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Spring cleaning: Josie Germaine and Cierra De Bortoli carefully scan the grass for litter during the student spring cleanup held on Thursday, April 24. Eagle River Secondary students tackled the downtown area and Beach Park, while Parkview Elementary students did their school grounds and Finlayson Park. The combined effort was part of a community spring cleanup being conducted for Sicamous’ participation in Communities in Bloom. The final cleanup day is May 2, to be concluded with barbecue and dance for all who volunteered. Photo by Lachlan Labere
DPAC offers budget with top-down approach to cuts Special report: Parents question expenses, suggest cost savings. By Tracy Hughes
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Members of the District Parents Advisory Council have come up with their own ideas for making the $1.8 million cuts needed to balance School District #83’s budget – and they are wielding sharp pencils and not shying away from controversial topics. “Parents have had enough,” says Kari Wilkinson, who became president of the District Parents Advisory Council (DPAC) earlier this month. Upset about the school district’s proposed budget cuts, the DPAC decided to present its own version to school district trustees and administration at a meeting last week. “I think it’s fair to say the reaction included raised eyebrows and ruffled feathers,”
says Wilkinson. Glenn Borthistle, district superintendent, says the board values the public input it has received, both in meetings with the DPAC and the various employee groups, as well as the response from parents and the general public in the form of letters or phone calls. “We have received a lot of feedback and a lot of fair comment. The district and board will be reviewing all the submissions as part of our budget process which will continue right up to the meeting on May 12.” That is the date when the school board is expected to vote on the final budget options. Currently, more cuts have been suggested than needed, so some of the proposed cutbacks will be reinstated in this year’s budget. “We are following up on everything to look at how to tighten up what we are doing,” says Bobbi Johnson, school board No logos: With the new school district administration building in the background, chair. District Parents Advisory Council Kari Wilkinson, Pearl Hiemstra, and Heather Hamlin Gravells want to see changes, including decal identification on all school district veSee Administration on page 2 hicles. Photo by Evan Buhler
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Administration use of “fancy” vehicles under scrutiny Continued from front
Wilkinson says parents on the DPAC think there needs to be more accountability and transparency when it comes to the budget process and expenses. She worked with the DPAC executive including secretary Heather Hamlin-Gravells and treasurer Pearl Hiemstra, to develop their own budget options. The school district’s proposed reductions to the 2015/2016 budget includes cutting student services such as literacy intervention, music, speech and language support, services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students and eliminating the gifted education program. Significant cuts to counselling, grief counselling and healthy living programs are also outlined. “Our position is that if there is not enough money for learning resources, grief counselling, mental health, then we need to be cutting right from the top — employee expenses for travel, professional development, all those things should be going down if we are in such dire straits that we have to cut programs that have direct benefits to students,” says Wilkinson. The DPAC report notes the district enrolment decline should
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also mean a decline in management and administrative hours at the board office. They would like more information on how administrative staffing levels relate to the declining enrolment. Borthistle says administration costs for the district are not out of line. “A d m i n i s t r a t i o n costs are four per cent of our total budget, which is very comparable with other school districts of similar size in our province.” He also notes the provincial government is already requiring cuts to school administration that will mean a $360,000 reduction for School District #83 administration. “We are looking at ways to meet those targets,” he says,
Expenses
Wilkinson says in the past three years a total of $1.8 million has gone out to pay for school district employee expenses, including $633,986 in 2014 of which $133,685 are the expenses for eight staff members. The DPAC report suggests a “significant reduction” in expenses for employee travel and professional development be implemented, including a policy to hold management and school district retreats in school district facilities only. “Past practices of re-
treats held at ski resorts should not be happening,” states the report. Borthistle told the News cuts to these retreats were made in a budget from a previous year. He added that the general public may believe expenses are personal, but that is not the case. “These are approved business expenses for travel, association fees and professional development and they are signed off to ensure they are compliant with financial office procedures.” He adds that the board has the authority to set the budget for these items and cuts could be made. “I will say this: district staff spend a lot of time striving to be transparent and compliant with the goal of accurately reporting these costs.”
