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Kamloops firefighters turned shovels into paddles as they rescued four people from a sinking boat in the South Thompson River. At about 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 6, police and firefighters were called to a spot on the water near the Lafarge concrete plant in east Kamloops after a boat with four occupants — including a 13-month-old infant — ran into trouble. Kamloops RCMP Staff Sgt. Grant Learned said the

boat lost power and began to take on water. With police standing on either shore, a group of firefighters set out to get the boaters and the baby off the craft. “The two Kamloops Fire Rescue staff had somehow obtained a canoe and they were able to row out to the vessel using shovels as paddles,” Learned said. The occupants — a 32-year-old woman and two men, aged 43 and 44, as well as the infant — were all taken safely to shore.

The boaters called for help after one of the men on board attempted to swim to land. “He was forced back by the cold water and the swiftness of the river,” Learned said. The baby was the only person on the boat who had a life jacket. Learned said the incident should serve as a reminder to be prepared when taking to the water, with boating season getting underway.

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Investigators eye valve in CO leak By Andrea Klassen STAFF REPORTER andrea@kamloopsthisweek.com

A faulty boiler valve appears to be behind a weekend gas leak at the Ice Box Arena that sent about 50 people to the hospital, but investigating authorities don’t yet know what caused the malfunction at the privately owned rink. Kelly Haddon, spokesperson for the BC Safety Authority, said an investigation into the carbon-monoxide (CO) leak is just beginning. Safety officers were headed to the arena on Monday morning (May 7). “The BC Safety Authority will be looking for any possible technical failures related to installation, operation, maintenance of regulated equipment and product at the arena,” Haddon said. The gas leak was detected at about 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, when players in the Pacific Challenge hockey tournament began reporting headaches, nausea and, in a few cases, erratic pulses. “A lot of people were feeling the same effects and not just from the hockey and the rink,” tournament organizer Barry Rosenberger told KTW. A member of the first-aid crew on site tested the arena using the Ice Box’s CO detector and decided to evacuate the building after finding elevated levels. “We were kind of yelling and screaming around to everybody to stop the games,” Rosenberger said. “We had to go through all the rooms and get people outside and people were very good about that.

“They rushed to the doors and the guys who were playing hockey stopped, took their skates off and went outside with all their gear on.” Emergency crews were on the scene by 4:30 p.m. and organizers also notified other players who had left the tournament early. Technicians from FortisBC were called to the scene and shut down and tagged a boiler believed to be the source of the leak. A spokesperson for the gas company said it will also be working with the BC Safety Authority on its investigation. Initial reports pegged CO levels in parts of the arena at 170 parts per million, though neither the BC Safety Authority or FortisBC were able to confirm that number. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, CO levels of 200 can result in people suffering slight headaches, fatigue, dizziness and nausea after up to three hours of exposure. Exposure to CO levels of 800 parts per million can lead to death within two to three hours. CO detectors must sound an alarm within one and four hours if levels are at 70 parts per million and must sound an alarm within 10 and 50 minutes if levels are at 150 parts per million. Ice Box owner Gary Hartnell said the arena’s detector didn’t go off until it was taken into the area where the leak is believed to have originated. “The guys usually wear it when they’re driving the Zamboni — and it hadn’t gone off,” he said. X See GAS LEVELS A7

GOING TO WARR ON THE T-BALL FIELD Jaxon Warr of Kamloops displays complete concentration and effort as he channels his inner Babe Ruth while trying for a home run during Kamloops Minor Baseball Association’s T-ball practice at McArthur Island on the weekend. Jaxon did make contact with the ball, sending the rest of his Jays teammates scrambling to field the ball. George Wycherley/KTW

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Devastated Promo just wants his bike back By Dale Bass STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

With some donated parts and a frame and labour from Full Boar Bike Shop, Pramod (Promo) Thapa got a mountain bike. Thapa, who moved to Kamloops with his family from Kathmandu, Nepal, has cerebral palsy — but that hasn’t stopped him from becoming a competitive downhill skier. The bike, therefore, is essential for training in the off-season — riding the bike uphill helps to build stamina and brawn and heading downhill is a lot like swooshing down the slopes. Sometime late last week, the bike was stolen and Jim Knowles, who trains Thapa, is hoping someone will find it because his young student “is devastated by this.” Building the bike became a community effort, Knowles said, with some “rad little rippers in Kamloops” donating spare parts, along with Full Boar

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Steam-train society on the right track By Dale Bass STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

The Kamloops Heritage Railway Society is heading into a special year invigorated, with some new board members and a plan to turn the attraction into the main draw for the city. Brad Henry, a volunteer who was elected to the board as vice-president at last month’s annual general meeting, said he decided to put his name forward because he had heard “a lot of negativity from members.” Henry went to an earlier board meeting, along with other volunteers, to ask questions and was concerned about “vague answers coming from the board.” He said he had heard about meetings with the city to finalize a grant to the society, gatherings he had been told did not go well, although, eventually, the grant was approved. Finally, with the society heading into the centenary of the 2141 steam engine being built, Henry said he wanted to be sure the anniversary was going to be marked in a public way, something he wasn’t confident would happen. “So, I said to some of the others that we should step up to the plate and get involved,” Henry said. That led to seven new directors, three returned from the previous board, one resigning and one vacancy to be dealt with on May 14. Each board member has been given a specific task in addition to the responsibilities of directors and most will be mentored by a former board member, Henry said. Glen Wideman remains president, something Henry said was essential to

him because of Wideman’s long experience with the heritage train and the fact he puts in hundreds of hours working with it as a volunteer. Henry is taking on the role of fundraising and he noted new money sources will be needed to fulfil plans to create a mini-rail attraction the society can take to other events. Other board members include Sharon Earle, Linda Van Weeteringer, Joe Leong, Robin Jarvis, Paula Popadynetz, Bill Abley, Alanna Westerman and Paul WIlson. Wilson will be tasked with developing a business plan the society can use to apply for grants and government money, while Westerman will be the event co-ordinator. Jarvis will oversee the backshop co-ordination. With a membership of 117, Henry said the society will also develop a campaign to add to that figure. He’s confident it can be done, given the train’s increasing success in attracting riders. The Christmas train, for example, had a 53 per cent increase in ridership from the year before, while the Halloween train almost doubled ridership. But, one of the most important jobs right now is to prepare for the 2141 anniversary — and Henry wants to see a special event that acknowledges the steam engine’s role in the history of Kamloops. “I meet people from all over the world,” Henry said, “and they tell me that they are always told, if they’re coming to Kamloops, that they have to ride the steam train. “But, we have people in Kamloops who don’t even know it exists. Well, we’re going to show them what we’re doing.”

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Police receive tips on missing Kamloops woman By Tim Petruk STAFF REPORTER

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It’s been over a month since Cassandra Wilson was last seen alive, in the foyer of the Henry Leland House building, where she lives. Grainy securitycamera stills released by police show the 41-yearold in the foyer at midnight on Good Friday, April 6. Video also shows Wilson walking through the parking lot of the nearby 7-Eleven store

four minutes earlier. Police revealed last week they believe Wilson was murdered. Wilson’s final sighting came nearly eight years to the week after Shana Labatte was spotted for the last time outside the same downtown convenience store. Labatte, 30, was last seen getting into a brown SUV outside the 7-Eleven in the earlymorning hours of March 23, 2004. Her body was found later that morning by a

couple out for a walk in Mission Flats. Both Wilson and Labatte led high-risk lifestyles, working in the sex trade and suffering addictions. But theirs are not the only unsolved murders of prostitutes in Kamloops in recent years. Mounties are still trying to figure out what happened to Sheri Lee Hiltz, a 44-year-old sex worker whose body was found in a vacant North Shore lot on April 9, 2005.

She had been beaten beyond recognition and could be identified only by fingerprint records. Kamloops RCMP Staff Sgt. Grant Learned said investigators are looking into potential links between the murders of Wilson, Labatte and Hiltz. “We do have a system in place,” he said. “Part of the investigative process is to look at any similarities that may have surfaced between this case and other known cases.”

Since Wilson went missing on Good Friday, Learned said, police have worked “exhaustively” to track her down — canvassing areas she’s known to frequent, conducting aerial searches of the Thompson River and Cooney Bay and following up with her healthcare providers. And, after last week issuing a public plea for information about

ONLINE AT KAMLOOPSTHISWEEK.COM READ MORE ABOUT THE UNSOLVED MURDERS AND LEARN WHY WILSON’S DISAPPEARANCE HAS PROMPTED A SOCIAL-WELFARE AGENCY TO PLAN A ‘CALLING-OUT’ CEREMONY Wilson’s disappearance, her disappearance. police have received tips She has also failed from the public. to pick up medication “Following our plea, she takes daily, and has there were a number of not contacted any of her calls to the police office,” friends. Learned said. Anyone with informa“Suffice it to say, she tion about what happened has not been found at this to Wilson, or about the point.” murders of Labatte and Learned said invesHiltz, can call police at tigators are keeping an 250-828-3000 or Crime eye on Wilson’s bank Stoppers at 1-800-222account, on which there 8477. has been no activity since

Surveillance video shows Cassandra Wilson in the foyer of her residence in Henry Leland House, St. Paul Street and Fifth Avenue, at midnight on May 6 (left) and walking through the 7-Eleven property at Victoria Street and Seventh Avenue about four minutes earlier.

FROM MURDERS TO A VANISHING . . . March 23, 2004 A couple out for a walk in the Mission Flats area stumbles across the body of Kamloops prostitute Shana Labatte. The 30-year-old was last seen outside the Seymour Street 7-Eleven between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. that day. A month later, police release a sketch of a potential person of interest. April 9, 2005 A teenager walking through a vacant Surrey Street lot in North Kamloops comes across the bloodied body of Sheri Lee Hiltz. The 44-year-old, who was found fully clothed but with her skirt hiked up above her waist, died as a result of blunt-force trauma to the head and had to be identified by fingerprints. She was last seen the previous evening on Tranquille Road. June 19, 2005 Mounties in Alberta reveal a potential connection between the murders of prostitutes in Edmonton and similar slayings in Kamloops. According to police at the time, more than 80 high-risk people have vanished from the Edmonton area dating back more than two decades. The announcement comes after police in Alberta said they believed a serial killer was at work in and around Edmonton, preying on

sex-trade workers and dumping their bodies in rural areas. RCMP criminal profilers say they believe they are looking for someone who drives a messy truck, van or SUV and is an avid outdoorsman. May 9, 2006 Thomas Svekla is arrested and charged in Edmonton with second-degree murder in connection with the 2006 slaying of a prostitute. There is speculation Svekla might be linked to Kamloops’ prostitute murders, but he is eventually ruled out as a suspect. He was convicted of second-degree murder in 2008 and declared a dangerous offender two years later. June 6, 2007 More than three years after Labatte’s body is found at Mission Flats, Kamloops Mounties announce they have cleared a suspect initially believed to have been involved. The man was tracked down after police released a composite sketch of a person of interest in the case three years earlier. The man admitted to having spent time with Labatte on the night she was killed — and driving the brown SUV cops had been looking for — but successfully completed a polygraph test and was ruled out as a suspect. Dec. 20, 2007

Kamloops RCMP announce charges against Robert Balbar in relation to the 2003 death of sex-trade worker Heather Hamill. Balbar, Hamill’s common-law husband, was arrested at the completion of a Mr. Big RCMP sting and officers quickly rule him out as a suspect in the deaths of Labatte and Hiltz. Prior to the arrest, Hamill’s death was believed to have been connected to the murders of Labatte and Hiltz. Balbar was convicted of second-degree murder in 2009. Jan. 7, 2008 Police in the Lower Mainland announce a pair of second-degree murder charges against Davey Mato Butorac, alleging he killed two prostitutes in 2007. There was initially some speculation he could be involved in the murders of Labatte and Hiltz, but nothing came of it. Butorac was convicted on both Vancouver-area counts in 2010. He’s since been charged with seconddegree murder again, this time in relation to a 2006 prostitute murder in Langley. Butorac is slated to stand trial on the latest charge in 2013. April 6, 2012 Cassandra Wilson vanishes after being spotted at the Seymour Street 7-Eleven shortly before midnight. On May 2, police reveal they believe she has been murdered.

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City arenas subject to regular CO checks part of our protocol STAFF REPORTER every week is to go andrea@kamloopsthisweek.com through the building Weekly carbon-mon- recording CO levels. “We also have a reguoxide checks and mainlar maintenance program tenance are key to keepfor all our boilers ing gas leaks and lamps and regfrom becoming ulating systems.” a problem in McCorkell said city-held arethe city had a CO nas, according incident involving a to Kamloops’ Zamboni five years parks, recreation BYRON and cultural-ser- MCCORKELL ago and detected it during its regular vices director. CO checks. “We have a “You’ve got combuspretty aggressive maintetible equipment working nance program,” Byron . . . so you need to be on McCorkell said. top of it,” he said. “We have handheld “We have pretty strict carbon-monoxide detecprotocols in that regard.” tors in all our rinks and

CITY OF KAMLOOPS OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

By Andrea Klassen

The Council of the City of Kamloops hereby gives notice that it will hold a Public Hearing: TIME: PLACE:

May 15, 2012, at 7:00 pm Kamloops Convention Centre (1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops, BC)

to consider the following proposed amendments to KAMPLAN: A Community Plan for Kamloops 2004 (By-law No. 5-1-2146) and City of Kamloops Zoning By-law No. 5-1-2001: 1.

To amend City of Kamloops Zoning By-law No. 5-1-2001 as follows: Location:

2171 Van Horne Drive, as shown on the following map:

Purpose:

To amend Schedule 1 - Development Permit Areas, 1.9 McGill Corridor Development Permit Area, by adjusting the Development Permit Map, as shown on the above map, to ensure a standard of development similar to neighbouring properties is achieved on the subject properties.

To amend KAMPLAN: A Community Plan for Kamloops 2004 (By-law No. 5-1-2146) to amend the land designation of the following: Location:

1452 McGill Road, as shown on the following sketch:

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“When we took it up towards the area where the boiler was . . . then we noticed that the monoxide in that corner of the building was up.” As of Monday morning, Hartnell said he wasn’t sure what had happened at his arena. “We’re just going to go through everything this morning,” he said. “We’ve had a boiler tagged out. The gas company thinks maybe there was a malfunction with the burner on it. But, at this point, we don’t know.” While three people were kept overnight at Royal Inland Hospital following the leak, Rosenberger said most of the players he spoke to were able to leave after spending, at most, a few hours on oxygen. The Pacific Challenge has run annually at the Ice Box for 12 years and brings about 140 members of the Canadian Coast Guard and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to town. While the tournament resumed Sunday, Rosenberger said it was nearly cut short a second time. During the last of two games for the day, an unidentified man monitoring the rink’s carbon-monoxide levels reported they were on the rise again. “So, we started opening all the doors and, as we were getting near the end of our last game, he said, ‘This has got to be the end of it once this game’s over. Nobody can play any more,’” Rosenberger said. Though there are plans to stage the Pacific Challenge again in 2013, Rosenberger said organizers will decide later whether they want to return to the Ice Box.

Purpose:

A maximum of 24 units may be provided in the form of a four-storey (from the lowest elevation) apartment building and that this building shall only be permitted in the southeast corner of the lot;

The maximum building height on all other buildings backing onto a property line, excluding buildings separated from property lines by an internal strata road, shall be limited to two storeys (from lowest elevation);

All buildings will be screened from adjacent properties to the north through a combination of fencing and trees; and

Specific measures must be implemented to address hydrogeological concerns in conjunction with site development and that an irrigation covenant will be required as a condition of Development Permit approval.

Purpose: 5.

To amend City of Kamloops Zoning By-law No. 5-1-2001 as follows: Location:

1452 McGill Road, as shown on the above map:

Purpose:

To rezone the property from unzoned land to I-1S (Industrial Park) to be consistent with adjacent land uses.

All persons who consider themselves affected by the adoption of the proposed amendments to KAMPLAN: A Community Plan for Kamloops 2004 (By-law No. 5-1-2146) and to City of Kamloops Zoning By-law No. 5-1-2001 and wish to register an opinion may do so by:

The amendments will set forth consistent and general evaluation criteria for use as a guide to determine the feasibility of a proposed suite in urban and suburban neighbourhoods within the City.

To amend KAMPLAN: A Community Plan for Kamloops 2004 (By-law No. 5-1-2146) to extend the McGill Corridor Development Permit area. Location:

To amend Map 1: Generalized Land Use Map, 2004-2036, by designating 1452 McGill Road as Industrial, as shown on the above map.

