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Courting success Ashcroft’s Jr. Girls Anni Tyler-Briggs (8), Rylea Pigeon (7 - with the ball), Ashley Collins (21), Mackenzie Woodburn (5) and Codey Dunbar (15) take on Merritt during last weekend’s high school basketball tournament in Ashcroft. See p. 5 for more details.

Former councillor passes away Former Cache Creek Councillor Darrell Rawcliffe passed away on Saturday, Jan. 24. Rawcliffe was elected to Council in 2008 and 2011, but resigned in April 2014 because of declining health. He passed away in the palliative care unit of the Ashcroft Hospital. Rawcliffe devoted much of his time to his community, as president of the Ashcroft & District Lions Club and president of the Semlin Valley Golf Course among other things, and was a big supporter of Cache Creek’s Seniors Fit program.

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Many people will remember his and Alice’s stunning display of Christmas lights every year at their home on Woodburn Drive.

Constantia has purchased more property for its Maggie Mine Project near 16 Mile, and plan to continue with Phase 2, but first they have to raise the capital to proceed. “If we can, we’d like to start up in April or May,” Jason Quigley, Executive Vice President for Constantia HDI told Cache Creek Council at their Jan. 26 meeting. If that doesn’t happen, it might be Fall. “Based on the first phase, which confirmed the historic results, we’d like to continue on,” he said. He said once they know when phase 2 will begin, they hope to hold a contractor open house to find out what is available. Most of their materials and half of their labourers are sourced locally, he said, but they are having difficulty finding some items. Last Fall, said Quigley, they were able to partner with the Northwest Community College School of Exploration & Mining to offer a twoweek course in Drill Core Technician Training out of their Cache Creek Office. Quigley said they had an overwhelming number of applicants and as a result, 10 local residents “learned new skills that made them employable to us and to others.” During phase 1, the company hired more than 19 local residents, many of them from the Bonaparte Band. They have signed for agreements with First Nations, including a land use agreement with the Bonaparte.

All of Old Cariboo could be paved Cache Creek is now hoping to resurface Old Cariboo Road between the Starhouse Restaurant all the way to the Cache Creek Veterinary Clinic with the help of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. The Ministry will be undertaking a large project this Fall in the area, paving Evans Rd. in Ashcroft and Hwy 1 through Cache Creek. While the machinery and labour is available, the Village wants to have the road past the Post Office resurfaced.

The Village will be responsible for all costs associated with the project, which is expected to be just under $100,000. Council agreed to the contribution agreement provided by the Ministry, subject to the final costs being submitted and coming within the budget at its Jan. 26 meeting. However, as all of the Ministry’s projects in the area were listed in the same document, Council asked staff to double check to make sure they weren’t responsible for paying for all of it.

Administrator Dan Plamondon told Council that the initial estimate for the resurfacing was $115,000, but now they’re thinking that they can do it for less than $100,000. Last Fall the Ministry promised to pave 28 km of local roads. Besides Evans Rd. to the Ashcroft Terminal, paving is also planned for the bridge to the brake check on Hwy 97C. In Cache Creek, Hwy 1 to the Bonaparte Bridge is planned, Hwy 1 east from Quartz Rd. to the end of the four lane, and 4.3 km of Loon Lake Road.

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Feb. 3: Bonaparte Watershed Stewardship Society AGM at 7 pm at Manie’s Restaurant in Cache Creek. Everyone is welcome. RSVP Al Midgley for seating: 250 457-9288 or caribooal@gmail.com Feb. 3: Zion UCW meets at 2 pm in the Church Hall. Members are to bring 3 unsigned Valentine cards. Feb. 7: Seedy Saturday is back, hosted by the Cache Creek Beautification Society. 10 am to 3 pm at the Cache Creek Community Hall. Gardening talks, vendors, displays, children’s activities, food. Admission is free. Feb. 7: Loon Lake is hosting it’s annual Winterfest. Contact Cathie at 250-459-2007 for more information or visit our new website www.loonlakecommunitywebsite.ca Feb. 10: All are welcome at the United Church Women’s Friendship Tea, 2:00pm at the Zion United Church Hall, Brink Street, Ashcroft. Feb. 10: Zion UCW Friendship Tea at 2 pm in Church Hall. This is a FREE event for all who help with and support us throughout the year. Everyone most welcome. Feb. 20-22: Ashcroft Curling Club will be hosting the Zone Playdowns for the B.C. Travellers Curling Club Championship at the Curling Club. “Cars on Ice” at Barnes Lake (east of Ashcroft) Jan. 31 - Feb. 1; Feb. 14 - 15; Feb. 28 - Mar. 1. Watch cars race wheel-to-wheel or against the clock! Village of Ashcroft Memories Project: Watch and listen as local pioneers share their memories. Show time is at 1:30pm at the Community Hall on Brink Street. Admission is free; refreshments will be served. “Railway”. Feb. 8: “First Nations” and “Ranching/Rodeos”. Feb. 22: “Mining”, “Sawmill/Logging”, and “The Hospital”.

