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The Walker brothers deliver Clearwater Midget Ice Hawk Jared Walker #10 scores against Winfield during a game at the Sportsplex on Sunday. Backing him up is his twin brother Levi Walker #16. For more photos and to learn how the Hawks did during the weekend, see page A12 inside. For photos and write-ups about all the Clearwater Minor Hockey Association teams, see the Hockey Week supplement inside. Photo by Keith McNeill

Family Day, Skye and Courtney bursary raffle, and family movie – all coming to CSS Submitted Mark Monday, Feb. 9, on your calendar! There will be three family events that you won’t want to miss happening at Clearwater Secondary School that day. The first event will be the second annual Family Day from 1-4 p.m. Those who took part last year will remember that the activities encouraged participation by all members of the family. Everyone seemed to have loads of fun participating in activities such as indoor

tennis, games, card-making, floor hockey, indoor soccer, cooking, dress up theater, fort-building, story-telling, play dough, snowshoeing and reading. This year each family will go home with a free book. There will be a swap table for used books, games and puzzles. Please bring items you no longer use and be sure to pick something up as you leave. This will be an entirely free event, thanks to our sponsors: United Way, Wells Gray Community Forests, Clearwater Secondary School

and School District 73, RBC, the Times, and District of Clearwater. The second event has already started but will end with a draw at 2 p.m. during the Family Day event. Clearwater Secondary School PAC is sponsoring a raffle to raise funds for the Skye and Courtney Memorial Bursary, which will provide funds for selected students at Grad each year. The prizes are: a side of beef donated by Mitchell’s Mountain Beef and cut/ wrapped by Rainer’s Meat

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Cutting, a stainless steel Cuisinart BBQ donated by Brent and Tracy Buck, and $200 donated by Ted McGill. Raffle tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the Clearwater Secondary School office, as well as at various other locations throughout Clearwater. Only 500 tickets were printed and they are selling quickly. You do not have to be in attendance for the 2 p.m. draw at Family Day to receive your prize. The final event will begin after the Family Day event has concluded. At 4:15 p.m.

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in the Pit at CSS the Raft River Elementary PAC will show a pre-release movie called “Big Hero 6”. The cost for this event will be $5 per person, to a maximum of $20 per family. There will be a concession if you wish to purchase popcorn or a drink. All the proceeds of the movie and concession will go to Literacy programs at both Raft River Elementary and Clearwater Secondary schools. We look forward to seeing you at these events! Please remember to get your raffle tickets early!

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More health-care workers vaccinated Dale Bass – Kamloops This Week More health-care workers in British Coluumbia opted for a flu shot this winter. In 2013, a provincial arbitrator upheld a government policy requiring health-care workers be vaccinated or wear a face mask during flu season. The policy and decision was met with some resistance, including from the B.C. Nurses’ Union, but the

health ministry reports the “uptake rates appear to be high.” In the Interior Health Authority region, 78.6 per cent of health-care workers were vaccinated. The Vancouver Coastal Health Authority had the highest uptake, at 83.2 per cent, while Providence Health Care in Vancouver was the lowest at 66 per cent. On average, 77 per cent of healthcare workers have been vaccinated for this flu season.

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First baby gets quilt The first baby in our area for 2015 is a girl, Emma Marie Olson, born Jan. 2 in Kamloops. Emma weighed in at 7.05 lbs and was 24 cm long. Congratulations go to proud parents, Dakota Olson and Patty Merriman. Dr Helmcken Memorial Hospital Auxiliary president, Leslie Wolfer, presents Emma with a handcrafted quilt made by Sharon Cusworth. Photo submitted

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.

Register through the Thompson Nicola District Office at: 447 Columbia Street, Kamloops, B.C. You can also phone 250 828-4002 or send a fax to 250 371-3848 to have the forms mailed or faxed to you, or register on-line at www.bcbid.ca.

“Making our Mark”, North Thompson Arts Council's inaugural exhibition in the council's new gallery space at Dutch Lake Community Centre, will be held from Jan. 31 to Feb. 28. The goal of the exhibition will be to celebrate and showcase local

artists of all ages working in any discipline or genre. Applications to the non-juried exhibition were open to all residents of the North Thompson Valley. An opening reception will be held on Friday, Jan. 30, 1 – 4 p.m. Gallery hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Audit shows heli-skiing rules working Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations VICTORIA – A Forest Practices Board report released Jan. 13 confirms that the Province's memorandum of understanding with heli-ski and cat-ski operators is helping protect endangered mountain caribou. In April 2014, the Province MoTI Ad #commis1077A

sioned the Forest Practices Board to audit the ministry's agreement with all 12 heli-ski and cat-ski operators that work in and around mountain caribou habitat. The memorandum of understanding has been in place since 2011 and is designed to minimize impacts on mountain caribou by the heli-ski industry. The memorandum establishes best practices for avoiding mountain caribou, as

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well as documenting encounters when they do occur. The audit indicates that overall heli-ski and cat-ski operators have demonstrated a high degree of diligence in adhering to the conditions of the memorandum of understanding. It also provides valuable advice on how operators can improve their reporting protocols, and these findings will help inform future efforts to sustain mountain caribou populations. The memorandum of understanding has been renewed until 2017, and is one of a number of actions supporting the recovery of mountain caribou populations. Since 2007, the Province has prohibited industrial road building and logging, recreational snowmobiling and the sale of commercial recreation tenures on millions of hectares to protect and preserve caribou habitat. This is an ongoing effort and requires long-term careful management of public and commercial recreation, habitat protection, and predator and prey management.

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Geopark status for Wells Gray needs community support Submitted Having a Global Geopark nearby has noticeably helped the tourism industry of Saint John, New Brunswick and could do the same for Clearwater. That's the assessment of Tom Dickinson, dean of science at Thompson Rivers University, after he took part in a Global Geopark conference in Saint John last September. Dickinson has been one of the promoters of getting Geopark status for Wells Gray Park and its volcanoes. “This could be a step towards getting World Heritage status for the park,” he said. “Geopark status and World Heritage are not mutually exclusive.” When he visited Saint John 40 years ago there really wasn't much there for tourists, other than the reversing falls, the TRU dean of science said. Today there is a multitude of tour companies, hotels, motels and other businesses, many of them centred around Stonehammer Geopark.

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Cruise liners such as the Queen Mary now regularly stop in the harbour. “Getting Geopark status would be hugely relevant, when I look at what it's done to the tourist industry of St. John,” Dickinson said. Declared a Geopark in 2010, Stonehammer includes a wide variety of geological features around the Bay of Fundy, many

of them within the city of Saint John itself. According to its website, the park combines a billion years of a relatively continuous geologic record with a long history of study. Between 300 and 400 people from at least 60 countries were at the conference in September, Dickinson said. One highlight of the event was the announcement that Tumbler Ridge had also achieved Geopark status – just the second in North America. While at the conference he, geologist Dr. Cathie Hickson and tourism consultant Jennifer Houiellebecq talked to those present about Wells Gray Park's application.

Three community meetings to plan for future of Wells Gray Country Keith McNeill Carol Schaffer, the recently elected Thompson-Nicola Regional District director for Wells Gray Country (Area A), has three community meetings coming up. The meetings in the community halls in Vavenby, Blackpool and Upper Clearwater will be to introduce herself and to ask people for ideas on what they want to see in their areas. “I'm not promising anything,” she said, “but I have some

money available in my discretionary fund and from the federal Gas Tax.” Schaffer also plans to update residents on TNRD projects within their communities, such as ultraviolet treatment for the Vavenby water system and a new park planned for Blackpool. Also on the agenda for Vavenby will be discussion on what to do with the next five years' of funding from Vavenby's share of the tax money District of Clearwater collects on the industrial land within Vavenby.

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About the first six years, $54,000, has already been committed to upgrades to Vavenby's community park through a vote by the people. Once the results of the three meetings are in, she will take them to the Wells

Gray Country services committee and the TNRD for action, she said. Schaffer is waiting until spring before she schedules meetings in East Blackpool and Birch Island as there are no halls in those communities. The Vavenby meeting will be held Wednesday, Jan. 28; the Blackpool meeting will be on Monday, Feb. 2; and the Upper Clearwater gathering is planned for Wednesday, Feb. 4. All will be in their respective community halls and will start at 7 p.m.

