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Candles of remembrance Renee and Erika Arnouse take part in the annual candlelight vigil, United Against Violence Against Women, held Thursday evening at the Salmon Arm campus of Okanagan College. The event was sponsored by the SAFE Society, Okanagan College Students’ Union and Okanagan College Aboriginal Services. While the event originated out of the horrific murder of women at Montreal’s Ecole Polytechnique, this year’s ceremony also recognized the missing and murdered women who have disappeared along B.C.’s Highway of Tears.

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Man guilty of distributing child porn

Court ruling: Judge issues minimum sentence of 90-days jail time to be served on weekends. By Tracy Hughes OBSeRVeR STAFF

A former resident of Salmon Arm will serve the minimum sentence of 90 days in jail on weekends for a charge of importing and distributing child pornography. Bruce Darcy Abar, 52, a former Salmon Arm restaurant owner who has now moved to another unnamed small town in the B.c. Interior, was sentenced to the jail time plus one year probation.

charges were laid after an investigation by the RcMP’s Internet child exploitation unit in Saskatchewan discovered evidence of him sharing pornographic images and videos of prepubescent and teenaged boys. Four computers and a collection of cDs were seized from Abar’s Salmon Arm home on April 26, 2011. Abar’s collection included more than a thousand images and videos, which he viewed and then

allowed other computer users to access by providing the password to a file-sharing application. More than 200 people gained access to the files. Abar was not involved in producing any of the material and a psychologist who examined him determined he was not a pedophile and called him a “nilto-negligible risk for the sexual abuse of children.” While crown counsel Angela Ross was asking for a nine- to 12-

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month jail sentence, his defence lawyer Glenn Verdurmen said the offence was out of character for a man with no prior criminal record and that his life has been dramatically altered as a result of the public shame. Once the charges were revealed, Abar was forced to give up his franchise restaurant business. Provincial court Justice Roy Dickey noted Abar’s guilty plea as a mitigating factor in sentenc-

ing, as well as his remorse and willingness to attend counselling. In addition to the intermittent jail time at the Kamloops Regional correctional centre and probation, Abar is banned from possessing pornographic material, may not enter areas of the Internet where the topic is pornography and forfeited all the seized computer equipment. He is also required to supply a DnA sample to the criminal database.

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RCMP investigate the scene of a collision between two semi-trailers on Tuesday, Dec. 10 on the Trans-Canada Highway east of Canoe. While the details of the accident had not been released at press time, one of the trailers was carrying cattle but none appeared to be seriously harmed in the crash. The highway was closed for most of the afternoon, as the trailers blocked most of the road.

City man charged in Kamloops murder Staff writer KAMLooPS THIS WEEK

Mounties have arrested a former Salmon Arm resident in connection with a March 2011 murder that took place in the basketball court of Stuart Wood Elementary School in downtown Kamloops. Travis Johnny, 24, has been charged with murder in the death of Archie LePretre on March 22, 2011. LePretre and his cousin were attacked by three men about 4:30 p.m. that day while playing basketball outside the school. The 23-year-old Vancouver resident was visiting family in Kamloops when he was killed. At the time of the murder, Kamloops RCMP said a gang dispute was at the centre of the attack, which involved three men wearing bandanas over their faces attacking with knives and a baseball bat. Kamloops RCMP Staff Sgt. Cheryl Bush

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Scene: Paramedics attempted to save the life of Archie LePretre after he was stabbed in Kamloops. He later died of his injuries. said it appears the pair were “targeted” by rival gang members because of their ties to a Lower Mainland gang. Police would not discuss details of Johhny’s arrest, or the investigation which led to it, except to say it had been “extensive.” “These cases are never closed,” said Bush. “It takes a lot of determination to just keep plugging away at them until we get to where we are today.” Johnny’s arrest was one of three made in connection with LePretre’s murder by the

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Kamloops Serious Crime Unit on Friday, Dec. 6. Bush said two other Kamloops men arrested at the time have since been let go, though their role in the death is still being investigated. Johnny is set to appear in court Thursday, Dec. 12. It’s yet to be determined whether he’ll face charges of first- or second-degree murder. LePretre’s family has denied he was involved in the gang lifestyle. He graduated from business school in June 2010.

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Sledder survives cold night OBSERVER STAFF

It was a cold, blustery night when eight members of the volunteer Shuswap Search and Rescue headed out to Crowfoot Mountain above Celista to look for a missing snowmobiler. Several snowmobilers from Kamloops had gone to the popular spot for an afternoon of sledding. Shuswap SAR search manager John Schut says his group received a call for assistance from the Emergency Co-ordination Centre at 10:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. A young man from Kamloops had gone missing around 3:30 in the afternoon. “He was out snowmobiling with his friends; he got stuck and they kept going and they lost him,” says Schut, noting the event is a reminder for people to keep an eye on one another when out in

the wilderness. When the friends realized the man, about 20 years old, was no longer with them, they set back to find him. In the meantime, he managed to extricate himself and set off to find his buddies, getting lost in the process. “Of course he wasn’t in the spot where he was before,” says Schut, pointing out the young sledder eventually ran out of gas. “He’s a smart kid, he had good clothes, the ability to make a fire and built himself a snow shelter where he hunkered down and was ready to stay for the night.” Fortunately, a member of the Crowfoot Mountain Snowmobile Club found the missing sledder about 4:30 a.m. Schut says that when the SAR members arrived at the parking lot at Crowfoot Mountain, they learned the snowmobile club had begun looking for the lost sledder late in the af-

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Winter hazards: A snowmobiler enjoys a run on Crowfoot Mountain, but authorities are warning people to take proper precautions and survival gear before heading out. ternoon after his friends reported him missing to a parking attendant. “They go out in groups of four,” said Schut, who noted four members of the Shuswap SAR’s “Avi Team” took part in the search. The members of this specialized avalanche team have received training from the Canadian Avalanche Training Centre. “It was snowing fairly heavily at times,”

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Entranced with Christmas tale Rayna, Edwin and Coral Hornung sit quietly on a bench reading “The Night Before Christmas” on Saturday morning after visiting with Santa at the Mall at Piccadilly.

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Senior caught by phone scam A Salmon Arm senior was bilked out of $8,000 after wiring money in response to a phone scam. On Dec. 9, Salmon Arm RCMP received a report of the scam. A local resident was advised by telephone that her grandson has been involved in an vehicle accident and that $4,000 needed to be wired to Peru. A second call was received advising that another $4,000 needed to be wired so that her son would not receive a criminal record. The senior sent the

money, however, the story turned out to be false. Police wish to remind the public that money sent by wire transfer can be picked up anywhere. “Just because you’ve sent money to a certain address, it doesn’t necessarily mean this is where the money will be collected. The recipient can retrieve the funds from any of the wire transfer company’s offices around the world,” said Staff Sgt. Kevin Keane. Fraudsters rarely use their real name and often list an address

or telephone number from the area to give the impression they are local. As soon as the money is retrieved, the cash is gone. Criminals circumvent the system by falsifying identification, using runners or other fraudulent means to collect the money, or, even employ a criminal wire transfer agent. Any time you are asked to wire money, be skeptical. When in doubt, please contact your RCMP detachment before sending money to unknown sources.

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Collision at Eagle River Bridge closes highway By Lachlan Labere

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The Eagle River Bridge in Malakwa was closed to traffic Tuesday morning following a multiple-vehicle inci-

dent 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. Officers responding

to a report of a multivehicle accident on the bridge, about 15 kilometres east of Sicamous along the Trans-Canada Highway, learned a Ford Bronco had lost control, rolled and come

to rest in the middle of the highway. The driver was able to exit the vehicle unharmed. Three tractor-trailer units then drove into the accident scene. One of the semis

wound up blocking traffic, while another became engulfed in flames. Firefighters from the Malakwa Volunteer Fire Department, with aid from Sicamous, were able to

prevent the blaze from reaching the other vehicles. Columbia Shuswap Regional District fire services co-ordinator Kenn Mount said the fire was hot enough to

cause damage to the bridge. Representatives from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure were at the scene Tuesday to assess the bridge’s structural integrity.

City News and Public Notices CITY OF SALMON ARM PUBLIC NOTICE – LEASE OF AgRICULTURAL LANd kNOwN AS hARRINgTON FARM/MINION FIELd Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the City of Salmon Arm to enter into a Lease Agreement for three (3) years to lease a parcel of City land to Farmcrest Foods Ltd. to cultivate and maintain vacant agricultural land comprising of approximately eighty (80) acres. Legal Description: The North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 9, Township 20, Range 10, W6M, KDYD Civic Address: 2191 – 30 Street SW Term: April 1, 2014 to October 31, 2016 Rent: $20,000.00 per annum (plus applicable taxes) The general terms and conditions of the Lease Agreement are for the Lesee to: • pay all property taxes, fees and charges for water, sewer and other Municipal services provided; • be responsible for all costs of farming the Lands; • cultivate, seed and harvest the crops grown on the Lands in a good and practical manner, according to modern agricultural standards recognized in the Salmon Arm area in the Province of B.C.; • use Lands for the growing, harvesting of forage and/or cereal crops only; • not to erect any structures or buildings on the Lands without prior written consent from the City; • comply with all federal, provincial and municipal legislation, regulations, bylaws and orders related to the use and occupation of the Lands; • not to assign or sublet without the prior consent of City; and • provide general liability insurance in the amount of $2,000,000.00. For additional information and/or inquiries, please contact the office of the undersigned.

AgRICULTURAL AdVISORY COMMITTEE – OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERShIP The City of Salmon Arm is seeking six citizens to volunteer as members on the Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC). The Agricultural Advisory Committee assists City Council by providing information and recommendations on matters affecting agriculture, including applications under the Agricultural Land Commission Act, bylaw amendments affecting agricultural areas, development proposals impacting agricultural lands and local initiatives aimed at enhancing and promoting agricultural opportunities in Salmon Arm. Six citizens will be selected by City Council for a two year term. The Chair of the committee will be a Councillor appointed by City Council. Other nonvoting members will include representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture, the Salmon Arm Economic Development Society and City staff. The AAC will meet approximately once a month. Application forms and the AAC terms of reference are available for review at City Hall and on the City’s website: www.salmonarm.ca Interested persons are requested to forward a completed application form to City Hall by Friday, January 10, 2014. For more information, please contact the Development Services Department at 250803-4011.

2014 dOg LICENCES Spayed or Neutered, All Breeds $ 17.00 Not Spayed or Neutered, All Breeds $ 35.00 A discount of $5.00 per licence will be allowed if paid on or before February 17, 2014. Dog licences are available at the following locations: Animal House, Canoe General Store, City of Salmon Arm, Ed’s World of Critters, and K-9 Control. Dog licences are required for all dogs over six months of age.

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SNOw REMOVAL BYLAw Local businesses and residents of the Downtown Area are reminded of regulations contained in Snow Removal Bylaw No. 2030, as amended, directed towards snow and ice removal from public sidewalks and streets. See the City web site www.salmonarm.ca for more information.

ChRISTMAS hOURS: The Municipal Office and Fire Hall will be closed from December 25, 2013, to January 1, 2014, inclusive for the Christmas Season. Payments received by 8:00 a.m. Thursday, January 2, 2014, will be processed with a payment date of December 31, 2013. Postmarks ARE NOT accepted as date of payment. For your convenience, a drop box is located to the left of the entrance doors to the City of Salmon Arm office.

