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Local resident Larry Badke, a member of Say Yes to New Prosperity, helped organize a rally in 100 Mile House on March 22 in support of the controversial mine project proposed by Taseko Mines Ltd. in the British Columbia Interior. The rally was held in front of a building where members of Friends of Fish Lake, whose members opposed the project, were gathered for a fundraising dinner.
'Friends' march plans disrupted Both sides talk 'future generations' in New Prosperity mine debate
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Larry Badke held a sign with the word “ECO-TARDS” on it, and says he felt “happy” Friends of Fish Lake cancelled its march around the 100 Mile Marsh in celebration of the United Nations’ World Water Day. Badke, along with Jim Kolisnyk, organized a rally on March 22 for supporters of the proposed New Prosperity Gold-Copper Project, a billion-dollar mine proposed by Taseko Mines Ltd. in the British Columbia Interior, which was turned down by the federal government on environmental grounds for the second time in February. A group of about 40 people stood in the parking lot between 3 and 3:30 p.m. near the 100 Mile Curling Club,
where Friends of Fish Lake, whose few minutes. members oppose the mine, were “This is basically to say we’ve had hosting a fundraising dinner, and enough. We’ve had enough of envicalled off plans to march ronmentalists. They have a beforehand because of the say – everybody should – opposing rally. but we have to stop fighting Supporters of the mine against each other. project wore white hats “We have to get along with that read, “Say Yes to New the natives. There are a lot Prosperity” and buttons of native people that agree with “Committed to the with this mine. Taseko supCariboo” on their chests. ports natives, and they hire MARILYN Children held signs with natives.” BAPTISTE messages like “WE NEED Around that same time, JOBS!” and “SAVE OUR TOWN.” Friends of Fish Lake supporters and A few RCMP officers stood near- First Nations guests from some of by. the six Tsilhqot’in communities, “We’re hoping to do another one on whose traditional territory the or two of these as time goes on,” controversial mine project is being Badke says. “The Taseko situation proposed, started gathering inside has not ended.” the 100 Mile Curling Club. Kolisnyk spoke to the group for a Among the guests was Marilyn
Baptiste, a Xeni Gwet’in counsellor and former chief. Her community is located about 200 kilometres west of Williams Lake, near Fish Lake, which an independent federal review panel found would be irreparably damaged by the open pit mine. (A federal judicial review is currently underway as Taseko Mines Ltd. is challenging the findings of the review panel’s assessment. The mining company believes the panel “made a fundamental error when determining expected seepage rates from the tailing storage facility.”) “Unfortunate” is what Baptiste calls the decision by Badke and Kolisnyk to hold a rally around the same time and same location where Friends of Fish Lake were set to gather. Continued on 4
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A group of Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School (PSO) students, led by Grade 12 student Josie Jaegar, has been awarded a $1,500 grant from the United Way. The Youth Initiative Grant was awarded to support the group’s planned PRIDE project for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) awareness and education at PSO. Jaegar says the student group will host an awareness week in the middle of May, with a school-wide workshop and other events at PSO, and a speaker will be available to educate people around town. “Most people don’t know what LGBTQIA+ is. I hope people will start to recognize these things exist, and will be more educated ... and more aware there are people in the school like this.” Awareness and education is the best way to help folks to be more open, tolerant and kind about people and issues they currently don’t understand – sometimes within their own families, she adds. “People are afraid of what they don’t know.” Jaegar notes she came up with the idea after hearing a speaker at PSO talking about LGBTQIA+ and Native Two Spirits. The speaker explained what “transgender” means, and a related state of depression called “gender dysphoria,” she adds. “I didn’t know that is what I was going through until that speaker came and told us transgender exists. So, it was after that that I figured I could know how to deal with this stuff.” While working with the PSO leadership class about a year ago, Jaeger says she first planned a rain-
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A 108 Mile Ranch resident reports a scammer called him March 18 from a blocked number and tried to gain access to his computer. Claiming she was from Global Computers, the female caller repeatedly insisted the resident’s computer had “issues” that must be fixed. Wisely, he refused to answer any personal questions or allow her access to his computer. Folks who get a suspicious call are urged to report the incident to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501, or e-mail www.antifraud centre.ca.
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Grade 12 student Josie Jaeger, left, gladly accepted a $1,500 cheque from United Way’s Brenden Shaw, right, at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School on March 5. They were joined by students Britney Falkner, second from left, Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre’s Chris Pettman, and students Rodney Foster and Zoe Coughlan.
bow-themed dance (mimicking the popular PRIDE motif). She then formed a group of like-minded students who helped her expand the project when the grant application was suggested by Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre program manager Chris Pettman. Jaeger says Pettman had found the grant information around the same time she formulated the project idea. He is helping with the logistics and is also arranging for the speaker/educator, she adds. In addition to educating people about what the individual terms mean, there are other aspects in the awareness campaign, Jaeger explains,
because many people believe that sexuality and gender are aligned. “Most people think that sexuality is the only thing about the LGBTQIA+ acronym. But then there’s another entire thing called gender, and another entire thing called romanticity.” Jaeger adds she believes it is the first event of its kind to be held locally. “Sexuality is who you are sexually attracted to, where as romanticity is who you are romantically attracted to. And, nobody knows this. “We’re in a pretty remote place in 100 Mile House, and you don’t get this kind of education around here, so I think it’s pretty important.”
Jaeger says she is grateful to Pettman for his help to set up a lot of project components, as well as to her leadership teacher/counsellor Crystal Dawn Langton. They are both “just awesome,” she adds. The grant was a great boost for the project, and for herself, she notes. “It was exciting. I’m proud, and I’m proud of my group, too. They are really loyal.” Jaegar explains she will pass the group leadership on to another club member after graduation this spring, but will stay in the community for a while to make sure it will succeed without her.
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New recycling costs imposed by Multi Material BC (MMBC) will ultimately hit consumers through hidden price hikes, critics say. “The public is largely unaware of the money that will come out of their pocket and ultimately go back to manufacturers,” said Corinne Atwood, executive director of the B.C. Bottle and Recycling Depot Association. Unlike existing deposit-refund systems in British Columbia on cans or electronics – which
are subject to audits and transparent reporting – Atwood noted MMBC can do what it wishes with its revenue, without accountability. “It’s a licence to print money.” Atwood has lobbied for years to expand the deposit system to include milk cartons and other containers, from hair spray canisters to detergent bottles. She argues the refunds offered would ensure a high rate of recycling through depots, as with beverage cans now. “If you put deposits on things initially the consumer would pay a bit more, but the people who
bring it back will get their money back.” Instead, she said MMBC’s non-refundable fees on packaging generators will inflate prices with no recourse. “With a hidden fee you don’t know what it is and there’s no opportunity to get that back – then you’re genuinely taking money out of families’ pockets.” Atwood said she believes the B.C. Liberal government likes the new system because if MMBC fees drive retail prices higher, the province will collect more sales tax. Continued on 4
WATER AWARD The FarmlandRiparian Interface Stewardship Program (FRISP) has won the second annual Excellence in Water Stewardship Award for British Columbia. It was recently presented to FRISP coordinator Lee Hesketh by Environment Minister Mary Polak, in recognition of Canada Water Week (March 17-23). It included a certificate, trophy, and a $1,000 honorarium provided by the Council of the Federation, which is comprised of Canada’s 13 premiers.
POWER OUTAGE BC Hydro customers in the 108 Mile Ranch and 103 Mile areas were affected by a power outage on March 23-24. Power was restored to the 2869 affected homes by 1:21 a.m. on March 24 after going out at 10:12 p.m. on March 23. Crews with the electrical utility couldn't find obvious signs of what caused the outage, but believe it was wildlife related. “We suspect it was a bird contacting the line," says Bob Gammer, a BC Hydro spokesperson.
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Mayor disputes fence-sitting
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Recent comments made by Len Doucette, both on Facebook and publicly, stating mayor and council have been “sitting on the fence” on the New Prosperity Mine project have raised some hackles in council chambers. District of 100 Mile House Mayor Mitch Campsall says council has supported the mine project from “Day 1.” “We have never been sitting on the fence. I represent council and I speak for council, and council has always been positive towards Taseko Mine.”
Campsall notes he and/or a councillor have attended every public meeting for New Prosperity Mine held in the 100 Mile House and Williams Lake areas to stand up for the mine. “We were ‘out of the gate’ long before most of these guys got started trying to promote Taseko.” Taseko called a letter of support signed by the District 100 Mile House, Williams Lake, Quesnel and Wells councils and Cariboo Regional District directors the “most important” sign of support they received, he explains. “I won’t disrespect the environment, and I will not disrespect First Nations, that
‘ain’t gonna happen’, and I don’t believe my council would go that way either.” The mayor says he would like to see the mine in operation with upwards of 100 people from 100 Mile House commuting by bus to work there, and not 10 as Doucette mused on Facebook could bring $1 million into the town. “It’s disappointing when people aren’t informed, but it’s typical on Facebook and that type of media.” Campsall explains that he and council have “never given up” on the mine project, and are not prepared to throw in the towel now.
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and Rob Diether for organizing it. “We were happy to have representatives from the Tsilhqot’in First Nations there.... Bringing together aboriginal and non-aboriginal people, that was special to have that.” The Say Yes to New Prosperity group took photos at its rally that Kolisnyk says are destined for Prime Minister Stephen Harper, in hopes of influencing his government to approve the project. “The people that are going up against us, they have no problem in gathering together and turning communities into ghost towns,” Kolisnyk told his supporters. “We have to fight back. That’s what I’m going to be doing for the next four or five months. I’m going to continue doing it for
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this town, and I can’t do it without you people behind me.” Badke provided a “definition” of “Ecotard,” a word found on the Urban Dictionary website, where Internet users submit slang words and phrases. “Someone so enamoured with ecology that they cannot understand common sense or reality.”
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“To try and suggest we’re taking the food out of the mouths of their children, we feel the same way,” Baptiste says. “When you’re destroying our lands, our way of life, you’re taking the food out of our mouths and future children’s mouths.” She says the New Prosperity debate – “this aggression back and forth” – has “bred further racism,” as dif-
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Moose cow, calf die after RAPP operator error Rescue request not passed on to Conservation Officers
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A stranded moose calf left sinking through pond ice died, along with its mother that wouldn’t leave it. This tragedy happened after a caller was incorrectly turned away by a Conservation Officer Service call centre operator. Both the cow and the calf went through the ice on Johnston Pond off Little Green Lake Road on March 6, and likely succumbed to hypothermia, says Conservation Officer (CO) Sergeant Len Butler. When a snowmobiler saw the calf in trouble and phoned the 100 Mile House CO office between 5 and 6 p.m. on March 6, it was callforwarded to the RAPP line, he notes. “The operator unfortunately advised them that’s something the CO Service doesn’t handle.” Butler adds it was also unfortunate the RAPP operator did not notify or forward the file to the CO Service. There is “no way” the local COs would avoid looking into helping any moose in this kind of trouble, he explains. “We do these things
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regularly throughout the winter.” Butler says the snowmobiler and others who witnessed the struggling calf were unable to safely rescue it due to the proximity of its mother. They were right to keep away, he notes, as it is dangerous to attempt an ice rescue for a calf when the cow is nearby. “We do this part of the job. In fact, two to three weeks previous, the COs from 100 Mile
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in this case was dangerously thin, Butler says it can make any rescue attempt impractical, but COs do have many more tools to deal with it. While they may or may not have been able to help these moose, COs should have had the opportunity to assess the situation to determine if they could rescue them safely, he adds. “What we do sometimes is call Search and Rescue.”
The call centre mistake “really concerns” the CO Service, he says, and finding out why has now become part of his investigation. I need those answers because to lay it on the CO Service, on the guys in the field that do their best, it’s wrong.” Butler adds he advised the caller he had done the right thing. “Please don’t hesitate to call, we will get this solved and, hopefully, it won’t happen again through the call centre.”
