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Province will investigate rock quarry Mines act: District alleges gravel pit applicant may be in contravention. By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
The province will be investigating concerns raised by the district regarding a provincial permit application for a rock quarry at 200 Old Town Road. At their Nov. 27 meeting, Sicamous council received a letter from B.C. Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett, thanking they mayor and councillors for meeting with him in September at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention. During this meeting, council raised concerns about gravel removal within the district. The letter refers to contraventions of the province’s Mines Act suspected by the district in relation to the proposed quarry. District administrator Heidi Frank said the ministry is responding by sending an inspector to investigate the district’s allegations. Bill Bennett “Then the assistant B.C. Minister deputy minister will discuss the matter with the regional inspector, and then follow up with us. So that’s their commitment on that,” said Frank. District staff first raised concerns about a proposed gravel pit on Old Town Road in December. The proposal included excavation, crushing, screening and blasting. Community planning officer Mike Marrs explained the mine would contravene the district’s official community plan and local zoning, and that there were already issues of encroachment that had yet to be rectified. Concerns were also raised regarding noise, the scope of the operation and truck traffic, which Marrs said would further diminish the lifespan of the Sicamous-Solsqua road bridge. The applicant, Murray Hillson, told the News he hoped the gravel pit would supply the nearby Old Town Bay development, and not cause wear on the bridge. As for blasting and crushing, he said this would occur over a two-week period late fall or See Ministry on page 2
Fire and ice: A semi and trailer ignite following a four vehicle incident Monday night on the Eagle River Bridge in Malakwa. No one was injured and the fire was extinguished before it could spread to the other vehicles. Photo by Kenn Mount
No injuries in collision on Malakwa bridge MOTI: Ministry staff assessing structural integrity of crossing. By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
The Eagle River Bridge in Malakwa was closed to traffic Tuesday morning following a multiple-vehicle incident involving a truck and three semis. No one was injured in the incident, which occurred on Monday, Dec. 9 at approximately 9:41 p.m., reported Sicamous RCMP Sgt. Dave Dubnyk. Officers responding to a report of a multi-vehicle accident on the bridge, about 15 kilometres east of Sicamous along the Trans-Canada
Highway, learned the blaze from a Ford Bronco had reaching the lost control, rolled other vehicles. and come to rest Columin the middle of bia Shuswap the highway. The Regional driver was able District fire to exit the vehicle services coSgt. Dave Dubnyk unharmed. Three ordinator Kenn Sicamous RCMP tractor-trailer Mount said units then drove the fire was into the accident hot enough to scene and became part of it . cause damage to the bridge. One of the semis wound Dubnyk said representaup blocking traffic, while tives from the Ministry of another became engulfed in Transportation and Infraflames. Firefighters from the structure were at the scene Malakwa Volunteer Fire De- Tuesday to assess the bridge’s partment, with aid from Si- structural integrity, and that camous, were able to prevent the cause of the incident re-
mains under investigation. The bridge was expected reopen to single lane, alternating traffic between 10 and 11 a.m. Over the summer, the ministry revealed plans to replace the Eagle River Bridge as part of the B.C. government’s commitment to four-lane the Trans-Canada. Work is expected to begin in the spring of 2014. It was noted during an open house hosted by the ministry staff that 30 collisions occurred on the bridge between 2002 and 2011. Two of those involved fatalities, 12 resulted in injury and 16 in property damage only.
