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HOLE LOT OF FISHING FUN Two-year-old Mathew Martens waits for a nibble on Walloper Lake on the weekend. The Kamloops Fish and Game Club’s annual Learn To Ice Fish Day attracted hundreds to the lake south of Kamloops on Sunday, Jan. 18, with perfect conditions greeting visitors. To see more photos, go online to kamloopsthisweek. com and click on the Community tab. ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW

Season of traffic snarls has arrived downtown And now the traffic delays begin. As work continues on the $80-million, seven-storey clinical-services building fronting Columbia Street at Royal Inland Hospital, there will be intermittent, temporary road closures and traffic rerouting on RIH’s campus ring road to accommodate construction activity. The day-long closures will begin on Monday, Jan. 19, and will occur periodically until the fall. The impact will be primarily to the road along the front of the hospital campus, next to the CSB construction site. Motorists are advised to use extreme caution, slow down for pedestrians, obey traffic signs and yield to flag people. There may also be traffic delays to accommodate construction vehicles requiring access to the job site via the hospital’s ring road. Regular access to the hospital’s parkade entrance will be unaffected. Vehicles leaving the parkade will be required to use a different traffic pattern. Drivers might have to reloop back around to access the Third Avenue entrance or head back on the road running alongside Peterson Creek that exits at Fifth Avenue.

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Plunging oil price leads to layoﬀs in city CAM FORTEMS STAFF REPORTER cam@kamloopsthisweek.com

Forty-eight Kamloops families are among the first in the city to feel the pain of plunging oil prices. While the collapse in oil prices has been a boon to drivers, Horizon North Logistics announced yesterday (Jan. 19) it will lay off 48 workers in Kamloops. Company-wide, Horizon will lay off 130 employees. Horizon North, which builds housing and related infrastructure for mining and oil and gas industries, employes 1,800 people, with more than 300 of them in Kamloops. CEO Rod Graham said as the price of oil began to slide last year, the company stopped overtime, encouraged shift-sharing and transferred workers in order to avoid layoffs. But, he added, with a glut of supply on world markets bringing the price of a barrel of oil to below $50, the company had to act. The 48 workers affected in Kamloops are in the manufacturing operation of Horizon. Despite the layoffs, the company will continue construction of its 25,000-square foot office complex on the Tk’emlups Indian Band reserve. “It’s a heart-wrenching day,” Graham said. “The precipitous drop in the price of oil has made a number of our customers decide to delay or defer project work. I don’t think it’s lost.” Graham said the company’s Kamloops location is its premier manufacturing facility and sees it as a long-term investment that can weather commodity cycles.

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NO FLAKE LEFT UNTURNED While out doing his traffic rounds in Logan Lake on Sunday, Jan. 18, after a significant dump of snow the night before, RCMP Const. Dan Schenkeveld came to the aid of a senior in need of help shovelling his driveway. “It’s warm stories such as these that make our community such an incredible and beautiful place to live,” said Logan Lake resident Barrie Ogden, who couldn’t resist snapping photos of the uniformed Good Samaritan.

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Kamloops Airport once again recorded an annual increase in travellers. In 2014, 312,895 passengers passed through the airport, a 7.2 per cent increase over the 290,394 passengers who used the terminal in 2013. December, however, saw a drop in the number of travellers compared to the same month in 2013. In December, 29,444 travellers used the airport, a two per cent decline from the 30,021 visitors who flew in and out in 2013. Kamloops Airport managing director Fred Legace said the decline is likely is a reflection of the drop in the number of resource-industry commuters. On the upside, Legace said, the lower Canadian dollar and lower fuel costs are expected to lure more tourists to the city.

Mounties closer to organizing TIM PETRUK STAFF REPORTER tim@kamloopsthisweek.com

Mounties across Canada — and in Kamloops — are one step closer to unionizing after the country’s highest court ruled the RCMP’s current system for staff representation is unconstitutional. “I’m over-the-moon happy,” said Rob Creasser, a former Kamloops Mountie who is now the media liaison for the Mounted Police Professional Association of Canada, a group that has been seeking better representation for members of the RCMP. “It means they will finally have an effective voice that represents them.” A landmark 6-1 Supreme Court of Canada ruling released on Friday, Jan. 16, gives the federal government a year to create a new

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labour-relations scheme, setting the stage for talks among RCMP members, Commissioner Bob Paulson and Public Safety Minister Steven Blainey. The court overturned a previous ruling of its own from the 1990s, which upheld an exclusion that barred Mounties from forming unions like federal public servants, who gained the right to collective bargaining in the late 1960s. “It will create choice,” Creasser said. “Then members will have a choice about which version of labour relations they want.” Creasser said the next step for his association is to inform members across Canada about their options — including forming a police association or union. “What our job is now is to go out and educate the members,” he said.

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“There’s a huge education component that has to take place.” The Supreme Court said excluding Mounties from collective bargaining violates their charter right to freedom of association, but it does not dictate a specific labourrelations regime that should be applied to the RCMP. There are more than 20,000 RCMP members across Canada. Under the old model of labour relations, they were represented by locally elected staffrelations representatives, but final decisions on pay and benefits were ultimately up to RCMP brass. The staff-relations model will remain in place until the federal government comes up with a new scheme. — with files from The Canadian Press

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Cavers wants deadline for removing snow CITY COUNCILLOR’S MOTION ADDRESSES BUS STOPS, SIDEWALKS The once-in-a-century snowstorm of Jan. 4 and Jan. 5 buried Kamloops with an epic amount of the white stuff. Coun. Donovan Cavers wants the city to adopt a timeline for clearing snow from sidewalks and bus stops, noting piles of snow made it difficult for some to get on and off transit buses.

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A Kamloops city councillor wants to see the city give itself a deadline for clearing snow from bus stops and trails after an early January storm left some Kamloops transit users scaling several-foot-high piles of the white stuff to get onto city buses. At council’s regular meeting today (Jan. 20), Coun. Donovan Cavers will put forward a notice of motion asking the city’s public-works staff to come up with a timeline for plowing, which would also cover sidewalks for which the city is responsible. “We have city guidelines for public works when they’re clearing roads and I think we should have a similar type thing,” Cavers said. “The city’s pretty good right now at clearing the Rivers Trail, but I think it’s just better to have a service level that’s written down, so if people say, ‘Well, my place isn’t cleared’ or there is a big delay, there are guidelines.” Cavers doesn’t know exactly

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how long the city should have to complete the plowing — he has asked staff to draft a report on the subject, which would have to come back to council for approval — but he believes it could be similar to the city’s guidelines for plowing on secondary streets.

Those roads are supposed to be plowed within 36 hours of the end of a snowfall. Cavers said the city is doing a fairly good job of clearing bus stops and other pedestrian corridors. “But, there’s usually a few that get missed and I usually hear

every winter about some places where there’s windrows, so, when the buses stop, it’s hard for people who don’t have long legs like myself to get overtop of the windrows into the bus.” The early January storm was the heaviest two-day snowfall in Kamloops since 1927, with 39

centimetres of snow recorded at the airport on Jan. 4 and Jan. 5 and deeper snow recorded at higher elevations in the city. While Cavers said that event likely won’t be repeated any time soon, he thinks a better plan for clearing pedestrian spaces will be a benefit to people with limited mobility, who may also struggle in smaller amounts of snow. “We want to make sure that in the wintertime, people will still have the ability to get out and be active,” he said. “We’re always encouraging people to be active year-round, so it helps to be able to make sure that it’s safe for people to do that.”

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Support worker guilty of sexual assault LYTTON RESIDENT ALSO CONVICTED OF FORCIBLE CONFINEMENT CAM FORTEMS STAFF REPORTER cam@kamloopsthisweek.com

After deliberating for four hours, a jury in Kamloops has found a Lytton community support worker guilty of sexual assault. The 12-person jury also found Michael Hume, 48, guilty of forcible confinement and uttering threats following a week-long trial. Family and friends of the victim hugged following the verdict on Friday (Jan. 16) night. Hume, who also had friends and family present for the verdict, showed little emotion. Hume will be sentenced

at a later date. The young man who was the victim of the assault cannot be named due to a court order protecting his identity. During the trial, Hume claimed the victim made up the bizarre story after he would not hand over $200, in what Hume characterized as an attempted extortion. However, the jury sided with the victim and Crown prosecutor Chris Balison, who said Humeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story could not be believed. The victim was emotional during his testimony, struggling through tears as he testified to waking up on an August morning in 2013 after a drinking session

as Hume was shaving his pubic region. Much of his body hair had been removed. He said Hume laughed and said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your girlfriend will like it.â&#x20AC;? Hume then drove the young man home, gave him $50 and warned not to tell anyone. During the trial, Hume denied shaving the complainant, though he did acknowledge police seized hair from his vacuum cleaner and agreed with the Crown it was not animal hair. In his closing submission, Balison noted Hume did not call police or any officials with Lytton First Nation after what he said was an extortion attempt by the complainant.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;He [complainant] made all this up for $200? These extreme lengths for $200?â&#x20AC;? Balison asked the jury. Hume arrived in the small Fraser Canyon community 10 years ago, working first as a youth and recreation counsellor and later assisting with restorative justice and helping young Lytton First Nation members in trouble with the law. The victim testified that included him. Hume graduated from the former Cariboo College in Kamloops, now Thompson Rivers University. He was also active with the B.C. Ambassador program

for youth and became deeply ingrained in Lytton after marrying the band administrator, who has since died. Hume still lives in Lytton. Lytton First Nation Chief Janet Webster, who testified during the trial, said the community remains divided over the incident. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a residential school in our backyard for 100 years and a lot of our men were victimized,â&#x20AC;? Webster said following the verdict, adding she will support anyone in the community who comes forward as a victim of abuse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very proud of him,â&#x20AC;? Webster said of the victim.

Guilty pleas in Cherry Creek burglary Four men arrested in July of last year after what RCMP characterized as a home invasion have each pleaded guilty to a single count of break and enter to steal firearms. Gopal Figueredo, Anees Mohammed, Tristan Wight and Ellwood Bradbury, all between the ages of 18 and 23, appeared in B.C. Supreme Court yesterday (Jan. 19) to enter pleas. In return for the guilty pleas, the Crown will drop charges of robbery and other firearms charges. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled at a later date. Figueredo, Mohammed and Bradbury remain in custody, while Wight is on bail. All four are from the Lower Mainland. The quartet was arrested near the New Afton Mine west of Kamloops after a reported armed robbery at a home on

the Trans-Canada Highway on July 3. RCMP reported at the time that suspects in a silver Buick sedan were headed toward Kamloops as officers responded. The suspects ditched their vehicle in a field on the mine site, fleeing on foot. One man was arrested a short time later near the highway, while the remaining three suspects were taken into custody in the Old Afton mine pit. The manhunt, which involved more than 20 officers on the ground and in the air, caused a brief shutdown of operations at the mine. Police said six firearms â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all long guns â&#x20AC;&#x201D; were stolen from the Cherry Creek home and recovered from the trunk of the Buick.

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A jury trial is now underway in Kamloops for a man accused in a violent Lytton murder in which the victim was stabbed more than 70 times. Cory Bird, now 27, is standing trial in B.C. Supreme Court on one count of second-degree murder.

He is accused of killing Albert Michell in August 2008. Crown prosecutor Frank Caputo told the eight-man, four-woman jury that Bird stabbed Michell 73 times. Caputo told the jurors Bird and Michell met while hitchhiking and became fast friends, with Bird eventually staying at Michell’s Lytton home for a number of days.

On Aug. 13, 2008, Caputo said, Bird, Michell and another man purchased a 26-ounce bottle of amaretto and 18 Heineken beers before settling in at Michell’s home to watch a movie. The third friend left part-way through the movie, Caputo said, leaving Bird and Michell alone. “That was the last time anyone saw Mr. Michell

alive, other than Mr. Bird,” Caputo said, noting Michell was killed at some point between 11 p.m. and 9 a.m. the next day. Michell’s body wasn’t found until Aug. 17, when concerned family members visited his home after he missed work. Bird hitchhiked across the country, court heard, and was eventually taken into custody after a brief

standoff in Montreal. “He yelled [to police] that he had a gun and that he had killed a man in British Columbia,” Caputo said. “He continued to reiterate that he had killed a man in British Columbia.” Caputo said Bird initially told police he was acting in self-defence, but later admitted that wasn’t true. The trial is expected to run into mid-March.

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Former Kamloops-South Thompson Liberal MLA Kevin Krueger is retiring from his position at ICBC to enter a field he believes will create jobs throughout the province. Krueger left the Crown corporation last week, where he worked in management after completing his last term as MLA in 2013. He has established a consulting company and will work with First Nations on economic agreements. The 59-year-old who served for 17 years will qualify for a full MLA pension at 65 and is able to take a partial pension next year. He also qualifies for a partial pension at ICBC, where he worked for 21 years before entering politics in 1996, and another 18 months when he left. “I don’t have to work,” he said. “I want to work between First Nations and investors.” While industry and business representatives have been wary of last year’s Supreme Court of Canada decision in the Chilcotin that deeded thousands of acres to First Nations and declared they have a land tenure that amounts to a near-veto on development and ownership of resources, Krueger said he believes it gives more certainty and that economic oppor-

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Facilities application #FEI-FAC-2015 Applicant: FortisBC Suite 100 - 1975 Springfield Road Kelowna, B.C. V1W 7V7 KTW FILE PHOTO Former Kamloops-South Thompson Liberal MLA Kevin Krueger has retired from ICBC and has created a consulting firm that works with First Nations.

tunity will come from it. He pointed to the same skepticism within the B.C. Liberal government at the time he oversaw the first revenuesharing agreement between First Nations and a mining company — in Kamloops between the Tk’emlups Indian Band, the Skeetchestn Indian Band and New Gold Inc. for development of the New Afton mine. Krueger was minister of state for mining at the time. “They got the first revenue-sharing agreement in B.C.,” Krueger said. “They’re rightfully very proud of it.” Since then, the province has signed several-hundred more agreements to share mining and forestry revenues. “There could be thousands . . . We just need to find points of agreement and build on those,” Krueger said, noting he plans to represent First Nations in his consulting business, with industry typically footing the bill as part of a negotiation framework.

