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Sportsplex contract gets nod Keith McNeill

New dressing rooms and other upgrades to the North Thompson Sportsplex are going ahead. Clearwater council voted last Tuesday to award a $635,000 contract for the work to Mierau Contractors Ltd. of Abbotsford. The bid from Mierau was the lowest of seven received. The expansion will include constructing five new dressing rooms along the north wall of the ice

arena. This will allow more changing rooms for female hockey players, a need that has been increasingly felt over the past few years. It will also include additional exit doors that are required off the ice surface. The District had looked at excluding the doors from the contract but found that the cost of installing them later would be too expensive. Last summer the road alongside the Sportsplex was relocated and

civil works upgraded in preparation for the expansion. Hockey boards were replaced and additional exit gates installed. The total dressing room expansion project is expected to cost $710,000. Of this, $400,000 is coming from a Community Recreation Program grant. Construction is slated to start in mid-April. Substantial completion should be by the end of July and completion by the end of August.

TRU dean of science outlines plans for Wells Gray Wilderness Center Keith McNeill Thompson Rivers University plans to build Wells Gray Wilderness Center this year, dean of science Tom Dickinson told Clearwater council last Tuesday. The facility will be entirely devoted to education, he said, and will not compete with any existing businesses. It is designed to accommodate 20 people at a time, with kitchen, living room, bedrooms and handicapped-accessible bathrooms. Solar panels should help make it selfsufficient, while large, south-facing windows will help with the heating. Constructing the center is just part of a process that began for him more than 20 years ago, said Dickinson. Shortly after he arrived at what was then called

Tom Dickinson Cariboo College to instruct biology he took a ski trip in Wells Gray Park. “I fell in love with the entire area,” he said. “I even met Ralph Ritcey studying moose on the way home. For a biologist, what better introduction to an area could there be?” Since then he has been closely involved with efforts to establish an education and research center for Wells Gray Park. In 1992 the college took over the former

Upper Clearwater School for that purpose. He noted that the local Guiding movement, which had been using the school up until then, continues to make use of it today. Since that time the college and now TRU has documented about 15,000 user-days at the education and research center by over 1,200 different users. Most of these have been TRU students, but there also have been researchers from three different universities and students from four different universities. The intent is to leave the existing schoolhouse as it is, respecting its heritage value. The official opening of the Wells Gray Wilderness Center is planned for next October as part of Wells Gray World Heritage Year – a series of events being held to promote getting

UNESCO World Heritage status for the park. The volcanic features of Wells Gray Park and area are unique, Dickinson said. Its mountain caribou population is of world importance. “If the mountain caribou are going to survive anywhere, they’ll survive here,” he said. The park has cultural significance to Simpcw First Nation, the TRU dean said, pointing to the fight in the 19th Century over caribou hunting rights that gave Battle Mountain its name. The settlement by European pioneers occurred relatively recently and is well documented. Wells Gray World Heritage Year will include publication of a book about the park. Six TRU faculty members will act as editors.

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Moss fountain creates ice-cone An ice-cone surrounds the fountain at the Moss’ ranch near Birch Island. The gravitypowered fountain is about 25 years old, says Linda Moss. They do not always let it run during the winter, but shutting it off in the fall means they must thoroughly drain the pipe, as it is only about one foot underground. Purpose of the fountain is purely for its aesthetic effect, plus to aerate the water in the pond. There is no public access to the fountain, she adds. Getting there means crossing four different pieces of private property plus a cultivated field, but people still ignore the "No Trespassing" signs. Best places to see it are from Highway 5 north of the Birch Island viewpoint, or from Norris Road (the backroad that runs from the highway to the village along the North Thompson River). VIA trains regularly stop so the passengers can look at the fountain. "t’s quite a landmark. We’re quite proud of it," Moss says. Photo submitted by Joe Schulte

Times is BCYCNA finalist in general excellence category Times Staff Clearwater-North Thompson Times has been picked by judges for the BC and Yukon Community Newspaper Association as a finalist in the General Excellence competition for Category A (under 2,000 circulation). This is the ninth time the Times has been a top-three finalist in general excellence with BCYCNA during the 15 years Black Press has owned the newspaper. It won first place for general

excellence from BCYCNA in 2010 and 2006. Last year the Times came second. Other top-three finalists this year are the Bridge River News and Valemount’s Valley Sentinel. Winners will be announced during the Ma Murray awards gala at the River Rock Casino in Richmond on Saturday, April 20. In 2011 the Canadian Community Newspaper Association awarded the Times first place for best all round newspaper and first place for best editorial page in its circulation class.

First robin spotted by Stegg Road Time Staff Stegg Road resident Kay Davis has reported seeing the first robin of the year. She spotted the red-breasted bird

on Sunday, Feb. 24, searching for food on a small patch of grass by Stegg Road in Clearwater, she said. There might have been two of them the day before, but she wasn’t sure, she added.

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The cutline or caption under a photo titled Mayhem in Mayville in our Feb. 21 issue contained an error. The cutline stated that the After Hours Theatre play would have a 2 p.m. matinee on Friday, Mar. 1. In fact, the only matinee will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 2. The 7 p.m. evening performances will be as stated, on Thursday, Feb. 28, Friday, Mar. 1, and Saturday, Mar. 2.

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District of Clearwater Council directors support Yellow Cab bus application Keith McNeill District of Clearwater will send a letter of support for an application by Kamloops Yellow Cab to run a daily shuttle bus service from Clearwater to Kamloops and back. Town council decided to send the letter during its Feb. 19 meeting. “We should support private businesses, especially with the gap Greyhound has dropped on us,” said councillor Merlin Blackwell. In a letter to council, Abdul Rashid, president of Yellow Cab (Kamloops) and Kamloops Transportation Ltd., said they would charge $30 for a one-way fare between Kamloops and

Clearwater. There would be discounts for seniors and students, if the BC Passenger Transportation Branch would allow. Rashid said they are working with BC Transit and the municipalities to see if taxi saver coupons or municipality travel vouchers could be used on their service. The initial plan is to operate a seven-days per week service, leaving from Clearwater around 7:30 a.m. and leaving from Kamloops around 5 p.m. They would use a 15-passenger bus to start, but would upgrade to a 25-passenger bus if demand warrants. Scheduling would be adjusted to accommodate the schedules of Greyhound and the medical bus.

Chamber agm coming on Mar. 4 Submitted Clearwater and District Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual general meeting on Monday, Mar. 4, at the Community Resource Centre in Clearwater at 7 p.m. If you know of anyone or would consider becoming a director with the Chamber, please contact Chamber manager Hettie Buck prior to the agm — either via email or phone. With so many incredible opportunities, initiatives and future projects opening up in

the North Thompson Valley, this would be a significant time to be involved with your Chamber — the "voice of business" in the Valley. We encourage you to step forward and join the dedicated individuals throughout the province who support their local Chamber as directors. Don't miss the opportunity to nominate and vote for someone that will become a respected voice as a Chamber director on Mar. 4. If you have any suggestions for nominees, comments or other related input please feel

free to contact the Chamber office at 250.674.3530 or email: manager@clearwaterbcchamber.com Looking forward to seeing you at the annual general meeting! Free PST seminar The Ministry of Finance will be sponsoring a free seminar about the provincial sales tax on Thursday, Mar. 14 in the Clearwater Lodge, 10:30 to 12:30. Don't miss this interesting presentation. Please contact Chamber manager Hettie Buck to book your seat.

Elections BC asks: Are you on the Voters List? VICTORIA – Elections BC is conducting an enumeration and updating the provincial voters list for the May 2013 Provincial General Election. Are you on the voters list? “Elections BC is implementing a multilayered approach to enumerating the province in advance of the May 2013 Provincial General Election” says Keith Archer, Chief Electoral Officer. “We are asking eligible voters to register and those already on the list to ensure their voter registration is up-to-date.” Beginning Feb. 25, over 1.9 million notices are being mailed to

residential addresses in the province asking eligible residents to register to vote or to update their voter registration information. Residents can do so online (www.elections. bc.ca/ovr) or by calling Elections BC tollfree at 1-800-661-8683. Residents may also identify the names of voters no longer living at their address and request that their name be removed from the address. Starting on Mar. 6, Elections BC voter registration officials will provide voter registration opportunities throughout the province at shopping malls, community centres, campuses and more.

Voter registration officials will be conducting door-to-door visits in selected high mobility neighbourhoods, new subdivisions and residential complexes. View the electoral district specific voter registration opportunities on the Elections BC website at: www. elections.bc.ca/index. php/2013-voters-listupdate/#opportunities/

“Look for us in your community,” adds Archer. “Take the opportunity to register to vote or make sure your voter registration information is up-todate. Be ready for the Provincial General Election.” Register as a provincial voter online at www.elections.bc.ca/ ovr or phone 1-800661-8683.

Wells Gray Community Forest (2010) Society Now accepting Grant Applications $100,000 grant money available Funded by Wells Gray Community Forest Corporation applications will be accepted

Willow Macdonald DIRECTOR, ELECTORAL AREA “B” (THOMPSON HEADWATERS) Phone: 250-674-7303

until Sunday, March 31, 2013 @ 4:30pm applications available online search: Wells Gray Community Forest Corp. choose: Home. click: At the bottom of the page, Wells Gray Community Forest 2010 Society Grant Application

Please use the online form. If submitting paper, seven copies must be provided

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purpose of the society: To promote the economic and social welfare of the residents of Wells Gray Country (including the District of Clearwater), including the provision of support for the benevolent and charitable enterprises, federations, agencies and societies engaged in furthering these purposes.

