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Washrooms magnets for sex offenders? By Andrea Klassen STAFF REPORTER andrea@kamloopsthisweek.com

THROWN FROM THE TOP SHELF Levi Lawlor from Quesnel had a wild ride on a bull named Top Shelf at the North Thompson High School Rodeo, which was held on the weekend at Whispering Pines north of Westsyde. The next regional high school rodeo will take place from May 10 to May 12 at the Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo Grounds in Merritt. The province’s best will meet in Quesnel from June 6 to June 9 for the B.C. High School Rodeo Championships. Allen Douglas photos/ KTW

Kamloops Mounties are concerned that two family washrooms planned for Riverside Park could become hubs for “pedophile types of activity.” The city wants to install two of the gender-neutral washrooms in the park — one in the main washroom building and another in a kitchen unit to the west — but is having difficulty figuring out how to design the bathrooms. At the city’s coordinated enforcement task force meeting on Monday, April 29, facilities manager Jeff Putnam said the washroom’s locked door is the main concern. A family washroom with a full-sized, locked door at the Tournament

Capital Centre is already giving the city some trouble, he said. While that bathroom originally had a gap at the top and bottom of its door, Putnam said, “we had people in there with cameras taking pictures” through the gaps. Coun. Marg Spina said the washrooms will make it easier for the elderly or persons with disabilities who have an opposite-gender caretaker or spouse and need assistance going to the bathroom. However, RCMP Insp. Jenny Latham said the city’s 285 registered sex offenders will also like the privacy of the new washroom. “They have been an issue in the park,” she said, “and they were an issue at RibFest, and they will be an issue with the bathrooms.”

Besides police concerns, city staff also worry children who use the washrooms on their own could get locked inside. Putnam said it would cost about $40,000 to install the two family washrooms in the park with locking doors. Other options would likely be more expensive, he said, noting most nearby communities are using portable toilets to deal with the issue. Spina and Coun. Ken Christian, who also sits on the task force, said the washroom project needs to go ahead and urged staff to keep looking for a design. They also suggested the family washrooms be locked up at sunset. “You’re looking at just basic human dignity,” Spina said.

Watch your watering habits Yes, it snowed in the upper reaches of Kamloops yesterday (April 29). And, yes, it has been cold enough to don tuques while venturing outside and battling hurricanelike winds. Nevertheless, the calendar is the calendar and, believe it or not, tomorrow (May 1) is the start of watering restrictions in the city. From May 1 to Aug. 31, homes with even-number addresses may water lawns and gardens on even-

number days; homes with oddnumber addresses may water lawns and gardens on odd-number days. Manual sprinklers are allowed between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. to midnight, while automatic (timed) sprinklers are permitted between 6 p.m. and 11 a.m. the following day. There are no warnings for those violating the bylaw. Offenders will be fined $100 for the first offence and $200 for the second and subsequent violations.

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Friedman said he ‘misspoke’ on RIH project By Andrea Klassen STAFF REPORTER andrea@kamloopsthisweek.com

Kamloops-South Thompson’s NDP and Liberal candidates are in a fight to prove who is most committed to funding an expansion of Royal Inland Hospital. Liberal candidate Todd Stone and NDP candidate Tom Friedman traded after Friedman said in an all-candidate’s debate on Radio NL that his party would “look at” funding the remainder of the hospital’s planned $400-million expansion. “It’s presumptuous to say we’re committed to it,” Friedman said in response to questioning from Stone. Stone told KTW Friedman’s words show the “balance of the project would be in jeopardy” under an NDP government. “That is a big deal for the people of Kamloops,” Stone said, adding the B.C. Liberal Party is

“110 per cent committed” to funding the remaining phases of the project. Last summer, the Liberals announced funding for phase one of the RIH expansion, an $80-million clinical services and parking building. Work on the project started on Friday, April 26, with the felling of trees along Columbia Street, in front of the hospital. Despite his comments during the radio debate, Friedman said his party is fully committed to funding hospital upgrades. Any hedging on his part, he said, was a miscommunication. “Just in the heat of debate, I misspoke,” Friedman said. “Clearly we’re committed to the master plan.” Friedman said the two parties are essentially making the same commitment to the project, but he believes the promise holds more weight

when it comes from the NDP. “We’re at the same place in terms of intentions but, you know, people on the doorstep tell me they just don’t trust the B.C. Liberals to follow through on a lot of these promises,” he said.

Not yet a close shave Week 1 of the Continental Barbershop Election Poll has wrapped up — and the race is anything but a close shave. The downtown Kamloops landmark —

• NDP: 3 votes • Conservative: 3 votes • Undecided: 1 vote De Cicco will post the tallies from the poll two more times before election day, on Friday, May 3, and on Friday, May 10.

the B.C. Liberals are crushing the competition. On Friday, April 26, former mayor Mel Rothenburger stopped by the help De Cicco do the official ballot count. After Week 1, the standings are as follows: • Liberal: 22 votes

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Not sensing desire for change By Andrea Klassen STAFF REPORTER andrea@kamloopsthisweek.com

Terry Lake knows voters don’t agree with every decision he has made in his term as the B.C. Liberal MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson. Lake is so certain, in fact, that within five minutes of sitting down with KTW, he brings it up three times. “I get the sense, talking to people at the door, on the phone, reaction to our little Burma Shaves [when supporters hold campaign signs and wave to passing traffic] and just in the last year particularly as an MLA — I get the sense that they don’t think we did everything right,” he says. “But, I don’t get the sense in Kamloops that people want a change.” And again: “People in Kamloops are generally happy with the direction we’re going in. Not that we get everything right and there’s lots of things we could do better, for sure.” Though he’s been in Victoria only a single term after serving as city councillor and mayor,

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Lake’s career in provincial politics has perhaps had more than the usual number of hills and valleys. When he left city hall for the legislature, he says, “Gordon Campbell and the B.C. Liberals were doing some really important work on climate change particularly that I really believed in.” Then came the HST. Campbell’s resignation. An unsuccessful campaign to recall Lake. A new leader. And so on. “No one could have predicted in 2009 that we would go through the tumultuous four years that we have,” he says. Of course, Lake points out the highlights as well: • Heading up a sled-dog task force that led to tougher animalcruelty laws — key to a veterinarian whose own dog, Pal, sits in on his KTW interview. • Improving recycling programs and the province’s environmental assessments as minister of environment (though Kamloops NDP candidates might quibble over whether that second one is actually an accomplishment, as they have in the past).

The goal is convincing voters the good bits outweigh the bad — in a riding where his mandate is already on the thin side. In 2009, Lake defeated NDP candidate Doug Brown by about 500 votes. In that election, the parties with smaller vote tallies tended to be more progressive — the B.C. Greens and the Work Less Party were both on the ballot. This year, it’s the right end of the political spectrum that has extra representation, in the form of the B.C. Conservatives. “I never feel safe. I don’t think anyone should ever feel safe, particularly in British Columbia,” Lake says. But, he’s hoping a mix of memories of the NDP 1990s and that balance of bad and good might just tip the May 14 election in his favour. “I hope people will look at the work I’ve done over the last four years,” he says. “And the work I’ve done as a member of cabinet and as an MLA and as the mayor and say, ‘Well, I don’t agree with everything that guy’s done but, overall, he’s been a positive change.’”

KTW Q&A: The lighter side of Terry Lake and his visits to Coronation Street KTW: Why is soccer a superior sport to hockey? LAKE: “It’s a superior sport to play, not to watch. I think soccer’s a great sport to play with kids because you don’t need very much equipment. But, if you ask me, would I rather watch a good hockey game or a good soccer game, I’d probably rather watch the hockey game.”

KTW: Dr. Dolittle or Noah? LAKE: “Dr. Dolittle — and that’s not what I do, by the way. I do a lot.” KTW: What is your favourite movie? LAKE: “I’m going to embarrass my children when I talk about my favourite movie. It’s Love Actually. It’s a movie that we always watch at Christmastime.

I’m from England originally, so I appreciate that aspect of it, and it’s got politics in it as well, and it’s about family and it’s about relationships.” KTW: What’s the last book you read? LAKE: “The Signal and the Noise by Nate Silver. It’s about how you can look at the likelihood of events happening

and probabilities.” KTW: What breed of dog do you think you would be? LAKE: “The lieutenant governor, bless her heart, when I worked with her on the ranching task force, called me her Terry the terrier. So, I think I would probably be a terrier.”

KTW: One interesting fact about you most voters don’t know: LAKE: “I like to catch up on the goingson on Coronation Street, which is a longrunning British soap opera. I don’t admit that to a lot of people, but it’s one of my guilty pleasures.”

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A series of ads by the federal Conservatives criticizing new federal Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau have received the nod from Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo Conservative MP Cathy McLeod. The ads feature clips of the Liberal leader performing a striptease at a charity fundraiser for the Canadian Liver Foundation as carnival music plays in the background. One ad runs through a list of jobs previously held by Trudeau — among them a whitewater-rafting instructor and, an announcer states, a “drama teacher for two years” — before asking “and now he thinks he can run Canada’s economy?” McLeod drew praise from

her political opponents when she spoke out against attack ads her party launched against thenLiberal leader Michael Ignatieff in 2009, ads that accusing him of “just visiting” Canada. But, McLeod said, the new ads aimed at the Liberals’ new leader don’t bother her. McLeod said she draws a distinction between “negative advertising and political-attack ads.” McLeod said she would consider an ad that focuses only on a politician’s personality problematic, but doesn’t think the Trudeau ads venture into that territory. “I think there’s a whole lot of difference between knowledge and experience and questioning knowledge and experience, versus looking at physical disabilities or disreputing someone’s character,” she said.

“I think there are lines that get crossed that are unacceptable. In this case, I looked at the ad and I wasn’t uncomfortable with it.” She takes more issue with older Liberal ads that have called Prime Minister Stephen Harper arrogant and bullying. “To me, those cross the line,” she said. McLeod said she hears from concerned constituents when her party launches ads critical of the other federal parties, but noted constituents sometimes seem to get caught up in hype surrounding the campaigns. “Sometimes I ask them if they’ve even watched the ads and they say no,” McLeod said. “So, they’re classifying something as bad and a negative attack ad when they actually haven’t watched it.”

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A playground is cut down By Dale Bass STAFF REPORTER

Service today for eatery owner The owner of a new burger restaurant in downtown Kamloops has died suddenly. Jay Daniel Good, who operated Jay’s Good Eats JAY at 360 GOOD Victoria St., passed away on the morning of Friday, April 26. A service will be held today (April 30) at at Shoenings Funeral Home, 513 Seymour St.

Did you see this incident on April 22? Kamloops RCMP are looking for any witnesses to an incident on Monday, April 22, near the provincial weigh scales on the TransCanada Highway west of Kamloops. A truck driver called for an ambulance at about 6 a.m. when he encountered a man in distress. Ambulance attendants determined the man was in cardiac arrest, attempted to resuscitate him and took him to Royal Inland Hospital, where he died. No foul play is suspected, but police would like to speak to any of the people who may have witnessed the incident. Mounties can be contacted at 250-8283000.

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Bob Davoren’s old playground is gone. The 70-year-old watched it happen and now, knowing the trees in front of Royal Inland Hospital are heading to a new life, the retired city worker feels nostalgic. On Friday, April 26, Davoren sat on one of the old benches by the driveway into the hospital and watched as workers with Pine Valley Tree Services chainsawed limbs off the old trees. A man in the cab of an orange Zaxis backhoe used the mighty claw to move branches, piling up the smaller ones and moving them into one large pile. The pile grew as the trees came down. The move, which caught hospital staff off-guard when it began on Thursday, April 25 — it wasn’t scheduled to begin until the following morning — is necessary so work can begin on the long-anticipated clinicalservices building that will rise from the soil that has fed the old trees’ roots for decades. Davoren is pretty sure the biggest silver maple — the same one Emily Ferguson tied a ribbon around in 1999 when plans were also hatched,

The majestic maple tree that shaded Columbia Street in video-online] front of Royal Inland Hospital was brought down on Friday, www.kamloopsthisweek.com April 26. The iconic tree and others on the property have been removed as part of prep work related to expansion of the hospital. Dave Eagles/KTW

unsuccessfully, to cut down the trees — is about 102 years old. He’s confident because his dad told him the trees were put in when the hospital was built in 1911. Davoren pointed to the many offices that now span 300 Columbia Street, singling out the Guardian drugstore. “That’s right about where our house was,” he said, recalling childhood moments when he would walk from his home across what was then called the Trans-Canada Highway to climb the trees and play. In later life, Davoren would find himself drawn again to the lawn to sit and just enjoy their shade.

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Important Notice to Residents and Businesses Extensive road rehabilitation will be taking place on Vicars Road from May 5th to May 31st, 2013, between the hours of 10 pm and 6 am, Sunday through Thursday.

Plan detours around Oriole Road Work on Oriole Road from Highway 1 to Valleyview Drive will continue to May 10, with drivers warned of delays and limited access.

“This was my favourite intersection,” he said. “There are some really good memories.” Much of the wood is destined for the Kamloops Woodworkers Guild and students at Brocklehurst middle school and Sa-Hali secondary. Teachers Tom Bundic (Sa-Hali) and Jim Campbell (Brock) watched as Larry Kwak and his staff did their work. They were already analyzing the potential, the kind of grain some of the trees would reveal when the logs are milled and processed — and given to students to create something new. Some of the projects Sa-Hali students have

created have been given to the hospital, Bundic said, and he expects new creations will also find their way to the wards and hallways of the facility. “The wood we usually get, well, this will be 100 times better,” Bundic said, noting every time a tree has been cut for use in his class, he has unreeled his 200-footlong hose, grabbed his shovel and headed onto city property behind his home and planted three more trees, with the city’s permission. Campbell added he was delighted not just to have such a wealth of raw material provided, but in knowing the wood isn’t headed to the dump. Kwak called the large silver maple “over mature” and noted another of the big trees near the road had an internal crack that would have eventually caused the tree to fall onto Columbia Street. “I was worried about even taking off some limbs, the split is so bad,” he said. “Trees have a life expectancy. Most deciduous trees go 60 to 100 years and then they’re toast.” Or, for Davoren, after 60 to 100 years, they become memories.

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‘Severe-behaviour incidents’ on the decline By Dale Bass STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

The KamloopsThompson school district remains on track to maintain its goal of seeing no more than one per cent of its student population involved in a severe-behaviour incident. District principal Bill Hamblett said when the board of education receives the annual report for 2011-2012 — which is being finalized now — trustees will see the actual rate is below the one per cent goal.

