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First prize in the parade Participants on the North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Center float celebrate after winning first place in the clubs and organizations category at Clearwater’s annual May Day parade on Saturday, May 17. Pictured are (l-r) Mia Preston, Tiffany Preston, Rose McArthur, Ripley Cuthbert, Hen-ray Cuthbert, Tish Cuthbert and Charlene Cuthbert. More parade photos are on pages A10 and A11 inside. Photo by Keith McNeill

Renovations proceed at new Dutch Lake community centre Wells Gray Country (Area A) director Tim Pennell (l) listens as District of Clearwater chief administrative officer Leslie Groulx describes renovations underway to convert the former Dutch Lake Elementary School into a community center to MLA Terry Lake. Lake, along with M.P. Cathy McLeod, took a tour of the facility following the parade on Saturday. The space they are standing in was formerly a hallway and willl become part of the District's administrative offices. Walls have been removed from former classrooms in front and behind them. Yellowhead Community Services will will locate many of its programs in the north wing of the former school, as will Thompson Rivers University. Grants from senior levels of government are covering a large part of the cost of the project. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Clearwater murder is part of a bigger pattern She said the shelter is always at capacity, noting if a woman or family moves out, those spaces are filled within 48 hours. About 300 women access outreach services every year, she said, and another 400 to 500 women per year will call the shelter to ask for help or referrals to other services. Walker said staff are seeing increased complexities in cases they deal with — more women facing barriers to income or legal assistance, for example, or trying to navigate the government bureaucracy to access services. “She’s already stressed,” Walker said of the typical woman with whom the shelter deals. “It is very daunting to face any of these systems, even as someone who knows how to navigate them. Imagine being afraid and alone and trying to do it.” Walker said staff are also seeing situations with more violence, mental-health and substance-abuse issues than before.

Dale Bass – Kamloops This Week One of the most dangerous times for women in violent relationships is when they leave, said Michele Walker of the Kamloops Y Women’s Shelter. The director of its violence against women intervention and support services spoke following the murder of a mother of three by her estranged partner in Clearwater. Angila Wilson was killed on Monday, April 21. Her estranged common-law husband was arrested and charged with her murder. “The perpetrator has no control anymore and the violence can escalate as he tries to regain control," Walker said. “There is risk when she is in the relationship, but it ramps up when she leaves.” Walker said the past three months have been "incredibly busy" for staff at the shelter.

And, she said, the “system” is even harder to get through if the woman is aboriginal, an immigrant or a refugee. Children who witness violence in the home “carry that violence with them,” Walker said, but whether it leaves them scarred depends on the supports they can access through adulthood. Walker criticized language used by the media when covering domestic violence when referring to a "killing" rather than a "murder" and when referring to a "domestic dispute" rather than a "violent relationship." “The language we use minimizes their experiences,” she said. Walker said society often criticizes women who don’t leave violent relationships, asking why they didn’t call police, contact support services or flee the house. She said most women learn how to navigate the violence in the home, recognizing the triggers that will cause the violence and knowing what to expect.

“That’s why we tell women – and the community – this is not their fault. He is the one who chose violence,” Walker said. “When society blames women, we ask ‘Why wasn’t he stopped? What was done to stop him?’” To contact the Y Women’s Emergency Shelter in Kamloops, call 250-374-6162. For information on outreach services, call 250-376-7800 or 250-320-3110. The Safe Home Response Service in Clearwater can be reached by calling 250674-2135. In Barriere, the number is 250672-6444. Fundraiser update: A barbeque held May 11 to benefit Angila Wilson's three children raised $1,624.10, according to Bayley's Bistro owner Noreen Venables. Pharmasave provided the pop for the fundraiser, Safety Mart contributed the buns, and Bayley's Bistro provided the rest of the food plus the labor.

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Recognizing hard work Blackpool Hall Heritage Society board member Hans Krauseneck (l) and Star Lake Women's Institute secretary-treasurer Wanda Richter present Mel Sasek with the Erland Lee award for his tireless work in renovating the hall. The Erland Lee award is named after an Ontario farmer who helped set up the first women's institute. Ten are given out each year, one in each province, to men to have helped the women's institutes. Photo by Keith McNeill

Highlights of May 8 TNRD Board Meeting TNRD The Thompson Nicola Board of Directors meeting held on May 8 covered a number of items on the agenda, with highlights as follows: On April 17, a recommendation was passed to increase tipping fees for disposal of household refuse and Demolition & Land Clearing (DLC) materials at TNRD solid-waste management facilities. Bylaw 2454, 2014, was adopted, which means that tipping fees in the TNRD will be comparable to surrounding regional districts, as required by the TNRD Solid Waste Management Plan. The contract for the construction of the site works at the 70 Mile Eco-Depot was awarded to South Cariboo Ventures Ltd.,

for a maximum price of $500,258.63 plus applicable taxes. The Dangerous Dog Control Service came into effect Jan. 1, 2014. In the first quarter of operating the service, approximately 15 calls were responded to either over the phone or in person. Three of the calls have resulted in investigations. One of the investigations has led to issuing a letter of warning. A referendum is scheduled for June 21 to obtain the electors’ opinion on the establishment of the Spences Bridge Community Park and Recreation Financial Contribution Service Area. The Lytton Legion building will be upgrading its heating system, insulation, and electrical and plumbing fixtures with money

from the Federal Gas Tax Revenues – Community Works Fund from Electoral Area “I” (Blue Sky Country). Continued on page A6

Members of Wells Gray Gallery are eagerly preparing for the gallery's grand reopening on Saturday, May 24, to be held in partnership with Wells Gray Information Centre’s re-opening and unveiling of new natural history exhibits. The gallery is run by Wells Gray Artist Society, a memberdriven non-profit society with a strong mandate to support and develop local arts and culture. Centrally located in the lower level of the Infocentre, the gallery has begun to form a cultural hub through which the greater community can connect with some of its’ talented artists. In the gallery’s first two seasons, members offered free community workshops, artist demonstrations, collaborated with other groups to develop the Winter Market and Night Market in addition to offering beautifully crafted, handmade local art. In its third season, Wells Gray Gallery is excited introduce Young Wells Gray Artists, a program through which Clearwater’s creative kids can display and sell their work.

Happy 50th Anniversary Rose & Bob Cunningham ~From your many friends and family

The Night Market will be moving to Thursday evenings starting on June 18. Music will be a regular feature. A new structure has made membership an easy option for local artists and the gallery is planning to open an online store this season to help pique even more interest in this spectacular region. Wells Gray Gallery’s ongoing success is due to the hardworking and

passionate dedication of its members to enhance local cultural opportunities and to the amazing reception from Clearwater and area. “[Wells Gray] Gallery is invaluable – both as a way for local artisans to display their work and for local residents and travellers to seek out unique gifts for others and themselves.” says Christi Dobi, a regular visitor to the gallery. When purchasing a piece of local

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What’s Happening WHAT’S HAPPENING?

Outdoor Community Soccer (Grades 8 to Adult): Tuesdays, 5:30pm-7:00pm, CSS Field, $2 Drop In. Indoor Community Soccer (Grades 8 to Adult): Thursdays, 7:30pm-9:00pm, CSS Gym, $2 Drop In. FREE Community Tennis: Thursday May 22nd–June 19th, 6:00pm– 7:00pm, Rotary Tennis Courts. FREE Community Event: Walk With Your Docs!: Monday May 26th, 6:00pm-7:00pm at CSS

Amphitheatre. 5 km stroll, walk, run or bike. Chat with Dr. Soles and meet the new doctors! Lots of great prizes including a $200 gift card to Runner's Sole will be given away!

