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District named in lawsuit by Sturgis North Legal action: Motorcycle event organizers suing for general damages. By Martha Wickett Eagle Valley News
More conflict swirls around Sturgis North. Ray Sasseville, Joan Hansen and Sturgis North Entertainment Inc. have launched a lawsuit revolving around motorcycle events they were involved in locally. Named in the civil action as defendants are Steve Hammer, the District of Sicamous, Sicamous Chamber of Commerce, Darrell Trouton, Renee Charbonneau aka Belt Drive Betty, Bernie Aubin and Vincent Lewis. Sasseville and Hansen were behind the Sturgis North Motorcycle Rally and Music Festival held in Salmon Arm in July 2011 for which Hammer was site manager. The event was held at two sites: the Salmon Arm Fairgrounds and on Neskonlith band land in Gleneden. As far as I see, In a summary of the 30-page statement of they’re trying to claim filed Dec. 9 in shake bushes and B.C. Supreme Court grasp at straws to in Vancouver, Sassev- make others look bad ille, Hansen and Sturgis to make them look North allege that Ham- good. Steve Hammer mer breached a verbal agreement by failing to organize the event as agreed and so tried to ‘hijack’ the event to their detriment. They allege he also ‘hijacked’ the Sicamous Burn-out event and infringed upon the plaintiffs’ intellectual property by using the plaintiffs’ name and taking over the Sicamous event. They also claim that at the 2012 motorcycle rally arranged by the plaintiffs near Vernon (at the Spallumcheen Motoplex Speedway and Event Park), Hammer interfered with contractual relations between the plaintiffs and third parties. In response, Hammer told the News the allegaSee Plaintiffs on page 2
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Vaccine still available to counter return of H1N1 By Tom Fletcher Black Press
Supplies of influenza vaccine are still available to B.C. residents, despite high demand as the H1N1 strain of the virus has returned, provincial health officials say. Cases since the current flu season began in December have shown a shift towards people aged 20 to 69, rather than the very young and the elderly who are typically most vulnerable. There have been severe cases involving healthy, younger people and two deaths have been confirmed, one in the Okanagan and one on Vancouver Island. The main strain of influenza to emerge this winter is a descendent of the H1N1 that prompted the largest vaccination in Canadian history in
2009-10, when the illness was declared a global pandemic. Provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall said the B.C. health ministry purchased a record 1.4 million doses of the current vaccine, which offers immunity to H1N1 and other strains. Some doctors’ offices and pharmacies have run out as demand has been higher than last year. “We have supplies currently available, but it’s conceivable that if demand continues to be high, we’ll use up all of those 1.4 million doses,” Kendall said Wednesday. “So I wouldn’t call it a vaccine shortage, I’d call it an unusually high demand.” The health ministry has a website for information on influenza and other vaccinations, with a guide to finding
local flu clinics, at www.immunizebc.ca. Since 2009, pharmacies as well as doctors’ offices and dedicated flu clinics have been authorized to administer flu shots. They are free of charge to higher risk groups, including pregnant women, very young or old people, people with other medical conditions and those planning to visit a hospital or long-term care facility. Flu season typically runs from December to April. Kendall said in an average year, between 10 and 20 per cent of B.C. residents contract the virus, with about 2,000 sick enough to be hospitalized and 500 deaths, mostly people with underlying conditions. While severe illness
among younger, healthier people is unusual, so far the current flu season is in the typical range, Kendall said. Seasonal influenza is mainly a respiratory illness, with symptoms of coughing, fever, headache and muscle ache that typically last from seven to 10 days. It can be complicated by pneumonia and worsen underlying conditions such as heart disease. Kendall said confirmation of North America’s first case of H5N1 “bird flu” is not a cause for public concern, because that strain is typically caught from poultry and rarely transmitted from person to person. A traveller returning from China to Edmonton via Vancouver during the Christmas season became ill and died Jan. 3.
