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Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School (PSO) was the place to be for local students and adults looking for a career path in British Columbia. WorkBC’s Find Your Fit tour stopped there to showcase in-demand jobs in B.C. for job seekers in 100 Mile House on March 24. Following all-day sessions that gave students an opportunity to experience this interactive, hands-on free careers event, it also opened to the public for about four hours. Tour stop supervisor Meghan Glover says this first Find Your Fit stop at PSO was “really successful” and the students were “very polite and respectful.” “A lot of them had a career path in mind already, and so instead of helping them find something, we were telling them what school to go to, what kind of grants are available, and what classes they need to take in grades 11 and 12.” Everyone who attended had the chance to test-drive some of the skills they would need for various careers, to learn about jobs in demand in the province and online resources to find work, and to experiment with career options. Grade 8 PSO student Gawen Pinkett says he experimented with the interactive tools, particularly computers and an electronics building station that challenged him to fit

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Grade 9 student Calvin McEachern checked out the interactive electronics skills testing equipment at WorkBC’s Find Your Fit tour stop, with representative Brad Fogelman, at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School on March 25. The event also attracted local families and individuals seeking career information.

parts together to turn on lights. Pinkett says he already has a career in mind. “I want to design cars.” Calvin McEachern, who is in Grade 9 at PSO, says he checked out a welding test and some other interactive stations. “You can actually see how well you do at welding, it tells you your accuracy and what not,” he says, adding he was most confident with the electronics station.

“I am more into technical stuff. I have worked on that kind of stuff my whole life. So I learned a few more techniques.” Pete Van Osch of Forest Grove took in the tour stop with his two children after school. “I’m just helping my kids pick out a career, or narrow it down. My son [Michael] is more into the trades end of it, but my daughter [Reneé] is more interested in the RCMP.” Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna

Barnett says the tour supports the province’s future demand for skilled workers. “... [Find Your Fit] maximizes the potential of the young people about to enter the workforce, current workers who need to upgrade skills, and those in under-served communities who face unique challenges to employment to be first in line for the jobs of our growing economy.” More information on the tour is online at www.findyourfittour.ca.

School budget shortfall continues School District #27 (SD27) trustees made the unanimous decision at a recent closed-door board meeting to not consider closing any more schools to help balance the 2015/16 budget. However, they must cut the budget by $800,000 again this year. This is due to funding reductions the Ministry of Education announced last year, which are linked to the district’s declining student enrolment. The government’s move is also expected to systemically reduce SD27’s budget for each of the next four years or longer by $800,000 (1.5 per cent), depending on enrolment stabilization. Trustees asked the public for input and ideas through an online survey that ran until March 6.

Then SD27 staff began the draft budget process, considering the public comments, and will bring the document back to the trustees at the public board meetings in Williams Lake (April 28) and 100 Mile House (May 26). SD27 chair Tanya Guenther says the board had already consulted the business and education committees, all of the official stakeholders hoping they and the general public would provide ideas and some options. While the survey is over, she notes SD27 will also accept comments at the board meetings under the guidelines outlined in the agenda (also online). Schools superintendent Mark Thiessen adds letters are accepted at any time, but as the process

will soon be underway, he suggests referring to the budget timeline posted on the district website at www.sd27.bc.ca. During the past two years, trustees have met this budget challenge by reducing departmental budgets, closing schools and ending programs, and reducing staff, he notes. “This is always a difficult process. We wish we were in a phase where we were being given more funding from the government. We would love to be adding instead of subtracting from the education system.” Thiessen adds trustees and senior management will continue to focus efforts on budget reductions that have little, or no, impact on students and classrooms.

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SERVICES ANALYZED The Central and South Cariboo Mental Health Services Gaps Analysis report is now available online. It analyzes gaps in local mental health services as seen in the results of 85 online surveys conducted from August to December 2014. The Cariboo Regional District, Interior Health, Canadian Mental Health Association, local government and aboriginal, policing, education and other agencies partnered in obtaining a grant for the study. The report is available at www.cariboord. bc.ca/services/ cariboo-chilcotinregional-hospitaldistrict.

Permanent amphitheatre could stage community events The Rotary Club of 100 Mile House is offering to champion a project to install an amphitheatre in Centennial Park. Rotary president Craig Lee presented the idea to District of 100 Mile House council on March 10. “We want to get council’s input or thoughts on us providing to the community a pavilion-type structure down at the park.” He said the club proposes to bring the project to fruition by the summer of 2016, in celebration of the club’s 40th anniversary. The local Rotarians will commit to contribute $10,000 and to seek funding for the rest of the approximately $82,000 project over the next year or more. “We’re seeking council’s consideration, not for any final approval at this point ... because we are in such a rudimentary stage of this project. We haven’t done any engineering or structural stuff.” The club suggested a $10,000 contribution from the District, and the club will also pursue further $10,000 contributions from each of the Rotary District 5040, BC Gaming and Northern Development Initiative Trust organizations. It would also seek additional in-kind donations from local builders and contractors for the $32,000 remaining in estimated project costs. The Rotary Club envisions a log structure theme and style, with log support posts, log beams and a wooden roof, but left wide open on all sides, Lee explained. He noted the club would prefer to build it on a slight rise in the ground for better visibility by crowds. “We would obviously need to talk about location, going forward, but ... we would then put a cement floor on it. So, that would give us a spot for say, Relay for Life or just a festival in the park. It would give them a permanent, stage-type area.” Lee assured council that the mobile Rotary Stage will continue to be available for events in other locations and for additional space at larger events in the park. Movable picnic tables, small grandstand benches and other ideas are also being considered, he explained. Noting he thinks a park amphitheatre is a “perfect venue” and a “great asset for a community,” Mayor Mitch Campsall said he believes council will agree to it in the long run. “This looks good; let’s make it work. I’ve seen them in a couple other communities ... it’s just amazing what they can be used for. What a great opportunity.” Campsall thanked the Rotary Club for coming up with the idea and for offering to lead the project and fundraising. At the regular meeting following the presentation, council resolved to support the project in principle and to work with the club on logistics and utility impacts.

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108 Mile Ranch students Teylor Corno, left, Jamie Mycock, Keely Pacheco and Alysha Buchi were raising money for BC Children’s Hospital with a bake/lemonade sale at Mile 108 Elementary School on March 18.