In the 2010-20111 school year, the last year data is available for public review, there were 19 students involved in severebehaviour incidents out of a district school population of 51,210 — a rate of 0.12 per cent, the same result for the 2008-2009 school year and down from 0.16 per cent in 2009-2010. One of the reasons for the success, said Kathy Price, one of four behaviour-resource teachers in the district, is the various resources available to teachers,

principals, vice-principals, support workers and administrators who have to deal with the issues. About 120 school district staff were expanding on that knowledge earlier this month at a training session with Tom Schimmer of Penticton. Schimmer is an education author and consultant and has been a teacher since 1991.

The training session was a partnership between the school district, the Ministry of Education and the Society for the Promotion of Social and Academic Success and focused on the positive behaviour interventions and support system used in schools. “The key is the relationship,” Price said. “That’s the key to any of this. Build a pos-

itive relationship that makes school a place students want to be and want to learn in.” In her job, Price works with teachers parents, guardians, support staff and students to deal with issues that arise that could or have led to discipline. “We are definitely busy,” she said. “But, that’s why we promote this approach, to look at behaviour

in a positive, proactive manner.” District schools were asked to send teams for the training and 30 responded, Price said. That doesn’t mean the others aren’t interested. Rather, it could be a matter of having enough teachers on-call who can fill in for the two days teachers were at the Henry Grube Education Centre.

“Behaviour is learned,” Price said, “so it can be taught. “The wonderful thing about this system is there are very clear processes and deadlines not only for the students to deal with, but for the adults to respond to behaviour situations and incidences,” Price said, noting all are designed to foster and build on a positive culture in a school.

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NDP’s platform brings back nanny-state mentality This is the fourth and final instalment in a series of policy commentaries on the four main parties contesting the 2013 B.C. election.

DP LEADER ADRIAN DIX HAS FINALLY rolled out his “fully costed” election platform. Major policy announcements had been released previously, but there was plenty more spending added to the total. The NDP’s health-care plan is surprisingly modest — more money for home support, residential senior care, mental-health and addiction services and a rural acute-care initiative totaling $159 million over three years. As health critic Mike Farnworth points out, the residential-care increase will allow seniors two baths a week instead of one. Full marks to the NDP for this part of the platform. Increases to Community Living B.C., children-and-families programs and aboriginal-friendship centres are also commendable. Other NDP proposals don’t inspire as much confidence. Raise welfare rates $20 a month and index them to inflation. Index the minimum wage to inflation, too, at a time when inflation can only rise. Set up a new child-bonus program to send $70 per month for each child with family income under $25,000. Lesser payments would go to families with income up to $66,000. This 1970s-style family-allowance scheme is based on a “child-poverty” claim that misrepresents federal statistics of relative income distribution.

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VICTORIA The program is optimistically budgeted at $210 million a year. Dix insists it isn’t a “big new social program,” which makes me wonder what would qualify. It would be partly funded by cancelling a B.C. Liberal plan to establish education-savings accounts for kids born after 2006. Out with self-reliance, in with the nanny state. Another $100 million is added to hire more teachers, to address the teachers’ union’s often-repeated, but false claim, of “a decade of cuts” in education. Another $100 million goes to student grants, much of it further subsidizing the oversupply of English, education, sociology, women’s studies, journalism and other university grads who eventually discover there is little demand for their degrees. As with welfare, increasing support for bad choices can only yield more bad choices. On a related note, the NDP will revive a Ministry of Women’s program “to promote social and economic equality to all government programs . . . “

As with female-candidate quotas, the NDP keeps the flame of 1970s socialist feminism alive. The party totals up its new program spending to $988 million over three years. That’s exactly the amount Dix estimates will be raised by tax hikes on corporate income, bank capital, personal income over $150,000, carbon tax on oil and gas drilling and cancelling the B.C. Liberals’ RESP and child-tax credit plans. As for deficits, the NDP claims the B.C. Liberal budget hides a deficit of $800 million this year and similar deficits in the next two years. The B.C. Liberals point to an impressive string of net-zero wage settlements with public-sector unions, the core of their spending control record. Would the NDP continue to hold the line on public-service wages, as the B.C. Liberals have done? Dix’s NDP caucus and staff are stocked with former government union officials. Party president Moe Sihota is essentially a direct employee of the same unions. The B.C. Federation of Labour has shaped the NDP’s Labour Code changes, which we won’t see until after the May 14 election. And how much money does the “fully costed” NDP plan set aside to pay wage increases for its government union brothers and sisters? Zero. Since this is the party that appears to be cruising to victory in the May 14 election, I’ll look at what’s not in their platform and other issues next week. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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the party system. We want a government that sets balanced policy in response to the needs and desires of British Columbians as a whole. The party system encourages a government that can be either a slave to the desires of big business or a pawn in advancing the agenda of the unions. We want MLAs who are fairminded, broad thinkers, able to see the big picture. The party system gives us choices selected by small groups of dedicated idealogues and backed by coalitions of special interests. We want a legislature full of respectful people dedicated to working together for betterment of the province. The party system gives us a room full of mocking voices built for sabotage and ready to pounce and devour at the slightest misstep. Political scientists could quickly supply myriad reasons why any attempt to ban political parties won’t work. We say it’s already not working. The rising amount of disaffected voters is all the proof we need. We need to elect independent people to work on behalf of their province and community, not special interests and ideologies. Ban political parties and let the co-operation begin.

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Merv Lott of Salmon Arm was a first-time vendor at the Kamloops Gun and Antique Show and Sale, which was held at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre on the weekend. The event was extremely popular, leading to a parking crunch, which in turn led to plenty of illegal parking, which then led to many tickets being issued by city bylaws officers. The entire mess outside was enough to make Kelowna visitor Mark Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brian to swear off future visits to Kamloops. Read his letter below. George Wycherley/KTW

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Kamloops fails with parking ďŹ asco at McArthur Editor: I am an upset visitor to Kamloops. I drove to Kamloops from Kelowna on Saturday, April 27, to try to enjoy the Tournament Capital. I bought a tank of gas, enjoyed an expensive lunch and shopped at a couple of shopping malls. I then went to the Kamloops Gun and Antique Show at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre. I had never been there before, so I was somewhat confused as to the layout of the facility. I drove around the entire parking lot as it was very, very busy. Along with countless others, I could not find a parking spot. Trucks and off-road vehicles were parked absolutely everywhere. Vehicles were parked on all the grass islands and anywhere there was room.

All along all the parking areas, all the curbs are painted yellow. I am well aware of the parking regulations of not parking in yellow zones. Yellow curbs are everywhere at McArthur, though, as if it is just painted that way to alert drivers of the curbs in the area. I parallel parked between cars in an area of a one-way road. This was a lucky spot to have as this was the only spot left in the entire area. There were dozens and dozens of cars parked this way. This was a Saturday, not a weekday. I received a parking infraction. There is absolutely no signage to say there is no parking in these areas, even on a weekend. There was not a single person associated with this event directing traffic or parking cars.

There did happen to be a traffic-bylaws officer to clean up! I am not a person to break parking laws or knowingly park illegally. I have already paid the fine as I do not believe any leniency will be imparted by Kamloops City Hall. However, I will say I am so mad at the injustice that I will not return to Kamloops to spend my tourist dollars. I am very aware of tourist dollars and the impact they have on the local economy. I travel and holiday extensively in our province. It looks as if the City of Kamloops has a little cash cow at McArthur with this setup and I was very disappointed to see all the vehicles ticketed. I am not returning for the sake of $15. Kamloops has failed. Mark Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Kelowna

Paving paradise to put up yet another parking lot in Kamloops Editor: Well, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done. The mighty trees that graced the front of Royal Inland Hospital are dead and gone. As I left work late, I finally got the courage to look over to where they stood so majestically and now there is nothing but a big, empty space. I knew it was coming. I knew it had been approved. But, it was brutally true in front of my eyes. Plans and meetings had transpired into the vanishing of the beautiful giants. Having lived in Kamloops for more than 40 years and having worked at RIH for more than 30 years, these trees felt like steadfast friends. I watched them grow. I watched them change with the seasons. I felt their shelter. But, mostly, I never took for granted how marvelous they were. They made me feel good when I came to work and I would often take in one last look of their beauty before going inside. And, when my shift was over, there they were â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a beautiful constant in my day.

Yes, I know we need another parking lot. The ones we have do not suffice and, for reasons I do not care to know about anymore, this is where the new parkade is going. But, a co-worker reminded me of the offer some years ago from St. Annâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Academy to buy their lot and put a parkade there. I had almost forgot about the offer the powers-to-be did not take them up on, but I do remember the bitterness felt by so many of us for not accepting it. Some things cannot be replaced and I guess I just write this to share my sadness and, if you too feel a little sad, know someone else understands. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pretty sure I am not alone. We call it progress. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all around us. You think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be used to it by now, but losing anything that takes generations to grow and yet can be gone in an instant kind of chokes me up. It is what it is â&#x20AC;&#x201D; another paradise paved to put up a parking lot. L.R. Engli Kamloops

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MONKEYING AROUND FOR A GOOD CAUSE: Lil’ Monkeys Treehouse co-owners Tracee Fawcett (left) and Vanessa Correia (right) take their enthusiasm to a new level as they present a $565.50 cheque to Maureen Doll, Kamloops Early Language and Literacy Initiative co-ordinator. The funds were raised form proceeds of admission on Lil’ Monkeys’ April 13 grand opening of its City View Plaza business. Dave Eagles/KTW

COOKING UP SUPPORT: Interior Community Services (ICS) community kitchens co-ordinator Dede Bone (left), ICS chief executive officer Kelly Kelland and Dawn Wycherley (far right) are happy to receive a generous donation of $20,000 on behalf of the RBC Foundation. Making the presentation is RBC vice-presidential of commercial, Luc Pellerin (third from left), RBC senior commercial-accounts manager, Ray Warren and RBC North Shore branch manager Norm Cooper at Mt. Paul United Church’s kitchen. The funds are the communitykitchen program’s largest yearly source of revenue. Dave Eagles/KTW

KISSm and TELus: Chairwoman Nancy Greene Raine (centre) presents a donation of $8,000 to Kamloops Interior Summer School of Music director Syd Griffith (left) and board president Wilf Froese. The donation is on behalf of the Telus ThompsonOkanagan Community Board and will allow the music school to expand its orchestra and chamber programs, allowing students to have a more fulfilling experience. Dave Eagles/KTW RED-RIBBON DAY: Joining in the grand opening celebration at the Manshadi Building this month were Mayor Peter Milobar (top left), owner Missagh Manshadi, wife Amelie, children Carmel and Raphael, Venture Kamloops economic-development manager Anita Grover, North Shore Business Improvement Association representative Ray Jolicoeur, KamloopsNorth Thompson MLA Terry Lake, Unitech Construction Management project manager Wally Mansell, Manshadi’s children, Maxwell and Maia Manshadi and volunteer Chris Huntington. The event was the culmination of a long dream for the pharmacist, who has owned the land on Tranquille Road for years, but didn’t start construction until last year. Dave Eagles/KTW

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Owners urged to not leave dogs alone Kamloops’ bylaw services wants dog owners to keep their pets on a tighter leash. Bylaws supervisor John Ramsey said officers are seeing an increase in the number of dogs left tied to posts outside of downtown businesses while their owners go shopping. Ramsey said while a dog may be friendly while its owner is around, the likelihood of an attack increases when it’s left alone in the street, pointing to an incident last September, when an 84 year-old woman was attacked by a dog left outside a McDonald’s.

CITY “The option is, if they’re going down and shopping, the store owners can let the dog in,” Ramsey said. “Or, don’t bring your dog.”

A rise in burglaries Residential breakins are on the rise in Kamloops this year. According to firstquarter statistics, property crime rose by more than four per cent over this time last year, with about 40 more incidences. RCMP Insp. Jenny

Latham said most of those are burglaries of private homes, which the police believe are the work of a handful of offenders who aren’t subject to curfew checks or other legal deterrents. “We have six of them out there creating havoc for us,” she said. Latham said the break-ins aren’t confined to one neighbourhood and the location changes weekly.

City’s next top cop The search for

Kamloops’ next top cop is moving forward. CAO David Trawin said a shortlist of applications for the job of Kamloops RCMP superintendent is in the works and the city is working with the force to schedule interview times in the next month. The post has been vacant since Feb. 21, when former supt. Yves Lacasse retired from policing to become the manager of external affairs for Ajax copper and gold mine proponents KGHM.

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ABOVE: Cole Levitt of the Kamloops Rugby Club Raiders opts to run from deep inside his own half, with teammate Cole Greer by his side at Rayleigh Rugby Park on Saturday, April 27. The Raiders’ women booked a spot in the B.C. Rugby Union Division One provincial championship with a 31-5 win over Meraloma Rugby Club of Vancouver. Emily Young (2), Kelsey Winter, Erin Connelly-Reed and Danielle Plysiuk scored tries for the home team on Saturday. Jess Oldenburger added three conversions. The Raiders will play the Nanaimo Hornets, who beat Abbotsford in the other semifinal, in the championship game in Vancouver on May 4. The Raiders’ firstand second-division men hosted Seattle. The visitors won the first-division matchup 52-31. Kamloops’ second-division team won 29-17. Allen Douglas/KTW BELOW: Brendan Underhill was fielding fly balls on McArthur Island on Saturday. The Kamloops Minor Baseball Association held its opening-ceremony at Norbrock Stadium, where dozens of teams were introduced to a full house, with Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar tossing the opening pitch. Go online to kamloopsthisweek.com for more photos from the event. George Wycherley/KTW

The Kamloops Blazers’ WHL season is over, but general manager Craig Bonner’s work has just begun. KTW spoke with Bonner on Monday, April 29 — three days after the club’s season ended — about the Blue and Orange’s future and about a few of the team’s most pressing issues.

The new deals Bonner, head coach Guy Charron and associate coach Dave Hunchak are in need of new contracts for the 2013-2014 campaign. Blazer majority owner Tom Gaglardi will almost surely renew Bonner’s contract, with the team having taken major strides over the past two seasons. “Tom and I have had some real good talks over the last month or so,” Bonner said. “I don’t anticipate any issues with my contract. My priority right now is to get through the bantam draft and get through some year-end meetings with our staff here.” Those exit meetings — particularly the ones with Charron and Hunchak — would

Kamloops Blazers’ GM Craig Bonner will be kept busy this off-season. Dave Eagles/KTW

be interesting to listen in on. Unconfirmed rumblings have led some to believe Hunchak might be in line for the head-coaching job next season, with Charron taking more of a backseat role. Bonner was asked about the bench-boss position, but did not reveal which way he was leaning. “I don’t think it’s fair to say anything until I know exactly what their mindsets are,” Bonner said. “It’s a staff that’s done a heck of a job. We’ll have to sit

down and see where everybody is at. The plan is to have everything solidified by the Memorial Cup [which begins on May 17 in Saskatoon].”

