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District of 100 Mile House Councillor Ralph Fossum has been selected to sit on the province’s new Seniors Advocate Council of Advisors. He is one of 30 seniors who have been chosen by Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie (appointed a year ago) to make up the new council. All of them are active in working with, and for, their peers in their respective communities. Fossum says he now has the ability to voice overall issues from the South Cariboo to those who have the power to address them. “[Mackenzie] holds the equivalent position to a deputy minister. So, she has virtually that same amount of leverage with our provincial government to bring about important changes.” Fossum adds he is confident his role will benefit seniors in the community in two ways. He not only has the ability to bring local issues to high levels of the provincial government, but he will also be hearing what issues other communities are having and what they are doing about them. “I think it is a good group, with a broad and diverse range of background experience. All members are seniors and have been selected equitably from each of the five health authority regions across British Columbia.” At the first and only meeting held so far, the council members met one another, set
priorities, identified common concerns and determined how to communicate with one another, he explains. Fossum adds housing is the first big issue being looked at by Mackenzie, and a report will be coming out shortly. “Housing is also a topic our local AGEFRIENDLY steering committee is looking at. We have an aging population here, and all of us are going to need somewhere to live.” As for how his new role on Mackenzie’s advisory council might co-ordinate with his local role in seniors advocacy, he says the AGE-FRIENDLY Rural Community Initiative actually involves a significantly broader scope. The advisory council does not cover aspects, such as recreation, outdoor activity or community accessibility, but there is definitely some synchronicity, Fossum adds. He notes the challenges for rural seniors often include difficulties in accessing health and living supports, such as in-home assistance that is not always available in more remote locations. Fossum says he has also seen indications that transportation, particularly in many of the smaller communities, is a priority for the council, will be among the top items to be looked at. There will be certain opportunities at the provincial level that do not exist locally, particularly through having a direct link to the Seniors Advocate, he adds.
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Kailey Glotze, 7, tossed a softball around with her mom, Annabelle Glotze, during a break between games at the annual Ryan Larson memorial Snowball Tournament at the Interlakes Community Complex on March 15.
Five-year financial plan set for municipality
The District of 100 Mile House has prepared its 2015 five-year financial plan and is ready to present it to the public after receiving three readings by council at its March 10 meeting. District financial administration director Flori Vincenzi says the 2015 budget of $6,256,120 includes a buffer for unforeseen utility operations, based on
last year’s expenditures. Those included repairs and upgrades to water mains damaged during the 2014 spring breakup, she notes. “In 2014, it was budgeted at $647,595 for utilities. So it has drastically increased this year, to try and accommodate for some of those breakages. “We look at [the previous year], especially now with the
infrastructure aging ... it was an exceptional year last year, so we allowed for some of it, in case it happens again this year.” Noting it is too early to know with the frost still in the ground, Vincenzi says, if necessary, the District will adjust it in June, like it did last year Continued on A3
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Most of the 17 new officers were present for the 2015/16 installation ceremony at the Mt. Begbie Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons #183 hall in 100 Mile House on March 7. About 30 men attended the ceremony and then they were joined by wives and guests at a banquet in the Valley Room.
Four decades of freemasons celebrated Organization strives to ‘make good men even better’
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There is a men’s organization in 100 Mile House that some folks might not know much about, yet the Freemasons have been established locally for more than four decades. This year, about 30 fraternal members and visitors turned out when 17 new officers of the lodge were installed in a ceremony at the Mt. Begbie Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons #183 hall on March 7. A banquet followed in the Valley Room, and treasurer Right Worshipful Brother (RWB) Alan Boyd says it seemed everyone had a good time at both events. Several guests and “a lot of the ladies” attended the well-presented banquet, he adds. At the ceremonies, Brother (Bro.) Randall Schenkeveld was installed
as the Worshipful Master Elect, the leader of the group for the 2015/16 annual term. He will be assisted by Immediate Past MasterWorshipful Brother (Wor. Bro.) George Sinkler. Boyd, Senior Warden-Wor. Bro. Dave Clearwater, Junior WardenBro. Rob Catto, and secretary Bob MacKenzie were also installed, along with 11 other officers. Boyd notes Freemasons go back to 1970 in 100 Mile House, when the first group was formed with about 30 founding members. It was constituted as a Lodge of Instruction by the Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon around 1975, as a sort of apprenticeship program under an established lodge’s wing, he explains. “We were constituted as an official lodge on Aug. 20, 1977.” That year saw Boyd in a regional role as the District Deputy Grand
Master. He says it was his first official function. “We do have a few of those founding members still with us – I’m one of them. Jim Dunsmuir is another one in town.” A few founders have since moved away but retained their membership, such as Jim McMillan, he adds. “Next year, I’ll get a 50-year jewel for 50 years of being in the Masons. Jim McMillan has already had his for a few years now.” Boyd says being a Mason is all about “taking good men and making them even better.” “Certainly there is a lot of memory work involved – if you want to get involved in the work. “But virtue, morality and brotherly love are three of the foundation posts of Freemasonry, and we hope that we can expand on that by taking good men and improving their moral stature.”
Today, there are more than 60 local members, although some of them are non-residents, he explains. “We will have 20-25 come out for our regular meetings, and a few visitors thrown in, usually.” Freemasonry traces its origins to the local fraternities of stonemasons at the end of the 14th century. While all Shrine Club members must first be Freemasons, that is a “more public” fundraising arm, he notes. Boyd adds all Freemasons are men, but there is a branch for both men and women called The Order of the Eastern Star, as well as for girls (Job’s Daughters) and boys (DeMolay). Men aged 21 or over interested in joining the lodge may speak to a local member for more information on membership and the application process, or call Alan Boyd directly at 250-456-7651.
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“Hopefully, it will be on keel for what we’ve budgeted for [2015]. But, we are not alone, there are a lot of towns in the same position as we are.” She explains connection fees and sewer and water frontage taxes collected in excess of what is needed for debt payments are transferred to capital reserves for unexpected projects, currently at $123,885. “Those frontage taxes are going up five per cent a year as well, in
order to get a little more [for this], and it is strictly for the capital component of the budget.” Capital expenditures are set at $1,988,000 for 2015, and if all goes well, the District will see some long-planned projects come to fruition. “The big one is the Alpine Water Main [project], and this is proposed to be in two phases – but it is only going to go ahead if we get the grant funding [in October].” The other budget component for the water utility is a pressure reduc-
ing valve (PRV) replacement, she adds. Vincenzi says a sidewalk will be installed to extend up to Eight Street, and some aging equipment to be replaced includes a new bobcat toolkit, and community service and fire department vehicles. If it gets to a point where there is unused money in the budget, it is transferred to reserves at the end of the year to keep the budget at a zero balance, she notes. An example of this is the $179,000 transfer to the equipment reserve
that holds federal-provincial gas tax funding, she adds. Noting the biggest capital expenditure budget in the whole five-year plan is the jump to $4.45 million next year – most of it for the Well #4 upgrade. Vincenzi says that project is also conditional on securing necessary grant funding. The District will present the updated 2015-2019 financial plan to the public on April 14 in council chambers (time to be announced). For more information, call the District office at 250-395-2434.
A water main break in 108 Mile Ranch flooded Kallum Road between Kitwanga and Davis drives about 2 p.m. on March 13. As many as eight homes on the 108 Mile Water System were affected and a large amount of mud and debris was strewn about the area. Cariboo Regional District crews had it repaired and back up and running by about 5 p.m., and the mud was cleaned up on March 14.
POWER OUTAGES A wind storm knocked out BC Hydro service to many areas in the South Cariboo on March 14. North of Green Lake and along Highway 24, 2,293 customers had no electricity beginning at 2:40 p.m., with the last ones back by 11:11 p.m. Another 540 homes west of Green Lake had no power 3:45-7:16 p.m. At or near Canim Lake, power was out for 884 customers beginning at 8:23 a.m., until fully restored at 10:48 p.m. Another 359 homes near Bridge Lake were without power from 3:59 p.m. to 12:53 a.m. Various other smaller blocks of power were also out that day, due to downed trees, wind or planned outages.
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The North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) is congratulating all appointees of the province’s Rural Advisory Council. Of the 14 individuals appointed, seven are from the NCLGA region, and many are current or past NCLGA members. More information on the new council is online at www.newsroom. gov.bc.ca/2015/03/ rural-advisory-councilmembers-announced. html.
