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The Assembly of First Nations’ (AFN) new chief has a lot of work ahead of him, mending and improving government and aboriginal relationships, according to Canim Lake Band Chief Mike Archie. Perry Bellegarde, the former Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations, won handily with more than 60 per cent of the votes on the first ballot in an election held in Winnipeg on Dec. 10. However, the vote was also held amidst criticism from grassroots Indigenous rights groups, Idle No More and Defenders of the Land, which believe the AFN, mandated to advance the interests of aboriginal communities across Canada, is failing and disconnected from the communities it is suppose to serve. Bellegarde lost a close race for the AFN’s top job in 2009 to Shawn Atleo, who stepped down in May after supporting Bill C-33, a controversial education bill that received opposition from many First Nations across the country. “Regardless if it’s Perry Bellegarde or anybody else in that position, I think the AFN has a lot of work to do on its relationship with the government, as Continued on A5

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100 Mile House Fire-Rescue members Kevin Halcro, front left, Ranulph Cameron, and Paul Donnelly, right, and BC Ambulance paramedic Barb Vandenhoek, were among the first responders working diligently to free the driver of this vehicle, which rolled over on Horse Lake Road in 100 Mile House on Dec. 15.

Veteran’s surplus funds under fire Government pulls back $1 billion in unspent VA money

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The federal Conservatives are taking flak for $1.1 billion in unspent Veterans Affairs (VA) funding that is going back into general government coffers. Federal Liberal VA critic Frank Valeriote says auditor general Michael Ferguson’s 2014 Fall Report also reveals the Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s government has “utterly failed” to provide the mental-health services and support needed by today’s veterans. However, KamloopsThompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod says a government accounting process must provide sufficient funds for each

department to cover every contingency in its statutory obligations. “And every year, including in the Liberal’s time, we are not required to pay out 100 per cent of those statutory obligations. “But ... we are spending significantly more in terms of Veterans Affairs. When the Liberals were in office, they annually spent $2.7 billion, and we spent $3.5 billion last year.” Meanwhile, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #260-100 Mile House president Bob Wangensteen says the unspent VA money going back to government in the face of closing eight more VA Canada offices is “another case of incompetence.”

“They are feathering their nest while the people they are supposed to be helping are getting nothing.” Wangensteen adds the Royal Canadian Legion “worked very hard” for a decade to help get mental illnesses, such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), accepted by government as legitimate military-caused illnesses. He agrees with the outcry across Canada calling for the unused VA money to be put into veteran assistance programs. However, Wangensteen explains he also has concerns about how direct pensions are now administered, unlike the previous charter that pays him and other veterans a pension for life.

“The New Veterans Charter states the VA was to be managed like a business ... but you don’t give a 21-year-old $250,000 and say ‘don’t call us, we’ll call you’. “That’s ridiculous, for some kid who has lost a leg or an arm. How long do you think that is going to last?” The VA Canada offices in Kelowna and Prince George have already been shut down. Now local veterans must travel to Penticton for those services. “They need to put the offices back that they had [and] they need to put back the counsellors that they let go. It’s important to help these people.” Meanwhile, Valeriote adds an “11th hour” announcement of new six-year funding Continued on A5

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Dr. Gordon Hutchinson, left, and South Cariboo Health Foundation representatives Ralph Fossum and Konrad Schmid-Meil gathered in the new chemotherapy consultation room at 100 Mile District General Hospital on Dec. 10.

Hospital gains new consultation room Chemotherapy patients to benefit from improved space

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There is a new chemotherapy consultation room at 100 Mile District General Hospital thanks to fundraising and volunteers at the South Cariboo Health Foundation (SCHF). SCHF Brenda Devine says the room was needed and is clearly appreciated by those who have already benefited from the new space. Dr. Gordon Hutchinson, the hospital’s general practitioner for oncology (GPO), says he is “abso-

lutely” pleased about this “great and noticeable improvement appreciated by patients, families” and him. “I think it is going to make a big difference. The main thing is the benefit to patients.” It facilitates a more comfortable delivery of his cancer consultation services delivered at the local hospital, he explains Hutchinson says the previous consultation room was tiny. “It was a cubby hole – you couldn’t get more than one family member inside, and you had to move a chair to open the door.

“I used to do consultations with patients where somebody had their wheelchair wedged in the doorway, and the door was open [while] I talked about kind of confidential things.” The SCHF funding brought about a new space in larger room, and the installation of a new, hygienic stainless steel sink, a desk, a counter, a row of cupboards and several comfy chairs, as well as an examination table he had previously donated from his own office. “The foundation actually came up with the funding a year and a half ago, and there was a big delay ... so

we were all really appreciative when it finally got done,” Hutchinson explains. Of the $15,473 to complete the new chemo consultation room, Devine says the SCHF contributed about $9,000, with the balance of more than $6,000 funded by the Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District. She adds the SCHF is very pleased the room has now been completed, and especially glad to be able to present it for Dr. Hutchinson and the current patients and their families during the holiday season.

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The B.C. Liberal government is making a Motor Vehicle Act regulation change to simplify the Slow Down Move Over (SDMO) rule, making it safer for roadside workers. Currently, the SDMO regulation requires drivers to reduce speed, and if on a multi-lane road, move over to another lane when passing stopped vehicles with a flashing light, which are considered “official vehicles.” These vehicles include police, fire, ambulance, tow trucks, Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement, park

rangers and conservation officers. Stakeholders, including the BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association (BCRBHCA), had voiced concerns that the current regulation does not protect all roadside workers. Maintenance workers are frequently required to stop on the side of the road for inspections or highway maintenance, it noted. The BCRBHCA stated these workers are subject to an equal or higher risk than many of the workers covered under the current regulations.

The province’s new regulatory amendment will simplify the SDMO requirement, so it includes all vehicles displaying flashing red, blue or yellow lights. This will make it easier for drivers to know the rules of the road, as they will no longer have to check to see if the flashing light is on an “official vehicle.” The amendment will improve safety for all roadside workers, including highway maintenance workers, utility workers, land surveyors, animal control workers and

garbage collectors, reducing the risk of them being struck by passing vehicles. The amendment will come into force on Jan. 1, 2015. Drivers must slow their speed to 70 km/h when in an 80 km/h or over zone, and reduce to 40 km/h when in an under 80 km/h zone. If travelling on a multi-lane road, the driver must move into another lane to pass where safe to do so. Failing to adjust your speed appropriately or failing to move over can result in a $173 ticket and three penalty points.

New doctors may now complete their entire postgraduate training in Kamloops at a new family practice residency site based at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH). In July, the RIH site in Kamloops accepted its first six resident physicians, who will complete two years of postgraduate medical training with a range of health professionals. Also being launched are a new emergency medicine residency training site in Kelowna and a family practice residency site in North Vancouver.

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David Higgins, who was one of three men who led 100 Mile House RCMP, a tracking dog and helicopter pilot on an extended chase through the bush on June 13 and was caught the following morning in 100 Mile, entered eight guilty pleas in a Williams Lake courtroom on Dec. 12. There were stays of proceedings on several charges, but he will be spending time in jail. Higgins’ sentences included 365 days for knowingly possessing a firearm without a licence, with 10-years firearm prohibition; 90 days each for two counts of breaching a probation order; 92 days for being in possession for the purpose of trafficking; 120 days for wilfully resisting a peace officer; 365 days for unauthorized possession of a firearm; and 180 days each for being in possession of stolen property. On top of these sentences, Higgins will have to pay a $200 victim surcharge on each account by May 12, 2017. The other members of the trio – Derick Brown, 27, and Darwyn Sellars, 25, – have opted to go to trial and will be back in court in September 2015 for jury selection. They are facing similar charges.

Around 11 a.m. on June 13, 100 Mile House RCMP received information from Kamloops RCMP regarding a stolen vehicle that may be headed north to their area. Later, they learned the stolen vehicle had been linked to a theft at the Clinton liquor store. The suspect vehicle was located parked in the driveway of residence on Elefson

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Our voice needs to be heard.” Archie stresses the importance of local government-to-government relationships in advancing his community’s interests. “I think the bottom line is, as a First Nations community here in Canim Lake, aside from the First Nations political table and the challenges we face, we’re always mindful and respectful of our relationship with the 100 Mile area. "That’s key to us moving forward.”

