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Teachers on the picket line at local schools Talking defibrillator program expands B.C. to add 750 machines around province
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BC Teachers Federation rotating strikes have included School District 73, with walk-outs on Wednesday, May 28, and again on Thursday, June 5. Pictured is the picket lines at both Barriere schools on May 28, under a heavy downpour of rain for most of the day. Left: Barriere Secondary picketers (l-r) teacher Andres Ruberg, school councillor Chad Grimm and teacher Paulette Gendron. Right: Barriere Elementary school teachers were joined on the picket line by the president of the Kamloops Thompson Teachers’ Association, Jason Karpuk (second from right).
Parent Advisory Councils calling for an immediate end to teacher strike and lockout
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The organization representing public school parent advisory councils is calling for an immediate end to the teacher strike and lockout, out of concern for students and families. BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC) president Terry Berting stated in a press release that the “feud” between the BC Teachers’ Federation and the government is having a detrimental effect on students, particularly those most vulnerable, and creating financial hardship for struggling families. The parent group is also concerned about the cancellation of extra-curricular activities, end-of-year celebrations and sporting events in some schools, and is urging the government and the BCTF to concentrate their energies on achieving a new collective agreement. “Successful outcomes for all students — not just those graduating from Grade 12 — are being affected by this labour dispute,” Berting stated. “This has got to stop.” Parents are also encouraged to write to Education Minister Peter Fassbender and BCTF president Jim Iker explaining how the rotating strikes and lockout are affecting families.
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A sinkhole looms in the parking lot of Brookfield Mall, Clearwater, June 3. No one was injured and no vehicle damaged when the hole opened up without warning at shortly after 3 p.m. As of press-time, cause of the sinkhole had yet to be determined, but recent heavy rains might have been a factor.
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Legislature closes with bitter farm debate By Tom Fletcher Black Press
turned to withdraw his comments so he could vote against the legislation. Independent MLAs Andrew Weaver and Vikki Huntington joined NDP critics in denouncing the move to ease restrictions on secondary farmland uses in the North, Kootenay and Cariboo zones. Another target of criticism was the move to formalize the six local Agricultural Land Commission panels to make decisions on exclusions and permitted uses. Columbia RiverRevelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald accused the government of adding social and economic considerations to farmland as a pretext to undermine
VICTORIA – The B.C. legislature adjourned for the summer Thursday with opposition MLAs battling to the end against legislation to divide the Agricultural Land Reserve into two zones. The government used its majority to cut off debate and pass the bill, despite days of demands to withdraw it and complete promised consultation with farmers around the province. “You’re all a bunch of corrupt liars,” shouted NDP agriculture critic Nicholas Simons, before storming out of the chamber as the opposition’s time ran out. Simons re-
the commission’s independence. “We are talking about important agricultural areas that will now be open to exclusions, that decision being made by a bunch of B.C. Liberal political hacks on criteria that are totally nebulous – to the extent that there’s even a provision to add whatever else the cabinet wants to add,” Macdonald said. “It could be economic. It could be social. It could be anything.” Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick pointed to amendments made to the bill in response to criticism that emphasize that the ALC is independent and its top priority remains to preserve productive farmland.
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The B.C. legislature adjourned for the summer Thursday. A fall session is expected to pass a tax bill for liquefied natural gas exports. Letnick used the example of a Peace River region farmer who was prevented from parking gas industry trucks on his land during winter to earn extra money. “We as a government believe that there’s an opportunity in some parts of the province where there is less pressure on ag-
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Re: ‘Mineral survey expands to gas industry’ that ran in our May 29, 2014, issue. The article stated construction on New Gold’s Blackwater mine property is expected to begin in 2015. A company spokesperson says the start of construction depends on the recovery of gold prices to a level that supports the project.
against the ALC and a desire to weaken it for political gain. Pimm, who was replaced as agriculture minister as he undergoes cancer surgery, issued an apology this week for his comments in the email. Premier Christy Clark said the changes do not affect the Okanagan, Lower
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The B.C. government has selected Carol Bellringer as its next auditor general, appointing her to an eight-year term. Bellringer served as Manitoba’s auditor general from 1992 to 1996 and from 2006 to March 2014. She replaces acting auditor-general Russ Jones, who has served in the role since the departure of John Doyle in 2013. Jones is to remain in the B.C. office as an assistant auditor-general. Doyle returned to his native Australia after shaking up the B.C. legislature’s internal finances, pushing for greater disclosure of MLA and legislature expenses. He also issued a report critical of the B.C. government’s purchase of carbon offsets to declare its own operations carbon-neutral.
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Talking defibrillator program expands By Tom Fletcher Black Press The B.C. government is adding another $1 million to its program to place automated defibrillators at sports facilities, recreation centres and libraries around the province. The machines are programmed to allow anyone to use them in when someone suffers a sudden cardiac arrest. When activated, they play recorded instructions to apply the electrodes to an unconscious person, then signal whether an electric shock is indicated to restart the heart. Health Minister Terry Lake said the automated defibrillators can be used without risk to the patient, and save precious seconds before ambulance paramedics respond to a 9-11 call. The machines also instruct bystanders to perform chest compressions and mouthto-mouth resuscitation. Dr. William Dick, vice president of medical programs B.C. Ambulance Service, said ambulance attendants respond to more than 2,000 cardiac arrest calls a year, and the machines already in place have proven their effectiveness.
“I’ve seen this myself in my practice as an emergency physician,” Dick said. “It’s incredible when a save like this occurs, and a person is revived and brought into the emergency department. And then we continue their care and they walk out of the hospital alive and well.” Sudden cardiac arrest can affect anyone, and can be triggered by drowning, stroke, electrocution, suffocation, drug overdose, a car accident or other injury. It differs from a heart attack, which is caused by restricted blood flow to the heart and is usually signalled by chest pains. The program is co-sponsored by the B.C. and Yukon Heart and Stroke Foundation. CEO Adrienne Bakker said the foundation is working raise matching funds and train staff in community facilities in the use of the defibrillators. The new target is to place 750 machines in arenas and other facilities around the province. Emergency dispatchers will have maps to show their location, so they can instruct 9-1-1 callers on their location and how to use them.
Service dog pilot project to support Veterans suffering from PTSD North Thompson Star/Journal Ottawa – Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops – Thompson – Cariboo says she is pleased with the announced service dog pilot project to support Veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). “Last April I met with a local Veteran who shared with me his struggle with PTSD and how the use of a service dog had played an extremely positive role in providing therapy and rehabilitation,” said McLeod. “Following this meeting I wrote to the Minister of Veterans
Affairs expressing my strong support of the use of service dogs in assisting Veterans with mental health conditions.” In September 2013, Veterans Affairs Canada commissioned the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research to collect and evaluate the existing research on psychiatric service dogs to determine the next steps needed to create a Canadian approach. The results revealed that more research is needed to evaluate the use of psychiatric service dogs in treating Veterans with PTSD. This week the Minister of Veterans Affairs
announced a two-anda-half-year pilot project to look at the impact of the use of psychiatric service dogs in assisting Veterans with PTSD. Veterans Affairs Canada will provide up to $500,000 in research and treatment benefits for the pilot project. The goal is to have up to 50 Veterans, who are in receipt of a disability benefit for PTSD and have approval from their treating mental health professional, participate in the project. “By launching this study, Veterans Affairs Canada is proactively seeking the scientific evidence to demonstrate that psychiatric service dogs have a role
to play in assisting Veterans with PTSD,” said McLeod. “Although the current evidence is limited, there is enough of it to know that further study is needed and worthwhile. We will also work with researchers in other countries to share findings and best practices.”
