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On February 18, 2012, at approximately 1 11:30 p.m., members of the Barriere RCMP received a report of a domestic assault between re a common law couple at a residence located within the District of Barriere on Birch Lane. w On their arrival police say a woman was located at a neighbour’s residence with minor llo iinjuries n and was removed from the area by ppolice to ensure her safety. Two Barriere RCMP members then went to the woman’s residence in an attempt to locate tth the male suspect, Jordan Leader, 43, and have tth hhim exit the residence. Members entered the hhome and conducted a search for the male and llocated o him in the garage area. Police say they observed the male with a bolt aaction rifle in his hands and the male refused tto comply with police instructions to drop the weapon. Concerned for their safety and that of the male suspect, the RCMP members repositioned outside the residence, established a security perimeter and requested the assistance
of additional police officers from the surrounding area and from the South-East District Emergency Response Team. A further perimeter was set up in the subdivision, and residents of the immediate area were evacuated for their safety. Many other residents outside the immediate area were requested to stay inside their homes. Members of the Southeast District Emergency Response Team and of the Lower Mainland Emergancy Response Team maintained security for public safety while providing assistance to the Southeast District Negotiation Team. The Southeast District Negotiation Team continued discussions with the male overnight and after over 29 hours the male subject exited the garage in the early morning hours and was taken into custody without incident. Residents of the area who were evacuated say they were relieved to be able to return to their homes, and those who left by choice and not permitted to return, were also eager to be able to enter their homes again. ...continued on page 2
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A police car blocks the entrance to Bradford Road in Barriere during a lock down of the subdivision and adjacent area. The lock down was in response to a police standoff with a 43-year-old male that ended without incident after 29 hours of negotiation.
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“We went to church on Sunday morning and were surprised to see that there was a check point at the bottom of our road,” said resident Jack Wood, “We were told that we would not be able to come back through until the situation had been resolved. We took the opportunity to visit a former colleague in Kamloops who is very ill right now. When we came home about 6:30 p.m. the road was still closed. “We were not particularly worried about our safety we had not been evacuated because we live at the oppo-
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site end of the subdivision. The only precaution we took was to lock our house just in case. “We think that the police were efficient, they did what needed to be done, and they had the training and experience needed to deal with the situation. They did not want to put anyone’s safety at risk. It is a tricky situation to protect the public at times when there’s trouble. It was not a big inconvenience for us, and we believe that the actions of the young man could really have been a call for help.”
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Carol Ann Sandercott, 61, was fatally injured as a result of a reported accidental firearm discharge in her Barriere home the afternoon of Monday, Feb. 20. RCMP and BC Ambulance Services attended the emergency call to the residence, where the victim was transported by ambulance to the Barriere
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B.C. budget taxes business, caps spending By Tom Fletcher Black Press VICTORIA – The B.C. government is restricting spending increases and keeping its small business income tax alive to meet its balanced budget target before the 2013 election. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon presented his first budget Tuesday, with a deficit of $969 million for the fiscal year starting April 1, as B.C. pays to end the harmonized sales tax. His three-year plan predicts a $154 million surplus in 2013-14 and $250 million surplus the following year. To do that, the budget aims to hold government spending growth down to two per cent for three years, with most of it going to health and education. That leaves most other ministries with little or no increase for inflation, a restriction that is expected to reduce overall B.C. government staff from about 27,000 this year to 25,000 by 2014-15. Falcon also reversed course on business taxes. The government has been promising for years
that it would eliminate the small business income tax this spring, after lowering it to the current 2.5 per cent. Now it will continue at 2.5 per cent until B.C.’s financial picture improves. Falcon is also considering a one per cent increase in the general corporate tax rate to 11 per cent, but not for another year depending on financial conditions. That move positions the B.C. Liberals politically for an election against NDP leader Adrian Dix, who has called for a corporate tax increase. Canadian Federation of Independent Business spokesperson Shachi Kurl said business people understand the need for government revenue, but the extra tax burden will affect investment. The last scheduled carbon tax increase will go ahead on July, from 5.56 cents on a litre of gasoline to 6.67 cents. The budget holds that level while a review of the carbon tax program looks at the rate and offsetting income tax cuts. Falcon promised carbon tax relief soon for greenhouse opera-
tors, and hinted at additional help for other farmers. The cash-strapped government is putting surplus provincial assets up for sale starting next year, including a sevenhectare property north of Kelowna that was proposed for a new Okanagan correctional centre before a new site near Oliver was chosen. Another six-hectare parcel in Surrey is to be sold, along with about 100 others around the province, many of them school properties. The budget also reveals a plan to sell B.C.’s liquor distribution system and warehouses to a private operator. Falcon called the move “an opportunity to get out of a business we don’t have to be in,� as well as a way to raise money. Falcon said the deal will protect union workers in the transition to a private wholesaler. Government retail liquor stores are not affected. Liquor and tobacco taxes will be adjusted to keep prices the same once the HST is phased out.
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NDP says Falcon’s budget political VICTORIA – Tuesday’s B.C. Liberal budget is more about political positioning than managing the province’s books, NDP finance critic Bruce Ralston says. Ralston called Finance Minister Kevin Falcon’s target of two per cent spending growth for three years “unrealistic,� and motivated by a need to hold two by-elections this year and a general election in 2013. Ralston also questioned Falcon’s proposal to increase general corporate income tax rate by a point, but not until April 2014 and only if the gov-
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Good riddance to a bad bill The battle to get rid of the long-gun registry is a done deal with the 159-130 vote in the House of Commons on Feb. 15. The long-awaited vote stayed true to party lines for the most part with the Conservative MPs standing for the elimination of the registry, while all of the opposition MPs, except two from the New Democratic Party, voting against killing that portion of the Firearms Act. The highly controversial bill was introduced in 2001 by the Liberal government of Jean Chrétien. It was controversial prior to its introduction and the lines were drawn between rural and urban Canada. The former argued it would cost farmers, ranchers and hunters extra money to own and carry rifles that were needed for work and pleasure. Urbanites argued for the bill because they were concerned about the increased random killings in the cities. Then the scales turned in favour of the registry in the aftermath of the Polytechnique Massacre where Marc Lepine killed 14 women. Eventually, the Liberals used their majority to push the bill through the House The federal Liberals stated their goal for the registry was to reduce crime by making every f irearm traceable. Clearly, it was ludicrous to think this would happen because criminals don’t register their guns. However, police off icers across the country had the opportunity to check the registry to see if there were weapons in the house before approaching the door. Meanwhile, those against the registry also complained about the waste of their tax dollars on the ill-conceived program, as well as the costly bureaucracy it would produce. It immediately lived up to all of the negative billing the opposition MPs and the public complained about. Over the years, it has cost millions and millions of dollars (estimated at $65 million in 2010/11) and all for nothing but political posturing. One can only wonder what positive and much-needed programs could have been put in place with this money. The one saving grace is the feds can dump the bureaucratic costs in the push to save government spending. By Ken Alexander - 100 Mile House Free Press
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One of the seven deadly sins To the editor; The economic uncertainty in North America has resulted in a flurry of finger-pointing, but too few of us are willing to look in the mirror and say, “I see the problem, it’s me.” Wal-Mart rushed off to Asia to undercut their competitors and consumers rushed to WalMart to buy low cost products. The export of American manufacturing jobs quickly
became unstoppable. Recently Chinese workers at Foxconn, a giant electronics supplier for Apple, threatened mass suicide because of their atrocious working conditions. Why didn’t consumers protest by boycotting Apple products? Apple executives know why and so do all the other corporate executives. When the North American middle class was living large, a
‘Union Made’ label was attached to countless products. But consumers, even union members, flocked to the lowcost big-box stores. Corporations were more than eager to pad their profits by manufacturing products in countries with no expensive health and safety regulations and an overabundance of cheap labour. Greed was recognized as one of man’s seven deadly sins a long
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Bond weighs in on DriveABLE safety assessments in B.C. VICTORIA - I recognize that the prospect of losing one’s driving privileges can be very upsetting. For most of us, driving is an important part of maintaining our lifestyle and independence. As we age, it is normal for our driving abilities to change and it’s important to pay attention to these changes and make necessary adjustments. Government has the responsibility of balancing an individual’s desire to drive with the responsibility to ensure the public safety of all British Columbians. DriveABLE is one of the tools we use to help us make those decisions in a fair and responsible way. We believe it is the best assessment available to determine a person’s cognitive ability to drive. The DriveABLE assessment is scientifically based and is used not only in British Columbia, but in jurisdictions across North America. I understand that a person who is faced with a driving assessment will experience some anxiety about the process. I want to assure all British Columbians, especially seniors, that I hear
their concerns about DriveABLE. It is clear that as a government, we need to do a better job of explaining the process and we intend to do just that. I’ve asked the superintendent of motor vehicles to develop an outreach plan that will have staff visit communities across the province to speak with individuals and their families to explain driver medical fitness requirements and demonstrate how the DriveABLE assessment works. At age 80, every driver is asked to complete a Driver Medical Examination with their physician. This is a general medical assessment that examines a person’s medical fitness to drive safely, and it assesses vision, physical abilities and medical conditions that may affect driving. Only those people who have been identified by a physician as having cognitive issues are referred by the Office of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles, to DriveABLE. Government pays the full cost of the assessment for any drivers they refer. It is important to note that not all seniors need to take a DriveABLE assessment. Of the nearly half a million drivers over the age of 65 in B.C., only about
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1,500 are referred by the superintendent of motor vehicles each year for a DriveABLE assessment, as a result of concerns about their cognitive ability to drive safely. The decision to remove a person’s driving privileges is not taken lightly, and in all driver medical fitness decisions, the superintendent of motor vehicles will consider changes to medical information or physician advice when making decisions about an individual’s driving status. W i t h o u t DriveABLE, the superintendent of motor vehicles would be obligated to base driver fitness decisions on a general medical diagnosis of cognitive decline, which means more drivers would be prohibited from driving than are presently. Since DriveABLE was introduced in 2005, we’ve expanded from just three locations to 17, to give drivers across the province more convenient access. Mobile units are often deployed to smaller communities such as Fort St John and Peace River. We continue to look at opportunities to expand services, where required. Let me clear up some myths about the in-office assessment, which is designed
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to assess for driving errors associated with cognitive decline, not general driving skill or knowledge of rules of the road. Although the in-office assessment is presented by a healthcare professional on a touch-screen monitor, computer knowledge is not required and has no bearing on assessment results. The staff who administer the in-office DriveABLE assessment are trained health-care professionals who guide the driver through the assessment from start to finish. It is our priority to better support the transition that all families face as driving abilities change. This government is committed to helping British Columbians better understand the DriveABLE cognitive assessment and the services available to them. I believe we all share the same goal of improving safety for everyone on our roads and highways and we feel the DriveABLE assessment is helping to achieve that. For more information on driver medical fitness issues in B.C., visit: www.pssg.gov. bc.ca/osmv/