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Debt: the elephant in the room

ederal Finance Minister Joe Oliver had some welcome news during the release of the fall fiscal update: Canada’s federal deficit is projected to finally be eliminated next year. The government is promising tax breaks, mainly in the form of income splitting for families, and direct payments to families with children. The NDP is countering with an expensive new national child-care proposal, modelled after the failing Quebec system. It is healthy in politics for there to be a debate about what direction the government should go. Contrasting policies gives Canadians clearer choices come Election Day. Yet there’s one big issue that doesn’t seem to be a big part of the discussion. It’s our federal debt. Canada’s federal debt

(which doesn’t count any $28 billion a year to service provincial or municipal our debt. That’s $28 billion debt) is currently around that could have been spent $613 billion. That’s an on other things important increase of $154 billion to Canadians – or put back since 2008, when the in their pockets. government It is a strange decided to irony the same plunge us into politicians, deficit in the who often talk name of fighting about the need the recession. to “invest” in Canada’s debt is government more than double programs, justify the amount of their policies as all the money benefitting “future the federal generations,” AAron government and yet they Wudrick spends each year. have little to say Six years later, about our public we’re close to debt. They speak being able to say we are about fighting unfairness no longer adding any new and injustice – but not charges to the national when it comes to the future credit card. Great news – generations being stuck with except that doesn’t change the bills being run up by the fact we’ve still got an those of us consuming today. eye-watering balance of The government, to its $613 billion to pay off. credit, has made some Thankfully, interest rates positive statements about are low for the moment, but debt reduction, by pledging even now it costs more than to get it down to below 25

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here has been a loud outcry – from veterans, their families, friends and the general public – about the way Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s government is handling the Veterans Affairs portfolio. Veterans, The Royal Canadian Legion and advocacy groups have been engaged in an ongoing battle with the Tory government about how our military men and women, who have been sent to war to protect our democracy and our Canadian way of life, are treated – or in many cases not treated – when they return home. Auditor general Michael Ferguson’s recent Fall Report notes the Harper government has “utterly failed” to provide the mental-health services and support for our veterans’ needs. Over the years, we have watched this government make our veterans jump through hoops to get services – often their pleas are ignored. In particular, veterans' advocacy groups have been working hard to get the Tory government to recognize Post Traumatic Stress disorder (PTSD) as a legitimate disease that some of our men and women develop abroad and bring back home. Over the years, we have watched this same government shamelessly trot our veterans out to centre stage during the various military anniversaries or on Remembrance Day – only to push them back into the shadows when camera lights are turned off. Hours prior to Mr. Ferguson’s report, the Conservatives announced an extra $200 million over five years to be put into Veterans Affairs in an attempt to fend off the stinging rebuke. However, a closer look at the document revealed the funding is being spread over 50 years. Furthermore, there have been media stories about the Harper gang clawing back $1.1 billion of unspent funding from the Veterans Affairs ministry, and at the same time, they’re closing the very offices that provided veterans services with a human touch, and not by a 1-800 phone call, which doesn’t have the face-to-face accountability. This kind of behaviour shows how disengaged the federal Conservatives are with our veterans. Local veterans used to have a Veterans Affairs representative from Kelowna travel to 100 Mile to meet one-on-one with as many vets as possible. Now, our vets, who are having issues, need to travel to Penticton to have face-to-face service with a Veterans Affairs person. It’s highly unlikely vets, suffering with PTSD, would make that trip when it’s often difficult to make a trip downtown. The same goes for filling out forms and making impersonal 1-800 phones – they are confusing and frustrating. It is a shameful way to treat our soldiers who came home from battle in war-torn countries. Let our readers know what you think about this situation. Write a letter (350 words maximum with your name and community included) and start the public debate.

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per cent of our GDP by 2021 (down from 32 per cent). This isn’t good enough. Arguably, these targets could be met by modest growth in the economy, without one cent going towards debt repayment. The more aggressively we tackle the debt, the more money we free up for other things – whether government spending or (hopefully) tax relief, and the less burden we leave on future generations. There is no hiding from the elephant in the room. Whatever direction future governments decide to take, our debt will affect their ability to pay for government services. Over the next year, the public should demand all parties clarify their plans to tackle our debt. The wellbeing of future generations depends on it. Aaron Wudrick is the federal director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

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Liberals dig up bad news from fiscal update To the editor: Buried in the federal government’s fall fiscal update was some major news: economic growth in Canada will decline year-after-year for the next five years. Let me say that again: from 2015 to 2019, growth will decline each and every year. Faced with this sad prognosis, the Conservatives are putting all their eggs in the income-splitting basket, a plan that will consume

$2.4 billion borrowed this year and $2 billion every year going forward, squeezing out room for a growth agenda. The Conservative income splitting policy is unfair: it does nothing for 85 per cent of Canadians. And for 15 per cent who do benefit, the largest gains go to the wealthiest. Single moms and dads, parents with similar incomes within the same tax bracket, those on low incomes, those without children

or whose kids are at the expensive post-secondary level – all get nothing from income splitting. Income splitting is too expensive, it’s unfair and it’s anti-growth at a time when growth is what Canadians need. Instead of lavishing benefits on those who need them the least, we need to help our economy expand and give all Canadians a real and fair chance at success. Two key elements of that agenda are infra-

Mom thankful for help

To the editor: This is an open letter to the South Cariboo emergency personnel- with heartfelt appreciation. On Dec. 6, my three-year-old daughter had a seizure. I called 9-1-1 and the emergency dispatch operator stayed on the phone until help arrived – keeping me calm, reassuring me I wasn’t dealing with this incredibly terrifying situation on my own. Emergency personnel arrived in record time – not just the ambulance I expected, but police and fire rescue as well. I am so full of gratitude for the many people who helped me cope. My memory is already blurring around the edges, but I will never forget the kindness shown to me: • 100 Mile House RCMP Const. Samantha who found my daughter a carseat when the ambulance got stuck, since mine was unavailable. • The neighbours who came over to see if they could help and to make sure my other children had someone to stay with them. • The drivers on the road who safely

pulled over for the police truck with one sick little girl in the back. • The kind paramedics who helped me feel like everything was going to be OK, and the staff at 100 Mile District General Hospital who did a fabulous job of keeping this scared mama calm. • Special thanks to the nurse who rode in the back of the ambulance all the way to Kamloops despite not having any way to get back, just to make extra sure my daughter would have the best care possible. • And to the paramedics with Clinton ambulance. Melanie, your thoughtful gesture will be paid forward! You are amazing ladies and gents; you will never realize how thankful I am! I hope this season and future years bring nothing but amazing things to all in this field of work. You sacrifice so much to keep the rest of us safe and I will never stop being grateful to you for it! Sarah Smith 108 Mile Ranch

structure and education. Investments in infrastructure will create jobs today and lay the foundations for greater prosperity tomorrow. By helping our cities build durable tools like better transit and water systems, we will reduce traffic gridlock and give a substantial and sustainable boost our productivity and quality of life. Seven out of 10 future new jobs in Canada will require post-secondary education. If we can raise

our post-secondary education attainment rate to 70 per cent, we’ll have a workforce ready to meet our future job market needs. We don’t have to settle for gradual economic decline. Investments in education and infrastructure are two essential components for the prosperity of our middle class and our collective future. John McCallum, MP Liberal Party of Canada

Where were Mayor Campsall and staff?

To the editor: Dec. 4-6 in Williams Lake was the Tourism Summit and annual general meeting of the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association – our region. Destination BC, which brands and markets the whole province, rolled out the new branding and messaging for tourism in British Columbia, and what our region could expect to see for the tourism world markets. Additionally, Cariboo Regional District chair Al Richmond was recognized for his significant efforts for the area and this industry. Pioneer Log Homes, a major employer, including for 100 Mile House, was awarded for its contribution to brand recognition of the Cariboo through the TV series, Timber Kings. Chris Harris presented the vision for the last and biggest book project of his career, in a presentation that had some audience mem-

bers in tears with the unbelievable landscapes. Present were mayors, councillors and staff from Williams Lake, Quesnel, Wells, Cache Creek, and Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett. Having just had an election where the most frequently asked question was "What will you do to enhance business?" and given that tourism is our biggest employer; a study by the Fraser Basin Council has just identified promotion of 100 Mile House as a strong concern for this community; and given we have one of the best Visitor Centres on the whole route; and the Royal Museum is about to launch a huge exhibit of the B.C. Gold Rush that does not include 100 Mile House because it never got any information, one has to ask where was our District staff, council and mayor? Absent, again. Rita Giesbrecht 100 Mile House

Horgan on LNG climate and farmland

Following are highlights from Tom Fletcher’s year-end interview with NDP Leader John Horgan. For an extended version, see the Opinion section at www.100milefreepress.net.