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B.C. farmland fate a test for parties VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal government’s bill to divide the Agricultural Land Reserve into two zones has passed, after one of the nastier exchanges I’ve seen in a decade covering the B.C. legislature. “You’re all a bunch of corrupt liars,” NDP agriculture critic Nicholas Simons yelled as the government cut off a long and mostly repetitious debate that dominated the final days of the legislature session. Not to be outdone, cabinet minister Bill Bennett replied to Simons’ heckle about Kootenay rancher Faye Street, one of Bennett’s most vocal supporters as he pushed through changes to the land reserve to ease land use restrictions in rural zones. Bennett advised Simons to offer his remarks to Street in person. “She’ll kick your ass,” Bennett said. The on-the-record debate wasn’t much better. Columbia River-Revelstoke NDP MLA Norm Macdonald summed up his party’s biggest objection with his charge that “a bunch of Liberal political hacks” will be appointed to regional panels of the Agricultural Land Commission. The government’s scheme, Macdonald and other NDP critics predicted, is to unleash a flood of ALR land removals, to enrich B.C. Liberal supporters by allowing development on productive farmland. That might be a valid concern, but there are a couple of factual problems. First, every appointment to the ALC, at the regional or provincial level, is made by the B.C. government. It’s been that way since the Dave Barrett administration set it up in 1973. Second, the regional panels are not new. The B.C. Liberals imposed them in 2003. If this was their method of corrupting the process to dismantle the ALR, that would have largely happened in the years since. Surely by this time they would have found enough greedy political hacks who hate farming to subvert the process. I’ve written before about the legitimate concerns of places like Merritt and Vanderhoof and Dawson Creek, where some ALR rules and decisions simply don’t make sense. Strict secondary residence rules are needed in areas with nonfarm development pressure. In most rural areas, they are a mistake, and are frequently ignored. The debate wasn’t entirely devoid of honesty and civility. Macdonald interrupted his string of baseless accusations to note that under the current system, 75% of exclusion applications in the Kootenay region are approved. If that’s the case, what is really broken that needs to be fixed? It’s a good question that the government did not adequately answer. And credit also goes to the new agriculture minister, Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick, who inherited a public relations mess left by the brief and boneheaded performance of Peace River North MLA Pat Pimm. Braving the heckling at the end, Letnick put aside his partisan talking points and gave his personal assurance that the government’s intention is to support farming in those places where non-farm income is the only thing that keeps people on the land. As soon as the theatrics had died down, the B.C. NDP sent out a fundraising plea to its members to help “save” the ALR. The party is broke and desperate after losing its fourth straight election, and it hopes to activate its declining donor base by portraying the changes as the imminent slaughter of its most sacred cow. Voters have three years before the next election to assess this situation. If there is a flood of exclusions of prime agricultural land, then the NDP will be able to make its case that its warnings were at least partially true. If this does not take place, then the government’s position will be vindicated. We’ll find out the truth. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
New society against violence has formed in Barriere To the editor; The Anti-Violence Advocates Society is a new Barriere group that is advocating and working towards a community that will not tolerate violence or abuse. Our Board of Directors are: Adrienne Pullen – president, Sylvia Chivers – vice-president, Lynn Wright – secretary, Grace Baker – treasurer, Barb Gordon – marketing/funding. Our first initiative is to provide support to people affected by violence or abuse by providing an emergency kit for women and children who often have to leave their homes with nothing. These kits will contain items that will provide them with the basic necessities such as toothpaste and a toothbrush, comb and brush, etc., a blanket/quilt
Logo for the newly formed AntiViolence Advocates Society in Barriere. for a child to snuggle up in and a stuffed animal for them to hang onto.
Our second initiative is to provide an education program in our schools to teach our youth about healthy relationships. This is a four year program that is delivered to grades 7, 8, 9 and 10. Education of our youth is the means by which the cycle of violence can be broken. If you would like to show your support (for just $10 a year) you can become a member of our society by contacting me at the number below. You can also drop off your bottles and cans to the Bag Lady Bottle Depot in Barriere and donate the proceeds to ‘Anti Violence’. If you have any questions, or would like to get involved, please contact me at 250-672-2111. Barb Gordon Barriere, B.C.
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Logging may be affecting the Clearwater River now and into the future
To the editor; I’m writing this letter to express my concern over the proposed logging of the Clearwater River Corridor by Canfor. I am the owner of Interior Whitewater, and hard to believe but we are going into our 33rd season of rafting on the Clearwater River. First off I’m not against logging. Anybody that has lived in this town for any length of time knows that logging has been at the forefront of Clearwater’s economy for a very long time and has contributed hugely to the economic growth of Clearwater. I have many friends in that industry and by no means would I like to see it disappear in this area or for that matter this province. We can talk about the value of Wells Gray Park becoming a “World Heritage Site” or” Geo Park” with UNESCO. Or that tourism this year may contribute as much as $20,000,000 to the local economy with over half a million visitors this year. These facts can be obtained from the District office and I think most people agree now that tourism will probably provide a wide range of benefits for Clearwater and Wells Gray Park in the future. Will this be enough to keep this town healthy and prosperous – probably not? Logging and other industries will be needed. But really what I want to talk about is how logging may be affecting the Clearwater River and the valley now and in the future. I do not want to make myself sound like an expert in the subject of fallout from poor logging practices because I’m not. But what I am good at is being able to tell the story of the River Road and what I’ve seen along both sides of the river during that time. We are seeing creeks run where they’ve never run before. Small creeks in the past are turning into large creeks that flash and
wash culverts out constantly. Water events are happening on the west side of the Clearwater these days at an alarming rate that we’ve never seen before. Is it the logging that has taken place in the TFL over the last few years? I don’t have an answer to that but it makes one think. And that brings me to my point. I believe we need to think the Canfor deal through a little more and take a good look at the short term benefits we are trading for the potential long term ugly things that may happen because of the result of the proposed logging. The importance of our viewscapes along the Clearwater River corridor are going to be what separates us from so many other areas competing for the tourist dollar in the future and tourism is going to be here long after the blocks have been logged and Canfor has packed up and left. Sometimes when you have something magical in your backyard you tend to take it for granted. But what I know for sure is that the Clearwater River is an absolute gem in this province. I describe the Clearwater as the last big volume, free flowing river of its kind that eventually empties into the Pacific Ocean off the West coast of North America. If there is a river that rivals the Clearwater in water purity and visibility, wilderness feel, world class rafting and kayaking, or just plain beautiful viewscapes and site seeing I’d like to know where. I support the moratorium on the logging with Canfor in the Clearwater Valley. With so much at stake in the future for this town, the valley, and most importantly the Clearwater river, I strongly believe more discussion is needed with all stakeholders in an open and transparent public process. Doug Trotter Interior Whitewater
No logging in the Upper Clearwater Valley moratorium called for To the editor; I am adding my voice to the call for a moratorium on logging in the Wells Gray Park corridor until social, economic, and environmental values have been addressed in an open, all-stakeholder process. I have been blessed to call Clearwater home for my entire life..my Dad came here in 1959 to work for Frank Capostinsky as a faller and cat skinner so it was logging that supported us growing up and in ways it still supports the four of five sisters that stayed and raised our families here. Logging plays an important role in our community and will continue to do so. But times are a changing and as the trees go the way of the cod fish and the timber supply runs out we seek sustainable practices that include other values for economic stability. Or we face own Make and Break harbor as the Stan Roger’s song goes... Last year tourism – brought Clearwater close to $20 million dollars. That would continue for each year in perpetuity especially as we achieve Geo Park Status for Wells Gray. A forest once cut is gone..for our lifetime. Not to ignore the fact an old growth forest stores carbon and helps main-
tain the climate in which we need for life on earth. I think that is a value worth preserving for our grandchildren. Logging the entrance to Wells Gray Park will ruin the most stunning road-accessible viewscapes in the area. It will distance Clearwater from the Wells Gray experience. It will take away opportunities for future generations to make a living here in a diversified economy that values our number one attraction. WILDERNESS, WILDLIFE, clean water and fresh air. If Canfor succeeds in severing Clearwater’s wilderness link to Wells Gray Then a direct link will be lost and tourist and other businesses will likely follow the untouched wilderness experience and relocate in Upper Clearwater, effectively transforming IT into the ‘gateway to the park’. Clearwater will be some gas stations, a grocery store, an info centre and a round-about sign pointing north to the ‘NEW’ gateway to the park: Upper Clearwater. Clearwater loses its focus and Upper Clearwater loses its life style. Nobody wins. If logging takes place in the Wells Gray Park entrance corridor in a business-as-usual manner with no genuine public and stakeholder consultations, then
they sever their ‘roots in the community’ and with no roots on the steep slopes above the Clearwater Valley road to stabilize the banks it all washes down stream along with more road causing stress and strain and destroying peoples water source. And it maybe even worse considering recent mud slides elsewhere in B.C.. The year we moved to the upper valley to build our home, was the year the high slopes just below the Trophies was logged (big Bertha came later). Dad who was road foreman for CTP and had 30+ years in the logging world, sat at my table with a direct view to those north slopes and said.. it was wrong...it took hundreds of years to grow and logging it was mining it...and he was right. Thirty-two years later, that upper block still has no visible regeneration on it and I think of his words every time I look south to that cut on the North side of the Trophies.. Please, no logging in the Upper Clearwater Valley until such a time as the effects on community values, wildlife, and tourism have been fully addressed for the wide range of stakeholders. Sharon Neufeld Clearwater, B.C. Cc: Don Kayne, President and CEO Canfor
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Barriere Hospice volunteer shares an experience To the editor; So, my old friend has sold her place and is moving away. Too far to visit each week and I will miss her. I have only known her a couple of years but if feels like longer. Thirty years in age difference, but some of the same life experiences, expectations. We have shared family histories, laughs and
sorrows. We both grew up where when you visit, you visit. Face to face, you see each other’s expressions. When company came over, you played games and spent time. No checking phones, IPods; people were present. And now, she is moving away and I will miss her. She’s in her 80’s and still in charge of her own life, making her own de-
cisions. I am proud of her and hope I will have the same abilities when I am in my 80’s. She is a spark that can still light a fire. A very strong woman; she just needed a hand and Barriere Hospice Society was there to help. If you are not a volunteer; you are missing out, more than I can express. Anonymous by request
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Police catch man luring a child online RCMP say any child online is a potential target for manipulative and persistent predators
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Sparse attendance The May 26, District of Barriere public hearing in regards to the proposed comprehensive Zoning Bylaw No. 111 received very little participation from area citizens with only a few handfuls attending and only one question from a resident for council. Council then moved to accept the Zoning Bylaw No. 111 changes as presented by District CAO Colleen Hannigan. Every Thursday we bring you the NEWS and the VIEWS from the Lower North Thompson Valley.