Vehicle policy
Another area under scrutiny from the DPAC is vehicle ownership and use, especially for management. The DPAC report states many of these vehicles are not identified as school district property and are not always used for school district business. “F150 Platinum Ford trucks at a cost of $60,000 for management personnel are not necessary. Small commuter vehicles eco-
April 29 to July 22 Sicamous Mixed Softball League runs every Wednesday night from April 29 to July 22, 2015. At Finlayson Park at 6:30 pm. Windup Tournament is the weekend of July 24, 25, 26, 2015. May 1 SICAMOUS PRESCHOOL AUCTION Friday, May 1st at 7:00pm at Brother’s Pub. Enjoy a night of silent bidding on auction items, live music and a delicious meal May 2 Come to the first Annual Book Sale at the Sicamous Branch Library.There are books galore and prices you won’t believe! The fun begins at 9:00am on Saturday, May 2nd, and continues until 4pm. The sale will be held at the front entrance of the District Office. Monday to Friday Community Access Site at the Senior’s Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Internet & related services. Call Diana. 836-2446 Every Tues. Stopping the Violence Program in Sicamous - counselling for women who have experienced abuse during childhood or adult relationships. No charge. Call Kathy at 250-832-9700. Every Tues. & Thurs. - Seniors Meals provided, 12 noon in Common Room at the Haven. Every 1st & 3rd Wed. - Parkinsons Support Group Contact Don at 250-838-0794. Every Wed. Girl Guides of Canada. Sparks - 3:00 pm. Brownies - 4:00 pm. Girl Guides - 5:30 pm. New
nomical on fuel should suffice for getting staff around our district. Further, SD83 vehicles should not be available for personal use on weekends and or vacations to haul boats or trailers with,” says the DPAC report. A Ministry of Finance transportation policy document available online and forwarded from the Ministry of Education outlines an extensive vehicle policy for government vehicle use. It states: “An employee conducting government business must use the most cost effective and appropriate mode of transportation, choosing from public transportation, use of a government, rental or private vehicle. It goes on to say, “All government vehicles, unless exempted by the ministry’s executive financial officer or designate, must display a decal according to government standards.” The lack of identification markings on school district management vehicles is something Johnson says is “on her list of items to look at.” There is also a section dealing with appropriate use of government vehicles stating: government vehicles must only be used for business purposes. Exceptions for limited personal use can be made for incidental use while travelling
members welcome Every Wed. Lunch by a donation at the Seniors Activity Centre, 1091-Shuswap Avenue at 12 noon. Every Wed. - Crib, 7:30 p.m., Haven seniors building. Everyone welcome - you don’t have to be a senior. Socializing and coffee served after crib. Info: Esther 836-4373. Every Wed. - T.O.P.S. (Take off Pounds Sensibly) meets Wednesday morning at the Sicamous Rec. Centre (arena). Weigh in at 9:00 am and meeting at 9:30. Everyone Welcome. Ph: 250-836-4041 for info. Every Wed.-Sat. United Church Thrift Store 10:00 am to 3 p.m. 1st & 3rd Wednesday - Eagle Valley Photographic Arts Club meets at the Red Barn at 7 pm. Everyone Welcome. Every Thurs. - Sicamous Crokinole Group meets at 7pm at the Sicamous & District Recreation Centre - upstairs for more info and to join call Dave Reed @ 250-836-3652 Every Thurs.- Ladies shuffleboard at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99 in Sicamous. 1pm3pm. All ladies welcome. Every Thurs.- Malakwa Thrift Store between the 2 churches Open every Thursday 10-5. Every 2nd Thurs. - Sicamous Lions Club
or travel between an employees’ home and workplace when this is a condition of employment. “Any additional personal use requires approval from the executive financial officer or designate,” states the provincial policy. The News obtained information from a source who asked not to be identified for fear of losing their job. They report the school district owns or leases four Hyundai Santa Fe SUVs including 2015 models, a Ford Escape SUV, a 2015 Ford Edge crossover SUV, two Ford crew cab trucks and a Chevrolet Silverado — all specifically designated for managers. One of the trucks has an additional fifth wheel hitch installed on it, even though sources say the school district owns no fifth-wheel trailers to pull. “We don’t need fancy trucks. Why are we funding these vehicles on the backs of our kids? That can stop and I think 99 per cent of the parents in their district would agree with me,” Wilkinson told the News. Borthistle confirmed some district staff are provided vehicles in lieu of paying mileage. “I believe there is a business case that it is a better deal for the school district to provide vehicles as opposed to laying out amounts of cash monthly for mileage
expenses.” The Ministry of Finance policy also addresses this issue. “Generally, when daily travel exceeds approximately 150 kilometres (or 13,000 kilometres annually), a government vehicle becomes more costeffective and should be used.” Wilkinson suggests the school district’s vehicles be equipped with GPS systems to monitor appropriate use and determine whether mileage payments would be more costeffective. When asked about personal use of vehicles and whether there are more affordable options, Johnson says the school board will also be reviewing those items as part of the bud-
get process.
