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Herb Garden Raft River Elementary students (l-r) Madison Pelton, Kiah Phillips, Ms. Laura Pickering, Bailey Stokes(?), Ginger-Lee Huff, Katrina Brcko, Bryton Lipp, Hailey Irvine and Sharon Neufeld sample Wild Sorrel at Forest House as part of Raft River School's Earth Day celebrations and the kick off to the Clearwater School Garden Project. Neufeld has generously donated her garden plot, time and expertise to the students so they can grow their own food! Photo by Keith McNeill

Satellite broadband program helps connect Kamloops and the North Thompson Submitted BLUE RIVER – Residents throughout the Kamloops-North Thompson region will soon have faster Internet access, thanks to the B.C. Broadband Satellite Initiative, Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake announced April 25. The B.C. government is committed to spending up to $2 million to make access

to satellite-based high-speed Internet more affordable for British Columbians in remote areas who don’t have access to traditional broadband Internet. “Our government understands that high-speed broadband is essential for everyone no matter where you live,” Lake said. “This initiative will help lower the cost, improve connectivity and enhance internet service for rural British Columbians.”

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Times owner proposes refinery as alternative David Black This is the second of two columns addressing what I see as the greatest threat to the B.C. environment in our lifetime. The oil industry wants to export Alberta bitumen to Asia via tankers. Under no circumstances should we allow that to happen. A bitumen spill at sea could destroy our coastline, together with the fish and wildlife that depend on it, for hundreds of years. My first column discussed the light oil spill by the Exxon Valdez and the terrible toll it took on the Alaskan habitat and fishery. It also gave proof that a bitumen spill would be far worse. A bitumen spill would be almost completely unrecoverable because it would sink and stay on the bottom of our seabed. The solution that is best for Canada is to build a refinery in Kitimat. It will convert the bitumen to very light fuels that would float and evaporate if ever spilled. There are other enormous benefits: • There will be a major reduction in greenhouse gases. We will use new cutting-edge Canadian technology in our refinery. It will be so clean that in combination with oilsands extraction there will be less CO2 than in the huge conventional oilfields and refineries of Iraq and Nigeria. In other words the Kitimat refinery will neutralize the extra greenhouse gases generated in Canada’s oilsands. This refinery will be built in Asia if not in Kitimat, and if so it will emit double the CO2 of our new design. This is the reason that Andrew Weaver

of the BC Green Party is in favour of a Canadian refinery. • An Asian refinery will also generate 100 train cars a day of very dirty coke (much fouler than B.C. coal) which will be subsequently burnt in the atmosphere to create power. The Kitimat refinery will not result in the production of any coke. As we all live on one planet, it is far better for the global environment to build this refinery in Canada.

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I am for building an oil pipeline that will never leak. ... If you agree that we should not put bitumen in tankers, please contact your local MP and say so. The Canadian government makes a decision on this next month. David Black

• Construction of the refinery will create 6,000 jobs in B.C. for five years. Operations at the refinery will result in more permanent jobs than any project has ever created in B.C. with approximately 3,000 direct jobs. These will be highly paid permanent jobs. These jobs will be available for the life of the refinery which should be in excess of 50 years. In addition there will be thousands of other jobs created in spinoff local petrochemical companies and in indirect employment throughout the province. • The Canadian and provincial governments, local regional districts and municipalities, and many First Nations, will share in billions of new tax dollars each year. Unfortunately our Canadian oil companies are not interested in building a new major refinery. They are focused on extraction which is more profitable than refining. One of them challenged me to put my money where my mouth is, so I am doing that. We have a solid business plan for a profitable refinery and as a consequence Chinese banks and other institutions are prepared to lend us most of the funds required to build the greenest and most efficient refinery in the world. We are currently moving ahead with engineering design and environmental work. We will also build a safe pipeline from Alberta to the refinery. Modern pipelines can be built and oper-

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ated safely. Leak data is available for everyone to see on Canadian and U.S. government websites and it proves recently constructed pipelines are not leaking. Furthermore, some of the best pipelining companies in the world are based in Canada. In addition we will build a fleet of new tankers, powered by LNG rather than Bunker C oil, to transport the refined products to Asia. This way we know the tankers will be state-of-the-art and as safe as possible. The fleet will be owned by a company based in B.C. so it cannot shirk its legal liability if there ever is a spill at sea. Let me be up front about my biases. I am for creating thousands of good permanent jobs in B.C. I am for creating billions of new tax dollars for government coffers. I am for reducing the planet’s greenhouse gas emissions. I am for building an oil pipeline that will never leak. I am for building a modern tanker fleet that carries only refined fuels that float and evaporate if spilled. I am against shipping bitumen in tankers. If you agree that we should not put bitumen in tankers, please contact your local MP and say so. The Canadian government makes a decision on this next month.

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Male Arrested for Assault

On April 23, Clearwater RCMP received a report of a female being assaulted by a male in the middle of a local Clearwater grocery store. Police quickly arrived on scene and took statements from the victim as well as several witnesses. The male was known to police and a response was planned quickly. Police attended the residence of the male to make the arrest. The male was arrested by police and after a brief struggle with male in his front yard, Clearwater RCMP apprehended the male. Police transported the male back to Clearwater Detachment. The male was released to appear in court at a later date.

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Due to the spring weather conditions, Clearwater RCMP has received an increasing amount of traffic complaints on the Yellowhead Highway. Most of these calls are regarding vehicle speeding and passing on double solid lines. Police are grateful that these vehicles are being reported. Callers should remember to attempt to obtain a vehicle license plate during the incident, as this helps police track down the vehicle, while it is travelling down the highway.

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Collision in Avola

Earlier in the week, Clearwater RCMP received a report of a single vehicle motor vehicle incident in Avola, B.C. on Highway 5. A male driver who was travelling from Alberta, fell asleep at the wheel and went off road left. The vehicle landed on its side and slid down an embankment crashing into a marsh below. The male driver was not injured, however, he was transported to the hospital as a precaution. Clearwater RCMP is still investigating this incident.

Area-based tenures not a priority, says Canfor boss Keith McNeill Canfor has concerns about a process proposed by the province to create more area-based tenures, according to company CEO Don Kayne on his blog, “World of Wood”. “In our view, this is absolutely not the time for major changes to tenure administration,” Kayne wrote. “Given the uncertainty regarding the state of our forests, we believe “In our view, this is absolutely that there are many higher not the time for major changes priorities that would yield to tenure administration,” greater posiDon Kayne tive impacts.” Kayne felt the proposal to create more area-based tenures has two main issues. The first is that the data shows management practices in area-based tenures and volumebased tenures are substantially the same. “It is economics that drives low levels of intensive silviculture with the 60- to 80-year rotations we have in the interior, not the form of tenure,” Kayne said.

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The Canfor CEO's second issue was that change of this importance requires broadly informed public support, not a brief and limited consultation. “Our view is that any potential benefits from increased supply security would be offset by the damage to our industry’s social licence and whatever take-back provision would be imposed,” he wrote. Kayne also noted that, in the discussion paper, the list of stakeholders to be consulted was, “... so thin as to be problematic.” Only two major forest companies were included, and Canfor was not one of them. Converting volume-based tenures to areabased would be a complex task and almost sure to unfairly favor some forest companies over others. Public opposition was the deal-breaker, he said, as many people view the proposal as a move by the major forest companies to gain more control. “As far as Canfor is concerned, the risk of aligning the public against B.C.’s largest forest companies outweighs any marginal benefits of expanded area-based tenures,” he said. “If government moves to expanding areabased tenure, Canfor would participate in order to protect our interests. But we would do so reluctantly. We consider it a needless diversion of vital government staff time – and our own staff time – away from higher priorities.”

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Events planned to celebrate Youth Week May 1 — 7 Editor, the Times:

Consider donating 10 for 10 to North Thompson Communities Foundation Editor, The Times:

Have you worried about the future and whether your ‘window’s mite’ could make any difference in the big picture? Have you wondered whether there might be an easy way to donate ‘just a little’ every month into a fund that would exist permanently into the future to assist those that live in the valley in years to come? Are you a visionary who really wants to help, but just doesn’t feel they can commit to sitting on a board or being a member of a group? Perhaps you are at that stage of life whereby you can travel, visit family or simply

prefer not to be so busy any more – but still want to contribute to the future of the valley? The North Thompson Communities Foundation is offering an option for your consideration. As I’ve mentioned in previous messages, we have recently started a Smart and Caring Communities Fund. This fund is a living legacy fund that is designed to meet future requests and needs of our area. For 10 months we are encouraging valley resident to contribute any multiple of 10 (i.e. $10 for 10 months for individuals or perhaps $100 for 10 months if you are a

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group) to support the future of your preferred activity. Naturally all the other endowment envelopes still are hoping for contributions as well. Those are the individual accounts such as the ones designed to meet the needs of seniors, youth, the arts, the environment and so forth. These will also reap the benefits of our matched funds, thus increasing their potential at twice the rate. We encourage you to consider making monthly contributions – with funds transferred directly from your account into the envelope within the foundation of your choice. Continued on page A6

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National Youth Week is May 1 – 7 every year. The purpose is to celebrate youth and their active participation in their community. Whether it is recreation, drama, sport, dance, civic engagement, art, volunteerism or leadership, every day young people are involved in meaningful activities. National Youth Week is a time to honour their involvement! This year Clearwater's Youth Week committee invites you to celebrate with us by attending or participating in one of our planned events. May 1, we will kick off Youth Week with Youth Awards nominations during lunch hour at CSS. If you know someone, youth or adult, who you feel should be recognized for their dedication to youth in our community, please stop by CSS on May 1 between 12:45 and 1:35 p.m. to

fill out a nomination form or you can request an electronic copy by emailing healthyliving@ docbc.ca. Winners will receive awards during a recognition assembly at CSS, in May, date to be announced. The Clearwater Carnage BMX, Scooter and SK8 Competition will take place Sunday, May 4, 11 a.m.— 2 p.m. at Rotary Sports Park, free entry and admission. To wrap up Youth Week, the Clearwater's Got Talent Competition will take place at CSS Pitt, 6:308:30 p.m. The event is free to enter and admission is $2 at the door. All proceeds will go toward a school-wide barbeque at CSS to take place Friday, May 9. This is the third year Clearwater is celebrating Youth Week. Please support your local youth by enjoying some or all of these awesome events!