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A proactive online investigation by the BC Integrated Child Exploitation (BC ICE) unit has resulted in charges for Luring a Child and Making Child Pornography. Twenty-nine-year-old Tyler James Nowek was arrested and subsequently charged by the BC Crown for Luring a Child and Making Child Pornography. He made his first court appearance on Monday, May 26, 2014. The investigation started on the Internet in March 2014. A covert online investigator from the BC ICE unit posed as a 13-year-old female in an online chat forum. The police officer was soon approached by the accused who initiated an online conversation. The chats between the accused and who he believed was a 13-year-old girl quickly became sexually explicit. During the chats, its alleged the accused admitted that he should not be chatting with a 13-year-old girl as he could get into trouble if he was caught. He suggested meeting the 13-year-old girl for a date, but was instead arrested by investigators from the West Kelowna RCMP and the BC ICE Unit. He was arrested at his place of business in West Kelowna on April 2, 2014. A search warrant was executed at the business shortly after. Nowek was released on a recognizance with conditions governing his access to children and the Internet. This is just one of the many proactive investigations generated by the BC ICE unit, who, as part of their mandate, travel all over the province to execute search warrants on the homes and businesses of suspected child sex offenders. Sergeant Mat Van Laer of the BC ICE unit states that this case illustrates how quickly and brazenly child predators develop relationships online with children. Stay informed of your children’s online activities. Educate your children and yourself about the dangers of talking to strangers online. Any child online is a potential target for these manipulative and persistent predators. The BC Integrated Child Exploitation unit encourages you to report any suspicious online activity to Cybertip.ca. Educational resources about how to prevent becoming a victim of online child exploitation are readily available at sites such as protectchildren.ca,, thedoorthatnotslocked.ca and kidsintheknow.ca.
Public complaints about forestry and range practices in new report North Thompson Star/Journal Nearly 20 years of public concerns and complaints about forestry and range practices on B.C.’s Crown land are summarized in a new report released by the Forest Practices Board today. “Complaints and concerns provide a barometer of public acceptance of forest and range management, identifying trends and issues that the board will sometimes examine in more detail,” said board chair, Tim Ryan. “They provide a measure of how well B.C.’s forest and range lands are being managed and how much confidence the public has in industry and government practices.” Since 1995, the board has responded to over 1,100 concerns and 300 complaints, leading to 181 formal recommendations for improvement to forest and range planning, practices and public consultation. Topics most commonly complained about are conservation of forest values such as water,
soundness of forest planning and practices and adequacy of both public involvement processes and government enforcement of the law. Complaints have come from many sources including individuals, water users, environmental and community groups, First Nations, trappers, ranchers and recreationists. The report findings show that in 70% of cases, provincial legislation is appropriately followed but there is usually room for improvement, particularly when it comes to communication between those carrying out forest and range practices and those affected by them. The board was created in 1995 to ensure industry follows provincial forest and range legislation and government adequately enforces it. The board can investigate public complaints and make recommendations for improvement, but it also tries to help resolve issues and improve resource stewardship whenever possible. All complaint investigations are available on the board’s website, along with this latest report: www.fpb.gov.bc.ca
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BCTF rotating strikes continue this week Walkout scheduled for SD73 on June 5 Black Press The B.C. Teachers’ Federation has continued with rotating strikes around the province this week, as negotiations continue to settle their longrunning dispute over pay and staffing levels. BCTF president Jim Iker notified the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association in a letter May 28. Education Minister Peter Fassbender reiterated the BCPSEA’s latest offer at the time of a $1,200 signing bonus and a six-year contract term, but indicated the union needs to modify its demands and stop strike action. “I’m profoundly disappointed that while we’re still at the table, with all of the talk that’s been going on, that children and parents and communities are continuing to be held hostage and put in the middle of this dispute,” Fassbender said. The Labour Relations Board is to hear arguments Thursday on whether the school districts can cut teacher pay 10% in response to the union’s withdrawal of services. The schedule of one-day walkouts starts Monday, June 2, with School District 73 for the Kamloops Thompson out Thursday, June 5.
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Students frustrated with lockout Students joined with Barriere Secondary teachers last week to protest the “teacher’s lock out by government”, and the fact that during this time “teachers cannot help students 45 minutes before class, during break, and lunch break, or 45 minutes after class”. One student said, “Students feel frustrated about not being able to get the help we need at lunch, and before exams.”
Free, online textbooks for skills training Community Futures to be added to those already available Thompson Country hires a North LNG industry. Thompson Star/Journal * Tourism and hospitality programs. new General Manager * Adult basic education programs linked to givBritish Columbia is now developing 20 open, online textbooks specifically for post-secondary skills ing students essential skills for trades and technical
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Community Futures Thompson Country announced this week the appointment of David Arsenault as their new General Manager. Community Futures Thompson Country (CFTC) established in 1987 has successfully been delivering entrepreneurial programs by supporting the growth of locally owned businesses through training, business advisory services and small business loans. “Mr. Arsenault comes to our organization with an excellent understanding of the Community Futures network and its philosophy as he held the same position of General Manager in the Boundary for eight years from 1997 to 2005”, said Mr. Ken
David Arsenault White, Chair. David holds a MBA in Business, an Associate Degree in Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Human Performance. He authored and developed the South Okanagan Regional Growth Strategy as well as the City of Penticton’s, Economic Investment Zone Strategy and was a Professor in the Okanagan College School of Business in Penticton. Over the course of
20 years in business both in the private and public sectors David Arsenault has built a solid reputation of working with organizations to maximize their people and potential. His professional experience includes the development and delivery of numerous funding proposals for economic initiatives, communication strategies, marketing plans, operations plans and strategic development for business initiatives. In addition to this experience he has also worked with local community groups, First Nations, municipalities, provincial ministries and the federal government where he developed a solid reputation of providing creative solutions to complex business and economic issues.
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training and technical programs. Students taking skills and technical training programs such as electrical, oil and gas, tourism, nursing and others will soon be able to get some of their textbooks online for free, saving hundreds of dollars. The open textbooks for skills training and technical programs support the priorities in B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint to align training with the labour market, and a total of 20 open textbooks will be developed for: * High-demand foundational trades programs, such as carpentry, pipefitting, electrical and plumbing. * Oil and gas programs supporting the
training. * Mining-related programs. * Health-care programs, such as health-care assistant, practical nursing and registered nursing. The online textbooks will be developed based on an open call for proposals, and will be available online starting September 2015. The 20 online textbooks for skills training and technical programs are in addition to the 19 made available in 2013 and the 21 others expected to be ready by September 2014 for 40 highly enrolled firstyear and second-year post-secondary subjects. For information on B.C.’s open textbooks: http:// open.bccampus.ca/
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Grads awarded $45,000 in scholarships/bursaries North Thompson Star/Journal Barriere may be a small rural community, but those who live, work, and play here have a big heart. The May 23, Barriere Secondary graduation ceremonies saw a whopping $50,000 handed to the grads via annual scholarships and bursaries. This is an amazing dollar amount for a graduating class of 33 individuals. All who help to finance these scholarships and bursaries each year are to be commended for giving our students a financial “helping hand” as they pursue the education required for their chosen careers. Here is a list of the recipients receiving Barriere Secondary School Scholarships and Bursaries for 2014:
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BSS students say thanks to Gilbert Smith
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To show their appreciation for a generous donation of cedar boards from Gilbert Smith Forest Products, the grade 10 – 12 shop students at Barriere Secondary School (BSS) built a planter bench and presented it to the mill. Pictured are BSS students (l-r) Jack Greenwell, Garrett Tremblay, Trai Donald and Jermy Strongeagle presenting the bench to Greg Smith (second from left), vice-president and Chief Operating Officer of the mill.