Harwood gets Queen’s Jubilee Medal M.P. Cathy McLeod presents Clearwater Mayor John Harwood with a Queen’s Jubilee Medal during a ceremony held Feb. 21 in the District of Clearwater offices. Harwood was nominated by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for his exemplary efforts to make this community a great place to live, said McLeod. Speaking as the former mayor of Pemberton, McLeod said the mayors in big cities might be better paid but those in small communities are no less valuable. Photo by Keith McNeill

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

What’s Happening North Thompson Sportsplex Expansion In 2012 the District of Clearwater applied for a grant through the Community Recreation Program and was successful in obtaining a grant for $400,000. During 2012 there was extensive work done on road relocation, civil works and arena board replacement. The contract has been awarded for the expansion of 5 new dressing rooms and exit doors. The work is expected to start in mid-April with substantial completion done by July 30th and total completion by August 30th, 2013 in time for the re-opening of the Sportsplex. Wells Gray Community Forest Funding Opportunity The Wells Gray Community Forest will be accepting applications for funding projects from February 15th to March 31st, 2013. There is $100,000 available for distribution. Decisions on successful applicants will be made by April 15th, 2013. Clearwater Transit Bus Service In 2012 the regular transit service transported a total 6,416 riders. The Valley Connector that offers transportation from Clearwater to Kamloops transported at total of 1,018 riders. Initially the day of service was Tuesday and was switched to Thursday at the request of the users. This change was well received and resulted in increased usage. Snow Angel Nomination Len Warner has been nominated as a “Snow Angel” for keeping his neighbours walkway and driveway clear. The following letter was sent to the District office: I would like to recommend that the District of Clearwater along with its Mayor elevate the following individual to the rank of “Snow Angel”. This Angel has the right colour of hair that will blend in well with snow and the stamina and equipment that allows the entire neighbourhood to show up in time for work in the mornings: Maurice Chase has cleared my driveway (free of charge) for the last two years as well as at least two adjacent neighbours. Thank you Len and Maurice for being such good neighbours. Drop In Curling A fun opportunity to find out what curling’s all about. Every Friday night at 7:00pm there will be informal coaching and equipment available. Come out with your family or friends for a fun evening at the curling rink. Upcoming Events Free Family Skating Fridays and Sundays – 4:30-6:00pm March 7 - Non Timber Forest Resources – 7:00-9:00pm Community Resource Centre Upcoming Meetings of Council March 5th, 2013 - Economic Development/Finance and Audit Committee meetings – 5:00pm March 5th, 2013 – Regular Council meeting – 7:00pm March 26th, 2013 – Parks and Recreation/Infrastructure Committee meetings – 5:00pm March 26th, 2013 – Regular Council meeting – 7:00pm Civic address: 132 Station Road Box 157, Clearwater,B.C. V0E 1N0 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30 District Office Ph: 250-674-2257 • Fax: 250-674-2173 email address: admin@districtofclearwater.com

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Opinion

“ It is dangerous to abandon one's self to the luxury of grief; it deprives one of courage, and even of the wish for recovery.” - Henri Frederic Amiel, writer Guest editorial by Gwynne Dyer

Bahrain repressing all dissent

Letter about food security appreciated by reader Editor, The Times:

I wanted to publicly thank Merlin Blackwell for his letter to the editor ("True food security starts with buying local," Feb. 14 issue), expressing his vision of what local sustainability would look like. Our community is fortunate to have involved citizens like Merlin. The local Farmers Market is a great place, not only for buying local products, but also for the sharing of knowledge. Come out and get to know the vendors – we can all learn from each other. Thank you to Merlin.

Anne Baker Clearwater, B.C.

BC Press Council The Times is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the BC Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to BC Press Council, 210 Selby St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2R2 For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

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Letters Policy 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.

“Floggings will continue until morale improves.” It’s a way of dealing with a discontented crew that was pioneered by 18th-century sea-captains, and the Bahrain government has been an apt pupil. Alas, Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah al-Khalifa doesn’t quite grasp that this sort of policy statement needs to be clear and concise. Announcing that the Bahraini authorities would intensify the repression that has prevailed since the crushing of pro-democracy demonstrations two years ago, the sheikh declared last October: “It has been decided to stop all gatherings and marches and not to allow any activity before being reassured about security and achieving the required stability in order to preserve national unity.” But the demonstrations and protests have not stopped. Bahrain’s brief role in the “Arab Spring” began on Feb. 14, 2011, when demonstrators demanding a constitutional monarchy, a freely elected government and equality for all citizens took over Pearl Square in Manama, the capital of the tiny Gulf state. But one month later the protesters were driven from the square by force, and after that the repression became general. By no coincidence, that was also when Saudi Arabian troops arrived “to help the government of Bahrain restore order.” (Bahrain is connected to Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province by a long causeway.) Officially the Saudi soldiers were invited in by Bahrain’s ruler, King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa. Unofficially, he probably had no choice in the matter. Bahrain’s ruling family is Sunni Muslim, like those of all the other members of the Gulf Cooperation Council. However, 70 percent of Bahrain’s population is Shia, whereas the rest of the GCC countries are overwhelmingly Sunni – and the relationship between Sunnis and Shias

in the region is coming to resemble that between Catholics and Protestants in 16th-century Europe. The ensuing century of religious wars in Europe was not really about doctrinal differences. The wars were driven by the rulers’ conviction that people who did not share their particular brand of Christianity could not be loyal to them politically. The same disease now seems to be taking root in the Arab Gulf states. Shias, it is argued, cannot be loyal to a Sunni ruling family. And if they object to being oppressed, it can only be because Shia-majority Iran has deliberately stirred them up. So Saudi Arabia worries a lot about the loyalty of the large Shia population in its Eastern Province, where all the oil is. It was certainly not going to tolerate a democracy – which it thinks would be a “Shia” democracy, and therefore hostile – in Bahrain, right next door. So when the Bahraini king had still not got the pro-democracy protesters under control after an entire month, it sent its troops in. This may not be what Bahrain’s king had in mind. It certainly wasn’t what Crown Prince Sheikh Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa intended: he was trying to negotiate with opposition parties about giving Shias a bigger role in the kingdom’s affairs. But Saudi Arabia didn’t want that kind of example right next-door, and it found hard-line allies in the Bahraini royal family. The king and the crown prince have effectively been sidelined since the intervention, and antiShia hard-liners are firmly in charge. But even if it gets a great deal worse in Bahrain, no Western government is going to condemn the country’s rulers. That would seriously annoy Saudi Arabia, and they will never do that. – Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

Asking politicians to protect wild salmon and the environment Editor, The Times:

I’ve written my personal letter to our B.C. representative, Dr. Terry Lake, asking him to speak on behalf of the salmon. In our local economy we count on the return of the salmon to enrich the soils, provide recreational and sustainable fishing opportunities as well as to bring tourism dollars into the area. I am suggesting that you, also, write a personal letter to Dr. Lake, requesting his attention to the matter.

Here is the Facebook request that I have also sent to the mayor and council of the District of Clearwater: Clear air, clear water, nutritional food grown is a sustainable way – these will enable the future of life on this planet. The work of Alexandra Morton and the preservation of the wild salmon is fundamental to this future. I urge the District of Clearwater to engage in conversations locally and at UBCM level to support this work. Farming salmon in

open ocean waters is causing disease and destroying the wild salmon. Tourism in our area, food for the residents of our area, nutrients for the forest and its inhabitants rely on the salmon run. Please address this issue by preparing a resolution to take to local government association meetings so that this can be debated and taken to the Union of BC Municipalities convention in September of 2013.

Cheryl Thomas Clearwater, B.C.

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Question

? of the Week

Do you think we should get rid of Daylight Savings Time?

Gord Dohms:

My opinion is we should be on Daylight Savings Time all the time.

Jerry McKinley:

I don't know if we should or not. There are lots of other things to get rid of.

Joanne Ovenden:

Karen McCrae:

I would get rid of the change but I would stay on the summer time.

It does kind of mess things up for a few days. It would be a whole lot easier without it.

Joan Smith:

Yes. I don't think it makes any sense.

Get in involved in Clearwater’s budget process Editor, The Times:

I’m a firm believer that we need to live within our means. Sure, we can borrow money and get what we desire but, as anyone who has been down that road knows, debt is a tie that can bind so tightly that it can leave you a miserable wreck. In local government, we agonize over the balance between what those we represent need, and what they desire. The pool is a great example. Some want a pool, but can we afford a pool? We could try for a grant to build one, but how would we pay for the operating costs, which often exceed the construction costs within a few short years? No one will deny the value the Sportsplex has in this

valley but if it were a business it would’ve gone under in the first few months. We’re told to never look a gift horse in the mouth, but the person who came up with that saying probably didn’t have to pay the lifetime hay bill. Our role as local government is to first keep this place operating, then we see what we have left for entertainment, education, etc. Because of the relative size of this town, and the makeup of its income sources, this is a huge struggle. Our tax rates are an insanely complex set of variables, taking in various different rates for various different property classes. Adjust one variable and the results for all others can change. And sometimes a vari-

able can adjust itself, like a major industry such as a mill closing down. Same bills, less taxes to pay them with – just ask Barriere. I read posts about other towns and what they do but those are apples-to-oranges comparisons. You cannot compare what you pay in taxes to what your friend in Hinton or elsewhere does, and assume you can get the same level of service dollar for dollar. Why? Because all towns are made up differently. Hinton has a lot of industry and accommodation, all of which are taxed at an exponentially higher rate than your residential rate. Clearwater has very little industry by comparison. Clearwater has over 70 km of roads, and a relatively

low number of houses per road mile. This lack of urban density is a huge issue. Look at the separate values of your house and your land on your assessment and you’ll understand that if you had two or three houses on the same twoacre lot, you could be paying double or more in taxes for the same level of roads and sewers passing by. And service costs like snow removal are not apples to apples either. Precipitation, soil, and urban density can vastly change a cost. Edmonton does not plow its side streets because it’s flat and they get modest snow. Rossland is built on rock so cutting a new sewer line in means blasting. Streets in Vancouver need storm sewers to deal

Most dangerous intersections should get priority Editor, The Times

Re: Feb. 14 editorial “Ministry Promises to Improve Safety” I’ll take this opportunity to congratulate Terry Lake for another successful photo opp and for the thousands of taxpayer dollars that have gone into 3D

videos and colour brochures of propaganda. If you feed propaganda to the people long enough, they’ll begin to believe it. The only item of any importance that came out of Highway’s latest Open House was the statistics of the

Highway 5/Clearwater Valley Rd. intersection. Also it was the only item that was not reported by our editor in almost a page and a half of the Clearwater Times devoted to information about the roundabout. The facts regarding the Highway

5/Clearwater Valley Road intersection are: • in the past l0 years, there have been eight vehicle accidents • three of those resulted in personal injuries • there have been no pedestrian injuries Continued on A16

with rainfall, whereas San Diego does not. These are the realities we face here, and frankly, we’re on a pretty strict diet; we have little wiggle room to do much on jobs, doctors and seniors, let alone anything new or fun. Without grants, and community partners, you would not see much change; some of the things

you see now would likely fade away. We are in the process of taking on our road maintenance right now, and this one item alone could be a game changer for us financially. We are currently in the budgeting process, which we will roll out to the public in the next few months. Come ask questions

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and get a true understanding of what we’re dealing with. Collectively, we may not be able to change things much, but at least we can all be on the same page as to which direction we’re head in.

Merlin Blackwell, councillor District of Clearwater

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It’s not hard to imagine what the most common medical problems are in Canada by looking at the top ten drugs prescribed in 2012. This list includes a drug for hypothyroidism, two for lowering cholesterol, three blood pressure pills, one antibiotic, one antidepressant, one blood thinner, and one to reduce stomach acid. Everyone is aware of the benefits of exercise to our heart and muscles. But there are benefits to the brain as well. Tests show that regular exercise increases the oxygen to the brain. This increased blood flow to the brain can help slow cognitive decline that is associated with aging. Blood alcohol levels over 0.05 in Canada put drivers at risk. In some countries, the level tolerated is 0.02. These countries include China and Sweden. In Japan, the limit is 0.03. You have to be cautious when reading statistics. If you read a headline that says ‘25% reduction in risk of death’ with (some particular drug), it can be misleading. If risk of death without the drug is 4 in 1000, and with the drug is 3 in 1000, that is a 25% reduction, but in reality not quite as dramatic. If you have questions about what you read in the media, check with our pharmacists. Part of our job is keeping up to date on what’s new in medicine and pharmacy. We can help put things in perspective for you.