Local governments lobby for timber sales

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The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) directors have endorsed a resolution to be tabled at the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) conference on May 6-8. It wants NCLGA to lobby for the provincial government to deliver the full allowable annual cut (AAC) under the BC Timber Sales (BCTS) program. Furthermore, the CRD wants the province to perform a complete, science-based inventory of the available timber supply. CRD chair Al Richmond says the BCTS gets allocated a certain portion of the AAC in the 100 Mile House, Williams Lake and Quesnel forest districts. “What’s happening is, [BCTS] isn’t making that fibre available all the time – they withhold it. Then it artificially drives up the cost of purchasing timber for the other licensees to put it into production.” Because the BCTS “sits on and does nothing with” this allocated timber rather than putting it on the market, it is not available

for licensees to purchase – and it should be, he adds. “When they do that, they actually now drive the price of timber up for other things, too – private timber and everything else.” With the Williams Lake Forest District cut reduced to 3.3 million cubic metres last year, and Quesnel and 100 Mile House next up in expected AAC reductions, Richmond notes local governments and mills are watching to see how much of a chunk the BCTS will be allocated. “Given that we’re going back down to [less than] pre-2004 levels, if the BCTS just sits on it, it is going to further reduce the amount of timber that’s available to the licensees and to the mills for cutting.... “[The province] needs to look at this, and the detailed inventory is critical. When you have someone who has the allowable cut, they should at least be marketing the majority of it – that’s the opinion that is being expressed and that is the concern.” In 2003, the BCTS was founded as a semi-autono-

mous program within the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO) under a mandate to provide the cost and price benchmarks for timber harvested from public land in the province. It manages about 20 per cent of the Crown AAC throughout 12 business areas – one of these being the Cariboo-Chilcotin. Ministry spokesperson Vivian Thomas says the goal of the BCTS is to provide credible data for the market pricing system through auctions of public timber. Recent objectives by the BCTS include selling its full AAC over the business cycle, with each business area developing plans to sell annually no less than 90 per cent of its AAC, subject to local area demand and supply factors, she explains. “When market demand permits, business areas will target sales of accumulated undercuts, and marginal economic and poor quality timber.” The District of 100 Mile House council has also endorsed the NCLGA resolution. With files from the Williams Lake Tribune.

TOURISM AWARD The Williams Lake annual Business Excellence-Hospitality/ Tourism Award, sponsored by the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association, was won by South Cariboo Garlic Festival organizer Jeanette McCrea. It was presented on March 14.

BUILDERS’ LICENSES The province has new licensing requirements for residential builders constructing single-family homes and small residential buildings to be phased in over the next 16 months. New licence applicants must demonstrate proficiency in seven residential construction disciplines, including the British Columbia Building Code, construction management and customer relations, through education, equivalencies and/or experience. For licence renewals, annual professional development courses related to residential construction will be required. More information is at www. hpo.bc.ca/builderlicensing.

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Infrastructure improvements planned LARGE SELECTION

District of 100 Mile House council is focusing on infrastructure improvements this year and down the road in its latest five-year financial plan that received third reading on March 10. Council will now present it to the public in Council Chambers, 385 Birch Ave. (off Fourth Street) at 6 p.m. on April 14, prior to final adoption. District engineering and community works director Phil Strain says the biggest project dollars in 2015 will pay for the Alpine Watermain replacement – a $1.15-million project. New pressure-reducing valves ($225,000) will be installed for the District’s water system. Both projects are conditional on grant approvals that won’t be confirmed until the fall. These projects make up the bulk of this year’s $1.988-million capital budget from potential grant funding of $973,000 and reserve funds of about $1.015 million. Other infrastructure improvements this year will see a sidewalk replaced on Eighth Street from Scott to Spruce roads ($40,000), and a 50th Anniversary Legacy Park at Cariboo Trail and Horse Lake Road ($29,000). Plans for 2016-2019 In 2016, the largest capital expenditure over the five-year period is the Well #4 major upgrade – a $4.5 million project, including another well and water treatment, which Strain notes is also reliant on securing necessary grant funding. He explained the District’s plans also include a variety of industrial area projects. Your FREE

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• In 2016, resurfacing the Exeter Truck Route pavement is planned. • In 2018, the industrial park water main will be extended to include Sollows Crescent. • In 2019, a 101 Mile Reservoir is to be installed and then supply a new water main from there to Exeter Road, with an extension to McDermid Road. This $1.1-million water works project will bring the industrial area’s current low-flow main up to fire suppression standards. • In 2019, a new Exeter Reservoir is slated for servicing another new water main to Exeter Road and extending from the truck route to McDermid, with an extension further along Sollows.

Downtown, residential projects • In 2016, a new sidewalk is slated to run along Cedar Avenue from the 100 Mile District General Hospital to Horse Lake Road. It will be extended west down to Birch Avenue in 2017. • In 2017, resurfacing is planned for Cedar Avenue from Fourth Street to Fifth Street; and Evergreen Crescent, Balsam Avenue to Aspen Street. • In 2017, paving along Eighth Street from Alpine Avenue to Spruce Road is planned. • In 2017, the Centennial Park tennis courts are slated for new fencing. • In 2018, the new pavement on Evergreen will be extended from Birch Avenue N. to Balsam. • In 2018, new sidewalks will run along Fourth between Birch and Cedar avenues, and then continue north across to the Lakewood Inn (2019).

• In 2019, Cedar is slated for more paving from First Street to Third Street. District-wide utilities • In 2018, ongoing infrastructure improve-

ments are expected, replacing sewer pumps and controls. • In 2019, these will be followed by sewage treatment plant upgrades and a new aeration system.

While these and many other planned projects are also dependent on approved grants, Strain says, adding that in some cases, water project funding also covers repaving in those areas.

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Officials meet with residents to discuss traffic concerns Speed limit considered by committee

By Vic Popiel A meeting of residents and officials was held at Seventy Mile Access Centre on March 16 to discuss the highway speed limit through the 70 Mile House highway corridor. Todd Hubner and Michelle Schilling represented the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart and her assistant Lori Pilon attended on behalf of the B.C. Liberal government. Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement and Clinton RCMP members were also present. Tom Grantham, local resident and 70 Mile House Safety and Speed Reduction Committee member, acted as facilitator. Hubner began by describing the actions the ministry has taken. He said traffic was monitored and found to

be conforming to the existing speed limit of 100 km/h, with speeds varying between 94 and 105 km/h. He then defended the current limit to the 20-plus residents by pointing to accident statistics, which showed very few reported accidents. Residents then had an opportunity to describe the “harrowing experiences” they had along the highway corridor. Vehicles making left turns from the highway have been passed on the left and on the right shoulder at high speeds, and vehicles looking for a street or driveway have had trucks hugging their rear bumpers. The RCMP members said they felt that 100 km/h was too high for the area. They also reported they had no trouble writing tickets for speeds up to 125 km/h through town. Tom then told the meeting he had driven the corridor at both 100 and 70 km/h and said the difference between the two was 35 seconds. He emphasized

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more than an hour and a lot of useful information was presented. Vic Popiel is the 70 Mile House correspondent.

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CRD seeks development officer

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The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) is actively seeking a candidate to fill a new position as regional economic/community development officer. The application process ended March 6, and CRD chair Al Richmond says there have been applicants and he hopes one of them will be deemed suitable for the role and

hired soon. The officer will be working in Williams Lake under the supervision of community services manager Darron Campbell. Richmond notes the position is the result of some restructuring of a similar role that was later contracted out and is now returning inhouse, but with some added responsibilities. “It’s to do some strategic community planning, economic development,

grant writing, and those sorts of things.” When the CRD directors determine an idea needs to be examined, they will have someone on staff ready to check it out, he explains. “We want someone to look at opportunities for economic development. For example, we did a whole thing a few years ago on refusederived fuel; we had someone do a bunch of work on that.”

