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For most residents, it’s not easy sitting through an evening of budget talks. But, that’s what council is asking people to do today (Feb. 28), as the first of three public consultation meetings on the 2012 budget get underway. The meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. in the Parkside Lounge at Interior Savings Centre, will focus on the parks, recreation and culture department. The last few years of budget meetings have only brought out sparse crowds. That prompted KTW to ask councillors why they believe it’s important for residents to come out and provide their input on the document. Nancy Bepple said the budget has a direct impact on what services the city provides. “If there’s something they’re [residents] really passionate about, or if there is a service they don’t want, they could have an impact on how the city operates,” she said. Donovan Cavers said the budget is the most important document that details where resources are allocated in the coming year and suggested having input is one of the biggest ways to influence the direction of the city. Ken Christian contends the system of government is a participatory democracy and this is the way for residents to participate.
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Tina Lange argued if people don’t attend, they can’t complain. Nelly Dever suggested it’s better for council to receive input from the public prior to making decisions, rather than dealing with reactive residents once those decisions are made. Arjun Singh made a plea for residents to attend so council can “use their wisdom” to make better decisions relating to the budget. Speaking on the specific focus of the evening, Mayor Peter Milobar said the parks and recreation department tends to include the “nice-to-do things” in the budget, adding it’s important council hear from the public as to the service levels they are expecting from the department. He suggested the meeting is also an opportunity for council to see what residents would like improved and what items in the budget could held back. Instead of having the traditional open-mic format, the meetings will include roundtables where one councillor will sit at a table and interact with the public. After each department director reviews their particular budget, the meeting is opened to questions. The preliminary budget estimate shows a 5.7 per cent property-tax increase for this year, including an additional 1.3 per cent in supplementary items. That number is to make up for a $4.7-million budget shortfall.
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Last year, School District 73 took in $7 million from a sale of surplus land. The board of education’s chairwoman, Denise Harper, is hoping for provincial changes that will make it easier for school districts to sell vacant land and empty schools. B.C. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon, in presenting the provincial budget last week, said there will be changes to the province’s schoolbuilding closure and disposal policy. The policy now does not allow school districts to sell excess school properties with the approval of the provincial government, which would also retain the right to decide what the proceeds of the sale could be used for, including not allowing the districts to keep the money for their own uses. Dave Eagles/KTW
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The Kamloops-Thompson school district’s board of education is hoping announcements made as part of last week’s B.C. budget will mean fewer restrictions when it comes to selling property. Board chairwoman Denise Harper said she’s optimistic the province will have “less of a stranglehold” on district land, making it easier to sell property and raise funds for capital projects. “As it stands right now, there’s a lot of hoops that need to be hopped through [for the school district to sell real estate],” she said. “The district has little parcels of land all
over the area. In some cases, it’s pretty valuable.” In the budget, school districts were encouraged to sell surplus property. Harper said she’s hopeful that will mean the process will become easier. However, even if a property is sold, she said, it’s not certain SD73 will collect all the proceeds. Harper said it depends on how the land was acquired in the first place. Last year, the district took in $7 million when it sold a parcel of land to Telus. That money, like any funds acquired through land sales, can only go toward capital projects within the district. Harper said SD73 officials are conducting a survey of district properties to determine
potential parcels which could hit the market. She said any money gained could go a long way. “It would be very helpful,” she said. “Where we’re lacking funds is in capital projects.”
Day of action Yesterday (Feb. 27) was a provincial “day of action” for the B.C. Teachers’ Federation. Teachers worked their regular hours, but held meetings over the noon hour and, in some cities, planned to stage demonstrations after school let out. As of KTW press time, it was unclear what form the day of action would take in Kamloops.
Harper said SD73 officials weren’t sure what to make of it. “It’s rather difficult for us,” she said. “We had no official notification from them that they are doing anything.” She said district staff will continue to perform supervision while the teachers’ job action carries on. “The most important thing is the students,” she said. “We want to ensure that the children are supervised and taken care of.” Last week, Education Minister George Abbott announced back-to-work legislation to end the ongoing labour dispute between the province and its public-school teachers. The union is expected to decide this week whether it will escalate its job action.
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Expanded pipeline takes a tiny step Kinder Morgan may start two years of public consultation next By Jeremy Deutsch STAFF REPORTER
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A plan to expand a major pipeline that runs through Kamloops has inched ever closer to becoming a reality. Kinder Morgan, the oil-shipping and energy giant behind the expansion, said it’s encouraged by interest in the market and could have a decision to proceed with the plan by the end of March. If the company decides to go ahead with the plan, Kinder Morgan spokeswoman Lexa Hobenshield said it would kick off likely two years of public consultation with communities along the pipeline. The consultation would include a wide range of groups, including the City of Kamloops itself. “We look forward to that dialogue during those two years,” Hobenshield said. The basic plan is for Kinder Morgan to expand the 1,150-kilometre pipeline, which transports petroleum from Edmonton through Kamloops to a Burnaby terminal. Part of the expansion would take place in Kamloops, including work on the exist-
ing pipeline right-ofway and the addition of pump stations. A full expansion would mean a twinning of the entire line, or doubling capacity to 600,000 barrels of oil. The Kamloops terminal, which is also a receiving site for other Kinder Morgan products from northeastern B.C. bound for the west coast, contains two storage tanks with an overall volume of 144,000 barrels. The terminal is located at the west end of Kamloops just off Highway 5. Last fall, Kinder Morgan embarked on what is called an open-season process, in which the company puts out terms for expansion to customers, who then sign up for bids or space on the expansion. The process ended this month. But, it could still be years before more oil is pumping through the pipes in Kamloops. At the end of the two-year consultation, the company would be required to file an application to National Energy Board for approval. That would be followed by a compre-
hensive review by the interested government agencies before any approval. Meantime, Hobenshield noted the company in the coming weeks will be developing the initial project design. In 2009, Kinder Morgan was charged, along with several other companies, under federal and provincial environmental legislation related to a July 2007 North Burnaby pipeline rupture. The rupture occurred when a contractor installing a new storm-sewer line for the City of Burnaby punctured the pipeline with an excavator. The company is fighting the charges. The incident led to the release of 234,000 litres of crude oil, much of it into Burrard Inlet, of which 210,000 litres were recovered. A Transportation Safety Board investigation determined the incident was caused by poor communication between the parties, out-of-date maps and federal regulations not being followed.
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HE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT ON THE weekend sent out a press release, trumpeting the fact it has reached two-year contract agreements with about 5,000 CUPE support staff in seven school districts. The agreements were reached between the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association, the bargaining agent for the province’s school districts. The government noted these agreements were reached under the B.C. Liberals’ net-zero mandate of 2010, which means no wage increases unless increased salary is offset by concessions elsewhere. The announcement included a statement from the government asserting that virtually all public-sector agreements covered by the net-zero mandate have been settled with two-year deals and no salary increases. Tough economic times mean tough negotiating measures. If, as the B.C. Liberals claim, most other public-sector unions have agreed to the net-zero mandate, the question resonating across the province has to be asked of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation: What is it about you? What is it about the teachers’ union that has it standing apart from its labour brethren, unwilling and/or unable to reach a settlement with no pay increase? Whether the teachers’ union is right or wrong in its stance is a decision to be made by each British Columbian. Depending on the radio talk show listened to, the newspaper letters page read, the Internet message board scanned or the person standing next to the office water cooler, the BCTF is either spoiled rotten and out of touch
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MUSINGS with reality or an under-appreciated victim of a heartless government. Education Minister George Abbott has indicated legislation will be introduced this week that will see a contract imposed on the union. Teachers were set to stage a day of action yesterday (Feb. 27), during which union meetings were to be held at lunch hour and public demonstrations undertaken after school. Teachers are also expected to vote today and tomorrow on whether to escalate the months-long work-to-rule campaign into a walkout, which would likely take place on Friday, March 2. As was the case in 2005, if there is a walkout/strike, it will likely be left to the courts to order teachers back to class. While all this percolates this week, the question remains: Why does the BCTF seem to stand alone among public-sector unions? The question is not new. Since 1994, when the then-NDP government deemed the BCTF the bargaining agent for public-school teachers and the BCPSEA the bargaining agent for school boards, only once have the two sides reached an agreement voluntarily — and that was in 2006, under the B.C. Liberals.
Twice in the 1990s under the New Democrats and twice during the last decade under the B.C. Liberals were contracts imposed upon the union. So, obviously, it is not necessarily a matter of a right-wing party coming down hard on a powerful union. Similarly, consider a wage-scale grid published on the BCTF website. It displays the various maximum salaries of class 5 teachers (which the union states is the ranking for most B.C. teachers) from across Canada. It has been posted, obviously, in an attempt to draw sympathy for the cause as the three B.C. salaries shown — Prince George, Vancouver and Victoria, at $74,353 — are below many other salaries, including the Northwest Territories ($111,929), Edmonton ($95,354), Calgary ($95,073) and Winnipeg ($76,424). Aside from the fact a salary of $74,353 is a good income, consider the disparity between the B.C. wages and those in Alberta. According to the union’s grid, teachers in Calgary and Edmonton are paid $20,000-plus more per year than their counterparts in British Columbia, yet teachers in Alberta have been working for decades under Conservative governments that have been far more small “c” conservative than any party elected in B.C. If the teachers’ union in Alberta can wrest that kind of salary from the Alberta Conservatives, it becomes apparent the BCTF’s problem with governments here is not ideologically based. There is definitely something about the teachers’ union that has set it apart from all others. What that “something” is, is hard to peg — but whatever it is, it certainly is not working.
