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Dr. Marianne Sadar, a senior scientist at the BC Cancer Agency researching prostate cancer, stands in her Vancouver laboratory in this file photo. Sadar and her team’s years-long research has led to creation of a drug the team calls EPI-506, one that shrank prostate tumours in mice without apparent side effects. DANIEL PI PHOTO
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arianne Sadar remembers her biggest “a-ha!” moment. One of her lab assistants brought her pictures of mice being treated for cancer. “And they were disappearing. The tumours were disappearing,” said Sadar, once a student at George Hilliard elementary and NorKam secondary before becoming a doctor and scientist determined to find a cure for prostate cancer. “I couldn’t sleep that week.” That one moment, as she ran around the lab — “actually, I ran through the building,” she said — showing others, was when
Sadar knew the drug she has spent 17 years working on was going to move from the rodent to human trials. It also led to the realization her part in the quest is done for now. “I still don’t know if the first patient has been dosed,” Sadar said of the clinical trials the BC Cancer Agency and the University of British Columbia began last week. The new drug was drawn from a compound found in a marine sponge from Papua New Guinea. Sponges like it contain many chemical components that make them a source of new drug development The one identified by Sadar and her team — which has included dozens of others working on the same goal since she began her research in 1998 — led to
creation of a drug the team calls EPI-506, one that shrank prostate tumours in mice without apparent side effects. “It’s been a long time,” Sadar said. “My entire career. All my eggs are in this basket. I’ve been determined to get it up to clinical testing and now I’m there.” She hasn’t let go completely, though. After spending all those years working for the cure — checking steps three, four, five and six times because, she said, people and other scientists are always waiting to poke holes in it — Sadar now will look for new problems as the clinical trials go forward. “Cancer is devious,” she said, noting the disease works to develop resistance to treatment. See CANCER DRUG, A2
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The man accused of shooting a Kamloops RCMP corporal 12 months ago has been ordered by a judge to stand trial. Security was ramped up at the Kamloops Law Courts yesterday for Kenneth Knutson’s preliminary inquiry. The 37-year-old is facing five charges, including attempted murder, stemming from the December 2014 shooting of Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Jean-Rene Michaud. RCMP CPL. J.R. MICHAUD Deputy sheriffs stood guard outside Courtroom 3D armed with metal detectors, screening people as they entered the room. An additional two sheriffs were posted inside. More than 10 police officers, Michaud and Supt. Brad Mueller included, were also at the courthouse for the brief hearing, which was KENNETH KNUTSON slated to last four days, but wrapped up in just over one hour. Michaud had been expected to testify at some point in the hearing, but that did not happen. Instead, he spent the hearing behind closed doors in an interview room adjacent to the courtroom. See TRIAL DATE, A4
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LOCAL NEWS Marianne Sadar was 10 when she lost her older sister, Elisia, to leukemia. Today, Sadar and her team have achieved a breakthrough in fighting prostate cancer. To read about Sadar’s path from childhood in Kamloops to 70-hour work weeks at the BC Cancer Agency, go online to kamloops thisweek.com.
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Pedestrians looking to cross below the Yellowhead Highway won’t be able to use the Rivers Trail as their route much longer if Kamloops city council accepts a staff recommendation up for debate today. Parks staff are asking council to permanently close a 200-metre section of the trail connecting River Street with the eastern end of Lorne Street, due to significant damage caused by water draining
off the bridge above. Mike Doll, parks planning and sustainability supervisor, said erosion damage has reached the point where the trail section has become a public safety hazard. While the provincial Ministry of Transportation is aware of the state of the trail, Doll said it doesn’t consider a solution to the erosion problem a high priority since it doesn’t affect the structural integrity of the bridge. Fixing the washed-out areas along the trail would cost about $85,000, Doll said, noting staff prefer to close
the section at a “minimal cost.” Doll said the Yellowhead section isn’t used as often as other parts of the Rivers Trail network. Counters under the bridge logged only 2,300 trips through the area per month, compared to about 7,600 under the CN Bridge in Riverside Park or at Halston bridge. “With the recent construction of the pedestrian overpass, this route has become somewhat redundant as the public now has a safer route to access Valleyview,” Doll said.
Kamloops-Thompson school district superintendent Karl deBruijn is frustrated with the union representing the region’s teachers. While he can’t stop the Kamloops-Thompson Teachers’ Association (KTTA) from sending a letter to parents — the union won an arbitration ruling giving it freedom of speech to do so — deBruijn is unhappy with the contents, with the KTTA complaining about the new reporting system teachers must use. The provincial government brought in the new system, My Education B.C., to replace a discontinued software program teachers use to do report cards. The KTTA has complained to the district the new system is hard to use, cumbersome and a challenge to learn. “You know, every day, our teachers go into classrooms and teach their students new things,” deBruijn said. “And it can be hard for some of them, but we tell our students to just work through it and we help them learn it. We have five full-time people working to help teachers learn this program. “Little Jimmy says math is hard and we tell him yes, it is, but you need to work through it and yes, we’ll help you learn it.” DeBruijn added that, much like in the class setting, the district is offering after-school help sessions for teachers, noting “they are poorly attended.” The letter the KTTA wants to send to parents states the new system has “numerous glitches and faults that have not been resolved to date. . . . We have worked hard to complete reports on this program, but want you to know that the inadequacies of the program have limited us in our ability to communicate with you to the degree that we would like.” DeBruijn said secondary teachers learned the new program last year and were able to send out the mandatory three report cards during the school year. He acknowledged there have been some issues with the program and said the provider has addressed them. The district has also pushed back the deadline to issue a first report card from the end of November to before Christmas. DeBruijn also noted administration had to adjust to new systems affecting all of its business, from human resources to accounting. “It was hard work. We had people in on weekends working on it and I never heard the kind of complaining I’m hearing from the KTTA,” deBruijn said. “Change is hard, but we’re teachers. We should be leading the way. We should be modelling and leading the way and not carrying on like that.”
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In October, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Sheri Donegan found Reinbrecht guilty of criminal negligence causing death and criminal negligence causing bodily harm. On July 3, 2010, Reinbrecht’s speedboat on Shuswap Lake ran nearly head first into a houseboat piloted by Ken Brown, killing Brown and injuring a number of passengers. Donegan found Reinbrecht was travelling too fast and recklessly in the moments before he struck the houseboat in the dark. It took 17 months for charges to be
laid against Reinbrecht. During the course of the trial, court heard investigators wanted to return to Magna Bay at the same time of year to understand the lighting conditions at the time of the collision. After charges were laid in December 2011, a number of potential trial dates came and went before lawyers went to court in January of this year. But, at the last minute, Reinbrecht switched lawyers and the trial was pushed back another month. There were also several delays during the trial itself.
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Lawyers are set to argue in March whether delays by the Crown should result in acquittal of a boater found guilty following a deadly crash on Shuswap Lake. The defence already filed an application arguing Crown delays breached the Charter rights to a fair trial for Leon Reinbrecht. March 2 and March 3 have been set aside to hear arguments on that challenge.
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The head of a mining watchdog group is urging the city and its residents to push for a federal panel review of the proposed Ajax mine. Ugo Lapointe is in Kamloops as part of a threeweek tour to a number of B.C. communities grappling with the social and environmental impact of mines.
KGHM Ajax intends to make its application to federal and provincial governments public in early January. But, Lapointe said it is not too late for the new federal Liberal government to order the highest level of scrutiny through a joint panel review. Under that process, company officials and consultants can be cross-examined in a public process. “We feel the [current]
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review process is not what it should be,” Lapointe said. “This is an ideal project to go through a joint panel review.” The Conservative government rejected calls for a federal panel review. Lapointe is meeting with several groups in the city, including First Nations doing a parallel review. He said it will be important for the application to include “two or three exam-
ples of worse-case scenarios. “What happens in a major spill?” Lapointe said examining finances of the project and company will be critical because research has shown marginally economic deposits cause the most environmental damage. Companies, he argued, must push production and cut corners to maintain profitability.
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Michaud was flanked by high-ranking officers from the Kamloops RCMP detachment while in the room. Crown prosecutor Colin Forsyth called just one witness, RCMP Const. Steve Marcel. Preliminary inquiries are provincialcourt hearings held to determine whether there is enough evidence against an accused to proceed to trial in B.C. Supreme Court. Evidence given at preliminary inquiries is bound by a court-ordered publication ban. Wearing a red jail-issue sweat suit and seated in the prisoners’ dock, Knutson said nothing during Marcel’s testimony.
Sporting a shaved head, Knutson alternated between leaning in and appearing to listen intently and sitting back with his arms folded over his chest. At the conclusion of the hearing, Michaud was whisked by sheriffs to a back entrance and out of the courthouse. Michaud was shot in the early-morning hours of Dec. 3, 2014, a short time after he pulled over a white Chrysler Intrepid on Batchelor Drive. At the time, police said the vehicle was associated with an ongoing investigation. Michaud was struck by two bullets — one in the elbow and one in the torso. Witnesses told KTW at the time they heard multiple gunshots. One area resident said it sounded like
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someone had “emptied a clip.” A backup officer returned fire, police said at the time, but the driver of the Intrepid fled. Knutson was arrested following a manhunt that lasted more than 12 hours. He was found inside a Batchelor Heights home. Michaud was underwent multiple emergency surgeries in Kamloops and Vancouver in the weeks that followed the shooting. He is now recovering at home, eyeing a return to work in 2016. Knutson has elected to be tried in B.C. Supreme Court by a judge and jury. A trial date has not been set, but the matter will return to court on Dec. 21 to set a date.
