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NOVEMBER 27, 2019 | Volume 32 No. 95

WEATHER Cloudy and cold High -1 C Low -9 C SNOW REPORT Sun Peaks Resort Mid-mountain: 45 cm Alpine: 66 cm Harper Mountain Opening Dec. 14

UNWRAPPING A FUTURE CANUCK Two-year-old Lucas Brunett is photographed by Jessica Meyr of All Mine Photography during Saturday’s craft fair at Arthur Hatton elementary in North Kamloops.

The Christmas-themed photo studio was an entertaining addition to myriad seasonal items for sale. Pick up a copy of this Friday’s KTW for a list of upcoming craft fairs in the city.

ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW

WEDNESDAY INSPIRING MESSAGE

GORAN ENGLISH

Calgary constable hopes his story will help troubled kids

TRU women’s basketball coach pushing his charges

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SPORTS/A33

Provisional tax hike set at 2.76 per cent BUT THAT FIGURE WILL LIKELY CHANGE AS NUMBERS CONTINUE TO BE CRUNCHED

JESSICA WALLACE

STAFF REPORTER

jessica@kamloopsthisweek.com

Kamloops council has approved a provisional tax increase for 2020 of 2.76 per cent, which equals about $61 for the average-assessed residential property.

During a committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, council learned the city’s budget in 2020 is $115 million, with slightly more than $3 million in additional tax funding required to maintain services and carry out contracts, such as wage and benefits increases to city staff and management, RCMP and Kamloops Fire Rescue.

Wages make up the largest portion of additional tax funding required, according to the city’s corporate services director.

Last year, council approved wages and benefits hikes for unionized (Canadian Union of Public Employees) city staff and management of 2.25 per cent in 2020, equating to $1.5 million.

In addition, the budget earmarks an additional $540,000 for Kamloops Fire Rescue ($450,000 is being set aside for

firefighter wages and benefits, with the union contract expiring at the end of the year) and $928,000 toward reaching a full RCMP contingent of 136 officers and three municipal support staff.

Policing remains the single-largest cost to taxpayers, at about 15 per cent of the budget, and was cause for discussion on Tuesday.

Coun. Arjun Singh highlighted a need for more financial accountability when it comes to police resources.

He said 30 per cent of calls to police, including for social issues, are placed to the wrong agency and wondered what it costs the city.

Singh asked if money would be better spent elsewhere to address issues impacting vulnerable people, businesses and neighbourhoods in the community.

He clarified he was not suggesting fewer police officers, but noted future budgetary impacts from a police force set to unionize.

“Are they the right resource to increase for the calls we are actually facing?” Singh asked.

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The city’s community and protective services director, Byron McCorkell, said breaking down what it costs to dispatch police in social situations is difficult to quantify.

City CAO David Trawin explained the city is pushing the province, including at the recent UBCM convention, to choose Kamloops for a pilot project in which technology is utilized to track police time.

The city has taken issue with subsidizing the tab for rural policing.

Talk of police costs prompted Coun. Denis Walsh to resurrect conversation of a municipal police force.

Mayor Ken Christian, however, said the community still benefits from specialized RCMP services and would need a population of 250,000 to make a municipal police force worthwhile.

Other impacts to the budget in 2020 include rising insurance premiums for civic assets, at $125,000, and revenue shortfall of $275,000 at the Tournament Capital Centre.

Humphrey told KTW revenue have been declining for the past three to four years due to a combination of fewer annual passes sold and shifting demographics (seniors, families and students pay less than adults).

Humphrey said the city will be conducting a more thorough analysis during planning for the new Recreation Master Plan. “They’re going to take a look and try to figure out, is it less people? Is it less cost? Why are people going to other facilities? In some ways, four or five years ago, we did have complaints that the gym was super busy. Is this just

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Humphrey said in discussing the staff analysis to be conducted.

Revenue loss likely correlates to the opening of the nearby low-cost Planet Fitness in Sahali Mall.

The property tax increase is provisional and will not be shored up until the new year.

Also included is anticipated growth of 1.25 per cent, amounting to $1.4 million in tax revenue, but those numbers will not be known until the new year, when BC Assessment releases property values.

The provisional tax hike equates to $61 for the average-assessed property, which is $408,000.

Property tax bills also include regional district, hospital and school taxes and Kamloops residents should expect increases, based on decisions last week by the TNRD. Last year, the city’s property tax hike was 2.96, compared to 2.08 per cent in 2018 and 2.67 per cent in 2017. The city’s 10-year tax increase average is 2.31 per cent.

The Edmonton municipal price index, which is the city version of the consumer price index, is expected to be three per cent in 2020.

Humphrey said Kamloops, is “quite comparable� to other communities and gets good bang for its buck, when considering services offered to residents.

Humphrey said the city is different from places like Kelowna in that it does not neighbour large communities, with which it can share resources, such as water infrastructure and civic facilities. • The first public budget meeting will be held on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre, with staff and council in attendance.

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Increasingly busy McGill Road on the south side of Thompson Rivers University has led to calls for the city to enhance pedestrian safety along the corridor. On Nov. 15, university employee Lucy Phua was killed while in a crosswalk at McGill and University Drive — a block east of this intersection — when a left-turning pickup truck struck her.

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A Kamloops resident is circulating a petition calling for enhancements to pedestrian safety along McGill Road after a Thompson Rivers University employee was struck and killed by a vehicle while in a crosswalk along the street.

Heather MacCollum has collected 437 signatures to date for her change.org petition calling for slower speeds, flashing crosswalks and a school zone along McGill near Insight Support Services and the university.

MacCollum said she was spurred to take action following the death of TRU academic advisor Lucy Phua.

The 53-year-old woman died after being hit by a pickup truck while crossing McGill at University

Drive, near the Landmark condo development, just before 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 15.

For MacCollum, speed and visibility have been issues along the corridor for some time.

She told KTW one of her sons attends Insight, a special-needs school across McGill from the Tournament Capital Centre, and she has noticed drivers speeding along the four-lane route.

MacCollum noted McGill sees a large volume of pedestrian traffic crossing to and from Thompson Rivers University, the Children’s Therapy Centre, Insight and the TCC, in addition to customers visiting other restaurants and businesses. She said the corridor can also be quite dark at night, when there are plenty of TRU students still out walking to and from campus.

MacCollum said she wants the city to review the population

change in the area around TRU, consider adding a school zone for Insight Support Services and/ or reduced speeds on McGill and adding flashing crosswalks to alert drivers of pedestrian crossings.

Coun. Arjun Singh, who chairs the city’s development and sustainability council committee, was contacted by MacCollum and said her concerns will be addressed at the committee’s Dec. 10 meeting.

“Heather has done a really good thing in advocating for some changes,” Singh said, adding the committee will take her suggestions and others into consideration and determine what actions they might suggest to council.

He said the broader topic of pedestrian safety in Kamloops will also be discussed, noting similar issues exist elsewhere in the city.

Statistics provided by ICBC range from 2013 through 2017 and include 131 incidents involving a pedestrian injury or fatality in Kamloops.

The two worst intersections in city are at 12th Street and Tranquille Road on the North Shore and Notre Dame and Summit Drive in Sahali, each with five incidents over the five-year period.

But Seymour Street downtown is where pedestrians fare the worst in the city.

Seymour and Fourth Avenue is the third-worst intersection in the city, with four incidents over that time period, but there are other problem areas on Seymour, including where it intersects with Second and Third avenues, where three incidents each were recorded.

Seymour at Fourth, Fifth and Seventh avenues all had a pair of incidents recorded.

Data from Statistics Canada is not specific to pedestrian incidents, but the agency does provide statistics on hitand-runs from Kamloops RCMP. From 2014 through 2018, drivers in Kamloops failed to stop or remain at the scene of an accident 209 times, an average of about 42 times per year. The rate at which Kamloops drivers did so (44.36 per 100,000) was slightly higher than the provincial average of 41.18 per 100,000.

In 2018, 11 of the 47 hit-and-run incidents were cleared by police, resulting in seven people charged.

On average, about one in four hitand-run incidents in B.C. results in a driver being charged.

The BC Coroners Service compiles its own statistics and reported that 314 pedestrians were killed in the province in 2018.

All vehicle incidents account for deaths at a rate of 6.3 per 100,000 and about 18 per cent of vehicle incident deaths are pedestrians.

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“We want to make sure that people all across the community are feeling safe,” Singh said.

He said the city is always working to address pedestrian safety in town, but noted Phua’s death has created added impetus to examine the issue.

Singh said the number of people living along McGill has increased substantially, noting the new housing developments that have risen along McGill both on and off campus, making that corridor important for the city to consider.

TRU communications manager Darshan Lindsey told KTW via email that traffic around campus is a subject at regular meetings the university has with city officials.

She said TRU officials recognize the growth of not only TRU, but other new developments in the area.

“These are not new discussions with the city, but rather ongoing,” she said.

City of Kamloops chief administrative officer David Trawin said the city and TRU have had discussions regarding changes to make McGill Road more pedestrian-orientated in the future.

The city is installing a sidewalk along McGill in front of the Children’s Therapy Centre and adding a sidewalk along the south side of McGill between Dalhousie Drive and Hillside Drive is in Kamloops’ transportation master plan.

Also in that document is a proposed pedestrian overpass along Summit Drive between the university and Upper College Heights student housing. Students continue to jaywalk across Summit on the way to and from TRU. “That overpass is the number one priority for the next big project,” Trawin said.

Trawin said simply reducing the speed limit on an arterial route like McGill, designed for a 50 km/h speed limit, sometimes doesn’t work in getting motorists to reduce their speed.

He said a better strategy would be implementing the three E’s: enforcement, engineering and education.

That engineering portion could involve narrowing road lines, reducing the number of lanes and adding bikes lanes.

Trawin said when the city receives requests such as MacCollum’s, its transportation advisory committee — composed of the city, RCMP, ICBC, School District 73 and other agencies — will typically review the request, determine which suggestions are practical to implement and pass that feedback along to the development and sustainability council committee.

City development director Marvin Kwiatkowski said the city will usually receive a copy of the coroner’s report in situations such as the Nov. 15 death, which could contain with recommendations for

improvements if there are any to make.

“Typically that’s what we wait for,” he said.

Kwiatkowski said he does not jumping to conclusions before receiving the report, noting the accident could have been the result of multiple factors.

Bikes lanes on McGill Road and a pedestrian overpass across Summit Drive or a barrier to prevent jaywalkers are suggestions TRU business professor Amy Tucker believes should be implemented.

Having worked at TRU since 2001, Tucker said she’s seen an increase in pedestrian and vehicle traffic around the university over the years.

One trend she has noticed is that due to limited parking on campus, people often park elsewhere and walk to campus.

Tucker believes McGill Road from Summit Drive to Hillside Drive should have a 30 km/h speed limit, noting people tend to speed on the road.

She would also like to see a flashing crosswalk between University Drive and the Landmark building where Phua was struck.

MacCollum believes people will have more confidence using the facilities in the area with enhancements to crosswalks.

“If we can prevent further incidences from what has already happened, that would be awesome,” she said.

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Police probing reported attempted child abduction SUSPECT STILL BEING SOUGHT IN CONNECTION WITH INCIDENT LAST FRIDAY IN BARRIERE KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

The RCMP continues to investigate a reported attempted child abduction in Barriere.

The incident, which took place at about 3:30 p.m. last Friday, involved a man and a 10-year-old girl in the area of Barriere Town Road and

Dunn Lake Road in the town 45 minutes north of Kamloops on Highway 5.

Police say the report indicates the girl was walking on Dunn Lake Road when she was approached by a man she described as being about 40 years of age and standing 5-foot-7.

She said he had short, brown hair, hazel

eyes and a full, brown beard approximately four inches or more in length and shaped to a point at the end.

The man was described as wearing black pants and a grey, long-sleeved shirt with black lettering.

“The man allegedly grabbed the girl by the wrist and she fought back, freeing herself

and then ran off,” Barriere RCMP Cpl. Rob Welsman said.

“A police service dog was brought to the scene to search for the suspect and officers have spoken with local residents regarding the incident.”

Barriere Mounties are asking the public to remain extra vigilant and are urging parents

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Welsman said some youth events have been impacted and cancelled in the area at the discretion of organizers.

He said school district officials have been notified of the incident and are working closely with investigators.

Anyone in the area with video surveillance or dashboard camera footage, or any information about the incident, is asked to contact the Barriere RCMP detachment at 250-672-9918.

Any urgent information regarding the identity or current whereabouts of the suspect can be made via 911.

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A Kamloops man who stole thousands of dollars worth of electronics from a Thompson Rivers University varsity sports team’s locker room before going on a crippled crime spree has been ordered to spend two years in prison.

After being given credit for time served, Braden Douglas MacKenzie, 25, will have 10 months left to spend behind bars.

Douglas pleaded guilty in Kamloops provincial court to a raft of property-related charges stemming from incidents spanning more than 14 months.

He was sentenced on Nov. 21.

Court heard MacKenzie broke into the TRU women’s volleyball team’s locker room on Oct. 30, 2017, stealing six iPhones, a Samsung smartphone, two MacBooks, credit cards and a championship ring.

Less than two months later, on Dec. 18, 2017, police found MacKenzie in a Juniper Ridge backyard. He fled and was chased on foot, eventually jumping 30 feet from a balcony and breaking his leg.

Following that, MacKenzie’s crimes continued despite his being on crutches.

Five days later, MacKenzie was found

carrying a number of stolen bags outside an apartment building.

In March 2018, he stole a set of keys and used them to break into an office and classroom at Sprott Shaw College, stealing multiple items.

“It’s remarkable that Mr. MacKenzie remained physically undeterred in committing these break and enters,” Crown prosecutor Frank Caputo said.

“It’s remarkable the depths of his perseverance that he would run from police, jump off a balcony, break his femur and nonethe-

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MacKenzie was arrested on March 10, 2018, after police found him in the middle of a residential burglary.

He fled through an attic and was arrested in the home’s backyard.

“These offences have taken their toll on the community,” Caputo said. “These property offences have real victims — real victims who lose something.”

MacKenzie also pleaded guilty to breaking into the White Spot in North Kamloops on Jan. 4, 2017.

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t’s that time of year again, when residents are urged to leave the cozy confines of home and make the trek to a city-owned building to talk taxes.

Yes, there are many more enjoyable activities to consider tonight, which happens to be the first public budget meeting, with City of Kamloops staff and council ready to greet residents on McArthur Island.

The Kamloops Blazers are hosting the Portland Winterhawks at Sandman Centre. The Irishman, the much-anticipated film by director Martin Scorsese, arrives on Netflix. And did we mention the weather forecast is calling for wind chill-aided temperatures in the minus double digits?

Despite all that, you really should warm up the car, toss in the tuque, grab the parka and spend an hour or two learning why you pay the taxes you do. And, if you have an idea that might see that bill decrease, staff and council on McArthur Island truly do want to hear it.

After all, staff and council members who live within city limits also pay taxes and our bet is they detest paying more as much as you do.

On Tuesday, council agreed to a provisional 2020 budget that has a 2.76 per cent property-tax hike.

That is in line with what tax hikes during the past decade and, next year, would mean an extra $61 to be paid by those owning an average-assessed property ($408,000).

Of course, that 2.76 per cent could rise or fall depending on how various numbers fall in the coming weeks and months. That percentage could change if enough people with enough good ideas attend tonight’s public meeting (or another to be scheduled in the new year).

Chances are the turnout will be light, as it has been in years past, though some meetings have attracted large crowds when specific issues are in play.

While the proposed arts centre is not part of the budget process, it is part of the daily discussion and the April 4 referendum could well impact attendance tonight.

The bottom line is the meeting affects your bottom line.

At the very least, attending gives you a greater right to complain when the tax hike is finalized in the spring.

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Sometimes, class is in

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he leaders’ debate during the recent federal election campaign was noteworthy for two reasons: Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer’s cringe-worthy and obviously staged sudden attack on Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau and the comparative decorum displayed by NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh.