The world remains mired in a chronic recession as gas prices rise again amid fears of yet another war in the Middle East, this time involving Israel and Iran. Economic fragility and uncertainty about the future have affected everybody, with those fortunate enough to still have employment plodding along, hoping their career choice escapes the scythe of the resilient recession. During these challenging times, a new era of rising prices and stagnant incomes, coupon-clipping and having eagle eyes as a shopper has never been more in vogue. It’s no surprise shows about extreme couponing, pawn stars and storage auctions are among the most popular on television. Amid this bleak landscape is the continuing controversy known as the big-box store. Target has confirmed it will open in the spring of 2013 in the Sahali Mall location now occupied by Zellers. Walmart has just received city approval to expand its store to include fresh groceries and meat. With Target entering the Kamloops marketplace and Walmart set to battle established grocery stores for the shopping dollar, the net result should be competitive prices over which Tournament Capital shoppers can decide. Along with expected lower prices and increased selection will come more local jobs, which is something any community can use. However, Walmart’s expansion and Target’s arrival have prompted the antibig-box-store crowd to lament the news. From city council to letters to the editor to exhaustive postings online, opponents of Walmart and Target seem to believe those hundreds of people employed under those roofs would magically be transported to locally owned shops that would suddenly appear on the hundreds of thousands of square feet vacated by the American retail giants. It simply doesn’t work that way. Walmart and Target are successful because they serve a need. And, as has been proven in Kamloops, the arrival of such stores can be accomplished while maintaining a healthy and vibrant local business community that caters to shoppers with a taste for a more speciality flavour. Kamloops is large enough, diverse enough and discerning enough for Walmart and Target to co-exist with independent local shops.
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Re: Petruk review: The real show at CJ’s wasn’t on the stage: “Very enjoyable read! “Sounds like lengthy and loud mayhem for any reviewer (or undercover cop)! “Your descriptive was great.” — posted by Al Baker
Re: Last chance to register for autism program: “What a great program. We are fortunate to host it.” — posted by Terry Steven Butcher
Re: Black bear cubs euthanized: “Public safety? Best decision. Really? Utter nonsense. “Try telling that to the mother bear. We’re far more likely to be injured or killed by another human than an encounter with wildlife. “We certainly wouldn’t render the same sentence to one of our own, so don’t do it to the innocent and try to justify it.” — posted by Carmina Gooch “Sometimes there are no easy solutions. “As sad as this is, it was handled humanly. “They could have left them to die naturally, but they thought the cubs would be rescued. “Mistakes were made and that is unfortunate. I choose to not judge too harshly.” — posted by Jacquie Westegaard
Not thrilled to see city approve store expansion Editor: KTW’s Feb. 23 frontpage story (‘City gives nod to Walmart expansion’) stated it appeared many people opposed the expansion as only two people at the public hearing spoke against it. Perhaps many people did not know about the proposal or the public hearing. I strongly oppose the expansion. Not only do I reject Walmart as a business, I see no use in its expansion. Are we not all educated enough to know of the impacts big-box chain warehouses like Walmart have on a city? The advantages they hold in a market due to their cheap merchandise and low costs of production drive smaller, local businesses out of the market as they can’t compete. This is a franchise we are talking about, developed by one mind, one family, one com-
mittee — whatever it may be — and it is catering to millions and millions of people. How does this add up? How can one thought know what each and everyone wants? The thing is, it cannot. Walmart caters to us through the low cost of its products. That is the only marketing strategy that has worked for for years Walmart produces what we (they) want and we choose it, not because the item is what we want, but because the price is what we want. And, this price, this one thing that is worth speaking of, is only made possible by the aggressiveness of a bigbox chain that imports cheaply made products from all over the world based on the standards of the franchise. Stella Oosterhoff Kamloops
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Cannot wait to shop larger Walmart Editor: Re: (‘City gives nod to Walmart expansion,’ Feb. 24): Kudos to Kamloops city council for approving Walmart’s expansion plan. In this day and age, we all have to make our dollar go as far as possible. I have shopped at Walmart Superstores in Ontario and in the
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U.S. and they have better prices than those found in main grocery stores and in corner stores that charge at least twice as much. If local stores would offer better prices, maybe big-box chains wouldn’t come to town. I am looking forward to the expanded Walmart. Ursula Brown Kamloops
Neighbourhood schools for neighbourhood kids Editor: It is that time of year again, when parents of children expecting to enter kindergarten in September must choose at which schools they wish to register their kids. As usual, the decisions lie with parents. How many four- or five-year-olds ask to attend a French immersion school, or a science school, or an arts school? However, the purpose of this letter is to have parents of Frenchimmersion kids explain to the rest of us School
District 73 taxpayers what their reasons are for choosing one of the French-immersion schools over their own neighbourhood English school. If someone was to ask me to list all the possible pros and cons of French immersion, I could easily list more than 10 cons, but would be hardpressed to find one pro. Just what is behind the reasoning behind making such a selfish and illogical decision on behalf of their children? Are they unaware
French is taught as part of the curriculum in all public schools in B.C. as of Grade 5 and in all School District 73 schools as of Grade 4? What is the big hurry? Why would four years make that much of a difference? Why can we not establish and maintain a level playing field? Do these parents not understand it is difficult enough for most children to absorb one language at such a young age, let alone two? We need to go back to neighbourhood schools
for neighbourhood kids to re-establish strong families and friendships. The concept of French immersion is illogical and a waste of resources and tax dollars. Later this spring, when it comes time to confirm at which school and in what program they intend to register their elementary-age child for the next school year, I am asking parents of Frenchimmersion students to consider registering at one of the many fine regular elementary schools — ideally closest to their homes.
It is too easy for school trustees to maintain the status quo. If they had any fortitude, they would simply shelve French-immersion programs. Or, as an alternative, they could impose a monthly fee of perhaps $200 for each child attending any one of the specialty schools, including French immersion. Maybe that will help convince some parents to think on behalf of their kids and not always on behalf of themselves. H.W. Druskee Kamloops
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the Friday, Feb. 24, announcement at SaveOn-Foods in Sahali. “Through this investment, beef producers will have the information and knowledge they need to get better returns from the marketplace, and the public will benefit from more information on both the industry and its products.� Kamloops-South Thompson Liberal MLA Kevin Krueger said the marketing programs will give ranchers the chance to expand opportuni-
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Alexander spent just $100 in his mayoral bid By Jeremy Deutsch STAFF REPORTER
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He may have played spoiler in the last civic election, but Brian Alexander’s run for mayor likely didn’t spoil his budget. According to candidate expenses listed on the City of Kamloops website, Alexander spent $100 in his campaign. However, the amount
was less than the $11,281 Alexander spent in 2008. Alexander finished a distant third in the 2011 civic election, collecting just 251 votes. Longtime former councillor John De Cicco’s final campaign wasn’t cheap. The small-business owner spent $5,860 on his campaign, but ultimately finished in 11th place with 6,071 votes.
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A Kamloops judge wants to have the story of a controversial Thompson Rivers University student looked into a little bit deeper before he decides whether to release him on bail. Adrian Miller appeared in Kamloops provincial court yesterday afternoon (Feb. 27) and had his matters adjourned until today. He was also in court on on Friday, Feb. 24, for a bail hearing, but no decision was made then either. An arrest warrant was issued last week for the 26-year-old, who was recently elected to TRU’s board of governors and senate. The university’s new board was sworn in at a ceremony last Friday, which Miller missed due to the fact he’s behind bars. TRU’s board of governors met behind closed doors prior to the ceremony and decided to delay Miller’s swearing-in until a decision can be made regarding his criminal charges and issues on campus. Earlier this month, the Crown laid five charges against Miller, alleging he stole and then pawned jewelry from the landlords of the basement suite in which he had been living. They live upstairs in the residence. Miller has pleaded not guilty, but a judge ordered he stay away
from the Pineview Valley home until the charges are addressed. In court last week, Crown prosecutor Catriona Elliott said Miller had been sleeping in computer labs on TRU’s campus after he was banned from the Pineview Valley home. She also said he provided his probation officer with a fake McGill Road address, putting him in violation of his release conditions. Elliot said Miller’s probation officer describes him as “deceptive and evasive.” “He said, ‘He’d lie and say that black is white’,” she told the court. “He thinks Mr. Miller has some psychiatric problems. “Given this persistent pattern of resistance and being deceptive and non-co-operative with the probation officer, to release him would lead to more breaches and more offending.” Defence lawyer Sheldon Tate said Miller made a “simple mistake” when he gave the probation officer the wrong address, providing one that was just one digit off from the actual address. Miller told the court he was “couch-surfing” while looking for a more permanent place to live. He admitted to sleeping in TRU computer labs, but said he was just napping. Kamloops provincial court Judge Stephen Harrison reserved his decision to give lawyers time
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LOCAL NEWS The Kamloops YMCA-YWCA Strong Kids Campaign gets support from Coun. Tina Lange as she works out on the leg press in the Downtown Y’s weight room. Lange and others are staying fit and raising money for the campaign that helps support families that might not be able to send their children to the Y. Lange said as a longtime user of the Y’s facilities — and working for the organization for a while — she didn’t have to think twice about helping it. George Wycherley/KTW
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There’s less than a week to go in the Kamloops Community YMCA-YWCA’s Strong Kids Challenge and one thing is clear — there’s been no shortage of enthusiasm. “It’s been a really terrific event,” said Darcy Harris, the Kamloops Y’s communications and funds development manager. “We’ve had great enthusiasm from all of our participants.” The event — the first of its kind for the Kamloops Y — began on Feb. 17, when nine high-profile community members took up the challenge and began working out while raising money. Each set two goals — one for fitness and one for fundraising. After the challenge wraps up on March 5, all the money raised will be donated to the
Y Strong Kids Campaign. “It’s basically money for kids to take part in Y programs,” Harris said. “Through this program, we’re able to make sure we don’t turn anyone away.” One of the participants is Tina Lange, a member of Kamloops city council and no stranger to the Downtown Y herself. She said taking part was a bit of a no-brainer, given her history with the organization and its importance to the community. “The Y has played a very strong role in my life,” she said. “At a time when I was a young single mother and had no money, I started volunteering for the Y and it really made me the person I am today.”
Lange said she went on to work at the Y and, as her children got older, they became involved as well. “My kids kind of grew up at the Y and I know what the Y does for this community,” she said. “It’s not just a place to take a swim or have a fitness class. So, this is me paying it forward, really.” This is the first Strong Kids Challenge for the Kamloops Y, but Harris said it might become an annual event in the future. “We hope so,” she said. “I’ve already had a couple people come up to me and say, ‘Wow, I’d really like to do this next year’.” For more information or to donate, log onto kamloopsy. org and click on the Strong Kids Challenge banner.
