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Moving ahead together: Splatsin Couns. George William, Reno Lee, Daniel Joe, Jean Brown and Chief Wayne Christian sign a protocol agreement with the District of Sicamous, represented by Mayor Darrell Trouton and Couns. Suzanne Carpenter, Charlotte Hutchinson and Fred Busch. Photo by Lachlan Labere
Sicamous and Splatsin councils enter new partnership
Protocol agreement: Governments approve process for sharing information and opportunities. By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
The distance between the District of Sicamous and Splatsin governments became a lot shorter last week. On Friday, Sicamous Mayor Darrell Trouton and Couns. Suzanne Carpenter, Charlotte Hutchinson and Fred Busch gathered at the Splatsin arbour in Enderby to sign a protocol agreement with Chief Wayne Christian and Couns. Jean Brown, Daniel Joe, Reno Lee and George William. The signing was part of the band’s early Aboriginal Day celebrations, and was marked with speeches, song and dancing. “It’s a very important event because it really does formalize the relationship that we’re working on developing with them,” band administrator Loretta Eustache com-
mented while welcoming both governments to the table. “It’s significant for both parties – to work together and look at opportunities to support each othBut it’s more of an open er. And everybody knows from discussion now of what’s Splatsin, Sicamous is a very happening, and where we might important area to our commufit in with what the band is nity historically, and continues doing. It’s crazy that we’re so to be today.” close and we don’t do that. Before getting down to Darrell Trouton business, Christian and Trouton shared some words with the crowd gathered for the occant in many ways because it was casion. Christian noted how the a gateway for our people into the Splatsin once had a community in Rocky Mountains. Our people Sicamous that was displaced by travelled up and down the Eagle the federal government, and that Valley and fished and hunted all the signing represents a return. the way into Revelstoke… until “We’re going to be working they closed the Columbia River with the townspeople there to re- off. Sicamous is a really important build that area, because it’s an area area and, in our spiritual world, it’s that’s important to our people,” one of our sacred areas… It’s very said Christian. “It’s very signifi- significant to the Secwepemc Na-
tion as a whole.” Trouton emphasized the importance of understanding and recognizing Sicamous’ heritage, and working together with the band in a more formal way. The agreement establishes effective communication between the two governments, with shared objectives including the collaborative pursuit of economic development opportunities; long-term servicing strategies for water; sewer and fire protection; a policy concerning the protection of cultural and archeological resources; and “developing shared principles in areas of mutual concern respecting environmental stewardship and sustainable communities.” The agreement would not replace legal consultation requirements, nor does it extinguish, abro-
gate or diminish aboriginal rights or title. After the signing, Trouton explained that the agreement represents a formal approach to moving forward with the Splatsin, both culturally and economically. “We’re all in this together and we’re trying to do the best we can with what we have, and whenever we can make things easier, and more efficient and effective, then that’s what we need to do. And you go a lot further working together than working against each other or apart,” said Trouton. “We always respect that we do want to consult back and forth. But it’s more of an open discussion now of what’s happening, and where we might fit in with what the band is doing… and opportunities for learning from each other. It’s crazy that See Chief and mayor on page 2
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Boil water advisory remains in effect By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
A boil water advisory remains in effect for Sicamous until further notice. The notice was initiated on June 13 due to high turbidity levels in
the Mara water system. Residents are advised to boil water for measurements over five nephelometric turbidity units (NTU). Since the 13th, the measurement has been as low as 3.09 NTU on June 16. It was back up
to 4.23 on Friday, and down to 3.59 on Sunday. An NTU reading over five is considered poor, and it is recommended all users drink boiled water or a safe alternative. Tap water should be brought to a
rolling boil for at least one minute. For turbidity levels between 1 and 5 NTU it is recommended that tap water be boiled prior to consumption by children, the elderly and people with compromised immune systems. Boiled
water, or an alternate source, should also be used for such things as washing food, brushing teeth and making ice. For the latest water quality reading, visit sicamous.civicwebcms. com/content/turbiditywater-quality.
