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Simpcw and Barriere move into final draft regarding mutual aid fire protection
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In June of 2014, the District of Barriere council reviewed the Mutual Aid Agreement for Fire Protection that had been entered into between Simpcw First Nation (North Thompson Indian Band) and the Thompson Nicola Regional District. The term of the agreement had expired. Before entertaining a new agreement in 2014, district staff were directed to enter into discussions with Simpcw to determine what a new agreement might look like. On Nov. 12, 2015, now that new elected officials are in place for each party, the fire chiefs and the senior administrators, as well as two members of the Simpcw Fire Department, met in Chu Chua to compare notes on current capacity and resources for responding to fires in each other’s jurisdictions.
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The discussion included: number of volunteers, existing equipment, insurance requirements, fire protection areas and levels of training, particularly in light of the minimum training standards set out in the new BC Fire Service Playbook. As a result of these talks it was agreed by those in attendance that both departments were at a place where they could offer support to one another on an as needed basis. As an outcome of the meeting, a draft agreement was to be prepared for presentation to each of the Simpcw and Barriere councils for review and approval. If both councils are in agreement the final draft will be legally vetted prior to signing. The District of Barriere council has agreed to enter into this new agreement.
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A busy day at the Annual Craft Fair at the Barriere Seniors Hall, Nov. 28.
This new ‘Resuscitation Cart’ was recently purchased by the Barriere Health Centre with funds donated from community members and other supporters. Health Centre staff say, “We would like to sincerely thank all those individuals who have made this purchase possible.” Pictured with the new cart are (l-r) RN Linda Ransome and Nursing Administrator Dorothy Crandell.
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An annual fundraiser for the North Thompson Agriplex & The Farm Kids Scholarship Fund December 31, 2015 at the North Thompson Agriplex, Barriere, B.C. Bullarama & New Year’s Party (19+): $50 • Bullarama only: $30 • 12 & under (Bullarama only): Free Doors open at 6pm • Bullarama 7pm •New Year’s Eve Dance to follow Tickets available at: The Star/Journal, Barriere Country Feeds, or the Horse Barn (Kamloops) For online tickets go to: http://www.eventbrite.ca and type in: New Years Eve Bullriding
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Contractors picked for Site C construction By Tom Fletcher Black Press BC Hydro has selected its main contractor to construct the third dam on the Peace River, and is finalizing a $1.5 billion contract for a dam and river diversion that is the largest in the utility’s history. The three members of Peace River Hydro Partners are Korean engineering and electronics giant Samsung, Spanish dam and infrastructure specialist ACCIONA and Petrowest Corp., a Calgary-based company that has expanded from oil and gas construction to large infrastructure in northeast B.C.
and Alberta. Petrowest and ACCIONA worked on the recently completed Fort St. John hospital, and ACCIONA has built hydro dams in Spain and Chile. Samsung has built hydro dams, roads, buildings, tunnels, bridges and airports. Energy Minister Bill Bennett said the contract will be for a fixed price to build the main “civil works,” which include excavation, river diversion tunnels, intake and outlet structures, a kilometre-long earth-filled dam, a 70-metre-high concrete buttress and a road network. Bennett said work can proceed in win-
ter, and he is confident BC Hydro can stay within its estimated project cost of $8.3 billion. When the decision to proceed was made a year ago, oil and gas activity was high and there were concerns about labour shortages. But with a continuing slump in oil, natural gas and mineral prices, there are idled workers and equipment in Fort McMurray and other sites in Western Canada. “Mining is really slow right now and LNG has not yet taken off, so you actually have almost a perfect circumstance for BC Hydro to be entering into its major contracts on Site C,” Bennett said.
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Premier Christy Clark and BC Hydro CEO Jessica McDonald announce main contractor for Site C dam construction at a BC Hydro substation in Burnaby Wednesday. Petrowest CEO Rick Quigley said the project will hire locally first, from around B.C. second and elsewhere in Canada third before looking outside the country for skilled labour. BC Hydro also
identified Peace River Hydro Partners’ labour agreements with Christian Labour Association Canada and Construction Maintenance and Allied Workers’ Canada, which broke away from the U.S. inter-
national carpenters’ union in 2007. B.C. Building Trades executive director Tom Sigurdson issued a statement protesting the choice. “Premier Clark has long said that B.C. workers should be the first in line for
Site C work,” Sigurdson said. “This has not been the case so far under the first major contract, awarded to a large Alberta company which has one of four workers on site from out of province.”
DeBruijn to step down as SD73 superintendent By Kamloops This Week
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The KamloopsThompson school district (School District 73) is looking for a new superintendent. Karl deBruijn announced at Monday night’s board of education meeting that he will be retiring effective July 1, 2016. DeBruijn took the job at the end of July 2014 when his predecessor, Terry Sullivan, retired. At the time, deBruijn said then he was taking the job for the short term. DeBruin had been an assistant superin-
Karl deBruijn tendent with School District 73 for 11 years and has worked with the district for 39 years, starting as an elementary-school teacher, later becoming a principal and eventually taking on various administrative roles.
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Raise carbon tax, B.C. advisors recommend By Tom Fletcher Black Press The B.C. government’s climate advisory panel wants to start increasing the province’s carbon tax with a 33 per cent jump in 2018, and says even with higher fuel tax the province won’t meet its current target to reduce greenhouse gases one third by 2020. The carbon tax has been frozen at $30 a tonne since 2013, a rate that translates to about seven cents a litre on gasoline and similar taxes on diesel, natural gas and other carbon-based fuels. The government’s advisory team recommends increasing the carbon tax by $10 a tonne each year starting in 2018, with increased rebates for low-income and rural B.C. residents. Environment Minister Mary Polak released the panel’s recommendations Friday, as the B.C. delegation led by Premier Christy Clark prepares to attend the United Nations climate change meetings in Paris next week. Polak was skeptical about one of the panel’s recommendations, to cut the provincial sales tax from seven per cent to six and replace the revenues through higher carbon taxes in the years ahead. “It is one of their recommendations, and so we’ll be looking at it along with the others, but I
think at first blush, the numbers probably don’t work,” Polak said. The panel, appointed in May with industry and environmental representatives, concluded that the 2020 reduction target isn’t going to be met. It recommends a new target of a 40 per cent reduction by 2030, and says the original target of an 80 per cent cut can still be reached with “aggressive” carbon pricing and expansion of the tax to include industrial emissions. Polak said she accepts that assessment, and will consult with industry and B.C. residents before setting new policies next spring to meet the new 2030 target. NDP leader John Horgan said the Clark government has frozen the carbon tax and delayed progress on Metro Vancouver transit with a referendum they expected would fail. “Rather than reduce emissions, they’ve gone up,” Horgan said. “And we’re not even counting liquefied natural gas.” Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver said the recommendation to resume increases in the carbon tax is “bold,” but the report also shows Clark’s government gave up on the 2020 target that is still in legislation. “The key thing is that these recommendations are completely incompatible with the government’s LNG plan,” Weaver said.