A copy of the proposed amendments to KAMPLAN: A Community Plan for Kamloops 2004 (By-law No. 5-1-2146) and to City of Kamloops Zoning By-law No. 5-1-2001 may be inspected at the Legislative Services Division, City Hall, 7 Victoria Street West, Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

To amend KAMPLAN: A Community Plan for Kamloops 2004 (By-law No. 5-1-2146) to provide policy direction regarding the siting of secondary, carriage, and garden suites in the City of Kamloops. Purpose:

To rezone the property from P-2 (Churches) to RM-2 (Multiple Family Medium Density) on a site specific basis, to permit a 64-unit strata development. The rezoning will be subject to voluntary submission of $45,000 for the installation of groundwater pressure monitoring wells and piezometers, registration of a statutory right-of-way to access any on-site piezometers, and registration of restrictive covenants stipulating that:

Appearing before Council at the said Public Hearing; and/or

Forwarding written submissions for Council consideration to the attention of the Legislative Services Division by mail to 7 Victoria Street West, Kamloops, BC, V2C 1A2; by fax to 250-828-3578; or by email to legislate@kamloops.ca no later than 4:00 pm the Monday prior to the Public Hearing. For more information on this process, call 250-828-3483.

1452 and 1453 McGill Road, as shown on the following map:

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HE B.C. NDP HAS ramped up its opposition to the proposed Northern Gateway oil pipeline. First, the party formalized objections already expressed by NDP MLAs who have spoken at hearings held by the federal review panel along the B.C. coast. Leader Adrian Dix sent an 11-page letter to the panel, then launched an attack on the B.C. Liberal government in the legislature that emphasized the letter’s top objection: Why doesn’t Premier Christy Clark stand up to Ottawa and protest the abandonment of the long-standing “moratorium and exclusion zone” on oil tankers off B.C.’s north coast, Dix and NDP energy critic Rob Fleming demanded. Clark’s answer was the same one given for many years by federal and provincial governments: The 1972 federal “moratorium” was directed at offshore oil drilling, not tankers bound for B.C. A separate CanadaU.S. agreement in 1998 calls for U.S. tankers to avoid B.C.’s Inside Passage as they transport Alaska crude oil to refineries in Washington state and further south. I asked Fleming for documentation that shows tankers are banned from B.C.’s north coast. He said it is “fragmented,” which means he doesn’t have any. Nor does the NDP’s heavily footnoted letter to the federal panel offer any source for this assertion. This argument flared up in 2006 after Methanex Corp. shut down its

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VICTORIA Kitimat methanol plant. Instead of shipping methanol out, a practice that was never questioned, it started bringing tankers into the Kitimat port loaded with a liquid natural gas byproduct called condensate. From there, it is sent by rail to Alberta to dilute oil sands crude. This process led to Enbridge’s proposed double pipeline that would send condensate east and diluted crude west. The Dogwood Initiative, one of the multiple U.S.-funded groups that now dominate B.C.’s environmental lobby, rose to protest these early condensate shipments, saying they violate a moratorium on tankers. Wrong, said Don Rodden, superintendent of environmental response for the Canadian Coast Guard Pacific Region. The 1972 moratorium “wouldn’t apply to vessels coming into Canadian ports like Kitimat,” Rodden told the Globe and Mail at the time. The Coast Guard would be the agency legally required to enforce such a tanker ban, if one existed. As I’ve mentioned before, there

are legitimate arguments against the Northern Gateway proposal. This hippy-fantasy tanker moratorium isn’t one of them. Then there is the hypocrisy and pro-U.S. bias that is so clearly evident in the manipulated B.C. debate. The Northern Gateway pipeline would generate as many as 350 tanker trips each year to and from Kitimat. More than twice that many tankers already sail each year through the Strait of Juan de Fuca, past the Gulf and San Juan Islands. Many are heading to refinery complexes at March Point and Cherry Point in Washington. These supertankers can be seen sailing past Victoria most days. Strangely, this U.S. crude traffic excites no protests. Some of the smaller tankers come in to fill up from the Trans-Mountain pipeline in Burnaby, whose operator is preparing a bid for expansion. This attracts protests organized by people paid to oppose Alberta “tarsands” oil. Where do urban protesters think we get the gasoline and diesel fuel sold at B.C. filling stations? Do they think it’s all made at the little Chevron refinery in Burnaby, the last remnant of refining capacity in southern B.C.? We could use a serious debate about how B.C. handles petroleum. Instead, we see factually inaccurate claims promoted by U.S. interests to attack Canadian crude only. Our opposition politicians and media mostly just go along for the ride. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

The Conservative government last week marked one year since it won a majority of seats in the House of Commons. Prime Minister Stephen Harper pledged to MPs to continue working on the issues on which the party campaigned — reducing and eventually eliminating the deficit, making Canada competitive in the world economy, getting tougher on crime and managing the federal government more efficiently. The Conservatives have now been in power for close to 6.5 years. The first 5.5 were as a minority government and that taught Harper and his MPs some valuable lessons. One of the most important is to keep the rhetoric to a minimum and concentrate on getting the job done. It is always better to outperform what is expected, rather than trumpet loudly about what you hope to do, and then not achieve it. It’s not that the Conservatives don’t ever go the boastful route. One of the dumber moves during the past year’s majority government came when Public Safety Minister Vic Toews said about an online monitoring bill: “You are with us or with the child pornographers.” That started the infamous Vikileaks affair, led by a Liberal staffer (who has since resigned). This put details of Toews’ divorce all over the internet. While it was an over-reaction, Toews should have learned a lesson there — don’t boast and don’t get too dramatic. Harper himself recently put a toe across the line by claiming a former NDP leader had opposed the Second World War. While he was correct that CCF leader J.S. Woodsworth opposed the war in 1939 (and immediately lost his post as leader), the NDP itself was not formed out of the CCF until 1961 — 22 years later. The point? Politicians should keep expectations low and make comments that are non-provocative, and deliver more than the public expects. One way to do so is to avoid rhetoric and concentrate on the job at hand. For the most part, the Conservatives have done that. The deficit is steadily getting lower, there is some effort to reduce the size of government, taxes are not being raised and Canada continues to be in a stronger economic position than most countries. A steady and careful approach to government is the best way to continue to achieve results. — Langley Times

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Re: As expected, council approves tax hikes for water, garbage collection: “I had a one per cent raise last year and nothing the previous two years. “Ouch! Thought inflation was below three per cent.” — posted by Andre Vryheid

Re: Marching for justice: “Chi-meigetch! “Thank you for your coverage of March 4 Justice.” — posted by Dinah Ann Baskatawang “Good story, Kamloops!” — posted by Chris McArthur

Re: To catch an arsonist(s)): “There’s been lots of fires in B.C. “I wish people would watch what they are doing and be careful. “I know it is hard, but everyone should concentrate on being safe.” — posted by Colleen Dickie

Editor: Re: Council’s stance on Ajax in the April 12 edition of KTW: It is understandable Kamloops council wishes to appear openminded about the proposed Ajax copper and gold mine. However, I will take my stand beside councillor Donovan Cavers and Tina Lange for the hard-fought image of our Tournament Capital and for their attempt to protect it from becoming a mining town with a health hazard. If you have questions, go take a little drive to Logan Lake and continue to the Highland Valley copper mine. There, you can imagine what it would be like if the proposed Ajax mine was intended to be situated as many miles away from Kamloops as Highland Valley Copper is from Logan Lake — with the intervening mountains an additional buffer. Perhaps this would

be acceptable since it creates growth with those hoped-for jobs. Next, imagine the same situation encroaching on your backyard up in Aberdeen. Imagine your children going to school in the middle of it. Imagine our whole valley, already polluted enough, receiving the mine-generated downwind. I am all for the benefits of gold and copper mining — but not on top of a community that has existed for a century. There are other gold sources to be found. It would seem to me city council should stop this encroachment in its tracks without empowering it with further procrastination. The longer we wait to say, “No!”, the harder it is to resist. Backtracking on a decision of this magnitude is very difficult —but it’s still not too late for foresight.

How much complete revelation — to date and in the future — can be forthcoming from the powers who want to profit from this mine? Do you suppose they entertain any ambivalence of purpose or tender concern for the city? Where is the response to the 11-page council questionnaire sent to Ajax last July? Do you imagine they will reveal anything that is a deterrent to their cause? Or, will they fight with every form of coercion they can muster, to convince our council to side with them? Clearly, the mine stands to gain. Our beautiful city and contented people stand to lose. We must consider the high cost of profit and progress; in a case like this, somebody, including our children, will pay the bill. Colleen Carbol Kamloops

What goes around comes around Editor: As I read the about the protests and handwringing over the proposed Ajax mine being dumped unceremoniously in our backyard, I

have to wonder if that is how our First Nations’ peoples might have felt when we dumped our cities, railroads, lumber mills, highways, etc. in their backyard.

I guess it really is true what they say — what goes around really does come back around. Ron Watt Kamloops

Editor: Coverage of the bloated Stephen Harper cabinet’s attachment to limousine comforts might well be remembered as the trigger that ignited the coming revolution. This might well be the first such convulsion in history with numerous seniors at the barricades, symbolically speaking. Well, I would be one to join them. This is the government so committed to trimming government and the services so many of us poorer types depend on, while it is one that indulges itself in excesses like stays at the Savoy and limos waiting at the curb. I suggest many of Harpers’ more portly ministers forego Ottawa’s fine dining establishments in order to spend more time on Stairmasters at the gym — so they might have a bit of spring in their steps on their way up to the poised and gleaming blade, again, rhetorically speaking. Frank Dwyer Kamloops

Editor: The Valleyview Overlanders Lions are selling their annual boat-and-motor raffle tickets for the 19th year and would like to remind all supporters the following local businesses are handling ticket sales: Halston and Salish Esso, Robo Car Wash, Eighth Street Hasty Mart, Interior Savings Insurance Services Inc. in Northhills Mall and in Valleyview, Falcon Lanes, Giddens Service Ltd., Cool Creek Storage, Randy’s Barber Shop, Domenic’s Marine Ltd., City Centre Auto Service and Jimmy’s Liqour Store. Valleyview Lions members and friends will be selling tickets around town at the following supporting locations: Canadian Tire Stores in Aberdeen and North Kamloops, Rona Home Centre on Versatile Drive, Cooper’s Food outlets in Valleyview, Brocklehurst and downtown (Westsyde Mall is under construction), Safeway stores in Sahali and North Kamloops and Princess Auto. Top prize this year is a 12-foot Lund boat and electric trolling motor. Second prize is $400 in cash cards from Cooper’s Foods. Third prize is a Weber propane barbecue from Rona on Versatile Drive. Draw date is Father’s Day (June 17) at 3 p.m. at Rona. Remember, there are only 2,000 tickets being sold for $5 each. Funds raised will go toward helping to renovate a living unit at Easter Seal House in Vancouver and to assist local community associations and services. Remember our motto: We Serve. Lion Bob Gilbert Kamloops

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New Life Mission looking for new executive director By Dale Bass STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

The New Life Mission board is looking for another executive director after Kelly Row announced on Thursday, May 3, he is leaving the position he has had for about 18 months. “I have no real plan yet,” Row said, “I might get involved with a church, I might go back to the Hope Mission [in Edmonton, his prior workplace] or I might work at a Bible camp for the summer and share the gospel with kids.” The one thing he doesn’t want to do, Row said, is find himself spending more and more time dealing with paper, rather than people, where he feels his calling lies.

“It’s been a great 18 months and there’s been a lot of learning experiences,” Row said, noting he feels he has improved the mission’s relationships with the local church community, government and the city in general. “I wanted to be more involved with the people we serve and the board wanted me to do things more at an arm’s length,” he said. “But, working with people is why I got into ministry work to begin with and I need to fulfil my own goals.” Kelly Thompson, mission board president, said discussions have been ongoing with Row for some time about his position as n executive director. “We’ve been looking at the role of executive director and we’re all

CLARIFICATION Leo Baskatawang is a University of Manitoba student who passed through Kamloops last week en route to Ottawa as he marches to bring awareness to the need to revisit the Indian Act. Those wishing to

well aware of Kelly’s passion and it’s not really being behind the door doing grant proposals and paperwork. “Nobody on the board has a single complaint about his work in the community,” Thompson said. “I know Kelly is very infectious in his faith.” Thompson said the job will be redefined to make it clear to applicants it is best suited to

people “who want to do policies and procedures

and grants,” and then it will be advertised across the country. Row leaves at the end of May and, if a new ED has not been hired by then, Thompson said senior management and board members will step up to ensure things continue running smoothly. Row was hired after longtime mission ED Tim Larose stepped down in January, 2010.

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Ponderosa a pathway to home New program’s 33 beds designed to ease RIH overload By Dale Bass STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

Six patients at Royal Inland Hospital have been moved to Ponderosa Lodge as the Interior Health Authority (IHA) begins a program to ease RIH overload. The program, Pathway to Home, involves 33 temporary residential-care beds at the lodge just east of the hospital. Deborah Smith, the IHA’s residential health-services administrator, said the name reflects the change in bed usage from strictly convalescent care to a more flexible criteria of transition from hospital to home. For example, Smith said, someone recovering from pneumonia who doesn’t need

acute care, but is not well enough to go home, could be considered for a bed in the lodge. Cost of the program is $3.1 million and will require reopening the lodge’s third floor, which has been closed. Twenty full-time equivalent staff will be hired, including care aides, nurses (licensed practical and registered), physical therapists and occupational therapists, Smith said. The 33 beds augment 15 other beds opened at the lodge to accommodate the surge in patients RIH typically experiences in the winter, Smith said, and brings the total number of beds at the lodge to 136. They will remain in use until a new 125-bed

residential-care facility is built on Tranquille Road in Brocklehurst, next to the RiverBend Seniors Community. That project is part of a $5.9-million IHA program announced last September to add residential-care beds throughout its coverage area. Buron Healthcare Ltd. won the contract for Kamloops. It also operates Haven Hill Retirement Centre in Penticton and the Simon Fraser Lodge in Prince George. Ponderosa Lodge has been slated for closure since 2002 but has remained in use as a backup site for RIH since then. In 2008, for example, the IHA announced 42 transitional beds would be located

at the lodge until private facility Ridgeview Lodge was completed. When told of the similarity of the press release then and now, Smith laughed and acknowledged the lodge remains part of considerations as the IHA “constantly assesses what the needs of the community are.” Smith said referrals to the Pathway to Home program can come from the public, as well as medical staff. For example, she said, if someone wasn’t sick enough to require hospital care but still wasn’t well enough to stay in their home for a bit, they might benefit from a few days’ stay at the lodge. Smith said referrals would go to the IHA community nurses’ office.

Pen as mighty as sword By Tim Petruk STAFF REPORTER tim@kamloopsthisweek.com

For the second consecutive weekend, Kamloops Mounties were left dealing with a Friday-night stabbing. At about 11:45 p.m. on Friday, May 4, emergency crews were called to a brawl involving two men at the water-park area in Riverside Park. Kamloops RCMP Staff Sgt. Doug Aird said witnesses reported the fight began as a shoving match near the park concession, with the two male combatants winding up rolling around on the ground. “It appeared one

was stabbing the other repeatedly,” Aird said. Police found a 31-year-old suspect hiding in bushes, while the injured man was taken to Royal Inland Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The weapon alleged to have been used was a pen. Aird said both men are known to Mounties. The suspect could face charges of assault with a weapon and causing a disturbance. On Friday, April 27, a 21-year-old man was arrested after allegedly stabbing another man during a consensual fight at a beach party in Westsyde.

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KAMLOOPS NEWEST SZECHUAN RESTAURANT

IS NOW OPEN! Peter Au is celebrating 25 years in Kamloops and is pleased to open SZECHUAN RESTAURANT . Szechuan Restaurant offers enjoyable authentic Chinese cuisine. Peter welcomes all his friends and customers to stop in and enjoy a tantalizing meal. TUBULAR BELLES: French exchange students Catherine Pronovost (left) Marie-Claude Champagne and Audrey Rivard explore the inner workings of the Resonance Tubes during a visit to the BIG Little Science Centre. Dave Eagles/KTW

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As the group of 25 French-Canadian students — along with about 25 of their Kamloops counterparts — crammed into the hallway at the Big Little Science Centre to listen to the ground rules, space was at a premium. The students listened intently as Gord Stewart, the centre’s executive director, laid down the law about what exhibits to touch and what to let be. Then, like an Air Canada flight, the message was repeated — en Français. The role of translator fell upon the shoulders of Teresa O’Brien, a French teacher at Westsyde secondary and one of the organizers of the SEVEC — Society for Educational

Visits and Exchanges in Canada — exchange that brought the group of students and teachers from École secondaire Paul-Le Jeune, a high

— a visit that included bowling, rainy-day disc golf, a Zumba class and a hike in Kenna Cartwright Park. O’Brien was return-

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local students get to take part in such an exchange. O’Brien said her last SEVEC trip was about six years ago. The Saint-Tite students at the Big Little Science Centre appeared to enjoy their time. They spent half their time exploring the centre’s hands-on room and the other half taking in a light experiment show. Some of the visitors spoke perfect English, some didn’t. Some of the Westsyde students speak perfect French, some don’t. That’s why O’Brien had to make Stewart’s welcome speech bilingual. But, when it came to exploring the scientific goodies at the Big Little Science Centre, no translation was necessary.

