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When conservation officers trapped a young bear that had been hanging around an archeological dig in the Terrace area for more than a week, they were faced with an unusual scenario. The bear already had a history with the conservation service. Orphaned a year earlier, it had been fitted with a radio collar and released from a rehabilitation facility in Smithers during the summer. But, the collar had fallen off about a week earlier. Worse, when the bear wandered into an unexpectedly populated area, it showed no fear of people. Under the circumstances a normal black bear would have been destroyed. Clover, however, is not a normal black bear. The year-old bruin is a Kermode bear, also known as a Spirit bear — a black bear with a blond or white coat. Spirit bears are the provincial mammal of B.C. and incredibly rare — with fewer than 1,000 thought to exist B.C. Wildlife Park general on the province’s central manager Glenn Grant was more than a little excited and north coast. when intoducing Clover to So, instead of putthe media. “This is huge,” ting him down, proGrant said of the only vincial authorities sent known Kermode bear in Clover on a road trip to captivity in the world. Kamloops, to become Allen Douglas photos the latest addition to the B.C. Wildlife Park. video-online] “This is huge,” general manager Glenn www.kamloopsthisweek.com Grant said as members of the park’s board and the media got a first look at the cub on Monday, Oct. 29. As far as Grant knows, there are no other Kermode bears in captivity in the world — and Clover may be only the second Spirit bear to ever live in a zoo. The first Grant has been able to find lived in Victoria’s Beacon Hill Park, but died in the 1940s. Though the bears don’t have the dark coats of other black bears, they are not albinos. Instead, they get their distinctive colouring from recessive genes. Because Clover is a wild bear, park staff expect it will take several months to get him settled into his new environment and used to dealing with large volumes of people. X See PUBLIC A15

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A so-called “Project X party” catastrophe was averted on the weekend after innocent Facebook invitations to a high schooler’s Halloween gettogether took on a life of their own in cyberspace. Kamloops RCMP Staff Sgt. Grant Learned said a 14-year-old girl invited 20 people to a Halloween costume party at her parents’ home, in the 2000-block of Westerdale Court in Aberdeen, on Saturday, Oct. 27. The invites were sent out via Facebook and word of the party quickly spread. Last week, police caught wind of the would-be shaker. Learned said investigators learned as many as 800 revellers planned to attend — including university students and high-school kids from as far away as Kelowna. Mounties went to speak to the host’s parents 24 hours before the party was slated to begin. Learned said the homeowners posted an adult male — a bouncer — at the front door, but Aberdeen neighbours called police when hundreds of partiers showed up on area streets. “By nine o’clock or so, there were so many kids in the neighbour-

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Thompson Regional Hospital District (TRHD) voted in favour of funding a portion of the project . The cost to upgrade the helipad was estimated at around $750,000, with the TRHD funding 40 per cent and the remainder coming from the Interior Health Authority. In August 2010, Transport Canada advised the IHA and the BC Ambulance Service that the helicopter being used to transport critically ill patients to RIH was too large for the heliport’s

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Wood Street. Though the three updates weren’t initially part of the upgrade plan, city staff told council in a report that it makes sense to do the work now so the poles will match those in the rest of the area. The three signals account for $600,000 of the total cost of the project. The new streetlights will likely be LED models that consume less power and require less maintenance than older models.

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New residence, engineering school on planning radar of university By Tim Petruk STAFF REPORTER

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More changes could be on the way for the campus of Thompson Rivers University. TRU president Alan Shaver said two projects are on the institution’s radar — the addition of an engineering school and a new residence building. There are six accredited engineering schools in B.C. — UBC, UBC-Okanagan, B.C. Institute of Technology, University of Northern B.C., Simon Fraser University and University of Victoria. That makes TRU the biggest school in the province without an engineering option. “We do talk about that,” Shaver said. “I’m very interested in that.” Shaver said the process of starting an engineering school is in its early stages — he called

it “a university-wide discussion” — but it is moving forward. “You need the faculty of science in this case to be discussing how they might do this,” he said. “We’d also be looking at demand — do we think there’s demand from students to do this?” When asked whether he thought building an engineering faculty would be a tougher task than landing a law school, Shaver said it’s too early to tell. “Maybe ask me in three or four years which was more difficult,” he said. Shaver said TRU is also hoping to get work started on another new residence building, but its hands are tied for the time being. “We want to build a student residence,” he said. “Developers come to us but, right now, we can’t find a way to do it.” He said the school is trying to figure out a way

to build a new residence in a public-private partnership. Meanwhile, Shaver said post-secondary institutions across B.C. need more money from the provincial government if they’re going to remain competitive with other Canadian schools. “If you’re not going to invest in anything, how are you actually going to work your way out of a jam?” he said, speaking about a proposal from a group of six B.C. universities looking for about $180 million in new funding over four years. “The provincial budget, when you look at it, there’s room for this.” The Research Universities’ Council of B.C. — comprising TRU, UBC, Simon Fraser University, University of Northern B.C., University of Victoria and Royal Roads University — is asking for the funding to help cover an anticipated

increase in jobs in the next decade. The money would create room for 11,000 additional post-secondary students in B.C., provide scholarships for 1,000 graduate students, change provincial loan-reduction measures and beef up B.C.’s student financialaid. “The province says that we need one-million jobs in the next 10 years,” Shaver said. “There may be a recession now, but that will be over.” Shaver said it’s not just about academia, either — both traditional university studies and TRU’s trades programs are in need of a financial boost. “We’re looking at this to cover all of the sys-

people that are running the mines and running the forestry, they tell us that they need tradespeople, but they also need

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LOCAL NEWS Clarence Schneider holds a box of poppies. Schneider is chaiman of the local annual Poppy Campaign, which began on Oct. 26. Money raised is used to benefit veterans in Kamloops, as well as provide scholarships and fund youth programs. Dave Eagles/KTW

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poppy season again in Kamloops. Trays of the familiar red flowers were shipped to businesses around the city last week and the 2012 Poppy Campaign officially began on Oct. 26. Poppy-fund chair Clarence Schneider, said the Kamloopsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Royal Canadian Legion Branch 52 received about $50,000 in donations during last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campaign. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ever set a goal,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obviously, the more money we have, then the more we can donate.â&#x20AC;? The money supports Kamloops veterans and their families, but also funds scholarships and youth programs in the community, including the Kamloops Minor Baseball training centre under construction. Funds also support veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hospitals and care centres in the Lower Mainland, as well as veterans living in Caribbean countries who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t receive income support from their own governments. Poppies are available at businesses throughout the city and at the campaign headquarters at 632 Victoria St. Schneider said the poppies are an annual reminder â&#x20AC;&#x153;that nothing comes for free. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paid for â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and, in a lot of our

society, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paid for in blood.â&#x20AC;? In Kamloopsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; case, some remembrances of war are still fresh. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have people in our city who have been to Afghanistan for two and three tours, we

have people that were in Bosnia peacekeeping, we have people who were in Yugoslavia,â&#x20AC;? Schneider said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One hundred and fifty eight of our people didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come back from Afghanistan and

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City councillor wants greydar in Brocklehurst Spina pushing for senior speed zone on Desmond By Andrea Klassen STAFF REPORTER andrea@kamloopsthisweek.com

Brocklehurst could play host to Kamloops’ first senior speed zone if a motion from city councillor Marg Spina is successful. The motion, which will be put forward at today’s (Oct. 30) regular council meeting, calls for a pilot project on Desmond Street aimed at getting drivers to slow down and stop parking on pedestrian shoulders. Spina said she came up with the idea after Errol Borsky, whose mother lives at Ridgeview Lodge, wrote to council about unsafe traffic conditions in the area. Borsky said he and his mother, who uses a wheelchair, typically walk down Desmond Street to Tranquille Road to go for coffee. The area doesn’t have a sidewalk, just a painted line sec-

tioning off part of the roadway for pedestrians. “As we walk along, we have been startled on numerous occasions by vehicles who don’t seem to see we are quite vulnerable being on the same roadway that they are,” he wrote. “Most are just fine, and some even slow down, but there are those who swerve at the last minute, the speeders and the texters.” While putting a sidewalk on Desmond Street would be “the ultimate safety measure,” Spina said she’s heard from many in the area who don’t want one on their street, noting the neighbourhood has to buy in for such a plan to go ahead. She said a speed zone allows homeowners to keep on enjoying their sidewalk-free lifestyle, but should make motorists more aware of who they’re driving by. “I see it as an opportunity to

try something that’s low cost that may promote healthy aging for people and make people aware of who lives in their neighbourhood,” Spina said. “Because it has changed substantially in the last few years.” In addition to a reduced speed limit of about 30 km per hour, Spina would like to see signs encouraging people to drive carefully. She would also like to see wheelchairs and bicycles stenciled on the pedestrian shoulder, to make it clearer that it’s a walkway. “People might think, ‘Well, that’s the edge of the road,’” she said. “So, rather than leave it up to what people might think, ‘Why not sign and make it clear that there’s a population that needs our attention and we need to make them safe?’”

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We remain unsure about our feelings on Afghanistan LEXANDER THE Great, Genghis Khan, Britain, the Soviet Union and a Western coalition led by the United States. All have led armies into Afghanistan and none have managed to fully conquer the mysterious land. It could be argued the latter mission — Operation Enduring Freedom, launched after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the U.S. — was less a conquest than a retaliatory strike to foment regime change. Nevertheless, more than a decade after the invasion of Afghanistan, aided by Canadian troops — 158 of whom died on duty, including Kamloops’ Erin Doyle — the question remains: Has it been a success? With Canada set to pull all its troops out of the country by the end of 2014, the question is becoming more relevant as each day passes. Nick Gammer teaches foreign policy and international relations at Thompson Rivers University. Earlier this month, he attended a conference in Indianapolis, at which 14 Canadian scholars submitted papers on the impact of our nation’s involvement in Afghanistan (see story on page A16). So, has it been a success? That, Gammer said, depends on how one defines the mission. Was it a war, an effort to stabilize or humanitarian intervention? Was it, at various times, all three? Regardless of how one defines the nation’s involvement, Canada lost 158 soldiers during its mission and, to many, it seems to be for naught.