Bike to Work Week! May 25th - 31st, Register as an individual or a team! Track your km, prizes given

to the teams with the most distance! To register: email healthyliving@docbc.ca or call 250-674-1878.

Bike to School Week!: May 26th– 30th at Raft River Elementary and CSS. Put your name in the draw box in your school's main office every day you bike to school! Prizes to be drawn Friday, May 30th.

RCMP hosted Bike Rodeo: May 30th at Raft River Elementary School.

For more info contact the RCMP at email: melody.romeo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Water Restrictions:

Water restrictions are now in effect until September 30th, 2014. Watering hours will be between 6:00am-10:00am and 6:00pm-10:00pm. Even numbered properties may water on even numbered days. Odd numbered properties may water on odd numbered days (for example: house number 366 may water on 2nd, 4th etc. of month and house number 125 may water on 3rd, 5th etc. of the month).

Fire Restrictions – Outdoor Fires:

Residential: Open burning of dry garden and yard refuse is allowed during spring and fall each year without a permit (must not be larger than 1 meter by 1 meter and shall not be more than 1.5 meters high), however, open burning is banned within the District of Clearwater effective June 15 until October 1. Commercial: Permits are required. To obtain a Burning Permit, please complete Schedule “E” of the Clearwater Volunteer Fire Department Regulation Bylaw No. 79, 2011, available at www.districtofclearwater.com.

Upcoming Events:

May 25th-31st – Bike to Work Week – call 250-674-1878 for details June 8th – Free Dump Day, Clearwater Eco-Depot June 14th – Rotary Golf Tournament – Lacarya Golf Course

Upcoming Meetings of Council:

June 3rd, 2014 – Economic Development meeting – 5:00pm June 3rd, 2014 – Regular Council Meeting – 7:00pm June 17th 2014 – Infrastructure Committee Meeting – 5:00pm June 17th, 2014 – Regular Council Meeting – 7:00pm

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art, it’s not just the object that you take home. You take home a unique perspective of the place and time you’ve chosen to explore as a resident or visitor. All work in Wells Gray Gallery is handcrafted from a wide variety of raw materials. Wells Gray Gallery welcomes applications from all local artists and craftspeople. For more information email wellsgraygallery@gmail.com or phone 250-674-8775.

Road Maintenance Contacts District of Clearwater Municipal Roads - 250.674.8776 Argo Highway Maintenance 1.800.661.2025.

Civic address: 132 Station Road Box 157, Clearwater,B.C. V0E 1N0 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30 District Office Ph: 250-674-2257 • Fax: 250-674-2173 email address: admin@districtofclearwater.com

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Opinion

“ It is foolish to tear one's hair in grief, as though sorrow would be made less by baldness.” - Marcus Tullius Cicero, statesman Guest editorial by Phil Elder

Sunset for fossil fuels? A carbon fee of $50 or $60 per tonne could reduce carbon emissions by the necessary 80 per cent by 2050

Vaccinations not just for kids Editor, The Times:

In the past 50 years, vaccinations have saved more lives than any other health intervention. Vaccines are very safe, safer than therapeutic medicines and far safer than the consequences of the diseases that they protect against. They are also highly costeffective. For example, for every $16 invested into providing the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to children, a life is saved. This can be compared to other effective public health interventions such as driver and passenger air bags, which cost $61,000 per life saved, or smoke detectors in homes at $210,000 per life saved. But vaccines are not just kids’ stuff. Adults need them, too. While some vaccines provide lifelong protection after a short series of shots, certain vaccines need booster doses, most nota-

bly tetanus, which should be received every 10 years. Other vaccines are only routinely recommended once one becomes a senior. Young adult women are now being offered the HPV vaccine, which protects against 70 per cent of the causes of cervical cancer. Unlike other vaccines, the influenza vaccine is given annually. This vaccine is formulated each year based on the types of circulating influenza viruses that are causing the most serious disease. Response to the vaccine is best in healthy individuals and only partially effective in people who are frail, elderly or have significant chronic diseases. This is why it is so important for healthy people who live with or care for those most at risk of severe outcomes from influenza also get the vaccine. If you are travelling abroad, going back to college, preg-

nant, entering into a healthcare profession or have any chronic underlying health conditions, you should ask your physician or call your local public health unit to find out which vaccines are recommended for you. The best reason to get vaccinated is that it protects you, and it protects the people around you. This is an important concept because vaccinated individuals become a ring of protection around the most vulnerable people in our families and communities, such as infants and children, the elderly and those with chronic diseases. Vaccines have been a powerful tool to reduce disease, disability, death and inequities for people of all ages and in all places. But they can only work if people continue to be vaccinated. Are you up to date?

Dr. Charmaine Enns, Medical health officer, Island Health

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CALGARY, AB/ Troy Media/ - Let's do a thought experiment. Pretend you're a shareholder in an oil and gas, or coal, company. At the annual general meeting, the treasurer cheerfully states the impressive net present value of the company's reserves, while the CEO announces a multi-million dollar exploration budget for the coming year. But you're nervous. Recently you read the International Energy Agency's announcement that twothirds of presently known fossil fuel reserves can never be burned if the world is to avoid catastrophic climate change. In fact, the notoriously conservative IEA predicts an intolerable rise in global temperatures of up to six degrees Celsius if we carry on business as usual. You also know that virtually every serious scientist on Earth agrees with the IEA, even though debate continues on some details. Major cuts in greenhouse gas emissions are essential. Has your company radically overstated the value of reserves which may never be burned? Is it not risky to spend more money exploring for more? What should you do? You're not an expert. But maybe you'll stand up and ask if the board of directors is risking the company by assuming the future will be like the past. On May 9, Dr. Tom Rand, a brilliant venture capitalist and policy analyst, gave a powerful presentation at the University of Calgary, where he argued that IF a carbon fee is used to end the free dumping of greenhouse gas emissions into our atmosphere, renewable energy will be cheaper than all but the lowest-cost fossil fuels. (This fee will also spur significant energy conservation.) His only question is whether we can scale up the huge conversion to renewable energy fast enough.

We voters have to tell governments to set a proper fee on carbon. If we do, clean, renewable energy will displace the highest cost fossil fuels (oil sands and coal) because of market economics, "the most powerful tool we have at our disposal". In his book, Waking the Frog (whose title refers to the wellknown metaphor of a cold-blooded frog in a pot adjusting to incremental temperature increases until it dies in boiling water), Dr. Rand argues that: "The good news is that we can solve the climate problem. The capital we need sits in our pension funds and money markets, the policy tools we need to unlock it are well understood (if politically problematic), and existing clean technology and emerging innovations are fully capable of powering our civilization. Aggressive action is nowhere near as expensive as opponents claim." Rand argues that a carbon fee of $50 or $60 per tonne would so accelerate the scale-up of clean tech renewable energy that we would be on the path toward reducing carbon emissions by the necessary 80 per cent by 2050. "A price on carbon is not a left-wing conspiracy to control the world. It is the best tool in our arsenal to unleash the might of our industry, capital and entrepreneurs." Another important point he makes is that there is no "us", the good renewable guys, and "them", the reactionary coal-burning utilities and oil sands operators. We are all immersed in the pot of hot water. If we help each other, everybody can climb out. – Phil Elder is Emeritus Professor of Environmental and Planning Law with the Faculty of Environmental Design at the University of Calgary.

