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from left) Colourful balloons pour from the ceiling to celebrate the Eagle River Secondary graduating class of 2015; Kayla Stump walks across the bridge at the Sicamous Beach Park in her formal gown; the traditional tossing of the grad caps; Hannah Palmer receives her diploma from Principal Scott Anderson; Kiel Simcoe & Kayla Stump, giving their Valedictorian speech; Kaitlynn Sherlock and Dan Roddick take time to look at photos on Dan’s phone prior to the ceremony. Photos by Victoria Rowbottom
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Sasseville cited by securities commission
Sturgis North: Former motorcycle rally promoter faces sanctions. By Martha Wickett Eagle Valley News
Ray Sasseville, who headed the 2011 Sturgis North motorcycle rally and music festival in Salmon Arm and the Burnout competition in Sicamous, is in trouble with the BC Securities Commission. The commission issued a news release June 4 announcing that Raymond Michael Roger Sasseville, Edith Marie Sasseville and Richard Keller illegally distributed securities of a company named Wireless Wizard Technologies Inc. (WWTI) in 2007 and 2008. A commission panel found that WWTI and Keller distributed a convertible debenture to an investor (known as “Investor A”) for total proceeds of $10,000 without being registered, without a prospectus, and for which no exemptions were available. The panel also found that WWTI, Ray Sasseville and Keller illegally distributed securities by distributing a convertible debenture to an investor (known as “Investor B”) for total proceeds of US$47,500. Edith and Ray Sasseville were also found to have breached securities law by authorizing, permitting and acquiescing in the distributions of the WWTI convertible debentures to Investor A and Investor B. All three are B.C. residents, and none have ever been reg-
istered to sell securities under the Securities Act. WWTI’s purported business was to develop and market a global positioning system (GPS) for motorcycles, and a wireless technology for conducting sales via text message. The company has never filed a prospectus in B.C. Although the panel considered other allegations prior to Dec. 18, 2007, it found them “to be outside of the allowable limitation period under the Securities Act.” The act states that proceedings can’t begin more than six years after the date of the events. The original allegations included the period from May 2007 to January 2008, and involved eight investors and a total of $162,500. The parties involved will make submissions to the BC Securities Commission regarding sanctions on June 26 and July 10. A decision will be made sometime after July 17. Sanctions generally take the form of a monetary penalty or a ban from trading or being involved in securities markets in B.C. In 2003, Ray Sasseville also faced allegations of illegal distribution of securities, but involving a different issuer, A.W. Auto Watch Group Inc., with its head office in Westbank, B.C. At that time Sasseville admitted he illegally raised more than $750,000 from 75
June 11 Pints & Politics w/Cindy Derkaz. 5:30 pm at Brother’s Pub. Contact Fred at 250-836-4318 for more information.
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June 27 A Parkview School Playground Fundraiser features a Craft Fair at the Show and Shine from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sicamous & District Recreation Centre at 1121 Eagle Pass Way. Crafters are welcome. For more information, call Kathy at 250-836-3267 or Parkview School at 250-836-2871
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investors between Feb 1998 and December 2001, stated a securities commission document. He was ordered to pay $10,000 and prohibited from acting as a director and officer of any securities issuer, or from engaging in investor relations activities on behalf of any issuer, for a minimum of three years. As for Sturgis North, although some businesses in Salmon Arm were paid, the motorcycle rally and music festival left behind debts in
2011 which are still outstanding. A 2012 Sturgis North event was held near Vernon at the Spallumcheen Motoplex Speedway and Event Park, and a 2013 festival was proposed for Silvery Beach near Chase and, later, Merritt, but was cancelled. A 2014 version of the music festival in Merritt named Sturgis Canada flopped, with Sunday’s lineup refusing to take the stage due to money concerns.
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Huge sunshine award to all the sponsors, volunteers and participants at the Safety Fair, who made the day such a success. Thank you! ~ Kathy We know this thank you is long overdue, but we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for all the support we received after our house fire at Sicamous Creek Mobile Home Park on April 29. A huge “thank you” to the area fire department, Parkview Elementary School, local businesses, the Sicamous Lions Club, the Shuswap Community Church, the Keepsake Quilters and our ever so helpful friends and family members and the entire community. Donations and support came from all over Sicamous and beyond and we were touched by all of the support and care that we received. We just want everyone to know that we truly are grateful and appreciate all of your help, thoughts and support. Thank you again. ~ The Jones Family Sunshine Awards are FREE of charge. 20 words per award, due to limited space. Please do not submit more than two awards per week. Recognize your friend, neighbour or loved one with a sunshine award for doing that extra special good deed! Email to advertising@saobserver.net fax to 250.832.5140 or phone in to 250.832.2131.
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Every Tues. & Thurs. - Seniors Meals provided, 12 noon in Common Room at the Haven.
Every Thurs.- Ladies shuffleboard at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99 in Sicamous. 1pm-3pm. All ladies welcome.
Every 1st & 3rd Wed. - Parkinsons Support Group Contact Don at 250-838-0794.
Every Thurs.- Malakwa Thrift Store between the 2 churches Open every Thursday 10-5.
Every Wed. Girl Guides of Canada. Sparks - 3:00 pm. Brownies - 4:00 pm. Girl Guides - 5:30 pm. New members welcome
Every 2nd Thurs. - Sicamous Lions Club meeting at the Seniors Activity Centre, 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Doors open at 6:15 and meeting starts at 6:30. Anyone interested in being a volunteer for the community, please feel free to call Mary at 250-517-8107, Joan at 250-836-4876 or Pam at 250-836-4788.
