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The public, media, delegations, and staff are encouraged to participate in meetings virtually through Zoom or to observe through the City YouTube channel.

JANUARY 23–30, 2022 With the support of many community partners, Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week presents a week of free activities for families to enjoy.

January 24, 2022 10:00 am - Development and Sustainability Committee Meeting

Take part in this joyful week that celebrates family and community and promotes a healthy lifestyle and family literacy.

January 25, 2022 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting

During this week, families are encouraged to: • find a healthy balance between screen time and active family time • connect more with each other • spend at least 15 minutes a day doing an activity together that builds literacy skills

February 1, 2022 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting 7:00 pm - Public Hearing February 3, 2022 2:00 pm - Community Services Committee Meeting The complete 2022 Council Calendar is available online at: Kamloops.ca/CouncilCalendar

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Kamloops Fire Rescue is urging residents to avoid venturing on the river ice and to keep a close eye on their pets.

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What to do if you witness a person falling through the ice: • Stay back and call for help; call 911.

• If the person gets out of the water, onto the ice, or to the shore, reach or throw an aid, such as a branch or rope, to the person.

Do not approach; allow professional help to assist.

• Rebate of up to $1,200 to homeowners who remove and replace an uncertified wood-burning appliance with a new, low-emission heating appliance from an authorized program retailer.

• Eligible appliances include electric inserts or heat pumps, EPA-certified wood or pellet appliances, and EnerChoice natural gas options.

Wood Stove Scrap-It Program • $200 rebate to homeowners who remove an uncertified wood-burning stove (without replacing it).

• Pre-registration is required to determine program eligibility.

For a list of authorized program retailers and to find out if you qualify for rebates, visit: Kamloops.ca/WoodStove

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COQUIHALLA TO REOPEN TO VEHICLES Trek between Hope and Merritt expected to take 45 minutes longer

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Wages at issue ahead of ratification vote for Highland Valley Copper workers SETTLEMENT FOLLOWS MEDIATED TALKS OVER THE WEEKEND JESSICA WALLACE SEAN BRADY

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A ratification vote will be held this week for more than 1,000 workers at Highland Valley Copper mine, located southwest of Kamloops, with wages at the centre of the labour dispute.

Workers will vote on a settlement agreement, following mediated talks held through the weekend. Employees have been without a new contract since Sept. 30, 2021.

United Steelworkers Local 7619 — the union representing the workers — issued 72-hour strike notice on Jan. 12.

It followed 39 days of collective bargaining and mediation began in late November, culminating in talks around the clock with Teck, which owns the mine, and mediators Vince Ready and Corinn Bell late into Sunday night.

The union was in a legal position to strike as of Sunday afternoon.

The union and Teck did not come to an agreement. According to the mediators recommendation report, progress was made to resolve a significant number of issues but a “stalemate remained over the issue of wages.”

The company proposed a wage increase of two per cent over five years plus signing bonuses of $3,000 per year for a five-year agreement. The company argued its wages, benefits and pension are better than other mines within British Columbia and the industry.

The union, however, sought a three per cent wage increase per year and pointed to rises in the cost of living and employer profits.

The Highland Valley Copper mine is near Logan Lake, about 50 minutes southwest of Kamloops.

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On Sunday night, the union and employer agreed to have the mediators draft recommendations. Employees went to work on Monday but the recommendations require approval, through a ratification vote, of the membership.

“Following several days of mediation between Highland Valley Copper and United Steelworkers of America, Local 7619, and in an effort to avert a strike, mediators Vince Ready and Corinn Bell have agreed to provide recommendations for settlement of the collective bargaining dispute,” reads a statement provided to this newspaper by the mediators.

“The union and employer have agreed to submit the mediators recommendations to a vote of the bargaining unit membership and the executive committee of the company.”

The mediators are recommending a two per cent per year wage increase and $20,000 signing bonus to be payable to all active union members, including employees on leave and those who retired between Oct. 1, 2021 and the date of ratification. The lump sum would come no later than 30 days after the ratification date.

The ratification vote was set to take place over three days beginning on Tuesday, after KTW’s press deadline. It continues on Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 21 at 8 p.m. at the Logan Lake Rec Centre, which is located at 21 Chartrand Ave. in Logan Lake.

Workers who are not vaccinated will have to wait outside, but will be able to vote with a mobile device, the union said in a notice to members.

Highland Valley produces copper and molybdenum concentrates. Once processed, the metal concentrates are exported overseas, where the majority is sold under long-term sales contracts to smelters.

Copper production in 2021 was predicted to be between 128,000 and 133,000 tonnes, while annual copper production from 2022 to 2024 is expected to be between 135,000 and 165,000 tonnes per year.

Highland Valley Copper is located near Logan Lake, which is about an hour southwest of Kamloops. Many Kamloops residents work at the mine and commute.

Kamloops This Week is awaiting return calls from the union and company.

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Coquihalla reopening KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

The Coquihalla Highway will reopen to regular vehicular traffic between Hope and Merritt on Wednesday.

On Tuesday afternoon, the province announced reconnection of Highway 5, the major route between the Lower Mainland and Interior.

“This will be a much more convenient route for people who need to travel between the Lower Mainland and the Interior and is another significant milestone in the province’s recovery from the devastating storms,”

the Ministry of Transportation said in a press release.

While the highway is reopening, the province is advising motorists to plan for a longer-than-usual trip. Due to the nature of temporary repairs in place, travel pattern changes will occur, with reduced speed limits, and the trek between hope and Merritt is expected to take an extra 45 minutes.

The highway shuttered to vehicular traffic on Nov. 14, due to significant rain causing floods and washouts in the mountain passes. Commercial truck traffic resumed on Dec. 20.

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Delays continue for a criminal contempt trial involving protesters against the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. Romily Cavanaugh, Henry Sauls, April Thomas and Jocelyn Pierre with the Secwepemc Unity Camp to Stop the Trans Mountain Pipeline allegedly breached a courtordered injunction against obstructing access to the company’s worksites off Mission Flats Road, during work hours on Oct. 15, 2020.

The four are defending themselves and were supposed to begin opening statements for a fiveday trial on Monday in Kamloops. However, only Pierre and Sauls (also known as Secwépemc

hereditary Chief Sawses) attended court, leading to an adjournment until the first week of April.

Cavanaugh, who is from the Lower Mainland, was not in attendance because she is dealing with a family member’s medical situation while Thomas reportedly has COVID-19, the court heard.

Crown prosecutor Neil Wiberg said he was considering severing the trial to proceed with Sauls and Pierre this week, but they successfully applied two months ago to have Thomas serve as their court support person at trial.

Wiberg said Sauls and Pierre weren’t prepared to move forward without Thomas, who indicated to him her symptoms prevented her from serving in that supportive role via video conference.

It was the third time the opening statements have been adjourned.

Another trial related to the protest group, meanwhile, remains scheduled for March.

The Secwepemc Unity Camp to Stop the Trans Mountain Pipeline set up an encampment along the beach of the Thompson River in October 2020 near Trans Mountain’s worksite just west of the Domtar pulp mill. From there, workers twinned pipeline under the Thompson River near Kamloops Airport, with project now complete.

Video posted to social media at the time showed what appeared to be Cavanaugh and Sauls tied to a fence at the worksite entrance and Thomas and Pierre climbing on excavation equipment across the road.

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Companies seek pay for goods, services to local pot farm JESSICA WALLACE STAFF REPORTER jessica@kamloopsthisweek.com

Two companies are suing a company owned by Ryan Scorgie, a Kamloops lawyer, Thompson Rivers University professor, director of the BC and Canadian Cattlemen’s associations and former president of the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce.

The statements of claim filed in court alleged Scorgie’s company owes the companies tens of thousands of dollars in goods and services provided to a local cannabis farm.

Country Blaze, located at 2448 Barnhartvale Rd., is owned by Scorgie and husband Percy Folkard. Country Blaze allegedly owes Delta Irrigation $98,000 for irrigation equipment and Gallant Trucking $23,000 for water trucked to the farm.

“I just want my money back,” Gallant Trucking owner Steve Smith told KTW. “I just want to be paid.”

“I want him stopped,” Delta Irrigation owner Jim Dobrovolny said. “That’s what I want.”

A notice of claim filed by Gallant Trucking on Sept. 14, 2021 in small claims court in Kamloops alleged: “After attempting to collect monies owed, we were told the crop was lost due to frost and they had

no money to pay outstanding invoices.

No attempt to pay has been made. Ryan Scorgie has been contacted multiple times with no resolution.”

Smith said Gallant Trucking trucked water to the farm in the summer of 2020 before the land was irrigated. Smith’s son, Joel Smith, said he dropped off invoices until one day the gate was locked and no one answered his calls.

Delta Irrigation owner Jim Dobrovolny said his company, which sells and services water and irrigation products, is still waiting to be paid for irrigation equipment. The company filed a notice of civil claim last fall in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver.

According to the claim, Country Blaze owed Delta a liquidated sum of $98,279.47.

A garnishment order, which provides repayment through a third party, was obtained. Nations Cannabis Holdings Limited in Sidney, on Vancouver Island, was ordered to pay money it owed to Country Blaze directly to Delta Irrigation.

Dobrovolny is still waiting for his money.

“I’ve come to the conclusion I’m probably not going to collect this money, but he continues to renege on his bill and he continues to have this illusion that he’s going to make millions of dollars off the pot industry,” Dobrovolny said. “He just needs to stop. Sell the property, pay your bills off

and just go away.”

A response to civil claim, filed on Oct. 24, 2021, by Country Blaze, argues the amount owed to Delta Irrigation is less than claimed — $87,681.92 — and also claims Delta Irrigation designed an irrigation system that did not provide sufficient PSI. Country Blaze said it paid $37,840.44 to have the system installed and then had to pay another $36,129.29 to have it re-installed. Country Blaze chalked it up to a “design error” by Delta Irrigation, the documents state, and a counterclaim was submitted, seeking cost of the first system.

Dobrovolny, however, denied validity of the counterclaim.

“Never has there been an issue until this point,” he said.

The legal matter has not been resolved, according to Dobrovolny’s lawyer.

None of the allegations have been proven in court. Kamloops This Week reached out to Scorgie for comment.

“I don’t really want to have a story written about disputes that we’re having with businesses in town,” he said.

“We are in a dispute about what we owe them based on the work that was performed by them and I will sort it out with them when we go through the legal process.”

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Let the confusion hold us down TRANSPARENCY AND CLARITY ON PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS DESPERATELY NEEDED

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n 1984, the Talking Heads released a groundbreaking film and album called Stop Making Sense.

Interestingly, that is also the name of the provincial government’s document governing pandemic-related health orders, one of which was rescinded on Tuesday.

Gyms will reopen on Thursday, having been closed due to increased risk of transmission of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 — unless of course, one was 18 years or under, in which case there were no restrictions to working out under existing pandemic-related protocols.

It remains unclear why a group of people 18 years of age and under could work out together, whereas a group of people 19 and older could not. Does one shed more virus as of their 19th birthday?

With the streets filled with snow and ice and muck, the indoor track at the Tournament Capital Centre remains open for those wishing to exercise.

But under the health order, only walking was permitted.

Users could not run, not even past the dozens of sweaty people running here and there, breathing hard and bumping into each other as they played basketball and volleyball on nearby courts.

Restaurants and pubs can remain open, as long as they have a menu that offers food —

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MUSINGS even though customers are not required to eat.

So, one can sit in a pub all day enjoying nothing but beverages, but a service club, like the Moose Lodge in Kamloops, must remain closed because it does not offer food. Therefore, one cannot sit in the Moose Lodge all day enjoying nothing but beverages.

The orders that leave many scratching their heads reached a puzzlement pinnacle a year ago this month.

That was when the Rio Theatre in Vancouver was not permitted to operate, per health orders that at the time closed movie theatres.

But the ownership of the Rio noticed sports bars were allowed to operate. So, realizing the Rio has a liquor licence, management pivoted and declared the Rio to be a sports bar, not a movie theatre, and the building was allowed to reopen.

The decision made no sense

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and the Rio ownership noted it made no sense, in that the province’s health experts deemed a sports bar (with a game on the screen and patrons drinking alcohol and cheering and expelling particles) safer than a movie theatre (with a film on the screen, patrons drinking pop and eating popcorn, being stone-cold silent and watching the movie).

The inconsistency can also be seen in the vaccine passport program, which requires patrons of restaurants, pubs, gyms, concerts, and sporting events be fully vaccinated.

While all diners in a restaurant must be fully vaccinated, there is no requirement that all staff be similarly inoculated. If it is fine to be served by an unvaccinated waiter, what is the problem with having an unvaccinated customer sitting at the next table?

It’s a question that could not be answered clearly by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry when I posed it to her.

Perhaps the true reason for the vaccine passport was revealed last September by the top doctor in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Dr. Patty Daly is the vicepresident of public health and chief medical health officer for Vancouver Coastal Health. Daly is also a clinical professor in the School of Population and Public Health in the Faculty of Medicine at UBC. During a Vancouver Coastal Health virtual staff forum on

COVID-19 in September 2021, Daly clarified the reason for the vaccine passport program.

“The vaccine passport requires people to be vaccinated to do certain discretionary activities — such as go to restaurants, movies, gyms — not because these places are high risk,” Daly said.

“We’re not actually seeing COVID transmission in these settings. It’s really to create an incentive to improve our vaccination coverage.”

So, if the reason for the vaccination passport is to deny entertainment options to the unvaccinated in a bid to have them get vaccinated, the powers that be should simply say as much.

Tell the truth. Be transparent.

Explain decisions that seem confusing to the great unwashed so we can understand the rationale behind them.

Failure to do so only increases the risk of sending the vaccine hesitant over the edge and into the camp of anti-vaxxers, who tend to hyper-focus on such inconsistencies in government edicts and tie then into some fantasy that features the United Nations, Bill Gates, some gobbledygook about Nuremberg 2.0 and a reptilian race controlling the world’s power elite.

The unvaccinated are prolonging the pandemic. This we know.

They are the hosts for variant mutations and they dominate case counts and hospitalizations on the per capita math model, the

one that matters.

Convincing anti-vaxxers to get jabbed is a lost cause, but persuading the vaccine hesitant (a different group of people with legitimate questions about vaccine safety) to do so is severely imperilled when health orders don’t make sense to them.

To be clear, I hope everyone eventually gets vaccinated and, if vaccine passports done to coerce is the way to that goal, so be it.

I am simply asking for transparency and rationale.

Meanwhile, the provincial government has improved its messaging in other areas.

Acknowledging that the vaccine likely won’t prevent one from getting Omicron, but will almost certainly prevent severe illness or hospitalization is a solid, honest message.

Addressing the hospitalization numbers by detailing who was admitted because of COVID19 and who is included in the numbers simply because they happened to test positive while in hospital for something completely unrelated is also a good move.

Hopefully, just once in a lifetime, the messaging becomes more transparent and the rationale behind decisions gets clarified.

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IN RESPONSE TO KAMLOOPS COUN. BILL SARAI Defence lawyer Jay Michi offers a rebuttal to last week’s View From City Hall column Editor: I read Kamloops Coun. Bill Sarai’s View From City Hall column of Jan. 12 (‘The ineffectiveness of current crime prevention’) and feel obliged to offer some clarification and context.

First off, I applaud the efforts of councillors Sarai and Mike O’Reilly to address the concerns of residents and businesses about the apparent rise in property crime rates in Kamloops.

While I am a criminal defence lawyer, I am also a citizen — and I am also, of course, concerned with increases in crime.

Believe it or not, it is possible to be both concerned with crime rates and with the rights of Canadians accused of, and even convicted of, committing crimes in our community.

However, the solutions are not as simple as getting court cases reversed so “the judicial pendulum shifts back to where it belongs.”

I will assume, based on the tone of Sarai’s column, that he

sincerely believes it is, owing to the source of his information — which I must presume is the RCMP and only the RCMP. Sarai writes that “Recent Supreme Court of Canada cases have, unfortunately, shifted the pendulum further toward that of favouring criminals.”

This is neither accurate nor helpful. The Supreme Court of Canada, like all courts, has to balance the rights of accused persons with the need to protect society.

The decisions of the court have done so in the past and have continued to do so in recent years. I assume the decision that is generally being referred to here is that of R. v. Zora, which was a 2020 decision on the issue of, among other issues, bail conditions.

The reason I think Sarai is referring to Zora is because of the next thing he erroneously states: “I have been told judges are not allowed to impose any types of conditions on release before trial,

meaning essentially no curfew or restrictions of any kind.”

This is false. Zora stands for the notion that judges and police who release accused persons can impose conditions, but those conditions must be rationally connected to the offences charged, and they must be necessary to ensure the accused’s attendance and compliance in the community.

Readers should know that judges in Kamloops can and still do frequently put accused persons on release orders with conditions, such as curfew, no-go, no-contact, report, reside, etc.

Sarai then writes that “Crown has 18 months from the date of laying a charge to get a criminal in front of a judge for trial, lest the charges are dropped.”

This statement turns the presumption of innocence on its head (accused Canadians are presumed innocent until proven guilty and only then do they become criminals, if at all).

But this statement is also

a not a correct description of the rule in R. v. Jordan. Yes, on smaller scale of offending, the presumptive ceiling before delay is considered unreasonable is 18 months. However, on more serious files, the Crown has 30 months to prosecute individuals, not 18 months, before the delay becomes presumptively unreasonable.

However, in either case, these are not time limits that assist “criminals” and their lawyers.

These are time tables that are mostly used to force the accused and their lawyers to make decisions about whether they take their cases to trial in a timely fashion.

Like the other landmark case I referred to, it is decision by the Supreme Court of Canada that strikes a balance between the rights of accused to have a trial within a reasonable time and our concomitant rights as citizens to know our justice system isn’t moving like a snail.

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one single case that has been dropped in Kamloops because of unreasonable delay since Jordan came into effect in 2016.

What would make our community a safer place? That is a big question I can’t answer with the space I have left.

However, I have always been of the belief that what we need is a better integrated system, where criminal justice actors like me and my colleagues in Crown and the judiciary have more resources to tackle addictions management and treatment services and connect system users with mental-health supports and housing.

I would always welcome an invitation by council to participate in discussions about how we can work toward those types of goals.

We all want to live in a safer community.

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TRU’s role in post-pandemic recovery

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t was my hope, as I’m sure it was for most of us, that optimism and talk of pandemic recovery would mark the start of 2022 — not continuing discussions about lockdowns, closed schools, hospital overload and threats to our collective health.

Yet here we are again, enduring another wave of this virus and suffering its effects on our society.

Despite that, we know this pandemic will end. While we are in the throes of what will be the farthest-reaching wave of this pandemic, the signs of the end are there.