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TF: The B.C. Liberal government has given every indication they’re going to proceed with the Site C dam on the Peace River. What do you think? JH: I’ve always maintained that it’s a good project, but it’s a question of when to add another $8-9-10-12 billion onto the backs of ratepayers. First of all, go to the B.C. Utilities Commission and find out if this is the power you need and if this is the time to build it. The government refuses to do that, and I think that’s just an Achilles heel in this process. TF: You voted for the liquefied natural gas income tax to provide certainty, and then you immediately said you would work to increase the LNG tax in 2017, before any major project could be started. How is that certainty?

JH: I thought it was important that the greenhouse gases, 33 per cent reduction investment community in this sector knew by 2020, can that be reached assuming a there was bipartisan support for LNG substantial LNG development? in British Columbia. But we went from JH: I find it difficult to believe that they’re a seven per cent [tax] to a 3.5 per cent going to achieve those results. [Environment because of a softening market. Minister] Mary Polak has a If there is a decline in return different point of view, and our to the province because of a job as Opposition is to hold them softening market, then surely accountable to the numbers that over a 25-year period – not just they passed into law, and we’re between now and 2017, but if going to do that. the market conditions change One of the three sectors and prices go up – I think – housing, energy and British Columbians would want transportation – where emission their government to make sure profiles can be managed they were getting a fair share of downward is transportation. Tom that benefit. And the government has Fletcher TF: Why did you vote against wasted 18 months talking the LNG environmental about a referendum on [Metro legislation? Vancouver transit.] JH: They said prior to the election that TF: What’s your top priority for 2015? LNG would be the greenest in the world. JH: I think the public is going to And then when they tabled legislation, increasingly find affordability issues to be they left out 70 per cent of the emissions the challenge. We didn’t spend as much from upstream activity. time as I had hoped to on hydro rate TF: Gordon Campbell’s great goal for increases, ICBC. When the government

balanced the budget, they did it by selling assets, and by increasing costs at their Crown corporations and then pulling that revenue in for budget purposes. We’re going to have to use new technologies and means of communication to better explain to people what the government’s doing to them. TF: What should happen with the agricultural land reserve? JH: I don’t think there was a groundswell of opposition to the ALR, quite the opposite in fact, and the commission has, in my opinion, infinite flexibility to meet the demands of development in northern areas as well as urban centres. I’m going to make sure that [agriculture critic] Lana Popham, who, as you know, is fearless on this issue, is let loose on [Agriculture Minister] Norm Letnick, and we’re going to dog this issue up to the next election. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers. E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter:@ tomfletcherbc

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the province RCMP bait snowmobile stolen KELOWNA - Oh, the irony. As if to illustrate the problem, the RCMP's own Integrated Municipal Provincial Auto Crime Team's top officials found themselves the victims of the very type of crime they came to Kelowna Dec. 11 to warn the public about. According to Insp. Peter Jadis, head of IMPACT, in the early hours of Thursday morning, a pick-up truck carrying a snowmobile, brought to Kelowna from the Lower Mainland for an announcement about this season's launch of the annual "bait" sled program, was stolen. The truck and snowmobile were parked at a local hotel. Jadis said because both vehicles were equipped with alarms, video recorders and other bait vehicle equipment, they were easily traced and a suspect in the theft was caught in Kelowna later that day with the truck and snowmobile. "This was a crime of opportunity," said Jadis at a news conference. He said while IMPACT is launching the bait sled program in the Interior— similar to the successful bait car program used by police forces across the country—the public is also being asked to do its part. Owners of snowmobiles are advised to park vehicles carrying snowmobiles in well lit area and, if possible box in the vehicle carrying the snowmobile with other vehicles.

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Yes, I think we all should be. It’s something we should keep an eye on to ensure our peace and safety.

Yes. I don’t think we should have gone over there in the first place. They’ve fought amongst themselves for thousands of years, and we are not going to stop it.

Yes. I don’t think 100 Mile House is under any threat, but probably the bigger centres are.

No. They are not that stupid as to attack Canada. We are a peaceful country and don’t pose any threat to anyone.

Dog pepper sprays owner Ashcroft — On Dec. 8 at 7 pm Ashcroft police received a report of a woman in distress in a vehicle on Hwy 1 near Ashcroft. The pickup was located by Venables Valley Rd. where a 26 year old woman was rubbing snow on her face and appeared in pain. She and a male driver reported that he had pulled over to replace a tire and a dog inside the vehicle accidentally activated a can of pepper spray. The woman was taken to RIH for treatment. The 58 year old man and the dog appeared fine. All were from Savona.

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report 100 Mile House RCMP responded to 69 complaints and calls for service during the past week. Below are highlights of the week’s calls. Icy corner On Dec. 13, 100 Mile House RCMP responded to a single-vehicle incident on Highway 97 at Reichelt Road, south of 100 Mile House. The driver of a Ford Escape lost control on some ice, went off the road and rolled. The occupants were not injured. While police were investigating this motor vehicle accident (MVI), another north-bound vehicle lost control in the same corner and went into the ditch, narrowly missing the first collision and the police cruiser. The second driver was not injured. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. Road and weather conditions were contributing factors in these MVIs. Rollover MVI In the early morning of Dec. 12, police and rescue crews were dispatched to a singlevehicle rollover on Highway 97 at the 103 Mile hill. The driver had lost control of his vehicle that then spun around, went backwards into the ditch and flipped on its roof. The two occupants, suffering with minor injuries, were extricated from the vehicle and taken to 100 Mile District General Hospital by ambulance. The vehicle was towed out of the ditch.

Road and environmental conditions were contributing factors in this MVI.

Drinking driver At 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 12, 100 Mile RCMP responded to a report of a two-vehicle MVI at the intersection of 8th Street and Scott Road in 100 Mile House. A vehicle, which was stopped at the intersection, was hit by another vehicle turning through the intersection. The female driver of the second vehicle did not stop but proceeded

to a residence a short distance away. She was identified by the driver of the other vehicle. During the collision investigation, the female driver displayed symptoms of having consumed liquor. An approved roadside screening device was administered at the scene and the result was a fail, and a second test was requested and the result was also a fail. Based on these results, the female driver was issued a 90-day immediate roadside driving

prohibition and her vehicle was towed and impounded for 30 days. The investigation into this collision is continuing.

Dump truck grabbed by snow On Dec. 9, local RCMP responded to the report of an MVI on Mahood Lake Road at the intersection of Higgins Lake Road. The driver of a dump truck, which was pulling a pup trailer, moved over to the right to avoid an oncoming vehicle. The wheels of

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the dump truck caught in the snow on the side of the road and pulled the vehicle and trailer off the road. This caused the vehicle to collide with a hydro pole. The dump truck sustained a considerable amount of damage and the hydro pole was sheared in half. Crews repaired the hydro pole and the dump truck was pulled out of the ditch. There were no injuries. CounterAttack underway As the Christmas season approaches, both the 100 Mile RCMP and Cariboo-Chilcotin Traffic Services personnel will be conducting proactive roadside checks for impaired drivers. Police urge folks to ensure they have a designated driver and get home safely over the holidays.