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Transport Canada has rescinded an order that had the City of Kamloops spend thousands of dollars paying for flaggers at downtown Canadian Pacific Rail crossings to address safety concerns with pedestrians crossing the tracks while trains were moving. The order had flaggers posted at the Third Avenue crossing near Sandman Centre 24 hours a day since Nov. 19, costing the city about $15,000. It was rescinded late Thursday by Dennis Maskell, railway safety inspector for Transport Canada’s Pacific region. Canadian Pacific will now stop eastbound trains just west of the Second Avenue crossing so the boxcars do not
block the intersection and tempt pedestrians to climb through on their way to and from the Riverside Park area. The city will erect more signs near the Third Street crossing to urge pedestrians to use the overhead bridge that was built for the very purpose of having people avoid crossing the tracks. As part of its bid to have the order rescinded, the city has hired consultant MMM Group Ltd. to conduct a safety assessment, according to city CAO David Trawin. The assessment will include strategies to deal with large crowds of pedestrians using the Third Avenue crossing during events at Sandman Centre, and determine whether the crossings meet government standards. The city will have the
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assessment by Friday at the latest. In his letter to the City of Kamloops, Maskell said crowds attending the Nov. 7 Kamloops Blazers/ Prince George Cougars game were running through the crossing, despite crossing arms being in use, trying to beat a train as it entered the CP yard. Earlier this fall, CP asked Transport Canada to shut down the city’s two level train-track crossings at Second and Third avenues, sighting safety and security concerns. At the time, CP spokesman Jeremy Berry said new businesses near the crossings had led to “continual trespassing” in the company’s rail yard, which can be accessed at the crossings. Trawin said closing the crossings is not up for discussion.
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How and why did you become involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters? I heard an ad for Big Brothers Big Sisters on the radio. I love how kids have such active imaginations and have fun doing many different activities, so I thought it would be a great way to be involved in the community. What do you enjoy about the In-School Mentoring Program? I love seeing how excited my Little is each week when we meet. My Little chooses different activities to do each week, which always makes our time together fun. How often do you see your Little and what do you do? Since I’m a Big with the In School Mentoring Program, I get to spend one hour a week with my Little. We often spend our time together playing on the playground, painting, reading, and baking. How is this relationship fitting into your life? Every week I look forward to seeing my Little. I find that meeting with my Little and focusing on them and what they want to do each week helps me to put things into perspective. I feel lucky that I am able to positively impact someone else’s life and it is a great feeling when my Little is excited to see me.
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Kamloops City Councilwill willhold holdaaPublic PublicHearing Hearingto toconsider consider the the following following proposed Kamloops City Council proposed amendment CityofofKamloops KamloopsZoning ZoningBylaw BylawNo. No.5-1-2001, 5-1-2001, and and to consider removing amendment toto City removing the requirement forthe theregistration registrationofofan anaccess accessagreement. agreement. the requirement for
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Purpose: To remove the requirement for the registration of an access agreement on the new multiple-family residential development located on the subject property that would provide access to the future development on the land to the east.
Who would you recommend this program to? I recommend this program to everyone who likes spending time with kids and likes to play games and have fun! How has your Little benefitted from the program? Through the program I’ve been able to see growth in my Little. My Little has become more outgoing and is always so excited to choose what we do during our time together. Why do you think someone should volunteer in this program? I think that this program is very rewarding. I’ve found that Big Brothers Big Sisters has a variety of ways for people to volunteer. Whether you have a lot or just a little bit of time to give, I’d highly recommend you do. It’s a great feeling to help someone else, especially a Little.
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On behalf of the team at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops & Region, and the 400 children in our mentoring programs, we would like to thank donors, volunteers and community partners for your generous support in 2015. We wish everyone a happy holiday season!
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Former British Columbia premier Bill Bennett, known as an architect of financial restraint in the province, died Thursday night in his hometown of Kelowna at the age of 83. Bennett had been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease for several years. His family said in an obituary that Bennett cherished his time with them and had a quick wit and great sense of humour. “Bill was competitive in all aspects of his life, whether in business, politics or the game he loved most — tennis.’’ Bennett used that competitive streak to lead the Social Credit party in a December 1975 landslide victory over Dave Barrett’s NDP. He took over the party from his father W.A.C. Bennett, who stepped down in 1972 after his 20 years in power ended in electoral defeat. Under Bennett’s helm, the Socreds took 34 of 55 seats in the legislature and more than 49 per cent of the popular vote. Coquihalla Highway, Expo ’86 and Skytrain — former attorney general
Bud Smith of Kamloops lists the building of the province under Bill Bennett. But more than anything, Smith said, Bennett transformed the province’s largest city. “One of the ironies of our history is a small businessman from Kelowna essentially transformed downtown Vancouver through SkyTrain, Expo ‘86,” Smith said. Smith would later become a cabinet minister in the Social Credit government. He served as principal secretary to Bennett from 1982 to 1986. “He was extremely team-oriented . . . He wasn’t a one-man band,” he said of Bennett’s leadership. And, Smith added, Bennett wasn’t content to just be there. “He wanted to do things and build things. He said public service is its own reward.” Smith said construction of the Coquihalla Highway in the Interior under Bennett was the first major transportation project in the region in 30 years. Former Social Credit cabinet minister and Kamloops MLA Claude Richmond called Bennett “a good man, a great man, a
three children, Bennett weighed slightly more than five pounds at birth and wasn’t expected to live long. Later there was jaundice, more time in hospital and the future premier learned to fight early. In 1955, Bennett married Audrey James, a nurse’s aide at Kelowna General Hospital. She continued to work for three years as a receptionist in a local medical clinic until she left to have the first of four sons — Brad, Kevin, Stephen and Greg. In the early 1980s, Bennett gained a reputation as being hard-
nosed after cutting thousands of jobs from B.C.’s public service despite massive protests from labour. He faced Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and the other premiers in televised talks that would result in the 1982 Constitution that Quebec Premier Rene Levesque refused to sign. Bennett resigned in 1986 and returned to private business. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, his brother Russell, four sons, eight grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. — with files from The Canadian Press
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Gordon Gore still remembers a student who told him his day at the Big Little Science Centre was the best school day of his life. Gore calls it the best award he has ever received. But, the Meritorious Service Medal certainly compares. “It’s an honour to win it. Not many people get that honour,” Gore told KTW. “I never did it for awards.” Gore, the 78-yearold founder of the Big Little Science Centre, has been named winner of the civilian division’s Meritorious Service Medal, an accolade enabling the governor general, on behalf of all Canadians, to recognize an individual for a remarkable feat that brings honour to Canada and sets an exemplary standard of achievement. For Gore, that feat is founding the Big Little Science Centre. The centre began in the back of his truck — a collection of science experiments and displays with which he toured the city, teaching students about science through hands-on learning.
Before long, he had a room at David Thompson elementary, then space at Bert Edwards science and technology school, then an area at George Hilliard elementary. Now, nearly 16 years later and in the former home of Happyvale elementary on Holt Street on the North Shore, the Big Little Science Centre has reached nearly 180,000 students in its tenure and sees more than 20,000 people enter its doors each year. “If it hadn’t been for Gord and his enthusiasm, for physics especially, we wouldn’t have the Big Little Science Centre,” said Annette Glover, a member of the centre’s board of directors and a former Kamloops-Thompson school trustee. She helped to prepare Gore’s nomination for the medal. “It’s just a thank you to him and it was a thank you from the broader community,” Glover said. Gore taught in the school district for nearly 20 years — 13 years at Westsyde secondary — and made stops at the University of British Columbia and Thompson Rivers University. An author and a published academic, his accolades are many, *MMA FIGHT SHORTS *MMA RASH GUARDS *MMA HEADGEAR *WEAPONS
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Association. He was inducted into Westsyde’s Wall of Fame in 2014 and, an accomplished photographer, is known for curating the school’s history on film. “He had that vision and put a lot of energy into getting the science centre started and I think he deserves it just from that aspect, knowing what he did to get this centre up and running and how many kids it has influenced,” said Gord Stewart, executive
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t’s no surprise that the gun-control debate is heating up south of the border. Last week’s killing of 14 people at a San Bernardino, Calif., socialservices agency was reportedly the deadliest in the U.S. since the shooting at Sandy Hook elementary three years ago, when 26 children and adults were gunned down. Also fresh in our memories is the recent killing of three people at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado. When the issue of gun control is raised in Canada, opponents to such regulations rightly argue the laws make no difference to those with a criminal mind and a determination to do lethal damage. Regardless of the country, province or state and regardless of whether there are laws and how strict or lax they may be, the reality is the problem lies more with the people who possess firearms than the firearms themselves. It can be argued there is a necessity for such artillery, that completely removing guns from the equation is not the solution. Those tasked with ensuring our safety need them. They deal with the worst people in society and must have the ability to use lethal force not only to protect us, but to protect themselves in our service, too. Fortunately, the reality is the majority of those in law enforcement — in Canada, at least — can go their entire career without ever pulling the trigger, aside from target practice. Those who hunt for food also argue their right and need to possess arms, although that is often hotly debated itself. These points are only a few of the numerous sides to the argument. Time and time again, the debate appears to come to an impasse when weighing whether one’s legal right to possess guns means they should. It’s a question that needs serious consideration by lawmakers not only in the U.S., but worldwide, before mass shootings become so commonplace that they no longer make headlines.
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efore, during and after the last civic election, one of the subjects most talked about by candidates and citizens alike was public engagement. For incumbents, their feel was that they had done an exemplary job during the previous term in getting the word out on budget planning, downtown parking, capital projects and the new Kamplan (in the works), to name a few. Challengers felt council and staff had fallen short of the mark and didn’t provide near enough opportunity for the public to have their say on important issues. Interestingly enough, the very people the process was supposed to help were more cynical, feeling public-engagement sessions were nothing more than dog and pony shows and that, in the end, their voices didn’t really matter. I have to admit that, as a challenger, one of my platform points was to attempt to have more public engagement. I still feel citizen input goes a long way in helping to determine the future of one’s city. In the last year, we have had quite a number of opportunities for the public to speak their mind on a variety of issues, including the budget, the proposed performing-arts centre and the proposed Ajax mine. Add to these the numerous public hearings and publicsubmission sessions, availability to council through email and phone, letters to the editor and online forum comments and it
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CITY HALL could be argued there is quite a bit of public engagement. Yet, the feeling still exists that, for the most part, the public is left out in the cold. Some of the public-engagement sessions were well attended, such as the proposed performingarts centre discussions and the Ajax project town hall meeting. Others, like the recent budgetplanning sessions, had about 10 people at most attend. This made me wonder why one issue would merit more attention than another when it could be argued they were of equal importance. It dawned on me that the arts-centre and Ajax discussions generated (and still do) a lot of emotion and that, when we stir that pot, people don’t hesitate to come out in numbers and give us their point of view. So, what do we do to take dry topics like budgets, sewers and garbage collection and make the public more inclined to participate? I jokingly said to one of our staff during the budget ses-
sions in October that, had we announced we were considering raising taxes by 10 per cent, the hall would have been crammed full. Of course, I was joking. Lack of attendance, however, would either indicate people are satisfied with the budget process as it stands and feel no need to add their voice, or it means most people don’t feel their voice is valued and feel attendance would be a futile exercise. Another observation revealed many feel the content is well beyond the layman’s understanding and that putting things in simple terms would elicit far more feedback. People do care, as is evidenced by how they attend many of the other public-engagement sessions — but only those issues that have touched an immediate nerve. No one would argue council’s most important task is to establish an annual budget, making it an equally important issue for our citizens. Your input does matter and is thoughtfully considered. So, the next time the opportunity presents itself, exercise your right and let us know what you think. Dieter Dudy is a Kamloops councillor. Council columns appear monthly in KTW and online at kamloopsthisweek.com. Dudy can be reached by email at ddudy@kamloops.ca. To comment on this column, email editor@ kamloopsthisweek.com.
