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Simpcw First Nation to conduct information picket about proposed Harper Creek Mine They also want to ensure that, if the project is implemented, the level of local long-term economic Simpcw First Nation announced benefits is proportional to the envion Friday that members of the band ronmental impacts and risks borne would conduct an information picket by local communities both during at the corner of Highway 5 and the mine’s operation and after it is Vavenby Bridge Road on Thursday, decommissioned. Nov. 8. Members of the genAccording to the eral public interested band’s media release, the both in maintaining purpose of this event will be to draw the attention Members of the a high quality natural environment and in of the public to Simpcw general public creating stable longconcerns about the proposed Harper Creek are welcome to term jobs for local businesses and workers Mine. visit the Simpcw are welcome to visit At this point in time the Simpcw informaSimpcw First Nation neiinformation tion picket in Vavenby ther supports nor opposes picket in Vavenby today from 11 a.m. to the project. It does, how2 p.m. ever, have serious contoday from 11 The Harper Creek cerns about the project’s project is a proposed long term impacts on a.m. to 2 p.m. open pit copper-goldthe environment, on the silver mine that would aboriginal title held by be located about 10 km Simpcw in its traditional southwest of Vavenby. territory and on the abilYellowhead Mining is ity of Simpcw members promoting it. to maintain their tradiIn August of 2011 tional aboriginal rights members of the and activities on the land. Neskonlith Indian Band held a small Simpcw community leaders are demonstration at the Community very much in favor of sustainable Resource Center in Clearwater to long-term economic development protest the proposed signing of a in the North Thompson Valley, for cooperation agreement between the benefit of their own community Imperial Metals and Simpcw First and also the other communities in Nation in regards to a proposed the region. They do, however, want lead-zinc mine at Ruddock Creek to ensure that the public is aware of near Tum Tum Lake. the environmental costs and risks At the same time, members of associated with a major open pit copAdams Lake Indian Band set up a per mine in the area and the mitigablockade that reportedly restricted tion measures that will be needed to access to Imperial Metal’s exploraaddress these should the project go tion camp near Ruddock Creek. ahead.
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Baylee wins bronze Baylee Sallenbach gets a hug from her grandfather, Jim Sallenbach, after being presented with the Governor General’s medal for being the student with the highest grade point average at Clearwater Secondary School in the 2012 graduating class. Because last spring’s awards ceremony was held before the end of the school year, a special assembly was held at the school on Friday. For more results, see page A20 inside. Photo by Keith McNeill
Roundabout project takes its first steps An excavator begins digging a trench in Clearwater Valley Road north of the intersection with Highway 5 on Monday. An augur will be placed in the trench to burrow holes under the highway to relocate water and sewer lines - the first step in construction of a proposed roundabout. Photo by Keith McNeill
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324 Harby Road $549,900 Custom log hm-2 acres, view of Dutch Lk. 2 decks. Heated flrs & lrg lvg rm. Dlx ktch fir cab, granite CT, BI appl, WI pantry. Loft, lux. mstr w/BI dressers, jetted tub. 2bdrm bsmt suite 956 Barber Road $489,900 24 acre w/log home. Views. Full suite. Wood accents. 1 bdrm bsmt suite & cabin (rented). Veranda, Several buildings + horse stables, tack room & hay barn. Fenced & Xfenced. 344 Musgrave Road $449,900 NEW RIVERFRONT!! On Clw River. Paved drive, gardens, Pergola & water fountains. Tiled carport & stairs covered & open decks. Tiled foyer, HW floors, open concept. Galley Kitchen, wood cabinetry, lrg pantry, 3bdrms, & reno’d bath. Tiled stairway. Separate 1 bdrm suite w/own entry, w/lrg ktch. & lvgrm w/stone FP. 20x16 shop. 549 Fawn Road $425,000 Double lot, view of Dutch lk. HW. Newer cabinets. 2 bdrms + 1 in basement w/mstr upstairs w/ensuite. Hot tub, pool & shop 24x30. Several decks covered & open on quiet subdivision 1540 Clw Valley Rd $379,900 1/4 section (160 acres) close to Clearwater. Hydro line to building site. 24x48 fully wired shop w/2 12” lean-tos, established well, septic installed. Magnificent view& is cleared for the house. 1209 Bain Rd $339,900 Views, 3 bdrm. Upgrades, flooring, kitchen w/granite counters, WS, new roof, decks & paint. 2 acre w/1 bdrm guest house, 3 bay storage &carport, lrg garden. 1243 Bain Road $339,000 - NEW10+ acres, cedar sided chalet w/wrap around deck. River view this 3 bdrm, stylish woodwork & professional finishing. 2 bthrms, glass showers, a full bsmnt, pellet stove & outdoor entry. 1441 Davy road $339,000 Updated log home w/tiled & wood flooring. 3 bdrm 1.5 bath Well maintained. Private w/ trees, decks, pool & fenced. Garage & work out rm w/power & heat, pellet stove metal rf. 680 Hoirup Road $299,000 83.4 acres w/riverfront. Very private & fenced. 2 driveways, sheds & barn. Older home w/nice kitchen, covered deck &
laminate flooring. 260 Mileen Drive $279,900 - NEW Spectacular view. Kitchen w/island & lrg dining rm. 4 pc bathroom w/jacuzzi tub. Close to the shopping recreation. Classy home with tasteful decor. Single car garage 18x22. 61 Camp Two Road $269,000 NEW PRICE Up/down duplex on almost 1 acre. 3 bdrms 1bath on each level. Top is fully renovd’. Bsmnt is also fully renovd’. New wrap around deck & manicured yard. Attached carport 1031 Raft River Rd $239,900 Well maintained lrg lot. Ensuite, & WI closet. HW flooring, oil furnace w/new WETT approved WS back up. Private & fenced yrd. A 24.41 shop/garage w/11x18 loft office, 12’ overhead door & 7’ shop door. 203 Murtle Road $239,900 Centrally located w/town water & septic. Level entry, garage, 3 bdrms. Back yard access. Verandah w/view of Raft Peak. Fully fenced yard. 349 HELMCKEN STREET $229,900 Newly reno’d w/open plan, new kitchen baths & other features. Recently painted, partly fin. bsmnt. Backs on to park, fully fenced. 23 Lodge Dr $219,900 - NEW PRICE Near downtown. Garage, RV cover, woodshed & large deck. Open plan. Crafted cabinets & new counters. 4 bdrms, 3 baths. Basement w/bdrm, bath, family room, cold rm & storage. Move in ready. 154 Jenkins Road $199,900- NEW New addition 14 x 64 on a MH, totally reno’d. Metal roof, new windows, vinyl sided & pellet stove. Sizable lot w/shallow well. Move-in ready &small shop. 1001 CLW VILLAGE RD $149,000 -
20 workshop, 24 x 30 2 bay RV storage & more. Great starter or retirement in Vavenby. 19-561 Ridge Road $99,000 MHP on Dutch Lake. 2 years old and lived in for less than a year. Modern kitchen with dark cupboards, 2 baths. Near amenities. 10x12 covered deck & 8x10 shed. 289 Vavenby Bridge Road $47,000 - Vavenby, this 4 bdrm home is close to amenities & recreation. Court Order: 46069, being sold “AS IS” and Schedule “A” applies. 5-851 Old N Thompson Hwy $39,900 - NEW PRICE Newer mobile. 3 bdrms & a cozy kitchen, laundry & spacious back entrance. A small deck at the back allows for enjoying the summer evenings. 13–121 Ferry Rd $29,000 NEW
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257 Glen Road $379,000 Mall & hall w/ permit for 160 seating avail. Commercial kitchen, storage & fenced yard. 2 tenants FT & 1 PT & 1 avail. Willing to discuss all options. 24 hrs notice 6176 Trout Creek Rd $1,500,000 NEW PRICE 142 acres, ranch, Mill, woodlot & 35 acres peat moss bog. Close to Wells Gray Park. 3 lvl dove tailed cedar log home to lock up & sm log home w/several cabins. Trout Creek (w/water license) & lake. Approx 35 head of cattle. CAN BE NEGOTIATED WITHOUT SAWMILL, IT WOULD BE REMOVED 9892 Bean Road $46,000 .5+ acre. NEW Services available at the lot line. . ExcelOpen 1 bdrm cabin on nice lrg lot. Upgrades; flooring & bthrm. shop, RV storage lent location corner of Hwy #5 & Hwy #24 & 2 bay carport all covered w/metal roof. 24 (Lac Des Roche & 100 Mile). Offers. HST applies. hr notice. 121 Ferry Road $309,000 424 Riverside Road $145,000 In Vavenby w/tons to offer. 2 bdrm up & 1 70 seat pub with a 5 room hotel and 1 bdrm down, lrg family rm. Walking distance to the Manager’s suite. Fully equipped kitchen, great highway exposure at the junction of store and post office and has a view. Hwy 5 & Hwy 24 = large traffic volume. 352 Ruby Road &124,900 Presently not operating and being sold “as Over a .5 acre overlooking the North Thompson River. Quiet area on CDS. 12 x is”.