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The provincial government, police and ICBC have launched the December CounterAttack campaign. The goal is to have drivers plan ahead for a safe ride home if their holiday festivities involve alcohol. While attitudes toward drinking and driving have changed considerably over the years, police statistics (2000-2013) show an average of 86 lives are still lost every year in British Columbia. ICBC is trying to prevent impaired driving this December through a month-long education campaign, funding CounterAttack roadside checks, and promoting

of designated drivers with businesses, sports facilities and community groups. According to ICBC’s statistics, on average, 29 people are killed in crashes involving impaired driving in the Southern Interior every year. Local RCMP Cpl. Darren King says Cariboo Chilcotin Traffic Services and the 100 Mile House RCMP are out in full force during the provincial CounterAttack winter program, which runs from Dec. 1 to Jan. 1. The RCMP is reminding drivers to use good judgment and not drink and drive, he says. Continued on A15

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Backers of a third large oil refinery proposal for British Columbia’s North Coast made some highprofile appointments Wednesday by naming former Assembly of First Nations national chiefs Shawn Atleo and Ovide Mercredi as advisors to their team. Pacific Future Energy, proposing what it calls the world’s greenest refinery near Prince Rupert, announced the appointments on Dec. 17 at a Vancouver Board of Trade event hosted by Stockwell Day, the former Conservative trade minister who has been the group’s public face since August. Pacific Future’s proposal is similar to Kitimat Clean, a refinery bid launched in 2012 by David Black, chairman of Black Press. Both would be constructed from modules manufactured offshore to produce diesel, gasoline and other fuels for sale, avoiding the transport of heavy oil by tankers to reach export markets. The third proposal is called Eagle Spirit Energy, headed by aboriginal author and lawyer Calvin Helin with financial backing from the Aquilini Group, the Vancouver family business that owns the Vancouver Canucks and extensive real estate and farm holdings. Eagle Spirit is proposing a pipeline from the Alberta oil sands to an upgrader that would produce synthetic crude oil for export by tankers, likely from the Prince Rupert area. Black announced last week that engineering firm Hatch Ltd. has completed a design and feasibility study for a refinery at an estimated cost of $22 billion, making it one of the 10 biggest in the world. He added in an interview he sees obvious similarities with the Pacific Future proposal, which describes new

technology and carbon capture to reduce its environmental impact. Kitimat Clean proposes a new refining process that avoids production of petroleum coke, a coal-like byproduct of conventional heavy oil refining that is used in steel making. Black said the entry of Pacific Future, headed by an executive of Mexican conglomerate Grupo Salinas, shows the business case for a B.C. refinery is sound and there is capacity for more than one plant. All proposals for B.C. North Coast refining await the fate of the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline project, which received a federal environmental certificate this year and awaits approval by the federal cabinet. All proposals also face opposition to pipeline and tanker transport

of heavy oil. Pacific Future has appointed Atleo as a senior advisor for partnerships months after Premier Christy Clark appointed him as an advisor for dialogue between First Nations, government

and industry. Black said his next steps include negotiating “acceptable compensation” for his project with the Kitselas and Haisla First Nations for use of their traditional territory.

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have time to do the raffle baskets before the concert begins at 7 p.m., as well as donate items to the Food Bank. There was a Christmas store at the school from Dec. 8 to 12. The PAC bought a great selection of presents with a price range of $1 to $10. Several wrappers

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afternoon. After lunch starting with the kindergarteners, they started gathering classes and guided them through the haunted house, five at a time. A couple of weeks ago, Grade 6/7 students were training hard and practising their skills for the upcoming volleyball tournaments. On Nov. 25, the Grade 7s went to their volleyball tournament a Mile 108 Elementary School and competed with them and 100 Mile Elementary School (100 Mile). Mile 108 took first place with HLES in second and 100 Mile in third place. On Dec. 26, the Grade 6s had their tournament. Mile108 took first place, while 100 Mile finished second, and third went to HLES. Today (Dec. 18), HLES will be having a Christmas concert. Classes will be coming up to perform songs and other stuff they have been practising. There will be a dress rehearsal at 12:30 p.m. that you are welcome to attend. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. for the evening concert, and you will

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The 108 Mile Ranch Community Association’s Christmas Market was held at the community hall on Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The winner of the gift basket was Cate McArthur who is in Grade 3 at Mile 108 Elementary School. There were 150 visitors and 18 vendors at this year’s event. Many thanks go to everyone who made this a successful event. School news Shayne Sutton is an enthusiastic Grade 5 student at the Mile 108 Elementary School. Excitedly, she entered the hockey contest Every Kids Dream, which was sponsored by the Vancouver Canucks, Save-On-Foods and BC Hockey. Contestants were asked to submit an essay about why they believed they should win the contest and why they are so passionate about hockey. To Shayne’s surprise, she won and her prize included two tickets to a Canucks game where she was dressed in her 100 Mile House Wranglers hockey gear and led the Canucks out onto the ice on Nov. 14. She said it was “The best time in my life so far.” School Bazaar The Winter Bazaar on Nov. 29 was very successful, as the school raised $1,100. The winners of the raffle baskets were: Crayola/craft fun, Robin Wyness; baking, Lisa Dunbar; games night/ movie night, Tracy Smith; treats and goodies, Jodi Sutton; winter fun, Loan Hendry; coffee/tea time, Maddy

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The 108 Mile Ranch Community Association (RCA) Christmas Market on Nov. 30 saw Cate McArthur, who posed with her dad Dave McArthur, win the gift basket. The Mile 108 Mile Elementary School Grade 3 student received the prize from RCA representative Ingrid Meyer.

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The South Cariboo Agri-Culture Enterprise Centre recently held its annual Harvest Dinner. Ag Centre chair Rita Giesbrecht says 45 members enjoyed the harvest meal and the musician/singer Connor Reagan. The event kicked off a fundraiser raffle for a piece of art donated by local artist Quille Farnham, which will be on display at Yummers En Route restaurant. 108 Mile Supermarket owner Carl Gimse was presented with a Local Food Champion award for his outstanding contributions to supplying British Columbia grown food. Giesbrecht says Gimse goes out of his way to find and provide local B.C.-grown food in his grocery store and

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Carl Gimse was recently recognized as a Local Food Champion by the South Cariboo AgriCulture Enterprise Centre when it presented him with an award for his outstanding contributions to supplying locally-grown food.

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100 Mile House forward Cole Zimmerman said the shorthanded Wranglers battled hard throughout a tough three-game weekend. Chase handed 100 Mile a 4-1 loss, the local Junior B club's third straight, at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on Dec. 14.

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It wasn't going to be easy. The undermanned 100 Mile House Wranglers knew that going into a three-game weekend that forward Nick McCabe later called “probably the worst weekend we'll face all year”. Evening games in 100 Mile House on Dec. 12 and Summerland on Dec. 13 were followed by a noon game back in 100 Mile on Dec. 14. The team didn't get back into town until 4 a.m. ahead of its last matinee performance. Throw in a handful of injuries, suspensions and call-ups, and you have a very different-looking Wranglers team. But despite suffering three losses – 7-3, 3-1 and 4-1 – coach Dale Hladun says he's proud of what he saw from the team throughout a grinding 40-something hour stretch. “The character was there and we were very shorthanded,” he says. “The guys are disappointed about not winning. But [I heard] zero excuses from those boys – zero. Between periods they spoke and challenged and pushed each other. Zero excuses. As a coach that knows playoffs are a few months away, to know that's what's bubbling below the surface? My

god, I couldn't be happier.” On Dec. 14, the Wranglers hosted the Chase Heat, which is right behind 100 Mile in the Doug Birks Division standings of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. Chase scored the first three goals before Nick McCabe answered back for 100 Mile in the third. Chase found the empty net for the 4-1 final. Goalie Kristian Stead stopped 41 shots. On Dec. 13, the Summerland Steam scored a 3-1 victory over the Wranglers. Tyler Garcia scored for 100 Mile. Quinn Ferris made 29 saves. Liam Cumberbirch, who had recently returned from an extended layoff with a concussion, suffered a serious leg injury, and is out indefinitely. A couple new faces – Derek Popadinac from 100 Mile, Tyler Collens from Canoe, and Riley Deverell from Lillooet – took their first ride as affiliate players with the undermanned Wranglers through a 7-3 pounding by the Kamloops Storm in 100 Mile House on Dec.12. Collens got on the board in the first, while Garcia and Michael Lynch also found the back of the net. Stead saw 36 shots. 100 Mile's Cole Zimmerman is one of the players

logging Junior A minutes with the Prince George Spruce Kings of the British Columbia Hockey League this season. “The boys obviously battled hard [while] short players,” he says of the Wranglers. “It was a tough three losses though.” “It's going to be really nice to have the full line up back and everyone healthy,” McCabe adds. Coach Hladun has a few rhetorical fallbacks he likes to use in post game interviews. One of them is: “It's all practice to the playoffs.” By design that one will always make some sort of sense. But it takes on a new meaning at this point in time – when the Wranglers are practicing against adversity, practicing to do without, and practicing to stick together. “You have to sharpen all your skills, whether it's the power play or penalty kill, stuff like that. But to have the work ethic also being sharpened? For 0-3, I couldn't be a prouder coach. There were a lot of obstacles to overcome.” The Wranglers meet the Revelstoke Grizzlies for back-to-back games before a holiday break. 100 Mile travels to Revelstoke on Dec. 19 and hosts the Grizzlies on Dec. 20.

