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Fire department saves New Life Assembly Keith McNeill Fast action by Clearwater Volunteer Fire Department and others is being credited with saving Clearwater’s New Life Assembly Church from fire. According to a fire department spokesperson, a call came in at 11:47 p.m. that an outbuilding behind the New Life Assembly Church was on fire. The initial call was from a resident who lived nearby on Schmidt Road. Upon arrival, the firefighters Left: Fire engulfs an outbuilding next to the New Life Assembly Church in Clearwater on Saturday night, Nov. 7. The outbuilding was totally destroyed but the church (visible in the left rear of the photo) sustained only minor damage. Photo by Sharon Menzel

found the outbuilding was indeed fully involved. The siding on the back of the church was melting as well. Twelve members of the department attended the fire, along with all five fire vehicles. Due to lack of a hydrant close by, the firefighters set up a water shuttle with two tankers and a drop tank. The shed contained firewood, a barbeque, and variety of lawn care equipment. A smaller metal building nearby contained a wood furnace for the church. The fire department requested a backhoe to pull the firewood apart, which saved time in getting the fire totally under control. At this time, the cause of the fire is undetermined. However, according to Clearwater RCMP, it is not considered suspicious.

Information session to Meeting with Digger look at business licensing River Shook and his father, Craig Shook, check out the paw of Digger, mascot of the Kamloops Blazers hockey team, during a game in Kamloops on Saturday evening, Nov. 7. Members of the Clearwater Novice hockey team played a four-minute scrimmage during the first intermission of the game. For more about the scrimmage, see page A12 inside. Photo submitted

Keith McNeill Do you own a business in Clearwater? Have you ever been asked to prove that your business exists by providing a business license number? Business owners and other interested persons are being invited to an information session on a proposed new business licensing and regulation bylaw to be held at Dutch Lake Community Centre on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m. The session is being put on by District of Clearwater in partnership with Clearwater and District Chamber of Commerce. According to a brochure from the District, besides giving business

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owners a way to prove that their businesses exist, business licensing would enable the municipality to monitor business activity within its jurisdiction. It would also facilitate compliance with regard to municipal bylaws, as well as fire, building and health regulations. Business licensing bylaws commonly regulate building safety, vehicle safety, business hours, location of adult-oriented businesses, canvassing or soliciting, and street vendors. Proposed license fees would range from $100 for service, homebased based and similar businesses, to $1,000 for escort services and medical marijuana production facilities.

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THANK YOU The family of Tim Downey-Richter would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and cards we received. A special thanks to the RCMP and the RCMP divers for bringing Tim home to us. Dr. Soles, the ambulance personal, Dr. Helmcken hospital staff, and Linda and George Reid. Thank you to the gentleman who drove me to the RCMP. And to all my friends who came to help in my recovery. Thank you all. Wanda Richter, Kelly Downey and families

Winners of coloring and other contests put on by Clearwater Fire Department at Raft River Elementary School as part of Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 4 – 10) celebrate their awards. Pictured are (back, l-r) Chase Prest, Abby Christenson, Sam Jensen, Ethan Smith, Hunter Breckenridge, Saya Stelter, (front, l-r) Makalu Hokai, Bailey Rotzetter, Dustin Hurst and fire chief Mike Smith. Photo by Grace Gormley

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IO N T K N I E DS! T T A It’s time for youngsters from LIttle Fort to Blue River to write a Christmas story for the Times’ annual Christmas Story Contest.

This year our young writers can tell us in 400 words or less about one of the two following themes: STORY #1: The littlest angel STORY #2: We found a reindeer on our back porch STORY #3: Christmas traditions at my house We would request any stories that have been typed to be emailed to us so we do not have to retype. Otherwise just scan them and send to: newsroom@clearwatertimes.com, or you can drop them off at the Times office. Winners in each age group will be announced in our Dec. 17th issue. PRIZES FOR EACH DIVISION: First $25, Second $15, Third $10. Contest open to students: Division 1 - Kindergarten to Grade 3 Division 2 - Grade 4 to Grade 7. Email your entries to: newsroom@clearwatertimes.com or drop off at our office Brookfield Mall, Clearwater by noon Friday, Nov. 27, 2015

Public survey to review library hours Times staff During its regular meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District board of directors approved a public survey to review library hours of operation for the library branches in Lytton, Barriere and Clearwater. There will be no change to the number of hours the branches are open, but rather the hours will be adjusted to suit the needs of the different communities. Agriculture commission to be created On the recommendation of the TNRD's committee of the whole, an agriculture advisory commission will be created to comment on appli-

cations and matters directly relating to the regional agriculture industry. Staff have been asked to draft a terms of reference and gauge industry support as well as potential board appointments. Tagline chosen for TNRD vignette “The Region of BC's Best” was chosen as the tagline message at the end of the TNRD vignette, as per the recommendation of the committee of the whole. Policy amendments approved The following policies received minor amendments and were approved for inclusion in the Board Policy Manual: 1.1.1 Orientation Education

Seminars and Strategic Planning Sessions 1.1.2 Correspondence from Directors 1.1.4 Remuneration for Accommodation Prior to and Following Meetings 1.1.9 Board of Directors Meetings Throughout the Region 1.2.1 Anonymous Correspondence to Directors and Staff 1.3.1 Volunteer Recognition Program 3.1.2 Computer and/or Portable Devise Usage and Social Media 5.1.2 Bursaries 6.1.2 Recovery of Public Asset Process Costs 7.2.1 Exempt Staff Lieu Time 14.1.2 Local Assistants to the Fire Commissioner Policy

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Learning how to get older with a healthy brain Almonds are among the best sources of Vitamin E. Others include olive oil and papaya. According to a handout given out during Wadlegger's presentation, ways to keep your brain young include: 1. get mental stimulation; 2. get physical exercise; 3. improve your diet by keeping the calories in check, eating the right foods, and getting enough of

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Your brain changes as you get older but there are ways to minimize any negative impacts, according to public health nurse Crystal Wadlegger. Speaking to a gathering of nearly 20 local seniors and others at Dutch Lake Community Centre on Nov. 3, Wadlegger Public health nurse Crystal Wadlegger gives a prelaid out a number sentation on getting older with a healthy brain to local steps to take in order seniors and others on Tuesday evening, Nov. 3. to get older with a Photo by Keith McNeill healthy brain. Free radicals the three B vitamins; caused by such things as chemicals in our envi4. improve your blood pressure through ronment or from stress can cause damage, but such things as regular exercise, staying lean, and can be controlled by eating foods containing reducing stress; anti-oxidants. 5. improve your blood sugar, again by staying Wadlegger compared the process to an apple lean, exercising regularly and eating right; turning brown when cut. Lemon juice spread 6. improve your cholesterol; over the cut apple acts as an anti-oxidant and 7. avoid tobacco; stops browning, she said. 8. don't abuse alcohol; Vitamins C and E are among the best anti9. care for your emotions; oxidants. 10. protect your head; and Good sources of Vitamin C include broccoli, 11. build social networks, because strong brussels sprouts and any fruit or vegetable that's social ties have been associated with lower blood orange or red. pressure and longer life expectancies. “Eat a rainbow a day,” Wadlegger said.

