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The past two years have marked two of the worst wildfire seasons on record, with more than 2.5-million hectares of the province scorched by wildfire in 2017 and 2018 and nearly $1.2 billion spent fighting those fires.

In response, the provincial government is spending more money to prevent and respond to wildfires and, among other improvements, has pledged more firefighters to combat the coming blazes.

“We learned a lot about what we’re doing right and where we can improve,” said B.C. Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development Minister Doug Donaldson, who was in Kamloops on Tuesday.

Some of the most substantial changes being made include making more crews available and more training initiatives for Type 2 (contract) and Type 3 (emergency) firefighters.

Another is better integration of air support from helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, which will also be made available earlier in the wildfire season.

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SEAN BRADY/KTW Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development Minister Doug Donaldson shakes the hands of B.C. Wildfire Service firefighters at a press event in Kamloops on Tuesday morning.

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Tools like night vision goggles and unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) will be used in the field by wildfire crews to assist with fire mapping and infrared scanning for hotspots.

To account for these improvements, the provincial government has increased the annual wildfire budget to $101 million from $64 million.

But alongside that figure, it should be noted the province has not spent less than what was previously budgeted on a wildfire season since 2011 — and that is the only time it has done so in the past 11 years, spending $247 million each season on average.

Last year’s worst-on-record wildfire season cost the province $615 million, according to the latest figures from the B.C. Wildfire Service.

Donaldson said the AbbottChapman report “certainly influenced” the decision to make

changes, noting that a progress report by the government, detailing the implementation of that report’s recommendations, is due out on April 30.

The forests minister said First Nations groups will be also be better integrated into wildfire prevention, response and decision-making, including training for Type 2 and Type 3 firefighters led by the First Nations’ Emergency Services Society of B.C. and the development of a First Nations firefighter recruitment strategy.

Another program in the works is a predictive services section at the BC Wildfire Service that will use the “best available science, technology and human expertise” to assess fire weather conditions and behaviour, Donaldson said.

Community wildfire roundtables are also planned. They will be hosted by the Fraser Basin Council and include local, provincial and First Nations government representatives, industry leaders and those in communities facing

wildfire risks.

On the prevention side of the equation, Donaldson admitted there remains plenty of work to be done.

“That work is ongoing. We have a lot of catching up to do.

That’s what the Abbott-Chapman report pointed out,” he said.

“That was something that was pointed out in the Filmon report in 2003.”

Part of that work is being done by municipalities, which now have access to a $60-million fund called the community resiliency investment program, which was introduced in September 2018 with the intention of granting funds to those looking to implement FireSmart initiatives to reduce wildfire risks.

Communities that have implemented FireSmart initiatives can become recognized by the national program. In B.C., 46 neighbourhoods and 11 municipalities have been recognized to date, including Kamloops in 2016.

BCTF has a new president MICHAEL POTESTIO STAFF REPORTER michael@kamloopsthisweek.com

A former Quesnel teacher and six-year vice president of the BC Teachers’ Federation has been acclaimed as its next president.

Teri Mooring was named president-elect of the BCTF and its 43,000 members on and succeeds Glen Hansman, whose three-year term comes to an end on June 30.

Though she doesn’t know Mooring personally, Kamloops-Thompson Teachers’ Association president Amanda Jensen expressed confidence in her abilities.

“I have no doubt in my mind that she’ll lead us into the next year and certainly into our contract negotiations in the same way she led us for the years she’s been on the executive committee,” Jensen.

“She’s a very powerful woman, she’s very knowledgeable, she speaks very well and I’m excited for her.”

The five-year deal between the provincial government and the BCTF expires on June 30 and bargaining has already begun at the provincial level.

Locally, bargaining has yet to begin, but Jensen said those talks may start at any time, noting the union wants to be talking to the employer in April and May.

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Teen accused in attack plot may get bail TIM PETRUK STAFF REPORTER tim@kamloopsthisweek.com

A Kamloops girl accused of orchestrating a plot to use weapons in an attack on students and staff at a city high school will learn Wednesday whether she will be released on bail.

The teenager is charged alongside a boy with conspiracy to commit assault with a weapon.

The teens are accused of plotting to carry out their attack on Feb. 7.

The teens’ identities are protected by provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Any information that could identify them, including

the name of the school they are alleged to have planned to target, cannot be published.

The details of the circumstances against the teens are also bound by a publication ban.

Both the boy and the girl have until recently maintained troubling social-media accounts.

The boy’s Instagram account had been named after a notorious U.S. school shooting and included images and text regarding mass slayings.

A post on the girl’s Instagram page appeared to show a school shooting in progress.

The boy was granted bail on Feb. 13. He is living with family under strict conditions.

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The girl was held for a 30-day in-custody psychiatric assessment, the findings of which are also bound by a publication ban.

Kamloops provincial court Judge Stephen Harrison is expected to deliver a decision on the girl’s bail on Wednesday afternoon. Harrison has previously described the allegations against the teens as being “of grave concern.”

The Kamloops-Thompson school district sent a letter home to parents after KTW published a story about the plot, assuring them such threats are dealt with seriously.

The boy is expected to return to court on April 8.

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Foul play suspected in cowboy’s disappearance It has been nearly two months since Ben Tyner went missing in the Nicola Valley and police now say foul play is suspected in connection with his mysterious disappearance.

“Sometimes at the onset of an investigation, there are pieces that don’t quite fit and, while there is nothing definite, they warrant further investigation,” RCMP Sgt. Janelle Shoihet said in a news release.

“Now having had the opportunity to review all the pieces, we believe that the circumstances surrounding Mr. Tyner’s disappearance may involve criminality.”

Tyner, who was manager of Nicola Ranch, was reported missing to Merritt RCMP on Jan.

28 after his horse was found in the backcountry.

After seven days of combining the Nicola Valley for a sign of the missing cowboy, Merritt RCMP enlisted support from the Southeast District Major Crime Unit to provide additional resources.

To protect the integrity of the investigation, Shoihet said, no further details can be provided.

Tyner’s family from Wyoming travelled to the Merritt area in February to help in the search, but have since returned home.

Anyone with information regarding Tyner’s disappearance is asked to contact the Merritt RCMP at 250-378-4262 or the Southeast District Major Crime Unit tip line at 1-877-987-8477.

FACEBOOK PHOTO Nicola Ranch manager Ben Tyner has not been seen since Jan. 26. Police believe his disappearance involves criminality.

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LOCAL NEWS Western Canada Theatre technical director Brad Leavitt inspects the inside ceiling structure of Sagebrush Theatre in mid-February. The theatre was closed indefinitely when theatre staff noticed a cracked roof truss.

Structural engineers are now drawing up different options for repair of the building on Ninth Avenue, which is owned by the Kamloops-Thompson school district.

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The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has doubled its annual support for Western Canada Theatre to help offset costs accrued as a result of displacement due the closure of Sagebrush Theatre.

WCT artistic director James MacDonald recently requested from the board $5,000 in support of its 2019 holiday production.

Previously, the TNRD funded the professional theatre company to the tune of $4,000 (2018), $3,500 (2017) and $3,200 (2014 to 2016).

TNRD marketing and communications manager Michelle Nordstrom said closure of Sagebrush Theatre due to structural issues, after a crack was discovered in one of the roof truss’s, occurred after WCT’s request to the board, prompting Area J (Copper Desert Country) director Ronaye Elliott to recommend increasing funding to $10,000.

Funding is split among the 10 electoral areas, with each contributing $1,000 from its general budget.

Sagebrush shuttered through summer MICHAEL POTESTIO STAFF REPORTER michael@kamloopsthisweek.com

Don’t expect to be spending a midsummer’s night at Sagebrush Theatre this year.

The 685-seat theatre at 1300 Ninth Ave. — attached to South Kamloops secondary — closed in mid-February due to a crack in one of the wooden roof trusses. The theatre is now expected to be out of commission until at least September.

Contributing to the five-month timeline is the amount of planning that needs to be done before any repairs begin, KamloopsThompson school district of facilities Art McDonald told KTW. Structural engineers are now drawing up different options and SD73 is working with them to determine the implications of each particular option, such as having to open up a wall or

the ceiling, McDonald said.

Determining what materials will be used to brace the structure — such as more wood or steel — is part of the decision making process as well, McDonald said, noting costs of repairs are still to be determined.

“We’re basically in preliminary design where you do enough work so you can cost out your options and fix a schedule to them,” he said.

“Once that’s done and we’ve picked an option, then you do the detailed design, which is what everything gets built off of.”

McDonald is hoping the design process doesn’t take the entire spring, with the goal being to have the repairs completed by September.

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Sagebrush Theatre was built in increments, beginning in the 1950s as South Kamloops secondary (then known as Kam High) was constructed, followed by theatre additions in the 1970s and 1980s.

The closure of Sagebrush has forced various user groups — including Western Canada Theatre, Kamloops Symphony Orchestra, dance schools, high schools and promoters booking touring acts — to find other venues.

Those include the theatre in the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre on Rogers Way in Aberdeen, which can hold up to 450 people, and Pavilion Theatre at 10th Avenue and Lorne Street near downtown, which can seat 165 patrons.

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Truck crashes, fuel spills spur TNRD director to act

At left is an aerial view of current West Victoria Street looking east. At right is a drawing of what that same stretch of road is expected to look like once the $13-million rehabilitation project is finished.

JESSICA WALLACE STAFF REPORTER jessica@kamloopsthisweek.com

A ThompsonNicola Regional District director will be meeting with the province next month to reiterate a need for changes to the Yellowhead Highway, following two truck crashes on the road north of Kamloops earlier this winter.

“There are changes that need to be made, whether they are putting up cement abutments on the side of the road or changes to signage or whatever.

We’ve got to do something,” Wells Gray Country director Carol Schaffer told KTW. In late January, Schaffer spearheaded a TNRD call for the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to review and upgrade a section of Highway 5 about seven kilometres north of Vavenby to Valemount.

Schaffer cited concern for the North Thompson River after 350 litres of diesel fuel leaked into the river after the Dec. 30 truck crash, resulting in water supply being

compromised for Vavenby residents.

A second spill occurred near Avola on Jan. 5 following another truck crash.

Schaffer said winter road conditions may have contributed to the crashes and she wants to ensure proper maintenance, including snow clearing, sanding and salting, is done on the highway.

In a letter to the TNRD board, the province said a “safe, reliable transportation network is paramount to the ministry and the performance of our maintenance contractors is an essential part of achieving this result.”

Contractors’ work is monitored and audited, the letter noted. Additionally, the province is working on the next round of maintenance contracts, which will include updated maintenance specifications.

Schaffer said she will be meeting with the ministry in midApril.

Have your say on transit in city BC Transit and the City of Kamloops are seeking public input and feedback on local area transit plans through open houses scheduled for next week.

In 2012, the Kamloops Transit Future Plan was completed and adopted by the city.

With many of the priorities of that plan now complete, the city and BC Transit are looking to update the plan by seeking public input.

The Transit Future Action Plan is a refresher to the 2012 Kamloops Transit Future Plan.

The public can share its feedback during the following open houses: Open houses will be held on Wednesday, March 27, at the following locations and times: • Lansdowne transit exchange, Lansdowne Street and Sixth Avenue downtown, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

• The Terrace Room in Thompson Rivers University’s Campus Activity Centre, from noon to 4 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Those who cannot attend the open houses can provide their feedback through an online survey and suggest infrastructure improvement ideas on a mapping tool available at letstalk.kamloops.ca/ transitaction.

Delays and digging up artifacts will be part of West Victoria project MICHAEL POTESTIO

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It’s short-term pain for long-term gain.

That’s how Alistair Elliot, project manager for Extreme Excavating, described the impact of West Victoria Street rehabilitation work on the travelling public.

The general contractor for the project joined many municipal officials on March 14 for a public information session at St. Andrews on the Square, where Kamloopsians were given an overview of the work ahead for the arterial route between Overlanders Bridge and BCLC headquarters.

A variety of construction work is slated for the $13-million project — new lighting, sidewalks on both sides of the street, landscaping, a repaved road, signal and crosswalk changes and relocation of power lines underground.

The most important part, however, will be upgrading the utilities below the street that are more than 100 years old, city capital projects manager Darren Crundwell told KTW. “We know we’re on borrowed time with a lot of those utilities,” he said.