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Still waging war on CPC With gift-buying season in full swing I’ve had a couple of readers remind me of this column, in which I made a pledge to try and avoid what I fondly call CPC (which stands for Cheap Plastic Crap). While it hasn’t been a total purge, it has been pretty successful , easier and more rewarding than I imagined. So in the spirit of recycling this season, here’s an abridged version of my 2011 offering. When you have children, things invade your life that you never thought possible. Things like ZhuZhu pets, which are annoying little hamsters that move and make squeaky sounds as they reside in their “Zhu-niverse.” They do amazing things like dash under your couch and sit, shrilly squeaking away, forcing you to get up and battle the dust bunnies to rescue them. Bottom line. No child needs a ZhuZhu pet or most of the other stuff. While everyone likes getting a gift, and not all gifts have to be strictly practical, I think many parents would agree — our children have way too much CPC in their lives. I also note that much CPC is made in China, and while I’m also not boycotting such products, I am making a decision to try and support our local economy as much as I can. Here are a few ideas for those trying to keep the CPC at bay. Give services, not stuff. This is a concept I’m embracing. My kids are getting swimming lessons as one of their presents. It will give them hours of enjoyment and benefit them far more than another My Little Pony. To counter the “no-gift-to-open” effect, they will be getting new swimsuits (which they actually need). I’m hoping for a gym membership or some yoga classes, or if I’m being really decadent, a massage or pedicure. All of these things employ people in our city, don’t bring more CPC into my house and help reduce my stress level. A haircut, a restaurant meal out or a voucher for some housecleaning services are other ideas that anyone could appreciate. Don’t forget about movie tickets, pool passes or grocery gift cards. Give locally made gifts. There is a whole host of art and craft fairs taking place in our city, and the vast majority help support local artisans who do not use CPC in their products. These products also carry a uniqueness factor. No one else will be walking around town with that same scarf or be serving appies from the same pottery platter. Purchasing local food products, beer or wine is another great way to support our region’s economy and not wind up with anything that might eventually make it into a garage sale. Make something yourself. I’m not good at crafts, and baking for days doesn’t appeal. But that doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate homemade presents or the effort that others put into creating them. My children’s handmade Christmas cards are a highlight of my Christmas morning and they are CPC-free.

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Underpass lease has signing deadline The concept of an underpass to allow unrestricted vehicular access between the downtown core and the waterfront at Ross Street has long been a controversial topic. Some believe the access will improve safety, enhance convenience for drivers and provide a catalyst for future development of the waterfront. Others feel that the project, with its $9 million price tag, is too expensive for the value it would provide. They suggest that wait times to cross the tracks at the two current level crossings are not that significant, especially since double-tracking means trains no longer block the crossings for extended periods. Their position is that average wait times for drivers of between three to five minutes do not justify the significant expense of tax dollars. The foundations of such a project are currently

being laid with the city’s proposal to lease some of the land necessary for construction. Over the proposed 10-year term, the city would pay $330,000. Council is taking the contract terms to the citizens via an alternate approval process. This means that 10 per cent, or 1,361 citizens, would need to sign the electoral response form stating they are against the project. This could mean the deal is abandoned altogether or council could opt to take the issue to a general referendum. But if citizens do not put their pens to paper, the process presumes the majority of citizens are in favour and the lease will proceed. The holiday season is a busy time and too easily things like political action can be lost in the shuffle. Citizens need to be aware of the Jan. 10 deadline for the process and, if they feel strongly, then sign.

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The Observer asked: What is one of your favourite Christmas traditions?

Carson Baer “Gathering with family to read the story of Christ’s birth from the Bible.”

Clodette Cote “For 20 years we went out to cut a Christmas tree with the kids.”

Power needs to be spread I urge you all to have your parties vote for Mr. Chong’s private member’s bill. I think the move toward a “presidential PM” started with your father’s government, Justin Trudeau. Being old enough to remember governments from Diefenbaker and Pearson’s era, I recall some press to that effect. We need to go back to the UK system which gives Parliament more power than the PMO has. Stop copying the Americans. Otherwise we just might end up with an elephant with In the current first a beaver tail! past the goal post Or a beaver system, you get with a donkey’s rump? a situation where You get the sometimes 75 per picture, such cent of voters don’t a beast sounds have their votes very much count. like something And then you wonder Monsanto might come at voter apathy? up with, but like GMO’s in general, it just won’t be digestible, and will make our democracy even sicker than it already is. The U.S. system is really cumbersome, and I would argue not all that democratic. If we wanted to make improvements on ours, I would urge that we bring in proportional representation. In the current first-past-the-post system, you get a situation where sometimes 75 per cent of voters don’t have their votes count. And then you wonder at voter apathy? My vote hasn’t counted since sometime in the 1960s. Eva Lyman, Celista

Colton Harms “Decorating the Christmas tree with my family.”

Jeff den Biesen “Having the whole family together for Christmas dinner.”

Teri Schnell “Baking stollen.”

Supporting action to ban horse slaughter Congratulations to all those people that take the time and effort to write letters to newspapers, government officials, etc. calling for action on some of our society’s cruel treatment of animals. I was very pleased to see the articles by the Lyalls, especially the one on the “apathy” in our society and Dr. Warren Bell for taking time out of his very busy schedule to organize the protest at Westwold against

the horse slaughter operation. Horses are very intelligent and alert, and in a state of horrific panic before they reach the kill station in the line. Therefore it’s almost impossible to slaughter horses in a humane way. They would have to be sedated before they go into the kill line. Do you think that any slaughter house operation would go to this extra time and expense?

In the USA, horse slaughter was banned in 2007, so if it’s cruel and inhumane there, why are we allowing it in Canada – are we some Third World tyranny? Please support the private members bill C-322 by writing, phoning to government officials, and put an end to this practice. R. Thiessen

Bank profits a scandal equal to the Senate As if the corrupt Duffy/Senate scandal isn’t enough to sicken us, I recently stumbled across the financial profit reporting for Canada’s five major banks. Why is it that the neverending, uselessness and theft of the self-serving Senate, (enjoyed by all governments), continually get the attention from media, while the outrageous and gross financial piracy of the credit card and banking system go silent? Reading the sentences that spelled out, thousands of employees to be laid off at the end of their fourth quarter, in order to save money, made me grit my teeth. I thought, how disgraceful it is to take away these people’s jobs, because the bank-

ing system is expecting a slow 2014, yet they post a record, $29.2 billion profit among them for 2013. This has a way of killing the Christmas spirit and brings new meaning to “How the Grinch stole Christmas.” It’s not difficult to figure out how damaging this financial crime is to the average citizen. There is not much an individual can do to control these greedy corporations, so, needing a little peace of mind for myself, I sought out an alternative that would free me from feeding this animal any further. I joined a local institution that offers a “No Fee” account, offers very competitive interest rates, pays back, in cash, a percentage of

interest paid for the year, offers great services and supports local charity needs. The profits they earn stay within the local economy. They were very easy to talk to and set me up the way I needed to be set up. I was amazed and had I known of this opportunity sooner, I would have made the move some time ago. If folks are fed up with continuous bank fee increases, you’re not stuck with them. Check out the competition and you may find the Robin Hood (without the stealing) of banking. It may not be the answer for everybody, but for me, it gave back a little of that lost Christmas spirit. Bryon Every

Professional hockey evolving into a goon show What’s happening to our so-called ‘Beautiful Game?’ Once again the news media is highlighting goon-show antics: bloody faces, concussive confusion, and stretcher bearers. It is the high-speed athleticism, the well-

honed skills and the split-second decisions that make hockey a breathtaking game, not the condoned violence. Obviously the NHL owners care more about the returns on their lucrative investments than they do about the

well-being of their disposable players. Children should play hockey for enjoyment and choose their heroes with care. Lloyd Atkins

Replace animal fur purchase with a faux option Every year more than 72 million animals – including two million dogs and cats – are killed in China alone in the most inhumane ways for their fur. Countries like China, now the biggest exporter of finished fur products in the world, skin dogs and cats alive, strangle them with wire nooses, hit

them over the head or bang them on the ground until they are dead. The furs removed from these animals are exported to Canada among other countries labelled as rabbit, mink or other valuable fur products. If you are considering the purchase of a

fur product this Christmas, consider faux fur instead. Take a look around; there are many high-quality faux fur products on the market that have the appearance of real fur and cost much less. Lynn Cvitko

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1921

Just in time for Christmas. An exceptional assortment of ladies pure silk hose at reduced prices are now on sale at J.H. Jackson and Company. And if you are contemplating the purchase of a phonograph for Christmas drop into the Quality Store and hear the Victor machines, which may be purchased on easy terms. The district nurse at Malakwa, Miss Bodenham, has moved into the Coe place and she now has both long distance and local telephone lines, this will be a great convenience to her and for those she serves as well.

1931

The thermometer registered a few degrees below zero last week. This with the heavy snowfall, is giving us a real winter this year . The trees with their branches weighed down with blankets of pure white snow are a delight to the eye and enhance the natural beauty of the mountain, lake and forest. Relief matters are creating more worries to the District Council and the council members fear that the burden will become heavier next year. On Monday, about half a dozen residents from Canoe applied for assistance and after consideration the council decided that most of the men would prefer working for their money. They arranged that applicants be given jobs cutting wood.

1941

Alec Cragg went down to Vancouver on Saturday and on Monday he was struck by an automobile as he was attempting to board a street car. Fortunately, he was able to get up and get back to his hotel room but he got a bad shake up all the same.

1951

A $5 Christmas bonus will be paid to civic and municipal employees this year. Recipients of social welfare allowances will also receive a bonus for Christmas, 80 per cent of which will be paid by the provincial government. The bonuses for both groups were approved at the council meeting last Monday.

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Celebrating their centennial By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

special meeting will take place Friday, Dec. 13 at Firehall #3. It will be 100 years to the day that the City Protection Association was formed, with an elected fire chief, deputy chief and secretary, and a call to volunteers to form a fire brigade. Also on the agenda of that inaugural meeting was a plan seeking city council’s support for pay rates – $50 per year for the fire chief, $2 per fire for firefighters and $1 for practices. A committee was struck to investigate the matter of drying fire hose, buying ladders and a way to alert firefighters to a fire. “It’s interesting to read through it to see how it was developed,” says fire chief Brad Shirley, leafing through the pages of the fire department’s original meeting book. “Even things we do today, like meeting on Tuesday nights for example – 1923 is when they started practising Tuesday night. Prior to that it was Friday nights.” The other thing Shirley finds quite interesting is that either the mayor or alderman would attend the meetings and always had praise for “the boys.” While there are no women in the Salmon Arm Fire Department at the present time, there have been four in recent years – all of them excellent and well-respected by the men they worked with. Returning to the 100-yearold meeting book, Shirley is intrigued by the fire brigade’s continuing and often challenging efforts to acquire new equipment. “It took them three years

to get a ‘fog nozzle,’” says Shirley, looking at the aged handwriting. “The chief explained why he was looking for one, but it doesn’t say what it was.” In April 1914, the city passed an order to procure a fire bell and authorized $275 for a new firehall. “Although not found in any records, it is presumed the firehall on the corner of Shuswap Street and Okanagan Avenue was constructed sometime between April 15 and October of that year because the next official meeting was held Oct. 16, 1914 in the firehall,” Shirley says, of the hall that included two bays and small living quarters for a caretaker. “The caretaker was provided free power and water and following someone knocking on the door to report a fire, had to continuously ring the bell until members of the brigade arrived at the firehall.” The bell worked well for several years but was sometimes confused with the ringing of nearby church bells. It was silenced sometime around 1929 when it was discovered a siren could be operated through the telephone company. That original bell has been given a new and decorative life in front of Firehall #3, following “a smoking deal” from QC Powder Coating to sandblast, fill and paint the large Bessemes Alarm Bell.