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MUSINGS Just four days ago, a suicide bomber killed 45 people and wounded 60 more in an attack in Maimana, in northern Afghanistan. There were attacks elsewhere the same day, including a Taliban operation in which they buried a bomb near the grave of a man they had killed two weeks earlier. When that man’s nephews visited his resting place, the bomb exploded, killing one nephew and maiming the other. Western troops are preparing to leave, carnage continues and the question remains: Was it a success? From one perspective, Gammer believes it has been successful. “I think it has been a success in that we have upgraded our ability to intervene more effectively,” he said, noting Canada will be able to more efficiently harmonize civilian and military aspects of future such missions. It’s interesting to consider public reaction to war. Veterans of the Second World War returned home as heroes, given tickertape parades and honoured with education bills and housing initiatives. American veterans of the Vietnam

War returned home to find much of their country had come to despise their involvement (despite the fact the vast majority were drafted and were forced to serve). Veterans of Afghanistan? “Canadians have been oddly quiet about our mission in Afghanistan,” Gammer said. “Canadians haven’t figured out how to react.” Unless you are part of the fabric of the family and friends of those 158 who died in Afghanistan, it certainly is difficult to find a true reaction to a conflict with which you have no real connection. In the comfortable cocoon that is Canadian life, the mess that is Afghanistan, the life and death struggle, remains a story that appears ever so less frequently in the newspaper. The most-honest reaction I have witnessed remains my encounter in May with a trio of elementary kid during a ceremony to add Doyle’s name to the Kamloops Cenotaph. Isaac Roberge, Nathan Connors and Quinlan Smith had studied Doyle’s life and death in class and all three said they were considering a stint with the cadets — but landing on the battlefield was more than a little troubling, and understandable so. Quinlan noted his great-grandfather served in the Second World War. Did he talk about his experiences in battle? “Not really,” Quinlan said. “It’s not a pretty thing to talk about.” It never is. editor@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter.com/ChrisJFoulds

An Aberdeen neighbourhood learned on the weekend why it’s never a good idea to post party invitations online. A teenage girl had used Facebook to invite 20 friends to a Halloween party on the weekend — only to have the invitation and her address spread across social-media sites like a partying virus. Kamloops RCMP had to intervene and quell the celebrations before they began in earnest when up to 200 people converged on the street in front of the girl’s home. Even so, Mounties say the house sustained some damage. Imagine how much mayhem would have ensued had upwards of 800 people arrived, as was a possibility, according to police? Kamloops RCMP say they spoke the girl’s parents a day before the party, after police learned of the party address being spread online, but the gathering went ahead, with a bouncer posted at the door. This time, a Kamloops home and neighbourhood was lucky. All one needs to do is search the Internet for untold tales of homes being trashed and people being injured because too many partiers had converged at an address advertised online. It only takes one post on Facebook or Twitter — be it a public or private message — to turn a planned small gathering into an apocalyptic mess. Young people need to be reminded that nothing — absolutely nothing — online is completely private. More importantly, parents and guardians need to hammer home that message by keeping tabs on what their kids are doing online — and, to take appropriate action when informed that plans have become uncontrollable.

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Re: Story: Some on council think wood stoves should go: â&#x20AC;&#x153;With rising electricity prices and likely rising gas prices in the future, please do not take away our one affordable means of heating our homes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This should be a choice for homeowners. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do not take this away.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; posted by Jenna Nicklas â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reason 27 why the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loops sucks.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; posted by Wesley Wong â&#x20AC;&#x153;How ridiculous!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; posted by Gabrielle Reck Bekkvang

Re: Earthquake off B.C. coast felt in Kamloops: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our vertical blinds were swaying wildly â&#x20AC;&#x201D; really eerie.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; posted by Linda Park

Re: Letter: Why not let Ajax give families a chance in life?: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great letter, great attitude. I wish more people in this community would speak up in this manner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Have a look on the Internet at KalgoorlieBoulder in Western Australia â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a city on the edge of a huge open-pit gold mine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Could we learn something from them?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; posted by Norm Froment

No need for mining town Editor: I have been a resident of Kamloops for 20 years and I have seen a unique and positive change in this community over these years. When I moved to Kamloops, it was labelled a â&#x20AC;&#x153;pulp-millâ&#x20AC;? community, but we have worked hard to change that image and are now known as Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tournament Capital and a Communities in Bloom champion. I have contributed thousands of hours in volunteer time with high school and community sports, coaching soccer, track, basketball and volleyball. I have admired how this community developed a long-term plan to support athletics, with new facilities being built and programs created. All this will be taken away if the Ajax mine receives approval. Our Tournament Capital will be replaced by a miningtown image. Across B.C., we can name communities that have mines. We call them mining communities. No matter what else happens in those towns, the label stands. Is this what we want for our sporting community? I sure do not. I do not need to wait for the environmental assessment as the process should never have been initiated in the first place, given the location of the proposed mine site. It is the image and label that comes with a mine that concerns me most. Kamloops is worth more than that to me. Kamloops is a sporting community. Annemarie Watts Kamloops

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Why the attack on wood stoves when Ajax is right around the corner? Editor: I just heard on the news that wood-burning stoves will be banned in Kamloops within the next 10 years due to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;pollutionâ&#x20AC;? they cause. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to know how many woodstoves are in use in the city and the stats on how much pollution they cause. We have one to help heat our home in the winter. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wood stoves burn cleaner and more efficiently than regular fireplaces. Wood is a natural resource. A few folks are going to make this decision for all of Kamloops to supposedly help make breathing easier, yet another few folks are going to bring in the Ajax mine, with all its known horrific health problems â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but it is OK. Have we all gone mad? I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand the logic behind this kind of thinking. I know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s money-driven but, if people are truly concerned about our environment, can we not prioritize what is truly harming us? Linda Bezooyen Kamloops

Laser in on this terriďŹ c mining idea Editor: We have a big problem here in Kamloops â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the proposed Ajax mine. The truth is we have a problem not just in Kamloops, but worldwide. Our problem is mining â&#x20AC;&#x201D; strip mining. We have never done anything to change how we mine as it remains the same method we used 100 years or more ago. There are a few better ways to get precious metals out of the ground that do not include using massive amounts of water and creating tailing ponds, but our world government â&#x20AC;&#x201D; if there is a such a thing â&#x20AC;&#x201D; wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let us use it. Instead, we rape the land and destroy many lakes and rivers, just to get a few dollarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; worth of gold or other metals from our precious earth. One method I have become familiar with involves the use of lasers. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a method that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave tailing ponds 10 or more miles long, not does it use chemicals. Now, the big problem

is that the same method is being used in stealth technology by the military. What if we could use the same idea to separate gold from rock? Would it indeed be a better plan than to starve cities of water and kill fish habitats, just to get a little gold out of a mountain? I do not think that it should be kept a secret if it means less pollution. No tailing ponds, no chemical residue left behind â&#x20AC;&#x201D; what person would not want that? The federal governments across the world need to get their proverbial thumbs out of their nether regions and begin to explore this new method of mining. I have heard of many other scientific ways of mining that have not been used to date and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because what we use now works, even if it does put a blight on our landscape, kill our fish and other animals, leave arsenic and other poisons behind for millions of years and waste a lot of good drinking water. Glenn Powell Kamloops

Editor: To those who attended the Oct. 14 grand opening of the Cowan Park multipurpose courts, this is a huge thank you from the Sagebrush Neighbourhood Association. We are honoured you took the time to celebrate with our neighbourhood this occasion. We enjoyed the rain-free, beautiful day

together and appreciated the opportunity to share our vision, with your input, of the future for this park. The excitement of the day, the children having a great time, reinforced the need our community has of keeping existing park areas up to date and safe for future generations. Donna Shedeger Sagebrush Neighbourhood Association

Once again, city council fails to do its homework Sagebrush thanks you! Editor: Isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it typical Kamloops city council once again has not done its homework. During the last number of years, many woodburning stoves in Kamloops have been eliminated, the reason being that, unless the stoves meets highefficency standards, the homeowner will not qualify for fire insurance. So, city council need not concern itself with this matter. If our elected representatives are concerned about air emissions, why not have them look at running natural gas on all city vehicles? Brent Smith Kamloops

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Recent confusion about non-profits using wine in fundraisers won’t affect the Kamloops Art Gallery, according to its executive director. Jann Bailey said the gallery will do whatever it needs to do for its major annual winetasting fundraiser to ensure it does not break the law. The issue arose last week when the B.C. Liquor Control and Licensing Branch forced the Belfry Theatre in Victoria to

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He’ll also need a new enclosure. Though he was raised with other black bears, animal-care supervisor Tara Geiger said there isn’t room in the park’s black-bear pen for another animal and Grant said they want to avoid placing him with other males. Grant said he expects the enclosure will cost up to $500,000, but added that, with a bear this unique, finding willing donors is unlikely to be an issue. If all goes as planned, Clover could be on display to the public by next spring or early summer. So far, Geiger said, Clover is settling in well — despite spending four days in a bear trap after capture and a long, bumpy trip to Kamloops. “The first night he was here, even after that long few days and that long drive here, he came and ate right away,” she said. “I think he’ll be a very nice addition to the park. I don’t think he’ll be too stressed out or have a negative reaction.” Though technically too old to be considered a cub, Clover still has a lot of growing to do before he reaches his full size. He weighs about 150 pounds, but could top out closer to 500 pounds. Spirit bears typically live about 25 years in the wild, though Grant said it wouldn’t be surprising to see Clover live to 30 years in the park.

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Time will tell what happens in Afghanistan after Canada withdraws its troops in 2014, but a Thompson Rivers University professor says the effort has been a success for the Canadian military. “I think it’s been a success in that we’ve upgraded our ability to intervene effectively,” Nick Gammer, a political-sciences professor at TRU, told KTW. Gammer, who earlier this month presented a paper on Canada’s involvement in Afghanistan at a conference at Ball State University in Indiana, said what happens in the future will be up to Afghans. “I think, like a lot of foreign events we participate in, we had little choice but to participate in this kind of multilateral intervention,” he said. “As for what will be left on the ground in Afghanistan, I think you will see a stalemated situation for quite some time.” Canadian troops have been in Afghanistan since late 2001. Earlier this year, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced there would be no more Canadian boots on the ground there after 2014. “But, this is part of a diplomatic game the international communi-

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ty plays — they get in, they get out,” Gammer said. “Maybe the raw truth is people need to find their own path. “Maybe that tells us something about how we should approach future interventions. “I think, militarily, we’ll probably be better prepared operationally . . . and politically.” As for what the next Canadian-involved military intervention might look like, Gammer pointed to Africa — a continent he called a political “hinterland” where lawlessness prevails. “I think there’s a lot of signs saying that extremists and al-Qaeda are pushing into that area,” he said. “A good example of

that is the trouble with piracy.” Gammer’s latest paper on Afghanistan, which he spent three years putting together, is titled Canada’s Afghanistan Mission and New Directions in Managing Foreign Policy. “I was really interested about the politics behind how we got ourselves into Afghanistan,” he said. “That led me to do a number of interviews with cabinet ministers and high-ranking military people.” A lot of those interviews, Gammer said, were not for attribution. That has presented some challenges in terms of writing an academic paper. “The difficulty with

this kind of work is that there aren’t a bank and body of conventional recognized references and you’re relying very heavily on off-therecord interviews,” he said. “You talk to people and form tentative conclusions, but you have to be very careful with how you phrase those conclusions.” Gammer said the war in Afghanistan — he called the term “stabilization mission” a “beautifully sanitized phrase” — is far from black and white. “I think the NATO people have been trying desperately to make it work,” he said. “They accomplished what they were assigned to do with their limited resources.”

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Parking problem growing City CAO says something needs to be done to keep business from locating away from downtown and keep things lowtech. “You’re going to get lineups possibly [at the pay stations],” he said. “And, when it’s cold, people don’t want to walk seven stalls over.” Walsh called on the city to start charging developers a fee if they don’t want to provide extra parking on their sites, a suggestion heard several times over the course of the night. Trawin doesn’t think such a policy would hurt. The city encourages developers to put in public parking by offering tax breaks, but none have taken up the offer. Other suggestions from the public included running a park-andride service between either Thompson Rivers University or Valleyview to the downtown and offering day passes for parking downtown — though vehicles would still have to move to a new spot after a set number of hours.

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The city’s CAO says downtown Kamloops is “nearing a tipping point” after a decade of low business growth and high vacancy rates. David Trawin made the comment at the close of the second of two parking forums held in the downtown core, organized by the Kamloops Voters Society on Oct. 25. The dual events — the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association (KCBIA) held a forum on Oct. 24 — come as the city looks at making longand short-term changes to parking downtown. This past summer, the KCBIA pitched a raft of suggestions to city council that would include higher parkingmeter rates, replacing existing meters with pay hubs that accept credit cards and offering three or four hours of parking for a premium price. The changes would net more than $880,000 in extra revenue for the city, which the KCBIA wants to see used to establish a fund to pay for new parking structures or fund transportation alternatives for the downtown area. The KCBIA outlined its plan of action to about 30 people who gathered at Caffe Motivo. Speaking to a similar-sized crowd at the close of the Kamloops Voters Society’s panel discussion at Desert Gardens Community Centre, Trawin said the main issue isn’t availability of on-street spots for shoppers — it’s the lack of stalls for office workers. Trawin said the city has lost more than 600 such spots to development since 1995 and faces tremendous pressure to let businesses that could fill more than 100,000 square feet of vacant space downtown set up shop in other areas of the city.