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STORM SIEGE KNIGHTS Kamloops Storm forward Ryan Clark (left) and North Okanagan Knights netminder Dustin Nikkel watch as Mattia Bortolotto’s water-bottle-labelled shot gives Kamloops a 2-1 lead on Friday, Feb. 24, at McArthur Island Sports Centre. The Storm won the game 3-2, and earned a 4-3 victory over the Knights on Saturday, Feb. 25, to go up 2-0 in a best-of-seven Doug Birks Division semifinal series. Game 3 was held in Armstrong on Monday, Feb. 27, after KTW’s press deadline. Log on to kamloopsthisweek.com for the result. North Okanagan is hosting Game 4 tonight in Armstrong. Game 5, if necessary, will be played at McArthur on Thursday (March 1) evening. Allen Douglas photo
Indoor Field of Dreams set for construction By Marty Hastings SPORTS REPORTER
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GOOD old-fashioned barn-raising. That’s how Sean Wandler described the building and fundraising process for the Indoor Field of Dreams, a $300,000 baseball facility that will be constructed on the centre of McArthur Island behind an existing concession and washroom stand. “We’re here to call out to the Kamloops community to now step up and help us realize this dream,” Wandler said on Thursday, Feb. 23, at a press confer-
ence, which was held on McArthur at the building site. Wandler, a director with the Kamloops Minor Baseball Association (KMBA), head coach of the midget AAA Kamloops Riverdogs and chair of the building project, said there will be two construction phases. Construction on Phase 1 — the erection of the 5,000-squarefoot facility, which will feature three full-size retractable batting cages, pitching mounds and artificial turf — is slated to get underway this spring. In a perfect world, Wandler would like the
indoor field to be open for use this fall. The facility will be 100 feet long, 50 feet wide and 24 feet tall, with an indoor ceiling of 22 feet. Building a vestibule between the new building and the existing washroom facility is Phase 2. No timeline has been set for its completion. “It’s not a significant problem if we can’t do both right away because we can simply gain access to the washrooms by coming around to the front of the building,” Wandler said. The KMBA has already raised $150,000 of the building cost.
A fundraising team, led by Norm Daley of Daley and Co., with the help of Bryce Herman, Jack Hollstedt and Aleece Laird of Fresh Inc. Marketing, will be relied on to raise the rest. The fundraisers have assigned baseball terms to the amount of money a person or group donates to the cause. For example, a contribution of $500 or less is called a “walk.” Kal Tire and Daley and Co. hit “grand slams” by donating up to $3,500, which gets them naming rights to interior features of the facility. The City of Kamloops provided a
Sean Wandler, a director with the Kamloops Minor Baseball Association, spoke about the Indoor Field of Dreams, a $300,000 baseball facility that will be built on McArthur Island, at a press conference on Thursday, Feb. 23. Dave Eagles/KTW
$100,000 loan at two per cent and leased the land for $1 a year. Funding in the amount of $75,000, to be paid over five years, has been provided by the Kamloops Blazers Sports Legacy Fund. Darryl Caunt, president of Mibroc Construction, Rob
Lucas, president of Interior Iron, John Demidoff of Demidoff Equipment Ltd. and architect Trevor Owen of Owen and Hunter make up the building team. Wandler said the construction of an indoor baseball facility in the River City is long overdue.
“Sometimes you wake up and it’s hard to believe it’s finally happening,” he said. “I played in minor baseball and have been around since I was five years old, either as a player or a coach. “It’s been a long time coming.” X See NEW A22
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Pack exit playoffs By Marty Hastings SPORTS REPORTER
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It was fun while it lasted, but the party is over for the TRU WolfPack women’s basketball team. TRU was swept 2-0 by the Saskatchewan Huskies in a best-ofthree first-round Canada West playoff series on the weekend. “I’m very proud of our effort this entire year,” WolfPack head
coach Scott Reeves said. The WolfPack lost 56-43 to the Huskies in Game 2 on Saturday, Feb. 25, in Saskatoon. “We couldn’t hit shots in the first half, but played better in the
second,” Reeves said. TRU, in its first-ever Canada West playoff game, lost 66-59 on Friday, Feb. 24. The WolfPack entered the playoffs as the No. 3 seed in the Pacific Division after posting a 9-9 mark in the regular season. Saskatchewan was the No. 2 seed in the Prairie Division after finishing the season 15-5. Saturday’s loss
marked the last Canadian Interuniversity Sports game for three fifth-year WolfPack players, Michelle Dimond, Kaitlyn Widsten and Kailey Colonna. Saskatchewan will compete in the Canada West Final Four next weekend, along with the Regina Cougars, University of the Fraser Valley Cascades and the UBC Thunderbirds. With files from TRU
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OALS CAN BE SO SWEET. When you change your eating habits, add more exercise and reduce stress and the pounds come off slowly but surely, motivation stays high. When you set out to break a personal best at a certain running distance and blow it out of the water, all that time you put into training is so worthwhile. I’ve been lucky enough in the last two months to accomplish both. Winter is always weight-loss time for me since it’s impossible to do during the race season and, for some reason, I haven’t managed to make it through a summer and fall without adding a few pounds. So, until I figure that out, I’ll be back to logging Livestrong every January. I don’t mind at all as long as it seems to be doing some good. This year has been quite successful and the only thing I’m doing specifically differently is stress reduction. I’ve taken up hot yoga and am working hard on keeping my schedule from being a back to back dash from one commitment to the next. Added to that, I’ve been training for a half marathon. Since I started cycling, running has
taken a back seat and I’ve been missing it. So, last fall, I set out to change that with the goal of running three days per week to prepare for the Whistler Relay last November. With that 12 kilometres completed, it seemed logical to sign up for the Hypothermic Half Marathon. Signing up for events helps get me out the door when I could easily make excuses about whether to run or cycle or whether to run or nothing at all. It’s been a long time since I ran a half marathon, so I had no real expectations going in. I did no speed work and no specific pace training, so it could easily have become a social jog. But, finding myself in the top three women off the start, kept me motivated and pushing myself. In the end, the first half of the race I went a bit too hard. I found myself unable to maintain my chosen heart rate but still finished five minutes ahead of my last personal best. It’s always fun to chat with your competitors at the end and find out they just ran their slowest half marathon. It’s all relative. On the flip side, goals can backfire, especially if we set our sights too high. How many times
Kailey Colonna (left), Kaitlyn Widsten and Michelle Dimond have played their last game for the TRU WolfPack women’s basketball team. TRU sports information
have I heard, “I want to drop two sizes in a month, so I can wear my wedding dress/ bikini.” Or, maybe we decide now is as good a time as any to run a marathon when the longest distance previously run was 10 kilometres. We have to be so careful not to set ourselves up for failure. And, if it’s a near miss, the important part is noticing what you did to almost reach the ultimate goal. If you almost reached it, you’re closer than when you started.
As for me, I trudge on. I really need to switch my focus to the bike now, but I’m not ready to give up the running entirely. Shorter distances sound pretty good and I can’t wait for the trails to dry up. Next up: Dirty Feet Trail 10 K on March 25. Shawn Wenger is a BCRPA-registered personal trainer and weight-training and group-fitness instructor. She runs Fitness For Mortals. E-mail fitnessformortals@gmail.com for information.
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Kamloops athletes haul medals at B.C. Winter Games There was plenty to cheer about for the Kamloops contingent of the Zone 2 ThompsonOkanagan team at the B.C. Winter Games, which wrapped up on Sunday, Feb. 26, in Vernon. The Corryn Brown rink, featuring Erin Pincott, Sydney Fraser and Samantha Fisher, won gold in girls’ curling. Ken Brown of Kamloops coached the golden quartet. Four Kamloops gymnasts — Lisa Comazzetto, Marc Thibault, Jason Dahlgren and Taylor Berthelot — won bronze in a team competition. Thompson-Okanagan won silver in girls’ hockey. Representing Kamloops on that team were Taylor Finnie, Kendall Fitzgerald, Sydney Gordon, Squwey Gottfriedson, Larissa Kolle, Elysha Aspeslet and Kelsey Clovechok. Sara Spence won gold in a 200-metre team-pursuit mixed speed-skating Group A event and gold in the Group A relay, while Eric Spence and Yolaine Kampman won bronze for their efforts in a 200metre relay event. Sara also won silver in the Group A girls’ 400-metre final, silver in the Group A 1,500-metre and gold in the 3,000metre point race. Eric won silver in the Group B boys’ 3,000metre point race Jennaya Motokado
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Kamloops a Pan Am Games finalist Either Kamloops or Edmonton will host the 2015 Panamerican Junior Athletics Championships (PJAC). Kamloops’ final bid will be presented to the event’s selection committee in Ottawa in May. “It is an honour to be considered as a potential host for an event of this calibre,” Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar said. “It speaks to the strength and success of the Kamloops Track and Field Club and the quality of our facilities, which have allowed us to be on this stage among the bigger athletics’ facilities and centres across Canada.” The selection committee consists of representatives from Athletics Canada’s provincial branches and nationaloffice staff, as well as
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Sabres claim Okanagan silver The Sa-Hali Sabres won silver at the AA Okanagan boys’ basketball championship on the weekend in Kamloops. South Okanagan secondary of Oliver claimed gold, beating Sa-Hali 84-77 in the tournament final. Chris Toporowski led Sa-Hali with 32 points, Russell Dolson
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Junior Sabres place fourth The Sa-Hali Sabres placed fourth at the Okanagan junior boys basketball championship. Sa-Hali, in its opener, lost 49-34 to Vernon, but bounced back to beat Kelowna 45-35. In a consolation final, the Sabres beat the Okanagan Mission Huskies 56-55. Riley Peterson netted the winning basket on a hook shot with seven seconds remaining. Jason Pinneo had a strong tournament for Sa-Hali.
Crusaders march to provincials The St. Ann’s Crusaders placed third at the single-A Okanagan senior boys’ basketball championship on the weekend. St. Ann’s beat Similkameen 67-57 to win bronze and qualify
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Thunder top ‘Tips in KMHA weekend action Ashton Taylor scored seven times as the Timbits Thunder downed the Timbits Silvertips 11-3 in Novice Orange division play on Saturday, Feb. 25, at Valleyview Arena. Frankie Bruno and Carter Streek each added a goal and two assists, and Andrew Senger and Zach Armstrong also tallied in support of goaltender Jared Sucro. Tyson Galloway, Kiel Schriml and Luke Petrie scored for the Silvertips, who went with Jake Poulsen in net.
