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Norsemen maraud Candle Creek Trails Viking Daniel Boudreau and troll Robert Beaudry take part in the 15th annual Wells Gray Birchleg, this year held for the first time at the Candle Creek Trails near Clearwater. For more photos and information on how the event turned out, see page A11 inside. Photo by Keith McNeill

Simpcw First Nation buys land next to Raft River Keith McNeill Title should be transferred this week as Simpcw First Nation acquires 20 acres of land next to Raft River, according to Steven Patterson, the band's land manager. “Simpcw First Nation is a very progressive community and this is their first community-owned fee simple lands,” Patterson said. “They will be a taxpaying landholder just like everyone else, and it is a key move towards getting away from the strained relationship with the federal government and moving towards independence.” The area was a traditional fishing site and was a gathering point for families as they migrated north and south throughout the seasons.

Patterson said it is too early to say exactly what the plan is yet, but he believed the intent is to keep it as fee simple as opposed to converting into reserve. He noted that if the land is given reserve status it then would be subject to the rather archaic terms of the Indian Act. This area is located almost right in the center of Simpcw First Nation traditional territory. Chief Rita Matthew has said she would like to hold a celebration at the site once the ground is dry enough. People alive today remember members of the band using the Raft River area as a base for berry-picking and fishing in the region. The shoreline of the property was until recently seen by many local

residents almost as a public beach. However, previous landowners blocked access. Simpcw First Nation apparently plans to develop the property in cooperation with District of Clearwater, but what direction that development will follow is not yet clear.

A Google Earth image shows the location of 20 acres of land next to Raft River that Simpcw First Nation is acquiring. The area was a traditional fishing area and gathering place for the band. Plans for the property have not been finalized. Google Earth graphic

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Wiegele assists at snowmobile accident Wiegele Helicopter Skiing in Blue River. “I requested two helicopters to the site, with one as a backup because the rescue An accident involving a snowmobiler call came late in the day (15:20). There with an apparent broken leg has Blue River heli-ski operator Mike Wiegele once was a lack of details as to the nature, type and location of the accident,” Wiegele again asking for tighter standards for the reported. snowmobile industry. When they arrived at the scene they “Giving consideration to the time, the found that it was a narrow open area or location, the injury and the lack of emermeadow, adjacent to a steep south-facing gency rescue equipment by the sledding upwards slope of approximately 50° plus. group, it was fortunate that the injured The meadow was near the top of the tree sledder came out alive,” Wiegele said. line at approximately 7,000 feet elevation. The accident occurred on Saturday The weather was overcast with flat light, afternoon, Jan. 19, in the Smoke Creek and the injured person was in a steep area drainage southeast of Blue River. of obvious avalanche terrain and high The injured sledder had been snowdanger in poor snow stability. According mobiling with a group when he and his to Wiegele, the sledders were high-lining in machine apparently rolled down into the what he described as exceedingly hazardforest below. ous terrain. A SPOT emergency device was actiThe rescuers found the injured sledder vated to request help via satellite. wrapped in blankets but showing the early RCMP passed the request onto Mike signs of hypothermia. He apparently not been moved in about two “When you need us, we’re close by” had hours. With the light fading, the proWhen a death occurs, I’m here to help you, every step of the way. 24 hours cedure was “load and go,” said the a day, every day. heli-ski operator. If you have made pre-arrangements elsewhere and would like to discuss The rescue crew made a trail

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The snowmobile clubs and organizations within the North Thompson Valley are not adequately prepared for emergencies, he said. According to Wiegele, the latest incident was the third emergency rescue MWHS has been called upon to perform so far this season. He said not one rescuer from the snowmobile community was seen at any of those three rescues, or at similar rescues the heli-ski company has performed over the past few years. “Appropriate government authorities must take immediate action by initiating and implementing Worksafe BC law of safe travel in the back country,” Wiegele said. “If people and operators do not comply with this law, they put themselves, us and the province at the highest risk of potential liability. They must be held accountable for their actions.” Six Wells Gray Search and Rescue members also responded to the SPOT emergency call. They were stood down at the SAR Hall in Clearwater when it was determined that Mike Wiegele helicopters had arrived on the scene and had evacuated the injured snowmobiler.

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about 100 m up the hill to the victim, stabilized his injuries, then slid him down to where he could be evacuated. The injured man was flown by helicopter to the medical clinic in Blue River, where he was treated by a doctor who was a guest at the resort. He was then transported by ambulance to hospital. According the Wiegele, the snowmobilers had no equipment (such as a leg splint) to administer first aid or to transport the injured person to a pick-up location. They had no method of communication other than the SPOT device, he said. Apparently the sledders did little or nothing to help during the rescue and, in fact, some continued to high-line the adjacent slopes. “It is the observation and opinion of our safety committee that a catastrophic accident with multiple injuries and fatalities, of similar or larger magnitude as the Revelstoke shootout two years ago, will occur,” Wiegele said. Such an incident could involve 50 or more fatalities and would tarnish reputation of all winter recreational activity operators and of B.C. tourism as a whole, he felt.

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backs by Greyhound had about 800 names. The cutbacks would see bus service to Clearwater reduced from two buses per day in each direction to just one. Instead of having a daytime bus and a nighttime bus to both Edmonton and Vancouver, the community would have the nighttime service only. The cutback is part of a package of

service reductions recently approved by BC Passenger Transportation Board. “Despite an online campaign which gathered nearly 800 signatures many of whom left poignant messages as to why service should remain the same or improve, the Passenger Transportation Board saw fit to grant the cuts to service,” said CAW

114 president Gord McGrath. “Minister Polak has already stated she will not reverse this decision, despite having the authority to do so. This is a slap in the face to thousands of customers and hundreds of communities who rely on Greyhound for service and the workers who provide this service,” he added. Continued on page A3

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First Nations raise concerns on Harper Creek project Submitted Simpcw First Nation and Adams Lake Indian Band have signed an agreement to work together on their joint concerns over potential impacts of the proposed Harper Creek Mine on First Nations resources and rights in their ancestral lands. Yellowhead Mining Inc. (YMI) is proposing an open pit copper, gold and silver mine in the upper Harper Creek watershed, near Vavenby. Harper Creek is a tributary of the Barriere River, so the water from Harper Creek flows into the North Thompson River and the Fraser River. The Yellowhead property covers a total of 42,636.48 hectares, and the fully developed pit will be 2,400 m long and 1,670 m wide, with a depth of approximately 375 m. In addition to the open pit there will be a tailings pond and waste rock piles, as well as access roads and a power-line rightof-way to the site. The expected lifespan of the mine is at least 28 years, during which time the concentrator is expected to process an average of 70,000 tonnes per day of material, and the average rate of mining in the pit will be 165,000 tonnes per day. The maximum storage capacity of the tailings pond will be in the range of 720,000 — 920,000 cubic metres. The site of the proposed mine is at high elevation in the upper reaches of the Harper Creek watershed. Based on technical reviews and fieldwork focusing on the plans for the Harper Creek project, Simpcw First Nation and Adams Lake Indian Band leaders are considering a partial list of concerns about the project, including the following: • Traditional use and archaeology fieldwork results showing extensive long-term First Nations use of resources in the project area for sustenance and spiritual purposes; • the existence of at least two known sacred sites and/or burial sites

in the project area; • the presence of at least one species at risk (i.e. mountain caribou) in the project area; • potential threats to fisheries in the Harper Creek and Barriere River watersheds due to withdrawal of water