“The department appeared to have progressed well through the years, purchasing equipment and ensuring the members were not overworked by offering $5 to the first team of horses or truck to arrive at the firehall to pull the hose reels to fire calls,” Shirley says. In 1936, crews and equipment were moved into the city’s old Power House Building on Ross Street, at the site of Hall #3’s current truck bays. In 1940 the fire department purchased its first motorized vehicle – a 1934 Chev farm truck for $700, which was converted into a hose and ladder truck. “This truck, along with the reels and other historic local firefighting equipment is on display at R.J. Haney Heritage Park’s Firehall built by the Salmon Arm Volunteer Firefighters Association in 1990. From one small firehall equipped with two bays, the Salmon Arm Fire Department has grown to include halls in Canoe, South Broadview and Gleneden. A n d while firefighting equipment and techniques

may have changed over the past 100 years, commitment to safety and protecting the community remains as strong as it was a century ago. It’s a pride that runs for a century through the fire department but in Shirley’s family as well. His grandfather, George was a charter member of the department and his father, Pat served for 40 years. In 1976, Shirley’s brother Jim joined the department and continues in his role as Hall #3 captain. Another brother, Greg, retired in 2013 after 20 years of service. Shirley joined in 1981 and says he is still excited to go to work everyday. “I remember hanging out with my dad as a kid and always knew that’s what I wanted to do, and that hasn’t changed.”

Restored: Assistant Fire Chief Rod Macfarlane, Fire Chief Brad Shirley and Lt. Scott Boyd lower the original Salmon Arm fire bell into place in front of Hall #3.

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A water-quality program approved by a steering committee early last week made waves at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District board meeting, Friday Dec. 6. 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 OBServer file phOtO for a new program that will focus on water quality and safety Shuswap water: Columbia Shuswap Regional District on the water. directors differ on costs and structure for a new water And, while water-quality mon- quality program that will come into effect after the threeitoring will continue throughout 2014, the year will be one pri- year Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process ends. marily of development. Directors were asked to eryone’s views put on the table, many variables a feasibility approve allocation of up to so don’t come back later and say study would consider. $240,000 from the All Electoral you don’t understand.” “To suggest $50,000 is a new Area Community Works Fund Area F North Shuswap direc- request is absurd,” Demenok for SLIPP’s successor, the Shus- tor Larry Morgan also expressed told Morgan. “You have all the wap Watershed Water Qual- his opposition to the new Shus- figures that have been circulated ity Program’s (SWWQP) “2014 wap Watershed Water Qual- weeks ago. I can’t put that into Developmental Year Plan.” ity Program, which will succeed your head and get you to underSicamous Mayor Darrell SLIPP when the three-year pi- stand that.” Trouton, who did not attend the lot project comes to an end on Martin, a strong supporter of Dec. 4 meeting, was quick to March 31, 2014. SLIPP and the new program, condemn the new program and “I have come around to the said water quality monitoring associated funding. point of view that I want to work has already identified some is“I have been less than im- with other directors and will do sues and she reiterated the impressed with the direction this what I can to support the pro- portance of good water quality has gone,” he said, pointing cess,” he said. “But I received to a strong tourism industry and out Sicamous, with its own the economy. hired technicians is spending The “It’s too bad it got tagged water substantial funds on water with all sorts of other things quality is good; it filtration and the province is that wasn’t SLIPP, but other enacting the Sustainable Wa- hasn’t changed agencies doing their jobs,” she ter Act. “The water quality is in 90 years and said. “The emphasis was on good; it hasn’t changed in 90 we’re spending Okanagan Lake and is now on years and we’re spending a lot a lot of money Darrell Trouton Shuswap Lake.” of money on a real feel-good on a real feel- SicamouS Also expressing their strong program.” support for funding $240,000 good program mayor Calling for “a new apin developmental funding for proach,” Trouton questioned SWWQP were Salmon Arm how remediation became part Mayor Nancy Cooper, Coun. of the mandate for the new pro- a late agenda item to request Debbie Cannon and CSRD digram and accused SLIPP propo- another $50,000 and it’s got my rector René Talbot. nents of moving too far too fast. back up again. I feel we’ve al“There are many reasons to “I think the Fraser Basin ready been there, done that and I support this. We know water Council had done a great job am not prepared to support both quality is a major concern to marketing the program,” he agenda items. What’s next that electors in the area and to presaid. “I find this whole process we haven’t been told about?” suppose there have been no very rushed and very demanded. Morgan then made a motion to changes (in it) is absurd,” DemeWe’re supposed to sit here and include the $50,000 for a feasi- nok said. “To expect other agenvote on this… maybe we should bility study in the $240,000 pro- cies to come forward is folly at sit back and think about this. I posed to fund the developmental best. Drinking water is a local am opposed to it, just because of year – something that Trouton government responsibility as is lack of information.” seconded, but was defeated. economic development, both of Visibly annoyed SLIPP steerBut Demenok explained the which are tied to our manageing committee chair and CSRD feasibility study, which was orig- ment of the watershed.” Area C director Paul Demenok inally proposed by Area E Rural The motions to approve up to took issue with Trouton’s com- Sicamous Area director Rhona $240,000 to fund the developplaints. 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Politicos respond to typhoon Philippines: Delegate calls for sustainable human development. By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

A plea from the Philippines’ lead negotiator at the recent United Nations climate summit in Warsaw isn’t altering the stance of a couple of local politicians on climate change. Philippine delegate Yeb Sano said in Poland on Nov. 11, at the beginning of the two-week UN Climate Change Conference – known as COP 19 or the 19th Conference of the Parties, that immediate action on climate change is needed to prevent repeats of the devastating storm that has destroyed much of the Philippines, as well as the establishment of a mechanism for compensation for loss and damage. Sano pointed out it was barely 11 months earlier that his delegation appealed to the world “to open our eyes to the stark reality that we face,” when a catastrophic storm resulted in the costliest disaster in Philippine history. Less than a year later came Typhoon Haiyan, “described by experts as the strongest that has ever made landfall in the course of recorded human history.” “It was so strong that if there was a Category 6, it would have fallen squarely in the box,” he said. “To anyone who continues to deny the reality that is climate change, I dare you to get off your ivory tower and away from the comfort of your armchair,” he challenged, pointing to places around the world where communities are grappling with rising sea levels, glacial floods, dwindling polar ice caps, flooded deltas, monstrous hurricanes, droughts and typhoons. MP Mayes said he reads arguments on both sides of climate change and appreciates a book called Watermelons: The Green Movement’s True Colors by James Delingpole. Mayes disputes

claims about extreme weather. “First of all, the myth that we are having more extreme weather today than our past history is not correct, is not proven by science, that’s the first fact.” Regarding Sano’s assertion about the typhoon, Mayes said: “One person’s made a

lead in automobiles... It’s just a matter of time. When we get to the point where somebody has developed a source of energy cheaper than fossil fuels and also safe as far as the environmental impact, then maybe oil and gas will be a thing of the past. But that’s what’s energizing the economy,

First of all, the myth that we are having more extreme weather today than our past history is not correct, is not proven by science, that’s the first fact. Colin Mayes MeMber of ParliaMent statement – you’re assuming the statement’s 100 per cent true. Is the statement based on scientific fact or just his opinion to explain why they had this terrific typhoon? I can’t answer that – I have read documentation that has tracked extreme weather... The number of extreme weather, be it floods, heat spells, is no more extreme than any other time in our history.” He said the Canadian government has a plan and is on track regarding greenhouse gases, and Canada’s emissions are small compared to other countries. “Big countries like India, China, the U.S., these are the countries that need to start paying attention,” he said. “I feel comfortable with our government. It’s a balanced approach and we’re still making progress.” Regarding fossil fuels and projects such as the Enbridge pipeline, the oil sands and liquid gas extraction, Mayes said he thinks the time for new fuels will come. “What I have a lot of confidence in, is the ingenuity of man and the research we do. You just have to look at – we came in with the catalytic muffler, fuel injection... other upgrades getting rid of

raising the standard of living… That’s what’s helping to improve the plight of some of the developing countries. “I think in time we will be weaned out of fossil fuels. It will be only be done if it’s feasible economically and safe for the environment…” Regarding the costs to using fossil fuels that go beyond money, he said, “There’s also a cost to use energy resources that aren’t efficient. People need to

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oped countries to take climate change seriously and to immediately reduce greenhouse gas emissions – in contrast with B.C.’s focus on natural gas extraction and the federal government’s support of the Enbridge pipeline and the oil sands. She said her heart goes out to the people in the Philippines, and she is giving what she can to help out. Regarding climate change, she said: “I am not an environmental scientist so I feel unqualified to comment on climate change except to say, as we have all observed, our climatic conditions are different today than they were a few years ago.” Sano stressed that developed countries have dropped the ball on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and it will now take global solidarity in pursuing sustainable human development to combat climate change. “Disasters are never natural,” Sano said. “They are the intersection of factors other than physical. They are the accumulation of the constant breach of economic, social and

I am not an environmental scientist so I feel unqualified to comment on climate change except to say... our climatic conditions are different today than they were a few years ago.

put food on their tables and send their children to school... We need to generate that cash from somewhere,” he said, adding that wind energy is not as dependable as once thought and is expensive. “We have to be very cautious on how we make these moves.” Salmon Arm Mayor Nancy Cooper was also asked her thoughts on the Philippine delegate’s plea for devel-

environmental thresholds. Most of the time disasters are a result of inequity and the poorest people of the world are at greatest risk because of their vulnerability and decades of maldevelopment, which I must assert is connected to the kind of pursuit of economic growth that dominates the world, the same kind of pursuit of so-called economic growth and unsustainable consumption that

has altered the climate system.” Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo did not respond to requests for comment.

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Approximately 335 metres of trail are a step closer to becoming an official part of Little Mountain Park. City council has given final reading to zoning and official community plan amendments related to the acquisition of a 2.3 hectare portion of property from G. and M. Hartling, who live adjacent to the park. The city is in the process of purchasing this portion from the Hartlings for $60,000.

