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ment has decided it is not going to stand by its promise and look after these guys. That is what is happening.” Wangensteen says the Conservative government’s approach to veterans is “don’t call us, we’ll call you” and “don’t let the door hit your [butt] on the way out.” Carole Rooney An example of this is Free Press the changes it made in the New Veteran’s Charter The recent move to that gives today’s young boot Julian Fantino out veterans with serious injuand replace him with ries or mental illness a Erin O’Toole as Veterans lump-sum payment under Affairs Minister has some an expectation they make advocates doubtful he will it last the rest of their life, be enough of an improve- he adds. ment. “Veterans are told govRoyal Canadian Legion ernment will look after Branch #260-100 Mile you, but they are not [being House president looked after].” Bob Wangensteen O’Toole is a says O’Toole will veteran who flew have to prove himas a tactical naviself. gator on a Sea So far, WangenKing helicopter steen agrees with with the Royal the stance taken Canadian Air by the Canadian Force until 2000, BOB Veterans Advocacy WANGENSTEEN when he joined the (CVA) and other reserve. veterans advocate groups. Before becoming min“They are not happy ister, O’Toole helped start with [O’Toole for] not rec- a foundation that raisognizing some veteran’s es money in support of groups again. We’ll have to veterans’ programming, see how it plays out.” and organized a mentalWangensteen notes health awareness event last advocate groups must spring. be on an approved list “Now that he’s in power, of registered lobbyists everything changes,” says in order to voice concerns Wangensteen. to a federal government “There was a lot of hope ear. first off when Fantino was “I think it is more of dumped and they got a a Conservative thing to veteran in there, but this not give [the veterans] guy is following basicalanything. It doesn’t really ly the same program as make a difference who Fantino was. It’s just more is in charge, the govern- of the same.”

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FAST bytes CRD LEADERS The Cariboo Regional District’s (CRD) Area G Director Al Richmond and Area A Director Ted Armstrong were re-elected as chair and vice-chair respectively at the Dec. 12 board meeting. This marked the seventh consecutive year for both Richmond and Armstrong in these positions.

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South Cariboo Search and Rescue members Dani Kidston, left, and Mark Seilis descended a steep slope before going out onto a moving ice floe in changing conditions on the Fraser River to recover the body of a suspected homicide victim on Jan. 3.

SC-SAR recovers body on ice floe Williams Lake man killed, murder investigation underway Carole Rooney Free Press

The South Cariboo Search and Rescue (SC-SAR) team pulled off a dicey ice recovery after a body was discovered on the partially-frozen Fraser River just after 2 p.m. on Jan. 2. The RCMP’s North District Major Crime Unit (NCO) has identified the deceased male as 22-year-old Jesse Frank of Williams Lake. After Williams Lake RCMP received a report of a body under the Rudy Johnson Bridge near Soda Creek, the SC-SAR team was called in to deploy its ice rescue skills – or in this case, recovery – skills. SC-SAR rescue team leader James Seeley says eight members responded to a request for mutual aid to assist three members of the Central Cariboo Search and Rescue group. It was a first time the local group had gone out on the huge river for any recovery or rescue attempt, but

it proves its members’ level of exper- changing ice crust over the river. tise, he notes. The recovery duo traversed out “The Fraser is a really difficult sit- onto this broken and moving ice floe uation. [Usually if victims] go on the over the powerful river currents, he Fraser River they are gone, explains. that’s how dynamic it is.” Seilis used a pole to prod Upon the SC-SAR memthe ice, a crucial step when bers’ arrival around 8:30 it is constantly changing, a.m. on Jan. 3, they had to Seeley says, adding he was wait for the crime scene protold the ice had only formed cessing to wrap up before two days before. Seeley deployed the team’s “You are not sure how James highly skilled members. thick it is at any one time, Seeley The rescue team leader and there is a huge cursays two members, Mark rent of water underneath Seilis and Dani Kidston, led the constantly eroding it ... we saw the recovery with ropes rigged to the channel open up at least 50 metres, bridge, towing the recovery basket then pack closed and then open up down an almost 100-foot embank- again. ment covered in loose rocks. “Right under the bridge, if the ice “Our members who went down gave way then we had control of our are ice rescue trained and rope res- members and they were not in any cue trained and ... our team spends danger. And they went down with the time to practice all this.” protective gear on [such as] GoreSeeley notes where the river nar- Tex dry suits.” rows at the bridge, the packed ice Seeley says the rest of the team jammed up and formed a moving, manned ropes and gear at the top

of the bank to assist with the recovery, which took about two hours to accomplish. It was a 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. effort for the SC-SAR team, he notes. “It was a long day – cold, at -15; big wind and wind chill; and just terrible conditions to be out in. So, I really have to sing the praises of the team that went out there because it’s also their volunteer time and their dedication to train to do this.” Seeley adds the crew seized a fortuitous window of opportunity in the moving ice floe to ensure the members would be safe. “We take our training seriously, we do things professionally, and everybody comes home safe at the end of the day.” The cause of Frank’s death is not being released, but NCO media relations RCMP Cpl. Dave Tyreman says the incident is being investigated as a targeted homicide, and the public is not at risk.

Interior Health Authority (IHA) chair Norman Embree and director David Goldsmith both completed their tenures as of Dec. 31. Health Minister Terry Lake recognized both men for their unwavering dedication, and said their guidance, governance and focus on improved quality, communication and engagement had been a great asset to the IHA. Embree has served on the board since 2007 and as its chair since 2008; Goldsmith has served as a director since 2008. Board director Erwin Malzer stepped into the role of chair effective Jan. 1.

DOCTORS’ CONTRACT British Columbia’s physicians voted in favour of accepting a new five-year agreement with the provincial government on Dec. 5. The contract meets government’s bargaining mandate while working toward improved health care services in the province through its provisions intended to help address some of the most pressing health-care challenges, as identified in the Ministry of Health’s strategic plan. The agreement covers the period ending March 31, 2019 and covers approximately 10,000 specialists and family physicians.

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Ottawa says yes to YES program is forthcoming, Pettman said, adding some local youth “fall through the cracks” while waiting for confirmation. The deadline for the next local YES program intake is March 9.

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K a m l o o p s T h omp s on - C ar i b o o MP Cathy McLeod visited 100 Mile House on Jan. 16 and announced funding for local youth training. The Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre (CFEC) received more than $260,000 from the Skills Link program to deliver group-based employability skills followed by work experience to assist 26 local youth. Youth Employment Skills (YES) training helps youth facing barriers to employment – including youth in rural and remote areas – to develop the skills and gain the experience they need to find employment or the confidence to return to school. “Initiatives like Skills Link help connect young people with jobs, while ensuring Canada’s economy benefits from

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Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod, right, visited with Youth Employment Skills (YES) students and Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre program manager Chris Pettman, left, in a classroom at Thompson Rivers University on Jan. 16.

their skills and talents,” said McLeod. While she made the formal announcement last week, the first of these two funded intakes began in November. McLeod chatted about the value and level of success of the program with the local YES program students, facilitators Allie Valiente and Ryan Dugaro and CFEC program manager

Chris Pettman. The local MP encouraged their feedback to gauge if they think the funding is worthwhile. Afterward, McLeod said she heard a resounding “yes for the YES” program. The nine weeks of paid placement students receive, and the work experience gained while local employers provide training and mentoring time, seems to be “absolutely critical” to its

success, she noted. “If you have students [whose] life path shifts because of this, then it’s money well spent.” Said Pettman: “CFEC is ecstatic to once again offer this well-respected and well-attended program. “When youth make the decision to remain in the South Cariboo after graduation, as a community, we must ensure there are sufficient programs and

opportunities to support them.” He added many students who found work experience placement in the previous intake (that ended summer 2014) are still employed today. “In 100 Mile House, there are not many options for youth ... if it wasn’t for this program there would be ... zero options.” It is often a guessing game on if, and when Skills Link YES funding

School District #27 salaries released

The School District #27 (SD27) report publicizing salaries and remuneration of its employees and elected officials was presented to trustees at the Dec. 12 – the final board meeting of 2014. The 2013/14 Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) shows the $37,478,835 paid out in total employee remuneration, included $10,037,119 for employees with salaries higher than $75,000, with $27,333,770 going to those earning less than $75,000 per annum. The two highest-paid SD27 employees were superintendent Mark Thiessen at $139,633 (with $7,174 in expenses) and assistant superintendent Harj Manhas at $135,838 (also at $7,174 in expenses). These top salaries were followed by director of instruction Jerome Beauchamp at $119,133 ($4,393

For more information, call 250-395-1850 or 250-395-5155, or pick up an application form at CFEC, 486 Birch Ave., or at Community Employment Services, 808 Alpine Ave.

expenses) and secretary-treasurer Kevin Futcher at $113,171 ($8,411 expenses). A total of $107,946 was paid out in 2013/14 plus another $40,569 for expenses for the trustees. Board chair Tanya Guenther topped the list at $18,792, with another $9,724 in expenses that was also the highest for amongst its trustees. However, her expenses dropped from the $11,515 seen in 2012/13 when she was not the chair. At that time, it was noted she sat on several committees and had a longer commute to meetings than other trustees. Vice-chair John Neufeld was paid $14,085, with the five other trustees ranging from $15,708 to $13,841. Their expenses ranged from about $1,000 to about $6,400, also reflecting how much travel and committee work the

individual trustees incurred. The SOFI is not yet

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The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has received an application to amend Cariboo Regional District Interlakes Area Official Community Plan No. 3906, 2004 by redesignating the property described below: Bylaw No. 4938 Part of Lot A, District Lot 4446, Lillooet District, Plan 12484 from Resource Area designation to Lakefront Residential designation Purpose for Redesignation: To create an 8-lot subdivision

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The CRD has also received an application to amend Cariboo Regional District South Cariboo Area Zoning Bylaw No. 3501, 1999 by rezoning the property described below: Bylaw No. 4939 Lot A, District Lot 4446, Lillooet District, Plan 12484, from Rural 1 (RR 1) zone to Lakeshore Residential 2 (RL 2) zone (minimum lot size – 0.8 ha)(maximum density – 10 lots but only 8 proposed) Purpose for Rezoning: To create an 8-lot subdivision The subject property is located at 7363 Magnusson West Road, as shown on the sketch plan below, and is owned by 0954682 BC Ltd.