Simpcw Chief Rita Matthew upstream that could affect unfavourably both the water temperatures and useable area in downstream fish habitat; • potential threats to fisheries in the Harper Creek and Barriere River watersheds due to underground seepage of tailings into the watershed; • destruction of First Nations traditional food plants and medicinal plants in project area; • possible future failure of the tailings pond due to extreme natural hazards associated with global warming, e.g. high spring run-off, extreme rainy weather, debris avalanches;

• destruction of traditional First Nations trails for traversing the project area; • intrusion into the project area of new roadways and powerlines that dramatically increase accessibility of the area to predators, hunters, recreational fishing, berry-picking, mushroom-picking and various non-aboriginal recreational uses (e.g. off-road vehicles) that would disrupt First Nations traditional uses in the area; • potential contamination of the air-shed downwind of the Harper Creek project by dust and airborne tailings particles; • potential seismic vulnerability of the tailings pond, given the historical record of earthquakes in the project area and the position of known fault lines; • lack of risk assessment of potential impact of blasting over 28 years on bedrock, potentially causing seepage of contaminated mine water into aquifers; • lack of secure, quantifiable long-term economic benefits from either YMI or B.C. commensurate with the long-term damage and/or risks to First Nations aboriginal lands and resources; • loss of esthetic wilderness values due

to the creation of a large open pit, waste rock piles and a tailings pond that will remain for many generations into the future after the mine has been decommissioned. Simpcw and Adams Lake leaders have not yet taken a firm position either for or against the project, but they are concerned that so far neither YMI nor the provincial government has been able to clearly quantify the level of impacts and/or risks to traditional aboriginal resources values in the Harper Creek watershed, nor has it been shown that the potential economic benefits to the two First Nations communities would be commensurate to the level of potential long term damage and/or risks to their traditional lands and resources. Chief Rita Matthew of Simpcw First Nation stated: "We are in favour of sustainable resource development for the economic benefit of all communities in our territory, but not resource extraction at any price or any level of risk to future generations.." Chief Nelson Leon of the Adams Lake Indian Band stated: "The shareholders

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The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure invites the public to attend an open house regarding plans for upcoming intersection improvements on Highway 5 at Clearwater Valley Road. Drawings of a proposed roundabout and other traffic movement information will be available for review and discussion. This drop-in open house is scheduled for the following date and time: Thursday, February 7, 2013 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Royal Canadian Legion No. 259 257 Glen Road Clearwater, B.C . For more information, please contact Project Manager Dave Shibata at 250 828-4069 or by e-mail at Dave.Shibata@gov.bc.ca

and executives of YMI stand to make many millions over the 28-year lifespan of this project, but none of them live here. Our great grandchildren will be left with a giant hole in the ground, and possibly a much impoverished and atrisk natural environment long after the mine is closed." Both leaders expressed concern that the processes for approving the mine do not provide enough time or resources for First Nations communities to develop a plan for dealing with project impacts and obtaining appropriate economic compensation.

CAW president encourages riders to voice concerns Continued from page A2 McGrath encouraged those concerned to voice their opinion to Minister Polak and their MLAs either through the CAW Local 114 website or by fax, phone or email. “During the provincial election in May, I hope candidates are questioned on their position on this issue. It is not too late to make a difference,” said McGrath. CAW Local 114 currently represents over 4,000 members across B.C. and Alberta. The CAW’s petition to have Greyhound’s application approval reversed can be viewed at www.cawlocal114.com. For Minister Polak’s response to the petition, see her letter on page A5.

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2013-2017 Five Year Financial Plan The last five years have been very exciting with many changes and improvements to infrastructure and services provided by the District to the community. The next five years promise to be just as challenging and exciting. A major focus will be the District taking over the responsibility for road maintenance late September 2013. In order to be ready Council is determining how that service is going to be delivered and to what standards, while balancing the cost to the taxpayers. Council considers the effect of taxation on all taxpayers including business and residential when making financial decisions. In addition to roads, the Infrastructure Master Plan has highlighted some immediate and long term requirements of the water and sewer systems as well as the facilities; such as parks and the Sportsplex. The District currently has reserves and surpluses, but to maintain the financial resilience of the community a long term plan is required. Your input is welcome as our long term plan is created. Council needs to know what the community’s priorities are. How much are you willing to pay for clean, reliable drinking water? Is recreation and parks important to your family? What do you expect for road maintenance? Input can be provided by email to sthiessen@docbc.ca, or in writing either mailed in or dropped off at the District. A public meeting for a draft budget presentation and a chance to provide input will be held in late March or early April. Watch here for a confirmed date. Automated Call-Out System The District will be implementing an automated call out system to ensure that effective, efficient and timely communication is available to all residents. This system can be used day or night in an emergency situation to let all residents know of the emergency and necessary steps that need to be taken, to contact affected areas only, of any work done on water or sewer systems and notify resident of the closure of District facilities due to weather or other reasons. The delivery of this messaging can be done via telephone, text message and email. It is important to note that if a household declares that it does not want to receive messages from the District this can be setup with the exception in the event of an emergency. Snow Angel Nominations What a great community we live in. Nominated this week as a “Clearwater Snow Angel” is Ken Kjenstad.: Thank you for helping out your neighbours. Please Note: The District of Clearwater Committee meetings format will be changing effective February 19th, 2013. ThisAd Committee MoTI #957 of- the Whole meeting will be addressing the Infrastructure and Parks and Recreation items. Check out the schedule on-line.

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“ If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” - Marcus Tullius Cicero, statesman editorial by keith mcNeill

Roundabout debate has lost sense of proportion

Donations from Clearwater saving young woman’s life Editor, The Times:

My name is Brandy Elesko and I lived in Clearwater for most of my life. My beautiful children were raised in Clearwater as well. I currently live in Ladysmith, B.C. and love the island. I miss Clearwater a lot of days especially since my fabulous parents Sharon and Garry Ruston still live there as well as my sister Darlene Matusky. I have kept in touch with many friends from Clearwater and have always loved coming back to visit. On July 21, 2012 I was diagnosed with

acute myeloid leukaemia. Little did I know what a tough and strenuous road the next several months were going to be. Finances were a huge concern as I needed to basically move to Vancouver to have my treatment. Of course, as the community of Clearwater always has when someone needs help, people stood up and helped me in more ways than I could have imagined. My first big thank you is to my sister Darlene for staying with me for the majority of my time in Vancouver and to my

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parents for all that they have done to make this easier. We could not make it without you. There are so many that donated their hard earned money to help me. I wanted to name everyone but it is impossible to list them all. You all know who you are and so does my family. Little did you know that your donations were literally saving my life. This is because I acquired aspergillosis from the chemotherapy. With this comes a very expensive drug called VFend. Thanks to my employer, Vancouver Island University, I have 80 per cent coverage for my prescriptions. However this drug is so expensive I was still required to pay $300 dollars per week to stay alive. I want everyone who donated to my cause to know that you truly helped save my life. Aspergillosis has a 95 per cent mortality rate if untreated and a 10 to 40 per cent mortality rate with treatment.