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Community-to-community forum gets Harper Creek update By Keith McNeill The Times
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A recently announced increase in the estimated size of the ore body means the Harper Creek project is now one of the largest potential copper projects in Canada, Yellowhead Mining executive vice-president Ron Handford told a community-to-community forum held at the Sportsplex last Wednesday. The next major challenge will be financing the $760 million construction phase. A preliminary economic analysis done last March was based on production of 70,000 tonnes per day, said Handford. That would be about half the production levels of the Highland Valley copper mine near Logan Lake. The recently released drilling results mean the proposed Harper Creek mine would have a life longer than the 22 years predicted in the PEA. The Harper Creek ore
body is very low grade but similar to that found a Gibraltar and Mount Polley mines, he said. Advantages include the size of the ore body, power costs, and unique characteristics such as low waste. He said the mine would have a low environmental impact. The company expects to file an environmental assessment later this year. “Hydro is the critical path item,” Handford said. “If we get the permits in mid-2013, we could be operational by late 2014 to mid-2015, depending on Hydro availability.” Yellowhead executives made trips to Japan, China and Korea last fall, looking for financial partners. There also has been interest shown from Europe. Several visitors from Japan went on a helicopter tour of the proposed mine site the week before last, he said. “We’re very confi-
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dent that this project is financeable,” Handford said. Construction would create about 500 jobs, most of them temporary, would involve skilled trades, and the workers likely would stay in camps. There would be over 350 jobs created once the mine becomes operational. Many of these jobs would be available to local residents with some on-site training. Of these, about 150 would be in mine operations, 100 in mine maintenance, 90 in the processing plant and 30 in general administration. The mine would be an open pit approximately 2.5 km by 2.5 km in size at the top of the ridge southwest of Vavenby. Waste and tailings would be left nearby in a valley about four km by two km in size that would be dammed at one end. The dam would capture snowmelt that would be used for milling operations and to cover tail-
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(L-r) Clearwater Mayor John Harwood, Barriere Mayor Bill Humphreys and Simpcw band councilor Fred Fortier discuss matters of mutual concern during a community-to-community forum held in the Sportsplex in Clearwater last Wednesday. About 30 representatives from local governments, TNRD and Simpcw First Nation took part. Major items on the agenda included updates on Yellowhead Mining’s Harper Creek project and BC Hydro’s plans to upgrade electrical power to the Valley. ings that might otherwise create acid. Water would be recycled and there should be no discharge to the environment, Handford said. Simpcw First Nation is negotiating an impact/ benefits agreement with Yellowhead Mining, said band councilor Fred Fortier. The band has also
started discussions with the province about revenue sharing. Band administrator Doug Brown noted that the agreement and revenue sharing should be seen as opportunities for all Valley residents, not just Simpcw. Wells Gray Country (Area A) director Tim Pennell said that local
governments also should be prepared for the negative impacts a sudden influx of people a new mine would bring. Fortier noted that the environmental assessment presently being done includes a socioeconomic analysis. “When you get that number of people coming into Clearwater,
you’re going to have problems,” he said. Mayor John Harwood observed that there are only 240 students at Clearwater Secondary School, down from a maximum of 540. That means that not a lot of new infrastructure would be needed to deal with an influx of new people.
Open season shows support for Kinder Morgan pipeline doubling in NT Valley The Times A proposal by Kinder Morgan to double its Trans Mountain Pipeline through the North Thompson Valley has taken another step forward.
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Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. announced last Tuesday that the commitments received through Kinder Morgan Canada’s recent open season support moving forward with the proposed Trans Mountain pipeline system expansion. The expansion open season, held between Oct. 20, 2011, and Feb. 16, 2012, received strong binding commercial support from a diverse group of customers. “The response to our open season was very encouraging,” said Ian Anderson, president of Kinder Morgan Canada. “The strong support received through this process will now allow us to complete initial project design and planning. We are looking forward to engaging in dialogue with First Nations, interested stakeholders and communities along the pipeline. The final decision on the proposed project will be known by the end of the first quarter of this year.” The expansion open season was based on a 600,000 barrels per day (bpd) capacity design, up from the existing 300,000 bpd capacity. The proposed expansion is anticipated to cost approximately $3.8 billion. The 1,150-km Trans Mountain pipeline system runs from Edmonton to Burnaby. It has been operating for 60 years, providing the only West Coast market access for Canadian oil products, including about 90 percent of the gasoline supplied to the Lower Mainland.
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BC Hydro considers more power for the North Thompson Valley By Keith McNeill The Times BC Hydro is looking at three options to bring more power into the North Thompson Valley, according to company spokesperson Jennifer Walker-Larsen. A planning study into the options should be complete by late spring, she told a community-to-community forum held at the Sportsplex last Wednesday. However, a new transmission line usually takes four to six years to build, she said. The three options being looked at are: 1. A new 230 kV line from Hundred Mile House to Clearwater that would be approximately 100 km long. 2. A new 85 km long 230 kV line from near Mica Dam over the mountains to Vavenby. This would require a new substation to covert the 500 kV power from Mica Dam to 230 kV. 3. A second 138 kV line from Brocklehurst to Vavenby (preliminary analysis indicates this alternative is the least technically preferred). Presently a single-circuit radial 138 kV transmission line serves the Valley, said WalkerLarsen. The line is 347 km long
and runs from Brocklehurst to the Trans Mountain pumping station north of Valemount. There are seven distribution substations, at Heffley, Barriere, Clearwater, Vavenby, Avola, Blue River, Valemount and McBride. There are also eight pipeline substations and one sawmill substation. According to Walker-Larsen, BC Hydro has more than enough capacity on the existing transmission line to serve current peak loads. However, there is not sufficient capacity to serve potential new large customers (such as Yellowhead Mining’s proposed Harper Creek project near Vavenby). The planning study will look at the three options and consider technical feasibility, cost, reliability, capacity, environment, property and First Nations issues. Once BC Hydro identifies the preferred alternative, it will report its decision and then seek budget approvals. The Crown corporation will also need to get regulatory approvals, including the BC Utilities Commission and/or environmental assessment, if required. Wells Gray Country (Area A)
director Tim Pennell was concerned about the possible four to six year timetable for the project. The BC Hydro spokesperson said how much time would be needed would be clearer once the scope of the project is known. Simpcw band councilor Fred Fortier observed that there have been no major transmission line extensions in B.C. for years, except where mining companies were involved. “There are other options regarding ownership of the line. Simpcw are having discussions with Hydro,” said Fortier. “There are some glitches that Hydro is putting out that we think are not beneficial to the Valley,” he added. Electrical power has been a major issue in the North Thompson and Robson valleys for years. The wildfires of 2003 amply demonstrated the energy security shortfalls of having a single transmission line. Correcting the problem was one of the major priorities identified during a recent workshop held on the Barriere to Valemount economic development corridor held recently in Valemount.
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Mainland and Alberta. “It is essential that we continue to invest in important transportation routes, including Highway 5,” said Prince GeorgeValemount MLA Shirley Bond. “This is a busy corridor with signif icant volumes of commercial, commuter and tourism traff ic. Resurfacing will ensure a smoother, safer ride for all users.” The project details include: · Resurfacing of about 18 km of Highway 5 from Valemount to the Highway 16 junction at Tete Jaune Cache. · Resurfacing of approximately 42 km of Highway 5 from Avola overhead to the Whitewater River. · Highway and
shoulder resurfacing of about 22 km of Highway 5 from Albreda to the CN overhead. · The projects will go to tender this month, with construction this summer. Since 2001, the Province has invested over $800 million in
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Council meeting. The Parks committee recommended, and Council passed, that at this time Council support the proposed placement of bird and bat houses, butterfly and humming bird garden plantings, and a naturalist’s assessment of the proposed ECO park area, and further, that more research into the location and design of a fish viewing platform be undertaken with the results brought back to the committee for consideration at a future meeting. Council also passed the recommendation that a maximum of $5,000 be transferred to the Economic Development budget to be slated to be used, if necessary, to facilitate a Local Business Trade Show in 2012. The date for this Trade Show will likely be in May or June. Council members passed a motion to extend the current District Municipal Engineering Consulting Services Contract with True consulting Group for an additional two years to December 31, 2013. Executive Assistant, Tasha Buchanan, reported on some funds received by Council for the Barriere Community Garden. Early in 2011, with the help of staff, Liz Gilbertson submitted an entry on behalf of the Barriere Community Garden to the Pepsi Refresh Canada Project voting contest, for a $5,000 grant to aid in the insstallation of an automatic sprinkler system
and for the construction of a shade structure within the garden. While the submission came within one position of winning the grant, unfortunately, it was not successful. However, common voting strategy within the contest was to align your project with other projects in other categories in a ‘you vote for us, we’ll vote for you’ type arrangement. Barriere made some strong alliances within the contest, with some of those equally deserving projects actually winning their grants. Barriere must have made a positive impression on some of the individuals participating in the contest, as the District was contacted by those individuals who wanted to send in monetary donations to the Garden. These donations came in from across Canada and totaled $1,200. A reserve account for the donations has been set up for the funds to be used towards the sprinkler system installation. A press release will be submitted to the media in the spring acknowledging the financial contributors to the project. The North Thompson Valley Garden Club is making plans to complete this project at the beginning of the spring and will be actively seeking volunteers to help with the trench digging, removal of old pipe, and helping with the installation of the system where needed. Council members then passed a motion to provide an in-kind
donation of one day’s staff time for two employees to install the system in the Garden, and to donate in-stock materials valued to a maximum of $100 to this project. Mayor Humphreys proclaimed March 2012 as Community Social Services Awareness Month. “Whereas, community social services are vital to the quality of life of all British Columbians, and whereas, community social services in B.C. include services for children, youth and families; Aboriginal peoples and communities; people with disabilities; people and families dealing with mental health and/or substance use problems; people in community justice services, including correction services, victim service programs and violence against women programs; women and their families in transition houses or sexual assault centres; individuals involved in community projects, employment training programs and community rehabilitation services programs; as well as early childhood development and child care, community living supports, multicultural, settlement and immigrant services; and more, and whereas, the availability of these supportive services helps improve the quality of life for everyone, while making our communities stronger, socially responsive and more stable; and whereas, greater recognition
and understanding of the critical role these services play in our communities is needed to ensure their continued accessibility, availability and improvement, and whereas our Lieutenant Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council, has been please to enact Order in Council 903 on October 11, 2002; now know ye that we do by these presents proclaim and declare that March 2012, shall be known as “Community Social Services Awareness Month” in the District of Barriere.” Councillor Smith reported that she took part in the Emergency Social Services evacuation reception centre on the evening of Sunday, February 19, which took place due to the armed standoff on Birch Lane. Mayor Humphreys thanked all the ESS members who took part in this event. He also requested that staff send a letter of thanks to the RCMP for all the officers who came out during this difficult event. In particular to Corporal Underhill who kept the District advised on the situation both during and after. Council moved to send a letter of support to Barriere Search and Rescue who are applying to have permission to have lights and sirens on their vehicles. Council then adjourned into a closed session. The next District of Barriere Council meeting will be on March 5, at 7 p.m.