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View from KCBIA’s meeting However, many at the meeting said they are concerned changes on the table will hurt the downtown, rather than help. Several people believe new pay hubs will confuse seniors and the less technologically savvy, while some worry the high cost of parking — which could be about $1 an hour, compared to the current 50 cents — will lead to more people parking in nearby residential neighbourhoods, causing a space crunch in those areas. Others said the proposed changes may drive people away from the downtown altogether. Panelist Brian

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The City of Kamloops is hosting a press conference today (Oct. 30) at which it is expected the Tournament Capital will be named host city for the 2014 Tim Hortons Brier, the national men’s curling championship. Log on to kamloopsthisweek.com for a rundown of what took place at the press conference, which gets underway at 10:30 a.m. at Interior Savings Centre. The Brier is arguably the world’s third-most prestigious curling tournament, behind only the Olympic and world championships. Kamloops hosted the Brier in 1996, when Jeff Stoughton’s Manitoba rink won gold. The 2012 Brier will be played in Edmonton in March. Since being played in Kamloops, the tournament has been held in Calgary, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Ottawa, Halifax, Regina, Hamilton and London. Kamloops-South Thompson Liberal MLA Kevin Krueger and KamloopsNorth Thompson Liberal MLA Terry Lake are attending the press conference.

Pack win PWAA gold By Marty Hastings STAFF REPORTER

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The Pacific Western Athletic Association (PWAA) women’s soccer player of the year was money when it counted most. Kamloops product Alanna Bekkering scored in the 45th minute against the UBCOkanagan Heat to give the TRU WolfPack a 1-0 lead in the PWAA final, played on Saturday, Oct. 27, in Squamish. The Wolfpack held on to win 1-0 and claim their second straight PWAA title. “She was excellent,” WolfPack head coach Tom McManus said of Bekkering, who was named the championship’s most valuable player. “She and Marlie [Rittinger] worked extremely well together. But, this was a team effort all the way.” With the win, TRU booked a spot in the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association championship tournament, which kicks off on Nov. 5 in Prince Edward Island.

The TRU WolfPack women’s soccer team celebrates winning gold at the Pacific Western Athletic Association championship on Saturday, Oct. 27, in Squamish.

The WolfPack were forced to come back from a 2-0 deficit against the Langara College Falcons in a semifinal tilt on Friday, Oct. 26. TRU scored five straight goals, with Rittinger, Laura Smylie, Amanda Barrett and Courtney Daly (2) doing the damage. Three of the markers came in extra-time. McManus said TRU’s experience in last year’s PWAA championship tournament gave them an edge this time around. “They weren’t as nervous,” he said. “They played composed soccer, were smart and played with passion.

“Our girls did extremely well. They did what I asked of them and I am very proud.”

TRU bronze The TRU WolfPack men’s soccer team fell short of gold at the PWAA championship, but won bronze with a 6-2 thumping of the Kwantlen Polytechnic Eagles in Squamish on Sunday, Oct. 28. Oriol Torres netted a hat trick for the winners and Kyle Fertile, Colton Walker and Justin Smeaton added singles to sink Kwantlen. TRU was blanked 4-0 in a semifinal matchup with Vancouver Island University on Saturday.

Mohamed Abdel Rehim of the TRU WolfPack prepares to bring the hammer down on the UBC-Okanagan Heat of Kelowna at the Tournament Capital Centre on Friday, Oct. 26. Both the men’s and women’s WolfPack volleyball teams opened their Canada West campaigns with a home-and-home series against the Heat, with the return matches played in the Little Apple on Saturday, Oct. 27. TRU’s men swept UBC Okanagan, winning 3-0 on Friday and 3-1 on Saturday. The women suffered a pair of losses, losing 3-0 both nights. Both squads play the Bobcats twice in Brandon this weekend. Dave Eagles/KTW

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Colin Smith was awoken from a slumber when KTW reached him by phone on Monday, Oct. 29. The interview that followed lacked energy and and pizazz — two things the Kamloops Blazer forward has displayed every game night throughout the early stages of the 2012-2013 WHL campaign. “Both individually and as a team things are going well,” a groggy Smith told KTW. “We’re just trying to keep playing and not think too much.” That “things are going well” is an understatement. Smith scored the overtime winner in a 4-3 win over the Seattle Thunderbirds in Kent, Wash., on Sunday, Oct. 28, giving Kamloops its third win in three nights. The Blazers, now 15-0-01, downed Victoria 5-2 on Saturday, Oct. 27, one night after thumping Brandon 8-1. Both games were played at Interior Savings Centre. Next up for Kamloops — the

Colin Smith (right) is on a 16-game point streak and the Kamloops Blazers are unbeaten in regulation through 16 regularseason WHL games. Next up for the Blue and Orange are the Silvertips tonight in Everett Allen Douglas/KTW

nation’s No. 1-ranked major-junior team — is a trip to Everett today (Oct. 30) to play the Silvertips. Smith has not exactly flown under the radar, but the lion’s share of the attention given to the Blazers has been absorbed by JC Lipon, who won both the CHL and WHL player of the week awards in consecutive weeks earlier this month. “I think the attention put on him allowed me to kind of just play my game,” said Smith, who began to shake the cob-

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webs off as the interview rolled along. Lipon leads the WHL with 39 points, 15 of them goals, but his centreman, Smith, is on his heels with 13 goals and 38 points. Tim Bozon, the line’s left-winger, is third in league scoring with 29 points, 14 of them goals. Smith is on a 16-game point streak and has had nine straight multi-point games. Both Smith and Lipon were named to the Team WHL roster for a Subway Super Series game against Team

Russia set for Nov. 15 in Victoria. Teams across the league are well aware of the line’s prolific earlyseason accomplishments — the trio has combined for 106 points in 16 games — and Smith has noticed an increase in the attention being paid to him and his linemates. “I felt like the Alberta trip was probably the start of it,” said Smith, an Edmonton product. “Teams know and they are going to come after us.” Many are wondering how long both the

Blazers and the Smith line can stay this smouldering hot. The diminutive forward said he plans to keep applying himself at practice and the rest will take care of itself. “Some people may think it’s a steak, but I think all three of us work hard every day and that proves that it’s not,” said Smith, who had his wits about him when the conversation came to a close. “Maybe the big points won’t continue, but we should stay consistent.”

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Kevin Krueger, MLA Member for Kamloops-South Thompson

Dear Ajax, Here’s the thing. You really need to start answering some questions publicly, through respected, independent experts, on a range of key questions. I was pleased to hear Mr. Thompson say in local media that you are fully aware that your mining proposal cheek-by-jowl with some of Kamloops’ newest residential developments requires a far higher standard than any other in Canada, (my paraphrase). It does. I have heard from anxious constituents in droves for many months. Their concerns are legitimate; not all are fair in how they express them. For instance, my colleague Dr. Terry Lake, the Minister of the Environment, comes under criticism for not taking a stand against your proposal. As you know, Terry will be one of the Statutory Decision Makers who will have to sign their names, yes or no. to your proposal when that day comes. He cannot take a position for or against until all the information is before him: if he did, he would disqualify himself. That would not be a good thing for anybody in Kamloops; we have a highly respected, tremendously principled scientist in Dr. Lake representing us in Kamloops-North Thompson, and both sides of the argument should be very grateful that he holds this key responsibility. I can vouch that many of my constituents are strongly in favour of your proposal, for many reasons, especially the economic benefits you would bring. Many others are against, largely because of fears. Those fears, as you know, include: 1) What landscape will you leave behind when your mine is done? 2) What are the answers to a whole range of environmental concerns that people are voicing? These include dust, diversion of ground water, over-use of our scarce fresh water resource, noise, light pollution, disturbance of aquifers, etc. I served British Columbians as Minister of State for Mining, and so many proposals come and go. Some are now active mines, others will be. Many more have not come to fruition; some never will. You will never build a mine at the site you propose to until you have Social Licence. This is not a trendy term; it is a fact. Until you have credibly addressed all of these concerns, you will not get a Mining Permit - which is just as essential to commencing construction as Environmental Approval. It will never be a rubber stamp; it must include every detail of construction, operation and reclamation. Please stop telling my earnestly enquiring constituents: “We will do whatever the government requires.” What government will require is that all credible, legitimate concerns are met fully by what is written in the mining permit. You must spend the money NOW to deal with all such concerns, by retaining the correct experts to advise you, and the public, on whether each concern is valid, and how you will address them. Do not expect taxpayers to pay for the engineers, scientists, remediation experts, and other professionals as your permit is considered. Since the B.C. Liberals have been in government, those companies who have tried to put the onus on taxpayers for these matters in the past have either given up, or are still floundering around. It is not taxpayers’ responsibility to pay for your due diligence. It is government’s responsibility to thoroughly examine all concerns once they have been analyzed, documented, and met by genuine, neutral experts. Only then will the public be prepared to grant “Social Licence” for your project to proceed. Good citizens who have been pouring their volunteer time into your “consultations” protest to me that you are burying them in paper, treadmilling the process, stonewalling and attempting to put the onus on government. If that is your approach, you will run out of resources long before you have any hope of building a mine. If you are able to build this mine, the Highland Valley Copper example demonstrates the rewards you may reap: decades after it was expected to close, HVC still employs over 1,000 people, averaging over $120.000 in annual remuneration. HVC earned a profit, fin spite of its rich payroll) of over $1 billion in 2007, and over $750 million in 2008. (the years that I held the portfolio and am familiar with). When I recently congratulated their Union’s President on another successful negotiation of his members’ collective bargaining, he told me that not only is that remuneration figure accurate, skilled employees accepting overtime are earning up to $180,000.00! It was also his expectation that in spite of that wonderful payroll, which makes the largest contribution to our United Way every year, between employees and company matching, he believes HVC’s profits this year will be substantial. Your site may never be as large, and your remediation costs must be paid up front, and will be formidable, but obviously, your profits are likely to be huge.

