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BC Safety Authority explains actions during flooding No apologies: Organization admits communication with other agencies needs improvement. By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
The BC Safety Authority says they could have worked more closely with organizations, including the District of Sicamous, in response to the flooding that occurred in the community following the June 23 debris flows. Last week, Sicamous council had an opportunity to meet with BC Safety Authority (BCSA) president Catherine Roome, and express their concerns and/or frustrations with actions the BCSA took in early July that left 35 properties without power. A number of those impacted, including the District of Sicamous, claimed they received no advance warning, and losing power meant basements could no longer be pumped out. Such was the
case with the former municipal hall on Riverside Avenue, which the district is now looking at demolishing to make way for more parking. “One of the reasons I’m here is it’s very true, those organizations did not work together as closely as they should have,” said Roome, referring to BCSA, Emergency Management BC, BC Hydro and other organizations that were brought into Sicamous in response to the flooding. “So what I would like to hear in your feedback is what you saw in terms of things that we could do to improve. That’s very important to me.” Asked if BCSA’s authority supercedes BC Hydros, Roome said Hydro accepts requests from BCSA represenSee Councillor says on page 2
Damage done: Sicamous council is considering tearing down the former town hall building after it suffered significant flood damage, allegedly exacerbated after the power was cut to pumps which had been removing water from the basement. File photo
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Boil water notice lifted, advisory in place Need Help? By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
Sicamous’ Boil Water Notice has been lifted. With turbidity levels nearing the zero mark (averaging 3 and
1.5 NTU), the District of Sicamous lifted the boil notice Thursday, Oct. 25, downgrading the warning to a water quality advisory. This is the first since the June 23 debris flow, and the
flooding that followed, that Sicamous’ water quality (excluding Two Mile) has had turbidity levels consistently low enough for a water quality advisory. With that, however, there are
still caveats. Residents with weakened immune systems, those under 12 or over 65 years of age, people with chronic illness or anyone wishing additional protection, are encouraged to boil
their water for one minute prior to consumption. The potable water supply currently at the recreation centre will be removed as of Friday, Nov. 2.
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Flooding estimated to cost district $1 million By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
The District of Sicamous is busy seeking funding that will offset the total financial impact of the this summer’s debris flow and flooding, estimated at $1 million. District financial services director Ruth Walper notes in a report
to council that the final cost to be incurred by the municipality is estimated to be between $150,000 and $350,000. “We will need to report further to council on options to fund this shortfall,” writes Walper. Council was required to approve an
amendment to the district’s 2012 financial plan to account for the $1 million expenditure, $600,000 of which is expected to be offset by the province and $148,000 through insurance. The insurance payout would be in relation to works in Two Mile, including the sew-
age lift station. “We are also trying to get information on the insurance payout with regard to the old municipal hall,” states Walper, referring to the Riverside Avenue building that incurred extensive damage from the flooding. “This however would be used to
demolish or restore the building based on council’s decision.” Walper notes that current figures are based on information available to date, and that this is a learning process for staff, who may “not have all the facts or be interpreting them correctly.”