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Mayor opposes funding SLIPP successor Need Help? By Barb Brouwer Eagle Valley News
A water-quality program approved by a steering committee early last week made waves at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District board meeting Thursday. On Dec. 4, Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process reps from three regional districts, the City of Salmon Arm, the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council, along with SLIPP advisory committees and technical teams, approved the terms of reference for a new program that will focus on water quality and safety on the water. And, while waterquality monitoring will continue throughout 2014, the year will be one primarily of development. Directors were asked to approve allocation of up to $240,000 from the All Electoral Area Community Works Fund for SLIPP’s successor, the Shuswap Watershed Water Quality Program’s (SWWQP) “2014 Developmental Year Plan.” Sicamous Mayor Darrell Trouton, who
did not attend the Dec. 4 meeting, was quick to condemn the new program and associated funding. “I have been less than impressed with the direction this has gone,” he said, pointing out Sicamous, with its own hired technicians is spending substantial funds on water filtration and the province is enacting the Sustainable Water Act. “The water quality is good; it hasn’t changed in 90 years and we’re spending a lot of money on a real feel-good program.” Calling for “a new approach,” Trouton, questioned how remediation became part of the mandate for the new program and accused SLIPP proponents of moving too far too fast. “I think the Fraser Basin Council had done a great job marketing the program,” he said. “I find this whole process very rushed and very demanded. We’re supposed to sit here and vote on this… maybe we should sit back and think about this. I am opposed to it, just because of lack of information.” Visibly annoyed SLIPP steering com-
mittee chair and CSRD Area C director Paul Demenok took issue with Trouton’s complaints. “Mayor Trouton, you have been sent several phone calls and letters and you haven’t responded,” he said. “There’s been a lot of discussion, a lot of everyone’s views put on the table, so don’t come back later and say you don’t understand.” Area F North Shuswap director Larry Morgan also expressed his opposition to the new Shuswap Watershed Water Quality Program, which will succeed SLIPP when the three-year pilot project comes to an end on March 31, 2014. “I have come around to the point of view that I want to work with other directors and will do what I can to support the process,” he said. “But I received a late agenda item to request another $50,000 and it’s got my back up again. I feel we’ve already been there, done that, and I am not prepared to support both agenda items. What’s next that we haven’t been told about?” Morgan then made
a motion to include the $50,000 for a feasibility study in the $240,000 proposed to fund the developmental year – something that Trouton seconded. But Demenok explained the feasibility study, originally proposed by Area E Rural Sicamous Area director Rhona Martin in July but deferred by the board until a decision was made on whether SLIPP would move forward – and in what form, could not be funded with gas tax money. Remediation is just one of many variables the feasibility study would consider. “To suggest $50,000 is a new request is absurd,” Demenok told Morgan. “You have all the figures that have been circulated weeks ago. I can’t put that into your head and get you to understand that.” A strong supporter of SLIPP and the new entity, Martin said water quality monitoring has already identified some issues, and she reiterated the importance of good water quality to a strong tourism industry and the economy as a whole.
Also expressing their strong support for $240,000 in developmental funding for SWWQP were Salmon Arm Mayor Nancy Cooper, Coun. Debbie Cannon and CSRD director René Talbot. Demenok noted that the funding could be a lot less as other partners come on-board, some of whom have already indicated they are interested in doing so – including Salmon Arm, which has allocated $20,000. “We know water quality is a major concern to electors in the area and to presuppose there have been no changes is absurd,” he said. “To expect other agencies to come forward is folly at best. Drinking water is a local government responsibility as is economic development, both of which are tied to our management of the watershed.” Motions to approve up to $240,000 to fund the developmental year of the water-quality program and $50,000 for a feasibility study were approved by the majority of directors, with only Trouton and Morgan opposed.
Ministry to discuss plans for “octopus” intersection Continued from front
early spring. As for a public information meeting, Hillson said he would push the ministry to make it happen. To date there
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December 24th - Sicamous Bible Church Candlelight Service. 7 pm. Everyone welcome Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays - Active After School Kidz. Ages 5-12 - to register or for more info contact Recreation and Wellness #250-836-2477 or recreation@ sicamous.ca Every 1st & 3rd Wed. - Parkinsons Support Group at First united Church. 20 - 4th Street SE, Salmon Arm at 10 am. Contact Doreen at 250-836-2509. Every Mon. & Fri. - Bridge, Seniors Activity Centre, 1 p.m. Every Tues. Stopping the Violence Program in Sicamous - counselling for women who have experienced abuse during childhood or adult relationships. No charge. Call Kathy at 250-832-9700. Every Tues. - Sicamous Amateur Drama Club rehearsals, 7:00 p.m., Red Barn Arts Centre. 836-4705. Tues. & Thurs. - Carpet Bowling at the Seniors’ Activity Centre at 1 p.m. Every Tues. & Thurs. - Seniors Meals provided, 12 noon in Common Room at the Haven. Every Wed. Wednesday Arts for Everyone. 10 am - 3 pm. For info contact Juanita at 250-
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Council urged to action on climate By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