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LOTS AND ACRES Lot A Trout Crk $129,900 13+acre well & septic 1068 Clw Valley Rd $129,000 NEW
PRICE 5 acres min. to Clw. View of the valley. Close to all recreations yet very central. DL3891 Homestead Road $119,000 - NEW 156 acres of rural property partially logged w/25 acre lake. Forestry road access, summer of winter recreation; hiking, sledding, x-country skiing or any other rural activity. Great building sites 761 Hoirup Road $94,500 15+acres of private land North of Vavenby. Partial foundation approved w/water & hydro in place. Nice acreage with lots of potential. Lot 2 Galliano Road $89,900 3.6 acres. Subdividable, Zoned R2. 2421 Holland Road $50,000 - NEW 0.72 of an acre located between Birch Isld & Vavenby. Crown trails in the area for hiking, sledding & quadding. Minutes from Vavenby and all the services in the area. 252 Vavenby Bridge Road – $45,000 .72 acres next to Vavenby Store 1952 Dunn Lake Rd $40,000 1 acre
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COMMUNITY When we sell a property, the Brokerage & Rep jointly donate $50 to a local charity or nonprofit organization of the Seller’s choice SONY AND TRUDY BRYAN – Clearwater Hospice M JENSEN & Y HENDERSOn – Clearwater Food Bank GLORIA GRENIER – Clearwater Food Bank MAX AND LOUISE TANNER – Clearwater Minor Ball CLARE AND GARTH WIGGILL – Clearwater Food Bank BRYAN AND GERRI COOK – Clearwater Food Bank RON BITTERMAN (BETTY IRVINE) – Royal Purple MAX AND LOUISE TANNER – Clearwater Minor Ball
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Wells Gray Park documentary to be screened next Saturday Submitted Join Frank Ritcey on Saturday, Nov. 10, for a viewing of More than Just Waterfalls - a documentary film that he, Loyd Bishop and Peter Miller are developing. At the core of this film is footage shot in Wells Gray in the 1950s by legendary Clearwater resident Bob Miller. Anybody who ever knew Bob and Hettie Miller will be deeply moved by this flashback to their days of doing research in the park. More than Just Waterfalls takes us back to a time when the world was young and outdoor research was part of everyday life - at least in the Clearwater Valley. It’s about wildlife research and the antics of biologists half a century ago as they pieced together the stories we tell today about Wells Gray’s moose, caribou, bears, birds and the like. One highlight is some uproarious footage documenting Wells Gray’s first and only “moose rodeo”! Meet Frank at 2 p.m. at the Upper Clearwater Community Hall (25 km north of Clearwater on the road to Wells Gray). The event opens with a short “walk on the wild side” during which Frank will give us some tips on reading animal sign. He’ll also do his best vocal impersonation of a cow moose in rut. Works every time! The film will roll at 3 p.m. sharp. Afterwards, Frank will present a short talk on Wells Gray as an outdoor laboratory for science and research. Although
not a trained scientist himself, Frank will make the case for citizen science, describing how Wells Gray Park provides an opportunity for all of us to make real contributions to our understanding of the natural world. “Instead of relying on a wealth of information and boring stuff like facts, figures and the truth, I plan to entertain with stories gathered over my 55 year association with Wells Gray Park,” says Frank. “Nature walk, talk, film, tea and cookies are five compelling reasons to come out this Saturday, 10 November, for a fun-filled afternoon”. Frank Ritcey is a Kamloops writer, blogger, and raconteur in many mediums, and is well known for his quick wit and dry sense of humor. Frank’s father is Ralph Ritcey, whose name is synonymous with wildlife studies in Wells Gray Park. See you at the Upper Clearwater Community Hall at 2 p.m. for the walk and 3 p.m. for all the rest. Mercifully, this event will be over by about 4:30 p.m. This will be the fifth event in Wells Gray World Heritage Year: a series of no-cost tours, hikes, field courses, lectures, and children’s events hosted by Thompson Rivers University and Edgewood Blue. Wells Gray World Heritage Year celebrates the Wells Gray TRU Wilderness Centre, which will open its doors in 2013 for learning and research in Wells Gray Provincial Park. WGWHY runs from September 2012 through October 2013.
Premier Clark to visit Clearwater Times Staff B.C. Premier Christy Clark will be in Clearwater on Friday, to take part in a luncheon being
the official Simpcw welcome. MLA Terry Lake will introduce the Premier. Clearwater’s own Lisa Lee Campbell will sing the National Anthem.
put on by the Barriere and Clearwater chambers of commerce at the Legion Branch 259 Hall. Chief Rita Matthew will offer
District to address water leakage Keith McNeill Does District of Clearwater need to carry out a leak survey of its water system? The system uses quite a bit more water proportionately than the sewer system disposes of, according to a report from public works superintendent Jared Brounstein. He proposed several possible mechanisms for the discrepancy: * inaccuracy of wastewater or water flow meters; * significant water system leakage (e.g. vacant lots with a water service connection that is
cated for a leak detection study, until it is determined if such a study is needed.
not properly shut off; * significant bulk water hauling outside of Clearwater; and * very high water use by houses not connected to the sewer system (e.g. people running taps to prevent winter freezing, water used for skating rinks or for animals, etc.). During its Oct. 23 meeting, town council approved Brounstein’s recommendation that the District address the question of flow meter accuracy before spending time and money on leak detection. Council also authorized staff to carry forward $10,000 allo-
No speed bumps on Robson Council decided to direct staff to purchase and install 30 km/hr signs for Robson Street, Murtle Road and Raft River Road. Cost for the three signs was put at $450. Staff had earlier looked at install speed bumps or creating a Neighborhood Watch program to address speed concerns along the streets. However, council referred these options back to staff due to financial considerations.
Canfor reopens Radium sawmill Times Staff Canfor Corporation officially reopened its operations at Radium Hot Springs on Oct. 29, following a $38.5-million capital investment to upgrade the sawmill and build a new planer mill. When the mill is running at full capacity in 2013, it is expected to produce 240 million board feet annually and directly employ 144 people.
“This investment shows how optimistic Canfor is about the future of our industry and this region,” Canfor president and CEO Don Kayne said at the official reopening event Oct. 31. “The mill has been totally reconfigured so it can produce high-quality lumber products for customers around the globe.” “Today is a dream come true for our vil-
lage and the entire Columbia Valley,” said
Radium Mayor Dee Conklin.
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Snow groomer arrives
Clearwater Sno-drifters treasurer Tony Vaughn and president Richard Christenson check out the club’s new Pisten Bully 100DR snow machine, which was recently bought for $30,000 from an outdoor club in Quesnel. The machine will be used to groom the trails on Raft Mountain and should go a long ways towards developing this area as a snowmobile destination. One big advantage is it is not so big that it requires a special permit to haul on the highway. The Sno-drifters received grants from District of Clearwater, Wells Gray Country (TNRD Area A) and Wells Gray Community Forest for the Pisten Bully. A silent auction and fundraiser to help pay for the machine was held at the Wells Gray Inn on Saturday, Nov. 3. Photo by Keith McNeill
What’s Happening FUNDRAISER FOR CLEARWATER FOOD BANK The ‘Kraft Food for Families’ is a fundraiser for rural Food Banks throughout Canada with populations under 10,000. There are 21 participating Food Banks for B.C. and the Northern Territories. Through the Kraft Food for Families program they all have an opportunity to raise a sizable amount of funds. Food Banks in Canada do not Clearwater & District Food and all monies or foods used great opportunity for the take full advantage of this
Did you know? 93,000 people each month access a food bank for the first time in Canada*. *Food Banks Canada HungerCount Report
receive government funding. The Bank is 100 % staffed by volunteers are through donations only. This is a Clearwater & District Food Bank to program to raise funds.
The area the Clearwater & District Food Bank serves is from Little Fort to Blue River. In the first nine months of 2012, the Clearwater & District Food Bank has distributed 58 more hampers than the same period of 2011. An approximate total of 679 monthly hampers have gone out during this time. The money donated by the community’s involvement in the Kraft Food for Families Program includes funding resources like replacing old equipment, space & storage, and gas for vehicles for food pickup and delivery to the Food Bank. These are all an expensive drain on the Food Banks resources. Remember to watch for the Clearwater and District Food Bank Food Hampers in local business over the holiday season and donate non perishable goods. This is the easiest fundraiser ever! All you have to do is log on to www.kraftfoodforfamilies.ca once a day, every day from November 1st, 2012 until December 31st, 2012 and select Clearwater Food Bank from a drop down menu. For each log on the food bank receives .50 cents. If you enter your name and email every of the 61 days and click on Clearwater and District Food Bank you alone will donate $30.50. Anyone who lives in Canada can participate, so please tell all your friends, family & contacts to log on to www.kraftfoodforfamilies.ca and select the Clearwater Food Bank. The program runs from Nov.1 to Dec. 31. When the program is completed the food bank that has collected the most log on’s will receive a $5,000 bonus in addition to the money they have already collected. Once again, please log on to www.kraftfoodforfamilies.ca. Follow the directions and have fun! Upcoming Events November 18 – Winter Wonderland & Craft Fair November 24 – Blackpool Craft Fair November 29 - Beta Sigma Phi Craft Auction December 2 – Rotary Christmas Tree Light Up December 7-9 - Clearwater Elks Christmas Bazaar Upcoming Meetings of Council November 20th, 2012 – Infrastructure Committee meeting – 5:00pm November 20th, 2012 – Regular Council Meeting – 7:00pm December 4th, 2012 – Regular Council Meeting – 7:00pm
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“ We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey.” - Kenji Miyazawa, writer GUEST editorial by Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations
Beyond the beetle: An action plan to make healthy forests
Petition opposes roundabout construction in Clearwater Editor, The Times: A petition is in motion B.C. wide and will be sent to appropriate government officials for assessment and wasteful tax spending. Our local council is not listening. This small community is already overtaxed for its size. Clearwater council’s actions are clearly not in the best interest of the community. Failure of the council to listen to the consensus of the community, the businesses and the trucking industry that service all of Route 5 and continue to proceed with
this travesty is nothing more than abuse of powers and should be held accountable. Emergency response time will be seriously impeded. Ambulances will have to slow down and large fire engines will have difficulty and cause critical time loss. Logging trucks can negotiate the roundabout better than most highway trucks - but it will still be a slow process. The extra long or wide loads will have to find an alternate route. The potential for traffic bottlenecks and accidents should not be dismissed
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so lightly. Any highway changes should be made to improve the flow of traffic - not impede it. Snow removal will be difficult and costly. All communities along Highway 5 will be affected to some degree due to the bottleneck in Clearwater. The roundabout will eventually give Clearwater an unfavorable name and not help our tourist industry. It will be like having a permanent construction zone.