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INCONVENIENT TRUTH COLUMN OMITTED FACTS Editor: Tom Fletcher’s Dec. 4 column (‘Inconvenient truths’) was highly selective in its choice of so-called climate alarmist examples. Yes contrarian examples exist and can be used to make a point. For example, some glaciers are growing — seven per cent compared to 70 per cent that are shrinking. A columnist should at least acknowledge the 70 per cent, even if it mainly talks to the seven per cent. One who would sympathize with some of Fletcher’s comments is the famous independent scientist James Lovelock, annoyed with some “environmentalists who emotionalize the arguments.” But, Lovelock, the father of the Gaia
Theory, directs his focus not to these people but, more importantly, to the climate scientists, the results of their work and the stark options facing civilization. In his latest book, A Rough Ride to the Future, Lovelock notes the fact there has not been as much warming to date as most models have predicted has contributed to the denier perspective. Lovelock sees early computer models as simulating the atmosphere well, whereas only now are models simulating the interaction between the oceans and the atmosphere, something much more complex to model. That there has been significant warming directly linked to the burning of fossil fuels is clear. Increasing ppm of CO2 and other warm-
ing gases is documented, as is ocean acidification. Worrisome is the built-up inertia in the earth system, given this data may be a dramatic tipping point from which it could be too late to take meaningful action. The nature of this issue means we cannot be 100 per cent certain; however, the precautionary principle would urge action on 80 per cent confidence when the realization of a risk would be catastrophic. Columns that denigrate vocal activists and selectively choose data lower the quality of discussion, contribute to polarized discussion and raise doubt as to whether any action is needed — just what climate change denial interests want. Kevin Tyler Kamloops
YES, CLIMATE CHANGE IS MAN-MADE — AND, YES, IT IS REAL Editor: Man-made climate change, and action against it, should not be up for debate. To say I was shocked to see the opinion poll in Kamloops This Week would be an understatement. The question reads: “Do you believe man-made climate change is real and should be addressed?” The fact that hundreds of world leaders met last week in Paris to discuss how to respond to climate change seems to confirm that, yes, climate change is real and, yes, we need to act. Whether or not climate
change is man-made is also simply not a matter of opinion. Evidence lies in back-casting scientific models highlighting the role of human-caused greenhouse-gas emissions in rising global temperatures. Unfortunately, the poll results in KTW’s question suggest a significant number of people still deny this reality. It’s possible most people who answered “no” to the poll do understand climate change is real, but do not feel there is a need to act. Instead of laying out the overwhelming amount of evidence indicating climate change is a
man-made phenomenon and is present, I want to discuss the need for our action. Sometimes it’s difficult to see the impacts of climate change in Canada, where our population density is low, most of our manufactured goods come from abroad and our standard of living is high. But, around the world, people are already feeling the negative impacts of our consumption. Air quality in Beijing has degraded to unlivable conditions and a global increase in extreme weather events has begun. Both will only continue to worsen if action is not taken.
I do not think taking action should be up for debate. The question now is: How do we act? Let’s take an example from the world leaders meeting last week and decide how to act. We have the privilege to openly voice our opinions, influence government policies and modify our individual habits — all great tools to minimize the effects of man-made climate change. It’s our responsibility, not an opinion, to act. Hilary Hamilton Kamloops
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Earlier this year, he was charged with three counts of sexual assault involving young boys in Yorktown, Sask., where he worked as an RCMP constable between 1986 and 1993. At the time of his arrest in 2014, Davidson was working as a deputy sheriff in Alberta. Six of the eight accusers have asked for special treatment when they testify. Crown prosecutor Alexandra Janse said four of the complainants would like to testify by way of closed-circuit television, while two have requested to have a support person present. An application is expected to be made by the Crown to have those requests granted some time before Jan. 5. The 16-month investigation into Davidson’s actions came
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If the first 50 years at the pulp mill in Kamloops are any indication, what the next 50 hold is anyone’s guess — and may well be dictated by the rapidly evolving digital world. Domtar pulp mill celebrated its 50th anniversary on Friday, looking back to Nov. 30, 1965, when the first pulp was produced in the city.
“I think it reinforces, for everybody, how connected we are to our communities and how, when you’re in the paper industry, unlike other industries, it’s really about a network of mills that are really a huge part of their community,” said Michael Garcia, president of Domtar’s pulp and paper division. “Sometimes, it takes an event like this to remember what an important part of the
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local communities we are. I think that’s something we value.” While Domtar’s commitment to Kamloops has never changed, business certainly has since the Kamloops Pulp and Paper Company broke ground on Mission Flats Road. Known by that name until 1971, the site spent more than 30 years as Weyerhaeuser Canada before being purchased by Domtar in 2007. The changes, though, have been in more than just name. “If you look at it from Day 1 when this mill started, it was a small mill operated, basically, by a small private enterprise and they were a really small player,” said UNIFOR Local 10-B vicepresident Bob Stephens. UNIFOR is the union representing workers at the Kamloops facility. “Today, 50 years later, we’re a world-class mill with world-class environmental standards and we produce really good pulp and have really good jobs to go along with it.” The mill has seen its share of ups and downs recently, a situation Garcia said the company will continue to navigate in its next half-century. The company saw steady growth in pulp and paper consumption — in lock-step with gross domestic product,
he said — until the global financial crisis of 20072008. “We had a couple of things happen in 2008,” Garcia said. “We had the global recession, which everyone is aware of, so that kind of reduced the demand. But, on top of that, we had the acceleration of the societal changes around digital and digital media. “Really, for the last seven or eight years, it has been in what we call a secular decline, which means a steady contraction of paper demand — two to four per cent, depending on the year. And, since pulp is driven, in large part, by paper, there has been some pressure on the pulp segment, but not as much.” Today, the Kamloops facility employs more than 325 people — typical for a pulp production, Garcia said — along with supporting about 200 transportation jobs delivering waste sawmill fibre to the mill. At the height of its production, UNIFOR Local 10-B boasted more than 500 employees. “We’ve gone downhill in staffing and that’s pretty consistent with all manufacturing,” said Stephens, a second-generation employee at the mill. “Through technology and advanced practices, that’s the way things are done these days.
“Even though it’s kind of a painful practice for workers, the bottom line is that it makes our mill more competitive and keeps us prepared for the future.” UNIFOR, in conjunction with Domtar, is already looking at the possibility of going farther into the forest to bring waste-wood back to the mill, rather than surrendering it to slashburning and its environmental impacts. The environment is among the union’s priorities moving forward. Though Garcia admitted the paper side of the company is in decline, pulp products have picked up much of the slack. Two of Domtar’s largest mills, one in Plymouth, N.C., and another in Ashdown Ark., were converted from paper to pulp mills to help with the decline in business. “Pulp we see as still a growing market for us and it grows pretty much closer to GDP because so many of our end products that our pulp goes into aren’t paper — it’s baby diapers and tissue and bathroom tissue, cement boarding,” the president said. “I would say, in general, the market is made up of a steadily contracting paper market and a steadily growing . . . pulp market.”
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Campbell River, Hugh McRoberts of Richmond and Caledonia of Terrace before disposing of Brooks in four sets — 25-15, 22-25, 25-17, 25-19 — in the title tilt. The Sabres avoided Prince George high schools Duchess Park and College Heights, ranked No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, as they suffered upset defeats and bowed out of gold-medal contention early. Perhaps the most unsettling moment of the weekend occurred in a hotel room before the championship game. “There’s one person [McCorkell] on our team that says she needs to eat a lemon
poppyseed muffin before every single game and she couldn’t find the one she put in the cooler for before the final,” Cleveland said with a laugh. “She made her parents go out and buy a muffin. Who knows what would have happened without the muffin.” Baked goods likely had much less to do with victory than the tireless work put in by the girls over a three-year span. Most of the players have logged hundreds of hours of extra morning practise, arriving at the gym at 7:15 a.m. from September to December to work with Ma, who has coached at the high-school,
university, club and provincial levels. “This was their moment,” Ma said. “I’ve been working with these girls since Grade 9 so, from a developmental point of view, it’s been fantastic to see them grow.” Ma, who usually coaches the junior team at Sa-Hali, stayed with this crop of students as they made the jump to the senior ranks, along with assistant coaches Peter Wright and Ken Kobayashi. “Mr. Ma is an amazing coach,” Cleveland said. “He pushes us to be our best. Sometimes, he’s hard on us, but that’s what we need.” Friends, family and students from both Sa-Hali and rival
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My mom needs more care than what is offered in an independent or assisted living setting. We need to research care options but don’t know where to begin. Can you make some suggestions? Be realistic about your mom’s needs as well as her anticipated needs. Ask her doctor for what he/she believes her care needs to be. Begin your research based on this information. Your health authority generally has lists of care communities. Senior’s information centres are also a good resource. Visit all of the communities on your list. Ask a lot of questions. Your health authority may have information they can share with you regarding the background of these communities. You don’t want to mistakenly choose a community with a history of substandard care. Don’t make the mistake of choosing a community that matches your tastes. Have your mom involved in the decision if possible. Speak privately with residents and staff about their level of satisfaction. Happy staff are caring staff and a community full of engaged residents is always a good sign. Complete a comprehensive comparison and trust your instincts. It is wise to gather multiple perspectives on your options. Get feedback from as many people as possible: friends who have gone through the process and your mom’s doctor. Before committing to a permanent move, you might want to consider arranging a temporary respite stay.