Sicamous resident Pam Beech is hoping municipal council will follow up on a fundraising effort for the Philippines by pushing for a provincial climate action plan. Beech attended a recent council meeting where Coun. Terry Rysz, acting as deputy mayor, made the motion that the district issue a challenge to other Canadian municipalities with populations under 5,000 to raise $1,000 for the Typhoon Haiyan Fund administered by the Red Cross. At that meeting, she asked that council might expand that challenge to taking action on climate. At council’s Nov. 27 meeting, Beech said she recognized the challenge probably wouldn’t work. However, after commending Rysz and council for initiating the fundraising challenge, she suggested another approach. “I think there’s sig-
nificant awareness, or growing awareness, and certainly a lot of discussion around the connection between these intensified storms and disasters and the state of our climate…,” said Beech. “But I would ask if you might consider preparing a resolution for the Union of BC Municipalities in regards to asking the province for a climate action plan.” The B.C. government introduced a climate action plan in 2008, its focus largely on reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), with a legislated target of a 33 per cent (onethird) province-wide decrease by 2020, and 85 per cent by 2050. In a letter accompanying her request, Beech’s call for climate action considers more than GHG goals. “I would ask district council to add supporting climate action to their green enthusiasm and show not only our aptitude for caring and compassion, but also
I think there’s significant awareness… around the connection between these intensified storms and disasters and the state of our climate. Pam Beech our aptitude for seeing the much bigger picture of ‘climate change,’ our willingness to advocate for the powerless victims of climate change, the people, the environment and our world ecosystem and, importantly, our desire to empower real, sustainable change.” Coun. Fred Busch supported Beech’s request, and asked that it be brought back to a later meeting of council for discussion. “Certainly climate is changing, climate has always changed, climate
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Wednesday, December 11, 2013 Eagle Valley News
Enforcement also a concern for highway drivers
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hile looking at speed limits on rural highways, the B.C. Liberal government may also have to reconsider
photo radar. One promise former B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell can be credited for keeping from his 2001 election campaign is scrapping the photo radar program. “Speed cameras have no effect on safety. They are nothing more than a cash cow,” Campbell said after leading the B.C. Liberals to a majority win. Soon after, the 30 minivans used in the program were decommissioned. RCMP were sad to see the vans go. And while ICBC, which funded the cameras, couldn’t say whether or not they improved safety, they did credit the cameras for a $50 million drop in insurance claims between 1996 and 1999. The province is currently reviewing speed limits for long stretches of rural highways, including the Coquihalla. Interestingly, results from a poll conducted by Insights West for Black Press suggests the B.C. government may want to increase enforcement, not speed. And that includes bringing back those photo radar vans. According to the poll, 55 per cent of respondents said highway speeds should stay the same, while 39 per cent support bringing back photo radar to help curb speeding. Certainly, it can be argued that problematic drivers are not a majority, and therefore the rest of society shouldn’t be monitored/penalized because of them. This position, however, is easily reconsidered when one of those problematic drivers is responsible for an accident involving yourself, a friend or a loved one. If a proactive, indiscriminate roadside enforcement initiative like B.C.’s former photo radar program can prevent, or at least deter such incidents, that’s certainly something worth the government’s consideration. As for provincial politicians breaking promises…
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VICTORIA – The federal government stepped up its sales pitch for new pipelines to the B.C. coast last week, as it prepares for the imminent release of the federal review panel’s report on the feasibility of the Enbridge Northern Gateway project. Transport Minister Lisa Raitt and Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver arrived in Vancouver to release an expert panel’s report on the current state of tanker safety on the West Coast. It was the first of two reports that tell the Stephen Harper government in blunt terms how steep a hill it must climb to enable energy exports to Asia. Oliver gave a speech to the Vancouver Board of Trade the following morning, where he vowed to implement one of the panel’s key recommendations. Legislation is com-
ing to ensure that polluters, not taxpayers, must pay for any environmental damage from resource development and transport. The panel was chaired by Gordon Houston, a former Prince Rupert harbourmaster and CEO of Port Metro Vancouver. Its report details the littlenoticed fact that coastal waters around Victoria and Vancouver are already congested with shipping traffic, including Alaska oil tankers, and are at “very high risk” of an incident. Of course that “very high risk” should be seen in the B.C. context, where there has never been a serious oil spill at sea in a century of continuous petroleum shipping. The report calls for potential polluters to show they are prepared for a “worst case” discharge like the 1989 Exxon Valdez grounding in Alaska. It tells Ottawa the Canadian Coast Guard must be properly
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are key obstacles to the largest economic opportunity in the world today, the rise of Asia. Eyford was dealing with the profusion of gas pipeline projects that are set to cross northern B.C., as well as the Enbridge and Kinder Morgan Canada oil proposals. Politics and protesters aside, these are the facts for B.C. The prosperous provinces in Canada today are Alberta, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland, based mainly on energy development. The rest are struggling. B.C. continues to lose skilled workers to Alberta, where oil sands development continues to expand despite the continuing chorus of U.S.-financed misrepresentation of its environmental impact. It’s a key moment in Canadian history. This is where we see if we can go beyond our status as a client state of the U.S.