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School District #27 (SD27) trustees have approved in principle the staff ’s pursuit of providing more outdoor education programming to the students of the Cariboo-Chilcotin. In the spirit of providing more educational choices for students, more schools will be encouraged to bring further outside opportunities into the curriculum, bearing fiscal constraints in mind. Board chair Tanya Guenther says this is a high-level approval that leaves the schools and teachers to determine how they might approach this goal. However, there are models at many SD27 schools and in other districts, she adds. “We know there are some things already happening in the school district that promote that, but we’re looking at exploring the other opportunities and possibilities to expand upon what we are doing.” The trustees want to make sure kindergarten-

Grade 12 programming includes natural outdoors and environmental education components, she adds. The staff request noted the people, schools and organizations currently involved in outdoor education programs in SD27 have shown they are all willing to work together to share and co-ordinate opportunities.

restructure, and some of the work we did with the union about how we would structure the organization.” More information is available at www. cariboord.ca.

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As the federal government’s proposed anti-terrorism legislation comes under increasing fire from Canadian legal experts, a Prince George-based community group has its own concerns about the controversial acts and is hosting a meeting open to the public in 100 Mile House on March 30. Bill C-51 is the subject of the open house, organized by the Stand Up for the North Committee, at the United Church on Dogwood Avenue at 7 p.m. The bill’s “vague” and “broad” language leaves it open to major misuse by law enforcement and threatens the rights of all Canadians, says Peter Ewart, a Prince George writer who plans to speak at the meeting. “We feel this legislation goes far beyond targeting terrorists. We believe when you start dealing with the rights of Canadians ... there should be discussion at the community and local level amongst the people. It’s our rights at stake here.” Members of the public are invited to share their thoughts and concerns, whatever their point of view or political belief, he adds. “We thought this issue was way too important to be left to be talked about in Ottawa. We should be talking about it here.” A similar public meeting held in Prince

George drew over 100 people, says Ewart, with meetings planned next for Williams Lake and Quesnel. Wh i l e t he Conservative government argues Bill C-51 fills important gaps in Canadian law relating to national security and is needed to keep Canadians safe from extremist threats, there is increasing opposition to the bill. Most recently the Canadian Bar Association, which represents 36,000 lawyers from across Canada, objected to the legislation on the grounds it undermines the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Opponents worry Bill C-51 gives too much power without appropriate oversight to Canada’s spy agency, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), and infringes on

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including at the office of Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo MP Cathy McLeod. Bill C-51 was before a parliamentary committee on March 23-24.

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n recent weeks there has been some confusion regarding Bill C-51, the Antiterrorism Act, 2015. I want to take this opportunity to provide you with more information on the purpose of this legislation. On many occasions, the work of our national security agencies and police forces has foiled attempts to terrorize Canadians. Recent attacks around the world, however, reveal that terrorism is evolving. Our government introduced the AntiTerrorism Act, 2015 to keep up with the ever-changing terror tactics which now confront us. This past week, RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson came before the House of Commons Committee on Public Safety and National Security. He testified that Bill C-51 does clearly fill the gaps with our current legislation and would be very helpful as they change their policing focus towards a more proactive approach to intervening in counter

radicalization initiatives. expression.” Even with these The government’s focus, as reassurances, unfortunately, provided for in the I feel there has been a CSIS Act, is on serious degree of fear mongering in threats to the security of regards to the act from the Canada, such as espionage, Opposition. sabotage and foreignMany have described the influenced clandestine legislation as providing operations. Our security Canadian Security agencies are interested only Intelligence in those who Service (CSIS) pose a serious with “nearly threat to Canada’s unlimited” or security. “secret police” There are also powers, as well those claiming as using unclear that new powers language so granted to as to apply to national security political protest agencies tasked and dissent with protecting Cathy and to define Canadians are McLeod security threats not subject to as including proper oversight. activities that interfere with They seek to increase Canada’s infrastructure and parliamentary oversight of economic stability. these institutions – putting The CSIS Act specifically Canada’s national security states that “threats to the oversight in the hands of security of Canada do not politicians. include lawful advocacy, Our government believes protest or dissent.” Bill the best way to protect the C-51 states that “activity fundamental freedoms of that undermines the Canadians is to rely on security of Canada does not our independent judiciary. include lawful advocacy, This oversight is further protest, dissent and artistic strengthened by the

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n an effort to gain “big business” support during her 2012 bid to become the B.C. Liberal Party leader, Christy Clark pushed the idea of having local governments audited to ensure they were being fiscally responsible with taxpayers’ hard-earned dollars. At the time, business groups and taxation watch dogs were hammering away at local governments (mostly large urban) for hiking municipal taxes up too quickly and paying too much to an increasing number of staff members. Clark got the support she needed to grab the brass ring of the governing party. However, the province’s local governments, including those in the South Cariboo, didn’t like the insinuation taxpayers were not getting value for their money and needed the province to reel them in. Local governments noted they were fiscally responsible because they had to balance their budgets – something the province didn’t have to do – and they were audited annually. Local governments were angry about this auditing program being shoved down their throats. The province took a step back and realized it had to actually talk to local governments and get some input before launching a new auditing function. Basia Ruta was appointed the Auditor General for Local Government (AGLG) and an office was opened. After $5.2 million being spent by the AGLG office, only one audit had been completed – so much for sound fiscal management of Premier Clark’s pet project. Now, the project that nobody but the premier wanted, just got more expensive for the beleaguered taxpayers. The NDP have been putting the government’s feet to the coals over the costs and lack of functionality of the office and called for a review. Eventually, the government agreed, but Ruta has refused because Chris Trumpy, who has B.C. Liberal ties, was appointed to do the review and, therefore, could be potentially biased. She also hired a lawyer. Meanwhile, a disgruntled employee at the AGLG office leaked a report to the NDP that the office was in total disarray. On March 23, Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Coralee Oakes announced the Audit Council for the AGLG approved her recommendation to remove Ruta from her position. Media reports indicate Ruta will fight the dismissal in court and will seek a severance package. If this happens, taxpayers will be on the hook for a costly court case and any payouts resulting from the ruling. To help them in their struggle to balance their budgets, we are sure local governments would love to have a piece of the $5.2 million that has been squandered, as well as the money that’s likely going to be spent on a court case. That’s not likely going to happen.

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Security Intelligence Review Committee (SIRC), which provides independent, non-partisan, expert, thirdparty advice regarding compliance with the law. Included in the AntiTerrorism Act, 2015 are other concrete measures to assist our security agencies, including: facilitating the sharing of information; pre-emptive measures to detain an individual who has demonstrated a degree of dangerous behaviour; and removing material likely to radicalize or recruit terrorists. These measures also require judicial oversight and are similar to those found in major allied states. Our police and national security agencies are working to protect our rights and our freedoms. Freedom and security go hand in hand. Canadians expect us to protect both, and there are protections in this legislation to do exactly that. Cathy McLeod is the Conservative MP for Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo.

