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B.C. to let festival, hotel drinkers roam ..... page 2
SD73 lease on the Ridge to District of Barriere jumps by 33 per cent
Yes, literacy can be a whole lot of fun! The ABC Family Fun Day for Literacy held at the Barriere Ridge on Feb. 1, proved kids and families can have a great time while learning. The event was hosted by Barriere and Area Literacy Outreach and Yellowhead Community Services, with support from the Barriere Lions Club, Interior Savings Credit Union, and numerous volunteers. Find more in our next issue.
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Make it Family Day in B.C.’s natural playground
STAR/JOURNAL photos: Jill Hayward
Win a ski getaway!
..... page 9 (Above) Riley Buchanan sorts through a pile of balloons to find the one with his initial on it.
BSS basketball teams on top of their game ..... page 12
SPCA seizes dogs/horses in Clearwater ..... page 18
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(Top left) Gary Pfeifer taught kids and families a tune, and shared a few magic tricks as well. (Left) Cindy Wilgosh and Joanne Stokes with Aboriginal Engagement Success By Six took time to make friends with Interior Savings mascot, Fat Cat.
Grace Farrow learned how to ice and decorate a a cupcake with her initials.
Frost bite warning given due to wind chill North Thompson Star/Journal The arrival of an Arctic front this week has brought back bright sunshine, but dropped the temperature down to where there is a risk of frostbite. The forecast for the week through Friday is for temperatures in the Barriere area to be below minus -10°C in the daytime, and dropping down to minus -19°C at night. Unfortunately, the forecast at
press time warned that a windchill of minus -25°C was expected on Wednesday, and possibly into Thursday. The cold snap has created problems for a number of area residents who are finding water pipes frozen, and in some instances water pumps cracked due to freezing up. Livestock producers in the area stay diligent about keeping waterholes available to stock, and making sure that water trough
heaters are functioning. For those producers already into early calving, the cold means care must be taken that newborn calves are not chilled, and that adequate straw or hay is available for the youngsters to bed down in. For anyone working outside in this cold snap, extra layers and insulated boots are a necessity. In the meantime, residents are hoping for a return to slightly milder temperatures and no wind.
STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward
A new calf keeps close to his mom to stay warm.
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B.C. to let festival, hotel drinkers roam By Tom Fletcher Black Press The B.C. government is moving ahead with promised liquor reforms, promising free-range drinking at music festivals, stadiums and hotels as well as eventual sales in grocery stores. Attorney General Suzanne Anton announced Friday that the government is accepting all 73 recommendations from Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap, who led a consultation last year on updating archaic liquor laws. New rules include eliminating the requirement for fencing around music festival beer gardens, licensing the entire site via a simpler application. “This will allow families to stay together at events, re-
duce costs for festival organizers and make the festival experience that much better for all fans of live music,” said Bob D’Eith, executive director of Music B.C. Along with a dip in the Canadian dollar, the move should be good news for the Squamish Valley Music Festival in early August. Organizers have announced a high-profile lineup including Detroit rapper Eminem, Quebec’s Arcade Fire and Hawaiian singer-songwriter Bruno Mars. The normally laidback Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival had an incident in 2009, when reggae-rock band Bedouin Soundclash invited patrons of the packed beer garden to break down the fence and join the main throng in front of the stage for their final Sat-
urday night set. The invitation was quickly accepted, with damage restricted mainly to the snow fencing. The Merritt Mountain Music Festival ran for nearly 20 years, becoming notorious for uninhibited all-night parties featuring outdoor couches and hot tubs. It was cancelled in 2010 after efforts to tone it down resulted in poor attendance. It has since been replaced by the Bass Coast Music and Art Festival, a dry event that relocated from Squamish last year. The country crowd now has the option of the Rockin’ River Music Fest in Mission Aug. 7-9, with this year’s lineup including Rascal Flatts and Terri Clark. In sports stadiums, hard liquor sales will no longer be restricted
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The Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival is one of B.C.’s successful events with few drinking-related problems. to premium seating and private boxes. Anton warned that some recommendations, such as liquor
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The Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Silent Auction and Business of the Year Awards Celebration will be held on Saturday, February 22nd, 2014. All individuals are encouraged to nominate a business/business person for any of these awards. You DO NOT have to be a member of the Chamber of Commerce to submit a nomination or be nominated, you cannot nominate yourself. Please take a moment to nominate a business or individual you feel is deserving of Business of the Year.
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sales in grocery stores, will take time to implement, and legislation is needed for some changes.
The B.C. Government Employees’ Union, representing government liquor store workers, called
for the new “store within a store” expansion to be publicly owned and staffed by its members.
MP endorses the Red Tape Reduction Act North Thompson Star/Journal Ottawa – Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops – Thompson – Cariboo was pleased this week with the introduction of the Red Tape Reduction Act, which will enshrine the One-for-One Rule in law. “As a member of the original Red Tape Reduction team, I’m so pleased that we are now taking legislative action to reduce the administrative burden on small and medium-size businesses,” said McLeod. “Canada is the first country in the world that will enshrine the One-for-One Rule in legislation, making it the most aggressive red tape reduction plan in the world,” said McLeod. “Under the One-forOne Rule, for every new regulation added that imposes an administrative burden on business, one must be removed.” As of December 12, 2013, under the One-for-One Rule, the Government had reduced the administrative burden by almost $20 million and achieved a net reduction of 19 regulations. “Cutting red tape and making the regulatory process as pain-free as possible in one of the most im-
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portant things we can do to help Canadian businesses thrive, particularly in this time of global economic uncertainty,” stated McLeod. “By getting rid of business irritants due to federal regulations, such as payroll, labour and trade rules, and introducing new timesaving measures like single windows and electronic submissions, it will increase Canadian competitiveness and free business to innovate, invest, grow and create jobs,” concluded McLeod.
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B.C., Alberta aim to increase ‘energy literacy’ By Tom Fletcher Black Press A B.C.-Alberta government working group on energy development has issued its first report, recommending efforts to “increase the public’s energy literacy on oil transportation, production and impacts on daily life.” The group was set up by B.C. Premier Christy Clark and Alberta Premier Alison Redford last summer, after they agreed to co-operate on ways to increase oil and gas development and export. Headed by deputy ministers from both provinces, the working group released its first report this week. The report notes a
“disconnect between public perception and the reality” of the importance of oil and gas to the Canadian economy. The industry is the largest contributor to Canada’s balance of trade, and investment of $55 billion in new capital projects in 2012 alone. It also records that Canada is losing an estimated $50 million a day in potential revenue due to lack of access to oil customers outside the United States, and acknowledges that without additional pipeline capacity, crude oil will increasingly be shipped by rail. To respond to “misinformation on numerous fronts” on technology, economic benefits, environmen-
tal issues and regulatory practices, the report suggests increased effort in communities, First Nations and schools. One program cited as an example is the Canadian Geographic Energy IQ Program, a partnership between the magazine and the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers to “provide an interactive educational experience for students in the classroom on the prevalence of energy.” Redford and Clark agreed last year to support B.C.’s five conditions for new heavy oil pipelines from Alberta to the Pacific coast, and Alberta’s proposal for a national energy strategy to improve access
to markets for Canadian energy. B.C.’s conditions include “world class” spill prevention on land and at sea, which the report describes as an evolving target. The report paints a rosy picture of oil spill response off the coast, despite a study done for the B.C. government last year that found little capacity to recover crude oil spilled off the North Coast. The report also describes the need for better movement of goods from B.C. ports to Alberta’s industrial areas, an effort called “Project Cargo.” It calls for improvements to highways, airports and ports at Kitimat, Prince Rupert and Vancouver.
