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Les joins lobby against WTE Within months of leaving office, former Chilliwack MLA John Les has been hired as a professional opponent to Metro Vancouver’s waste-to-energy incinerator plans. Les registered as a lobbyist for Belkorp Environmental Services last month, an appointment that extends until Aug. 1, 2014. The company owns Wastech Services, which operates the Cache Creek Landfill. “I was approached by them. Obviously their objectives fall very much in line with what has historically been my position on waste management in the Lower Mainland,” said Les. “The objective is that there would be no waste incineration in the Lower Mainland. I think the residents of the Fraser Valley here share that objective.” During his time as MLA, Les vehemently opposed the proposed WTE project, citing concerns about emissions from the incinerator damaging the sensitive Fraser Valley airshed. As a lobbyist, he will continue to advocate for solutions other than incineration. “There is a requirement to maximize recycling before other options such as incineration. Landfilling should be considered. And if we do a good job of recycling, then actually the very best fuels for incineration are taken out of the waste stream,” said Les.

Allie Aie was first off the starter’s block to lead the 33rd annual Terry Fox Run in Ashcroft last Sunday. Thirty-eight participants raised $3,462.50 - both figures are higher than last year’s. Marjorie McLean raised $1,500 alone for the Terry Fox Foundation.

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R C Legion Ashcroft Branch 113 Annual Golf Tournament held Sept 7, 2013 Again, the weather was hot and the drinks were cold. A big Thanks to the 44 golfers who came out to help support the Legion and the Organizations we donate too. Funds raised go to help support the Legion Sports Events,Veterans, Seniors, Cadets, Students and others within the Community that might require assistance. Thanks to the Sea Cadets who prepared a very tasty BBQ’d Steak dinner. Also a big Thanks to all the Volunteers that made the event possible and a Special Thank You to the following businesses and people that donated prizes to help make the event a success: From Kamloops: Kal Tire, Costco, Finning, BCAA, Golf World, Molson’s, Home Depot & from Burnaby: Better Meals. Local Businesses: Star House, Dairy Queen, Chevron A/W, CC Husky, Big Sky Husky, PetroCan, Shell, Lordco, Graymont, The Journal, Trimac, Semlin GC Seniors Men’s, Semlin GC, Wastech, Safety Mart, Arrow Transportation, CC Veterinarian Hospital, Ashcroft Treating, Hungry Herbies, Stan Aie, Brian Henderson, Bill Perry, Danny Hughes, Stearn Fredrickson & Karen Whitehead (Epicure Selections).

From the Executive & Members of The Ashcroft Royal Canadian Legion Branch 113,Thank You to all and we hope to see you at the Branch.

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Follow the stolen car

Sept. 11 the Ashcroft Detachment assisted the Kamloops Rural Detachment in locating a 1993 yellow Subaru Loyale. The car had originally been left at the Big Sky station on Hwy 1 after it had broken down on Aug. 15. At that time, the owner removed the plates. It disappeared the same day and a suspect from Hat Creek was identified. The suspect was questioned and stated that he’d spoken with the owner and was under the impression that it was his to take. He attempted to drive it home, but he abandoned it after it broke down on the highway. After than, it disappeared again, taken by unknown suspects. The matter is still under investigation by the Kamloops Rural Detachment.

Jetta speed demon

Aug. 12 at 2 pm Traffic Services officers stopped a vehicle in Cache Creek on Hwy 1 near the Starhouse Restaurant which was travelling at 98 kph in the 50 kph zone. The 29 year old Abbotsford woman woman was given a ticket for excessive speed and her 2002 Volkswagen Jetta was impounded for seven days.

Man charged with possession

Aug. 12 at 4 pm police stopped a vehicle on Hwy 1 in Cache Creek at Old Cariboo Rd. for speeding. While speaking to the driver, the officer noted the smell of marijuana in the 2013 Jeep Wrangler. A package containing 1.85 pounds of dried bud was located and seized. The driver and sole occupant, a 27 year old Nanaimo man, was arrested and faces a charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking. He was also issued a ticket for speeding.

Still fight left in him

Aug. 13 around noon police were called to the Nugget Motel in Cache Creek for an assault in progress between two of the motel’s residents. A 73 year old man was arrested for allegedly punching an 80 year old man. There were no serious injuries. The 73 year old was arrested for assault and lodged in cells until sober.

Long distance threats

Aug. 13 at 3 pm police received a complaint from a 17 year old Cache Creek man that he was receiving threatening messages via Facebook from

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a 19 year old man in Chetwynd. Both were contacted by police who determined that threatening messages were going both ways. They were advised to block each other’s messages and avoid contact.

Drunk in a public place

Aug. 13 at 5 pm police received a complaint of a man acting strangely in Heritage Place Park in Ashcroft. The 21 year old Ashcroft man was located on Railway Ave. near the trailer park. He was observed to be highly intoxicated and was arrested for being drunk in a public place. He was held in cells until sober.

Drinking beer in public

Aug. 14 at 5:30 pm while patrolling the Cache Creek park during a softball tournament, a male spectator was observed drinking beer in public. He was not intoxicated. He was cooperative and poured out his beer. The officer gave him a verbal warning.

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Aug. 16 at 10 am police received a complaint from a resident of Brink St. in Ashcroft that two men in a car were trying to sell him gold jewellry. The men are known by police to be operating in the area, especially in Clinton. The men are usually accompanied by two women, all of whom are of East Indian origin, and drive a light coloured sub-compact car. The men were not located. Police advise that the jewellry is not gold.

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Aug. 16 at 6:30 pm BC Ambulance requested assistance with a potentially agitated man who called them after driving to the Ashcroft hospital and finding out it was closed. Police located the 31 year old Cache Creek man who was calm but suspected that he had food poisoning. They stayed with him until BC Ambulance arrived to transport him to Kamloops. RCMP delivered his dog to the Ashcroft animal control officer for care.