Email: pestmanagementplans@ fortisbc.com Tel: 1-888-224-2710 Fax: 250-469-8096

Attention: vegetation management The purpose of the proposed Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to manage vegetation, including noxious weeds and invasive plants, within facilities, which include gate, district, compressor, valve, meter, odorant and propane stations within the FortisBC service area. The FortisBC service area is located in proximity to the communities of Cranbrook, Sparwood, Fernie, Kimberley, Vernon, Salmon Arm, Revelstoke, Kamloops, Merritt, Cache Cr, Clinton, 100 Mile House, Williams Lk, Quesnel, Prince George, Mackenzie, Chetwynd, all of the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland as well as Victoria, Nanaimo and Campbell River on Vancouver Island. The pest management methods proposed for use include physical (non-chemical) treatment methods (selective slashing, girdling, hand pulling, weed trimming, mowing, pruning, geotextiles and stump removal), the release of biological control agents (insects), cultural control methods (grass seeding), and the use of pesticides (herbicides). The common name (and examples of trade names) of the pesticides proposed for use under this plan include: aminopyralid, aminocyclopyrachlor, chlorsulfuron (Telar), clopyralid (Transline), 2-4 Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, dicamba (Vanquish), diuron (Karmex), flumioxazin, fluroxpyr, glyphosate (Roundup, Roundup Weathermax, Glyphos, Vantage, Vantage Plus), hexazinone (Velpar),indaziflam, imazapyr (Arsenal), metsulfuronmethyl, picloram (Tordon 22K), simazine (Simadex, Princep) and triclopyr (Garlon 4 or Garlon Ultra). Application methods include: foliar, soil, wick/wipe-on and cut surface, using backpack, wick/wipe-on applicator, squirt bottle, injection tools and handgun (power hose and nozzle).

• Have a meal in the dining room This is a great way to check out the dining experience -one of the most important aspects of daily life. If an invitation is not offered, simply ask if this is an option. While dining, observe the staff, residents as well as the overall atmosphere in the room.

• Ask about Security and Safety It is important to know about fire regulations. Ask who responds to the 24-hour emergency calls. If there is assisted living or care offered, confirm the types of medical staff on duty at different times.

• Most importantly - trust yourself! Do you feel at ease with the people that you interacted with? Does it feel like a place that your mother or father could call home?

The proposed duration of the PMP is from May 1, 2015 to April 30, 2020. A draft copy of the proposed PMP and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined online at fortisbc.com or by contacting the Applicant listed above.

A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant within 30 days of the publication of this notice and before February 13, 2015. FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (14-398 01/2015)

Erin Currie is your local Kamloops Senior Living Expert. If you have any questions, or would like to chat, please contact Erin at Berwick on the Park, (250) 377.7275 or email her at berwickonthepark@berwickrc.com

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id you do a “cleanse” to start the year? A diet or supplements to, you know, “detox”

your body? Please, if you did, I don’t want the details. I’m here to discuss the underlying assumptions of this fad. TV presenter Dr. Mehmet Oz is a promoter of various schemes, soup diets and the like, but there are many books and consumer products being flogged. “Supplements, tea, homeopathy, coffee enemas, ear candles and foot baths promise you a detoxified body,” writes Ontario pharmacist Scott Gavura, who treats cancer patients with medicine’s most potent drugs. Frustrated by the pharmacy industry’s willingness to cash in on fake cures for non-existent conditions, Gavura began contributing to sciencebasedmedicine.org, where you can search “detox” and find his takedown of this notion. He traces the roots of purification rituals in religious and medical history, such as when patients were bled with leeches. Actual “detox” is administered in hospital for those with dangerous levels of drugs, alcohol or other poisons. Credible physicians abandoned theories of “autointoxication” in the 19th century. “Today’s version of autointoxication argues that some combination of food additives, salt, meat, fluoride, prescription drugs, smog, vaccine ingredients, GMOs and, perhaps, last

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VICTORIA night’s bottle of wine are causing a buildup of ‘toxins’ in the body,” Gavura writes. “And, don’t forget gluten. Gluten is the new evil and, therefore, is now a toxin.” Gluten-free products now occupy whole sections of grocery stores, not far from the pricey “organic” produce that may or may not be tested for synthetic pesticides. Living in the Lower Mainland 20 years ago, I noticed people lugging big plastic jugs to the grocery store to fill with water. Metro Vancouver is a rainforest, with some of the best tap water in the world, so I wondered what they were trying to avoid. Discreet inquiries yielded similar answers. Aside from the odd superstition about chlorine or fluoride, they had no idea at all. They didn’t know about the Coquitlam reservoir, or ozonation, or what they were buying, which was essentially municipal water run through a filter. They had been convinced to pay $2 for water in plastic bottles — and this somehow led to the conclusion that their tap water is

only fit for washing clothes and driveways. Vaccinations? Don’t get me started. In the past year, I have had an argument with a registered nurse at a blood-donor clinic, who was annoyed that the health ministry denied her imagined “right” to infect frail patients with influenza, and with a veteran politician who only recently overcame a vague taboo against putting vaccines in her body. It’s no wonder people constantly fall for enviro-scares like toxins from the Alberta oilsands that are actually concentrated in cities where all that fuel is burned, or the threat of genetically modified canola oil or smart meters. The media are frequently part of the problem, lacking scientific literacy and preferring conflict over common sense. Take Vancouver (please). Mayor Gregor Robertson rose to fame with a company that sold overpriced imported tropical fruit juice in single-serving plastic bottles. Calling it Happy Planet convinced a new generation of urban rubes they were doing something for the environment. Plus, there are “no chemicals” in it, to cite the central myth of hippie science. At the risk of giving you too much information, I did a cleanse last year. It was for a screening colonoscopy, one of many that have taxed the B.C. health-care system since a new test was added to the standard medical checkup. Try that one if you’re over 50. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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OUTDOOR ICE WOULD BE NICE AT UNIVERSITY Editor: After reading Cam Fortems’ Jan. 6 column (‘Ice would be nice in Riverside’), I thought I should share with you a suggestion I had sent to our mayor and city council on Jan. 3. Fortems’ column shows me others are thinking about an outdoor rink, even though there are different ideas about location and use. Here is the letter I sent to city council: I have been thinking about our facilities for winter outdoor activities. One of the problems we encounter in Kamloops is the variable weather and lack of long-term freezing. Because of this, we have no winter carnival or other such endeavours for residents or visitors. I suggest we consider an outdoor skating rink and have enclosed a potential area for study to perhaps use in making a decision on this idea.

We do have indoor rinks in Kamloops, but none are in Sahali or Aberdeen. For the record, I do not skate and I do live in Brocklehurst, One of the so I have no problems we axe to grind. We encounter in should have Kamloops is the the parks department variable weather look at the and the lack of feasibility of long-term constructing an outdoor freezing. community skating rink Areas of study would be: 1. Location: I suggest considering the lower bowl of Thompson Rivers University’s sports ground near Hillside Stadium. I am

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not aware of any public skating areas in Sahali or Aberdeen except for slough in Albert McGowan Park. 2. Type of ice: Natural with its own icemaking ability or artificial ice to be used over many years. 3. Installation and maintenance costs. 4. Shared usage and costs with TRU as part of the university’s recreation programs. 5. Potential usage by public with organized and unorganized activities. 6. Time of year for installation and removal. 7. Affect on soil and ground from ice-onground coverage. 8. Security requirements. 9. Add-ons such as night lighting and sound system. 10. Potential usage for fundraising events by community groups after construction. Bob Iverson Kamloops

OF BUDGETS, BERMS AND SNOW ANGELS IN THE CITY Editor: The big snow of Jan. 4 and Jan. 5 should not have come as a surprise. What does come as a surprise is the way the city presents it and how it looks today. Living on a flat cul-de-sac at about mid-elevation in the city, our expectation is just to be able to make it to those roads that are already plowed. Despite the near-record snowfall, we were able to get out. Then, a few days before garbage pickup, a grader came and provided a three-foot berm at the end of most of the driveways. We then had a front-end

loader come and push the snow piles higher and, as a senior, I cleared the snow berm from two additional driveways after the grader passed. There are two situations here, the first being my offer to the city in 2012 for a mechanicalattachment solution to address this problem. The city’s answer was a call for snow angels. Having worked in heavy industry for more than 30 years provides an understanding of what is possible and what a skilled operator can achieve. It would appear that had this operator been more skilled or, more importantly, if the city had

a proper snow-removal plan in place, we would not have to deal with this issue. Information from KTW states the snowfall and the clearing of which from Jan. 4 to Jan. 13 cost the city $160,000 for wages, which were part of the total $400,000 cost, including overtime and contractors. It would appear that a narrow path has been cleared to allow access to the outside world. Now we drive on narrow streets, some better than others. The city has the means to better move the snow while controlling the cost, which is the job of management.

This might seem like a reasonable result given the nearrecord snowfall we had, but who is examining what just happened? How could costs have been contained? Is there a better way given the personal and equipment available? Unfortunately, my dealings with the city have fallen on deaf ears. It seems city hall has forgotten government is for the people by the people. Robert Nowland Kamloops

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“Hope they give him 20-plus years and throw away the key. “How sad for the boy, who still has memories of the incident. They say time heals all wounds but, in reality, it is still in your mind.” — posted by Meg Billy

RE: LETTER: CITY STANCE NOTHING TO CROW ABOUT:

“For a few days every winter, hundreds of hungry migrating cedar waxwings visit my backyard to feast on dried berries and crab apples hanging from the shrubs and trees I planted in my backyard for just that purpose. “Am I breaking any municipal bylaws by choosing to plant bird-friendly trees, some of which were purchased with City of Kamloops tree certificates? “Whoops!” — posted by Taxpayer

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What you need to know about TFSAs Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) should be on your personal savings radar. Since they were first introduced by the federal government in 2009, TFSAs have been acknowledged as a great vehicle for tax-free savings growth. To make sure you get every TFSA benefit, here is what you need to know about TFSAs. • Every Canadian resident over 18 years of age is eligible to open a TFSA. • Contributions to investments held within a TFSA are not tax-deductible, but do grow on a taxfree basis. • The annual TFSA contribution limit is indexed to inflation in $500 increments and, in 2013, the Canada Revenue Agency increased the limit to $5,500, where it remains for 2015.

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specified contributions). – Plus any unused contribution room from 2014. • If you make a withdrawal, the earliest you can ‘earn back’ your TFSA contribution room is the first day of the year after the TFSA withdrawal was made. • If you contribute more than your allowable TFSA contribution room at any time during the year in which you made a withdrawal, you will be considered to have overcontributed and will incur tax penalties. • TFSA investments are generally the same as those available for RRSPs, including mutual funds, guaranteed investment certificates (GICs), securities listed on a designated stock exchange and government or corporate bonds.

On the job: Investing in performance management The skill of performance management has some parallels to that of investing. The term “invest” implies a number of things. First, there is a tangible cost to the investor. Second, there is a time frame before realizing a gain from that investment. Finally, the benefit to the investor is the “appreciation” or “growth” of the asset that was invested in. Let’s consider what investing in performance management could look like. • Making the investment: A leader that invests in his or her team through the performance management process is prepared to make an expenditure. We have all likely seen performance management done poorly. It is inconsistent. It is ill prepared. It feels like an after thought. Leaders that are truly seeking to invest in their team take the time and devote the energy to ensure value. They do not simply manage the outcomes. They work to reach below the surface to determine the root cause of issues. They invest time and emotional energy in understanding their employees on an individual basis. They work with their employees to develop strategies and reasonable plans of action to achieve greater results. • Accepting the time frame: At the outset of any

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A GOLDEN DONATION: Jasmine Beaudin of New Gold (middle) presents Interior Community Services CEO Kelly Kelland (left) and Interior Community Services COO Shelly Bonnah with a cheque for $9,837. Interior Community Services was one of the charities in the community chosen to receive funds from the New Gold Christmas party. The funds will be used to enhance the children, youth and family programs at Interior Community Services.

SANTA LOVES VOLUNTEERS: The Kidney Foundation of Canada celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2014. To celebrate, appreciation was extended to volunteers. Barb Carswell (left) has volunteered for more than 20 years. Longtime friend and volunteer Linda BonnerBrown is on right.

LION-SIZED PRESENT FOR BOYS AND GIRLS OF KAMLOOPS: Lion Patrick Lindsay of the Valleyview Overlanders Lions club presented a $1,000 cheque to Traci Anderson, executive director of the Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops. The funds were used to enhance Christmas events for the organization.

CHRISTMAS CHEER FROM KAMLOOPS KIDZ: Kamloops Kidz Early Learning Centre instructors Catherine Scott (left) and Sandra Jodoin (right) joined the Butterfly Class for a photo with the presents the entire school donated to Christmas Amalgamated during the Christmas season.

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rista Sanbrooks often knows the shot Amanda Russett will call before her skipper even lays down the broom. That’s reality when you’re curling with your sister. “I think that’s one reason why we do well, all of us being sisters,” Sanbrooks told KTW. “When you’ve grown up in the curling world together, you kind of end up playing the same game without really having to think about it. “So, you can kind of anticipate what shots she’s [Russett] going to call, before she even calls it, because we’ve been playing together for so long.” Russett is the skip on the Kamloops Curling Club rink that will be vying to represent B.C. at the 2015 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Moose Jaw from Feb. 14 to Feb. 22. Her sisters — third Sanbrooks, second Ashley Nordin and lead Courtney Karwandy — make up the rest of the rink. The foursome will be travelling to Maple Ridge next week to compete for provincial supremacy at the 2015 Scotties B.C. Women’s

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Ashley Nordin (left) and Amanda Russett practise on Friday, Jan. 16, at the Kamloops Curling Club.

Curling Championship presented by Best Western. The tournament gets underway tomorrow (Jan. 21) at the Golden Ears Winter Club. The Nordins are truly a curling family — their father, Rob Nordin, was recently named the new general manager of the Kamloops Curling Club and their mother, Brenda Nordin, coaches the Russett rink. It’s a situation that gives the team a special feel for everyone involved. “We’re all very close,” Russett said. “We’re all best friends, so we do a lot together. We hang out a lot. It’s really exciting to work together with people you’re so close with, towards a common goal. “It’s definitely different than curling with friends because

we’re that much closer.” The rink qualified in November for the provincial championship by virtue of a B-event victory at a qualifying tournament in Kelowna. The team has been training since then, both on the ice with their mother and off the ice with what Russett called a “mental trainer.” Despite hailing from different cities — Sanbrooks lives in Kelowna while the rest of the rink resides in Kamloops — preparation for the event has gone smoothly. “It actually has been pretty good, considering the distance,” Sanbrooks said. She has made trips to Kamloops and the rest of the rink has travelled to Kelowna, supplementing a lot of individual practice time.