There was particular interest shown by delegates from Iceland and Japan, Dickinson said. Scientists in those two countries can see the effects of volcanoes erupting today and, in Iceland's case, volcanoes erupting under glaciers. In Wells Gray Park they can see what similar events look like 10,000 years after they occurred. “I think we're further along than the other Canadian applications,” Dickinson said. “It isn't a competition – if we get a few more we can help each other out.” Next steps include identifying which features to include in the Geopark application and to develop a business plan. Recently, members of the group promoting Geopark status for Wells Gray Park met with Clearwater mayor John Harwood and he agreed to bring the matter forward at a community-to-community forum to be held in Chu Chua at the end of this month. “We hope to move forward in the next couple of years, but we need clear buy-in from the communities,” the TRU dean of science said.

What is a Geopark? According to a brochure, “A Geopark is an area recognized by the Global Geoparks Network with geological heritage of international significance. The Global Geoparks Network is supported by UNESCO. The geology in a Geopark is linked to sites with interesting archaeology, wildlife, history, folklore and culture. Tourism industry promotion in a Geopark focuses on highlighting the geographical character of a place. “Geoparks also inform about the sustainable use and need for natural resources, whether they are mined (like metallurgical coal), quarried or harnessed from the surrounding environment, while at the same time promoting respect for the environment and the integrity of the landscape.”

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Opinion

“Flops are part of life's menu” - Rosalind Russell, actress editorial by keith mcNeill

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Freedom of speech comes with responsibility Editor, The Times:

Let me begin with this: I do not agree with the murder of human beings under any circumstances and I am as shocked and disturbed as everyone else by the recent slaughter of 12 innocent people at the offices of Charlie Hebdo in Paris. The point I would like to make, however, is regarding the issue of freedom of speech. The story of the killings prompted my

curiosity as to what those killers could have possibly been so offended about, so I looked up the contents of the magazine in question. I must say I was shocked and offended by it. The contents are extremely vulgar and display a blatant disrespect and scorn for any religion and various political opinions. So, I ask this question: Does “freedom of speech” grant us

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the right to be hateful toward people who have values different from our own? Is it right for anyone to use this much-valued freedom to condescend others and sow division among groups of people? Shouldn’t freedom of speech always be coupled with a sense of responsibility as to how it is used and to what ends?

Audrey Turnbull Kamloops, B.C.

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Last Friday your editor finished judging for Ontario Community Newspapers Association's general excellence competition. The judging was for the smallest circulation class (under 2,000) and so the newspapers were similar in size to the Times. The next step will be for OCNA to combine my scores with another editor's scores. We then will have a conference call to decide who the eventual winners will be. Looking through the entries (there were seven this year), I was struck by how diverse they were but also by how much they had in common. All were tabloids, but their sizes ranged from 12 pages to 36. Being small circulation newspapers, they all were essentially one-person newsrooms, although a few might have one or two reporters to help out. One editor wrote well but her photography and page organization were weak. Another was very strong on photography and page organization, but the writing was mediocre. Each newspaper submitted two issues, one from June of last year, the other from September. One newspaper seemed to have a hard time

finding enough news to fill its September entry. For its June entry, however, there was a flood to cover, and it did an excellent job. We are going through a time of transition in the newspaper industry. Some news organizations are thriving in the new environment. Others are struggling. The big city papers were hit first, but now the trend is reaching down into the small community newspapers. The internet, social media, and just how people live their lives are all affecting circulation and advertising revenues everywhere. Looking through those small town newspapers from Ontario was a privilege. It was a reminder of how important good, responsible journalism can be to a small community. The Clearwater-North Thompson Times has been the newspaper of record for the upper North Thompson Valley since 1964. Through good news and bad, we have tried to let you, our readers, know what is going on in your own communities. Last year we celebrated our 50th anniversary. We look forward to serving you for at least another 50 more.

Woman says thanks for the assistance Editor, The Times:

There are “Angels'” in Clearwater. Linda Selbee is my pick for January 2015. On Jan. 5, a lady I know had an emergency, but not a 911 one (she needed her driveway shovelled out so she could

get to a medical appointment). Do not tell me to call 250-674-2257 (District of Clearwater). After hours, no one picked up the phone. I called so many people I know, but no help! I started phoning for help at 9 a.m. After 3 p.m. I'm really upset.

I phoned Linda. She said, “Don't worry, I'll get help,” and she did. Thank you Linda. I do what I can to help people, but this time I was ill.

Betty Koeneman Clearwater, B.C.

Latest march historic step for justice Editor, The Times:

So many mercuric marches. It is said baby boomers have seen more changes in their lifetimes than any preceding generation. As a baby boomer myself, I watched on the television screen as a million people in Paris marched in a unity rally and I feel that emotion that has driven the boomers.

That emotion is a sense pride and an unwavering faith that we will reign victors over malfeasance, whatever it looks like. With tears of emotion just below the surface, I watched as cross-cultures marched, carrying banners that unite — “Je Suis Charlie.” I think back to so many other big marches I’ve witnessed: the

moving march on Lincoln Centre in Washington, D.C., for freedom; the moving march at Tienanmen Square in China for freedom. And then there is the march to the Place de Republic in Paris for freedom of expression. The concentric words in this sampling are “moving,” “march” and “freedom.”

Yes, the boomers are of the generation that saw firsts in so many areas, including space travel and the world-wide social network, but the most significant of these sights is people moving forward, marching for freedom. It’s an incredible unifier.

Shirley Sanderson Kamloops, B.C.

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Do you agree with the B.C. government plan to reduce the wolf population to help the mountain caribou?

Marshall Peebles:

Yes, I agree. It would be nice to have caribou here. They kill deer too. I hunt all the time and it would be nice to have other animals back.

Ian and Karen Moilliet:

Yes, it's helped in the past. The wolf population is high and we believe it's good to control them. It would also help sheep and cattle ranchers that range where there are wolves.

Harry James:

My natural answer is to say no, because they should let Nature take care of itself.

David Rodriguez:

Alanna Kennedy:

No, I think it would not help the mountain caribou. It's never worked yet anywhere. The Yukon – didn't work. Northwest Territories – didn’t' work.

No, because I'm native, a half-breed. The wolves are there for a reason.

Inadequate banking regulations causes economic crashes Editor, The Times:

Recently I stumbled on a copy of the late Anthony Sampson’s “The Money Lenders.” Published in 1981 it is hopelessly out of date – many of the banks mentioned no longer exist and of course many of their managers have passed on to another existence. However, a reread finds many of Sampson's observations pertinent to today's world. Anthony Sampson was the king of the so-called 'muckrakers.' With his long aristocratic

face plus almost perfect diction he could skewer corporations, as in his book “The Sovereign State of ITT” or the weapons trade in “The Arms Bazaar” the way no one else could. In “The Moneylenders,” Sampson showed the link between bankster misbehaving and the crash of 1929. Of course Milton Freedman blamed it all on the Fed (U.S. Federal Reserve System) failing to buy up some bonds, etc. This brings to mind the words

of another great wordsmith, Lewis Lapham – listening to these rightwing propagandists gives one the feeling of Alice at the Mad Hatter's tea party. They would rather blame the wicked witch of the west or the east before admitting any wrong on their part. Note here – toward the end of his days Milton Friedman did admit that he might be wrong about some things. One of the most significant things about “The Moneylenders” is that Anthony Sampson shows

that the Great Depression and 2007 – 2008 were not the only times that the banking system has been in trouble. Doesn't anyone remember 1974? Of course you don't. I wouldn't if I hadn't reread “The Moneylenders.” British, German, and American banks were in deep trouble. To quote Anthony Sampson, “Nearly all the champions of free enterprise were now appealing to Washington to rescue them with a federal loan.” In other words good old socialism

for the rich to the rescue! New York City, which was on the edge of default, was bailed out to the tune of $2.3 billion. This was a drop in the bucket in compared to the rescue of 2007 – 2008, but it shows the pattern of bailouts was already established. As Anthony Sampson said, the banking system is an essential part of the world's economy. Too bad it has such feet of clay.

Dennis Peacock Clearwater, B.C.