Capital costs
The DPAC also had concerns about the school district’s capital budget, which includes the costs for the new administration building under construction next to the Downtown Activity Centre on Shuswap Street in Salmon Arm. As mandated by the Ministry of Education, the capital and operational budgets of the school district are entirely separate. Funds from one budget cannot be transferred to the other. This means the cost of the new building is not a part of the operating budget that is facing the $1.8 million cut. See Board to on page 3
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Every Fri. - Pool Tournament at the Legion at 6:00 pm Every 2nd 3rd and 4th Fri. Lunch at noon. Everyone Welcome. At the Sicamous Seniors Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Last Sat. of the Month - Ladies’ Auxiliary Dinner at the Royal Canadian Legion at 6 pm. Tickets sold until the Friday before at the Legion. No tickets at the door. Sundays - KARMA YOGA (Gentle Hatha) Sundays 5:15-6:15 pm @ I Am Yoga. Minimum $5 donation supports community cause of the month. No experience required. Drop-ins welcome! Open Meditation Circle by donation Sundays 4-5 pm @ I Am Yoga. Familiarize yourself with mindfulness techniques. No experience required. Drop-ins welcome! Every 4th Sun.- Royal Canadian Legion Br. #99 general meeting, 1 p.m. Every 4th Sun. - Birthday Tea (formerly the OAPO) for members and friends at Seniors Activity Ctre 1:30 pm. Everyone is Welcome Every Sat. - Morning Sicamous Royal Canadian Legion Branch 99 tailgate market – Everyone welcome – sell anything – for details call Murray @250-836-2224.
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Channel paddle: Mayor Terry Rysz, right, accompanies Steve O’Brien on a paddleboard trip across Sicamous channel Sunday, April 26, during the Sicamous leg of O’Brien’s Canadian Relay for Youth. For information about the relay, visit www. steveobrienfondation.com. Photo by Kelly Dick
Board to decide on budget on May 12 Continued from page 2
However, the DPAC is concerned about the total taxpayer cost of the project and that promised capital upgrades to the gym and library at Carlin ElementaryMiddle School, and to the gym at Len Wood Elementary, have not been completed.
Tech plan The proposed DPAC budget would phase in $882,000 in technology enhancement for the school district. In a report for the school district conducted by IBM, which no longer sells computer systems, the recommendation was to upgrade the school district’s hardware and software. It was noted that the school district is falling behind on the levels of technology required both to facilitate student learning and remain administratively current. The DPAC report
suggests a phased approach, believing this would be the most fiscally prudent way to update the technology. “I get the need to stay on top of technology enhancements, but with new technology, it’s not always the best idea to jump in all at once… You want time to work out the bugs. If you are a small business owner, you do these things in stages as you can afford it,” says Wilkinson. Borthistle, however, says this would put the school district in a position where IT staff would have to maintain two different systems simultaneously, thus creating additional costs and strain on staffing resources. He says the school district is already looking at a two-year implementation. “It is a lot of money, but we also need to make sure our students are prepared for the current world and to have the technology
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Budget
The school board will make a determination on the budget at its May 12 meeting, and Borthistle notes the board will accept public input right up to that date. “At the end of the day, and as difficult as the reduction process is, we still have nearly $60 million to spend and employ 700 people in our district in an effort to provide quality education. We need to spend that money wisely and we value public input.”