Construction is expected to begin on April 15 and last from 18 months to two years.

Work will be done in four stages, with crews digging down about 12 feet one phase at a time.

Elliot said the biggest challenge is making space in the narrow corridor for the new pipes that will be laid next to the old ones from 1907, which will remain active until the new utilities are online.

Once the pipes are replaced, the roadwork and landscaping will follow, then it’s on to the next section, though there will be some overlap between stages.

Stage one — beginning next month — will involve tearing up West Victoria Street from BCLC to The Mustard Seed New Life Community. Temporary two-way traffic will be in place on one-way Seymour Street.

The timeline for completion of that phase is the end of July, Elliot said.

For stage two, the south-side lanes of West Victoria Street between the bridge and Seymour Street will be under construction.

Phase three will be the mirror opposite and phase four will concentrate on the portion between the north side of the fork of West Victoria Street and the bridge.

Work on the second stage is expected to last from mid-May to mid-September, stage three from mid-July to mid-November and stage four from the beginning of October to the middle of December.

The final stage — through the winter and into next summer — will involve tying up loose ends of the project, Elliot said.

Power poles won’t come down until the new lines are in the ground, so their removal and portions of the south sidewalk will be completed in the spring of 2020, followed by installing the final layer of asphalt.

Those timelines, however are only tentative, Elliot stressed.

Uncontrollable factors like weather may extend the project closer to the full two-year projection.

Traffic congestion is expected and the city is asking motorists have patience during the roadwork. Though one lane in and out of downtown through the construction zone will be in place at all times, Crundwell

encouraged travellers to use alternate routes if possible.

Special routing consideration is also being made for emergency vehicles, buses and local business traffic during construction.

There are 28 businesses along the corridor and Elliot said his crews will be in constant communication with them about mitigating the impact of construction.

Glenn Day, a bus driver with BC Transit, attended the open house to learn how the project will impact him.

“Drive on it every day,” said the 65-yearold who was born and raised in Kamloops.

Day said he was appreciative to learn of the access buses will have through the area during construction.

The first half-hour of Thursday’s information session drew about 20 people, who viewed poster boards of the project and a video showing what the corridor will look like once complete.

Multiple trees and new, wider sidewalks will line both sides of the street. Currently there is no sidewalk on the north side of the West Victoria Street, but once the project is finished, there will be a a sidewalk from First Avenue to behind the Sun Life Financial Building in the 200-block of West Victoria Street.

The city and Extreme Excavating foresee finding old artifacts.

“Without a doubt,” Elliot said.

“We’ve planned for it, Crundwell said.

“We’ve got our permits in place and we have archeologists on board with the project.

Tk’emlups is supporting it.”

West Victoria Street is a historic part of Kamloops that was once home to the city’s Chinatown.

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It had been less than a week since the icy grip of winter had finally relaxed and allowed above-zero temperatures to filter into the city. The Thompson rivers still featured ice and snow dotted the hillsides and shady parts of backyards.

Amid that cold landscape, a dozen city firefighters and 10 forestry firefighters were pressed into action to fight the first grass fire of the year.

Flames were blackening about two hectares just north of Tranquille on the Lake, two hectares that only a week ago were covered in snow.

The rapid switch from winter to fire season shows just how dry this region is, even with snow still in sight.

And Monday’s small blaze served as a reminder that the wildfire season is no longer contained to spring and summer.

Even snow and rain is no match for a spark in the sagebrush and grasses that seemingly remain dry year-round.

It is not clear how the fire started, but it is a reminder for all to be vigilant as the annual wildfire season begins again, this year a bit earlier than usual.

There is nothing we can do about lightning strikes in forests, but there is something that can be done about the causes of other fires, be it from an abandoned campfire, a tossed cigarette, a passing train’s sparks or an ill-advised decision to do some welding amid tinder-dry fuel on a blisteringly hot day.

The summer to come may yet be filled, for the third straight year, with smoky skies, due to forces beyond our control.

But there is much we can and should control and we need tom start thinking about it now, even as the snow on the hills still melts and ice in the river continues to shrink.

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.C. Agriculture Minister Lana Popham has launched the second phase of her remake of an NDP icon, the Agricultural Land Commission.

In a determined push to plow under changes made since the Dave Barrett government hastily imposed the Agricultural Land Reserve in the early 1970s, Popham has introduced a new batch of legislative amendments.

It’s an effort to stop what she claims is pressure from speculators, who are buying farmland and trying to get it sprung from the ALR so they can grow houses on it.

The latest amendments dissolve the regional ALC panels set up to bring local knowledge to the table. The whole show will again be run from Burnaby, with token regional appointees on a central commission.

When Popham proudly unveiled the amendments a couple of weeks ago, there was an awkward moment. The bill includes a new definition of “person,” changing it to a provincial or local government or their agencies. People, specifically farmers, will not be persons once the NDP-Green coalition pushes this nanny-state vision through.

It’s awkward because Bill 15 was presented the day before International Women’s Day, celebrating the 90th anniversary of the “persons case,” in which five pioneering women won the right to vote in Canada.

In B.C., women remain persons, unless they’re farmers.

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VICTORIA Horrible optics aside, it’s a minor change. Property owners applying to exclude land from the ALR have long had to obtain the view of their local government, to determine if an exclusion fits with community plans for roads and utilities. Soon only state entities will be able to apply to remove land, if and when they see fit to judge the property owner’s wishes.

After I reported this, Popham sent me a lengthy statement, including the following: “Over the last few years, we’ve seen people buying land in the ALR, only to turn around and immediately apply to get it pulled out of the ALR so they can develop it.

This volume of applications to review has become burdensome to both local governments and the ALC, since in many cases exclusion applications are not approved as they are for development purposes.”

In other words, local governments and the ALC continue to protect farmland, as required by

the former legislation. I asked the ALC for its latest data on this crushing volume of speculator applications, since it stopped posting archived decisions after Popham took charge.

In 2018, there was a grand total of 39 applications to remove land provincewide. One of two in the Interior region were approved. On Vancouver Island, four applications flooded in and all were refused. Same in the Kootenay region.

In the Okanagan, the commission grappled with 11 applications, turning away six. On the South Coast, there were 14, with nine refused. The numbers are even lower in 2017. The ALC annual report shows a steep decline in applications since the 1990s.

Here is current ALC staffing: A Popham-appointed chair and 18 commissioners oversee staff consisting of a CEO, director of policy and planning and director of operations. Kim Grout, the current CEO, made $185,096 plus benefits last year.

Under them are three senior policy planners, a policy planner, policy analyst and six planning officers.

On the operations side, there are two co-ordinators, four compliance and enforcement officers, an office manager and six technical and support staff.

Popham intends to hire more enforcement boots on the ground to cope with the speculator crisis she wants you to think is happening. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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OPINION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

CAVERS’ FOOD IDEA IS APPETIZING LOVE FOR ALL, HATRED FOR NONE Editor: Terrorism has no regard for mankind. It does not care for religion, race or culture. It lacks respect for humanity in general.

On this occasion, when 49 people of Muslim faith have been murdered in Christchurch, New Zealand, I have received many messages of support and love. I thank all well-wishers from the bottom of my heart.

However, I must add it is insufficient to stand in solidarity only when such massacres have taken place. It is our obligation to grow in respect and tolerance. It is important to shut down bigotry and hate speech right when it is taking hold.

If we let even a small amount of hatred grow inside our communities, it spirals into something much bigger one day, eventually affecting the lives of many. Therefore, we must not wait for tragedies to bring us together. We must stand beside each other at all times.

At this time, the words of the world head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community are relevant.

His Holiness says: “This tragic event should serve as a lesson and warning to other countries of the developed world that we must join together to tackle all forms of racial, ethnic and religious hatred with wisdom and with a firm hand.”

I end with a simple message for humanity — love for all, hatred for none.

Imam Tariq Azeem B.C. Ahmadiyya Muslim Community

Editor: Kudos to Christopher Foulds for his timely column of March 8 (‘More food for thought wasted’), in which he lamented the fact Kamloops council did not even discuss the idea behind a notice of motion from former councillor Donovan Cavers.

Cavers wanted council to commit to having at least five per cent of city plants be edible.

Reading Foulds’ column, I was swept up with a rush of “Yes. I never thought of that.

Let’s do it.”

In the UBC area in Vancouver, one can follow long pathways, meandering through glorious forest of blackberries. I love to harvest them when I visit — if the community hasn’t beat me to it.

We tend to express a lot of sympathy for people who struggle on the streets, often doing very little about it.

What could be more practical and economical than providing fresh, delicious food that’s often not affordable at the stores?

As for Cavers’ so-called ghost motions, I thought the city welcomed citizens to come up with good ideas.

I believe Cavers’ idea is brilliant.

Perhaps not every one of his suggestions is desirable, but at least he doesn’t appear to be pouting, as many failed hopefuls do.

He continues to contribute ideas and aspirations in which he believes.

I believe in this one. Let’s go for it, council.

Colleen Carbol Kamloops

PERPETUAL DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME WORKS Editor: I’ve read reader H.W. Druskee’s March 8 letter to the editor several times in an attempt to clarify his position on the twice-annual time change (‘An argument for keeping time change’).

I’m still mystified by much of the letter, but it seems to make a rational case for moving to daylight saving time year-round. Druskee offers a lot of advice to overcoming the inconvenience and problems of time changes, but they can

all be avoided by simply not changing the clocks at all.

I once asked an Indigenous person what he thought of the practise of changing the clocks twice per year.

He said, “Well, this is a typical white man’s solution to a

IF A MERE LAYMAN CAN FIGURE IT OUT . . .

Editor: I noticed the City of Kamloops was asking for residents’ help in keeping the catch basins clear of snow and debris.

I diligently shovelled the 100 feet from my driveway to our catch basin during

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the entire winter.

However, every time the plow came by, the driver pushed the snow right over the 100 feet and the basin.

I finally went out one night and requested the guy plow closer to the curb.

Editor: If the B.C. NDP government wants to help seniors, it should remove the carbon tax on our bills for natural gas, touted as clean energy.

He didn’t have a problem doing it.

Why do people who do this for a living need direction from layman?

Randy Anderson Kamloops

On my first three bills for 2019, which totalled $153, the carbon tax was more than $66.

Tom Ouellette Kamloops

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A grassfire that burned an estimated seven acres of land northwest of Tranquille Farms was knocked down in a

few hours on Monday.

Kamloops Fire Rescue responded just before 3 p.m. to the rapidly spreading, northbound fire that sparked on a hillside near the property and Tranquille Creek.

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The BC Wildfire Service followed with a 10-person crew and the blaze was extinguished and guarded before KFR left the scene at about 5:30 p.m. There were no reported injuries.

Cooper said KFR returned Tuesday to monitor for hot spots.

Fire investigators were also deployed to the scene on Tuesday, but the fire’s cause remains undetermined as of Tuesday morning.

The BC Wildfire Service lists the fire on its website as 1.8 hectares — about 4.5 acres in size — and as being person-caused, which is typically a default listing immediately following a wildfire when there is no apparent lightning strike in the area.

Cooper pointed out people enjoy walking in the Tranquille

NATHAN RITCHIE PHOTO Firefighters douse the grassfire near Tranquille on Monday afternoon.

Creek area and listed cigarette butts and campfires as the usual suspects in grassfire causes.

The fire started less than an hour after the provincial government announced Forests Minister Doug Donaldson would be

coming to Kamloops to announce preparations for the 2019 wildfire season.

Donaldson was at the provincial Wildfire Coordination Centre at Kamloops Airport on Tuesday to talk about plans for the upcoming wildfire season.

The past two years — 2018 and 2017 — led to record-setting fire seasons. In 2018, more than 13,000 square kilometres of terrain burned; in 2017, more than 12,000 square kilometres of land was torched.

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the home after their arrival, possible squatters had gained Kamloops Fire Rescue platoon entrance to the home. michael@kamloopsthisweek.com Capt. Darryl Cooper told KTW. KFR and the RCMP continWE OFFER DIRECT BILLING TO MANY INSURANCE PROVIDERS Neither gas nor electricity ue to investigate the cause.