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Reader dismisses minister Thomson's editorial To the editor: Re: (Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations) Minister Steve Thomson’s Guest Shot (page A8, March 12) about the fairness of his hunters harvest allocation. He quotes numbers of animals, which is contentious because there are several interpretations of the numbers in the policy. He attempts to rationalize it by reminding us we can hunt deer, elk (in some Management Unit

Regions) and black bears. A few years ago his Director of Wildlife included rabbits, grouse and other small game in his consolation list. There is no mention of moose because he gave 25 per cent of them away in this Region and ignored us when he made adjustments to his original plan during the public uproar. He is taking partial credit for the 20,000 new resident hunters in British Columbia, which is fair, and in his first paragraph he

expects the old policy will be put behind us and the new one will provide certainty. In that case, what will the registered lobbyists do to keep busy? There will likely be an endless number of other improvements they will want. Remember there will now be 102,000 hunters instead of 82,000 for them to worry about because some of the outfitters don’t like other hunters to be on their territories. They will likely want new

regulations to control all these residents and will lobby hard to get things like fewer draws, no spike fork seasons or any buck seasons and maintain existing road closures, etc. Minister Thomson outlines his appreciation for the resident hunters and his commitment to the viability of commercial hunting, and then goes on to emphasize his policy of resident priority (in words only). Genuine resident priority would look more like

how residents are treated in other neighbouring provinces and states. This policy change and the way it was done is one more example of the disrespect that the B.C. government has shown for its resident hunters over the last couple of decades. It is insulting to be taken for granted this way and it is not acceptable. Garth Lee 108 Mile Ranch

Retired engineer offers simple solutions To the editor: After reading and analyzing your three reports of the Cariboo Regional District’s (CRD) public meeting on Feb. 19, I have applied my 52 years of engineering, including: adjunct professor in the Faculty of Engineering, University of Alberta; and P.Eng. Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia, to my analysis. I have been a property owner at the 108 Mile Ranch for 44 years. It is my professional opinion that capital expenditure of $2.8 million on Option A or $5.1 million on Option B are totally unnecessary. The test well into the north aquifer shows a manganese level double that of the existing well. The calculated water discharge of a well installation there, costing $115,000, would be far less than the existing pump’s capability of discharging a half million gallons per day. Director Al Richmond stated the CRD would be obliged to provide water to homes on a multi-home development on 108 Resort

property. An earlier, widely publicized proposal by the (then) Dubai owners of the 108 Resort of such a development never materialized – I very much doubt if it ever will. However, if it did, the solution would be to draw water from the emergency wells at 106 Mile and at Easzee Drive, and treat, as necessary, at the cost of the developer. Narrowing of service lines by a manganese

deposit is confined to homes within a small radius of the existing well. In these cases, a homeowner would install a bypass valve prior to a CRD operator vibrating the line with compressed air and manipulating the shutoff valve. The above simple solution; the north test well capped, and the health authorities satisfied with the current water quality, a

treatment plant is unnecessary. The existing well is capable of meeting the demands of future homes constructed within the boundaries of the CRD’s water supply area. Neil Duncan B.Sc., P.Eng. (ret’d.) 108 Mile Ranch

From one ‘soapboxer’ to another To the editor: Walter Box in his letter, headlined Reader defends Barnett on page A9 of the Feb. 25 Free Press, which criticizes my Feb. 4 letter to Donna Barnett regarding the re-allocation of animals between resident hunters and guide outfitters, has attempted to circumvent the issue.

While Donna’s assistant sent a response, Donna did not, nor has she to this day answered my question. Does she support the decision of the government regarding the re-allocation? The “lesson in math” was directed to Donna and the B.C. Liberal government that tried

to pass off the increase to guide outfitters as 10 per cent when in fact it was 50 per cent. The changes Mr. Box refers to as only involving 65 to 70 animals was a direct result of protests made to the government by people such as myself. Regarding the “get off your

soapbox” comment, the last time I checked speaking from a soapbox was a legitimate form of protest in Canada Mr. Box, which you clearly understand as shown by the contents of your letter.

Making real progress on poverty to cover their child care and transportation And then there was the recent decision costs for an approved training program of to end the claw-back of parental child up to one year. support payments from income assistance Medical and child care costs will then be payments. covered for up to a year after training, to The province has for many years run allow a transition to employment. a costly child maintenance enforcement Approved training means program to track down (mostly) training for jobs that are deadbeat dads and force them identified as in demand, to pay at least a token amount requiring high school and to support their children. Now occupation-specific training when they pay child support that can be completed in a to a single parent on income year or less. They include assistance, they will at least have retail sales, general office work the satisfaction of knowing the and assistance jobs in health children actually receive the services. extra benefit. Another overdue policy These harsh, historic policies Tom change is to double the were built around a philosophy Fletcher allowable earnings for all that welfare is a temporary income assistance recipients last resort to be withdrawn as from $200 to $400 a month. This gives soon as some other source of income is people a chance to improve identified. That is a valid, if unfashionable, their circumstances by taking whatever position to take on behalf of working part-time or casual work they can taxpayers who pay for all this, but it only manage, without having that little income makes sense if the income assistance cut from their already meagre welfare recipient has a realistic option. cheques. For those who are already in the entry-

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he B.C. Liberal government has made its most significant moves in decades to address the needs of some of the province’s poorest people. The largest financial commitment is for a new program to help single parents escape from the welfare trap. There are 16,000 single parents in British Columbia receiving provincial income assistance or disability payments, most of them are women. Even if they could find an entry-level job, it wouldn’t pay enough to cover the child care they would need to go to work. Worst of all, the current system requires that if they enrol in training, they lose their income assistance, including dental and extended medical care for themselves and their children. That is the welfare trap, one of the most perverse government policies to have survived into our supposedly enlightened modern era. The new program takes effect in September. It will not only continue income assistance payments when single parents enrol in skills training, it promises

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level job market, the minimum wage goes up 20 cents an hour in September, from $10.25 to $10.45. This is the beginning of an annual review that will tie the wage to the consumer price index. A paltry sum, to be sure, but anyone who still thinks jacking the minimum wage up to $15 an hour is a magic solution that won’t cost some entry-level jobs is clinging to a socialist dream world. • I have been contacted by several low-income seniors who read my recent column on B.C.’s Seniors’ Advocate. They were asking where to find out if they are eligible for support programs such as the SAFER rent subsidy, assistance for Medical Services Plan premiums, property tax deferment and grants to help with home modifications for disabilities. I apologize for this oversight. One place to start is the Seniors’ Advocate tollfree information line, 1-877-952-3181, weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress. ca

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the province Kelowna Mounties investigate theft of killer dogs KELOWNA — Police are investigating after two seized dogs were stolen from the Central Okanagan Regional District dog pound early Thursday morning. The Kelowna RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter and theft at the dog pound, located at 890 Weddell Place, March 19 at 7:05 a.m. Video surveillance shows two individuals enter the facility earlier that morning, and leave with two dogs minutes later. "Two goats were killed on a property in Joe Rich on Wednesday and late Wednesday our Dog Control Officers seized two dogs that had previously been declared aggressive, from another property in connection with the killing," said Bruce Smith, Communications Officer for the Regional District. "Those dogs were stolen from the pound during the break-in." Police have identified two suspects but no arrests have yet been made and the investigation is ongoing. UFO Sighting in Fort St. James FORT ST. JAMES — The day started out normal for Fort St. James bus driver Frances Honeywell, 47, who began her route down Tache Road. It was just before 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18 and she had already picked up a number of kids when she noticed an eerily strange looking object in the sky. “It looked like a jet stream but very short and there where three symmetrical tails with a light blinking at the top. The thing that puzzled me the most was it wasn’t moving across the sky, it stayed in one spot,” Honeywell said, who included she watched the object for nearly 15-20 minutes. She described the top of the object as an eye with an upper and lower lid, similar to what most might call a flying saucer. “I’ve gone to many air shows since my dads a pilot but I’ve never seen anything like this from the ground or from in a plane.” Environment Canada meteorologist Matt MacDonald said it may have been a lenticular cloud. A lens shaped cloud that is seen at sun rise or sun down often confused as a UFO since clouds at that time of day will take on optical affects from the sun.

