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UBCM: District successful garnering support for transportation corridor. By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
A made-in-the-Shuswap resolution for the B.C. government to take ownership of abandoned rail corridors received unanimous support at this year’s Union of BC Municipalities convention. During this annual gathering of local government representatives, held Sept. 22 to 26 in Whistler, Sicamous Coun. Terry Rysz presented the resolution that the province “facilitate public acquisition and ownership of abanWe need to lobby doned transportation as much as possible, corridors,” and that the and continue so this B.C. government work doesn’t get shuffled with UBCM to develop off and not prioria funding mechanism tized. Because that such as a province-wide happens. parcel tax, to help govDarrell Trouton ernments or community Mayor groups purchase and maintain corridors for public recreational use. The resolution was prompted from a June 25 meeting between the mayors of Vernon, Armstrong, Sicamous, and representatives from Sicamous council, the Splatsin, the Columbia Shuswap and North Okanagan regional districts and the Shuswap Trail Alliance, where retention of the rail right of way between Sicamous and Armstrong was discussed. The result was a resolution by the District of Sicamous that originally called upon UBCM to become the owner of abandoned railways. This wording, however, was not supported by the UBCM executive, which resulted in a last-minute rewording, as well as some lobbying, with assistance by CSRD director and outgoing UBCM president Rhona Martin. Sicamous Mayor Darrell Trouton said the amended resolution was approved by his fellow delegates without question. “It should be a provincial initiative and it would See Community on page 2
Crossing hazard: The Gorge Creek trail, which begins at the Trans-Canada Highway across from the Last Spike in Craigellachie, may be subject to a temporary closure until safer access can be found. Photo by Lachlan Labere
Trail infrastructure hit hard by weather By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
Severe weather has taken a heavy toll on a number of the Shuswap’s premier trails. In the past year or so, the Gorge Creek Loop Trail in Craigellachie, the Upper Bear Creek Flume Trail in Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park and the Reinecker Creek Trail west of Margaret Falls in Herald Park all suffered at the hands of nature which, in some cases, caused substantial infrastructure damage that will cost thousands of dollars to repair. In the case of the Gorge Trail, a temporary closure is even being considered, though this also relates to access. Sometime over the winter and spring, heavy blowdown made much of the Gorge Trail inaccessible. A provincial Rapattack crew subsequently cleaned and cleared a lot of the trail, though a quarter of the loop is still unsafe. “The infrastructure got quite battered this past season… some bridges got damaged and stuff, and the repairs are quite expensive,” said
Damage: A bridge along the Gorge trail lay twisted and in ruin under fallen trees. Photo by Lachlan Labere Shuswap Trail Alliance executive director Phil McIntyrePaul. “So that’s where they’re looking at it, saying, ‘wait a minute, if we invest in those repairs, we should be looking at the whole package.’” The ‘whole package’ McIntyre-Paul referred to has to do with access to the trail head, which involves crossing the Trans-Canada Highway from the Last Spike tourist attraction where parking is available. McIntyre-Paul says the province is considering a temporary closure of the trail system until a solution can be found. “What’s happening is ev-
eryone is parking at Craigellachie, and the trail head is on the other side of the highway, and the highway is coming down a slope through that narrow little bridge,” explained McIntyre-Paul. “So picture it, several bus loads of visiting tourists, and someone says there’s a trail over there. So now you’ve got 40 people running across the highway.” The Gorge falls under the purview of Recreation Sites and Trails BC, a branch of the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations. Ministry spokesperson Greig Bethel confirms a potential closure and/or alteration of the
trail is currently under review. “This review will consider future construction on the Trans-Canada Highway, and the safety of visitors crossing the highway,” said Bethel. While the public may still access the Gorge Trail, those attempting to hike the Upper Flume will be greeted by a closure sign. Some of the bridges and wooden walkways were thoroughly damaged by a washout last year, while other aging bridges still standing are considered unsafe. Unlike the Gorge, the Flume’s future is looking good. McIntyre-Paul explained it is part of the Roderick HaigBrown provincial park trail system, which falls under the jurisdiction of BC Parks and the Ministry of Environment. With this being a dominant year for the Salmon Run, BC Parks prioritized upgrades and repairs for the Salute to the Sockeye event, which could see upwards of 350,000 visitors. BC Parks recreation section head for the Thompson See Replacement on page 2
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Council to name water plant contractor By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
A special council meeting is being held tonight for the selection of a contractor for the construction of the Mara Lake water treatment plant. District staff is recommending council approve Maple Reinders Inc. of Kelowna as the general contractor, with
the contract valued at $7,320,000, including fees, taxes and charges. Council has approved a budget of $7.9 million for the project. Three bids were received, including Maple Reinders at $6,618,002, Cumming Construction Ltd. of Penticton at $7.9 million, and Tritech Group Ltd. of Langley at $8.2 million.
