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Province locks out teachers in job action By Chelsea Grainger Eagle Valley News
The B.C. government responded to the strike action that School District #83 has participated in by issuing a partial lockout to teachers in the province. The lockout, which was issued on May 26, prevents teachers from being at work prior to 45 minutes before classes begin and no later than 45 minutes after classes are dismissed. Teachers will also be unable to provide supervision to students during the lunch hour and recess. The B.C. Teachers Federation made the decision to proceed with rotating strikes across the province as they have been at the bargaining table for the past 16 months, asking the government for smaller class sizes, more support for students and a salary increase of 13.75 per cent over the next four years. Teachers in School District #83, who were behind picket lines on Tuesday, say they are also taking action because the district has seen $650,000 in budget cuts that directly relate to teachers and service levels for the 2014-2015 school year. The strikes are part of a two-stage plan that was voted on in March and began with teachers deSee No plans on page 2
Locked out: Teachers and supporters take part in a rotating strike sanctioned by the B.C. Teachers Federation on Tuesday morning in front of Eagle River Secondary School. The B.C. government issued a partial lockout to teachers on Monday. Photo by James Murray
Mayor and council share this year’s SILGA experience By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
It is sometimes OK for municipal politicians to break the rules so long as they’re not following Rob Ford’s example. This represents a couple of the more entertaining takeaways for Sicamous councillors who attended the recent Southern Interior Local Government Association convention. The district’s political representatives introduced two resolutions at the convention. The first, to amend the province’s Mines Act to first require a mines permit applicant to confirm proposed activity is within an appropriately designated area in a municipality’s official community plan (OCP), was passed, and will be forwarded to the
Union of B.C. Municipalities for its support. The second, asking the province to amend regulations so that decisions by the Agricultural Land Commission align with a municipality’s OCP, was not successful. A highlight of past SILGA conventions has been the guest speakers, and Couns. Fred Busch, Joan Thomson, Don Richardson and Terry Rysz were impressed with this year’s slate, including Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, WestJet vice-president Mike McNaney, Jeff Locke of Fulton and Co. and economist Bryan Yu. Busch said Yu’s speech focused on the economic outlook for B.C. and, specifically, the Southern Interior, and the general gist of his message was that things look OK.
I guess it was a lesson for all of us… that sometimes the rules and regulations that we lay out for ourselves have to be disregarded. Fred Busch Councillor
“He didn’t say it was fantastic, that we’ll be able to sell our properties for three-zillion dollars and all retire to Victoria or anything like that, but he certainly wasn’t preaching doom and gloom,” said Busch. Busch also enjoyed hearing McNaney’s speech and about WestJet’s unusual corpo-
rate structure where all employees are part owners. But it was Nenshi’s speech that really seemed to leave an impression. Busch said the mayor’s speech revolved around last year’s flooding event and how he found himself in a situation where the rules had to be ignored. One example was how people wanted to help with the cleanup effort in areas that had been flooded. At first the mayor and city staff were reluctant, but then agreed to allow it. The next day the mayor met with volunteers at McMahon Stadium. He had expected maybe 100, but about 3,000 showed up. “They didn’t have enough forms for everybody to register, so what was the mayor going to do? Was he going to call it off beSee Sicamous mayor on page 2
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creasing their administrative and supervisory duties. “Teachers in our community, like teachers across B.C., don’t take this job action lightly,” said Brenda O’Dell, president of the North OkanaganShuswap Teachers’ Association. “As teachers, we care deeply about our students and we empathize with parents who have to re-work their schedules. Many of us are parents, too, and that is one of the reasons we are taking this action.” Teachers who walked off the job had
their pay cut by 10 per cent by the province, and although the rotating strikes are scheduled to end by Friday, teachers are prepared to continue if a resolution isn’t reached. The B.C. government doesn’t have any plans to legislate a settlement in the near future and offered a 6.5 per cent pay hike over six years and a $1,200 signing bonus if an agreement is reached by the end of June. BCTF rejected their offer. “We want the BCTF to come to the table with a wage response that is reasonable and
within the zone of other public sector unions,” said Education Minister Peter Fassbender. “We expect them to come with something that is affordable for taxpayers.” Although not restricted by the lockout, extracurricular activities such as field trips and graduation ceremonies may be impacted by the dispute. Principal of Salmon Arm Secondary, Sullivan campus, Rob MacAulay, says the school wants to wait to see how the process plays out before any graduation plans are modified.
“It’s really hard to be sure what’s going to happen given the current situation,” said MacAulay. Although attending graduation ceremonies is considered extracurricular and is not restricted by the lockout, it is possible that if an agreement is not reached, teachers may choose not to participate. In a letter addressed to Jim Iker, president of the BCTF, public administrator of the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association, Michael Marchbank, stated that the BCPSEA supports the continua-
tion of all student extracurricular activities and if a teacher withdraws from participation of such activities, they will do so either by encouragement of the union or by their own choice. “Teachers play a huge role in grad,” said MacAulay. “It takes a lot of work, and if we don’t have access to them it’s going to be a problem.” MacAulay says he hopes a settlement will be reached before grad takes place on June 26. “We want our students to have a great graduation celebration,” said MacAuley.