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Aiden Moore scored the overtime winner for a 100 Mile House atom team that captured third place at a house league tournament in Chase on Dec. 13-14. The local team, sponsored by Sunrise Ford, won two games and lost two at the tourney. Game MVP awards went to Tyler Guimond, Sarah Balbirnie, Mason Pincott, and A. Moore in the final game. Kelowna beat 100 Mile 7-6 in a shootout in Game 1. Mason Pincott,

Scott Cameron and A. Moore found the back of the net for Sunrise Ford. In Game 2, Salmon Arm beat 100 Mile 6-2. A. Moore and Pincott scored goals. Sunrise Ford beat Chase 7-1 in Game 3. A. Moore scored a hat trick. Pincott scored twice. Cameron and Megan Balbirnie both added one. 100 Mile met Chase again in the bronze medal game, which went into extra time tied 2-2, where A. Moore notched the winner, his second of the game. Cameron also scored.

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A group of 100 Mile House Special Olympians are benefiting from a Christmas tree sale at TIMBER MART in 100 Mile House. Thanks to the efforts of Gina and Ralph Myhill-Jones, who are cutting the trees on their own property, the trees are being sold by donation (a recommended $10 minimum) for the benefit the local nonprofit organization.

MOUNT TIMOTHY The start of the downhill skiing and snowboarding season in the South Cariboo has been delayed. While Mt. Timothy Ski Area managers were hoping to open the hill to the public on Dec. 13, a recent string of warm weather has melted the snow base. A new date – Dec. 20 – is slated for the opening of the ski area located near Lac la Hache. Visit skitimothy.com for regularly updated snow reports.

MEMORIAL GAME Spots are available to join an annual memorial hockey game in 100 Mile House on Dec. 26. The Red Rock Memorial Game features a matchup between 100 Mile House Bears Hockey Club alumni and other young local players, hitting the ice in memory of old friends and teammates that have passed away. Puck drop is 2:30 p.m. at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre. Admission is free. A post-game dinner is being held at the Red Rock. The holiday season is a perfect time for a game like this, says organizer Lee Hansen, who can be reached at 250-791-5472.

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RBC grant to sharpen local skating skills A program for young local skaters got a big funding boost. 100 Mile House RBC manager Scott Saito presented Kim Mills, coordinator of the Mini-Wranglers Skating Program, with a $3,000 RBC Learn to Skate Grant on Dec. 9. The program teach-

es children the basics of skating before they enter minor hockey. “It basically gets them ready for hockey,” Mills explains. “So when they get on the ice, the coaches can actually start teaching hockey, instead of skating.” A 10-week session

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A new soccer academy is open to young players in the Cariboo. In an effort to grow the game in this region and help develop talent, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC launched the Cariboo Prospects Academy in partnership with the 100 Mile and District Soccer Association, Williams Lake Youth SA and Quesnel Youth SA. The academy acts as a satellite program to the Northern Academy Centre in Prince George. To be selected, players must go through an evaluation process, which take place Jan. 4 at the Quesnel Youth SA Indoor Facility. The evaluation is free, but players must register online at www.whitecapsfc.com to be eligible. The program is geared for boys and girls from U-10 to U-18. For more information on the Cariboo Prospects Academy, visit the Whitecaps FC website or contact Ross Holtom at rholtom @whitecapsfc.com or 250.981.4401. Or Sonny Pawar at spawar@ whitecapsfc.com or 250.649.5856.

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Bantam team developing talent The first league home games for the 100 Mile House bantam rep Milers this season saw a visit by Prince George on Dec. 13-14. Before Game 1, coach Terry Robinson says he wasn't sure what to expect, but knows this team, sponsored by the Forest Grove Legion, has come a long way since the beginning of the season. This season is about development, getting better every game, he explains. If last weekend's losses are any indication – a 12-2 blowout one night followed by a 7-6 nailbitter the next morning – then Robinson is on to something. "A lot of these guys are just playing togeth-

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er [for the first time] now. My biggest thing is they have to learn how to play as a team. I stress team play; I stress sportsmanship. They have been working really hard..” Wylon Hall and Ryan Wallace scored goals in Game 1. Cameron Ardiel and Hall tallied assists. Game 2 saw goals by Tristan Takats (3) Ardiel (2) and Levi McQueen. Hall, Takats, Mitchell Hooper, Dylan Carr, Wallace and Ardiel made assists. “They may not win every game, but I can pretty much guarantee they're going to be better at the end of the year than at the beginning of the year,” adds Robinson.

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A championshipwinning rink was honing its skills at the 100 Mile House Curling Club on Dec. 5 in anticipation for a blind curling provincial bonspiel coming to town in January. Jim Vinson, Katelyn Seiler, Marilyn Vinson, Lori Fry, and sighted guide Joey Seiler take the ice on Friday mornings, with 2013 and 2011 West Coast Blind Curling Association championship banners hanging overhead. The 2015 West Coast Blind Curling Association Provincial Playdowns take place Jan. 10-11 in 100 Mile House. The tourney will also see teams from Kelowna, Prince George and Vancouver. Based on the results of that upcoming bonspiel, two teams will represent British Columbia at the Western Blind Curling Association Championships in Kamloops in March. As many would attest, curling is a game of inches, and throwing a good a stone takes precision. So it's imperative players with

visual impairments make adjustments to meet their individual needs, explains Lori Fry. Fry's vision can change from year to year, so adapting to her new environment when she hits the ice is essential. At a recent practice, as other curlers worked on sweeping techniques in adjacent lanes, sighted guide Joey Seiler held out a handle fixed with a small flashlight in front of Fry, as she prepared to slide out of the hack. The bright reflection off the ice gives Fry a focal point

in the centre of the sheet, something she can distinguish in her field of vision, which is described as a murky mix of brightness and shadows. Now into their fifth season of competition, the local curlers have come a long way since getting into the sport as a recreational pastime. The local team finished third place at provincials in Vancouver in 2014, and competed as part of Team BC in a national tournament in Ottawa in February.

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Just like its namesake biblical story about supplies expanding to feed the masses, the Loaves & Fishes Outreach Society (LFOS) office was almost buried under a pile of giftwrapped boxes on Dec. 6. Some 300 donations, which Lori Fleming, and her mother, Ev, collected in their Third Annual Christmas Shoebox Program, were dropped off. They include toys, personal gifts and household supplies for community members who may be less fortunate at Christmastime. LFOS president Trudy Endacott says they are very grateful for this “awesome and huge” boost for the 150-160 hampers they distribute each Christmas. “There are boxes for babies and there are children’s – little girls, little boys, and teens – all kinds of stuff that will be very much

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Carol Bentley has been working hard all year to crochet more than six dozen toques that she donated to the local Christmas Shoebox program. They were among about 300 donations dropped off at Loaves & Fishes Outreach on Dec. 6.

appreciated.” Endacott adds the family shoeboxes are actually big apple boxsized cartons stuffed

supplies this season that go well beyond the basic needs, she explains. “People will be very blessed ... it will be good.” This year, the boxes included about 75 children’s toques crocheted by Carol Bentley during her coffee and lunch breaks working at 108 Mile Supermarket. Bentley says she loves to make them and was delighted to find a worthy way to put them to use locally. “I’m not really a salesperson, so I get to own them for a little while and then they will keep little ears warm.” Already working on next year’s toques, Bentley says she has a goal to make another 75 for the local

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Talented performers delight audience Fall Recital marks beginning of 100 Mile Festival of the Arts season Ken Alexander Free Press

The 100 Mile Festival of the Arts Committee hosted its annual Fall Recital at the Evangelical Free Church in 100 Mile House on Nov. 30, and the performers provided great entertainment. Marilyn Buyar, who cochairs the committee with Bruce Madu, says it was a full program with two dozen participants – both young and old. She adds many of the pieces were written by Canadian composers. “It was lovely because it was Canada Music Week. It was nice, too, that we had