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Nurses blast budget
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The British Columbia Nurses Association (BCNU) says the provincial government’s 2015 budget is inadequate to cover the rising needs in health care. BCNU president Gayle Duteil says with hospitals filling to capacity, more elderly patients are being moved into long-term care facilities. If those facilities aren’t sufficiently resourced, many of these patients will return to the hospital with increasingly complex needs and health-care problems, she explains. Duteil adds nurses in the province are willing and able to provide more community care and take the pressure off acute care – but the funding needs to be in place to hire more nursing staff to fill these gaps. “All the evidence shows that patients who receive adequate professional nursing care are less likely to end up in emergency. They are happier and healthier at home or in residential care.” However, CaribooChilcotin MLA Donna Barnett says there are always benefits from doing more for health care, but the current level of funding is “adequate.” “As the population
ages, we, of course, always have to have more, but in order to have more, sometimes you have to pull it from somewhere else. “So, when will enough ever be enough is the question.” No one wants to see a senior suffer, particularly other seniors, she adds. “I happen to be one, so I can really appreciate where they are coming from ... we all want to see seniors cared for in a special way, they are all special
to us – our parents, our grandparents. “But we can only do so much, and we do the best we can do ... if there was more [money in the pot], more would be given.” Barnett says the many less fortunate seniors with no financial support and no family are the ones who most need the funding for longterm care, and they are subsidized to get what they need. “I’m glad that we can do that for them. We all could be there one day.”
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The 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre Society’s International Women’s Day at the 100 Mile Community Hall on March 8 was “amazing,” says executive director Sonja Ramsay. She notes there was a great turnout, as 80 residents showed up for the event. Ramsay adds local politicians were well represented that day with Cariboo Regional District chair Al Richmond, Area L Director Brian Coakley and Area H Director Margo Wagner attending. District of 100 Mile House Mayor Mitch Campsall and KamloopsThompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod’s local office manager Lynda Krupp also attended. R amsay says Richmond, Campsall and Krupp spoke in support of the work of the Women’s Centre and the end of violence against women. “They all stood in unison for an oath and made a public pledge with the rest of the
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100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre Society members hosted a successful International Women’s Day event at the 100 Mile Community Hall on March 8. Safe house co-ordinator Melanie Whelan, front left, executive director Sonja Ramsay and safe house co-ordinator Leslie Read; director Gina Gigliotti, back left, office co-ordinator Joyce Smeltzer, director Marg Mitchell and board president Kathy Wolczuk were all smiles because of the great turnout.
community to live violence-free lives and support others to live violence-free lives.” Ramsay adds the Women’s Centre board and staff feel they made a big impact and feel very inspired and supported. “We feel excited to pursue the positive relationships and connections we’re making in the community to
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These youth enjoyed a Spring Break pizza picnic at the 100 Mile House Skate Park on March 16. Jenna Henderson, left, Reichert Sanford, Jayda Cleveland, Hayley Edlund, Kennedy Edlund, Jake Henderson, Colton Sanford and Payton Edlund were all smiles on a warm spring-like weather.
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The Kamloops office of Conservative MP Cathy McLeod was among the dozens of sites across Canada that saw protests against the government’s proposed anti-terrorism legislation during a “Day of Action to Stop Bill C-51” on March 14. Opponents are worried Bill C-51 gives too much power to Canada’s spy agency and infringes on privacy and democratic rights. The NDP candidate running against McLeod in the Kamloops-ThomsponCariboo riding spoke at the event. Bill Sundhu, a lawyer and former judge who has experience in international human rights law, said Bill C-51 is “seriously flawed,” and “dangerously vague” and puts politics ahead of protecting Canadians. “The threat of terrorism is real and the protection of the public must be paramount. However, standing up for our values and refusing to allow cowardly attackers to change our way of life doesn’t mean we must sacrifice our hard fought freedoms.”
Broad new powers without enhanced oversight for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), provisions that could impact legitimate dissent, and the fact the government has not produced any plan to counter radicalization in Canadian communities, are some of the problems Sundhu sees with the omnibus bill. Sundhu is part
of a Canadian Bar Association team analyzing the bill. “The overwhelming legal expertise is not onside with Bill C-51. The Conservative government has recently experienced half a dozen losses in the Supreme Court for violations of the Charter. This is a cynical government that does not value meaningful Charter
compliance and puts crass politics ahead of respect for fundamental freedoms and the Charter of Rights.” Speaking about the bill in parliamentary committee in February, McLeod said “the international jihadi movement has declared war on Canada,” and the NDP is sowing confusion about what is contained in the bill, specifically that the leg-
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Citizen of the Year nominees announced
The nominations have now been tallied to identify the people local folks submitted for Citizen of the Year for their outstanding volunteer efforts for the community in 2014. The nominees are Walt Sherry, Lucille Armstrong, Josh Dickerson, Larry Rode, Ingrid Meyer, Richard
Bergen, Allan and April Roberts, and Lori Fleming. The candidates are nominated by their peers, and the Citizen of the Year is then chosen by a selection committee made up of past year’s winners. Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett chairs the committee
and was one of its first inductees. Being recognized is the “greatest honour” a community can bestow on a citizen, she says. “They all come from different organizations and they do different volunteer jobs, but they all contribute so much to the South Cariboo. They are an amazing
bunch of people.” Barnett adds this kind of public recognition also encourages others to get involved in local volunteer work to help make a positive difference in their community. Hosted by the South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce, the 2014 Citizen of the Year will be announced and hon-
oured at the 21st Annual Business Excellence Awards Dinner at the 100 Mile Community Hall on April 11. Tickets are still available at the Chamber office (#2-385 Birch Ave.) and Andre’s Electronics Experts (916 Alpine Ave.). Call 250-395-6124 for more information.
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Cariboo Family Enrichment Peter Skene Ogden Secondary Centre executive School. director Lisa De Paoli He received his BA says she is pleased to in Sociology in 2003 announce Paol Hadden at Thompson Rivers has joined CFEC as a University and his MA temporary counsellor. in Sociology at the Hadden grew up University of Regina in in 100 Mile House 2007. attending Horse Hadden is currently PAOL HADDEN Lake Elementary completing his PhD School, 100 Mile in Sociology at the House Junior Secondary and at the University of Alberta.
He was an instructor at the University of Regina and has presented at numerous conferences. Hadden has advanced training in cross-cultural interaction, trauma informed practice, and social power imbalances. He has worked with individuals who have suffered neglect and violence and youth who have experienced the criminal justice system.
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“Under the legislation, the threshold for CSIS to engage in disruption is met if there are reasonable grounds to believe a particular activity
constitutes a threat to the security of Canada. Previously, CSIS did not have disruption powers, allowing it only to collect and retain information.... “To be quite frank, if CSIS
knows of an imminent threat, I want it to be able to act, not turn the information over to another agency so that maybe some action will be taken after whatever has been planned has been completed.”
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ritish Columbia has one of the best education systems in the world – our students consistently rank near the top in international assessments. It is also a well-funded system. Budget 2015 continues to deliver significant dollars to classrooms with an increase of $576 million over the next three years. We’re investing an additional 33 per cent for class composition through the Learning Improvement Fund. We are fully funding the new, negotiated agreement with teachers – the longest in British Columbia history. Total education funding will top $5 billion next year – that’s $1.2 billion more than in 2001. This is a substantial increase at a time when student enrolment declined by about 75,000 students over that same period. We’re targeting more money for student
instruction because we administrative costs would know parents want more rise to almost seven per teachers and classroom cent of their budgets by supports – not more 2019. administration. They want These costs can come more of their tax dollars to down and should come deepen student learning, down. All we’re asking not duplicate school districts payroll functions. to do is to find That is why administrative the provincial savings to reflect government is the percentage also challenging they were school boards spending 10 years to find ago – about six administrative per cent. savings of $29 At the end million this of the day, Peter coming year and our provincial Fassbender $25 million the government year after. is looking for We have to school districts bend the administrative to save 0.5 per cent of cost curve. total spending this coming We have to do this year, rising to one per cent because, while we’re putting in the year after. This is more into the system, in reasonable, it’s achievable spite of declining student and, to keep education enrolment, school districts funding sustainable and are spending more money targeted to classrooms, it’s on administration than ever the right thing to do. before. For the past few years, Without school districts we’ve been working with finding efficiencies, school districts to find
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n March 8, women and men in 100 Mile House celebrated International Women’s Day. Every year on March 8, we commemorate and celebrate the achievements, contributions and resilience of the women in our lives and communities. It’s something we should all do every day of the year. This celebration of women has to start in our own homes and the homes of our families, friends and neighbours. This celebration has to be recognized at our worksites, school classrooms, board rooms, court rooms, council chambers and the legislature. The fight for women’s equality is more than 100 years old with the first seed sown by the labour movement in Europe. It has been a long, drawn-out battle for equality around the globe, and as we reflect on it now, there is still a lot of work to be done before women are truly equal to their male counterparts. Today, inequality and pay equity are still problems, as women hold down the lowest-paying jobs. Domestic abuse and violence continue to be ingrained in our society – a hushed up secret that few people talk about because of its social taboo. It is under-reported even though domestic violence has claimed the lives of more than 100 women in the past decade, and in 2013, police reported intimate partner violence reached more than 12,300 cases. Fortunately, there are anti-violence groups and centres throughout the province that are working hard to educate, to prevent and to repair the damage caused by the pervasive nature of men in our society. We are fortunate in the 100 Mile House area because we have the 100 Mile House & District Women’s Centre to provide support for women of all ages and from all socioeconomic backgrounds. The Women’s Centre is a vital haven for women and girls, who live in adult situations, in the surrounding communities, as the number of visits have gone up by as much as 1,000 visits a year in the past few years. The Women’s Centre’s celebration at the 100 Mile Community Hall was a huge success – thanks in a large part to the new emphasis on public awareness. This year’s International Women’s Day theme was: Make it Happen. The 100 Mile House event did that by attracting local and federal government representatives who made a public pledge to live violence-free lives and support others to live violence-free lives. These elected officials can make it happen through their support. We can support the Women’s Centre with donations of money, food and other necessities for women who are seeking safety and protection. We can support women by breaking the silence about domestic violence and speaking out.