Public hearings are for all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws. The public hearings are to be held by a delegate of the Cariboo Regional District Board. A copy of the CRD resolution is available for public inspection. Written submissions regarding the proposed bylaw will also be received. These submissions may be submitted at the public hearing or should be received in the Cariboo Regional District office at 180 D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 2A4, (fax number 392-2812) fortyeight hours prior to the hearing. No further information or representations can be considered by the CRD Board after the public hearing. All verbal and written submissions will become the public record. The bylaw and an information package may be inspected on our website or at the Cariboo Regional District office, 175 Airport Road, 100 Mile House, BC, V2J 2B8 between 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from January 22, 2015 to February 4, 2015 inclusive (excepting public holidays). This information may also be inspected at the Cariboo Regional District office at 180 D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from January 22, 2015 to February 4, 2015 inclusive (excepting public holidays). Telephone inquiries should be directed to the Planning Department of the CRD at 1-800-665-1636.

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New Prosperity Mine’s environmental assessment certificate extended

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Taseko Mines Ltd. has been granted a five-year extension on its environmental assessment certificate for the New Prosperity Mine Project. The proposed openpit gold-copper mine in the Chilcotin, located near Fish Lake, some 125 kilometres southwest of Williams Lake, has been controversial for years. First Nations in the area oppose the project, which has twice been rejected by the federal government on environmental and cultural grounds, most recently in February

2014. The province’s B.C. Liberal government supports the project. The extension was granted by Environment Minister Mary Polak on Jan. 14. In a news release, Taseko, which operates the Gibraltar Mine 150 km north of 100 Mile House, says people of the Cariboo-Chilcotin will benefit from the development of the Prosperity deposit. “This is truly a worldclass deposit capable of making a lasting contribution to British Columbia and Canada,”

states Russell Hallbauer, president and CEO of Taseko Mines Ltd. “It deserves special effort now to make it a reality. We will continue to work with governments at all levels and with our First Nations neighbours to find ways to shape the project and move it forward in a manner that delivers the greatest possible value to the broadest number of people.” Chief Joe Alphonse, Tribal chairman of the Tsilhqot’in National Government and Chief of Tl’etinqox, is one of the

project’s fiercest critics. “No matter what, this project is dead,” Alphonse states in a news release. “The Tsilhqot’in are the only First Nation in Canada that have proven aboriginal title in the courts. The extension of this certificate should be illegal. Denying this extension would have shown respect in regards to our title negotiations with the province.” The province’s environmental assessment process is a means of reviewing major projects and assessing their

ACT, crisis response teams will provide 24/7 coverage

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People living with mental health and substance use disorders will benefit from Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams and a crisis response team providing targeted supports for Kamloops, Kelowna and the Cariboo-Chilcotin, including 100 Mile House. Funding for the ACT teams and the crisis response team is provided jointly, with Interior Health (IH) and the Ministry of Health providing $2 million each. IH will establish ACT teams in Kamloops and Kelowna and a crisis response

team in Williams Lake to serve the CaribooChilcotin and 100 Mile House. The ACT teams will include mental health and substance use professionals from various professional backgrounds, working together to provide treatment, rehabilitation and support to individuals who are suffering from severe substance use and mental health challenges. Different from traditional programs, the ACT team reaches out directly to clients 24 hours per day, sevendays-a-week, making client contact in the community as often as two to three times per

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yet, Canadian Mental Health AssociationSouth Cariboo Branch executive director Susann Collins says she is happy 100 Mile House is one of the communities that will benefit from this funding. IH is in the process of hiring staff for the ACT and crisis response teams and hopes to see them in place by February, with clinical programs starting in the late spring and early summer. For more information, visit www. interiorhealth.ca.

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NDP candidate touts Cariboo roots

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On a recent visit to 100 Mile House, the NDP candidate for the Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo emphasized his ties to the region, while confirming his campaign is “ready to hit the ground running” should Prime Minister Stephen Harper call an election before the fall. Bill Sundhu met with NDP members and supporters at the 100 Mile United Church before hosting a meetand-greet open to the public at One Another A Coffee House on Jan. 10. Sundhu, a former

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Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo NDP candidate Bill Sundhu, middle, was joined by his son, Sachin Sundhu, right, Tony Eades, Barb Hooper and Gordon Hoglund, left, at a campaign event at One Another A Coffee House in 100 Mile House on Jan. 10.

provincial court judge, was raised in Williams Lake and practised law there before moving to Kamloops. His father was the first South Asian to settle in the central Cariboo.

“It’s part of my home – who I am,” he says of this region. “It’s part of my conviction about putting something back in the community, and fighting for the community and the region that

is my home – where my father died, where I was raised, where my daughter was born, and my sister was born. It’s about home – and caring about community.” While Kamloops has

the majority of voters in the federal electoral district, represented by Conservative MP Cathy McLeod since 2008, Sundhu says his campaign has also built a strong organization in the district’s core rural communities – such as 100 Mile House, Barrier and Clearwater. “I’m not some outsider from Kamloops. This is my home – the Cariboo. I care about the Cariboo. It’s a good reason to be involved in politics.” While the next federal election is scheduled for Oct. 19 at the latest, there is speculation that Prime Minister Stephen Harper will call an elec-

Voice your preference on taxes, spending Carole Rooney Free Press

The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) is holding a Sub-Regional Budget Engagement Session in 100 Mile House as a last chance for taxpayers to find out where their money goes and have their say about it. The provisional CRD budget and fiveyear financial plan will be presented in the District of 100 Mile House council chambers on Jan. 26. CRD chair Al

Richmond notes presentations will be made at 5 p.m., and again at 6 p.m., to accommodate people who prefer to attend either before or after their dinner. “The reason for having it a little bit earlier than the [former] 7 p.m. is we have found some folks have some trouble driving at night.” If you can’t attend the meeting, you may preregister to participate via webinar by sending a request by e-mail to communications@ cariboord.ca. This budget session is

intended to engage the community prior to its adoption in late March. It also provides an opportunity to comment and provide feedback on services provided in the CRD Electoral Areas G, H

and L. Richmond explains the draft budget has been developed since the public town-hall budget consultation meetings were last fall. “We want to bring some discussions for-

tion before then. One main factor for the early-election speculation is the uncertain economic outlook because of a decline in oil revenue.

The Conservative government also recently announced it was delaying the release of its 2015 Budget until April as it reassesses the impact of low oil prices.

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From farm gardens to school cafeterias Fresh, local food complements student snacks, lunches

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The Farm to School program at Mile 108 Elementary School is alive and well, says local co-ordinator Sharmaine Grimes. “The kids love it; it is super special to them. There are fresh fruits and vegetables for them every day; there is a salad bar; it is a wonderful program.” The program ensures all students have an opportunity to enjoy healthy food and try some they did not know they liked, she adds. She says sometimes this involves preparing them in a new way, such as pureed vegetables “hidden” in delicious homemade soups. School principal Kevin McLennan says the program meets the

mandate for British Columbia schools to ensure and enforce proper eating in schools by following the Canada Food Guide. “It’s a nice thing for the school culture. We have a nice hot lunch every Thursday, and the kids get together and eat nice, healthy local food.” The program also supports and promotes local food production and purchasing, he explains. Grimes says most of the meals are prepared with ingredients she picks up at 108 Mile Supermarket, which offers local foods from the community and elsewhere in B.C. This is her first year co-ordinating the program, and for a new twist, she says there are now many intermediate-grade student volunteers helping with

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the program. “They are able to serve the food to the other students, which they love. It’s a big excitement to them to be able to be part of it ... and they get their lunch for free.” Several local mothers have also helped for several years, Grimes notes. While there is a nominal student cost for the lunches to help purchase ingredients, the program was originally started with provincial Farm to School funding. Farm to School BC is

A birth certificate (or other proof of age) and presentation of the BC “Care Card” is required at registration. Students will normally register at the school in their attendance area. Parents not sure of their attendance area are requested to contact the nearest elementary school, the School District Office (250-398-3800), or our website at www.sd27.bc.ca for this information. Registration for French Immersion Kindergarten at 100 Mile Elementary School will also be held at this time. SCHOOL OF CHOICE – Deadline is March 13, 2015. If you wish your child to attend a school that is not your catchment school, a “School of Choice” application MUST be completed. Applications are available from your local school, the School District office, or on the District website: www.sd27.bc.ca

