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top after they were reviewed – mostly by having the lowest bid price, said Dubois. Western BioHeat’s estimate was $175,000, while number two ranked Fink Machine Inc.’s was $236,000. Third ranked Canadian Engineered Products bid price was $230,000. “It’s an estimate only,” Dubois said of Western WoodHeat’s BioHeat's bid. “It’s not a firm number. That’s the key thing to understand.” The decision means that staff will work with Western BioHeat to develop a detailed project plan, including firm costs and design, for a biomass heating system for the former Dutch Lake School. The company will then bring its proposal back to council, likely
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in September, for a final decision. If Western BioHeat decides it cannot do the job for its original bid price, then council would have the option to re-open the process. Council is not committed to spending any money, Dubois said, and all the work in developing a detailed proposal would be at the company’s expense. Councilor Shelley Sim was unhappy that more weight hadn’t been given to whether the bidding company was from a rural community. She had been impressed by the presentation made by a representative of Enderby-based Fink Machinery, she said. Gord Heisterman asked if the proposal included the RCMP building or just the former school. Dubois said he hoped that option would be included in the detailed proposal. He estimated that heating the school would need about 35 kilowatts while adding the police building would add another 25 to 35 kw.
“That’s only a rough guess. It’s not even an estimate,” he cautioned. The former school presently is heated with propane. The District believes that converting to wood heat or biomass would save money plus make the project more environmentally friendly. In the end, only councilor Sim voted against accepting Western BioHeat as the project’s lead proponent. Moving day on July 18 District of Clearwater will move its operations out of its present office building on the Flats and into the new community center in the former Dutch Lake School on July 18, chief administrative officer Leslie Groulx told council. She asked for permission to officially close the office for that day. “We’ll be doing a serious blitz,” she said. Groulx said she understood that Yellowhead Community Services also would be moving some of its operations into the former school on that day.
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Reinforcements arrive as forest fires spread By Tom Fletcher, Black Press Forest fire crews arrived from Ontario to help Sunday, as lightning strikes and possibly human activity added to the fire map across a hot, dry B.C. Interior on the weekend. A new fire at Soda Creek north of Williams Lake was reported in its early stages, allowing crews with 10 air tankers, three helicopters and heavy equipment to be deployed Sunday while it covered only 12 hectares. The fire is close to Highway 97 and the cause was still under investigation Monday. To report a fire or smoke sighting, call 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on a mobile phone. A new lightning-caused fire at Chelaslie Arm in a remote northwest region south of Smithers was at 5,000 hectares and threatening one building by Sunday, with 10 firefighters and two helicopters deployed. The Chelaslie fire was causing visible smoke in Smithers, Telkwa,
Houston, Burns Lake, Fraser Lake and Vanderhoof. Efforts continued for a second week to contain the Red Deer Creek fire that has caused the evacuation of three oil and gas camps near Tumbler Ridge. It has 160 firefighters, 12 helicopters and 31 pieces of heavy equipment building fire breaks, with plans to set controlled burns to contain it as conditions permit. Another fire only six kilometres east of Mackenzie was burning uphill in steep terrain and spreading east, with more help on the way as it reached 80 hectares in size. In the northeast, a fire 50 kilometres west of Williston Lake reached 4,000 hectares by Sunday and was expected to grow significantly Monday. Like many remote fires, the B.C. Wildfire Management Branch reported that this fire was receiving "modified response" to protect infrastructure and timber values, with many parts being monitored but not actively fought.
Fire at Soda Creek north of Williams Lake is burning close to Highway 97. B.C. Wildfire Management Branch photo
Council approves paved walkway next to Buy-Low Keith McNeill Does District of Clearwater want to spend $40,000 to construct a walkway along the south side of Murtle Crescent, across from the new shopping center now under construction? That was the question municipal staff asked of town council during a meeting held July 8. The project would include a paved threemeter wide multi-use path, curb, gutter and street lighting from Helmcken Street to just past Weyerhaeuser Park. Buy-Low Foods intends to install a walkway along the north side of Murtle Crescent, next to the shopping center it is building. However, when staff reviewed the design with the developer and the contractor, it was felt that a reduction in the sidewalk width fronting the shopping center would be beneficial. This translated into a savings for the developer, which the developer has transferred to the district. Constructing a multi-use path as proposed would reflect the intention of the
recently developed Road Cross-Section Bylaw, staff pointed out. Other options proposed included installing the multiuse path as a graveled trail, and not installing it at all, just the curb, gutter and streetlights. Buy-Low is paying for half the cost of upgrading the section of Murtle Crescent next to the new shopping center. The municipality is paying the other half, at a cost of $50,000. Installing a paved multi-use path as proposed therefore would bring the total investment in the area to $90,000. There was some discussion by council members about spending that amount of money in one small part of the community. However, in the end they agreed to the proposal. Councilor Ken Kjenstad pointed out that the section of road in question would be one of the first things many people would see of Clearwater. Spending money to make it attractive therefore was a good investment, he felt.
Kjenstad also pointed out that it was better to install the walkway, etc. now as part of the larger shopping center construction project. Delaying the installation would make it much more costly in the end. During the discussion it was noted that the intent is to extend the paved portion of Murtle Crescent only to past Weyerhaeuser
Park, and not to connect with the section of the crescent by Blair Place. Buy-Low Foods does, however, plan to construct a multi-use path from Weyerhaeuser Park west to Murtle Road. Councilor Jon Kreke noted that this would help connect the community’s most densely populated area with the new shopping center.
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District of Clearwater & ICBC/Motor Vehicle OFFICE RELOCATION Please note that the offices of the District of Clearwater and ICBC/Motor Vehicle will be CLOSED on July 18, 2014 to allow time for the office to move to: Dutch Lake Community Centre, 209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0 Telephone 250-674-2257
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Fire Restrictions – Outdoor Fires:
Open burning is banned within the District of Clearwater starts June 15 until October 1, 2014. See the District of Clearwater website: www.districtofclearwater.com and Facebook for current fire restrictions.
PLEASE CONSERVE WATER Reminder Water Restrictions are now in effect until September 30, 2014.
Watering hours will be between 6:00am - 10:00am and 6:00pm - 10:00pm. Even numbered properties may water on even numbered days. Odd numbered properties may water on odd numbered days (for example: house number 366 may water on 2, 4 etc. of month)
Legion Summer Saturdays: The Clearwater Legion is sponsoring a series of Bar-B-Q and Music nights this summer, on alternate Saturdays, starting June 7 and running until August 30. Contact Lloyd for information: 250-674-2695
Summer Healthy Living Activities: Sign up at the District of Clearwater at 209 Dutch Lake Road Outdoor Community Drop-in Soccer (Grades 8 to Adult): Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30pm - 8:00pm, CSS Field, $2 Drop In. Community Tennis: Thursday 6:00pm - 7:00pm at Rotary Tennis Courts – FREE Community Tennis to Go!: July 24 at Downey Street, August 7 at Gill Creek and August 24 at Dutch Lake Community Centre. Flow Yoga in the Park: Tuesdays July 29 & August 5, 19, 7:00pm-8:00pm. Drop in $10.