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YEARS AGO:

Members of the International Woodworkers of America were to go on strike. The union wanted parity with the Coast. Students Linda Grahn, Settimio Socoli, Gordon Worthing and Shirley Seevers accompanied guests during open house day at the Clearwater Dormitory. The Japan Trade Centre of Toronto announced that it had appointed G.G. McDiarmid of Clearwater as agent for Yamaha Snowmobile in the valley.

YEARS AGO: Department of Highways was not prepared to build another bridge or to spend much money on the bridge across the Clearwater River, an official stated at a meeting of the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce. Blue River Chamber

of Commerce president Tom Hannah asked MLA Gerry Anderson if the government had plans to assist the community. Weyerhaeuser vice-president Dave McInnes answered questions regarding the employment situation that had resulted from the closure of the town’s mills.

YEARS AGO: A crowd of 80 to 100 people packed the Birch Island Community hall to hear MLA Rafe Mair speak on a proposed uranium mine. “If they can’t prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that they can mine uranium safely, the mine should not open,” he said. A total of $1,200 was raised for crippled children at the Blue River Lions Snowarama. Ed Armit covered 20 km on snowshoes, as did Don Nelson on skis. There were 177 entries in the B.C. Championship snowmobile races organized by the Clearwater SnoDrifters.

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HISTORICAL Perspective

BACK IN TIME

YEARS AGO: Opening of the log tourist booth in Clearwater was uncertain unless enough people joined the Chamber of Commerce. More than 8,000 visitors had signed the registration book the year before. Transportation and Highways Minister Alex V. Fraser and Tourism Minister and North ThompsonShuswap MLA Claude Richmond announced construction of a new bridge at Lemieux Creek on Highway 24 would be a three-span prestressed concrete stringer structure.

YEARS AGO: Clearwater Chamber

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of Commerce received a $33,000 federal grant to develop a computer database. It was to have three categories: heritage, recreation and business. The Ski-a-thon for the Clearwater Ski hill raised enough money to put a down payment on the ski-lift super-mini handle tow.

YEARS AGO: Bill Mattenley was named Area Coordinator of the Year by the Provincial Emergency Program. Swiss extreme skier Dominique Perret rappelled about 200 meters down the cliff next to Helmcken Falls. He then proceeded to ski down the ice cone at the base of the falls. Frank Tonge, editor and publisher of The Times, announced that Nancy and Bruce Chappel would take over control of the newspaper operation March 1. A proposal to divert part of the North Thompson River south to California was to be

part of several CBC Radio programs called “Rivers of Change: the big threats for Canada’s water.” The program would focus on export of water, and serve as an overview of the issue.

YEARS AGO: Clearwater Secondary School Senior Raiders basketball team won a spot in the Provincial Championships during a hard-fought Okanagan tournament in Osoyoos. It was the first time since 1988 that the team had qualified for the B.C. event. About 60 participants in Snowarama raised over $6,000 for disabled children. Organizer Melody Romeo thanked the ski club for the use of its lodge.

YEARS AGO: Clearwater’s Garret Toma brought home a silver medal in power-lifting from the B.C. Winter Games in Williams Lake.

Heather Thomas won a bronze as a member of he Thompson Okanagan crosscountry skiing relay team, as well as a sixth place finish in Juvenile girls classic. Paul Burkholder placed fifth in Midget boys classic cross-country skiing, and Bryn Thomas placed 12th. B.C. Parks sought comment from Clearwater Chamber of Commerce about a plan to burn the Ray Farm Meadow.

YEARS AGO: After some public concern presented at a Thompson Nicola Regional District meeting Bert Walker, TNRD director for Wells Gray Country, was going to ask the board to rescind the second and third reading regarding a rezoning application for a destination resort planned for Upper Clearwater. At a town council meeting Mayor Harwood made a motion to use funds from the municipality's ICBC revenue to help lobby and research ways of encouraging doctors to relocate to Clearwater. One hundred and forty-six skiers took part in the 10th annual Wells Gray Birchleg family fun day, hosted by Murtle River Nordics cross-country ski club and Helmcken Falls Lodge.

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YEAR AGO: After Hours Theatre was putting on the play Pygmalion in a threeday performance run in the Pit at CSS. Shay Pearson was Professor Hetti Higgins while Neal Broswick was Elijah Doolittle. Kinder Morgan announced that it had received positive results in an “open season” held to measure commercial support for the proposed twinning of its Trans Mountain pipeline. “We are looking forward to engaging in dialog with First Nations, interested stakeholders and communities along the pipeline,” said Ian Anderson, president of Kinder Morgan Canada. Sgt. Kevin Podbisky made his first report to town council in his new role as commander of Clearwater's RCMP detachment. BC Hydro was looking at three options to increase electrical power in the North Thompson Valley. The first would be a 100 km line from 100 Mile House to Clearwater, the second was an 85 km line from near Mica Dam to Vavenby, and the third was adding a second line from Brocklehurst to Vavenby beside the existing power-line.

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For the development of the 2014-2017 Public School Calendar The Board will hold a public meeting on March 6th, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Henry Grube Education Centre to gather input on the School Calendar for the years 2014-2017. At this meeting, district staff will be presenting various examples of different school calendars. Opportunities will be provided for reaction to these options as well as any other comments those present would like to make regarding a new school calendar. It is important to note the School Calendar under consideration is for the years 2014–2017. This meeting will be video-conferenced to rural sites at Chase Secondary, Barriere Secondary, Clearwater Secondary and Logan Lake Secondary schools. Opportunities will be provided after the meeting until March 31st for online input regarding the various calendar options provided. The vehicle for online input will be provided at the meeting and will be posted on the school district website on March 7th , 2013 at www.sd73.bc.ca.

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Community Forests and non-timber forest resources: background, barriers and opportunities for the Valley rents, royalties, or other charges for ment" in the case study. Co-management NTFRs on Nisga'a lands. Nisga'a is the sharing of power and responsibiliLisims government may also make ty between a government institution and During the summer of 2011, I laws establishing standards to regulocal resource users. Community forests spent a few months in Clearwater late harvesting and conservation of are already a type of co-manangement and Chu Chua exploring the barNTFRs. The Nisga'a government arrangement, but co-management agreeriers and opportunities to harvesthas successfully used this authority ments often include sharing of power ing non-timber forest resources for to implement a permitting and royand responsibility with local First both personal consumption and/ alty system for the pine mushroom Nations regarding the resource in quesor commercial activity. This topic (Tricholoma magnivelare) harvest. tion, in this case, NTFRs. was interesting to look at in the My research supervisor, Dr. Evelyn My research is a case study context of a community forest, Pinkerton, and I will present the highinvolving the Wells Gray because only two forest tenure types, lights of my research in more detail and Community Forest Corporation the Community Forest Agreement lead a question and answer session at (WGCFC) in Clearwater and and the First Nations Woodland the Community Resource Centre, Room the Simpcw First Nation, whose License, include the rights to "… 1, Thursday, Mar. 7, at 7 p.m. administrative centre is located harvest, manage and charge fees for in Chu Chua. Using backbotanical forest products and other ground literature, my own prescribed products." However, experience in the region, there is currently no government and interviews, my research support or guidelines for impleIt doesn’t havePersonally to be! We Take Them describes the local NTFR menting these rights. At the same Drop by our conveniently located office where we can advise Filing a complete and accurate return the key to on, and take care of all your tax filingisneeds sector in great detail. time, First Nations have a long hismaking your tax affairs hassle free Two of the things I discovtory of harvesting NTFRs and also ered are: a legal right to NTFRs through the 1) there are a variety of Canadian constitution. ways in which existing physiA few historical examples of Personal tax returns Samantha Charlton is a post-graduate student at Simon cal and social barriers to harNTFR regulations do exist. One tax returns Business tax &Personal corporate year-end reporting vesting NTFRs are overcome; Fraser University example is the case of cascara tree Business tax & review corporate Small business & year-end planningreporting service Small business review & planning service and (Rhamnus purshiana). In 1942, the Estate & retirement Estate & retirement planning planning 2) many species are "manpopularity of using its bark to produce a government of B.C. wrote one of Bookkeeping Bookkeepingservices services -----------------------------------------------aged" informally through the care powerful laxative and colon cleanser. the first and only recommendations for 343Clearwater ClearwaterValley ValleyRoad Road (TNT (TNT Building), Building), Clearwater Clearwater 343 and stewardship of the individual Another example is the Nisga’a Final proper harvesting techniques for a NTFR. Monday- Thursday - Thursday8:30 8:30––12:30 12:30&&1:30 1:30 ––4:30 4:30 Monday -----------------------------------------------harvesters using their own local The Cascara Bark Regulation was created Agreement Act (1999). Among many Other times by appointment Phone: 250 674 2442 and/or traditional knowledge. in 1958 to control the activities of harvest- other rights, this act grants the Nisga'a info@joanneovenden.ca Phone: 250 674 2442 www.joanneovenden.ca My research also looks at the Lisims government the authority to deterers and buyers and ensure the long-term info@joanneovenden.ca possibility for further "co-managemine, collect, and administer any fees, conservation of cascara trees due to the

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Cutting forest health will hurt forest industry: Kendall Kathy Kendall Budget cuts of $35 million to forest health will hurt the forest industry, says Kathy Kendall, Kamloops-North Thompson NDP candidate. “The BC Liberals have been neglecting the forest industry for 12 years, but the decision to cut $35 million in forest health is going to hurt the industry even more,” she said. “We need to be planting more trees and supporting the industry, not making cuts.” These cuts come in the wake of reports from the AuditorGeneral and Forest Practices Board that say the government has failed to sufficiently invest in B.C,’s forests, Kendall said. She believes that investing in forests and planting more trees is key to the long term health of the forest industry. “The BC Liberals have the wrong priorities,” she said.

Kathy Kendell “These cuts come at a time when the BC Liberals are spending

millions in taxpayer funds on ads to try to get themselves re-elected. Why not invest that money in planting more trees?” “Bad decisions like this are why people are ready for change in B.C. The NDP recognizes the importance of the forest industry, and we’ll make reinvesting in our forests and planting more trees a priority.”

The recent resignation of prominent Timber Export Advisory Committee member David Gray also highlights the BC Liberal failure to support jobs in forestry, Kendall said. Gray, a sawmill owner, resigned last week in protest over BC Liberal changes that will lead to more raw logs leaving the province.