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At 1:04 a.m. on March 23, 100 Mile House RCMP responded to the report of an alarm at the Bargain Shop in 100 Mile House. Upon arrival, officers found the front door glass smashed out. Nothing was found to be stolen as it appeared that one of the culprits had cut themselves on the glass prior to entry and fled the scene prior to police arrival. Investigation into this matter continues. Break-and-enter On March 22, police were called to investigate a break-and-enter at a residence on Telqua Drive in 108 Mile Ranch. Gaining entry through the garage, thieves entered the house while the resident was away. The culprits smashed items in the house and vandalized it by spray painting the walls with orange paint. A list of stolen items was given to police. On March 23, a second report was received that the neighbouring residence had also been broken into through the back patio window. In this case, no damage was done and nothing appeared to be stolen. Investigation continues into both incidents. Doors left unlocked Around 4:29 p.m. on March 22, 100 Mile House RCMP received a report from a resident on Horse Lake Road that his property had just been broken into. The complainant suggested that he had only left his residence for several hours. When he came home, he discovered thieves had entered his shop and stolen his riding lawn mower. They had also entered his residence, stealing television, desk top computer, lap top computer, Ipad and some liquor. Investigation revealed that there was no forced entry in this incident, as the owner had left his residence and shop unlocked.

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report 100 Mile House RCMP responded to 60 complaints and calls for service during the past week. Below are highlights of the week’s calls. Motorhome MVI On March 24, 100 Mile House RCMP responded to a motor vehicle incident (MVI) near the north end of Lac la Hache. The driver of a large Pace Arrow motorhome had evidently fallen asleep at the wheel. The motorhome left the travelled portion of the road, striking a tree. The motorhome was demolished and the driver, who suffered with minor injuries, was transported to 100 Mile District General Hospital.

Rollover incident On March 24, police responded to a singlevehicle rollover on Canim Hendrix Road near Buffalo Creek. Two intoxicated males reportedly fled the vehicle into the woods. The truck was later determined to be stolen. One of the males was identified by witnesses and has been subsequently located and arrested for posses-

sion of stolen property. Excessive speeding On March 23, Cariboo Chilcotin Traffic Services was conducting speed enforcement on Highway 97 in downtown 100 Mile House. A grey 2013 Ford Focus was noted to be travelling southbound at 113 km/h in the posted 50 km/h speed zone. A 22-year-old Kamloops Continued on A12

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The District of 100 Mile House invites all residents to attend an open meeting to discuss the District of 100 Mile House Financial Plan for the year’s 2015 to 2019. The purpose of the meeting is to undertake a process of public consultation regarding the District’s Financial Plan. April 14th, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the District Council Chambers located at 385 Birch Avenue (Fourth Street entrance), 100 Mile House, B.C. Flori Vincenzi Director of Financial Administration

District of 100 Mile House COURT OF REVISION WATER FRONTAGE TAX SEWER FRONTAGE TAX BLACKSTOCK SPECIFIED AREA SEWER PARCEL TAX EXETER ROAD WATER SPECIFIED AREA FRONTAGE TAX

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woman was charged for excessive speed, failing to change her address on her driver’s licence and insurance, and her vehicle was impounded for seven days. Lost control On March 22, police responded to a collision on Horse Lake Road near the intersection of Lakeshore Drive. Investigation at the scene determined the driver of a grey 1997 Toyota Camry had lost control of the vehicle, which entered the ditch, went through a fence and hit a tree. The female driver was accompanied by another woman and three children. The driver and children were treated for minor injuries at 100 Mile District General Hospital. Fatal fall On March 21, RCMP and BC Ambulance Services were called to attend an emergency north east of Forest Grove. A Forest Grove resi-

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dent discovered an elderly Lac la Hache man, who was in medical distress, lying unconscious in front of his residence. The resident immediately called 9-1-1 to obtain assistance. The complainant, accompanied by his wife, proceeded to render assistance to the injured man while waiting for emergency services to arrive. The elderly male, who was in critical condition, was rushed to 100 Mile District General Hospital by ambulance

and further transported to Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops. Unfortunately, the man passed away as a result of the injuries. Investigation into the incident by the RCMP and BC Coroner’s Service has ruled out foul play. The man’s injuries were determined to be caused by an accidental fall. Shoplifter caught On March 20, RCMP attended SaveOn Foods in 100 Mile House where the loss-

prevention officer had an adult female in custody for shoplifting. The woman has been given a lifetime

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A fun fundraiser is in the works with Grade 12 students getting ready to strut their stuff. The 2015 Grad Fashion Show takes the stage at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School (PSO) on April 10. “Mardi Gras” is this year’s theme. Students are set to model fashions from local retailers, including Didi’s Boutique, Outlaw Urban Clothing Co., Class Act Formals, Borgo’s Sports Shack, Performance AllTerrain and The Log House. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The event will include a 50/50 draw, refreshments and door prizes. Tickets are $15 and available at Class Act Formals, The Log House, Outlaw Urban Clothing Co., Didi’s Boutique, Donex Pharmacy and the PSO office.

pet food. Volunteer Donna Land says she started Whisker Kisses in early December to help fill a gap when she saw some folks need temporary help to feed theirs dogs and cats or purchase pet supplies. Since then, Land says she has been “almost overwhelmed” with the requests for pet food. She still encourages people who need this help to contact her, but notes more donations can help her cover the current demand. “People have been incredibly generous, but it’s turned out that there is a much greater

need than I had at first thought.” Since early December, Land has provided bags of food for 27 dogs – some of them more than once – and up to about 50 cats. “I have paid for medical supplies at the vet’s office with some of the cash donations I have received. And I’m helping one dog that is allergic to ‘everything under the sun’, so her dog food is $65 a bag.” Currently, the biggest need is for donations for dog and cat food and cat litter. It is totally confidential, so people need not feel uncomfortable

about requesting it she adds. For more information, call Donna at 250-7067434. Fundraiser Whisker Kisses Pet Food Bank is teaming up with a local Christmas Shoebox Program for a

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Key It Up important for local musicians Festival of the Arts committee fundraising for a grand piano Ken Alexander Free Press

The 100 Mile Festival of the Arts Committee has embarked on an ambitious fundraising program – Key It Up – to purchase a gently used grand piano. Festival of the Arts co-chair Bruce Madu says the committee is excited to have launched the project, which is independent of its regular festival budget, to raise $46,000 to replace the piano at Martin Exeter Hall. “Our local students work hard to reach their performance goals, and we would like to ensure they have a quality, responsive instrument on

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Joelle Kuyek will be one of the 100 Mile House and area pianists who will benefit from the 100 Mile Festival of the Arts Committee’s quest to purchase a gently used grand piano. The old piano in Martin Exeter Hall can longer be tuned, and the committee’s goal is to raise $46,000 through its Key It Up project to replace it.

