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Moilliets mark 100 years of sheep raising Keith McNeill The Moilliet's sheep ranch near Vavenby celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2006.

However, it is also marking a major milestone this year, according to Ian Moilliet and his sister, Val Gerber.

In the fall of 1913 the Aveley Ranch acquired its first sheep when a flock of 40 ewes plus at least one ram was driven up the rail-bed from Louis Creek.

Up until that time the family had been mostly concerned with clearing the land.

Their grandfather, Theodore Albert Moilliet (Tam for short) raised a little money by trapping during the winter.

The railroad right-of-way had been cleared at the time, they said, but the rails were not yet in and the route made an ideal trail to drive sheep on.

The family held its first lambing in the spring of 1914 and made its first shipment that fall after the railroad had come through.

“Grandfather knew he couldn't get into sheep without

having a way to get them out,” said Val. “If you raised more than five, who would you sell them to?”

The family would like to hold some kind of contest or event to commemorate the anniversary during the year, but the details haven't

been worked out yet.

The Moilliets have always been good record keepers, with photo albums, diaries and journals going back to the earliest times.

Much of this material is available online at www.aveleyranch. com.

Above: Axel the guard dog lays in the sunshine as Ian Moilliet and his son, Isaac, feed the sheep at the Moilliet’s Aveley Ranch near Vavenby on Saturday, March 23. The ranch will mark its 100th anniversary of raising sheep this year. Lambing at the ranch begins April 1.

Photo by Keith McNeill

A young Jack Moilliet feeds a sheep on his family's Aveley Ranch near Vavenby. The Moilliets acquired their first sheep in 1913. Jack was born in 1919 and the photo likely was taken in the spring of 1920.

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Improving seniors’ mobility in Clearwater Keith McNeill From 2001-2011, the greater Clearwater area experienced a 53 per cent increase in the population 65 years and older.

That statistic, plus a desire to retain and attract seniors as a way to make Clearwater into an age-friendly community, has led District of Clearwater to undertake a study into mobility issues for seniors.

“What does it mean to be an agefriendly community?” asked Marleen Morris at a meeting held Tuesday, March 19, with members of the Wells Gray Seniors Society.

Morris is associate director with the Community Development Institute (CDI) at University of Northern British Columbia. The CDI is working with the District in partnership to conduct a three-year study into seniors' mobility issues. The study is being called “From Front Door to Grocery Store”.

Funding is coming from the Vancouver Foundation. Morris and her research associate, Jessica Blewett, were in the community to start the process and meet with some of the stakeholders involved.

CDI recently completed a community economic development plan for Clearwater, Morris pointed out. One of the 11 areas of focus in the plan included Clearwater becoming an age-friendly community.

Jessica Blewett

Marleen Morris

A seniors needs study found there is a question of mobility within the community. Services are located in several different places and there is a lack of things like sidewalks and streetlights.

“Clearwater is unique, but a lot of its challenges are typical,” Morris said.

Solutions found here could be useful across Canada, she felt.

Similar mobility studies have been done elsewhere, she said, but most have been in urban areas. Clearwater's will be one of the first in a rural community.

“The work we do in Clearwater will provide a model for other communities to explore mobility issues and assist

with planning services and programs,” said Morris. “This will enable communities to support seniors to age-in-place, so that they can continue to enjoy the quality of life and strong networks that are common in rural areas,” It appears that researcher Jessica Blewett will be doing most of the heavy lifting in the project.

She expects to visit Clearwater about once a month for the next three years, she said.

Blewett was looking for 16 volunteers willing and able to participate through the whole process.

She would like to get typical folk

with a broad range of mobility issues and across the income spectrum.

She intended to work with seniors and others in the community to identify shopping and other service areas, community facilities, walking routes and transportation to determine what is working and what could be improved. Research methods would include interviews and tours, in both summer and winter.

“CDI and UNBC like to work with us because Clearwater actually does something with their reports. They don't just sit on the shelf,” said Leslie Groulx, District of Clearwater's chief administrative officer.

“We know that improving mobility in the community will assist seniors to remain physically healthy and socially engaged, which will contribute to their well-being,” said Groulx. “We want to ensure that our seniors can move easily around our community – to shop, attend programs, get together with friends and family, or visit the doctor and other health care professionals.”

“If you do something about mobility, it isn't just for seniors. It's for everybody.”

The Clearwater Age-Friendly Committee and its member organizations: District of Clearwater, Evergreen Acres, Wells Gray Seniors Society, Friendly Club, Wells Gray Country Services, Yellowhead Community Services, Chamber of Commerce, and Interior Health Authority, will help guide and implement the research project.

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Construction begins on NT Sportsplex changing rooms

Electricity use drops during Earth Hour

Keith McNeill

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A presentation by young local female hockey players to Clearwater council was instrumental in the council’s decision to go ahead with the addition of five more changing rooms to the North Thompson Sportsplex, according to Clearwater Mayor John Harwood.

Speaking during a sod-turning ceremony held Friday, March 22 to mark the start of construction, Harwood said the girls’ request helped encourage the District to get a Local politicians get a hand from members of the Midget Girl Hawks and $400,000 grant for the other female hockey players as they turn the sod to officially mark the start project through MLA of construction of new changing rooms at the Sportsplex on March 22.

Terry Lake from the Picture are (back, l-r) TNRD Area A (Wells Gray Country) director Tim Penprovince’s Community nell, Clearwater Mayor John Harwood, and Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Recreation Program.

The mayor noted Terry Lake, (front, l-r) Tori Barstow, Shanequa Harwood, Nicole Madden, that the project involves Emma Collins, Cassidy Tucker, Keltie Arndt, Megan Sim, and Annie Whelen. cooperation among Photo by Keith McNeill School District 73, District director for Wells Gray Country (Area A).

Thompson Nicola Two Clearwater-area companies, Borrow Regional District and District of Clearwater.

Enterprises and Wadlegger Logging, started the “Congratulations, girls, on going to council,” project on a volunteer basis last year by helpMLA Terry Lake said to several members of the Midget Girl Hawks and other female hockey play- ing to relocate the road that runs next to the Sportsplex. ers present at the sod-turning. “Without you, this Mierau Contractors Ltd. of Abbotsford won wouldn’t be happening.” the contract this year to construct the changing Lake noted that sports tournaments have rooms plus additional exit doors that are required become an important economic driver in off the ice surface.

Kamloops. He predicted the same could become The total dressing room expansion project is true of Clearwater.

The changing room project wouldn’t have come expected to cost $710,000.

Substantial completion should be by the end together if all those involved hadn’t worked togethof July and completion by the end of August. er, said Tim Pennell, Thompson-Nicola Regional

At a 3.6 per cent reduction, Clearwater was slightly better than at the mid-point of B.C. communities taking part in Earth Hour on Saturday evening, March 23.

Courtenay and Comox had the highest savings this year, both at 9.8 per cent.

Overall, British Columbians saved 136 megawatt hours of electricity and reduced the provincial electricity load by 1.95 per cent – the equivalent of turning off more than 10 million 12.5-watt LED light bulbs.

New electricity use tracking tools are available online through MyHydro (www.bchydro.com/ myhydro) thanks to BC Hydro’s

Meeting set to keep trustees in the loop Kamloops This Week Despite not actually receiving the complaint yet, representatives of the Ministry of Education will meet with the B.C. School Trustees Association (BCSTA) about ensuring school boards receive press releases in a timely manner.

The issue was raised at the last meeting of the KamloopsThompson board of education by its chairwoman, Denise Harper, who said she wanted to

know why releases are no longer sent to trustees and administrators.

“It leaves us with the media calling asking for comment and we don’t know what they are talking about,” Harper said at the time.

“The media gets the releases, but we don’t.”

A spokesperson for the ministry said no formal letter was received from the school district but, having become aware of the issue through media reports, a

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During the March 11 board meeting when the issue was raised, trustee John Harwood noted a protocol had been signed several years ago between the government and the BCSTA to ensure communication was inclusive and trustees and administrators were kept aware of releases that dealt with education areas in their districts.

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About 1.1 million BC Hydro customers now have access to this energy use information. As the remaining smart meters and components of the smart grid are deployed across B.C., more customers will be able to track their own Earth Hour results in the future.

Earth Hour is an annual global event hosted by the World Wildlife Fund and supported by BC Hydro. This year marks the sixth year of BC Hydro’s support of the event. The goal of Earth Hour is to encourage individuals to turn off unnecessary lights and electronics in an effort to conserve power and in doing so, demonstrate support for climate change reduction efforts.

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Everyone Gets to Play The District of Clearwater is presenting an “All Sports and Recreation Registration Day” at the North Thompson Sportsplex on Wednesday April 3rd, 2013 from 4:00-7:00pm. You will be able to register for Spring and Summer Programs and see what’s coming up for Fall and Winter.