Councillor says district will probably be seeking recourse Continued from front
tatives to disconnect a property when “we feel it is necessary to save someone’s life.” She added the two organizations have since determined they need to do a better job on protocol. “What happened here is going to change what happens everywhere else in the province,” said Roome. “So we want to take the lessons that were learned here about the different organizations coming together.” While Roome was invited by the district to visit council chambers, her presence was prompted, in part, by Coun. Fred. Busch, who at a July council meeting called the actions of the BCSA – removing meters and cutting power without
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notification – a “Gestapo-type” move. And neither Roome nor Busch were apologetic. “ I have no problem with your stated aims and objectives, but simply with the way they were carried out here in Sicamous…,” said Busch. Busch commented on the district building having to come down after the BCSA cut off power, and referred to a resident, also in the audience, who had her power cut without notice. “She was at home when the meter was pulled and all of a sudden she didn’t have any power – she didn’t know why until she discovered that the meter had been pulled,” said Busch. “Why? We don’t know. Because somebody thought
there could be a danger. They didn’t know, but they thought there might be. And that I think is really not acceptable.” Coun. Greg Kyllo, who chaired the meeting for Mayor Darrell Trouton, added the district is facing insurance issues regarding the flood-damaged municipal building, noting the district will probably be seeking recourse from the BCSA. At this point, Roome explained that the BCSA’s mandate to keep people safe refers not only to the public at large, but also first responders. “Anyone who walks past a property that may have energy that escapes through a path other than a control tap like wiring is susceptible to being elec-
November 10 - Annual Fall/Winter Craft Fair. At the Fire Hall on Davidson Drive, Swansea Point. Donations to the Food Bank accepted at the door. November 17-The Mara Annual Christmas Bazaar at the Mara Hall from 9-3pm. Lunch for $5 and a bake sale table of delicious goodies. Donations of food or cash will be accepted for the Christmas hamper program. Come and find that special gift! For information - contact Frances 838-2121. December 1- Eagle Valley Artisans Arts & Crafts Sale, 10 AM – 3 PM at the Red Barn in Sicamous, 226 Riverside Ave. For info call 250-836-4613 Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday- Sicamous Lions Club meets at the Sicamous Seniors Activity Centre, 1090 Shuswap Ave, Sicamous. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm. Everyone Welcome. For info contact Joan at 250-836-4876 or Kathy at 250-836-3267 Every 1st & 3rd Wed.- Parkinsons Support Group at First united Church. 20 - 4th Street SE, Salmon Arm at 10 am. Contact Doreen at 250-8362509. Every 1st & 3rd Wed. Eagle Valley Photography Club starts on Oct 17. Everyone welcome. 7 pm at the Red Barn. Every 4th Mon.- Royal Canadian Legion Br. #99 general meeting, 7 p.m.
trocuted, and I take that very seriously,” said Roome, who then introduced Mike Pilato, who is in charge of BCSA operations in the Interior. Pilato explained some of the specific situations faced by the BCSA in Swansea Point (which also experienced a debris flow on the 23rd), and where it was deemed necessary, for public safety, to disconnect power. “I really do feel for the people that were inconvenienced, but I’d rather err on the side of angels,” said Pilato. “We looked at 600 properties, and it is a rapid assessment. If we see standing water outside the level of the basement of the home, we do make a judgement call that there could perhaps
Third Sunday of the month -Regular meeting of the Eagle Valley Artisans Guild. 3:30 pm - Red Barn, Sicamous. Guests welcome. For info contact Terry Sinton: 250-836-4613. Every Monday and Thursday -Chairbiotics (low impact exercise) Seniors activity Centre 10:00 am. Join us. $2 each. Every Mon. & Fri. - Bridge, Seniors Activity Centre, 1 p.m. Every Tues. Stopping the Violence Program in Sicamous - counselling for women who have experienced abuse during childhood or adult relationships. No charge. Call Kathy at 250-8329700. Every Tues. - Sicamous Amateur Drama Club rehearsals, 7:00 p.m., Red Barn Arts Centre. 8364705. Tues. & Thurs. - Carpet Bowling at the Seniors’ Activity Centre at 1 p.m. Every Tues. & Thurs. - Seniors Meals provided, 12 noon in Common Room at the Haven. Every Wed. Wednesday Arts for Everyone. 10 am 3 pm starting September 5. For info contact Juanita at 250-836-3019 or Gail- at 250-836-5472 Every Wed. Girl Guides of Canada. Sparks - 3:00 pm. Brownies - 4:00 pm. Girl Guides - 5:30 pm.
be water within the home.” Pilato said all of the 35 disconnected properties were left with documentation. “For the people that were home, we did our best to explain the situation they were in,” said Pilato, referring to one instance where the BCSA spent an hour working with a home owner to assure they would not be left without power. Pilato, like Roome, conceded that in the future, if a similar catastrophe should occur, the BCSA will need to work better with other agencies, adding he couldn’t say the outcome would be any different. “But at least, hopefully, we can educate people ahead of time or do the best we can,” Pilato added.
