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FAWCETT IS FIRM Proposed performing arts centre has to be downtown, says philanthropist behind latest push

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SHOOTINGS KILL TWO Investigators think incidents were gang-related, warn Kamloops residents they may be seeing more police on city streets

NEWS/A6 ‘IT’S KIND OF SILLY’ Unorthodox local rock duo takes pride in doing things a little bit different than the norm

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Investigators outside the Comfort Inn and Suites in Aberdeen on Wednesday, where 41-year-old Rex Gill was found shot to death. Another man, 31-year-old Cody Mathieu, was found killed Wednesday morning outside a Valleyview motel.

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Performing arts centre ‘has to be downtown,’ philanthropist says JESSICA WALLACE STAFF REPORTER jessica@kamloopsthisweek.com

Asked on the steps of city hall earlier this month whether North Kamloops had been considered for a new performing-arts centre proposal, Ron Fawcett said it’s “not downtown.”

“My wife and I, we travel quite a bit,” Fawcett told reporters after making his pitch for a $70-million facility at the corner of Seymour Street and Third Avenue to council. “We go to cities. These things are always downtown. It’s where people live.”

Included in the proposal, Fawcett offered the old Telus annex building next door, at an estimated donation of between $8 million and $10 million, for use by Kamloops Symphony Orchestra and Western Canada Theatre.

Fawcett said Kamloops has the “greatest scenario” coming downtown, with new construction and amenities. He added that tourists look for such facilities downtown,. That jives with what Rocky Mountaineer told council last year — that tourists want more out of downtown Kamloops.

“It has to be downtown, in my opinion,” Fawcett said.

At least one city councillor, however, has said the North Shore should be considered.

Coun. Dale Bass told KTW the city keeps “forgetting the North Shore.” She said the South Shore business community views downtown as its core, but North Kamloops businesses likely view the Tranquille corridor in the same way.

“We have to move past this horribly engrained attitude,” Bass said.

Meanwhile, North Shore Business Improvement Association executive director Jeremy Heighton said the association supports a PAC downtown.

“We support it, but we support it with the understanding that it is a hub of a larger arts and culture strategy for the whole city,” he said. “We might have smaller live music venues over here, but the hub is over there.”

Land style in North Kamloops does not lend well to a performing-arts centre, Heighton said, noting conversations he had with “a few people” about putting a PAC where the Henry Grube Education Centre is currently located, at 245 Kitchener Cres. beside Overlanders Bridge.

“The city had done some preliminary work on that a few years ago, but it turns out it’s an alluvial fan,” he said. “So you would have

Ron Fawcett’s ambitious plan for a performing arts centre in downtown Kamloops would change the look of Seymour Street. The philanthropist has pledged a donation worth up to $10 million to help the project succeed.

MORE INSIDE The Mayor’s Gala for the Arts took place on Saturday, and Mayor Ken Christian used some of his stage time to pitch attendees — many already steeped in the Kamloops arts scene — on the merits of Ron Fawcett’s recent proposal for a downtown performing arts centre /Page A15

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tion, which meant that it wasn’t feasible in that location.”

Heighton said a performing arts centre in Kamloops is overdue and called the proposal a “great idea.” He wonders, however, how the issue of downtown parking will be addressed.

Excluded from Fawcett’s proposal was a controversial parkade, which added significant costs to the previous PAC proposal that was ultimately quashed after a failed referendum to borrow funds for the project. The city is undertaking a study to better understand the parking needs downtown.

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Council Calendar January 29, 2019 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting 7:00 pm - Public Hearing Council Chambers, 7 Victoria Street West

FEBRUARY 7, 2019 The City would like to update residents on the 2019–2023 Five-year Financial Plan and introduce staff and community-driven supplemental items along with potential funding sources.

February 5, 2019 9:00 am - Council Budget Meeting 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting Council Chambers, 7 Victoria Street West

The public is invited to provide feedback to City Council and staff on supplemental items or provide ideas for future consideration.

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Kamloops Blazer Brodi Stuart joins a few of his teammates on Tuesday, stopping by Berwick on the Park for a game of doubles cribbage with residents Pat Ryan (second from right), Cam MacDonald and Urb Rolin. As a Blazers sponsor, Berwick residents will see more of their local hockey heroes, enjoying an upcoming breakfast visit and an evening of challenging the boys to a game of pool. The Blazers are in action on home ice this weekend, hosting the Spokane Chiefs on Friday and the Victoria Royals on Saturday before heading south to take on the Seattle Thunderbirds in Kent, Wash., on Sunday. For more on the team, turn to KTW’s sports section, which begins on A37.

Ranch owner appeals judge’s order opening access to lakes MERRITT HERALD

The owners of a Nicola Valley ranch aren’t giving up hope of controlling access to Minnie Lake and Stoney Lake just yet.

A decades-long dispute between the Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club and the Douglas Lake Cattle Company culminated in a ruling last month from B.C. Supreme Court Justice Joel Groves prohibiting the private landowners from restricting public access to lakes, but the ranch has filed an appeal to the ruling.

While it represents another hurdle, the appeal did not come

as a surprise to the club’s director, Rick McGowan.

“We kind of expected it,” he said, adding the decision could extend the case by another year.

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Two men shot to death, found outside city hotels Wednesday murders were gang-related, police believe MICHAEL POTESTIO

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Police say Kamloops residents can expect to see an increased police presence around the city following a pair of murders Wednesday believed to be related to organized crime.

Kamloops RCMP responded to the Super 8 motel in Valleyview at 6:50 a.m. for a report of a man on the ground in the parking lot. Officers found the man with apparent gunshot wounds and he was transported to Royal Inland Hospital.

Nearly two hours later, at about 8:25 a.m., police responded to a report that a man had been shot outside the Comfort Inn and Suites just off Rogers Way. He, too, was transported to hospital.

Police later confirmed both men — 31-year-old Cody Mathieu of Kamloops and 41-year-old Rex Gill of Penticton — had died. Mathieu was the man found in Valleyview, police said, while Gill was located outside the hotel in Aberdeen.

RCMP Insp. Steve McLeod told reporters it’s believed the shootings were targeted attacks related to organized crime. He also stressed that the investigation is in its early days.

Mathieu was previously known to police, McLeod said, but Gill was not. Investigators have

MICHAEL POTESTIO/KTW The Super 8 motel in Valleyview was one of two crime scenes at which victims with fatal gunshot wounds were discovered by police on Wednesday morning. Cody Mathieu, 31, was killed in the shooting.

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“Witnesses at the Comfort Inn described a white car that was in the area at the time of the shooting. Later yesterday afternoon a vehicle of similar description was found burning in Barnhartvale,” McLeod said.

“Within two hours, the Kamloops RCMP entered into two homicide investigations. All units within the detachment were fully engaged.”

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This week’s Mortgage Matters is brought to you by Steve Bucher DAVE EAGLES/KTW A Kamloops RCMP officer talks with an investigator from the BC Coroners Service outside the Comfort Inn and Suites in Aberdeen, where 41-year-old Rex Gill was found with fatal gunshot wounds on Wednesday morning.

Local police are being supported by investigators from other B.C. detachments, including the RCMP’s gang task force.

McLeod said more than 50 investigators are now “working around the clock” on these two homicides.

“Through our investigation we know that organized crime was behind this violence and we will be addressing it as such,” McLeod said.

McLeod said some officers will be investigating the homicides while others will be tasked with focusing on “disrupting any further violence in our community.”

“The community of Kamloops is going to see a noticeable increase in police presence as a result of these investigations,” McLeod said.

Sources with knowledge of the incidents told KTW the shootings are related to a turf war between local drug-trafficking criminal organizations, or potentially a riff within a gang.

When asked if police know whether the shootings are related to rival gangs or gang infighting, McLeod said police do not know.

“That’s why we front end loaded this file with significant resources to make those links to any organized crime activity going on either in the Kamloops area or the region,” McLeod said.

He said part of the investigation will be to determine if the shootings took place at the hotels or offsite, though investigators have said gunshots were heard outside the Aberdeen hotel.

Police are also trying to determine the number of suspects and whether the victims were residents of the hotels.

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GILLETTE AD CHALLENGES MEN Recently, Gillette changed its logo and put out a two-minute ad about “the best a man can be.”

Although the company has faced some backlash from viewers and consumers, its message seems simple. The company is working to change society’s view of boys and men, and explains the way boys are raised creates the men of tomorrow. It also seeks to change the way boys and men see the world.

With recent movements against sexual assault and longtime stereotypes of “boys will be boys,” Gillette is trying to change the way people think. The company’s objective is commendable.

With all the “sex sells” advertisements we have seen over many decades, people might be a little shocked to see an ad so poignant from Gillette.

The company is taking a stand, which is brave for a business of its size and status among men. It is teaching us, as a society, that men have to work harder.

Women have worked hard to get where they are. They worked for the right to vote, to have a say, for equal pay and so much more.

Women of today need help from men now, and into the future, to make a difference in our society.

This can only be done together. We need each other to change the way the world thinks. Even something as simple as showing that it isn’t acceptable to cat-call, touch or demean women in any way is starting the change.

So far, there hasn’t been a company that has sent out such an important message to the world. Maybe it will inspire some people to make a change in the way they act each day.

Maybe Gillette can work on its products for women next. No more, “I’m your Venus, I’m your fire, your desire.” They could change the slogan to be more empowering and uplifting for women, rather than implying they are objects of desire.

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Youth: get involved

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outh Kamloops secondary students are excited about a performing-arts centre because it could mean more music.

Kids love the farmers’ market and envision growth via a public market.

Secwepemc language classes could be taught at a joint Tk’emlups te Secwepemc and City of Kamloops cultural centre.

This is a sample of feedback on city issues from junior council members. The city committee, born of an idea by late city councillor Marg Spina, teaches youth first-hand municipal politics and collects their take on city topics.

That youth voice, however, is rarely heard come decision time.

After a year of covering city hall, I have noticed a lack of youth representation, from school-aged kids to 30-somethings, in council chambers.

They don’t show up at meetings, they don’t write letters and they don’t engage in the debate.

This, despite more youth sticking around the city and big ideas — ones that could impact them for years — emerging to improve livability, which has historically driven youngsters down the Coquihalla to the Lower Mainland.

Graduating high school students pondering whether to stay in Kamloops have also been known to leave for Alberta money, East Coast schools and overseas adventures.

The youth brain drain, however, is slowing. Oil prices have led to fewer high-paying jobs in Wild Rose Country, housing prices have crushed big-city dreams and Thompson Rivers University growth has increased

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opportunity to stay home and go to school.

As more young people call Kamloops home, livability — those nice-to-haves that make someone want to live and stay in a community — has also taken centre stage.

Boasting the great outdoors and pristine sports fields for as far as the eye can see, Kamloops, at least in the eyes of young people, has historically lacked diversity among nightlife, restaurants and entertainment.

That appears to be changing.

Street festivals, eclectic eateries and brewpubs are flourishing.

Significant projects are taking shape: a performing-arts centre, outdoor skating rink, public market, cultural centre, pedestrian plazas, technology centre, something — disc golf? Nature park?

Both? — new at McArthur Island.

While mention of such projects is enough to elicit enthusiasm from youngsters, a survey conducted by the Kamloops Public Market Co-operative suggests a demographic divide.

The survey found older residents were more likely to oppose building a public market in a parking lot at Riverside Park,

while younger residents were more likely to be in favour. The older the age group, in fact, the less support. (The eldest group was 76 per cent against, while those ages 18 to 34 were 67 per cent in favour.)

This could be for a number of reasons, including proximity of the proposed location to Heritage House.

One explanation is fixedincome seniors won’t benefit long-term from costly infrastructure.

This can be said for project after project and puts decisionmakers in a tricky position.

It can be politically unpopular to support investments that may not come to fruition until after a council term.

Older people also tend to vote more. It’s an uphill battle, made steeper without young people standing up and advocating for the city they want.

Finger pointers will argue some young people do not pay property taxes and therefore should not have a say in how that money is spent.

One junior council member provided a different perspective: “A city’s prosperity depends on the number of people who are willing to live and spend money and contribute to the community. The people who do that are the youth, the people who are deciding whether they want to live somewhere else or live here.”

Youth are, in fact, the taxpayers of tomorrow.

When these projects come to council, will they make their voices heard?

Jessica Wallace covers City Hall for Kamloops This Week. jessica@kamloopsthisweek.com

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JOINT PROJECT IDEA: CITY HALL, BCLC, PAC ,PARKADE Editor: This is regarding the need for a new City Hall building, BCLC building, performing-arts centre and parkade.

It seems that the City of Kamloops and BCLC own the whole block upon which they are both currently located, so why not do a joint development?

The joint development could include office space for City Hall, BCLC, a PAC and parkade.

This proposed development would anchor the west side of the city, spreading commercial development from West Victoria Street right through to the current commercial development.

This would take parking pressure off Third Avenue area, as there will be times when there will be concerts or

theatre events at the PAC and Blazers’ games, (or other events at Sandman Centre) and the downtown core will be inundated with traffic.

If this warrants further

review, the City’s transportation study should be postponed or include this development in its planning.

There isn’t enough parking downtown for both Sandman

Centre and PAC events, so public transit will need to be expanded to accomodate events at these two facilities.

Once City Hall has moved then 105 Seymour St. can be sold for development or another parkade if needed.

With the BCLC being a Crown Corporation, I’m sure our provincial government will want to fund a joint initiative like this.

Our federal and provincial governments usually have grants for PAC developments such as this.

The City fund it via longterm borrowing and has reserve funds (transportation and lands) that can also be used.

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They had nine children.

We were call D.P.s.

[Displaced Persons Act of 1948, authorized for a limited period of time the admission into the U.S. and Canada of 200,000 certain European displaced persons for permanent residence at the end of the Second World War.] We were poor at that time and didn’t know anything different.

Our parents, with their children and grandchildren, have produced: teachers, engineers, accountants, university presi-

dent, an international franchise management company, an optometrist, a naturopath doctor, successful business owners, etc.

Three years ago, our son married a school teacher — a U.S. citizen, with a bachelor’s degree.

She is not allowed to immigrate to Canada, due to Canadian immigration tardiness.

Carry on Canada and Mr. Trudeau.

Janos Nemyoh Son of a Hungarian D.P.

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Editor: This sign is a perfect example of what we don’t need in Riverside Park.

The big black structure obstructs the view and is a waste of taxpayers’ money.

Teresa Lomax Kamloops

TALK BACK Q&A: kamloopsthisweek.com We asked:

Results:

Do you support the performing arts centre proposal pitched to city council earlier this month?

Yes: 48% 378 votes No: 41% 323 votes Not sure: 11% 88 votes 789 VOTES

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11% 41% NO

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RE: STORY: POLICE ON SCENE AT TWO LOCATIONS; HOSPITAL ON RESTRICTED ACCESS: “Kamloops is becoming the new Surrey and Abbotsford.”

— posted by Clarkette “A definite sign of the times, big-city crime moving to smaller communities.