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and operation. His resignation comes a month after Polish mining firm KGHM paid Abacus $30 million to increase its ownership in the local mining project to 80 per cent from 51 per cent. Pooler’s replacement on the Ajax file is expected to be selected by KGHM in the next few months. “Abacus has been the operator up to now but, with KGHM International coming into the picture right now, they’re going to be taking over the operation,” said Norman Thompson, community-relations manager for the project.

“And, that was always the plan, with them taking over 80 per cent of the joint venture.” Thompson said Pooler’s resignation will not have an effect on the project’s proceedings. The mine is in the early stages of the environmental-assessment process, with KGHM Ajax working on responses to hundreds of questions and concerns submitted during a public feedback period, which ended in March. In a release, Abacus president and CEO Jim Excell said Pooler’s work on the project “helped navigate the project’s successful transition through feasibility towards production.”

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Celebrating women’s history By Michael Potestio STAFF REPORTER

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Kamloops celebrates its bicentennial this year and, as part of it, women were the focus at a talk at the Kamloops Museum and Archives. Andrew Yarmie, a retired history associate professor at Thompson Rivers University, took his audience on a trip through the changing role women played in the River City. He talked of how women shaped and cared for the city through social, political and medical groups. Yarmie said Kamloops women were motivated by local issues rather than concepts like feminism. At the turn of the 20th century, despite the prevailing belief women belonged only in the home, Kamloops women were getting involved in organizations including the Ladies Auxiliary at Royal Inland Hospital, the Women’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) and the Red Cross Society of Kamloops. The RIH Ladies Auxiliary held charity events to unite the community and help the hospital and, as a sign of the times, some of those events were racially exclusive and insensitive. The auxiliary was one of the groups that helped care for the sick when the Spanish Flu broke out in 1918. The hospital reported 600 people sick and 24 deaths.

In 1910, the WCTU — established in the city in 1898 — worked to reform society based on Christian principles and the role of family. In 1910, the group made a significant impact on city council, convincing it to enact liquor laws in Kamloops that were stronger than anywhere else in B.C. The Red Cross Society also played a significant role in shaping the city, particularly during both world wars and the Great Depression. Among the work it did was to collect more than 300 boxes of comforts — items like cigarettes, socks, sweaters, scarves and magazines — to send to soldiers overseas. Sheila Pierson, one of about 20 who attended Yarmie’s lecture, said it was insightful. Although she moved to Kamloops in 1965, Pierson said she hadn’t realized how influential the women of Kamloops had been through the years. “I hadn’t thought about it as being so motivated by women. “It hadn’t struck me that they were spearheading it in Kamloops,” said Pierson. Yarmie said social conditions made it necessary for women to form organizations to try to bring about social improvements. “Kamloops had a close-knit community right from the beginning,” he said, “and there were a lot of individuals who were involved, not just from the middle-class, but also from the working class and various church groups. “Everybody seemed to be heavily involved in trying to provide what was necessary.”

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Dillon Alexandre of the Kamloops Rugby Club Raiders (right) scored two tries in a 50-5 win over Kats Rugby Club of Kitsilano on Saturday, May 5. The match, a B.C. Rugby Union Province Wide Third Division semifinal, was the last to be played at KRC’s Chilcotin Road pitch, as the team is moving to its new home in Rayleigh later this month. Read the game recap on page A21. Kamloops will meet the Velox Valhallians of Victoria in the third-division final, scheduled for Saturday, May 12, at Klahanie Park in North Vancouver, home of Capilano Rugby Club. Allen Douglas photo

Curtain falls on junior lacrosse drama By Marty Hastings STAFF REPORTER

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HE KAMLOOPS VENOM of the Thompson-Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League will not lose any of their potency. “I am writing to inform you that at an emergency meeting of the senior directorate the 11-member panel voted to uphold point 5.06 in the British Columbia Lacrosse Association (BCLA) senior operat-

ing policy,” read an email sent on Thursday, May 3, from Christine Pollock, senior directorate chair of the BCLA. “This allows for any junior-age player residing in Kamloops to play for the Kamloops Venom, currently the only junior B team in Kamloops registered with the BCLA.” The Venom became the only junior B squad in the River City this season when the Kamloops Rattlers did not have enough players to form a team. TOJLL member

teams — the Kelowna Raiders, the South Okanagan Flames, the Vernon Tigers and the Armstrong Shamrocks — registered complaints with the BCLA, asserting the Venom will be a super-team and league parity will be lost. It was reported the upset teams lobbied for a dispersal draft, which would have seen the Rattlers who joined the Venom spread out among the league’s teams. The BCLA’s decision to uphold point 5.06 can be appealed.

“Any appeal must be accompanied by a cheque for $250, which is refundable should the committee find in favour of the appellant,” the email from Pollock said. Kelowna was scheduled to play Kamloops on Saturday, May 5, in the River City but, despite the BCLA’s ruling, the Raiders declined to participate in the game. “Mini-tyke and tyke players were supposed to play during the intermission of the Venom game on Saturday,”

said Kevin Bankier, first vice-president of the Kamloops Minor Lacrosse Association. “However, since Kelowna refused to come and play, they were not able to.” The Venom played pass, conducted drills and had a shootout with the mini-tykes and tykes instead of the game. Venom assistant coach Rob Smith sent an email to Kamloops media that discussed the league’s current situation. X See VENOM A21

The Kamloops Blazers went to the Prairies for their firstround pick in the 2012 WHL Bantam Draft, held in Calgary on Thursday, May 3. Centre Jayden Halbgewachs, 15, of Emerald Park, Sask., was selected 19th overall by the Blazers. “He is an exceptional player that we did not expect to be available at 19th overall,” Blazers’ director of player personnel Matt Recchi said. “Jayden is a dynamic player who can score at will. His vision, skating and determination are all assets that we covet in a player.” Halbgewachs registered 55 goals and 89 points in 24 games last season with the Prairie Storm of the Saskatchewan Bantam AA Hockey League. He is a tad taller than 5-foot-6 and weighs about 150 pounds. Kamloops traded up to select River City product Nicholas Chyzowski, a 5-foot10, 160-pound centre in the second round. “I watched him down the stretch in playoff games and double-overtime games,” Recchi said. “When the game

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was on the line he scored big goals.” The Blazers traded their second-round pick in the 2013 bantam draft and a fourth-round pick in this year’s draft to the Edmonton Oil Kings in exchange for the 44th overall pick. Chyzowski played last season with the bantam AAA Kamloops Jardine’s Blazers, racking up 41 goals and 83 points in 49 games to lead the team in scoring. “After taking a smaller forward, we wanted to get some size and we wanted to get some size that could actually play the games as well,” Recchi said. Dave Chyzowski, Nicholas’s father, is the Blazers’ director of sales and marketing. Kamloops selected Cameron Reagan, a 5-foot-11, 167-pound defenceman from Sherwood Park, Alta., with the 77th overall pick in Round 4. X See REAGAN A21

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The Kamloops Sunrays, from left, Carly Helgason, Katie Hohensee, Skye Griffith and Naomi Woolverton, attended the Canadian Open Synchronized Swimming Championships, which wrapped up on Sunday, May 6, in Victoria. Helgason, competing in her last meet as a Sunray, placed 24th in the junior solo division and 26th in the junior duet division with teammate Woolverton, who placed 31st in the solo division. In the 16- to 18-year-old division, Hohensee and Griffith placed 18th and 22nd overall, respectively, in solo competition. The duo placed 15th in duet swimming.

Taekwon-do championships yield medals Thompson Valley Taekwon-Do students returned from the Little Apple with some serious hardware. The club earned 15 medals at the TaekwonDo International Canada Western Canadian Championships. Cheyenne Betz and Will Serre were the club’s big winners, placing first in both patterns and sparring. Luciano Carnovale won gold in sparring to round out the club’s gold-medal winners. Winning silver medals in patterns were Tristin Arnold and Krystal Armstrong. Sparring silver medallists include Armstrong, Matthew

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Kamloops kid Kevin Davis will be heading south of the border. Davis, a 5-foot-11, 155-pound defenceman, was drafted in the first round, 11th overall, by the Everett Silvertips at the WHL Bantam Draft, held in Calgary on Thursday, May 3. “Every team dies to get a defenceman like him,” Kamloops Blazers’ director of player personnel Matt Recchi said. “Kevin is a tremendous-skating defence-

man that moves the puck real well.” Davis complimented strong defensive play with offensive talent last season with the bantam tier 1 Kamloops Jardine’s Blazers. He was fourth in team scoring with 15 goals and 46 points in 49 games. “He’s a prototypical player that every team would want,” Recchi said. “They just don’t come around that often.” Kamloops traded up to select River City product Nicholas Chyzowski, a 5-foot-10,

160-pound centre in the second round. Rounding out the Kamloops players drafted on Thursday were defenceman Alex Winters and forward Maxwell James, both of whom were drafted in the sixth round. Winters was drafted 118th overall by the Red Deer Rebels. Tri-City selected James with the 131st pick.

The Kamloops Rugby Club (KRC) Raiders could not have scripted their final match on Chilcotin Road any better. KRC beat Kats Rugby Club of Kitsilano 50-5 in a B.C. Rugby Union Province Wide Third Division semifinal on Saturday, May 5. A crowd of more than 150 people enjoyed the sun and watched the

Raiders clinch a place in the third-division final, which will be played on Saturday, May 12. Kamloops will meet the Velox Valhallians of Victoria at Klahanie Park in North Vancouver in the provincial-championship deciding tilt. Kats proved a formidable opponent for Kamloops, but the Raiders ran away with

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“I am not going to get into the politics of it right now,” Smith said. “Sorry to be vague. It is in our best interest, as there is an emergency governors’ meeting scheduled for Monday, May 7, and we don’t want to inflame the situation anymore. “This has turned into a boardroom game rather than one played on the floor by certain people. “Hopefully, common sense will prevail and we can get on with the season.” The TOJLL’s interim chair Dan Wray informed Smith on

Sunday, May 6, afternoon an emergency meeting was not necessary and league play will resume as scheduled for the Venom this weekend. “As of this afternoon, I have the guarantee of the four teams to resume play in the TOJLL,” Wray said in the email. “I will hope that the three games that need to be played against Kamloops can be rescheduled as soon as possible.” Kamloops is hosting the Armstrong Shamrocks at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, at Memorial Arena.

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“He’s a real good, steady defenceman,” Recchi said of Reagan. “He moves the puck very, very well. He runs the power play. He is a guy that’s not afraid to play a physical shutdown type of game, plus he can add some offence as well.” Goaltender Cole Kehler was selected 123rd overall by Kamloops in the sixth round, while forward Charlie Gawlicki was chosen with the 129th overall pick. In the seventh round, defenceman Calen Whitworth was selected

151st overall. In the eighth round, forward Josh Stang was chosen 173rd overall. Kamloops traded its ninth-round pick in 2013 to Red Deer for the Rebels’ 2012 ninthround pick, which the Blazers used to draft centre Tyler Jeanson at 184th overall. With the final pick of the ninth round, Kamloops selected defenceman Mitchell Brennan at 195th overall. The Blazers rounded out their 2012 draft by choosing Larime Kostelansky at 209th overall.

the game in the second half. Dillon Alexandre (2), Grady Sjokvist, Hayes Bishop (2), Shaun Roberts, Tyler Wood and Trevor Jensen scored tries for the home team. Cole Levitt slotted five conversions to round out the Raiders’ scoring. Kamloops knocked off Cowichan 64-8 in the quarter-final round

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Captain leads Rattlers to victory To kill a snake, one must cut off its head. The Armstrong Shamrocks were not able to do that on Friday, May 4, when Kamloops Rattlers’ captain Mark Jurista scored four times, leading his squad to a 9-6 victory in ThompsonOkanagan Senior Lacrosse League play. Also scoring for the visiting Rattlers (3-1) were Nathan Woldum (2), Lee Black, J.J. Woldum and Travis Joseph. Mike Smith backstopped Kamloops. Jarrett Medhurst (2), Brett Heitman and Braydon Sanders (3) scored for the Shamrocks in support of goaltender Chad Pieper. Next up for the Rattlers is a road trip to Vernon on Friday, May 11. The Rattlers’ next home game will be played against Armstrong at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16, at Memorial Arena.

Novice Rattlers split Kamloops Rattlers 2 split a pair of ThompsonOkanagan novice lacrosse games on the weekend. The Rattlers beat Nicola Valley 13-3 on Saturday, May 5, before dropping a 9-5 decision to North Okanagan 1 on Sunday, May 6, in the River City. Scoring goals on the weekend for Kamloops were Cooper Kenzie

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(3), Nolan Virgo (3), Jax Anderson (3), Cordell Lord, Dalton Fink, Luken Murray, Brady McCutcheon (2), Austin Krug and Brendan Hunchak (3). The Rattlers went with Devin Caldwell between the pipes in both games. Kamloops’ next home game is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 2, at McArthur Island Sports Centre.

No lack of ﬁrepower The Kamloops Rattlers 1 had all pistons firing as they rolled to a pair of victories in Thompson Okanagan novice lacrosse league play on Saturday, May 5, in Armstrong. Harrison Ewert scored four times to lead the Rattlers to a 10-4 victory over North Okanagan 1 in their first game of the day. Trey Dergousoff added three more goals, and Emmett Kulchyski, who won the hardestworking player hardhat, Jarrod Semchuk and Noah Bradley also tallied. Dergousoff poured in six goals to pace the Rattlers to a 14-3 win over North Okanagan 3 in the second half of the twinbill. Ewert added a hat-

trick, Maxen Adam had a pair, and hardhat winner Mason Swanton, Bradley and Landon Kinney each singled. Bradley added two assists. Ethan Hardy was the winning goaltender in both games.

Pack set for playoffs The Thompson Rivers University WolfPack will go into the Canadian College Baseball Conference playoffs as the No. 2 seed. TRU finished the 2012 regular season with a 17-11 record after splitting their last two league games at Elk Stadium in Kelowna on Sunday, May 6. In the early game, the WolfPack downed the Vancouver Island Baseball Institue Mariners 7-2. Mike Juarez earned the victory on the mound for TRU, giving up five hits, one run, three walks and striking out three in five innings of work. Levi Kerns, Tyler Lowey, Kyle Sandulescu and Brock Stewart performed well at the plate for the Pack. The Okanagan College Coyotes edged TRU 1-0 in the late game. Steve Latos was dinged with the loss, despite giving up only three hits in five innings on the mound. TRU is hosting the CCBC championship tournament at Norbrock Stadium from Thursday,

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Heat draw with Abby The premier women Kamloops Heat opened their Pacific Coast Soccer League season with a 1-1 tie against the Abbotsford Mariners on the Lower Mainland on Saturday, May 5. Emily Oliver’s longdistance strike in the 30th minute gave Kamloops a 1-0 lead. With 15 minutes left to play, Emily Bailey’s clearance attempt hit an Abbotsford attacker and ricocheted into the Heat’s goal. Goalkeeper Taylor Shantz played well for Kamloops. Next up for the Heat is their home opener against Victoria on Sunday, May 13, at Hillside Stadium. That game is scheduled to get underway at noon.