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Question of the Week

? Are you concerned about flooding this year ?

Emery Baker:

No, because it's getting hot enough soon enough. If it keeps up like this, we'll be okay, I hope.

Geraldine Hawkes:

Not so far. The water hasn't risen up high enough in the creek.

Group calls for delay in Upper Clearwater logging Editor, The Times

I am writing on behalf of the Wells Gray Action Committee (WGAC) – a grassroots group formed to oppose plans by Canfor to log in the Upper Clearwater Valley. Canfor proposes to begin logging the lower and especially middle slopes of the Trophy Mountains later this summer. Industrial scale logging in the Upper Clearwater Valley north of Spahats flies in the face of a binding agreement (the Guiding Principles) signed into effect in 2000 between area residents and the BC Ministry of Forests. At a recent public meeting, the residents of Upper Clearwater voted overwhelmingly to reaffirm their support for that agreement, and called for a moratorium on industrial scale logging north of Spahats. There are many other reasons to resist the Canfor plan – viewscape concerns, potential catastrophic floods, disruption of domestic water supply, tourism values, park adjacency, connectivity with Clearwater, impacts on wildlife, impacts on proposed Geopark status, impact on economic diversification, the poor track record of previous high-elevation logging in that

area, harm to mountain caribou, and so on. Canfor’s single-use, minimum-legal-obligation approach fails to properly account for any of these factors. It also fails to meet Canfor’s own stated obligations to its social contract. Don Kayne, Canfor’s president and CEO has recently made some very positive and powerful statements regarding Canfor’s commitments to sustainability. In a 2012 Vancouver Sun opinion piece he wrote, “Canfor will not support actions that overturn landscape objectives set through public planning processes unless there is full public consultation and support. We will not support actions that impact parks or critical habitat for species at risk....” The WGAC takes the view that there is a serious discrepancy between Canfor-Vavenby’s plan and Mr. Kayne’s stated commitments. Amongst other things, Canfor Vavenby is set to overturn landscape objectives described in the Guiding Principles without any meaningful consultations. Also, it puts Wells Gray’s endangered mountain caribou at risk by greatly increasing early seral (intermediate succession stage) habitat. In the end

Neil Stearns:

the plan to log in the Upper Clearwater is not in the best interest of anyone – not even, ultimately, Canfor’s shareholders. Decisions made in the coming month are likely to resonate in our community for decades to come. Accordingly, we add our voice to the call for a moratorium on industrial scale logging in Upper Clearwater. No further logging should be allowed to proceed until such a time as the full impact of Canfor’s plan has been fully addressed by a wide range of stakeholders. If you’d like to help the Wells Gray Action Committee work toward a brighter future for the area, please contact the WGAC at ThinkWellsGray@ gmx.ca or call 250.674.0270.

Not really. We're just going to get it anyways, if there is any. It's hard to say if there will be any flooding at all.

Rolland Bourdages (with Tui and Hadia):

No, because the snow's almost gone from Raft Mt. and the river's still only a bit high ... unless it rains.

Susan Corbett:

Yes, because I live on the Flats and I have a trench dug and it's full. I have an underground spring and it's flowing.

Kids Club recognizes its volunteers Editor, The Times:

It is the 10th year for Clearwater Kids Club. We would like to show some recognition for the teens who weekly volunteer and attend the local Kids Club every Thursday at the Clearwater New Life Assembly building. Larissa and Michaela Daase, and Keiran Jones have faithfully attended and given their own time to spend with kids teaching them how to work as a team together and respecting Larissa Daase and Kieran Jones have been involved with Clearwater others. Keiran was our earli- Kids Club for a long time. Missing is their fellow volunteer, Michaela Daase. est attendee. He started Photo submitted at five years old and has to us all as they have also worked at Bible camps worked his way up to become our games leader. and been a part of our local community events. Larissa started leading teams through games at an We need to admire the determination of young early age and entertained music with guitar accom- people when they take on responsibility in our panying our sons with guitar and piano. Michaela community and follow through with such dedicahas been instrumental in team leading and skits tion as these three have. Thank you, to all three. and using her knowledge with our new computer. Bobbi Seib These teens also do puppet shows, Bible memoClearwater, B.C. ry verses and crafts. They are a continued Blessing

Erik Milton Wells Gray Action Committee cc: Don Kayne, president and CEO, Canfor

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YEARS AGO:

Birch Island Women's Institute hosted the 20th annual rally of North Thompson Women's Institutes. Voters in six Interior school districts overwhelmingly approved the establishment of a regional college to serve the Mainline-

Cariboo area. Clearwater Secondary School students received details about their foster child — Nguyen Thi Re. When able to find work, her father earned $1.71 per day cleaning up debris in the Hue area left behind after the Tet offensive of the Vietnam War.

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previous four years. YEARS AGO:

Clearwater's May Queen was Grace Haynes. Her princesses were Lorna Madden and Suze Krauseneck. School District 26 was seeking to have a full-time superintendent after having had five different part-time inspectors over the

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YEARS AGO:

Yellowhead Ecological Association secretary Colleen Foster encouraged the public to attend a hearing of the Royal Commission on Uranium Mining in B.C., scheduled to be held in Clearwater. The Sportsplex was closed until further notice following the narrow defeat of a referendum to provide more funding.

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YEARS AGO:

The "great annual debate" about how to pay for the Clearwater tourist booth was repeated again at a Chamber of Commerce meeting. Chamber president Albert Lahaie hoped to get an operating grant from the province for the following year, but needed $3,000 from area businesses to keep the booth open for 90 days to qualify. Clearwater Carlings won the annual May Day softball tournament. Darrin Yurkiw was most valuable player.

YEARS AGO: Local pioneer Frank Capostinsky was on hand when Clearwater's ball-field was formally dedicated to him and his wife, Verla. Grizzly Anglers discovered a large magnet in the spawning channel at Dutch Lake. Club members had suspected for a period of time that coins had been disap-

BACK IN TIME pearing from the wishing well.

YEARS AGO: Collapse of a major culvert structure made the Clearwater River Road impassable past 21 km. Repairs, estimated to cost about $60,000, were not to take place until July 15 to protect the salmon fishery. In the meantime, river rafters would limit themselves to half-day trips, said Robert Beaudry, owneroperator of Clearwater Expeditions. Everyone was invited to help plant the former Camp Two yard. For every tree planted, Slocan-Vavenby would give a donation to the highway rescue van fund.

YEARS AGO:

The high school program at Blue River was temporarily being put on hold, said school trustee Hazel Wadlegger. The program was in its second year, and made use of the Pathfinders computerized learning system. Only nine students had signed up. There was a 50/50 chance flood waters could reach 1972 heights, said Provincial Emergency Program

regional manager Rod Salem. “The bottom line is there is a heck of a lot of snow up there, and it’s going to come down sooner or later,” he said.