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Kamloops athlete flying high after claiming gold on world stage Gavin Dodd of the Kamloops Gymnastics and Trampoline Centre won gold for Canada in the 11- and 12-yearold double-mini trampoline division at the 24th Trampoline Gymnastics World Age Group Competition in Odense, Denmark, on Saturday. “It was an amazing experience for Gavin and nerve-wracking for us as parents,” Graham Dodd, Gavin’s father, told KTW via email yesterday. “It was really a special day and ended with the national anthem and flag. We are now travelling this evening between Odense and Hamburg, Germany, to visit family.” The Dodds and KTW will speak via Skype and a story will be posted online today and in our newspaper on Thursday. Dodd was named Gymnastic B.C.’s male national athlete of the year in 2014.
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Hannah Feller of Barriere secondary looks to shoot over Alexa Cochran of the NorKam Saints on Friday at the Big Kahuna Invitational senior girls’ basketball tournament. Host NorKam won the game 58-21, but lost 59-31 to Okanagan Mission in the final on Saturday. Cochran and Cassie Morris of the Saints were named tournament all-stars. The Valleyview Vikings topped Rutland 43-27 to win bronze. Reanna Everett of Valleyview was named the tournament’s top defensive player.
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The five-game winning streak that ended on Nov. 13 is old news and the Kamloops Blazers are reeling after a pair of home losses, aiming to right the ship on a six-game East Division road trip that starts on Friday in Saskatoon. “Our defensive game isn’t as good as it was a couple weeks ago and little things, little details in our game are not there, where we need them to be,” Blazers’ head coach Don Hay told reporters on Saturday, minutes after his team fell 5-4 to the Medicine Hat Tigers at Sandman Centre. An old problem — the slow start — reared its ugly head against the Tigers, who held a 2-0 lead at 8:08 of the first period. “We’re playing our best at times, then we just slip and don’t play our best,” Kamloops forward Nick Chyzowski said. “It’s frustrating because we have the guys in the room and the talent.” Nick was playing against his younger brother, 15-year-old Tigers’ forward Ryan, for the first time in a WHL game. The younger Chyzowski, 15, did not log many minutes, but the siblings did take to the ice at the same time. “A few shifts, yeah,” Nick said. “He took a few draws against me and I think he pretty much beat me every time, so I guess I’m teaching him too much.” Kamloops product Chad Butcher registered an assist for Medicine Hat, his team-leading 30th point. Nick’s inconsistency in the circle mirrored his team’s spotty play throughout the game on Saturday, while the Blazers’ problems in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Portland Winterhawks on Friday were saved mostly for the third period. Kamloops had
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played well and held a 2-1 lead heading into the second intermission, but was outshot 16-3 in the third period and gave up the gametying goal with 55 seconds left to play. “Portland outplayed us in the third, especially,” Hay said. “We didn’t do a very good job checking. When you don’t check, you don’t create offensive opportunities. “When the shots are 16-3, you’re playing way too much in your own end.” The Blazers’ checking was suspect on both the tying and goahead markers. “We need to be a more mature team and play the same way all the time,” Nick Chyzowski said. “Sometimes, we get away from our game and that’s when we slip.” The three-on-three extra session was a nail-biter and there were plenty of scoring chances, but neither team could land the knockout punch, including Portland on a two-minute fouron-three power-play opportunity. Rodrigo Abols was the 10th shooter in the breakaway contest and he beat Kamloops goaltender Connor Ingram to give the visitors a hard-earned two points. Find stories on both weekend games online
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Coyotes have dynamic duo in Domi and Duclair STEPHEN WHYNO
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Max Domi and Anthony Duclair are a coach’s dream and a coach’s nightmare. The 20-year-old stars are a big reason why the Arizona Coyotes appear ahead of schedule in their City of Kamloops
rebuilding plan and could even contend for a playoff spot this season. But, as young players do, they’ve given coach Dave Tippett a few grey hairs along the way. “They’re young players that make a lot of mistakes,’’ Tippett said Friday in Buffalo. “And then they have
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Wacky Week 13 rife with coaching blunders ARNIE STAPLETON
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — A week after officials were roundly panned for horrible decisions, the curious calls in Week 13 belonged mostly to the coaches: Jim Caldwell (why wasn’t Megatron in the end zone?); Bill Belichick (this ain’t rugby!); and Tom Coughlin (hello, hot seat). The men in stripes didn’t get off unscathed, either. Chris Harris Jr.’s pick-six for Denver was negated by a questionable holding call when his man ran right into him. Then there was no flag thrown when linebacker Melvin Ingram’s helmet-to-helmet hit sent tight end Vernon Davis out of the game with a concussion in San Diego. There also wasn’t a whistle on 49ers safety Jaquiski Tartt for body-slamming Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, whose head bounced off the ground. The wacky week began with the Motown Miracle. Aaron Rodgers capitalized on Caldwell’s decision to keep Calvin Johnson with him on the sideline and defend the hook and ladder instead of the Hail Mary when Green Bay had an untimed down from its 39, trailing 23-21 on Thursday night. Facing only a three-man rush, with two defenders hugging the sidelines at midfield, Rodgers had enough time to run around and allow his receivers to reach the end zone. Then he heaved a 70-yard rainbow with a 5.4-second hang time to uncovered tight end Richard
Rodgers for the incredible win. The Packers hadn’t led for a single second of the game, yet walked away 27-23 winners. “Until that clock ticks zero,’’ Caldwell said, “there’s no such thing as certain victory.’’ Actually, the clock had hit zero on the previous play, but the game wasn’t over because Detroit’s Devin Taylor was called for a facemask penalty on the quarterback. Detroit fans can argue the whistle all they want; there’s no disputing that the Lions lost it by mismanaging the final play. They still have this, though: The only longer winning TD pass as time expired in the fourth quarter in NFL history came on Dec. 4, 1960, when Earl Morrall hit tight end Jim Gibbons with a 65-yard bomb in the Lions’ 20-15 win over the Baltimore Colts. By Sunday, the wild week would feature eight missed extra points and several blown opportunities, including the Patriots’ chance to bounce back from their first loss, and the Giants’ chance to
take control of the middling NFC East. IMPERFECT PATRIOTS: The Patriots were up 14-0 on Philadelphia in the second quarter — just like they were ahead in Denver a week earlier before losing in overtime. Belichick tried to get cute and it backfired in a big way. Placekicker Stephen Gostkowski tossed the ball to safety Nate Ebner, a former rugby star, who drop kicked it 24 yards downfield in the hopes New England’s charging hands team could come up with it. Instead, Seyi Ajirotutu fielded it at his 41 for Philly. The Eagles capitalized on the good field position for the first of five consecutive touchdowns — two on special teams, one on defence and two on offence — to build a shocking 35-14 lead. “I just tried to put it into space and make it an element of surprise, but they were prepared for what we threw at them, and credit to the Eagles for reacting so quickly to that one,’’ Ebner said. Another failed onside kick by Ebner helped the Eagles hold off Tom Brady’s furious fourth-quarter rally. Gostkowski’s onside kick was a success with 5:27 left, but after the Patriots pulled to 35-28, Ebner went back out and attempted a traditional onside kick. This one went out of bounds. Asked why he had Ebner attempt two onside kicks and Gostkowski one, Belichick said simply, “Because we thought that was the best thing to do.’’ They thought wrong.
GIANT MISTAKE: Coughlin wanted to bury the Jets when he decided to go for it on fourth-and-2 from the Jets 4 and the Giants ahead 20-10 with under nine minutes to play. Rontez Miles intercepted Eli Manning’s pass, sparking a comeback that sent the Giants to a 23-20 overtime loss that damaged their playoff chances. “Well, obviously I’ve made a decision to be very aggressive at the end of games,’’ said Coughlin, whose Giants (5-7) could be headed for a fourth straight season out of the playoffs. “I’ve done it all year long. Don’t have a lot to show for it . . . but we’ve tried to take some of the pressure off everybody, and had we scored that touchdown, fourthand-2, I think we would have taken a lot of pressure off.’’ Now the pressure’s on Coughlin. Again. ROOKIE MISTAKE: Coach John Harbaugh swears it was the official, not the receiver, who made the rookie error. A disputed penalty against the Ravens cost them a touchdown in the first quarter of their 15-13 loss to Miami. Matt Schaub’s 52-yard TD toss to Daniel Brown was negated by an offensive pass interference penalty on Brown. “I thought I had scored my first touchdown,’’ Brown said. “. . . You’re on Cloud Nine; then they bring you down.’’ Harbaugh contended the defender was guilty of interference and said a first-year official made the wrong call, saying: “I think he got it backward. He’s a rookie and he messed it up.’’
Obituaries & In Memoriam MARIA ELENA VOGELSANG June 5, 1964 - December 1, 2015 It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Maria. Maria is survived by the lights of her life, her three sons Jordan Klassen, Adam (Anastasia) Klassen, Matthew Briese, her soul sister Helen, her two best amigos Katina and Ashley and their children Sophia, Christina and Rachel. She was predeceased by a young sister, her dad Theodore, mom Jackie and her K9 partner Jenny. Maria was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Soon after she moved to Kelowna with her parents where she then completed school, married and had her first two sons Jordan and Adam. In the late 1990’s she moved with her family to Kamloops where she operated her own successful Landscaping business. In 2004 she was blessed with her third son Matthew. Right after Matt was born, she decided to go back to school to become a Health Care Assistant, a career that she had a great passion for. After several years of working hard she was able to achieve her dream of purchasing a home for her and Matthew. Maria was a fiercely independent woman who worked hard to achieve her goals. She never gave up and never backed down. She loved animals, antiques and loved to sing and dance. She had a passion for the outdoors and was an avid gardener and took great pride in her yard and flowers. Maria and Matthew enjoyed not only feeding themselves from their massive garden, but the whole neighborhood as well. She will be greatly missed by all those that knew her. The family would like to thank the staff and volunteers at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice for their care and compassion shown to Maria over these past few months. Thank you to Marni and Rachel for being steadfast in your love and also, a special thank you to Dr. Howie and Dr. Farren for their care and support during Maria’s difficult journey. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 11:00 AM in the Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street. Reception to follow in the tea room, where friends are invited to further celebrate Maria’s life. Friends are asked to wear bright colors, NO BLACK. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to make donations to cancer research in memory of Maria. Condolences may be made at www.firstmemorialkamloops.com
Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the softly falling snow. I am the gentle showers of rain, I am the fields of ripening grain. I am in the morning hush, I am in the graceful rush Of beautiful birds in circling flight. I am the star-shine of the night. I am in the flowers that bloom, I am in a quiet room. I am in the birds that sing, I am in each lovely thing. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there – I did not die.