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tions are ridiculous. “As far as I see, they’re trying to shake bushes and grasp at straws to make others look bad to make them look good.” He added that if Sturgis North, Sasseville and Hansen had paid their bills for services from everybody, “they wouldn’t have to sue anybody because they’d have a great festival going on today…” Regarding Renee Charbonneau, who publishes a blog as Belt Drive Betty as well as a newspaper serving the motorcycle community, the plaintiffs claimed Charbonneau has and continues to publish libellous state-
ments and engage in defamatory conduct with regard to them. The plaintiffs allege that Bernie Aubin, an entertainment provider from Maple Ridge, spread rumours and told lies about them to “the entire music industry” so musical acts wouldn’t book or would require full price up front. Lawyer Rod Cherneyko from Salmon Arm is representing Hammer, Charbonneau and Aubin. He told the News that the claims would be “vigorously defended.” He continued: “The claim by Mr. Sasseville and others is frivolous and we’re definitely looking forward to getting to the bottom of a lot of
issues with respect to Mr. Sasseville.” Regarding Vincent Lewis from Vernon, the plaintiffs allege that he was engaged to provide camping and, after tickets were sold based on the proximity to the 2012 event, he cancelled the agreement. In the action against Trouton, the District of Sicamous and Sicamous Chamber of Commerce, the plaintiffs claim the defendants breached their agreement for the Burn-out with Sturgis North and entered into a contract with Hammer. Trouton, the mayor of Sicamous, said the court action against the District of Sicamous is being handled in
camera so he can’t comment. Regarding being named as an individual in the lawsuit, Trouton said: “Personally, I think they’re just grasping at straws, trying to name everyone as much as possible – I think they’re reaching.” None of the allegations against the defendants have been proven and some defendants have not yet submitted a response to the courts. Following the 2011 event in Salmon Arm and the 2012 event in Spallumcheen, a 2013 event was proposed for Silvery Beach near Chase and, later, Merritt, but was cancelled. A 2014 event is planned for Merritt
and the name has been changed to Sturgis Canada. While the first two events received some good and some notso-good reviews from participants, both the 2011 and 2012 events left debts behind them. A lawsuit initiated in 2012 by the motoplex seeking close to $400,000 from Sturgis North Encore Productions Inc. remains before the courts, and some Salmon Arm businesses who were told they would be paid for their work still have not been. Regarding finances for 2014, the News was told by a publicity firm working for Sturgis Canada that they are “solid.”
Sturgis organizer allegedly involved in illegal securities By Martha Wickett Eagle Valley News
In contrast to the lawsuit he has launched, Raymond Sasseville is being asked to defend himself by the British Columbia Securities Commission. On Dec. 18 the securities commission issued a notice of hearing alleging that a B.C. company and three individuals distributed securities illegally. The notice alleges that between May 2007 and January 2008, Wireless Wizard Technologies Inc. (WWTI), Raymond Michael Roger Sasseville, Edith
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Marie Sasseville and Richard Keller promoted and distributed WWTI’s securities, in the form of convertible debentures, to eight investors for a total of $162,500. All three accused are B.C. residents, and none have ever been registered to sell securities under the Securities Act, states the notice. In 2003, Ray Sasseville also faced allegations of illegal distribution of securities, but involving a different issuer. At that time, he admitted he illegally distributed securities valued at approximately $755,000 to 75 investors, states
a securities commission document. He was ordered to pay $10,000 and was prohibited
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from acting as a director and officer, or from engaging in investor relations activities on behalf of any issuer for a minimum of three years. WWTI’s purported business was to devel-
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op and market a global positioning system (GPS) for motorcycles, and a wireless technology for conducting sales via text message. The company has never filed a prospectus in B.C. “BCSC staff contends that the Sassevilles and Keller each participated in the illegal distribution of WWTI’s securities, and that each authorized, permitted or acquiesced in WWTI’s contravention of securities laws regarding registration and prospectus requirements.” The allegations have not been proven. The next step in the
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process is that dates for a hearing will be set before a panel of commissioners on Jan. 21 at 9 a.m. The notice of hearing can be found at www.bcsc.bc.ca by typing in Wireless Wizard Technologies Inc. in the search box
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YEAR IN REVIEW
Mayor keen to move ahead on projects With some time under his belt now as Sicamous’ mayor, Darrell Trouton reflects on 2013 and is proud of how council has come together and is moving forward with one vision. Several planning sessions have determined concrete goals to work towards in 2013 and beyond, one of those being a new water treatment plant. The district has begun planning the plant, slated for completion in 2015. “This has been a longtime coming for the residents of Sicamous, and we are excited to finally be moving forward with this project,” said Trouton. Council made its presence known at the 2013 Union of B.C. Municipalities convention, and had several meetings with ministers in a bid to move projects forward and secure funding. Primary on the agenda was getting the province on side to realign “the Octopus” intersection of 97B and the TransCanada Highway. That meeting has already yielded results, with a preliminary meeting in December. Council also met with Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett to request an amendment of the Mines Act and/or regulations to offer local
governments the ability to control permit applications and increase public consultation within their jurisdiction to safeguard and protect official community plans. Dredging Sicamous Narrows is also a priority with council. “We are going to continue to pursue both levels of government in getting the Narrows dredged,” says Trouton. “It can be frustrating that we don’t seem to making much progress with that, but I’m committed to keep at it.” The district offices saw some changes in 2013 with the hiring of a new chief financial officer, public works supervisor and several support staff. After going through some strategic visioning with council, chief administrative officer Heidi Frank restructured the district, resulting in placing the right people in the right jobs. “There have been quite a few changes internally,” said Frank. “It’s always tough to realign the organization, but we are confident moving forward, that this will result in much better service to the residents of the district.” The district’s strategic plan, provides direction for local government priorities.