Coalition seeks to fix ailing health-care system By Barb Brouwer
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Columbia Shuswap Regional District directors agreed unanimously to support a motion to partner with the Shuswap Healthy Community Coalition to improve health in the region. Betty Brown of Interior Health’s coalition and Dr. Keith Culver of UBC Okanagan’s Interior Healthy Living Hub appeared in a delegation to the board last week, citing a crisis in health care. Brown began with a few salient points about the state of health in Canada and the inability of the health-care system to keep up. “We’re sick, obese and getting older,” Brown said, pointing
out 37 per cent of residents have a chronic disease and consume 80 per cent of health care dollars. “About 50 per cent of tax dollars go to sickness care and we know it’s going to get worse.” Brown told directors that 50 per cent of what makes Canadians sick is linked to a number of factors often associated with where people live – income, early childhood development, disability, education, social exclusion, social safety net, gender, employment and working environment, race, aboriginal status, safe and nutritious food, housing/homelessness and community belonging. Twenty five percent of health is linked to access to health care, 15
per cent to each individual’s biology and 10 per cent to the environment. A change in attitude is required, along with a collaborative effort to address the factors which keep people well. “None of this is a quick fix and the key thing is co-ordination to avoid duplication, advocacy and ‘health in every policy.” Culver noted how the Healthy Living Hub could help by providing a ‘single door’ to regional research-led innovation, forming and guiding partnerships, co-ordinating knowledge exchange and providing project management. He pointed out the Interior of B.C. constitutes 30 per cent of the provincial population.
“When you choose to implement something to improve the health of your community, you have to be able to implement differently and measure,” Culver said. “We have to get government to accept the Interior is not inferior – it’s different.” Retired cardiologist and coalition chair Brian Ayotte expressed fear if a major cultural shift to wellness does not take place. “We have created a sedentary culture of bad habits and we need to work together,” he said. Area F director Larry Morgan expressed concerns about mental health issues relating to drug use. “We know there’s an epidemic of mental health challenges…” re-
sponded Brown. “There is no health without mental health, the ability to make wise choices depends very much on your mental health.” Golden Mayor Christina Benty agreed with the motion in principle, but pointed out local governments get eight cents of every tax dollar with which they have to deliver water, sewers, roads, land use planning and quality of life services. But Brown assured her the coalition was not asking for money. “We know there isn’t anything,” she said, referring to “the tyranny of the grant cycle,” and looking to what could be done over a generation to innovate and find a way to use resources differently.
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we’re so close and we don’t do that. “And there is lots of land within the community that is the Spatsin’s. They need to utilize those lands and we need to assist them with that. How can our in-
frastructure work with them and benefit what they need to do, which in return benefits us.” Christian said the agreement is about having a formal process through which to share information. “We could do it
many different ways, but we do it to make sure everything is above board and on the table,” said Christian, adding similar protocol agreements are already in place with the City of Enderby and the Village of Lumby. “The bottom
June 28 - Craft Fair fundraiser for Parkview School new playground equipment. At the Sicamous and District Rec. Centre arena floor from 10 am to 3 pm. For table rentals call Kathy at 250-836-3267. June 28 - Pancake Breakfast - Upstairs at the Arena. 7:00 am to 11 am June 28 - Show & Shine Car Show at Finlayson This is a FREE Park. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Over 200 Classic Cars listing of June 28 - Craft Fair at the Sicamous & District Recreation Centre - Arena floor. 10:00 am - 3 pm community June 28 - $2 Bag Sale @ Sicamous United Church events for Thriftshop 10 am-3pm clothing and shoes. not-for-profit Monday to Friday Community Access Site at organizations the Senior’s Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Internet & related services. Call Diana. 836-2446 and paid Every 1st & 3rd Wed. - Parkinsons Support advertisers. Group at First united Church. 20 - 4th Street SE, Ph: 836-2570 Salmon Arm at 10 am. Contact Doreen at 250-836-2509. Every Tues. Stopping the Violence Program Fax: 836-2661 Email: classifieds@ in Sicamous - counselling for women who have experienced abuse during childhood or adult eaglevalleynews.com relationships. No charge. Call Kathy at 250-832-9700. Every Tues. - Sicamous Amateur Drama Club DEADLINE: rehearsals, 7:00 p.m., Red Barn Arts Centre. 836-4705. 2pm, Fridays Tues. & Thurs. - Carpet Bowling at the Seniors’ Activity Centre at 1 p.m.
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line, the essence, is that we have to work together. When we look at the economy, if we can’t work together and help each other out, the communities won’t benefit as a whole. It really is about that. “Sicamous, as you
Every Tues. & Thurs. - Seniors Meals provided, 12 noon in Common Room at the Haven. 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 Wed. Girl Guides of Canada. Sparks - 3:00 pm. Brownies - 4:00 pm. Girl Guides - 5:30 pm. New members welcome 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 @
know, is really a summer place, it’s not a four-season place. I think we’re looking at that and what we can do to work together with the district council there to make something happen in that part of the world.”