The 20s Goaltender Cole Cheveldave, forwards JC Lipon, Colin Smith and Joe Kornelsen and defencemen Tyler Hansen, Sam Grist, Joel Edmundson and Marek Hrbas are the 1993-born Blazers who will be overage next season. WHL teams are allowed three 20-year olds on the roster.

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Tyler Hansen has likely played his last game as a Kamloops Blazer. The 20-year-old defenceman confirmed on Sunday, April 28, he will probably opt to embark on a two-year Mormon mission, a decision that would end his WHL career. “I’ve pretty much already made up my mind,” Hansen told KTW. “It’s about what I think is best for me, realizing there’s more to life than hockey. My chances of coming back Tyler Hansen’s Mormon beliefs might lead him away from the Kamloops Blazers. He has played more than 250 games with the Blue and Orange. Allen Douglas/KTW are slim. I pretty much just have to talk to my like I’m ready to go.” amassing seven goals, 64 points parents and call [Blazer GM Hansen said Mormons do not and 257 penalty minutes, with a Craig Bonner].” choose where they go. He has no plus-40 rating. Hansen said Mormons are idea where the mission will take “It could have been the last called to spread their religion. time I wore that Blazers jersey,” him. “When guys turn 18, they “It’s about spreading our Hansen said. don’t have to, but they’re com“I kind of realized it after belief and our religion,” said manded to do a mission through [losing Game 5 in Portland on Hansen, who was selected 66th the church,” the Magrath, Alta., overall by Kamloops in Round 3 Friday, April 26]. It was a pretty product said. “I’ve kind of put it off for two of the 2008 WHL Bantam Draft. sad moment. There was a lot of tears. He has played 254 regularyears. There’s no guilt [from not “It’s been a great four years.” season games with the Blazers, having gone already]. I just feel

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Goaltending There is plenty to talk about when it comes to the crease. Taran Kozun showed flashes this season

that he could be a No. 1 goaltender, which might make moving Cheveldave, an established overager with good trade value, a viable option. “I’ve told both returning guys to come to camp and come in the best shape and in the best mindset you can be in,” Bonner said. “They’re both real good goalies. I’m not ruling out any scenario.” Kozun told KTW he will be ready if called on to step into a bigger role. “I’m just going into the off-season and trying to work my balls off and come back and

hopefully I can take over,” the Nipawin, Sask., product said. “I thought my year went pretty good. I had a couple of games there that were iffy. Other than that, I thought everything went well for me. If they give me the chance, I’ll try and run with it.”

The prognosis General consensus is Kamloops will be hardpressed to get back to the Western Conference final next season. The graduating talent — captain Dylan Willick, point machine Brendan Ranford and power forward Kale Kessy — will leave big holes and the already discussed 20-year-old situation will force the Blazers to part with some very good players. Key to the Blazers’ success next season will be the development of some of their younger talent, according

to Bonner. “In order for us to get back to the final four, we’re going to need some of our guys that are 17 turning 18 to take the next step,” Bonner said. “The crew underneath [the 19- and 20-year-olds] that were support players are going to have to step up. They can’t be just satisfied with being role guys.” If the 2013-2014 campaign does turn out to be a building season, Bonner could look to move any one of the team’s exceptional overage players. Should Kamloops prove again to be strong enough to compete for a B.C. Division title, the wheeling and dealing might be less robust. Whatever happens, KTW will have up-todate information online at kamloopsthisweek. com and on Twitter @KTWonBlazers.

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It might be hard for Brendan Ranford to get No. 8 out of his mind. “I saw Smitty [Colin Smith] open and I tried to fire the puck up to him,” said Ranford, rehashing what happened in the third period of Kamloops’ 4-1 loss to the hometown Portland Winterhawks at the Rose Garden on Friday, April 26. “[Portland forward Ty] Rattie came out of nowhere and picked the puck off.” Ranford could do nothing but watch as No. 8 streaked in on Blazer netminder Cole Cheveldave and scored to give his team a twogoal cushion. “I had great teammates to pick me up,” Ranford said. “They were all there for me when I got back to the bench. The first thing they said to me was we’re going to get that back for you.” Another goal was not in the cards for the Blazers. Instead, Nicolas Petan scored for Portland to put the game out of reach, effectively ending the junior careers of Kamloops’ 20-yearolds — Ranford, Kale Kessy and Dylan Willick. “It’s a sad day and one that I was dreading the whole season,” said Willick, who had just finished his seasondebrief meetings with coaches Guy Charron and Dave Hunchak and general manager Craig Bonner on Saturday,

April 27, at Interior Savings Centre. “It’s weird to think it’s over.” Willick, who was the Blazers’ captain throughout the 20122013 WHL campaign, has been hired for the summer by Jasco Rentals. “Come winter, I’ll probably be going to university,” he said. “I haven’t decided on anything yet. “Now that the season is over, I’ll make a decision. I’ll be playing hockey and doing school.” Ranford, who was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in 2010, but never signed, plans to pursue a professional career on the ice. “If pro hockey doesn’t come about right away, you can go the CIS (Canadian Interuniversity Sports) route,” said Ranford, who will spend the summer in Edmonton. “There are great schools out there.” Ranford played 382 games for the Blue and Orange, a franchise record. He is sixth all-time in Blazer scoring with 357 points. Bonner acquired Kessy in a trade with Vancouver in January, a deal that paid off in the post-season. The Shaunavon, Sask., product racked up 11 goals and 14 points in 15 playoff games. Earlier this month, Kessy signed a threeyear entry-level deal with the Edmonton Oilers, who acquired his rights in a March

Bozon, Hrbas bid adieu There might have been tears in Amsterdam. Marek Hrbas and Tim Bozon — the Kamloops Blazers’ European imports for the past two seasons — parted ways in the Netherlands after a nine-hour flight on Sunday, April 28. “It’s been a great two years with him,” said Hrbas, who hopped a plane to the Czech Republic. Hrbas was signed by Sparta Prague, which plays in the Czech Extraliga, the country’s best professional league. Bozon will play for France at the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, which gets underway in Stockholm, Sweden, and Helsinki, Finland, on Friday, May 3. Go online to kamloopsthisweek.com for the full story.

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tion. I wouldn’t have changed anything. You learn from your mistakes and you have the rest of your life. “We have a very close group. It’s crazy to think it’s over now. I don’t know if it’s sunk in yet.” Brendan Ranford was still sporting a playoff beard when the Kamloops Blazers gathered at Interior Savings Centre for exit meetings on Saturday, April 27. Allen Douglas/KTW

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Taylor Rocca went to Coachella expecting to return to Kamloops with memories of awesome shows. Instead, he came back to the Tournament Capital with 10-million views on YouTube and an appearance on a late-night talk show. Rocca was one of a handful of Coachella attendees featured on a segment of Jimmy Kimmel Live last week in which an interviewer asked them about bands that don’t actually exist. The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is a yearly party in the California desert featuring a diverse range of big-name — and some more obscure — musical acts. The Kimmel video was posted on YouTube and, within hours, was the most popular clip on the Internet. Since it went online on Tuesday, April 23, it has garnered just about 10-million views. The answers from the hipsters in the clip were hilarious, all of them pretending to be familiar with fake musical acts with names like “The Chelsea Clintons,” “Regis and the Philbins” and “Shorty Jizzle and the Plumber Cracks.” All of them except Rocca, that is. Rocca, who graduated this

month from Thompson Rivers University’s journalism school, went to the Indio, Calif., music festival with a group of TRU buddies to celebrate the end of their university careers. On Friday, April 19, the 24-year-old Calgary native and one of those buddies — KTW internemeritus and Rocca’s classmate, Michael Potestio — were leaving their Coachella campsite to buy groceries. “As we left the gate, this camera crew approached us,” Rocca recounted on the phone from Boise, Idaho, still working his way back to Kamloops. “They said, ‘We’re doing some work for ABC,’ and asked if we wanted to be interviewed.” Both journalism grads agreed — and soon found themselves on the other side of an interview. Rocca went first and said the woman conducting the interview seemed “off.” The interviewer, he said, was asking him about bands he knew did not exist. “I kept saying, ‘No, I’ve never heard of that,’” Rocca said. “I’d be like, ‘No, I don’t know what you’re talking about.’” Rocca is no slouch when it comes to music. Until recently, he hosted a show on 92.5 CFBX, TRU’s radio station. He said the interviewer eventually switched the script and began reading from a different set of pre-

TRU student Taylor Rocca went to Coachella to celebrate the end of his university career — and came back to Kamloops with 10 million YouTube views. Screenshot/YouTube

written questions. And, finally, a band name he knew — Two Door Cinema Club. “I recognized that name,” he said. “They’re an actual band and they were playing at Coachella. “I watched them there the next day.”

The interviewer then asked Rocca about the band’s supposed latest album — “DJ Cornmeal.” That part was made up. And, Rocca said, he didn’t recognize it and tried to steer clear — but he admitted that, on the video, it looks like he bit. “I guess I kind of let my guard

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Rocca said his interview lasted about five minutes. Potestio’s was only about 30 seconds, but none of his material made the final cut and appeared on air or online. “They didn’t talk to him for very long,” Rocca said. “Maybe whatever he said

was too boring or too out there.” It wasn’t until later that Rocca and Potestio learned the crew was from Jimmy Kimmel Live, but they never actually expected to wind up on the show. However, on Monday, April 22, Rocca said he started get-

ting texts just after 9 p.m. “I got a text from somebody in Calgary,” he said. “They said they saw me on Kimmel.” The next day, the video exploded online. Rocca said he never thought he’d see his own face on a viral video.

“No, to be honest, I never imagined I’d be part of one,” he said. “I never had a desire to, either. Some people go out and try to be a part of something that blows up like that. “But, to have accidentally been a part of one is pretty cool.”

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Burlesque gone Wild (West) The list of special guests is long for the Kamloops Burlesque Monthly Showcase event at the Blue Grotto on Thursday, May 9 — featuring a Wild West theme. Special guest Shirley Gnome will be on stage alongside Gilda Lily, Miss Coco Creme, Lizzie Borden, Veronica Kitten and D’Fannie Annie, as well as other sassy local acts. Gnome is billed as singing a special brand of crass and absurd country music, belting out original tunes about the embarrassing, hilarious and titillating adventures of what happens when bod-

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Cod set to go Wild A band with roots in Newfoundland and B.C. will play a show in Kamloops this weekend. Cod Gone Wild will be bringing their modern celtic folk-rock to the Kamloops Curling Club on Saturday, May 4. Tickets are $20 and will be available at the door at 7:30 p.m., with show time slated for 8:30 p.m.

North Shore goings on The North Shore Community Centre is hosting a pair of upcoming events. On Friday, May 3, the centre will host an Indonesian music and dance performance by local ESL students. The performance, slated to run from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m., is free and open to the public. On Saturday, May 11, the

centre will host a Mother’s Day fashion show, bake sale and tea. The bake sale begins at 1 p.m., while the tea and fashion show will get going at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advanced at the North Shore Community Centre, located at 730 Cottonwood Ave. For more information about either event, call 250-376-4777.

Players getting dark The Kamloops Players community theatre is venturing into the dark side of comedy with a production of the award-winning God of Carnage. The story centres on two couples — parents of 11-yearold boys who had been involved in an altercation with each other. A civilized discussion quickly descends into name-calling, tantrums and tears. A sharp-edged comedy about modern life and parenting, God of Carnage won a Tony award in 2009 for best play. The production will run on May 3 and May 9 through May 11 at 8 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matiness on May 4, at the Stagehouse Theatre, 422 Tranquille Rd. Tickets are available at the door, or in advance at Andrea’s Books, the Enchanted Teacup or Kamloops United Church.

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Sahali debuting ‘contemporary’ play By Tim Petruk STAFF REPORTER

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The stage inside the theatre at Sahali secondary looks a lot like the hallway outside the theatre at Sahali secondary. And, the student actors on the stage look a lot like they do when they’re not acting and just studenting. “It’s very contemporary,” said Bill Haug, who is Sahali’s drama teacher and also the director of the school’s production of High School Confidential, which debuts tomorrow (May 1). “It’s a contemporary look at high-school life.” Haug compared it to the Degrassi TV series, which became known in the 1980s and 1990s for tackling issues that were often avoided by other teen programming. “It’s a comedy-drama and there are a lot of messages,” he said. “There’s no fluff. “It deals with homosexuality, cyberbullying, academic stress, the cliques and romance — romance that didn’t work out and romance that did work out. “It’s really current. I chose something stu-

Sahali Secondary student actor Luke Frymire (right), playing Dixon, looks to impress classmates Tamara Walker, as C.C., Kelti Neal, as B.B., and Sabrina Bepple, as Shannon, in the upcoming production of High School Confidential. Dave Eagles/KTW

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Grade dents will watch 11 student and enjoy and Tamara appreciate.” Walker, one Oh, and of 17 cast there’s singing members, — five original said she likes songs. BILL how contem“But, it’s not HAUG porary the Glee,” Haug play is. said, explain“It has a ing he had each lot of stuff people can would-be actor sing Happy Birthday at audi- relate to,” she said. “There’s things like tions. bullying, drug use, “Learning the songs gossip, talk about how has been difficult. you feel about your “They’re not singparents.” ers, but they’ve come from a place where they Grade 12 actor were insecure and now Cameron Piroddi said they’re singing.” the play’s relatability

also makes it difficult to portray the characters. “I almost feel like it’s harder because the people have actual real personality traits,” he said. “It’s more realistic. You can’t just stereotype them. “Like, I played a wizard one time and it was just like, ‘I’m magical,’ and that’s a wizard. “It’s different from other plays.” High School Confidential runs Wednesday, May 1, to

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Tested here is the Premium AWD model that starts at $59,000. With $3,055 in options, notably $1,295 for the White Diamond Tricoat paint and $1,660 for the roof length power sunroof/sun shade, the tab was $63,670 including a $1,595 shipping fee. Power is GM’s ubiquitous 3.6-litre quad cam direct injection V6 producing 304 hp and 264 lb/ft of torque. Fuel consumption is rated at 12.1/7.7/9.9 L/100 km city/highway/combined for the FWD and 12.5/7.7/10.3 for the AWD. This is the first topline Cadillac not to come with a V8. The outgoing DTS used the aging 4.6-litre Northstar that put out 292 hp and 288 lb/ft of torque. So while it gives up 24 lb/ft of torque the V6 has more power and, crucially, better fuel economy aided by the electronic six-speed automatic in the XTS compared to the fourspeed in the DTS. Suspension is fourwheel independent with a “HiPer Strut” MacPherson-based system at the front and H-Arm rear with selflevelling shocks. The trunk is so big I would have needed an extra flash or two to illuminate it because it goes back so far for no less than 509 litres or 18.0 cu ft. Towing is restricted to 1,000 pounds. Driving the XTS Premium AWD was restricted because of a spring ice/snow storm in my area, so I just left the car in the garage for three of the seven days I had it. On the highway, it was very stable as you would expect, but when

sary come to a stop. Another part of this is Forward Collision Control that senses when a crash may be imminent and alerts the driver with a droning rumble to the seat and massive red alert on the main instrument screen. This screen is like that on a laptop and can be configured by the driver to present a wealth of information through four differed modes – Enhanced (fuel, range, temp, tire pressures, etc.), Balanced (normal speedo, tach, fuel level temp), Simple (speed, range, tire pressure) and Performance. This is just part of the Cadillac User Experience (CUE) that blends entertainment, connectivity and communications into one system. It allows pairing with up to 10 smartphones; listening to text messages and responding while driving and storing up to 60 pre-sets such as phone numbers, points of interest and radio favourites. Along with the ATS, this is the car Cadillac has needed for long time. It provides a true North American fullsize luxury car that finally comes up to quality levels of its offshore competitors.