“Why is anybody surprised?”

— posted by Ken Sailer “As long as Kamloops is a welcome home to drug users, those who sell them will be fighting over the city.

“Shootings are getting worse, not better.”

— posted by Jon

RE: STORY: CONSIDER NORTH SHORE FOR ARTS CENTRE, SAYS COUNCILLOR:

IMMIGRATION A BENEFIT TO OUR SOCIETY

Editor: Oh, Canada?

Our federal government recently gave $275 million to refugees.

Recently, it contributed another $22 million for their support.

My parents immigrated to Canada from a Nazi-occupied country before the Second World War. They had no assistance, but managed on their own to come to Canada and survived by hard work and sacrifice.

A selection of comments on KTW stories, culled online

How significant will the impact to downtown Kamloops be after BCLC opted to scrap its planned headquarters redevelopment?

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“If you put it on the North Shore, nobody will go.

“But if you put it downtown you’re sure to have a show.

“How’d you get a headline, you don’t have a business case?

“You might be a councillor, but you’re all about that bass.”

— posted by Jack Jones

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Business owners in the downtown are taking preventative measures after Mounties responded to three robberies in the area in 11 days — all under similar circumstances.

The first two occurred at Movie Mart on St. Paul Street on Jan. 9 and Jan. 19, and the latest was at Whispers adult store on Seymour Street this past Sunday.

Each holdup involved a knife-wielding masked bandit demanding money from the cash register.

Ronan McGrath, co-owner of Barnacle Records, near the corner of Third Avenue and Seymour Street, said due to the recent rash of robberies he has decided to only conduct debit and credit transactions for the foreseeable future.

“I think that lots of small businesses would probably find that to be a really effective lossprevention measure in these kinds of open-the-till robberies,” McGrath said.

He said debit and credit represents most of the transactions and he typically keeps no more than $50 in the cash register.

McGrath, who owns the store with his wife, said they had already discussed the fact they would simply comply with a potential burglar before this recent string of crimes.

“Is it worth injuring a potential robber for the 50 bucks it

would save me? I don’t think so,” McGrath said. “Seems like a pretty short-change deal for them [the burglar] to knock over something for that amount.”

The robberies have spurred Brian Field, who owns Newell Flower Shop between Movie Mart and Whispers, to reduce the amount of cash kept on the premises.

“Until things have settled down and/or the individual’s been apprehended, we’ve taken a bit of a different approach to how we handle our cash,” Field said, noting he also told his staff to be observant and co-operative if a robber enters the store.

Karan Joshi, manager at Visions Electronic, located across the street from Whispers, has also had that conversation with his staff in response to the recent robberies.

“These things happen. You can’t really do a whole lot to avoid them. If you’re in that situation just stay calm and give them what they want,” Joshi said.

“You can’t really fight them … my staff’s safety is the number one thing for me.”

Field’s family has owned the flower shop in the downtown since 1938 when his grandparents founded it.

Field — a longtime business owner given his grandparents opened the flower shop in 1938 — said that while it’s always concerning to hear about, crimes “seem to come and go.”

“Even with the two shootings

that took place yesterday — it’s not the first time we’ve had somebody shot in the city, but it’s not an everyday occurrence,” he said.

Police are still investigating the robberies and have not said if they are related, nor have any suspects been identified.

RCMP Cpl. Jodi Shelkie said business owners should always contemplate the possibility that a robbery may happen and do what they can to prevent it.

Suggestions include keeping a small amount of cash on site and storing it in a safe, making the store’s interior easily visible by not oversaturating the windows with posters and refusing to take high denomination bills.

Owners should also review what to do in the event of a robbery with employees.

“That would be to remain calm, co-operate with the robber, do what they ask to keep themselves safe and when the robber has left to be the best witness they can be for the police,” Shelkie said.

Providing as much detail as possible about the suspect is key and witnesses should take note of everything from the person’s appearance to the type of clothing they have on and even the sound of their voice, Shelkie told KTW. She said after a robber leaves, employees should lock the door behind them to prevent anyone from disturbing the crime scene.

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL NOTICE FOR 2019 Membership Renewals will take place from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Sunday, Jan. 27 & Sunday, Feb. 3 Notice is hereby given to the members of Sikh Cultural Society to renew their membership or apply for new membership. All application forms can be obtained from 700 Cambridge Crescent, Kamloops, BC V2B 5B6 during the above times. All completed applications must be returned before the deadline. Valid ID required.

President Jarnail Singh Gill Times can be extended without notice

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It will likely be a month before the first floor of the Open Learning building at Thompson Rivers University can reopen after a burst pipe flooded the ground level nearly two weeks ago.

“Access to the first floor remains restricted due to ongoing restoration work, which has involved removal of flooring, furniture and any drywall that was exposed to water,” TRU communications manager Darshan

Lindsay told KTW. Lindsay said it will be three to four weeks before the renovations are completed and the first floor can be reopened.

The estimated cost of the water damage is not available at this time, she said.

A meeting room, IT Services and a staff lounge are all located on the first floor.

The IT Services server room, which is on the first floor, did not sustain damage, Lindsay said.

IT Services, however, has been temporarily relocated on campus. Front counter assis-

tance for IT services will be located in room 1320 in Old Main.

The flooding began at about noon on Jan. 11.

Water could be seen rushing down the front steps outside the building at the time and a hydrovac truck could be seen in use at the west side of the building as traffic was guided through the area.

The flooding was caused by a malfunctioning pressure-reducing valve that led to excess water pressure.

Lindsay said the pipe has since been repaired.

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NOTICE OF DISPOSITION Pursuant to Sections 26(3) and 94 of the Community Charter, S.B.C. 2003, Ch. 26, the City of Kamloops (the “City”) proposes to lease to the Provincial Rental Housing Corporation (the “Tenant”) the parcels located at 777, 779, 785, 805, 807, and 809 Mission Flats Road (the “Property”), legally described as: PIDs: 009-708-898, 005-663-083, 010-712-755, 009-903-437, 008-404-798, 010-712-674 Legal Descriptions: Lot 1, District Lot F, Group 2, Kamloops (Formerly Lytton) Division Yale District, Plan 9346; Lot A, District Lot F, Group 2, Kamloops (Formerly Lytton) Division Yale, District Plan 7482, Except Plan H17480; Lot 4, District Lot F, Group 2, Kamloops (Formerly Lytton) Division Yale District, Plan 3838; Lot 1, District Lot F, Group 2, Kamloops (Formerly Lytton) Division Yale District, Plan 7921, Except Plans 17372 and H17480; Lot A, District Lot F, Group 2, Kamloops Division Yale District, Plan 17372; Lot 1, District Lot F, Group 2, Kamloops (Formerly Lytton) Division Yale District, Plan 3838.

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Task force formed to look at growth along Tranquille JESSICA WALLACE STAFF REPORTER jessica@kamloopsthisweek.com

A new task force will address short-term projects along the Tranquille corridor.

North Shore Business Improvement Association executive director Jeremy Heighton said 10 community leaders with stakes in the area will hold its first meeting this week and act as an advisory group to the association.

“The intent there is that the group will really sort of help us take on and execute specific projects for the Tranquille corridor, which is our gateway to the North Shore,” Heighton said.

The group includes Arpa Investments partner Joshua Knaak, who has significant investment and plans for redevelopment along Tranquille Road.

Other representation will include Red Beard owner and Brewloops co-founder Mitchell Forgie and the United Way, which is planning to move to the area in the spring.

“The goal is to engage people who are good at executing,” Heighton said. “People who are good at doing.”

Heighton said plans for the area include a “funky arts and culture” vibe that has been likened in the past to Vancouver’s Commercial Drive, but the task force will help tackle what that means from park space to lighting and other initiatives.

The group is expected to meet monthly, depending on the schedules of those involved.

In addition to the new task force, NSBIA is undertaking a community planning process that will ultimately contribute to the city’s new North Shore Community Plan. Heighton is looking to hear from the business community and surrounding neighbourhoods on what is desired for the area.

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KTW FILE PHOTO A task force is looking into short-term projects along the Tranquille corridor.

NSBIA president Jeremy Heighton said the vision for the area is that of a “funky arts and culture” vibe.

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Feb. 28 to March 21.

“We want to actually feed some ideas into the city prior to that process,” Heighton said.

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Police had the parking lot of the Super 8 and the adjacent portion of Frontage Road cordoned off Wednesday morning.

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Asked if any hotel rooms were searched at the Super 8 or Comfort Inn, McLeod only specified that police are still

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Junior council is a city committee filled with students representing their respective high schools in Kamloops. The committee began one year ago and was the brainchild of the late city councillor Marg Spina, who wished to engage youth in the local democratic process.

The junior council voted unanimously on Monday to include private schools in junior council. St. Ann’s Academy and Kamloops Christian School will now be invited to provide a student representative.

NorKam secondary student Matthew Ciardullo, however, questioned whether the schools want to take part. He noted Kamloops School of the Arts, for example, had failed to put forward a student representative, which was apparently because no teacher from that school came forward to sponsor the program.

Junior council heard teachers are constrained time-wise and are not paid to sponsor the program, which could include facilitating a student election.

That insight, however, did not sit well with Kamloops city councillor Dale Bass, who attended Monday’s meeting representing city council and immediately got on her phone to contact the school’s principal.

“Not everybody at the KSA wants to be a guitar player,” Bass said.

Bass said a St. Ann’s Academy teacher has contacted her, eager to bring the program to that school. She expects KCS would follow.

Junior council not only engages youth, but also acts as a resource to council on issues affecting local youngsters.

On Monday, the committee heard from the city’s external relations manager, Tammy Robertson, and sustainability program co-ordinator Josephine Howitt.

The students learned about the city’s airshed management plan and were given a history lesson on Tk’emlups te Secwepemc, including recent relationship building between the band and the city.

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The emergency department at Ashcroft Hospital and Community Health Centre will be closed from midnight on Jan. 27 until 8 a.m. on Jan. 28.

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Mayor Ken Christian made a performing arts centre pitch to arts supporters at the Mayor’s Gala for the Arts over the weekend.

With Ron and Rae Fawcett and most of council also in the room on Saturday night, Christian called the proposal an “absolutely fabulous concept” — one that could fit within a larger arts and culture initiative.

“When we did the Tournament Capital initiative, it wasn’t just about building the TCC,” he said.

“It was about an initiative, where we would take Kamloops and support sports. Support sport tourism.”

Such an initiative, he said, could include support for arts education like KISSM, repurposing Pavillon Theatre, renegotiating the Sagebrush Theatre agreement and supporting secondary and post-secondary education, support for the Stuart Wood cultural centre, as well as building a performing arts centre.

“I think that we need to put that kind of a concept out and we obviously have some work to do with that in terms of putting all of the pieces together about a full and well-rounded and comprehensive support for the arts,” Christian said.

Christian said investments in the arts not only improves a community, but also makes economic sense. He said that is evidenced by Arpa Investments, which has pledged significant investment on Tranquille Road to redevelop the area into what the NSBIA hopes will become the city’s Commercial Drive.

“They sold that in Charlottetown and we can sell that in Kamloops,” Christian said. “So let’s do it.”

Councillors Bill Sarai, Sadie Hunter, Kathy Sinclair, Dale Bass and Arjun Singh were also on hand.

Ron Fawcett made a presentation to council earlier this month, pitching a $70 million arts centre downtown at the corner of Seymour Street and Fourth Avenue. He offered plans for an updated centre, as well as the Telus annex building, at an estimated $8 million to $10 million donation.

Council direction related to the proposal has not yet been made clear.

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Thompson Rivers University trades students were part of a group honoured recently in Kelowna for its training house project.

Formerly known as the Tommie Awards, the Okanagan Housing Awards of Excellence acknowledge the best in design, development, construction and marketing of residential projects.

TRU and the Canadian Home Builders Association Central Interior took home a gold award for its training house, which sees trades students put their skills to work in a practical environment while building the Kamloops Y Dream Home, a major annual fundraiser for the organization.

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Funding for new beds at shelter mean fewer nights in cold Mustard Seed operating like emergency shelter most cold-weather nights, manager says MICHAEL POTESTIO

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New beds set up at the Mustard Seed New Life Community Mission are now available to drop-in visitors from Kamloops’ homeless population in need of a warm place to stay on a cold winter’s night.

The province provided funding to offer 30 mats seven days a week to pre-approved clients, but not all have shown up. The mission is now operating the space like a cold weather shelter, Mustard Seed managing director Diane Down told KTW. “If we have empty beds and folks say, ‘Can I stay?’ the answer is yes,” Down said.

She said some of the preapproved clients have moved while others have found other housing since being vetted.

Dubbed the winter refuge, the shelter located in the chapel room of the West Victoria Street outreach centre, opened on Jan. 8 and has been housing about 18 to 20

people a night, Down said.

Breakfast and storage totes are also available at the shelter, which will remain open every night until March 31.

Down said she’s thrilled to be able to offer another shelter option in the city.

“Out of The Cold does a great job.

They have been overbooked and so this has relieved some of the pressure on other agencies in town,” Down said.

BC Housing supplied $90,000 to cover the cost of the mats, paid staff and a new shower facility — a major addition to the facility as a whole as it will give everyone who accesses the building a place to clean up.

“There hasn’t been a vacancy at Emerald House in years, so now it can operate like an emergency shelter as it was intended,” said Down.

Down noted the mild winter temperatures as a reason the beds have not been at capacity since launching.

Down said the winter refuge shelter is still in need of donations of twin blankets and towels.

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Thermal energy cameras at library to provide glimpse at heat

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Beginning next week, Kamloops and Thompson Nicola Regional District residents will be able to borrow from a public library thermal imaging cameras that can determine how well a home is insulated and sealed.

The so-called See the Heat program will make available five such kits free to residents with a library card. The program will kick off with a camera demonstration at the downtown Kamloops library branch, located at 465 Victoria St., on Monday.

Residents can subsequently put kits on hold from any TNRD branch, by phone or online.

“One of our goals at the city is to basically help the community and work with the community to minimize our collective contributions to climate change,” City of Kamloops community energy specialist Derek de Candole said. “One of the ways we can do that is in our homes.”

While it is impossible to know how much leakages contribute to the city’s greenhouse gas emissions, he said, buildings contribute overall about 30 per cent.

De Candole said reducing natural gas use with better sealed buildings can make an impact.

The kits include the thermal imaging camera, which plugs into a smartphone and requires downloading of an app, as well as a bag of energy retrofit draft proofing supplies, such as weather stripping, donated by Fortis BC. “They can do a pre-photo of a house, rec room or something like that. Then, they can make an improvement and do an after shot,” TNRD manager of community libraries and engagement Melissa Lowenberg said.

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The program will run indefinitely and demand for the kits is expected.

Lowenberg said the kits will be lent for a maximum of seven days in order to reduce wait times.

“It’s one of those things we hope for long-term continued success,” she said.