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VICTORIA - With the release of Beyond the Beetle: A Mid-Term Timber Supply Action Plan, we have outlined a clear strategy to help our forests recover from the damage done by the mountain pine beetle infestation. Unfortunately, the release of the action plan has led to the spread of misinformation and it's important for your readers to know the facts. Government is not advocating logging in reserves. Reserves have been set up to manage crucial wildlife habitat, biodiversity, viewscapes and old growth forests. Those reserves are important and need to be kept. If a community believes the reserves no longer serve these purposes, they can initiate a discussion with government. Only then would government consider altering any of those designations. Along with having community support, any proposed changes must be ecologically sound and supported by science. Any such proposals will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Managing our forests is a complex issue, but the outcome we all want is simple: an industry that continues to support workers and communities. In coming up with this plan, we're building on the $884 million we have spent since 2001 fighting the infestation and its environmental and economic impacts. We're advocating for better use of the wood in beetle-affected areas, as opposed to increasing the number of trees cut. Not all beetle-damaged timber will supply sawmills, but it will supply the growing wood bioeconomy sector. Any areas harvested will be reforested with improved seed and start to contribute ecological values sooner than they might otherwise. The action plan includes a 10-year forest inventory plan, with the first five years focused on reinventorying the hardest-hit mountain pine beetle areas - work which is already well underway. Critics say this work should have started sooner, but while the pine beetle epidemic was at its peak,
the ever-changing landscape of the beetle's destruction made it difficult to carry out a comprehensive inventory. We are investing in innovative silviculture practices to grow more trees and grow them faster, and are working with licensees on comprehensive plans that cover the entire timber supply areas. These plans contribute to growing fiber but they are equally about growing healthy forests to preserve water, wildlife, visuals and other values. These five-year plans include our latest knowledge about the effects of climate change and fire management planning. The action plan also proposes legislation to convert volume-based forest licenses to area-based forest licenses - but these conversions would only occur through local conversations and after consultation. We will also create a new supplemental forest license to increase bioeconomy opportunities. In 2001, our government inherited a forest industry that demanded reform - mired in out-dated and inefficient policies that were oblivious to a global marketplace. Despite unprecedented challenges, including the crash of the U.S. housing market along with the pine beetle infestation, we've implemented innovative and progressive measures to reclaim a position as a global leader in sustainable forestry. Working together with communities, First Nations and industry, our accomplishments are many and varied, including new markets in Asia, a burgeoning bioeconomy sector, increased local participation in forestry through community forests and First Nation tenures, and new value-added wood building products like cross-laminated timber. Based on the unanimous recommendations of an all-party legislative committee, 'Beyond the Beetle: A Mid-Term Timber Supply Action Plan' will position communities, First Nations and workers so they can prosper from a post-beetle forest industry in B.C.'s Interior.
Federal government cares about income inequality Editor, The Times:
I am writing in response to Mr. Rae's letter of October 18, 2012 entitled "Income inequality must be addressed." Mr. Rae and the Liberal Party would like you to believe that our government doesn't care about income inequality, but the facts tell a different story. Canada's wealth is tied to our economic performance: as our economy grows and creates jobs it creates prosperity. The best
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way to fight income inequality isn't to throw taxpayer money at the problem; you fight it by helping create a more prosperous Canada. By keeping taxes low and encouraging growth we've helped create over 820,000 net new jobs since July 2009, one of the best records in the developed world. Our government was also responsible for lowering the GST from seven per cent to five per cent. Lowering this tax benefits low-income Canadians disproportionately,
allowing them to keep more of their hard earned money. On the other hand, when Mr. Rae was premier of Ontario, he left the province with a record deficit and an unemployment rate of 9.6 per cent. Our government will continue to support the creation of jobs and growth for all Canadians.
Cathy McLeod, MP Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo
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Question of the Week Are you opposed to twinning the Transmountain pipeline?
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Harry Taron:
Bob Pearce:
Terry Lingle:
Ron McRobert:
Blake Pomeroy:
Not really, but only if it's environmentally sound. Card lock tanks today are all above ground and twin walled ... why not twin-walled pipelines?
No, I wish they would. We need to do something to get some business around this town.
No, because pipelines are necessary. Our population is growing and we've got to move that material.
It goes through my property and I have no problems with them. We've to get our oil to where it can be reÀned.
If it's hard on the environment, I'm against it, but if it brings in work, I'm for it. What's better for the people? That's what I'm for.
Kraft program supports local food bank Editor, The Times:
The 'Kraft Food for Families' is a fundraiser for food banks throughout Canada. There are 21 participating food banks in B.C. and the northern territories. Through the Kraft Food for Families program they all have an opportunity to raise a sizable amount of funds. No food bank in Canada receives government funding and Clearwater and District Food Bank is 100 per cent staffed by volunteers and all monies or foods used are through donations only. Clearwater and District Food Bank must take full advantage of this program. This is the easiest fundraiser ever! All you have to do is log on to www.kraftfoodforfamilies.ca once
a day, every day until Dec. 31 and select Clearwater Food Bank from a drop down menu. For each log-on the food bank receives 50 cents. Anyone who lives in Canada can participate, so please tell all your friends, family and contacts to log on to www.kraftfoodforfamilies.ca and select Clearwater Food Bank. The program runs from Nov.1 to Dec. 31. When the program is completed the food bank that has collected the most logons will receive a $5,000 bonus in addition to the money they have already collected. Food banks need more than just food to feed families. The focus of the Kraft Food for Families program is to address the capacity needs of food banks to help us better serve
our communities. Clearwater and District Food Bank serves the area from Little Fort to Blue River. In the first nine months of 2012, until Sept. 30, this food bank distributed 58 more hampers than the same period of 2011. Approximately 679 monthly hampers have gone out during this time. The money donated by the community's involvement in the Kraft Food for Families program includes funding resources such as replacing old equipment such as freezers and so on, should the need arise, as well as for space, storage, gas and vehicles for food pick up and delivery to the food bank. These are an expensive drain
on the dollars we need to provide quality food for those in need. Once again, please log on to www.kraftfoodforfamilies.ca to support Clearwater and District Food Bank. It is free and would
make a world of difference to families in need throughout the North Thompson area.
Clearwater and District Food Bank
Success By 6 plans dance for children hospital Editor, The Times:
Success By 6 is hosting "Be A Superhero" Family Dance and Fun Night on Friday, Nov. 16, from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at Raft River Elementary School gym. This event is a fundraiser for BC Children's Hospital and to develop a local service directory for families needing to travel to BC Children's Hospital. Admission will be by donation, with a minimum $5 donation per family. Games, crafts, relays, concession, "dance offs", and much more will be a part of the evening. Please bring your spare change to enter minicontests and win prizes! A focus of the evening will be highlighting the real heroes of our community - the children. Families whose children access BC
Children's Hospital for any type of treatment/ service, or have needed to in the past, are being asked to submit a photo of their child and a few sentences about their connection to BC Children's Hospital to be included in a slide show for the event. Local childcare programs and classrooms are collecting the photos and information, or families may email Heather Adamson directly at heather.a@ yellowheadcs.ca. The main fundraiser
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YEARS AGO: The condition of the Clearwater Ski Hill was reported to be excellent. However, no one showed up to work on the skating rink at the hill. It was pointed out that the best skating could be enjoyed prior to the first snowfall. The Centennial Committee was seeking volunteers to help with its centennial project, an annex to Clearwater's community hall. Indoor plumbing could be possible for the New Year's Eve dance with enthusiastic help, the committee pointed out.