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Seeds Act should not restrict farmers' rights Editor, The Times:

This is a copy of an email we have sent to our local MP: We are opposed to multinational companies having greater power and control over Canada's seed industry. Canada must recognize the inherent rights of farmers – derived from thousands of years of custom and tradition – to save, reuse, select, exchange and sell seeds. Please refrain from making any changes to the Seeds

Act or to the Plant Breeders' Rights Act that would further restrict farmers' rights. This is our food we are talking about! We do not buy any products that are genetically modified and we have the right to have access to non-genetically modified foods. The passing of Bill C-18 would violate our right to natural, non-modified foods as it would make genetically modified seeds the standard

for agriculture in Canada and eliminate the possibility of challenging the dominance of industrial agriculture in court. Anyone wishing to express their opposition to Bill C-18 can do so by emailing their local MP. MP's email addresses are listed on the Parliament of Canada website.

Sandi Mikuse Claudette Laffey Kamloops, BC

Special Olympics BC seeks Clearwater volunteers Editor, The Times:

I am writing this note in hopes that a few good people in your community may be able to step forward and donate a few hours of their time a month to our small group that exists in Clearwater. In the last three years Special Olympics BC - Clearwater has a dedicated coach who has dutifully trained

four to six athletes in both curling and bocce. This coach would like to continue this Spring with bocce and see these local athletes get the chance to compete with their peers. However, in order for this to continue we need three people who will come together and form the Executive Board (local coordinator, secretary, and treasurer) with the guid-

ance and support of a Special Olympics BC staff person. A male sport volunteer would also aid our female coach. Attending one hour a week during bocce (May – July) and travelling to one competition per season. We are not looking to grow, we just need to maintain so these athletes have an opportunity to continue their sports. It would mean

holding 10 meetings a year to tend to the business which would be minimal surrounding these sports. I am willing to discuss, teach and guide any new volunteers in order for this group to continue.

Fingers crossed, Leslie Thornley manager, Community Development Special Olympics BC

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Question of the Week

Are you happy to see our local roads being upgraded ?

Elaine Vandenborre: Yes, who isn't?

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Yes, I definitely like to see the roads being upgraded.

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Yes, of course. My car takes a beating on all those bumps.

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Oh yea. It's awesome that we're getting this done. It's nice to see things happening around town.

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I just arrived here yesterday. It's always good to see road improvements.

LAND TRANSFER: Louis Creek resident says industry should not be ousting historical value Editor, The Times:

I have a few comments in regards to the recent transfer of land at the old Tolko sawmill site to the Simpcw First Nation and the District of Barriere. It was noted that the Simpcw First Nation were only allocated two of the lots and the District of Barriere received nine. To be brutally honest, the Simpcw should have gotten all of the eleven lots. It is within their “rights” to ownership as it is traditional First Nation land dating back quite possibly thousands of years ago. For those who know of my extensive research I have undertaken in the past nine months of Louis Creek, they would know that I am very passionate about our community and that I am attempting to make a point that our history is deeply rooted and I for one will be adamant that it should be preserved. With this in mind, I am very concerned as to what the District of Barriere will do with their allocated lots. The words “economic development” is very vague and without clarification holds no true value. It is my understanding that there is some sort of industry (perhaps more than one) that is interested in the old Tolko site. We have heard that same old song a few times now. Though I am keenly aware

that any industry would have to follow environmental guidelines on this allocated site, I strongly suggest that we, the residents of Louis Creek, have a say in this regard as it will have a greater impact on our lives and NOT of those who live at a distance. The Stone family has been in Louis Creek since 1947. We are relatively “new comers” when one considers some of the families that live in the upper Louis Creek region and within the highway portion, their roots to this community date back to the 1800’s. And as I mentioned before, the First Nations People being here eons ago. I am sure they feel the same way as I do, a deep pride in our area. Any industry that might want to set up in our community should firmly educate themselves as to the history involved. If they should have a need to be reminded of that you can count on me to be a willing correspondent. There are at least two (more in the future) scenario’s that should also be addressed, these concerning the allocated lots for the District of Barriere. It is noted that there is land set aside for a “park” and for the acknowledgment of the old Louis Creek cemetery. There was a small space that was fenced off by steel wiring that was meant to indicate the location or to acknowledge

the old cemetery. This is NOT the actual location where it was originally, and the District of Barriere and the TNRD need to work out a plan to have it back to where it was. Its a matter of being respectful not only to the deceased family members but to our community as well. Someone had shown up a few years ago looking for a deceased family member, sadly, she did not know where the cemetery was. Access to the cemetery by the general public should also be addressed. The other scenario that really gets on my nerves, and of a few other residents, is the signage across from the Wildfire Monument, the one that says “Entering Barriere, District Municipality”. While the District of Barriere has legal entitlement to some lots within our community, I would suggest that as an act of good-will to us, the residents of Louis Creek, that the district remove it from the highway and place it somewhere else on one of their allocated lots. If I have ruffled a few feathers by my comments, well, so be it then. I intend to be very vocal about our

Garage sale to die for May 3 Editor, The Times:

The Clearwater Food Bank will be hosting the fourth annual “Garage Sale to Die For”, on Saturday May 3rd from 9 a.m. till noon, at the North Thompson Funeral Home. There will be a lot to do that day. Please come and join us, there will be lots of great bar-

gains and why not go to the Elks Hall for a pancake breakfast and bazaar, then check out the great stuff at the Farmers' Market and get a jump on your garden plants. See you there!

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community. It is far too historically important to be ignored and I will go to any extreme to preserve its rich history. I am certainly not opposed to the betterment of the area, but at the same

time do not ever believe that any industry should ever take precedence over any historical aspects.

Carson Stone Louis Creek, B.C.

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YEARS AGO:

Clearwater Improvement District was sending its first tax notices. Money raised was to pay for administrative expenses, the cost of organizing the improvement district, and a feasibility study for a proposed water system. Postal service began from new, governmentbuilt post offices in Clearwater and Blue River.

YEARS AGO:

The Canadian Radio and Television Commission agreed to an early hearing in Ottawa to receive a proposal from NL Broadcasting to establish an 1,000 watt re-broadcasting AM radio station in Clearwater.

YEARS AGO:

Central North Thompson Chamber of Commerce was re-activated during a meeting of about 80 people at the Wells Gray Hotel. It was

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the first meeting held for well over a year, said president Ken Kjenstad. He cited the TV repeater, tourist booth and annual Citizen of the Year banquet as examples of Chamber projects. Clearwater Ski Club needed $225,000 to upgrade the ski hill, Joe Wadlegger told MLA Rafe Mair. This would include a T-bar and accessories. CTP had donated 65 acres to the club. A Royal Commission into Uranium mining was to hold hearings across the province, including one in Clearwater on June 8. Fred McLellan of Clearwater Timber Products was elected as a director of the Interior Lumber Manufacturers' Association.

YEARS AGO:

May Queen candidates were Deena Seybert, Michelle Turcotte, Domini Smith, Debbie Fochler, Cindy Fraser, Laura Shipley and Veronica Hansen.

HISTORICAL Perspective

BACK IN TIME Don Montrichard, a Grade 8 CSS student, represented School District 26 at the Science Showcase in Vancouver with his science project, "Paleontology."

YEARS AGO:

A 2,000 square foot Clearwater Health Center was to be built next to Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital, said hospital board chairman Dale Sargeant. It would house the South Central Health Unit, Home Support, and Drug and Alcohol Foundation. The area between Little Fort and Vavenby was an obvious location for a pulp mill, felt Thompson Nicola Regional District Area A (Clearwater-Vavenby) director Paul Caissie.

YEARS AGO:

School District 26 (North Thompson) faced a half-a-million dollar shortfall in its budget for the second year in a row. Finance committee chair Hazel Wadlegger commented, "... we have decided to put expenditures at a level that is more realistic." Cutbacks would include reductions in clerical staff and closure of the district resource center.