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eople who work to keep us safe often do so in dangerous places. Think about working on the side of a highway with barely more than a metre between traffic and a guard rail. This is the workplace of thousands of women and men who remove debris from travel lanes, clear culverts, repair traffic signals and hundreds of other important tasks every day and night on our roads and highways. They need space to do their work safely. In the past, drivers were required to slow down and move over for official vehicles only, such as stopped police cars and ambulances with blue or red lights flashing. The BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association, and our highway maintenance contractors, raised concerns that this

did not protect all roadside a buffer from traffic, so it workers. is also important to signal We listened, and and move to the adjacent responded: As of Jan. 1, lane on a four-lane highway 2015, Slow Down Move or road. By slowing down, Over protection is extended signalling and moving to all vehicles with red, blue away from roadside work, or yellow flashing drivers are doing lights stopped their part to keep on the side of a workers safe, as road – because a well as being an stopped vehicle example to other means there are drivers to follow. people working There are nearby. more than 2,000 The expanded contracted Slow Down employees willing Move Over to work 24 hours Todd regulation a day, seven days Stone requires drivers a week to keep to drop their our highways speed as soon as flashing and roads open, safe and lights are visible. reliable. On a highway, that means In addition, there are dropping to 70 km/h or hundreds more people slower. If the speed limit who have reason to is 70 km/h or less, drop to stop and turn on the 40 km/h or slower. Slowing flashing lights, including down gives drivers more conservation officers, time to react in the event commercial vehicle safety that more defensive action enforcement officers, land is required. surveyors, park rangers, Roadside workers need tow truck operators,

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he federal government needs to start putting more money into the protection and training for our Royal Canadian Mounted Police force given the number of recent fatal shooting deaths of members in the past 10 years. Some people are calling it a “blip” or an anomaly. However, we see it as more of a trend that is causing devastation for the RCMP “family” and the families and loved ones of the deceased members. According to the RCMP Honour Roll, which lists the names and causes of the deaths of RCMP members killed in the line of duty since 1876, 12 members have died from shootings between Feb. 28, 2004 to June 14, 2014. One member was shot at Spruce Grove, Alta. (2004); four were shot at Mayerthorpe, Alta. (2005); two were shot at Mildred, Sask. (2006); one was shot at Hay River, NWT (2007); one was shot at Kimmirut, Nunavut (2007); and three were shot at Moncton, NB (2014). Between 2004 and 1958 – almost half a century – there were 24 members gunned down. So, why has there been an increase of fatal shootings in the past 10 years? Canadian Police Association president Tom Stamatakis believes it's a change in societal attitudes amongst criminals. He adds more people seem to be more willing to use firearms in general, as well as when they're in confrontations with the police. Clearly, the consequences of this kind of activity are not enough to deter criminals. It’s obvious there needs to be an increasing investment by hiring officers and providing them training and equipment to counter the escalating risks police forces are facing. The report from the three RCMP shooting fatalities, and the wounding of two other members, in Moncton, New Brunswick was released last week. It pointed out several problems for the RCMP members who responded to the June 14, 2014 fatal shooting rampage by Justin Bourque, 25, who was arrested after a 28-hour manhunt. The three main problems were communicating accurate information, accessing high-powered weapons and securing hard body armour. The report’s 64 recommendations called for better access to shotguns and rifles, standard equipment for emergency response teams, encrypted radio communications and training to better prepare supervisors for critical incidents. All of these recommendations make sense and training is paramount, especially for the RCMP members serving in smaller communities like those where the last 12 members died from gunshots. The federal government needs to invest in the safety of our national police force whose members put their lives on the line to protect all Canadians daily – provide the firepower, safety and communications equipment and training now.

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municipal maintenance workers, contracted electronic technicians and geotechnical engineers in addition to police, fire and ambulance services. The Drive BC website lists scheduled maintenance work and any effect it may have on traffic, which helps motorists to be prepared for flaggers directing traffic around work zones. But not all work can be planned. Inclement weather may result in result in rocks or tree branches falling on roads, or an incident could damage a sign or traffic signal. Insecure loads could mean debris on travel lanes, or wildlife could be killed. Whether planned maintenance or an unexpected event, we know one thing for sure: there are people working on the sides of our highways every day of the year. Todd Stone is the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Wildlife harvesting allocation changes would be wrong To the editor: Re: Mal Haggard’s wildlife policy letter Jan. 16. Mr. Haggard is right on with his facts in his letter to the Free Press on Jan. 15. I was on the Advisory Committee in Williams Lake for Region 5 (Cariboo-Chilcotin). The present government is well aware of all the facts in his letter, but doesn't seem to care. They know resident hunters spend millions of dollars every year to buy vehicles, riverboats, licences,

special clothes and boots, camping gear and other sporting goods. In the end, we get lean organic meat at the local butcher shop which we value highly. Thousands of resident hunters travel from the Lower Mainland to the Interior spending money along the way. None of this seems to register with government. Government “by the people for the people” has been missing in this province when it comes to allocating wildlife harvesting between resident hunters and commercial

hunting for a long time. It is hard to understand how they can give 20-40% of the allocation to less than 1% of the citizens (a few hundred outfitters) to sell while the other 99% (100,000 residents and growing) must share the remaining 60-80% (depending on species and region). Resident hunters should be receiving at least 90% of the allocation, just as is done in most North American jurisdictions. Could it be our government takes its residents for granted,

and need little consideration, thus making it possible to bring in extra dollars by selling more wildlife to foreign trophy hunters, while they sell residents out for the opportunity to hunt in the their local area of their home province? Maybe it has something to do with claims for economic hardship which outfitters have been known to file in the past. They are costly and time consuming for everyone concerned, but make good bargaining tools for a bigger share of the allocation. This strategy is not

available to resident hunters. Our provincial politicians might like to know what you think of this policy that appears to have been set to appease a special-interest group and its lobbyists at the expense of taxpaying residents. It has been said that it conforms to the policy of resident priority, but the numbers indicate otherwise. It appears that they just don’t care about “we the people.” Garth Lee 108 Mile Ranch

Restoring long-form census important Family fun evening enjoyable It will save money, boost the economy, improve our quality of life

To the editor: Eliminating the long-form census was a costly mistake and it is high time Parliament fixes it and restores it by passing Bill C-626. In 2011, Prime Minister Stephen Harper replaced the traditional long-form census with a voluntary survey that cost taxpayers more – $22 million more – and produced inferior data. Its numbers were unusable for 25 per cent of our towns and weren’t comparable to past surveys. Worse still, groups like rural residents, the poor and youth were undercounted because of low response rates. That bias not only compromised the census, but it damaged other surveys, which rely on census

data to correct their sampling. These errors make it harder for businesses to understand markets, governments to deliver services and researchers to get facts. The census is used to design better public transit through its data on commuting patterns. It helps determine where religious groups, minorities and immigrants live and that tells us what services and businesses could succeed in their neighbourhoods. It is the only source of data on small communities’ skill needs and labour shortages. Groups like the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Federation of Independent Business and the

Canadian Medical Association have been calling for a fix. That’s why I proposed C-626 to restore the long-form census. It would save money and produce better data for everyone. This bill also ensures the census produces quality data that is comparable over time, and empowers the Chief Statistician to protect the integrity of the survey-design and data-collection process. Canadians need the basic data that is essential to good planning. I hope members of Parliament will vote to pass C-626 this winter so we can stop paying more for less. Ted Hsu, MP Liberal Science Critic

To the editor: I want to say congratulations and show my appreciation to the people who worked so hard to bring the Cariboo Challenge Family Fun Night to Birch Avenue in 100 Mile House on Jan. 9. It was truly a joy to see so many people participating in the many fundraising events outside and connecting with local non-profit groups and clubs inside the

100 Mile Community Hall. There was such a positive energy to this event and it really captured Cariboo community spirit. Thank you to the organizers for your creativity and hard work. Kimberly Vance-Lundsbye Immigrant Settlement Services, Cariboo Chilcotin Partners for Literacy

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To the editor: BC Hydro is discouraged from using its natural gas-powered Burrard Thermal generation plant, located in Port Moody, supposedly due to carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. But apparently it is OK to burn huge amounts of natural gas to power liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants, then ship the LNG 7,000 kilometres across the Pacific

Ocean, on CO2-emitting ships to Asia, where the LNG would be turned back into natural gas and burned, partly to generate electricity, in plants similar to Burrard Thermal. I’m hoping someone can explain this to me.