B-Day dressup A birthday party for Seanna Armstrong (second from right) at the Station House Restaurant in Barriere on Saturday, Feb. 11, proved to be a fun and colourful affair for all. STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward
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“Who runs the District?” District Council and staff have been working on the budget for this year. Costs are up and revenues from other sources are down. The honeymoon of a newly incorporated District has come to an end. Choices around what are needed expenses and a nice to do project will need to be addressed. It may make for some tense times around the Council table but it all has to be done. Add to this the water meter project, beginning the design phase of the sewer project, decisions around downtown revitalization, attending to business retention plus growth and the need to realign or refocus efforts on industrial land development in light of recent down turns in that sector and it makes for some very long meetings. I am glad that the standing committees are now for the most part in place and working Recently a number of residents have asked me “Who runs the District?” I admit I was a bit puzzled by the question and further to that by the number of people that asked me the same thing. I gave my own idea on the subject which is that it was the residents that actually run the District. Each Councillor and the Council as a whole are there to hear the ideas of the residents. In a democracy the majority determines which ideas are acted on. Those ideas are then turned into projects, policies or whatever needs to happen. The Council then directs District staff to carry out the work. After I say all this you would think I was doing stand up comedy. Laughter is a generally good thing but in this case it strikes me that there may be some serious shortfalls happening in the communication portion of our local government. Public input is always hard to collect. Public opinions on the other hand seem to always flow from small vocal groups or individuals with their own agendas. We live in a small town situation. To speak out may carry some unwanted criticism that unlike laughter is never a good thing. A person should feel free to say what they think with a hope that they can be heard. How to correct this problem is complex but not impossible. Currently a person wanting to speak to Council files a form to speak as a delegation. Then they come and say what they want in front of not only Council but the other members of the public that are in attendance. Public speaking for most people is as much fun
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as a root canal or spending Saturday night listening to a pyramid sales pitch from your long lost buddy thereby missing the hockey game. It is no wonder most folks avoid the issue all together. There is no magic fix but I can offer up a number of ways for anyone wanting to put forth an idea or perhaps a comment around how things are being done in The District. As always you can call the Councillor that you feel most comfortable speaking to. Their contact numbers and email addresses are on the District website or can be obtained by calling the District at (250) 672-9751. You can also contact me personally by my email which is mayor@barriere.ca I am the only person that reads those emails. You can also mail or drop off a letter at the District office the address is Box 219, 4936 Barriere Town Road. B.C. V0E 1E0. Mark the envelope confidential if you wish. Please let me know if you want a response and the best manner to do that. The District of Barriere needs to know what you think so that we can proceed in a direction that suits the wishes of the majority. To end on a positive note we had a very successful Walk for Memories this year. The final total is approximately $6700 up $1486 from last year. We had some walkers travel here to participate and I was sent a donation from Karen, Jean, Beth and Christina over at the Sorrento branch of the Salmon Arm Saving and Credit Union. There was no walk in their community and they wanted to support the efforts here in Barriere. Thanks to them and all those whose efforts at events such as this make Barriere such a wonderful place to live and grow. There have been a number of serious incidents in the District in the last few days. There is no official resolution to any of them at this time. I wish to respect the privacy of all that are involved and the needs of those that are working towards this resolution. I ask that residents please be patient and let the process work.
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(Above) Leanne and Brent Hamblin with their cocker spaniels Hope and Faith, received graduation certificates during the Good Dog basic obedience class recently held at the fall fair hall.
(Right) Colleen Lyons and her Airedale terrier Emily were also rewarded for their six weeks of hard work during the course that culminated with a well-earned graduation.
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NT Garden Club receives $1,200 By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal The Feb. 19, Barriere meeting of the North Thompson Valley Garden Club (NTVGC) had only a few items on the agenda. First, a clarification regarding an item from the previous meeting; when anyone places an order with McFadden for seeds or plants and mentions the NTV Garden Club, the club will then get a $10 credit for every $100 spent by the individual. The club can then place an order themselves with the totaling credit. Liz Gilbertson, chair of the Barriere Community Garden committee, reported on an exciting development. Last year the NTVGC entered the Pepsi Refresh Grant to try for a $5,000 grant for the garden’s sprinkler
system and a shaded structure. While the submission came within one position of winning the grant, it was not successful. However, common voting strategy within the contest was to align your project with other projects in other categories in a ‘you vote for us, we’ll vote for you’ type arrangement. Barriere made some strong alliances within the contest, with some of those equally deserving projects winning their grants. Barriere must have made a positive impression on some of the individuals participating in the contest, as the District was contacted by several individuals who wanted to send in monetary donations to the Garden. These donations came in from across Canada and totaled $1,200.
The District of Barriere is holding the funds for NTVGC and will be voting at the Feb. 20, Council meeting, on whether they will provide an in-kind
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Thirty-three grade 5 students at Barriere Elementary have successfully completed the core program in Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) and were recognized for that accomplishment at the school on Feb. 17. Thanks to the program, and their enthusiastic instructor, Barriere RCMP Cst. Dana Napier, the students have all made a personal commitment to avoid the pressures to begin using drugs. A number of the students also read essays during the ceremonies that they had written regarding saying no to drugs. Cst. Napier, Cpl. Underhill, and principal Janicki presented graduation certificates and t-shirts to the graduating students, and then everyone enjoyed cake and refreshments. D.A.R.E Graduates from Ms. Oates’ class: Kurt Bodor, Meghan Booth, Brayden DeFelice, Brooke Hartman, Dane Hawkings, Pamela LeFeuvre, Ryan Manion, Katie McInnes, Rebecca Quiding, Sara Sabyan, Evan Saunders, and Livia Spooner-Reese D.A.R.E Graduates from Ms. William’s Class: Seanna Armstrong, Tashina Ault, Irene Beeton, Matlock Brown, Kamryn Cousins, Taylynn Eustache, Karan Gill, Jake Graf, Emma Hamblin, Dryden Howe, Payden Irving, Sami Jones, Gerald Loring, Hark Mahal, Zarina Mitchell, Casaundra Pedersen, Lane Robinson, Brayden Smith, Daniel Stonehouse, Colton VanNieuwkerk, and Brittany Waite. The D.A.R.E program is sponsored and supported by: Royal Canadian Mounted Police, School District 73, the Parent Advisory Committee, and the Community of Barriere.
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(Above) RCMP D.A.R.E. instructor Cst. Dana Napier shares laughter with program graduate Gerald Loring during the D.A.R.E. graduation celebration. (Right) Cst. Napier presents Ryan Manion with his graduation certificate.
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Estylo named Barriere Business of the Year North Thompson Star/Journal Estylo Hair & Spa are the recipients of the Barriere Business of the Year award from the Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce for 2011. Lynn Rhodes-Ortega, owner of the business, accepted the awards from Kamloops - North Thompson MLA Terry Lake, and chamber president Scott Kershaw. Staff from Estylo were also on hand to help celebrate the win. Three other area businesses were recognized as runners-up, and received a certificate noting this accomplishment from MLA Lake; Barriere AG Foods, Barriere Irly Building Centre, and the Barriere IDA Pharmacy. In conjunction with the award celebration the chamber also hosted their 8th Annual Silent Auction, which received numerous donations from both business and individuals for this annual chamber fundraiser. Just under 100 attendees enjoyed wine, h’ordevours, and some good spirited bidding against each other as they perused the items laid out on tables throughout the fall fair hall. “This is our only fundraiser of the year,” commented chamber president Scott Kershaw, “The money we realize from the silent auction, and our annual membership dues are what we operate the chamber on for the year. We really appreciate Terry Lake for his support, as well as all of the sponsors, those who donated items, and all the people who came out and supported this event.”
Ivan Lee receives an award for Barriere AG Foods from MLA Terry Lake.
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(Above) Estylo Hair & Spa owner, Lynn Rhodes-Ortega, accepts the Barriere Business of the Year from MLA Terry Lake during the Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce Silent Auction and Business of theYear awards, Feb. 18, in the Fall Fair Hall. (Left) The 8th Annual Silent Auction offered a large number of items that received active bidding from attendees.
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Garden Club will attend the Council meeting. The only other committee with a report was the Seedy Saturday Committee. This year’s Seedy Saturday will be in April, with more information available at the next meeting. After the meeting, Tony Piluso came and gave a very informative talk about pruning. Piluso said he started pruning grapes when he was 12, and Christmas trees when he was 15. He was able to explain in simple terms that all could understand how and why different kinds of trees get pruned different ways. Several members had brought branches from their gardens, which he used for the demonstration. Anyone who missed this talk can visit Piluso at his Timeless Treasures Antique Store on Connor Road, in Barriere, where he would be happy to chat about pruning (or antiques). The next North Thompson Valley Garden Club meeting will be on March 18.
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SPORTS A day at the Wells Gray Army Cadets Cadets from Barriere, Vavenby, and Clearwater join to practice air rifle firing By Margot Venema The Times Safety f irst! This was the mantra of the day for the 2941 Wells Gray Army Cadets on Saturday morning, Feb. 4, at the Clearwater Legion. Cadets from Bar riere, Vavenby, and Clearwater were practicing air rifle f iring for the Canadian Cadet Movement Marksmanship Zone Competitions on Feb. 11-12 in Vernon. A team of f ive Cadet Corps members will be selected to compete in the Zone Competitions against 12-15 other teams from the region. The highest scoring team goes to the provincials and eventually to the nationals. It is a big thing to partici-
pate. Captain Angele Grenier from Merritt p r ov i d e s training support for the region and teaches the Cadets safe and responsible air rifle handling. They are all excited about this practice. “What are the three things most important things to remember?” Capt. Grenier asks the Cadets. The Cadets answer: “Safety f irst, teamwork, and focus.” Then they rehearse the f ive principles of air rifle f iring: “Trigger control, holding, position, breathing, and aiming.” Then they get to work. The Cadets work in teams of two in which one person operates the air rifle and the
other is assigned as coach. Coaches are very important because they pick up the equipment and help their teammate with positioning the rifle to get the best possible shot. They look through a telescope and see where the target is hit. Based on their f indings, they give directions on paper to the person f iring the air r i f l e b e c a u s e t h ey are not allowed to talk. It is all about concentration. Every Cadet handling an air rifle has to wear safety goggles and a shooting jacket for protection. When they lie down, they have to f ind a comfortable position and follow a strict sequence to load the air rifle.