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New members welcome Every Wed. Lunch by a donation at the Seniors Activity Centre, 1091-Shuswap Avenue at 12 noon. Every Wed. - Seniors Crib, 7:30 p.m., Haven seniors building. Everyone welcome - you don’t have to be a senior. Socializing and coffee served after crib. Info: Esther 836-4373.
Every Thurs.- Crib and darts 7 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99. Everyone welcome. Every 1st, 3rd, 4th Thurs. - Keepsake Kwilters meet at the Haven Common room 1095 Shuswap Avenue at 7:00 p.m. For info call 250-836-2695. Every 2nd and 4th Thurs. Options For Sexual health from 7 to 9 p.m., Sicamous Health Unit.
Every Wed. - T.O.P.S. (Take off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday morning at the Sicamous Rec. Centre (arena). Weigh in at 9:00 am and meeting at 9:30. Everyone Welcome. Ph: 250-8364041 for info
Every 3rd Thursday monthly meeting of the Malakwa Community Association at 7:30 in the Malakwa Hall.
Every Wed until July 25 - Sicamous Mixed Softball League games, 6:30 pm at Finlayson Park
Every Fri. - Eagle Valley Brush & Palette Club, Red Barn, 10am-3pm, Everyone welcome!
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Every Sat. - Outdoor market – back parking lot of Sicamous Legion $10/space. No booking required. No required start or end times.
Every Thurs. - Malakwa Thrift Store 10:00 am 4:00 pm. $2 a bag (clothes sale) Located between the two churches. Every Thurs. - Sicamous Crokinole Group meets at 7pm at the Sicamous & District Recreation Centre - upstairs for more info and to join call Dave Reed @ 250-836-3652 Every Thurs.-Ladies shuffleboard at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99 in Sicamous. 1pm3pm. All ladies welcome.
Every Fri. - Parents & Tots, 10-12 noon at Catholic Church. 836-3440.
Every 1st & 3rd Fri. - Pool Tournament at the Royal Canadian Legion #99 at 7:00 pm. Every 4th Sun. - OAPO Birthday Tea for members & friends, Seniors Activity Centre, 2 p.m. Last Saturday of every month -Sicamous Royal Canadian Legion #99 Ladies Auxilliary dinner 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Positive changes planned for thrift shop By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
Contrary to how it might look, a fence going up in front of the Sicamous United Church Thrift Shop is part of an effort by the church to set a more positive tone in the community. The fence, which is currently being set up around the thrift shop’s drop-off area, is but one way in which the church is trying to deal with operational concerns in a manner that is still respectful to the community. Church minister Kelly Grittner says the thrift shop and its volunteer staff regularly struggle with how items are received, particularly when the shop is closed. “Our volunteers are getting older, so we’re actually going to have to try and fence part of our drop-off area, so as to do two things,” Grittner explained. “One, some people are upset when they drop off some really good stuff and it doesn’t make it through to the thrift shop, because we’re closed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and some stuff gets re-
Piling up: United Church minister Kelly Grittner looks over the bags of clothes donated to the church Thrift Shop. Photo by Lachlan Labere moved. “That doesn’t upset me that much, I always hope that the people really need it… So what we’re looking to do is create is space where people can drop off stuff and perhaps have it locked up on the weekends or when people aren’t here.” The second issue is items that are dropped off that the shop cannot use – heavy items such as old mattresses, that people are asked not to dump – either in person or by signs posted outside the shop – but do so anyway. “We say we don’t want hide-a-beds; here we have two today that people have dropped off,” says Grittner, add-
ing the thrift shop’s dumping fees currently amount to about $8,000 a year. “We’d rather find a way to put that money into the community than spend it hauling stuff up to the dump.” Grittner also wants to change the signs outside the shop to ones that promote a more positive message. “I can see where it would be a little bit offensive to people, telling them they’re on camera and they could be charged, and that sort of thing,” says Grittner, who is grateful for the generosity of Sicamous residents and visitors alike. Another change the church hopes to undertake that will be less ob-
vious to the public is an expansion of the sorting area for all the items that are dropped off. “Our fellowship room was built for use by the church back when the church was larger – We’re actually going to be expanding into this area so it will allow for an easier way for people to sort through the materials we get in and, once this is done, hopefully expand our display space,” says Grittner, emphasizing the expansion is to make life easier on the volunteers who help keep the thrift shop in operation. There’s always a need at the shop for good quality clothes, says thrift shop manager Bernice Hyam.