I took back roads that had the remains of last year’s gravel, the ABS and traction control plus the stability control would slow the XTS in spots where there was just mud and then have to switch on patches of gravel. The Premium and Platinum are both equipped with GM’s Safety Alert Seat that gives you a little rumble in the seat cushion when cameras/sensors on the XTS detect a problem. One example is when you cross a lane, the cameras see the dotted or solid line and give you a pulsing nudge. This can be turned off by a switch on the centre instrument stack. The seat also does its thing with blind spot alert and rear cross traffic alert. Even in my garage with a wall on the right and a car on the left, the seat, in concert with a very large and vivid depiction on the main gauge cluster driver info screen, let me know exactly how close I was to obstacles. Also part of this impressive system is adaptive cruise control that uses radar to let the drive set a desired distance ahead. If a vehicle inside that range is going slower, the XTS will slow or, if neces-

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Fiat’s Tychy plant rolls out its one-millionth vehicle record-breaking example was a white 135 hp Abarth 500 1.4 which, like all those produced so far, represents an almost unique piece thanks to the thousands of possible combinations of versions, colours, trims, engines, fuel systems and equipment. To confirm the wide range of customizations, the number 999,999 Fiat 500 produced by the Polish factory is a 95 horse power S version 1.3 MultiJet, in red, for an Italian customer, while number

The one millionth Fiat 500 produced in Poland rolled off the Fiat Auto Poland production line at the Tychy factory on April 19. This iconic model, launched in 2007, is marketed in 83 countries around the world. In addition to Poland, since 2011 the Fiat 500 has also been produced at the Mexican factory in Toluca, thus bringing total production to 1.1 million units. Destined for the Italian market, the

1,000,001 is a light blue Fiat 500C, Lounge trim level, equipped with the 69 horse power 1.2. A true icon of Italian style, the Fiat 500 was recently revamped with the 2013 range, introducing new body colours, new versions such as Colour Therapy, and other style details which enhance the funloving spirit of the car. The Fiat 500 currently offers many trim levels — Pop, Colour Therapy, Lounge, S — and multiple engine versions as well.

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Appetite for expansion at TRU Renovations will begin soon as Thompson Rivers University makes changes to its food court. After consulting with students, faculty and staff, the university is expanding its offerings to accommodate dietary, religious and sustainable food issues and adding to its hours of service. The new food court will include a Starbucks on the main floor of the Old Main Building and Triple O’s, Miso,

NEW FACE, OLD FAVOURITES After 40 years in the restaurant business, Tassos Stratikopoulos now calls Minos home, having recently purchased the landmark North Kamloops restaurant and improving the menu while retaining old favourites. Moving to Kamloops has enabled him to stay a little closer to his son, who has a restaurant in Chase. Stratikopoulos and his wife also own Stratis restaurant in Sorrento. Dave Eagles/KTW

Rendering of what the Urban Market at TRU will look like once finished.

Bento, Extreme Pita, Purblendz and Sultan’s on the second floor. The food court in the Campus Activity Centre will also be renovated to become the Urban Kitchen and will feature fresh regional foods. A wood-burning oven will be included in the work. Food services at the

university brings in about $3 million each year. Aramark, which already operates food outlets on campus, won the contract for the new food courts. The company guarantees the university at least 30 per cent of its workforce will be students.

City honours eight with awards The City of Kamloops held a reception last week to honour recipients of the City of Kamloops Distinguished Service Award and the Freeman of the City Award. Ambo Dhaliwal received the Freeman of the City Award, while Sandra Blair, Pat Decker, Graham Cope, Jessie Ann Fleming, Trevor

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Carl G. Reade of Kamloops passed away peacefully on April 23, 2013 at the age of 75 years. He is survived by his son Jeffrey Reade and niece Deanne Wheeler. Carl was predeceased by his wife Ronalie Elizabeth Reade. Should friends desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Unit 111, 450 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 1Y3 in memory of Carl would be appreciated. No formal service by request. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service, 250.374.1454.

Jensen, Niki Remesz and Anthony Salituro received Distinguished Service awards, having been nominated by their peers for their contribution of time and effort to make a difference in our community. For full biographies of all recipients, go online to kamloopsthisweek. com and click on the Community tab.

RICHARD JOHN SIMPSON Richard John Simpson (Rick) aged 60 years passed away peacefully at Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital on April 12, 2013. Survived by his wife Donna, son Kevin, and daughter Shawna, as well as many relatives and friends. He is predeceased by is brother Gary (Toronto). With his love of outdoor sports such as skiing, hunting, and fishing it was an easy decision for Rick to move from Toronto to Kamloops to start his electrical career; working at Afton Mines in 1981. Construction jobs took him all over BC, working on such projects as Tumbler Ridge, Revelstoke Dam, and the Tunnels in Rodgers Pass. Soon after moving to Kamloops Rick met Donna, Rick had to pursue her for an entire year. It was their “FIRST DATE”, when she took him boating on Shuswap Lake, that was the start of many summers at the lake. Camping at Long Beach Resort in Sorrento with the family, was his favorite and with his love of boating, the kids Kevin and Shawna, pretty much had to learn to swim before walking and tie a good anchor knot. Rick also enjoyed cooking, swapping recipes and having us try out his latest food creation. Many dinners and barbecues were shared with friends and family with lots of good food for all to enjoy. Ricks wish of a large family and friends barbecue will be held this summer with a date yet to follow. Should friends and family desire, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation or the Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital Renal Unit. Many thanks to our nurses on Renal and the 6th and 7th floors for all of your care.

WILLIAM ROBERT DUNCAN 1942 ~ 2013

W sadly announce the passing of William We Robert Duncan of Kamloops, BC, on April 23rd, 2013 at 71 years of age. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Duncan, as well as children, Peter Duncan and Adam Duncan of Kamloops, BC. Bob is also survived by his sister, Margaret, brothers Alvin (Diane), Maurice (Val), and Jim (Martina), as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. BBob was predeceased by his mother Edna, and father Alex. fathe

MARTIN ALEXANDER MERKOSKY 1933 - 2013

In memory of Bob, the family encourages donations to be made to the Kamloops Food Bank, which may be brought to the funeral home on the day of the service.

It is with deep sadness we announce that Martin Alexander Merkosky passed away peacefully on the morning of April 24, 2013 at the age of 80 years old. Martin was born on February 27, 1933 in Burr, Saskatchewan and lived his earlier years iin the h nearby b town of Humboldt, before moving to Kamloops, BC in 1969 where he lived the remainder of his life. Martin is survived by his loving wife Doris and his four children. Glenn (Jennifer) Merkosky, Doug (Melody) Merkosky, Sandra (John) Keyton and Carmen Moore, and his 11 grandchildren, Brandon, Kyle, Riley and Jack Merkosky, Kirsty, Shane and Brandie Merkosky, Joshua Keyton, Kelsey, Nicholas and Jordan Moore and one great grandchild Ryan Fisher. Martin also leaves ten brothers and sisters behind. Agnes Chisma, Dave (Rose) Merkosky, Alice Syroteuk, Ray (Colleen) Merkosky, Madeline Stebbings, Margaret (Al) Schlosser, Edna (Vic) Pankratz, Clarence (Linda) Merkosky, Ken Merkosky and Clifford (Carole) Merkosky, as well as many more extended family and beloved friends. Martin is predeceased by his parents Nicholas and Veronica Merkosky, his oldest brother Clem Merkosky and two sisters, Mary and Linda Merkosky. Martin had a passion for hockey and was an avid Kamloops Blazers season ticket holder for over 30 years. He loved fishing, golfing, walking and seeing the early morning skies. Above all else, his first love was for his family. He loved his wife, children and grandchildren dearly and that gave him all he ever needed to be happy. Prayers will be recited on Monday April 29th at 7:00 pm and the Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday April 30th at 11:00 am, both at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 635 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops BC. Celebrant, Reverend Father Peter Hoan Nguyen. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Martin to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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Bob was born in Lethbridge, AB, in 1942. He went to school in nearby Coalhurst and after graduation, joined the R.C.A.F. After initial training in Clinton, ON, Bob was transferred to Summerside, PE, where he met the love of his life, Barbara Harris. They were married in June 1964 and immediately transferred to Europe where they lived for four years. After transfer back to St. John’s, NL, Bob completed his university degree and worked there for ﬁve years. Transfer to Ottawa was next, and Bob was promoted to Captain. The family left Ottawa in 1980 and moved to Holberg, BC where he worked in telecommunications. From Holberg they were transferred to the Kamloops Recruiting Centre where Bob spent the last of his 27 years of military service. In 1987, Bob began work for the BC Government in Social Services and Housing. He retired from that role after 16 years with the Ministry. Never one to be idle, Bob, in his retirement, volunteered at the Kamloops Food Bank where many special friendships developed (especially with Michael) that lasted to the end of his days. He accepted the role of President of the Food Bank for four years. In his spare time, Bob engineered and constructed rock walls in their yard from rocks that were brought home from their many travels around the province. Bob was a devoted husband and father; his family and extended family were of primary importance in his life. Bob will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. The Memorial Service for Bob will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Drive.

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School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) is presently seeking a 6 month temporary Distance Learning Support Programmer to provide custom software design and network administration to support the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Distance Education program. The successful applicant must possess a post-secondary diploma in Computer Science. A Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Computer Science would be an asset. Must possess a minimum Linux CertiďŹ cation LPI Level II or equivalent certiďŹ cation with a minimum of four yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience with Unix-based systems (Linux/FreeBSD) and Wide Area Networks. Applicants can review the complete job posting and job description on the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s web site at http://www.sd73.bc.ca and should apply by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2013 detailing qualiďŹ cations and experience to: Sharlene Bowers, Director of Human Resources School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) 1383 Ninth Avenue Kamloops BC V2C 3X7 E-mail to sbowers@sd73.bc.ca or fax: (250) 372-1183

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We require immediately Class 1 drivers for Canada and US for the following positions: • US Team drivers • Part Time /Casual Drivers for Canada/US • Drivers interested in a truck share program for Canada/US. We supply you with a paid company cell, fuel cards, all paid picks and drops, assigned units and regular home time. All you need is 3 yrs veriﬁable experience, clean abstract and a good attitude. Please indicate on your resume the position applying for. Please fax resumes and abstracts to 250546-0600, or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phone calls please.

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Volkswagen of Kamloops is expanding and are looking for an Automotive Technician to join our team. The successful individual will have previous technician experience and be able to provide superior service and quality work that consistently exceeds our customers’ expectations. If this sounds like you, please email your resume and cover letter to paul@kamloopsvw.com

of Kamloops

MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT & UNIT CLERK DIPLOMAS 250-310-5627

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NOW HIRING PART-TIME COSMETICIAN Must have experience. Apply to Sheila Stephensen Fax resume: 250-374-4009

An Alberta Oilﬁeld Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction (780)723-5051.

Care Aide and Physical Therapy Rehab Worker required part time to work with family with 3 physically challenged youth. Apply by email to: joinus.wecare@telus.net or fax 1-250.545.9729 or drop off resume at the We Care office 635 Victoria Street, Kamloops

PRO-TEL RECONNECT Custodian needed for North Shore Church appx 25hr per mth. Flexible hours resume to 140 Laburnum St. Kamloops V2B 1G4 by May 10th I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679

is looking for substitute distributors for door-to-door deliveries. Vehicle is required. For more information please call the Circulation Department at

250-374-0462

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Looking for female with no criminal record to do curfew checks. Must be able to work nights. Call (250) 828-8778 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday

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We are seeking a bilingual, Punjabi/English editor for an Indo-Canadian publication.

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Advertising Consultant Award-winning Kamloops This Week has an opening for an Advertising Consultant. The position requires a highly organized individual with ability to multi-task in a fun, fast-paced team environment. Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required. Excellent communication skills, valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are necessary. If you have a passion for the advertising business, are creative and thrive on challenges, we want to hear from you. Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to:Advertising Manager,1365 B Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops BC V2C 5P6 Fax: 250-3741033 Email: sales@kamloopsthisweek.com We thank all applicants; only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group has been servicing mine sites since 1972. We began as a division of Kal Tire, Canada’s leading tire retailer, servicing mine sites in and around central British Columbia, where we quickly established a reputation for reliability, innovation and outstanding service. We know mining tire service better than anyone in the world. We’ve expanded our business to create the world’s premier global mining tire service network. Kal Tire now operates in over 19 countries and we’re growing every day. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Equipment and Maintenance Coordinator, MTG (Canada) to join our Mining Tiring Group based in our of¿ce in 9ernon, BC. The Equipment and Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for overseeing accepted Kal Tire standards and best practices, in relation to asset management and equipment maintenance, are in place and utilized across the Canadian MTG locations. $ detailed job description and list of quali¿cations along with further information regarding Kal Tire may be viewed on our website at www. kaltire.com/careers. Kal Tire offers a competitive compensation and bene¿ts package, along with a company wide pro¿t sharing plan that recognizes individual and team contributions. Kal Tire welcomes your interest in the Equipment and Maintenance Coordinator, MTG opportunity. Interested applicants are requested to submit their resume to careers@kaltire.com indicating Equipment and Maintenance Coordinator, MTG and Job ID# 725 in the subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those under consideration will be contacted. For current career opportunities please visit us today! kaltire.com/careers

The Hamlets at Westsyde is a revolutionary residential care facility which allows care providers to focus on resident-centered living and activities that inspire and support personal choice. We advocate the “gentle care” model of care and are currently looking to add to our team of professionals: Dietary Aides • Must have experience. Experience in a Residential Care setting preferred Housekeepers • Must have experience. Experience in a Residential Care setting preferred Casual Recreational Aides • Must possess a diploma or certiÀcation from a Recreation Program from an accredited Post-secondary institute. • Experience in a Residential Care Setting • Minimum 1 year experience in recreation If you are passionate about providing the highest standard of care and support in an atmosphere of acceptance that promotes client dignity, self worth and choice we invite you to apply by submitting your resume in conÀdence to: Fax 250.579.9069 Email careers@thehamletsatwestsyde.com

Indo -Ok anagan Times Locally Owned, Community Minded

Advertising Sales Representative We are seeking an advertising sales representative for an Indo-Canadian newspaper.