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Elnora Crier-Jamerson lines up on a target during air rifle practice during a recent Wells Gray Army Cadets meeting. Then they aim at the target set up on the other side of the room and f ire. The platoon has
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Club speeches include Giraffe 4-H and Bubble Gum An amazing speech day for the Yellowhead 4-H Club! Our speech day was held on Sunday, February 19, at the Barriere Lions Hall. There were 27 prepared speeches. We began with senior member Spencer Pawloff with his speech about his tractor, and finished with junior member Madi Kerslake, who was speaking about her first year in 4-H. Our new members to the club: Kiera Eustache, Jonathan Fe n n e l l , Ky l e Zurbrugg, Taylynn Eustache, Kurt Young, Emma Hamblin, all junior members, did an amazing job for their f irst speech. Joshua Tremblay, our only pre-club member, was also brave enough to get up on stage for his first speech. Topics ranged from Giraffe 4-H (Grace
Yellowhead 4H Club Report By ByAlexander Christine Peterson Kempter
Kempter) to Gum (Kathleen Pilatzke). Sarah-Kate Smith with her speech entitled ‘Farm Kids’ was first out of the juniors, with Emma Hamblin and her speech about her Cog (cat who wants to be a dog) in second place, and Madi Kerslake in third. For seniors, Hannah Feller was first with her speech about Terry Fox in the senior division. Christine Kempter placed second with her speech entitled ‘Earthworms’, and in third was Jacob Peterson who did his speech on Piroclastic Flows. All the seniors in 4-H had to do impromptu speeches.
An impromptu speech is where a senior gets a topic and they have to do a one to two minute speech on it. They have a minute and a half to prepare. There was some stammering and staring into space to think for a few seconds (seconds that felt more like hours!), but everyone handled it well. A huge pat on the back to all the seniors who got up there! An enormous thankyou to all our wonderful judges: Helen Fraser, Kathy Cooper, June Webb, (senior judges) Kathy Matthews, Christine Oats, Natasha Holowaychuk, (junior judges), and Janet Huber (pre-club judge). Good luck to Hannah Feller and Sarah-Kate Smith, who will be going on to the District speeches!
Norovirus making rounds in North Thompson Residents advised that hand washing is the best way to combat the virus North Thompson Star/Journal
enough fluids, such as water, juices, clear soups, or oral rehydration fluids, Norovirus is making the rounds in so you don’t get dehydrated. Currently, there is no vaccine or the North Thompson Valley this winter. Norovirus is a group of viruses medication that can prevent an infecthat cause acute gastroenteritis, often tion. The key to preventing the virus, called the stomach flu or winter vomit- or to at least reduce it from spreading, is hand washing, especially after using ing disease. This is not influenza or the flu, the toilet, changing diapers, or before eating or preparing which is a respiratory food. Proper hand infection caused by the Proper hand washing requires warm influenza virus. Every running water, soap year there are outwashing requires and cleansing of the breaks of norovirus in hands for about 30 secB.C. communities, and warm running onds. Bathrooms used are common in nursing by sick people should homes, daycare centres, water, soap and be disinfected with a and schools. cleansing of the dilute bleach solution The symptoms, (one part bleach to nine which show up within hands for about parts water). Any food a day or two of being that has been handled exposed, are an upset 30 seconds. by a person with the stomach and vomitvirus or exposed while ing, often followed by cramping, chills, fever and diarrhea. It a person vomited should be thrown usually begins suddenly and lasts for out. If you do get the virus, stay home one to three days. It is rarely severe and from work and discourage visitors to hospital care is usually not required. This virus spreads best when people the home during the illness and for two don’t wash their hands, or if someone days after you get better. Even when diarrhea and vomiting have stopped, with it handles food, water or ice. The most important thing to the virus can still be in the stool for as remember if you get it, is to drink long as two weeks.
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Yellowhead 4-H Club speech day participants show the certificates they received for a job well done at the Lion’s Hall on Sunday, Feb. 19.
Avalanche warning given out for most of B.C.’s backcountry last week North Thompson Star/Journal The Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) issued a special public avalanche warning on Feb. 23, for a widespread area of the province’s backcountry. The warning includes the mountainous areas of the Cariboos, the North and South Columbias, the North and South Rockies, the Lizard Range, the Purcells, the South Coast Inland and Northwest Inland. The warning is in effect from Friday, February 24, through to Monday, February 27. “The clear, dry spell covering the province in early February had a weakening effect on the surface of the snow at that time,” explains Karl Klassen, Manager of the CAC’s Public Avalanche Warning Services. “Now that surface is buried and left us with a very complex upper snowpack, with a number of weak layers. Conditions are very tricky to manage right now. If you’re going into avalanche terrain, you need local knowledge, extensive experience and training.” The CAC is advising all recreational backcountry users to carefully monitor the advice in the avalanche bulletins. Everyone in
a backcountry party needs to be equipped with a shovel, probe and transceiver and the CAC strongly recommends all backcountry users take an avalanche awareness
course. Snowpack stability changes constantly throughout the winter. Backcountry users need to check the avalanche bulletin regularly to keep informed of condi-
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Photography on an unexpected snowy day After days of overcast weather, British Columbia’s February skies dropped lots and lots of light, fluffy, wet snow. Who would have guessed? Certainly not the celebrities that read the news to us. Nevertheless, there were several inches of fresh snow in the morning that wasn’t there the day before and the white landscape was a grand opportunity for photography. The foggy, white, crystallized, hoarfrostdecorated vegetation I wrote about two weeks ago was gone and replaced with soft billowy snow. Everything was white, and with the increase in temperature I didn’t even need to wear gloves. It’s hard to turn the dials on my camera with padded fingers, and not fogging up my LCD was nice also. I wrote about the previous week’s damp, bothersome cold, however, this day it was comfortable wandering through the snow covered woods and fields. I was quickly reminded that I had to be careful not to get covered with snow while I trudged through that land-
scape. I didn’t even get past our garden path before both my camera and I was covered with snow. However, I had a hat, and my camera was easily wiped off with the old dishrag I stuck in my pocket. As always, I also had a lens hood and clear filter on the lens. A lens hood is good under any condition. Not only will a lens hood shade the front lens element from image softening cross light, and protect the lens from front impact, it shelters the lens from snow. And a filter can always be removed after bumping a lens into a snow-covered branch. Unlike my last cold day session when I used a flash and saw no need for a tripod, this time I opted to use a tripod. In my excitement I tried some handheld photographs, but the close, low-lit macro images weren’t very sharp. I expect photographers with image stabilizing lenses might have been more successful, but the combination of a long, manual-focusing lens, and my not so sharp eyesight left much to be desired. So I lugged along
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* O H N % N MA N my tripod. I’m not complaining, as I like using a tripod and those that know me have surely heard me say, “If you don’t like using a tripod, it’s because you have never used a good one.” I was in no hurry and didn’t know what to expect, so I took two lenses with me. I hoped for some good landscape shots and stuck a 20mm in my pocket and mounted my 200mm macro on the camera. As it was I quickly exchanged lenses and took pictures of our house, the view down the street and photographed the somewhat bushy wooded area across the road from my place. Although I initially began with landscapes, it was the intimate snow covered vegetation that demanded my photographer’s attention and having a telephoto lens designed for very close photography helped with that. Put a wide angle lens on a cam-
era and we tend to miss what is happening up close, but a telephoto narrows our view and the 200mm macro kept me looking closer and closer as I isolated parts of plants or drops of water on a wire fence. I wandered around for quite a while and took lots of pictures as the light changed. But, when I got back and loaded the image files into my computer I quickly realized those I liked best were from my wife’s garden; but I had enjoyed the long walk in the deep snow anyway. It’s always fun taking pictures even if all you do is delete them in the end. I know that snowy overcast days, or cold foggy mornings, like we have had recently put many photographers off going out and taking pictures. They wait for the sun, thinking there can’t possibly be anything worth photographing in flat light.
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Celebrating 34 Years of With spring around the corner, why not take care of dinner in the morning with a slow cooker so you can spend the rest of the day getting ready for nicer weather!
VOLUNTEERS OF THE WEEK
FROM MY KITCHEN By Dee for 8 hrs. or on low setting for 14 to 16 hrs.
Each week a volunteer/volunteers are recognized in this space for their contribution to our community. If you, your service organization or group would like to recognize an individual please call the North Thompson Volunteer and Information Centre at 672-0033.
Jonathan Brady & Anfinn Siwallace
By Dee
Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup 1 lb ground beef 2 cloves garlic, minced Chicken & Wild Rice Slow Cooker 1 small onion, diced Dinner 1 green bell pepper, diced cooking spray 3 stalks celery, diced 3 (10.75 oz) cans condensed cream of 1 (29 oz) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, chicken soup drained 2 1/4 cups water 1 (15 oz) can mixed vegetables, drained 1 cup milk 2 quarts beef broth 4 cups long grain & wild rice mix 3 tbsp soy sauce 1 (16 oz) pkg baby carrots Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 3 tbsp all-purpose flour 3/4 tsp paprika Spray the inside of a slow cooker with 3 lbs chuck roast salt & pepper to taste cooking spray. Stir together cream of 15 oz tomato sauce 6 oz dry fusilli pasta chicken soup, water, milk, long grain & wild 1/2 cup chopped onion Place the beef in a skillet over medium heat. rice mix (incld. seasoning packets, if any), 1/3 cup brown sugar Mix in garlic, onion, & green bell pepper. & baby carrots in the slow cooker. Place 2 cubes beef bouillon Cook & stir until beef is evenly brown & chicken breasts on top of the mixture. 1 1/2 tsp chili powder vegetables are tender. Drain grease, & Cover & cook on High until chicken is 1 clove garlic, minced transfer to a slow cooker. Mix celery, Italiancooked through & rice is tender, about 5 hrs; 1 tsp mustard powder style stewed tomatoes, & mixed vegetables or cook on Low setting for 7 to 8 hrs Rub the flour into the roast. Place roast in into the slow cooker. Pour in beef broth, bottom of slow cooker. Pour in the tomato soy sauce, & Worcestershire sauce. Season Marie’s Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast sauce, onion, brown sugar, bouillon, chili with paprika, salt, & pepper. Cover, & cook 4 lbs chuck roast powder, garlic & mustard powder. Mix well. 7hrs on high. Mix pasta into the slow cooker salt & pepper to taste Cover slow cooker & cook on high setting during the last 15min. of cook time.
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Barriere Elementary Junior Boys Basketball Coaches: Jonathan Brady & Anfinn Siwallace Thank you for all your hard work and dedication in coaching the boys. You both put in many hours of your own time coaching the boys through the many games they had to play. The boys had a great season, with Brady and Siwallace keeping them on their ‘tippy toes’!