An abandoned North was connected to the building, Cooper said it is unsafe for Kamloops house that was he said. fire investigators to enter the boarded up last year after a fire “Possibly human-caused, building, but KFR hopes to damaged most of its interior but [that’s] just speculation at be able to have an excavator went up in flames again on this point,” Cooper said, notopen up the charred home Tuesday morning. ing the blaze was extinguished to find out what caused the Kamloops firefighters without any other structures explosions, something that is responded to the house at 2:45 being threatened and no injucontingent upon homeowner a.m. after being called by an ries were reported. approval.

RCMP officer who saw smoke Firefighters were on scene The home at 156 Wilson St. and flames coming from the until 7 a.m. also caught fire in 2016 when Wilson Street residence.

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McDonald Park may be home to dog park JESSICA WALLACE

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The City of Kamloops is looking into creating a fenced, off-leash dog park in the former pool space in McDonald Park in North Kamloops.

The city has been working with the McDonald Park Neighbourhood Association since January on the concept, which could come before city council in the next two months.

Kamloops Coun. Bill Sarai sits on the civic operations committee.

He called the former pool, which was closed, but never re-opened, a “thorny issue” among residents, but said he looks to the neighbourhood association for guidance.

“You have to look at everything in a bigger picture,” Sarai said. “I think we do need a dog park. I totally agree with that and I think it’ll make that park more user-friendly. It’s a beautiful park, it’s just not used enough. It’s just going to attract some more people to come there. That will, in turn, bring more usage. I think that’s a good thing.”

McDonald Park Neighbourhood Association spokesperson Sarah Johnstone said the association began discussing ideas for McDonald Park last fall.

She said an off-leash dog park is desired by dog owners, noting the association wants to encourage use of the park and reduce negative activity, such as vandalism.

Johnstone said a pergola and picnic bench were previously removed due to problems in the park.

“We’re trying to bring things back into the park as opposed to taking things out,” she said.

Jonstone said the association membership and park neighbours were polled, with positive support noted.

The location, however, was not the first choice of the association, with some residents raising the issue of the pool.

Johnstone said the association was told that if the pool was revisited, it could be accommodated

in that location.

“We were in agreement with it after we talked it out because the change rooms that are there right now are drawing some less desirable attention,” she said.

The McDonald Park pool was built in 1958 and closed in 2016, with the initial plans for a spray park and wading pool to replace the large pool. Only a spray park has been added to the park.

City parks manager Jeff Putnam said details about cost and precise location for the proposed dog park are not yet available.

However, he said it would fall within the McDonald Park footprint and costs would likely be minimal, due to existing infrastructure.

McDonald Park is home to a bandshell, spray park, green space, pickleball courts, basketball courts, washrooms and community gardens.

The closest off-leash dog parks to the neighbourhood are on Ord Road in Brocklehurst and downtown.

Putnam said there is demand for another dog park, noting the Ord Road park is one of the busiest in the city.

Increased density in the area resulting from construction of Spirit Square and The Station housing projects would also increase demand.

The city’s parks master plan calls for another off-leash dog park in North Kamloops.

A total of five off-leash dog parks are managed by the city, which are located on Ord Road, in Westsyde Centennial Park, in Juniper Ridge, on River Street and in Aberdeen. McDonald Park would be the sixth.

The city also has multi-use parks and trails, including Kenna Cartwright Park, that allow off-leash dogs and onleash dog parks, including McDonald Park.

Kamloops parks prohibiting dogs include Riverside Park and McArthur Island. Putnam said staff information could go to council in the next two months and the off-leash dog park could be installed as early as this summer.

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The provincial government is spending $1.1 million on a program to deter youth from joining gangs, with Kamloops being one of the 12 communities involved in the project.

The funding supports the new ERASE (Expect Respect and a Safe Education) school-based gangprevention program.

It will be offered in communities identified by police and safety experts as those that could benefit from additional gang pre-

vention support.

Communities include Kamloops, Abbotsford, Burnaby, Delta, Kelowna, Langley, Nanaimo, Prince George, Surrey, Vancouver, Victoria

and Williams Lake.

The program will see the creation and delivery of new training and intensive supports focused on gun and gang violence awareness and preven-

tion. It will also include the creation of resources for classroom teachers.

Funding will go to the B.C. School Superintendents Association, which will help school districts in the 12 communities partner with the Boys Club Network, a B.C.-based nonprofit organization that works with school districts and community partners to create safe spaces for male youths ages 12 to 19.

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“Elsewhere can be dangerous, damaging, devastating. For many complex reasons, things have changed considerably for boys in our schools and communities.”

The B.C. School Superintendents Association will also use the funding to give 2,200 students, 1,500 parents and 2,500 educators, law-enforcement officials and

representatives of community-based organizations an opportunity to participate in gang-prevention and awareness-education and training sessions.

The sessions will be provided by Safer Schools Together, the Ministry of Education’s service-delivery partner for ERASE. Topics will include an overview of the current B.C. gang landscape, how gang members are recruiting, myths and realities of gang membership, warning signs and how to help if someone is being recruited or is already involved in gang-related activity.

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The Liberals’ last budget of this mandate sets the stage for the October federal election and includes a sprinkling of money for voters across a wide spectrum.

Here are highlights from the budget introduced on Tuesday by Finance Minister Bill Morneau: • $1.7 billion over five years, and $586 million a year after that, for a Canada Training Benefit to help workers upgrade skills and acquire new ones while keeping their jobs.

The benefit includes a $250-a-year tax credit to pay for training programs and access to employment insurance to cover living expenses for up to four weeks away from work.

• $1.18 billion over five years to toughen border security, including hiring more judges to handle judicial reviews of asylum applications.

• Measures to make housing more affordable, especially for first-time buyers, by letting them borrow $35,000 from RRSPs (up from $25,000) and

having the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. contribute a small share of equity for down payments.

• Federal deficit of $19.8 billion, including a $3-billion “risk adjustment,’’ an increase of $200 million from last year’s forecast.

The Liberals’ forecast again includes a gradual reduction in the deficit, but not quite as quickly as anticipated last year.

By 2023-2024, the projected federal deficit is $11.4 billion.

• $3.9 billion for farmers in supply-managed industries affected by new trade agreements with the United States and Asian countries.

• $2.2 billion for municipalities’ and First Nations’ infrastructure projects, through a one-time boost to the amount distributed through the federal gas-tax transfer.

• $1.2 billion over three years to enhance social services for Indigenous families and children, the main element in a package of spending aimed at Indigenous Peoples.

• Lowering the interest rate on Canada Student Loans to the prime rate, from the current

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• Creating a new Canadian Drug Agency to centralize the evaluations of the effectiveness and efficiency of new drugs and buy in bulk nationwide, instead of province-by-province.

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• $300 million over three years for rebates of up to $5,000 on electric or hydrogen-fuel-cell vehicles (with a maximum purchase price of $45,000).

• $950 million for municipal governments to refit their own buildings for energy efficiency and to provide their own subsidy programs for private homeowners to do the same.

• $50 million over five years to devise a new national dementia strategy.

• Funding for chronic-pain research, for survivors of veterans who married after they were 60 years old, for measures to ease the transition from military to civilian life and for Second World War commemorations.

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Dora Marie Deslaurier Dora Marie Deslaurier of Kamloops, BC passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 88 years of age, surrounded by her family.

She was predeceased by her husband Albert of 62 years in 1991. She is survived by her children Robert Deslaurier of Kamloops, BC, Bernard Deslaurier of Kamloops, BC, Florence (Lorne) Bunn of Edmonton, AB, Denise Beenen of Kamloops, BC, Richard (Connie) Deslaurier of Chilliwack, BC, Carol (Rob) Graham of Edmonton, AB and Doris (Tom) Brugger of Chilliwack, BC, sister Rita Brad of Shellbrook, SK, sisters-in-law Agnes Watier of Kamloops, BC, Tina Watier of Prince Albert, SK and Jean DeCock of Lloydminster, AB. She was also predeceased by her daughter Mary Deslaurier, son Raymond Deslaurier, son Maurice Deslaurier, grandson Bradley Graham, grandson Ryan Deslaurier, son-in-law Rick Beenen and daughterin-law Bev Deslaurier.

Dora was born in Leask, SK and loved to work outdoors on the farm with her dad and brothers.

After she left Leask she worked in Prince Albert, SK, then North Battleford, SK where she met Albert. Their journey together began in North Battleford where they started their family and had four of their ten children. Then their journey took them to Lloydminster where they had another five children, but that was not the end of their family.

Their final destination took them to Kamloops in 1965 where they had one more child for good luck. Mom worked part-time while raising her big brood, taking care of a large garden and a beautiful loving home. The family continued to

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The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude and thanks to the entire staff at Gemstone Care Facility. You made her final years so wonderful with all your kindness and compassion.

The Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 pm on Saturday, March 23, 2019 in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive. Viewing will take place prior to the service from 1:30 to 2:30 pm. Interment will take place on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at 11:00 am at Hillside Cemetery, 750 Notre Dame Drive, Kamloops.

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oxes are stacked, shelves sit empty and tenants have yet to arrive, but the Kamloops branch of the BCSPCA is nearly ready to open its new animal shelter and clinic.

The Community Animal Centre at 2815 Tranquille Rd. is about 95 per cent complete and a marked improvement over the current facilities, Hayley Bennett Ortner, community engagement manager for the local branch, told KTW. The spans 10,500 square feet and both the shelter and the new spay and neuter clinic are larger than current facilities.

While the shelter won’t house more animals, it will provide much needed additional space for the human staff and animals tenants alike.

“We’re going to be able to operate effectively now, the animals are going to have more space and they’re going to have more effective space,” Bennett Ortner said.

The facility replaces both the shelter on Eighth Street and the clinic in the 300-block of Tranquille Road, which will help reduce stress levels for the animals and travel costs.

Until now, shelter animals had to be driven between the two facilities multiple times a day.

“Any time you take an animal, especially who’s sick or has just been rescued or a feral cat that’s been captured, and you’re putting it in a crate and travelling with it, that’s increasing stress, increasing risks in their health,” said Bennett Ortner.

The clinic has its own entrance, complete with exam rooms, surgery rooms and offices.

The new facility has three examination rooms — two for dogs and one for cats.

There are two prep areas and two surgery tables along with a recovery area and warming section in front of the recovery

DAVE EAGLES PHOTOS/KTW ABOVE: Kamloops BCSPCA community engagement manager Hayley Bennett Ortner is hoping to see the official opening of the new local branch facility in mid April, pending all the finishing touches being completed. BELOW: The facade of the new SPCA building on Tranquille Road near Kamloops Airport.

kennels for patients to rest after surgery.

The facility also comes with separate access to isolation rooms for sick animals — something the current facility doesn’t have, Bennett Ortner said.

There’s also a large community room where the SPCA will offer youth programs and community education workshops. The SPCA will rent the space, which is equipped with a smart board, kitchen and bathrooms.

“We’re going to be doing a lot more community programming and humane education — youth programming,” said Bennett Ortner.

There is also a feral cat room — another amenity the Kamloops SPCA has never had before — to provide a low-stress environment for the cats, which can become frightened by the new setting.

Fencing and landscaping still needs to be installed outside on the 2.2 acre-property, but there will be more outdoor space at this location. The larger yard means more room for dogs to run around, as well as separate enclosures where cats can watch the birds over at nearby feeders.

The SPCA is expecting to be open on April 15, but that will be dependent on the facility meeting all the requirements of the Veterinary College of British Columbia.

Contractors are just putting the finishing touches on the building and it is set to open in mid-April as planned, but no grand opening tour is being held to avoid stressing out the new tenants.

The public is encouraged, however, to stop in and check out the new digs over time.

Anyone wanting an inside

look at the building can also visit KTW’s Facebook page in April to stream a tour.

The Kamloops SPCA’s old shelter will be sold, Bennett Ortner said, noting the sale will go towards supporting the new, more high-functioning building.

The $6.5-million project was made possible through donations and provincial funding.

While the Kamloops SPCA still has just under $300,000 left to raise, Bennett Ortner stressed they will be move in ready regardless.

Donations are still being sought to finish off the building and people can contact Bennett Ortner at hbennett@spca.bc.ca between now and the end of the month.