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administrative savings and we will continue to do that because the results speak for themselves. One district saved $300,000 annually by moving internal professional workshops and seminars to days outside of school session, thereby limiting temporary teacher call-outs. Another district converted board meeting processes to a paperless model and saved about $18,000. There are a lot of areas to look at, such as purchasing, legal services, employee wellness, facilities maintenance and transportation to name a few. I am excited about this opportunity, with longterm labour peace, to focus on learning and even better outcomes for British Columbia students. That means keeping a sharp eye to eliminate spending that gets in the way of student supports. Peter Fassbender is the British Columbia Minister of Education.
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Boost infrastructure for economy, quality of life To the editor: Canadians are paying a hefty price for poor infrastructure. Homeowners face expensive repairs when sewer systems back up under the pressure of extreme weather. Manufacturing workers lose wages when their assembly line shuts down because parts can’t get to the factory. Commuters spend hours in stopand-go traffic, away from their job
and their families. All of that takes a hit on the economy. Our public infrastructure is approaching a breaking point. Half of it is expected to reach the end of its useful life by 2027. Just maintaining what we have will take slightly more than what all levels of government – federal, provincial and municipal – are investing combined. Instead of helping addressing
these needs, the federal government has cut funding for its flagship Building Canada Fund by nearly 90 per cent this year and next. Pathetically, the new federal infrastructure plan will invest less per Canadian at its peak than the one it replaced. This is irresponsible public administration and it couldn’t happen at a worse time. With today’s economic conditions, a soft jobs market and low
interest rates, there is a historic opportunity to increase infrastructure investments, improve our productivity and grow our economy. Infrastructure matters – a lot. According to Statistics Canada, half of Canada’s private sector productivity growth between 1962 and 2006 came from public infrastructure investments. Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party are building a team and plan
that will provide a renewed national focus on infrastructure. That will create the right conditions for sustainable economic growth to finally help our struggling middle-class and all those aspiring to join it. By rising to the challenge and revitalizing our public infrastructure, we will build a strong, more prosperous Canada and improve our quality of life. Scott Brison Federal Liberal Finance critic
Reader disappointed with social media comments
To the editor: I’m writing in regards to the article, headlined Hockey parents boycott anti-bullying event, on page A16 in your March 5 edition. Shame on you parents for what you have
done. Your children missed out on a fun time. A lot of work went into putting on this and other events in this community for the benefit of our young people. Why not encourage the volunteers and
70 Mile Elementary School reunion possible To the editor: The 70 Mile Elementary School was closed 15 years ago this June. We are looking for any people interested in attending a school reunion on July 4 at the 70 Mile Community Hall. Those interested may respond via the Facebook page, Friends of 70 Mile Elementary, or e-mail seventymilecommunityfund@outlook.com or mail 70 Mile Community Fund Society c/o Susan Wheeler; PO Box 29; 70 Mile House, B.C.; V0K 2K0. Please respond by March 31. If there is enough interest, we will plan the event. Ideas and help welcomed. Susan Wheeler 70 Mile House
lend a hand instead of griping and complaining behind their backs. This appears to be an example of “bullying” through the use of social media. If our children learn through example, is this what you would like to be teaching them?
I hope you will be at the next annual general meeting to throw your name in the hat for a spot on the volunteer list. Bill Baerg 100 Mile House
MLA send letters, petitions to minister To the editor: This is an open letter to Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson. On Feb. 28, 2015 at my constituency office in 100 Mile House, a rally was held by resident hunters, approximately 100-125 in attendance. The message delivered to myself is the allocation policy should be changed to a 90 per cent resident hunters and 10 per cent guide outfitters. They stated loud and clear this formula would
be the only acceptable one. On their behalf, I am delivering their message. Also find letters and petitions
from those in attendance. Donna Barnett Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA
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figures add up. It will determine the sailing ahead. public is receiving “value for money” Then came a big leak, in the form of a on projects like arenas and services “work environment review” of the good like police, by comparing different ship AGLG that was given to the NDP by a communities’ results. A new AGLG office seasick crew member. opened in Surrey. It described chaos below decks, with The “value for money” “shifting priorities and unclear promise is on the rocks. The direction,” as well as “wasted government appointed a quasitime and work” and “inefficient independent board (hello, BC use of consultant and staff Ferries and TransLink) that resources.” hired chartered accountant Worse, the review noted a Basia Ruta, a veteran of the human resources monitor had federal Auditor General office been stationed at the office for who had also served as chief most of January to maintain financial officer at Environment a “respectful workplace for all Canada and had done local employees.” Tom government audits in private “A peacekeeper,” as NDP Fletcher practice. Leader John Horgan described NDP local government critic the grim scene. “This is like Selina Robinson started asking why this we’re in Cyprus.” office has spent $5.2 million and produced Then it was confirmed that when only one audit out of a promised 18. the AGLG board tried to conduct a Community Minister Coralee Oakes, performance review, Ruta’s response was a former Quesnel councillor in her first to hire a lawyer. Ruta seems to be decisive cabinet post, allowed that there had been when protecting her job, if not when some rough water but there is smooth hiring, running the office or meeting her
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arch has been a good month for the British Columbia NDP, and it’s been a while since I’ve been able to say that. Opposition critics fired a shot amidships at the B.C. Liberal government when they began questioning the lack of progress by the new Auditor General for Local Government (AGLG). This experimental vessel was launched in Premier Christy Clark’s leadership campaign, and two years after it set sail, it is listing, taking on water and in danger of sinking. The original idea was to expand the B.C. Auditor General’s office so it could check the financial performance of local governments, too. Business groups were concerned about municipal taxes going up too quickly, with staff growing even as the province grappled with a hiring freeze. Mayors and councillors began to talk of mutiny over that plan, protesting their budgets are already required to balance and are subject to annual audits. But this will be “performance auditing,” Clark insisted, not just making sure the
own work targets. Whatever goodwill had been restored with local governments over this experiment is likely gone. Municipal staffers have been dealing with new auditor demands as their councils grind away at their own budgets, and now they see signs that what they have contributed may well have been swept overboard. Oakes remains on deck, eyes fixed on the horizon. An audit of capital procurement in Rossland is finally scheduled to be done by the end of March, she said. Similar reports on Delta and Sechelt are due in April. The latest revision of that schedule is underway, no doubt in another series of long, acrimonious meetings. Clark addressed the situation in her last question period before the legislature’s spring break this week. She didn’t have a lot to say about the AGLG’s voyage of the damned, mostly familiar rhetoric about “lower taxes, less red tape” and so on. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress. ca
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the province Man arrested after allegedly ramming car on highway PRINCE GEORGE - One man is in custody and police are continuing to investigate following an incident on Highway 16 west of Prince George, March 11. At approximately 4:34 p.m., the Prince George RCMP received a report of a vehicle being chased at a high rate of speed down the highway. Indications were that the victim vehicle, a red Honda Civic, was being rammed multiple times by a green Honda Accord in an apparent attempt to force it off the road. Multiple police units from the Prince George RCMP with assistance from North District RCMP Traffic Services, converged on the scene given the seriousness of the report. The suspect vehicle fled from police at a high rate of speed when encountered. Patrols quickly located the vehicle stuck in a snowbank and abandoned on Telachick Road off Highway 16. Police dog service teams arrived and located a suspect male a short distance away. The investigation has led to the following Criminal Code charges approved by provincial Crown counsel against 41-year-old Nathen Tayler of Prince George, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, assault with a weapon, fail to stop for police, and driving while disqualified. No one was hurt during this incident. It is believed that these actions were due to a previous conflict between drivers and was not a road rage incident or random act. David Bobbitt declared Dangerous Offender KELOWNA - The man who pleaded guilty to confining, beating and raping a Penticton woman has been declared a dangerous offender and sentenced to an indefinite term in prison. The designation has only been applied to somewhere in the area of 500 convicts Canada-wide. The Dangerous Offender provisions of the Criminal Code are intended to protect all Canadians from the most dangerous violent and sexual predators in the country. Individuals convicted of these offences can be designated as a Dangerous Offender during sentencing if a sentencing court is satisfied that the offender constitutes a threat to the life, safety or physical or mental well-being of the public.