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School board votes to retain trustees By Chelsea Grainger Eagle Valley News
School District #83 trustees have voted to keep all nine trustees on the board of education. The board made its unanimous decision at a special public meeting held on Monday night, June 23. They looked at trustee reductions in response to budget cuts the district was facing; however, the board concluded there wasn’t enough time for consultation on the proposal to reduce the number of trustees from nine to seven. “I think we’re just
rushing it a little bit,” said Bob Fowler, Armstrong/Spallumcheen trustee. “If we do it right then we should take the time to do it right.” Enderby trustee Chris Coers said there hasn’t been enough consultation with the public. “Mr. and Mrs. Taxpayer have had no opportunity to tell us what they think,” said Coers. The board also sent out letters seeking input from municipal councils, regional boards and special interest groups in the area, but received responses from about half. The board present-
ed two options for an overall reduction of two trustees. One was to combine the Enderby and Sicamous regions (one less trustee), as well as the Carlin/Sorrento area with the North Shuswap (one less trustee). Then Armstrong/Spallumcheen would be combined with Falkland/Deep Creek/Ranchero (one less trustee) and Salmon Arm would get three trustees instead of two. The second option was to combine Carlin/ Sorrento with North Shuswap (one less trustee) and remove one trustee from the Armstrong/Spallum-
cheen area (which now has two). By cutting two trustees, the district would save approximately $25,000 a year. But trustees discussed whether the saving would be worth it. Rhona Martin, Columbia Shuswap Regional District director, expressed her concerns. “I know you are undergoing pressures, but I think the cost of a local trustee having a voice at the table is valuable,” said Martin. “I think it’s an expense that’s well worth it.” Martin also noted the reduction of trustees could save money,
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but the money might still be spent on travel expenses if trustees had to cover a larger area. Coers also mentioned that if trustees were having to travel farther to cover their specific areas, they might not be able to keep up with their original communities. Concern was also brought up about rural communities losing their voice if trustees were lost. “We can’t lose any more trustees in Sicamous,” said Suzanne Carpenter, a Sicamous councillor. “It would be a crime if we lost that voice.”
Campaign calls for coverage of insulin pumps for adults By Chelsea Grainger Eagle Valley News
A Sicamous resident is taking a stand against the lack of funding given to diabetes patients in British Columbia. BJ Clancy, who has been dealing with type 1 diabetes her entire life, is concerned about the lack of funding given to diabetics when it comes to insulin pumps. PharmaCare currently supplies insulin pumps to people up to the age of 26, but no older. Clancy says that pumps generally cost around $7,000 and have a four-year warranty. “There are people who just have no way to afford them,” said Clan-
cy. “They don’t last forever, and after the four year-warranty, you’re walking on eggshells.” She has been on her current pump for two years, and is concerned about what will happen when her pump no longer works. “Without my pump I’d probably be six feet under,” said Clancy, noting that before, her diabetes was very unstable and she had to make emergency room trips regularly. Clancy has noticed a variety of changes since being on a pump, which she first got in 2000. Her blood sugar levels dropped from 22 per cent to 8-10 per cent, and she’s been able to avoid any sort of kidney damage, which
is common in diabetics. Before the pumps, Clancy also had leaking blood vessels in her eyes due to the diabetes, but since using it, the leaky vessels have disappeared. “The pump helps me live a normal life, it’s not just a luxury,” said Clancy. “It really makes all the difference.” Clancy also noted that the BC healthcare system released a report in 2012, stating that they would save 5.3 million dollars a year by 2032 if they start funding insulin pumps due to the decrease in emergency room visits. Clancy has been run-
ning an online petition for the last two years, and she hopes to present it to the Ministry of Health in the future to let them know about the severity of the issue. The petition currently has 2,079 signatures. “There are people out there that this strikes a chord with,” said Clancy.”It’s really a necessity for people.” Clancy says people have been reaching out to her on her petition and leaving comments about their own stories with diabetes. “It’s really humbling to read other peoples stories,” said Clancy. To sign Clancy’s petition, go to www.