The program launch will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, including hands-on camera demonstrations by library staff. For more information, go online to kamloops.ca/seetheheat or efficiencybc.ca.

To put your name on a waitlist to borrow a thermal imaging camera, go online to tnrl.ca/seetheheat.

De Candole added that the cameras are easy to use — and also fun.

Point the camera at different areas of a home to identify how well a home is insulated or sealed, or shoot thermal images of man’s best friend.

“With these thermal energy cameras, you can actually see that thermal energy loss,” he said, describing it as “fascinating.”

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LOCAL NEWS

City to hike some user fees Move in response to uptick in freedom-of-information requests KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

City hall approved new service fees and fee increases, which will impact lawyers and insurance companies, among others.

Included in the changes, which were unanimously approved by city council last Tuesday, is a new $150 charge for fire investigation reports.

City of Kamloops corporate services director Kathy Humphrey said the new fees are intended to recover costs associated with staff work. She said more than half of the city’s FOI requests are related

to KFR incident and accident reports, which can be time consuming for city staff and restrictive due to legislative requirements.

“We’ve seen that it’s primarily commercial entities,” Humphrey said. “So, lawyers, insurance companies and those sorts of groups asking for these types of reports.

It isn’t sort of Joe Public coming in asking for them and it’s generally in relation to some claim of some sort, related to whatever the incident is.”

Humphrey said with the amount of FOI requests coming in, the city can’t keep up.

Humphrey added many fees have not been updated since 2011.

Other new fees include court ordered disclosure for all departments at a cost of $85 and motor vehicle accident reports, which were previously free, at a cost of $40.

Expect to pay an extra $5 for police records checks, though applications for pardons are now free. Council unanimously supported the new fees and fee increases. Coun. Arjun Singh was absent, due to obligations as president of the Union of BC Municipalities.

Crime Stoppers unveils mascot KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

Kamloops and District Crime Stoppers is introducing the community to its new mascot, whose name celebrates the incognito aspect of their services.

The local branch has unveiled Anonymoose — a personified moose that will help build aware-

ness and educate the public.

“We are very excited to introduce him into our program and become more involved in community events,” board member Erin MacKenzie said.

Crime Stoppers offers the public the ability to report crimes and give tips anonymously by phone or online, refraining from using

caller ID or record phone calls and encrypting all texts and online tips in order to maintain a tiptser’s anonymity.

Rewards of up to $2,000 are offered for information leading to an arrest.

Since its inception in 1984, Kamloops Crime Stoppers has received more than 21,300 calls.

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Ministry will look at stretch of Yellowhead KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

The Ministry of Transportation will review Highway 5 following concerns raised by Thompson Nicola Regional District officials.

Last week, the regional district voted to request from the ministry a review of that highway north of Kamloops, about seven kilometres north of Vavenby to Valemount, following concern from directors over safety and impacts on the North Thompson river, from which residents draw their water.

In an email statement, the ministry told KTW it has studied the roadway in the past and the locations were not identified as concern.

“However, given the recent incidents, we will be reviewing these sites in more detail,” the statement reads.

The ministry said maintenance is consistent with other jurisdictions across North America and it holds contractors responsible for such services.

“The ministry monitors and audits the maintenance contrac-

tor regularly to ensure they are meeting the ministry’s strict specifications and we work with them to quickly resolve any issues that arise,” the statement said.

As for two recent accidents on Highway 5, the ministry said they were unrelated and police continue to investigate.

“At the time of the most recent incident north of Avola, the area was experiencing a significant winter storm that brought 100 centimetres of snow as well as freezing rain,” the statement said.

“In response to this storm, highway maintenance crews and ministry staff were out clearing and monitoring.”

Twice in recent weeks, residents in the area have been placed on water advisories following truck crashes near the North Thompson River.

On Dec. 30, a truck left the highway and spilled 350 litres of diesel into the river. Residents were given the all clear on Jan. 4.

The following day, another crash resulted in a similar advisory which was later lifted.

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City wants $3M to address homelessness Council votes to seek federal grant funding JESSICA WALLACE STAFF REPORTER jessica@kamloopsthisweek.com

KTW FILE PHOTO City council is seeking $3 million in federal funding to help address chronic homelessness — those who have been living on the streets for six months or longer.

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City hall will work toward addressing chronic homelessness, as it applies for about $3 million in federal funding.

Chronic homeless people are those who have been on the streets for six months or longer. Kamloops has about 108 such individuals, according to the most recent count.

“That is a very hard file to solve,” Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian said.

“In particular, there are some individuals that don’t want to avail themselves to the housing solutions that we’re putting forward. There are root causes there and we have to unravel those.”

Council voted last week to apply for the funds and continue distributing money to community programs, as the federal government renews a multi-billion-dollar strategy to address homelessness across the country.

The anticipated funding would come over the next five years, up from $2.3 million under the previous five-year Homelessness Partnering Strategy.

A rebrand comes into effect as of April 1 to Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy, a $2.2-billion investment Canada-wide that

includes the goal of reducing chronic homelessness by 50 per cent by 2028.

Coun. Dieter Dudy said the city has been working since 1999 to address homelessness, an issue that has yet to be solved.

“It doesn’t seem to be going away,” Dudy said. “The monies that we are using, what can we do to go beyond that to make some headway?”

City of Kamloops social and community development supervisor Natalie Serl called homelessness a “systemic issue” not unique to Kamloops.

“One of the things we can really look forward to for 2019 is the fact that there is a new national housing strategy that we’ve not seen before,” Serl said.

“The federal government has put in a lot of effort into redesigning a program that will actually provide us with the data collection and being able to make informed decisions based on the evidence.”

The city has since 2012 been the community entity for such federal funds, which are mostly redistributed to community programs. Serl said the city’s role is “not typical.”

Throughout B.C., foundations such as the United Way act in such capacity.

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PROVINCIAL NEWS

Horgan Pedestrian, 53, dies in hospital after east Vancouver hit-and-run weighs in on drama in Victoria VANCOUVER — A 53-year-old woman has died in a Vancouver hospital after being struck by an SUV

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VICTORIA — B.C. Premier John Horgan is putting pressure on the Opposition Liberals to explain allegations made by the Speaker of “flagrant overspending’’ by two top legislature officials dating back to when the party was in power.

Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson called for all political parties to work together today to clean up the allegations of abuse contained in the Speaker’s report released this week by the legislative assembly management committee.

But Horgan said the Liberals first need to answer how sergeantat-arms Gary Lenz and clerk Craig James were allegedly allowed to overspend on trips, purchase personal items at taxpayers’ expense, and misappropriate alcohol and equipment.

The NDP premier said Speaker Darryl Plecas discovered alleged abuses dating back to 2012, five years before the Liberals lost power.

Lenz and James were placed on administrative leave in November during an ongoing police investigation.

Both men deny any wrongdoing and say the allegations will be proven untrue.

The NDP and Green party have called on former Liberal Speaker Linda Reid to account for the allegations during her time in the role.

Reid has not been available for comment, but in a statement issued Wednesday she said she will co-operate with any investigations.

Allegations in Plecas’ 76-page report include lavish overseas trips on the taxpayers’ dime, expensive personal items disguised as legislature expenses and a wood-splitter, allegedly paid for with public funds but delivered to James’ home.

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VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s attorney general says he is hoping a federal election campaign won’t get in the way of Ottawa fully co-operating with the province to deal with serious allegations of money laundering related to billions of dollars in transactions involving drugs, real estate and luxury vehicles.

David Eby said he was more confident after meeting with Organized Crime Minister Bill Blair on Tuesday after he failed to get any action when he brought the problem to the attention of other federal cabinet ministers as well as raising it at meetings with his provincial and territorial counterparts.

“I’m increasingly hopeful that we will now see some traction on this,’’ Eby told a news conference with Blair after the two met to discuss British Columbia’s concerns.

Eby has said he was shocked

the RCMP did not provide any information on the extent of money laundering in B.C., but he did forward information to a Paris-based group that produced an international report that says $1 billion a year is funnelled through the province’s casinos.

Blair said he wants to assure Canadians the federal government will deal with the issue more effectively.

“There’s information that, clearly, both of our governments need and we need to share and we need to work on together,’’ he said, adding he has spoken with Peter German, a former Mountie who is conducting a second review of money laundering in B.C. Eby said in the last 24 hours, the RCMP had advised German he would get the information he needs for his review, which is due in March, but he would wait to see what happens.

He said both he and German also want information the RCMP passed on to the Financial

Action Task Force, a body of G7 countries fighting money laundering, terrorist financing and threats to the international system.

The report issued last July says money was being laundered in British Columbia through an underground banking network and part of its illegal activities involve money from illicit drugs as well as illegal gambling and extortion to supply cash to Chinese gamblers in Canada.

Eby said despite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s mandate last year for Blair to take action on money laundering, it’s just a first step toward what the federal government must do.

“There is still insufficient capacity to investigate, detect and prosecute these things,’’ he said.

“There’s still challenges around policy and law and minister Blair has committed to us that he will receive our suggestions to him for improvement.”

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DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Application No. FLNRORD PMP Southern Interior 2019-24 Applicant: Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, Range Branch 441 Columbia St, Kamloops, B.C., V2C 2T3

Agent: Drinkwater Environmental Services Telephone: 604 302-2317 Email: invasive.plants@gov.bc.ca

The purpose of the proposed multi-agency Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to manage invasive alien plants and/or noxious weeds on provincial Crown land in the southern interior of B.C. The PMP applies to areas located within the Thompson Nicola, Cariboo, Central Coast, Squamish Lillooet, Columbia Shuswap, North Okanagan, Central Okanagan, Okanagan Similkameen, Kootenay Boundary, Central Kootenay, and East Kootenay Regional Districts. This includes areas located within the vicinity of the communities of Bella Coola, Alexis Creek, Quesnel, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, Lillooet, Clinton, Cache Creek, Blue River, Clearwater, Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Revelstoke, Golden, Merritt, Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton, Oliver, Osoyoos, Princeton, Grand Forks, Castlegar, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Trail, Salmo, Creston, Cranbrook, Invermere, Fernie, and Sparwood.

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Herbicides will be applied using selective application methods such as: wick/wipe-on, injection, vehicle mounted sprayers, and backpack or handheld sprayers.

The proposed duration of the PMP is from May 1, 2019 to April 30, 2024 A draft copy of the proposed PMP and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined in detail at: Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, 441 Columbia Street, Kamloops, B.C., V2C 2T3, online at www.for.gov.bc.ca/hra/Plants/pmp.htm, or by contacting the Agent listed above.

A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant (c/o Drinkwater Environmental Services, Agent, listed above) within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

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NATIONAL NEWS

Ottawa strikes $40M deal PM continues with Huawei rival Nokia election-style FEDERAL POLITICS

Swedish firm will help build Canada’s 5G network ANDY BLATCHFORD

CANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA — The federal government will announce up to $40 million for Finnish telecom giant Nokia on Thursday to conduct research on 5G wireless technology in Canada.

The funding comes as Ottawa is in the middle of a comprehensive nationalsecurity review of the potential involvement of Nokia’s Chinese rival, Huawei, in Canada’s eventual fifth generation mobile network.

Ottawa is also locked in a diplomatic dispute with Beijing following Canada’s Dec. 1 arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou at the request of the United States.

Huawei, Nokia and Sweden’s Ericsson are among the top contenders to help Canada’s telecom companies, including BCE and Telus, build the country’s 5G mobile networks.

Three of Canada’s partners in the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing group — the United States, Australia and New Zealand — have banned the use of Huawei products in 5G network development based

on fears the company could spy on behalf of China.

Federal Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains, who along with Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale is responsible for overseeing the 5G security review, has said the analysis is not just about Huawei and is designed to assess how best to protect Canadians.

Bains finalized the Nokia deal Thursday in Davos, Switzerland, where he’s participating in the World Economic Forum.

Canada’s ongoing scrutiny of Huawei has created concerns within the Chinese government. Lu Shaye, China’s envoy to Ottawa, warned Canada last week of possible repercussions if the government ultimately decides to bar Huawei from building the country’s 5G networks.

A Chinese foreign-ministry spokeswoman later tried to play down Lu’s remarks, by saying the ambassador didn’t mean that China intended to interfere in Ottawa’s decision-making process.

Hua Chunying also told journalists in Beijing on Monday that losses would be inevitable since Huawei is a leading supplier of 5G technology.

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QUISPAMSIS, N.B. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised no new money for the troubled 2021 Francophonie Games on Thursday as he spent a second day in New Brunswick.

In a stop at the Origins Natural Learning Childcare Centre in Quispamsis, Trudeau said that Ottawa would only match provincial spending dollar-fordollar.

Last month, New Brunswick’s new Tory government announced the Games could prove too expensive for the province, as cost estimates ballooned to $130 million from the original bid of $17 million.

Premier Blaine Higgs has said the province will stick with its original commitment to spend $10 million on the Games and insisted his government won’t spend another penny.

The original bid would have seen the provincial and federal governments paying up to $10 million each, with the two host municipalities, Moncton and Dieppe, paying $750,000 each.

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WORLD NEWS

Top Venezuela military brass to back Maduro amid unrest SCOTT SMITH, CHRISTINE ARMARIO

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CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s top military brass pledged their unwavering support for embattled President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday, delivering vows of loyalty before rows of green-uniformed officers on state television.

A half-dozen generals belonging largely to district commands and with direct control over thousands of troops joined Maduro in accusing the United States of meddling in Venezuela’s affairs and said they would uphold the socialist leader’s rule.

Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez, a key Maduro ally, later delivered his own proclamation, dismissing efforts to install a “de-facto parallel government’’ as tantamount to a coup.

“It’s not a war between Venezuelans that will solve our problems,’’ he said. “It’s dialogue.’’

Venezuelans are heading into uncharted political waters after the young leader of a newly united

opposition claimed Wednesday to hold the presidency and Maduro dug in for a fight with the Trump administration. All eyes have been on the military, a traditional arbiter of political disputes in Venezuela, as a critical indicator of whether the opposition will succeed in establishing a new government.

Life in the capital, Caracas, appeared to be returning to normal Thursday after mass anti-government demonstrations a day earlier that left at least a dozen dead in the escalating conflict with Maduro, who has been increasingly accused of undemocratic behaviour by the United States and many other nations in the region. Stores in some areas were reopening but remained shuttered in others.

Juan Guaido, the 35-year-old leader of the opposition-controlled National Assembly, turned up the heat by declaring himself interim president on Wednesday before a mass of demonstrators in Caracas.

He said it was the only way to

end the Maduro “dictatorship’’ in Venezuela, which has seen millions flee in recent years to escape sky-high inflation and food shortages.

“We know that this will have consequences,’’ Guaido shouted to the cheering crowd before slipping away to an unknown location amid speculation that he would soon be arrested. His whereabouts remained cloaked in secrecy on Thursday.

Guaido has said he needs the backing of three critical groups: The people, the international community and the military.