Upcoming Events:
Wells Gray Rocks: May 31 - September 13, celebrating Wells Gray Park’s 75 Birthday! Night market: Wells Gray Information Centre, June 19 - September 4 Clearwater Poets Society: Wells Gray Information Centre, July 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Man Tracker Event: Nakiska Ranch , July 26 & 27. www.wellsgrayriders.com Music on the Beach: Coming Soon
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Why not come out and see what issues your Council is debating August 19, 2014 – Economic Development Committee Meeting – 5:00pm August 19, 2014 – Regular Council Meeting – 7:00pm
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Opinion
“ And above all things, never think that you're not good enough yourself. A man should never think that. My belief is that in life people will take you at your own reckoning.” - Isaac Asimov, writer editorial by Laura Jones
British Columbia's new recycling rules becomes a costly tax on consumers
Canada should double its commitment to international education Editor, The Times:
There is an ugly and protracted battle going on between B.C.’s teachers and provincial government and as predictable as those conflicts are, so must follow endless public hand-wringing about the fate of the children, and the potential dire impacts of a disrupted education. The majority of the world can only look at our situation and think: “We should be so lucky.” Currently, 57 million primarygrade kids are out of school. Barely half of all countries are
expected to provide primary education by next year. Yet it used to be much worse: due to the efforts of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) and donors like Canada, since 1999 the number of uneducated children worldwide has been halved. A good example is Afghanistan: the number of children attending school has gone from one to 11.5 million, and almost half are girls. But the need is enormous, and later this month the GPE is slated for renewed funding, and is facing
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an annual shortfall of $26 billion. Canada needs to double its current commitment of $60 million if the GPE is to achieve its goal. Compared to B.C., the challenges facing education in the rest of the world are far more dire. But while B.C.’s education issues are complex, this one is very simple – the Harper government doubling it’s commitment will help ensure that the GPE reaches those final 57 million kids.
Nathaniel Poole Victoria, B.C.
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Environment Minister Mary Polak recently announced that many small businesses will be exempt from onerous new recycling rules set to come into effect this May. While it's always better to have fewer businesses affected by dumb rules, the minister's announcement doesn't change the fact that the new recycling plan delivers no demonstrated environmental benefit while increasing prices to consumers and costs to the many businesses of all sizes that will still be affected. The province's new approach to recycling should be abandoned. Here are 10 reasons why: 1) The new recycling rules add enormous costs to businesses and put a hidden tax on consumers for no environmental benefit over our existing (and very functional) blue-box programs. The new program is estimated to cost more than $100 million just to run. This does not include the huge cost of compliance. 2) The new recycling plan grants monopoly taxing and regulating power to an arms-length group (MultiMaterial B.C.) that has no real accountability to anyone. 3) B.C. recycling policy should be made in B.C. This recycling policy is generated by and for a small board of Toronto-based multinational corporations. 4) The new recycling rules are so complicated that there is massive confusion regarding who is affected and how to comply. Businesses are being advised to check with their regulatory affairs and finance departments. For most small business owners, this means checking with themselves. 5) The new rules never would have passed the government's own regulatory reform checklist because the costs aren't justified and the pro-
gram is too complicated to be easily understood. 6) The new rules are not small-business friendly. Some small businesses are even being bullied by big businesses to comply. One supermarket told their small-business suppliers that they have to comply with the new rules and that the supermarket will not accept any price increases to make up for the additional compliance costs. 7) Community newspapers will have a very hard time absorbing the additional costs. Some papers have closed, and others are sure to follow if the program goes forward. 8) The economic viability of existing recycling depots in small towns across the province is threatened. These depots provide local jobs and many have been on the front lines of helping promote environmental objectives in their municipalities for over a decade. 9) The rules are ostensibly about reducing packaging but there are no direct incentives to reduce packaging in the program. 10) The public and small businesses were never properly consulted about abandoning the existing blue-box programs and replacing them with a program run by an unaccountable board of big businesses. It's a bit of a head-scratcher as to why a government that has championed the importance of a strong economy based on B.C. priorities would go forward with wasteful, destructive policy designed by Toronto big business. The only good news is that it's not too late to reconsider. – Laura Jones is executive vice -president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. She can be reached at laura.jones@cfib.ca or follow her on Twitter @CFIBideas.
Teachers' strike: savings = rebate taxpayers? Editor, The Times:
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) called on the B.C. government to refund taxpayers the total savings from the ongoing labour dispute with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation (BCTF). The CTF estimates the total savings to government, conservatively, at $200 million thus far. Media reports indicate that the three weeks of rotating strikes saved government roughly $50 million, and full closures save $82.5 million per week. Dividing $200 million by 4.6 million citizens means a potential rebate of $43.48 for every person in B.C. Even with administration and mailing costs, the CTF expects that a rebate of $40
per person could be sent out. “For a family of four, that’s a tax refund of $160,” said Jordan Bateman, the CTF’s B.C. Director. “That money would be welcome in a lot of homes across the province. We all paid these taxes expecting teaching services to be delivered. They weren’t, and we should get that money back.” By refunding the money to British Columbians, pressure will remain on the government to settle the BCTF contract at a rate affordable to taxpayers, long-term. “Government needs to feel the cold hard grip of fiscal restraint to stay the course and negotiate a fair, affordable deal for taxpayers,” said Bateman.
“This money belongs to B.C. taxpayers – not teachers or the government. The BCTF shouldn’t be rewarded with this money as part of their negotiations. It’s no different than if your barber refused to cut your hair, you wouldn’t pay them anyway – you’d want your money back. This $200 million should be rebated to the taxpayers who paid it in the first place.” The CTF has launched a petition demanding the government rebate strike savings to taxpayers. It can be signed on taxpayer.com.
Jordan Bateman, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, B.C.
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Public consultation ongoing for Upper Clearwater plans Editor, The Times:
On behalf of Canfor, I would like to ensure the community understands that our planning work in the Upper Clearwater is ongoing and we have been working with the public through the Upper Clearwater Referral Group to design our harvesting activities in a way that is respectful of the Guiding Principles for forestry as they apply to the area. Our company manufactures 240 mil-
lion board feet of lumber a year at our Vavenby facility, employing 175 people and contributing more than $54 million to the regional economy every year. Our business runs on harvesting trees and regenerating forests – and we know that we need to conduct our operations respectfully and sustainably. We firmly believe that we can run an economically viable operation while respecting the environment. To do that, we need the help and support of the community, and your
collaboration as we plan our activities. Letters sent to us and the media let us know the public is concerned about our plans, and while we take those concerns seriously, these letters don’t provide us with the level of information we need to make progress. We ask that concerned residents engage with us in the detailed work of reviewing plans that support the economy and our business while respecting the environment in the region. As a next step in the planning process,
Canfor staff and consultants are conducting terrain stability, hydrologic and block specific assessments needed to ensure we can carry out harvesting and road building activities in a responsible manner. The results of this work will be communicated to engaged residents as it becomes available.