Real estate, low dollar keep B.C. in the black
Share a bear and spread cheer this holiday season North Thompson Star/Journal The twin teddy bears are back for the annual Share-a-Bear campaign which is now running in BC Liquor Stores throughout the province. From now until Christmas, BC Liquor Stores customers can purchase a set of twin pandas for $12.50, and one of the twins will be shared with a local community charity. Each year, BC Liquor Store employees select charities in their communities that help families in need-from children’s hospitals to shelters -then distribute the donated teddy bears in time for the holidays. The manager at the BC Liquor Store in Barriere says the store receives 48 sets of bears. As each set is sold they distribute the shared bear to the following organizations within Barriere; 24 bears to the Food Bank, 12 bears to the RCMP Detachment and 12 bears to the Barriere Medical Centre. Customers can also participate in a free draw for a giant panda bear that is approximately
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A set of twin panda teddy bears await purchase at the BC Liquor Store in Barriere. Buy the set for just $12.50 and one bear is then given to either the Food Bank, RCMP or Medical Centre. 56 centimetres tall. With each BC Liquor Store having two giant panda bears up for grabs.
By Tom Fletcher Black Press
The B.C. government expects to finish the fiscal year next March with a $265 million surplus, thanks to surging property transfer tax revenues and a lower Canadian dollar that helps everything from tourism to the movie and TV industry. Government revenues have declined due to lower natural gas, metals and other natural resources, Finance Minister Mike de Jong said Tuesday in his second quarter financial update. But with a continued hot real estate market in southwestern B.C. and housing starts running above average, property purchase tax revenue is $150 million ahead of the February budget forecast. Retail sales are running 7.2 per cent ahead of last year for the period of April to August, with vehicle and parts sales up 9.5 per cent and food and beverage up 7.5 per cent. De Jong said the Canadian dollar, currently trading at 75 cents U.S., has cut down on crossborder shopping trips from B.C. and contributed to a rebound of tourism, which along with stronger employment has helped increase retail sales. The dollar exchange rate has also led to an increase in movie and TV production, which costs the province because of the big tax incentives offered to lure foreign productions here. Foreign movie companies get a 25 per cent tax rebate for all spending on labour in the province, and the latest estimate is those credits will climb to a record $514 million for the current year. De Jong said B.C. remains competitive in the movie business despite Ontario increasing its tax credits in 2009 to cover 25 per cent of all spending by foreign movie and TV production companies.
Shop and dine locally this holiday season and support your local independently owned businesses. Spending dollars in your community strengthens our local economy! Finance Minister Mike de Jong Forest fire expenses were higher than average this year, but not as high as expected earlier in the season. Exports from B.C. are down overall, with economic growth projections downgraded for the U.S., Canada, China and Japan, which de Jong said is now back in a recession.
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OPINION Editorial;
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BC Views with Tom Fletcher
Inconvenient truths of climate change Premier Christy Clark and Environment Minister Mary Polak have joined the thousands of jet-setters in Paris to once again stage negotiations for a global climate treaty. The embarrassing failures of these United Nations events, such as the one in Lima, Peru last year, have been forgotten. Canadian TV only showed file images of an effigy of Stephen Harper receiving a “fossil of the day” award for his alleged failure to rein in Canada’s two per cent of human-induced greenhouse gas emissions. Now Justin Trudeau leads our biggest-ever delegation to COP21, as the Paris meeting is called. Trudeau hasn’t even begun to develop a plan for Canada, asking provinces to come up with their own first, but he’s already hailed as a visionary. This is similar to the newly elected Barack Obama, who modestly predicted in 2008 that history would record his win as “the moment when the rise of the oceans began to slow and our planet began to heal.” Perhaps Obama wasn’t completely full of CO2, since in this century, global temperatures have increased by only about a fourth of what UN climate models predicted. This 20-year slowdown of the long run of post-Ice Age warming, which has dominated most of the last 10,000 years, is referred to as the “pause” or “hiatus.” It is usually explained away with reference to the Pacific Decadal Oscillation or other long-term warming and cooling trends in oceans. Other countries have put new emission reduction proposals on the table for COP21. Danish environmental economist Bjorn Lomborg did the math, and concluded that if every major emitting country keeps its word this time, the total of all their efforts would reduce global warming by about 0.2 degrees by 2100. What? A statistically meaningless decrease after 85 years of energy austerity? That Lomborg, he’s just a “denier,” trying to get more publicity. Oh wait, here’s a study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that finds the same thing – two tenths of a degree by 2100. Wobbly climate models aren’t the only problem for global warming alarmists. NASA recently confirmed that contrary to UN projections, total ice mass in Antarctica is increasing. This is much more likely to slow sea level rise than an Obama or Trudeau speech. Arctic ice, meanwhile, is rebounding rapidly after receding in recent years. And while UN climate conferences always cause a spike in sightings of people wearing polar bear suits, here’s another inconvenient truth. B.C. polar bear researcher Susan Crockford reports that the world bear population is up to 26,500, a 50-year high. That Crockford, she’s just a denier…. Oh wait, the International Union for Conservation of Nature “Red List” says that’s about right, and the population trend is no longer “decreasing” but is now “unknown.” None of this is to deny that our climate is warming, or that the Industrial Revolution and carbon fuel use are part of the picture. It’s the religious zeal, misuse of data and attacks on skeptics that are troubling. B.C. already leads the country with its small but broad-based carbon tax, about which Clark will boast at every opportunity in Paris. We won’t see the B.C. Liberal government’s final “Climate 2.0” plan until next spring, but their advisory committee wants to start jacking up the carbon tax in 2018. Northern and Interior B.C. folks are assured they will receive bigger rebates to reflect the fact that they pay more carbon tax to drive long distances in the cold. And B.C.’s aggressive 2020 greenhouse gas target? The government admits we’re not going to make that, because the economy is growing. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc
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Start maintaining Heffley Louis Creek Road To the editor; I am writing to voice my concerns and disgust with the condition of Heffley Louis Creek Road. This road has been very poorly maintained this year. Argo usually comes out to grade the road in preparation for the winter season. That was not done this year, leaving the road nearly impassible. The road is riddled with potholes. I will admit the first two kilometres the company tried to salvage after the first snowfall is the best section of the road; however, it does not make up for the other nine kilometres Argo is contracted to maintain. We are now into our second snowfall. There were no plows or graders clearing the road two
days after the snow fell. The road is heavily travelled by Sun Peaks residents, commuters and logging crews. On one recent morning, I saw two vehicles spin out on separate hills and multiple drivers struggling to safely pass oncoming traffic due to unplowed roads. There is no room on the edges of the road to safely pull away from the centre of the road to allow for traffic to pass. This has left the stretch a single-lane obstacle course. Something needs to be done. This road needs to be properly maintained. Jamie Johnson Heffley Creek, B.C.
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Don’t cut that Christmas tree down without a permit to do so Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations VICTORIA - Many people enjoy cutting their own tree at Christmas. While there is no charge for cutting a Christmas tree for personal use from a designated area of Crown land, a Free Use permit must be obtained. British Columbians interested in cutting their own Christmas tree should obtain their permit online or contact their local district or FrontCounter BC office. Local district offices can provide details about specific cutting requirements and approved harvest areas. Free use permits are provided for personal use only - selling a tree cut under a Christmas tree permit or cutting in an unauthorized area is illegal. No permits are available in the Chilliwack and South Island districts due to population density and tree demand. The ministry’s Christmas Tree website at: https://www.for.gov.bc.ca/mof/xmastrees.htm provides links to online Christmas tree permits, FrontCounter BC and district office contact information, and the B.C. Christmas Tree Council’s website containing a list of tree farms and “U-Cuts” around the province. When cutting a Christmas tree, keep the following tips in mind: * Leave home prepared. Bring ropes, gloves, tools, tire chains, a first aid kit, a mobile phone and warm clothing. * Drive carefully. Be prepared for logging trucks: http://www.bcforestsafe.org/files/tk_pdfs/gde_ resrd.pdf * Make sure you have found the tree you will use before cutting to avoid wasting forest resources. Some permits specify only one tree can be cut. * Choose a tree that can be cut near the base and is easy to transport. Wasted tree remains left in the forest form a summer fire hazard. * Clean up and remove all debris associated with your activity.