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Joelle Waldner Kuyek played Aeolian Lullaby by Canadian composer Jane Hansen during the 100 Mile Festival of the Arts Fall Recital on Nov. 30. The Evangelical Free Church in 100 Mile House was filled with family, friends, performers and teachers for the first recital of the season.

strings well represented, and we had quite a few piano performers as well.” Buyar notes this was the first event of the season. The next recital will be near the end of February; however, the date has not been determined. The festival syllabus for 2015 is available and a reference copy is at the 100 Mile House Branch Library, she says, adding anyone wanting a personal copy should contact Elaine Saunders at elaine.saunders@shaw.ca. The adjudicators for 2015 have already been selected and they are Marilyn Wiwcharuk (piano and organ), Colleen Whidden (vocal), Kathy Bloomfield (speech arts and drama) and Martin Summers (instrumental). The 2015 adjudicated festival begins on April 13 and closes on April 24 with the Showcase Concert at Martin Exeter Hall. Buyar says com-

mittee members are excited to have launched a fundraising project, which is completely independent of the regular festival budget, to raise $30,000 to replace the piano at Martin Exeter Hall. “Our local students work hard to reach their performance goals, and we would like to ensure they have a quality, responsive instrument on which to perform.” She adds there will be more information about the fundraising efforts in the upcoming editions of the 100 Mile House Free Press. Buyar notes the 100 Mile Festival of the Arts has a small but dedicated committee of volunteers, and new members are always welcome. Folks who are interested in getting involved can reach Festival of the Arts through contact information posted on the 100 Mile Arts Council website at 100milearts.com.

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A new food bank for pets has started thanks to a local woman with a big heart and a love of animals. Donna Land has opened Whisker Kisses and is distributing and even delivering pet food and supplies to pet owners who run out and can’t manage to immediately buy more. “It’s just something I’ve been thinking about for years ... I’m doing it all by myself. I have already got a couple of clients and I think I have another.” She is collecting donations – and purchasing some out of her own pocket to get started – but says a great initial response came from her recent Whisker Kisses posting on Facebook about the new charity. “There is also a new 100 Mile Auction site on Facebook and I’m going to sell a few items on there to make money for it and, hopefully, do some kind of a fundraiser in the summer.” Whisker Kisses is intended to help out those who can’t afford pet food, toys and supplies, or those who run out before payday and need a hand to get by, she says. Land emphasizes she is offering a non-judgemental, nondiscriminating service – no questions asked and confidentiality is guaranteed. While food and supplies for dogs and cats make up the majority of her current stock, Land says she plans to add hay/bedding, and accepts donations of supplies for any pets, from birds to guinea pigs. “They all need to eat.” To donate, or to request food, supplies or other pet supplies, call Whisker Kisses at

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We regret to announce the passing of Ethel March. She leaves to grieve her daughter Alice and Norm; her granddaughter Alora, friends Dawn and Kelly, Shirley, Kim, Scott and Terri. Also her daughter Norma Rezewski and family. Forever will you be missed, Mom, and forever in our hearts. A thank you to Carefree Manor, to the nurses and staff at 100 Mile Hospital and Dr. Vithalal. There will be no service.

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It’s with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Kylie Renee Sizer (O’Niell) on December 3, 2014. Survived by her loving husband Nathan Sizer, stepson Tyson Sizer, mother and father, Paul and Desmay O’Niell, sister Robyn, brothers Shaun and Dean, family and friends in Australia and Vic and Sue Sizer of 70 Mile House, Monica (Kyle Willms), Katie and Emma of Kamloops, and family friends. She will be greatly missed by all. A celebration of life to take place December 20, 2014 at Little Horse Lodge at 11:00 a.m.

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It is with deep sadness Jim’s family announces that he passed away peacefully in his sleep on Dec 8, 2014 at 85 yrs of age. Left to mourn are his loving wife of 62 years, Mary, daughter Gwen (David), son Len (Robyn), son Allan, brothers William, Alvin & Gordon (Cecile), grandchildren Adrian, Ashley, Alexandria, Aaron & Jace, great-grandchildren Madeline and Hanna and numerous nieces and nephews. Jim was predeceased by his parents Samuel & Christina, his sister Betty and brother Robert (Bob) all of Manitoba, brother Samuel (Sam) of Vancouver, BC, and granddaughter Andrea of Kamloops, BC Jim was born March 29, 1929 in New Westminster, BC. His family returned to the Shell River Valley near the Asessippi Valley in rural Manitoba that same year, where he grew up with his 6 siblings. At the young age of 19, Jim ventured out on his own, by train, to Vancouver, BC. After working in various logging camps for a few years, he met his bride-to-be and lifelong companion, Mary. They returned to Russell, Manitoba to be married. After a short stint of working for Globelite Batteries in Winnipeg, he was transferred to Edmonton briefly before moving his new family to Vancouver, BC. In Vancouver, Jim held several jobs over the years, beginning with operating tugboats on the Fraser River. This led him to work on The Camosun, a small ship that delivered food & supplies to many BC coastal towns and villages. He then joined Creamland Dairies, which later became Jersey Farms and later Silverwood Dairies, as a wholesale milkman delivering to various stores and businesses throughout the Lower Mainland. Jim worked as a driver for 23 years until 1977 when he and Mary moved to 100 Mile House, BC to own and operate Cariboo Vendors, a juke box, vending machine and pool table maintenance business. As well, Jim and Mary opened a gaming arcade, much to the delight of the youth of 100 Mile House. After a few years, they moved the arcade business to Williams Lake where they were highly welcomed by the community. After 18 years of operating their vending machine business and successful arcades, they finally retired, to Forest Grove, BC in 1995. Declining health brought Jim and Mary to Kamloops where they lived for the past 8 years. Jim spent the last year and a half in a Seniors’ Care Facility, where his health continued to deteriorate until his passing. Jim will be remembered by all for his kind and gentle nature, his generosity and his wonderful sense of humour. A celebration of Jim’s Life will be held in the Spring of 2015, in Kamloops, BC. Date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of BC (Kamloops 250-377-8200), in Jim’s memory.

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By Deanna Deacon Central GM is proud to be bringing awareness to two more exceptional support resources this community has to offer. Without the support the Canadian Mental Health AssociationSouth Cariboo Branch (CMHA-SC) and 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society deliver every single day, 100 Mile House would not be the same place. Folks are invited to join in this fundraising celebration by sharing what they can in the Trees of Giving donation boxes at Central GM, One Another Coffee Shop, Our Kitchen Corner, Didi’s Boutique, Borgos’ Sport Shack, Red Rock Grill and 70 Mile General Store. The CMHA-SC plays an integral role in this region through offering programs, support and homeless outreach to their clients and the population at large. The office houses a clubhouse – a comfortable, warm and relaxed atmosphere for clients to hang out, have some food and feel safe. Soup de Tour, a program run out of the Community Kitchen in the Valley Room behind the Red Coach Inn, consists of a group of volunteers that gathers weekly to make 60 litres of soup and distributes it to local support groups. CMHA-SC, executive director Susann Collins says it gives Christmas gifts to each of its clients and through the homeless outreach program. Often these beautifully wrapped gifts consist of warm coats, gloves and scarves and will be the only gift received for the holidays. For more information about the CMHA-SC, visit the office at 555-B Cedar Ave. – between the hospital and the old junior secondary school. Folks can also call the office at 250-395-4883. The 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society supports both the individuals dealing with the illness, and their families. Board member and longtime volunteer Caroline Sharpe says

Hospice supplies: equipment to aid the clients’ challenging daily functions; volunteers giving comfort to the clients when they are bedbound; and bereavement

support with grief counselling for the family following a death. Hospice also offers an extensive library filled with educational books and DVDs, which are