“It has actually not been as big of a barrier as some people may have thought it would be,” Sanbrooks said. There are, of course, some nerves heading into the B.C. Scotties. Russett said she is excited for the challenge, but also a little apprehensive considering this is the highest level at which the team has competed. They’ve been playing together as a foursome for just two years. Like the rest of her rink, though, Russett will take comfort in being supported by a team she is exceptionally familiar with, literally being surrounded by family. “We just have fun together, which is one reason why we like curling together,” Sanbrooks said. On the ice at the B.C. Scotties, Team Russett will square off against Team Gushulak of Vancouver, Team Knezevic of Prince George, Team Lewis of New Westminster, Team Scott of Kelowna and the Golden Ears Curling Club, Team Sivertson of Victoria, Team Wark of Victoria and Juan de Fuca and the defending champions, Team Van Osch of Nanaimo. The semifinal and final rounds of the playdown will be aired on Sportsnet Pacific on Jan. 25.

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Connor Ingram is pictured making a stop at Interior Savings Centre on Saturday, Jan. 17, one of 36 pucks he turned aside in a 1-0 victory over the Vancouver Giants. Kamloops is hosting Tri-City tomorrow (Jan. 21) at ISC.

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Kamloops Blazers fans got a chance to see the Connor Ingram who won a national midget championship. The Imperial, Sask., native stopped 36 shots and posted a shutout in a 1-0 win over the Vancouver Giants at Interior Savings Centre on Saturday, Jan. 17. “I thought he was good,” Blazers head coach Don Hay said following the game. “Connor has been really good for us probably the last two weeks and really taken hold of the No. 1 job. “He was really consistent and made all the saves, gave us that chance to win.” The Blazers, who sit six points back of a playoff spot in the WHL’s Western Conference, return to action tomorrow (Jan. 21), when the Americans are in town. Game time is 7 p.m. at ISC. It was Ingram’s second shutout of the season, his first coming on the road against the Tri-City Americans on Oct. 25. Holding the lead in tight games isn’t new for Ingram, who backstopped the Prince Albert Mintos to the Telus Cup National Championship

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Surging Storm The Kamloops Storm earned a bit of breathing room atop the Doug Birks Division standings with a pair of weekend wins. Kamloops (26-100-1) blanked the 100 Mile House Wranglers 2-0 on Friday, Jan. 16, at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre, a night before edging the hometown Chase Heat 7-6. The Storm are six points ahead of Chase and Sicamous in the Birks division. Jacob Mullen was the winning netminder both nights. He was acquired from Grand Forks in a

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trade on Jan. 9 and is 4-0 since joining the Storm. Tallying goals on the weekend for Kamloops were Addison Bazian (2), Ian Chrystal (2), Felix Larouche, Bobby Kashuba, Brett Watkinson, Kyle Lohmann and Ryan Keis. Chrystal and Larouche lead the Storm in scoring with 49 points apiece. Kamloops is back in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action tonight (Jan. 20) against the Grizzlies in Revelstoke. The Heat are hosting the Storm on Friday.

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The NorKam Saints claimed gold at a junior boys basketball tournament at St. Ann’s Academy on the weekend. Jovan Atwal scored a game-high 28 points and paced the Saints to a 69-43 victory over Westsyde secondary in the first-place showdown on Saturday, Jan. 17. Manny Dhaliwal pitched in with 16 points for NorKam, while Nathan Strank, with 13 points, and Scott Lemphers, with

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away. Twenty or 30 of the world’s best golfers have a deadline of about 11 months from now to wean themselves off their anchored — in their chest or belly — putters before they are officially banned on Jan. 1, 2016. World-class athletes such as Tim Clark, Keegan Bradley, Webb Simpson, Adam Scott, Bernhard Langer, Ernie Els and Carl Petterson being forced to suddenly play with a non-anchored putting stroke is akin to telling a Major League

BRUCE PENTON Baseball player he has to start batting from the other side of the plate. Some pros have already started experimenting with short, conventional putters and will go all-in during the latter stages of 2015. Still others, such as Bradley, are starting immediately so the

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shock of such a change won’t be too great when the 2016 season starts. The USGA and the Royal and Ancient of Great Britain, two of the world’s major golf bodies, announced the anchored-putting ban two years ago, saying the putting stroke should be a freewheeling movement. Many of today’s top pros use a long putter and stuff the end of the club into their chest or stomach, “anchoring” it to their body and using a pendulum stroke from there. Many majors have been won by players with anchored-putting

styles, such as world No. 3 Scott, Simpson and Bradley. “I’ve played a few rounds with a regulation-length putter,” Bradley told SI.com, “but I haven’t put in the hours that other guys have with it. All my hours of putting and practising with the belly the last six or seven years — those are gone. I’m a little behind, but I look forward to the challenge of making the putting change.” For some players, the change may become a careerender. Clark, the South African, says he has a

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Five years removed from his university volleyball career, Gord Perrin still thinks about the gold medal that got away. He was a member of the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack then and won a bronze medal at the CIS national championship. National gold eluded Perrin throughout

his three-year stint in Kamloops — and it is still bothers him. However, his energy today is focused on the Olympic gold medal he still has a shot at winning. Perrin is now a fixture on Canada’s senior men’s volleyball team, which is vying for a berth in the 2016 Olympic Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro. The 25-year-old

native of Creston is also in his fourth season of professional volleyball with Arkas Izmir, a team based in Izmir, Turkey. Perrin has come a long way since he first took to the volleyball court as a teenager at Prince Charles secondary. “Playing on the national team has more than made me well travelled, competing in several countries every summer,” Perrin told

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Gord Perrin, formerly of the TRU WolfPack, is pictured playing volleyball for Team Canada, which is trying to qualify for the 2016 Olympics.

“Playing with friends in college was a fun atmosphere,” Perrin said. “We played because we loved the game and had a lot of fun. Any time I go on the court now, there is a lot of pressure. Being a paid athlete is much different.” Perrin left TRU after three seasons with the club, playing his final university match in 2009-2010. His best finish at the Canadian Interuniversity Sport national championship was third in 2007-2008. Sadly, it’s that memory that stands out for

the outside hitter when he thinks about his university volleyball career all these years later. “Looking back at my time at TRU, what stands out most is that we couldn’t win nationals,” Perrin said. “I stayed for three years and made the difficult choice to leave and play professionally, which I can’t regret now because it was the right choice for my volleyball career. But, I really wish we could have won a gold medal.” With the 2016 Olympic Summer Games on the horizon, Perrin is a part

of a surging men’s program that hopes to return to the Games for the first time since 1992. The Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) — the international governing body for the sport — slotted Canada at 14th in the world in its mostrecent ranking of 141 countries. Canada has never medalled at the Olympics, but Perrin and is Maple Leaf mates are hoping to change that. Maybe then he will finally be able to forget about the university medal that got away.

BRAVING THE HEAT Kara Twomey of the TRU WolfPack caught the UBC Okanagan Heat of Kelowna off-guard with this tip at the Tournament Capital Centre on Saturday, Jan. 17. The Heat won the match in five sets and also beat the Pack 3-1 in Kelowna on Thursday. TRU’s men fared much better against UBC-O. The WolfPack men won 3-2 in Kamloops on Saturday and 3-0 in Kelowna on Thursday. With the victories, TRU moved its record to 9-11 and remains alive in the Canada West playoff race. The WolfPack women dropped to 7-13. Both of TRU’s volleyball squads are in action at the TCC this weekend, with Mount Royal of Calgary in town on Friday, Jan. 23, and Saturday, Jan. 24. ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW

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Scherzer rakes it in Seahawks-Patriots Super Bowl could be Ali-Frazier IV HOWARD FENDRICH

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The final Jeopardy!’ category is Super Bowl XLIX and the clue is: “You mad, bro?’’ You have 30 seconds. Good luck and don’t forget to pose your answer in the form of a question. Time’s up. The correct answer is: “What did Seattle cornerback Richard Sherman ask New England quarterback Tom Brady as both exited the field after the Seahawks came back to stun the Patriots in an October 2012 regular-season game?’’ If you remember the last encounter between those two and their teams, then you already know most everything you need to ahead of their next one, on Feb. 1 outside Phoenix. The Seahawks’ calling card is still defence, they still delight in taunting opponents, with Sherman still serving as tormenterin-chief, and freespirited coach Pete Carroll wouldn’t change a thing — even if he could. The Patriots, on the other hand, follow Brady’s lead and punish opponents with little fanfare on the other side of ball, then button up their lips for fear coach Bill Belichick

will have their tongues surgically removed and sold off as spare parts. There are some similarities, to be sure. Both teams are smart, opportunistic and lethal when it matters most— in the fourth quarter. Seattle and New England ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the NFL in point differential during the regular season and, though you wouldn’t know it from the way they played against Green Bay, the Seahawks were No. 2 league-wide in fewest turnovers allowed with 14, bettered only by the Patriots’ 13 giveaways (tied with the Packers). If contrasting styles make for great fights, this one could be AliFrazier IV. It pits the Patriots, the best team of the last decade and the only back-to-back Super Bowl winner in that span, against a young Seattle team that could cement its dominance of this decade by successfully defending the Super Bowl crown it claimed last year by levelling Peyton Manning and his previously high-flying Denver Broncos. It pits Carroll, who got fired by New England owner Robert Kraft in 1999 for being too much of a players’ coach, against the uber-serious guy who

got his job, quickly realized what he had in Brady and painstakingly transformed himself from a defensive mastermind into the NFL version of Gen. George Patton (“We shall attack and attack until we are exhausted, and then we shall attack again.’’) Say this much for Carroll, though: he made good use of his time away from pro football. He always had a knack for trick plays and, during a very successful run at Southern California with a succession of talent at the skill positions, he honed his offensive chops. He’s also proved adaptable enough, and remained enough of an optimist, to help develop a very good quarterback of his own in third-year star Russell Wilson. Both of those things figured in Seattle’s chaotic second-half comeback against the Packers on Sunday. The Seahawks got one touchdown off a fake field goal, recovered an onside kick to set up another and added a two-point conversion after Wilson scrambled right and then threw a duck all the way over to the left corner of the end zone, over a mesmerized Packers’ secondary. And. even though Wilson was seemingly

intercepted every time he targeted Jermaine Kearse, he went right back to Kearse for the game-winner in overtime. “It’s kind of a microcosm of our whole season,’’ Sherman said. “It always seems like we’re down and out and everything’s done. We’re all out. There’s no way for us to turn it around. And then we find a way to turn it around.’’ But, you can bet, with two weeks to prepare, that Belichick will have devised a scheme or two to tempt and then test the limits of Wilson’s experience. He did that on Sunday in confounding the Colts’ Andrew Luck, another very good young quarterback, and, in between, found time to unveil a trick play or two of his own. Already ahead by 10 in the third quarter, left tackle Nate Solder reported as an eligible

receiver, then rumbled off the line in time to catch a 16-yard TD from Brady. Belichick even cracked a smile — reportedly, anyway — and when Brady was asked about Solder’s catch afterward, he reminded everyone the Patriots had wide receiver Julian Edelman throw another scoring pass the previous week off an option play. “Maybe,’’ he added coyly, “we’ve got more tricks up our sleeve.’’ Let’s hope so, since the Seattle team that upset them two years ago was looking for respectability and this edition has already earned it the hard way. Back then, Sherman made a point of antagonizing Brady all game long, punctuated by the “You mad, bro?’’ dig — for good measure, Sherman also tweeted a picture — when it was over.

WASHINGTON — Max Scherzer will become the highest-paid right-handed pitcher in the major leagues after agreeing to a $210 million, sevenyear contract with the Washington Nationals that includes a record $50-million signing bonus. A person familiar with the negotiations outlined the terms to The Associated Press yesterday (Jan. 19), speaking on condition of anonymity because the deal hadn’t been announced. Scherzer, the 2013 AL Cy Young Award winner for the Detroit Tigers, will receive the money over 14 years, which will lower its present-day value. The 30-year-old right-hander’s contract is the second-largest for a pitcher, behind only Los Angeles Dodgers lefty Clayton Kershaw’s $215 million, seven-year deal that runs from 2014-2020. The previous high for a righty was the $180 million, seven-year agreement from 2013-2019 signed by Justin Verlander, another Cy Young Award winner for the Tigers. Scherzer, who played for Detroit the past five seasons before becoming a free agent, turned down an offer from the Tigers last March that would have paid him $144 million from 2015-2020, an average of $24 million per year. Scherzer’s signing bonus tops the previous high of $30 million for any player, given by the Cubs to pitcher Jon Lester this off-season. Scherzer plans to establish residency in Florida, which would shield his signing bonus from D.C. income tax, the person familiar with the negotiations said. The Nationals will lose what would have been the 27th pick in June’s amateur draft, while the Tigers will gain an extra pick after the first round. All in all, for the Nationals, it’s a surprising move to upgrade an already imposing rotation after a relatively quiet off-season for the NL East champions.