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Obituaries & In Memoriam MARGARET ANNE ROY
FRANCES TERESA HANNA
April 27, 1951 – November 29, 2015
(Nee Russill)
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Margaret Anne Roy at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC. Surrounded by family and friends, Margaret answered God’s calling and passed away with great peace and dignity on November 29, 2015 at the age of 64 years.
“… Our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” Romans 8:18
Frances Teresa Hanna (Nee Russill) regretfully passed away peacefully on Saturday November 28, 2015. Frances, a wife like no other, a mother like no other and a retired nurse like no other. Predeceased by her parents Frank and Ida Russill, sister Judith, brother-in-law Horst Holwein, sister-in-law Rose, brother-in-law Glen Hanna. Left to mourn, husband Keith and beloved son Bruce and Bruce’s very special companion Lisa Dyer. Donations in Frances memory may be made to the Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, 640 Park Drive, Clearwater, B.C., V0E 1N1. Flowers gratefully declined. The Memorial Service for Frances will take place on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 11:00 am in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Drive.
Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd. Salmon Arm (250) 314-1081.
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Born April 27, 1951 in Tisdale, SK, she moved to BC with her family in 1967. She pursued many employment opportunities including millwork, hair-dressing, and hospital service. She completed her Licensed Practical Nurse training, which led her to a long career of patient care at Royal Inland Hospital. Throughout her life Margaret showed great commitment to helping others in her role as an LPN. Outside of work, she was a travel enthusiast, and completed trips across the globe including Europe, South Africa, Hawaii, and Tahiti. In her quiet time, she enjoyed using her tremendous talent making needlepoint art, and she would not miss a gathering of family where she greatly enjoyed preparing the feast and sharing tales of life on the farm. The small-town girl with a huge heart will be missed by her mother Marie Francoise Roy of Salmon Arm, her many siblings, countless nieces and nephews, and her dear friends including Bette Ross of Kamloops. She was predeceased by her father Laurent Gerard Roy in 1987. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Salmon Arm. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation in Kamloops, in recognition of the extraordinary care Margaret received while a patient. The family would also like to acknowledge Margaret’s family doctors, Dr. James Levins and Dr. Ada-Marie Steyn, for their excellent and compassionate care over many years of difficulty.
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TERESA BRUNO March 12, 1932 - December 8, 2013
A Message for my Dear Loved One Although the world keeps turning And the sun comes up each day, Life has never been the same Since you were called away. You were such a special personSo gentle good and kind And have left the sweetest memories And thoughts of you behind. I only wish there was away That I could see you one more time To thank you for the joy you brought Into this life of mine.
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LORNE BRUCE COXSON
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David Brian Lafont passed away in the Royal Inland Hospital on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at 9:00 AM after a brief battle with cancer. David was born in Peace River, Alberta on April 22, 1951. He is survived by his brothers, Richard (Sonia), Wayne, Gary and a sister Shirley (Peter). He has a half-brother Will who lives in Niagara Falls, Ontario. He was pre-deceased by his mother, Marion, his father Francis (Frank) and another half-brother Dan.
With deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of Lorne Coxson on Monday, November 30th at the age of 70 years. Lorne is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Ruth, son Greg Coxson (Paula) of Calgary, daughter Carrie Vossler (Darryl) of Kamloops and grandson Benjamin Coxson of Medicine Hat. He also leaves his brother Glen Coxson (Ruth) of Lumby, sister Joanne Thompson (Matt) of Kamloops, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
1942 – 2015
David loved the outdoors and especially fishing with his family at Hummamilt Lake. David spent the last 20 years living in Kamloops with his sister Shirley, Peter and their children Lisa and Alexander. We would like to thank Dr. A. DeWet and the staff at the Royal Inland Hospital. There will be no service as per David’s request. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd. Salmon Arm (250) 314-1081. Email condolences and share memories of David through his obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.
A memorial service will be held on December 12, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Kamloops Alliance Church, 200 Leigh Rd., Kamloops, BC V2B 2L6 (Just North of Overlanders Bridge). For live-streaming information, Email lorneservice@gmail.com In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Gideon’s International in Canada. You may email condolences and share memories of Lorne through his obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com Although he will be sadly missed, we rejoice in knowing that Lorne is with his Lord and Saviour.
On December 5th, 2015 Trevor Jensen passed away peacefully in his sleep. Trevor will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 47 years Bridget, sons Chris (Deanna), Scott and daughter Shannon (Colin) Dunlop, grandchildren Hannah, Josh, Grace Jensen, Maddy and Zack Jensen, Katie and Ian Dunlop. Predeceased by his parents Roy and Florence Jensen and sister June Lambert.
The Ship I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is on object of beauty & strength & I stand & watch her, until at length, she is only a speck of white cloud just wheret he seas & sky meet and mingle with each other. Then someone at my side exclaims, “There, she’s gone!” Gone where? Gone from my sight, that is all. She is just as large as she was when she left my side & just as able to bear her load of living freight to the place of her destination. Her diminished size is in me, not her.
Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life Service at St. Paul’s Cathedral Parish Hall this Thursday, December 10th, 2015 at And just at the moment when someone at my side says she is 11:00 am followed by a light lunch.
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Liberal tax changes to take $1.2B more out of federal coffers, Morneau concedes THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA — The Liberal government is poised to make good on its promise to cut federal income taxes for middle earners by raising the rate on the richest Canadians — cuts that the government admits won't be revenueneutral. Finance Minister Bill Morneau is conceding for the first time that the changes are going to cost the federal treasury $1.2 billion annually, starting in the 2016-17 fiscal year. The government has introduced a motion in Parliament lowering the income-tax rate on Canadians earning between $45,282 and $90,563 per year to 20.5 per cent from 22 per cent, to take effect Jan. 1. To offset most of that tax-rate change, the Liberals are also imposing a higher tax rate of 33 per cent on earners in the top one per cent — those who make more than $200,000 per year. Morneau says the government is being forthright with Canadians about the total cost of the tax changes. Those changes also include cancelling a Conservative plan to increase limits
on tax-free savings accounts from $5,500 to $10,000. “We are starting today with middle-class tax breaks, a key part of our initiative,” Finance Morneau told the House of Commons on Monday. “Today is the day where we have said we are going to reduce middle-class taxes by asking those Canadians who are doing very well to pay a little bit more. “This is an important first part in our tax program.” Some say the tax changes, a central pledge in the campaign platform that helped propel the Liberals to victory in October, are likely to cost public coffers more than the government expected and could provide more benefit to richer Canadians. For example, a study released Monday by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives found that higherincome earners — those who make more than $124,000 — would benefit most from the middle-class rate cut as long as they did not earn enough to land in the new upper bracket above $200,000. Those making more than $90,563 are taxed at three different rates: one rate on the
first segment of income up to $45,282, the second, newly reduced rate on the next segment of income, up to $90,563; and a third rate beyond that, up to $200,000. As a result, they will realize a greater total benefit from the middle-bracket cut than will an income earner whose annual salary lands within that bracket, the study says. Another recent study by the C.D. Howe Institute think tank said the changes would encourage big earners to make more of an effort to avoid taxes, while the rate reduction itself could cost government finances more than expected. In its platform, the Liberals estimated the tax increase on the top earners would fall short of covering the full costs of the tax cut. It projected the reduction to cost close to $3 billion annually over its four-year mandate. Combined with the sting of the struggling economy, the new Liberal government is facing increasing pressure to meet its election vows to cap annual deficits at $10 billion over the next two years and to balance the federal books in the fourth year of its mandate.
Morneau has said the Liberals are facing a slower economy and a worse-than-expected fiscal environment handed over from the former Conservative government. “We have inherited a situation that is more challenging than what was foreseen in the budget,” he said. Last month, Morneau announced a $3-billion deficit forecast for the current fiscal year. In April, the Tories projected a $2.4-billion surplus for 2015-16 — including the $1 billion set aside for contingencies. The proposed changes to the tax brackets will help boost the economy, the Liberals say. Last week, however, Morneau backed away from the Liberal vow to keep annual shortfalls under $10 billion in 2016 to 2017 and 2017 to 2018. He said the government would focus on its pledges to invest in infrastructure, lower the federal debt-toGDP ratio and balance the books before the next election, but dodged when asked directly about the party's promise to keep annual shortfalls under the $10-billion ceiling.
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TORONTO — Plunging oil prices dragged the Toronto stock market down by more than 300 points — about 2.4 per cent — as the Canadian dollar fell to its lowest levels in more than a decade. Canada’s oil-sensitive loonie dropped nearly 0.8 of a cent from Friday’s close to
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INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS MINISTER TO ADDRESS MISSING, MURDERED WOMEN INQUIRY TODAY THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA — Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett is set to make an announcement today on the subject of the promised inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women. The announcement will follow an address by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who
is to speak to a group of First Nations leaders gathered in the national capital region. Bennett has indicated families of victims need to be consulted ahead of an inquiry. The Liberals have promised to spend $40 million on the study over two years. The new federal government is trying to move ahead with its commitment to reform its rela-
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Money on the line: Winner of Grey Cup 50/50 prize pot yet to come forward THE CANADIAN PRESS
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For years, The Weeknd has loomed large on the fringes of mainstream music with pitch-black tunes that earned him kudos and a loyal cult following. Fast track to 2015 and the future has certainly brightened for the R&B sensation dubbed the “prince of darkness.’’ The Weeknd (real name: Abel Tesfaye) has ascended into the pop stratosphere with a chart-topping album and a steady stream of infectious hit singles. The Toronto native cemented his breakout year yesterday with seven Grammy nominations, including nods in the marquee record of the year and album of the year categories. Notoriously pressshy, the artist was more concerned with his music than fame, said former Universal Music Canada president and CEO Randy Lennox during an interview with The Canadian Press earlier this year. “It was always about the music,’’ said Lennox, who signed The Weeknd three years ago. “He just has good taste. His sense of melody, his stunning voice,
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JESSICA WALLACE: Love Actually because of the intersecting stories and perspectives centred around the holidays — a modern, feel-good slice of Christmas. Also, I get a real kick out of a cussing, drinking, rougharound-the-edges Santa Claus in Bad Santa and it warms my heart thinking about receiving a wooden pickle for Christmas from a kid named Thurman Merman.