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Projects around the house wrap up, making way for a hobby. Time to clean out the closets and get cracking, Pisces. A new face proposes an old idea with a twist.
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Drop the pretense, Aries. Your body language is giving you away. Say what’s on your mind and you’ll be surprised at what happens next.
Try as you might, Taurus, you won’t be able to fool others, much less yourself, for long. Face up to your limitations, work within them and all will go well.
Gracious Gemini. You give, and you give, and you give some more, but these days, it seems like no one is giving back. Don’t let that stop you—you’re making a real difference.
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Pay them no heed, Cancer. Keep pursuing your idea, and you will prove to those naysayers that you’re on to something great. An order is completed.
Caution, Libra. You’re veering off course. Take steps now to get back on track or prepare to suffer the consequences. A sporting event takes September 23– an unexpected turn.
October 22 You’re the comeback kid this week, Leo. You manage to finish all of those tasks gone sour and take on more than your fair share of new responsibilities.
Your genius side kicks in, and suddenly you’ve got the answers for everything. Enjoy the accolades, Virgo. It’s your turn to shine. An invite makes you giddy.
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Relax, Scorpio. A friend has got your back. Keep plugging along on the big picture and let them attend to the minor details. A phone call puts you on cloud nine.
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MONSTER Industries, a rapidly growing construction and maintenance company servicing northwestern B.C., in now accepting resumes for the following positions: CertiďŹ ed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? level welders with fabrication experience, CertiďŹ ed CWB all-position welders and CertiďŹ ed Millwrights. Please send resume with attached cover letter to ofďŹ ce@monsterindustries.ca. Unfortunately we are not accepting applications for laborers at this time.
INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equip. Job placement assist. Funding Avail. www.iheschool.com 1-866399-3853
SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, beneďŹ ts, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.
Help Wanted
Retail
DIRECT SALES REPRESENTATIVES. Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premiere home automation and Security Company is NOW hiring AprilAugust. No experience necessary. Travel Required. E-mail resume: kkurtze@vivint.com Visit: www.vivint.ca
PARTS Person position. Seeking a hard working, energetic individual for our Kamloops store. Successful applicant shall have: Basic agricultural mechanical knowledge, Excellent computer skills, & be a Self-Starter with good communicative & interpersonal skill. Interested candidates send resume to: Noble Tractor & Equip, 4193 Noble Rd, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B4, fax 250546-3165, email: nobletractor@telus.net
Barriere & District Food Bank AGM, Feb 29, 1pm at the Food Bank ofďŹ ce. All welcome. Hospital Gift Corner Open Monday - Friday 10 am - 1 pm
Information Safe Home Response. Providing a safe place to escape for women and their children. Volunteers always needed. Call 250-674-2135.
VAVENBY THRIFT SHOP Past Vavenby General Store Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday 11a.m. - 3 p.m. Various items of clothing
priced as low as .25cents
Personals AA meetings every Wed. 11 Lodge Dr. Clw. Roll call 8:00 pm. Side door. 250-674-0079. Alcoholics Anonymous Phone 250-674-3838 or
250-587-0026 Anytime Barriere Alcoholics Anonymous Call: 250-672-9643 For Al Anon Call: 250-672-9643, 250-819-5361, 250-308-5139 or 778-220-6269 DATING SERVICE. LongTerm/Short-Term Relationships, free to try!!! 1-877-2979883. Live intimate conversation, Call: #7878 or 1-888-5346984. Live adult 1on1. Call: 1866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet Local Single Ladies. 1-877804-5381. (18+).
Lost & Found Lost: Single key. Key has blue tag with happy faces. If found please call 250-674-3343 or drop off at the Times ofďŹ ce.
Travel
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Employment
Career Opportunities CITY OF Yellowknife Lifeguard/Instructor. We are seeking an experienced individual to be a Lifeguard/Instructor. Refer to: www.yellowknife.ca for the required qualiďŹ cations. Submit resumes by February 29, 2012, quoting competition 602-107U to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4. Fax to: (867)669-3471. Email: hr@yellowknife.ca EXCLUSIVE â&#x20AC;&#x153;THINKBIGâ&#x20AC;? Mechanic Training. GPRC Fairview Campus. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. High school diploma and mechanical aptitude. Write apprenticeship exams. 1-888-999-7882; gprc.ab.ca/fairview. September 2012. GO TO your next job interview with 2nd Year Heavy Duty Mechanic Skills. GPRC, Fairview Campus. Heavy Equipment CertiďŹ cate program - Less than one year apprenticeship opportunity. Hands-on training. Safety courses. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; gprc.ab.ca. SPEND YOUR hours working on ATVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Snowmobiles, and Watercraft. GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Learn to repair small engines, recreational vehicles. Apprenticeship opportunity. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. SPROTT-SHAW RCA training info session Feb 28th, 12-6pm at Mariposa Gardens. Bring this ad and your registration fee will be waived! Find out how to save an additional $800 on tuition! Call 250-4958124 for more info. TWO WHEELINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; excitement! Motorcycle Mechanic Program, GPRC Fairview College Campus. Hands-on training street, off-road, dual sport bikes. Challenge 1st year Apprenticeship exam. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset 1st & 2nd Pressmen. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and beneďŹ ts. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com.
Business Opportunities
Education/Trade Schools
Be Your Own Boss! Attention Locals! People req. to work from home online. Earn $500$4500+ P/T or F/T. Toll Free 1.877.880.8843 leave mess. BE YOUR own boss with Great Canadian Dollar Store. Franchise opportunities now available. Call today for details 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dollarstores.com. EARN EXTRA cash! - P/T, F/T immediate openings for men & women. Easy computer work, other positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.HWC-BC.com
AIRLINES ARE Hiring- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiďŹ ed- Housing available. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783. Become a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Govâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com
HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes Baker Hughes Alberta based oilďŹ eld services company is currently hiring;
DRIVER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & SERVICE SUPERVISORS Class 1 or 3 License required.
Drivers
HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton. Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca TrafďŹ c Control training for dates call 1-866-737-2389 or www.roadsafetytcs.com
Income Opportunity HOME BASED Business. We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com
Career Opportunities
Employment
Services
Services
Work Wanted
Legal Services
Photography / Video
Pet sitting available. Are you looking for a little TLC for your pet while you are on vacation? Please call Keiran and Kaydn Jones at 250-674-3051. References available.
Services
Health Products GET PAID to lose weight. $5,000 For Your Success Story. Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243. J o a n n a @ m e r t o n t v. c a . www.mertontv.ca. HERBAL MAGIC - With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds in just 8 weeks and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today call 1-800854-5176.
Required Immediately! Journeyman RV Technician for Kamloops largest RV Dealership. Jubilee RV Centre offers excellent wage compensation, medical & dental beneďŹ ts, ongoing industry training and year round employment. Come join our team in sunny and warm Kamloops, where you will be appreciated, love our climate and enjoy all our outdoor activities! Please forward your resume to service@jubileerv.com Attention Steve Joyce - Service Manager
Work Wanted Clearwater: Renovations, additions, new construction, kitchens/bathrooms, garages, decks, vinyl, hardi & cedar siding, house repairs or will manage your bldg. project. 41 yrs. exp. in residential construction. Call Hans Ounpuu 250674-3875
Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. ConďŹ dential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET
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Photography / Video Need a professional photographer? Portraits, weddings, special events, pet portraits, commercial. Affordable memories that last a lifetime. Seniors rates. Book now avoid & disappointment. Sorry no passport photos Jill Hayward 250-319-8023/250-672-0055
Financial Services Help Wanted
Reduce Debt
Trades, Technical EXPERIENCED DRILLERS, Derrickhands, Motorhands and Floorhands. Seeking full rig crews. Paying higher than industry rates and winter bonus. Send resume c/w valid tickets. Fax 780-955-2008; info@tempcodrilling.com. Phone 780-955-5537.
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Legal Services
Handyman. Plumbing, electric repairs, laminate ďŹ&#x201A;oors, shelving, cabinets. Misc repairs. Emergency calls. Reasonable rates. corbeau@telus.net Claude 250-674-4046.
CRIMINAL RECORD? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certiďŹ cation, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
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Misc Services Sueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jewellery Repairs Since 1975 - We do it all, Retipping, Sizing, Soldering. Sue Ludtke - 250-587-6357
Pets & Livestock
Feed & Hay Hay for sale: Round bales, 1st cut, barn stored. 500-600 lbs. Birch Island. 250-674-3631 Hay for sale. Round bales. Approx 450-500 lb bales. 1st cut grass. $40/bale delivered in Clearwater. 250-674-2449
Help Wanted
NORTH THOMPSON JOBS BARRIERE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 629 Barriere Town Rd. Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 Phone: 250-672-0036 / Fax: 250-672-2159 E-mail: mail@barriere-employment.ca â&#x20AC;˘ Website: www.barriere-employment.ca
EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLOR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Barriere and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll personally see that you get the information youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeking, or call F0912 and make an appointment. LINE & BUFFET COOK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mike Wiegele â&#x20AC;˘ FREE COMPUTER AND F1312 RESPITE CARE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for child with disabilities INTERNET ACCESS â&#x20AC;˘ FREE RESUME HELP McLure F1512 â&#x20AC;˘ FREE INFORMATION ON MANY SENIOR FOREST TECHNICIAN/PROJECT SERVICES COORDINATOR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; F1612 Skill Development: If you have been on Employment Insurance in the past 3 years (5 years maternity) & are currently unemployed, you may be eligible for re-training dollars. Book an appointment to see one of our counselors for more information. We look forward to seeing you â&#x20AC;&#x201C; come in
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreementâ&#x20AC;? Sponsored by Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce
CLEARWATER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Box 2559, RR #2, Clearwater BC V0E 1N0 250-674-2928 Fax 250-674-2938 E-mail: info@clearwateremployment.ca â&#x20AC;˘ Web Page: www.clearwateremployment.ca
â&#x20AC;˘ Targeted Wage Subsidy (TWS): Are you currently on Employment Insurance or have you been in the last 3-5 years? If you have, you may be eligible for wage subsidy. Ask us for further info. â&#x20AC;˘ Funding for Skill Enhancement: Recent or active EI clients with a career plan in mind seeking assistance through Service Canada are required to book an appointment with one of our Employment Counsellors. â&#x20AC;˘ Self Employment: If you are interested in Self-Employment please call our ofďŹ ce and book an appointment with one of our Employment Consultants for a GENERAL INFORMATION referral to Community Futures. Next â&#x20AC;˘ Free Workshops: scheduled visit is TBA or every 3rd Social media & online work search - Feb. Thursday of the month. 29, 2012 9-noon; limit 4 people â&#x20AC;˘ Blue River Itinerant: An Resume development - Mar. 15, 2012 employment consultant comes 9-2:30; limit 6 people to town once a month. Next visit Please call 250-674-2928 to register for is February 28. If one on one one or all of these free workshops appointments are required please call â&#x20AC;˘ Resumes & Interviews: Go hand in to set up a time prior to the drop in. hand, so the better prepared you are the For more information drop in to 58 greater the impression you will make to Young Road, Clearwater, BC or phone your future employer. Please drop in and 250-674-2928 or fax 250-674-2938. our friendly staff will assist you.