Without this medication I would not have survived. I am recovering and hoping that within the next few months that I will be able to return to work. I am still required to take the medication as it takes a very long time for this infection to be completely treated I know my mom has still been raising funds through a donation jar at The Blue Loon, whom I cannot thank enough for allowing her to do that. Every dollar has gone to my medication and I cannot thank you all enough. So thank you Clearwater for being there for me and my family when we needed you the most. I am in remission and happy to be alive. I was always proud to say I was from Clearwater and this is just one of the many reasons. The generosity, love and support has always made me call Clearwater HOME.

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Some people in Clearwater and area must have waaaay too much time on their hands. For example, look at the ongoing controversy about the roundabout proposed for the junction of Highway 5 and the road to Wells Gray Park. We’ve had letters to the editor going back and forth, discussions on social media such as Facebook, and endless debates at local coffee shops. We’ve even had a person say to us, when told that the newspaper supports the roundabout, “Well, we won’t talk with you anymore.” How many intersections are there in this area? Yes, the one where the roundabout is proposed is one of the more important ones, but is it really that important? Your editor probably goes through it an average of four times a day, which likely is more than most. Assuming it takes 30 seconds to negotiate the intersection, that’s a total of two minutes out of 24 hours – or less than 1/7 of one per cent of my day. We’ve heard that the possible cost of the roundabout is $2.3 million. We’re not sure where that figure came from, although apparently someone from Highways quoted it to someone at last year’s public input meeting. We suspect it’s on the high side, but let’s take it at face value for now. Except for a few tens of thousands of dollars from District of Clearwater to increase the size of the water and sewer lines that pass under the intersection (something we would have to do anyways, and

at considerably higher cost if the roundabout wasn’t going in), the provincial government will pay for the project. The population of B.C. is 4.4 million. That means the roundabout will cost a little more than $2 per person. Yes, we all want to see our government get good value out of our tax dollars, but I don’t see the sense of getting too excited about a project that will cost me about as much as a cup of coffee. And how many cups of coffee have been wasted talking about this thing? The roundabout will make the intersection safer. No one disputes that. It will highlight the road to Wells Gray Park. No one disputes that either. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure plans to host a public open house about the roundabout project today (Thursday, Feb. 7) in the Clearwater Legion Hall. There will be two sessions: 2 – 4 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. No doubt there will be a straw poll or other mechanism for the government to measure whether the community supports or opposes the project. We encourage everyone to get out to the meeting, listen to the information presented, and express your opinion. And for those who have gotten all wound up in this debate, we encourage them to go home after the meeting, think about something else for a change, and try to get a life.

Visiting Taiwan to learn about food Editor, The Times: Traveling to see how an island the size of Vancouver Island, with the population that is perhaps equal to that of Canada, feeds itself has been quite the experience. I’ve just returned from the island of Taiwan. Having been invited by author and soilless garden-

ing expert Marseene Mainly to visit the island before her return to Canada, I didn’t have much time to consider anything except that I felt I needed to go. My first priority there was to research food production, then recycling, relationship building and tourism. I am still relying on

my friends. Anyone who thinks this effort is worthwhile to help me subsidize this trip – please and thank you, every little bit helps. What is food? Healthy food is what we need to survive: clean air, clean water and clean nutritious food. Continued on page A6

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Yes, it was a total success. Good family fun. There was participation by all generations..

Yes. Everybody was having a heck of a good time.

“Should” is not acceptable for $2 million proposed roundabout Editor, The Times:

original boondoggle would have been shoved down changing the intersection, then why waste the money? our throats. It is common knowledge that Canadians follow like Then in a year’s time, a two gazillion dollar cost sheep. If you are going to fleece the taxpayers, at least plus contract could be negotiated to clean up the mess. put the money to good use, not just pull the wool over Page A-9 has a picture of hydro poles being relocat- our eyes! ed from the highway’s right of way. A ministry spokesJim Lamberton person said, “This work would be required regardless The Rambling Man of the final re-configuration of the intersection.” That Clearwater, B.C. is not true; it is just another needless cost. When the Open House is held, I don’t want to hear the same old rhetoric like “Studies have shown that roundabouts have HOME HARDWARE IS A CANADIAN OWNED COMPANY 35 per cent fewer crashes, 90 per cent fewer vehicle fatalities and 76 per cent fewer vehicle-related injuries” (from MOTI, April 2012). The intersection of Highway 5 and the Wells Gray road has its own statistics. That’s what people want to know. How many fatalities and pedestrian/ vehicle accidents have happened at that intersection? And when? If you don’t have that information, or if the information you have doesn’t warrant

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Minister responds to Greyhound petition Editor, The Times:

I would like to respond to comments in your paper regarding Greyhound’s service reductions in British Columbia (“CAW continues fight against the Greyhound cuts,” Jan. 31). I am concerned about the potential impact of Greyhound’s service reductions, particularly on rural residents. However, Greyhound is a private company and the alternative was pulling its service out of B.C. altogether. Greyhound remains committed to providing

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service across B.C. It has maintained 75 per cent of service in the province and, wherever possible, reducing service on routes with the lowest ridership. The routes through Clearwater that are being reduced generally have about 25 per cent capacity. Routes being reduced in other parts of B.C. often have less than 10 passengers on a 54-seat coach. The law prevents me from interfering in any way with the Passenger Transportation Board’s decision on Greyhound.

The Times welcomes all letters to the editor. We do, however, reserve the right to edit for brevity, clarity, legality and good taste. While all letters must be signed (and have a telephone number for verification purposes) upon submission, writers may elect to withhold their names from publication in special circumstances.

The board has a challenging job and considers each decision carefully and thoughtfully and I thank the members for their continued good work. Greyhound doesn’t have a regulated monopoly in British Columbia. This is an opportunity for smaller carriers to apply to the Passenger Transportation Board to provide new services that could be tailored to meet local needs.

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Re: Ministry Tests Roundabout Design for Oversized Loads I must say I could not believe my eyes when I read page A-11 of The Times’ Jan. 24 issue. Let’s just look at what was released by MOTI! 1) The article states, “Even the longest and biggest loads SHOULD (my capitals) be able to fit through a roundabout proposed for the corner of Highway 5 and the road to Wells Grey Park;” 2) “A photo from MOTI shows a 14-axle dual lane loader heavy haul vehicle. A computer simulation shows that even such an extraordinary load SHOULD (my capitals) be able to negotiate the roundabout proposed for Highway 5 in Clearwater;” and 3) “A computer simulation indicates that a 60-m long 14-axle dual lane loader heavy haul vehicle SHOULD (my capitals) be able to negotiate the proposed roundabout.” It is my opinion that when over $2 million are being wasted on this intersection, SHOULD is definitely not acceptable! Is this their idea of change? If it weren’t for lots of letters to the editor and a petition from local members of the B.C. Trucking Association, the

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YEARS AGO: Over 60 people met to form the North Thompson Hospital Society to speak for the long needed hospital for the valley. Mrs. C. Shook, R.N., of Wells Gray Park was president, D. Pease of Vavenby was secretary, and G. Adams of Vavenby was treasurer. Directors included Don Nelson of Blue River, C. Shook of Upper Clearwater, H. Mjolsness of Clearwater and Mrs. Moilliet of Vavenby.

YEARS AGO: Birch Island sawmill Super Studs Ltd., formerly known as Three Rivers Sawmill,

was back in production following a disastrous fire. The operation had 21 to 22 men on the payroll in the mill and bush. Members of the Clearwater Business Association voted unanimously to raise $5,000 to bring a second TV channel to Clearwater. Blue River skating rink was a major attraction. Mrs. Pat Kohlhauser was teaching figure-skating.