The former’s attempt at being tough flopped and the latter’s respect shown for his opponents resonated with those watching the debate, with pundits and voters alike giving him high marks.

Singh’s statesmanship did not, alas, lead to more votes and seats as the New Democrats were in tough from the beginning, but his demeanour was refreshing as hell in this day and age when politicians seem to find gutters of unprecedented depth into which to plunge in this win-atall-costs culture.

The fact that such graciousness surprises us is indicative of the cesspool in which politics often bathes.

And so it was that Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone rose to such welcome and surprising heights this month when discussing with me the B.C. NDP’s long -awaited plan to deal with the issue of youths and vaping.

Stone has been focused on the issue for much of this year, offering suggestions and calling on Health Minister Adrian Dix to act.

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MUSINGS Earlier this month, Dix and his NDP government finally unveiled a list of actions they plan to implement in the coming weeks and months.

Save for a few measures, the New Democrats’ plan covers everything Stone has been calling for and the B.C. Liberal MLA duly noted as much.

Instead of criticizing the NDP for dragging its heels or finding faults in the vaping plan, Stone complimented his adversaries and said he hopes the government follows through on the pledge and, perhaps, considers strengthening ways to combat vaping by youth.

Such high-road politics is noticeable because it is rare, but this does not mean there is no place in politics for serious debate or criticism.

There certainly is and this week’s latest sad report from the province’s British Columbia’s Representative for Children and Youth on yet another tragic death of a teen

is an example.

There is also plenty of room for wit when staging a political attack, as perfected by Tommy Douglas, Pierre Trudeau and the current champion of elocution excellence, Abbotsford West B.C. Liberal MLA Michael de Jong, whose lexiconic larceny has stolen many a moment in the provincial legislature.

Stone’s gracious take on the NDP’s vaping plans reminded me of another political kumbaya moment of note.

In October of last year, Premier John Horgan invited B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson, former B.C. Liberal government energy minister Rich Coleman and Skeena B.C. Liberal MLA Ellis Ross to a signing ceremony for the massive LNG Canada project.

Horgan included his political rivals in the ceremony as a way of acknowledging the project only became reality because of years of work by the B.C .

Liberals.

Horgan and the NDP were simply B.J. MacDonald to the Liberals’ Wayne Gretzky on this energy goal.

But including the provincial Grits to the celebration was classy, something lacking in politics these days.

Amid the predictable acrimony and blame game, it is refreshing to see maturity and respect rear its head now and again in the political arena. editor@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @ChrisJFoulds

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OPINION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

SPECULATION DOES NOT PAY BILLS Editor: We will be voting in another costly referendum on April 4, 2020, in which we will asked to approve the city borrowing up to $45 million for a performing-arts centre downtown.

The 2015 referendum, rejected by Kamloopsians, asked for approval to borrow $49 million.

Is this cash cow for taxpayers to finance for 25 years really an opportunity with limited risk or a prettily packaged 25-year high-risk debt load?

As before, where’s the numbers to prove a good rate of return to the taxpayer?

When applying for a business loan in the private sector, one needs to provide documentation for approval.

A speculation of success would not get one that loan unless the borrower put up assets as collateral.

So, what are we being asked here — to go in blind and trust pure speculation of success?

What is the financial rate of return to Kamloops taxpayers. Where’s the burden

of proof in numbers that the proposed Kamloops Centre for the Arts is a good deal?

Speculative thinking does not pay the city’s bills — taxpayers do.

With or without an increase in property taxes, we are still on the hook for the loan.

A cash cow with provable return is always good, but not so much if the city carries the debt load at 100 per cent risk to the taxpayer.

Les Evens Kamloops

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Editor: Re: The Nov. 20 letter to the editor from Narayan Mitra (‘Still opposed to proposed arts centre’): What will Mitra do when his child/grandchild decides to sing, dance or play an instrument and Mitra cannot bring himself to watch them if it means entering a centre that only caters to “refined highbrows?”

Arts is for everyone. I will vote “yes” on April 4.

Tracey Pointer Kamloops

Editor: With respect to the April 4 arts centre referendum, the city is acting like a spoiled child who continues to ask their parents the same question.

When the answer is “no,” they try to wear the parents down until the answer becomes “yes.”

I raised my children to understand “no” means “no.”

Come on council, show your maturity.

Yvonne Kittson Kamloops

‘FULLY SUPPORT’ ARTS CENTRE Editor: As a longtime, born and raised, 77-year-old Kamloops resident, I fully support the proposed Kamloops Centre for the Arts.

Since when is 53.7 per cent (the percentage of voters who opposed an arts centre in the 2015

referendum) a decisive vote?

Kamloops is far behind others cities of the similar and smaller sizes, such as Vernon, where in 2018 residents voted “Yes” to a $25-million multi-purpose cultural centre.

Fred Trestain Kamloops

WILL CITY GIVE ANSWER ON ST. ANDREWS ISSUE? Editor: I have a request to any and all members of Kamloops city council: Please give us lowly citizens a proper answer on why you have taken away control of St. Andrews on the Square from the Kamloops Heritage Society and why it is too late to reverse course.

To simply say the ship has sailed does not end the matter. I heard all kinds of reasons why the Kamloops Heritage Commission was done away with and I learned to not trust city administration.

Power and dominance seem to be the goal and now the taxpayers are being asked to trust the guidance of the administration and vote “yes” to the Kamloops Centre for the Arts proposal.

That ship sailed about five years ago and it is now back in port. Maybe the results will be different this time.

An answer, please?

Jeff Lodge Kamloops Editor’s note: Jeff Lodge was a longtime member of the Kamloops Heritage Commission, which the city reduced this year to an engagement group that meets less frequently and with a less direct link to city council.

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B.C. NEEDS BILL 41 APPROVED Editor: All residents of B.C. must start working together rather than in opposition.

Solving the climate crisis and ensuring a just economy for all is only possible with full co-operation and consent from all British Columbians, including Indigenous communities.

With the adoption of Bill 41, B.C. will be one of the

first jurisdictions in the world to take legislative action to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

At this point in time, it is very apparent the current status quo regarding Indigenous rights and title is not working.

Unless we make changes, we will continue to experience conflict and uncertainty.

Please inform yourself on this issue online at https:// www.wcel.org/blog/bill41-new-law-uphold-indigenous-rights-in-bc is a good place to start.

Then send a message to your MLA, asking that they vote in favour of Bill 41.

Anne Grube Kamloops

LED LIGHTS NOT BRIGHTEST IDEA Editor: Progress is good. Progress without thought is bad.

The city has installed LED street lights in front of my home and I am now living with a searchlight shining in my windows.

Heaven forbid the city installs any more because I am surrounded by street lights and more such lights will turn my neighbourhood into daylight 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Be that as it may, there must be something that can be done to decrease and mitigate the unacceptable and unnecessary glare from this type of light.

LED lights may save the city money on power, but at what cost?

Chris Jefferies Kamloops

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CP CANNOT SIMPLY STOP ALL TRAINS Editor: Re: The Nov. 15 letter from Oliver Potestio (‘Lest it forgets, CP needs to pause trains on Nov.11’): In his letter, Potestio expressed his feelings on why Canadian Pacific Rail should show a sign of respect on Remembrance Day by shutting off trains during the annual ceremony.

However, Potestio does not consider looking at CP Rail’s view and other key factors that could possibly affect the Remembrance Day ceremony.

Potestio states it is impossible to hear the Remembrance Day ceremony when the CP Rail trains are coming through downtown Kamloops.

Even though CP Rail trains can create an abundance of noise, there are other sources that are more likely to create extensive noise, such as traffic and airplanes, which can be just as disruptive as trains.

In his letter, Potestio states two CP rail trains passed through the town at times of 11:10 a.m. and 11:24 a.m.

This also led to one of the trains idling for a period, which Potestio said significantly negatively impacted the ceremony as it coincided with the moment of silence being taken to honour the fallen.

Potestio suggests CP Rail should shut down operations for at least 30 minutes to show a sign of respect.

The time between 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. is an important period for these ceremonies, but CP Rail cannot delay operations as time is crucial for such a company.

Canadian Pacific has promises to fulfill, such as delivering resources, materials and packages to various sites.

Attempting to co-ordinate schedule delays with every company CP deals with would result in a snowball effect.

After further research, I have found CP Rail does show respect for veterans as the company has painted five locomotives to represent the armed forces.

Amandeep Rai Kamloops

TRAIN NOISE IS SWEET SOUND OF CANADA Editor: Re: The Nov. 15 letter from Oliver Potestio (‘Lest it forgets, CP needs to pause trains on Nov.11’): When I attended the Remembrance Day service this year, I also heard the trains.

The sound of a train makes me think of how this country was built.

Most people in Canada grew up in a city, a small town or a farm, where hearing the train was part of our daily lives.

Many cities in Canada were built because of the railway.

I did not find the sound of the trains too loud to hear the Nov. 11 service.

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Reported attack leads to arrest A 30-year-old Kamloops man is in custody after police responded to a report of an attack in the downtown core early Tuesday morning.

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Cpl. Jodi Shelkie told KTW the two men do not know each other, adding that the incident was not drugrelated.

ASSESSMENT FOR TEENAGER A Kamloops teenager who has admitted to a string of assaults and sexual assaults on social workers will undergo a psychiatric assessment.

The 13-year-old boy, whose identity is protected by the Youth Criminal Justice Act, pleaded guilty in July to nine charges stemming from incidents involving youth care workers.

Details of the assaults have not yet been made public.

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Commercial cardboard is ending up in landfills and the City of Kamloops is looking at banning the material in an effort to divert the recyclable product. “We’re still seeing some businesses, some loads coming to our landfills from some of the other private haulers in town, with a large percentage of all their waste is cardboard,� city environmental services manager Glen Farrow told KTW. “In those particular

cases, why can’t that be separated? Why can’t that be diverted?�

The city has for years been discussing industrial, commercial and institutional recycling.

Though residential cardboard is collected curbside citywide, industrial, commercial and institutional recycling is only available on a piecemeal basis in Kamloops.

The city picks up cardboard from some organizations and delivers it to Emterra, a private waste-processing facility in Valleyview and the only one of its kind in Kamloops.

Many organizations pay to have their cardboard hauled privately.

Challenges, however, continue in what to do with the end product, preventing the city from expanding the program.

Farrow said other communities have banned dumping cardboard at landfills.

The city is mulling the ban as part of a regionwide initiative, alongside the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.

Banning cardboard at landfills effectively puts the onus back on businesses to find an alternative way to dispose of the material.

“It’s the lowest-hanging fruit,� Farrow said. “We’ve been talking about commercial recycling for years and, based on the global markets, soft plastics, mixed paper — all those are challenging in finding an end market. “The product that has the greatest value and the ability to be pulled out more easily from your product mix is cardboard.�

Issues have arisen with Emterra, however.

Farrow said contamination of cardboard has resulted in some loads being turned away.

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NOTICE OF DISPOSITION Pursuant to Sections 26(3) and 94 of the Community Charter, S.B.C. 2003, Ch. 26, the City of Kamloops (the “City”) is disposing of a 119.3 m2 portion of road located adjacent to 2686 Tranquille Road to be legally described as: Road to be closed shown on Bylaw Plan EPP95179, Dedicated by Plan 13592, District Lot 251, Kamloops Division Yale District (the “Property”).

The City is transferring the fee simple title of the Property to 1051079 B.C. Ltd. (the “Buyer”) to be consolidated with 2686 Tranquille Road, for the purchase price of $13,000.

For more information, please contact David W. Freeman, RI(BC), Assistant Development, Engineering, and Sustainability Director/ Real Estate Manager, at 250-828-3548.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 6:30 PM Tuesday December 3, 2019 Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality Council gives notice that it will hold a Public Hearing at Cahilty Hotel & Suites, 3220 Village Way, Sun Peaks, BC, to consider proposed Bylaw Nos. 0143, 2019 and 0144, 2019.

What is Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0143, 2019 and Temporary Use Permit Bylaw No. 0144, 2019?

Bylaw 0143 is a change to Zoning Bylaw No. 1400 to rezone 4102 Sundance Drive (legally described as Lot 16, District Lot 6360, KDYD, Plan KAP58754), as shown on the map, from RS-1A: Residential Single One – Tourist Accommodation to RS1: Residential Single Family.

Bylaw 0144 is a Temporary Use Permit Bylaw to allow the use of 3 bedrooms in the principal dwelling for tourist accommodation use (short-term/nightly rental) at 4151 Sundance Drive (legally described as Lot 11, District Lot 6428, KDYD, Plan KAP72523), as shown on the map. The specific conditions are as stipulated in the proposed permit, which forms a part of Bylaw 0144.

All persons who believe that their interest in property may be affected by the proposed Bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing. Additionally, they may make written submissions on the matter of these Bylaws (via any of the below options) which must be received at our office prior to 4:00 p.m. on the 2nd day of December, 2019. The entire content of all submissions will be made public and form a part of the public record on this matter.

How do I get more information?

A copy of the proposed Bylaws and all supporting information can be inspected from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday (except statutory holidays) at our office from November 12, 2019 until 4:00 p.m. the day of the Hearing; or please contact us via any of the below options.

No representations will be received by Council after the Public Hearing has been concluded.

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City reaffirms its plan to operate St. Andrews site MEANWHILE, LOCAL CRIME STOPPERS GROUP IS BEING DROPPED IN FAVOUR OF METRO VANCOUVER BRANCH JESSICA WALLACE

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The city is sticking with its decision to take over operations of St. Andrews on the Square, while declining to renew an agreement with Kamloops and District Crime Stoppers.

Details of the city’s service agreement review have been made public and the city is finally able to talk openly about the process.

Myriad agreements with different organizations were up for renewal.

Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian said the city for the first time undertook a review of all of its service agreements at one time, rather than on a piecemeal basis, in order to get a full picture and ensure agreements were consistent with council priorities.

The process was conducted behind

closed doors, he said, because it involves city contracts.

City corporate services director Kathy Humphrey said the service agreements total $3.2 million, noting savings were found in limiting annual increases to two per cent over four years. Those savings amount to about $30,000, Humphrey said, money that may be allotted during supplemental budget discussions.

“Council is going to look at how they are going to distribute that potentially to other groups,” Humphrey said.

“They want to use that savings to potentially have that money for groups. They have lots and lots of requests every year that want to be funded by the city. They saw this as a way to have these groups be accountable for their services, but then also potentially

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Not renewed were agreements with the Kamloops Heritage Society, which has operated St. Andrews on the Square since 1995, and Kamloops and District Crime Stoppers.

Humphrey said savings will not be realized at St. Andrews, with money previously allocated to the society likely being used to fund future work on the city’s oldest public building.

No budget for that work could be provided.

Meanwhile, the city will save about $36,000 over the next four years as it strikes a deal with Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers. Last year, the city paid $19,000 to the local organization and nearly half of that — $10,800 — will be funded in 2020.

The vote was not made clear in closed council minutes, but all councillors were present. Coun. Mike

O’Reilly moved the motion and Coun. Bill Sarai seconded.

Asked why the city is outsourcing Crime Stoppers, Christian said most municipalities are moving toward the provincewide system, where much of the information is collected electronically.

“That’s not to fault the work that the Crime Stoppers group has done in Kamloops over the years,” he said.

“It’s just that crime has changed and I think that if you use an old model as your mechanism to solve crime, you’re not going to be as effective as staying with the changes that go on.”

The city’s finance committee chair, Coun.

Denis Walsh, told KTW the service is not expected to be diminished.

KTW has reached out to the president of Kamloops and District Crime Stoppers for comment and is awaiting a reply.

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The city’s planned takeover of St. Andrews on the Square, downtown at Seymour Street and Second Avenue, has been controversial and the closed meeting minutes reveal Walsh sought a financial review of the decision.

He made a notice of motion at a closed meeting in November, which was supported only by Coun.

Arjun Singh.

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by KTW, Walsh said he remains unhappy with his motion’s MAYOR KEN defeat and CHRISTIAN wants to know exactly what it will cost to take over operations of St. Andrews.

Christian pointed out that Walsh is chair of the committee that oversaw the service agreement review.