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ST. ALBERT — An Alberta Mountie severely wounded on Saturday, Jan. 17, is not expected to live, the RCMP said as the force’s commissioner expressed dismay over the criminal background of the man police believe responsible for the shooting. Const. David Wynn had not regained consciousness more than a day after the shooting, Asst. Commissioner Marianne Ryan, in charge of the RCMP in Alberta, told a news conference in Edmonton. “He sustained a life-threatening injury to the head at close range. We do not

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Shooter has violent past EDMONTON — Court records show the man who shot two Alberta Mounties was a violent criminal awaiting trial on multiple charges the day he died. Shawn Rehn was found dead in an acreage home north of Edmonton Saturday morning, just hours after the shooting at a nearby casino. One of the officers, Const. David Wynn, was hit in the head and police say he is not expected to survive. Court records indicate Rehn, who lowing the shooting. Police said that Shawn Maxwell Rehn, 34, was the person whose body they found in a home not far from the Apex Casino in St. Albert where the two officers were shot. Paulson said Rehn had an “incredibly complex criminal history’’ that included overlapping firearms bans. Paulson and other officials declined to go into detail about that criminal history, but Paulson noted it may provoke an examination of the police and justice system that allowed Rehn to be free. “I’ve been policing for 30 years and I’ve never seen anything the likes of this,’’ Paulson said. Police said an autopsy to determine how Rehn died was scheduled for yesterday. The shooting of Wynn touched a personal chord thousands of kilometres away. People in a Nova Scotia community where he once served as a paramedic expressed shock and prayed for his recovery. “For many years, we worked side by side with him in his former career,’’ said a Facebook post from the Bridgewater Police Service, on Nova Scotia’s south shore. “When he made the decision to switch careers and join the RCMP, we supported him. “Our love and support go out to his fam-

was 34, was facing multiple charges dating back over a year, including resisting a peace officer, weapons offences, dangerous driving and possession of stolen property. His voluminous adult criminal record dates back to when he was 18, with convictions that include assault, assault with a weapon, break-ins, having stolen property and possessing illegal drugs. In 2001 he was given a 10-year firearms prohibition.

ily, friends, and colleagues.’’ Stacey Brown, with Emergency Health Services in Nova Scotia said all employees at the agency were thinking of Wynn, as well as Bond. “On behalf of all EHS employees in Nova Scotia, our hearts, thoughts and prayers remain with both RCMP officers, their colleagues and the officers’ family,’’ Brown said in an email. Paula Power, a spokeswoman for St. Albert Public Schools, said Wynn has been a resource officer at Keenooshoyo elementary school for five years. She said his main duty has been to provide drug education for Grade 6 students, but he was frequently in the school speaking with students and parents, and appears annually in red serge for the Remembrance Day assembly. Power said counsellors were to be available at the school Monday for students, as well as for teachers and staff. Wynn is the face of the RCMP for many of the students, who have known him for most of their elementary school years. “It’s tremendously shocking. It is for the whole community. But, when it affects someone with a relationship with a school, it’s different,’’ Power said. Police have said it didn’t appear Wynn and Bond were expecting trouble when they

walked inside the casino and didn’t know the identity of the man they confronted or his background. The suspect fired two shots and police said Wynn didn’t have a chance to fire back. Bond, being an auxiliary constable, wouldn’t have had a gun and normally only carries pepper spray and a baton. Evidence suggests no one else was involved in the shooting. A massive manhunt tracked Rehn to an unoccupied home, where police said it appeared he forced his way in. Police said they surrounded the home tried to establish communication. When that failed, they entered the home and found the man dead. RCMP Asst. Commissioner Marlin Degrand said he has viewed the casino’s security footage. He said the officers were trying to place hands on Rehn when he broke free. Bond was shot first, then Wynn. It was very quick, he said. Paulson said it wasn’t a firepower issue. He said officers were well-equipped. “Frankly, this is not an issue of a tactical response gone bad,” he said. “This is an issue of this individual walking around in conditions that we need to understand whether it was reasonable for this man to be walking around at this time.”

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Workers laid off by Magnotta wants new trial in Jun Lin killing Target face grim job prospects SIDHARTHA BANERJEE

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TORONTO — Laid-off retail workers, including more than 17,000 hit by Target’s decision to pull out of Canada, face grim job prospects as they dust off their resumes and start looking for work, according to labour experts. “I suspect they are feeling some anger and some very genuine fear,’’ said Brock University labour expert Kendra Coulter, noting that many retail-sector staff work only parttime hours. “Many of them will not be eligible for employment insurance and are facing a very scary future.’’ Target Corp. announced last week it would close all 133 locations in Canada less than two years after the U.S. discount retail giant made its foray north of the border by taking over former Zellers locations. Angella MacEwen, the senior economist at the Canadian Labour Congress, said it could take between six months to a year for the employees to find replacement work, particularly given the cyclical slowdown in the retail sector during the postholiday season. “January and February is not a great time to be looking for work and, with a whole bunch of people at the same time flooding the labour market, there are a lot of people who are going to be out of luck,’’ MacEwen said. Workers affected by Target’s exodus from Canada are likely to struggle to pay the bills while they look for their next job, MacEwen said. “These are minimum-wage

jobs, and a lot of Canadians in that position are living paycheque to paycheque and can’t really go six months without regular pay,’’ she said. “It’s looking like it’s going to be a significant struggle for these workers and their communities although, over time, they will be reabsorbed. They will be able to find work eventually.’’ Target is not the only retailer to close stores and lay off workers in Canada recently. Clothing retailer Mexx declared bankruptcy last month and will be closing all of its stores, including 170 in Canada. The company employs 2,800 people worldwide. Meanwhile, Sony plans to close its 14 remaining Canadian locations, a move that will affect 90 employees. The retail cuts come as the broader economy also faces challenges including cuts in the oilpatch. Statistics Canada said the economy lost 10,700 jobs in November and another 4,300 jobs in December as gains in full-time employment failed to keep up with the losses of part-time jobs. The two months of losses followed big gains of 74,100 and 43,100 in September and October, respectively. Jackie Ross at retail recruitment firm JRoss Recruiters said retailers, who are facing reduced foot traffic to their stores due to the growing popularity of online shopping, are likely to be conservative about hiring. However, some of the laid-off workers at Target will be able to move to other service sectors that face staff shortages.

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MONTREAL — Luka Rocco Magnotta is appealing his conviction in the first-degree murder of Jun Lin and wants a new trial. Documents made public by the Quebec Court of Appeal yesterday (Jan. 19) outline several reasons for Magnotta’s attempt to have the five convictions annulled, including the one for killing Lin. The appeal centres primarily on a number of instances in which the defence suggests the judge erred in the case. After a lengthy trial, jurors deliberated for eight days before finding Magnotta guilty on Dec. 23 of premeditated murder and four other charges in Lin’s slaying in May 2012. The first-degree murder conviction carried a sentence of life imprisonment with no

chance of parole for 25 years. Magnotta, 32, was also given the maximum sentences on the four other charges. The documents filed by Toronto-based lawyer Luc Leclair state Quebec Superior Court Justice Guy Cournoyer erred in a number of instances. “The verdicts are unreasonable and unsupported by the evidence and the instructions,’’ one of two motions filed by Leclair read. One motion is a direct appeal of the convictions based on questions of law and could take many months to be heard. In it, the defence argues Cournoyer erred by: • including an instruction to the jury on motive that confused the issue of intent, planning and deliberation, all while failing to tell them motive had to refer specifically to Lin’s murder.

• failing to instruct jurors on a limited use of “bad character’’ evidence relating to Magnotta. • limiting the number of subjects to be covered in surrebuttal — rebuttal to the Crown’s own expert rebuttal witness. • and allowing the jury to discuss the case from the onset instead of waiting until after closing submissions and final instructions were complete. Leclair also argues Cournoyer erred in instructions he provided on the Section 16 mental-disorder defence Magnotta employed. In the second motion, Magnotta is seeking leave to appeal on questions of “mixed fact and law’’ which will require the authorization of the province’s highest court to go forward. A spokesman for Quebec’s director of criminal and penal prosecutions said the appeal doesn’t come as a shock.

Hired Equipment Registration Thompson Nicola District The Thompson Nicola District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is creating its list of registered Equipment for Hire in the Thompson Nicola Service Area for the fiscal year 2015/2016, which begins April 1, 2015. This area includes Kamloops, Sun Peaks, Savona, Barriere, Clearwater, Lytton, Logan Lake, Merritt and Merritt south to Portia. All individuals or companies registered this past year through the District Office in Kamloops will be receiving invitations to re-register their equipment for the coming fiscal year by mail by the end of February. Any individuals or companies who were not registered in 2014, but wish to have their equipment listed, are hereby invited to contact the District Office, either in person or by phone, to obtain the appropriate registration forms. In order to register, you will be required to provide us with proof of ownership documents, a copy of your current Commercial General Liability insurance policy and ICBC insurance paper (where applicable) at the time of registration. We will be unable to register equipment without documentation. Worker’s Compensation Board coverage must be active and in good standing at the time of hire. Only owned or lease-to-own equipment is eligible for registration. Equipment can only be registered in one area in any given year. Seniority is not transferable from area to area. The deadline for new registrations is 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2015. Late registrations will be accepted, but may appear at the bottom of the open list. Note that there is no charge for registering new equipment or for changing or removing equipment information already listed.

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November 26, 1928 - December 3, 2014 It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Edwin Pedersen, who just turned 86 years old. Over the past year Tom has bravely faced many health issues which required major surgery, but he always managed to bounce right back and continued to live a positive life. This time his determination could not help him. Thomas was predeceased by his loving wife Elizabeth in September of 2008, whom he dearly missed. They had been married for 57 years. He is also predeceased by his father and mother, Arthur and Leeilla Pedersen. Tom is survived by his brother Donald (Peggy) Pedersen of Toledo, Ohio, eldest son Tommy (Sherri) Pedersen of Cool, California, son Terry Pedersen of Burnaby, B.C., and daughter Heidi (Dave) Zawislak of Kamloops, B.C. Tom was born in Oakland, California and joined the United States Navy soon after finishing school. During that time, he became pen-pals with his future wife Elizabeth from Kelowna, B.C. After meeting Mom in person and spending time together, they fell in love and married in Kelowna. They moved to Dublin, California where they raised their three children. In California, Tom worked at Kellogg’s and then for the Lawrence Radiation Lab. After coming to Kamloops for a family reunion, they decided it would be a good idea to move back to Canada so Elizabeth could be close to her family after missing them for so many years. When the family moved to Kamloops, Tom got a job at the Weyerhaeuser Pulp Mill and worked for over 20 years in the yard crew. He enjoyed the many friendships he made with all the great guys he worked beside who nicknamed him, “Yankee.” He had some health problems in his last year but never lost his quick wit and sense of humour. Dad enjoyed making people laugh. Even at 85 years old he always gave a “wink” to a kind nurse. When he would get mischievous he would say, “Who me, good ol’ lovable Tom? I wouldn’t do that!” and then flash his charming smile. He enjoyed socializing everywhere he went and making new friends. He could share with you a lot of knowledge and information about many topics because he read a lot. Also, there wasn’t a Louis L’Amour book that he hadn’t read. Tom enjoyed gardening and fishing in his younger days and always loved watching a good John Wayne movie or boxing match on T.V. The family will celebrate Tom’s life after the winter, in the spring of 2015. YOU’LL NEVER WALK ALONE You’re at peace now with Mom, Grandma & Grandpa, cousin Smitty and Dot and Dave’s mom Chrissie, having a good old time together again. You’ll forever be in our hearts and missed always! The family would like to offer special thanks to Dr. Rod Densmore for all his support throughout the years; he was not only Tom’s trusted doctor but also his friend, to Dr. Azad, also Tom’s snow angel on Dominion Street, and to Kamloops Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

Lawrence passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord January 15th, 2015 with his daughters at his side. After many years of Christian service as a Baptist Minister he retired in Kamloops along with his wife Evelyn and best friend, who predeceased him in 2011. Left to cherish his memories are his daughters Susan Daykin, Yvonne (Bernd) Ennig; granddaughters Jody (Vince) Miller, Melanie Brownlee, Stacey Ennig, Melissa (Josh) Hodge; and great-grandchildren Austin and Rebekah Miller. The family would like to express their gratitude to Kamloops Senior’s Village for their care and compassion to Lawrence in the past few years as well as to the doctors and nurses of Royal Inland Hospital Unit 6 S, Unit 4 Medical and the staff of Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice who so lovingly cared for both Lawrence and his family in his last days. Funeral services will be held at Southwest Community Church, 700 Hugh Allan Drive, Kamloops at 1:30 PM, Thursday, January 22, 2015. Donations in lieu of ﬂowers can be made to Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home, Kamloops, BC.

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June Elizabeth, born in Kamloops on January 31, 1939 to Vin and Sarah Harton, passed away peacefully with her family by her side in Kamloops on January 12, 2015. Growing up in Kamloops, Junie spent her days romping with friends, cousins and neighbours, enjoying her school days and many weekend fishing trips, camping with her family. In her teens June began working outside her home, proud to earn her own income. June was a quick study; through the years, her attention to detail, work ethic, and desire to help whenever she could was appreciated by her employers, co-workers and workers she assisted, particularly her years of employment in the office of Fadear Creek Lumber, Balco, and Tolko. In 1956, June started dating Heffley Creek boy Wally Paige. They never looked back and on August 31, 1957, June married her best friend Wally. Joining hands, they began a life filled with enduring friendships, excellent adventures and many a dance, song and get-together. Over the years June and Wally, with their loyal dogs by their side spent countless hours camping and fishing, enjoying the quiet and beauty of local lakes, happy to share their campfire with lifelong friends and new friends made that day. Together they were wonderful parents and grandparents to their three children, four grandchildren and those who lived in their home over the years. They showed love and guidance and were always able to accept change as they watched their family grow and blossom. Everyone was welcome at Wally and June’s; they opened their home and hearts and helped many in need. During the past 20 years, June and Wally worked together managing Riva Ridge Mobile Home Park; they worked side by side, supporting each other and tenants of the park. June liked people and people liked her – she was keen to be part of her neighbourhood while living in Brocklehurst, Barriere, Valemount, Slocan and back again in Barriere. She added color and style with her eye for gardening and landscaping and friendship and fun with backyard summer BBQ’s, Christmas Carolling, Super Bowl & Grey Cup parties, Halloween goodie bags and watching a good storm come in. June made the best potato salad, Chicken Cacciatore and Chili. In recent years and up to last week, June so looked forward to her daily visit to uptown Barriere. She was never too busy to stop and chat along the way, keeping up on the “goings on”. She was pleased to shop local and support her community. She kept the radio tuned to The Bear, Barriere’s local radio station; she thoroughly enjoyed taking time to sit and listen in. June Elizabeth had the most beautiful handwriting; she was funny, witty and a joy to be with; she was feisty, an independent thinker and a very good listener; she was kind and loving. She was so loved and will be so missed. June was a devoted wife for 57 years to the love of her life Wally and a proud and loving mother and mother-in-law to daughter Loranne and husband Dan, son Dwayne and wife Linda, and daughter Kathy and husband Pat. Nana spoiled her four grandchildren, Lindsay (Matt), Justin (Rochelle), Clayton and Zoe, whom she adored more than anything else on earth. June is also survived by older brother Ken (Audrey) and younger brother Pat, lifelong best friends Garry & Doris Hogg, her large extended family and many other dear friends. Auntie June is also lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. June was predeceased by her parents Vin and Sarah Harton. A celebration for June will be held later in the year, when the flowers will be at their best. June’s family is so grateful for the extraordinary kindness and compassion shown by staff at RIH, our Nurse Erin, and Marjorie Willoughby Hospice House. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in June’s name to Marjorie Willoughby Hospice House. Arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, Barriere, BC, 250-672-1999. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.NTFuneral.com.

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Each Loss ... Each loss is very diﬀerent, The pain is so severe. Will I ever stop missing This one I loved so dear? Good times we had together, The moments that we shared We didn’t have to tell each other How much we really cared. I never dreamed you’d go away, Never thought of sorrow. So sure you’d always be here Took for granted each tomorrow. Now my life is all confused Since you went away. You took a part of me And for help I daily pray. But when God sent you to me He never said that you were mine, That I could keep you always – Only borrowed for a time. Now, He’s called you home, I’m sad and I shed tears. Yet I’m glad He loaned you to me And we had these many years.

