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Santa and Sparky together were a hit at the annual Skate with Santa in the Ashcroft arena. The event was sponsored by Safety Mart, the Village of Ashcroft, and the Ashcroft Volunteer Fire Dept.

by Wendy Coomber Cache Creek Council gave first readings to bylaws that will form their 2016/17 budget. Shaped by landfill revenues that are coming to a close and by unexpected flood restoration, the news isn’t going to be good. Then again, it could be worse. “This means about a $75 increase per household per year,” said Mayor John Ranta after Council finished preliminary approvals for amending the Five Year Financial Plan bylaws, and bylaws for utility rates at the Dec. 14 Council meeting. Bylaw 780 included extra revenue from Emergency Management BC for flood restoration, and also extra expenditures for the same reason, less revenues from things that didn’t get done, but also less expenditures because... things didn’t get done. Many projects scheduled for this year have been deferred until next year or cancelled. Administration presented Council with a balanced budget to review, with the help of money appropriated from the Village’s Landfill Legacy. Over the five year period of this financial plan, water and sewer user fees will increase 2.5 per cent in 2015 and four per cent annually in 2016 to 2019. General taxes will increase four per cent in 2015 and 2.5 per cent annually 2016 to 2019. “Loss of landfill revenue will result in a review of all Village rates and charges,” is the budget’s objective. “The landfill legacy reserve may be initially used to offset taxes but it will be the long term goal of council to provide services from tax and user fee revenue.” Mayor John Ranta asked council to slow down the reconsideration process for the bylaws to give the public an opportunity to give input. “We do have to balance the budget,” he said, “so we’ll probably move forward with them after the Town Hall meeting (Jan. 25).” But, he said, if someone comes up with some suggestions that might work, Council would still have time to work them into the bylaws and pass them before the utility bills have to go out in the mail. “I feel it’s important to creative an opportunity to receive input from taxpayers,” he said. Council agreed to delay reconsideration of the bylaws until after the Town Hall meeting scheduled for Jan. 25 at 7 pm in the community hall.

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around downtown Ashcroft, a Traffic Services ofAshcroft RCMP say they are receivficer noticed the driver of a ing complaints of telephone fraud from a 2015 Ford F150 spinning caller representing themself as an employhis tires at the intersection of Wendy Coomber ee of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Railway and Hwy 97C. The The caller claims that the account of the vehicle was stopped and the person they’ve called is in arrears and they officer noticed a strong odour of liquor on the driver’s breath. ask for the money supposedly owed or they ask for account The 21 year old Ashcroft man was brought back to the Deinformation, tachment and samples of his breath were run through the inDo not give money or personal information over the toximeter, which indicated that his blood alcohol was over phone. the legal limit for driving. He was lodged in cells overnight Police advise that the area is also being targeted by an and charged with impaired driving and driving while over unscrupulous who calls to advise the person answering the .08. His truck was impounded for seven days. phone that they have won a prize. Arrangements are made for a salesman to deliver the prize and while in the home, the salesman makes a long and aggressive sales pitch. It is not il- Slushy stop Dec. 13 at 10:30 am police attended a single vehicle rolllegal, but it is unethical. If there is no purchase of the prodover on Hwy 97 just south of Hat Creek where a southbound uct, the prize offer is withdrawn. If the salesman refuses to GMC Sierra had gone off the road after hitting some slush. leave the home when asked, the homeowner can call the poThe vehicle hit the ditch and rolled. The driver, a 59 year old lice to come and remove him. Surrey man, and his 16 year old granddaughter, were treatPolice advise everyone not to give money or personal ed by ambulance attendants for minor cuts and bruises at the information over the telephone unless they know without a scene. doubt who they are talking to.

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Dec. 18 - Sage Sound Singers Community Choir’s Christmas Concert, 7 pm at the Pentecostal Church in Cache Creek. Admission by donation.

Dec. 10 at 10:20 am police attended a collision between two pickup grucks on Hwy 97 by 16 Mile after a northbound Dodge pickup lost control on an icy hill and spun into the oncoming lane where it was struck by a southbound Chev pickup. Both drivers were transported to the Kamloops’ hospital for treatment of minor injuries and their trucks were towed for repairs. The driver of the Dodge, a 44 year old Cache Creek man, was also given a ticket for speed relative to road conditions. A 53 year old woman from 150 Mile House was driving the Chev pickup.

Dec. 19 - Christmas Hamper Pick Up and Delivery date (morning)

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Dec. 17, 18 - 9:00 am to noon - volunteers to pack Christmas Hampers - Ashcroft Community Hall. Dec. 17 - CP Holiday Train in Ashcroft at 8:50pm in the CP yard on Railway Ave. Bring donations for the local food bank.