Say goodbye to lounge restrictions in B.C. restaurants North Thompson Star/Journal As part of the ongoing effort to cut red tape for small businesses in British Columbia, restaurants no longer have to provide a separate lounge area for customers who want to enjoy a cocktail. This latest change builds on a complementary Liquor Policy Review update that happened last year, allowing customers to order a drink at a restaurant without feel-
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ing pressured to order food. \In the past, restaurants wanting to offer their customers a drink without having to serve them a meal had to have an isolated lounge area. Creating flexibility for restaurants will help to remove the unnecessary burden for businesses in B.C., while understanding that restaurants will still need to ensure that their primary purpose is the service of food. Music and com-
edy performances now will come easier, too, thanks to new relaxed entertainment rules. Restaurants are no longer required to apply for a permit to host entertainment, such as a guitar player or comedian, as long as patrons are not participating in the show. Coralee Oakes, Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction and Minister Responsible for the Liquor Distribution Branch commented, “This is a good ex-
ample of government listening to industry, and saying ‘yes.’ This is a piece of red tape that really doesn’t do B.C. businesses any good. We are listening, and we are working to ensure that restaurants can focus on offering their customers a high level of service without this unnecessary burden. The move will save restaurants time and money that can be better focused on promoting their establishment and growing B.C.’s economy.”
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TNRD Board meeting Nov. 19 At the Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Board of Nov. 19 a public hearing was held for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2522, 2015. The applicant requested that portions of Sections 27 and 28, Township 17, Range 21, W6M, be rezoned from AF-1: Agriculture/Forestry to I-3: General Industrial Zone to enable establishment of an industrial park and allow a variety of industrial land uses. No one appeared before the TNRD Board to speak at the public hearing. The Board adopted Bylaw No. 2522. There was also a public hearing held for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2532, 2015. The applicant requested amendment of Zoning Bylaw No. 2400 by rezoning lands at 2901 Petit Creek Road — specifically a western section of the land from RL-1: Rural to SH-1: Small Holdings Zone; and an eastern portion from RL-1: Rural to CR-1: Country Residential Zone. The rezoning will enable a two-lot subdivision and a revised set of rural land uses. No one spoke at the public hearing. The Board adopted Bylaw No. 2532. A public hearing was held for Temporary Use Permit 8 Bylaw No. 2534, 2015. Bylaw No. 2534, if passed, would allow 10 recreational vehicles to be used for seasonal accommodation for a period of up to three years at 4333 East Barriere FSR. Three people appeared to speak in favour of the issuance of the temporary use permit. The Board adopted Bylaw No. 2534, which issued the temporary use permit. The Kamloops South Official
Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 2524, 2015, and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2516, 2015, were both adopted to implement composting regulations, and to regulate biosolid processing and composting. The 2016-20 Provisional Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2535, 2015, was presented to the Board and was adopted with no amendments. The 2016 Provisional Budget estimates a tax requisition of $23,470,875. This represents an overall decrease of 2.08 per cent or $498,091 from the 2015 annual budget of $23,968,966. The 2016 Provisional Budget also includes setting aside $2,609,659 into operating and capital reserves for anticipated future needs, net of $254,350, that will used for specific capital purchases in 2016. The following Search and Rescue fall intake of capital grants were approved: Kamloops SAR $5,604 and Wells Gray SAR $6,308.91. The Board resolved that $50,000 in Federal Gas Tax – Community Works Fund revenue, allocated to Electoral Area “J” (Copper Desert Country), be approved to fund the Savona Community Water System pump upgrade. An application will be submitted to Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust to secure grant funding to upgrade the ThompsonNicola Film Commission website. An application will also be submitted to the Northern Development Initiative Trust Marketing Initiatives and Economic Development Capacity Building programs to secure grant funding to upgrade the TNFC website, develop up to nine vignettes and create an interactive video for NDIT/Gold
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The annual Lions Club book fair in Barriere held last Saturday filled the Lions Hall from one corner to another with all manner of literary works with nothing costing more than $1. This annual fundraiser donates the proceeds to Barriere and Area Literacy Outreach, which helps to keep learning and literacy alive and well within the community.
Restaurant liquor rules eased Black Press The latest change to B.C. liquor policy loosens the rules for restaurant goers who just want to order a drink, without food. They’re now allowed to sit anywhere in the restaurant instead of being relegated to a separate lounge area or feeling pressured to order food. That’s expected to provide some more flexibility to restaurants that no longer need to have defined lounge areas. “This is a small change that will make a big impact,” said Ian
Tostenson, president of the BC Restaurant and Foodservice Association. “The restaurant can open up more physical space that can be used to seat customers who are dining or enjoying a cocktail.” The rules for music and comedy performances are also relaxed. Restaurants no longer have to apply for a permit to host entertainment, as long as patrons aren’t participating in the show. More micro-beer offerings Craft beer lovers should soon find more local varieties in B.C.
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government liquor stores. The stores are reserving dedicated shelf space starting Nov. 30 for beer from local microbreweries that has not typically been offered in government stores. Exactly what’s sold will vary by location. There are more than 100 eligible microbreweries – producing no more than 15,000 hectolitres a year – and each store is expected to carry up to 12 currently unlisted varieties from the nearest breweries. Drive to conditions Police are warning drivers they can actually
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be ticketed for driving the speed limit. The caution from B.C. RCMP Traffic Services comes with the onset of short days, rain, frost and snow. “Speed limits are maximums in ideal conditions and many drivers disregard this when the weather changes,” said Cpl. Ronda McEwen. “The roads are often wet and slippery and visibility is poor due to fog and rain. Drivers need to make the necessary adjustments.” If you’re in a crash and police determine you were travelling at an unsafe speed for the road conditions you could be issued a violation ticket for speed relative to conditions, she said. That’s a $167 fine with three penalty points that can be issued even if you were within the posted speed limit. B.C. police issued 460 tickets to drivers last fall and winter for driving too fast for the road conditions. Motorists are also being urged to take extra precautions to watch for pedestrians, to ensure all vehicle lights and wipers are working properly, and to take time to defrost windows before heading out on the road.
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53-million-year-old fossilized wasp has been found near Cache Creek
By Lara Kane Canadian Press
It was literally a huge discovery. Bruce Archibald was searching for fossilized insects in British Columbia’s southern Interior when he cracked open a rock and found a beautifully preserved giant horntail wood-wasp. “I immediately jumped up and split my pants,’’ he recalled with a laugh. “Probably, the species should have been named Latin for pantssplitter, but we went with something a little more technical.’’ Archibald, a paleoentomologist with the Royal B.C. Museum and Simon Fraser University, had discovered a 53-million-year-old species of giant wasp, which he dubbed Ypre-
siosirex orthosemos. The insect, seven centimetres in length, is one of three new wasp species Archibald and Alexandr Rasnitsyn of the Russian Academy of Sciences identified in an article published online in The Canadian Entomologist. While most B.C. hikers would be somewhat alarmed to encounter a wasp of that size, the ancient insect was actually only slightly larger than its modern descendants. “They’re pretty big pests of forests today,’’ said Archibald. “The interesting part is that it’s so close to its modern relatives. “So, when you put it in a forest 53 million years ago with very different conditions . . . you can see how their community responds.’’ Today, young horn-
tail wood-wasps bore tunnels through wood to grow fungus they eat. The fungus emits poisons while the wasps produce a secretion that weakens the tree’s immune system, eventually killing it. Archibald discovered the ancient species in the McAbee Fossil Beds near Cache Creek. The other new species were also found at the site. Archibald said the discovery gives researchers insight into how the modern world started to come together after the extinction of the dinosaurs. All the elements enjoyed by today’s giant horntail wood-wasps were in place 53-million years ago — including trees such as fir, pine, spruce, hemlock, sequoia and cedar.