which to perform.” Madu says the piano in the hall now cannot be tuned properly any more. “The piano tuner who has come in to tune it for years says it’s not possible, so we have to rent a piano for the festival again this year.” The committee has applied for a number of grants in the past month, Madu says, adding he doesn’t expect to hear back about the bigger grants until the end of April. He notes RBC in 100 Mile House will be providing funds as part of its Days of Service program. “We’re going to put them to work at the festival Showcase Performance at Martin Exeter Hall on April 24. The RBC staff will usher people in and probably be doing trophy presentations to the winners.” Madu says the committee will also run a raffle, with $4,000 in prizes. They hope to have it in place when the festival begins on

April 13. They are also selling T-shirts and they will be available at the festival and all proceeds from these projects will go towards the Key It Up campaign. They have already sold six keys, which go for $300 apiece, and if people want one, they can call Madu at 250-395-7700, and folks will get a tax deductible receipt for their donations. “If a group wants to get together to buy a key, we will accept any and all donations and recognition will be given for all donations.” He says a new piano will definitely enhance all of the festival participants’ individual performances. “It’s not fair to the participants because they can’t do their big thing and they only have a couple of minutes to do it. “It will be better for the community as a whole because we’ll be able to bring in professional musicians for concerts. They will have a proper piano to play.”

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Celebration The 70 Mile Community Hall was packed with friends and relatives to celebrate Henry Burdeyney’s 80th birthday. Pictures were displayed in the hall and a roast pig dinner finished off the evening. Henry moved to 70 Mile in 1956. Poker winners A poker tournament

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• March 26-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. The gallery is open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. • 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. Admission is by donation. Information: http://southcariboosustainability.com, facebook or call 250-791-7284. • March 27 – The 108 Cabin Fever Bluegrass Workshops event is hosting its annual Instructors Concert, which open to the public, at The Hills Health Ranch, starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and are available at The Hills front desk. • March 28 – The Lac la Hache Curling Club is hosting its annual funspiel 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. • April 10 – The 2015 Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School grad class is hosting its annual fundraising Grad Fashion Show, with a Mardi Gras theme. It will be held in the school gymnasium, starting at 6:30 p.m., and tickets are $15 a person and they are available at Class Act Formals, The Log House, Outlaw Urban Clothing Co., Didi’s Boutique and Donex Pharmacy. Refreshments will be available and there will be door prizes and a 50/50 draw. • 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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Sports Archers fire at 3D targets

The Big Horn Archery Club drew dozens of shooters of all ages to its annual Indoor A&W 3D Shoot in 100 Mile House on March 21-22. Eighty five archers took part in the fun two-day event at the Stan Halcro Arena. Local archers were joined by some from Williams Lake, Kelowna, Sparwood, 70 Mile and Lac la Hache, taking aim with traditional and compound bows at 3D animal targets for points. Ladies Results Master's Longbow: denise swift (first), Flori Vincenzi (second), Gina MyhillJones (third) Adult Ladies Recurve: Trudy Foster Junior Recurve (age 11-13): Kiara Pratt (first), Haley Plewes (second) Youth Recurve (14-17): Taiya Young Tot's Longbow (0-7): Makita Villeneuve Barebow Youth: Naomi Villeneuve Barebow Junior: Hailey Villeneuve Unlimited Adult:

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Torrie Berkey of Forest Grove and local archer Frank Lanchester took aim during the Big Horn Archery Club's Indoor A&W 3D Archery Shoot in 100 Mile House, March 21-22.

Chanalle Dalpre (first), Arlene Dalpre (second), Amanda Thurow (third) Unlimited Junior: Brianna Billy Open Adult: Mary Thurow Open Master's: Dora

Sprecher Open Youth: Jennifer Sprecher Men's Results Master's Longbow: Allen Pickering (first), Ralph Myhill-Jones (second)

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Local girls win provincial hockey championship Three local hockey players are provincial champions following a barnburner series in Prince George that saw five overtime periods in three games, a total of 14 periods in two days. Emilie Nichols, Cassidy Mellott and Caily Mellott celebrated with their Northern Cougars teammates after capturing the 2014-15 Female Midget AAA Championship on March 22. Caily played in Kamloops during the regular season, but was called up by the Prince George-based team for the third and deciding game of the series against the Fraser Valley Phantom. Caily, replacing an injured player, skated on a line with her older sister Cassidy, a member of the Cougars all season. Nichols, of Lac la Hache, had a fantastic season in net for the Cougars, but was unfortunately injured for the finals. Submitted photo The Northern Cougars are now set to take on Local girls Emilie Nichols, Cassidy Mellott and Caily Mellott celebrated with teammates after the Alberta's best at the Pacific Regional Championship Northern Cougars captured the 2015 Female Midget AAA Championship in Prince George on March 22. in Edmonton, April 3-5, a best-of-three series to determine the Pacific team going to the 2015 ESSO “It wasn't boring,” coach Mario Desjardins says with a laugh. “That clock Cup, a national tournament, in Red Deer, April 19-25. [late in Game 3] was counting down pretty slowly.” After a 2-1 loss in double overtime in Game 1 on March 21, the Cougars Nichols is expected back in the lineup in Edmonton. regrouped for the 1-0 win in triple overtime later that day. On March 22, the “It's very exciting for the North,” the coach adds. "It's nice for these young Cougars clinched the best-of-three series, 1-0. ladies to be put on the map in B.C. and across the country.”

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FAST bytes KIJHL PLAYOFFS The Kamloops Storm and Kimberley Dynamiters are midway through the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League finals. The Kimberley Dynamiters took Game 1, 3-2, and Game 2, 6-3, in the best-of-seven series. Game 3 went to Kamloops 3-2 in overtime on March 24. Game 4 was March 25 after press time. The Storm defeated the 100 Mile House Wranglers in the Doug Birks Division finals earlier this month.

B-BALL CANADA Close to $6 million in federal money was recently aimed at growing the game of basketball. Canada Basketball and Wheelchair Basketball Canada received the funds to support high-performance athletes. “We are very fortunate to have excellent support from Sport Canada and the Government of Canada,” says Michele O’Keefe, Canada Basketball's executive director. “With this funding we are able to provide programs for youth to learn to play basketball, and support our national teams as they represent Canada on the international stage.”

CURLING FUNSPIEL Curlers of all ages are welcome to join the Lac la Hache Curling Club's 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.

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Little Britches Rodeo ready to ride Spectators encouraged to wear pink for breast cancer awareness on May 17

The 100 Mile & District Outriders Club grounds will see two days of Little Britches Rodeo action this year. The 49th annual event runs May 16-17 in 100 Mile House where scores of young riders are set to compete in a variety of fun rodeo events.

The Cariboo Cowgirls Drill Team from Williams Lake will be running a drill both days, while the Wild West Riders from Williams Lake will doing a special drill on May 17 as part of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tough Enough to Wear Pinkâ&#x20AC;? day. Spectators are encouraged to wear pink for breast cancer awareness on May 17, and $1 from every gate pass sold will go toward breast cancer research. A Jackpot Gymkhana is slated for May 18.

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Steer riding is one of the events for young competitors at the Lil Britches Rodeo in 100 Mile House, which runs for two days this year, May. 16-17.

Wranglers scouting for future

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With a number of Junior A coaches in the building, the upcoming 100 Mile House Wranglers Spring Prospects Camp looks to be an ideal opportunity for young hockey players aspiring for that next level.