Wilkinson too, encourages parent input on the budget. “The board gives a lot of weight to what parents have to say. We need parents to be involved to help make a difference for our kids. Now’s the time to speak up.” She notes the DPAC is trying to be an accountable, effective voice for parents. “We are not saying our budget is the perfect answer, but it is another option,” says Wilkinson. The next DPAC meeting will be the day after the budget vote. Wilkinson says anyone is welcome to attend.
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OPINION
Budget about re-election
The federal Conservatives put forth their budget Tuesday, and few political watchers were surprised by what it contained. Many of the promises and appropriations contained therein were spelled out well before the budget hit the floor of Parliament. While every budget can (and should) be seen as a campaign document – in that being responsible for the public’s financial contributions to our society is a government’s main role – we should be wary of budgets that directly precede elections. Many of the promises in this particular Conservative government’s budget only happen if they are re-elected, making them less budget items and more of a platform on which they are campaigning. An example is the additional funding being made available to municipalities to improve transit infrastructure, which is slated to begin flowing in 2017. They also announced they have lowered the tax rate on small businesses, and teased that “our government will reduce the tax rate further, all the way down to nine per cent by 2019,” Finance Minister Joe Oliver said in his speech, again, assuming his party is re-elected. It might have been nice to see some commitment from the federal government in terms of diversifying our energy sector, so we’re not relying so heavily on the price of oil to drive our economy. The federal government’s coffers are so heavily dependant on contributions from the oil and gas sector that dropping oil prices demanded a recalculation of the entire structure of the budget, delaying its release, in fact. Then again, diversifying doesn’t play well with the Conservative base. And that’s what this budget is. It’s the government saying, “If you like these things, make sure you do your part to help us get reelected.” It’s not a budget, really. It’s more of a campaign speech. -Black Press
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Coast Guard hysteria sinks lower By Tom Fletcher News Columnist
The Vancouver media’s frantic coverage of the Great Bunker Spill of 2015 has just about run out of fuel. By late last week, the usually serious Globe and Mail was reduced to quizzing a U.S. expert who had at first told the CBC he thought the spill response was pretty good. But then he heard that it might have taken up to 12 hours until the leaking grain ship was completely under control, which would be not so good. This U.S. expert admitted he has not “followed the Vancouver spill very closely,” and was basically speculating. But that’s OK, because the main purpose of this media frenzy is to feed the established narrative that the Harper government is gutting the Coast Guard while trying to ramp up heavy oil shipments to Asia. A retired captain from the now-closed Kitsilano
Coast Guard station became the latest of a series of disgruntled ex-employees and union bosses to serve as the media’s go-to critics. He contradicted Coast Guard management at every turn, dismissing them as political appointees with little operational experience. His claims about loss of spill response capability from Kitsilano are questionable at best. There was no talk of spill response when Kitsilano closed two years ago, because it was a search and rescue station. Premier Christy Clark and Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson were quick to summon TV cameras as oil-sheen angst spreading through condo towers. They declared the Coast Guard response a failure before they had any real understanding of it. Unifor, the union representing Coast Guard employees, has vowed a fullscale election advertising attack on the Conservatives
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this year. On federal budget day, Unifor protested the closure of the Ucluelet Coast Guard ship monitoring station. Similar stations in Vancouver and Comox are also closing this year, replaced by a new monitoring system run from Prince Rupert and Victoria. I asked Industry Minister James Moore, the federal minister responsible for B.C., if this is a reduction in service. He said 1970s-era ship tracking equipment is being replaced with a new system that has already been deployed on the East Coast, to improve safety. “These fears were also raised back in the ’60s and ’70s, when lighthouses were de-staffed,” Moore said. “I remember people saying, oh my God, this is going to be the end. And it turned out to be complete nonsense.” Unifor operatives rushed to the media again last week with dire news of a half-hour outage of this
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new system, portraying this as evidence of a high-tech disaster waiting to happen. (Ships were told to monitor an old-school emergency radio channel for that uneventful half hour.) What the union is really doing is ramping up its election propaganda, and intensifying efforts to protect redundant positions that are being replaced by new technology. There was a similar media campaign last year targeting the consolidation of Veterans’ Affairs into Service Canada offices. There are serious problems with services to veterans, but union featherbedding would not help them. The B.C. government is also introducing digital technology, eliminating hundreds of paper-pushing jobs in the process, with a mostly realistic response from unions. But in this federal election year, realism will be in short supply.