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Hungry Herbies shining lasers at the shcroft etAchMent passing cars. The Ashcroft man advised Jan. 22 RCMP were called that he stopped to spoke to the teens by a family in Cache Creek to about it and they stopped. The teens remove their unwanted guests. could have been charged with mischief, Wendy Coomber The husband and wife relatives assault or criminal negligence if the had come, uninvited, on Jan. man, claimed that it was stolen by a lasers had caused eye injuries or a car 20. Due to the family’s history, police were called. A Family Court or- man, whose name he did not know, accident. der had been issued, empowering the residing in an apartment in police to remove these people if they Cache Creek. Police attended refused to leave. On the 22nd at 6 am the building but the indicatpolice prepared to execute the order, ed apartment was vacant. The but the couple, in their 50s, had depart- complainant changed his mind ed the residence just prior to police ar- and said it was the next apartEvery law enforcement spouse fears that ment, which was also found to rival. one day, they will get “the knock” at the door be vacant. to tell us our loved one has been hurt, but most Tires slashed of us think “it will not happen to me”. On Dec. Jan. 22 at 7:30 police received a re- Stolen property discovered 3, 2014, I received that knock in the middle of Jan. 23 at 7 pm police report of mischief done to a vehicle in the ceived a complaint of an errat- the night, and my world was shattered. My husparking lot of an apartment building in band, Jean-Rene Michaud, was shot multiple Cache Creek. A friend of the vehicle’s ic driver neading north from times and critically wounded in a senseless and owner called to report that the car had Cache Creek. It was observed unforgivable act of violence. at least three slashed tires, a broken tail turning onto Hwy 99 and a liJean-Rene is the loving father of our two light, a missing window and damage to cense plate was obtained. young children, and an amazing, supportive the inside of the car. He suspected that RCMP found that the Regis- husband. He is a hardworking, proactive, dediit may have been caused by one of the tered Owner was wanted out of cated member of the RCMP, who has a pasmany people drinking in the parking lot Delta, but his vehicle was not sion for making the communities we are postor in the hallways the night before. Po- located. Marlon Jenkins, 58 ed in safer. lice spoke to the vehicle’s owner, a 56 of Surrey was stopped in DelOur family has suffered a great deal of pain year old Ashcroft woman, who stated ta two days later and charged over the last two months, and I am deeply sadthat the vehicle had been parked there with possession of the stolen dened and angry that two more families are exfor quite some time and was already property found in his pickup. periencing similar pain over the recent, sensein poor condition. She stated that the less act of violence in Alberta. These members only recent damage may have been the Ambulance refused Jan. 24 at 7 am police were are people who have dedicated their lives to slashed tires. called to assist the ambulance making the world a better place. They are sons, with an unco-operative patient fathers, husbands, and integral members of the Driving in circles communities they live and serve in. What hapJan. 22 at 10:30 pm police were in Cache Creek. The 29 year pened to them is completely unacceptable. notified of a disturbance across the old was taking medication for Jean-Rene has endured many surgeries, highway from the Husky in Cache a medical problem, but said countless complications with setbacks, and will Creek. The caller said he observed a he was feeling fine and didn’t still have a long road to recovery; but he has suspicious vehicle with Ontario plates want to go to the hospital. An shown courage and strength every step of the and went to speak to the driver. The assessment from attendants way. We are finally feeling confident that he male became agitated and belligerant, and police confirmed his asser- will overcome his substantial injuries, and we according to the complainant, and start- tion. are hoping he will be medically stable enough ed driving in circles around him, proto transport back to Royal Inland Hospital gressing to figure 8’s before he eventu- Elderly woman threatened shortly. Jan. 26 at 6:45 pm poally drove off, heading south. The comOur family has received overwhelming suplice received a call from a 73 plainant couldn’t identify the driver or port, not only from residents of Kamloops, but year old Ashcroft woman and the vehicle and it was not located. also from across Canada. Words cannot deher 21 year old grandson who scribe how thankful we are for your words of said they had received a call Wanted man not found encouragement, and your thoughtfulness. Your Jan. 23 at 10 am the Ashcroft De- from an unknown male who messages have given me strength in the darkest tachment was informed that there was threatened to come over and of days, and I know they will help Jean-Rene a man staying at a Cache Creek mo- beat them up. They were told throughout his recovery. tel who was wanted for failing to com- to monitor their phone calls We would like to thank and recognize the ply with parole conditions out of Chil- and advise police if he called RCMP members, dispatch workers, and other liwack. RCMP are looking for Donald again. The matter is still under first responders who were on scene that night, investigation. Fitzgerald, 38, of no fixed address. as well as all of the amazing care providers at Royal Inland Hospital and in Vancouver, for doLaser assault Who’s got the cell phone? Jan. 26 at 7:30 pm police ing everything you did to keep Jean-Rene alive. Jan. 23 at 3:45 pm police received We also extend our deepest gratitude to Thompa complaint of a stolen cell phone. received a report from a motor- son Rivers University, Nick Grabas of Anything The owner, a 24 year old Cache Creek ist in Cache Creek that there Paint and Body, West Jet, Air Canada and numwere a group of teens near erous local businesses that have contributed in many ways. Thank you to our amazing neighA Perfect Way To bors, families, friends, the people in Kamloops, and to the law enforcement agencies from Say “I Love You” across Canada for their support. Be proud to tell them how you feel. On Tuesday And finally, to our RCMP family, thank you Babe: February 12th, we will be running our Valentine ads. will never be enough to sum up how grateful I love you more You can send a 25 word Valentine for only $5.00 every day! we are for you. You were there for Jean-Rene Dewey to your loved ones. Just fill out this form and drop that night, and your presence not only saved his it off at The Journal with Cash or a Cheque. life, but also gave him great comfort. You have Deadline: Friday February 6th at 3:00 p.m. supported me in every way through this difficult journey, and you have rallied together to To: ______________________________________________ help Jean-Rene. It was heartbreaking to not be Message: _________________________________________ with our children for Christmas, but you made sure their Christmas was magical regardless, _________________________________________________ and for that we are forever grateful. You are an _________________________________________________ incredible family to be a part of, thank you for 402 - 4th St., Ashcroft B.C. your unwavering support. Phone: 250-453-2261 or 250-453-2655 Colleen Michaud