At the Nov. 27 council meeting, city development and planning director Kevin Pearson explained park users have been trespassing on the Hartling’s property – through which a portion of the outer Loop trail runs – for a long time, though the Hartlings haven’t really worried about it. With council’s approval, staff began making arrangements for the purchase of the 2.3 hectares for park land. “It’s been held at third reading until the Agriculture Land Commission approved this,”

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Restaurant chains take up composting By martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

Composting is beginning to spread throughout Salmon Arm’s fast food outlets. It started with McDonald’s restaurant in April of this year. Frank Popien, franchise owner, explains the Mitchell brothers from Spa Hills Farm asked him some time ago if his restaurant would be interested in participating in a composting trial. “We got involved really early in the get go. It’s certainly reducing the amount we put in the landfill… As it progresses we will be able to go further and further.” He said McDonald’s composts a variety of items which fill anywhere from half to three-quarters of a bin weekly. “Coffee grounds, wasted food,” he says, explaining foods such as those that have expired are composted. “There’s a whole list of what we can put in there. We try to use it as much as we can.” As for other McDonald’s franchises, Popien said he knows others are considering it but he’s not sure how many. “I wouldn’t say we’re the only ones, but certainly we’re one of the few to get on board early on in the game… It’s a good thing for us to

do as corporate citizens in Salmon Arm and sets a good example for other businesses who have that product that can be composted… It’s a good alternative and we didn’t have that a few months ago.” Tim Hortons has joined McDonald’s. Owner of both the uptown and downtown franchises as well as one in Sicamous, Kelly Moores says his restaurants began composting in August. “It makes a whole lot of sense for us. Coffee grounds are 70 per cent of our waste; it works out well for us.” He says the restaurant can also compost a lot of its paper, such as liners for baking and sheets for some of the prepared food. Each week the restaurants are filling their bins, which he estimates are eight cubic yards. “It’s a significant amount, particularly in terms of weight. The coffee grounds are heavy.” Why is he doing it? “Because it’s the right thing to do, we’ll continue to do more. We will look at more ways to alleviate the amount of waste that comes out of any of our businesses. It’s an initiative of the CSRD (Columbia Shuswap Regional District) and we take that seriously.” He adds that Spa Hills, the composting

company, is great to work with. As more people sign on, the cost comes down, he notes. Jake Mitchell of Spa Hills Farm says the business composting in Salmon Arm has been going really well since it began in April. It started with McDonald’s, the Shuswap Pie Company, Chiang Mai Orchard Thai Restaurant and the support of developer Bill Laird, he says. Current composters also include Table 24, Okanagan College, Askew’s, Tim Hortons, Shuswap Chefs and the Village Grocer in Blind Bay. “We’re hoping to have more, but that’s doing good.” Businesses are given guidelines on what can be composted, such as coffee grounds, food waste and paper products, he says, noting that every paper product composts. Mitchell is pleased with how much is being composted. “There’s a tremendous amount of volume that’s coming in, just from kitchen waste from the fast-food restaurants.” He compliments Popien’s willingness to try composting when Spa Hills first proposed the idea. “You would think a fast-food restaurant like that wouldn’t have the time or support – and we’ve had a lot of overwhelming support.”

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Early intervention can break cycle of psychosis By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

Caught early enough, psychosis can be treated – sometimes to complete recovery. Without early intervention, secondary conditions can develop – depression, anxiety, substance abuse and/or hospitalization. “This has a huge impact socially and vocationally and psychologically for the family and there’s the risk of suicide,” says Shawna Rothwell, early psychosis intervention clinician with Interior Health’s Mental Health and Substance Abuse office in Salmon Arm. “Psychosis is a break from reality, a chemical imbalance, and early psychosis would be the first experience with the disruption of how their mind is working.” This could include some loss of contact with reality, hallucinations, delusions, paranoia or disorganized thoughts or speech. Delusions sometimes include the false belief that someone is following a person or that they have special powers or abilities. And sometimes people living with psychosis have difficulty staying on track with conversations. Other symptoms could include hearing, seeing, smelling or tasting something that isn’t real, but is very real for the individual, adds Rothwell, noting psychosis doesn’t discriminate based on socio-economic status or ethnicity. “Part of our role is to work with young adults who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis,” says Rothwell, “In a youth or young adult where there is a genetic risk, substance use can be a stressor and bring about the symptoms of psychosis.” Medication does play a very important role, and combined with education, support and counselling, can pre-

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Health case manager Shawna Rothwell hope to educate the community about psychosis. vent the progression of symptoms and the risk of more chronic conditions – such as schizophrenia – and lead to a positive recovery, says Rothwell, noting clients range in age from 17 to 30. The most common age for a first “psychotic break” is 17 to 24 for men and late 20s for women, who tend to develop symptoms later. Rothwell says the majority of young people know they are not feeling right and seek help, but she points out that if someone is paranoid or their insight is affected, the goal then is to try to work with the family to get help. Unfortunately, early warning signs are similar to normal teen behaviour – irritabillty, trouble sleeping or sleeping all the time. But it is important to seek help if a family sees a change in a young person’s functioning, such as someone who likes school suddenly withdraws. “These are important (signs), particularly if there is a history of mental illness in the family,” says Rothwell, recommending concerned families reach out first to their family doctor or school counsellor, who may connect them with Mental Health Services.

“There is no waiting list,” emphasizes Rothwell. “Within a few days, people will have contact with someone.” For youths under the age of 17, help is available at Child and Youth Mental Health at 250832-1719. Rothwell is currently mentoring fourth-year Thompson Rivers University nursing student Jaime Smart. Travelling to the Adult Mental Health Services office in Salmon Arm two to three times a week to fulfill her practicum, has not only given Smart the clinical experience she needs, but a desire to work in mental health. “I spend time learning about taking a leadership role to bring awareness to the community on psychosis and to work with decreasing stigma within the community,” says Smart. “Through discussion, I became intrigued with that and the need for awareness within the community and families, the importance of early intervention and ways for people to get help.” Smart’s work in Salmon Arm has included working one-onone with clients, developing wellness and care plans and educating clients on proper hygiene

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Put something under a tree It’s a three-tree Christmas at the Wicked Spoon Restaurant. Kathy Bradford, co-owner of the Barley Station Brew Pub Restaurant and the Wicked Spoon, says there is a Christmas tree in each of three rooms in the restaurant, each collecting food donations and/or food for local causes. One will be for collecting for the Shuswap Hospital Foundation, another for the Second Harvest food bank and the third, for the Shuswap Area Family Emergency Society’s women’s emergency shelter. As well, donations raised during the performance at the Barley Station by the Cliff Jumpers on Thursday, Dec. 12 will go to the Wicked Spoon’s tree for Second Harvest.

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The new year should bring a new canoe to Canoe. And it’s one the children of the area can particularly enjoy. The city is planning

to upgrade equipment at Jackson Park, which is located on 51st Street NE near the North Canoe Hall in 2014. Brad Ackerman, parks supervisor, says the city is hoping to receive grant funding to

install a recycled rubber play surface at the site, similar to the one at the recently upgraded Blackburn Park. New playground equipment is planned, as well, which will focus on natural play elements.

“It will include a lot of natural concepts, rocks, ropes and there will be a play canoe, which will be a neat feature for the area,” says Ackerman. In addition to funding from the city, Telus

is also supporting the project by contributing $25 from every new customer for its Optik TV service. Ackerman says the city hopes to begin improving the park in the spring.

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SilverBacks split weekend games Upcoming: Rival Vipers come to Shaw Centre Saturday night, ’Backs to Merrit Sunday. In a weekend split with the Langley Rivermen and West Kelowna Warriors, the Salmon Arm SilverBacks would probably prefer their win came against their division rival, rather than a Mainland opponent. But that’s not how it worked out as they downed Langley 4-1 Saturday night and then were defeated by the same score by the Warriors the next day. In the loss, Salmon Arm’s fifth at the hands of the Warriors this season, the ’Backs were handed three-straight chances on the man advantage in the first but came away empty. “I think not scoring on those power plays was disheartening to our group,” said SilverBacks associate head coach Brandon West, who ran the bench on the weekend with Troy Mick away on a recruiting trip. “I give full credit to the West Kelowna penalty killing; they shut us down well before we got in their zone. We didn’t have the pace that we

talk about and that we look for.” It was perhaps another symptom of a recurring malady the team has shown this season where they count too much on the skill of individual players instead of a reliable effort level. “I think when you have a fast, skilled team like we do, you tend to rely on your skill rather than your work ethic,” said West. “We tell the guys to count on our system, then our work ethic, and then our skill to win games. (Against West Kelowna) we just didn’t feel like we had that work ethic early on.” The Warriors scored three times in the middle frame and made it 4-1 before an Alex Gillies power-play goal broke up Andy Desautels’ shutout bid. “Their goaltending was solid that night,” said West. “I didn’t feel we had a whole ton of chances but when we did, he was there.” Saturday night saw the ’Backs get revenge against the Rivermen for an overtime loss

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Taste of victory: Salmon Arm SilverBack forward Colton Thibault battles it out at the net during the ’Backs’ 4-1 romp over the Langley Rivermen Saturday at the Shaw Centre. Nov. 22 in Langley. It was three quick goals in the first period, including tallies from defencemen Cole McCaskill and Blake Box, that paved the way. West has been pleased with the offensive contributions from the blueline corps. “I thought they’ve

been contributing nicely thus far,” he said. “Some people might look at our secondary scoring and that’s where it’s coming from, our back end.” For Box, it was his first goal of the season and came shortly after the announcement of his NCAA com-

mitment to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Box’s goal was followed 1:06 later by a Max Becker power-play marker and Salmon Arm took a 3-0 lead into the intermission. “I think Langley tightened up their game and we probably didn’t

get the scoring chances as the game went on,” said West. “By no means did we sit back; we continued to push and that was good on our guys.” Alex Gillies, who was pulling the trigger himself early in the season, set up three in the victory.

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This year, local and visiting skiers will celebrate the 30th annual Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet on Saturday, Jan. 18. The event has raised more than $400,000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation over the past 29 years. Organizers are encouraging everyone to come out to this family-friendly event intended for both recreational and competitive skiers. Online registration is at www.SkiLarchHills.ca, or entry forms are available through local ski shops. The deadline for registration is Friday, Jan. 17 at the SASCU Recreation Centre. With six weeks to prepare, there is plenty of time for everyone to plan to take part in this unique, winter event. If skiers require further information regarding registration, contact Tina Letham at 250-832-8676.

Streak continues In the Ladies’ Team Tennis Winter League, the Salmon Arm Tennis Club’s women’s team was successful again this past Saturday at the Kamloops Tennis Club’s indoor bubble. They played against three teams (Vernon, Kamloops and Kelowna) and came in first place again with 20 points to add to their first score. This time, the team consisted of Cathy Bartsch, Shirley Knorr, Marietjie du Plessis, Cynthia Langford and Marianne VanBuskirk.

’Backs dance cancelled The Salmon Arm SilverBacks and Salmon Arm Minor Hockey announced with regret that they’re cancelling the New Year’s Eve Gala scheduled for the SASCU Recreation Centre on Dec. 31. SilverBacks head coach and general manager Troy Mick says it’s always tough to have to cancel an event under circumstances relating to ticket sales. “Sadly, we just haven’t sold enough tickets to the gala at this time to continue on with the promotions and planning that’s needed before the 31st.” Those who have bought tickets can find a full refund at the SilverBacks ticket office during office hours between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays.