Peter Baird, RPF General Manager – Forest Planning Canfor Forest Management Group
Refugee healthcare cuts morally wrong says Liberal health critic Editor, The Times:
Canada has long been a safe haven for those seeking protection from violence and persecution in troubled parts of the world, but our reputation for compassion has been called into question by the Conservative government’s decision to deny refugee claimants health care. Since 1957, the federal government has provided health coverage to refugees arriving in Canada, many of whom are among the most vulnerable people in the world. Two years ago Minister Jason Kenney ended this compassionate practice, forcing doctors to deny coverage to some of the
people in the greatest need. The human toll has been considerable. Refugees, most of whom will become Canadian residents, who can’t access care typically delay seeking treatment until their conditions worsen. That leads to undiagnosed and untreated problems, greater health complications and higher costs to the health care system when they eventually arrive for treatment in emergency centres. This downloads costs to already cashstrapped provincial governments, and shifts care to Emergency rooms, which are the most expensive way to deliver health care. But worst of all, denying the initial care cre-
The Federal Court recently agreed, strikates preventable suffering among the most ing down the cut because it “puts [refugee vulnerable. The impact on pregnancies is particular- claimants’] lives at risk, and perpetuates the stereotypical view that they are cheats, that ly heart-wrenching. In many cases refugees’ their refugee claims are ‘bogus.’ It undernewborns are premature, underdeveloped, with neurological problems and other commines their dignity and serves to perpetuate plications because their mothers couldn’t [their] disadvantage.” get prenatal care. These newborns, who are The cuts to refugee health care have BaseJournalRONA2007_Ang 2/26/07 PM wrong Pageand 1 fiscally Canadian by birth, will end up costing our always been3:44 morally health and education systems much more. short-sighted. The Conservatives must drop It’s no wonder virtually every medical their appeal to the Federal Court ruling and 2/26/07 3:44 PM Page 1 organization inBaseJournalRONA2007_Ang Canada was outraged at reverse the cuts. these cuts and the medical community has Hedy Fry, MP held annual rallies opposing them since they Liberal Party of Canada Health Critic were announced.
Lottery CEO's conflict didn't cost him Tom Fletcher, Black Press Former B.C. Lottery Corp. CEO Michael Graydon was in discussions to jump to a Vancouver casino company for two months before the told the BCLC board of directors about his conflict of interest. That finding by an internal government audit has triggered new restrictions for departing Crown corporation employees. But it won't cost Graydon any of the generous departure terms he received when he told the BCLC board of directors in late January he was quitting. Graydon went to work for a company affiliated with Paragon Gaming, which is moving its existing downtown Vancouver casino to a new resort
hotel development next to B.C. Place stadium. Despite his resignation and a conflict of interest policy that applies to BCLC staff, the board saw Graydon off with a performance bonus, vacation pay and an extra two months' salary totalling about $125,000. BCLC board chairman Bud Smith issued a statement Thursday saying that the audit shows "the information provided by Mr. Graydon to the board was incomplete and/or inaccurate." When Graydon's departure was made public in early February, NDP critic Shane Simpson termed it a "sweetheart deal" that violated the government's policy of not paying severance to people who quit.
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Finance Minister Mike de Jong announced Thursday that BCLC and all public sector organizations will have the same rules as the senior public service, including a one-year ban on taking a job with organizations that have done business with the government entity. The internal audit reviewed Graydon's appointment calendar and email records for
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YEARS AGO:
Clearwater CNT Lions were advertising water sports, prizes and bingo to go with the annual Dutch Lake Regatta during the first weekend in August. There was an obvious need for more services and accommodation along the North Thompson portion of the Yellowhead Highway, reported Reg Easton, executive director of the newly formed Yellowhead Highway Association. People in the Flats and Secondary School part of Clearwater were to vote on a new water system at an upcoming meeting. It was predicted that the proposal would go ahead, as the area had become more heavily populated and the well water had deteriorated.
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About 75 per cent of the residents of the Clearwater Flats met with MLA Gerry Anderson to find out what could be done to
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remove the flood plain restrictions on the area. Former TNRD chairman John Harwood wanted to know why persons were still being permitted to build on floodplain land in Kamloops. Civil Defense coordinator Bill Mattenley asked why a Kamloops subdivision was able to get 100 per cent funding for dikes, yet none was available for Clearwater.
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Eighteen Clearwater athletes from the Shadowfax Track and Field Club won 12 awards at a junior development track meet in Prince George. Chris Sjodin won gold and Seppi Wadlegger took bronze in the Tyke 2 boys (10-year-olds) class. Shonna Martens won bronze in Tyke 1 girls (eight and nine years). "The athletes performed very well for their first year of competition," said coach Dan Coleman. Thompson-Nicola Regional District gave
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BACK IN TIME unanimous endorsement for expansion of Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital. The facility was suffering from a $40,000 deficit, but was to receive additional funding after a meeting attended by hospital board chair Fred Braun, vice-chair Lois Moss, administrator Betty Sykes, Minister of Health Bob McClelland, MLA Rafe Mair and others. Bernie Richardson of Blackpool, one of four members of the Clearwater Fire Department to attend the Volunteer Firefighters Association of B.C. seminar in Surrey, was elected a director of the provincial association.
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teams won all three gold medals in provincial "B" championships held in Clearwater. Safety Mart Squirts were coached by Ken Kjenstad and Bob McMurchy, Star Flight Video Bantam Astros were coached by Dean Redman, Lawrence Redman and Ernie Smith, and Wells Gray Curling Club PeeWees were coached by Les Neufeld and John Yurkiw.
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Carole Desbiens was chosen as Strawberry Festival Queen, taking the place of retiring queen Kris Borrow. Starflight Video Midget B team won gold at their provincial championships in Vernon. "All the guys played super," said coach Mike Kilba. Tenders had been called for sealcoating Wells Gray Park Road from Boundary Road to Helmcken Falls, announced the MLAs for Kamloops, Claude Richmond and Bud Smith. Iva Bonar and her daughters Kathy, Deneen and Michelle officially opened the Chuckwagon Restaurant in Clearwater. Originally called the Sportsman, it had been built in 1969 by Lena and Eric Gunderson, and their sons, Ron and Rick.
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Clearwater and District Highway Rescue Society was ready to order a new rescue van, following a $10,000 donation from Weyerhaeuser Canada. In just 10 months donations had put almost $60,000 into the new van kitty.
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Surging creeks threatened to close the road to Wells Gray Park for the second time in two weeks. A portable bridge had been put across a gap in the road at Spahats Creek, but there were concerns about Canyon Creek and Fage Creek. Upper Clearwater resident Trevor Goward recorded 165 mm (6.5 inches) of precipitation in June. High water also dmaged trails and bridges in the park
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People living near a proposed memorial park for fallen Clearwater volunteer firefighter Chad Schapansky were opposed to including a water park as part of the plan, Dave Dobi and Richard Jones told the Wells Gray Country services committee. After 13 years of
effort, Roundtop resident Rick Pesklevits got his Master of Law degree from UBC. He deposited a copy of his thesis, "Customary Law, the Crown and the Common Law: Ancient Legal Islands in the Post-Colonial Stream," in the Clearwater Library. "I encourage others to go back to school ... it's never too late," he said.