Responsibilities: Generate leads, cold-calling, meeting, presenting, and closing new advertising prospects to build the client base. Provide superior and genuine customer service to all clients. Prepare and submit regular reports, and attend networking events as required.

Qualifications: Must have a minimum of two-year's sales experience. Have strong interpersonal skills, be outgoing, confident, enthusiastic and reliable. Be self-motivated and able to think 'outside the box' in order to find potential advertisers from a wide range of business sectors. Be a quick learner, be accurate and well-organized with the ability to work effectively independently, but also as part of a team.

Compensation: This position includes a competitive base salary, commission, gas allowance and benefits. Must have reliable transportation. If you meet the qualifications and feel you would be suitable for the position, email your resume and cover letter to bobbygill@telus.net. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

The ability and skills to develop story or content ideas considering reader or audience appeal. Plan the content according to the publication’s style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements. Allocate print space for story text, photos, and illustrations depending on space and significance. Verify facts, dates, and statistics for accuracy. Must be fully bilingual.

Qualifications: A background in publishing/communications/marketing and a degree or diploma in a related field. Organized, deadline driven, detail-oriented and able to work well in a self-directed environment. Demonstrated ability to investigate and report a wide range of stories. The ability to work within a flexible work schedule to achieve production deadlines.

Compensation: This position includes a competitive salary, gas allowance and benefits. If you meet the qualifications and feel you would be suitable for the position, email your resume and cover letter to bobbygill@telus.net. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Business Development & Appointment Coordination Kamloops Honda has full time opportunity for a Customer Service Representative & Appointment Coordinator. The successful candidate must have exceptional customer service and telephone skills, and be able to confidently communicate with customers on both incoming and outgoing calls. Responsibilities include scheduling service appointments and pro-active communication with service customers. This position will also include dealership related customer follow-up and communication of ongoing promotions and events. Automotive knowledge is an asset for this position. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package, continuous training and a truly pleasant working environment. If you think that you have what it takes to be part of our front line team please mail, email or deliver your resume:

Attn: Jim Oakley Kamloops Honda 1308 Josep Way Kamloops BC V2H 1N6 Email: resumes@kamloopshonda.ca Fax: 250-374-3656 Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Be a Star In our Advertising Department Creative Consultant The Merritt Herald, an award winning twice-weekly newspaper, published in the Nicola Valley, is seeking a full time graphic designer to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a rewarding career in graphics design. If you are a highly creative individual, with an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment , have good interpersonal skills, and a strong background in graphic design, then we want to hear from you. To apply, please forward your resume with a cover letter to: Theresa Arnold - Merritt Herald 2090 Granite Ave, Merritt , BC V1K 1B8 Phone: (250) 378-4241 Fax: (250) 378-6818 Email: publisher@merrittherald.com Only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Security Guards required at Sun Peaks Resort. Full/Part Time, year round employment. Applicant Must Possess BC Security Workers License, Valid Driver’s License. Excellent Remuneration, great atmosphere. Please forward resume to vss.sunpeaks@gmail.com

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MEAT MANAGER, Jasper Super A. Jasper Super A is looking for an experienced Retail Meat Manager. As Meat Manager you will be responsible for all aspects of the managing the department, including cutting meat. You must have working knowledge of gross margins, expense controls and human resources management. The successful candidate must have Grade 12 (or equivalent) and be able to provide a “clear” security clearance. If you have the skills and abilities please forward your resume to our Head Ofﬁce, The Grocery People Ltd. (TGP) in conﬁdence to: Human Resources, The Grocery People Ltd., 14505 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, AB, T5L 3C4. Fax 780-447-5781, humanresources@tgp.ca

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Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries. Call 250-374-0462 for more information.

SUNRISE FORD 100 Mile House Requires Ford trained technicians & apprentices. Well equipped 11 bay shop, competitive wages & beneﬁts E-mail Resume to Att; Helmut Loewen helmut@sunriseford.ca Wanted: Full time cook. Competitive wages & beneﬁt pkg. avail. Apply in person at the Westsyder Pub ask for Duane or Blake between 2 and 4pm

Hospitality Housekeeper Fortune Motel is hiring cleaning staff. Competitive wage based on experience. Please drop resume at front desk 9am-1pm. 654 Fortune Dr.

Mac’s Convenience Store is hiring Retail Store Supervisors

($14.75/hr). 37.50hrs/week.

Livestock

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110 Garage Sales

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PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR We are looking for a self-motivated Production Supervisor for our busy wood post manufacturing and treating facility in Princeton, BC. The successful candidate will be responsible for employee training and development, quality and cost control, production scheduling and safety. The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary degree or diploma in a related ﬁeld. Minimum of 3-5 years supervisory experience in an industrial production operation, a post mill or wood production facility preferred. Must have a high degree of resourcefulness, ﬂexibility and adaptability; and the ability to plan, organize, develop and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc. Good leadership skills, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proven track record are required. Please email your resume to elizabeth@pwppost.com. For further information about our company visit our website at www.pwppost.com. Only those selected for interviews with be contacted.

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Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to: Attention: Advertising Manager 1365 B Dalhousie Drive Kamloops BC V2C 5P6 Fax: 250-374-1033

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CONCRETE FINISHERS & Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete ﬁnishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; Fax 780-444-9165, Jobs@RaidersConcrete.com GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Information 1-800-972-0209.

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Pets Animals sold as “purebred stock” must be registrable in compliance with the Canadian Pedigree Act.

PETS For Sale?

Garden & Lawn

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Kirby upright vacuum & shampooer like new $300 (was $1200 new) (250) 372-2156

$300 & Under

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Scrap Car Removal

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Duplex / 4 Plex

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PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670

Valleyview 3Bdrm RV parking, + car port $1400/mo + util credit refs req’d 250-573-1281 call Bill/Excel

Brand NEW 3 piece Sofa Set. Includes sofa, chaise & storage ottoman. Worth $1,299. Must Sell $899. Delivery included. 250-434-2337 or 250-314-7022

QUEEN SIZE MATTRESS & BOXSPRING

New, still in plastic. Worth $899. Must Sell $299. Can Deliver. 250-434-2337 or 250-314-7022

5 PIECE DINING ROOM SET Brand new. Still in boxes. Worth $600. Must Sell $249. Can Deliver. 250-434-2337 or 250-314-7022

BRAND NEW 4 PC BEDROOM SET

Queen Size Sleigh Style Bed Set Bed, Dresser, Mirror and a nightstand. Still in boxes. Worth $1799. Must sell. $699! 250-434-2337 or 250-314-7022

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Quarters. I will pay $1 each for older 25¢. Loose, rolls, bags, ect. I will consider other coins as well. 1-778-932-2316 True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-778-281-0030 WANTED: Filing cabinets,letter size. Call Peter at 250-515-3250.

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Homes for Rent 2bdrm semi furn n/s, n/p working person no drinking/drugs, w/d ref req $700 util incl (250) 851-0243 3 Bdrm Northshore top ﬂr, new reno’d, $1250mo incl util n/p avail now 778-220-7698 Logan Lake 3bdrm pet ok, w/d, $1200 incl hydro and heat 604-928-9714 Mitch Northshore 3bdrm fenced yard, pets neg, $1300mo avail Immd, 374-5586 or 371-0206

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5 Star Caravans West Resort in Scotch Creek B.C.

Suites, Lower 1Bdrm Brock $600/mo incl util laundry & appl N/S N/P Avail Immediately 250-554-0227 1 Bdrm bsmt suite, Brock, w/d f/s, satellite & util. incl Avail immed. $900.+ d/d .376-6275. 1BDRM Sep. Entr. Shared Lndry. N/S N/P $750/mo+DD+ ref’s, util. incl. Brock 554-2228 1BDR suite in Brock home, working person/student,n/s n/p $600 util inc (250) 461-9907 2bdrm 1bth Sahali cls to TRU and shop/downtown n/s, n/p $900 May 1st (250) 319-7263 san1575@hotmail.com 2bdrm NShore level entry n/s, n/p util incl, a/c, $900 Avail May 1st 778-470-0899 2BDRM N. Shore quiet clean bright ns/np shr W/D $875/ mo cble util incl 250-376-1421 Bright 1bdrm Brock n/p, n/s, heat incl, lrg back yrd $700 May 1st (250) 376-0881 Bright furnished 1bdrm suite, near NorKam Sec, $850 util incl n/s, n/p (250) 819-7537 Brock close to schools 2Bdrm N/S N/P $950/mth avail May 1st 250-682-3199

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NOVA SCOTIA’S Eastern Shore. Waterfront Lots for Sale Excellent Climate Near the Atlantic Ocean. Three Bedroom House for Sale or Rent Visit us online at: www.sawmilllanding.com or waterfront@bellaliant.net, call 1-902-522-2343 or 1-902-3284338.

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STEEL BUILDING - Blowout clearance sale! 20x22 $4,188. 25x26 $4,799. 30x34 $6,860. 32x44 $8,795. 40x50 $12,760. 47x74 $17,888. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. Or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca

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Cottages / Cabins Lakeview 1bdrm sm pioneer furn. cabin indoor plumbing near Clinton $225per/mth (250) 459-2387 aft 5pm

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06 Okanagan 32.5V 5th wheel original owner immaculate 3 slides, records avail. many extras $34900 (250) 579-8406

2009 Coleman E1. Top quality off-road new cond. Stove/Fridge hot/w, furn, cargo deck and front locker. slps6. GVWR 3500lbs, Asking $10,900 (list over $16,000) (250) 682-7456 26’ pull type 1999 Mallard trailer slps 6, lrg awning, a/c , solar panel + extras $9,000 (250) 376-6918

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LAND PARCEL sale by tender SW 17-28-29W1 RM of Shell River, MB. 80 acres. hay/pasture/bush for farm/recreation/acreage. Highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. Closes May, 17, 2013. Call 204-937-7054 (Roy).

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THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE Take notice that pursuant to Section 168 of the Community Charter, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District will be presenting the Directors and Committee Members Remuneration and Expense Report for the year ending December 31, 2012 at their next regular Board of Directors meeting, as follows: 1:15 p.m., Thursday, May 9, 2013 TNRD Board Room, 4th Floor 300 - 465 Victoria St. Kamloops, BC V2C 2A9 The report presented at the meeting will be available for public inspection at the regional district offices during regular offices hours commencing Friday, May 10, 2013 until June 30, 2014. The Statements of Financial Information (SOFI) will also be presented at the meeting noted above, and the approved statements will be available on the website shortly thereafter. The Financial Statements approved at the March 28, 2013 Board of Directors Meeting are available on the TNRD website (www.tnrd.ca). Liz Cornwell, CMC Manager of Legislative Services, TNRD

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MINING WEEK 2013 Dante Martinello-Williams gets acquainted with a mining-equipment simulator at last year’s Mining Day at the the Big Little Science Centre. The centre will again be the site for this year’s celebration on Saturday, May 11. KTW file photo

Celebrating a venerable industry in British Columbia As declared by the British Columbia legislature of British Columbia, April 28 to May 4 is B.C. Mining Week. Mining is one of the province’s largest and oldest industries and B.C. Mining Week is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the importance of the modern industry to British Columbians. Activities are planned for Kamloops and communities around the province.

The mining-week celebration has a long history in the province, with the first B.C. Mining Week taking place 25 years ago in Vancouver. The B.C. Mining Week committee, chaired by the Mining Association of BC, is composed of volunteers from a variety of companies, associations and institutions associated with the mining sector in B.C. The dedicated hard work of the committee members and

strong support from sponsors has fueled the ever-growing success of B.C. Mining Week celebrations each and every successive year. What began as a celebration in Vancouver many years ago has now spread provincewide in communities that want to participate in the recognition of the contribution of the mining sector in B.C. For a full listing of events happening around B.C., visit the mining week website at

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www.miningweek.ca. In the Tournament Capital, celebration of the industry culminates with Mining Day in Kamloops, a May event co-hosted by the Kamloops Exploration Group (KEG) and the south-central B.C. branch of the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Admission is free, with the Saturday, May 11, event taking place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Big Little Science Center, 985 Holt St. on the

North Shore. The Paddlewheelers Lions Club will be on site selling hamburgers and hot dogs. Visitors can try New Gold‘s heavy-equipment simulator, along with other hands-on activities and displays. Patrons can also bring rocks to be identified while waiting to gold pan with Yukon Dan. IN addition, household batteries can be recycled at the Highland Valley Copper booth.

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Kamloops Dodge and mining have long history in region The mining industry has a long history in the Tournament Capital — and so does Kamloops Dodge Chrysler Jeep. The dealership on the Valleyview Automall has been around for 45 years and, according to general manager Dave Jacobs, it recognizes the value of mining to the local economy. “We offer special discounts and promotions for mining employees you will only find at Kamloops Dodge,” he said. “It’s important for us to support people involved in the mining industry because of what they do for our community. “The mining sector of B.C. is important to us and, as such, we recognize and respect their operations and workers.” Jacobs said Kamloops Dodge offers discounts for mining-industry employees. All they need to do is bring in a pay stub or employee ID card when purchasing any new or pre-owned vehicle. If you drive past a mining operation, there’s a good chance most of the vehicles parked in the employee lot will be pickup trucks — and, Jacobs said, Kamloops Dodge has an excellent selection of rigs. “Our trucks include the North American truck of the year as well as the Motor Trend Truck of the Year,” he said. “Our one-ton diesels are tops in their class and the Ram 1500 is the No. 1 selling truck in B.C. with the most advanced suspension system in its class.” For more information about Kamloops Dodge, go online to kamloopsdodge.net or call 1-888-483-6524.

Kamloops Dodge general manager Dave Jacobs: “The mining sector of B.C. is important to us and, as such, we recognize and respect their operations and workers.”