Both the project consultant for the district, Opus DaytonKnight, and the project management team are supportive of the contract being awarded to Maple Reinders. In a report to council, district operations manager Randy Hand notes while Maple Reinders tender is within the overall budget,
the district’s initial contingency of $833,000 will be reduced to $300,000. To increase it, staff is proposing to work with the consultants and contractor to “obtain potential initial cost reductions to the contract amount and by postponing certain works, ie, off-site work on Dabell Street and landscaping components.”
“As the project nears completion and the contingency balance solidifies, the cost reductions and postponed works can be reviewed and added back into the contract for completion,” writes Hand. The special council meeting begins at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1 in council chambers.
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be fabulous for international travellers,” said Trouton, adding the province’s support would also help preserve the abandoned corridors for possible future transportation needs. Also successful was the district’s resolution to amend the Mines Act to require a permit applicant to confirm the proposed mining activity is in an area where it would be permitted under the local official community plan. This
resolution, presented by Coun. Don Richardson, also received unanimous support. Another highlight for the mayor was a meeting with Transportation Minister Todd Stone and discussion relating to the Bruhn Bridge. Prior to the meeting, Trouton said he received a phone call from the ministry and was told that a planning committee was being struck for the bridge. At UBCM, Coun. Suzanne Carpenter attended several work-
shops, including one entitled Improving Health for Remote and Rural Communities. She says the take-away from this was that Sicamous has to be a driving force in marketing itself to attract doctors. “When I say market I mean all aspects of the community from providing good schools, lots of recreational activity and access to the arts,” said Carpenter. “We need both provincial and local governments to help with the process
and over and over again.” One of the solutions offered at UBCM is to make it easier for doctors from other countries, or doctors educated outside of Canada, to work as a doctor. “A resolution to have a voice on our health agencies was endorsed by UBCM,” said Carpenter. Not running for reelection, Trouton says his presence at this year’s UBCM was no less important – and involved no less work – than in past years. He
notes there is a need for consistency when it comes to lobbying the province. “For example, the Bruhn Bridge stuff, even though we’ve got a planning committee, planning is one thing, implementation is another,” said Trouton. “We need to lobby as much as possible, and continue so this doesn’t get shuffled off and not prioritized. Because that happens. Just because we’re planning, that doesn’t mean it’s happening. You must continue to lobby.”
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Cariboo region, Adrian Wynnyk confirms this is what has happened, and says the Upper Flume will see repairs in next year’s budget, possibly as early as June. The major work on the trail will be replacing the bridges, which Wynnyk estimates may cost
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between $20,000 and $30,000 apiece. However, the replacement structures will have a longer lifespan as they will incorporate steel stringers and girders, as opposed to more trees being taken down for use, as was done in the past. This is good news for the Trail Alliance,
which has provided trail inventory data to the ministry, illustrating the importance of the Flume to local users. “This is a really important trail system locally,” said McIntyrePaul. “Personally, I think a lot of folks still don’t really know about it, and I think it’s one of the most beautiful trail
Oct. 3 Sicamous Legion Branch 99 presents DIVAS - World class impersonation acts show and dinner. Contact 250-836-2224 for tickets and info. Oct. 5 Welcoming Service for United Church Minister, everyone welcome. Sicamous United Church, 3 pm. Rev. Juanita Austin 250-836-4390. Oct. 26 10 am, guest speaker Anne Morris @ Sicamous United Church. Local Co-chair of Kairos Ecumenical Justice Group. For information Call 250-836-4390 Oct. 31 Halloween night 7:30 p.m. Malakwa Volunteer Fire Department annual hot dogs and hot chocolate by donation at the Malakwa Fire Hall, followed by fireworks at 8 p.m. Everyone welcome. Donations towards fireworks appreciated, collection jars at local businesses. Monday to Friday Community Access Site at the Senior’s Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Internet & related services. Call Diana. 836-2446 Every Tues. Stopping the Violence Program in Sicamous - counselling for women who have experienced abuse during childhood or adult relationships. No charge. Call Kathy at 250-832-9700. Every Tues. - Sicamous Amateur Drama Club rehearsals, 7:00 p.m., Red Barn Arts Centre. 8364705. Tues. & Thurs. - Carpet Bowling at the Seniors’ Activity Centre at 1 p.m.