He said not enough councillors felt there was rationale to reconsider.

Humphrey further explained the decision came down to the society not being able to generate enough revenue to maintain the building. “In my opinion, what we are looking for is the close monitoring

of our assets,� Christian said, noting the city’s current asset management planning is underway. “I think it’s prudent for council to have the oversight over such an important historical asset as St. Andrews.

In my opinion, the society has done a tremendous job going as far as they can in terms of the operation of the building, but the longterm sustainability of the building, it’s more than you’d ask a volunteer group to take on. From that perspective, I think it’s better to have it in the hands of the city people.�

Meanwhile, the city’s Graffiti Task Force has received only a oneyear agreement.

The city may look at other options in the future to tackle what it deems a growing issue citywide.

Some groups, such as the Kamloops Pipe Band, were given more detailed expectations, with a base funding and the possibility to receive more if a certain number of performances occur.

The largest service agreement renewed by the city was Venture Kamloops, which will receive $633,400 in 2020.

Christian explained that while other cities have economic-development departments, Kamloops has opted to fund a society, instead, similar to Tourism Kamloops.

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The fight to retain physicians in rural areas communities was provided.

Ashcroft has three physicians, Barriere has four physicians (two share one position and travel from Kamloops), Chase has three physicians and a nurse practitioner, Clinton has a primary-care nurse, Clearwater has four physicians, Lillooet has six physicians, Lytton has three physicians and Logan Lake has two physicians.

Logan Lake, however, will lose its two physicians at the end of the year. Easson is hopeful a physician will be secured to start in the spring and a nurse practitioner will fill the gap between departure and arrival.

Speaking with KTW, Easson said Interior Health is constantly recruiting physicians in all areas, including fill-in doctors who can cover

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Interior Health continues to grapple with retaining physicians in rural communities, the Thompson Regional Hospital District has heard.

Getting physicians to communities throughout IH’s large geographical region is not the problem. Getting them to stay is the dilemma.

“Retention of our primary-care providers in rural is something that we deal with every day because we can’t be complacent,” Interior Health’s rural health director Berni Easson told the board at its Nov. 21 meeting.

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She said efforts are made to showcase the areas, including providing accommodations.

Some doctors live in Kamloops and travel to work in the region. IH supports that by offering good rotations, education and support from colleagues. Easson said, however, physician retention needs to be tackled not only IH, but also by communities that are at the table to address myriad rural health-care issues.

“If a community has no housing, how are we going to retain our people living in that community?” she said. “It’s a partnership. It’s between the community, people’s jobs, education and lifestyle. If you are looking at all of those things, factors that make people want to stay, that’s what we call retention.”

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Easson said Interior Health is working on creating a co-ordinated, single point of entry.

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Don Bouffard shows kids a fossilized trilobite and pieces of meteorite during the recent Ask a Geologist Day at Kamloops Museum and Archives. The popular event is held at the museum every November, in partnership with the Kamloops Exploration Group. Attendance nudged the 100 mark as guests spoke with geologists and had their rocks identified. There were also educational displays, a career game and a colouring station . The next Ask a Geologist events will be held at the Meet A Machine day in April and at the Kamloops Exploration Group booth at Mining Day in May.

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Children’s Circle Daycare Society has been given another extension from Interior Health to stay in its location, which will eventually become a new hospital parking lot, as the non-profit awaits the opening of its facility in the Sagebrush neighbourhood.

The society cares for kids at 904 Third Ave. It was scheduled to vacate at the end of the year, due to Royal Inland Hospital’s expansion.

However, Interior Health has confirmed it is working with private contractor Ellis Don to allow the day care to remain in its location until June 2020. This is the second extension.

“After that date, site preparation is expected to begin,” stated an email message from Interior Health to KTW. Children’s Circle Daycare Society transition manager

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Wenda Noonan is relieved.

She said that despite the society learning in 2018 that its lease would not be renewed, it has been “extremely difficult” to find a new, temporary location, as Arpa Investments works toward building a new facility.

“We’re super happy about it [extension],” Noonan said.

Property for the facility, located just up the road from Sagebrush Theatre, was recently rezoned by city council, with hopes shovels would hit the ground this fall.

However, Noonan said the project is being held up awaiting a building permit from the city.

She said it may not be issued until as late as February, pushing back the project timeline.

Noonan is telling parents not to worry, however, as the society pursues alternate locations to move into next summer.

“We are in negotiations with one lease right now,” she said, though she would not disclose details.

The City of Kamloops will provide a glimpse into work underway on its climate action plan during a public presentation with the Kamloops Chapter of the BC Sustainable Energy Association this Thursday at 7 p.m.

The city’s sustainability supervisor, Glen Cheetham, will present in room 1020 of the International Building at Thompson Rivers University.

The talk will be centred around greenhouse gas emissions in the com-

As to whether Interior Health could extend the lease for a third time, in order to close the time gap between locations for the nonprofit — that’s unlikely.

“This is part of a complex contractual agreement with Ellis Don, which incorporates a very stringent completion date,” Interior Health stated by email.

“Both Ellis Don and Interior Health have worked together to try to accommodate the day care as much as possible and within the project schedule. We have actually be able to provide two lease extensions in support of the day care.

The day-care operator is aware of the project schedule.”

The Children’s Circle Daycare Society is also hammering out budget details and a partnership with Interior Health, in order to apply for provincial grant funding for new child-care spaces.

The new facility is expected to provide about 70 new spaces and the society has an ongoing wait list for its services.

munity and policies and programs under consideration and underway, such as the pending ban on single-use plastic bags and the BC Energy Step Code.

The event will follow the Sustainable Energy Association annual general meeting. To register for the free event, go online to http://bit.ly/ BCSEAKam. For more information on the association, go online to bcsea.org.

The City would like to consult with residents about the budget process and the Five-Year Financial Plan 2020–2024. We invite you to review and discuss projects with City staff and Councillors.

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The ICCHA/Wish fund has launched a campaign to acquire a new piece of medical equipment that organizers hope could one day find a place in a catheterization lab at Royal Inland Hospital.

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A cardiac catheterization lab is an examination room with diagnostic imaging equipment used to visualize the arteries and chambers of the heart and treat any stenosis or abnormality found.

Patel said the lack of the lab at RIH forces patients who need cath services to be transported to other hospitals, including Kelowna General, for non-invasive diagnostics and treatments.

In September, Royal Inland Hospital opened its first coronary care unit on the seventh floor of the building. The unit is officially called the ICCHA/Wish Coronary Care Unit, in honour of the charitable group that has raised $1.4 million for health care at the hospital.

At the opening of the coronary care unite, Dr. Kobus Steyn said a catheteriza-

tion lab is a dream the department shares with ICCHA Wish Fund, noting the number of people in need of catheterization lab services continues to be tracked.

If and when RIH gets a cath lab, it would need a pair of state-ofthe-art C-arm imaging machines — medical equipment that can take X-rays of a patient from almost any angle.

Patel said two of those will likely cost more than $300,000.

The foundation announced fundraising for a C-arm imaging machine at this past May’s gala dinner.

Patel said any surplus dollars from the Heroes of the Heart campaign will be put towards the C-arm.

ICCHA/Wish Fund supporters continue to advocate for the creation of a catheterization lab and are raising money for that goal.

A petition calling for the provincial government to add a cath lab to the hospital can be found online at iwishfund.com.

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Support staff ink contract Support staff in the Kamloops-Thompson school district have ratified a new collective agreement with the Kamloops-Thompson school district.

The Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 3500 voted 85 per cent in favour to sign off on a new collective agreement with the school district.

The three-year deal for the district’s 850 support workers — which include certified education assistants, bus drivers, grounds personnel, Red Seal tradespeople, custodians, clerks and library assistants — spans from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2022.

The agreement includes a general wage increases of two per cent in each year as per the province’s new sustainable services negotiating mandate being applied to public-sector union whose collective agreements expire on or after Dec. 31, 2018.

Additionally, CUPE 3500 and the school district negotiated changes to the contract reflecting new employment legislation, gender neutral language, clarification of vacation entitlements and changes to trades days off language, according to a press release announcing the deal. The KamloopsThompson school board has also approved the agreement.

The new agreement comes amidst a swath of other school district support staff agreements that have been ratified in the last few months.

Teachers across the province remain without a new contract to date, but negotiations have continued while classes are in session.

The B.C. Teachers’ Federation’s contract expired on June 30.

With the ratification and five others announced Friday about 85 per cent of K-12 support staff employees — 59 out of 69 contracts in the B.C. education system — have now been settled under the province’s new mandate.

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OTTAWA — Premiers should quit picking fights with the prime minister — and with each other — if they want to maintain national unity, the premier of Newfoundland and Labrador said Tuesday.

Premier Dwight Ball was the latest in a series of provincial leaders to cycle through meetings with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau following last month’s election, but their conversation Tuesday also came ahead of next week’s larger gathering of the Council of the Federation.

That meeting of provincial and territorial premiers could be contentious.

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Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, who has gone head-to-head with Trudeau in recent weeks over issues around natural resource development, market access for Saskatchewan products and the equalization formula.

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The equalization system is the wrong target, Ball said Tuesday, as any potential changes mean taking from one province and giving to another.

“We want to bring benefits to our own provinces,” he told reporters after his meeting with Trudeau.

“We want to bring benefits to all Canadians. If we are fighting against ourselves, we are focusing the energy in the wrong place.”

Ball said he’d rather see something resembling the Fiscal Stabilization Program revamped in a way that makes it more effective and responsive.

The decades-old program helps provinces respond to sudden economic downturns, but comes with a cap of about $60 per person.

Alberta has argued that’s far too low to make any difference to its current bottom line.

Ball said the premiers can be responsible enough to put together a new program, as nobody wants to see a divided Canada.

Canfor curtailment to close dismal 2019 VANCOUVER SUN

VANCOUVER — Canfor Corp. will shut down its sawmill operations for two weeks starting Dec. 23, making it the second B.C. lumber company to announce it is putting workers on down time to close out the year.

“The curtailments are not a reflection on our hard-working employees or contractors,” said Stephen Mackie, Canfor’s senior vice-president for Canadian operations in a statement on Monday.

“We appreciate all of their efforts

and continued commitment to safety during these difficult times,” Mackie said, although 2,100 employees will lose work over the period as 10 mills are shut down for two weeks. The exception will be Canfor’s WynnWood mill north of Creston, which will shut for just five days.

The move will pare back Canfor’s output by 58 million board feet of lumber, which is in addition to other announced shutdowns over 2019.

Canfor’s Mackenzie sawmill remains on an indefinite hiatus, and the company permanently closed its Vavenby sawmill,

near Clearwater, putting 172 employees out of work.

“We know it has been a difficult year for our employees, contractors, their families and the local communities,” Mackie said in the statement.

Mackie said the company “deeply regrets” the decisions, but they were made in the face of high log costs and weak markets for lumber, which make operating conditions in B.C. uneconomic.

Canfor’s announcement follows Tolko Industries’ announcement that it will shut down from Dec. 21 to Jan. 6.

Budget on track despite uncertain times, James says CANADIAN PRESS

VICTORIA — Finance Minister Carole James B.C. News says British Columbia’s economy remains strong and resilient despite global uncertainty revolving around trade tensions.

James said B.C.’s budget is on track to post a surplus and the province is forecast to lead Canada in economic growth next year.

She said the figures in the province’s secondquarter fiscal report show a budget surplus of $148 million, down $126 million from the prediction in the budget last February.

James said she is taking a prudent approach to economic growth, sticking to a Ministry of Finance economic growth forecast of 1.9 per cent in 2020, even though private sector estimates are 2.3 per cent.

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Ex-judge named conflict commissioner VICTORIA — A retired B.C. Supreme Court judge is the province’s new conflict of interest commissioner.

Victoria Gray was unanimously appointed to the position following a report by a special committee of four members of the legislature.

Gray was appointed to replace former conflict commissioner Paul Fraser, who died last March after holding the post for more than a decade.

Gray has served on numerous community service boards as chairwoman and is also an active musician, having recently played oboe with the Victoria Symphony.

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Canada’s largest railway and Teamsters Canada have reached a tentative deal to renew a collective agreement for more than 3,000 workers, ending a strike that triggered layoffs, disrupted industries and halted bulk and container shipments.

Normal operations at Canadian National Railway Co. were expected to resume on Wednesday at 6 a.m. local time across Canada, the union said.

The federal government had faced mounting pressure to resolve the strike — either through swift mediation, binding arbitration or back-to-work legislation — as premiers and industry voiced concerns about lost profits and a critical propane shortage in Quebec.

However, the government said it believed the quickest way to end the dispute would be a negotiated settlement hammered out at the bargaining table.

The union thanked the prime minister for respecting the workers’ right to strike and acknowledged the help of Labour Minister

Filomena Tassi, Transport Minister Marc Garneau and the federal mediation and conciliation service in reaching the deal.

“Previous governments routinely violated workers’ right to strike when it came to the rail industry. This government remained calm and focused on helping parties reach an agreement, and it worked,’’ Teamsters Canada president Francois Laporte said.

CN chief executive JJ Ruest thanked the railway’s customers for their patience and support and said it was preparing to resume full rail operations as soon as possible.

Details of the settlement agreement, which must be ratified by union members, were not immediately available. Ratification is expected within eight weeks.

About 3,200 CN conductors, trainpersons and yard workers across the country, who have been without a contract since July 23, have been off the job since Nov. 19 due to concerns about long hours, fatigue and what they consider dangerous working conditions.

Time-off provisions, drug insurance benefits and a lifetime

cap on drug insurance benefits emerged as sticking points as bargaining continued around the clock.

The strike, had it continued through the end of the week, could have cost the Canadian economy between $1.6 billion and $2.2 billion, according to TD senior economist Brian DePratto.

The Mining Association of Canada, which echoed Alberta ministers in calling last week for an early return of Parliament to pass back-to-work legislation, said the strike was deeply felt by the sector.

“These impacts will continue to be felt for the foreseeable future as it takes approximately a week to move the backlog created per day of disrupted service,’’ the association said in a release.

CN confirmed job cuts earlier this month just before the strike began due to sputtering commodities shipments and trade tensions between the U.S. and China.

The railway cut its profit outlook for 2019 in October, saying a weaker economy had eroded rail demand. The Montreal-based company lowered its expectations for adjusted earnings per share.

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One man’s trash can be another man’s history NOLA MARKEY

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here was an interesting archeology project in Tucson, Ariz., during the 1970s, sometimes referred to as the Garbology Project.

Archeologists conducted excavations of landfills to determine Tucson residents’ consumption habits.

One of their findings was that during an economic recession, people tended to buy more food products when they went on sale, but ended up disposing of those foods, such as meat, as they were unable to consume them all before the expiry date.

This resulted in an abundance of food waste.

Other items excavated from the landfill included newspapers, which could still be clearly read 50 years later.

By the early 1990s, numerous new items were found in landfills, such as crushed aluminium cans, disposable diapers, plastic containers and the list goes on.

Those items are not decomposing any time soon, yet the landfills are increasing and our waters continue to be polluted with such items.

As discussed in earlier Dig It columns about archeological work in B.C., artifacts that do preserve well are stone and bone.

The patchwork of harvested blocks in B.C. forests is most evident from above.

What does not preserve well are items made with animal hides and wood, including basketry, string, snowshoes, cradleboards and the like, unless found in exceptional environments such as dry caves or

extremely wet sites.

The point is, natural items that did not survive at a site were biodegradable and have returned to the earth.

This is generally a disappoint-

ment to archeologists, who try to interpret the story of what happened at the site, but it does indicate Indigenous peoples were more economical in their consumption practices.

Archeology examines the things left behind — basically other people’s garbage.

We learn about past human successes and failures. Successes include uncovering raised fields (Bolivia and Mexico) that supported large populations of the long-ago past who lived in harsh environments, which provides innovative means of farming in a contemporary context.

The excavation of landfills informed new policies regarding some of the current recycling practices.

Archeologists have identified some failures that include deforestation practices at Easter Island in the South Pacific Ocean, known for the famous statues called “moai.”