Rural B.C. needs to be heard It would seem on a representation per capita that B.C. sent the largest contingent of people to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) conference held this year in Niagara, Ontario. There were approximately 1800 delegates that spent four days discussing most everything that has to do with the governance of cities and towns. Well, in truth, there was more discussion on climate change, extreme weather and how to build resilience to storms, disaster mitigation, rail safety, agriculture issues, connectivity, socialeconomic development, transportation, affordable housing, recycling, aging infrastructure, the lack of Federal funding for dealing with local issues, small town and rural issues as well as the New Canada Building Fund than there were on pure governance; but in the end you cannot properly build policies that direct staff without a broad knowledge of
what challenges they face each and every day. Speaking of the New Canada Building Fund, most of us wanted to know how big the find was and what does it cover? In the end our questions seemed a bit premature since nobody can give a straight and simple answer around how to access the funds. When asked about rural communities, they had no information at all about towns and districts that had populations the size of the District of Barriere. It would seem that to other orders of government a rural community is around 10,000 residents. As a result most funding models are based on a much larger scale than what is actually found in rural Canada. The rural communities all across our country have the same issues. Their roads, buildings and water systems are slowly failing, and there is no way for them to raise even the onethird funding that is
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Bill Humphreys required to qualify for these large multi level funding programs. There needs to be a separate and distinct message sent to both the Federal and Provincial governments that rural communities need to be heard. Our issues are as dire as the larger centers, and unlike them we have no tax base that can help us to fix the problems. Bear in mind here, that I am not advocating that we raise local taxes to gather more money to fix our local issues. What I am advocating we do is far from that. What we need to do is keep more of the taxes we do collect right here where we live. Presently, if you believe the people that give out statistics, we get to keep eight cents of every dollar we collect in local taxes. I can
honestly tell you that this is just not working for small communities like ours. In fact, the problem gets worse when you factor in smaller communities like ours pay more for each project we undertake to fix infrastructure than communities the size of Kamloops do. When we send out a request for a proposal, or a request for a quotation, companies from outside our district bid, and they have to charge extra for travel and other costs like living out allowances. There are a number of groups that act as our advocates in bringing local issues to the forefront when the Federal and Provincial governments are setting policies. The FCM is one such group, and it is important that each type and
size of community tell the FCM what their local issues are. By talking face to face with the people that work on our behalf we can strive to bring changes that will benefit us all. During the conference I was fortunate to speak with a number of people including Brock Carlton, Chief Executive Officer for FCM, Claude Dauphin FCM President and Mayor of the Borough of Lachine, QC, and Gary Burroughs Regional Chair, Niagara Region. To each and every one of the people I spoke to my message was the same. We need to start recognizing the millions of people here in Canada that live in the truly small communities and rural situations, and start working to help them with their basic needs of clean water, safe streets and highways and support for local initiatives to help them build healthy and sustainable communities. This is not rocket science, all rural communities need to be heard.
Small pet owners in Barriere and area are rejoicing at the recent announcement that Cariboo Country Mobile Veterinary Services will be attending the community two days a month, starting June 19 and 20, and July 17 and 18. They will be conveniently situated in the south side parking lot at Knights Inn, and are booking appointments now. Cariboo Country Mobile Veterinary Services’ (CCMVS) are providing veterinary care to pet owners in rural areas and the small communities of the South Cariboo. Their mobile clinic serves multiple locations, including Lac La Hache, 70 Mile House, Clinton, Interlakes, Clearwater, and now Barriere. They offer convenient, affordable, quality pet care close to home, helping clients’ pets live long, happy and healthy lives. Everyone at CCMVS is committed to professional, caring, personalized service for small animals such as cats, dogs, guinea pigs, ferrets, etc. Spay/ neuters and day surgery are performed in the mobile unit, as well as dentistry, examinations, vaccines and other procedures that help keep pets comfortable and healthy. There is also an in-house lab and pharmacy. You can make an appointment by calling 1-250644-PETS(7387), or find out more by going to: www.cariboomobilevet.com, or email:info@cariboomobilevet.com
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Hospice Walk not washed out by rain By Elli Kohnert North Thompson Star/Journal When 13 Barriere and District Hospice Society members and supporters met for their annual ‘Walk For Hospice” the evening of May 26, it was a toss-up to brave the rain or cancel the annual event. However, a compromise was reached that kept everyone dry and continued on with this annual fundraiser for the Society. The gymnasium at The Ridge (Municipal Hall) was available, and after doing some quick calculations it was agreed that to complete the 5 km Hospice Walk, the gym would have to be circled at a walk for 40 minutes. Everyone embraced this idea, and of course all would remain dry. After the participants enjoyed an energy snack of chocolate chip cookies, home-baked by walker Marine Pfeifer, the group walked around and around the gym until they reached their goal. The Barriere Lions Club donated a cheque for $100 to the Walk, and Lions’ president Len van Nieuwkerk was on hand to make the cheque presentation. This brought the total for contributions to the annual Walk to over $1,000. However, the final official count had not come in as of press time. The Barriere and District Hospice Society once again express their appreciation for the generous support from the community, this assists in insuring the continuation of the Society’s services for area residents.
B.C. celebrates Seniors Week North Thompson Star/Journal Health Minister Terry Lake and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health for Seniors Linda Larson have issued the following statement in recognition of B.C. Seniors Week, June 1-7, 2014: “As the Health Minister and the Parliamentary Secretary responsible for seniors, we have the privilege of serving B.C.’s diverse seniors population in British Columbia. It is these very seniors who helped to build this province and with their years of contributions they have made B.C. what it is today. “One of the ways we are celebrating Seniors Week is by proclaiming June 1, Intergenerational Day Canada here in B.C. This proclamation helps to inspire British Columbians to do their part to ensure seniors feel welcome to share their wisdom and to participate in their communities so that each generation can learn from one another. “This government is committed to caring for seniors and we have been working hard on their behalf to ensure they have access to a wide range of services in a timely, fair and consistent manner. “Some of the work that supports older adults includes: * Appointing the first seniors advocate in B.C. and in Canada; * Investing over $2 million in Age-friendly B.C. Community Planning and Project Grants for local governments to make communities
more accessible for people of all ages; * Providing $20 million to support the United Way Better at Home program, which supports seniors staying in their homes for as long as possible; * Launching an elder abuse prevention strategy supported by nearly $1 million, which included expanding the hours of operation for the Seniors Abuse and Information Line; * Enhancing training and support for those who care for patients with dementia through our Dementia Action Plan and investing in community programs that allow patients and their families to access services as soon as possible after diagnosis; * Improving the way older adults, their families and caregivers can access information; * Publishing an award-winning advance care planning guide, My Voice, to help British Columbians plan for their future health-care needs; and * Investing in assisted living and residential care services for those that require a more supportive living environment. “We value B.C.’s unique and growing seniors’ population and encourage all British Columbians to celebrate the seniors in their lives and to do their part to ensure seniors are appreciated and respected every day of the year.” To learn more about seniors’ care in B.C., please visit: www.seniorsbc. ca
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(Above) Barriere and District Hospice Society members have fun enjoying some homemade cookies before their annual ‘Walk For Hospice” the evening of May 26. (Right) Barriere Lions Club president, Len van Nieuwkerk was on hand to make a cheque presentation on behalf of the Lions for $100 to the Walk. Receiving the cheque on behalf of Hospice is Audrey Rilcoe.
(Below) Pictured are alll those who attended the 2014 Walk For Hospice except for one lady who was not available for the photo.