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Spending day after day in a windowless, basement lab at Queen’s University finally got to Matthew Reudink. “I wanted to see sun and sky,” the Thompson Rivers University science professor said. Now, he spends much of his time looking at the sky as he researches tiny birds called North American chimney swifts — and, in particular, their poop. It may seem strange but there’s a scientific goal involved and an environmental reality — swift populations are decreasing and, in some parts of the country, they are considered to be endangered. Reudink became involved while at Queen’s, where a study was being conducted of a 2.5-metre pile of swift guano — poop — in a chimney at the university. The nature of the migratory swift is to roost — often in numbers reaching into the thousands — in chimneys, then move on the next day. “You can see thousands of these birds foraging in the air during the day,” Reudink said, “and then you see them swarm like a tornado and funnel into the chimney.” What they leave behind contains bits of the bugs they’ve devoured and, in those bits are smaller bits that scientists like Reudink can study to determine the pesticide levels, in particular DDT, a substance that was commonplace in Canada until it was banned in 1972. While pesticides aren’t the only thing endangering the swift — loss of habitat is another concern — studying swift guano through the years has been helpful in providing information that, when co-related to the numbers of swifts in the country in past decades, provides a picture of their impact. In many ways, it’s taking the position presented by author Rachel Carson in her 1962 book, Silent Spring, which has been credited with kickstarting the environmental movement. In it, Carson wrote about the impact pesticides were having on the bird population and criticized government and other regulatory bodies for accepting assertions by pesticide makers without ever asking any hard questions. Having several decades of guano available in one spot is ideal, Reudink said. It’s what took him to Tranquille on the Lake last month to look up some of the chimneys of the old buildings there. The Queen’s study showed DDT was efficient at killing bugs and, in particular, beetles, a staple of the swift. With fewer beetles to eat, the birds relied on other insects, but swift numbers started to drop off. Reudink said he wanted to take the experience and knowledge gained at the Queen’s site and try it in B.C. to see what kinds of data he can discover.

Thompson Rivers University biological sciences professor Matthew Reudink will be watching the chimney of the old doctor’s house at Tranquille on the Lake in coming weeks — both inside and outside the building — as he studies Vaux swift poop and how pesticide use affects the birds. Michael Potestio/KTW

The North American chimney swift isn’t as prevalent in B.C. as is its relative, the Vaux swift, so Reudink is looking for the after-dinner remains of them. A roost in Cumberland has already been sampled for his study and work is just starting at Tranquille. It means getting up into the chimney to see what’s there, but also camping outside at night to watch for Vaux swifts and confirm they are roosting in the old building. The swift flight pattern is amazing to watch, Reudink said. In Portland, it is akin to the salmon run in B.C., with people coming out to watch the tens of thousands of swifts that roost in a school in that Oregon city. During just one week last October, for example, people counted 10,000 swifts roosting one night, 3,500 the next night. The lowest number that week was an estimated 2,000. X See SWIFTS B4

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Casey Walker remembers growing up in Thunder Bay, Ont., and how a lot of the big movies never seemed to make it to his hometown theatre. It’s one of the reasons why he’s screening his first feature film — A Little Bit Zombie — in smaller communities, including Kamloops. It’s at the Paramount Theatre the weekend of May 18 to May 20. An ensemble piece, the 87-minute film is a little bit comedy, a little bit horror, “depending on what you want to see,” Casey said. “If you like comedy, it’s a comedy. If you like to be scared, it’s got horror.” The reality is, reading a precis of the plot reveals the film’s strong comedic roots. Steve is a mild-mannered human-resources manager engaged to Tina, a woman who must plan absolutely every detail of her life, recording most in her daytimer. Steve’s best friend is also his brother-in-law, Craig, married to his sister, Sarah. Sarah hates Tina, but has agreed to be her matron-of-honour. The foursome heads out for some quality bonding time in the woods — and Steve is bit by a zombie mosquito. He doesn’t quite turn, just a little bit. He has no pulse and craves brains. Add in a pair of zombie hunters and the independent film is exactly what Walker said — a comedy with some pretty gruesome dining scenes. The catchline? “Being dead is easy. Getting married is the real killer.” The cast includes Kristopher Turner (Saving Home, The L.A. Complex and Instant Star) as Steve, Crystal Lowe (Smallville, Primeval: New World, Da Vinci’s Inquest) as Tina, Shawn Roberts (Falcon Beach, Degrassi: The Next Generation and the upcoming Resident Evil: Retribution) as Craig and Kristen Hager (Being Human, Valemont, Wild Roses) as Sarah. Walker said he was delighted to add Stephen McHattie (Watchmen, Cold Squad, The X Files among many others) as Max, the zombie hunter. “He’s a working actor, not one of those Hollywood types,” Walker said, “and it was great having him there because he challenged me every day to make it better.” Walker has spent much of his career working in television, particularly in youth programming, with YTV, PBS and the Discover Channel on his resume, to name a few. “I got into this business to make films,” he said, “but I got sidetracked by TV because you’ve got to pay the bills.” Since its release, A Little Bit Zombie was named Best Feature Film at the Canadian Film Festival last month and won the Gold Remi Award for Best Dark Comedy at the Houston International Film Festival. There will be several screenings during the weekend.

Zombie hunger Max (Stephen McHattie) is surrounded by the undead in A Little Bit Zombie, which will be shown at the Paramount Theatre the weekend of May 18 to May 20.

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Art patrons are gone and selling art a true DIY job X From B2

And, it’s a huge and mostly indifferent market. It’s pretty hard to differentiate yourself and be seen against the instantly accessible glare of spectacle available online. If you want to be a professional artist in today’s world, you have to be smart, educated, business-savvy and

definitely talented. A cruise on the computer will show you how much the price of art has come down. Why pay $20,000 for an original painting when you can buy one in Vancouver for $4,000 or in Nelson for $200? The idea of a patron is pretty much gone these days and the role of the art dealer is gradually changing, too.

Some public museums and art galleries have cut costs, so they pass it down to the artists. If an artist wants to show, they are responsible for their own shipping, insurance and travel costs for a public venue. If an artist is lucky enough to sign a contract with a good commercial art gallery, the

gallery will take 50 to 60 per cent of the artist’s sales. Recently, a new gallery model has popped up that has artists paying to show their work. Artists will pay an art dealer somewhere between $400 to $4,000 for a show in a highprofile space. This helps the dealer offset costs and ensures a level of professional-

ism and commitment from the artist. In theory, the artist can then break into a market that was unattainable in the past. Out of curiosity, I looked through a bunch of artists’ blog sites. Most artists hate the idea but there are a few who have successfully tried it. The market is evolutionary.

There is a new super breed of artist out there who can do it all. They make the art, market it, sell and ship it, all from their own galleries, which are either virtual and/or located in their homes and studios. Even if an artist does make it to that top and becomes rich and famous, historically immortalized for their

brilliance, (I know two who have), the money isn’t all that good. So, it seems, these days the only people treated like rock stars are rock stars — and even that is changing. Karla Pearce is an artist, teacher and owner of the Karla Pearce Art Gallery, 607 Victoria St.

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HE RETURN OF THE DODGE DART HAS GENERATED PLENTY OF BUZZ — ESPECIALLY AMONG THOSE OLD ENOUGH TO REMEMBER THE ORIGINAL. The first Darts were full-size but, in 1963, the third-generation model — available as a sedan, coupe, wagon or convertible — was built on what was then considered a compact platform. Although I’m not old enough to have had much contact with NEIL MOORE early Darts, we had plenty of First well-worn fourthDRIVE generation models (1967-1976) in our high-school parking lot. Many were tricked out to resemble muscle cars, but few had muscle, most having the ubiquitous 225-cubic-inch slant-six under the hood. Some had the 318-cubic-inch V8 and a few were Dart “Swingers,” which came standard with the 340. The optional 383 or 440 powerplants were less common. Unfortunately, federal emission regulations sucked the life from the car and it was replaced by the horrendous Plymouth Volare and Dodge Aspen. I still remember the cheesy commercials with Italian-American tenor Sergio Franchi singing a modified version of his signature song.

But, I do reminisce fondly about the Dart and was pleased when it was announced Chrysler was bringing back the nameplate. It’s not the same nostalgia play as Charger or Challenger — as the new Dart is nothing like the original. For starters — and thanks to its Italian partners — this Dodge is based upon the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, a model known for its road holding and agility, not to mention its chic design. But, the company took a different tack in designing its North American compact, stretching the Alfa platform about a foot and widening it two inches. The new architecture’s low, wide and long dimensions favour a stable, “body-in, wheelsout” stance with all four pushed to the corners. The new car has a 106-inch wheelbase — just shy of the 1975 Dart, which was, overall, about 19 inches longer. The new model also has more interior volume. Indeed, the company has learned much in 37 years about these kinds of efficiencies, and, in a compact footprint, has carved out mid-size interior space. The Dart appears to be near or at the top of its segment in terms of overall volume and has more rear leg room than some mid-size cars like the Optima and Sonata. The Dart’s new underpinnings, however, are about more than providing a commodious cabin; the structure also uses 68 per cent highstrength steel, resulting in an architecture that

is lightweight and solid. Good for safety, as well as NVH (noise/ vibration/harshness), ride and handling. So, too, is the independent suspension, with MacPherson struts and stabilizer bar in front and multi-link with link-type stabilizer in rear. Over rough roads and in tight turns, the Dart felt solid and composed. I wasn’t able to drive a top-trim R/T with sport-tuned suspension, but found the others delivered a ride that was compliant, but not mushy in hard cornering. The standard-equipped electric power steer-

ing was quick and responsive, nicely weighted and provided decent feedback — unlike some early EPS systems. And, while the car’s stiff structure contributes to a quiet cabin, much of that can also be credited to the honing of exterior shapes from more than 600 hours spent in wind tunnel testing, not to mention the liberal use of sounddeadening materials and improved seals. Look under the Dart and, instead of greasy bits, you’ll find smooth composite panels from stem to stern. X See AERODYNAMICS B8

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Aerodynamics essential to Dart These also reduce drag and help block road noise. There’s also abundant foam and acoustic baffles tucked into pillars and other cavities, all of which result in a cabin that is as hushed as many premium sedans I’ve driven. Aerodynamics also play a big role in the

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1,000 reasons to celebrate mothers It does happen that we sometimes feel impatient with her. Especially when she gives unrequited advice or opinion. And. there are times when she is not around, especially when we sorely need her. We recognize some of her fixations, her worries, her expectations and her ire, which are, at times, heavy loads. Of course, mom is not always perfect! But, we only have one mom and we all have excellent reasons to celebrate her on this special day. It could be: • Because she dreamed of having us, even before our existence, carried us for nine months and suffered while giving us life. • Because she spent countless hours and nights making sure we were well tucked in, rocked us to sleep, played with us and taught us all about life. • Because she fed, dressed, washed, drove, healed us. • Because she forgave our goofs, applauded our successes, fostered our progress, cried our sorrows, shared our secrets. • Because she has forsaken many outings, many treats, many evenings out with friends, for us. • Because she told us many stories, sang many songs, allowed us to live many adventures. • Because she covered us with kisses

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COMMUNITY FLAIR FOR THE DRAMATIC Local Grade 11 students took part in theatre tag during the annual Day of Arts and Science on Thursday, May 5, at Thompson Rivers University. The day is an opportunity for high school students to experience the university through a day of classes and activities. From bottom left: Shaelyn Thomas, Mikayla Johnson, Alex Brown, Erika McCaag, Ashley Kazakoff, Kiera Stel, Emily Metin and TRU drama department instructor Robin Nichol. Dave Eagles/KTW

DONALD STEPHEN ROSS Don Ross passed peacefully in the early morning of Tuesday, May 1, 2012. His family and friends would like to thank his physician, Dr. Dong, and the staff of The Hamlets for the professional and caring manner they treated and looked after Don these last few months. Don was predeceased by his mother (Peggy) and Father (Bill); he leaves behind his closest cousins Beverley (Tom) Fraine of North Vancouver and Warren Baxter. He also leaves many more distant cousins and relatives. Don was born on November 13, 1943 and was raised in North Vancouver alongside the Seymour River near Mt. Seymour where he played with a few of those who were to become lifelong friends. That is probably where he got his love for white water kayaking. He later kayaked many rivers throughout BC and has many friends in the kayaking community. He also loved to telemark ski, and was hard to keep up to in his heyday! Don was a unique individual, he accomplished many things during his lifetime. He trained and then worked as a typesetter/printer in Yellowknife, NWT before coming back to North Van to look after his aging parents. He then worked as a school custodian and then handyman. It was during this time that he rented out rooms to college students, most of who became very good friends and stayed in touch with Don over the years. Don loved adventure, he travelled quite extensively to places like Australia, Peru, and Africa. He was also very Àt and bicycled many long trips. He is most proud of his bike trips on the Baja in Mexico (down and then back!), throughout Cuba, and also across Death Valley in California. Don fully retired and moved to Kamloops in 2005 where he bought his condo and took up, among other things, model airplane Áying. He apparently went through a few planes! He also enjoyed being social, no matter if it was with his buddies in the Flying Club, with his neighbours in his condo complex, or up on Campbell Range with his friends at branding time, he seemed to Àt in with everybody. He will be missed. By request, there will be no Service at this time, the family wish to arrange a Celebration of Life and a Memorial for Don in the near future.

WILLIAM (BILL) STANLEY HEYWORTH

BERTRAM “BUD” PETE LINGREN

(1929 – 2012)

October 5, 1935 - May 1, 2012

Gladys Heyworth and family wish to notify friends of the passing of dear husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and Uncle William (Bill) Stanley Heyworth of Merritt on April 30th, 2012 at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops. Bill, a longtime Merritt resident, is survived by his wife Gladys of Merritt, daughters Bonnie (Peter) Lanosky of Bridge Lake, Dianna Cromarty of North Vancouver and Carol (Regan) Smith of Kamloops, and son in-law Rick Saunders of Merritt. As well grandchildren Nikki McKernan, Sara (Mike) Carline, Adam Lanosky, Brindley, Dylan, and Spencer Smith and great grandchildren Allyssa and Chase McKernan and Blake Carline. Bill was predeceased by his brothers Harry, Bob, Lyle and Ted Heyworth.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bert Lingren, a cherished husband, loving father and grandfather and wonderful friend to many.

Bill was born in New Westminster but spent most of his life in the Merritt/Kamloops area. He worked at ranching, logging, mining, construction and diamond drilling in BC and several other locations in the north and Ontario. Bill loved the out-of-doors. He was an avid hunter and ﬁsherman in his younger years then enjoyed many years in retirement tending his lovely and bountiful vegetable garden in Merritt. Bill had been a Royal Canadian Legion member for close to 40 years; both he and Gladys enjoyed many hours socializing with friends at the Branch 96 Hall in Merritt.

Bert is survived by and was a devoted husband to his loving wife of 53 years Hilda Lingren. He was the cherished father of his three daughters Heather (Jim) Bottoms, Linda (Ross) Marchio and Sherry (Mike) Knauff. Bert was a loving and most cherished Papa to his grandchildren Jennifer & Jordan Bottoms, Tanya Leroux & Erin Marchio, and Danielle and Taylor Knauff. He was a special brother to Charlie (Norma) Lingren and William (Betty) Lingren as well as a special brother-in-law to Flora LeBlond and Dale (Betty) Braithwaite. He will also be lovingly remembered by his dear four legged friends Tucker, Max and Chevy.

Based on Bill’s wishes Gladys and the family will gather on Saturday, May 12, 2012 in Merritt at the Royal Canadian Legion, 1940 Quilchena Avenue from 1 to 3 pm to welcome friends and share remembrances of his life. Alternately the family extends an invitation to attend a house party at 2261 Ainslie Place, (Aberdeen Area – Kamloops) 4 to 8 pm. The family is requesting that if any friends wish to recognize Bill - in lieu of ﬂowers - a donation be made to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 96 in Merritt. Bill was a loving husband - a big man with a big heart! We will miss him! Gladys Heyworth and family

Bert passed away peacefully, with the love of his family by his side at the Vancouver General Hospital on Tuesday, May 1, 2O12 at the age of 76 years. Bert was born and raised in Pinantan B.C. and started his logging career when he was 14. He was a valued employee for many logging contractors throughout his working career. ln 1958 he started his own family and moved to Kamloops in 1961. Bert enjoyed a very successful logging career and continued to enjoy working with wood in his retirement years. At many craft fairs he was lovingly known as the Reindeer Man.

Bert was predeceased by his parents Frank and Elene Lingren, his sisters Jessie Bunting and Rose Lingren, his brother Carl Lingren, his father and mother in-law Alf & Anne Braithwaite and his brother -in-law Don LeBlond. He will be remembered for his generosity, his quiet kindness to his family and friends, his steady good nature, patience and constant gentle manner. He was loved by all that knew him and will be greatly missed. The funeral service will be held at the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Dr., on Friday, May 11, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. The family wishes to extend a very special thanks to Dr. David Wood, whom Bud trusted and respected, and his numerous teams of doctors, nurses and staff at Vancouver General Hospital for their care and compassion. Also a special thanks to Dr. Thomasse of Kamloops. Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

Life Is Like A Butterfly Life is like a butterfly, Softly, softly . . . One never knows why . . . It touches your cheek, then says “goodbye.” Fragile and sweet, like blooming flowers Life’s loves and trials last only the hours That they touch your heart, then say “goodbye” Life is like a butterfly.