Pursuant to Sections 98 and 99 of the Community Charter, the Council of the District of Sicamous invites all interested persons to attend a Public Meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 9th, 2014 at 5:00 p.m., (during the Regular Council Meeting) in Council Chambers, District Office, 446 Main Street, Sicamous, when the Council of the District of Sicamous will present its Annual Corporate Report and Financial Statements for the year 2013. Council will receive submissions and questions from the public during this presentation. Copies of the 2013 Annual Corporate Report will be available for public inspection at the meeting. Copies are also available at the District office and on the District’s website at www. sicamous.ca. We look forward to community participation in this annual event. Heidi Frank, Director of Corporate Administration Services District of Sicamous
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hen two sides in a labour dispute cannot even agree on when and for how long they met on the weekend (June 14/15), how can anybody expect a resolution to more weighty matters? That teachers began their full-scale strike last week was no surprise given the acrimony between the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the provincial government (through its bargaining arm, the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association). Not only were words exchanged over when and how long the two sides met on the weekend, the groups still cannot agree on what each others’ proposal will cost. When a 7.5 per cent pay hike may actually be a seven per cent increase and when a 9.25 per cent lift might really be 14.5 per cent, it is time to call time out. As one wag put it — the union and government are either inhabited by liars or by people with extremely poor math skills. It has gone past ridiculous. Now that school buses are running and students are getting to school to take provincial exams, there is precious little the strike is interrupting. Many year-end ceremonies and other events have been and will be held off school grounds thanks to parents who rolled up their sleeves and just got it done. By the time the lockout and strike arrived, the school year was all but over. What happens next depends on the resolve of teachers. As we found when visiting picket lines last week, the reduced pay is seriously affecting some teachers. But, as many told the newspaper, they feel what they are doing is worth it. Government has the hammer in this dispute. At any moment, the B.C. Liberals can simply legislate a contract. But, wielding the power does not necessarily come with a white hat. It is past time this dispute was sent to binding arbitration. If the union believes in its fight; if the Christy Clark administration believes likewise, both sides need to be confident enough to have a third party lend credence to their argument. -Kamloops This Week
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A brief history of B.C. teachers’ demands By Tom Fletcher News Columnist
VICTORIA – A few things have changed since the last all-out teacher strike in B.C. That was just two years ago, when the B.C. Teachers’ Federation was coming off its second-ever voluntary agreement with a 16 per cent raise over five years and what the union termed an “enhanced” signing bonus of $4,000. Even with special teacher-only top-ups, BCTF members almost rejected the last of the government’s big-spending pre-Olympic labour deals signed in 2006. By 2012, outraged teachers were back on the legislature lawn, howling for another 16 per cent, with backup vocals provided as usual by HEU, CUPE, BCGEU and other public sector unions that settled for less. Teachers had just sailed through a crippling global recession with a
series of raises, but were oblivious to all that. Last week the protest venue switched to Vancouver, where both the crowd and the demands looked a bit thinner. The signing bonus target is up to $5,000, but the raise is a mere eight per cent over five years (compounded, for those who passed math), plus another huge basket of cash disguised as benefit improvements and so forth. Government negotiators put their total compensation demand at 14.5 per cent. One obvious dodge: they want the bottom two steps of the teacher salary grid dropped. That’s simply a raise for entry-level teachers. Admittedly those are rare creatures these days with shrinking enrolment and ironclad seniority rules that allow retired teachers to monopolize substitute work. Something else that’s changed since 2012 is that the government has granted
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the BCTF’s wish to bargain directly with the province. The education ministry executed a takeover of the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association after last year’s election, and installed veteran industrial union negotiator Peter Cameron. He’s backed up by longtime labour specialist Lee Doney, whose task is to keep the teacher deal within Treasury Board limits that have defined all other public sector union settlements. Doney made it clear last week that no mediator is going to come in and “split the baby” as long as the BCTF position is so far beyond the current compensation framework. Despite constant union complaints of low wages and deteriorating working conditions in B.C. schools, education grads remain lined up around the block hoping to get in. Why is that? For those who have been exposed to life outside school for a while, it’s fairly
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simple. The job market out here in the real world is tough. And here’s how the real world evaluates a teaching job. Start with 189 working days, each nine hours long as per the accepted definition, and the top-heavy seniority list that places the average teacher salary at around $72,000 a year. That works out to $42.32 an hour, plus a suite of benefits that most private sector employees can only dream about, starting with three months of prime-time vacation. Consider another union demand that seems to be just another thinly disguised raise. The BCTF wants a large increase in preparation time for elementary school. There are no duties being added here. For this one item, government negotiators calculate the cost to taxpayers at $86.2 million every year by the fifth year of the BCTF proposal.