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 8364373. 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.
Monday to Friday Community Access Site at the Senior’s Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Internet & related services. Call Diana. 836-2446
1st & 3rd Wednesday - Eagle Valley Photographic Arts Club meets at the Red Barn at 7 pm. Everyone Welcome.
Every Tues. Stopping the Violence Program in Sicamous - counselling for women who have experienced
Every Thurs. - Sicamous Crokinole Group meets at 7pm at the Sicamous & District Recreation Centre - upstairs for
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Every 1st, 3rd, 4th Thurs. - Keepsake Kwilters meet at the Haven Common room 1095 Shuswap Avenue at 7:00 p.m. For info call 250-836-2695. Every 4th Thursday monthly meeting of the Malakwa Community Association at 7:00 in the Learning Centre Library. Every Fri. - Parents & Tots, 10-12 noon at the Eagle Valley Resource Centre. 836-3440. Every Fri. - Eagle Valley Brush & Palette Club meets at the Red Barn, 10am-3pm, Everyone welcome! For info call Carol 250-836-3135 or Amy 250-836-4756. www. eaglevalleybrushandpalette.com Every 1st Fri. of the month –Sicamous Seniors Ctre general meeting 11:00am followed by a great pot luck lunch. We encourage every to join us. Every 2nd 3rd and 4th Fri. Wii Tournament at 10
am at the Sicamous Seniors Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Everyone Welcome. Every Fri. - Pool Tournament at the Legion at 6:00 pm Every Sat. Indoor market at the Red Barn 10 am - 3 pm. Concession from 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Every Sat. - Morning Sicamous Royal Canadian Legion Branch 99 tailgate market – Everyone welcome – sell anything – for details call Murray @250-836-2224. 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 5:156:15 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
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Groups unite for rail trail
Heat wave: Jessie Patrick and her mom Justine play in the sand at Sicamous Beach, enjoying the warm weather that we have been experiencing recently. Photo by Victoria Rowbottom
Proposal making waves By Richard Rolke Black Press
Boaters could be left high and dry on parts of the Shuswap River and that is generating debate. The Regional District of North Okanagan is currently seeking feedback on proposed regulations for the river, including no motorized vessels from south Mabel Lake upstream to Shuswap Falls and from Trinity Valley Road upstream to the eastern end of Skookumchuck Rapids Park. “The entire process has been biased,” said Mike Steiner, who owns 1,500 feet of riverfront in Mara. “RDNO has neglected its responsibilities to users and stakeholders.” In 2010, the regional district initiated a process to develop a Shuswap River Watershed Sustainability Plan, and Steiner says key stakeholders were absent.
“It specifically excluded advocates from the boating community, sport fishermen and certain businesses who rely on motorized use of the river and riverfront landowners who boat,” he said. However, the process is being defended by the Lower Shuswap Stewardship Society. “The plan was a lengthy process with lots of consultation and once concerns were identified, three working groups were formed (to develop possible strategies),” said Jean Clark, with LSSS. “In public meetings, there were hundreds of concerns about boats. It became one of the big issues on the river.” In terms of specific rules about restricting motorized boats, Clark insists now is the time for consultation. An open house will be held at the Enderby Drill Hall, Wednesday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Surveys can also be completed online at
www.rdno.ca/boating and they will be mailed to property owners adjoining the river in the affected areas. “Once we get the feedback and look at the level of support and concerns, then there will be a decision made on whether we continue pursuing regulations or if we drop the matter,” said Anna Page, RDNO sustainability co-ordinator. The ultimate decision on restrictions is made by Transport Canada. Page says the goal of the proposed rules is to improve recreational safety, reduce bank erosion, reduce disturbance to salmon spawning grounds and minimize conflicts between river users. While some sections of the river could see motorized boats banned, it’s proposed that there be a vessel engine size limit of 10 horsepower from Mara Lake upstream to Trinity Valley Road.
Three organizations have banded together in an effort to turn the old rail line from Sicamous to an area four kilometres south of Enderby into a recreational trail. Splatsin, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD), and the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) have approved a memorandum of understanding regarding the pursuit of the acquisition of the Canadian Pacific owned Okanagan Shuswap Railway. This will be the foundation for collaboration for the proposed acquisition of the Okanagan Shuswap railway. Chief Wayne Christian says the memorandum of understanding and the opportunity to work together in pursuing the Okanagan Shuswap Railway will promote communication and strengthen relationships between their respective communities and residents. “We need to work together to invest in the region for all our people and our collective future,” he says. CSRD Board Chair Rhona Martin said she, too is excited about the partnership. “This is a big step forward and I very much look forward to working with Splatsin and RDNO as this initiative is explored,” she said. “I hope this is the beginning of a long and successful working relationship between our communities.” Splatsin noted the community had successfully negotiated with CP Rail to acquire 11.7 hectares (29 acres) of the discontinued railway corridor between Sicamous and Armstrong in 2014. This includes a 1.5 kilometre section south of Sicamous along the shores of Mara Lake.