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At 3:08 p.m. on March 15, the 100 Mile House RCMP received a 9-1-1 call from a youth reporting he had been robbed. The youth explained he was riding on a passenger bus between
youth called 9-1-1. Officers attended the Greyhound bus depot and arrested the suspect and a 15-year-old male who was believed to be his accomplice. Investigation revealed the 27-year-old was acting alone, and the 15-year old was released into the custody of his parents without charge. Further investiga-
tion revealed that while in Kamloops, the suspect also attempted to obtain money unsuccessfully from another passenger. Charges are pending. Upon arrest, it was also discovered the suspect had recently been freed from custody and he had not complied to court-determined conditions for release.
Food bank pallets stolen
Someone has stolen 22 refundable pallets worth a total of $1,100 from the 100 Mile House Food Bank. Society secretary treasurer Kathy
Haveman says they were discovered missing on March 13. “It is very disappointing. I couldn’t believe anyone would do that.
“Whoever took them left about three in the middle that are unpainted and of no value ... so it’s somebody who knew what they were doing.”
Information on car and trailer theft sought
On March 5, the Clinton RCMP received a complaint about a possible stolen vehicle and trailer from a local residence in the 8000 Block of Cariboo Highway 97 in 70 Mile House. Witness information indicated that around 2:30 p.m. on March 4, there were at least two Caucasian males on the property loading the homeowner’s car onto a flat deck trailer. The vehicle of interest was a red, mid-2000 Dodge Ram that may have been used to pull the trailer.
The stolen car was a 1984 Red Pontiac Trans-Am and the trailer in question is a 2007 18-foot Ubuilt double axel enclosed trailer with British Columbia licence plate UXW73L. One of the suspects was described as a Caucasian male, mid-30s, curly hair, glasses wearing a ball cap. Anyone with information regarding the possible whereabouts of these vehicles is asked to contact the Clinton RCMP at 250-459-2221 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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The four-foot-square pallets are about six-seven inches high, bright blue or brick-red, and are valued at $50 each. Havemen says she hopes someone will see them and lead police to their return to the food bank. Anyone with further information is asked to contact the 100 Mile House RCMP at 250395-2456.
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Kamloops and Williams Lake when he was approached by a 27-year-old man who told the youth to give him his money. When the youth refused, the suspect feigned he may have a weapon. The youth, feeling intimidated by the suspect, gave the man his money. Upon arriving in 100 Mile House, the
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BUFFET &AUCTION SATURDAY. APRIL 18, 2015 100 Mile House Community Hall Social Time 5pm to 6pm Buffet/Auction starts at 6:15pm Proceeds to the Shriner Patient Transport Fund & South Cariboo Health Foundation
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BC Coroners Service provides domestic violence homicides statistics The BC Coroners Service has made public a report examining the number of homicides resulting from intimate partner violence (IPV) during the past decade. The statistics cover the period from Jan. 1 to Dec. 15, 2014. Throughout that
time period, the average number of persons who died each year from intimate partner violence is 14. For the current year to date, the number is 14. About three-quarters of the victims were female. An IPV death is defined as one in which
Canada Revenue doesn’t call
A local resident has learned a group of scammers are calling people up in Kamloops, from phone number 202-545-6946, and pretending they are representing the Canada Revenue Agency. The 100 Mile House woman heard about the phone scam from a friend and wants area residents to be wary if they get similar phone calls. The scammers say the resident owes an amount of money and are told to go to a store where they can buy a card and put the money on it and then someone will come to your house to pick it up. The scammers also threaten their targets, saying they will send the police to their doors if they don’t co-operate. The CRA states it would never try to collect a debt in this manner. How to report fraud If you want to report a fraud, a suspected fraud, or if you need more information, contact The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. There are several ways to report fraud: • Online: https://www.antifraudcentre-centrean tifraude.ca • Toll Free: 1-888-495-8501 • Toll Free Fax: 1-888-654-9426 • E-mail: info@anti fraudcentre.ca
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the death occurred as a result of injuries inflicted by a current or former intimate partner (spouse, whether a married, common-law or dating partner), or the death occurred during an incident where a current or former intimate partner was the intended victim. Deaths which occur as the result of injuries caused by other family members (e.g. parents,
children, siblings) that are not related to intimate partner violence are not included. The report also covers only IPV homicides, not suicides which occur in the context of IPV homicide-suicide cases. Over this period, the number of homicides ranged from a high of 23 in 2008 to a low of seven in 2013. The BC Coroners Service also
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Spring is sprung with Seedy Saturday
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Along with the arrival of budding trees and singing robins, the imminent arrival of spring will once again be heralded by the annual Seedy Saturday event. Dig out your fresh spare seeds if you have them and show up to the Creekside Seniors Activity Centre where the seed exchange is just one part of the gardening activities going on, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., March 28. Organizer Karen Greenwood says a host of vendors are on board with gardening items and free advice to help promote local food security. “It looks like spring is coming early this year and we always want to encourage new gardeners to get involved. You can start by coming and checking out your local Seedy Saturday.” Door prizes, co-op coffee and a local food lunch concession will be offered while folks browse the offerings and children enjoy an activities table.
This year, the event will feature everything from the Kootenay’s Stellar Seeds and birdhouses by Tom Godin to seed potatoes and early plants, she notes. “TIMBER MART will also be bringing a selection of seeds from a few different [British Columbia] companies.” Mojave Kaplan from Lillooet will advise on seed cleaning methods and other tables will include garden clubs, C.E.E.D.S., and the host of the event, the Horse Lake Community Farm Co-operative. Greenwood says the Agri-Culture Enterprise Centre will offer information on its Community Garden project, and folks are also encouraged to ask questions at all the different tables. Noting Godin will give a talk on birding, Greenwood says there may be a line up of other speakers. Admittance is by a suggested $2 donation at the door. For more information or to book a table, call Karen at 250-395-3580 or e-mail info@horse lakefarmcoop.ca.
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Planning is underway for Orange Shirt Day in September. Orange Shirt Day Committee members Phyllis Webstad and Jerome Beauchamp provided Cariboo Regional District directors with a planning update for the September 2015 event on March 6. The annual event is held to raise awareness about the residential school experience and further the reconciliation process with survivors, as well as to recognize and communicate that every child matters. More information is available online at facebook. com/orangeshirtdayeverychildmatters.
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practical tests. They joined Manuela Boos of Hall #1 who qualified for the first time, and deputy chief Robin Clarke, chief Bob Felker, Colleen Felker and Cobina Parlee who recertified. Canimites Margo Wagner and Sheila Hart are the instructors. People news • Congratulations to Richard Bergen on his nomination for Citizen of the Year. His name was put forward because of his outstanding service to Forest Grove and
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Fantastic cast for The Melville Boys
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It’s one of the best casts he’s ever worked with, and the 100 Mile House Performing Arts Society’s upcoming comedy will surely draw plenty of good laughs, says director and seasoned member Chris Adams. The local community theatre group’s production of The Melville Boys is slated for March 26-28. The cast includes Gina Gigliotti, Lacey Venner, Alex Martin and Brian Weir. Gigliotti, Venner and Martin are all newcomers to the Performing Arts Society. However, you wouldn’t know that
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Cast members, from left, Gina Gigliotti, Brian Weir, Alex Martin and Lacey Venner are under the direction of Chris Adams for the 100 Mile House Performing Arts Society’s upcoming production of the Norm Foster play, The Melville Boys, which goes at Martin Exeter Hall in 100 Mile, March 26-28.
speaking with the director who says he couldn’t ask for a better cast in his directorial debut.