These dark weeks of winter will pass and, as they do, longer, warmer and more hopeful days will follow.

The world will enter a new phase — finally. As we do so, many will begin to ask what is needed to help our communities gain back measures of what

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was lost through the last two years.

We know that many of us have suffered financially, emotionally and physically through 2020 and 2021.

Recovery is needed and, while portions of our society will bounce back quickly, others might need help to get on the right track.

We need recovery to be inclusive to ensure our “new

institutions are essential social and cultural centres for communities, bringing together many people from diverse backgrounds.

”

normal” — whatever that will look like — brings everyone along.

Institutions like Thompson Rivers University will be instrumental in ensuring that what follows serves the broad needs of all in our communities.

We will support the recovery in four ways.

First is people and skills.

Education is about people transforming hope into real-

world potential. Students envision themselves and their future and choose education as a transformative process.

People will drive the recovery.

And, as an open, accessible and inclusive university, TRU will help them prepare for that.

Second is programs of study.

TRU’s new and expanding courses, from health to engineering to business entrepreneurship, from sustainability to Indigenous knowledge, will support communities to shape the post-pandemic world.

Third, TRU is a centre of research and innovation, two attributes that will accelerate recovery. Partnerships with governments and businesses will fuel economic growth and provide the skilled labour and expertise many of our services and industries will desperately need.

Lastly, post-secondary institutions are essential social and cultural centres for com-

munities, bringing together many people from diverse backgrounds and experiences with unique perspectives and interests. At TRU, we have students, staff and faculty from across B.C. and worldwide. The intercultural and interpersonal understanding we build on campus is the foundation for society’s future strength.

Universities are a vital societal resource with the ability and capacity to provide leadership and support across many areas.

Thompson Rivers University looks forward to being a crucial part of our collective effort to put this virus behind us.

Dr. Brett Fairbairn is the president and vice-chancellor of Thompson Rivers University.

He can be reached by e-mail at president@tru.ca. Columns from TRU appear monthly in KTW and online at kamloopsthisweek.com.

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‘Our Made Here retail space is important to the arts community in the Thompson Nicola Region because small communities need

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Gym health orders nixed, but others remain SEAN BRADY STAFF REPORTER sbrady@kamloopsthisweek.com

Health restrictions pertaining to gatherings, events, and restaurants and pubs have been extended, but previous orders closing gyms and fitness centres will be lifted.

Gyms and fitness centres can reopen on Jan. 20 with continued use of the vaccine card system and with new capacity limits. Those working out must have a seven square metre space — about 2.5 metres by 2.5 metres — to themselves.

The spaces must also have enhanced ventilation and, where possible, spaces should be prebooked and time should be allotted between classes.

Masks also must be worn at all times, except when exercising — but they remain

recommended for that activity, too.

The new guidelines were developed alongside the Fitness Industry Council of Canada, according to Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, who made the announcement on Tuesday.

Henry called the step a “cautious” one.

Other orders, imposing limits on restaurants, pubs and nightclubs, and limiting gatherings and events, will remain in place until Feb. 16, when they will be reviewed once again.

Current orders limit events to 50 per cent of venue capacity with the use of the vaccine card system.

Organized indoor gatherings, such as sponsored or ticketed parties and receptions for funerals and

weddings, remain prohibited. Indoor personal (nonorganized) gatherings are limited to a single household plus 10 visitors, or one other household, and everyone over the age of 12 must be fully vaccinated.

Henry urged people to take Omicron seriously and keep everyone in mind, following talk of how the variant mostly presents as mild illness.

B.C.’s top doctor acknowledged that is the case for many people, especially those who are young and fully vaccinated, but also emphasized that one in 10 people who have symptoms will see those symptoms last for 12 weeks or longer.

“That’s a long time to be seriously ill,” Henry said.

Henry said three groups remain especially susceptible to

severe illness with Omicron, including those who are unvaccinated, those age 70 and older (even vaccinated) and those who have immune-compromising conditions.

“I think there’s a narrative around right now that Omicron is mild.

Many of us have experiences. We know people who have been sick with it and recovered, and we know people, as well, who have had more serious illness,” she said.

Henry said people need to be careful about dismissing Omicron.

That is especially true when looking at the current state of B.C.’s healthcare system. On Tuesday, the province reported 854 people in hospital, with 112 of those patients requiring critical care in ICUs. With the most

Classes to resume at Chase secondary following closure KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

Classes at Chase secondary school were cancelled for Tuesday, Jan. 18, due to lack of staff.

School was scheduled to resume on Wednesday, the next day.

It was the first functional closure of a school reported in Interior Health.

“Please keep your children at home tomorrow unless your child(ren) has/have exceptional needs and is/are required to be at

school or if you are a health-care professional and cannot keep your child(ren) at home,” read a letter sent by school principal Greg Gartrell.

Gartrell asked parents who will be sending their children to school to contact him directly.

Classes were planned to resume on Wednesday, pending a plan for replacement teachers to make plans for online learning, should that be needed.

Exposure notifica-

tions for B.C. schools were suspended following the collapse of contact tracing systems caused by the Omicron variant-related surges in cases and hospitalizations.

When Minister of Education Jennifer Whiteside made the announcement, she acknowledged that there would be “bumps in the road” and that some schools may need to be closed due to the number of staff or students off sick.

people ever reported in B.C. hospitals, the number of health-care workers off sick is also much higher than usual, also due to the surge of the Omicron variant.

Health Minister Adrian Dix said from Jan. 10 to Jan. 16, a total of 17,958 health-care workers called in sick due to illness, including COVID-

19. Dix said there is no direct comparator for that figure, but offered another, that does not include Vancouver Island Health or Interior Health in its figures.

From Jan. 10 to Jan. 16, 11,573 health-care workers were off sick in the remaining health authorities.

That figure com-

pares with 7,573 off sick in a previous year. While the difference is pronounced, the gap is less than it was one week ago.

Dix said the current hospital occupancy is 95.1 per cent for the province, with 8,778 of 9,229 base beds occupied and 570 of 2,353 surge beds occupied.

Henry also

announced a new order affecting staff at schools in the province.

The new order will allow medical health officers to collect data on the vaccination status of school staff, which Henry said will aid in their ability to make decisions around shutting down schools when cases emerge.

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Local business owners reacted on Tuesday afternoon to changes in the public health restrictions. Gyms across British Columbia have been advocating to reopen, with some — including in Kamloops — even having defied the public health order, staying open during the latest shut down.

Ladies Only Fitness Owner Delrae Kohnert was not aware of news that gyms would be allowed to reopen on Jan. 20, when reached

by KTW for comment. However, she was happy to hear it.

She said her industry has been among the hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“It’s been rough,” she said. “We’re the hardest hit industry throughout this whole thing and they just continue hitting us harder.

It’s pretty rough and then when you look at the grants and stuff they really do nothing for us because it’s not enough money to even cover half of our monthly costs.”

Kohnert said her gym was among a handful of gyms to remain open in Kamloops during the latest closure and that the reopening legitimizes that decision to remain open. Gyms across the province fought to reopen, arguing the physical and mental wellbeing of their customers.

Kohnert said the gym limited the number of people who could work out to 10 people in a 5,000-square-foot space. She pointed to hundreds crammed in a mall and a local trampoline park apparently allowed to remain open as contradictions in the health order. In addi-

Gyms in British Columbia will be allowed to reopen officially as of Jan. 20. Some, including in Kamloops, remained open during the latest closure and are lauding Dr. Bonnie Henry’s latest decision.

tion, KTW had heard of youth allowed to work out under the former order and it remains unclear why youth were allowed to attend gyms but not adults.

Gyms across British Columbia requested stats showing their venues were experiencing COVID-19 transmission. KTW also requested those stats, which were not provided.

Gyms have been calling on the province to allow them to reopen.

“I definitely think that a lot of people have stood up and been like, ‘Woah, woah, woah. Wait a second, things just aren’t adding up anymore,’” Kohnert said. “And it doesn’t matter what side of the fence you’ve been on. Up until this point, everybody’s kind of come together and been like, ‘This is essential. Everybody needs it. We want to advocate for being healthy.’”

The Fitness Industry Council of Canada issued a press release on Tuesday afternoon,

noting it was “thrilled” by the decision to reopen the fitness industry as of Jan. 20.

According to the council, the fitness industry has gathered information from its members who lost millions of dollars during the busiest month of the year for gyms.

“We were shocked and devastated in December when the government announced all fitness needed to be closed,” Sara Hodson, president of the Fitness Industry Council of Canada said in the release.

“We stayed calm and focused on our main objective: To make the government see that fitness is essential to our physical and mental well-being, and to get our industry back up and running.”

David “Pup” Johnston, who owns the Blue Grotto nightclub downtown is frustrated by the continued closure and isn’t confident a reopening will be allowed come Feb. 16.

The pandemic restrictions that have kept his nightclub at reduced capacity or shuttered for the majority of the past two years is taking its toll on the business as rent, insurance and other expenses have all gone up in the meantime.

“And I can’t get out of the lease, so I have to try and find and beg and borrow every bit of grant money that I can,” Johnston said, adding the business has only lost money during the pandemic.

He said he understands, however, why nightclubs aren’t being allowed to open amidst the pandemic as its it’s hard to maintain COVID-19 restrictions, especially without alienating your customer base.

“Nobody really follows the rules in a bar, or they will for the first hour or two and then they stop. And it’s hard to maintain. My staff was getting frustrated trying to maintain the rules to the point where they were quitting on

me,” Johnston said.

Executive director Dusan Magdolen of the Kamloops Film Society said the 50 per cent cap for theatres will allow them to maintain business without making a major impact.

“As long as we’re allowed to stay open, we’re pretty happy,” Magdolen said.

“Obviously I wish we were through the pandemic, but as far as the orders go, 50 per cent is very doable for us, so if that’s where things stay we can ride that out indefinitely.”

Magdolen said while they do have some large events coming up such as the Kamloops Film Festival and Rocky Horror Picture Show they could stand to sell more tickets than the 250 half-capacity theatre allowed. He said it’s fairly rare they do that on a regular day, and if need be they could look at alternatives such as double showings.

“On the day-to-day, we’re not hitting those caps at all,” he said.

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Third outbreak at Gemstone MICHAEL POTESTIO LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE michael@kamloopsthisweek.com

A third outbreak of COVID-19 is impacting the Gemstone Care Centre in Brocklehurst.

Interior Health declared the outbreak on Jan. 12, with four cases detected among two residents and two staff members.

There had been no growth in cases as of KTW press time (Jan. 18). There are no deaths connected to the outbreak.

Non-essential visits are paused, but essential, palliative, end-of-life and single designated visits may continue at the facility, IH said in an emailed response to

questions from KTW. Non-urgent appointments are also on hold, but urgent appointments may continue. All admissions, discharges and transfers are on hold, but may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by a medical health officer.

The first COVID-19 outbreak to be declared at Gemstone occurred a year ago, on Jan. 13, 2021, and lasted two months, ending on March 12 with 32 cases discovered — 24 residents and eight staffers testing positive for the disease.

Two residents died during the outbreak, which began only weeks after the province began offering COVID-19 vaccines to health-care workers for the first time.

The second COVID-19 outbreak at Gemstone was declared on Nov. 1, 2021, declared over by Nov. 22, with six cases recorded — four amongst residents and two involving staff.

The facility at 1955 Tranquille Rd. has 125 publicly funded beds and five private beds and is operated by Trellis Senior Services Ltd. Another COVID-19 outbreak in Brocklehurst, at Ridgeview Lodge on Desmond Street, was recently declared over. The outbreak at Ridgeview Lodge ended on Jan. 7 after being declared on Dec. 24.

There were seven cases —four residents and three staff, with no deaths — connected to that outbreak.

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B.C. attorney general to meet with Kamloops council on Jan. 25 DAVID EBY IS ALSO THE MINISTER OF HOUSING AND HIS APPEARANCE DATE WILL COINCIDE WITH A NOTICE OF MOTION ON SHELTER PREPAREDNESS IN THE RIVER CITY JESSICA WALLACE

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Kamloops city council met with BC Housing behind closed doors on Tuesday, during a committee of the whole meeting, and B.C.’s minister responsible for housing will meet with council next week.

On Jan. 25, Attorney General and Minister of Housing David Eby will appear digitally.

Meanwhile, a notice of motion by a trio of city councillors aimed at pushing for proactive shelter planning ahead of extreme weather events will be heard the same meeting.

The notice of motion was put together by councillors Dale Bass, Sadie Hunter and Kathy Sinclair

and was presented on Tuesday, Jan. 11.

The motion asks staff to work with BC Housing, School District 73, Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District and other partners to set up temporary beds and daytime spaces for every unhoused Kamloops citizen during extreme weather.

Planning would include beds and warming centres on the North and South shores, as well as spaces for wheelchair users, pet owners, couples and families.

It also calls for, on an annual basis, beds and daytime spaces to be finalized by Sept. 15 for extreme cold weather events and by April 15 for extreme hot weather and poor air quality events.

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Finally, it requests BC Housing present the results by delegation to council twice per year, in October and May. Hunter said during last week’s city council meeting the current system is failing. Alfred Achoba, executive director of the Kamloops chapter of the Canadian Mental Health Association, in

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December told KTW a man in a wheelchair died of hypothermia during the city’s first cold snap this winter. Service providers have offered overflow space, but more shelter spaces are needed.

“I really feel like there has to be a better way,” Hunter said.

Mayor Ken Christian, however, said some responsibility falls on the city. He said that while plans were in place to shelter homeless in Kamloops, those plans included continued use of the Kamloops Curling Club and Memorial Arena.

Although those shelters were always considered temporary, the city’s community and protective services director Byron McCorkell explained to

KTW it was assumed the facilities would remain shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The city’s user groups, however, were keen to get back on the ice and the curling club last week hosted the curling provincials, though McCorkell noted that event was touch and go due to the pandemic. It was also initially expected to be held at the McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre.

“We are the architects of the lack of planning to a great extent,” Christian told council.

Due to the meetings planned with BC Housing, some discussion occurred about when a decision on the motion should be made. Hunter initially sought to expedite the

process, but ultimately withdrew that request as it became clear council wanted to wait to talk to BC Housing representatives.

KTW reached out to BC Housing for comment. In a statement, BC Housing said it has been working closely with the city since the spring of 2021 to address shelter needs.

“Community facilities like schools and community centres fall under the city’s jurisdiction, so we follow their lead on whether these spaces can be used for emergency shelter space. Shelters are the joint responsibility of municipalities and the province and both parties need to agree on location in order for a new shelter to open.”

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Nature’s Fare to move into Toys R Us building in Kamloops SEAN BRADY

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Nature’s Fare Markets will soon move to a new home in Kamloops — one not too far from its current location.

Toys R Us closed on Jan. 15 and the store’s former space in Columbia Square, at 500 Notre Dame Dr. in Sahali, will soon be leased by Nature’s Fare.

The company specialized in selling healthy and organic food, along with vitamins and supplements. The Nature’s Fare store in Kamloops is now located across the parking lot from Toys R Us, facing Summit Drive.

Work in the Toys R Us building is expected to begin in the spring, with an opening date in early 2023, according to Nature’s Fare marketing director Stephanie Thatcher.

“We’re still working through the design of the interior space, but it is quite a bit larger, so we’re excited about that,” Thatcher said.

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Once open in the new space, Thatcher estimates the company will add five or six new full-time staff, but those details have yet to be fully worked out.

Although the store design is still in development, Thatcher said that with the larger space, there will also be new offerings from the market.

Nature’s Fare Markets was founded in 1993

by Rick Monahan and is headquartered in Vernon. The chain was sold in 2019 to Buy-Low Foods division of the Jim Pattison Group.

Toys R Us is closing as its lease has expired.

There has been no word on whether the company will reopen elsewhere in Kamloops.

In 2018, Fairfax Financial Holdings, a Toronto-based company, bought the Toys R Us Canadian chain for $300 million, a deal that kept 82 stores in Canada open

and saved more than 4,000 jobs, including those at the Kamloops store in Columbia Square in Sahali.

The American side of the chain, however, closed its 735 stores, putting more than 31,000 people out of work. In March, the United Kingdom side of the chain also closed all 100 stores, with about 3,000 people losing their jobs.

Neither was able to find a buyer nor restructure debt of billions.

In July 2018, thenToys R Us president Melanie Teed-Murch embarked in a nationwide tour to reassure the public that the company’s stores were remaining open in the various communities.

Teed-Murch visited KTW’s newsroom that month with that message.

A year later, in August 2019, Teed-Murch resigned as president of Toys R Us and is now CEO of Onroute, Ontario’s highway service centres.

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A BIG THANK YOU from NorKam Senior Secondary

NorKam Senior Secondary would like to once again thank the following community volunteers for their assistance with our annual school-wide luncheon hosted on Wednesday, December 15, 2021.

Without the help of our community, our luncheon would not be the successful event it continues to be.

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• Mr. Karl deBruijn • Store manager Brendan Martin and his staff at Fortune Safeway • Family and friends of staff at NorKam Secondary • Rob Lamb • Canuel Caterers Due to COVID protocols our volunteer numbers were minimal – however staff jumped in to fill any void necessary. Thank you to the volunteers and staff for helping to make our luncheon such an awesome experience for the students of NorKam Senior Secondary. We look forward to working with you again next year.

Thompson Landing condos eyed for North Kamloops riverfront JESSICA WALLACE

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Arpa Investments is proposing to build a Riverfront condo development on the Thompson River in North Kamloops and will be meeting with the community about the project plans in the coming weeks, in advance of a rezoning hearing.

Thompson Landing is a twobuilding, multi-family residential project planned for three properties, located at 207, 209 and 215 Royal Ave. Online marketing of the project describes it as a “multifamily riverfront executive condo development.”

The properties are situated in an area mixed with both commercial and residential.

Arpa Investments partner Joshua Knaak said the value of the project is estimated to be between $15 million and $20 million.

The two buildings are proposed to stand four and five storeys, respectively, and include 64 market housing units geared at people who are downsizing. The development will also include 88 underground parking stalls and be situated in a cyclist and pedestrian friendly neighbourhood. A European-style courtyard will separate the two buildings.

An artist rendering of the project shows a landscaped

An artist’s rendering of a proposed Riverfront condo development on the Thompson Rivers in North Kamloops. The value of the project is estimated to be between $15 million and $20 million.

riverfront area.

However, Knaak said the riparian zone, including trees not seen in the drawing, will not be touched.

The proposal requires rezoning of the property from single family to multi-family zoning, including a public hearing.

Community information sessions will be held in person on Jan. 23 at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at Red Beard Cafe, at 449 Tranquille Rd. An online information session will be held on Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. Registration is required and can be done so online at thompsonlanding.ca.