Toys are also popular. Appliances, however are not really needed. And electronics may be phased out. “We have quite a bit of electronics dropped off, and really, our insurance would rather we not have electronics…” says Grittner. “So we’re hoping to cut down on mattresses, hide-a-beds, electronics, which will free up some more floor space for some other goods we’d like to display.” Another new venture for the church is a new $1,000 bursary being offered to Eagle River Secondary students who volunteer with the shop. The intent is to promote volunteerism among younger generations. Grittner is hopeful the church will one day be able to offer a second bursary.
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Have a Happy and Safe Halloween The Columbia Shuswap Regional District would like to remind residents and visitors in: • Electoral Area ’C’ - South Shuswap; • Electoral Area ’E’ - rural Sicamous including Malakwa and Swansea Point; and • Electoral Area ’F’ - North Shuswap and Seymour Arm; that fireworks regulations are in place which prohibit the purchase, sale and discharge of fireworks.
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A minute or two on the Internet a day could go a long way to help Sicamous’ food bank. The Eagle Valley Food Bank is one of 100 food banks across Canada selected to participate in this year’s Kraft Food for Families program. Beginning Nov. 1, people can go to www. kraftfoodforfamilies.ca to register in support of their local food bank. By doing this, Kraft will donate 50 cents to that food bank. And 50 cents will be donated every day registrants return to the website, up until Dec. 31. At that point, the food bank with the most registrants will receive a $5,000 donation. “Obviously, with everything that’s happened in Sicamous, we’re kind of hoping people will support our
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Eagle Valley News
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n 1988, a far-reaching trade agreement was considered an important enough issue to base an election on it. Not so anymore. It was in 1988 that Brian Mulroney of the ruling Progressive Conservative Party called an election, in part, because of the Free Trade Agreement proposed for Canada and the United States. In fact, the election was dubbed by some as the Free Trade Election, with the agreement being the dominant issue of the campaign. It was a very controversial agreement, possibly the most controversial agreement of its type in Canadian history. In 2012, another controversial trade agreement is in the making, set to be signed today, Oct. 31. This time, the public doesn’t get a say. In fact, the public receives no information announcing its importance to Canadians. The Canada China Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Act (FIPA) is expected to be ratified today, without a single debate or public discussion of this 31-year deal. According to a Toronto law professor who specializes in international investment law, and others who have studied and oppose the agreement, the deal allows Chinese firms to sue in special tribunals to protect themselves from Canadian government decisions, whether they be municipal, provincial or federal. The same is true for Canadian companies in China. However, no Canadian companies nor governments will be able to sue a Chinese investor for breaking laws – whether they be environmental, labour-related or other. And, in a new and particularly disturbing twist, the Chinese lawsuits can be kept secret. With the increasing investment in Canada by China, and the environmental concerns around major projects in this country, Canadians deserve better than this cynical approach to democracy. At the very least, the public has a right to hear details of this agreement before it’s set in stone for three decades.