Hippy science is easy and wrong of drugs, alcohol or other poisons. Discreet inquiries yielded similar Credible physicians abandoned theories of answers. Aside from the odd superstition “autointoxication” in the 19th century. about chlorine or fluoride, they had no “Today’s version of autointoxication idea at all. They didn’t know about the argues that some combination of food Coquitlam reservoir, or ozonation, or what additives, salt, meat, fluoride, they were buying, which was prescription drugs, smog, essentially municipal water run vaccine ingredients, GMOs and through a filter. They had been perhaps last night’s bottle of wine convinced to pay $2 for water in are causing a buildup of ‘toxins’ plastic bottles, and this somehow in the body,” Gavura writes. led to the conclusion that their “And don’t forget gluten. tap water is only fit for washing Gluten is the new evil and, clothes and driveways. therefore, is now a toxin.” Vaccinations? Don’t get me Gluten-free products now started. In the past year, I occupy whole sections of grocery have had an argument with Tom stores, not far from the pricey a registered nurse at a blood Fletcher “organic” produce that may or donor clinic, annoyed the may not be tested for synthetic health ministry denied her pesticides. imagined “right” to infect frail Living in the Lower Mainland 20 years patients with influenza, and with a veteran ago, I noticed people lugging big plastic politician who only recently overcame a jugs to the grocery store to fill with water. vague taboo against putting vaccines in Metro Vancouver is a rainforest, with some her body. of the best tap water in the world, so I It’s no wonder people constantly fall for wondered what they were trying to avoid. enviro-scares like toxins from the Alberta

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id you do a “cleanse” to start the year – 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. 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 nonexistent conditions, Gavura began contributing to ScienceBasedMedicine. org, where you can search “detox” and 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

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oil sands 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 is frequently part of the problem, lacking scientific literacy and preferring conflict over common sense. Take Vancouver (please). The mayor rose to fame with a company that sold overpriced imported tropical fruit juice in single-serving plastic bottles. Calling it “Happy Planet,” the mayor convinced a new generation of urban rubes they’re doing something for the environment. Plus, there are “no chemicals” in it, to cite the central myth of hippy 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 British Columbia health-care system since a new test was added to the standard medical checkup. Try that one if you’re over 50. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Mt. Timothy fundraiser slated for Feb. 7 By Greg Sabatino After a three-year hiatus, the Mt. Timothy Ski Area will host its popular annual fundraising dinner and auction next month. “We are bringing it back,” said Mt. Timothy Ski Society director Debbie Dengel. The event will be held at the Valley Room (behind the Red Coach Inn) on Feb. 7. Doors open for the viewing of auction items at 5 p.m., with a dinner at 6, followed by the auction beginning at 7:15. Dinner will feature a deluxe buffet including baron of beef and dessert with a chocolate fountain. Live dinner music will be provided by 100 Mile House artist Candace Copley. Also back by popular demand to head up the auctioneer position will be Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett.

“Our caterer will be William Holyk, a red seal chef, bringing years of expertise having worked at the Banff Springs Hotel and at Harrison Hot Springs,” Dengel said. “Although he is now working in a different profession, he wanted to help Mt. Timothy and his community.” The dinner and auction promises to provide an evening of entertainment for the entire family. “We’re changing things up and want folks to come out for an enjoyable evening of visiting and live dinner music supporting the community. It’s an event to get dressed up for and the evening promises to be one filled with delicious food, fun and laughter.” The Mt. Timothy Ski Society welcomes donations of items for the auction, and if anyone or any businesses has

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something they would like to donate, they can contact Dengel at 250395-3658 in 100 Mile or Karen Day at 250-3985363 in Williams Lake. Tickets are $35 and are available at Didi’s Boutique, 108 Building Supply, Mt. Timothy Guest Service Desk or from Dengel at 250395-3658. Greg Sabatino is a Williams Lake Tribune staff writer.

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The Family Day long weekend is Feb. 7-9, and the Interlakes makes the most of it. The Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department’s (DLDVFD) annual IceFishing Derby is on Feb. 7. Tickets cost $6 each. Weigh in at Access #12 (Julsrud and Burgess roads) any time from dawn to 2 p.m. Prizes, to three places for each of lake trout, kokanee and rainbow trout are awarded on the ice as soon as possible after 2 p.m., and there are a lot of door prizes even if you don’t fish.

Ticket holders must be present to win a prize. Refreshments will be available on the ice. The Kay Neil Memorial Quilt will be awarded to a member of DLDVFD or its Ladies Auxiliary at the derby.

Outhouse races The Second Annual Interlakes Outhouse Races at Interlakes Corner on Feb. 8, starting at 11 a.m. There is no registration fee, but competitors are asked to register in advance. Forms and rules are available at www. interlakesevents.net, and can be dropped off at The Country Pedlar. Competitors should arrive at 10 a.m. on race day. Participants need a team of four people, and outhouses must meet specifications. Last year saw 18 outhouses competing. Come for a fun-filled day including a toilet

seat toss, plunger races, and a variety of food vendors. Important meetings Roe Lake & District Recreation Commission

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The annual Big Buck Contest hosted by the Clinton & District Outdoor Sportsmen’s Association was held on Jan. 10 in Clinton. The event was very well attended this year, with several trophy bucks in the contest. The overall winner was Scott Robinson of Clinton, with Ken Kiley in second place and Allan Rowe taking third. For the juniors, Kailey Dube of Clinton was first, with Dillon Kiley took second and Wyatt McCullough grabbed third. The winners received gift certificates for Wholesale Sports. Skiing great The cross-country ski trails on Big Bar Road are groomed and in excellent condition. Rolly Higginbottom sends out regular reports and his latest report stated that approximately 37.5 kilometres of ski trails were groomed. The recent snowfall

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New faces taking the stage Eric Storteboom. Dewhirst and Guidon are relative newcomers to 100 Mile House, and they’re both excited about their first upcoming performance. Dewhirst, who studied theatre in school, moved to the area from Kelowna. She’s playing Annie Brooks, an artist and the wife of famed painter Jack Brooks (played by Storteboom), who’s planning the murder of art dealer Vincent Cummings (played by Nelson). “It’s great,” Dewhirst says of the experience. “It’s a lot of fun.” Guidon moved to 100 Mile House from Quebec. She’s playing Kate, the Brooks’ maid. Because of her French accent, Guidon says she was a bit worried about the audition. “But I think it turned out to be good for me. I’m excited and nervous. I never did a big play in front of a lot of people.”

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An upcoming production by the 100 Mile Performing Arts Society will feature a couple of faces new to the local community theatre scene, and plenty of plot twists sure to keep audiences guessing until the end. Director Gord Smith describes Art of Murder, written by playwright Joe DiPietro, as a “light-hearted” murdermystery. “It has some comedy in it,” Smith explains. “From situational, to ironic, to slapstick almost. But it’s a serious theme. [DiPietro] does use the play to make a statement about the morals, or lack of them, in the entertainment and art world. “There are also three plots going on. You’re not totally aware of [them] until the end.” The cast includes Kaitlyn Dewhirst, Rachel Guindon, Shawn Nelson and

The production will also see paintings by local artist Gail Thorne on set. Some of Thorne’s paintings will also be for sale in the entryway. For Smith, a longtime Performing Arts Society member, Art of Murder is his directorial debut. “I’m looking forward to a good show,” he says. “They’re all talented people.” Smith also thanked and acknowledged all the hard work by producers and members behind the scenes, the people taking care of things like costumes, lighting, sound and set design. “Give those people a lot of credit. Without them, there’s no show.” Art of Murder runs Feb. 5 at 7 p.m., Feb. 6 at 7 p.m., and Feb. 7 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and available at Didi’s Boutique and Donex Pharmacy on Birch Avenue in 100 Mile House.

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The Second Annual Interlakes Outhouse Races are sliding into another great family event. The Interlakes Economic Association sponsors the races organized by IEA’s Arts & Cultural Committee chair Shelly Durand. This free event takes place Family Day weekend on Feb. 8 with registration at 10 a.m and races starting at 11. Last year had an amazing response with more than 200 people turning out to the races at the Interlakes Service Centre on Highway 24 (east of Horse Lake Road), Durand says. Kooky commodes, crazy costumes and wacky-and-wild themes bring out everyone’s creative imagination in preparing for the event, she adds. “The teams are supposed to name the outhouses, and it’s

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However, acrossthe-board rules for all classes stipulate teams of three, no power beyond human strength may be used to push or pull them around the track – and one participant must remain seated on the “throne” for the duration of the race. She explains the fun new family games will include a Toilet Seat Toss and a Toilet Plunger Race. Food vendors will offer Thai appetizers, a hog roast, footlong hotdogs and chili, and hot beverages – including cappuccino. Folks should definitely bring a camera if they wish to grab some great shots, Durand notes. “Just come on out and have a really good time.

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It’s a great way to get out in February [when] there isn’t much happening.” She adds Interlakes is the place to be on Family Day weekend as the Deka Lake IceFishing Derby take place the day before (Feb. 7).

Contest rules, more information and race registration forms are online at www. interlakesevents.net, by e-mail to thecoun trypedlar@gmail.com or by calling Shelly at 1-250-593-4114. Entry forms are also available at the Country Pedlar.

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Parents Jason at back, and Sampson, left, and Desirea Sargent baby born Dayton Sargent. The proudly in 100 Mile baby House in 2015. girl, who has yet showed off their new to be named, baby daughter arrived at Carole Rooney 1:20 a.m. on with the help of Desirea’s photo Jan. 8, at nine delighted sons pounds, four ounces, and Morgan Bird, was the first

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Reach A Reader Day Thursday, Jan. 29

Volunteers will be at Tim Hortons and the District Office. Remember that learning happens all the time, you can learn while having fun, telling stories, cooking, doing sports, reading, singing and so much more. Practice your literacy skills for 15 minutes a day!