In B.C., Indigenous peoples have a long history of fire management, often choosing to burn to maintain productive grasslands that secures the return of animal and plant resources.

The introduction of provincial legislation forbidding these practices has come at a cost in the form of provincewide fires.

Currently, archeologists conduct annual field surveys for forestry companies in B.C. If you’re flying over the prov-

ince, the patchwork of harvested blocks are quite noticeable.

During some of these forestry surveys, crews have noticed large wood pile burns indicating wasted wood and an array of garbage left behind by past forestry companies.

Some of this garbage includes large steel barrels, chains, oil cans, plastic containers, steel cables, wire and other forestry-related items, all of which are not biodegradable.

Furthermore, new forestry roads open up access to the public, who dump their garbage. This is noticeable in the field and it’s time to clean up the mess.

What will we learn 1,000 years from now from our society? One thing is certain — we will be known as the disposable society.

Archeology provides a longterm perspective on human actions and their environmental consequences that can contribute to conservation and restoration efforts.

Nola Markey is cultural heritage manager and archeologist at the Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band.

Interested in more? Go online to republicofarchaeology.ca. Dig It is KTW’s regularly published column on the history beneath our feet in the Kamloops region. A group of archeologists working in the area contribute columns to KTW’s print edition and online at kamloopsthisweek.com.

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Stollery’s $150K will help project LIL MICHIF IS BUILDING SINGH STREET HOUSING FOR ELDERS AND YOUTH MICHAEL POTESTIO STAFF REPORTER michael@kamloopsthisweek.com

A $150,000 donation from the Stollery Foundation, to be doled out over two years, will be put toward furnishing a social housing project Lii Michif Otipemisiwak is building in Brocklehurst.

The money was initially going to bridge a $300,000 gap needed to complete a portion of the building that will resemble a traditional Sécwépemc pit house — known as a kekuli — that will host meetings and ceremonies.

“We were fearful that we would lose that space if we weren’t able to close the gap in the funding,” Lil Michif housing and youth team leader Seanna Proulx said.

This led Lil Michif to seek out the Stollery Foundation, but BC Housing has since covered that cost, leaving Lil Michif with some flexibility on how to spend the foundation’s funds, which will still be applied to capital costs.

“Our building still requires common area furnishings and potentially some furnishing of the suites,” Proulx said.

Lil Michif is a family and community services agency dedicated to helping the Métis population.

The $4.7-million housing complex — known officially as Kikekyelc: A Place of Belonging — is expected to be operational by June. Construction begin in July and it is about 50 per cent complete, with June 1, 2020, targeted as the move-in date for the residents, who will elders and younger residents ages 16 to 27, all of First Nations, Inuit and Métis background.

The 31 self-contained, one-bedroom or studio suites will have kitchens, but Lil Michif wants to be able to offer a meal service once per day. Proulx said the agency plans to move many programs from its youth centre to Kikekyelc, most notably its life-skills program.

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Additionally, youth support workers will operate programs at the Singh Street site.

Murdered and missing women are remembered at the 2018 Shoe Memorial in Kamloops.

WORKING TO END THE VIOLENCE Annual Shoe Memorial will take place on Dec. 7 at Moccasin Square Gardens

Dorothee McLaughlin, who was murdered by her boyfriend on May 13, The annual Kamloops Shoe 2000.

Memorial and Red Dress Memorial Murdered women and girls are will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, from remembered by adding their names to 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Tk’emlups the shoes displayed and new names te Sécwépemc’s Moccasin Square continue to be added to the shoe disGardens. play every year.

The event is held in honour of This year’s event will include the the National Day of Remembrance Red Dress Memorial to remember and Action to End Violence Against and recognize murdered and missing Women and in memory of the Missing Indigenous women. and Murdered Indigenous Women in According to Statistics Canada, the Canada. It is the 12th annual Shoe national homicide rate between 2001 Memorial and the inaugural Red Dress and 2015 for Indigenous females was Memorial and is sponsored by the almost six times higher than that for Kamloops and District Labour Council non-Indigenous females. and Tk’emlups te Sécwépemc.

In 2015, one-quarter of all female This year’s event also marks the 30th homicide victims in Canada were anniversary of the Dec. 6, 1989 murder Indigenous. of 14 women at École Polytechnique in “It is important that we continue Montreal, with the victims targeted due to be vigilant and support our sisters, to their gender. friends and family, educate our comKamloops resident Lynn Chassé and munity and take action to stop this her family started the Kamloops Shoe violence”, labour council president Lois very excited to welcome newest dental hygienist educator Memorial in memoryour of their mother, Rugg said and in a statement. newly renovated clinic. Colleen has extensive experience in general years working with dental specialists such as periodontist and oral rd to welcoming new families and friends looking for quality care.

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Tad Milmine overcame a traumatic childhood to reach his goal of becoming a police officer.

Today the Calgary Police Service constable spreads the message that there is help out there for people struggling with abuse.

Milmine has embarked on his lengthiest speaking tour yet, which included stops this week at Kamloops schools.

“The take away message I hope for the individual is the fact they’re not alone,” Milmine told KTW. “Whatever they’re experiencing, however they’re feeling, that they aren’t alone.”

By sharing his own story, Milmine said he hopes to prove that.

Growing up in Cambridge, Ont. Milmine was constantly bullied by his peers at school, and had an difficult home life, in which he was kept locked in the basement of his home by his stepmother while his alcoholic father remained complacent.

In his presentation Milmine described his childhood, hav-

DAVE EAGLES/KTW Calgary Police Service Const. Tad Milmine delivers an anti-bullying presentation on Tuesday to students at NorKam secondary in the high school’s gymnasium.

ing been abused, neglected and extremely introverted.

“I really really struggled even to be able to say hi to someone at school, but I also struggled with the fact that I was so introverted I cried all the time,” he said.

As a child, he said he felt the

bullying was only happening to him and no one would understand or if he reached out it would be seen as a sign of weakness and it would only make it worse.

“All those same thoughts that teens to this day are having, so I’m sharing my story,” Milmine said.

In his talk, Milmine shares how he struggled with mental illness and suicidal thoughts, overcoming them to one day obtain his dream of becoming a police officer through his own perseverance.

He has been a member of Calgary police force the last five and a half years, and was with the Surrey RCMP for six years before that. Milmine began his talks when he started the charity Bullying Ends Here about seven years ago, spurred on by the death of Ottawa teen Jamie Hubley who committed suicide in 2011 after having been bullied by his peers at school.

“When I read his story something resonated with me to the point that I wanted to do something. I wanted to let young people know that they aren’t alone and they have people to speak to,” Milmine said.

Milmine said he’s glad his story can help others today.

“I had no idea when I started this program it was going to resonate with so many,” Milmine said.

On his cross Canada tour, Milmine is making stops in towns all over the country and is now on week seven of the seven-month tour.

He spoke to students at South Kamloops secondary on Monday and Norkam secondary on Tuesday on the effects of bullying and mental wellness.

His presentation is designed for youth as young as Grade 6 and, in addition to high schools, Milmine also speaks to adult groups such at corporation events, prisons and church groups.

His tour began on Oct. 14 — the date of Hubley’s passing.

He arrived this week in Kamloops after touring Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland and is now off to Alberta, working his way east to St. John’s, Nfld., where he is scheduled to be on March 31.

He will spend the next few months driving back, taking a different route to reach even more communities.

“I love doing them [presentations] because I see the positive impact it’s having,” Milmine said, noting he’s projected to speak to his one millionth student by Dec. 4.

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Brennan’s Ugly Sweater Run returns this weekend The third-annual Brennan’s Ugly Sweater Run will take place this Sunday at 10 a.m. in the West Highlands Park in Aberdeen, at 1185 Links Way, off Pacific Way just north of Aberdeen Drive.

Participants wear festive ugly sweaters and costumes while running and walking a five-kilometre course. Families are welcome and the route is stroller-friendly.

All funds raised will go to the Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops’s Power Start Program, which helps children who may be experiencing challenges with food sustainability or getting to school on time.

Payton Comazzetto founded the run in 2017 in honour of her brother, Brennan, who was 10 years old when he was killed by a drunk driver in 1999.

For more information about the event, go online to runforbrennan.com.

BURSARY PROGRAM FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES The Hauer and Company Indigenous Bursary Program provides educational bursaries to Indigenous Peoples in B.C. on a merit-based system.

The Bursary program is funded by Hauer and Co. The law firm sets aside 10 per cent of revenues generated from Indigenous matters, to be used for bursaries.

For more information on the program, go online to hauerandco.com.

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BRIEFS LUXURY VACATION LOTTERY SELLS OUT QUICKLY The Kamloops Art Gallery’s eighth annual Luxury Vacation Lottery is sold out.

“The tickets sold at an unprecedented pace this year,” said Judy Basso, the art gallery’s fundraising events co-ordinator. “We really appreciate seeing the support for this key fundraiser.”

The Luxury Vacation Lottery is the largest annual fundraiser for the art gallery and raises money for exhibitions and programs.

Only 450 tickets were sold, each for $100. Prize winners will be announced following the Jan. 3 draw date at the Kamloops Art Gallery, downtown at Victoria Street and Fifth Avenue.

HOW SATISFIED ARE YOU WITH CITY OF KAMLOOPS? The city wants feedback.

A citizen satisfaction survey, conducted every three years online and by phone continues through this Friday.

Let the city know how it should be spending tax dollars, how it answers calls for service and areas upon which it should focus.

Four-hundred residents will be called by landline. It is also available online this year.

Information helps guide decision-making.

To complete the survey online, go to http://survey.forumre-

search.com/SE/1/KA01/.

FREE MINI-REPAIR CAFE IS OPEN EVERY WEDNESDAY Kamloops Mini Repair Cafe and Housecall Handyman services are welcoming all who need items fixed or help with a household chore.

The mini-repair cafe takes place each Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Register online at cognitoforms. com/MiniRepairCafeKamloops/ Register to learn of the location.

Items that can be repaired include those which can be carried under a person’s arm, such as small appliances and other electrical items and any manuals or instructions that came with it, ceramics, clocks and wooden and metal items.

It is also recommended those with an item needing attention bring paper and pen for taking notes, a camera to take pictures, gloves and receptacles of some kind to keep parts sorted.

These services are free, though there may be costs associated with supplies or repair parts.

GREAT LITTLE COUPON BOOK HAS MANY DEALS The Kamloops Pro-Life Society is once again selling the Great Little Coupon Book.

For $10, the book offers myriad 2-for-1 coupons for use at Kamloops restaurants and entertainment establishments.

Offers can be used until Aug. 31, 2020. To buy a book, visit St. Joseph’s Bookstore, downtown at 256 Nicola St.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Commission of the Canada Energy Regulator (Commission) Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC (Trans Mountain) Trans Mountain Expansion Project (TMEP)

Notice of detailed route hearings for Segment 4 The Commission will hold detailed route hearings in response to the statements of opposition it received concerning portions of Segment 4 of Trans Mountain’s proposed detailed route of the TMEP.

Through the detailed route approval process, including the hearing processes being undertaken, the Commission will determine the exact placement of the TMEP pipeline on the properties it will cross. It will also determine the most appropriate methods and timing for constructing the pipeline.

The detailed route hearing covered by this notice relate to land at the following legal land description: Tract: 1233

Property ID: 001-999-044

The oral portions of this detailed route hearing is anticipated to take place in January/February 2020 at a location to be determined. As information about timing and location becomes available, the Commission will publish it on its TMEP webpage: (https://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/TransMountainExpansion)

Landowners: Katherine Ingrid Karlstrom and Richard Bruce Erlam

All filed documents and Commission correspondence related to the detailed route hearings – including the relevant Hearing Orders – are found in the Commission’s online public registry: (https://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/2019DetailedRoute)

For further information, please contact a Process Advisor by phone at 1-800-899-1265 (toll-free), or by email at TMX.ProcessHelp@cer-rec.gc.ca.

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DOMTAR, UNIFOR PLEDGE $1 MILLION TO RIH DONATION WILL BE GIVEN TO ROYAL INLAND HOSPITAL FOUNDATION AND USED TO BUY EQUIPMENT MICHAEL POTESTIO

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Kamloops’ Domtar pulp mill and its union are giving $1 million to Royal Inland Hospital’s patient-care tower now under construction on the property.

The announcement, made Friday outside the Ken Lepin Theatre in RIH, is a milestone donation for both groups.

The money is the largest-single donation Unifor has ever made and it’s the largest contribution Domtar has made to a hospital in Western Canada.

Domtar and Unifor will each donate $500,000 over the next five years, with the money going to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation to help purchase equipment for the expanding hospital. The patient-care tower will add 287,000 square feet to the hospital, essentially doubling the footprint of the current facility.

“It’s not every day that a mill manager and a local union president have the opportunity to make a significant announcement for the community,” Kamloops Domtar mill manager Jean-Claude Allaire told a crowd gathered for a cheque presentation ceremony.

Royal Inland Hospital Foundation (RIHF) CEO, Heidi Coleman said the donation “gives us a big boost.”

Coleman said she approached Allaire with the $1 million request, which he took to his bosses, who came back with almost half that.

“Which was still a massive gift for Domtar, but he wanted the million,” Coleman said.

To achieve the goal, the union was approached and a partnership was formed.

Unifor Local 10-B president Rene Pellerin said his membership was unanimous in supporting the project.

“We are proud to be part of this partnership,” Pellerin told the crowd, noting there are many union members throughout the region who

depend on the hospital.

The $1 million contribution from the two large organizations is one that’s being supported at the local level.

Unifor’s half of the donation will be spilt between the national union and Local 10-B, which is also the case for Domtar, with a portion of its funds coming from the corporate office and the rest from the mill on Mission Flats Road.

Allaire said contributing to the project is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

“We’re not going to build a hospital every 40 years, so we want to be part of it,” he said, noting all the workers and their families are served

by RIH at one time or another.

Scott Doherty Unifor executive assistant to the national president, described Friday’s announcement as an investment in the community and its workers in the region.

“This was a natural fit,” he said, noting it is the first time Unifor has partnered with an employer to make such a large donation.

Clockwise from top left: Domtar Kamloops general manager Jean Claude Allaire signs the $1-million cheque, being held by Scott Doherty of Unifor’s national office as Jim Reynolds and Unifor Local 10B president Rene Pellerin look on; work progresses on the $417-million RIH patient-care tower; a rendering of what the nine-storey addition to the hospital will look like upon completion in 2022.

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In recognition of the contribution, Unifor and Domtar will have a nameplate in the new patient-care tower’s atrium — a space to be used for gatherings and special events — pending approval from the province.

Royal Inland Hospital Foundation is raising approximately $20 million to buy every single piece of equipment and some furnishings that will stock the $417-million patient-care tower.

The foundation is reaching out to large donors to contribute to the project. Kerri Priddle, the foundation’s board chair, said the contribu-

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tion from Domtar and Unifor could inspire other large organizations to follow suit. Many Kamloops organizations have announced sizeable contributions to RIHF and the patient-care tower to date. In total, Warner Rentals, the Kelson Group, the Stollery Foundation, the Emsland Foundation, Unifor and Domtar have committed a total of $4.25 million.

The nine-storey patient-care tower is expected to open in 2022.

It will include a new helipad, 100

private patient rooms, new operating rooms, a new mental-health and substance-abuse unit and a new neo-natal intensive care unit.

Unifor has nearly 800 members in the Kamloops area — including 350 Domtar employees. Unifor is Canada’s largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy, including employees in the newsroom, front office, pre-press and delivery areas of KTW.

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Add a toonie to regional district tax bill JESSICA WALLACE

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Kamloops residents will buy the Thompson-Nicola Regional District an extra coffee next year as part of the city’s part in funding services like public libraries, the film commission, regional parks and solid-waste planning.

River city residents can expect to see, on average, about a toonie tacked onto their TNRD taxes in 2020.

The regional district board has approved its provisional

budget, including a tax increase, which bumps the TNRD portion of property tax bills for the average assessed home in the district ($338,000) by $2.06.