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Over 4500 people are expected to hit the trails at Sun Peaks this summer, competing against each other, their personal bests and the mountains’ diverse terrain in five separate races. The events range from a 1 km walk, to 50 km run to a 26 feature obstacle challenge. In recent years Sun Peaks’ alpine community has evolved into a top quality race venue by partnering with growing, world class race companies. The world’s leading obstacle race event series will return this fall, drawing over 4000 participants to two Reebok Spartan Races on September 27 and 28, including a Spartan Sprint Race and Western Canada’s only Spartan Beast at 21 km with 28 obstacles. “We are very excited to bring two great Spartan Race events back to Sun Peaks this year,” says Dean Stanton, regional director of Spartan Race Western Canada. “We love the location and so do our competitors. Sun Peaks
truly is the best ski mountain in the Interior and it makes for a fantastic setting for Spartan Races.” Voted Outside Magazine’s Best Obstacle Race in 2012 and featured in Men’s Health Magazine as one of the Five Best Obstacle Races of 2014, Spartan Race is first of its kind to have global rankings. It’s a timed event series featuring races at three escalating distances in worldwide locations that culminate in a World Championship Finale in 2014 with cash and prizes for the champions. While featuring competitive elite heats, Spartan Races are also for athletes of all levels and abilities and are designed to appeal to everyone from beginners to hardcore warriors and marathon runners alike. “We are pleased to continue our partnership with Spartan Races,” says Aidan Kelly, director of sales and marketing for Sun Peaks Resort Corporation. “Our location adds diverse mountain terrain and variables to their Western Canadian events, allowing racers to experience
a myriad of conditions and obstacles, such as the 15 cm of fresh snow encountered in the alpine by last years’ Beast participants. Spartan Races are all about rising to the challenge put in front of you, so it was actually a perfect fit.” The weekend also includes a 5 km 15 + obstacle Spartan Sprint and a Junior Spartan Race on Sunday, September 28. “Word has spread about how great this event is and as a result we expect to welcome more participants and spectators than ever before,” says Stanton. “As well, Sun Peaks will play host to the only Spartan Beast event in Western Canada – and only one of two in Canada! Everyone that comes to Spartan in 2014 can expect to be a part of a truly awesome experience.” Top B.C. Interior race organizer, Dirty Feet Races, will also return to Sun Peaks this September drawing an expected 300 trail running athletes from across the country. ...continued on page 13
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New five-year guide outfitter licence introduced Submitted New five-year guide outfitter licences will save guides time and money, while lowering the administrative burden of government. While the oneyear licensing option will remain available, those guides who wish to renew for a longer term can now take advantage of the new five-year option. This will give guides a break on paperwork and provide them greater business certainty. A five-year licensing scheme will also reduce administration costs for government. As an incentive for guides to take advantage of the new licence, the cost for a five-year licence will be set at $2,000, $500 less than if five consecutive oneyear terms were pur-
chased. One-year licence fees will remain at $500 per year. The new regulation will also eliminate the $25 late payment fee currently in place for licences purchased after May 31. This fee disproportionately affects those intending to guide later in the licensing year. For example, guides who work only in the fall tend to pay this fee more often than those who work in the spring. An applicant who has not previously held a guide outfitter licence will pay a $25 fee with their application. This is the latest of several measures undertaken by the Province to increasebusiness certainty for guide outfitters in recent years. Earlier in 2014, amendments to the Wildlife Act will allow corporations
as well as individuals to hold guiding territory certificates. Another Wildlife Act amendment also replaces the licensing requirement for assistant guides with an authorization issued by the employing guide outfitter,giving guide outfitters more flexibility to hire help in unexpected peak periods. Regulations enacting both these changes are being developed for implementation for the 2015-16 guiding season. There are approximately 245 licensed guide outfitters in the province, employing over 2,000 people. Roughly 5,000 non-residents hunt in the province each year. The guide-outfitting industry brings an estimated $116 million in economic activity to the proince each year.
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Members of the North Thompson Fish and Game Club Society hold regular monthly meetings on the fourth Monday of the month at the North Thompson Volunteer Centre, 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Fish & Game plan Father’s Day Fishing Derby By Elli Kohnert North Thompson Star/Journal The main topic up for discussion at the regular monthly meeting of the North Thompson Fish And Game Club Society in May was the upcoming Father’s Day Fishing Derby. This is an annual event that draws not only fathers and their families, but fishing enthusiasts of all ages. Club president Ben Thiessen, says this is a “free fishing day, meaning anyone can fish without a license, and Father’s Day Fishing Derby anglers will be fishing in lakes that are situated within a 50 km radius from the Barriere Post Office”. There is a $5 fee per entry, but children under 16 years of age do not have to pay the fee. Thiessen says the weigh-in for the Derby will take place at 4:00 p.m. at the Barriere Bandshell. There will be numerous prizes and awards. Everyone is welcome to celebrate Fathers Day on Sunday, June 15, by heading out into the great outdoors to fish, maybe have a picnic as well, and enjoy a great family fun day courtesy of the North Thompson Fish and Game Club.
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prised her name wasn’t called — she had expected to be left off the team. The squad depends heavily on the previous year’s results and she spent much of her 2013-2014 season battling injuries. “Last year was a great year for me in the fact that I felt like I was skiing really well,” Terwiel told KTW. “However, I had a couple injuries that really set me back, including a concussion and compressing a disk in my lower back at the very end of the season. “So, this coming year, I think I’m going to take it a bit easier.” Terwiel is getting back into the swing of things with her academic career, taking a
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Elli Terwiel few summer courses at Vermont. She stepped away from the university during the 20132014 academic year, choosing instead to focus on her skiing. Though the draw of education didn’t lose its hold on her, she still found the time to complete an online course at Thompson Rivers University.
Now, Terweil is enjoying being back in the classroom and is on track to graduate with her civil-engineering degree in 2016. “It feels great,” she said. “I really love the work that I’m doing at school so I’m really excited about the opportunity to use my brain.” The return to Vermont also means the return to NCAA ski racing when the snow begins to fall. Terwiel is a member of her school’s ski team, the Vermont Catamounts. Along with learning from an experienced alpine coach, skiing at the university gives her the opportunity to compete with ...continued on next page
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Racers chasing runner’s.. The North Face Ultra Dirty 50 km & Relay on Saturday, September 6 is open to both individuals and teams. The course utilizes all three Sun Peaks mountains including mountain bike trails on Sundance Mountain, high alpine hiking trails on Mt. Tod and backcountry cross country mountain bike trails on Mt. Morrisey. “We want to provide a fun and comfortable environment for people to get off the road,” says Dirty Feet Races owner Phil Hiom. “At all of our events we offer a few different distances and multiple terrains options to allow everybody to be able to participate.” Sunday, September 7 is the 16 km North Face Dirty Feet Mountain Run where The Dirty Feet King and Queen of the Mountain will be crowned for the best male and female times of the day. A 5 km run/walk and kids race will also be held on the resort’s extensive Nordic trail network. Dirty Feet Races is known for their welcoming sense of community among regional racers and their great product giveaways at events. “It’s been a pleasure to partner with Dirty Feet Races and watch their organization and races grow,” says Christopher Nicolson, president of Tourism Sun Peaks and occasional Dirty Feet racer. “Their first 50 km Ultra at Sun Peaks last summer attracted an entirely new level of trail running athlete and we are
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excited to build this event in partnership with Dirty Feet. Racers are attracted not only by the professionalism of Dirty Feet Races and caliber of the race course, but also the level of amenities and accommodation available in the village.” The high energy ‘Get Retro’ at Jo’s Road Race on Saturday, August 16 is the perfect addition the 5th Annual Retro Concert Weekend featuring six free tribute band performances. Get Happy Events from Kamloops is known for their family friendly approach to fitness and activity, encouraging runners and walkers of all ability levels, kids and even parents with strollers to join in. The morning starts with a fun group warm up and a 1 km Mini Retro kids’ race followed by a 5 km and 10 km run on paved trails. Costumes are optional but encouraged! For complete race listing and registration information go to www.SunPeaksResort.com/ Sport.
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Terwiel refocusing... teammates who also have history on national teams — Canada, Norway and the United States, among them. Despite having its frustrating moments, Terwiel looks back on 2013-2014 with pride. Finishing at 11th in the first World Cup race of the season was a big moment for the Canadian, who later qualified to represent her country at the 2014 Sochi Olympic Winter Games. “I’m really proud of the preparation I put into last season,” she said. “I’m also extremely proud and still quite excited by the result I had at my first World Cup last year. I mean,
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I was 11th in the world — I was seventh after the first run — and that skiing felt really normal to me. “I’m really proud of the effort that I put into the season. I think it’s unfortunate that I got injured — that’s a reality of my sport and it’s something you can’t really control.” What the future has in store for Terwiel is anyone’s guess, but the 25-year-old isn’t thinking too far ahead. She’ll return to the mountains with Vermont, continue her education and see where life takes her. Maybe she’ll make an Olympic return in 2018, maybe she won’t. Whatever happens, Terwiel will never for-
get her time wearing the Maple Leaf. “I’ll never ever forget the experience that it was,” Terwiel said of the Olympics. “Walking into the closing ceremonies with my fellow Canadian athletes, you really felt the pride that Canada had for us athletes. The support coming from Canada was felt in Russia. It was incredible. “The experience itself, I will never forget it. I think all the performances that I’ve had over my entire career led to that point and I’m proud of the journey. I can’t believe I actually made it to the Olympics and I’m ecstatic that I was able to go.”