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Canada Day activities begin Saturday Vintage cars, Elvis Presley, pancake breakfasts and sizzling barbecues, arts and crafts, music on the beach and a spectacular fireworks display. If any or all of these things tickle your fancy, then Sicamous is the place to be this weekend. Canada Day may be on Tuesday, but celebrations in Sicamous begin on Saturday, June 28. At 7 a.m. there’s a pancake breakfast upstairs at the Sicamous
and District Recreation Centre. At 10 a.m., the recreation centre’s Annual Show and Shine Car show begins at Finlayson Park, while the annual craft fair kicks off in the arena. Both run until 3 p.m. Also at 10 a.m., the 35th Annual Arts and Crafts Show begins at the Red Barn Arts Centre. It runs from the 28th to July 2, from 10 to 6 p.m. That night, Randy “Elvis” Friskie and his Las Vegas Show Band perform their rip-roar-
ing tribute to the king of rock’n’roll, Elvis Aaron Presley, at the recreation centre. Joining him on stage will be daughter and fellow performer Cassandra Friskie, with her tribute to Cher, Marilyn Monroe and the ladies of country. Tickets, at $25, are available at the Eagle Valley IDA Pharmacy and Happy Corkers, or by calling 250-836-4664. Canada Day kicks off with a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. by the Sicamous
Lions in the Sicamous legion parking lot. Stick around and check out the vendors at the Tail Gate Market, in the legion parking lot from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. From 10 to 11 a.m., the legion will host an open house and, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. a sausage sizzle barbecue. At 7 there will be music inside. Meanwhile, at the Red Barn Arts Centre, the arts and crafts show continues. In addition, the Eagle Valley Arts Council is hosting a Children’s Art Day
Funding found for speech/language services By Tracy Hughes
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Speech and language services in North Okanagan-Shuswap schools have been given a temporary reprieve. During recent budget discussions, school district trustees implemented reductions to speech and language services for children with communications difficulties, among other cuts required to reduce the operating budget by $1.8 million. At a recent school board meeting, it was
announced that additional funding to maintain the current level of speech and language services had been approved out of a special learning improvement fund. “This provides the equivalent funding to maintain the status quo,” said Nora Kennett, district administrator for student services. The school board had cut the equivalent of a 0.2 speech pathologist position from the budget, however, this one-time funding grant will top up the speech
and language services budget by that amount. “It is good news for those students requiring support with speech and communication disorders,” says Kennett. “It will mean less impact on students this coming year than previously predicted.” But Kennett notes, this learning improvement fund requires schools to make applications on an annual basis, so there is no guarantee that funds would continue in future years. It is this issue that concerns Jennifer
Henrie, a parent of a child with communication challenges. She recently lobbied the school board and the ministry for speech and language funding, and co-ordinated a parent letter-writing campaign to the Education Minister and local MLA Greg Kyllo. “Though I am encouraged by the fact that the speech and language program received the one year LIF grant, I feel it is not a healthy funding structure for such a vital program in our schools.”
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Canada Day occurs on July 1st, the anniversary of Canada’s confederation. Canadians commemorate the day with parades, fireworks, cookouts, and concerts. The popularity of the holiday has been on the incline since the late 1960’s and has since become a nationwide celebration. Formerly known as “Dominion Day,” Canada Day marks the anniversary of the Constitution Act of 1867, joining Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Canada province (now Ontario and Quebec) into a single country. The Constitution Act granted Canada a substantial amount of independence from England, although complete independence was not given until
Canada celebrates its 147th birthday in 2014. Even though many things have changed since 1867, the
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Canada Day History 1982. Prior to 1900, there was little Canadian nationalism as many Canadians regarded themselves as British citizens. The first official celebration was held in 1917 to honor Canada’s 50th birthday. It was not until 1946 that Phileas Cote, a member of the Quebec House of Commons, sent a private member’s bill to rename Dominion Day as Canada Day. The Senate responded by recommending the holiday be named the “National Holiday of Canada.” Since no one could agree on the name, the bill was defeated. The government first recognized Canada Day in 1958 by holding a trooping of the color on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Canada’s centennial marked the first widespread
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year the Canadian federation was created through the British North America Act, taking pride in being Canadian is still alive and well. That is why it’s no surprise that people love to gather together to celebrate Canadian values, successes, identity, and Saf Boatine g! heritage. For this occasion, all the provinces and territories will vibrate to the rhythm of the celebration, which takes place from ocean to ocean on July 1.
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celebration in 1967. The event promoted nationalism and Canadian pride. The holiday continued to grow in the late 1960’s and many Canada Day events were televised and broadcasted throughout the country. In the 1980’s, the government began funding Canada Day activities in smaller communities. The holiday was finally made official by a unanimous vote on October 27, 1982; the same year that the Canada Act was passed, removing any remaining dependence of Canada on the United Kingdom. While the public had recognized the holiday for decades, this marked a significant change in the magnitude of the celebrations.