Rehearsals are moving ahead of schedule, with only the fine-tuning left to do.
“They’re fantastic,” Adams says of the actors. “They take direction well. It’s like
they’ve been doing this forever. It’s going to be a great show.” The Melville Boys is written by renowned Canadian playwright Norm Foster. It is set at a cottage on a lake. A monkey wrench is thrown into the somewhat serious weekend plans of two brothers when they meet a pair of sisters, and hilarity ensues. Another one of Foster’s plays, Office Hours, was presented to much fanfare in 100 Mile House last fall. Adams has in the past played the part of the older brother in The Melville Boys in a different production, so it’s a play he knows well. “Most of his plays are
very funny,” Adams says of Foster. “But there are some serious themes in here as well, which come out at the later end of the play. It’s one of the best plays I’ve ever done. I knew it would go over really well here.” 100 Mile House Performing Arts Society president Renee Larochelle says it’s exciting to see new members this season. “We definitely have achieved one of our goals of opening up and encouraging new people to come on in. Even though our productions are smaller, we’re still able to have shows that interest people to participate. “It seems the community has enjoyed
and embraced theatre in 100 Mile House. We are always welcoming new people to come out.” Tickets for The Melville Boys are $15, and they on sale at Didi’s Boutique and Donex Pharmacy on Birch Avenue in 100 Mile House. Showtimes at Martin Exeter Hall are 7 p.m. on March 26; 7 p.m. on March 27; 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on March 28. Adams says he’s excited for the performances to start, and adds he’s really appreciative of the folks behind the scenes, the production team and crew. “I could not have done this without them.”
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Before the start of an eightmonth, 11,000-kilometre, Canada-wide journey on horseback, there’s a barbecue in 100 Mile House. Veteran Paul Nichols and his wife, Terry, are setting off in April from Victoria, British Columbia to St. John’s, Newfoundland, raising money and awareness for Canadian military vets. The couple,
which run a family farm and equine facility in Quesnel, has started the Communities For Veterans Foundation (CVF). In honour of the cause, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #260-100 Mile House is hosting a steak dinner on March 29. Tickets are $15 and available now at the Legion. According to the CVF website, the purpose of the ride is to raise funds for programs
that support veterans and their families, and to shine a light on Canadian veterans who “have made many sacrifices for the greater good, and yet live invisible among us.” While crossing the country, Paul and Terry will ride with hundreds of veterans through their own communities. They expect the ride to take about 200 days. “The idea behind our ride is to tighten bonds between communities and our veterans.”
Paul currently serves with the Fourth Canadian Ranger Patrol Group. He’s a former member of the Calgary Highlanders, a Canadian Armed Forces land reserve infantry unit. He served during the UN Mission in the former Yugoslavia in the early ’90s. Terry is a therapeutic riding instructor. For more information, or to donate, visit www.communities forveterans.com.
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Riders from all over the province are coming together in 100 Mile House for a British Columbia Snowmobile Federation (BCSF) event this weekend. The BCSF is cel-
ebrating 50 years of representing snowmobile clubs in B.C., while also having its annual general meeting and elections, March 20-22. An opening reception is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on March 20 at the 100 Mile House Snowmobile Club club house, located on 99 Mile Hill. The BCSF meeting and elections are scheduled from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the 100 Mile Community Hall on March 21. The general public is invited to drop by after
11 a.m. Presentations are scheduled throughout the day, with new and vintage snowmobiles on display. A silent auction, dinner, dance and fundraiser are set to start for 5:30 p.m. Tickets are available online on the BCSF website. During the AGM, the organization will be holding elections for the following regional zone directors: Zone 1 (Northeast), Zone 2 (Northwest), Zone 4 (Lower Mainland), Zone 5 (Sea to Sky), Zone 6 (North
Unique bluegrass experience offered at The Hills Musicians are tuning up for a big upcoming annual bluegrass event in 108 Mile Ranch. The 12th Annual 108 Cabin Fever Bluegrass Workshops are slated for March 25-29 at The Hills Health Ranch on Highway 97. The event draws dozens of musicians from all skill levels and is billed as a fun-filled four-and-a-half days with other players who share a love for bluegrass. There are seminars for a variety of instruments, with ample class time, special workshops, jam sessions and concerts.
An instructor concert open to the public at 6:30 p.m. is set for March 27. Tickets are $15 and available at the front desk at The Hills Health Ranch “You’re totally submerged in bluegrass, let’s put it that way,” says co-ordinator Rossetta Paxton of the weekend. “This helps [musicians] maybe get over a musical block or to progress as a band.” For more information or to register, visit www.108cabinfever.com or call-1-800-668-2233 or 250-7915225.
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• March 19-April 11 – Parkside Art Gallery is featuring Becoming Light Everything Flows by Claudia Ring and Trish Chung who will be showing felted, knitted and sewn lamps. Artist Reception: March 13, 5-7 p.m.; Artist Talk: 5:30 p.m. • March 20 – The Solid Rock Café at The Rock Youth Centre, 4940 Telqua Dr. 108 Mile Ranch is featuring live music: country, bluegrass, gospel, etc. No admission fee. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and music starts at 7. Information: Pat Melanson at 250-395-3846. • March 21 – The Forest Grove Legion is hosting a Raising-the-Roof fundraiser for the Forest Grove Community Hall, starting at 6 p.m. There will be a dinner and dance by donation – music provided by the Class Mates. There will be a silent auction and those who wish to donate items can call Pam Dafoe at 250-397-0018. • March 26-28 – The 100 Mile Performing Arts Society is presenting Norm Foster’s The Melville Boys at Martin Exeter Hall in 100 Mile House, March 26-28. Performances start at 7 p.m. on March 26, 27 and 28, with a 1 p.m. matinee on March 28. Tickets are $15 and they are available at Didi’s and Donex • March 26 – South Cariboo Sustainability Society will show Clean Bin Project, rescheduled from February at the Community Employment Centre, 808 Alpine Ave., 100 Mile House at 7 p.m. The film follows from last month’s film, Just Eat It, as the filmmakers try to live waste free for one year. Admission is by donation. Information: http://southcariboosustainability. com, facebook or call 250-791-7284. • March 28 – The Lac la Hache Curling Club is hosting its annual fun spiel at the 100 Mile Curling Rink. The club is looking more teams and individuals of all ages (with some experience) join the fun. For more information and to register, call Hetty at 250-396-4253 by 7 p.m. on March 20. • March 29 – There will be a steak dinner fundraiser for the Communities For Veterans Foundation Cross-Canada Ride at the 100 Mile House Legion, starting at 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 apiece and they are available at the Legion. • April 11 – The South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 21st Annual Business Excellence and Citizen of the Year Celebration at the 100 Mile Community Hall – refreshments at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7. Tickets are $45 each, or $40 if non-perishable food item is donated at purchase of ticket. Tickets available at Andre’s Electronics, Donex Pharmacy, the Chamber office, or reserve by calling 250-395-6124. • April 11 – The annual Spring Dance fundraiser at Lone Butte Community Hall will feature potluck Italian Dinner and music by Mark Allen, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and dinner served at 6. There will be a 50/50 draw and a silent auction – to donate to the auction, call Chris at 250-395-2006 or Al at 250-395-5193. Ticket are $15 apiece (none sold at the door) and can be picked up the Lone Butte Store, Lone Rock Cafe and Birch Avenue Barber Shop.
