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Candidates tackle issues of the day By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
A diverse, topical mix of local and national issues were tackled by the North Shuswap Okanagan riding’s electoral hopefuls during an all-candidates forum held in Sicamous Monday night. Organized by the Sicamous chamber, the forum offered Eagle Valley residents an opportunity to hear the candidates – Conservative Mel Arnold, Liberal Cindy Derkaz, Green Chris George and the NDP’s Jacqui Gingras – respond to pre-written questions in a non-debate format. That, however, didn’t stop the contenders from taking shots at their competitors’ parties. The gauntlet was dropped with opening remarks and Arnold’s touting of the TransPacific Partnership, which he said opens a partnership with 11 other countries and some 800 million new customers, in turn creating a stronger economy for Canada and more jobs. “That trade agreement will open up those doors to expand markets, not just for our dairy producers and our fruit producers, but for our manufacturers, for our innovative technology people that can actually now trade across those borders… by expanding our markets, those are what’s
In closing: Conservative candidate Mel Arnold defends his statement that dairy producers are happy with the Trans-Pacific Trade agreement during closing statements of the Oct. 5 all-candidates forum in Sicamous. Photo by Lachlan Labere going to enable an area like this to grow and expand,” Arnold later explained when asked how to improve the local economy. On that topic, Gingras was critical of trade deals conducted in secret, stating the NDP would cut the small business tax by two per cent, work to protect local agriculture establish a national childcare program. Derkaz touted the need for investment and infrastructure, noting the Liberals will run a deficit to do this, and put the money in the hands of local governments who she said are best suited to decide where spending is needed. She also supported affordable housing and creating more opportunities for agriculture. George said the Greens
too would support infrastructure spending, committing one per cent of GST to it and, like the Liberals, assuring the money would go to local government. He also championed youth employment with the Greens establishing a Community and Environment Service Corps. Asked for their vision of the CBC, George, Derkaz and Gingras each championed restoration of funding to the national broadcaster, and establishing a management board that’s at arm’s length from government. Arnold, however, argued the CBC needs to become more self-sustaining so that it’s not reliant on government funding, and is “accountable to their viewers and
their advertisers.” “The programming and the advertising needs to be upgraded to today’s world standards,” said Arnold. Asked whether or not they would support the dredging of the Sicamous channel, Arnold was first to reply, noting how both his experience as a conservationist and marine business operator equips him well to consider a balanced approach, using science from Fisheries and Oceans Canada to mitigate changes to fish habitat while dredging the channel. This response was met with criticism from the other candidates, who chasSee Bill C-51 on page 3
Family made to bear with troublesome bruin and cubs By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
A Sicamous woman is resigned to the fact she and her family must co-exist with a menacing bear sow and her cubs. Living on Old Town Road, Jennifer Dunlop says it’s not unusual to see bears in her neighbourhood, and her yard, especially at this time of year. While she knows
better than to leave attractants on her property, the abundance of wild fruit in the area, as well as salmon in the nearby Eagle River, make Old Town Road properties part of prime bear habitat. “We’ve had bears here for years,” said Dunlop. “We probably have seven of them here this year. When they’re not a nuisance, you don’t really care.
They do their thing, you do your thing and everybody goes on their way.” For the past monthand-a-half, however, Dunlop says a mother bear and her cubs have been crossing through her yard daily, damaging her property and posing a risk to her family and neighbours. “I have a son that goes back and forth to school and I’ve been
driving him,” said Dunlop, well aware of what can happen when one comes between a mother bear and her cubs. “My neighbour has seen the cub across the street and it’s been crying, and then the mom will come across from another section of the street and get it. Well, if you’re going down the middle of the road, she thinks you’re a threat – See Conservation on page 3
Property damage: Jennifer Dunlop stands next to a stairway on her property torn up by a visiting bear sow. Photo by Lachlan Labere
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We need local jobs so that families do not have to leave town to find work. We need to fix our deteriorating infrastructure. A Liberal government will double federal infrastructure investment over the next decade. Funds will provide long-term stable funding to municipalities for their priorities, creating local jobs in the areas of transportation, social (affordable housing, seniors’ facilities, etc.) and green infrastructure. We will also promote innovation and clean technologies in forestry, energy and agricultural sectors, including sustainable agriculture and help small and medium-sized businesses to grow, secure funding, innovate and create a positive business environment.