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cause he didn’t have enough forms?” Busch explained. “He said go ahead, help your neighbours, get busy and work. And it worked there were no complaints, nobody died as a result of this help, nobody apparently stole stuff that they weren’t supposed to. “I guess it was a lesson for all of us municipal leaders, that sometimes the rules and regulations that we lay out for ourselves have to be disregarded.” Richardson first stated that council’s attendance at SILGA was not a holiday. One of the presentations Richardson attended was by the
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Association. Risk management was discussed, and what an insurer will cover. “If you recall in the past, we’ve had a number of events that happened or didn’t because of what we can’t do or we might get sued…,” said Richardson. “You can do what you want, but practise due diligence in what you do. So if we keep it along those lines, they’ll work with us and protect us as far as risk management goes. So I thought that was really good. It opens the doors to a little more flexibility in how we make decisions.” Richardson and Busch also attended Locke’s presentation
Saga – Legal Perspectives for Elected Members. Richardson said this focused on how elected officials conduct themselves. “One of the interesting things he said was don’t go into a council meeting after taking crack. So, we’ve done that,” said Richardson. Rysz commented on the resolutions and the importance of attending such conventions, including the upcoming Federation of Canadian Municipalities Convention in Niagra Falls. “There’s an amazing amount of good that comes out of these things for our communities when you’re rubbing shoulders, not only with people within the
your MLAs and MPs,” said Rysz. Mayor Darrell Trouton spoke about the separate BC Mayor’s Caucus meeting he attended prior to SILGA. He explained how the province’s mayors are attempting to change the way in which funding is currently doled out to communities on an ad hoc basis from the provincial and federal governments. “It’s very expensive for municipalities and there’s no guarantee you’re going to get the funding. It’s a pretty cheesy way to do business,” said Trouton. Trouton said the mayors agreed the federal government has to take preventive action
quagga mussels. This includes supporting inspection at the border. As for SILGA, Trouton spoke briefly about he and Salmon Arm Mayor Nancy Cooper getting a picture with Nenshi. “Nancy Cooper wanted a picture with him, so I went up with her and she introduced me and herself,” said Trouton. “It was kind of interesting, the small town of Sicamous and he knew exactly who I was and what we went through with our flood, and had quite a few comments… It was kind of humbling and honouring at the same time to know that they take pride in our community.”
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May 30 & 31 $2 Bag Sale at Sicamous United Church Thrift Shop. 10 am - 3 pm. Clothing and shoes only.
Every Wed. Wednesday Arts for Everyone. 10 am - 3 pm. For info contact Juanita at 250-836-3019 or Gail- at 250-836-5472
Every Thurs.-Ladies shuffleboard at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99 in Sicamous. 1pm-3pm. All ladies welcome.
Saturday May 31 Huge garage sale fundraiser for Parkview school to replace their playground. 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Parkview School parking lot, 605 Parksville St. Table rentals are available, BBQ. Contact Michael: 250.833.6491, Parkview School: 250.836.2871. Donations are welcome, drop off at school May 28-20.
Every Wed. Girl Guides of Canada. Sparks - 3:00 pm. Brownies - 4:00 pm. Girl Guides - 5:30 pm. New members welcome
Every Thurs.- Malakwa Thrift Store between the 2 churches Open every Thursday 10-5.
Monday to Friday Community Access Site at the Senior’s Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Internet & related services. Call Diana. 836-2446 Every 1st & 3rd Wed. - Parkinsons Support Group at First united Church. 20 - 4th Street SE, Salmon Arm at 10 am. Contact Doreen at 250-836-2509. Every Tues. Stopping the Violence Program in Sicamous - counselling for women who have experienced abuse during childhood or adult relationships. No charge. Call Kathy at 250-832-9700. Every Tues. - Sicamous Amateur Drama Club rehearsals, 7:00 p.m., Red Barn Arts Centre. 836-4705. Tues. & Thurs. - Carpet Bowling at the Seniors’ Activity Centre at 1 p.m. Every Tues. & Thurs. - Seniors Meals provided, 12 noon in Common Room at the Haven.
Every Wed. Lunch by a donation at the Seniors Activity Centre, 1091-Shuswap Avenue at 12 noon. Every Wed. - Seniors Crib, 7:30 p.m., Haven seniors building. Everyone welcome - you don’t have to be a senior. Socializing and coffee served after crib. Info: Esther 836-4373. Every Wed. - T.O.P.S. (Take off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday morning at the Sicamous Rec. Centre (arena). Weigh in at 9:00 am and meeting at 9:30. Everyone Welcome. Ph: 250-836-4041 for info Every Wed.-Sat. United Church Thrift Store 10:00 am to 3 p.m. 1st & 3rd Wednesday - Eagle Valley Photographic Arts Club meets at the Red Barn at 7 pm. Everyone Welcome. Every Thurs. - Sicamous Crokinole Group meets at 7pm at the Sicamous & District Recreation Centre - upstairs for more info and to join call Dave Reed @ 250-836-3652
Every Fri. - Eagle Valley Brush & Palette Club meets at the Red Barn, 10am-3pm, Everyone welcome! For info call Carol 250-836-3135 or Amy 250-836-4756. www.eaglevalleybrushandpaletteclub.com
Every 2nd Thurs. - Sicamous Lions Club meeting at the Seniors Activity Centre, 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Doors open at 6:15 and meeting starts at 6:30. Anyone interested in being a volunteer for the community, please feel free to call Mary at 250-5178107, Joan at 250-836-4876 or Pam at 250-836-4788 or just drop in to one of our meetings where you will be welcome.
Every Friday - Pool Tournament at the Legion at 6:00 pm
Every 1st, 3rd, 4th Thurs. - Keepsake Kwilters meet at the Haven Common room 1095 Shuswap Avenue at 7:00 p.m. For info call 250-8362695.
Last Sat. of the Month - Ladies’ Auxiliary Dinner at the Royal Canadian Legion at 6 pm. Tickets sold until the Friday before at the Legion. No tickets at the door.
Every 2nd and 4th Thurs. Options For Sexual health from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., The Sicamous Health Unit Every 4th Thursday monthly meeting of the Malakwa Community Association at 7:00 in the Learning Centre Library. Every Fri. - Parents & Tots, 10-12 noon at the Eagle Valley Resource Centre. 836-3440.