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ISA MCCAULEY’S HUSBAND DIED JUST BLOCKS FROM HOME. His workday was done — the family had moved to Delta from Kamloops just two months earlier, the result of Jim’s promotion to his dream job with CP Rail, Lisa said. He was on his motorcycle, just blocks from the new house where Lisa and two of their boys were waiting for him. Jim hadn’t updated his driver’s licence and, even today, Lisa said she has no idea how the police found her. But, somehow, they did and took the three of them to the hospital where Jim had been airlifted — and where he died. “The fog that you’re in at that time, it’s impossible to describe,” Lisa said. “But then, these two angels walked into the fog and offered their help.” The pair was from the RCMP Victim Services office in Delta, called out by police at the scene of the accident who knew Lisa and her young songs were going to need them. “They were just there,” Lisa said. “In that chaotic moment, these beautiful, wonderful people were there for us.” The pair brought with them a folder of information — a roadmap of everything Lisa and her family were going to need as they headed into a situation they had never experienced before. The package included the police file number and how to deal with the police, the coroner’s office, a funeral home — how to handle all those details that would be required as they dealt with the death. Most importantly, they brought information on how each of them could try to handle the stress each step would bring. “It took me a month to go through it,” Lisa said, “but I knew everything I was going to need was there.” The pair came to her house the next day and called every night for some time in what Lisa called “the most loving outreach. X See SERVICE IS THERE B3
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There are 25 volunteers ready to head out at any time of any day to help a victim in Kamloops, said Cheryl Montgomery. The Kamloops RCM Victim Services assistant program manager said each undergoes rigorous and ongoing training because the nature of the call-out could be anything — a sudden death, a horrific accident, a sexual assault, an
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“We’re never left high and dry,” Montgomery said. Sometimes the service provided is simple, like a referral to another social agency in Kamloops. It might be bringing a stuffed bear for a child to hug. Montgomery said volunteers stay with a file for as long as they’re needed but, “once we provide the tools, we try to let people use them so they can get back on their feet. “But, while we may close the file, we don’t close them out of our minds.”
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“Then, one day, they asked me if they should call again tomorrow and I said, ‘Call me every week now, so I’ll know that I’ve made it through another week’.” Lisa said the fact the people who came to her in the fog are volunteers continues to amaze her. It’s why, when her friend and comedy-act partner Tara Holmes told her she wanted to do a fundraiser, Lisa knew exactly the cause to support. “Lisa said the money had to go to RCMP Victim Services and I said OK but I
didn’t really know much about what they do,” Holmes said. “But, I’ve been learning more about it and it’s incredible.” The women hope the sold-out fundraiser on March 3, Healing Hearts with the Magic of Laughter and Song, not only raises some money for the local office, but increases awareness of the services it provides. “It’s the kind of thing where you really don’t know about them until you need them,” Lisa said. The evening at the Kamloops Convention Centre features performances by Joey Jack, Clinton Gray, Andrew
Halvorsen, Aaron Shufletoski, Henry Small — and Lisa, as well. “I’ve become that blonde with the broken car,” Lisa said. “Honestly. Both our cars broke right after the accident and there I was in the garage and the mechanic was asking me these questions and all I could say was, ‘Um, I don’t know’.” It’s that kind of new reality that has inspired her to try and turn to what has sustained her in her life — laughter. “For me, that will be so healing,” she said of what she expects might be a
10-minute set during the show. She’s not sure what to expect, she said, knowing there will be hundreds of people there to support not only her cause but her as well. And, Lisa knows she’ll be in touch with victim services again in coming months because so much is in limbo while the police continue their investigation of the accident. “It’s become a full-time job getting everything sorted out,” she said. It’s like being on a roller-coaster, Lisa said, one with constant memories riding along with her and her sons.
Living Library returns with new stories Six more people have offered to be living books at the annual Living Library event at the Smorgasbord Deli, 225 Seventh Ave. The Feb. 29 instalment features: • Chris Bartsch, a decorative concrete-floor specialist who travelled the world by bicycle in his younger days and is committed to working toward a sustainable future; • Frank Dwyer, who was raised in an orphanage and later found success in his career and,
after reitrement, in writing and activisim; • Cindy Friedman, who teaches science at Thompson Rivers University and plays in the Latin ensemble Caliente; • Gary Nielsen, a teacher, musician and promoter who plays music when he’s not travelling around the world; • Kathleen Raven, a local potter now learning to live with her son’s schizophrenia; • Anita Strong, founding chair of the Kamloops chapter of the Council of Canadians
and owner/operator of The Smorgasbord and Country Garden Greenhouses, businesses with a distinct buy-local and fair trade philosophy. More complete biographies of the human books and other information about the Living Library are available online at lookkamloops.ca/human_library.htm. The event starts at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in volunteering to be a human book can contact Lissa Miller at 250-3761550 or humanlibrarian@gmail. com.
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Ted Moore is still having trouble getting used to success. But, then, he never thought he’d be performing at New Jersey’s The Stone Pony — the place Bruce Springsteen still drops in to perform and where Bon Jovi got its start. After all, when Moore and his band performed, it was as Blaze of Glory, a tribute band to the musical legend John Bongiovi created. “I always keep in mind it’s a cover band,” Moore said, “but we just keeping going.” The New Jersey gig came during a 14-day, 11-show cross-continent tour the band did last year in the U.S. While there, Moore met a woman who has been a regular at the historical music venue
and who was there the night Bongiovi wandered in, looking for musicians to join a band. “Her husband told the drummer there that night ‘Don’t go with that kid’,” Moore said. “She had so many stories. And Springsteen had been there the week before us. “It was all really humbling.” Moore’s no newbie in the business, having performed for years, but never seeing his dream fulfilled. “It’s ironic I spent all those years banging it out and this is where I would end up finding success, in a cover band. “And now, we’re in unchartered waters and we just keep pushing.” He’s hoping his Kamloops show is the start to another successful musical venture. Blaze of Glory is
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Bon Jovi tribute band Blaze of Glory includes Randy Robertson (left), Michael Champigny, Ted Moore, James Meyer and Doug Gran
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wanted — Randy Robertson on guitar, Michael Champigny on bass, James Meyer on keyboards and Doug Grant on drums. They were all veterans of the business, solid and talented musicians — and he was asking them to join a tribute band. “I was surprised when they all said yes.” Tickets for the show are $30 plus taxes and service charges and are available at the Kamloops Live Box Office, 1025 Lorne St., 250-374-5483, kamloopslive.ca or at Ora Restaurant at the centre, 250-372-5312. Tickets bought through the restaurant come with a $20 gift certificate to it.
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Passat CC (now just Volkswagen CC) units that were sold in the 2010 model year. The 2012 Passat comes to Canada with a wide choice of powertrains and trim levels, with prices topping out at $37,475 for a V6 Highline with automatic transmission. My tester had what would be my choice of engines, a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel (140 horsepower, 236 pound-feet of torque). During January, the TDI clean diesels made up about 50 per cent of all Passat sales. Also offered is a 2.5-litre fivecylinder gasoline engine (170 horsepower, 177 pound-feet of torque) and a 3.6-litre V6 (280 horsepower, 256 pound-feet of torque). My diesel tester was outfitted with a six-speed DSG automatic transmission. A six-speed manual is also offered with this engine, while the 2.5-litre engine gets a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic. The V6 is available only with
the six-speed DSG automatic. Even at the base level, the 2012 Passat has features such as electronic stability control, dual zone climate control, leather-wrapped steering wheel, shift knob and hand brake lever and multifunction steering wheel and trip computer. There are four trim levels — Trendline, Trendline Plus, Comfortline and Highline. My tester was the Trendline Plus TDI that priced out at $28,875 plus $1,365 freight and PDI.
Since the new Passat is designed for the North American market, it is bigger all round. I find it more striking — others have a different opinion. While it doesn’t break new ground like the curvaceous Hyundai Sonata or the Kia Optima, it is pleasant and elegant to look at. Up front is VW’s new signature grille with three chrome crossbars and the ubiquitous VW logo front and centre.
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AM NOT making this up. They’re going to paint Calcutta blue. Some firm of publicrelations consultants has persuaded the West Bengal state government all official buildings and assets in Calcutta, right down to the lane dividers on highways, should be painted light blue. Taxis and other public services that require licenses will also have get out the blue paint and owners of private property will be asked to do the same, with tax cuts for those who comply. It’s all about branding, really. West Bengal got a new government last year, after 34 years of Communist rule, and the state’s new rulers decided the capital city, Calcutta, needs a new colour scheme. As Urban Development Minister Firhad Hakim told the Indian Express newspaper: “Our leader, Mamata Banerjee, has decided that the theme colour of the city will be sky-blue because the motto of the new government is ‘The sky is the limit’.” Well, why not? If the state of Rajasthan can have both a “pink city” (Jaipur) and a “blue city” (Jodhpur), why shouldn’t Calcutta brand itself as “the other blue city”? However, Jaipur is naturally pink because of widespread use of terracotta. In Jodhpur, the residents got out their paint brushes voluntarily, whereas the West Bengal state government is spending a reported $16 million CDN on the blueing of Calcutta. Calcuta’s leading newspaper, the Telegraph (in which this column has long had the honour of appearing), was so swept away by the wonderfulness of the concept that it wrote a fulsome editorial about it. “Finding the right colour combination is undoubtedly the crucial first step in making a city safer, healthier, cleaner and generally
GWYNNE DYER World WATCH more user-friendly for its inhabitants,” the newspaper wrote, tongue firmly in cheek. “[Painting Calcutta blue] could, with little doubt, sort out its core problems — chaotic health care, inability to implement pollutioncontrol norms, arsenic in the water, archaic sewers and garbage disposal, bad roads, killer buses for public transport, an airport falling apart and beyond dismal, priceless paintings rotting away in public art galleries, to name a few.” One wonders why more cities are not doing the same. Maybe they couldn’t afford the right consultants. I yield to practically everybody in my esteem for the overpaid consultants who are employed by unimaginative governments to improve their image. There is a better way for Calcutta to overcome its reputation for chaos and decay. By all means, spend most of the available money on sewers and garbage disposal, roads and buses, pollution control, art galleries and the airport — but, also, restore the city centre. Calcutta was the capital of British-ruled India for two centuries. For much of that time, it was the secondlargest city in the British Empire, only surpassed by London. As such, the centre of the city was full of Georgian and Regency buildings that reflected the city’s power and wealth at that time. Most of them are still there. Calcutta was poor for a long time, so it hasn’t had the money to erase its past in the brutal way that is happening in most other large Asian cities.