I am passionate about protecting the lake. A Liberal government will restore the environmental protections that have been eliminated by omnibus bills (eg. the habitat protection in the Fisheries Act and the Navigable Waters Protection Act) and will incorporate more modern safeguards. We will work with our U.S. neighbours and Alberta to prevent the spread of invasive species into our lakes. We need to look at establishing inspec- Cindy Derkaz tion at entry points into B.C. And we will restore federal funding for freshwater research (including the Experimental Lakes) so that future decisions will be made on science-based evidence. See platform at RealChange.ca
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New Democrats believe in the intelligent and prudent use of government, not just to respond to economic crises, but to play a leadership role in setting a path for future prosperity. The NDP will be a government opening doors globally and nationally. Local industry and small business are demonstrating capacity to be creative, implementing strong direction to the future. The NDP, under Tom Mulcair, will be a government, through policy and action, facilitating new horizons in a bright business future. This will, with NDP support and encouragement, bring continued growth and energy to the North Okanagan-Shuswap.
Environment is one of the biggest concerns expressed. Stephen Harper has gutted laws to protect the outdoors. I have heard continual concern about the yearly receding of Shuswap Lake levels, increased vegetative levels in the lake and water quality. I will use Tom Mulcair’s promise to “protect the environment for future generations.” Working with provincial agencies, environmental Jacqui interest groups, business and civic entities, I will Gingras be active strengthening laws to protect Canada’s lakes and rivers (Navigable Waters Act), keeping resident and business user’s requirements at the forefront.
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Our riding is a small business riding. Family farms, ranches, dairy and poultry operations in the rural half are complemented by the myriad of products and services available in our urban communities. I would work to: Establish a federally-funded Green Venture Capital Fund to support viable small local green business start-ups; Utilize the same fund to provide matching federal funds for locally-raised venture capital for use in our communities; Bring in legislation to require a consideration of the impact on small business of all new federal legislation, including trade deals, based on a similar law in the European parliament.
To protect and restore freshwater ecosystems the federal government has to use its powers, including the Fisheries Act. This is especially important when considering the changes in quality and quantity of Canada’s freshwater that will occur due to climate change. B.C. rivers will become over-heated, preventing salmon spawning; and farmers will face increasChris ing drought. Ultimately, the lake will need to be protected by George the people who live here. As MP I would work with local people and local organizations to insure the long-term viability of the lakes and streams in our riding. This makes sense; economically, socially and environmentally.
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I plan to have an open-door policy to work with all levels of government and business so we can find ways to expand existing opportunities and bring in new ideas. Our government’s low tax plan encourages business to invest in capital and human resources, and will complement the advantages we have here in our lifestyle, education, transportation, marketing systems and a workforce that is ready to make it happen. I will advocate strongly for continuing programs that assist in research and training so this area can be a leader in new opportunities and job creation.
I have experienced the changes in and around Shuswap Lake and, while we can’t stop progress, I believe we can manage it and reduce any negative impact by using the most effective tool we have: education. Pollution and the threat from invasive species can often be prevented by educating stakeholders and the public to prevent an incident in the first Mel place. I will also advocate for stronger enforcement of Arnold laws already in place to protect not just Shuswap Lake but all of our water resources.
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Bill C-51 evokes difference of opinion enforcement agencies to share information, noting judicial approval would still be required to conduct surveillance. “The fear-mongering that’s going on over Bill C-51 is simply not true,” said Arnold. “A case has been made that this is required. We’ve seen that terrorist acts will happen in Canada. We’ve seen the threat is growing.” George said he read the act, and “by the time I got to the crimi-
nal code amendments that are going to allow five-day’s detention without charge, secret trials never to be made public, with anonymous witnesses, I knew this wasn’t Canada.” Derkaz noted she’s a member of the BC Civil Liberties Association and said she’s extremely concerned with Bill C-51, adding it goes way too far. As to Gingras’ concerns, she said the bill was going to pass anyway under
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opposed to having the bear killed so, with the CO reluctant to relocate, she says will continue to co-exist with caution until the bears are in hibernation.