There will be registration for Children and Youth as well as Adults in Soccer, softball, Mountain biking, Swimming Lessons, basketball, Walk Fit, and much more. Make sure to check it out!

Improving Seniors Mobility in Clearwater Seniors are a growing segment of the population in the District of Clearwater. From 2001-2011, the greater Clearwater area experienced a 53% increase in the population 65 years and older.

This increase had led the District of Clearwater to work towards becoming an age-friendly community, which will allow seniors to remain in the area and help the community maintain its high quality of life.

Following the completion in 2012 of a seniors’ needs assessment, the District is undertaking a study to further understand seniors’ mobility issues within the community. The study, “From Front Door to Grocery Store: Getting seniors to where they want to be in the community” will work with seniors and others in the community to assess shopping and service areas, community facilities, walking routes, and transportation to determine what is working and what could be improved to help seniors get around in Clearwater more easily. Each area will be assessed in both summer and winter. Following the assessments, community workshops will be held to review what was learned and to help formulate opportunities for improvement. The recommendations will assist the municipality, local businesses, various agencies, and non-profit organizations in planning and providing improved services to seniors.

The District of Clearwater and the UNBC Community Development Institute (CDI) will lead the project. The Clearwater Age-Friendly Committee and its member organizations, Wells Gray Seniors Society, Friendly Club, Wells Gray Country Services, Yellowhead Community Services and Interior Health Authority, will play an integral part in guiding and implementing the project.

“We know that improving mobility in the community will assist seniors to remain physically healthy and socially engaged, which will contribute to their well-being,” stated Leslie Groulx, Chief Administrative Officer for the District of Clearwater. “We want to ensure that our seniors can move easily around our community – to shop, attend programs, get together with friends and family, or visit the doctor and other health care professionals.”

“The work we do in Clearwater will provide a model for other communities to explore mobility issues and assist with planning services and programs,” said Marleen Morris, Associate Director of the CDI. “This will enable communities to support seniors to age-in-place so that they can continue to enjoy the quality of life and strong networks that are common in rural areas,” For further information contact: Leslie Groulx, Chief Administrative Officer, District of Clearwater at 250 674-2257 or lgroulx@docbc.ca Marleen Morris, Associate Director, UNBC Community Development Institute at 250 960-9806 or mmorris@unbc.ca.

Easter Hours The District office and the Motor Vehicle/ICBC offices will be closed March 29th – Good Friday and April 1st Easter Monday. Regular office hours will resume on April 2nd – 8:30am – 4:30pm.

Upcoming Events March 29th, 2013 - Clearwater Firehall Easter Egg Hunt - 12:30-1:30pm April 9th, 2013 – 2013 Five Year Financial Plan Open House Upcoming Meetings of Council April 2nd, 2013 – Committees of the Whole – Finance and Audit/Economic Development – 5:00pm April 2nd, 2013 – Regular Council meeting – 7:00pm

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“ Any road followed precisely to its end leads precisely nowhere. Climb the mountain just a little bit to test it's a mountain. From the top of the mountain, you cannot see the mountain.” - Frank Herbert, writer editorial by keith mcNeill

Compromise needed to settle dispute over Falkland Islands

Seniors’ mobility meeting was a worthwhile effort Editor: The Times

A great input of energy and enthusiasm was injected into the community on Monday at the meeting between the Community Development Institute of the University of Northern BC and seniors from Clearwater.

Thanks to Leslie Groulx, who takes seriously the District of Clearwater’s intent to involve seniors every step of the way, a meeting had been arranged to inform people of the scope and plan for

the “Front Door to Grocery Store: Getting Seniors Where They Want To Be” project For me this meeting highlighted the importance of this research project to the longterm wellbeing of folks in Clearwater and other rural communities.

As an active member of the Wells Gray Country Seniors’ Society, it is vitally important to me that communication channels are clearly open as change occurs. Some of us don’t see so well, some don’t hear … some can’t remember and many don’t move

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as quickly as we once did. All of us have lived vital and contributing lives and change poses challenge.

Change without consultation is frightening. I appreciated the clarity of the content and the presentation of this meeting. I appreciated the room size and the fact the building has no step, an automatic door and wide hall ways so all could attend. I appreciated the way Marlene Morris, the associate director of CDI, and Jessica Blewett, the research manager, listened attentively to and responded to the comments and questions from the audience.

Thank you Leslie, for organizing this meeting. I look forward to continued involvement with this project as it is truly the foundation that will secure improvement in the lives of many rural seniors.

Sandra Holmes Clearwater, B.C.

The Falkland Islands are back in the news again.

On March 10 and 11 the residents of the islands voted 99.8 per cent to remain under British rule.

Argentina, which calls the islands Las Malvinas, does not recognize the referendum results. The South American country points out that Britain expelled all the Argentinian residents of the islands when it took control of the Falklands in 1833.

The Falklands or Malvinas are located in the South Atlantic Ocean about 500 km off the coast of Argentina. They are almost 13,000 km from Britain.

Population is about 3,000, nearly all of them of British descent.

Britain and Argentina fought a short but bloody war in 1982 over the islands. Two months of fighting resulted in the deaths of 255 British and 649 Argentinian servicemen, plus three civilian islanders.

Britain's victory revitalized the popularity of Margaret Thatcher. Until the war began she had been facing almost certain defeat at the polls.

Argentina's defeat discredited the military junta that had ordered the invasion of the islands and led to the return of democracy to that country.

Since the war, little has changed.

British policy, which at one point had considered the gradual transition of the islands to Argentinian rule, now gives every appearance of wanting to hold onto them forever.

Islanders who are seriously ill are flown over 2,000 km to hospital in Santiago, Chile, rather than the much shorter distance to Argentina.

In 2005 the Argentinians backed out of joint management of the fisheries around the Falklands, fearing that talking with the island's government would indicate acceptance of British sovereignty.

The result has been overfishing by hundreds of foreign boats in the area.

One thing that has changed recently is exploration for oil and gas.

On March 23, Falklands Oil and Gas Limited (FOGL) announced that it plans to spend $160 million over the next two years in offshore exploration.

Most of the deposits appear to be in the ocean to the east of the Falklands.

Oil or no oil, the islands are not worth fighting over again – and there is an obvious compromise solution.

Although there are several hundred islets in the archipelago, the Falklands consist largely of two main islands: East Falkland and West Falkland. Most of the people live on East Falkland, which is where the capital, Port Stanley, is located. Only about 200 live on West Falkland.

Why couldn't Britain cede West Falkland (and the adjacent islets) to Argentina. It would be a face-saving solution for both sides.

Britain would retain ownership of the potential oil and gas deposits (although possibly not all), but Argentina would have a base close enough nearby that it could expect to reap many of the benefits.

Cooperation in a long list of other endeavours, such as airline flights, trade by sea, and communication could be restored, to the benefit of all concerned.

Working together is always more productive than war.

Riley, thank you for the tire change Editor, The Times:

I think we all know that people who live in small towns are a special breed. Recently, I was shown very clearly just how special they can be.

While I was sitting in my vehicle at a stop sign, a young man in a truck stopped and told me I had a flat tire.

He then proceeded to help rectify the problem for me, and find the spare tire and jack that were hidden in the side of the trunk of my car. The spare tire

and the jack had never been used in the 10 years that I have owned the car.

He got the tire changed, but found out the spare was also flat. He then took it off the wheel, and headed to the local gas station to fill them both with air while I waited with my car.

When he returned he put the spare on, and then told me to drive carefully to the local tire shop. He then followed me there to make sure I made it okay.

This young man had just come off a shift at the mill, had been to the grocery store, and was then heading home.

But, he took the time to stop and help an 86-year-old senior, who was someone he did not know.

Thank you Riley, the young man from Little Fort.

Your generosity and kindness will not be forgotten.

Chivalry is indeed not dead!

Jean Amos Barriere, B.C.

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Question of the Week

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Do you think spring is here at last?

Riley Leduc:

Andrew Clark:

I sure hope so, because I work outside.

No, I think the month is going to be a long and miserable one – with more to follow.

Callum MacLeod:

No, because right after the day that officially announced Spring began, it snowed. It shouldn't snow, it's spring.

David Rodriguez:

I can only hope.

He's fooling us, though.

Christy Vandenborre:

Yes, definitely spring is here. Look at the weather. All the snow is gone and the rhubarb in my garden has come up three inches.

Let's keep Upper Clearwater a unique place Editor, The Times:

In addition to embracing Wells Gray Provincial Park, a potential World Heritage Site, Upper Clearwater is one of the increasingly rare areas that is free of cell towers and masts, a feature that may well become a tourist attraction as the pervasiveness of wireless technology gradually sickens the inhabitants of cities.

Up to five per cent of the population is officially recognized by the Canadian Human Rights Commission as suffering from Electro Hypersensitivity (EHS), a condition that can make people very sick or debilitated.

Almost all of us are affected by this radiation. We just don’t realize it yet.