Further, the species also tells researchers about what kinds of plants and animals live together when the climate is warmed up slightly. He described the winter weather at that time as similar to that of present-day Vancouver, but with few — if any — days of frost. That meant the horntail wood-wasp, which prefers a temperate climate, was living alongside creatures that prefer tropical weather, including a species of cockroach that is now only found in Fiji. “People often ask me, ‘Why should I care what fly flew in the sky 53-million years ago?’’’ Archibald said. “What I say is, the more that we understand about the origin of our modern forest ecosystems, and the
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The Council of the District of Barriere hereby gives notice that it will hold a Public Hearing on December 7, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the District of Barriere Council Chambers, 4936 Barriere Town Road, Barriere, BC to consider Amendment Bylaw No. 127 to District of Barriere Zoning Bylaw No. 111, as amended. The proposed changes include:
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A 53-million-year-old species of giant wasp that is seven centimetres long was found fully preserved in a rock in the McAbee Fossil Beds near Cache Creek.
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1) The southerly part of Lot A, District Lot 1483, Kamloops Division Yale District, Plan KAP26366, at the corner of Summer and Deejay Rds., is changed from the Residential (R) Zone to Yellowhead Highway Commercial (C2) Zone, as shown outlined in white on the accompanying sketch. This change is the result of a mapping error made during the creation of Bylaw No.111. 2) Division One – Definitions ‘ “Service Station” means a building or structure, used or intended to be used primarily for automobile servicing, including but not limited to vehicle repair and retail sales of fuel and automotive accessories’, is amended by adding “, but excluding outdoor storage of towed vehicles or salvage of any description.” 3) Division Three – Special Provisions - Section 3.14 Prohibited Uses In Any Zone will be amended by the addition of: (d) bulk importation, storage and/or composting of bio-solids for commercial resale purposes. FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that all persons who believe that their interest in property may be affected by the proposed Bylaw Amendments shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions at the Public Hearing on the matters contained therein. Those who are unable to attend the Public Hearing may mail (Box 219, 4936 Barriere Town Road, Barriere, BC V0E 1E0),fax (250-672-9708), email (channigan@barriere.ca) or hand deliver written submissions to the District office at 4936 Barriere Town Road, provided that all written submissions are received prior to the Public Hearing on December 7, 2015. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that no representations will be received by the District of Barriere Council after the Public Hearing has been concluded; AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that a copy of the proposed Bylaw Amendment may be inspected from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, at the District of Barriere Office, 4936 Barriere Town Road, from the 16th day of November, 2015 until 7:00 p.m. on the day of the Public Hearing. Colleen Hannigan, Chief Administrative Officer
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Changes to Barriere building regulations clarified District of Barriere Regular Council and Committee of the Whole Nov. 23, 2015, highlights District of Barriere Proposed Building Regulations and Fee Changes Bylaws: The proposed DOB Building Bylaw No.128 has several Barriere specific requirements in the Prohibitions section. These requirements include Sections 3.3.1 attic ventilation using gable vents, a cupola or turbine roof ventilators; 3.3.2 snow clips on metal roofing adjacent pedestrian or vehicular areas; 3.3.3 insulated skirting for mobile homes; 3.3.4 … pot lights, LEDs, insulation and venting; and 3.3.5 PVC pipe instead of the Flexible Big “O” drainage piping where perimeter drainage is needed; as well as some definitions not addressed in the BC Building Code. It also now refers to the new 2014 DOB Zoning Bylaw No. 111, as well as requiring a DOB utility services inspection for the connection of new construction to the water and wastewater system where applicable. In recent years, the flat “pancake’ vents have become popular along with ridge shingle venting as well as the taller turbine roof ventilators such as “Whirlybirds”. These devices provide technically adequate ventilation in low snow periods. The
turbine roof ventilators seem to work even in winters with low to moderate snowfall but often the pancake and ridge vents will fail to provide adequate attic ventilation due to coverage and/or blockages if higher snowfall amounts occur. The new bylaw is therefore requiring either gable vents, a cupola, or turbine roof ventilators to ventilate the attic space. These never or rarely get covered with snow, require no maintenance, work in summer and winter and are located near the top of the gable and are found to be very efficient. A Cupola (known colloquially as a “Doghouse”) is a small structure similar in style to the main structure, located at the top of the main roof and is used to admit air flow from the soffits to the top of the attic. In the summer this cools the space and in winter removes warm moist air. With respect to snow clips on metal roofs, falling snow from a metal roof can create a significant safety hazard particularly if the whole roof unloads at once on a pedestrian walkway or other public area. Snow clips will only be required in areas where this event may create a safety issue.
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There is also a requirement for CAN/ CSA certified LED lighting and adequate insulation and ventilation in the case of pot light installation. This is to ensure that the light fixture is designed not to heat through the poly pot enclosure and introduce a hot spot capable of melting through the vapour barrier. Most of the District of Barriere new builds are in areas that require no specific perimeter drain system due to the granular nature of the soil. Some areas in the District have clay soils and require perimeter drainage. The BC Building Code acceptable Big “O” pipe has been found to be prone to crushing in these types of soils and thereby susceptible to failure. There is a price difference between 100’ feet of Big “O” at $75.00 and 100’ of perforated PVC at $179.00. However, considering the expense down the road of dealing with the results of a failed Big “O” pipe causing moisture and mold, the cost difference at the building stage should be considered minimal. Staff are recommending this change be supported in order to further protect the home buyer. With respect to fees, the TNRD has raised their fees for the
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We hear much about bowel cancer in the media lately. Those in the under 50 age group often don’t pay too much attention to this information because somehow bowel cancer is thought of as “an old person’s disease.” Bowel cancer can affect about 20 per cent of people under 50. So if you have abdominal pain, blood in your stools or notice a change in your bowel habits, see your doctor. As of January 2016, Health Canada is introducing changes in the labelling of homeopathic “nosodes.” These are being sold as an alternative to vaccinations. There is no evidence they work to protect against diseases and in fact will make children more susceptible to disease if they are not being vaccinated. Speaking of vaccinations, measles is starting to rear its head again. Stats Canada reported that 89 per cent of two-year-olds had received the recommended number of immunizations against measles, mumps and rubella in 2013. For best protection of Canadians, this number should be 95 per cent to prevent any outbreaks from occurring. Ensure your children received all the recommended vaccinations. The words “herd immunity” describes the ideal number of individuals in a given population who have immunity, through vaccination or previous exposure, to confer protection to those who aren’t immunized. This herd immunity will prevent a contagious bacteria or virus from setting up a chair of infection. If you have any questions about immunization, check out our pharmacists. We have the reliable information to keep you well-informed.