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Centennial of CNPR’s Last Spike A small celebration was held at the Grand Central Station Restaurant last Friday to mark the 100th anniversary of the Last Spike that completed the Canadian Northern Pacific Railway near Ashcroft. Ashcroft Terminal and the restaurant hosted CN staff, local CN retirees, politicians and community representatives who observed the occasion with speeches and a light meal. Ashcroft Mayor Jack Jeyes read The Journal’s 1915 account of the railway’s east and west joining near Basque station. According to reports of the day, the track laying equipment was as fast as it was fascinating to the townspeople, and the men could lay an entire length in under five minutes. MLA Jackie Tegart recounted that it must have taken enormous effort on the part of the workers to lay the tracks without the modern equipment available now, while Ashcroft Terminal president Bob Landucci noted the importance of CN in Ashcroft as well as in Canada. CN Superintendent Francois Boucher expressed his gratitude for the hard work and sacrifice made by the workers who laid the tracks, and also his thanks to CN retirees Bob Carson, John Fosty and Savo Nicolic. M.P. Mark Strahl had to send his regrets. There is a point of interest plaque on Hwy 1 just north of Spences Bridge to commemorate The Canadian Northern Pacific’s Last Spike on Jan. 23, 1915, although the exact site of the last spike is not known. Reports at the time noted that many photographs were taken, but neither the Ashcroft Museum nor the event’s organizers could find any. Read Barb Roden’s historic account on p. 7 for details of the original event.

CN retirees John Fosty, Savo Nicolic and Bob Carson, CN Superintendent Francois Boucher, CN Regional Manager Emily Hamer, Corporate Development Manager of Network Strategies John Hall, and CN Human Resource Manager Stephanie Ziemer at the Last Spike centennial in Ashcroft. Below: Kleo and Bob Landucci.

Canadian Tire money goes to minor hockey The Ashcroft & District Lions Club has been raising Canadian Tire money for the local minor hockey teams. The collection boxes are placed at the Ashcroft arena and the hardware store, and last Saturday they presented the association with $200.95 that had been collected so far. Pictures here are Lions Orville Trueman, Moe Girard, Novice players Shawn Minnabarriet, Lyric Antoine and Robbie Harris, Lion president Nick Lebedoff and Novice manager Diana Hoggard.

Welding Trailer comes to Gold Trail An exciting partnership between School District No. 74 (Gold Trail) and Thompson Rivers University will bear fruit next month, when the Mobile Welding Program comes to Clinton. The program is delivered by Thompson Rivers University, and will enroll 12 learners: eight school-aged students and four adults. The program will take place at the former Clinton Elementary School site, with students utilizing a mobile trades training lab. The lab, which cost $1.3 million and took a year to build, is housed in a 53-foot trailer that bears the motto “Anytime Anywhere Anyplace”. The trailer expands to provide 1,000 square feet of classroom and teaching space and up to 12 training stations. Each training station is individual and self-contained, and the trailer is powered by generators. A second supply trailer contains the state of the art grinding equipment, materials, and tooling used in the course. The program is 840 hours in total, and lasts approximately 28 weeks. It will finish in August 2015, and when it is completed students will come away with an excellent foundation for moving on with their welding careers, and upgrading their skills. During the first weeks of the course students get acquainted with their hand tools and complete small projects. After that they begin using welding processes, and for the remainder of the course will mostly be doing welding and cutting, using a variety of ways to develop proficiency. Students who are successful in both the program and in writing the ITA Certificate of Qualification will have their Welding Levels 1 and 2 (the old Welding Level C). They will then receive their log books and must complete 300 hours of practical work, at which time they are employable as welders. The TRU Mobile Welding Program is able to go to any interested community in the southern interior of B.C., with the Thompson Interior Mobile Training Committee deciding where the trailer will go. Lillooet, Clearwater, Chase, and Merritt are among the communities that have hosted the program, which is a boon to rural areas, enabling students to avoid the cost or relocating to a larger centre for training. Barbara Roden

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Wild animals will find their own food Wild animals are meant to be Wild. They live by instinct - they can kill or cause serious injury, no matter how “cute” they may look. They carry diseases and parasites that can be transferred through touch or feces. It’s not easy to look into the beseeching brown eyes of a raccoon on your deck while you remove the outside catfood dish. Even if it’s not bothering you, it could be bothering your neighbours. That same raccoon and her family helped themselves to all of the neighbour’s koi and would have followed that up with a nice chicken dinner if they could have. Apparently, you risk heavy fines and war with your neighbours in Kamloops if you feed the crows! More importantly, you could be responsible for their demise if they become a nuisance. Animals like bears, cougars and coyote packs pose a definite hazard to people and can’t be left to wander through town at will, but here are also people who take it upon themselves to “take care” of a nuisance, and in some cases, they have every right. Leave them alone. Forget the stupid youtube videos of people petting, feeding and making pets out of these animals. It’s one thing to have them wander through your backyard. They’ll move on to where there is food and shelter. When we lived up north, we were regularly visited by deer, moose and bears. We were in their migration path. Sometimes they bedded down for the night nearby, but they were almost always gone by morning. It is illegal to feed them up north, also, although there always seems to be at least one person who will. A steady food source means population growth, like those adorable bunnies that pop up all over Kelowna and other places. Soon you need to cull the population, which never should have been allowed to dwell there in the first place, and nobody likes a cull. Do the wildlife a favour and stay on good terms with your neighbours - do not feed the animals!