As citizens gradually become aware of the connection between their illnesses and the symptoms of radiation sickness, scepticism arises over the corporate lies

and biased studies from industry. Independent research reveals that: • In May 2011, electromagnetic radiation (EMR) was classified by the World Health Organization as a Class 2b carcinogen. This places everyday levels of EMR exposure in the same category as lead, dioxins and DDT. • Health Canada’s Safety Code 6 is both deceptive and dangerous to public health. It allows for levels of exposure many thousands of times higher than what independent and peer-reviewed medical research dating back 35 years has clearly shown to be harmful. Electromagnetic radiation (EMR) causes quantifiable and significant disruption and damage to human biological systems

Making the NT Valley a smart caring community Editor, The Times: The North Thompson Valley is a wonderful place to live. In the valley reside people who are indigenous, people who are pioneers, people who have chosen to live here for various reasons.

Many have experienced the benefits that are provided when a group or organization attains assistance from the North Thompson Communities Foundation.

For 10 years the North Thompson Communities Foundation has been recycling your donations throughout the larger community of the valley. From McLure to Blue River, residents can see the contributions their donations make helping to knit together the fabric of future generations.

We’ve funded youth programs, renovations in halls, provided for the clean up of wilderness campgrounds. We’ve funded equipment for kitchens, skis for children, and music and art festivals.

Governor General David Johnston has invited all Canadians to join him and community foundations

as well as all other animals, insects and plants. (www. bioinitiative.org) The lack of a cell tower is something we should embrace, particularly in an area as pristine as Upper Clearwater. The abundance of wildlife, wild flowers, wild water and wilderness give this area a unique attraction for tourists, which is economically desirable for the inhabitants. It could well become officially recognized as a sanctuary for the increasing number of EHS sufferers, if we can keep the cell towers and masts out.

Petrina Gregson Upper Clearwater, B.C.

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YEARS AGO: Students from all grades in every school in the district submitted samples of their work for the second annual fair at Clearwater Secondary School.

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YEARS AGO: Voters in Thompson-Nicola Regional District Area A approved a tax increase to pay for the construction of a Sportsplex in Clearwater. An edito-

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rial in the Times stated the vote indicated that “... the area will grow regardless, taxes will go up, and the good old days have gone irretrievably.”

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YEARS AGO: Four occupants of a light plane escaped with minor injuries when their single engine craft ran out of fuel and crashed near the Anglican Church in Birch Island. The pilot, a Kamloops man flying with his wife, daughter, and

Thank You A huge thank you goes to all of the people who were so kind to Dylan, Joey and me during the passing of Bob Cuming: the retired teachers, the staff at C.S.S. and others who so generously brought food for all of our out of town guests; the neighbours and friends who brought us their wonderful support during those devastating days; our family and friends from out of town who helped us say goodbye to Bob; and friends and students who posted facebook messages that commented on Bob’s generous spirit and the tremendous educator that he was. Specific thanks go to Lloyd and Wayne for holding us all together during the service; to Steve H. and Steven L., James, Tim, Peter and Libby for their heartfelt tributes to Bob; to Bonnie and the staff at the Wells Gray Inn for the refreshments; to Loyd Bishop for his heart rendering tribute to Bob; and to Drake for all of the arrangements and just for being there to listen. During these past few weeks, the overwhelming love shown to Bob and ourselves by this outstanding community that he loved so much has been greatly appreciated. To all of you: our sincere thanks and gratitude.

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A brief was received by the school board from a local group called Clearvabirch that proposed building a recreation center to include a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a track, and to be funded entirely through federal and provincial grants.

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YEARS AGO: Interior Lumber Manufactures’ Association representatives presented CTP gradermen Gary Radmacher and Kulwant Sian with trophies and cash awards for scoring top marks in the ILMA

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When you read that regular exercise is good for your, the exercise doesn’t have to be jogging or walking. One of the best forms of exercise is swimming. The water keeps you buoyant, so there is less stress on your joints because it’s not a weightbearing exercise. Aerobic swimming classes can help you lose weight and improve your mental health as well.

We often hear about the dangers of drinking too many cola drinks. Besides a high sugar content, cola soft drinks also contain phosphoric acid, which can reduce the absorption of calcium from the intestinal tract. This can lead to a lower bone density.

If you are used to having a soft drink every day, try sparkling water.

Over the past year, there have been many shortages of certain medications, necessitating changes in brands. Our pharmacists will alert you when there is a change. But if your medication looks different than it did on previous refills, call your pharmacist.

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YEARS AGO: Ray Harrison, president of the newly formed Yellowhead Truck Loggers Association, donated $800 to the multi-level care hospital fund, represented by Donna Erickson. Total in the fund was $24,320.

Ten area residents were to begin a fivemonth silviculture training program being put on by Cariboo College.

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YEARS AGO: A $52,000 federal funded training program was to train 20 persons in a variety of silviculture skills.

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YEARS AGO: North Thompson Community Skills Center was hoping to get some major training contracts, according to information presented at its first annual general meeting. Cost of operating the center was about $240,000 per year, said treasurer Debby Downey. Start-up funding decreased each year, so the center needed to find alternative means of support.

A community forest project would provide revenue from timber cut, suggested chair Leverne Burnell.

Officials from the TNRD, including Area B director Steve Quinn and Area A director Bert Walker, opened a new regional district library in Blue River.

YEARS AGO: Slocan-Vavenby was using Weyerhaeuser’s dry kilns on a temporary basis. The arrangement allowed Slocan to put a third shift on its sawmill and to hire an additional 36 people.

Far reaching changes to B.C.’s forest polices announced by the government were in line with what North Thompson residents asked for, said MLA Kevin Krueger. “At a meeting in Clearwater, after Weyerhaeuser announced its mill closure, it was clear that people wanted more community forests, more woodlots and more involvement by First Nations,” he said.

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YEARS AGO: MLA Kevin Krueger presented a $90,000 cheque to Tourism Wells Gray.

The money was to be used to hire a full-time marketing and promotions coordinator for

Wells Gray Country.

A 45-year-old male from Edmonton died in an avalanche near Blue River while snowmobiling.

A total of 536 tickets were issued during a weekend road check.

Of those tickets, 36 were seatbelt related and 215 were for speeding.

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YEAR AGO: Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Ida Chong announced $400,000 for dressing room expansion at the North Thompson Sportsplex.

An article in the Times about helicopter skiing and mountain caribou created a good deal of comment on the Internet from snowmobilers. “I thought, overall, it was a pretty good article but I’m not surprised there as a reaction,” said Bill Karas, president of the Blue River Powder Packers. “There’s a bit of history there and sensitive feelings.”

Imperial announces agreement with BC Hydro to extend the Northwest Transmission Line

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that it has entered into a transmission development agreement with BC Hydro for the construction of a transmission line (NTL Extension) that will extend the 287kV Northwest Transmission Line (NTL) in northwest British Columbia from Bob Quinn to Tatogga, a distance of approximately 93 km.

The NTL Extension will provide clean, grid-supplied power to residents of Iskut and to the proposed Red Chris Mine, which is wholly owned by Imperial.

The NTL Extension will be constructed by a subsidiary of Imperial.

BC Hydro will acquire the NTL Extension upon completion.

Any costs over $52 million will be borne

by Imperial as its contribution to the NTL Extension in order to make the 287kV service connection to the Red Chris Mine.

In addition, Imperial will contribute to the cost of building the NTL through a special tariff approved by the BC Utilities Commission. The expected in service

date for both the NTL Extension and the NTL is May 31, 2014.

Imperial is an exploration, mine development and operating company based in Vancouver.

The company operates the Mount Polley open pit copper/gold mine and has 50 per cent interest in the Huckleberry open pit copper/molybdenum mine.

Imperial is the partowner (50 per cent joint venture) of the Ruddock Creek lead/ zinc property near Tum Tum Lake east of Avola.

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BC Hydro confirmed last February that it had stopped planning for a second transmission line into the North Thompson Valley. The second line would be required to operate Yellowhead Mining’s proposed coppergold-silver mine at Harper Creek near Vavenby.

The public utility company said the decision to resume planning for the new transmission line would depend on whether large industrial loads materialize in this region.

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Retailers need a new PST number to make sales and get exemptions Ministry of Finance VICTORIA - With only a few days left before the return of the Provincial Sales Tax (PST), retailers that have not yet registered for the PST are being reminded they need to have a new PST account number in order to make retail sales and leases and to purchase inventory tax exempt starting April 1.

A retailer of PST taxable goods or services is required to register under the PST Act. Those wishing to make a taxable sale or lease on April 1, 2013 must be registered to levy and collect the tax on transactions.

Registration is fast and easy online at: www.gov.bc.ca/pst Over 63,000 businesses have already registered.