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Input needed on proposal to change boating regulations Not surprisingly, a proposal to ban motorized boats from portions of the Shuswap River has generated considerable discussion. After all, exploring the river is a tradition for tourists and many residents specifically invested in property along the river so they can pursue recreational activities. So any suggestion that motorized boats will be restricted between south Mabel Lake upstream to Shuswap Falls and from Trinity Valley Road upstream to the eastern end of Skookumchuk Rapid Park was expected to draw opposition. However, there are others in the community who are adamant that boats should be gone because of possible bank erosion, impact to salmon spawning grounds and safety issues between motorized boats and other recreational users. With such diverse opinions prevalent, the Regional District of North Okanagan is looking for feedback. An open house will be held at the Enderby Drill Hall Wednesday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and there will be one at the Mabel Lake Community Hall (Lumby end) Thursday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Surveys can also be completed online at www. rdno.ca/boating and they will be mailed to property owners adjoining the river in the affected areas. Only by hearing from both sides can RDNO officials decide whether the proposal should be forwarded as is to Transport Canada, amended or scrapped altogether. Yes, there may be some questions about the process that led to proposing that motorized boats be banned in some areas, but now is the time for public engagement. We would encourage all residents and users of the Shuswap River to become actively involved and have their say. -Vernon Morning Star
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Racism remains prevalent today By Paul Henderson Black Press
“Oh no, here we go,” mutters the person blind to the colonial history of Canada now that, after six years, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) has issued its report on the dark past of residential schools in Canada. “Why won’t those Indians just put the past behind them, get a job, and start contributing to society?” That is what “he” said to me. There are certain subjects usually left alone by those who should know better. Topics where we don’t really hear what some people think. Most people keep their ignorance to themselves. “That was the past, get over it.” I hate to point it out but these are not the opinions of some bygone era. These are attitudes held by some people, most who won’t admit it, in the here and now. Present and but a scratch be-
low a thin layer of political correctness that covers our daily discourse. This is what was said to me by someone I chatted with a few weeks ago who, frankly, should know better. An educated, employed, successful member of Chilliwack society. He used the term “Indians,” even. Lots of people do. No, he wasn’t talking about people from India. I asked. But the fellow I was talking to suggested that when talking about our local Sto:lo population, he prefers “Indian” over “native” or “aboriginal.” Apparently, I’ve learned, it is political correctness run amok when people suggest an objectively inaccurate term is just weird to use. “You know where India is, right?” I asked the aforementioned fellow. No comment. “OK, you know the ‘Indians’ in this country have endured an attempted cultural genocide, right?” I pushed.
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Get over it, was the response. Start paying some taxes. I almost hate to write these words because they are true. Today many local Sto:lo folks are likely grappling with Justice Murray Sinclair’s report, its 94 recommendations, something that invariably will dig up the terrible wounds of what was endured at residential schools by parents grandparents and great-grandparents. The ignorance and hatred that led to a cultural genocide, a governmentchurch led systematic “killing the Indian in the child” is done. It’s gone from our churches. It’s gone from our cultural institutions. It’s gone from our government. But the sentiment does remain, if below the surface, that aboriginals should just snub out the last remnants of that language, drop the cultural practices, forget the drumming, the hunting and the fishing and the rest of it, and just be more like us. There is, among us most-
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ly white settlers, a belligerent sense of entitlement, but even more so, a disregard for those here before us. “Political correctness” is a false label for what is simply correctness. Now that the TRC report is out, it’s really time to get our collective white heads out of our asses, acknowledge the horrible truth that some of our ancestors took part in or at least acquiesced to, and reconcile. This doesn’t mean saying “we are sorry you are upset” one more time. This means starting a process whereby individuals like the one I quoted above are forced to learn some history. Learn how children were stolen from their parents as government policy. This is big stuff, and it’s been buried for too long. What we should not do is let the ignorance of the “be more like us” sentiment carry on. Those today who are blind what went on with the Indian School Act need to open their eyes.
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Keeping the province on the move
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The province’s new 10-year transportation plan, B.C. on the Move, prioritizes investments in our transportation network, and highlights our commitment to continued improvements to Highway 1 between Kamloops and the Alberta border. The Trans-Canada Highway is B.C.’s primary southern eastwest corridor. The section between Kamloops and the Alberta border is more than 400 kilometres long, and winds through some of the most challenging terrain in Canada. It is an essential corridor for trade and travel, used by as many as 12,000 vehicles each day, and accounting for the movement of $2 billion in trade per year. Since 2001, the pro-
vincial and federal governments have invested approximately $700 million in improvements between Kamloops and the Alberta border. As part of this investment, the province has widened 45 kilometres of Highway 1 to four lanes and has replaced or installed 11 new structures as part of this work. Work is currently underway to widen more sections of Highway 1 to improve safety and capacity. Construction is in full swing on two major Highway 1 improvement projects between Monte Creek and Hoffman’s Bluff east of Kamloops. Another phase of this work will start this spring, to widen another three kilometres of Highway 1 from two to four lanes through Hoffman’s Bluff itself. In addition, work is underway east of Sicamous to replace the Malakwa Bridge and widen three kilometres of highway to four lanes. As detailed in our recently launched 10-year transportation plan, B.C. on
the Move, and building on the provincial commitment to invest $650 million over the next 10 years toward four-laning Highway 1 from Kamloops to the Alberta border, the province will work with Canada to leverage federal funding for priority projects. It is our government’s goal to increase investment on this corridor to more than $1 billion with partners over the next 10 years. With federal and provincial contributions to date, 22 of the 26 kilometres through the Kicking Horse Canyon, east of Golden, have been widened to four lanes, dramatically improving safety and capacity of this section of the Trans-Canada. To complete the remaining four kilometres, an investment up to $650 million is needed. The province continues to pursue a federal partnership through the National Infrastructure Component of the Building Canada Fund to enable completion of this project. Other Highway 1 improvement projects
prioritized through B.C. on the Move include Hoffman’s Bluff to Jade Mountain, Donald East, Illecillewaet and Salmon Arm West. Planning and design work is underway on each of these projects. Through B.C. on the Move, we are making other investments in the safety and reliability of Highway 1. As part of our $25-million-peryear Roadside Safety program, we’ll be piloting a variable speed zone between Malakwa and Revelstoke, and investing in guardrails in key locations along the corridor. Because Highway 1 traverses some of the province’s most challenging avalanche terrain, we are also committing to pursue new technologies and other improvements to reduce the number and duration of highway closures during periods of high avalanche hazard. The ministry will also work toward this goal with local government and incident responders, including the police and coroners. Improving the Trans-Canada Highway between Kam-
loops and the Alberta border to make it safer and more efficient for all travellers is critical to attract new investment and support economic growth in British Columbia. Through B.C. on the Move, the provincial government will continue to four-lane and implement safety improvements on the Trans-Canada, and work with the federal government to leverage available funding to build on our partnership successes to date.