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

• Jan. 22-Feb. 6 – Encaustic artist Gisela Gruning’s unique and distinct style of painting is currently on display at the Showcase Gallery, on the main floor of the South Cariboo Business Centre. • Jan. 22 – The South Cariboo Sustainability Society (SCSS) winter films series starts with Not Business as Usual. SCSS films are shown on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Community Employment Centre starting at 7 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, go to the SCSS website at http://southcari boosustainability.com or call 250-791-7284. • Jan. 24 – The Cariboo Christian Life Fellowship (CCLF) church is sponsoring a fundraiser dinner/auction for the Emery family members who are serving as missionaries in Malawi, Africa. The event will take place at the Valley Room from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased from Mike and Jacquie at 250-395-1992, or at the CCLF information centre between church services. • Jan. 25 – The 100 Mile United Church will hold a special service recognizing Robbie Burns Day at 10:30 a.m., led by Barrie Bolton. Following the service, there will be a potluck lunch, with a taste of haggis available. Entertainment will follow. • Jan. 25 – The 108 Mile Lions Club is hosting its annual Family Skate for the 108 Mile Ranch community on Sepa Lake. The fun goes from noon to 3 p.m. • Jan. 31 – The 100 Mile House and District Soccer Association is hosting a dinner/auction, with proceeds going to the completion of the clubhouse and washrooms, at El Caballo. Tickets are $25 and are available at El Caballo and Borgos’ Sport Shack. For more information, contact lianne.h@100milesoccer.com. • Jan. 31 – Forest Grove Legion is hosting a Jamaican Night, starting at 5 p.m. There’s going to be Jamaican music and a special Jamaican menu. Families are welcome and there will be games, dancing, a limbo contest and prizes. • Feb. 5-7 – The 100 Mile Performing Arts Society is presenting the Art of Murder at Martin Exeter Hall. Performances start at 7 p.m. all three nights and there is a matinee performance at 1 p.m. on Feb. 7. Tickets are $15 each and they are available at Didi’s and Donex. • Feb. 8 – The Second Annual Interlakes Outhouse Races will take place at the Interlakes Service Centre on Highway 24, with registration at 10 a.m. and races and games starting at 11. There will be competitive and recreational class and no entry fee. For more information go to www.interlakesevents.net. • Feb. 14 – The 15th Annual 100 Mile House Cowboy Concert will be held at Martin Exeter Hall, with a 2 p.m. matinee and a 7 p.m. evening show. The concert features Tom Cole, Brian Salmond, Leslie Ross and Jason Ruscheinsky. Tickets are $15 per person and are available at PMT Chartered Accountants, Work n Play, 100 Mile Feed and The Log House.

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t has been another busy year for Crime Stoppers of the South Cariboo (CSSC). Some folks may not realize that in amongst promoting and maintaining its TIPS lines, the local group of volunteers also puts a significant effort into raising awareness and funding for future community support. CSSC president Marg Sarich says the local group won three British Columbia Crime Stoppers awards at its annual convention in Kamloops in May 2014. The Crime Stoppers of the South Cariboo

Society was presented with the prestigious Program of the Year Award, the Recovery Award and the Print Award. It won the program award for having a tipto-recovery ratio 10 per cent higher than other groups around the province, she explains. Sarich credits its recovery ratio to the active people in the community who are aware of and use the program, as well as the 100 Mile House RCMP members who work very hard to solve crime cases. Both the Program Award and the Recovery Award were passed along to its local RCMP liaison, Sgt. Don McLean, in recognition of his significant support in founding and ongoing work with the local Crime Stoppers since its inception. Marg Sarich presented Sgt. Don McLean with the Program Award.

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However, Sarich emphasizes that Crime Stoppers operates “at arm’s length” from the police, due to the anonymous nature of the crime prevention program. “The anonymity of the tipster is the most important part of our program’s effectiveness.” The Print Award was presented to the 100 Mile House Free Press in recognition of its Crime Stoppers advertising and promotion. In June, RBC presented $1,000 to Crime Stoppers of the South Cariboo and also donated staff volunteer time to participate with its members in a community cleanup project. The Crime Stoppers of the South Cariboo 50/50 fundraiser saw the profits split with local raffle winner Irene Tinney in November, when each received $1,718.50. Some of this money and other funds raised through its Holiday in Your Own Backyard spring raffle or donated to the group last year will be earmarked for education, Sarich adds. She explains its primary education goal for 2015 is to hold a workshop for local youth on social media and Internet safety. Noting the group is responsible for raising money to pay tipsters for information provided to the 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) line, she says some folks opt to leave the reward money with the group to further support its crime prevention work. “We appreciate and are thankful to the people of the South Cariboo for their continued support.”

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Cariboo Memorial Hospital planning update

In 2011, Interior Health (IH) completed a Master Site Plan (site plan) for Cariboo Memorial Hospital (hospital), which outlined the possibilities for future planning at the Williams Lake facility. The site identified four clinical priorities for redevelopment – inpatient units, emergency services, ambulatory care and pharmacy. With the site plan

in place as a guide, IH began developing a concept plan for hospital redevelopment in summer 2013. A concept plan is the first step in the capital planning process, and IH was able to undertake this step with the funding support of the Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District (CCRHD). The concept plan will address the four clinical priorities identified in the site plan, includ-

ing the immediate- and long-term space and service requirements for these priorities. It also will address future site development, such as on-site parking and access to the hospital. IH had originally planned to have finished the concept plan by summer 2014. However, the original schedule has been extended for several reasons. Chief among these is the desire to

explore the provision of single-patient rooms exclusively in the redevelopment, an option that was not considered in the site plan. IH states the extra time to explore this option was time well spent as it will better provide for quality patient care at the hospital. Additionally, IH experienced some staffing changes with the people most closely linked with this project, and that has

also impacted timeframes. At the end of the day, these factors have resulted in an extension to the anticipated completion of the concept plan. Service and space planning were completed this fall, and with that information in place, IH has been working to identify budget and funding considerations necessary to support redevelopment at the hospital. It is anticipated the

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to move forward as quickly as possible. It is among the top priorities for the health authority. However, it’s important to know that there are still several steps IH must take, in consultation with its partners at the Ministry of Health, before redevelopment can proceed – and, as with all capital planning, that does take time.

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Cariboo Regional District (CRD) Area L Director Brian Coakley, left, presented an appreciation award to Kerry and Leroy Wright, with Interlakes Volunteer Fire Department (IVFD) fire chief Doug Townsend looking on during the IVFD member orientation at new Fire Hall #3 on Dec. 16. The Wrights, who owned Bridge Lake Store, were thanked by the CRD for letting the IVFD use the old Fire Hall #3 behind their store for five years for no cost to the fire department. There was a small Christmas get-together to celebrate the first fire practice in the new Fire Hall #3.

Regional district thanks Bridge Lake Store owners for their contribution By Diana Forster At the Interlakes Volunteer Fire Department’s (IVFD) member orientation in their brand new #3 Fire Hall on Dec. 16, Cariboo Regional District’s (CRD) new Area L Director Brian Coakley presented a thank-you award to Bridge Lake Store owners Leroy and Kerry Wright. The presentation was in appreciation for the Wrights allowing IVFD to use the old #3 Fire Hall behind their store at no cost for five years. Coakley also presented a letter from CRD chair Al Richmond,

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A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam And for a brief moment its glory and beauty belong to our world But then it flies again And though we wish it could have stayed... We feel lucky to have seen it. — Author Unknown

DALRYMPLE Beryl Marie

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Surrounded by family and dear friends our beloved Beryl Dalrymple passed away peacefully on Jan. 10, 2015 at Millsite Lodge, 100 Mile House. Born Sept. 27, 1919 in Vancouver, Beryl is survived by her son Bob, granddaughter Dr. Kate Dalrymple, grandson Bryan Dalrymple, niece Ruth Payne, second cousin Brenda Harvey-Jones, and grandnieces Chloe Miller and Julie Miller. Beryl is predeceased by her husband Ken, her sister Margaret Payne, her mother Ethel Watt, and her father Alex Alexander. A generous, loving, and kind woman, Beryl will be greatly missed. Her determination and immense love of life led Beryl to live each day to its fullest. She will be fondly remembered for her administrative and business skills, her fabulous baking, accomplished knitting, beautiful singing voice, guitar and accordion playing, love of gardening, devotion to her church, and her sweet hugs and kisses. In addition to her many enjoyable years working for Woodward’s Department Store, Beryl assisted her son Bob with his store, North Shore Music. She also devoted her time to sharing her Christian values by teaching the Missionettes girls club at the church. When the family moved to the Cariboo in 1974 Beryl fully embraced country life, spending time with friends, family, and her much-loved dogs. A special thank you to Jan Baker for her compassionate and cheerfully devoted companionship to Beryl and for her gift of hair styling. Heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate Interior Health Home-Support team and memory a good person is a blessing. to The the caring staff atofMillsite Lodge. Proverb 10:7 Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Gideon Bibles c/o Gideons International Canada, 501 Imperial Road North, Guelph, Ontario NIH 7A2. 100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243 Condolences can be sent to the family care of www.100milefuneralservice.com

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Hayley Fentiman was among many people who took advantage of the 100 Mile Branch Library book sale to stock up on reading material when she took a break from the loaner shelves to find some keepers on Jan. 8.