YEARS AGO:

The RCMP emergency response team assisted in the arrest of a Blue River man. The 43-year-old was wanted in the USA and had been living in Canada under an assumed name. A straw poll held at the end of an information meeting about a proposed aquatic center in Clearwater was 170 - 20 in favor of going ahead with the project. A cohort of 24 exhange students from Quebec City enjoyed a tour of Mike Wiegele Heli-ski Village in Blue River. Hosted by students from CSS for a week, they also went skiing in Banff, rafted the Clearwater River with IWE, toured Clearwater Lake, visited Wadlegger's sawmill and took part in a First Nations supper and dance. North Thompson Community Skills Center, North Thompson Indian Band, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and Wells Gray Country services committee were cooperating on a project called “First Nations

Interpretation of the Raft River Sockeye Run,” reported skills center education coordinator Sylvia Arduini.

YEARS AGO: Grade 7 student Christopher Coulson presented a petition of 105 names to District of Clearwater council calling for improvements to the terrain park to make it safer. Coulson told council that he recently moved to Clearwater from Chilliwack where there were several skateboard parks that had smooth concrete and were easy for skateboarders to ride on. Smoother pavement would make the park safer for bikers as well as skateboarders, he said. Clearwater’s annual May Day parade was another success, according to reports from Ursula Schaer, spokesperson for Clearwater Rotary Club, the event’s organizers. A total of 11 business floats and 13 floats from clubs or organizations took part this year, she said. Schaer estimated about 250 people were in the parade, whether riding on the floats, on horseback, walking or biking.

YEAR AGO:

Members of the Pelton family rode in a 1974 Ford two-ton in Clearwater's May Day parade. The pickup had carried the family from Plenty, Saskatchewan to Kamloops in the spring of 1947.

TNRD looks at Mud crossing closure Continued from page A3 The Gas Tax Funds will provide up to $35,000 for the various upgrades. Three referrals were received from FrontCounter BC for Investigative Licenses enabling assessments, studies, and the collection of wind data to assess viability of wind power generation in numerous mountain sites in Electoral Areas “M” and “N”, with all sites being on Crown land.

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B.C. asks Kinder Morgan for more details on spill prevention and response Ministry of Environment VICTORIA – As part of its ongoing representation of British Columbia's interests, the Province has submitted more than 70 information requests to Kinder Morgan on the Trans Mountain Expansion project. The information requests deal with maritime and land-based spill systems. "We are using the information request process to better understand Kinder Morgan's plans for implementing marine and land oil spill response, prevention and recovery systems," said Environment Minister Mary Polak. "We are asking the company to provide more detail than is contained in their application so that we can continue our analysis of the extent to which they will deliver the world-class systems that we require." Provincial experts have been reviewing Kinder Morgan's application since it was submitted to the National Energy Board in December 2013. The Province's information requests cover areas such as spill response planning, capacity and standards, tanker requirements, personnel and training and the company's emergency management program. B.C. has established five key requirements that must be met before the Province will consider support of any heavy oil pipeline. Those are:

• Successful completion of the environmental review process; • World-leading marine oil spill response, prevention and recovery systems for B.C.'s coastline and ocean to manage and mitigate the risks and costs of heavy-oil pipelines and shipments; • World-leading practices for land oil spill prevention, response and recovery systems to manage and mitigate the risks and costs of heavy-oil pipelines; • Legal requirements regarding Aboriginal and treaty rights are addressed, and First Nations are provided with the opportunities, information and resources necessary to participate in and benefit from a heavy-oil project; and • British Columbia receives a fair share of the fiscal and economic benefits of a proposed heavy-oil project that reflects the level, degree and nature of the risk borne by the province, the environment and taxpayers. The Province will review the responses that Kinder Morgan provides as part of its preparation for the argument phase of the hearings, currently set for February 2015. "By participating actively in the National Energy Board review, we are working to ensure that this project, should it proceed, meets the highest standards of environmental protection and protects British Columbians from environmental and financial risk," Polak said.

FRPA gets report card after 10 years Forest Practices Board VICTORIA – The 10-year-old Forest and Range Practices Act, aimed at reducing cost and complexity for industry while maintaining high environmental standards, has been partly implemented and is working in most situations. However, some aspects of implementation are not complete or are not working as well as expected and improvement is needed, according to a Forest Practices Board report issued today. "Now that 10 years have passed, we felt it was timely to inform the public about how well the act is working, based on our audits and investigations," said board chair Tim Ryan. "We have published over 250 reports as part of our oversight of industry practices and government enforcement of this legisla-

tion. That body of work says a lot about what's working well and where the issues are." "Our work shows that forest practices generally comply with the legislation, subject to the recent increase in noncompliances we have been finding in audits and investigations," said Ryan. "But the determination of whether those practices achieve government's objectives is still a work in progress." The report provides observations and ratings for the components of the legislative framework concluding that: • Government objectives for forest and range values have not been fully established, and some are unclear. • Forest stewardship plans required under FRPA have limited usefulness for either planning or the public engagement they are supposed to encourage. • Some forest practice

requirements are not clear. • Government compliance and enforcement is not as thorough as it once was. • Monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of practices could do more to encourage improvement to the regulations and operational performance. The report also includes advice on what needs to be done to achieve the intent of the legislation and ensure B.C. has sound forest and range practices that warrant public confidence. The Forest Practices Board is B.C.'s independent watchdog for sound forest and range practices, reporting its findings and recommendations directly to the public and government. The board investigates and reports on current forestry and range issues and makes recommendations for improvement to practices and legislation.

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What's in that mouthwash? Clearwater secondary chemistry 11 student Aliya Bieber takes part in the annual TRU chemistry contest at Thompson Rivers University on Wednesday, May 14. The 50 students representing eight schools analyzed an antiseptic component of mouthwash during the always-popular component. Boden Eakins, Jessie Fraser, Larson Wadlegger, Jacob Madden, and Curtis Podbisky also participated from Clearwater. Eakins scored the highest on the exam … 25/25. Photo by Dave Eagles/KTW

Women in Business luncheon promotes local markets Submitted Kathy Downey was the guest speaker for the Women in Business luncheon held at the Wells Gray Inn on May 8. Kathy spoke on the importance of the Indoor Market, which is held every Saturday from May until September at the Elks Hall, from 9 a.m. 12 p.m. The Indoor Market is open to all small or home-based businesses, artisans, artists and crafters that would like to showcase their merchandise. Tables rent for $10 each and they are supplied at the hall. For those that cannot attend the markets, Kathy will showcase their businesses with signage and business cards for a small fee of $25 per month. Clearwater entrepreneur Kathy Downey receives Everyone is welcome and there is no entrance a bouquet during a Women in Business luncheon held May 8. Photo submitted fee. Kathy will also be in charge of the upcoming Night Market, which will start in June at the Information Center on Thursday evenings. Spaces will rent for $10 and you must supply your own table/s and tents. If you would like more information on either of these markets, or to book your space, please call 250-674-3763 or 778-208-5359. Kathy was surprised with a beautiful bouquet of flowers from the Elks Hall for all the hard work in making the Indoor Market a success during her presentation at the luncheon.