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DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN REVIEW – PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE The review of the District of Sicamous Official Community Plan is underway! As a guiding document that seeks to address social, economic and environmental goals within the community, the Official Community Plan (OCP) covers topics such as growth management, agriculture, residential development, commercial and residential waterfront development, downtown and highway redevelopment and the environment. The OCP directs the District and Council toward common goals and purpose when evaluating community growth and development. In order to provide a draft document, that reflects the desires for the future growth and development in the community, public input is vital. On Thursday June 11, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at City Hall (446 Main Street) the District of Sicamous will be hosting the 1st Public Open House. This will be an opportunity to explore components of the existing OCP and to look towards the future growth of the community. The Open House will include a presentation and discussion. The 2nd Public Open House is scheduled for Thursday July 9, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and will follow a similar format. Please plan to attend! For more information on the OCP Review please visit the District of Sicamous website (www.sicamous.ca) and follow the link to Official Community Plan Review. Due to the scheduling of this Open House, the Community Building Forum that was scheduled for June 4, 2015 from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. has been cancelled.
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Columbia Shuswap Regional District CSRD Office Move The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is pleased to announce that it is anticipating the move to its new office as of June 15, 2015. The offices will be closed Friday, June 12th and Monday, June 15th to allow for take down and set up and to get all computers and phones working. The phones should be functional on Monday, June 15th but the office is anticipated to be closed to the public. If you call looking for assistance, please be patient with staff. If you have an emergency, you can call the after-hours emergency line at 1-877996-3344. Only the office will be closed. Off-site services, such as landfills and parks, will operate as usual. The website will be operational to help answer questions: www.csrd.bc.ca. Please note that all CSRD phone numbers will remain the same. The mailing address will also remain the same: Mailing Address: New Physical Address: PO Box 978 555 Harbourfront Drive NE Salmon Arm, BC Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P1
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The District of Sicamous has begun a review of the 2009 Official Community Plan (OCP) and is seeking individuals within the community to serve on the Official Community Plan (OCP) Advisory Committee as part of the Review and Update project. As a guiding document that seeks to address social, economic and environmental goals within the community, the OCP covers topics such as growth management, agriculture, residential development, commercial and residential waterfront development, downtown and highway redevelopment and the environment. The OCP directs the District and Council toward common goals and purpose when evaluating community growth and development. The purpose of the OCP Advisory Committee is to provide input on issues and opportunities related to land use and the future growth of the community during the OCP 2016 Review and Update. The OCP Advisory Committee will work directly with District Planning staff to review public input and potential policies and objectives related to community goals, land use and community development. The OCP Advisory Committee is intended to be a focused group, working with some responsibility to gauge public input and policy development throughout the OCP Review and Update process. As a committee of Council the OCP Advisory Committee may be tasked with making recommendations, through staff, to Council related to on issues related to land use policies and future growth within the OCP Review and Update 2016 process. It is expected that OCP Advisory Committee member will attend regular meetings during the Review and Update process. The District is accepting applications until June 16, 2015 at 4:30pm. Applications are available online at www.sicamous.ca or may be picked up at City Hall (446 Main Street). For more information please contact the Development Services Department at: Phone: (250) 836-2477 Email: Melinda Smyrl, Planning Assistant, msmyrl@sicamous.ca Or Mike Marrs, Community Planner, mmarrs@sicamous.ca
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CSRD wants business plan for centre By Barb Brouwer Eagle Valley News
Plans for a Sicamous and Area Cultural Centre are not dead but they are on hold. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District turned down a funding request from Sicamous Chamber of Commerce manager Michelle Wolff and Eagle Valley Arts Council president Kim Hyde. With support from District of Sicamous Council, pending matching funds from CSRD, the women asked for $100,000 from the Economic Opportunity Fund for a cultural centre that would consolidate the chamber, the District of Sicamous Visitor Centre and the art gallery. But the request was turned down at this time based on the lack of a comprehensive business plan, no plan for operational expenses
and not enough information to evaluate the long-term viability of the project. In terms of becoming a partner in the project, as requested in the proposal, CSRD Financial Services manager Jodi Kooistra pointed out there is no service area established to fund a cultural centre and elector assent would be required in order to establish one. CSRD economic development officer Robin Cyr had expressed concern about the longterm sustainability of the cultural centre becoming the visitor centre. Area E Rural Sicamous director Rhona Martin expressed concerns about the impact on the Red Barn and the museum. “Shuswap Tourism has no funding available for infrastructure and operating costs; grant in aid funding is
not a sustainable funding model and the EOF funds are not a sustainable funding source either,” wrote Kooistra in a May 12 letter to Kelly Bennett, chief financial officer of the District of Sicamous. “In short, we find the proposal to be lacking solid information in terms of ongoing operational funding, viability and a comprehensive plan that addresses funding impacts, community support and social impacts.” Kooistra signed off by making it clear that CSRD would be willing to re-evaluate the proposal if the abovementioned concerns are addressed. “The plan is to continue, but this is such a very busy time and we’re both working off the sides of our desks,” said Wolff on Monday morning, noting the proposal has been wellreceived by the com-
We also would require a new business plan proposal as well as to see how they could come up with the rest of the $1.7 million overall cost.