A WINTERY DAY AT THE SLOUGH where eagles were gathering and geese were passing through

Dark days ahead for Canada’s food distribution by Sylvain Charlebois Professor of Food Distribution and Policy College of Business and Economics, Guelph University GUELPH, ON/ Troy Media/ - Dark days are ahead for supply management in Canada. For the first time in 22 years, the Canadian Dairy Commission has decided to reduce the price of milk at farmgate by 1 per cent. The price reductions will commence in February. Under its supply management regime, established in 1966, the Commission’s mandate has been to set the price of milk per hectolitre for dairy farmers owning production quotas. The new decision to reduce prices, according to Commissioners, is to stimulate domestic demand for milk per capita which has been decreasing for decades in Canada. As surprising as this decision may be, such a move from the Commission is evidence that the dairy sector is fully aware of systemic pressures on supply management. Big changes are coming. If ratified, the Comprehensive European Trade Agreement would allow over 17,000 tons of cheese into our country. Currently in Europe, milk is cheap, and getting cheaper. In April, Europe ends its quota system, and many producers

have started to flood the market with much more milk. There is an abundance of supply which has depressed milk prices at farmgate and retail. Prices have gone down by more than 40 per cent in some regions, which makes European cheese more competitive against our own. In addition to having concealed subsidies, European cheeses have a significant competitive advantage. As such, the Commission is giving a chance for our dairy sector to compete, domestically and globally. Restaurant owners and processors alike are applauding the decision, and why wouldn’t they? This will make them more competitive, allowing them to increase margins, innovate and recapitalize some of their infrastructure. Most importantly, this move from the Commission is indicative that it can adapt to change, at least to a certain degree. Even if many have criticized the virtues of supply management for years, we should render to Caesar what is owed to him. Price reductions at farmgate have been uncommon in Canada due to the Commission’s lopsided cost assessment scheme. This is an audacious decision, but it should not stop there. More should be done to promote excellence and productivity in the dairy sector instead of using averages as a price setting benchmark for an en-

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tire sector. Indeed, the Commission operates obscurely, away from any media attention. In fact, more than 90 per cent of Canadians are not even aware of the Commission’s role, let alone its existence, and yet its influence on our lives is real. Consumers will likely be affected by this. This could very well impact the price of dairy products Canadian consumers buy regularly, like cheese and yogurt. Even restaurants could potentially pass on their saving to consumers when serving pizzas and lasagna, but whether or not processors and restaurants will pass on their savings to consumers remains to be seen. As for our own artisan cheesemakers who are about to face tougher competition from abroad, they are still waiting for the Harper government to provide any details on support programs. Even if Ottawa has been indefinite on this issue, the Commission’s decision is likely the help they need, at least part of it. It will certainly be welcome news and may ease the burden of increased competition. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is Professor of Food Distribution and Policy at the University of Guelph’s College of Business and Economics. Troy Media Marketplace © 2015 - All Rights Reserved Subscribe to The Journal 1 Year Subscription: $44.10 (GST included) Senior Rate: $37.80 (GST included) Out of area subscriptions pay a $17.85 mailing surcharge The Journal is a politically independent community newspaper. All material contained in this publication is protected by copyright. Reproduction is expressly prohibited by the rights holder. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities.

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Novice team ready for tournament Ashcroft’s Novice Coyotes played Lillooet this past Saturday. They played hard and had a lot of fun! Congratulations to Goal Scorers #16 Shawn Minnabarriet and #17 Holden Kinvig. This weeks goalie #11 Fischer Pelley made a lot of great saves for the team. The Coyotes are looking forward to their first tournament of the season, next weekend in Armstrong. Diane Hoggard

Left: Dallon Tomey (5) lines up a shot while teammates Louis Minnabarriet (5), Lyric Antoine (15) and Emma Antoine (2) get ready to skate.

Ashcroft Jr. Rams place second in tournament This past weekend the Ashcroft Secondary Jr. Girls and Dustin Konrad, #9 Hunter Spinks and #4 Juztis Vose; and for Boys hosted eight out of town teams from Princeton, Merritt, the Jr. Girls, #13 Teresa Thomas, #8 Anni Tyler-Briggs, #15 Chase, Barriere, 100 Mile and Kamloops, and with the seats Codey Dunbar and honourable mention to #7 Rylea Pigeon. near full, the whistles often could scarcely be heard above Fun-filled sport weekends like this could not happen the cheering of the crowds! without the support of so many. So, thank you to the ParHosting a basketball tournament is very exciting, and the ents who support their kids in so many ways, including runteams look forward to such an event each year: Meeting and ning a well stocked concession all weekend! Coaches who challenging teams from around the province, having home pour their knowledge, care and passion into the teams. Ficourt advantage and hearing their fans cheer every time they nancial sponsors like Second Time Around, Constantia HDI score a basket is both nerve racking and exhilarating! and Graymont who make it possible to provide healthy food, Both the Ashcroft Girls and Boys teams played three uniforms, referees and trophies. And last, but not least, the games and both ended up with Second Place trophies. Fans, who make it really fun to play the game of basketball! Some highlights of the tournament: Vicky Trill - when Jr. Boys point guard #7, Dustin Konrad scored from back of half court just in time to DAYS beat the buzzer at the end of the 1st half ONLY - when Jr. Boys guards #7 Dustin Conrad & #9 Hunter Spinks scored three 3 point shots in ........ -Feb. 2 Jan.30 the first few minutes of the 1st quarter in their final game - when Jr. Girls, post, #15 Codey Dunbar scored 19 and 20 points in both Saturday games. - when Jr. Girls, small forward, #8 Anni Tyler-Briggs shut down anyone she defended from scoring, including a player almost a foot taller! Fabricland Sewing Club Members Congratulations to the Most Valuable PlayReceive 20% Off Regular Price Fabrics,Sewing ers, M.V. P this weekend: Notions, Cut Laces, Trims, Quilt Batt, Fibre For the Jr. Boys, #10 Colton Sabyan, #7