Almost all Chinese cities have already destroyed their architectural heritage and beautiful cities like Hanoi are working at it. However, Calcutta’s wonderful buildings are in dreadful shape and soon it will find enough money to start destroying them wholesale. It doesn’t have to end like that. Fifteen years ago, I was walking up
Bentinck Street, surrounded by the chaos of cars and trams and the crumbling buildings festooned with washing lines and movie posters. I came round a slight bend in the road and saw a miraculous sight. It was an four-storey townhouse restored to all its former glory — the stucco replaced, the balconies repaired, the whole thing repainted in the mustard-yellow
colour that was fashionable in the late 18th century. It was in a row of other 18th-century houses that were still rotting and I suddenly realized what central Calcutta used to look like. It made the hair rise on the back of my neck. I don’t know if that particular house has fallen into disrepair again (Google Streetview has its limitations), but I do
know the example did not work. I also know it could work. It would cost more than a vat of blue paint, but labour isn’t that expensive in the city, so it’s cheaper to restore than to destroy and rebuild. If Calcutta started now, it could have, within 10 years, a city centre that is the envy of Asia. Alternatively, the
West Bengal government could push the blue business a bit further. After all, nothing exceeds like excess. Why not paint all 14 million of Calcutta’s inhabitants blue and declare they are all avatars of Vishnu? That would get everybody’s attention.
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LOCAL NEWS HAPPY GRANDMA DAY! Erin Hardy (left) and sister Corinne have a rockin’ blast with their grandmother, Marion Blundell, in Riverside Park before heading off for their afternoon swimming date. The youngsters are visiting their Kamloops grandma from Vancouver and will soon be enjoying some skiing on the local slopes as well. Dave Eagles/KTW
IRENE ISABEL COTTER 1948~2012 Irene Isabel Cotter of Kamloops passed away suddenly on February 18th, 2012 at 63 years of age. Irene is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Ken; children: William (Brandy) Cotter of Kamloops and Yvonne (Dave) Albaster of Calgary; grandchildren: William, Michael, Brayden and Layla; brother & sisters: Marge Larson, Dorothy Stein and Bryan Nicholson; their relatives: nieces Nicole Larson, Trish Larson, Cindy Nicholson & Rowena Martin as well as her very special great niece Brienna. She was predeceased by her son Kenny, parents Ernest & Rowena Nicholson, brother David and mother-in-law Gladys. Irene was born March 12, 1948 in Vancouver to Ernest and Rowena Nicholson. Irene met Ken in her mid teens and they were married October 31, 1966. A year later they welcomed their beloved son, Kenny. Their family grew to include another son and daughter, William and Yvonne. Tragically in 1993, they lost their eldest son Kenny; however Irene immersed herself in raising her children, tending her lovely gardens and looking forward to happier times. One of her greatest joys was becoming a grandmother in 2001. Irene enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was always ready to take them to soccer games or whatever special events were happening for them. Irene would drop everything if she was needed by family or friends. Her tender care will be missed by all who knew her. An open house was held for family and friends on Friday, February 24th 2012 from 1 – 3 p.m. at the family home, 663 York Avenue, Kamloops, B.C Special thanks to Dr Mavis Holman, Dr. Dong and nurse Christine and 6 South for their compassionate and gentle care given to Irene and their assistance to her family during this very trying time. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577 Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
If I Knew But just in case I might be wrong, And today is all I get, I’d like to say how much I love you And I hope we never forget. Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, If I knew it would be the last time Young or old alike, that I see you walk out the door, And today may be the last chance I would give you a hug and kiss You get to hold your loved one tight. And call you back for one more. So if you’re waiting for tomorrow, If I knew it would be the last time Why not do it today? I’d hear your voice lifted up in praise, I would video tape each action and word, For if tomorrow never comes, so I could play them back day after day. You’ll surely regret the day, That you didn’t take that extra time If I knew it would be the last time, For a smile, a hug, or a kiss I could spare an extra minute And you were too busy to grant To stop and say “I love you,” someone, Instead of assuming you would KNOW What turned out to be their one last I do. wish. If I knew it would be the last time So hold your loved ones close today, I would be there to share your day, Well I’m sure you’ll have so many more, And whisper in their ear, Tell them how much you love them so I can let just this one slip away. And that you’ll always hold them dear For surely there’s always tomorrow Take time to say “I’m sorry,” To make up for an oversight, “Please forgive me,” “Thank you,” or And we always get a second chance “It’s okay.” To make everything just right. And if tomorrow never comes, There will always be another day You’ll have no regrets about today. To say “I love you,” And certainly there’s another chance To say our “Anything I can do?” If I knew it would be the last time That I’d see you fall asleep, I would tuck you in more tightly And pray the Lord, your soul to keep.
The Angel On Your Shoulder By Jackie Huston Lena, Wisconsin
There’s an angel on your shoulder Though you may not know she’s there, She watches over you day and night And keeps you in her care. There’s an angel on your shoulder Watching you learn and grow Keeping you safe from danger And nurturing your soul. She’ll be there through your triumphs She’ll dance on clouds with pride, She’ll hold your hand through disappointments and fears, Standing faithfully by your side. In her lifetime this angel was strong and true, And stood up for what was right. In your life you’ll be faced with decisions and trials And she’ll shine down her guiding light. Life holds so much in store for you, So remember as you grow older, There are no heights you cannot reach ‘Cause there’s an angel on your shoulder.
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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) invites applications for the following positions: QUALIFIED TRADES PERSON – PAINTER Under the supervision of the Manager of Facilities, provide services to the School District for painting and decorating at School District Facilities. QUALIFICATIONS: Certi¿cation as a journeyman as set out in the B.C. Apprenticeship Act for Painting and Decorating, or equivalent Inter-provincial Technical Quali¿cations; three years’ working experience as a trades person related in the painting trade related to both new and repaint applications; demonstrated ability to perform all aspects of the painting and decorating trade competently; demonstrated ability and experience in mixing of colours and selection of paint; working knowledge of other trades connected with building, ¿nishing and maintenance; ability to work alone and/or work as part of a team with other trades persons; demonstrated ability to take direction and carry out assigned duties independently; hold a valid B.C. Driver’s Licence. Applicant must be capable of working on ladders, scaffolds and lifts. This is a temporary Union position. Salary is $27.89 per hour. Effective date and length of term is to be determined. QUALIFIED TRADES PERSON – CARPENTER Under the supervision of Manager of Facilities, provides trained carpentry services to the School district in the areas of Maintenance and renovation of physical plants. QUALIFICATIONS: Certi¿cation as a journeyman as set out in the B.C. Apprenticeship Act for Carpentry T.Q., or equivalent Inter-provincial Technical Quali¿cations preferably combined with Locksmith certi¿cation; Three years’ working experience as a tradesperson in maintenance within the speci¿ed trades; Working knowledge of related maintenance trades connected with physical plant servicing, preferably with some joinery certi¿cation or experience; Demonstrated ability to take direction, carry out assigned duties independently; and work as part of a team with other trades persons; Demonstrated physical ability to perform assigned duties (including climbing ladders and scaffolds); Working knowledge of other related maintenance trades connected with physical plant servicing; Have a good working knowledge of the National Building Code of B.C. and be pro¿cient in reading and interpreting blueprints; Hold a valid B.C. Driver’s License. This is a temporary Union. Salary is $27.89 per hour. Effective date and length of term is to be determined. QUALIFIED TRADES PERSON - PLUMBER Under the supervision of the Manager of Facilities, to provide mechanical services to the School District in the areas of maintenance and renovation to physical plant, equipment and facility systems as they relate to plumbing, heating and ventilation. Quali¿cation: Hold a valid class “A” or “B” gas ¿tter license, with electrical endorsement, as set out under B.C. Ministry of Labour, Gas safety Branch regulations; Certi¿cation as a journeyman as set out in the B.C. Apprenticeship Act for Plumbing T.Q., or equivalent interprovincial Technical Quali¿cations; Three years working experience as a tradesperson in maintenance within the trades related to heating, ventilation, plumbing and control systems to include speci¿c experience in: calibration, operation and servicing of pneumatic, electrical, electronic and computerized direct digital control systems; and, testing and servicing of ¿re sprinkler systems and ¿re hydrants; demonstrated ability to take direction and carry out assigned duties independently; demonstrated ability to perform all aspects of plumbing and gas ¿tting trades competently; working knowledge of other related maintenance trades connected with physical plant servicing; demonstrated ability to work both alone and as part of a team with other trades persons; hold a valid B.C. Driver’s License’; have a good working knowledge of the National Building Code of B.C. and be pro¿cient in reading blueprints. This is a temporary Union position. Salary is $27.89. Effective date and length of term is to be determined. Mechanic T.Q. – Operations Division - Regular Position The District is seeking quali¿ed applicants for the position of Mechanic T.Q. – Operations Division. Job summary - provide mechanic services to the School district for the repair and servicing of School district vehicles. Other comparable or transient duties which are within the areas of knowledge and skills required may also be assigned. The preferred candidate: will hold a certi¿cate of Pro¿ciency as a commercial transport mechanic and automotive Technician T.Q. pursuant to the Apprenticeship and Tradesman’s Quali¿cation Act (required for a mixed Àeet). Four years relevant work experience with similar Àeet. This is a regular position. determined.