Volunteer FireďŹ ghter 7 pos./Clw. #0205 Customer Service/Kitchen Helper: Seas/ Clw. #0202 Class 1 Driving Instructor: FT/Clw. #0201 Cook/Kitchen Helper: Casual/Clearwater #0111 Caregiver (live in): FT/DarďŹ eld #0110 Boat Operator/Small Engine Mechanic: Seas/Blue River #0108 Trip Leader Raft Guide: FT Seas. Clw #1203 Room Attendants: FT/PT Blue River #1011 Home Share Provider: FT/ Clearwater#1006 Community Nurse Consult.: Casual/ Clw. #1001
For more information drop in to 58 Young Road (above Raft River Fitness), phone 250-674-2928 or fax 250-674-2938 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreementâ&#x20AC;? Sponsored by Yellowhead Community Services
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Pets & Livestock
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Merchandise for Sale
Real Estate
Real Estate
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Legal
Feed & Hay
Garage Sales
Misc. for Sale
Houses For Sale
Legal Notices
Barriere Legion basement, Mar.10, 10am-1pm. Garage & Pie Sale. Table rentals $10. 250-672-2449 or 250-6722456 to reserve.
STEEL BUILDINGS for all uses! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands NOW! Call for free Brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170.
Mobile Homes & Parks
Room & Board
Hay-Grass Alfalfa mix for sale. 60-70 lb bales @ $6/bale. McLure 250-672-5795
Pets LOVE ANIMALS? - Love your Career! Animal Health Technology diploma program. GPRC Fairview Campus. Oncampus working farm. On-site large and companion animals. On-campus residences. 18 8 8 - 9 9 9 - 7 8 8 2 ; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
Merchandise for Sale
Food Products MacLennan Farms has grass finished lean hamburger. Samples avail upon request. Also, young beef by the quarter or speciality pks. Ph. 250674-2449. Please lve msg.
Free Items
Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
Medical Supplies
Free: guaranteed clean inside cats. In need of loving homes. Spayed & neutered/tattooed/ all shots up to date. (250)6720288 Free purebred white pit-bull, inside dog only. Needs TLC, great with other pets/kids. To approved home only. (250)672-0288
Firewood/Fuel Firewood - cut & split. Local delivery. Mixed or specific. Fir, birch or pine. 250-674-2449
Premium Fir Pellets $225/ton Call 250-819-2944
CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991
Misc. for Sale FIBERGLASS BOAT. 23’. 3/4 built. $35,000 in cost - obo. New hull, new engine, tandem trailer, all parts incl., fast design. 250-674-2334. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
FACTORY DIRECT WHOLESALE modular homes, manufactured homes, and park models. New homes starting as low as $37,209, 16 wides $49,183, and double wides $70,829. www.hbmodular.com or 877976-3737 The Home Boys.
Misc. Wanted Used Postage Stamps
Real Estate
Support International Scouting by donating used stamps which are sorted & sold to raise money for the International Development Fund of the International Scout & Guide Fellowship. This fund pays for training for Scouters in the third world. Drop stamps off at front counter of the Star/Journal in Barriere, or call Margaret at (250)672-9330.
Mammograms can detect lumps in the breast long before they are noticed in any other way.
All Are Welcome the Rev. Graham Brownmiller Office: 250 672-5653 www.norththompsonpc.ca
ST. GEORGE’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
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Level building lots on Oriole Way, Barriere. Your choice Lot 2 or Lot 8. Featuring well maintained street, close to high school & downtown. Asking $72,900 w/complete septic system, and $59,900 without septic. Conventional built housing only. 250-587-6151. Visit our website: itec-ent.com
Legal Notices
Clearwater: 3 bdrm duplex, w/d, big backyard. Avail Mar. 1 $750/mo. Call Julie 250-6740188
Priest Father Donal O’Reilly
Transportation
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PENTECOSTAL CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLY 4818 Annesty Rd. (Across from High School) 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School Class 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service K.I.D.S. Church 10:00 a.m. Thurs. Prayer Pastor: Lance Naylor 672-0111
THE OPEN DOOR FELLOWSHIP
Clearwater: 3 bdrm manuf hm in Mountain Meadows MHP. F/s, w/d, oil furnace, wood stove. $625/mo. N/S, N/P. 250-587-6123
Homes for Rent
Legal Notices
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday Mass - 9am
Ph 672-5949 • Fax 672-5974
Mobile Homes & Pads
Clearwater: Manuf hm in Thompson Crossing Manufactured Housing Development. Features 2 bdrm, l/rm tip out, f/rm, screened porch, carport, f/s, w/d, $625/mo. Available Feb. 1. 250-587-6151 Hobby farm w/3+ bdrm home, full bath, ensuite, 3+ acres in Vavenby. Has 2 lg quonset shops in lg priv yd. Rent negotiable. Call Randy 250-6748288 HOUSE Clearwater, 1 Acre - 2 bdrm, furnished. Carport and Shed. N/Smoking. $900 plus utils. $900 DD. Ref req’d. Sheila 674-0077 or skoroll@telus.net Trailer for rent in Barriere w/3+ bdrms, wood stove, lots of storage, covered deck & wheelchair accessible. $575/ mo. DD req. 250-320-5684
Sunday Mass - 9am
Quit. Before your time runs out.
Duplex / 4 Plex Lots
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A worshipping community of Anglicans, United & Lutherans
Clw: Apart. for rent. $675/month. 1 or 2 bdrm or commercial space. Across from shopping center; paved parking; laundry hook-ups; utilities not included. NS/NP. Damage deposit. Avail. March 1st. Call 250-674-3578, 250674-8586, or 250-674-2736.
800-663-9203 Tools
Worship Sunday 11:00
Apt/Condo for Rent
Call (toll-free)
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Rentals
Mammograms can save your life and you’re worth saving.
CHURCH DIRECTORY
CHURCH OF ST. PAUL
LAND OF Orchards, Vineyards & Tides in Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley. Live! Work! Bring Business! Free Brochure - Website: www.kingsrda.ca Email: mmacdonald@kingsrda.ca Toll - free: 1-888-865-4647 NAPLES FLORIDA area! Bank Acquired Condos Only $169,900. Same unit sold for $428,895. Own your brand new condo for pennies on the dollar in warm, sunny SW Florida! Walk to over 20 restaurants/100 shops! Must see. Ask about travel incentives. Call 1-866-959-2825, ext 15. www.coconutpointcondos.com
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to book an appointment.
Seniors: Tired of Living Alone? Furnished room available. Meals, laundry & housekeeping incl. $1,500/mo (base rate). Respite also avail. Call Carole’s Place 250-672-0309
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4818 Annesty Rd. (across from High School) 2:00 pm Sundays Join us for refreshments after the Service 672-0111 (Tuesdays) or 672-9830 anytime Affiliated with North American Baptist Association. “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters” – (Isaiah 55:1)
Seventh-day Adventists Meet in the Church of Saint Paul on Saturday Mornings Bible Study - 10:00 Worship Service - 11:30 Fellowship Meal - 1:00 Everyone Welcome 672-5332
Scrap Car Removal SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288
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DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN
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WELLS GRAY HOME HARDWARE 86 STATION RD., CLEARWATER
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Application #: CN-PMP-2012 Applicant: CN Rail, 3rd Floor, CN Thornton Yard, 11717-138th Street, Surrey BC V3R 6T5. Attention: c/o Douglas Allen, Manager, Environmental Services. Tel: (604) 589-6542 Fax: (604) 589-6525 Agent: SMC Consulting, 1582 Lawrence Avenue, Penticton BC V2A 3C1 Tel/FAX: (250) 492-6193 E-mail: smcconsulting@shaw.ca The purposes of the proposed Pest Management Plan (PMP) are to manage vegetation, including noxious weeds and invasive plants, in track ballast, rights-of-way, station grounds, rail yards, and around road and pedestrian crossings, shops, buildings, communication facilities and signals on all property owned or controlled by CN within, or in proximity to, the following communities: Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton, Lillooet, 100 Mile House, Williams Lake, Quesnel, Prince George, Vanderhoof, Burns Lake, Houston, Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert, Fort St. James, Mackenzie, Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge, Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Fort Nelson, McBride, Valemount, Blue River, Clearwater, Kamloops, Boston Bar, Lytton, Spences Bridge, Ashcroft. The pest management methods proposed for use include hand removal or cutting, weed trimming, mowing, brush cutters, chain saws, biological control, alternative technologies and the use of pesticides. The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the PMP applies. The common name and an example of a trade name of the pesticides proposed for use under this plan include: aminopyralid (Milestone), clopyralid (Transline), dicamba (Vanquish), diuron (Karmex XP), flumioxazin (Payload), glyphosate (Vantage), imazapyr (Arsenal), metsulfuron methyl (Escort), triclopyr (Garlon), picloram (Tordon 22K), 2,4-D (2,4-D Amine 600), chlorsulfuron (Telar), and bromacil (Krovar). Application methods include: wick/wipe-on, cut surface, and backpack soil and foliar applications using backpack, wipe/wipe-on applicator, handgun (power hose and nozzle), shrouded boom on a hi-rail vehicle and Radiarc® (boomless) sprayer. The proposed duration of the PMP is from May 19, 2012 to May 18, 2017. A draft copy of the proposed PMP and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined online at http://www.cn.ca/en/corporate-citizenship-public-issues-vegetation-management.htm or by contacting Agent listed above. “A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant c/o SMC Consulting, Agent, within 30 days of the publication of this notice”
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O B I T UA R I E S In loving memory
In loving memory
David Ian McInnes
Carol Ann Sandercott
September 17, 1966 – February 16, 2012
July 30, 1950 – February 20, 2012
Passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2012, at Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops at the age of 45 years. David is survived by his loving partner of over 20 years Judy Vosper, his father Grant, mother Marilyn, six sisters, numerous nephews and nieces, aunts, uncle, cousins,
family and friends. No service at David’s request; remember him
while doing something you enjoy. Arrangements entrusted to F I S C H E R ’ S FUNERAL SERVICES and CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm, British Columbia, (250) 833-1129. EMAIL condolences and share memories at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.