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that’s not good.” Dunlop has made calls to the Conservation Office, hoping to have the mother bear and her cubs relocated, but has been told that won’t happen, that the bears have already picked out their hibernation spot and relocating them would put them at risk. Conservation officer Tanner Beck confirmed this, stressing the Conservation Office does not relocate bears except in extraordinary circumstances. “It does not work,” he said. “They’ll travel hundreds of kilometres to get back to their home territory. And it’s hard on them… They
don’t know where to find food or anything like that, and then they’re competing with whatever bear basically owns that territory. “So, being where she is, there’s the mountains on one side of her property, there’s the Eagle River on the other side. It’s prime bear habitat, there’s always going to be bears there. It’s learning to live with them.” Beck also doesn’t consider the sow a nuisance bear – bears that show aggressive behaviour towards humans or are breaking into structures or attacking and killing livestock – which, as a last resort are put down. “Accessing fruit trees and wild fruit trees… those issues
a Harper majority. She said a Liberal government would amend the bill, getting rid of onerous provisions and putting in parliamentary oversight, balancing national security with civil liberties.
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tised the federal government’s cutting jobs and “muzzling” federal scientists and trashing libraries of valuable data. “If we don’t have good evidence, we can’t have good decisions,” commented Derkaz. The last question of the evening had the candidates providing comment on the Tories controversial anti-terror legislation Bill C-51. Gingras said the bill in-
fringes on Canadian’s rights and freedoms and that it needs to be repealed. “We already have the laws necessary to protect us,” said Gingras. “It’s an illusion, a false choice, that we need to take away our rights and freedoms in order to protect us.” Gingras questioned why the Liberals didn’t join the NDP and the Greens in voting against it. Arnold explained the bill would enable law
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uccessful governments pay close attention to the lessons of history. And one lesson that history has taught us repeatedly is: governments who move towards a more humane society almost always find themselves on the right side of history. It is a lesson that appears lost on B.C.’s Liberal government. A new poll from Insights West shows the vast majority of B.C. residents are opposed to trophy hunting. While a government shouldn’t legislate based on polling, a survey isn’t needed to justify the elimination of such a barbaric practice. The Insights West poll showed 91 per cent of British Columbians oppose hunting animals for sport, and it’s probably fair to say the majority of the province’s residents not only oppose trophy hunting, but are sickened by it. But B.C. Premier Christy Clark is sticking to her guns. Clark responded to questions on the poll by saying she didn’t enter politics to be popular. She said just because something is unpopular doesn’t make it wrong. One has to wonder if the premier has seen the video which recently surfaced showing a grizzly bear being shot repeatedly as it scrambled down a hillside in a vain attempt to survive something that can only be described as torture. Does anybody really need a poll to tell them this is not only wrong, but an abomination to civilized society? In attempts to defend the practice, the premier pointed to the healthy grizzly bear population and her desire to create jobs for people all around the province. There’s healthy dog and cat populations in B.C. also, but we don’t allow people to arbitrarily kill them. The poll showed the opposition to trophy hunting isn’t just coming from urban centres, but rural areas as well. And the revenue eco-tourism brings to the province far surpasses anything raised by trophy hunts. It’s only a matter of time before trophy hunting becomes illegal here in B.C. The only question that remains is whether the provincial government will try and get ahead of the issue or be forced to give up their defence of the indefensible. –Black Press
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A brief history of health spending By Tom Fletcher News Columnist
The federal budget document began with an ominous warning about deep cuts. Social programs, justice and corrections would be spared as much as possible, but no department would escape the knife. The stark truth was revealed in a table of figures. Health care spending, the core of the Canadian state, was cut by 3.8 per cent in just the first year of the fiscal plan, as population and need continued to grow. No, this is not from the Stephen Harper budget of April 2015, or any other in the last decade. It’s from the Jean Chretien budget of 1995, more than 20 years ago. That’s the last time anyone actually cut healthcare spending. But wait, you may say. Didn’t I hear that Harper has slashed health care spending by $30 billion? Yes, you probably did hear the biggest, most brazen lie of this
election campaign. If health care really is everyone’s high-priority issue, as pollsters have long assured us, voters should at least know the facts. After cutting provincial health and social services transfers for years to end the string of operating deficits that began under Pierre Trudeau and continued under Brian Mulroney, Liberal finance minister Paul Martin rose briefly to the top job. In 2004, Martin staged meetings with premiers, emerging with what was billed as “a fix for a generation,” with federal health transfers to rise six per cent each year into the future. The future for Martin’s government lasted only two years, as his minority was replaced with one led by Harper. These galloping increases continued until the Conservative majority of 2011, after which then-finance minister Jim Flaherty came to Victoria to inform provincial finance ministers of the
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increases below three per cent and health care outcomes that continue to lead the country. As the current election campaign turns into the home stretch, Statistics Canada has announced a milestone. For the first time in history, the number of seniors exceeds the number of children. This demographic shift is inexorable, predictable and must be addressed by whoever wins the Oct. 19 federal election. NDP leader Thomas Mulcair is on record that he will scrap the Conservative formula for growth-based increases that he pretends are cuts, returning to six per cent every year while balancing the budget. Little detail has been provided on how this would be done. Liberal leader Justin Trudeau announced in Surrey last week that he will ante up an extra $3 billion over four years for health care, and “sit down with the provinces immediately” to renegotiate.