While Wednesday’s protest drew tens of thousands to the streets and more than a dozen nations in the region are pledging support, the military’s backing is far from certain.

Though many rank-and-file troops suffer the same hardships as countless other Venezuelans when it comes to meeting basic needs like feeding their families, Maduro has worked to cement their support with bonuses and other special benefits.

UNITED STATES

Senate committee subpoenas Cohen ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON — A Senate committee has subpoenaed President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Michael Cohen, a day after Cohen postponed his public testimony to a House committee.

Word of the subpoena from the Senate Intelligence Committee comes from one of Cohen’s lawyers, Lanny Davis.

Davis’ statement doesn’t say whether Cohen will comply with the subpoena.

That committee generally has

held its Russia-related hearings in private.

Cohen delayed his Feb. 7 appearance before the House Oversight and Reform Committee on the advice of his defence team because Cohen is still co-operating in special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation.

Davis also said Cohen has received threats against his family.

Cohen has pleaded guilty to lying to Congress about a Trump business proposal in Moscow.

He’s set to begin a three-year prison sentence in March.

Congo’s new president completes first peaceful transfer of power ASSOCIATED PRESS

KINSHASA, Congo — Congo’s new President Felix Tshisekedi made news as soon as he was sworn into office on Thursday by announcing he would release all political prisoners and by praising his father,

the late opposition icon Etienne, calling him “president’’ to cheers from the crowd.

The 55-year-old Tshisekedi’s inauguration marked the Central African nation’s first peaceful transfer of power since independence nearly 60 years ago.

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Moreover, it seems as if everyone has advice for you.

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Consider these three words instead: back to basics. The best investment strategy is one that’s focused on the long term, on tried and true strategies that have stood the test of time.

fluctuations. And if you still want to invest in the latest and greatest growth opportunity, consider setting up a “core and explore” portfolio.

This means the bulk of your portfolio (the “core”) is designed to meet your goals and overall risk tolerance, while a small portion of your portfolio can be used to explore riskier, more speculative investments.

The best course of action? Speak with your advisor. He or she can help you cut through the market noise to determine the best investment strategy to help you meet your goals.

APPROACH WITH CAUTION

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The sooner you start, the more time your investments have to grow, even if you can only afford a modest amount. Someone who starts in their 40s will have to invest a lot more than someone who began investing in their 20s in order to reach the same value.’ Give compounding returns as much time as possible to work their magic.

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A relatively painless way to save is through a pre-authorized deposit.

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a building or edifice rather than a group of assembled believers, it still hurts when a place designated as a holy meeting place suffers damage or is razed to the ground, leaving congregants without a roof or entailing them much inconveniences.

Religion is often represented as a city of refuge to which we fly when our troubles are too great or “we can’t take it anymore.”

While that, by itself, is an utterly false view of religion, it would indeed be a false religion which did not provide help when trouble does come.

It was on the basis of his own experience, that a vital relationship with God does provide such help, the writer of Psalm 46:1 declared “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”

If the disillusionment of that tragic day of Merritt church burnings is not to plunge us into darkness and despair, we also must discover a very present help in trouble.

Vital Christianity enables us to find help in time of trouble by refusing to run away.

It accepts trouble as a part of life.

And it ought to, for Christianity was born out of suffering and strengthened by it.

It was a conquering dictator levying his impossible taxes that made it necessary for Christ to be born in a stable.

It was the tragedy and cruelty of the cross which gave the heart of Christianity, the love of God, its clearest representation and irresistible appeal.

Christianity even promises its followers not delightful situations but, “In the world you shall

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Out of this real experience of trouble, Christianity has learned that, although trouble is a part of life, it is not sent by God. Suffering and sorrow are the result of living contrary to God’s laws: spiritual laws, natural laws, laws of health, laws of human relationships on the part of the persecutors as well as the persecuted — God’s laws, every one of them.

When we disobey, we take the consequences because the laws are unbreakable.

Therefore, present suffering does not indicate that God has abdicated, rather it shows that He is still in control.

The wages of sin are indeed death. God said they would be.

“This is my Father’s world, “O let me ne’er forget, That though the wrong seems oft so strong, “God is the Ruler yet.” (Maltbie D. Babcock).

Christianity looks trouble full in the face, knowing very well that we shall sail dangerous seas, but it is made confident by the promises of God. “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you…”

— a very present help indeed.

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a way through troubles. It provides two specific techniques for successfully dealing with trouble.

The first of these is the yoke of Christ.

That great invitation in Matthew 11:28 is probably the most misunderstood passage of scripture: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.”

This is not, as so many think, an invitation to a rest cure with all troubles removed. It is Christ’s invitation to “learn of me.”

Learn how to carry burdens successfully, then they will seem light.

The secret of the meaning of this passage lies in the yoke, a very common article in Jesus’ day.

It was a piece of wood, shaped to fit the shoulders, used not for avoiding burdens, but for carrying them, one at each end.

Its basic principle is balance.

Jesus’ meaning was clear to his hearers, who used the yoke so often. It was as though he was saying, in the language of our day, “Balance your own troubles with those of others and you will be able to carry both with far greater ease than if you struggled only with your own.

“When trouble descends upon you, reach out, help someone else and you shall find rest for your souls.”

It has been heartening to see the support and help that Merritt churches under attack have received from churches far and wide, even from the larger community itself.

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technique for dealing with difficulties is to make them creative.

When trouble comes, let us take hold of it; get something out of it; make it pay dividends; make it witness to the power of Christ.

That’s what Paul did in prison in Rome, which enabled him to write to the church at Philippi: “My bonds and sufferings have really tended to advance the gospel.”

But that did not just happen. Paul did it.

This is what vast numbers of people are doing today as they, from tragedy and difficulty, gain qualities and powers which enable them, more effectively, to minister to the needs of others.

That is making trouble creative. This is what Christ did with the cross. That is Christian.

Seldom, if ever, are we free to determine what experiences come to us.

But we are, with Christ’s help, free to determine how we use those experiences.

God does not send trouble, but stands by to see us through.

Real Christianity, far from evading difficulty, actually trains and equips one to deal with trouble.

Therefore, since these things are true, when “the rains descend and the floods come and the winds beat upon your house” — and they will — “Let not your heart be troubled, believe in God — a very present help in trouble.”

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Local experimental rock duo does things a little differently The Houses (Where We Grew Up) has a show at the Kami Inn on Feb. 1 — and other plans SEAN BRADY STAFF REPORTER sbrady@kamloopsthisweek.com

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Kamloops duo with an upcoming show in the city has set out some goals for the coming year.

Sean Schneider, right in photo, and Rob Wikstrom, left, make up The Houses (Where We Grew Up), a local band that came together in 2016 that has released a single and is now making a push with more music.

They’re also seeking the spotlight with an entry into this year’s CBC Searchlight contest.

Local music fans might know Schneider from other bands he plays with or has been in around Kamloops, including: The Fine Print, River City Magic, The Dungbeatles, I’ve Taken a

Lover, Ida Lane, Bobby Cleveland, Jackson Marshall and The Jims and The Decoys.

Schneider’s local efforts have been prolific, but he’s never quite been half the band before.

Schneider and Wikstrom played together in I’ve Taken a Lover, but when other obligations pulled the band apart, Wikstrom wanted to start something new and the new band was formed.

The two pride themselves on doing things differently. Although their single does play on the radio, it’s an edited version — the original song comes in at just over nine minutes.

“We kind of get a kick out of doing things in a way people wouldn’t do them. Who’s going to release their first song and have it be nine minutes? It’s kind of silly,”

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Schneider said.

The two share a close friendship and spend time with each other — supporting other bands, watching horror flicks — even when they’re not making music.

Schneider plays drums, synthesizer and does the drum machines, while Wikstrom sings and plays guitar.

On the creative side, they seem to have things figured out.

“Our general rule is that if one of us has an idea and the other is 100 per cent against it, we scrap that idea,” Schneider said.

Schneider said in larger bands someone almost always ends up being outvoted, so their arrangement has been working well so far.

Another way the band has made itself stand out is on its social media, especially Facebook,

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which Wikstrom oversees.

Wikstrom’s posts are driven by a sometimes self-critical but still playful ironic wit — and given the number of followers the page has (150), a surprising number of people are engaged with each of Wikstrom’s posts.

Ahead of the release of the band’s single We Will Break / Up Someday, Wikstrom posted a cipher, and whoever solved it received a free copy of the single.

The hand-written cipher ended up being the cover art for their single.

Although the single is officially the only music the band has out right now, there’s a lot more in the works.

“We’ve got so many songs.

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and a half,” Schneider said.

Schneider came across Echoplant Recording Studios when another notable Kamloops band, the now-defunct Van Damsel, recorded its self-titled LP. The band has been recording there and plans to release “a number of songs” this year, but has yet to mark a date.

“The specifics are mysterious, I guess,” Schneider said.

The band is also taking a run at CBC’s coveted Searchlight contest.

The band has put up a new track, 8th Ave, and will soon call upon its fans to vote when the contest kicks off on Feb. 5.

Before then, find the duo on stage at the Kami Inn, 354 Victoria St., on Friday, Feb. 1. Playing in support will be Calgary’s Flowshine.

Showtime is 8 p.m. and Schneider has promised some “surprises.”

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DOCUMENTARY SCREENING Wednesday, 7 p.m., Clock Tower Alumni Theatre, Thompson Rivers University, 805 TRU Way The latest in the Films for Change film series is A New Economy, the story of seven organizations shifting toward a more co-operative, revolutionary, people-friendly future.

BUSKERS CORNER Thursdays, 7 p.m., Tumbleweed Lounge at the Plaza Hotel, 405 Victoria St.

Buskers Corner is the Tumbleweed Lounge’s twist on open mic night hosted by Kevin Roy. Instruments, vocals, bands, comedians and magicians are all welcome.

FILM SERIES Thursday, 7 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 503 Victoria St.

The Kamloops Film Series winter season is underway, with a new film each week until Feb. 21. This week’s film is Beautiful Boy, the story of Nicholas Sheff, a model student and son who falls prey to the power of addiction as his father tries to save him. Tickets include a Kamloops Film Society membership and are $11 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for students and children. Go online to kamloopsfilmseries.ca for more information and to purchase tickets.

IMPROV SHOW Saturday, 7:30 p.m., The Stage House Theatre, 422 Tranquille Rd.

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A WHO’S WHO AT THE MAYOR’S GALA FOR THE ARTS, FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: Kathy and Geoff Collier with Arjun Singh and Cathy McLeod; Steven Remesz, Niki Remesz and Janice Otremba; Melissa Seguin, Ron Fawcett, Rae Fawcett, Bryce Herman and Lisa Fuller; Christopher Foulds, Ray Jolicoeur, Tim Shoults, Ken Christian, Tara Holmes and Kate Potter.

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aturday’s Mayor’s Gala for the Arts saw three awards presented to artists and organizations in the community.

Awards were handed out at the ‘50s-themed gala, which was host to the city’s top emerging artists, community influencers and corporate champions.

The emerging artist award was split this year, with both Robin Hodgson and JP Lancaster being named as winners.

Robin Hodgson is a visual artist and C5-C6 quadriplegic who graduated with a bachelor of fine arts degree from Thompson Rivers University in 2013.

Hodgson is behind some of the city’s murals, including one completed in August along the west wall of the Kamloops Art Gallery. He is also a co-creator

of the former Padlock Studios, which closed in 2017, and a current owner of REpublic Gallery at 275 Lansdowne St. JP Lancaster is a Kamloops born-and-raised musician who has worked with a number of bands in town. He also founded Factotum Cassettes and Oddities, a record label representing 10 local bands and artists.

Lancaster also helps with music for popular events in the city, including the Back Alley Block Party, Brewloops and Luminocity.

His current band, At Mission Dolores, was recently featured in a story by KTW ahead of their show at The Blue Grotto.

Niki Remesz claimed the Mayor’s Awards for the Arts committee’s award for community impact.

Remesz is the founder and owner of Uniquely Inspired Marketing and has served as vice chair of the Kamloops Arts Commission since 2015.

Remesz also won the city’s 2013 Distinguished Service award.

Kamloops This Week was chosen as the recipient for this year’s corporate champion award.

KTW delivers to more than 30,000 homes and businesses in the city and has won numerous awards for its coverage.

The newspaper has also championed arts-related initiatives like KTW Timeraiser, an event where volunteers bid with their time for locally produced works of art, and Think Outside the Box, which saw local artists use their talents on newspaper boxes throughout the city.

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arts&entertainment KSO searching for new director The longtime executive director of the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra is leaving her post.

Kathy Humphreys will part ways with the KSO on June 30. She has been with the organization since 1990.

“I have enjoyed all of the beautiful

musical experiences we have created and shared with the community. I believe in the power of music to enrich our lives and am proud of the Kamloops Symphony’s contribution to our region,” she said in a statement released Monday.

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KSO said the search for its new executive director will begin immediately.

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his week, we’re taking a look at the popular sword and sorcery adventurer Conan the Barbarian.

Created by Robert E. Howard and first published in 1932, Conan is a barbarian hero from the nation of Cimmeria in the Hyborian Age. At age 15, Conan was already a fearsome warrior and taken with wanderlust.

He travelled the nations of the Hyborian Age as a mercenary, thief and pirate.

Conan possesses natural leadership and strong skills in linguistics as he is able to speak and read several languages. He has many adventures in his travels and eventually usurps the throne of Aquilonia, the greatest of nations.

Marvel Comics was the first publisher to produce Conan comics starting in 1970 up until 1993. The series ran for a whopping 275 issues. The first 115 issues were written from 1970 until 1980 by Roy Thomas, who had obtained

the rights from the literary estate of Howard.

Thomas returned to the series in 1991 to write the final 35 remaining issues, an impressive span of work.

Dark Horse Comics gained the Conan license in 2003, producing several of its own titles along with reprinting some of Marvel’s classic tales.

Marvel Comics has since reacquired the publishing rights for Conan and started printing a new main series of Conan the Barbarian along with several spinoff series and collections of the old stories, which are due for release soon.

The first pair of issues for Marvel’s new Conan the Barbarian series are actionpacked and on the shelf.

The story starts in the fighting pits of Zamora, with a young Conan honing his sword skills to earn money for wine and revelry.

Conan is careless with his festivities and finds himself caught in the clutches of a hag witch.

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The witch is convinced the blood of a warrior who cheats death is infused with death magic and can be used to conjure her master the dark lord Razazel, the Red Rod of Doom.

Conan is not about to give up without a fight. The witch did not account for the strength of young Conan as he’s able to break free of his bonds.

Irate, the witch animates a host of undead thralls in an attempt to contain Conan, but he will see freedom yet.

This new Marvel series is written by Jason Aaron who recently worked on the Star Wars and epic Thor story lines, including the new female Thor.

Aaron is a great choice on Marvel’s part for writing Conan and the story has hit the mark for both character and setting.

The visuals of artist Mahmud Asrar are stunning; the action scenes are packed with dynamic movement.