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he Watch Lake Hall now sports a handmade podium with an illustrious past. Watch Lake & District Women’s Institute (WLDWI) treasurer Lynda Krupp says Helmut Sander volunteered to build the podium out of an old piano that had been in use at the hall for many years until it was damaged about 30 years ago. “It wasn’t new then. It was really a wonderful, charming piece and it was often used for various events.” After it was damaged beyond repair in an unfortunate mishap, the broken piano was stored in the hall until Sander was approached three years ago and was asked for his time and expertise. “He’s got some wonderful skills and he saw there was still some terrific wood he could use; there wasn’t a lot, but there was some. “So that’s what he did ... he went ahead and made this beautiful podium. It’s got a little cover on top that you can lift off and put music sheets, or whatever, inside. It is pretty awesome.” The WLDWI wanted to recognize his contribution, and seized the opportunity at the recent grand opening of the newly renovated hall, she explains. Krupp adds a descriptive plaque was added to the podium and a short speech was made about his handcrafted gift to the hall. Helmut says he did not expect to receive such recognition. “I was quite surprised. I did it just because I like carpentry, for one thing; and I helped with

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After Eleanor Bulman, left, had the idea, Helmut Sander volunteered to build a podium out of an old broken piano for the Watch Lake Hall. Sander was recognized for his contribution with a podium plaque at a recent hall open house.

the building of the new section of the community hall and, you know, money was short.” The broken old piano pieces were brought to him by Eleanor Bulman, he explains. “She came to me and asked if I could use the wood, which was in quite bad shape, and could I make a podium out of it. So that’s what I did.” Sander says he reclaimed as much of the original piano wood as possible, both oak veneer and solid oak, and used only minimal pieces of other wood. “The wood was [fairly] destroyed because I guess it got wet, and then the veneer went.” He tackled the scratched and delaminated oak, and successfully restored it with a lot of

sanding and re-staining in the original colour, he explains. “It was quite a job – I liked it.” When the time came to begin the latest hall renovations, Bulman says she had helped remove and dismantle the damaged old piano stored there. “We found we could take all the wood off ... but the harp we moved into my backyard and covered it with a tarp. We uncover it in the summer time and the neighbourhood kids ... sit there and strum it with sticks.” The keyboard was badly damaged, although a few years back someone did manage to play it for fun, she notes. “The strings and the leather are too delicate, they are just deteriorating. So that’s just hang-

ing in my shed now until we figure out what to do with it.” Bulman says the podium lid uses the piano hinge with the original boards still attached to it, while the heavier part of the piano was used for the legs. She explains her idea to approach Sander came about after she had been wondering how to reclaim some of the old oak and the need arose for a lectern for the hall. “We did a dinner show there, called Aunt Martha’s Funeral, and they needed a podium for it, so we asked him to do it. “Helmut [Sander] is very handy for woodwork ... he is a talented man. He did a marvellous job with it – he deserved the plaque on it.”

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Ladies Auxiliary members have fun at Christmas party

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Some 30 ladies enjoyed the Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department (DL&DVFD) Ladies Auxiliary’s (LA) Christmas party, Dec. 3. Eighteen beautiful baskets had been assembled by members, and each member purchased at least 20 tickets in the hopes of winning one of the baskets. In the end, three members each won two baskets,

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amount to give to the local SPCA. The LA’s Super G bingo pot continues to grow after no one won it on Dec. 10.

Cariboo ChilCotin Partners for literaCy

Continued on B7

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Cariboo Mall

Bruce Mack - 250-392-6867 bruce@caribooliteracy.com President

NEW Mall Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 5:30pm Sundays 11:00am - 4:00pm

Cariboo-Chilcotin Partners for Literacy thanks our volunteers and supporters for everything you do! You are an inspiration to many in our community! CCPL truly appreciates your dedication and efforts in improving the literacy skills for many of our residents! Thank you to everyone at the Williams Lake Tribune and the 100 Mile Free Press for your ongoing support. Volunteering opens our minds and hearts to new ways of connecting with people.

HOLIDAY SHOPPING HOURS: Monday, Dec. 22 9am - 6pm Tuesday, Dec. 23 9am - 6pm Wednesday, Dec. 24 9am - 4pm CLOSED Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day

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We will be on holidays until January 7th FALL HOURS • Wednesdays 3pm-6pm • Thursday 3 pm - 6 pm • Fridays 3 pm - 7 pm • Saturdays & Sundays CLOSED • AGES 12-18 YEARS OLD

We acknowledge the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia.

Be A

HEALTH STAR To be a Health Star, please donate to: Bag 399, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0 or drop off at the South Cariboo Health Desk (use rear entry) or Call Brenda at 250-706-2101

South Cariboo Health Foundation

What’s On Here’s a convenient listing of upcoming arts, entertainment and cultural events by non-profit groups in the South Cariboo. To be included, call 250-395-2219 at least one week before the event.

• Dec. 18 – Peter Thorne will be performing on his custom-made guitars (1:30-3 p.m.) during the Christmas Bazaar at the Parkside Art Gallery. The gallery is located at 401 Cedar Ave. in 100 Mile House. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday. • Dec. 19 – The Christmas edition of the Solid Rock Cafe’ will be held in the Rock Youth Centre at 4930 Telqua Dr. (on the church grounds) at the 108 Mile Ranch. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and music starts at 7. It’s a great atmosphere with live music featuring, country, bluegrass, gospel, etc., and no cover charge. For more information, contact Pat Melanson at 250-395-3846. • Until Dec. 23 – The Parkside Gallery is hosting its Sixth Annual Christmas Bazaar, with more than 50 Cariboo artists and artisans contributing unique, high-quality and locally made fine arts and crafts available for holiday shopping. Folks are encouraged to shop often because new gifts will be added weekly until Dec. 23. The gallery is located at 401 Cedar Ave. in 100 Mile House, and it open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday. • Dec. 31 – The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 260-100 Mile House is hosting a New Year’s Eve Dance with music provided by Perfect Match. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 and the dance starting at 7. There will be a snack at 10:30 and a safe ride home will be available. Tickets are $20 per person and are available at the Legion or from Shirley at 250-395-7565. • Until Jan. 2 – A Christmas-themed art show runs at Showcase Gallery in 100 Mile House throughout the month of December. A number of Cariboo Artists’ Guild members have paintings on display in the gallery, located on the main floor of the South Cariboo Business Centre at 475 Birch Ave. • Jan. 9 – Cariboo Challenge Family Fun Night organizers are putting on a street party between 4 and 9 p.m. on Birch Avenue in 100 Mile House to celebrate the start of the 2015 Cariboo Challenge Jack Gawthorn Memorial Sled Dog Race at the 108 Heritage Site, Jan. 10-11.There will be a parade, kids activities, a broom-ball tourney, face painting and much more. Watch for details in your Free Press.

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New CRD director welcomed

From B5

The pot will be at least $1,300 when bingo returns on March 11. Raffle winner Congratulations to Deka’s Marion Traill who won the South Cariboo Lioness Club’s first-prize raffle prize of a $500 shopping spree at Save-On-Foods. Director welcomed Interlakes welcomes Brian Coakley as the new Cariboo Regional District Area L director. The well-known businessman has big shoes to fill with the political retirement of former director Bruce Rattray, but he will no doubt succeed.

Fishing success While Bridge Lake and Lac des Roches were not frozen in early December, Sheridan Lake was, and on Dec. 6, eight fishers caught 20 fish ranging from two to more than 10 pounds. Fishers are reminded to take away all their garbage, especially cigarette butts and plastic bags. Celebrations Birthday bubbles goes to Denise Waldner, Maria Watt, Kris Verheul, and with added champagne and caviar, for Russell Ross’ 85th on Dec. 23. Piper Loft gets 15 big balloons on Dec. 20.

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Come see the decorated trees every Thursday at Central GM

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Birch Avenue in 100 Mile House Events include… NORTHERN LIGHTS PARADE MEET THE MUSHERS KIDS ACTIVITIES

BROOMBALL TOURNAMENT FINANCIAL CHALLENGE RACE

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Business Opportunities

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Help Wanted

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Full time CDA wanted for busy family dental practice. No weekends or evenings. Competitive wages. jobs@williamslakedental.com or drop off resume to Dr. Ciriello at 440 Comer Street.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

AA MEETINGS 100 Mile House

Sunday: Big Book Study Group @ Heath Unit (behind hospital) at 7:30 PM Monday: Noon meeting @ Scenic Place unit #18, 208 8th St. at 12:00 PM Tuesday: 100 Mile Sobriety Group @ United Church at 8:00 PM Thursday: Step and Tradition Group @ 108 Community Hall (upstairs)at 7:30 PM BILL AND DENISE Davidson. please get a hold of Ross in Victoria at 250--590-0494. MEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851.