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The Healthy Forests – Healthy Communities Clearwater organizing committee has compiled the views and perspectives of local participants who attended a public session held at the Wells Gray Inn on Jan. 19. About 60 participants brainstormed possible short- and long term actions to address the five key challenges that are impacting the communities in the North Thompson Valley compiled from the November 2011 HF-HC community dialog session. • Sustainable and stable employment. The lack of stable jobs impacts housing, family lifestyle, schools, social services, etc. To promote stable employment it is important to understand the current opportunities. In the short term, creating an inventory of major resources and industry and their employment opportunities will assist is this. A forestry vision for the North Thompson will keep this on track. • Centralization of government decision making. Recent changes involved the merger of the Clearwater Forest District into a larger district centred in Kamloops and the loss of the resident senior manager position. Wells Gray Park is the third largest in the province yet there are no resident employees. These two situations make decision-making on local issues removed from local expertise. In the short term it was suggested that an evaluation of the true costs of centralization (travel time, range of services, carbon footprint) be carried out and the report provided to District councils and Ministry senior managers. In the long term there is a desire to make Clearwater the service centre for the North Thompson. • More local influence in forest land decision. There is a lack of public consultation in resource decision making. Short term goals that would give more local influence in making decisions on forest lands would be to identify what types/kinds of decisions require public input, what local decisions the public can participate in, what opportunities already exist for local input and identify the gaps that should have local input in forest land decisions. For the tourism sector the BC Parks Advisory Committee needs to be re-established with the District of Clearwater as sponsor and there is a need to revisit the Wells Gray Park Master Plan to ensure that the local objectives are being met. Long term goals would be to bring back open houses for FSP review and land use planning, educate the public on how to become involved in resource manage-

ment planning and develop a process for local government to be informed by land resource managers of decisions that are being made. There is a need to change the management framework such that forest professionals and resource managers are based in Clearwater where the resources are. It is expected that local knowledge and public input would result in better decisions and ultimately better land based outcomes. • Changes to Current Timber Tenures. The present timber allocation is an obstacle to growth and diversification of the forestry sector. In the short term, actions that would contribute to the consideration of changes to the tenure system in B.C. include: 1) asking candidates in the upcoming provincial election campaign what their views on timber tenure reform is. This is a unique opportunity and 2) complete studies that would lead to a better understanding of how small tenures like woodlots and community forests contribute to the community. It is recognized that an important step to changes in the tenure system would be an updated forest inventory. Further, in order to promote new innovative product manufacturing, perhaps a small tenure might be considered for specific raw resources so that entrepreneurs could test a business idea. • Education and Training. Very few young workers are entering the forestry job market and most pursue careers outside of the community. As the work force ages there is a need for initiatives to provide forestry education in local schools as well as an awareness of opportunities and apprenticeship training. In the short term suggested actions include aligning TRU training facilities to teacher’s environmental training, having field tours with local teachers to show them what happens in forestry, bring back career days, bring technology into schools to excite the next generation. Some long term actions would include matching local people to vacancies in the work force, requiring a labor analysis to see what the employer’s needs are and who is out to do the job and what training is required. The public session was an opportunity to provide input and send a message to decision makers about the desired future needs for forest management. A summary report will be delivered to District of Clearwater and TNRD area directors. The full scope of public comments will shortly be posted on the Healthy Forest – Healthy Community website (http://bcforestconversation.com).

International Women’s Day (IWD) Celebration The Women’s Services programs at YCS are joining forces with the Challengers program to celebrate IWD at noon on Friday March 8 at the Elks Hall. Lunch is by donation to the Challengers program. Everyone is welcome to come out and celebrate with us. FMI call Wendy @ 250.674.3530

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Brody Lampreau has his blood pressure taken at a wellness booth manned by health nurse Angela Semrick during Simpcw First Nation’s Career and Health Fair on Feb. 21. The event filled the gymnasium at Chu Chua with 29 booths. Career planning, resource information, and educational booths were kept busy throughout the four hour event, not only with individual visitors, but students from Clearwater and Barriere Secondary schools as well. A healthy snack, nutritional lunch, entertainment, and door prizes completed the day, which organizers say was a great success.

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1-800-222-TIPS Clearwater RCMP Report Drunken disturbance leads to arrest and appearance before a judge On Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 9 a.m., members were called to a disturbance in the Flats. A male was attempting to gain entry into someone’s residence. Upon arrival members found the male crumpled up against a doorway. The male was arrested for causing a disturbance and transported back to the detachment. Members noted that the male was heavily intoxicated and unable to properly care for himself. Due to concerns for his wellbeing the male was transported to the hospital for treatment. Upon his release from the hospital the male was arrested on two outstanding probation warrants and transported to Kamloops to appear before a judge.

Vandalism at Vavenby Community Hall On Feb. 19 members received a report of a break and enter into Vavenby Community Hall. It appeared as though someone gained entry through a south entrance. Several items were either stolen or damaged. At this point the investigator has a suspect in mind. The investigation in still ongoing.

Bizarre behaviour On Feb. 19 at 12:20 p.m., members were called to Little Fort to assist the ambulance with a female patient who was displaying bizarre behaviour. According to witnesses a female pulled up to the gas station at 10:30 a.m. She went inside the store and asked if anyone would give her money so she could gas up her truck. When the female was not given any money she returned to her vehicle and started thrashing around inside. People were concerned that the female was experiencing a medical emergency and called 911. The female became angry with the police officers and argumentative with the ambulance attendants, refusing assistance. Due to concerns for the female’s safety she was apprehended under the Mental Health Act and transported to Clearwater Hospital for further evaluation. The female was released from the hospital a short time later.

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Mill owner protests log export change By Tom Fletcher, Black Press VICTORIA – A member of the B.C. government’s Timber Export Advisory Committee has resigned so he can speak out about what he calls a disastrous policy mistake for the south coastal sawmill industry. David Gray’s Mill and Timber Products Ltd. owns two mills in Metro Vancouver. Smallwood Sawmill in the Port Kells industrial area of Surrey has been shut down for a year and a half, and Flavelle Sawmill in Port Moody is running at half capacity. Gray says that is due to a lack of logs, primarily from Vancouver Island. Gray said Thursday “it may be too late” for his operations, after a January decision by B.C. Forests Minister Steve Thomson to change the way B.C. regulates Crown land log exports on the south coast and

Vancouver Island. What the government billed as a minor administrative change is “the straw that broke the camel’s back” for B.C. mills bidding on logs against aggressive log buyers in China, Gray said. The change allows Vancouver Island log producers to count the cost of transporting logs to Metro Vancouver as part of the domestic log price, in effect giving them the green light to export more logs to Asian buyers who pay $20 to $30 more per cubic metre of wood. Gray said his mills can compete on a level playing field, but not against a Chinese government that has made a policy decision to buy up logs at whatever price it takes to keep its vast workforce employed. “It’s a government decision on the other side, and it’s an abdication by our government of the policies that have been in place for 100 years,” Gray

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told a news conference at the B.C. legislature Thursday, organized by NDP forests critic Norm Macdonald. Thomson announced in January that B.C. was increasing its log export fee by 20 per cent for south coast logs, but that increase amounts to less than $2 a cubic metre for a typical sale. Macdonald and Thomson resumed their debate about log exports in the legislature’s question period Thursday, where Macdonald noted that log exports have climbed to six million cubic meters a year under B.C. Liberal policy. Thomson responded that the NDP has

refused to disclose what it would do to curtail log exports, and what the cost would be in logging jobs. The Coastal Forest Products Association and the Truck Loggers Association argue that one profitable export log allows companies to bring out two lowergrade logs for sale to domestic mills.

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Saskia and Darrel coming to Blackpool Hall Times Staff Canadian song duo Saskia and Darrel, operating under their new band name, The Great Plains, will present a concert at Blackpool Hall on Friday, Mar. 15, at 7 p.m. Saskia and Darrel have visited this area before and their performances have been well received. The pair have toured extensively with Canadian Juno award win-

ners Gary Fjellgaard and Valdy, and have performed with Good Brothers, Stampeders, Emerson Drive, and many more. Clearwater’s own Tom Coles will be the special guest performer at the Mar. 15 concert. Tickets are $10 each and available at the Blue Loon, Talisman Tattoos, and Baylee’s Bistro. Call Sharon at 250-587-6202 for more information.

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Educating Rita ‘a delicious treat’ for director Tim Petruk - Kamloops This Week Forgive Sarah Rodgers for the ear-to-ear grin on her face. But, she’s very happy. And the Vancouver-based theatre veteran who is in Kamloops to direct the Western Canada Theatre’s production of Educating Rita — beginning today (Feb. 21) at the Sagebrush Theatre — has no problem explaining why. Educating Rita, you see, is a two-person play. “I direct a lot of musicals in Vancouver, and often I’m moving 40 people around the stage,” Rodgers told KTW. “So, this is a gift — two actors in one room and it doesn’t move. “It is a delicious treat for me.” Rodgers said the unique directorial characteristics of Educating Rita have allowed her to spend more time on details that might otherwise become afterthoughts. “As a director, it means I get to focus more on things,” she said. “I can spend more time on the relationships, the work of the characters and their journey.” And, of course, it means more time can be devoted to the actors — Scott Bellis playing Frank and Holly Lewis in the role of Rita. Both actors are making their WCT debut.

Actors Holly Lewis, in the role of Rita, and Scott Bellis, playing Frank, run through lines ahead of tonight’s opening of Educating Rita at the Sagebrush Theatre. Photo by Dave Eagles/KTW Educating Rita runs through March 2 at the Sagebrush Theatre in Kamloops. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Monday and

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Community hall break-in outrages Vavenby residents Robyn Rexin Vavenby residents are outraged. The community hall was broken into on Monday evening, Feb. 19, and a lot of damage occurred. On the upper floor four locked cupboard doors were pulled off, three locks were broken downstairs, and the storage room lock was jimmied. Three fire

extinguishers were stolen as well as a case of coke. It will cost about $150 to replace all three fire extinguishers. The police came to see the damage on Feb. 20. They suggested putting in a surveillance camera as this is the third time the hall has been broken into. One resident thought that an alarm system is necessary. Many of the

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North Thompson Valley Garden Club held its regular meeting on Feb. 17 at the NT Volunteer Centre in the Ridge in Barriere. During the meeting the members heard a short report from Cheryl Thomas, who has just returned from a visit to Taiwan on behalf of the North Thompson Food Action Network. Thomas will present a report also to the District of Barriere at one of its future council meetings. The garden club is currently planning the following upcoming events: • In March, members will get together to paint flower pots, which will then be sold at the Celebration of Rural Living Expo and Trade Show in April. The club will share a booth at the expo with the North Thompson Food Action Network. • On April 13, members will be present at the Seedy Saturday event in Clearwater. • And in May, members are planning to make some hyper-tufa pots. This event will be discussed in more detail at the next meeting. After the meeting, guest speaker

Steven White from Little Fort spoke on composting. Many items can be composted: vegetable and fruit peels, rinds, cores, seeds and pits, coffee grinds, tea bags, breads, grains, nutshells, paper, eggshells, leaves, grass and small branches. Green items, such as grass, food scraps, and garden trimmings, produce nitrogen, while brown items, such as fall leaves, straw, and newspaper, produce carbon. The desired resulting ratio is to end up with 30 percent carbon to one percent nitrogen. Along with several handouts on the subject, White also brought along a number of books that he has found informative on the subject. While some of the titles are likely out of print, most should be available through the local library. • Composting for Canada, by Suzanne Lewis • Organic Growing With Worms, by David Murphy • How to Have a Green Thumb Without an Aching Back, by Ruth Stout • Square Foot Gardening, and All New Square Foot Gardening, both by Mel Bartholemew

New B.C. seniors' advocate proposed to monitor services By Tom Fletcher, Black Press VICTORIA – The B.C. government's proposal to create a new seniors' advocate office is being criticized as a pre-election gesture to create a position that won't have the authority to hold government accountable on problems faced by seniors. Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid tabled legislation this week to create the new position. Unlike the Auditor General and the Representative for Children and Youth, the office would not be independent, but would report to the health ministry. MacDiarmid said the new seniors' advocate will monitor seniors' services and work with policymakers, senior care providers and others to identify solutions to "systemic issues" such as those faced by families navigating the province's system of seniors' care. Katrine Conroy,

NDP critic for seniors, said it has been six years since the opposition first called for a new seniors' watchdog. Conroy said she is disappointed that the proposed office not only has no set budget, it is not intended to investigate individual cases. "We won't see it before the [May 14] election," Conroy predicted. Premier Christy Clark appointed West VancouverCapilano MLA Ralph Sultan to a

new Minister of State for Seniors position last fall. "I have heard from seniors, their families and care providers throughout the province about the many non-medical issues that seniors face that make it difficult for them to remain in their homes," Sultan said. A seniors' advocate office will help improve government support systems for health care, personal care, housing, transportation and income support, Sultan said.