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Art attracts interest Thanks to all who came to visit us at our Art Club Open House on Jan. 21. It was a such a pleasure to interact with all who came to see us and our art. It was so much fun that we plan to do it again in October. In the meantime, you can keep track of Ashcroft Art Club activities on our website, ashcroftartclub.com . Mark your calendars for the Ashcroft Art Show, April 17-21. Artists, watch for information to register for the 2015 Plein Air Paint Out, May 22-24. Alice Durksen Top Left - Artists Paulette Thille (seated) and (Top Right) Jo Petty and Judy Davison talk to visitors. Bottom Right: Gladys Dickinson paints while Carol Kane and Martina Baier discuss a detail. Bottom Left: Reina Lewis paints sunflowers while Judy Roy and Anita Mazurkewich chat in the background.

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... Past, Present & Beyond The Last Spike for the Canadian Northern Pacific Railway On a doubtless cold and grey January day in Nowhere was this more apparent than at Cisco, near Jan. 23 1915 The Journal reported that “The C.P.N. 1915 (a “great quantity of snow” had fallen recent- Boston Bar, where the CP had been forced to switch tracklayer with its comet-like tail of about a hundred ly, according to The Journal), from one side of the river to another. men has come and gone.” The machine was capable a group of dignitaries gathered The CNPR had to do the same thing; of laying a length of track in less than four minutes, just south of Ashcroft to witonly their bridge had to span not only with material passed through it by a crew in front and ness the pounding of the last the Fraser River, but the existing CP then laid by the men at the back. A similar machine spike of the Canadian Northtrestle. was heading east, with the two crews set to meet just ern Pacific Railway at Basque. The impact of the new railway was south of Ashcroft. The Journal reported that many The notables were probably outkeenly anticipated by residents of Ash- residents equipped with cameras came out to recnumbered by workmen, who croft. The CNPR line would be across ord the progress of the tracklayer; but none of their had been toiling to complete the river from the town, which at that photographs exist. the rail line, started in late 1910. time occupied the downtown area The meeting of the two sets of tracklayers ended While an iconic photograph of bounded by Railway Avenue and the up being at Basque, a “little station on the main line the pounding of the last spike on Thompson River. What is now called of the Canadian Northern Pacific Railway where the the CP line in 1885 exists, there North Ashcroft was largely unsettled, last spike in Canada’s new steel belt was driven on are no known pictures of what and there was real concern that the com- Saturday [Jan. 23, 1915]. There at noon many sweattranspired at Basque; we caning of the CNPR would result in a rival ing workmen plied their hammers in one last tremenGOLDEN COUNTRY not even be sure where, precisetown springing up on the other side of dous dash to complete the line on time. They did it.” BARBARA RODEN ly, the last spike was hammered the river around the track and station They may have done it; but the Canadian Northinto place. (think of Boston Bar and North Bend, ern had, during the course of its expansion, fatalIt’s a rather depressing end to a venture which as a comparable instance). As we know, that eventu- ly over-extended itself. In 1918, unable to pay the had started so hopefully, when William Mackenzie ality did not come to pass; but it was certainly on the interest on its loans, it was taken over by the Canand Donald Mann (after whom Port Mann is named) minds of Aschroftonians a century ago, as The Jour- adian government. The same fate befell the Grand decided to expand the Canadian Northern Railway nal reported that “CNR workmen are busy unloading Trunk Railway in 1920; a fact that became a plot beyond the prairies, pushing west from Edmonton material for their station and section house across the point in season three of Downton Abbey, when the to the Pacific and east into Ontario in order to try to river.” Earl of Grantham revealed he had lost a considerable get a share of the lucrative business over which CP The CNPR line through the province continued amount of money because of heavy investment in the had a virtual monopoly. The Grand Trunk Railway apace, even though it was plagued by difficulties. Grand Trunk. Both railways were incorporated into was also expanding westward to Prince Rupert at the It’s little surprise when major infrastructure projects the national railway system: the Canadian National same time, and there was undoubtedly some unoffi- come in late and over budget, but the CNPR faced (CN) Railway we know today. cial competition between the two ventures. something no one could have foreDue to the fact that the name “Canadian North- seen, back in 1910: the start of World ern Railway” was already registered in B.C. to an- War I in August 1914. In an instant, other consortium, Mackenzie and Mann incorpor- demand for the raw materials the railated the “Canadian Northern Pacific Railway Com- way needed to complete its line inpany” here, to avoid litigation. Two crews of workers creased, and since companies could began making their way towards each other from not magic more steel, iron, and wood Port Mann and Edmonton, and it was planned that into being, the railway had to pay the project would be completed within four years. higher rates for these items. It also For much of its route the CNPR paralleled the faced a loss of workers, as thousands CP track, which presented some daunting challen- of men signed up to join the Canadian ges. As the first railway line through the Rockies and Expeditionary Force, leaving their the interior, CP had the advantage - in areas where former employers scrambling for rethere were a limited number of options when it came placements. to laying railway tracks - of picking the best (or the Another difficulty was that the least worst) route. This meant that the CNPR would, Fraser Canyon section of the CNPR in places such as the Fraser Canyon, have to get cre- had to be built by hand due to the difative in order to avoid geographic pitfalls the CP had ficulty of getting machinery in to the A “Stop of Interest” plaque between Spences Bridge and Ashcroft already gone around, while at the same time find- area. No such problem existed in the commemorates the pounding of the last spike of the CNPR at ing a viable route not already occupied by CP tracks. flat terrain around Ashcroft, and on nearby Basque.