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Reader responds to MP with concerns over Bill C-51 Dear Mr. Colin Mayes, Several weeks ago…, you stated that you had not heard any objections to Bill C-51 from individuals, just form-letters originating from a political party. To quote: “I haven’t seen a non-form letter saying they (constituents) have a problem with the government protecting them.” Pardon my tardiness in writing to you, and please be assured this is no political-party form letter. I don’t have
a problem with being protected, but I do have a problem with the Harper government ignoring the wisdom and suggested amendments of their parliamentary colleagues in other political parties. I have a problem with Bill C 51, which seems chillingly similar to the laws enforced in Nazi Germany in the early 1930s. I have a problem with the Harper government sullying the reputation of all Canadians by engaging in a bombing campaign
which is illegal under international law. There are better, more humane ways to be in the world. I have watched two Christian organizations whose mandate is to seek justice, and promote understanding and peace, KAIROS, and Project Ploughshares, lose their federal funding. Because I support the work of these organizations, will I be viewed as a suspected terrorist? If this government truly wants to protect Canadians and oth-
ers around the world, it needs to stop stifling those who protest, oppose and speak out about injustice, and listen to their voices. If this government wants to protect Canadians, it needs to take strong action to stop funding and promoting the fossil-fuel industry, and instead invest in clean renewable energy. For the effects of human activity on climate change will bring about global suffering far beyond the radical and abhorrent behaviour of
RCMP REPORT
Police investigate fatal collision A 52-year-old Malakwa man died while on route to Sicamous Thursday night after his motorcycle left Highway 97A and collided with a rock face. Police have not yet released the name of the victim, who died at the scene of the incident which occurred one kilometre south of Sicamous on April 23. RCMP members with the Trans-Canada East Traffic Services and the Sicamous detachment responded at 7:12 p.m. A report released Monday morning by Cpl. Mike Wasylenki with Traffic Services states the two motorcycles were travelling north on the highway when one of the motorcyclists, riding a 2006 Harley Davidson, went off the road to the right, striking a rock face and coming to a rest in the southbound lane. A motorist who came upon the scene stopped
to assist, calling 911 and helping to direct traffic. The second motorcyclist returned to the scene, and was there briefly, says Wasylenki, before departing in a distraught emotional state. “The cause of the collision and circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation,” says Wasylenki.
Thefts on rise
Police are reminding Sicamous residents to lock their vehicles following a spat of thefts in the area. Sicamous RCMP Sgt. Scott West says the detachment has seen a rise in the number of thefts from vehicles locally since April 1. He says police have seen some commonalities among these thefts that would suggest some may have been preventable. West recommends
residents remove all valuables from their vehicles before locking them for the night. He also advises against leaving loose change in your vehicle. “The toonie you leave in your cup holder could lead to a rather expensive deductible
and the inconvenience of a car repair,” says West. Anyone with any information about these thefts is encouraged to contact the local detachment at 250836-2787, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477.