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This year’s Rotary conference was held in Yakima, Washington. That’s about as far south as cross-border District 5060 extends, with Clearwater, B.C. its northernmost club. Hazel Wadlegger, our Rotary Exchange Student Daniela Romero from Bolivia, and I set off to check it out. Travelling on our “dime”, we could adjust it as we felt the urge. An overnight stop in Osoyoos en route turned the 800+ km trip down into a more relaxed drive. Upon our arrival on Thursday after-

noon, May 1, Daniela was swooped up by the other 29 exchange students, representing some 19 countries, all spending the school year in various communities in this part of North America. Hazel and I attended a Fiesta night, starting in Rotary-improved Franklin Park, and with the meal served in the local museum which we investigated thoroughly. Almost 50 per cent of Yakima’s population is Spanish-speaking and we were honoring their Cinco de Mayo festival happening that weekend. Our other activi-

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ties were many, including a hike on old railway grade through the Columbia Basalt of Cowiche Canyon; twice we were hosted with fine food in local homes; speakers told of their own experiences, talked of Rotary’s achievements, and provided inspiration to “keep up the good work”. The current District Governor, from Yakima, wowed us with his talents as a magician. Displays included a ShelterBox tent and its contents, a program to assist areas devastated by natural disasters that Clearwater residents have generously supported. Mixing and mingling, sharing ideas with Rotarians from both sides of the border was informative and fun. Meantime, the exchange students either joined us or had their own program of events, and provided part of the entertainment on the final morning. Next year’s District Governor is from Kelowna where the 2015 District

(L-r) Clearwater Rotary Club members Kay Knox and Hazel Wadlegger, plus Rotary exchange student Daniela Romero of Bolivia take part an the annual District conference in Yakima, WA, recently. Photo submitted

Conference will be held. Two RCMP constables, both Rotarians, led that delegation into the room and later stood patiently while many exchange students were photographed with them. These excited young people, including Daniela, were about to make a bus trip throughout the District to participate in many activities like hiking, river rafting, and ziplining. Daniela then

had the added bonus of flying to New York to meet with her parents for a few days before returning to Clearwater towards the end of May. Not to be outdone, Hazel and I chose a different route home, taking in Dry Falls and the old lava flows beside Grand Coulee Dam, and crossing back into Canada through tiny Nighthawk. Our overnight stop at

Okanogan, WA was much easier on our wallets! Continued wandering along less used roads took us through Keremeos and Princeton, and north on Highway 5A to Kamloops. We had learned lots, seen spectacular countryside with orchards and more flowering in spring green valleys on both sides of the border, and enjoyed great camaraderie.

Rotating school strikes to start Monday By Tom Fletcher, Black Press The B.C. Teachers' Federation plans to start one-day rotating strikes at schools around the province on Monday, rejecting the offer of a $1,200 signing bonus for an agreement by the end of the school year. BCTF president Jim Iker said Tuesday the bonus doesn't make up for the government's wage offer of 6. per cent over six years. A simultaneous threat to cut teacher wages per cent or more because of strike action is "just so disrespectful, so unnecessary, and we'll be dealing with it at the Labour Relations Board," Iker said. Unless there is some compromise on major issues, one-day strikes with picket lines will be staged at

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one group of school districts in each of the first four days next week, with teachers returning to work across the province on Friday, May 30. Iker reiterated the union's position that more pay, more teachers and a return to contract language guaranteeing class size and special needs support are needed to reach a settlement.

Peter Cameron, chief negotiator for the province's 60 school districts, informed the union last week that a 5 per cent pay cut will be put in place "soon" in response to the first phase of strike action. The BCTF began work-to-rule action in April, refusing supervision outside classrooms and communication with

school management. Rotating strikes were also authorized by the BCTF membership in a March vote, and beginning to shut down schools could result in an effort to cut teacher pay by 1 per cent. Cameron said last week the union's latest wage demand amounts to 15.9 per cent over four years, far beyond what other provincial public service unions have received. The BCTF maintains its wage proposal is 13.25 per cent over four years, including cost-ofliving increases based on each year's inflation rate. The BCTF's school district strike schedule indicates that School District #73 – Kamloops Thompson, will affected on Wednesday, May 28.

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Above: Jeremy Gale (l) and Bryn Doerksen get ready to spray BTi biological control agent onto standing water in Blackpool recently. The two young men, both originally from Clearwater, are working for BWP Consulting on a mosquito-control contract for Thompson-Nicola Regional District. Inset: Kernels containing BTi agent are loaded into a backpack sprayer. BTi stands for Bacillus thuringiensis serovar israelensis. According to Wikipedia, it is effective against mosquitoes, fungus gnats and blackflies, while having almost no effect on other organisms. Photos by Keith McNeill

Village of Clinton gets economic opportunity with community forest 100 Mile House Free Press The provincial government signed a community forest agreement with the Village of Clinton on May 1. The new community forest covers 62,000 hectares and will have an allowable annual cut of up to 20,000 cubic metres. The community forest is in the 100 Mile House Timber Supply Area and the agreement has an initial term of 25 years. A community forest is a forestry operation managed by a local government, community group or First Nation for the benefit of the entire community. Community forest agreements are longterm, area-based tenures designed to encourage community

involvement in, and management of, local forests. Community forests are great way to make more timber available, while diversifying British Columbia's forest sector and create local employment opportunities, says Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister of Steve Thomson. "Getting a community forest is really important to the area. Harvesting from a community forest can support locally determined objectives and interests, such as infrastructure upgrades, volunteer group projects and grants to community groups," says Clinton Mayor Jim Rivett. Community forests provide local jobs and give rural communities a stronger, more diverse economic base, Cariboo-Chilcotin

MLA Donna Barnett notes. She adds this new community forest agreement means sustainable employment for people in Clinton and creates long-term opportunities for collaboration between the Village of Clinton and local First Nations. "We congratulate Clinton on its Community Forest Agreement award,” says Community Forest Association president Don Brown. “Clinton has been

a member of the BC Community Forest Association since it first received the invitation to apply, and we look forward to working with [the village] as it implements its plans to maximize the social, environmental, cultural and economic benefits that these tenures provide." Since 2004, the provincial government has signed 50 community forest agreements with a total allowable annual cut of 1.3 million cubic metres of timber a year.

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VICTORIA – The B.C. government has heard the protests and is rethinking its plan to impose new fees on placer mining operations, Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett says. In an interview to mark Mining Week in B.C., Bennett said he has heard the criticism from the mining industry about introducing permit fees under the Mines Act that could apply to all mining activities, including placer mines that search for gold and metal ores in the loose rock around rivers. "I'm determined to make sure that we're not discouraging the junior level exploration with fees," Bennett said. "That's certainly my goal, that they wouldn't be charged any fees, but we're going to have to see where this settles out." Placer mining has come a long way from its roots in the waves of gold fever that swept over the Fraser Canyon, the Cariboo and the Klondike in Yukon. Larger placer mines can expect to pay for licensing and regulatory costs of their industry, as forest and other industries do on Crown land, Bennett said. When the fees were proposed in February, the industry response was swift and negative from the industry. NDP mines critic Scott Fraser said he was getting letters as soon as the legislation was presented, and small operators were the most worried. "They'll get hit by this, and according to them, they'll be pushed right off their claims," Fraser said. The larger picture of B.C. mining remains bright, Bennett said. Red Chris copper and gold mine is set to open this summer with the completion of a new electrical transmission line to northwestern B.C.