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Did you know that it was in 1879 that Parliament adopted a law making the first of July an official holiday? Every year, the Celebrate Canada event groups together festivities over a period of 11 days. National Aboriginal Day kicks things off on June 21, followed by St-Jean-Baptiste Day on June 24, and Canadian Multiculturalism Day on June 27. Canada Day tops off all the ceremonies on July 1. Gatherings, shows, games, and more are on the menu for this eventful day.
During Canada Day festivities on July 1, people all across the country will be celebrating their pride in being Canadian. These festivities are also an ideal occasion to remember some of the major events of our history. 1. The name “Canada” was used officially for the first time in 1791. It was created from an aboriginal word meaning “village”. 2. The British North America Act was adop-ted in 1867, making Canada
a dominion of the British 4. The red and white celebrations, Queen Empire. maple leaf flag was Elizabeth II created the 3. In 1921, King George inaugurated in 1965, on Order of Canada, Canada’s V decreed red and white to Parliament Hill in Ottawa. highest civilian honorary be the colours of Canada. 5. In 1967, as part of award. Our national symbols are Canada’s 100th birthday the beaver, the Enjoy maple leaf, the maple tree, and Canada Day! nt the maple leaf ro f r ate tartan. In addition, le W b a the RCMP in Afford their red jackets are emblems & Service of Canada for www.seadogboatsales.com 525 Main St. Sicamous BC people around the (250) 836-4567 world.
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shares. But she and James wh share roots in Sicamous mino definitely excited, and are hop at least one of their son’s game Sicamous Eagles manager W is also pretty excited by th Shea, an Eagle alumni, will b his community and country a March says Shea has been to throughout his career on what do: make it to the NHL. In the helped the Eagles win the K ern Canadians in 2001-02; he the Kelowna Rockets to thre WHL Memorial Cup champio including the win in 2004; and with Nashville in 2004, he he
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Canada Day in Sicamous!
Have a happy Canada Day!
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10 am – 6 pm daily 35th Annual Arts and Crafts Show, Red Barn Arts Centre, Riverside Drive
(250) 836-2963 ~ Main St. Sicamous ~
Saturday June 28 7 am-11 am Pancake Breakfast upstairs, Sicamous & District Recreation Centre 10 am-3 pm Classic Show & Shine Car Show, Finlayson Park Helicopter Rides, Finlayson Park 10 am-3 pm Community Craft Fair, Sicamous & District Recreation Centre 7 pm Randy Frisky Elvis Show, Sicamous & District Recreation Centre, tickets avail at door
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Have a happy Canada Day! Eagle River
Canada Day occurs on July 1st, the anniversary of Canada’s confederation. Canadians commemorate the day with parades, fireworks, cookouts, and concerts. The popularity of the holiday has been on the incline since the late 1960’s and has since become a nationwide celebration. Formerly known as “Dominion Day,” Canada Day marks the anniversary of the Constitution Act of 1867, joining Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Canada province (now Ontario and Quebec) into a single country. The Constitution Act granted Canada a substantial amount of independence from England, although complete independence was not given until
Canada celebrates its 147th birthday in 2014. Even though many things have changed since 1867, the
Enjoy Your Canada Day!
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Canada Day History 1982. Prior to 1900, there was little Canadian nationalism as many Canadians regarded themselves as British citizens. The first official celebration was held in 1917 to honor Canada’s 50th birthday. It was not until 1946 that Phileas Cote, a member of the Quebec House of Commons, sent a private member’s bill to rename Dominion Day as Canada Day. The Senate responded by recommending the holiday be named the “National Holiday of Canada.” Since no one could agree on the name, the bill was defeated. The government first recognized Canada Day in 1958 by holding a trooping of the color on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Canada’s centennial marked the first widespread
on the river in Grindrod
250-517-0244
year the Canadian federation was created through the British North America Act, taking pride in being Canadian is still alive and well. That is why it’s no surprise that people love to gather together to celebrate Canadian values, successes, identity, and Saf Boatine g! heritage. For this occasion, all the provinces and territories will vibrate to the rhythm of the celebration, which takes place from ocean to ocean on July 1.
www.riverfrontpub.ca
celebration in 1967. The event promoted nationalism and Canadian pride. The holiday continued to grow in the late 1960’s and many Canada Day events were televised and broadcasted throughout the country. In the 1980’s, the government began funding Canada Day activities in smaller communities. The holiday was finally made official by a unanimous vote on October 27, 1982; the same year that the Canada Act was passed, removing any remaining dependence of Canada on the United Kingdom. While the public had recognized the holiday for decades, this marked a significant change in the magnitude of the celebrations.