Knaak said he expects the public hearing and development permit to go before council and the public in February. The goal is to begin construction in late spring or early summer of this year and complete the project in the fall of 2023.

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Arpa Investments is behind significant redevelopment in the Tranquille Corridor, including The Station on Tranquille and The Colours on Spirit Square. It is also behind a new daycare to be completed soon on McMurdo Drive.

Knaak noted significant demand for both commercial space and housing in Kamloops and touted the North Shore for its access to transit and amenities.

“As long as people are going to want to put businesses and residences in that area, then we’d love to be the one building them,” Knaak said. “That’s why we continue to work on the properties we already own and also acquire more when it makes sense. It’s a great corridor. It’s where our office is. It’s where we all live now, the three partners in Arpa, and we all are within about four blocks of there. It’s fun to build the community there.”

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ires and floods created an unprecedented emergency situation in 2021, tasking volunteers with Kamloops’ Emergency Support Services (ESS) like never before.

Hundreds of ESS members answered the call to help as thousands of B.C. residents were displaced from their homes between a summer fire season that saw Lytton burn down to flooding that forced the entire city of Merritt to be evacuated in November.

In 2021, Kamloops ESS volunteers were activated multiple times for multiple weeks, between the Cherry Avenue apartment fire that displaced 81 in January to the summer’s fires and fall’s flooding.

Rebecca Cooke, City of Kamloops ESS co-ordinator, told KTW volunteers at the reception centre were critical in 2021.

“We couldn’t have done it without them,” she said.

While last year’s wildfire season didn’t burn more hectares than the devastating 2017 fire season, more people were affected, Cooke said.

The Kamloops ESS team was active for 76 days over the course of the summer, eclipsing the 2017 wildfire year by four days.

In total, 257 people volunteered over the summer during wildfire season — including 133 who signed up during the emergency.

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Kamloops — the majority of whom came in on Nov. 15 — due to rising waters in Merritt.

From Nov. 15 to Dec. 5 at the emergency reception centre, 180 volunteers contributed 5,045 hours — 42 Kamloops ESS volunteers amassing 3,563 hours of service and 138 volunteers between St. John Ambulance, disaster psychosocial services and citizens who signed up during the emergency contributing 1,482 hours aiding flood evacuees.

Cooke said volunteers handled thousands of people in just days — almost equal to the 4,000 wildfire evacuees they assisted over the entire summer.

There were delays in registering people at the onset of the flood evacuations, something Cooke attributed to the sheer convergence of people needing assistance at once.

Despite the challenges, she said ESS volunteers “did an incredible job.”

There are numerous ESS volunteer positions, starting with meeting evacuees at the reception centre doors.

Information collected by those volunteers is passed along to other

volunteers who co-ordinate supports for evacuees, such as shelter, food and clothing.

But volunteers are also there to listen, Cooke said. “[They provide] that kind, caring and compassionate ear people need when they are evacuated from their homes suddenly,” she said.

Cooke said the reception centre was active for most of the year and, while volunteers were exhausted by the amount of emergencies they had to deal with in 2021, they “hung in there.”

She described 2019 and 2020 as “quiet” for the ESS centre compared to 2021.

One thing that made last year’s busy ESS operations more challenging were COVID-19 protocols, such as limiting the number of open stations to process people, as only so many individuals could be in a room at once.

By contrast, in 2017, more stations could be opened to assist an influx of evacuees. COVID-19 also prohibited the city from offering group lodging in arenas, as was done in years past, forcing reliance on sheltering with friends and family or waiting for hotel rooms.

Every 2nd Wednesday starting Feb 2, 2022 As we begin a new year, people tend to reflect on their lives and develop new goals. Transitioning into a new career can be one of the most rewarding, yet intimidating, changes someone can make. At the John Howard Society in Kamloops, we are committed to providing opportunities for individuals interested in starting a career in the social services field. The John Howard Society will be hosting ongoing Virtual Job Fairs every 2nd Wednesday, beginning with our inaugural session on February 2nd, 2022. The Virtual Job Fair is an opportunity for job seekers to learn more about our programs and the opportunities available within our growing agency, as well as a chance to meet members of the leadership team they could be working with. Candidates will learn more about the culture of our organization, what a day in the life of our staff looks like, as well as hear about our numerous opportunities for growth.

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In the early days of the pandemic, uncertainty reigned as various public health safety measures intruded into our everyday lives.

At the highest risk were health-care workers, who had to face the pandemic head-on.

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Vukusic, along with Nat Anfield, Bonnie Pryce and others, formed Sew the Curve, a Facebook group and website dedicated to coordinating the creation, sales and distribution of homemade cloth face masks.

About a week into the pandemic, Vukusic dropped off a dozen masks to a health-care worker. During the next two weeks, the group delivered 2,282 masks.

Masks created by the group went to various health-care facilities, including the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice House, various seniors’ care homes, pharmacies and at social agencies.

Another team of volunteers collected and delivered masks across the city. In total, the group created 14,104 masks — well beyond their early goal of 10,000. In addition, the

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All told, the group comprised more than 300 seamsters, whose masks and other materials went to more than 300 organizations and groups in Kamloops and the surrounding area. Contributing communities were Kamloops, Logan Lake, Pinantan Lake, Chase, Merritt, 100 Mile House and others.

Vukusic estimated 10,000 hours of work and $50,000 worth of materials went into the endeavour.

“We now see a new generation of volunteers rising in the wake of Sew the Curve Kamloops,” she said. “The dozens of young people who helped their parents and grandparents make masks for Sew the Curve Kamloops experienced first-hand the value of volunteering.”

Along with her sewing talents, Vukusic is an author, penning Obittersweet: Life Lessons from Obituaries, and an organizer of the Kamloops Word Walk, which this year will take place on Jan. 26 at Aberdeen Mall.

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In fact, the effects of arthritis or hearing issues or having a child on the autism spectrum could all be situations that qualify for a disability tax credit.

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NELLIE KROMBACH It reduces the amount of income tax they pay and can be retroactive for up to 10 years.

If you are a taxpayer and are helping a family member who has a chronic medical condition — and that family member

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At that level, according to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, the B.C. carbon tax will cost about $8 extra when filling up a minivan. The increased car-

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Of course, there is also the municipal tax hike, which is tentatively sitting at just below five per cent.

Federally, taxpayers making $40,000 or more will see the federal government deduct more money, while the Canada Pension Plan tax increase will cost workers and businesses, on average, an extra $333 each.

The Employment Insurance tax increase will, on average, cost each worker an extra $63 and businesses an extra $89.

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e had been following two magnificent humpback whales for several minutes as they swam beside our zodiac.

Our driver kept a respectful distance, but the curious whales were not shy. They surfaced, arcing their long dark bodies, and then silently slipped back into the St. Lawrence River.

Then they were up again, close enough to see barnacles attached on their scarred skin.

Finally, they lifted their expansive tails high and disappeared into the steely depths.

“When they show their tails they are diving deep, and often won’t surface for 10 minutes or more,” we are told by our guide and naturalist Catherine Dube.

We scan the surrounding waters, cameras at the ready.

Suddenly, the pair shot out of the water in splendid synchronicity — so high and with a grace and elegance I would have thought impossible for such huge animals. They both tilted right and came down in the sea with a great splash. Our guide squealed in delight — while silence settled on the rest of us. Who knew that these 12-metre, 28 tonne creatures could fly?

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We set off that morning from the pretty little village of Tadoussac, eight of us onboard the Sentinelle III, a compact and comfortable zodiac.

“We are meant to observe, not disturb,” lectured Dube, as we set a slow pace out of the Saguenay fjord, carefully meandering through a pod of beluga whales.

These are not the first belugas I had observed in the park.

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allowing a dozen beluga whales to pass, their smooth white bodies clearly visible bobbing in the leaden grey waters like ice caps.

The endangered beluga is this park’s most famous resident.

The 1,245-square kilometre marine park is a joint creation of Quebec and Parks Canada.

Our zodiac outing impresses not only with the quantity of whales that we see, but also the variety. Besides the belugas and humpbacks, we see minke whales, fin whales and harbour seals. Often spotted are the enormous blue whales. The cold, salt waters of the North Atlantic encounter fresh water flowing out of the St. Lawrence, stirring up an accumulation of krill and fish upon which whales feed.

The beluga and harbour seal are the only marine animals that live here year-round.

Other whales, including our show-boating humpbacks, migrate between the park and their mating grounds in the Caribbean.

Boating is one way to observe these magnificent mammals, there are also many excellent viewing areas on land. The Parks Canada Cap-De-Bon-Desir Interpretation and Observation Centre explains what lifeforms we might find on the sea floor and offers a whale-watching vantage point on its shoreline.

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Then a minke whale broke through the surface metres from our viewpoint, slowly following the rocky shore.

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Feeling brave and wanting more, I don a wet suit, mask, snorkel and fins and dive into the river’s 2 C waters. I am shocked, not by the cold, but by the colour and variety which I see; starfish, vivid sea anemones, urchins, sea cucumber and jellyfish.

Also worth a visit is the Marine Mammal Interpretation Centre in Tadoussac where they keep a daily record of whale sightings. Inside is an impressive collection of whale skeletons; bones you can touch, whale sounds to listen to and photos to help you identify the specific whales you might see.

I recognize one of our humpbacks as Tic Tac Toe — so named because of the “X” mark on her tale. Identifying her, I must admit to a special affinity with this magnificent creature of the deep — summering in this spectacular marine park, wintering in the Caribbean.

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Embracing ambiguity in the forest CLINTON COATES

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don’t recall when I first learned about culturally modified trees (CMTs), though it was quite early in my university career.

I remember my initial opinions of the subject were dismissive, the typical hubris of a wet-behind-the ears aspiring archaeologist.

My first real exposure to them is, however, burned into my memory.

I was freshly graduated from university, riding shotgun in a rattly old pickup on my way up to Campbell River on my first stint at forestry archaeology.

At one point, the highway passed through a recently logged cut block and my boss started muttering, “Somewhere around here . . .”

To my distress, he stopped focusing on the driving and started looking intently out the side window at the procession of tree stumps, the truck slowly drifting back and forth across the yellow line.

Fortunately, we pulled off to the side of the road before the logging truck came around the corner.

“I think they were just over there, come on!”

Puzzled, I followed up into the treacherous logging slash in my decidedly unsuitable running shoes.

“Here we go. Climb up

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on this stump and look at this scar.”

Thus began my initiation into the study of CMTs. On that trip, I observed several types of CMTs, learned how to strip cedar for basket making (creating brand-new CMTs — job security) and became rather adept at clambering up onto slippery stumps to examine the scars revealed by logging.

At the time, I took this in stride.

Later, I discovered that I had the great fortune to be apprenticed to one of the pre-eminent CMT authorities in British Columbia.

In a previous Dig It article, An Archaeology of Tree, Joanne Hammond discussed the major CMT types found in B.C. and their importance as living evidence of past and present forest use by Indigenous peoples across the land.

Here, I would like to focus on how archaeologists approach the study of CMTs. Like any other profession, on-the-job training is an important factor in archaeology. Even then, it usually references back to a solid background of university instruction.

Working with CMTs is different. Though the discipline has become increasingly mainstream since the 1980s, there is still precious little useful background taught at university.

Most of the instruction involves slideshows with the most obvious CMT types: standing trees with planks removed from the sides; trees with bark removed in rectangular, girdled, or triangular fashion; abandoned partially made canoes; and trees with bark removed to obtain cambium for food.

The one thing these presentations generally have in common is that

the pictures show lovely, unambiguous features with obvious, easy-to-identify crisp clear tool marks, often with helpful arrows pointing out the salient features.

If only it was this easy in the field.

Going into the forest, armed with a freshly obtained university degree, the aspiring CMT researcher quickly discovers that trees have the troubling habit of acquiring all kinds of scars, most of which are decidedly not cultural in origin.

Disease, forest fire, poor growing locations, falling trees and rocks, animals, intense cold, are just a partial list of natural ways trees acquire scars.

The worst part is that many of these natural scars, if left long enough, heal in ways that being to mimic CMT scars.

Sometimes, when examining these ambiguous scars, the archaeologist

is lucky enough to find a trace of obvious cultural origin, such as a tool mark.

Alas, usually there are no easy answers so one must examine the possible CMT in its environmental context to assess the likely origin.

Is the tree in an area where fire scars are present? Is there an obvious external cause such as a fallen tree that could have scraped the bark off?

Is the base of the scar similar to nearby CMTs that have tool marks visible, even if this one does not show those marks?

Even though the researcher is often left with an unsatisfying tentative assessment of cultural vs natural origin, there is still the requirement to “make the call” and pronounce definitively that the tree scar is, or is not, a CMT. Successful CMT researchers have several things in common. They have looked critically at

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Clinton Coates is a Kamloops-based archaeologist. Dig It is KTW’s regularly published column on the history beneath our feet in the region. Interested in more? Go online to republicofarchaeology.ca.

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The reason for Israel being taken into captivity was its citizens’ unwillingness to put away the idols of the nations around them.

The living God of the Bible was going to deal with his earthly people, Israel, regarding their sin.

The 11th of these 12 books is called Zechariah, named after the prophet who wrote it. I would like to look at some things from the prophecy of

Zechariah.

There are about nine places in this prophecy that reference the the Minor coming Saviour.

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Verse 10 says, “They shall look upon me whom they have pierced.”

3. 13:1: Here we read of a fountain opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and for uncleanness.

The basis for this cleansing fountain is the work of Jesus on the cross.

God cannot just overlook our sin; it needs to be righteously dealt with. God has dealt with sin on the cross where his only son died for our sins.

4. 13:7: This verse speaks of a sword of judgment coming on the shepherd who gave his life for the life of the sheep.

The verse also tells us of the scattering of the sheep when the shepherd is smitten. The fulfilment of this is found in Matthew 26:31, where we read of this verse being quoted by Matthew.

Fourth and last is from the final chapter of Zechariah, 14:4, where we read of

the future scene of when Jesus comes back to reign from Jerusalem.

Verse 4 says “his feet shall stand in that day upon the mount of Olives, which is before Jerusalem on the east.”

There are details given of great things happening at that time. Geographic changes to the area of Jerusalem will mark the return of Jesus Christ to reign.

It will be a wonderful time in the experience of this old world.

Receiving Jesus as your Saviour and Lord is the only hope that we have.

“The Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.” — Galatians 2:20 John Eggers is an elder in the assembly that meets in Westsyde Gospel Hall in Kamloops.

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haun Clouston was among the most active general managers in the WHL on trade deadline day, swinging three deals on Monday, Jan. 17, to shake up his roster ahead of the stretch drive.

Kamloops sent 20-year-old forward Nick McCarry and a second-round pick in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft to Spokane in exchange for 20-year-old forward Luke Toporowski, the Bettendorf, Iowa, product who has 165 points, including 76 goals, in 223 WHL games, all with the Chiefs.

That deal came on the heels of a one-for-one swap with the Regina Pats, with the Blazers acquiring 19-year-old forward Drew Englot in exchange for 17-year-old forward Tye Spencer.

“There were some tough decisions that were made, but after it’s all finished, I think we added two players that have established themselves in the league and, with Luke, a proven goal scorer that plays gritty and has some swagger in his game,” Clouston said.

“He enjoys the spotlight and I think he’s going to add some scoring and confidence to our lineup.”

Toporowski, a 5-foot-11, 182-pound left shot, has 15 goals and 27 points in 29 games this season. The Blazers listed McCarry last June. The 5-foot9, 165-pound forward from

ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW FILE PHOTO Minnesota Wild draft pick Josh Pillar was traded on Monday to the Saskatoon Blades from the Kamloops Blazers.

Calgary has seven goals and 28 points in 34 games this season.

“With Drew, he’s a real big centreman that skates hard and is tenacious and physical, one of the hardest-working guys I’ve seen at this level and another very mature-sounding player,” Clouston said.

Englot, a 6-foot-2, 198-pound right shot from Candiac, Sask., has six goals and 16 points in 32 games this season.

The Blazers nabbed Spencer in Round 3 of the 2019 WHL Prospects Draft. The 5-foot8, 145-pound forward from Saskatoon has 13 points in 50 WHL games.

“With Tye, it’s challenging to move a good young player, but

I think it’s going to be a nice fit in Regina closer to home,” Clouston said.

The Blazers also parted with one of their star players on Monday, sending 19-year-old Minnesota Wild draft pick Josh Pillar to the Saskatoon Blades in exchange for a conditional 2022 third-round pick and a conditional 2024 second-round pick in the prospects draft.

Pillar, a forward from Warman, Sask., is at home recovering from a private medical situation, according to a Blazers’ press release.

“It was a very unfortunate situation with Josh,” Clouston said. “We’re really pleased that Saskatoon and us were able to

work something out so Josh could be at home.”

There are moving parts to the trade the team will not disclose, but Clouston said the conditions pertain to the number of games Pillar ends up playing for the Blades.

“We gave up a second for Topper,” Clouston said.

“Hopefully, there is potential for a second and third back from the Pillar deal.”

Earlier this month, Clouston acquired 19-year-old forward Ethan Rowland from the Red Deer Rebels in exchange for a fourth- or fifth-round pick in the 2024 prospects draft.

He also snared 18-year-old forward Kobe Verbicky from

the Edmonton Oil Kings in exchange for a seventh-round pick in 2022.

“Our depth was exposed a little bit recently,” Clouston said, noting his club’s lighter first-half schedule may have led to a record not totally indicative of its true standing in the league. “We’ve got some really good, young hockey players, but we need to make sure if we get into an injury situation, we’re a little stronger, have a little more experience.”

The recent trades were also designed to create competition within the Blazers’ dressing room.

“There was a time where everybody was just really comfortable with where they were going to play,” Clouston said.

“We’ve created a situation where there is a little bit more competition for getting in and staying in the lineup.”

The Blazers feel they have potential to make a deep playoff run this season, but the club is planning to bid to host the 2023 Memorial Cup, so it avoided jettisoning first-round draft picks and key 17- and 18-year-old players, assets required for the bid.

Kamloops did not relinquish any of the four first-round picks it has over the next three prospects drafts.

“There is only a small number of players out there that would have demanded firstround draft picks,” Clouston said. “What we were looking to do with our team didn’t necessarily require that.”

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The BC Games are held every two years. Prince George will host the 2022 BC Summer Games and the 2024 BC Winter Games will be in Quesnel.

Caleb Van der Merwe, Jared Roberts, Jacob Beesley, Meena Litt and Laylah Sadegur of the Long Blades got the nod last week to compete in the Games in Vernon.

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There was a zone system designed to keep players, volunteers and media separate.