A 19th Century placer miner uses a rocker box to search for gold. Placer mining has become mechanized and remains an active industry in B.C. Wikipedia graphic

Copper Mountain near Princeton and Mount Milligan north of Prince George are up and producing metal ore, adding to mine activity that has tripled in terms of value to the economy since 2001. Slumping prices for metallurgical coal have reversed some of the recent growth in coal production, with closures announced at two coal mines in the Tumbler Ridge region. Teck Resources has also delayed its plan to reopen Quintette Coal, which it opened as one of the first Tumbler Ridge mines in 1982 and closed in 2000 due to low coal prices. Bennett said the metallurgical coal market is subject to cycles that are closely tied to Asian demand for steel, and the long-term trend continues to be strong. B.C. and Australia are the world's leading sources of high-grade metallurgical coal.

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There were 192 participants in this year’s May Day parade, organizers from Clearwater Rotary Club report. There were eight floats in the business category, representing 12 different businesses. First place in the business category went to Blackwell Park Operations (Merlin Blackwell). A float from the Upper Clearwater representing Wells Gray Air, Wells Gray Ranch, Clearwater Lake Tours, Battle Mountain Equine Enterprises and Moul Creek B&B came second. Third place in the business category was taken by the Canfor-Vavenby/United Steelworkers’ float. Five clubs and organizations entered. Top spot in the category went to North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Center. Second place was taken by District of Clearwater. North Thompson Communities Foundation came away with third place in the clubs and organizations category. Tim Pennell took first place in the classic cars category, while Larry Tucker came second. There were only two entries. David and Helen Pelton of Kamloops won the top spot in the individual category. They were the only entry.

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How to put the shot Safe at first base Superfreak Siarah Arndt dives for first base but not quite in time to force out Dave Fehr of the Ballsdeep. Running up to give assistance is Superfreak pitcher Lyle Mackenzie. They were taking part in an 11-team slow-pitch tournament held in Clearwater over the May long weekend. Stingers won overall, followed by Big Sticks. Friends and Family tied with Ballsdeep for third and fourth. Photo by Keith McNeill

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A track and field coach from Kamloops shows students from Raft River Elementary School how to throw a shot-put during a recent practice at the school. The session was in preparation for the recently held annual elementary school track meet hosted by Clearwater Secondary School. Photo submitted

Membership at Lacarya Ladies Golf Night continues to grow Submitted The May 15 Ladies night was very successful as we had 20 golfers out. There were also four more ladies golfing who want to join the club. Two are new to the game and two are old hands at it. Our group is growing and we welcome any and

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Thank you to the District of Clearwater, Tim Pennell from TNRD and Safety Mart for sponsoring the Barbeque. Special thanks to On Call, Raft River School, and all those that made the May Day Parade a great event. Congratulations to the Float winners and see you next year. Clearwater Rotary Club

all who would like to join us for a fun evening with lots of prizes. The winners of the skills test were: closest to the pin on #5 - Bev Leinweber; long drive - Karen Peterson, Marg Anderson, Eileen Sedgwick; long putt- Deb Pearce, Marilyn Collison, Reita Vandenborre; low gross scoreCarol Hindle, Bev Leinweber, Shephanie Turner and low net scoreKaren Peterson, Anna Mae Dee, Rosemary Harley. Least putts went to Carol Hindle, Jane Olson and Deb Pearce and most putts went to Linda Miller. Anna Mae was closest to the windmill and Karen Peterson won the longest putt challenge for all flights. Anna Mae showed everyone how straight she hits the ball by being closest to the accuracy line on #4. Bev L.

and Larissa Hadley replaced their balls with shiny new ones after having put theirs in the pond on #4. We had two big winners when Carol H and Bev L. split the Deuce pot. I think I heard them both say drinks are on me. Thank you to our sponsors this week: The Caboose, O’Bryans Café, Pharmasave, Clearwater Computers, Safety Mart, Century 21 Realty, Painted Turtle Restaurant, Absolute Hair, Rona, TNT, Home Hardware and Wells Gray Inn. Hope to see everyone next week and call Linda at 5876100 to book your tee time. Also if you wish to start your round earlier in the day as the weather gets hotter, please call Debbie at 6740260 or Abbey at 674-2127 the night before so we can get the pins and games ready.

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Apply now for child-care funding Ministry of Children and Families Child-care providers throughout the province are encouraged to apply for a total of $14.8 million in major capital funding to create new licensed child-care spaces for British Columbia children. Non-profit child-care providers can apply for up to $500,000, while private child-care organizations can apply for up to $250,000. Funding can be used to: • Build a new child care facility, including the cost of buying land or a building. • Assemble a modular building and develop a site. • Renovate an existing building. Drake Smith of the North Thompson Hospice House Society thanks MLA and Minister of Health Terry Lake on Saturday for $40,000 the government has given the society to conduct a feasibility study into locating a hospice in the Valley. Smith, Lake and Clearwater mayor John Harwood (r) all agreed that such a facility would benefit people in end-of-life situations. The society is separate from and different from Clearwater and District Hospice Society, which provides assistance to terminally ill patients and their families in the hospital. Photo by Keith McNeill

• Buy eligible equipment (including playground equipment) and furnishings to support new child-care spaces in an existing facility. Preference will be given to applications that will create child-care spaces in underserved areas of B.C., and on school grounds, where children can smoothly transition from early years programs, to the classroom, to after-school care. Construction is expected to begin this fiscal year. Applications will be accepted during three intake periods: May 2-June 30; Sept. 1-Oct. 31; and Feb. 1-March 31, 2015. For more information on the capital funding program, including applications and criteria, visit: www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/childcare/major_capital. htm.

Getting ready for first ever Wells Gray Man-Tracker Members of Wells Gray Riders Association hold a kick-off for their upcoming Wells Gray Man-Tracker event. Pictured selling hot dogs, collecting donations and handing out information at Brookfield Mall on Thursday, May 15 are (l-r) Addison Lee, Karen Brown, Caitlyn Harbidge, Jaxon Lee, Tammy Harbidge and Tara Lee. The Wells Gray Man-Tracker will be held near Nakiska Ranch in Upper Clearwater on July 25 to 27. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Change and the addressing of spiritual needs Some things never change. I have often heard it the other way around: “Change is inevitable”, but that’s wrong. An illustration of something not changing is our observation of the snow on Clearwater Peak (often mislabelled as Grizzly Mt.). The old timers told us 50 years ago to watch for the snow going off the mountain. When it bares off that means the spring runoff has peaked and the flood threat to valley is over. My observations have confirmed that statement. Climate change might also change the thaw cycle on the mountain, so perhaps change is inevitable. Another thing that

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I have noted over the years that seems unchanging is the fact that no matter where they are religion wise, people have deep inner needs. Those needs are often called spiritual needs. I can guarantee that this would not

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be a subject brought up at the coffee shop, but even the toughest atheist has deeply seated feelings. That is another of my observations. I might be wrong, but I stand by the idea. Our society has largely rejected Christianity and has turned to other forms

of spirituality as it seeks to address those innermost needs. In some cases this has involved a rejection of organized church, while, at the same time keeping the faith. In most other cases there is a trend toward being identified as nonreligious. Various forms of New Age and phil-

osophical spirituality attract others. Others are attracted to various religions other than Christianity. What is now called “Spirituality” has a broad meaning. I realize that this inner stability may be found away from organized religion, but the faith which I espouse is

also independent from organized religion. As a pastor, I have long struggled to serve this community within this new reality. Things have changed since I began my ministry here. Gone is the stability that even a fractured Christian faith brought into the lives of our elders.