YEARS AGO:

Clearwater Chamber of Commerce president Colleen Foucault chided businesses for not participating in a round table discussion of winter tourism. Two Upper Clearwater businesses took part, and several bed-andbreakfasts, but no one

from any Clearwater hotels, motels or restaurants was at the meeting. “How do we make this community realize how important this is?” asked Foucault.

YEARS AGO:

The provincial government declined a request to look into a road connecting Clearwater and Wells Gray Park with 100 Mile House and the Cariboo. The Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection did not support the proposal due to environmental considerations, said Kevin Falcon, the Minister of Transportation. Federal NDP candidate Brian Carroll proposed that the former Bear Creek Correctional Center be used as a U.N. peace-

May Day Parade May 17: Theme Two Anniversaries Times staff Clearwater Rotary Club is organizing the May Day Parade

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a.m., judging will take place at 10:15 10:45 a.m. The parade will depart from Capostinsky Park at 11 a.m. and end at the Raft River Elementary school. A babreque is planned following the parade. For further information call Ursula at 250-674-3115, email wgair@sschaer.org or speak with any Rotary member.

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YEARS AGO:

Well over 100 local residents showed up for a provincial allcandidates forum organized by Clearwater and District Chamber of Commerce and the Times. Kesten Broughton from the Work Less Party attended as well as Terry Lake of the Liberal Party, New Democrat Doug Brown, April Snowe for the Green, and Clearwater’s own Wayne Russell of the Refederation Party. The economy seemed to be the main issue of debate. The Wilderness Committee and Sierra Club BC questioned a comment made by Environment Minister Barry Penner regarding the number of rangers in B.C. Parks. Minister Penner, responding to media reports that the number of park rangers was to be cut

almost in half, said in a media interview that the number of rangers on-duty for the spring and summer will likely drop from 225 full-time equivalent positions last year to about 200 in 2009. Three Clearwater ranchers took in 10 starving horses rescued from the 100 Mile House area. Pictures of dead and dying horses had appeared on the evening news in early March. Those who watched had been appalled by the starved state of the horses found near Canim Lake.

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Borrow Enterprises Ltd. won the contract to construct a roundabout on Highway 5 in Clearwater. Construction was to be completed by fall. Blackpool Volunteer Fire Department got a new 50 kilowatt diesel generator. Total cost was about $43,000. The unit was powerful enough to supply electricity to the firehall plus the Blackpool community hall and still have a surplus.

NTCF welcomes donations Continued from page A4 That is the avenue that I’ve chosen and truth be known I don’t even miss that $10 each month. Knowing that I’m contributing to the future of our valley is a blessing. Indeed at present the foundation has set aside some of the funds from our undesignated funds to offer a matching opportunity for you – the sponsors and contributors from the area. In order to take advantage of this time-limited opportunity, please donate at the Interior Savings Credit Union by September of this year, as that will be the end of our matching funds campaign. If you or a group that you are associated with would like a presentation on what a Community Foundation is and/or want to embark on conversation about how you can learn more about your North Thompson Communities Foundation, please contact us at Box 121, Clearwater or check out the web site.

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(l-r) Jocelyn Ripley welcomes prospective buyers Lee, Josianna, Tammy and Alicia Campbell to check out items for sale at her table during the Rotary Giant Yard Sale on April 27 at Rotary Sports Park. Photos by Yevonne Cline

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Province keeps weapon against BCTF in reserve Jeff Nagel, Black Press The provincial government is so far holding off on a threat to try to force the B.C.Teachers' Federation to pay $5 million a month to cover the cost of its members' benefits in response to their limited job action. That possible financial weapon was broached earlier in the month by negotiators with the B.C. Public School Employers' Association and Education Minister Peter Fassbender said it remains an option, particularly if the union escalates its tactics. "The BCTF has said they're taking this action to put pressure on us," Fassbender said Thursday in an interview. "We may need to add some commensurate pressure to the BCTF if we find we're not getting any solid options from them." The union has demanded pay hikes estimated at 13.5 per cent over three years, while the government has offered 6.5 per cent over the first six years of an intended 10-year deal. Fassbender said the BCTF has made some movement in negotiations, but not a significant amount. He expressed disappointment that despite continued talks

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the union opted Wednesday to begin its first-stage strike action – restricting administrative duties and supervision of students outside of class time – a move that has prompted several rural districts to cancel recess. The BCPSEA had notified the union any strike action could trigger a call for it to cover health and welfare benefits for B.C.'s 40,000 teachers, estimated at $5 million a month. "I don't want to inflict pain on anybody," Fassbender said. "But

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enormous costs and disrupt programs. Waiting until the fall for an appeal court ruling would be unfortunate, said Dan Laitsch, an associate education professor at SFU. "It really is kind of an allor-nothing case," Laitsch said. "They're playing a fairly high stakes poker game because either side could lose big depending on the outcome of the appeal." Ideally, he said, the two sides would recognize it's too risky to wait and instead craft a settlement that doesn't subject schools to a months-long strike action. Laitsch said budget shortfalls now surfacing at many districts mean the province will be under pressure to find more money for the school system regardless of the outcome of the teachers' dispute.

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EXPAND MARKET, SECURE JOBS: B.C. invests $2.25 million in innovative wood fibre technology Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations VANCOUVER - The province is joining forces with a leading-edge, not-forprofit research institute to help advance a bio-friendly technology that will expand the market for B.C. wood fibre and help secure jobs in the forest industry, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson announced recently. B.C. is providing $2.25 million to FPInnovations, to help research and develop cellulose filament technology. Specifically, the funding will support Vancouver-based research on cellulose filament and its applications for B.C.'s wood pulp sector. Cellulose filament, known as CF in the industry, is a flexible, wood-fibre-based

additive that can be readily mixed with other materials to improve the quality of a range of products. CF has immediate applications to the province's pulp and paper industry where it could be used in stronger and less-expensive products like newsprint, packaging, tissues and paper towels. Eventually, CF could be used in a range of products, from flexible plastic packaging to photographic film to structural and non-structural panels in building construction. FPInnovations is a research organization that specializes in the creation of scientific solutions in support of the Canadian forest sector's global competitiveness. Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson said, "Supporting the national CF research program will help diversify

B.C.'s forest sector and build our bioeconomy, especially in areas like the design and manufacture of innovative coatings, packaging and engineered components. Building this kind of flexibility into our forest economy will help retain jobs for years to come." President and CEO, FPInnovations, Pierre Lapointe stated in a press release, "B.C.'s targeted investment in research and development will positively impact traditional markets for wood fibre while leading to the development of innovative new products. Cellulose filaments are set to become a key element in the transformation of the Canadian pulp and paper industry enabling the industry to gain a foot-hold in non-traditional markets while building on existing manufacturing capacity in forest-dependent communities across Canada."

Quick facts: • The CF investment is in line with the BC Jobs Plan and supports the provincial forest sector strategy of expanding markets by developing innovative ways of using wood and wood fibre. • CF is fully recyclable, environmentally friendly and compatible with water-based products like wood pulps. • FPInnovations estimates that the North American annual demand for CF could soon exceed 250,000 tons, as markets for the additive expand. • The funding is part of a national, $43.1 million CF research and development project supported by the federal government, British Columbia, Quebec and industry.

Farmers seek changes to ALC legislation Tom Fletcher, Black Press Newly appointed Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick is meeting with B.C. Agriculture Council representatives this week to discuss their growing concerns about a plan to set new rules for protected farmland in the B.C. Interior. When changes to the Agricultural Land Commission were announced in late March, the move was generally endorsed by Rhonda Driediger, then chair of the BCAC. Dreidiger, a berry grower in the Fraser Valley, said opening up the Interior, Kootenay and North regions to secondary uses based on social and economic needs would help farms innovate and stay in business. Dreidinger has been succeeded as BCAC chair by Stan Vander Waal, who operates flower greenhouses in Chilliwack. After meeting last week with Letnick, Vander Waal wants changes to the legislation.

"It is the position of the B.C. Agriculture Council that as currently written, Bill 24 threatens the sustainability of agriculture in B.C.," Vander Waal said in a statement.

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The BCAC is forming a steering committee of member farmers to continue discussions with the government. The changes were spearheaded by Energy Minister Bill Bennett as part of the government's "core

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review" of operations. They would allow consideration of more nonfarm uses outside the Island, South Coast and Okanagan regions where most of B.C.'s farm income is generated. Bill 24 also formalizes the cabinet appointment process for the ALC's six regional panels, so two or three local farmers make the front-line decisions on applications for permitted uses such as a secondary residence. NDP agriculture critic Nicholas Simons has protested the legislation since it was revealed. "The decision to protect land suitable for agriculture 40 years ago was for the benefit of future generations," Simons said. "Having two zones and the 'regional panels' make decisions about agricultural land is too political." Bennett said the current ALC chair has refused to appoint local panel members recommended by government, centralizing the ALC function and subverting the intent of changes made in 2003 to provide local input to decisions.