Aug. 15 at 7 pm RCMP received a call from Forestry to advise them of a brushfire northeast of the Bonaparte Reserve and southwest of Arrowstone Park. The fire was under control but had been caused by a vehicle fire. The owner was located, a 35 year old Cache Creek man, who advised that he had been fourwheeling in the The Sheriff’s Office and County Jail down at Pozzy’s western town just area in above Deadman Flats.

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No Fall legislature Black Press VICTORIA – The B.C. government is not planning a fall session for the legislature. That could change if a labour dispute shuts down public schools, with contracts expired since spring for teachers and school support staff. The government could call an emergency sitting to impose a settlement if the school year is disrupted by strike action. But the scheduled session from October through November will not be held, as has become routine for the B.C. Liberal government. After a brief session to table a pre-election budget in February, the government adjourned in March to begin the campaign, then recalled the legislature in July to debate the budget and ministry spending estimates. Meeting those minimum requirements took 36 sitting days. NDP house leader John Horgan said Premier Christy Clark apparently prefers “running the government out of a Vancouver office building,” with an agenda almost entirely devoted to liquefied natural gas exports to Asia. Even if the government isn’t ready to present its taxation plan for LNG, there are issues such as power and water use and greenhouse gas emissions that should be debated, Horgan said. Finance Minister Mike de Jong said he hopes to have a gas export tax plan ready for public view by the end of 2013. Barring an emergency session, the legislature will resume next February with a throne speech describing the government’s priorities and a new budget for 2013-14.

Dion and Winwood take First at tournament Mixed Doubles Winners posed looking slightly worn out after a sweltering day of tennis In Ashcroft on Sept.14 at the ADTA Fall Tournament. (L-R): Gloria Mertens and Arno Hellner came in Fourth, Tiger Yang and son Daniel placed Second, Clem Dion and Tony Winwood took First place, and Andy Kormendy and Sterling Cave (a junior player) took Third Spot.

Northern regional district opts out of provincial recycling plan Prince George Free Press The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George has declined to provide drop depot recycling collection services on behalf of Multi-Material BC. In May 2014, the respon-

sibility for collecting and processing household recycling will be changing in BC. The new product stewardship program for “Packaging and Printed Paper” (PPP) that is being introduced will shift all re-

sponsibility for recycling of PPP from a public service to a privately funded system. In June, MMBC invited local governments across BC to enter into arrangements where local governments would col-

lect paper and packaging products to be recycled on behalf of MMBC. Local governments were given until Sept. 16 to respond to the offer. The Regional District was provided with an offer to provide drop depot collection services on behalf of MMBC to serve those regional residents outside municipal boundaries The Regional District Board reviewed the financial incentive and contract from MMBC and determined the risk to the Regional District was too great. “The contract MMBC provided is heavily weighted in their favour and sets out Cache Creek Communities in Bloom Chair Carmen Ranta (right) presents Cache Creek Dairy Queen extremely with a Certificate of Appreciation for being a Corporate Sponsor for the Cache Creek CiB program this high stanyear. Accepting for DQ are owner Janine Littlewood (waving), Donna Pierro and Doug Grinder. dards and

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significant penalties for noncompliance. It would require the Regional District to make substantial capital upgrades to many of our present collection sites without an opportunity to recoup those costs,” said Terry Burgess, Chair of the Regional District’s Environment and Parks Committee. “In short, it’s not a deal we are at all comfortable with.” With the Regional District refusing to enter into a deal with MMBC, it is now up to MMBC to pursue drop depot collection services through the private sector. The change to the recycling regulation means that starting in May 2014, it is no longer the responsibility of local government to provide recycling collection services. MMBC will be responsible for securing the collection of packaging and printed paper for recycling. “At this point, we don’t know what recycling services will be available to residents after May 2014. Those are decisions that MMBC has to make,” said Burgess. “We encourage MMBC to ensure residents in our region have equal, if not better access to recycling services than what is presently offered,” said Burgess. The Regional District currently operates 17 different multi-material drop depots throughout the region. The depots accept newspaper, mixed paper products, milk jugs and cans.

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Learning to live with wild animals There’s a slight nip in the air these mornings, just enough to tell us that Fall is close at hand, followed soon afterwards by Winter. More than that, wildlife is more noticeable as bears, deer, cougar and other animals forage for the cold days ahead. Bear sightings and stories are becoming more popular by the day as residents all over the area report seeing them in town, near residents, on the streets. It happens every year. And every year, people’s first reaction is to phone the police or the Conservation office to have the “problem” taken care of. That means, shoot it. No, they don’t tranquilize. No, they don’t relocate it. Folks, we live in a beautiful part of the country, and part of that beauty is the wildlife. Growing up in the city, the only wildlife I saw were racoons, skunks, stray cats and dogs, birds... I was ecstatic when I saw my first moose in Riding Mountain National Park when I was 18. Did you know moose can kill? They may be silly-looking beasts to our eyes, but those hooves and antlers come in real handy on an animal with a short temper. Especially when they feel threatened by excited people or dogs, or children throwing rocks or snowballs. Instead of fearing wildlife, let’s teach our children to respect them and stay a safe distance away from them. Even most wild animals adhere to the “you don’t bother me and I won’t bother you” unspoken rule. That goes for adults as well. A crowd of gawkers gathering around a cornered bear, moose, bobcat, etc. is not going to end well. Bears don’t become habituated to people by accident: it happens because there are some who routinely feed them. Same as deer. Racoons. You name it. They think it’s cute. Until it tries to bite someone because the food isn’t there. Wild animals are wild and for the most part, unused to humans. If you see a bear, avoid it. If you feel cornered, make some noise. If you know of an area where bears are known to feed, don’t go there. If we want to eliminate every bear we see, we won’t be seeing them for long.