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through a company called Lulu.com and published 500 more, again selling all of them. I discovered publishing books was a lot easier than selling paintings. My experience with this company and platform was very good. You do everything online and they have programs and tutorials to help you through the process. You can spend as much or as little as you like and come out of it with a product that is 100 per cent yours. As an artist, I liked that. Other print on demand companies I like and use are Vista Print, Staples, All Canadian Printing and Zoom printing. You can do everything from your laptop and they have a fast turnover. Unfortunately, their book-printing options are limited. In 2002, I published a hardcover coffee table book called Art of the Kootenays. This book also took me a year and I had the pleasure of working with 53 visual artists. It was like herding a room of cats and I got scratched more than once. The book was printed by First Choice Books in Victoria. It took a long time to print it, with many proofs, and I ended up
hiring other people to assist me in dealing with this company. These guys do it old school, with a full staff and lots of easy going Victoria charm. I was talked into ordering double the books I needed and still have 200 of them in storage. They delivered a beautiful product that cost more than $10,000. Their timing was so behind I had to drive out to Victoria and pick up the order from Castlegar. The book was wellreceived, but I only broke even on that venture for a year’s work. I decided a few years ago to create a colouring book of cats. After I closed my art gallery, I decided the time was right. Last summer, I decided to call First Choice books and was promised a four-week turnover, so I decided to try them again. The process was slow and my little book kept being pushed to the side in favour of bigger projects. The designer took it upon himself to change my cover page — my name on the cover is illegible — and there was program conversion issues for a couple of images I had no way of knowing about. The book arrived two months late. To their credit, the company refunded me $200 but ultimately I ended up with a book that was not 100 per cent my own. Since this experience, I have read through many blogs about authors’ push into self publication. The self publishing industry has become a way some printing houses lure authors into the idea they are going to help publish your book for you. This practise
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is misleading. To be clear, they do not help you publish. You pay, they print. And, because it is done by people, not just machines, there is a lot of room for human error. If you are dealing with a publisher that wants you to pay them for their service, run away as fast as you can. Publishers are supposed to pay authors. If you are an artist and want to see your work in print, I would use an online printing company and lay out the whole book using a template. There are many programs and tutorials to help. If you want extra add-ons, like a colour cover or heavier paper, the cost is upfront. I would order a couple hundred copies for yourself and do the rest either by e-book or print on demand. The creative process is supposed to be fun and enjoyable. Unfortunately, there are companies that prey on artists and their dreams and there are some that produce a bad product using old equipment and outdated printing standards. Fortunately, there are some really good ones, too. It all depends on the levels of productive and creative control you want to maintain. Keep things simple and your goals realistic and you will create a lasting piece of art/ literature that can be passed down through generations. Karla Pearce recently published her third book, Kitty Cat Colouring Book, which is on sale now online at karlapearcegallery. com. She will be doing a book reading at the Kamloops Library on Dec. 21 at 10:30 a.m.
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Local author to discuss book tomorrow at the library Local author Eleanor Deckert reads from and discusses her book 10 Days in December at the Kamloops Library tomorrow at 7 p.m. The book tells the story of Deckert and her husband in 1978 when, as newlyweds, they left Southern Ontario to homestead in a North Thompson wilderness cabin during the winter. Admission is free, but limited; registration is suggested by calling the library at 250-372-5145.
Market continues downtown for now
As long as Jack Frost can hold off on truly inclement weather, the Kamloops Regional Farmers Market will continue on Saturdays at the greenhouse next to the Smorgasbord Deli, 715 Victoria St. Local producers sell vegetables (carrots, beets, leeks, chili peppers and squash are among items expected this week), pork and buffalo meats, eggs and, from an artisan involved, natural soaps. The market runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 250-682-7975 or email info@kamloopsfarmersmarket. com.
Santa to visit Sun Peaks on Saturday
Sun Peaks is ready for Santa, who apparently is making a preChristmas visit to the village on Saturday. He’ll be in the Village Square from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. to
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BRIEFS accept gift requests, update his naughty and nice lists and pose for photos Alpine Images will be available to take for $12. There will be other festive elements on the mountain that day, from artisan-gift shopping to storytelling with the elves who are making the visit with Santa, to traditional maple-taffy making. The Anita Eccleston Quartet will be on hand to provide entertainment. The Vertical Cafe is hosting a gingerbread decorating station for $2, an Alaskan Husky dog team will be there for visits, sleigh rides will go through the village and Discover Sun Peaks Adventures will offer snowshoeing opportunities. Later that day, filmmaker Dianne Whelan will talk and show images of her most-recent work, 500 Days in the Wild, and then show her film 40 Days at Basecamp, shot on Mount Everest. Tickets for her presentation are $15 and are available online at greenartfestival.org.
KSO holiday show on the weekend
Soprano Carlene Wiebe performs with the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra for its holiday concerts on Saturday and Sunday. Also taking part in the concerts are several of her students,
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along with the KSO Chorus. Wiebe will sing the Wexford Carol; The program also includes works by Canadian composers Keith Bissel (Great Little One) and Christopher Tyler Nickel (Christmas Morning), as well as a carol singalong with the audience. The Saturday concert is at 7:30 p.m.; the Sunday at 2 p.m. Both are at
Sagebrush Theatre. Tickets are available at the Kamloops Live box office, 1025 Lorne St., 250-374-5483, kamloopslive.ca.
Impressionist to perform in Kelowna
Impressionist Andre-Philippe Gagnon is bringing his 1,000 voices to the Okanagan for shows in Oliver on Dec. 29 and Kelowna on Dec. 30.
Gagnon’s career took flight in 1985 when he appeared on The Tonight Show and performed his version of the song We Are the World, recreating each of the 37 singers in the Michael Jackson-Lionel Richie song. The Oliver show is in the Frank Venables Theatre, 6100 Gala St. Tickets are $59.95. The Kelowna show is at the Kelowna Community Theatre,
1375 Sater Street and tickets range in price from $59.95 to $69.95. Tickets are available online at ontourtickets.com or by calling 1-855-411-7500.
Nutcracker will feature Minions
Ballet Victoria brings the classic Christmas ballet The Nutcracker to Vernon for two performances
on Saturday, Dec. 19. In addition to the traditional characters — the sugar plum fairy, snowflakes and others — this interpretation adds new characters, including Minions and Elsa and Olaf from the movie Frozen. Tickets are $39, $36 for seniors and $34 for students. Tickets can be bought online at ticketseller.ca or by calling 1-250-549-7469.
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The Shoe Memorial was held on Sunday at St. Andrews on the Square. The annual collection of shoes is put on display every Dec. 6, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women. The shoes were arranged in astrological sign for female (above), with each pair representing a victim and later donated to local women’s shelters.
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B.C. Liquor Stores’ annual Share-a-Bear campaign has returned again this year. From now until Christmas, customers who buy a set of twin pandas for $12.50 will see one of the bears be donated to a local charity. A giant stuffed panda bear is also up for grabs, with a free in-store draw running parallel to the Share-a-Bear campaign.
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Blue Christmas services will again be held in Kamloops this month. The non-traditional, non-denominational services of prayer and reflection are aimed at those in the community grappling with loss, grief, depression or pain. There will be a service on Wednesday, at 7 p.m. at Kamloops United Church, at Fourth Avenue and St. Paul Street. A service will also be held on the North Shore, but a date and time have not yet been set.
Double donation
Six charities and organizations are taking part in the Christmas Trees at Doubletree event, which runs to Jan. 2. The group — Kamloops Art Gallery, Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice, B.C. Wildlife Park, Kamloops YMCAYWCA, Inclusion Kamloops and Hockey Canada — will be decorating trees provided by Woodward Christmas Tree Farm and putting them on display at the St. Paul Street hotel. Anyone from the public can vote for their favourite tree with a minimum $2 donation. People who eat at the hotel’s Citrus Restaurant can donate 20 per cent of their bill to a tree and those who buy a bottle of Privato wine at the adjacent liquor store will see 10 per cent of the cost go to a tree. Money raised goes to each organization. Each has also been given $200 to pay for tree decorations. Sponsor of the winning tree will win an appetizer reception at the hotel for up to 30 people.
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Business Opportunities ~ Caution ~ While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in Kamloops This Week are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front.
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CLASS 1 Qualified Canadian and Local Drivers required Immediately. We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for the Western Provinces. All picks and drops paid.Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time. Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume and abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. US capable Class 1 Drivers required immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
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Courses. Next C.O.R.E. Jan. 9th & 10th, Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L. Dec. 19th, Saturday. Challenges, Testing ongoing daily. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:
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Help Wanted 2 Painters needed with min 5 yrs exp. Commercial and Residential Salary $22per hour Call (250) 318-3146 or email protouch@shaw.ca
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Farm Worker: Dhaliwal Farms Location: Heffley Creek, Kamloops. Duties: Planting, harvesting, packing vegetables. Workers must be in good physical condition. Work consists of heavy lifting, long periods of bending and standing. Wage $10.49/hour Start Date: immediately Positions: 20. Please Fax resumes to 250578-7160.
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ADVERTISING Consultants: Our company is always looking for great sales representatives to add to our team. Our business requires a highly organized individual with ability to multi-task in a fun, fastpaced team environment. Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required. Excellent communication skills, valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are necessary. If you have a passion for the advertising business, are creative and thrive on challenges, we want to hear from you. Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to:khall@aberdeenpublishing.com We thank all applicants; only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
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I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679
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RECEPTION/ADMINISTRATION Mary MacGregor Law Corporation is looking for a receptionist/administrative assistant/legal secretary. This is a full time position starting mid-March 2016, to cover a one-year maternity leave. This is not an entry level position. Duties include reception duties, managing lawyer calendar, mail, bookkeeping, file opening and closing, land title and other searches, and correspondence. Salary commensurate with experience. Apply with resume to Mary MacGregor Law Corporation, 975 Victoria Street, Kamloops BC V2C 2C1 or via e-mail to laura.miller@mmlc.ca.