systems in the region.” While damage at the Reinecker Creek Trail isn’t as wide-spread, it is still substantial. A portion of the trail eroded over the winter and spring, resulting in its closure. Some remedial work was done, and the trail reopened, but the erosion continues. McIntyre-Paul says
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 1st & 3rd Wed. - Parkinsons Support Group at First united Church. 20 - 4th Street SE, Salmon Arm at 10 am. Contact Doreen at 250-8362509. 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. - 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 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
the trail alliance has a conceptual reroute that would bypass the troubled area, but the issue is funding. He says the alliance has so far been unsuccessful with grant applications, but will continue to apply, and he is optimistic a fix will be found given the importance of Herald Park to the region.
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Every Fri. - Eagle Valley Brush & Palette Club meets at the Red Barn, 10am-3pm, Everyone welcome! For info call Carol 250-836-3135 or Amy 250-836-4756. www.eaglevalleybrushandpaletteclub.com Every Friday - Pool Tournament at the Legion at 6:00 pm Every 2nd 3rd and 4th Fri. Wii Tournament at 10 am at the Sicamous Seniors Activity Centre 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Everyone Welcome. Every 2nd 3rd and 4th Fri. Lunch at noon. Everyone Welcome. At the Sicamous Seniors Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Last Sat. of the Month - Ladies’ Auxiliary Dinner at the Royal Canadian Legion at 6 pm. Tickets sold until the Friday before at the Legion. No tickets at the door. Sundays - Candlelit Karma 6:30 pm. Warm & Gentle. Class by donation. Funds go towards community causes. Every 4th Sun.- Royal Canadian Legion Br. #99 general meeting, 1 p.m. Every 4th Sun. - OAPO Birthday Tea for members & friends, Seniors Activity Centre, 2 pm Every Sat. - Morning Sicamous Royal Canadian Legion Brach 99 tailgate market – Everyone welcome – sell anything – for details call Murray @250-836-2224.
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Meeting to address electoral boundaries If you think the province’s electoral boundaries should be changed, here’s your chance. The BC Electoral Boundaries Commission will be in Salmon Arm on Monday, Oct. 6 for a public hearing at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort beginning at 5 p.m. Residents are welcome to provide input at such meetings, which
generally go for about two-and-a-half hours and include a 10-minute presentation. Salmon Arm is one of 29 communities around the province being visited by the commission, explains Don Main, communications manager with the commission. He said the group is looking at four different parts of the province, one of which is the cen-
tral and east Interior. The tour includes stops in Kelowna, Kamloops, Revelstoke, Penticton, Trail and Cranbrook. The commission considers factors such as whether there’s a town or a development on one side of a boundary that identifies with another electoral district, for instance. “It’s like renovating a house – if you’re not adding a room, you’re
taking it from another room.” He said a non-partisan boundaries commission is appointed after every second election in B.C., or every eight years. Within its mandate is the option of increasing the number of electoral districts by two. B.C. is currently divided into 85, which are each represented by one Member of the Legisla-
Affordable housing remains a challenge Vital signs: Study looks issues facing the Shuswap. The Shuswap Community Foundation is releasing its first Vital Signs report on Oct. 7. The report is a revealing snapshot of the health and vitality of the Shuswap region. It has gathered and published reader-friendly data on social and economic trends and assigned letter grades in 10 issue areas critical to quality of life. With lots to celebrate, there were also some sobering statistics indicating room for growth and improvement. Shuswap residents ranked each of the issue areas, assigning the top letter grade to arts and culture and the lowest to gap between
rich and poor and getting around. Other notable findings include: • Affordable housing remains a challenge across the region • Shuswap Trail Alliance is a leader in providing a best practice model for trail development and maintenance for the province of B.C. • Increased population during the summer months places added pressure on our health, safety and social services. One of the significant benefits of the Vital Signs report was the process itself in garnering information. At the engagement sessions, key informants and community
Open fire ban lifted Open fires are once again permitted in the Salmon Arm Fire Zone, including Sicamous. This rescinded fire ban applies to BC Parks, Crown and private lands, but not to local governments serviced by a fire department. Anyone wishing to
light a Category 3 fire (material piled more than two-metres high or three-metres wide; stubble or grass more than .2 hectares; or more than two piles of any size) must first obtain a registration number by calling 1-888-7971717.