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RON KOPYTKO February 13, 1967 - January 21, 2012

Though his smile is gone forever and his hand we cannot touch, We still have so many memories of the one we loved so much. His memory is our keepsake with which we will never part, God has him in his keeping, we have him in our hearts. Love Dad, Mom Leann, Jake & Alyssa Darren, Taura, Tyra & Madison Chad, Melanie, Mitchell & Jorja

BERTA “INGE” ALLGAIER 1928 - 2015

Following complications from a stroke, Inge peacefully slipped away January 10 , 2015 after a full, productive and wonderful life. Born in Ravensburg, Germany, she came to Canada in 1955 to join husband Eugene “Gene” who had arrived the previous year to work and set up a home in Kamloops for his wife and first son, Gerald. Gene worked at Valley Dairy, the Sawmill and finally as a carpenter for McGregor Construction while Mom tended the home front, bearing two more sons Ralph and then Roy. On weekends Gene built his first house basically by himself, on Fairview Avenue and moved his family in. Mom planted and tended the garden, cooked all the meals, read to the children at night and made friends with all the neighbours. When Gene made the decision to start his own company, Inge easily learned bookkeeping, business management and excellent customer relations skills. In the mid-sixties Gene joined the Canadian House Builders Association to discuss common concerns, upgrade their education and promote professional standards. Inge was the Secretary-Treasurer for many years. She was unanimously voted Lifetime Member by the Association. Between keeping a sharp eye on family and Association finances, Inge’s pragmatic and loving touch with gardening became a local force when she joined the Kamloops Garden Club. After winning numerous prizes for flowers and vegetables she became a provincial garden judge. Her love of Kamloops and area didn’t mean she was unaware of the rest of the world. She loved to travel; South America twice, Asia a couple of times and Europe every few years. In the gambling halls of Las Vegas, Reno and lately Washington State, she was a careful and cunning blackjack player who invariably came home with more money than when she left. She experienced health issues in the past ten years but that didn’t keep her from entertaining and cooking superlative food for family and friends at home and at the Shuswap lakeside cabin. She doted on her two grandchildren, Kevin and Claire; kept the large garden up until recently while staying in constant touch with her many friends. Vicky and Rudolf Recklau were friends for over 50 years and shared many life’s experiences with our family. A special bond developed between her, Marie and Felix Fuchs who were in her heart part of her family. They had many trips and adventures together with much laughter shared between them. At her request, there will be no service but she did want one thing from all those who knew her. Please, in the spring, plant a tree in the memory of a fine Lady, a loving Mother, Grandmother and an excellent wife.

DERRICK MOFFAT It is with deepest regret and immense sorrow that we announce the passing of Derrick Roland Stephen Moffat on the morning of December 1st, 2014, after a brief and valiant struggle with a re-occurrence of esophageal cancer. Derrick is greatly missed by his loving wife Donna, his mother Annie Moffat, mother –in-law Martha Davidson, and his sisters and brothers, Valerie and Jeffrey Moffat, Terry, Cathy and Tammy Davidson and Mike and Susan Parks. He also left behind an army of family, friends, students and co-workers who miss him daily and mourn his loss keenly. Derrick (Tiny) was an imposing figure at 6’8” tall, who could appear intimidating. However, his appearance belied a caring and gentle heart. Funny, filled with imagination and generous of spirit Derrick was a loving husband, loyal friend and dedicated teacher. His chosen profession and true passion was cooking and he dedicated his life to the preparation and sharing of food with family, friends and customers. He graduated from high school in Chase, B.C. and at the age of 17 enrolled immediately at VCC to pursue his education and apprenticeship in Vancouver, B.C. He worked in Vancouver in several establishments, including Someplace Else Restaurant, The Queen Elizabeth Theatre Restaurant, Horizon’s on Burnaby Mountain, The University Club and the prestigious Vancouver Club. In 1999 he left Vancouver to take a position in the Culinary Arts Program at the University College of the Cariboo, now Thompson Rivers University. A skilled chef and consultant, Derricks career included many highlights, cooking for Prime Ministers, Heads of State and top CEOs, but catering weddings for friends, providing sumptuous feasts for festive family occasions, taking students on field trips to compete in various events, to Whitehorse to cook for the BC and Yukon Winter Games or to Whistler to cook for the Olympics were his favorite moments, because he could truly share his love of food and his passion for all things culinary in a very real and intimate way. As anyone who knew Derrick knows, good food, good music and good stories were the reward for a job well done … and so, to honour a life well lived, we will gather at his most recent workplace, the Culinary Arts building on the campus of Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. for a Celebration of Life ceremony followed by what may prove to be the largest kitchen party ever. At that time we will announce the creation of an award in his name for students enrolled in the Culinary program, a tangible reminder of his dedication to his students and his commitment to his profession. Should you wish to make a contribution to this fund, in lieu of flowers, you may send a donation to the Thompson Rivers Foundation, (either by cheque or online) clearly marked the “Derrrick Moffat Coeur d’Or Culinary Arts Award”, alternately, you may also bring your donations to the life Celebration in January. Please ensure all donations include your name and contact information. Memorials and other information can be found by searching on the Schoening’s website: www.schoeningfuneralservice. com or on Facebook at DC Moffat. I look forward to seeing many of his friends and colleagues there and in the meantime, on behalf of myself, his mum and his brothers and sisters, thank you for your expressions of sorrow and support, and your continued offers of assistance. We all appreciate them more that words can express. In shared sorrow and loss, Schoenings Funeral Service Donna Moffat 250-374-1454

VIOLET MARGARET BOSA March 29, 1921 - January 14, 2015 Violet Margaret Bosa peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 14, 2015. Violet was born on March 29, 1921 and was raised in Fernie, BC; one of 12 children born to Nicholas and Rose Miscisco. While in Fernie, she met and fell in love with her husband Virginio “John” Bosa. They lived in Osoyoos, and then moved to Kamloops in 1954 where they raised their three children, Russel (Judy) Bosa, Larry Bosa and Lorna (Kim) Clow. Violet and “my John” built the Beach Motel which they operated until they retired. The CWL and CanItal Ladies were two of the societies that Violet was a part of throughout her life. Violet was a loving and caring grandmother to her ﬁve grandchildren, Nathan (Miranda) Bosa, Michael (Jesse) Bosa, Ashleah (Lee) Salter, Riley (Christina) Clow and Layne (Joey Bot) Clow. Her eight great-grandchildren were always a source of entertainment for her; Kierra, Hannah, Mica, Matteo, Carmine, Isobelle, Oliver and Alexander. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Father Martin Peyton on Thursday, January 22nd at 1:00 pm at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Burial to follow at Hillside Cemetery. Our family would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to the staff of the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice in Kamloops. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made to the hospice. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454

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TO ALL PARENTS ... By Edgar Guest “I’ll lend you for a little time A child of Mine” He said, “For you to love while he lives, And mourn when he is dead. It may be six or seven years, Or twenty-two or three, But will you, till I call him back Take care of him for Me? He’ll bring his charms to gladden you, And should his stay be brief, You’ll have his lovely memories As solace for your grief. I cannot promise he will stay Since all from earth return, But there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn. I’ve looked the wide world over In my search for teachers true, And from the throngs that crowd life’s lanes I have selected you. Now will you give him all your love, Nor think the labour vain, Not hate Me when I come To call and take him back again? I fancied that I heard them say Dear Lord, Thy will be done. For all the joy this child shall bring, The risk of grief we’ll run. We’ll shelter him with tenderness. We’ll love him while we may, And for the happiness we’ve known Forever grateful stay. And should the angels call for him Much sooner than we’d planned, We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes And try to understand.

The Ship I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is on object of beauty & strength & I stand & watch her, until at length, she is only a speck of white cloud just wheret he seas & sky meet and mingle with each other. Then someone at my side exclaims, “There, she’s gone!” Gone where? Gone from my sight, that is all. She is just as large as she was when she left my side & just as able to bear her load of living freight to the place of her destination. Her diminished size is in me, not her. And just at the moment when someone at my side says she is gone, there are other eyes watching for her coming and other voices ready to take up the glad shout “There she comes!”.

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for some much-needed rest and relaxation. Perhaps no vacation option offers that balance better than river cruising. Unlike ocean cruising, river cruising emphasizes the destination, allowing guests to reach more cities and attractions than they could access via ocean cruising or bus tours. And, in between locales, cruisers can still kick their feet up and enjoy majestic views so they don’t miss out on any of that coveted R&R. That ability to offer the best of both worlds is one reason river cruises continue to grow in popularity. The fastest-growing segment of the cruising industry, river cruising has increased at double digit rates for the past several years, tripling the growth rate of ocean

cruising over that time. First-time river cruisers can make their experience even more memorable by employing a few tricks of the trade. • Compare allinclusive offerings. Before booking a river cruise, shop around and compare each company’s allinclusive offerings. Though logic might suggest every “allinclusive” offer is the same, that might not always be the case. All-inclusive pricing typically features accommodations and all onboard meals, but some companies sweeten their all-inclusive packages with extras. Viking River Cruises, for example, offers daily guided shore excursions and culturally relevant multi-media talks in

its all-inclusive package. Compare all-inclusive offerings to find the best fit for you. • Book early. Booking early has its benefits with most vacation options, and river cruising is no exception. Some cruise lines offer great deals for passengers who book early, and these deals might include airfare incentives that can drastically reduce the cost of international airfare. • Remember the essentials. Once your trip is booked, don’t forget to pack the essentials, including all relevant travel documents. International travellers will need their airline tickets and passport, and it’s also a good idea to notify your bank and creditcard company that

you will be travelling overseas. This ensures you will be able to use your ATM card and credit card at will without raising a red flag with your bank and credit card company back home. In addition, pack any medication you’re currently taking and, though seasickness or nausea is highly unlikely when travelling on a river, any additional over-thecounter medications that might help you counter any unforeseen bouts of indigestion or headache. • Be a traveller for all seasons. Some river cruises will take travelers to a host of cities and quaint locales. Viking River Cruises passengers frequently awake in an exciting new destination each day, enjoying new scenery and vistas that

lots of towns or countries on the same trip, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here are 12 European rivers just waiting for you to discover them: • The Danube: flows for some 3,020 km through Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Moldavia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Ukraine. • The Douro: 897 km through Spain and Portugal. • The Elbe: 1,091 km crossing the Czech Republic and Germany. • The Garonne: 647 km through France and Spain.

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need of a list! Here are just a few things that I felt inspired to do with the 345-horsepower V60: 1) Have fun. 2) Find some snow and play in it. 3) Paint my toenails the same colour as its exterior. You know, because it’s what all the cool kids are doing. 4) Impress first-time Volvo passengers with its competency. 5) Make a Polestar joke (or many) and see how many people laugh at my sharp wit. 6) Make use of its 692L cargo capacity. 7) Accelerate quickly. Make someone’s day. And the list could go on . . . The Lower Mainland doesn’t experience the wrath of winter as other parts of Canada do. Regardless, this V60 warmed up in a flash. Minutes into my drive, the heated seats in full swing, the heated steering wheel toasting my fingers, and the hot air blowing out of the vents. The Swedes know cold and how to keep it outside. The car’s handling prowess can be attributed to its front and rear Öhlins shock absorbers, MacPherson front and multilink independent rear suspension. This V60 gives you the confidence you’d like in turns while having a blast and making sure occupants are comfortable. As for playing in the

Under its hood of the Volvo V60 Polestar is a 3.0L, turbocharged T6 engine that produces the aforementioned 345 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque.

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erating quickly, that would be welcome, but not necessary. Speaking of acceleration, getting up to 100km/h from zero takes a mere 4.9 seconds. Getting you back to zero is made possible by using Polestar’s 14.6-inch ventilated front discs matched with six-piston Brembo calipers with 11.8-inch ventilated discs in the rear.

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Retracing the history of North Kamloops The Kamloops Heritage Commission wants your help telling the forgotten stories of the North Shore TIM PETRUK STAFF REPORTER tim@kamloopsthisweek.com

The Kamloops Heritage Commission is hoping to bring some of the Tournament Capital’s local history to the forefront with a series of commemorative kiosks on the North Shore. “We’re trying to show kind of a collage of the history of North Kamloops,” said Patrick Lindsay, one of the commission’s directors. “We want to use McArthur Island as a major centre where we can tell a little bit of the history of the North Shore.” Lindsay said the project would see a series of kiosks — like the one on the south side of the Red Bridge — erected all over North Kamloops, explaining some of the area’s history. “I don’t know if a lot of people in Kamloops know there was an area called German Town down at the end of Tranquille,” he said. “It’s things like that — and we’re trying to find some of the people who might remember these places, or who might have some pictures.” Lindsay said the commission will float its plan before city council this spring. A cost for the endeavour is still unclear, but the Red Bridge kiosk came with a price tag of $1,500. “We’re going to start off small,” he said. “We’re thinking maybe three to five.” If you have memories or photos of pieces of North Kamloops history — even if they’re obscure — call Lindsay at 250-374-1267.

ALL PHOTOS COURTESY KAMLOOPS MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES The map above shows the reaches of the B.C. Fruitlands empire, which covered basically all of what is now North Kamloops and much of the North Thompson Valley heading toward Heffley. The photo on the top left shows what the Fruitlands land looked like, while the photo below it shows the demolition of the Black Bridge in 1972. The photo to the left shows the Tranquille Sanatorium, which opened in 1908.

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NEW! Arbour Aboriginal Artists FREE Collective Youth Workshops with Chris Bose Arbour Collective provides opportunities for youth and adults to create art, learn new creative methods and exhibit or perform in the Kamloops area. By supporting work that confronts and challenges stereotypes, hidden histories and stolen voices, the Arbour Collective seeks to inspire and empower through creativity. Collective members will be working in the studios on select Thursdays January through June. Youth and adults of all nationalities are invited to drop in to participate. All materials are provided. No experience is necessary. This program is generously sponsored by Urban Systems Foundation. Kamloops Art Gallery Jan 29 6:00-9:00 PM Thu #238241 Feb 12 Thu

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Westsyde Neighbourhood Centre Jan 21-Feb 18 9:30-10:30 AM Wed #234083 NEW! Gluten-free Baking $45 This program will cover the basics of glutenfree baking. A variety of alternatives to wheat flour will be used and discussed. Participants will also take home a bag of gluten-free baking mix. This program is offered in partnership with Interior Community Services. Mt. Paul United Church Jan 24 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Sat #235082 + 0 0 55 www.kamloops.ca/ezreg

Bryan Daly, Barry Deacon and Ernie Beadle at the Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina on Jan. 8.