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er service; streamline “red tape,” supporting property development, promoting tourism; and improving internal and external communication.” The planning and public works department was kept busy in 2013 with the completion of underground services, sidewalks and asphalt for Martin Street. Kerr Road saw water service added, and Montcalm at 2 Mile received sanitary service and a rebuilt road, which was needed after the 2012 flood event. Old Town Bay continues to be developed with the addition of new roads, services and lights. The District of Sicamous’ dock at the Legacy was also extensively repaired. The planning department was kept very busy this year.
“Staff has been working extensively with ongoing developments, and have brought them to a point where we can move forward in 2014,” said Trouton, adding that staff has been working with the province to clear up development issues that have been through an onerous process. “Staff has worked diligently to clear up the backlog of files.” Corporate services and finance continue with planning lots of meetings for council, reviewing bylaws, budget items and putting forward various applications. Last year was also the inaugural year for the district’s recreation and wellness program, which will continuously be approved upon. “We are really looking at trying to provide what the community is asking for, including various events and services,” said Trouton. “We feel it’s really important for residents to talk to us and let us know what their issues or suggestions are. This town has great people, and they deserve a great town.” The District of Sicamous hosted the Summer Stomp for the first time which saw some 3,000 motorcycle enthusiasts roar into town. Moose Mouse
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uch ado has been made of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s recent tip-toe through the province and the wave of protest that seemed to follow. Harper’s appearance at a Vancouver Board of Trade meeting, where a question/answer period was briefly interrupted by two placard-carrying interlopers, received plenty of attention. Dressed as wait staff, the two managed to evade security to stand behind the prime minister, and before the crowd, holding signs calling attention to the federal government’s response, or lack thereof, to climate change. A cloud of climate activists/protestors shadowed Harper at other stops, including Cowichan, where about 150 residents had an opportunity to be ignored by the prime minister, who was focused on attending a private Tory gathering at Brentwood College. A focal point of all the protest is the Harper government’s pro-oil sands stance (an estimated $40 million was set aside in Natural Resources Canada’s 2013-14 budget for related advertising), and the industry’s environmental impacts. What’s surprising is the lack of protest over how Canadians on the whole are failing to benefit from said resource extraction. Residents of Norway, the world’s seventh largest oil exporter, are now considered among the most financially secure thanks to a $828 billion sovereign wealth fund fuelled by taxation on oil profits. Established in 1990, the Government Pension Fund Global is re-invested outside of the country, primarily in stocks that are currently worth about $177,000 per Norwegian. Instead of using this money for pork barrel projects or oil-industry subsidies, Norway is following the example of our grandparents or greatgrandparents and saving the money for a rainy day. Obviously, oil-rich Alberta’s somewhat similar Sustainability Fund, which had reached $16.8 billion by the end of 2009, isn’t cutting it. The province’s deficit, exacerbated by last year’s flooding in Calgary, is in the billions, and forcing the provincial government to borrow millions for capital projects. While environmental concerns related to the oil sands must not be dismissed, a resource taxation model that places stable, long-term security ahead of short-term gain is also worthy of consideration.