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YEARS AGO: Despite the gloomy economic outlook, Clearwater council approved some big ticket spending items during its regular meeting. Biggest of these was $715,000 to upgrade the town’s sewage lagoons on the Flats. Eight tenders were received for the contract, with the winning bid being placed by Mass Construction of Quesnel. Another $175,000 would be spend to re-pave Young Road, Dunlevy/Wadlegger Road, Candle Creek Road and the zamboni pad at North Thompson Sportsplex. B.A. Blacktop Ltd. of Kamloops was the successful bidder. Canfor approached council to obtain permission to install a gate and close McCorvie Road where it runs along the north side of its sawmill site west of Vavenby. “Canfor is entering an indefinite closure and it’s important to maintain the integrity of the site,” said plant manager Dwayne Thiessen. Putting up a gate and preventing the general public from using the
road would allow the company to secure its sawmill site more easily, Thiessen said. Without the gate, they would have to put up more than a mile of fencing.
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YEAR AGO:
A draft road and trails plan for Clearwater that proposed some far-reaching changes for the community was unveiled during a mobile open house. Nearly 20 people walked or cycled from the Farmers Market to Rotary Sports Park to learn what was being proposed by the consultants from Opus International. Front Door to Grocery Store, a project to improve seniors' mobility, was proceeding nicely, reported UNBC researcher Jessica Blewett. “We really need some more men so we can get their perspective on issues,” she said. Businesses in Area B (Thompson Headwaters) had been receiving letters from Highways telling them to take down their signs if they were within a certain distance of the highway centreline, said TNRD director Willow MacDonald. She intended to take the matter up with the Union of BC Municipalities. A proposed tantalum mine north of Blue River could supply 10 per cent of the world's market of the metal, according to a consultant's report released by Commerce Resources. The underground mine would process 7,500 tonnes per day and last 9.3 years. Total estimated capital cost would be $379 million.
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VANCOUVER – Another record has been set for transplants performed in B.C. Three hundred and forty six transplants were carried out in B.C. in 2013, providing a new chance at life for many patients. That’s 40 more transplants than the year before. “To see so many British Columbians receive another chance at life through organ donation and transplant is encouraging,” said Terry Lake, Minister of Health, “and a sign that the work being done
throughout the province to support donation and transplant is making a difference.” In all, 197 British Columbians donated organs in 2013 (130 living donors and 67 deceased donors). Living kidney donation contributed to the greatest increase in kidney transplant numbers. The increase can be attributed to several factors – the ability of the transplant centres to fast track assessment of potential living donors; greater public awareness; and B.C.’s participation at the national level in programs such as the Living Donor Paired Exchange,
managed by Canadian Blood Services, to connect non-matching donors and recipients with other potential matches across Canada. B.C.’s donors per million population rate for 2013 continues to lead the country for living donation at 28 donors per million population. The rate for deceased donation, of 14.5 donors per million population, is on par with the national average. Approximately 495 people in B.C. are currently waiting for a life-saving transplant. Register to be an organ donor at transplant.bc.ca
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Stolen fire vehicle During the afternoon hours of Canada Day, while most people were busy celebrating with friends, two unknown individuals broke into the locked compound at the Clearwater Forestry office, stealing a green forestry fire vehicle, equipped to deal with the many forest fires in and around Clearwater every summer. They also stole a 4-wheel ATV, green in colour, belonging to Clearwater Conservation. The vehicle identified to be part of the theft is a large Ford F-350 dual wheel extended cab truck, white in color. If anyone has seen an unfamiliar vehicle fitting this description, feel free to let the RCMP know. Multiple break and enters In the early hours of July 7, several
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1-800-222-TIPS Clearwater RCMP Report items were stolen from several different residences in Little Fort, B.C. One such item was a green Yamaha dirt bike parked in a driveway. Clearwater RCMP attended the scene and investigated the incident, and located tire tracks leading away from the driveway and off toward the highway. Clearwater RCMP was contacted by RCMP from Jasper, AB. who advised they had located a suspicious male with a green dirt bike. The
male was attempting to sell the bike quickly as he was trying to get to Edmonton, AB. The dirt bike was seized. Jasper RCMP knew the male as a regular client of theirs. Jasper RCMP are investigating. Train Stowaways On July 8, Clearwater RCMP attended the Blue River train station at Blue River, B.C. for a complaint regarding possible train stowaways. Police waited with the train conductor and reviewed each container as it went by. Police located an empty space in between a load and located two males and a female, who had jumped onto the train in Kamloops, B.C. The group was trying to get to Montreal QC. The group was removed from the train and had to find another way to get to their destination.
Councilor questions cost of satellite Internet Keith McNeill Xplornet Communications receives major government subsidies to provide Internet service to rural businesses via satellite but it still isn’t affordable, according to Clearwater councilor Shelley Sim. Speaking during a
town council meeting held July 8, Sim said recent changes to how charges are calculated meant the Internet bill for her business last month was $272. The bill for equivalent service in an urban area would have been a fraction of that, she said. The cost and availability of Internet
connection is one of the first things people ask about when they move to the community, Sim said. Having adequate and affordable connections is essential for businesses today, she felt. She was especially critical of a new $2 million subsidy program by the B.C. gov-
ernment to help rural businesses connect with Xplorenet. “I sort of think it’s like they’re giving crack pipes to everyone. They give it to you for free and then charge you in the end,” she said. Merlin Blackwell, who operates the campgrounds, etc. in Wells Gray Park, said
he has several satellite installations for his business. All are expensive to operate and becoming more so. He felt the solution might be something like the northern tax credit to assist rural residents and businesses with the cost of Internet connectivity.
New officer joins detachment Cst. Geoff Schnyder is the newest member of the Clearwater RCMP detachment. A six-year veteran of the force, he comes here from Surrey. Originally from the northern Okanagan, he says he looks forward to working in a smaller community. Schnyder takes the place of Cst. Landen Tonn, who is transferring to the Lower Mainland. Photo by Keith McNeill
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Blue River celebrates Canada Day under blue skies Lane's Towing's large red truck. A delightful vintage open truck featured a smoking stove, a grinning hillbilly driver in a batBlue River's Canada Day began with tered hat and dungarees and “Granny” blue skies, warm sun and a stiff breeze. sitting up behind. The theme song from Canadian flags, red and white balloons the “Beverley Hillbillies” filled the air. and streamers danced as the parade The entry from Mike Wiegele's wended it's way through our streets. The Heliski Village featured a beach table rescue truck led the way followed by and umbrella edged with red and white balloons beneath, which Michelle Wiegele and Charlie Guinn relaxed with some friends. A long yellow canoe from Blue River Campground carried Michaela Nesterski, Ruthy Macdonald and Clearwater and District Food Bank friends. A jeep from River Safari Open: 9am to 12 noon, Mondays and Fridays had a friendly husky keeping a How to Donate: Cash or cheques can be dropped off at the Food Bank or by mail to 741 Clearwater Village Road, friendly eye on the proceedings. Clearwater, BC V0E 1N1. A black pickup from Blue River Food Donations: dropped off at the Food Bank, Clearwater Sledz carried two sledders mounted Credit Union or at Safety Mart on snowmobiles high above the 250-674-3402 • info@clearwaterbcfoodbank.ca truck bed. Kinder Morgans's
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riverboat carried a patriotic crew. Chris Robinson, attired in a white t-shirt sporting a large red “EH?” rode his motorized scooter. His twin sister in a matching outfit rode her bike beside a cycling friend. Ron Baird of Valemount kindly sent a selection of his beautiful vintage cars to enhance our parade experience. A black 1930 model A-Ford, a red convertible from the same era and several long sleek and sassy convertibles from a more glamorous time added style and glamour to the occasion. We had two horsemen in our parade this year. John Beaton rode his palomino Morgan, Jubal, while his grandson Aidan Beaton rode his grey Arab, Sharif. Both horses are 26 years old and have been part of Blue River's Canada Day parade for many years. O' Canada was sung at the beachhouse at noon. Hotdogs, chips and pop were
available at the concession, manned by TNRD rep Willow Macdonald. A delicious Canada Day cake was provided by Mike Wiegele's Heliski Village and ice cream was donated by Oakman's Grocery. Scottie Burgoyne was kept busy doing face painting to the joy of his young clientele, while Leigh Potoulis and other volunteers organized beach games and the annual canoe races. A special visitor was Gisele Bedard who, about 20 years ago, was a very involved community member in Blue River. Giselle and Barb Quinn taught preschool together here and also worked together organizing Canada Day celebrations here for several years. Parades and special times require a lot of effort. Each person who volunteered or participated in any way proved community spirit is still alive and well in Blue River.