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ipality in really good from paying those high shape. I hope the rest interest rates ... it is just of council runs too costly for again because I our commuthink we’re realnity. We have ly strong, and to get to the I’d like to see a point where we lot of things get can afford to going.” pay for what we Campsall take [on].” Mitch notes the The current District plans to Campsall council is “runbe out of debt ning well,” and by 2018. is “working well” with “If we can get away three area First Nations
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“There’s still a chance this could go through. We’re hoping; we need the economy in our communities.” Doucette says the letter signed by council was a “form letter” and was five years ago, and for the “totally different” first mine project application. “It was during that second chance I feel that mayor and council didn’t support the project the way I felt they should have. “You can support a project like this and still respect First Nations and still respect the environment.” He alleges Campsall had told him verbally at the Taseko Open House at 100 Mile Community Hall on May 16, 2013 that it would have “little to no benefit for 100 Mile House.” While the mayor did sign up for interested party status with the New Prosperity envi-
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Feds must fund TB battle U
ntil recently, tuberculosis (TB) was the leading cause of death for all of mankind. Even in the 1960s, it was still a killer in British Columbia. We solved tuberculosis in Canada., but elsewhere it is out of sight. However, TB didn’t stop elsewhere and the ancient killer is back with a vengence. Only now, tuberulosis is in new, mutated versions. These versions of TB include multi-drug resistant (MDR), extensively drug resistant (XDR) and completely drug resistant strains. Tuberculosis is an airborne disease and spreads extremely easily. There is no way to pre vent it, and for some of these strains, there is no known cure. Recovering confers no immunity – you could catch it again, the next day. Are you afraid yet? Well, you should be.
Fortunately, there is something you can do.
folks exposed to MDR or XDR TB landing on our already overburdened health-care system, exposing, on average, 15 people before being detected.
Here is the bad news: • TB is second most infectious killer in the world. • In 2012, nine million people got TB; three million Here is the good news: were never diagnosed. • The TB death • A TB outbreak rate dropped 45 in 2008 in per cent between Kelowna has not 1990 and 2012. been stopped. In • An estimated 2012, there were 22 million lives twice as many saved through cases as the year use of Direct before. Observation • XDR-TB is Treatment Shortan extremely course (DOTS) expensive disease Leo and the Stop TB to cure – up to Young Strategy, including two years of harsh TB REACH. chemotherapy. • A plan is in place to reach • Cost for one cure of XDR the last three million TB ranges from $100,000 DOTS is a cheap and to $1 million per case. Even effective way of treating then, one-third of victims regular TB. die. We use it in B.C. • MDR TB is present Expanding DOTS in virtually all countries everywhere is the key. surveyed. In 2009, Canada helped • B.C. has many found TB REACH. Since international airports. then, TB REACH has proven We are one airplane load itself to be a cost-effective away from having 200-plus
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Attorney General Suzanne Anton’s decision to hire former Chilliwack MLA John Les to chair a provincial consultation process on earthquake preparedness had to fall into the “what was she thinking?” category. On March 11, Anton made the announcement that Les would be paid up to $140,000 to head the province-wide consultation and report back to the government by the end of the year – not bad for eight months work. Immediately, cries of “foul” echoed through the legislature hallways, as the NDP MLAs howled about the B.C. Liberal government giving plum appointments to longtime friends of the party. Anton argued Les, who retired after a 12-year stint as a B.C. Liberal MLA prior to the last election, had important tools as a former mayor and a former solicitor general who was in charge of provincial emergency program. Interestingly, Henry Renteria, a former director of the Office of Emergency Services in California, where they have a bit more experience with earthquakes, was going to be the vice-chair and pick up $100,000. The Opposition MLAs correctly wondered aloud who really had the necessary experience and who would likely be doing the bulk of the work. This isn’t the first political plum Les has received from his former caucus colleagues. He is currently making $60,000 a year for a three-year term as chair of the B.C. Farm Industry Review board. It certainly didn’t help her cause when Anton refused to say if any other candidates had been interviewed for the job. However, the biggest bombshell was dropped by Metro Vancouver board chair Greg Moore who noted Les should not be given the job when he is a registered lobbyist for the company that wants Vancouver’s garbage to be sent to cheaper landfills outside of the Lower Mainland. Les has argued that shipping garbage out would be better than have it incinerated, which is Metro Vancouver’s preference. Moore indicated it would be an impossible working relationship when Les has being working hard against what Metro Vancouver was trying to do. This may have very well led to Premier Christy Clark announcing the next day that Anton had made a mistake and the attorney general had withdrawn the contract with Les. The whole affair leaves political pundits wondering if the B.C. Liberal government has been in power too long, as it continues to spend public tax dollars without thinking these decisions through. While earthquake preparedness is important, Les didn’t bring any credentials to the table other than being a longtime friend of the party.
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solution. It focuses specifically on finding and diagnosing cases of tuberculosis in the most vulnerable, hardest-to-reach regions of the world. It is ready to reach the last three million. Happily, the externally validated results average a 33 per cent increase in case detection with some of the projects doubling case detection within a one year period. Although World TB Day just passed, you can call your member of Parliament’s office and say you want TB to be stopped for good by funding TB REACH. Better yet, you can write your MP a letter or visit the office. Finally, you can call and write the Minister of International Affairs Christian Paradis in Ottawa. Please make that call or write that letter and save millions of lives? One of the lives you save may be your own. Leo Young is a volunteer with RESULTS Canada.
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Help stop erosion of rural postal service To the editor: The Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association (CPAA), is the bargaining agent that represents over 7,800 permanent employees and 2,400 temporary employees of Canada Post Corporation. Our bargaining unit consists of 95 per cent women who work in rural post offices, communities where meaningful employment opportunities are few. Canada Post is making drastic cuts to rural offices. It is cutting
hours of service to communities by closing over lunch hours, opening later and closing earlier, and discontinuing Saturday service. Often our members are working short-staffed. Canada Post is claiming these cuts are necessary due to the dire financial state they are in. The fact, though, is that for the past 18 years, Canada Post has recorded a profit in every year but one -2011. In 2012 they recorded a profit of $98 million.
Canada Post is mandated to provide universal service to all to Canadians regardless of where they live. Rural Canadians value their post office as an important means of staying connected with the rest of the country. Post Offices contribute to Canada’s social cohesion, as well as often being the only federal presence in their town and sometimes for several miles around it. The CPAA believes maintaining universal postal service across
Canada is essential to the survival of rural communities and Canada Post Corporation has a public policy obligation to serve every Canadian address, including those in rural areas. We know rural Canadians rely on their postal service. Should rural Canadians be expected to tolerate a reduced level of postal service? Canada Post is making drastic cuts to rural post offices across the country and rural post offic-
es should be the last place that Canada Post looks to reduce their costs. What can you do? Contact your MP; your MLA; the Federal Minister Responsible for Canada Post Lisa Raitt and Canada Post Corporation at 1-800267-1177 and insist that they stop the steady erosion of our Canadian postal service. Carolyn Elliott, vice-president CPAA BC & Yukon Branch
How's this attack ad MLA Barnett a mine booster
To the editor: Maybe somebody should run an advertisement along the lines: “Gosh, how could we trust a someone like Prime Minister Stephen Harper who claims to be a devout Christian, but aids and abets selling asbestos to developing countries, and ignores former International Co-operation Minister Bev Oda for forging signatures. There’s no doubt Mr. Harper is a devout follower of someone, but I doubt very much it is Jesus. Frank Hinz Lone Butte
Reader appreciates service To the editor: On Feb. 28-March 2, the road outside my home on Annaham Crescent in the 108 Mile Ranch turned into a skating rink. I was homebound. So, Monday morning (March 3) bright and early, I phoned Interior Roads and asked whether they had plans to sand it. By noon, the sanding was done! Then, the next morning a gentleman named Ken (dispatcher?) phoned to ask whether the job had been done to my satisfaction. I know there’s a lot of belly-aching over the “condition” of our roads, but I’m writing to say Interior Roads deserves our thanks this winter. Ann Swann 108 Mile Ranch
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To the editor: I happened to hear (CaribooChilcotin) MLA Donna Barnett on CBC Radio mid-day public affairs program recently, and I was almost touched by her plaintiff tone. Ottawa was pulling desperately needed jobs from working families and taking food from the mouths of children in CaribooChilcotin, Barnett told the radio listeners. Days before, shares of Taseko Mines Ltd. tumbled. The federal government had again rejected a proposed $1.5-billion, open-pit, gold-copper mine near Williams Lake over environmental concerns. Barnett is the democratic voice Cariboo-Chilcotin. She speaks out in the grandest tradition of “boosterism” that accompanies that frontier appe-
tite for economic growth that would suffer no pesky restraints, whether they are water, soil, air or (Aboriginals). She ran her May 14, 2013 election campaign with money from interests like Taseko Mines. She got their message out to folks with a hankering for wages bound to trump wages any in of the service, ranching, recreation or retail industries. The failed Taseko Mines proposals were heavily supported by the B.C. Liberal government. Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett made two trips to Ottawa to lobby for the project. Bennett is (upset) over this latest rejection of the proposed gold-copper mine. Fear not – Taseko will keep its powder dry and stay in the game They’ll hang onto their plan and bide their time. Lobbying
will continue. The backrooms will be busy. By and by, the right people will arrive at the table. Maybe First Nations representatives will be at that table. If the timing and the terms are right, it will be “damn the torpedoes, full steam ahead.” Then there will be another open-pit, gold-copper mine and a cheerful buzzing of cash registers and the usual degradation of water, soil and air that comes with it. Done deal! Dave Cursons Cawston Editor’s note: CaribooChilcotin MLA Donna Barnett received a $5,000 donation during the 2013 provincial election campaign.
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Hallbauer surprised by Shepard's editorial It is in this later step where detailed Was every effort made by Taseko to engineering plans covering every aspect secure federal approval? You bet. Is of the development are prepared and there more that could be done now? Yes, examined. This highly technical phase is possibly. where the plan to save Fish Lake would However, we are not the only ones have been absolutely proven beyond any who could commit to further effort. The doubt. invitation from the federal What a shame the federal government to try again must be government would not allow sincere. the project to move to this Will the prime minister truly further level of scrutiny. keep an open mind and be We get the point Mr. Shepard; willing to say “yes” if we address the preservation of Fish Lake his concerns as Mr. Shepard is paramount. That’s what this suggests he should? whole $6-million FRP exercise We’ve been down this road was all about and it is both once before having taken them frustrating and discouraging to up on an earlier invitation to Russell have things turn out the way “address the federal concerns.” Hallbauer they have. We committed hundreds of We agree there really is millions of dollars to prove we no reason why this project should not could build the mine differently, address be built. We agree the project is too their concerns and save Fish Lake but as important to the people of the Cariboo their decision showed, it got us nowhere. and critical to the future of the region to What will be different if we try yet again? let things end here. We agree that every Under the Constitution of Canada, these effort should be made to make the project minerals are provincial responsibility; a reality. owned by the people of British Columbia.
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was a bit surprised by some of the content of Jim Shepard’s letter regarding the recent federal decision to stop the New Prosperity project. He says we were the ones “that failed to deliver a plan that would guarantee the integrity of Fish Lake” and implies that we didn’t try hard enough. He is wrong. The failure rests with the federal review panel (FRP) whose duty was to fairly assess the plan we put forward. They failed in their duty and the consequence of their failure resulted in the federal environment minister making the wrong decision. It’s important to understand an environmental assessment is a high level evaluation of a concept supported by evidence and proven practice. The plan we put forward to save Fish Lake was solid and fully adequate to meet the test of an environmental assessment. The real test of the technical and environmental integrity of a mine development plan such as New Prosperity, including the plan to save Fish Lake, comes after the environmental assessment.
The provincial government approved the project and wants to see it built. They have the power and legal authority for mine permitting and play an important role in making sure Fish Lake is preserved. Local Aboriginal leaders have a role in all of this as well. Will they be open to the possibility of a plan that respects their interests, saves Fish Lake and saves the project itself? If they remain inflexible and opposed to the idea, would it even be worth the effort for all of us to try again given the obvious weight governments place on their opinion? Human beings have proven themselves capable of engineering practically anything, from skyscrapers to space crafts. People by the millions will ride on the Sky Train even though there is no driver; they will trust their new car to parallelpark itself on the street. And they will sit comfortably on an airplane travelling at 500 miles an hour without once questioning the engineering in which they have placed their very lives. Continued on 12
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Around 6:15 p.m. on March 21, a member of the 100 Mile House RCMP was on patrol in his marked police vehicle near the intersection of Cariboo Highway 97 and First Street. He noticed a red, 1991 Toyota van was parked at the gas pumps at the 100 Mile House 7-Eleven store. The vehicle appeared to have expired insurance. The officer went to confront the driver who was in the process of leaving. The female driver saw him and proceeded to disobey his directions to stop, putting the vehicle into
reverse and backing away from the pumps, says RCMP Cpl. Clint Lange. Upon clearing the pumps, she put the van into drive and stepped hard on the gas pedal, spinning her tires. She exited the parking lot onto First Street at a high rate of speed, narrowly missing two other vehicles, he adds. Many pedestrians witnessed this incident. The officer involved distributed the vehicle information to the other police officers on duty. 100 Mile RCMP set a grid search pattern over the area, attempt-
ing to locate the vehicle. Around 6:30 p.m., an unmarked police unit spotted the suspect vehicle travelling west bound on Highway 24 between Lone Butte and the intersection with Cariboo Highway 97 at a high rate of speed. Officers followed the vehicle at a distance onto 93 Mile Loop Road. When the vehicle stopped at the 93 Mile Loop Road mail boxes, presumably to pick up mail, the unmarked police vehicle activated emergency equipment and moved in. The 23-year-old female driver was sub-
sequently placed under arrest. She has since been released on a promise to appear in court for dangerous operation of a motor vehicle contrary to Section 24 9 (1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada and four counts of driving while prohibited contrary to Sections 102 and Section 95 of the Motor Vehicle Act of British Columbia. In addition, she was issued violation ticket fines in the amount of $1,668 for failing to stop for police, no insurance, no driver’s licence, disobeying an order, and speeding. The vehicle
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with speeders during the past week. Of note, there were three incidents of excessive speed on Highway 97. In each case, the operators were travelling 46 km/h over the posted speed limit.