leaders, perhaps meeting for the first time, were able to share their perspectives in each of the issue areas. As a result of these new relationships, the knowledge gained will help broaden our understanding of quality of life in the Shuswap. Shuswap’s Vital Signs 2014 report has documented the opportunities and the challenges in a variety of areas of interest. The contents of the report will encourage discussion on the part of concerned individuals, local governments and charitable organizations. In two years’ time, the Shuswap Community Foundation will
produce a second report measuring changes and identifying trends. The goal is to help build sharing and caring communities throughout the Shuswap region. For an in-depth view, you can access the full report at Shuswap Community Foundation’s website on Oct. 7 at www. shuswapfoundation. ca, or pick up a copy at the office located at 50 Lakeshore Dr. NE in Salmon Arm. The Vital Signs launch event takes place on Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Old Courthouse on 20 Hudson Ave. in Salmon Arm.
DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS Informed Planning for a Healthy Community The District of Sicamous will be hosting eight community forums to get public and sector feedback on how we can better improve our community in different areas. Let us know what a healthy Sicamous looks like to you at one of our upcoming forums: Monday, Oct 6– Health and Wellness, 12:30-2:30pm
tive Assembly (MLA). In addition to the public hearing, residents may provide input to the commission via an online submission form or by email. Input will be accepted if it is received before 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16. Main says people should go to www.bcebc.ca for online submissions or information updates.
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hristy Clark has found a convenient distraction in municipal governments. B.C.’s Wiarton Willie of the recently ended teachers’ strike emerged last week to make headlines with her speech to delegates at this year’s Union of BC Municipalities convention in Whistler. Amid the name dropping and talk of finding solutions and getting “our house in order,” the premier also used her speech as an opportunity to turn the spotlight on municipal government wages. “Some local governments are paying more than the province for people to do similar jobs. And in those cases, compensation levels are simply too high,” stated Clark, referring to a report commissioned by the B.C. government that also paints Crown corporations as having issues with managing compensation and spending. In response, Clark stated the province is moving towards taxpayer accountability principles. “I’m not here to point the finger…,” said Clark, who later told Black Press it was her intent to get this issue on the agenda for the November municipal election. Is it really the premier’s duty to decide what the focus of voters should be in their respective municipal elections? Doesn’t she have enough work getting her house in order, what with the shaky Petronas situation, pipeline protests by opposing civic leaders, fracking quakes and tailings ponds fallout and, of course, the province’s still sore relationship with teachers? And what about the pay and benefits at Crown corporations? The province’s report notes the salaries of municipal employees increased by 38 per cent between 2001 and 2012. Interestingly, another report, released by the Columbia Institute entitled “Who’s Picking Up the Tab,” notes local governments have had to make up for about $4 billion in reduced transfer payments from provincial and federal governments, while “finding themselves picking up the slack on housing, mental health, addiction, social services, wastewater treatment, diking, flood management, drinking water and recreation infrastructure.” Maybe the local government pay bubble needs to be popped, and/or maybe they’re just doing a heck of a lot more work so their provincial counterparts can do less, and make their leader look fiscally responsible come election time.