Businesses will not be able to purchase goods from their supplier tax exempt without

Ribbon-cutting for UV system Dignitaries prepare to cut the ribbon to officially mark the start of the new ultraviolet treatment system on Clearwater’s water system on Friday, March 22. Pictured are (l-r) councillor Ken Kjenstad, MLA Terry Lake, District chief administrative officer Leslie Groulx, Mayor John Harwood and councillor Gord Heisterman. Major funding for the $385,000 project came from a Towns for Tomorrow grant. The UV treatment should give improved health and safety plus help meet the requirements of the BC Drinking Water Protection Act. Before this the municipality only used chlorination at its gravity-fed intake at Russell Creek and at its two wells. Photo by Keith McNeill

New Democrat hopeful slams Liberal agenda Keith McNeill The BC Liberal government has ended the latest session of the Legislature in preparation for next May’s general election and Kamloops-North Thompson NDP candidate Kathy Kendall is not impressed with the result.

“We were very disappointed in the session,” Kendall said. “We think that it demonstrates again that the Liberals are focussed now on getting elected again and not on governing.”

The New Democrats would like to see a seniors advocate who is independent of government.

“The Liberals have a more weakkneed approach. Their advocate

would not be independent. It makes it hard to advocate when you’re dependent on government,” she said.

The Kamloops-North Thompson challenger was also disappointed by the Liberals’ approach on cosmetic pesticides.

“The New Democrats brought forward bills that were much stronger,” she said. “Christy Clark and Terry Lake would like to have a ban on pesticides similar to what he had when he was mayor of Kamloops.”

Under the proposed ban, cosmetic pesticides could still be applied by people with the appropriate licenses.

“The stuff would still be available,” said Kendall. “That makes it impossible to enforce.”

Foundation funds assist NT valley communities Continued from page A5 The North Thompson Communities Foundation is accepting applications for the 2013 granting cycle until the end of March. Our granting application is available online at ntcommmunitiesfoundation.com.

Naturally, if you would like to contribute to the growth of the NT Foundation, be assured that your gift will help to sustain the foundation for years to come. We welcome you and we thank all who have chosen to donate in the past.

Please, make a taxdeductible donation in support of your community. Funds raised by the foundation assist charitable organizations that improve health, contribute to culture, enhance community

services and support families, all right here in the North Thompson.

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Suppliers must show the PST registration number on the invoice or sales document, or maintain a properly completed certificate of exemption, to support their non-collection of the tax. Otherwise, they are required to charge the tax on the sale, and purchasers will have to apply for a refund of the tax after the item is sold at retail.

Learn more about the services available to businesses to support the transition to PST: www.gov.bc.ca/pstoutreach.

B.C. invests $1.5 million in brownfield renewal Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations VICTORIA - The province is providing up to $1.5 million for a program that helps clean up contaminated, private land and gets it ready for redevelopment, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson announced recently.

Application forms for the

2013 intake for brownfield renewal funding are now online. Since its creation in 2008, the program has granted more than $5.4 million for 85 projects in 44 communities.

The program funds studies to determine if a site is contaminated and to develop options for site restoration and redevelopment.

A brownfield is an industrial or commercial property that is abandoned or underused.

Brownfield sites are often contaminated and have redevelopment potential. Brownfield redevelopment helps to increase commercial space, creating employment, improving community safety, retaining green space and reducing pressures on undeveloped land.

The application deadline is May 17.

Application forms are available at: www.brownfieldrenewal.gov.bc.ca/financial.html

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Clearwater Children’s Art Festival back for 2013

By Charlene Lau The first Clearwater Children’s Art Festival, held in August, 2012, was such an incredible success that it will be happening again. Planning for the second year has already begun. Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013 has been chosen, right in between the August long weekend and the Star Gazing Festival.

This is is a free outdoor event that engages families to explore visual and performing arts in hands-on activities. Children can “get their hands dirty” at 10 different stations with workshops for a range of ages. A performance stage houses musicians, dancers, story-

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The North Thompson Valley is home to many talented artists. The idea for this festival was sparked by the rich, creative talent in this valley and the knowledge that only a few local arts and culture opportunities exist.

“I want my children to see an artist in the local grocery store, or at the beach and feel a connection. I want them to think ‘I can be an artist when I grow up’”, says Liz Shook, one of the project coordinators.

The Clearwater Children’s Art Festival received an overwhelming amount of support in its first year – both through in-kind donations and financial backing. The North Thompson Arts Council gratefully thanks the official sponsors of this project in its first season. The North Thompson Arts Council also recognizes the countless volunteer hours that went into the realization of this amazing festival. The community support and success of this project in its first year paves the way for an even better followup.

NTAC and the organizers of the Clearwater Children’s Art Festival gladly welcome support of any kind for the 2013 festival. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Liz Shook. (250) 674-4002.

Heart healthy cooking Participants in a Food Skills for Families course held at the Yellowhead Community Services building get ready for a graduation luncheon on Friday, March 22. Pictured are (l-r) instructor Donna Meehan, Larry Reiter, Crystal Hansen, Monica Plante, Linda Weber, Tony Kramer, Alexis Weber, Barb Danchuk, and (front) Ashton Hansen-Wilm. The six-week course was developed by the Canadian Diabetes Association and shows how to cook and eat delicious meals with less processed foods, sugar, salt, and fats. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Taking cues from our first year and a CSS-organized arts and culture celebration in 2009 this will be a free family event that connects the greater community with our arts community.

Local visual and performing artists of all ages will showcase their work through a performance stage, screening room, artisan tables and hands-on demonstrations.

Everyone is encouraged to

attend this fun and interactive community event.

This year the Clearwater Arts Festival moves to CSS to foster collaboration with the young artists and art lovers in our community. It also moves dates! It will be held on Sunday, April 21, the opening day of BC Arts and Culture Week, from 3 p.m.-7 p.m.

BC Arts and Culture Week is a province-wide celebration presented by Art Starts in Schools and Arts BC. Both organizations promote arts and culture in communities and in education.

In conjunction with the Clearwater Arts Festival and

the Celebration of the Arts in Barriere on April 27 – 28.

NTAC has organized an elementary art contest. Children from Kindergarten through Grade 7 are invited to submit a piece of artwork on 8 “ x 11” paper. Entries will be exhibited at both celebrations and the public will be invited to choose their favourite artworks.

Further details are available on NTAC’s website: norththompsonartscouncil.com.

NTAC is looking for local visual artists and performers who would like to participate. If you have a talent you would like to share with your community on the performance stage, a skill you would like to demonstrate or work you would like to sell, please contact Charlene Lau at charlenelaustudios@ gmail.com or 250674-8775 Following the festival, students from Raft River and CSS will host the first Canadian screening of the documentary film Girl Rising.

Proceeds from this event will go to Free The Children.

NTAC is excited to see both of these fantastic events start Arts and Culture Week celebrations in the North Thompson Valley this year.

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Dr. Art Hister, keynote speaker at Barriere Expo Barriere Star Journal If laughter is the best medicine, then Dr. Art Hister is the doctor to bring it to Barriere.

Hister is an expert on providing a human face to the mysteries of medical science and the health industry.

The doctor will be the keynote speaker at the Celebration of Rural Living Expo and Trade Show at the North Thompson Agriplex in Barriere on Saturday April 27, at 11 p.m.

Dr. Hister will give a one hour presentation, and will be

onsite for most of the day.

Organizers say they are excited to have such a respected and sought after speaker at the Expo. And they note that the admission into the Expo and Trade Show is just $5 for adults and $3 for seniors and students, with children 12 years and under free.

There is no additional charge to hear Dr. Hister speak. He will be one of a full slate of speakers and demonstrations that will run continuously throughout the two day event.

Hister combines humour,

Speedy Gonzales Central Interior Traffic Services and Clearwater RCMP remind the motoring public that there have been some recent changes to speed limits on specific roadways within the municipality of Clearwater.

New speed limit signs have been erected on Murtle Road, Robson Street and Raft River Road.

All of these speed zones have been posted to 30 km/hr. This is a change from the normal 50 km/hr speed zones that most of the roadways in the town of Clearwater are assumed to have (a municipal roadway speed is assumed to be 50 km/hr unless otherwise posted).

Central Interior Traffic Services and Clearwater RCMP will be conducting sporadic speed enforcement on these and other roadways throughout Clearwater.

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common sense and plain language, to help make the often frightening and confusing world of medicine understandable to all, and accessible to everyone.

“I don’t talk about anything that is rocket science. I talk about healthy living, healthy lifestyles. I tell a lot of jokes which seem to work. I try to convince the audience why they should be living a healthy lifestyle, what I think they should be doing, which elements are the most important. But then we have a terrific amount of fun in the question period. They can

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pepper me with anything they want to ask me,” says Hister.

He also notes he has been a full time “media doctor” since 1991, has worked as a health analyst for BBC Radio in the UK, CBC Newsworld, and the Corus Radio Network, and is currently a daily health analyst for Global TV News in B.C. You can find more information about Dr. Art Hister by going to: www.drart.ca.

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Four warrants for arrest were issued for police- or probation-related offences as a result, mostly for failing to appear in court.