YEARS AGO: Forty rinks took part in the CTP Bonspiel in what could become an annual event. The Lawrence Giesbrecht rink won the A event.

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BACK IN TIME Little Fort pioneer Pearl Catherine Cleaveley passed away at the age of 84. Born in Ashcroft in 1893, she and her husband, Charles, moved to the area in 1912 and homesteaded at Round Top. She was survived by five daughters, two sons, 27 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. She has also acted as midwife for many families.

YEARS AGO: A decision by management to fire an employee resulted in a walkout at Weyerhaeuser’s Vavenby sawmill. The illegal strike ended when the worker was reinstated at a lower pay rate. Twelve people on unemployment insurance were clearing cross-country skiing and hiking trails on the Majerus Farm, Pyramid Mountain

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It’s been over 13 years since a new weight-loss drug has come on the market. A new one was just okayed in the U.S. It’s called Belviq and it works on a brain chemical that controls appetite. Weight-loss drugs have had a rather shaky history, and it’s not sure how good this new one will be. The drug is still under review in Canada. It may be available to pharmacies within the year. Losing weight is big business. However, there is no magic answer to the problem. To make weight-loss permanent, one must simply eat fewer calories or burn more calories. In fact, for better results, do both. Research in Israel has produced a strain of marijuana that can ease pain and discomfort symptoms, but without the part of the plant that makes people ‘high’. Perhaps this altered product might make access easier for those with chronic diseases like MS, Parkinson’s and post traumatic stress disorder. There is so much occurring in the world of medication. We do our utmost to keep current on any new advances to enable us to serve you better.

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YEARS AGO: Approximately 125 cross-country skiers entered the fourth annual Wells Gray Loppet. Clearwater’s Mary MacLennan came first in recreational mixed, while Barb MacCuish was first in Masters D female. A total of 27 snowmobiles raised $3,566 for the Lions Society for Crippled Children in Clearwater’s Snowarama. Neil Stearns and Bob Carmichael operated a 1958 machine that belonged to Art Young.

YEARS AGO: Vavenby firefight-

ers were called out to douse a fire in a CNR sulphur car, reported fire chief Leo Vermette. Face masks were needed to protect against the acrid smoke.

YEARS AGO: MLA Kevin Krueger criticized the year-old School District 73, saying employees frequently drove from Kamloops to Clearwater to do work that North Thompson workers were capable of doing. Little Fort School was to close in June, ending a 90-year tradition.

YEARS AGO: About 100 spectators attended a Raft Mountain hill climb. There were a total of 95 entries in the one-day event, which was held above Clearwater

YEARS AGO: TNRD held a public hearing with regards to an application to create a destination resort with a lodge containing seven rentable units,

193 cabins, an interpretive centre and a restaurant. The applicant, Trasa Lodges and Inns Inc., was known for world class accommodations in a supernatural setting. District of Clearwater held an open house Feb. 6 to officially open the new ICBC and Motor Vehicle Branch. A Clearwater Ski Club raffle raised over $7,000 to help with ski hill operations. First prize was a trip for two to Mexico from Uniglobe Travel, won by Glen McNeil.

YEAR AGO: A Jobs Creation Plan program at the former Dutch Lake School was teaching handyman skills to several underemployed local residents. “They all will be good carpenter’s helpers when they finish,” said instructor Ron Plamondon. A first-ever Walk for Memories event raised over $900 for the Alzheimer’s Society. Most participants avoided the wintery weather by walking around inside the Elks Hall.

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and McLeod Hill areas in Wells Gray Park. Crew supervisor Gordon Zaitsov estimated 30 to 35 km of the planned 65 kilometers had been done.

SnoDrifters’ West Raft cabin. Noah Baker won the Modified King of the Hill event and came second in Pro Stock 600. School District 73 was to hold a meeting at Dutch Lake School to hear what local residents had to say about proposed closures of five elementary schools. Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing and North Thompson Indian Band were looking at working together to build a basic lodge with accommodation for about 30 people near Gosnell. Clearwater Rotary Club’s second annual Ice Man winter carnival and ice fishing derby was cancelled. Club members decided that it would not be safe for hundreds of people to go on the ice of Dutch Lake after several days of mild weather.

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spreading a germ. This seemed to be working, as I traveled via these systems with thousands of people each day, and heard barely a cough or a sneeze. Clean water? I visited Eco Parks built in neighborhoods where nature was replicated to provide people with the knowledge of how intertwined all life needs to be to take that water which we humans pollute and

make it usable for the next life to drink, or – in the case of amphibians and fish – live in. Restaurant gray water? I visited farms that had setups with re-claiming systems, consisting of an intricate set of actively reclaiming tanks – starting with the grayest of water, ending with tanks of fish with plants growing on top. And water supplying the irrigation for the

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Family fun Jessica Luedtke pulls a sled carrying her 3 1/2 month old daughter Emily as she takes part in the 15th annual Wells Gray Birchleg on Sunday, Feb. 3. More than 130 people took part in the fun family event. Photo by Keith McNeill

There is no better province to explore than British Columbia and no better family bonding experience than sharing the thrill of a new discovery or experience. Day trips can create remarkable family memories. They offer a wonderful way to spend time together and learn more about where you live. The variety of experiences available to families is different in each region of this spectacular province - you might decide to explore close to home or venture to one of the other regions in B.C. over the Family Day weekend. Whether taking SkyTrain, BC Ferries, driving, or hopping a flight, there are many ways to invest in a day of discovery. Travel is just one aspect. To maximize the experience families should involve everyone in the planning. By planning ahead you and your whole family can experience a worthwhile outing and make every aspect fun. Create a list of activities or venues and assign a rough budget for each. Allow family members to weigh in on their preferences and discuss what they would like to see, do or learn at each. You might decide to stay in a hotel and be a tourist in your own hometown. Kids or youth can map out the sites and activities, creating a family agenda including select-

ing the points of interest, lunch and shopping as well as enjoying the amenities your hotel might offer. It’s the perfect way to free up everyone from everyday tasks and roles. Researching history, attractions, museums, parks and markets can teach valuable lessons and it helps children to plan within a budget. This way they are part of making important decisions, appreciate both the effort and cost of outings and will be more enthused about an agenda they helped develop. Be sure to capture your family time by taking photos, saving literature or purchasing a memento. This can lead to great family discussions about what each individual enjoyed or learned and starts you planning for future family explorations.

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Local residents visit the booths during the seventh annual Arts, Health and Wellness Expo at Clearwater Secondary School on Saturday, Feb. 2. There were 33 booths with six extra participants sharing a booth for a total of 39 services and businesses, organizers report. The crowd was steady all day, they say. The expo is put on by Clearwater Festival and Events Society (CFES) with all proceeds going into other community events. Photo by Keith McNeill

Predictions made a few years ago on how much money Tourism Wells Gray would make from a hotel tax were overly optimistic, according to TWG manager Brad Bradbury. As a result, the tourism marketing has had to scale back its plans and seek other sources of funding, Bradbury reported to Clearwater council on Jan. 22. The earlier predictions on how much the hotel tax would raise were based on an assumed average annual occupancy rate of 80 per cent, he said. In fact, the actual average year round occupancy rate is closer to 28 per cent for those properties that remain open. That meant the budgeted revenue of $112,000 was totally unrealistic. During 2012 the hotel tax raised only $63,000, about $50,000 short of the original estimate. Despite the financial difficulties, TWG had a busy and productive year, he said. A wide variety of marketing was carried out, trade shows participated in, and reports and plans completed. External funding was obtained through Wells Gray Community Forest, ThompsonOkanagan Tourism Association and the provincial government. Bridging funding from District of Clearwater and Wells Gray Country (TNRD Area A) has not been touched so far, he said.