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Five things you should know about Canada
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District of Sicamous Ph: 250-836-2477 Fax: 250-836-4314 www.sicamous.ca
Did you know that it was in 1879 that Parliament adopted a law making the first of July an official holiday? Every year, the Celebrate Canada event groups together festivities over a period of 11 days. National Aboriginal Day kicks things off on June 21, followed by St-Jean-Baptiste Day on June 24, and Canadian Multiculturalism Day on June 27. Canada Day tops off all the ceremonies on July 1. Gatherings, shows, games, and more are on the menu for this eventful day.
During Canada Day festivities on July 1, people all across the country will be celebrating their pride in being Canadian. These festivities are also an ideal occasion to remember some of the major events of our history. 1. The name “Canada” was used officially for the first time in 1791. It was created from an aboriginal word meaning “village”. 2. The British North America Act was adop-ted in 1867, making Canada
a dominion of the British 4. The red and white celebrations, Queen Empire. maple leaf flag was Elizabeth II created the 3. In 1921, King George inaugurated in 1965, on Order of Canada, Canada’s V decreed red and white to Parliament Hill in Ottawa. highest civilian honorary be the colours of Canada. 5. In 1967, as part of award. Our national symbols are Canada’s 100th birthday the beaver, the Enjoy maple leaf, the maple tree, and Canada Day! nt the maple leaf ro f r ate tartan. In addition, le W b a the RCMP in Afford their red jackets are emblems & Service of Canada for www.seadogboatsales.com 525 Main St. Sicamous BC people around the (250) 836-4567 world.
SEA-D G
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9 am – 3 pm Tail Gate Market – free to all vendors, no reservation required, Sicamous Legion Parking lot 11 am – 3 pm Sicamous Legion Sausage Sizzle BBQ, Sicamous Legion Parking lot 10 am – 11 am Royal Canadian Legion Br 99 Open House & Veteran Benefit Program Displays 7 pm – Royal Canadian Legion Br 99 – Musical entertainment in branch 11 am – 3 pm Eagle Valley Arts Council presents Free Childrens Art Day, Red Barn Arts Centre Parking lot featuring “Roxy” the interactive childrens entertainer 7 pm – Fireworks start - Music from the Water, Eagle Valley Arts Council presents Shoeswap, Sicamous Beach Park
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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
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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
shares. But she and James wh share roots in Sicamous mino definitely excited, and are hop at least one of their son’s game Sicamous Eagles manager W is also pretty excited by th Shea, an Eagle alumni, will b his community and country a March says Shea has been to throughout his career on what do: make it to the NHL. In the helped the Eagles win the K ern Canadians in 2001-02; he the Kelowna Rockets to thre WHL Memorial Cup champio including the win in 2004; and with Nashville in 2004, he he
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How to weather your watering woes in the garden
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In Des Kennedy’s funny book called Crazy About Gardening, his chapter on water begins like this: “A garden, chuckles the old joke, is a thing that dies if you don’t water it and rots if you do.” Gardeners are an aquatic species, immersed in water, masters of sprinkling and spraying, mistresses of misting, splashing, soaking and saturating. As water seeks always its own level, the gardener seeks repeatedly to come to equilibrium with this transient element. Water gadgets abound. The garden shed is impassable with hose pipes and oscillating sprinklers, water wands, soaker hoses and sprayers, atomizers, misters and other claptrap. You spot the real zealots out there in the monsoons of March, squeezing soggy handfuls of soil to test if it’s dry enough
yet for planting. Or standing in the desiccated debris of late summer, moaning like the prophet Ezekiel watering the scorched earth with his tears. The rain can be a pain, and set us back on getting out in the garden and keeping up with the lawn, let alone those businesses that rely on good weather to keep their income flowing. It doesn’t help matters when it makes the weeds and grass grow as if on a steady dose of Red Bull. However, it has to really be pouring for me not to go out there and muck around, because I’ll just throw on my waterproof gear or just putz away seeding and weeding under a big, portable shade umbrella (which is also great for hot sunny days too). After all, I’m an old coastal kid and we were raised to boldly go out in it no matter what we were going to do! Rain is however, an important part our natural spring cycle of weather that our soils and plants depend on for a good start for growing, and we should always be thankful for it. Just ask the Californians. The rains that come aren’t always fun, but I’ll take them any day over trying to water my
gardens. Our hillside property consists of a whole bunch of narrow, terraced gardens that are hard and sometimes impossible to reach and water properly. If I do attempt to give my plants a drink, the hoses never fail to get tangled up and the sprinklers never seem to sprinkle where I want them too. I’d rather be doing other things besides cussing and fretting about thirsty plants, so I rely on three strategies to get me through the dry season. My first trick of
the gardening trade is to have soils rich in humus, the dark organic material in soils produced by the decomposition of the litter layer (or our compost and mulch). It is essential to the fertility of the earth. It’s also a great natural sponge that holds a considerable amount of moisture that our plants depend on during dry times. If you don’t have much of it in your soils, then make or buy some and add as much as you can, especially if your soils tend to be sandy.