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YEARS AGO: The indications were there would be no large hydro dams on the Clearwater River, MLA Gerry Anderson told the Clearwater Businessmen's Association. There might be some small flood control dams on tributaries, however. A large delegation of young people under the spokesmanship of Orville Musselman asked CID trustees for
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YEARS AGO: Charter president Frank Wilson chaired the first meeting of the Vavenby Lions Club, held in Vavenby Elementary School. Elected were: first vice-president Gerry Frasch, second vicepresident Vern Brown, third vice-president Bob Wilkins, tail twister Tony Irvine, Lion tamer George Chesney, and directors Bill Flegel, Garwin Gebert and Len Sonneson. Dr. Ralph Hopkins opened a veterinary clinic on Camp Two Road. He expected to reside in Clearwater and operate the practice full-time. According to receptionist-assistant
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YEARS AGO: Merle and Florence Ritchie were named Good Citizens of the Year. The couple had built a softball diamond on their property for the use of the community. The TNRD took over operation of Blue River's dump. The site had previously been maintained by the Blue River Waterworks District. Refuse was to be burned and buried on a regular basis. Kevin Hansen took over as manager of the Sportsplex. Having a non-union manager was preferable to having union employees "monitor themselves," said School District 26
secretary-treasurer Tim Klotz. Thirteen RCMP investigators began knocking on every door in Clearwater and area, looking for clues in the Johnson-Bentley murders. Police had tentatively identified the old Clearwater Forest Camp as the possible murder scene.
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YEARS AGO: Blackpool residents were being asked in a referendum for their approval of a mutual agreement with the Clearwater fire department. The agreement would allow each fire department to aid the other in the event of a major fire. Wells Gray Tourism Consortium was seeking to develop a snowmobile trail system and a cross-country
ski trail system in the Clearwater area. The group had commitments from Tourism B.C. and B.C. Parks to assist in consultant work.
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YEARS AGO: Alf Graffunder was chosen Good Citizen of the Year. The Vavenby resident had been involved in a wide variety of organizations. UCC wrote School District 26 that it wished to take over the former Upper Clearwater School. The university wanted to use the land as an education and research center for Wells Gray Park.
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YEARS AGO: Police charged a Clearwater man after stolen credit card numbers were being used to order items by mail
order. "There was a lot of stuff ordered, and people were selling it to other people in the community," said Cst. Tania Tetreault. Most of the card numbers were from foreign tourists.
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YEARS AGO: A proposal by Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing to develop ski runs on mountains near Blue River attracted a strong turnout to an open house in Clearwater. Clearwater resident Bob Miller was among 15 British Columbia woodlot licensees recognized for a high level of management of their woodlots. Also recognized was Ed Salle of Boulder Mountain.
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YEARS AGO: TNRD Area A director Bert Walker presented $983.61 to Wells Gray Country Emergency Support Group to cover the cost of setting up a wireless network and installing a printer as part of the 2007 UBCM Emergency Preparedness grant.
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YEAR AGO: A moose hunter from Logan Lake, Ray Hawkins, found a wedding ring at the Ray Farm in Wells Gray Park. Belgian journalist Nele Vermoesen had lost it the previous September while on her honeymoon. More than 100 people attended a District of Clearwater all-candidates' forum at CSS. Economic diversification, doctor recruitment and fiscal responsibility were three themes that cropped up repeatedly. Josh Newel won first place in Clearwater Volunteer Fire Department's coloring contest and got to push the button to set of the grand finale during the department's Halloween fireworks show. Kevin Deckert and Les Sakals received 25-year pins for their service with Wells Gray Search and Rescue.
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the use of the community hall's basement as a youth club. They were aware that the basement needed to be dug out to an eight foot depth before a concrete floor could be installed, he said. The total student population of School District 26 was 1,170, of which 850 were bussed.
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Domestic violence On Oct. 27 Clearwater RCMP members investigated a domestic dispute which resulted in the arrest of one male. Domestic violence is a real life situation that victimizes both males and females. If you feel you are a victim of domestic violence, do not hesitate to contact the local RCMP detachment. Halloween driver gets real scare On Oct. 28 Clearwater RCMP stopped a local for driving erratically after leaving the Halloween party at the Wells Grey Pub. Investigation led to the male being charged with impaired driving under the Motor Vehicle Act. This means that he is prohibited from driving for 90 days, his vehicle is impounded for 30 days and he will end up paying over $4,000 in fines. Now THAT’S scary! Truck crash near Messiter On Oct 31, Clearwater RCMP responded to a single vehicle collision approximately 20 km north of Avola. The incident involved a tractortrailer unit that had hit slush and
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1-800-222-TIPS Clearwater RCMP Report spiraled The ttruckk i l d outt off control. t l Th was initially traveling north. Once hitting the slush it slid into the southbound lane, hit the security rail, then slid back into the northbound lane and crashed into the ditch. The truck remained upright, but the trailer unit was twisted sideways, covering the southbound lane. Most of the trailer’s load flew off into the southbound lane and over the security rail into the riverbank. As a result, the highway was closed both ways for approximately one hour and closed oneway for approximately three. The driver of the vehicle was lucky enough not to sustain any injuries and was able to walk away from the accident. However, investigators believe that had anyone been traveling in the southbound lane at the time, casualties or injuries
would have been likely. Police believe slippery roads and excessive speeds were the cause of this incident. Property prowler Make sure to keep your doors locked at night and outside lights on. Clearwater is generally a friendly and safe place but you can’t always be sure. The Clearwater RCMP is currently investigation a break-andenter into a residence. The prowler entered the residence at night through a window and started picking through the owner’s items. Luckily, the prowler wasn’t as quiet as he thought. The owners of the house awoke and chased the male out before phoning the police. Apparently, the thief saw something he wanted in the house, however, as police believe he may have tried to enter the house again the following night. If anyone has any information regarding this case, please contact the Clearwater RCMP. Halloween a real success Clearwater RCMP would like to thank the community and all
Traffic lines up on Highway 5 north of the Messiter Summit following a single-vehicle truck accident on Oct. 31. Photo by Sandra Holmes
of the parents and adults for making sure everyone had a safe and happy Halloween. Although the weather was less than kind, the night went off without any major problems. Everyone knows that Halloween is the night of vandalism and anarchy, however; as a community, we can hold our heads high in knowing that the
Clearwater residents do not conform to that idea of Halloween. A special thanks to the members of Clearwater Fire Department for their fireworks display, and to Mike and Cindy Smith for their fantastic Haunted House. Having activities like this in the community no doubt help teens and pre-teens keep occupied on Hallows Eve.
Flu vaccination clinics to continue In light of the recent temporary suspension of Novartis vaccine products (Agriflu and Fluad), Interior Health wishes to advise the public that our public flu clinics will continue as scheduled using our primary vaccine product Vaxigrip. Novartis products comprise less than 10 per cent of the vaccine supply in Interior Health. Interior Health has been using another vaccine product for the majority of this year's influenza vaccination campaign that is not affected by the suspen-
sion. This product will also continue to be available through community vaccine providers such as doctors and pharmacists. On Oct. 26, Health Canada issued a voluntary suspension of the use of Novartis influenza vaccines due to the presence of small particles found in the vaccines in Europe. The suspension is a precautionary measure. B.C. has temporarily suspended the use of these vaccine products. The public can be assured that all lots of the Novartis vaccines
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Times Staff The date for the Winter Wonderland craft fair in the article "Mark your calendar for upcoming craft fairs" in our Nov. 1 issue was incorrect. As noted in the ad on page A7, the fair will be on Sunday, Nov. 18, not Nov. 20. The article "Council looks at business taxes to help Clearwater in our Nov. 1 issue should have read business licenses, not business taxes. There is a difference, according to Clearwater CAO Leslie Groulx. "A big difference," she says. The article "North Thompson veteran: Joe Short" in our Oct. 25 issue incorrectly stated that he retired from the military in 1985. In fact, the date was 1995. We apologize for the errors.
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Tourism and hospitality industry offers many different occupations Black Press staff For some, a dream job would be a vacation planner - for themselves! Vacationing in B.C. can take so many forms that it would indeed be a full-time job. The tourism and hospitality industry is an extremely diverse industry with over 400 different occupations - including occupations that lead to longer-term careers, as well as those that fit well for those seeking part-time work, like students or older workers who are not yet ready to retire. British Columbia’s tourism industry will be a leader in provincial job growth as businesses look to fill 101,000 new job openings by 2020, according to a study of labor demand and supply by go2, the BC tourism industry’s human resource association. The Tourism Labor Market Strategy, released in the spring of 2012 by go2, sets out the plan to recruit, retain and train the workers needed to keep pace with the growth projected for the industry. Nearly half of the 101,000 openings will be new jobs created by the tourism industry across the province, adding 44,220 more jobs to the provincial workforce by 2020. The other approximately 57,000 openings are due to replacements (i.e. retirements).