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Is CUPE running your local government? By Tom Fletcher News Columnist
WHISTLER – The big story at this year’s Union of B.C. Municipalities convention was a report commissioned by the B.C. government that reveals municipal pay increases for unionized staff have been running at twice the rate of provincial raises. When I asked Premier Christy Clark about the intent of this report, leaked just before the annual UBCM convention, she was blunt. It’s to get this issue onto the agenda for the November municipal elections. Things have been going pretty well for the main municipal union, the Canadian Union of Public Employees, for the last couple of decades. As local election turnout has gone from bad to worse, municipal employees themselves have become an increas-
ingly dominant voting bloc. Then there are the “labour councils” in urban centres, now almost entirely fronts for public sector unions. They quietly survey council candidates to determine their level of affection for ever-growing public payrolls, and dole out campaign funds accordingly. Sometimes they organize full slates, with cuddly names like “Protect Coquitlam” to appeal to low-information voters. During last week’s convention in Whistler, I caught up to Finance Minister Mike de Jong in a brief break from the dozens of meetings cabinet ministers have with mayors, councillors and regional directors. Is the province going to impose some kind of solution? “There’s not some hidden legislative agenda,” de Jong replied. More data needs to be gathered, and the report shows ongoing
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problems with management salaries at the provincial level as well. Is this the first step to imposing a tight-fisted centralized bargaining agency, such as the government set up last year to wrestle the B.C. Teachers’ Federation to the ground? “We haven’t formulated our answer,” de Jong said. “What the data does suggest, however, is that there may well be some merit [to centralized bargaining].” Will the new municipal auditor general have a role in this? “The purpose of the auditor was not to become an enforcement mechanism,” de Jong said. “It was to play a traditional audit function on whether taxpayers are getting value for money. To that extent I suppose a municipal auditor might be able to comment on the advantages of co-ordinating efforts.” NDP leader John Hor-
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gan’s attack on the compensation report was as predictable as it was selective. In his speech to delegates, Horgan called it “one-sided, politically motivated, shoddy work” designed to embarrass local politicians on the eve of their elections. Did he question Ernst and Young’s numbers, the pay increases for municipal union staff of 38 per cent between 2001 and 2012, compared to 19 per cent for unionized provincial staff? Did he question their calculation that over that period, inflation totalled 23 per cent? No. The facts being against him, he went with an emotional pitch to distract from them. So there’s the big question to be considered by voters as local elections draw near. Which candidates are looking out for your interests, and which ones are working on behalf of CUPE?
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Harper government responsible on environment says MP By Martha Wickett Eagle Valley News
Okanagan-Shuswap MP Colin Mayes fully supports Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s stance on climate change. Close to 200 people took to the street in Salmon Arm last weekend to urge political leaders to take action on climate change, with a local focus on Harper as well as B.C. Premier Christy Clark. The march was in conjunction with marches around the world that preceded the United Nations Climate Summit in New York City. “Right now, Christy Clark and Stephen Harper are behaving with utter disregard for climate science. This march and rally was testament to widespread feeling that this has to change,” stated Warren Bell, a central organizer of the local march. “Global warming is accelerating; deserts are expanding, Arctic ice is melting and extreme weather events are increasing. The world’s heads of state are beginning to understand that they need to discuss ways to slow it down, and do so now. So far, our prime minister, Stephen Harper, has only paid lip-service to global warming, while strongly supporting tar sands development and natural gas fracking, which will make the problem worse.” Mayes disagrees. “First of all, it’s in-
teresting that they talk about climate change instead of global warming, because at one time it was all about global warming caused by human activity,” Mayes told the Observer, when asked about climate change. “Because of many of those statements that were made during that time were proved to be not true,
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such as that the glaciers in the Himalayas were going to disappear in five years, they found out that was not factual; that the polar ice was diminishing and was going to disappear. Actually it’s increased 40 per cent. And that some of the statements made by Al Gore with regard to the Inconvenient Truth about polar bears is not true because the numbers of polar bears are at an all-time high in the last 20 years. So, that’s one issue. “But as far as climate change, our government has taken climate change seriously and, in 2012, our greenhouse gas emissions were down 5.1 per cent lower than in 2005.” He said the other issue is that Canada has
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the cleanest emissions from electricity generation in the world. “And 63 per cent of the electricity generated in this country is from renewable resources. Which is the highest in the G7. And our carbon emissions are only two per cent of all the global carbon emissions. We have spent, I think it’s six billion dollars, on various initiatives to help our greenhouse gas emissions, also to look at making investments in not only cleaner energy but more efficient energy production. And so, we have a target of 50 per cent reduction by 2030. So we’re doing our part, and it’s kind of interesting because I don’t know what those people who are demonstrating are measuring us against.” He said China and India need to get on board, emphasizing that Canada produces only two per cent of global carbon emissions. “I feel that we’re doing a reasonably good job. The figures show that that’s a true statement.” He suggested that activists protest against China and India. “They’re not as vocal against China as they are against Canada, simply because they’re activists. That’s all they’re doing, looking at a democratic country they think they can influence. They know they’ll never in-
fluence China. Or India.” Mayes said there isn’t anyone in the House of Commons who doesn’t think protecting the environment is one of the numberone responsibilities. “We have different
approaches. Our government’s approach has been, I think a constant improvement, without throwing billions of dollars on things that might be unproven science but also what might not be economically wise so we can remain competi-
tive in the world as we trade and yet be responsible to good environmental stewardship.” About 120 world leaders attended the UN Climate Summit. Harper was one of a number who did not, but he sent Environment Minis-
ter Leona Aglukkaq in his place. Also notably absent were Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott.