View From School Board: LearnNowBC a valuable resource for students Editor, The Times:

“Is my child doing everything they need to graduate?” “I’m not sure how to help my 12-year-old with his homework.” I know the frustration of seeing your child holding their head at the table, saying they can’t do their homework, and the feeling of not being able to help them. It’s why I’m so excited to share a way to help you and your children. Whether they are in Grade 1 or Grade 11, LearnNowBC has resources to help them, and you, succeed. This unique and learner-focused online portal was created by B.C. educators and follows the provincial curriculum. It offers more than 2,500 free courses and programs online, including free oneon-one tutoring five

nights per week for secondary students. They can call in between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. and talk to a tutor. The young learning centre is an interactive learning experience, with games and activities designed for young learners. These games can help them develop the fundamental skills they need for math, science, social studies and English. A daily physical activity (DPA) tracker can also be found on the website. Students in grades 10 through 12 must participate in a minimum of 30 minutes of physical activity per day to meet graduation requirements. Through the DPA tracker, students can log in to the website and track their activity each day to keep on track. For people over 18 who are B.C. resi-

dents and have not yet graduated from high school, information and resources are available to help achieve a diploma on LearnNowBC. Is your high school student interested in getting a trade? There is a “Trades Program Finder” on the site that allows you to search and find the training you want, where you want it. There is even a section with video tutorials about using and taking advantage of online tools such as Facebook, Google and Remind 101, the latter of which is an app teachers can

use to text students reminders without actually obtaining their phone numbers. All you need to do to access these free resources is log in to LearnNowBC (learnnowbc.com) using your student’s identification number. If you have any problems doing this at home, you can call your child’s school and they will walk you through it. Parents with young children can set their kids up with a fun game or activity in the evenings to build skills. High school students can go online them-

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YEARS AGO:

Margaret Graffunder retired as Vavenby postmistress after 28 years on the job. The family had first come to Vavenby in 1927. She had 10 children. Bob Chiba, a tong man at Camp Mahood in Wells Gray Park, was seriously injured when a log rolled on him. He was driven to Camp Two by his employer, Harry Capostinsky. From there he was taken to Kamloops by Clearwater ambulance first aid man Helmut Godau. Consolidation of the Barriere and Clearwater high schools was one proposal by district superintendent F.T. Middleton. A minimum of 250 students was needed to offer full Grade 11 and 12 programs. Arduini's Shoe

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Store was advertising a gigantic winter footwear sale.

YEARS AGO: John Harwood, regional director, announced that a doctor was expected to set up his office the following week in Clearwater. Tommy Gordon, a 75-year-old prospector from Little Fort, told of a five day ordeal he had suffered on Chilco Lake when the motor died in the boat he was in during in a storm. He was swept overboard and spent several days on shore, trying to keep warm, until found by some fishermen.

YEARS AGO: A Calgary man was killed and the wooden bridge across the Clearwater River on

HISTORICAL Perspective

BACK IN TIME Old North Thompson Highway was demolished in a motor vehicle accident. The man had been driving a fully loaded southbound flatbed trailer truck when it struck the center span of the bridge, dropping the truck and much of the bridge into the river. The one-way wooden bridge had been built in about 1948. It had been the site of several earlier fatal accidents. The new bridge across the Clearwater River on Highway 5 was pressed into use, even though there were no guardrails on the sides. According to North Thompson Sportsplex manager Wally

Clendenning, 138 entries were received in a contest to design an emblem for the new arena. Clendenning reported that a new Zamboni had been ordered to lay and smooth the ice.

YEARS AGO:

Dwight and Cheryl Johnson left Little Fort for an Adventist Church appointment in the Palau Islands with the children Ewana and Chad. Nearly 40 folks sat down at a community dinner at Little Fort community hall to see them off. A public hearing

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was planned to discuss the re-zoning of land to allow construction of a new shopping center. The land was located behind the Wells Gray Hotel towards the firehall. Blue River Scouts, Cubs and Beavers, under leaders Dale Tiffenbach, Mrs. T. Gorrigan and Mrs. C. Janicki, presented the Roseberry family with a grocery hamper and the proceeds of a bottle drive. The family had been burned out of their home over the Christmas holidays.

proposed for the communities around Clearwater. First aid training and equipment was to be provided to volunteer area residents, enabling them to step into the gap between the time a medical emergency and the arrival of paramedics. ICBC was seeking to curb habitual speeders with new programs, said Kevin Krueger, ICBC community and safety program manager in a speech to Clearwater Chamber of Commerce.

YEARS AGO: Clearwater and District Recreation Association was to offer its bus for sale, said president Kevin Hansen. Summer use of the Sportsplex was to include roller skating. No information was yet available on a portable swimming pool to be installed in the arena.

YEARS AGO: Weyerhaeuser obtained cutting rights for 55,000 cubic meters that Tolko had in the North Thompson Headwaters west of Albreda in exchange for equivalent cutting rights near Lumby. The swap would provide a good portion of the wood needed to keep a second shift at Weyerhaeuser's Vavenby operation going, said Vavenby timberlands manager Merl Fichtner. Workers at Tolko Louis Creek were opposed to the trade, fearing that it might cost them their jobs.

YEARS AGO:

A meeting was planned for entrepreneurs who wished to become involved in a heritage village proposal. Heritage committee chair Frank Ritcey delivered a notice of motion to Clearwater Chamber of Commerce regarding obtaining a riverside site for the village in Clearwater from Slocan Forest Products.

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A First Responders program was being

YEARS AGO:

North Thompson Sportsplex celebrated its 30th anniversary. Raft Mountain Skating Club took part in the celebrations by putting on a show. Jan 17 – 23 was minor hockey week and the Clearwater Hosers gave a $500 cheque towards Indian Ocean tsunami relief. The Fire Hawks Pee Wee team took first place in an Ashcroft tournament. The Community Drug and Alcohol Task Force hosted an informational meeting at CSS to address ris-

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ing concerns over crystal meth labs and marijuana use. According to Clearwater RCMP detachment, crystal meth was definitely in the community. By the end of the month ice jams up to four meters high in the North Thompson River had flooded many valley communities. The TNRD declared a local state of emergency along both sides of the river from Barriere to north of Birch Island. The Birch Island bridge was damaged and closed to all traffic.

YEARS AGO:

M.P. Cathy McLeod was in Clearwater to deliver nearly $190,000 in federal funding for Rotary Sports Park. The proposed upgrades would include re-surfacing the four tennis courts and the basketball court, plus the construction of a fieldhouse and a skateboard park. Clearwater Rotary Club was asking for donations to help pay for shelter boxes for victims of a recent earthquake in Haiti.

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Dave Tomlinson won Clearwater Rotary Club's Ice Man fishing derby. John Meger took second place while third spot went to Mike Fraser. A total of 68 anglers signed up. A lithic chip the size of a dime halted work on District of Barriere's sewer project on Airfield Road. The chip was an artifact used in the production of tools and other items, and was taken as evidence that the Simpcw had lived in the area. Canfor-Vavenby honored employees Steven Coburn and Percy Shymkiw, both of whom had worked at the mill for 45 years. The company also honored the memory of Garry Ruston, who had passed away on Jan. 11. He had worked at the operation for 43 1/2 years.

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Clearwater RCMP received a report of a phone scam in which the caller stated local residents had won a shopping spree but required a small (in comparison to the prize) sum of money to process the winnings. The money was requested to be sent via money order to Jamaica. Police would like to caution anyone receiving an unsolicited phone call where the person asks for personal information or money for any reason. The old statement; if it’s too good to be true, it probably is, rings very true. A good practice if you are wondering if they are legitimate, ask for a call-back number, the name of the organization/business. Look up their phone number for yourself and check if it matches the number they gave you, or if they have any advertisement of the prize you were told you won.

Found property

On January 13, Clearwater RCMP were informed of a telescope being left in front of the Yellowhead Community Services. There was no note, or information left with the telescope. If you have any information or knowledge about how a telescope ended up abandoned in front of the Yellowhead Community Services office, please call.

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Mischief in the night

In the early morning hours of Jan. 18 local residents heard knocking at their door, but were not expecting anyone. They didn’t answer the door, but in the morning found two bags containing an unknown substance. The bags appeared to have been burned, as indicated by clearly noticeable char marks. It was believed this was associated to the knocking on the door overnight and likely teenagers, though there were no witnesses. The police remind parents and any persons feeling compelled to play such pranks that fire can be very dangerous and if it spread to the house itself, could cause significant damage, or worse.

Commerce Resources clarifies and corrects Times Staff Last week Commerce Resources issued a statement clarifying and correcting news releases and corporate presentations it had made regarding its mineral exploration properties near Blue River and its Ashram property in northern Quebec. The statement came a result of a review by the British Columbia Securities Commission. According to the statement, in company news releases and corporate presentations, they referred to the Preliminary Economic Assessments (PEA) on their Blue River property (effective date of September 29, 2011), and their Ashram Property (filed on July 5, 2012), as well as two technical reports on resource updates for the Blue River property (filed July 9, 2012 and July 17, 2013).