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A new Sicamous business offers a unique opportunity for Shuswap artists to sell their creations. Unique Creations opened its doors on Finlayson Street earlier this month. The store is packed with a variety of offerings – paintings, woodwork and much more by Shuswap artists and craftspersons. Store proprietor Linda Moyer says the concept of the store is to give artists/artisans a place to market their creations. “We don’t really have a proper market per se, and the further you have to take some
of this stuff, it loses its viability,” said Moyer. “So, we were going to create this service for the community and for all the people who come here and are looking for a unique gift or a good tourist souvenir kind of thing.” Moyer noted the store is being utilized by several Salmon Arm artists. Those wishing to sell through the store are charged a fee, either $20 a month or a $20 first-time sign-up fee and 10 per cent from the sale of an item. “It’s basically to support the store so everybody has an opportunity,” said Moyer, who is hopeful an offshoot of the store will be a Saturday open-
air market at the end of Main Street to help support the Red Barn. Moyer creates pieces from tree bark and fairy gardens, which she says have become very popular and may provide another opportunity to keep the store viable. “The fairy gardens are super popular right – people are interested in it, so we’re talking about maybe holding classes and stuff like that as far as trying to generate funds for the building,” said Moyer, adding she’s open to any ideas to make the
store better and allow it to be open yearround. As to what winds up on display in the store, Moyer is of the mindset that fewer rules and restrictions, the better. “Everybody’s creations have value and I’m not here to judge what that is,” said Moyer. “So if you have something you’ve created and you want to sell it, definitely bring it to me. “If someone takes pride in what they’ve done and they want to share that with somebody else, I think it’s great.”
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Resources: Houseboat kiosk visitations down from previous year. By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
The Sicamous and District Chamber of Commerce will be consolidating operations in an effort to reduce expenses and better utilize resources. At its regular meeting last Wednesday, Sicamous council approved a request from the chamber to operate the chamber on a part-time basis out of the Visitor Info Centre location in the municipal civic centre. The request was received by council in a letter from chamber executive director Michelle Wolff. In the letter, Wolff says the chamber’s board of directors has proposed reducing staff hours, requiring her to cover hours at the VIC. Wolff notes how prior to 2011, the chamber and visitor centre offices were in the same building at the end of Finlayson, and this set
up allowed a “much better use of staff time and resources.” A related memo by district CAO Fred Banham states the chamber’s request was received in February, and was subject to debate. Banham said the district was hesitant to reallocate floor space at a significant cost without a longterm commitment by the chamber. “At this point, the chamber feels that they only need some time to reestablish before they relocate, to a yet-to-bedetermined location,” says Banham, adding the option for the chamber sharing space with the VIC would be at little additional cost to the district. In addition to the request to combine services at the VIC, the chamber also submitted its proposal for a fee-for-service agreement for VIC operations. This submission, dated April 1,
2015, and also signed by Wolff, offered the district three funding options, along with a breakdown of how the visitor centre and the
for the year-round operation of the VIC, and staffing the kiosk from the May long weekend to Labour Day. A second option, also for
At this point, the chamber feels that they only need some time to reestablish before they relocate, to a yet-to-be determined location.” Fred Banham CAO, District of Sicamous
Houseboat Kiosk highway information centre are being utilized. The stats show the number of people visiting the kiosk last year dropped 60 per cent from the year prior, and that from 2009 to 2014, a greater number of people have stopped in at the VIC. One of the proposed funding options would have the district pay $50,000 to the chamber
$50,000, would keep the VIC open, but the kiosk would close, in favour of a roving ambassadors. Council, however, opted for option three, funding the chamber $37,000 to operate the VIC only. Coun. Mallmes noted the chamber would also be inhabiting the VIC rent free. “I know the chamber needs our support, and I think this is a way
that we can kind of do it without it really costing us any more money and, at the same time support the chamber,” commented Mayor Terry Rysz. Asked what would happen to the kiosk, Wolff said that would be up to the chamber’s board of directors. “We were waiting to see what council came back with…, said Wolff. “So, I’ll take it back to my board… and we’ll discuss how we’re going to proceed with operations, whether it be only here (the VIC), here and the kiosk or using mobile ambassadors.”