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Wolf management plan released Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations VICTORIA – The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations released the Province's wolf management plan on April 17. The plan fully recognizes that the fundamental goal of wolf management in British Columbia, as with all other provincial game species, is to maintain self-sustaining populations throughout the species' range. The plan proposes a 'two-zone management strategy' approach: • In most areas, wolf management will be concerned with ensuring that wolves continue to serve their ecological role as a top predator. Sustainable hunting and trapping opportunities will use controls on harvest through specified season lengths and bag limits. • In areas of livestock depredation or wildlife populations threatened by wolf predation (e.g., mountain caribou) are a concern, the plan commits government to responsibly helping stakeholders, ranchers and First Nations manage the impacts of expanding wolf populations. In these areas, detailed implementation plans would be developed before any actions are undertaken. The plan previously underwent a public consultation and over 2,500 comments were received. All submissions were carefully reviewed and helped inform and improve the final plan. The results of the consultation confirm there are strongly differing beliefs and values on the management of wolf populations and re-affirmed the importance that government make balanced decisions on the basis of sound science. The wolf management plan, like other species management plans, summarizes the best available scientific information on the biology and

threats to the species and informs the development of a management framework. It sets goals and objectives, and recommends approaches appropriate for species or ecosystem conservation. The plan indicates wolf populations are likely stable or increasing throughout the province and are not considered an 'at-risk' species. The current wolf population estimate is approximately 8,500 which is similar to an earlier estimate of 8,100 in 1991. The last wolf management plan was prepared in 1979, and the new plan provides a substantive update in the science guiding the conservation and management of wolves. The B.C. government is committed to ensuring sustainable wildlife populations and healthy predator-prey relationships throughout the province. The government is also committed to helping stakeholders, ranchers and First Nations manage the impacts of wolves on livestock and protecting endangered species. The wolf is a highly adaptive, intelligent carnivore that inhabits most of British Columbia. Most wolves weigh between 30 and 50 kg with coloration varying from nearly pure white to a mixture of grey, brown, black and white. Wolves feed primarily on large ungulates, supplementing their diet with smaller prey. Wolf populations in the Thompson, Cariboo, Kootenay and Okanagan regions appear to be increasing while other populations appear to be stable. To view a copy of the wolf management plan, visit: www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/management-issues/docs/grey_wolf_management_plan. pdf

BC SPCA launches online emergency fund B.C. SPCA Have you ever felt helpless after seeing a story of animal cruelty in the news? Now you can take action to save the life of an injured or abused animal through a new emergency medical website launched by the BC SPCA recently. The new site (spca.bc.ca/medicalemergency) profiles injured animals currently in the SPCA’s care and encourages donors to be part of their treatment and rehabilitation. “The BC SPCA cares for more than 25,000 injured, abused and abandoned ani-

mals every year across the province,” says Shoni Field, director of fundraising operations and innovation for the BC SPCA. “Many of the animals require extensive – and expensive – emergency medical care and treatment, often exceeding the funds available in a shelter’s regular medical budget. Our online site is a way for us to connect injured animals with compassionate individuals who help us save lives by donating to an animal’s care.” The site features stories about animals across the province who are undergoing treatment, with updates

on their recovery so that donors can see the difference their contribution has made. “We are so grateful to the individuals who provide life-saving support for our province’s most vulnerable animals,” says Field. “Our veterinary costs exceed $5 million a year and, as a notfor-profit organization, we simply could not do the work that we do without the generosity of individuals who reach out to give the wonderful animals in our care a second chance.” To help save a life, visit spca.bc.ca/medicalemergency.

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Little Fort Herefords captured several of the top honours in the Hereford Class during the 77th annual Williams Lake Bull and Show Sale April 16 and 17. Dr. Jason McGillivray of Kamloops judged the show Wednesday April 16, which was officially opened by Cariboo Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett. Williams Lake Stampede Queen Rachel Abrahamse and Williams Lake Stampede Princess Karina Sukert were also on hand to present the ribbons. In the Hereford class, Grand Champion went to Little Fort Herefords while Reserve Grand Champion was awarded to Richardson Ranch. Little Fort Herefords also took top honours with Junior Champion, Reserve Junior Champion, Best Pair of Bulls and Best

Ranchers get ready to enter the ring to show off their prized bulls Wednesday, April 16 at the Williams Lake Stockyards during the 77th Annual Williams Lake Bull Show and Sale. The show took place Wednesday, while the sale got underway Thursday, with bulls being sold to the highest bidders. Angie Mindus photo

String of Bulls. Richardson Ranch also won for Champion Yearling and Senior Champion. Reserve Champion Yearling went to 3 D L, while Get of Sire was awarded to Deanfield Ranch. In the

Angus Class, Schochaneetqua Angus took home all the awards winning Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, Best Pair and Get of Sire. Nine Mile Ranch was awarded First Place Pen in the pen show results.

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Inconvenient truth of pine beetle epidemic Tom Fletcher, Black Press VICTORIA – A recent column on Earth Day myths attracted a fair amount of criticism. One tireless member of the “Alberta tar sands killing the planet” crowd scolded me for daring to mention that 60 per cent of the oil pollution in the oceans around North America comes from natural seeps. That’s eight times more than all pipeline and tanker spills combined, and it’s been going on 24 hours a day for the last 10,000 years or so. This fact blows another hole in the carefully crafted narrative that only Canadian oil exports

to Asia would destroy our delicate ecosystems. That narrative is why the daily Alaska supertankers along the B.C. coast are ignored, as is the barbaric shale oil rush in North Dakota that can be seen from space. U.S. oil barons are flaring off the vast volume of natural gas that comes up with the more valuable light crude, while the U.S. environment lobby obsesses over the Keystone XL pipeline. Here’s another one that may upset people indoctrinated by our school system, media and our supposedly green B.C. Liberal government. B.C.’s recent pine beetle epidemic was caused by human carbon emissions, right? Everybody knows that. Gordon Campbell hammered the point home in speeches for years. In 2012 I participated in a B.C.

forests ministry tour of facilities where hardy seedlings are grown for reforestation. Test plantings were also underway to see if the range of southern tree species is shifting northward due to climate change. During the bus ride, I asked the province’s top forest scientists if Campbell was right. The answer? We don’t have enough evidence to conclude that. As for shifting tree habitat, those decades-long experiments are continuing. The scientists confirmed what I already knew, which is that the most recent bark beetle epidemic is the latest of many. It’s the largest “on record,” but the record goes back less than a century. In 2008 I interviewed Lorne Swanell on the occasion of his 100th birthday. A graduate of UBC’s school of forest engineering, Swanell began his career with the forests ministry in 1930.

After a year as a ranger, he was assigned to the Kamloops region to help deal with a pine beetle epidemic. Conventional wisdom on the latest outbreak holds that it spread so far because of a lack of cold winters, attributed to human carbon emissions. I grew up in northern B.C., and my last two visits to the Peace country were both in January. In 2004 I recall changing planes on the tarmac of Prince George airport, moving briskly in the daytime temperature near -40 C. That night, and subsequent nights, the mercury dropped to -50 C. In January 2013 I returned for some discussions on the Enbridge pipeline route, and experienced a relatively balmy -30 C in the daytime. So when I hear people talk about the end of cold winters in northern B.C. because of global

warming, it’s difficult to square with personal experience. I can hear the rebuttals already. It takes long periods of extreme cold to kill the pine beetle. How long? Longer than those ones, of course. Similarly flexible theories are being advanced to explain the 17-year “pause” in Earth’s average surface temperature rise, the growing Antarctic ice sheet, and this past winter’s “polar vortex.” If anyone has substantial evidence that CO2 from human activity was the trigger mechanism for the latest beetle outbreak in B.C., I’d like to see it. But please, spare me the affirmations of quasi-religious faith that often pass for climate change arguments today. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca

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Rural Living Expo & Trade Show Awwwww Right: Clearwater's Kaley Jones, 9, enjoys gently holding a newly hatched chick during the Rural Living Expo and Trade Show in Barriere last weekend at the North Thompson Fall Fair facility. Photos by Jill Hayward Clearwater's Fay McCracken was spotted in her trade hall exhibitor booth during the Rural Living Expo and Trade Show held at the fall fair facility in Barriere on Apr. 26 and 27.

Join the Art Crawl on Mother's Day weekend Submitted On May 10th and 11th Artisans of the North Thompson Valley invite the public into their shops and studios to see and learn about the creative process, giving visitors a wider understanding and appreciation of what is involved in creating art in any form. Art Crawl maps will be produced through the generous sponsorship of the North Thompson Communities Foundation. Maps will outline each

stop on this selfguided tour and can be picked up at Jim’s Food Store or the Community Resource Centre in Clearwater. Coordinator, Doris Laner says, “Visitor numbers have increased from the first year (2012), with very good feedback. We had 16 participating artisans last year and are hoping to increase numbers this year. Already, the community choir would like to be included with their concert at the ski hill.”

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Sports Clearwater raiders rugby update Submitted The senior boys played their home game against Westsyde this past

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Friday, April 25. It ended up being a 12-12 tie. Both CSS and Westsyde have identical league records of 2 wins, 0 losses and 1 tie. It is unclear at present what the tiebreaker criteria is to determine which team gets the top seed for zone playoffs. It was a very good game with great fan support. Scoreless after the first half, Westsyde scored a try early in the second half, Clearwater answered back with a try courtesy of Jairus Bromley, Aiden Sim kicked the convert to give CSS a 7-5 lead.