“The labor strategy coordinated by go2 is a key pillar of industry growth in the province. Without it, we simply wouldn’t have the skilled workers in place to deliver the visitor experience throughout B.C.,” says Lana Denoni, Chair of TIABC, the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia. British Columbia’s location, bordered by the Rocky Mountains on the east and the Pacific Ocean on the west, makes it unique within Canada. Its mountain and coastal scenery, opportunities for summer sailing, winter skiing, and other activities such as fishing or sightseeing in coastal or inland waters or experiencing our vibrant cities all make us a world-class destination. Tourism helps to diversify our economy and also brings new community services to permanent residents. B.C.’s tourism and hospitality industry is now the single largest “primary resource industry” in the province, generating an annual real GDP ($2002) of more than $6.4 billion in 2010, ahead of forestry, mining, oil and gas extraction, and agriculture. Tourism and hospitality generated $13.4 billion in annual revenue in 2010. Overall, between 2004 and 2010, industry revenues grew by a total of 25.5 per cent, representing an average annual growth rate of
The Wells Gray Infocenter and its iconic Jerry the Moose are important resources for the continued health of the local tourism industry. Photo by Keith McNeill
4.2 per cent. The provincial government’s Gaining the Edge: A Five-year Strategy for Tourism in British Columbia targets revenue growth of five per cent a year that will top $18 billion in tourism spending by 2016. The fastest growing sectors for tourism job growth over the next decade are expected to be recreation, entertainment and travel services. There are an estimated 17,943
tourism-related businesses across the province, employing about 260,000 workers, or 10.8 per cent of B.C.’s total labor force of 2.4 million people. More than 80 per cent of tourism’s new job openings are projected to come in food and beverage services (43,410 openings), recreation and entertainment (20,530 openings) and the accommodation sector (18,920 openings). “After several years of slow
labor growth, the tourism industry is poised to expand,” said Arlene Keis, chief executive officer of go2. “Labor shortages are already being felt in places like Northern B.C., the Thompson Okanagan and in the Rockies regions. By 2016, the crunch will be more acute throughout the province.” “The tourism industry often provides people with their important first job and sets them on their career path,” said Keis. “Tourism is also the largest employer of youth, with one in four British Columbians under the age of 24 working in the industry.” “This anticipated growth in tourism reinforces the need to plan carefully and ensure that there are enough workers with the right skills in the right communities to meet the tourism industry’s future labor needs,” said Keis. Boomer Gaye Dolezal of Sidney, B.C. says, “Working part-time in Tourism Information was a fun way for me to use my great knowledge of Canadian cities. I often astounded visitors with the connections I could make to their hometowns.” She adds, “People like to feel like welcome guests, not just tourists.” Career section of go2hr.ca: http://www.go2hr.ca/careerstourism Tourism Labor Market Strategy: http://www.go2hr.ca/strategy
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Imperial Metals expands Ruddock Creek V Zone Times Staff Imperial Metals Corporation reported on Monday the results from its 2012 exploration program, which is nearing completion at its Ruddock Creek lead-zinc property located 30 kilometers east of Avola. The 2012 program included surface diamond drilling on the V and Creek zones, underground diamond drilling on the Lower E zone and underground collection of a metallurgical bulk sample. While the focus of exploration at Ruddock Creek has been the E zone, surface exploration has continued over the past several years to evaluate the potential to identify further resources along the five-kilometer “Ruddock Creek Sulphide Horizon”. This ongoing program resulted in the discovery of the V zone three kilometers west of the E zone in 2011. This zone had only been briefly explored in 1963 with one packsack drill hole located at the extreme western end. The V zone was the focus
of the 2012 surface program. Detailed drilling extended and further defined the zone over a strike length of 500 meters and a vertical depth of 250 meters. Wider spaced drilling extended the mineralization to a depth of 500 meters from surface. Drilling in 2012 extended the Creek zone both laterally and down dip providing further information for development studies. The 2012 underground diamond-drilling program concentrated on the up dip extensions of the Lower E zone. This program was recently completed and results are pending. In 2012 the underground workings were dewatered to allow for underground diamond drilling and further underground development. Previous development has not been directly in the mineralization as it was designed predominantly for underground drilling. This year a drift was completed through a selected section of the massive sulphide zone, which allowed for the collection of a 10 tonne bulk sample for future metallurgical
Graphic from Imperial Metals shows relative location of various zones of mineralization. The company’s Ruddock Creek property is a proposed lead-zinc mine located near Tum Tum Lake, about 30 km east of Avola. I mperial Metals graphic testing and also provided important information on mining conditions in the mineralization. Mitsui Mining and Smelting Co. Ltd. and Itochu Corporation have an option to earn a 50 per
cent interest in the Ruddock Creek property. Mitsui and Itochu spent $14 million by March 31, 2012 to earn a 35 per cent working interest. They elected to spend a further $6 million by March 31, 2013
Yellowhead seeks to raise more capital Times Staff Yellowhead Mining Inc. announced Oct. 31 that the company proposes to complete a non-brokered private placement of up to a maximum of 13,000,000 common shares at an issue price of $0.65 per share for gross proceeds of up to $8,450,000. In connection with the offering, the company has entered into a term sheet and has agreed to pay a finder’s fee equal to five per cent of the
gross proceeds with respect to the issuance of up to approximately $5,000,000 of the offering. The closing of the offering was expected to occur on or about Nov. 7, and is subject to all necessary regulatory and stock exchange approvals, including the TSX. Greg Hawkins, chairman of the board and interim chief executive officer, reports: “The management team of professional engineers, finance, and
permitting experts continues with their commitment to the task of building the Harper Creek Project. Following the closing of $5 million of the offering, we will have $10.5 million in working capital, including $8.2 million in cash, and we will be comfortably positioned to complete the newly defined critical path activities with BC Hydro and the permitting offices. Paul Sweeney, strategic corporate advisor to the company, and
I have been working closely with CFO Saurabh Handa and the rest of the team to detail a medium and long term financing plan to get us through to start of construction and eventual production. With that in hand we can address the concerns of potential strategic partners and shareholders of Yellowhead.” Yellowhead is developing a proposed open pit copper-goldsilver mine at Harper Creek, which is located about 10 km southwest of Vavenby.
How to spend wisely during your golden years Better Business Bureau After saving for a lifetime many consumers entering into retirement need a plan that exercises a balance between financial discipline and wise spending, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Mainland B.C. "Now that the paycheques have stopped, consumers need to ask
themselves how to keep the money pot going for the next 30 years," says soon-to-be retired BBB president and CEO, Lynda Pasacreta. The Better Business Bureau would like to offer advice on how to spend your nest egg responsibly: • Turn your retirement dreams into realistic plans. Spend with the thought that you will have to make your
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to earn an additional 15 per cent working interest, at which point Ruddock Creek will be operated by way of a Joint Venture with Imperial 50 per cent, Mitsui 30 per cent and Itochu 20 per cent.
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Trick-or-treaters have fun Left: Brytan Lipp (l) is a werewolf while Charity Lipp is a ghostly Viking as they trick-or-treat in Dutch Lake subdivision on Halloween. Above: (L-r) Bev Smith gives out candies to Grace Porter, Sara Porter and Hailey Booth. The Bev and Ken Smith residence on Riverview Crescent was again a popular spot. One woman said she had been coming there every Halloween for 15 years. Photos by Keith McNeill
Food bank use increasing VICTORIA - New statistics show the use of food banks in British Columbia is increasing twice as fast as the national average, say the New Democrats. “These recent numbers are unsettling and unfortunately show that life is getting harder for many people in our province,” said New Democrat social development critic Carole James. Statistics released by Food Banks Canada Tuesday show that food bank use in British Columbia increased by 6.6 per cent - more than double the rise of 2.4 per cent across Canada. Food Bank Canada’s 2012 Hunger Report also notes that the face of those using food banks is changing. The report shows that 11.4 per cent - or more than one in 10 British Columbians - who accessed services at B.C. food banks between 2011 and 2012 were employed. James pointed out British Columbia continues to have the worst overall poverty rate in the country. CONTESTS CONTES TS PR PRODU ODUCTS CTS ST STORE ORES S FLY FLYERS ERS DE DEALS ALS CO COUPO UPONS NS BROCHU BRO CHURES RES CA CATAL TALOGU OGUES ES CON CONTES TESTS TS PRODU PRODUCTS CTS ST STORE ORES S FLYERS FLY ERS DEALS DEALS COUPO COUPONS NS BRO BROCHU CHURES RES CA CATAL TALOGU OGUES ES
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B.C. changes tourism policy By Tom Fletcher – Black Press Three years after the B.C. government took over international tourism marketing to direct postOlympic efforts, Premier Christy Clark has put the tourism industry back in the driver's seat. Clark and Jobs, Tourism and Innovation Minister Pat Bell announced the creation of a new Crown corporation Monday in Vancouver. They said Destination BC will be industry led and have formula funding from provincial taxpayers to advertise the province's attractions outside the country. Clark said she spoke out as a radio host against the government takeover when it was announced in 2009 by former tourism minister Kevin Krueger. The Council of Tourism Associations expressed "grave concerns" at the time, when the industry-led Tourism BC was disbanded. Bell said Destination BC will have an increasing emphasis on marketing in Asia, especially China and India. It is to take over responsibility April 1, 2013, using currently budgeted funds for the first year. After that, the intention is to base the budget on a legislated percentage of annual sales revenue. Clark and Bell took the first step to changing tourism marketing in October 2011, with a $1.1 million campaign to promote B.C. ski resorts. NDP leader Adrian Dix tried to pre-empt the expected announcement last week, making his own promise that an NDP government would return control over tourism marketing to the industry.
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Multicolored skulls dangling from the ceiling create a scary obstacle course through one passageway at the Carn-Evil haunted house on Wyndhaven Drive. The house, which was set up in a large workshop, was open for two nights. Entry was by donation to the food bank.