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in hotels while not playing.

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Nobody exhibited symptoms during the event, Sarti said.

KTW has contacted Interior Health to ask if the health authority has information on the number of cases.

Sarti had no update as of Tuesday.

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ing picks.”

Toporowski and Englot are expected to be in the lineup on Friday, when the Blazers (22-11-1-0) square off against the Cougars (1517-1-1) in Prince George.

Rowland is recovering from an upper-body injury that will keep him out of the lineup until February.

The Blazers, who hold a fivepoint lead on the Kelowna Rockets atop the B.C. Division, will play host to the Cougars on Saturday, a 7 p.m. start at Sandman Centre.

Kamloops has 34 games remaining in the regular season, 23 of which are slated to be played on home ice.

Whether the Blazers’ roster is talented enough to compete with the top teams in the league — LUKE TOPOROWSKI including any of ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW FILE the juggernauts Kamloops Storm defenceman Samuel Lewis drives toward the net earlier that could emerge few years, so this this season on Mac Isle. The Grizzlies knocked off the Storm twice last from the Eastern is a year that weekend — 3-1 on Saturday in Revelstoke and 6-5 on Friday in Kamloops.

Conference — they feel is their remains to be time and they’ve seen. obviously kind of The Oil Kings, pushed all-in to for example, make that hapacquired Justin pen,” Clouston Sourdif from the said.

Vancouver Giants “It’s always got certainly on a different level on Monday, a deal to be challengMARTY HASTINGS STAFF REPORTER than what you’re used to in that has significant ing to give up sports@kamloopsthisweek.com junior B.” implications for your best player.

Kolle said his players are the B.C. Division I’m sure it wasn’t Matt Kolle stood pat last taking advantage of affiliate and leaves an easy thing for Monday at the Kootenay status to earn valuable experi- Edmonton with Vancouver to do.

International Junior Hockey ence in the junior A ranks. five players who They were able League trade deadline, the Leading scorer Zakery toiled for Team to, in both their Kamloops Storm general Anderson, a 17-year-old Canada at the deals, where they manager convinced the horsforward from Kamloops, for world juniors. acquired three es he needs are already in the example, was in the lineup for “With firsts, they were barn. the Salmon Arm Silverbacks Edmonton, they’ve able to bring guys “I didn’t really see anything last Wednesday, logging B.C. moved out a lot of back that will help in our league or in the associHockey League minutes while their first-round for this season so it ate leagues that was better the Storm edged the Chase picks for the next wasn’t just acquirthan what we have,” Kolle Heat 4-3 at McArthur Island said.

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Key acquisitions on the “I have 24 players, so it back end earlier in the season doesn’t affect us,” Kolle said, are among reasons Kamloops noting goaltender Colton (22-6-2-1) had a four-point Phillips-Watts of Quesnel and AGES lead atop the Doug Birks forward Hudson Cameron 19-39 Division and was second in of Kamloops were both league standings, behind only recently toiling temporarily the Osoyoos Coyotes (25-2in the BCHL. “Zak becomes 2-3), heading into a game that much more confident against Sicamous played on and better for me when he Tuesday after KTW’s press returns.” deadline.

Kolle expects eight or more Kolle snared 20-year-old of his players to move on to Alek Erichuk, a 6-foot-3, 190higher levels of hockey next pound defenceman from season.

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Memory Quilt – T-Shirt/Jersey/Baby Clothes/Assorted Clothing

If you’ve always wanted to make a memory quilt, but find the idea a little intimidating, this is the perfect course for you. In this workshop, quilt enthusiast Marnie Freeman, will share some sewing tips for working with clothing items. You will learn a method of sewing stretchy fabrics without using interfacing. Participants are required to bring their sewing machine.

West Highland Community Centre Wed Feb 2 - Feb 23 6:30–9:00 pm 4/$130

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Kamloops Performance Company Fri Feb 4 9:00–12:00 pm 1/$35 Fri Feb 4 9:00–4:00 pm 1/$65

Latin Rhythm

Come and find out how easy Latin rhythm dancing is. Learn the basic routines for the merengue, bachata, porro, and many more.

No previous dance experience or partner are required. This class is fun for all ages.

Hal Rogers Tues Feb 1 - Mar 15 7:15–8:15 pm 7/$70 West Highland Community Hall Thur Feb 3 - Mar 17 2:00–3:00 pm 7/$70

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Unplug and

Family Literacy Week January 23 - January 30

Date: January 23-30, 2022

Time: All week long, on your own time at your own pace

Place: Downtown Kamloops (or from your home) Stroll, roll or (internet) surf past the murals of downtown Kamloops on an adventure where art meets words. Questions crafted for people of all ages will open the door to creative word play.

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ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW The TRU WolfPack cheer team entertains fans during a break from a volleyball match in November at the Tournament Capital Centre.

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- Imagine there is a thought bubble above the dog’s head...what’s he thinking?

- This man is playing his saxophone with feeling. What words can you use to describe what he might be feeling?

- One of these people has created the letter U with her arms. What letters can you make using your body? With help of a friend?

The activity description, mural map & event questions will be available for download on the LinK website, and on the Kamloops Interior Savings Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week Facebook Page.

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The TRU WolfPack men’s and women’s volleyball teams will play home matches this weekend, marking the first Canada West volleyball action at the Tournament Capital Centre since November.

TRU will play host to the Fraser Valley Cascades, with the men getting underway at 5 p.m. on Friday and the women to follow at 6:45 p.m.

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held on Saturday, with the men to begin at 2 p.m. and the women to follow at 3:45 p.m.

Both WolfPack teams dropped a pair of matches to the UBC Thunderbirds on the weekend in Vancouver.

TRU’s men slipped to 1-5 on the season. The WolfPack women are 0-6.

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The Spartans thumped the WolfPack 79-45 on Saturday in women’s play.

TRU fell to 1-10.

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306 - 338 Nicola Street – Wonderfully well-kept 55+ top floor unit in Ashley Court - located in beautiful Downtown Kamloops. Enjoy the convenience of being walking distance to shops, restaurants, the farmer’s market, parks and more. Approx. 1050sqft of living space with 1 bedroom + den. Sliding doors to a lovely sundeck where you can enjoy your morning coffee. Spacious kitchen overlooking both the dining area and living room - complete with a cozy gas fireplace. Master bedroom is bright and offers walk-in closet. Good sized den and 4 piece bath. Insuite laundry, secure underground parking and storage locker included. Offered at $348,800

650 Sicamore Drive – Fantastic family home in beautiful Westsyde!

Spacious main floor with 2 bedrooms and 4 piece bathroom. Lower level offers a 2 bedroom inlaw suite with private entry. You will find nice updates throughout this move-in ready home. Enjoying spending time outside on the nice covered sundeck or in the large fully fenced yard - situated on an almost 1/4 acre lot! Single car garage/shop, backyard garden area, storage shed, U/G sprinklers and RV parking as well. Just minutes from schools, shopping and transportation. This home is ready and waiting for you to make it yours! Offered at $689,800

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North Kamloops 10 PLUTO DRIVE • $139,900 • MLS®165296 • Cute and cozy 2 bedroom 1 bathroom manufactured home in Riverdale Mobile Home Park • 55+ park with no pets or rentals allowed • Quick possession possible

Aberdeen 9-1555 HOWE ROAD • $379,900 • MLS®165283 • 2 bedroom 2 bathroom bareland strata in Aberdeen Glen Village on nice corner lot • 18x11 wired workshop and carport • No rentals allowed, 2 pets allowed with strata approval

SOLD Aberdeen 1430 WESTERDALE DRIVE • $1,350,000 • MLS®163997 • Executive home in Glenmohr Estates with 2+3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms • Just under 4000 square feet of living space and large 0.32 acre lot • Immaculate inside and out

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Coming Events

Art & Collectibles

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

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.

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Personals

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Hay-Bales for Sale Good quality horse and cow hay. Square balls.

250-672-9267 or 250319-3353.

Antiques Wrought iron beds $300/each. High chair $30. Cedar Hope Chest $400.

Rocking chair $150. Oak dresser with mirror $475. 250-3728177.

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Furniture

Houses For Rent

8ft Antique Couch $700.

Couch & matching chairs $100. 250-374-1541.

Furnished4bdrmIdeal for Corporate/Crew nsp 2blk RIH $3900. 250-214-0909

Antique Duncan Phyfe table, extra leaf, buffet, hutch and 4 chairs. Exec cond. $600.

778-2577155.

Bicycles

Modern solid oak diningroom table with 6 chairs.

Great shape. $1,000 250851-1193.

Plants / Shrubs / Trees

Trek Crossrip Road Bike.

Like new. Paid $1950 Asking $1,000. 250-5720753.

Scotch Pine trees smaller ponderosa in pots 2ft (50) $10 each obo 250376-6607

For Sale - Misc

Wanted to Buy

6pc patio set. $225. 6pc Bedroom set like new. $575. 2 Horse Saddles $295/each. Beaver table saw 48” $125. Battery charger $75. Angel grinder $75. Small radial alarm saw $50. 250-374-8285.

Used fishing gear plus rods and reels, reasonably priced. 250-5541675.

Antique china cabinet $800. Ivory Wingback chair. $75. 4-seater beige couch. $100. 250-3764161.

Fuel tanks - 1-300 gal and 2-100gal on stands. $300. 250-672-9712 or 250-819-9712.

Greeting cards made in England each cellophane wrapped 30,000 for $2,000/obo 250-3766607.

Greeting cards made in England each cellophane wrapped 90,000 for $6,000/obo 250-3766607.

Satellite phone Model Iridium 9505A handset w/attachments. $1300.

250-374-0650.

Shoprider Scooter. $750.

250-574-0325.

Shoprider Scooter.

889SL Special Edition. $1750. 250-320-8901.

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Diningroom table w/8chairs, c/w Buffet and Hutch. Med Colour. $800.

250-374-8933.

Exec desk dark finish $200. Teak corner cabinet $100, Custom oak cabinet $200. 250-8517687.

75ft of 3/4” polyline w/heat tape. $200. 12ft field roller. $250. Lrg garden tractor. $200. 250672-9712.

No Businesses, Based on 3 lines Merchandise, vehicles, trailers, RV’s, boats, ATV’s, furniture, etc. $ 3500 Tax not included Some restrictions apply

Tax not included

“Power of One” Magnificent creation by John Banovich 43”hx50”wide brown wooden frame. $500 Firm 250-578-7776

Rad Electric Bike with bike carrier. 86kms like new. $1800. 778-3620186.

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Classes & Courses HUNTER & FIREARMS Courses.

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Automotive Tires

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Based on 3 lines 1 Issue.. . . . . . . $1638

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Trucks & Vans 1993 Ranger 4x4 auto 16” tires, winch 4ltr eng runs good $1800 250371-7525 2009 Ford Ranger, +cab.

4ltr, 5spd, winters on.

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3 Michelin 205/50 R16 winters. $50/tire or $100/3. Good tread.

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RVs / Campers / Trailers

Trucks - 4WD 2004 GMC 3/4T HD. New brakes, good tires. $6,000/obo.

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Pirelli P7 Cinturato Run Flat tires on 17 “ BMW M series rims. $600.00.

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Motorcycles 2017 Harley Davidson Road King Milwaukee 8 engine.

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Peter Smiths Renovations Free Estimates: Kitchens, Basements, Renos, Sidewalks, Garages, Fencing, So Much More Not Limited (250) 2626337

2 - P215 / 60 R 16 M&S $125.00 2 -P225 / 60 R 16 M&S $125.00 2 - 245 / 50 VR 16 Good Year Eagle M&S $250.00 Phone 250-319-8784

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2018 GMC Z71 SLT Crewcab 4X4 fully equipped. Excellent condition. Black with black leather.

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Utility Trailers All aluminum cargo trailer 7ftx14ft. $12,000/firm.

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Auctions

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HUGE ESTATE AUCTION SAT, JANUARY 29 9AM

Antiques & Collectables: 1000’s Of Collectable Pokemon Cards,Tin Toys, Hobby Steam Engines, Soap Stone Carvings, Stamps, Native Baskets & Items, Wood Planes, Persian Hand Knotted Carpets, Dining Furniture, Parlour Chairs, Teak Bedroom Suite, Bedroom Furniture, Clocks, Scales, Gramophone, Large Selection Of Framed Paintings & Prints, Rockers, Trunks, Jewelry, Trains, Red Wing Water Cooler Crock, License Plates, Coins & Bills, Collector Records, Plus More!

Furniture, Electronics, Appliances: Sofa & Love Seat, Bedroom Suite, Coffee & End Tables, Lamps, Roll Top Desk, TVs & Stereos, Turntable, Bar & Stools, Unique Metal & Wood Tables, Dining Table & Chairs, Fridge, Freezer, KitchenAid Mixer, Huge Selection Of Small Appliances, Pots & Pans, Copper Craft, Cast Iron, Single & Queen Mattress Sets,Wall Art, Shelf Units, Storage Cabinets, Bar Items, Air Tent, 4x8 Pool Table (Slate) Plus More!

Tools & Misc: L-Tec MigMaster 250 & Migatronic 180MX Welders, 30 Ton Shop Press, 60 gal Upright Compressor, Floor Drill Press, Stihl Chainsaws & cut off Saw, Cement Mixer, Tool Chest, Oxy/Act Torch Set,Water Pumps,Vice, HD Large Air Jack Hammer,Transits, Chain Hoist, Cordless & Corded Hand Tools, Ladders, Sliding Compound Miter Saw, Sets Of Tires, 14’ Aluminum Boat, Electric Boat Motor, Fishing Rods, Segway Electric Scooter, Camping Gear, Reflective Work Clothes, Leather Vests, Jackets, Hoodies, Golf Clubs, Metal Detector, Helmets, Lawn Mower, Large Hose Reels, Table Saw, Heaters, Plus More!

Studio Fitness Equipment: Treadmill, Elliptical Machine, Concept 2 Rower, Universal Gym, Free Weights, Furniture & More

VIEWING: THU/FRI (JAN. 27/28) - 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

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DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259

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BAILIFF SALE NORTH CENTRAL BAILIFFS LTD. www.northcentralbailiffs.bc.ca The Bailiff offers FOR SALE PURSUANT TO THE WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT, the interest of: Franklin Hernandez-Juarez to recover storage & costs owed to North Central Bailiffs Ltd., in the following goods located in Kamloops.

2007 Infiniti G35 VIN: JNKCV54E37M902581 To View contact North Central Bailiffs Ltd. 250-491-1033.

Sale is subject to cancellation or adjournment without notice. Sealed bids will be accepted on the vehicle until January 26, 2022. Goods to be sold as is where is.

Bidder takes responsibility to ensure they are satisfied with the description of unit/goods being sold.

North Central Bailiffs Ltd. is not responsible for determining the correct description. Terms of sale: Immediate full payment upon successful bid, plus sales tax. www.northcentralbailiffs.bc.ca North Central Bailiffs Ltd. Bailiff Mike Sundstrom NOTICE OF SALE WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act, we must sell the stored goods to recover costs of unpaid storage.

Edward Schrade, 308400 Opal Drive, Logan Lake, BC. Amount Owed $450.00.

David Potts, Granite Ave., BC. Amount $588.00.

1951 Merritt, Owed

Mona Welsh, Box 691, Logan Lake, BC Amount Owed $630.00.

The contents will be sold on or after February 15, 2022.

Logan Lake Mini Storage Inc. 250-5236825.

NOTICE OF DISPOSAL OF ITEMS RYAN ST. LAURENT 1731 B Galore Place, Kamloops, BC Landlords: Marnie and Shawn Maunula Items to be sold or disposed of include ALL ITEMS THAT WERE ABANDONED IN THE RENTAL UNIT. The items will be disposed of after 30 days of this notice being served or posted unless the person being notified takes the items, or establishes a right to the items, or makes a dispute resolution application with the Residential Tenancy Branch, or makes an application in Supreme Court to establish their rights to the items.

NOTICE OF DISPOSAL SALE TAKE NOTICE that Storage Vault Canada Inc, doing business as Sentinel Storage, intends to sell the following vehicle: 1987 Triple E Motor Home V i n : 1FDKE30L4HHA95323 Owner: Matthew McDonald Amount of debt: $382.70 The sale will be held on or after February 4, 2022 at 1298 Kootenay Way, Kamloops BC

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DOWNTOWN 2616th 6th Ave, 614-911 Rte 306––261 Rte 306 Ave, 614-911 SeymourSt, St,600-696 600-696 Paul Seymour St St Paul St, St, 753-761 Victoria - 26 753-761 Victoria St.St. - 26 p. p.

3559th 9th Ave, Rte 308––355 Rte 308 Ave, 703-977StStPaul Paul - 35 703-977 St.St. - 35 p. p.

– 651-695 2nd Ave, Rte 310 Rte 310 – 651-695 2nd Ave, 660-6903rd 3rdAve, Ave, 110-292 660-690 110-292 ColumbiaSt(Even St(Even Side), Columbia Side), 106-321Nicola NicolaSt,St, - 43 106-321 - 43 p. p.

Rte 311 – 423-676 Ave, Rte 311 – 423-676 1st1st Ave, 440-5332nd 2ndAve, Ave, 107-237 Battle 440-533 107-237 Battle St, 135-173 135-173StStPaul Paul – 27 St, St.St. – 27 p. p.

Rte 313 – 430-566 4th Ave, 520Rte 313 – 430-566 4th Ave, 577 5th Ave. 435-559 Battle St, 520-577 5th Ave. Battle 506 Columbia St,435-559 406-576 Nicola St, Columbia St, 406-576 St, 506 418-478 St Paul St. - 34Nicola p.

St, 418-478 St Paul St. - 34 p.

Rte 317 – 535-649 7th Ave, Rte 317 –Columbia 535-649 7th Ave, Side), 702-794 St(Even 702-794 St(Even Side), 702-799Columbia Nicola St. - 40 p.

702-799 Nicola St. - 40 p.

Rte 318 – 463 6th Ave, 446Rte – 463409-585 6th Ave, 446490318 7th Ave, 8th Ave, 490 7th Ave, 409-585 8th p.

Ave, 604-794 Battle St. - 17 604-794 Battle St. 17 p.

Rte 319 – 545 6th Ave, 604Rte 319 – 545 6th Ave, 604690 Columbia St(Even Side), 690 Columbia St(Even Side), 604-692 Nicola St. -12 p.

604-692 St. -12 9th p. Ave, – 483-587 Rte 320Nicola 801-991 St, 9th 804Rte 320 –Battle 483-587 Ave, 801-991 992 Columbia St(Even Side), Battle St, 804-992 Columbia St(Even 803-995 Nicola St. -St. 50- 50 p. p.