Police launch month-long distracted driver campaign Distracted Driving is one of the major driving behaviours that contribute to fatal and serious injury motor vehicle collisions. The RCMP across British Columbia will be conducting a month-long awareness and targeted enforcement campaign against distracted drivers in February. “Last year, 27 per cent of collision fatalities in B.C. were caused by distracted or inattentive drivers, despite over 40,000 violation tickets being issued for use of electronic device or driving without due care and attention. “The public needs to be part of the solution by separating the activities of driving and electronic device use” says Cpl. Robert McDonald of “E” Division Traffic Services. Each year, on average, 91 people die due to distracted driving-related crashes, 31 in the Lower Mainland, 12 in the North, 34 in the Southeast and 14 on Vancouver Island. All of these deaths were needless, preventable deaths that could have been prevented by drivers paying their attention solely to the driving task. Driving is probably the most dangerous activity you do in a day. Undivided attention is needed whenever you drive, regardless of road and weather conditions. Are you dying to check your cell phone? “If you need to make a phone call on a cellular phone, use a hands-free device that can be operated with one touch. If you need to send or check a text or email, you must pull over, off of the traveled portion of the roadway, and bring your vehicle to a complete stop,” says Cpl McDonald, “There are no messages that are more important than your life.” The fine for using an electronic device without hands-free device while driving is $167. Moreover, drivers who text or email while driving are subject to three Driver Penalty Points in addition to the fine. Drivers in the Graduated Licence Program
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Thursday, February 06, 2014 North Thompson Star/Journal 359 Borthwick Avenue, Box 1020, Barriere, B.C., V0E 1E0 250-672-5611
From Our Editor;
Jump in SD73 lease fee on Ridge should be a wakeup for municipality
At a time when most organizations have long since put their budget to bed for the upcoming year, it is interesting to note that the District of Barriere have only recently been advised that their budget is now in need of another $13,000. This may not be seen as ‘interesting’ by mayor and council though, as they are now faced with trying to find money that an already tight budget may prove extremely hard to come by. When Barriere became incorporated in 2007, the availablity of the Barriere Ridge Elementary School was seen as the best option at the time for the offices of municipal hall. As a result, a lease was signed with School District 73 and the business of the community has been run from there ever since. The current lease expired on Jan. 31, 2014. Included in the Feb. 3, District of Barriere council meeting agenda was a letter from School District 73 notifying the municipality of the new terms of the lease. Most shockingly for our elected officials was the notification that the monthly lease fee of $3,266.38 per month would now be $4,343.33 per month – a jump of approximately 33 per cent. From an annual amount of $39,196.56, to a new annual rate of $52,119.96, the municipality is looking at an extra $12,923.40 per year. Clearly a significant jump, which seems to have arrived with no prior warning provided. One would think it only fair to advise of such a large increase at least a month or so before the lease was to expire, especially when many budgets are still in a working stage. We do understand that SD73 is no exception when it comes to trying to find enough funding to go around as they put their budget in place. It is a well known fact that being able to balance a school district budget is no easy task. However, would this not have led them to consider a little prior warning for the district? Council passed a motion at their Feb. 3, meeting to contact SD73 in the hopes of negotiating the cost of the new lease. We sincerely hope they are successful in this negotiation, and that some adjustment can be made, otherwise the taxpayer may be the option that must be used to solve the additional requirement of $13,000 per year. As Mayor Humphreys has stated in his column inside this issue, “The idea that we move to our own building just became that much more appealing.” Leasing or renting a ready-to-go building is certainly convenient, but if you look at the other side of the coin; if the district paid an average of $35,000 for six years it would total $210,000. All that money, once spent, holds no equity within the municipality. The purchase of the old IGA building on Barriere Town Road by the municipality may not have sat well with some of Barriere’s taxpayers at the time, but when you look at the investment, and the current renovations taking place to turn it into the new municipal hall, it makes a lot of financial sense. In this way, the end result will be that Barriere has something to show for the dollars spent, plus equity within its own municipality.
Thanks for a great ‘Walk’ To the editor; I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported the Investors Group Walk For Memories in Barriere on Jan. 26. To all the wonderful volunteers, we wouldn’t have succeeded without you all. To the ladies of the Legion - what a wonderful lunch! To the Lion’s Club and the group that came down from Clearwater, thank you so much for supporting us.
And to all who bought raffle tickets and those who joined the Walk, thank you for a great day. Also, a huge thank you to all the donors, without you, we would not have had all the great prizes for our draws, nor would we have had such a safe, sanded path to walk. Barriere and area, once again you can all give yourselves a big pat on the back! Liz, Lynn and the Alzheimer Society of B.C.
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Young just repeats false claims To the editor; Re: Old man, take a look at your facts (B.C. Views, Jan. 30) Thanks to Tom Fletcher’s column, a few more people know the truth. Using lies to sell a point of view robs any
Crafters swap their wares
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Another successful cashless craft swap was held on Jan. 25, with a good turnout of crafters bringing, and taking home a wide variety of crafting supplies - from charcoal pencils and rubber stamps, to cookbooks and balls of wool. The next cashless craft swap will be on April 26, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the North Thompson Volunteer and Information Centre (the Ridge).
Let’s make the NT Valley better
To the editor; Hello to all the readers of the NT Valley’s newspapers. Perhaps it is time to think of what talents we all have and how we can best use them to improve the valley’s future. Are you tired of being retired and not being able to use at least some of the skills you have been working a lifetime at developing? Are you new to the valley and want to get to know other like-minded folk? Perhaps you just want to ‘try something new’. Indeed – belonging is something that they now refer to as ‘the building of social capital‘ – formerly being neighbourly was a way of dispelling the wintertime or boredom blues. In keeping with that thought, I was thinking about how some people just jump right into the community – showing up at meetings, listening, asking questions, offering an insight into their skills and backgrounds, and suggesting ways that they might contribute. Other people say that groups in the area are not open to new members, or that we are a bunch of snobs; so they sit around waiting to be invited to participate. I think we are all too busy having
the responsibility of many; and only the time and ability of one. So, how are you going to find out what’s happening? Step 1 – Go to The Times or Star/Journal office to pick up a copy of their booklet that describes the many and various groups, clubs and organizations in the valley Step 2 – Do some research on the computer – often these groups are a part of the larger organizations – therefore websites are available Step 3 – Phone one of the contacts listed or attend a meeting Step 4 – Be open to understanding that we might be ‘set in our ways’, and when you think that you can see a small or large change that would make the vision and mission of an organization come to life, and benefit the group and the public, without harm, then speak to a friendly face and let your thoughts be known. Gently getting to know your new friends will be a blessing to all. Peace be with you, Cheryl Thomas Clearwater, B.C.