All of the drivers were issued violation tickets for excessive speed and their vehicles were towed and impounded for seven days. Two of the three drivers were from outside the 100 Mile House area.
100 Mile House RCMP responded to 64 complaints and calls for service during the past week. Suspect information On March 19, 100 Mile RCMP received a report of a man attempting to cash money orders at a postal outlet in 100 Mile House. He was sent away each time because the information he was providing was suspect. When police were called, it was believed he had already left the area. A search of the name provided showed a person with the same name was wanted for fraud in Vancouver. His description and the information were circulated to surrounding RCMP detachments, but he has not yet been located. Driver ditched On March 19, 100 Mile RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle going off the road at the 108 Mile Heritage Site on Highway 97. The driver of the vehicle had attempted to pass going up the hill, lost control and the vehicle went into the ditch. The driver was not injured, the vehicle was not damaged and it was towed out of the
Caught shoplifting On March 20, two females were observed stealing property from Donex Pharmacy in 100 Mile House. Both were detained by staff at the store while police responded to the call. They were arrested for theft under $5,000 and returned to the local detachment where they were temporarily lodged in cells. Both females were released on a promise to appear with a court date of June 10 in 100 Mile House provincial court. Excessive speed Cariboo-Chilcotin Traffic Services dealt
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ASSESSmENT ROLL For the year 2014, the Court of Revision shall sit in the Municipal Council Chambers, 385 Birch Avenue (4th Street Entrance), 100 Mile House, B.C. on Tuesday, April 8th, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. No appeal against the said Roll shall be considered by the Court unless written notice of such appeal is delivered to the Municipal Office by 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 4th, 2014. Assessor/Collector
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Resident disagrees with newspaper columunist To the editor: This is an open letter to 100 Mile House Free Press columnist Tom Fletcher. In your column, headlined Crown jewel in Cariboo on table, on page 9 of the March 5 edition of the 100 Mile House Free Press, you say the (New Prosperity) “mine was rejected due to ill-defined cultural as well as environmental concerns.” I’d say the concerns
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of the many experts who studied the mine proposal are, in fact, well-founded. I have attached a summary of the findings of the panel for you. Here’s a sample: “The Panel concludes that the recirculation plan introduces multiple stressors that would affect the Fish Lake ecosystem. The Panel determines that the effects are localized, of extremely high magni-
Yet, tell some people you can engineer and build a pond that won’t leak and it seems too much for them to comprehend. Not only will they disbelieve you, they will go to extraordinary lengths to convince others, including politicians, not to believe you either. As a professional engineer, I know New Prosperity can be built and operated without any harmful impact on Fish Lake. In fact, modern mine engineering can guarantee it.
It is not as simple as Mr. Shepard suggests for Taseko and its shareholders to commit once again to a further effort to win federal approval for New Prosperity. There are many
factors to consider not the least of which is the commitment of others who figure so prominently in the ultimate decision. Russell Hallbauer is the president and CEO Taseko Mines Ltd.
Bible Lands Tour with 2 pastors, Oct. 15 to 27 FREE Info Session with DVD and pictures of Israel Thursday, April 3, 6:30pm 100 Mile House Library, Birch Ave.
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tude and are long-term. "The totality of the evidence presented regarding the Project effects on fish and fish habitat, leads the Panel to conclude that Fish Lake (Teztan Biny) will likely not be preserved as a functioning ecosystem. "As a result, the Panel concludes that the fish and fish habitat will be significantly adversely affected.” Hugh Thomas 100 Mile House
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Fence etiquette prevents disputes
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ences serve many purposes: to designate property boundaries, keep pets or children contained in a safe environment, corral livestock, offer privacy or add aesthetic appeal. Although installing a fence may seem like the right idea for you, going about it the wrong way may lead to problems among neighbours. Being courteous with fence plans is the way to avoid any animosity along the way. There are certain things you must do and should do if you plan to erect a fence. Before drawing up fence plans with a contractor, talk to the neighbours on either side of your home and gauge their receptiveness to a fence. At this point, you may want to consider offering to make the fencing project a joint deal to save money should the neighbours decide to install a fence as well. Contractors will often discount if they have several customers doing an installation at the same time. Most neighbours are receptive to the idea if they know the reasoning, especially if the desire for a fence is not to keep them at bay. It’s hard to protest a fence that is a safety precaution for children. If your neighbour already has a fence, you must ask whether you can connect your fence panels into the support post on your shared side. Once you notify your neighbours as a courtesy, there are certain steps to take that will prevent any legal disputes down the road. The best way to prevent this is to apply for a new, professional property survey and have property lines indicated with paint or wood markers.
in which you live can provide consistent quality control. If the fence is installed by code, there is little chance it will have to be torn down or changed in the near future. Doing it by the book also means a neighbour can be unhappy about a fence but not have legal recourse to ask you to remove it. Each municipality has different regulations with regard to fencing, so it is important to learn the ropes or hire a contractor who is familiar with the rules. It might be illegal to install fences directly on the property line, and the law might require the fence be installed a few inches inward. There also may be rules about how high fences can be in the front of the home, sides and back. Corner lot properties may have added regulations depending on whether the fence could prove a visual obstruction to
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drivers. If you live in a planned community, or one with a homeowners’ association, it is your job to find out the guidelines for any home improvements. The association may dictate the style, size and maintenance of
the fence or may not allow a fence at all. Once all the details are checked, you may have to apply for a fence permit. This way the construction of the fence and finished product will meet safety standards, and the area
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A: I personally have felt this and have had patients report back within a week or two of travelling that common complaints such as low back pain or headaches return. I believe that this is largely due to the discomfort we endure for the holiday like extended sitting in a vehicle or airplane. Never mind not having our own pillow or bed, wouldn’t that improve the whole holiday experience. Since it is difficult to take home with you on vacation some things we can try is taking our own pillow where possible, I certainly do. I also encourage patients to stay active swimming or walking or even getting a massage on the beach. Upon returning home trying to stretch and keep relaxing activities going for awhile and go slow. Usually this also includes coming in for a chiropractic treatment and follow up after stressing the whole system both in positive and negative ways. Happy travels !! Book your consultation today.
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First obtain your CPP statement of contributions through Service Canada. Once you have that document, it will list all the years you are eligible to contribute from age 18 to 65. It will show you how much you contributed in each of those years. If you contributed the maximum, it will have the letter ‘M” assigned for that year. All you have to do is add up all the “M”s to see if you are eligible for the maximum. If you have 39 “M”s you’ll get the maximum. If you have 18 “M”s you will receive 50%, however years that are less than the maximum will count towards the final calculation. If you are at the maximum and self employed, further contributions by yourself and your company may not be beneficial.
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What are CMHC’s upcoming rate changes?
CMHC announced that they will be increasing their premiums effective May 1st, 2014. The increase applies to mortgage loan insurance premiums for owner occupied properties; this increase does not apply to mortgages currently insured by CMHC. If you have less than 20% down on a purchase, lenders will obtain mortgage insurance through CMHC or a private insurer such as Genworth Canada or Central Guaranty. These insurers charge the purchasers an insurance premium which is normally added into the mortgage. Mortgage insurance helps protect lenders against mortgage default and enables consumer to purchases homes with a minimum downpayment of 5% with interest rates comparable to those with a 20% downpayment. If you are purchasing a home for $200,000.00 with 5% down, for example, your premium charged is $5225.00. In May, the premium will go up to $5985.00, which results in your mortgage payment going up by just over $3.50 a month. This minimal amount won’t impact your ability to borrow, so don’t panic!
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Q: Can I compare my home insurance premium to my neighbour’s?
A: Not necessarily. Homeowners insurance premiums are determined by so many factors: - Construction of the home (log or frame or modular home etc.) - Your age and the age of the home - Whether you have fire hydrant protection - Whether you have fire hall protection, distance from the fire hall, and if it is certified - Number of years you have had home insurance without any claims - How long you have lived in your home - How long you have had your home insurance with your broker or insurance company - How you heat your home (whether or not you have wood, pellet or oil) - Whether or not you have a mortgage on your home - The rebuild cost of your home - Whether or not you have acreage and or animals - Whether or not you have a home based business - Some insurance companies offer a discount for your credit history - Whether or not you have a monitored alarm system - Some insurance companies offer “occupational discounts” - Your policy deductible - Whether or not you have “scheduled items” on your policy - For older homes, have you completed updates (elec, heating, plumbing, roof etc.) - Whether or not you are a non smoker - Whether or not you have water alarms or sewer backup valves - Whether the home is your primary residence, seasonal, rental or vacant etc. - Whether or not your have a suite in the home or people renting a room in your home These are some of the factors involved in the calculation of your home insurance premiums. There may be more depending on your personal situation.
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Q: Am I really entitled to claim self-defence when the person who attacked me is seriously hurt?
A: Imagine a 21-year-old man (Justin Piapot) who, according to the trial judge,
is “stocky, muscular and intimidating looking.” Imagine that he and his girlfriend (Raylene Ireland-Staite) are at the home of a 66-year-old man (Jerry Gray) having a little drinking party. Mr. Piapot goes into the kitchen for a moment and upon returning finds Mr. Gray attempting to touch Ms. Ireland-Staite. Naturally enough, Mr. Piapot tells Mr. Gray to stop. At that point, Mr. Gray picks up a small Samurai sword, over a foot in length, walks up to Mr. Piapot and says “shut your mouth if you know what’s good for you,” at the same time raising his fist. Mr. Piapot steps back and strikes Mr. Gray in the side of the face. As a result of this one blow, Mr. Gray falls unconscious to the floor - and, since then, is in long-term care, unable to stand, walk, feed himself or talk. At the trial, Mr. Piapot was convicted of assault causing bodily harm. The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal, however, viewed things differently. (R. v. Piapot, 2014 SKCA 9) The fundamental principle is that one is entitled to use such force as is reasonably necessary in order to defend oneself. The Court of Appeal pointed out that it is not the extent of the injury suffered by the original attacker which determines whether excess force was used. The Court of Appeal also observed that a person under attack does not have the luxury of carefully weighing the nature of his or her response. It may be that when we look back at the events with the benefit of hindsight, we can see how a different response might have been sufficient. In the heat of the moment, however, one defends oneself as best one can. In the result, the Court of Appeal overturned the conviction and found that Mr. Piapot was not guilty. The verdict was a victory for those who believe that the courts have not been sufficiently willing to accept self-defence over the past few years. Article written by Centennial Law Corp. (Douglas E. Dent)
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Microsoft is ending support for Windows XP on April 8, 2014; How will this affect me?
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Microsoft is ending their support for Windows XP with Service Pack 3 (previous service packs have already passed their end-of –support dates) as well as Office 2003. This means that they will not be releasing any new security patches or product hotfixes nor offering any technical support online or by phone. This does not mean that your currently functioning Windows XP computer will stop working. Microsoft will continue to provide anti-malware updates (including Microsoft’s free Security Essentials anti-virus) for XP users for at least another year. Other antivirus vendors will continue to provide updates for their security software as well (Kaspersky until 2018, Trend Micro into 2017, are two examples). For a home user making use of the Internet and basic computer functionality, a Windows XP machine will still be a very useful tool. For those in a production environment or using their computers in a business-critical role (such as accounting, drafting, database management etc), you should update to a new computer running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. The staff at Gold Rush Technologies can assist you in making an informed decision. Computer Sales: Custom Desktop PCs; Notebooks; Netbooks; Upgrades; Gaming Systems
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A bathroom designed for the future
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hether you are building a new bathroom or renovating the existing one, adjust your plans to take into consideration any future requirements of the household occupants. Look for the CSA certification mark on the bathroom fixtures and faucets that you select. It is important to repair damaged or cracked appliances or joints, which may be signs of a water leakage problem. These repairs are crucial because, in addition to preventing the proliferation of mildew, leaky plumbing can damage finishing products and the structure of the house.