I am leaving politics, but here’s some advice from a guy who has been a civil servant for almost 40 years, including 17 elected, and knows how to answer public fears and concerns with truth, and get things done in government: 1) Start spending the money now, through recognized experts, to show Kamloops’ residents what the site will look like when mining is done, and the landscape remediated. Plan on paying the cost of that remediation up front, and doing it as you go, as soon as you are finished with areas, to build public confidence. Why could you not terrace the pit in such a way that it will be ready to house a subdivision when you are done, with a recreational lake at the bottom? Old pits in our region yield spectacular trout. The area doubtlessly will become an extension of Aberdeen eventually; you must not sterilize that site from housing uses. In the same way, you must contour your waste rock “pile” to be a solid hill, around which a road will wind to deliver people to their new home sites, when Ajax is done. Some of my constituents will ridicule me for suggesting this. but they should visit Butchart Gardens, one of B.C.’s most-visited tourist destinations, and a delightfully beautiful place. It was a minedout quarry at one time! Granted it is a much smaller site than what you propose - but as a mine, it certainly never generated $ billions in profit as this site can. Rest assured that you will NEVER get “Social Licence” if people believe your site will look like HVC’s, in the long run. Either you spend the money ^ now to earn public acceptance, or you simply will not be allowed to proceed, by (lie public or their elected representatives. 2) On each of the environmental concerns, again, you must prove feasibility, sustainability. and therefore acceptability, by employing trusted experts and genuine, wide-open public forums, with full divulgence of data. Please stop trying to cover all concerns at one time. in hostile, brief sessions. Hold a session on the ground-water concerns of Aberdeen. 1 am no hydrological engineer - but there are many available. I think they will find that your project will drain nuisance ground water away from Aberdeen - not cause aggravation to existing problems. Let’s find out! Have another, separate forum, at a decent interval, on dust. Len Skakun, who ran the old pit on your site, tells me there won’t be any dust - his problem was trying to deal with the constant ground water, which naturally prevented any dust. Have another on the existence of aquifers. Another on how much fresh water your mine will consume. I believe that you should be able to constantly recycle the same water, in your operation. Ajax, many people already like you. Please show my constituents that they can trust you - that you will spend the resources necessary to meet every legitimate concern, and that you will put the money up front to do so. I believe that if you do, you will gain “Social Licence,” and when government is satisfied that every detail is agreed and funded in advance,you will be able to proceed with the mine - and when you are done, the site will be a logical and beautiful extension of the present Aberdeen subdivision. The modem mining industry in British Columbia has gained public respect and world-wide renown for its excellent practices, “safety-first” diligence, (for the environment, the workers, neighbours, and the public), and its remediation successes. People are still very wary of new operators and new projects, reflecting bitter past experiences. As Minister, I oversaw or participated in expensive cleanups at sites like Brittania, the Tsolum River, and Krueger Mountain in the South Okanagan. No modem permit will allow taxpayers to be stuck with tabs like those, or environmental damage of that nature. You wish to be an industrial neighbor for a decade or three to a proud and beautiful City; to put shovels in the ground, you must first gain the confidence and respect of the vast majority of its citizens, who are prudent, vigilant, diligent and somewhat suspicious of your intentions. Let’s end the uncertainty, fear, anxiety and acrimony. Very fine citizens ofKamloops, including a number of highly-prized specialist doctors, are seriously considering moving elsewhere because of the present uncertainties. We don’t want that to happen. Kamloops is one of the most egalitarian communities I have ever experienced, practically devoid of class-conscious snobbery, generous in every way, and foundationally proud of the wide spectrum of its economy, its proud history, and the sustainability of past and present economic activities which preserve a rare and wonderful natural environment. You have the opportunity, capacity and potential to support all of that. I wish you well - but unless these suggestions are followed enthusiastically and promptly, I have a strong premonition we’ll all be wishing you farewell, some time in the future. Yours Sincerely,

Kevin Krueger. MLA for Kamloops-South Thompson, including your site (Until April 2013)

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Kamloops judokas win hardware at provincials The Kamloops Judo Club (KJC) had a successful trip to Abbotsford, where the provincial championships were held earlier this month. Christian Aebig and Rick Pollon won silver medals in the nage no kata and goshinjitsu competitions. Halo Haughton won gold in the under-11 division and silver in the under-13 division. Ben Haughton won gold in the under-15 men’s juvenile division. In the under-18 cadet men’s division, Jarek Masson posted one win and two losses. Next up for the KJC is a tournament in Steveston in November.

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November 6, 2012, at 7:00 pm City Hall Council Chambers (7 Victoria Street West, Kamloops, BC)

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Stormy weekend The Kamloops Storm tied once and lost twice in three weekend Kootenay International Junior Hockey League games. Kamloops opened the weekend slate with a 3-3 tie against the Heat in Chase on Friday, Oct. 26. On Saturday, Oct. 27, the Storm fell 4-2 to the Leafs in Nelson. Kamloops closed the road trip by losing 6-1 to the Rebels in Castlegar. The Storm play the Lakers in Penticton on Friday, Nov. 2, before returning home to meet the Kelowna Chiefs on Saturday, Nov. 3, at McArthur Island Sports and Event Centre. Game time is 7 p.m.

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Amend City of Kamloops Zoning By-law No. 5-1-2001, Regulations, as follows: Purpose:

Wildcats win The peewee Kamloops Wildcats earned their third consecutive win by downing the West Kelowna Sun Devils 19-6 at Hillside Stadium in Southern Interior Football Conference play on Sunday, Oct. 28. Nick Berry led the defence with nine tackles. Jake Toms forced a fumble in the Sun Devils’ endzone, leading to Brayden Smith’s fumble recovery for the gamewinning touchdown. Rorik Munson and Sean Smit both recovered fumbles and Smit grabbed an interception Strong offensive lineplay from Preston

To amend KAMPLAN: The Official Community Plan, Schedule 1 Development Permit Areas, Site Specific Commercial and Industrial Development Permit Areas, by adding Site 4: 1619 Valleyview Drive, as shown on the above map. In addition, the application proposes to rezone the subject property from P-4 (Public and Quasi-Public Use) to C-4 (Service Commercial) to permit the lands to be used as accessory storage for the existing commercial business, which will be subject to the registration of a no-build covenant on the southern portion of the lot.

To amend the definition of "licensee retail store" to allow operation independent of a Liquor Primary establishment and to create a definition for "retail liquor sales";

To permit retail liquor sales in all zones allowing retail trade, subject to liquor license approval; and

To amend the C-8 (Neighbourhood Pub Commercial) zone to allow restaurants and retail liquor sales and to delete redundant site-specific permitted uses.

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

1071 7th Avenue, as shown on the following sketch:

A copy of the 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 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. 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 City of Kamloops Zoning By-law No. 5-1-2001 and wish to register an opinion may do so by: 1.

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.

For further information concerning the proposed amendments or for the Development and Engineering Services Department's report to Council, please contact the Planning and Development Division at 250-828-3561or visit our website at: www.kamloops.ca/publichearing Dated October 24, 2012

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SPORTS RUN FOR MYLES Myles Jarvis-Rorison (left) of the Westsyde Secondary Blue Wave evades the flying tackle attempt of Valleyview Viking Jordan Comeau in AA Varsity B.C. High School Football play under the lights at Hillside Stadium on Friday, Oct. 26. Jarvis-Rorison ran for more than 50 yards and a touchdown on the play. Valleyview won 49-6. Dave Eagles/KTW

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Nina Clearwaters has been carpet bowling for 33 years — and it all began when she saw the game being played. “We just decided we would like it,” Clearwaters said. Carpet bowling also gives her the opportunity to compete. “I’m a competitive person,” she said. However, a bonus for Clearwaters in participating in the BC Senior Games is the opportunity to meet and compete against different people. “You see people from all over the province,” she said. Clearwaters also participates in tourneys and plays recreationally, twice a week in Barriere, noting it is a mentally demanding game. “Especially in competition, trying to make your shot.”

The demanding aspect comes from the fact the bowls used aren’t round, but instead are cut on a bias. “It curls like a curling rock when you throw it” Clearwaters said. “Therefore, you have to hold the bowl the way you want it to go.” Carpet bowling is played on a six-by-38 foot rug. A 2.5-inch diameter jack is placed on the centre line, approximately six feet in from the end of the carpet. Eight ends are played and points are awarded for every one of the bowls that is closer to the white jack than the opponent’s bowls. Clearwaters noted there are quite a few rules, including a threestrikes rule in which a competitor is warned twice for any infraction before facing disqualification for a third infringement. A person does not want to knock over the jack, as doing so

will result in the opposing team being awarded points, with the number of points awarded dependent on which player knocked over the jack. If the first person to throw knocks over the jack, the opposition is awarded one point, but if the fourth player knocks over the jack, four points are awarded. However, though there are quite a few rules, Clearwaters said it is a fun game, one that anybody can learn. “Anybody that’s really trying can pick it up quite easily,” she said, For more information about carpet bowling or to participate in the 2013 BC Seniors Games in Kamloops, contact zone eight carpet bowling co-ordinator Sharon March at 250-677-4234 or by email at smarch@bcwireless.com, or visit the BC Seniors Games website at bcseniorsgames.org.

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Kamloops will host the 2013 BC Seniors Games from Aug. 20 to Aug. 24, 2013.The city is expecting about 3,500 athletes, ages 55 and up, to attend the Games, which will feature more than 20 events, ranging from cribbage to ice hockey. KTW continues its biweekly feature page, with each page focusing on one of the Games’ events.

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Vinessa Scherrer uses pieces of broken glass in her artwork, creating intricate details as seen in those above. Karla Pearace photo

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HINY, REFLECTIVE SURFACES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN AN INSPIRATION FOR VINESSA SCHERRER. The Kamloops artist has for the last eight years been creating beautiful mosaics, using broken coloured glass on recycled windows and mirrors. Her initial inspiration came from receiving some broken glass pieces that were a gift from a friend and some old storm windows her mother-

in-law gave her. Scherrer put the two together and discovered how wonderful they looked. “ I began by choosing colours of glass that I believed looked great together and then got to work, cleaning the glass and the window and then randomly placing the pieces, letting my colour choices lead the way,” Scherrer said. “Once the design was secured with the use of silicone, I held the window against the sunlight and was stunned

by the beauty of the combination.” Scherrer’s mosaics have a random fractured quality one does not see in a traditional stained-glass piece. She works with the broken glass, sorting through different shapes, sizes and colour combinations. Each tiny space in her mosaics is filled with glass shards, negating the need to grout the piece. This methodology allows the light to shine through her windows, unencumbered by other extraneous materials.

Scherrer has a deep connection to creating beautiful art using recycled materials and found objects. “I have a strong desire and drive to make something beautiful out of leftover, thrown-away material that would other wise go unnoticed,” she said. “I believe in recycling, giving another life/use to material as we are such a disposable society and I support local secondhand-supply stores for a large portion of my material.” X See ARTIST B2

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Scherrer has branched out from her recycled-window designs to creating artistic mirror pieces that not only reflect the viewer’s image, but also shine with different textures of organically patterned glass. She started a business, Broken is Beautiful — Coloured

Cosmopolis at Paramount The Kamloops Film Society’s Fall Film Series is showing Cosmopolis at the Paramount Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 1. Showtime is 7 p.m. at the theatre, which is located in downtown Kamloops at Victoria Street and Fifth Street. Tickets are $8, plus $2 membership to Kamloops Film Society for non-members. Cosmopolis presents an apocalyptic nightmare at the end of the age of capitalism.

Glass Window Designs, a year ago and has been creating beautiful artwork for homes and businesses ever since. Sherrer was one of the featured businesses at the Kamloops Spring Home Show this year

and shows her work in many local venues, including The Art We Are, Black Creek Ranch, Karla Pearce Art Gallery, Classic Bookkeeping Services, Royal LePage Westwin Realty and KPA Printing.

One of her goals for the future is to expand her glass studio and move into creating artwork with hand-blown glass. Scherrer can be reached by email at vcscherrer@hotmail. com.

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Starbucks and White Spot will also chip in with a cup of hot chocolate and treats. This event is a fundraiser for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Kamloops, with donations appreciated. • There will be a great Halloween display at 6225 Dallas Dr. on Oct. 30 and Oct. 31, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Zombie fans will want to head to 638 Alberni Ave. in North Kamloops (behind Canadian Tire) on Oct.