Carn-Evil haunted house terrifies A goblin dressed in a cloak camouflaged to blend in with the walls lurks in a corner, ready to pounce on the unwary.
Photos by Keith McNeill
Fireworks from Dutch Lake Fireworks set off by Clearwater Volunteer Fire Department at the stockcar oval on Halloween are reflected in Dutch Lake as seen from the end of the jetty at the beach. Cool wet weather did not dampen the spirts of those taking part. Photo by Keith McNeill
ATTENTION KIDS! It’s time for youngsters from LIttle Fort to Blue River to write a Christmas story for the Times’ annual Christmas Story Contest. This year our young writers can choose the subject of their story from one of the two following themes: STORY #1: Kids – here is your opportunity to tell us in 350 words or less about How the kitten found the spirit of Christmas
Left: Ultraviolet lights give an eerie glow to masks and other objects along a passageway.
STORY #2: Tell us in 350 words or less about My very most favourite Christmas Send in your entries, preferably by email please, to the Times, by noon Friday Nov. 30. Winners in each age group will be announced in our Dec. 13th issue. PRIZES FOR EACH DIVISION: First $25, Second $15, Third $10. Contest open to students: Division 1 - Kindergarten to Grade 3 Division 2 - Grade 4 to Grade 7. Email your entries to: newsroom@clearwatertimes.com or drop off at our office Brookfield Mall, Clearwater by noon Friday, Nov. 30, 2012
Above: One of several life-sized clowns found in one chamber has a spooky grin.
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Peewees take on Revelstoke Clearwater Peewee Rep player Jaxon Kjenstad (#10) scores against Revelstoke during a game at the Sportsplex on Saturday, Oct. 27. Also in the picture and helping out with the goal are Gibson Nash and Colby Rhodes. The local team played Revelstoke on Sunday as well. Photo by Keith McNeill
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Over 1/4 of the students at Clearwater Secondary School have been involved in athletics this fall, according to athletic director Marie Giesbrecht. “That doesn’t include scorekeepers, lines-people and so on,” she said. In contrast to some previous years, when the school found it difficult to find enough students to fill its teams, this fall CSS had male and female senior and junior volleyball teams, plus a girls Grade 8 volleyball team. Only the Grade 8 boys fell somewhat short of the numbers needed and those interested played with the Junior Boys volleyball team. The strong interest was mirrored by strong results. The Senior Boys won the West Zone championships after defeating Chase on Nov. 1. The win means the boys will host the Okanagan Championships on
Clearwater Secondary School Grade 8 Girls volleyball player #7 Cassidy Redman tips the ball over the net during a playday at the school on Oct. 29. The local squad won one set against all three opponents during the session and impressed many with their potential. Photo by Keith McNeill
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Nov. 16/17. Teams expected include Chase, Vernon Christian and Kelowna Christian (the number one ranked team in the province. “They’re really really good,” said Giesbrecht). On Monday the Senior Girls were to take part in playoffs in Barriere, the Junior Boys were at playoffs at South Kamloops, and the Grade 8 Girls were in Westsyde for
their playoffs. The Junior Girls finished their season earlier. Look for results in a later issue of the Times. The strong volleyball results followed on impressive showing by the CSS soccer team. As reported previously in the Times, the team went undefeated in league play, won the West Zones, and gave a strong showing at the Okanagans.
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Strong Start program hosts Halloween party at Vavenby Primary School Vavenby Strong Start had a Halloween party on Oct. 31. The Strong Start routine remained the same, with free playtime and then everyone gathering for a story, songs, and rhymes. The primary class came in to share the snacks. As special treats there were small pumpkin pancakes made by Mary Neathway and decorated with faces by the older children. There also was pizza. After the snacks the older students left and the Strong Start children did a science project. They made slime to take home and then discussed where they should/shouldn’t play with it. One mother felt the bathtub would be the safest spot but was
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told that that was actually one of the worst. The slime could clog the drainpipes. When leaving each child received a Halloween goodie bag which contained books, a CD, and a coloring book all donated by
the Bookmobile. There were a few candies as well. Besides the Strong Start youngsters, other people came to the school on Oct. 31 to get their flu shot.
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Coloring contest winners Winners of the Vavenby General Store Halloween coloring contest were Ryder Jensen, Bret Nolette, Courtney Prince, Gavin Prince, Kylie Prince, Mercy Flegel, Dayton Flegel, Hunter Crystall, and Moira Crystall. They all received popcorn and a free movie rental. Watch for mischiefmakers There has been some mischief going on around town such as all
Wes Bieber buys a box of Girl Guide cookies from Brownie Addison Lee at Brookfield Mall on Friday, Oct. 19. Money raised by the sale of cookies is used for support the local Guiding program. Photo by Keith McNeill In Memory of
Butch Treseng Oct. 4, 1947 – Nov. 12, 2011
Strong Start child Nathaniel Weber gets right into the science project of making slime for Halloween. Photo by Robyn Rexin
Help is available when outside comfort zone My husband and I have been building a hay shed. The last couple of days we have spent putting the roof on. The first side went on mighty fine. I felt very secure on the roof as I was screwing in the screws to hold the metal roofing on. The next day we did the other side of the roof. The slope is the same, I was wearing the same running shoes, my job was the same; but I did not feel very secure. I was very uncomfortable. I did a lot of praying then. This made me think of how easy it is to stay in my comfort zone; to do things the way that I have always done them. My life has been great! I have a wonderful husband, a warm home and I
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enjoy my life. Part of my life however is evolving considerably, and this causes discomfort. My level of responsibilities are changing and so I find that I am feeling insecure like being on the other side of the roof. Working on the other side of the roof, developed more coordination and used different muscles because of the direction we were working. Like writing with the hand you don’t usu-
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ally use. When we are out of our comfort zones we quite often
feel inadequate and insecure. This may bring out parts of our character that we never wish to see, or it may even unearth old hurts or wounds. If we ask Jesus to help us through these periods of life; He will not only help us, but will use the circumstances to make us into better people; healing those past hurts
and placing our feet on firm ground. It is wise to ask Jesus to walk with you and help you in these periods of you life. He will walk beside you, comfort you, and carry you if necessary. Jesus said that He will be with us always. He is our greatest companion even on the other side of the roof.
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Thank You I would like to thank all my family and friends for being there for me this past year. Special thanks to Dan & Marilynn Moss, Gary & Shirl Pigeon, Norm Treseng & Val Jeck, Kevin & Cathy Sauer, Tena Treseng, Rose Haller, Nicole Hebert, Lennie Priede, Dean & Lori Redman, Darryl, Anita, Tyler and my special buddy, Tyson Braaten, Lloyd Strickland, Bonnie & Jeff (Wells Gray Inn), Drake (North Thompson Funeral Services). Also a big thank you to the truckers that paid an awesome tribute to Butch by organizing the parade of trucks for his service — Tim & Nicole Buis, Weldon McKenzie, Ron Rotzetter, Evan Smith, Bill Downey, Mike Ball, Randy Carter and Kelly Chase. It’s friends like you all that have helped me through a very difficult time. Thanks again. ~ Darlene Treseng
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The moment that you died my heart was torn in two. One side was filled with heartache, the other died with you. I often lie awake at night, when the world is fast asleep, And take a trip down memory lane, with tears upon my cheeks. Remembering you is easy, I do it everyday, but missing you is a heartache that never goes away. I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain. Missing you lots, Butchy. ~ Love Darlene
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Upgraded heliport unveiled at Kamloops hospital Kamloops This Week It was just over four metres that cost $750,000, but now it's done. Royal Inland Hospital's newly upgraded air-ambulance helipad officially opened on Tuesday, Oct. 30, on the southeast corner of the hospital grounds. "It's critical for the time of service Royal Inland Hospital provides," said Kamloops-North Thompson Liberal MLA Terry Lake, who specifically mentioned the many far-flung, isolated parts of his constituency tough to reach by ground. The new helipad juts out over the hillside at 17.5 metres in size, up from the outdated 13-metre
landing area that lost its Transport Canada certification in 2010. Since then, air-ambulance flights had been forced to land first at Kamloops Airport - creating a lengthy ground commute to RIH - and then at a temporary site on city-owned land on Mission Flats. Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar, who is also chairman of the regional hospital district, said the helipad will save lives of residents who don't live close to RIH. "It's facilities like this that do help all our regional partners in this hospital district," he said. "This is another one of those pieces that's really important." B.C. Ambulance Service unit chief Randy MacLeod said
patients who arrive by air at the new helipad will be loaded into a ground ambulance and rushed into RIH. "Minutes saved every time we're able to land here makes a difference," he said, thanking the City of Kamloops for the temporary site at Mission Flats. "As convenient as that was, and as close as you're able to land there, you just can't beat being able to land in the backyard. "We're able to put patients back in the arms of their loved ones sooner and really that's why we're all here and that's what this is all about." The new helipad was certified on Oct. 4 and has been operational since just after Thanksgiving.