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MINING Day May 12th, 2012 11am - 4pm. Free Admission. Big Little Science Centre, 985 Holt Street, Kamloops. Fun for the whole family!

Career Opportunities

AIRLINES ARE Hiring- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiﬁed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783.

MOUNTAIN MECHANICAL SERVICES IN SPARWOOD B.C. CURRENTLY HAS AN OPENING FOR A CERTIFIED HEAVY-DUTY OR COMMERICAL TRANSPORT TECHNICIAN, ALSO HAVE A OPENING FOR A CERTIFIED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN WOULD ALSO ACCEPT A 3RD OR 4TH YEAR APPRENTICE IN EITHER TRADE PLEASE FAX OR EMAIL RESUMES TO ATT: BOB AT B N I C. M T N M E C H @ T E L U S. N E T FAX:1-250-425-0715 PH:250-4256535 FOR MORE INFORMATION

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Advertisements should be read on the first publication day. We are not responsible for errors appearing beyond the first insertion. It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event that errors occur in the publishing of any advertising shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only and there will be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement.

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VICTORIA DAY DEADLINE CHANGE

closed on Monday, May 21st 2012 for the Victoria Day Statutory Holiday. following

The deadline for Tuesday May 22nd paper will be Friday May 18th at 10am.

Coming Events

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We currently have 2 full time spots available immediately in our Brock daycare for children under 5 yrs. 16 years experience, big play area, lots of toys & activities. Reasonable rates & hours. Call 250-554-1974

to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication. Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition! Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca ~ Caution ~ While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in Kamloops This Week are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front.

Education/Trade Schools APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certiﬁcate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline May 30, 2012. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com

Career Opportunities

RIVER CITY NISSAN Detailer Required We are looking for a reliable and organized hardworking Auto Detailer to join our team. Email your resume to:

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A rewarding franchise business opportunity for PET LOVERS!

Extreme Professional Driver Training Ltd. 3139 Appaloosa Road, Kelowna, BC V1V 2G9 Or fax to 250-491-2704 www.extremeprodriver.com

Journeyman Technician Required We are looking for a Journeyman Automotive Technician with experience in all areas of automotive repair. We offer a great beneﬁts package. Wages depend on qualiﬁcations. Position is available immediately. Please email resume to btaylor@dearbornford.com

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Bosley’s Pet Food Plus is offering exciting business opportunities to entrepreneurs who wish to open a pet et specialty store and make a difference in their community. We offer: fer: • Over 30 years of expertise • Loyal customer base • Buying power with access to more than 200 vendors • Hands-on training and operations support • Established brand with marketing and advertising support • Opportunities in growing markets

Must be: able to teach Class 1-3 (additional asset: qualiﬁed Air Brake Assessment Ofﬁcer); team oriented; patient and work well with others. Wages will be determined by experience.

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Between Friends Daycare Spaces in all programs 2 1/2 to 5 yrs $600 per month full time and after schoolers $310 per month full time. Transportation avail, to & from schools. Call 250-828-0038 Betweenfriendsdaycare.ca

Front Ofﬁce Clerk Req.:(F/T) for motel in Merritt, BC. Duties; Maintain inventory of vacancies. Reservations and room assignments. Record sheets. Register guests and assign rooms. Respond to enquiries. Check Cleanliness of Rooms. Charge and receive payments. $12.50/hr. Day, Evn., Wknd., 40hrs./wk. Contact Hero Parikh email: knigthsinnmerritt@shaw.ca or Fax:(1)250-378-9277

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• OILFIELD CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISORS • OILFIELD CONSTRUCTION LEAD HANDS • STAINLESS AND CARBON WELDERS • B PRESSURE WELDERS • PIPEFITTERS • EXPERIENCED PIPELINE EQUIPMENT OPERATORS • EXPERIENCED OILFIELD LABOURERS • INDUSTRIAL PAINTERS • 7 - 30TONNE PICKER TRUCK OPERATOR WITH CLASS 1 H2S Alive (Enform), St John (Red Cross) Standard First Aid and In House D&A test, are required. Please submit resume to hr@alstaroc.com or fax to 780-865-5829.

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Courses. Next C.O.R.E. June 9th & 10th Saturday & Sunday. P.A.L. Saturday May 12th. Challenges, Testing ongoing daily. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

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Help Wanted

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.

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Career Opportunities

Employment Opportunities Now hiring team members with a passion for customer service and community involvement.

BAKER

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ALSTAR OILFIELD CONTRACTORS LTD. is looking to ﬁll the following positions:

WELDERS

Structural (By Hand) & B Pressure (Rig) For Hinton, Fox Creek and Field vacancies H2S Alive, Standard St Johns (Red Cross) First Aid and Driver’s License (Clean Abstract) are required. Must pass an In-House D & A Test.

Must be able to work early mornings & weekends. Experience in a bakery department setting would be an asset, but will train the successful candidate. Only serious applicants need apply.

BENEFITS

• A great team environment • A fun, Áexible workplace • Training opportunities • Career advancement Please reply in person, with resume to the Cooper’s Food Store Bakery Department, Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, BC Attention Laurie or Larry

Please submit resume to hr@alstaroc.com or fax to 780-865-5829.

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Housing Outreach Worker (Permanent Full-Time) The ASK Wellness Centre (ASK) is a community-based organization in Kamloops that is dedicated to providing resources and support to the Kamloops Community. Through our many initiatives we help build collective capacity to make positive changes in the Kamloops and surrounding communities. This position will assist the Housing Team provide services to clients with multiple barriers in seeking affordable, safe, and supported community housing. Identify and develop a customized support system for each client including liaise/referral to other community resources. Mediation between client and landlord when necessary and provide street services when required and appropriate. Provide crisis support and assessment when required. Will be required to provide verbal and written reports, case notes and letters. Qualiﬁcations: BSW, Human Service Degree or equivalent and experience with mental health/addictions and homelessness issues; knowledge of community resources, Mental Health First Aid and Level 1 First Aid an asset, criminal record check required, access to vehicle in good working condition and possess valid driver’s license with relevant insurance in order to transport clients. Salary commensurate with experience. Full beneﬁts offered after a successful probationary period. Please apply by sending your resume to cheryl@askwellness.ca no later than Monday, May 14, 2012 4:30pm.

Drive for Excellence - Join Our Team! Join us at our full service tractor and trailer shop in Kamloops in the role of Tire Technician. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Remove, replace, repair and store tires • Utilize portable and powered equipment such as hydraulic jacks, forklift, assorted manual and mechanical hand tools • Other duties as required by the shop supervisor or foreman • Potential for advancement into apprenticeship positions in the Tractor and Trailer Shop We Offer: • Full-time, permanent; Monday-Friday, 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm; opportunities for overtime when required • Group beneÀts including health, dental and vision care • Matching RRSP program, scholarship for children of employees and bonus opportunities Pre-access medical, drug screen and criminal record search will be performed by the company if you are being considered. Interested applicants apply online at www.westcanbulk.ca under the JOIN OUR TEAM link. Contact 1.888.WBT.HIRE for further details.

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Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

Apartment manager for 78 unit complex in Lower Sahali, duties include working with a diverse range of tenants, building maintenance, cleaning, rent recording. Looking for high ethical standards and great people skills. Prefer couple but not totally necessary. Reply to box # 1434 at Kamloops This Week 1365 B Dalhousie Dr. Kamloops BC V2C5P6

Super 8 Hotel Housekeeper needed refs avail weekends apply in person 250-374-8688

Medical/Dental RNS - Bayshore Home Health is recruiting casual on-call nurses. Assessment, supervision, foot care, IV drug therapy or training experience preferred. Weekday afternoon availability ideal. Competitive salary and beneﬁts. Resumes and references to shgeekie@bayshore.ca.

Teachers Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries. Call 250-374-0462 for more information. SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES Panorama Mountain Village is looking to ﬁll a variety of summer positions. To see full job descriptions and apply go to www.panoramaresort.com/ employment WANT TO see scenic BC? Needed Immediately. Experienced Feller Buncher Operator with Chipper Head/Mower to work around Hydro Transmission lines. Must be willing to travel throughout BC (based out of Vanderhoof). $28-$34 per hour + beneﬁts. For more info. e-mail: sbcjobs@hotmail.ca. Send Resume to: SBCJOBS Box 1136 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 or fax: 250-567-2550.

GPRC, FAIRVIEW Campus requires a Plumbing Instructor AND Steamﬁtter/Pipeﬁtter Instructor to teach labs and classroom settings for their program. Visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.

Trades, Technical EXPERIENCED LAMINATE countertop installer required for shop based out of Vernon, serving the Okanagan Region. Willing to train the right person with related experience. Will require your own tools and transportation. Please fax resume to Ian 1- 250-260-3235

NURSES, Care Aides, Home Cleaners - Bayshore Home Health is hiring casual, on-call RNs, LPNs, certiﬁed care aides and experienced home cleaners. If you are: empathetic; personable; possess an outstanding work ethic; a “can do” attitude; a passion for superior client service, and a reliable vehicle, forward your resume to shgeekie@bayshore.ca.

WELDERS WANTED. Journeymen 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta (20 km west of Lloydminster) is looking for 15 individuals who want long-term employment and a secure paycheque. Journey wages $33- $37.50/ hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, profit sharing bonus. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine for an appointment or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca or production@autotanks.ca 780-846-2231 (Office), 780846-2241 (Fax).

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Certiﬁed Dental Assistant & Receptionist Required Immediately The New Life Mission Dental Clinic urgently requires a caring and experienced individual to join our busy team for a part-time, temporary position to cover for an extended leave. Proﬁciency with Dialog and a positive attitude is a must. The receptionist is needed for three days per week and includes all aspects of administration for the clinic. The CDA is needed one day per week and for holiday relief. Ideally, this role would suit a CDA with experience in reception.

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Garden & Lawn

Farm Equipment

GARDENS Rototilled, Lawn preps, Sod removal. Seniors Discount. Bernie 376-4163 Rototilling gardens with John Deere Garden Tractor $40 250-554-8728

1948 John Deer D Painted and restored all documented $6000 (250) 372-8754

Firewood/Fuel ALL SEASON FIREWOOD. For delivery birch, ﬁr & pine. Stock up now. Campﬁre wood. (250)377-3457.

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Pets & Livestock

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Merchandise for Sale

Appliances

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Auctions

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Misc Services THOMPSON VALLEY DISPOSAL LTD. 12 Yard Mini Bins & 20,30, 40 Yard BIG Bins

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

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

HENNY Penny Commercial warming oven Model HMT-3 120/208 volt 12amp 3lrg/3smll bskts $2500obo 250-577-3397

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NORTH SHORE Moving Sale Everything must go!! 665 Comox Ave. Starts on Sat May 5th 8-2 runs until May 13th. Furniture, tools, yarn, dishes, and shelving/ storage

Livestock

Home Improvements

Call 250-371-4949

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$200 & Under Banburi China 12 place setting w/cream and sugar $150 (250) 554-4796

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BC LIVESTOCK is holding a ranch equipment auction Saturday May 12th 11A.M. @ The Johnson’s on Duck Range Rd. Pritchard. Equipment is showroom quality. Tractors, haying equipment, tools, tack, lots of good antiques. View Website at www.bclivestock.bc.ca F.M.I Call 250-573-3939

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Locally owned & operated

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Brand NEW 3 piece Sofa Set. Includes sofa, chaise & storage ottoman. Worth $1,299. Must Sell $899. Delivery included. 250-434-2337 or 250-314-7022

QUEEN SIZE MATTRESS & BOXSPRING

New, still in plastic. Worth $899. Must Sell $299. Can Deliver. 250-434-2337 or 250-314-7022

5 PIECE DINING ROOM SET Brand new. Still in boxes. Worth $600. Must Sell $249. Can Deliver. 250-434-2337 or 250-314-7022

BRAND NEW 4 PC BEDROOM SET

Queen Size Sleigh Style Bed Set Bed, Dresser, Mirror and a nightstand. Still in boxes. Worth $1799. Must sell. $699! 250-434-2337 or 250-314-7022

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$100 & Under Drinking glass set gold trimmed large and small $100obo (250) 554-4796 Horse western saddle blanket multi color new in the bag $40 (250) 376-4194

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL

Furniture

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STEEL BUILDING - Blowout sale! 20x26 $5,199. 25x28 $5,799. 30x42 $8,390. 32x56 $11,700. 40x50 $14,480. 47x76 $20,325. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422.

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold & Silver Coins. Call Chad 250-863-3082

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Rentals

Transportation

Adult

Acreage for Sale

Bed & Breakfast

Antiques / Classics

Cars - Domestic

Recreational/Sale

Escorts

Residential View Lot on 6+ acres near Westsyde Park. $199,000 250-376-4344 or 778-220-3982

Shared Accommodation

BC Best Buy Classiﬁed’s

1946 Red Chevrolet Flat deck truck show condition/winner $23000 (250) 320-3515

1984 Mercury, Marquis, Great Shape, 10,000 miles on motor $3000obo Call: 250-679-8272 1985 Mercury Grand MQS exc cond. power everything $1500 obo (250) 554-7985

2005 25.5ft Coachman Luxury trailer, Northern Spirit Mint Cond, used 2x, slps 6, qu bed, hideaway, many extras $24k new asking $12.5k (250) 5733346

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MAGNA Bay cabin for sale close to public beach. Large treed lot on a .46 acre,100 by 200 lot. Property comes with two older trailers one hooked up to septic. Comes with Buoy, two bbq,8 by 8 Costco shed and much more. Asking $224,900 o.b.o. 250-372-1305

Houses For Sale

Commercial/ Industrial For Lease or sale. Ofﬁce/retail/medical space up to 5000 sq. ft.; Sahali area, excellent designated parking call Wilf @250-319-4062

Cottages / Cabins Lakeview small 1 bdrm cabin furnished indoor plumbing near Clinton $225/mth 250459-2387 after 5 pm

Duplex / 4 Plex 2bdrm Valleyview Dr. New day light grnd ﬂr w/ac lots of prk. Absolutely n/s, n/p Avail June 1st $975 + util 828-2889 N/S lg 3bdrm main ﬂoor lg fenced yard shared laundry & utils N/S $1035 250-554-0117

Homes for Rent Call 778-220-6840

Townhouses TOWNHOUSE outstanding view, 3 bdrms, 3.5 baths, 2533 sq ft double garage, MLS 108480. $410,000. Call Darlene Morris @ Royal LePage Westwin 250-318-8909

Gulf Islands CORTES ISLAND BC. Tranquility is yours for $309,500. 3 bedroom on 1.3 acres at Smelt Bay. Attached workshop. Sun deck. Fenced garden. Ocean peek. 604-789-2492.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1 bachelor suite grnd lvl, by TRU shr w/d, n/s, n/p ref, $700 util incl (250) 374-9164 1bdrm Apartment South Kamloops new paint and ﬂooring balcony, storage, secure parking $750 + hydro leave message @ (250) 851-5805 1-BDRM, GORDON Horn Gardens, secure bldg. close to TRU. N/S, N/P. $750. + util., lease term neg. 604-870-5664. anneshuk@yahoo.ca 2 bdrm Apartment N/Shore Close to shop &bus New W/D N/P $800/mo+ util 554-8202 2bdrm apt Convenient Quiet people. N/P prefered cl TRU 250-376-9454 2BDRM, Sahali, close to 7Eleven,a/c, f/s, sundeck, avail now. $1020/mo 250-851-5050 BROCK 1900 Tranquille 2 bdrm $750mo + util & DD Avail ASAP, N/P 250-819-3404 LARGE 1 br main ﬂoor. Logan Lake. $600/mon. NS,Avail. immed. 250-395-2906. LRG s w 2bdrm 1bath 2 car .p seniors only. $600 Avail. now 250-395-2906, 250-395-6533

The Sands Lower Sahali Close to TRU and shopping. Clean Secure building with resident manager. Bachelor and 1 Bdrm and 2bdrm some with views. No smoking (250)828-1711

2bdrm main ﬂoor Westyde clean and bright n/s, n/p $900+util 250-319-7276 2bdrm older home South Shore, Near TRU & bus. N/P $950+ utilities 250-372-9252 3bdrm 1300sq ft Country Setting 2 1/2bth 2 out buildings $1800+util (250) 320-0976 3bdrm Hefﬂey Creek n/s/p util incl 5appl lrg yrd and parking $1600 (250) 320-2346 North Shore 3bdrm 3bth eat in kit, dining rm, w/d, gar. lrg. deck fncd yrd new reno n/s, n/p,clsbus/sch$1600 372-5765