Hey kids, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has a contest just for you. Canada’s national police force needs your help to name six foals that will be born this spring at the RCMP breeding farm in Pakenham, ON. It’s possible a foal you name may one day be part of the world-famous Musical Ride. “I am delighted to invite youth from the Tri-Cities, Anmore and Belcarra to submit their name suggestions for our 2014 foals,” said Superintendent Claude Wilcott, Officer-inCharge of Coquitlam RCMP. “The Name the Foal contest is an annual tradition we look forward to, thanks largely to the enthusiasm and creativity of the young people.” To qualify, entries must meet the following criteria: • Names must begin with the letter “L” and must be six (6) letters or less; • Entries must include the entrant’s name, age, address and telephone number, as well as the suggested name for the foal; • Entrants must be 14 years old or younger; • Only one entry per child will be eligible; • On-line entries must be received no later than Monday, July 7, 2014. In the event of duplicate winning names, the first entry received will be accepted. Winning names will be chosen by instructors of the RCMP Musical Ride Branch. Contest winners will be announced in
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The foal’s name must begin with the letter “L” and must be 6 letters or less. September, and their names, along with the foal’s name will be posted on the RCMP website. Winners will receive a number of great RCMP prizes such as a signed Stetson worn by a Musical Ride member, a framed picture of the foal, t-shirt, pins and much more. There are two ways to enter the contest: 1. On-line: Children can submit their entries on the Internet, or 2. By mail: Ensure your entry is postmarked no later than Wednesday, July 2, 2014; and mail it to: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Musical Ride Branch, c/o RCMP Name the Foal Contest, PO Box 8900, Ottawa, ON., K1G 3J2 The Musical Ride was developed from a desire by early members of the North-West
Mounted Police to display their riding ability and entertain both themselves and the local community. Considering the original Mounted Police members had a British military background, it was inevitable that the series of figures they performed were traditional cavalry drill movements. These movements formed the basis of the Musical Ride. Although legend has it that the first Musical Ride was performed as early as 1876, the first officially recorded Musical Ride was performed in Regina under Inspector William George Matthews in1887. Over the years the popularity of the Musical Ride has grown - today it is one of the most popular Canadian symbols around the world. For more information, please visit the RCMP website at www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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Savour the memories and have fun this summer with a few helpful tips on sun safety for Sun Awareness Week, June 2-8. “We want families to be active and enjoy everything our province has to offer,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “However, when you’re swimming or playing soccer, it’s important to remember that the sunshine you’re enjoying can be quite harmful, and parents should make sure that they’re taking steps to protect themselves and their children.” If you’re out in the afternoon hiking, biking or camping, be aware that the harmful rays of the sun are at their worst between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. and protect your family accordingly. Wear sunscreen, protective gear, including a hat, and limit your exposure to the sun. Dermatologists strongly recommend a sunscreen with UVA and UVB protection and a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 30 or higher. Use a lip balm with SPF 30 as well. Remember, a tan is still skin damage and the same as a sunburn. “While many people think that a tan looks good, it is really a sign that the skin is trying to protect itself from the ever stronger UV rays that come with summer, rays that cause aging of the skin, premature wrinkling and skin cancers,” said provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall. “I recommend covering up and using sunscreen to protect the skin.” When the weather heats up and families are out enjoying picnics or barbecues, exposure to direct sun and hot temperatures
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can cause dehydration and illness. Staying in the shade during the hottest hours of the day and drinking lots of water will help prevent heat exhaustion. While the warm summer sun may feel good on your skin, it’s particularly important for children and babies to be protected because skin can burn in only 15
minutes, depending on the UV index. In B.C., melanoma incidence rates have been increasing annually, up 1.3% for men and 2.2% for women. By staying safe and using sunscreen, you’re helping ensure that your family has great lasting memories for years to come.
Home cooks have until June 8 to apply for CTV’s Masterchef Canada Season 2 North Thompson Star/Journal Home cooks in Western, Central, and Northern Canada, get your aprons ready! The crowning of Eric Chong as the first-ever Canadian MasterChef paves the way for new home cooks across the country to follow in his foodie footsteps. As announced last month, CTV has ordered a second season of its hit culinary competition series MASTERCHEF CANADA for
the 2014/2015 broadcast season, and casting for Season 2 is now open at CTV.ca/MasterChefCanada. Home cooks from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, Nunavut, and Northwest Territories are encouraged to apply by June 8, 2014, for an opportunity to be interviewed in-person by producers when casting in the region from June 29 - July 2. MASTERCHEF CANADA hopefuls are welcome
to apply at a later date in a different region if they are unable to meet their region’s deadline. MASTERCHEF CANADA is looking for passionate and talented home cooks who want to pursue their culinary dreams. All applicants must be amateurs, and cannot have worked professionally in a culinary environment as a cook, chef, or in food preparation. Full details are available at CTV.ca/MasterChefCanada.
Some people think they are cute and others find them creepy. Whether you are fascinated or fearful, the bottom line is it’s important to avoid coming into physical contact with bats, the primary carrier of the rabies virus in B.C. Between four and eight per cent of the bats that are tested after coming into contact with people are found to have the rabies virus. Infected bats can transmit rabies to humans when their saliva comes into contact with a person’s mucus membranes (eyes, nose, mouth) or through a break in the skin. Rabies is a very serious disease that affects the nervous system. It is almost always fatal if not treated in time.Last year, 32 people in the Interior Health region were treated for potential exposure to rabies. “With the long weekend just around the corner, we want to remind people to be careful around bats. Many people will be bringing summer gear out of storage or heading out to open the cabin. Activities like these can lead to unexpected encounters with bats,” said Jennifer Jeyes, Communicable Disease Specialist with Interior Health.
“Bats often fly into poorly sealed cabins and homes, they roost in attic spaces and they can even be found hanging inside closed patio umbrellas.” Interior Health offers these tips to help protect yourself and your family: • Never touch live or dead bats. Tell children not to play with or touch bats. • Make your home or cabin “bat proof.” Keep doors and windows closed, make sure window screens don’t have any holes, and keep the attic area free of bats by keeping all vents properly screened and by closing off other openings. • If you find a live bat in a room of your home, open the window and close interior doors until the bat leaves. • Seek professional bat-control advice (from a pest control or wildlife specialist) if your home or workplace or is inhabited by bats. • Avoid locations or activities where bats are likely to be found (e.g., caves). • If you have a pet dog, cat, or ferret, make sure they are vaccinated regularly against rabies. Pets that were born and raised in B.C. pose a very low risk of transmitting rabies to humans;
however, vaccinating your pets will protect them from rabies. If you have been bitten or scratched: • T h o ro u g h ly wash the wounds with soap and water. • Contact your local public health unit or family doctor immediately. • Call a wildlife or pest control company to capture the bat. If trying to capture the bat yourself, avoid contact by wearing leather gloves, a hat, long sleeves, and pants. • Safely contain the bat in a secure covered container to prevent others from being exposed. Keep the bat in a safe location until public health can arrange to pick it up and test it for rabies. “All contact with bats should be taken seriously. Bats have tiny sharp teeth and claws, so scratches or bites may not be visible or painful but could still be there,” said Jeyes. “Anyone who has come into contact with a live or dead bat should call their local public health unit or doctor right away. Do not wait for symptoms to appear.” Early treatment is crucial to prevent rabies from progressing. Treatment involves a two-week period of vaccinations that must be administered as soon as possible after exposure.
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Super Simple Roasted Broccoli
Ingredients 1 head of broccoli 1 large garlic clove minced 2-3 T olive oil Juice from 1 small lemon (about 2 tablespoons) salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 Cut the broccoli into florets. Add the broccoli and the remaining ingredients to a Zip-Lock bag. Shake until everything is well coated Spread broccoli on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, stopping once to turn the broccoli over. The broccoli will shrink down quite a bit after cooking. If you have a large family, you may want to double the recipe
Pasta Toss
Ingredients 1 cup orzo 1/3 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tbsp olive oil 6 cups spinach 1/3 cup chopped black olives 1 ½ cup halved grape tomatoes ¼ cup soft cheese, cubed ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 2 tsp lemon juice Instructions: Boil orzo. Saute onion and garlic in oil in frying pan over medium/low heat until softened. Add spinach and olives and turn with tongs until spinach is just wilted, about one minute. Add salt and pepper. Drain orzo and add to spinach mixture with tomatoes
and lemon juice. Toss. Serve with cubes of cheese on top. Kitchen Kue: Use a pizza cutter to cut bar cookies evenly.
Barriere Celebrates 100th Anniversary
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Family & Caregivers Group: 1st Mon. of the mth, 10am @ Ridge, kitchen. Info call 778-220-5930. Gambler’s Anonymous: 250-374-9165 or 250-3749866. Heffley Creek Acoustic Coffee House: 3rd Fri. every mth 7pm. Call 578-0056. Literacy Tutoring: Learn to read FREE. Jill Hayward 319-8023. Little Fort Recreation: 1st Thurs. each mth 7pm LNT Catholic Women’s League: 2nd Sat. each mth, 9am at St. George’s. Call 250-672-9330 for info. McLure Rec.: 1st Wed. each mth at 7:30pm McLure Firehall. Except Jul & Aug. 250-578-7565 for info. McLure Fire Dept.: 2nd & 4th Tues., 7pm, Firehall Men’s Floor Hockey: Tues., 8-10pm at Barriere Sec. NT Fish & Game: 4th Mon. each mth 7pm NTVIC. 6721070 NT Valley Hospice: 3rd Tues, 11am, Little Fort Hall. 672-5660. Quilting: 1st Tues, 10am @ Little Fort Hall. Safe Home: Get away from domestic abuse, call 250674-2135 (Clw) or 250-682-6444 (Barriere).
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Barriere and District Hospice Society would like to let the Barriere Lions Club know that we appreciate their support very very much. We, at Barriere & District Hospice, Thank You very much for your donation of $100 toward our WalkA-Thon Fund Raiser.