Terry Rysz
Sicamous mayor
munity both verbally and in writing. “I think we have a pretty good basis for the business plan and we need more detail, but we’re trying to do it without funding – it’s volunteer hours we’ve been putting in.” Wolff says the idea to create a cultural centre came from the desire to consolidate the
chamber and visitor centre. In subsequent discussion with Hyde, it was thought that including the art gallery in the one building would allow its hours of operation to be extended. “We’ll do some stuff now, but go harder at it in the fall when we have more time,” said Wolff. District of Sicamous Mayor Terry Rysz said the funds are in limbo until CSRD concerns are addressed. “We also would require a new business plan proposal as well as to see how they could come up with the rest of the $1.7 million overall cost,” he said. “They have to put together a business plan and a model that’s gonna make sense and then we’ll probably support it based on those merits. They have a challenge now on how they could leverage that money.”
Council supports grant for Malakwa Learning Centre By Barb Brouwer Eagle Valley News
the request made by Electoral Area E Rural Sicamous director Rhona Martin. Malakwa Learning Academy works in partnership with Self Design Learning Community, a class 1 Independent Distributed Learning School, to provide educational
programs from grades K-7. “We supported Rhona,” said Sicamous Mayor Terry Rysz, noting the regional district in general, Area E and the District of Sicamous are building a very good relationship and the request for funding was merited.
“This is something I felt strongly about; that academy has a lot of functions that are very important to that little town.” The funding request will go to Columbia Shuswap Regional District’s June 18 board meeting for final approval.
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, s n o i t a l u t Congra Class of 2015!
Scott Anderson Principal Eagle River Secondary
Graduation is, of course, a special time in the life of everyone who completes school. It is at the same time a happy and a sad occasion; the end of one chapter and the beginning of the next. It is not the end of just another school year, but the grand culmination of thirteen years of education – an education in school with books and teachers, and tests, and reports and field trips and sports and arts and music… but also an education in life, in joy and sorrow and laughter and tears and romance and friendship. Don’t ever forget the people who helped you and stood by you: teachers, parents, family, and friends. We are all very proud of you. Go out in the world and be the best you can be. Learn, laugh, love, see, do, listen, experience. Most of all, do what makes you happy and be true to yourself. Congratulations and best wishes!
Congratulations to the grads of 2015! We know how hard you worked to reach graduation day, and now it’s time to celebrate your accomplishments. We wish you a happy and successful future.
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On behalf of the District of Sicamous Council, it is my pleasure to wish all the students congratulations on the occasion of your high school graduation! Graduation is a milestone in your life and a positive achievement for yourself, your parents, friends and teachers. The District extends its best wishes to all the 2014 Grads in your future endeavours. Terry Rysz Mayor, District of Sicamous
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Congratulations to Eagle River Secondary Class of
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2 01 5
Now it’s time to celebrate!
SEA-D d an t w oa Ne ed B Us
G
BOAT SALES & Service s
le a S
Con Melissa Adams
Karter Anderson
Sidney Clark
Amber Dawdry
Shawn Dennie
Ashley Doyle
Natalie Evans
Colyn Fairley
Cal Gatherdood
Josie Germaine
525 Main St. Sicamous BC (250) 836-4567
tions a l u t gra
to the class of 20
From Sicamous and District Recreation Centre
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Congratulations ERS Grads!
Eagle Valley
Arts Council
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Personal Real Estate Corporation
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at Mara Lake
CELL
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Supporting the growth of Arts & Culture in our community.