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VICTORIA – Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s latest visit to B.C. was portrayed as these things are today: besieged by protesters, hiding from an ever-vigilant media, cynically campaigning for the 2015 federal election. TV couldn’t get enough of the two “environmental activists” who dressed as waiters to slip onstage at a business breakfast in Vancouver. As their nowfamous sign said, they want “climate justice now.” Organizer Brigette DePape explained to a co-operative CBC TV host that the recent typhoon in the Philippines that killed thousands of people was caused by global warming, which of course is caused mainly by the Alberta “tar sands.” I won’t dwell on this routine idiocy, except to say the number of hurricanes that struck North America
in 2013 was zero, and that hasn’t happened since 1994. Also, “climate justice” is like “social justice,” in that both require confiscation of earned wealth. DePape is the former Senate page fired in 2011 for a similar sign stunt. She’s now a professional Harper hater, with support from the U.S.-based Tides Foundation among others. One of the issues Harper didn’t take questions on was the consolidation of 11 federal fisheries libraries into two, one of them in Sidney, B.C. This is portrayed as part of Harper’s so-called “war on science,” and has been compared with the Romans burning the library of Alexandria in ancient Egypt. Fisheries Minister Gail Shea defended the costcutting measure by pointing out that almost all access to these libraries is now digital, so maintaining 11 duplicated sets of printed reports is a waste of taxpay-
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er dollars. An anonymous federal scientist fired back on his blog that the head of one of these libraries retired before the contents could even be catalogued, much less completely digitized for online access. So this material wasn’t even properly organized? Users were supposed to browse until they stumbled on something pertinent? The ministry reported that the average number of people, other than federal fisheries staff, who used these libraries averaged between five and 12 per year. That’s for all 11 facilities combined. And if anyone has even one example of information that was available and isn’t now, they should identify it. Harper’s got plenty to answer for, no question. To take one of many examples, spending our borrowed money on TV ads for a “Canada Job Grant” program that hasn’t even been introduced in Parliament,
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much less set up, isn’t just wasteful. It’s dishonest and cruelly misleading to the unemployed people the ads pretend to offer help. Harper’s visit to B.C. added a couple of scripted events, starting with softball questions at the Vancouver business breakfast. Then he was off to a photo op at the Kinsol trestle on Vancouver Island, where he announced three more years of funding for the Trans-Canada Trail. I’m as relieved as anyone that Harper is not killing this modest federal project that started in 1992, but this is not news. It was a fake public event to justify the cost of a trip so Harper could address a new Conservative riding association. And how is the federal deficit after eight years of tight-fisted Conservative rule? We’re only borrowing about $1 billion a month now, down from the Harper government all-time record deficit of $55 billion in 2009.
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longer view. I’m learning to find satisfaction in that now.” Kyllo says another change from municipal politics has been the shift in the scope of issues. “After living in Sicamous for 30 years, I had a pretty good handle on all the issues and concerns locally, and a well-developed personal perspective on where the community needs to go. That’s hard to do on the provincial side, because the issues are so varied, especially when it comes to things like health, education and social issues. It’s a lot to absorb. My colleague, (MLA) Todd Stone said it was like trying to drink out of a fire hose. I think that’s the best description.” Another adjustment for Kyllo has been the amount of travel between Victoria, Vancouver and Sicamous. “I’m in Vancouver three to four days
a week, as most of the committee work is done there to be as efficient and cost-effective as possible. The public has the perception that when the house is not in session, we’re not working, but really, the heavy lifting gets done through the committee work.” Kyllo says a rewarding part of the job has been helping individual constituents out with issues, because when they come to his office they are often at their last resort. Another big accomplishment was working towards the announcement of the $3 million bridge upgrade at Hummingbird Creek. “That situation has been challenging for so many years, that it was wonderful to work to a solution. That project should be designed in the spring with construction later in the year.” The biggest challenge he sees for the future is in expanding the
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The learning curve has been steep, but his business acumen has proved invaluable for rookie MLA Greg Kyllo as he made the transition from municipal politics to the provincial political scene in 2013. Now, with just over six months under his belt, Kyllo describes the experience as fantastic, especially in terms of the support and commitment from his B.C. Liberal colleagues. Kyllo had a tough act to follow, being elected to the post after longtime MLA George Abbott, who was well respected both by constituents and within the Liberal Party structure. Abbott held key posts in the government including Minister of Health and Education. But Kyllo’s abilities in business with Twin Anchors Houseboats and the more recently formed TA Structures have also caught the attention of the upper echelons of the party. While not given a cabinet post, Kyllo has been named to many high-profile committees, including the Treasury Board, the Core Review, Strong Economy and Public Accounts. “I think my work in my company has given me a different perspective, in that in business you are always thinking
Shuswap’s economic base. The father of four grown daughters, Kyllo says it hurts to hear people in the riding talking about their children who have moved away due to a lack of employment opportunities. “It needs to be more diverse. We need to foster tourism, but we need manufacturing, industry that can provide those year-round, high quality jobs. I’m like many of us in the Shuswap. I want my kids to be able to find gainful employment right here, rather than feeling like they have to move elsewhere to get ahead,” he said. “My wife and I, we’re anticipating our first grandchild in the new year and I sure want to be able to see that baby a whole lot. It would break my heart if they were to move far away because they had no choice.” Despite his concerns, Kyllo is optimistic about 2014. “I think there was a lot of uncertainty in the past few years, a lot of projects put on hold, but now we on track to growing the economy and moving this province forward,” he said. “By creating a framework with our policies and taxation to allow the province to grow and prosper, with that comes jobs... In my mind a healthy community is a working community.”