With a royal wave from the Queen Former Clearwater residents Mary (center) and Richard Burkholder (r) taste the treats at a station providing food from England during the eighth annual International Gourmet Ski Tour in Wells on Saturday, Feb. 23. Items on the menu at the station included cucumber sandwiches, shortbread lemon tarts, cream puffs and Earl Gray tea. The other five stations provided food from Newfoundland, Bavaria and Japan, as well as appetizers and desserts. A limit of 100 tickets are sold, with the money raised going to maintain the ski trails. The Burkholders now live in Vanderhoof. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Sports Old-timers compete in tourney Clearwater Blackhawk Ted McGill takes the puck away from his Salmon Arm opponent during the final game of the Old-timers Hockey Tournament at the Sportsplex last weekend. Salmon Arm won the game and the tourney. Other teams in the seniors category were the Old Spots and the Hosers. Quesnel won the 30-year-olds category. Competition came from the Clearwater Hawks, Kamloops Hackers and Lumby. Photo by Keith McNeill

Girls take on Penticton

Yevonne Cline, second on the Gwen Anderson rink, shows plenty of concentration as she delivers a rock while lead Edith Allenby (l) and third Abby Bates prepare to sweep. They were taking part in the final game of the A event during the Ladies Bonspiel at the Sportsplex last weekend. Photo by Keith McNeill

Clearwater Girls hockey player Megan Sim (l) keeps the puck away from two Penticton opponents during a playoff game at the Sportsplex on Saturday, Feb. 16. Unfortunately, the local squad lost the game, ending the playoffs for this season. They went into the playoffs in fourth but ended up in third overall when they beat Kamloops in the first round. They now look forward to possible exhibition games until hockey is officially over at Spring Break. Photo by Keith McNeill

Ladies annual curling bonspiel attracts 18 teams Times Staff Clearwater rinks made it to the finals in the A, B and C

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and out-of-town teams won all three events. The Marshall team from 100 Mile House and Ashcroft took first in A. Skip was Char Marshall of 100 Mile, third was Barb Hodder of 100 Mile, second was Michele Guy of Ashcroft, and lead

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was Kris Woodworth of Ashcroft. Second in A went to the Anderson rink of Clearwater, with Gwen Anderson as skip, Abby Bates as third, Yevonne Cline as second, and Edith Allenby as lead. B event winner was the Pooli rink from Jasper. Second was the Downs foursome from Clearwater, with skip Leslie Downs, third Shelley Graffunder, second Donna Chase and lead Candus Graffunder. The Bondar rink from Barriere won the C event. Skip was Susan Bondar, third was Jeannie Webber, second Carla Fennell and lead Val Aylward. Second in B went to the Downs rink, with skip Danielle Downs, third Cheryl Carter, second Siarah Arndt and lead Megan Carter. A total of 18 rinks took part in the bonspiel.

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B.C. recruits record numbers of doctors in 2012 Ministry of Health

VICTORIA – British Columbia recruited a record 268 physicians in 2012 from across Canada and internationally as part of efforts to improve access to quality health care for B.C. families. The previous record was in 2010, when 256 physicians were placed. “Recruiting additional physicians is one of the ways we are working to ensure patients have access to healthcare services in their community, both family doctors and specialists,” said Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid. “I would like to congratulate Health Match BC and the regional health authorities for working so hard.”

In addition, 2012 also saw a significant increase in the number of physicians being recruited to rural or remote communities. Highlights include: * 133 family physicians were matched, with 69 (52 per cent) of those to rural/remote communities. * 135 specialists were matched, with 33 (24 per cent) of those to rural/remote communities. Health Match BC is a division of the Health Employers Association of British Columbia. It has attracted family physicians to underserved communities throughout B.C. It works in partnership with the Ministry of Health, all health authorities, regulatory agencies, UBC faculty of medicine, and other commu-

nity and health-sector stakeholders. Since its inception in 1999, Health Match BC has filled 2,450 physician vacancies. In addition, government has more than doubled seats for first-year medical students from 128 in 2001 to 288 in 2014-15. UBC’s medical school has been expanded to Victoria, Prince George and Kelowna. In addition, the Province has established one of the most comprehensive funding and incentive programs in Canada to encourage doctors to set up practice and stay in rural B.C. Ministry of Health recently announced a partnership with BC Medical Association to ensure all B.C. citizens who want a family doctor are able to access one by 2015.

Forest reform sparks privatization debate issues VICTORIA – The B.C. government has introduced amendments to allow the conversion of volumebased forest cutting permits to area-based tenures, a move that some have described as a move toward privatization of Crown forests. Forests Minister Steve Thomson said the government intends to proceed carefully with converting

existing cutting permits, which set a maximum amount of timber that can be removed from a licence area each year. Consultation with communities and First Nations in the forest areas would be extensively consulted first, Thomson said Wednesday. The change is designed to make forest licences more like existing tree farm licences or community forests, which give licenceholders an incentive to invest more than the legal

minimum in replanting and silviculture to increase forest productivity over the long term. Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson has warned that the move could lead to public forests coming under the control of large forest companies. Jason Fisher, vice-president of Dunkley Lumber, rejects the privatization argument. His company bought a volume-based tenure at Fort St. James in 2009 when it took over

Stewart Lake Lumber, and also holds an area-based tree farm licence at Hixon between Prince George and Quesnel. “I think that is a misrepresentation of what goes on,” Fisher said Wednesday. “We have numerous recreation areas, lakes where people go fishing, roads that people use to access their

Say a verse for the remainder of Lent Isaiah 1:16-18 Wash yourselves clean! Put away your misdeeds from before my eyes; Cease doing evil; learn to do good. Make justice your aim; redress the wronged, Hear the orphan’s plea, defend the widow, Come now, let us set things right, says the Lord; Though your sins be as scarlet, they may become white as snow; Though they be crimson red, they may become white as wool. Intercessions; To make us his new creation, Christ the Lord gave us the waters of rebirth and spread the table of his body and his word. Let us call upon him and say; Lord renew us in your grace. Jesus meek and humble of heart, clothe us with compassion, kindness and humility. Lord renew us in your grace. Teach us to be true neighbors to all in trouble and distress — make us want to be patient with everyone. Lord renew us in your grace. Give us the gift of your mercy — forgive our sins and remit their punishment. Lord renew us in your grace.

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favourite hunting sites, berry picking site or mushroom harvesting. All that takes place in the area of the [Hixon tree farm licence].” NDP forest critic Norm McDonald said the timber supply committee that toured the province last

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year to study the state of B.C. forests in the wake of the pine beetle epidemic supported the use of areabased tenures. But the ministry didn’t have studies to show areabased tenures are a better way to go, although most foresters believe it is better.

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Letter to Editor: Transfer funding to highway safety Continued from A5 • there have been no fatalities There are four crossroad intersections on Highway 5 in the Clearwater area. The only one that has never had a fatality is the one that MOTI is spending over $2,000,000 to upgrade. It is very obvious that this upgrade is not about safety. It is a photo opp! One of the Clearwater councillors told me at the open house that at first he was against the roundabout, but when told you either choose it or lose it, he decided that Clearwater should have the upgrade instead of giving it to some other town. That’s just wonderful, and is exactly why the Liberals are projecting a $62.7 billion deficit for 2013-2014! When you travel south from

Clearwater, you’ll come to a crossroad intersection. The speed limit is l00 km per hour. There is a passing lane through the intersection, no left turn lane, and many accidents and fatalities over the past years. The crossroad is Jenkins Road, which leads to six streets and 105 residences. I brought this up with the MOTI at the open house. They said the problem is on their radar and last year they increased the street light to a 400 watt bulb. I’m sure that upgrade will comfort the families of the deceased and crippled! Our editor also mentions Wolf’s Corner and the recent tragic deaths that occurred there. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to their families. I have travelled that stretch of Highway 5 since the

l960s, and it is the black ice capital of the North Thompson. Our editor talks about a police officer in the river l5 years ago. How about the gentleman from Vavenby who drowned or the realtor from Kamloops who drowned just north of Little Fort? From mid fall to late spring, including winter thaws, this is a very dangerous piece of highway. A lot of people are hasty to blame the Department of Highways (Argo) for not doing their job. NOT TRUE! Little Fort to Clearwater and Little Fort to Barriere are two different climate zones. I praise Argo for being able to do as much as they do with what they have to do it with. MOTI has stated they will proceed with cement guard rails as soon as money can be budgeted for it. I say trans-

fer the roundabout money into these areas where people are dying. If someone else dies in one of these areas while your photo opp at Highway 5 and the Clearwater Valley Road is being built, I sure would hate to be one of the people who made that decision, who have to get up in the morning and look at themselves in the mirror. As for page A11 of your paper, Keith, I would like to say that is a terrible picture of me. I’m a lot better looking than that! Also there is a print error; Terry Lake and I were discussing the DEMERITS of the roundabout!

Jim Lamberton The Rambling Man Clearwater, B.C.

Government not doing enough to protect biodiversity Office of the Auditor General of British Columbia VICTORIA – According to Auditor General John Doyle's latest report, titled An Audit of Biodiversity in B.C.: Assessing the Effectiveness of Key Tools, biodiversity in B.C. is declining and government is not doing enough to address this loss. "Biodiversity is critical to the health and well-being of British Columbians. Therefore we expected government to be ensuring that its actions are effective," said Doyle.