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Despite scientific evidence that addiction is a chronic medical disease, people still choose to believe it is all about choice.

People say I had a choice in picking up that first drink.

Had I known the hell that was to come, then perhaps, when I was a teen, I would have not taken my very first drink.

That is difficult to do when the vast majority of the world thinks use of alcohol is fine and parents and others serve that point by

ASK AN ADDICT Ask an Addict is a column penned by a Kamloops scholar with expertise in addiction issues and someone who is also an addict. The column is meant to inform and help, which is particularly important as we remain mired in an opioid crisis that continues to claim thousands of lives each year.

If you have a question you would like answered, email it to editor@kamloopsthisweek.com.

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I had no idea I was genetically predisposed to addiction.

Addiction is twopronged.

First, one needs to have the genetics.

Second, something needs to happen to turn on the genetics.

This is called epigenetics.

Had I not taken that first drink as a teen,

addiction may have never expressed itself in my life.

This is why educating children is important. If anyone in your family has been addicted to anything, please educate your children about their risk of addiction.

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The Playground Equipment Program will allot $5 million for 50 new playgrounds in 34 school districts around B.C., including 30 universally accessible playgrounds. The playgrounds will be built over the next six months and are expected to be ready for kids to play on in the fall.

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If addiction shows up in your child’s life, please teach them about genetics.

Tell them they are not responsible for their genetics, nor the addiction/disease, but do tell them they are responsible for their recovery.

Choice only happens when someone has the knowledge and the tools they need to deal with the disease.

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REFLECTIONS OF SPRING’S ARRIVAL

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The South Thompson River is quickly shedding its ice and the hills above Sun Rivers are soaking up the last of the snow as an unusually cold Februrary that seeped into March has been replaced by much warmer temperatures.

Spring arrives at 2:58 p.m. on Wednesday and Environment Canada is calling for sunshine and temperatures in the mid- to upper-teens through the weekend. If you have a photo you would like to share with KTW readers, email it to editor@kamloopsthisweek.com.

Girls Club set to launch in Kamloops, Thompson Valley KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

The Thompson Valley will soon have a new social club for girls with disabilities to make friends.

Girls Club is a free social club for girls with any type of neuro-developmental differences, such as autism, ADHD, Down syndrome.

Girls Club is based on the belief all children wish to connect and form meaningful relationships with others and that providing ongoing opportunities for children and teens who might otherwise find it more challenging to make friends is one way to help foster such relationships.

Girls Club was launched in the Lower Mainland in 2017 and has exploded in growth.

It now supports more than 300 members and their families across multiple chapters. The Thompson Valley Chapter — headquartered in Kamloops — will be the fifth.

Vicky Ryan, mom to a daughter with autism, founded Girls Club after noticing the gender imbalance in

The Cook family, including parents Rachel and Hoby, are opening a Kamloops/Thompson Valley chapter of the Girls Club. The official launch will take place on March 31 at Social Butterflies Activities and Learning, 821 Seymour St. downtown.

groups her daughter was a member.

Ryan realized how important it was for her daughter to find and spend time with girls who share her neurology and her experience in the world.

Kamloops parents Hoby and Rachel Cook were members of the Okanagan chapter of Girls Club before relocating to Kamloops.

The Cooks decided to open a chapter in the Kamloops area to provide local girls the

opportunities to meet, have fun, develop connections, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

The launch of the he Thompson Valley chapter of the Girls Club will be held on Sunday, March 31, at Social Butterflies Activities and Learning, 821 Seymour St. downtown.

The fully inclusive group will welcome girls of all abilities and ages. Activities at meetups will include theme parties, arts

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Girls Club is 100 per cent non-profit and can issue tax receipts.

Membership is free and no drop-in or participation fees are charged.

Girls Club was recently recognized in the Excellence in Autism Awards in the Community Impact category.

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DIG IT: HERITAGE IS AN ANCHOR OF SOCIETY

It is a public trust, one that must be cared for by governments on behalf of multiple generations

At left is salvage archeology in Westsyde.

Below is an excavator, poised to dig up a heritage site. Archeologist Joanne Hammond says the Dig It column in KTW aims to open a dialogue with the community about history, archeology and Indigenous heritage. Dig It, she says, is meant to bring awareness to the importance of heritage — and to help preserve the heritage in our midst.

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n September 2016, I stood on a promontory overlooking the North Thompson Valley in Kamloops, contemplating the view with two other archeologists.

Below us was a golf course built where people had told me about artifact hunting, dust flying around two new housing developments underway and, right beneath our feet, the crumbled soil of a 7,000-year-old archeological site that had just been bulldozed.

That was the moment we realized the need for this column.

We saw that, like many growing communities engrossed in the day-to-day challenges of development and expansion, heritage was being lost to neglect, disinterest and the rush to remake the world.

To help preserve the heritage in our midst, we aimed to open a dialogue with this community about history, archeology and Indigenous heritage.

We began the Dig It column to bring awareness to the importance of heritage to our community as a whole.

And we’re happy with how the conversation is going with you, the public.

To those of us who know, Kamloops is an archeological and historical wonderland, a

rich timescape of more than 500 generations of human experience inscribed on the land.

Sharing that with KTW readers has been an engaging and eyeopening experience as we learn how to write

and understand history together.

We are so grateful you are reading, happy you are learning, and delighted with all the positive emails and letters from interested and enthusiastic readers.

We see the columns pinned to bulletin boards in workplaces and shared with friends and colleagues and we know we’re going in the right direction.

However, as citizens, we can only do so much

of this work.

At some point — and that point is now — we need our municipal leaders to learn, too.

We need our city to promote the value of heritage and to take up in earnest the recognition, preservation and education surrounding heritage.

Heritage is a public trust. Our governments are responsible for caring for it on our behalf and on behalf of our kids and grandkids.

In the present, lack of sustained, direct and meaningful support for heritage in our city is eroding the legacy we’re leaving to the Kamloops of the future.

Saving and savouring the unique and irreplaceable heritage of our region is at the heart of the Dig It column.

The way our past is remembered and preserved helps shape our society in the present and acts as an anchor for the society we wish to become.

As readers of this column, you’re becoming ambassadors of that heritage.

We hope you’re empowered by what you read here and we want you to share with others what you learn from Dig It. Tell your friends and relatives, your classmates and your teammates

what you’ve come to know.

And be sure to tell your elected representatives, too, because that’s how we spread the word that heritage matters.

Dig in — and continue the conversation.

Joanne Hammond is a Kamloops archeologist.

Interested in more? Go online to republicof archaeology.ca. Dig It is KTW’s regularly published column on the history beneath our feet in the Kamloops region.

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Work continues in the space in Aberdeen Mall that formerly housed Sears, the nationwide department store chain that closed its stores in the fall of 2017. While mall management has declined to divulge which stores will be filling the now-vacant 120,000-squarefoot space across two floors, it has been learned Marshalls will be leasing one of the storefronts.

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State of City address highlights engagement CHRISTOPHER FOULDS

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During his State of the City address on March 14 at the Plaza Hotel, Mayor Ken Christian showed the assembled crowd a photo of His Worship snowshoeing at Stake Lake.

Noting that photo was taken a mere 20 minutes from Costco, Christian said such activity, in winter and summer, so close to the city is key to attracting residents, in particular millennials.

“That is our advantage,” Christian told the crowd at the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce event.

“So let’s stop comparing ourselves to that other K-city in the valley,” Christian said, referring to

Kelowna. “Let’s start celebrating what we do have.”

Noting Kamloops has a recently elected city council, Christian said the group of nine is new and different, with subtle changes making for significant differences.

“We think differently and we act differently and that’s no slight on previous councils,” he said. “But we are different.”

Christian pointed to a new committee structure at city hall, a desire to attract businesses and a focus on engagement with residents.

The latter priority, he said, can be seen in the city’s Let’s Talk app and through open houses, public hearings and public meetings on the budget and various other issues.

While Kamloops is known

nationwide as the Tournament Capital and has long been a destination for sports tourism, Christian said the same energy can be applied to the arts and culture sector.

The mayor referenced the revised performing-arts centre proposal, saying the debate is about far more than a building.

He said it is about the fates of the Sagebrush and Pavilion theatres, about a North Shore arts project, about the proposed Stuart Wood cultural centre and about the burgeoning film and tech sectors in the region.

“And it’s about a PAC,” Christian said. “But it’s about more than that.”

It is, he said, about the philosophy of arts in the city, noting he expects the discussion about

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a performing-arts centre to be as divisive as ever.

On the economic front, Christian pointed to the last two years of record-breaking growth — $285-million worth of building permits in 2018 and a value of $224 million in 2017 He also offered highlights of his recent “Mayor’s Tour,” which featured Christian driving around Kamloops in his pickup truck, snapping photos of various projects.

From private to public, from market housing to supportive housing, Christian said the landscape of Kamloops is dotted by developments that have a butterfly effect on the city.

Christian cited the $417-million patient-care tower at Royal Inland Hospital, now under construction,

the $35-million nursing building at Thompson Rivers University, nearing completion, as highly visible examples of the changing face of Kamloops.

He said they illustrate the ongoing shift in Kamloops from a resource-based economy to a knowledge-based economy.

All of the above would not be possible without relationships, Christian said, giving a nod to TRU, Tk’emlups te Secwepemc, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, among others, as partners of the city.

He repeated what he told Tk’emlups Chief Rosanne Casimir at a recent council to council meeting.

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The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce has welcomed MNP LLP Accounting, Consulting and Tax as premier sponsor, succeeding TD, which had been premier sponsor in past years.

“We are excited to partner with the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce as the title sponsor of the 2019 Business Excellence Awards, an event that pays tribute to the businesses that strengthen the Kamloops economy,” said James Foucault, partner with MNP Kamloops.

“Recognizing businesses and their leaders for their success is an important initiative to encourage and inspire businesses to continue their commitment to our local business community.”

Nominations are being accepted until April 15 in the following categories: • Community Futures Business of the Year • Excel Personnel - Business Person of the Year • Thompson Rivers University School of Business and Economics – Young Entrepreneur of the Year • Venture Kamloops - Small Business of the Year

• Business Excellence Awards – Employer of the Year • City of Kamloops Community Service Award • BDC - Manufacturer Award • BCLC - Technology Innovator Award • Domtar - Resource Industry Award • Business Excellence Awards – Tourism and Hospitality Award • Aberdeen Mall - Retailer Award (1-10 staff) • Valley First Insurance Retailer Award (11+ staff) • Business Excellence Awards - Service Provider Award (1-10 staff) • Business Excellence Awards - Service Provider Award (11+ staff) • Rocky Mountaineer – Environmental Stewardship Award • Fit Financial Development of the Year • Business Excellence Awards – Not-for-Profit of the Year • Open Door Group Inclusive Workplace of the Year The general award criteria is a follows: • Only one nomination is required and membership with the Chamber of Commerce is not necessary.

• Any for-profit, non-government-owned business or individual may be nominated for any award category.

• Not-for-profit organizations (excluding governments) may be nominated for the Environmental Stewardship Award, Development of the Year, Technology Innovator and Not-for-Profit of the Year.

• Businesses must have a valid business license where required.

• Nominee must have been in business for a minimum of three years.

• Organizations, businesses or individuals may not nominate themselves for any award.

• Award winners may not be nominated in the same category for three years following their win but can be nominated and win in other categories.

• Current Kamloops Chamber of Commerce board of directors may not be nominated.

• Within the city of Kamloops and 60 km of the boundaries of the city of Kamloops and are not currently serviced by another Chamber which has an awards program.

Chamber president Joshua Knaak said only one nomination is required and nominees need not be a chamber member to win.

Nominations will close on April 15, with finalists to be announced on June 27, the same day gala tickets go on sale.

The awards will be handed out at the Oct. 26 gala.

Media sponsors include Kamloops This Week, Kamloops Matters, Broadcast Centre and Lee’s Music, with supporting sponsors being Wayside Printing and Fresh Inc. For more information, go online to kamloopschamber.ca.

Meanwhile, the chamber has a new board following its annual general meeting on March 14.

The 2019-2020 executive includes president Joshua Knaak (FIT Financial), first vice-president Vivek Sharma (Independent), second vicepresident Tyson Andrykew (Sandman Signature Hotel), treasurer Donna Gibson (BDO Canada LLP) and secretary Bryce Herman (Advance Hospitality Consulting Services).