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THURSDAY OCT. 2 Public Skating: 8:30 am - 9 am School Hockey: 12:45 pm - 2 pm Public Skating: 2 pm - 4 pm SA Midgets: 5 pm - 6:30 SA T3: 6:45 pm - 8 pm Eagles: 8:15 pm - 9:15 pm FRiDAY OCT. 3 Public Skating: Lunch Bunch: 12:30 pm - 1 pm Public Skating: 2 pm - 4 pm SA Tour: 11 am - 4 pm Osoyoos vs. Sicamous Eagles 7 pm - 9 pm
SATURDAY OCT. 4 SA Tournament 7 am - 10:45 pm SUNDAY OCT. 5 SA Tournament 7 am - 4:45 pm MONDAY OCT. 6 Public Skating: 9 am - 11 am Lunch Bunch: 12 am - 2 pm Public Skating: 2 pm - 4 pm Pre Novice: 5 pm - 6 pm Novice: 6 pm - 7 pm Old Timers: 7:30 pm - 9 pm
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Derkaz to represent Liberals to $7 million to support community projects. “Many people here in the riding have become increasingly concerned about the direction Canada has been taking under the Harper Conservative government. I believe that another five years of this government will fundamentally and irreversibly change the Canada we think we live in,” said Derkaz in her nomination speech. The Salmon Arm native has lived in the
community for 55 years, working in her parents’ shoe stores in Vernon and Salmon Arm and then developing a law practice in Salmon Arm. Since selling the practice, Derkaz has served on the Environmental Appeal Board of BC and the Forest Appeal Commission. Derkaz says federal Liberal policies fit her own world view, as is Justin Trudeau’s leadership style – collegial and inclusive.
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Cindy Derkaz will be speaking up for the Liberals in the OkanaganShuswap riding during the 2015 federal election. Derkaz was recently selected as the riding’s Liberal candidate at two party meetings held Sept. 27 in Salmon Arm and Vernon. She is probably most wellknown for her former role as president of the Shuswap Community Foundation, for which she helped to raise close
contestants running a great race and creating a lot of excitement in the riding, it has been busy summer,” said EDA president Linda Hawes. The election re-
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Back in class: Eagle River Secondary student Noah Wiebe eyes the barn he’s constructed as part of an agriculturethemed project that combines elements of geometry and design. It was the first week of school for students throughout the province following the recent settlement to the teachers’ strike. Photo by Lachlan Labere
Eagle River students hold Walk and Roll for ALS On Wednesday, Oct. 8, Eagle River Secondary’s social justice class will be hosting their 3rd Annual Walk and Roll for ALS. This fundraiser takes place at the school, with the first walk beginning at 4:45 p.m. and the second at 5:15. A barbecue dinner will be available as well. ALS ice bucket challenge donations can also be dropped off at the school. For more information, call 250836-2831.
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Dinner and diva Queens. On Oct. 3, she camous legion’s 75th Entertainer Bonnie Kilroe is bringing her
Bonnie Kilroe one-woman show back to the Sicamous legion. Kilroe played to a full house at the legion a few months ago with her show, Country
will dazzle the town with DIVAS, a twohour musical comedy celebrity impersonation show. This all-ages show will be a fantastic way to celebrate the Si-
Anniversary. Dinner is at 6 p.m., showtime at 8. Tickets at $45 each are available at Happy Corkers, Inkx Printers and the legion office. For info, call 250-836224.