TRUE Consulting to be Clearwater's engineers Keith McNeill Clearwater town council has decided to waive its purchasing policy and allow the “sole sourcing” of engineering consulting services to TRUE Consulting. The councillors made that decision during their council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The decision will allow the municipality to hire the Kamloopsbased consulting company on a projectby-project basis and pay for the services based on TRUE's fee schedule. The arrangement is to be from Nov. 15, 2015 to Nov. 30, 2018. In a report to coun-

cil, chief administrative officer Leslie Groulx noted that TRUE was the engineer firm on record for the district from incorporation until 2010. It also was the engineering consultant for Clearwater Improvement District before incorporation. The long history means the staff members at TRUE have a good familiarity with Clearwater's sewer and water infrastructure, and its community planning. District of Clearwater has $32 million in tangible capital assets, Groulx pointed out, including land, buildings, roads, water, sewer, vehicles, equipment and machinery.

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B.C. forest management needs to improve Editor, The Times:

Last winter a person who burns slash at years-end showed me a video of a great pile of perfectly good logs going up in flames. I can't say the exact dimensions of this one particular pile or the truckloads that were in it but it was huge! Something about the wood being too far away to be hauled economically or some bad excuse like that. Ever since the Campbell-Clark (as Rafe Mair calls them) government took over (and they've been there a long time) the management of B.C's forest has been atrocious! I've seen as many as six freighters lined up in Nanaimo harbor waiting to be loaded with raw logs plus three in Ladysmith harbor. Off to China to be sawn up there. A year or so back I was on the Queen Charlottes – Haida Gwaii where I grew up. A friend was taking me for a tour of the former Macmillan Bloedel claim of Justkatla where he and I had both worked at one period of our lives. He took me up a road that had been built after I'd left. The view down into Stewart Bay was beautiful. What wasn't so spectacular was the large number of big cedar logs lying by the roadside, simply abandoned. We shook our heads on that one.

Letting the wolves to tend the sheep flocks has not been such a good idea. Yes, no doubt the NDPs forest practices were too restrictive but this “Do what you want and we'll rubber stamp” it has been disastrous for B.C.'s forestry sector. However, if one peruses B.C.'s media, one would never know. In fact, the Vancouver Sun and Province used a photo of a freighter loaded with raw logs as a symbol of B.C.'s forestry fitness. Just ship it all off to China, leave it in the bush to rot or be burned. In the meantime B.C.'s mills starve for wood. That's the way to do things — just close em all down. The one thing I can be proud of – my union UNIFOR of which I'm still an honorary member, has called for an end to the horrendous waste of fibre. Well they sure have an uphill battle there, with a media (the same media that tried to foist Honourable Harper off on us for another four or five years – they failed there) telling us that all is well in B.C.'s forests. Plus, with a rubber stamp “let the foxes look after the chicken coop” Ministry of Forests, it's really going to a hard one.

Dennis Peacock Clearwater, B.C.

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We could be the transition generation – or the terminal generation. It's our choice. By the end of this century, within the lifetimes of people alive today, the number of human beings on planet Earth, now over 7 billion, could be just a few hundred million, or even less. You cannot have infinite growth within a finite system. Sooner or later that growth must end, collapse, or expand into another, more open system. We have at least four sub-systems on our planet that are growing exponentially. The first is population. It is hard to define the carrying capacity of the Earth as it is closely tied to technology. Technology allows us to grow more food per hectare. It also allows us to control diseases better and to take other steps that allow people to live longer. There were 1.6 billion people in the world in 1900 and 6.1 billion in 2000. By 2050 this number could rise to more than 9 billion. The second sub-system experiencing exponential growth is technology. According to Moore's Law, the number of transistors in a dense integrated circuit has doubled about every two years. When we will reach the physical limits to growth with Moore's Law is not clear. Some say it will be within the next few decades, when transistors get into the sub-atomic size. Others say it won't be for centuries. While not an apparent limit to growth as such, an important boundary in the growth of technology will be when our machines become more intelligent than we are. Again, when that will happen is not clear, but it probably will be within the next few decades. A third example of exponential growth is industrialization (or matter-energy processing, as some might call it).

Back in 1972 the book “Limits to Growth” by the Club of Rome forecast that we would be facing general system collapse sometime around the middle of this century because of resource depletion or pollution. Despite efforts to discredit the study, its forecasts continue to be right on track. Human-caused climate change is perhaps the best example of the effects of matter-energy processing growth – and of our inability to deal with it. The fourth sub-system exhibiting exponential growth is the arms race. Despite the end of the Cold War, there are still tens of thousands of nuclear warheads on the Earth – enough to “bounce the rubble” several times over. More worrisome, the number of states with nuclear weapons or the capacity to create them continues to increase. The analogy of more people with matches in the powder magazine is hard to avoid. Other weapons of mass destruction, such as chemical or biological weapons, are no doubt continuing to increase in lethality. The lethality of conventional weapons also is increasing – so much so that their effects are merging into those of nuclear weapons. These are all cheery thoughts that many of us have become quite skilled at not thinking about. However, none of these problems, although serious, appear to be insoluble. For example, people in high technology cultures tend to have fewer children. Urbanization also reduces population growth. Perhaps most importantly in controlling the number of people in the world are equal rights and education for women and girls. The point is that we need to think about all four sub-systems together as one, and consider all alternatives openly and without bias.

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Theme for Clearwater-Wells Gray should be “Fire and Ice” Editor, The Times:

I have taken a number of business courses and read a few books on the matter. One of the recurring themes was the name of you choose for your business. Mankind has a tendency to allow his/her ego get in the way of something so simple as a name. People predominantly want to choose something cute or sideways intellectual to describe their offering. But the business gurus (who often disagree on many points) always agree on one thing: name it what it is. If it is a bakery, call it “The Bakery!” I propose we do the same with our community identity. This is something the town had discussed at length in the past but never really seemed to get a full grasp upon over the years. We looked over a number of other towns and seemed particularly amused with the western theme that some town had chosen. We truly admired Ladysmith's wall mural theme. Hope’s carved statues have had their influence on our little town. We looked around and found many admirable town identity offerings and unfortunately have started using them all. Unless I am mistaken, our identity does not seem clearly defined. There seems to be a number of themes throughout. Right from private homeowners to town council we find well thought out individual ideas of what we are about. I was particularly abhorred by the Wells Gray Park sign in our roundabout and its lack of understanding.

So what do I feel should be our visual identify? It is what it has been forever and we took it so much for granted that only a quiet few recognized it. We are and have been for a very long time identified by “Fire and Ice.” Wells Gray Park is known as a park created by fire and ice. While we take evidence of volcanic activity for granted, others look on it with awe. The town is working together with an interest group to create a UNESCO site dedicated to volcanic features, including our Buck Hill! It isn’t what other towns are, it is far better! It doesn’t take much imagination to think how inexpensive and easy it would be to find sufficient volcanic rock to decorate our signs and buildings. How our winter carnival could be our “Ice Carnival.” How our menus could include “Lava Sauce.” How an ice cream deserts in a restaurants could be called the “Pyramid” or with a hot topping, “Fire and Ice.” Or how about our school, when teaching about volcanoes, actually visiting a volcano! It’s in our back yard – how cost effective would that field trip be! Did you know that we have the remnants of one of the greatest battle of all time? Larger than Ali and Frazier; larger than David and Goliath; larger than Godzilla and Superman? Pyramid Mountain was a volcano that fought with a glacier and lost. Just imagine the intensity of a battle of that magnitude!

Randy Hedlund Clearwater, B.C.

Clearwater responds to the Syrian refugee crisis Editor, The Times:

Professor Daniel Heibert of the Department of Geography at University of British Columbia recently presented a webinar regarding the Syrian refugee crisis. As of October 13 of this year, 593,432 people have arrived into Europe by sea, and 3,103 people have either died or are missing in this migration. Many factions within Syria are fighting for control with no “endpoint” in sight. Heibert showed photos of the utter devastation by the bombing of cities like Hama, north of Damascus. In a population of 22 million people in 2010, 250,000 to 300,000 people have been killed, one million people injured, six to seven million people internally displaced, five million people have fled the country and five to six million people are preparing to flee. It may take up to five years to see the end of this massive displacement. Turkey, Greece and surrounding countries are groaning under the numbers of people entering. Many countries are mobilizing to meet the humanitarian needs of this migration.