ADVERTISING CONSULTANT Award winning Kamloops This Week has an opening for an Advertising Consultant. The position requires a highly organized individual with ability to multi-task in a fun, fast-paced team environment. Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required. Excellent communication skills, valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are necessary. If you have a passion for the advertising business, are creative and thrive on challenges, we want to hear from you. Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to:
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HAS THE FOLLOWING DOOR TO DOOR DELIVERY ROUTES COMING AVAILABLE ABERDEEN / MT DUFFERIN
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BROCK / NORTH SHORE Rte 7 - 1002-1058 Crestline St, Crestline Pl, 24112592 Fleetwood Ave. 37 papers. Rte 33 - 2115-2280 Fleetwood Ave, Ponderosa Ave, 2002-1090 Windbreak St. 80 papers.
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SAHALI Rte 472 - 1750-1795 Summit Dr. 40 papers. Rte 477 - 477 - Sunhill Crt, 1820-1880 Tremerton Dr. 51 papers. Rte 483 - Breakenridge Crt, Cathedral Crt, Grenville Pl, 409-594 Robson Dr. 63 papers.
Rte 750 - 5101-5299 Dallas Dr, Mary Pl, Nina Pl, Rachel Pl. 31 papers. RAYLEIGH Rte 751 - 5310 Barnhartvale Dr, Bogetti Pl, Viking Rte 830 - Chetwynd Dr, Stevens Dr. 62 papers. Dr, Wade Pl, 5485-5497 East Trans Can Hwy, 5300Rte 833 - 4102-4194 Cameron Rd, 5599 Dallas Dr - 62 papers Davie Rd. 42 papers. Rte 752 - 5600 - 5998 Dallas Dr, Harper Pl, Haper VALLEYVIEW / JUNIPER Rd. 65 papers. Rte 603 - Chickadee Rd., Storm Rd, Comazzetto DOWNTOWN / LOWER SAHALI Rd, 1625-1764 ValleyView Dr. Rte 311 - 423-676 1st Ave, 440-533 2nd Ave, 10742 papers. 237 Battle St, 167-173 Saint Paul St. 27 papers. Rte 608 - Curlew Pl. & Rd, 1925-1980 Glenwood Rte 330 - 1062-1125 7th Ave, 1066-1140 8th Ave, Dr. 80 papers. 601-783 Douglas St. 50 papers Rte 610 - 2001-2025 Glenwood Dr, 167-174 Oriole Rte 333 - 1005-1075 Pine St, 1003-1176 Pleasant Rd, Plover Rd. 27 papers. St. 49 papers. WESTSYDE Rte 334 - 975 13th Ave, 1104-1274 Pine St, 1201Rte 249 - 3085-3132 Bank Rd, 600-655 Bissette Rd, 1274 Pleasant St. 44 papers. Cooper Pl, Haywood Pl, Norbury Rd. 51 papers. Rte 335 - 1175-1460 6th Ave, 1165-1185 7th Ave, Cowan St, 550-792 Munro St. 74 papers. Rte 373 - Clarke St, 24-60 West Columnbia St. 20 papers. Rte 381 - 20-128 Centre Ave, Hemlock St, 605-800 Lombard St. 48 papers. Rte 404 - Chapperon Dr, Pyramid Crt, 111-439 Greenstone Dr. 71 papers.
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PETS For Sale? TRI-CITY SPECIAL! for only $46.81/week, we will place your classified ad into Kamloops, Vernon & Salmon Arm.
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ALL SEASON FIREWOOD. For delivery birch, fir & pine. Stock up now. Campfire wood. (250)377-3457.
Kenmore glass top stove with low energy oven. $225. 250377-8606
PELLETS Pinnacle Fir‌‌..$260 a ton Pinnacle SPF‌‌$210 a ton Quality Pinnacle Pellets from Armstrong, taxes included in price. 250-578-8733 or 250-319-7564 B&B Alternative Heating
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B and C PAINTING 25 years experience. Fully insured. Free estimates. No job to small. 250-319-8246, 250-554-8783
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.
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White Gold engagement ring. Main diamond is .94 carat with another .5 carat in smaller diamonds. Size 7. Recently appraised at $5500 asking $4000 Call to view 250-578-7202 after 5pm
4 Goodyear winter tires. 235/55/R17, used 1 season $400. 250-377-3002.
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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
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Solid oak table $97, China Cabinet $119 Kitchen cabinet set $395 (250) 299-6477 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 Tapes $1.00, CD’s $2.00, Video’s $2.00. 250-851-6951.
Thompson Re-Use Fishing-Furniture-Glassware 708 Mount Paul Way Kamloops, BC V2H 1A9 thompsonreuse@hotmail.com Phone 250-374-9200
Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Estates Jewelry+ Chad: 1-778-281-0030 Local.
Sporting Goods Multi-spd Raleigh Mtn Bike. $150. Elliptical Trainer. $650. 778-471-1816.
Tools Holzer saw $1500, Safety Harness $500, Myte Extractor $2500. 250-377-8436.
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Female roommate wanted Batchelor bsmt suite your share is $500 250-571-6874
Set of Goodyear Ultra Winters. P205/55-R16 on 5 stud rim will fit Mazda 3. $500. 851-0504.
IN private home, pleasant surroundings fully furnished working male pref. near amenities behind sahali mall 10 min walk to TRU 374-0949 or 372-3339
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FOR SALE OR TRADE for residential property in Kamloops. This very bright, fully furnished, three bedroom/two bath corner unit townhouse in Big White offers your very own hot tub on the patio, carport, high end furniture/appliance pkge, stacking washer/dryer and rock-faced fireplace. Short stroll to Gondola, skating rink, tube park, Day Lodge. Ideal for family or as a revenue generator throughout the ski season. Strata fees only $155.00 per month. Call Don at 250682-3984 for more information. Asking $189,000.00
2bdrm 2bth Townhouse downtown 1 1/2 blks from hospital new a/c, hot water tank, appl, reno’d, new windows, flooring and more. Nice back yard (250) 377-4138 3 Kam West End Prop 9,997 sqft view lot $125,000. 2bdrm hse $225,000 also 4200 sqft ex home on double lot 1 million all obo (250) 374-1417
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Acacia Tower
1bdrm & bachelor suites starting @$615/mth. Located downtown with great views, close to hospital, pharmacy, shopping & transit. 1 yr FREE Telus Essential TV pkg with signing 1 year lease. N/P, N/S. reference, credit check & security deposit required.
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Large 1bdrm apt in Logan Lake n/p, $600 hot water/hydro/tv incl Minimum 6 month lease (250) 523-6933
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Rayleigh - Pulp mill stink free. 2002 Custom house, 5bdrms, 2-baths, two garages, wine cellar, red tiled roof etc. 1/2 acre dividable lot. 4493 Cammeray. $454,000. 250-5788681.
1 Bedroom Suite Adult Oriented No Pets / No Smoking Elevators / Dishwashers Common Laundry $825 per month North Shore 250-376-1427
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Looking for roommate to share apt. N/Shore. N/S. $500/mo. (250) 319-8674
Commercial/ Industrial Office Space for lease. Free parking. Fantastic view. South Sahali. 250-372-7212
Duplex / 4 Plex 3bdrms, full bsmnt. F/S, Close to all amenities. Carport. N/S, N/P. $1,400. 250-376-0113. N/Shore 3bdrms, F/S, W/D, DW. N/P. $1350/mo. plus Utilities. 250-376-5933.
Mobile Homes & Pads 2bdrm MH, N/Shore. Quiet, storage shed. W/D. N/S, N/P. $950 +util. 250-376-1421.
Recreation ✰SHUSWAP LAKE!✰
5 Star Resort in Scotch Creek B.C. 1-bdrm 1-bath Park Model. Tastefully decorated guest cabin. One of only 15 lots on the beautiful sandy beach with a wharf for your boat. Provincial Park, Golf, Grocery/Liquor Store and Marina all minutes away. Resort has 2 pools, 2 hot-tubs, Adult and Family Clubhouse, Park, Playground. Rents for $1500/week. FMI CALL 1-250-371-1333
Room & Board Furnished room and board Valleyview N/P $800per month ideal for student 778-538-1958
Rooms for Rent Furn rm Westsyde near Coopers and bus to TRU w/d, n/s, n/p $500 778-471-3886
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Roommate to share townhouse Aberdeen n/s, n/p $600 student $500 (250) 320-1526 Roommate wanted $500/mo. util incld. Logan Lake. Avail Dec. 1st. Call 778-214-1942
Suites, Lower 1bdrm daylight suite fully furnished incl all util w/d, n/s, n/p and garage prk $950 250-5795763 /778-220-0440 avail now
Shared Accommodation Basement suite senior male util, internet/cable w/d, a/c, incl in quiet clean owner occupied home $450 n/s, n/p 376-7484/ 250-320-7707 Avail Dec 1st
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1972 AMC Javelin SST. Second owner. Exec mech cond. $3,000/obo. 250-372-2096.
ONLY $35.00(plus Tax)
1997 Honda Prelude V-Tec, fully loaded. Clean inside & out. $5,500. 250-578-2080.
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2002 Malibu Sedan. 4dr, auto, V-6. 235,125kms. Loaded. $2950/obo. 250-554-1023.
Cars - Sports & Imports
2003 Malibu V-6, 142,000kms. Grey, 4 winters on rims. 1owner. $3400. 250-376-1697. 2005 Toyota Corolla 5 speed extra set of mounted tires /rims $4900.00 250-318-8870
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2006 Audi A3 2.0 turbo 6spd auto 145,000km 2 sets of tires $13,500 (250) 879-0774 Dave
Commercial Vehicles
1bdrm + den level entry w/view f/p and a/c cls to TRU n/p, n/s avail now $850 heat and elec incl (250) 377-3622
2007 Altima 3.5 SE. Loaded, 6 speed manual, clean. $7,500. 250-579-2233.
2008 Cadillac CTS Premium. 130,000kms. AWD, Great in the winter, BLK w/leather interior, CD, power windows, seats, mirrors, locks, heating/cooling seats. $14,850. 250-320-6900.