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Dead but not forgotten! Join the Kamloops Museum & Archives for a guided tour of the Pleasant Street Cemetery where you will learn about various historical icons and famous people of our past. Discover all of the stories that lie beneath and hear some local tales. We will also be visiting the cemetery for the Provincial Home for Old Men and discussing the Kamloops Gaol. Focus on this tour will be for Remembrance Day. Kamloops Museum Nov 8 Thu

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This program is open to boys and girls ages 5-16 years old with developmental delays. Thee focus will be on learning to skate forwards and backwards, one foot glides, t-pushes, and stopping on both sides. The kids will also receive additional instruction on basic hockey skills. Please ensure that your child is already comfortable on the ice and that he or she is able to stand on skates. Siblings are encouraged to participate, as they help to make a more comfortable environment for your child. Siblings will have to register as well. Players must, at the very least, wear a full face mask, neck guard, gloves, hockey stick and skates. Full equipment is strongly recommended. Interior Savings Centre Nov 10-Dec 15 8:30-9:30 AM Sat 196484 Sports for Active Agers 55+ years

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As Canadians age we can anticipate a greater life expectancy with better health - if we stay active. Movement is motion lotion for our joints. For many of us we were too busy raising families and carving careers and did not have time to play sports. This new program is designed to provide you with an opportunity to try four sports at an introductory level in a comfortable environment: pickleball, badminton, basketball and table tennis. IN this chapter of your life, why not give sports a try? You’ll love it! TCC - Tournament Capital Centre Nov 1-22 10:00-11:30 AM Thur 200033 Little Explorers (Ages: 3-5)

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with a sub-planetary gear that contributes to improved fuel efficiency at high speeds and better response at lower speeds. Fuel economy with the CVT is rated at 6.6 L/100 km city, 4.9L/100 km highway and a claimed class-leading 5.8L/100 km combined all on regular. The manual is rated at 7.5/5.5L/100 km city/ highway. Note the CVT is better on gas than the manual, which Nissan points to as proof it is on the right track with the CVT. Nissan starting phasing out automatics 20 years ago and, to date, has installed more than nine-million CVTs in its vehicles. Another factor is weight, which is reduced by 150 pounds over the outgoing model, plus a rather slippery 0.29 drag coefficient, which is surprising due to its largish size for a compact. With the CVT, you can select either “Eco” or “Sport” or just leave it in “Normal”, using rocker switches on the dash to the left of the steering wheel. Select “Eco” and it changes the valve timing and transmission mapping for improved fuel economy. Go to “Sport” and the reverse is true, with a noticeable pickup in power. Like the 2013 Pathfinder reviewed on these pages, I was lucky enough to have a Sentra to myself for a day, with no restriction on where to go. I grabbed a SV CVT (which will probably be the volume model) and headed west toward the

coast from my hotel at the north end of Napa Valley in California. On the high-speed Highway 101, I went to “Sport” to get on the freeway; the engine responded well and

without the rubberbanding that so dogged early CVTs. On the highway at the posted 65 m.p.h. limit, I pushed the “Eco” button and the engine immediately

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC BUICK GMC DEALERS. GMC.GM.CA 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */â&#x20AC; â&#x20AC; Offers apply to the purchase of a 2012 Sierra Light Duty Crew Cab, Terrain SLE-1, based on a purchase price of $26,295, equipped as described. Freight included ($1,495). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC Buick GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. Purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Financing Services/Ally Credit. 2.99% financing offered on new or demonstrator Terrain SLE-1 models for 84 months. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 2.99% APR, the monthly payment is $132 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $1,088, total obligation is $11,088. WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. +The Best Buy seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. ^* For more information visit iihs.org/ratings. ^5 year/160,000 km (whichever comes first) Powertrain Component warranty. Conditions and limitations apply. Based on most recent published competitive data available for WardsAuto.com 2012 Large Pickup segmentation. See dealer for details. ÂĽÂĽ 2012 GMC Terrain FWD equipped with standard 2.4L ECOTECÂŽ I-4 engine. Comparison based on Natural Resources Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2012 Fuel Consumption Guide and Wardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Middle Cross/Utility Segment. Excludes other GM models. *â&#x20AC; Comparison based on 2012 Wards segmentation: Middle/Cross Utility Vehicle and latest competitive data available, and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. X$11,500/$3,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on the 2012 Sierra Light Duty Crew Cab/Terrain for retail customers only and are tax exclusive. Other cash credits available on most models. See your GMC dealer for details. â&#x20AC; *To qualify for GMCLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cash For Clunkers incentive, you must: (1) turn in a 2006 or older MY vehicle that is in running condition and has been registered and properly insured in your name for the last 3 months (2) turn in a 2006 or older MY vehicle that is in running condition and has been registered and properly insured under a small business name for the last 3 months. GMCL will provide eligible consumers with a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) to be used towards the purchase/finance/lease of a new eligible 2012 or 2013 MY Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, or Chevrolet Avalanche delivered between October 2, 2012 and January 2, 2013. Incentive ranges from $1500 to $3,000, depending on model purchased. Incentive may not be combined with certain other offers. By participating in the Cash For Clunkers program you will not be eligible for any trade-in value for your vehicle. See your participating GM dealer for additional program conditions and details. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate program in whole or in part at any time without notice.

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The 2013 Sentra is slightly longer and lower than the 2012 model, but looks bigger. It has been restyled with the twin-arrow grille treatment now being used by Nissan and Infiniti, overall it is a pleasant design but not bold. Inside, it’s another story, with available leather and maple-wood trim — but it’s the instruments that stand out for their clarity and simplicity. Always a stable seller, Nissan’s

Sentra has trailed the likes of Civic, Mazda3 and Corolla — but, that’s about to change. Nissan is in the midst of launching a whole slew of new products, starting with the Pathfinder reviewed on this page and the seventh-generation 2013 Sentra. Nissan makes it easy for buyers to choose, with one engine, two transmissions and four trim levels. The power plant is Nissan’s familiar 1.8-litre, inline fourcylinder driving the front wheels,

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producing 130 horsepower and 128 pound-feet of torque through a sixspeed manual (on the base S and SV) or next-generation Xtronic CVT. Pricing on the four trims starts with the entry-level S M6/CVT at $14,848/$17,548, the SV M6/CVT at $17,548/$18,848, the SR CVT at $19,948 and topping out with the SL CVT at $22,998. Nissan was one of the early adopters of CVTs and remains the leading proponent of the system. The CVT used on the Sentra is

equipped with a sub-planetary gear that contributes to improved fuel efficiency at high speeds and better response at lower speeds. Fuel economy with the CVT is rated at 6.6 L/100 km city, 4.9L/100 km highway and a claimed class-leading 5.8L/100 km combined all on regular. The manual is rated at 7.5/5.5L/100 km city/highway. Note the CVT is better on gas than the manual, which Nissan points to as proof it is on the right track with the CVT.

Nissan starting phasing out automatics 20 years ago and to date has installed more than ninemillion CVTs in its vehicles. Another factor is weight, which is reduced by 150 pounds over the outgoing model plus a rather slippery 0.29 drag coefficient, which is surprising due to its largish size for a compact. At the end of the day, I came away impressed by not just the mileage but the ease of handling on a wide range of road surfaces and speed limits.

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NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */â&#x20AC; Offers apply to the purchase of a 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab (Light Duty), 2012 Cruze LS (R7A), equipped as described. Freight included ($1,495). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Limited quantities of 2012 models available - Dealer trade may be required. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Chevrolet dealer for details. â&#x20AC; 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by Ally Credit/TD Auto Financing for 84 months on new or demonstrator 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $119 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. 0% financing offers are unconditionally interest-free. X$11,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on 2012 Silverado Light Duty Crew Cab (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other credits available on most models. â&#x2014;&#x160;To qualify for GMCLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cash For Clunkers incentive, you must: (1) turn in a 2006 or older MY vehicle that is in running condition and has been registered and properly insured in your name for the last 3 months (2) turn in a 2006 or older MY vehicle that is in running condition and has been registered and properly insured under a small business name for the last 3 months. GMCL will provide eligible consumers with a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) to be used towards the purchase/finance/lease of a new eligible 2012 or 2013 MY Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, or Chevrolet Avalanche delivered between October 2, 2012 and January 2, 2013. Incentive ranges from $1500 to $3,000, depending on model purchased. Incentive may not be combined with certain other offers. By participating in the Cash For Clunkers program you will not be eligible for any trade-in value for your vehicle. See your participating GM dealer for additional program conditions and details. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate program in whole or in part at any time without notice. â&#x20AC; *Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. Comparison based on latest competitive data available at time of printing. 5The Best Buy seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. +For more information visit iihs.org/ratings. ÂĽBased on retail registrations in the 12 months following launch. ÂĽÂĽCruze LS equipped with 6-speed manual transmission. Based on Natural Resources Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2012 Fuel Consumption Ratings for the Compact Car class. Excludes hybrid and diesel models. Your actual fuel consumption may vary.

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COMMUNITY IN KAMLOOPS’ SACRED HEART FOR 125 YEARS Sacred Heart Cathedral celebrated its 125th anniversary on the weekend, with mass at the church at Nicola Street and Third Avenue, followed by dinner at nearby St. Ann’s Academy. George Wycherley/KTW

RHONA BAKER Our devoted mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother was born in Kamloops on December 1, 1928 and passed away peacefully on October 23, 2012. Rhona was predeceased by her loving husband, Sidney George Baker, and is survived by her son Ronald (Susan), daughter Lauren (Michael), grandchildren Matthew (Mary), Chad (Monica) and Michelle (Dan) and great-grandchildren Jon, Sami, Emily, Ben and Sarah-Louise. Rhona was a longtime, active member of the Ladies Auxiliary to UTU. Mom was also a Cub Scout and Brownie Leader for many years. She enjoyed both playing and watching curling. She and husband Sid are remembered for their extensive gem and mineral collection which they generously donated to the Kamloops Museum. The family would like to thank Dr. Howie and the wonderful staff of the Hamlets for their compassionate care. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made in Rhona’s name to The Royal Inland Hospital Foundation. Arrangements are entrusted to Schoening Funeral Services 250-374-1454

DWAYNE EDWIN KLASSEN January 5, 1942 – October 23, 2012

Dwayne is survived by his loving partner Margaret, his son Riley Klassen and daughter Carleen Ellis of Edmonton, his brothers Jesse (Simone) of Big River Sask., Greg (Edmonton) his sisters Patricia, Samantha, and Donna (Saskatoon) as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and six grandchildren. Dwayne was born in Big River Sask. and started his truck driving career at an early age. He became a very accomplished truck driver, driving extensively in Canada and also the US. He drove logging trucks and ore trucks in BC and the Yukon before retiring to Kamloops in 2007. A memorial service will be held in Big River at a later date. Margaret would like to thank the doctors, nurses, therapists, care aides, social workers, and paramedics who were involved in Dwayne’s care at RIH, Ponderosa Lodge and Overlander Hospital. A special thank you to Jerry Lieuwen for his weekly visits. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2T1 or Ponderosa Lodge, 425 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2T4 in memory of Dwayne would be appreciated. Cremation entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service, 250-374-1454

Pennies From Heaven I found a penny today, Just laying on the ground But it’s not just a penny, This little coin I’ve found. “Found” pennies come from heaven, That’s what my Grandpa told me He said angels toss them down; Oh, how I loved that story. He said when an angel misses you, They toss a penny down Sometimes just to cheer you ou up, Make a smile out of your frown own So don’t pass by that penny, When you’re feeling blue It may be a penny from heaven That an angel tossed to you.

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Remembrance Day DEADLINE CHANGE Kamloops This Week will be closed on Monday, November 12th. Please note the following Classiﬁed Deadline Change: The deadline for Tuesday, November 13th will be Thursday, November 8th at 12pm.

Christmas Corner CHRISTMAS recipes wanted for our annual Cookies and Carols Cookbook. There will be prizes for winning recipes in each category (appetizer, entree, desert, and kids). Please email your recipes to ktw@kamloopsthisweek.com. Thank you

Coming Events COME do your Christmas Shopping with over 25 Local Home Based Businesses in Kamloops! November 3rd from 11-3 downtown at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour St.