Some countries are less welcoming and anti-refugee organizations are forming. There are many demands of the European Union, as not all countries have an open border policy and some countries are more financially able than others to support this huge influx of people. Sweden is offering permanent residence to Syrians. Germany expected 800,000 asylum claims and now has over one million. Germany also offers permanent residence. There is a massive mobilization of volunteers in Germany. Germany’s priorities are to assess refugee claims, provide accommodation, health care and education with a cost of over 6 billion Euros. As of October 31, approximately 2,500 Syrian have been processed and landed in Canada. These figures are staggering and there is nowhere near a global solution for this huge humanitarian crisis. After a meeting in October to gage the interest of Clearwater, it was determined that Clearwater’s response to this humanitarian disaster would be to host a family. Through the federal govern-

ment’s blended visa office referral program and with the expert assistance of Refugees and Friends Together (RAFT) a young family consisting of a husband, wife and young daughter has been assigned to Clearwater. As this family is currently in Lebanon and there is much paperwork to do it, is unknown at this time when they will arrive in Clearwater. It is RAFT in Clearwater’s commitment to help this family for a year to settle and become independent. This includes financial support for six months with the federal government providing financial support for the other six months. Accommodation has been arranged and financial support is beginning to be pledged. Lists are being made of folks who are interested in supporting by teaching English, helping with community orientation, transportation and fundraising. To find out how to contribute to this humanitarian program, check out Refugees and Friends in Clearwater on Facebook or call 250-674-3615 for more information.

Sandra Holmes Clearwater, B.C.

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YEARS AGO:

Clearwater Timber Products installed a new barker and chipper at Camp 2 sawmill. Material that formerly had been burned was being shipped to Kamloops by truck to the new pulp mill. Davie Fulton won the federal election in the Kamloops riding by

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a wide margin. Voter turnout in Clearwater was 64.5 per cent, with 263 out of 403 on the voters' list turning out.

YEARS AGO: The 80 persons at an attendance area meeting in Clearwater voted unanimously against School District 26 (Birch Island) amalgam-

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School District 26 was to hold its first election-at-large for trustees. Incumbents Ernie Graffunder and Bill Anderson were

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being challenged in Area A. Dale Conarroe of Blue River and Ronaye Havisto of Avola were contesting the seat vacated by longtime trustee Earl Miller of Blue River.

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A new T-bar would make Clearwater ski hill among the top 25 resorts for its size in the province, said ski resort consultant Al Raine, husband of former skiing champion Nancy Greene. A Clearwater group started an amateur wrestling club. A demonstration was to be held at CSS.

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Bert Walker, Upper Clearwater representative on the TNRD Television, Parks and Cemetery committee, reported that the area had received television reception for the first time. Area A direc-

tor Hans Krauseneck said preparations were underway to upgrade the signal for the balance of Area A.

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Jack Braaksma and Debby Mayer were the only challengers for positions on the board of School District 26 who were prepared to say unequivocally that they would roll back controversial pay increases trustees had voted for themselves. The board had doubled trustees' pay from $5,000 per year to $10,000.

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Community support was urgently required to prevent Clearwater and District Highway Rescue Society from losing two $5,000 annual grants it received from TNRD for its operations in Areas A (Clearwater-Vavenby) and B (Blue RiverAvola). A discrepancy

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B.C. Parks was considering granting exclusive permits for certain recreational activities in Wells Gray Park, but was not getting much support from the park's public advisory committee. "Exclusive permits are worth a lot of money," said Gilles Valade, a committee member. "I know people who are sitting on a backcountry permit that's worth $3.5 million ... a ski permit on Crown land."

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About a dozen residents signed a letter asking for a streetlight to be located at the end of Sunshine Valley Road (the junction with Old North Thompson Highway) closest to Brookfield Mall. During the Nov. 4 - 6 weekend police issued four 24-hour suspensions to persons who had been drinking and driving. Twentyfour hour suspensions under the Motor Vehicle Act were usually issued when a driver is

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About 450 people took part in Remembrance Day ceremonies at the cenotaph in Reg Small Park. Murray Coell, B.C.'s new Minister of Environment, went on a short tour of Wells Gray Park with MLA Terry Lake, Mayor John Harwood, Wells Gray Country TNRD director Tim Pennell and others. Signs and roads were two of the topics discussed.

YEAR AGO:

More than 80 people turned up for an election forum held at the new Dutch Lake Community Centre. Those attending heard from candidates seeking the positions of North Thompson (Clearwater-Blue River) school trustee, TNRD director for Area A (Wells Gray Country), District of Clearwater councillor, and mayor of Clearwater. A full-page feature highlighted the history of Safety Mart since its opening in 1973 by Ken Kjenstad and Ralph Sunderman. The store was due to close with the opening of the new Buy-Low.

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North Thompson Metis to celebrate Louis Riel Day North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Centre In British Columbia, 232,290 people have an Aboriginal identity, representing 16.6 per cent of the total Aboriginal population. There are also 69,475 Métis (15.4 per cent) in the province. In The North Thompson Valley the Métis people make up 4.3 per cent. The Métis are recognized by the government as one of the recognized Aboriginal peoples in Canada. They developed as the mixed-race descendants of unions between, generally, First Nations women and European men, but over time there were more intermarriages within the group. The term historically described all mixed-race people of First Nations and European ancestry. Within generations in the 19th century, particularly in central and western Canada, a distinct Métis culture developed. Since the late 20th century, the Métis people have been recognized as an Aboriginal people, with formal recognition equal to that given to the Inuit and First Nations peoples. Louis Riel Day is perhaps one of the most significant days in our history as Métis people. This day is a day of celebration of who we are as a unique people, with our culture and traditions independent of other Aboriginal peoples. The Métis people of the North Thompson Valley are proud of their culture and love to share their stories, knowledge, and traditions with all

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who are interested in learning. North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Centre representative Cindy Wilgosh says, “We love to share this with people at our Cultural Centre in Clearwater, and especially during our upcoming Louis Riel Day this coming Sunday.” Louis Riel Day commemorates the anniversary of the execution of Riel on Nov. 16, 1885, at Regina, Saskatchewan. Riel made the ultimate sacrifice for his people defending Métis Rights, and so on this day Métis honour and celebrate Louis Riel in recognition of being a great Leader of the Métis Peoples, Father of Manitoba Métis Hero. Wilgosh says, “Louis Riel Day is the day we proudly proclaim our Métis ancestry “Kishchee tey mo’yawn aen li Michif wi’yawn “We are proud to be Métis”. Louis Riel Day in the North Thompson will be celebrated on Sunday, Nov. 15, at the North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Centre, #211-117 Clearwater Station Road, Clearwater. The event

will run from 12 noon until approximately 4 p.m. “There will be food, games, fun, information, music, and much more,” says Wilgosh “No tickets needed – by donation only, and everyone is invited to attend.” The North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Centre is the only off reserve Centre for Aboriginal peoples in the North Thompson Valley; respecting and honouring the Simpcw First Nation in whose traditional territory the Cultural Centre sits. The Centre has been operating since 2009 and became a registered nonprofit society in March of 2013. The main focus of the Centre is to share and create awareness of all the Aboriginal people of the North Thompson Valley; believing that all people, both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal, must work together to make good things happen. The Centre serves as a drop-in for area community members and visitors, hosts an area for a museum with the history of Aboriginal and Métis people, provides a gift shop featuring many local artists, teaches Aboriginal culture to all ages through storytelling and making traditional crafts and workshops, volunteers at other community events from Barriere to Blue River, and works closely with Aboriginal Engagement Success By 6. Check out their website: www.aboriginalculture.ca or ww.aboriginalculture. ca/home and also on Facebook.