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DID YOU KNOW The average number of individuals employed by B.C. mining companies increased in 2011, from 8,195 employees to 9,310 employees. — PricewaterhouseCoopers, Forging Ahead: The Mining Industry in British Columbia 2011

MINING BIG ATTENTION

The Mining Association of BC (MABC), the Mining Suppliers Association of BC (MSABC), the Association for Mineral Exploration BC (AME BC) and the Coal Association of Canada (CAC) have launched a Vote Mining campaign to coincide with the 2013 provincialelection campaign. Through the website www.votemining.ca, the Vote Mining coalition is encouraging British Columbians to join it in asking candidates how they will support a strong and vibrant exploration, mining and mineral processing industry in British Columbia. Votemining.ca makes it easy for British Columbians to identify their candidates and communicate their support for the mining industry. For example, by using the website’s “Take Action” tool, users can within minutes create and email a letter addressed to candidates in their electoral district. Votemining.ca also contains mining-industry fact sheets, a voter toolkit of resources and information on local and provincial debates in advance of the May 14 election.

B.C. has 21 major mines, more than 30 industrial mineral producers, two smelters and in excess of 350 exploration projects. There are more than 900 companies in B.C. that provide supplies and services to mining operations. In 2010, the B.C. mining industry supported 37,000-plus well-paying direct and indirect jobs. In 2011, it provided $9.9 billion to the provincial economy and $805 million in payments to government to support social programs, including education and health care. B.C. mines also provide the minerals and metals needed for everyday life. Computers, bicycles, transit systems and hydroelectric-energy transmission would not be possible without mining. The mining industry will continue to play a key role in the economy of B.C. into the coming years if government and industry work together to support a strong exploration, mining and mineral-processing industry that is committed to safety and leadership in environmental stewardship.

Five-year-old Dendy Render and dad, Clint, couldn’t resist the chance for a closer look at one of the pieces of heavy equipment used in the mining industry. Boys will always be boys and big trucks will always be an attraction, as was evident at last year’s Mining Day celebration at the Big Little Science Centre. This year’s Mining Day will take place on May 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the centre at 985 Holt St. on the North Shore. KTW file photo

DID YOU KNOW Gross mining revenues for the B.C. mining industry increased by 25 per cent from 2010 ($7.9 billion) to $9.9 billion in 2011. The $2-billion increase was almost all attributable to higher metallurgical coal prices and increased coal shipments. — PricewaterhouseCoopers, Forging Ahead: The Mining Industry in British Columbia 2011

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Environmental protection a matter of principle The mining industry in B.C. has established environmental protection as a priority objective in the development, operation and closure of mines in the province. In its ongoing efforts to update and improve environmental-protection measures, the industry contributes to the advancement of the scientific understanding of mining’s effect on the environment, as well as to the development of technology that will help minimize environmental impacts.

Establishing the guidelines The benefits of minerals and mining in the world are indisputable. Metals are essential to life on Earth — but they can also pose a threat to

the environment if they occur in certain forms (chemical states) and under specific environmental conditions. Debate is focused on what is environmentally safe and in determining acceptable levels of risk versus benefit. Nowadays, many stakeholders are involved in providing input into how mines are developed — mineral producers, regulators and the public. Risk-management decisions are arrived at in a consultative manner, with an appropriate

weighing of the benefits and risks. With the challenge of producing profitable mining operations in an environmentally sound manner, practices and regulations have evolved to ensure environmental protection. Mining in British Columbia is regulated at both the provincial and federal levels. Throughout the life cycle of a mine, regulatory and monitoring processes ensure the industry complies with society’s environmental objectives. These objectives are established primarily through laws and regulations, but they are also set out in commitments made by mining companies during the environmentalassessment process.

DID YOU KNOW The average weekly pay for a Canadian mining worker in 2010 was $1,632,which exceeded the wages of workers in forestry, manufacturing, finance and construction. — Mining Association of Canada, Facts & Figures 2011

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CSC — in the industry and in the community

SC ELECTRIC LTD. IS celebrating its 12th year in business. CSC is a proud First Nation company owned and operated by Clayton Scott, a member of the Tsawout Band (Coastal Salish) and a journeyman electrician and certified contractor. CSC Electric Ltd. has seen tremendous growth within the industrial side of its business by developing a close working relationship with New Gold’s New Afton mine. Its work at New Gold includes all aspects of electrical in the mining industry, from surface to underground. This growth has allowed CSC to provide

many high-paying jobs to Kamloops residents. Trades people can work closer to home, keeping families together — and they feed the economy by purchasing homes, vehicles and other goods. CSC Electric Ltd. welcomes future mine developments and has recently provided construction services for Huldra Silver, a new mining project in the Merritt area. CSC has seen the impact these opportunities provide, such as the hours and experience required for apprentices to become journeymen, which is helping fill the shortage of certified trades people the province is experiencing. Placing apprentices

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CSC Electric Ltd. is heavily involved in the community. This year, CSC sponsored the creation of thousands of Kamloops Blazers playoff T-shirts that were handed to fans at Interior Savings Centre to create a white-out effect in the crowd.

into an environment in which they can learn and providing journeyman opportunities for advancement helps make CSC a business

for which people want to work, especially when they realize CSC is one of the few companies consistently experiencing growth,

even in recent times of general economic difficulty. CSC Electric Ltd. enjoys contributing to organizations in the

community. It has provided sponsorship to a variety of events and local teams, including the Kamloops Blazers, the Kamloopa Powwow, Project X Theatre, Kamloops Minor Hockey Association and Women’s National Motocross. CSC provides efficient, top-quality service to all clients, regardless of size. The company strives to keep abreast of new technology and offers all of its clients’ workable solutions in a timely, cost-effective manner. CSC believes that having a team of service-oriented individuals who provide quality workmanship has been the secret to its success.

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MINING WEEK 2013 Most of us know the important role that steel plays in our daily lives, whether it’s the steel used to construct our homes, to make our household appliances or to build the transit system we ride to work. But, what is not as wellknown is that B.C.’s metallurgical coal — or steelmaking coal — plays a critical role in producing that steel.

B.C.’s coal exports. It’s important to understand how these exports are good for B.C. and the world. Steelmaking coal is a key economic driver in B.C., generating $5 billion in economic activity annually. The coal supply chain — from mining town to port city — is responsible for more than 26,000 jobs in B.C. in the mining, transpor-

In emerging economies, B.C.’s steelmaking coal is being used to build critical infrastructure, such as housing, hospitals and rapid-

quality of life for people all over the world. Closer to home, steelmaking coal benefits British Columbians in many ways.

which has thousands of daily riders, would require about 30,000 tonnes of steelmaking coal to make. Even the steel in the

success story. Whether it’s providing revenue to support critical government services, creating family-supporting jobs or

transit systems. The province’s steelmaking coal exports are literally providing the materials needed to build a better

For example, the amount of steel used in the new Canada Line r’apidtransit system connecting Richmond and Vancouver,

average car requires about 630 kilograms of steelmaking coal to produce. British Columbia’s steelmaking coal industry is a

building infrastructure around the world, B.C.’s steelmaking coal industry is essential to a better quality of life both here and around the world.

here’s why B.C. coal is crucial Steelmaking coal is required for steel production and British Columbia has been producing among the best-quality steelmaking coal in the world for decades. This quality product accounts for the vast majority of coal production in B.C. and has made our province one of the world’s most important suppliers of steelmaking coal. Recently, there has been a lot of commentary around

tation, shipping and other related sectors. In fact, the average wage in the industry is $107,000. Today, coal is Port Metro Vancouver’s principal export, accounting for about 25 per cent of the total value of exports each year. The industry also contributed close to $400 million to government revenues in 2011 alone, helping to pay for critical programs and services, such as health care and education.

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Aminpro is your project development partner

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In operation since 2010, Aminpro characterizes your ore, both at bench and/or pilot scale. In addition to interpreting the test data, Aminpro can formulate your crushinggrinding-flotation-dewatering circuit configurations. Its models provide its clients with economically optimized process conditions. Aminpro therefore decreases the technical risks related to plant design and provides the best framework for the Capex and Opex evaluations based on maximized NPV. Aminpro has a local presence in B.C. and Canada; a fully equipped metallurgical lab and pilot plant and tailings characterization centre in Santiago, Chile; and a metallurgical lab being commissioned this spring in Lima, Peru. As veterans of B.C.’s mining scene, Aminpro identifies with your needs and will consider shipping your samples from Vancouver to Chile at its cost. Aminpro can be reached by email at aminpro@aminpro.com.

Rivers Workwear at 1780B Versatile Dr. will soon be entering its third year of offering quality service and products for the working men and women of Kamloops. At Rivers, all Carhartt products continue to carry a 20 per cent discount. This is the store to purchase clothing that continues to outperform traditional workwear and remains some of the toughest and most durable on the market. Working woman? Check out Lady Carhartt. The same, tough, durable quality extends into products made for you. Health professional? Rivers’ large selection of Carhartt medical scrubs are here to meet your need. Wondering about tomorrow’s weather? You can rely on Carhartt’s waterproof and breathable rainwear. Children? Rivers carries children’s pants, bib overalls, T-shirts, socks, jackets and hoodies. These will hold up for even the most active kids. Add in Carhartt socks, gloves, belts and wallets and there is something in the store for everyone. For safety on the job site, Rivers has one of the best selections of high-visibility and flame-retardant clothing in the city. And don’t forget your feet. Rivers’ industrial boot and shoe department is expanding to meet the ever-growing needs of the real work world, with quality and competitive pricing to fit every need. Rivers Workwear is open Mondays to Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Venture Kamloops connects mining to community Venture Kamloops is keenly aware of the importance of mining to the community. In fact, one of Venture Kamloops’ key areas of focus is offering support to businesses in the mining sector. As a core component of the local economy, Venture Kamloops recognizes the need for continued expansion and growth in mining and related services. The agency’s goal is to support businesses already located in Kamloops, discuss their needs and work to attract other businesses that complement them. With the mining sector already such

an important part of the local economy, Venture Kamloops is working hard to create opportunity for existing, start-up and relocating businesses. This year, Venture Kamloops will be hosting several mining industry events in the city and is encouraging city business owners and staff to attend one of them, say hello and tell a little about their business and vision. The Venture Kamloops team is staffed with specialists in each of these areas and they have the knowledge, resources and connections businesses at any stage need.

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WEST-CAN INDUSTRIAL & SAFETY • HEAVY DUTY • AUTO PARTS West-Can Industrial Supply has a massive resource of supply chains and distribution centres in North America. West-Can can get you the parts and supplies you want quickly. West-Can Auto Parts was formed in 1979 and purchased in 2003 by current owner Ron Jhaj. Ron is proud to live in Kamloops and has expanded the West-Can group to include Ron Jhaj - Owner West-Can Safety & Industrial and Desert Auto Parts. This expansion provides access to the largest equipment, safety & Industrial and

automotive supplies available in Kamloops. Major companies such as Uni-select, Modern Sales Co-op, Century Valley are just a few of West-Can partners in bringing you the best product at the best price. There are currently 9 stores in the West-Can group and more expansion is planned. West-Can employs over 155 team members and 40 in kamloops. The extremely low staff turnover means an experienced, knowledgeable team that are ready to help you. Time is money and West-Can’s experience and massive product resources will save you both.

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KGHM International Ajax Project

Committed to Kamloops just as we are to the other communities in which we operate. Carlota, Arizona

Franke, Chile

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Sudbury, Canada

Robinson, Nevada

t Partially funded the cleanup of a neighboring mine

t Uses dust suppression sprays and covered stockpiles to maintain air quality

t Maintains air quality through the use of the latest technology

t Fully contains all underground water and reuses where possible

t Monitors air, surface and groundwater to meet environmental standards and protect neighbouring communities

t Donated to repair and reopen of community pool

t Helped local economy by partnering to resurface 50 km of public road

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t Helped define and implement expanded medical services

t Donates funds to local natural habitat protection programs

t Assisted city with improvements to drinking water and storm drains

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RCMI has half-century of mining expertise British Columbia’s Rock Construction & Mining Inc. (RCMI) boasts more than 50 years of combined executive experience in rock excavation. It specializes in drilling and blasting applications, including road and highway construction, quarry and mine production, infrastructure foundations and hydro-electric development across Canada. President Peter Walker formed the company in 2002 after many years in the excavation industry and brought along several other experienced people. The company was founded with the philosophy of providing safe, efficient and guaranteed service, always knowing project parameters before a bid and always meeting client expectations. RCMI has ongoing projects in the mining industry that require new pit development, pit-floor levelling, wall control and specialized drilling. The specialized drilling in pits is to facilitate sump development to allow active de-watering programs. Rock Construction & Mining Inc. has also been involved in the pit-development needs for quarry operations across Canada. The company utilizes both production bench drills and pioneering machines needed for rough terrain to meet the specific needs of the client. RCMI’s personnel are trained in the use of both bulk and packaged explosive products and all initiation systems to meet client production and cost requirements. RCMI has the professional experience to meet all safety and production parameters needed in today’s competitive markets.

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Western Industrial Solutions helps eliminate the paperwork headache

ITH THREE WORKERS killed every day in Canada, having sound a safety procedure on the job site is incredibly important. Middleton Petroleum understands this need and, while never experiencing a major injury in its 30 years of operation, Middleton continues to implement new procedures and technology to maintain its high degree of employee safety and a zeroaccident protocol. Margot Middleton has worked tirelessly through the years to train staff to achieve this. ‘My staff is diligent about safety, but the sheer volume of paperwork has become a major issue to completing work on time,” she said. “It’s also creating a huge headache for my office staff as they try to manage the dozens of safety documents completed by staff every day.” With massive growth in the resource sector, Middleton’s company’s workload has increased dramatically and she knew she needed to find a solution to her safety documentation nightmare. That was when she turned to Kamloops-based software developer Western Industrial Solutions (WIS) and its acclaimed TaskSafe software. Western Industrial Solutions is new to Kamloops, but not to the resource sector or to the requirements for health and safety. The three owners have 60 years of

combined experience building software for mining, forestry and petroleum companies, as well as first-hand experience in the strict safety policies for frontline workers. WIS president Mike Waithe spent some of his career as a company safety officer and struggled daily with the policies and paperwork. “No one denies the need for safety” he said. “We want our employees safe, but they were starting to resent all the forms they had to complete. I saw a problem and knew there was a solution.” Middleton implemented WIS’s TaskSafe field safety-management software, as well as its military grade handheld tablet PCs. Now the worker in the field can quickly and easily complete paperwork and have it sent back to the office instantaneously. “My guys love this product.” Middleton said. “They get paperwork done quicker and with a better understanding of the safety issues. I love it because I get completed and readable safety documents back right away. “I also never have to go rooting through boxes and binders to find them. They are always just a couple of mouse clicks away. The time saving for document completion and managing the paperwork easily covers the cost of TaskSafe.” For more information about Western Industrial Solutions and its TaskSafe software, go online to www.westernindustrialsolutions.com or email info@westernindustrialsolutions.com.