"We found that government doesn't know if its actions are conserving biodiversity. There are several barriers to government being effective, including a lack of information, gaps in legislation and poorly implemented policies and tools." Doyle's report reveals that despite the B.C. government's decades-long objective to conserve biodiversity, and commitments made on the national and international stage, government is not fully implementing or monitoring its habitat-protection tools. "Habitat preservation is critical to the conservation of

biodiversity and government's lack of implementation and monitoring is troubling," said Doyle. "My office reviewed the government's habitat conservation efforts 20 years ago and many of the issues identified in that report were also identified in this audit." The United Nations declared 2011-20 the Decade on Biodiversity. Doyle's report states that B.C. has an opportunity to be an international leader and bolster its reputation on the world stage by ensuring that, by 2020, it has reversed the current decline in the province's biodiversity.

However, to reach this target will require specific, strategic actions by government. This report makes six recommendations on how the provincial government can work towards this. The Auditor General is a non-partisan, independent officer of the Legislature who reports directly to the Legislative Assembly. The Auditor General Act empowers the Auditor General and his staff (known as the Office of the Auditor General or the OAG) to conduct audits, report findings and make recommendations.

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able and go easy on high-fat spreads, dips, and sauces. Aim for two servings of fish each week and choose low fat meats like extra lean beef, turkey, and skinless chicken. Try cooking with beans, lentils, and tofu. These meat alternatives are inexpensive and have many health benefits. Lastly, cut out sugary drinks like soda. Sugary drinks provide extra calories and do not fill you up. For more great tips check out Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide at http://www. hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/foodguide-aliment/indexeng.php. It is a great resource and it’s available online or at your local health unit. Eating healthy does require some basic cooking skills. If you would like to learn

how to cook healthy, budget-friendly meals consider participating in a Food Skills for Families program. Food Skills for Families is a free hands-on program that makes healthy eating, shopping, and cooking easy, quick, and fun. To find out if there is a program near you, check with your local friendship centre, community centre, or other organizations that offer programs for parents or seniors. For more information visit: http://www.foodskillsforfamilies.ca or call the Canadian Diabetes Association at 1-800665-6526 ext. 248. Authors: Linda Boyd is a community nutritionist with Interior Health and Heather Morrow is a dietetic intern.

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Only sixty per cent of British Columbians aware of Trans Mountain pipeline project VANCOUVER – A recent Insights West online poll found that awareness of the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project is significantly lower than the awareness of the Northern Gateway Pipeline project. Compared to Albertans, B.C. adults report higher awareness levels and are more likely to oppose both pipeline projects. Three-in-five (60 per cent) B.C. adults are aware of the proposed plans to expand the Trans Mountain system by laying a twin pipe along much of the Trans Mountain route from Edmonton to Burnaby. This compares to the almost universal 96 per cent awareness of the Northern Gateway project. Awareness of the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion stands at just 28 per cent among Albertans compared to 87 per cent awareness of the Northern Gateway project. In both provinces, older residents aged 55 plus are more likely to be aware of the proposed Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion

compared to their younger counterparts. Levels of support and opposition for the twinning of the Trans Mountain Pipeline vary significantly between Alberta and B.C. residents. Three quarters of Albertans support the initiative (35 per cent strongly support) compared to only 38 per cent of British Columbians (12 per cent strongly support). This is almost identical to differences between Alberta and B.C. adults’ support of the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline (75 per cent support in Alberta; 35 per cent support in B.C.). Among B.C. adults, 57 per cent oppose the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion (31 per cent strongly oppose) compared to 23 per cent of Albertans who oppose the expansion (13 per cent strongly oppose). Only four per cent of British Columbians and one per cent of Albertans who are familiar with the proposed expansion are

unsure if they support or oppose it. "Despite the overall significance of the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, this project has flown under the radar of most British Columbia residents in comparison to the Enbridge Northern Gateway project," says Jane Ha-Trapp, vice president of Insights West. “That being said, it seems that B.C. residents for the most part simply oppose pipeline projects period – whether it be in their own backyard, or in a more remote region of the province.” Interestingly, in Alberta both genders are equally as likely to support the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion, while support among British Columbians is significantly higher among men (51 per cent) than women (22 per cent). Among Albertans, support for the pipeline expansion project is significantly higher among those aged 55 plus (87 per cent support). Insights West is a progressive, Western-

June amnesty to take unwanted guns off B.C. streets 1997, 1998 and 2006 successfully removed thousands of guns from B.C. streets. During the fourweek, provincewide gun amnesty in 2006, British Columbians turned over 3,213 guns including 505 handguns, and 725 other unwanted weapons to police departments, as well as 96,500 rounds of ammunition, a rocket launcher and a machine gun. This year’s initiative is endorsed by the B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police and will be led by RCMP E-Division on behalf of the provincial RCMP, and supported by all the municipal police departments in British Columbia.

VICTORIA - Police departments throughout British Columbia will collect unwanted and unauthorized guns from the public during a firearms amnesty in June 2013. “It’s vital to take guns off our streets and avoid tragedies that can tear families apart,” said Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond. “As we’ve seen from the thousands of guns and rounds of ammunition that previous amnesty months have taken off our streets, this is a great partnership between police forces and British Columbians that provides an opportunity to work together to reduce crime and make our province safer.” The program, announced at a meeting of the BC Association of Chiefs of Police, will help remove the firearms from the community, reducing the risk of River City Marine, Gibbons Motor Toys, them falling into the hands of criminals. It is Dockside Marine, Little River Boatworld, also expected to generate Captains Village, The Boathouse tips on illegal firearms and promote goodwill between police and local communities. For the entire month of June, people who want to surrender ammunition or weapons, including imitations and replicas, can contact their local police and provide basic information on the items they FRIDAY • MARCH 8 - 2:00 PM TO 9:00 PM want to surrender. Police will visit residences to SATURDAY • MARCH 9 - 10:00 AM TO 6:00 PM pick up the firearms, so SUNDAY • MARCH 10 - 10:00 AM TO 5:00 PM the public should not bring the guns or ammunition to the police themselves. The amnesty Past the old KXA on Mount Paul Industrial Park will not apply to weapons or firearms used for a criminal purpose. For information call: River City Marine 250-828-0858 Similar programs in

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Carpentry CARPENTRY QUALITY WORK

Hazel’s Housing • NEW CONSTRUCTION • RENOVATIONS • ROOFING

Hazel Dowds

CLEARWATER, B.C.

250-674-4083

Journeyman Carpenter

Construction Tiny Builders Ltd. Box 345 Clearwater BC V0E 1N0

Fully Insured Journeyman Carpenters Bonded General Contractor

674-4001 (250) 674-8469 (250)

John White

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Electric Contractors ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

Appliance Pet Repair Grooming massage APPLIANCE REPAIRS

JAYLEE IVE DOG TH R R R O

BODY HARMONY

Shiatsu Clinic

ACUPRESSURE & SHIATSU MASSAGE

GROOMING

REPAIR Located In APPLIANCE The Legion Four Star Service Building Arlee Yoerger

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Registered with N.H.P.C. & Canadian Reﬂexology Association

Pet Grooming

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Box 463 Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0 gellen@mercuryspeed.com

Tel: (250) 674-3444 Fax: (250) 674-3444

Safe Shelter Building Supply If you need help getting away from domestic abuse,

call Safe Home (250) 674-2135 in Little Fort, Clearwater, Birch Island, Vavenby, Avola & Blue River (250) 682-6444 in Dareld, Barriere, Chu Chua, Louis Creek and McLure

Open Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 3133 Hundsbedt Rd Call for day or evening appointments VAVENBY BC 674-0098 PARTS (250) - SALES - SERVICE CALLS USED APPLIANCES 250-676-0052

Anytime day• or night Winter Hours 8:30am - 5pm - Please don’t wait until it’s too late. Call us now. We can help. If you would like to volunteer, call 250-674-2600 and ask for Wendy

Septic Construction

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ON CALL SEPTICConstruction SERVICES& in Clearwater will be in

Renovations from Valemount, Blue River and Avola every first Friday of each Foundations month. Charges for septic pumps start at $250 plus totax. Roof

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Please call to make an appointment 250-674-0145 or 250-674-1869

Water Wells Contracting CONTRACTORS

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Now accepting pre-orders for hanging baskets, ﬂowers & vegetables

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Furnace Installations • Heat Pump Installations • Hot Water Tank Replacements • Air Conditioning installs • We repair all makes and models • Modular Home Furnaces • Ducting

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Motor Licence Office

Plumbing & Drains

MOTOR LICENCE OFFICE ICBC Agent

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73 Taren Drive, Clearwater Phone 250-674-2929 Toll Free: 1-877-974-2929

JAGER GARBAGE

Sunshine Valley Growers

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Containers available for construction sites, yard clean-up, industrial sites etc.

Phone Jager Garbage 250-674-3798 Serving from Vavenby to Blackpool area

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Septic Service

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If you need help getting away from domestic abuse,

ACUPRESSURE & SHIATSU MASSAGE

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Tel: (250) 674-3444 Fax: (250) 674-3444

Storage Storage Safe Shelter

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Open Tues., Wed. & Thurs. Call for day or evening appointments (250) 674-0098

Taxi Service TAXI SERVICE

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1st 20 spaces at 778-208-5300 Clearwater, BC 250-676-0052

Storage Units Anytime day or nightMini - Please don’t wait until it’s too late. Call us now. We can help. If you would like to volunteer, call 250-674-2600 and ask for Wendy

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ON CALL SEPTIC SERVICES CLEARWATER TOWING LTD. every first Friday of each month. 24 Hour Service Charges for septic pumps start at $250 plus tax. Free Scrap Car Removal Charges are subject to pump volume, location of the tank 516 Swanson Road and dumping fees. Used Auto Parts We do require a minimum of 3 appointments to be able to service your area.

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all SERVICES

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OVER 25

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ON CALL

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Traffic Control

& Towing

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RJ, his wife Ninder and their three children, Jessica, Adam and Ashley, moved to Kamloops four years ago and are enjoying everything our beautiful city has to offer. RJ believes in supporting his community. RJ has served as a Director for Kamloops Minor Hockey and has managed numerous minor hockey teams here in Kamloops. In the past, RJ worked at two Ford dealerships in the Business and Sales Management divisions. For the last three years, RJ worked full time as a professional Realtor. In his second year, RJ was honoured when he was chosen as the “Best Realtor 2012” in the Reader’s Choice Awards. RE/MAX Real Estate (Kamloops) is one of a group of eight RE/MAX offices in the Kamloops/North Okanagan/Shuswap area dedicated to providing the highest level of real estate services by partnering with professional Realtors who make a commitment to continue their education and make use of the RE/MAX network’s tools, education and experience. This group of offices also takes great pride in giving back to the communities in which they operate. RJ’s community involvement, strong work ethic and considerable business and real estate experience is a welcome addition to the RE/MAX Team - please join us in congratulating RJ on his more to RE/MAX.

RJ Toor

Contract

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Just Got Better!

RE/MAX Real Estate (Kamloops) would like to welcome RJ Toor to our Kamloops office. RJ is now providing professional real estate services with the Power of RE/MAX behind him.