Thanks for stepping toward an end to Alzheimer’s disease To the editor; I would like to thank all British Columbians who took part in the 2014 Investors Group Walk for Memories on Jan. 26, 2014. This year’s Walk, in support of the Alzheimer Society of B.C., took place in 23 communities across B.C. Walkers, volunteers, sponsors and donors have all made a difference for people in our community who are living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. A diagnosis of dementia can be devastating, but it also brings relief. To the 15,000 people in
B.C. who develop dementia each year, an early diagnosis opens the door to care and treatment that helps those impacted remain active, independent and help them to take control of their lives and plan ahead. I am proud to be the Honorary Provincial Walk Chair
of this event that plays an important role in helping increase awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and the importance of early diagnosis. See you at next year’s Walk on Jan. 25, 2015! Mark Madryga, Honorary Provincial Walk Chair
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movement of credibility. There is no truth by vote; if enough people believe a lie, it’s still a lie. If we citizens want to fight the good fight, we must use the truth and not recursively quote
each other’s untruths. Otherwise, the moment our lies are found out, we are discredited. Neil Young, your lies betrayed the movement you claim to support. L. Graves Vancouver
Columnist drinks from tailings ponds? To the editor; Re: Old man, take a look at your facts (B.C. Views, Jan. 30) Tom Fletcher should stop taking Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver’s advice. Drinking from tailings ponds does not appear to be bringing any clarity to his argument. The fact that similar environmental destruction exists in the U.S. means Canadians should shut up and ignore what goes on in our country? Would Fletcher at least concede that any industrial development of this size comes at a significant cost to the environment? I agree that the oil sands are ex-
tremely important to the Canadian economy and provide thousands of high-paying jobs to people across this country, but surely there’s room for a balanced discussion. Perhaps we could start somewhere between shutting it down as Neil Young would prefer or expanding it as fast as humanly possible, the clear choice of the present federal and Alberta governments. If Young’s comments lead to discussions at dinner tables across this country then he did us all a great service. Bob Tanner Campbell River
Fletcher should move to Fort McMurray To the editor; Re: Old man, take a look at your facts (B.C. Views, Jan. 30) Well, now Tom Fletcher has done it. He has annoyed, angered, baffled and bored us over the years with his columns. However, to be
so condescending and rude about Neil Young’s involvement in the anti-oilsands controversy made me respond. How does he decide which experts’ findings on the environment he judges to be the truth – the whole truth?
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May I make a suggestion: Fletcher should move to Fort McMurray. Enjoy the scenery! And after looking at his picture, who is calling whom an old man? Heidi Bumann Surrey B.C.
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An insulin pill is the goal of two research companies to free diabetics from having to inject insulin. Both inhaled insulin and an insulin patch were not successful. Digestive enzymes and acids degrade any insulin taken orally. When this problem is solved, it will be a great boon to diabetes worldwide. The hope is that it will be available to the public within 10 years. When reading those nutrition labels on food packages, pay special attention to the serving size. It varies from food to food. The serving size listed invariably is smaller than we actually use, so estimate your serving size and do the math. Movie and TV stars have a positive effect on raising awareness of certain health problems. Michael J Fox who has Parkinson’s Disease and has worked tirelessly raising awareness and research funds for this disabling disease. Recently, Tom Hanks, who has type 2 diabetes, has done a great job in raising awareness that anyone can get type 2 diabetes, even someone who is not particularly overweight. We have mentioned in this column before, the importance of folate in women wanting to become pregnant. This vitamin will prevent neural tube defects in the developing baby and should be taken at least 3 months before becoming pregnant. One birth control pill manufacturer is now including the vitamin in the pill because a small number of women get pregnant while on the pill. For sound advice on drugs and pregnancy, our pharmacists have the answers.
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New bleachers on order North Thompson Agriplex co-chair Jill Hayward, received a cheque from TNRD Area director Bill Kershaw, last Monday for $10,000, to be used towards the purchase of new bleachers for the Agriplex. Eight sets of bleachers are being custom made to 18 feet long and 10 tiers high. Hayward says the bleachers will be here in approximately eight weeks. Then a crew of volunteers will be installing the wooden seating on the units which saves a considerable amount on the cost. “We really appreciate the support of the TNRD and the District of Barriere in purchasing these bleachers,” said Hayward, “Once installed we will have a maximum seating capacity of approximately 1,500.” Barriere council voted late last year to provide up to $62,000 from economic development funds towards the purchase of new bleachers for the Agriplex.