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Athletes moving up ranks To the top: Players pursue love of hockey. By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

Life in the WHL suits Salmon Arm’s Colton McCarthy, who plays for the Moose Jaw Warriors. Seventeen-year-old McCarthy accepted the offer from Moose Jaw a year ago this month, making the tough decision to leave the KIJHL’s Nelson Maple Leafs where he was second in goals scored in the whole league. Born in Moose Jaw, he’s pleased to return to his roots. “It’s really good,” he says of his move to the WHL. “The team’s not doing that great, we’d like to get a couple more wins... All the kids are nice, the coach is great, the manager’s great and it’s a nice city.” He says the step up hasn’t been too much of an adjustment. “It’s a little faster, but it’s junior hockey. The same road trips, the same practice schedule, everything’s

mostly the same.” The speed is a change, however. “You have to be quicker and faster and think quicker to be successful out here.” Long range goals for McCarthy? He’d like to get called to an NHL team for a try-out. “If that doesn’t work out, finish playing WHL and go to university in Canada.” Also in the same division with McCarthy is Shane Danyluk, who plays for the Prince Albert Raiders. Another Salmon Arm athlete in the WHL is Carson Bolduc, who was recently acquired by the Kamloops Blazers from the Prince George Cougars. In his fourth season with the WHL’s Tri City Americans in Kennewick, Wash. is leftwinger Lucas Nickles of Salmon Arm. Also south of the line is Shane Hanna, a former Salmon Arm SilverBack and Salmon Arm

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Enjoying the challenge: Salmon Arm’s Colton McCarthy, formerly with the KIJHL’s Nelson Maple Leafs and now with the Moose Jaw Warriors of the WHL, heads for the net. Minor Hockey product. Defenceman Hanna was named on Dec. 3 the Western Collegiate Hockey Association Rookie Player of the Week for the Michigan Tech Huskies in Madison, Wisconsin. Hanna recorded his first two collegiate goals and contributed three total points in Michigan Tech’s recent 3-2, 2-1 sweep in Fairbanks, Alaska. Playing for Ohio State University Women’s Hockey team is

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Whitehead, Nicholas Astasiewicz, Riley Jepson and Nathan Grieve. With the Chase Heat of the KIJHL are forwards Cody Hodges and Cody Koskimaki from Chase. Goalie Adam Luchkanych and forward Zach Fournier from Salmon Arm are reserve affiliates with the Heat. If readers know of other local athletes playing higher level hockey – or other sports, email: sports@ saobserver.net.

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17-year-old defenceman Alexa Ranahan, also a local minor hockey product. Maggie ShykulaRoss and Janessa Jenkins, both forwards from Salmon Arm, are playing for the Mount Royal University Cougars in Calgary. Sarah Botter is with the SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology) Trojans. From Salmon Arm and with the Sicamous Eagles of the KIJHL are Darien Head, Brad

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Trying it on: Shuswap Ringette Association president Tobiah

Riley, Laura Litke, player mentor Sara Martin, Imogin Iaccino, Katelyn Chapman and Tianna Kalke take part in the Come Try Ringette program held last Tuesday at the Shaw Centre.

If you like speed and precision in a sport, then you will want to attend the upcoming Canada Winter Games Ringette tryouts for Team BC. The tryouts will take place on Saturday, Dec 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and again on Sunday, Dec. 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Shaw Centre. Some 50 girls from across the province, as well as local hopefuls Allison Bahari, Kairo Mair, Brook Miller, Brooklyn Hay and Kailyn Nisse, will be vying for a spot on the team,

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in order to participate at the 2015 Canada Winter Games. This camp is just one in a series of camps which will help to select the very best ringette players the province has to offer. Salmon Arm’s Cathy Lipsett, has been recognized as one of the top ringette coaches in Canada. She will be putting the girls through many rigorous training drills, as well as head-to- head scrimmage games. The competition will be intense, the level of play amazing and the price of admission is free.

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Ice Breakers gain top times

Members from the Salmon Arm Ice Breakers Speed Skating Club returned from a weekend of racing in Kelowna competing in five races. Jack Verdurmen and Aila Norlin battled it out and managed to end up in the top of their division. Norlin earned a personal best in the 500-metre. Shan Chhokar raced in only his second competition ever and also got a personal best in the 500m. Verdurmen maintained his composure and came very close in beating his personal bests in all five races. Alyssa Skaalid skated hard in a tough division where she competed against two Kelowna skaters. It was particularly tough because she also trains with the Kelowna club when she is not skating in Salmon Arm. “We’ve skating and trained with each other and we know each other’s strengths and weaknesses. It makes the races interesting because you want them to second guess your strategy mainly in the longer distances.” The Salmon Arm club is now focused on its upcoming meet, the Ice Jam interclub speed skating competition on Jan. 11 at the Shaw Centre. If you are interested in trying out short track speed skating and want more information, please check out the website www.salmonarmspeedskating.com.

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Marshall in medals The first Haywood NorAms of the season were held this past weekend at Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre. It was a good start for Salmon Arm’s Alysson Marshall, who won a silver medal on Sunday in the 1.2 kilometre classic sprints. Marshall was also second in the sprint qualifiers held in -17 C weather. On Saturday Marshall couldn’t overcome the effects of the almost -20 C weather, coming in 15th in

the 10-km skate. Only the open classes and selection races were run on Saturday because of the cold, with all younger categories cancelled. The weekend before were the opening races of the Alberta Cup. Marshall was second in the sprint time trial and won a gold medal in the finals. She was fourth in the 11.25km classic event. On Oct. 24, the second annual Winsport Frozen Thunder Classic Sprint Races were held in Can-

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At the opening Keurig Cup ENL Slalom on Cascade at Mount Norquay this past weekend, Salmon Arm’s Mitch Smith established himself upon joining the provincial FIS or Federation International Ski series. At 16, Smith just moved up to the FIS age group this year. FIS is the sport’s governing body for all international races including world cup, Nor-Am, Olympics and FIS races.

Smith is now racing in a class that has no age classes and he is pitted against racers 16 and older. At Norquay, the race had mostly younger racers, 16 to 21, attending. Compared to Saturday’s -25 to -35C temperatures, Sunday’s racing was slightly warmer under sunny skies. Smith, who skis with the Revelstoke Ski Club, took top spot in the Men’s Slalom. He had no handicap

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Great tourney for Atom A Silverbacks The Salmon Arm Atom ‘A’ Silverbacks hosted a 10-team tournament this past weekend which featured both Tier 1 and Tier 2 level teams from the Fraser Valley, the Lower Mainland, the Thompson-Okanagan and the Interior. During the round robin, the Atom ‘A’ Silverbacks started the tournament with an unlikely 2-2 tie against Kelowna, before bouncing back to take a hard fought 3-1 victory over a strong team from Mission. Beckett Johnson opened the scoring, but the game was in doubt until the final period when Aiden Lindblad scored consecutive goals to secure the win. The game was only kept close early on thanks to the strong goaltending of Rod May. In the final roundrobin game, the boys faced a stiff challenge from a Tier 1 team from West Kelowna. The first period started off with a quick twogoal lead for the visiting Warriors, but even that setback did little to shake the resolve of the Silverbacks. Matt Bushell and Drayk Eklund scored goals to close the gap, leaving only the third period to try to comeback from a 3-2 deficit. The third period was a back-and-forth affair until Brayden Hessler decided to play hero and score back-to-back highlight reel goals. The final seconds of the game were played at a feverish pitch, and it wasn’t until Gabriel M u r r e l l s - A l l ow a y made a brilliant blocker save in the dying moments that the team could claim victory. The win placed the Silverbacks in the semifinal where they faced another Tier 1 powerhouse – this time from Kamloops. The game started off where the last game had finished – with another goal by Brayden Hessler. However, the Kamloops Ice Hawks proved too strong on

that day as they raced to a 5-1 lead going into the third. Jack Doray scored a couple of goals in the third to make it close, but the final result was a Kamloops 6-3 victory over the host team. Overall, the Atom ‘A’ Silverbacks had a great tourney. Appreciated are team coaches Brad May, Daryn Stewart, Jeff Johnson and Trevor Feist as well as Tanya Bushell and the tournament committee and sponsors.

Road lessons The Salmon Arm Bantam tier 2 Silvertips kept busy this weekend, travelling to Trail for a tournament. The boys left Friday at 7 a.m. on the bus so they would be ready for their first opponent the Nelson Maple Leafs. The team dominated most of the game except for a few sluggish minutes in the first period. The final score in this tournament opener was 5-1 for the Scotiabank Silvertips. Contributing to the score were Harley Bootsma for two goals, and Austin AnthonyJules Dylan McBeth and Jason Herd for one each. The assists came from Matthew Dolinar (2) and Cam Watson, Noah Paterson and Tyler Chartier. The boys woke Saturday ready for two challenging matches. First they would meet Penticton in an early game but the Tips got caught off balance from the start. They never seemed to recover as they lost the contest by a 6-1 tally. The lone goal was a good one by Trajan Boyd on a power play assisted by Dolinar and Paterson. The second game came mid-afternoon against the Spokane Junior Chiefs. Salmon Arm outshot the Chiefs badly but a hot goaltender and some costly mistakes left the Tips with an early 3-0 deficit. Salmon Arm did not quit, and managed to

get back in this game. Late in the third period, however, Spokane managed to get a game winner and sent the hometown boys to the consolation round with a 5-4 loss. Goals came from Herd, McBeth, Bootsma and Matthew Dolinar. The set ups came from McBeth, Trent Thompson Anthony-Jules and Ben Wardmen. Sunday’s game lacked some energy as the Silvertips were a little discouraged from their loss to Spokane. The consolation game put Salmon Arm against the host team, Trail. The final score was a 7-2 loss with the only goals coming from McBeth and Thompson assisted by Herd and AnthonyJules. Salmon Arm had a great experience as they learned about hockey on the road.

Fun weekend The A&W Peewee Tier 3 Silvertips attended a tournament in Penticton last weekend, finishing sixth in a field of 14. Friday night saw the Tips in a tilt versus Castlegar. The opposition opened the scoring just a minute and a half into the game, but Ty Bailey jammed the puck past the Castlegar goalie just one minute later. Matt Campbell and Dominic Barbosa then set each other up a couple to each record their first of the game. Castlegar clawed back within one, but that was as close as they’d come. Ethan Lans, and Barbosa with hat tricks, as well as Caden Sherman’s first of the tournament sealed the win for the Silvertips. Saturday morning’s game against Aldergrove was a different story. Although Salmon Arm scored a pair to take a first period two-goal lead, the Bulldogs would tie it up late in the first and continue on to a 7-2 victory. Lans and Barbosa each scored for Salmon Arm.

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the net during a game tied two apiece between the Silverbacks and Kelowna Hawks played Friday morning in the tournament held at the Shaw Centre. The evening game against Arbutus was a nail-biter, with the Tips pulling out a 7-5 win. Arbutus jumped out to a 2-0 lead, but Captain Barbosa lit the lamp for the Tips heading into the first intermission. Taylor Howard snapped a wrister past the Arbutus netminder a few minutes into the second, but the opposition took the lead back two minutes later. A hard-working Henry Lenarduzzi tied it up for Salmon Arm halfway through the period and Bailey made the mesh ripple as the period began winding down. Arbutus ripped the puck past netminder Cole Salewski just one minute later, but Lans on the breakaway with just 20 seconds left in the frame helped swing momentum back in the Tips’ favour. Again the opposition tied it up early in the third, but Lenarduzzi’s second on a sweet feed no-look from Connor Kociuba, and Kociuba’s own marker just two minutes later would seal the win. Unfortunately Sunday’s final for fifth place versus the Westside Warriors ended in a 7-1 loss for the Tips, with Lans picking up the lone marker for Salmon Arm. Madison Dewitt and Deion Anthony-Jules were twin towers of strength all weekend on D for the Tips, and Dewitt had this to say

about their play: “I think we played well because we’ve been working on positioning. Practising the Triangle really helped us.”