THE THREE AMIGOS RIDE INTO CHILE Kamloopsians Ernie Beadle, Barry Deacon and Bryan Daly are on their motorcycles, attempting to drive from the southernmost tip of South America to Kamloops. While the idea for the trip started as an adventure for the three men, more than 16 months of planning led to a charitable component. As they make their way from South America to Kamloops, Beadle, Daly and Deacon are soliciting donations for the Kamloops Hospice Association on their blog, motociclistasamigos.wordpress.com, before hosting a special BARRY: Ernie and I were up early, eager to start the day. We were all coffeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d and pretty much packed up before we even heard a rustle from Bryanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tent. Eventually, we did get going, a little late by most standards, but what are you gonna do? We travelled out over the 20 miles of gravel, then another 15 or so miles of awesome, twisty roads into the Perito Moreno Glacier. The glacier and its face are just massive. Some time ago, I investigated a story about this glacier. Apparently, at the time of that story, this glacier is the only one on Earth that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t shrinking.

presentation about their trip at the Kamloops Hospice Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dinner and dance on April 17 at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre. KTW will publish occasional updates from the Three Amigosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; journey, updates taken from their online blog, which is detailed and highly entertaining. This past weekend, the trio was in Santiago, Chile, still trying to get repair work done on two of the bikes. The following blog update is from Jan. 9 and describes a highway mishap and subsequent adventure:

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still true. It was magnificent and we got to witness some huge blocks fall off and crash into the water. We headed out, back to El Calafate to grab some lunch and restock our provisions and cash. On a slightly downhill run just entering town, there was a backhoe working in the right lane â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and a large wet spot on the polished concrete road where we were travelling about 60 or 70 km/h. Bryan was ahead and dodged to the left. I thought it was because of the backhoe, but I was wrong â&#x20AC;&#x201D; heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d actually hit the wet spot and was in a partial slide.

When I hit it the water, the Wee (my bike) went straight down and Ernie, behind us, had to do some nifty handling, not only managing his own skid, but avoiding me and the Wee lying on the road ahead, in addition to the backhoe blocking one lane. Bryan was ahead and saw me go down, but he had to keep going some hundred yards to avoid getting hit by the downed bike that was chasing him. The Wee lost the left front blinker and most of the shifter. The crash bent the clutch lever and cracked a chunk out of the fairing. Other than my pride, I was fine.

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COMMUNITY Development of a pest management plan Facilities — Application #FBC-FAC-2015, FEI-FAC-2015 Applicant: FortisBC Suite 100 - 1975 Springfield Road Kelowna, B.C. V1W 7V7

Email: pestmanagementplans@ fortisbc.com Tel: 1-866-436-7847 Fax: 250-469-8096

Attention: vegetation management The purpose of the proposed Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to manage vegetation, including noxious weeds and invasive plants, within facilities, which include generation facilities, switching, compressor, valve, metering, odorant stations, substations, farm taps, buildings, structures, tower compounds, access roads and storage yards within the FortisBC service area. The FortisBC service area is located in proximity to the communities of Creston, Crawford Bay, Kaslo, Slocan, South Slocan, Nelson, Castlegar, Salmo, Trail, Fruitvale, Grand Forks, Greenwood, and Midway, in the Okanagan Valley from Osoyoos to Kelowna, and in the Similkameen Valley from Princeton to Keremeos.

The Amigos get down and dirty in Argentina as repairs are necessary early in the journey.

I dodged a bullet on that one. A super-slick, wet, polished aggregate-concrete road and a backhoe right there had all the makings for a real catastrophe. Whew! Hope I learn from my mistakes!

BRYAN: On this trip, we are wearing all of our motorcycle gear all of the time. Barry escaped this fall with a minor tear in his pants after sliding about 200 feet. Afterwards, he jumped up and was picking up his bike before we could catch a picture — merde! The gear did its thing and Barry proved once again he is one freakin’ tough newly minted senior citizen. Not even shaken! Wow! BARRY: We hit a restaurant, fuelled up and hit a couple of banks for cash. Local currency is an ongoing problem as the ATMs won’t let you get much and credit card use is very limited. What is really weird is that U.S. money is very unpopular and we generally have to beg to use it. We head off for Tres Lagos, a way point on today’s ride. A few miles outside Tres Lagos, road construction puts us on a really rough detour and it continues right through town. We cannot get back to the main road and, through the confusion, I suspect, our navigator puts us on another rough gravel road, although there should be a town 30 kilometres ahead. Turns out there is no town, but Laguna Grande is only 40 kilometres away and it is said to have an airport. Off we go but, after only 10 kilometres, the Wee takes a rock in through the chain-way. It tears the clutch cable out, the chain jumps off the sprockets, tears out the chain tensioner in the swing arm and obviously does some damage to oil seals or bearings. We can’t see because she is losing oil big time. There’s a sense this could be serious. We’re already concerned as the day is getting late and fuel is running down Where the hell are we? And now the Wee is in trouble. Oh well, at least Ernie’s happy as he finally gets to tow me. We send Bryan ahead to check out the town with the air strip and Ernie drags me along. Keep in mind this gravel road is a challenge under any circumstances and we move at about 20 km/h. After an hour, Ernie’s bike is heating up, so we stop and in comes a message from Bryan. No town, no airport — nothing but an abandoned old farm. (No farmer’s daughters either!) Ernie and I continue for another half-hour, but his bike is really starting to run rough. One Amigo down is bad enough. We don’t need two.

The pest management methods proposed for use include physical (non-chemical) treatment methods (selective slashing, girdling, hand pulling, weed trimming, mowing, pruning, geotextiles and stump removal), the release of biological control agents (insects), cultural control methods (grass seeding), and the use of pesticides (herbicides). The common name (and examples of trade names) of the pesticides proposed for use under this plan include: aminopyralid, aminocyclopyrachlor, chlorsulfuron (Telar), clopyralid (Transline), 2-4 Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, dicamba (Vanquish), diuron (Karmex),flumioxazin, fluroxpyr, glyphosate (Roundup, Roundup Weathermax, Glyphos, Vantage, Vantage Plus), hexazinone (Velpar), indaziflam, imazapyr (Arsenal), metsulfuronmethyl, picloram (Tordon 22K), simazine (Simadex, Princep) and triclopyr (Garlon 4 or Garlon Ultra). Application methods include: foliar, soil, wick/wipe-on and cut surface, using backpack, wick/wipe-on applicator, squirt bottle, injection tools and handgun (power hose and nozzle).

After a rough day on the road for the Kamloopsians , an abandoned slaughterhouse in the middle of nowhere provided refuge for the night.

As we stop, Bryan’s lights come into view. What a relief. We must be close. It wasn’t really a break. In the farmhouse, there was a large shed. Looking around later, we’re thinking it was an old slaughterhouse, but Ernie managed to get in a side door and open the big front door. We brought in the bikes. It’s nice to get out of the weather as it looks like a storm is headed at us. We begin to look at our options — bleak to say the least. Many times, especially out snowmobiling, I’ve had that sinking feeling when the day gets late, someone’s machine breaks down and a sense of dread arrives. Let me tell you, 25,000 kilometres from home, in an old slaughterhouse on a gravel road miles from anywhere — this was a whole new experience. We poured some drinks and just started laughing. Several drinks and a lot of laughs later, we bedded down for the night. About the only thing we had going for us was that we had contacted one of our back-up members back in Kamloops, Mark Foan, and he was already researching what had happened to the Wee. Mark was pulling up schematics of my drive system and his opinion was that we might get lucky. He was pretty certain of what parts we would need and where we could get them. I messaged Mark at 7:30 a.m. our time and he responded immediately, even though it was 2:30 a.m. in Kamloops. Mark messaged with us throughout the day with the best places to go for servicing. He even briefed us on our incoming weather. Thanks a million, Mark, you’re the best.

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WEEKLY CROSSWORD

ACROSS 1. Point that is one point E of due S 4. Slithered 8. Brain and spinal cord(abbr.) 11. Direct the steering of a ship 13. Chops with irregular blows 15. Plural of hilum 16. Incline from vertical (geo.) 17. Simple word forms 18. Paddles 19. Roman garment 21. Meat skewers 23. Ethiopia (abbr.) 25. The cry made by sheep 26. Beatty-Benning movie

30. Concealed 33. Political action committee 34. High rock piles (Old English) 35. Scottish county (abbr.) 36. Goat and camel hair fabric 37. A very large body of water 38. Fabric stain 39. Israeli city ___ Aviv 40. Shoe’s underside 42. Military legal corps 43. Patti Hearst’s captors 44. Undecided 48. ‘__ death do us part 49. Supervises flying 50. Many headed monsters 54. Literary language of Pakistan

HOROSCOPES

57. Halo 58. Hawaiian hello 63. Lubricants 65. Mild exclamation 66. Greek fresh-water nymph 67. Nickname for grandmother 68. A restaurant bill 69. Automaker Ransom E. 70. A young man

DOWN 1. Singular cardinals hypothesis (abbr.) 2. Small water craft 3. Opposite of ecto 4. The woman 5. Skeletal muscle

6. Devoid of warmth and cordiality 7. Decameter 8. Italian goodbye 9. Mediation council 10. Impudence 12. A desert in S Israel 14. Japanese seaport 15. Nob or goblin 20. Ingested 22. Swiss river 24. Protects head from weather 25. Lava rock 26. Designer identifier 27. 34470 FL 28. Petrified ancient animal 29. Gas used in refrigeration 30. Journeys to Mecca 31. 8th month, Jewish calendar 32. Small indefinite quantity 33. Taps 41. Extremely high frequency 44. Iguanidae genus 45. From the Leaning Tower’s city 46. Cologne 47. Moses’ elder brother (Bible) 50. A minute amount (Scott) 51. Hindu name for 4 epochs 52. Faded and dull 53. Radioactivity unit 55. The face of a clock 56. The inner forearm bone 59. Tai language of the Mekong region 60. Embrocate 61. Possessed 62. Public promotions 64. Sorrowful

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Postpone chores that are not essential, Gemini. This way you can make the most of your upcoming free time with friends and family.You deserve a little break now and again.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, try to avoid stretching yourself too thin in the coming weeks.Your ambition and energy are at an all-time high, but if you do not slow down, you can easily get burnt out.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

It’s impossible for people to try to contain all of your energy this week, Leo. Direct your energy in a positive way and use it to reach your goals. possibilities.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Express your feelings without any inhibition,Virgo. Others will appreciate your honesty, especially if you employ some tact when sharing your opinions.

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January 20-26, 2015 LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Your desires make it seem like anything is within reach this week,Taurus.You may have to work a little harder to achieve your goals, but hard work is its own reward.

B I G N AT E

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

There is no harm in being ambitious,Aries. But a little humility to accompany that ambition can go a long way.Accept any recognition you earn in an appropriate manner.

FRANK & ERNEST

Libra, no matter how crazy your life is right now, you still manage to come out looking no worse for wear. You have a handy way of making lemonade out of sour lemons.

Your long-term career opportunities are looking good, Scorpio. If you do what makes you happy, you will always end up on top and financial rewards will follow.

Sagittarius, although you see lucrative career opportunities at every bend, you are not ready to make a big change.You will know when the moment has come to make a change.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Proceed gently if you want to make any real progress, Capricorn.You’re feeling more optimistic, but you still need to exercise caution. Common sense can keep you grounded.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, friends may arrive at your home with plans for fun and adventure.Any kind of celebration or social situation is what you crave right now. Go ahead and enjoy yourself.

MATH MINDBENDER SNOW WUSSIES

Some people stay home when it snows. Let us say that with 5 cm of snow, 10% of people stay home. With another 5 cm, 10% of the 90% also stay home. Another 5 cm and 10% of those who braved the outdoors at 10 cm also stay home. And on and on at each 5 cm, 10% of those who braved the weather at the previous snow level decide that home is where the hearth is and ask the others where the hot chocolate is anyway. How much snow does it take to have at least half of the general population stay home?

Send your answer to editor@kamloopsthisweek.com. Deadline is 4 p.m. on Friday, January 23. Answer to last week’s Still More Marbles puzzle:

There are 4 red, 9 orange, 2 yellow, 1 green, 6 blue, and 8 violet marbles.

Winner: KTW reader Bill Motiuk wins a copy of the book, Peace Pipe Dreams by Darrell Dennis This puzzle is by Gene Wirchenko. His blog, genew.ca, has other puzzles and articles.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Don’t worry about a potential conflict, Pisces. In due time you will realize this was nothing to get worked up about.

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Houses, condos, duplexes, suites, etc. (3 months max.)

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Lost & Found Found: Set of dentures on the North Shore. 250-318-8800.

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Career Opportunities

Commercial or Conveyancing Legal Assistant Mair Jensen Blair LLP is a busy, progressive ofďŹ ce with a respectful work environment. For more information about the ďŹ rm, visit mjblaw.com. We are looking for an experienced commercial legal assistant, or an experienced conveyancer willing to be trained as a commercial assistant. Apply in conďŹ dence to 700 - 275 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 6H6, or email info@mjblaw.com

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DIRECTOR OF YOUTH SERVICES Interior Community Services (ICS) is currently seeking a highly experienced Director of Youth Services to oversee all areas of youth programming within our organization. The Director of Youth Services is responsible for providing organizational leadership and strategic direction to all areas of ICS youth programs and will report directly to the Chief Operating OfďŹ cer. QualiďŹ cations

call 250.828.5104 or visit

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â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in the social services ďŹ eld (unionized environment preferred)

FULL-TIME LEGAL ASSISTANTS

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Our full-service law ďŹ rm located in Kamloops, BC provides quality legal services to clients throughout BCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful Interior region. We are currently seeking full-time legal assistants for positions in multiple areas of practice. A strong candidate will demonstrate their experience in legal work by possessing many or all of the following characteristics: t 4PMJE VOEFSTUBOEJOH PG MBX mSN QPMJDJFT BOE QSPDFEVSFT t 1SPEVDUJPO PG BDDVSBUF MFHBM EPDVNFOUT XJUI NJOJNBM TVQFSWJTJPO t 0SHBOJ[BUJPO BOE QSJPSJUJ[BUJPO PG OVNFSPVT UBTLT BOE BCJMJUZ UP DPNQMFUF UIFN VOEFS UJHIU UJNF DPOTUSBJOUT t $BQBDJUZ UP QSPPGSFBE NBUFSJBM GPS HSBNNBUJDBM UZQPHSBQIJDBM PS TQFMMJOH FSSPST t &YDFMMFOU JOUFSQFSTPOBM TLJMMT UP DPNNVOJDBUF BOE GPMMPX JOTUSVDUJPOT FGGFDUJWFMZ GSPN MBXZFST DMJFOUT BOE TUBGG BOE UP QSPWJEF JOGPSNBUJPO XJUI DPVSUFTZ BOE EJQMPNBDZ t "CJMJUZ UP NBOBHF TUSFTT CBMBODJOH XPSL BOE IPNF MJGF FGGFDUJWFMZ t "CPWF BWFSBHF DPNQVUFS TLJMMT 8PSE &YDFM 0VUMPPL &TJMBX SFUSJFWBM BOE EJTUSJCVUJPO PG mMFT BT XFMM BT XSJUUFO PS TDBOOFE EPDVNFOUT t 0QFSBUF TUBOEBSE PGmDF FRVJQNFOU IBSEXBSF BOE TPGUXBSF A certiďŹ cate of completion for a legal assistant training program is welcome, however, if experience is proven, not necessarily required. The successful candidate will enjoy our small yet friendly and supportive work environment. If you are interested in exploring a position with our ďŹ rm, please send your resume and cover letter to Box #1449 at customerservice@kamloopsthisweek.com outlining speciďŹ c details of your work experience and compensation expectations. Please note that all applications will remain conďŹ dential.