The 2019-2020 board of directors are Daniel Carroll (Fulton & Company LLP), Dennis Clare (Domtar), Donna Gibson (BDO Canada LLP), Alicia Glaicar (Mair Jensen Blair), Mike Henry (Thompson Rivers University), Cindy Piva (Thrive Business Strategies), Colin O’Leary (O’Leary and Associates Ltd.), Tim Shoults (Kamloops This Week ) and Kate Stebbings (Trans Mountain Expansion Project).

The Kamloops chamber’s B.C. Chamber of Commerce representative is Aleece Laird of Amplify Consulting Inc.

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Libraries for Literacy Kamloops West Rotary in conjunction with the Zimbabwe Project is hosting a fundraiser to install libraries in rural schools.

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Longtime business owner Anna Harrison worked her last shift at Genesis Fashion and Beauty Complex on Friday after selling her successful business on the 300-block Victoria Street. Opened in 1987, many of the staff have been with the store since the beginning. The new owners plan to continue operating Genesis as a fashion and beauty store.

B.C. says it can’t stop TM expansion A lawyer for the British Columbia government says the province knows it cannot stop the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, but it can enact environmental laws to mitigate the harm it may cause.

The B.C. Court of Appeal is considering a reference case filed by the province that asks if it has jurisdiction to regulate the transport of oil through its territory and restrict bitumen shipments from Alberta.

Joseph Arvay, who represents B.C., said his opponents in the case are essentially saying provinces are power-

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Alberta Premier Rachel Notley and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau say only Ottawa — not the provinces — has the authority to decide what goes in trans-boundary pipelines.

But Arvay said a spill of diluted bitumen in B.C. would be disastrous and the province is not required to simply

accept such a fate.

Instead, he said it can be proactive in trying to prevent harm.

He said B.C. has “no axe to grind’’ against pipelines and it understands it cannot prevent the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline, but noted there are legal precedents for the province to enact laws that reduce the risk of inter-provincial projects.

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Apiculture has designed and manufactured wooden coasters with local bee and pollinating flower designs sealed in local beeswax. They have partnered with the City of Kamloops (a designated bee city) and the Kamloops Food Policy Council to dedicate a portion of their proceeds to educating young people about the importance of bees for our food supply. “I am ecstatic to be a part of Jr. Dragon’s Den,” said finalist Sofia Sirianni. “I have always wanted to be part of creating a business and the opportunities JABC and Community Futures have been providing me is truly amazing. I am eager to start working with the Junior Dragons Den mentors and see what they can offer to make our product a success.”

School: Norkam, SKSS & Valleyview Teacher: JABC After-School Program, 8-11 Junior Dragons Den Mentor: Amy Leaf, Personal Estate Corporation Finalists’ Names: - Sophia Sirianni – Sarah Baughan JABC Program: JABC STEM Company After-School Program

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Challenged to brainstorm a business using only recycled materials, Clean Kitchen makes cutting boards, coasters and wooden spoons from reclaimed and recycled wood.

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NoPoke is a patch that delivers medications you would normally receive from a needle without the pain. “I am so excited for this opportunity to participate in Junior Dragons Den,” said finalist Danica Renwick, “because if our product was really made, I think that it could help so many people. Many parents are against vaccines and refusing to get them for their kids, and I think that if we made the patch, people would potentially be more willing to do it. It is so cool now that kid’s ideas are being considered and taken seriously by other entrepreneurs, and it makes me so happy to be a part of this.”

“I am so excited that I got the opportunity to compete in junior dragons den!” added partner Samantha Finney. “I am also so happy

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The Kamloops Blazers and Kelowna Rockets played a do-ordie game on Tuesday after KTW’s press deadline. The winner took part in the WHL playoffs; the loser was done for the season.

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Nationals controversy has WolfPack’s claws out TRU WolfPack men’s volleyball head coach Pat Hennelly (left) has not been shy in expressing discontent with the hand his team was dealt.

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J

ohn Barrett, president of the U Sports men’s volleyball coaches’ association, calls it the perfect storm.

Pat Hennelly will never utter the word “perfect” when describing what happened to his TRU WolfPack men’s volleyball team at the end of the 2018-2019 U Sports campaign.

“Why are we going to playoffs if it’s not going to count?” said Hennelly, the WolfPack’s 12th-year bench boss. “It’s mindboggling to me.”

Prior to this season, the Volleyball Ranking System (VRS) was introduced, voted in by the U Sports men’s volleyball coaches’ association. The formula was designed by Ontario-based analytics and statistics expert Rob Pettapiece, according to Barrett.

The intention is to use data compiled throughout teams’ seasons to rank them nationally and use the formula to decide wild-card berths for the Canadian university volleyball championship.

Hennelly argues the system is flawed, saying it does not seem to place appropriate value on playoff victories.

The WolfPack posted an 11-11 record in Canada West play to finish sixth in conference standings and draw the third-place Alberta Golden Bears (17-5) in a best-ofthree quarter-final series.

TRU was an honourable mention in U Sports top 10 rankings when it went into Edmonton and swept Alberta, which was U Sports’ fifth-ranked team.

When Hennelly saw what he described as a small jump in VRS points after the upset triumph, he knew his squad would have to

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reach the Canada West final to secure a spot at nationals, as both entrants claim automatic berths.

The Trinity Western buzzsaw shredded TRU’s season in the conference semifinal round, with the Spartans sweeping a best-ofthree series at Langley Events Centre.

Hennelly’s hunch was proven correct when Alberta got the call to go to nationals based on its superior VRS standing. Adding to his dismay was what he said happened to UBC and Saskatchewan’s VRS positions after semifinal weekend.

“We lost ground to UBC and Saskatchewan, who sat at home and watched those games,” Hennelly said.

“I don’t see how you can have a system that rewards a team for sitting

at home and doing nothing.”

UBC (11-11) and Saskatchewan (12-10) were ahead of TRU in the VRS line for a national wild-card berth, although both fell short. TRU posted a 2-0 record against UBC this season and split a two-match set with Saskatchewan.

Barrett, head coach of the Toronto Varsity Blues’ men’s volleyball team, can sympathize with Hennelly’s plight, but said there was no backlash when the system was announced last year.

“Not a single coach or athletics director said I don’t like how this looks, how this feels,” Barrett said. “There was no pushback.

There were no comments. There was nothing.

“Everyone knows it’s an imperfect system.

Trying to get a system that assures that you have the best teams there, plus teams that perhaps come on late in the season, it’s difficult to perfect that system.”

Hennelly said there was no boost in value for post-season success.

“Find me any competitive coach that’s going to put the same weight on a regularseason game as a playoff game,” Hennelly said. “What’s next? Participation ribbons?”

TRU athletics and recreation director Curtis Atkinson has submitted a request to the U Sports men’s volleyball sport technical sub-committee to review VRS, with the goal of making improvements.

Alberta reached the U Sports bronzemedal tilt before losing to host Laval.

Hennelly said it is reasonable to suggest the WolfPack, who dispatched the Golden Bears, could have won a national medal if given a crack at Laval last weekend.

National hardware goes a long way in program prestige and recruiting clout.

“You have a school that didn’t advance in playoffs and still earned a berth in nationals,” Atkinson said. “Competitively, we feel like it diminishes what sport is all about and, financially, it makes us almost question the investment [to travel to Edmonton and Langley] if playoff results don’t carry more weight.

“Pat did a great job preparing them to play at an important time and our team delivered. I think most people in sport would agree playoffs is crunch time.”

Trinity won the national title.

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The Western Blind Curling Championship will run from Wednesday to Saturday at Kamloops Curling Club. Two teams each from Alberta, B.C., Saskatchewan and Manitoba will compete for regional supremacy, with 45 curlers expected to participate. Whether left visually impaired by diabetes, multiple sclerosis, brain injuries, aging, macular degeneration or accidents, among other reasons, most of the curlers who will take to the pebbled ice this week will be partially sighted or blind. For more information, call Lori Fry at 250-395-2452.

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Prior to this season, Canada West did away with its bronze-medal match, deeming it unnecessary if there is no automatic berth to nationals granted to the winner. Travel is expensive and, to some, it seemed a prudent decision.

Hennelly said it was shortsighted and Atkinson said it might have to be reconsidered, as the winner of a conference bronze-medal match would conceivably earn VRS points that could lead to a berth at nationals.

“As we’ve seen this play out, our institution has asked [Canada West] sport committee to look at that again, depending if we continue with the VRS system nationally, that we should reconsider the bronze-medal match in the conference if it gives a Canada West school a chance to improve their VRS.” Rocky Olfert is managing director for Canada West.

“It’d be entirely up to the members whether they want the bronze-medal game,” Olfert said. “I’ve talked to Curtis on a few occasions. I know he’s put forth some discussion items.

“There was no wrongdoing.

There would just have to be more transparency. I certainly felt for TRU, but in the end this is what was accepted a year ago with the VRS system and we have to live with it this year.”

There has been a lack of communication and transparency about the VRS formula, according to Hennelly, who said he voted against it and was also

against nixing the Canada West bronze-medal match.

“We vote this system in and it’s a secret,” Hennelly said. “We don’t know the exact formula.

“I truly believe that this system was weighted slightly against Canada West because we’ve dominated nationals, we’ve dominated the number of teams that have gone. I think they wanted to see if there would be more of a balance.”

Among Hennelly’s gripes with VRS is what he deems to be an overvaluing of matches in the second half of the regular season, noting the decaying value of matches played earlier in the campaign can be unfair.

“I don’t set the schedule,” Hennelly said. “I don’t determine when I play Winnipeg (7-15). We did our job and beat Winnipeg. UBC beat Winnipeg in the second half. That’s worth more points than our win in the first half.”

There is likely an argument to be made against TRU, one that boils down to something like: Sour grapes. Do better. You lost 10 of your last 14 regularseason matches. Albert swept you in the regular season.

Pettapiece did not respond to request for comment before press deadline.

Barrett noted it was former U Sports men’s volleyball coaches’ association president Dave Preston — the longtime head coach of the Ontario University Athletics powerhouse McMaster Marauders’ men’s volleyball team — who spearheaded bringing in a new rankings system and introduced Pettapiece.

“Dave Preston is the one that initiated it and brought in Rob and explained that this is part of his [Rob’s] living,” Barrett said. “He doesn’t just go and give out the algorithm.

“I think there are coaches having issues with that aspect of it, from what I’ve heard, the transparency of the actual algorithm.”

Preston was not available for comment before KTW’s press deadline.

“Do I think this is perfect?

Obviously not after this year,” Barrett said. “But right now our hands are tied.

“If I was sitting in Pat’s seat, I’d probably be feeling like Pat, but the regulations are clear.

Everybody’s hands were tied. It will have to get discussed.”

TRU will be engaged in those talks.

“If this is going to happen to us, I hope it’s for a reason and I hope there’s some change,” Hennelly said. “We have to work at the U Sports level.

“I’d like to get a quote from U Sports saying, ‘Hey, we admit that this is flawed and TRU bore the brunt of it this year. We’re hoping to change things to make it more in line with competitive sports and playoffs.’”

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TRU athletes golden at Spring Run Off TRU WolfPack athletes owned the podium on Sunday at the Kamloops Ridge Runners Spring Run Off in Westsyde.

Troy Morgan of the Pack clocked in at 34 minutes and 25 seconds to place first in the 10-kilometre race.

Ian McKinley (35:04) of the Ridge Runners was second and Conlan Sprickerhoff (35:35) was third.

Kaileen McCulloch was the first woman to finish and placed fifth overall with a time of 36:28.

WolfPack runner Calum Carrigan posted a time of 16:52 to claim gold in the five-kilometre event. Marcus Allen (17:48) and Logan Hwang (18:36) of the Ridge Runners were second and third, respectively.

Amanda Lavigne of the Ridge Runners was the first female finisher and sixth overall, with a time of 25:37 The Blackwell Dairy Run will be held on May 26. Register online at kamridgerunners. org.

ON THE ICE Sara Spence of the Kamloops River City Racers competed in her final Canada Cup long track speedskating event of the season on the weekend in Calgary.