Every 2nd 3rd and 4th Fri. Wii Tournament at 10 am at the Sicamous Seniors Activity Centre 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Everyone Welcome. Every 2nd 3rd and 4th Fri. Lunch at noon. Everyone Welcome. At the Sicamous Seniors Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue.
Sundays - Candlelit Karma 6:30 pm. Warm & Gentle. Class by donation. Funds go towards community causes. Every 4th Sun.- Royal Canadian Legion Br. #99 general meeting, 1 p.m. Every 4th Sun. - OAPO Birthday Tea for members & friends, Seniors Activity Centre, 2 pm
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More than $1 million in projects underway By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
More than a million dollars worth of capital projects should be getting underway in Sicamous. District council recently approved tenders from three companies for separate projects. The biggest ticket item – sort of two projects in one – was awarded to Vic Van Isle Construction Ltd. for $635,000. This involved replacing the Highway 97A water main, as well as tie ins from the water and waste water mains crossing the Eagle River beneath the SicamousSolsuqua Bridge. The winning bid came in under budget at $537,621 (the total cost includes engineering fees, taxes and charges). Competing bids came in at $661,741 (Grizzly Excavating Ltd.) and $800,071 (Kan-Arm Contracting Ltd.). The second project,
Renovation: Ian Skeet of Kicking Horse Construction Ltd. removes some of the remaining carpet in the otherwise gutted curling rink lobby. Photo by Lachlan Labere
replacing 106 metres of sanitary sewer main on Mara Lake Lane, was also awarded to Vic Van Isle with a bid of $300,490. The competing bid, from TNC Excavating Ltd., was $4,000 more. The total cost of the project is $400,000, and is also
within budget. Operations manager Randy Hand suggested the district was able to get a better price from the winning bidder with their having tendered quotes on the two projects. Kicking Horse Construction Ltd. was
awarded the third contract, for the renovating the curling rink lobby. The cost of the project is $125,000, with Kicking Horse’s bid, the only one submitted, coming in at $99,566. Hand called Kicking Horse a reputable contractor, but said he was
disappointed that only one bid was received. He said there was lots of interest, and some contractors visited the site. Coun. Suzanne Carpenter asked why these contracts were advertised on BC Bid, a provincial government website dedicated to contract procurement, but not locally. “I know I had someone call me and ask me why there’s not advertising in the paper,” said Carpenter. Hand replied requests for proposals/estimates are advertised locally through the district’s website, as well as on BC Bid. “We can advertise in the papers… We haven’t in the past,” said Hand. “Most of the companies are directly in line with BC Bid, so if we’re putting out for a truck tender for example, all of the local automobile dealers automatically get sent a notice.”
B.C. residents feeling the pinch at the pump By Jeff Nagel Black Press
A new poll has found high gas prices are causing financial hardship for a majority of B.C. residents. The Insights West online survey, in partnership with Black Press, found two-thirds of respondents across the province have felt financial hardship from the recent rise in gas prices. Pump prices for regular gas climbed above $1.50 per litre in Metro Vancouver this week, up more than 20 per cent since early January. More Interior B.C. residents cited hardship – 74 per cent – even though they don’t pay the extra 17-cent-alitre gas tax charged by TransLink in Metro Vancouver. Insights West vicepresident Mario Canseco said $1.50 per litre appears to be a psychological level where more people seek ways to cut their fuel consumption.
“We’re seeing people saying it might be better to take the bus this afternoon, it might be better to walk or try to bike – essentially not to drive,” he said. Fifty-five per cent of poll respondents across B.C. said they’re already driving less than usual, while 27 per cent said they’re walking more and 19 per cent said they’re taking public transit more. While it’s helpful that gas prices tend to spike in spring and summer, when the weather is more conducive to walking or
biking than December, Canseco believes that’s coincidence. “They’re not doing it because it’s lovely outside, they’re doing it because they’re feeling the pain when they gas up.” The poll also uncovered refueling habits of those surveyed. It may not sound like a winning strategy, but a large number of respondents – 38 per cent – said they’ve refueled with less gas than usual lately, possibly in hopes of lower prices the next time. Just over half said
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they buy at gas stations that give them loyalty reward points, while far fewer respondents said they use a station close to home or work (20 per cent), or they buy at any station when they run low (10 per cent.) Sixteen per cent said they don’t own a car. The poll also found widespread belief that gas taxes are too high, that B.C. stations charge more than ones elsewhere in Canada, and 91 per cent said they believe gas stations take advantage of motorists by raising prices just before a
long weekend. “There’s a high number of people who look at the service stations as gougers,” Canseco said. Just four per cent said they’ve considered selling their vehicle and switching to a more fuel efficient one. Canseco said he believes that will change over time as electric car prices come down.