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Another year has started and I am sure that a lot of you made New Year’s resolutions that have already been thwarted. Priority resolutions, according to the news networks, are reducing personal debt, eating less, exercising more and giving up smoking. Now here is a different resolution that is not as painful: Explore your artistic side. Yes, everyone has one, and it is not at all difficult to do. What do you have to lose? There is only gain and enjoyment. You don’t have to be good at anything you choose, just have a good time. Step out of your comfort zone and you will be rewarded. Of course, you know where I am going with this. The Eagle Valley Arts Council has a lot of programs, all at the Red Barn Arts Centre. They don’t cost much, yet offer a good time, a chance to meet other people and forget about your daily worries. At 1 p.m. on Mondays, you can learn to play the ukulele and join the 32 people who have already signed up for the Sicamous Three Chord Ukulele Band. It’s guaranteed you’ll be able to play along the first time you attend – just bring a ukulele. A
– and every third Satur day of the month after that – a great night to get together. No need for anyone to drive the highways or brave the
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tact John Guilbeault at 250-253-3645, or at the Music Man at 1201 Shuswap Ave. (the old bowling alley), or at bwmusic1@shaw.ca.
Award: William Rowbottom is honoured for his award-winning videoentry to the Robert Bateman Get to Know arts contest. Photo contributed sense of humour is essential. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, there is a meeting of people interested in art, and the group’s name, Wednesday Art For Everyone, says it all. In a relaxed atmosphere you can practise any art you like. From finger painting to oil, knitting to sculpting, you will find an environment conducive to creativity. If photography is more your interest, the Eagle Valley Photography Arts Club meets every other Wednesday evening starting Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. From artistic pointers to technical help, workshops, instruction, etc., this group does it all. On Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Eagle Valley Brush and Palette Club meets. You can enjoy an artistic welcome and help with your painting. The group also has instructional sessions and workshops to help guide you along. If you are already singing or playing an instrument, now you have a chance to shine. On Jan. 18 (new date)
from 7 to 10 p.m., there will be an open mic/coffee-house-style evening called the Red Barn Java Jam. Anyone can sign up at the door to go on stage. This is an evening of family entertainment so bring the kids. Admission is only $2 (children under 10 are free) and, most importantly, bring your instruments. All styles are welcome – acoustic, non-acoustic, rock, folk, rap, country or any other style. There will be a concession
with refreshments. This venture is being organized by John Guilbeault. He has been in the music business for many years and owned Blue Water Music in Salmon Arm, and now the Music Man store here in Sicamous, where he also teaches guitar and drums. He is a member of the band Lead Painted Toys, in which his son Ryan also plays. He is also a member of the Dos Duo. John is looking for acts to make Jan. 18
Bateman prize
Malakwa’s William Rowbottom won first prize in the videography category in this year’s Robert Bateman Get to Know arts contest. This contest invites children and youths to get outside and create original works of art, writing, photography, videography and music. The 16-year-old’s video submission, “A Walk in Nature,� features a variety of native flora and fauna. Les Stroud of TV’s Survivorman judged the video category.