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Eagles win one, drop two versus Kootenay contenders By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
The Sicamous Eagles learned over the weekend that life on the road can be hard. On Friday, Sept. 26 the team was in Castlegar to face off against the Rebels. From the first frame the Kootenay hosts had the Eagles on the defensive, manag-
ing 20 shots on net to Sicamous’ 10. Only one of the Rebels’ attempts made it past Eagles netminder Liam Banks, and not until late in the period following a Sicamous marker delivered by Ben Campbell off Tyson Taylor. The Rebels added goals in the second period at 15:11 and the five-
minute mark. Seconds later, Eagles rookie Korwin Shewchuk rippled the Rebels mesh with assists by Riley Jepson and Samuel Subert. Down to the 31-second mark, teammate Devyn Myck tied the game at 3-3 assisted by Tyson Taylor. Stephen Hawco put Sicamous in the lead
early in the third period, after which the game belonged to the Rebels, who added four more goals for a 7-4 win. On Saturday, the Eagles were south of the border to battle the Spokane Braves. Once again, the Eagles faced an aggressive opponent in the first frame and, once again, the Eagles
were first to light up the board, with a goal by Mathew Deveau off Nathan Grieve. The Braves found the back of the Eagles’ net with one minute left on the clock. The Braves broke the tie with the sole marker of the second frame, then cranked up their offensive in the third period, but were repeatedly de-
sis and Taylor put Sicamous on the board and in the lead in the first period. In second frame, the Leafs were piling up shots on the Eagles’ end, seven of which went into the net. A marker by Shewchuk in the third period, off Jepson and Darien Head, put the final score at 6-3 for the Leafs.
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, though you are usually up for a conversation with someone you don’t know, this week you could be in a more conservative mood. You’ll have future chances to chat.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, a new person comes into your life and your attraction to this person catches you off guard. It’s okay to flirt, but if you’re already attached to someone, leave it at that.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 You have been on a shopping binge of late, Taurus. If you have unlimited funds, this would not be so problematic. But finances are tight, and you should be more cautious.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you’re often the one to take the lead in conversations in your group of friends, but this week someone else takes the lead. You’re content to sit back and simply listen.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you are often an entertaining and fun person to have around. This is probably why you get so many invitations to parties and other social occasions. Enjoy your fanfare.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, once you have gained enough confidence in a special interest, you may be able to turn it into a career instead of just a hobby. Keep working toward that goal.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Surround yourself with children this week, Cancer. They’ll provide the unedited, honest information you desire right now. It can certainly be eye-opening.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 It’s time to tie up some loose ends, Aquarius. Rustle up some energy to take care of all those little things that need to be wrapped up. You’ll feel a weight lift afterward.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Spend some quality time with a romantic partner this week, Leo. He or she can provide more of what you need, such as true affection and companionship, than what’s offered by friends.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, increase your level of activity this week. Exercise can do you a world of good, especially if you’ve felt sluggish of late.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you deserve credit at the office. If you’re patient, some measure of recognition will come your way this week. It’s a start to getting what you need.
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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Few people will accuse you of being uncommunicative, Libra. In fact, you’re usually downright chatty. It’s one of the traits people will admire most in you this week.