The 2015-16 camp is set for April 17-19 at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre. While the local Kootenay International Junior Hockey League club is hosting the event and doing its own scouting, coaches from the British Columbia Hockey League will also be there scouting players for next season.

Among them are Luke Pierce of the Merritt Centennials, Barry Wolff of the Coquitlam Express and Bob Beatty of the Cowichan Valley Capitals. The addition of the BCHL coaches is another opportunity for players to showcase their skills, says Wranglers coach Dale Hladun,

adding he thinks their presence will bring more high calibre players to camp. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The more kids we can place, whether they're with us, or because of our program we helped them get somewhere else, I think that's important. You might never have

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played for the Wranglers, but because of the Wranglers you're playing with Cowichan, or Merritt or somewhere. I want us to be known as an avenue to try and help any kid get to the next level.” Hladun was on the road recently, barely a week after the Wranglers playoff run ended in Kamloops on March 7, making stops all over the province and scouting prep school and midget provincial tournaments. It's been a successful couple of years for the Wranglers, which rode to the second round of the playoffs in its 2014-15 season and inaugural 201314 season. The coach says at the Gaven Crites photo

Local athlete Brandon Balbirnie is teaming up with Borgo's Sports Shack owners Veronica Borg, middle, and Tiffany Melvin, organizing a running club starting in April in 100 Mile House.

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People wishing to stay fit or get active are invited to join a new running club in 100 Mile House. Local athlete Brandon Balbirnie has teamed up with Borgo's Sports Shack owners Veronica Borg and Tiffany Melvin to promote running in the community. Starting April 4, Borgo's Running Club is open to the public, going from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Saturdays in Centennial Park. Starting April 9, the club is open for students at 100 Mile

Elementary School on Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Max 15 students per session.) The club is free and open to runners of all levels. Balbirnie, 15, is an accomplished cross-country runner. He was the first Grade 10 runner across the finish line in a crowded senior boys provincial race last November, finishing the 6.4-kilometre trek at the BC High School Cross-Country Championships in Victoria in 22 minutes 50 seconds. He was 36th of 235 competi-

tors, the only Grade 10 runner in the top 50. Conditioning, technique, some sprinting, flat ground and hill work are all part of the Borgo's Running Club experience, he explains. “You can be a professional marathon runner or just a beginner. It's going to be a lot of fun.” Registration forms can be picked up at Borgo's Sports Shack on Birch Avenue in 100 Mile House. Call 778-482-2226 for more information.

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In addition, we would like to pass on a huge “Thank You” to the many, many volunteers who helped at games or behind the scenes this season, and to our fantastic Billet Families. Your contributions helped make the 2014-15 season a rewarding and memorable one. Finally, to our many fans-the BEST FANS in the KIJHL!! Thank you for filling the arena and for cheering on the players each and every game. Wranglers Board of Directors, Tom Bachynski, Greg Aiken, Rick Takagi, Crystal Dawn Langton, Kim McCoy, Richard Duff, Don Jones, Bill Harris, Sandy Craig, Helen Takagi

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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. It’s going to be held in the Lions Den at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre tonight (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.

p.m. Support 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 250-3953580 or e-mail info@ horselakefarmcoop.ca. 100 MILE q The South Cariboo Farmers’ Market invites current and past members, potential new vendors and anyone else interested to attend its annual general meeting at the 100 Mile House United Church (49 Dogwood Ave.) on March 30 at 1 p.m. More information is available by calling Bonnie Reith at 250395-2843. 100 MILE q The 100 Mile & District General Hospital Ladies Auxiliary monthly meeting will be held in the Multipurpose Room at the hospital on April 1, starting at 1

p.m. New members are always welcome. For more information, call Mina at 250-791-6750. 108 MILE q 100 Mile & District Historical Society is hosting its annual general meeting in the Ice House Building at the 108 Historical Site, 4690 Cariboo Drive, on April 11, starting at 11 a.m. Society president Ulli Vogler says they will be hosting an Open House for all to attend to view the site buildings and displays, with refreshments and conversation to follow. The agenda includes old business, president’s and financial reports, election of officers, new business and a new directors’ meeting and orientations. For information, e-mail vogler2161@gmail.com. 100 MILE q The Compassionate Friends, a support group for bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings, will be meeting on April

108 MILE q The 108 Mile Ranch Volunteer Fire Department will be at the 108 Mall on March 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Firefighters will have the Sprinkler Protection System on site and they will be handing out Fire Smart pamphlets.

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On March 11, Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department (DL&DVFD) Ladies Auxiliary set May 24 as community cleanup day. This is when residents are asked to clean the ditches on both sides of their own houses to their nearest permanent neighbours and then meet at the DL&DVFD Fire Hall. The group then does Burgess Road to Mahood Lake Road and returns to the fire hall for refreshments provided by the DL&DVFD. Sad passing Interlakers were saddened to learn of the March 9 passing of pioneer Howard Malm, just one month shy of his 85th birthday. A celebration of life took place March 21 at Interlakes Hall, followed by interment at Lakeview Cemetery. The community sends deepest condolences to Howard’s large family and many friends. Easter party Highway 24 Interlakes Lions will be holding a free children’s Easter party at Interlakes Hall on April 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children will enjoy games, crafts and lunch, and the Easter Bunny will drop in. Reservations are required for catering purposes; call Ruth Marx at 250-593-4865 or Carolyn Charlton at 250-593-4582. Big bingo bucks The Super G pot at Deka’s family bingo was not won in March, so we go forward to June 24 with a pre-game figure of $1,454. Guest artist Henry Loiseau is the guest artist in

Celebrations Birthday bubbly goes to Polly Black who hits a special number today (March 26) and to Claire Myers for tomorrow (March 27).

Calendar Call the writer for contact numbers. • Crib, Deka Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m., March 27. • Kids Space meets 3:30-5:30 p.m., March 27 at Interlakes Hall. • Log Cabin Quilters meet 9:30 a.m.1:30 p.m., April 1 at Interlakes Hall.

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The Lone Butte 4H Club has now started and has 13 members. On Feb. 15, the club held elections. We have Hayden Sass as president, and he is help, by Robbie Stewart as vice-president, Jorden Sass as secretary, Keegan Brennan as treasurer, Karli-Rae Ross, as reporter and Riley Cameron as safety officer.

Project meetings have begun and we have dog, photography, sheep and rabbit projects this year. Everyone is excited for a fun and educational year in 4H and can’t wait to see how well their projects do at show and sale in August after all our hard work. Karli-Rae Ross is the Lone Butte 4H Club reporter.

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On March 19, 2015, Kenny Palm, a longtime resident of New Westminster and formerly of Kamloops, passed away peacefully at Burnaby Hospital (Tertiary Palliative Care Unit), surrounded by his family, at the age of 67 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Shirley as her treasured husband of 48 years; his daughter Misty (Mike) of Kamloops as the greatest dad ever and five brothers and sisters, Margaret (Philip) of Campbell River, Robert (Donna) of Toronto, Gerry (Lori) of Las Vegas, Judy (Ernie) of Kamloops and Sheryl Palm (John) of Vancouver. Also left with treasured memories are 5 nieces and nephews; Bev, David, Robbie, James, and Melissa. Kenny was predeceased by his mother, Frances, in 1989, his father Ken in 2003, nephew Jimmy and his beloved dog Jasper. Kenny was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan on Oct. 9, 1947. He worked in the construction industry as a superintendent building roads and highways throughout BC, Alberta and the Yukon. He enjoyed spending time with his family and helping others. Kenny’s greatest gift was the pillar of strength he was for his family. At Kenny’s request there will be no formal ceremony. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial donations made to the Burnaby Hospital (2D Tertiary Palliative Care Unit), 3935 Kincaid Street, Burnaby BC V5G 2X6. Phone (604) 412-6298.