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Little new offered in B.C. Liberal renewal By Tom Fletcher News Columnist
WHISTLER – B.C. Liberal delegates gathered for their convention on the weekend at the Chateau Whistler, the same luxury hotel where Gordon Campbell fired up the troops in 2008. Back then the advertising slogan was “Keep BC Strong.” Unveiled at Premier Christy Clark’s pre-election pep rally: “Together. Building BC.” This slight change hints at the big difference. Campbell led a front-running party to a third straight majority, while Clark is a struggling underdog pleading for unity to turn back an NDP tsunami. Hence “Free Enterprise Friday,” a discussion open to nonparty members. Clark began with an upbeat speech urging party members to “reach out our arms, open the tent and be as big as we can possibly be.” An accountant spoke to a packed room about the
growing unfunded liability of public sector pensions, most of which are still of the “defined benefit” variety. Based on bond interest rates that have since sunk to all-time lows, these government-guaranteed pensions are now a free ride for those lucky enough to have them, funded by the taxes of private sector workers who in many cases have no pension plan at all. There was talk of passing a law that all new public sector hires be restricted to a “defined contribution” plan where the employee and employer contribute equally and the pension is based on what those contributions yield. This would provoke the mother of all confrontations with the B.C. Federation of Labour, but there was no evidence yet that this is going beyond the talking stage. Delegates passed two motions, one calling for public sector unions to disclose what they spend on salaries, political activities
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and lobbying, and another advocating a ban on unions spending compulsory dues on political campaigns. This is a pet project of Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad, whose constituency sponsored both motions. Rustad presented a private member’s bill last year to require detailed disclosure, but it was left to die on the order paper. Like all the policy resolutions debated at the convention, these ideas are not binding on the government. Again, there is no actual change on the horizon. Delegates rejected another motion that would have made membership in the B.C. Teachers’ Federation optional. This would have been a declaration of war on B.C.’s most militant union, just as Clark and Education Minister Don McRae embark on a long-shot bid to end the decades of confrontation that have defined that relationship since teachers
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were relegated to the industrial union model of labour relations. There was a brief debate on a motion to scrap the carbon tax, sponsored by northern members who see it as unfairly punitive on those who endure cold weather and long highway drives for themselves and the goods they need to have trucked in. This was rejected too, after delegates were reminded that the tax now takes in more than $1 billion annually that is used to reduce business and personal income taxes. Scrapping it would amount to announcing across-theboard income tax hikes, contradicting 12 years of B.C. Liberal policy just before an election. The good news for Clark is that the 2012 convention was a high-energy, well-attended event that contradicts the notion of a party in disarray. The bad news is, nothing has really changed.
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Time for action on China trade agreement I am embarrassed to say that I have been ignorant about the looming China-Canada investment treaty. Why has such a critical impending issue been kept secret up to just recently? This deal is about to be signed without any public consultation, any Parliamentary debate or even a single vote in the House of Commons.
How can we sit back and accept such blatant disrespect for either the will of Canadians or for our democratic institutions? I was not aware of the actual content and the serious implications of this trade agreement. The big secretive rush to pass this through should raise a red flag to all Canadians. If you should care,
please take immediate action and alert your friends to do the same. The ratification process isn’t complete until Nov. 2. Due to limited time, may I suggest the following website to help sum things up quickly. It is also excellently set up for you to take some quick action if you haven’t already done so: www.greenparty.ca/
stop-the-sellout. Understand that our B.C. government (as well as any other provincial government), holds the power to halt the legalization of this China-Canada investment treaty by filing an injunction. Such a halt would provide the time to examine, discuss and debate this trade deal before signing it. Because of existing,
Safe water still needed for vulnerable citizens A notice has been placed on mail boxes in the vicinity and on doors into public businesses that states the boiling notice will be removed on Thursday Oct. 25, and the potable water supply located at the Sicamous Recreation Centre will be removed on Friday Nov. 2. The notice also states that certain groups, including people with weakened immune systems, elderly over 65 years of age, residents with chronic illness (diabetes) and people wishing additional protection should take additional precautions such as boiling water, using filtered or distilled water. I am very sure that this plan is not acceptable and we should be receiving potable water service until our water system is up to Interior Health standards. Not everyone identified in the selected group above has a computer to access the district website or is able to read the notices posted around town. All permanent residents have gone through a summer of immense incon-