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Four delicious homemade soups (shrimp, potato/cheese, ham and chicken noodle) were on the menu for the annual Teen Space fundraising luncheon at Interlakes Hall, March 1. While the Interlakes youth group and its younger sibling Kids Space are sponsored by the Cariboo Presbyterian Church, the youth have always attempted to pay their own way. This year’s luncheon saw some 60 guests, who were offered all the soup recipes, donate $540. The youth, who are maturing really fast according to co-ordinator Elaine Adams, did a marvellous job of making and serving the soups and fruit crisp. Family addition The community congratulates Cambria
9-1-1 tax pared in new agreement Cariboo Regional District (CRD) directors endorsed a new three-year agreement with the Regional District of Fraser Fort George for its continued provision of 9-1-1 services for the Cariboo on March 6. The new agreement will see savings of approximately $382,904, which will result in a tax reduction and build up capital reserves for future CRD infrastructure needs. This move does not change the agreement reached last year with E-Comm to provide the primary 9-1-1 call answering service out of the Lower Mainland.
and Nicky Volonte on the birth of their first child on Jan. 19. Gaia McKenzie Volonte, weighed in at seven pound three ounces. Gaia is Italian for “happy” and Cambria says she is just that. Buy a key Many Interlakers support the arts in 100 Mile House and the 100 Mile Festival of the Arts is fundraising for a new grand piano at Martin Exeter Hall. You can “buy a key” for $300, or donate whatever you wish. Cheques should be made out to the 100 Festival of the Arts, and specifically designated for “Key it Up.” Cheques may be mailed to 100 Mile Festival of the Arts; P.O. Box 1903; 100 Mile House, B.C.; V0K 2E0, or dropped off to Shelly Morton at the Chamber of Commerce. Donations are tax deductible.
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Big turning point propels winning rink Margie Folk makes return, junior curlers impress at Ladies Bonspiel
Local curlers were among the top finishers at the 100 Mile House Curling Club's Ladies Bonspiel with a great display of young and old talent on the ice. Laurie Rippon's rink of Quesnel defeated the Margie Folk rink of 100 Mile House, 8-6, in a very close “A” final at the 56th annual event, March 6-8. Maria Hamilton's rink from Bridge Lake squeezed past the Lorraine Young rink of 100 Mile, 6-5, in the “B” final. Joanne Doddridge's rink from 100 Mile House won the “C” final, 8-2, over local Deanna Zielke's team. Folk, 75, came back from an eight year absence from curling to almost skip her team to victory. She has had severe problems with her knees and has had to use a push stick to deliver her rocks, explains club spokesperson Wayne Venos. “That is where the nickname 'Margie's Sparklers' comes from.
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Brenda Bourassa, left, and Tanya Hammerstron swept for teammate Shannon Knapp curling for the Joanne Doddridge rink during an early game against Quesnel at the 56th Annual Ladies Bonspiel at the 100 Mile House Curling Club on March 6.
It's hard to keep this woman down.” There was a real turning point in the fifth end of the "A" final. The Folk rink was up 5-2.
The skip from Quesnel, Rippon, was facing a house full of Folk's rocks when she made the game-changing decision to try a run-
back double raise. “If she missed this shot it was game over,” Venos explains. “Laurie pulled it off and started a comeback that Margie
could not stop.” Rippon's team included Terri Matula (third), Linnea Hedden (lead) and Tracey Roberts (second). Folk's rink
had Trudy Folk (third), Jean Gilbert (second) and Debbie Messner (lead). The Hamilton rink included Celeste Faessler (third), Cathy Bernard (second) and Lauri Marsh (lead). Kris Alexander (third), Sandi Galpin (second) and Rene Zelt (lead) curled with Young. Doddridge's “C” finalwinning rink included Tanya Hammerstron (third), Shannon Knapp (second) and Brenda Bourassa (lead). The Zielke rink, runner ups in the “C” final, included Anne Topping (third), Eileen Bird (second) and Zen Venos (lead). Three junior curlers – Madison Ardiel, Natalie Hefer and Elaine Hefer – did very well in their first ladies bonspiel curling with local club member Arlene Jongbloets, Venos adds. “They went into two extra-end games. Although they lost both, they gained valuable experience in their curling journey.”
Peewee reps win tourney to end season
It's an impressive way to cap off an impressive season. 100 Mile House's peewee rep team, sponsored by Primal Electric, went 4-0 and won a tournament in Clearwater, March 7-8. In the finals against Clearwater, Colton Sanford started things off for the peewee Wranglers with a goal. Jace Myers and Ethan Sanders then made the game 3-0 early in the second period. Clearwater would get on the board next. (On the goal, goalie Ryan Balbirnie would fall on a loose stick and would need several minutes to recover.) Clearwater would score two more by the end of the second. Sanders scored two in the third and Nate Wolstenholme added one to bring the Wranglers back and win the game 6-4. Assists went Sam Chabot (2), Myers (2), Owen Pincott (2) and Marshall Tessaro. Balbirnie won MVP. "We bent but we didn't break all weekend,” says coach Cale Tessaro.
"It was a great way to end the year with a tournament win." The peewee Wranglers finished the season with a 25-14-6 record. The team handed out 2014-15 season awards: Top Forward: Nate Wolstenholme Top Defenceman: Marshall Tessaro MVP: Ryan Balbirnie Most Dedicated: Ethan Sanders Most Improved: Cole Sanford Coach's Award: Ethan Garland Denise Waldner photo Best Trash-Talker: Sam A 100 Mile House peewee rep team sponsored by Primal Electric finished its season Chabot with a tournament win in Clearwater, March 7-8. Crazy Stick Award: Brock Everett Team Clown: Robert Waldner 50 Goals: Nate Wolstenholme, Hardest Worker: Owen Pincott Parents' Award: Ethan Sanders, Ethan Sanders Utility Player: Colby McCullough Colton Sanford 100 Points: Nate Wolstenholme, Quietest Award: Colby Glen Goon Award: Spence Giesbrecht Ethan Sanders
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FAST bytes ARCHERY SHOOT Everyone is welcome to an upcoming 100 Mile House Bighorn Archery Club event. The Indoor A&W 3D Archery Shoot is slated March 21-22 in 100 Mile House. The archers take aim at a variety of animal figures inside the Stan Halcro Arena (beside the South Cariboo Rec. Centre) following an 8:30 a.m. registration, with the last round by 1:30 p.m. on March 22. Rounds are $5 with 15 targets.
CURLING FUNSPIEL Curlers of all ages are welcome to join the Lac la Hache Curling Club's upcoming Funspiel in 100 Mile House. The annual event takes place at the 100 Mile Curling Club on March 28. The cost is $25 for dinner and three draws of four ends. Curlers can bring a team or be placed on a team. Contact 250-396-4253 to register.
KIJHL PLAYoffs The championship series is set in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. The Kamloops Storm won four straight games after dropping Game 1 to the Osoyoos Coyotes, clinching the Okanagan Shuswap Conference, for the second straight season, with a 2-1 win on March 17. In the Kootenay Conference, the Kimberley Dynamiters beat out the Beaver Valley Nitehawks in five games. The Dynamiters clinched the series with a 5-1 win on March 17. Kamloops and Kimberley meet in the best-of-seven KIJHL championship starting March 21.
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Local figure skaters wowed the crowd with a number of solo and group routines during an annual year end awards and showcase event at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre in 100 Mile House on March 7. Members of the CanSkate and StarSkate programs took the ice before trophies and medals were presented. “We are so proud of our skaters,” says spokesperson Angie Elliott. “They did such a great job showcasing their talents. We have such wonderful kids who worked so hard for this day and it showed.”
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Members of the CanSkate and StarSkate programs took the ice before trophies and medals were presented at a 100 Mile House & District Figure Skating Club year end awards and showcase event at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on March 7. StarSkater of the Year: Kathrin Ricketts Most Motivated StarSkater: Maryanna Elliott Artistic StarSkater: Keely Pacheco Most Improved StarSkater: Vanessa Shearer Team Maneuvers: Purple People Eaters (first), Angry Birds (second) and Kung Fu Pandas (third)
CanSkater of the Year: Cate McArthur Most Improved CanSkater: Zoe Ryhal Most Motivated CanSkater: Ashley Funke Best Attitude CanSkater: Liam McEwen StarSkate Sports-manship: Jordyn Karl
of the province's best players in their age groups. Pincott and Wolstenholme are playing for the 2002 Okanagan All-Stars, based out of Kelowna. E. Sanders is playing for the 2003 Pacific Northwest Elite Club, out of Kelowna. Sanford is playing with the 2004 Kamloops Ice Pirates, out of Kamloops. Mills is playing with the 2005 BC Northern Selects, based out of
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The hockey season continues for a number of young local skaters playing with high level spring tournament teams. The boys include Owen Pincott, back left, Nate Wolstenholme and Ethan Sanders. Kyle Sanford, front left, Keegan Sanders and Easton Mills.