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you could do a.m. and p.m. lists. An abbreviated checklist for the area is available at the library. It's fairly easy to submit your checklist(s) at www. birdcount.org Cornell University's website which has information on how to count and years of data to peruse. No Internet access? Phone Hoo Ping Crane at 250-674-2518 for details on how to count and later to submit your checklist(s). Your participation

as a Citizen Scientist in the GBBC is one piece of the puzzle that helps scientists get the big picture about changes in bird populations. Presently, a snowy owl irruption (incursion of birds that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t normally winter in the area) is once again occurring, after having one last year, though they're unlikely to be seen in our area. Some robins are still being sighted. So how about getting out, or relaxing inside, and counting some birds? Glen, Carol and Ben McNeil would like to congratulate Heather McNeil on receiving her Masters of Science in Physiotherapy from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. She is currently working in Toronto.

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A traffic stop north of Kamloops last week led to police finding and seizing $61,000 in cash from the trunk of the vehicle. On the afternoon of Tuesday, Jan. 29, an RCMP officer stopped the southbound vehicle on Highway 5 in Darfield, about 75 kilometres north of Kamloops, between Barriere and Clearwater. While dealing with the driver, police say the officer noted

some things that led to a probe under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act. A police dog was used to search the vehicle and evidence found led to the arrest of the 35-year-old driver from Surrey. Cash – $61,140 – was found in a suitcase in the trunk of the vehicle. The driver will appear in Kamloops Law Courts on April 11 to face a charge of possession of property obtained by crime.

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Raft River Rockhounds president Dave Cooper holds what appears to be a large jade boulder. A local resident brought it into a club meeting recently and asked what it was. It was apparently found in the North Thompson River. It is extremely hard, dark green in color, and polished smooth after spending years in the river. The beautiful stone was just one of the items on display during Raft River Rockhounds’ Treasures From The Earth show on Jan. 26. The event was held in the Elks Hall, and organizers report they were very pleased with the turnout.

Jason Prud’Homme gives his son Joshua a hand as he tries his hand at rock painting during Raft River Rockhounds’ Treasures From The Earth show on Jan. 26. Photos by Keith McNeill

Clearwater RCMP detachment’s case load for the fourth quarter of 2012 was more than double that of the same period last year, Sgt. Kevin Podbisky reported to Clearwater council on Jan. 22. Detachment members investigated 244 files during the last three months of the year, compared to 110 files during the last quarter of 2011, the NCO-in-charge said. “There was a significant increase this year,” he said. “I don’t know what to attribute it to. We’ve been busier, but things are not out of control.” He speculated that some of the increase in calls might be in response to an increase in cellphone coverage. There was no noticeable increase in

Times Staff Clearwater RCMP report that on Saturday, Feb. 2, at 10:30 a.m., members of the Clearwater detachment executed simultaneous search warrants on two properties in Avola. Once on the properties, members located a marijuana grow operation in an outbuilding and a number of seedling plants growing in the basement of the residence. As a result of the search warrant, 630

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New tax status seen as breakthrough for smallholders Keith McNeill A recent decision by the B.C. government to expand its list of "qualifying agricultural uses" to include birch and maple sap or syrup is an important breakthrough, according to Sharon Neufeld. "The good news is you can now include it on a small holding for tax purposes," she said. Neufeld has long been an advocate for

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used to qualify their property as farmland, with its favorable tax rates. Neufeld typically taps between 20 to 40 birch trees each spring. She markets the birch sap as it comes from the tree, rather than making syrup from it. The sap makes a tasty spring tonic, she said, especially if it is mixed with blueberry or saskatoon juice. "It helps to cleanse the winter sludge from your system," she said, "and it's made with all wild products." Neufeld said she knows of at least one other family in the area that harvests birch sap. They use it to make delicious wine and beer, she said. The Upper Clearwater resident's comments about the government's decision were echoed by Ted Traer of Moose Meadows Farm near Quesnel. “We’re excited that this new change will recognize the efforts of these diversified farm producers," said Traer, a mixed farmer and birch syrup producer. "After all, syrup-making is truly Canadian, just like Mounties, moose, snowshoes and hockey.” A registered professional forester,

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Traer was one of the speakers during a nontimber forest products workshop held in Clearwater in 2010. Birch syrup is not as sweet as maple syrup and is reputed to have a more caramellike flavor. It is primarily produced in the Cariboo region. Maple syrup is produced in B.C. using the sap of the big-leaf maple, which mostly grows on Vancouver Island and in some regions of coastal mainland. “Building the local market for B.C. foods is a key component of government’s plan to lead the agrifoods sector growth into a $14-billion-a-year industry by 2017," said Minister of Agriculture Norm Letnick. "The passion for local foods in B.C. has never been stronger, and new, innovative products such as these support government’s clear commitment to

Traditionally viewed by many as a weed species, birch is becoming more highly appreciated for the products that can be made from it, including birch sap and birch syrup. Photo by Keith McNeill build local demand and support for B.C. foods.” Birch sap is very healthy and may contain minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, iron, and vitamin A. It has been consumed for centuries as a health

drink in numerous countries. A birch tree will produce an average of four litres of sap per tree per day over the season. Sap starts to flow once the ground thaws and temperatures are above freezing.

The production of birch syrup is very labour intensive. While traditional maple syrup takes approximately 40 litres of sap to produce one litre of syrup, it takes 80-120 litres of sap to produce the equivalent in birch syrup.

Little shift in riding’s boundaries Andrea Klassen Kamloops This Week Kamloops and area voters won’t notice much change in the latest update to B.C.’s federal electoral boundaries now under review by the House of Commons. In its latest redrawing of B.C.’s electoral map, the threemember Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for British Columbia has scaled back its changes for the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo riding. While it had originally suggested moving 100 Mile House and portions of the Cariboo Regional District into another riding, those areas are back in the riding this time around. In its report, the commission said submissions from the public convinced it to keep the Cariboo areas in place. A change to the riding’s northern boundary that moves the village of Valemount into the Prince George-Peace River riding still stands. Canada’s electoral map get a review once every 10 years and, this time around, several of the provincial commissions are tasked with fitting new ridings into the mix. B.C. will get six new ridings on the rejigged electoral

On the map, the brown-shaded area is the proposed new boundaries for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo, while the grey-shaded area denotes the current borders. To view the map online, go to www.redecoupagefederal-redistribution.ca. map, all of which are located in the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island. Alberta is also getting six more ridings, Ontario 15 and Quebec three. The B.C. commission’s latest report was filed in the House of Commons on Monday, Jan.

28, for Parliament to study. MPs will now have a chance to review and object to the report. Final changes to the riding boundaries will come in June. To view the map online go to www.redecoupage-federalredistribution.ca.

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(L-r) Dana Foster, Steve Ludwig, Suzanne Foster, Astrid Ludwig, Sienna Foster-Ludwig and Kevin Henderson wear a variety of Scandinavian costumes as they take part in the 15th annual Wells Gray Birchleg on Sunday, Feb. 3.