A PAIR OF HORSES nuzzle each other in a corral with several other horses at Historic Hat Creek Ranch VICTORIA – When Christy Clark became premier in 2011, one of her first priorities was to delay steep increases in BC Hydro rates. BC Hydro was heading to the B.C. Utilities Commission to apply for rate increases totalling 32 per cent over three years. This, obviously, was a problem for an unelected premier whose single message was that she was good for families, and who faced an election in two years. The government’s Mr. FixIt, Rich Coleman, first tried to delay a couple of expensive seismic upgrades, adding to the long history of political fiddles that pushed off expensive problems. BC Hydro’s engineers soon convinced him that if the creaky old Ruskin and Campbell River dams were to bust in a quake, it wouldn’t be good for families downstream. Coleman scraped up some internal savings in the vast utility and met Clark’s pre-determined target of keeping rate increases below four per cent in the pre-election period. Mission accomplished, as George W. Bush might have said. Then last week, an August working paper on the need for BC Hydro rate hikes was leaked. It showed BC Hydro making a case for new increases totaling 26 per cent over two years. The leak came via the Canadian Office and Professional Employees local 378, the BC Hydro inside staff union that has a history of mostly juvenile attacks on the B.C. Liberal government.

deferred debt from previous political meddling. In August I reported that as many as 20 of BC Hydro’s existing private power purchase contracts will be cancelled or deferred. This was also seized upon to portray private power as the root of all evil, Tom Fletcher both financially and environmenttfletcher@blackpress.ca ally. In fact the attrition rate on these projects has always been about one out of three. This is what hapBill Bennett, the current energy pens when the risks of expanding minister, spent the next couple of days the provincial electrical grid are shared repeating to anyone who would listen with private investors. that this initial proposal had already These run-of-river and wind probeen rejected, and that work was well jects were promoted to maximize clean along to make the rate increase more energy sources, as well as to spread the palatable. Perhaps it’s back to where it grid to remote areas. This was Gordon was in 2011. Campbell’s climate change strategy. COPE 378 and the NDP played Then came the gas boom. Clark their rehearsed roles. Both tried to seized upon liquefied natural gas exblame the situation on private power ports as the key to future prospercontracts. The union and its politic- ity, and the government soon declared al front are less concerned about rising burning gas “clean” as long as it facilipower bills than they are about holding tates LNG production. onto the state monopoly on electricity Bennett now acknowledges that generation. gas-fired power plants are an option for Energy industry lawyer David the future. They are cheaper than hyAustin calculates that of the proposed dro, small or large. 26.4-per-cent increase, about 3.5 per Bennett’s two tasks are to supply incent can be attributed to BC Hydro dustry with cheap power and get conbuying power from private sources, sumer rates under control. It looks as if at prices competitive with new public the gas is being turned up, and Site C is power sources such as the Site C dam. moving to the back burner. Most of it comes from the overdue repairs to those old dams, other costly Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter projects including the addition of tur- and columnist for Black Press. bines to two Columbia River dams, and

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Bears on the prowl in Cache Creek Dear Editor Last night, Wednesday, Sept. 11, about 10:15 pm, Les was opening the curtains so the house plants would get morning light, when he saw a 2-3 year old bear walking up Winchester Rd. heading north. We watched as it got to the house at the end of Winchester Rd. and Collins Rd., at the corner on Winchester, sniffing the air as it walked. It stopped there and started heading toward the apple tree just over the fence. Right then a car turned onto Winchester from Collins. The bear stopped, turned and started back

COMMUNITY down Winchester. The car came around the corner of Winchester, the bear spotted the car, the car spotted the bear, the bear started running, the car followed it, and the bear ran off to the right near the end of Winchester. The car stopped, backed up and turned as if looking for the bear for a few seconds. The car then turned and went down Frontier Rd. About one minute later the bear came back out and also went down Frontier Rd. We just wanted to let people know, at least one bear is around this Cache Creek area looking for food. Les and Debi Alexander Cache Creek

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letters to the editor Fabulous support for 2013’s Terry Fox Run Dear Editor On behalf of the Terry Fox Run, we would like to thank the wonderful and enthusiastic 33 walkers, runner and bikers who along with their generous sponsors helped the Ashcroft and Cache Creek Terry Fox Run raise $3462.50 in this year’s event held on Sept. 15. Special thank you to David Durksen for manning

the much needed water station; to Sue and Sandy at Trackside for their donation of ice; to Ron Oliver for the hot dog BBQ; to Merv McKague for the energizing post-run drinks; and to the Aie families for their clean-up efforts. Final thank you to Wendy and The Journal, for their always supportive promotion and advertising of this very important annual event. Those of us who have survived cancer will always be indebted to all of you who give of your time, money and energy – to help find the cure. See you in 2014 …. The more, the merrier. Deb and Cam Tedford Ashcroft

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Elvis returns The Wellness Festival committee plans to invite “Elvis” back again for next year’s Festival. Elvis impersonator Steve Elliott from Chilliwack, drew rave reviews and some new fans after his three performances at July’s Wellness Festival in Ashcroft. Next year’s Festival will be held July 18-20.