Sometimes repairs are not enough and it is better to replace the fixture. What’s more, an old toilet often incurs additional expenses in water and energy
consumption, while a new toilet can save up to 70 per cent more water for each flush. It is an opportune time to fix any leaking pipes and improve the plumbing so it meets the
current standards and can accommodate the requirements of the new fixtures. You can insulate the pipes under the sink or build an enclosure to reduce the risk of burns. Consider installing a showerhead equipped with a 1.8-metre (six foot) flexible hose or one that slides on a vertical pole, which is easier for someone in a sitting position to adjust. Plan ahead and install studs or other reinforcements in the walls beside and behind the toilet, as well as on the walls around the bathtub and the shower, in order to facilitate the eventual installation of support bars. Install a floor covering with an anti-skid finish.
Security when landscaping is no joke
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verything is decided. The plan is made and you’ll finish building your deck before your holi-
days start. The list of materials is ready and your brotherin-law has promised to come and help you. The ground is marked
out and you’ll start to dig tomorrow morning. But what about your safety and the safety of your brother-in-law? Whether it’s about building a deck, a shed, installing a pond or erecting a play set for children, security must always be a priority. Add a carpenter’s belt or apron to your shopping list. You’ll use it to keep any sharp tools in. It’s very dangerous to walk around with pockets full of nails. Before starting work, inspect all your tools to
make sure they are in good condition, with no loose or missing parts. The loose head of a hammer could turn into a missile. Always remember to check the wiring on your power tools. Even if the weather is cold, don’t wear loose clothing, such as a flapping shirt or a sweater with wide sleeves. If you have long hair, tie it back or tuck it under a cap. When working with a power tool, don’t stand with your feet in wet
ground and make sure to have good lighting. Protect your eyes at all times with a plastic visor or working glasses. Wear earplugs if you’re working with very noisy tools. Remember to wear gloves when handling rough material and a mask when sawing wood or spraying paint.
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SPRING IS COMING
Make sure your lawn mower and lawn tractor will be up and running and ready when you need it!
Making better use of your basement
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erhaps you have finally decided to turn your basement into a cozy retreat or add another bedroom to your home. A project like this requires thorough plan-
ning before picking up a hammer. The essential thing to determine is how you will use this new living space. Among the most popular choices are a guest room, playroom for the children,
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home office, TV room, or an apartment to rent out. Some people choose to add personal touches, such as a wine cellar, wet bar, or billiard table. No matter the function of your finished basement, it is wise to make the most of this opportunity to plan an extra bathroom. The biggest challenge to a basement renovation is working with a space that is usually small, dark, and enclosed. The new layout must be well
structured and attractive, with clean, simple lines. Make a scale drawing of the existing basement and pencil in the chosen rooms or elements. Check the electrical wiring and insulation of the walls and floors and make any necessary repairs or upgrades. Sometimes it is preferable to combine different functions in one large space rather than partition off several smaller rooms. Leave out ceiling fixtures to create an
impression of spaciousness, and use in-set lighting to reduce shadowy areas if the ceiling isn’t very high. To add light and dimension, don’t hesitate to install tall and wide windows if the architecture and the slope of the land permit. Pale colours for your walls and décor, such as white or yellow tones, will give a sunny touch to the basement.
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Subsidized Green Cone Food Waste Digesters, counter top containers and composters are available for order this month. Green Cones will accept ALL cooked and uncooked food waste including meat, fish, bones, dairy products, vegetables and fruit! Green Cones will sell for $60, Earth Machine composters will be $45, and Sure Close counter top containers will be $5 (all prices excluding taxes). Visit the Cariboo Regional District’s (CRD) website cariboord.bc.ca for product information and order forms.
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Susan Laxton of TIMBER MART’s paint department showed just a fraction of the colours that she can mix for folks. If you are looking at repainting, she says folks should measure the room in order to find out how much paint they need. Susan adds folks also consider the lighting in the room and the kind of room to find out what shades of colour would work best. If you are still unsure about the colour to choose, TIMBER MART offers small paint pods at a reasonable cost to paint small areas for testing and also has a full line of rollers, brushes and all the accessories for your painting job.
Sales are in advance only and all order forms must be submitted to the CRD by March 31, 2014. For further information email talktrash@cariboord.bc.ca or call (250) 392-3351 or toll free at 1-800-665-1636.
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Getting up and active with PAL Spring is the perfect time to turn over a new leaf and start getting active. Introducing regular physical activity into your life is an important first step towards better health, a happier mindset, and more. The whole family will benefit from increased activity and getting on the road to a healthier lifestyle. There are so many known benefits to physical activity and an active lifestyle. Among them are a reduced risk of heart disease, premature death and stroke. Being active has also been proven to help improve self-esteem and confidence, help you sleep better, increase your energy and reduce depression, among many other things. Furthermore, it helps maintain functional independence, mobility, and bone health. For many of us, it can be quite daunting to take that first step towards an active lifestyle. And it can be more challenging to start something new without any help. The good news is residents of BC have access to a free physical activity counselling service called the Physical Activity Line (PAL). Through a phone call or online, qualified exercise professionals are available to provide exercise and physical activity advice and help you develop a customized physical activity plan for every member of the family, from children to older adults. When it comes to physical activity, more is better. To achieve the health benefits, it is important to try and progress towards the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines, which recommend at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day for children and youth and 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity activity each week for adults. Adults and older adults should also add muscle- and bone-
strengthening activities that work the major muscle groups at least twice a week to help with balance and prevent falls for those with mobility impairments. Physical activity doesn’t have to mean playing a sport or going to the gym. Playing a family game of tag, going for a swim or taking a walk outside with the family pet or to the store to get groceries count towards the physical activity recommendations. Try out something new; you may find your new favourite activity! In any case, you’re bound to have some fun and feel like a happier and healthier you. The Physical Activity Line is available Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m in the Lower Mainland, toll-free at 1-877-725-1149. For more information, visit www.physicalactivityline.com or email info@physicalactivity.com.
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Less Fuel. More Power. Great Value is a comparison between the 2014 and the 2013 Chrysler Canada product lineups. 40 MPG or greater claim (7.0 L/100 km) based on 2014 EnerGuide highway fuel consumption ratings. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption may vary based on driving habits and other factors. Ask your dealer for the EnerGuide information. ¤2014 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.6 L VVT V6 6-speed automatic – Hwy: 7.9 L/100 km (36 MPG) and City: 12.2 L/100 km (23 MPG). 2014 Dodge Dart 1.4 L I-4 16V Turbo – Hwy: 4.8 L/100 km (59 MPG) and City: 7.3 L/100 km (39 MPG). 2014 Jeep Cherokee 4x2 2.4 L I-4 Tiger-sharkTM MultiAir ® – Hwy: 6.4 L/100 km (44 MPG) and City: 9.6 L/100 km (29 MPG). Wise customers read the fine print: *, ‡, », €, >, ≥, †, Ω, § The Zing Into Spring Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after March 1, 2014. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,695) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2014 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. ‡4.29% purchase financing for up to 96 months available through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Examples: 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Ultimate Family Package with a Purchase Price of $27,888 (including applicable Consumer Cash Discounts) financed at 4.29% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $159 with a cost of borrowing of $5,082 and a total obligation of $32,970. »Ultimate Family Package Discounts available at participating dealers on the purchase of a new 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT with Ultimate Family Package (RTKH5329G). Discount consists of: (i) $2,500 in Bonus Cash that will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes; and (ii) $850 in no-cost options that will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. €$10,350 in Total Discounts is available on new 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT models with Ultimate Family Package (RTKH5329G) and consists of $7,000 in Consumer Cash Discounts and $3,350 in Ultimate Family Package Discounts. >2.79% purchase financing for up to 96 months available through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Example: 2013 Dodge Dart SE (25A) with a Purchase Price of $16,880 financed at 2.79% over 96 months with $0 down payment, equals 416 weekly payments of $45 with a cost of borrowing of $1,958 and a total obligation of $18,838. †0.0% purchase financing for 36 months available through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance on 2013 Dodge Dart models. Example: 2013 Dodge Dart SE (25A) with a Purchase Price of $16,880, with a $0 down payment, financed at 0.0% for 36 months equals 78 bi-weekly payments of $217.69; cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $16,880. ≥3.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Example: 2014 Jeep Cherokee Sport FWD with a Purchase Price of $23,888 financed at 3.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $132 with a cost of borrowing of $3,506 and a total obligation of $27,394. ΩFinance Pull-Ahead Bonus Cash and 1% Rate Reduction are available to eligible customers on the retail purchase/lease of select 2014 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram or Fiat models at participating dealers from March 1 to 31, 2014 inclusive. Finance Pull-Ahead Bonus Cash will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. 1% Rate Reduction applies on approved credit to most qualifying subvented financing transactions through RBC, TD Auto Finance and Scotiabank. 1% Rate Reduction cannot be used to reduce the final interest rate below 0%. Eligible customers include all original and current owners of select Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram or Fiat models with an eligible standard/subvented finance or lease contract maturing between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2016. Trade-in not required. See dealer for complete details and exclusions. §Starting from prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g. paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. ♦Based on IHS Automotive: Polk Canadian New Vehicle Registration data for 2013 Calendar Year for all Retail vehicles sold in the province of British Columbia. **Based on 2014 Ward’s upper small sedan costing under $25,000. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC.
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The BC Government is now off-loading our recycling decisions to Toronto.
Under its new regulations, the BC Government has set up an association led by big corporations to take over the local Blue Box recycling program throughout BC. If you look closely, you’ll see that of seven board members, six are executives of Toronto-based multi-national corporations, with the seventh weighing in from Montreal. How do you like that, British Columbia? This means, unlike the current program run locally by BC municipalities, this new program will be managed not by people whose first responsibility is our local environment, but rather, their Bay St. profits. That can’t be a good thing for BC. The most perplexing thing is that we currently have a Blue Box program that works, is efficient, and costs BC homeowners just
$35 a year on average. The new proposed system does not guarantee to keep our local environment as its first priority, nor does it guarantee that there won’t be job losses here in BC. It doesn’t guarantee service levels, or say anything about how big business will pass along the costs to you when you go to pick up a pizza or buy groceries. Yikes! Perhaps this is why several of BC’s municipalities refuse to sign onto the new program, calling it a “scam.” Given that, maybe it’s time you called Premier Clark to keep BC’s environmental decisions right here in BC where they belong.
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The 100 Mile House & District Garden Club is welcoming new members of all ages. Club president Lindsay Roberts says people don’t need a “green thumb” to have fun and benefit from membership. Gardening expertise is not necessary to join the club, which meets about nine times a year with special guest speakers and presenters, she explains. “It is not designed for people who are expert gardeners, but it is for people who just want to
get together and share our knowledge.” Roberts explains the garden club is also a great way for newcomers in the community to learn about which plant varieties will grow and flourish in the South Cariboo. The garden club meets at the 100 Mile House Branch Library from 10 a.m. to noon on the fourth Saturday of every month – except July, August and December. Non-members are welcome and they can check out membership
benefits, learn about a Plant of the Month and enjoy gardening camaraderie, refreshments and snacks. The club’s second annual plant sale will be held in the Safeway parking lot on June 14-15. A bursary is granted by the club each year
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Gala shines light on local business Barnett: ‘not sure’ what future forestry industry will look like
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t was all business at the 100 Mile House Community Hall on March 22, where a number of local businesses, organizations and individuals were honoured as part of the South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce’s 20th Annual Business Excellence Awards and Citizen of the Year Celebration. Chamber president Jennifer Appleby said master of ceremonies Sean Watson did a great job and the evening went quite well. “I think everybody enjoyed themselves. I think it was fun watching [One Another A Coffee House owners] Keith [Jackson] and Laura [Baerg] over and over on the stage. And it was nice the [100 Mile & District] Women’s Centre got donations from a couple of places.” “We had fun. We hope every-
body else did.” Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett presented the Citizen of the Year Award and spoke to the close to 150 people attendance about the economy in the Cariboo. “We will always have a forest industry, but five or 10 years from now we’re not sure what it’s going to look like. For the past few years, we’ve been trying to get prepared to bring new industries to our communities. It is tough in small, rural B.C. communities to generate new industries.” The private sector is what drives local economies, she added. “It is up to us – in provincial government, federal government, local government – to create the atmosphere and the policies [to attract] the private sector to our communities and generate the jobs. “Without a healthy economy, you will never have a healthy environment. You will never have
South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce board of directors members Leon Chretien (vice-president), Jennifer Appleby (president), middle, and Lianne Heales (executive director), sold fundraising tickets at a 20th Annual Business Excellence Awards and Citizen of the Year Celebration at the 100 Mile House Community Hall on March 22.