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Former MLA Krueger quits ICBC, plans to start First Nations consulting company Cam Fortems – Kamloops This Week Former KamloopsNorth 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 opportunity will come from it. He pointed to the same skepticism within the B.C. Liberal government at the time he oversaw the first revenue-sharing 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 right-

A lifetime of good relations with First nations is leading to former MLA Kevin Krueger to change his career. Photo by KTW

fully very proud of it.” Since then the province has signed severalhundred 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

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Barry Coulter Cranbrook Daily Townsman The British Columbia government plans to hunt as many as 184 wolves in an attempt to save five dwindling caribou herds, including the extremely threatened South Selkirk herd, which ranges through the Kootenays, Idaho and Washington. The South Selkirk herd is at high risk of local extinction. The population has declined from 46 caribou in 2009 to 27 in 2012, and as of March 2014 there are just 18 left. The Province said in a press release that evidence points to wolves being the leading cause of mortality. The South Selkirk is a trans-boundary

herd, and caribou move freely between B.C., Washington and Idaho. Officials from B.C., Washington and Idaho States, First Nations, the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have been working together on a research project and have collared six of the remaining 18 caribou to help investigate the cause of decline. Wolves have killed two of the remaining caribou (11 per cent of the herd)in the past 10 months. In four caribou herds in the south Peace area, research shows that wolves are responsible for at least 37 per cent of the fatalities. The province says hunting and trapping the wolves hasn’t

A member of the South Selkirk caribou herd moves through the Selkirk Mountains about five kilometres north of the Washington state border in this November 2005 photo. Photo by Garry Beaudry/B.C. Forest Service/Ap

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the Provincial Grey Wolf Management Plan was finalized and publicly released. “There are no plans to implement a general aerial wolf cull, and in fact, the Two Zone Strategy noted in the Wolf Management Plan would not support a general cull,” the government release said. It added that wolf populations are plentiful and the grey wolf is not a species of concern in BC. The wolf population for the province is estimated to range between 5,300 and 11,600 with a median population of 8,500. “The risk of removing the number of wolves recommended is very low, whereas the risk to pertinent caribou populations of doing nothing is very high.” With files from Canadian Press

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Sportsplex still getting better after 40 years Keith McNeill North Thompson Sportsplex celebrates its 40th anniversary this winter season. The building has had its challenges but always has been a centrepiece of not just Clearwater's, but the whole North Thompson Valley's community life. Clearwater mayor John Harwood was Thompson-Nicola Regional District director for Area A (Clearwater-Vavenby) at the time and played a lead role in organizing the vote to get the Sportsplex built. The arena and curling rink were completed in 1974. Unfortunately, the roof partially collapsed one or two years later. “It was engineered for 40 pounds per square inch, which is the Vavenby snowload,” Harwood recalled. “It should have been around 80.” Harwood was placed in the difficult situation, as Area A director, of suing the regional district while

Members of the Clearwater Timber Products team, the 1975 Commercial League champions, pose for a photo. Pictured are (back, l-r) Milton Braaten, Drew Cleavely, Chris Nelson, Merv Yurkiw, Dave Madden, Ron Colborne, Don Bennett, (middle, l-r) Rob Cleavely, Chris Cleavely, Dean Redman, Mick Downey, Larry Colborne, Cliff Jackson, (front, l-r) Cliff Federson, Vern Stearns, Rudy Tremblay, and John Yurkiw. Up to 300 people used to attend the mens’ league games on Wednesday nights. Photo submitted

he was TNRD board chair. The lawsuit was based on the fact that the TNRD had given the structure a building permit when it was clear the engineering had not been adequate. The regional district ended up paying part of the costs of rebuilding the arena

and strengthening it. Harwood was also a member of a group of 10 local citizens who went to the Royal Bank to raise money to buy a Zamboni. Each signed a note for $1,000 to get the machine. “That’s the kind of community it was,” the present-day mayor said.

Photo shows a scene that hasn't been seen for several years - the ice in the skating arena converted to five curling rinks for a large bonspiel. Photo submitted

Roger Mayer, today the Sportsplex’s facilities supervisor, started work at the arena 36 years ago – just a few years after it opened. His operations lead hand, Bob Beehan, has been working at the Sportsplex for 32 years. The facility was pretty primitive when he started there, Mayer recalled. The walls were bare plywood, there were no tools to work with, and there was chain link fencing along the boards at each end where the plexiglass is now. Despite the bare bones building, it was the center of the community in many ways. “We used to get 300 people out to watch men’s hockey on Wednesday nights,” Mayer said. “During

the first season there were 36 bonspiels.” Improvements since then including strengthening the roof, expanding the lounge over the curling rink, addition of a Zamboni room, better flooring and, most recently, the construction of five new dressing rooms. “About 2,300 visitors came to Clearwater last year because of the Sportsplex,” he said. “The economic impact on the community is huge.” Recently an engineer was in the building and mistakenly

have gone on to play professional hockey: Ole Kjenstad, Brett Colborne and Dusty McLellan. The facilities supervisor emphasized, however, that the objective of the hockey program isn’t to produce professionals, but lifetime players. “We want people to play hockey for life, to love the game, and to bring their kids back to play hockey,” he said. Mayer said that Raft Mountain Skating Club has been active since the Sportsplex opened.

“That’s the value of sports, to teach the commitment needed to be successful in life,” he said. Wells Gray Curling Club actually traces its roots to before the Sportsplex was built. Its first rink was behind what is now Raft River Elementary School. Then the curlers built a covered rink near where ball diamond number two is in Capostinksy Park. That collapsed under a heavy snow load and so they were ready when the Sportsplex opened.

Participants in Raft Mountain Skating Club’s figure-skating program pose for a photograph around the year 1984. Pictured are (back, l-r) Karen Johnson, Toni Harfield, Melinda Collison, Kirsten Kjenstad, Shelley Traub, Cindy Stewart, (front, l-r) Sheana Watt, Kristy Curtis, Shane Coughlin, Wendy Emery, and Barb Wadlegger. Photo submitted

assumed that it was recently built, and not 40 years old. Mayer credited the building’s success on its dedicated staff of about 10 workers, of which two are full-time and the rest part-time. At least three local hockey players

It has produced at least two professional figure-skaters: Sheana Watt and Melissa Hole. As with the hockey program, however, the objective has always been to teach the youngsters lifetime skills.

Another program that many people don’t know much abut has students from local schools learn to skate at the arena. The Sportsplex is located on school district property and so the students get to skate for free.

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Fall Fair planning a spaghetti dinner North Thompson Star/ Journal What do folks do when the days are short, the weather cold, and outdoor recreation is limited? North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association (NTFFRA) says, “That’s when it’s time for an ‘All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner’!” This coming Monday, Jan. 26, at the Fall Fair Hall in Barriere everyone is being invited to come on out and enjoy great food, good music, yummy desserts and visiting with family and friends.

NTFFRA members are hosting the event as a fundraiser as they approach spring with its numerous small maintenance projects that require attention. “Believe it or not, we require at least $20,000 each year to start up the annual Fall Fair and Rodeo,” says NTFFRA president Jill Hayward, “Years ago, the board of directors would sign a note at the Credit Union for that amount to be used as start-up money; then pay it back after the fair. Not an ideal situation, and one that was definitely not

The NTFFRA event is open to all ages and runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., offering “all you can eat” spaghetti, Caesar salad and garlic toast for just $10. For those that enjoy a drink with dinner there will be beer and wine available, and of course coffee and tea. The Gordie West Band will be on site, volunteering to provide great music and some of those ‘golden oldies’ that everyone likes to hear. All funds raised from the evening go to NTFFRA.

a favourite for the directors whose names were on the line.” The Monday night spaghetti dinner is being prepared by Doreen Landry from Sam’s Pizza and Rib House. The beef has been donated by Rainer Custom Cutting, the Yellowhead 4H Club have volunteered to do “dish duty”, and a number of other sponsors have stepped forward as well. “We have to say a big thank you to Marnie Pfeifer who is the chief organizer of this event,” said Hayward,

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Continued from last week November Blue River’s Willow MacDonald and Shelley Sim of Clearwater faced off to decide who should be the next school trustee for the upper North Thompson Valley during an election forum at CSS. A few hours later they did it again at a forum at Blue River. MacDonald then debated for a third time as she took on Max Lentz, who was challenging her to be TNRD director for Thompson Headwaters (Area B). Clearwater Volunteer Fire Department was called out to fight a late season forest fire near the Candle Creek crosscountry ski trails. The fire was confined to duff on the forest floor but appeared to have been burning for some time. More than 80 people turned up for an election forum held at the new Dutch Lake Community Centre. Those attending heard from candidates seeking the positions of North Thompson (Clearwater-Blue River) school trustee, TNRD director for Area A (Wells Gray Country), District of Clearwater councillor, and mayor of Clearwater. A full-page feature highlighted the history of Safety Mart since