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The trial of a man accused of recklessly driving his speedboat into a houseboat on Shuswap Lake, killing the houseboat’s operator, is facing another lengthy delay. Leon Reinbrecht’s B.C. Supreme Court trial on one count each of criminal negligence causing death and criminal negligence causing bodily harm is slated to resume on May 25. Ken Brown was killed when the houseboat he was piloting was struck by Reinbrecht’s speedboat just
after 11 p.m. on July 3, 2010, following a postCanada Day fireworks display on Magna Bay. Reinbrecht’s trial, which originally began in early February, has been plagued by delays. In its first week, the trial was adjourned for two weeks to allow defence lawyer Joe Doyle more time to review evidence that surfaced shortly before the trial began. When the trial resumed, it was adjourned for another 10 days to allow lawyers to examine a disc of evidence that had not initially been disclosed by police.
Another two-week break was taken in March due to a scheduling conflict for B.C. Supreme Court Justice Sheri Donegan. Lawyers hoped the trial would conclude in early April, but Donegan scheduled time until the end of last week for a worst-case scenario. The Crown closed its case last Wednesday and the first of two defence expert witnesses gave evidence on Thursday and Friday. Donegan is now tied up hearing a separate matter until late May. To this point, the trial has heard conflicting evidence about the
lighting of Brown’s houseboat. A police witness admitted last week the houseboat was not properly equipped with lights according to Transport Canada regulations. Some witnesses have described the houseboat as being fully lit, while others have testified the boat was very difficult to see prior to the crash.
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The 2015 Federal budget doesn’t include a single mention of the Trans-Canada Highway, but MP David Wilks is holding out that money earmarked for infrastructure in the national parks can be used for twinning the highway around Revelstoke. While the budget outlines no specific spending for the twinning the Trans-Canada, it does including $2.8 billion to support infrastructure improvements within national historic sites, national parks and national marine conservation areas across the country. Wilks said he will be writing a letter to Leona Aglukkaq, the Minister of the Environment, asking for some of that to spent on twinning the Trans-Canada through Mount Revelstoke, Glacier and Yoho National Parks. “I’m going to write her a letter spelling out what I’d like to see, understanding these are for all national parks and national historic sites across Canada,” Wilks told the Review. “I have arguably three
of the most important national parks because of the highway going through them.” Earlier this year Wilks told Revelstoke council he had made a $5 billion request to Finance Minister Joe Oliver to twin the highway through the parks. That request went unheeded. “I certainly didn’t get it in the budget, that’s for sure,” said Wilks. “I didn’t expect it, not all of it, it’s a pretty significant ask.” The absence of funding for the TransCanada was picked up by Wayne Stetski, the NDP candidate for Kootenay-Columbia, who called for a federal commitment to upgrade the highway. “This is critical infrastructure funding that is needed to save lives, support tourism, and keep the economy moving,” he said in a news release. Finance Minister Joe Oliver was able to unveil a budget with a $1.4 billion surplus, though it’s been accomplished by reducing the Federal contingency fund to $1 billion from $3 billion, selling off government assets, taking $1.8 billion from the EI fund, and by re-
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Sensitive ecosystem: A regional trail strategy will help protect ecologically sensitive areas in the region, including Owl Head (pictured above), while establishing trails that can be used by different user groups. Photo contributed bile Club (EVSC) is kind of man- suddenly find yourself… going ing on ways to keep people out of aging recreational use in the area, through the Kingfisher Ecological the wetlands and on the logging the non-winter recreational use is Reserve.” roads. really user-driven, so there hasn’t McIntyre-Paul says the snow“Most of the logging roads been a concerted opportuare short… so you get to nity to think through how the end of it and you run do we manage this better,” out of things to do so they says McIntyre-Paul, addstart wandering off into the We want to educate wetlands and that we don’t ing the area contains offpeople… we don’t want want,” said EVSC genera road access to some great anybody up there causing any manager Gord Bushell. places, including the Mara kind of permanent damage or “So we’re working with fire lookout. threatening the area for us. “It’s also vulnerable Splatsin and we may even because it’s open in the be looking at coming up Gord Bushell alpine, so it’s very easy with a corridor they can Eagle Valley Snowmobile Club to leave those designated stay on, an actual logging routes and start exploring. road they can stay on so And, without really having any mobile club, the Sicamous Quad- they don’t have to venture off into co-ordinated management strat- ders and the Splatsin are taking a the wetlands.” egy up there, it’s pretty easy to lead role with Owl Head, workSicamous Quadders president
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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 A big change may be looming, Taurus. Think about leaving your comfort zone and trying an adventure. You never know what the experience will bring.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, your excitement over an upcoming revelation has you wondering how long you can keep a secret. Hang in there a few more days, and all will work out just fine.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 There’s a lot to accomplish right now, Gemini, but distractions seem to turn up just when you get on track. Try to keep your attention focused on the tasks at hand. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 You tend to gravitate toward leadership roles, Cancer. That can pack on the pressure, and sometimes you need a break. Choose this week to stand on the sidelines. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, even though you’re excited about a planned getaway, you’re also a little apprehensive about leaving home for long. Shake off such feelings and enjoy the time away.