Westsyde ran in a try and made their convert to pull ahead 12-7 with nine minutes left in play. Jacob Madden ran in a CSS try with one minute left to tie the game at 12-12. This was definitely our toughest match of the year, Westsyde had a size advantage and the CSS boys had to play some very brave defence. Our first playoff game runs this Friday, against either St. Ann's or Merritt, location to be determined. The undefeated record remains with 5 wins and a tie.

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Ladies Golf Night at Lacarya Submitted We were lucky with the weather on April 24 for our first Ladies Night of the golf season. Fifteen intrepid golfers braved the ominous skies and the sun came out to smile on us. It was wonderful to see all the regulars out again and we even had a new face join us. Hopefully we will see more new faces as the season progresses. Everyone had a smile on their face as they came into the club house no matter what the game was like. Must have been the thought of a cold beer. It just felt good to be out and we didn’t let a not so good golf game ruin our walk around the course. The winners this week for flight #1 were: Carol Hindle - longest putt, gross score and long drive, Debbie Pearce - net score; for flight #2: Jan Johnson - gross score and long drive, Reita Vandenborrelongest putt and Larissa Hadley

- net score; for flight #3: Joan Streadwick - long drive, Abbey Bates - longest putt, Joan Slingsby - net score and Ann Mae Dee- gross score. No one was able to get a KP for any of the flights. Abbey and Stephanie Turner shared the most putts crown. Anna Mae had the least putts. Joan Streadwick got her tee shot closest to the windmill on the 6th fairway. There were no winners for the Deuce Pott or the Birdie. Our sponsors for the prizes this week were Rona, Clearwater Computers, Painted Turtle Restaurant, The Caboose, Home Hardware, Absolute Hair, Century 21 Realty, Safety Mart, O’Bryans Café and TNT Automotive. Thank you to our generous sponsors. So don’t forget that Ladies Night is every Thursday and give Jane Olsen putts on one of the greens at Lacarya Golf Course Thursday afternoon. It was the first game of Linda a call at 587-6100 to book the season for Ladies Golf Night. Photo submitted your tee time.

Immunization: Your community’s best shot Interior Health The current measles outbreak in parts of our province is a powerful reminder of the importance of immunization. When immunization rates drop, whole communities can be at risk. An immunization rate of 95 per cent is needed to help protect vulnerable people in the community. If the majority of people are vaccinated for a disease, it becomes harder for the disease to spread from person to person. When people stop immunizing diseases come back. This puts our more vulnerable citizens at risk including young children, seniors, and people with certain medical conditions or weakened immune systems. In the last 50 years, immunization has saved more lives in Canada than any other health intervention. April 26 to

May 3 is National Immunization Awareness Week. This year’s theme Vaccination: Your Best Shot is an important reminder that immunization is the best protection against many serious diseases. Dr. Sue Pollock, Medical Health Officer, reminds us that we all have an important role to play in preventing the spread of vaccine preventable diseases like measles, mumps, and whooping cough. “British Columbia offers access to a wide variety of immunizations because we know the value in protecting our population from preventable diseases like measles and whooping cough,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “National Immunization Awareness Week is another opportunity to remind all British Columbians of the importance of getting themselves and their

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Submitted We invite you and our neighbouring communities to come out and help keep our communities clean on May 3 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome to participate — bags will be provided for pick up ahead of time at the District of Clearwater office or phone Ken at 250-6743379, cell 250-674-1359. A barbeque lunch sponsored by the Royal Bank will be provided at the Sportsplex between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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Public Notice The District of Clearwater in collaboration with Yellowhead Community Services will be holding a public auction at the Dutch Lake Community Centre to liquidate some of the materials left behind from the recent renovations. There will be two opportunities for the public to view and bid on the miscellaneous materials: May 8th, 2014 – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm May 10th, 2014 – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm The auction will be set up as silent bid with some items being presented with a reserve bid. Successful bids shall be paid by either cash or cheque only. For more information please contact the District of Clearwater at 250.674.2257

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Meeting the challenges of scraps Six months later we are still feasting on the abundance of beets, peas and carrots from our garden, yet other areas were a little disappointing last summer, which is no big surprise. I dream of healthy rows and pledge to weed frequently. But, one summer is rainy, another swarming with mosquitoes. Guests distract from chores. Travel, TV or temperature erode those pledges. And suddenly, it is time to harvest. Why were there so few raspberries? Why are the pumpkins so small? Why is the corn so tiny? Regardless of the quantity and with an attitude of gratitude, I brought it all in, cut, blanched and froze the lot in two-person sized packages. And I kept a tally. The 21 pumpkins provided popular fare when guests arrived, given as hostess gifts, shared at a potluck or when a house warming pantry-party was scheduled. The eight broccoli plants we bought at Farmer's Market yielded plenty of summer munching as well as 20 frozen servings! Summer's sunshine to savour during winter's chill. Although only six packs of raspberries were stored, I just served a splendidly red sauce over our chocolate Valentine’s treat.

The tiny cobs of corn (51: I counted), boiled, scraped, bagged and frozen total 11 meals ready to enjoy. Scraps, a little bit here and there, have provided us with "free lunch" over and over again. By Meanwhile, every Eleanor winter I puzzle piece Deckert quilts. Challenging myself to use up a bin and a bag of scraps, I wrestle with the limitations. How shall I use this long strip of pastel? Bits and pieces of this rich green call to these floral prints. Four mis-matched, yet complementary squares might be framed with these solids. How will I ever bring unity and peace to this loudly shouting pile of orange, turquoise, purple and bright pink scraps? The challenge of limitations and the abundance of scraps seem to be everywhere. Not only scraps of physical resources, but I might waste or glean scraps of time, money and other personal priorities. How can I fit more fitness into my day? How can I stretch this paycheck? How can I squeeze in more time to spend with my kids? It seems to me, if I notice little scraps, harvest them and value them, strive towards the goal and believe that "something is more than nothing," I might actually achieve much.

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May 1: AGM Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Auxiliaries, at hospital, 10am. May 1-4: RV & Marine Show & Sale, Kamloops Pow Wow grounds, www.kamloopsrvandmarineshow.com May 2: Little Fort Coffee House, doors open 6:30, starts 7:30, open mic, there will be a Feature Act, info 250-672-5116 May 3: Home Based Business and Craft Fair Indoor Market, Elks Hall, 9 am – 2 pm, for info ph Kathy 250-6714-3763. May 3: Pitch In Clearwater, 9 am – 12 pm, food and beverages at NT Sportsplex for all volunteers. Info 250-674-2257 May 3: Clearwater Farmers Market - 1st market of the season. 250674-3444 for info or to book. May 3: Legion Meat Draw, 3-5:30 pm, 257 Glen Road May 4: Clearwater Carnage BMX, Scooter and SK8 Jam, 11 am – 2 pm, Rotary Skateboard Park. May 4: Garden Party, hosted by DHMH Aux, Wells Gray Inn, tickets $25, info 250-674-3205, 250-674-3521 May 4: Hospital Auxiliary’s 5th Annual Garden Party @ Wells Gray Inn, 1 pm, info Leslie 250-674-3205 May 6: Council Meeting, 7 pm, Council Chambers, 132 Station Rd.

May 7: Wells Gray Country Seniors Society AGM, Evergreen Acres, 10 am, speaker @ 11 am, potluck lunch @ noon. May 7: Clearwater’s Got Talent, showcasing local youth talent, 6:30 – 8:30, CSS Pit May 8: Women In Business luncheon, 12pm – 2 pm, Wells Gray Inn. ntwomeninbusiness@gmail.com May 10: Hospital Auxiliaries across B.C. Celebrate “Auxiliary Day,” a day to thank the community! May 18: Blue River, Spring Clean & Yard Sale 10am, Community hall. May 17: May Day Parade: Theme “Celebration of 2 Anniversaries – 75th for Wells Gray Park and 40th at the Sportsplex”. Floats, solo acts, bicycles, musicians, horses and more are invited to participate in this annual event run by Clearwater Rotary Club members. May 25: Afternoon Tea with a Twist, 12 pm – 4 pm, Blackpool Hall, Advanced tickets only, $25.00, info 250-674-2700 May 31: Wells Gray Riders Assoc trail ride at Candle Creek Ski trails, reg 10am, ride 11am. 250-674-4083, email hazeldowds@hotmail.com June 14: Rotary Golf Tournament, Lacarya Golf Course June 18: Community Forest Advisory Committee AGM, 7 pm, CRC. Info Abby 250-674-2127