Store manager Sandy Toma (l) and mayor John Harwood cut the ribbon to officially open the new Buy-Low store in Clearwater on Nov. 30. Behind Toma are Ralph Sunderman (in checked jacket) and Ken Kjenstad, the former owners of Safety Mart, the new store's predecessor. Times file photos

its opening in 1973 by Ken Kjenstad and Ralph Sunderman. The store was due to close with the opening of the new Buy-Low. John Harwood defeated challenger Jon Kreke to gain another term as mayor of Clearwater. Elected to town council were Ken Kjenstad, Shelley Sim, Merlin Blackwell, Gord Heisterman, Dennis Greffard and Barry Banford. Voter turnout was about 60 per cent. Shelley Sim won the school board seat for the North Thompson. Carol Schaffer was the new director for Wells Gray Country (Area A) while Willow MacDonald continued as director for Thompson Headwaters (Area B). Yellowhead Mining announced that it had

(L-r) Owen and Rose Thon look on as Alice Ramsauer cast her ballots for Clearwater mayor and council during local government elections on Saturday, Nov. 15.

submitted its application for an environmental assessment certificate for its proposed Harper Creek coppergold-silver mine near Vavenby. Dennis Freeston, Ray Rosman and Bob Freeston formed the color party during Remembrance Day ceremonies in Clearwater. Ken Matheson of Clearwater won first place at the Vancouver Short Film Festival for his documentary, “Little Moccasins.” A representative from Sorgent.e Hydro Canada gave a presentation to the TNRD board on the proposed Serpentine and Clemina hydro power projects. If the run-ofthe-river projects went ahead, they would generate the equivalent of nearly 400 full-time jobs and approximately $2 million in economic development. Seven-year-old Michael Shook won first place in the KidsWild Treasure Hunt. He was the great grandson of Frances Emery, one of two sisters who, in 1932, built the historic Bee Farm in what is now Wells Gray Park. Shook chose to take $3,000 as his prize rather than a painting by Robert Bateman. December Mayor John Harwood and manager Sandy Toma cut

the ribbon to officially open the new Buy-Low store in Clearwater. The new store was 25,000 sq. ft. in size, compared to 18,000 sq. ft. for Safety Mart. Dr. Catherine Tarasoff of TRU and research assistant Kailee Streichert told about research they were doing at Dutch Lake to control yellow flag iris, an invasive plant species.

Judge Chris Cleaveley administered the oaths of office to swear in Clearwater’s fourth town council. Originally from Roundtop, the provincial court judge had sworn in all the town councils since incorporation in 2007. Santa Claus visited Blackpool Hall for a Breakfast With Santa event sponsored by Aboriginal Success by 6. The jolly old elf also attended Rotary’s annual Christmas Tree Light-up at the Infocenter. Cassidy Tucker, a Grade 5 student at Raft River Elementary School, took first place in the Grades 4 – 7 division in the Times’ Christmas story contest. In the Kindergarten – Grade 3 division, first place went to Cera Van Engelen, also of Raft River. Yellowhead Mining announced that BC Environmental Assessment Office had accepted for review its application for an environmental assess-

ment certificate for its proposed Harper Creek copper-gold-silver mine near Vavenby. TNRD board reelected Willow MacDonald of Blue River to be its vicechair.

A thaw had left the Candle Creek ski trails with little snow but Wells Gray Outdoor Club was ready for an active cross-country ski season, said president Wes Bieber and registrar Hazel Wadlegger.

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This might be Hockey Week but members of Raft Mountain Skating Club remind everyone that they also are important users of the Sportsplex. Pictured are participants in the CanSkate and Pre-CanSkate programs: (back, l-r) coaches Chelsea Hindle and Robyn Kreke, (middle, l-r) Lylan Roberts, Sienna Foster-Henderson, Lily Dulaba, Linden Ransome, Jairo Wight, Eli Priede, Austin Pelton, Hudson Wilkinson (front, l-r) Duncan McNeice, Amelia Greffard, Cole Dulaba, Lilah Sundquist, Morgan Matwick, Zoey Fehr, and Brody Wynne. Photo submitted

Participants in Raft Mountain Skating Club's StarSkate program pose for a photograph. Pictured are (l-r) Vienna Wadlegger, Talon Rhodes, Robyn Kreke, coach Teresa Heisterman, Hailey Griffin, Rylee Pennock, and Sophia Braaten. The club will put on a skating exhibition in the Sportsplex as part of Clearwater Winter Fest on Friday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. Photo submitted

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5-4,” said Clearwater coach Tim Walker. The following day the Hawks took on Winfield. “Sunday we played another good game,”

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Walker said. “We have been reducing penalties and it is showing.” Clearwater beat Winfield 4-3 in the game. According to their coach, the Hawks played solid for about 50 minutes. Winfield came back strong in

the third period and almost tied it up, but couldn't quite manage it. The Ice Hawks have one more league game – Saturday, Jan 24, at 3:30 against Merritt. “It will be a tough game for us,” Walker predicted. “Merritt is the roughest team in

our league and in second place. We will be missing three key players in that game.” Following the final league game the Hawks will begin playoffs during the first two weeks of February. Playoff games are yet to be scheduled.

Clearwater & District Minor Hockey • Become part of a winning team. Join Minor Hockey and learn to play Canada’s Game. Open to Boys and Girls. www.cdmha.info/ Register @ 250 674 2594 or nissa1537@gmail.com Raft Mountain Skating Club • Register @ www.raftmountain.com Adult Hockey • Mens Drop In Hockey Fridays, 8pm $10/each Ladies Hockey • Sundays 5:45pm, new players welcome Oldtimers Hockey • Wednesdays 8:15pm • Sundays, 7pm • $10/each

FAMILY SKATING • Friday Jan 30 4:45pm - Skate with Disney • Sunday Feb. 1 4pm Wells Gray Curling Club • League play Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 7pm. Register for the 2nd half 250-674-3768

PARENTS, PRESCHOOL SKATING • Wednesdays 10am • HOME SCHOOL SKATING • Wednesdays 1:30pm

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Saturday Jan. 24

9:00am 10:00am 11:40am 1:30pm 3:15pm 5:45pm 8:00pm

Pre-Novice Atoms vs. Lillooet Girls vs. Merritt Atoms vs. Lillooet Midget vs. Merritt Peewee vs. N. Okanagan Bantam vs. Summerland

Sunday Jan. 25

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Girls vs. Merritt Bantam vs. Summerland Peewee vs. N. Okanagan Novice vs. Novice Family Skating Ladies Hockey Hosers Oldtimers

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40th Anniversary of the Sportsplex Jan 24 - 23 Curling Skins Jan. 30 - 31 Love Where You Live Bonspiel Jan. 31 - Feb. 1 Novice Hockey Tournament

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Clearwater Midget Ice Hawk Austin Rauch #5 streaks up the ice with the puck during a game against Winfield on Sunday. Photos by Keith McNeill

Ice Hawk Cole Clark #9 puts the puck in the net after getting a pass from Austin Rauch #5.

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Mounties may yet be able to organize a union Tim Petruk – Kamloops This Week Mounties across Canada — and in the Kamloops region — 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 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 bargain-

ing 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. “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 staff-relations 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

Avalanche Canada introduces avalanche safety tool Submitted REVELSTOKE – Avalanche Canada is pleased to announce a new tool for backcountry users that brings real-time information sharing to recreational users. The Mountain Information Network (MIN) offers an easy and effective method for backcountry users to submit weather, snowpack and avalanche observations. This data can then be viewed on the main map of Avalanche

Canada’s website and mobile app. “The MIN is fully integrated with our website at avalanche. ca,” explains Karl Klassen, manager of Avalanche Canada’s public avalanche warning service. “Submissions to the network are geo-tagged, so others can easily see where the observations were made. The MIN gives all backcountry users access to real-time information and observations, which provides valuable

decision-making support for travelling in avalanche terrain.” Submitting to the MIN is easily done through a smartphone or on a home computer. A menu of items is provided to guide the observations and there is also the capability to send photos and add comments. These submissions then appear as small blue icons on the map in the app and at avalanche.ca, which other users can click to view.