These warrants will be executed in the following days and, for some, will result in extra jail time.

Naked nuisance On March 13, Clearwater RCMP members received a report of a naked man walking in a field behind a local fast food outlet. Members responded and arrested the man, who was extremely intoxicated and unaware of his surroundings.

The male was arrested for “nudity” and will attend court on June 11. This person has had at least nine other police contacts around B.C. involving public nudity.

Y2C youth group returns home from Alberta field trip Robyn Rexin The 32 teens and six adults of the Y2C (Youth to Christ) youth group arrived home safely from their Alberta field trip on Monday, March 18 after a near accident between two semis on the way to Edmonton.

One truck was passing the bus but Y2C driver Wayne Richardson slowed down and pulled over just in time.

The next problem to occur was that a tire blew and the rim was ruined so instead of staying at the Millwood Evangelical Church in Edmonton they had to sleep on the side of the road.

Around 5 a.m. someone came out to help and the group was on its way again.

The bus stopped at a church where everyone ate breakfast.

The youths were given directions for the West Edmonton Mall, their next destination.

They would be on their own there but had two check-in times – 3 p.m. at the water park and 7 p.m. at the red Ferrari.

If anyone was not at the check-in points within 15 minutes the RCMP would be called, and then their parents. Anyone who left the mall would be sent home.

When the teens bought their tickets for the trip an arm band for the West Edmonton water park or for the rides was

included. Some bought an extra ticket so that they could go to both.

The adults wandered around the mall or stayed at the check-in points.

From the mall the youth group left for their night at Millwood Evangelical Church.

They had brought their own foamies, sleeping bags, and pillows for sleeping equipment for the trip.

The next morning some of the group supplied the music

for the church service and leader Wayne Richardson talked to the congregation about Y2C. After the service everyone piled back onto the bus and headed for Alberta Bible College (ABC) in Calgary. A dinner of pulled pork and vegetables was served that the teens really enjoyed. They then played games for a couple of hours, had a snack, and then it was free time.

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Kamloops Airport resumes Small parties stake out turf after-hours customs service

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After-hours custom service is back at Kamloops Airport.

“On the basis of a verbal agreement, we have been offering an after-hours service for customs clearance at Kamloops since March 15,” said airport managing director Paul Legace.

The lack of custom service outside normal business hours on weekdays has been a source of contention for several years.

Tourism businesses in the region, such as Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing in Blue River, have complained that their customers have had to land in Kelowna, Calgary or Vancouver to go through customs, adding significant costs in time and fuel.

The airport applied to Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) in March of 2012 to offer the service, said Legace.

That process is nearing completion, with final details of an agreement being worked out.

Fees for the service have been

set at $200 per arrival on a oneyear trial basis.

Legace noted that there is free service offered in Vancouver, Kelowna or Calgary.

He did not feel that would be a good approach for Kamloops, and predicted that the agreement will be used as a template for similar airports across the country.

The Kamloops airport manager credited M.P. Cathy McLeod for helping to push the issue forward.

“This service will be invaluable to Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing and our guests, as our guests will no longer have to fly into Kelowna or Vancouver and drive such long distances to Blue River to enjoy the finest powder skiing in the world,” said Mike Wiegele.

The Blue River heli-ski operator credited Legace, Kamloops lawyer Frank Quinn, and Cathy McLeod for their efforts to have after-hours customs service available at Kamloops Airport.

“Their unrelenting assistance and ongoing support are deeply appreciated,” he said.

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An Angus Reid Public Opinion poll released recently showed the NDP the choice of 48 per cent of decided voters, up one point since February.

The B.C. Liberals were down three points to 28 per cent of decided voters.

The B.C. Conservatives and B.C. Greens were both up slightly in voter intention, tied at 11 per cent support. The poll surveyed 809 B.C. adults March 18 and 19, claiming a margin of error of plus or minus 3.5 per cent.

The B.C. Conservatives released their “pre-election platform” Thursday, describing it as a “living document” that could change before the May 14 provincial election. It devotes much of its 28 pages to criticizing the province’s 20-year record on taxes, spending and debt.

As party leader John Cummins has signalled, the platform promises the elimination of the five-year-old carbon tax on fossil fuels. I t emphasizes the disproportionate impact the tax has on rural and northern parts of B.C., but does not specify if offsetting income tax cuts would be reversed to make up the revenue to the province.

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The Green platform is also described as a “living document,” released last November and updated at the end of January.

It also lacks costing for an array of costly policies, including 24-hour medical clinics in rural areas and replacing all existing income assistance programs with a “guaranteed liveable income” for everyone.

The Greens also vow to reduce taxes on businesses that promote health, phase out medical premiums and eliminate gambling in B.C.

Seeking Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards recipients OTTAWA/CNW/ - Do you know an individual volunteer, a group, a business or not-forprofit organization that deserves recognition for volunteer work in your community?

This year, show appreciation and submit a nomination for the Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards.

These awards celebrate volunteers, not-forprofit organizations and businesses who devote time and energy to improving the well-being of families and communities.

A total of 17 awards are given at the regional and national levels. Award recipients are recognized at a ceremony and can identify an eligible not-for-profit organization to receive a grant.

The nomination period for this year’s awards runs until April 15, 2013. Nominate someone you know today!

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2013 stockcar race season fast approaching Bobby Mear Hello, race fans. Here is a quick update on what’s going on for 2013.

The Bobby Mear racing team is coming off our best season ever in 2012, with fourth overall in points.

It will be hard to repeat, as the two competing racing series in the province have joined forces. We are now part of the ASA OK Tire Sportsman Series.

With many good teams and drivers coming on board, it is going to be really exciting racing. Thirty cars are predicted to be in Vernon May 11 for the first race of our six-race series.

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Members of the Mear racing crew get ready for the upcoming stock car season. Pictured are (inset, top left, l-r) crew members Kenny Jordan, John White, Brian Bodnariuk, Bobby Mear and Graham Mear. Photo submitted

hard preparing our cars for the challenging coming year.

Ryan Sorenson will be defending his 2012 Street Stock championship, with crew chief Mark Salden helping out.

We will be trying to improve on our fourth place finish. Many thanks to our crew members and sponsors who make this possible.

Hope to see you on the following dates; May 11 –Vernon, May 25 – Williams Lake, June 15 – Prince George, July 20 – Quesnel, August 10 – Agassiz and Sept. 14 – Vernon.

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Sports District plans all sports and recreation registration day April 3 Keith McNeill It will be a sports expo for Clearwater.

District of Clearwater will be hosting “Everybody Gets To Play”, its first all sports and recreation registration day, at the Sportsplex on Wednesday, April 3, 4 – 7 p.m.

“We're inviting all sports and recreation groups to take a table in the curling club

lounge,” said Melody Romeo, the District's sports coordinator. “We already have groups like the soccer club, minor ball, slow pitch, Girl Guides, and Special Olympics. Minor hockey and ladies' hockey will be there as well, in order to get exposure.

People will be able to walk around and see what's offered in town, whether it's swim lessons, summer camp, or licensed childcare.”

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Activities open for registration will include spring and summer sports organized by District of Clearwater, such as swimming lessons, drop-in basketball, youth and adult mountain biking, and drop-in soccer, said Eleanor Collins, the community recreation/ healthy living coordinator.

Similar registration days have been held in other communities such as Salmon Arm and 100 Mile House, Romeo and Collins said.

If it proves a success here, the plan is to hold a similar event in the fall.

If that proves a success, then the registration day will turn into a bi-annual event.

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Atoms go undefeated in season Clearwater Atom Hawks pose with their League Championship, League Playoffs and District Championship banners. The team finished up their undefeated season by taking first place in a tournament in Winfield March 16 and 17. Pictured are (back, l-r) coaches Jamie Parsons, Geoff Giesbrecht and Donald Collins, (middle, l-r) Juniper Wadlegger, Angus Allchin, Dallas Tucker, Emma Collins, Jayden Kjenstad, (front, l-r) Kaleb Parsons, Parker Collins, Erik Giesbrecht, Keylan Chernoff, and Cassidy Tucker. Missing from the picture is Michael Loring.

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Locals take Carpet Bowling Zones Barriere Star/ Journal The Zone Playoffs for Carpet Bowling in this area were held on Mar. 15, at the Barriere Seniors Centre, with teams from Barriere, Chase, Interlakes, Kamloops, and Little Fort competing.

Top points went to Barriere, with Little Fort in second spot. The two teams have now qualified for the Provincial Championships, which will be held in Prince George on May 8 – 11. Members of both teams are looking forward to the competitions.

Clearwater Youth Soccer Registration

Wednesday April 3 4pm - 7pm Sportsplex Wednesday April 13 4pm - 6pm SafetyMart SeaSon StartS Monday april 22

Coaches and Helpers Needed Organizational Meeting being held April 3 at 6:30pm at the Sportsplex FMI Shelley Sim shelleysim@telus.net 250-674-3286 or Barb Coates bmwadlegger@yahoo.com Watch Facebook for more information!