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A 100 Mile House Wranglers forward did something this season no other player has ever done in the 46-year history of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. Austin Turner went 50 games, two games shy of a full regular season, without a single penalty. So many big, hard minutes, and not one in the box. And it must be said here that Turner, a 19-year-old rookie from Terrace, did in fact play big minutes for the Wranglers. Turner tallied 15 goals and 21 assists in the regular season. He was on the power play and the penalty kill. He played both ends of the rink as much and as hard as anyone, no stranger to the corner, or the front of the net, where a lot of punishing, rule-bending hockey gets played. Which is what makes his record so unbelievable, says captain Devan Suidy, who has probably shared more ice on the wing alongside Turner than any other Wrangler this season. “He'll still hit, he'll still battle hard in the corners. It's crazy he had zero penalties. I've never heard of that before.” Coach Dale Hladun says the record is shocking because Turner is always showing hustle. “He plays hard, he battles on the boards, and to not even get a trip [penalty]? Or a little hook? Or a hold?
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Wranglers forward Austin Turner (14) put a check on Connor Harding of the Chase Heat (4) during a Round 1 playoff game in 100 Mile House. Turner went for a KIJHL record, 50 straight games (56 counting playoffs), without a penalty this season.
Or something goofy?” Hladun laughs. “Yea, it's pretty unique.” Michael Lynch is another forward who played alongside Turner much of this season. “He's a really smart player,” says Lynch. “He holds on to the puck well. All his stick lifts are smart. Everything he does is smart.” Which seems to be the key to having this incredible sort of year: being smart, alert, and in the right place at the right time. Turner says not getting a penalty is not something he thinks about heading into a game. But he does talk about being aware and knowing where his stick is and being in the right place when he's checking someone – “making sure you have the right position on a guy, so you're not in a position where you need to trip a guy to get him away from the puck. Little things like that you have to pay attention to.” The previous record
for least penalty minutes in a season, according to the KIJHL website, was two minutes. It was held by two players: Brian Hoodikoff of the Grand Forks Border Bruins (42 games in 1982-83) and Carson Cartwright of the Creston Valley Thunder Cats (51 games in 201314).
Being in the KIJHL record book is pretty special to Turner, he says. Speaking before Game 4 on Feb. 24, when the Wranglers were going head-tohead with the Chase Heat in Round 1, Turner had yet to earn a penalty in the playoffs. He said he'd like to keep it that way.
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In the end, Turner notched three goals and five assists in 11 playoff games before the Wranglers were eliminated in Round 2 by the Kamloops Storm. Count playoffs and Turner had a penalty-free run of 56 games. But he finally did take one on March 2. He shot the puck over the glass in Kamloops. Two minutes for delay of game. What a goon.
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Green L ake Snowmobile Club (GLSC) members gathered for a potluck luncheon at the clubhouse on Feb. 20 to thank, and say goodbye to, the Job Creation Partnership (JCP) workers who worked hard to enhance the snowmobiling experience for local residents and visitors alike. The Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation provided funding for local unemployed workers to get work experience and some skill development training in trail restoration, general construction, plumbing and carpentry. Now, all of the work is done except the wheelchair ramp, which will be completed in the spring. The JCP workers restored, cleared and maintained some 50 kilometres of trails; upgraded the Jeep Lake campsite; and installed new signage, two outhouses and six benches. They also helped renovate the GLSC
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Green Lake Snowmobile Club Job Creation Partnership workers Greg Philips, left, June Connon and Jordan Wood pose with project manager Peter McKie and project supervisor Del Westfall prior to a farewell luncheon at the clubhouse Feb. 20. They’re posing beside the new indoor washroom facilities that were part of the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation project.
clubhouse, which included expanding the kitchen, meeting room, installing two washrooms, a septic tank, plumbing and painting the exterior of the building. All of the participants in the JCP project indicated they were pleased with the results and felt the program was worthwhile. What they said: • JCP worker Jordan
Wood: “I picked up a lot of valuable skills concerning construction and everything. Now, I feel like getting my own company together.” • Project supervisor Del Westfall: “Things went pretty well. We had the workers in the sun, dirt, mud, rain and in the snow and nobody complained. “They all did the jobs we asked them to do.” • JCP worker Greg Philips: “Most of this
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It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of our father, Howard Malm. Dad died peacefully on the morning of March 9th in the comfort of his own home. He now joins his beloved wife Linda and sister Irma. He leaves to mourn, his children: Ed, Ken (Jody), Brian, Sharon (Danny), Ruth (Barry). Grandchildren: Amanda (Danielle), Loralie, Kelly, Jim (Amber), Josey (Kris), Ashley, Chris (Lisa), Robert (Ymanne), Jonathan (Danielle), Jesse (Krista), Leah (Brandon). Great grandchildren: Kenny, Jackson, Sawyer, Erica, Sam, Alyssa, Jordyn, Greyson, Trey and Lucas. Sisters: Marie, Nancy (Ron), Verna and Grace. Dad will also be missed by his best friend Ellie along with countless other friends and family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 1 p.m. in the Interlakes Community Hall. Interment at Lakeview cemetery and tea to follow. “It’s a good plan” dad would say. 100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements. 250-395-3243 Condolences can be sent to the family care of 100milefuneralservice@gmail.com
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Douglas Michael Dec. 9, 1956 – March 10, 2015
It is with great sadness that the family regrets to announce the passing of Doug. Doug was born in Kamloops B.C. and was a long time resident of 100 Mile House. Doug was loved and will be remembered by his Dad, Ken Thibeault, sisters Dorothy (Dave) Stark, Liz (Wes) Kolza, Ella (Jeff) Young, brothers Don (Mary) Thibeault, Ray Thibeault as well as six nieces and nephews and their children. Doug was predeceased by his mother Ruth Thibeault and nephew David Stark. A memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
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Pat Ross retiring after 43 years at local hardware store
He’s going to miss the people, the old-timers, but it’s time to take a step back, and there’s a lot of fishing to do. Pat Ross is retiring after four decades at Century Hardware Ltd., the hardware store on Birch Avenue in 100 Mile House.
Ross started there in 1972. He moved up to the Cariboo from the Lower Mainland to start working in the bush. However, getting up at 2 a.m. every morning wasn’t doing it for him, and he heard they needed someone down at the hardware store.
The rest, as he says, is history. “A lot simpler times back then. When you walked down the street you had to walk with your hand in the air [waving] because everybody knew ya.” During that time, the 73-year-old has seen a lot of changes
at that store, and a lot of changes in 100 Mile House. The best part of the job was the people walking through the doors. Ross says he’s looking forward to retirement. “There are a whole bunch of fish out there that have my name on them.”
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Seventy people thoroughly enjoyed the 40th anniversary of the Lone Butte, Horse Lake Community Association (LBHLCA) luncheon at the Lone Butte Community Hall on March 1. The event attracted area politicians, former LBHLCA executive members, people who helped get the community hall on the site it sits on today, and two of the association’s founding members – Alan Boyd and Evelyn Nelson. Current LBHLCA president and key anniversary celebration organizer Chris Schmidt said she was happy with the event and the turnout. “I thought it was pretty good. I was really happy we got those nice certificates, plaques and new flag. Now, we’re going to have to figure out how we’re going to arrange them.” She kicked off the celebration by introducing the 30 invited guests and thanked them for their roles in the building and/ or the recent renovating of the community hall. Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo MP Cathy McLeod spoke about the value of community associations and how they are the centre of most of the activity in their towns and communities.
Lone Butte, Horse Lake Community Association founding members Alan Boyd and Evelyn Nelson were acknowledged during the association’s 40th anniversary celebration at the Lone Butte Community Hall on March 1.