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Wednesday, May 28, 2014 Eagle Valley News
Pets lives at risk when left behind in hot vehicles
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he weather is getting warmer, and so comes the warning about hot dogs. No, not those indigestible salty meat cylinders found at the ballpark and on barbecues, but the animals being left inside vehicles. The news about the six dogs, originally reported stolen but who had actually died of heat stroke while in the back of a dog walker’s pickup, is vile in itself, but it’s also the most harrowing example of why canines, or any pets, should never be left in a vehicle during warm weather. Even when it is 20 degrees Celsius outside, temperatures in a vehicle can almost double, making it deadly to an animal. However, every year, we hear about dogs being left in a vehicles while the drivers pop into a store or to the ATM, thinking they will only be gone for a second. According to the B.C. SPCA, the temperature in a parked car, even in the shade with the windows partly open, can rapidly reach a level that will seriously harm or even kill your pet. Leaving your pet in a car with the air conditioning on is also taking a risk as many pets have died as the result of faulty airconditioning systems. The B.C. SPCA reports that dogs and cats cool themselves by panting and by releasing heat through their paws. In summer, the air and upholstery in a vehicle can heat up to high temperatures that make it impossible for pets to cool themselves resulting in heatstroke. Signs of a dog in distress include exaggerated panting, rapid or erratic pulse, salivation, anxious or staring expression, weakness and muscle tremors, lack of co-ordination, overly red lips and tongue, convulsions, collapse, coma, and death. So if you can’t leave your pet at home, take it to a friend’s, or bring it with you, leash it in a shady area if possible, with some water. It will only take a second. And if you see an animal in distress, look for the owner, or call the SPCA’s Animal Cruelty Hotline at 1-855-622-7722 or, as a last resort, call the RCMP. -Vernon Morning Star
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First Nations history and public schools By Tom Fletcher News Columnist
VICTORIA – Last week’s column on the proposal to add a mandatory high school course on the effects of Canada’s aboriginal residential school policy attracted a range of responses – some of which are printable. I referred to comments made by B.C. Teachers’ Federation vice-president Glen Hansman at a 2012 aboriginal education conference, where he insisted that “racism is the norm in public schools – still today” because of a colonial perspective that remains ingrained in our culture. I received a thoughtful letter from a young woman who graduated from high school in the Okanagan last year. She writes: “The idea that information about residential schools is not presented to students is entirely incorrect. The social studies cur-
riculum that I went through included a large emphasis on First Nations culture and post-European colonization history. “First Nations studies began in elementary school and continued to the last mandatory social studies course in Grade 11. I can say with no hesitation that if anything, I have been informed too often about the residential schools, and the horrendous things that occurred there. “If aboriginal culture courses are poorly attended, I would be inclined to suggest that it is because students are tired of being taught the same limited perspective over and over, and, if of European descent, being made to feel somehow responsible for all possible troubles plaguing First Nations today.” Another reply I’d like to share is from Keith Thor Carlson, editor of the Stó:lo Nation historical atlas I referred to last week. Carlson
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is now a history professor at the University of Saskatchewan, specializing in the Salish people of B.C. and the Métis of Northern Saskatchewan. He writes: “We do need to teach the history of the First Peoples of this country in our schools, and we do need to keep vigilant about the racism that continues to haunt the hallways and classrooms where our children learn. “Of course aboriginal history should never be reduced to victim history, and with the Stó:lo atlas we sought to show the complexity of aboriginal history, and we sought to show that not only are there aboriginal people in Canada’s history, but that Canada is in aboriginal peoples’ histories. “There were times in the past when aboriginal people were victimized (residential schools being a tragic example), and there were times when aboriginal
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people showed great agency (retaining the masked dance, and continuing to fish salmon, for example). “Knowing that native society was not a Utopia when Europeans arrived does not take away from the importance of learning about the full history of aboriginal people and their relationship with Canadian society. “And of course, as Ernie Crey has reminded me many times, let’s never forget that native rights are not based on race. Rather, they are rights based on prior occupation. And let’s also not forget that it is British and Canadian law that recognizes aboriginal peoples’ inherent rights. “Let’s teach good history to our youth so they can understand the complex relationship between settler society and aboriginal society. Through knowledge comes understanding and through understanding can come reconciliation.”
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School district budget warrants closer look Both provincial government and local school boards play a different, but vital financial role in public education. One holds the purse strings while the other allocates the funds. Taxpayers and voters need to keep both bodies accountable in regards to disbursal and spending of public money. Consider the following example that illustrates the value of
looking closely at the allocation of funds, versus simply demanding more: You bring home a modest paycheque. You decide to feed your family lobster every night, and send the children to school in rags. After negative feedback from concerned neighbours, you demand more money from your employer, telling them the children are dressed in rags. You get a raise,
but still decide to feed your family lobster every night, and your children are still wearing rags to school. Nothing has been accomplished. Surely our school district could use more funding, but the public should also take an interest in how it’s being spent. Just days before the 2014/15 proposed budget was voted on, the school district released a 12page document high-
lighting proposed cuts for public review and comment. This was the first time a document like this has been released in advance of the voting. To me, that is shocking At this budget meeting, trustees asked those fighting against the cuts for their ideas on ways to save. No one could answer with confidence. Why not? Because there was no detailed budget released
from which anyone could draw insightful analysis or comment. Though the step to release the proposed budget cuts is a promising one, the school board will need to be increasingly more transparent in terms of releasing information if they are to more fully engage the community in the allocation process. Jennifer Henrie
Volunteers receive much deserved appreciation Most people would agree that volunteers are the strength and safety net of a small town. Some people choose to help their town by
volunteering, others do not, but the whole town benefits from the labour of volunteers. Most organizations honour their volunteers
with an annual tea, dinner or something similar, because they appreciate all the committed work they do. This year, the District of Sicamous
council held and event to honour all the many volunteers that make Sicamous the great place it is. It was an awesome thing to do, and it was
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1st Annual Teddy Bear Hospital & Community Health Fair Event Schedule June 1, 2014 10-4pm
McGuire Lake near Shuswap Lake General Hospital Teddy Bear Hospital and Children’s Area Children can bring their bears ($5.00 per bear) for a medical check-up at an outdoor emergency room manned by physicians and hospital staff. Face-painting and fun activities in the Children’s Area.