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KGHM International cares about its neighbours KGHM International is working to complete its environmental-assessment application for the Ajax project and plans to submit it by the end of September. While doing so, it is making every effort to continue its corporate tradition of being a good neighbour, providing a safe environment for its employees and the community and contributing to the communities in which it operates. KGHM International has six operating mines in North and South America, three of which are in Canada. The company has been very successful at operating safely near communities and has also strived to be as much a part of those communities as possible. In the very arid climate of Chile, KGHM International operates one mine and is developing another, the latter of which is located within three kilometres of a large community.

Both mines have taken the necessary steps to control and suppress any dust generated through day-today operations. As in Chile, KGHM Internationalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two mines in the United States have taken measures to meet environmental standards and protect

neighbouring communities by monitoring not only air quality, but surface and groundwater as well. And, in Sudbury, Ont., KGHM International has been successful at collecting and diverting underground runoff from operations. The water is fully con-

tained for reuse, with excess pumped to a wastewatertreatment plant. When it became Ajax project operator in 2012, KGHM International undertook the necessary work needed to complete its environmental-assessment application.

The process will provide answers to questions regarding environmental concerns and give guidance as to how KGHM International will continue to meet regulatory standards, just as it has at its other operations. In addition, KGHM International has begun to

get involved in the community through partnerships, donations and sponsorships and aims to show KGHM International is committed to Kamloops. Mining safely for employees, the community and the environment has and will continue to be paramount to KGHM International. Contributing to the communities in which it operates is equally important to the company This has been proven by the many hours of volunteering by employees, the offering of sponsorships to not-for-profit organizations and the partnerships for the improvement and sustainability of the communities. From protecting air quality, to sponsoring a junior soccer league, to drilling wells to increase water supply to a community, to planting native species for regrowth in impacted areas, KGHM International does its part for the communities in which it operates.

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New Afton Mine: Doing What’s Right The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) recently named the recipients of the 2013 awards for outstanding contributions and excellence in the mining industry. New Gold, New Afton was selected for the Viola R MacMillan Award for company or mine development. This is recognition for demonstrating leadership in management and excellence in best practices in bringing the New Afton mine into production. New Afton was also the recipient of the MABC and Province of BC Mining and Sustainability Award which recognizes excellence with regard to safety, environmental performance and engaging local communities. We have formed many relationships to ensure that there are beneﬁts for our First Nations partners and local communities both now and into the future. New Afton is committed to the local community. We have developed a Miner Training Program to ensure all of our workforce are equipped with the right skills to be safe and productive members of the New Gold team. Approximately 75% of our employees were sourced from and live in the local community. Thank you to everyone in the community who has helped make New Afton a success.

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safety is the KEY TO MINING IN B.C. The mining industry remains one of the safest heavy industries in B.C. There have been no fatalities in B.C. mine operations since September 2009 and all industry members are committed to doing everything possible to make sure mine workers go home healthy every day. Mining Association of B.C. members work with the chief inspector of mines and his team of mine inspectors to ensure the highest safety standards are met; that improvements that can be made are made; and that lessons learned from incidents that do occur are shared across the industry. The mining industry is governed by a suite of provincial legislation covering everything from equipment operation and camp conditions to personal-protective equipment and the use of naturalresource roads. WorkSafe BC rates are on the rise across the board and this largely reflects the change in the value of the insurance corporation’s financial portfolio that supports ongoing claim costs. While the individual performance at

each operation varies from year to year, there has not been a negative trend in the mining industry’s safety performance overall. While there is always room to improve, the mining industry is leading the way on safety practices for heavy industry in B.C. The mining industry is also prepared for the worst-case scenarios that it hopes will never face. Each mine site is required to have at least two exits, safe areas stocked with emergency supplies, radio communication equipment, and a well-trained team of emergency responders. Workers keep their safety skills sharp through mine-rescue competitions held each year and overseen by the province’s chief inspector of mines.

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Across B.C., Thompson Valley leaves its mark

ROM MINE SITE to seaport terminal, Thompson Valley Erectors (TVE) has this year completed contracts at Gibraltar Mine and in Prince Rupert at Ridley Terminals. Providing maximum coverage for the construction industry’s requirements, TVE was established in 2005 and has a thriving business for this year. The Kamloops-based company is owned by Grant Toutant (president), Wayne Welsh (general manager) and directors Grant Rerick and Brent Wilkie. The company’s management team is diverse and well-balanced to deploy a wide range of expertise in its respective trades, including millwrighting, boilermaking, piping and structural steel erection. With such credentials, TVE offers a wide

range of technology and communication tools to ensure clients receive the most comprehensive, accurate and up-to-the minute services available. Some of the services provided by Thompson Valley Erectors include complete mine construction (ground-up to a fully operating facility), mechanical and conveyor installations and pipe and tank fabrication. The company has the expertise to demobilize, salvage and relocate complete mine sites. Its 32,000-squarefoot head-office facility, including a fabricating shop and large warehouse, is located on 4.5 acres of land 120 metres from the Trans-Canada Highway, 1.5 kilometres from the major intersections of Western Canada’s four major highways and within five kilometres of CN Rail’s reload facilities. This well-utilized

facility boasts a full-time staff of 10. In addition, TVE has a full cadre of field-administrative staff, an occupational health and safety manager, a quality assurance and control manager, a purchasing and warehouse manager, as well as TVE’s top supervision for industry projects. This is in conjunction with TVE’s satellite office in Prince George, which has been operating since 2005. Thompson Valley Erectors is an A-licensed contractor through the B.C. Safety Authority, with an in-house qualitycontrol manual and program that allows the company to perform work on boilers, pressure vessels, piping, fabrication and alterations. A manufacturing MA licence and CWB certification is also maintained for the company’s fabrication shop for on-site and field work.

TVE can implement on-site welder testing if required for pressure work or CSA W47.1 fusion welding of steel structures. The cornerstone of TVE’s business philosophy is its commitment to the success of its clients and to the industry. TVE has a safety commitment in maintaining ISNetworld and CanQual certification and, in 2011, the company achieved a 98 per cent COR audit certification from an outside auditor, an objective in recognition of TVE’s dedication to safety and leadership on all job sites. A good working relationship with union management in B.C. and Alberta has allowed TVE to develop a favourable rapport, which in turn is essential in providing dedicated and quality tradesmen for its projects. With this kind of

approach to business, it is understandable how the company has built up its portfolio and has been awarded some very exciting projects, which include functioning as a primary contractor for Taseko Mines Ltd. on the Gibraltar Mines Concentrator Expansion Project north of Williams Lake. Over the last three years, TVE has also been onsite for various TECK COAL Quintette Coal Mine contracts at Tumbler Ridge and Sparwood. TVE general manager Welsh (Tumbler Ridge) and president Toutant (Sparwood) oversaw these substantial jobs, from job estimation through to timely completion. At the beginning of January, as a component of the Northern Expansion Project, TVE was at Prince Rupert’s Ridley Terminals to assemble a buckwheel stacker reclaimer, which

is designed to move coal with an increased efficiency. In addition, TVE is currently on location at the Neptune Terminal Port in North Vancouver on the Infrastructure Upgrade Project, where, under the direction of Toutant, its ironworkers are erecting a transfer tower and an ore-storage building. This Canada Gateway Project will continue into the autumn of 2013. Thompson Valley Erectors has gained the confidence and respect of clients across diversified industries through its dedication to safety and quality of work. “TVE is reliable and can take on projects of any magnitude with quality workmanship and focus on safety,” said Toutant. The company continues to be an industry leader, committed to the communities where its employees live and work.

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Progressive grows with mining industry Progressive Rubber Industries is a leader in the manufacturing of abrasion- and corrosion-resistant components for the mining, aggregate and power industries. Progressive Rubber Industries has a wide range of products and services and can handle any project, regardless of size or complexity. The initial material and product evaluation moves quickly through stages of design, fabrication, moulding and lining. Machining, painting, quality control and shipping bring the project to timely

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completion. Progressive has local expertise with a variety of rubber, metal and ceramic materials and has immediate access to polyurethane. Its specialty is lining carbon or stainless steel with natural rubber, synthetic compounds and Linatex. Tanks, chutes, pumps, valves, piping and numerous other components are built or repaired in the shop or on site. The company is committed to reducing costs and downtime, while meeting delivery requirements with high-quality components. Progressive Rubber is also committed to strength-

ening the local economy. The number of area residents employed at Progressive has more than tripled in the past decade and continues to grow. Its employees are given opportunities for further training as the company strives for excellence in industry standards. Progressive has been supplying the global mining industry with custom components for 15 years and will continue to expand its services and vision as the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s demand for mineral resources increases in an age of rapid and exciting change.

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Your business is Belterra’s business Belterra represents a new world view. Its name incorporates its long–established relationships with the world’s leading international manufacturers, including the U.S. and Canada. Belterra represents Canada’s largest distribution network for conveyor-belt components and bulk-material handling solutions. It speaks of the company’s ability to provide complete turnkey-engineered solutions and its intention to contribute as the leading supplier in its industrial sector. Here are two examples in which Belterra was the solution to a problem:

Excessive belt wear from material buildup

Before: In this aggregate application, there is an existing sixfoot load point with no side skirt sealing, causing heavy spillage and no containment for the scraper fines. This caused excessive

belt wear from material buildup, increasing labour costs, reducing operating efficiency and leading to excessive downtime. After: In less than 24 hours, Belterra lengthened the load point to eight feet, installed a new belt-support system and tail box for better tailfines collection and added the proper skirt sealing along both sides of the conveyor. This combination provided effective containment of fines, thus offering extended service life and lower maintenance requirements on the system.

Total conveyor upgrade Belterra was contracted by a large cement-casting company to virtually rebuild an 18-inch and 24-inch conveyor system. The scope of work included extending the 24-inch incline conveyor to accommodate the installation of a new belt-cleaning system, replacing the snub

and head pulleys, adding galvanized conveyor hoods, replacing the conveyor bents and cross supports and adding new ground supports, plates and anchors. Upon completion, Belterra relined the aggregate hopper with AR wear plate. This work was done in two days, with 10 service technicians working12-hour shifts. Belterra has been providing timely access to conveyor belting and material-flow handling products, accessories and solutions since 1969. The firm makes things move for its clients, but has vast experience to know when to step forward and when to simply stay in step. When you need the right product, at the right place and at the right time, Belterra will always support you with the industry’s surest distribution, quickest response and most-competitive pricing.

When your company is looking for Belterra to create custom-engineered solutions to increase productivity, diminish downtime and reduce operating costs, Belterra will bring to your team the technical and creative resources that have made Belterra the industry leader. There’s nothing in Belterra’s world more important than your business. It has 16 branches that boast one of the largest sales and service networks in Canada. Belterra’s customer-oriented maintenance service has earned itself a reputation for being the best in the industry. Belterra’s vision is to be the single source for conveying solutions. Its mission is providing complete conveying solutions with innovation, expertise and enthusiasm in order to achieve operating efficiencies for its material handling customers.

You Can Rely On Us! Here at Intequip we are proud to provide the mining, construction and forestry sectors with industry standard new/used and rebuilt components. Whether you have a P&H Shovel down or are in need of components for a later scheduled maintenance, make us your ﬁrst call.

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SMS Equipment is one of Canada’s leading providers of equipment solutions SMS Equipment is one of Canada’s leading providers of equipment solutions and services for the construction, forestry, mining and utility industries. SMS Equipment holds a unique position in the industry as a one-stop supplier of the most complete range of equipment. They offer only world-renowned brand names of industrial equipment that meet customers’ standards of reliability and productivity. They also offer a select range of production attachments for speci¿c market segments. Partnering with industry leaders, SMS strives to be the NO. 1 solutions provider in the industry. Thier services can be accessed through various branches throughout Canada.

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Thompson Valley Diesel Injection celebrates 26 years in Kamloops Since 1986, Thompson Valley Diesel Injection (TVDI) has been servicing and supporting B.C.’s mining industry. With five full-time employees and more than 80 years of combined experience , TVDI has a comprehensive knowledge of equipment used in underground and open pit mining, exploration and recovery. Specializing in fuel injection and turbocharger technology, TVDI carries an extensive range of exchange inventory. The space between downtime and getting back to full production is the difference between profit and loss. If TVDI does not have the parts to change out, they will fix them on the spot. After all, the company has the expertise

and the experience to do so. Thompson Valley has the latest updates and flashes and OEM scan tools and is up to date in the latest technologies. Thompson Valley Diesel Injection is thankful for its long association with the many companies that make up the mining industry in the Kamloops area and throughout B.C. “ We are fortunate to be in a robust mining province again and we strive to be a valued supplier,” said company owner Holly Anderson. Thompson Valley Diesel Injection’s service centre provides complete turbocharger and fuel injection remanufacturing at 767 Notre Dame Dr. in Kamloops.

DID YOU KNOW The mining industry contributed $36 billion to Canada’s gross domestic product in 2010. This included $8 billion in mineral extraction and $28 billion in mineral processing and manufacturing. — www.mining.ca

DID YOU KNOW The Canadian mining industry employed 308,000 workers in 2010; providing one in every 55 Canadian jobs. — www.mining.ca

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MAY 7TH 9:30am Indoctrination with School Students 10:00am Flag/Banner raising Declaration of NAOSH week 10:30am Mine Rescue Demo 11:00am Fire Extinguisher Demo - Nutech 12noon

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12:30pm Injured Olympics/Fatal Vision Goggles Race Safety Demo’s PPE Fundamental Safety Rules Lock Out Tag Out MAY 8TH 9am-Noon Health and Wellness Fair includes: Diabetic (Blood/sugar) testing Blood Pressure Healthy Eating Habits/Fitness Cholesterol testing Smoking cessation Closing speeches

Graymont is a family owned company whose management team and employees are dedicated to meeting or exceeding customer needs. The company is focused on high calcium and dolomitic lime, value added lime based products such as specialty hydrates and precipitated calcium carbonates, and in the aggregate and pulverized stone business. Graymont has been in the lime business for over 50 years and is among the leaders in the industry in adding new efﬁcient plants and equipment and operates some of the most modern facilities on the continent. Graymont is the third largest producer of lime in North America. In Canada, Graymont subsidiaries have operations from New Bru Brunswick to British Columbia. In addition to Gr Graymont's lime interests, Graymont Materials, loc located in upstate New York and the province of Quebec, provides construction stone, sand an gravel, asphalt products and ready mix and concrete co for the infrastructure and general construction co needs of the area. Graymont’s Pavilion Lime Plant located 35 35kms NW of Cache Creek on Hwy 99 has b been in operation since 1974 and currently employ’s e 40 people at the site. The mine is situated on Ts’kw’aylaxw First Nation land laan on which they have a lease agreement. Graymonts Gr G Pavilion plant enjoys a strong re el relationship with Ts’kw’aylaxw First Nation th Graymont is proud of. that Limestone is mined off of the mountain by d drilling and blasting and is then loaded onto 4 40 ton haul trucks and hauled to a crusher w where it is crushed into 2” stone. The stone iis then fed into the pre-heater ( this is the cy cylinder shaped structure you see beside the

steam stack as you drive by) and then into the kiln where it is cooked into quicklime for pulp mills, gold mines and even supplies Domtar to slake out impurities in their process. The two kilns have a combined annual production capacity of 183,960 tonnes. The kiln is heated by a coal fired burner, but the company is looking into burning bio-mass to lower their carbon output. In 2003, Graymont became a part owner of Grupo Calidra. Calidra is the largest lime producer in Mexico, with seventeen production sites in Mexico and one in Honduras. The company, like Graymont, is privately held and mines some of the highest quality limestone deposits in Mexico. Graymont and Calidra have a strong commitment to their customers. Having placed a deliberate emphasis on lime production, both companies have successfully demonstrated a solid history of growth. The result of this development is both financial stability and access to adequate capital. Graymont and Calidra have also dedicated specific resources toward such important areas as quality control, geology, engineering and environmental issues. Both companies have also secured extensive, high-quality stone reserves, ensuring a solid position for many years to come. Graymont looks forward to continuing our work across North America and in so doing, helping to improve our environment, contributing to communities as a good neighbor, adding value as a responsible business partner, and continuing to provide high quality products to our customers.