Recreation Shuswap Lake! 5 Star Caravans West Resort in Scotch Creek B.C. Lakeside lot, end unit. Plenty of extra space. Steps to beautiful sandy beach with a wharf for your boat. Newer 2006 1bedroom, 1bath, park model trailer, plus a tastefully decorated guest cabin. Resort has 2 pools, 2 hot tubs, Adult & Family Clubhouse, Park, Playground. $1500/week 250-371-1333

Shared Accommodation

North Shore room $425 per mon avail immd. n/p (250) 374-5586 or 371-0206

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Suites, Lower 1Bdrm downtown N/P N/S includes all utils & digital cable $720/mth May 1 250-374-6122 1BDRM Full basemnt fully/furn 1-tenant np/ns lndry &utils incld $640/mo 250-579-7649 1bdrm gr level N Shore new $700 util incl Avail now 250376-0724/ 250-819-4063 1Bdrm in Brock D/W microwave Lndry, A/C ht/hyd F/S , pool, garden space, priv lvl entry N/P N/S cls to bus $700/mo 376-2552 2bdrm 1bth Upper Sahali prt ent. n/s, n/p w/d f/s util inc on bus rte $1100 250-851-4472 2bdrm Brock new reno w/d, g/f, n/s, n/p util incl cls to sch and bus $1100 376-5017 2bdrm Brock n/s, n/p, cab int heat incl. full bth prk $1000 ref (250) 376-0964 Avail May 1st 2BDRM large N/S N/P Close to schools Working person pref’d $1000 incl util 819-3368 2bdrm N Shore daylight, cls sch/bus, n/p, n/s util incl. ref $850 250-819-6158/778-4700057 available immediately Brock brand new 2bdrm 1 bth lrg kit and living area ns, np, $1200 util incl Avail now (250) 682-5338 Ground level sep ent 1Bdrm new reno N Kam cls to sch & bus n/s,n/p $650 372-5765 Large 1bdrm suite in Pineview $1000incl insuite W/D,N/S N/P satellite & util. 250-314-4426. Large U Sahali 2bdrm, liv rm, full bth, and kit, n/s/p ref req $1100 util incl 851-9746 /9-5p LEVEL entry daylight part/furn close to NorKam & bus, exc 1bdrm, np/ns/np util inc $750 avail Immed. 250-376-5676 New 1bdrm + living rm suite util incl N/P N/S $750 +dep and ref. avail imm. 376-1807 New 2Bdrm,Lrg windows, Sat, internet, laundry & own patio $1050/mo util incl 377-5627 Pineview New 2bdrm np/ns, close2bus $1100/mo Util Incl no/lndry 377-3465 avail now Upper Sahali new lrg 1bdrm 5 appl $800 util incl. pre single senior n/s, n/p 778-389-5924 nollortwo@gmail.com

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2009 Bighorn 5th wheel 38’ 4 slides 12cu ft fridge, f/p, TV, King bed, w/d exc cond $35000 (250) 828-0869 93 Dutchmen 26.5ft 5th wheel, exc cond new tires & bat low kms $6000 250-554-1457 BIGFOOT SIGHTINGS! New 2012 Bigfoot Campers have arrived only at Mike Rosman RV! 1-800-667-0024 www.rosmanrv.com

Scrap Car Removal I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679 Scrap Batteries Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

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1969 966c Cat Loader, 4 yard bucket, runs great, $25,000 obo, (250) 679-8272

1979 Airstream Sovereign 31ft trailer gd cond $9300 (250) 320-3515 1991 Okanagan 25’ 5th wheel, 1 slide out, mint condition $6900. obo 250-577-3222 2000 Frontier Plainsman 5th wheel W247, sleeps 6 lge fridge a/c, ducted heat n/s, n/p $10,000. 250-376-7803 2002 Chev Dutchman 22’ Class C MH, Sl 6, awning, rbth, gen, ac, 54,000km exc cond $26,900obo 320-8676 2004 28’Terry slp 8, solar, ac, no slide out, land jacks, front bdrm $12,000 (250) 851-0209

17’ Lund 2002, Pro Sport, 90hp Merc 9.9hp Merc MinKota el. motor, fish finder, full canvas covers, Trailer Exc cond $18,500 778-220-3982 1981 Aqua Star 140 evanrude many extras 2 spr props depth finder Low hrs stored under cover for 11yr $4500 372-8754 1999 18’ Campion Allante 535. 4.3L Volvo Penta. X-tra’s Low hours $13,000obo 376-4447

Commercial/ Industrial Property

Commercial/ Industrial

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST OFFICE SPACE The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce is seeking expressions of interest from Landlords & Property Owners to offer possible locations and ofﬁce accommodation for use by the Chamber for its business operations, to either Lease or Purchase. For an information package and submission form, please contact: Mona Murray Dip.ULE, RI(BC), CPM MCM Real Estate Ltd. mona@mcmrealestate.ca Phone: 250-372-2277 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION 5 pm – Thursday, May 31, 2012

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Misc. for Sale

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Male seeking roommate Westsyde Furn. Close to bus $550/mo util incl. 579-8193

08 BMW R1200 GS Adventurer 17100km great shape loaded, $19900 250-819-0994 1986 Red Honda Elite 80 motor cycle exc cond. 3 helmets incl $700obo (250)377-4661

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Canada’s economic recovery,” said Pierre Gratton, president and CEO of the Mining Association of Canada. “We are generating significant results, we are creating valuable new jobs and we are optimistic about the opportunities in the future. Working responsibly and co-operatively, we believe mining will be a good news story for Canada for years to come.” Canada remains home to the most Top 100 mining companies in the world, with 19, followed by China (17), Australia (11), the U.S. (11) and South Africa (9), according to Natural Resources Canada.

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Krueger sees Kamloops as B.C.’s mining capital Talks are taking place that could see the provincial government’s mining headquarters move from Victoria to Kamloops, according to a local MLA. Kevin Krueger, Liberal MLA for Kamloops-South Thompson, said he has raised the idea with Rich Coleman, B.C.’s Minister of

out here.” Krueger said he broached the idea with Coleman recently while the two MLAs were together on a flight. “He was interested,” Krueger said. “He got the phone numbers from me.” According to Krueger,

Energy and Mines — and the reception was warm. “I’m always toiling for opportunities for Kamloops,” Krueger said. “I have no announcement to make, but why wouldn’t government move the mining division up to Kamloops? “The work is going on

moving the provincial mining headquarters to Kamloops would benefit not only the mining industry, but the community as a whole. “I’d love to see it happen,” he said. “It would have a lot of activity. There would at first be dozens of jobs, if not more.”

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Ajax on a mission to get facts out to the public The Ajax mine is intent on getting the facts out to the public. Jim Whittaker, project manager for the proposed copper and gold mine south of Aberdeen, said proponent KGHM Ajax is thinking about rolling out a television and radio ad campaign for the project as it moves closer to the end of its permitting process. “Everything we do now will be to engage the public and get more information out there,” Whittaker said. “When I look at this project from a technical point of view, I see a boring, benign project,” he said “But, we are sitting on the boundary of a major city.”

John Noakes (left) asks company CEO Jim Excell about the proposed Ajax Mine during an open house at the Kamloops Convention Centre in January, held to give residents an opportunity to review information and ask questions.

Over the course of his presentation to the Canadian Home Builders AssociationCentral Interior last month, Whittaker gave a rundown of the proposed mine and offered his views on some of the community concerns. Chief among those for the homebuilders are vibrations residents nearest the

project might feel during blasting. Whittaker told the crowd test blasts conducted last year showed shockwaves from the mine would be “under human tolerance” by the time they hit Kamloops’ city limits. However, “air blasts,” the noise from the construction, likely will be

heard by those living closest to the operation. “If you’re standing in your backyard really still and it’s 1 p.m. and it’s blast time, you’ll hear it,” Whittaker said. “But, it won’t be something that’s a nuisance for people.” Questioned on the effect Ajax would have on Kamloops

Lake — the water source for the project — Whittaker said the mine will use about 1,200 cubic metres of water (one cubic metre is equivalent to 1,000 litres) per hour, but will only use 0.2 per cent of the water flowing in the Thompson River system. Whittaker said he expects property values in the Aberdeen

area “are going to be under stress to go up more than down,” but noted economic effects of Ajax will be studied further by consultants as part of the permitting process. Whittaker said other studies underway or already conducted include a model of dust-fall patterns as the mine grows, measurements of current noise levels in the Aberdeen area and an inventory of “everything walking, flying or crawling” near the site for wildlife management. Those studies will be available for public review in late 2012 at an open house held in conjunction with the provincial Environmental Assessment Office when Ajax finishes answering hundreds of questions from a pub-

lic-input process that wound up last month. At that time, a scale model of the project might also be available for viewing, though Whittaker said that idea is still up for discussion. In addition, a company-hosted community workshop was held on April 18 at the Thompson Rivers University Conference Centre — and Whittaker said more will be scheduled in the coming months. If approved, Ajax is expected to produce 109 million pounds of copper and 99,000 ounces of gold per year during its 23-year life. The company estimates it will create 580 direct jobs during its two-year construction and 380 once it’s in operation.

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Freedom and responsibility: What it means to work at New Afton At the New Afton project in Kamloops, employees are vital in the company’s commitment to sustainable local development. Hiring locally is a big part of that promise. At the New Afton mine, more than 74 per cent of the workforce has been hired locally. What’s more, 25 per cent of employees are aboriginal, including many members of the Secwepemc Nation (comprising the Tk’emlups and Skeetchestn bands), with whom New Gold signed a participation agreement in 2008. Ask any employee at the new underground mine — developed at a cost of $700 million and scheduled to begin production later this year — and you’ll likely hear about the benefits and opportunities New Gold provides. It’s about more than a steady paycheque. New Afton’s management team is committed to creating a workplace where people want to

be: One that’s safe, productive and fun. It’s an environment where employees feel they have a voice and understand that, no matter which role they play, it is crucial to the company’s success. “At New Afton, we define what we’re striving toward as a ‘freedom and responsibility’ culture,” says Ann Wallin, New Afton’s human-resource manager. “The freedom part comes from making decisions around values instead of rules and trusting people to do the right thing for the right reason. “What we expect in return is that people will help each other be successful and take responsibility for their own actions.” All New Afton employees are salaried, which the company believes is an advantage for it and its employees. If an employee needs to take time off for a doctor’s appointment, or take a sick day, they are paid for the time.

‘We encourage employees to talk to each other and solve problems together.’ — Ann Wallin New Afton’s human resources manager.

If they get their work done, they are paid to leave even if it’s before the end of the day. On the flip side, if it’s quitting time, but the job still needs to be finished, employees stay and ensure the job or task is complete. Everyone also has a say in influencing the work environment, with supervisors encouraged to involve their employees

in making decisions that affect the team. When you talk to employees at the New Afton Mine, you can’t escape the sense that, if you’re not a team player, it’s probably not the place you want to work. “We don’t accept negative talk, blaming or gossip in our workplace In fact, we encourage employees to talk to each other

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As B.C.’s core Southern Interior transportation and service hub, Kamloops has a proud history of supporting mining projects. So do the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of B.C., a self-governing association of 10,000 technology professionals. “Nearly 200 of our members live and work here, adding their professional skills and energy to the mining sector and the community,” says ASTTBC executive director John Leech, AScT. “Members like Toni-Lynn Card have a proud record of professional competency and community service over several decades in south central BC.”

Opportunities and careers: Certified ASTTBC technologists, technicians and technical specialists contribute to mining operations and to keeping society’s key systems humming. We support the planning, building and maintenance of roads and bridges, subdivisions and water systems. The hydro and phones in your home and business, the water in your taps, your TV programs and traffic lights — these and many more services rely on the skills of applied science technologists and technicians.

Growing the Kamloops economy and community: B.C.’s mineral sales rose to $8.6 billion last year, a 20 per cent increase from 2010. The government foresees eight additional mines opening and nine more expanding by 2015. These projects would add 1,800 more jobs to the present 30,000 — and $1.6 billion more economic activity per year. A big chunk of that growing pie stays right here. Already the key supply centre for Teck Highland Valley, with 1,200-plus staff and 400 more at New Gold Afton, Kamloops also services Copper Mountain at Princeton and the Gibraltar mine near Williams Lake, where the Prosperity Mine is in the environmental-assessment process. Barkerville Gold Mines’ Bonanza Ledge property starts construction this year and the new Yellowhead project will employ another 400 workers. The $800-million proposed Ajax copper and gold mine is also seeking approval. The PricewaterhouseCooper Mining Report of 2010 noted “a level of mining activity not seen in over a decade, signalling an industry poised for growth.” We can’t wait to see its 2012 update — and the prosperity and careers mining brings to this bustling region!

Career with great work-life balance As a youngster in the East Kootenays, Toni-Lynn Card enjoyed school chemistry classes and getting her hands dirty outdoors. Inspired by meeting women working in applied sciences, she joined a high school environmental-awareness program. Toni-Lynn attended BCIT’s chemical sciences technology program to pursue a career offering indoor and outdoor opportunities. Upon graduation, she found the re-emerging mining industry both handson and rewarding. “My career started as a lab technician, analyst and quality-control coordinator for a geochemistry lab,” Toni-Lynn says. “In the research and technology division of a gravity-concentrator manufacturer, I supervised daily operations and testing of ore samples, and assisted with research to improve the company’s technology. “I joined the Teck Highland Valley Copper partnership mine in January 2011 and enjoy my career as a metallurgical technician. “My husband is a chemical technologist and we expect to present our three-year old daughter Ashlyn a sibling any day now,” Toni-Lynn says. “Relocating from the Lower Mainland and TONI-LYNN CARD: joining Teck brought our family excellent workFrom studying at BCIT to life balance.” pursuing her passion. Her career highlights to date include earning her AScT designation, and ASTTBC Governing Council membership. Toni-Lynn promotes applied science careers with her professional association’s women in technology committee, and as a science in schools volunteer.

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New Afton Mine: Doing What’s Right Doing what’s right: that’s how we deﬁne one of our core values – integrity – at New Gold. At the New Afton Mine, doing what’s right means ensuring every workplace is the safest it can be; to living and breathing our commitment to environmental stewardship; to caring for our local communities. We also make sure we hire the right people. And that we set them up to succeed in their work by providing the training and support they need to get the job done right. We are striving to create a great workplace at New Afton: a place that’s safe, productive and fun. We are working together toward a common goal and every employee knows the important role they play. It’s this understanding and commitment that makes our team strong and successful. We expect the New Afton Mine – an underground gold, copper and silver mine, developed at a cost of $700 million – to be in production later this year. To learn about careers at New Afton, visit our website today.

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Association for Mineral Exploration celebrates 100 years The Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME BC) launched its 100th anniversary celebrations during AME BC Exploration Days at the Britannia Mine Museum in April. “On the occasion of AME BC’s 100th anniversary, we salute the thousands of men and women who have contributed to the success of AME BC and the B.C. mineral exploration and development industry over the past century,” said Michael McPhie, chairman of AME BC and co-chairman of the Britannia Beach Historical Society. AME BC officially turned 100 on April 23. Originally formed as the Vancouver Mining

Club in the City of Vancouver’s council chambers, with Robert R. Hedley as president, the association was renamed Vancouver Chamber of Mines later that year, followed by becoming the British Columbia Chamber of Mines in 1921 and the British Columbia and Yukon Chamber of Mines in 1945. The association changed to its current name in December 2005. Looking back, the year 1912 was a fortuitous year for Vancouver — during which the first professional hockey game in Vancouver was played in Canada’s first artificial rink, the Vancouver Sun was founded and James Hewitt, a

Province sports reporter, became the first airplane passenger in British Columbia on an eight-minute flight. The value of mineral production reached a new record of $32 million in 1912 — compared to $8.6 billion in 2011. While AME BC has been based in Vancouver for 100 years, it has now grown to include more than 4,800 members from across Canada and 37 other countries. “Over the past century, our members have explored throughout British Columbia and the world and our hundredth anniversary gives us the opportunity to celebrate their great accomplishments,” said Gavin C. Dirom, presi-

dent and CEO of AME BC. “In B.C. alone, the mineral exploration and mining industry has contributed thousands of jobs and over $700 billion to the economy over the province’s history — and our mem-

bers have been active in most of the discoveries that had led to the development of these mines.” “Mineral exploration has been a cornerstone of B.C.’s economy for generations,” said Rich Coleman, the

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Ajax aims to carry on area’s rich mining history Joint venture now undergoing comprehensive environmental-assessment process

INING HAS A rich history in the Kamloops region. Mineral exploration began in the Thompson-Nicola region in the 1880s when copper, gold and iron mineralization was discovered at the Iron Mask deposit near Kamloops. Since then, mineral exploration, development and mining have been steady contributors to the growth and prosperity of the region. The Kamloops area is blessed with high-quality resources such as copper and gold, two commodities highly coveted by both industrial and investment sectors globally. KGHM Ajax

Mining Inc. (KGHM Ajax) is proud to carry on the tradition of mineral excellence with its proposed Ajax copper-gold project located near and partially within the city limits of Kamloops. KGHM Ajax is a joint venture between Vancouver-based Abacus Mining and Exploration Corporation and KGHM Polska Miedz S.A, a leading global copper and silver producer. Production at the Ajax mine is expected to begin in 2015, pending approvals that include a comprehensive environmental assessment currently underway. KGHM Ajax is working hard to mitigate any potential

adverse environmental impacts resulting from the extraction of copper and gold from the open pit. This includes some concerns in the community about health, dust, noise, traffic and light that are being considered as part of

the rigorous environmental review. KGHM Ajax anticipates the full report will be completed later this year, at which time both the company and the community will have a better understanding of project impacts.