CN plow works at night A snowplow with a plow in front and a snowblower in the rear clears the CN tracks near Birch Island recently. Photo by Keith McNeill

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“We are very excited about the potential for the MIN,” adds Klassen. “The data flow from some of our forecasting regions is sometimes irregular, especially early and late in the season, and a few regions suffer from a scarcity of data. Receiving more observations from the field will be tremendously valuable to our forecasting process.” The MIN was developed through generous financial support from TECTERRA.

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Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society (LNTCFS $2500.00) and the North Thompson Communities Foundation NTCF $1000.00) for their generous support by way of grant monies for the renovations in the upper kitchen of the Little Fort Community Hall. It has had a beautiful and long over due facelift with new flooring, countertops, roll down windows, dishwasher, and lighting. In combination with funds allotted by the Little Fort Rec Society the upper hall kitchen has been renovated to meet Interior Health and handicap requirements. Both upper and lower hall kitchens are in top condition to meet any renters desire to put on an excellent function. Thank you! LFRS

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“TECTERRA is proud to support public avalanche safety through development of the MIN,” says Jonathan Neufeld, director of commercialization programs for TECTERRA. “By enabling users to contribute locationspecific reports, we are creating a stream of reliable information that helps recreationalists, public forecasters and industry users to stay safe in mountainous terrain.”

St James Catholic Church Sunday Service Mass 11am - 12pm 324 Clearwater Village Road 250-819-5579

Clearwater Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor John Masigan Saturday Service - 10am Clearwater Christian Church Ph. 250-674-3468

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Will She Find Your Business? 250-674-3343 Shortage of anesthetists affecting surgeries at RIH Kamloops This Week A shortage of anesthetists is affecting elective surgeries at Royal Inland Hospital — but the situation is not dire. Dr. John Guy, one of about 15 anesthetists in the city, said that number of doctors isn’t sufficient to handle the schedule of surgeries, but added the impact is only being felt “a day here or there.” No emergency surgeries are being affected, he said. Dr. Norm Kienitz, chief of staff at RIH, said the shortage of anesthetists will lead to about 55 patients having surgeries this month postponed. Guy, who moved to Kamloops from the U.S. three years ago, said he believes the problem is Kamloops’ reputation outside the city’s boundar-

ies, with doctors who might relocate viewing it “more like a small town. From the outside, it doesn’t have the cachet of a Kelowna.” But, Guy said, he believes if doctors would visit the city, they would realize, as he has, it’s an ideal place to live and work. Health Minister Terry Lake pointed to expansion at RIH as being part of the method in attracting doctors. “In the Kamloops versus Kelowna tradition, Kelowna tends to get more headlines and more media attention, but I think that’s changing with the investments being made at Royal Inland Hospital,” Lake said. “That will change the conversation.” Work continues on the new clinicalservices building at the hospital and there are longer-term plans to add a surgical tower to

Royal Inland Hospital is re-scheduling election surgeries because of a shortage of anesthetists. Photo by KTW

the facility. Lake said the “message is getting out there is a lot going on at RIH.” He also pointed to a new contract signed with the province’s doctors that includes $68 million allocated

to enhance access to speciality medical services like anesthesiology or dermatology. “And their organization could make the argument they should have access to that money for better remuneration,” Lake said.

Kienitz agreed recruiting to a smaller community like Kamloops can be a challenge. He said the trend is for new doctors to look at large cities first, and noting the Interior Health Authority needs to

recruit “to a certain type of person for whom Kamloops is a good fit.” Guy said the Interior Health Authority “is working very hard, beating the bushes to find people” and Royal

Inland Hospital is also aware of the situation and doing what it can to find new doctors. In the meantime, locums (fill-in doctors) are being brought in to provide some relief.

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Jan. 31-Feb 1: Novice Hockey Tournament, NT Sportsplex Feb. 1: Moonlight Cross Country Skiing, 4:30 at Candle Creek Ski Trails, fireside snacks - no charge, info Hazel 250-674-1674 Feb. 2: Opportunity to meet with Carol Schaffer, TNRD Electoral Area A. Blackpool Community Hall, 7 pm Feb. 4: Opportunity to meet with Carol Schaffer, TNRD Electoral Area A. Upper Clearwater Community Hall, 7 pm Feb. 4: Open House at Clearwater Drop-in Centre, 12 noon. All seniors welcome. Light lunch included. Info Eileen 250-674-2400 Feb 7: Birchleg XC Ski at Candle Creek Ski Trails. Reg 9am - 10am. 674-3444. Feb. 8: Ice Fishing Derby, Feb. 8, Dutch Lake, sponsored by Clearwater Rotary Club. Info 250-674-2795 Feb. 7-8: Valentine Gift Show, Clearwater Lodge, Sat. 10am-8pm; Sun 10am – 3pm. Info 778-208-5359 Feb. 20 – 22: Ladies Curling Bonspiel. Reg. 674-3768 or wgcurl@gmail.com

• Shambhala Meditation Group: meets every Tuesday at Forest House 6:30-8:00 pm. Info: 250-587-6373. • Connections Healing Rooms - Wed. 1-3pm (except stat. holidays). 86 Young Rd. No charge. Sponsored by Living Streams Christian Church. www.healingrooms.com. • Healthy Choices – Tues 9am Clearwater Christian Church bsmnt (behind Fields). $2/wk drop-in free. Kim 250-674-0224 • Clearwater & District Hospice 3rd Mon. Sept-Jun 10am Legion 778-208-0137. RECREATION • Drop-in soccer: May-Sept. Tuesdays & Thursday at 7pm at CSS field. Everyone welcome! • Bowling: Mon. 10–12pm & 1-3pm; Thurs., 1-3pm. Seniors Centre at Evergreen Acres. 250-674-3675 • Clearwater Sno-Drifters: 1st Thurs every mth. 250-676-9414 • CNT Rod & Gun Club: 3rd Tues. of the mth. Blackpool Hall 7pm Nov., Jan., & Mar. AGM in May • Volleyball: Winter, dates TBA, at Clearwater Secondary School Gym, $2 drop in. Info: 250-674-1878. • Youth Group: ages 12-18, Sat. 7-10 pm Dutch Lake Community Center, info 250-674-2600 • Yoga Tree – Call or email Annie 250-674-2468 annie. pomme@hotmail.com • Core Strength Fitness. Tuesdays. 10-11am 250-674-0001 • Badminton: Mon & Wed, Oct – Mar, CSS gym, 7:30-9:30 pm, $3 drop-in fee, info 250-674-2518 • Drop in Basketball: Winter, dates TBA, $2 drop in at Clearwater Secondary School Gym. Info: 250-674-1878 • Slo-Pitch: Clearwater mixed Slo-Pitch league May – July. Contact Carmen Archibald 778-208-1773, 250-674-2632 • Drop in Soccer: June -Sept, tues and Thurs, 6:30-8:00 PM, CSS field, $2 drop in, grade 8 to adult SENIORS • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society 3rd Sun Social Meet at the Wells Gray Hotel at 12:30pm for lunch or dessert, & chat • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society Book Club Last Thursday of the mth 2pm at the library. All seniors welcome.

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CHECK YOUR AD! Notice of error must be given in time for correction before the second insertion of any advertisement. The paper will not be responsible for omissions or for more than one incorrect insertion, or for damages or costs beyond the cost of the space actually occupied by the error. Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of ads which discriminate against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved. Readers; in ads where ‘male’ is referred to, please read also as ‘female’ and where ‘female’ is used, read also ‘male’. NOTE: When ordering items out of province, the purchaser is responsible to pay provincial sales tax. Do not send money in response to an advertisement without confirming the credentials of that business, and be aware that some telephone numbers will be charged for by the minute

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Career Opportunities M’AKOLA Development Services CONTROLLER position: full cycle accounting, financial technical support and assistance. Visit: makola.bc.ca DEADLINE: Feb 9

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Trades, Technical

Take notice that a Woodlot Licence Plan (WLP) has been prepared for Woodlot 301 – Clearwater, in the name of Flear Smith Limited. Further, take notice that Flear Smith Limited is proposing to remove 28ha of private land (DL3858 KDYD), located north of Barber Road, from Woodlot Licence 301.

Education/Trade Schools

Medical/Dental 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!

Help Wanted

Legal Notices

Notice of Woodlot Licence Plan and Removal of Private Land - Woodlot 301

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 1-888357-2612 ext.230

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

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As required by the Forest and Range Practices Act, the WLP outlines the results and strategies the Woodlot Licensee will follow to meet objectives set by Government. It is a replacement of Woodlot Licence Plan #1.