Kaylen Kerr
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Morgan Menear
Charles Metal
Itzel Miller
Janine Moore
Hannah Palmer
Ariana Pedersen
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DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS
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Giving it their all: School District #83 held a districtwide track and field meet for all students from Grades 4 to 7 in the region during the pouring rain at the Little Mountain sports fields on June 2. Sidney Watson, far right, competed for Parkview Elementary in one of the running heats. Photo by Evan Buhler
Madison Dewitt struck out 15 batters to lead the Stingers to a 5-3 win. Strong batting from Sarah Palmer and Sarah Whitehead provided the offence. The win put Sicamous into the semifinal against Chilliwack. Unfortunately, the Stingers could not get the bats going and despite a strong pitching effort from Julia Wilby, lost the game 5-3. This led to the bronze medal game against Kelowna. Again, the Stingers’ bats were cold early as they fell behind 5-0 after three innings. In the fourth inning, the bats came alive with hits from Mallory Todd, Kaitlyn Sherlock and Fallon Todd and Sicamous scored four runs, then scored three more in the fifth inning to take a 7-5 lead. Kelowna tied the
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game at seven in the sixth inning which led to Madison Dewitt driving in the go ahead and winning run in the top of the seventh inning, and then striking out the side to preserve the hard-fought 8-7 win. A very tired, injured, but proud, Sicamous team headed home with their bronze
medals. Sicamous has two more league games in Finlayson Park before the Okanagan Championship. Come out and support the girls as they play Vernon on Tuesday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m. and Enderby on Thursday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m. -Submitted by Jake DeWitt
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ARIES [March 21-April 20] Jump out of cruise control - confidence and passion will take you far this week Rams! The fiery Full Moon encourages you to visualize your ambitious aspirations for the future … and then act on them. So it’s time to step up to the plate; take an amazing dream and spin it into rocksolid reality. But relating to others is still tricky, as Mercury continues to reverse through your communication zone. So strive to be extra diplomatic with those around you. TAURUS [April 21-May 21] If you are attached, things could get hot and heavy at Casa Taurus, as the Full Moon stimulates your intimacy zone. Singles –you could find love via an introduction from a relative. But only focus on suitors who are serious about settling down. Between June 6 and July 19, Venus gives a family relationship a welcome boost, as you discover you’ve got more in common than you previously thought. So plan some exciting activities you can enjoy together. GEMINI [May 22-June 21] You can get so caught up in the busyness of daily life that you neglect those closest to you. The Full Moon falls in your relationship zone, so spend quality time with loved ones this week. But make sure you listen closely to what they have to say, otherwise you’ll make assumptions and end up with a misunderstanding on your hands. Mercury is still retro [which can be frustrating] but it’s also the perfect time to research, rehearse, reboot, reschedule and revisit. CANCER [June 22-July 23] Have you been a lazy Crab? With the Full Moon activating your wellbeing zone, make sure you nurture your body with healthy food and regular exercise. You’ll find the combination of enthusiasm and discipline will pay off handsomely in the future. Lucky Venus moves through your money zone [from June 6 until July 19] which often means an increase in cash flow. But it also increases your shopaholic tendencies so do your best to curb the urge to splurge!
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LEO [July 24-Aug 23] Lions – it’s your time to sparkle and shine! With lucky Venus visiting Leo [from June 6 until July 19] plus prosperity planet Jupiter jumping through your sign [until August 11] hurry up and make the most of the awesome opportunities that are around you at the moment. Prepare to pounce - with plenty of confidence and chutzpah - or Lady Luck will just pass you by. As birthday great Marilyn Monroe declared “We are all of us stars, and we deserve to twinkle.” VIRGO [Aug 24-Sep 23] Avoid getting into ‘Very-Stressed Virgo Mode’! Try to worry less and focus more, as you complete one task at a time, before moving on to the next project. Have you been burning the midnight oil at work … and neglecting your nearest and dearest in the process? The Full Moon urges you to re-establish family connections and nurture loved ones. Be inspired by birthday great, Marilyn Monroe “A career is wonderful, but you can’t curl up with it on a cold night.”
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LIBRA [Sep 24-Oct 23] When you’re communicating with others, stay on topic and focus on the facts. Group activities are favoured, as long as you give others the freedom to express their ideas. And the more you nurture friends and support your peer group, the more love and assistance you’ll receive in return. If you are attached, hard work is required if you want to keep the relationship in tip-top condition. Singles – you could find lasting love via social media or an online dating site. . SCORPIO [Oct 24-Nov 22] The Full Moon focuses attention on financial matters and self-esteem issues. Have confidence in your inner worth, and avoid being too attached to material possessions and outer appearances. Let your true beauty shine! With Venus joining Jupiter in your career zone [until July 19] socialising with colleagues will help improve workplace relations. If you’re looking for employment, make sure you put the word out amongst family, friends and neighbours. SAGITTARIUS [Nov 23-Dec 21] The Sagittarian Full Moon magnifies your positive traits – and your negative ones. So strive to be generous and gregarious; rather than bossy and belligerent! Also aim to get the ratio right between personal projects and group endeavours. Pooling individual ideas could lead to an exciting joint venture. Archers thrive on adrenalin and this weekend, you’re more adventurous than usual. So try something you’ve never done before – you’ll find it’s addictive! CAPRICORN [Dec 22-Jan 20] Capricorns can get stuck in a rut. With the planets shaking up your daily routine zone, it’s time to turf your regular timetable and do things differently. And do you have an important decision you need to make? Don’t just rely on your rational, logical self. With the Full Moon lighting up your intuition zone, try going with your gut feeling. In the words of Angelina Jolie [born on June 4, 1975] “When I don’t trust my instincts … that’s when I get into trouble.” AQUARIUS [Jan 21-Feb 19] Strive to get the balance right between change and the status quo. You’re keen to break free from rules and restrictions – especially within a group situation. But you’ll find if you want the long-term rewards; you’ll have to play by the short-term rules. And are you capitalising on your creative side? The stars encourage you to connect with people who are expressing their creativity and living life large. Singles – love is likely with someone from another country or culture. PISCES [Feb 20-March 20] With Saturn sauntering through your career zone, discipline and hard work now will bring benefits in the long-term. And don’t worry about what other people think of you … how do you feel about yourself ? Strong self-esteem is the secret to future success, both personally and professionally. But are you in a domestic rut? It’s the perfect time for Pisceans to clean, tidy, re-arrange, declutter, re-decorate and tweak the feng shui. A change is [nearly] as good as a holiday! COPYRIGHT Joanne Madeline Moore 2015