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Remembering the hard working Walt Adams by Esther Darlington MacDonald The big craggy man with large pale blue eyes was the regional electrician many of us knew back when. Which is really not so long ago. When you think of how much he gave the area by way of service, wisdom, and far ahead thinking. Thinking that always seemed so reasonable, you couldn’t understand why things didn’t happen the way that Walter saw it. For example, one of the things Walt couldn’t understand, was why Cariboo cattle had to be shipped to Alberta for slaughter and processing? Wasn’t it reasonable to have that kind of resource more practical right here, where the cattle are produced? Well sure. So it seemed. And undoubtedly there will be logical explan-

ations why we have to ship cattle hundreds of miles by truck. And I will not go into the condition the cattle arrive in when they get to the point of departure from this world altogether. Walter’s working garment was a workman’s coverall. Sometimes, he wore a cap. He spoke in a quiet tone. Sometimes, so quiet, you had to ask him to repeat himself. But make no mistake about it, Walter’s forthright opinions (Yes, by darn, he was opinionated. Opinionated as Winston Churchill. And many of his opinions were not appreciated. Particularly if they had something to do with honesty, uncompromising integrity, and an acute avoidance of the euphemism to pretty things up). Walt arrived in Clinton in 1948. He bought the Cariboo Lodge with friend DESERT HILLS RANCH FredSummer is coming to an end and Desert dy Hoad. Hills Ranch is gearing up for Fall The ONIONS, POTATOES, BEETS, lodge CARROTS ARE LOOkINg gREAT! later beDesert Hills Ranch still has a variety of fresh came the fruits and vegetables grown right on the farm. Cariboo Open 9:30 am to 5:00 pm – 7 Days a week Motor Desert Hills Ranch Winter Storage Ad Inn. The will be on October 19th -20th two men THE PumPkIN CANNON IS BACk! operatOctober 12th 2013 - 11:00 am to 4:00 pm ed the So many specials and events this year so please check our website at www.deserthillsranch.com hotel for 16 years. A long time for a opening October 5th business partnerIL L S RA RT H N E ship to CH ES last. But D Walter simply explained ASHCROFT, B.C. it as a For more information please visit our “good website at www.deserthillsranch.com or phone us at 1-250-453-9878 business relation-

ship”. A prairie born socialist, Walt grew up in Swift Current Saskatchewan, the country that Tommy Douglas worked in. Times were tougher than tough on the prairies, so Walter came west to British Columbia in 1938. Worked as an electrician in Vancouver. During the war however, Walt would return to the family farm at Swift Current to help with the harvesting. Walter was never far from his agricultural roots. In those days, it took eight weeks to get permission to leave B.C.’s employment as an electrician, to work help on the farm. “They just had to know where you were in those days”. In today’s climate of worry about how much governments know about us and what many believe is an invasion of privacy, conditions in those war years in Canada breached any consideration of that kind. Walter’s parents were from England, and both were socialists. “My father was one of the founders of the C.C.F. party. I have always been a socialist”. Moving to ranch country, where socialism is a dirty word, might have meant economic disaster for Walter. But the man’s personality, integrity in business, won Walter a lot of friends, many of whom didn’t agree with his politics, but the strength of personality won over biases. Walt was an entirely dependable working tradesman, as well as a business man. He was clearly a round peg in a square hole in this area. But many of his opinions melded with the opinions of others. Particularly in the area of producing foodstuffs here and making us less reliant on foreign pro2013 TAX SALE duce and meat. In accordance with Section 403 of the Local Government Act, the He thought we following properties will be sold for taxes by public auction on Monday, should be growSeptember 30, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., in the Village of Clinton Council ing our own, Chambers, 1423 Cariboo Highway, Clinton, BC, unless the delinquent and creating property taxes owing plus interest are sooner paid. Information employment. regarding these properties or Tax Sale procedures may be obtained at In this day of the Village Office prior to the Tax Sale. multi nationLegal Description Location Upset Price al trade, such Lot 56B, Clinton Townsite 301 Smith Avenue $3,185.42 Roll: 00130.000 ideas seem alLot 78A, Clinton Townsite 208 Cariboo Avenue $1,468.70 most VictorRoll: 00182.000 ian. But Walt’s Lot 3, Plan 27618, Dist Lot 962 1418 Carson Street $8,164.50 Clinton Townsite Roll: 00240.030 belief that the Lot A, Plan KAP27077 1317 Carson Street $1,626.54 Cariboo’s abilClinton Townsite Roll: 00331.000 ity to produce Bay #6, Cutoff Valley MHP #6 – 205 Cariboo Avenue $1,135.92 MHR# 36367, Clinton Townsite Roll: 70028.061 food was treJoanne Molnar, Collector mendous, and

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the potential was almost entirely ignored. I wonder what he would think of Ashcroft’s Desert Hills farm? I bet he would be more than pleased to see those formerly semi desert mesas turned into greatly productive suppliers of produce. Walter’s history on Clinton council was stormy. Walt’s accusations about conflict of interest seem today, utterly justified. But back then, in the 1970’s, it was a given. And no one thought about it much. Regardless of differences, Walter and his fellow councillors were still on speaking terms when bigger issues came up, like hydro power and water supply. A hearty laugh and a dry sense of humor made Walter one of the most pleasant conversationalists you would encounter. When Walter teamed up with a mutually vocal, opinionated lady named Grethyl Adams and they married in 1971, Walter inherited step sons Mike, Tom, Mark and John. Tom carried out Walter Adams Electric for many years after Walt and Grethyl retired to an acreage at Chasm. Walt thought about going into hog raising, but the marketing problems made that idea impractical. Walter was instrumental in getting an airport built on the boundary of Clinton. He owned his own plane and was always interested in flying. He was also elected as school trustee during the 1970’s, and even in this sphere, Walter had definite ideas about how teachers should teach. Less authoritarian, for example. Here again, I think Walter would find the changes in the school system much less so. Grethyl moved to North Battleford, Saskatchewan eventually. A real estate operator for many years, she just found more opportunity there, and of course became very active in the politics of the area too. Walter went back and forth from Clinton to North Battleford for a number of years. Grethyl wanted him to move there permanently. But Walter’s heart was always in the Cariboo. That’s where he made his mark. That’s where he found his purpose in life. Both Walter and Grethyl have passed on. But I’m sure their memories are still fresh in the minds of many long time residents.