South Cariboo Farmer’s Market representatives Tina Johnson, left, and Karen Greenwood recently presented $50 in gift certificates to Gina MyhillJones, regional winner in the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets’ Ode to a Farmer poetry contest. She won for her poem Get REAL about local food security.

Area artist denise swift had scent pots, carvings, necklaces, plates and bowls on display, alongside a variety of unique handcrafted items by other artisans, at Parkside Art Gallery in 100 Mile House recently.

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Georgia Johnson’s quilts were just some of the lovely items, along with baked goods, for sale at an indoor Farmers’ Market in 100 Mile House, which is open at Parkside Art Gallery on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until April 2015.

Mary Thomas helped clean up the St. Timothy’s Anglican Church annex in 100 Mile House at a Jan. 9 work bee to prepare for the new Stemete7uw’i: A Gathering Place Friendship Centre opening there soon.

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100 Mile House was stop number 24, one of the last stops on the torch relay through the province celebrating the lead up to the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George, the largest multi-sport and cultural event ever held in northern British Columbia. Local residents posed for pictures with the Canada Games Roly McLenahan Torch and the Games' mascot Nanguz (a smiling fox with the northern lights in his whiskers) at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on Jan. 15, which was followed by a presentation at 100 Mile Elementary School. “When these games were chosen, we wanted to make the Canada Games not just about Prince George, but about all northern B.C. as a whole, and showing all the wonderful things it has to offer,” Riley Trottier, the 2015 Games community relations coordinator, told the crowd. The theme of the torch relay is “Illuminate the North”. The final regional torch celebration was in Quesnel on Jan. 17. Local resident Bev Fry was one 150 northern British Columbians chosen to carry the torch there. On Feb. 13, the torch will light the Canada Games Cauldron, ending the torch relay, and ceremonially marking the start of the Games. “No other country has an event quite like this that focuses on sports and culture for youth,” Trottier said. “Some of the athletes that compete in these games you will eventually see on the podium at the Olympics, playing professional sports, and doing other amazing things with their sporting gifts. It's really a chance to see the stars of the future. “These games will not come back to B.C. for 26 years, and the chance they'll be in northern B.C. again in the near future is fairly low,” he added. “This is truly a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity.” Councillor Ralph Fossum welcomed the 2015 Games guests on behalf of the District of 100 Mile House. “We are a stopping place for people going north,” he said. “And that's exactly what the torch relay is doing today. And that's hopefully what a lot of people will be doing while traveling from southern B.C. [to the Canada Gaven Crites photo Games in Prince George]. We're a pretty welcoming place.” Maddie Hoskins, left, Lilli Hoskins and Luke Simpson stood for a photo with Nanguz, the 2015 Canada Winter Games mascot, when the Canada Games Roly Al Richmond, Cariboo Regional District chair, spoke

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HORSE LAKE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Meetings at the Good News Centre 5827 Horse Lake Road Bible Teaching Meeting ...... Sun. 11:00am

“We preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake” For info telephone 250-395-1070

CARIBOO CHRISTIAN LIFE FELLOWSHIP 108 MILE RANCH

9am & 11am Sunday Service 7:30pm Wednesday - Youth Church Huge Kids’ Ministry Pastor Rick Barker Church 250-791-5532 Church email: info@cclf.ca Website: www.cclf.ca

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RAINER’S HEALTH HOUSE

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Ingrid’s Foot Care

Ingrid’s Cell: 250-609-4094 • Email: ingridsfootcare@shaw.ca Certified Master Pedicurist (CMP) and member of International Pedicure Assoc. (IPA) Reflexology Gift Certificates Available

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ST. JUDE’S CATHOLIC MISSION CHURCHES 5691 Horse Lake Road 250-395-4429 Fax: 250-395-4228

Rev. Vernantius Ononiwu

WEEKEND MASSES: Sat: 5pm - OAPA Hall, Lac la Hache Sun: 9:30am - St. Jude’s, 100 Mile House 1st & 3rd Sundays 11:30am - St. Augustine, Canim Lk 2nd & 4th Sundays 2pm - Holy Family, Bridge Lk WEEKDAY MASS: at St. Jude’s Mon.- Fri. 8am, and Sat. 9am

100 MILE HOUSE UNITED CHURCH 49 Dogwood Ave. 250-395-2932

AN OPEN COMMUNITY OF FAITH. Worship every Sunday at 10:30am www.unitedchurch.100mile.com

Come as you are, and rest in the presence of God.

100 MILE HOUSE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

Pastor Kevan Sears Sunday Morning Worship ~ 10am American Sign Language available Sundays

566 Birch Ave. 250-395-2337 CHRIST THE KING EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30am Pastor Andy Kahle Horse Lk Rd, (just over the bridge) Phone: 250-395-5159 ChristtheKing100M@gmail.com www.ctklc.weebly.com

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Licensed & Bonded Class “B” Gasfitting

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A ministry of the Cariboo Presbyterian Church WORSHIP 10am Sunday, Little Church, Timothy Lk. Rd. 7pm Sun. eves, at F. G. Legion,Forest Grove. 7pm Wed. eves, at Bonter Residence, Hwy 24 For Info call 250-396-4251 Ministers: Bruce Wilcox, David Webber

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CHURCH SERVICES

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SUNDAY SERVICE 10:00am Lead Pastor GARY FORSYTH

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NEW WINE DELIVERANCE & HEALING FELLOWSHIP A Spirit filled ministry SUNDAYS 10:45am

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Corner of Hwy. 97 & Tatton Stn. Rd.

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245 BIRCH AVE.

MON. - FRI. 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.

Prayer Time - 9:30am Sunday Worship 10:30am Pastor Dean Denlinger Church Office 250-791-9253

Designs for Living

Cariboo Community Connector Thursday, January 22, 2015

HOUSE PLAN OF THE WEEK Jack & Lisa’s

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Ask an Expert:

What are some good winter home maintenance ideas?

With winter doing its best to keep most of us indoors, it’s a good time to take a look at your home, plan any upcoming renovations and landscaping, and check your equipment and tools are ship-shape and ready for spring. • Remove light shades, wash and replace. Consider replacing any broken or outdated shades – it’s a relatively inexpensive alteration, which can instantly modernise your home. • On a windy day, check your home for air leaks, particularly around windows and doors. Use a lighter, match or a stick of incense to locate a breeze. As a temporary measure leaks can be caulked, however, long-term window framing may need to be replaced. • If cold air leaches in under your front or back door, add a new door sweep. During cold snaps, particularly in the South Cariboo where pipes can be susceptible to freezing in extreme temperatures, allow water to slowly drip from faucets overnight. • Monitor your guttering and downspouts for any sign of damage, particularly after a storm. Remember to also keep an eye on roofing and gutters on garden sheds, free-standing garages, etc. • Keep your home healthy by ensuring it is well ventilated; open windows daily to keep fresh air circulating and to release stale air. A well ventilated home will reduce condensation which causes mildew. • If your home is prone to condensation, open cabinet doors (under the sink, etc) overnight to allow warm air to circulate. • If your energy bill is high, consider alternative heating options. Check that your hot water cylinder has a cylinder wrap. If not, add this item to your shopping list. In the meantime, cover your cylinder with an old blanket to retain heat. Wrap pipes with heat tape or similar to insulate. • Work for professional painters slows down in winter so it is a budget friendly time to consider painting a couple of rooms. However, adequate ventilation is imperative, so choose rooms that you can easily close off. • Retouch and spot paint walls and interior doors where required with leftover paint.

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Memorial Donations The Canadian Cancer Society appreciates your generous support. Send the name of the deceased, name/address of next of kin and name/address of donor for tax receipt (VISA/ MC accepted) to: Canadian Cancer Society, 1100 Alward St. Prince George, B.C. V2M 7B1 or Ph: 1-800-811-5664. OR 565 10th Ave. W. Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 4J4 Ph: 1-800-663-2524 Memorial donations to the 100 Mile House General District Hospital Auxiliary can be sent to: Box 851, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association can be sent to: 5363 Dawson Rd. 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E1. Memorial donations to the 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society can be sent to: Bag 399, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0 Memorial donations to the 100 Mile House SPCA can be sent to: Box 1948, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0. Memorial donations to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children can be sent to: 3550 Waybourne Way, Burnaby, B.C. V5G 3K9. Memorial donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon can be sent to: #203 - 635 Victoria Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2B3. The South Cariboo Health Foundation welcomes memorial gifts in support of our local Acute and Residential Health Care facilities, as well as, Community Health projects and activities. Mail donations to: S.C. Health Foundation, Bag 399, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0 or drop them off at the hospital. Donations can be made to the Gideons by phoning 1-888-482-4253, using your credit card. The Gideons will send a card to the bereaved, so have their address handy. For funeral display or other information, contact Pete Penner at 250-791-6302 Donations may be sent to 100 Mile House Mural Society, 6221 Aalton Rd., 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E3