Dec. 23 - The area’s annual Christmas Bird Count. Meet at the Grand Central Station in Ashcroft 8-8:30 am and dress warmly. Call Wendy at 250-457-9587 for information.

Dec. 10 at 4:10 pm police received an erratic driver complaint and located the suspect southbound vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Hwy 1 near the Hwy 97C turnoff. The 2003 Honda Accord was clocked at 144 kph and was issued a speeding ticket. The driver was a 36 year old Montreal man.

Dec. 24 - St. Alban’s Christmas Eve Service is at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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Dec. 20 - A Service of Lessons and Carols will be held at St. Alban’s at 10 am. Everyone is welcome to attend this and any other of our regular services which are held every Sunday at 10 am.

Dec. 24 - Zion United Church Christmas Eve service at 4 pm. A service of carols and lessons with Rev. Ivy Thomas. 401 Bancroft St. Ashcroft. All are welcome. The Cache Creek Indoor Market is held the first Saturday of the month over the winter, except for January. Community Vegetarian Potluck Desert Sands School every 2nd Tuesday of the month 6:00pm. Bring your favourite Vegetarian Dish and join the fellowship.

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Dec. 13 at 5:30 pm police attended a single vehicle accident on Hwy 97 near the Bonaparte Reserve. The driver, a 49 year old man from Forest Grove, said he was southbound when he dropped a lit cigarette in his lap. He took his eyes off the road and drove across the highway and into the oncoming ditch. He was trapped in his 1994 Chrysler Intrepid and had to be extracted by Ashcroft Fire Rescue. He did not suffer any injuries. He was issued a ticket for driving without consideration.

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MV turns back to landfills for now by Wendy Coomber After turning their backs on landfills in 2009, Metro Vancouver is reconsidering its words. Greg Moore, chair of MV’s board of directors, announced last week that the regional district is re-evaluating its plan for incinerators due to the decreasing amount of waste they are collecting. Moore said they still believed the Waste To Energy options were the best, but said they would be going back to landfilling while the directors considered their next move. “It’s a good news story not only for people of the Lower Mainland,” said Cache Creek Mayor John Ranta, “but also for the potential of landfilling in Cache Creek. Despite MV formally turning their backs on landfills in favour of incinerators in 2009, Ranta says he has told the regional district on several occasions that Cache Creek is still interested in pursuing a landfill relationship. “There has been no indication from them that they are interested,” he adds. Municipal politicians often run into each other at conferences and workshops, and Ranta says he will be talking to Moore and other Lower Mainland politicians in the Spring. The Cache Creek Landfill was to close next year on Dec. 20 when the agreement among MV, Wastech and the Village came to an end, but that has been extended to Dec. 31, 2016. Ranta says the Village budgeted for the cessation of landfill revenue in mid-2016 but now they are expecting it to carry on until end of 2016. Not only was the Village expecting to receive 100,000 tonnes of municipal garbage from the Lower Mainland, but that has been increased to 180-190,000 tonnes. The landfill will continue to be operational until end of December 2016, says Ranta. Cache Creek and Wastech are still waiting for an Operational Certificate for the Cache Creek Extension. They have been told that progress is being made on the certificate.

Love Canadian style Eight tennis players (one in a muscle shirt and another in shorts) showed up in spite of the snow to get one more game in before winter sets in. The best line calls ever as it was like being on clay courts (Canadian style). L-R: Raymond Dick,Colin Franes, John Farmer, Helen Kormendy, Maria Russell Martin, Gloria Mertens, Mike Baldwin and missing, the photographer, Adam McDonald.

Gold Country proposes InfoCentre management by Wendy Coomber Both the manager and the chair of the board of Gold Country Communities Society were at Cache Creek’s Dec. 14 Council meeting to propose a takeover of the Village’s Info Centre next year. Council members are considering it. Since it opened in 2005, the Village has contracted with the local Cham-

ber of Commerce to staff it and keep it open during the summer. The Centre assists on average 7,000 tourists annually between mid-May and mid-September. GCCS manager Terri Hadwin told Council that she was approached by the late Ben Roy, who was president of the town’s Chamber, to tell her that the Centre’s manager was retiring that that he felt a partnership between GCCS and the Village to manage the Centre would be a good fit. “Gold Country Communities Society finds the Visitor Information Centre to be a very important piece of the hospitality that needs to be offered to our travelling visitors,” said Hadwin. Council was a little taken aback by some of the society’s requests, such as more money than the Chamber was paid as well as any revenue from the Sani-Dump in the parking lot. The Society would also like to eventually move its office into the Centre and would like to remove the GraffitiDays themed benches along the north wall. “I’m challenged by the elimination of the booths by the window,” said Mayor John Ranta. “I often see people sitting there going over maps or checking their email. Faith Kennedy, 12, drew the lovely snowman that will adorn MLA Jackie Tegart’s He said the area helps reChristmas correspondence this year. Tegart called for young artists to submit their inforce the town’s Graffiti artwork and win a $50 donation to the charity of their choice. Faith chose the SPCA theme and he is reluctant to see in Kamloops. that go.