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Museum looking for stories Come share your memories, perhaps starting with the picture accompanying this article. . . . Eight girls, aged approximately six to 16, all of them holding flowers. Some have flowers in their hair as well, and one of the girls, who is smiling happily, wears a crown. They look like the line in the nursery rhyme - “Pretty maids all in a row” - brought to life in a photograph. They are the Ashcroft May Day Queens from 1950; and if you know and remember one of them - if you ARE one of them - or if you remember the May Day Queens event (from 1950 or any other year), then the Ashcroft Museum would like to hear from you. In fact, the Village of Ashcroft would like to invite those who have stories to tell about Ashcroft to come share their memories. Your story could be a personal memory, or it could be a tale handed down from a previous generation. All we ask is that it involves some aspect of the history of Ashcroft, whether it be a person, a building, a business, or anything else that you can recall. A list of themes has been prepared, in the hope that these

will stir up many nostalgic tales. The Museum is looking for stories pertaining to: Agriculture / the Ashcroft Cannery; Ranching / Cattle Drives / Rodeos; Highland Valley and Mining; Ashcroft Hospital; Schools; Transportation / Trucking / Railways; Village Life and Community Events (Mayday Picnics, Dances, etc.); Stores and Businesses; Sports; Churches; Sawmills and the Lumber industry; and Entertainment (e.g. the Opera House). Sunday afternoons beginning in October have been set aside for participants to sit down, put their feet up, visit, and share. The Ash-Creek TV Society will be recording these discussions, so that future generations will Does this picture bring back memories? If it does, the Village of Ashcroft would like to hear them. have a glimpse into Ashcroft’s past. If you have memories to share about one or more of the above topics, we would like to hear from you. Spaces are limited, but we will do our best to include as many participants as possible. For more information please call Kathy at the Ashcroft Museum (250-453-9232), Monday to Friday from 9 am – 5 pm. The Integris Credit Union Community Foundation has “Memory is the diary that we invested over $540,000 in the communities of Vanderhoof, all carry about with us.” (Oscar Wilde) Fort St. James and Fraser Lake since its inception in 2002. Submitted

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Last month an Ontario grandmother received an anonymous letter in the mail from an apparent mother in the neighborhood, who was furious over the “noise polluting whaling” of the woman’s 13-year-old autistic grandson. The writer suggested she “go live in a trailer in the woods with her wild animal kid” and even recommended euthanizing him so they’d all be better off. The hateful letter went viral on the internet and people were appalled by its cruel and heinous content. My friend Chris Smith said she was outraged as well, but not surprised in the least. “Nine out of ten medical profession-

als don’t know how to deal with mental disabilities,” she said. “How can we expect the general public to understand? Ignorance can sometimes breed extreme cruelty.” She should know. Her 33-year-old mentally disabled daughter has been ostracized and discriminated against her entire life. Last fall she was assaulted, unprovoked, by a couple of teenagers who thought it would be a good idea to call her disgusting names and spray bear repellent directly into the eyes of her and her caretaker while they sat on a park bench eating a snack. “Because of her mental ability she still thinks she did some-

September 2013 • Week 3 ARIES - Aries, someone whose opinion matters to you may disagree with you on an important point. Use your powers of persuasion, and both of you will be better for it. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Take your upbeat attitude to new heights this week, Taurus. New challenges will emerge in the coming weeks, so find new inspiration and things will go smoothly. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, keep your head on straight over the next week, which figures to be hectic. Cool heads always prevail, and your calm approach will be noticed by others. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, your ingenuity is treasured among the people closest to you, but those who do not know you may be unfamiliar with the tricks you have up your sleeve. Take time to show them. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, someone wants to take your relationship to another level, so let this person know you are on the same page. Otherwise, you both may be floundering around for some time. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, good news awaits on the job this week, even if it is totally unexpected. Nonetheless, it can be exciting to know that someone is watching out for you. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you may be excited about an upcoming event or getaway, but don’t let your anticipation get the best of you. Remember, you do need to plan and pack. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, embrace a challenge that presents itself this week. No matter the scale of the challenge, you will soon find you’re up to it, and so will those around you. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, be open to new experiences, as you do not know when surprises are going to come around the bend. This week may prove to be a real eye-opener. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 It’s time to ditch any bad habits that have been holding you back, Capricorn. Set a new course, with new goals, and those old habits will soon be an afterthought. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 A heightened sense of urgency may have you jumping into a situation, Aquarius. But give this situation the careful consideration it deserves. Keep your eyes on the future. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, now is the time to redirect some of your professional ambitions to your personal life. It’s an effort worth making.

ON A BRIGHTER NOTE LORI WELBOURNE loriwelbourne.com thing wrong and deserved to be attacked,” Chris said. “She’s been self mutilating by digging into her own skin ever since.” And it’s not just young thugs who have been awful. Chris said it’s not unusual for grown adults to stare at her daughter rudely, or completely ignore her like she doesn’t exist. “I even had a doc-

tor suggest that I stop putting so much effort into her and just allow her to die during one of her seizures,” she said. It’s hard to imagine that such a complete lack of compassion for our fellow humans still exists during these modern times, but, heartbreakingly, it does. Back in the day when institutionalizing

people with disabilities was the norm, my grandmother’s friends Donna and Ed rejected the advice of everyone and raised their severely mentally and physically handicapped son in their own home. Growing up surrounded by the love and attention of his parents, Donny was light years ahead of the men that I took care of in a group home while I was in my early twenties. The four men, aged 30-40, living in the home where I worked were all abandoned at birth because of the disabilities they were born with. None of them could speak or go to the washroom themselves, or do many of the things that Donny was able to do. It seemed clear to me that they were