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Gardens offer gifts of beauty and balance
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Well, I guess winter has finally arrived and we can call it a wrap for the year, even though some of us still manage to find things to do out there in the cold until we absolutely have to surrender to the snows. Then it’s cleaning up, putting the tools away and, the best part, settling down to a big pot of tea with a cozy blanket on our laps to flip through the pages of our favorite garden books, magazines and seed catalogues to scheme and dream about next year’s gardening season. Knowledge of certain plants and how to use them has been around for almost 35,000 years. Early peoples had knowledge of many plants through food gathering techniques. For instance, the 10,000 year old ‘Iceman’ discovered in the Alps in 1991, had two species of fungi in his pouch – a highly combustible one for starting fires and the
other used for an immune booster. Around 8,500 BC in Mesopotamia, they were raising animals and growing grains and, by 8,000 BC, cereals and legumes were under cultivation. Around the year 3,000 BC, manuals for the use of herbs in medicine were written and, in the 1700s, codes and rules were put down on paper on maintaining irrigation canals and ditches and property laws regarding gardening. Over the centuries, trade of food and plants by ship and land between villages, cities and nations have connected people from all points of the globe. Botanists continue to search the planet for new and exciting specimens, and the art, science and pastime of agriculture and horticulture have become well established. The definition of gardening is, “the practice of growing and cultivating plants as part of horticulture.” But it should go on to say that gardening is not only essential to our very existence, but it also plays an enormous role in the fabric of societies all over the world. Gardens are used for practical purposes to feed people and animals, but they also have so much more to offer
us and in so many different ways. They are used as places to be calm and to heal, as sanctuaries for peace, reflection and spiritual practice; a spot to connect with nature as well as providing attractive areas for social gatherings and special occasions such as weddings and parties. Gardens offer balance in our lives, a reason to be outdoors in the fresh air and sunshine, for exercise, a place to think, blow off steam and be creative. They are a wonderful subject for artists and photographers, fun and enchanting places to play for children and a memory trigger for the elderly, who often love to reflect on their own past gardens and farmsteads. Gardens bring colour and beauty to the world, provide an important food source to our pollinators, and offer habitat for an amazing variety of insects, worms, birds and small animals. I find it hard to imagine what our communities would look like without the streets that are lined with hedges, flowers, pretty ornamental trees and shrubs,
along with the interesting fences, garden gates and ornaments. Those glorious cascading hanging baskets dangling from the lampposts, and the municipal gardens that offer green spaces and a place to sit and rest are worth every tax dollar to me. Our nurseries, plant and garden supply stores and florists are always such amazing and delightful places to wander through and shop, and the farmers’ markets are a magnet for so many, not just for the freshness of the fruits and vegetables, but just to experience such a variety of foods, flowers, plants and edibles that we’re so fortunate to have available to us. In Donna Sinclair’s book, The Spirituality of Gardening, she says, “I believe our gardens to be more than dry soil and cedars huddled against the foundation of our homes; more even than the glorious colour and texture, shape and form of a well-loved border that draws passersby to wonder. Gardens are our connection to the land and to the One who created it.