She set personalbest times in three events — the 1,500metre (2:03:97), 3,000m (4:24.38) and 5.000m (7:37.72).

More than 100 females competed, representing Asia, Europe

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Retired administrators and volunteers, including members of the Valleyview Overlanders Lions Club, help put on the event.

PARKER NO LAYMAN Parker Lehmann, a Grade 10 student at Sa-Hali secondary, was recently in action at the Icebreaker Invitational

Track and Field Meet in Rainier, Wash.

He posted a time of 4:49.1 in the 1,600metre race to win bronze and a time of 2:10 in the 800m, both personal-best marks.

The meet featured more than 20 U.S. schools and two schools from B.C. ZARY ON FIRE Connor Zary was named the WHL player of the week for the period ending on Sunday.

The 17-year-old Kamloops Blazers’ forward from Saskatoon had nine points, including five goals, and a plus-seven rating in four games last week.

BANTAM CHAMPS Kolby Hay and Carter Streek are Canadian Sport School Hockey League champions.

The pair from Kamloops helped Yale Hockey Academy to a 3-1 victory over

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Carter Streek (left) and Kolby Hay celebrate at the CSSHL Bantam Prep Championship in Penticton on the weekend.

Northern Alberta Xtreme in the goldmedal game at the CSSHL Bantam Prep Championship in Penticton on the weekend.

Streek had two points, including one goal, in the title tilt in support of goaltender Hay, who turned aside 20 shots in victory.

Hay posted a .923 save percentage in five games at the tournament and stopped

all three shootout attempts in a 4-3 win over West Van Academy in the semifinal round.

Streek led Yale with seven points, including three goals, in five games.

WINNING FEELING The Kamloops Volleyball Association’s under-18 girls’ A team won gold at the Super Series event in Kelowna on the weekend.

Kamloops bested Ducks Elite from the Lower Mainland in the final, winning 25-19 and 25-22 for a two-set sweep.

The Kamloops Volleyball Association under-18 A team won gold on the weekend in Kelowna. In the back row, from left, are Paul Hetherington (head coach), Alexis Fenrich, Mikaili Tweed, Cori Oyer, Kaya Earl, Grace Hetherington and Earl Woods (assistant coach). In the front row, from left, are Kamryn Cousins, Kianna Woods, Hailey Zebak, Emily Blower and Aniela Mawryczew.

Missing from the photo are Makenna Cleveland (assisant coach), Madeline Hart, Niya Ligtenberg, Emily Mathews and Elizabeth Warnock.

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Acro Dance

Ages: 4–6

Acro is a mix of dance and gymnastics and it’s a fun way to build strength and increase body awareness. Students will naturally progresses through skills at their own pace and will achieve up to level 4 in acrobatics. This class covers techniques such as stretching, strengthening, limbering, balancing, and tumbling.

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Pottery Workshops

Apr 2–Jun 4 10/$106

Ages: 7–15

Your child will learn hand-building techniques, how to use the potter’s wheel, and glazing and decorating techniques to finish their work. Clay and related firing costs are included in the class fee.

Redemption Pottery Studio Wed 3:30-5:30 pm

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WEEKLY CROSSWORDS

CLUES ACROSS 1. Submit 7. When you hope to arrive 10. Ducks 12. Ancient Dead Sea region 13. Hatch 14. Genus of finches 15. Knifes 16. Towards the oral region 17. Bitter-flavored beer 18. Brews 19. Hideouts 21. Where one sleeps 22. Unbroken viewof a region 27. Hammer is one 28. Racing legend 33. Commercial 34. Understood by just a few 36. Global design effort 37. Portuguese folk song 38. Traditional woven cloth 39. Oil barrel (abbr.)

40. Cupbearer of the gods 41. Spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation

44. Dabs 45. Bedspread 48. Visionary 49. Prime Ministers 50. Criticize 51. Teeter

CLUES DOWN 1. Bird genus 2. A baseball team 3. Taxis 4. Baseball stat 5. Insecticide 6. Midway between east and southeast 7. Icelandic poems 8. Rocker Rundgren 9. Doctors’ group 10. Inform wrongly 11. TVs used to have one 12. Long-__: donkeys 14. Weasel-like mammal 17. Payroll company 18. Conductance unit 20. Fifth note of a major scale 23. Prepares 24. Yellow-fever mosquitos 25. Partner to Pa 26. They __ 29. Canadian province (abbr.)

30. Official 31. More colorless 32. Goodies 35. Sanders was one 36. Talkative 38. Rips apart 40. Chinese Muslim 41. Rapid eye movements 42. Song 43. Spent it all 44. Somber 45. Cycles per second 46. Naturally occurring material 47. “Orange is the New Black” character

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SUDOKU FUN BY THE NUMBERS

Risky Business

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

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

In the game of Risk, when one has five or more cards, one must trade in a triplet. A triplet consists of three infantry cards, three cavalry cards, three artillery cards or one each of the three card types.

Is it possible to have five cards and not be able to turn in a triplet?

ANSWERS

Answer to last week’s ABC LANGUAGE PUZZLE: There are six words: abca, acba, bacb, bcab, cabc, and cbac.

THIS PUZZLE IS BY GENE WIRCHENKO Find more puzzles, articles, and full solutions online at genew.ca

WEEKLY HOROSCOPES

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Your mind is receptive to innovative ideas, Aries. You may feel inspired to try out many new things in the days to come. Catalog those that make you happy.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Turn off the logical part of your mind for a little while, Taurus. Let your fantasies run wild.

Trying to manage everything down to the minute can short-circuit your brain.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, a truckload of new ideas is coming your way. These may serve as catalysts for new hobbies, projects and even developing new friendships along the way.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

You may not be entirely sure what’s holding you up this week, Cancer. But once you put your finger on it, you’ll be able to work through the issues that much more readily.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

MARCH 20 - MARCH 26, 2018 LIBRA

- Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, home is where the heart is, especially this week. Spend as much quality time as you can with loved ones in the days to come. Find a cozy spot to read and unwind as well.

SCORPIO

You have carte blanche to hibernate for the week if you feel you need some alone time, Leo. But try to put your self-imposed exile to some good use around the house.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

- Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, might you be so fixated on a problem that you’re overlooking the simplest solutions? Take a step back and refocus. The answer might be simpler than you think.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Virgo, why slip quietly into a party when you can make a grand entrance? Don’t be afraid of pointing the spotlight on yourself for a change.

Then enjoy the rush that comes from it.

You are always ready to take on more, Sagittarius. This week you may have to set some limits or you may burn out. An adventure with a BFF is doable.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan20 It is possible to accomplish much in stressful situations, Capricorn. But sometimes you don’t realize when you need to take a step back. This is the time.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, a long-held belief might be holding you back or preventing you from moving forward. Once you let it go, you’ll feel emancipated and ready to take a step in the right direction.

PISCES

- Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, a bad mood need not dictate how you approach the day or even the week ahead. Call up a friend and beat the funk.

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OBITUARIES & IN MEMORIAM Arne Raven

Remembering October 15, 1930 – March 4, 2019

JOHN Arne RavenTHOMAS was born on a farm in Frørup, Denmark on October 15, 1930.

He grew up with a love for the land and farming that remained with him all his life. He left Denmark at 19 and immigrated to Canada. In 1950, he became a Canadian citizen and was a proud Canadian until the day he died.

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He initially farmed with Everett and Margaret Jensen and their family Family & Friends outside of Calgary before heading farther west to Prince George, BC. In Prince George, Arne worked as a high-risk tree faller, managed the Salmon Valley Ranch and owned a landscaping business with his March best31, friend2019 Henning.1-4P.M. Over the years, he also worked on the Kemano Project in Kitimat, helped build the Duffy Lake Road, was a blaster for Kamloops Curling Club the highway tunnelsSt. south of Lytton, worked in forestry in Lillooet and 700 Victoria a farmer, dairyman and rancher. Everywhere Arne went, he Drop then in foras coffee, tea and desserts. lastingstories friendships.

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In 1960, Arne married Betty Hansen in Christiansfeld, Denmark and returned to Prince George eventually moving to Lillooet. Following the birth of their eldest daughter Karen in 1964 they moved to Lytton where Arne originally was hired to manage the farm at St. Georges.

He then went on to lease it for many years, operating as St. Georges Ranch. Sonja, his youngest daughter was born in 1967. The family made many wonderful, lifelong friendships during this time and so many are part of our extended family.

It was here at St. George’s Ranch that he started his cow-calf herd, while running a mixed farm with pigs and dairy cattle as well as an apple orchard while supporting his children’s love of chickens, horses, and sundry rabbits, guinea pigs and the occasional goat (under duress!). In 1985, Arne brought his cow herd (and family) to Pritchard where he ran the Wolf Ranch for over 30 years. He enjoyed being able to bring his stewardship ethic of ranching in harmony with nature to create a well-managed and stewardship-award-winning ranching operation. The ranch was a place where everyone was welcome and hosted many barn dances, ranch tours, international summer students,

university field days and small tours of his beloved alpine lilies every spring.

Over the years Arne served as school trustee and Chairman of the School Board for School District 30, belonged to the BC Cattlemen’s Association, served on the Board for Kamloops Stock Association and the Pinantan-Pemberton Stock Association, the Kamloops Land Resource Management Plan and served on many TNRD committees. Arne was a long-serving member of the Pritchard Community Association, helping to bring a community hall and many dances to Pritchard. Arne enjoyed the many years playing Santa for the Pritchard children. He was also a very proud member of the Chase Rotary, the Kamloops Naturalists Club, Kamloops Adult Learners and supporter of the Kamloops Symphony.

Arne said his two daughters Karen and Sonja and his granddaughter Tove, were the light of his life. He adored them and they adored him. He made sure his girls were educated and rarely missed an opportunity to “look after them”, whether that was moving either of the girls for the umpteenth time, or passing on some of his beloved Gelbveighs to continue his legacy.

Arne passed away peacefully on March 4, 2019 on his own terms, surrounded by his loving family and following several days of wonderful get-togethers with very dear friends. He was adamant he wanted a party not a funeral. Therefore, we will be having a Celebration of Arne’s remarkable Life at Chase Community Hall on March 23, 2019 at 4:00 pm. We will start off with stories about Arne, then eat a dinner of his favourites, followed by dancing and enjoying the live music of Ritchie and the Fendermen.

Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

While the price difference for a cremation with NO Service is similar at most funeral homes in Kamloops, First Memorial is proud to have facilities to accommodate all of your needs, whether you choose a Celebration of Life or a full Traditional service. We can do it all at First Memorial.

Come talk to us and have a look around. You will be pleasantly surprised.

Blair Colin Ramey Campbell Blair Colin Ramey Campbell was born in Kamloops, BC on June 7, 1983 and passed away in Kamloops on March 10, 2019 at the age of 35 years. He lived in Kamloops all of his life attending Beattie Elementary, Sahali Secondary School and Thompson Rivers University. He then attended the University of Victoria School of Law where he obtained his degree. While living in Kamloops he worked at Habitat for Humanity ReStore and various places in the community always taking pride in a job that helped others. Throughout his life Blair excelled both academically and athletically.

He received numerous academic awards and citations during his schooling and was an exceptional soccer player especially during his years he attended TRU and University of Victoria.

During his time at TRU, he was elected president of the Student Union Society advocating for students. He also enjoyed writing novels, keeping fit, reading, spending time with friends and going to movies with his Dad. He had a creative spirit and was always keen to engage in lively debates with friends and family.

Blair was predeceased by his mother Lee Campbell in 1993. He is survived by his father Ramey Campbell (Marilyn) of Canora, SK, his brother Sean Campbell (Shauna) of Kamloops and their children, his sister Kassia Campbell of Zurich, Switzerland, his brother Jason Zenowski (Lisa and their children) of Vancouver, his sister Laura Zenowski (Aaron) and her daughter of Vancouver, his aunt Adele Burris of Vancouver, his cousin Jamie Lee Fuoco of Vancouver and his grandparents Gina and Andy Klypak of Kamloops along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He will lovingly be remembered and sadly missed by all whose lives were touched by him.

A Memorial Service will be held at St. Andrews on the Square, 159 Seymour St., Kamloops on Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 1:30 to 3:00 pm. Interment with family at the Kamloops Hillside Cemetery to follow.