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Graymont is committed to protection of the environment, whether through the use of our products for environmental remediation or by controlling the impact of our operations on the environment. Many of Graymont's products are used to protect the environment, and we are actively searching for new product applications to help reduce the impact of human activity on the environment. To minimize the impact of our operations, Graymont: • Reduces the use of hazardous products wherever possible. • Assures proper handling and disposal of hazardous wastes. • Meets or exceeds environmental laws and regulations applicable in each jurisdiction where we operate. • Identiﬁes and prevents risks to the environment and biodiversity. • Ensures appropriate response in the event of an environmental incident or emergency.

Graymont is the third largest producer of lime in North America. We are a privately held company, ﬁrst incorporated in 1948 in Canada. Graymont’s operations include the Graymont Lime Group, with four individual marketing regions, and Graymont Materials, operating in upstate New York and the province of Quebec. Graymont also operates a network of terminals and ofﬁces across North America to coordinate the sale and transportation of our products from our production locations to our customers. In addition, Graymont has a partnership with Grupo Calidra, the largest lime producer in Mexico. The employees and management team of Graymont are dedicated to meeting or exceeding customer needs with a reliable supply of quality products and services. GRAYMONT'S PRINCIPAL PRODUCTS • High Calcium and Dolomitic Quicklime and Hydrated Lime • Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) • Limestone • Construction Stone • Ready-Mix Concrete • Asphalt • Specialty Building Lime Products

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MINING WEEK 2013 Twenty-six high-school students took part in the annual Heavy Metal Rocks program in April at the Tk’emlups Indian Band gravel pit. The program gives on-the-job experience to students as they consider career options after graduation. The three-day program saw students operate 13 types of heavy-construction equipment under the guidance of experienced operators. The program is made possible via the volunteer efforts of 50 companies and sponsors. Dave Eagles/KTW

DID YOU KNOW 150 pounds of copper are used in hybrid vehicles. Copper effectively transfers heat, which increases the electrical component efficiency by allowing them to operate at lower temperatures. More than half the copper is located throughout the car’s wiring harness and electrical components. — www.miningweek.com

DID YOU KNOW Average 2011 employee earnings in the mining industry increased by seven per cent, to $115,700 per employee from $108,100 per employee in 2010. — PricewaterhouseCoopers, Forging Ahead: The Mining Industry in British Columbia 2011

Highland Valley Copper Celebrates Mining Week - As Partners in the Community At Teck Highland Valley Cooper, we consider people, the environment and our communities of interest with every decision we make. For the past 27 years Highland Valley Copper has played a major role in the local economy and the mine employs over 1,300 people. Wages and benefits for the last year totaled $169 million. The spin-off benefit of that money goes towards local services, stores and businesses.

Teck is Committed to Community Investment

In 2012 HVC provided funding through donations and sponsorship in excess of $450,000 to local charitable organizations and education. Through our Community Partnership Initiative an additional $279,000 was contributed to non-profit organizations and other initiatives that strengthen our communities.

Learn more about our operation by joining us at “Mining Day” in Kamloops May 11, 2013 Big Little Science Center 985 Holt Street • 11am-4pm Learn about Highland Valley Copper’s recycling program. Bring your used household zinc alkaline batteries (AAA, AA, C, D and 9-volt) and we will recycle them at our Teck Trail Operations. We are committed to engaging with communities to ensure that all questions and concerns are being heard. With that in mind we have established a number of channels of communication. We can be reached by Email: hvc.feedback@teck.com or Toll Free Telephone: 1-855-523-3429

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From B.C. to Peru, Sims Group has mining industry covered If you have a big job to get done, Sims Group can help. Based in Prince George, the group of three companies — A.L. Sims & Son, Roktek Services, Skeena Power Systems and BAT Construction — can help with everything from equipment to the work itself. A.L. Sims & Son offers services in remanufacturing and refurbishing equipment, repairing equipment, mechanical services, mobile welding and fabrication and equipment rental and sales for surface and underground. The company’s fleet includes bulldozers, excavators, loaders, lifts, compactors, surface drills, scrapes, rock trucks, underground mining equipment, compressors and service-picker trucks. Roktek — which recently opened a location in Peru — can help with civil and mining tunnel projects, underground mine development and mining, surface-pit development and quarrying, drilling and blasting, remote-site access and development and engineering consulting and project management.

Skeena Power Systems offers services including powerline and substation construction and maintenance, underground electrical work, electrical mine services, telecommunications, commercial design, supply and installation, communication (copper and fibre optic), complete maintenance, quality control and project installations and retrofits. BAT Construction provides services including scaling, horizontal drain drilling, trim blasting, mesh installation, rock and soil anchors, retaining walls, shotcrete, grouting, remoteaccess construction and mine services. For more information about Sims Group, go online to simsgroup.ca.

DID YOU KNOW Mineral exploration occurs throughout B.C.; however, the land actually impacted by mineral exploration activities is estimated to be about 0.01 per cent — www.miningweek.ca

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TIB signs agreement with B.C.Aboriginal Mine Training Association The T’kemlups Indian Band has signed an agreement with the B.C. Aboriginal Mine Training Association (BCAMTA) to transform a vacant field into an RV park adjacent to the Tournament Capital Ranch in Rayleigh. What’s innovative about the arrangement is that 48 aboriginal candidates will receive heavy equipment operator (HEO) training while working on a community-development project. “Our vision for the Rayleigh field project is to extend our economic development arm in partnership with the BCAMTA, the City of Kamloops and the province of British Columbia through meaningful land development in the area known as Softball City,” TIB Chief Shane Gottfriedson said. “Capturing economic activity through a camp-

ground and RV park is another example of TIB creating partnerships in training with the BCAMTA and putting our people first.” The project is located at 5935 Yellowhead Hwy., with training and construction continuing to Sept. 20. The BCAMTA will offer six eight-week ITAaccredited heavy equipment operator training programs (one of two ITA accredited programs in B.C.) that include a four-week road-builders’ certification and four weeks of on-site, on-equipment training. Instruction services have been contracted to Thompson Rivers University, which has been a preferred supplier of training for the BCAMTA for the last three years. The training is funded through the BCAMTA and partners.

DID YOU KNOW Exploration spending by survey participants, including greenfield exploration and exploration on developing and produc ng properties, increased by 113 per cent from $203 million in 2010 to $431 million in 2011. — PricewaterhouseCoopers, Forging Ahead: The mining industry in British Columbia 2011

While the BCAMTA has committed to work with the needs of industry, the project also meets the needs of the community. Previous training sessions have been held on mining sites in preparation for placement of aboriginal candidates in mining careers and this project partners to develop commercial land for a First Nations government. It’s the type of project the BCAMTA hopes to replicate around the province. In fact, there is already an HEO project with the Williams Lake Indian Band. With five offices across the province, the BCAMTA has trained, supported and placed more than 500 aboriginal candidates in sustainable employment.

DID YOU KNOW Net mining revenues for gold in British Columbia in 2011 were $154 million. — PricewaterhouseCoopers, Forging Ahead: The mining industry in British Columbia 2011

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New Gold keeping up with best in the world Usually, when someone utters the phrase “there are a lot of moving parts,” it’s for effect. Not so when those words are coming out of Craig Lockhart’s mouth. The mill manager at New Gold’s New Afton Mine, Lockhart is responsible for overseeing the plant in which raw ore is refined into something of value — something known in the industry as “concentrate.” He was there when the mill was fired up for the first time in the summer of 2011 and when the mine’s first 50-ton truck-load of concentrate was shipped out to buyers. And, Lockhart said, to say things have been running smoothly since production began would be an understatement. “From the day we just mashed that button until today, we’ve seen uncommonly few mistakes,” he said. “With a circuit as com-

plex as it is, with that many moving parts, we haven’t put many holes in anything yet. “The whole circuit is working together very well, and it’s doing what it’s supposed to do very well.” For a milling process involving so many abrasive steps and so much brute force, Lockhart said, that’s an impressive feat. The process New Gold is following to turn New Afton dirt into copper and gold is a complicated one. The mine is an underground block-cave operation, with four kilometres of tunnels underneath Teck’s old open-pit Afton site. The raw ore is extracted through a process of drilling out earth from above the tunnels and collecting the material after it falls. From there, a series of conveyor belts take the ore back up to the surface — coming out just west of the old Afton pit.

The ore — made up of one per cent copper and 0.6 parts per million gold — then goes to a large stockpile adjacent to the pit before being pulled by conveyor belt into the mill itself. Upon entering the mill, the ore is dumped into a large processor in which it’s rattled around alongside hundreds of five-inch steel balls. From there, it’s screened and sent to a second, smaller processor containing three-inch steel balls. A third processor — keeping with the theme — contains one-inch steel balls. After that, the material is sent into a series of float cells — large vats containing water and a mix of chemicals to further separate the valuables from the dirt. The finished concentrate is then dumped into a storage pile to be trucked off to Vancouver and, eventually, shipped overseas.

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By the time the ore has been processed, the amount of copper in the concentrate is in the 28 per cent neighbourhood. It also contains 20 to 30 grams per ton of gold. Lockhart said the turnaround time for a particular piece of ore can be anywhere between 60 minutes and 24 hours. “We’re dealing with nature and we’re dealing with minerals,” he said. “Some of it’s going to flow and some of it’s not.” Lockhart said New Afton management is happy with the early results of the operation. “We’re certainly pretty pleased,” he said. “If you look at start-ups around the world, we’re keeping up with some of the best.” Robert Gallagher, president and chief executive officer of New Gold, addresses a large crowd of dignitaries and the general public during the grand-opening celebration at the New Afton operation in September 2012. KTW file photo

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Mining is a major economic driver in B.C. “Mining remains a major driver of development and sustained economic activity throughout the province, where it offers employment, education and economic growth opportunities that may otherwise be difficult to achieve and, in some cases, may not have existed.” — Karina Brino, president & CEO, Mining Association of BC

INING, BY ITS NATURE, drives regional economic development and the growth of international trade and investment. According to PricewaterhouseCoopers’ annual mining survey report, Forging Ahead: The mining industry in British Columbia 2011, released in May 2012, results “continued to reaffirm how important the mining industry is to the provincial economy.” Gross mining revenues for the B.C. mining industry in 2011 were

reported as $9.9 billion. This $2 billion increase from the previous year, 2010, was due primarily to higher metallurgical coal prices and an increase in the number of coal shipments. Adding to this jump in revenues, the industry “stimulated the economy with an additional $3 billion in overall direct industry expenditures.” In 2011, the B.C. mining industry made total payments to the government of $805 million, an increase of $114 million from payments made in 2010. The average number of individuals employed by the B.C. mining industry in 2011 increased to 9,310, compared to 8,195 in 2010. The average employee earnings also showed an increase — $115,700 per employee, up from $108,100 in 2010. The Mining Association of

BC commissioned a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers, published in late 2011, called Economic Impact Analysis, which defined the economic impact of mining in British Columbia. Conclusions from this report reveal that direct and indirect economic impact from mining in BC was $8.9 billion in 2010. This amount is the total sum of “all economic activity that has taken place in connection with expenditures made through BC mining companies.” The provincial mining industry contributes to the economy of the province both directly and indirectly. Mining creates jobs, pays salaries and generates tax revenues. More indirectly, mining companies purchase goods from suppliers who, in turn, purchase goods from other companies.

Workers in the industry spend wages at local businesses that subsequently spend those dollars on suppliers and other materials. Governments — federal, provincial and local — collect taxes on these activities. “The payments our industry makes to government translate directly into spending on core government operations and support a stable provincial economy” Brino said. Mining, by its nature, drives international trade and investment, just as it drives regional economic development on a local scale. As Canada’s largest producer of copper, its only producer of molybdenum and its largest exporter of coal, British Columbia is Canada’s Gateway to the Pacific, closely aligned with Asian markets who are powering the global economy. B.C. is well placed to respond to the increasing worldwide demand for high-quality steel-making coal, copper and industrial minerals, a great deal of which is exported to China and India.

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Highland Valley and its wildlife connection

HEN YOU think of Highland Valley Copper (HVC), you likely think of all the heavy equipment and the army of folks who spend their days bringing minerals out of the earth. You might not think about feral horses. But, those same folks who head down the highway daily have been contemplating their equine neighbours — and how to move them on to greener pastures. For the past year, HVC has had a feral-horse management plan designed to move the herd that has claimed parts of the valley as its own and successfully found new homes for 13 feral horses late last year. The others, considered too old for adoption, were released back into the valley area. Each was examined by a veterinarian, vaccinated and dewormed. HVC partnered with the B.C. SPCA and local First

Feral horses near Highland Valley Copper, like this group, are finding greener pastures in which to roam, thanks to the mining company.

Nations bands and the province. The program isn’t the only one HVC staff are involved in that focuses on the surrounding habitat. Tree planting has been a longtime program as areas where the mining potential

has been exhausted are targeted to return to a natural state. Although thousands of trees have been planted, it is a challenge for the company because the soil that remains often has a poor structure and doesn’t hold

which created a challenge to see the new trees and bushes grow to maturity. To deal with this, HVC established two-hectare area on an inactive tailings pond, into which it mixed biosolids and woodchips with tailings materials.

water well. It also often lacks many of the nutrients required to feed the new seedlings. And, where there is open space and some green leaves to munch on, there are deer and moose that also frequent the area and eat their fill —

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