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VICTORIA – There are two reasons why the B.C. government must appeal the latest court ruling that damns its conduct, assesses damages of $2 million plus lawyer bills and appears to hand the B.C. Teachers’ Federation the keys to the treasury. The first is practical politics. The legislature reopens Feb. 11, ironically right after Family Day. An appeal will give rookie Education Minister Peter Fassbender the cover he will need during the daily 30 minutes of sniper fire that is Question Period. Rise. “It’s before the courts, Madam Speaker.” Sit. Even the trigger-happy Premier Christy Clark will be staying in her trench, after the bleeding wound she received from Justice Susan Griffin last week. The second reason is practical economics. The 2014 budget has gone to press. Government lawyers told the court that retroactively returning to 2001 classroom rules could cost $500 million, an estimate
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Tom Fletcher Griffin dismissed as “speculative.” It could include compensation to retired teachers for earnings they gave up. This retroactive lump would be on top of the ongoing costs, running to hundreds of millions more as 60 school districts try to reassemble the world of 2002. This union victory began when the Supreme Court of Canada invented a constitutional right to collective bargaining in 2007, based on “freedom of association” in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The BCTF is piggy-backing on that landmark decision, in favour of the Hospital Employees’ Union, after Gordon Campbell ran roughshod over their sweetheart contract
from the Glen Clark years. That one was settled for $85 million, including retroactive payments. In case there are parents and taxpayers who still believe that all would be calm had the NDP won the 2013 election, allow me to put that to rest. NDP leader Adrian Dix took to his Facebook page a couple of days after last week’s ruling, joining calls for an apology from Clark. That would be for what Justice Griffin characterized as deliberately provoking a strike to build public support for the latest of a long line of settlements imposed on teachers. Within minutes, Dix received this caustic response from Tara Ehrcke, president of the Greater Victoria teachers’ union. “But where was the NDP during the election campaign?” Ehrcke asked Dix. “You committed a measly $100 million – a third of what it will take to restore class sizes and less than the [NDP] platform in 2009, and only
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pocket change more than the Liberals’ Learning Improvement Fund of $75 million.” Note the mindset of this prominent member of the radical fringe that controls the BCTF. “A measly $100 million.” An extra $25 million? “Pocket change.” This is the same union boss who demanded that hundreds of teachers be hired this week, so reorganizing current classes in the middle of the school year to make them smaller by one or two students. Parents and students would endure yet another major disruption of the public school system. And who needs an increase in rural ambulance service or drug and alcohol treatment for street kids. Let’s get those teacher-librarians back in schools, and slightly reduce class sizes to offset declining enrolment! No government, B.C. Liberal, NDP or Green Party, can let its unions control their own payroll, just as no private company can. That goes double for this union, which had its own obvious role in provoking an illegal strike in 2012. It made outrageous benefit demands and cancelled extra-curriculars for months before it even specified its wage demand. Bargaining, if you can call it that, resumes this week. Both sides need to cease fire. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email:
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New unit for Health Centre thanks to Lions The Barriere Health Clinic has recently purchased a WelchAllyn Vital Signs Monitoring Unit, thanks to a donation of $3,600 from the Barriere Lions Club. The unit is portable, and can be programed to take a patient’s vital signs every two, five, or 20 minutes (and more). “It is a huge improvement to how we take a patient’s vital signs,” stated Nursing Services and Care Lead, Lorelei Rogers. “We are very grateful to the Lions for their generous donation.” Pictured l-r : Lorelei Rogers, Nursing Services and Care Lead, with Barriere Lions Club president Len van Nieuwkerk, shown with the new monitoring unit. STAR/JOURNAL photo: Margaret Houben
SD73 lease on the Ridge jumps by 33 per cent Last week got kicked off with the Investors Group Walk for Memories event. It was amazing to see so many community members out to support this worthwhile cause. A great big thank you to the Beharrell family for your combined support. It was heart warming to see the whole family right from this year’s honouree Florence Beharrell, to her great grandchildren out walking and supporting the event. I want to extend my personal thanks to our local organizer, Liz Gilbertson and her team for inviting me to be a part of the celebrations again this year. District staff and I met with structural engineers at the old HY Louie Store to discuss the best way to go forward. We had been told that an enormous amount of work had to be done to bring the building up to current building code standards. This would have effectively killed any renovation of the building due to costs
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Bill Humphreys that could not be justified. It turns out what triggered this problem was not any of the ideas around the best use of the building, but the discussion of putting a peaked roof on the building. The engineer told us that the extra weight of the peaked roof and the change in the wind profile triggered a need for additional engineering. This put the project into the current earthquake upgrade codes and an array of other expensive issues. However, if we repair the flat roof with a modern roofing system none of this additional engineering is required. Additionally, if we place insulation as a portion of the roof renovation work the project will still qualify
for gas tax funding. This puts the project back on track to becoming a reality as part of our downtown revitalization plan, as well as the possible move to having our own municipal hall. Getting proper information is always good. Our municipal hall is currently housed in leased accommodations from School District 73. This lease is up this year. The letter from SD 73 to district staff around the new terms of the lease was included in the Feb. 3, council agenda as correspondence for information. This is a good thing, as the letter tells district staff that our lease payments will increase by approximately 33 per cent. Please note here that this is an increase of one-third
more. There is no decimal point between the two threes. I can only speak for myself, but the idea that we move to our own building just became that much more appealing. As much as I want to be a team player with the other levels of government and build worthwhile relationships, I have no tolerance when it comes to our community getting gouged for cost items like lease payments on an old school building. In addition to this, the fact that there was no notice of this possible increase makes council’s task of setting a proper and responsible budget almost impossible. I attended ABC Literacy Family Fun Day at the Ridge. Barriere and Area Literacy Outreach Coordinator, Jill Hayward, and her team of volunteers did a wonderful job of making the day both entertaining and informative. There were tables with various tasks, and once each of these was completed the kids were allowed to choose
a book to take home along with the projects that they had created. Add in the cookies, drink boxes and custom designed cupcakes and all was good. On Monday, Feb. 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be a community organized family day at the outdoor rink. Hot dogs and juice boxes will be provided. You don’t need to be able to skate to attend. All that is needed is your sense of having fun. This event was organized by a number of dedicated community members that believe working together and having fun together go hand in hand for the benefit of all. If you are new to town come out and make some new friends. If you have lived here forever you already know how to make this a success just by coming down with your family and having fun. Sponsorship is being provided by generous local businesses that recognize giving back to the community is all part of our small town spirit.
Feb. 15, is National Flag Day in Canada North Thompson Star/Journal Since 1868, the Canadian Red Ensign was the Canadian national flag. Then, during the leadership of Prime Minister Lester Pearson, resolutions were passed, first in the House of Commons on Dec. 15, 1964, then in the Senate on Dec. 17, 1964, recommending a new flag - the one we use today. On Jan. 28, 1965, Queen Elizabeth II proclaimed the new flag, and that it would take effect ‘upon, from and after’ Feb. 15, 1965. Next year, 2015, will mark the 50th Anniversary of this proclamation. National Flag of Canada Day was instituted in 1996 by an Order in Council from Governor General Romeo LeBlanc. While is it not an official statutory holiday, a private member’s bill was introduced by NDP MP Peggy Nash in 2007, leaving it to the provinces to decide if the holiday would be marked in their respective jurisdictions. If you have a Canadian flag, why not take it out on Feb. 15 and raise it, or put a small one in a window, or wear something that has the flag on it.
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Chamber soliciting donations to their Annual Silent Auction North Thompson Star/Journal Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce are preparing to host their 10th Annual Silent Auction the evening of Feb. 22, in the North Thompson Fall Fair Hall. The Silent Auction is the Chambers’ largest fundraiser, with the event relying on the donation of auction items, and friendly competition among generous bidders. The proceeds provide much needed funds to build a stronger Chamber and a stronger business community. This year’s theme is “Celebrate Barriere’s 100th Birthday”. To celebrate this, and the 10th Annual Silent Auction, Chamber executive note they plan to have an additional grand prize to be awarded at the end of the night. WestJet Airways has partnered with the event, and
has generously donated a travel voucher for two to anywhere that WestJet goes. In addition to the Silent Auction, the evening will also include the Business of the Year Awards presentation. This is a great event to recognize the Business/Business Person who makes the extra effort to provide Barriere and area residents with exemplary services. The Silent Auction and Business of The Year Awards event is open to the general public. Space is limited, so please call the Chamber office for your event ticket. Area businesses are urged to participate by donating an auction item to the event and by attending as an active bidder on auction items. To donate an auction item you can call or email the Chamber office at: bcoc@telus.net, 250-6729221, or fax 250-672-1866.