They are autobiography, memory and hope. Gardeners strive to recreate Eden on their own small pieces of earth.” We are now entering the Christmas season, when we begin more than ever to reflect and remember our blessings in life and to give and receive gifts. As for me, and I’m sure for so many others, I’d like to express my thanks, appreciation and gratitude to all of our gardeners, farmers, horticulturists, landscapers, landscape maintenance people and municipal crews, along with the countless others who own or organize the nurseries, florist shops, farmers’ markets, seed, food, soil and bee keeping businesses, the garden stores, hanging basket suppliers and our educators for giving us your gifts of fresh food, flowers, plants, knowledge, creativity and skill in this beautiful and bountiful place we call home in the Shuswap.
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Transplant recipients honour hospital staff Operations are something Brian Parsons and Tony Beeftink have in common. Both men are heart transplant recipients, given the gift of life by organ donors and their families, along with the surgical crews who performed and looked after the men post-surgery. Both were at Vernon Jubilee Hospital last Tuesday for an operation of a giving kind. The pair were on hand for Operation Popcorn, in which they presented tins of popcorn – a heart healthy snack – to staff in the intensive care unit, emergency department and operating rooms. Operation Popcorn is a weeklong, province-wide initiative of B.C. Transplant. “It’s always important to raise awareness for transplants in general,” said Parsons, 49, a Vernon firefighter and believed to be the only firefighter in North
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America working fulltime after receiving a heart transplant nearly six years ago. “This is my first time with Operation Popcorn. For me to come in and say my thanks to the people who are on the front lines and help quite a bit. It’s hard to
describe the process you go through and knowing that there are people willing and able to give of themselves to make it a little easier is always appreciated.” Health-care professionals see the tragic side of organ donation as they support families
of donors dealing with the loss of a loved one through the donation process. For Beeftink, a retired teacher who taught high school in Sicamous for 30 years, this is one of the reasons he takes part in handing out popcorn. “People at ICU have to do a very difficult thing when they have to ask people in grief if they would donate organs,” said Beeftink. This is the 25th anniversary of Beeftink’s transplant and he wears a white T-shirt with the date – Dec. 26, 1988 – and a heart to commemorate the event. “I’ve always said if you could be a recipient you can be an organ donor,” said Beeftink. “If you’re wondering whether you should be donors and sign the (donor) card, if you can see yourself or a love one receiving a transplant, if you can receive one you can be a donor too.”
Legal marijuana grows pose risks to CSRD By Barb Brouwer Eagle Valley News
A decision by the federal government to replace small, legal medical marijuana grows with large-scale facilities could have significant impact on neighbouring properties. And, since the federal government did not consult with local governments, most do not
have regulations within existing land-use bylaws to deal specifically with medical marijuana production facilities. Gerald Christie, Columbia Shuswap Regional District manager of Development Services asked electoral area directors to direct staff to prepare amendments to regulations for all existing CSRD land use and zoning bylaws to
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regulate medical marijuana production facilities. “Although some zoning regulations may still apply, the federal government initially only required prospective applicants to ‘inform’ their local government, police department and fire department of an intention to apple for a licence; confirmation of compli-
ance with existing local government zoning was not required,” advised Christie, explaining why many local governments initially did not believe it was necessary to draft new land-use regulations. Staff is now working on preparing the amending bylaws. Following that they will be brought back to the board for consideration.
For both men, life post-transplant is grand. Beeftink is into his third year of retirement enjoys spending time with his three kids and six grandchildren. Parsons, who has three daughters, is happy to be working again. “As you know, firefighting is very stressful but the transplant has allowed me to go back to work full-time and I love what I’m doing,” he said. “It’s also allowed me to watch my kids grow up.” Between Dec. 2 and Dec. 6, 28 hospitals around B.C. will be visited by 107 volunteers, that is, transplant recipients, living donors and donor families, and 97 tins of popcorn will be delivered. This is the 22nd year of Operation Popcorn.