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first time since 1998. Although in the first draft of Bylaw No. 129, it was proposed to raise our fees to match TNRD’s, Council has decided not to raise our Building Permit fees after reviewing the actual costs associated with an individual permit. It is also being proposed the length of time a permit can be held and still have the surcharge refunded be increased to 3 years. Both bylaws received their first three readings. Lions Club Community Hall Agreement: In 2011, after discussion with the Lions Club executive during preliminary budget deliberations, council resolved, “That in the best interests of the community, council provide a basic Community Hall budget in 2011 to cover the costs of utilities, insurance and telephone and, further that a sum of $3,000 be included to begin to build a Community Hall Reserve line item from 2011 forward.” The lease agreement that was in place at that time expired in 2013. Since then there have been further discussions with council around providing some revenue from hall use back onto the budget for ongoing maintenance and improvements. A copy of the Lease agreement that has been approved for signing can be accessed on the District of Barriere website. BC Labour Heritage Plaques Around the Province: At the last council meeting correspondence regarding a Heritage Plaque Program was brought forward.
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Falling snow from a metal roof can create a significant safety hazard particularly if the whole roof unloads at once on a pedestrian walkway or other public area. The proposed District of Barriere Building Bylaw No.128 requires snow clips on metal roofing adjacent pedestrian or vehicular areas. Snow clips will only be required in areas where this event may create a safety issue. More information was requested by council for this meeting. Since then Harley Wright, President of the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society, has been speaking to a number of individuals, businesses and organizations and there appears to be an interest in putting a nomination application together for a plaque in Barriere that recognizes individuals who have lost their lives while working in the forest industry. It has been suggested it could be unveiled on April 28 the national “Day of Mourning” for workers killed on the job. The theme for the plaque project is “Remembering Working People”. The BC Labour Heritage Centre has confirmed that there is no deadline in place for submission of a nomination form but that their next meeting to review nomination forms is in January. The
cost of the plaques are between $3-5,000 each and would be 1/3 or more sponsored by the community with the rest coming from the program grant. It has been suggested that a good location for it would be adjacent the Legacy Plaque at the Barriere Bandshell either mounted on something logging related or on the wing wall surrounded by some form of related mural. More information will be brought back to council as the project idea develops. Local government support is required for the location in the community. From the Mayor’s Report: Mayor Smith, CAO Hannigan, Hilary Barnet (MOTI), Trent Folk (MOTI), Graham Schimpf (MOTI), Myles Bruns (Min. of Jobs, Tourism and Skill training) and Marie Downing (Chamber of Commerce) met pertaining to some of the
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signage issues that came up during the business walk. New international signage is being proposed on Highway 5 to replace the majority of the individual blue business signs. She met with Dr. Clare regarding the third doctor at the clinic, Dr. C. Vuksic. Dr. Clare wanted to explain that Dr. Vuksic is not starting a practice in Barriere and is working strictly as an “understudy” to Dr. Marais. Therefore, any patients that Dr. Vuksic sees are actually Dr. Marais’ patients. Dr. Marais has just recently had a child and is looking to work shorter hours. At the Thompson Regional Hospital District meeting, Dr. Curtis Bell spoke about recruitment of doctors and the difficulties around that. He also said that within the IHA area we could use 75 more doctors right away. He also pointed out that a fair number of physicians are nearing retirement age and when they do retire it will increase the shortage. Currently there are 30,000 people within the IHA that do not have a family doctor. Presentations from other IHA staff members were given regarding: Royal Inland Hospital and Rural Health Services updates and minor equipment requests. The 2016 Provisional Budget Bylaw #117 was passed and Minor Equipment Capital Bylaw #118 was also carried.
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Shortfall of $74,134 on the wastewater project Unexpected $142,650.00 paid due to archaeological find work stoppage related District of Barriere
of $218,540.00. In addition to the equipment supplied in the boiler contract, associated Wastewater Project Budget Update: The costs of $180,740.05 have been expended for a grant application that was submitted in 2010 larger container that will house the boiler and included an estimated budget that was based the back-up genset for the plant, a chip storon a basic design and the prices of the day. age building and the related concrete foundaThe tenders and cost of the work that has tions and pads. This change added just over been completed to date are for the most part $159,000.00 to the cost of the wastewater plant in excess of these estimates. In the case of the portion of the project. This component of the collection system, the scope of the project was project is currently over budget by $113,852.81. To date the entire project plus anticipated pulled back to deal with the increased pricing once the detailed design estimates were estab- costs total $6,774,137.73, compared to the 2010 lished. When the tender was awarded for the estimated budget amount of $6,700.000.00 collections, effluent and Septage Receiving Sta- – an overall shortfall of $74,134.73. A very tion the money allotted to the wastewater plant significant cost that was not anticipated is itself was capped at the amount remaining. $142,650.00 that needed to be paid as a result The capital improvements made to affected of a work stoppage related to an archaeologiroads and water infrastructure in the areas of cal find at the beginning of the winter season last year. excavation are not included in this budget. The Collection system was determined to The Septage Receiving Station budget was estimated at $1,170,000.00. To date the costs be substantially complete on November 5. A are at $1,179,572.77. The only remaining an- one-year maintenance period is now in effect. ticipated cost is to purchase the required filter This will expire on November 5, 2016. This box for approximately $65,000.00, bringing means that any deficiencies that are discovered the total anticipated cost of this component to must be corrected by LNB up until November $1,244,572.77. The Septage Receiving Station 5, 2016. The lift station commissioning was successproject will be $74,572.77 over the 2010 estifully completed on November 5. As of Nomated budget. The Sewer Collection portion of our vember 5 the lift station was set to function in project had an anticipated 2010 budget of “auto” mode based on water levels. The sys$2,477,000.00. We are estimating the total tem is functioning as intended. The 10 per cent Builders Lien holdback will owing to LNB is $95,000.00 and the total that will need to be spent on inspection and com- be released 55 days after substantial complemunications costs to be $18,000.00 for a total tion (December 30, 2015). TRUE will provide project cost of $2,517,709.13 – over budget by documentation to the District identifying when to release this holdback. $40,709.13. Final project quantities are being reviewed In our grant submission the Effluent Disposal costs were estimated at $440,000.00. To date presently by LNB. LNB will soon (last week we have paid $270,000.02 and anticipate an ad- of November) be providing documentation ditional $15,000.00 cost of Municipal Waste- which identifies agreement with TRUE’s final water Regulations (MWR) documentation quantities and stating that LNB will not be requirements for a total cost of $285,000.02 – submitting any further claims for works completed under this project. Once this documenunder budget by $154,999.98. The Solar Aquatics Wastewater Plant com- tation has been received, TRUE will issue the ponent of this project had an estimated grant final progress draw to the District for payment. A $12,000 deficiency holdback will be reapplication budget of $2,613,000.00. This portion of the project saw a significant change to tained from LNB associated with two asphalt the hot water heating system approved after repair deficiencies on Yard Rd in front of the the project began. $240,067.12 in solar-related Station House. LNB is attempting to schedule costs were removed from Eco-Tek’s budget and this repair this fall, however the weather windirected towards the purchase of a biomass dow needed for paving may have passed for the boiler system from Fink Machine at a cost season. The $12,000 deficiency holdback will be retained by the District until such time as the asphalt repairs have been completed, which may be spring 2016. Next steps: TRUE will finalize the record drawings and service cards for the project. Also, there should be a general inspection North Thompson Star/Journal completed in key manholes in spring 2016 as the groundwater table begins to rise. We want Enjoy the holidays and keep the balance! to ensure that these remain watertight. If the The Barriere Diabetes Education Center is District begins to see infiltration of groundwahosting a FREE drop in workshop on Friday, ter then LNB will have to come back to corDec. 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Barriere Ridge rect. Community Center. It was found during testing at the Septage The focus of the workshop is healthy food Receiving Station (SRS) that a couple of the choices over the holidays – tips and tricks for valves were incorrectly installed. This has been keeping the balance. fixed. The generator was commissioned sucThe workshop is open to any who has (or cessfully on November 18. The SRS facility knows anyone who has) diabetes or pre-diabetes. can now function during a power outage. Pre-registration is not necessary. For more ECO-TEK continues to work on completinformation please call the Barriere Diabetes ing the Solar Aquatics System (SAS) although Education Center at 250-672-9731 and leave a weather is now again playing a major factor in message for Angela, the Diabetes Educator. its timely completion.