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Always leave a campground cleaner than you found it. This is more than an obligation – it’s kind of a Golden Rule of camping. A similar rule, “carry out what you carry in,” is practised by hikers and other back-country enthusiasts. These moral/ethical guidelines are intended encourage people to leave no footprint, if possible, when enjoying the outdoors, and to be respectful of others as well as the environment – all of the native flora and fauna. (Mosquitoes, I think, are a grey area.) Of course, there are always people who think only of themselves, no matter the consequences. A number of them, said to be from Alberta, made headlines in that prov-
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Over the same weekend, campers at Harrison Lake, near Harrison Hot Springs, left the site looking like a landfill, with truckloads of garbage left on the grounds. Meanwhile, authorities in B.C. have their crosshairs on about 40 campers who vandalized a park near Peachland and, in the process, shot and attempted to
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Miscreant campers should be held accountable ince as well as ours for trashing Crown land near Fernie during the May long weekend. It wasn’t just a few paper plates left behind at a free camping area near Lake Koocanusa but full garbage bags, booze containers, large boxes and other waste, scattered about and/ or gathered in piles. In addition to the garbage, trees were cut down and fires were left burning – another cardinal rule of camping broken! “Sadly, it’s a poor reflection on our neighbours to the East,” commented Regional District of East Kootenay director Heath Slee. East Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett called the incident disheartening, but does not want to see the free camping area turned into a paid option, punishing the majority who are respectful. About a half dozen of those respectful Albertans helped clean up the mess. Slee noted it’s Alberta’s strict rules and steep fines protecting its parks and Crown land that drove the miscreant Wild Rose revellers into his electoral area.
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The dispute over public education in the province has one parent starting her own protest in hopes one voice will turn into hundreds or thousands. Louise Wallace is the parent of two boys, one in Grade 4, the other in Grade 6. She is frustrated by the ongoing dispute and feeling powerless, so she has decided to take her own strike day and let Education Minister Peter Fassbender and Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo know exactly what kind of financial impact this is having on the economy. Pending the outcome of the rotating strikes, Wallace is also considering pulling her
two kids out of school for the rest of the year. Realizing that every parent’s situation is different, Wallace is encouraging other parents to take some type of action to let elected officials know what impact the teachers bargaining situation is having. “We need to remember that we own public education. My view is that Christy Clark does not share the majority of B.C. citizens’ appreciation for the importance of a healthy public education system. So this is about parents taking back ownership of the system. My suggestion is to do a peaceful, personal protest act and share it with your friends, your networks and the political reps.” Wallace suggests
Imagine the uproar if the region’s largest private business announced it was cutting wages by 10 per cent. Louise Wallace every parent send an email or letter to their MLA about how the job action is affecting them. “For some parents it may not be reasonable to take the day off, so they have to pay out of their pockets for day care. We should be letting politicians know that this money has come out of our pockets and is money
that has to be made up somewhere, money that isn’t being spent in other areas of the economy.” Wallace points out that School District #83 is the Shuswap’s largest employer, something which she believes is often overlooked. “Public education is a powerful economic engine,” she says. “Imagine the uproar if the region’s largest private business announced it was cutting wages by 10 per cent.” In a blog post on the subject, Wallace goes on to say, “I’m sorry but if any other industry knocked on Ms. Clark’s door and said,
‘uhm excuse me, if this doesn’t get sorted, we’ll lose 154 million dollars in productivity next week,’ I’m pretty sure she’d pick a power suit, find a microphone and offer up a solution on the six o’clock news.” That blog posting has already generated more than 5,000 hits. “It’s definitely struck a nerve,” she said. “Parents are frustrated and wondering what are their options in all of this.” Wallace will have her own walk-out on Tuesday and will be letting the government know exactly how it has impacted the local economy’s bottom line.
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District welcomes program/events manager By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
The words “recreation” and “wellness” may not be in her new title, but they’ll still be a big focus for Jillian Alexender, the district’s new program and events manager. Alexander was recently hired to be the district’s “coach, consultant, communicator and… problem solver” who, as part of her duties, will “facilitate community groups in identifying and meeting their event, program, recreational, wellness and healthy living needs through needs assessments, planning processes, resource development, partnerships and public involvement processes.” In short, what this translates to is getting to know the commu-
nity – its non-profit organizations, volunteers, etc., and assisting with the existing programs and events they offer, as well as offering a number of year-round programs and events through the district. Alexander comes from Victoria, where she was a community recreation co-ordinator and a group fitness instructor for two different community organizations. She will be taking over where the district’s former recreation and wellness coordinator, West MartinPatterson left off in terms of endeavouring to provide local recreation programming where there is demand. “My first order of business, while I get to know the community… is putting together some summer programming,” said Alexander. “Given
New face: Jillian Alexander is the district’s program and events manager. Photo contributed my start date (May 12), the process is six-plus weeks behind, but I’d like to have at least a small offering of programs for late-June, July and August.” Alexander says she will also be helping to support community groups in putting on events this summer, as well as pulling things together for the district’s Burnout event that runs in conjunction with the
Summer Stomp. In addition, she’ll be getting to work on programming for the fall/winter, with a guide planned for around the beginning of August. For this summer, Alexander says she would like to bring back swimming lessons at the Beach Park. She’s also heard gymnastics for kids would be welcomed back. Based on my ob-
Regional district compost now available The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is kicking it up with their new compost. In the fall of 2012, the CSRD began using the yard and garden material brought in by residents to CSRD refuse disposal sites to create compost. The first batch of Columbia Shuswap Kickin’ Compost is now ready and will be sold, beginning June 2, at the Salmon Arm and Sicamous landfills, as well as several transfer stations in the Shuswap area. The compost is comprised of yard and garden material only. The composting process was carried out following the strict guidelines of the Ministry of Environment’s Organic Matter Recycling Regulation to ensure all quality and safety stan-
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“Compost is a valuable soil amendment. The humus created in the composting process adds valuable fertilizer to your lawns, gardens and planters. The addition of compost to your soil also allows it to retain moisture better.” The compost will be
available, while supplies last, at the Salmon Arm and Sicamous landfills, as well as the Malakwa, Scotch Creek, Skimikin, Glenemma and Falkland Transfer Stations, during regular business hours. “U-load” compost will cost $10 per cubic metre, with a $5 minimum charge. Residents are welcome to take their own pickup trucks to load compost or to take small containers, such as rubber totes, if only a small amount is required. For those wanting larger loads, the Salmon Arm Landfill will offer a “We-load” option available on Friday and Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon for a cost of $30 per cubic metre. For more information, contact Fennell at 250-833-5936.