Other communities in the region will see increases of between 81 cents (Barriere) and $7.62 (Sun Peaks).

The estimated increase for Kamloops residents is due to increasing costs of providing those services, primarily salaries.

TNRD finance director Doug Rae told KTW the tax increase equates to less than inflation.

The regional district is not

increasing services heading in 2020 and will save money by not having to pay double to the province in MSP premiums.

However, one factor impacting the regional district’s bottom line is mill closures. “Even though we’ve had a general decrease in taxes the past few

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years, residential taxpayers have tem, the Fraser Basin Council, the generally been experiencing that TNRD Film Commission, regional as a tax increase,� Rae said, citing parks, solid-waste planning and a general trend in the past five regional development. years.

Kamloops residents would Provisional numbers, however, not, for example, pay into a projare just that. ect to improve water quality in Exact numbers will not be Pritchard. known until the new year, after Unlike the City of Kamloops, a B.C. Assessment calculates proppublic TNRD budget meeting will erty values and assesses growth in not be held. each property class.

Rae said those meetings were The numbers will be shored up historically not well attended. in early spring.

Instead, it talks budget when Kamloops pays into the TNRD’s visiting areas in the region to talk legislative budget, general adminabout other issues, such as the istration, the public library syswater-metering program.

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Head coach Goran Nogic is moulding the TRU WolfPack women’s basketball team and using tough love as one of his tactics.

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erbian sideline swagger has arrived in Kamloops.

Anyone watching Goran Nogic patrol the TRU WolfPack women’s basketball team’s bench area during a Canada West tilt against the UNBC Timberwolves on Saturday got a look at passion, vigour, tenderness, anger, paternal care, fervour, zeal, humour, anxiety, discipline, exasperation, furor and affection.

And then the second quarter began.

The 48-year-old livewire from Belgrade took the head coaching reins in May, inheriting a group that last season posted a 4-20 record. He promised in his rookie season only to floor a team that fights.

No playoff guarantees. No projected win totals. No lofty goals.

Just a team that will not say die.

Nogic has delivered and pitched in a bonus — victories.

TRU has eclipsed its win total from 2018-2019, sitting in a fourway tie for second in the confer-

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ence with a record of 5-3.

Rouault appeared to take a shot Players speak about adjusting in the first quarter that Nogic to what they call Goran English, deemed to be ill-advised. an Anglo-Serbian-Hoops dialect The coach, who is never afraid they are quickly learning, but his to interact with officials, flagged in-your-face coaching style might down a referee to call a timeout, be an even bigger culture shock. during which he made an example Tough-love moments on the out of the third-year guard from sidelines are nothing new in Vernon in front of teammates. sports, but the likes of Nogic’s “It doesn’t feel great [at the OF MSRP CASh tirades are novel to at least a few time], but you know that he PuRChASe CRedit members of the WolfPack. just wants the best from you ON SeLeCt Three of those dressing-downs and NeW you need to refocus meniN StOCK 2019 stood out on Saturday. tally and get back out there and Third-year guard Megan SieRRAS* do better next time,” Rouault

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told KTW after the game.

“In September, some people were getting yelled at and they’re like, ‘Whoa,’ and not used to it, but we all know it comes from a good place and it’s just him trying to get the best out of us.”

The WolfPack’s timeout scrum broke and Rouault promptly drove the basket, drew a foul and made both free throws.

First-year guard Jordin Wilkinson was next to feel the ire, singled out and reprimanded by Nogic during a timeout in the second quarter.

“It’s hard, but he knows what you can do and he expects that from you,” Wilkinson said. “He demands that. He knows us.

“We all want to win, we all want to push each other as hard as possible and I think that’s one strong suit of our team, is we’re not afraid to push each other.”

That timeout came with the WolfPack mired in a double-digit deficit. Defensive intensity picked up immediately, offence followed and the Timberwolves’ lead was cut to two points by halftime.

There were several heated team addresses in the third quarter, but Nogic saved his most fiery discourse for Jordan Robb, who was

assessed a foul that troubled her head coach.

The 5-foot-11 forward from Kelowna seems a glutton for punishment.

“I actually like it when he yells at me,” Robb said. “It’s great when he yells at me because I know he wants me to improve and wants me to be a better player.

“He’s not saying it to make me feel bad or anything. He’s saying it because he knows we’re good players and we need to show it.”

The Timberwolves kept pulling ahead, but the WolfPack, who were looking for a weekend sweep of their rivals from Prince George, did not go away.

Emma Piggin personified her coach’s fury in the waning minutes of the fourth quarter, contorting to make a highlight-reel layup and draining a rainmaker three-pointer with about 17 seconds remaining to force overtime.

“I don’t even really notice it,” Piggin said when asked about channelling Nogic’s criticism. “He really cares about our basketball and the team and hitting shots and getting back on defence. You don’t really notice it at the end of the day.”

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oms and dads do not want to send their 14-year-old children away from home.

Nobody in Kamloops is thrilled to see eight of our best young hockey players farmed out to Abbotsford and Kelowna.

I spoke to parents of 2005-born, second-year bantam players to find out why they decided to let their kids leave to pursue their hockey dreams.

Seven play for Abbotsford-based Yale Hockey Academy and one toils for the Kelowna-based Okanagan Rockets.

The parents spoke on the condition of anonymity and aimed to explain why they felt compelled to make a difficult choice.

Not all of them are in total agreement with each other on certain issues, but most share similar thoughts in the following areas: BC HOCKEY The BC Hockey Zone program came into existence as a pilot project in 2016-2017, in part as an answer to hockey academies that are hoovering players away from their home cities

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Soon after, the Kamloops Minor Hockey Association surrendered control of its tier 1 bantam team, which is now run

by BC Hockey as the Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association Thompson Zone Blazers, with a catchment area that includes Chase, Clearwater, Kamloops, Lillooet, Logan Lake, Merritt and ThompsonCariboo.

The team has been composed almost entirely of Kamloopsians.

Thompson Zone has enjoyed success in tournaments and bantam AA play, and finished atop league standings last season, but a group of parents did not feel their kids were playing against strong enough competition on a regular basis, mean-

ing development was suffering during a key time before the WHL Bantam Draft.

The team has also not been a regular participant in tournaments that boast the best competition in Western Canada, the events that draw the most scouts.

“We’re going to pay 10 grand to blow teams out for the majority of the year and, hopefully, we get into three tournaments where you might get two games, maybe three games, against a higher-end academy team that will test your kid,” one parent said.

“We might have played the entire season and gotten 10 quality games against competitive teams had all of our kids stayed.”

Had all of their kids stayed, the Thompson Blazers would likely have iced a team in the BC Hockey Major Bantam AAA Pilot Program league, which was established this season.

The league is also part of the plan to combat academies and the circuit in which they play — the Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL).

A few of the parents who spoke to KTW are not convinced competition in the major

bantam league will be much different, and certainly not near the CSSHL standard.

“Even if our kids had gotten into the major bantam league, had everybody stayed, I think our team probably would have run the table pretty good,” one parent said.

That sentiment was not uniform among those who spoke to me, but it was shared by the majority.

One parent felt particularly strongly that a jump to major bantam likely would have improved competition and allowed the team a better chance to play in marquee tournaments.

This season’s toptier bantam Thompson Blazers toil in the AA league and feature some players capable of playing in the major bantam ranks.

The leap to the major bantam league seems to have been hindered by a lingering disconnect between 2005-born Kamloops players’ parents and the Kelowna-based BC Hockey brass that is in charge of the Blazers and the other Okanagan district zone programs — Central Zone, North Zone and South Zone.

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The T-Wolves (3-5), led by superb guard Maria Mongomo, pulled away in the extra session to put the finishing touches on an 87-77 triumph over the exhausted WolfPack.

“I’m not playing against the coach,” UNBC head coach Sergey Shchepotkin told KTW. “I coach my team. But I know very well their coach is good professional and he

will definitely put their team on new level.”

Nogic spoke to his methods after the game.

“I’ve coached this team already three months,” said Nogic, whose fleet-of-foot movement and reactionary antics on the sidelines did not go

unnoticed by most fans in attendance. “They know how we communicate. When I speak with my players, I speak about basketball.

“All the girls are like my daughters. When I’m angry, when I’m upset, I’m upset with basketball and the way I communicate

with them is the way I expect that they can react, as they react so far in the previous games that we’ve won.

“Tonight, we just didn’t have enough rest for the decision in the last five minutes.”

TRU is off to a nice start, but its previous opponents have a combined record of 7-21.

Next up for the WolfPack are acid tests against the leagueleading Saskatchewan Huskies (6-0) this week-

end at the TCC. Round 1 is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday. The rematch is slated for 5 p.m. on Saturday.

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‘There is zero trust from our families’ From A35

A rift began prior to the 2018-2019 season.

“There is zero trust from our families,” one parent said. “It’s greasy.

It drove our kids and our families away and BC Hockey wouldn’t listen.”

Added another parent: “They really wouldn’t listen to the parents and the other people involved. They left us with no other option.”

Miffed parents were approached and asked to keep their kids in the zone program, but it was too late.

“By the time they brought it to us, it’s bantam draft year,” one parent said. “You can’t just hope it [the Major Bantam AAA league] runs good.

“A lot of parents had said stuff to the hockey board and they didn’t really do anything until the very end. I was like, why now?

“If you’re going to manage, you need to have ethics and morals.”

COACHING Brad Bowen is head coach of the bantam prep team at Yale Hockey Academy.

He is founder and president of the Vancouver Selects and has coached AAA spring teams in that program that featured 2005-born Kamloops players.

Some parents noted a gap between superior coaching at Yale and what was being offered by the Thompson Blazers.

“The trouble is they’re not at home, where they should be as a 14-year-old,” one parent said. “It was a hard, hard decision.

“It’s basically a real big mess right now and our kids are getting caught in that.”

ICE TIMES Most parents agree ice times assigned to the 2018-2019 Bantam AA Thompson Blazers left much to be desired.

The team originally practised from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesdays and from 5:45 a.m. to 7:15 a.m.

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Multiple parents said their kids were acting like zombies and academic results were taking a hit.

Less than two months into the campaign, a change was made to the ice times.

The team had practices from 5:45 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Every second Tuesday, there was a power-skating session from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The twoa-day Tuesdays were marathons.

“At least give us one good one [ice time],” one parent said. “Not two shitty ones.”

“Kids’ practice from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.?

To me, that’s beer league ice time.”

The lack of available ice time in the city was blamed, a problem that affects many user groups in the Tournament Capital.

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“Watching my kid, knowing that he is on

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Added another parent: “You’re home by 5 p.m. at academies and can get to school work.

Five ice times a week instead of two — it’s a no-brainer.”

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Yale charges $14,500 per season, but estimates varied on how much Kamloops parents end up paying when including billetfamily agreements and other travel-related and gear expenditures.

The range was between $18,000 and about $23,000.

“Seeing what my son and these Kamloops kids get exposed to down at Yale, 100 per

cent it’s worth the money,” one parent said.

Added another parent: “Absolutely, it’s a burden. On a bigger scale, there are so many good athletes who are getting drained out of the game of hockey because they simply can’t afford it.

“If you aren’t affluent or semi-affluent, you can’t really afford to play organized hockey, which is wrong.”

One parent noted

the $10,000 it costs to play at home in Kamloops does not include extra-curricular fitness training.

“It’s really not that much more money [to play at Yale],” the parent said. “What you get there versus what you were getting here, it’s night and day.”

What can’t be measured in dollars is the cost of a son missing his parents.

“He is coming home tonight and he’s ecstat-

ic to come home,” one parent said. “He says, ‘I need to come home, dad.’

“It’s been a wonderful experience. He’s having the time of his life, like a holiday with all his buddies, but going to school and getting good competition.

“But, at the end of the day, he’s away from his family.”

THE SOLUTION The general feeling

among parents is the outlook is bleak for imminent change that will lead to keeping the city’s top bantam players in town.

Suggestions were made.

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“The major midgets would do the same, but go to Kam High and Memorial Arena.

The minor midgets would go to NorKam and Mac Isle.”

But that would require BC Hockey, School District 73 and the KMHA to be on the same page. And the parent who suggested it said it is a pie-inthe-sky idea that doesn’t account for roadblocks like transport for players.

“I’ve got friends getting their kids into hockey now, at six and seven. I say, ‘Hey, start working on this now.

You’re going to be me in six, seven years.’”

One parent said the family’s hand was forced. Because of the mass exodus, there is no major bantam team in town and playing AA was simply not an option.

“Is it the best for the kid as far as the draft?

Probably,” the parent said. “Is it the best for the kid to be away from mom and dad?

Probably not. But you have to have everyone on board.

“If he had any hesitation about this, we

would not have sent him.”

Parents were uniform in saying they would love nothing more than to keep their kids at home.

“Why the heck would kids from Kamloops leave?

Wouldn’t it be better to stay?” one parent said.

“It’s not as simple as it looks, but it should be. There is no reason why we should have to send our 14-year-old boys away.

“They’re over-themoon happy just to be home for three or four days.”

One parent suggested it may be too late to rectify the problem.

“It’s got to a point so bad that lots of kids just went to the academy schools, so now their brothers are going,” the parent said. “You have to get the mindset back for parents to trust BC Hockey.”

“I’m 100 per cent in favour of keeping these kids at home, but we here in Kamloops have to provide these kids with the opportunity to stay home.

“I don’t know if it will ever go back.”

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Vibe tie twice, remain undefeated Two Kamloops Vibe home games on the weekend produced neither a winner nor loser.

Kamloops (6-0-3) and the Fraser Valley Jets (8-3-2) tied 2-2 on Saturday at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre and 3-3 on Sunday at Sandman Centre.

Melinda Smith scored twice on Saturday, including once to tie the game with 13 seconds remaining in the third period, in support of goaltender Sydney Carter.

Sara Botter, Marjorie Boisvert and Chantelle Beadman-Rolph found twine for Kamloops on Sunday, with Alana Parker handling goaltending duties.

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Spokane Braves 3-2 on Friday and followed with a 6-4 victory over the Rebels on Saturday in Castlegar.

Therann Kincross (2), Brett Mero (2), Josh Bishop, Yewta Plamondon, Jayden Castle and Chris Thon tallied goals on the weekend for Kamloops.

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allowed four goals on 22 shots on Saturday.

Kamloops will next be in action on Friday in Princeton.

Doug Birks Division standings: Revelstoke (15-3-1-2), Chase (147-0-2), 100 Mile House (13-9-1-0), Kamloops (8-16-0-1) and Sicamous (8-13-0-0).

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Prince George won 5-3 on Saturday and 4-3 on Friday in the Gateway to the North.

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Mikhalchuk, Mitchell Kohner and Ethan Browne tallied goals for the Cougars on Saturday in support of goaltender Taylor Gauthier, who made 48 saves to pick up the win between the pipes.

Kamloops goaltender Dylan Garand allowed five goals on 20 shots.

Zane Franklin, Ryley Appelt and Connor Zary notched goals for Kamloops, which will play host to Edmonton (14-5-4-2) on Wednesday.

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58. About latitude 63. Trivial gadget 65. Film a scene again 66. Small blisters 67. Dark brown

CLUES DOWN 1. Advanced degree 2. Goes with flow 3. The Caspian is one 4. Accumulate on the surface of 5. Vascular systems or plants 6. A popular kids magazine 7. __ podrida: spicy Spanish stew 8. Vandalized a car 9. Prefix meaning “within” 10. Soviet labor camp system 11. Strong hostilities 13. B complex vitamin 15. Go quickly 17. Toast 18. A team’s best pitcher 21. A Philly culinary special 23. Small child 24. Unhappy 27. Trims by cutting

29. Weepy 32. It might be on the back 34. Spy organization 35. Female body part 36. Came back from behind 39. Fall back or spring forward 40. Famed traveling journalist 43. Where the current is fast 44. Withstand 46. A Philly football player 47. Records brain activity 49. Aromatic powder 51. Circular panpipe 54. Ship as cargo 59. Bar bill 60. Adult female 61. OJ trial judge 62. One’s grandmother 64. Hot, massive star

MATH MIND BENDER

CROSSWORD ANSWERS FOUND ON A39

SUDOKU FUN BY THE NUMBERS

Dice

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!