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Is it safe to be a free-range kid?

A mother and father are being investigated for neglect after they allowed their six-yearold daughter and 10-year-old son to walk home together from a playground a mile away without adult supervision. Neighbors called the police and child protection services to report them. The laws in Maryland, where this happened, prohibit children under the age of eight from being left unattended in a vehicle or a home, and a child must be at least 13 years old to supervise a younger one. Despite this, the educated, professional pair is defending their choice to “free-range parent” - a childrearing style that both my husband and I grew up with, and now

ON A BRIGHTER NOTE LORI WELBOURNE loriwelbourne.com our children are growing up with as well. Yet before reading this story in the news, I had never heard of the term “free-range parenting” and simply considered our style to be somewhat old school, reminiscent of the days when we played unsupervised outside from morning to night. After learning of an actual label I looked it up. Described as a com-

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monsense approach to parenting in an overprotective era, it is almost opposite of what’s been termed “helicopter” parenting where children are monitored and sometimes controlled continuously by their folks who hover over them. I’m not about to claim one style is better than the other. I think what’s best depends on the individual family, and in particular the kids. For us, the old fashioned approach is working out well so far. Sam and Daisy are confident individuals who for the most part make responsible decisions, are self-reliant and don’t take unnecessary risks. Not everyone agrees with our choices though. “I can’t believe you’d let them take public

transit without you,” one of my friends said recently. “A man was just stabbed to death on a city bus you know.” Yes, I do know. The tragic murder she referred to occurred in Kelowna two and a half months ago and was a shock to our community. But what were we supposed to do? Take away the independence our 11-year-old daughter and 14-year-old son have earned because of the remote possibility someone might attack them? As we’ve also seen in the news, horrifying things can happen anywhere – even in their protective schools with teachers present. This world we live in isn’t 100 per cent safe like the vast majority of us wish it was. But is it worse than it used to be? From all the reports and statistics I’ve read over the years, when it comes to Canada and the US it is not. It only seems like it is. According to the Department of Justice the crime level has dropped significantly and we are now in line

with the way it was in 1970. It is actually safer for our children to play outside than it was for me when I was their age. Lenore Skenazy, the author of Free-Range Kids, states that our society started believing children were in constant danger “after cable TV started showing abductions 24/7 and finding the weirdest, saddest stories from around the world.” The internet prominently highlights a steady stream of that as well. It’s not just the fear of crime that scares us though. All the extra safety concerns we’re bombarded with make us worry as well. The current tobogganing restrictions and bans making news across North America illustrates this. No one

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can deny there is a physical risk and liability issue when sledding, but risk exists with just about any activity. “Look at that empty park,” a cantankerous tour guide hollered up top a New York double-decker bus I was once on. “It used to be full of active children having fun. But all the so-called ‘dangerous equipment’ was replaced with safe boring stuff and they stopped coming. Now they’re inside playing video games and watching the boob tube.” As parents, my husband and I could still be considered too protective compared to previous generations. We thoroughly child proofed our house, put gates on the stairs and even walked up the ladder of the slide with our kids and

caught them at the bottom when they first slid down. But we also taught them what they shouldn’t touch, how to navigate stairs and the safety rules at the playground. The older they got the more independence they wanted, so we helped them earn it. None of us want our kids to experience any harm, but I believe overprotecting them and perpetuating this feeling of living in fear could hurt them more in the end. Teaching them responsibility and assisting in becoming self-sufficient is not neglect, it’s a rational parenting decision. For more information please visit FreeRangeKids.com Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com

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Team of Dwight Hodder, Paul Quesnel, Chris Brezina and Gary Farr will be competing for the Zone Championship on Feb. 20-22 in Ashcroft. Winning the Zones will send the to Richmond to compete for the B.C. Provincial Championship. This is the same team who won the B.C. Provincials in 2011. The Curling Club is hoping to enter a Women’s team as well this time. Please come and cheer on the local teams on Feb. 20-22 at the Ashcroft Curling Club, hosts of this year’s Zone Championships.

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Planning for Spring while enjoying the Winter