In loving memory
Jarvis Arthur Turner October 30, 1942 – January 27, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jarvis Arthur Turner on January 27, 2012. Jarvis was born in Kamloops on October 30, 1942, and was the oldest of three siblings (Andrew, William, and Sheila). He was predeceased by his wife Gabrielle (Garby), brother Andrew, and father Harold and leaves behind his sons Dan (Connie), Tim (Nonie), grandchildren, sister Sheila, brother William and mother Kathleen. Jarvis did not have extensive schooling yet he was an amazing teacher, role model and father figure. He worked for many years in the logging industry as a faller and later as a logging truck driver. He also drove school bus for Barriere Elementary and Secondary students, with his primary route being kids from Chu Chua. He loved his profession and could often be found recanting many wonderful, even legendary, stories of his work in the North Thompson forestry industry and bus driving. Jarvis had a physical presence about him, in yet the most gentle and kindest demeanor you could imagine in a man. He had a particular interest and affinity for wood working,
spending many hours in his workshop and working on his home and property. Jarvis met Garby in Spences Bridge, B.C., in 1963 and by all accounts fell instantly in love, forming a lifelong bond and devotion that he spoke of right up to the day of his passing. They were married in Kamloops on October 11, 1965, and settled in Barriere, B.C., to begin raising their family. They built a home together in 1972, and loved camping, enjoying the outdoors, playing cards, music and all things family. Regardless of timing, friends were never turned away - the coffee pot was always on. They were deeply spiritual people and their faith in God was unwavering and a true inspiration. With the unfortunate and unusual diagnosis of both Jarvis and Garby having Multiple Sclerosis (MS) their lives were changed
forever, both having to spend their final years living at Overlander Extended Care Facility in Kamloops, B.C. Jarvis was an amazing man, husband and father – we miss you and love you so much dad, but know you are ecstatic about being re-united with the love of your life – Garby, who left us on May 14, 1997. Many thanks to staff of Overlander Extended Care Facility for the outstanding care Jarvis and Garby received – we are truly blessed to have professional staff and facilities like this in our communities in British Columbia. Family and friends are invited to attend a gathering to celebrate and remember Jarvis on Saturday, March 3, 2012, from 1pm in the “Gathering room” at Overlander Extended Care facility, 953 Southill St., Kamloops, B.C. Should friends desire, donations to the MS Society of BC (http://mssociety.ca/ en/give/ – 180-546 St Paul St, Kamloops, B.C., V2C 5T1, 250-314-0773) or Kamloops Overlander Extended Care Hospital (953 Southill St., Kamloops, B.C., V2B 7Z9, 250-5542323) would be greatly appreciated.
Carol was the first child born to Paul and Betty Olenik - July 30, 1950, in St. Paul, Alberta. She attended elementary school in Clinton, Kamloops, and Vernon, B.C. The family moved several times because their father was employed in the logging industry which had many ups and downs, but eventually settled in Burns Lake where Carol graduated from high school. As a child Carol enjoyed many family outings such as fishing, swimming, skating, berry picking and old time family country dances. She also enjoyed playing on a ladies softball team. After graduation she then went on to begin her 30 plus years with the Royal Bank. Carol married her husband Paul in Burns Lake in 1969. In the early 70’s they moved to Prince George where Paul was employed by Canada Post. Daughter Kara was born there in 1973. They returned to Burns Lake a few years later where daughter Krista was born in 1978. They owned and operated a Shell gas
and convenience store for many years. After a lengthy illness, Paul passed away in 1995. Juggling jobs and raising a family, Carol carried on the family business for some time. Desiring a change, in 1997 she transferred to the Kelowna Branch of the Royal Bank. In Kelowna, she enjoyed the warmer climate and being closer to her mother Betty, and sisters. In October 2003, Carol’s girlfriend set her up with a blind date at the mall in Kelowna. He happened to be the maintenance supervisor at Penticton International Airport. His name was Doug Crossley and the rest is history. In the spring of 2004, Doug, Carol and ‘Shads’ bought their first home together in Barriere. Soon after they fenced off their two acres and decided to try their hand at ‘cattle ranching’. Together they enjoyed travelling to places such as Thailand, Mexico, Hawaii and all parts of Arizona. Carol loved fishing, quading, gardening, the Fall Fair, camping, boating, reading her newspaper
and ‘Star’ magazine, sitting in her backyard enjoying the peacefulness and watching the Barriere River flow by, sipping on the odd glass of wine and eating chocolate from her private stash! Several years ago, she obtained her Firearms License, and this past year bagged her trophy deer of which she was very proud. Carol’s love for her daughters, stepdaughters and grandchildren was immeasurable. They brought endless hours of love, laughter and joy into her life. She loved to share the treasured times spent with them, their families and pets with anyone that would lend an ear. Carol will be lovingly remembered by her partner Doug Crossley and kitty cat Shadow; her daughters
Kara Sandercott and Krista (Rick) Dube; her mother Betty Olenik; siblings Linda Olenik, Brian Olenik (Lynne), Margaret Kilpatrick and Janet Thorburn (Rob). Also by her stepchildren Keri Bedetti (Loris and pet Roxy), Cheri Penner (Michael and pets Bella and Zena), Danny Crossley (Robin); grandchildren Taylor Sandercott, Zack and Brayden ‘X’ Dube, Rylen Penner and Riley Crossley; nieces Cheryl, Sandi, Jana and Vyrona; and nephews Brett, Darren and Troy. A gathering to celebrate and remember Carol’s life took place on Saturday, February 25, 2012, at the Lions’ Hall, Barriere, BC. Cremation followed. In lieu of flowers, donations would be greatly appreciated being sent to BC Children’s Hospital, 4480 Oak Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6H 3N1, phone: 604-875-2345. Arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, Barriere, B.C. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at NorthThompsonFuneral. com
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324 Harby Road $549,900 Custom log hm-2 acres, view of Dutch Lk. Decks on 2 sides w/view. Lrg foyer, heated flrs & lrg lvng rm. Delx ktch fir cab, granite CT, BI appl & WI pantry. Loft, lux. master w/BI dressers, jetted tub. 2bdrm basement suite & lrg family rm & much more 956 Barber Road $489,900 - NEW 24 acre w/log home. Sky lights & views. Full suite. Wood accents. 1 bdrm bsmt suite & cabin on the property (rented). Veranda, Several buildings + horse stables, tack room & hay barn. Fenced and Xfenced. 549 Fawn Road $425,000 Double lot, w/view of Dutch lk. HW flooring. Newer kitchen cabinets. 2 bdrms on the main & 1 in basement w/mstr upstairs w/ensuite. Hot tub, pool & shop 24x30. Several decks covered & open on quiet subdivision 1950 Old N Thompson Hwy. $399,900 3 bdrm mdlr open, pellet stove, double garage, 24x40 shop on 100 acres. Pasture, wet lands & hay field. IG pool w/cement deck. + older log cabin on approx 7 acres. 5289 Clearwater Valley Rd $349,900 - NEW PRICE Custom 10 acres near park. Vaulted ceilings, skylights, HW floors, high end appl, Covered veranda & 12x32 deck w/view. Guest house, sauna, steam rm, certified WS 227 Blair Place $349,000 Clwr Estates w/mntn view & UG services. Modern & well built. Open plan, finished bsmnt, HW, berber carpets & more. 2 decks, lndscp, garden & fenced. Garage & hardy plank trim. 226 Blair Place $319,000 - NEW Level entry, 3 bdrm, 2 baths & WI closets. Central air, vacuum and UG sprklr. Oak kitchen, pantry, heated tile floor. Open plan. Yard fully fenced & lndscpd. Covered deck, open patio & view. 420 Ritchie Road $299,900 3bd 2bath on 0.42 acres w/UG sprklr. Bright, sunny kitchen, all appliances & central vac. 12x16 shop, wood shed & 2nd drive. This property is just minutes from town.
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3156 Vavenby Bridge Road $258,000 Well built. Upgrades incld heat pump w/2 overhead units, 1 for home & 1 one for suite, new wett inspected WS, R50 insulation, flooring & more. 2 bdrm suite & bsmnt. .77 acre, lrg shop & kennel 231 Blair Place, $249,900 - NEW .56 acre lot w/UG utilities. Mountain view & close to amenities. Lrg living rm w/woodstove. Kit has a lot of cupboards & a bay window in the dining rm. A double garage. 3 bdrm + den on a full basement 38 Lakeview Road $249,900 - NEW Reno’d 1 block from Dutch Lake on full bsmnt w/new roof . New cabinets & stainless appl incl. 15 ml lam. HW. Upgraded baths w/modern fixtures. Storage shed/shop in a fenced bkyd. Close to all amenities. 245 Phillips Road $239,000 - NEW PRICE Renod w/kitchen, tile & wood floor, windows, propane FP, elec back up. 1acre w/lrg deck, RV storage, 1 car garage, garden boxes & more. The front garage w/divided storage area & tiled office area. Shows like new. 3141 HUNDSBEDT ROAD $229,900 6 bdrm home 3.1 acres 2 shops 20x24 fruit trees, private setting. Many upgrades. New furnace and oil tank. 328 RIVERVIEW CRES. $214,800 Dutch Lake subd., .38 ac lot.Open, spacious & upgraded. New flooring, soaker tub, wood stove. Outside entry office. Fenced & front has a circle paved driveway. 509 Clw Valley Rd $198,000 - NEW PRICE Centrally located. The top floor has been redone new kitchen, light fixtures, flooring, & bathrm. New roof & ext. paint. The basement has 1 bdrm. New furnace & HW tank. 1210 Hern Road $185,000 Updated 4 bdrm on a.5 acre lot in Blackpool. New cabinets, laminate, windows & reno’d bathrms & lighting. Fenced w/47x12 workshop & 1 vehicle garage. 2354 Petrol Road $129,000 Lot w/mnt view, private w/little traffic. New shingles & paint. Open plan w/wood features, tile & lam. flooring. WStove. Lrg studio 9x23. Great for a young family. Garden space & boxes. Bareland strata $100/mnth.
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169 Wood Road $129,900 Vavenby, close to amenities. Private yrd w/mntain view. Rrecent metal roof & vinyl siding. Updates incld countertops, laminate, paint, elect. & heating. Vendor is a Realtor. 352 Ruby Road &124,900 Just over 1/2 acre overlooking the Thompson River. Quiet area on CDS. 12x20 workshop, 24x30 2 bay RV storage & more. Great starter or retirement home in Vavenby. 429 Wildwood Road $129,000 Centre of Clearwater. Upgrades: secondary metal roof, counters, sink, laminate, carpet & paint. Newer propane frun., has winter pkg. Grge, shed & part fenced. 1177 Traub Rd $99,900 Located in Blackpool w/view of the mountains. Lrg lot w/log cabin,lrg gardens & lots of privacy. Covered home w/free standing metal roof. Great condition 86 Blanchard Road $80,000 Lrg lot. Metal roof over the home, deck & storage. Newer cabinets, counter & appl. Recent paint, laminate & HE wood stove. .41 acres. 289 Vavenby Bridge Road $60,000 Vavenby, this 4 bdrm home is close to store, school, post office & recreation. Basic structure appears to be in good condition. Court Order: 46069, this home is being sold “AS IS” and Schedule “A” applies.