If the project moves forward as planned, it is expected to produce 109-million pounds of copper and 99,000 ounces of gold annually over a 23-year mine life. The project is expected to bring significant economic ben-

efits to the Kamloops region. The two phases of the project — construction and production — will each offer their own economic boosts to the region. The mine will generate 580 jobs during the construction phase and 380 full-time jobs during operations. There will also be a number of economic spinoffs for a wide range of businesses, including the cluster of mining consultants, assay labs, mining suppliers and infrastructure in the Kamloops region, all of which will directly benefit during mine operations. Local communities, First Nations and government will benefit from the significant

tax revenues, royalties and benefits the project will generate. The project is poised for success, given the rising price and demand for its main metals of copper and gold, driven by the fast-developing nations of China and India as they rapidly build out their infrastructure. These raw resources that are exported find their way back to North American markets in the form of consumer goods and products, such as cellphones, computers, home appliances, electrical wiring and plumbing pipes. KGHM Ajax aims to be a responsible development that will help provide economic and social benefits for the Kamloops region for years to come.

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TRU a pioneer in heavy-duty education When you think of how the majority of mechanics, commercial truck drivers, electricians and plumbers become qualified for their jobs, most people are aware there is an apprentice program in place to certify capabilities. However, throughout North America, many companies hiring heavy-equipment operators are on their own for training their employees or will hire only experienced operators. That’s OK to some extent, but what if you’re an applicant who doesn’t have that homegrown experience? What if you’ve been working in another field in which the jobs have dried-up? Thompson Rivers University’s School of Trades and Technologies has teamed with two provincial trade associations and the construction/mining industry as a whole to create its heavy-equipment operator program. It trains beginners to become certified operators, eligible to be considered as new hires. And, it specifically focuses on providing training to work-

ers living in close proximity to the very mines and construction projects eagerly seeking experienced operators.

Meeting the challenge “We’ve put together a fairly unique program where the students put in long hours to learn theoretical instruction in the morning, then practical, in-theseat experience with lots of guidance and instruction each afternoon during a six-week program,” said Lindsay Langill, dean of the school. For excavator-operator training, TRU leases three Hitachi excavators — a ZX135, a 160 and a 200 — to complement a full range of training equipment, from graders and dozers to loaders and articulated trucks, all in which students get serious “seat time.” Training is held at a nearby mine site, 10 kilometres from the university. It is an ideal environment in which novices can dig all they want as they work to gain both skill and experience. “If the program is not a rigorous, quality program that meets

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all the needs and requirements of industry, then we are not interested in putting the program on,” said Langill.

Behind-the-scenes support Helping to support the Thompson Rivers University program are two British Columbia trade organizations. “Our association works as

a liaison between industry and government to ensure the 26 apprentice programs we administrate offer standardized instruction and testing, and, perhaps most importantly, are relevant to the needs of the industry,” said Russell Robertson, chief executive officer of the Transportation Career Development Association of British Columbia, “In B.C., the need for additional qualified people capable of working as skilled technicians and operators in the mining industry presents one of the fastest growing opportunities for employment,” he said. “Yet previously, heavy-equipment-operator training didn’t have its own program. Now it does, thanks to the seed money provided by the provincial and Canadian governments — plus industry involvement.” “The British Columbia Aboriginal Mine Training Association is a major promoter and recruiting mechanism for this training program,” said regional manager Leonard Jackson. “We are one of 32 aboriginal skills employment programs in

Canada and we’re dedicated to helping more native people get better employment in what has become an $8-billion industry here in British Columbia alone. “We focus on helping aboriginals pursue the 120 different job types available in the mineralexploration and development industry.” In the past, operator-training programs were few and far between. But, thanks to more and more programs being developed by Thompson Rivers and other schools throughout the U.S. and Canada, quality opportunities for those seeking training to upgrade their skill qualification is on the rise. And, that should be an encouragement to contractors seeking quality and qualified operators. Thompson Rivers University School of Trades and Technologies’ Hitachi excavators are supported by Wajax Equipment of Kamloops. — This article originally appeared in Wajax/Hitachi’s Breakout magazine.

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Ajax Copper-Gold Project Building on a History of Mining

The Ajax Copper-Gold Project is poised to bring significant benefits to Kamloops. If the project is approved, it will generate more than 1,000 construction and operations jobs, plus significant tax revenue, royalties and benefits for governments, local communities and First Nations. KGHM Ajax is committed to Kamloops. We believe sports, health, education and the arts are vital parts of any thriving community and we support organizations that make a positive impact where we all work and live. JOBS

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Chrystal Simon (Skeetchestn Band) Environmental Assistant

More than 500 men and women have enrolled in skills training programs delivered through the BC Aboriginal Mine Training Association (BC AMTA). Eighty-one are now employed at New Gold’s New Afton mine as part of a 106-person-strong Aboriginal employee base that accounts for more than 25 percent of the total workforce. We could explain how this has been possible but we’d like New Gold employees to tell you. So let’s hear from the men and women developing skills on the job, earning a good living and supporting their families because they saw an opportunity in mining. Because many had the support of BC AMTA. And because of New Gold’s way of doing business: building relationships and capacity in local communities. Responsible mining means many things. For BC AMTA and New Gold’s New Afton Mine, it’s about putting people first.

Sandy Gage (Skeetchestn Band) Lead Hand, Surface Crew “I’ve been employed at New Gold since 2009. I started as a temporary Surface Labourer trainee and now, as the Surface Labourer Lead Hand, I help supervise the crew. I’ve done a lot of training and learning in two years, including participating in a four-part supervisor leadership development program last year. It’s exciting to work with everybody during the development of the project and I am looking forward to seeing the other phases of the mine. Anyone looking for potentially good paying, long-term employment, get your ducks in a row and make yourself eligible for consideration here at the New Afton Project.”

Mary Brearley (Tk’emlups Band) Processing Operations Technician (Trainee) “My journey to employment at New Afton began at BC AMTA. It started with aptitude testing and, over the next eight months, I took a variety of courses to further my chances of obtaining employment. I started working on the Surface Crew in April 2011 and my time spent here gave me a chance to see many other trades at work. When an opportunity in the mill came up, I took it and am now training to be a Processing Operations Technician. I take pleasure in working at New Gold because I feel like a productive part of a larger team working towards a common goal.”

Kurt Leonard (Tk’emlups Band) Underground Miner – Grade Operator “Working at New Gold, I’ve learned a lot about equipment, teamwork, and skills development. And, because safety is number one at New Gold, I’ve also learned that I can take safety home with me at the end of the day. The better you make yourself, the better you can make the work environment around you.”

James Manuel (Tk’emlups Band) Underground Miner “I really enjoy being an underground miner: from the camaraderie with the crew to learning new things on the job. I know I have potential to develop as a miner, and because the benefits package is great, I know my family is well looked after. What I’ve learned here at New Gold is to work hard and be patient. If you do, things may work out for you. Use BC AMTA and keep pursuing the dream of working here.”

Jo-Anne Mosterd (Tk’emlups Band) Health and Safety Administrative Assistant “In the summer of 2007, while completing my Natural Resource Science degree, an opportunity arose to work for the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources. It was there I fully realized how much society depends on the mining industry. Day-to-day uses including cell phones, transportation, tools, utensils, copper pipes and wires that provide water and electricity in our homes… the list goes on and on. As societal demands increase, New Gold holds fast to its commitment to achieve excellence in the management of health, safety, environment and sustainability. There’s a healthy balance here between moving forward yet protecting what matters… our people and our land.”

“One thing I’ve learned about working for New Gold is that safety is number one. I work in the Environmental Department where I do field work, data collection, land management, environmental monitoring, and any day-to-day tasks required. I also recently joined the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee, which reviews surface and underground health and safety issues on a monthly basis. With a good work ethic and a positive attitude, there are opportunities here at the mine.”

Dan Gottfriedson (Tk’emlups Band) Mill Processing Operator Technician “I am a process operator with the Mill Operations department. I am one of two main operators for the water / wastewater and was involved in the commissioning of the water and sewage treatment plants. As a member of the crew, I am also involved in the start-up and commissioning of the crush and convey system too, as well as mill start up. I find working with New Gold, I am constantly learning new things. The work is interesting and challenging.”

Katy Gottfriedson (Tk’emlups Band) Temporary Shuttle & Mail Services (Trainee) “What I’ve learned, working at New Afton is that as large as the New Gold organization is, everyone works as a team. This company has various departments in various locations even in other parts of the world. But if needed, you can always reach out to someone and ask for help and there will be at least one person more than happy to do so. I contacted BCAMTA to help me try to gain employment here. After just under a year of this process, I now have a four-month contract. I hope it will branch into something permanent afterwards.”

Canada’s mining industry is the largest private sector employer of Aboriginal men and women. As the industry faces critical labour shortages, investment in education and training in the growing Aboriginal population will help ensure a supply of skilled labour for the future. This investment will also facilitate an increase in Aboriginal contributions to the Canadian economy. New Gold and BC AMTA have worked together since 2009, sharing a commitment to building relationships and partnerships. With a focus on preparation and skills upgrading, BC AMTA is a leader in creating employable, job-ready Aboriginal candidates for the mining sector and has become an essential force in the hiring processes for New Gold’s New Afton mine.

There’s more to New Gold than gold. Learn more. www.newgold.com Stake your career in mining. www.bcamta.ca

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Mining Day at science centre While May 6 to May 12 has been proclaimed Mining Week in B.C. (along with an official declaration in Kamloops from Mayor Peter Milobar), the last date in this special week is Mining Day in Kamloops. Sponsored by the Kamloops Exploration Group (KEG) and the south central branch of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum, Mining Day will be held on Saturday, May 12, at the Big Little Science Centre on the North Shore.

The centre is located in the former George Hilliard elementary building at 985 Holt St. Mining Day will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free for all to attend. Included at the event is New Gold’s heavy-equipment simulator, which will be available for all visitors to use. In addition, Mining Day at the science centre will feature a close-up look at heavy equipment used in the industry, hands-on activities, giveaways and a

chance for the public to bring in rocks to be identified by experts. There will also be a plethora of displays to view, including those from Highland Valley Copper, Moly-Cop, Thompson Valley Rock Club, ThompsonNicola Paleontological Society, Atlas Drilling, Jim Hebden and his rocks, Lafarge, Kamloops Museum and Archives , KEG, ASTTBC, Pacific Bentonite, G&T Metallurgical and CSC Electric.

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Drilling & Blasting Company Plays Important Role In Mining Industry British Columbia’s Rock Construction & Mining Inc. (RCMI) boasts more than 50 years of combined executive experience in rock excavation. It specializes in drilling & blasting applications such as road and highway construction, quarry and mine production, infrastructure foundations and hydro-electric development across Canada. President Peter Walker formed

the company in 2002 after many years in the excavation industry, and brought along several other experienced people. The company was founded with the philosophy of providing safe, efﬁcient and guaranteed service, always knowing project parameters before a bid and always meeting client expectations.

RCMI has ongoing projects in the Mining Industry that require new pit development, pit ﬂoor leveling, wall control and specialized drilling. The specialized drilling in pit is to facilitate sump development to allow active de-watering programs. Rock Construction & Mining Inc. has also been involved in the pit development needs for quarry operations across Canada. We utilize both production bench drills and pioneering

machines needed for rough terrain, to meet the speciﬁc needs of the client. Our personnel are trained in the use of both bulk and packaged explosive products and all initiation systems to meet client production and cost requirements. RCMI has the professional experience to meet all safety and production parameters needed in today’s competitive markets.

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Finning wants you to join its expanding team Looking for a big-league opportunity? If so, you might want to check out local Caterpillar dealer Finning. The company is looking to recruit heavy-duty mechanics. For more information and to apply online, visit the company’s website at finning.ca or drop your resume off at the local Finning Kamloops branch. Founded in 1933 in Vancouver, Finning has a long history in Kamloops, with the first store opening in 1965 with just a handful of employees. Today, about 150 employees work at the Kamloops operation. Finning sells and rents the mostadvanced equipment and engines in the world to its customers — from snowclearing skid steers all the way up to the 400-ton haulers. “In addition to Cat equipment, it’s our ability to provide product support and customer solutions that sets us apart,” said Kamloops branch manager Dan Lockwood. “Our service technicians are the most knowledgeable, dedicated and wellequipped mechanics around.” This service-focused business plan has

seen Finning rise to become the world’s largest Cat dealer, with 12,000 employees working throughout Western Canada, Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Uruguay, the United Kingdom and Ireland. In its Canadian territory, you’ll find a Finning sign in more than 60 locations. Lockwood said the company has plenty to offer new recruits. “When you work for us, you’ve got the technical support behind you to succeed and a wide variety of opportunities ahead of you. “We also place a high value on safety, employee engagement, continuous learning and career mobility.” The current cross-Canada recruiting drive is on primarily because mining activity is brisk not just in Kamloops, but throughout Finning’s territory as commodity prices for oil, gold, coal and copper are strong. All told, the company is looking to hire 400 new team members. Most of the openings are for heavy-duty mechanics with journeyperson qualifications. Go online to finning.ca to learn more.

Highland Valley Copper Partners in the Community

Sustainability At Highland Valley Copper, we consider people, the environment and our communities of interest with every decision we make. We are passionate about social engagement and community improvement in the places where we live and work. For the past 26 years Highland Valley Copper has played a major role in the local economy and the mine employs over 1,300 people, with over half of them residing in Kamloops. To learn more about our sustainability strategy, go to teck.com/sustainability

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Welcome to Graymont Quality Lime & Stone Products That Improve Your World Graymont is a family owned company whose management team and employees are dedicated to meeting or exceeding customer needs. The company is focused on high calcium and dolomitic lime, value added lime based products such as specialty hydrates and precipitated calcium carbonates, and in the aggregate and pulverized stone business. Graymont has been in the lime business for over 50 yearss and is among the leaders in the industry in adding new efﬁcient plants and equipment and operates some of the most modern facilities on the continent. Graymont is the third largest producer of lime in North America. In Canada, Graymont subsidiaries have operations from New Brunswick to British Columbia. In addition to Graymont's lime interests, Graymont Materials, located in upstate New York and the province of Quebec, provides construction stone, sand and d gravel, asphalt products and ready mix concrete for the e infrastructure and general construction needs of the area. Graymont’s Pavilion Lime Plant located 35kms NW of Cache Creek on Hwy 99 has been in operation since 1974 and currently employ’s 40 people at the site. The mine is situated on Ts’kw’aylaxw First Nation land on which they have a lease agreement. Graymonts Pavilion plant enjoys a strong relationship with Ts’kw’aylaxw First Nation that Graymont is proud of. Limestone is mined off of the mountain by drilling and blasting and is then loaded onto 40 ton haul trucks and hauled to a crusher where it is crushed into 2” stone. The stone is then fed into the pre-heater ( this is the

cylinder shaped structure you see beside the steam stack as you drive by) and then into the kiln where it is cooked into quicklime for pulp mills, gold mines and even supplies Domtar to slake out impurities in their process. The two kilns have a combined annual production capacity of 183,960 tonnes. The kiln is heated by a coal fired burner, but b the company is looking into burning bio-mass to lower their carbon output. thei In 2003, Graymont became a part owner of Grupo Calidra. Calidra is the largest lime producer in Mexico, with seventeen C production sites in Mexico and one in Honduras.The company, p lilike Graymont, is privately held and mines some of the highest quality limestone deposits in Mexico. qu Graymont and Calidra have a strong commitment to their G customers. Having placed a deliberate emphasis on lime c production, both companies have successfully demonstrated prod a solid so history of growth. The result of this development is b both financial stability and access to adequate capital. Graymont and Calidra have also dedicated specific Gr resources toward such important areas as quality control, re geology, engineering and environmental issues. Both g companies have also secured extensive, high-quality c stone reserves, ensuring a solid position for many years s to t come. Graymont looks forward to continuing our work across North Ameri America and in so doing, helping to improve our environment, contributing to commun communities as a good neighbor, adding value as a responsible business partner, and continuing to provide high quality products to our customers.