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The significance of the tipi The tipi of the Northern Plains Aboriginals is much more than a shelter. It embodies many of the values so important to Native traditions and culture. The fifteen poles represent the following values: Obedience We learn by listening to traditional stories, by listening to our parents or guardians, our fellow students and our teachers. We learn by their behavior and their reminders, so that we know what is right and what is wrong. Happiness We must show some enthusiasm to encourage others at social functions. Our actions will make our ancestors happy in the next world. Respect We must give honour to our elders and fellow students and the strangers that come to visit our community. We must honour other peoples’ basic rights. Love If we are to live in harmony we must accept one another as we are and accept others who are not in our circle. Love means to be kind and good to one another. Humility We are not above or below others in the circle of life. We feel humbled when we understand our relationship with creation. We are so small compared to the majestic expanse of creation. “We are just a strand in a web of life,” and we respect and value life. Faith We must learn to believe and trust others, to believe in a power greater than ourselves who we worship and who gives us strength to be a worthy member of the human race. Kinship Our family is important to us. This includes our parents, our brothers and sisters who love us and give us roots, the roots that tie us to the lifeblood of the earth. It also includes extended family: grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, inlaws and children. These are also our brothers and sisters and they give us a sense of belonging to a community. Strength We must learn to be patient in times of trouble and not to complain but to endure and show understanding. We must accept difficulties and tragedies so that we may give others strength to accept their own difficulties and tragedies. Cleanliness We must learn not to inflict ills on others, for we do it to ourselves. Clean thoughts come from a clean mind and this comes from Indian spirituality. Good health habits also

reflect a clean mind. Good Child Rearing Children are unique and blessed with the gift of life. We are responsible for their well being, spiritually, emotionally and physically, and for their intellectual development. They represent the continuity of our circle of life which we perceive to be the Creator’s will. Thankfulness We learn to give thanks for all the kind things others do for us, and for the Creator’s bounty that we are privileged to share with others in the spirit of love. Hope We must hope for better things to make life easier for us, our families and the community, both materially and spiritually. Sharing We learn to be part of the family by helping in providing food or other basic needs. This is sharing responsibilities in order to enjoy them. Ultimate Protection The ultimate responsibility to achieve is “health for a balanced caring for the body, mind, emotions and the spirit of the individual, the family, the community and the nation.” Control Flaps We are all connected by relationships and we depend on each other.

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Thief takes driver's license Clearwater RCMP report that on Tuesday, Nov. 3, overnight there was a theft of a driver's licence from a vehicle on Scott Rd. Police would like to remind everyone not to keep valuables, including identification, in their vehicle. These items become targets for the opportunistic thief walking by. Chainsaws taken from house On Nov. 4, police received a report of the theft of two Stihl chainsaws from a residence on Old North Thompson Highway the previous day. Anyone with information, please contact the RCMP (250-674-2237) or Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-8477) Unsafe driver gets ticket On Nov. 5, Clearwater RCMP received a traffic complaint of a vehicle passing unsafely near Little Fort. The Chevrolet pickup was stopped and the driver received a violation ticket for fail to

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Time to adjust to challenging winter driving conditions Submitted In the Southern Interior, speed-related crashes that result in injury or fatality increase by over 90 per cent between November and January – totalling over 80 crashes each of these months. Driving too fast for the road conditions is a factor in most speed related crashes. That's why ICBC and police are appealing to Southern Interior drivers to adjust their driving for the road conditions they encounter. In poor weather, slow down, increase your following distance and allow extra travel time. Throughout November, police across B.C. will be looking for drivers travelling at unsafe speeds. Top five tips for Southern Interior drivers: • Ice and snow

Lorena Traub uses a lug wrench to tighten the nuts holding a winter tire to her car. Clearwater RCMP plan to hold roadchecks over the next few weeks to ensure people have adequate tires on their vehicles. Photo by Keith McNeill

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The CYMHSU Collaborative, funded by the Shared Care Committee with support from the Ministry of Health and Doctors of BC, involves multiple organizations and ministries all working together to increase the number of children, youth, and their families receiving timely access to mental health services and support in the Interior Health region. https://www.divisionsbc.ca/rural-remote/mentalhealth The Clearwater CYMHSU is looking for a Project Lead with the following qualifications: Preferred Education. Training and Experience • Diploma or Degree in health care, counselling, project management, business administration, or related discipline such as organizational development or leadership or a combination of education and experience • Recent, related experience in project coordination, change management, and organizational development and or primary care • Knowledge or experience with Child and Youth Mental Health and/or Substance Use is preferred Preferred Skills and Abilities • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing • Proven ability to use Microsoft-Office Suite of tools for collection and presentation of information e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel • Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others • Proven ability to plan, lead, coordinate and inspire positive change

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MP McLeod’s choice, Ambrose, takes interim helm of the Conservative Party of Canada Cam Fortems – Kamloops This Week KamloopsThompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod applauded the choice last Thursday of former Conservative health minister Rona Ambrose as interim leader of the party. Conservative MPs and senators voted to see Ambrose guide the party over the coming months as it chooses a permanent leader to replace Stephen Harper. McLeod is former parliamentary secretary to Ambrose, who visited Kamloops during the election campaign. “As I reflected on a number of her attributes, her reasonable fluency in French and previous experience in opposition, she was my top choice,” McLeod said. As interim leader, Ambrose has taken herself out of the running to become eventual party leader. Under Conservative rules, the interim leader cannot run for permanent status within the party. “I feel that does give a competitive advantage,” McLeod said. On the government side, Thompson Rivers University political scientist Derek Cook called appointment of Jody Wilson-Raybould as minister of justice “a remarkable change for the federal government.” Wilson-Raybould, a former Crown lawyer and now Vancouver MP, was regional chief in B.C. for the Assembly of First Nations. Cook said he expects one of her first acts will be to launch a long-sought inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women, particularly on Northern B.C.’s Highway of Tears. Cook also noted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointment of Ontario academic and human-rights lawyer Catherine

McKenna as environment minister. “These [two ministers] are very capable women who have raised expectations,” he said. Despite the appointment of women to half the cabinet positions, how-

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Sports Junior girls take on Barriere Left: Clearwater Secondary School junior girls volleyball player Keltie Arndt lines up for a serve during a game against Barriere at CSS on Monday, Nov. 2. The local squad lost closely fought games to Barriere but came back to defeat St. Ann's. The Junior Raider girls finished league play on Monday versus Kamloops Christian School and Sahali in Kamloops and will participate in the league windup tournament on Nov. 13 and 14. They played in a tournament at St. Ann's on Oct 16-17 and took second place. Photos by Keith McNeill

Novices show their stuff Members of the Clearwater Novice hockey team scramble in front of the net during a four-minute scrimmage held during the first intermission at a Kamloops Blazers hockey game. The session was held in Kamloops on Saturday evening, Nov. 7. Photo submitted

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Right: Savannah Dee of the Clearwater Secondary School junior girls volleyball team bunts the ball over the net during a game against Barriere on Nov. 2.