Wells Gray Birchleg attracts Viking raiders Left: Peter Ormondy (l) and Jocelyn Ripley show off their imaginative outfits at the Wells Gray Birchleg. Just over 130 people took part in this year's event, held for the first time at the Candle Creek Trails near Clearwater. The record attendance when the event wa held in Wells Gray Park was 164. Previously staged by the Murtle River Nordics, the Birchleg was organized this year by Wells Gray Outdoor Club.

Left: Barriere resident Brandon Rainer wears a cougar skin as a headpiece as he takes part in the 15th annual Wells Gray Birchleg. Many of the participants wore Viking costumes, and Rainer took second prize with his. An authentic Norwegian luncheon followed the ski event. The Birchleg commemorates the escape over the mountains by two Vikings with the infant son of their murdered king during a civil war in Norway in the 13th Century.

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Sports Clearwater hosts Midget Rec tourney Clearwater Midget Rec player Tim Affleck battles for the puck with two Semiahmoo opponents during a tournament at the Sportsplex on the weekend. The local team placed fifth in the six-team event, winning their last game 7 – 5. Photo by Keith McNeill

Warriors battle Revelstoke in playoffs Clearwater Peewee Rep Warrior #11 Colby Rhodes races a player from the Revelstoke Grizzlies for the puck during a playoff game at the Sportsplex on Friday. The Grizzlies won the best two out of three series with a 6-2 win Friday, followed by a 4-3 squeaker in Revelstoke on Saturday. Photo by Keith McNeill

Kamloops awarded 2018 BC Winter Games Kamloops This Week The B.C. Winter Games will be held in Kamloops in 2018 and there should be a solid contingent of athletes from the region ready to take part. During a press conference on Friday, Jan. 25, just outside the McArthur Island Sports and Event Centre, Kamloops was named host of the

event by Kamloops-North Thompson Liberal MLA Terry Lake. In the audience were many athletes who took part in the first BC Winter Games, hosted by Kamloops in 1979. Their legacy, Lake said, was the determination that grew in the city to first become known in the province as the place to go for sports events and, later, as

the Tournament Capital of Canada. Celebrating that history will be important when the four-day Games begin on Feb. 22, 2018. Lake noted 40 B.C. athletes at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games in London had once competed in the BC Winter Games. The 2018 BC Winter Games in Kamloops will see more than 2,100 athletes,

coaches, and officials visit from Feb. 22 to Feb. 25. Sport venues will include the Tournament Capital Centre (gymnastics), the Thompson Rivers University gym (badminton), McArthur Island Sports Centre (curling, figure skating and speed skating), Interior Savings Centre (hockey and ringette), Memorial Arena (hockey), Sun Peaks (alpine

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Ski Hill lodge, 566 Dunn Lk Rd Cost: $10 at the door, kids 12 and under are free (with accompanying adult) Raffle Tickets: $2 ea / 3 for $5 / 7 for $10 Bring an item for the Food Bank and receive a free raffle ticket!

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The Importance of Being Earnest performed in Kamloops Keith McNeill

First girl born gets quilt First baby girl born in the Clearwater area is Simone Mae Colborne, born Jan. 8 (weighing seven pounds, 14 ounces). She is the second daughter for Corrie and Brett and baby sister for Evan. Presenting the quilt (made by Sharon Cusworth) is hospital auxiliary volunteer Dianna Trautman. Orion Day-Raven Hall, born Jan. 2, was the first boy. Photo submitted

Scripture gives peace Jesus claimed himself to be ‘the way, the truth and the life’ (John 14:6). In this statement he is proclaiming himself to be foundation of reality and the hope of the future. It is a passage of scripture that continues to give me peace as I notice North American society growing in its acceptance of the irrational. For instance I recently heard someone claim, ‘all truth is relative’. At first glance there seems to be nothing wrong with such a statement but if you look closer the statement is assuming that it in itself is true. Thus if all truth is relative then so is the statement that ‘all truth is relative’ and therefore it is not true. The statement is illogical. Here’s another one. I heard a parent once say to me that she was not going to push any belief on her child but would let them decide what to believe. On the surface such a statement seems neutral but it only has the illusion of neutrality. The parent is actually pushing a belief system on her child that truth is arbitrary and morality, completely subjective. This is a very common belief system among the average sociopath. This last one is still very popular. ‘Who are you to judge?’ The question is meant to be

Think on These Things By Rev. Michael Kiewitt

Gwendolen Fairfax (Jamie Lee Shebelski) confronts Jack Worthing (Kirk Smith) during a performance of the comedy The Importance of Being Earnest at Sagebrush Theatre in Kamloops. Behind are Rev. Canon Chasuble (Christopher Weddell) and Miss Prism (Cheryl Jack). The latter two are from the Kamloops area. Photo by Murray Mitchell

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rhetorical and insinuates that one has no right to make moral judgements about individuals or society. This statement fails in two regards. First, the claim that one has no right to make judgements is itself a judgement and therefore self-refuting. Second, we make moral judgments all the time and thus have the right to judge as rational human beings aware of certain fundamental principles of logic and

It was all very clever. Western Canada Theatre Company recently put on Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest in a co-production with Persephone Theatre of Saskatoon. The play is, of course, full of Wilde’s witty dialog. It tells the story of two wealthy playboys in late 19th Century England. Jack Worthing becomes his bad-boy brother Ernest whenever he goes to the city. His friend Algernon thinks this is a fine idea, and takes the name Ernest Worthing in hopes of marrying Jack’s ward, the lovely Cecily. Unfortunately, Jack’s love interest, the beautiful Gwendolen Fairfax, thinks Jack’s real name is Ernest and declares that she would never love anyone with a name like Jack. It is all light-hearted humor with the occasional savage slice taken against the rigid class structure of the time. The acting by Kirk Smith as Jack (and Ernest) Matthew Edison as Algernon (and Ernest), Stephanie Moroz as Cecily, and Jamie Lee Shebelski as Gwendolen is excellent, as are the performances by those in supporting roles. The set designs and production values are high. The Importance of Being Earnest ran at the Sagebrush Theatre in Kamloops until Feb. 2. Western Canada Theatre Company’s next production will be Educating Rita from Feb. 21 to Mar. 2.

moral reasoning. The popularity of such sayings despite their obvious logical flaws points to a society that inevitably embraces the irrational because it has rejected Christ, the personification of truth. John 3:19 This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil.

Central Interior Logging Association The North American Wood Fibre Review says wood pellet exports from B.C. and the U.S. reached a record 860,000 tonnes in the third quarter of 2012, a 70 per cent increase over the same quarter last year. The three major European pellet import

countries remain the U.K., the Netherlands, and Belgium, while Italy, Denmark and Sweden are notably involved in pellet imports from North America, but on a much smaller scale. Denmark’s Dong Energy utility, however, has announced it plans to switch to woody biomass at three of its coal plants. The biggest growth

in pellet production and export recently has been in the U.S. south.