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Splatsin community centre to benefit region’s economy By Richard Rolke Black Press
The Splatsin First Nation is looking to become a major force in the region. A ceremony was held last week to launch construction of a $12 million community centre just outside of Enderby. It will include meeting and banquet facilities, as well as recreational amenities and space for educational training. “It’s not just about our community but the community around us,” said Chief Wayne Christian. “We are trying to regenerate the economy.” Long-term, the facility, with a total of 33,581-square-feet over three floors, could also evolve to include hotels
to accommodate those using the centre. R e p r e s e n t a t iv e s from Armstrong, Enderby, Spallumcheen and Sicamous took part in the ground-breaking ceremony. The building, which is fashioned after a traditional Shuswap pit house, will be able to hold 2,000 people on the main floor or 1,000 for a sit-down banquet. Meals can be prepared in the full-purpose kitchen. “A business plan has been developed for it. We are looking at marketing the facility,” said Loretta Eustache, Splatsin band administrator. Among the potential revenue-generating activities are weddings, reunions, concerts and conventions. The hope is to also
Gathering place: Above is an illustration of the envisioned Splatsin community centre. Photo contributed establish relationships with colleges and universities to provide training programs, such as the culinary arts, for
native and non-native students. In the basement will be an area for meat cutting.
“It will allow our members to process wild game which is important to our culture but it could also run
programs for meat cutting,” said Eustache. But beyond economic development, the centre will serve the needs of the growing Splatsin community, which has a population of 1,000 people and is expected to grow in the next few years, “It will serve as a meeting place,” said Christian. A key component will be fitness, with the upper floor having a running track. The concept of a community centre has been discussed since 1980 and it replaces the old hall, which was built in the 1950s. It was pointed out Tuesday that many band elders have died dreaming of a facility that would bring the community together.
“This is what they were talking about when they were talking about looking after our children,” said Laureen Felix, a band member who sang during the ceremony. “This building will be up for a lot of years, even for my great-grandchildren.” Christian already has plans for the first event once the centre opens in the spring of 2015. “Many of our people have been taken away by residential schools and foster homes. This building symbolizes welcome home,” he said. But while Christian pays tribute to the past, he insists the focus of the centre is the future. “It’s for those not here yet, the unborn,” he said.
SPORTS Tourney results show Atom Eagles among best in B.C. The Atom Eagles hosted their home tournament over the weekend and came out victorious. Teams from Kamloops, Kelowna and Lillooet were among seven that participated in the tournament. The Eagles played their first game a 7 a.m. Saturday against the Kamloops Vikings. This contest resulted in a 3-3 tie. The Eagles were back on the ice at 1 p.m. Saturday, to do battle with the Kamloops Vipers. The Vipers suffered a 10–1 loss to their Sicamous hosts.
At 7 p.m. Saturday, the Eagles were back in action to play the Kelowna Silver Bullets. The Eagles came away largely unscathed with a 15-2 win. The Eagles final game of the tournament was Sunday at 4 p.m., once again against the Kamloops Vipers. It was a great game, with Sicamous earning an 8–4 win. This is the second tournament win for the Atom team this season. They participated in the Logan Lake tournament in November, along with teams from Vernon, Chilliwack,
Logan Lake, Merritt, Abbotsford, Williams Lake and Salmon Arm, to come out the tournament champions. The Atom Eagles have been learning about giving back to community by raising money for various groups. In November, they were raising money for cancer research and raised $130.25. For their home tournament, they wanted to raise money for the local food bank to help provide turkeys for the Christmas hampers. They wound up raising more than $100 in the two-day tournament.
Winners: The Atom Eagles pose with their hardware following after securing top spot in their home tournament held over the weekend. Photo contributed
Eagles earn 4-3 win over Revelstoke By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
The Jr. B Eagles earned a 4-3 win versus Doug Birks Division rivals the Revelstoke Grizzlies Friday night. While the Grizzlies are currently at the bottom of the division’s rankings, they made Sicamous work hard for the victory.
Revelstoke landed the first marker of the evening through a power-play conversion late in the first frame. Their second marker came early on in period two. First to score for the Eagles was Colin Blake at 8:32, with assists by Darien Head and Devin Gerun. Revelstoke responded at 2:52, but
the Eagles had the last word in the frame with a goal at 1:09 by Stephen Hawco, assisted by Kris Joyce and Nathan Grieve. Eagle Riley Jepson used a power play early in the third period to tie the game three all (assisted by Devon Quartly and Bradley Whitehead). After the 10 min-
ute mark, Revelstoke’s game turned from scoring goals to earning penalties, giving Hawco an opportunity to convert a penalty into goal number four for the Eagles, assisted by Grieve and Arlyn Semeschuk. The Eagles are back on home ice on Saturday, Dec. 14, to take on the Princeton Posse.
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