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in far worse condition because they had been hidden away like monsters in an institution for most of their lives. “Things are much better than they used to be,” Chris said in regard to the way our society treats the disabled now. “But for the people out there who are still mean and intolerant, they need to know that this could happen to anyone, anytime. One day they could be perfectly fine, but the next they could have an accident and be severely handicapped for the rest of their lives too.” Another one of my close friends explained how his disabled son had become his teacher and motivator, humanizing and humbling him in ways he never imagined. He

also pointed out that some people are afraid of these special individuals, but shouldn’t be. “Mentally handicapped people are rarely criminals, bigots, deadbeats or any other character type that plague the general population,” he said. “They can be childlike, frustrated, difficult and obsessive-compulsive, but it’s almost always an honest expression of their true self.” If we keep that in mind when dealing with a mentally disabled person, it should be much easier to connect with them. Vulnerable and innocent, they are worthy of our best. Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com

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St. Mary’s & St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Lytton

National Indigenous Anglican Bishop visits Lytton next week The Rt. Rev. Mark MacDonald, National Indigenous Anglican Bishop, will be visiting Lytton on Sept. 23-24. He will be preaching at the induction of Rev. Danny WhiteRev. Danny Whitehead head, the new Ministry Developer for Lytton Anglican Parish, and Bert Seymour from Shackan, Pastoral Elder for the Anglican Parishes of the Central Interior at a 6:30 pm service at the Church of St. Mary’s and St. Paul’s on Sept. 23. Bishop MacDonald will also be available at the Anglican Parish Hall for a Meet and Greet Breakfast from 9-11 am on Sept. 24. Bishop MacDonald has served as pas-

The Thompson-Nicola Regional Steven Rice, Electoral Area “I” DirDistrict has received results from sur- ector, had high praise for the Spences veys sent out to residents in Spences Bridge Community Club volunteers Bridge concerning TV and Radio Re- who have helped keep the rebroadcast broadcasting Service in that area, and service going. the majority of respondents have voted “The Spences Bridge Community to continue funding the service. Club has been a great partner in providThe rebroadcasting service, deliv- ing this service. In particular, I would ered by the Spences Bridge Commun- like to single out Jim Ryan and Arnie ity Club, enables local residents to watch Oram,” Rice said. “Jim helped secure TV or listen to CBC Radio without pay- the grant-in-aid, and Arnie was crucial ing for satellite or Internet service. Pri- in helping to reposition the rebroadcast or to 1982, the community of Spences tower.” Bridge raised funds to provide the reA recent review of the service indibroadcast services. After that time, the cates that residential properties in the TNRD collected taxes to provide fund- service area pay an average of $29.87 ing for a service provider to provide the per property, per year for the service. TV and radio rebroadcasting services. Submitted The results of the survey found that 41 per cent of respondents were in favour of the TNRD continuing to collect taxes for rebroadcasting of TV and radio in the service area, while 24 per cent were in favour of radio rebroadcast only, and 35 per cent were Reserve your space! outright against funding the rebroadcast service. The cost of Call The Journal 250-453-2261 the service is currently paid by all 181 properties in the service area. Of the 181 residents in the service area, 51 responded to the survey.

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toral leader to Indigenous peoples in the Anglican Church of Canada since 2007. He will be sharing his perspective on the progress made by The Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples and his hopes and aspirations for an ongoing spiritual movement of renewal and restoration for First Nations people. It will also provide a unique opportunity for members of the community to share your stories with Bishop MacDonald. There will also be a special guest from England, David Scott from the New England Company. The Rt. Rev. Barbara Andrews, Sept. 21 - Steak & Lobster Dinner at the Legion 6 pm. Limited Suffragan Bishop for the number of tickets available at the bar. Anglican Parishes of the Sept. 23 - Cache Creek Council meeting at 4:30 pm in Council Chambers, Village Office. Central Interior, will preSept. 25 - Ashcroft Seniors Open House All Members and side at this celebration of Seniors Welcome new beginnings for Lytton Oct. 4 - Movie Night 7 pm in Zion United Church Hall. Showing: Night at the Museum. Everyone is welcome. Free admission; and Scw’exmx Parishes. refreshments by donation. Submitted

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Province denies Hydro rates are poised for 26 per cent jump by Tom Fletcher Black Press VICTORIA – Energy Minister Bill Bennett has denied reports that BC Hydro rates are poised to go up more than 26 per cent in the next two years. Bennett was peppered with questions Wednesday after one of BC Hydro’s unions released an internal BC Hydro document suggesting a 19 per cent rate increase next year and another six per cent the following year. The compounding effect would produce an increase of 26.4 per cent over two years. Bennett said the document was prepared for a ministry committee working

with BC Hydro on electricity rates, and has been revised three times since the leaked version was created in August. He said the committee has found ways to reduce the rate increases needed to cover extensive construction and other costs for the utility, but he wouldn’t put a number on the prospective rate increases. The work includes identifying 19 independent power projects whose power purchase agreements are to either be cancelled or deferred. NDP energy critic John Horgan said BC Liberal interference has led to the current situation. “Expensive private power contracts,

billions in Hydro debt hidden in deferral accounts, a sidelining of the independent B.C. Utilities Commission, an 84 per cent cost overrun on the Northwest Transmission Line,” Horgan said. “There is no question that the Liberal government has mismanaged BC Hydro.” Bennett acknowledged that the government’s 2011 intervention to cap rate increases below four per cent for two years has increased the pressure on today’s rates.

BC Hydro had been proposing rate hikes of more than nine per cent for 2012 and 2013. “I think we are feeling the impact of decades of difficult decisions by successive governments, Socreds, NDP, BC Liberal,” Bennett said. “All of us have difficulty looking the ratepayer directly in the eye and saying, by the way, we’re going to increase your rates by X.”