Announcements

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Information

Business Opportunities

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Education/Trade Schools

Medical/Dental

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

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Career Opportunities

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Career Opportunities

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

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Career Opportunities

NOW HIRING Maher Terminals Holding Corp, has an immediate opening for a

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC

100 Mile House

Sunday: Big Book Study Group @ Heath Unit (behind hospital) at 7:30 PM Monday: Noon meeting @ Scenic Place unit #18, 208 8th St. at 12:00 PM Tuesday: 100 Mile Sobriety Group @ United Church at 8:00 PM Thursday: Step and Tradition Group @ 108 Community Hall (upstairs)at 7:30 PM

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

The KDL Group is currently looking for

LOG TRUCK DRIVERS AND INDEPENDENT OWNER OPERATOR LOGGING TRUCKS in its Mackenzie and Fort St. James operating areas. Trucks are required for winter 2014/2015 season with deliveries into Mackenzie, Fort St James, Vanderhoof, and Prince George. There is a need for long loggers, short loggers and off highway hayracks. Please Contact Mark Pride at 250-997-3333 in Mackenzie & Jeff Holland at 250-996-4013 in Fort St. James for details. Resumes can be sent to admin@kdlgroup.net subject line: Log Hauling

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

FOR LOG HAULING SERVICES Tolko Industries Ltd. is a private, Canadian-owned forest products company based in Vernon, BC which manufactures and markets forest products to world Since its beginnings in 1956, Tolko has grown from a small sawmill to become a company diversified by geography and products, with over 3,000 employees in operations across Western Canada. Tolko’s manufacturing operations produce lumber, unbleached speciality kraft papers, panel products, co-products, biomass power and a number of specialty wood products. For more information, please visit our website at www.tolko.com. Tolko is interested in seeking individual proposals for a non-replaceable Log Hauling Contract with an annual volume of up to 300,000 tonnes. The work will be based out of Vernon, BC with the majority of the work taking place within the Southern Interior of BC. Prior to obtaining a Request for Proposal (RFP) package, contractors must provide a prospectus with the following information: 1. Company name and contact information, including a phone number and an email address. 2. Brief description of your company and services offered. 3. Previous work history with dates that would pertain to this RFP. Once we have received your prospectus, a package will be sent to you with instructions on how to submit a complete proposal. Tolko reserves the right to reject in whole or in part, any or all proposals for any reason. Completed proposals must be submitted by 5:00pm (PST) on Friday, January 30th. Until a formal purchase order or other contractual document is finalized, signed and accepted by Tolko, Tolko does not intend to create any contractual relationship (either express or implied) with any entity submitting a proposal or other response to the Tolko request for quotation. As a result, those who submit a proposal are free to modify or withdraw their proposal as they deem appropriate. The successful recipient will be considered an independent contractor. Company Prospectus and Contractor Proposal(s) can be faxed or emailed to: Attn: Travis Kiel Fax: 250 547 1274 Email: travis.kiel@tolko.com All proposals will be kept confidential.

Qualified applicants must hold a Heavy Duty TQ and possess strong electrical and hydraulic diagnostic skills.

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN

Qualified applicants must hold a Red Seal Ticket.

Strategically situated on the great circle route from Asia, Prince Rupert is also North America’s deepest natural harbor. As such, the Prince Rupert Container Terminal is able to comfortably handle the world’s largest container vessels in a highly productive and efficient manner.

All resumes must be forwarded to employment@maherterminals.com

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JOB FINDER For further detail on this week’s job postings get in touch with us. • Bookkeeper • Traffic Control / Flagger • Detailer • Automotive Refinish Technician • Automotive Technicians • Auto Technician • Red Seal Automotive Tech or Apprentice • Store Cashier / Customer Service / Nursery Help • Delivery Driver / Cook • Chinese Cook (2) • Server • Lowbed Driver • Shipping Assistant • Building Service Worker • Care Aid • Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) and/or Relaxation Massage Practitioner • Program Facilitator/Coordinator • TIOW Program Participants • General Labourer • Receptionist • Gas Jockey / Cashier

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

(just down from Sunrise Ford) • Website: www.hortonventures.com

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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!

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Help Wanted

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

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

(just down from Sunrise Ford) • Website: www.hortonventures.com

AINSWORTH ENGINEERED We are a leading Canadian forest products company with half a century reputation of exceptional product quality, customer service and innovation. We are operated by people who take pride in their work and are rewarded for their ability and entrepreneurship. The company today supplies markets worldwide with technologically advanced, engineered forest products that are used in residential construction and industrial applications. Our manufacturing operations are located in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.

PURCHASER 100 MILE HOUSE, BC

Trades, Technical ELECTRICIAN Houston, BC DH Manufacturing is looking for a F/T Electrician. Candidate needs to be min. 3rd yr, reliable, team player, mechanically inclined, able to work independently on projects. Wage will be negotiable on experience. Email to: dhmnfg@gmail.com

MILLWRIGHT Houston, BC DH Manufacturing is looking for a Millwright. Candidate must have min. 4yrs, exp., mechanically inclined, able to work independently on projects. Wage will be negotiable on experience. Full Beneﬁts After 3 Mos. Email to: dhmnfg@gmail.com or drop off in person at: Dh Manufacturing 1250 Hols Road. POWERMAX CONTRACTING is seeking Journeymen and Apprentices for projects in Northern Alberta. The shift is 2 weeks in 1 week out with flights provided from regional airports. Competitive wage & benefits package offered. Please email resume to: christinem@powermaxltd.ca or call 780-714-9690 for details.

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Reporting to the Materials Team Leader, the Purchaser is responsible for the timely purchase of all indirect materials, commodities, supplies, equipment and services (including stores and non-stores inventories) for all site-specific internal requestors. This position couples organizational abilities, a customer service mindset and attention to detail in order to promote excellence as established in the Company vision, mission and values. Other areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, the following: • Creating RFQ’s (request for quote) based on incoming demands on a daily basis. • Creating purchase orders (blanket purchase orders or regular purchase orders) within a day of receiving approval. Involving managing additions, deletions and changes to all purchase orders. • Performing all requirements of the on-line imaging system for invoice and receipt matching process and identifying prices discrepancies from receipt to invoice on a bi-weekly basis. • Communicating with requesters regarding purchase order delivery status. Involves expediting materials to meet work order material requirements dates from requester. • Maintaining status of backorder items on a weekly basis. Involves following up with suppliers regarding expected back-order delivery dates. • Processing P-Card and EDI transactions on a weekly basis. • Receiving information from requesters for new vendor set up. Involves gathering information from suppliers and submitting to Corporate as required. • Serving as the central point of contact for accounting or suppliers regarding invoice / purchase order discrepancies. • Conducting annual supplier evaluations reviewing such issues as late deliveries, incorrect shipments, damaged defective goods, etc. • Participating in annual Corporate Vendor Performance Reviews as required. This position requires 1-2 + years store room and/ or purchasing experience, and knowledge regarding engineered wood equipment components is an asset but not a requirement. The ideal candidate will also have strong interpersonal and communication skills and be able to function comfortably in a team environment. Excellent working knowledge of an industrial or manufacturing environment is a definite asset. Experience with Windows application software is required. Please submit your letter of application and resume, in confidence by Monday, February 2nd, 2015 to: Ainsworth Engineered Canada LP. Attention: Human Resources

P.O. Box 67 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0 Fax: 250 395 6276 Email: jobs@ainsworth.ca

• Landscaping and Lot Development • Land Clearing • Wetland Work • Demolitions • Gravel Materials & Hauling • Premium Mix Topsoil • Driveways • Basements

250-395-2311 982 Alpine, 100 Mile House

anted Most WContracting Ltd. General Contractor

Custom Homes • Remodeling Red Seal Carpenters on Staff

• Ralf Baechmann • Ph: 250-706-4706 www.most-wanted.ca

SANDERS REDI-MIX LTD. • CONCRETE/GRAVEL • • CONCRETE PUMPING • • SANDING & SNOWPLOWING •

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Located off Exeter Rd. Past Tim-Br Mart on McDermid Rd. 100 Mile House, BC

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Now Featuring Watkins Products We also offer Vacuum Sales, Parts and Repairs!

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Big Country Storage Terminal Ltd. 44 Heated Units 65 Non-heated Units Freight Agents for: VanKam Freightways Clark Reefer

250-395-2447 Across from Ogden Sr. Sec. School

Box 115, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0

•Travel Trailers • 5th Wheels • Toy Haulers • Truck Campers • Tent Trailers • Cargo Trailers • Utility & Equipment Trailers

• Sales • Service & Repairs • Parts & Accessories • Secure Storage 5430 INDUSTRIAL FLATS RD. Open 6 days a 100 MILE HOUSE week! (At Hwy 97 & 24)

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• Safe & Secure • Sizes from 5x5 to 12x30 • Outside Storage • 7 days/week keypad gate access • Monitored and Alarmed PH: 250-395-2512

CHILCOTIN FLOORING INSTALLATIONS • Lino • Carpet • Hardwood • Ceramic Tile

Supply and Install or Install Only

Mark 250-267-2886 150 Mile House

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CARIBOO COUNTRY MOBILE VETERINARY SERVICES

Phone: 250-395-2219

Pam Barker, DVM Michelle Collett, RAHT Martina Dopf

Compassionate PET CARE Close to home

Our Team Delivers!