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Community Forest the subject of masters student thesis
Anne MacLean, a masters student from the University of Manitoba, has been in Barriere over the past few weeks to collect information on the socioeconomic impacts of community forestry for her masters thesis in Natural Resource Management. A large component of her research has involved interviewing those who have interacted and/or benefited through the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society (LNTCFS). As of last Friday MacLean had completed 23 interviews in the community. LNTCFS manager Mike Francis says, “This is a valuable project, and the more participation we have the better the results.”
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Festive season starting to show As the month of December rolls in the Christmas and festive season has also arrived in the community. Decorations, craft fairs, baking, and seasonal community activities are happening throughout the area. Make sure you check the community calendar and craft fair advertisements in this newspaper. Then hop in your vehicle and take a drive around the housing developments, preferably after dusk; you will be impressed by the colourful lights and displays that get everyone into the spirit of the season. STAR/JOURNAL photos: Elli Kohnert
“Did you know our proposed expansion follows the existing route for most of the way?” - Carey Johannesson, Project Lead, Land & Right-of-Way, Trans Mountain Expansion Project.
The proposed Trans Mountain Expansion follows the existing
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route or other linear infrastructure for 89% of the way.
OF THE ROUTE IS ON THE EXISTING RIGHT-OF-WAY.
That means approximately 100 kms needs to be moved to undisturbed lands. These reroutes will be made to improve safety and address environmental considerations, and will accommodate
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WILL REQUIRE NEW ROUTING.
changes in land usage since the pipeline was originally built in 1953. We’ve been talking with the public, stakeholders, landowners and Aboriginal communities along the proposed corridor to hear their concerns. We expect you will ask questions. We’ve made
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WILL FOLLOW OTHER LINEAR INFRASTRUCTURES, SUCH AS HYDRO, TELUS, RAILWAYS AND HIGHWAYS.
adjustments in many places to address the concerns we’ve heard. Our intention in all of our planning is to minimize the impact on residents, communities and the environment, while ensuring that safe construction and operations are possible.
For more information, go to TransMountain.com/planning-the-route Email: info@transmountain.com · Phone: 1-866-514-6700
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SPORTS
Barriere curlers at their game
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The local rink is a busy place right now as folks move indoors to enjoy the winter sport of curling. Members of the organization say they always have room for other folks to join in the fun, and no experience is necessary. If you would like more information about curling in the community call Susan or Brian at 250-672-5334. Pictured are a number of curlers taking part in a mixed league game last week. Stay in tune with your community. The North Thompson STAR/JOURNAL – keeping you connected!
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By Kamloops This Week Brennan Ettinger is the proud owner of another Canadian record. The 14-year-old Kamloops native set a new World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters record for Canadians in his age and weight class at the World Championships earlier this month, deadlifting a personalbest 325 pounds in the Las Vegas event. He competed in the Raw Division, meaning he was not wearing a deadlift suit. The Grade 8 student at Westsyde secondary won his division at the Great Northern Bench Press and Deadlift Championships in Olympia, Wash., in August, lifting 314 pounds. Brennan’s father, Dave, also competed at the World Championships, bench pressing 353 pounds and setting a Canadian record in the WABDL 50- to 55-year old police/fire division.
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Ettinger medals at World
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Brennan Ettinger of Kamloops lifting a Canadian-record 325 pounds at the World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters World Championships in Las Vegas.
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A Kamloops martial arts instructor, who has worked with many students in the North Thompson, has been promoted to the highest level of taekwondo. Robert Gill, instructor and president of the Kamloops Martial Arts Association, was promoted to eighth-degree black belt earlier this month by one of taekwondo’s founding pioneers, Grand Master JC Kim. Gill has 42 years of taekwondo experience and has taught in the Kamloops and North Thompson Valley area since 1987.
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91% of Canadians are unaware of a home insurance condition that can result in claim denial Square One Insurance Services Inc. Square One recently conducted a survey to determine awareness levels of a common home insurance condition that, if not met, eliminates coverage for damage from frozen pipes. The condition requires homeowners, who are away for more than a few days, take the following steps: 1. Turn off water at the home’s main source and drain all pipes; or, 2. Arrange for someone to enter the home daily and ensure heat is maintained. Surprisingly, 91 per cent of the 1,200 people surveyed were not aware of this condition. “With the cold temperatures we experience across Canada, it’s important the insurance industry takes steps to educate homeowners of this condition,” states Jason Vander Zalm, vice president at Square One. If temperatures in a home drop low enough, water in pipes can freeze. As the water freezes into ice, it expands and causes the pipes to rupture. As the ice melts, significant water damage can occur. Obviously, the situation worsens if the homeowner is away when the pipes freeze so it’s understandable that insurance providers have imposed certain conditions on homeowners. “As our survey found, most people simply don’t know about this common home insurance condition,” says Vander Zalm. “Even if you do, it’s critical that you review your own policy because the condition varies from one provider to the next. For example, some policies require you take steps if away for more than four days while
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others provide seven days. And, complying with the condition might be harder than you expect.” Earlier this year, an Ontario couple discovered their home in shambles when they returned from a winter vacation in Florida. They had turned off their water before departing, but they did not shut off the water to the fire sprinkler system as the building code requires it remain operative. Unfortunately, the pipes leading to the fire sprinkler heads froze and burst, causing extensive water damage throughout the home. Their insurance provider denied the claim, stating that water to all pipes needed to be shut off and drained while the homeowners were away. In another case, a woman was in hospital undergoing cancer treatment. She had been away from home for three weeks, when her furnace went out. The pipes froze and burst, again causing significant water damage throughout the home. While away, the homeowner arranged for a neighbour to keep an eye on her home. The neighbour picked up mail, but did not enter the home to ensure heat was maintained. Unfortunately, insurance coverage was denied because policy conditions were not met. The good news is that some insurance providers are updating the condition to allow for fire sprinkler systems to remain functional and for exceptions to be made in medical emergencies. So before you leave your home for more than a few days this winter, speak with your insurance provider. For more home insurance tips, visit www. squareoneinsurance.ca.
The Knitten Mitten Tree at Interior Savings Credit Union in Barriere recently received a huge donation of all these knitted hats from a generous artisan in the area. The tree annually collects all manner of hats, mittens, gloves, socks, scarves and hats for the local Food Bank. If you want to add something to the tree make sure you do so within the next two weeks before the tree’s collection goes to provide warm gifts for the Food Bank’s Christmas hampers. STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward
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Infrared, a completely different feeling In my last article I discussed how easy it is to make creative changes in one’s photography by using a camera converted to infrared. I wrote that photographers have the option to creatively challenge themselves by selecting different lenses, choosing to produce black and white images, electing to use highly manipulative post-production techniques, etc., or any combination just to mention a few. Then I added one more creative tool to the list that I use, a camera converted to only capture images of the world around me in infrared. Infrared allows a photographer, and gives the viewer, a completely different feeling of a subject. Making an image with a modified camera is an exploration and a discovery that moves a photographer far from the usual. I like the sometimes-surprising tones that I can obtain when I convert the image to black and white. Like any form of photography, or art, it’s all a matter of taste.