8 on your calendar – just say “no” to all those wedding and family reunion invitations, and plan on attending the best ever sixth annual Desert Daze! Our website So much has happened since my last and cleans up. A special thanks to is going through a revision – but check it article…..like Christmas and New Year, Carol Madden who makes it all out periodically for updates: www.desertthat it seems a very long time ago since happen, and wishing you a speedy daze.ca, and go our Face Book and “like” I last wrote! The winter weather has been recovery Carol! in Spences Bridge us and see what’s new. up and down; I hope that lots of folks are Our New Year’s celebration I’d like to remind folks that the SBCC embracing the winter and getting out and was a wonderful night! It was so has an array of tech equipment in our skating, skiing and enjoying the winter nice to have so many from outside Mavourneen “Community Tech Lending Library”. wonderland. If you can’t beat ‘em join our community come and celeVarcoe-Ryan You are able to sign out a laptop, cam‘em is the best motto to get through the brate with us. The dancing was era, video camera, projector and screen winter doldrums! fun, the food was great, the comfor your home projects. We have all this What better way to get through the pany was fantastic – and we mangreat equipment and it would be nice to winter doldrums than to join us for soup aged to make a little money too! A leak in the roof was discovered, and see more folks availing of the opportunday. Every Wednesday at noon there is a Thank-you so much to Joris Ekering and thanks so much to Alex Kinasewich and ity. Thanks to Kathleen Kinasewich, we huge pot of healthy soup simmering at Linda Nichols who really did the brunt Joris Ekering, it is being taken care of. have an amended sign out policy with the old school for all to share. If healthy of putting this whole show on – great Community Literacy Unplug and doesn’t grab you, there usually are also job. Thanks too to all who helped decor- Play week is this week – and Spences very clear guidelines and expectations. fantastic deserts and goodies! This is a ate, prepare food, bartend, and clean-up – Bridge is hosting story time and craft ac- The lending period is three weeks, open to all Spences Bridge residents over the really nice way to catch up on town news where would we be without you? tivity for younger children, and badminand maybe meet the new folks in town. As we continue to work at making our ton for older children and adults. This age of 18. Our monthly bingo was off to a good Thanks to everyone who cooks, bakes, Clem’s Hall an efficient, functioning yet is all at the Cook’s Ferry Gym (Chief start – Jan. 19 saw only a few players, pleasing facility, plans are under- Wistemnista centre) at 6:30 on Wednesbut some funds were raised, and we hope way to install an exhaust fan over day, Jan. 28. You do not need to have chilto build on the numbers so as to have a the stove. This should make the dren in order to attend the badminton; booming bingo every third Monday of hall more appealing for rentals, and it is open to everyone. So get up off the the month. Doors open at 6pm with the also provide more options in the couch, walk away from the “screens” and early bird starting at 6:30pm. There are kitchen for our various functions. It have fun with others and loosen up those refreshments available at the concession. Reserve your space! also seems that, like a home, there muscles! There will be snacks and prizes. All at Cleme’s Hall. Thank-you Craig is always something to be done. The sizzling temperCall The Journal 250-453-2261 and Oliva Watson for taking this on. atures of the Desert Daze Plans are underway to get the SB Festival seem a long way Farmer’s Flea Market up and running in off – I certainly can’t imMay. Working off of last year’s great sucagine jumping in the river ZION UNITED cess, we are discussing extending our cool down just yet – but time Sunday Worship 10:50 am hours and promoting the Market further 401 Bancroft, Ashcroft, BC • 250-453-9511 will fly by. Sponsorships afield. 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Rentals

ASHCROFT: 3 bedrm suite downtown, avail. now, call 250-457-2093.

FIND A FRIEND

Convenient Downtown Location across from Beautiful Heritage Park 715 Railway Avenue, Ashcroft 1 & 2 Bdrm Apts. Mature Persons Includes heat & hot water MOTEL UNITS All units have full Kitchenettes, air conditioning, Cable TV and Internet access Nightly - Weekly - Monthly

On-site Manager 250-453-9129

Help Wanted

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 74 (GOLD TRAIL) Employment Opportunity

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HIRING DRIVERS - Ore haul

Seeking qualiﬁed drivers for immediate openings in Ashcroft, B.C. for our Mt. Polley ore haul. We offer: • Full Time, Year Round Work • Home Every Day • Competitive Wage, Beneﬁts & Pension You possess: • Super B driving experience • A clean drivers abstract • References We are an equal opportunity employer. Online: jobs.arrow.ca, Email: jobs@arrow.ca, Fax: 250-314-1750, Phone: 1-877-700-4445

BAND MANAGER

Cooks Ferry Indian Band is seeking an energetic and self-motivated Band Manager who will take on a variety of challenges and opportunities and play an integral role in the continued strengthening of the vision for the Cooks Ferry community. Located in Spences Bridge, BC in the beautiful Nicola and Thompson River valleys, the Cooks Ferry Indian Band (CFIB) of the Nlaka’pamux Nation offers a wide range of recreational activities and outdoor adventures. With a proud history rich in culture and tradition, the community is building a promising future through cultural, social and economic development. Involved in the forest industry, mining, tourism and land management, CFIB is looking next to expand their economic development opportunities with capital projects that include housing construction and water system upgrades. Duties: Working closely with Chief and Council and staff, the successful candidate will: Ř 3rovide leadership over band programs and services including education, social services, health services, capital projects, housing, recreation, elders care, utilities, public works, and safety; Ř Bring ŵnancial expertise to the budgeting process and encourage sound policies and practices; Ř (stablish and maintain good relationships with other First Nations, governments, industry, and partners and develop service initiatives for Band members; Ř Foster the vision of the organi]ation, coach and mentor staff, and encourage employee training and development; and Ř Support Council goals and priorities. 4uDOiŵFDtiRQs: 3referred Tualiŵcations include the following: Ř <ou have a degree in commerce, economics, public administration or similar discipline, or eTuivalent education and experience; Ř $re an energetic person with demonstrated experience in strategic planning, inter-government relations, program management, project management, budgeting and human resource management; Ř +ave progressive leadership abilities and can work effectively in a team environment with Council, community members and staff; Ř +ave superior interpersonal skills; Ř +ave competent computer skills; Ř +ave strong knowledge of social and economic issues facing First Nations; Ř The ability to adapt to a rural, small community.