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While snow accumulates up on the hills, riders are getting a treat in town as the 2015 B.C. Snow Show comes to Vernon. The provincial event has outgrown its old venue and has moved to Kal Tire Place, where it will span not one, but now two days: Friday, Nov. 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. “Vernon Snowmobile Association with the

British Columbia Snowmobile Association and Let’s Ride BC are putting on this provincial event,” said Jackie Moore, event co-ordinator. “And it is now a two-day event. “Our main objective for this event is to promote avalanche awareness and safety. We are having free seminars for the public about being aware of the dangers and making sure you are prepared for it.” Admission is by donation with all proceeds from the door going to the Easter Seals Snow A Rama

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Cash or cheques can be dropped off at the Food Bank or by mail to 741 Clearwater Village Road, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N1. Food Donations: dropped off at the Food Bank, Clearwater Credit Union or at Buy-Low Foods

250-674-3402 • info@clearwaterbcfoodbank.ca

Kids Campaign. “We have just under 60 vendors coming from all over B.C. and some from Alberta,” said Moore. “The vendors will have all the newest snowmobiles, snowbikes, riding gear and accessories. “We also have about 25 pro riders coming to sign autographs and answer questions.” Some of the top snow shredders visiting the event include: Brett Turcotte, Reagan Sieg, Cody McNolty, Derek Wood, Cody Borchers, Shane Hansen, Stephanie Steezy, Brock Hoyer, Nadine Overwater and Julie Ann Chapman. There will also be door prizes and other giveaways. Food and beverages will also be available at Kal Tire Place.

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Three B.C. ministers Promoting in Trudeau cabinet “12 By Tom Fletcher, Black Press

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed three rookie B.C. MPs to his new cabinet, all from the Lower Mainland. Vancouver South MP Harjit Sajjan, a former LieutenantColonel in the Canadian Forces who served three tours in Afghanistan, is the new Minister of Defence. He was a Vancouver Police officer for 11 years before running for Parliament

Vancouver South MP Harjit Sajjan

in the Oct. 19 election. VancouverGranville MP Jody Wilson-Raybould, another first-time candidate elected to the new riding of Vancouver-Granville, is appointed Justice Minister. WilsonRaybould is a former Crown prosecutor and

served as B.C. regional chief for the Assembly of First Nations before running for national office.

Carla Qualtrough will be strong, passionate advocates not just for our province, but for our shared priorities, like renewing the Softwood Lumber Agreement, LNG development, increasing support for international trade, investing in infrastructure and immigration, as well as fully including

Delta MP Carla Qualtrough

Delta MP Carla Qualtrough is appointed minister for Sport and Persons with Disabilities. A lawyer and specialist in disabilities who is visually impaired, Qualtrough won three medals in swimming at the 1988 and 1992 Paralympic Games. B.C. Premier Christy Clark congratulated the new B.C. MPs, part of a contingent of 17 elected with the Liberal majority in Ottawa. "I am pleased to see British Columbia will be well represented at the cabinet table," Clark said in a statement Wednesday. "I know ministers Jody Wilson-Raybould, Harjit Sajjan and

Alcoholics Anonymous

sunshine Group

Elks Hall Tuesdays 8 pm, 72 Taren Drive. open to everyone. For info contact Wendy 250-587-0026

Vancouver-Granville MP Jody Wilson-Raybould

First Nations in our diverse economy."

Days in December” Avola author Eleanor Deckert (r) takes part in a book-signing for her new book, “12 Days in December,” held at Clearwater Library on Thursday, Nov. 5. She plans to hold more events at the library on Nov. 12 at noon and Nov. 13, 1 – 6 p.m. In the photo are (back, l-r) Kevin Deckert, Eleanor Deckert, and (front) Fran McRae, a former Avola resident who played an important role in bringing the Deckerts to the community many years ago. Photo by Keith McNeill

Clearwater Christian Church Non-denominational congregation in fellowship with the broader Christian community in the area.

Meeting at: 11 Lodge Drive Wayne Richardson (Pastor)

Sunday Worship Service 10 am On the Web: www.clchch.com For information 250.674.7073 or 250.674.2912

VAVENBY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

3083 Capostinsky Rd. • Service 11 a.m. Sunday Morning Celebration Services Ian Moilliet Pastor 250-676-9574 Non Denominational

St James Catholic Church Sunday Service Mass 11am - 12pm

324 Clearwater Village Road 1-250-372-2581

Your places of worship Clearwater Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor John Masigan Saturday Service - 10am Clearwater Christian Church Ph. 250-674-3468

TRINITY SHARED MINISTRY Anglican, Lutheran & United Meeting at St. James Catholic Church

Worship Sunday 9am

Rev. Brian Krushel

Office: 250-672-5653 • ntunitedpc@gmail.com www.norththompsonpc.ca

Church Directory Clearwater Living Streams Christian Fellowship Meeting at New Life Assembly every Sunday 4:00pm

Contact Dave Meehan 250-674-3217 email: livingstreams@hotmail.com Clearwater Community Church open to everyone - all denominations

CLEARWATER NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY Dan Daase - Pastor Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am

(Kids church during service) Wednesdays Am Ladies Bible Study

Phone: 250-674-2345

308 W Old N Thompson Hwy

CLEARWATER COMMUNITY BAPTIST 24E Old North Thompson Hwy

Worship Service 10:30

Pastor Doug Spinney 250.674.3624 www.ccbaptist.ca

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Disability assistance restrictions eased By Tom Fletcher, Black Press Parents, advocates for the disabled and even the opposition critic applauded the B.C. government's move to increase financial independence for people receiving disability assistance payments. Social Development Minister Michelle Stilwell has announced that effective Dec. 1, recipients will be able to receive financial gifts and inheritances of up to $100,000 without affecting their monthly payments. The current lifetime limit is $5,000 per person, after which assistance payments are reduced. Stilwell said the change affects 96,000 people in B.C. who receive disability assistance. "It's available to all those individuals,

and of course it would depend on their personal situations, their family support, friend support, whether they're working

“ ”

It's available to all those individuals, and of course it would depend on their personal situations, ... Social Development Minister Michelle Stilwell

or not working," Stilwell said. "And those are definitely changes that we're trying to encourage as well, to help individuals to

get into the workforce, so they can create opportunities for themselves to earn and to save." The government previously raised the earned income exemption so people can earn up to $9,600 a year without reduction of their disability assistance, and has encouraged B.C. businesses to hire disabled people. James Ho, a member of the minister's council on employment and accessibility, called the gift and inheritance policy "a quantum leap forward" for disabled people like his son. Kathy Bromley, a disability advocate whose daughter attends Simon Fraser University, struggled to control her emotions at a ceremony at the B.C. legislature announcing the change Nov. 5.

"Just because Shannon was born with a disability and needs help to brush her teeth and put her coat on … she needs to have a good reason to wake up every morning," Bromley said. NDP social development critic Michelle Mungall the change is "definitely good news" for those who can take advantage of it. "I know with some of the families that I've been working with, people have come forward wanting to help them out, and they haven't been able to because of the gift rule," Mungall said. "But at the end of the day, what we know is that the income assistance rates are very low, they are leaving people in poverty, and we see policies like the maternity leave clawback."

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Thought of the week Be nice to people on your way up because you’ll meet them on your way down.

~Wilson Mizner

Wells Gray Country UPCOMING EVENTS

Nov. 12: Clearwater Ski Hill AGM at 7:00pm. Clearwater Ski Lodge. (250)674-3848 Nov. 14: Legion Dinner, 257 Glen Rd, doors open 5 pm, adults $12; children 7-12 yrs, $6; 2-6 yrs, $3. Nov. 14-15: Bazaar, Blackpool Hall, 10am – 3 pm Nov. 17: Public Info meeting on Business licencing & regulation bylaw No. 124, 7 pm, Multi-purpose rm at DLCC. Nov. 21 – 22: Craft Fair, Elks Hall, 9 am – 3 pm Nov. 21:Legion Dinner, 257 Glen Rd, doors open 5 pm, adults $12; children 7-12 yrs, $6; 2-6 yrs, $3.