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Charles McCallum of Kamloops, B.C., on May 29, 2014, at 70 years of age. Bill is survived by his loving wife Monique McCallum, children Steve McCallum of Kamloops, B.C., and Johanne (Brad) MacLaren of Barriere, B.C. Also left to cherish Bill’s memory are grandchildren Layton, Faunne, Cora and Wyatt MacLaren; great-grandchildren Nevaeh Eileen MacLaren, as well as sister Judy Odynsky. Bill is predeceased by his sister Barb Dehnke, and nephew Danny Dehnke of
Valemount, B.C. Bill was born and lived in Kamloops most of his life. He could often be found at the local pool halls or the horse racing grounds. He
shared a passion of fishing with his son, Steve, and gardening with his daughter Johanne. Bill was his grandchildrens’ biggest fan in their sport activities; he rarely missed a game. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s memory may be made to the Kamloops Hospice. A Celebration of Life for Bill will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2014, at 2:00 p.m., in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Mary Widmer officiating. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome. com
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Tips for parents looking for the right children’s camp Better Business Bureau Summer fun starts with homework - at least for mom and dad. Summer is right around the corner and while kids are looking forward to days without homework, the assignment for parents is finding suitable summer fun. With registration already open for some camps, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has tips for parents looking for a safe, fun-filled camp for their children. Danielle Primrose, president and CEO of BBB Serving Mainland BC, says choosing a summer camp is not a decision to be taken lightly. “Choosing a camp should be taken as seriously as choosing a daycare,” she says. “It’s important to research different locations to find out costs, condition of the facilities, safety protocols and terms and conditions so parents can make a wise, informed decision.” The BBB offers the following tips for parents searching for the right camp: • Always visit the camp before submitting your deposit. Check its location and view the living, eating and recreational facilities. Ask about safety procedures (particularly for water activities, archery and out-of-camp trips), and assess the quality and commitment of the staff. • Ask about fees and
Children enjoy a fun-filled summer camp. Just make sure you check it out first. payment deadlines. Is your deposit refundable? Are there extra charges for any activities? Are meals and transportation offered? • What about insurance? Does the camp have appropriate insurance coverage? • What kind of camp is appropriate for your child? Be sure to search camps that are age-appropriate for your kids. Also consider what your kids’ interests and hobbies are (drama, dancing, musical theatre etc...) and if they prefer a daycamp or a sleep-away camp. • Verify the address
and contact information of the camp. Check that the information provided on the facility’s website is accurate in case concerns or issues arise during your child’s stay. • What is the camp director’s background? How is the staff trained? Are criminal checks made for employees and volunteers? What is the ratio of campers to staff members? Make an appointment with the director to find out. • Are references from parents of repeat campers available? Ask the parents about their child’s experience and why they recommend the camp. • Are medical facilities adequate? Is a nurse or doctor on site? What are the procedures for transporting injured or sick children to medical facilities? Are those facilities nearby? • Contact your provincial camping association. Find out which campsmeet provincial standards when it comes to the facility itself, health and safety as well as leadership and other factors. • Start your search with trust. Search BBB Business Reviews for licensing information, complaint history and other important information. For more information and other consumer tips, visit bbb. org.
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Thank you Mr. Pat Pimm for helping put leash on B.C.’s ALC To the editor; This letter will never make front page news, but for what it’s worth, Mr. Pimm’s simple truths rate higher to me than maintaining a status quo/politically correct image for the media. One example: When the ALC (unelected by the people) can overrule four certified agrologists and claim non-farmland in their inventory just to make their ‘themselves’ look good, with no regard for the hard-working taxpayers who are footing the bill, and neither the people nor the government can do anything about it, one does have to ask: “WHO IS RUNNING THE PROVINCE?” Thank heavens democracy is still flourishing due to a few courageous men with enough integrity to brave the media and correct this abuse of power. Thank-you Mr. Pimm, Mr. Bennet and Mr. Letnick for leashing this agency that has
been out of control for far too long? It needed doing. Your honesty, bravery and dedication to the people of this great province has not gone un-noticed. By-the-way, the word ‘Indian’ is analogous to the word ‘Indigenous’, in this case meaning the original people of the country, much the same as we refer to the people of B.C. as ‘British Columbians’, or the people of Alberta as ‘Albertans’. I want you to know, Honorable Mr. Pimm, I am not offended by the word ‘Indian’. I refer to the indigenous blood running through my veins as ‘Indian’, not to offend my brothers, who insist their’s be called ‘First Nation blood’. Indigenous, Indian, First Nation, Ontarian, American, Black, Yellow, Red; together we rule the world – we have bigger fish to fry. Jo Middleton, Charlie Lake, B.C.
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Silent Opposition’ , by artist and poet Lauren M. Powers
I am the river By Lauren M. Powers
I am the river! for whom no one is allowed to speak. I am the life force of this land that you are prepared to put at grave risk. I am connected to all life for the length of my shores and beyond; to the fishes in the sea, and the birds in the air, to the bears that walk freely, to all plants from here to there. I am Providence the spirit residing within us all, food, water, air, sustenance. No part of me can be violated without affecting all of the dependent aspects. I am sacred and holy as is this Precious Earth, our Cosmic Motherland. If you discount my voice because it originates from beyond your immediate interest, then you discount our connectedness which is damning, critical to future generations. It is ignorant. Conscious ignorance, plagued with bad intent for all mankind. It resonates the lack of the sacred
in your lives and wreaks havoc across the Earth. I am the river of tears cried by your ancestors for the return of the pristine, the respected. Your ‘progress’ is but a transgression against our grandchildren, and great grandchildren, as well as your own. Against humanity. You consider yourself clever In your manipulation of the voices allowed to speak, in behalf of the Earth, at your ‘consultations’. Eliminating opposition to your loveless intent, supposedly with our best interests at heart, you seek to diminish everything loving and pure in your pursuit of profits, power. Do not pretend this is for our good. Do not insult us with your perception management techniques. I am the river and I will not be silenced!
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Legacy Project available for sale now Commemorative piece to be mounted on Bandshell for Barriere’s 100th anniversary North Thompson Star/Journal To commemorate Barriere’s 100th Anniversary in 2014, a legacy piece is planned for the south side wall of the Bandshell. 100th Anniversary Celebration organizer Tasha Buchanan tells about the project, “From Barriere Town Road, one will see a nine foot, aluminum tree in the shape of the District of Barriere’s logo, which, upon closer inspection, will be comprised of over 100 pieces of aluminum plaques, pieced together to form the artistic visual. Each plaque will be uniquely engraved by individuals, community groups, businesses, farms, families, and organizations. Past and present. All pieced together to build a work of art, a community, our valley.” Buchanan says that starting this coming Monday, June 9, at 9 a.m. “sharp”, individuals, entire families, organizations, area businesses, nonprofit groups, associations and/or anyone who feels connected to the community, can purchase a plaque - a piece of the ‘puzzle’ so-to-speak – that will be forever affixed as a showpiece in the center of Barriere to commemorate its’ first 100 years and counting. Buchanan says there are 126 plaques available for purchase in various shapes and locations, and that they have been color coded on the diagram to indicate the price point of each piece (the actual aluminum plaques will not be colored). The purchase price of a plaque includes personalized engraving. Whether a simple family name occupies the plaque, the names of multiple family members scattered throughout the plaque, a family crest, a ranch brand, a business logo, a business name and establishment date, community group name or agency with or without current/past presidents or chair members, a memorial of a loved one, recognition of a Citizen of the Year and the year of title… the opportunities are endless! Opportunities are endless, but as Buchanan points out, not the number of plaques. She advises that now is the time to your family, to your community group, think about which plaque on the tree you’d like to claim, pick up an order form and stop in at the District of Barriere
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This is an artist’s rendition of a nine foot tall, aluminum tree in the shape of the District of Barriere’s logo, which will be comprised of over 100 pieces of individual engraved aluminum plaques, and is to be mounted on the Bandshell in Fadear Park in commemoration of Barriere’s 100th anniversary. The plaques will be available for purchase starting June 9, at 9 a.m., for those wishing to be a part of the art piece and the commemoration. office to reserve the plaque of your choice. “Plaque reservations will only be accepted starting on June 9, at 9 a.m. sharp,” says Buchanan, “No plaques will be reserved without payment in full – no exceptions.” The cost of a plaque ranges from $40 for a 3x5 inch to $500 for an 11x8 inch. Sizes are also available in 4x6, 5x6, 6x8, 8x10 and 7x11. You can find Plaque Reservation and Order Forms at the District Office (4936 Barriere Town Road), online at www.barriere.ca, at AG Foods, IDA, Barriere Employment Centre, Interior Savings and Credit Union, Armour Mountain Office Services and the Star/Journal Office. If you would like more information, call the District office at 250- 672-9751.
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Last Thursday’s Farmer’s Market in Barriere was held under rainy skies, but that didn’t stop the shoppers from coming out for baking, fresh vegetables, meat, jams, wood crafted products and more. Pictured is Val Stamer with an armful of fresh asparagus while vendor Bernie Kershaw looks on.