Rentals

ASHCROFT: 2 bdrm. panabode hse. Elec heat, F/S. N/S, N/P, $600/mo. 250-453-9983

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Education/Trade Schools

Services

F/T & P/T farm workers req for Bonaparte Bend Winery, end of Apr to mid-Oct. 50+ hours per week $10.49/hr. E-mail resumes to gjarm@telus.net

Financial Services

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Career Opportunities

DRIVERS WANTED

AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package

Employment

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CAMPGROUND MANAGER The Village of Ashcroft is recruiting a campground manager for the 2015 season and is currently accepting letters of interest. The 2015 season is expected to run from the beginning of May until the end of September. Legacy Park is situated on the bank of the Thompson River and offers 15 sites serviced with electricity and water. There are also tenting sites available, a Sanistation, a washroom and shower building and free Wi-Fi during the season (see www.ashcroftbc.ca/include/get. php?nodeid=882 for pictures) The park manager is expected to live on-site during the season and a trailer space is provided. Individuals wanting to submit their interest in this position should do so by February 28, 2015. Your letter or email should include: • Contact name • Contact Phone Number • Contact E-Mail Address • Brief History of similar positions • Expected remuneration Letters should be addressed to: Ms. Michelle Allen, Chief Administration Officer PO Box 129 Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 OR; admin@ashcroftbc.ca

On-Call MAINTENANCE WORKER (Snow Removal, Clinton) The Gold Trail School District invites applications for the above noted position. Please refer to the District website, www.sd74.bc.ca for details. Application deadline is 04 February 2015. Submit applications with an up-to-date resume and references to: Diana Hillocks, Human Resources Assistant PO Bag 250, Ashcroft, B.C. V0K 1A0 Email: sd74jobs@sd74.bc.ca

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 74 (GOLD TRAIL) Employment Opportunity School District #74 (Gold Trail) seeks the services of a Family and Youth Care Worker for Cache Creek Elementary and David Stoddart Schools.

FAMILY and YOUTH CARE WORKER

28 hours per week, effective 16 February 2015 or as soon as possible, serving Cache Creek Elementary and David Stoddart Schools 7 hours/day x 4 days/week (28 hours/week) The successful applicant will bring to the position: • a Bachelor degree in Social Work or a diploma or certificate in a related field; • successful experience in counseling, especially youth at risk; • successful experience supporting students to learn selfregulation strategies; • successful experience working with youth who have drug and alcohol issues; • strong interpersonal and communication skills; successful experience establishing connections with families; proven track record of working with Aboriginal students and their families; demonstrated ability to plan and facilitate family and community information sessions and workshops, ie. Drug/Alcohol Awareness, Self-Esteem Building; • demonstrated ability to act as a positive role model for Aboriginal students as well as all students in the school. The successful applicant will provide personal counselling to identified students, families and communities and consult with teaching and administrative personnel, when necessary, to ensure each student has the best chance for success. The successful applicant will become a school district employee and eligible for an attractive salary and benefits package in accordance with current practice. A criminal record check will be required prior to commencing duties. Applications, including a detailed resume with three references, and confirmation of certification, will be accepted by the undersigned until 4:00 p.m., 30 January 2015: Teresa Downs Superintendent of Schools School District No. 74 (Gold Trail) P.O. Bag 250, Ashcroft, B.C. V0K 1A0 FAX: 250-453-2425 / Email: sd74jobs@gw.sd74.bc.ca Gold Trail School District is an equal opportunity employer

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WITH YOUR FIRST TWO BI-WEEKLY PAYMENTS ON US*

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OFFERS END FEB 2ND ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the lease of a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze LS/LT (1LS/1LT) and Sonic LS/LT (1LS/1LT). Freight ($1,600) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and applicable taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. *Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by and entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from January 12 through February 2, 2015 of any new or demonstrator 2015 model year Chevrolet (except 2015MY Chevrolet Colorado 2SA). City Express excluded at outset of program; will be eligible once residuals become available. General Motors of Canada will pay the first two bi-weekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes). After the first two bi-weekly payments, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Consumer may be required to pay dealer fees. Insurance, license, and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. †† Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickup models delivered in Canada between January 12 and February 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on eligible Chevrolet vehicle (except Colorado 2SA, Corvette, Camaro Z28, Malibu LS, Silverado 1500 and HD). Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/ Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between January 12 and February 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,500 credit available on eligible Chevrolet vehicles (except Colorado 2SA, Corvette, Camaro Z28, and Malibu LS). Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice † Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. > Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak. *^ Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ~ Requires compatible mobile device, active OnStar service and data plan. Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on certain vehicles and in select markets. Customers will be able to access this service only if they accept the OnStar User Terms and Privacy Statement (including software terms). ¥ Lease based on a purchase price of $16,705/$21,000 (including $0/$1,500 lease credit and a $750 Winter Cash) for a 2015 Cruze LS (1SA) and Cruze LT (1SA/MH8/R7T). Bi-weekly payment is $79/$99 for 48 months at 0.5% APR and includes Freight and Air Tax, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometers limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $1,450/$1,450 down payment required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $9,729/$11,803, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $7,214/$9,499.70. ¥¥ Lease based on a purchase price of $15,225/$19,300 (including 0/$1,200 lease credit and a $750 Winter Cash) for a 2015 Sonic LS (1SA/ M26) and Sonic LT (1SD/MH9/C60). Bi-weekly payment is $75/$89 for 48 months at 0.5% APR and includes Freight and Air Tax, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometers limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $1,600/$1,600 down payment required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $9,396/$10,888, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $6,040/$8,690. ¥/¥¥ Price and total obligation excludes license, insurance, registration, taxes, dealer fees, optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. ^Whichever comes first. Limit of four ACDelco Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.

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