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Jr. B Eagles take 4-2 win in rumble with the Rockies By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
The Sicamous Eagles were rocked by Rockets, conquered the Rockies and swept away by the Storm during Junior B hockey action last weekend. On Friday, Jan. 10, the Eagles were at the Golden Arena where they suffered a narrow defeat to the Golden Rockets. First frame ended with a 3-1 tally for Golden, with Darien Head scoring the single for
Sicamous. Both teams added a goal in the second period, with the Eagles’ marker scored by Matthew Maetche from Carter Hansen and Jayce Davis. Stewart Coyle potted the Eagles’ third goal, with an assist by Nathan Grieve. On Saturday, Jan. 11, the Eagles were back on home ice to play the Columbia Valley Rockies. The contest ended in a 4-2 win for the Eagles, with Davis being first to light up the board with a marker at 8:56 in the
first period. In the second, a Rockies’ marker at 16:52 was matched by a goal by Eagle Stephen Hawco, assisted by Grieve. Hawco converted a power play midway through the third frame to add his second goal of the night, again with the assistance of Grieve, as well as Darien Head. Devin Gerun potted the winning goal for Sicamous at 1:10, with assists by Tyson Taylor and Nicholas Astasiewicz. On Sunday night, Jan. 12, the Eagles were
in Kamloops where they came out on the losing end of a 6-3 tally versus the Storm. Gerun potted an early marker in the second frame, on the heels of a three-goal lead for the Storm. Astasiewicz responded to a fourth goal by the Storm with one of his own, wrapping the period up at 4-2 for Kamloops. The Storm added two more near the halfway point in the third frame, with the game’s final goal scored by Maetche, assisted by Davis.
Puck parley: Sicamous Eagles’ forward Nathan Grieve fights for control of the puck during Saturday’s home game versus the Columbia Valley Rockies. Sicamous earned a 4-2 win. Photo by James Murray
Weber named to Team Canada for 2014 Winter Olympics By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
Sicamous’ Shea Weber will be gunning for gold once again as a member of Canada’s men’s Olympic hockey team. The Olympic dream-team that will
take the ice for the 2014 Winter Olympic games in Sochi, Russia was named last week. It includes d-men Weber of the Nashville Predators, Winnipeg’s Duncan Keith (Chicago Blackhawks) and London, Ont. native
Drew Doughty (LA Kings), who contributed to Team Canada’s gold-medal win during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver. In the 2010 series, Weber was second among defencemen for scoring, potting two
goals and earning four assists. One of those goals made headlines as it was considered the hardest slapshot during the games. The puck went in and through Germany’s net; the shot was so fast that neither the players or referees
initially realized it happened. Weber has also represented Canada in the IIHF World Junior Championships. He helped the team take gold in 2005 and 2007, and in 2009 when they took silver.
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, enjoy some well-deserved time off. Life has taken on a hectic pace of late, but some much-needed time to rest, relax and recharge has finally arrived.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 A demanding schedule makes it impossible for you to be bored this week, Scorpio. However, if you desire a little time to decompress, you can fit it into your schedule.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, hidden feelings come to the surface, and this will prove a pleasant surprise. Let things play out this week, and you will get some peace.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, while you may be anxious about the future, make sure you enjoy the here and now and not wish the present away too soon. New friends come into your life.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, your friends are up to something and they want it to remain a surprise. Keep your distance, and don’t let your curiosity get the better of you.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, react swiftly to stressful situations, but do so with a clear head and conscience. Once a situation has been resolved, take some time to recharge your batteries.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 A temporary situation at work may alter your plans for a few days, Cancer. But don’t let changes stop you from scheduling some down time with your friends.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, do your best to hold up your end of a bargain with a loved one. If you are struggling, simply ask for more time or help to ensure that everyone comes out a winner.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, think things through before swinging into action. Run your ideas by someone close, and consider all of your options. This will ensure you make the best decision.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, your foremost priority is to further your position at work. Rely on your strong work ethic and attention to detail.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Your confidence about the future is a byproduct of the past, Virgo. You have learned from past mistakes and are ready to forge ahead and turn your hard work into results. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, now is the time to address some relationship issues that you have been avoiding. Deal with them in a straightforward way, and you will glad you did.
Your Suduko Complete the grid so every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively. (For solution see Today’s Answers in this paper).
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