ADVERTISE in the LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC The 2013-2015 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis The most effective way to reach an incredible number of BC Sportsmen & women. Two year edition- terriﬁc presence for your business.

GIFT BASKET franchise needed in your area. Start before the Christmas Season. For more information go to www.obbgifts.com and click on “own a franchise”. Any questions? Email head ofﬁce directly through website or call (778)-753-4500 (Kelowna).

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EARN 100% plus on our new product. I will be selling our bulk new product below cost to interested buyers. Please forward your interests by email. rgtkachuk@shaw.ca.

WELDER/FABRICATOR Westwinn/KingFisher Boats in Vernon, BC - looking for experienced welders. Quality is #1. Competitive salary & beneﬁt programs. Mon-Fri work week. send resume to recruiting@kingﬁsherboats.com

Class 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & US. Only drivers with 2 years exp. & US border crossing capability. Local Drivers also required. Dedicated tractors, paid drops, direct deposit. No phone calls Fax 250-546-0600

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Information TAKAHASHI OPTOMETRY CENTRE is pleased to announce that Dr. Donald Sanford has joined our practice. New patients and referrals welcome. 202-153 Seymour Street Kamloops, BC V2C 2C7 Phone 250-372-7910

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FOODSAFE COURSE by certiﬁed Instructor Saturday November 17th 8:30am-4:00pm $60 Preregister by phoning 250-554-9762

LEARN FROM Home. Earn from home. Medical Transcriptionists are in demand. Lots of jobs! Enrol today for less than $95 a month. 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com

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Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Owner Ops. to be based at our Kamloops or Kelowna terminals for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter & mountain, driving exp./ training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneﬁts package. To join our team of Professional drivers, call Bev at 604-968-5488 or email a resume, current driver’s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or fax 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. We thank you for your interest, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

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Career Opportunities

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RUSSAM HOLDINGS HAS OPENINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: Super-B log truck driver Vernon/Kamloops area. Log truck driver - Okanagan /Shuswap area. Highway driver Okanagan to Calgary runs. Commercial Transport Mechanic - Armstrong shop *Possible parttime positions available *Please email a resume and current abstract to Gerry@russamholdings.com or fax to 250-546-0602

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Tax not included. No refunds on classified ads.

DO YOU NEED IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE?

We are looking for energetic, customer service oriented individuals with keen attention to detail and a positive can-do attitude, who can thrive in a fun and friendly environment in our branch. Our CSRs provide excellent customer service, product knowledge and problem solving skills to retail and wholesale customers. We take care of our customers very well. To qualify for the position: • grade 12 graduate is mandatory • must have own vehicle • prior paint or retail experience is preferred • must be able to lift 70 lbs consistently throughout shift

• Skilled Workers Program • Student and Visitors Visa • Live-In Caregiver • Family Sponsorship • Citizenship • Business Immigration • Temporary and Permanent Work Visa • Advise Employers on Work Visa Procedures • Appeal to Immigration Decisions

As a fast growing organization, we have career opportunities for individuals interested in working in a dynamic environment. We offer a full training program, steady branch hours, Monday through Saturday, and the opportunity for advancement. This position could lead to regular full time with beneﬁts, proﬁt sharing and bonuses. If you are looking for an opportunity where you can assist in the development of our contractors business, by providing them with skilled knowledge and technical expertise, consider a career with Cloverdale Paint. The Place to Be! We pride ourselves in industry-leading customer service.

Shirley Palmer-Hunt, Certiﬁed Canadian Immigration Consultant

Please reply in person with your cover letter and resume to:

#302 - 141 Victoria Street, Kamloops Ph: 250-314-6555 Fax: 250-314-6514

shirley@sphimmigrationservices.ca www.sphimmigrationservices.ca

Cloverdale Paint 951 Victoria Street Kamloops BC Phone 250-377-8718

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Employment

Education/Trade Schools

WHY WAIT?

CREATING BRIGHTER FUTURES SINCE 1903

START IMMEDIATELY

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION TAKE THE FIRST STEP 250-310-5627

699 Victoria St. HUNTER & FIREARMS Courses. Next C.O.R.E. November 3rd & 4th Saturday & Sunday. P.A.L. Saturday November 17th. Challenges, Testing ongoing daily. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

Bill

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LIVE & Work in the Tropics. Become a Professional Scuba Instructor. Government Accredited Student Financing Available. Professional Diver Training (PDT). Training Professional Divers Since 1987. www.professionaldivertraining.ca

R E M OT E S I T E S A F E T Y. C A Online safety courses from $29.95: WHMIS, H2S, TDG and more. 1 - 2 hours each. No classroom, books, CD/ DVDs. Canadian Standards Compliant. Industry recognized certiﬁcates issued.

Help Wanted PHONE DISCONNECTED? We Can Help! EVERYONE APPROVED.

1-877-852-1122 PRO-TEL RECONNECT An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679 Karla Pearce Art Gallery is looking to fill the position of art class instructor. The ideal candidate will have (BFA) or equivalent + min 5 yrs teaching experience. Must be available days and evenings aprox 6hr/week $50per/hr. Please send cover letter, resume and jpeg. images of current art work to art@karla pearce.com MEAT MANAGER, Jasper Super A. Jasper Super A is looking for an experienced Retail Meat Manager. As Meat Manager you will be responsible for all aspects of the managing the department, including cutting meat. You must have working knowledge of gross margins, expense controls and human resources management. The successful candidate must have Grade 12 (or equivalent) and be able to provide a “clear” security clearance. If you have the skills and abilities please forward your resume to our Head Office, The Grocery People Ltd. (TGP) in confidence to: Human Resources Officer, The Grocery People Ltd., 14505 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, AB, T5L 3C4. Fax 780-447-5781. Email: humanresources@tgp.ca

Need $ for Xmas?

KTW needs door to door carriers in all areas of Kamloops. Call 250-374-0462 for a route near you!

BUSINESS Business Management Accounting & Payroll Administrative Assistant Business Administration International Trade Legal Assistant Marketing & Sales Sales Professional

TOURISM & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT Practical Nursing Community Support Social Services Assisted Living Health Care Assistant Health Unit Clerk Live-In Caregiver Pharmacy Assistant Spa Body Therapy

YOU DON’T HAVE TO STOP YOUR LIFE TO CHANGE ITS DIRECTION. ﬁt your lifestyle. Our career advisors will work with you every step of the way to tackle any career related challenge including exploring change, or personal career development.

TRADES

International Hospitality Tourism & Hospitality Food & Beverage Hotel Management Conference Management

Construction Electrician Levels 1, 2 & 3

EDUCATION Early Childhood Education Basic & Post Basic

FIND YOUR BEST FIT Before embarking on a sucessful career, you need to know what industry and general position you are interested in. Speaking with one of our career advisors will help you outline your career goals and what ﬁelds are best suited to you. You can even tour the campus, speak with current students, and ﬁnd out where our graduates are now. A new career and life path is only a meeting away.

CALL KAMLOOPS: 250-314-1122 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

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.

An opportunity is herecarrier for you. Consider being an independent for Kamloops This Week You will earn extra dollars twice a week to deliver an award winning Branch Kamloops, BC communityManager newspaper to- the homes in your neighbourhood. Interior Savings is the largest credit union based in the interior of B.C. We deliver excepCall us for more information on how you can tional ﬁnancial services and products to over 82,000 members in 14 communities through 21 become an adult carrier in your area. branches, two Commercial Services Centres and associated companies.

250-374-0462

We are seeking solution-focused people to help us deliver our vision – to be the best in the communities we serve. As a valued team member, you will experience a diverse, exciting and rewarding workplace and a great place to build a career.

Need More

Exercise?

We are seeking a Branch Manager for an exciting opportunity. As a key member of our management team you will ensure that the member experience lives up to our vision & values. The job features responsibility for leading the branch sales & service strategies including marketing, business building, and member relationship management. You will bring your personal strengths in communication, leadership, coaching, and mentoring to ensure that employee growth and development is aligned with business objectives and the success of the credit union. zzzzzzz zz zzzz zz zzzz zzzz......... zz Closing Date: November 12, 2012

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Qualifications: • A university degree in a related field, plus a Branch Compliance Manager Designation • Credit Union related designations and knowledge of relevant legislation (i.e. Financial Institutions Act) are a preferred asset • 7-9 years of leadership/management experience, preferably in the financial services sector • Knowledge of: employment laws, strategic management practices, and accounting principles and practices. • Exceptional strengths in communication, leadership, coaching & development. Qualified applicants are invited to forward their cover letter and resume to: Interior Savings Credit Union Human Resources Services 300-678 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna BC V1Y 6P3 Fax: 250-869-8339 • Email: hrworks@interiorsavings.com We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact short-listed candidates only.

LEARNING WITH PURPOSE SINCE 1903 CALL KAMLOOPS CAMPUS: 250-860-8884 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM *Not all programs available in all campuses.

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Handypersons

Help Wanted

Income Opportunity

Work Wanted

Financial Services

National Car Rental is currently looking for a car washer and customer service rep to work at both of our locations. Must be able to work unsupervised, have own transportation, and be available to work both evenings and on weekends. Please bring your resume in person to our downtown location at 174 west Victoria St

EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T immediate openings. Easy Computer work, other positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.hwc-bc.com

HOME & YARD HANDYMAN If you need it done, Give us a call ! Steve 250-320-7774

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

Medical/Dental

Alternative Health

CDA needed to cover for maternity leave from Nov 1/12 Please fax resume to (250)376-4298 . CDA Seymour Dental is looking for pt or ft CDA for maternity leave position Please apply to #1-737 Seymour St or reception@seymourdental.ca Dr. David Rushka’s dental ofﬁce requires a part-time (2-3 full days/week) CDA to cover a mat leave. Email your resume and cover letter to ddrdmd @gmail.com or deliver to #201-418 St. Paul Street

Asian Methods

North Okanagan Sawmill is looking to hire a Millwright and Heavy Duty Mechanic. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive beneﬁt package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637. ONLINE MEDIA Consultant Needed: Do you specialize in PPC, SEO, and Social Media? Apply to our job posting at http://tinyurl.com/93zreqk

Trades, Technical Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries. Call 250-374-0462 for more information. Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780-725-4430 SUTCO Contracting Ltd. requires a qualiﬁed Chip Hauler, based in Merritt. The position requires min. 2 yrs exp. inclusive of mountain driving, clean abstract and ability to crossshift working days and evenings. We offer extended beneﬁts, e-logs, satellite dispatch and steady work with direct pay. Fax: 250-357-2009 Tel: 250-357-2612 Ext: 230 or apply online; www.sutco.ca

Help Wanted

FALLERS needed for Seismic Line Cutting: Must be BC or Enform Level 3 Certified. Start mid to late November until March 2013. Call (250)2294709 panosil@telus.net www.wildfireinterface.ca JOURNEYMAN automotive technician required for busy shop in Revelstoke, BC. We are diverse shop, working on all makes and models, and are devoted to quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. Applicant would be required to do all kinds of repairs from chassis and brakes to electrical and in depth computer diagnostics. $25-30/hr. Please email resume to revelstokegarage@gmail.com or apply in person at The Revelstoke Garage - 1240 Powerhouse Rd, Revelstoke, B.C. JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN required immediately for Chrysler/ Dodge/ Jeep dealership in Salmon Arm, BC. Proven producer, good attitude, quality workmanship a must. Excellent wage and benefit package. Contact Pat 250832-8053, pat@brabymotors.com

Help Wanted

BUSY CHOPn BUTCHER SHOP BLOCK REQUIRES Murphy’s

deli and specialty meats

FULL TIME MEAT CUTTER Must be able to work alone Please apply in person to

Murphy's Chop 'n' Block • #10-1415 Hillside Dr.