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servations thus far and district and community feedback, I hope to introduce a number of children’s programs…,” said Alexander. “I would also like to get the community outside enjoying the beautiful part of B.C. we live in with some Shuswap Trail Alliance-led hikes around Sicamous. It has also been brought to my attention that there is no Halloween event in the community, which I look forward to offering this year… “Whatever the community wants, I will do my best to staff and program.” Alexander says she wants to hear from anybody who has an idea for an event or program that they’d like to get off the ground. She can be reached at 250-8362477, or by email at jalexander@sicamous.ca. Phone: 250-832-2131 Fax: 250-832-5140 EAGLE VALLEY
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We’re having fun! ...and saving for our next vacation Hard work and determination will pay off for Shea Weber in February when he suits up in the red and whites of Team Canada. The 24-year-old Sicamous product was tagged last month to represent the nation in the 2010 Olympic Games. It’s a goal Weber had been working towards, and an opportunity he’s proud to be part of. “The Olympics are a very special event, not only for hockey but for winter sports and to be able to play for your country and compete for a medal is kind of neat,” says Weber. The 6’4”, 234 lb. Nashville Predators defenceman will be sporting the maple leaf with other big names in hockey like Scott
Niedermayer (Anaheim Ducks), Roberto “Whatever they want him to do, he’ll do Luongo (Vancouver Canucks), Chris Pronger it,” said James. “He’s a team-first guy, he’s (Philadelphia Flyers) and Sidney Crosby not a selfish player at all.” (Pittsburgh PenBoth parents guins). share what could Apart from a be described as a camp held last subdued exciteThe Olympics are a very summer, Wement for their special event, not only for ber guesses the son and the honhockey but for winter sports team may have a our that’s been and to be able to play for couple of days to bestowed up on gel in February him. Shea Weber before hitting the “Shea phoned Team Canada ice in Whistler, home and said and he’s interest‘I’ve been chosen ryone fi fits Olympics and I said ‘okay,’” ed in seeing how everyone ts. But Weber’s to play in the Olympics, mom and dad, Tracy and James, don’t ex- Tracy commented, explaining it’s kind of a pect Shea will have any problems. family trait not to overreact – one that Shea
shares. But she and James who, with Shea, share roots in Sicamous minor hockey, are definitely excited, and are hoping to attend at least one of their son’s games. Sicamous Eagles manager Wayne March is also pretty excited by the news that Shea, an Eagle alumni, will be playing for his community and country at the Games. March says Shea has been totally focused throughout his career on what he wanted to do: make it to the NHL. In the process, Shea helped the Eagles win the KIJHL Western Canadians in 2001-02; he helped take the Kelowna Rockets to three consecutive WHL Memorial Cup championship games, including the win in 2004; and, after signing with Nashville in 2004, he helped the CaSee Down-to-earth on page 2
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Workshop cultivates collaboration with First Nations By Martha Wickett Eagle Valley News
Not only was the theme collaboration, so was the method. Last week’s Together Shuswap workshop, formerly Moving Forward Together, brought people from diverse backgrounds together in the same room, but also together in shared purpose and increased understanding. Held at the Adams Lake Recreation and Conference Centre in Chase on May 21 and 22, the workshop expanded on the focus of previous meetings – regional planning and deepening collaboration between participants, both First Nations and others. Bonnie Thomas, a member of the organizing committee along with Craig Duckchief, Dorothy Argent, Janet McClean Senft and Jason Woodman-Simmonds, came away uplifted. “I was completely ecstatic. By the end of the two days – I’m really emotional about this, it’s something my mother always wanted, she wanted all the people to come together regardless of your background, from all levels,” Thomas said, referring to respected Neskonlith elder Mary Thomas. “We had the grassroots people there, the service providers there, and then we had the political people there, both on and off reserve. I guess for me, that was an accomplishment.” At last June’s workshop held at Quaaout Lodge, a list of ‘championed’ activities was created, after participants were asked if they’d like to champion an activity dealing with an issue. A list of 26 was eventually refined to a total of 16. Issues ranged from planning regional transportation to meet diverse needs, to building a regional artist data base and network of aboriginal artists, to improving delivery of health-care services in the Shuswap. Volunteers would
Shared approach: Splatsin councillor Daniel Joe, Enderby councillors Tundra Baird and Brad Case, Chase councillor David Lepsoe, Sicamous councillor Fred Busch and Neskonlith Chief Judy Wilson discuss new models of collaboration between governments during the Together Shuswap workshop, May 21 and 22. Photo by Victor Toy sign up if the topic was one they wished to tackle. Those 16 groups are ongoing and meet quarterly on their chosen initiatives. McClean Senft said she envisions all kinds of great results. “As someone with a passion for food security issues, I cannot wait to have an opportunity to begin to ‘connect the dots’ between
cerned about offending anyone and wanted to know what term to use: aboriginal, First Nations, indigenous. “That was an honest statement,” observed Thomas, noting she also heard from a person from the Columbia Shuswap Regional District that there should be an aboriginal person at the table during regional discussions, and that