In lieu of flowers, a donation in Blair’s memory can be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association.

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Margaret Lorraine Fraser April 10, 1933 - March 8, 2019

Lorraine Fraser (née Buchanan) passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on Friday, March 8, 2019 at Menno Hospital in Abbotsford. At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by family and friends.

We say good-bye to our beloved sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, auntie and friend.

Lorraine was born in Vancouver, BC in 1933 at her parent’s home. She grew up and attended school in Smithers, BC. She married Lorne Colin Fraser on June 28, 1954 in Smithers. Following their marriage, Lorne’s job at the CNR took the couple to Saskatoon for four years and then in 1960 they settled in Kamloops to raise their family.

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Kenneth Reid Moffat August 8, 1925 February 18, 2019

Predeceased by husband Lorne in 1980 and greatly missed by her children: sons Ron (Laura), Colin (Carel), daughter Leigh (Hank) and son Bob (Jan), her eight grandchildren Kristopher, Alyssa, Amy, Tayla, Kyle, Aubrie, Braeden and Morgan and her five great-grandchildren Calla, Makennia, Charlie, Zayden and Finley. She will also be missed by her sister Josphine (George) and her brother Arthur (Marge) and other family members.

Lorraine will be remembered as a hard-working, passionate figure of strength who never waned in her support or love of her family and who soldiered on, even when times were tough. Her winning smile, joyous laughter and whistling happy nature will be forever etched in our hearts along with her love of learning, passion for baking and her fondness for roses. She had a beautiful sense of style and a strong spirit, providing wisdom and guidance to her children and correcting their grammar whenever she could.

The family extends a special thank you to the staff at Menno Hospital and Tammy Pope for their kindness, care and support throughout the last few years.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 11:00 am at St. George’s Anglican Church, 308 Royal Avenue, Kamloops, BC. Refreshments to follow.

His family hopes that his many friends will join in reliving the laugher at a memorial to be held at the Kamloops Yacht Club, 1140 River Street, on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 1:00 pm.

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OBITUARIES & IN MEMORIAM Lorne Kevin Selbee, PhD Kevin was born on November 12, 1951 and passed away peacefully on March 7, 2019 at his home in Clearwater, BC. He is predeceased by his mother Margaret Mary “Peggy” Selbee and survived by his father Lorne Dale Selbee, his brothers and sisters Phillip (Donna) Selbee, Deanna (Dave) Tomlinson, Allen (Linda) Selbee, Christine (Eric) McLean, McGarry (Kim) Selbee, Scott (Sandra) Selbee, Laureen (Mark) Jensen and Colleen Demers. In addition, holding him close to their hearts and memories are 26 nieces and nephews and 21 great-nieces and nephews.

Kevin, the oldest of nine children, was born in Kamloops, BC. He excelled in school and taught himself to play the guitar. He shared his love of music and art with his siblings and especially with his nieces and nephews. The “House of the Rising Sun” was a favourite and was sure to make an appearance at any family gathering that included Kevin and his guitar.

He was a gentle soul with a fierce attitude, who spent much of his early life in Ottawa, pursing his studies. His socialist views led him to become a statistician that focussed on the nonprofit sector and volunteerism and included research on vulnerable women and populations.

An accomplished scholar in Sociology, he travelled around the world presenting his academic research papers. He always set the bar high for himself, achieving an honours in his Paul Palmer

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September 24, 1936 – February 27, 2019 Imre Nagy was a man who lived his life exactly how he wanted.

He liked good food, was an avid sports fan, never hesitated to share his opinion and was fiercely dedicated to his independence.

Imre’s strong will was evident from an early age.

Like many young Hungarians, he played a role in the Revolution of 1956. However, that role put him in jeopardy and ultimately forced him out of Hungary. After fleeing, he landed in an Italian refugee camp. From there, he eventually made his way to Canada. He only ever expressed love, gratitude and admiration for his new home.

undergraduate degree and winning the Senate medal for outstanding academic performance while achieving his PhD from Carleton University. Kevin never gave up seeking knowledge and higher learning and by doing so inspired us to achieve our goals and aspirations, no matter what.

Kevin also loved nature, camping, winning board games (losing was not an option) and debating anything and everything under the sun. But, his greatest joy was spending time with his nieces and nephews, many of whom consider him their “cool Uncle”.

Kevin retired and moved to Clearwater in 2017 where he volunteered at the local food bank.

He will be missed deeply by his family and friends.

A celebration of his life will be arranged later this year.

Memorial donations may be made to the Clearwater and District Food Bank Society where Kevin volunteered. Cheques can be mailed to 742B Clearwater Village Road, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N1.

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Peter McVey

March 21, 1939 - March 3, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Peter passed away just weeks before his 80th Birthday.

Peter was diagnosed with an aggressive form of thyroid cancer in November and received radiation treatments in December to try and slow down its progression, but to no avail. Peter told us ‘Not to cry’, that he had a good life and that he had experienced more things than most people he knew.

Peter was born in Croydon, London, UK and it was his love of fly fishing that brought him to Canada in 1963 and his chef skills that kept him employed so he could do all that he wanted to do!

Peter was not just a brother, a father, a grandfather and a friend, he was so much more! He was a boy scout, a fly fisherman, a fly tier, a boxer, a chef, a merchant marine, a cane rod builder, a fish farmer, an inn keeper, a guitar player, a singer, an avid reader, a jag enthusiast, a food and wine connoisseur, a Freemason, a Shriner and a storyteller, or as he was known to the Corbett Lake Cane Rod Builders Fellowship, ‘The Bamboo Rod Building Blue Belt Conversationalist’ !

Peter was a true Renaissance man!

Peter is survived by his ‘Lady Barbara’, brother George, daughter Pam (Stuart) Allen, granddaughters Robyn and Jocelyn Allen, grandsons Brenden, Jordon, Evan (Lisa) Angel and great-granddaughter Nevaeh, step-son Randy Lorenz and grandsons Josh and Jesse Lorenz. Peter was predeceased by his parents George and Ethel McVey, daughter Debbie McVey and his wife Eileen McVey. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Merritt Civic Centre on July 20, 2019 at 1:00 pm, with reception to follow.

We would like to say a special ‘thank you’ to Kim Patterson for your unconditional support and to Dr. McLeod and all the doctors and nurses in Merritt, Kamloops, Vancouver and the Cancer Clinic in Kelowna for their compassionate care.

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Tim Cook offers a history of working in funeral service as a funeral director and embalmer for over 24 years. Tim’s favourite past times includes spending time with family and friends along with fishing and time at the lake.

Tim was born in Saskatchewan and has spent the last 48 years in Kamloops, which has allowed him to develop a large network of friends and a great sense of community.

Mr. Joso Findrik It is with great sadness we announce that Mr. Joso Findrik passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 18, 2019. He was born on January 22, 1935 in Zavalje, Croatia to parents Jandria and Ana Findrik.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years Maria and his three daughters Ana Findrik, Agnes (Clint) Schindel and Valerie (Tal) Goodkey, his grandchildren Thomas (Lisa), Erica, James (Mao), Devan, Jordan and Logan and great-grandchild Keena.

Joso was a loving husband and father and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchild Keena. He was a hard worker and loved farming. He took pleasure in experimenting with grafting trees and spending time in his yard and garden.

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Jean Michael Lehbauer April 7, 1931 - March 16, 2019

With sadness, we say goodbye to our dear father, Jean Michael Lehbauer, who passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on March 16, 2019.

John is predeceased by his true love and wife of 59 years Mary Joan (Hart) and is survived by his four children Rick (Louise), Joanne (Garry), Ella (David) and Jeannie (Jeremy), grandchildren Lisa, Tina, Stephanie, Tami, Jordan, Joshua, Ashley, Kristina, John, Thomas, Sandra Palmquist and Laura Gilbert. He was blessed by many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and is also survived by his brother Edward (Nadia), whom he loved and admired very much.

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and moving to Surrey, BC with his parents and brother when he was a young boy, John graduated from Queen Elizabeth High School in Surrey, BC. He met his best buddy and lifelong friend Glen Frisk, working at Trapp Motors in New Westminster, BC for several years before moving on to BC Research. There, he developed a long and rewarding career as an architectural model maker.

John’s true passion was music. He taught himself to play guitar from a young age and became a charismatic and talented musician. In his retirement years he and his fellow band members would entertain at various retirement homes, where the residents there would smile, sing, tap their feet and dance to old time music by the Golden Serenaders.

After settling in Canada, Imre found love and had two children. He landed a good job with BC Tel. He bought a house, a shiny blue camaro and spent his weekends exploring the outdoors. Before he died, Imre proudly said “I had a very good life.”

Prayers will be recited on Friday, March 22, 2019 at 7:30 pm in Sacred Heart Cathedral. Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Cathedral on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.

We miss you and will forever carry you in our hearts; Troy (Ann), Melanie (Kai), Yvette (Cary), Andrea, Ellen (Mike), Keegan and Calia.

Should friends desire, donations to the Kamloops Hospice Association, 72 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9 or the RIH Foundation, 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T1 would be appreciated in memory of Joso.

John was bigger than life. He had an easy smile, a firm handshake and a hearty laugh.

The family wishes to thank the staff of the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home and Interior Health (especially Laurie) for all their compassionate care of our family.

A celebration of John’s life will be held at a later date.

Special thanks to the dedicated staff at Royal Inland Hospital. In particular, we are grateful to the hardworking renal team.

Family and friends will gather at a later date to celebrate Imre’s life.

Should anyone desire, donations may be sent to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or the RIH Foundation.

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As a meticulous craftsman, John produced beautiful guitars, furniture and toys in his own backyard workshop, winning awards for his talented efforts.

Although he enjoyed a long, full life, he will be profoundly missed by those he has left behind. We are sincerely grateful to the staff at Overlander Care home, for their tender loving care and for treating him as their own.

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OBITUARIES & IN MEMORIAM Shirley Ann Hessel It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Ann Hessel of Kamloops at the age of 69 years. Shirley passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops after a short battle with cancer.

Shirley will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends.

Shirley is survived by her loving husband Roman, daughter Stacey A. Willis of Kamloops, BC, son Stewart J. Wunsch of Golden, BC, grandchildren Delray, Alexander, Margaret-Jean, sisters and brothers Barbara Petit (Mickey Pozdzik), JoAnn Coates, Mary (Brett) Hartshorne, Donna (Bob) Cave, Nancy McMillan (Gary Gardner), Ray Stewart and Charles (Kathleen) Stewart. Other Relatives; Mary Simpson (aunt), several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by her father Donald Stewart, her mother Elizabeth Shepherd, stepmom Lucienne Stewart, father and mother in-law Roman and Ursula Hessel and her mother in-law O’Linda Hansen.

Shirley was born in Victoria, BC to Donald and Elizabeth Stewart. Shirley lived in Victoria until 1954 when the family moved to Whitehorse, YT. Shirley moved to Calgary, AB where she worked

Ronald David Kask It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald David Kask on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the age of 89.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years Rose, daughter Cynthia, son Maury (Kelly) and grandson Richard (Brittany). Predeceased by daughter Sharon Anne (1990).

Ron was born in Vancouver, BC to David and Lena Kask. He attended Burnaby High/University, where he was a passionate basketball and lacrosse player and met the love of his life Rose. Ron and Rose married in 1952. He worked for British American Oil and moved to Trail, BC and welcomed their first daughter Sharon.

The family then moved to Dawson Creek where their second daughter Cynthia was born in Pouce Coupe, BC. In 1962, the family moved to Kamloops where Ron worked as the Manager of Inland Natural Gas and they welcomed their son Maury in 1965. In 1972, Ron was approached to work for the City of Kamloops in a newly created position as Industrial Development Manager for Southgate Industrial Park, which at the time was a green pasture with cattle.

Both Ron and Rose were very active with the Kamloops Summer Swim Club supporting the swimmers and travelling endless miles over 10 years. Ron served both as a pool side and starting Official and attended endless soccer, basketball and volleyball tournaments to support their kids’ passions. He continued to work for the City of Kamloops as City Clerk and Assistant City Administrator, retiring after 27 years of public service.