venience with hauling and boiling water, and having to buy bottled water. We all understand that the flooding was caused by human error or an act of God, but the crisis is not over. The district must continue to take responsibility by providing potable drinking water until our system is up and
running 100 per cent in our region. We have all paid the price since June to keep healthy by driving to water dispensers and buying bottled water, which comes out of our personal budget. We cannot continue to allow the district to place our residents in a possible situation of becoming ill, especially since
our possibly vulnerable seniors make up a high percentage of taxpayers in Sicamous. The district needs to reverse this mandate and keep all of us supplied with safe, potable water, without the fear of becoming ill due to possible turbid contamination. Gary FT Ferns
strong B.C. citizen support versus this treaty, and related environmental issues such as the pipelines and oil tankers, Christy Clark may be the most likely premier to do so. Support by e-mailing her offices at premier@gov.bc.ca or fax 250-387-0087. Marie-Paule Lacasse
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COMMUNITY Boo: Parents and their wee ones pose in costume during the Sicamous Parents and Tots Playgroup Halloween party. The free program, for children newborn to age 5, runs each Friday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Lady of Fatima Church. Photo submitted
Arts council considering ukulele group Don’t miss Valdy and Gary Fjellgaard – The Contenders at the Red Barn Arts Centre on Nov. 7, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are available at the Eagle Valley Pharmacy. It has been a couple of years since Valdy/Fjellgaard have been to Sicamous and they are looking forward to performing at the Red Barn Arts Centre again. Hopefully people will come out to see this dynamic duo so that they will come back again in the future.
Arts offerings Nov. 17 is the large craft fair in the Eagle River Secondary school gymnasium. The Eagle Valley Arts Council will have a table set up and will be representing several of its member groups. There will be active recruiting going on for the Sicamous Amateur Drama Club. New
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blood is needed in order to continue, and now is your chance to sign up. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to have an awful lot of fun. The new groups, Wednesday Arts For Everyone and the Eagle Valley Artisan Guild, will also be there. Have you ever thought of playing the ukulele? Groups are sprouting up all over the world and there is an interest to form one here. Again, no experience necessary since the fun is all about learning to
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play together, and it does not take long before you will be able to play a little tune. The ukulele is not a toy but a real musical instrument, and the beginning chords are very easy to learn. A ukulele circle has no goals or objectives except to provide a place where ukulele enthusiasts can meet, play some songs and have a few laughs. Other instruments are also welcome as they provide wonderful accompaniment to the plonking. An electric bass guitar, a trumpet, a banjo, a fiddle, a saw – the sky is the limit. James Hill is a graduate of a Langley school where ukulele is taught, and has the most incredible uke orchestra. Hill has become the world’s best ukulele player. Google has many interesting things on the ukulele and James Hill. Check
it out and see what this little instrument is capable of. But for the ukulele circle it is just about learning the basic chords. There have been inquiries about starting a choir as well, a fun choir so that you do not feel inhibited about your vocal abilities. Reading music is not required and again the main object will be to get together and to have a good time. Watch for a table at the fair for the Eagle Valley Photography Club as well. They can
tell you all about their program and how to participate. So come to the craft fair to sign up or to get more information about any of the above. If you can’t make it in person to the fair but are interested, call Carla Krens at 250-836-4705 for enrolment or information. If you have any arts news or need information regarding the arts in Sicamous, contact Carla Krens at 250-836-4705 or at carlakrens@telus.net.
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SICAMOUS EAGLES PLAYER PROFILE Position: Forward Home Town: Smithers, BC Age: 19 Height: 6’ 2” Weight: 180 Prev Team: Sicamous Eagles Hobbies / Interests: Baseball, biking Personal Hero: Grandpa Goals / Objectives: Win a Championship Favorite NHL Team: Vancouver Canucks Favorite Player: Mike Wall Favorite Music: Country Favorite Food: Steak and potatoes What do you like best about playing hockey in Sicamous: Lunch Bunch and great fan support!