Wins continue It was another great showing by the Armstrong Co-op Salmon Arm Midget Female

Tier 1 hockey team in Kelowna. The Salmon Arm girls won over Kelowna 6-2. It was a very close game until the third period when the Salmon Arm girls showed their true grit and scored four goals to clinch the win. Goals were scored by Hannah Scherck (Vernon), Jenna Lazar (Vernon),

Cassidy Marshall (Armstrong), Sarah Whitehead (Salmon Arm) and a pair by Maddison Turner (Salmon Arm). There was a solid defensive effort by Chelsea McCaig (Enderby), Catlyn Marshall (Armstrong) and good goal tending by Bailey Berndt (Enderby).

Cash donations to the Salmon Arm Second Harvest Food Bank and Larch Hills Ski Club are gratefully appreciated. We’ll also accept your non-perishable food donations for the Food Bank.

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LUNCHEON – Retired teachers’ Christmas luncheon takes place at 11 a.m. at Intermissions Restaurant. GET-TOGETHER– Shuswap in Transition invites the community to a Christmas get-together featuring a short film, hot drinks and snacks at 7 p.m. at the rear entrance of 351 Hudson Ave.

THURSDAY, DEC. 12 JAZZ CLUB – Enjoy the Dixieland jazz of the Cliff Jumpers at the Barley Station Brew Pub from 8 to 10 p.m. No cover charge.

FRIDAY, DEC. 13 HOLIDAY TRAIN - Take a donation of food or cash for the Salvation Army Food Bank and enjoy the entertainment provided by Juno Award winner Melanie Doane and jazz singer Matt Dusk, when the CP Rail Holiday Train rolls into town at the Lordco Parking Lot at 7 p.m. Hotdogs and apple cider will be available by donation. Take a lawn chair if you need to sit down.

SATURDAY, DEC. 14 SANTA AND FRIENDS – Families are invited to have breakfast with Santa from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Salmon Arm Art Gallery. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., make Christmas crafts in the Elves’ Workshop. TOY DRIVE – Three local Rotary clubs host a screening of Home Alone at 2:30 p.m. at the Salmar Classic as a toy drive. Admission is one toy per family. Toys will be redistributed to families via the Shuswap Family Resource Centre. CARD PLAY – Silver Creek Seniors Hall hosts a crib tournament at 10 a.m. at 3048 Hornsberger Rd. Entry fee is $10. OPERA – Live from New York the Metropolitan Opera performs Verdi’s Falstaff, at the Salmar Classic at 9:55 a.m. SEASONAL FARE – Shuswap Theatre co-presents The Nutcracker with FACES Blind Bay. This version will include all dance disciplines and music and art students will also be showcased, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children (three and older) and are available at The Candy Vault or call 250-515-3276 to reserve and pay. COMMUNITY BAND – The Salmon Arm Community Band presents a Christmas Concert with carol singing at 7:30 p.m. at First United Church. Admission is by donation.

SUNDAY, DEC. 15 BENEFIT CONCERT – A Very Merry Christmas Benefit Concert takes place at 2 p.m. in Carlin Hall in Tappen. Admission is by donations to Second Harvest Food Bank. SHUSWAP DANCE – The Shuswap Dance Center presents the annual Christmas concert at 2 p.m. at the SASCU Rec Centre. Tickets are $8 and are available at the studio at 590 Okanagan Ave. SE or at the door.

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Dancers decorate tree By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

With an invitation to “Let’s Decorate the Tree,” students at the Shuswap Dance Center are rehearsing for their annual Christmas concert that takes place at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 at the SASCU Recreation Centre. The festive concert will begin as a “string of popcorn” (threeyear-old dancers) crosses the stage. The two-hour event features a collection of dances that include hip-hop, jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical and contemporary, says dance center owner Carolyn Wonacott. “The majority of the music is Christmas music, it’s quite exciting,” she says, noting all the students, who range in age from three to mid70s will perform. Wonacott is also excited that Raelynn Heppell, recently retired from Kelowna Ballet, is teaching ballet, lyrical and tap and, “will be doing a Sugar Plum Fairy solo for us.” Some of the older girls are dancing en pointe and will perform in a large classical ballet number Heppell has choreographed for the concert. “It’s a combination

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of four pieces of music and it’s the first big en pointe piece we’re performing on stage,” says Wonacott. “There are 25 dancers in the number – half of them en pointe.” Others will perform the Arabian Variation from The Nutcracker, while a group of nine and 10-year-old dancers will perform as Christmas lights. “There are lots of toys under the Christmas tree and a big hiphop number in which they transform into

cars,” says Wonacott of the dancers aged 11 to 13. “There’s about 15 of them and they all transform into one big car.” And a group of eight boys in the hip-hop class are Ninja turtle toys, while others are candles, icicles and carollers. “I think the most exciting thing is we have three new teachers this year so the choreography is quite diverse. As well as Heppler, teachers include Laura Paiement, Cera Bollo,

Chelsey Klim, Dianne Van Nostrand, Camilla Courts and Sasha Byrnes, who will also perform a contemporary “surprise” number. The Dance Center currently has 165 students. Wonacott is delighted that two of them have been accepted to the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s summer school. Tickets to this Sunday’s performance are $8 and are available at the studio at 590 Okanagan Ave. SE or at the door.

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Pianist Jaeden IzikDzurko will be playing in the big leagues this weekend. The 14-year-old won a concerto competition at the Kamloops Performing Arts Festival last March. The prize is performing with the Kamloops Symphony on Dec. 14 and 15. In order to win the prestigious competition, Jaeden had to perform one movement of the Schuman Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54. The concerto, published in 1845 as a onemovement Fantasy for Piano and Orchestra, established itself as one of the most popular and oft-recorded piano concertos. “It’s relatively difficult,” says the teen, who performed against one other pianist in the first round. After winning the round, Jaeden performed with accompanist Joseph Dansereau, another pianist, in Kamloops’ Sagebrush Theatre against a violinist and clarinetist in the Highlights Concert for the Kamloops Music Festival. Jaeden will be performing the Schumann concerto, a work for solo and orchestra. “I am very excited, it’s my first time ever performing as a soloist with an orchestra,” he says enthusiastically. “And since the competition I have had a lot of time to hone it.” Jaeden tries to practise four to five hours daily for a weekly total of about 35 to 40

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Concerted effort: Jaeden Izik-Dzurko practises for his performance of the Schumann Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54 with the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra taking place this Saturday and Sunday at the Sagebrush Theatre. hours. “Some weekends I do more than that; for that concerto, I’ve been speeding a lot of time doing lots of precision work,” he says, pointing out he has been practising the piece more often as the concert gets closer. “I was practising the same amount of time every day, but have a lot of other festivals and competitions to practise for.” Looking at the year ahead, Jaeden says he will definitely enter the Kamloops Festival again, but plans for other competitions are still tentative. “I absolutely love it! What I really like about it is the sense of discovery whenever you find a new piece that you like or start learning something big,” he says of his rep-

ertoire. “It was really exciting to begin learning the Schumann concerto. I started learning it in September 2012 but kept it on the back burner while I was learning other pieces.” A confirmed music lover, most of the genres he likes are in the classical field. “I like listening to symphonies and opera. I feel that a lot of the knowledge I have gained from my piano studies, but also the rudimentary studies I do,” he says. “They contribute to my listening, in that I find it much more interesting to listen to these compositions because I hear something I’ve been learning, like different harmonies or forms.” Jaeden currently works with two teachers – Marjorie Duncan

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in Salmon Arm and Arnie Sahlen at the Vernon Community Music School. Playing piano since he was five, Jaeden gave up swimming in order to devote more time to piano. “I plan to do some skiing this year but honestly, it’s difficult to find free time. Most of my time is spent at the piano,” says the teen, who plans on making a music his profession. Meanwhile, as one of the youngest winners of the annual Kamloops Symphony award since it started 20 years ago, Jaeden is billed as a guest on the symphony’s annual “feast of Christmas fun.” The show takes place at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 and 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Sagebrush Theatre. Tickets are available

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spirit of giving: The CP Rail Holiday Train pulls in alongside the Lordco Parking Lot this Friday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. Take donations of non perishable food and cash for the Salvation Army Food Bank and enjoy the entertainment.

CP Rail on a roll for food banks With thousands of lights illuminating the night and the spirit of hope, the CP Rail Holiday Train rolls to a stop at the Lordco Parking Lot at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13. This is the 15th year the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train has hit the rails, visiting 150 communities across Canada. Each event features a boxcar stage, a lineup of great musical talent and a contribution to the local food bank. This year, Juno Award winner Melanie Doane and jazz singer Matt Dusk will perform on the train. A recording artist and songwriter for more than 15 years, Doane has released seven albums, written seven chart-topping singles, had her music featured on hit television shows such as Brothers and Sisters, Being Erica, Flashpoint, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer and travelled numerous times across Canada and the U.S. on various tours and the CP Holiday Train.

Dusk hit it big with his major-label debut Two Shots, scoring a gold record. With the punchier follow-up Back in Town, he upped the ante and took his act to Hollywood’s fabled Capitol Studio A. The album garnered two number one singles: All About Me in Canada and Back In Town in Japan — making Dusk the first male jazz singer to ever top the pop charts. Hotdogs, hot chocolate and apple cider will be available by donation. While Lordco has agreed to allow the event to take place in their parking lot, there is no longer any room for bleachers. Anyone in need of a seat is encouraged to take their own lawn chair. “The train arrives at 7 p.m., but we recommend that people arrive by 6:30 p.m. as the train has been known to be early,” says event co-ordinator Chris Moore. The event is free, but don’t forget to take food or cash donations for the Salvation Army Food bank.

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Haney seeks canvassers for heritage week Haney Heritage village manager Susan Mackie is looking for a few good people. “I am looking for volunteers that would like to canvas for the Heritage Week Silent Auction,” she says. “This year we are celebrating Heritage Week in partnership with The Mall at Piccadilly from Feb. 17 to 22.” This is a provincial event and, appropriately for the Shuswap, the theme for the 2014

celebration is Heritage Afloat! Several events are planned for the week: the 18th Annual best of the Shuswap pie baking contest and auction, children’s crafts and gold-panning, a pioneer breakfast and many displays depicting the history of Salmon Arm at the Mall at Piccadilly. The silent auction will be held at the mall as well. “With the support

of local businesses and the hard work of the volunteers, last year the silent auction raised over $5,000 for R.J. Haney Heritage village and Museum,” says Mackie. “This accomplishment was due to the strong commitment of the volunteers who canvassed the businesses for donations.” There are 18 silent auction routes that need volunteers. Each route will take

a commitment of about six to eight hours over a three-week period. If you would like to help with the success of this community event, call Mackie at 250-832-5243 or send an email to info@ salmonarmmuseum. org. Packages for the canvassing routes are ready for pick-up on Wednesdays and Thursdays at the museum in the Haney Heritage village from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre a busy place The Seniors Fifth Avenue Activity Centre office and kitchen will be closed for the holiday season from Dec. 23 to Jan. 2. The regular birthday lunch will held

at noon on Jan. 3 for anyone celebrating a birthday in January. birthday members invited to enjoy a special full-course meal at a reduced price, and they are welcome to bring

family and friends. Tickets must be purchased, or reserved in advance. The Jammers dances will take place Jan. 5 and 19 at 7 p.m. If you play tunes, bring your

instrument and join in, or put on your dancing shoes, and cut a rug. There will be an allyou-can-eat pancake breakfast at reasonable rates from 8 a.m. to noon on Jan. 12.