In 1990, he successfully ran for Alderman and served for 1 term giving back to the city he loved so much.

at a local construction firm. She met her husband Roman in 1974 and they were married for 40 years. Shirley and Roman moved the family to Kamloops in 1981 to be closer to her mother.

Shortly after moving to Kamloops, Shirley started working at a local tv/radio station and was still working for the same company when she passed away. Her greatest passion was her family, with her kids grown she became involved with her grandkids’ sports, she could be found keeping score at their baseball games and supplying snacks for the team. She also spent her time attending school functions, volunteering on committees, baking, knitting, sewing costumes for all occasions and attending Sunday service at Lord of Life Lutheran Church.

The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 2481 Sunset Dr., Kamloops with Reverend Andrew McDonald officiating.

The family would like to express a very special thank you to Royal Inland Hospital Intensive Care Unit nursing team for all the care and compassion extended to the family.

Memorial donations in memory of Shirley can be made to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation or the BC Cancer Society.

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Ron’s lifelong community service included being an active member of the Kamloops Rotary Club, a dedicated member of the Masonic Lodge No. 10 and Kamloops Shrine Club for 46 years for which he worked tirelessly helping with fundraising. He was instrumental in the City of Kamloops acquiring the Canada Games in 1993 and served on the Executive Committee. In 1996, he was also the Chairman of the Canada Senior Games hosted in Kamloops.

Ron enjoyed watching all sports with football, hockey, golf and basketball all tied for first place in his heart. He loved to bundle up in the fall to watch his grandson Richard play football for SFU. His favourite spot, in their longtime family home was sitting on the porch watching and listening to the birds and enjoying the family barbecues. Travelling adventures included England, Sweden, Florida, Japan, Australia and California.

The Kask family would like to thank all for their care and kindness, Dr. Kruger and staff, as well as Dr. Tynan and the medical staff at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops and in Kelowna, Dr. Sauciuc and Dr. Bak of the BC Cancer Agency.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Saturday, March 23, 2019 at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 360 Nicola Street, Kamloops at 1:00 pm followed by a reception across the street at the Masonic Temple, 351 Nicola Street, Kamloops.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to continued research at the Canadian Cancer Society.

Murray Frederick Mason Murray was born on January 26, 1923 in Nelson, BC and passed away on March 4, 2019 in Kamloops, BC. He was raised in Cranbrook, BC. He was predeceased by his mother Winnie (Deacon) and father Ken, and brothers Lloyd and Gerry. After graduating from high school, Murray headed to Lethbridge to volunteer for the war and ended up working as a machinist apprentice at Riverside Ironworks, as part of the war effort.

In 1944, Murray relocated to Fort Simpson to work at the weather office. He always spoke fondly of his adventures and experiences in the North. From Fort Simpson, Murray moved to Fort McMurray and then to Calgary. While in Calgary he met the love of his life, Joan and they were married May 1, 1950.

After the weather office Murray accepted a job with a new company called Neptune Meters, where he worked until he moved the family to Kamloops, BC in 1965. Murray and Joan made a bold decision to purchase a business called Interior Oil Installations and they both worked hard at the business for almost 20 years until they retired in 1983. Upon retirement Murray and Joan became “Snowbirds” and they had many trips down south to the Palm Desert area as well as exploring most areas of Canada and the North.

When Murray moved to Kamloops in 1965, he immediately became a proud member of the City of Kamloops Rube Band. He was an active member for over 50 years and travelled with the Band on many great adventures. Murray also volunteered for over 10 years at The Red Cross where he could be found fixing all sorts of equipment and he especially enjoyed the tea and cookies at break time.

Murray is survived by his wife of 68 years Joan, his son Dean (Judy) and daughter Brenda (Larry), four grandchildren Kevin (Tamara), Jeff (Lindsay), Blake and Sabrina (Mike), seven great-grandchildren Sage, Conrad, Zachary, Oliver, Amelia, Makayla and Norah, and sister-in-law Louise Dean and an abundance of nieces and nephews.

The family would like to send out a special “Thank You” to Dr. Smillie and the staff at Pine Grove Care Centre.

A Service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 11:00 am in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive, Kamloops, BC. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Kamloops Red Cross or the charity of your choice.

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

John Critchley

John was born in Sheffield, England on March 25, 1925 and passed on March 12, 2019.

He is survived by his loving wife Bernadette, sons Alan (Liz) and Peter, daughter Noreen (Rod), five grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren.

During the Second World War John served in the British Fleet Air Arm for four years. In 1957, he emmigrated to Canada with his family.

John was passionate about Ballroom dancing and he was an avid cyclist.

John will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Condolences may be offered by visiting www.telfordsnanaimo.com Telford’s Of Nanaimo 250-591-6644

Randy Dale Lampreau

We are saddened to announce the sudden passing of our beloved son, father, brother and uncle. Born on January 18, 1970 in Kamloops, BC to Richard Lampreau and Wilma Basil Lampreau.

Randy is survived by son Dusty Petty (Isa), mother Wilma Basil Lampreau, brothers Arnie Lampreau, Richard Lampreau Jr, sisters Delores Basil, Sue Basil, Violet Basil, Regina Basil-Lampreau, Constance Moojelski, Debbie Reviakin, many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be held at the Chu Chua Community Hall, 7555 Dunn Lake Rd., north of Barriere, on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 9:00 am.

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by Henry Van Dyke

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

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

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

Her diminished size is in me, not her.

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

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Rte 325 - 764-825 9th Ave, 805-979 Columbia St(odd side), 804-987 Dominion St, 805-986 Pine St.-65p Rte 327 – 1103-1459 Columbia St, 1203-1296 Dominion St. – 38 p.

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

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Carboys 23L. $30. 11.5L $20.

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Ladies right hand clubs 5 woods, 8 irons, 1 putter exc cond $175 (250) 374-7514 La Sportiva Nepal Cube GTX climbing boots, men size 10.

New. $500. 2-161cm Snowboards. Never used $375.

Gently used. $325. 578-7776.

MISC4Sale: Oak Table Chairs-$400, Call 250-8511346 after 6pm or leave msg.

Queen size brown design comforter. Brand new. $25.

250-377-3604.

ROLL ENDS AVAILABLE $5-$10/ ROLL 1365 B Dalhousie Drive Kamloops BC call for availability 250-374-7467

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension.

In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-567-0404 Ext:400OT.

Misc. Wanted 001 Able buyer of all your old coins,coin collections,Collector COINS, all silver, gold, rare, common, old money.+ Todd’s Coins (250)864-3521 ACTUAL COIN Collector Buying Coins, Collections, Silver,Gold, Olympic Coins, Bars, Bills +Also Buying ALL types of Gold & Silver.

Call Chad 250-863-3082

BUYING gold dust,gold nuggets,coins, jewelry, scrap gold+, antique silver, all sterling, silverware, bullion, bars, collections of coins+. Todd’s Coins (250)864-3521 Christine is Buying Vintage Jewellery, Gold, Silver, Coins, Sterling, China, Estates, etc.

1-778-281-0030 Housecalls.

Musical Instruments 1-3/4 Violin c/w teardrop case or rectangular case. $150-$250. 250-434-6738.

Quality full size violins. $300$3,000. Call Norris. 250-8281542.

RiverBend 2bdrms, full kitchen. W/D, 920 sq/ft. $349,000.

780-904-3551 or 778-4708338.

The Willows 55+ condo across from Northills Mall.

2bdrms, 2-baths, 1072 sq/ft.

5appl. 250-376-6637 or 250376-8824.

1.866.573.1288 or 250.573.2278

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Shared Accommodation Suites, Lower Lrg-2bdrms above grnd large yard. In unit laundry, Inclds Hispd Int & cable. $1250 inclds utils. N/S, N/P, Ref, DD. Avail May 1st 250-851-1563.

250-572-0753

Misc Services Handyman services, small renos, painting, decks, fences, power washing, building clean outs. Call Clare 250 377-5501

Call for your free estimate today Call Spring at (250) 574-5482

Handy Persons

JA ENTERPRISES Furniture Moving and Rubbish Removal jaenterpriseskam@gmail.com 778-257-4943

RICKS’S SMALL HAUL For all Deliveries & Dump Runs. Extra large dump trailers for rent.

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Cars - Sports & Imports

Recreational/Sale

One owner 2007 Type S Acura T/L 210,000km. Exec cond. $7500/obo. (250) 828-2331

1999 - 32ft. Southwind.

Slide, V-10, Jacks, Solar, Generator, Dual-air, TV’s, Vacuum, Inverter etc.

Low kms. $31,500 250-828-0466

Run until sold

Wanted: HARLEY GEAR. Chaps, Jacket, Vest and Gloves. Ladies Medium and Mens Xlg. Send pics to: rajol@telus.net

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250.318.6776

Sport Utility Vehicle

Legal Notices

1997 Ford Expedition.

200,000+kms. New brakes.

Runs well. $3,700. 250-3725033.

NOTICE OF SALE Whereas Joseph D. Gamez or Amber N. Gamez, last known address of 1909 Westover Avenue SW, Roanoke, Virginia, USA 24015 is indebted to PROTRUCK COLLISION AND FRAME REPAIR INC. in the sum of $3,976.00 for storage on a 2009 AMERICAN PACE Utility Trailer Serial # 4FPW548379G135797.

Trailer will be offered for sale after April 1, 2019 at #1-455 Chilcotin Road, Kamloops, BC.

Trucks & Vans Silver 2006 Mazda RX8 136,000km. Auto or Manual, Sunroof, A/C, leather heated seats, great body, tires and interior, Suicide style back doors. $7900.

250-376-7672 Financing avail 855-600-7750

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Cover tight exteriors. Spring sale re-roofing new const 5 inch continuous gutters. Siding repairs all jobs welcome big or small. Excellent references. 35 yrs. exp. 1-780-404-6633

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866.573.1288

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Place your classified ad in over 71 Papers across BC.

Time to Prune Your Fruit Trees Tree Pruning or Removal

Springs Home Cleaning Services

4-Nokian summer tires.

225/60R/17 on chrome rims.

Like new. $400. 828-7147.

Northland Apartments

Renovated Bachelor Suites $1,000 Renovated 1&2 Bedroom Suites with New Fixtures; SS Appliances; Luxury Plank Flooring.

Adult Oriented, No Pets, No Smoking Elevators / Common Laundry $1,100 - 1,650 per month.

North Shore 250-376-1427 South Shore 250-314-1135 nnkamloops@northland.ca nskamloops@northland.ca

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4-Avalanche X-treme winters on rims 275/60/R20 fits 1/2T Dodge truck 5-stud. $1000.

250-573-5635.

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

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Jonathan’s Landscaping Tree pruning. Yard Clean-up.

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WE will pay you to exercise!

2010 Dodge Charger SXT Sedan. 4dr., AWD, V-6, auto. 50,001 kms.

Excellent condition. $12,900. 250-374-1541.

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2001 Dodge Dakota STL. 2WD, 4.7L, V8. Fully loaded including hitch. In great shape, no dents or scrapes.

Mid sized truck used regularly city and highway.

Tires good, full size spare on rim. $2500/OBO 250-3771649.

New Price $56.00+tax

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

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2014 Ford Platinum 4x4 Immaculate F150 Supercrew, 3.5 Ecoboost, Sun Roof, white, brown leather, Fully Loaded Only $35,800 250-319-8784

Legal Legal Notices 1980 Dodge Camperize Van Awning, Rebuilt transmission, 360 Motor, AC/DC Battery, 2 extra tires, double bed, Toilet, F/S/Oven, 3 propane tanks filled. ASKING $3,000. Phone or leave message 1-250-3953151.

2005, 38’ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6, appl incld, fully loaded, $16,900. 236-421-2251 2006 32ft. Prowler 5th Wheel.

1-slide-out.

Good cond. $15,000. 778-220-5078.

2013 Keystone Fusion Toy Hauler slps 9, 41ft 12ft garage asking $60,000 250-374-4723

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Offers valid at Fraserway RV Kamloops March 1 - 31, 2019. Some conditions apply, see dealership for details. RV pricing does not include taxes and tire levy. D # 40065. Bi-weekly payments include applicable taxes and fees, and are based on a 60 month term, a *216/ †228/ ‡240 month amortization with a 7% annual percentage rate and a $0 down payment O.A.C.

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