Smart Meter holdouts face additional monthly fees

Community Volunteer Groups The Royal Canadian Legion #113

301 Brink St., Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 Phone: 250-453-2423 Fax # 250-453-9625

South Cariboo Elizabeth Fry Society

601 Bancroft St. Box 603, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 250-453-9656

Ashcroft and District Fall Fair Contact Person: Janna 250-457-6614 Contact Person: Jessica 250-457-7128

Sage & Sand Pony Club

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Ashcroft-Cache Creek Rotary Club

Contact Person: Denise Fiddick Phone 250-453-9547

Desert Spokes Cycle Society Phone 250-457-9348

Ashcroft Curling Club Phone 250-453-2341

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Ashcroft & District Rodeo Association Phone: 250-457-9390

Ashcroft/Cache Creek Volunteer Chapter Phone 250-374-8307

Ashcroft Volunteer Fire Department

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Wireless electricity meters are tested at a BC Hydro facility.

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by Jeff Nagel Black Press It won’t be cheap for opponents of wireless smart meters to keep their old analog electricity meters. BC Hydro says it will charge up to an extra $35 per month – $420 per year – on the roughly 60,000 smart meter holdouts for manual meter readings starting in December. Those who don’t want to pay that much have two cheaper options. They can accept a wireless smart meter at no charge. Or they can request a smart meter with the radio transmitter disabled for a one-time $100 charge and additional $20 per month fees starting April 1. Either way, those who opt to stay off Hydro’s smart grid will pay more. BC Hydro has sent letters to households that have refused smart meters outlining the options, along with a form to send back making their choice. Those who make no choice will be assigned the $35-amonth default option. “If you do not confirm your choice, BC Hydro will not exchange the meter at your home, and the monthly cost for keeping an old meter will be added to your BC Hydro bill,” states the letter from Greg Reimer, executive vicepresident of transmission and distribution. The proposed charges must still be approved by the BC Utilities

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Ashcroft & District Tennis Association Contact Person: Maria Russell Martin Phone 250-453-9391

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Ashcroft & District Lions Club

Soccer Association

Contact Person: Lion Vivian Phone 250-453-9077

Contact: Sandi Harry

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Minor Hockey Association

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Contact Persons: Andrea Walker 250-453-9402 or Marijke Stott 250-453-0050

Ashcroft Royal Purple Phone 250-457-9122

Taoist Tai Chi Contact Person: Danita Howard Phone 250-453-9907 e-mail: dangre@telus.net

Bridging to Literacy Contact Person: Ann Belcham 250-453-9417

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Winding Rivers Arts and Performance Society Contact Person: Nadine 450.453.9100

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Commission. Hydro officials say the fees offset the expense of adding infrastructure so the grid works as planned and the costs of manually performing services now automated by smart meters. BC Hydro says those who keep old analog meters aren’t guaranteed that will be an option indefinitely. Crews will replace analog meters that break or have expired accuracy seals as long as the existing stock of old meters lasts. If that supply runs out, or for people who move to a new home, the only option will be to accept a smart meter, either operating wirelessly or with the transmitter turned off. Opposition group Citizens for Safe Technology calls the planned fees “extortionary” – noting they add up to as much as $25 million a year – and doubts regulators will be able to justify them. “Why should we pay not to have something harmful put on our homes?” the group said in a message to supporters, recommending they not return the forms. “Hydro believes that this announcement will push more customers to accept what they do not want or need. Many are understandably upset and confused by this latest ultimatum.” More than 1.8 million smart meters have been installed, leaving fewer than four per cent of Hydro customers without one.

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The Clinton Seniors Association will hold a High Tea at the Clinton Memorial Hall Susan Swan from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, 459-2224 or 2325 Sept. 28. countrysquire@ This is a 150/50 event and bcwireless.com all proceeds will go to the Seniors Association. If you wish more information please call Soap Box Derby Alice at 250-459-2551. The Sept. 21 Soap Box Derby in Clinton is sponsored by the Clinton Recreation Commission. Have you built What’s Your Talent? As part of the 150/50 Celebration, your Soap Box entry yet? the Clinton Variety Club Group will be Please phone Desiree at 250-852hosting a Variety Show on Nov. 8. 9875 or Kira at 250-318-8145 for more They are looking for talent for that information. show. Do you sing, dance, play and inCome and race your soap box car or strument, juggle, tell jokes, etc.? If you just come out and cheer on the racers do then you are invited to come and auwith the first race beginning at 10 a.m. dition on Sept. 29 at the Clinton Meon Cariboo Ave. by David Stoddart School.

morial Hall beginning at 1 p.m. For more information please call June at 250-459-2107 or Fran at 250459-2680.

CiB Fall Craft Sale

The Clinton Communities in Bloom Committee is gearing up for the Fifth Annual Clinton Fall Craft Sale. It takes place this year on Saturday, Oct. 26 and registration for tables is now open. As in the past the Craft Sale will take place in the Clinton Memorial Hall. Tables are limited and must be booked in advance. If you are a crafter and you wish to take part in this sale please drop by Country Squire Gift Shop in Clinton or email sscountrysquire@gmail.com for a registration form.

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Career Opportunities PRODUCTION MANAGER (Kamloops BC) Kamloops This Week has a full time position available for a production manager. In addition to dummying our print and online products, the production manager must ensure that all deadlines are upheld and that all our products maintain the highest quality control. The successful applicant must demonstrate competency in all areas of staff management and previous management experience is considered an asset. If you have strong technical skills, staff management experience, a background in ad design, experience in print and online products, exceptional time management, are a strong team player, and have a passion for online and print products then we want to hear from you. Interested applicants should email a detailed resume along with a list of 3 working references to: publisher@kamloopsthisweek.com

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Financial Services Our Kamloops campus is recruiting for a PN Instructor. The ideal candidate must be a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with at least 3 to 5 years’ experience in the field. An Adult Instruction Certification will be considered an asset. Please forward a resume and cover letter to: brucew@sprottshaw.com