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Council moves to speak to SD73 regarding cost of building lease By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal Barriere mayor and council heard from resident Joan Purver on Feb. 3, regarding the utility billing $1.00 mail-out fee that was recently announced by the District. Purver spoke eloquently about her concerns regarding this fee, ending her presentation with the statement, “You want me to pay your bill, but also want me to pay to receive the bill... this just doesn’t seem right.” Mayor Humphreys thanked her for coming, and said that council would take her comments into consideration. During the District staff reports, Chief Administrative Officer Colleen Hannigan reported on several ongoing items, including the 100th Anniversary Celebrations for Barriere coming up on Feb. 9 and 10. On Feb. 9, will be the Family Fun Night at the Ridge, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Then on Feb. 10, there
will be a Family Fun Day at the Barriere skating rink (on Airfield Road), from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., where there will be free hot dogs and drinks for those attending. Council members then went over the 2013 Final Budget. The total revenues received by the District during 2013 totaled $2,719,793.12. This amount includes grants received, taxes, and monies from other sources such as building permit fees, business license fees, etc. The total expenses came to $2,714.910.62; most of the $4,882.50 surplus will be transferred to the Fire Department surplus. For a complete breakdown of the budget for 2013, the public can contact the District office or go to their website. The District has received a letter from School District 73 regarding the lease renewal for Barriere Ridge Elementary. In the letter, it was noted that the rent will be increased from $3,266.38 per month to $4,343.33 per month. The district’s current lease
expired on Jan. 31, 2014. Council have passed a motion for staff to speak to SD73, to negotiate the cost on the new lease. During public inquiries, Al Fortin reported on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, that the Chamber has reimbursed Timeless Treasures $100, as per that businesses request at the last council meeting. The request had been made due to the fact they were unable to participate in the Chamber’s Late Night Shopping event after paying the $100 to participate because of District sewer line excavations in front their store preventing customers access during that time. The District declined compensation to Timeless Treasures at the last council meeting, and suggested the Chamber be approached to refund the sign-up fee. The next District of Barriere Council meeting will be held on Feb. 18, at 7 p.m., preceded by a 2014 budget meeting at 6 p.m.
HSBC drops small business customers Black Press Some small business customers of HSBC Bank Canada are looking for new services, as HSBC sends out letters advising them their accounts will be closed in 60 days. HSBC did not respond to a request for clarification of how many B.C. business are affected or what criteria are used to turn business customers away. Nigel Davis, head of business banking for HSBC Bank Canada, told the CBC in a state-
ment last week that it is focusing its business banking services on firms that “are now or aspire to become international businesses, benefiting from our global footprint and connectivity.” Davis’ name appears on letters notifying business customers they should withdraw all funds from their accounts within 60 days. Any funds still in the account at the stated deadline will be converted to bank drafts and mailed or couriered to the address on file with the bank.
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By Tom Fletcher Black Press Reports of scammers phoning businesses claiming to be collecting for Yellow Pages advertising have cropped up again in B.C., and there are simple steps to take to protect yourself. Mark Fernandes, spokesman for the Better Business Bureau in B.C., said scammers claiming to be collecting for Yellow Pages is a chronic problem, with complaints about it coming in almost every month. It’s a variation on an old trick, sending fake invoices for common business supplies such as printer cartridges and paper in hopes of sliding them by a busy office administrator. Fernandes said businesses are also concerned about bad credit reports from missed invoices. “Unfortunately, a lot of these companies that claim the Yellow Pages brand are not located in North America,” he said. Some appeared to be coming from the United Kingdom, but the BBB is
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Yellow Pages Group won a lawsuit in 2012 against a copycat organization doing business as “Yellow Page Ontario,” “Yellow Page Quebec” and similar names. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice ordered the parent company to reimburse people who paid fake invoices and imposed punitive damages. For information on similar suspicious bills or phone calls from businesses other than Yellow Pages Group, contact the Better Business Bureau of Mainland B.C. (mainlandbc. bbb.org) or Vancouver Island (vi. bbb.org).
Smoke-free provides a breath of fresh air Submitted While smoking rates have steadily declined over the last decades, tobacco still kills more people every year than all illegal drugs, suicides, homicides and car accidents combined. Interior Health is reminding everyone of the importance of local action to address the leading cause of preventable death and disease in Canada. One of the most effective ways communities can reduce the harm of cigarettes is to limit their use in public areas. Creating smokefree environments is a great way to improve the health of your community. Smoke-free outdoor spaces are very effective in helping children and youth grow up to be non-smokers. Smoke-free bylaws are not intended to punish those who are dependent on tobacco, but instead to assist smokers to quit and protect people from exposure to second-hand smoke. “There is no safe level of exposure to
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ested areas. In the 2012 B.C. shoreline clean-up, tobacco related litter outnumbered any other by three times. “Public support for smoke-free outdoor areas is on the rise,” added Hill. “It’s not surprising since more than 85 per cent of British Columbians don’t use tobacco. In fact, more than 30 communities in B.C., from Vancouver to Kelowna to Sicamous, have enacted restrictions on smoking in parks and on beaches, joining hundreds more across North America.” The Tobacco Reduction Team partners with local governments, agencies, Aboriginal communities and individuals to promote healthy, smoke-free environments. This is
done through presentations to councils, advising and commenting on bylaw language, providing ‘lessons learned’ from other communities and encouraging local governments to include smoke-free space in their visioning and planning. To find out about the smoke-free bylaws in your area, check your community’s website. If you would like to know more about smokefree living or want help strengthening your local smoke-free bylaws, the Interior Health Tobacco Reduction Team is eager to help and can be reached through www.interiorhealth.ca/ AboutUs/ContactUs. For information and help quitting, visit www.quitnow.ca.