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Award winners at the 20th Annual South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards posed for a photo at the 100 Mile House Community Hall on March 22.
the social programs we’re all used to providing for those in need, and providing for a good education and health care we all expect.” Al Richmond spoke on behalf of the Cariboo Regional District. The CRD chair encouraged people to participate in upcoming public hearings on medical marijuana production. “Some people feel it’s a source of jobs. We have, probably in the South Cariboo alone, at least 10 applications. “Now, there’s probably not going to be 10 [production] facilities, but we’ve decided to try and consider locating those on industrial properties. We need you to come out and speak up.” Mayor Mitch Campsall addressed the room on behalf of the District of 100 Mile House.
“One of the best things that will happen this year for us will be the Birch Street revitalization,” he said regarding upcoming capital projects. “The District has made it its mission to create an environment where business can flourish.” Award winners Family Friendly Business: Cariboo Regional District Library (100 Mile House Branch) Greatest Improvement in 2013: 108 Mile Supermarket Rising Star: Sean Watson (Safeway) and Keith Jackson (One Another A Coffee House) Tourism/Recreation Award: Hot July Nights Best Marketing & Promotion: 100 Mile House Wranglers Community Inclusion Awards:
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The Watch Lake Lodge’s trail riding horses were guided home from their winter pasture on March 16. Residents along the route enjoyed catching a glimpse of the beautiful animals on their annual trek home. The event was a reminder that spring is on its way. Across the road from the horse pasture at the lodge is another sign of warmer days to come. The soon-to-be bovine mommies were also brought in from winter pasture to their “mooternity” ward on
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Its annual celebration get-together now takes place in the summertime, she adds. Ad hoc garden tours boosted by barbecue meals and other activities are also planned this year. For more information on membership, call 250-791-5756.
From 80 people to 200, we have two halls to choose from! Inquiries & bookings, 250-791-5599 For info or photos go to: www.108ranch.com/ communityhall.html
CHURCH SERVICES Come Worship With Us LAC LA HACHE COMMUNITY CHAPEL A ministry of the Cariboo Presbyterian Church WORSHIP 10am Sunday, Little Church, Timothy Lk. Rd. 7pm Sun. eves, at F. G. Legion,Forest Grove. 7pm Wed. eves, at Bonter Residence, Hwy 24 For Info call 250-396-4251 Ministers: Bruce Wilcox, David Webber
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Watch Lake Lodge’s trail riding horses got a little skittish with the traffic when they were guided home from their winter pasture on March 16. However, Watch Lake area residents were treated to an interesting Cariboo scene of the horses being moved into their spring, summer and fall pasture. Motorists didn't mind the delay as they slowed for the equine procession.
March 9. The very pregnant cows are looking healthy, and in a short while, there will be calves in the field bawling for attention and for food. Spring break visitors Residents were delighted to see children in the area throughout spring break. Brooklynn and Ryleigh Martin, and
Sofia, Ethan and Logan DiMarco from Chilliwack were visiting their grandmother, Kathy Stanley, on Twin Acres Farm. Katrina and Talia VanDeKerkhof from Maple Ridge travelled north to the Cariboo and were visiting their cousins, Hunter and Eden Adams. Birthday greetings Happy birthday to
the Twin Acres Farm twins Karyn Worsfold and Kathy Stanley who will be celebrating their birthdays on April 4. Auxiliary AGM Fifteen members attended the Watch Lake/North Green Lake Volunteer Fire Department (WLNGLVFD) Auxiliary’s annual general meeting on March 12.
Events planned for this year include the Garage and Bake Sale on May 17 at the Sonny Johnson Memorial Fire Hall; Open House and Bake Sale on Aug. 2 and the Firefighters and First Responders Appreciation Dinner on Oct. 18. The 2014 board of directors is as follows: president Joyce Smeltzer, vice-president Kit Davidson, secretary
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Singer-songwriter enters CBC Searchlight Gaven Crites Free Press
Candace Copley would rather be writing songs. Instead, she’s writing tweets. The South Cariboo musician is trying to drum up a social media presence as part of a nation-wide campaign looking for Canada’s best new artist. As thousands of musicians around the country have done recently – dozens in this part of British Columbia – Copley has entered CBC Radio’s Searchlight competition, and she’s looking for mouse clicks on its website.
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However, the whole self-promotion thing is hard, she says, and “it’s crazy.” “I should almost hire someone to do it for me.... I spend so much time on Twitter and Facebook and I feel like I’m being so annoying.” Copley, a Lac la Hache resident, has been performing around the 100 Mile House area for years. She teaches guitar and she first started playing at the Chartreuse Moose on Birch Avenue when she moved back to town years ago. She is a former Cariboo Idol winner, and she can be heard in the summer playing
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Candace Copley, a local singer-songwriter, has entered CBC Radio's Searchlight competition and is looking for votes from her fans in the South Cariboo.
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A Bridge Lake Photo Group member for three years, Diane Hopp is the guest artiste in Bridge Lake Library’s Community Showcase for April. Her art is photography and the Bridge Lake resident says, “I’ve been doing it since I was a kid and had a Brownie [camera].” Her favourite subject is nature – birds, insects, wildlife. “Now that I’m alone, I’m not just snapping
Photo exhibition The Sixth Annual Bridge Lake Photo Group Exhibition is at Bridge Lake School on April 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. Enjoy a display of stunning photographs from 1 to 2 p.m., and watch videos and slideshows from 2 to 3 p.m. Stay for a chat with friends and refreshments from 3 to 4 p.m. Admission to this event is free. First aid course Bridge L ake Community School is running an all-day Level 1 First Aid course on April 26, starting at 8 a.m.
The cost is $100 and participants should bring a lunch. Space is limited, so register early with Gail Larson at 250-593-4351. No meeting I n t e r l a k e s Snowmobile Club has finished for the season and will not meet in April. Celebrations Happy birthday wishes to Polly Black today (March 26); and to Claire Myers on March 27. Calendar Call the writer for contact numbers. • Teen Space meets 5:30 to 8 p.m., March 28 at Interlakes Hall. All youth aged 12 and up are welcome.
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on March 29 at the 108 Community Centre, located on Telqua Drive behind the Cariboo Christian Life Fellowship Church. The event starts at 6 p.m., with dinner being served at 6:30. Part of the proceeds will be donated to the Jamieson family to assist with the medical and transportation costs associated with their son’s treatment for Crohn’s disease.
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What’s On Here’s a convenient listing of upcoming arts, entertainment and cultural events by non-profit groups in the South Cariboo. To be included, call 250-395-2219 at least one week before the event.
• March 28 – The 11th Annual 108 Cabin Fever Bluegrass Workshop Seminar Leaders Concert will be held at The Hills Health Ranch. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert starts at 7:30. Tickets $20 each and are available at the front desk, but get your tickets early as they sell out every year. For more information, call The Hills at 250-791-5225. • March 29 – The 11th Annual Bankers Variety Show will be held in the 100 Mile Community Hall, with doors opening at 6 p.m., entertainment running from 7 to 9, followed by a light dinner snack and a dance with DJ music by Rob Fry. Tickets are $25 each are available now at all local financial institutions, and they will be going fast. All proceeds go to local charities. • March 29 – The 108 Mile Ranch Lions Club is hosting a baron-of-beef dinner at the 108 Mile Community Hall. Part of the proceeds is being donated to a 108 Mile family coping with medical and transportation costs for their son’s treatment for Crohn’s disease. The remaining funds will be used for local community projects. Doors open 5:45 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30. No minors allowed. Tickets are $15 and are available at Donex Pharmacy, 108 Supermarket, or any 108 Mile Ranch Lion. • April 10 – The Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School’s Grad 2014 Fashion Show will be held at 100 Mile House Junior Secondary. It will feature cutting edge fashions, entertainment and live music. Tickets are $10 each and are available at Donex Pharmacy & Department Store, Didi’s Boutique, The Outlaw, The Log House and Pharmasave. • April 26 – The Forest Grove & District Recreation Society and The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 261-Forest Grove are co-hosting a fun evening with Randy ‘Elvis’ Friskie and his daughter, Cassandra Friskie, as Marilyn Monroe, Cher, Liza Minnelli and the Ladies of Country. This event will be held at the Forest Grove Community Hall from 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $25 and are available at the Forest Grove Legion, Karin’s Hair Care, the Canim Lake Store, Donex and 100 Mile House Legion.
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Grey Cup champion shares story B.C. Lion delivers impacting 'testimony' at CCLF
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His is a story of overcoming adversity, and always wanting something better – and of hitting people, hard. J.R. LaRose shared “his testimony,” some of the inspirational pieces of his life, with a full house at the Cariboo Christian Life Fellowship (CCLF) in 108 Mile Ranch on March 7. The Canadian Football League veteran's story is one of the good ones, but it comes from a lot of bad. A First Nations man who had basically nothing as a child growing up in Edmonton – his mother, a residential school survivor who passed away in 2011, was addicted to drugs, and he never knew his father – he found his passion, beat the odds and worked his way onto a CFL roster. He overcame multiple, career-sidelining injuries, and won the 99th Grey Cup as a starting safety with the B.C. Lions. “I was faced with a whole lot of inconsistency right from the jump,” LaRose says of his life. “But, I did not want to be a product of my
environment. I always wanted better. I didn't want my kids to grow up with the same issues I had to face.” LaRose and his wife have two boys, age 10 and eight. It's the off-season, but the 30-year-old has been going non-stop, travelling the country, visiting communities, meeting people and delivering motivational speeches. It's something he's been doing for the past five years. He counts 12 days at home in the last two months, so it's a sacrifice. But still, he loves it, he says. As a professional athlete, he's in a position of influence, to give back, and he wants to make a difference. He wants to create change. “They need people to look up to,” he says of the children and youth he meets. “If they can look up to me and relate to my story, then I'm doing something.” LaRose talks about God and making choices, the right ones and the wrong ones. “The power of making a choice is huge. That's what these kids need to understand. “We all have decisions and choices we're going to make.
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B.C. Lion's safety J.R. LaRose was in 108 Mile Ranch delivering a motivational speech at the Cariboo Christian Life Fellowship on March 7.
It's either going to be the right choice, or the wrong choice. “If you want to continue to make the wrong choice, you'll never achieve your dream. By making the right choice, all dreams are possible.” From what he's overcome and accomplished, LaRose is proof of that.
“I busted my butt off in order to get to where I wanted to be.” CCLF pastor Rick Barker was one of the close to 200 people in attendance. It was Barker who connected with LaRose on the social-networking site Twitter to ask him about taking his speaking tour to a small town in the British Columbia
Interior, which is something he laughs a bit about. “He was like, 'Yea, man. No problem.' It kind of went from there. I became one of those annoying Twitter fans, I guess.” Throughout the hour-long talk, LaRose talked about broken bones, concussions and “always coming
back after incredibly hard things,” Barker explains. There were a lot of young people seated in the church pews. It was a privilege and a pleasure to have LaRose speak, the pastor adds. “The bottom line was to keep your head up, keep looking up. I think it made a difference.” LaRose says he found something he was passionate about in football. Many people all over B.C. probably feel the same. He adds when the Lions visit different parts of the province, like the 100 Mile House area with the Grey Cup in 2011, fans always show them love, which is something the players appreciate. “It's not the Vancouver Lions,” he points out. “It's the B.C. Lions.” LaRose says he wants to go where other people won't. “I'm sure there are people in small towns who would like to hear my story. If I can just reach one or two kids, we're starting change. “It's a small change, but that's what it's all about for me – just giving back.”
BC Hockey Championships 'a success' Gaven Crites Free Press
The local team wasn't out there, but hockey fans in 100 Mile House were at the rink anyway. A high intensity matchup between the province's top two Tier 3 Midget teams – Terrace and Alberni Valley – capped off the BC Hockey Championships at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on March 21. Alberni Valley, last year's champs, netted one first. However, Terrace fired back – and then some – on its way to a 4-1 victory and a
provincial title. All around, the tournament, which started on March 16, was a success, says Sandy Craig, one of the organizers. “We had a great group of volunteers who devoted their time, and without them, the championships would not have gone as professionally and as smoothly as it did.” Craig adds she received a lot of positive feedback from parents, coaches, managers, players, officials and BC Hockey representatives. “100 Mile House and the sur-
rounding area was recognized as being an incredible host community with very gracious and friendly service. Many people mentioned they had never been to the Cariboo before, and did not realize the beauty it had to offer.” Milers coach Scott Cross says there was some excellent hockey played in town. “I think most of our bunch was happy with the way they played, as they should be,” he says of the local Midget rep team, sponsored by Mayvin Plumbing & Heating. “We have a great hard-working
bunch with a good attitude. Some teams and players never get to experience provincials, so I hope it is something they will remember for a long time.” Cross says the hard work by organizers and volunteers was appreciated by the coaches and players. "The way the whole community came together was great, from the countless volunteers to the sponsors, it kind of leaves us in awe." Looking ahead to next year, he adds, "even after a long season with lots of ups and downs, I wish we could get started tomorrow."