Having fun at the Library Shaunie Penner tries her hand at bowling as she takes part in a Summer Reading Club event at Clearwater Library on July 3. Upcoming events are: July 17, 11:00, That's Gross; July 31, 11 a.m., Something Funny is Going on Here; and Aug. 8, 2 p.m., Uncle Chris the Clown. Photo by Keith McNeill
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The Richter and Downey families Would like to express their deepest and heartful thanks to all who helped them in their time of loss. Special thanks to Drake and Jennifer. The staff at the hospital and Dr. Soles for their caring attention they gave my husband. Thanks to my wonderful neighbours Linda and George Reid, Bill and Sue Ludke, Ray and Velma Sollows for all their help. All the friends who sent condolences and cards. God bless you all
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Bike and walking lanes well received says DOC District of Clearwater The District of Clearwater has a new look complete with many new smooth surfaces and the addition of bike lanes / walking lanes has been well received. The contractor is working hard to get the work done in a timely manner. In the past month, over 12 km of paved overlay has been completed. In addition to positive feedback, a common question received at the DOC is “why did my road not get paved when it is one of the worst?” The short answer is that with over 84 km of roads, there
really isn’t enough funding at this point to address everything that has “need”. It was decided to stretch the dollars for the widest impact to the community. Council will continue to look at funding options and grants for future roads within the District. The road choices were based on an audit that was initiated by the District prior to taking over the responsibility of the roads. During the audit roads were classified into category by condition and costs were associated with each category. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure agreed to complete
pavement overlay to a maximum dollar amount for the District. To capitalize on the dollar value, roads that required the LEAST preparation for resurfacing and would have an extended life of upwards of 10 years were addressed. As many people will note, Robson Street was not done and this is an example of a road that requires in excess of a hundred thousand dollars before it could be resurfaced. The roads project was made possible by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure through a contract they managed with Emil Anderson Construction. The Contractor is now in
the process of doing the shoulder work (0.5m gravel shoulder) for all paving work within the community. This will be complete in the next couple of weeks, and includes the transitions between old and new pavement with regards to driveways and approaches. All further questions can be directed to the District of Clearwater and the public is welcome at any time to look over the details of the Infrastructure Master Plan. We look forward to serving the citizens of Clearwater in the new Dutch Lake offices starting Monday July 21.
MP McLeod highlights $10-million National Recreational Trails program Cathy McLeod KAMLOOPS – Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for KamloopsThompson-Cariboo recently highlighted the launch of the National Recreational Trails program. “Our government is pleased to renew its partnership with the National Trails Coalition and to announce the availability of $10 million for projects to expand and improve recreational and multi-purpose trails,” said McLeod. “By investing in trail infrastructure, the Government of Canada is encouraging job creation, linking communities and increasing recreational opportunities for Canadians.”
Canada has a vast network of recreational trails which allow Canadians to experience the outdoors and appreciate this country’s natural beauty. Thanks to a partnership between the Government of Canada and the National Trails Coalition, $10 million will be available between 2014 and 2016 to help expand and rehabilitate Canada’s snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle and nonmotorized trail system. Local trail organizations across Canada are invited to submit project proposals directly to the National Trails Coalition over the next 45 days. The coalition is responsible for selecting and approving projects. Economic Action Plan
2014 announced funding of $10 million over two fiscal years, 2014-15 and 2015-16, to expand and improve snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, off-road motorcycle and non-motorized recreational trails across the country through an agreement between the Government of Canada and the National Trails Coalition. This funding will help build and renew multipurpose trails for walking, running, cross-country skiing, biking, all-terrain vehicle use and snowmobiling. Local trail organizations across Canada can now submit project proposals directly to the National Trails Coalition. Between 150 and 200 projects are expected to be supported across Canada.
Ministry stops Pharmanet privacy breach Ministry of Health VICTORIA - The Ministry of Health, with assistance from Health Insurance BC and the Office of the Chief Information Officer, has discovered and stopped a privacy breach involving PharmaNet, the prescription medication dispensing information system. On June 24, 2014, PharmaNet staff conducted a forensic audit after noticing suspicious activity on the system. The audit discovered that between March 9 and June 19, 2014, an unknown, unauthorized person used a doctor's PharmaNet account without the doctor's knowledge to access the personal information of about 1,600 people. The privacy
breach involved the names, dates of birth, addresses, telephone numbers, and personal health numbers (BC Services Card or Care Card numbers) of all the affected people. For 34 people, the unauthorized access also involved looking at medication histories. The unauthorized access did not allow the unknown person to acquire fraudulent prescriptions through the system itself, as electronic prescribing is not a PharmaNet service. The Ministry of Health and the B.C. government's Office of the Chief Information Officer are investigating.The Ministry of Health will contact all 1,600 affected people by letter, beginning immediately. The letter will contain a telephone
number to contact if those affected have questions or concerns.The Ministry of Health will offer free credit protection services to all people affected by this incident, so they can safeguard their personal information. While this privacy breach did not include banking information, enough information was accessed to be used for identity theft. The ministry encourages affected people keep a close eye on their bank accounts,
credit cards, and online identity and services. Those affected can contact their local pharmacy to put a keyword on their PharmaNet profile. They can also request, through Health Insurance BC, a Medical Services Plan alert, which prompts health professionals to ask for a second piece of identification when a person uses his or her personal health number (BC Services Card or Care Card number).
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The new Ronald McDonald House BC opens in June. A home away from home for seriously ill children receiving treatment at BC Children’s Hospital, the new and bigger House has enough room to welcome 73 families every day, keeping 2,500 families per year together when it matters most.
Getting ready for splashpark fun (L-r) Success by 6 local coordinator Heather Adamson and Clearwater Memorial Splashpark Society representative Larissa Hadley accept a cheque from Kathy Braaten and Judy Panko of Beta Sigma Phi Xi Epsilon Eta. The sorority raised the funds for the splashpark with a table at the Rotary flea market earlier this year. Don't forget the Gord Mayer Memorial Golf Tournament coming up on July 11 and 12, they add. Photo by Keith McNeill
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Trophy Mountain flower meadows
A young chick crowds close to a mother grouse.
Tay Briggs talks about how the cool air along a creek can result in different species of plants growing there. The hike was one of a series of events being held to mark the 75th anniversary of Wells Gray Park.