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MINING WEEK Darren McIlwain, seen here in the Highland mill at Highland Valley Copper’s mine site, is one of more than 1,300 people in the Kamloops region employed by Teck.

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Bright future at HVC Teck’s Highland Valley Copper mine produces copper and molybdenum Located about 80 kilometres southwest of Kamloops, the operation employs more than 1,300 people from the region. On Monday, August 6, HVC will hold an open house to celebrate 26 years of operation. The open house will provide visitors with an educational experience and the opportunity to learn about one of the largest base-metal mines in Canada. The celebration will include tours, displays and family entertainment. Teck has begun a $475-million infrastructure project at HVC to modernize

its 40-year-old mill. The project will extend the life of the mill to match the expected mine life and is also expected to increase mill throughput by approximately 10 per cent and copper recoveries by about two per cent. Construction has begun on the project, with a completion date set for the end of 2013. Teck has also made significant contributions to the Kamloops community, where it has supported an extensive number of non-profit organizations. These include the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, Thompson-NicolaCariboo United Way and many others.

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Kamloops the ideal choice for business Mineral exploration and mining is a $6-billion industry in British Columbia, has been a regional economic strength in Kamloops for decades and offers plenty of opportunity in the future. We have to look beyond the numerous existing and proposed metal and mineral mines located in the Kamloops area. This significant concentration and the incredible quality of life that Kamloops offers has resulted in a cluster of industries and companies that have located here to support the mining operations in the central Interior of British Columbia. Kamloops is home to

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many companies that lead the industry in development and delivery of cuttingedge technology and innovation that improve the efficiency and sustainability of the industry. Kamloops has also been seeing a number of companies that service the existing mines, such as consultants for mining, environment and geology, assay labs and companies that service the mines. The combination of quality of life and the availability of work is a key factor in attracting

families, skilled mining professionals and consultants that benefit from this sector. Kamloops is an ideal choice for companies wanting to be successful in this industry. If you are interested in learning more about the key advantages that Kamloops offer, contact Venture Kamloops at 250828-6818 or via email at dan@venturekamloops. com.

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Numbers point to mining’s importance The Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia represents close to 5,000 members, including junior and major companies, geoscientists, prospectors, engineers, entrepreneurs, suppliers, mineral producers and associations who are engaged in mineral exploration and

mine development in B.C. and throughout the world. According to the association: • Mineral exploration and the mining sector employ 28,000 people in more than 50 B.C. communities. • There are several thousand additional jobs in the service

sector that rely on exploration and the mining industry. • Companies spent $463 million on exploration projects in B.C. in 2011, up from $322 million in 2010 and $154 million in 2009. • Vancouver has the highest concentration of exploration and mining professionals in

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S THE RISING NEEDS OF THE construction industry increases, Thompson Valley Erectors has demonstrated their ability to ramp up its employee base. And, TVE can provide maximum coverage for the industry’s requirements. Established in 2005, TVE has seen a dramatic increase in business throughout Canada. The Kamloops-based company is owned by Grant Toutant (president), Wayne Welsh (general manager) and directors Grant Rerick and Brent Wilkie. The company’s management team is diverse and well-balanced to deploy a wide range of expertise in its respective trades, including millwrighting, boilermaking, piping and structural steel erection. With such credentials, TVE offers a wide range of technology and communication tools to ensure clients receive the most comprehensive, accurate and up-to-the minute services available. Some of the services provided by Thompson Valley Erectors include complete mine construction (from the ground-up to a fully operating facility), mechanical and conveyor installations and pipe and tank fabrication. The company has the expertise to demobilize, salvage and relocate complete mine sites. To keep up with the increase in clientele TVE, in September 2010, purchased a 32,000-square-foot facility, including a fabricating shop and large warehouse on 4.5 acres located 120 metres from the TransCanada Highway, 1.5 kilometres from the major intersections of Western Canada’s four major highways and within five kilometres of CN Rail’s reload facilities. This beautiful new facility boasts a full time staff of 10, including head office and field administrative staff, occupational health and safety manager, quality assurance and control manager, purchasing and warehouse manager, as well as TVE’s top supervision for mining and pulping industry projects. This is in conjunction with TVE’s satellite office in Prince George, which has been operating since 2005. Thompson Valley Erectors is an A-licensed contractor through the BC Safety Authority, with an in-house quality-control manual and program that allows the company to perform work on boilers, pressure vessels, piping, fabrication and alterations. A manufacturing MA license and CWB certification is also maintained for the company’s fabrication shop for onsite and field work. TVE can implement on-site welder testing if required for pressure work or CSA W47.1 fusion welding of steel structures. The cornerstone of TVE’s business philosophy is its commitment to the success of its clients and to the industry. TVE’s safety commitment is reflected by having some of the lowest WCB frequency rates in the industry, while consistently maintaining ISNetworld and CanQual certification. In 2011, TVE achieved a 98% COR audit certification from an outside auditor, an objective recognition of this company’s dedication to safety and leadership on all their job sites.

A good working relationship with union management in B.C. and Alberta has allowed TVE to develop a favourable rapport, which in turn is essential in providing dedicated and quality tradesmen for its projects. With this kind of approach to business, it is understandable how the company has built up its portfolio and has been awarded some very exciting projects, which include functioning as the primary contractor for Taseko Mines Ltd. on the Gibraltar Mines Concentrator Expansion Project north of Williams Lake. The project work included installation of the new OK Rougher Scavenger, Flotation and OK cleaner cells and piping, and all associated pumps. TVE also erected the new SAG mill-feed building and transfer houses, including commissioning the new Farnell Thompson 34-foot SAG mill and installing the new Allis 60 X 89 primary crusher. Brown-field modifications to the concentrator included TVE’s installation of a Metso VERTMILL for the tertiary regrind capacity. The Gibraltar job was completed with an impeccable safety record. Throughout the process of the project for the new OK Rougher Scavenger, quality installation of the process equipment was the desired goal and outcome for Thompson Valley Erectors. The bottom line was that the Flotation cells and all associated piping functioned at their optimum. It is with this focus on quality that TVE helps its clients, like Taseko Mines Ltd., achieve a profitable operation. Gibraltar Mine is the second largest copper molybdenum mine in Canada. TVE general manager Wayne Welsh oversaw this substantial job from job estimation through to timely completion. The concentrator expansion conducted by TVE assisted Taseko in optimizing the ore recovery through every application. “Thompson Valley Erectors understands their mining clients’ requirements to meet or exceed metallurgical expectations for ore grade and product recovery,” Welsh says. The erection of the new SAG mill feed building and transfer houses by TVE was a part of the overall upgrade. The feed building is more than a conveyor. Properly installed and commissioned, the process of ore movement is critical to prevent lost production. TVE has the expertise to properly calibrate SAG Mill load cells and maximize production of the hardest ore zones. Currently working under a contract with Ausenco Sandwell for Teck Coal at Quintette Coal Mine in Tumbler Ridge, TVE is intricately involved in the preparation for the recently announced restart of the mine that could see production of metallurgical coal begin in 2013. Thompson Valley Erectors has gained the confidence and respect of clients across diversified industries through its dedication to safety and quality of work. Company president Grant Toutant proudly states that “TVE is reliable and can take on projects of any magnitude with quality workmanship and focus on safety.” The company continues to be an industry leader.

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Integrity and Innovation. One Source. Clients in the mining industry can access the skills and expertise of Allnorth’s multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, environmental scientists, and regulatory specialists. Allnorth provides comprehensive civil, structural, mechanical and mineral process engineering, surveying, environmental and project/ construction management services.

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MINING WEEK

Responsible development program applauded The Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME BC) is welcoming Natural Resources Canada Minister Joe Oliver’s announcement in April of the plan for responsible resource development. “The announcement is a welcome signal from the federal government that it is committed to move toward a one-project, one-review process that should create more certainty for companies, investors, stakeholders and aboriginal communities,” said Gavin C. Dirom, president and CEO of AME BC. The federal budget committed $165 million over two years for the responsible resource development program, which among its proposed key measures includes: • 45-day timeline for decisions on whether an environmental assessment is needed; • 365-day timeline for standard environmental assessments; • Authority to allow provincial environmental assessments that meet federal standards to replace federal reviews; • Eliminating duplication between two orders of government; • Better integration of aboriginal consultations into the environmental assessment and regulatory processes “We are pleased that the federal government has developed a reasonable and workable plan to reduce duplication in the environmental-review process while maintaining the high environmental standards that Canadians expect and enjoy,” said Dirom. “For everyone’s benefit, we look forward to the implementation of the responsible resource development initiative so that Canada’s mineral resources can be explored for and developed responsibly and efficiently.”

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CSC Electrical expands while giving back CSC Electric Ltd. is celebrating its 11th year in business. A proud First Nations company, CSC is owned and operated by Clayton Scott, a member of the Tsawout Band (Coastal Salish) and a journeyman electrician and certified contractor. The past two years has seen CSC grow by leaps and bounds, with the industrial side of the business expanding thanks to the development of a close working relationship with the NewGold’s New Afton mine. CSC’s work at New Afton includes all aspects of electrical in the mining industry, from surface to underground. This growth has allowed the company to provide many highpaying jobs to Kamloops residents. “We employ an enthusiastic group of professionals who we enjoy spending time with, both at work, and outside of the office,” said Scott. “ One of the ways we get together outside of work is through our company slo-pitch team. We also find other ways to get together throughout the year at events such as barbecues, our golf tournament and the annual Christmas party. “We have retained many dedicated longterm employees by remembering that it is great to work hard, while keeping in mind that we are all happier when we also make it important to ‘play’.” CSC takes a great deal of pride in being an

equal-opportunity employer, as it employs several First Nations electricians — journeyman and apprentices. As a participant and sponsor of the 2011 Aboriginal Trade Forum, CSC encourages First Nations youth to pursue the electrical trade and provide jobs to qualified persons. CSC also provides educational opportunities by indenturing apprentices into an environment where they can learn the residential, commercial and industrial sides of the electrical trade. Offering opportunities for advancement, along with a combination of residential, commercial and industrial working environments, helps make CSC a business for which people want to work, especially when they realize CSC is one of the few companies consistently experiencing growth, even in recent times of general economic difficulty. CSC Electric Ltd. enjoys contributing to organizations in the community and provides sponsorship to a variety of events and local teams, including the Kamloops Blazers, the Kamloopa Pow Wow and Project X Theatre. The company also holds a charity golf tournament for suppliers, staff and clients every summer at the Mt. Paul Golf Course. The secret of CSC’s success is simple: The company operates with the belief that having a team of service-oriented individuals who provide quality workmanship is crucial.

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we proudly y salute everyone y in the

Mining Industry Congratulations on your commitment to doing an excellent job and your dedication to our families and community.

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Progressive Rubber Industries is a leader in the manufacturing of abrasion and corrosion resistant components for the Mining, Aggregate and Power Industries. 597 Chilcotin Road , Kamloops, BC V2H 1G5 Phone: 250-851-0611 Fax: 250-851-0641 Email: info@progressiverubber.com

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MINING WEEK

A company with a very Progressive approach

Mining is embedded in our daily lives

T’S MINING WEEK in communities throughout British Columbia. However, many of us living in larger cities probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about mining, even though it affects our lives every day and generates enormous wealth for the province. Whether we are talking on our cell phone, driving our car or working on our computer, all these things start with mining. Consider that a typical cellphone has 16 grams of copper in it. The average computer is typically made up of 40 per cent steel, 10 per cent aluminum and 10 per cent other metals, including lead, copper, gold, silver, cadmium and platinum. Many of these minerals that are so important to our daily lives are produced here in B.C., providing long-term, high-paying jobs and numerous economic and social benefits to communities. How often do we consider mining’s significant contribution to our province’s well-being? The industry generates more than $7 billion in economic activity in B.C. each year (with estimates of a further $7 billion in economic spin-offs), employs more than 10,000 British Columbians directly and more than 28,000 indirectly. Mining is also the highest-paying resource sector employer in the province, with average compensation of $94,500 per year. The success of the mining industry also provides benefits to all British Columbians by contributing approximately $785 million each year in direct taxation, fees and royalties to all levels

of government. Whether you are living in Smithers, Surrey or Saanich, this revenue from mining helps to pay for social programs like health care and education. As we celebrate Mining Week, approximately 34 mining projects in the province are in the B.C. environmentalassessment process or in permitting. This represents a potential for $7.5 billion in new investment and an additional 12,000 direct jobs. B.C. is no small player when it comes to mining. Our province has the largest concentration of mining and related service companies in the world, and is a leading source of investment financing and engineering expertise for the global mining industry. While some might consider mining and sustainability to be an oxymoron, it is far from it. Mining is an essential part of the pursuit for a more environmentally sustainable economy. For example, an electric bus can have up to 9,200 pounds of copper in it. A hybrid car has 30 pounds more copper and 20 pounds more nickel than a standard car. Increasing the aluminum content in vehicles makes them lighter and therefore more fuel-efficient. Consider that silver is a significant component in more than 90 per cent of solar panels manufactured today, and graphite is an important component of fuel cell engine technology for clean energy vehicles. It is clear that the public benefits of any given mine far outweigh the costs. Today’s mining sector is continually working to update and improve environmental stew-

ardship measures. The ecological footprint of mining is relatively small given the wealth and opportunity created. Mining in B.C. generates all of its economic activity in an area that represents less than 0.05 per cent of the province’s land base. That’s less than 28,000 hectares. This is an extraordinary contribution from an area about the size of one mid-size town. To showcase the industry’s commitment to sustainability, the Mining Association of B.C. and the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources initiated the Mining and Sustainability Award. This award is designed to publicly recognize the diverse companies, communities, First Nations, non-governmental organizations, government agencies and individuals committed to advancing and promoting sustainable development in the B.C. mining sector. Importantly, mining also offers first nations an opportunity to build capacity and gain economic independence. As the largest private sector employer of aboriginal people in Canada, the mining sector is a leader in the development of meaningful relationships with first nations. Aboriginal communities have a vital role to play in shaping the ever-improving sustainability of mining in our province and being partners in the prosperity it brings. Mining is making a positive difference in the lives of all British Columbians. — Michael McPhie is president and CEO of the Mining Association of British Columbia

Progressive Rubber Industries is a leader in the manufacturing of abrasion and corrosion resistant components for the mining, aggregate and power industries. Progressive Rubber Industries has a wide range of products and services and can take any project, regardless of size, from the initial material and product evaluation through the process of design, fabrication, lining, casting or molding, to machining, painting, quality control and shipping. Progressive has the expertise, with a variety of materials to better serve your needs. Its materials include a wide variety of rubber compounds, polyurethane, metals and ceramics. The company is committed to reducing your costs and downtime, while meeting your delivery requirements with high-quality components. Progressive has been supplying the mining industry with custom components for15 years. Carbon or stainless steel, lined with

natural rubber, synthetic compounds, Linatex or ceramics, tanks, chutes, pumps, valves, piping, and numerous other components are built in the shop or repaired on site if required. As the world’s need for mineral resources increases, Progressive correspondingly expands. The number of area residents employed at Progressive has tripled in the past decade. Its employees are given opportunities for further training as the company strives for excellence in industry standards. Progressive will continue to supply the global mining industry while adjusting to rapid change and contributing to a strong local economy.

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Vince Almond has been a Praxair team member for 31 years. Come on in and say hi to Vince during your next visit.

Praxair grows with Kamloops Praxair has experienced tremendous growth in its Kamloops store since it opened its doors 31 years ago — all to serve its clients better now and in the longer term. Part of that growth has meant a move to a new location at 102-1285 Dalhousie Dr., where there is a large showroom to feature the variety of helmets and cylinders, the products of brand names like Miller, Lincoln Electric, Jet, Hypertherm, Walter and Prostar. “The response from both our industrial and residential customers has been fan-

tastic,” said Rod Zayyrucha, Praxair area sales manager for the Interior. “Everyone likes our new facility and our business has increased even more since opening the new location. Praxair also has an online store, praxair. com, designed as a one-stop shopping centre for every welding need. The company is the largest CO2 supplier in the world and its quality-assurance program is certified to ISO9002 standards. It features liquid, welding, cutting and medical gases, as well as semi-conductor cases and provides bulk delivery.

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