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FAST bytes SOCCER sign up DEADLINE The 100 Mile House and District Soccer Association is reminding local parents and players that March 31 is the registration deadline for the upcoming season. Registrations after that will only be accepted if there's room for players on an existing team, and a $40 surcharge will apply. For more information, contact Barb McKenna at 250-644-2135. The organization is also looking for coaches, as well as division co-ordinators and volunteers for the upcoming soccer season.
CURLING AGM The local curling season is coming to an end. An annual general meeting and year-end social is planned for April 4. The event starts at 6 p.m. at the 100 Mile Curling Club, located on Airport Road in 100 Mile House next to the South Cariboo Rec. Centre.
LOCAL HOOPS Now that school is back session, so is drop-in basketball at the 100 Mile House Junior Secondary gym on Monday nights. Adults and senior secondary school students of all skill levels are welcome and there is no fee to participate in the coeds games in 100 Mile House. Action tips off at 7 p.m. and goes until 9. For more information, contact Rick Barker at 250-395-3244. For information on more local sports throughout the week, contact Josh Dickerson at Canlan Ice Sports at 250-3951353.
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while Torrie Berkey (first), Arlene Dalpre (second) and Chanalle Dalpre finished top 3 in the unlimited adult category. In unlimited master, Dayle Campbell was first and Randi Bjornson was second.
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Skunks and turkeys, racoons and bears, even leopards and wild boars – all were sighted in 100 Mile House recently. The animal figurines made good targets for the close to 70 archers who took aim at the Stan Halcro Arena when the Bighorn Archery Club hosted its Indoor A&W Shoot on March 15-16. Shooters from Williams Lake, Kamloops and Quesnel drew bows with local shooters at the event. The highest score for compound bows in all categories was 163 out of a possible 176 shot by Tyler Parent of 100 Mile House. The highest score for traditional bows – recurves, longbows and primitive (self made wood bows) was 150 out of 176 made by Fred Streleoff of William's Lake. In the traditional bow, men's category, Allen Pickering took first and Chico Johnston was second in the master's longbow. Marcel Bitton (first), Yak Crame (second) and Dirk Dunkel (third) finished top 3 in longbow. Adrian Messner finished first in master's recurve, while Johnston finished second. Streleoff (first), Dan Mobbs (second) and Ernie Schmid (third) finished top 3 in recurve.
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On the ladies' side, Jessie Mobbs won longbow, while Nikki Mobbs and Shayla Dunkel finished second and third respectively. Mavis Skerry finished first in recurve and 100 Mile House's Arial Dalpre finished second. Kiara Pratt won longbow in the junior (11-13 years) category, while Baden Riley won recurve and Lindsey Borgford won longbow in the youth (14-17) category. In cub's (8-10) category, Haley Plewes won first. In tot's (0-7), Calleigh Skerry finished first. In the primitive category, Rob Altmannshofer was first. Ted Swift was second and D.
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The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Cariboo Region, is planning to aerially treat up to 30,000 hectares of Douglas-fir forest to reduce populations of the western spruce budworm (Choristoneura freemani). The biological insecticide Foray 48B (Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki) will be applied by fixed-wing aircraft (AT-802F Air Tractors) once on each site on or about June 5 to July 5, 2014, depending on weather conditions. The proposed treatment sites are located within the 100 Mile House District and the Central Cariboo District near Williams Lake and 100 Mile House: Williams Lake Timber Supply Area: • White Lake area west of Williams Lake • Fletcher Lake and Big Creek areas southwest of Williams Lake on the Chilcotin Plateau • Gaspard Lake and Alex Lake areas southwest of Williams Lake • Westwick Lakes, San José and Pipeline roads south of Williams Lake 100 Mile House Timber Supply Area: • Big Lake area southwest of 100 Mile House • Clink Lake, Alberta Lake and Foxtail Flat areas southwest of 100 Mile House • Jesmond area southwest of 100 Mile House All sites proposed for treatment are covered by Pest Management Plan #2013-2017-3, Confirmation #738-0019-13/18. The pest management plan and maps of the treatment areas may be viewed at: Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Cariboo Region - Forest Health Program Suite 200 - 640 Borland Street, Williams Lake, B.C. V2G 4T1 250 398-4407 Anyone wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site may send comments to the address above until April 25, 2014.
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Wranglers players received a variety of team awards at a banquet on March 14 at the 100 Mile House Community Hall.
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The 100 Mile House Wranglers first season in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League was an “emotional roller-coaster ride,” and the club’s president didn’t want to get choked-up talking about it. Tom Bachynski had the last words on an impressive inaugural season run by the local junior B hockey team at an awards banquet at the 100 Mile House Community Hall on March 14. Standing at a podium near a row of new trophies that went out to the players, in front of the close to 150 people seated in attendance, Bachynski thanked the Wranglers players and their parents, “the army of volunteers,” billet families, coaches, trainers and fans. He talked about “Wrangler Nation,” a moniker assumed by fans of the team which is popular on
social media. The team, which was eliminated in the second round of the playoffs by the Kamloops Storm earlier this month, averaged over 500 spectators per home game at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre. Wrangler Nation “reaches far, wide and with great density,” Bachynski says. “Without a doubt, we have been one of the most watched teams in the (KIJHL). In total, we saw over 17,000 people come and watch our Wranglers.” Bachynski went on to call Doug Rogers “the architect of one of the best startup franchises the (KIJHL) as ever seen.” Rogers, the coach and general manager, won the Doug Birks Division coach of the year award. He is giving up his coaching duties, but is staying on as general manager next season. In his closing remarks, Bachynski addressed the players. “You are what future teams will aspire to be.
You have become legends in our community. “What you have given this community can’t be put on a scoresheet and it can’t really be fairly explained. But, what you’ve left with us is cherished. I think, and hope, the community has equally reciprocated.” He then spoke hopefully about next season, asking the players, “Could you imagine what the team would be like if you came back?”
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100 MILE q Toddler Time – babies, toddlers and parents (caregivers) – is available at the 100 Mile House Branch Library on Wednesdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. The program introduces parents or caregivers and their newborns to 36 months to the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, finger plays and stories.
100 MILE q The 100 Mile Caregiver Support Group meets in the basement of St. Timothy’s Anglican Church at 10:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. The next meeting will be on March 27. Anyone caring for a family member is welcome to attend. Meet others with similar concerns and learn about programs and service that can help you. 100 MILE q The Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Invasive Plant Committee Society (CCIPCS) is hosting a free public meeting to discuss and gain input regarding invasive plant priorities and issues for 2014 within the Cariboo Regional District. The meeting will be held at the South Cariboo Recreation Centre in 100 Mile House on March 28 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For more information, contact Cathy Mumford at cariboochilcotincoastipc@gmail. com. 100 MILE q The 100 Mile & District General Hospital Ladies Auxiliary monthly meeting will be in the multipurpose room at the hospital on April 2, starting at 1 p.m. For more information, contact MinaE@midon@shaw.ca or 250791-6750, or Ruth at Ruth.w.i._ ruth@telus.net or 250-395-1163.
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100 MILE q The South Cariboo Genealogy Group (researching family history) has someone available Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 100 Mile House Library. Assistance is offered to people researching ancestry. For more information, contact Millie at 250395-2079. Carole Rooney photo
Dianne Bob, left, stopped to fill out a Bunny For Your Honey raffle ticket from South Cariboo Lionesses Joan Dick and Evelyn Holthuysen, right, on March 21. The $2 tickets will be on sale around town until April 16 – the day before the draw.
100 MILE q The Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre (CFEC) is hosting a Prenatal in a Day workshop on April 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will provide important points about labour and birth phases and stages, expectations and concerns, medical options and practices, comfort measures, immediate postpartum for mother and baby and infant feeding, as well as the joys and challenges of parenthood. Call the CFEC at 250-395-5155 to pre-register. LONE BUTTE q The Lone Butte Community Association is holding a family potluck dinner at the community
hall on April 6. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., with the dinner being served at 5. Bring your favourite potluck meal and dessert to share.
100 MILE q The SPCA volunteer meetings will continue to be held in the Pioneer Room at the Creekside Seniors Activity Centre on the first Sunday of each month at 11 a.m.
100 MILE q The Mill Site/Fischer Place Auxiliary meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the boardroom at Mill Site. Call Shelly at 250-7919277 for more information.
100 MILE q The 100 Mile and District Stamp Club meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, 1-2:30 p.m., in the 100 Mile House Branch Library meeting room. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Glenna at 250395-3661.
100 MILE q The South Cariboo Weavers, Spinners and Fibre Artists Guild meets the first Friday of each month from September to June. Meetings are held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Parkside Art Gallery in 100 Mile House. For more information, call Joni
100 MILE q The Caribou Brain Injury Society meets monthly, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Health Centre beside 100 Mile District General Hospital. For information, phone 250-392-7772, e-mail wlcbis@ gmail.com or check out the website at www.wlcbis.com.
100 MILE q The 100 Mile District General Hospital Auxiliary meets the first Wednesday of each month in the hospital’s multipurpose room at 1 p.m. The Gift Shop in the lobby is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., but is closed for lunch noon-1 p.m. For more information about the auxiliary or the gift shop, call Ruth at 250-395-1163 or e-mail w.i._Ruth@telus.net. 100 MILE q The Cariboo Artists’ Guild meets the first Tuesday of each month, downstairs at Parkside Art Gallery, beginning at noon. We are an informal group of aspiring and accomplished artists who exchange ideas and promote art. For more information, call Sharon at 250-706-0111 or Kathy at 250395-3725, or go to www.gobc.ca/ caribooartistsguild. 100 MILE q The La Leche League (breastfeeding support group) meets the first Thursday of the month at the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre at 10 a.m. There is no charge. For more information, call Kristi at 250396-7403, or Kris at 250-945-4668. FOREST GROVE q A non-denominational church service is held at the Forest Grove Legion on Sundays at 7 p.m. HORSE LAKE q StrongStart at Horse Lake Elementary School on Tuesdays 9 a.m.-noon, and on Wednesdays – dinner special, 4-7 p.m. Free, drop in and play. All families with children up to age five welcome. For information, call Kristina at 250-791-9294, or the school at 250-395-4572.
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he NDP is accusing the provincial government of handing over control of British Columbia’s blue box recycling system to Toronto-based multinational executives who will be unaccountable while B.C. businesses and households pay higher costs. Opposition small business critic Lana Popham raised the issue of Multi Material BC (MMBC) in the legislature on March 24, calling on the province to change course before the agency’s new system for recycling packaging and printed paper takes effect May 19. “If government doesn’t take a step back, B.C.’s recycling system is going to end up in a giant dumpster,” Popham said. “The control of recycling should never have been outsourced to the large corporate interests based in Ontario and abroad. This is a profound failure. “This program needs to be paused and the entire concept reconsidered.”
Popham’s comments follow the launch earlier this month of a campaign against MMBC by a coalition of business groups, including the newspaper industry, which stated it can’t afford to pay high fees imposed under the new system. “The B.C. Liberal government loves to claim they’re getting rid of red tape. So it’s quite ironic because MMBC is a Godzillasized red tape monster.” Although MMBC is registered as a society, Popham called it a “dummy corporation” because two of its three directors are Toronto-based senior executives with Loblaws and Unilever, while the third is MMBC managing director Allan Langdon. The Saanich South NDP MLA said the province should force MMBC to give B.C. stakeholders majority control. Popham added the MMBC system will be “dangerously close to a monopoly” resulting in less competition and innovation in recycling. She added municipalities have been
pressured into signing contracts with inadequate compensation for their costs, the threat of penalties for contamination and a gag clause. MMBC’s new recycling fees on businesses will be passed along to consumers through higher prices, Popham said, calling it a “hidden tax” that won’t be transparent to consumers. Meanwhile, she noted cities are unlikely to rebate property taxes that households already pay for recycling. “The slogan for MMBC should probably be ‘Recycle once, but pay twice.’” In some cities where MMBC won’t provide services, such as Kamloops, residents will pay for nothing, Popham added. MMBC stated it will take new types of containers and packaging not collected in B.C. before. However, Popham noted glass will no longer be collected curbside in many cities and there’s little evidence the system will improve recycling rates overall.