As an extra bonus, the issue finishes with part one of a 12-part novella titled Black Starlight, written by John C. Hocking and dedicated to Roy Thomas.

I’m excited for more issues of Conan and there have been rumours of some crossovers with Marvel’s superhero titles, so we’ll see how that goes, being that the characters are from separate universes.

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ust when you thought a puppet show was a familyfriendly event, Chimera Theatre has tossed that notion out the window with an eerie adaptation of The Brothers Grimm tale, The Robber Bridegroom.

From the moment the betrothed couple took to the stage, it was apparent that this was not a happy wedding to be attending.

Whether the audience knew it or not, they were about to be placed in a situation that no one would dare wish for — to speak up or stay quiet.

Andrew Cooper, the artistic director of Chimera Theatre, has set up an immersive show for the audience from the moment they walk through the doors.

Guests were greeted warmly as if they were family joining in the marriage of two young love birds. But little did

they know that things were about to become so grim that even the use of puppets couldn’t provide a sense of safety from the horrors on stage.

Was it a dream or reality? That was a question that many in the audience were left debating as the house lights came on.

Before the marriage between the Maid (Brittney Martens) and the Bridegroom (Maddison Hartloff), the audience is transported into the nightmare of the Bridegroom’s true murderous and cannibal self. The depiction of the murder of the little girl, all for a ring, was gruesome enough to have you hiding your eyes.

The arranged marriage of the two, based purely on the economic gain on the Maid’s side, ultimately went through, but it is the audience that can ultimately be the hero of this story.

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“You could have said something,” he said.

The Robber Bridegroom toyed with the audience’s own personal sense of morals.

The performance had two very different endings, potentially decided by the audience themselves.

“Part of what we were toying with was the feeling of ‘I should speak up,’ and that feeling of ‘Well, no one else is speaking up so I’ll stay quiet.’ It’s a thing that happens in real life and in theatre,” said codirector Melissa Purcha.

“It’s interesting to see how people reacted. It’s really hard to be the first person.”

The general audience consensus after the marriage ultimately carried on was that they wanted to intervene but didn’t feel that they held the power to actually step in and save the Maid.

Cooper and the rest of the Bridegroom team

worked to subtly incorporate the audience interaction with call and actions in the live action that bookends the puppetry, with one audience member directly singled out to stand as witness for the Bridegroom as his ring bearer.

While these place markers were subtly slipped into the immersive show, the decision to intervene was up to the audience.

“How often in real life do you feel that you should stand up, but no one gives you permission? Or how often are people actively trying to stop you from standing up when things are wrong?” Cooper asked.

The Robber Bridegroom took what was already an eerie fairy tale to a new level by layering on the audience’s own conscious.

These puppets are far from the friendly faces of the Muppets and had even skeptical audience members on the edge of their seats and scared.

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new a cappella quartet has emerged and has plans to spread the love come Feb. 14 — Valentine’s Day. Slow No Tempo is a group comprised of Alexander Bell, Ryan Noakes, Graham Specht and Simon Walter.

Noakes, who is a local composer, musician and marketing co-ordinator for the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra, said that once he and Bell decided to put a new group together, things fell into place pretty quickly and the group came together in September.

Noakes and Bell once had an a cappella group in the city in the late ‘90s and he and Graham go way back to their time at the Kamloops Interior Summer School of Music.

Walter had good timing when, knowing of Noakes’ past singing experience, he mentioned being a part of an a cappella group was always something he’d wanted to do.

“We all met up and decided that we get along and have a nice sound together and we’ve slowly been learning the music since

Slow No Tempo is Simon Walter, left, Ryan Noakes, Graham Specht and Alexander Bell, all of whom will soon be sweeping people off their feet.

then,” Noakes told KTW. Among their repertoire are two songs they will soon put to good use — a medley of Let Me Call You Sweetheart and Heart of My Heart — for an upcoming singing valentine fundraiser on Valentine’s Day.

Slow No Tempo plans to make the singing valentines an annual endeavour, with a new charity each year. This year, the fundraiser will benefit The Mustard Seed New Life Community to meet the needs of marginalized populations in

the community.

Recipients of a singing valentine will benefit too. Along with the romantic medley comes a box of chocolates and a flower.

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Valentine’s Day can visit kamloopsvalentines.com for information on how to place their order before 7 p.m. on Feb. 13.

The cost is $50 and orders can be placed for morning, afternoon or evening deliveries.

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Kamloops This Week is pleased and proud to have been named CORPORATE CHAMPION at the 2019 Mayor’s Gala for the Arts.

The arts are a critical component of our community, and we take pride in supporting them through comprehensive and award-winning editorial coverage of dozens of performing and visual arts events and programs throughout the year and in-kind advertising support worth a combined total of more than $300,000 annually.

Thanks to Mayor Ken Christian and to the adjudication committee for selecting us and special thanks to Judy Basso for nominating us.

KTW staff Tara Holmes, Kate Potter, Christopher Foulds and Ray Jolicoeur pose with Sheldon Bergstrom, who portrayed The Big Bopper at the 2019 Mayor’s Gala for the Arts. See Bergstrom in Western Canada Theatre’s Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story Feb. 21 to March 2 at the Sagebrush Theatre.

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Chris Hadfield was his hero and Bobby, now in Grade 4, could not wait until he was old enough to become an astronaut.

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Exploring British Columbia’s star performers JANE CASSIE

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ur province offers a wealth of activities when the stars come out.

Here are half a dozen that you’ll never snooze through.

Vancouver H.R. MacMillan Space Centre Celestial landmarks dazzle pitch-black heavens. While reclined and relaxed, you’ll soak in the wonders of the universe and neighbouring planets.

Throughout a 40-minute show, the astrophysical display embraces a 360-degree vista. Sitting in refined comfort, the experience is sure to mesmerize.

Surfing the solar system is just one of the realistic multimedia presentations, which provides close encounters of the cosmic kind. With help from sophisticated technology and projectors, this recreation can be viewed during the day or at night.

Dominion Astrophysical Observatory Galaxy gurus also flock to this attraction at Victoria Centre, where the 40-plus ton Plaskett telescope performs optical imaging and spectroscopy, (study of rainbows).

Here, travel the solar system via Starlab, take a multimedia flight through asteroids or attend a family friendly Star Party, where meteors and the moon play leading roles.

Theatre Under the Stars B.C. hosts a gamut of evening activities that entice lots of other night owls.

Performing arts spread provincewide offer star-studded line-ups of the creative kind and whether executed indoors or by twilight dim, the choices are many, ranging from Bach to ballet.

TOP: Actors in the Giggle Dam dinner theatre keep their audiences in stitches.

FAR LEFT: The Dominion Astrophysical Observatory will open up the sights of the heavens to the curious observer.

H.R MacMillan Space Centre is a must for understanding more of the cosmos.

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One of the more traditional outdoor venues is Stanley Park’s Theatre Under The Stars, where quality productions have entertained beneath the nighttime sky since 1940.

You’ll surely earn brownie points with the kids if you take them to this year’s production of Disney’s Newsies.

Dinner Shows Other evening class acts mellifluously meld with sumptuous cuisine at various dinner theatre venues throughout B.C. Giggle Dam in Port Coquitlam has been marrying the two for more than 10 years. Think of

Saturday Night Live, a rock concert, or a politically incorrect, interactive musical comedy, and you have Giggle Dam. Langley’s Theatre in the Country Dinner Theatre is another all-inclusive food and fun stop.

Or head over to the charming town of Chemainus on Vancouver Island, where Chemainus Theatre entertains and culinary creations in their Playbill dining room satisfy the most discerning palate.

in festive flare. Song sheets are circulated and Christmas carolers lead everyone in all the yuletide favourites.

In the summer, these ships transform into sunset cruisers and double as viewing platforms.

While wowed by the city skyline, viewpoints and maybe even some annual fireworks, fuel up on a delicious West Coast-themed buffet — truly a memorable experience.

Harbour Cruises Every December, this attraction bedazzles, with an alternative kind of night-light, when their fleet of carol ships are decked out

Head for the Hills Star-filled heavens glisten above marvelous mounds of white fluff, as adrenaline-pumped night skiers head for the hills.

Tucked in the province’s four mountain regions, are a host of top-notch resorts that lure the adventuresome, with their loyal wintertime cloak, gloriously groomed trails and unique sundown attractions.

Although most have designated ski runs that become ablaze with overhead brights, soft illumination spills over chosen ones at Sun Peaks and Kimberley during torchlight events.

Whether followed by fireworks or a cup of steamy hot chocolate, this dynamic descent always receives glowing reviews.

For a more daring downhill jaunt, speed lovers hop aboard tubes that fly over hard pack and bounce off bumps.

Blackcomb’s Magic Chair, Mount Washington’s Ozone Park and Big White’s Upper Happy Valley all have slippery slopes especially designed for this energized activity.

On the flip side, at a slower pace, snowshoers buckle up to meld with Mother Nature as they search the wilderness wonders of Panorama, Cypress and Seymour mountains by moonlight.

Guided treks are also available on a number of the other peaks and many precede a fabulous fondue.

When summer arrives, many of these powder pathways transform into havens for night hikers, mountain bikers and patrons of the arts.

While alluring with their unique qualities, each provides a taste of evening enjoyment.

From their pristine perches, far above the city lights, they all unite with a 360-degree starlit vista that puts on a show for free.

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oger Sloan has a 16-month-old daughter, his beloved Calgary Flames are atop the Western Conference and four days of work in California led to a $112,100 paycheque on Sunday.

“The Oilers are terrible, the Canucks are terrible and the Flames are great,” Sloan said with a laugh. “Everything is good in my world. It’s been a long time coming.”

The 31-year-old professional golfer from Merritt placed tied for 12th last weekend at the Desert Classic in La Quinta, Calif., the best result of his PGA Tour career.

Sloan fired a final-round 65 to finish the tournament 17-underpar, nine shots off the pace set by winner Adam Long. Canadian Adam Hadwin and five-time major champion Phil Mickelson finished one shot back of Long.

The University of Texas-El Paso (UTEP) graduate is 112th in Fed Ex Cup standings, Sloan’s highestever ranking, and has earned more money ($169,892) through seven events this season than he did in 20 PGA Tour events in 2014-2015, when he amassed $133,048.

So, yes, there is a lot to celebrate for Sloan, wife Casey and daughter Leighton.

But there was very little revelling going on Wednesday, a day before Sloan teed off at the Farmers Insurance Open in La Jolla, Calif.

“I spent the last three seasons on the Web.com Tour, each year just narrowly missing out on getting our PGA status back,” Sloan said.

“You work hard for a job promotion. When you get it, it’s fantastic.

At the same time, you know that anytime you get a job promotion, your responsibilities and accountability become greater.

Roger Sloan of Merritt celebrates with the winner’s trophy on the 18th green after the final round of the Web.com Tour Nova Scotia Open at Ashburn Golf Club on July 6, 2014.

He returned to the PGA Tour this season.

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“You’ve got to work harder to make sure we can compete with the world’s best.”

When the Merritt secondary graduate (class valedictorian, 2005) says, “we,” and , “our,” he is talking about his team, which includes Casey, swing coach Jeff Barton, fitness coach Pam Owens, mental coach Paul Dewland and caddie Jon Enge.

“Expenses are challenging, especially on the PGA Tour, with the travel you do and the hotel accommodation,” Sloan said. “It’s not cheap, plus you’re employing a caddie. It’s not just personal earnings. It’s business earnings and you have expenses.”

Sloan turned pro in 2009 and

toiled for six years on lower-tier circuits such as the Mackenzie Tour and Web.com Tour before finally realizing his dream of securing a PGA Tour card for 2014-2015.

One season later, it was gone.

He was relegated to the Web. com Tour and failed in 2016 and 2017 to regain PGA Tour status.

“I went into the finals this year [in 2018] on the Web.com Tour and was able to string together a few good tournaments and that gave us enough accumulated money to get back out there with the big boys,” said Sloan, who finished tied for 37th at the RBC Canadian Open in July, a good sign he was ready to take the next step.

He locked up 2018-2019 PGA

Tour status by finishing tied for second at the Albertsons Boise Open in September, the penultimate event of the Web.com Tour Finals.

Finishing tied for 12th last weekend in a field that included some of the best golfers in the world is reassurance Sloan belongs, but he already knew that.

“There’s definitely that confirmation, but I don’t necessarily need that confirmation,” Sloan said. “What I look after day to day, what I can control, is me. I want to look at myself in the mirror at the end of the day and know that I was able to execute to the best of my ability as frequently as possible. I know deep down that if I’m able to

do that on a consistent basis, I can compete with the world’s best.”

Casey, a former UTEP volleyball player, and Leighton travel with Sloan from stop to stop. One of the benefits of playing on the PGA Tour is quality health care at most events.

“It’s definitely an adjustment from travelling wife and husband to travelling with an infant,” Sloan said.

“She’s running around getting into mischief right now. It’s challenging but, at the same time, it’s extremely rewarding that you get to watch the child’s development.”

By inching up Fed Ex Cup standings, exemption becomes a possibility to high-stakes invitational tournaments such as the Arnold Palmer, Colonial and Memorial.

“The better you play, the more tournaments you’re going to get into, but you can’t focus on that,” Sloan said. “You’ve got to keep doing what you do.

“I need to do a lot more work to start talking about qualifying for majors. That’s top 50-, top-100-inthe-world type of status to automatically qualify for those.”

Sloan is 369th in world golf rankings, up from 435th last week.

A top-10 finish this week would see him vault up world rankings again and earn access to the Waste Management Phoenix Open — next week’s Scottsdale, Arizona, tournament famous for the party atmosphere on Hole 16.

“It’s a gong show. That would be a big bucket-list item to play 16 at Waste Management,” Sloan said.

Kamloops golf fans may remember his first pro victory, when a final-round 66 put him over the top at the Western Championship at Rivershore Estates and Golf Links.

His plunder: a trophy, a bullshaped belt buckle and a cheque for $20,000.

Sloan’s career earnings to date are $999,746.

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Cole Hanson (right) of the TRU WolfPack tries to beat the block in men’s Canada West volleyball action earlier this season at the TCC.

night. As a coach, you want that second night to be better. It was, but it was still sub par.”

Trinity did not give up a set to TRU in Langley last weekend, but Hennelly was not displeased with his team’s effort against the second-ranked team in the nation.

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“Seeing the view from the bench and the emotion on the court, it was tough to watch, at times, but I learned a lot,” said Taylor Parks, a 6-foot-7 blocking machine from Kelowna. “It made me want to come back and bring more to the team.”

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TRU had won seven straight matches and was the eighthranked team in men’s Canadian university volleyball.

Talk of hosting a home playoff series began. That chatter has ended.

The WolfPack are riding a sixmatch losing skid that has waxed their top-10 standing in national rankings.

TRU is by no means down and out, as each of its six consecutive losses came against nationally ranked opponents in the Alberta Golden Bears (124) of Edmonton, Mount Royal Cougars (13-3) of Calgary and Trinity Western Spartans (11-3) of Langley.