For All Your Advertising Needs

in Clearwater will be in

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Please call to OFFICE: make an appointment 250-674-3123 250-674-0145 or 250-674-1869 or CELL: 250-674-1427

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RE/MAX Real Estate (Kamloops) would like to welcome Jeremy Reid to our Kamloops office. Jeremy is now providing professional real estate services with the Power of RE/MAX behind him.

In 2004, Jeremy moved to Kamloops and in 2012, married his wife Amy. Together they enjoy our beautiful city and appreciate the people and all the amenities Kamloops has to offer. Jeremy has an extensive sales background and in 2012 was awarded with the prestigious Director’s Platinum award, along with a “Top 10” Distinction for gross sales. RE/MAX Real Estate (Kamloops) is one of a group of eight RE/MAX offices in the Kamloops/North Okanagan/Shuswap area dedicated to providing the highest level of real estate services by partnering with full-time professional Realtors who make a commitment to continue their education and make use of the RE/MAX network’s tools, education and experience. This group of offices also takes great pride in giving back to the communities in which they operate. Jeremy’s strong background in residential sales, robust work ethic and considerable enthusiasm and professionalism is a welcome addition to the RE/MAX Team - please join us in congratulating Jeremy on his move to RE/MAX.

Jeremy Reid

Real Estate (Kamloops) 258 Seymour St., Kamloops, BC V2C 2E5 250.374.3331 or 1.877.374.3331 Each Office Independantly Owned and Operated

250.320.1554

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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip. Will Rogers (1879 - 1935)

Wells Gray Country UPCOMING EVENTS

Mar 1: Little Fort Coffee House, 6:30, $4/per, performers free, open mic Mar 2: House & Home Show, Kamloops Convention Centre, Mar 4: Clearwater & Dist Minor Hockey Assoc AGM, 7 pm, Sportsplex Curling Lounge Mar 7-10: Cowboy Festival, Kamloops, www.bcchs.com Mar 8: Raft Mountain Skating Carnival, 6:30 pm, Admission is a non-perishable item for the Food Bank. Mar 14: Raft Mountain Skating Club AGM, 4pm-5 pm, NT Sportsplex.

Mar 15: Spring Concert with Saskia & Darrel; The great Plains, Blackpool Hall, 7 pm, tickets 10/person, info 250-587-6202 Mar 14: PST Seminar sponsored by the Ministry of Finance at Clearwater Lodge, 10:30 am – 12:30, free, info 250-674-3530, or email manager@clearwaterbcchamber.com Apr 13: 7th Annual Seedy Saturday 10am - 2pm Clearwater Ski Hill 250-674-3444 for info Apr 13-14: Antique Appraisal, 10-5pm @ Little Fort Hall. 672-5660 Apr 27-28: Celebration of Rural Living Expo & Trade Show @ NT Agriplex & Fall Fair Grounds. Info 250-319-8023

FEATURED COURSE

CAMP/PREP COOK TRAINING PROGRAM

Mon- Fri, March 25 to May 3 Train to become a cook in a work camp or in a restaurant. There is funding available for eligible unemployed individuals.

UPCOMING COURSES Trafﬁc Control Certiﬁcation

Feb 23 & 24

$270

Basic CNC Plasma Cutter

Feb 23 & 24

$85

Joy of Painting

Feb 23

$85

Microsoft Excel

M&W, Feb 25-Mar 27 $325

To Bid on a Contract

Feb 28

Occupational Health & Safety Mar 2

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.

For a complete list of our area’s COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS please stop in at the Times office and pick up your copy of the North Thompson Community Directory • Brookfield Mall Clearwater • 250-674-3343

TO ADD YOUR COMMUNITY EVENT OR ORGANIZATION PLEASE CALL THE TIMES AT 250-674-3343

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Mar 4 – Apr 26

Computer Starters

Mar 5 & 12

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Mar 8

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Mar 9

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TEL: 250.674.3530 IN PERSON: 224 Candle Creek Rd. EMAIL: sarduini@tru.ca • www.tru.ca/regional_centres/clearwater

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

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Happy Occasions: Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary, etc. 1 column by 3 inch - $18.49 + GST Deadlines: Word Ads: Mondays 5pm Display Ads: Mondays 12pm It is the policy of The Star/Journal and The Times to receive pre-payment on all classified advertisements. Ads may be submitted by phone if charged to a VISA, MC or an existing account.

CHECK YOUR AD! Notice of error must be given in time for correction before the second insertion of any advertisement. The paper will not be responsible for omissions or for more than one incorrect insertion, or for damages or costs beyond the cost of the space actually occupied by the error. Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of ads which discriminate against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved. Readers; in ads where ‘male’ is referred to, please read also as ‘female’ and where ‘female’ is used, read also ‘male’. NOTE: When ordering items out of province, the purchaser is responsible to pay provincial sales tax. Do not send money in response to an advertisement without confirming the credentials of that business, and be aware that some telephone numbers will be charged for by the minute

Announcements

Coming Events

Personals

Clearwater & District Food Bank Annual General Meeting March 15, 12 noon 741 Clearwater Village Rd.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Ladies Auxiliary Pie & Garage Sale, Mar. 9, 9am at the Legion Basement, Barriere. $10/table, to book call Eileen:250-672-2456

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Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: ﬁsh@blackpress.ca CLASS ACTION Claim Support – Vioxx, others. The Nurses at The Optio Group will help prove your claim and get you the money you deserve. 1-855-939-0499; Claims@TheOptioGroup.ca; www.TheOptioGroup.ca. Safe Home Response Providing a safe place to escape for women and their children. Volunteers always needed. Call 250-674-2135.

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Clearwater: AA meetings every Wed., #11 Lodge Dr., side door. Roll call 8 p.m. 250674-7155 or 250-674-7313

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Education/Trade Schools 21 WEEK HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Prepare for a Career in Heavy Equipment Operation. Introducing our new Apprenticeship Program which includes: • • •

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Help Wanted GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message for Information: 1800-972-0209. PT care/respite support for mom of child w/disability. McLure. 250-672-9239

Employment

Services

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Financial Services

EXPERIENCED PARTS person for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Or Email to: hr@sapphireinc.net. Resident Manager for 20 unit Silver Star Motel,Vernon Fax 250-545-3859 email silverstar motel@shaw.ca

Trades, Technical PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE.

Work Wanted HAFI GRANTS Notice to low income seniors and persons with disability. You may qualify for a grant up to 20,000. to modify and adapt your home for improved safety and accessibility. For details contact your local HAFI expert Hans Ounpuu, Building contractor @ 250-674-3875. Need some help with those odd jobs you don’t have time for? Call Keiran Jones at 250-674-3051

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Fitness/Exercise Are there any old guys in the Barriere area interested in organized morning workouts/exercises, etc, who -like me- are badly discipline but want to enjoy company while exercising? Call Bob 250-672-1016 Elliptical Trainer Canadian Tire Cardio Style ET150 in very good condition. Will trade for treadmill in good condition. Call 250-319-8023.

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

Photography / Video Need a professional

photographer? Portraits, weddings, special events, pet portraits, commercial. Affordable memories that last a lifetime. Seniors rates. Book now avoid & disappointment. Sorry no passport photos Jill Hayward 250-319-8023/250-672-0055

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Digital and film photographs. Phone 250-674-3252 or email:kmcneill@mercuryspeed.com

Help Wanted

District of Clearwater Calling for Expression of Interest Number: 2013-02 Event Coordinator for Canoe Regatta The District of Clearwater will be hosting the 5th Annual Canoe Regatta September 6th & 7th, 2013. The District is requesting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from interested persons for a contract Event Coordinator to co-ordinate the 5th Annual Canoe Regatta. This contract position will be required starting April 2nd and ending September 13th, 2013. If you have experience in Recreation programming and love working with people this maybe the contract for you! The 5th Annual Canoe Regatta needs a coordinator that is highly motivated, up for a challenge and loves to roll out a fantastic event. The District of Clearwater will be accepting submissions for Expressions of Interest for this contract position until NOON on March 15th, 2013. Along with your Expression of Interest please submit a portfolio outlining previous related experience and a proposal for this 5th Annual Event. Submissions may be delivered to the District of Clearwater office by hand, regular mail, fax or email on or before noon on March 15th, 2013 and should quote EOI Number 2013-02. Please mark your submission as: CONFIDENTIAL: Canoe Regatta Event Coordinator, Attention: Leslie Groulx, Chief Administrative Box 157, 132 Station Road, Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0. For more details please contact Leslie Groulx, at 250-674-2257 or lgroulx@docbc.ca .

Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

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Carl’s Market Garden Good quality horse hay, approx 70lb bale, grass/grass-alfalfa mix, $7/bale. Cow hay $5-6/bale. Potatoes - 40lb sac, red or yellow, $20/sac. 250672-5795 (McLure).

Birch Curls: all natural reliable fire starter straight from the tree. Starts everytime. Indoor fireplaces or outdoor fires. $20/kg. 1kg starts about 20-25 fires depending on usage. 788-220-5930 call or text.

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NORTH THOMPSON JOBS BARRIERE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 629 Barriere Town Rd. Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 Phone: 250-672-0036 / Fax: 250-672-2159

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WANTED – Possible Room & Board situations for a student(s) taking a Heavy Equipment Operators Course starting March 4, 2013 to April 29, 2013 SKILL DEVELOPMENT: If you have been on Employment Insurance in the past 3 years (5 years maternity) and are currently unemployed, you may be eligible for retraining dollars. Book an appointment to see one of our counselors for more information. We look forward to seeing you: come in and we’ll personally see that you get the information you’re seeking or call and make an appointment. • Free computer and Internet access • Free resume help • Free information on many services.

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E-mail: info@clearwateremployment.ca • Web Page: www.clearwateremployment.ca Janitorial Services Contract: PT/Clearwater C0065 Support Worker: PT/Clearwater CB0064 Reservations Manager-Maternity Leave Coverage: FT/Blue River CB0062 Park Attendant: 6 pos/Seas/Clwr #CB0057 Sandwich Artist: PT-FT/Little Fort CB#0055 Cashier: PT-FT/Little Fort #CB0054 Class 4 Driver: PT/Seasonal/Highway 5 #CB0051 Sightseeing Boat Operator: Seasonal/Blue River #CB0049 Housekeeper: Seasonal/Clearwater #C0048 Class 1 Truck Driver: 2-positions/FT/Kamloops #C0047 IT Manager: Seasonal/Blue River #CB0043 Food and Beverage Server: Seasonal/Clearwater #C0036 House-keeper: Seasonal/Clearwater #C0031 German Speaking Tour Guide: Seasonal/ Clearwater #CB0030 Driver-Ski Guide (German Speaking): Seasonal/ Clearwater #C0029 Housekeeping Manager: FT/Blue River #CB0015 GENERAL INFORMATION • Free Workshops: Thurs. Feb. 14th – Internet & Email Basics Workshop ( or every 2nd Thursday)

Thurs. Feb. 21st – Creating & Updating Your Resume Workshop (or every 3rd Thursday) Thurs. Feb. 28th – Work Search Techniques Workshop (every 4th Thursday) Tues. Mar. 5th – Budget and Personal Finance Workshop Please call 250-674-2928 to register for free workshops. • 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. • 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. • 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. • Blue River Itinerant: An employment consultant comes to town twice/mth to the Blue River School. Next visit is Thursday Mar. 14 from 12:30-2:30. If a one on one appointment is required, please call to set up a time prior to the drop in.