This coloured rendition of the art piece shows the 100 individual plaques that are available for purchase. The colour coding designates the price of each plaque stating as low as $40 for the red, $100 for green, $125 mauve, $200 purple, $350 blue and $500 for the yellow. The grey areas are not for sale.
SPCA issue warning about leaving pets in hot cars North Thompson Star/Journal With temperatures rising across the province, the BC SPCA is reminding the public to protect their pets against the dangers of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. “When the days get warmer we get hundreds of emergency calls to rescue dogs whose lives are endangered because they are left in hot cars by their guardians,” says Lorie Chortyk, general manager of community relations for the BC SPCA. “Many wellmeaning guardians leave their dogs unattended in parked cars while they run errands. Tragically, this can lead to serious heatstroke and even death for their pets.” The temperature in a parked car, even in the shade with windows partly open, can rapidly reach a level that will seriously harm or even kill a pet. In
just minutes, the temperature in a parked car can climb to well over 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit). Dogs have no sweat glands, so they cool themselves by panting and by releasing heat through their paws. On summer days the hot air and upholstery in a vehicle can make it impossible for pets to cool themselves. Dogs can withstand high temperatures for only a very short time – usually just 10 minutes - before suffering irreparable brain damage or death. Pet guardians should be alert to heatstroke symptoms, which include: exaggerated panting (or the sudden stopping of panting), rapid or erratic pulse, salivation, anxious or staring expression, weakness and muscle tremors, lack of coordination, convulsions or vomiting, and collapse. If your dog shows
symptoms of heatstroke, you should do the following: · Immediately move the animal to a cool, shady place · Wet the dog with cool water · Fan vigorously to promote evaporation. This will cool the blood, which reduces the animal’s core temperature. · Do not apply ice. This constricts blood flow, which will inhibit cooling. · Allow the dog to drink some cool water (or to lick ice cream if no water is available) · Take the dog to a veterinarian as soon as possible for further treatment. “If you’re used to letting your dog accompany you on errands, you might feel guilty leaving him behind on hot days. But your dog will be much happier – and safer --at home, with shade and plenty of fresh cool water,” Chortyk says.
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Valedictory Address 2014
By Nicole Huber and Indigo Johnson Over the past 13 years of our lives our class has spent 16,000 hours squabbling over taking the attendance, picking partners for projects and driving each other a little insane. Yet we have still been able to make everlasting friendships with one another and create long standing memories. We have pushed the limit of our athletic ability, academic achievement and of course our teachers patience. Traits that will follow us where ever we choose to go in life. We believe that our successes in athletics and academics have inspired us to always push ourselves to be our very best in everything that life throws at us! During our last year in high school we have, and will experience, a lot of “lasts”. Our last high school spring break, our last awards assembly, and our last day of high school. However, within the very near future each and everyone of us will have firsts. Our first apartment, our first university class, our first vehicle, our first job and even the joys of debt. We will experience the good, the bad and the ugly! We know that these firsts will be scary, but fear will not hold us back from doing what our heart truly desires. Our class has exceeded limitations in athletics and academics, leaving each of us with moments we can pause and reflect on. We have already overcome so many fears, and been able to grow from our failures and successes. Each of us have accomplished many personal achievements. Within our class, we have a future Olympic skier, a TRU volleyball player, a champion swimmer, team snowboarders, star hockey players, a golf team that placed second at Okanagan’s, and avid horseback riders. Aside from athletics, we have accomplished outstanding achievements in fine arts through our poetry, art, singing, photography and music. Some of our classmates have achieved personal goals; our class has a Miss Teen Canada finalist, a firefighter, a heavy duty mechanic, an expert on tanks, two of the smartest people on earth, and a genius with technology. These achievements have taught us that the harder you try and work towards your goals, your dreams and aspirations will come true. Tinkerbell once said, “Your talent makes you who you are. You should be proud of it”, and how very true this is. Each of us sitting here today in our cap and gown should be proud of at least one great talent that we posses. It doesn’t matter how insignificant this talent may seem to someone else, it is the person you truly are. Our time at school hasn’t always been easy. We have faced obstacles such as government exams, ever changing faculty, and daunting E-blocks; still we have been able to pull through and are proudly sitting before you tonight. It has been our parents, teachers, friends and the small communities of Barriere and Little Fort that have helped us reach our full potential. Although we know we didn’t make it easy for our parents and teachers, it is because of your unwavering support that we sit here before you tonight. To our parents, we thank you for your constant nagging, it paid off in the end. And to our teachers, we thank you for the numerous pencils we never
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(L-r) Nicole Huber of Barriere, and Indigo Johnson of Little Fort, presented the Valedictory Address during the Barriere Secondary School’s 2014 Graduation Commencement Ceremonies at the Barriere Curling Rink, May 23. returned. We know that you will always be our biggest fans. Our communities have proven that “It takes a community to raise a child”, whether it be grad fundraisers, sports fundraisers, or school functions our small communities have happily supported us. There are many inspiring and encouraging members of our communities that we owe a huge thank you to as they have been the foundation of our individual and class success. This past year our class has grown closer, and therefore created lasting memories of our senior year. The experience of self directing and working together to pull off a fantastic fashion show brought each of us closer than we have ever been before. There were many struggles in creating this show, but as we each brought forward our own ideas and skills we were able to overcome what we believed was the impossible. We created a legacy to leave behind and memories to cherish through the years; after all “a memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are, and the things you never want to lose”. We are at a point in our lives where our paths will drift apart. Each of our lives will be changing immensely within the next year, however each of us are sure to remember our time spent with our classmates. High school is one of those things in life that you will never forget.
Winnie-the-Pooh was spot on when he said, “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard”. The good news is, we won’t be saying goodbye forever – 10 years from now we will have an awesome high school reunion. We will reminisce about the past and reflect on moments, like when Spencer was sleeping in class and Ms. Trimble decided to try out her water gun on him. Or remember last Halloween when Brycen in his top hat and long beard graced us with his unknown talent for reading poetry. Ten years from now each of us will be at different points in our lives. but when we come together all the great memories of these years will bring laughter and happiness to each of us. As we have passed through the last 13 years of our lives, we have taken advice from our parents, teachers, mentors and elders. We have seen their actions and heard their words. Now it is our turn to write a new chapter, to blaze our own path. We will most likely burn some bridges, but in turn open new doors. As Napoleon Hill once said, “ Life is a game board. Time is your opponent. If you procrastinate you will lose the game. You must make a move to be victorious”. So, grads of 2014, let’s create lives worth fighting for!
District of Barriere Congratulations Grad Class of 2014 Bill Humphreys Mayor
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(Below) Simpcw First Nation Councillor Tom Eustache presents the Simpcw First Nation Bursary to Kia Jules.
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(Above) Laughing at the comments made about each grad by Principal Ken Rife. (Below left) Maureen Higgins presents the Yellowhead Mining Trades & Technical Bursaries to Russell Dana and Emma Schilling.
(Right) Bethany McInnes after receiving her graduation certificate.
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Photo Courtesy of: Kristine Luison
Barriere Secondary School’s graduating class of 2014 at Grad. (Top left) David Stamer Memorial Bursary presented by Glenda Feller to Alex McDonald. Star/Journal photo: Jill Hayward
Congratulations 2014 Grads
Congratulations Graduates of 2014 Bill Kershaw
DIRECTOR, ELECTORAL AREA “O” (LOWER NORTH THOMPSON) Phone: (250) 319-4770 (Cell) Email: wka1224@telus.net
300- 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops,BC, Canada V2C 2A9
Tel: 250-377-8673 Email: admin@tnrd.bc.ca Fax: 250-372-5048 www.tnrd.bc.ca Toll Free in BC: 1-877-377-8673
YOUR BURNING BRIGHT!!
Randall Lawrence Josh Philip Dalton Vivier
2014 Simpcw Graduates Living Off Reserve Taylor Allen
Maggie Eustache
Victoria Allen-Larsen
Erica Fortier
Adrienne Boyce
Jessie Jules
Cody Derksen
Michelle Isbister
Alexis Donald
Frankie Lampreau
Bill Humphreys Your Mayor at the District of Barriere
250-851-6165
Welcome to your Future Grads of 2014!
MONTE CARLO MOTEL
Located on the corner of Yellowhead Hwy 5 & Clearwater Valley Rd, Clearwater, BC 250-674-3223
Way to go and good luck to all the 2014 Grads of Barriere Secondary
Jennie Menacho-Donnelly Melpatkwa Matthew Cynthia Eustache
Alexis Mounsey
Desirah Eustache
Khaila Wilson
Lindsay Eustache
380 Hwy 5, Barriere BC, V0E 1E0 Phone: (250) 672-9676 • Fax: (250) 672-2321
TOLL FREE RESERVATIONS 1•888•660•5050