You roll five six-sided dice. You might have all dice come up with different values or roll a full house (three of one number and two of another).

Which is more likely?

ANSWERS

Answer to the Nov 20, MARBLES PUZZLE! There are 6 red, 5 orange, 1 yellow, 2 green, 3 blue and 4 violet marbles.

For a more detailed solution, E-mail Gene at gene@shaw.ca.

THIS PUZZLE IS BY GENE WIRCHENKO For more puzzles, articles, and full solutions e-mail Gene at gene@shaw.ca

WEEKLY HOROSCOPES

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Aries, even though you’re not typically wild and crazy by nature, a more risk-taking, playful side comes out this week. Your significant other or friends may be caught off guard.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Cancer, this is a good time to rest and relax.

Although you might have many chores to tackle and bills to pay, do what you can to disconnect from work and worries.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

Taurus, even if you are confronted by bad news this week, do not let it sideline you for too long. You are resilient and can bounce back quickly.

Home and technology figure largely this week. You may spend time rewiring a home or changing internet providers, Leo. Get the job finished promptly so you can relax.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

You may decide to reveal a secret side of yourself, Gemini. There is a part of you that is looking for a deeper level of intimacy, and you are ready to take the next step.

Virgo, you may have heard about being in the right place at the right time. This is especially true when trying to make a romantic match, which could be a possibility soon.

NOVEMBER 27 - DECEMBER 3, 2019 LIBRA

- Sept 23/Oct 23 A jolt of physical energy this week could be the push you need to get some hard work done, Libra. Home improvements or a project at work can be the focus.

SCORPIO

- Oct 24/Nov 22 You may have too much to do around the house and no idea where to start, Scorpio.

Do not throw up your hands in frustration.

Work on one thing at a time.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan20 Capricorn, your discipline in how you approach your goals impresses others. As a result, you may soon be called on to help others with their own work.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, if you have been running yourself ragged, you need to pull back and look at the bigger picture. Being down for the count for pushing yourself too much can be detrimental.

PISCES

Be a cheerleader this week for others who may need a boost of positivity, Sagittarius.

You are generally great at encouraging others to put their best selves forward.

- Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, all it takes is a few tweaks and you will have the answer that you have been seeking.

Be patient and stay the course.

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OBITUARIES & IN MEMORIAM Don Sirianni

October 3, 1952 – November 18, 2019 Don Sirianni, cherished husband of Anne McCreary, died suddenly on November 18, 2019. Don was born October 3, 1952 to Gino and Venise Sirianni of Kamloops, BC. He was predeceased by his esteemed father and by his beloved auntie Dora Fuoco. Mourning his loss are his mother and brothers Ralph (Sandy) and Frank, his nephew Ryan (Brooke) and niece Melissa (Troy) will miss him greatly. Don was very proud of his Italian-Canadian heritage and of being part of an extensive family.

As a young man, Don back-packed abroad; he thought of himself as a traveller, not a tourist. He re-located to Calgary and worked in construction, then owned and operated Harry’s Bar. In 1986, Don joined the financial industry and he was faithfully serving clients as a Financial Advisor to the end.

Don was a warm, caring person; he was a stand-up guy. He was affable and made friends easily. Don had a good sense of humour with a flair for the ironic. A big part of his life was hanging out with buddies at the pub, or the 19th hole. Don was an ardent golfer and a long term member of Turner Valley Golf Club. Don had rhythm. He began playing guitar as a small child and he had a passion for music throughout his life. He loved sports, he was an avid reader and he enjoyed a regular workout at the gym.

Don was a loving spouse, a vital family member and a good friend. He is most sorely missed. Details of any memorial gathering are yet to be determined.

If you would like to make a donation in Don’s honour, he liked to support children, those who had fallen on hard times and those suffering from an injustice life had thrown them.

Deborah Jane Newman October 26, 1956 – November 14, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Ervin Henry Redekop on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Victoria General Hospital.

Deb was born in Kamloops and lived here most of her life. She spent much of her time volunteering at several agencies in Kamloops, most recently the Food Bank. Deb had many friends and we can’t list them all, but you know who you are.

Ervin was born on May 28, 1932 in Chilliwack, BC to William and Mary Redekop. He was the third child of a family which included six boys and one girl.

Ervin initially grew up in Sardis, BC. After elementary school, the family moved to Aldergrove.

Deb is predeceased by her father Art Newman (May 2002), brother Ken Newman (September 2016), mother Merle Newman (December 2018) and nephew Deane Newman (December 1989).

Deb is survived by brothers Kelly (Denise) of Kamloops, Larry of Pine Lake, AB, sisterin-law Sandra (Ken) of Kamloops and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Deb passed away at home with her brothers at her side after a short and painful battle with cancer. She chose to end her suffering medically assisted.

The family would like to thank everyone involved in Deb’s last days.

There will be no service at Deb’s request.

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His upbringing was typically Mennonite. Ervin graduated from the Mennonite Educational Institute and then from UBC where he earned his teaching diploma in 1957. He taught at various BC schools and retired from public school teaching in Kamloops.

In 1958, Ervin married Joan (Alexis). Alexis was trained as a psychiatric nurse and later became a nursing instructor and finished her career at Royal Inland Hospital.

Following Ervin and Alexis’s retirements, they had the opportunity to teach English in China where they completed five terms of work.

Ervin was predeceased by Alexis and their son Daniel. Left to honour Ervin are his daughter Karen (husband Tony and granddaughter Jordan), sons Eric and James and brothers Harold (Max) and Len. The family would like to thank the staff at Victoria General for their care and understanding during this difficult process.

A Memorial tea will be held for Ervin on Sunday, December 8, 2919 at 2:00 pm at Southwest Community Church, 700 Hugh Allan Drive, Kamloops.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Central Heights Church, 1661 McCallum Road, Abbotsford.

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Lucy Phua

August 22, 1965 to November 15, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Lucy. She leaves behind her loving partner, parents, brother, sister and niece.

Born and raised in Singapore, Lucy immigrated to Canada in 1987 to further her studies at the University of Manitoba where she earned a Bachelor of Human Ecology. Instilled with an insatiable thirst for knowledge, Lucy, the courageous scholar, moved onto graduate school, earning a Masters of Education from Pennsylvania State University.

An explorer at heart, Lucy fell madly in love with all things Canada – its pristine nature, its artistic scene, its literary culture, and although she ultimately made Canada her permanent home, she stayed true to her solid Singapore roots, traversing the ocean annually to reconnect with friends and family, most often around a table smothered with her most cherished Asian delicacies.

A mentor and inspiration to all who had the privilege of her company, be it family member, friend, colleague, or student, Lucy prized those moments when she could share her passion for learning. As an educational advisor at Trinity Western University (11 years) and Thompson Rivers University (six years), Lucy is credited with encouraging and coaching hundreds of students to pursue their dreams and scholarly pursuits.

Lucy saw the world through the eyes of a child – she truly saw magic in everything. Everything. Her enthusiasm and zest for life was infectious and will live on in all those lives she touched.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Summit Drive Baptist Church, 1975 Summit Drive, Kamloops. Please come and share your stories of Lucy.

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In Loving Memory Of Blaine Roy Frisk

July 18, 1960 – November 10, 2019 It is with great sadness that the family of Blaine Roy Frisk announces his sudden passing on Sunday, November 10, 2019.

Blaine was born on July 18, 1960 and raised in Kamloops, BC. Blaine met and married the love of his life Wendy Larson in Kamloops. The young couple moved to Avola, BC to work and start a family. They were the proud parents of three rambunctious but wonderful boys. In the 90s the family moved to Smithers, BC for Blaine’s work but returned to Kamloops to be closer to family and friends when the boys were in their teens.

Blaine is survived by his children Dustin, Darren and Clayton, his grandson Parker, sister Dolores, his nieces, nephews and extended family. Blaine was a loving and devoted father, grandfather and friend to many and would not hesitate to help in a time of need.

Blaine was preceded in death by his parents, siblings and his loving wife Wendy.

Blaine loved sports, especially hockey, his favourite team was the Vancouver Canucks. In his spare time, he enjoyed quality time with family and friends. He enjoyed camping, hosting barbeques and was proud to have recently finished renovations on his classic Chevy truck.

Blaine was employed for many years on the railroad and worked hard to provide the best for his family. He was the most considerate, caring and humble man who was known to help anyone in need. Blaine had a wonderful sense of humour and could always make someone laugh - his smile will live on in our memories forever.

A Service in memory of Blaine will be held on Friday, November 29, 2019 at 12:00 pm at the Hillside Cemetery located at 750 Notre Dame Drive, Kamloops.

The celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Thank You The family of James, (a.k.a.

Jim, Jimmy) Jesson would like to express our deepest gratitude for the outpouring of love with all the hugs, gifts of food, flowers, cards, visits, phone calls and donations in Jim’s memory.

A huge thank you to all our friends and family for making the Celebration of Life for Jim at Rainbow’s Roost possible and giving us such wonderful memories.

He will be forever in our hearts.

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OBITUARIES & IN MEMORIAM William (Bill) Ramsay January 10, 1939 - November 20, 2019

With great sadness we, the family, announce the passing of Bill on November 20, 2919 at the age of 80.

In Loving Memory of

Survived by his loving wife Margaret, daughters Shannon (Rob) Smith and Moira Spooner, grandchildren Nicholas and Quinn Smith, Kelsie (Dan) and Heather (Quentin) Spooner, sister Joan Goode, sister and brother-in-law Marilyn and Al Wright, nieces Joanne (Albert), Bernice (Chuck), Laurel (Ryan), nephew Bryan (Jayme) and many other family and friends.

Burk Roblin

May 29, 1954 – November 28, 2017

Bill was predeceased by his parents Charles and Evelyn Ramsay, mom-in-law Elsie Hill, his brother and best friend Allan Ramsay, his special son Allan and his brother-in-law Jack Goode.

Bill was born in Nelson and grew up in Brilliant, BC. Bill’s career started as a surveyor and later became a well liked and respected Land Representative for BC Hydro, CN Rail and Fortis Gas.

It’s hard to believe it’s been two years since I heard your laugh, felt your arms around me, or saw that kooky smile of yours, but our love for each other is a bond that lasts forever.

LOVE & MISS you every day, Sharon

Bill loved camping, fishing and puttering at the lake or around the yard. Most importantly, he loved spending time with his family, his grandchildren were his pride and joy.

He will be forever remembered for his sense of humour and laughter, his silly joke gifts that were opened with anticipation. His patience and wisdom were shared with us all.

He will be forever missed.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for a donation to the South Okanagan General Hospital in Bill’s memory.

“Have a wee dram Papa 2 socks. We love you.”

Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com

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The love we shared Still here to give And to experience The joy that comes from that, is you!

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Selena Fern Ladouceur

Selena was happiest in a vehicle, whether a car, bus, train, boat or airplane, she loved to travel.

Selena, also known as “C”, was born in Comox in 1971. As a young child, she was transferred to Kamloops and admitted to Tranquille Institute.

When C was 8 years old, she was fostered by Dave and Sylvia Allen and adopted into the hearts of the Allen family. Under their devoted love with a family centric life and dedicated care, Selena blossomed into a wonderful little girl. She attended Fitzwater School for many years and graduated from high school at Overlander Senior Secondary in 1990. C was involved in various programs in Kamloops including PaperChase and Connections.

Selena is survived by her family: Mom Sylvia, Norm (Jackie), Barb, Michael (Paula), Dawn (Bruce), Tracy (Gordon) and numerous nieces and nephews, aunts and uncle and cousins.

June 17, 1971 - November 20, 2019

Selena’s sense of humour is one of the shining pieces that made up her character.

She was full of life, fun and of course a bit of mischief. Her warm smile shone through her eyes and her infectious giggle could put a smile on anyone’s face. Music played a large part in Selena’s life. Regardless of the genre, C loved all types of music and instruments.

She would sing along to anything, from her favourite musical movies, Beach Boys, Celine Deon or radio ads! Some of her other hobbies include horseback riding, bowling, swimming and being with family.

Very special thanks to Kevin and Selina Olsen and their family who brought C in their home and hearts. Their vigil at ‘Miss Selena’ bedside was exemplary.

Tracy and Cathy, thank you for taking C into your homes and sharing your love with her.

Also like to thank the staff at RIH that took great care of Selena and supported all of us.

The Little Unicorn

by Peggy Kociscin, Albuquerque, New Mexico

There lived a little unicorn (From when the earth was new), His coat so white it glistened, His eyes a sparkling blue.

He learned that there are shadows In spite of shining sun.

The more he grew, he found that life Was never always fun.

The unicorn tried tirelessly, And gave the climb his best; But he felt it was not good enough, He felt he’d failed the test.

In innocence and beauty, He danced through woods and streams.

The animals danced with him, His heart aglow with dreams.

For now he’d learn of feelings That come from deep within; No longer in the “dream world” Where (for so long) he’d been.

He could not understand it When he felt himself rejected – When all his gentle being asked Was but to be accepted.

He laughed and played with rainbows, So happy all day through, He loved to kiss the flowers As their petals shone with dew.

His gentle heart desired But to know the pleasure of To give and to receive The very precious gift of love.

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

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

He wandered through the meadows In the moon’s soft, silver light.

He loved to gaze at all the stars That lightened up the night.

To love meant to be happy, And yet it also brought him pain; For those he loved could hurt him Again.. and yet again.

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

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

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He listened to the music Of the birds that graced the trees.

He frolicked with the butterflies And raced the gentle breeze.

His mother held him lovingly But now he’s in a loving place And tried to ease his fears Where all his pain has ceased, About the sadness life could bring... Where all accepted him and his love, Where all he knows is peace.

The lonely, bitter tears.

There will be a Memorial Mass held at OLPH on the North Shore on Friday, November 29, 2019 at 11:00 am. There will be light refreshments following the service.

But, as he grew and learned of life, The sparkle in his eye Grew misty as he realized Just what it means to cry.

She said, “Life is like a mountain, (And surely this is true) That we must climb as best we can.

There’s no ‘around or ‘through.’”

A loving Being tells him, “You’re delightful as you are.”

His spirit free, his brilliance now Outshines the brightest star!

Please join Selena’s loved ones in honouring this beautiful life.

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OBITUARIES & IN MEMORIAM Mrs. Italia Morrone

January 1, 1933 - November 21, 2019

In the face of every type of pain, watching your mom die is like a pain of no other. In the early morning of Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 12:11 am, Mrs. Italia Morrone of Kamloops BC passed away at the age of 86 years old. She is survived by her son Franco (Gail) Francis Morrone of Kamloops, daughter Maria (Neilsen) Morrone of Kelowna, BC, her three grandchildren Sarah (Joe), Luigi and Joseph; great-grandchildren Chloe and Deagan, and her sister Annina of Italy. She was predeceased by her husband Luigi Morrone, who passed away of cancer on June 22, 1981 and her son Joseph Joe Morrone who passed away of heart disease attack on February 9, 2011.

Italia was born on January 1, 1933 in Malito Calabria, Provincia di Cosenza Italy, the daughter of Giuseppe and Catarina Caputo.

Her large family consisted of ten siblings, Vicenzina, Gino, Annina, Emma, Armando, Maria, Attilio, Guerino, and Corrado.

Diana HamerJackson

February 16, 1936 ~ November 15, 2019 It is with overwhelming sadness that we announce the passing of our sweet Mom, Nana and friend Diana Hamer-Jackson.

Diagnosed with cancer a year ago, she took on the fight with determination and grace but her little body could no longer battle back. We, as a family, were grateful to spend her last days together holding her, loving her and expressing our gratitude for all she has given us.

Diana Phyllis King was born on February 16, 1936 in North Vancouver.