Nov. 26-Dec. 1: Christmas at the Cottage photograph and craft sale. 11 am – 8 pm daily, 3684 Birch Island, Lost Creek Rd, Vavenby. Nov. 27: Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy concert, 7 pm DLCC. Tickets: under 18, $28; 18+ $39.50. Info 250-674-3530 Nov. 29: 3rd Annual Lights to Remember, Memorial Tribute 3pm at the Clearwater Lodge. Call Eileen for info 250-674-2400 Dec. 13: Craft Sale, 9 am – 3 pm, Elks Hall Dec. 11: Welcome to Winter Dance, Blue River Upper Legion Hall

ONGOING EVENTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT • Indoor Market: Every Saturday May – Oct, 9 am – 12 noon, Elks Hall. • Tuesday Morning Coffee (TMC): Meets 10am – 11:30 @ Clearwater Community Baptist Church. All women and children welcome. (9:3010 am Bible Study). Info 250-674-3624 • Women in Business Luncheon: Last Wed. of the mth at Wells Gray Inn, 12–2 pm. Preregister at 250-674-2700 • Clearwater Choir: Youth 3:30 - 5 pm; Adult 6:30 - 9 pm, Tuesdays, Clearwater Christian Church • Crafts & Conversations with Cheryl. Tuesdays 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the North Thompson Aboriginal Sharing Center. Phone 250-6743703 for more info. • Clearwater Farmers’ Market May – Oct. Saturdays 9am– Noon. For more info please call Anne at 250-674-3444. • M&M (Mrs. & Ms.) Social. Last Sun of the mth Wells Gray Inn. 1pm: 250-587-6503 • Blackpool Community Hall Coffee House; Local musicians – 2nd Fri. of the mth. 6:30pm. Concession, $3 or 2 for $5. • Clearwater Elks Bingo - 2nd & 4th Wed. Elks Hall 5pm, Info call Phyllis 250-674-3535 • Cribbage Wed. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 12:30 pm. • Fun Darts Fri. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 6 pm. • Upstream Community and Heritage Society open house Tuesdays: 9am-9pm @ Avola School House, various activities. Info ph Fay 250-678-5302. • Voices United Community Choir- every Wednesday, 4:30-5:30 at the Catholic Church of St. James. • Thompson Valley Quilters. Meet 2nd Wed. and 3rd Mon. of the mth at NTAC in the DLCC, 9 am - 4 pm. Info Linda 250-674-3437 or Dorothy 250-676-9270 • Vavenby Needle Arts Group. Meet every Tues. 11am - 4pm at Vavenby Community Center. Info Dorothy 250-676-9270 CHILDREN & FAMILIES • Racoon StrongStart - Raft River Elem school days Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 8:45-11:45am • Racoon StrongStart - Vavenby Elm school days Wed 8:50-11:50am • Clearwater Breastfeeding Group: 3rd Wed. of every month 7:30pm @ YCS • Mother Goose - Monday mornings, reg. Kerry 250-674-3530 HEALTH & HEALING • Hospice Grief Support: 2nd Thur of every mth, NT Funeral Home 1-3

pm, info 250-674-2400 • Shambhala Meditation Group: meets every Tuesday at Forest House 6:30-8:00 pm. Info: 250-674-3233. • Connections Healing Rooms - Wed. 1-3pm (except stat. holidays). 86 Young Rd. No charge. Sponsored by Living Streams Christian Church. www.healingrooms.com. • Healthy Choices – Tues 9am Clearwater Christian Church bsmnt (behind Fields). $2/wk drop-in free. Kim 250-674-0224 • Clearwater & District Hospice 3rd Mon. Sept-Jun 10am Legion 778208-0137. RECREATION • Drop-in soccer: May-Sept. Tuesdays & Thursday at 7pm at CSS field. Everyone welcome! • Bowling: Mon. 10–12pm & 1-3pm; Thurs., 1-3pm. Seniors Centre at Evergreen Acres. 250-674-3675 • Clearwater Sno-Drifters: 1st Thurs every mth. 250-676-9414 • CNT Rod & Gun Club: 3rd Tues. of the mth. Blackpool Hall 7pm Nov., Jan., & Mar. AGM in May • Volleyball: Winter, dates TBA, at Clearwater Secondary School Gym, $2 drop in. Info: 250-674-1878. • Youth Group: ages 12-18, Sat. 7-10 pm Dutch Lake Community Center, info 250-674-2600 • Yoga Tree – Call or email Annie 250-674-2468 annie.pomme@ hotmail.com • Core Strength Fitness. Tuesdays. 10-11am 250-674-0001 • Badminton: Mon & Wed, Oct – Mar, CSS gym, 7:30-9:30 pm, $3 drop-in fee, info 250-674-2518 • Drop in Basketball: Winter, dates TBA, $2 drop in at Clearwater Secondary School Gym. Info: 250-674-1878 • Slo-Pitch: Clearwater mixed Slo-Pitch league May – July. Contact Carmen Archibald 778-208-1773, 250-674-2632 • Drop in Soccer: June -Sept, tues and Thurs, 6:30-8:00 PM, CSS field, $2 drop in, grade 8 to adult SENIORS • BUNCO: 3rd Tue of every mth, Dutch Lake Seniors Drop-in Centre, 1:30 – 3 pm, info 250-674-2400 • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society 3rd Sun Social Meet at the Wells Gray Hotel at 12:30pm for lunch or dessert, & chat • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society Book Club Last Thursday of the mth 2pm at the library. All seniors welcome. • WGCSS Writers Circle: Meets 1st & 3rd Thur. @ Library

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The Coldwell family wants to extend our appreciation and thanks for all the support and assistance during the loss of Jack Coldwell. A special thank you to Carole Cross and many others. Thank goodness for family and friends.

Coming Events Craft Fair Nov. 26 from 4:30pm-8:30pm Stop by Barriere Secondary and have a FREE coffee/tea while you shop! Enjoy Christmas shopping with many of the students’ projects for sale, fresh baking, along with many talented community members. Rent a table $5 each with a food bank donation or $10 without one. Please contact Sandra 250-672-9515 Admission is $1 or food bank donation Lions Hall Book Sale Saturday Nov. 28, 9am - 2pm Fiction, Non Fiction, all types of books Royal Purple 50th Anniversary Tea Sat. Nov. 21, 2-4 pm at Wells Gray Inn - Monroe Room Spaghetti Dinner $10 Lions Hall Fund Raiser Monday Nov. 23 5pm-7pm Dessert Auction as well

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Lost & Found Found: Child’s necklace. Found Halloween night on Jenkins Road. Claim at Clearwater Times office - 14-74 Young Road, Brookfield Mall. Found: Combination trigger lock. Found at NT Rod & Gun Club range. Ph. 250-674-3768 to identify.