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MAIL BAG Another park won’t help money issues Further to your council meeting of Sept. 16, as reported by the Eagle Valley News.) The sanitary sewer system is clearly overloaded and, to add an additional load on it by forcing those few residents that are not in a financial position to connect to the sanitary sewer at this time, is creating a real hardship on families, as well as seniors. I learned a long time ago that you cannot get blood out of a stone.
The planner, in his infinite wisdom, states that they are not going to get off scot-free. Firstly, the planner is not an elected councillor and cannot, and should not, set a policy. All residents will be connected at some point in time and a delayed hookup to the sanitary sewer is not going to hurt anybody. Furthermore, the septic systems in use now, when properly maintained, probably pollute less if at all, than an overloaded
sewer plant. The residential septic disposal systems don’t operate a whole lot different than the sanitary sewer. All the effluent from either system eventually perks through the ground and winds up in the lake at some point in time. If the district is short of money, perhaps a proposed land purchase could be postponed, especially since no purpose for the need of this has even been considered. The abandoned railway line is
also being considered for a park. All this to be paid for with borrowed money, of course, to be repaid with interest. Just how many parks does this town need? Of course a rollback in the ‘wages’ or honorariums of the mayor and council would be much appreciated and requested by most, if not all the taxpayers, as that amount of money could and would substantially reduce the operating cost of the town administration.
Abundance of reasons to replace Harper Perhaps I can be of some help to those who haven’t heard any good reason for replacing Stephen Harper. Did you know Harper is the first Canadian Prime Minister who has been found to be in contempt of Parliament? And that there are already more than a dozen books written which reveal Harper as a stealthy autocrat? In this sense, it is easy to agree that Harper trumps all those who were before him. One of the most recent books is Kevin Page’s Unaccountable: Truth and Lies on Parliament Hill. In March 2008, Page was appointed by the Conservatives to be the country’s first Parliamentary budget officer. The move fulfilled a Tory campaign prom-
ise to deliver greater transparency and accountability. But when Page challenged the government on several issues, he was simply vilified and his term was not extended. In this insider’s account, Page argues that democracy is being undermined by an increasingly autocratic government that does not respect facts that run counter to its political agenda. Readers will find that every book emphasizes the reasons why Canadians should be concerned. We learn of the breadth and depth of the Harper attack on institutions, policies and programs that embody values and principles showed by most Canadians today. And should one not have the time to read a
book, there is a summary of documented information on the Internet. Simply Google Harper: Serial Abuser of Power: The evidence is compiled.
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Columbia Shuswap Regional District often works with the non-profit Fraser Basin Council (FBC), which was formed in 1997 with a commitment to advance sustainability in B.C. Current chair Colin Hansen addressed directors at the Sept. 17 board meeting in Salmon Arm, telling them he was B.C.’s health minister in 2000 when E. coli in a water system in Walkerton, Ont. killed five people and made 2,500 extremely sick. “We knew then we had to have something in place,” he said. Hansen provided a brief overview of FBC, which covers more than 25 per cent of B.C.’s land mass, is home to 2.9 million people, has one of the world’s greatest salmon
river systems and a history of 10,000 years of aboriginal settlement. The watershed has faced unprecedented change in the last 200 years due to settlement and rapid growth, bringing with it four major areas of concern: declining fish stocks, water quality problems, sewage treatment issues and a lack of coordination and planning. Hansen described Fraser Basin Council’s sustainability vision as “social well-being supported by a vibrant economy sustained by a healthy environment.” And, in his one-anda-half years as chair, Hansen says he has become intimately aware of the Fraser Basin Council’s finances. “I am amazed at how much is done,” he said, noting revenue comes from federal, provincial and munici-
Shuswap man facing sexual assault charges A Shuswap man is facing charges of sexual interference with a person under 16, sexual exploitation and two counts of sexual assault. Brian George Standing, 64, is accused of the offences which are alleged to have taken place in Salmon Arm,
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that gets passed onto the taxpayer,” he said. “What is the plan for FBC going forward to help with interpreting the act and implementing strategies?” Hansen reassured Eliason that FBC was brought in to consult with the province and is now helping give advice on how the regulations are rolled out. Simpson explained Victoria is looking at a collaborative approach and Demenok added the B.C. government is relying on regions to bring their own approach. “It’s up to us to decide how much we spend,” he says. “I haven’t seen anything on mandatory requirements.” But Simpson was quick to point out that the drought of this year shows how important it is to manage the resource.