Winners of the Zone Playoffs for Carpet Bowling went to the Barriere team of (l - r) Hector Denton, Nina Clearwaters, and Ernie Yungen.

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Activities change as winter finally fades Cross-country skiing had me pretty anxious since I haven’t done it for a couple of winters. My first attempts at teaching my bionic hip this “new” skill were successful; that means I didn’t fall down!

However, I felt safer on snowshoes despite landing in deep snowbanks after stepping onto one with another or hooking “a toe” over a limb.

When two big black dogs were with us for prolonged sleepovers, one would occasionally slip up and step on the back of a snowshoe. That was bad enough, but when Jake jumped on one, bringing me to an abrupt standstill midstride, I tried desperately not to do a face plant!

They and I made tracks all over the lanes and bush behind us, packing the surface just by being there. But then the snow softened.

Challenges increased when those long-legged pets galloped past me or went off the packed trails.

Down they flopped, legs disappearing but tails waving high while grins stayed on happy hairy faces.

Eventually the desire to snowshoe lessened, so I donned my

place in Greer subdivision and upper Candle Creek Road.

Problem solved. Of course, we looked off into the snowy hinterland, planning future outings for when the snow has gone.

Another time, I purposely left snowshoes behind when planning to walk home from the blue bridge across North Thompson River. John dropped Jake and me off. Oops! No flattened, firm trail existed on that part of the dike and ski trails had all but disappeared. Some hardy soul had walked through, stepping high and long in big boots. I tried, unsuccessfully, to follow his tracks while Jake leapt along beside me, sinking with each bound.

Next, I stood gingerly on top of untrodden snow. Ah – it held me.

But, as soon as I moved my weight to step forward, down I thudded, knee-deep in mushy snow.

We aborted, staggering to the road that would take us past the

Trekking Tales By Kay Knox light hikers, attached “ice grippers” and we walked the roads, doggies persuaded somewhat reluctantly to stay out of driveways or submit to leashes. Now this produced an interesting challenge: I needed one pole for balance, and I had two dogs!

On March 1, our Friday morning walking group was deciding where to go. I didn’t hear the word “snowshoes” once, although that has also been their mode of transport for months. Where can we walk, without attachments, on a quiet, cleared road, so doggie friends can run and there are few driveways? We found the perfect

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confluence with Clearwater River.

Swinging along that rough but plowed gravel surface, circumnavigating puddles, was a snap. The lighting was such that we could see the bottom of shallow, ice-free North Thompson River. In places, green algae has been washed away by the current, leaving parallel stripes in the river’s bottom. In other places, you can count every pebble and smooth rock – if you so choose!

The road near the confluence is shaded so snow and ice last longer there. Seeing tracks made by wide bicycle tires and occasionally meeting cyclists had me dragging out my bike. It felt good, though chilly on my face, peddling along dry roads. Next day I left it in the shed, unwilling to try pushing through the previous night’s snowfall. We see horses with their chatty riders go by the house now.

They too are avoiding the challenge of plodding through lanes still covered with deep and unpredictable snow.

Now – bring on more sunshine, longer days. The robins are announcing that spring is here.

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• ICBC Claims • Family Law • Real Estate 250-674-2255 or

1-888-374-3161 Jim McCreight is on location in the Interior Savings Insurance office every Wednesday.

Making the right choices when the going gets tough Mark 14:32-15:33: When the going gets tough…?

After Jesus was arrested his people abandoned him. When things got tough his friends deserted him.

They promised that they wouldn’t leave him. They promised that they would be committed no matter what, even if it meant death. Jesus predicted otherwise. When things got tough, difficult and frightening they ran. They were afraid of being hurt, of being arrested, of enduring the same punishment as their Lord. It is easy to judge Jesus’ followers as cowards given what we know now.

But could we really say that we would do any different?

It is hard not to notice how the media and our country

Think on These Things

By Pastor Michael Kiewitt community Baptist Church

regard Christianity.

More and more we who believe in Jesus are seen to be foolish, uneducated, ignorant and basically stupid because we follow Jesus. Jokes about us and about our Lord are more and more common. Christianity in schools is being constantly challenged and rejected without question.

As Christianity shrinks in popularity and influence, as relativism develops, as morals become a matter of personal preference, intolerance for Christianity grows.

We have flyer packs available at the Times office Brookfield Mall

Canada is a country proud to profess tolerance but equally proud, it seems, to show intolerance toward Christian values and beliefs.

Our Lord told us that accepting Him would mean being unpopular. As the rejection of our faith progresses we will be (and perhaps already have been) pressed to make difficult choices in our families, communities, workplaces and schools. Do we tell people about our faith at a risk or hide it and remain safe? Do we maintain our integrity and values or compro-

mise for fear of being singled out?

When we see our faith being ridiculed and beaten will we run away, as the disciples did when Jesus was beaten and ridiculed or will we endure the rejection and ridicule in this life in thanks and praise for the eternal acceptance God has given us in the next?

We are in different circumstances than the disciples but the choice

is the same. When the going gets tough where we go shows what we believe.

“an Independent” congregation in fellowship with the broader Christian community in the area.

(Behind Fields Store)

VAVENBY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

3083 Capostinsky Rd. • Service 11 a.m.

Sunday Morning Celebration Services Ian Moilliet Pastor 250-676-9574 Non Denominational

St James Catholic Church

Sunday Service Mass • 11am - 12pm Tuesday & Thursday 10am 324 Clearwater Village Road 250-672-5949 Father Don O’Reilly

Email: willowmacdonald.tnrd@gmail.com 300 - 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada V2C 2A9 Tel: (250) 377-8673 Fax: (250) 372-5048

Toll Free: 1-877-377-8673 (B.C. Only) Email: admin@tnrd.bc.ca

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Meeting at: 11 Lodge Drive

On the Web: www.clchch.com For information 250.674.3841 or 250.674.2912

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

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Sunday Worship Service 10 am

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Clearwater Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor Bill Kelly Saturday Service - 10am Clearwater Christian Church Ph. 250-674-3468

CLEARWATER UNITED CHURCH Meeting at Catholic Church of St. James

Clearwater Living Streams Christian Fellowship

CLEARWATER NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY Dan Daase - Pastor Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am

Meeting at New Life Assembly every Sunday 5:00pm

(Kids church during service)

Contact Dave Meehan 250-674-3217 email: livingstreams@hotmail.com Clearwater Community Church open to everyone - all denominations

Wednesdays Am Ladies Bible Study Thursday 3-5pm Kids Club

Phone: 250-674-2345

308 W Old N Thompson Hwy

COMMUNITY BAPTIST 24E Old North Thompson Highway

Sunday 9am

Regular Sunday Service 10:30am Good Friday Pancake Breakfast 9am

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Service to follow at 10:30am

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Certified General Accountants Rison Realty • 32 E Old N. Thompson Hwy. Feb. 1st to Apr. 30th - Every Thursday May 1st to Jan. 31st - By Appointment Hours: 9:30 am to Noon, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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

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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.

Outstanding Agents...

Outstanding Results.

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.

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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.

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Mar 30: Legion Meat Draw, 3pm, doors open 1pm Mar 30: Blackpool Heritage Hall annual children’s Easter Party, Noon – 2pm, games, crafts, hot dogs and egg hunt.

Everyone welcome.

Mar 31: Pancake Breakfast, Blackpool Hall, 8 am – 11 am, $5 Apr 3: Youth soccer registration, 4-7 pm, NT Sportsplex, organizational meeting 6:30 pm Apr 5: Little Fort Coffee House. Doors open 6:30, open mic, Music starts 7:30, Admission $4/person, performers free Apr 12: Burger & a Beer, Clw Ski Hill, $20 or $35 couple

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Apr 13: Youth soccer registration, 4-6 pm, NT Sportsplex 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 21: Spirit of Spring Afternoon Tea & Entertainment, Blackpool Hall, 11am – 4pm, $25, advance tickets only.

Clearwater & District Hospice Society.

Apr 27-28: Celebration of Rural Living Expo & Trade Show @ NT Agriplex & Fall Fair Grounds. Info 250-319-8023

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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

Varies $85 $85 $750 $115 $270

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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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.

Friday Afternoons until Dutch Lake melts & Rotary Richard’s clock stops ~ buy guesses from Rotary members outside Safety Mart @ $2 each or 3 for $5.

Pancake Breakfast Blackpool Hall Sunday, March 31st 8 am - 11 am $5/person

Information NOTICE Please make a correction in your North Thompson Community Directory 2013.

The listing under Campground & RV for Fifty-Two Ridge RV Park should be under Restaurants: Fifty-Two Ridge, Clearwater 250-6743909.

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Pets & Livestock

Mixed hay - Round Bales $30/per bale.