Right : The very start of the amazingly fluffy seed head of the Western Wind Anemone  or Tow Headed Baby. The seed pods will get longer and swirl around the stemthey are as pretty as a flower backlit on a sub-alpine afternoon.
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A large boulder lays in the middle of a sea of glacier lilies on the Trophy Mountain flower meadows.
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Sports BC Summer Games Week proclaimed for July 14-20 Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development VICTORIA - Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Coralee Oakes issued the following statement recently in recognition of BC Summer Games Week - July 14-20, 2014: "This year's BC Summer Games are being held in Nanaimo and are expected to attract up to 3,200 athletes, coaches and officials from throughout the province. "B.C.'s emerging high performance athletes are a source of pride and inspiration for all British Columbians, and for many, the BC Games are a stepping stone to national and international events. "Carol Huynh, Brent Hayden and Donovan Tildesley are just a few BC Games alumni who continue to inspire young British Columbians to achieve athletic excellence.
"At the Sochi 2014 Games, 18 of the Olympians and Paralympians representing Canada were BC Games alumni, including silver medallist Kelsey Serwa (Ski Cross) and gold medallist Josh Dueck (Para-Alpine). These athletes and many others are living proof of the success of British Columbia's sport development system. "The BC Games reach beyond the scope of athletic competition. They have a direct impact on host communities, often leaving a legacy of new or upgraded facilities, trained volunteers and a projected economic boost of as much as $2.6 million. "The Government of British Columbia is committed to promoting sport participation at every level and for every age, ability, interest and demographic. With targeted sport programming investments of more than $1 billion since 2001, and over $50 million this year alone, we are building a stronger, healthier B.C."
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It was a hot Ladies Golf Night Submitted The July 10 Ladies Golf Night was a hot one. For the 17 golfers the light breeze was a welcome relief from the heat and made it possible to get at least nine holes in. Stephanie Turner brought her granddaughter, Mayalin, out to do the front nine. Was great to see the next generation golfer out learning the game. Keep it up Mayalin you have a great swing. We also celebrated a 65th birthday for R.H. with cake and birthday wishes after dinner. The winners for the night were: Low Gross - Tanya Desjarlais, Joan Slingsby, Reita Vandenborre; Low Net - Madeline
Klassen, Jane Olson, Eileen Sedgwick; KPMadeline K., Anna Mae Dee, Abbey Bates; Long DriveMarg Anderson, Joan Slingsby, Rosemary Harley; Long PuttDebbie Pearce, Jane O., Eileen S.; Long Drive in 2 - Marg A., Anna Mae, Stephanie Turner; Long Putt all flights - Eileen S., Least Putts - Anna Mae; Most Putts Cleo Schwartz; Closest to windmill - Joan Slingsby; Best Poker Hand – Jane Olson. Thank you to our sponsors for the week: Home Hardware, Wells Gray Inn, Rona, TNT, Pharmasave, the Old Caboose, O’Bryans Café, Clearwater Computers, Century 21 Realty, the Painted
(l-r) Stephanie Turner looks on while teaching her granddaughter, Mayalin the game of golf. Photo submitted
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Don't lose your head over helmet safety Canada Safety Council With warm months providing plenty of reason to enjoy the great outdoors, the Canada Safety Council
would like to remind Canadians to wear a helmet when participating in open-air activities involving wheels. These include cycling, inline skating and skateboarding.
In 2011, Canada saw 52 cyclist fatalities according to Transport Canada, down from 62 the year before. Two-thirds of all fatal bicycle collisions involve the head and,
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while the most serious incidents have historically involved cyclists colliding with motor vehicles, these are not common — vehicular collisions are involved in less than 20 per cent of reported cycling injuries. Most injuries occur from falls or collisions with stationary objects, other cyclists or pedestrians. In bicycle mishaps, first contact with the ground is usually made by the forehead after a fall, which makes wearing a bicycle helmet even more crucial to provide additional safety for your brain in a spill. The additional cushioning could even save your life. A Canadian Standards Association (CSA) approved helmet offers multiple levels of protection, with the outer shell reducing friction and penetration while the inner foam spreads the impact out to reduce blunt trauma injury. These cycling helmets are invaluable when riding a bicycle or inline skates.
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Energy savings offered to lower-income families By Tom Fletcher, Black Press BC Hydro and FortisBC are expanding their low-income energy conservation programs to reduce the impact of rising electricity costs. One program offers free energy saving kits, including compact fluorescent light bulbs, weatherstripping, thermometers to optimize operation of the fridge and freezer and a high-efficiency shower head. The other offers free home energy evaluations to see if they home qualifies for an energy-efficient refrigerator or extra insulation. Energy Minister Bill Bennett said the government changed regulations to increase the lowincome cutoff to qualify for the programs. A family of four earning up to $57,200 can now qualify, up from $44,000, a change Bennett said will almost double the number of households who are eligible. The threshold for a
two-person household is $47,100. Customers of the two utilities have to apply and provide proof of income to take advantage of the programs. Bennett said last November he would seek ways to provide extra help for lower-income customers when he unveiled a new BC Hydro rate plan. That plan will see electricity rates rise by 28% over the next five years, with further increases to be determined at that time. BC Hydro has other energysaving incentives that are not income-tested, including a rebate program for installation of insulation, draftproofing, heat pumps and water heaters. Those require homeowners to pay for assessment to see if they qualify for rebates. Bennett said BC Hydro spends $160 million a year on its whole range of energy efficiency programs, including those for commercial and industrial customers.
Energy Minister Bill Bennett, Premier Christy Clark, and BC Hydro's Gary Hamer and Joanna Sofield demonstrate the products available in the new Energy Saving Kit in Cranbrook Thursday. Sally MacDonald/Cranbrook Daily Townsman
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“HOLY” Competition between humans and God So the name of this Clearwater Times column is called “Think on These Things.” So I figured I would shoot one across the bow and see where the chips fall. Here it goes…. “I think God is the most competitive person I know.” Now that’s a wing dinger of a statement. I got thinking after watching this year’s provincial baseball tournament here in Clearwater; we humans are quite competitive. Now granted some people are more competitive than others, myself included. July 5/6 weekend there was a bit of dirt kicked around, some questioned calls, even a “you’re out of here!”
Think on These Things By Wayne Richardson Clearwater Christian Church
I even found myself getting caught up in the excitement of it all. All in all though it was a great weekend of good clean baseball competition. The bible tells us we are created in God’s Image. Genesis 1:2627 (26) Then God said, “Let us make humankind in our image, after our likeness, so they may rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the cattle,
and over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move on the earth.” (27) God created humankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them, male and
female he created them. Now I don’t think God is overly concerned over a few baseball games, however He is very concerned over those He loves: “Us” His creation. I also believe He is in constant pursuit of our love, not that He needs it, but that He desires a loving relationship between us and Him. In a way it is a competition between us and God, we pull back and He pursues.
We reject, He accepts, we disbelieve, He proves. In Romans 1:19-20 Paul writes to the Roman Church: (19) Because what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. (20) For since the creation of the world his invisible attributes—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, because they are understood through what has
been made. So people are without excuse. God shows us He is real through His creation, He reveals himself in us by the many gifts we are given and He pursues us by giving us a way into a relationship with Him through Jesus Christ. So in a way it may seem like God is competing against us, but in actual fact God is competing for us. The encouraging aspect of this is that God has never given up on us.