Side), 803-995 Nicola Rte 322––694 69411th 11th Ave, 575Rte 322 Ave, 575-694 694 13th Ave, 1003-1091 Battle 13th Ave, 1003-1091 Battle St, St, 1004-1286 Columbia St(Even 1004-1286 Columbia St(Even Side), Side), 1004-1314 Nicola St. 1004-1314 Nicola St. - 56 p. - 56 p.

755-783 Ave, Rte 323––755-783 Rte 323 6th6th Ave, 763-8847th 7thAve, Ave, 744-764 763-884 744-764 8th8th Ave, Ave, 603-783 Columbia St(odd 603-783 Columbia St(odd Side), Side), 605-793 Domion St. 52 p.

605-793 Domion St. - 52 p.

764-8259th 9thAve, Ave,805-979 805Rte 325 -- 764-825 Rte 325 979 Columbia St, 804-987 Dominion Columbia St, 804-987 Dominion St, 805-986 Pine St. - 64 p.

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Rte 326 – 850 11th Ave, 1003Rte 326 – 850 11th Ave, Side), 10031083 Columbia St(Odd 1083 Columbia St(Odd Side), 1003-1195 Dominion St. - 33 p.

1003-1195 Dominion St. - 33 p.

Rte 327 – 1103-1459 Columbia Rte 327 –Side), 1103-1459 Columbia 1203-1296 St. (Even St. (Even Side), Dominion St. 1203-1296 – 38 p.

Dominion St. – 38 p.

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

Park Cres, Cres. - 62 p. Ave, Rte 331 Pine – 984-987 9th Rte 331 – 984-987 9th Ave, 1125 10th Ave, 901-981 1125 10thSt,Ave, 901-981 Douglas 902-999 Munro St, 806-990St,Pleasant - 34St, p.

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– 1005-1090 Pine St, Rte 333Pleasant 1003-1176 Pleasant St. – St, 34 p.

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Nicola Wagon Rd, Rte 370––McMurdo Rte 340 Dr. – 23 p.

35-377 Seymour St.Rd, – 36 p.

Rte 370W. – Nicola Wagon Rte 371 – Connaught Rd, 45135-377 W. Seymour St. – 36 p.

475371 Lee – Rd, W. St Paul - 73 p.

Rte Connaught Rd,St. 451-475 Rte 380 Lee Rd, W. –StArbutus Paul St. -St, 73 Chaparral p.

Pl, Powers Rd, Sequoia Pl. – 69 p.

Rte 380 – Arbutus St, Chaparral Rte 381 – Pl, Powers Rd,20-128 SequoiaCentre Pl. – 69 p.

Ave, Hemlock St, 605-800 Rte 381 –St. 20-128 Centre Lombard – 42 p.

Ave, Hemlock St, 605-800 Fernie Rte 382St.– –114-150 Lombard 42 p.

Pl, Fernie Rd, 860-895 Rte 382 –St. 114-150 Lombard – 23 p.Fernie Pl, Fernie Rd, 860-895 Lombard St. – 23 p.

Rte 384 – 407-775 W.Battle St, Rte 384 –Centre 407-775 W.Battle St, 260-284 Ave. – 42 p.

260-284 Ave. – W.Battle 42 p.

– 350-390 Rte 385Centre Rte 385 – 350-390 W.Battle St, Strathcona Terr. – 29 p.

St, Strathcona Terr. Pl, – 29 p. Centre Rte 389 – Bluff 390 Rte – BluffW. Pl, 390 Centre Ave, Ave,389 242-416 Columbia 242-416 W. Columbia St, Dufferin St, Dufferin Terr, Garden Terr, Terr, Garden Terr, Terr.

Grandview Terr. – 51 p.

Grandview – 51 p.

LOWER SAHALI/SAHALI 383W.W. Rte 400 400––383 Rte ColumbiaSt. St.– –2121 Columbia p. p.

250-395,405-425 Rte 401––250-395,405-425 Rte 401 PembertonTerr.

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Anvil Cres, 98-279 Rte 405––Anvil Rte 405 Cres, 98-279 Bestwick Dr., Bestwick Bestwick Dr., Bestwick CrtCrt E E & W, W,Morrisey MorriseyPl.Pl. – 51 & – 51 p. p.

56-203 Arrowstone Rte 410––56-203 Rte 410 Arrowstone Dr, Silverthrone Silverthrone Cres.

– 49 Dr, Cres.

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Rte 411 – 206-384 Rte 411 – 206-384 Arrowstone Dr, Arrowstone Dr, Eagle Pl, Eagle Pl, Gibraltar Crt & Wynd.

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Rte Rd,Rd, Azure Rte 449 449- -Assiniboine Assiniboine Azure Pl, Dr.Dr. – 90 p. p.

Pl, Chino ChinoPl,Pl,Sedona Sedona – 90 Rte 451 Crt, Whiteshield Odin Crt, Whiteshield Rte 451––Odin Cres, Whiteshield Pl. – 39 p.

Cres, Whiteshield Pl. – 39 p.

Rte 452 Rte 452––1430-1469 1430-1469 Springhill 6464 p. p.

SpringhillDr. Dr.– – Rte 453 1575-1580 Rte 453––1575-1580 Springhill 7373 p. p.

SpringhillDr. Dr.– – Rte 456––Springhaven Springhaven Rte 456 Pl, Pl, Springridge Springridge Pl,Springview 1730-1799 Pl, 1730-1799 Pl. – 47 p.

Springview Pl. – 47 p.

Rte 457 – 990 Gleneagles Dr, – 990 Gleneagles Dr, Rte 457Monarch 662-698 Dr, 1810-1896 662-698Dr, Monarch Dr,–1810-1896 Springhill Tolima Crt. 50 p.

Springhill Dr, Tolima Crt. – 50 p.

Rte 467 – 1605 & 1625 Rte 467 Summit Dr.––1605 29 p. & 1625 Summit Dr. – 29 p.

Rte 468 – 320-397 Monmouth 320-397 Rte 468 –Rd, Dr, Selwyn 303-430Monmouth Dr, Selwyn Rd, 303-430 Waddington Dr. – 57 p.

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Rte 471 Rte 471- -100-293 100-293 Monmouth p. p.

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Crt, Trophy Rte 475 Towers Dr,Dr, Castle Towers Rte 475––Castle Sedgewick Dr.Dr. – 47 p. p.

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Tinniswood Crt,Tremerton 2018-2095 Tremerton Dr. – 50 p.

Rte 481 – Robson Lane, – Robson Rte 481Crt, Whistler Dr & Pl. –Lane, 68 p.

Whistler Dr & Pl. –Crt, 68 p.

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

409-594 Dr. –Dr, 592020 p.

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

Rte 487 – 201-475,485-495 Rte 487 Dr, – 201-475,485-495 Hollyburn Panorama Crt. – 76 p.

Hollyburn Dr, Panorama Crt. – 76 p.

Rte 492 – 2000-2099 Monteith Rte 492 – 2000-2099 Monteith Dr, – 35 p. p.

Dr, Sentinel SentinelCrt. Crt. – 35 PINEVIEW VALLEY/ PINEVIEW VALLEY/ MT. DUFFERIN DUFFERIN MT. Rte 564 Hugh Allan Rte 564––2000-2099 2000-2099 Hugh Allan Dr, && St.St. – 37 p. p.

Dr, Pinegrass PinegrassCrt, Crt, – 37 Rte 580 Pacific Way, 1300-1466 Rte 580––1300-1466 Prairie Rockcress – 83 p.

PacificRose Way,Dr, Prairie RoseDr. Dr, Rockcress – 83 p. Hillside Rte 582 – Dr. 1540-1670 Dr, 1500-1625 Mt DufferinHillside Rte 582 – 1540-1670 Ave, Windward Pl.Mt – 38 p.

Dr, 1500-1625 Dufferin Ave, Windward Pl. – 38 p.

Rte 584 - 1752–1855 Rte 584 Hillside Dr.-– 1752–1855 26 p.

Hillside – 26 p. Crt, & Pl. – 51 p.

Rte 587Dr. – Sunshine Rte 587- –1397 Sunshine Rte 590 Copperhead Crt,Saskatoon & Pl. – 51 Dr, Pl.p.

– 36 p.

Rte 590 - 1397 Copperhead ABERDEEN Dr, Saskatoon Pl. – 36 p.

Rte 503 - Fleming Circ, Hampshire ABERDEEN Dr. & Pl, Hector Dr. – 51 p.

Rte 503 - Fleming Circ, Hampshire Rte – 700-810 Dr. &508 Pl, Hector Dr. Hugh – 51 p.

Allan Dr. - 49 p.

Rte 508 – 700-810 Rte 510 372-586 Aberdeen Hugh Allan Dr. - 49 p.

Dr, 402-455 Laurier Dr.Aberdeen – 36 p Rte 510 - 372-586 Rte 511 – Drummond Crt.––36 50 pp.

Dr, 402-455 Laurier Dr. Rte 516 Crt,Crt. 2204-2263 Rte 511––Garymede Drummond – 50 p.

Garymede Gilmour Pl.Crt, – 38 p.

Rte 516 –Dr,Garymede Rte 517 – 2267-2299 2204-2263 GarymedeGarymede Dr, Gilmour Pl. –Crt 38&p.Pl. – 49 p.

Dr, Greenock

Rte 520 CresGarymede Rte 517––Canongate 2267-2299 & 805-841 Dunrobin Dr,Pl,Greenock Crt & Pl.Dr, – 49 p.

Whitburn - 73 p. Cres – Canongate Rte 520 Cres. & Pl,522 805-841 Dunrobin Dr, Rte – 604-747 Dunrobin Whitburn Cres.

73p.p.

Dr, Dunrobin Pl. –-65 604-747 Dunrobin Rte 522- –2300-2398 Rte 523 Abbeyglen Dr, Dunrobin Pl. – 65 p.

Way, 750-794 Dunrobin Dr. – 70p.

2300-2398 Abbeyglen Rte 523 Rte 528 - 1115-1180 Howe Rd, Way, 750-794 Dr.p.– 70p.

1115-1185 HughDunrobin Allen Dr.-47 1115-1180 Howe Rte 528 Rte 529 – 1555 Howe Rd. - 92 p.Rd, 1115-1185 Hugh Allen Dr.-47 p.

Rte 532 – Harrison Pl & Way, 1555Rd. Howe Rte 529 –Howe 1181-1290 – 38Rd. p. - 92 p.

Harrison Pl & Way, Rte 532––Talbot Rte 538 Dr, Willowbrae 1181-1290 Howe Rd. – 38 p.

Crt, 2592-2672 Willowbrae Dr,p.

Willowbrae Rte 538 – Talbot Dr, Willowbrae Pl. – 51 Crt, 2592-2672 Willowbrae Rte 542 – Coal Hill Pl, Crosshill Dr, Willowbrae Pl. – 51 p.

Dr, Dunbar Dr. – 58 p.

Rte 542 – Coal Hill Pl, Crosshill Rte 544 - 2070-2130 Van Horne Dr, Dunbar Dr. – 58 p.

Dr, Holyrood Cir. & Pl. – 23 p.

Rte 544 - 2070-2130 Van Horne RAYLEIGH Dr, Holyrood Cir. & Pl. – 23 p.

Rte 830 – Chetwynd Dr, RAYLEIGH Stevens Dr. – 55 p.

Rte 830 – Chetwynd Dr, Rte 831 Dr. - 4904-5037 Stevens – 55 p. Cammeray Dr, Mason Pl, Pinantan Pl, Rte 831 - 4904-5037 Cammeray Reighmount Dr & Pl. – 61 p.

Dr, Mason Pl, Pinantan Pl, Rte 833 – Cameron Rd, Reighmount Dr & Pl. – 61 p.

Davie833 Rd. ––44 p.

Cameron Rd, Rte Rte 838 – 4556-4797 Cammeray Davie Rd. – 44 p.

Dr, Strawberry Lane.

– 62 Cammeray Rte 838 – 4556-4797 p.

Rte 840 – Brigade Rd, – 4404-4493 Dr, Strawberry Lane.

62 p.

Cammeray Montego 309Brigade Rd,Rd, 4404-4493 Rte 840 –Dr, 474 Puette Ranch Rd. – 47 Rd, p. 309Cammeray Dr, Montego 474 Puette RanchJUNIPER Rd. – 47 p.

VALLEYVIEW/ Rte 603 - Comazzetto Rd, Strom Rd, VALLEYVIEW/ JUNIPER 1625-1764 Dr. - 42 p.

Comazzetto Rte 603 - Valleyview Rd, Strom 1625-1764 Rte 606 - Rd, Orchard Dr, Russet Wynd, Valleyview Dr. - 42 p.Dr. – 39 p.

1815–1899 Valleyview Rte 606–-Cardinal Orchard Rte 607 Dr,Dr, 1909Russet Wynd, 1815–1899 2003 Valleyview Dr. - 33 p.

Valleyview Dr. – 39 p.

Rte 615 – River Rd, Sunset Crt, Rte 607 –Sunset Cardinal 19092415-2487 Dr.Dr, – 44 p.

2003 Valleyview Dr. -Valleyview 33 p.

Rte 617 - 2401-2515 Rte 617 - 2401-2515 Dr, Valleyview Pl. – 52 p. Valleyview Dr, Valleyview Pl. – 52 p.

Rte 618 – Big Nickel Pl, Chapman Rte 618 – Big Pl, Rd, Chapman Pl, Marsh Rd, PaulNickel Rd, Peter Paul Rd,Dr. Peter Pl, Marsh Rd, 2440-2605 Thompson - 58Rd, p.

2440-2605 Thompson Dr. - 58 p.

Rte 620 – MacAdam Rd, McKay Rte 620Way, – MacAdam Rd, Pl, Pyper 2516-2580 McKay Pl, Dr. Pyper Valleyview – 63Way, p. 25162580 Valleyview Dr. – 63 p.

Rte 621 – Duck Rd, Skelly Rd, Rte 664 – Kicking Horse 96 Tanager Dr, 2606-2876 Dr, & Way. – 30 p.

Thompson Dr. – 46 p.

DALLAS/BARNHARTVALE Rte 664 – Kicking Horse Rte&701 Dr, Way.–– Freda 30 p. Ave, Klahanie Dr, Morris Pl, Shelly Dr, DALLAS/BARNHARTVALE 901-935 Todd Rd. - 87 p.

Rte 701 Ave, Klahanie Rte 710––Freda 1350-1399 Dr, Morris Pl,Dr, Shelly Dr, Lane, Crestwood Ronde 901-935 ToddTodd Rd. -Rd. 87 p.

1300-1399 – 42 p.

Rte 710 Rte 714––1350-1399 1101-1247 Crestwood Dr, Ronde Lane, Highridge Dr. - 44 p.

1300-1399 Rd. – 42 p.

Rte 751 - Todd 5310 Barnhartvale Rte 714 – 1101-1247 Rd, Bogetti Pl, 5300-5599 Highridge - 44 p.

Dallas Dr,Dr. 5485-5497 ETC Hwy, Rte 751 5310 Barnhartvale Viking Dr,- Wade Pl. – 64 p.

Rd, Bogetti 5300-5599 Dallas Rte 752 –Pl,5600-5998 Dallas Dr, 5485-5497 Dr, Harper Pl, & Rd. ETC – 60Hwy, p.

Viking755 Dr, Wade Pl. – 64 p.Dallas Rte – 6159-6596 Rte 752 – Coster Pl, 5600-5998 Dr, McAuley Pl, Melrose Dallas Dr, Harper Pl, & Pl, Yarrow Pl. – 71 p.Rd. – 69 p.

Rte 755 Dallas Rte 760––6159-6596 Beaver Cres, Dr, McAuley Pl,62 Melrose Chukar Dr. – p.

Pl, Yarrow – 71 p.

Rte 761 Pl. – 6022-6686 Furrer Rte 760 – Beaver Cres, Rd, Rd, Houston Pl, Parlow Chukar 62 p. Rd. – 56 p.

Pearse Dr. Pl, – Urban

Rte 761 – 6022-6686 Furrer BROCKLEHURST Rd, Houston Pl, Parlow Rd, Pl, 1063Rte 1 – Argyle Ave, Ayr PearseCrestline Pl, Urban Rd. 56 p.

1199 St, – 1008-1080 Moray St, Perth Pl. – 94 p.

BROCKLEHURST Rte 2402-2595 Rte 13––Argyle Ave, Ayr Pl, 10631199 St, 1008-1080 YoungCrestline Ave. – 38 p.

Moray Perth Pl. – Crestline 94 p.

Rte 4 St, – 727-795 St, Rte 3 – 2402-2595 2412-2680 Tranquille Rd. – 40 p.

Young Ave. – 38 p.

– 2310-2398 Glenview Rte 10 Rte – 727-795 Crestline St, Ave,4715-896 Schreiner 2412-2680 Tranquille Rd. St. & Shelan St.-65 p. – 40 p.

Rte 10 Bonnie Pl,Glenview 2245Rte 13––2310-2398 Ave, Schreiner 2255715-896 Edgemount Ave,St. McLean & St. - 65 Rosewood p.

St,Shelan 2305-2396 Rte – Bonnie Ave,13 Shannon Pl.Pl,–224545 p.

2255 Edgemount Ave, McLean Rte 16 – 2205-2591 St, 2305-2396 Rosewood Parkcrest Ave. Ave, Shannon Pl.-–78p.

45 p.

919-942 Schreiner St, Rte 18––2205-2591 Rte 16 2108-2399 Young Parkcrest Ave. – 78 p.Ave. – 55 p.

DownieSchreiner Pl. & St, St, Rte 19–-919-942 Rte 18 Moody Ave.Young & Pl,Ave. 2307-2391 2108-2399 – 55 p.

Tranquille Rd. – 50 Rte 19 - Downie Pl. p. & St, Moody Ave. – Barbara Ave, Pala Rte & Pl, 20 2307-2391 Tranquille Rd. – 50 p.

Mesa St, Townsend Rte 20Pl,– Strauss Barbara Ave, Pala Mesa Pl, 2105-2288 Tranquille Pl, Rd.2105– 48 p.

Pl, Strauss St, Townsend 2288 Tranquille Rd. – 48 p.

- 2300-2397 Fleetwood Rte 21 Ave, Fleetwood Crt. & Pl, Rte 21 - 2300-2397 Fleetwood 1003-1033 Schreiner Ave, Fleetwood Crt. & Pl,St. 10201050 Westgate St. –St.53 p.

1003-1033 Schreiner 10201050 Westgate St. – p.