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BATYI, ALEXANDER (SANDY) GABOR 06 June 1931 - 21 September 2014 Sandy Batyi (83) entered into rest at Aldergrove BC September 21, 2014. Lovingly remembered by brothers; Bob and Fred, son; Terry (Donna), daughters; Debra (Henri) and Linda (Randy) and 2 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews and many friends. Interment service to be held at 2:00 pm Monday, 06 October 2014 Eagle Valley & District Cemetery, Sicamous, BC. remembering.ca TAYLOR, ROGER “He bade no one a last farewell, He said goodbye to none; The heavenly gates were opened wide, A loving voice said, ‘Come’.” Roger Taylor passed away in his home on September 19, 2014 at the age of 56. He was born in Vancouver, BC on February 7, 1958. Previously from Calgary AB, he moved to Sicamous and has resided there for the past several years. Roger was predeceased by his father and brother. He will be sadly missed by his family in Calgary; his mother Cherry Taylor, daughter Alicia (James Palmer), and son Jeffrey. Also his family in Sicamous; his loving partner Lily and her children Kira (Bob Gulliford), Adam, and 3 grandchildren, Ava, Bella and Mia. He will always be remembered for his love of being a Volunteer firefighter, boating, his love of conversation, no matter the subject, and helping anyone that needed his help. A special thank you to the Sicamous Fire Department, Chief Brett Ogino and Dale Wood (Lyn Wood), for your support and caring and to dear friends and family, for their compassion and words of solace. A service will be held in Sicamous at a later date so Roger’s family in Calgary will be able to attend. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Roger can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be sent through Roger’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com
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DUNN, BEVERLEE JOAN Passed away on September 16, 2014 at the age of 79. She is survived by her two daughters, Valerie Rogers of Sicamous and Cheryl Scrimbit (Gerry) of Kelowna; five grandchildren, Miranda (Scott), Kirstin (Jonny), Jesse, Jordan, and Vanessa (Daniel); and two great grandchildren, Riley and Adelyn. Beverlee was sadly predeceased by her first husband Gordon William Vogt in 1970 and her second husband George Dunn in 2002. Beverlee Joan Stevens was born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan in 1935 to loving parents, John and Bernice. As an only child, Beverlee received ample love and attention. She was always dressed in the best clothes with her hair in perfect ringlets. In 1972 Beverlee made Sicamous her home with her second husband George Dunn. Beverlee was a homemaker and a wonderful cook and the “go-to” person for fresh pies. She gardened, knit many sweaters for us all, sewed clothes, was part of a bridge club, played piano for the school choir and she was an avid Scrapbooker leaving us many photo memories of family, friends and relatives! Beverlee loved to make us laugh. We will greatly miss her sense of humour and wonderful smile. She was loved by all who met her. No service by request. Should family and friends so desire memorial donations may be made to the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation, 2268 Pandosy Street Kelowna BC, V1Y 1T2. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
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DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS In compliance with Article 10.01 of the Collective Agreement, applications are invited by the undersigned up to end of day, October 19th 2014
Chief Water Operator (Public Works) The Chief Water Operator reports directly to the Public Works Supervisor and will oversee the day to day operations of the water treatment facility and the entire water distribution network within the District of Sicamous. The successful candidate will exhibit a solid technical background in the Utility field and must be adept at performing maintenance tasks involving the operation of equipment as well as possessing the ability to perform manual labor as required. This position, although focused primarily on water treatment and distribution related maintenance activities, will require participation in a variety of construction and maintenance tasks stemming from the District’s municipal operations. The incumbent is required to take appropriate steps to follow safety protocol, exercise courtesy and tact when dealing with coworkers or members of the public. The ideal candidate for this position will exhibit the following: • Self-motivated with a minimum Grade 12 education; • Have a valid BC Drivers’ license (Minimum Class 5); • Possess a level III in Water Treatment (or level II with a willingness to obtain level III); • The ability to oversee treatment and distribution of the entire District water system; • Strong technical background with significant municipal experience; • The ability to monitor activities for compliance with all provincial and/or federal regulations (WCB, TDG, Drinking Water Protection Act etc.); • Ensures risk management and liability exposures within the water system are addressed and monitored and advises the Public Works Supervisor of any deviations; • Knowledge of sodium hypochlorite generation technologies, SCADA systems, pumps, control valves, pilot systems etc. • The ability to participate with other Public Works staff in municipal maintenance activities such as, construction, repair, snow removal, or records management; Job description available upon request. $31.40/hour – Chief Water Operator Hours of work – 7:00a.m to 3:30 p.m. 5 days per week (may include weekends) Periodic on call assignments Send resumes via email to: Kelly Bennett at kbennett@sicamous.ca Acting CAO
District of Sicamous Ph: 250-836-2477 Fax: 250-836-4314 www.sicamous.ca 446 Main Street Box 219 Sicamous B.C. V0E 2V0
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Something of the upmost importance to the economic future of the Sicamous area is being planned for Mara Lake and you should know about it now.
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