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Further information with respect to this position can be obtained by contacting Frank Marasco, Manager of Transportation at (250) 804-7892. Interested individuals are invited to apply on line at www.sd83.bc.ca/Employment or you may submit your resume with full supporting documents (proof of quali¿cations must accompany application), including three professional and three personal references, to: Director of Instruction - Human Resources, Box 129, Salmon Arm, B.C., V1E 4N2 by March 2, 2012, Fax # (250)832-9428. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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250-371-4949 THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) invites applications for the following positions: TRADES ASSISTANT Position function: to provide semi skilled trades services to the School district and provide assistance to skilled tradespersons and to carry out duties with the Operations Department not requiring the services of a quali¿ed tradesperson. QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced knowledge of (the applicable trade, carpentry, joinery, electrical, mechanical, painting, plumbing, gas- ¿tting or HVAC); Four years’ in depth working experience in the areas of building maintenance and renovations; Ability to take direction, carry out assigned duties, and work as part of a team with trades persons; The physical ability to perform assigned duties (including climbing ladders and scaffolds and entering crawl spaces); Minimum grade 12 (BC Equivalent of equal); Hold a valid BC Driver’s License. This is a temporary Union position. Salary is $22.73 per hour. Effective date and length of term is to be determined. LIGHT VEHICLE OPERATOR – REGULAR POSITION The District is seeking quali¿ed applicants for the position of Light Vehicle Operator. This position is under the supervision and direction of Manager of Transportation. Job Summary: Performs delivery of inter school mail and other hauling as required. QUALIFICATIONS 1 Grade Ten plus a valid B.C. Class 5 Driver’s License with endorsement 20 for trailer towing; Must hold current certi¿cation as a Mobile Equipment Operator; Three months’ recent experience in commercial driving with valid Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certi¿cate; Good driving skills with ability to operate a delivery truck (3 to 5 ton truck); Demonstrated ¿tness ability, able to perform job duties such as proper lifting heavy loads on a regular basis; Demonstrated ability to maintain delivery schedule according to established timelines; Good communication skills and ability to work effectively and harmoniously with teachers, staff and students; Ability to utilize computer systems. This is a regular Union position. The salary is $18.20 per hour. Effective date is to be determined. Interested individuals are invited to apply on line at www.sd83.bc.ca/ Employment or you may submit your resume with full supporting documents (proof of quali¿cations must accompany application), including three professional and three personal references, to Director of Instruction – Human Resources, Box 129, Salmon Arm, B.C., V1E 4N2 by March 2, 2012, Fax# (250)832-9428 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employment Help Wanted ASPHALT PAVING Personnel required: Paving contractor in Kamloops area requires Foreman and personnel for Asphalt Lay-down. Applicants should have minimum 1 years’ experience in commercial and residential paving, although candidates with construction experience will be considered. Training and benefits will be available to the successful applicants. Please forward resume to: paverswanted@yahoo.ca. ASPHALT PAVING Personnel Required: Paving contractor in the beautiful BC Interior requires paving personnel for all aspects of Asphalt Lay-down. Applicants should have minimum 1 years’ experience in Highway, commercial and residential paving, although candidates with construction experience will be considered for training. Please forward resume to: paverswanted@yahoo.ca. DIRECT SALES REPRESENTATIVES. Canada’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 Fowler Moving - Agent for Allied Van Lines, require two relocation drivers for the moving industry. Class 3 with air & Class 5 tickets required. Mileage paid along with hotel and meal allowance. Fax resume & driver’s abstract to (250)991-0255
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Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries. Call 250-374-0462 for more information. POSITION to be filled immediately. Looking for a full time English riding coaches assistant that has experience with horses especially the dressage discipline and riding green horses. This is a position where fluent German is an asset and person would be available to travel to Germany on a regular basis for periods of time to look for horse prospects. Must have a place to stay in Germany whilst there. Job includes hard physical labour and sometimes long hours. Must be able to work weekends at short notice. Job will not relocate. Contact 250573-5812. SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.
Income Opportunity EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T Immediate openings for men & women. Easy computer work, others positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.HWC-BC.com
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Trades, Technical Required Immediately! Journeyman RV Technician for Kamloops largest RV Dealership. Jubilee RV Centre offers excellent wage compensation, medical & dental benefits, 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 WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset 1st & 2nd Pressmen. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and benefits. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com. WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset Journeyman Pressman. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and benefits. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com.
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BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH US Tolko Industries Ltd. is currently seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our team in Armstrong, BC. Tolko is a forest products company with marketing, resource management and manufacturing operations throughout Western Canada. A career with Tolko means working in an environment that encourages personal and professional development. QUALIFICATIONS: • The successful applicant is required to be a selfstarter with excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, and time management skills. • The ability to pay keen attention to detail is essential and the candidate must have working knowledge of computer programs. • The incumbent must be able to operate in a team environment and manage relationships with a various hourly and staff personnel. • Completion of a CPA designation. • Preference will be given to candidates with previous payroll administration experience and industry related experience.
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Handypersons RICK’S SMALL HAUL For all Deliveries & Dump Runs. Extra large dump trailers for rent. We fill or you fill. Snow Plowing and Sanding Available
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Home Improvements ONE CALL RENO’S Call now for now your Spring repairs. Interior/exterior finishing & repairs. Drywall & Painting. Tiling & Additions. Bathroom & Kitchen makeovers. Project Management & Small jobs welcome. Commercial & Residential. Fully Insured. Steve Callaghan 250-682-6273
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$400 & Under 16 Piece tea service Royal Albert Bone China Enchantment like new $350 (250) 579-8014
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INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN Graymont’s Pavilion Plant is accepting applications for an Industrial Electrician. Candidate must possess current B.C. Red Seal certification. Preference will be given to well-rounded individuals willing to also perform other nonelectrical maintenance work as part of the maintenance team. A background in lime or cement industry along with computer and or PLC skills is preferred as well as a proven track record of developing and maintaining a safe work culture. Additional skills required: • Electrician with industrial experience required to work at the Graymont Pavilion Lime Plant. • Must become engaged in continuous improvement and willing to work in a team environment. • Regular shifts will be 8 hrs/day from Monday to Friday – steady day shift. • Must be willing to work overtime when required. • Wages and benefits as per the collective agreement. • Located in Pavilion B.C. situated between Cache Creek and Lillooet, B.C. Qualified applicants please submit your resume to: jking@graymont.com or Mail: Attn: Dan Buis, Graymont Pavilion Plant P.O. Box 187 Cache Creek, BC V0K 1H0
Delivering the newspaper is a great form of exercise. What better way to burn calories, enjoy the outdoors, and make a bit of extra cash. Consider being an independent carrier for Kamloops This Week You will earn extra dollars twice a week to deliver an award winning community newspaper to the homes in your neighbourhood. Call us for more information on how you can become an adult carrier in your area.
Sales
Sales
SALES PERSON REQUIRED
Our rapidly growing company is seeking a self motivated, professional, energetic person with direct sales experience and a track record of success. Candidates for this position must possess experience: • Managing Distributors & Contractors • Directing the working team in the day to day operations of the store, and promoting team work to ensure effective customer service and satisfaction • Sale experience of any sort is an asset • Will train chosen candidate
Our tradition of excellence is built on strong company values, a challenging environment, and continuous development.
Success in the role calls for excellent leadership and customer service skills, and requires a genuine desire to serve and build long term relationships with your customers.
READY TO APPLY YOURSELF? We are an equal opportunity employer offering excellent pension and flex benefit programs. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being part of our community, please visit our website at: www.tolko.com and submit your resume by March 9, 2012.
Our company is well established and is perfect for a great sales person that demonstrates visible leadership and wishes to join a solid company.
We thank all candidates for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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800 lb round bales: this years grass hay $50./bale, last years grass hay $25./bale. Shavings & Sawdust available 250-804-6720
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Retail 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
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A clean lrg furn room Share liv kit and bth with one other util incl, cab TV, and Wifi N/S, N/P, great for working male or college student $525 per/mon (250) 371-3382 Bdrm/sitting room suite sep bth sh kit sh w/d, n/s, dog okay util inc $500 (778) 470-5200 IN private home, pleasant surroundings fully furnished working male pref. near amenities behind sahali mall 10 min walk to TRU 374-0949 or 372-3339 Monte Cr. on the river 3bdrm, lrg private bdrm, liv rm, sep ent. part furn, n/s, n/p, n/p util inc $550 neg ov/30 573-5498
1Bdrm Brock $650/mo incl util laundry & appl N/S N/P Avail Immediately 250-554-0227 1bdrm gr level N Shore new $750 util incl Avail Mar 1st 250-376-6282/ 250-819-4063 1Bdrm in Brock N/P N/S $650/mo, util incl Ref’s 250398-5986
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CALL 250-376-8542/ 250-319-6054 2400sq ft with small office 12 ft over head door, 250-6823254 or 250-682-0005 Lyle 2 Bay car garage / workshop 110 power rent/lease $400/mo Avail March 1st 250-554-1300
3bdrm home in Whitecroft $1100 avail immed 250-8193815 / 250-672-1067 3BDRM Top Floor 1 1/2 bth new reno North Kam near bus, shopping and sch. $1400 util inc (250) 376-4789 Aberdeen 3Bdrm main flr Great view 5 appl A/C N/S N/PDD & Refs $1400/mo incl util (250)571-5464 Dufferin 4 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath very clean, fenced. $1700/mo n/p/s. Reno’d. 250-579-8596. Newly renovated 3bdrm home in Whitecroft W/D F/S pets OK 1000/mth 250-819-3815
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3BDRM Avail immed or end of mnth 2 bths, FS, fncd yd $1250/mo 314-7225/374-9923
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.
3BDRM +den 2 1/2 bth. Fnc’d yd. NS,NP. $1300. DD&Refs. N Shore After 4pm 554-6978. Sahali 4Bdrm 2bth, lrg rec rm, lndry, D/W, N/P, N/S $1300 +util 1-403-719-5715
1 Bach Unit shred ldry & bath NShore st pking n/p/s, $550 + hydro Jan 554-9392 ref’s req’d DALLAS furn bdrm in Mobile home. Quiet working person n/s/p $375 828-1681,573-6086 Furnished Brock Bdrm with bath and sitting room w/Wife, dry n/p, n/s $450mo 554-9546
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Misc. Wanted PRIVATE Coin Collector Looking To Buy Collections, Olympic Silver & Gold Coins, Also Buying Bulk Silver Coins. Call Chad at 250-863-3082.
Real Estate Houses For Sale AMAZING VIEWS! Executive 3200 sq.ft. Sahali home, 4 bdrms & 3.5 baths. Updated throughout. The 1 bdrm 1.5 bath in-law suit has 9ft ceilings. Close to schools, parks, buses & trails. Private, flat backyard. $489,900.00. Contact: kymberlee@telus.net.