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Within this context how do I communicate the peace, comfort and hope found in trusting Jesus? Perhaps, the message to me, and to all who share this trust with me, is to simply live the Love of God. That is a good message and it is unchanged.

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Vavenby youngster holds “royal” party Robyn Rexin "Princess" Kelsey Rexin held her third birthday party on Saturday, May 10. All the children who came and their parents had a great time. The weather was nice enough for the party to be held outdoors. When it was time for the cake to come out Kelsey got a big surprise. North Thompson Fall Fair Princess Tianna Weninger arrived. She drove from Kamloops to be at the party. When Weninger had to leave she told Kelsey that she had to go back to her castle. Weninger grew up in Clearwater. She graduated from Clearwater Secondary in June, 2013, and is now going to TRU. She wore her graduation dress to the party. It definitely looked like a princess dress. Kelsey's mom, Christina Fillion, and Fillion's friend Denise MacDonald spent a lot of time designing and making the birthday cake. It was a castle with a blue jello pond, some turrets filled with candy, and little toy princesses and jewels placed around it. One of the moms had to taste the icing right away, the

L-r: Birthday girl Kelsey Rexin poses for a photograph with mom Christina Fillion, Princess Tianna Weninger and dad Kevan Rexin. Photos by Robyn Rexin

boys went for the jewels, and the girls for the toys. The cake was a work of art. Strong Start kids visit sheep ranch The Raft River and Vavenby Strong Start students went on a field trip to Aveley Ranch on Thursday, May 15. There were 13 children and their parents

from Raft River and two from Vavenby plus their parents. Valerie Gerber led the group around with the help of volunteer Rachel Descotes. First, everyone went into the orphan lambs' pen. The children hugged and cuddled the lambs. Next they looked at some old vehicles. Everyone loved sitting on the tractor and "driving" it. The cows were brought out to

be petted. The students watched these animals eat out of a bucket. After that the children went up into the loft of the barn to watch Seth Moilliet pack wool from the sheared sheep into the sacks. Each sack holds 40 – 45 fleeces and will weigh 300 lb when fully packed. Leader Ms. Amy went into the sack to try to tramp the fleece down and those children who wanted to went in with her. Then it was off to the chicken house to collect eggs. All the students found at least one. After this brief but enjoyable experience of farm life it was time for their snack. There were picnic tables to eat on and thankfully they were in the shade as it was a very hot day.

Legend Christensen cuddles an orphan lamb as students with Vavenby's Strong Start program tour Moilliets' sheep ranch recently.

Right: Seth Moilliet tramps fleeces into a sack.

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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us. ~ Joseph Campbell

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Wells Gray Country UPCOMING EVENTS

May 23: Coffee House & Silent Auction hosted by the Challengers, Lasagna dinner, Elks Hall, 5 pm – 9 pm, tickets $15/ person, $7/child at door. May 24: NTAC Elementary Art Contest submissions will be on display at IWE during the Farmer’s Market, 9 am – 12pm. Vote for your favourite submissions. May 25: Afternoon Tea with a Twist, 12 pm – 4 pm, Blackpool Hall, Advanced tickets only, $25.00, info 250-674-2700 May 26: Clearwater & District Hospice society AGM, 11 am – 1 pm, 257D Glen Rd, Legion building May 26: Barriere Hospice Society Annual Walk, 6:30 gather at Ridge, 7 pm walk begins. Info 250-672-0301 May 31: Wells Gray Riders Assoc trail ride at Candle Creek Ski trails, reg 10am, ride 11am. 250-674-4083, email hazeldowds@hotmail.com May 31: Wells Gray Information Centre and Wells Gray Gallery grand reopening celebration. History displays, artist demon-

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strations, food, 11am-5pm May 31: NTAC Elementary Art Contest submissions will be on display at the Information Centre, 11am-5pm. Vote for your favourite submissions. June 8: $20 Free Dump Day and Hazardous Waste Round-up. Clearwater Eco-Depot June 12: Women In Business Luncheon, 12 – 2 pm, Wells Gray Inn, ntwomeninbusiness@gmail.com June 14: Rotary Golf Tournament, Lacarya Golf Course June 18: Community Forest Advisory Committee AGM, 7 pm, CRC. Info Abby 250-674-2127 June 19-Sept 4: Wells Gray Night Market every Thursday, 5:00 8:30 pm at Wells Gray Information Centre. June 27: - NTFF&R Ambassador Program, Speech, Talent & Fashion Show. 7pm Barriere Lions Hall $5 July 25 – 27: Wells Gray Man Tracker Invitational, Nakiska Ranch Aug. 22: NTFF&R Ambassador Coronation

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HEALTH & HEALING • AA Meetings: every Wednesday, #11 Lodge Dr, 250-587-0026 anytime • Shambhala Meditation Group: meets every Tuesday at Forest • Tuesday Morning Coffee (TMC): Meets 10am – 11:30 @ House 6:30-8:00 pm. Info: 250-587-6373. Clearwater Community Baptist Church. All women and children • Connections Healing Rooms - Fridays 1-3pm (except stat. welcome. (9:30-10 am Bible Study). Info 250-674-3624 holidays). 86 Young Rd. No charge. Sponsored by Living Streams • Raft River Rockhounds: 3rd Sat of the mth. Clw Lodge 1pm Christian Church. www.healingrooms.com. 250-674-2700 • Healthy Choices – Tues 9am Clearwater Christian Church bsmnt • Women in Business Luncheon: 2nd Thurs. of the mth at Wells (behind Fields). $2/wk drop-in free. Kim 250-674-0224 Gray Inn, 12–2 pm. Preregister at 250-674-2700 • Clearwater & District Hospice 3rd Mon. Sept-Jun 10am Legion 778-208-0137. • Clearwater Choir: Youth 3:30 - 5 pm; Adult 6:30 - 9 pm, Tuesdays, Clearwater Christian Church RECREATION • Crafts & Conversations with Cheryl. Tuesdays 11:00 am to 2:00 • Ladies Golf Night. Every Thursday @ Lacarya. April – Sept. Info Debbie 250-674-0260; Abby 250-674-2127 pm at the North Thompson Aboriginal Sharing Center. Phone 250-674-3703 for more info. • Drop-in soccer: May-Sept. Tuesdays & Thursday at 7pm at CSS field. Everyone welcome! • Clearwater Farmers’ Market May – Oct. Saturdays 9am– Noon. • Bowling: Mon. 10–12pm & 1-3pm; Thurs., 1-3pm. Seniors CenFor more info please call Anne at 250-674-3444. tre at Evergreen Acres. 250-674-3675 • M&M (Mrs. & Ms.) Social. Last Sun of the mth Wells Gray Inn. • Clearwater Sno-Drifters: 1st Thurs every mth. 250-676-9414 1pm: 250-587-6503 • CNT Rod & Gun Club: 3rd Tues. of the mth. Blackpool Hall 7pm • Blackpool Community Hall Coffee House; Local musicians – 2nd Nov., Jan., & Mar. AGM in May Fri. of the mth. 6:30pm. Concession, $3 or 2 for $5. • Volleyball: Tues. Jan. 14 - Apr. 8, 7:30 - 9:00 PM, at Clearwater • Clearwater Elks Bingo - every 2nd Thurs. Elks Hall. open 5pm Secondary School Gym, $2 drop in. Info: 250-674-1878. • Cribbage Wed. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 12:30 pm. • Yoga Tree – Call or email Annie 250-674-2468 annie.pomme@ hotmail.com • Fun Darts Fri. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 6 pm. • Core Strength Fitness. Tuesdays. 10-11am 250-674-0001 CHILDREN & FAMILIES • Drop-in Curling: Fri. Jan. 11 - Mar. 8, 7:00 PM, $5. Brooms and • Racoon StrongStart - Raft River Elem school days Mon, Tues, sliders available. Thurs & Fri 8:45-11:45am • Badminton: Mon & Wed, Oct – Mar, CSS gym, 7:30-9:30 pm, $3 • Racoon StrongStart - Vavenby Elm school days Wed 8:50drop-in fee, info 250-674-2518 11:50am • Drop in Basketball: Fri., Jan. 10 - Apr. 11, 7 - 8:30PM, $2 drop in at Clearwater Secondary School Gym. Info: 250-674-1878 • Clearwater Breastfeeding Group: 3rd Wed. of every month 7:30pm @ YCS • Slo-Pitch: Clearwater mixed Slo-Pitch league May – July. Contact Carmen Archibald 778-208-1773, 250-674-2632 • Mother Goose - Monday mornings, reg. Kerry 250-674-3530 SENIORS • NT BC Home Schoolers: Meets Fri. afternoons. Call Leanna 250• Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society 3rd Sun Social Meet at the 674-0057 for details Wells Gray Hotel at 12:30pm for lunch or dessert, & chat • Kids Club: Clearwater New Life Assembly. Meets every Thur. 3-5 • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society Book Club Last Thursday of pm. Ages 5-12. For info contact Bobbi @ 250-674-3346 the mth 2pm at the library. All seniors welcome. • Indoor Market: 1st Saturday of month, 9 am – 2 pm, Elks Hall, info - 250-674-3763