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in an earlier delegation to the board, Staff Sgt. Scott West had shared the problems the RCMP have in keeping up with the cigar boats. Sicamous Mayor Terry Rysz commented on the amount of staff time that would be required, to which Area F director Larry Morgan agreed, noting it would be a lot of work that might not get anywhere. Chief Administrative Officer Charles Hamilton, picked up the notion. “I am concerned that this is yet another project initiated by the board outside of the budget,” he said, noting a lack of resources and ability to enforce. “Here’s another one that’s got a lot of public cachet. Do this and the OCP review gets pushed back a couple of years. What’s the priority? Please be mindful of that.” The discussion came to a close with Martin recommending the matter be put into this year’s budget talks for further discussion.
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Despite the promise of a long, arduous and expensive process, several Columbia Shuswap Regional District directors want staff to look into regulating large, powerful, noisy boats on Shuswap Lake. The rigours of entering into such a process were made very clear in a teleconference call with Transport Canada safety officers Hilary Lawson and Joshua Jacob. The two explained that Transport Canada has exclusive jurisdiction over all navigable waters in Canada under the Canada Shipping Act, one of the few laws that can restrict boat operation. They were just as clear that Transport Canada is the court of last resort, when all stakeholders have been consulted and all other possible non-regulated solutions explored. “Even though Ottawa has the last word, the process is driven by the applicant,” said
Lawson. “They’re local concerns and that’s why the applicant is the lead. The process is supposed to determine the solution of a problem.” The safety officers also advised that it could take five to 10 years to move an application through the process and any resulting regulation would apply to all types of boats. “There’s an exhaustive list of things and it’s up to you and your stakeholders to come up with the solutions.” Much discussion around options followed the call, with Area E Rural Sicamous/ Malakwa director Martin pointing out finding a solution is going to be difficult. “We need to start the process and maybe we will find options,” suggested Mayor Nancy Cooper. Director Chad Eliason agreed, noting he is “cautiously optimistic” about RCMP assistance. “At some point we’re gonna be given responsibility for the lake,” he
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Oct. 8 Black Tie Dinner & Dance fundraiser for ALS at Eagle River Secondary School. Tickets are $20 and available at the Visitor Centre in the District building
Every Thursday
United Church Thrift Store open 10:00 am to 3 p.m.
Oct. 9 Ethical Wills Workshop Sicamous United Church 10:00 am – 11:00 am. Unlike a legal will which outlines who receives your worldly possessions, an ethical will is a heartfelt expression of what truly matters most in your life. Contact Rev. Juanita Austin 250-832-6385
Sicamous Strongstart 12:30-3:30 Parkview elementary 836-2871
Morning tailgate market Sicamous Royal Canadian Legion Branch 99 – Everyone welcome – sell anything – for details call Murray @250-836-2224.
Oct. 16 Early Years Fair 9:30 am to 11:30 am at the Sicamous & District Recreation Centre. Come and enjoy the displays, fish pond, crafts, circle time and snacks. For more information, call Gwyneth at 250836-3440. Monday to Friday Community Access Site at the Senior’s Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Internet & related services. Call Diana. 836-2446 Mon., Wed. & Fri Sicamous Strongstart 8:15-11:15 Parkview Elementary 836-2871
Ladies shuffleboard at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99 in Sicamous. 1pm-3pm. All ladies welcome. Malakwa Thrift Store between the 2 churches Open every Thursday 10-5. Seniors Meals provided, 12 noon in Common Room at the Haven. Every 2nd Thursday 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 250-8364788. 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.
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Every 4th Thursday monthly meeting of the Malakwa Community Association at 7:00 in the Learning Centre Library.
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.