CLUES ACROSS 71. Metrical romance (archaic) 1. Hindu social class 6. Hassles CLUES DOWN 12. Pillsbury best seller 1. A member of the clergy 16. Midway between S and E 2. Gangster Capone 17. A President’s 1st address 3. The brightest star in Virgo 18. The 24th state 4. Starkist’s Charlie 19. Atomic #18 5. Amount of time 20. Most abundant mineral in the 6. Loaner body 7. Prefix denoting “in a” 21. Golf score 8. 2nd largest Tunisian city 22. 14th Greek letter 9. Schenectady Hospital 23. 12th Greek letter 10. Toward 24. 4-stringed Chinese instrument 11. Totaled 26. Order of the British Empire 12. As fast as can be done (abbr.) women 13. Nonfeeding stage for insects 28. Watering places 14. Old Irish alphabet 30. Atomic #58 15. Brings out of sleep 31. ‘__ death do us part 25. Old Spanish monetary units 32. Radioactivity unit 26. Roman God of the underworld 34. Consumed food 27. Pouch 35. Six (Spanish) 29. For all ills or diseases 37. Hosts film festival 31. Jewelled headdress 39. S.W. plateau 33. Hostage for Pythias 40. Made of fermented honey and 36. Midway between E and SE water 38. Financial gain over time 41. Et-__ 39. Tunes 43. College army 41. In a way, ricochets 44. Flower petals 42. Direct a weapon 45. Assist 43. Stood for election 47. An open metal dish 46. Harm to property 48. And, Latin 47. Plate for Eucharist 50. Supreme singer Diana 49. Monarch’s ceremonial seat 52. Gaelic name (morning) 51. Southeast Asia Treaty 54. Expresses pleasure Organization 56. Overdose 53. A nostril 57. Spanish be 54. ___ Adaba 59. A border for a picture 55. Without (French) 60. Doctor 58. Wound fibers to make yarn 61. Ancient Egyptian sun god 60. Nothing more than 62. Lansing is the capital 64. Political action committee 63. Clothed 65. Fail to keep pace 66. In contact with the surface 68. Personal computer 67. 70 year olds 69. Indicates position 70. Wall bracket for candles See Todays Answers inside
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, trust your own instincts when an unusual situation arises. Others will offer advice, but you will be most satisfied if you go with your gut. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, a friend reenters your life this week and you are better for it. Enjoy this rekindled friendship and set aside some time to catch up and share a few laughs.
Your Suduko Complete the grid so every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively. (For solution see Today’s Answers in this paper).
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, it is finally time to take a welldeserved rest. Make the most of this time to get some R&R as your schedule might be hectic once more in just a few days. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, put yourself first this week, even if you have a lot of things on your plate. If you’re not at your best, you will not be able to help others, so take some time for yourself. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, an unlikely source provides all of the inspiration you need this week. Be thankful to have such a person in your life. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS APRIL 29 Jerry Seinfeld, Comic (61) APRIL 30 Johnny Galecki, Actor (40) MAY 1 James Murray, Comic (39) MAY 2 David Beckham, Athlete (40)
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