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT • Indoor Market: 1st Saturday of month, 9 am – 2 pm, Elks Hall, info - 250-674-3763 • Tuesday Morning Coffee (TMC): Meets 10am – 11:30 @ Clearwater Community Baptist Church. All women and children welcome. (9:30-10 am Bible Study). Info 250-674-3624 • Raft River Rockhounds: 3rd Sat of the mth. Clw Lodge 1pm 250-674-2700 • Women in Business Luncheon: 2nd Thurs. of the mth at Wells Gray Inn, 12–2 pm. Preregister at 250-674-2700 • Clearwater Choir: Youth 3:30 - 5 pm; Adult 6:30 - 9 pm, Tuesdays, Clearwater Christian Church • Crafts & Conversations with Cheryl. Tuesdays 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the North Thompson Aboriginal Sharing Center. Phone 250-674-3703 for more info. • Clearwater Farmers’ Market May – Oct. Saturdays 9am– Noon. For more info please call Anne at 250-674-3444. • Clearwater-Vavenby Lions Bingo: Every 2nd Tues. Elks Hall. 250-587-6269 • M&M (Mrs. & Ms.) Social. Last Sun of the mth Wells Gray Inn. 1pm: 250-587-6503 • Blackpool Community Hall Coffee House; Local musicians – 2nd Fri. of the mth. 6:30pm. Concession, $3 or 2 for $5. • Clearwater Elks Bingo - every 2nd Thurs. Elks Hall. open 5pm • Cribbage Wed. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 12:30 pm. • Fun Darts Fri. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 6 pm. CHILDREN & FAMILIES • Racoon StrongStart - Raft River Elem school days Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 8:45-11:45am • Racoon StrongStart - Vavenby Elm school days Wed 8:5011:50am • Clearwater Breastfeeding Group: 3rd Wed. of every month 7:30pm @ YCS • Mother Goose - Monday mornings, reg. Kerry 250-674-3530 • NT BC Home Schoolers: Meets Fri. afternoons. Call Leanna 250674-0057 for details • Kids Club: Clearwater New Life Assembly. Meets every Thur. 3-5 pm. Ages 5-12. For info contact Bobbi @ 250-674-3346

HEALTH & HEALING • AA Meetings: every Wednesday, #11 Lodge Dr, 250-587-0026 anytime • Shambhala Meditation Group: meets every Tuesday at Forest House 6:30-8:00 pm. Info: 250-587-6373. • Connections Healing Rooms - Fridays 1-3pm (except stat. holidays). 86 Young Rd. No charge. Sponsored by Living Streams Christian Church. www.healingrooms.com. • Healthy Choices – Tues 9am Clearwater Christian Church bsmnt (behind Fields). $2/wk drop-in free. Kim 250-674-0224 • Clearwater & District Hospice 3rd Mon. Sept-Jun 10am Legion 778-208-0137. RECREATION • Ladies Golf Night. Every Thursday @ Lacarya. April – Sept. Info Debbie 250-674-0260; Abby 250-674-2127 • Drop-in soccer: May-Sept. Tuesdays & Thursday at 7pm at CSS field. Everyone welcome! • Bowling: Mon. 10–12pm & 1-3pm; Thurs., 1-3pm. Seniors Centre at Evergreen Acres. 250-674-2699 • Clearwater Sno-Drifters: 1st Thurs every mth. 250-676-9414 • CNT Rod & Gun Club: 3rd Tues. of the mth. Blackpool Hall 7pm Nov., Jan., & Mar. AGM in May • Volleyball: Tues. Jan. 14 - Apr. 8, 7:30 - 9:00 PM, at Clearwater Secondary School Gym, $2 drop in. Info: 250-674-1878. • Yoga Tree – Call or email Annie 250-674-2468 annie.pomme@ hotmail.com • Core Strength Fitness. Tuesdays. 10-11am 250-674-0001 • Drop-in Curling: Fri. Jan. 11 - Mar. 8, 7:00 PM, $5. Brooms and sliders available. • Badminton: Mon & Wed, Oct – Mar, CSS gym, 7:30-9:30 pm, $3 drop-in fee, info 250-674-2518 • Drop in Basketball: Fri., Jan. 10 - Apr. 11, 7 - 8:30PM, $2 drop in at Clearwater Secondary School Gym. Info: 250-674-1878 • Slo-Pitch: Clearwater mixed Slo-Pitch league May – July. Contact Carmen Archibald 778-208-1773, 250-674-2632 SENIORS • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society 3rd Sun Social Meet at the Wells Gray Hotel at 12:30pm for lunch or dessert, & chat • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society Book Club Last Thursday of the mth 2pm at the library. All seniors welcome.

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Personals Clearwater: AA Meetings Every Wednesday, #11 Lodge Drive, side door. Call 250-587-0026 anytime MEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851.

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IN LOVING MEMORY OF GLEN SHOOK MAY 11, 1998 Nothing can ever take away The love a heart hold dear Fond memories linger everyday Remembrance keeps them near ~ Always in our hearts Christine, James, Michael, Andrew and families

Garden Club Plant Sale Perennials, shrubs, etc. May 10 at the Barriere Bandshell 10 am - 12:30 pm

Craft Fairs FLEA MARKET & Craft Sale Barriere Curling Rink Saturday, May 3, 9 am - 1 pm House cleaning? Not enough items to have your own table — we are open to donations. Or if you would like a table call Jane 250-672-9391 Come, Have Fun, 50/50 Draw

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District of Clearwater SEEKING VOLUNTEERS 6TH Annual Canoe Regatta

The District of Clearwater will be hosting the 6th Annual Canoe Regatta September 12th & 13th, 2014 (note date change). A volunteer committee will be struck to host this fun and exciting event. The District is looking for community members who would like to volunteer to assist in the organizing of this wild and wacky experience. If you love working with people and having fun at the same time this is a great event to be part of! If you are interested or need more information please do not hesitate to call Leslie Groulx, at 250-674-2257, email groulx@docbc.ca or at 132 Station Road, Clearwater, B.C. by Noon, May 5th, 2014.

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QUATSINO First Nation is seeking the services of a Band Administrator to oversee all band programs and band related business. PostSecondary education in Business Management, Human Resources or related fields is a preference. A minimum (3) years experience in administration, human resources or related field or setting is required. Please direct any questions and/or your cover letter, resume complete with 3 references, and a criminal record check to: Attn: Rob Cahill 305 Quattishe Rd. Coal Harbour, BC V0N 1K0 Tel: 250-949-6245 Fax: 250-949-6249 Email: kakotlatsi@rocketmail.com

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Help Wanted The District of Barriere is seeking an Archaeology student for a short term project immediately. If you think you may qualify please forward your resume by email to Colleen Hannigan at channigan@barriere.ca. If you have any questions please call the District office at 250-672-9751. Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman Service Plumbers/Gasfitters, $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416

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E-mail: mail@barriere-employment.ca • Website: www.barriere-employment.ca CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE – Jim’s DELIVERY DRIVER/KITCHEN PREP – Sam’s Pizza B0355 Food Market BC027 WAITRESS – Sam’s Pizza B0356 HEAVY DUTY RED SEAL MECHANIC – Hy’s KITCHEN HELP – Sam’s Pizza B0357 North Transporation BC0295 CASHIER – AG Foods BC 0326 GO TO: http://www.wiegele.com/ DELI COUNTER – AG Foods BC 0328 employment.htm for info on jobs w/Mike RANCH HAND – John Klopp BC0338 Wiegele RN NURSE - Yellowhead Pioneer Residence & http://www.sunpeaksresort.com/corporate/ BC0349 work-and-play/opportunities for Sun Peaks. Skill Development: If you have been on Employment Insurance in the past 3 years (5 years maternity) & are currently unemployed, you may be eligible for re-training dollars. Book an appointment to see one of our counselors for information. We look forward to seeing you: come in and we’ll personally see that you get the information you’re seeking or call and make an appointment. Free computer & Internet access • Free resume help • Free info on many services “The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia” In Partnership with Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce and Yellowhead Community Services

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Employment

District of Kitimat, exempt staff position, with competitive compensation and full benefit package. Reporting to the Operations Manager, assists in planning, implementing and tracking the operations, repair and maintenance of the municipality’s infrastructure, including water and sewer, buildings, roads, parking lots, traffic control, drainage, signage, sidewalks, parks, grass cutting,, cemetery, and equipment fleet. Candidates will have several years of experience in a municipal or similar work environment and post-secondary education in Civil, Building or Water Quality Technology, EOCP Sewage Treatment and Water Distribution certification, or related Trade Qualification. Submit resumes by May 15, 2014, 4:30 p.m., to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, B.C. V8C 2H7, Fax 250-632-4995, email dok@kitimat.ca