Services

Financial Services 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. 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.

Help Wanted

A draft of the draft Woodlot Licence Plan is available for public review and written comment. A review can be arranged by making appointment with Wes Bieber, R.P.F. at the office of Longfellows Natural Resource Management Solutions Inc. in Clearwater, B.C. Written comments on either initiative should be submitted no later than March 18, 2015. Contact: Wes Bieber, R.P.F. E-Mail: wes.bieber@longfellows.ca Telephone: 250-674-3882

Longfellows Inc. 234 Murtle Rd. Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N1

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MAINTENANCE WORKER Information Barriere A-A Meetings Every Tuesday at 7:30pm Pentecostal Church 818 Amnesty Road 250-672-9643 250-672-9934

Disability Benefits Free Seminar Speakers: Dr. Alison Bested, on ME/FM, CFS, other Julie Fisher, Lawyer, Long-Term Disability and CPP Annamarie Kersop, Lawyer, Injury & No-Fault Benefits Date: Mon. Feb.9, 2015 at 7 pm Where: Hyatt Regency Vancouver RSVP: 604-554-0078 or office@lawyerswest.ca www.LawyersWest.ca

Information HOSPITAL AUXILIARY THRIFT SHOP

Located across the railway tracks in Vavenby, B.C. Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Great deals - low prices

Personals Clearwater: AA Meetings Every Wednesday, #11 Lodge Drive, side door. Call 250-587-0026 anytime MEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851.

Safe Home Response Providing a safe place to escape for women and their children. Volunteers always needed. Call 250-674-2135.

Older gentleman seeking 60+ woman for companionship, outings, conversation, possibly travel. Am 5’11”, 170 lbs, no beer-belly. Own own home. Hobbies: music, sports, writing, love to travel & have some post-grad ed. You: physically fit, easy to talk to, n/drinker, n/s, can be easy on eyes, some means of your own. Contact: c/o Box 1020, Barriere BC V0E 1E0.

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Help Wanted Contract Delivery Driver

• Pick up in Vernon and deliver to Barriere Once a week on Wednesday • Time sensitive • Must have reliable vehicle, insurance and capability to haul 2 tonnes of weight. Please submit resume to the

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T.F.L. 18 and F.L. A18688 Amendment #20 to Canfor’s Approved Forest Stewardship Plan

Opportunity for Public Review and Comment Notice is hereby given that Canadian Forest Products Limited – Vavenby Division, in accordance with the Forest and Range Practices Act, section 20 of the Forest Planning and Practices regulation, intends to submit an amendment to its’ Forest Stewardship Plan for Tree Farm License 18 and Forest License A18688, in the Thompson Rivers Forest District. On completion of the advertising period the amendment proposed, which includes adding a forest license and amending the recreation trail section of the plan will be submitted to government for review and determination. The Forest Stewardship Plan amendment is available for review and written comment, by appointment, for a period of 60 days from the date of publication of this notice. Please contact Daniel Arcand – Forestry Supervisor, at (250) 676-1173 to arrange a time to review the plan amendment. The amendment is available for review at Canadian Forest Products – Vavenby Division Woodlands office, 2996 McCorvie Road, Vavenby, BC during the office hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM until March 23rd, 2015. Written comments should be addressed to Daniel Arcand – RPF, Forestry Supervisor, Canadian Forest Products Ltd. – Vavenby Division, PO Box 39, Vavenby, BC V0E 3A0. To be considered prior to submission of the amendment, written comments must be received by March 23rd, 2015.

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Clearwater: Modern 2-bdrm home, fridge, range, w/d, central air, carport. $750/mo. Site #7 Thompson Crossing. To view 250-587-6151

Clearwater: 3bdrm, Peavine Rd, new renos, lg deck, 1500 sqft. $850/mo; 3bdrm, 220 Dutch Lk Rd, $795/mo, recent renos; 3bdrm, 2.5 bath, dbl garage, 225 Murtle Cres, avail Mar 1. NP Call 250-674-3668

Vavenby: Nice clean 3bdrm house w/bsmt, carport, & storage sheds on half acre, w/river view. F/S, W/D, avail Feb. 1 $850/mo, $450/dd Call 250674-0002

Furnished 1-2 bdrm suite or home required for locum doctor in the Barriere area from May 1 - Oct. 31. Pets accepted and fenced yard preferred. Non-smokers. Please contact Holly 250-672-9795

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

Merchandise for Sale

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 Vacuum Cleaner for sale: Kirby Sentria (upright) w/all accessories incl shampooer and extra bags; under 2 yrs old and like new. A steal @ $350 (original purchase price over $1,000); ph 250-674-2790

Misc. Wanted Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030 Local

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Kitchen aids: Bullet Express Trio & Flavour Wave oven. Both for $100 or $60/ea. Like new. 250-672-1908

Clearwater: 12x49 - 1 bdrm MH in Sunset Village Trlr Pk. Dbl lot, 4 sheds, incl appl, oil heat. Very well managed park. $27,900. Ph. 250-587-6300 Ask for Muriel

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Rentals Duplex / 4 Plex Barriere: 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, duplex, large fenced backyard, 1 car garage. $895 + util. DD. Pets neg., N/P, N/S. 250-6720041.

Mobile Homes & Pads Clearwater: 3bdrm MH in Mountain Meadows MH Park, 950 sqft, $650/mo, w/d, avail immed. Ph Eric 604-618-9599

Tenders

The Wells Gray Community Forest Corporation

Vehicle Wanted Volkswagen van/bus with split front window. Any info pls call Kevin 403-690-7646 or email vdublove@hotmail.ca

Tenders

DISTRICT OF CLEARWATER INVITATION TO TENDER

NORTH THOMPSON SPORTSPLEX - ROOF RETROFIT 2015 Digital PDF documents for the “NORTH THOMPSON SPORTSPLEX ROOF REPAIRS 2015” will be available beginning Friday, January 16th, 2015 at 1:00pm (local time) from the Southern Interior Construction Association website at www.sica.bc.ca. Tenders clearly marked “NORTH THOMPSON SPORTSPLEX ROOF REPAIRS 2015” in the upper right hand corner and ”PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL, ATTENTION: LESLIE GROULX, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER” in the lower left hand corner will be received at the office of:

Real Estate

Appliances

Heavy Duty Machinery

Tenders

Transportation

District of Clearwater 209 Dutch Lake Road Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N2 No later than 2:00pm Kamloops local time Thursday, January 29th, 2015 GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK: The work for a retrofit to the existing roofing areas as indicated on the drawings, generally consists of, but not limited to; Roofing: Preparation of existing metal & membrane Installation of isocyanurate insulation Installation of 2 play SPS Soprema roofing system Flashing In order to be eligible to tender this project, membership in the RCABC is required. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Tenders. Owner Consultant DISTRICT OF CLEARWATER 209 Dutch Lake Road Clearwater, BC V0E 1N2 Phone: (250) 674-2257 Fax: (250) 674-2173 Attn: Leslie Groulx Chief Administrative Officer

WEST EDGE ENGINEERING LTD #209-655 Victoria Street Kamloops, BC V2C 2B3 Phone: (250) 37405433 ext. 204 Fax: (250) 374-7022 Attn: Ralph Ruppel Sr. Designer

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Nature of work 1. Projects will involve the coordination, the preparation and the desk top publishing of an Annual Report, Newsletter(s), news paper articles, National Forest Week articles and other documents. 2.The contractor will be responsible to organize their work schedule and complete and deliver the projects by identified deadlines. 3. Estimated hours per year 160 – 220. Skill Set Required: 1. Ability to write and proof technical articles to a standard acceptable to the Corporation. 2. Demonstrated proficiency in desk top publishing including word processing, spreadsheets and data bases using Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher or equivalents. 3. Good verbal and written communication skills. 4. Ability to work independently and with a group. Education and work experience: 1. Recognized clerical training and/or equivalent skills and experience. 2. Forestry background is an asset but not required. 3. Small event coordination. Additional Requirements: 1.This is an hourly contract. 2.The contractor will arrange for their work place and all necessary computer equipment and software and transportation. Hourly Contract Rate: 1. Hourly rate dependant on experience and proficiency. Length of Contract 1.The contract initially will be for 1 year with an option to renew. 2. Performance will be evaluated at the end of 2 and 4 months. The contract will either be continued or terminated depending on performance. Packages illustrating the nature of the work are available at the Yellowhead Community Services (YCS) office, Dutch Lake Center between 8:30 and 4:30. Applications with resumes will be received at the YCS office Dutch Lake Center up to Feb 6 4:30 PM. Short list applicants will be contacted and interviews conducted. The Contract would start by the end of February.