Rte 23 – Acadia Pl,53 Chateau RteDe 23Monte – Acadia Chateau St, St, St,Pl,Meadow Lane, De Monte St, Parkcrest Meadow Lane, 2007-2130 Ave, 11072007-2130 Parkcrest Ave, 11071186 Windbreak St. – 75 p.

1186 Windbreak 75 p.

Rte 26 – EronaSt. Pl,–1955-1998 Rte 27 – Bentley Pl. Kamlwood Parkcrest Ave, Ponlen St. – 51Pl,p.

1866-1944 Parkcrest Ave. – 59 p.

Rte 27 – Bentley Pl. Kamlwood Pl, Rte 43 – Clifford Ave, 1713-1795 1866-1944 Parkcrest Ave. – 59 p.

Happyvale Ave, 500-595 Holt Ave, Rte 43 – Clifford St, Kobayashi Pl. – 69 p. 17131795 Happyvale Ave, 500-595 Rte 53 – 1565 Lethbridge Ave. – 16 p.

Holt St, Kobayashi Pl. – 69 p.

NORTH SHORE/BATCHELOR NORTH SHORE/BATCHELOR Rte 137 - 144-244 Briar Rte 137 - 144-244 Briar Ave, 106-330 Clapperton Rd, Ave, 106-330 Clapperton Rd, Larkspur St, Leigh Rd, 100-204 Larkspur St, Leigh Rd, 100-204 Tranquille Rd, Wilson St, - 55 p.

Tranquille Rd, Wilson St, 55 Rte 140 – 217-222 Beach Ave, p.

– 217-222 Ave,Larch 203Rte 140 Fairview 203-277 Ave,Beach 205-288 205-288 277 Fairview Ave, Ave, 237-247 Schubert Dr. –Larch 66 p.

Ave,173 237-247 Schubert Dr.Dr, – 66 p.

Rte – 1655 Batchelor – 1655 Batchelor Rte 173 Leightn Pl, 1708-1729 North Dr, River Dr, Pl, Pennask Terr. – 36 p.

Leightn 1708-1729 North River175 Dr,-Pennask Terr.Norview – 36 p.

Rte Norfolk Crt, Pl, 821-991 Norview Rd. – 36 p.

Rte 175 - Norfolk Crt, Norview Pl, Norview Rd. – 36 p.

Rte821-991 183 – 2003-2085 Grasslands 2003-2074 Rte 183 –Blvd, 2003-2085 Saddleback – 74 p.

GrasslandsDr. Blvd, 2003-2074 Rte 185 – Bearcroft Saddleback Dr. – 74Crt, p. 10031099185 Norview Rd. – 45 Crt, p. 1003Rte – Bearcroft Rte 203 –508-700 Collingwood 1099 Norview Rd. – 45 p.

Dr(Even Side). – 48 p.

Rte 203 –508-700 Collingwood WESTSYDE Dr(Even Side). – 48 p.

Rte 221 – 3013-3072 Bank Rd, WESTSYDE Bermer Pl, 710-790 Bissette Rd, 3007Rte – 3013-3072 Bank 3045221 Westsyde Rd(Odd Side).

– 60 p.

Rd, Bermer Pl, 710-790 Bissette Rte 244 – Archibald Pl, Hargraves Pl, Rd, 3007-3045 Westsyde 1020-1148 Pine Springs Rd, Sullivan Pl, Rd(Odd Side).

– 60Wawn p.

Wawn Crt, 863-897 Rd. – 42 p.

804-941 Bank Rd, Rte 240––3085-3132 Rte 249 Dever Dr. – 43 p.

600-655 Bissette Rd, Cooper Pl, Rte 249Pl,– Norbury 3085-3132 Hayward Rd. –Bank 57 p, Rd, 600-655 Cooper Rte 252 –Bissette 813-897Rd, Mayne Rd, Pl, HaywardMorven Pl, Norbury Rd. – 57 p.

815-886 Pl, 2770-2870 Westsyde Side). – 49 p.

Rte 261 Rd(Even – 2214-2297 Grasslands Blvd, Woodrush Rte 261 – 2214-2297 Grasslands Crt &Woodrush Dr. – 57Crt p. & Dr. – 57 p.

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WEDNESDAY, January 19, 2022

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In Memoriams

In Loving Memory of Kim I-Lan Fitzpatrick (Storzuk)

November 18, 1969 - January 15, 2021

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Ron Kopytko

February 13, 1967 – January 21, 2012

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday, Unseen unheard but always near, Still loved, still missed, and always dear.

In Loving Memory of June 20, 1932 January 19, 2016.

There are no words for how much you are Loved and Missed.

“THE LOVE AND MEMORIES OF THE LIFE WE SHARED WILL REMAIN IN MY HEART FOREVER”.

Barrie Ogden

“Your Family”

“Terry” Quinn 1949 – 2021

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Each Loss Each loss is very different, The pain is so severe.

Will I ever stop missing This one I loved so dear?

Good times we had together, The moments that we shared We didn’t have to tell each other How much we really cared.

I never dreamed you’d go away, Never thought of sorrow.

So sure you’d always be here Took for granted each tomorrow.

We are sending a dove to Heaven, with a parcel on its wings.

Be careful when you open it; it’s full of beautiful things.

Inside are a million kisses wrapped up in a million hugs, To say how much we miss you and to send you all our love.

We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

Forever and always, you are loved Mom & Shaun

Art passed away December 18, 2021 at 9:15 pm at the age of 90 years with his wife and family by his side.

He leaves behind his soul-mate, best friend and his wife Marj, who travelled through this life together for 70 years. Inseparable, more deeply in love as each year passed.

Art’s 9 decades on this earth created many powerful memories and experiences for his family.

Art worked at Weyerhaeuser and retired at 55. In retirement Art and Marj enjoyed many years down south each winter. A great joy was spending time with their grandchildren, always supporting them in all their activities and endeavours - Brock (Ally), Natalie (Nik) and Mark.

His life was well lived and his last several years at Overlander were handled with such grace and calm - it was amazing to see. He made the most of himself, his life, and his family.

Also survived by sister Pat Buckland of Saskatoon; many nieces and nephews across Canada.

With heartfelt emotion, Marj would like to deeply thank the gracious team at Evergreen Wing of Overlander Extended Care Hospital.

God Bless In Loving Memory of OurBeautiful Son & Brother

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Sons Dean (Pat) and Kevin (Judy) spent many, many weekends filled with adventures outdoors, fishing, hunting, at hockey & ball tournaments, boating, water skiing, camping at local lakes, and family summer trips to Saskatoon. The boys were given the perfect childhood by two exceptional parents.

He was unselfish and always family centered. He enjoyed being a dad and was always in all ways supportive and guiding. We are the lucky ones to benefit from the memories he helped create and the experiences he left with us. Dad and Mom made an amazing life for their family.

There is a link Death cannot server.

Love Dad, Mom, Jake, Alyssa and Leann Darren, Taura, Tyra and Madison Chad, Melanie, Mitchell and Jorja.

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June 26, 1931 - December 18, 2021

BILL COOK

Love and Remembrance Last Forever.

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Arthur Chaben

In Loving Memory of

“She was Strong and Brave and Broken all at once”.

A heart breaking year without “our” Kim. She was a precious presence and we all loved her so much.

Having her with us again would be our greatest wish.

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Now my life is all confused Since you went away.

You took a part of me And for help I daily pray.

But when God sent you to me He never said that you were mine, That I could keep you always – Only borrowed for a time.

Now, He’s called you home, I’m sad and I shed tears.

Yet I’m glad He loaned you to me And we had these many years.

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Ask DRAKE Drake Smith, MSW Funeral Director Every Wednesday in KTW! Q. Can part of Murray go back to Scotland?

A. Some countries are more open to this than others. It’s best to check with the consulate if you’re not sure. I’ve heard from many people who have taken an urn or a keepsake to another country without incident. But I’d check to make sure.

Drake Cremation & Funeral Services

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Cremation entrusted to Schoenings (JoAnne). No service by request.

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Bruce John Leggett

April 14, 1949 - December 29, 2021 Bruce’s family would like to announce that he passed away peacefully at 8:55 a.m., December 29, 2021 after a lengthy illness.

Bruce was predeceased by his parents Bruce and Christina. He leaves behind his two daughters Kimberley (Kent) and Jennifer (Richard) and five grandchildren (Cody, Darya, Ashley, Carissa and Joshua). He was married to Marilyn for 35 years while residing in the Fraser Valley. Bruce is survived by two brothers, two sisters, and multiple nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.

Bruce worked for the Canadian Grain Commission until his retirement. He was known as the “bear” and loved by so many of his co-workers. He was a true “cowboy” that loved the outdoors, fishing, camping, his 8-track, and all things Vancouver Canucks. He could often be found building a playground for his grandkids or sitting in a rink to watch his grandkids play hockey. Bruce will be remembered for his teasing jokes, sense of humour and entertaining stories. His memory will be cherished and kept alive by his daughters and family.

May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of despair

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Ernest Lebrun It is with heavy hearts and the fondest of memories that we announce the passing of Ernest Lebrun, at the age 87.

After a short battle of pneumonia, he passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC. He leaves behind his two sisters, Irene Chartrand, and Lorraine (Laurent) Fortier of Timmins, Ontario. Daughters Kim (Terry) Johnston, Lynn (Francois) Chasse and Angel (Mark) Corson, Nancy and (Gaston) Fortier.

Grandchildren: Troy (Natasha) Johnston, Sabrina Johnston, Kourtney (Steven) Byrd, Damien, and Brady Corson (Eric, Anne-Rene and Jason Fortier). Great Grandchildren: Cole, Brooke, Aydea, Kingston and Cayden and numerous loving relatives and friends.

Ernest was born June 27, 1934, in Timmins, Ontario to Bertha and Wilfred Lebrun.

He was the youngest boy, of eight children. He met Dorothee (née Brabant) and wed in 1959 in Spragge, Ontario. They moved to Timmins where Kim and Lynn were born, where he worked as a gold miner. Later moving to Merritt where Angel was born and the girls were raised. Working at Craigmont Mine as a Miner, and then at the School District as a Janitor from approximately 1974 until his retirement. He met Elaine Sime with whom he lived with for 10 years and enjoyed travelling and staying in California for a few months multiple times a year. He later moved back to his hometown of Timmins, Ontario in 1991, where he met his partner Germaine Gauthier and lived with for 22 years. He moved to Kamloops in 2012, where he lived happily until his passing.

Through the years, he enjoyed broomball, bowling, travelling, dancing, woodworking, drawing, painting, bingo and the casino. Having fun with family and friends, he really enjoyed making people laugh as he was quite the jokester. He had a very kind heart and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

The family would like to extend our thanks to Dr. Dong at the Royal Inland Hospital and special thanks to the compassionate and helpful nurses: Lesley, Heather, Kate and Brandi and numerous other staff.

A Memorial service will be held in the spring in Merritt, BC. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Kamloops Hospice.

Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

Timothy Lyle Norris It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Timothy Lyle Norris on December 24, 2021. Tim was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He loved to laugh and his laughter was infectious.

Tim was born on March 11, 1957, in Kamloops, BC. He studied electronics and Information Technology at Cariboo College. He spent his career in point of sale systems and telecommunications in and around the Kamloops area.

Tim was an easy going, determined, and adventurous man.

He was a certified scuba diver, and enjoyed camping, canoeing, and exploring nature. Tim was a talented musician, who loved to play guitar. His fun and jovial nature made him a great competitor in online, board, and outdoor games, which he thoroughly enjoyed with family and friends.

Tim was predeceased by his father Ross, and mother Margaret. He is survived by his wife Gail, five children Jason (Katrina), Chris, Andrea (Patrick), Garth, and Alyssa, and nine grandchildren, Alexis, Hailey, Max, Danika, Fiona, Ariya, June, Kai, and Sofia. Tim is also survived by his brother, Brian (Diane), sisters-in-law Michelle (Pat), and Sharlene, and families, and many other relatives and friends.

The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at Royal Inland Hospital. A small family gathering will be planned in the coming months.

Condolences may be expressed at www.DrakeCremation.com

May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of despair

One Final

Gift

Scatter me not to restless winds, Nor toss my ashes to the sea.

Remember now those years gone by When loving gifts I gave to thee.

Remember now the happy times The family ties we shared.

Don’t leave my resting place unmarked As though you never cared.

Deny me not one final gift For all who come to see A single lasting proof that says I loved... & you loved me.

by DJ Kramer

JOAN WINNIFRED BATCHELOR 1933-2022

When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left,and could say, “I used everything you gave me.” (Erma Bombeck) With heavy hearts our beloved mom went home to be with her Lord and Savior January 6, 2022, at the age of 88 years. Mom leaves behind her children Bill (Dawn), Linda, Fred, Michael (Heather), and 11 grandchildren (Lana, Sheri, Brenda, Tanya, Amanda, Chelsey, William, Daniel, Jenny, Zachary, and Zane) and 19 great-grandchildren (Brayden and Dyllan, Presley and Jackson, Katelyn and ‘Kenzie, Austin, Rachel, Nolan, Erick and Carter, Ryan and Jocelyn, Emily and Riley, Orion and Wyatt, McKenna and Ellie).

Also left to mourn mom’s passing are her two sisters-in-laws Jenny Hewitt and Peggy Allen-Newman, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mom was predeceased by her loving husband, Bill of 54 years, parents Fred & Winnifred Webb, brothers Donald Webb and Brian Webb, her grandson Tyler Johnson, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Les and Esme Batchelor, and brother-inlaw Frank Hewitt.

Mom was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba October 24, 1933. Her family moved to Nanaimo, BC a few years later and eventually settled in Shawnigan Lake. Mom met the love of her life, Bill Batchelor, and married July 31, 1954. Both mom and dad became Christians at a Layton Ford Crusade in Victoria in 1965. The family doctor gave orders to dad to relocate to a drier climate due to mom’s and Michael’s increasing complications of asthma; the family eventually moved to Kamloops in 1966.

Kamloops became home very quickly, and they found their home church, First Baptist Church on Columbia Street. Mom became involved in church activities that became a very important part of her life. She made some very wonderful, lifetime friends. She helped in Crusader Girls, Sunnybrae Bible Camp (helping in the kitchen with Del Groves, Frieda Swadling, Eleanor Knodel, and others), led DVBS in our home at Pinantan Lake (with the help of Kathy Meger), and Women with a Mission and Mission Circle which she contributed to with music, games, and a humorous joke. Mom was gifted with a great memory of the church’s history. Mom shared her given talents that allowed her to play the organ and piano for many years.

Mom brought with her a huge smile containing 2 large dimples. Her short stature was lovingly used as a measuring gauge by her many grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren, and others who loved her so; mom hugged them all. Mom spent her time knitting, sewing, baking small cookies for all occasions, and countless barbie doll clothes and furniture; anything that delighted her grandkids and loved ones.

Though mom spent a lot of time sick, in and out of the hospital, she made use of her time knitting for new babies in the church, her love in every stitch. It was only in the last few years that dementia took these joys from her, but her love for the Lord never waivered or her listening ear.

Mom was a blessing to all who knew her. Our mom, auntie, nanie, grandma, was a gift to us all. She has left us with an empty space, but it is filled with wonderful, funloving memories for us all. Her prayers and presence will be greatly missed. Mom is happy and healthy in the arms of her Heavenly Father.

A huge thank you to the caring staff at Kamloops Seniors Village who made our mom comfortable and loved on her too. Also, thank you to Dr. Wynne for his care.

A graveside Celebration of Life will happen at a later date.

I shall pass through this world but once.

Any good that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now.

Let me not defer or neglect it for I shall not pass this way again.

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

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Brian Lynch It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brian on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Pasqua Hospital, Regina at the age of 74 years.

Brian leaves to mourn his passing his wife Jean Baker-Lynch; sons Blaine (Crystal and daughter Claire) Saskatoon, Robyn (Audra and son Quinn) White City; daughter Chelsy (David and son Jesse) MacDowall, SK; step-son Joe Baker (Gwen, Ethan, Corwin, Kye); step-daughter Kellie Baker, Regina; mother Edna Lynch, Parkside, Regina; brother Robert (Shirley) Winnipeg; sisters Donna Sites (Sam) North Battleford, SK, Linda Catcheway, Winnipeg and many nieces and nephews.

Brian was born on January 26, 1947 in Winnipeg Manitoba and moved to Vancouver, B.C. by the time he was a year old. He spent 26 years in the RCMP with 23 of those years in various postings in Saskatchewan. He retired in 1993 as Director Administration, Aboriginal Policing Services, Headquarters Ottawa. Brian and Jean returned to Regina where he took on a second career and as Vice President Operations had the honour of being part of the new Casino Regina.

In 2001 Brian and Jean moved to Kamloops, B.C. where Brian became Vice President of Casino Operations for British Columbia Lotteries. He retired in 2007 and they returned to Regina in 2014 to live closer to the kids and grandchildren. Retired life was enjoyed with lots of travel to various parts of the world. He will be dearly missed by all.

Private Services will be held at a later date.

Donations in Brian’s memory may be made to the Lung Association of Saskatchewan, 2308 Arlington Street, Saskatoon, SK S7J 3L3.

Family and friends are invited to view the online obituary and tributes page at www.reginafuneralhome.ca.

Arrangements entrusted to Regina Funeral Home and Cemetery (306) 789-8850

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Carol Margaret Tyssen (née Sweeten) The family of Carol Margaret Tyssen (née Sweeten) is heartbroken to share the news of her sudden and unexpected passing on Saturday, January 8, 2022, just shy of her 78th birthday.

Mom was born in Salmon Arm, BC, in January 1944, the youngest of three daughters born to Bessie Beatrice and Thomas Allen Sweeten. She graduated from Salmon Arm High School in 1962 then earned her senior matriculation.

While still in school she met Lawrence Tyssen and they married in June 1964. The young couple moved to Vancouver where Mom worked as a telephone operator for BC Tel. It wasn’t long before they moved to the burb of Surrey to start their family. Teresa was born in 1967; Darrell and Steve followed quickly thereafter.

Our young family lived in Delta and Raleigh before settling permanently in North Kamloops.

Devoting herself to stay-at-home motherhood for several years, mom did it all - baking, gardening, canning, sewing and mending clothes, and being involved in our school activities. In 1981 she began working part-time at Farwest Coach, Inc., answering the phone and filing. She became indispensable and grew that into a career spanning 29 years until welcome and well-earned retirement in 2009.

Mom was also dedicated to the family outside her own household. We made many, many trips to Salmon Arm and other places around BC to visit not only our grandparents, but also mom and dad’s aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, cousins, and life-long friends. Her drive to connect with all branches of the family led to an interest in genealogy, and she spent many hours researching and recording our family history.