Employment

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (Exempt) The District of Clearwater has an opportunity for a full time exempt position. As the Executive Assistant you will be required to provide a high level of confidentiality, will perform a variety of senior and complex administrative duties for the Mayor and Council, the Chief Administrative Officer, and Director of Finance. This position will involve a wide range of responsibilities carried out under tight deadlines and will require a high level of accuracy in relation to assisting with statutory duties and administrative tasks as set out in the Community Charter and Local Government Act. A working knowledge of the Community Charter, Local Government Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, other statutes, relevant legislation and regulations applicable to work performed is required. A solid working knowledge of Adobe, Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and Power Point is a necessity. A successful candidate will have highly developed organizational and executive skills. This position responds to a wide range of inquiries (written, by telephone and in person) from key stakeholders, and will be required to maintain effective relationships with the general public, community organizations, Council, staff, other levels of government and outside agencies. This position will require flexibility of hours including evenings. The ideal candidate will possess, or be working towards, a Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration or Public Sector Management from a post-secondary institution or a related field; along with a minimum of three years’ experience in local government administration. An equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered. The successful candidate will also possess excellent communication, research and interpersonal skills, and is a team player. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the complete job description which is available online at: http://www.districtofclearwater.com/employment-opportunity-executive-assistant. This position includes a competitive salary and benefits package that is commensurate to qualifications and experience. Please note that the shortlisted candidates may be required to demonstrate proficiency by performing clerical testing. Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resumes, including references and a covering letter to the undersigned by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16th, 2014. Confidential Leslie Groulx, Chief Administrative Officer District of Clearwater 132 Station Road Box 157, Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0 Fax: 250-674-2173 E-mail: lgroulx@docbc.ca lgroulx@docbc.ca We thank you in advance for your interest in our position; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

58A Young Road, Clearwater BC V0E 1N2 • 250-674-2928 • Fax 250-674-2938 E-mail: info@clearwateremployment.ca • Web Page: www.clearwateremployment.ca

Customer Service: 2PT pos/Clw #C0354 Accounting Tech./Office Manager: FT/ Clw #C0324 Equipment Operator: 2 pos/Blue River Food & Beverage Server Experienced: #C0353 Gas Bar Cashier: 3 pos Blue River #CB0351 Seasonal/Clearwater #C0323 Food Counter Attendant: 3 pos Blue River Assistant Head Housekeeper: Seasonal/ Clearwater #C0322 #CB0350 Food & Beverage Server (Trainee): Seas/ Customer Service Rep: PT/Clw #C0348 Clw #C0321 Ticket Taker(Paving Crew): Seas/Clw Housekeeper (Trainee): Seas/Clw #C0320 #C0345 Housekeeper (Exp): Seas/Clw #C0319 Dishwashers: 2 pos/Clw #C0344 Prep & Line Chef: Seasl/Clw #C0318 Servers: 4 Pos/Clearwater #C0343 Laundry Attendant: Seasonal/Clw #C0317 Restaurant Cook: 3 pos/Clw #C0342 Motel Housekeeper: Seasonal/Clw #C0316 Yard Person: Seas/Clw #C0341 Line Cook: FT/Blue River #CB0314 Housekeeping: Seas/Clw #C0340 Prep Cook/Kitchen Help: FT/PT BR #CB0313 Labourer: Casual/Clearwater #C0339 Waitress/Waiters: FT/PT Blue River #CB0312 Front Desk/Guest Service: Seas/Clw Cashier/Line Cook: 4 PT pos/Clw #C0311 #CB0336 Campground Attendant: Seas/Clw #C0310 Server: Seasonal/Clearwater #CB0335 Housekeeping: Seas/Clearwater #CB0334 Waitress/Waiter: Seas/Clw #C0309 9 Blue River Jobs: Restaurant Head Chef; Housekeeper: Seasonal/Clw #C0308 Reservations Coordinator; Reservations Front Desk Clerk: Seas/Clw #C0307 Carpenter: PT/2pos. /Clw #C0305 Supervisor; Maintenance Labourer, Manager & Admin. Assist; Payroll & Acc. Logging Truck Driver: FT/Clw #CB0299 Clerk, Housekeepers, Front Desk #C0332 Baker’s Helper: PT/Clw #C0291 German Speaking Tour Guide: Seas/Clw Pastry Chef: FT/Clw #C0290 Sightseeing Boat Operator: Seas/Blue #CB0331 River #C0281 Professional Driver: Seas/Clw #CB0330 Whitewater Rafting Inst: Seas/Clw #CB0275 Barista/General: Seas/Clw #C0239 Landscaper/Labourer: PT/Seas/Clw #C0327 Traffic Control: Casual/Clw #C0256

Free Workshops to help with your work search are available. Please contact us to register for one or all of these free workshops. May 6, 7 & 8, 2014 - “Back to Work Boot Camp” Workshops will be as follows:

Tues. May 6th Wed. May 7th Thurs. May 8th 9:00am-Noon Email/Internet Basics Resume/Cover Letters Building Positive Behaviours 12:30pm-3:30pm Labour Market Infor Dress for Success/Cold Calls & Networking Resumes & Interviews: Go hand in hand, so the better prepared you are the greater the impression you will make to your future employer. Please drop in & our friendly staff will assist you. Targeted Wage Subsidy (TWS): Are you currently on Employment Insurance or have you been in the last 3-5 years? If you have, you may be eligible for wage subsidy. Ask us for further info. Funding for Skill Enhancement: Recent or active EI clients with a career plan in mind seeking assistance through Service Canada are required to book an appointment with one of our Employment Counsellors. BLUE RIVER ITINERANT: An employment consultant comes to the Blue River School. Next visit is Tues. May 13th, from 12:30-2:30. If a one on one appointment is required, please call to set up a time prior to the drop in. Operated by Yellowhead Community Services The Employment Program of BC is funded by the Government of Canada & the Province of British Columbia

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RV Journeyman & Apprentice Technicians required at Voyager RV, B.C. Interior’s Largest RV dealer! We’re just completing a brand new RV Service shop, and need fulltime Apprentice and Journeyman RV technicians now. If you have a passion to join a great service team, and want to work on the best RV brands, now is the time! Competitive wages, plus bonus plans and benefits! No layoffs. Please send your resumes to parts@voyagerrv.ca (Attn: Logan) or fax 250-7664711.

Need a professional

STUCCO APPLICATORS to start immediately for a busy stucco company located in West Kelowna area. Position starts at $29.00/hr. Contact Kevin @ 250-862-7418 or email acestuccoltd@gmail.com Transportation / Heavy Duty Mechanic required in Nakusp, BC. Must be Red Seal Certified, able to work on a variety of makes, models of trucks, trailers, components. A CVIP Certificate, welding skills an asset. Full time position with flexible hours. Group benefits. Competitive wages. Fax or email resumes to: 250-2653853 or whrepair@telus.net

photographer? Portraits, weddings, special events, pet portraits, commercial. Affordable memories that last a lifetime. Seniors rates. Book now avoid & disappointment. Sorry no passport photos Jill Hayward 250-319-8023/250-672-0055

Garden & Lawn Jenkins Road Garden Centre Cnr Hwy 5 and Jenkins Road Open 10 am - 6 pm Closed Wednesday Bedding plants, perennials, shrubs, fruit trees, hanging baskets, veggies.

Handypersons Handy-Person 30 years exp. in flooring, siding, decks, fences, plumbing, repairs, etc. Call Ray Semrick 250-318-5925 (Barriere) Handy-Person 30 years exp. in flooring, siding, decks, fences, plumbing, repairs, etc. Call Ray Semrick 250-318-5925 (Barriere)

Merchandise for Sale

Work Wanted

Auctions

HAFI GRANTS Notice to low income seniors and persons with disability. You may qualify for a grant up to 20,000. to modify and adapt your home for improved safety and accessibility. For details contact your local HAFI expert Hans Ounpuu, Building contractor @ 250-674-3875.

BC LIVESTOCK SPRING AUCTION SALES May 3 – Williams Lake 10 am May 10 – Kamloops 10:30 am May 24 – Vanderhoof 11 am May 31– Prince George 10 am June 21 – Horsefly 10 am f.m.i. 250-573-3939 www.bclivestock.bc.ca HARVEY’S AUCTIONS SERVICE presents liquidation auction. Sat. May 10 at 10am. Fri. view 10am-4pm. Location: 4364 Barriere Twn Rd. ON THE BLOCK: Shop Equip., tools. SPECIALS: Sharp Lathe, 2 lrg Rollaway Tool Chests, Honda Woodsplitter & Tools, Tools & More. More details next week. Ph/fx 250-3767826 or Cell 250-319-2101

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Digital and film photographs. Phone 250-674-3252 or email:kmcneill@mercuryspeed.com

Free Items Free collection of history books. You pick up 250-6722101

Garage Sales 4th Annual Garage Sale To Die For May 3 9 am - Noon at North Thompson Funeral Home 73 Taren Drive Clearwater Moving Sale May 3 & 4 9 am - 3 pm 2172 Yellowhead Hwy Blackpool Rain or Shine

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Pursuant to the provisions of the Repairers Lien Act, the following vehicle registered to John Arthur Downes of 1820 Highland Dr. N, Kelowna, British Columbia, will be sold on Friday, May 16, 2014 to recover the amount of $1,559.25 plus all applicable taxes and costs.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Repairers Lien Act, the following vehicle registered to Johnson Sun of 11260 Lansdowne Dr, Surrey. B.C. will be sold on May 16, 2014 to recover amount of $936.39, plus all applicable taxes and costs.

Vehicle Description: 1993 Green Honda Civic 2 Dr Coupe Vehicle Identification No. 2HGEJ2144PH009193

Vehicle description: 2002 Black Honda Civic 2 DR Coupe Vehicle Identification No. 1HGEM22592L800264

The said Vehicle can be viewed at Clearwater Towing, 516 Swanson Rd. Clearwater, B.C. during regular business hours.