Call 250-674-2512

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances For Sale: Kenmore 22cu.ft. fridge, bottom freezer, French doors, Ice-maker, brushed stainless steel. $1500 obo.

672-9337

Auctions

Hay for sale: square bales, 2nd cut, grass/alfa mix. 800lb round bales, 1st cut. Del. can be arranged. (250)672-9319

LARGE AUCTION of hardwood flooring (finished & unfinished), pallet racking equipment, office furniture.

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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

E-mail: mail@barriere-employment.ca • Website: www.barriere-employment.ca RCA – Casual & Permanent PT, ICS B0007 COOK – FT or PT Station House Restaurant B0041 SUPPORT WORKER – Casual, YCS B0050 CASHIER – Little Fort Store PT/FT CB0054 SANDWICH ARTIST – Subway PT/FT CB0055 FINANCE ASSISTANT – Friendship Centre B0068 WORKPLACE LIAISON – ATEC B0071 ELECTIONS WORKERS – BC Elections B0073 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – On-call Simpcw B0086 SUMMER STUDENT – District of Barriere B0090 DISHWASHER – Sam’s Pizza B0091 WAITRESS – Sam’s Pizza B0092

FOREST FIRE FIGHTER TRAINING – B0061 (Apply on line @ www.wildfire.ca) Boulder Mountain Contracting 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.

“The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia” In Partnership with Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce and Yellowhead Community Services

CLEARWATER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 58A Young Road, Clearwater BC V0E 1N2 250-674-2928 Fax 250-674-2938

E-mail: info@clearwateremployment.ca • Web Page: www.clearwateremployment.ca Campsite Assistant: Seasonal/Clearwater #C0089 Junior Maintenance: Seasonal/Clearwater #C0088 Greenskeeper: Seasonal/Clearwater #C0087 Operations Manager: Seas/Clw #C0084 Whitewater Kayak Instructor: Seas/Clw #C0083 Whitewater Rafting Instructor/Trip Leader: SeasClearwater #C0082 Canoe Guide: Seasonal/Clearwater #CB0081 Wrangler: Seasonal/Clearwater #CB0080 Community Support Worker: PT/Clw #C0079 Campground Attendant: Seas/Clw #C0077 Waitress/Waiter: 2 positions Seas/Clw #C0076 Housekeepers: 4 positions Seas/Clw #C0075 Front Desk Clerk: 2 positions Seas/Clw #C0074 Whitewater Rafting Instructor: Seas/Clw #C0069 Support Worker: PT/Clearwater CB0064 Reservations Manager-Maternity Leave Coverage: FT/Blue River CB0062 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: Seas/Blue River #CB0049 Housekeeper: Seasonal/Clearwater #C0048 IT Manager: Seasonal/Blue River #CB0043 Food and Beverage Server: Seas/Clw #C0036 House-keeper: Seasonal/Clearwater #C0031 German Speaking Tour Guide: Seas/Clw #CB0030 GENERAL INFORMATION • Free Workshops: Thurs. Mar. 28th – Work Search Techniques

Workshop (every 4th Thursday) Thurs. Apr. 4th – Labour Market Information Workshop Thurs. Apr. 11th – Internet & Email Basics Workshop ( or every 2nd Thursday) Thurs. Apr. 18th – Creating & Updating Your Resume Workshop (or every 3rd Thursday) Thurs. Apr. 18th - Interview Skills Workshop Thurs. May 2nd – Accepting, Starting & Maintaining Employment 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. 26 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.

Operate by Yellowhead Community Services The Employment Program of BC is funded by the Government of Canada & the Province of British Columbia

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Transportation

Firewood/Fuel

Cottages / Cabins

Auto Financing

Clean Burn Fir Pellets * Fresh from factory * $270/ton

Clearwater: Cabin for rent.

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

Heavy Duty Machinery

Duplex / 4 Plex

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SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or check us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca White porcelain pedestal sink, large basin. $100 obo. 250672-9337

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 778-281-0030 Used Postage Stamps

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.

Real Estate For Sale By Owner Clearwater: 2 bdrm MH, priv yd w/view in Mountainview MH Park. Rent to own $580/mo, incl pad rent w/$1,000 down pym. Call 604-850-9059 or 604-751-2771 WELL kept 1994 Mobile home on .26 acre lot in a quiet cul de sac in Grizzly Heights. 2 bedrooms, front kitchen, propane heat, covered porch, fenced yard with 2 storage sheds, and a portable car shelter. Includes f/s, d/w, w/d. Asking $125,000.

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Houses For Sale Thompson-Crossing.com 121 Ferry Road, Blackpool Clearwater, B.C. A NEW BEGINNING! For further information please Call 250-587-6151

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Barriere: fully self contained recent reno. 1bdrm app 4 rent.

10 min from town. Incl sundeck, heat, hydro , satelite tv, washer. NS/NP/Ref. $525/mo.

Avail immed. (250)672-9241

Commercial/ Industrial 3 self contained units: two @ 550 sqft, one @ 340 sq ft.

Ideal retail/office space w/kitchenette right by Riverside Rafting & Fitness Centre.

For details call 250-674-0001 or info@riveradventures.ca

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Utility Trailers

Tenders

TNRD Electoral Area â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? (Wells Gray Country) The Thompson-Nicola Regional District, Electoral Area â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? (Wells Gray Country), is hereby accepting bids to undertake the following works for the period May 1st, 2013 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; April 30th, 2016.

Provide grounds keeping and minor maintenance at the following Parks: â&#x20AC;˘ Birch Island Community; â&#x20AC;˘ Ferry Road; â&#x20AC;˘ Vavenby Community, and; â&#x20AC;˘ Vavenby Riverside.

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In order to bid on any of these contracts: 1. A mandatory viewing is required in order to bid and is scheduled for Wednesday, April 10th, 2013, 10:00 am. Please contact the undersigned to register for the viewing, and 2. At the viewing a copy of the Parks Maintenance Agreement and applicable Schedules, including a bid sheet will be provided with the contract package. Each of these Parks will be maintained under their own separate Parks Maintenance Agreements and are to be bid separately.

Misc for Rent Furnished bachelor suite, incl access to Riverside Fitness Centre $675/mo, (internet, cable TV). 250-674-0001 or info@riveradventures.ca

Sealed tenders addressed to the undersigned, labeled with the applicable park name, will be received at the 224 Candle Creek Road, Clearwater BC (Community Resource Centre) until 4:00 pm, April 17th, 2013.

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Note: Each contract will be assessed separately.

The lowest bidder will not necessarily be the successful applicant.

Further information may be obtained from: Sherri Madden Services Coordinator, Thompson-Nicola Regional District 224 Candle Creek Road Clearwater, BC V0E 1N1 Phone 250-674-3530 â&#x20AC;˘ Email: smadden@tnrd.ca

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Homes for Rent Barriere, 3 bdrm house on .4 acres. NS, NP. $800/mo + DD. Avail. Apr. 1, 2013. 250-6729642 Barriere: newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 2 bdrm basement suite, avail May 1, f/s, w/d, great location. $580/mo + util. DD & RR. Small pets considered. Evenings 250-672-2494 or cell 250320-2090.

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1 1/2 bath, w/d, n/s. Working person. $800/mo plus util.

Ref. req. Avail. April 1/13.

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Clearwater: 3 bdrm house, close to shopping. Avail imm. $850/mo. Ph. 250-674-1993 Clearwater: 4 bdrm home in Mountain View MH Park. $700/mo. 604-850-9059 or 604-751-2771

Suites, Lower Clearwater: Newer 2-bdrm 1200 sq ft daylight bsmt suite.

6 app. Prvt entry. NS/NP. Ref. req. $900/mo. Elec/heat incl. email 6743109@telus.net

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INVITATION TO TENDER Parks Maintenance

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Asking $14,000. Ph. 250-674-0003.

Barriere: 3 bdrm duplex, 1 1/2 bath, 1 car heated garage.

W/D, fenced, inground sprinkler. Avail Apr 1. RR $875/mo + DD. 250-672-0041 Barriere: 4plex for rent. 2 bdrm, ns/np, heat & power incl, RR/DD. $750/mo. Avail.

April 1. 250-672-9958 or 250319-5220

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The District of Clearwater is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced roadway maintenance Contractors to provide winter and summer roadway maintenance services for approximately 69 kilometers of municipal roads. The District intends to enter into a 3-year contract with a private road maintenance service provider for select components of its roadway maintenance requirements, and for some of its non-routine maintenance requirements.

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The Request for Proposal (RFP) packages are available at the District of Clearwater Office located at 132 Station Road, Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0 as well as on the District of Clearwater website www.districtofclearwater.com under Opportunities, and through BC Bid www.bcbid.ca.

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CLEARWATER MEDICAL CENTRE

In order to ensure receipt of addendums to the RFP and attendance at the Mandatory Bidderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meeting, it is a requirement to be registered with the District of Clearwater. Please register by emailing lgroulx@docbc.ca by 3:00 p.m. PST Tuesday, March 26th, 2013.