“We knew the schedule coming in,” WolfPack head coach Pat Hennelly said. “We were a bit of a surprise in the first semester and so was Mount Royal. That’s the one match I’d like to have back.

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Emily Vilac had one of those moments last weekend, when finality slapped her like a bounce pass to the face.

“I was warming up on Saturday night,” said Vilac, a fifth-year TRU WolfPack forward from Kamloops. “I was like, ‘Wow, next weekend is the last time I’m going to be here.”

The WolfPack are not likely to make the playoffs and will not host a post-season game, sitting at 4-12 and needing a weekend sweep of the Manitoba Bisons (6-10) just to stay alive.

Vilac, Kanesha Reeves, also of Kamloops, and Michelle Bos of Surrey will play in front of a home U Sports crowd for the final time. Game time is 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

The WolfPack will wrap the season next weekend with a pair of contests in Calgary against the 13-3 Dinos, who have won 11 straight games.

Bos cracked the all-rookie Canada West team in 2015 and has since been a study in consistency. She leads the team in scoring and rebounds this season.

WolfPack women’s basketball head coach Scott Reeves said Bos is a model student-athlete “She’s been an academic allCanadian her entire career,” said Scott Reeves, who is Kanesha’s father. “She is going to end up with a nursing degree, which is not easy to get while playing a varsity sport.

“To excel to the all-star level and be an all star in the classroom is something we are really proud of.”

Free time has been sparse for Bos, who said nearly everything in her life has been planned down to the hour for the past five years.

“My boyfriend can attest to how busy it’s been,” Bos said with a laugh, noting she plans to travel more after graduation.

“It’s going be kind of weird to be a nurse, which would be four days on and five days off. I’m not even sure what you do with that time.”

Bos, who has 1,155 career points, has missed only three league games in five years.

She can crack the top 50 in all-time Canada West women’s basketball scoring with 42 points this weekend.

“It’s a bit overwhelming,” she said. “It’ll be sad when it’s all over. I’ve been a basketball player since I was a little girl.”

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With Vilac aiming to head east to further her education in occupational therapy, the twosome will likely be split for the first time in 15 years.

“It’s definitely a strong bond that I maybe will never have with anyone ever again,” Vilac said, noting she expects family and friends to flock to the WolfPack home games this weekend.

“It’s a pretty mixed feeling. There is a lot of reflection, excitement to move onto the next chapter and sadness to be leaving the team and sport I’ve grown up with. It’s a lot of emotion.”

The WolfPack’s bench boss was asked about coaching his daughter.

“She really had to make her way onto the team,” he said.

“She didn’t get a lot of minutes early on and, in many games, she didn’t get on the floor at all.

“She took time and worked hard to develop the skills to play at this level. As a coach, you’d be proud. As a dad, I’m proud.”

The graduating trio’s greatest on-court feat has been and will likely remain reaching the Canada West quarter-finals in 2015 and hosting the Victoria

Vikes. Victoria won the thirdand-deciding game 77-75.

“There were two buzzer beaters and two overtimes,” Bos recalled.

“We ended up losing, but, as a rookie, playing in those games it was just incredible, with the fans and the stress.”

Perhaps there is one last home-court buzzer beater in store.

“Honestly, I’m trying not to think about it because if I do, I’m going to get too upset and emotional,” said Kanesha Reeves, a South Kamloops secondary graduate.

“It’s been a surreal experience, unlike any other experience that most people my age get, which is super special.”

HAPPY TRAILS, RHODES Derek Rhodes, a fifth-year TRU WolfPack guard from Antioch, Calif., will play his last U Sports games on home court this weekend.

He is TRU’s leading scorer this season.

The Pack (6-10) and Bisons (7-9) will square off at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

TRU is two points out of playoff position with four games remaining.

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The Kamloops Storm will play host to the North Okanagan Knights at Memorial Arena on Saturday.

Game time is 7 p.m.

Kamloops (15-19-0-2) has moved up to third in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Doug Birks Division and sits 10 points back of 100 Mile House (19-15-1-3) and 34 points adrift of Revelstoke (33-5).

Sicamous (12-19-3-4) is one point behind Kamloops and five points ahead of Chase (11-25-22).

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Kelowna (34-2-1-2) leads the league and the OkanaganShuswap Conference with 71 points.

Kimberley (34-4-1-1) is atop the Kootenay Conference with 70 points.

The Storm’s home game this weekend will be bookended by road tilts — against the Grizzlies in Revelstoke on Friday and the Eagles in Sicamous on Sunday.

North Okanagan (14-24) is tied for last in the Okanagan Division.

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The Spokane Chiefs will be here on Friday and the Victoria Royals will be in town on Saturday. Game time is 7 p.m. both nights.

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weekend this month on Sunday, when it travels to Kent, Wash., to play the Thunderbirds.

Atoms in action The atom developTournament ment A2 Kamloops squad posted one tie Capital and three losses at a Sports tournament in Kelowna last weekend.

Kamloops fell 12-1 to Burnaby Winter Club, 8-0 to Kelowna A1 and 4-3 to Vernon in a shootout. Kamloops and West Kelowna tied at 4-4.

Recording points on the weekend for Kamloops were Jerasyn Cornwell (5G), Sam Jakel (1G, 1A), Zach Rozek (1G), Christopher Feely (1G), Trey Alphonse (2A), Carter Bylycia (2A) and Mattias Holte (2A).

Devon Price was between the pipes against Kelowna A1 and Vernon. Jarrek Hluschyk handled goaltending duties against West Kelowna.

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WIN SOME, LOSE SOME The bantam tier 1 Thompson Blazers posted a 2-2 record at the Western Canadian Crown Bantam Elite Invitational hockey tournament in Edmonton on the weekend.

Recording points for Kamloops were Jordan Keller (3G, 1A), Ty Horner (3G, 1A), Lian Gayfer (1G, 1A), Reggie Newman (1G, 1A), Mitch Harnett (1G, 1A), Tanner Molendyk (1G, 1A), Zak Anderson (1G, 1A), Nic Leggett (1G, 1A), Nolan Viesner (1G), Garrett Martin (1G), Brady Milburn (4A), Seppe Mazzei (2A), Owen Cupello (2A), Reid Gartrell (2A) and Ryan Larsen (1A).

Gavin McLean and Brendan Smith split time between the pipes.

TRACK MEET UPCOMING The Gary Reed Invitational track and field meet will be held on Feb. 8 and Feb. 9 at the Tournament Capital Centre.

Athletes from across the province will be in attendance. The Kamloops Track and Field Club will play host to the meet.

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BRIEFS ON THE PODIUM Kamloops Long Blades speed skaters earned medals and personal-best times at the B.C. Long Track Championships in Fort St. John on the weekend.

Martina Antifay won bronze in the junior ladies’ division, Sylvie Lloyd claimed gold in the senior ladies’ category and Tyler Roberts and Jodi Roberts each earned gold medals in their respective divisions.

Rebecca Thomas claimed a silver medal in the female T2T 12 division. Patrick Gu earned an iron medal in the Male T2T 12 division.

Cameron Thomas nabbed bronze in the Male T2T 14 division, John Hill won bronze in the L2T A division and Caleb Van der Merwe earned bronze in the L2T B division.

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The Candle Creek Half Marathon is scheduled for Aug. 24 and is being hosted by the Wells Gray Outdoor Club, with all proceeds going toward maintaining the trails at Candle Creek and building new ones.

Race director Juanita Allen said the event has been two years in the works and the plan is to hold it annually.

“The hope is that it will be a success to build upon as a featured and flagship annual event for the community and visitors,” Allen said.

The event will be broken into three categories, with five-kilometre, 10km and 21km runs, along with a kids race for participants to run or walk.

There will be medallions for everyone who crosses the finish line and prizes for first-, second- and thirdplace finishers.

Live entertainment is scheduled and a food truck will be onsite.

“I think it’s going to bring the community together, whether it’s volunteering or just coming out and cheering on your friends or family,” Allen said.

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Early in the morning on January 15, two people broke into a local department store in Sahali.

Once inside the store, the two culprits targeted specific areas and stole numerous items.

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“I always believe in myself. But to be honest, growing up I didn’t think I would play in the NHL,” the Vancouver Canucks’ star rookie said Tuesday. “I was just practising hard, always working and took it step by step. And now I’m here, living my dream. Nothing’s come easy.”

Pettersson will live out a whole new dream this weekend when he takes part in the NHL’s all-star weekend. The 20-year-old native of Sundsvall, Sweden, has earned his spot in the event with eye-popping performances over his first four months in the league.

He leads the Canucks in scoring with 23 goals and 21 assists, despite having missed 11 games with injuries.

Ottawa Senators’ centre Colin White is the current runner up in the rookie scoring race with 26 points.

Pettersson has shown steady growth since joining the Canucks prospect camp in July, said head coach Travis Green.

“Obviously, he’s improved,” Green said. “The rate of improvement for young players, it’s not the same for every player. I think elite players tend to make adjustments and improve a lot quicker. And I think he’s done that.”

There’s still more to do, Pettersson said.

“I’ll still continue working. Even though I’ve had some success lately, it’s a lot of work behind it,” he said.

The six-foot-two, 176-pound Pettersson has also been motivated by the criticism that he’s too small to hold up in the NHL. “I’ve been doubted that I can’t play because I’m not a big person, I’m too skinny,” said Pettersson, who has focused on what he’s good at, particularly his hockey mind, and hones strengths that other players may not possess.

Now he’s about to share the ice with some of the greatest hockey minds in the league.

Pettersson said he didn’t grow up watching the star-studded game on television but would often catch the

highlights on YouTube.

“For the most part, I think it will be fun to be able to see all the good players up close and maybe get to know some of them,” he said.

Brock Boeser was a rookie last year when he represented the Canucks at the event and said it was humbling to be around some modern hockey legends.

“When I got to meet (Sidney) Crosby and all those guys — the list goes on (Brett) Burns, (Anze) Kopitar and all those guys on my team — it was such an eye-opening experience and it was super fun,” said the 21-year-old right-winger.

Boeser said he thought about what the experience would be like for much of his six-hour flight to Tampa Bay and was incredibly nervous before his turn in the shooting accuracy event.

“My hands were sweaty before I even shot. I wasn’t even nervous to shoot in front of the crowd. It was more nerve wracking to shoot in front of all these guys,” he said. “I thought I was screwed.”

Despite the nerves, Boeser hit all five targets in 11.13 seconds to win the competition over Crosby, Blake Wheeler, Steven Stamkos and four other all-stars.

Afterwards, Crosby skated over to introduce himself and chat while technicians fixed the targets. Boeser’s shot had broken the plastic.

“Once you get out there and do it and you get out there in the game, you’re not nervous anymore and you can enjoy the whole thing,” said Boeser, who went on to tally 55 points in his first full season before he was sidelined with a broken bone in his lower back.

Pettersson doesn’t know yet which skills competition he’ll be in this weekend, but had some comments about Boeser’s performance last year.

“He was lucky,” Pettersson said with a smile.

The young Canuck should line up against the other all-stars in this year’s accuracy event, Boeser said “Are you kidding me?” he said.

“You see how good his accuracy is out there. It wouldn’t surprise me. But I mean, he’s so skilled at everything else so who knows what they’re going to put him in.”

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NEW YORK TIMES CROSSWORD QUESTION OF RESPONSIBILITY

By Richard Crowe

ACROSS 1. Moolah 6. Measured with steps 11. Part of a chapel 15. Bits of roasted cocoa beans 19. Lays into 20. Act over the top 21. Executor 22. Natl. Audubon Society concern 23. Copy editor 25. Going coast to coast, maybe 26. Like many a distance runner 27. Spanish pastries often dipped in chocolate 28. Emmy, Grammy and Academy Award winner 30. “Agreed!”

32. Straight 33. Political strategist 35. Feb. 13, e.g.

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80. Maternity room nurse 82. “The ____ in love with you” (misheard lyric in a Herb Alpert hit) 84. Influence on Castro and Mao 85. Gendered suffix 86. Classic song with the lyric “I love your kiss” 90. Secret store 92. Actress Blanchett 96. Parasitologist 100. How Vito Corleone treated Tom Hagen in “The Godfather” 102. Pretty up, as a photo 103. Geraint’s love in “Idylls of the King” 104. Menace with teeth exposed 105. “____ Dinka Doo” (theme song of Jimmy Durante) 106. Cognac letters 108. Baseball scorekeeper 110. Banking org. since 1933 111. Ohio nine 112. Place for a candidate to speak 113. Stock-valuation phrase 114. What hearts do when things look bad 115. Website for handmade items 116. Southwest tribe 117. Blooms

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18. How cheaters deal cards 24. One of Goldilocks’s complaints 29. Some drone missions, in short 31. Parrot 33. Year of the ____ (2018) 34. Thick rug style 37. Thrilled cries 39. Shame 40. Where to get the latest poop?

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OBITUARIES & IN MEMORIAM Gayle Lynn McFadden

Margaret Anne Coughlin

Pierrette Louise Pinard

(née Sturgeon)

May 28, 1953 - January 10, 2019 To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.

- T Campbell

After a brief illness, Gayle passed away at RIH with her daughter and sister by her side. She was predeceased by her life partner Jack Aitchison in 2017.

Gayle is survived by her daughter Carmen, son Jason, granddaughters Jenah and Ivy, sister Yvonne, numerous nephews and nieces along with her uncles John and Albert.

Born in Kamloops, she was raised in the interior of BC. She volunteered for a number of years at the Kamloops Food Bank and Friendship Society.

Gayle had a kind, generous heart always willing to give of herself and help others in anyway she could. Her infectious smile and witty humour will be truly missed by all who knew her.

A celebration of life will take place in Kamloops in the spring.

Donations in remembrance of Gayle to the Canadian Cancer Society or Diabetes Canada will be gratefully appreciated.

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In Loving Memory of

Gene Calvin Hornby July 28, 1960 – January 28, 2018 It’s been a year since you left me, I still can’t believe it’s true.

It still seems like a nightmare, It’s not the same without you.

You never said you we’re leaving, You never said goodbye.

You were gone before I knew it, And only God knows why.

A million times I’ve needed you, A million times I’ve cried.

If my love for you could have saved you, You never would have died.

I wish that I could see you one more time, Come walking through the door.

I struggle each and every day, I miss you more and more.

We shared so much together, No one will ever know.

How much you really meant to me, How much I loved you so.

I pray that God will give me strength, And somehow get me through.

As I struggle with the heartache, That came when I lost you.

We love and miss you so much.

Your loving wife Lyla, your daughters and seven grandchildren Melissa (Jason), Angela (Elin), Kaeli, Bryton, Hannah, Justin, Abbi, Freyjah, Jaine, Percy and Henry

Margaret Anne Coughlin (née Sturgeon) passed away quietly in the early morning of Saturday, January 19, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born on December 6, 1943 in Chilliwack, BC and will be laid to rest in Burns Lake Cemetery in Burns Lake, BC at a small graveside gathering on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 3:00 pm.