Shirley passed away peacefully in Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake, B. C. on Friday March 13, 2015 at the age of 85. She was predeceased by her husband Bill as well as her twin grandsons Daniel and David. She is survived by her children; Linda (Mike) Henry, Patsy (Bill) Wilkinson, Bill (Debbie) Garrow, Bob (Joanne) Garrow, grandchildren; Kim, Shawn, Sheldon, Darren, Dana, Tyler, Ginna, Lisa and Travis, her great grandchildren; Rylee, Marly, Chase, Easton, Brandon, Alenah, Gabrielle, Kyle, William, Anna, Holden and Aden as well as her sister Nina Anderson and brother Dean Miller. Shirley was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Her family moved to Burnaby when she was a young girl then as a teenager moved to Kelowna. In 1949 Shirley and Bill came to the Cariboo from Kelowna where they raised their 4 children. In the past 20 years Shirley took up golf… she absolutely loved to be on the golf course with “the girls”. In the winter months she had many amazing holidays with friends and family. Our Mom… Our Nana… will be dearly missed by us all. No Service as requested by Shirley. 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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Margaret passed away at the 100 Mile District General Hospital after a short battle with cancer. She is survived by her brother Ron Johnson, daughters Valerie Pegg and Cindy Lachance and son Randy Langley. Gandchildren Julie, Jody, Jamie, Kevin, Laura, Andrea, Shannon, Charmaine, and great grandchildren Tyra, Kodie, Cameron, Declan, Brayden, Brooklynn and Paryss. She will be sadly missed. There will be no service by request.

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It is with much love and deep reflection we announce the passing of Judy. Her courage to live life on her own terms will be missed by her mother; Dolly, sister; Debbie, brothers; Ray and Ken, sister-in-law; Gayle. Judy’s nieces; Brianna, Karla and Kerri, nephews; James, Ryan, Colin and Blake are blessed having learned from Judy the value of being true to yourself in a world constantly trying to make you something else. Judy’s legend will grow in the hearts of at least 13 grandnieces and grandnephews. Her legend was formed in the friendships and adventures growing up in Pitt Meadows/Haney. Her heart found home and friends in 70 Mile House. Judy; a legend, an icon, a true friend, only encountered on the road less travelled. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 28, at 2 p.m. in the 70 Mile House Community Hall. 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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Save-On-Foods fundraising for kids in advance by asking for Felce or Trevor Burkitt when you visit Save-On-Foods. The hair colours will be wild, so Felce encourages folks to turn out on April 2 to see all the bright, bald and buzz-cut heads and have some fun while helping support a good cause.

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The annual Green Lake Snowmobile Club (GLSC) wind-up was held at the clubhouse on March 14. The 62-pound pig was put on the spit at 7 a.m., and 11 hours later, 64 people gathered for a wonderful potluck and pig roast dinner. Many helping hands made it a great evening, says event key organizer Diane Sullivan. There were raffle prizes, a silent auction, and a 50/50 draw to help cover the cost of the event.

Sad passing Longtime South Green Lake resident Mike Balachanoff passed away suddenly in the Lake Havasu Hospital in Lake Havasu City, Arizona on March 6. Mike was a member of both the GLSC and the South Green Lake Volunteer Fire Department and he will be missed by everyone. The community sends its thoughts and prayers to Mike’s wife, Sherry, family and friends. Service schedule Judy Clarkson, who worked at the 70 Mile

landfill for several years, passed away at 100 Mile District General Hospital on March 18 after a brave battle against cancer. She was well-known and liked in 70 Mile House and the surrounding communities. A service will be held at 70 Mile Community Hall on March 28, starting a 2 p.m., and everyone is welcome to attend. GLSC AGM The snowmobile club’s annual general meeting was held at the clubhouse on March 2, and saw a change in

the executive. Longtime president Peter McKie stepped down so he could concentrate his volunteer hours on the fire department, and he will be the past president. John Sullivan has taken over as president and he will be helped by vice-president Art Groves, treasurer Rita Dixon, secretary Lorrie Fleming and membership registrar Kim Lowe. Directors include Miriam Livingston, Pat Olsoff, Steve Gehl and Warren Lowe. Celebrations • Don Campbell, who

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The Forest Grove & District Recreation Society invites everybody to partake in an Easter egg hunt at the community hall on April 5, starting at 10 a.m. There will also be egg decorating sessions and a hotdog lunch. If the weather holds, the latter will take place in the camping grounds beyond the ball field, cooked over an open fire. In case of high winds, rain or snow, the event will be moved indoors. Forest Grove ’94 Lions members will also be close by for anyone interested in trying their hand at curling. Thereafter, the ice will be available for “open skating” at everyone’s leisure. For more information, please contact Wendy Clarke at 250397-2452. Super citizen Forest Grove’s very own Richard Bergen is one of the nominees for Citizen of the Year Awards and very rightly so!

Apart from having a signboard mounted on the outside wall of the Forest Grove Store depicting all of his athletic accomplishments, Richard has been involved, and in some cases instrumental, in just about every group and/or association in and around this community. There is hardly a day when he is not out and about, dealing with some issue either related to the school, the cem-

etery, the fire hall, or simply interacting with people of Forest Grove, come rain or shine. This is Richard’s second nomination. The winner will be announced at the South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce’s 21st Annual Business Excellence Awards at the 100 Mile Community Hall on April 11. School performance Renowned Hoop Dancer Teddy Anderson

will visit the Forest Grove Elementary School on March 30 at 9 a.m. to introduce students, teachers, parents and community members to this First Nation tradition – teaching the important message of unity and inclusion. Dancing with up to 30 hoops at a time, Teddy captivates and inspires audiences of all ages to bring about many levels and greater closeness of community spirit.

has been a longtime volunteer firefighter and snowmobile club member, was given a surprise going-away party on Feb. 28. A large crowd turned out to say goodbye to a good friend. • South Green residents Rita and Frank Dixon will celebrate their 50th anniversary on April 14.

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District of 100 Mile House JOB POSTING SUMMER STUDENT The District of 100 Mile House is seeking (4) four Summer Student Casual Labourers for the 2015 summer months. Applicants must be available to work from May 4th to August 31st. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary education program and returning to school in September. A BC Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Licence â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Class 5 is required (Class 7 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nâ&#x20AC;? may be considered) Full qualifications and detailed job description are available on our website www.100milehouse.com or call (250) 3952123. Closing date for receipt of applications is April 10, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. to: Brad Scott, Public Works Foreman, PO Box 340, 385 Birch Avenue, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0. Email: bscott@dist100milehouse.bc.ca Phil Strain Director of Engineering and Community Services

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