Apt/Condo for Rent 2BDRM in-unit lndry d/w new f/s a/c n/s n/p Bus Gardenview Apts Tranquille Rd $825/mo Avail Mar 15 376-9059 2BDR with or with out furn downtown apt. idr gar, idr pool, $1100 n/s, n/p(778) 471-4204 SAGEBRUSH MANOR (BROCK) Clean, comfy, secure. Certified Managers 1 & 2 Bdrm apartments starting @ $650/mo H/W incl N/P 250-554-1493
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STEEL OF a deal - building sale! 20X24 $4798. 25X30 $5998. 30X42 $8458. 32X58 $12,960. 40X60 $15,915. 47X80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.
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Suites, Lower 1BDRM Upper Sahali Util incl. Prefer student/working couple N/S,N/P $750/mo avail Jan 15th 377-0847 1 furnished bdrm suite for 1 quiet mat. working person cls to RIH n/s, n/p, no drugs $750 (250) 374-9281 2Bdrm Batchelor Heights N/S N/P $850+utils 778-472-0071 avail now 2BDRM NrthShore incl util & cable. Close to bus/shops part/furn $750/mo 376-3594 2bdrm N Shore daylight, cls sch/bus, n/p, n/s util incl. ref $900 250-819-6158 or 778470-0057 2bdrm, Upper Sahali, newly renovated, util incl, close bus, $1050mo 250-376-4421 3BDRM Westsyde, all amen 5 appl ns/np ref’s req’d $1050 /mo, 250-319-0961 avail now Aberdeen 1300sq ft 2bd, daylight, w/d, f/s,full bth, $1300 incl all util n/p, n/s avail Mar 1st Bruce (250) 828-9938 Bachelor suite full kit, n/s, n/p Brock util incl, int, cab $600 pre student ref (250) 376-0964 BEAUTIFUL2BDR basement suite. wd/dw gas/fp ns/np quiet mature adult ref d/d $950 + 1/2util 250-554-1235 6-8pm Bright like new 1bdrm Aberdeen, w/d +util incl quiet, n/s, cat ok, $950 (250) 372-7669 Clean & comfortable 2 bdrm suite N/S N/P 1300 Tranquille $900/mth 250-371-4801 Cumfy 1bdrm suite. Close to University, Hospital. Perfect for student or working person. Excellent Location. np. ns. Call now (250) 372-5270 Daylight 1bdrm + den Barnhartvale util incl, no dogs, shr w/d n/s $950 (778) 469-1111 Large 1bdrm suite in Pineview $1000incl insuite W/D,N/S N/P satellite & util. 250-314-4426. Large Sahali 1bdrm close to TRU, wd, np, ns, util incl $900 Avail immed 250-320-9205
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DOWNTOWN motel rooms available, 1 or 2 beds. All util, parking & internet incl. Starting @ $725/mo kitchenette rooms also available 250-3727761 Furnished bedroom to rent in home close to TRU. All utilities, cable and internet included. Shared kitchen, bathroom and laundry. 2 living rooms both with T.V’s if you would like privacy! No Party’s, No drugs, No Pets $475 per month plus damage deposit. Call 250-377-8589 Room men only Feb 1st furn, w/d,s/f,tv,sitting rm util incl near Safeway $375 554-1244 Westsyde pet friendly room mate to share fenced yrd w/d, n/s util incl $560 371-7174
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Level entry day light part furn cls Nor Kam bus exc, 1bdrm , n/p/n/s/n/p util inc $750 avail Imm. 376-5676 New 1bdrm day light w/d, n/s, n/p, N Shore owner occupied garden access, & patio $850 util inc (250) 574-3138 Nice 2bdrm in N Kam $800 per mon incl heat laund, ref req no parties, no pets call (250) 376-0633 Pineview New 1bdrm np/ns, cls2bus $850/mo Util/cab Incl no/lndry 377-3465 Immd VV Drive new 2 bdrm ground level suite,mature 4 appl a/c ns/p, $1100 inc util 828-2889 WESTSYDE 1BD + Den Newly reno, all appl, n/s pets neg. $800 for 1 per/$900 for 2. (250) 819 -1161.
2002 Chev Dutchman 22’ Class C MH, Sl 6, awning, rbth, gen, ac, 54,000km exc cond $28,500obo 320-8676 2004 28’Terry slp 8, solar, ac, no slide out, land jacks, front bdrm $12,000 (250) 851-0209 84 19’ Vanguard 5th Wheel single axle, ladder, awning, 3 brnr stove/oven excellent shape $2800 250-828-2727
Suites, Upper 1BDRM 1100 sqft Lwr Sahali lndry,cble, intrnt, $850 incl util Avail now 314-9822 pref stdnt 2bdrm Dallas f/s, shr w/d, view of river n/p, n/s $950 + util (250) 851-6324 2Bdrm main floor N/S N/P No drugs or partying $900 util incld refs DD Mar 1 376-1601 2 Bdrm Nshore close bus/shop n/s/p $795mo+ dd incl heat & lndry, parking 250- 554-7776
Townhouses Options !!! 2bdrm + den 5 appl Lower Sahali Adult oriented Great City Views, Lower unit available for rent, rent to buy, or seller take back mortgage, monthly payment dependent on which option references a must (250) 374-0075
Want to Rent COUNTRY FAMILY with one horse looking for 2-3 bed. home. Prefer wood heat, acreage, long term, caretaking position optional. Lindsdale, Merritt, Nicola Valley areas. 250-644-1620. Mature female looking for reduced rent in exchange for house keeping, cooking and shopping (250) 318-1828
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Bright and open and featuring nine- and 12-foot ceilings — Cobblestone Pointe in lower Aberdeen is well into the second phase of construction, with residents already living in the development on Hugh Allen Way. Dave Eagles photos/KTW
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Lower Mainland styles have become trendy in Kamloops. In its first phase, Cobblestone Pointe in lower Aberdeen has sold five of the eight townhouse units available. “It’s gone exceptionally well and it’s been really well-received,” said Dan Dobrovolny, Re/Max Real Estate (Kamloops) realtor. The second phase is in progress and is slated for completion this summer. There will be 20 townhouses when the development is completed.
The developer of Cobblestone Pointe, Genica Development, originated in the Lower Mainland. They are on trend with craftsman-style exteriors and have brought it to Kamloops in Cobblestone Pointe. “It’s a real opportunity for them to come up here,” Dobrovolny said. “They’ve done whole gated communities of 150 homes.” Craftsman-style features include low-pitched rooflines, overhanging eaves, exposed rafters, stone or woodwork, front porches and tapered square columns. “They bring a whole different
flare to their building.” “People are very impressed with the nine-foot and 12-foot ceilings, the crown moulding and the open floor plan,” Dobrovolny said. Cobblestone Pointe townhouses include master bedrooms on the main floor, gas fireplaces, designer laminate flooring, walk-in closets, twin sinks in the master suites and a double-car garage. The development will include 20 homes with three different floor plans either backing onto greenbelt or with mountain views. Units also include full basements. X CONTINUED ON C5
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Roughly 2,500 people are excepted to attend the one-day event, with another 70 exhibitors on hand, including builders and developers. But, unlike other shows that might include kitchen and car-cleaning products, the focus of this show is building and renovating. “We want people coming to the show to definitely have that in mind,” Seymour said. The show runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public; however, to meet with a CHBA pro, booking an appointment is recommended. For more information, call 250-8281844 or go online to chbaci.ca. The public will also have a chance to win an Energy Star washer and dryer and two VIP tickets to the May 5 Rick Mercer show in Kamloops.
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Dobrovolny said Cobblestone Pointe is ideal for empty-nesters. “They’re downsizing from their homes and they want to be proactive.” Cobblestone Pointe is a bareland strata with low maintenance fees. Garbage, water, sewer, landscaping and road maintenance are all taken care of, while homeowner independence is maintained because residents own the lots. “You leave your lawnmower at home and enjoy easy living,” Dobrovolny said. The popularity of the townhouse units also comes from the convenient Aberdeen location on Hugh Allan Drive. Parks, shopping, main bus routes and the downtown core are all easily accessible. Prices range from $299,900 to $389,900. The Cobblestone Pointe show home is available for viewing from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Saturdays through Thursdays. To find out more, call Dobrovolny at 250-571-5400 or visit Cobblestone Point online at cobblestonepointe. ca. Said Dobrovolny: “The response from people coming in has been: ‘I can live here;” “It feels like home;” ‘I’ve been waiting for this for so long.’”
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Dallas Towne Centre is springing to life There’s just one unit still available at the top of Dallas Towne Centre. Drop down to the fourth floor and half the units are already sold. Meanwhile, at the street level, there’s plenty of activity now that the Market Fresh Foods grocery store is open, along with a dollar store nearby. The area just east of the PetroCan station is still part construction site, though, as the developer, Scott Bianco, continues preparatory work for another phase, as well as a drive-thru Subway restaurant. Bianco sees the retail area being a welcome addition to an area that houses more than 10,000 people in the Barnhartvale, Dallas, Rivershore, Valleyview and Campbell Creek communities, not to mention anyone heading into town from the east. The project has been a long time coming. Bianco’s dad, who once owned much of the land in that area, had dreamed of building a grocery store. The land has been in the family since the 1960s and has seen plenty of changes — and, now, once the centre is done, the land
will have all been used. The residential portion is composed of 77 apartment-style strata units in three- two- and onebedroom designs, as well as a onebedroom-with-den-style, too. Half the units are sold already and the first residents are expected to start moving in next month, once the finishing touches are done to the units. All the units feature nine-foot ceilings, outlets for ranges, large decks with gas outlets for barbecues, in-suite laundry and storage areas, underground parking and double-wall soundproofing, silentfloor joists and special windows to minimize outside noise. Prices range from $209,900 to $294,900. The complex has a fitness room, as well as a meeting/media room. There are two elevators and secured entries. Bianco has also partnered with Telus to offer a year of free Optic television and Internet. Royal LePage Westwin Realty is handling residential sales, with Lynn Gannon, Mike Mitchell and David Lawrence the realtors to contact at 250-374-1461.