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457 Eden Rd $700,000 Land & building: leased to Dairy Queen - 2013 w/option to renew. Ideally loc. Hwy 5 near school & tourism. 13yrs old. Great invest prop. Franchise not incld. 257 Glen Road $379,000 - NEW PRICE Commercial mall & hall w/permit for 160 seating available. Commercial kitchen, storage & fenced yard. Presently has 2 tenants FT & 1 PT & 1 avail. Willing to discuss all options. 24 hrs notice
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6176 Trout Creek Rd 142 acres, ranch, Mill, woodlot & 35 acres peat moss bog. Close to Wells Gray Park. 3 level dove tailed cedar log home to lock up & sm log home w/ several cabins. Trout Creek (w/water license) & lake. Approx 35 head of cattle. CAN BE NEGOTIATED WITHOUT THE SAWMILL, WOULD BE REMOVED FROM PROPERTY
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2A-4480 Barriere Town Rd. 250-672-5300 • Fax: 250-672-5306 Residential 784 Leonie Crk Rd MLS107629 On the river 4bdrm 4bath log home. 9.75 Acres $940,000 NEW 4743 Birch Lane • SXS Duplex 3 bdrm 2 bath MLS 106334 $459,900
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4358 Barriere Tw Rd MLS107663 584 Barkley Rd • 3 bed 2 bath Perfect for Small Bus. 4bdrm MLS 100926 $179,500 2Bath on 1.35 acre $279,000 NEW 4752 Spruce Cres. • MLS 106614 Unfin at RiverWalk. Developer 4797 Gibbs Rd. • 4 bed, 3 bath pay closing cost $175,000 MLS104350 $285,000 NEW PRICE
4395 Mountain Rd • MLS106835 3bdrm, 1bath, ensuite, dble wide .6 acre $122,900
4689 Birch Lane • 3bd 2 bath MLS 105180 $249,900 NEW PRICE
4776 Spruce Cres • 2bd 2bath, geothermal MLS102388 $429,900
543 McLean Road • 3 bed MLS 103868 $259,000
4811 Spruce Cres. • 2bdrm, 2bath, Geo heat, MLS106545 $395,000
503 McLean Rd • 3bdrm & den, 3baths, family home w/potential for inlaw suite. MLS106174 $259,500
538 Oriole Way MLS107873 Exec. 1676sqft 2bed 2bath main, Full basement w/finished office. Inlaw potential $369,000 NEW 4809 Spurce Cres • MLS 106586 Tasteful Rancher at RiverWalk. Developer to pay closing cost. $355,000 NEW PRICE 4764 Spruce Cres MLS106868 Quality 1300+ sqft. 2 bdrm, 1 bath + ensuite in Riverwalk $299,900 NEW 470 Oriole • Reno’d MLS 101022 $294,000
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41-4454 Barriere Town Rd • 2 bed 2 bath MLS105108 $134,900 NEW PRICE 3 Summer Road MLS 102858 1350sf mobile on large 70x100 corner pad. $124,900. NEW
368 Agate Bay Road • Custom 10 acres w/cottage MLS 85915 $674,900
16-620 Dixon Creek Rd • 2 bed 2 bath MLS105770 $120,000 NEW PRICE
4789 Birch Lane • Newly Built 1191sf 2 Bed, 2 Bath 1/2 Duplex MLS 106102 $240,000
752 Leonie Cr Rd • MLS88417 8.99 acres river front 3 bed 3 bath $558,860 NEW
10-4510 Power Rd • 3 bed 3 bath MLS 103253 $124,900
366 Stains Rd • .94 acre, 3 bed 2 bath MLS104300 $236,500
6041 Creekside road (to new) 1700+sf log home on 10+ acres near Rec Lakes $537,000.
5416 Agate Road • Lake front lease MLS101339 $185,500 BUYER INCENTIVE 2012 LEASE PAID BY VENDOR
Commercial Carls Market • 6 acres & Hwy loc. MLS(R)102042 $529,500 4269 Yellowhead Hwy • Hwy exposure $337,000 4610 Barriere Town Rd • Commercial Building MLS 103624 $199,000 642 Barriere Town • Commercial building MLS 105348 $179,000 4614 Barriere Town Rd • Lot & building MLS 103625 $169,000
44 -4510 Power Rd • 2 Bed 1 SOLD Bath MLS 106018 $97,500
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2708 Barriere Lks Rd • 22.3acres river front MLS 104163 $449,000
3-4428 Barriere Twn Rd • 1yr 2 Bed 2Bath MLS106061 $95,000 NEW PRICE
Lot B Yellowhead • 60+ acres subdivideable in the District of Barriere. MLS85473 $1,500,000
693 Stone Rd Louis Cr • MLS106433 1510sf 3bdrm,3bath 2acres $379,000
26-4510 Power Rd • 2 bed 2 bath MLS 102323 $97,000
3293 Barriere Lks • 58+ acres MLS 85521A $595,000
6088 Barriere Lks Rd •Rancher on 10 fully usable Acres MLS 103196 455,000 NEW PRICE
705 Barriere Lks Rd • .5 acre with shop 2 bed 2 bath MLS105792 $192,500
15 -4626 Summer Rd • 2 bed 1 bath MLS 106137 $28,000
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4247–421 Dixon Crk Rd • MLS 106852 388acres borders District, creek $499,000 5349 Genier Lk Rd • MLS106097 19+ acres min. to Barriere $284,900 2708A Barriere Lks Rd 16 acres MLS 101762 $199,000 4711 & 4719 Barriere Twn Rd. 1.16acres riverfront near downtown MLS106116 $195,000 2785 Barriere Lakes Rd Mins from E&N Lks 19.8acres, drilled well & 2 building sites $149,900 NEW Lot 3 Boulder Mountain Road MLS 101053 $119,900 924 Harvey Road • 10 acres MLS(R) 101604 $120,000
Lot C Yellowhead Hwy MLS 12.06 acres only minutes from Barriere, some flat building sites.$69,900 NEW 544 Barkley Road • .46 acre flat lot MLS 106521 $59,500 560 Station Rd MLS101866 • .34 acre Commercial $49,900
Cleawater 5412 Clw Valley Rd. MLS106945 2200+sf, 9+acres $399,000 335 Musgrave Rd Clw • 3 bed 2 bath MLS103586 $239,0000 BUYER INCENTIVE OF $10K ON COMPLETION
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3148 Glengrove •15 acres MLS 86777 $110,000
570 Sun Rivers Dr. • 5bdrm 3 bath executive MLS 105996 $589,000
900 Harvey Road • 10 acres MLS(R) 101603 $110,000
Home on 1 acre near Monte Lake MLS105178 $284,900
575 Mclean Rd • Corner lot MLS 85723 $69,900
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End of the road seclusion on this 40 + acres backing onto Crown Lands. Nice hour drive from Kamlooips. Majestic views and great building sites. Selling “AS IS; WHERE IS” Well below tax assessed value.
434 BARKLEY ROAD
Cute & cozy. Picket fenced Vavenby bungalow w/everything you would need, including wheelchair access on .26 acre lot. Upgraded electrical service to 125 amp, newer laminate. 4pce bath, f/s/w/d. Are you looking for a change from the hustle and bustle of city living?
Sound older home, many updates including insulation re roof & walls, vinyl siding, 100 amp serv., drilled well, lam flooring, updated septic, forced air furn, HW tank, metal roof, screen encl. deck off kitchen. The covered veranda w/arbors & gazebo, wonderful curb appeal, drawing w/it’ss massive rooms & unique windows. you in w/it
Huge 3 bdm on seasonal riverfront at the end of road w/private yard. Covered Deck faces the view of the river. All rooms on the main floor are lrg & roomy. 3/4 finished basement at ground level gives you full daylight windows. Garage converted to craft ceramic shop.
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$119,000
$134,000
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397 MCLEAN RD BARRIERE Unique Designed Luxury Show Rancher; 1800+sf of beauty. Deck off the dining room opening thru garden door. Finalized, passed all conditions of the Building Code. Deluxe ensuite w/double sink vanity, oval soaker tub & steam shower. Opportunity is knocking, take advantage.
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$75,000
2984 BUFFALO SPRINGS RD Beautifully designed 2 yr old rancher w/full veranda. Finished basement all on 10 flat useable horse type acres. Wow, home theater, gym, 5 bdrms, 4 baths, stainless steel BI kitchen appl., double wall ovens, play area, 400 amp service ready to build shop/garage/stable. See this on the website
$60,000
Awesome quiet, relaxation, comfort, on 2.07 acres along Haggard Creek. Spacious 2 story home w/2bay carport, upper floor master bdrm w/walk out covered balcony facing creek. Electric radiant heating w/wood stove back up. Guest cabin. Quick easy possession.
$745,000
$264,900
404 DEFOSSES RD – CLEARWATER Beautiful end of the Cul-de-Sac Dream park. All the land is landscaped & cleared & grass planted ready for your plans to build. Grassy Park. The nice trees & fence are there, just picture your rancher, double wide, modular, or single wide home. Property to either side avail as package.
3612 SOUTH BARRIERE LAKE RD – BARRIERE
$199,000
60 EMERY RD – CLEARWATER
4685 BARRIERE TWN RD
Original Homested, but needing some TLC. East Blackpool Area. 19 + Acres, approximately 8 acres of the most beautiful bottom growing land in the valley, in ALR, By Appointment Only
Wonderful bargain; cleared .47 acre lot w/RV carport. R1 zoned, w/no building scheme. Allows Double Wide, Modular, Frame Built or Duplex. Pins to be verified by Buyer.
$180,000
$69,000
1261 THOMPSON DR - CLW Lrg lot-great subdivision near NT river. Treed, w/easy paved access to property line. Low taxes in the TNRD. Beautiful Building Site. Good community water well system. Forecast: growth & industry.
$54,900
$229,000
717 BARRIERE LAKES ROAD BARRIERE Boasting comfortable living & expansive entertain areas in & out. This open living home received extensive reno’s in 2005. Pictures speak a thousand words & this definitely fits the bill. New Kitchen w/full island. Balcony view off the lvng rm leading out to cover Outdoor Enjoyment.
$249,000
410 DEFOSSES RD – CLEARWATER Private - no thru, cul-de-sac, mobile needing TLC, sold “as is/where is” on .34 acre title lot with fully registered approved septic system. Definitely a stop over while planning your dream home in this great location. Cute Log Shed/Children’s Play House also included. Adjoining Lot also available.
$64,500