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Technology job opportunities booming in Canada “British Columbia has a ready source of great jobs and careers in technology. Our education programs need to keep up with that demand.” John Leech, Executive Director of the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC, explains that, “Every system we rely on – water, roads and transportation, telecommunications and Internet, hydro and natural gas, environment, health, forestry, and many more – utilizes engineering and applied science technology professionals working in the background. BC’s telecom and IT, animation and many other sectors produce new careers every month.” ASTTBC has more than 10,000 members currently working in thousands of careers available to graduates of two-year diploma programs available at the British Columbia Institute of Technology
and other B.C. colleges its office administration and institutes. courses. “Our members enjoy “People already in an rewarding, well-paid office environment are and offinding ten retheir cessionskills “In B.C. and proof are getacross Canada, careers t i n g technology in public outdatpermeates every service ed, so workplace and and the they are job.” private coming John Leech sector to us a l i k e ,” to upLeech grade states. those “For huge numbers of skills and they can do young men and women, it right here in their technology is the an- own communtiy,” says swer. In B.C. and across Carmel Burt, office adCanada, technology minstration instructor. permeates every work- “People are aware of place and job. We need the need to stay current to get capable students with technology.” involved and engaged Leech calls on govin applied sciences and ernment for renewed head off workforce efforts to build student shortages by building a skills and confidence in B.C. ‘Science and Tech- math and science. nology Culture’.” “We especially need In Salmon Arm, to interest young stuOkanagan College is dents in science and how responding to the need things work,” Leech for office workers to says. “Young students keep up with the latest use technology every in technology through day – smart phones,
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iPads and computers. They play video games, even build robots.” Leech lauds the recent “Year of Science” program that encouraged students toward so-called “STEM” subjects – science, technology, engineering and math. Citing the recent $6 million B.C. campaign to encourage careers in trades, Leech urges a similar effort to build awareness of engineering careers. Even the Canadian Council of Chief Executives expressed concern that only 37 per cent of 16- to 18-yearolds were interested in taking even one postsecondary course in sciences, according to a recent Angus Reid survey. Leech says the opportunities for those seeking work in the technology field are considerable given a wave of retirements of present-generation B.C. technology professionals that is already un-
Promoting tech jobs: John Leech stresses the importance of tech jobs in the province. derway. “Half of our membership is now middle-aged
at 45-plus, and 22 per cent are over age 55!” he says. “Every region
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The Sicamous Eagles didn’t disappoint home fans Saturday when they scored a 3-1 victory over the Chase Heat. That the Eagles were able to overcome the Heat – cellar dwellers in the Doug Birks Division – shouldn’t have been a surprise to anyone. Though the effort that was required to do so might have. Sicamous’ first goal of the evening came late in the first period during a power play from Kelyn Opel, assisted by Brendan Devries and Brayden Taekema. The other two markers were scored in the second half of period two, both by Devries, with assists going to Opel, Taekema and Crump. Chase’s sole goal came in the last 50 seconds of the frame. Hubris may have been partially to blame for the work it took for Sicamous to put the Heat away. “I think they were looking past that game, figuring it was Chase and they had it in the bag and they didn’t,” says Eagles manager
On the offensive: Sicamous Eagles scramble to put the puck in the Chase net during play Saturday at the rec centre. Photo by Sharon Thibodeau Wayne March, adding the Heat played a really good game. Also not helping the situation, adds March, is the fact that the Eagles are down four defencemen due to injuries. And not the kind where they’ll be returning to the ice soon. Joel Kipp is one of the latest put out of commission. March says he’ll be out for about four weeks after he was crosschecked headfirst into the boards in play last week versus Castlegar. Jamie Gallo is out with a dislocated shoulder. Another player is out with a knee
injury, and yet another with a collarbone separation. Forwards Connor Fynn and Jagger Bowles are also on the mend. “We’ve really been devastated by injuries,” says March. “And these are veteran players, not just rookies.” With the Eagles looking at a long, threegame road trip this coming weekend, the scramble is on to find alternate players. “And we may be losing goaltender (Jack
Surgenor) to Merritt – they called him up today,” adds March. “He’s there all week and they want him to play Friday night. We’re leaving Friday morning so we lose him too. (Kris) Joyce, he can step in, but you can’t go with one because they see that, and you don’t have a backup on the bench, and they’ll run him.” Given the circumstances, March is quick to commend the stillactive Eagles for stepping up and doubling
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