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Clearwater: Cabin for rent. Avail. immed. $800/mo. Everything incl (util, internet, cable TV). Can come furnished or unfurnished. Watauga Village 250-674-2700

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Support International Scouting by donating used stamps which are sorted & sold to raise money for the International Development Fund of the International Scout & Guide Fellowship. This fund pays for training for Scouters in the third world. Drop stamps off at front counter of the Star/Journal in Barriere, or call Margaret at (250)672-9330.

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In the matter of the Estate of Agnes M. Martinsen: Notice is hereby given that creditors & others having a claim against the Estate of the above named deceased, are hereby required to send them to Lloyd Abbey, Executor, at Box 1214, Barriere, BC V0E 1E0, before the 4th day of April, 2013, after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties thereto, having regard only to the claims of which he then has notice.

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Obituary IN LOVING MEMORY

Dick Ross 1930 - 2013

Richard Douglas Ross, born in Dodsland, Saskatchewan, March 12, 1930, passed away on February 18, 2013, in the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House, Kamloops, B.C., after a four month battle of post-op heart surgery. Dick is lovingly remembered by his wife Carmen of 29 years; sons Bob, Wayne (Debbie) and Perry (Arlette); daughter Stacey (Dan) Gartner; step-daughter Tracy (Greg) Tutt; grandchildren Brandon and Monty (Dallas) Ross, EvaJean Ross (Trevor), Jessica and Chad Gartner, Tanner and Teagan Tutt; greatgrandchildren Linden and Kallen Ross; sister Pat Johnston and brother Barry Ross; brotherin-law Kerry (Mary Ford) Morrissey and sisterin-law Suzie (Les) Berkes; as well as cousins, nieces and nephews. Dick was predeceased by parents Eddie and Isabel Ross; and by sisters Joyce Mitchell and Shirley Ross. Dick was the second of five children born to Eddie and Isabel Ross, and was raised in Flin Flon, Manitoba, where his father was employed by the Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co. Upon graduation, in 1948, Dick moved to British Columbia, and worked for the CNR Signal Department from Boston Bar to Jasper. Dick joined the Army in Lytton in 1950. He spent two years with the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) forces in Hanover, Germany, in the RCEME (Royal Canadian Electrical & Mechanical Engineers). He returned home in 1952, and joined back up with the CNR Signal Department. In 1959 he was promoted to Signal Maintainer for Lucerne, Albreda, and Barriere; a position he held until his retirement in 1986. Soon after Dick found out that retirement was for “older” people, and he talked Carmen into moving north of Chu Chua where they managed a cow/calf operation for a number of years. During those years Dick also obtained his Class 3 drivers license, and drove school bus for several years on the Chu Chua and McLure route. After yet another retirement; Dick soon found himself employed by Inmet Mining Company (Minnova Mine) at Johnson Lake. He had gone up for a “couple of weeks” to help a friend from Peachland while they were dismantling the plant and ended up staying for nine years. He became the Plant Supervisor, and retired for the final time in August of 2004. Anyone who knew Dick, also knew that his retirement meant having the opportunity to spend the majority of his waking moments doing what he most loved to do – since 1959 until his passing – Dick was dedicated to the continuation and improvement of the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo grounds. The word “volunteer” is described as ‘... doing charitable or helpful work without pay, and performing or offering to perform a service of one’s own free will’. The following is a true testament of Dick’s love for volunteering: • Member of the Royal Canadian Legion since 1954 • Responsible for the beginning construction of the original Barriere ball park • Was instrumental in organizing the Barriere Maroons Softball Team in 1960 – which he coached • Past-president and ‘Charter’ Member of the Barriere Lions Club

• Barriere Ambulance ‘driver’ • Organized and was Arena Director the first Fall Fair Rodeo in 1973 – and for every one thereafter • Arena Director for the first Barriere High School Rodeo • President of the first Barriere & District Riding Club • President of the North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association during which time the large grandstands were built • First President of the B.C. Little Britches Rodeo Association • President of the B.C. High School Rodeo Association • President of the Barriere High School Rodeo Parent Advisory • Director in the B.C. Rodeo Association • 1984/85 assisted Carmen in compiling and printing the first B.C. Little Britches Rodeo Rule Book • ‘Charter’ member of the Chu Chua Volunteer Fire Dept and firefighter • In 2000 was voted Rodeo Person of the Year by members of the B.C. Rodeo Association • Represented rodeo committees on the Canadian Bull Riding Association • 2004 Barriere Citizen of the Year • Some of his greatest moments in life were coaching his own children, along with many others, in the sport of rodeo Dick had a fierce love for his family, and his community. He could always be counted on to step forward when a volunteer or helping hand was needed. Dick was passionate about what he believed in, enthusiastic about ‘the Cowboy Way’, and embraced the joy of life to its fullest. Funeral Service and a celebration of Dick’s life will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2013, in the North Thompson Fall Fair Rodeo Arena at 1 p.m.. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, if family and friends so choose, donations may be made payable to: Kamloops Hospice Association, Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House, 72 Whiteshield Cr. S., Kamloops, B.C., V2E 2S9. Funeral arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, 4638 Barriere Town Road, Barriere, B.C., V0E 1E0, 250-672-1999, www.NorthThompsonFuneral.com.

Wintertime entertaining – It’s a piece of cake! When two girlfriends from West and North Vancouver, and a couple from Vernon, came a-visiting for the Family Day weekend, they expected to be kept on the go! It wasn’t difficult…. Our first evening brought in three locals with whom we’d hiked for seven spectacularly memorable days from hut-to-(mosquitoproofed) hut in 2009. Tay Briggs, our knowledgeable, glorious hike leader, and her husband Ian Eakins, of Wells Gray Adventures sent greetings. On that late July hike, alpine flowers were at their peak (pun intended) and, from the Trophies where we began, we could see the top of Battle Mountain which we ascended on our last full day. This time, the seven of us (out of 10 originals) got together several times over the next four days to snowshoe and cross-country ski. Husbands stayed behind relaxing, revelling in the temporary peace and quiet! Jake, the tall black poodle was visiting so he, dressed in hiviz vest, strode, ran around, or sank into soft snow, covering greater distances with ease and a smile on his handsome, curly face. Gypsy, our young cat, entertained everyone with her high-flying antics and less-than-perfect behaviour. Joining more locals for their regular Friday morning outing, we snowshoed from Camp 2 Road upwards along Road 1, and, via a crooked

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diversion, reached the power-lines. A narrow but sturdy ice shelf allowed us to cross Wylie Creek so we could plod along to the Highways yard and circle back to the cars. The sun shyly began peeking down at us – a treat for both those from rainsoaked Vancouver and cloud-covered Clearwater. “You can have the afternoon off,” I informed our guests upon our return. Inspecting Brookfield Shopping Centre and beyond, they helped the local economy. Happily, Coffee House was happening at Blackpool Hall that night and Wells Gray Country Seniors, of which John and I are active members, had arranged for Sharon Rushton and her elves to cater a delicious meal before singers and musicians struck the first chord. We appreciated the talented performers and their willingness to perform. We intrepid snowshoers were out again next day, tramping along the Flatiron Trail in Wells Gray Park. Sunshine beamed down on us as we enjoyed our

snacks while viewing that ancient volcanic formation. Moose tracks criss-crossed the route but we saw no beasts, that day or on any other, no flattened beds, or even scat. A hairball on the trail would have been spat out by a large owl, John told us when we described it, bones crunched within the neatly packed hair. Sunday saw us skiing at Murtle River. The trail, meticulously groomed by Gordon Jones, was slick – good sliding but too swift on the hills! Water flowing out from beneath the ice and snow on the river reflected blue sky and clouds above. After lunch, some of us continued up to check out the waterfalls. With higher than usual temperatures this winter, Helmcken Falls has no actual cone, but icicles decorate the perimeter. At the Mushbowl, water’s action had produced a large transparent arch beside the main flow. Solidified cascades of Dawson Falls had collapsed in places; sun sparkled on the spraying water and snowy edges. Our last full day had arrived and we considered our options. Okay – let’s snowshoe at North Thompson Park first, then ski around the Swamp Loop at Candle Creek trails. And that’s how it went, with more local hospitality to wrap up our adventures. Oh, the piece of cake? Well, I never did bake my usual carrot cake – and despite all the exercise, we certainly didn’t need it!

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A youngster creates a wall of spray after he unsuccessfully attempts to negotiate the slush pit during Family Fun Day at Clearwater Ski Hill on Saturday, Feb. 23.

Ice on the Murtle River Animal tracks meander over the ice on Murtle River near the Warming Hut in Wells Gray Park recently. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Left: Batman makes an appearance by flying over the jump at Clearwater Ski Hill. Above: A blindfolded Billy Biagioni carefully feeds Allister Roy during the Jello-eating contest. All photos by Margot Venema

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Family Fun Day at Clearwater Ski Hill was highly entertaining and filled with great activities for everyone. Saturday Feb. 23 started out with a costume ski. Most skiers had put a great deal of thought into their costumes, which resulted in some very impressive outfits with among them Pippi Longstocking, Batman, a princess, a ladybug, and a unicorn. Even Santa was there. In the Bunny Hill Games kids competed in the mini slalom and skied with hula-hoops. They had to hold balloons between their legs and race down the hill as fast as they could. Even though only a few could win everyone received a medal for his or her efforts. The afternoon main events featured the great messy Jell-O

Eating Contest, where people were teamed up in pairs of two of which one was blindfolded. This person had to feed Jell-O to the other. After that, contestants were challenged in the Root Beer Chug to drink root beer as fast as possible in order to produce the biggest burp. Then it was on to the Super Fab Ski Hill Relay Race, the Dummy Dash, and the Slalom Race for Skiers and Snowboarders. Absolute highlights of the day were the crazy Ski Jump Competition and the Slush Pit. It turns out that Clearwater has pretty talented ski jumpers. The very young did small jumps lifting just a little off the ground but the older kids did some pretty impressive loops, twists, and turns high up in the air. Clearwater Fire Department outdid itself with the super

long and deep Slush Pit, which resulted in a lot of drippy wet people in and around it. Since it was so stretched out only the lucky few were able to fly right over it or skid through it to the other end without getting too wet. The others sank unsuccessful to the bottom and had an interesting time getting out. One contestant who ended up in the snow at the other end summed up his (and most likely every other participant’s) Slush Pit experience by exclaiming: “Waaaaaccchhhhhhhhhh, that’s cold.” And so ended a wonderful day at our little gem the Clearwater Ski Hill. I am sure I speak for everyone who was there that a big “thank you” is in order for the organization and all the volunteers who worked so very hard to make this day into a huge success.