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Sicamous Baby Talk 9 - 11 am Free drop-in program for parents & babies to 12 months of age. Sicamous health unit
Seniors Meals provided, 12 noon in Common Room at the Haven. Sicamous Strongstart 12:30-3:30 Parkview Elementary 836-2871
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Malakwa Parent & Tot ~ 10:00 – 12:00 pm ~ Malakwa Preschool Building. For more information call Gwyneth 250-836-3440 Girl Guides of Canada. Sparks - 2:15 pm at Parkview. Brownies - 3:30 pm at Legion. New members welcome! Leaders needed. 250-836-3366 or online: girlguides.ca United Church Thrift Store Open 10:00 am to 3 p.m. Lunch by a donation at the Seniors Activity Centre, 1091-Shuswap Avenue at 12 noon.
1st & 3rd Wed. Parkinsons Support Group Contact Don at 250-838-0794.
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Birthday Tea (formerly the OAPO) for members and friends at Seniors Activity Ctre 1:30 pm. Everyone is Welcome.
1st Friday of the month Sicamous Seniors Ctre general meeting 11 am followed by a great pot luck lunch. We encourage everyone to join us.
Lunch at noon. Everyone Welcome. At the Sicamous Seniors Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue.
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Pool Tournament at the Legion at 6:00 pm
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.
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KARMA YOGA (Gentle Hatha) Sundays 5:30 pm @ I Am Yoga. 60 minutes (Studio) KARMA MEDITATION CIRCLE ~Sundays 9:30 am ~ 30 minutes (Main Street Landing green space when it shines, studio when it rains.) * Suggested $5 min. donation or pay what you can!
Eagle Valley Brush & Palette Club meets at the Red Barn, 10am-3pm, Everyone welcome! For info call Carol 250-836-3135 or Amy 250836-4756. www.eaglevalleybrushandpalette. com
2nd 3rd and 4th Friday Wii Tournament at 10 am at the Sicamous Seniors Activity Centre - 1091 Shuswap Avenue. Everyone Welcome.
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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: Bev 836-3435 or Ed 836-4133
1st & 3rd Wed. Eagle Valley Photographic Arts Club meets at the Red Barn at 7 pm. Everyone Welcome.
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.
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, it may be challenging to express your true feelings, especially when you fear what others may think. Just do what feels comfortable to you.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, set personal feelings aside when dealing with professional matters. Allowing emotion to get in the way of your goals will only end up affecting you.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Take a sentimental journey with a loved one, Taurus. You never know what examining your emotions will uncover, and you will get to spend quality time together.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, this is a great time to try something new. Whether it’s a new food or a new experience you’ve been looking to try, dive right in and enjoy the excitement.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you can strike up a conversation with just about anyone this week. Your gift for gab makes you a fun person to have around and a welcome member to any new group.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, expect to be excited by a budding relationship in the weeks ahead. Open up to friends or family members so you can share this positive development with loved ones.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, someone may catch you off guard this week and you don’t have your go-to plan in place. Worry not, as you will rebound quickly and bounce back in a big way.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Waiting patiently this week will not get the job done, Aquarius. You may have to be more assertive to get things done. Others will understand and prove helpful.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, it may seem like everyone is hanging on every word you say this week. Don’t worry about performing, just continue to do what gravitates people toward you.
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VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, although you’re not a big fan of the spotlight, this week you will be asked to handle a situation on center stage. You just may enjoy the situation, so don’t fret about it. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, share your long-term goals with colleagues and you may find some unexpected allies. Support can only help your efforts even further.
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).