By the end of the two days – I’m really emotional about this, it’s something my mother always wanted, she wanted all the people to come together regardless of your background, from all levels. Bonnie Thomas our Shuswap Together Food Security and Access to Nutrition Information group, the Shuswap Food Action Co-op, CSRD Agriculture Planning group, Adams Lake Indian Band, and Interior Health’s Aboriginal Food and Nutrition efforts, and begin to develop a way of working collaboratively toward local food production, nutrition access and food security programming.” Thomas was a moderator of one of the break-out groups at last week’s workshop, where she witnessed how beneficial it is to sit down together. She said one nonnative person was con-
they were at the workshop to learn. “For me, it was really, really, one of the most amazing experiences I’ve had in a very long time.” She said she was also very inspired by the First Nations presenters, as were many people, judging by general comments from others. Wednesday morning’s keynote speech came from Chief Wayne Christian of the Splatsin Indian Band, on Truth, Reconciliation and Beyond. He gave an overview of the history of legislation and policies of assimilation and genocide that First Nations have survived, providing a
lens on what communities are facing but how they want to work together. He gave an example of how, when he was younger, signs directed that “no dogs, no Indians,” were allowed inside stores. He spoke about moving forward by bringing back First Nations laws and principles to First Nations communities. Duckchief, workshop organizer, noted that regarding truth and reconciliation, it’s important to acknowledge wrongs and that they won’t be dealt with overnight because they’ve been carried out over a long period of time. “Finding a meaningful solution requires getting over that psychological trauma.” Duckchief presented a creation story at the workshop. He explained he has been thinking about how important First Nations oral stories have been as a way of recordkeeping and knowledge-sharing, and how they have emphasized relationships with land, water and animals. He said although they have been seen by some as simplistic and their importance has been dismissed in the past, they are important to sustainability and longterm planning. Chief Leon Nelson of the Adams Lake Indian Band also gave an inspiring speech, his on collaboration.
He mentioned foundations of good collaboration, which included clear goals, clear decision making, celebrating accomplishments, good leadership, putting in time and energy and, most importantly, commitment. He said people won’t always get along, but commitment will keep people at the table, particularly if everyone gets a chance to be heard. “My power is to empower others without feeling fear for my own. To do that, you empower, inspire, allow them a voice.” He said, smiling, that he’s learned from a lot of failed collabora-
tions. “I’ve learned a thousand ways how not to do something.” As if to illustrate Leon’s point on managing rather than ignoring conflict, during a panel presentation on new models of collaboration between governments, Sicamous Coun. Fred Busch spoke about a draft agreement possibly being signed later this month between the District of Sicamous and the Splatsin band, and he mentioned as part of his talk that he hoped the Splatsin could start forgetting what happened in the past. Leon told him why he and others find that
suggestion offensive. Busch apologized heartily and said that was not his intention. Leon said he acknowledged Busch’s truth, his apology was accepted, he did not want it to be a future place of strife and it was a closed item. Also on the panel, Daniel Joe, councillor with the Splatsin band, spoke of the collaboration ongoing between his band and the City of Enderby. A committee was formed involving two band councillors and two city councillors, who meet regularly to discuss issues relevant to both entities. One of the catalysts was when the band’s 30,000 sq. ft. convention centre was going up. Joe said he emailed Enderby councillor Brad Case and asked if council was aware of the building. “I was just flabbergasted. They didn’t even know the building was going up and we were going to have to sign service agreements.” The two councils have now collaborated on many projects. “Wondering how to start…? Phone, email, text, ask how can we work together. That’s all it takes. Willingness to work.”
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SOUTHOFF, DAISY LOUREINA SOUTHOFF, Daisy Loureina passed away in Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Salmon Arm, BC on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at the age of 70 years. Daisy was born at New Westminster, BC on January 24, 1944 and had resided in the Shuswap area for the past 30 years. She will be remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother and a great lady. Daisy was predeceased by her husband, Alvin in 1998. She will be dearly missed by her children, Regina Hoyseth of Lumby, Christina LaForge of Revelstoke, Calvin Southoff of Richmond and Natasha Gabert of Sicamous; nine grandchildren; one great grandchild; also surviving is her sister, Dolly Breckeridge. A special thank you to the Shuswap Lake General Hospital level 4 staff, especially Margaret, Laura, Sandy and Sally for their compassion and care to Daisy. A memorial service will be held from the Sicamous Seniors’ Centre on Sunday, June 15th at 2:00 pm. If so desired, contributions in memory of Daisy may be made to the BC Lung Association, 2675 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 2K2. Online condolences can be sent through Daisy’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.