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ness to partner on projects, don’t tend to like the province to get too far out in front of them in terms of announcing projects before funding has been approved,” Stone said. Trevena noted that $6 billion is $2 billion less than the cost of the controversial Site C Dam in the Peace River country. Regarding timelines
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for highway four-laning, Stone referred to the “near term.” “These projects represent over 60 kilometres of four-laning that is going to take place in the near term on the Trans-Canada Highway. It would be a dramatic improvement in four-laning. In fact, when these projects are done, we will be, for the most part, fourlaned right up to Salmon Arm. There may be one section between Sorrento and Salmon Arm that has yet to be
done, but we should be four-laned almost all the way up to Salmon Arm, most of the way into Sicamous…” Trevena referred to something she said her colleague from Columbia River-Revelstoke mentions often regarding the four-laning of the Trans-Canada. “It’s the amount of money that’s actually allocated to it in the budget,” Trevena remarked. “We’ve got $45 million this year, $46 million next year and $60 million the year after. And just to replace the (Salmon River) bridge, we’re talking approximately $40 million. So, it’s a drop in the ocean.” Trevena also asked about line painting on the highway and if there is the capacity to do it twice a year. She noted on her recent trip through the Interior she could neither see the fog lines on the side of the road nor the lines in the centre. Stone said, particularly in the Interior regions, two paint applications are done, one in the spring and one in the fall. He said contractors different from those who do maintenance take care of it. Stone noted that a few years ago the fed-
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eral government effectively banned the use of oil-based paints, and water-based paints don’t last as long. He said the province has been researching what other provinces and jurisdictions around the world do. “Now I can say that since that change was made with the federal regulation, we are applying more paint that we ever have before.”
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Specifics on timelines and costs for four-laning the TransCanada Highway were what an NDP MLA was looking for during the recent provincial government budget estimates. Claire Trevena, Opposition critic for the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, asked Minister Todd Stone questions that included the Shuswap. “So $10-million per kilometre – can the minister give a dollar figure for the four-laning? And can he give a timeline for when this four-laning will happen? We’ve had the billboards up since 2009…” She said safety is a prime consideration, noting that “there were six accidents on the highway between Revelstoke and Salmon Arm alone, six fatalities, just around the Christmas period…” She added that someone pointed out to her if there had been six measles cases, the health authorities and others would have taken immediate action. “Everybody would have acted, but six fatalities on that road are taken as par for
the course. Without fatalities, the road was closed 67 times last year.” Stone said the estimate to complete the four-laning from where it stops, in the Pritchard area, to the Alberta border is about $6 billion, but he didn’t provide a time line. From east to west, he said the ministry is now doing: design work on the Kicking Horse Canyon and the North Fork Bridge; design work on fourlaning Donald East, a section between Golden and Revelstoke; design work on Illecillewaet, a 2.4-kilometre section that will allow cars and trucks to park more safely when the highway is closed; design work on Salmon Arm West, “a very significant project that involves a tremendous amount of four-laning as well as the replacement of the Salmon River Bridge”; work at Hoffman’s Bluff; and design work on the two sections that would go from Hoffman’s Bluff up to Jade Mountain, just east of Chase. “Part of the consideration moving forward is that the federal government, in terms of Build Canada funding and their willing-
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2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT VIN: 2D4GP44L95R200557 Owners: .............. Carl and Jocelyn Ruth Ness (deceased) Late of:................ 8-501 Kappel St., Sicamous, BC V0E 2V1 Amount of Debt:.. $9,192.46 Submit bids by: ... July 10, 2015 to: Landlord: ........ 664299 BC Ltd., 2004 Dewdney Rd., Kelowna, BC, V1V 2C3 Telephone: .......... 1-250-763-4189
Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that The Owners of Strata Plan K163 from Sicamous, BC has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Thompson-Okanagan, for a licence for Commercial Marina purposes situated on Provincial Crown land located at part of District Lot 6024, KDYD being part of the bed of Mara Lake and fronting Section 11, TP. 21, R. 8, W6M, KDYD, Strata Plan K163. The Lands File for this application is 0267317. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Senior Land Officer, Thompson-Okanagan, MFLNRO, at 441 Columbia Street Kamloops BC V2C 2T3. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to July 18, 2015. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Thompson-Okanagan.
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DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS BUSINESS WATER CONSERVATION - SPRINKLING REGULATIONS Residents of Sicamous are requested to use water wisely in an effort to avoid potential loss of potable water supply. Property owners/residents are reminded that sprinkling regulations are in force effective May 15th, and sprinkling, using conservation is permitted as follows; Between 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Even numbered houses water on even numbered days. Odd numbered houses water on odd numbered days Regulations are in effect until September 15th.