Reflected IR light produces an array of surreal effects, vegetation sometimes appears white or near white. Black surfaces can appear gray or almost white depending on the angle of reflected light, and if the sky (my favourite part of the infrared image) is photographed from the right direction it becomes black. The bluer the sky, the greater the likelihood of an unworldly effect; and white surfaces can glow with an ethereal brightness. The response I received from readers got me thinking about how much I like shooting infrared. That’s been a long relationship. My first forays with infrared during the 1970’s were began with infrared colour transparency film and then with infrared black and white film. Now that I have set film aside I am more than content to use a converted digital camera. Besides it’s much easier with digital than the arduous process we had to contend with when we used film. Infrared film had
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John E n ma n to be loaded and unloaded in complete darkness, then processed in metal tanks that kept the film from getting fogged. We attached a deep red filter to the lens. The deeper the red the better the effect, and because of the dark red filter things become very hard to see. Oh, and the exposures were long if the sun wasn’t bright. In spite of that infrared photography has had a strong following of creative photographers for as long as I have been involved in photography. And now with the light gathering ability of modern sensors I think that following is stronger than ever. In an article I wrote about using infrared film titled “Photographing a Different Kind of Light” I said, “There are those who believe a fine art photograph must represent real-
ity, but reality doesn’t necessarily take into account that there are differences between what one sees, what the photographer’s camera produces, and what the photographer was trying to capture.” I think a photograph is only a representation of a particular vision of reality. Infrared allows us to photograph a world illuminated by infrared light, that part of the colour spectrum we can’t normally see, and produces intriguing, exquisite and sometimes unearthly photographs that can’t be captured in any other way. These are my thoughts this week. Contact me at emcam@telus.net, 250371-3069 or stop by Enman’s Camera at 423 Tranquille Road in Kamloops. I always have an interesting selection of both used film and digital photographic equipment.
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• Indoor Storage Units • Office space with equipment storage available. Hwy access for convenience & exposure 250-674-0145 info@oncallservices.ca 851 Yellowhead Hwy 5
PITCHLESS fir, clear, quarter sawn v.g., cabinet grade. $5/bd. ft. Call 250-674-1291
STEEL BUILDING sale.”Really big sale-year end clear out!” 21x22 $5,190 25x24 $5,988 27x28 $7,498 30x32 $8,646 35x34 $11,844 42x54 $16,386. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca
Annual General Meeting McLure Wildfire Monument Society Sunday Dec. 6 from 1-3pm 728 Stone Road, Louis Creek 250-319-8023 Call for directions if required
Located across the railway tracks in Vavenby, B.C. Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Information
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Barriere A-A Meetings Every Tuesday at 7:30pm Pentecostal Church 818 Amnesty Road 250-672-9643 250-672-9934
Education/Trade Schools
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
Lost & Found Barriere: Found cell phone on Nov. 6 at about 3:30pm at the Barriere Medical Clinic office. Call to identify. 250-672-9795
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Travel
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SAVE 30% on our Greenland and Wild Labrador voyage until December 18, 2015 - See Labrador as it was meant to be seen - By Sea - Aboard the comfortable Ocean Endeavour. No extra charge for singles! Quote community newspapers! Call tollfree: 1-800363-7566 or visit: www.adventurecanada.com. (TICO # 04001400).
Beautiful gift items for all occasions 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
Inspire. Perspire. Participate in an event to help the 4 million Canadians living with arthritis.
POWELL RIVER & Region Transition House Society has a job posting for a Stopping the Violence Counselor, closing on Dec. 30, 2015. Contact: chamberj@telus.net
Employment 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
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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.
Career Opportunities
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TRU invites applications for the following position: FACULTY Health Care Assistant Program Regional Centre Clearwater, BC For further information, please visit:
www.tru.ca/careers We wish to thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
HUGE DEMAND for Medical Transcriptionists! CanScribe is Canada’s top Medical Transcription training school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1-800-4661535. www.canscribe.com or info@canscribe.com INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training! Funding & Housing Avail! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certification proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com START A new career in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765
Help Wanted WANTED experienced commercial tire person for a busy shop in Port Coquitlam B.C. Top wages and benefits paid. Please send resume to: tireperson@outlook.com
Medical/Dental 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!
Services
Financial Services NEED A loan? Own property? Have bad credit? We can help! Call toll free 1-866-405-1228 firstandsecondmortgages.ca
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Plumbing 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
Merchandise for Sale
FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS
For sale: Washer in good working order. $150.00 obo. Call 250-587-6151
Food Products
Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Estates Jewelry+ Chad: 1-778-281-0030 Local.
Tools For Sale: Rockwell Jointer, 6”, on metal stand, $600.00; New swivel 8” vise, $200.00. Ph. 250-674-3695
Food Products
Auctions WWW.KWIKAUCTIONS.COM Weekly Restaurant Equipment Auctions. Coming up December 5 & 6 1000 Lots 2015 Brand New Equipment Liquidation, Refrigeration, Cooking Equipment, Plates, Glassware, Smallwares, Used Equipment, Contents of Buffet Hall, Large Hotel Restaurant, Cold Stone Creamery, Coffee Shop - www.KwikAuctions.com, Burnaby
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
Homebased Products Sales rep seeks value added wood work for retail. Ph. 250-674-1291 or email: wudwurksales@gmail.com
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Employment Agencies/Resumes
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Round glass top table + 4 chairs, $200.00; brown microfibre motion furniture - sofa, loveseat + chair, $300.00; small computer desk w/pullout, swivel chair incl, $150.00. All in good cond. Ph 250-8949090 or text 250-674-8142
Appliances
Digital and film photographs. Phone 250-674-3252 or email:keith.mcneill65@gmail.com
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Barriere Employment Services YOUR GATEWAY TO LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION CARE AIDE (Regular p/t Night Shift) WAITRESS – Station House – Yellowhead Pioneer Residence Restaurant BC0729 BC0738 CASHIER – A&W BC0630 CHAMBERMAID/HOUSEKEEPING – COOK – A&W BC0685 MonteCarlo Motel BC 0736 DRIVER-Hy’s North Transportation LOGGING TRUCK DRIVER – West BC0453 Pine Logging BC0726 Mike Wiegele - http://www.wiegele.com/employment.htm Sun Peaks - http://www.sunpeaksresort.com/corporate/work-and-play/opportunities FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE ABOVE JOBS PLEASE GO TO
www.barriere-employment.ca
Skill Development: If you have been on Employment Insurance in the past 3 years (5 years maternity) & are currently unemployed, you may be eligible for re-training dollars. Book an appointment to see one of our counselors for information. Free computer & Internet access • Free resume help • Free info on many services The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia In Partnership with Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce and Yellowhead Community Services
629 Barriere Town Rd. V0E 1E0 • 250-672-0036 • Fax: 250-672-2159 E-mail: info@barriere-employment.ca • Website: www.barriere-employment.ca
Box 67, 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E0
BEFORE YOU SELL: • ASPEN • BIRCH • COTTONWOOD • PINE • SPRUCE • FIR PULP LOGS Please call KATHERINE LEPPALA (250) 395-6218 (direct line) • (250) 395-0584 (cell) (250) 395-6201 (fax)
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Real Estate
Year end awards handed out to 4-H
Apt/Condos for Sale Clearwater: 1 bdrm Income Apartment w/long term tenant. Ground floor. Asking $57,000. Call 250-292-8418
For Sale By Owner For Sale or Rent: 225 Murtle Cres, 3 bdrm, 3.5 bath, dbl heated garage, rent for $1,150/mo + util. For Sale: 208 Dutch Lk. Rd, 3 bdrm, 1/2 duplex, 2 full bath, $125,000.00. Offers. Call 250-674-3668
The Yellowhead 4-H Club held their year end awards banquet on Nov. 27 in the North Thompson Agriplex banquet hall. The potluck supper had far more food than required, and the number of awards and certificates handed out was impressive.