Lost & Found LOST - 1 Male black Shar Pei, named Wrinkles, 1 Female brown brindled American Bulldog, named Luna belonging to a disabled man. A small reward is being offered. If found pls contact Loon Lake Resort 250-459-2500 or Casey 250945-4494.

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Career Opportunities PROGRESSIVE Industrial Vegetation Service Company is seeking a Branch Manager to oversee its operations in the Grande Prairie, AB region. The successful applicant will have management experience and excellent communication and people skills. This position offers a competitive remuneration package and time off flexibility in the winter months. Interested applicants can email their resume to mail@melbern.ca

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SALMON Arm logging company looking for fulltime contract logging trucks, or drivers. Steady year round haul, home every night. Drivers must have bush experience. Please email westwaylogging@shaw.ca or call 778-489-0118 daytime only.

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RV LOT rentals $8.95 a day. 362 days of sunshine, pets, events, classes, entertainment. Reserve by 11/01/2014. www.hemetrvresort.com, call: 1-800-926-5593

DUE TO AN EXTENSIVE EXPANSION IN THE NEW YEAR FOR OUR AUTOGROUP, WE ARE LOOKING TO HIRE SELF-MOTIVATED, QUALITY-CONSCIOUS INDIVIDUALS:

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IF YOU QUALIFY, PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME TO ROB ZIMMER BY EMAIL:

CAREFREE MANOR is accepting resumes for cook position. Drop off resumes at Carefree Manor or email to: mel.carefreemanor@shawcable.com

We are a large company based in Fort St. John, BC that is looking for INDUSTRIAL / AUTOMOTIVE SALES REPRESENTATIVES to join our team. We offer an attractive compensation ($105,600/year), benefits and bonus program. Sales experience is not necessary but an industrial background would be a definite asset. Please forward your resume to: human.resources.depart1 @gmail.com

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Looking for work? Thinking of changing careers? Visit Community Employment Services WorkBC for resources, resumes, labour market information, and local job postings. Call 250-395-5121 or go to www.hortonventures.com for more information.

COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 250-395-5121 • 808 ALPINE AVE.

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JOB FINDER For further detail on this week’s job postings get in touch with us. Job Options Program Participants Participants Care Aid Director of Programs for Children Early Childhood Education Assistant Life Skills Worker/Rehabilitation Assistant Stop The Violence Counsellor (Women’s Counsellor) Concession Worker Chinese Cook (2) Kitchen Hand Server/Bartender

Bartender/Server, Beer and Wine Store Clerk and Housekeeper Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) and/or Relaxation Massage Practitioner Technical Support Rep. General Labourer Janitor Lift Operators Traffic Control/Flaggers Ranch Hand Parts Person Automotive Technicians Automotive Refinish Tech.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

From all the staff at Horton Ventures Inc.

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Because no child should be hungry at Christmas (or any other time!) Please help us raise money for the Women’s Centre Food Cupboard. If everyone donated a toonie, we could make a substantial donation that would really make a difference for a family this Christmas season. Please come into our office on Horse Lake Road and make a donation into the ‘Toonies for Tummies’ jar. “It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air.” W.T. Ellis

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In Memoriam

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Feed & Hay

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Misc. Wanted

Memorial Donations

AL-ANON - Does someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drinking bother you? Meet with others who feel the same. Meet Thursdays, 8 pm at the Health Centre at the back of the Hospital. Contact 250-3954646

SMALL round bales. No rain, barn stored, great horse hay. $40 each. 250-397-4126

STEEL BUILDINGS. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Really big sale!â&#x20AC;? All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or visit www.pioneersteel.ca

Will buy unwanted gold & silver coings, quality watches. Rolex and placer gold. Estates & liquidation. Will meet or beat any reasonable competitors rate. Local buyer. 250-6121828 (Prince George) Privacy assured. RECENT FIND...1948 Silver Dollar paid $1,500

The Canadian Cancer Society appreciates your generous support. Send the name of the deceased, name/address of next of kin and name/address of donor for tax receipt (VISA/ MC accepted) to: Canadian Cancer Society, 1100 Alward St. Prince George, B.C. V2M 7B1 or Ph: 1-800-811-5664. OR 565 10th Ave. W. Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 4J4 Ph: 1-800-663-2524 Memorial donations to the 100 Mile House General District Hospital Auxiliary can be sent to: Box 851, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association can be sent to: 5363 Dawson Rd. 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E1.

Financial Services ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now & see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783. GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

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Home Improvements FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.

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Memorial donations to the 100 Mile House SPCA can be sent to: Box 1948, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0. Memorial donations to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children can be sent to: 3550 Waybourne Way, Burnaby, B.C. V5G 3K9. Memorial donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon can be sent to: #203 - 635 Victoria Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2B3.

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Health Foundation Mobilememorial Homes welcomes gifts & Parks in support of our local Acute and Residential PARK DRIVE ESTATES, #49 HealthMobile Care facilities, as 2 bdrm Home - FREE! Doors open, view before callwell as, Community Health ing. Call 250-395-3268 projects and activities. Mail donations to: S.C. Health Townhouses Foundation, Bag 399, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0 or drop them off at the hospital. Donations can be made to CANADIAN the Gideons by phoning MENTAL HEALTH 1-888-482-4253, using your credit card. The Gideons ASSOCIATION will send a card Branch to the South Cariboo bereaved, so have their address handy. CMHA-SCB is now For funeral display or other taking applications for contact family ourinformation, affordable Pete Penner at housing development, 250-791-6302 located on Cariboo Trail and Jens Street, Mile may House 100 Donations be sentB.C. to forms Application 100 Mile House Muralcan be picked6221 up atAalton the Rd., Society, Canadian Health 100 MileMental House B.C. Association building loV0K 2E3

Apt/Condo for Rent CARIBOO GARDENS Clean, large, bright 1&2 bedrooms Seniors Welcome For reliable service call Penny

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Commercial/ Industrial

Pet Services

Cariboo Pet Crematorium Hand crafted urns complete with name plate.

250-395-3330 Private or Group

HOUSE & PET sitting. Lots of references. 250-609-0287.

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for Sale

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 778-281-0030. Local.

4 WINTER TIRES - used 2 seasons. 185/65R14. $80 for all 4. Call 250-456-7496. Can be viewed in 100 Mile.

Misc. Wanted

Box 67, 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E0

750 sq ft retail space available in the 108 Mall. Phone 250396-7334.

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4782B Clarke Ave. across from Lac La Hache Elementary School. 2 bdrm duplex, lakeview, fenced yard, shed, deck, gas furnace, District water & sewer, laminate floors. $595/mon. Call Bill at 250456-7503.

5 BDRM home at 108 Ranch. $900/mon. DD and ref. required. Call 250-395-2188

Independent Living Suites

1 BDRM basement suite, lots of windows & stairs, 10 km from town. Private entry, quiet neighbourhood, utilities included, free WIFI. NP. NS. Ref & DD required. Suitable for working single person. $550/mon. 250-395-3589.

Wheelchair accessible. Pet friendly.

Transportation

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LARGE BRIGHT 1 bdrm $525 plus util. N/S. N/P. 100 Mile. Avail. now. Ph. 250-397-0128.

QUIET updated 1 bdrm $480. also avail 2 bdrm. $525. Laundry included. Gateway area. 250-395-2080.

2 BEDROOM mobile for rent. $650/mo. #8 & 42 Park Drive Estates. 250-395-3268. Refs. required.

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3 BEDROOM townhouse with full basement #1 491 - C, Evergreen Cres., fridge & stove. Ref & DD required. No dogs. Avail. now. Ph: 250-395-2744 or 250-706-2199.

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3 BDRM, 2 bath w/jetted tub. Upper suite at house 3 miles from 100 Mile. $750/mon plus utilities. 250-395-4602.

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1250 sq. ft. commercial retail space, street level, in Rosewood Building, for rent or lease. Across from Donex. 250-396-7334 or 604-5304224.

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3 BDRM, 2 bath, clean family home. Gas fire place, garage,large fenced view property in front of 108 Beach. $995/mon. Available mid now. Call 250-706-1866.

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Rentals

100 Mile 2 BDRM mobile with addition at Travellers Tr. Ct. SF, WD, N.G. Furnace. Garbage PU. No pets. DD & ref. req. $600 mon. 250-945-3182