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Services

Pets & Livestock

Therapy Groups

Financial Services

Feed & Hay

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

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As the ideal candidate you will have a minimum of 5 years experience as a Journeyman Millwright with the ability to work in a safe and efficient manner as an integral member of the Maintenance team. You will hold an Inter-Provincial Red Seal Certification, strong hydraulic knowledge and trouble shooting skills are required. A Welding ticket, Heavy Duty Mobile Equipment, Machining or related experience would be a definite asset. The 100 Mile House operation is a union environment offering union wages and benefits. Please submit your letter of application and resume, in confidence to: Ainsworth Engineered Canada LP Attention - Human Resources

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Merchandise for Sale

Appliances 14 CUBIC FOOT Kenmore fridge. White, good shape. $250. Call 778-482-2207.

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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.

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Feed & Hay GOOD hay for sale. Small rounds approx. 400 lbs. No rain. Barn stored. $35 each. 250-706-7953. HUNGRY VALLEY HAY: Horse quality round bales. 400lb to 700lb bales of grass or grass/alf mix. $50.00 ea. Delivery available 250-3953539. QUALITY grass/hay mixed: Square bales, barn stored, no rain. Delivery available. 250397-2378.

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TOP quality horse hay. 6570lb square bales. 250-3952903.

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

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Misc. Wanted

Commercial/ Industrial

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

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent BC Housing is now accepting applications for housing from persons 55 years and older as well as disabled persons 19 years of age and older. Eligible tenants pay 30% of gross monthly income for rent. For applications contact: 250-395-4743 or 1-800-834-7149 100 MILE 1 bdrm $575/month plus util. NS. NP. Ref. Reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Avail. immed. 250-395-3691 or 250-706-8766 3 BDRM apartment in 108. $860/mon. Util incl. N/S N/P Avail now. 250-791-6797.

CARIBOO GARDENS Clean, large, bright 1&2 bedrooms Seniors Welcome For reliable service call Penny

250-395-0809 or 250-395-0168 HORSE LAKE, Large 1 bdrm, furnished or unfurnished. 15 min from 100 Mile. Nice yard. 250-395-4195

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

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

Duplex / 4 Plex 2 & 1 BDRM units newly renovated, in 100 Mile. Call 250397-2041 for details. LARGE BRIGHT 1 bdrm $525 plus util. N/S. N/P. 100 Mile. Avail. now. Ph. 250-397-0128. QUIET updated 1 bdrm $480. also avail 2 bdrm. $525. Laundry included. Gateway area. 250-395-2080.

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

Homes for Rent 100 Mile 2 BDRM mobile with addition at Travellers Tr. Ct. #23 SF, WD, N.G. Furnace. Garbage PU. No pets. DD & ref. req. $650 mon. 250-3964070. 100 MILE 2 BDRM mobile with mud room, addition & covered porch at Travellers Tr. Ct. #30 S/F, W/D, N.G. Furnace. Garbage p/up. No pets. DD & ref. req. $650 mon. 250-396-4070 108 MILE: new house, 2 bdrm, + den, 2 full baths. Storage shed, carport. N/S, Ref & DD. Small pet ok. $900/mon & util. 250-791-6605. 1 BDRM cabin in 100 Mile. NS. NP $550/mon plus utilities. 250-395-3691 or 250706-8766. Avail. Immediately. 2 BDRM, 4 appliances, N/G & wood heat. Lrg. storage addition. 12 km from 100 Mile, on Canim Lake Rd. $650/mon plus Damage Dep. Avail. Feb 1st. 250-397-2083. 3 BDRM, 2 bath w/jetted tub. Upper suite at house 3 miles from 100 Mile. $750/mon plus utilities. 250-395-4602. 3 BDRM mobile on Scott Rd., 100 Mile. NG heat & woodstove, 4 appl. $650/mon plus DD & utilities. 250-397-2083.

Legal Notices

LAND ACT: NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CROWN LAND Box 67, 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E0

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Moving Or Starting A New Business? COMMERCIAL, RETAIL & OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 500-10,000 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ Quality Buildings â&#x20AC;˘ Good Locations Multiple Zoning â&#x20AC;˘ Lots of Parking

Take notice that Temperate Resource Management Inc. et al has made application to the Province of British Columbia for roadway purposes covering that part of District Lot 2056, Lillooet District, in the vicinity of Canim Lake, containing 3.537 hectares. The file no. assigned to the application is 5407771. Written comments about this applications are to be directed to Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, 120 - 640 Borland Street, Williams Lake, B.C. V2G 4T1. Email: AuthorizingAgency.WilliamsLake@gov.bc.ca

Homes for Rent 4 BDRM, 2 bath house on Eagle Creek Rd. Appl. incl. New heating system: wood & electric. NP. $800/mon. 250-3972935, evenings.

Senior Assisted Living

Independent Living Suites Wheelchair accessible. Pet friendly.

Due to high demand 8 new suites are now under construction. Call Laurette now to reserve a suite at 250-305-3318. Williams Lake Seniors Village

Suites, Lower 1 BDRM basement suite, lots of windows & stairs, 10 km from town. Private entry, quiet neighbourhood, utilities included, free WIFI. NP. NS. Ref & DD required. Suitable for working single person. $550/mon. 250-395-3589. 2 BDRM bsmt suite, private entry, laundry, near elementary school. NP, NS. Utilities included. In 100 Mile. $750/mon. 250-395-1311.

Transportation

Motorcycles 2007 150R Honda dirt bike. 4 extra tires: 2 studded, 2 regular. $2700 obo. Call Tyler 250395-3774.

Scrap Car Removal

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Comments will be received until February 28, 2015. Comments received after this date may not be considered. Additional information about the application and a MAP showing the location and extent of the application area can be obtained at the following website: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/index.jsp

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Chevy Traverse is a doggy delight – ahem – found it easy to load up with lots of luggage, bags, boxes, blankets, pillows and doggy beds – all It’s a challenge to find the right vehicle the necessary accoutrements of car to take two dogs on an annual holiday travel, plus the added advantage of still trip to Tacoma to visit family, friends having room to bring home a souvenir and doggy cousins. or three. On the highway, as in the city, Rental vehicles are out of sight pricethe Traverse offered wise and some compagreat visibility and nies are a little sniffy The cargo area of we felt snug, safe and about the ‘passengers’ the Traverse offered secure – sorry about the (at least I think it was alliteration, but it’s true. both dogs plenty of the dogs they objected Our doggy travelling to). Therefore, the offer space for each to do companions are at of an extended test drive their own thing; stretch each end of the age of the 2015 Chevrolet spectrum. Sullivan the Traverse was a welcome out, curl up, look out Jack Russell Terrier is opportunity. the window, chew little, young and bouncy, From a human’s perquietly on toys. while Desi the Shepherd spective, the Traverse Cross is a large dog of was pleasurable to drive, noble lineage and a senior citizen. In extremely comfortable, the cabin roomy short, she enjoys her comfort. The cargo and very classy, a nice quiet ride, the area of the Traverse offered both dogs dashboard controls very user friendly plenty of space for each to do their and easy to interpret with everything own thing: stretch out, curl up, look out close to hand. the window, and chew quietly on toys, The seats (seven in all for bipeds) are while contemplating the phenomenon gorgeously adjustable with heated of black holes or, in the case of Miss lumbar support up front, which is a Desi, perhaps where the next carrot soothing relief for those of us with was coming from. Given the layout of back problems. From the outside, the the interior, with the walk through back car seems like a big beast best for seats, a barrier was needed to discourthe backcountry but it is surprisingly age the cargo passengers from walking wonderful to drive in the city, more like through into the first-class front cabin. a luxury sedan than a lumbering SUV. It should be noted there are ten cup It was easy to manoeuvre on narrow holders for those in need of regular streets, a dream to nip in and out of caffeinating. We did receive barked parking lots and spots. And even the vertically challenged complaints from the back that not one By Morva Gowans

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was big enough for a bowl of water. Please note, Mr Chevy. Having the navigation system was great as getting to our destination was a little tricky, and finding our way in the dark could have been a minor trial. Our friendly ‘nav-lady’ delivered us easily. I especially liked getting plenty of warning about upcoming turns. Some navigation systems instruct you to turn at the very last moment, which is not helpful. Often our ‘nav-lady’ gave us two warnings sometimes even three ‘turn left in 250 metres’, ‘turn left in 100 metres’. Believe me it was comforting. All the places we wanted to visit parks, malls, trails and shops were easily found with no hassles. In Tacoma, a third dog joined us for adventures around town – Beau, a large

yellow lab. Everyone knows labs are eternal puppies who enjoy good times no matter where they land. This happy boy landed in the cargo area with the other two and still there was plenty of room for all three dogs with nary a complaint about someone’s paw being on someone’s side. It all made for a fun Christmas celebration with lots of treats, even for my backup navigator Patricia and myself. Next year, the ‘kids’ are holding out for a Cadillac! 2015 Chevrolet Traverse AWD LT Power: 2.6-litre V6, 281 horsepower, six-speed auto transmission. Base price: $43,460 (as tested, $53,285)

Today, writer Morva Gowans amuses and informs with a story of driving with dogs on a long trip. Send your fun or informative story about taking pets on a long (road) run to our editor, Keith Morgan… Send your stories to keith.morgan@drivewaybc.com

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