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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. We are currently seeking an individual for the following vacancy:
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Reporting to the Log Yard Team Leader, the Log Scaler is responsible for ensuring all loads to the mill are scaled to both Company standards and to Ministry of Forests Scaling Regulations. Additional responsibilities include implementing, maintaining, and monitoring the log quality program, ensuring the integrity of contract information and maintenance of scale equipment. Other duties include but are not limited to: • Weighing loads of log, enforcing timber marking regulations, and preparing daily reports, and month end reports as per Company standards and M.O.F. scaling regulations. • Hand scaling sample loads as per Company standards and M.O.F. scaling regulations. • Implementing, maintaining and monitoring the log quality program for all wood delivered to the Exeter scales. • Keeping accurate records to ensure correct payments to the crown, land owners, logging contractors and trucking contractors. The scalers will follow up with a phone call, e-mail or fax to confirm or clarify issues with the vendor, logging contractor, MOF and or land owner. • Ensuring sample and log quality loads are held, spread and removed properly and on a timely manner. The scalers will inform the green end team leader immediately, if there are problems in the log yard. • Maintaining scale platform to within M.O.F. and Weights and Measures Canada tolerances. Maintaining the scale house to a clean and presentable standard at all times. • Monitoring, scaling and checking the log quality of rail car wood. Working with the green end team leader on the movement of rail cars. • Recording shipments of yard transfer in log yard. • Hires contract scalers when necessary and at the discretion of the Supervisor. • Ordering scaling supplies authorized by the Supervisor. The Log Scaler requires detailed knowledge of Provincial Scaling Regulations, analytical ability, high attention to detail and the ability to manage complex data sets in order to achieve excellence as outlined in the Company vision, mission and values. As the ideal candidate, you have relevant work experience in the forestry industry and a Scaling License Certification by a provincial or territorial association. Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) are a requirement. A dedication to a professional team environment with an emphasis on safety is essential. Interested candidates should submit a resume in confidence by Friday, March 20th, 2015 to: Email: jobs@ainsworth.ca Ainsworth Engineered Canada LP. Attention: Human Resources P.O. Box 67, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0 Fax: 250 395 6276
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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
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Req. Full-Time for Michael J. Kopetski Excavating. Position to start immediately for the Quesnel area. B-Train experience necessary. Must have clean drivers abstract.
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PART TIME BOOKKEEPER: 2-3 days a week. Duties include A/P, A/R, payroll, journal entries, reconciliations, and gov’t remittances. Minimum two year diploma in accounting or equivalent work experience. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel. Mail resume and cover letter to Box 308, 100 Mile House, BC, V0K 2E0.
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Feed & Hay Alfalfa/Brome mix. No rain. Barn stored. Square bales. $4.50/ea. 250-397-2525
SMALL round bales. No rain, barn stored, great horse hay. $40 each. 250-397-4126
Livestock 12 young Angus bred cows $3,000.; 1-250-546-9766.
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Misc. Wanted Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030 Local
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GARAGE SALES DEKA LAKE - Moving Sale, Antiques, tools & lots of free stuff, everything must go. 7604 Womack Road, March 21 & 22, 9am to 6pm.
LONE BUTTE Community Hall, Lots of small collectibles, 1 day only Sat, March 28 9 am - 3pm. Be there or be sorry!
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HUNGRY VALLEY HAY: Horse quality round bales. 400lb to 700lb bales of grass or grass/alf mix. $50.00 ea. Delivery available 250-3953539.
Incredible Opportunity If you are a healthy, high energy person with a perpetual smile, who loves working with people, are highly motivated, willing to learn and can multitask, then join our growing practice at Williams Lake Dental. We have grown to four dentists and now we are recruiting for one receptionist with experience and one certified dental assistant. Both positions are full time. Come in person with resume & references to Williams Lake Dental at 440 Comer St. Only selected candidates will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS.
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BUILT BETTER THAN NEW! 2 bdrm home at the 103. Everything new. 5 appl., windows, tiled bathroom, 6x25 deck. This beautiful home must be seen! $34,500. Owner financing with cash down possible. Call 250-395-8940.
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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. We are currently seeking an exceptional individual for the following vacancy:
SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER 100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. Reporting to the Business Health, Safety & Environmental Manager, the Safety & Environmental Manager requires a hands-on approach to provide pro-active environmental, occupational health and safety support to site employees to achieve the goal of zero TIR. In conjunction with OHS&E responsibilities, this individual ensures Fire Prevention activities for their facility. The Safety & Environmental Manager utilizes a loss prevention mindset (zero harm to environment, employees and facilitates), strong facilitation / training skills and strong interpersonal skills to promote excellence as established in the Company vision, mission and values. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Coordinate and conduct weekly formal audits and nonformal site inspections, reviewing reports and ensuring appropriate follow-up regarding the completion of all action items • Coordinate comprehensive investigation processes regarding all incidents occurring in the facility relating to safety, health and the environment
• Landscaping and Lot Development • Land Clearing • Wetland Work • Demolitions • Gravel Materials & Hauling • Premium Mix Topsoil • Driveways • Basements
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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
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• Provide input for the creation of annual safety budget • Facilitate OHS&E training for all site employees which includes conducting required training for new employees / ensuring training ticket expirations are monitored, communicating OHS&E requirements, and ensuring all employees use appropriate personal protective equipment 100% of the time
• Travel Trailers • 5th Wheels • Toy Haulers • Truck Campers • Tent Trailers • Cargo Trailers • Utility & Equipment Trailers
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• Liaise with medical practitioners, WCB agents and injured or ill employees regarding the collection and timely dissemination of documentation relating to employee injury and illness
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• Liaise with Ministry of Environment as related to permit amendment, answering queries and monthly reporting • Maintain up-to-date copies of all required MSDS and conduct WHMIS training The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of related OHS&E and training experience in the forest products industry or manufacturing environment. CRSP designation (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) is an asset. Related post secondary education, and experience facilitating training courses is preferred. You should have experience conducting incident investigations as well as a thorough knowledge of OH&S Act/WCB processes, and a strong working knowledge of software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word. Interested applications should send their letter of application and current resume by March 25th, 2015 to: Email: Jobs@ainsworth.ca Mail: Ainsworth Engineered Canada LP. Fax: 604 661 3201 Attention: Human Resources - Vancouver P.O Box 49307 3194-1055 Dunsmuir Street Vancouver, BC V7X 1L3
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The BC Egg Marketing Board (BCEMB) has announced the terms of the 2015 New Producer Program that will provide the opportunity for up to four new producers to receive allocations has sharpened the present a comprehensive of 3,000 units of layer focus of the program to plan for a sustainable quota. encourage innovation and economically viable “The New Producer and regional economic egg farm operation” Program [NPP] is growth. added Bond. important to the sus“The board recogThe 2015 NPP will tainability and renewal nizes that 3,000 units give preference to appliof the regulated egg of layer quota provides cants from Vancouver industry in British an entry into the egg Island and the Interior Columbia,” says supply management region. As well, permit BCEMB board chair system and is looking holders under the Small Brad Bond. for applicants who can Lot Program outside the “Based on a recently clearly demonstrate Lower Mainland will be completed review of their understanding of given priority access. the the Free boardPress theThursday, egg industry 100program, Mile House Marchand 19, 2015The 2015 program
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100 MILE q 100 Mile House Branch Library is hosting its workshops on downloading eBooks in the Program Room on March 20 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The workshops will explain how to borrow eBooks from the British Columbia Libraries catalogue and include the steps on how to download the software, activation procedures and how to sign out eBooks. Kindle devises are not compatible for this workshop. 100 MILE 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society is offering a six-session free grief group for folks who, or someone they know, have experienced the death of a loved one. The session will be held Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., on March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21 and 28. Facilitator Sarah Smith will offer
education, a supportive atmosphere to share grief and meet people who are also grieving. Information and registration: 100 Mile Hospice (250-3957680). 100 MILE q There will be a Calendar of Events meeting for club presidents, organization reps, PACs, church groups and folks planning fundraising and other events. The meeting is going to be held in the Lions Den at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on March 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. It’s hoped the calendar of events will eliminate scheduling conflicts or at least minimize them. For more information, contact 100 Mile House Wranglers marketing director Don Jones at 250-644-3420 or send your activity and date to donabel@shaw.ca. 100 MILE q The South Cariboo Genealogy Group (researching family history) is hosting a free mini-seminar, called Organization ... setting up files, at the 100 Mile House Branch Library on March 26, from 11 a.m. to noon.
Activity Centre on March 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The event supports local food security through seed sales, information displays, activities, co-op coffee and a local food lunch. $2 suggested donation at the door. Information or a vendor table: Karen at 250-395-3580 or e-mail info@ horselakefarmcoop.ca. 100 MILE q The 100 Mile House Branch Library is hosting a preschool program for children three to five years old on Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. and on Thursdays 1:30-2:15 p.m. Pre-registration: 250-395-2332 or library. 100 MILE q The 100 Mile House & District
Women’s Centre is partnering with the Legal Services Society to provide free 30-minute information appointments at the South Cariboo Business Centre (475 Birch Ave.) on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Legal Services Society community partner Ken Tassell is an advocate (not a lawyer) who can help people access legal aid services. Appointment: 250-395-4093. 100 MILE q 100 Mile Legion has fundraising meat draws from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturdays. There are two chessboards and pool tables available for use free of charge. Members and bona fide guests are welcome. Red Fridays are every second Friday. Info: 250-395-2511.
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