She is survived by her loving children Darlene and Dale Reimer (daughter and son-in-law), Michael and Wanda Williams (son and daughter-in-law), Billie-May and Lawrence Fast (daughter and son-inlaw), Richard John Henderson (son) as well as her brothers Dave and Beverly Sturgeon (sister-in-law) and Bill Sturgeon. She is loved dearly by her grandchildren, nieces and nephew as well as their families and the many friends she has made over the years. She is predeceased by her parents Edith and Clifford Sturgeon, her sister-in-law Dorothy Sturgeon and uncle Nev Sturgeon.

Her farm near Broman Lake was her first love, where her children as well as their families spent so much time living on and exploring the land.

She worked at the café near there, enjoyed playing bingo in Burns Lake as well as playing cards at Rose Lake. She will be fondly remembered for always speaking her mind without batting an eye.

The family wishes that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Overlander Residential Care, in Kamloops, BC who lovingly cared for her the last five years of her lifetime.

Thank-you to her Care Team for your kindness throughout her last years.

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

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Alfred (Alf) Harold Bawtree The family of Alf Bawtree regret to announce his passing on December 21, 2018.

Born on June 14, 1930 to Harold and Caroline Bawtree of Ashton Creek, BC, Alf was the youngest of six children; Phyllis May (Cec), Edith Bawtree, Leonard Bawtree (Ruth), Jean Cleator (Bob) and Noelle Bieber (Clarence). He grew up working on the family’s mixed dairy farm and in the bush cutting poles and ties with family and neighbours. After completing high school he attended UBC where he received in 1952 a BSA (Animal Husbandry) which led to a career and lifelong passion for grasslands and range management.

He was well respected as a rangeland specialist receiving several recognition awards for his efforts. He remained involved in both professional and nonprofessional associations promoting education in the field, particularly in natural resource science.

Alf moved to Kamloops where he met Kathleen (Kay) Mary Sutherland and they were married in 1960. Alf and Kay raised two sons Hugh and Bruce. Alf was always active and encouraged and helped his sons and others to play soccer and hockey. Alf and Kay were also very involved in the Kamloops Outdoor Club and the Naturalists Club and were recognized for their knowledge of wild plants. Later, Alf joined the Vintage Car Club after the purchase of a 1932 Rockne. After retiring in 1988, they moved to Magna Bay and onto a property they had purchased earlier. Alf and Kay were always community minded and were involved with many groups including St. David’s Church and the Lakeview Community Centre.

Alf was predeceased by Kay in 2014. He is survived by his sister-in-law Ruth Bawtree, sons Hugh Bawtree (Kathie Aitken), Bruce Bawtree, grandchildren Morgan Bawtree, Janell Bawtree, Kirsten Bawtree and many nieces and nephews.

A service is tentatively planned for March 23, 2019.

Pierrette Louise Pinard of Kamloops, BC passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the age of 79 years. She was born to the late Lucien and Cecile Fillion on February 19, 1940.

Pierrette was a devoted mother and wife who loved spending time with her family. She was born in Montreal where she met her husband and after several moves in the province of Quebec they relocated to Pine Point, Northwest Territories. When mining in Pine Point came to an end, they relocated again to British Columbia, ending up in Kamloops in 1988. Camping was a lifelong love for her as well as fishing and hunting with her husband Raymond Pinard.

Pierrette was predeceased by her parents and her brother. She is survived by her husband, sister, two daughters, three grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.

We would like to thank the staff at Ridgeview Lodge for the care they provided, Royal Inland Hospital emergency staff and First Memorial Funeral Services Kamloops.

A private celebration of life will be held for Pierrette in the spring.

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

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schoeningfuneralservice.com DE PIERI, Britta Ahlbeck May 6, 1941 January 20, 2019 It’s with great sadness we announce the passing of Britta after a long, brave fight with cancer. She is predeceased by her spouse Girolamo, and survived by her three sons Robert, Dino, Roger & Juliet (Marco & Sophia), and extended family. Britta was a wonderful mother & friend to everyone, and had a deep affection for helping anyone in need. She was loved dearly, and will be deeply missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese Parish (in hall below, 1423 East 12th Ave. Vancouver, BC V5N 2B5. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kamloops Hospice Association (http://www. kamloopshospice. com) or the BC Cancer Foundation (https:// bccancerfoundation. com).

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Memoriam 

OBITUARIES & IN MEMORIAM

Gerald Matus ARL POPP (WILLI)

William Keith Studer

SheonWalks in Beauty

1928 – JANUARY 22,family 2015 is sad to announce his sudden Gerald’s

o announce the passing of our8, 2019. He was born passing on January ather andAugust grandfather.

7, 1956 in New Westminster.

Willi was born in Yugoslavia waswith a hard-working and intelligent and Gerald immigrated his family to Canada 1949.a giant heart. family man inwith hadin the SheHe walks beauty, like the night Williability made to his repair home in or create nearly anything. cloudless Kamloops and startedhishisfirst home Of After building at the age ofclimes 24, and starry skies; career in carpentry. Dad all that’s best of dark and bright it to was clear wasAnd a natural “Jackloved spend histhat time Gerald in of-all-Trades”.

He enjoyed spending his free the sunshine – gardening, Meet in her aspect and her eyes: fishing, time travelling camping, and fishing, shooting guns, and His smile, his laughter and his larger than life tender lightwill be lost to numerous aunts, barbequing. spending time with his family.Thus mellowed to that personality

Which heaven to gaudy day denies.

Willi is survived by his wife uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and inThroughout his working career, he spent laws. of 60 years Ruth, daughter One shade the more, one ray the less, most of hisDavidson, time in mills as a Power Engineer, Diana (Jim) ence and Boiler Samantha, two sisters, Maker and MillwrightHad throughout the theThe half impaired nameless familygrace would like to thank the First (Bud) Hannis, one brother Matt spent some time as a Responders, Doctors and Nurses at Royal province.

He also Which waves in every raven trees, is also survived by numerous Realtor in the early 80s.

Inland Hospital for their tireless efforts. ws. Willi was pre-deceased by Or softly lightens o’er her face; and mother (Elisabeth) on one

Gerald became a Freemason October A sweet Ceremony Whereonthoughts serenely expresswill take place on Saturday, 15, 1995, and was the Worshipful Master of February 23, 2019 at 1:00 pm at the Masonic l of the staff at Kamloops Senior pure, how dear their dwelling place.

Mt. Begbie Lodge #183 in How 2003.

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For more information g care and support provided to And on the cheek, andplease o’er thatemail brow, Kathryn at kathryn.matus@ 1/2 years. Words cannot express Gerald was predeceased by his mother gmail.com Soinsoft, so calm, Johanna (2016) and son Sheldon April of so eloquent, so like to thank the ER doctors 2018.

Gerald, we must now pass you the The smiles that win, the tints that glow; mfort provided to Dad during his sprig of daysofin goodness spent,Acacia and will get it back Gerald will be deeply missedBut bytell hisofwife from you when we meet again be held on Thursday, January 29 daughters A over 40 years Diane, Kathryn mind ofAbell peace with all below, ul’s Cathedral, 360 Nicola Street (Paul, Jace), Victoria Bennett (Jessie, Kayleigh, Rest in Peace Dad A heart whose love Ashlyn, Isaac, Jacob and Connor) and stepdonations The Alzheimers So mote it be innocent! sonto Steven Young (Ryan, Jayde, Nathanisand ’s Cathedral will be gratefully Austin). He is also survived by his father Arrangements entrusted to Emmanuel, ove You, Opa siblings Glenn (Paola), Gail (Phil), Schoening Funeral Service Gina (Harry) and Sheldon’s daughter Alicia.

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May 16, 1958 – January 1, 2019 It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Keith in Kamloops on January 1, 2019 from pneumonia. Keith was a devoted son, father, husband, sibling, uncle, and the best friend you could hope to have. Keith loved to build and was a highly skilled and respected senior superintendent at EllisDon Construction where he worked for over 30 years. You don’t have to drive far in Calgary to find a project Keith worked on. Keith loved to travel – preferably if golf was involved. He was an amazing cook, and many wonderful meals were shared with family and friends. Keith built a beautiful log home on Shuswap Lake, his “happy place”, where he loved to sit on his deck looking at the lake sparkling through the trees and boating with his family and friends.

Keith is lovingly remembered by his children Connor and Nicole, his Mom Marjorie, his wife Cindy, his siblings Cheri, Teresa, Dave and Mark, his nieces and nephews Leah (Matt), Serena, Kyle, Mackenzie, Dustin, Kirstie, Samantha and so many wonderful friends. Keith was predeceased by his Dad Clifford.

A Celebration of Keith’s Life will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Blue Devil Golf Course located at 2300 – 194 Avenue S.E. Calgary, Alberta. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Alberta Children’s Hospital. There will be a celebration of life for Keith in Kamloops this spring, date and time to be announced.

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

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JOAN POUNCY

THE LITTLE UNICORN

by Peggy Kociscin, Albuquerque, New Mexico

of her family, friends and the extraordinary staff and volunteers atbethe It may six orKamloops seven years, Hospice House. Joan was born on October 3, 1938 orinthree, Lacombe, Alberta. She relocated to Armstrong, BC Or twenty-two in 1944, But will you, till where I call him she back attended school and participated in many activities.

It was there that she met and married Frank Take sporting care of him for Me? There He learned that there are shadows lived a little unicorn Pouncy on July(From 26, 1956. after, was her new), and Frank moved to In spite of shining sun. whenSoon the earth start their lives together. After the birth of He’llCanoe/Salmon bring his charms to Arm gladdentoyou, Ask DRAKE The more he grew, he found that life His coat so white it glistened, children And their shouldfour his stay be brief, they moved to MacKenzie, BC for a short time Drake Smith, MSW Was never always fun.

His eyes a sparkling blue. permanently in Kamloops in 1968.

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She was very dedicated knowledgeableThat come from deep within; I cannot promise heHe willdanced stay through woods andand streams. was highly thought of by co-workers and clients alike.

Q. Can we cremate Sinceand all from earth return, No longer in the “dream world” The animals danced with him, Bowling wastaught a big part Joan’s life where she made many But there are lessons downheart there ofaglow Murray in hisHis Where (for so long) he’d been. with dreams. lasting friendships.

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In recent years Joan thoroughly enjoyed her Thursday’s playing bridge and favourite shoes? planning group outings with a very special group of ladies.

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My Darling Doug

I thought of you today But that is nothing new I thought about you yesterday And days before that too I think of you in silence I often speak your name All I have are memories And a picture in a frame Your memory is a keepsake From which I’ll never part Honey, God has you in His arms And I have you in my heart.

I love you forever and always, Doug Dawn

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It’swandered to be happy, through and the meadows

All this was just too much for him, He knew not what to do.

That he was special as himself, Somehow, he never knew.

His spirit crushed, he felt defeated, And lonely tears would start.

Not understanding how to love, It simply broke his heart.

I fancied that I heard them sayHe listened to the music Hisfamily mother heldher him lovingly Kamloops Hospice House for the care they showed Joan and the during stay.

Dearneighbours.

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

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

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Happy New Year

FROM THE MANAGEMENT AND STAFF OF TL’ETINQOX GOVERNMENT

CURRENTLY RECRUITING THE FOLLOWING FULL-TIME POSITIONS: • Justice Program Coordinator • Reintegration Support Worker • Supported Child Development Worker • Youth Recreation Coordinator & Culture and Language Coordinator.

Contact katrina.elliot@4cmc.ca for detailed job description and to apply by January 25th, 2019

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Education/Trade Schools

Considering a Career in Real Estate?

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We provide training & tutoring.

Talk to Karl Neff 250 377 250-377-3030 SStart your new career today!

Courses. A Great Gift. Next C.O.R.E. February 23rd and 24th. Saturday and Sunday.

P.A.L. January 30th & February 1st evenings. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

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

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REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER (MSW)

Tl’etinqox Government is seeking a Registered Social Worker (MSW) who works well in a team environment and has extensive experience with advanced and complex social work cases. Under the direction of the Health and Wellness Director, and in consult with the health team and related government agencies, the individual will manage complex psychosocial problems, and perform a variety of casework and counselling services.

Preference will be given to candidates with First Nation experience.

For a complete job description email katrina.elliot@4cmc.ca by January 29th, 2019

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Are you driven? Can you solve problems & take on unique challenges?

We are seeking a Sales Professional to join our Kamloops team.

For more details & to apply, visit: eaglehomes.ca/careers Only successful candidates will receive contact to establish immediate next steps.

No phone calls please.

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Funding available for those who qualify!

Courses start every week!

courses mid-week & weekends.

NEW - Intro to Reloading & Bear Aware courses on demand.

For schedules see www.pal-core-ed.com or 778-470-3030

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Join our award winning team at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Kamloops.

We are looking for individuals with a passion for hospitality and customer service excellence.

Immediate opportunities are available for: • Front Desk • Housekeeping • Breakfast Host Apply in person with your resume to: 1475 Hugh Allan Drive Or by email to

steve.earl@marriott.com

OPEN ROUTE CREW WANTED Kamloops This Week is looking for a driver and crew to deliver open routes Wednesday and Friday mornings (approx. 4 hours per delivery day). A delivery vehicle will be provided. Pay is $14 per hour.

Candidates must have a Class 5 drivers licence and be physically able to deliver newspapers (up to 60 addresses per hour).

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Adam Alexander & Associates Human Resource Management Consultants

CONTROLLER Adam Alexander & Associates has been retained, by Simpcw Resources LLP, to assist them in their search for a Controller.

Simpcw Resources LLP, located in Barriere, B.C., is an independent, regionally operated, economic development arm of the Simpcw First Nation. The Simpcw First Nation is a member of the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council and part of Secwepemc (Shuswap) Nation. It is approximately 60 km north of the City of Kamloops, located in the Central Interior region of British Columbia. From snow–capped mountains to the panoramic views, the natural scenic wonders will leave you breathless and yearning for more. The region abounds and beckons nature lovers with pristine wilderness, crystalline rivers, temperate climate and outstanding adventures in nature.

Simpcw Resources LLP capitalizes on sustainable, responsible business and economic development opportunities in the region with the purpose of generating job creation, training and business opportunities for the Simpcw First Nation.

Together with our partners, our multi-disciplinary team of professionals and technical staff, are backed by a trained and experienced workforce. Simpcw Resources LLP provides a full suite of specialized contracting services and is able to support all aspects of resource and industrial development projects.

Simpcw Resources LLP has a staff of 40 plus and some 20 to 25 employees engaged in construction and maintenance of major infrastructure roads, bridges, pipelines, mines, and various types of contract work.