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Council recognizes that the Riverview Cemetery is a key part of our community and is working to ensure that it meets the needs and desires of the community. The District is looking for community members that would be interested in participating in an advisory capacity. The role of the Advisory Committee will be to provide recommendations to Council on the updating of the regulatory bylaw, rules and regulations for this critical part of the community’s infrastructure. A draft Terms of Reference is available through the main office by emailing admin@docbc.ca. The District will be accepting applications until noon on May 26th, 2014 from volunteers who are interested in putting their names forth to serve on the Riverview Cemetery Advisory Committee. You may apply by submitting your expression of interest to participate in the Riverview Cemetery Advisory Committee, Attention: Sheila Thiessen, Director of Finance, by email admin@docbc.ca , by letter at 132 Station Road, postal mail to Box 157, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N0, or fax to 250 674-2173. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact our office at 250 672-2257

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NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Canadian Forest Products Limited – Vavenby Division, in accordance with the Forest and Range Practices Act Section 8, has amended its Forest Stewardship Plan. The purpose of this amendment was for the plan to be consistent with a Ministerial Order made under the Land act – Land Use Objectives regulation which set out Old Growth Management Objectives for the Kamloops Land and Resource Management Plan area. This amendment was approved without having been made available for public review and comment as a result of an exemption granted under FPPR Section 20(3). A previous process provided the opportunity for public review and comment between February 24th and April 27th of 2012. This amendment came into effect on January 29th, 2014. Any questions regarding this amendment may be directed to Dave Dobi, RPF Forestry Supervisor – Planning at (250) 676–9518.

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Obituaries IN LOVING MEMORY

IN LOVING MEMORY

Raymond Lodge Austin 1914 - 2014

Richard Erick Oakman 1960 - 2013

Raymond Lodge Austin was born on Nov. 19, 1914 in Collingwood Corner, Nova Scotia and passed away in Clearwater, B.C. on May 12, 2014 at the age of 99. Raymond is predeceased by his wife Helen Austin, his son Vincent Austin, his stepsons Bill Adams and Skip Adams, his sister Agnes Skidmore, his brothers Wendell Austin and Kenneth Austin. Raymond is survived by his son Ray Jr., stepdaughters Cindy (Gary) Shook, Rose (Johnny) Marlow, stepsons Terry Adams, Andy Adams, Danny Adams and many step grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Raymond spent the first 55 years of his life in Collingwood Corner, Nova Scotia where he raised his two boys, Ray and Vincent. Ray was an energetic man who wasn't scared of hard work. He built two homes, owned blueberry fields, a wood mill, horse logged, and loved his sugar bush. Ray moved to B.C. in 1968. He sent word to Toronto to have his future wife Helen and family move to Kamloops so they could be together. They built their home in Clearwater, where they have resided since 1976. The past 41 years in Clearwater saw Ray as the carpenter at the Planer and Camp 2 sawmills until he was retired at the age of 72! From 1986 Ray has spent the last 28 years retired. Retirement did not slow Ray down ... he drove fast, built porch swings, paddles, and decided to teach himself how to build violins from his precious Nova Scotia birds-eye maple (he built 35 violins). Oh yes, coffee at the Wells Gray and FISHING. Raymond loved the lakes of B.C. and was always mucking about in his large garden and berry patch. In lieu of flowers, donations to Dr Helmcken Memorial Hospital, 640 Park Drive, Clearwater, B.C. would be appreciated

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard Oakman announces his passing on Monday, December 9, 2013. Richard was born in New Westminster at the Royal Columbia Hospital, on June 5, 1960. He was predeceased by his brother James Steven Oakman. Richard is survived by his two sons Cory and Ryan Oakman, ex wife Cheryl Oakman, parents Allan and Mary Oakman, brother Robert A. Oakman, sister Kim B. McCaig (Vaughn McCaig), brother Ronald Oakman, nieces and nephews, Kara McCaig (Richard Orr), Lisa McCaig (Philip Staub), Erika McCaig, Nicholas Oakman (Ashley Hand) and great niece Natasha Oakman. Richard enjoyed life when he was young. He relished the computer age, and would spend many hours with this technology. As children, we would attend the First Lutheran Church on Wales St. in Vancouver. Richard loved attending hockey games and playing hockey growing up. Richard's family would like to thank all the relatives and friends who were always there for him. Special thanks to the staff at the Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital and North Thompson Funeral Services for your care and attention to our brother in his time of need.

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January 20, 1954 – May 1, 2014 It is with great sadness and grief that we announce the passing of Gordon (Skip) William Victor Adams on May 1, 2014, in Edmonton, Alberta at the age of 60 with his family by his side. Skip was predeceased by his mother Helen Austin, his brother Bill Adams and his grandson Bradley Adams. He will be sadly missed by his daughters Summer Adams, Lisa Adams (Scott); his sons Gordon Adams (Eloisa) and Wayne Harroun (Janet). He will also be sadly missed by his siblings Terry Adams, Cindy Shook (Gary), Rose Marlow (John), Andy Adams, Dan Adams and his stepbrother Gerald Reid (Sue). His grandchildren Deanna, Braiden, Alex, Brady and Adam. A very special thank you to his dear friend Iris Burns for being there for him. A celebration of his life will take place July 5-6 in Alberta Beach at his acreage.

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