The said vehicle can be viewed at Clearwater Towing, 516 Swanson Rd. Clearwater, B.C. during regular business hours.

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The said vehicle will be sold on AS IS basis. The highest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted.

The said vehicle will be sold on a AS IS basis. The highest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted.

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Misc. Wanted Collectors Currently Buying: Coin Collections, Antiques, Native Art, Old Silver, Paintings, Jewellery etc. We Deal with Estates 778-281-0030 Used Postage Stamps

Support International Scouting by donating used stamps which are sorted & sold to raise money for the International Development Fund of the International Scout & Guide Fellowship. This fund pays for training for Scouters in the third world. Drop stamps off at front counter of the Star/Journal in Barriere, or call Margaret at (250)672-9330.

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Rentals Duplex / 4 Plex Barriere: large 1 bdrm apartment in quiet neighbourhood.750sqft. $615/mo. Pets negotiable. Call 250-682-2231

Homes for Rent 3 bdrm house for rent. Rural setting. $650/mth. DD & ref. req. 5 app. incld. Avail. May 1/14. Call 250-672-5660 for viewing. Clearwater: 3bdrm, 2bath home, Weyerhaeuser sub. Close to schools & amenities, f/bsmt, fenced yd, all appl. $1200/mo. Avail immed. Call 250-674-8750 for more info.

Suites, Lower Birch Island: 2bdrm suite. Incl sat tv, utilities & laundry. Wood Heat. Available May 1. Ph. 250-674-1768

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Between

In the Supreme Court of British Columbia

No. KAM-S-H-49568 Kamloops Registry

Royal Bank of Canada

Petitioner

and John Kristiansen Lesley Elizabeth Kristiansen also known as Lesley Kristiansen Respondents

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION To:

Lesley Elizabeth Kristiansen also known as Lesley Kristiansen

TAKE NOTICE THAT on April10, 2014, an order was made for alternative service upon you of a foreclosure petition and supporting affidavits issued from Kamloops Registry, Supreme Court of British Columbia in action number KAM-S-H-49568 by way of this advertisement. In the proceeding the Petitioner seeks judgment against you for debts owed to the Petitioner. You have 21 days after service to enter a response, failing which proceedings in default may be taken against you. You may obtain a copy of the foreclosure petition, supporting affidavits and the order for alternative service from the Kamloops Registry, at 455 Columbia Street, Kamloops, British Columbia .

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Fishing, hiking, hunting, quadding, snowmobiling or just relaxation. Great access within 3 hours of the lower mainland, 40 km from Princeton and steps to Osprey Lake. 2 years new this 3 bedroom, 2 bath open concept chalet has it all & more. Includes a guest cabin with a bedroom, living/sitting area, kitchen & bathroom. New detached garage for storing the toys. Call Adrienne (Royal Lepage Parkside Realty) at 250-809-6322 for a private viewing.

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Anatomy of a flight’s beginning – Australian trip, part 3 Somehow my youngest sister, a published author always on the lookout for a story, and whom we visited during our trip Down Under, sensed our flight from Cairns back to the Gold Coast, was destined to show up in print in the Clearwater Times. It began when I was almost run over by a cyclist during a short walk along the esplanade before going to the airport. However, we checked in successfully, drifting through an uncharacteristically short line-up. Surviving security checks is a challenge for husband John and me these days, as bionic hip and knee always change the light from green to red immediately we enter the portal. The wand wielded by a polite security office soon confirmed our metal replacements. “Shoes off,” she continued. Some airports reward me for being 75+ by letting me keep them on. Not this time. All’s well, we thought, as my husband, sister, and I gathered our stuff. “Have you had the explosive test?” asked a different officer, touching me lightly on the shoulder.

Trekking Tales

By Kay Knox “Never have.” “Step over here, please.” With a different wand he tapped my shoes, arm, and more bits, before showing the wand to his computer. Happily, nothing exploded and we were finally free. Soon seated at a table with a small cup of coffee and a cookie apiece (over $16 total), we were approached by a pleasant lady and, after identifying herself, asked how we liked it here. “It’s terrible – can’t stand it!” teased my sister before confessing that she lived

happily on nearby Atherton Tableland. Needless to say, the gal changed her focus. “Will you fill out these survey forms?” she begged. When we accepted, she dug deeper into her bag of folders and put some typically Aussie candies on the table. “We always pay our way,” she grinned before wandering off to find her next “victim”. Loaded with thanks and hugs, my sister then left us to our task. She had a short list of her own to complete before winding her way back up through rain forest onto the beautifully treed, green pastoral tableland and their fertile farm. When it was time to board, we became nicely confused about which line to stand in and were politely shuffled from here to there, before walking out into the blazing heat of the tarmac and the prospect of climbing steep steps onto the plane. Oops, missed the ramp, a longer but easier grade. Staff members were getting to know us by this stage! With everyone seated on board, the pilot had a brief announcement: “Engineers are dealing with a small tech-

Kamloops plans model train meet May 2 and 3 Submitted Everyone has a soft spot for trains, especially in the Kamloops area. We have the CPR, CN, VIA, and Rocky Mountaineer all running through here, not to mention the one we’re especially proud of, our 100 year old steam train, the #2141. On May 2 and May 3 you’ll get a chance to see lots more trains… in miniature. Kamloops is hosting the National Model Railway Associations Pacific Northwest model train meet. Model railroaders from .BC., Alberta, and the northwest states will gather at

the Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers Way, to operate their model trains, attend modeling clinics, railway presentations, enter modeling contests, buy and sell model trains and railway artifacts, and more. The halls will be filled with model railway operating layouts large and small, model trains of all scales and ages, steam and diesel, from the 1800’s to today’s modern giants, train displays, train movies, contests, door prizes, refreshments, and lots of fun for all ages. And as a special feature the world famous Kamloops Rube Band will be putting on a ‘Save Our Steam Engine’ concert on Saturday at 1:00 p.m.

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Forest industry says proposed federal mountain caribou recovery plan will be ‘catastrophe’ Aaron Orlando – Revelstoke Times Review A Revelstokebased forest industry stakeholder group is joining provincial and regional forest industry associations in their opposition to a proposed federal plan to save mountain caribou. The Revelstokebased Columbia River Wet Belt Group has joined the Council of Forest Industries and the Interior Lumber Manufacturers Association in a warning that the recently-announced federal plan will have “devastating” and “catastrophic” impacts on the B.C. Interior forest industry, including here in Revelstoke. They are rallying against the ‘Recovery Strategy for the Woodland Caribou, Southern Mountain Caribou population in Canada,’ a federal recovery plan which opened for consultation on Jan. 17, 2014 – just three days after the federal government lost a court challenge brought on by a coalition of environmental groups. The environmental groups – including Ecojustice, Wildsight, David Suzuki Foundation, Wilderness Committee and Sierra Club of B.C. – challenged the federal government’s lack of action implementing Species at Risk Act (SARA) plans. Their lawyers argued the

Forestry stakeholders say a proposed new federal mountain caribou recovery plan will be catastrophic for the Revelstoke-area forestry industry. BC Government image

federal government broke the law by not implementing recovery plans for threatened species. In her Jan. 14 order, Federal Court Justice Anne Mactavish found that he Minister of the Environment “has acted unlawfully in failing to post proposed recovery strategies for the … Southern Mountain Caribou within the statutory timelines prescribed in the Species at Risk Act.” As part of the

legal proceedings, the Minister of Environment’s lawyers committed to posting the Southern Mountain Caribou recovery plan by Jan. 17, 2014 – it should have been done by 2007 under SARA legislation. The B.C. forest industry stakeholders are concerned the federal plan was done hastily – triggered in part by the court action – and criticize it on several points. They say it’s a

broad plan that doesn’t mesh well with the existing provincial mountain caribou recovery plan. They say it’s vague on key points; for example, it relies on percentage targets to describe how much low-level critical habitat has been set aside, but doesn’t elaborate with equivalent maps. Stella-Jones Revelstoke forester Ashley Ladyman is the chairperson of the Columbia River Wet Belt Group. “It blindsided every-

body,” he told the Times Review of the federal plan. He said stakeholders had put significant effort into the existing provincial plan – the Mountain Caribou Recovery Implementation Plan (MCRIP) – which was enacted in 2007, including careful tailoring at the regional level. This included significant reductions in the harvestable land base around Revelstoke. He said the

federal plan was “heavy-handed and unstrategic,” saying it wasn’t clear how it’s meant to overlap with the existing provincial plan. The Revelstoke industry group also criticizes the federal plan for insufficient work on predator management, saying the wording is “vague” and wouldn’t force necessary “intensive and extensive” predator control plans. Is Revelstoke industry convinced the federal plan will

lead to “devastating” and “catastrophic” job losses in forestry here, as they say? “We picked those words absolutely deliberately. We fully believe it,” Ladyman said. “There’s only so many places to go log, and it’s getting tougher and tougher. It will cause a reduction in allowable cuts, and reduction in our amount of economy of scale we can put towards making the business still work, no question.”

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