She was the eldest of three children to Newton and Nan King. She was not only a good daughter, but a good student and great athlete as well as being involved in the United Church and singing in the choir from the age of 14 to 21. After graduating from North Van High in 1954, Mom went on to become a dental assistant. After dating her high school sweetheart Maurice Hamer-Jackson (Hamer) for five years they married on October 13, 1956. Soon after their first child, Vicki was born. Within the next 4 ½ years mom would have four more babies Reid, Randy, Lorne and Loni and then after a 2 ½ year break would give birth to her sixth child Calvin. Mom was diagnosed with ovarian cancer six months after Calvin was born and although she was told she would most likely succumb to the disease she replied

On January 29, 1955, Italia married the love of her life; Luigi Morrone, who was born May 16, 1935 in Cerisano Catanzaro Italy. They met in her hometown of Malito while Luigi was travelling through to their family business cantina/market. It was love at first sight. Three years later, in 1958, they moved to start their new life and family in Canada, living with her brother Armando and Maria Caputo in downtown Kamloops on Seymour Street for three years. Here their first son Frank was born May 6, 1960. They lived here until they could buy their first home on Nicola Street in 1962. Here, their second son Joe was born March 3, 1964. Luigi continued to work hard as a bricklayer/ construction worker and for the School Board District 73 while Italia devoted her life as wife, mother and caretaker of the home.

Mom was an honourable wife and extraordinary mother. Once they built their dream home in 1967 on Lethbridge Ave., on the North shore of Kamloops, their daughter Maria was born June 15, 1973. When Luigi became ill with cancer, Italia became a full-time caregiver for her sick husband as well as running the household and raising their three children. Italia never remarried after Luigi passed away, her loyalty was honourable and paramount. Italia moved into a mother and father role well aware of the demands of full-time parenthood as a widow for 38 years.

A very generous, loving and trustworthy neighbour, Mom thoroughly enjoyed sharing her fruits and vegetables from her garden which were transformed into delicious home cooked meals for family and friends year after year. This generosity was not just expended to her children, she extended a helping hand to anyone who needed it. Mama Morrone had a green thumb to grow the most magnificent tomatos and vegetables that were recognized within the community. She was an avid gardener.

She loved her garden with pride.

A virtuous woman in every way, Italia was a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, Friend and Neighbour. We watched you sacrifice and put us first time and time again. We watched you make sure our needs were always met first before your own. We watched you give your all to make sure you raised good humans. Thank you Mom, May God take care of you, the way you took care of us.

The family would like to offer a special thanks to Dr. Jeevyn Chahal, the nursing staff at Royal Inland Hospital, Italia’s sisterin-law Zia Maria Caputo and family, lifelong neighbours on Lethbridge Avenue; Louisa and Alberto, Myrtle, Maria and Russ, Sandra and Francesca and to all friends attending the Prayers and Mass to pay their respects to Italia Morrone.

Prayers will be recited in the Church at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. The Funeral Mass will be recited at 11:00 am on Thursday, November 28, 2019 in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 635 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC. Father Vijay Duming Martin OCD, Celebrant.

Following the service, Italia will be laid to rest with her husband Luigi and son Joe along with her Mother and Father and many siblings at Hillside Cemetery. Friends are invited to join the family for a time of fellowship and refreshment at the OLPH Parish Centre on the North Shore.

*Dear Mom, for the rest of our lives, we will honour and search for moments full of you, Ti Amo Sempre Cara Mamma Bella* Love your son Frank and daughter Maria MORRONE……

In 2005, her daughter Maria moved to Kelowna to start her new life with her lifelong partner Neilsen. Maria and Neilsen shared many wonderful adventures with Italia in Kelowna including their trips to Mexico. Italia’s passion and delight for her family is now a legacy that her children will carry with them in honour of her strong, loving, unselfish and courageous mother. She loved watching Wheel of Fortune in the evenings and adored the family pets; her cat Charlie who she leaves behind and her handsome family dog, Maximus, who recently passed away of cancer on September 13, 2019.

“I can’t leave, I have six babies to take care of”, and that she did. Throughout the years Mom showed her strength and resilience after suffering from skin cancer and undergoing many procedures as well as surviving two strokes. She always kept her sense of humour and that beautiful smile never wavered through all her setbacks.

Mom devoted herself to our family as well as her parents and large extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins as well as keeping close ties with all of her friends. She prided herself in caring for all around her as well as keeping a clean, tidy and (somewhat) orderly house. Mom and Dad encouraged all of us kids to be active and involved in sports and various activities and this too, was a job that mom immersed herself in. She spent most of her life giving back and volunteering for a multitude of organizations including: Kamloops Minor Baseball, Kamloops Minor Hockey, coaching the girls’ ball teams, Member of the Eagles Club where she was honoured with ‘Mother of the Year’, member of the Kamloops Blazers Booster Club as well as being a season ticket holder. Mom also volunteered for Royal Inland Auxiliary, Chartwell Seniors Residence and BC Children’s Hospital.

Mom leaves behind her six children Vicki (Wayne), Reid (Lori), Randy (Leandra), Lorne (Fran), Loni (Cliff), and Calvin (Karen). She also had a special bond with each of her twenty-one grandchildren Tina, Dallas (Kevin), Dustin, Karlee, Kale, Ashley,

Hayley, Tyrell, Melissa, Kayla, Amanda, Dean (Amanda), Jen (Kyle), Spencer, Brooke, Tanner, Jaclyn, Courtney, Taylor, Jordy and Rylee as well as her greatgrandchildren Bailey, Matthew, Reid, Kaylee, Mikayla, Hudson, Weston. Mom was predeceased by the love of her life Hamer, her parents Newton and Nan King, her grandchildren Nikki and Colton and great-granddaughter Daya. As well, many numerous family and friends.

We cannot express enough gratitude to the nurses, doctors and all caregivers on 5-South at Royal Inland Hospital for your outpouring of support for our whole family. A special and much deserved shout out to Dr. Simpson, Dr. Pretorius, Dr. Zerhouni, Dr. Montgomery and those nurses that went above and beyond to care for mom and make space for all of us to be with her throughout her last days.

A Service to celebrate this awesome woman will be held on Friday, November 29, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul Street, Kamloops. Refreshments to follow.

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Turn Again To Life

by Mary Lee Hall

If I should die, and leave you here awhile Be not like others sore undone, who keep Long vigils by the silent dust and weep.

For my sake, turn again to life, and smile, Nerving thy heart and trembling hand to do Something to comfort weaker hearts than thine.

Complete these dear unfinished tasks of mine, And I, perchance, may therein comfort you!

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Solid oval oak table w/6side chairs, 2 arms chairs, buffet. $5,000. Exec desk dark finish $200. Teak corner cabinet $100. Treadmill $450, Custom oak cabinet $200. 250-8517687.

Musical Instruments Fender Twin Reverb amplifier 12” speakers. Exec cond. $1,100. 250-554-3638.

Sports Equipment Savage AX19 223 Remington caliber 40X Vortex scope 80 rounds of ammo, $725 like new (250) 554-4467.

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Arc Solomon snowboard w/bindings $325. 578-7776.

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Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462 Executive office chair tech seating, new still in box. $100.

250-372-3981.

Fuel tank w/pump $950. Electric boat loader. $950. 250579-9550.

Greeting cards made in England each cellophane wrapped 90,000 for $17,000 (250) 376-6607

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

Health WE will pay you to exercise!

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Farm Equipment Case Collector Tractor only 1950s. $600. 1958 Case (utility) 350 Tractor w/blade, chains, front-end loader. $1,000. 250-819-9712, 250672-9712.

ROLL ENDS AVAILABLE $5-$10/ ROLL 1365 B Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops, BC call for availability 250-374-7467 Satellite phone Model Iridium 9505A handset w/attachments. $1300. 250-374-0650.

Small Craftsman Snowblower.

2-stage, 9hp motor. $500.

250-371-7377.

Antiques Wrought iron $300/each. Floor lamp High chair $30. Cedar Chest $400. Rocking $150. Oak dresser with $475. 250-372-8177.

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Art & Collectibles Furniture 1-4ft long horn one of a kind. $900. New pedestal round drop leaf table 40” w/2 chairs leather seats. $750. 250-3776920.

6 drawer Walnut dresser w/ mirror & matching double bed exc cond $200. 250-374-7514.

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DAN’S HANDYMAN SERVICES Renovations, Painting, Flooring, Drywall, Bathrooms, Electrical (Red Seal) & more 778-999-4158

danshandymanservices.net Handyman, Carpentry, Drywall, Painting, Windows and Doors. 250-851-6055.

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Property For Sale

N/Shore 2bdrms, shrd lndy, priv entr, sm pet neg. Dec 1st. $1070 util incld. 250-819-4292 Vacant NKam, 2bdrms, c/a, patio, nice yard. $950/mo plus shared hydro. Ref, req. 250376-0633.

Tax not included

BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR

For quiet N/S male, in downtown apartment. TRU student OK $600/mo. 236-425-1499.

Basement Suites

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beds $50.

Hope chair mirror

BUYING & SELLING: Vintage & mid-century metal, teak, wood furniture; original signed paintings, prints; antique paper items, local history ephemera; BC pottery, ceramics.

4th Meridian Art & Vintage, 104 1475 Fairview, Penticton.

Leanne@4thmeridian.ca

Call 250-374-0462

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SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS

Peace of mind house sitting and pet care. Keep your house and pets safe while your away.

250-374-6007.

Skates/Skis/ Snowboards SKI SALE: 3 pairs. 180cm Atomic Powder Cruise- the ultimate floater. $100. 170cm Saloman Scream - light cruiser for novice plus. $125. Atomic Metron10 - great carver, wide toe. $125. Ski tuning kit. 250579-5880.

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courses mid-week & weekends.

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

For schedules see www.pal-core-ed.com or 778-470-3030 HUNTER & FIREARMS Courses. A Great Christmas Gift. Next C.O.R.E. January 4th and 5th, Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L. December 8th, Sunday.

Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor: Bill 250-376-7970

RVs/Campers/Trailers 1972 Triple E motor home 25’ 77,000miles 402 Chev lots of extras $7,000 250-523-9495 2005, 38’ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6, appl incld, fully loaded, $14,000. 236-421-2251.

2006 Dodge 2500 4x4 HD. w/1994 11ft. camper. $15,500/both. 778-220-7372.

2014 Adventurer Camper 89RB solar 13’ awning + extras $22,000 250-523-9495.

2016 24ft. Jay Feather 23 RBM. Fully loaded. 1500kms. $22,000/obo. 250-377-1932.

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Run until sold New Price $56.00+tax Do you have a vehicle, boat, rv, motorcycle, ATV 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)

Call: 250-371-4949 *Some conditions & restrictions apply.

Private party only (no businesses).

4 - 6 bolt studded forward tires on rims. P265-R17. 50% tread. $250/obo.

250-3742403.

Landscaping

Snow Removal Tree Pruning or Removal Yard clean-up, Landscaping

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PETER’S YARD SERVICE

Security

Tax not included

Scrap Car Removal

4-Blizzaks M&S 245/45 R20 $600. 4-Hankook 215/75 R15 winters on GM rims $200. 2Laufenn 235/75 R15 winters on GM rims. $200. 376-6482.

ATVs / Dirt Bikes Yamaha Grizzly ATV. KMS 011031 $3,800. 250-579-3252

Motorcycles 2010 Harley Davidson Softail.

Lugg carrier, cover, lift-jack. $11,000/obo. 250-374-4723.

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1957 Triumph Tiger 110 matching serial numbers. $7,800 Firm.

778-257-1072.

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Career Opportunities

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Brand New Yamaha R3 Motorcycle with only 6kms. 320CC, liquid cooled, ABS brakes. Still has 1 year Factory Warranty. $4,700. 250-578-7274.

Collectibles & Classic Cars

1965 Mercury 4dr., hardtop.

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

250-374-3853

2000 Jaguar XK8 Convertible 4L, V-8, fully loaded. Exec shape. $17,500/obo. 250-3764163.

2006 Buick Allure CXS. 1owner. Fully loaded. Excellent condition.

207,000kms. $4,900/obo.

250-701-1557, 778-471-7694.

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

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

Vehicle is required.

For more information please call the Circulation Department at 250-374-0462

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

Call 250-374-0462 for more information

Sports Utilities & 4X4s 2002 Ford Escape, auto. Exec body. Mechanic special. $900.

250-819-9712, 250-672-9712.

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

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

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

Gene Wirchenko at 250-8281474. gene@shaw.ca

Trucks & Vans

1996 GMC Suburban 4x4 good shape runs great $2750obo Call (250) 571-2107 2003 Ford Windstar Van. 138,000kms. Good condition.

Must See! $3500/obo. 250828-0680.

Trucks/Heavy, Commercial Cummings Gen Set Ford 6cyl 300 cu/in single and 3 phase pwr $5000 (250) 376-6607

PAPER

Location: Meadow Lake, SK Posting End Date: December 13, 2019 Employment Contract: Permanent-Full Time We are NorSask Forest Products LP – the largest independent wholly-owned First Nations sawmill in Canada. NorSask has been producing high-quality lumber for over 40 years with operational capacity in excess of 100 million board feet of lumber per year on a two-shift basis. Our products are shipped across North America.

Your primary responsibility is that of a Production Line Industrial Mechanic, troubleshooting and repairing equipment breakdowns and equipment that is operating out of specifications in a timely manner during the production shifts. You will perform preventative maintenance tours and make recommendations for repairs and replacements as observed. There will also be significant project work and equipment installations required.

Qualifications: • • • • •

A valid Saskatchewan or interprovincial Journeyperson ticket as an Industrial Mechanic Preferably five years of industrial experience as a journeyperson Strong team player with excellent communication skills Proven track record of promoting and practicing a safe work environment Maintenance experience in a sawmill environment is an asset

Grow your career with us! To apply for this position, please email your resume to Joleen Gibb, Human Resources Advisor, at apply@norsask.ca

DOWNTOWN Rte 308 - 355 9th Ave. & 703-979 Columbia St. – 34 p.

Rte 324 - 606-795 Pine St. – 30 p.

Rte 325 - 764-825 9th Ave, 805-979 Columbia St, 804-987 Dominion St,. & 805986 Pine St.-64 p.

Rte 327 - 1103 Columbia St. & 12031296 Dominion St.-38 p.

Rte 372 - 22-255 W. Battle St, 660 Lee Rd, 11-179 W. Nicola St. – 50 p.

Rte 380 - Arbutus St, Chaparral Pl, Powers Rd, Sequoia Pl. – 71 p.

Rte 382 – 114-150 Fernie Pl, Fernie Rd, 860-895 Lombard St. – 24 p.

Rte 390 – Fernie Crt, 158-400 Fernie Pl, Guerin Creek Way. – 46 p.

Rte 458 - 803-980 Gleneagles Dr, Glen Nevis Pl, Glenesk Pl, Glenshee Pl. – 88 p.

Rte 459 - Monarch Crt & Pl. – 38 p.

Rte 461 - Glen Gary Dr, Glen Gary Pl, Glencoe Pl. & 700-799 Gleneagles Dr. – 48 p.

Rte 474 - Coppertree Crt, Trophy Crt. – 22 p.

Rte 475 - Castle Towers, Sedgewick Crt & Dr. – 44 p.

Rte 476 - Tantalus Crt, Tinniswood Crt, 2018-2095 Tremerton Dr. – 53 p.

Rte 478 - 191-299 Chancellor Dr, Sentry Pl, Sovereign Crt, The Pinnacles. – 42 p.

Rte 479 – Tomlinson Crt, Tuxford Dr. – 55 p.

Rte 483 - Breakenridge Crt, Cathedral Crt, Grenville Pl, 409-594 Robson Dr. - 59 p.

Rte 485 – 690 Robson Dr, 2020 & 2084 Robson Pl. – 50 p.

Rte 487 - 201-475, 485-495 Hollyburn Dr, Panorama Crt. – 75 p.

ABERDEEN Rte 503 - Fleming Circ, Hampshire Dr & Pl, Hector Dr. – 48 p.

Rte 509 - 459-551 Laurier Dr, 2101-2197 Shaunessy Hill – 47 p.

Rte 522 - 604747 Dunrobin Dr, Dunrobin Pl. - 66 p.