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unit rental buildings where the sale of any individual unit is restricted by a 10-year covenant registered against the title; and social housing. 2) How does home warranty insurance protect homeowners? The warranty protects homeowners from a range of construction defects related to materials and labour for designated periods of time: Two years on labour and materials for defects related to delivery and distribution systems (such as electrical or plumbing). For general materials and labour defects, coverage is for 12 months on detached homes and noncommon property in strata units (including fee-simple homes) and for 15 months on common property of strata buildings. Coverage is for five years on building envelope defects (including water penetration). This covers components that separate the indoors from the outdoors, such as exterior walls, foundation, roof, windows and doors. Ten years on labour and materials defects that result in failure of a loadbearing part of the home, or causes structural damage. 3) What is excluded from the coverage? The warranty does not cover everything in a new home. Coverage may exclude: • Design, materials or labour supplied by the owner or someone other than the builder or their workers or subtrades. • Landscaping, non-residential detached structures (e.g. garages, amenity buildings). • Commercial-use areas, roads, curbs and lanes (but walkways and driveways are covered). • Site grading and surface drainage, except as required by the building code, the operation of municipal services, septic tanks and fields. • Water quality and quantity. Some specific defects may also be excluded, such as: • Normal wear and tear. • Normal shrinkage of
materials from construction. • Defects arising from non-residential uses of the home. • Damage caused by anyone other than the builder. • Damage caused by insects or rodents. • Failure of an owner to prevent or minimize damage. • Acts of nature. • Failure to carry out proper maintenance. 4) What are the limits on coverage? Coverage offered on claims is the lesser of $200,000 or the first owner’s purchase price for fee-simple single-family homes, and the lesser of $100,000 or the first owner’s purchase price for strata homes. For common strata property, coverage is limited to the lesser of $100,000 times the number of units, or $2.5 million per building. 5) When does coverage begin? Coverage starts either when the new home is first occupied, or when the title of the new home is transferred to the first owner. Because the warranty applies to the home and not the owner, it remains active if the house or unit is sold within the warranty period. 6) Where can I learn more? Read your policy thoroughly for coverage details. More information can be found on the provincial Homeowner Protection Office website at hpo. bc.ca, in the “homeowners and builders” and “developers” sections and in the HPO’s free downloadable Guide to Home Warranty Insurance in British Columbia. You can also search or download the HPO’s free Residential Construction Performance Guide for more information. It explains how new homes should perform and which defects — including possible defects in design, materials or workmanship — are covered under home warranty insurance in British Columbia.
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The steps to buying that dream home From mortgage consultants to lawyers, here is a crucial checklist
Seems like a monumental task. What do you need to know? Buying a house can be a very easy and rewarding process, provided you use the professionals in your community. Who are these professionals and why should you use them? If you let each person take care of their field, your only worry will be how much pizza and beer will it cost to help move that old hide-a-bed.
Mortgage Consultant That’s me! I will first get you pre-
you can call me day or night. In most cases, we are paid by the lender, so there is no cost to you.
report on the house you are buying, so you have a good idea of what kind of shape it is in. Typical cost is $400 to $500.
Real Estate Agent GREG PEACE Home VIEW approved so you know how much you can afford and show you what those payments look like. Once you have found a house and made an offer, I will take care of the approval process and all the paperwork between you and the lender. I will spend as much time as you need so you are comfortable with what you are doing. I work whenever it is convenient for you, so
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This is a person who can help ensure you get the house of your dreams. Not only will they narrow your search so you don’t waste time looking at hundreds of homes, they will also write up the contract and help you negotiate the best price. Typically, the cost is provided by the sellers.
Appraiser The professional is educated to give their opinion on the fair market value of the property. They will ensure the lender is comfortable with the price you have agreed upon. Typical cost is $250 to $300.
Typical costs are $1,000 to $1,200. I would recommend your first call would be to me, your local mortgage consultant. Your first step is to get pre-approved so you know exactly how much you can afford. From there, I can help get you get in contact with the right professionals. Even if you are not ready right now, but have some questions about the process, I am happy to meet with you.
Lawyer/Notary Home Inspector It’s always a good idea to know as much as possible about what you are purchasing. A home inspector will give you a detailed
They make sure your name is put on the title of the house, register the mortgage company and explain what exactly your role is as a homeowner and mortgage borrower.
Greg Peace is an accredited mortgage professional with Mortgage Alliance Kamloops. gregpeace.ca
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Shopping for a home can be a fun experience. However, with the numerous associated expenses, it can be stressful as well. One item homebuyers rarely consider is the cost to insure the potential new home. “Things like having to replace some flooring or kitchen cabinets may sway a homebuyer’s decision, but the cost of insuring the home is rarely considered,” said insurance expert Wayne Ross of
Aviva Canada. “What many homebuyers don’t realize is that, by considering a couple of additional factors in their buying decision, they can easily save a few hundred dollars on their insurance costs every year.” Ross suggests looking into a few key factors before making the big purchase: • Location — If you live in a neighbourhood with a low crime rate, you’ll pay a lower premium. • Proximity to fire protec-
tion — Homeowners who live close to a fire hydrant or fire station will pay lower premiums as a result of decreased fire risk. • Heating — Do you use oil, gas or electric? If you heat with oil, or own a wood stove, you’ll likely also burn more money on your insurance premium. • Wiring — Do you have breakers or fuses? Old wiring? Low electricity flow coming into the house?
All affect your insurance costs and eligibility for insurance. Your insurer might require upgrades. • Roof — If your roof has not been updated in the last 20 years, you might not qualify for insurance until it is re-shingled. • Other factors, like the existence of a monitored security and fire-alarm system or a swimming pool, will also factor into your insurance costs.
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NEW HOMES The housing boom in Canada is more likely to cool than correct, according to a special report from BMOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economics department. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the exception of a few regions, valuations remain only moderately high across the country, especially when low-interest rates, demographics, construction costs, landuse regulations and foreign capital inflows are considered,â&#x20AC;? said Sherry Cooper, BMO Financial Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chief economist. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Low-interest rates should hold affordability in check for some time, allowing incomes to catch up with higher prices and restore proper valuations.â&#x20AC;?
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Not a bubble According to the report, elevated valuations do imply the risk of a material correction in the event of a shock, such as a spike in interest rates, a severe recession or stalled foreign investment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Barring one of these triggers, however, a dramatic correction is unlikely,â&#x20AC;? Cooper said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In our view, the national housing market is more like a balloon than a bubble. While bubbles always burst, a balloon often deflates slowly in the absence of a pin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In most regions, where valuations are just moderately high, the air should seep out slowly, as rising incomes catch up with higher prices, allowing valuations to normalize before interest rates do.â&#x20AC;? Cooper added that, while household debt in Canada has been a point of concern, debt levels relative to income are not as troublesome as some suggest and likely will not trigger a severe market correction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Contrary to some reports, Canadians have nowhere near the debt burden of Americans at
the peak of the housing bubble. Even today, after four years of U.S. deleveraging, household debt ratios are lower in Canada.â&#x20AC;?
Cost of housing not out of reach Cooper noted that, on a national basis, the cost of housing is not out of reach for the typical buyer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because of low mortgage rates, the typical homebuyer still spends just over one-third of disposable income on mortgage payments, a share thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just modestly above long-term norms.â&#x20AC;? She added interest rates wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stay low forever and even a moderate two-percentage point increase to more normal levels would put some strain on affordability and slow the market. However, for current owners, moderate rate increases likely wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t severely stress affordability given that about 68 per cent of mortgages have fixed terms â&#x20AC;&#x201D; many five years or longer â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and most variable-rate holders will likely lock in when rates begin to climb. Katie Archdekin, BMOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head of mortgage products, warned that even in a lowinterest rate environment, Canadians should prepare ahead of time financially in case of future increases. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Regardless of current interest rates, it is important for homeowners or potential buyers to be prudent and stress-test their mortgage against a higher interest rate to ensure they can afford what they signed up for,â&#x20AC;? Archdekin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The rule of thumb is total housing expenses should not consume more than onethird of total household income.â&#x20AC;?
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Housing starts focus on single-family abodes Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reports 17 Kamloops-area housing starts in January 2012 compared to a whopping 152 homes the same month in 2011. While detached starts are up 50 per cent from a year ago, multipleunit starts are virtually non-existent. In January 2011, there were 142 multiple-unit starts in Kamloops. Last month, there were two. According to CMHC, singledetached homes remained the focus of new home construction across the Thompson-Okanagan region in January. “Lower construction costs and lot prices have enabled builders to bet-
ter compete with the existing home market and attract price-sensitive buyers,” explained CMHC market analyst Paul Fabri. Multi-family starts in January included semi-detached units and townhouses. “Builders continue to favour smaller housing projects rather than larger apartment condominium projects,” noted Fabri This type of project is more easily released to the market in phases. Vernon housing starts also moved higher compared to January 2011 levels, while Penticton recorded fewer housing starts in January 2012 than in the previous year. Kamloops sustained a 20 per cent
drop in housing starts in 2011 compared to 2010, a downward trend that was emulated throughout the Thompson-Okanagan. According to data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the Tournament Capital recorded 510 housing starts last year, down from 641 starts in 2010. Kamloops’ 20 per cent decline was not as severe as Penticton’s (down 63 per cent, to 89 starts from 263 in 2010) or Vernon’s (down 27 per cent, to 163 starts from 223 in 2010). Kelowna’s housing starts in 2011 were almost on par with 2010 numbers. The Little Apple recorded 934 starts in 2010 and 957 starts in 2010.
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New-home creations forecast to increase Housing starts in British Columbia are forecast to increase in 2012 and 2013, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) Housing Market Outlook British Columbia Highlights Report. “Homebuilders are expected to gradually ramp up residential construction in response to positive signals from the resale market and economic developments,” said Carol Frketich, CMHC’s B.C. regional economist. Housing starts are forecast to increase to 28,500 homes in 2012 and 30,100 homes in 2013. This rise in residential construction follows a period of stable home building in 2011. Job creation and popu-
lation growth will boost single-detached home starts in 2012 and 2013. Multifamily home starts will continue their upward trend. The resale market is forecast to maintain balanced supply and demand conditions in 2012. A slightly higher salesto-new listings ratio, reflecting stronger demand for ownership housing, is projected for 2013 alongside an expected modest pick-up in economic growth. Sales of existing homes are forecast to increase to 81,900 MLS transactions in 2012 and 83,900 in 2013. The annual average MLS price is forecast to moderate slightly to $548,500 in 2012 and increase to $570,400 in 2013.
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