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Winter collisions Clearwater RCMP responded to several incidents on Tuesday, Jan. 29. One collision involved two tractortrailer units that slid into each while crossing Raft River Bridge. A second occurred on Highway 24, with a single vehicle sliding down an embankment to a snowbank below. The third collision of the day involved two vehicles travelling by the scene of the earlier collision on Raft River bridge. The driver had slowed down to be cautious of the motor vehicle incident when a tractor trailer unit jack-knifed behind the first vehicle and rear-ended it. Road conditions were factors of all the above mentioned incidents. Clearwater RCMP recommend to drivers that they adjust speeds when the road conditions are icy.

Crash results in highway closure On Wednesday, Jan. 30 at approximately 2 a.m., Clearwater RCMP attended a motor vehicle incident south of Little Fort along Highway 5. An Arrow Transport truck pulling two trailers went out of control and off the road to the left while northbound. The resulting collision completed closed the entire highway in both directions.

The rear of the trailer was dangling over the side of the edge of a steep embankment that led to the ground approximately 30 feet below. A local tow truck company was able to safely remove the vehicle from the edge of the road with little trouble. The driver of the vehicle was taken to Royal Inland Hospital suffering from minor injuries.

Night rider Clearwater RCMP has received several calls regarding a lone male riding on a bike around Clearwater during the late hours of the evening. The male has been reported to be looking into people's homes as he rides by. Police have located this individual several times and have spoken to him regarding the complaints made. On both occasions the rider stated that he was simply riding around town, thinking and reflecting on his life. The male is known to police.

Eco-depot opens in Clearwater Ross Wilson prepares to push waste cardboard into a container at Clearwater’s new ecodepot. People should stand behind the yellow line, he says. The Thompson-Nicola Regional District facilility opened on Tuesday, Jan. 29. Winter hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 8 – 4 until Mar. 31. Photo by Keith McNeill

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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Don’t knock the weather; ninetenths of the people couldn’t start a conversation if it didn’t change once in a while. ~ Kin Hubbard

Wells Gray Country UPCOMING EVENTS

Jan. 31: Cookies and Bookies. 10 am – 12 pm, Community Resource Centre. Story time starts at 10 am. Info 250-674-3530 Feb. 2: Arts, Health & Wellness Expo, CSS 10 am – 4 pm, info 674-2600 Feb 3: Wells Gray Outdoors Club sponsors the Birchleg at the Candle Creek Ski Trails. 250-674-2327 for info.

UPCOMING COURSES OFA Level 1 First Aid Mar 8 Computer Starters Mar 5 & 12 Spanish Feb 6 – Mar 13 Home Alone Program Feb 15 (non-instruction day) Trafﬁc Control Certiﬁcation Feb 23 & 24 Basic CNC Plasma Cutter Feb 23 & 24 Joy of Painting Feb 23 Microsoft Excel M&W, Feb 25-Mar 27 To Bid on a Contract Feb 28 Occupational Health & Safety Mar 2 Camp/Prep Cook Mar 4-Apr 19 Heavy Equipment Operator Mar 4 – Apr 26 Air Brakes Mar 8-10 World Host Mar 9

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Feb. 16: Chocolate Festival, Ski hill lodge, doors open 6 pm, info 250-674-3562, clearwaterskiclub@gmail.com

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Feb. 22-24: Ladies Curling Bonspiel. Call Gwen to register 250-674-3768. Feb. 27: Pink Shirt Day. Make some noise against bullying.

ONGOING EVENTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT • Coffee House: 1st Friday every month - Little Fort Community Hall. 6:30, mic $4/person. Info Bill Fowler 250-672-5116 • Raft River Rockhounds: 3rd Sunday of the mth. 250-674-2700 • Women in Business Luncheon: 2nd Wed. of the mth at Wells Gray Inn, 12–2 pm. Preregister at 250-674-2700 • 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. 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: Raft River Elem school days Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri from 8:45-11:45am • Raccoon StrongStart: Vavenby Elem school days Wed 8:5011:50am • Clearwater Breastfeeding Group: 3rd Wed. of every month 7:30pm @ YCS • Mother Goose - Mornings, reg. call Kerry 250-674-2600 ext 227 • NT BC Home Schoolers: Meets Fri. afternoons. Call Leanna 250-674-0057 for details • Kids Club: Clearwater New Life Assembly. Meets every Thur. 3-5 pm. Ages 5-12. For info contact Bobbi @ 250-674-3346

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 House 6:30-8:00 pm. Info: 250-587-6373. • Connections Healing Rooms - Fridays1-3pm (except stat. holidays). 86 Young Rd. No charge. Sponsored by Living Streams Christian Church. www.healingrooms.com. • Healthy Choices – Tues 9am Clearwater Christian Church bsmnt (behind Fields). $2/wk drop-in free. Call Kim 250-674-0224 • Clearwater & District Hospice 3rd Mon. Sept-Jun 10am Legion. RECREATION • Drop-in soccer: May-Sept. Tuesdays & Thursday at 7pm at CSS field. Everyone welcome! • Bowling: Mon. 10–12pm & 1-3pm; Thurs., 1-3pm. Seniors Centre at Evergreen Acres. 674-2699 • Clearwater Sno-Drifters: Meet 1st Thursday of every month. 250-676-9414 • CNT Rod & Gun Club: 3rd Sun. of the mth. Blackpool Hall 7pm Sept. - April • Drop in Tennis: May-Sept. Mon & Thurs 6:30pm All levels. Double & single play. Rotary Sports Park. • Volleyball: Tues. 7:30-9:00 PM, Jan. 15 - Apr. 30, 2013. Clearwater Secondary School Gym, $2 drop in. • Yoga Tree – Call or email Annie 674-2468 annie.pomme@ hotmail.com • Core Strength Fitness. Tuesdays. 10-11am 250-674-0001 • Walking Club: Indoors: Wed. Jan. 30 - Mar. 13, 6:30 - 7:30 AM at Clearwater Secondary. FREE. 250-674-1878 for more info. • Drop-in Curling: Fri. Jan. 11 - Mar. 8, 7:00 PM, $5. Brooms and sliders available. • Badminton: Mon & Wed, Oct – Mar, CSS gym, 7:30-9:30 pm, $3 drop-in fee, info 250-674-2518 SENIORS • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society 3rd Sun Social Meet at the Wells Gray Hotel at 12:30pm for lunch or dessert, & chat • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society Book Club Last Thursday of the month at 2pm at the public library. All seniors welcome.

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Request for Expression of Interest (EOI) Number: 2013.01 The District of Clearwater (District) is requesting Expressions of Interest from interested parties for the supply of road maintenance services. This EOI is only intended to assist the District in determining if there is sufficient market interest to proceed with a competitive bidding process. In the event there is sufficient market interest to provide this service, the District may, but is not obligated to, initiate a competitive bidding process. The District is situated approximately 120 km north of Kamloops on Highway 5; with a population of 2300. Currently road maintenance is provided the MOTI. Starting September 2013 the responsibility of these services will be transferred to the District. The District owns approximately 61 km of surfaced road within its boundaries which includes a small section of road within the community of Vavenby. The District is looking to the contracting community to provide the services of road maintenance for all municipal roads, such as that they meet or exceed the current MOTI provincial maintenance specification. The District will be looking for but not limited to, the following road maintenance services; x Snow and Ice control – Snow removal / De-icing x Pavement Surface Repair x Ditching Maintenance x Right of Way Maintenance – Shoulder Mowing, etc. Interested respondents are invited to submit a Letter of Expression of Interest (EOI) to the District that includes a brief statement of the nature of their interest in the District’s requirements. Submission must include a: x Statement of Interest x Statement of Qualifications and previous work experience (plus key personnel) x Statement of Resources – Equipment, labour available This EOI is not a call for tenders and does not commit the District in any way to initiate a competitive bidding opportunity. As a result of the EOI there will be no evaluation, screening, ranking, or other processes that will lead to the selection or pre-qualification of Respondents for a subsequent competitive bidding process, or the award of any agreement or contract. The District reserves the right to accept or reject any and all submission(s), to re-issue a new EOI, or terminate this EOI at any time, at its sole discretion. If subsequent competitive bidding opportunities are issued, the District is under no obligation to advise any vendor responding to this EOI. Vendors should monitor the BC Bid website (www.bcbid.ca), the District’s website (www.districtofclearwater.com) as well as the local paper for such opportunities, which will be open to all vendors, whether or not a response to this EOI was submitted. Submission must be delivered to the District of Clearwater by hand, regular mail, facsimile or email to the following location on or before 2:00 p.m. on February 15, 2013, and should quote EOI Number 2013.01. Address:

Leslie Groulx, Chief Administrative Officer District of Clearwater Box 157, 132 Station Road, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0 Phone: 250-674-2257 Fax: 250-674-2173 Email: lgroulx@docbc.ca Questions of a technical nature can be presented to: Jared Brounstein, AScT, Public Works Superintendent Email: jbrounstein@docbc.ca

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Topical tidbits while cruising around Italy’s “Boot” in November

Clearwater’s Sandra Holmes (l) chats with two Barriere ladies as she takes part in the Walk for Memories in Barriere on Jan. 27. Individuals belonging to the Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society contributed $215 in pledges for Holmes to walk. Photo by Margaret Houben

Community walks for memories Barriere Star/Journal Seventy-seven people signed up and took to the streets during the Alzheimer’s/Investors Group Walk for Memories in Barriere on Jan. 27. All ages of folks were in attendance for the start from the Barriere Senior’s Centre. Some brought their dogs along, and the community’s mascot, Barrie the Bear, also turned out to help with the fundraising walk. Cadets carried the flags and led the group, as walkers followed a route that took them past the elementary school, up Barkley, and back down Barriere Town Road to the Senior’s Centre for a light lunch, socializing, a silent auction, a raffle for a laptop and other items, as well as a number of door

prizes that were given out. This year’s walk participants included individuals from many areas of the valley, including a group from Clearwater. The Alzheimer’s/Investors Group Walk for Memories 2013 was dedicated to Barriere resident Jean Hambrook. The walk raises awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and raises funds for people in our community who are living with dementia. Alzheimer Society of B.C. supports current research directed at finding the causes and the cure for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and improving the lives of the more than 70,000 individuals and families in our province who live with the disease.

Community engagement is key to creating a vision for Valley forests Submitted Local organizers report they are pleased with the outcomes of a Healthy ForestsHealthy Communities public forum held Jan. 19 in Clearwater. Over 60 people participated in a dialogue on the future role of the forests to restore the forest legacy and the health of the communities in the North Thompson. Bas Delaney, a member of the local organizing committee, stated, “The North Thompson communities are really leading the province in terms of the integration of forest management with the broader community objectives.”

The great turnout at the session insured the dialogue expanded beyond a discussion of timber values to include the importance of the forests for tourism, recreation, conservation, outdoor adventure experiences, and nontimber forest products. The workshop gained insight and perspectives of industrial forestry from the participation of two of the Valley’s larger forestry operations: Gilbert Smith Forest Products of Barriere and Wadlegger Logging and Construction of Clearwater. The public forum on Jan. 19 gathered ideas for creating a forest vision for the North Thompson. This

undertaking will require participation and inputs from all sectors of the community, including businesses, organizations and citizens. The organizing committee acknowledges the support received from District of Clearwater council members, local Thompson-Nicola Regional District directors, Wells Gray Community Forest, and Clearwater and District Chamber of Commerce. A summary of the community meeting, actions items to address, the issues affecting forestry and the quality of life in local communities is in preparation and will be available shortly.

Part 1 The second 12 days of our cruise began in Venice, where some passengers disembarked, new folk came on board; others like us, had opted for more. Newscasts had been airing pictures of flooded streets in Venice, but the temporary sidewalks that had carried pedestrians above record water levels were neatly stacked to one side by the time our ship arrived. We could walk on dry land, in sunshine, when not floating around on the waterways of that unique city. After that, our first stop was Kotor in Montenegro. Here fog obliterated much of John’s “scenic” tour up into the mountains. His guide made the trip worthwhile with detailed descriptions and quips. “Bus service is unpredictable here,” he stated as they passed locals waiting to be picked up. “Those people might have been standing there since yesterday!” As their large, well-filled coach “bent itself” around

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tight curves and switchbacks, a passenger asked if this road was one-way. Assuring him that it was two-way, the guide suggested the questioner might like to return during the summer months when roads were hectic – but no straighter. On the topical topic of roundabouts, we saw them everywhere, our 60-passenger buses winding without difficulty around tiny circles, stone statues within. During this excursion John saw one where a wag had inserted a sign: “Limit of two circuits per vehicle!” While John was

on that bus, for some strange reason I had opted for a boat ride. Perfect reflections of the neat sandstone buildings beside the sound, mountains towering above, immediately made it worthwhile. Rain started pouring down while we were inside a pretty church on a man-made island in the inlet. Approaching our next stop, Perast, our guide said: “We’ll visit the museum first, then you’ll have free time to come back here to the bar/café afterwards.” It didn’t work out that way. Everyone quickly disappeared into the crowded warmth of that tiny, stone establishment. Eventually, after everyone had indulged in coffee (half a tiny cup), delicious hot chocolate, or alcoholic variations, the guide dragged us out of there to complete the “included” tour of the local museum. In Sicily, I walked through the hillside town of Taormina along its cobbled streets. Mt. Etna disappeared in and out

of the fog beyond. At the end of one road is the open-air Roman theatre still in use today. Sketches outside showed the seating plan which a passenger from the ship was studying closely. “It was constructed in the 1st or 2nd Century BC,” he told his wife. “Oh, stop reading everything!” she scolded, dragging him away from this ancient but well-preserved site. (I did see her smile when we were on board ship – but only once.) On the bus ride back to the ship along a freeway that is level because it tunnels through hillsides, bridges every valley, and soars above seaside townships. I grimaced when noticing a forlorn house almost beneath this hectic highway. However, the lady of the house was working industriously in her large, productive vegetable garden, suggesting she was proudly making the most of her surroundings that had first looked so bleak to me. Two totally different lives and approaches to life….

Jayme Victor

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Born in Clearwater January 3, 1982. We lost Jayme suddenly on January 30, 2013. He is survived by his mother Korinne Isbister, father Helmut Friesen, step dad Mike Hall, sister Cora-Lee with her husband Joel and their children Ava and Eli. Brother Dion and his wife Carla and their children Alexander, Zion, Hannah and Jessa. Sister Charla and her husband Bill and their child Theryn. Sister Robyn and her husband Ernie and their children Michelle and Brayden. Sister Andrea and Vince. Grandparents and many Uncles, Aunts and cousins.

Jayme’s motto is to live each day as if it was your last. Signing off for JFREEEZE@LIVE.COM Donations can be made on behalf of Jayme Friesen to the SPCA for his love of animals ~ in lieu of flowers

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