Rte 523 - 2300-2399 Abbeyglen Way, 750-794 Dunrobin Dr. – 72 p.

Rte 544 - Holyrood Circ, Holyrood Pl. & 2070-2130 Vanhorne Dr.-24 p.

PINEVIEW VALLEY/ MT. DUFFERIN Rte 581 - Cannel Dr, Cascade St, 1508-1539 Hillside Dr, Mellors Pl. - 47 p.

Rte 584 - 1752–1855 Hillside Dr. – 26 p.

Rte 586 - 1505-1584 Mt Dufferin Cres, 1575 Park Way, 1537-1569 Plateau Pl. - 27 p.

Rte 588 - Davies Pl, 1680-1754 Hillside Dr, Monterey Pl, Scott Pl. – 46 p.

Rte 589 - 1200–1385 Copperhead Dr. – 52 p.

Rte 590 - 1397 Copperhead Dr, Saskatoon Pl. – 36 p.

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

Rte 603 - Chickadee Rd, Comazzetto Rd, Strom Rd, 16251648, 1652-1764 Valleyview Dr. - 40 p.

Rte 605 - 17701919 Glenwood Dr, Knollwood Dr, Vicars Rd. – 61 p.

Rte 606 - Orchard Dr, Russet Wynd, 1815–1899 Valleyview Dr. – 39 p.

Rte 607 - Cardinal Dr, 1909-2003 Valleyview Dr. – 33 p.

Rte 608 - Curlew Pl & Rd, 1925-1980 Glenwood Dr. – 70 p.

Rte 618 – Big Nickel Pl, Chapman Pl, Marsh Rd, Paul Rd, Peter Rd, 2440-2605 Thompson Dr. – 58 p.

JUNIPER Rte 667 – Birkenhead Dr & Pl, 1674-1791 Cheakamus Dr, Similkameen Pl. – 64 p.

BROCKLEHURST Rte 257 - Alpine Terr, Community Pl, Rte 4 - 727-795 Crestline St, 2412–2741 2192-2207 Grasslands Blvd, Grasslands Pl, Tranquille Rd. - 70 p.

881-936 McQueen Dr, Rte 14 - 2399-2305 Woodhaven Dr. – 53 p.

Briarwood Ave, Rte 258 - 806McInnes Pl, Richards 879 McQueen Dr, Pl, Wallace Pl. – 37 p.

Perryville Pl. – 36 p.

Rte 19 – Downie Pl Rte 260 - 2040–2185 & St, Moody Ave & Pl, Westsyde Rd. – 24 p 2307-2391 Tranquille Rd. – 49 p.Rte 21 DALLAS/ 2300-2397 Fleetwood BARNHARTVALE Ave, Fleetwood Crt Rte 701 - Freda Ave, & Pl, 1003-1033 Schriener St, 1020-1050 Klahanie Dr, Morris Pl, Shelly Dr, 901-935 Westgate St.-52 p.

Todd Rd. – 92 p.

Rte 20 - Barbara Rte 710 - 1350-1399 Ave, Pala Mesa Pl, Crestwood Dr, Ronde Strauss St, Townsend Lane, 1300-1399 Pl. & 2105-2288 Todd Rd. - 43 p, Tranquille Rd.-45 p.

Rte 750 - 5101-5299 Rte 21 - 2300-2397 Dallas Dr, Mary Pl, Nina Fleetwood Ave, Pl, Rachel Pl. – 31 p.

Fleetwood Crt & Pl, Rte 751 - 5310 1003-1033 Schriener Barnhartvale Rd, St, 1020-1050 Bogetti Pl, 5300-5599 Westgate St.-52 p.

Dallas Dr, 5485-5497 Rte 31 - 1008-1095 ETC Hwy, Viking Dr, Desmond St, Inglewood Wade Pl. – 64 p.

Dr, 1010-1088 Newton Rte 754 - Hillview Dr, St, Oxford St. - 55p.

Mountview Dr. – 40 p.

Rte 37 - 1710-1797 Rte 759 – Beverly Fleetwood Ave, 913981 Newton St. & 999- Pl, 6724-7250 Furrer 1085 Stardust St. – 39 p. Rd, McIver Pl, Pat Rd, Stockton Rd. – 40 p.

Rte 41 – Alexis Ave, Rte 761 – 6022-6686 520-796 Singh St, Furrer Rd, Houston Pl, Slater Ave. – 59 p.

Parlow Rd, Pearse Pl, BATCHELOR Urban Rd. – 57 p.

Rte 175 – Norfolk Crt, RAYLEIGH Norview Pl, 821-991 Rte 830 – Chetwynd Norview Rd. – 38 p.

Dr, Stevens Dr. – 55 p.

Rte 184 - 2077Rte 831 - 4904-5037 2097 Saddleback Cammeray Dr, Mason Pl, Dr, 2001-2071 Pinantan Pl, Reighmount Stagecoach Dr. – 31 p.

Dr & Pl. – 61 p.

Rte 186 - 1002-1098 Rte 833 – Cameron Saddleback Crt. - 27 p.

Rd, Davie Rd. – 44 p.

WESTMOUNT/ Rte 836 - Cahilty Cres, WESTSYDE Hyas Pl, 4551-4648 Rte 255 - 2478-2681 Spurraway Rd. – 36 p.

Parkview Dr. – 28 p.

Rte 837 - Helmcken Dr, 4654-4802 Spurraway Rd. – 24 p.

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GET PAID 250-374-7467

Legal secretary and bookkeeper with a keen interest in computer systems required full time by a sole practitioner law firm practicing corporate/ commercial law, wills and estates and First Nations law.

Candidate will be expected to carry out file services independently, attend to the required bookkeeping procedures as well as handling receptionist duties.

Craig Nixon Law Corporation 880 – 175 2nd Avenue Kamloops, BC V2C 5W1 Attention: Sari Vandegraaf or by: Fax: 250-374-9992 E-mail: cnlc@CNixonLaw.ca

Maintenance Position Are you looking for a part-time job to supplement your income and are semi-retired or retired, and want to rent an apartment? We have a part-time, contract relief position available immediately in our apartment building for maintenance. Successful applicant can do heavy lifting and have basic electrical and plumbing knowledge.

For further information, please call 250-828-2231 between 8 am and 1 pm Monday to Friday

We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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ROUTES

Vans 1995 Plymouth Voyager.

Great van needs to be seen. $1500/obo. No Text 250-3197053.

Journeyperson Industrial Mechanic

LOWER SAHALI/ SAHALI Rte 402 – 14-94 Bestwick Dr, Mahood Pl. – 28 p.

Rte 403 - 405-482 Greenstone Dr, Tod Cres. – 27 p.

Rte 405 – Anvil Cres, Bestwick Crt E & W, 98-279 Bestwick Dr, Morrisey Pl. – 47 p.

Rte 410 - 56203 Arrowstone Dr, Silverthrone Cres. – 47 p.

Rte 449 - Assiniboine Rd, Azure Pl, Chino Pl, Sedona Dr. – 90 p.

Rte 457 - 990 Gleneagles Dr, Monarch Dr, 1810-1896 Springhill Dr, Tolima Crt. - 50 p.

1977 Ford Custom, auto, body needs some panel repair. $700. 250-819-9712, 250-6729712.

2014 Ford Platinum 4x4 Crew-cab 3.5 Ecoboost, white with brown leather, Fully Loaded. Immaculate.

142,000kms. $31,300.

250-319-8784

NORSASK

FOREST PRODUCTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

KIDS & ADULTS NEEDED!

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

Employment

LEGAL SECRETARY AND BOOKKEEPER

Looking for Carriers Work Wanted

2012 Red Nissan Versa Hatchback. 139,5000kms. 2 sets of tires with rims. $5,900/obo. 250-672-9982.

Employment

NorSask Forest Products LP offers an industry-standard compensation package accompanied by a top-tier health (Vision/Dental/Medical) and pension benefits package.

2006 Toyota Corolla. Pristine only 87,218kms. 4-winters on rims. $5,375. 250-554-0201.

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

Must see to appreciate. $14,900. 250-374-1541.

Employment

General Employment

Domestic Cars 1997 Ford Probe. Red, 4cyl, std, A/C, 1-owner.

114,428kms. $3500 .250-3767964.

Employment

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Pursuant to a Writ of Possession, No. 58280 issued from the British Columbia Supreme Court, Kamloops Registry, the Court Bailiff offers FOR SALE BY TENDER, the interest of J.D Scott Attrell & Brittany Leigh Meyer., in the following goods: 1. Lincoln Electric 180 HD Weld-Pak serial #M3181203064 2. Black utility trailer 5x6 unmarked 3. Specialized DH Mountain Bike PL471660 4. Hobbico Nexstar Remote Control Plane North Central Bailiffs Ltd at (250) 377-4148. Sale is subject to cancellation or adjournment without notice. Sealed bids will be accepted on the units until Nov 29th, 2019. Goods are sold on an “as is where is� basis with no warranty given or implied. The highest or any bid may not necessarily be accepted. Bidder takes responsibility to ensure they are satisfied with the description of unit/goods being sold. Sale is subject to cancellation or adjournment without notice. North Central Bailiffs Ltd. is not responsible for determining the correct model year or description. Terms of sale: Immediate full payment upon successful bid, plus applicable taxes. www.northcentralbailiffs.bc.ca CHRIS ANDREE Court Bailiff North Central Bailiffs Ltd

NOTICE The woodlot licence plan for W1601 will be available for public review and comment at the beginning of December 3, 2019. Inquiries will be received for 30 days ending January 3, 2020.

Woodlot W1601 is located 1 km NW of Durand Lake in the Thompson Rivers Forest District .

Written comments will be received by Tom Lewis , RPF at 2158 Shaughnessy Hill , Kamloops BC V1S 1B9 until January 3, 2020. Electronic copies of the plan are available upon request to tjlewis@shaw.ca

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f you are newly engaged or trying to complete your wedding planning, there are many advantages to attending January’s Kamloops Bridal Fair.

Join us on Sunday, Jan. 26, in the Campus Activity Centre at Thompson Rivers University from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make a day out of it by bringing along your fiancé, wedding party, family and friends.

The bridal fair will feature more than 55 exhibitors

to help you create your perfect day. Get inspired and check out the latest trends when it comes to colours, flowers, décor, wedding attire and so much more.

With multiple exhibitors in one location, you can directly compare quality, service and who will bring your wedding dreams to life.

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transportation options.

Plan to spend the day checking out magical displays, where you will be able to hear, smell, touch and even taste certain products to help guide you in your planning.

The 2020 Kamloops Bridal Fair will leave you ready to make all the important decisions in transforming your wedding vision into reality.

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ig or small, all weddings need direction.

Signage is not only a beautiful detail to add to your wedding day, but a great way to let your guests know where to go and what to expect throughout your event.

From welcome signs to hashtags, couples have been adding their personal touches to their wedding décor by implementing creative signs to deliver messages to their guests.

Wedding signage is a great opportunity to personalize your wedding with quotes, photos, illustrations and sentiments that mean

the most to you.

They are perfect for any outdoor or indoor ceremony and reception and a creative way to enhance your wedding décor.

Custom signage is a beautiful way to celebrate a moment in time that will forever change your life.

Not only will they serve as chic décor at your wedding, but you can take them home with you after the fact for a nostalgic reminder of the best day of your lives.

There are endless ways to make these pieces your own.

Signs can be customized to include your names, wedding date and wedding colours to co-ordinate perfectly with your wedding

décor — making a statement all at once.

Just imagine chalkboards or rustic barn wood DIY sandwich boards, neon signs crafted in cursive lettering or modern and elegant acrylic wedding signage displayed on an easel or suspended from the branch of a tree.

Create your own or look to Pinterest, Instagram and top wedding blogs for inspiration.

Whether silly or sincere, cute or clever, add some personality to your big day and let a festive sign do some of the talking for you.

— Jody Peddle, Thompson Rivers University Conference Centre

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edding styling is more than just choosing a colour scheme and following it through with every chair cover and napkin.

It’s about creating an atmosphere.

Try thinking of a few words that describe how you’d like your wedding day to feel and refer to this throughout the planning process.

Modern, romantic, minimal, rustic, whimsical, edgy, informal, cozy, elegant, glam — whatever you chose, it will all come together in the end.

Plus, it will have a lot more charm than something that’s been forced to match.

As the wedding industry continues to evolve and

we enter a new decade, weddings have become less about tradition and matchy-matchy décor and more about choosing your own personal adventure.

The biggest trend appears to be individuality.

I encourage all couples to consider an ambience or a mood that celebrates their personal love story, as opposed to being led by trends, colours and themes.

Embrace the styles you love when choosing your venue and deciding your decor.

Look at what you wear, what your home looks like and what you enjoy looking at and build from there.

Think about the vibe and atmosphere in the coffee shops and restaurants you visit or where you feel most alive.

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mountains, the beach and being surrounded by water is my ultimate happy place.

Wedding styling on a budget is all about finding your creativity — and it’s easier than you may think.

When it comes to wedding decorations, the options and the money it takes to pull off a Pinterestworthy reception might seem overwhelming.

It’s also hard to deny Instagram’s enduring influence on wedding-day décor.

However, with a bit of imagination and some doit-yourself know-how, you can create a day to remember by doing things your own way, on a budget and with beautifully personalized results.

Your venue plays a huge role in shaping the ambiance of your wedding.

The best way to save

on wedding decorations is to hold your wedding in a beautiful location. Seek out a venue that fits the aesthetic you have in mind for your big day.

If the setting is beautiful, you shouldn’t have to do a lot to enhance the space with décor elements.

Also, consider the size of the space.

If you are hosting a smaller reception, a large event space will appear empty and be costlier to fill with décor.

Rather than try to incorporate a dozen different design elements into your wedding décor, focus on one or two larger items that will create a big impact on the look and feel of the space.

It could be an eyecatching wedding sign, a floral arch behind the head table or even a beautifully

decorated bar area.

By focusing on one or two big items, you’ll be able to create that “wow” factor without breaking the bank.

Reusing décor elements throughout your day is a money saver. Your bridesmaids’ bouquets can easily become your table centrepieces.

Your ceremony backdrop would look gorgeous behind your head table or cake table.

There’s no reason you should have to spend money on duplicate items, especially if your budget is tight.

It’s amazing how lighting can truly transform a space and improve the atmosphere and ambiance.

This is a huge plus when decorating on a budget.

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Greenery is the unsung hero of wedding décor and is very versatile. Foliage can provide texture and add shape and colour.

Whether it is garlands of eucalyptus, giant tropical leaves, potted ferns or olive branch wreaths, greenery has the power to add life and a sense of natural elegance to wedding décor without the larger price tag of flowers.

Replace the pros with pals, if possible. Utilizing the talents of friends and family in place of hiring a professional can save you a significant amount of money and add an extra dose of personalization.

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TRU’s Conference Centre offers a wide variety of place-setting options for wedding receptions.

Think of all the talented people in your life who could possibly help out with your wedding day needs.

Do you know a florist, photographer or seamstress? Or perhaps someone who loves to craft, is handy or exudes creativity?

There are plenty of free templates and printables

online for your invitations, signage, menus and more.

I am one of those creative types who has been honoured and thrilled to help friends and family by designing wedding bouquets and invitations and creating centrepieces and decorating entire venues.

Weddings often come with a high price tag, but

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After-parties have grown increasingly popular, but planning an after-party is not necessarily as simple as pointing guests to a nearby watering hole.

After-parties can be anything a couple wants them to be.

They can be a bunch of friends toasting marshmallows over a fire pit or a night of dancing at a club.

But it pays for couples to heed a few after party pointers: • Choose a place within walking distance or close to the reception hall or hotel. Guests have likely been indulging in alcohol during the wedding and safety should always be a

priority. If only a few people are going out, you may be able to pile into a cab, but if your affair will be attended by more than a handful of

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• Delegate responsibilities. A busy bride and groom may not have the time or the inclination to plan another party. If guests want to continue celebrating, put the task in the hands of a third party or volunteer.

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