Houses For Sale Clearwater: Rancher, walkout bsmnt, 3bdrm, 3 baths, fenced yrd, 284 Mileen Rd. Call Maureen or Debra 250-672-5300
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Clearwater: 1 bdrm apt in Triplex, own entrance, close to shopping, $500/mo. Avail now. Call Julie 250-674-0188
(Right) A 4-H member receives his medalion and certificate from 4-H leader Glenda Feller, along with congratulations from award sponsor Greg Peterson of Country Feeds (center) and Ben Rainer from Rainer Custom Cutting.
Mobile Homes & Pads Vavenby: 2 bdrm covered mobile w/addition on priv lot. W/D, F/S. Ref req. $675/mo + DD. Pets neg. Avail Dec. 1 Call 250-676-9210
Homes for Rent Clearwater: 2-bdrm townhouse. close to shopping, f/s, w/d, dw. Avail Jan. 1, $900/mo + DD. Call Julie 250-674-0188
STAR/JOURNAL photos: Jill Hayward
CLWTR-2BED House, DD and Ref Reqd. No Smoking. $1120/m inc Utilities.Avail Dec 1. 778 220 5884 or 250 851 3858.
Lake side cabin near Barriere $625/mth heat incld. NS, NP, lrg. balcony, boating, swimming, fishing at your door step. 778-773-2465 or 778-9284084
Rooms for Rent Clearwater: Room for rent in Weyerhaeuser sub. Wi-Fi, Sat TV. Nice clean place. NS, NP. $500/mo, incl laundry and util. Call 250-674-1768
CHURCH DIRECTORY
CHURCH OF ST. PAUL
4464 Barriere Town Road
Worship Sunday 11:00 A worshipping community of Anglicans, United & Lutherans
All Are Welcome
the Rev. Brian Krushel
Office: 250 672-5653 www.norththompsonpc.ca CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLY 4818 Annesty Rd. (Across from High School) Bible perspectives Sunday 7am on 93.1 Radio 10:30am - Sunday Service and Children’s Sunday School Pastor: Lance Naylor 250-672-0111 www.clabarriere.org
THE OPEN DOOR FELLOWSHIP 11:00 am Sundays at the Ridge Bible Study on Tuesdays at 1pm PASTOR TODD ENGLISH Join us for refreshments after the Service.
Phone 250-672-1864 anytime. Affiliated with North American Baptist Association. “Believe in the Lord Jesus - and you will be saved.” (Acts 16:31)
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Meet in the Church of Saint Paul on Saturday Mornings Bible Study - 9:30am Worship Service - 11am Fellowship Meal - 12:30pm Everyone Welcome 318-0545
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4-H beef leader Johnny Johnson (center) hands out achievement awards to 4-H members.
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Mounties warn public to remain wary of telephone scams RCMP Telephone and internet scams are presented by thieves with many different themes but in most circumstances there are common threads to the pitch. RCMP and a recent victim of fraud, share her story of a telephone solicitation which cost her thousands of dollars. The scam was initiated in June of this year when a Chilliwack woman received a telephone call from an alleged holding company offering to buy her timeshare property in Mexico. A company spokesperson told the victim they represented a large corporate client and after agreeing on a purchase price referred the victim to a broker to close the transaction. “Between June and the end of August the victim paid unexpected transfer fees, taxes, commissions, and bank trust fees, into a foreign bank account. The fees quickly began to approach the sale price of the property,” said Chilliwack RCMP officer Cst. Ralph Dolinsky. Becoming suspicious the purchase was a fraud the victim contacted the RCMP. Police investigation confirmed neither company existed and were linked to fraudulent property transactions in the United States. Internet fraud resulting in the theft of thousands of dollars from victims is a scenario which is becoming all too familiar to Michelle Wulff,
Supervisor of Chilliwack Crime Prevention Services, who receives calls daily about scams that range from thieves presenting themselves as law enforcement agencies soliciting donations to utility companies threatening to cut services if immediate payment is not received for an outstanding bill. “Protect yourself from being a victim of fraud. Never provide personal or banking information by phone, computer, or mail to solicitors. Use the 5 second rule before you hit the send button,” Wulff warns clients. To confirm a Charitable Organization is legitimate police urge folks to visit the Canada Revenue Agency website at https://www.cra-arc. gc.ca/charitiesandgiving/ . “Thieves work internationally through the internet and do not leave finger prints to their crimes. Police warn everyone these criminals are convincing and often assertive. We urge anyone who receives any unexpected solicitation to speak to the police, a relative or trusted friend before providing personal information, entering into a contract or making a money transfer,” said Cpl. Mike Rail. Police remind everyone who witnesses anything they believe to be suspicious in nature to contact their local RCMP or, should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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14 people fill 51 shoe boxes for Samaritan’s Purse By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal On Wednesday, Nov. 18, fourteen Barrierites gathered together to make up a number of shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Operation Christmas Child was started in 1990. In 1993, Operation Christmas Child grew and was adopted by Samaritan’s Purse, a Christian organization run by Franklin Graham. To date, Operation Christmas Child has collected and distributed over 100 million shoe box gifts worldwide. In 2014, Canadians donated more than 700,474 Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes for hurting children around the world. Here in Barriere, they beat last year’s total of 39, making up 51 boxes this year; and they even ended up with enough left overs to give next year’s boxes a head start. The group spent one and a quarter hours filling the boxes, and then socialized for another 45 minutes, enjoying tea and goodies. “Just a fun couple of hours and 51 kids will be blessed this Christmas”, stated organizer Julia Hetu.
Pictured are the volunteers who filled the shoe boxes for Samaritan’s Purse: (L-r) back row - Nancy, Laura, Lillian, Carmen, Lorraine and Julia; front row - Rachel, Hope, Barb, Joy, Rebecca and Patty. Not pictured is Cathy, who took the photograph.
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Barriere Nov. 26: Craft fair at Barriere Secondary school 4:30 -830pm to book a table call Sandra at 672 9515 Nov. 28 - Barriere Seniors Annual Craft Fair, Seniors Hall, 10am-2pm. $10/table. Info: Lil 250-672-9318
Chu Chua Dec. 13 – Christmas Craft Fair, Chu Chua Community Hall, 10am-1pm. $10/table. Info: Eunice 250-672-5356. Bingo starts at 2pm
Clearwater Dec. 13 – Clearwater Elks Christmas Bazaar, Elks Hall, 9am-3pm. $10/table. Info: Phyllis 250674-3535
Dec 11-13 and Dec 18-20 - Winter Market at the Wells Gray Info Centre. Fri. 2-8pm Sat. 10-4pm Sun. 10-3pm Info: 250-676-9511
Heffley Creek Dec. 5 – Christmas Craft Fair, Heffley Creek Hall, 10am-2pm. Info: Deb 250-578-7525
Vavenby Nov. 26-Dec 1. - Christmas at the Cottage 11am8pm daily 3684 Birch Island Lost Creek Rd. Info: 250-676-9511 Dec. 6 – Vavenby Craft Fair 10am-3pm at the Vavenby Community Hall. Barb 250-676-9485
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