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Stocking up for Valentine’s Barriere IDA floral designer Lori Lengkeek (r) says the flower shop at the IDA is a busy place right now with Valentine’s Day only just around the corner. Lengkeek, and floral apprentice Catana Copey (l) are shown adding more fresh flowers and pre-made arrangements to the display cooler in the florist shop. Lengkeek says a florist is available to put together special arrangements and requests from customers 9 a.m. Lori Lengkeek 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday. On Sunday the shop is open during Floral Designer the same hours with a number of attractive pre-made arrangements barriereidafloral@outlook.com available. They are ext. also connected with ‘teleflora’, providing the 250-672-9791 4 opportunity to send customer’s fl oral orders all over the world. 4480 Barriere Town Road
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Barriere’s Carman Smith wears colourful red antlers on his hat as he takes part in the Wells Gray Birchleg last Saturday. The event was hosted at the Candle Creek Trails near Clearwater. Both Carman and his wife Barb were winners in the costume division. Photo by Keith McNeill
Vikings have fun at Birchleg Times Staff The annual Wells Gray Birchleg fun cross-country ski event on Saturday was a great success, organizers report. There were 80 people registered, down a bit from last year. “I believe, with the great conditions at the Clearwater ski hill, many were skiing there (which is a wonderful competition to have),” said one of the organizers. “Also, it was a bit chilly for some people.” Participants included many people from Barriere, Kamloops as well as Blue River and Vavenby. Blue skies made for a sunny day with amazing skiing conditions. “Lots of great food – a wonderful day!” said one report. Costume winners were: Lynda MacLennan, Daniel Boudreau; Cathy Sauer, Jon Kreke; Charlotte Smith; Suzanne Foster; plus Barb and Carman Smith from Barriere. Kids’ costume prizes went to Claire Nevin from Kamloops; Sage Barstow and Sienna Foster.
Winners of the Clearwater Boat Tours prize were Daniela Romero (a Rotary exchange student from Bolivia) and Kathy Schachner (a cousin of the Wadlegger family who is visiting from Austria). Now in its 16th year, the Wells Gray Birchleg formerly was held in Wells Gray Park by the Murtle River Nordics. For the past two years, Wells Gray Outdoor Club has hosted it at the Candle Creek Trails near Clearwater. During the event, many participants dress in Viking or traditional Scandinavian costume. A Norwegian-style lunch is included. The Birchleg is an unofficial version of the Birkebeiner – a crosscountry ski race that is held every year in Norway and other locations around the world. The races commemorate an incident in 12th century Norway when two Viking warriors on skis carried the baby heir to the throne across the mountains to safety during a civil war.
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Barriere Secondary School’s Junior Girls Basketball team, first place in league, going through league play undefeated, and are heading into playoffs looking to capture the West Zone Championship.
BSS basketball teams on top of their game Submitted “Barriere basketball is having a break through season due to the extraordinary effort and dedication by our athletes,” says Ashley Shannik, Barriere
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Secondary’s (BSS) physical education teacher. Shannik reports that both the Junior Girls and Junior Boys basketball team went through their league season undefeated and are heading into playoffs looking to capture the West Zone Championship and title. With finishing in first place, both teams earned the right to host the championship at home in the BSS gym the first week of February. The Senior Boys host the West Zone Quarter Finals on Feb. 12, at 6:45 p.m., against Kumsheen. On the January 24-25, weekend the Junior Boys and Girls went to Chase to compete at the Chase Invitational Tournament. The Junior Girls beat Valleyview, Chase, and Ashcroft on their road to victory, while the Junior Boys team slaughtered their competition; Valleyview, Chase and George Elliot to walk away with the tournament title. Barriere Senior basketball teams are experiencing similar success on the basketball hardwood. The Senior Boys program finished in third place heading into playoffs looking to qualify for the Okanagan Valley Championships. The Senior Girls are still in the hunt for first place heading into their final league game against St. Ann’s. The girls are looking to battle hard for the victory to capture first place in league standings and earn the right to host the West Zone Championships and to advance to the Okanagan Valleys in their quest to qualify for Provincials. BSS Senior basketball teams host St. Ann’s on Feb. 5, (girls 5 p.m,, boys 6:45 p.m). If the girls win they will finish in first place after regular season. Shannik encourages people to “..come on out and support your Cougars to victory”.
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City girl learns how to use a wood cookstove Eleanor Deckert When I arrived in the North Thompson Valley in 1978, I was a newlywed and eager to begin the “Back-to the-Land” lifestyle. I had been dreaming about this since Grade 3 when my teacher read aloud Laura Ingalls Wilder’s “Little House on the Prairie.” For the first four months I worked as a waitress while my husband built our tiny log cabin. When we were ready to move in, I had a lot to learn. Most importantly: how to operate the handsome Moffat wood cookstove. At first I could see only a confusion of black lids and shiny chrome knobs. The massive cube of the cast iron body and the tall, cylindrical chimney seemed ominous. Each feature had mysterious powers I did not know how to control. How am I going to govern a blazing fire inside my house? One by one I began to see the purpose and cleverness of the four main parts: stove top, oven, warming oven and water tank. The door to the fire box was on the left side. As the fire burns the ashes fall through a grate into the metal box below. When the lower door was opened and the metal ash box pulled out, the corners could be scraped bare with the little hoe-like tool. The stove-top was
Eleanor Deckert demonstrates her skill by cooking a turkey with a wood cookstove somewhat smaller and simpler than the Moffat featured in the article. Photo submitted
easy to understand. But why six lids? Pots and pans must be moved to find the ideal temperature to sizzle, simmer, boil or melt. A lid can be removed and a cast iron frying pan placed in the empty hole, with the fire tickling the bottom to provide direct heat. The oven was harder to comprehend. Hot air rises. How will a fire over on the left heat the oven over on the right? When I open the chrome decorated oven door, I can’t figure it out. All I see is an empty metal box. By lifting lids and opening doors I uncover the mysterious inner workings. But first I needed to
understand one basic fact. Fire needs air. Open air vents allow the wood to burn hotter and more quickly. Closing them slows the fire’s heat. There are three places to open and close to control the air. First and most obvious, the sliding knob on the left wall of the stove, right beside the fire-box, opens several windows. Best to start a fire with these open wide, then reduce to a sliver so the fire will maintain a steady heat, and shut them all the way to make the fire last longer. The second air control is the chimney damper. This chrome
spiral-wire knob is above the stove, just within reach. When the fire is starting, this is open to allow the hot air and smoke to rise unobstructed. When turned, a flat, round disc inside the chimney closes. This slows the smoke, choking the fire, slowing combustion, making the fire last longer. The third control is for the oven. It is harder to understand at first. On the back of the stove, under the cooking surface, where the chimney meets the stove, there is long, rectangular sliding door. I can see what it does when I lift the lid away and watch the opening to the chim-
ney slide open and closed. I had to think of the fire as something flexible. When the chimney control is open, the fire’s heat and smoke go directly from the firebox straight up the chimney. But when the stove is hot and the smoke is drawing upwards, the slider can be closed. This forces the heat and smoke to wrap around the oven, seeking the passageway across the top, down to the right, wrapping underneath and then behind the oven and at last, up the chimney. This amazingly clever design heats the oven to the perfect
baking temperature. At about shoulder height, the chimney passes through the warming oven. It is so civilized. Imagine this: after a winter’s night with the kitchen fire gone out, warm porridge, scrambled eggs, toast or pancakes will loose their heat immediately if served on chilly bowls or plates. While the meal is being prepared, the cook places the serving dishes in the warming oven, serving the food directly onto warm dishes. The meal can be enjoyed and early morning hands holding each bowl find comfort. That copper box along the right side of the stove is the water tank. After a meal, hot water is ready for dishes. Before bedtime,
warm bath water is ready. In this “Back-toBasics” lifestyle, one last detail is a luxury. Above the fire-box is a little shelf for my teapot! Ready at the ideal temperature, I will be able to pause midmorning and enjoy a second cup. After a little trial and error I learned to prepare granola and muffins, cookies and pies, bread and biscuits, baked beans and corn bread, casseroles and gingerbread all toasted and fragrant coming from that Moffat wood cook stove oven. I will never forget the lessons that wood cookstove taught me. It eventually was buried in a landslide – but that’s a story for another day.