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deBOER, HENDRIKUS (HANK) It is with sadness that the family of Hank announces his passing on Friday May 16, 2014 at the age of 80 years in Salmon Arm, BC. Born in Holland on April 20, 1934 to parents Gerhardt and Fimke, Hank was born into a family of 15 children. Hank immigrated to Canada as a young man at the age of 19 started his working career on a dairy farm and later joined CP Rail. Hank enjoyed both of these careers serving both industries with commitment and passion. Hank will be sadly missed by his family; wife of 34 years Pam, children; Cerran, David, Janice, Danny, Simon and Alison and their spouses, 10 grandchildren and one great grandson. Hank also leaves behind 3 brothers and their families as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. A celebration of life service will take place on Sunday June 1, 2014 at 2:00pm from Bowers Funeral Chapel. A reception will follow the service allowing family and friends to continue sharing memories. Online condolences may be sent through Hank’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com
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INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN Graymont’s Pavilion Plant is accepting applications for an Industrial Electrician. Candidate must possess current B.C. Red Seal certification. Preference will be given to well-rounded individuals willing to also perform other nonelectrical maintenance work as part of the maintenance team. A background in lime or cement industry along with computer and or PLC skills is preferred as well as a proven track record of developing and maintaining a safe work culture. Additional skills required: • Electrician with Red Seal certification and with construction or industrial experience required to work at the Graymont Pavilion Lime Plant. • Must become engaged in continuous improvement and willing to work in a team environment. • Regular shifts will be 8 hrs/day from Monday to Friday – steady day shift. • Must be willing to work overtime when required. • Located in Pavilion B.C. situated between Cache Creek and Lillooet, B.C. Wages And Benefits As Per The Collective Agreement. Qualified applicants please submit your resume to: careers@graymont.com or Graymont Pavilion Plant Attn: Dan Buis P.O. Box 187 Cache Creek, BC V0K 1H0
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WorksafeBC – Workers’ Compensation Board of B.C. hereby gives notice of proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (BC Reg. 296/97, as amended)
Planning and maintaining a garden requires a lot of effort, which can result in an aesthetically pleasing addition to the landscape. But that hard work can also fall victim to nature when local wildlife find a garden too mouth-watering to resist. In an effort to rid a garden of unwanted pests, gardeners may unwittingly scare away animals and insects that might just protect the garden from more ill-intentioned animals. Not every creature that scurries is out to get prized petunias or to devour tomatoes. In fact, many can prove beneficial to gardens. Bats Bats have a bad reputation, as people unnecessarily fear bats because they believe them to be carriers of disease. But many bats feed off of insects or fruits and will not harm a human. The average brown bat can eat 1,000 mosquitoes in an hour, so it’s easy to see why bats are good to have around. Mosquitoes are not only a nuisance but also harbor potentially dangerous diseases. Frogs Frogs and toads will prey on insects and make the local insect population more manageable. Toads eat mainly slugs, who feed on the leaves and fruits of many plants. Birds While it is true that some birds can damage crops, many birds are content to feed on insects attracted to the garden, which helps to keep insect numbers in check. Chickadees, for example, will dine on aphid eggs. Jays and mockingbirds are known to be feisty and can even deter dogs and cats from a yard. Hummingbirds will sip on the nectar of flowers and help pollinate plants.
• General Conditions, section 4.1.1 Snow avalanche assessment – Resolve the implementation issues with the avalanche risk assessment regulations • General Conditions, section 4.69 Emergency lighting – Update the reference to the BC Fire Code
Public Hearings You are invited to provide feedback on the proposed regulatory amendments. Your views may be presented orally at the public hearings and/or submitted in writing. Please register if you wish to make an oral presentation at the public hearings by telephoning 604.232.7744 or toll free in B.C. 1.866.614.7744 prior to the hearing.
• Chemical Agents and Biological Agents, sections 5.3 Application and 5.27 ignition – Update references to repealed Acts
Information on the proposed amendments and the public hearings, including details of registration/participation procedures, are on WorkSafeBC’s website at worksafebc.com/2014publichearings
• Tools, Machinery and Equipment, new sections – Adopt ANSI standard and add requirements for the safe use of roll on/roll off containers
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• Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms, section 13.32 Work in high risk situations – Update the reference to CSA Standard Z271
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June 3, 2014
Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel & Marina 146 Kingston Street, Victoria, B.C.
June 5, 2014
Best Western Kelowna Hotel & Suites 2402 Highway 97 N, Kelowna, B.C.
June 5, 2014
Via video conference Community Futures 110A Slater Road NW, Cranbrook, B.C.
June 10, 2014
Coast Inn of the North 770 Brunswick Street, Prince George, B.C.
June 12, 2014
Executive Airport Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 7311 Westminster Highway, Richmond, B.C.
Session Times:
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
• Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms, section 13.5 Position and Stability – Review the safe positioning and stability requirements of portable ladders • Construction, Excavation and Demolition, section 20.26 Inspections – Clarify when a professional engineer must inspect and certify a gang form • Construction, Excavation and Demolition, section 20.112 Hazardous materials – Clarify the responsibilities of employers, owners and qualified persons for the safe containment or removal of hazardous materials • Diving, Fishing and Other Marine Operations, section 24.40 Minimum crew – Clarify the conditions that must be met for a surface supply diver to serve as a standby in the water • Forestry Operations and Similar Activities, section 26.65 Bullboards – Add new construction, inspection, removal and return to service requirements • Agriculture, section 28.12 Biohazards exception – Remove an obsolete provision • Rope access, new Part 34 – Ensure comprehensive requirements The proposed Respirable Crystalline Silica (“RCS”) regulation will not proceed to the 2014 public hearing. It is intended that WorkSafeBC will work with industry stakeholders to develop acceptable compliance tools, and that the proposed RCS regulation will be introduced at the next scheduled public hearing.
Written Submissions The deadline for receipt of written submissions is 4:30 pm on Friday, July 11, 2014. Written submissions can be made online or via e-mail, fax, mail, or delivered at the public hearings during the session times. Online: via the WorkSafeBC website at worksafebc.com/2014publichearings E-mail: ohsregfeedback@worksafebc.com Fax:
604.279.7599; or toll free in B.C.: 1.877.279.7599
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OHS Regulation and Policy Policy, Regulation and Research Division WorkSafeBC – Workers’ Compensation Board of B.C. P.O. Box 5350, Station Terminal Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5L5
Notice of proposed amendments to the occupational health and safety regulation And Notice of Public Hearing Pursuant to sections 225 and 226 of the Workers Compensation Act of British Columbia.
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