The upgraded helipad at Royal Inland Hospital is operational. Dave Eagles Photo/KTW
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ONGOING EVENTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT • Clearwater Choir: Youth 3:30 - 5 pm; Adult 6:30 - 9 pm, Tuesdays, Clearwater Christian Church • Crafts & Conversations with Cheryl. Tuesdays 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the North Thompson Aboriginal Sharing Center. Phone 674-3703 for more info. • Clearwater Farmer’s Market every Saturday from 9:00 am – Noon. For more information please call Anne at 250-674-3444. • Clearwater-Vavenby Lions Bingo: Every 2nd Tues. Elks Hall. 250-587-6269 • M&M (Mrs. & Ms.) Social. Last Sun of the mth Wells Gray Inn. 1pm: 587-6503 • Blackpool Community Hall Coffee House; Local musicians – every 2nd Fri. of the month watch for posters. Doors open 6:30 pm. Concession, $3 or 2 for $5. • Clearwater Elks Bingo - every 2nd Thurs. Elks Hall. open 5pm • Cribbage Wed. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 12:30 pm. • Little Fort Coffee House 7pm Little Fort Hall. 1st Fri of the mth Oct. - May Bill 672-5116 • Fun Darts Fri. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 6 pm. CHILDREN & FAMILIES • Raccoon StrongStart at Raft River Elem school days Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri from 8:45-11:45am • Raccoon StrongStart at Vavenby Elem school days Wed 8:5011:50am • Clearwater Breastfeeding Group: 3rd Wed. of every month 7:30pm @ YCS • Mother Goose - Mornings, register call Kerry at 250-674-2600 ext 227 HEALTH & HEALING Tuesday Morning Coffee ~ 10 am – 11 am at Baptist Church. Themed weekly women’s discussions - drop-in. • Shambhala Meditation Group: meets every Tuesday at Forest
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E-mail: mail@barriere-employment.ca â&#x20AC;˘ Website: www.barriere-employment.ca COOK: Station House S2012 CASHIER: Part time (not suitable for students) Petro Can N0212C SPORT SHOP/BOUTIQUE MGR.: Mike Wiegeleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SKILL DEVELOPMENT: If you have been on O1712 MAINTENANCE MANAGER: Mike Wiegeleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s O1712A Employment Insurance in the past 3 years (5 years maternity) and are currently unemployed, PROGRAM SUPPORT (Casual): Interior Health O1812 you may be eligible for re-training dollars. Book CUSTOMER SERVICE: Little Fort Store (must be an appointment to see one of our counselors 19+) O3012 for more information. We look forward to seeing you: come in EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR: Little Stars and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll personally see that you get the Playschool N0212 information youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeking or call and make EDUCATOR ASSISTANT: Little Stars Playschool an appointment. N0212A â&#x20AC;˘ Free computer and Internet access COOK: Part time (not suitable for student) A&W â&#x20AC;˘ Free resume help N0212B â&#x20AC;˘ Free information on many services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbiaâ&#x20AC;? In Partnership with Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce and Yellowhead Community Services
CLEARWATER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 58A Young Road, Clearwater BC V0E 1N2 250-674-2928 Fax 250-674-2938
E-mail: info@clearwateremployment.ca â&#x20AC;˘ Web Page: www.clearwateremployment.ca Chef Garder Manger (Evening Chef): Winter Season/ Logging Truck Driver: Seasonal/Clearwater #1027 Customer Service Representative: FT or PT/Little Fort #1103 Early Childhood Educators & Assistants: PT/Barriere #1102 Class 1 Driving Instructor: FT Quesnel/Williams Lake #1101 Maintenance Contractor: PT/Clearwater #1030 Store Clerk/Cashier: Blue River #1029 Line Cook: Blue River #1028 Logging Truck Driver: Seasonal/Clearwater #1027 Head Bartender & Server: Seasonal/Blue River #1026 Head Chef: Seasonal/Blue River #1025 Lodge Employee & Kitchen Helper: Seasonal/Blue River #1024 Maintenance & Ski Technician: Seasonal/Blue River #1023 Sous Chef: Seasonal /Blue River #1022 Server: Seasonal/Blue River #1021 Private Chef: Seasonal/Blue River #1020 Cook: Seasonal/Blue River #1019 Maintenance Manager: FT/Blue River #1018 Sport Shop & Boutique Manager: FT/Blue River #1017 Boutique Clerk: Seasonal/Blue River #1014 Ski Technician: Seasonal/Blue River #1012 Water Systems Attendant Contract: PT/Clearwater #1011 Line & Buffet Cook: Seasonal/Blue River #1010 Swing Cook: Seasonal/Blue River #1009 Breakfast Cook: Seasonal/Blue River #1008 Sandwich Maker: Seasonal/Blue River #1007 Dining Room Supervisor: Seasonal/Blue River #1006 Wine Sommelier: Seasonal/Blue River #1004 Server: FT & PT/Blue River #1003 Line Cook: FT & PT/Blue River #1002 Housekeeping Manager: FT/Blue River #0905 Housekeeper: Seasonal/Blue River #0904 Fine Dining Server: Seasonal/Blue River #0903 Snowcat Driver: Seasonal/ Blue River #0902 Registered Massage Therapist: Seasonal/Blue River #0901
Blue River #0820 Breakfast Cook: Winter Season/Blue River #0819 Dishwashers: Winter Season/Blue River #0818 Bus Host: Winter Season/Blue River #0817 Heli-Ski Guides: 6 positions/Seasonal/Blue River #0816
General Information â&#x20AC;˘ Free Workshops: Thurs. Nov. 22nd â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Work Search Techniques Workshop (every 4th Thursday) Thurs. Nov. 13th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Internet & Email Basics Workshop ( or every 2nd Thursday) Thurs. Nov. 8th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Labour Market Information and Research Thurs. Nov. 15th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Creating and Updating Your Resume Workshop (every 3rd Thursday) â&#x20AC;˘ Resumes & Interviews: Go hand in hand, so the better prepared you are the greater the impression you will make to your future employer. Please drop in and our friendly staff will assist you. â&#x20AC;˘ Targeted Wage Subsidy (TWS): Are you currently on Employment Insurance or have you been in the last 3-5 years? If you have, you may be eligible for wage subsidy. Ask us for further info. â&#x20AC;˘ Funding for Skill Enhancement: Recent or active EI clients with a career plan in mind seeking assistance through Service Canada are required to book an appointment with one of our Employment Counsellors. â&#x20AC;˘ Blue River Itinerant: An employment consultant comes to town twice/mth to the Blue River School. Next visit is Thursday Nov. 30 from 1-3. If a one on one appointment is required, please call to set up a time prior to the drop in.
For more information drop in to 58 Young Road (above Raft River Fitness), phone 250-674-2928 or fax 250-674-2938 Operate by Yellowhead Community Services The Employment Program of BC is funded by the Government of Canada & the Province of British Columbia
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Misc Services Sue’s Jewellery Repairs Since 1975 - We do it all, Retipping, Sizing, Soldering. Sue Ludtke - 250-587-6357
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Lg Pellet Pro Stove. Good for lg home or shop. Used 2 mo. CSA approved. $2750.00 (was $4750 new) Ph. 250-674-2677 Set of 4, 30” antique tires. Also 1 combine tire. 250-672-9627 Winch, like new. 250-6729627
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Nissan Sentra parts wanted. For Sale 4x5 rnd bales, $40/ea, can del. 250-672-1016 Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town Used Postage Stamps
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Barriere: 3 bdrm duplex, 1 1/2 bath, 1 car heated garage. W/D, fenced, inground sprinkler. Avail imm. RR $875/mo + DD. 250-672-0041 Barriere: 4plex for rent or sale. 2 bdrm, ns/np, heat & power incl. $725/mo. 1 bdrm bsmt apt., ns/np, hookup for w/d, heat & power incl. $675/mo. Or both $1200/mo. 250-6729958 Clearwater: 1/2 duplex, closed in carport, close to amenities, newly renovated, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, all appl, NS, no pets, ref req. Avail immed. $900/mo + util. Ph. 250-894-9090
1998 LE Touring Skidoo, Long Track, Reverse. $500 obo. 250-672-5802
EXECUTIVE CUSTOM HOME Barriere: 2 bdrms, 2 bath, 6 appl. f/yard, garage, c/a, u/g sprinklers, geo thermal, $1,100.00/mo, min. 1 yr lease. Avail. immediately. NS/NP. Gateway 250-372-1231
CLW-2 Bed House/carport 1050/m inc util. NS, Ref Req. Avail now. 674 7892 or 1313 or skoroll@telus.net.