258 Park Drive â&#x20AC;˘ Clearwater, BC V0E 1N1 ph. 250-674-3319 â&#x20AC;˘ fx. 250-674-2470

A Mandatory Bidders Meeting will take place at 2:00 pm PST on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at the office of the District of Clearwater.

ACCEPTING BIDS FOR LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE FOR THE SPRING/FALL SEASON 2013. Bids should include labour,

For proposal submissions to be considered the Sealed Proposals must be received by 2:00 pm PST (closing time), Friday, April 19, 2013 (closing date), at the District of Clearwater Office, marked:

Bids Close: April 2, 2013

Any proposals with a time and date stamp later than the above closing time and date and/or not submitted to the above-noted office shall be returned to the Proponent unopened. No fax transmissions will be accepted. Each Proponent shall submit only one (1) proposal. The submission of more than one (1) proposal may result in proposal disqualification, at the sole discretion of the District.

tools and materials for pruning, planting annuals, maintaining the perennial beds, fertilizing, mowing, watering, etc. for the spring, summer and fall, as well as cleanup and preparing for winter.

INVITATION TO TENDER Parks, Cemetery & Hall Maintenance TNRD Electoral Area â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bâ&#x20AC;? (Thompson Headwaters)

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District, Electoral Area â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bâ&#x20AC;? (Thompson Headwaters), is hereby accepting bids to undertake the following works for the period May 1st, 2013 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; April 30th, 2016.

Provide grounds keeping and minor maintenance at the following Parks, Cemeteries and Hall: â&#x20AC;˘ Blue River Community Park/Blue River Cemetery; â&#x20AC;˘ Little Hellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gate Regional Park; â&#x20AC;˘ Avola Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Park, Avola Community Park, Avola School House, Avola Cemetery.

In order to bid on any of these contracts: 1. A mandatory viewing is required in order to bid and is scheduled for Tuesday , April 9th, 2013, 10:00 am, leaving from the Blue River Elementary School. Please contact the undersigned to register for the viewing, and 2. At the viewing a copy of the Parks Maintenance Agreement and applicable Schedules, including a bid sheet will be provided with the contract package. Each of these Parks will be maintained under their own separate Parks Maintenance Agreements and are to be bid separately.

Sealed tenders addressed to the undersigned, labeled with the applicable park name, will be received at the 224 Candle Creek Road, Clearwater BC (Community Resource Centre) until 4:00 pm, April 17th, 2013.

Note: Each contract will be assessed separately.

The lowest bidder will not necessarily be the successful applicant.

Further information may be obtained from: Sherri Madden Services Coordinator, Thompson-Nicola Regional District 224 Candle Creek Road Clearwater, BC V0E 1N1 Phone 250-674-3530 â&#x20AC;˘ Email: smadden@tnrd.ca

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B.C.'s forest renaissance; a growth industry higher than in 2011, and the total value of those exports was up 9.7 per cent. * In 2012, the volume of B.C.'s lumber exports to the U.S. was up 11.3 per cent from 2011 and the value up by 25.2 per cent. * In 2003, softwood lumber exports to China totalled $69 million, grew 1,500 per cent to almost $1.1 billion in 2011, and held steady in 2012. * In 2012 B.C.'s production of wood pellets increased to about 1.95 million tonnes, almost double the volume pro-

Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations VICTORIA – From 2011 to 2012, forestry jobs increased from 53,400 to 56,400 – a six per cent increase and more than triple the increase for all other sectors. * Lumber prices for the past two months are at their highest levels since fall 2005, and analysts predict we're heading into a super-cycle. * In 2012, the total volume of B.C.'s lumber exports worldwide was 5.9 per cent

duced in 2010. * B.C. has more than 52 million hectares certified to one of three internationally recognized sustainable forest management certification standards, more than any other region in the world. * B.C. plants an average of 200 million trees each year, and is anticipated to plant more than 225 million in 2013. * Since 2005, the provincial government's Forests for Tomorrow program has invested $269 million, surveyed 1.3 million hectares and planted more than 80 million

seedlings over 61,000 hectares. * The Province recently released a 10-year Strategic Forest Inventory Plan, supported with $8 million annual funding for the life of the plan. Through this plan, 35 million hectares will be inventoried in mountain pine beetle affected and other priority areas. * Since 2002, the Province has signed forestry agreements with 175 First Nations, providing more than $324 million in revenue-sharing and access to over 63.2 million cubic metres of timber.

Comment on draft plan for protecting vulnerable species Ministry of Environment VICTORIA - Minister of Environment Terry Lake and Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson invite interested individuals and groups to comment on B.C.'s draft species-at-risk plan.

"The draft plan provides a vision for a balanced, collaborative approach to species-at-

risk management in B.C.” said Lake.

“It brings together the numerous activities that the Province undertakes for species at risk and presents them as a coherent program, and it celebrates some of our key successes in protecting and managing B.C.'s vulnerable species. Most importantly, of course, the plan provides a clear path for the future, demonstrating a thoughtful,

considered approach to a challenging issue."

Comments on "Protecting Vulnerable Species: A Draft Five-Year Plan for Species at Risk in British Columbia" will be accepted online and by mail until April 12. Comments will be reviewed and summarized on the website on a weekly basis in a frequently asked questions (FAQ) format.

Feedback provided will be considered in making revisions

to the draft plan and informing further development of British Columbia's species-atrisk program.

The draft plan results from the work of the Species at Risk Task Force. The task force's report was released in July 2011 and contained 16 recommendations, ranging from technical advice (e.g., take an ecosystem approach), to making changes to the regulatory framework and launching a

wider public consultation process.

All the recommendations of the task force were considered when preparing the draft species-at-risk plan.

To comment on B.C.'s draft species-at-risk plan, visit: www. env.gov.bc.ca/atrisk/5_yr_plan/ For more information about the Species at Risk Task Force and to view its report, visit: www.env.gov.bc.ca/sartaskforce/

McLeod among Conservative minority to support transgender rights Kamloops This Week When Cathy McLeod voted in favour of a privatemember's bill last week to add discrimination against transgendered Canadians to the Canadian Human Rights Act, she did so not knowing what her constituents really felt about the issue.

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Cariboo Conservative MP said she was disappointed with the feedback she got when she sought input about the issue, with just 100 people going to her website to provide their views.

"I had a low, low response rate," she said, adding she took the opportunity, when out in the riding, to seek out out more information.

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In the end, McLeod said, she listened to Thompson Rivers University nursing students with whom she met, from opinions expressed by the Canadian bar and police associations, which supported the initiative, "and from the heartfelt emails from people who have been challenged in their lives. There were some pretty powerful stories."

McLeod was among only 18 of the 164 Conservative MPS to vote in favour of the bill, guaranteeing it would pass.

The final vote was 149 to 137.

McLeod noted MPs can vote their conscience on private-member bills. She said the bill sponsor, NDP MP Randall Garrison, made several amendments that helped to clarify the goal.

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Making trail Members of a crew making trails in the Bamford Recreation Area next to Dutch Lake beach take a break last week. Pictured are (l-r) David Piper, Dominic Baker-Horne, Daniel Prescott, Jamie Pegg, instructor Ron Plamondon, Ian Piper, Brett Davidson, Josh Haggard and Austin Greene. The workers are taking part in a Skills Link program sponsored by Yellowhead Community Services. Skills taught include first aid, traffic control, fire suppression, and World Host. Coming up is a three week work experience. Businesses willing to take on one or more of the participants are needed.

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The B.C. government has released its own independent report on a proposed heavy oil refinery near Kitimat, which concludes that the project has “economic merit.”

The report, by California-based Navigant Consulting Inc., examined the proposed refinery design and also assessed markets for refined fuels in Asia.

“Such a refinery would provide incremental long-term benefits to the region, compared to export of unfinished feedstock,” the report states.

The consultants recommend that B.C. approve a design for the plant that produces a variety of fuels, including gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. The report endorses a conventional design for the refinery, proposed

by Victoria newspaper publisher David Black last summer.

Energy Minister Rich Coleman Black, owner of Black Press Ltd., established a separate company called Kitimat Clean Ltd last year.

In early March he announced that he is finalizing details for $25 billion in financing and purchase agreements for the gasoline, diesel and jet fuel that the plant would produce.

According to Black’s plans, the $16 billion refinery would require another $9 billion in construction,

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refinery would be the biggest private investment in B.C. history.

The Navigant report describes a conventional coking process that extracts a coal-like byproduct from heavy oil. Black announced March 6 that his team is revising its environmental permit application to use a new process that would convert the coke and increase liquid fuel output.

A conventional refinery of that size would fill 100 rail cars per day with petroleum coke, which is typically sold as fuel for high-temperature metal processing.

A process patented last year by Calgarybased Expander Energy adapts a technique developed a century ago in Germany to convert coal to synthetic fuels.