She said a smarter approach would have been to extend the beverage can depositrefund system to more containers, such as milk cartons and laundry detergent jugs. B.C. Liberal MLA Eric Foster (Vernon Monashee) responded in the legislature, saying the province made changes to exempt most businesses from MMBC fees and paperwork if they earn less than $1 million in revenue, generate less than one tonne per year of packaging, or operate as a single outlet. “We’ve got all kinds of validation on this – chambers of commerce, local government, opportunities for local government to either continue the way they’re doing it or to have MMBC put their contractors in there to pick up,” said Foster, who serves on the government’s environment and land use committee. “MMBC came forward as an opportunity to change people’s way of doing business and to put the onus on the original producers of the waste product or the recyclable product to reduce.”
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Lac la Hache Funspiel soon LAC LA HACHE Monika Paterson 250 395-0918
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The Annual Lac la Hache Curling Club Funspiel will be held at the 100 Mile Curling Rink on March 29, beginning at 9 a.m. There has been an excellent response with a number of teams of mixed ages registering. For more information, contact Barbara McInnes at 250-396-4006. School activities Lac la Hache Elementary School students enjoyed many activities before spring break, including a visit
from a local dog-sledder Andy Lawrence with his sled-dog Paddy. He taught the children about the many things involved in owning, racing and working the dog teams. Paddy was very friendly and got to socialize with students. Lawrence demonstrated how to harness dogs and noted each dog on the team has its special job, but they all have to work together. The students also enjoyed a winter activity day of tubing at The Hills before spring break.
All proceeds go to community events and other club needs. 108 Mile RCA news The 108 Mile Ranch Community Association (RCA) is holding its Games Afternoon at the 108 Community Centre on March 27, April 10 and April 24. The fee is $2 each, which allows participants to play darts, crib, cards, Scrabble and other board games, as well as enjoying coffee, tea and light snacks. The event starts at 1 to 3:30.
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Lac la Hache Elementary School student Kaleb Kobelt was fortunate when he was picked to pose with Paddy and local sled-dog racer Andy Lawrence who did a sled-dog racing presentation for the students.
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LIFE WITH PETS Feline stress: when good cats do bad things Few things are more distressing to a cat owner than when their feline companion urinates in inappropriate places. This problem has likely led to the abandonment or euthanasia of more cats than any other health or behavioural issue. The difficulty in solving the issue is to figure out why. The first order of business, naturally, is to rule out a medical cause. Cats, like people, do suffer from bladder infections and bladder stones. If this is the problem, you may find your cat urinating in odd places outside the litter box. Sinks, bathtubs, washing machines, bedding or piles of clothing are often the target. When people get bladder infections, they often experience pain, urgency and urinary incontinence. The same is likely true for cats. They may avoid their litterbox because they associate the discomfort they are feeling with the place they are using to relieve themselves. It may also be an avoidance mechanism to prevent detection of illness
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by predators or other cats. In the wild, advertising the fact that you are not 100% healthy is an invitation to be somebody’s lunch. If your cat is urinating on vertical surfaces—walls, door jambs, car tires— this tends to be more of a marking behavior. This is the feline equivalent of updating your status on Facebook. Although unaltered tom cats consider this to be their first line of communication, any cat may exhibit this behavior if they feel that their territory is being threatened. The mere sight of another cat walking through the yard may be enough set off your indoor cat if he or she observes this intrusion from the picture window. One quite common occurrence with cats is a phenomenon known by veterinarians by its medical term: “idiopathic cystitis.” This translates into: “Even though I have all these years of fancy schoolin’, I have no idea why your cat is peeing all over your house.” This is because stress (the cat kind) can
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The Gold Rush Grannies has put together the pieces for a novel fundraiser. Jigsaw Puzzle Day invites teams of two to show their prime puzzle-solving skills for a chance to win a prize while they help a charity. It takes place at BJ’s Donuts & Eatery on March 29 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Advance registration is required. Admission is by donation and purchase
of a refreshment or do your puzzle, she snack. notes. Gold Rush Grannies Hamblin explains chair Wendy an assorted Hamblin says collection of she encourages 500-piece puzfolks to spread zles identified the word and by numbers will help raise combe provided, munity interest and then comin the event. peting teams wendy “I know that will draw corHamblin lots of people responding are keen jigsawnumbers to puzzle doers, and this determine which one is a chance for them to they get. show their skill.” The first team to It will also be a fun complete a puzzle wins social time, as it’s easy a $25 BJ’s gift certifito chat with everyone cate, while second- and around you while you third-place teams can
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mothers raising grandchildren because of the AIDS epidemic in Africa. “At the same time you are having fun, you are supporting a very important cause for people who are in great need. "Any money from Canada buys so much more in Africa.” To register a team or teams, contact Wendy Anderson at 250-3954273 before the event.
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Help Wanted ONE Another. A Coffee House. is looking for a Baker/Barista. 3-4 Days a week Ph Keith 250-706-8561 TrafďŹ c Control Flagger Training 100 Mile Mar. 22/23 & Apr. 12/13. WL Mar. 29/30 for info and cost call 1-866-737-2389 roadsafteytcs.com Lowest Prices!
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PRIMARY Teachers Wanted in Shanghai Are you tired of being on the TOC list? There are opportunities for BC and Alberta qualified teachers at Shang Yin Canadian International Primary School in Shanghai. Successful applicants will teach Canadian curriculum in English. Contact Brian Butcher at bdbutcher@telus.net for more information.
AUTOMOTIVE Technician needed immediately in Vernon BC. We are a busy independent shop doing all types of diagnosing, maintenance and repairs. Wages are $25/hr but negotiable. We are located in the desirable North Okanagan. obcauto@gmail.com 250-545-3378
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JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC is required for coastal logging operations near Woss, BC. Year round employment with full benefits. Further details can be found at www.hdlogging.com Please fax resume to 250-287-9259.
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Career Opportunities Guided by innovative and astute leadership, Canfor Pulp Ltd. is the leading producer of fully bleached, high performance Kraft paper, and the second largest North American and fourth largest global producer of market NBSK pulp. Canfor Pulp offers unlimited opportunities for career growth together with competitive compensation and benefits. Proud of our quality products, safe and efficient operations, commitment to the environment and our support of each other, we’re ready for you to find your unlimited potential.
Did you know? Canfor Pulp mills are equipped with cogeneration facilities that turn waste energy into renewable heat and electricity, making us a leader in “Green� energy production.
Electricians Three team players to optimize mill electrical equipment—Prince George In one of three available positions, you will apply your knowledge of PLCs at our highly technical and innovative mill facilities. Along with your BC or Interprovincial TQ (a copy of which must accompany your application), you have strong analytical skills and the ability to work in a safe and efficient manner. Pulp mill experience would be ideal.
Instrumentation Mechanic A varied role for a seasoned professional—Prince George Your background includes a valid IP or BC TQ and more than 5 years’ industryrelated experience, including direct expertise with PLCs, electronic controls and analytical instrumentation. You’re also capable of working in a Distributed Control Systems environment. Pulp mill experience would be an asset, as would an electrical trade background.
Pipefitter A safety-oriented role with plenty of variety—Prince George You have at least 5 years’ industry-related experience plus direct expertise installing and maintaining all piping systems and Distributed Control Systems including: O process lines and systems O sprinkler and hot oil systems O plumbing and heating systems. A Class A Gas ticket would be an asset. Along with a safe, high-quality work environment, compensation and benefits based on the Local Collective Agreement will be offered for all positions above. To apply for any of the positions above, please submit a rÊsumÊ, in confidence, by 4 pm Friday, April 4, 2014 to: Canfor Pulp Ltd. c/o Canfor Pulp Careers PO Box 9000 Prince George, BC V2L 4W2 Fax: 250.962.3638 Email: careers@canforpulp.com We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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TRU invites applications for the following position: FACULTY English, Math & Student Success 100 Mile House For further information, please visit:
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We wish to thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
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BARN stored 80 lb. squares of alfalfa/orchard grass hay. Hillpoint Farms 250-791-6652.
STEEL BUILDING Sale... Big year-end clear out continued! 20x20 $3,915. 25x28 $4,848. 30x32 $6,339. 32x34 $7,371. 40x50 $12,649. 47x68 $16,691. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca
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Antiques / Vintage MILITARIA, Medals, Badges & Coin Collections Wanted. Major collector/dealer will pay cash for your collection. Call CEF 604-727-0137
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STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal Buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
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Prince Rupert Andre’s Electronic Experts is looking for dynamic and skilled employees for their new Prince Rupert location. The qualified applicant will possess excellent customer service, the ability to generate sales and be willing to contribute to a team atmosphere. Potential earning from $36,000 to $60,000 also includes medical and dental benefits.
Real Estate Mobile Homes & Parks RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca
BC Housing is now accepting applications for housing from persons 55 years and older as well as disabled persons 19 years of age and older. Eligible tenants pay 30% of gross monthly income for rent. For applications contact: 250-395-4743 or 1-800-834-7149
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3 BDRM apartment in 108. $800/mon. Utilities included. N/S. No pets. 250-791-6797. CALEDONIA MANOR: Two bdrm apts for rent. Quiet building, with elevator. 100 Mile House. Call for appointment: 250-706-2336 or 250-3950565. CLINTON: 2 Bachelor suites. in 4-plex. Clean, renovated. Avail now: $400.+ utils. Inclds Laundry & parking. 500 sq ft each suite. Call (604)853-3410 or email: wkrueger@shaw.ca
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DIRECTORY ADVERTISE HERE FOR ONLY $42.04 PER WEEK (PLUS GST) - 12 WEEK CONTRACT Call the experts at
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• Landscaping and Lot Development • Land Clearing • Wetland Work • Demolitions • Gravel Materials & Hauling • Premium Mix Topsoil • Driveways • Basements
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Interior Renovations Custom Homes • Remodeling Box 67, 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E0
• Ralf Baechmann • Ph: 250-706-4706 www.most-wanted.ca
Big Country Storage Terminal Ltd. 44 Heated Units 65 Non-heated Units Freight Agents for: VanKam Freightways Clark Reefer
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CARPENTER for HIRE: Foundations, framing, finishing and home maintenance. Free estimates. Keith 250-945-4497
Drywall LAC LA HACHE Drywall Services Prices to suit - top work to boot
John Paterson 250-396-7615
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Andre’s Electronic Experts is looking for a dynamic and skilled manager for their Williams Lake location. The qualified applicant will possess excellent customer service skills, lead by example in generating sales and training others, create a team atmosphere and contribute to the positive store morale. Prior management experience with sales and management is an asset. Potential earnings of $50,000 - $80,000. Includes medical and dental benefits. Please email resumes to Resume@andres1.com. Thank you.
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Lone Butte Community Hall, Hwy 24 Concession will be OPEN TABLES: $10.00 ea. To reserve call Pat 250-395-2114 or Audrey 250-395-4206
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Downtown 100 Mile Hse, 2 Bd newly reno’d. $650/mo 250397-2826 FULLY FURNISHED suites, bachelor, one bdrm, two bdrms, all with full kitchens. WEEKLY or MONTHLY. Best prices in town. Call Helen, 94 Motel at 250-395-2057. NEAR 100 Mile, 1 Bdrm, totally renovated, all new appl fenced yard. $800 incl util. Pets ok. 250-395-0671 PARKVIEW APTS: 1 BDRM apt for rent renovated, downtown 100 Mile. $550/mo, 2 bdrm $650, bachelor $450. Includes heat. (250)395-3660 or (250)706-9144
1200 SQ FT, 3 bdrm plus add mobile home, w/d, f/s, $700 to $750/mo plus util. 250-3954602 or 250-706-9701
6298 MOOSE POINT DRIVE, across from Watch Lake Access, 2 bdrm house, gas fireplace, electric baseboard heaters, w/d, insulated hobby shop. $795/mth. 250-456-7503.