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 74 (GOLD TRAIL) Employment Opportunity The following employment opportunities are available at Lytton Elementary School, commencing as soon as possible: » SCHOOL SECRETARY/LIBRARY CLERK » Relief SPECIAL TEACHING ASSISTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT/NOON-HOUR SUPERVISOR (to 27 June 2013 or return of incumbent) Please refer to the district website at www.sd74. bc.ca for specifics of the positions. A detailed application will be accepted by the undersigned by 4:00pm, 23 September 2013. Lynda Minnabarriet, Secretary-Treasurer School District No. 74 (Gold Trail) PO Bag 250, Ashcroft, BC V0K1A0 Email: sd74jobs@sd74.bc.ca Gold Trail School District is an equal opportunity employer

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 74 (GOLD TRAIL) Employment Opportunity BUS DRIVER Route No. 22 (Bridge River) (Lillooet) 4 hours/day (20 hours/week) This position commences as soon as possible. Please refer to the district website at www.sd74.bc.ca for specifics of the position. A detailed application with Driver’s Abstract will be accepted by the undersigned by 4:00pm, 20 September 2013. Lynda Minnabarriet, Secretary-Treasurer School District No. 74 (Gold Trail) PO Bag 250, Ashcroft, BC V0K1A0 Email: sd74jobs@sd74.bc.ca Gold Trail School District is an equal opportunity employer

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that TM Mobile Inc. of Burnaby, BC, intends to make application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO) Southern Service Region – Thompson Okanagan Service Centre, Crown Land Adjudication office, for a Right-of-Way for Communication Site and Power line purposes Section 8, Twp. 16, Range 25, W6M, Kamloops Division Yale District (KDYD) situated on Provincial Crown land located in the vicinity of Spences Bridge. The Lands File Numbers that have been established for this application are 3412820. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Crown Land Adjudication at 441 Columbia St, Kamloops BC V2C 2T3. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until November 4, 2013. Please refer to our website: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/search.jsp --> Search --> Search by File Number: insert Lands File Number for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be provided to be public upon request.

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Antiques & Collectables Sale Vernon Collectors Club 25th Annual Vernon Rec Centre 3310 - 37 Avenue Next to Curling Rink 140 + tables of collectables! Fri. Sept 20, 3 - 8 PM, Sat Sept 21, 10 - 4 PM Admission $3.00 is good for BOTH days

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Auctions HORSE AUCTION FRIDAY SEPT 20th

BC Livestock yards, Kamloops Tack 4:30 pm | Horses 6 pm Consignments welcome. Phone to book a selling spot. Phone 250-573-3939

CACHE CREEK/CHERRY CREEK LOTS 1314 Woodburn Crt., .12 acre .......... $54,900 1320 Woodburn Crt., .12 acre .......... $54,900 Lot A Stage Road, 12 acres ............ $499,900 888 Deer Drive ................................ $439,900 Paul Toporowski Prec - Cell 250-371-2868 Email: paul@topper.bc.ca Website: http://www.Topper.bc.ca RE/MAX Real Estate (Kamloops) 258 Seymour Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2E5

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Cottages / Cabins Ashcroft: 1 Bdrm Cabin for single n/s person. F/S $450.00 Please call: 250-453-9983

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Public Notice:

PROPOSED TELUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY 60 METRE SELF SUPPORT TOWER STRUCTURE

PROPOSED TELUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY 29.9 METRE GUYED TOWER STRUCTURE

PROPOSED STRUCTURE: As part of the public consultation process required by Industry Canada, TELUS is inviting the public to comment on a proposed telecommunications facility consisting of a 60-meter guyed tower and ancillary radio equipment situated on Provincial Crown land off of Highway 8 northeast of Spences Bridge, BC. LOCATION: 10165 Merritt-Spences Bridge Hwy No 8, ThompsonNicola Regional District COORDINATES: 50° 25’ 32.4” N, 121° 18’ 8” W ANY PERSON may comment by close of business day on November 4, 2013 with respect to this matter. TELUS CONTACT: Further information can be obtained by contacting: Hermanjeet Kaur Kahlon TELUS - Real Estate and Government Affairs 2-3500 Gilmore Way, Burnaby, BC V5G4W7 Email: Herman.Kahlon@telus.com

PROPOSED STRUCTURE: As part of the public consultation process required by Industry Canada, TELUS is inviting the public to comment on a proposed telecommunications facility consisting of a 29.9-meter guyed tower and ancillary radio equipment situated on Provincial Crown land off of Highway 1 southwest of Spences Bridge, BC. LOCATION: 2908 Trans-Canada Highway No.1, Thompson Nicola Regional District COORDINATES: 50° 20’ 3.7” N, 121° 23’ 44.1” W ANY PERSON may comment by close of business day on November 1, 2013 with respect to this matter. TELUS CONTACT: Further information can be obtained by contacting: Hermanjeet Kaur Kahlon ELUS - Real Estate and Government Affairs 2-3500 Gilmore Way, Burnaby, BC V5G4W7 Email: Herman.Kahlon@telus.com

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Residents and visitors of the Extended Care Residence gather outside for the second annual Dog Show ‘n Cuddle.

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(Above): Chicklet and Joc become fast friends while their people, Linda Dawyduik and Lanaray Porter have a chuckle. (Right): Tara Shaw walks Colby around the “arena”. (Left) Organizer Anna Termuende awards Best Pal prize to Amy, Tex O’Mara’s best friend.

Looking for something different this fall? There are lots of things to do in our community!

Volunteer with one of many service clubs, or take a course or get fit! Announcing Ashcroft and District Curling Club AGM September 18, 2013 at 7:30 pm Yes folks it is time to dust off the brooms and shoes and come on out for some fun and good company. The executive have committed to advancing the sport of curling in Ashcroft and would like to see the return of the Grand Old Game to its former glory here in Ashcroft. Come on out to the meeting and help to plan another great year of curling. Hope to see you all there.

If you want to advertise your service club, community group, sports group, etc., give us a call to find out how.

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Beer Belly Hockey Sign Up Sept 26th & Sept 27th at the Ashcroft River Inn 7:30 - 9:00 pm NO MONEY NO PLAY