Suites, Upper 3bdrms top floor suite 1300 Tranquille. n/s, n/p, laundry on-site. $1100 inclds hotwater, heat. (250) 371-4801.
Townhouses
2009 Hyundai Accent Sport. 91,000kms. 2 sets of tires. $5,000. 250-374-0452. 2009 Hyundai Sonata. 4dr, auto, fully loaded. 143,000kms. $7,000. 250-579-0195.
1989 Fleetwood AClass 120,000km slps 6, well kept, $8000obo (250) 579-9691 2005, 38’ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6, appl incld, fully loaded, $14,900. (778) 468-5050. 2005 Sprinter 25’ w/slide 1995 F250 Ford diesel w/low mileage both in exc cond. asking $20,000 obo for both (250) 314-6661 2008 Fleetwood Mallard. 23ft. like new, fully loaded. $15,000. 250-554-1035.
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2010 Silver Toyota Camry LE. 111,000kms. 1-owner. 2.5L, 4-cyl. 6spd auto. Fully loaded. New Micheline X-ice winters on rims. $13,500. 250-374-1531.
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2010 Mountaineer 305RLT $28,000. 34.4ft. One Owner, full load. Triple hydraulic slides, elec. stabilizers, awning. 2006 Silverado Diesel 151,000kms. $25,000. Package $50,000. 250-679-2518, cell 250-3183144. 9FT Okanagan Camper. F/S, bathroom. Good shape. $1,500/obo. 250-376-1841.
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Transportation
Antiques / Classics 1967 Ford Falcon Futura St.6 Auto 2dr all original runs good, $5,500 obo (250) 376-5722
Auto Accessories/Parts 1-set of Nokian Winters on rims 235/75/R16. Used one season. Regular price new $1200 selling for $400. Call 250-851-1304. 2-215/60R16 Snow tires. $200. 2-245/50VR16 Eagle Snow. $200. 4-275/45R20 Eagle M&S. $400. 2-225/60R16 M&S. $200. 2-275/40ZR17 M&S. $300. 250-319-8784.
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2010 Toyota Matrix XL, AWD. 37,300kms. Beautiful condition. $13,500. 250-3763741. Absolute gorgeous 03 Cadillac Deville one owner low kms $6900.00 obo 250-554-0580
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2004 Toyota Sienna XLE limited edition. Exec cond. 7 pass, all leather, auto doors, sunroof, brand new all seasons 2nd set of rims. 247,000kms. $5500. 250377-1296.
2008 Denali Crew Cab AWD. Sunroof, DVD, NAV. Fully loaded. 22” chrome wheels, leather. 141,000kms. $28,800. 250319-8784.
Boats
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2004 Dodge Dakota 4x4, quadcab, canopy, 4.7V-8. $10,500/obo. 250-679-3889.
Off Road Vehicles
2013 Nissan Leaf SL, electric, black/tan. 12,000kms under warranty $27,500 250-3778436
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1996 GMC Suburban 4x4 good shape runs great $2900obo Call (250) 571-2107
Motorcycles
Recreational/Sale
Sahali, 2bdrms,covered parking. N/S. $850 inclds util. Avail now. 250-374-6834.
‘07 Ford Sport Track 4X4, 4dr, mint cond. 90000km every conceivable option. $18000. 778-257-6079
2014 Motorino XPH Electric Scooter bike. 850kms. No scrapes. $1500 250-574-9846
Honda Big Red 3 Wheeler top shape $1650 250-554-0201
Riverfront 1bdrm daylight level entry, util incl $600. Avail January 1st 250-579-9609.
Welcoming Cumfy 1bedroom. Close to University, Hospital. Student or quiet person. Excellent Location. $495or$725 ns/np. Call (250) 299-6477
1987 GMC Cube Van. Setup for tradesman. Runs good. $2,600. 250-3741988. Contractors Tundra HD Econo Custom. Hwy, hauler $35,000 Concrete work as possible part of the payment. 250-377-8436.
2BDRM large N/S N/P Close to schools Working person pref’d $950 incl util 819-3368
3BDRM/1 bath parking laundry near shopping/bus Feb 1st $1250 inclds util 778-220-8118
2008 Ford Escape XLT. Urgent Sale. $8,800. 250376-3741.
Trucks & Vans
2bdrm 4 quiet working person or couple, c/a, nice yard, no pets, shr util, ref $900 Avail Dec. 1st (250) 376-0633
2bdrms. $975/mo heat, hotwater, lights included. 1300 Tranquille Rd. 250-371-4801.
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. Must sell. Auto, fully loaded, good condition. 272K highway kms. $15,799/obo. Partial trades/financing considered. Call Dave 250-4347263
Jeep YJ 4x4 1987 restored, 6cyl 5sp, lifted, 33”tires on Eagle Rims, 10,000 lb Winch, over $15,000 invested asking $12000 (250) 828-0931
1BDRM+den Aberdeen, N/P N/S, $850/mo util included 250-819-3404 Avail immed.
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Cars - Domestic
2011 Nissan Juke SL, AWD. Sunroof, winters, heated seats. $13,800. 250319-8240.
2007 Sea Doo Speed Boat, 4 Seater.$15,000obo Call 250320-5194 (after 6pm)or lv msg Erickson aluminum custom boat,new, 12’ one piece construction $3000. 778-257-6079
Legal
Legal Notices NOTICE OF SALE Whereas 20X Ventures Ltd, Source Equipment Inc. and Gary Grey, last known address of 10285 Dallas Drive, Kamloops, BC, is indebted to PROTRUCK COLLISION AND FRAME REPAIR INC. in the sum of $9,849.50 for repairs and storage on a 2006 Doepker Lead Trailer Serial #2DELGFA2461018233 and on a 2006 Doepker Pup Trailer Serial #2DELCFA2461018234 in the sum of $6,375.00 for storage. Trailers will be offered for sale after December 23rd, 2015 at #1-455 Chilcotin Road, Kamloops, BC.
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WEEKLY CROSSWORD ACROSS 1. Red wine 7. Best nurse-patient aid 10. Footwear closure 12. Chinese dynasty 1122221 BC 13. Persuade to one’s side 14. Advocate 15. Mandela’s party 16. A woolen cap of Scottish origin 17. About aviation 18. Shallowest of the Greats 19. Sheathe 20. Frightened 23. Brews 24. Relates 27. Atomic #52 28. Up the ante 33. The “Kings’s” initials 34. Lepton 36. Cornmeal mush (British) 38. One who analyzes syntactically 39. Algonquian tribe 40. Systems, doctrines, theories 41. Herb __, San Francisco columnist 42. Informed about the latest trends 45. Seven 46. Morocco’s capital 47. What a doctor practices 49. Beaks 50. In a way, extends 51. A number or amount not specified 52. Gambling
DOWN 1. Composition for orchestra and soloists 2. Bulgarian monetary unit 3. Settled upon 4. Common frog genus 5. Electronic countercountermeasures 6. Golf ball supporter 7. Divided into 3 8. Crazy (Spanish) 9. Billiards stick 10. More deficient 11. Solomon Islands capital 12. Larval crabs
14. Malta capital 18. Clairvoyance 19. Tomato condiment 21. Alleviation 22. French seaport 25. New Testament 26. Shortened (abbr.) 29. Employee (abbr.) 30. Opposite of leaving 31. Lip locking 32. Foes 35. Many not ands 36. Covered with healing scrapes 37. Regions 41. Abel’s brother (Bible)
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42. Greek Queen of the gods 43. Esau’s descendants (Bible) 44. Canarium ovatum 46. Ribonucleic acid 47. Gas usage measurement 48. An oppositional argument
B I G N AT E
BY LINCOLN PEIRCE
GRIZZWELLS
BY BILL SCHORR
HERMAN
K I T ’ N ’ C A R LY L E
BY JIM UNGER
BY LARRY WRIGHT
Crossword Answers FOUND ON B5
HOROSCOPES
DECEMBER 8 - DECEMBER 14, 2015
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22
Aries, a conversation takes you to a place you did not expect. Now that it’s out in the open, you may be able to breathe a sigh of relief. Don’t hesitate to express yourself.
Taurus, though you usually lean toward being practical, you may find yourself on an unexpected journey this week that highlights your spontaneous side.
Libra, you have a knack for avoiding complex issues that pop up this week. But this will only last so long, and before long you will have to face some hard decisions.
It can be frightening to reveal your deepest feelings, Scorpio. However, when a friend comes to you bearing his or her soul, you may have to dig deep and share your own experiences.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 2
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20
You have several different ways to express your creativity this week, Gemini; you simply have to find the outlet that works best for you right now. Experiment with different options.
Cancer, although you may want to swoop in and help a friend in need, give this person the space he or she needs right now. In the long run, this approach will prove more helpful.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
You have a chance to push limits and boundaries this week, Leo. Take every opportunity that comes your way to try something new.You never know what you will discover.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, you may not be able to escape all of your daily responsibilities right now, but you can certainly daydream some of them away. Take this chance to clear your mind.
Health goals become more pressing as various issues weigh on your mind, Sagittarius. Work with a doctor to develop a plan for moving forward in a healthy way.
Capricorn, you may be catching glimpses of what is around the corner, but you’re not ready to take the first step in that direction. This will happen soon enough.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18
Your moods are fluctuating regularly, Aquarius. Voice your feelings and it will help you address any insecurities or other issues that are on your mind.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20
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It may seem like you’re working on jobs for others, but behind it all, you’re actually working on yourself, Pisces.
MATH MIND
BENDER
FIVE BALLS
This week’s problem comes from Dr. Mahnhoon Lee of Thompson Rivers University’s computing department. He says that this problem was given on an exam at one of the big U.S. universities, maybe MIT. You have five balls. They are identical, except that one is different by weight. It could weigh more or less than each of the others.You have a two-pan balance scale.You are limited to three weighings. How do you detect which ball weighs differently and whether it is lighter or heavier? The answer to this math quiz will be printed in this space one week from today. A prize will be awarded via a random draw among correct entries. Send your answer to editor@kamloopsthisweek.com Deadline: 4 p.m. Friday, December 11th
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New Years Eve Bullarama
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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