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Horoscope ARIES (March 21-April 19): A random experience will present itself as an epiphany that will open up your eyes to a whole new world of possibilities. Limitations lessen for you as your reassurance is restored. Differentiate realistic boundaries from illusionary ones. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You will spend much of your time concentrating on the resources you share with a spouse or with a creditor. You will come up with solutions, which you have not accepted before. Being flexible really works in your advantage this week. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Relationships surprise you in a delightful way, as you are able to work through your common dreams. This time around you possess the necessary tools and you are armed with the required ardour to initiate something big. Your passion for life knows no boundaries! CANCER (June 21-July 22): Daily obligations do not have to be mundane and dreadful. This week will just give hints as to how bring in more fun and functionality into your every day errands. You may begin a new diet, join a different kind of fitness course or simply, make your routine less monotonous. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your focus right now is to find ways to derive plentiful of pleasure from life. In your love sphere, the fire is scorching with desire. Past experiences will help you assess more clearly a current relationship. Open up your heart and invite honesty to guide you throughout this process. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A domestic conundrum will finally see light this week. You will be having more frequent conversations with your parents or a parental figure. You will be pleasantly surprised by your new discoveries. Let life show you just how deliciously fun a mystery can be.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You exude more faith in your actions. The more pioneering side in you kicks in giving you fuel to act upon those issues, which you keep procrastinating for quite a while now. You will see results and improvements the moment you act upon your own promises. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Suppressed anger might work against your will and against your health if you do not take control of it or if you refuse to manage it in a constructive manner. On the bright side, when it comes to your personal earnings and savings, you will breath in relief. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Something you have worked on for a while will have long-term benefits. This looks like something more private in nature where you are looking to work on your psyche and your complexities. Hard work devoted to your wellbeing will pay off undoubtedly. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): If you have thought of launching a venture or of expanding a business, wait no longer. The sky is on your side suggesting that all long-range goals will come to fruition as long as you keep an open mind. Compromises began now will be important for many years ahead. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): This is not a time to sit by yourself and be quiet. Opportunities abound through your voice, through what you have to share with others. Rest assured that others will be impressed by what you have to say and leave quite a mark behind. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may be uncertain where to direct your energy and if not channelled properly, you risk to end up being disappointed or deceived by other people’s reactions. You evoke a strong desire to let go a hidden longing, which is deeply imprinted into your psyche.

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Thank You The family of Bruce Hall wishes to express heartfelt thanks to everyone for their help and support during his battle with cancer and after his passing. The expressions of sympathy in cards, flowers, food, visits and calls helped us more than you will ever know. To Dr. Kirkman and the hospital staff, ambulance attendants, ICU doctors and nurses, Shannon and the nurses at Independent Respiratory Services – we thank you so much for your respect, compassion and emotional support provided to Bruce and our family. We also wish a special thank you to the staff of Lordco for their tribute of the honour guard at the service. Thank you to Jack and Dave of Bowers Funeral Home who showed us such warmth, thoughtfulness and compassion. To Ian, Jack, Don and Jerry who spoke and gave their tribute to Bruce, to Lynne and her team for a wonderful job of the luncheon, all very much appreciated. To our extended family and customers at Action Safety, we so thank you for all your understanding and continued support. The love and support of family and friends has helped us through a most difficult time. All your acts of kindness will forever be remembered. To all that have contributed to the Shuswap Community Foundation in honour of Bruce, your generosity is overwhelming. ~The Hall and Brigden families.

SEBO ELTJO WOLDRINGH Sebo Eltjo Woldringh, born January 5, 1945 went to be with his loving Savior at the age of 79 on Thursday, December 5, 2013. He was born in Holland and immigrated to Canada in 1966. He will be lovingly remembered by wife Vina, son Karl (Lori), grandchildren McKenzie and Elijah, sister Catherine (of Holland) as well as many extended family and friends. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Broadview Evangelical Free Church, 350 30th Street NE. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories through Sebo’s obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Piccadilly Care Centre. RICHARD DONALD “DON” SALTER Richard Donald “Don” Salter passed away at his residence in Salmon Arm, BC on Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at the age of 80 years. Don was born in Fort Frances, Ontario on July 14, 1933. He came to BC in the spring of 1942, working as a ranch hand at Sheridan Lake before settling in Salmon Arm in the early 1970’s. In the early 80’s Don began working for the Peterson Brothers in Salmon Arm and was employed for 15 years. Don will be lovingly remembered by his sister, Helen Matheson; nephew, Darren (Christine) Love and their daughter, Julia; also surviving are nieces and nephews in Fort Frances, ON. He was predeceased by his parents, Richard Donald Salter and Lillian Helen Salter and sister, Ardella Mary Love There will be no formal service. Online condolences can be sent through Don’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.

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SUE WOLFF It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Sue Wolff, beloved wife of Mike Wolff on Nov. 10, 2013. Sue was born Jan. 2, 1966 in Ontario. She moved to Sicamous with her family as a young girl, where she made her home right up until her death. Sue was able to find joy and happiness in the little things in life, many of the things that we ourselves may take for granted. In particular she loved children and her pet family Champ, Spud and Tink. She also loved the many practical jokes her and Mike played on each other. Sue was faced with many personal challenges up until the time she met and married the love of her life, Mike Wolff. Sue’s proudest day was the day she became Mrs. Mike Wolff their family was now complete. Their time together may have been short but it was filled with a love that many seek a lifetime to find. We will miss the many phone calls and the treasured memories of her laughing and being a part of our family. We take comfort in knowing she is no longer suffering or in pain, and we find solace in the fact we have an angel with wings as big and bright as her smile. We will truly miss her and what she brought to our family. We would like to thank her for making our brother feel like the richest man on this earth. Online condolences can be sent through Sue’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com JUNE BURESH Dorothy June Buresh passed away peacefully in Bastion Place, Salmon Arm, BC on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at the age of 86 years. An open house reception in memory of June was held at the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon, December 8th from 3 to 5 p.m. with sharing of tributes by family and friends at 4 p.m. The family held a private graveside service in the family plot at Mt. Ida Cemetery. Born in Condor, Alberta on June 3, 1927, June moved to Rutland in 1946 and then to Salmon Arm with her late husband, Joe Buresh, in 1963 and built J Lanes Bowling Alley, where they quickly became involved in the community, as well gained respect across all of Western Canada for mentoring bowlers of all ages, both in bowling and in living life with passion. June enjoyed bowling, golf and in later years bingo until going into Bastion Place with failing health. She was predeceased by her husband, Joe on March 10, 1977, daughter, Shannon Campbell on January 6th of this year, her parents, Harry Bice in 1962 and her mother, Annie (Gramma) Bice in 1990. June leaves her family; daughter, Bev Turner (Wayne) of Kelowna, Gordon (Linda) Buresh of Salmon Arm; grandchildren, Cheryl, Scott and Calyn; 5 great grandchildren; son in law, Maynard Campbell of Salmon Arm; sister, Jean Layden and her children, Garnie, Larry, Donna and Dianne. Memorial donations in memory of June may be sent to the Shuswap Hospital Foundation, PO Box 265, Salmon Arm, BC VIE 4N3 On lines condolences may be sent to June’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements were in the care of Bowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm.

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Dr. Janice Tjaden Inc., Salmon Arm, BC, requires a permanent full time administrative assistant. Duties: Schedule and confirm appointments and meetings of employer; order office supplies and maintain inventory; set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems; determine and establish office procedures; record and prepare minutes of meetings; may compile data, statistics and other information to support research activities; may organize conferences. Education: Completion of secondary school. Experience: 2-3 years. Wages: 21.00/Hr. Knowledge of english required. Fax @ 250 832 1106

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PHARMACY ASSISTANT Full Time/Salmon Arm Pharmasave in Salmon Arm is actively seeking the right individual to join our dispensary team as a full time pharmacy assistant. Candidates must have outstanding communication and customer service skills. The position available is for a Tuesday-Saturday schedule and is available immediately. Contact: Troy Cook (250) 832-2111

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Okanagan College is seeking applicants for the position(s) of: • COLLEGE PROFESSOR, ENGLISH Arts & Foundational Programs Part-time Term Appointment Posting No. 0001220 – Salmon Arm Campus Closing date: December 15, 2013

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THE SALVATION ARMY Kettle Campaign is looking for volunteers for 2hr. shifts in the following places: Walmart, Canadian Tire, Uptown Askews, Salmon Arm Liquor Store in the Shuswap Mall, The Gov’t Liquor store on TCH and Ctr. Court in Picadilly Mall. Sharon 250803-1496 or David at the Church Office 250-832-9194

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Shuswap-Revelstoke Program Coordinator – Information, Education and Family Support The candidate will provide support, education and advocacy to families of individuals who live with a mental illness and/or addiction or substance abuse issues. They will coordinate the provision of information and education regarding mental health to the community, individuals and agencies. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge base of mental health and the psycho/social model of support and treatment. They will possess excellent interpersonal skills and have support-group facilitation experience. The position also requires excellent knowledge of computer systems with MS Office suite and in depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms and their respective participants (Facebook, Twitter, Google+ etc.) To receive a copy of the full job description please email: dianna.churchill@cmha.bc.ca Please send your resume and cover letter to: dianna.churchill@cmha.bc.ca Closing date December 20, 2013 Only those considered for the position will be contacted. Thank you!

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MANAGER OF HUMAN RESOURCES The City of Salmon Arm is looking for a high energy individual excited about becoming a key member of an administrative and management team that is focused on providing quality local government services in an efficient and effective manner. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, you will be responsible for development and administration of the City of Salmon Arm’s human resources and labour relations programs. This position directs, administers and provides advice to Council, management and all employees on programs, policies and services in the areas of labour and employee relations; collective bargaining; recruitment and orientation of new employees and promotion of current staff; job descriptions and evaluations; compensation; achievement and employee awards and rewards; employee training and development. The Manager of Human Resources is also responsible for the effective operation of the Customer Service Centre and the supervision and training of its staff in all aspects of City services.