My second is to mulch. This simple task traps that moisture and provides the grub to keep the microbes and worms in the soil food web fed so they can keep making more of that great stuff in my garden beds. A good carbon/nitrogen blend of mulch will also – and I’ll keep saying this – provide a great, slow-release fertilizer and a protective cover from the rains and heat. First make sure the soil is moist well down into the garden beds (you
may have to water to make sure), and check throughout the summer if it’s dried out underneath it if we have a long dry spell. And lastly, I grow plants and flowers that can easily cope through the dry times and only need watering if they get seriously parched. My veggie and fruit beds are close to water sources. They need a little more tending to, but otherwise I’m pretty well wateringfree. To boot, my meter is rarely running
and I don’t need to use microbe-killing chlorinated municipal water on my soils and plants. Summers should be about spending time at your favorite water hole, not dealing with your watering woes, so try these simple water management techniques when the rains finally stop and the rainbow gives us the sign that the heat of the summer sun is just around the corner! Check out gaiagardening.ca for more information.
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, let your creative side take over this week. Your imagination is ready to run wild, and this burst of creative energy will have long-lasting positive effects.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 You are bound to be the center of attention, Scorpio. Get over any shyness early on because you will be spending time with coworkers for most of the week.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, though you are known for being a tad stubborn, this week you are open to any and all suggestions. You may surprise a few people by being so open-minded.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 You will do some of your best work at home this week, Sagittarius. Spend ample time getting the house in order. A few days working from home could kickstart plans.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, while you may have natural leadership abilities, most of the time you do not want to pull rank. This week you may need to step things up a bit.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, quickly curb any feelings of boredom by exploring a new hobby. Try taking a new fitness or art class. You’ll have chances to mingle, too.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, now is a good time to travel, even if it means just a quick jaunt. But if a big vacation is on the horizon, know that you will likely have a smooth trip ahead.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Put the brakes on impulse buys, Aquarius. This week you may be tempted to spend more money than you have, and that will only lead to long-term financial concerns.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Your powers are magnetic this week, Leo. Others find you simply irresistible, which can bode well if you are looking for a romantic partner or want to step things up.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, it is time to rebrand yourself. This may start with a mini-makeover or more significant changes to your life and career.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a busy week at work will require lots of cooperation among you and your coworkers. If ever there was a time to summon your leadership abilities, now is the time. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, many things are in disarray and you may need some help getting back to efficient living. Download an app to help you track expenses or keep tabs on your responsibilities.
Your Suduko Complete the grid so every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively. (For solution see Today’s Answers in this paper).
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Trades, Technical IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for a Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician (Mechanic) with truck experience and also a trailer mechanic. Fax or email resume and references to: Calnash Trucking, Lac La Biche, 1-780-623-4051; calnash@telusplanet.net.
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SICAMOUS KOA Kampground currently seeking individuals for the following seasonal positions: grounds keepers, need valid drivers licence, night security, cleaning & office. Please apply in person.
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Real Estate Acreage for Sale WATERFRONT Log Home with Acreage Lone Butte Area photos and contact at www.loghomebythelake.com
Rentals Commercial/ Industrial HIGHWAY STORE FRONT business rental. 1440 sq. ft. Sicamous, BC. Usable for a variety of things. Utilities extra. $1400/mo. Window, washroom, A/C, carpet, alarm. 250836-5771.
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Spectacular SicaMouse: Families mingled with princesses, superheroes and stormtroopers while having plenty of fun during the SicaMouse Town Party, hosted Friday evening by the Shuswap Community Church at the Parkview Elementary School field. Clockwise from top left – Bobby-Grace Hall throws the football through the tire and wins a prize; Alexandra Lee decides she doesn’t want to pose for a picture with dad, Whit Lee, and Princess Leia (Mariah Twa); Jennifer Jenkins cheers on son Mathew Jenkins in the ring toss; Samantha Mitchell helps son Jacob Mitchell give Mickey a high-five. Photos by Lachlan Labere
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