Official Community Plan Open House The District of Sicamous Official Community Plan guides decision making regarding the future growth of the community. The District is looking for your input! Public input is extremely important to the Official Community Plan review process, please come and be part. June 11, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers (446 Main Street)
DATE FOR CONNECTION TO DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS SEWER SYSTEM At the January 28th, 2015 Council Meeting, the District of Sicamous Sewer Rates and Regulations Amending Bylaw No. 885, 2014 was adopted. This amendment states:
Property owners with automated sprinkling systems are permitted to water for a maximum of one (1) hour per programmed cycle between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 5:00 a.m. on any day of the week. Please help us help you ensure we have effective water management strategies. As a reminder, please note the following: Frequent watering promotes shallow root growth that, in turn, requires more frequent watering. Your lawn can become “addicted” to water. The more frequently you water it, the more water it requires.
“3.5.1. The owner of every parcel of real property located on the east side of the Sicamous Narrows and capable of being connected to the sanitary sewer system shall connect the property to the sanitary sewer system by November 30, 2015. In Accordance with the District of Sicamous Sewer Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 194, 1996 the District of Sicamous is announcing a substantial completion date of June 1, 2015. Therefore, residents on the west side of the channel must be connected by June 1, 2016. In order to start the sewer connection process, please stop in at the District Office and pick up a Plumbing Permit – Sewer Connection application form.
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A Section 219 Covenant is an agreement between a local government or Minister of the Crown and the owner of land, in which the owner’s rights to use, build on, or subdivide the land are limited for some reason(s). For properties on a septic system, a Section 219 Covenant may or may not have been registered by Interior Health (or previously Ministry of Health) to restrict development to allow for an adequate septic disposal system for the use and size of the property. This Covenant is registered on the title of the property.
CIVIC NUMBERING The District of Sicamous residents are reminded that every owner of a building should affix its assigned civic number in a conspicuous place on the building or display it elsewhere on the property where it can easily be seen from the street fronting the access to the property. All numbers shall be no less than 3 inches (7.5 cm) in height and in a contrast colour to the background. From a life safety perspective, the District urges property owners to affix civic numbers to both private residential properties and commercial properties, particularly to accommodate expedient emergency response. Your cooperation is appreciated.
A large area of Sicamous is now able to connect to the Community Sewer System. This would allow for the removal of this covenant. The District of Sicamous has been discussing this matter with Interior Health, and have received agreement to do a “Blanket” Release of Section 219 Covenant for properties in the District of Sicamous that have this covenant registered on title, and are now serviced by the Community Sewer System. We need to know how many properties are impacted in order to complete our discussions with Interior Health. There would be a minimal cost to be determined by the number of properties involved. If you are aware of this covenant registered on your property, and you wish to have it removed, please contact the District of Sicamous for further instructions and information.
PUBLIC NOTICE 2015 PROPERTY TAX NOTICES HAVE BEEN MAILED AProperty Owners (especially new owners) who have not received property tax notices should contact the District of Sicamous Office immediately at 836-2477. WHETHER OR NOT YOU RECEIVE A TAX NOTICE, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AS THE PROPERTY OWNER TO PAY TAXES BY THE DUE DATE OF JULY 2nd, 2015 IN ORDER TO AVOID A PENALTY. • To avoid waiting at the Municipal Office, you are encouraged to pay your taxes early. • Post-dated cheques and partial payments are welcome. • Payment is accepted at the Municipal Office, 446 Main Street Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except Statutory Holidays. Payment may be cash, cheque, debit card, or your bank’s telebanking/online bill payment service. • A mail slot is located beside the front door of the Municipal Office Main Street entrance. • Payments can be mailed to PO Box 219, Sicamous, BC V0E 2V0. • POSTMARKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED AS PROOF OF PAYMENT. Payment must be received in the District Office, on or before July 2nd, 2015. • PROVINCIAL HOME OWNER GRANT - if you are eligible, please ensure that the bottom of your tax notice is COMPLETED AND SIGNED and returned to the District Office on or before July 2nd, 2015. (If you are 65 years of age or over, please include your birthday). • The Provincial Home Owner Grant must be claimed each year you are eligible. • To avoid a penalty on your Provincial Home Owner Grant, it must be claimed even if a payment on the outstanding taxes is not made. • Provincial legislation has a MINIMUM PROPERTY TAX PAYABLE at $100 for those property owners 65 years or over, veterans and/or disabled, and $350 for those property owners under 65 years of age. If your gross taxes are less than $1,045 your Provincial Home Owner Grant is adjusted accordingly. • Receipts will be issued only on request. A LATE PAYMENT PENALTY OF 10% WILL BE ADDED TO ALL UNPAID BALANCES OF CURRENT TAXES INCLUDING UNCLAIMED PROVINCIAL HOME OWNER GRANTS AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON JULY 2nd, 2015.
2015 TAX DUE DATE: JULY 2nd, 2015 If you have any questions, please contact the District office at (250) 836-2477.
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PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Sections 98 and 99 of the Community Charter, the Council of the District of Sicamous invites all interested persons to attend a Public Meeting to be held on Wednesday June 24th, 2015 at 6:00 p.m., (during the Regular Council Meeting) in Council Chambers, District Office, 446 Main Street, Sicamous, when the Council of the District of Sicamous will present its Annual Corporate Report and Financial Statements for the Year 2014. Council will receive submissions and questions from the public during this presentation. Copies of the 2014 Annual Corporate Report will be available for the public inspection at the meeting. Copies are also available at the District Office and on the District’s website at www. sicamous.ca. We look forward to community participation in this annual event. Fred Banham, Director of Corporate Administration Services District of Sicamous
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