Commercial/ Industrial 1250 sq. ft. commercial retail space, street level, in Rosewood Building, for rent or lease. Across from Donex. 250-396-7334 or 604-5304224. 750sq.ft. retail space available in 108 Mall. Phone 250-3967334. NEWLY renovated retail space available. #1 & #2 355 Birch Ave. 100 Mile Hse appx 1100 sq ft per unit, formerly the Tip Top bldg. Avail Apr 15 call Janet 250-395-2545 for more info
Duplex / 4 Plex 2 & 1 BDRM unit newly renovated, in 100 Mile. Call 250397-2041 for details. 3 BDRM duplex, Gateway area, $600/mo. Avail. Apr 15 250-395-1098, 250-3954913. 4plex on Dogwood Ave in 100 Mile. 2 br reno’d apt $600/mon. No dogs. Ref req’d (250)456-7314 LAC LA HACHE duplex. Across from LLH Elementary. 4782 Clark Ave. 2 bdrms, lake view, fenced yard. $595/mo. Bill 250-456-7503. LARGE 1 bdrm $525 plus util. N/S. N/P. 100 Mile. Avail. now. Ph. 250-397-0128.
Homes for Rent 100 MILE House (Sundials) 3 bdrm twnhse. NS, NP. $600-$650. 250-395-6576
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2 BDRM mobile at 93 Mile Loop Rd. on 5 acres. F/S. Newly renovated. Great for animals. Avail. immed. 250395-2744 or 250-706-2199. 2 BDRM mobile, wood & gas heat. F/S, W/D. On 1/2 acre, 12km out on Canim Lk. Rd. $650/mon. 250-397-2083
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Clinton: 1501 Engeman Lane, 3bdrm, bsmt, garage, c/w F/S, W/D. N/G H/W and central heat. 250-459-2680 or 250377-5848
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District of 100 Mile House INVITATION TO TENDER BIRCH AVENUE PAVING The District of 100 Mile House hereby invites tender submissions for the: • Cold Mill approximately 13,000 sq.m of existing asphalt to a depth of 50mm. • Supply and place approximately 13,000 sq.m of 50mm hot-mix asphalt concrete paving. The required contract documents are available at the District of 100 Mile House Municipal Office, 385 Birch Avenue or available at www.100milehouse.com The completed tenders shall be returned to: Phil Strain Director of Engineering Box 340, 385 Birch Avenue 100 Mile House, BC, V0K 2E0 Closing Date & Time: 2:00 PM, April 3rd, 2014 The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Phil Strain Director of Engineering
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Legal Notices
Notice of Applications for a Water Licence (Water Act) and a Crown Land Tenure (Land Act) Tk’emlupsemc Forestry Development Corporation (200 – 355 Chief Alex Thomas Way, Kamloops, B.C. V2H 1H1) has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Thompson Okanagan Region, for a water licence to divert and use 13.64 cubic metres per day of water from Mayson Lake and an unnamed creek for enterprise purposes under the Water Act. The file number for the water licence application is 3005416. Written comments concerning this application should be sent to water officer Darren Bennett, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Thompson Rivers Forest District, 1265 Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops B.C. V2C 5Z5. Tk’emlupsemc Forestry Development Corporation has also applied for a licence of occupation under the Land Act for an educational camp on approximately 5.32 hectares of unsurveyed provincial Crown land in the vicinity of Mayson Lake. The file number for the Crown land tenure application is 3412854. Written comments concerning this application should be sent to land officer Frank Wilmer, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Thompson Okanagan Region, 441 Columbia Street Kamloops B.C. V2C 2T3. Comments will be accepted until April 28, 2014. The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For more information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at the Thompson Okanagan Region office of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, at 250 371-6203.
Moving Or Starting A New Business? COMMERCIAL, RETAIL & OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 500-10,000 sq. ft.
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Cariboo Regional District
INVITATION TO
TENDER
150 MILE HOUSE, FROST CREEK, AND WILDWOOD TRANSFER STATION IMPROVEMENTS Sealed Tenders clearly marked “150 Mile House, Frost Creek, and Wildwood Transfer StaƟon Improvements” will be received at the Cariboo Regional District Office, Suite D 180 N. Third Avenue, Williams Lake, B.C., V2G 2A4, up to 2:00 p.m. local time, Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Tenders will be opened in public in the Cariboo Regional District Office at 2:00 p.m. on the tender closing date. The project comprises the following works and approximate quantities: • Supply and construct three, four bin saw tooth concrete block retaining walls. (approximately 405 blocks) • Construct twelve 11.0m X 3.0m x 0.15m thick concrete slabs • Construct three 2.4m tall x 7.0m wide cantilevered chain link fence gates and one 4.0m wide double swing gate chain link fence • Construct 700m of ve strand barbed wire fence • Prepare sites for road constructions consisting of 1,700 cu.m of earth works • Construct 5,000 sq.m of gravel surface • Construct 2,500 sq.m of asphalt surface Tender Documents are available electronically on the Cariboo Regional District website: www.cariboord.bc.ca. Printed copies are available from the offices of TRUE Consulting at a cost of $75.00, which is non‐refundable. A Planholder Registration Form must be completed and faxed to TRUE Consulting in order to receive any addendums and/or additional information regarding this tender. It is the sole responsibility of the Planholder to ensure that the Registration Form has been received by TRUE Consulting. Tenders must be accompanied by the following: (1) A BID BOND, CASH DEPOSIT, CERTIFIED CHEQUE or IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CLEAN CREDIT in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Tendered Price. (2) If a Bid Bond is provided, a CONSENT OF SURETY relating to subsequent security arrangements for PERFORMANCE and LABOUR AND MATERIALS PAYMENT GUARANTEES. If the information stipulated above is not enclosed with the Tender at the time of opening, the Tender will be rejected. Tenders received a�er the closing time will be returned unopened. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. A voluntary site meeting will be held at 10:00am, Thursday April 03, 2014 starting at the Frost Creek transfer station, then to the Wildwood Transfer Stations, and ending at the 150 Mile House Transfer Station. Contactor and fencing sub‐contractor a�endance is strongly recommended.
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TRUE Consulting Suite 106‐197 2nd Ave N Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Z5 Phone: (250) 305‐6605 Fax: (250) 305‐6615
Cariboo Regional District Suite D ‐ 180 N Third Ave Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4 Phone: (250) 250‐392‐3351 Fax: (250) 250‐392‐2812
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(Formerly Resort Lakes Mini Storage, at HWY. 97 & 24)
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Assisted Living Suites Wheelchair accessible.
One & Two bedroom and studio suites available. 55+, quiet, pet friendly, secure environment, laundry facilities, and many activities to choose from. To view call Laurette at 250-305-3318.
Williams Lake Seniors Village
NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLAND LICENCE W558 Please be advised that Don & Lori Ballan are proposing to remove 40 hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence W558 located in the vicinity of Chub Lake. Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted to 100 Mile Forest District 300 Cariboo Hwy #97 by April 2nd 2014. Only written inquiries received by the above date will be responded to. Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting Don or Lori Ballan, Box 614, 108 Mile, BC, V0K 2Z0
Time For A Change?
Want to Rent IN OR NEAR 100 Mile House, 6 month lease, must allow pets. 1 or more bdrms req’d. N/S, Ref avail call 250-6449200 or email bcoyne1@msn.com
Transportation
Scrap Car Removal
FREE SCRAP CAR PICK UP* “The Only Ministry of Environment Approved Scrap Car Recycler.”
100 Mile New & Used Auto Parts Ltd. 250-395-1141
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Subsidized composters The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) is offering subsidized composters once again this year. CRD chair Al Richmond says some folks who wanted them last year missed out by waiting too long. So the Area G Director encourages people who want to purchase one to note the ordering timeline. Sales of units – Green Cone digester, $60; Earth Machine composter, $45; and Sure Close countertop container, $5 – will be done through advance orders with a deadline of March 31, for delivery in May, he explains. While the Earth Machine composters sold last year will be available once again,
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100 MILE COMMUNITY CLUB BINGO Every Monday night in the 100 Mile Community Hall. Doors open at 6:00pm - Bingo Starts at 7:00pm LOONIE BALL & PROGRESSIVE
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Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The Estate of Marie Louise De Witte, aka Maria Louisa De Witte, Deceased, formerly of 100 Mile House, British Columbia. Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Marie Louise De Witte, aka Maria Louisa De Witte, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, c/o Centennial Law Corp, at PO Box 2169, 100 Mile House, BC, V0K 2E0 on or before May 8, 2014 after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.
and order forms are available online at www. cariboord.bc.ca, under Services, Solid Waste Management, What’s New.
100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. SERVING THE CARIBOO SINCE 1978.
• Traditional Funeral and Cremation Services • Bronze and Granite Memorials Shane Ian Gunn
Licensed Funeral Director - Owner
Locally Owned & Operated Since 1978
Ph: 250-395-3243
225 Cedar Ave., 100 Mile House, BC
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An auto show for the entire province members employ, directly and It’s that time of year again when indirectly, more than 34,000 high car shoppers can check out the paying, full-time people in the hottest trends, latest innovations more than 50 communities they and some old classics at the 94th serve. annual Vancouver International The show may be at the coast Auto Show. and therefore a little too long This year’s show, which runs a drive for many readers but I from March 25 to 30 at the would encourage you to cast Vancouver Convention Centre your eye over show media West, promises to be a great coverage and use that material family-friendly event with some for information and ideas. Then exciting new features, following In British go to visit some of our members’ a record-breaking year for auto Columbia alone, new dealerships where they operate sales in Canada in 2013. an ‘auto show’ for 52 weeks a The show is owned and opercar dealers account year! ated by the New Car Dealers for more than $10 For those of you who can attend Association of BC, serving as billion annually in be sure to participate in the a new model showcase for the economic activity.” Green Ride and Drive, which Canadian automotive industry puts you at wheel of the latest and representing more than 30 Blair Qualey eco-friendly vehicles. Another distinct brands from the world’s feature is the Exotics, which is leading manufacturers. a selection of truly exhilarating automobiles – Canadians purchased a record-setting 1.74 you can dream! million cars last year: a four per cent increase Visitors at this year’s show will also get to exover 2012 and just the second time in history perience a bit of automotive history at Hagerty that the market has ever surpassed 1.7 million Classic Alley, featuring beautiful cars from the units. 1950s and 1960s, including a special salute In British Columbia alone, new car dealers to the Ford Mustang and its 50th anniversary account for more than $10 billion annually in celebration. economic activity. This makes it an important Two classic cars will also be auctioned off, with industry for entire province where our dealer
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Escape that will arrive this summer. Farley describes the MKC this way “It’s a subcompact, Escape-sized true luxury product but it has even more exclusive features compared to the Ford product than we have ever done at Lincoln before. Exclusive engine, exclusive design, the roof is much lower than the Escape.” In describing the MKC, Farley said, “It has all the comfort and feature-functions that you would expect from a world-class luxury brand.” Powering the MKC is an all-new 2.3L turbocharged EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine with an estimated 300hp and 300lb.-ft. or torque. This is the same engine that will be available in the all-new Mustang.
Fellow reader Dave Rush wonders, he writes: “I have never been able to understand why people living outside urban areas usually drive less fuel-efficient vehicles. When forced to travel greater distances, why do North Americans choose vehicles that guzzle more fuel?” I am convinced that our math skills or transportation logic is impaired. Do you have an explanation for him? And what drives-u-crazy? keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca
Confessions of a Curber get attention from buyers who want luxury but at an affordable price. zack.spencer@drivewaybc. ca
engineers and management will hopefully make Lincoln a strong brand yet again. This new MKC will arrive this summer and should
buyers to be aware of the brand and to accept its new products. By moving Lincoln away from Ford with separate designers,
My next vehicle came from a used car wholesaler*. There was nothing wrong with it, but he couldn’t find a dealer who wanted it. I gladly took it off his hands. How hip was I? I had a new source of newer vehicles that would come right to me. “Two-year-old car for sale. No previous accident history reported, only 35,000km on it. Call with offer.” Shortly after, I got a call from a young man. His car had just broken down, and he needed a new one fast. He agreed to meet me at the local construction site where he worked. He was just finishing up his lunch when I arrived. He was wearing his construction uniform and I immediately noticed his tired eyes. I felt bad for the poor fellow, and I was glad that I was selling him a reliable vehicle. He didn’t need another headache on top of everything. I even knocked $500 off the price I wanted. It was a smooth transaction. The guyy looke looked edd hhappy and thanked me immensely ely forr all the help. I beamed back at him. Around 5:00 a.m. the next morning, I got a call. It was the construction ructioon worker, yelling so loudly that I could barely ely uunderstand him. “THEY TOOK IT AWAY,” ” he said over and over again. “REPOSSESSED!” !” I hung up on him and triedd to make sense of the situation. Why would the ld th he car be taken away in the middle of the he night? n Who’s “they”? Liens. Of course. The car ha had ad a lien on it. That’s why it wouldn’t sell ell on a lot. The bank must have seized it due to an unpaid balance. As before, I panicked. I didn’t idnn’t want to get involved in this right now. w. Sure, S I sold him the car, but how was I supposed seed to know it had
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