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St James Catholic Church
Sunday Service Mass • 11am - 12pm Tuesday & Thursday 10am 324 Clearwater Village Road 250-672-5949 Father Don O’Reilly
If you ask me, that’s pretty competitive. John 3:16-17 tells us: (16) For this is the way God loved the world. He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. (17) For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world should be saved through him. I encourage you to “think on these things.”
Clearwater Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor John Masigan Saturday Service - 10am Clearwater Christian Church Ph. 250-674-3468
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COMMUNITY BAPTIST 24E Old North Thompson Hwy
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Letting drivers set speed limits on B.C. highways Tom Fletcher, Black Press VICTORIA – “Fast is the new slow,” declared one Toronto newspaper’s front page when the B.C. government announced it is increasing speed limits around the province. The headline picked up on Transportation Minister Todd Stone’s justification for raising limits on 35 stretches of rural B.C. highway. Stone referred to traffic studies that show portions of the highway system where the vast majority of drivers already travel at the new speeds. Stone emphasized that accident risk is not so much a function of speed, but of differences in speed between vehicles. That’s why the signs going up this summer will include a new warning for left lane hogs: “Keep Right – Let Others Pass.” For the first time, there is a 120 km/h limit on three segments of rural divided highway, parts of the Coquihalla, the Okanagan Connector and a stretch between Parksville and Campbell River on Vancouver Island. Having regularly driven up
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increases from 90 to 100 km/h. There are two common By Tom Fletcher assumptions about this move. One is that increasing the speed limit means people will automatiand down the B.C. Interior highway system for the past 30 years, cally drive faster. The other is that higher speeds mean more I can confirm that particularly accidents, or at least more severe once you get “beyond Hope,” accidents. drivers do set the speed limit. In The government downplayed good conditions, it’s generally opposition to this change, which about 10 km over the posted Stone signalled last fall when he maximum, particularly in the launched the public consultation. long spaces between communiPolice agencies don’t like it. ties where resources to do regular ICBC officials are skeptical to speed enforcement simply don’t say the least. ICBC’s latest rate exist. increase was attributed mostly to Improvements in the road cost pressure from higher injury system, and the modern vehicles payouts, and it will be tracking that drive it, have been enorthe sections of higher speed limit mous. to see if the number of severe My last trip was in June, accidents goes up. up the Fraser Canyon and on Speed wasn’t singled out when through the Cariboo to Prince interim ICBC boss Mark Blucher George. The canyon offers some made the case for an increase of of the harshest road-building nearly 5 per cent on basic insurconditions in Canada, but even ance last fall. One reason why portions of that cliff-hanging, claims for bodily injury, pain and rock-and-tunnel road are getting
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suffering, future care and loss of earnings are going up is that more people are hiring lawyers. Another reason is distraction, not just from mobile devices but also more pedestrians and cyclists in urban areas. Are drivers getting worse? A recent report out of Saskatchewan suggests they are.
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they don’t look out of car windows.” If raising speed limits is a mistake, accident statistics will soon tell the tale. My expectation is that on rural highways, speed limits are just catching up to the traffic. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Sleep: Oh, for a good night's sleep Sleep. It seems to me that something so necessary should not be so impossibly difficult to get enough of! While hubby works away from home or works the graveyard shift, I sleep with my ears wide open. "What was that sound?" "Why is the dog barking?" "Is someone in the driveway?" While pregnant, everso-many discomforts interrupt a full night of sleep. Heartburn, backache, tiny feet kicking inside me cause much tossing and turning. Besides the fact that the ever-growing darling is resting on top of my bladder and the sleep deprivation from multiple trips to the bathroom every-single-night make me want to scream. Not to mention the weehour wonderings and worryings while awaiting the blessed event. "Ten fingers. Ten toes. O, please let my baby be healthy!" While in labour, guess what? I miss sleep. Giving birth in the morning means a night long confinement. A baby born in the afternoon, means the first night postpartum is guaranteed to be broken sleep. While the wee ones grow
It Seems To Me… By Eleanor Deckert there are many midnight problems to solve: coughing, bad dreams, bed wetting, answering those little questions that children are bold enough to voice just as you tuck them in. "Mommy, how do earthquakes happen? Will we have one here?" or " How does my heart work?" or "Where was I before I was born?" or "Are there any pirates now?" Here's a doozy: "If all the dinosaurs are extinct ... could we get extinct, too?" While teenagers are in the home, the list of lost sleep includes: waiting up for curfew, chaperoning events, telephones ringing, kids prowling around the house late at night with
TV and computer sounds, fridge doors banging and dishes clattering, thumping stairs and doors creaking. Then there is the worrying. (You can add that to the lost sleep list at any chapter of life, really.) And the jolt awake if you hear the dreaded "knock on the door." Meanwhile: cats meow to be let in or out, the fire needs to be fed, I might have my own troubles with a bad dream or some unresolved item to puzzle over, a scary movie that pops into my mind for a free (unwelcome) re-run. While it has many positive aspects, the next chapter to arrive is the empty nest. With high hopes, I anticipated a full night of sleep.
Kids gone, hubby home, no more cats, better long-lasting wood-stove, all is calm in my life. Oops! While no one told me, I found out the awful truth for myself. One of the common experiences for women during this mid-life hormonal-change chapter of life is (you guessed it): sleeplessness! Why, oh, why do women have such long-term damaging erosion of this precious, well-deserved, life-essential, irreplaceable, no-moneydown, highly valued commodity? Okay, there are herbal teas and pharmaceutical remedies. Therapies, exercise and good habits all help (some). Oh, if only there was a pill, cream, syrup or injection ... if there are"patches" for nicotine, birth control and other supplements and replacements, could someone please (I'm begging you) develop a "sleep patch" to deliver whatever-it-is-weneed-to-sleep-and-are-notgetting. It seems to me that if such a thing existed, there would be a new millionaire by morning.
Veterans to Commemorate Outbreak of World War 1 Derek Hall, VP Okanagan Military Tattoo Society On August 4, 1914 Britain and France went to war with Germany. Because Canada was not yet an independent actor, Britain's declaration of war was also binding on Canada. The Canadian Government immediately offered Britain troops for overseas service, although Ottawa controlled the level of Canada's military participation. Most Canadians greeted the outbreak of war with enthusiasm, especially those
born in the British Isles who volunteered in large numbers. Despite the horrors that twentieth century warfare would bring, hundreds of thousands of Canadian men and women have volunteered to serve their country since 1914 and they continue to do so today. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of hostilities in World War 1, and to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice and those who have dedicated their lives to the defence and security of their country, in
Specially priced Veterans Tickets for the Okanagan Military Tattoo are available at TicketSeller, www. ticketseller.ca 250-549 SHOW (7469) war and in peace, a special "tribute to the veterans" is being planned for the upcoming Okanagan Military Tattoo at Vernon's Kal Tire Place on Aug. 1 and 2. Traditionally, Tattoos have provided an opportunity for civilians to witness the precision
and professionalism of the Military. The Okanagan Military Tattoo is no exception. Headliners like the RCMP 'E' Division Pipes & Drums, the Calgary Stampede Bank of Outriders and the Royal Canadian Artillery Band may draw the crowds, but organizers feel the
most poignant, emotional and memorable part of the two hour program will be the time that has been dedicated to the recognize and pay tribute to Canada's Veterans. The Okanagan Military Tattoo is the only military style Tattoo in Western Canada. For more information check out www.okanagantattoo.ca Specially priced Veterans Tickets for the Okanagan Military Tattoo are available at TicketSeller, www. ticketseller.ca 250-549 SHOW (7469). All seating is reserved.