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Hockey is an undeniable part of Canada Clearwater Hockey Days Jan. 19 – 25, 2015 Hockey is an undeniable part of Canada. It’s in our blood and it identifies us around the world. We invite the community to join us in this celebration of hockey. Activities this week will include hockey games for all age groups, with teams from other communities attending for weekend games. On Friday night there will be a Free Family Skate and we are encouraging everyone to attend wearing a hockey jersey. Enter your name to win prizes and children can enter the coloring contest. We are asking local businesses and schools to be involved by having staff and students wear a jersey, hat or shirt to support your

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8:00PM MINOR HOCKEY ALUMNI GAME Saturday Jan. 24 9:00am Pre-Novice 10:00am Atoms vs. Lillooet 11:40am Girls vs. Merritt 1:30pm Atoms vs. Lillooet 3:15pm Midget vs. Merritt 5:45pm Peewee vs. N. Okanagan 8:00pm Bantam vs. Summerland

Sunday Jan. 25 8:00am Girls vs. Merritt 10:00am Bantam vs. Summerland 12:15pm Peewee vs. N. Okanagan 2:30pm Novice vs. Novice 4:00pm Family Skating 5:45pm Ladies Hockey 7:00pm Hosers Oldtimers

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Back Row: Coach Jamie Fischer, Sage Barstow, Kylie Blackmore, Garner Ransome, Ali Settle, Cassidy Tucker, coach Gary Goodie Front Row: Haileigh Goodie, Dayton Jasper, Jairo Wight, Olin Coates, John Wiunig, Brendan Green Missing from picture: Coach Mark Green, Eric Brock The Atom Hawks team has 12 players this year and is playing in the Thompson Cariboo League. The team has been having a good season, and is currently in second place in the league standings. In December the team won a first place trophy in our home tournament and placed second in a tournament in Merritt. The Atoms have their final league games in January against teams from Logan Lake and Lillooet, and playoffs will begin in February. We hope the team continues their hard work and team effort in the remainder of the season. A big thank-you goes out to coaches Mark Green and Jamie Fischer for all the time they put into the team!

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Back Row: Assistant Coach Ted McGill, Tadam Elliott, Mitchell Chayer, John Meyer, Lochlan Wilson, Keylan Chernoff, Dorian McGill, Jayden Kjenstad, Assistant Coach Jay Meyer, Head Coach Ole Kjenstad Front Row: Brant Settle, Gibson Nash, Assistant Captain Mason Wadlegger, Captain Jaxon Kjenstad, Assistant Captain Colby Rhodes, Ryan Green, Tristan Blackmore....missing from photo Gerald Loring and Hudson Cobbs This year the Bantam rep team is playing in a tier 4 division against teams from Kamloops, Revelstoke, Kelowna and Summerland. As well as playing league games we have also hosted a couple exhibition games, a home tournament in October and traveled to Revelstoke for a tournament December. With league play almost coming to a close we are on the home stretch with three upcoming league games played in Clearwater against both Kamloops and Summerland before heading into 1st round of playoffs. The Proud to support minor boys have worked hard this year sometimes having to play hockey in Clearwater with a short bench due to injuries but despite that they have been able to notch out some wins. The boys would like to Open 7 days a week thank their coaches Ole Kjenstad, Jay Meyer and Ted McGill #3-98 W Old North Thompson Hwy. • 250-674-0110 for all their hard work and commitment this season spending many hours at the rink and on the road.

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Midget Female Below Back Row: Manager: Debbie Fraser, Coach: Deanna Pendergast, Megan Sim, Robin Fraser, Emily Giesbrecht, Annie Whelen, Hanna Wadlegger, Coach Hans Wadlegger Front Row: Natalia Biagioni, Clair Meyer, Aubrey Leppington, Annika Wadlegger, Juniper Wadlegger, Quinn Mackay, Emma Collins

Midget Above Back Row: Coach Ashton Phillips, Levi Walker, Keaton Noble, Nate Wadlegger Tristan Huybregts, Cole Clark, Justin Sutherland, Dylan Huitema-Harrie, Coach Tim Walker Front Row: Colby Rhodes, Larson Wadlegger, Jared Walker, Karter Romeo, Mathew Lee, Julien Dewey, Austin Rauch. The Clearwater Midget Ice Hawks have had a tremendous season to date. The Clearwater tier 4 team was placed in a tier 3 division due to the lack of tier 4 teams in our area. The Clearwater team has held their own in the higher division with close scoring games. The team consist of 14 players and one goalie, with exceptional coaching by Tim Walker, Ashton Phillips, Darcy Elliot, Ben Webber and Dale Rauch. The Ice Hawks have traveled throughout the Okanagan as far as Osoyoos for league games. On January 9-11 Clearwater hosted a 6 team tournament with 5 tier 3 teams and themselves. With the team ending the round robin with 1 win, 1 tie and 1 lost they played for 3 place in the finals, defeating Winfield 5-3. The parents and coaches have been essential in making this year a success. The team is preparing for the Midget Tier 4 Provincial Championships on March 15. This event will bring the best teams from all over the Province to Clearwater.

The Clearwater Girls Midget team consists of 13 players, ages range from 11 - 17. We have a new goalie this year. Annika volunteered to play goal with no prior experience and has done an amazing job. The girls have survived a few injuries and played many games with 7 to 8 skaters, never giving up or slowing down. The girls all get along extremely well helping each other on and off the ice. They are an enthusiastic fun group. Playoffs are starting up in February and we are looking forward to putting another 1st place banner in our arena! A huge thank you to our three coaches, Hans, Deanna and Jay. Your time is so appreciated. Hockey is and always has been a community sport that brings many people together. Our girls’ team is so proud to be a part of the Clearwater District Minor Hockey Association.

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Peewee

Back Row: Coach Barb Coates, Devin Holland, Lucas Taniguti, Ethan Smith, Cohen Hunt, Tyler MacDonald, Owen Sim, Soren Coates, Nick Andersen, Drew Pederson, Coach: Craig Shook Front Row: Allister Roy, Jaden Phillips, Korie McGill, Alexzander Hedman, Alyssa Ball, Jorja Bond, Mason Streadwick, Cleo Coates, Sammy Bruns, Michael Shook Missing from picture: Dylan Vaisnis, Sam Jensen, Cole Dulaba, Chace Smith and Sophie Collins

Back Row: Coach Donald Collins. Liam Hunt, Angus Allchin, Eric Wiunig, Emma Collins, Jayden Kjenstad, Coach Gene Griffin Front Row: Ryley Griffin,Alex Lamash, Soli Barstow,Piet Oud, Parker Collins, Devin Green, Reid Parlby

We have had a very busy and exciting season so far! We are up to 24 players now so we divided our novice group into two teams; Blue Crushers and White Crushers. We practice two times per week, the Monday practice we work on developing our skills and our skating and on Friday we get to play a game against each other. We have played exhibition games against Kamloops and 100 Mile and we travelled to our first away tournament on January 10th and 11th in Logan Lake. Both teams played exceptionally well, demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship! We are lucky to have such dedicated parents and coaches for our Novice group this year. Barb Coates is our head coach with Craig Shook, Jessie Hunt, Mike Smith, Donald Collins, Gary Holland, Randy Roy and Clint McGill helping out with practices. On Jan. 31 - Feb. 1 we are hosting our home tournament with six out of town teams coming! On Feb. 14, our second year novice players will be travelling to 100 Mile for two exhibition games as well. Our season will be winding up at the end of February, beginning of March.

The Peewee Rep Warriors may be small in number with only 12 players and 2 goaltenders, but their grit and determination have helped them to sit in 3rd place in the league standings. These players have grown in ability and confidence thanks to the knowledge and dedication of their coaches Donald Collins, Geoff Giesbrecht and Gene Griffin. We must also thank Christy Kjenstad, our fabulous ‘snack mom’ who always supplies a much-needed nutritional boost at half time! The team has faced some challenges playing in the Rep league with a mixture of abilities but teamwork and a good work ethic have kept them competitive. Last weekend the team came in 3rd place out of 8 at the North Okanagan Tier 3/4, narrowly losing in a barnstorming semi-final 5-7 to Kelowna Jr Rockets who went on to win the tournament. We are proud of our boys and girl and look forward to seeing some of you during Hockey Days when we play North Okanagan!

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