Feed & Hay Hay for sale, 5x5 rounds, 1200lbs alfalfa grass mix, top quality. $80. Louis Creek. 250672-9737
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Food Products Local home-raised lamb for sale: cut, wrapped, frozen - 1 left. 250-672-5558
Electric boat motor, 32# thrust deep draw, marine battery, extra prop. $175. 250-672-9802
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Clearwater: 2 bdrm hm, Lodge Dr, close to shopping & Clearwater River, carport, workshop, priv backyard. Appl incl. Avail Dec 1, $875/mo. N/S, ref. 250-674-0001 or info@riveradventures.ca Clearwater: Avail soon 2 bdrm hm, totally renovated, w/d, satellite, new jacuzzi tub, 4 kit appl, furnace & heat pump, priv, close to elem school, on school & transit bus route. Ref req. NS, $800/mo. 250-6741059 Clearwater Riverfront 1 bdrm apt, priv & quiet, lg kit & lvg sp, fully furn, hydro, propane, cable tv, internet all incl, NP, N/S, ref, $850/mo, 250-6740001 or info@riveradventures.ca (photos on www.wellsgrayrafting.ca) Vavenby: Spacious 3 bdrm home. On half acre. $750/mo Call Randy 250-674-8288
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Halloween hug Blue River students give Christine the Clown a Halloween hug. Christine Trainor has worked at Blue River School for the past 10 years as the custodian and supervisor. Photo by Sandra Holmes
OHS regulation change on resource roads Central Interior Logging Association
eliminates some of the confusion and cross-jursidictional issues. The Ministry of Forests release is very clear: “An amendment to the occupational health and safety regulation under the Workers’ Compensation Act stipulates that resource roads are not classed as a workplace, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson announced today. “The amendment clarifies that while resource roads themselves
Changes were made to the Occupational Health and Safety regulations recently, clarifying WorkSafeBC’s definition of resource roads, as NOT being deemed to be a multiple-employer workplace. This distinction paves the way for the introduction and implementation of the Natural Resource Road Act, which is currently in draft form, awaiting passing of the enabling legislative framework. The “Resource roads typically are constructed, Natural Resource Road maintained and used by logging companies and Act will include road safety management, other industrial users. They are also used by engineering, constructhe public travelling to remote communities, tion and enforcement components that will as well as recreational and backcountry apply to all road users. CILA has been destinations. working on this legislation and dealing with WorkSafe’s campaign Steve Thomson to declare Resource Roads a workplace, and thereby impose a set of are not considered a workplace, onerous regulations that would be any portion under construction, impossible to comply to, for sevmaintenance or repair is deemed eral years, along with all the other a workplace and governed by logging associations, and other the Workers’ Compensation Act. natural resource sector associations, through the Industry Working Industrial or commercial vehicles travelling on resource roads are Group. also governed by the act, but the The resource sector and other commercial users of resource roads road itself is not considered a workplace. (eg: tourism, guide-outfitting, “Resource roads typically are ranchers, etc) have been working constructed, maintained and used together for going on two years by logging companies and other to find a consistent, cross-sector industrial users. They are also used approach to managing resource by the public travelling to remote roads. The priority issue is, of communities, as well as recreationcourse, safety, so the OHS change al and backcountry destinations. does not at all reflect a lessening “Safety on resource roads is of the duty of care or diligence for everyone’s responsibility. compaemployers using resource roads. nies are expected to supervise and Rather, it clarifies authority and responsibility, and for the first time, monitor their workers.”
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On our last day on Hawaii’s big island, Joan and I had a long wait from our hotel’s discharge time until the midnight flight from Kona to Vancouver. We stayed on its open, spacious verandah after lunch, watching small but colourful fish swimming below the railing we were leaning on as the tide turned. Not wanting to wear out our welcome, we left mid-afternoon, pointing the rental car south into unfamiliar territory. Near the Sheraton Hotel was a memorial to King Kamehameha III, lush tropical gardens contrasting with the towering lava rock wall, guarded by a large dragon-shaped rock (and a mongoose which posed for Joan’s camera). The drive wound through variable territory: tall grass and lush growth broken by lava ledges and walls (hidden caves within), and views of the ocean. Gated roads suggested much of this was sacred land. We tested one without a gate, but soon a young female security guard stepped out of her hut to greet us. “These are all private houses,” she smiled. U-turn time... Continuing upwards, we inspected suburbia; when we reached the main road, the ocean was far below us - but that was where we wanted to be. A sign promising four miles of narrow, winding road to Kealakekua Bay solved the problem. Part way down this pretty, paved road I screeched the car to a halt for I’d spotted a roadside stall selling leis. Untended, with colourful, aromatic plumeria (frangipani) leis hanging on its wall, an honour box accepted three dollars for the one Joan chose. Its perfume filled the car for the rest of the day. The next sign pointed to a church built in 1824 so onto that even narrower road we went - and were glad we did. A wonderful couple, caretakers of
Trekking Tales )` 2H` 2UV_ that hallowed, wellloved building, greeted us and showered us with God’s blessings, shell necklaces, and literature as we toured the church and the grounds. We parted, somewhat reluctantly, with Hawaiian-style embraces and kisses on the cheeks, and a feeling of having been in an exceptional place. A few moments after leaving there, we arrived at the rocky shore below the church. With unplanned but remarkable timing, we saw the sun beginning
the final stage of its descent into the sea. As we watched and snapped photos of one last sunset, the sun quickly disappeared into a cloudbank just above the horizon. Near us, Hawaiian youths wandered, and fragrant flowering trees blossomed near the homes. Ocean kayaks sat safely above the water of this tiny state park and, to my especial delight, we could see the Captain Cook Monument, practically inaccessible by road, across the bay. Tropical
twilights are short-lived so we just had time to enjoy this memorable spot before darkness engulfed us. Our last hours went by quickly. We dined at Bubba Gump’s, indulging ourselves with a delicious new drink, strawberry flavouring providing the “lava flow” for which it is named. Once at the airport, Joan realized it would be best not to take her beautifully perfumed lei onto the plane. As passengers disembarked from “our” plane to begin their Hawaiian vacations, she singled out a greyhaired lady and placed the floral lei around her neck. Smiles beaming from her and her husband, from Joan and all of the rest of us who watched, told us that this lady was thrilled to be greeted to Hawaii with a lei.
New Year’s Eve
Bullarama
NEW YEAR’s EVE 2012 A WESTERN FUNDRAISER FOR THE FARM KIDS SCHOLARSHIP FUND 7PM to 2AM, doors open at 6:30PM
North Thompson Agriplex, Barriere, B.C. Tickets available online at www.farmkidsfund.ca North Thompson Star/Journal (Barriere) Horse Barn (Kamloops).
Bullarama and New Year’s Party (19+): $80.00
Bullarama only: $50.00 • 12 and under (bullarama only): $15.00 Food vendors will be available on site Sanctioned by Elite Professional Bullriders Inc.
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B.C. encourages all students to consider trades as their career Ministry of Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology DELTA - The B.C. government is investing an additional $1.1 million to encourage students to pursue a future in skilled trades, John Yap, Minister of Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology announced recently. “We want young people to see that a life-long career in the trades is a very smart choice, offering a secure future in a rewarding, respected, skilled and well-paying career,” said Yap. “Under the BC Jobs Plan, and as part of our new Skills and Training Plan, we want to encourage more students in the K-to-12 system to be thinking about - and training for careers in the trades. "Raising the profile of careers in the skilled trades and engaging employers for the critical role they play in industry training will benefit B.C., industry, today’s apprentices and the skilled trades learners of tomorrow," Yap said. The funding will benefit students, apprentices, instructors and employers in a range of occupations through programs developed by Trades Training Consortium B.C., Skills Canada BC and the Industry Training Authority of B.C. (ITA). A Discover Trades BC website www.discovertradesbc.ca - has been launched that includes testimonials from fellow students and has workbooks and resources for primary,
middle and secondary teachers to use in getting more students excited about trades work. “The Discover Trades BC website helps students in the K-to-12 system think about, and train for, careers in the trades. The website also provides teachers and parents with resources to introduce trades in the classroom and at home,” said Kelly Betts, project manager, Discover Trades BC and president, Skills Canada BC. “Further to that, Skills Canada BC hosts 14 regional Olympic-style competitions, featuring the most talented trades and technology students from across the province. "These events also provide opportunities for the thousands of youth who attend as spectators to explore the many career options that are available in the skilled trades and technologies. With the additional support from the provincial government, we’ll be able to expand our programming and provide even more opportunities for B.C. youth to explore their future career goals," Betts said. An investment of $300,000 will support the Industry Training Authority (ITA) to engage employers and improve their participation in training and hiring apprentices from post-secondary trades training programs. The ITA works with employers, employees, industry, labour, training providers and government to manage apprenticeships, set program standards, and increase opportunities in the trades.
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Recipients of Clearwater Secondary School’s first year Honor Roll award hold their certificates during an awards assembly held Friday, Oct. 2. Names on the list were Aliya Bieber, Tommy Brown, Jesse Dana, Keisha Johnson, Robyn Kreke, Janice Lau, Leevon Levasseur, Lilly McLellan, Jessica Patterson, Joseph Razeau, Adrian Romeo, Karter Romeo, Aiden Sim, Megan Sim, Nate Wadlegger, and Lachlan Whelan. All photos by Keith McNeill
CSS holds awards assembly Top left: Recipients of Clearwater Secondary School’s second year Honor Roll were (back, l-r) Jenna Zietsov, Jacob Madden, Chad Bond, (front, l-r) Reid Rebinsky, Sarah Dohms, and Ashley Quaal. Center left: Fourth year recipients were (l-r) Katie Bieber, Cody Gunn and Kaitlyn VanderZwan. Missing is Kiera Stel. Bottom left: Winners for the highest achievement award for the 2011/2012 school year were (back, l-r) Aiden Sim, Grade 10, Reid Rebinsky, Grade 9, (front, l-r) Baylee Sallenbach, Grade 12, and Janice Lau, Grade 8. Missing is Kiera Stel, Grade 11.
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Lorina MacLeod was the only third year Honor Roll recipient at the assembly. Graham Jones was also on the list.