RIVER CITY NISSAN Sales Representative The Thompson Okanagan’s #1 Nissan dealership requires a youthful and energetic auto sales representative. Import dealership experience is an asset. This is a full-time position.

Shane Jolicoeur Sales Manager 2405 East Trans Canada Hwy Kamloops, BC. V2C 4A9 Email: shane@rivercitynissan.com

We’re on the net at www.bcclassiﬁed.com

Services

Acupuncture - Acupressure Ultrasound - Aromatherapy Hot Stone - Parafﬁn bath FOR Chronic Disease Pain Management

M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660. NEED MONEY? No credit checks! No upfront fees! Immediate response! Electronic deposits and payments! 1 (866) 499-5629 www.mynextpay.com

Mon-Fri 9-6 Sat. by reservation

250.320.1209

www.yangjonesclinic.com

Fitness/Exercise

Health Products

WE will pay you to exercise!

GET 50% OFF - Join Herbal Magic this week and get 50% Off. Lose weight quickly, safely and keep it off, proven results! Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800-854-5176.

Deliver Kamloops This Week Only 2 issues a week!

call 250-374-0462 for a route near you!

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certiﬁcation, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Drywall

RICK’S SMALL HAUL For all Deliveries & Dump Runs. Extra large dump trailers for rent. We ﬁll or you ﬁll.

250-377-3457

Home Improvements ALL ABOUT HOMES 30 Years in Business Interior and Exterior Renovations and improvements. Basements, Decks, Sidewalks, Drywall, Flooring and more... Stan Turcott 250-682-1033

Landscaping LOOKOUTLANDSCAPING.CA

Irrigation Blowouts, Fall Cleanup, Debris Removal, Aerating, Gutters, Pruning, Snow Removal, Sanding 250-376-2689

DROWNING IN Debt? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Toll Free 1 877-5563500 www.mydebtsolution.com GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

Electrical ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR “A” Licensed Small Jobs Service Up Grades

Call Gerry 250-574-4602 Email gerrycline@shaw.ca

Livestock

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS

Merchandise for Sale

Livestock

Firewood/Fuel

QUARTER HORSES Jet Louie, Jet Deck, Hancook lines. 3 - 3yr old stud colts. Must Go! Take all 3 for $1000. or $500. ea. 2 blacks, 1 bay. 250-547-9763

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

Pets Animals sold as “purebred stock” must be registrable in compliance with the Canadian Pedigree Act. Free to gd home 1M, 1F Blue Heeler x Standard Poodle puppies (250) 377-5457 Free to good home beautiful neutered male cat looking for forever home (250) 679-8896 Own your own Snow Buddy, beautiful Golden Retriever puppies, 1st shots, dewormed, 1 year congenital health guarantee, $400. (250)421-0384 (250)426-8560

PETS For Sale? TRI-CITY SPECIAL! for only $46.78/week, we will place your classiﬁed ad into Kamloops, Vernon & Salmon Arm. (250)371-4949

YOUR BUSINESS HERE

Only $120/month Run your 1x1 semi display classiﬁed in every issue of Kamloops This Week

Call 250-371-4949 classiﬁeds@kamloopsthisweek.com

Drywall textured ceilings and painting 30yr+ exp ins trade cert. call Jeff 778-921-2497

Pets & Livestock

Misc Services THOMPSON VALLEY DISPOSAL LTD. 12 Yard Mini Bins & 20,30, 40 Yard BIG Bins NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL Locally owned & operated

250-376-5865 / 250-320-5865 CHRISTMAS recipes wanted for our annual Cookies and Carols Cookbook. There will be prizes for winning recipes in each category (appetizer, entree, desert, and kids). Please email your recipes to ktw@kamloopsthisweek.com. Thank you

Stucco/Siding

classiﬁeds@kamloopsthisweek.com

TRINITY SHEPHERDS Hybrid Malamute/Shepherd X puppies, shots/wormed. View parents. $250. 250-547-9763 TRINITY SHEPHERDS Long Haired Sable Shepherd puppies, available now, shots, wormed. $350. 250-547-9763

Merchandise for Sale

$100 & Under Panasonic PV-8453 Video Cassette Recorder. Never used $60 (250) 374-7139

$300 & Under 4 Good Year winter tires Ultra Grip I ce P215/60 R16 $300 (250) 374-0501 SNOW tires on rims very good cond R16 $250 for the set of 4 (250) 372-2689

Wood burning Mc Clary Annex Burner $325 (250) 3740501

$500 & Under 4 like new winter tires 185/55 R16 $500 (250) 828-0761

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

Did you know that you can place

250-260-0110

one week for FREE?

Misc. for Sale

TARPS! TARPS! “BEST PRICES IN TOWN!”

BLUE TARPS

10X8 weave (Medium Duty)

STARTING AT

2.49

WHITE TARPS

PETE’S FIREWOOD HOME DELIVERY MIXED CORDS

250-571-2656

Furniture

LEATHER SECTIONAL

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

Hobbies & Crafts CHRISTMAS RECIPES

$400 & Under

BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR - Regular & Screened Sizes -

Misc. for Sale

FIREWOOD for sale. Split birch, spruce or pine. Birch mix is $200/cord. Fir, spruce or pine $150/cord. Call 250554-5024 or 250-319-9873

Wanted for our annual Cookies and Carols Cookbook. There will be prizes for winning recipes in each category (appetizer, entree, desert, and kids). Please email your recipes to: ktw@kamloopsthiweek.com

Misc. for Sale

Do you have an item for sale under $500? your item in our classiﬁeds for

Call our Classiﬁed Department for details!

ROLL ENDS AVAILABLE $10/ROLL 1365 B Dalhousie Drive

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*some restrictions apply

Free Items Free moving (250) 374-2425

boxes

call

Woodﬁred Boiler. Tarm Innova 50 controls & storage. 250-344-2603 evenings. jcross@redshift.bc.ca

10X10 weave (Heavy Duty)

STARTING AT

3.59

BLACK TARPS 14X14 weave (Industrial Duty)

STARTING AT

5.19

FOAM SHOP MATTRESS REPLACEMENTS SINGLE TO KING SIZE

2” TO 6” THICK - CUSTOM CUT OR CUSTOM ORDER MEMORY FOAM TOPPER PADS - 3LB & 5LB DENSITY SINGLE TO KING SIZE - 2” & 3” THICK

CUSHION REPLACEMENTS TORN OR TATTERED? SOFAS, CHAIRS, OTTOMANS, SNOWMOBILES SEATS, TRACTORS

YOU NEED IT - WE WILL CUT IT!

CAMPING FOAM, MEDICAL WEDGES & BOLSTERS, PILLOWS

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Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for Sale STEEL BUILDINGS - Canadian made! - Reduced prices now! 20x22 $4,455. 25x26 $4,995. 30x38 $7,275. 32x50 $9,800. 40x54 $13,995. 47x80 $19,600. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670

Real Estate Commercial/ Industrial Property 680sq ft building on 399 Tranquille Rd. asking $900 monthly 250-376-5216 ask for Pete

For Sale By Owner

For Sale By Owner $39.95 Special!

The special includes a 1x1.5 ad (including photo) that will run for one week (two editions)in Kamloops This Week. Our award winning paper is delivered to over 30,000 homes in Kamloops every Tuesday & Thursday.

Call or email us for more info:

250-374-7467 classiﬁeds@ kamloopsthisweek.com

Houses For Sale

$529,900

709 ROSEWOOD CRESCENT

Custom home in the Rosewood neighbourhood in Sun Rivers, built for entertaining. Offers a gourmet cooks’ kitchen featuring granite (cafe imperial) island, stainless Kitchen Aid appl, Excel maple cabinetry throughout. Main flr is in a vibrant southwestern design w/bright open spaces & features a DR, cozy LR w/rich engineered HW flrs & gas F/P, office/den area which could also serve as a 2nd bdrm, a luxurious spa-like enste in Mbdrm, handy ldry/mud rm & a powder room. The daylight WO bsmt features huge rec room to accommodate the pool table & media area w/ surround sound, 2 bdrms, 4 pce bath & lots of storage. Plenty of outside areas to relax, gorgeous community water feature.

KEN FEATHERSTONE 250 374.1461

Westwin Realty

kfeatherstone@kadrea.com

Mobile Homes & Parks MODULAR HOMES and park model homes factory direct wholesale. New single wides $37,209 doubles $73,486 Special winter discounts! Call The Home Boys 877-976-3737 or www.hbmodular.ca

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1bdrm apt new kitchen on site w/d, min 1yr lease n/s, n/p ref $750 (250) 320-7622

Bed & Breakfast BC Best Buy Classiﬁed’s Place your classiﬁed ad in over 71 Papers across BC. Call 250-371-4949 for more information

Rentals Commercial/ Industrial 5677020

299 West Victoria St. • Highest Trafﬁc in City • Free Parking Approx. 2035 sq. ft. with Showroom & Ofﬁce PW Garage Door (10w x 12h) Air Compressor/Air Lines

$2500/month Andre 702-375-6069 or Frank 250-517-0848 2400sq ft with small ofﬁce 12ft overhead door, dimensions 30’ x80’ Avail Dec 1, $1425mo + hst Lyle 250-682-0005 or 250-578-7647 lv mess 2 Bay car garage / workshop 110 power rent/lease $400/mo Avail now 250-554-1300

Duplex / 4 Plex 1 Lrg 1bdrm furn duplex lakeview near Clinton $275 per mth 250-459-2387 aft 5pm 3BDRM Avail immed or end of mnth 2 bths, FS, fncd yd $1250/mo 314-7225/374-9923 3bdrm N. Shore 1 bth. very clean a/c, fenced, rec rm, renovated, n/s, n/pets, Avail now $1250 (250) 578-7529 NEWLY Renovated 3 bed, 1 bath Duplex on nice, quiet street in NS. Nice size fenced yard. 1/2 block to school and Rivers Trail. New appliances: F/S, W/D. NS. NP. $1200/month. Mark (250) 7947262

Homes for Rent 4bdrm house in Dufferin avail Nov 1st to May 1st 2013 low rent for immaculate care of house and property. Ref req. Phone James (250) 682-6686 Brock Small 2bdrm home w/d, n/s, n/p, large yard Avail Nov 1st $900+util (250) 320-9205 Completely renovated 5bdrm 2bth home on acreage 15min from city centre asking $2500 per/month city water parking for RV’s and large vehicles, Call 250-851-6800 for appointment to view

Rooms for Rent DOWNTOWN furnished Lhk. NP, NS,No drugs, men. $425 +dd, f/s & sink incl 374-2500. Mature female(55+) preferred shr kitchen and w/d $525/mon util inc 250-579-2511 lve mes

Shared Accommodation Furn bed rm cls to DownTown util incl must be employed or student $500 (250) 377-3158 Male seeking roommate Westsyde Furn. Close to bus $550/mo util incl. 579-8193 Cell 250-572-1048

Rentals

Transportation

Suites, Lower

Auto Financing

Commercial Vehicles

Trucks & Vans

Escorts

FOR SALE

96 GMC 4x4 3/4ton club cab 161270km wired for trailer, a/c, c/d, canopy incl, new battery $9,500 (250) 376-6918

#1A Enchanting Companion 250-371-0947. Sweet, pleasant, upscale, classy & fun. Hourglass ﬁgure. Discreet. 10am-8pm. www.kamloopsbrandi.com