Mom was thoughtful, caring, inclusive, and her friends will tell you, appreciative of a good laugh - always ready to visit with a cup of coffee or tea. There were countless nights as we grew up, and beyond, that the sound of raucous laughter and the clattering of dice filled the house. She loved to play games, solve puzzles, and was an avid reader. Lunch dates with friends, most of whom she had known for decades, were always on the calendar. Many trips were made to visit her children and their families, who all lived too far away. She and dad had also travelled to England and Ireland after their 25th wedding anniversary, where both their families originated, enjoyed a cruise to Alaska for their 50th anniversary, and most recently visited Canada’s eastern coast.

She is predeceased by her sisters Velma Ann Edeburn of Revelstoke, and Lois Jean Lapadat of Smithers.

Mom is keenly missed by her husband of 57 years, Lawrence Tyssen; daughter Teresa Meyer (Travis) of Clancy, MT; and sons Darrell Tyssen (Tina Squire) of Rocky Mountain House, AB, and Steven Tyssen of Airdrie, AB. Mom was so proud of her grandchildren - Hannah Tyssen, Alexander Tyssen, Jeffrey Meyer, Katelyn Tyssen, Thomas Meyer, and Sarah “Hal” Tyssen - and was mutually adored by each.

Mom’s wishes were that no funeral be held. Her ashes will be interred at Mount Ida Cemetery in Salmon Arm later this year.

Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324 Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

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It is with a sad heart that we write the passing of our Mother Irene Matilda (White) Elliott To be in the arms of Lord Jesus Christ October 25, 1933 to December 30, 2021 Irene was born to Carlos and Eleanor White in Viking, Alberta.

Predeceased by parents Carlos (1963) and Eleanor (1988) and brothers and sisters Robert, Norman, Mildred, Donald, James, June, Lawerence and William.

Irene is survived by one sister Ruby (Harold) Bretz, and five children Katherine (Kate) Pottinger, Heather Elliott, Lynn Hannah, John (Suzanne) Elliott, Robert Elliott, grandchildren Richard Hicks, Morgan Pottinger, Christina Hicks, Ian Hannah, Kiel Hannah, Kevin Hannah, Nicole Lessels, Chace Elliott, and Tristan Elliott, she also has fourteen greatgrandchildren.

Irene lived in many places in Alberta including Calgary, Pekisko Creek, and Cayley and British Columbia which included Savona, White Rock and Kamloops.

All through her life she carried her love of people and horses.

She was the steady hand in her children’s lives as they grew and spread through out the country. She encouraged her children in their walks with the Lord Jesus and was part of the Anglican Church in Savona and Kamloops. She was passionately involved in Girl Guides, 4H and raising Arabian horses. She loved to travel and visit with all her children and friends.

After the age of about 50 our Mom went back to Cariboo College to become a Care Aide and worked in Savona and White Rock. To the day she passed she felt she was still working at the home caring and sharing with others.

The family would like to thank the Care Aids, Nurses, and Doctors who cared for our Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother at Peace Arch Hospital Foundation Lodge and Evergreen Heights.

Elvin “Murray” Keats Elvin “Murray” Keats, 81, husband to Luella Keats, passed away early Tuesday morning on December 21, 2021 at Royal Inland Hospital, in Kamloops, BC. Murray was born on July 10, 1940 in Saskatchewan to the late Walter and Lena Keats. He was the youngest of five children.

He is survived by his sons Mike and his wife Brianne, John and his wife Janice; five grandchildren Paige, William, Zack, Aiden and Kenzie. He is also survived by Tim Locke, a family friend, Murray considered as a son.

Murray spent many of his early years travelling between Canada and all over the United States. He often referred himself as a gypsy. He worked in New York for a short time at one of the airports, slinging suitcases, he referred to it as “suitcase smashing.”

It was around this time he met his lifelong friend, George Smetana. This was also where he began his Aircraft Maintenance Engineer career. His most recent career was with Northwest Helicopters Services Inc. in Whitecourt, AB. He would travel back and forth from there to his home in Kamloops. His wife, Luella would say, the helicopter is the only mistress he was allowed to have. He was retired for just over a year before he had fallen ill in June of 2021.

Murray found the love of his life in 1979. The two of them were like Ying & Yang. Rarely inseparable when he wasn’t working out of province.

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It is with tremendous sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of Phil Makortoff, beloved father to Mischa and Grandpa “Deda” to Dalton. Phil died suddenly in his home on December 26, 2021.

Father Sam Makortoff and mother Mary welcomed Phil into their large family in 1949. Phil was the sixth child after brothers Cyril, Alec, Fred, George, and sister Marie. Phil was born in New Denver, British Columbia and the family lived on a farm in Hills, a small community outside New Denver. Hills is located in the Kootenay region of BC. Sam and Mary were members of the Doukhobor community and Russian was the first language of their household.

The Doukhobors were Russian Christian peasants who were persecuted by the Orthodox Church and Czars of Russia for their beliefs and pacifism. Several thousand Doukhobors immigrated to Canada on boats at the end of the 19th century and the first few years of the 20th century.

Phil’s father Sam and brothers Cyril, Alec, and Fred founded a logging company ‘S. Makortoff and Sons,’ in the Kootenays. During Phi’s elementary school years the family moved from the Kootenays to Chase and then Kamloops. The family moved in an effort to find better opportunities the family logging company in Chase and then in Kamloops. Phil’s father Sam bought a chunk of land 4 or 5 lots in size. The family home was built on one lot on Shubert Drive. A few lots were subdivided and sold and brother Alec build a house on one lot. Phil’s father Sam died as a result of a logging accident in 1964 when Phil was 14. Phil missed his father deeply and son Mischa recalls emotional visits to Sam’s (Deda’s) gravesite decades later.

Phil was very athletic and played soccer, basketball, softball, and ran track and field.

Phil attended North Kamloops High School “NorKam” for grades 8 through 12 from 1962 - 67. Phil competed on school soccer and basketball teams throughout his high school athletic career. Phil played on the Senior Boys Soccer team from grades 9 through 12. Phil was sportsmanlike and occupied the central mid-field position on the soccer field. In his grade 9 year he helped the Senior Boys Soccer team win the Okanagan Championship, the first major trophy in school history. The Senior Boys Soccer team won the Okanagan Championship again in Phil’s grade 12 year. In his native Kamloops Phil was a city all-star in both basketball and soccer skills. A sportsmanlike athlete. In his grade 12 year Phil was the President of the Athletic Coordinating Committee and a member of the Student Council. Phil had a big smile and he was well loved by his classmates.

Phil is survived by son Mischa, grandson Dalton, brother Alec (Nora), brother Fred, brother George (Jan), and sister Marie. Phil is also survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, and cousins.

He became “Uncle Phil” as soon after he started elementary school as his eldest brother Cyril was 18 years older than him. Phil was predeceased by wife Theota, father Sam, mother Mary, and brother Cyril. Phil was the best father a son could hope for and a doting grandfather who loved to spoil his grandson. He was a most committed husband to life partner of 42 years Theota. Phil was much loved and will be missed dearly. condolences

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Born Victoria, B.C. September 26, 1953 Departed this world, Barriere, B.C. December 16, 2021 Son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, uncle, great uncle and great great uncle.

Donald was a man of all trades but a master of none. He would give his time to whomever needed it and asked for nothing in return. He had many jobs throughout his life. He was a mechanic, bouncer on Davies Street, underwater diver cleaning the hulls of ships, security personnel and many more different jobs that would come up and he would try.

Donald passed on the same day his grandfather Ernest Hardy, passed in 1974. Predeceased by father Peter Emery Bulmer, 1954, mother Edith May Blair, 2003, niece Elinor Rohel, 1975, sister Joan Simpson 2012, brother-in-law Gary Neilson, 2001, sister-in-law Daune Bulmer, 2021. Survived by brother Fred Bulmer of Vernon, sisters Margaret (Ernie) Goings of Prince George, Judy (Gary) Schinkel of Prince George, Aunt Mary Bulmer, 13 nieces and nephews, 25 great nieces and nephews, 11 great great nieces and nephews and many cousins and friends throughout BC. Thank you to John, Cindy and Sharon of Barriere for all your friendship to Donald.

Bonnie (Colquhoun) Wyse (1945) and George Wyse (1941) passed away peacefully together at home in Canmore on Thursday, January 6, 2022. They were surrounded by loved ones and were grateful for the wonderful team who supported them in fulfilling their wishes for medical assistance in dying (MAID). Their last days were full of love and laughter. They had a wonderful life. They were ready.

Bonnie and George grew up (mostly) in Kamloops, BC. They met as teenagers, fell in love, and married in 1964.

George said they were like two puzzle pieces that fit together, and from the king of understatement, that pretty much says it all. They are survived by their children, Naomi Wyse (Simon Orrell) and David Wyse (Natasha Drainville) and their grandchildren Sophie Wyse-Cheah, Sam and Max Orrell, and Freesia Drainville Yamamoto. They were loved by their numerous brothers and sisters (Wyses Carol, Charlie, Jim, Sue, Ed, Marion and Larry; Colquhouns Sheila, Judi and Kerri), extended family, and an endless circle of friends and colleagues.

Stories from their childhoods that will live on: George going to work on the railway the summer he was 14 to help support the family (grandkids take note), and Bonnie fearlessly plucking dead rats out of a basement washtub when no one else would.

George apparently read his way through the entire Kamloops library, one shelf at a time, which helped make him unbeatable at Trivial Pursuit. Bonnie worked at the Kamloops A&W as a car hop in the summers, alongside her sisters (roller skates not required).

Their early years together were an adventure, moving from place to place (Vancouver, Winnipeg, Montreal, Albuquerque, Portland OR, and Calgary) as George collected medical degrees and Bonnie specialized in early childhood education. There were dinner parties and hijinx and incredible fashion choices along the way, as well as hard work and professional accolades (*see footnotes). Family life was punctuated by blissful summers at the Shuswap, where Bonnie and George would go for long runs in the mornings and sailing in the afternoons. There were years of hard-won personal growth and struggles with less-than-perfect moments as well. The difficulties only seemed to make them stronger.

The Canmore years were spent looking after grandkids at Bonnie’s Playhouse where George was the baby-whisperer. George wrote a book, read books and golfed until he couldn’t. Bonnie grew beautiful gardens and loved everyone she ever met. They both struggled with declining health as time went on. Lately George was in constant physical pain, and Bonnie’s dementia accelerated. Slip-sliding away (as Simon & Garfunkel would say) wasn’t part of the plan (Stan). Pain can be endured, but the prospect of one losing the other could not. So they made their choice. They chose to leave as they lived; with love, grace and good humour.

They dedicated themselves to helping others, both individually and together. It was baked into their professional lives as a teacher and a physician, but it was also a deeply held value and one of the loveliest things about them both. They spent their entire lives helping and supporting and loving each other, their kids, the grandkids, other people’s kids and grandkids, friends, family, colleagues, students, patients.

They were flawed, perhaps, and grew to be less so. They helped all of us do the same.

Footnotes: George’s professional biography, publications and awards can be found here. https://bit.ly/DGW-bio The book he co-authored, Hearts, Minds & Vision, can be found here. https://amzn.to/33lN5mq His University of Calgary Lecture of a Lifetime (2017) is available here. https://bit.ly/DGWLecture In lieu of a formal Memorial service, the family would ask that you please raise a glass and share a meal with your favourite people. Friends wishing to remember Bonnie and George are encouraged to make a donation, in their memory, to organizations that support educators and healthcare workers.

Condolences may be sent to www.bowriverfuneral.com BOW RIVER FUNERAL assisting the family.

Telephone (403) 678-4880 for further information

Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps them near.

Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

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Norman was born in Kamloops on February 13, 1936. He was the second of four children born to Polish immigrants, Walter and Leona Kopec. He grew up on the family farm in Brocklehurst, doing chores and playing in their apple orchards. Norman spent his winters ice skating and summers swimming in the McArthur Island slough. His other favourite pastimes were hunting pheasant for supper and fishing for suckers. Norman graduated from Kam High Senior Secondary, where he met and then married the love of his life, Diana, in 1958.

Norman worked as a brakeman for CP Railway from 1954 to 1973. Following this time, Norman and his younger brother Ralph ran Kopec Tire, a family business they were very proud of. In 1960, Norman and Diana welcomed their first child, Karen, and shortly after came another daughter, Kelley, and then four years later, their son Michael joined the family. Norman and Diana raised their three children in Kamloops, Paul Lake, Merritt, and eventually settled back in North Kamloops, where they lived for the past 40 years.

Norman was involved in the Merritt and Kamloops communities through church and sports. He was part owner and the GM of the Merritt Centennials and one of the original shareholders of the Kamloops Blazers.

Norman enjoyed spending time with family at the ranch near Hyas Lake and camping and motorbiking at several area lakes in his leisure time.

Norman was a man of the Catholic faith and regularly attended services at Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

After retiring, Norman did not slow down. He had many hobbies and passions that kept him busy and entertained. Together, he and Diana enjoyed travelling, watching hockey, playing cards, tending his garden, camping, fishing, fixing everything and spending as much time as possible with his grandchildren. Dede, as he was known affectionately by his grandchildren, and Diana took all their grandchildren camping every summer to Wright’s Beach Camp on Skaha Lake for 22 years. There was always a tremendous amount of popsicles and cookies consumed that week. Dede adored and revelled in all of his grandchildren. He loved to watch them play hockey, soccer, basketball and volleyball and supported all of their interests. Dede was at every game, rain, shine or snowstorm. He was proud of all of them and always gave them lots of praise whether they won or lost.

In 1994 Norman was diagnosed with emphysema, and his health deteriorated over the next several years.

In 2001, he was given the gift of life and received a lung transplant at Vancouver General Hospital. Our family is eternally grateful for the precious gift of 20 more cherished years with our Dad and Dede.

Norman had many lifelong friends that he and Diana remained close to. These relationships were very special to him, and they share so many great memories that span many decades. His favourite morning routine was to meet his buddies for coffee and a good round of BS. Then he would come home and play a few matches of spite malice, which was his and Diana’s favourite card game.

Norman had a special gift of striking up a conversation with anyone. He took a genuine interest in learning their story. Norman always said that “God gave us two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.”

Norman was predeceased by his parents, older brother Joe and his only sister Mary. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 63 years, Diana, his brother Ralph (Patricia), children Karen (Ed) Repka, Kelley (Vic) Cook/Sagorski, Michael (Kristin) Kopec, grandchildren Clint (Cara) Cook, Travis Repka, Cache Cook, Diesel, Ava and Chase Kopec, sisters-in-law, Donna Geefs, Fran Kopec, and brother-in-law Dave (Cathy) and many nieces and nephews. a

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Norman passed away peacefully with his son Michael by his side, sharing the loving last words of his wife Diana, his children and his grandchildren, who were not able to be with him.

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Brenda Elizabeth (née Brayshaw) Johnston, “B-Fresh”, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 29, 2021, in Courtenay, British Columbia. Her final wish, realized just weeks ago, was to be surrounded by her family for one last Christmas. After time spent with her children and grandchildren and following a long and difficult battle with COPD, she is now at rest.

Mom was 69 years old at the time of her passing, and is survived by her daughter Jodi Johnston-McNiven, partner Roy McNiven and beloved grandchildren Halle and Royce. She says goodbye to her favourite son Chad Johnston, and his wife Cheryl Barr. Brenda leaves behind a sister Barbara, and two brothers Rick and Bill Brayshaw. She also leaves behind her dear friends June Orchiston and Anna Brown and many more family members and friends.

Brenda was born in 1952 in Kindersley, Saskatchewan, to George and Joan Brayshaw. She spent her childhood years in Dauphin, Manitoba, and lived briefly in Vancouver, before eventually settling in Kamloops, BC with the love of her life, husband Derek Johnston. The couple went on to have a daughter Jodi and a son Chad and settled into a happy and fulfilling family life. The Johnston family was close and enjoyed travel, camping, snowmobiling and time at the Shuswap Lake entertaining friends and family.

Brenda was proud of her role as a full-time mom and was a hands-on parent. She loved raising her children, managing schedules, and creating and “the hostess with the mostess” family was the most important thing in Brenda’s life. She loved people and animals and could always be found helping someone out or bringing home a stray cat or dog. She instilled this love of rescuing animals and helping people in her children as well.

Brenda loved the arts and was a talented singer, pianist, and interior designer whose sense of style could be seen in everything she did. Her home was her sanctuary and she always made everyone feel welcome in her world. She was hilarious, eccentric, stubborn, wise, and compassionate.

There was no one better to talk to when things were tough.

She loved laying in the sun with no sunscreen, driving too fast and following celebrity news. She hated dirt, flies and injustice. She touched the lives of so many and was a loyal, loving, and generous friend.

Brenda went on to face many health obstacles related to her diagnosis of a genetic disorder (Alpha One Antitrypsin Disorder), which led to COPD and the eventual single lung transplant she underwent 14 years ago. Despite many challenges and heartbreaks, she fought on and always loved hearing about the activities of her grandchildren Halle and Royce, whom she loved so very much. With a gentle heart but a strong will, Brenda made her choices on her own until the very end and left this world with courage, faith, and peace.

We will forever miss this fierce, loving, artistic, beautiful woman. There was and will never be anyone quite like her, and she will live on in our hearts, minds, and memories forever.

Our final hope for our mother Brenda is that she shed her broken body and now flies free with the angels where she belongs.

A Celebration of Life will be held in her honour, in the Okanagan Valley as soon as we are all ready and able to safely gather to celebrate Brenda’s incredible life.

All our love, Mom. May you rest in the peace you so deserve.

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Clark Hiles

August 7, 1938 - December 28, 2021

With heavy hearts and profound sadness we announce the passing of Ted on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at the young age of 83 years. His family was fortunate to be by his side as he left peacefully.

Clark passed away peacefully in his home in Kamloops on January 9, 2022 after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

He exhibited his lust for life facing all challenges, with a smile and a grateful attitude. Born in Midale, Saskatchewan on February 12, 1944. Clark’s childhood was rich with loving family, surrounded by many cousins, aunts, uncles and his grandparents who played a major role in his childhood development. Clark was a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, musician and friend.

Clark’s greatest joys in life were his family, friends and music.

From spending time with “the kids”, to having coffee with his cronies, to playing with his ever-growing music family, he lived a life for which he was grateful every day. His final days were spent at home with his family, friends and playing music.

After a career as an appraiser, Clark retired to pursue travel and his passion for music, spent his remaining years entertaining anyone and everyone playing music with several groups. He was a regular with the Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers and Ukulele Orchestra of Kamloops.