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Homes for Rent

3bdrm, 2bath, 2car garage 6appl. in SA, beautiful lake view in nice subdivision 3bdrm, 2bath, 2car garage in Shuswap Lake Estates 1bdrm, 1bath condo Salmon Arm

GORGEOUS 3/4bdrm w/view 1.5 acres, W/D, util, int, sat incl., avail. Now smoking outside $1350 (250)832-7809

Shared Accommodation

Contact AL BINGHAM (250)804-6216

Modular Homes 2BDRM trailer in Tappen, $700/mo., avail now, NP, NS, Ref’s req’d. (250)835-4480

Homes for Rent 2Bdrm Furn. Coach house, Shuswap Lake, Sunnybrae, avail now until Jun 30/14. Ref’s req’d. $700/mo. + $250 DD incl everything but phone & int. N/S Resp. tenants only. Jackie 250-835-4800

Rentals

Duplex / 4 Plex

Apt/Condo for Rent

Comfortable 3 Bdrm duplex. Scotch Creek Fenced Yard Avail Jan 15/14 $875/mo 250-675-4952

Excavating & Drainage

TEKAMAR MORTGAGES

Best rate 5yr-2.89%OAC

Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976.

Toll free 1-800-658-2345

1BDRM. across from Askew’s DT, W/D, parking, Call Colin (1-604)858-8176 or Jeremy (1-250)253-2404 Avail now 1Bdrm in new 4-Plex, f/s, priv. entr., adults, quiet pet OK, $725. avail. Jan. 1 1070 1 St. SE 250-833-2129 1Bdrm in new 4-Plex, w/d, f/s, priv. entr., adults, quiet pet OK, $775. avail. Jan. 1 1070 1 St. SE 250-833-2129

The link to your community

Cottages / Cabins 2 bdrm cabin, furnished (or not), 5 appl & pellet stove. Free Wifi. $875. plus util. N/S, N/P Ref. req’d. (250) 836-3131 & leave msg.

& hot water included, No Pets

$650/mo.

1-855-852-5660 Toll Free

Financial Services

Serving Sicamous & Area for 20+ Years

MOBILE home avail. in Enderby. 2 bed + addit., deck & porch. W/D, NS, NP, 55+ yr. Avail. immed. $675. + DD Cora Prevost RE/MAX (250) 838-0025

www.dandeglan.com 981 - 16th Street N.E., Salmon Arm V1E 2V2

250-832-0707

Garden & Lawn

*ROOM, wifi, theatre, *STORAGE *SHOP wood heated 250-833-1497

NEWER 1/2 duplex with yard. 17th Street SE : 3 bdrm, den, 3 full bath, air, view. Avail January 1st or earlier . N/S N/P $1400/mth plus util. Call 250-764-4336

Suites, Lower 1BDRM HILLCREST: Level entry, util. Wifi and cable incl., laundry, NS, NP, avail. immed. $650/mo. (250)832-2052

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

1BDRM. level entry, incl. all util., 5appl., in town, $875/mo. NS, No pets (250)832-6720

Pet Services

PET GROOMING With Michelle

Monday to Friday

All Breeds including Cats & Large Dogs

Appointments necessary. 271A Trans-Can. Hwy. N.E. (across from KFC) • 250-832-0604

Houses For Sale

HOME BUYING MADE EASY • New home on its own 50 X 100 lot • All landscaping c/w underground sprinklers • Concrete drive & walkway All for only

149,900

Professionally Beautifying Properties for Over 27 Years. • Rock Walls • Utility Services • Site Prep • Terracing • Drainage • Pools

fridge, stove, coin laundry

3 Bdrm furn. shared accom. 1 fem. and 1 dog. Avail. Jan. Jun. Perfect for student or out of town professional. Rental time negotiable. $600/mth. Located by college. Call/txt 250463-2888 or skatermcc@hotmail.com.

Malakwa-3bdrm home $725 +utils. 2bdrm $600.+utils, 250836-2928.

DAN DEGLAN EXCAVATING

1 Bedroom Apartment

For Free Estimate call Lorraine

250-833-4728

plus GST

699

per month OAC

1-877-60HOMES

www.eaglehomes.ca

(604-6637)

Misc. for Sale

Help Wanted

REIMER’S FARM SERVICE • Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust

We Deliver

250-260-0110 or 804-3030

’s BARlMaSnALd ES

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay GOOD horse hay, $5/bale, barn stored, no rain, South Canoe (250)832-6616 HAY Alfalfa/grass mix, round haylage bales $45/bale Rick (250)833-4523

PICK-UP OR DELIVERY

Livestock 1.5 yr old Brown Lay Hens $2.00/ea 250-832-8918

Help Wanted

Rentals

3 Bdrm plus den, 3 bath house to rent in Salmon Arm close to Little Mtn. Jan 1 W/D, garage, large yard. No smokers. $1350 + util. 250-832-9869 4 Bdrm 2 Bath Fully furn it has everything incl cutlery incl. 130ft of private beach front W/D inlaw suite DS $2000/mo Util NOT incl. 250-938-3307 Chase Like new 4Bdrm 3Bath 2 level, lge garage. In town $1300 + util close to schools avail Jan 1 604-542-6224 DOWNTOWN SA, 3bdrm. 2 level suite, NS, NP, refs req. $1100/mo. util. incl., avail. now (250)832-6296 (250)463-9992

• Wallpapering • Drywall Repair • Professional Workmanship • Seniors Discounts

Cell 833-8009 Home 836-4154

WHERE DO YOU TURN

Mortgages

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

& Commercial • Interior/Exterior

Walk to Town Covered parking level entry 2Bdrm NS NP $590 plus Util. 250-832-4412

Real Estate

Bright, spacious 2 bedroom apartments Close to town, family owned & operated. Includes F/S, DW, A/C, H/W NS, NP. Available immed. $825/month (250) 803-1694 Ask about Senior’s Discount

nt iscou $D ting$$ $ ain P • Residential

Walk to Town - 2Bdrm top floor suite, NS NP. $575 plus Util. Refs Req’d 250-832-4412

TO LEARN WHAT’S ON SALE?

(250)832-8766

•Fencing •Decks •Patios

SNOW REMOVAL Sidewalks,driveways,small parking lots, roofs. Residential or Commercial Shuswap Window Cleaning 250- 833-2533

Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030 PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670

Rates Consistently better than banks

10 HP John Deere snow blower track driven 26” cut. 6 Spd forward. 2 reverse as new cond. $900 250-832-4652. Cell 250-517-7985

•Renovation •Repair •Maintenance

Misc. Wanted

LAKEVIEW MANOR Beautiful unfurnished and fully furnished Apts. Viewing Shuswap Lake & McGuire Park. Close to all amenities in quiet adult NS, NP building. *Short term rates avail. Ref’s req’d (250)833-9148

Rentals

• Shavings, Sawdust, Bark Mulch, Wood Chips (bulk/mini bags) • Well Rotted Manure • Soils • Extra Clean Wheat Straw

Stanley Bland 832-6615 or 833-2449

Help Wanted

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Rentals

Transportation

Suites, Lower

Trucks & Vans

1BDRM. w/o suite, utilities, wifi, satellite incl., all appl, 8km from SA $650/mo. (250)8327809 available January 1st

SPECIAL on Rebuilding Diesel & Gas Engines. Full warranty. Call AGC at 250-832-1903

1 bedroom - 1 person. W/D, F/S, utilities. Nonsmoker. No pets. References. Near Field of Dreams. $600/month. 250832-8099. Dec. 1. 2 BED in Blind Bay, bright open lg. rms., new kitchen with island, 6 appl. close to lake/golf $850. incl util, cable & internet. Ref. req. Avail mid Dec. Text or call 250 682-0110 BRIGHT, modern 1 bdrm legal suite in walkout with patio & yard in Hillcrest. Includes, fridge, stove, micro, washer, dryer, cable, wifi, utilities and 2 parking spaces. Perfect for single person with no pets for longterm lease. Available January 1st. $850.00/mth plus dd. To view please call (250) 804-0095.

GARDOM Lake: 2bdrm. daylight bsmt. F/S W/D, sat. tv, NS., pets neg., refs req. quiet country suitable for couple or single person, avail. now, $750/mo. incl. util. + DD (250)803-8370 LARGE bright 1bdrm, lg kitchen,W/D partly furnished, lower Raven, incl util & sat, NP, NS, own patio, ref requested. $900. (250)832-3016 LG. 1bdrm walkout near beach, own patio, 6appl., walk in closet, gas FP, furn avail NS NP, Blind Bay , $695 util incl. (250)675-5054

Suites, Upper 1BDRM suite, close to Uptown Askews & high school incl. util, $675/mo. NS (250)804-0399

Townhouses Townhouse NICE area 3 Bdrm Garage 2 car parking $975 NS 250-960-9599

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Cars - Domestic 1999 Ford Taurus sedan good running cond. $5200 Good running cond. 250-679-4466

Cars - Sports & Imports 2004 Chevy Optra, 5spd., 110K, 17” low profile tires/no winters, blue underglow w/interior lights to match, Alpine deck w/10” sub $5000. (250)515-0165 98 Honda Civic 4 dr. Good cond runs well 300,000 kms $3400 OBO 250-832-2919

Sport Utility Vehicle 2006 H3 Hummer, Harley Davidson 4x4, fully loaded, heated seats, new brakes & rotors, ex. cond., $13000. obo (250)803-4650

Everyone deserves a beautiful place they can call home. Shuswap real estate agents firmly believe in that and will strive to make it happen for you and your family. Check out their ads in our real estate section and call any of them today and make your dreams come true! 171 Shuswap Street, Salmon Arm 250-832-2131

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BCGMCDEALERS.CA

Call Salmon Arm Chevrolet Buick GMC at 250-832-6066, or visit us at 3901 - 11th Avenue NE, Salmon Arm. [License #10374]

ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDEALERS.CA 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. ‡/†/^/ Offers apply to the lease of a new or demonstrator 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 (1SA/G80/B30/I04), 2014 Terrain FWD (3SA), 2014 Acadia FWD (3SA). Freight ($1,600/$1,650), PPSA and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. ‡1.5%/0%/1.9% lease APR available for 36/48/48 months on a new or demonstrator 2014 GMC Sierra 4X4 Crew Cab 1SA/2014 Terrain FWD 3SA and 2014 Acadia FWD 3SA O.A.C by GM Financial. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Down payment or trade and/or security deposit may be required. Bi-weekly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. $3,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit has been applied to the purchase, financing and lease offers of 2014 Sierra Crew Cab, and is applicable to retail customers only. † Offer valid only to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by GM Financial, have entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from October 11, 2013 through January 2, 2014 of a new eligible 2014 model. General Motors of Canada will pay the first month’s lease payment (inclusive of taxes and any applicable prorate amount normally due at lease delivery as defined on the lease agreement). $0 first month lease payment means no bi-weekly payments will be due in the first month of your lease agreement. After the first month, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Insurance, license, dealer fees and applicable taxes not included. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. 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This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $1,000 credit includes HST/GST/QST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership for the previous consecutive six months. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. Ôffer only valid from December 10, 2013 – January 2, 2014 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing (during the Program Period) a GM or competitor pickup truck to receive a $1,000 credit towards the purchase, finance or lease of an eligible new 2014 Model Year Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty, Silverado Heavy Duty, Sierra Light Duty, Sierra Heavy Duty, or Avalanche. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $1,000 credit includes HST/GST/QST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. †*Comparison based on 2012 Wards segmentation: Middle/Cross Utility Vehicle and latest competitive data available, and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. ‡*Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. Comparison based on 2013 Wards segmentation: Large/Cross Utility Vehicles and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles. **The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter LOF Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2014 MY Chevrolet, Buick, or GMC vehicle (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 KMs, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM Dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. +The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. ∞For more information visit iihs.org/ratings.

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