2Bdrm Westsyde, reno’d, sep ent, patio, n/s, n/p, util incl, shr w/d $1000 (250) 579-5574

Transportation

Toyota Forklift

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IT BACK AND BASK IN THE INCREDIBLE investment you have just made. Your beautifully appointed condominium style home in the Talasa community is the envy of your friends and family. Gleaming granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, rift-cut wood-oak cabinets, sumptuous bathrooms with oversized bathtubs and porcelain-tiled floors, contemporary lighting, modern window treatments, electric fireplace and an expansive balcony that allows you to take in the magnificent city, mountain and golf-course views. While you look out over the mountainous terrain, dotted with sparkling city lights, it is hard to believe you are only five minutes from the downtown core and within minutes to Kamloops Airport, Thompson Rivers University and major transportation routes, making Talasa’s location very appealing. You can step out your door to the “green” grocer, grab a latte and engage in a friendly chat with your neighbours, all in the heart of the community — in the Village Centre. You have transitioned from renter to homeowner and, each day, you are embraced by the contemporary-style amenities and exquisite, resort-style living that Talasa has to offer. The Talasa Master Development, situated on a 12-acre parcel in the heart of the award-winning Sun Rivers Golf Resort Community, comprises an interesting and vibrant mix of residential and commercial uses. Once completed, the Talasa Development and Village Centre is expected to contain 450 multi-family residential condominium-style homes and a mix of commercial space, which will include a coffee shop, a green grocer, a bakery, a gift shop, a spa, a restaurant and pub, a 100-room hotel and a 12,000-square-foot Residents Club equipped with fitness facility, pool and recreational fitness programs — all of which will contribute to the uniqueness of Talasa. The capital cost to develop the Village Centre parcel is estimated at approximately $28 million. Once the plans are finalized, information packages and timelines will be available. Based on positive interest and successful financing efforts, it is anticipated construction will begin on the Village Centre in late spring of 2013. Three residential buildings, featuring 212 homes, have been constructed and completed. Sales have been strong, with more than 85 per cent of the homes sold and occupied. Talasa appeals to a wide range of demographics, with no rental, age or pet restrictions, giving the neighbourhood its vibrancy. First-time homebuyers, single professionals, empty nesters, active adults and unassisted seniors can all take advantage of Talasa’s affordable price point and attractive financing options. A studio-style home starts at $124,900, with no HST. A two-bedroom home starts at $239,900, with no HST.

There is nothing like Talasa in the Kamloops area. Its plethora of amenities and its attractive price point — studio-style homes start at $124,900; two-bedroom units start at $239,900, with no HST — have helped make Talasa the success it is.

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A&T watching its carbon footprint Jen Barter has some interesting murals these days. The office and marketing co-ordinator for A&T Project Developments, one of the city’s major builders, could decorate her fridge with some of the company’s old architectural plans — now coloured by youngsters at Kamloops day cares. Recycling the rolls to day cares for use for arts and crafts is just one way the business is working to reduce its carbon footprint as part of Climate Smart B.C. The company is one of two in the city to be accredited through Climate Smart after completing a program that requires A&T staff to look at how it could reduce all the greenhouse gas it uses, something that not only benefits the environment but also helps save money, Barter said. The first step in the program was to actually determine how big the company’s carbon footprint is, something that required calculating its energy consumption —

A&T Prject Developments is one of two Kamloops firms certified through Climate Smart B.C. The company meets provincial energy-efficient building standards and now is reducing its total corporate carbon footprint. KTW file photo

everything from hydro and gas to the cost to take materials to the city’s landfills. The goal is to see a 10 per cent total reduction, Barter

said, and, in the first month, energy use has already decreased. There are many ways it is being done by the company.

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when it is full — about once a week now — and found recyclers for building materials at construction sites. The company has even found a local firm that recycles ink cartridges from photocopiers. In its building practices, it follows the provincial BuiltGreen standards to ensure the greenest materials, products and standards are used. Something as simple as encouraging the use of webinars, rather than inperson meetings in the city, reduces the need to drive, which has its own financial and environmental benefit, Barter said. The staff has even figured out a way to recycle most of the cartridges from singlecup coffee makers, now just throwing out only the filter. Barter said the firm was approached by Venture Kamloops and the city to take part in the program last year. She’ll be tracking their energy use — and savings — for the next year.

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Area housing starts on par with 2011 Kamloops saw a significant increase in single-detached housing starts in September — and a decline in new multiple-housing starts, resulting in a year-to-date total slightly down from 2011. In September, according to Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) statistics, Kamloops recorded 38 single-detached housing starts, compared to 21 in September 2011. However, September’s lone multiplehousing start was overshadowed by the six recorded in September a year earlier. All of which means Kamloops, through the first nine months of 2012, has recorded 395 housing starts, down five per cent from the 417 starts registered through September of 2011.

Meanwhile, provincially, the Housing starts in British Columbia were trending at 26,893 units in September, according to the CMHC. The trend is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates of housing starts. “Housing starts in September in urban areas of British Columbia were in line with the sixmonth trend,” said Carol Frketich, CMHC’s British Columbia regional economist. Year to date total starts have reached 19,837 actual units with multiple starts accounting for three-quarters of housing starts so far in 2012. Overall, across the urban centres in the province, total starts this year remained ahead of the pace set last year.

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A masterful, master-plan community awaits

HE SUN RIVERS development is more than a housing community; it is a lifestyle community, as pointed out by Sun Rivers marketing co-ordinator Brynn Gise. The renowned community at the base of Mount Paul has many amenities that help to create the unique Sun Rivers lifestyle, including its championship golf course, Hoodoos restaurant and myriad walking trails. It is a community, Gise said, that encourages an active lifestyle. Recently, Sun Rivers earned a Five Blooms Award in the prestigious Communities in Bloom competition. The honour was linked to Sun Rivers’ showcasing its partnership with the Tk’emlups Indian Band. “That really ties into the lifestyle of what we’re trying to create here because Communities In Bloom is obviously about plants and

green spaces and sustainability,” Gise said. “But, the other big portion about Communities In Bloom is community pride and community events and coming together.” She noted Sun Rivers aims to have monthly events or sessions to bring the community together and have fun while showcasing

the neighbourhood’s spirit and pride. Gise said the security of knowing one’s neighbours are looking out for them is another important part of that sense of community and lifestyle. The master plan of Sun Rivers is another benefit for residents, who have an extra sense of security

knowing what their neighbourhoods will look like now and in the future as Sun Rivers continues to develop. “Being in a masterplan community that has guidelines provides a lot of security and appreciation to homeowners as well because they know what their neighbourhoods are going to look like, what

their neighbour’s houses are going to look like and that there are rules in place, in terms of tidiness,” Gise said. The goal for Sun Rivers is to ultimately have 2,000 homes and 5,000 residents. Today, there are about 640 homes completed or under construction, boasting 1,200 residents. In 2010, Sun Rivers

launched its newest estatelot neighbourhood in the Visao area — and, Gise said, it has been selling extremely well. In September, phase one of Belmonte — a 90-home Tuscan-style townhome development — was launched. The variety of homes available are tantalizing examples of the selection of living accommodations Sun Rivers has to offer. “There’s basically some kind of housing for any point of time in your life,” Gise said, noting there are apartments for people just starting out, townhomes for those downsizing and estate-lot homes that are perfect for families. Built on the Tk’emlups Indian Band reserve at Highway 5 North and Shuswap Road, Sun Rivers is minutes from downtown Kamloops and is known for its spectacular views of the magnificence of the Tournament Capital landscape.

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Canadian long winter nights are upon us, but that doesn’t mean hunkering down to wait out the cold weather. A cozy gathering with friends will ease the chill when the mercury dips below zero — and there’s no shortage of ways to get the good times rolling. It just takes a little creativity. Take a look at these ideas:

Host a theme night Nothing is cozier than a warm cabin on a cold snowy night, so why not recreate one in the comfort of your own home? Invite friends to sport their coolest retro sweaters and bring their favourite board games. Light a fire (or candles), set out blankets and serve après ski-inspired fare like fondue, sausages and roasted vegetables. Stock your bar with all the staples, as well as a few seasonal surprises giving the nod to winter, like Rickard’s Oakhouse, a smoky, lightly-toasted winter lager.

Cozy up with a favourite ﬂick Who doesn’t love movie night? Re-arrange your furniture in front of the TV or pile up pillows so everyone can snuggle up. A few favourite retro movies, nostalgic snacks like buttered popcorn, toffee and

oven-baked s’mores will ensure you create a night to remember. Then, sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

Bring it outside Let’s face it — we’re Canadian. We were made for the cold weather and, sometimes, outside is where it’s at. Guide guests to the backyard by lining your paths with candles placed in tins. If there’s enough snow, build a snowman butler to “serve” your friends munchies and use snow drifts to chill your beverages. Offer guests blankets and scarves and place a portable backyard fire pit (pursuant to local bylaws!) in the centre of the action to keep fingers and toes warm and toasty so the party can go late into the evening. newscanada.com

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Maintenance Matters:

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ANY B.C. residents seeking a more sustainable lifestyle are also thinking green when it comes to buying homes. “Green homes” — homes with earth-friendly features and construction — are becoming increasingly popular and available. And, with this growing trend comes a distinct set of issues to consider. Prospective homebuyers can start their research on the provincial Homeowner Protection Office website (hpo.bc.ca), which hosts a variety of B.C.-specific information and resources on green building and energy efficiency. Visit the website’s Research & Education section to search for information about energy efficiency programs, incentives and technologies; green building programs and rating systems; education and training programs; and other related topics. As a starting place, here are options to consider when buying a green home: • Green building program: Was the home built under a recognized program that promotes energy efficiency or green construction, such as Built Green BC, R-2000, EnerGuide, Green Globes or

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Canada for Homes? • Appliances: Energyefficient dishwashers, washers and dryers, refrigerators and freezers can cut energy consumption by as much as 50 per cent. Look for appliances that have an Energy Star mark or check its EnerGuide rating. • Water: Does the home have water-saving plumbing

fixtures, such as low-flow showerheads and faucets and a low-flush toilet? Also, look for an energyefficient hot water tank or a tankless hot water system that provides on-demand access to hot water. • Lighting: Look for dimmer switches on lights and ensure the lighting fixtures permit the use of energyefficient bulbs, such as compact fluorescent bulbs.

Check for task lighting to prevent having to light the whole room. • Heating and cooling: Find out if the home has high-efficiency heating and cooling systems and if it has a heat-recovery ventilator, which helps maintain high indoor air quality without excessive additional energy costs. • Building materials: Did the building materials come

from renewable, recycled or local sources, such as recycled steel or fast-growing renewable softwood grown in B.C.? Do indoor air-quality features include items such as low-emission cabinetry, low-volatile organic compound (VOC) paints and non-solvent-based adhesives and finishes? Ask if wood materials came from renewable

sources, such as bamboo and cork, or from wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, an international-certification system for forests and forest products. • Operation and maintenance: Ask whether the home’s green features have different maintenance or operating requirements you need to be aware of. Find out when they will need to be replaced, and how much that will cost. Go online to hpo.bc.ca for more resources addressing these and other green building and energy efficiency topics. The HPO website is also a comprehensive source of information for both homebuyers and builders, with details about home warranty insurance, the New Homes Registry, building practices, home maintenance, the building code and a variety of other subjects.

Free online subscriptions Subscribe to the HPO’s free online Maintenance Matters bulletins. As a subscriber, you’ll be notified by email when a new Maintenance Matters bulletin is available. To subscribe to this service, go to online to the HPO website at hpo.bc.ca.

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