Sports & Recreation Cross Country Ski Equipment will be displayed at the NoHost Bazaar in Barriere on Nov. 21 by the North Thompson Recreation Society and arrangements can be made to rent for the season. Call Mary 250-672-5802

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Employment Automotive Barriere A-A Meetings Every Tuesday at 7:30pm Pentecostal Church 818 Amnesty Road 250-672-9643 250-672-9934 CANADA BENEFIT Group Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment Clearwater Alcoholics Anonymous Sunshine Group meets every Tuesday, 8 pm, Elks Hall 72 Taren Dr. Open to Everyone For info contact Wendy 250-587-0026 Do you need help with reading, writing or math? FREE confidential adult tutoring available. • Clearwater Literacy 250-674-3530 • Barriere Literacy 250-672-9773 Safe Home Response Providing a safe place to escape for women and their children. Volunteers always needed. Clearwater 250-674-2135, Barriere 250-672-6444, or North Thompson Valley 1-855-674-2135

OUTBOARD MECHANIC WANTED- rigging experience an asset. Email resumes to: accounting@ campbellriverboatland.com or phone: 250-286-0752. PARTS PERSON WANTEDmust have some experience in marine or motorcycle repair. Please send resumes to Box 305 c/o The Campbell River Mirror, #104 250 Dogwood Street, Campbell River, BC, V9W 2X9.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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BAND Mgr. sought by Kwakiutl Band in Pt. Hardy. Deadline to send cover letter, resume and salary expectation is 4 PM on Dec. 7 to manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250949-6066. Pls request & review job description before applying.

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FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

Moving & Storage • Indoor Storage Units • Ofﬁce space with equipment storage available. Hwy access for convenience & exposure 250-674-0145 info@oncallservices.ca 851 Yellowhead Hwy 5

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Appliances For sale: Washer & dryer in good working order. $325/pair obo. Call 250-587-6151

Lands Administrator The First Nations Framework for Land Management allows First Nations to opt out of land related sections of the Indian Act thereby enabling us to manage our reserve lands under an overarching Haisla Land Code. The Haisla Land Code was ratified by the community last year. We are seeking someone who is qualified as a Lands Administrator or is likely to be qualified for the role by April 1, 2016.

Business Opportunities GET FREE vending machines can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-locations provided. Protected Territories. Interest free financing. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629 website www.tcvend.com. HIP OR knee replacement? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in walking/dressing? Disability tax credit $2,000 tax credit $20,000 refund. Apply today for assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

Merchandise for Sale

Estate Sales 1200 sq. ft. house. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, .79 acre w/fruit trees, garden area, 600 sq ft shop, & 300 sq ft woodshed. Located on Peavine Rd. $120,000. obo. Ph 1-250-318-7235

Heavy Duty Machinery A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200DMG. Huge freezers. Experienced wood carvers needed, full time. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866-528-7108 or 1778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com Wanted:Will pay cash for construction equipment, backhoes, excavators, dozers, (farm tractors w/loaders)1985 or newer. Skid steers, wheel loaders, screeners, low beds, any condition running or not. 250-260-0217.

Misc. for Sale RESTLESS LEG Syndrome & leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years. Website www.allcalm.com, Mon-Fri, 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660. SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Estates Jewelry+ Chad 778-281-0030 Local.

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Full details can be found on: http://www.haisla.ca/council/job-opportunities/ Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume along with three references, no later than 4 pm on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 to: Stephanie McClure, Human Resources Manager Haisla Nation Council Haisla PO Box 1101 Kitamaat Village, BC V0T 2B0 Fax (250) 632-2840 Email: humanresources@haisla.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those short-listed will be contacted.

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OPERATIONAL BEEF Ranch with meat processing facility north of Kamloops BC for sale or joint venture, river frontage. Call 250-674-1514.

Clearwater: Rancher, walkout bsmnt, 3bdrm, 3 baths, fenced yrd, 284 Mileen Rd. Call Maureen or Debra 250-672-5300

Clearwater: 1 bdrm apt in Triplex, own entrance, close to shopping, $500/mo. Avail Nov.1 Call Julie 250-674-0188

Room for rent in Clearwater. Sat TV, internet, all util incl. $500/mo. Call 250-674-1768

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NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENSE W0385

Clearwater: 2 bdrm MH, wonderful view of river, quiet location. Wood heat. $700/mo. Ph. 250-674-4034

Please be advised that Michael Millar, Stephen Millar, Lisa Millar, and Darius Millar are proposing to remove 208 hectares of private land from Woodlot License W0385 located in the vicinity of the North end of Dunn Lake, BC. Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted to Michael A. Millar, 21367 Thacker Mountain Road, Hope, BC V0X 1L1 or to mike@ millars.ca by November 30, 2015.

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Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting Michael Millar at the above addresses or 604-869-9757.

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Clearwater: 225 Myrtle Cres. 3bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, 10yr old home. $995/mth + dep. Utilities extra. After 6pm 250676-9618 leave message w/Troy or Donna

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Suites, Lower BARRIERE: 1 bdrm bsmt apt for rent on Dunn Lk Rd close to high school, suitable for one person, N/S N/P, $750/mo heat/hydro included. DD. Ref. Avail Immediately 250-672-9958 or 250-319-5220

DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Application #: KMC-FACILITIES- IVMP-2015 Applicant: Kinder Morgan Canada (KMC), 7815 Shellmont Street, Burnaby BC V5A 4S9. Cheryl Thesen (403-358-2509). In accordance with the British Columbia’s Pest Management Act and Regulations, KMC is required to develop a Pest Management Plan (PMP) (for KMC the PMP is referred to as the Integrated Vegetation Management Plan (IVMP)). The PMP manages problem vegetation, including control of noxious weeds and invasive plants within KMC facilities. Facilities include pump stations, valve stations, terminals, tank farms and office/maintenance facilities. All facilities are fenced, secure compounds not accessible to the general public. The facilities are located in proximity to the following communities in British Columbia: Valemount, Albreda, Blue River, Avola, Vavenby, Clearwater, Darfield, McLure, Kamloops, Merritt, Kingsvale, Hope, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Sumas, Langley, Burnaby and Richmond. This PMP has been prepared to replace the existing 5 year PMP which expires in 2016. The proposed duration of the IVMP (PMP) is from March 31, 2016 to March 31, 2021. The vegetation management and weed control methods proposed for use include hand pulling, mowing, trimming, pruning, selective slashing, girdling, geotextile fabric, retaining existing low ground cover, and seeding, fertilization where set backs permit and tree/shrub plantings. The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the PMP (IVMP) applies. KMC conducts all work, including pest management, in strict adherence with all applicable laws and regulations.

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The common names and an example of trade names of the pesticides proposed for use under this plan include: aminocyclopyrachlor (Navius VM), aminopyralid (Milestone), chlorsulfuron (Telar), clopyralid (Lontrel 360), dicamba (Vanquish), diflufenzopyr (Overdrive), diuron (Diurex 80 WDG), flumioxazin (Payload), fluroxypyr (Retain B), glyphosate (Vantage XRT), imazapyr (Arsenal), indaziflam (Esplanade SC), MCPA (MCPA Amine 500), mecoprop-P (Mecoprop-P), metsulfuron methyl (Escort), picloram (Tordon 22K), triclopyr (Garlon XRT), 2,4-D (2,4-D Amine 600), Hasten (adjuvant) and siloxylated polyether (adjuvant). Application methods include: backpack, power hose and nozzle, wick/wipe-on applicator, squirt bottle and boom sprayer.

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A draft copy of the proposed IVMP (PMP) and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined in detail online at: http://www.kindermorgan.com/content/docs/kmc_facilities_ivmp.pdf or by contacting the Applicant listed above.

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“A person(s) wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant within 30 days of the publication of this notice”

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Aries, things Speak up, Aries,go and well in yourwill love the problem be life this week, especially solved. A little miracle after youmakes let go at home forof an the reins for a little interesting weekend. while. You come will be Travel plans surprised together. at what comes when you accept change. Resist theallurge to Cast aside doubt, feel slighted when Taurus. The offer is others paybring you genuinedon’t and will the youA you attention many rewards. think test of you faith deserve, begins— Taurus. efforts be strong.Your Money woes are being noticed, ease. and they will pay dividends in the long run. Put your worries Feeling blessed aside, Gemini. This these days, Gemini? week willAbe Pay it you forward. floating on ata cloud. compromise home Something special raises everyone’s comes your spirits and funway, ensues and the next week all weekend long! should be filled with laughter.