Obituary IN LOVING MEMORY
Stefan (Steve) Pisarczyk 1927-2014
Steve Pisarczyk passed away July 12, 2014. Left to mourn his passing are his wife Krystyna, his four sons, Roman (Wendy), Steve, John (Terry) and Bob. He was predeceased by his brother Roman and wife Ida. Stefan was born in Gorlitza, Poland on February 7, 1927. He went to Salzburg, Austria at the of 15 and worked on a farm until 1945 and later in a camp for people wanting to immigrate to other countries. He met Ida in Salzburg and they married in 1947. Their first son, Roman was born in Austria. After two years trying to get into the USA, he applied to come to Canada and was accepted in just a few weeks. Once Stefan came to Canada he had to work on a farm in Ontario for a year before he could bring his family from Austria. He moved to several different farms in Ontario during that year. Ida and Roman arrived in Canada in 1950. Stefan later accepted an opportunity to work for the CNR and moved to BC. Three more sons were born in Canada. They were Steve, John and Bob. His working career was spent in the North Thompson Valley and the family was raised in Birch Island. Stefan enjoyed working for the CNR and would eventually become a road master. When not at work he spent his time as an avid fisherman and hunter, passing on this passion to more than one son. Ida passed away in 1998 and Stefan was lucky enough to meet Krystyna whom he married in 1999. Stefan had 9 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 5 step-great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren in Canada at the time of his passing. Stefan was a very strong individual and remembered by all who knew him. The family would like to extend our gratitude to the RIH Renal Unit and all the staff there who gave such great care to Stefan over the last several years. The family would appreciate any donations to the RIH Renal Unit in Stefan’s name. There will be no service by request. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
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Don’t rush Site C dam, Hudson Hope mayor urges By Tom Fletcher, Black Press The community most affected by the proposed third dam on the Peace River is urging the B.C. government to get more answers before going ahead. Hudson's Hope Mayor Gwen Johansson made the rounds of Vancouver media this week, backed up by a consultant's report that questions the need for the $8 billion project assessed by a federal-provincial joint review panel this spring. Energy Minister Bill Bennett has said the cabinet will consider the federal panel's report and decide this fall whether to issue permits to allow construction to begin in 2015. The report by planning and engineering consultants Urban Systems reinforces many of the doubts expressed by the joint review panel, including the cost of the dam and the alternatives available to meet anticipated power demand. Those options include upgrading the gas-fired Burrard Thermal generating station in the Lower Mainland. The federal review estimated that upgrade could be done for the $1 billion that BC Hydro would pay in interest on the debt generated by the Site C dam. Urban Systems looked at other options, including geothermal, solar, new natural gas generation and "microgrids"
Artist's rendering of Site C dam on Peace River. The B.C. government is expected to decide this year whether to start construction in 2015. BC Hydro photo
with distributed power from solar or other small sources. Johansson said the dam would flood more productive farmland in the Peace River valley, and commit the region to another big power source for 100 years at a time when small,
distributed sources are becoming competitive. "Hudson's Hope has done its bit," Johansson told CBC radio Wednesday. "We have suffered the consequences of the Bennett Dam and Peace Canyon dam. If there are alternatives I think we
should have a really close look at them." The Urban Systems report compares Site C's estimated power cost of $110 per megawatt hour with a new gas cogeneration plant in Calgary that is expected to cost $30 per megawatt hour.
Johansson echoed the joint review panel and NDP leader John Horgan's call for Site C to be reviewed by the B.C. Utilities Commission, to assess its cost estimates and BC Hydro's projections for future electricity demand.
B.C. achieves greenhouse gas emissions target Ministry of Environment VICTORIA – British Columbia has reached its first greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of 6 per cent below 2007 levels by 2012 as set out in the Province's Climate Action Plan. "We take great pride in this important milestone," said Environment Minister Mary Polak. "When we first launched
our Climate Action Plan there was a lot of scepticism that we could achieve this first interim target, but we did. We know our plan is working, because GHG emissions are down while our GDP and population are up. Yes, we have more to do to bring our emissions down further, and we will do what it takes to reach our long-term goals. The Premier has made it clear that British Columbia will
continue to be an international leader and driver of innovation in climate action." Climate Action in British Columbia: 2014 Progress Report includes discussion of the 2012 interim target and how it was achieved, adaptation actions and practical outcomes of climate action for British Columbians. Government also released the British Columbia Greenhouse
Gas Inventory Report for 2012, which provides the technical basis for assessing progress toward targets. In addition, the B.C. government was carbon neutral in 2013 for the fourth year in a row, as confirmed in the Carbon Neutral Government: Year in Review 2013 report. "Climate leadership starts with government taking care of its own house," said Polak. "We
are still the only state or province in North America to be carbon neutral – proof positive that climate action remains a top priority for our government." Government also released the Industrial Facility Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report Summaries for 2013, which report data for all industrial facilities in B.C. emitting more than 10,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases annually.
Happy hours and minimum pricing take effect in B.C. Ministry of Justice VICTORIA – B.C. officially opened the door to happy hours and implemented minimum drink pricing on Friday, June 20, offering flexibility for businesses and their customers while preserving health and public safety. Consistent with the views heard from both industry and health advocates during the Liquor Policy Review, B.C.'s minimum drink prices are in place to encourage responsible consumption and are based on ounces of alcohol sold at licensed establishments. The minimum price an establishment can charge is $3
for a drink – which, for example, would buy a single ounce cocktail, a five ounce glass of wine or 12 ounce sleeve of beer or cider. Check out this infographic for detailed information on B.C.'s new minimum drink prices: https://flic.kr/p/ o2NVEq Allowing licensees, such as pubs, restaurants and lounges, to alter their liquor prices throughout the course of the day is a pocket-book friendly change for British Columbians that will help the industry attract customers at times when business may typically be slow. Additional changes stemming from
the Liquor Policy Review also came into effect on Friday – cutting red tape and simplifying liquor licensing rules. Food-primary establishments must continue to offer a full menu, but if patrons simply wish to order drinks they are not obligated to order food as well. Also, customers can now move freely with their beverage from one adjoining licensed area to another, such as from a pub to an adjoining restaurant – a common-sense change from the previous rules, which required staff to carry customers' drinks for them. Licensees may now transfer small amounts of liquor between similar types
of establishments. For instance, if a pub is experiencing a shortage of a specific liquor product, a nearby restaurant can transfer liquor to it, or a liquor store can transfer alcohol to another store with the same kind of liquor licence. Hosts of family Special Occasion Licence (SOL) events may now serve homemade and UBrew/UVin beer, wine or cider - offering further flexibility for consumers. Also, owners of UBrews and UVins, as well as their family members, are now permitted to own other liquorrelated establishments – an out-of-date rule that has been updated under modernized liquor policies.