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, a problem at work seems tough to crack. Take your time and try a new approach, and you will be happy with the results. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS OCTOBER 7 Toni Braxton, Singer (48) OCTOBER 8 Matt Damon, Actor (45) OCTOBER 9 Tony Shalhoub, Actor (62) OCTOBER 10 David Lee Roth, Singer (60)
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Offering voters an alternative By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
To former Conservative voters in the NorthOkanagan Shuswap riding still on the fence, Chris George offers what may seem an unconventional solution: vote Green. Of course, a vote for the Green Party of Canada in the riding would be a vote for George, the party’s local candidate. Offering himself as an option for the undecided is George’s logical approach to the conundrum, based on an understanding that voters haven’t forgotten past Liberal (federally) and NDP (provincially) governments, and how he, as a Green MP, wouldn’t be encumbered by ideology or party line – that Greens can stick their necks out when needed to represent their ridings. “I can actually work together with different interests and different groups in the riding to come up with a consensus of opinion that I can then take to Ottawa to fairly represent the people here,” said George. Chris George was elected the riding’s Green Party candidate in July. The Notch Hill resident who is currently pursuing a bachelor of general studies, brings with him a diverse background in small business, three decades of volunteering, an affinity for information, numbers and policy and the experience of having run as the Shuswap’s B.C. Green Party candidate in the 2013 provincial election (in which he earned 2,186 votes – 9.26 per cent of the total vote). George says he also used to vote for the Progressive Conservative/ Social Democratic parties. “My parents were both small business people, this was their political agenda and I just sort of inherited it,” said George. “They always instilled in me that voting was a right, privilege and a duty, so I’ve gone out of my way to make sure that I’ve voted in every single
Green: North Okanagan-Shuswap Green candidate Chris George. Photo by Lachlan Labere election that I was eligible to do so.” But George said he was never satisfied with the partisan nature of politics and the simplified paradigms of leftand right-wing parties. It wasn’t until he heard a speech by former Green Party of Canada leader Jim Harris that George found a place to hang his hat. “He said their policy was economically conservative, socially responsible and environmentally sound, and that really struck a chord with me,” said George, who describes himself as a fiscally conservative person with a social
conscience. George contests the notion that the Greens are a party that only says “no.” He says this is the response only to extremist positions where an unbalanced approach is being taken. He points to the tar sands for example, noting the Greens are not looking to shut them down, but to stop their expansion, and instead start putting resources into secondary industry, such as refining, not in China but on Canadian soil. “If we actually deal with that product in Edmonton, we can run it through a state-of-the-
art refinery with appropriate environmental controls and make sure those jobs for Canadians aren’t being exported,” said George. One concern for George in this election is that people will be voting strategically, driven by personality over the issues. He calls this a mistake, one to which issues surrounding climate change, economic inequality and even health care have taken a back seat. He says this way of thinking only propagates the kind of apathy that kept 33,980 eligible voters from casting a ballot in 2013. One way of changing this, he says, is to have leaders who inspire, who are willing and able to speak from the heart, without script. “I think we need to roll back a generation, I guess, back to when people were aspirational and people actually voted what was in their hearts and kind of let the chips fall where they may.”
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Columbia Shuswap Regional District NOTICE OF ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS Shuswap Watershed Council Service Establishment Bylaw No. 5705 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of Electoral Areas C, D, E and F of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) and to the electors of the District of Sicamous that approval is being sought for Shuswap Watershed Council Service Establishment Bylaw No. 5705 by use of the alternative approval process. Approval to proceed with the adoption of this bylaw is being sought from the electors of Electoral Areas C, D, E, and F of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District and from the electors of the District of Sicamous. Bylaw No. 5705 will establish a service within all of Electoral Areas C, D, E and F of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District and within the District of Sicamous. The service proposed to be established under Bylaw No. 5705 is and means: the collaboration, promotion, protection and monitoring of water quality in those parts of the Shuswap Watershed that comprise the Service Area for the purposes of obtaining, coordinating and analyzing water quality monitoring data; protecting and improving water quality and promoting recreational water safety. The maximum amount that may be requisitioned annually for the service is $180,000.00, with the costs to be recovered by a parcel tax applied to each parcel in the service area. Based on the $180,000 annual tax requisition, the annual parcel tax is estimated to be $10.93 per parcel. This amount is subject to change dependent on the parcel tax roll which is verified annually in February of each year. The Board may proceed with adoption of Bylaw No. 5705 unless at least 10% of the electors of Electoral Areas C, D, E and F of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District and the District of Sicamous submit a signed Elector Response Form indicating their opposition to adoption of the bylaw by 4 PM on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at the address below: Deputy Manager of Corporate Administration Services Columbia Shuswap Regional District 555 Harbourfront Drive NE Box 978 SALMON ARM, BC V1E 4P1 The number of valid elector responses required to prevent the Board from proceeding with the establishment of the Shuswap Watershed Council Service proposed in Bylaw No. 5705 is 1,534. A copy of the Shuswap Watershed Council Service Establishment Bylaw No. 5705 is available for public inspection on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 through and including Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at the following locations: • CSRD office, 555 Harbourfront Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC between the hours of 9 AM and 4 PM, Monday to Friday (except Statutory Holidays) • CSRD website at www.csrd.bc.ca • District of Sicamous municipal office, 446 Main Street, Sicamous BC between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday (except Statutory Holidays). Elector Response Forms must be in the form established by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District and only those persons who qualify as electors of Electoral Areas C, D, E and F OR electors of the District of Sicamous are entitled to sign an Elector Response Form. Elector Response Forms are available at the CSRD office, on the CSRD website and at the District of Sicamous municipal office at the addresses above. Those persons eligible to sign the Elector Response Form may qualify as either resident electors OR non-resident electors as follows: • 18 years of age or older; and • Canadian citizen; and • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding November 17, 2015; and • resident of OR registered owner of real property in Electoral Area C, D, E, or F of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District OR the District of Sicamous for at least 30 days immediately prior to November 17, 2015, and • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. For additional information on the Alternative Approval Process, please contact: Lynda Shykora Deputy Manager, Corporate Administration Services Columbia Shuswap Regional District Phone: 250-833-5939 (direct) OR 250-832-8194 Toll-free: 1-888-248-2773 Email: lshykora@csrd.bc.ca
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Local poll to support strategic voting Candidates: Mixed response to poll’s intent and electoral reform. By Lachlan Labere Eagle Valley News
A non-partisan group of local citizens is moving ahead with a poll to assist voters who may wish to vote strategically. Speaking on the group’s behalf, Warren Bell said they are in the process of raising $1,250 to have Oraclepoll Research conduct the poll in the North Okanagan-Shuswap riding. The end result will be made available to assist voters with how they might vote. “The poll is to facilitate strategic voting on the part of individual citizens who are trying to decide which of the parties they will vote for if the party they would choose to vote for isn’t in a position to be elected‌,â€? said Bell, who expects the polling to take place sometime this week. “We’re going to publish the results for everybody to see, and give them to the candidates too so they can have them.â€? Bell said the intentions behind the poll is not to tell people how to vote. However, he said the current Conservative government, and the actions of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, are driving the poll. “I think if Prime Minister Harper had not been so inclined to move in directions that are quite different from the directions that‌ the previous Conservative governments, the previous Liberal governments, and of course the NDP, if he
hadn’t gone beyond where any of them have gone before, I think we wouldn’t be bothering to do this,� said Bell, noting he is part of another local group, Renewing Democracy Through Co-operation, whose members are keen to see the existing first-past-the-post electoral system replaced by a more progressive proportional system, which he says would make strategic voting unnecessary. “What happens when you get a proportional system are really quite compelling,� said Bell. “You get a greater turnout, you get more diversity, you get less contrast between one regime and the next, you don’t get a sort of swing from one side to the other, you get more parties involved, you get more negotiation involved, you get more co-operation involved.� Each of the North Okanagan Shuswap candidates had their own thoughts on the proposed poll and notion of electoral reform. Conservative candidate Mel Arnold, said he couldn’t believe people would abandon their political loyalty and vision to vote against something. “We have a party system in Canada because people believe in certain party policies and there are definitely differences between the major parties in this election,� said Arnold. “So why they would abandon their policies to end up with something they really don’t
want either is surprising to me.� Regarding electoral reform, Arnold said the Conservatives are not considering pro-
The poll is to facilitate strategic voting on the part of individual citizens‌ if the party they would choose to vote for isn’t in a position to be elected
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portional voting, that it would “lead to MPs being appointed in ridings where they actually weren’t elected by the greater portion of the vote. “Would they truly represent the riding’s interest at that point if that was the case?� said Arnold. The federal Liberals, Greens and NDP have each committed to
bringing an end to firstpast-the-post, with the Green Party of Canada and the NDP committed to a proportional voting system (the Greens would also lower the legal voting age to 16). The Liberals, however, have stated they would undertake a national engagement process that would consider electoral reform measures, including ranked ballots, mandatory and online voting and proportional representation. Back to the local poll, Green candidate Chris George has spoken against strategic voting, arguing people need to focus on the issues and vote with their heart. “It may well be people think they are doing the right thing, but I think we need to roll back a generation, I guess, back to when‌ people actually voted what was in their hearts and kind of let the chips fall where they may,â€? said George. NDP candidate Jacqui Gingras said she supports the grassroots
group and its efforts, but adds polls are not typically good predictors of outcomes. “We want absolutely to differentiate between polls and past results, which reflect evidence,â€? said Gingras. “Past voting results reflect evidence and according to the recent evidence‌ and the evidence, based on past results, clearly demonstrates that the NDP is best positioned to restore democracy to Canada.â€? Liberal candidate Cindy Derkaz, however, says basing the present election on past result is unreliable. She noted recent polling shows her party pushing past the Conservatives. “People want to see something as far away from Stephen Harper’s government as they can find. Going back to 2011 or 2008 is not at all helpful or predictive,â€? said Derkaz. As for voting strategically, Derkaz said people have to make up their own mind on who will do the best job for them as MP.
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