Simpcw Resources LLP provides a range of services to support the resource development industry from pipeline maintenance, environmental assessment/monitoring, site rehabilitation/reclamation, construction, logging, archaeology surveys, helicopter services, security and a variety of training programs.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Controller is responsible for planning, organizing, controlling and evaluating the overall full cycle accounting and financial processes, including conformity with GAAP for Simpcw Resources LLP. The primary mandate and essential responsibilities will include: • Provides leadership and direction to the Simpcw Resources LLP and its affiliated companies, ensuring proper financial accounting, budgeting, reporting, monitoring and accounting; • Ensures the safeguarding of Simpcw Resources LLP’s assets; • Develops and implements financial policies, procedures and systems; • Monitors and assesses the efficiency and effectiveness of the financial systems and software programs, • Provides advise and direction to C.E.O. and the Board of Director on the Simpcw Resources LLP financial processes and functions; • Prepares and presents quarterly and annual financial reports to CEO and Board of Director; • Liaises and communicates with external auditors, funding agencies, customers and suppliers so as to maximize the effectiveness of the Finance department and the Simpcw Resources LLP and its affiliated companies; • Directs routine accounting functions such as Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliations, billings & collections, inventory management and membership lists; • Performs general human resources management functions, including department hiring, training, development, motivation, succession planning and discipline; • Reviews, analyzes and maintains adequate insurance for Simpcw Resources LLP assets and risks; The challenging responsibilities of this position will appeal to the professional who possess a university degree in Accounting and an Accounting designation (CA, CGA, CMA or AFOA) preferred, or equivalent, and is supported by a minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in an accounting environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory and/or senior management position. Previous experience and knowledge of major infrastructure development projects in the construction, forestry, renewable energy and pipeline disciplines is essential. Experience in a First Nations environment would be an asset.

Other key requirements include excellent communication skills, strong organizational skills, the ability to set and manage priorities and meet deadlines, proficiency in team building, strong leadership and mentoring skills, uncompromising work ethic and close attention to detail, an ability to work collaboratively as a team, and good computer skills with Microsoft office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and financial software (Traqspera data base and Sage). The ability to adapt, undertake multiple tasks and respond quickly to changing priorities is imperative.

If you possess the necessary qualifications and skills, please forward your cover letter, resume and salary expectations, in strictest confidence, by Friday, February 8th, 2019, to: Adam Alexander & Associates C/o Bill W. Gallis, Senior Principal Human Resources Management Consultants 968 Nicola Street, Kamloops, B.C., V2C 2R9 bgallis@telus.net www.adamalexander.ca Please quote Controller in the subject line.

“PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE”

Dreaming Of Driving A New Truck?

“0” Down Lease to Own! Shadow Lines is offering new 2019 tractors to a few select candidates as lease to own trucks. These trucks will be fully equipped with full warranty, for work in our Dry Bulk division, running from the Okanagan region to the Lower Mainland and back.

Candidates for these trucks must have a clean drivers abstract, good work ethic, and pneumatic tank experience. We offer, along with the new truck, year round work, great rates.

Call Natalie at 604-830-1037 or 604-888-2928

Help Wanted Mario’s Towing Is Expanding!

Our Kamloops Office is Growing Fast! Looking for Heavy Tow Truck operator.

Must Pass Criminal Records Check. Experience an asset but will train the successful candidate. Must be available for all shifts. Please forward Resumes & Current Drivers Abstract to: ndimambro@marios-towing.com

No Phone Calls Please!

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GENERAL LABORERS We are a well established, growing plywood and veneer manufacturer. If you have your own transportation, can work shift work, are fit and have a good work ethic, then we need you.

We are located east of the City of Kamloops, on Dallas Drive and are requiring full time General Laborers.

We offer a great benefits package after a satisfactory probation period. Please submit your resume in person, Monday to Friday 8:00 - 4:30 pm.

THOMPSON RIVER VENEER PRODUCTS LTD. If you cannot apply in person you can fax a full resume with references to 250-573-6052

Livestock

Livestock

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR

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 /Office 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

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110 Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Activation Laboratories We are looking to fill positions for Laboratory Technician (BSc required) and Sample Prep Technician. No experience necessary. Email resumes to: nolangoddard@actlabs.com or apply in person at 9989 Dallas Drive. Competitive wages and benefits.

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

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

Vehicle is required.

For more information please call the Circulation Department at

250-374-0462

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Livestock 24th Annual Pine Butte Purebred Horned Herford Bull Sale!

Saturday, February 16th at 1:00 pm at the BC Livestock Kamloops Stockyards. Top Quality Purebred Hereford Bulls on offer. These boys are big, strong and quiet with incredible haircoats! Add tremendous depth and soundness to your herd.

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

PETS For Sale?

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Building Supplies

Firewood/Fuel

STEEL BUILDING SALE...”REALLY BIG SALE-EXTRA WINTER DISCOUNT ON NOW!!” 20X21 $5,726. 25X25 $6,370.

30X31 $8,818. 32X33 $8,995. 35X35 $12,464. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1855-212-7036. www.pioneersteel.ca

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

Stock up now. Campfire wood.

(250) 377-3457.

Diningroom table w/8-chairs, c/w Buffet and Hutch. Med Colour. $850. 250-374-8933.

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

Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462

Help Wanted

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Misc. for Sale

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Furniture

LOOKING FOR DOOR TO DOOR CARRIERS

Kids & Adults needed!

DOWNTOWN

Rte 308 - 355 9thAve, 703977 St. Paul St. – 40 p Rte 311- 423-676 1st Ave, 440-533 2nd Ave, 107-237 Battle St, 135-137 St Paul St. – 30 p.

Rte 317 - 535-649 7th Ave. 702-794 Columbia St,(evenside)702-799 Nicola St.-46 p Rte 319 - 545 6th Ave, 609-690 Columbia St,(evenside), 604-692 Nicola St.-16 p Rte 320 – 483-587 9th Ave, 801-991 Battle St, 804-992 Columbia St (Even Side), 803-995 Nicola St. - 51 p.

Rte 322 - 694 11th Ave, 575-694 13th Ave, 1003-1091 Battle St, 1008-1286 Columbia St, 1004- 1314 Nicola St. – 61 p Rte 324 – 606-795 Pine St. – 29 p.

Rte 325 - 764-825 9th Ave, 805-979 Columbia St(odd side), 804-987 Dominion St, 805-986 Pine St.-65p Rte 327 – 1003 Columbia St, 1203-1296 Dominion St. – 38 p.

Rte 328 – 935 13th Ave, Cloverleaf Cres, Dominion Cres, Pine Cres, Park Cres. – 62 p.

Rte 331 – 984-987 9th Ave, 1125 10th Ave, 901-981 Dominion St, 902-999 Munro St, 806-990 Pleasant St. – 37 p.

Rte 333 – 1005-1090 Pine St, 1003-1176 Pleasant St. -39 p.

Rte 339 - 1265-1401 9TH Ave, 916-1095 Fraser St. – 49 p Rte 372 - 22-255 W. Battle St, 660 Lee Rd, 11-179 W. Nicola St. – 53 papers Rte 380 - Arbutus St, Chaparral Pl, Powers Rd, Sequoia Pl. – 71 p Rte 385 – 350-390 W. Battle St, Strathcona Terr. – 30 p.

Rte 387 – 643-670 McBeth Pl. – 22 p.

Rte 389 – Bluff Pl, 390 Centre Ave, 242-416 W. Columbia St, Dufferin Terr, Garden Terr, Grandview Terr. – 61 p.

Rte 390 – Fernie Crt, 158-400 Fernie Pl, Guerin Creek Way. – 49 p.

LOWER SAHALI/SAHALI Rte 401 - 250-395 Pemberton Terrace, 395-425 Pemberton Terrace – 84 p.

Rte 403 – 405-482 Greenstone Dr, Tod Cres. – 28 p.

Rte 405 – Anvil Cres, 98-279 Bestwick Dr, Bestwick Crt E. & W, Morrisey Pl. – 49 p.

Rte 453 - 1575-1580 Springhill Drive – 73 p.

Rte 470 – Farnham Wynd, 102-298 Waddington Dr. – 67 p.

Rte 472 - 1750-1795 Summit Dr. – 34 p Rte 474 – Coppertree Ct, Trophy Crt. – 20 p.

Rte 482 - 101-403 Robson Dr. – 67 p Rte 484 - 1923-2069 Gladstone Dr, 1869-1888 Gladstone Pl,611-680 Robson Dr,695 Robson Dr-64p Rte 492 – 2000-2099 Monteith Dr, Sentinel Crt. – 38 p.

ABERDEEN

Rte 510 - 372-586 Aberdeen Dr, 402-455 Laurier Dr. – 42 p

JUNIPER

Rte 655 – 1685 Finlay Ave, 2202-2385, 2416-2458 (Even Side) Skeena Dr. – 36 p.

Rte 670 - 1900-2099 Galore Cres, 1600-1647 Galore Crt, 1712-1799 Galore Pl. - 107 p.

VALLEYVIEW

Rte 602 – Apple Lane, Knollwood Cres, Parkhill Dr, 1783 Valleyview Dr. – 47 p.

Rte 603 – Chickadee Rd, Comazzetto Rd, Strom Rd, 1625-1648 & 1652-1769 Valleyview Dr.- 44 Rte 605 – 1770-1919 Glenwood Dr, Knollwood Dr, Vicars Rd. – 64 p.

Rte 606 – Orchard Dr, Russet Wynd, 1815-1899 Valleyview Dr. – 41 p.

Rte 608 – Curlew Rd & Pl, 1925-1980 Glenwood Dr. - 73 p.

Rte 612 – 2079 Falcon Rd, Flamingo Rd, 2040-2177 Glenwood Dr. – 64 p.

Rte 613 - 2210-2291 Crescent Dr, 115-155 Highland Rd, 2244-2296 Park Dr,2207-2385 E TCH-64 p Rte 620 – MacAdam Rd, McKay Pl, Pyper Way, 25162580 Valleyview Dr. – 70 p.

Rte 621 – Duck Rd, Skelly Rd, 96 Tanager Dr, 2606-2876 Thompson Dr. – 50 p.

RAYLEIGH

Rte 830 – Chetwynd Dr, Stevens Dr. – 56 p.

Rte 833 – Cameron Rd, Davie Rd. – 44 p.

Rte 836 – 133-197 Cahilty Cres, 150-187 Hyas Pl, 4551-4648 Spurraway Rd. – 36 p.

Rte 837 – 103-190 Helmcken Dr, 4654-4802 Spurraway Rd. – 22 p.

Rte 842 – 3945-4691 Yellowhead Hwy. – 35 p.

DALLAS/ BARNHARTVALE

Rte 701 – Freda Ave, Klahanie Dr, Morris Pl, Shelly Dr, 901-935 Todd Rd. – 91 p.

Rte 706 – 1078-1298 Lamar Dr, Molin Pl, - 29 p.

Rte 750 - 5101-5299 Dallas Dr, Mary Pl, Nina Pl, Rachel Pl-31p Rte 751 – 5310 Barnhartvale Rd, Bogetti Pl, 5300-5599 Dallas Dr, 5485-5497 ETC Hwy, Viking Dr,

Wade Pl. – 64 p.

Rte 754 – Hillview Dr, Mountview Dr. – 39 p.

Rte 755 – 6159-6596 Dallas Dr, McAuley, Melrose, Yarrow. – 72 p.

Rte 759 – Beverly Pl, 6724-7250 Furrer Rd, McIver Pl, Pat Rd, Stockton Rd. – 40 p.

Rte 760 – Beaver Cres, Chukar Dr. – 64 p.

Rte 761 – 6022-6686 Furrer Rd, Houston Pl, Parlow Rd, Pearse Pl, Urban Rd. – 57 p.

BROCKLEHURSTS/ NORTH SHORE

Rte 30 – 1810-1897 Fleetwood Ave, 995-1085 Southill St. – 33 p.

Rte 121 - 103-105 Dot St, 501-556 McKenzie Ave, 290-381 Maple St, 102-196 Yew St. – 55 p.

Rte 123 - 301-599 Royal Ave. – 37 p Rte 151 - 1020-1132 7th St, 1024-1112 8th St, Berkley Pl, Dundas St, Richmond Ave-72 p

BATCHELOR

Rte 175 – 1800-1899 Norfolk Crt, Norview Pl, 821-991 Norview Rd. – 38 p.

Rte 183 – 2003-2074 Saddleback Dr, 2003-2085 Grasslands Blvd. – 74 p.

Rte 187 – 2100-2130 Doubletree Cres, 1050-1100 Latigo Dr, 21002169 Saddleback Dr. – 56 p,

WESTSYDE

Rte 246 - 806-970 Mcarthur Dr, 819-931 McConnell Cres. – 56 p.

Rte 253 - Irving P, 2401-2477 Parkview Dr, Rhonmohe Cres, 2380&2416 Westsyde Rd.-54p Rte 258 - 806-879 McQueen Dr, 2136-2199 Perryville P. – 36p Rte 260 - 2040 – 2185 Westsyde Rd. – 24 p.

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Scrap Car Removal

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250-395-6218 Misc. for Sale

Apt/Condos for Sale The Willows 55+ condos across from Northills Mall.

1+den & 2bdrms, 5appl. $210,000-$269,000. 250-3766637 or 250-376-8824.

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

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For Sale By Owner 2018 - 16x58 Mobile Home.

2bdrms, 2bths. Pad $400.

Patio, shed, gas heat. $165,000/obo. 250-819-0227.

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IN THE MATTER OF THE BANKRUPTCY OF

Jason Herbert Reid

OF THE CITY OF KAMLOOPS IN THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Notice is hereby given that Jason Herbert Reid filed an Assignment in Bankruptcy on January 22, 2019, and that the First Meeting of Creditors will be held on February 12, 2019 at 10:00 AM, at the Office of the Trustee, 340-546 St. Paul Street, Kamloops BC V2C 5T1.

Dated at Kelowna, BC, this 22nd of January, 2019.

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Misc. for Sale

Do you have an item for sale under $750?

5th wheel hitch $300. Ford air flow tailgate w/lock black $160. 250-374-8285.

Butcher-Boy commercial meat grinder 3-hp. 220 volt. c/w attachments. $1800. 250318-2030.

Carboys 23L. $30. 11.5L $20.

1-gal jugs $3/each. Bottle dry rack $15. 250-376-0313.

Craftsman Circular Saw brand new asking $120 (250) 579-8173 Fishing Kayak 10ft. $450.

IGO Titan 36 Electric Bike w/battery. $900.

778-4711096.

Hockey Gear fits 5’4” 120 lbs, brand new + skates 6.5 size.

Serious inquires only $650/obo. for all. Call 9-6pm 250-374-7992.

La Sportiva Nepal Cube GTX climbing boots, men size 10.

New. $500. 2-161cm Snowboards. Never used $375.

Gently used. $325. 578-7776.

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1978 Ford T. Bird hardtop.

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Snowmobiles

1994 Fleetwood Cobra 37.5 ft.

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

2017 GMC Sierra. Fully loaded, remote start, running brds. $30,000. 250-819-0227.

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