A Moffat wood cookstove of the type discussed in the article contains a multitude of controls that a cook needs to learn how to use. Photo submitted
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Go To: http://www.wiegele.com/employment.htm for information on jobs with Mike Wiegele & http://www.sunpeaksresort.com/corporate/work-and-play/opportunities for Sun Peaks. Skill Development: If you have been on Employment Insurance in the past 3 years (5 years maternity) & are currently unemployed, you may be eligible for re-training dollars. Book an appointment to see one of our counselors for information. We look forward to seeing you: come in and we’ll personally see that you get the information you’re seeking or call and make an appointment. • Free computer & Internet access • Free resume help • Free information on many services. “The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia” In Partnership with Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce and Yellowhead Community Services
CLEARWATER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 58A Young Road, Clearwater BC V0E 1N2 • 250-674-2928 • Fax 250-674-2938 E-mail: info@clearwateremployment.ca • Web Page: www.clearwateremployment.ca
Office Assistant: PT/Clearwater #C0284 15 Job Postings –Blue River: FT & Seas #CB0283 Housekeeping Shift Super/Office Asst.; Sandwich Maker; Lounge Server; Line & Buffet Cook; Head Chef; Reservations Coordinator; Reservations Super; Maintenance Labourer; Maintenance Technician; Chef Garde Manger; Marketing Coordinator; Maintenance Manager; Guide; Fine Dining Server & Housekeeper. Home Support Worker: PT/Casual Clw #C0282 Sightseeing Boat Operator: Seasonal/Blue River #C0281 Customer Service Representative: FT&PT Little Fort #BC0278 Ticketed Fallers, Buckermen, Pilers & Labourers: Seasonal/Alberta #BC0277
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Free Workshops to help with your work search are available. Please contact us to register for one or all of these free workshops. Mar. 4, 5 & 6, 2014 - “Back to Work Boot Camp” Workshops will be as follows: You and Your Career-Assessments Workshop: Tues. Mar. 4th (am) Labour Market Information Workshop: Tues. Mar. 4th (pm) Resume, Cover Letter and Interview Skills Workshop: Wed. Mar. 5th (am) Networking & Dress for Success Workshop: Wed. Mar. 5th (pm) Internet & Email Basics Workshop: Thurs. Mar. 6th (am) Resumes & Interviews: Go hand in hand, so the better prepared you are the greater the
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impression you will make to your future employer. Please drop in & our friendly staff will assist you. Targeted Wage Subsidy (TWS): Are you currently on Employment Insurance or have you been in the last 3-5 years? If you have, you may be eligible for wage subsidy. Ask us for further info. Funding for Skill Enhancement: Recent or active EI clients with a career plan in mind seeking assistance through Service Canada are required to book an appointment with one of our Employment Counsellors. BLUE RIVER ITINERANT: An employment consultant comes to the Blue River School. Next visit is Tues. Feb. 18th, from 12:30-2:30. If a one on one appointment is required, please call to set up a time prior to the drop in.
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HAFI GRANTS Notice to low income seniors and persons with disability. You may qualify for a grant up to 20,000. to modify and adapt your home for improved safety and accessibility. For details contact your local HAFI expert Hans Ounpuu, Building contractor @ 250-674-3875.
Wilkeekon Services Handyman & Cleaning Residential & Commercial Moving in/out, DIY projects, construction site, interior/exterior, light hauls Bonded Gayle Peekeekoot Ray Wilson 250-674-2775
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 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
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Barriere: prof. painted large 3bdrm daylight basement suite. Quiet neighbourhood, new laminate in bedroom & living room. Large unfinished back yard. Adequate parking for 2 veh. NS, pets neg. RR/DD. Would suit older couple or couple w/2 kids. $750/mo + util & hydro. Avail. Feb 1. 250-672-9611 (9:30am9pm)
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Good Dog Obedience Classes Starting Feb. 16! * NEW DATES! * Basic Obedience - A 6 week course in good manners & canine behaviour begins Feb. 16, 1pm at the Fall Fair Hall in Barriere for all dogs at least 6 months old & up. Cost $100. Novice Class - 6 weeks of fun as we take you & your dog to the next level of obedient behaviour. Participants must have successfully completed a previous Basic Obedience course to qualify. Class starts on Feb. 16, 2pm. Cost $100. To register or for more information contact Jill Hayward at 250-319-8023
Financial Services DROWNING IN debt? Cut debts more than 60% & debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+ GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
Home Care ATTENTION SENIORS! Do you need help with daily tasks, getting groceries, a ride to town? Call Simone: 250-6722070.
Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
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photographer? Portraits, weddings, special events, pet portraits, commercial. Affordable memories that last a lifetime. Seniors rates. Book now avoid & disappointment. Sorry no passport photos
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SAMOYED PUPPIES Beautiful Healthy CKC reg’d show quality 8 weeks $1000 pjwarden@telus.net 250-335-3072
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Free Items Kittens, free to good home. 2 males, 1 female. Approx 6 mo old, Siamese cross. Call Ed 250-318-6301 Super-sized dbl bed with 7.5” egg carton foam mattress and slotted pine bed frame. Pine glider-rocker chair with green cushions. Call 250-674-3170
Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? Pellet stove, 3yr old, excellent condition. Holds 5 bags. $995.00. Call Morley 250-8192944 SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. Wood heater, 2yrs old, excellent condition. Fits 16” blocks. $800.00. Call Morley 250-8192944.
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Misc. Wanted Used Postage Stamps
Support International Scouting by donating used stamps which are sorted & sold to raise money for the International Development Fund of the International Scout & Guide Fellowship. This fund pays for training for Scouters in the third world. Drop stamps off at front counter of the Star/Journal in Barriere, or call Margaret at (250)672-9330.