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The Fitzhugh is an award-winning community news organization in beautiful Jasper, Alberta â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the heart of the Canadian Rockies. We are seeking a passionate, driven, and highly creative individual to ďŹ ll the role of Production Manager with our team. Ours is a young, enthusiastic office in a not-so-average mountain town. As soon as the rooftop pool is installed we plan to have regular Friday afternoon diving competitions. The Google compoundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got nothing on us. Working here, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll want to keep your trail mix close to your camera, tucked safely beside those tickets to the next local gig. The Production Manager plans, schedules, strategizes, and oversees all production activities, while playing a fundamental role in the creative direction and graphic design of the newspaper and the advertising within it. You will perform essential functions in layout and design to ensure that the newspaper meets strict print deadlines. The ideal candidate will have: Ĺ¤ Ĺ¤ Ĺ¤

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Strong knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, and IllustratorÂ Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills Ability to execute creative designs, concepts, and layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts Minimum of 3 years experience designing for print, ideally with publishing experience Knowledge of 4 colour print production process Strong attention to detail Ability to meet strict weekly deadlines Ability to multi-task and utilize resources to execute tasks within a deadline oriented environment ConďŹ dence to work independently and in support of business objectives Illustration, photography and advertising experience a bonus

This is an amazing opportunity to ďŹ ll out your portfolio and to join a fun and positive work environment. Please forward your resume to Matt at publisher@ďŹ tzhugh.ca.

Submit your resume with cover letter by Monday January 26th at 4:30 pm to careers@ interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca For further information please visit our website: www.interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca

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Employment Business Opportunities ~ Caution ~ While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in Kamloops This Week are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front. GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected Territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629. Website: www.tcvend.com Sports Business for Sale Peter Puck Hockey Development and Skating Skills Program has been successfully operating in Kamloops for over 28 years and focuses on children aged 4-12 years old. This year round business offers hockey skills sessions in the fall and winter months, hockey tournaments in the spring and hockey camps in the summer months. Check out the website at: www.peterpuckhockey.ca or call Dianna at 250-3760072 or email: dianna@peter puckhockey.ca

Career Opportunities Weekend/Relief Cook - The Shores Retirement Residence is hiring experienced cooks. Email resume to sharen. marteny@shoresretirement.ca

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking EXPERIENCED CLASS 1 Drivers, F/T, P/T for California & Arizona produce hauling, excellent pay and benefits, safety bonus and home time. Call Jerry or Bill 1-877-539-1750. SUTCO IS seeking U.S. qualified Class 1 Drivers, steady year round dedicated runs and over the road work available. We offer group health benefits, pension, e logs, and auto deposit pay. apply on line at sutco.ca/fax resume and abstract to (250) 357 -2009/call 1 888 357 2612 ext.230

We require qualified US capable Class 1 drivers immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Education/Trade Schools APPLY NOW: A $2,500 Penny Wise scholarship is available for a woman entering the Journalism Certiﬁcate Program at Langara College in Vancouver. Application deadline April 30, 2015. Email applications: fbula@langara.bc.ca For more information visit: www.bccommunitynews. com/ our-programs/scholarship FOODSAFE COURSE by Certiﬁed Instructor January 17th & 27th February 21st &24th 8:30am-4:30pm $70 Pre-register by phoning Market Safe Workshop $90 on February 25th 250-554-9762

HUNTER & FIREARMS Courses. Next C.O.R.E. February 21st & 22nd.. Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L. February 1st, Sunday. Challenges, Testing ongoing daily. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

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SYLVAN Learning Centre (Kamloops tel: 250-851-3829) seeking Experienced Tutors in Math and Reading. Saturdays and late afternoon. Email: mikemcrae@telus.net fax 250851-3819.

Employment

Help Wanted

Busy professional ofﬁce requires full time Ofﬁce Manager. Successful candidate will be well-organized, detail-minded and be able to multi-task. Microsoft Word, Excel and Sage 50 (Simply Accounting) experience is essential. Salary commensurate with experience. Please E-Mail resume with cover letter to: info.frilan@frilan.ca. Will be interviewing immediately.

EARN EXTRA $$$

KTW requires door to door substitute carriers for all areas in the city. Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462 I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679

is looking for substitute distributors for door-to-door deliveries. Vehicle is required. For more information please call the Circulation Department at

250-374-0462

LEGAL ASSISTANT The law ﬁrm of Watson & Haines is seeking an experienced conveyancing/commercial assistant for a one year maternity leave commencing late March, 2015. Please forward your resume to ci@watsonhaines.ca

Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries. Call 250-374-0462 for more information.

NEED EXTRA CASH? LOOKING FOR A WAY TO FUNDRAISE FOR YOUR CLUB OR TEAM? JOIN THE YELLOW PAGES TEAM TODAY! We are looking for individuals or organizations with a car or small truck, to deliver the Yellow Pages Phone Book, in the Kamloops area. How can you apply? Contact Melissa melissa.thomas@yp.ca Phone: 1-800-268-3550 *January Start* Seeking Resident Manager couple that are willing to consider relocation. Must have strong communication skills, be computer literate and experience with the Residential Tenancy Branch an asset. Basic maintenance skills for plumbing, drywall, carpentry a must. Please submit resume via fax: 778-471-7170, email:

Services

Sales

Financial Services

Handypersons

Stucco/Siding

ADVERTISING Consultants: Our company is always looking for great sales representatives to add to our team. Our business requires a highly organized individual with ability to multi-task in a fun, fastpaced team environment. Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required. Excellent communication skills, valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are necessary. If you have a passion for the advertising business, are creative and thrive on challenges, we want to hear from you. Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to:khall@aberdeenpublishing.com We thank all applicants; only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a signiﬁcant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-3511783.

Trades, Technical

kamloopsapartmentrent@shaw.ca

or drop off at 109 Victoria Street.

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 IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161. LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

The Kamloops Child Development Society has an opening for a full-time ECE. Four days/wk, 9hr. shifts. Criminal Records check required. An IT and a Class 4 license will be considered assets. This position starts February 2, 2015. Send resume to: peter@telus.net

Classiﬁeds Get Results!

Medical/Dental

Deliver Kamloops This Week

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!

Fitness/Exercise WE will pay you to exercise!

Only 3 issues a week!

call 250-374-0462

Work Wanted

for a route near you!

HOME & YARD HANDYMAN If you need it done, Give us a call ! Steve 250-320-7774.

Electrical

6809086

Responsibilities include the administration and documentation of meetings, processes, and results; coordinating meeting and event logistics; promoting Shared Care projects and their results; and performing other related duties as required. Strong administrative and problem solving skills are required. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential. If you are someone who thrives on collaboration and inﬂuencing positive change please send a cover letter and resume to: Thompson Region Division of Family Practice Attention: Shared Care Project Coordinator Selection Committee ThompsonRegion@divisionsbc.ca Please go to https://www.divisionsbc.ca/thompson/careers to download and review the detailed position description. We thank all applicants who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

250-377-3457

Prevent E. coli Infection (“Hamburger Disease”) Cook all ground beef until there is No Pink AND the juices run clear!

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.

Landscaping YOUR BUSINESS HERE

Only $150/month Run your 1x1 semi display classiﬁed in every issue of Kamloops This Week

Call 250-371-4949

Help Wanted

Call Gerry 250-574-4602

sundanceelectric.ca

Help Wanted

Mechanic We are currently seeking qualified applicants for Mechanic T.Q. – Operations Division. The applicants must provide services to the School District for the repair and servicing of school district vehicles. This is a temporary position. Salary of $28.87 per hour. Further information on this opportunity and how to apply can be obtained by visiting Make a Future website at www.makeafuture.ca. Deadline for applications is Friday, January 23, 2014 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

6800871

Help Wanted

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap)

“A” Licensed and Bonded Serving Kamloops Small Jobs & Silver Label on older Mobile Homes

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap)

Career Opportunities

Reporting to the Thompson Region Shared Care Lead, the successful candidate will assist in the coordination, communications, administration, and evaluation of all Thompson Region’s Shared Care projects. The individual should be comfortable working on multiple projects at a time, managing deadlines, and have experience building and maintaining relationships with a variety of stakeholders. The Shared Care Project Coordinator should be able to take direction, work in a team environment, and be capable of managing their work load and deadlines independently.

For all Deliveries & Dump Runs. Extra large dump trailers for rent. Dump Truck Long and Short Hauls!!

SUNDANCE ELECTRIC

Services Relax and unwind with a full body massage for appointment couples welcome (250) 682-1802

The Thompson Region Division of Family Practice is looking for a skilled, enthusiastic Project Coordinator to join our team.

RICKS’S SMALL HAUL

classiﬁeds@kamloopsthisweek.com

Mind Body Spirit

Steakhouse at Sun Peaks Lodge is hiring experienced line cooks. Email resume to: info@sunpeakslodge.com

Career Opportunities

Services

Employment

CASUAL BUS DRIVERS School District No. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) requires Casual Bus Drivers to work on a casual basis in All Areas. Applicants will have a demonstrated safe driving history as presented by a Driver’s Abstract from the Motor Vehicle Branch. Practical working knowledge of school bus maintenance and repair requirements, along with the ability to deal in a friendly, courteous and effective manner with a variety of passenger situations is required. Drivers must also possess a good knowledge of the North Okanagan-Shuswap Area. The rate of pay is $24.54 per hour. For further information on this opportunity and how to apply can be obtained by visiting Make a Future website at www.makeafuture.ca Deadline for applications is Friday, January 23, 2015. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

6798007 www.arrow.ca

www.arrow.ca

HIRING DRIVERS Kamloops Chips Division

HIRING DRIVERS - Ore haul

Seeking qualiﬁed drivers for immediate openings in our Kamloops, BC chip hauling division.

Seeking qualiﬁed drivers for immediate openings in Ashcroft, B.C. for our Mt. Polley ore haul. We offer: • Full Time, Year Round Work • Home Every Day • Competitive Wage, Beneﬁts & Pension You possess: • Super B driving experience • A clean drivers abstract • References

We offer: • Full Time, Year Round Work • Home Every Day • Competitive Wage, Beneﬁts & Pension You possess: • Super B driving experience • A clean drivers abstract • References

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We are an equal opportunity Employer and we are strongly encouraging First Nations peoples to apply.

Online: jobs.arrow.ca, Email: jobs@arrow.ca, Fax: 250-314-1750, Phone: 1-877-700-4445

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Pets

Heavy Duty Machinery

Animals sold as “purebred stock” must be registrable in compliance with the Canadian Pedigree Act. BICHON/ HAVANESE X puppies, vet checked, 1st set of shots, delivery available. (250)804-6848. Ready to go Jan 16.

Merchandise for Sale $500 & Under Do you have an item for sale under $750? Did you know that you can place your item in our classiﬁeds for one week for FREE?

Call our Classiﬁed Department for details!

250-371-4949

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. Trades are welcome. 40’Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator. Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

TUESDAY, January 20, 2015

Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Misc. Wanted

Suites, Lower

GOLDEN VISTA SUITES 55+ Adult Living in a new safe building. Close to transit, clinic and shopping. Small pet friendly, elevator, balconies, a/c, common room, parking and caretaker. $775, call 250-819-0101.

North Kamloops brand new 1bdrm suite. New appl. N/S, N/P. $800. 250-318-0023. Welcome, Cumfy 1bdrm. Close to University, Hospital. Student or quiet person. Excellent Location. $495-$725 ns/np. Call (250) 299-6477

Real Estate

Juniper Village

Suites, Upper

Apt/Condos for Sale

2 or 3 Bedroom Condos Juniper, 1-2 bathrooms Hot Water Heat Included. $1,000-$1,150 + Hydro Sunden Management Ltd (250) 376-0062

Furn bach suite. N/Shore. Prefer female. $500/mo. N/P. Util incld. Bus route. 554-2296

www.sundenmanagement.com

1800sq/ft. newly updated unit in Aberdeen. 2bdrms, 2.5 baths, laundry. 2 parking spots. $1600. 250-320-7143. 3BDRM 3bth Valleyview pet neg, $1300 close to school and shopping. Avail Immed. 250-374-5586 / 250-371-0206 Northshore 3-bdrm townhouse, 4 appl, $1000/mth n/p, 250-554-6877, 250-377-1020.

NORTH SHORE

Medical Supplies

Dining Room Table c/w lazy susan & 4-chairs. Dark Wood 54” diam. round. Like new. $400. 778-471-1951. Dining room table & hutch/6chairs. $300obo 250319-5258. Oak China Cabinet. $500/obo. Armoire. $500/obo. Good cond. 250-672-9408 (McLure).

MISC4Sale: Camperette $300, Oak Table Chairs-$400, 2-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg. Nordic Track Walk Fit Treadmill Self powered with arm exerciser poles like new $325obo (250) 578-7449 Round table on pedestal w/leaf and 4 padded chairs light wood $185 778-471-2259 Solid oak table $97, China Cabinet $119 Kitchen cabinet set $395 (250) 299-6477 STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. STEEL BUILDINGS. “Really big sale!” 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 online: www.pioneersteel.ca

Livestock

WANTED! Newer MacBook Pro or MacBook Air 250-3711333

Free Items Free: PC DVD online. 250682-5911.