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Virgo, staysave busy this Spend less, more week withdefinitely tasks that and you’ll keep yourVirgo. mind ocget more, More cupied. You can in your bottom line use aand fewmore pressure-free peace of days, staying mind. and Flowers provide busy prevent a greatwill pick-me-up. you from worrying.

Things may reach Lady Luck smiles on ayou, critical this Libra,point and there week, Libra. How is nothing beyond your you react in tough reach. A treasured situations will heirloom resurfaces, give others good bringing backamany indication of how fond memories. September 23– reliable you can be. October 22 Scorpio, The tiniesttake of a few deep breaths changes make awhen vast confronted improvement with in a an issue. a step project.Taking A rejection is back can in provide a blessing disguise.a new perspective Be grateful for whatthat can help youScorpio. solve you’re given, a problem that’s puzzled you to this point.

Now a great time Newsis from afar gets tothetell family memcreative juices bers thatand you flowing, youlove them, Sagittarius. accomplish more than Open upinyour you have someheart time, and share your feelSagittarius. A game of ings. bound wits atYou’re the office feel better for November 22– toproves challenging. December 21 having done so.

Evergreen Acres Senior Citizens Home Society INVITATION FOR TENDER SNOW REMOVAL 2015-2016 The Evergreen Acres Seniors Home Society is calling for an Invitation to tender for snow removal of driveway and parking lots for the 2015-2016 season at 144 Evergreen Place, Clearwater, B.C. Bids must be sealed in a brown envelope and delivered no later than 2 pm, Wednesday, November 25th 2015 Mail to: Evergreen Acres Seniors Home Society #9 144 Evergreen Place, Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N1 or emailed to eacreshousing@gmail.com It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to ensure that the Tender is received at the above location and by the time stipulated. Please direct questions relating to specifications to: 250-674-0099 or email to eacreshousing@gmail.com

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Keep all emails, Clark tells cabinet Tom Fletcher – Black Press

Premier Christy Clark has ordered all cabinet ministers and their political staff to keep every email they send until new procedures are in place to decide what is necessary for the public record and freedom of information requests. Clark issued the instruction Friday after B.C.'s Information and Privacy Commissioner condemned the widespread practice of "triple deleting" emails so they can't be stored I thought that everything in daily computer was being done properly, backups. Commissioner ... no change in the way Elizabeth Denham things have been done for said her investigation showed records were a decade intentionally destroyed to avoid public release. Premier Christy Clark One of those requests was for records related to meetings with leaders of remote communities on risks of travelling along Highway 16 in northern B.C. Clark said Friday she accepts Denham's recommendations, but there are different legal opinions on what is a "transitory document" that is required to be destroyed and a record that is required to be kept. "We thought, I thought that everything was being done properly, and that's because there has been really almost no change in the way things have been done for a decade," Clark said. NDP leader John Horgan said the investigation shows the conduct of B.C. Liberal government staffers, including Premier Christy Clark's deputy chief of staff Michele Cadario, reveals "a culture of deception, a culture of deceit, a culture of delete, delete, delete." Clark said she is taking no action against Cadario, who told Denham she deletes almost all of her sent emails every day. Clark now wants everything kept until former privacy commissioner and deputy attorney general David Loukidelis reviews the situation and decides what must stay and what must go. Clark said she seldom uses email for official business, preferring face-to-face meetings, official records kept for cabinet and its committees, and phone calls. Transportation Minister Todd Stone said Friday he has made a practice of triple deleting emails that he considers transitory. A complaint from Tim Duncan, Stone's former ministerial assistant, triggered Denham's investigation of a freedom of information request regarding Highway 16 between Prince George and Prince Rupert.

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Obituary IN LOVING MEMORY

Ernest Otto “Ernie” Graffunder October 18, 1926 - October 24, 2015 In loving memory of our precious dad, husband, grandpa, brother, son, uncle, brother-in-law, coworker and good friend. Ernie was born October 18, 1926 to Karl and Margaret Graffunder in Jasper, Alberta. Ernie was from a family of 10 children; he had three brothers and six sisters. He lived in Lucerne at the CN Rail Station until the age of three, when he moved with his family by train to the Station House in Vavenby, where his father worked. Ernie attended school in Vavenby to Grade 8. After his dad passed away, Ernie moved with his mother and other siblings to Peavine, where they built their ranch. Ernie worked in his teens and early 20s cutting poles for the Clearwater Forest Service, as well as helping at home on the farm to support his mother and other children. His pay checks would go directly to his mom. Ernie met Helen while working for Clearwater Timber Products (CTP). Helen was a waitress at the cookhouse where he would go for the occasional meal. He asked her out and eventually married Helen in 1953. They lived a wonderful, busy life together on the property Ernie purchased on Peavine Road, where he had the family home built. Nearby were the mobile home park he built along with the farm, which he loved and spent many hours on – clearing land, building, working,

haying, chickens, pigs, beef cattle. – everything he loved and that provided meat on the table. He also had his woodlot. Not to mention everything else he was involved in – mining claims, tour bus company, trapping, blasting, beekeeping, his D8 Cats, welder/mechanic and a school board trustee for almost 30 years. Ernie stocked McCorvie Lake with trout when he was young and people still enjoy fishing there to this day. His actual job that he worked at for years was at CTP as a bush foreman. They had four precious children; three sons and a daughter. He always said that he would never change anything and he enjoyed his busy life! Ernie always worked hard and was always trying something new. Some of his favourites, when asked, were packing with his pack train of horses, cruising timber, timber buyer, logging and air observer (which meant flying a lot in small planes) and, of course, his lifelong love for gardening, which he did from a very early age until he couldn't get to the garden anymore. Ernie quite possibly had one of the best producing gardens in the valley! He was also an accomplished hunter and would usually get his deer and moose on opening day. Ernie always provided very well for his family – always lots of good food on the table. Once Ernie couldn't get around so good anymore and accomplish something every

day (which he always had to do), he wrote a book of memoirs. When Ernie did take time to relax, he enjoyed camping and fishing, mostly in his favorite spot, Raft River Valley. He would catch a string of fresh trout and then at the end of the day he would fry them up with potatoes from his garden on the beautiful big cast frying pan he made out of cat parts! In earlier years he also enjoyed many trips out to Alberta camping with the Unterschultzs. Later he enjoyed his trips north to Alaska, Yukon, Caribou, Inuvik and even Churchill to see the polar bears. He also loved to spend time with his grandchildren, which he did frequently and whom he loved with all his heart. Ernie left behind a multitude of friends as he was involved in so many different areas in the North Thompson Valley. His sons Doug (Janice), grandchildren Kelly and Nicole; Wally (Sugar), grandchildren Bob and Bonnie; and Hugh (Shelley), grandchildren Cory and Candice, and daughter Sandra (Ed), grandchildren Rod, Spencer and Marshall, plus all the spouses and great grandchildren. Of his siblings he left behind three sisters – Tessie, Margaret and his oldest sister Anne, who just turned 96. The angels came to take Ernie to be with his beloved wife of 55 years Helen, his oldest grandson Keith, his mother and father, and his big brother Hans,

who he lost in the war so many years ago. Ernie gave up his fight for life Saturday morning, Oct. 24, 2015, when his tired old body gave up from

all the years of hard work. He's having a much deserved rest! It will be hard to forget this man who gave us so much to remember

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