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CHURCH DIRECTORY
CHURCH OF ST. PAUL
4464 Barriere Town Road
Worship Sunday 11:00 A worshipping community of Anglicans, United & Lutherans
All Are Welcome
the Rev. Brian Krushel
Office: 250 672-5653 www.norththompsonpc.ca
ST. GEORGE’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
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Sunday Mass - 9am Wednesday, Friday & Saturday Mass - 9am
Spacious 3 bdrm trlr in nice setting. $25,000. Pad rent $270/mo Call 250-587-6373
Ph 672-5949 • Fax 672-5974
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CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLY 4818 Annesty Rd. (Across from High School) 9:30am Adult Sunday School 10:30am Sunday Service and Children’s Sunday School Pastor: Lance Naylor 672-0111 www.clabarriere.org
Rentals Duplex / 4 Plex Barriere: large 1 bdrm apartment in quiet neighbourhood.750sqft. $615/mo. Pets negotiable. Call 250-682-2231
Misc for Rent Clearwater: Riverside Guest House & Apt, furnished, rent wk/mo, internet/tv, 250-6740001 info@riveradventures.ca
Mobile Homes & Pads Clearwater: 3 bdrm trlr, $650/mo. DD $325. Can also rent-to-own. Ph. 250-587-6373
Homes for Rent Barriere: 3bdrm house for rent, 2.5 bath, large fenced yd. NS, pets neg., RR. $1150/mo. 250-672-9362 Clearwater: 1243 Bain Rd. 3 bdrm, 3-level, 2 bath, wood pellet heat, 10 acre lot. Avail now. $1200/mo + util. Ph. 403-816-7979
THE OPEN DOOR FELLOWSHIP 11:00 am Sundays at the Ridge
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PASTOR TODD ENGLISH Join us for refreshments after the Service.
Phone 250-672-1864 anytime. Affiliated with North American Baptist Association. “Believe in the Lord Jesus - and you will be saved.” (Acts 16:31)
Seventh-day Adventists
Suites, Lower Birch Island: 2bdrm suite. $600/mo. Incl sat tv, utilities & laundry. Ph. 250-674-1768
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SPCA seizes dogs/horses in Clearwater BC SPCA BC SPCA special constables have seized 16 dogs – mostly standard poodle and golden retriever crosses - and two
quarter horses from a rural property in Clearwater, B.C. Constable Kent Kokoska, senior animal protection officer with the BC SPCA, said the badly
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neglected dogs were filthy and severely matted and were living in unacceptable conditions. The horses were also being kept in substandard conditions and were severely matted, with cracked and chipped hooves. Two deceased dogs and one deceased calf were also found on the property. “We are grateful to the Clearwater RCMP for bringing this case to our attention,” said Kokoska. “Our 26 SPCA constables have extensive areas to cover across B.C and we respond to more than 7,000 complaints of animal
cruelty each year, so it is very helpful for us to have the support of communities in reporting cases of suspected abuse or neglect.” Kokoska calls the level of neglect of the seized animals “very disturbing” and notes that the investigation is continuing and charges of animal cruelty are pending in the case. The dogs are currently receiving ongoing care and treatment at the BC SPCA’s community animal centres in Penticton and Kelowna and the horses are being cared for in Kamloops.
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One of the dogs that was recently seized from a property in Clearwater by the BC SPCA. The animals are currently not up for
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Legion presents funding to local service groups
The Barriere Legion recently presented a number of cheques to area service organizations.
Above) L-r: Legion president Al Fortin and Legionairre Vern Buker present acheque for $1,500 to Barriere Search and Rescue members Donna Richardson and Margaret Proulx.
STAR/JOURNAL photos: Lisa Quiding
(Above) Vern Buker presents a cheque for $1,500 to Barriere Fire Chief Al Kirkwood for First Responders. (Left) A cheque for $1,169 is presented to Barriere Food Bank Society representative Antoon Houben.
(Above) A cheque for $1,500 was presented to Hethar McIntosh representing the Army Cadet Corps 2941. (Top right) A cheque for $1,500 was presented to Barriere Hospice Society, and representative Chris Schook. (Right) A cheque for $1,169 was presented to Beverly Murphy representing the North Thompson Volunteer and Information Centre.
Consolidating your assets with one advisor You’ve got one investment account here, your RRSP and TFSA there, and some more assets over at that other place. You’re “diversifying,” right? That tactic could, however, be raising your risk, inviting costly fees and preventing you from creating a sound retirement strategy. It is not uncommon for some investors to think a well-diversified portfolio means spreading your assets out among different financial institutions or advisors. Indeed, media hype may suggest multiple advisors can enhance the security and success of your portfolio. The Risks to Your Money As the saying goes, quantity does not trump quality. Risk can increase if you are overweight or underweight in some investment classes. A well-balanced portfolio provides checks-andbalances for market ups-and-downs — strategies that can only be implemented with complete knowledge of the extent of your assets. There can also be tax consequences. Say you have a large capital gain with one advisor, and he or she suggests creating capital losses by selling u n d e r p e r fo r m i n g stocks to help reduce taxes owing at yearend. If you haven’t consolidated your portfolio, though, that advisor may not know you already have major capital losses elsewhere and you could end up with unjustified losses arising from the incomplete overall picture of your
Michael Machny, Financial Advisor Edward Jones Investments investments. Consolidation is even more important as you prepare for retirement. There are key decisions to be made in structuring a retirement strategy, including optimizing your many income sources, such as pensions, government benefits, RRSPs, TFSAs, RRIFs, and any on-going employment income. With a consolidated view of your assets, one advisor can help you decide how and in what order you could be withdrawing from your income sources to help maximize aftertax income. Benefits of Consolidating with One Advisor There are very clear benefits to having a single, trusted advisor help manage your assets: Smarter Asset Allocation: More than picking the “right” stock, identifying and rebalancing your optimal asset allocation over time may determine the strength of your returns. Multiple advisors blindly buying different funds or stocks without a proper overview means you may likely not know your true risk. Lower costs: Consolidating assets with one advisor
typically lowers the management and transaction fees you pay since prices can differ among institutions and some fees are paid on a sliding scale tied to the value of your assets. Simpler Reporting and Administration: With one advisor, paper or online statements come from one source, and tax reporting related to investment income and dispositions can be easier to manage. Easier Estate Planning & Settlement: You can avoid the nightmare that so often happens when deceased investors have accounts in multiple locations — some of which may be forgotten. With one advisor, your surviving family members or beneficiaries have one point of contact you trust. With a consolidated approach, you may feel more confident knowing you and your advisor are “on the same page,” and there will be fewer statements to manage. Your advisor can help make consolidation easy with helpful advice and simple transfer documents. Speak with your Edward Jones advisor for more information on creating a more focused and cost-effective approach to managing your money. For more information contact: Michael Machny, Financial Advisor at Edward Jones Investments, 158 A Oriole Road, Kamloops BC V2C 4N7. Office 250-3773885, fax 1-877-3350405, or go to:http:// w w w. e dw a r d j o n e s. com
Help Improve Literacy in Our Community. Volunteer as an adult tutor for the Partner Assisted Learning (PAL) program. Call Barriere and Area Literacy Coordinator Jill Hayward at 250-319-8023 for information.
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