Firewood/Fuel ALL SEASON FIREWOOD. For delivery birch, ﬁr & pine. Stock up now. Campﬁre wood. (250)377-3457.

Furniture

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110

6775241 Employment

Employment

ADVERTISING CONSULTANT

REAL ESTATE THIS WEEK

Award winning Kamloops This Week has an opening for an advertising consultant for our Real Estate This Week feature. The position requires a highly organized individual with the ability to multi-task in a fun, fast-paced team environment. Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required. Excellent communication skills, valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are necessary. Previous real estate experience is considered a strong asset. If you have a passion for the advertising business, are creative, thrive on challenges, and have excellent time management, we want to hear from you. Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to: Attention: Kelly Hall 1365 B Dalhousie Drive Kamloops BC, V2C 5P6 Fax: 250-374-1033 Email: publisher@kamloopsthisweek.com We thank all applicants; only those being considered for an interview will be contacted

Recreational/Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Clean quiet building. Rents starting at $625 + utilities.

Misc. for Sale

Computer Equipment

Transportation

BUYING gold jewelry! Bracelets, chains, necklaces, rings, watches, coins, gold teeth, etc. Call Todd @ 250-864-3521. Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030 Local

Elec wheelchair Compass mid wheel drive new cond, ext cap batt incl + charger $3000obo (250) 554-7379

1-set of Nokian Winters on rims 235/75/R16. Used one season. Regular price new $1200 selling for $600. Call 250-851-1304.

Rentals

Houses For Sale

CALL 250-682-2293 250-682-0312

RIVIERA VILLA 1&2/BDRM Suites

1/bdrm starting at $675/mth 2/bdrm starting at $800/mth Incl/heat, hot water. N/P. Senior oriented.

250-554-7888

SILVERCREST SUITES

FOR SALE OR TRADE for residential property in Kamloops. This very bright, fully furnished, three bedroom/two bath corner unit townhouse in Big White offers your very own hot tub on the patio, carport, high end furniture/appliance pkge, stacking washer/dryer and rock-faced ﬁreplace. Short stroll to Gondola, skating rink, tube park, Day Lodge. Ideal for family or as a revenue generator throughout the ski season. Strata fees only $155.00 per month. Call Don at 250-682-3984 for more information. Asking $189,000.00

Mobile Homes & Parks Lease to own New 16 x 58 2bdrm 2bth mobile home in new mobile park. Trouble with ﬁnancing? One or Two year term Call Gerry 250-371-1849

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1/2bdrm clean quiet Apts $750/$850 a mnt + util. Senior discount available. Avail Now n/p, a/c, laundry, free parking, close to downtown (250) 3778304 1bdrm dwtn apt. Quiet, spacious, lndry, AC, $1100/mo. utilities incld. 604-852-0403 55+, independent, community living, 925 sq ft luxury suite. $1950 mo. Activities, entertainment included. 250-8198419 or 778-470-8315

Acacia Tower

343 Nicola Street 1bdrm and bachelor suites starting @$645 per month includes utilities laundry facilities adult building no pets no smoking 1 year lease reference and credit check required

One Month Free Rent and Free Telus Cable and Internet for one year! New 55+ living. Next to North Hills Mall with in suite laundry, balconies, A/C, rooftop terrace, amenities room, parking and storage. Pet friendly. Starting at $850 per month. Call 250-819-0101. The Sands, Lower Sahali. Centrally located, renovated 1&2 Bdrms, $850-$1100. 250828-1711.

Duplex / 4 Plex 3bdrm duplex NShore w/d cls to all amenities n/s $1300 ref req Avail Feb1 319-9648 North Kamloops 3bdrms, 1.5baths. N/S. $1200/mo. 250819-3338.

Modular Homes 2bdrm mobile quiet area 5 min from shopping yard& shed N/P landlord ref $800 +util Avail now 250-579-8913aft 6pm

Homes for Rent 3bdrm house Downtown cls to RIH. F/S, N/P, N/S. $1200/mo+util+ref’s. 250-6754030/ 250-833-6095 Brock 3bdrms. F/S, W/D, DW. Parking. N/S, N/P. $1800/mo. 250-376-0881.

Looking for a Rental in Kamloops or Logan Lake? Check out our Listings at www.sundenmanagement.com

Call 250-376-0062

Rooms for Rent Furn room for female, on TRU express +util incl, np/ns $500/mo. 250-376-3801 Furn room for female on TRU Express util incl kitchen use $450 avail now 250-554-2296

Shared Accommodation

250-374-7455

North Shore $400 per/mo incl util & basic cable, np/ns 250-554-6877 / 250-377-1020

CARMEL PLACE 55+ Quality Living in new medical building. Studio suites with affordable rates, FOB entry, elevator, scooter stations and Telus Optik Package! Call Columbia Property Management to book your appointment: 250-851-9310 GARDEN VIEW APARTMENTS - BROCK Modern 2bdrm apts., 5 appliances, a/c, video monitoring, secure bldg., $870/mos. + utilities, min. 6 mos. lease. No Smoking & No Pets. 250-3762254. Sahali 2 bdrm apartment completely renovated, $1100/mo. 250-579-8428 Southill Manor 2bdrm apt. ac, ns, np, next to shopping and bus. $775. 250-376-9059

1bdrm Brock. $750/month plus dd. Incl util. W/D. Private ent. N/S, no parties. Ref req. 250-571-3553 1BDRM South Shore remodeled priv prking W/D N/S N/P $900 Avail Feb.1st. 579-2066 2bdrm 4 working person or couple, central air, $850 ref vacant shared util 376-0633 2bdrm Brock $900 +dd util incl. sep ent no party, prefer mature ref req 250-376-0370 or 250-819-7994 3BDRM/1 bath parking n/p near shopping/bus Feb1st $1100 inclds util 778-220-8118 Brock close to schools 2Bdrms n/s/p. $950mo. Feb 1st, 250-682-3199.

Suites, Lower

Townhouses

1993 31ft. Bounder. Exc. cond. Must See. 87,000miles. Generator. Exec tires. Awning/screens. Repainted, satellite, sleeps/6. 454 eng. Hitch/tow pkg. New MW/fridge. $16,900. 250-376-8471.

1998 24ft. Citation Class C Motorhome. 163,000kms. Well maintained with records. Ind. solar panel. $14,000. 250-523-6446.

Best Value In Town

NORTH SHORE *Bright, clean & Spacious 2&3 bedrooms

PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED

318-4321 lilacgardens1@gmail.com NO PETS

2005 8ft. Okanagan Camper with solar panel. $10,500. 250554-8031. 1992 GMC Dump Truck 366 V8 on propane, 5spd manual tranny, hyd brakes. Incl inbox hyd sander and 10’ snow blade. Clean title $13000 obo 250-574-2766 or 250-376-1872 2006 36ft. Forest River Georgetown XL. Loaded, 19,560miles. 3-slides. Gen, winter pkg. Awnings. New Mich tires. $68,000. 3728820/574-0090. 26’ Champion motorhome, 440 motor. reno’d ($3000/receipts) $2675/obo. 778-4721547 9FT Okanagan Camper. F/S, bathroom. Good shape. $3,500/obo. 250-376-1841.

Cars - Domestic Run until sold New Price $56.00+tax Do you have a vehicle, boat, rv, or trailer to sell? With our Run til sold specials you pay one ﬂat rate and we will run your ad until your vehicle sells.* • $56.00 (boxed ad with photo) • $35.00 (regular 3 line ad)

1992 Buick Roadmaster. 5.7L, 53,000kms. Exc Hwy car, new tires. $4,300. 250-319-4104. 1998 Ford Contour. 4dr sedan. 4 cyl, auto. $1250/obo. 250372-9112. 2011 Mercedes CLS 550. 4dr. coupe, fully equipped. AMG sport pkg, V-8, 40,000kms. New $97,000, Now $49,800. 250-319-8784. 97 Camaro Z28 350 6spd 120,000km black loaded $9,000obo (250) 319-7058

RUN UNTIL SOLD ONLY $35.00(plus Tax) (250)371-4949 *some restrictions apply call for details

Motorcycles 2009 Vulcan LT Kawasaki. Blue, 43,050kms. 1-owner. Excellent Condition. $5,000. 250372-7116.

Call: 250-371-4949

*Some conditions & restrictions apply. Private party only (no businesses).

Scrap Car Removal

Boats 1996 Seadoo, 5-seater jet boat & trailer. New motor & impellars, many extras. Excellent shape. $7,000. 250-672-9887. 2007 Sea Doo Speed Boat, 4 Seater.$15,000obo Call 250320-5194 (after 6pm)or lv msg

Legal

Legal Notices Notice of Sale by Bailee (Warehouse Lien Act) Please take notice that Raven Hangars Inc., which holds a lien over personal property of GARY LEE GRAY, will be offering the following property for sale on January 28, 2015, at Dodd’s Auction, located at 331128th Ave, Vernon, B.C. V1T 1W7. Outboard boat motors; 4-Wheel Sportsman ATV; power saws; movable staircase; metal shelving; industrial water hoses; water spray packs; ﬁre extinguishers; hard hats; metal caps; miscellaneous hand tools; miscellaneous brooms, rakes and shovels; tool chests; rubber storage bins.

Adult Escorts

Snowmobiles 2011 Ski Doo Summit 800. 154 track. Only 4200km $8000 (250) 851-6879 Polaris 550 Trail 2000 rear gear, like new, 2228km garage prkd 1 senior owner $3000 obo (250) 579-9029

1ST CHOICE

KAMLOOPS TEMPTRESS Sexy, fun, accommodating, & discreet. Ask about our daytime specials & Stag Parties.

Sport Utility Vehicle

Call 24/7

1981 GMC Suburban 4X4. Re-built motor/trans. Good shape. $2,900. 250-828-1808.

www.kamloopstemptress.com

250-572-3623 Attractive blond provides massage and much more. Ph. 250-376-5319 9am-9pm Hot Sexy Asian girl 23 years old 5’4” 36C 120lbs, Pretty, friendly and sweet. No rush 778-220-5372

Recreational/Sale 1991 27ft. 5th-Wheel. Fully loaded, like new. Everything incld. Shower, toilet never used. $8,000/obo. 250-5799029. 2005, 38’ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6 winter pkg, fully loaded, $19,900. 250-376-1655

91 Toyota fully rebuilt, 6 cyl, std 4x4 - lift, winch, 33” tires, hitch, newer seats/carpet – awesome ride. Extra parts. $5600/obo 250-319-1946

Trucks - Logging

Antiques / Classics

1986 BMW Coupe 325i. 6cyl. 5spd. Looks good, runs good. Extras. $3,600. 250374-5251.

1996 Dodge half-ton ext cab 4x4. Good shape. $4900/obo. 250-828-1808. 1998 Ford E350 cube van 16’box w/ramp V10 gas with auto tran $6100 250-459-2275 2005 Dodge 1500 Truck. 5.7L Hemi, canopy, new winters, good summers only 115,000 kms. $7,900. 250-828-6746. 2006 GMC W3500. 5.3L, Isuzu diesel. Med duty tilt cab wit air dam. 16ft. alum box with roll-up back door. Auto, PW, PL, exhaust brake. 375,000kms. 1-owner. $9,000/obo. 250-828-0599.

2004 Lexington motor home well equipped new tires like new only 36000 miles call $32,000 obo 250 573-2332

1967 Ford Falcon Futura St.6 Auto 2dr all original runs good, $6000 obo (250) 376-5722

2-215/60R16 Snow tires, $200 2-245/50VR16 Eagle Snow $200, 4-275/45R20 Eagle M&S $400, 2-225/60R16 M&S $200, 2-275/40ZR17 M&S $300 call 250-319-8784 4 Bridgestone Winters on BMW Rims 185/70R14 used one season. $400. 374-5251. Set of Goodyear Ultra Winters. P205/55-R16 on 5 stud rim will ﬁt Mazda 3. $500. 851-0504.

Trucks & Vans

NEW LEER Truck Canopy. 82”x70”. White. $500, Call: 1(250) 314-0072.

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts

Transportation 1994 Mazda pickup 6 cyl 2wd manual, canopy winters 244,000km $2200. 374-7708

TOWNHOUSES

*Big storage rooms *Laundry Facilities *Close to park, shopping & bus stop

2003 Chev Tracker. 4cyl, auto. 130,000kms. Good condition. $6,500. 250-3747979.

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TUESDAY, January 20, 2015

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LEASE EVENT RECEIVE UP TO $1,500 CASH ELIGIBLE OWNERS

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OFFERS END FEB 2ND

ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the lease of a 2015 Chevrolet Trax LS Air & Auto and Equinox LS FWD. Freight ($1,650) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and applicable taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. *Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by and entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from January 12 through February 2, 2015 of any new or demonstrator 2015 model year Chevrolet (except 2015 MY Chevrolet Colorado 2SA). City Express excluded at outset of program; will be eligible once residuals become available. General Motors of Canada will pay the first two bi-weekly lease payments as defined onthe lease agreement (inclusive of taxes). After the first two bi-weekly payments, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Consumer may be required to pay dealer fees. Insurance, license, and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. †† Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickup models delivered in Canada between January 12 and February 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on eligible Chevrolet vehicle (except Colorado 2SA, Corvette, Camaro Z28, Malibu LS, Silverado 1500 and HD). Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between January 12 and February 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,500 credit available on eligible Chevrolet vehicles (except Colorado 2SA, Corvette, Camaro Z28, and Malibu LS). Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. † Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. > Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak. ~ Requires compatible mobile device, active OnStar service and data plan. Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on certain vehicles and in select markets. Customers will be able to access this service only if they accept the OnStar User Terms and Privacy Statement (including software terms). ¥ Lease based on a purchase price of $22,685/$26,435 (including $0/$1,000 lease credit and a $750 Winter Cash) for a 2015 Trax LS Air & Auto (1SA) and Equinox LS FWD (1SA). Bi-weekly payment is $119/$139 for 48 months at 0.5%/0.9% APR and includes Freight and Air Tax, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometers limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $1,675/$1,600 down payment required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $14,039/$16,123, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $8,960/$10,980. Price and total obligation excludes license, insurance, registration, taxes, dealer fees, optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. ¥¥ Comparison based on 2013 Polk segmentation: Compact SUV and latest competitive data available and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. ^Whichever comes first. Limit of four ACDelco Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^Whichever comes first. 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