Survived by his loving wife Linda (née Hadfield), of 35 years. Children; Deanie (Roger) Harrison, Milea (Dan) Lindstrom, Clint (Kathy) Hiles, Lori (Glen) Harder and Donna (Alvin) Pyke. Grandchildren; Kelsi (Dean), Jenny-Lyn (JD), Jessica (Jayden), Andrea, Taylor, Sara (Aaron), Ryan (Becky), Alora, Amy (Jake) and Tyler (Kayla).

Great-grandchildren; Bowie and Violet, Nash and Emery, Gwenevere and Cassius, Tara and Nora.

Clark left a mark on everyone he met. Clark’s indelible impression on all can be summed up in his 2 favourite sayings: “You have to love everyone; some are just harder to love than others” and his other “I am the richest man I know”. He was loved by many and will be missed by all. Clark will be remembered for his kind heart, unparalleled sense of humour, and the love he leaves behind for all those who knew him.

Ted leaves to cherish his memory his best friend and wife of 60 years Maureen. Survived by his three children Suzanne, Nico (Kat), Richard (Marcy), grandchildren Sarah (Brandon), Ryan (Milana), Sean (Carmen), Evie, Hannah (Jav), Cohen, also Kristen, Natasha and Amelia and Leeann, Aaron. Born eighth to a family of twelve children, he leaves behind many family members in the Netherlands.

Every life has a story, Ted was born in Hoogwoud, (Netherlands), and surviving wartime occupation planted a seed of resiliency, and ambition that led him to emigrate to Canada at the young age of nineteen in 1957. He made his way across Canada and finally settled in White Rock where he met his future wife Maureen on the infamous White Rock pier. Always the adventurer during this time, he enjoyed skydiving, ocean diving, flying and participation in the Abbotsford Airshow. Family was everything to him. He was a very proud great-grandfather to Miles and Louisa.

Ted had many jobs before he found his perfect job, working with airplanes for many years at TCA/Air Canada at (YVR). In 1973 his love of agriculture brought him and his family to Kamloops where he purchased the Six Mile Ranch (Tobiano). Ted loved hard work and spent many hours, caring for his cattle, improving and working the land. Many great memories were made with friends, family and the “Cherry Creek gang” on the beach at Kamloops Lake.

He was actively involved in many Kamloops activities including the KXA, Sagebrush Downs, Cattlemans, BC Livestock, Provincial Winter Fair(4H) and the Kamloops Curling Club. In 1991 he decided to downsize, moving to a smaller cattle ranch in Monte Creek and purchasing hayland in Vinsulla. In 1996 Ted and Maureen established the U-Bar Ranch in Drayton Valley, Alberta where he spent 17 years making many new friends along the way. In 2013 Ted and Maureen returned to Kamloops to finally retire and be closer to family and friends. Ted was generous, kind, humble and respected by all who knew him. A fair, honourable, hard-working man, he exemplified these values to his family. We will miss his smile and quiet charm.

He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

His journey is over. R.I.P. dearest Ted, till we meet again.

A gathering in his honour will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Kamloops Music Collective e-transfer to; Kim@kamloopsMusicCollective.ca or mail to: PO Box 983, Kamloops, BC, V2C 6H. Tax receipts will be issued for donations over $25.00 Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.myalternatives.ca

Thank-you to the Drake Cremation and Funeral Service staff for the sensitivity shown to us. There will be no service and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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Kenneth Beaton Davis It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Kenneth Beaton Davis on December 31, 2021 at the age of 81.

Ken as he was normally known as was born in Ottawa, ON on January 14, 1940.

Ken led a successful and fulfilling career in the RCMP and after his retirement he enjoyed another successful career with the City of Kamloops and the City of Nanaimo.

Ken also enjoyed many years of painting and pen/ink drawings. This art work was memories of antique homesteads and beautiful landscapes of all his travels.

Ken is survived by his loving wife Dora and son Robin. Also his grandchildren and many nephews and nieces spread throughout England, France and the United States.

There will be no service by Ken’s request.

We would like to thank Dr. Kipp and staff at the Trinity Hospice for all their hard work.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Condolences may be made to www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

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Theodorus (Ted) Bakker

February 12, 1944 - January 9, 2022

Special Thanks to: The Palliative Care Program, Nurses Next Door, Kelowna Cancer Clinic, Kamloops Cancer Clinic, Dr. Ottem and Dr. Wiltshire.

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LIVE ABUNDANTLY

By Helen Steiner Rice The more you give, The more you get, The more you laugh, The less you fret, The more you do unselfishly, The more you live abundantly, The more of everything you share, The more you’ll always have to spare, The more you love, The more you’ll find, That life is good, And friends are kind, For only what we give away, Enriches us from day to day.

Frederick Robert Daku April 17, 1945 - January 10, 2022

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Frederick Robert Daku.

He passed away peacefully with family at his side.

Fred leaves behind, Bonnie, his loving wife of 51 years. He will be remembered and missed by his son, Steven (Nancy), daughters Colleen (Richard) and Candace along with granddaughter Katie (Josh) and great grandson Logan.

He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Ben, Eileen (Bill), Barry (Bonnie), and Shelley (Dave) and numerous nephews and nieces. Fred was preceded by his mother and father, Ben and Julia, twin siblings Audrey and Lawrence and sister-in-law Odile.

He was born in Regina, Saskatchewan and spent his early years on the family farm. He moved to British Columbia to start his family and took a job in the transportation industry.

He started Pineridge Trailer and Equipment in Kamloops in 1982 and worked hard every day to ensure his family was taken care of. After managing Pineridge for 31 years, he retired in 2013 to enjoy leisure and travel. He will always be remembered by his laughter and singing. Fred’s favourite quote: “I should have been born rich instead of good looking.”

Due to Covid restrictions, a private mass was held on January 18, 2022.

He will be dearly missed by all.

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Lisa Margaret Helene Graham-McGaffin February 3, 1968 – December 20, 2021

Lisa Margaret Helene Graham-McGaffin of Kamloops, British Columbia passed away suddenly on December 20, 2021 at the age of 53, at Kelowna General Hospital.

Lisa was predeceased by her grandparents, Richard and Helene Storbo and Russ and Gertrude Graham, aunts and uncles, Lenora and Dale White and Patty and Wayne Becker, cousin Steven Tupper, and father in law, Patrick McGaffin.

Lisa is survived by her husband Colin McGaffin and their two wonderful children Kade (Lauren) and Maizy, mother in law Erna McGaffin, loving parents Allan and Evelyn Graham, sister Maxine Graham (Carl), brother Russell Graham (Tracy), brother Richard Graham (Dela), many aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends that she considered her extended family.

Lisa was born in Fort Nelson, British Columbia on February 3, 1968 to Allan Reid Graham and Evelyn Virginia Graham (nee Storbo). Lisa was a beautiful, loving, and caring child and as she moved through British Columbia from town to town, she became the leader and big sister to her ever loving siblings Maxine, Russell, and Richard.

Lisa was an amazing talent, with music always around her; she played the clarinet, piano, drums, and guitar, and she sang along in many family jams. Lisa was also a tremendous athlete and fierce competitor playing at a high level in numerous sports including softball, basketball, volleyball, swimming, and soccer.

Her tenacity, strength, and skill were second to none and she was revered and welcomed by all she played alongside.

Lisa had a wonderful creative and artistic side as well and loved to sketch, write, sculpt, and paint. She was lovingly known for the most beautiful and thoughtfully produced, handmade cards for family that she loved so dearly.

Lisa did most of her schooling in Kamloops and spent time at Cariboo College exploring her interests in sociology, philosophy, and English. Lisa loved to swim and became a life guard and swimming instructor as one of her first jobs. She taught and lifeguarded at all the local pools and taught open water swimming lessons in the Thompson Rivers as well as at Paul Lake. Lisa’s great ability to coach and connect with people led to working with the Kamloops Boys and Girls Club where she excelled and met many wonderful people that would become lifelong friends.

Lisa’s work with the community and her great planning skills landed her a job as a youth programmer for the Township of Langley in 1993 where she continued her love to help and educate youth. Among her many achievements with the Township of Langley, she planned and helped build Langley’s first community skate board park.

Lisa loved to travel and once she had the travel bug, she just couldn’t stop. Her travels took her through many countries in Europe on numerous occasions, including one where she played in the Senior Women’s World Cup Soccer Championship in Italy in 2013. She back-packed through Central America and found a deep love for Costa Rica. She explored Hawaii and numerous other American states, and also spent time in Mexico where she eventually married the love of her life, Colin McGaffin in 2008.

Lisa and Colin grew up in Kamloops and knew of each other as teenagers before spreading their wings to Vancouver and then meeting by chance through mutual friends on a late summer trip back to their home town

in 1996. They kept in touch and reconnected back in Vancouver for a romantic first date canoe ride on Burnaby Lake. Their relationship blossomed while Lisa worked as a youth programmer and Colin as a baker at a large grocery store chain in North Vancouver.

In 1997 they had a beautiful bouncing baby boy, named Kade. Kade brought so much love and joy to Lisa, Colin, and the entire family and they brought their new little family unit back to Kamloops in 1998.

Back in Kamloops, Lisa and Colin started their first small business, Ambiance Designs. Their business was based around interior design and the renovation, recreating, and repurposing of classic furniture that they turned into gems, many of which still live on in households around the community. Lisa’s amazing business sense and drive for excellence helped catapult them into their next grassroots business, Fresh is Best Salsa Company, in 1999. Fresh is Best is well known throughout Canada and through much hard work and perseverance, this business exploded! Starting with an amazing fresh vegetable salsa made after hours and all night long in a local restaurant and sold out the next day at farmers markets to a massive warehouse and production line of multiple dips, taco shells, tortilla chips, and sauces. Kade has followed his parents’ lead and is an integral part of the family business.

As the business grew, so did their family with the birth of their most beautiful daughter, Maizy in 2005.

The bond between mother and daughter was strong and explored many avenues including the love of creation through music and art including drawing, painting, building, sculpting, and playing the piano.

Lisa loved to garden with her family. Each year her garden grew with vigor and so did her dreams of a bigger, better, and more sustainable plot at their house on the hill that spills into Peterson Creek. Lisa loved animals and had many family pets over the years from fish, reptiles, and birds to rabbits, cats, and dogs. She loved them one and all and was always deeply connected to them.

Lisa’s love and passion for the beautiful game of soccer was deep. She not only played on numerous BC tournament teams and two world masters teams but was also a player and sponsor on local Fresh is Best teams for decades in Kamloops. She grew several lifelong friendships and a soccer sisterhood that she cherished very much. Lisa was also a Kamloops Youth Soccer Association coach for 15 years, coaching both her son, Kade and daughter Maizy’s teams; Coach Lisa held these times so dear to her heart.

Lisa’s leadership, on the soccer pitch, in her business, and with family and friends, was ever present. She was always quietly leading us to better ways, better times, and a higher way of thinking, constantly showing us all that a calm, caring, laughing, and loving attitude was always the best way to live. Lisa’s constants were the love for her family, friends, and animals, her business, athletics, and her ability to make a difference in the world.

Although we are all completely heartbroken and crushed by the loss of our lovely Lisa, her beauty, charisma, and creativity will live on in our hearts, minds, and souls. Lisa touched us in such a beautiful way and she will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

Lisa in the sky with diamonds There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they’re gone that light shines on.

The love that you have given and received remains behind to light the lives of those you’ve touched.

– Love Mom and Dad Lisa has been cremated and the family will plan a celebration of life when it is safer to do so. Lisa loved to get together and celebrate with her family and many, many friends so please celebrate the memory of Lisa as you see fit. Lisa’s family appreciates any memories or messages of condolences you would like to share. In lieu of flowers, a charitable donation in Lisa’s memory can be made to the Kamloops Y Women’s Emergency Shelter at www.kamloopsy.org/vawiss-donate.htm.

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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!

She Walks in Beauty LORD BYRON

She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that’s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes; Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.

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

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

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Ronald Edward Newson December 15th, 1935 – December 5th, 2021

“For so many to feel such friendship, love and loss only to realize we are each just a small, but significant, part of an incredible mans’ legacy” Ron was born to Mildred and Leslie Newson and was raised in East Vancouver where he played American football and rugby and graduated in 1955 from Vancouver Technical School.

Being a lifelong hard worker, he was fired from an early job as his boss recognized his potential to do greater things. His career then started at General Electric Warehouse where he quickly advanced to the sales desk and soon again, to the sales department. G.E. transferred him to Montreal for 2 years where he became the Product Manager, after which he went back to Vancouver to service major appliance accounts.

In 1964, Ron, his wife and daughters Darlene and Tracey, moved to Prince George to open Ron Newson’s TV and Appliance Centre on George Street, the first in PG. In 1973 he opened Ron Newson Furniture on Victoria St. and 2nd, later becoming Ron Newson Home Furnishings. From there, he had numerous businesses; including Talisman repairs, which supplied washers and dryers for all the apartments, and the first rent-to-own store in PG - Maison Furniture Rentals.

Throughout his life and career, Ron was also a great supporter to many around him. There are numerous stories of gratitude from those he guided and helped set up in business for themselves, going as far as providing financial support, schooling, and business advice. To many, he was a trusted friend, mentor, father figure and dependable leader who was counted on time and time again. Many of his friendships were lifelong and his relationships went deep.

“Service above self”. Ron believed in investing in those around him as well as his community and was an amazing leader helping build many clubs he belonged to. He joined Rotary in PG in 1970, was a Paul Harris Society member and a benefactor of the Rotary foundation. In 2021, he was inducted as a senator of Kamloops West Rotary, which is an honor reserved for those who have dedicated their lives to Rotary. Ron and Barb travelled to several international conferences, volunteered at, and attended meetings at clubs all over the world, were involved in countless fundraisers to help those in need and hosted numerous exchange students that still call him Dad to this day. Rotary’s Four-way test asks four questions: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Ron exemplified the four-way test. Ron went through life selflessly helping. The funny thing about inspiration, kindness, or a ripple, is that we have no idea how far it will reach or the effect it could have. He truly had a heart like no other!

Ron was also dedicated to the YMCA. He was recruited to the board of the PG YMCA in the 80’s and was part of the leadership Group (volunteers and staff) that went about saving the PG YMCA from insolvency. He did everything he knew how, to help make things better and he remained a committed Y leader right through the Senior Volunteer ranks to Treasurer, Vice President, President and Past President.

Part of the reason there is still a Y in PG was due to his leadership. He subsequently got involved in the Kamloops

www.kamloopsthisweek.com Y board and did 2 terms as Board Leader and again played a role in salvaging and keeping the Kamloops Y alive to serve the community. He was on the board when they decided to raffle a home. Well known as the ‘Y Dream Home’, it has become a very valuable fundraiser now in its 26th year.

Ron was well liked and respected in Y circles across BC and Canada being both a character and an articulate, genuine leader. He also received the Outstanding Community Service award for contributing significantly to the quality of Life in the Community in PG in 1994.

Ron and Barb started dating in 1987 and in 1994, moved to Kamloops and purchased their ‘dream’ home on the river, where they were married in 1995. As always, the dream required a lot of hard work and dedication. Together they created a piece of paradise and an open-door home that has hosted hundreds of gatherings and people from around the world. They continued their love of travel and made friends wherever they went. It was nothing to arrive home and shortly thereafter take off to stay in another country with new friends they had made or vice versa. Don’t talk to strangers was not his motto…he’d invite them to come stay in his home! Truly pillars of the community, they spent much time volunteering and fundraising, giving how and wherever they could. They continued to travel for as long as possible, spending time each year in Maui, Borrego Springs, and whichever large trip they could make. It wasn’t unheard of for them to be working a soup kitchen in Maui.

Ron’s passions also included golf, his vehicle collection, socializing, telling a good story or joke and making people laugh. He had a way of laughing the hardest at himself and his energy was contagious. He could always get to the heart of whomever he met. Their home was commonly referred to as ‘The Zoo’ for his love of animals meant constantly getting more…dogs, cats, rabbits, fish. A good dog book could break his heart and we truly considered sending him off with a pocket full of dog treats.

He was the apple of his kids and grandchildren’s eye.

Spending time at the lake with both his families and always there to support and guide and instill a strong work ethic.

He will be missed more than words can explain. Ron is survived by Barb(wife), stepdaughter Dana (Shane) & grandson Logan, stepson Curt (Taira) & grandchildren Meila & Griffin; daughter Darlene (Stan) & granddaughter Alyssa (Ryan); daughter Tracey (Conrad) & grandchildren; Carisa (Andy); Miranda (Kirk); Chase and Cole, as well as greatgrandchildren: Eli, Raidan, Salem, Anisha, Cypress, Shaylin, Sasha & Seth; brother Ray (Bernice) as well as numerous nephews and nieces.

Ron was welcomed home by his oldest grandson Garrett and is surrounded by his Pet Sanctuary. Days later, they welcomed nephew Doug.

Our family would like to thank everyone who supported us in Ron’s time of need; his friends that continued to take him on weekly outings (you know who you are): RIH; Ponderosa Lodge as well as friends for their cards, flowers, food, and hugs.

If you were Ron’s friend, you were likely his family and he was a man who loved his family dearly, who took care of others, and who tried to leave the world a better place than when he entered it. His wish was granted as he passed away at home in his sleep.

Ron always wanted to “Buy the last drink” so a service will be postponed until he/we can safely do so. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating your time or money to your local food bank or SPCA. “Each journey begins with one step. Each friendship begins with one handshake” “May the hinges of friendship never rust” Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

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Remember

By Christina Rossetti

Remember me when I am gone away, Gone far away into the silent land; When you can no more hold me by the hand, Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.

Remember me when no more day by day You tell me of our future that you planned: Only remember me; you understand It will be late to counsel then or pray.

Yet if you should forget me for a while And afterwards remember, do not grieve: For if the darkness and corruption leave A vestige of the thoughts that once I had, Better by far you should forget and smile Than that you should remember and be sad.

I’m Glad I Touched Shoulders With You

From Bob White’s Scrapbook There’s a comforting thought at the close of the day When I’m weary and lonely and sad That sort of grips hold of this crusty old heart And bids it be merry and glad.

It gets in my soul, and it drives out the blues, And finally thrills through and through.

It’s just a sweet memory that chants the refrain, “I’m glad I touched shoulders with you.”

Did you know you were brave, Did you know you were strong, Did you know there was one leaning hard, Did you know that I listened and waited and prayed And was cheered by your simplest word?

Did you know that I longed for that smile on your face, For the sound of your voice ringing true, Did you know I grew stronger and better because I had merely touched shoulders with you?

I am glad that I live; that I battle and strive For a place that I know I must fill; I’m thankful for sorrows I’ll meet with a grin What fortune may send good or ill; I may not have wealth, I may not be great but I know I shall always be true, For I have in my life that courage you gave, When once I touched shoulders with you.

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