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“When I was in there this summer one booth was packed with boxes,” said Hadwin. She said they would look at relocating one of the booths, and at some point would apply for money to expand the space to accomodate the Gold Country office. “We seem to be in a little bit of transition with Chamber and Info Centre,” said Ranta. “It will take some to-ing and fro-ing to reach a mutually acceptable agreement.” He said the partnership “makes sense from a village point of view. It would make more sense if we could save some money.” Hadwin said that although the Village was paying the Chamber $15,500 to operate the Centre, $20,000 is a more reasonable figure. GCCS chair Steven Rice pointed out that the Village would receive value-added benefits of staff who would be able to let tourists know about events happening in the region as well as Cache Creek. Coun. Wyatt McMurray said if staff was going to promote other communities, then perhaps those other communities could be contributing financially to the operation of the Centre. “I wouldn’t dismiss it out of hand,” said Ranta after the delegation had left. “It’s a valuable service that we provide. It enhances tourism around the region and keeps travellers in Cache Creek. McMurray agreed that if there was a way to save money for the Centre’s operation, they could keep it going. Council agreed to establish a committee to work with administration to look at the GCCS proposal.

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Fan the spark of your hidden talent I don’t know about you, but I’m still hearing posigive comments about the local production of My Fair Lady. Everyone who saw it was just so blown away by the enormous talent of the cast and crew. That’s a fact, but why does everyone seem so surprised? Is talent like that only to be found in big cities? In case you haven’t noticed, we have boatloads of talent in our little towns. It may be the case that in a city, you can more easily find an expert to teach you or train with, and training helps bring out and shape the talent that’s waiting inside. But we have experts in our own communities. Instead of charging $500/hour, many of them volunteer their expertise. Some people still don’t get the fact that a volunteer’s expertise can be worth just as much as a high paid specialist. I still hear the joyful shout: “You’re an actor! or you’re (fill in your favourte character from My Fair Lady)! After the Sage Sound Singers perform their Christmas concert this Friday, no doubt we’ll be hearing once again how amazing that we have such talent in our small towns and how lucky we are. We are lucky indeed. We are lucky to be surrounded by all sorts of talented people who share their gifts with us. Open your eyes and they’re right there. But we tend not to look any deeper than the every day facade of the people we know - the cashier at the store, the guy walking his dog, the neighbour who plays loud music, the girl on the skateboard... We engage in our own version of social profiling and sort everyone into categories based on how we see them. At our staff christmas party the other nigh I apologized for not having my gifts to them finished, but one co-worker said she was happy and excited to wait because I was one of the few crafty people that she knew. I replied that she might know more crafty people than she thought. Everyone has a spark of creativity within them. What you may think is amateur, others will see as awesome. See the creativity around you and you’ll begin to see it in yourself. Set it free for 2016 and make time to nourish your talents. That is my New Years wish to you.

THE SNOW COVERED HILLS above the Cache Creek Landfill Premier Christy Clark sat down with Tom Fletcher for a year-end interview at her Victoria office Dec. 9. Here are excerpts. For the full version, see the Opinion tab at www. ash-cache-journal.com . TF: At the UN climate conference in Paris, did you speak about natural gas as a transition fuel, and did you find support for that idea? PCC: Yes and yes. The new government in Ottawa is a big supporter of our LNG plan, and part of the reason for that is that they also see it as a way forward for Canada to make a huge contribution to fighting global climate change. There are 150 coal plants on the books in China today. The only way that those plants and the ones that come after will be stopped is if they have a transitional fuel to move to. TF: B.C.’s 2020 greenhouse gas target, reduction of emissions by a third, is another target that isn’t going to be met. Why? PCC: When the government brought in the carbon tax, it was based on the assumption that other jurisdictions around us were going to eventually catch up. And none of them have. There comes a point where the carbon tax can only get so high before we start chasing all those jobs out of the province. TF: Your advisory committee says the carbon tax needs to go higher starting in 2018 if it’s going to have an ef-

dustry is still located on the east coast of their country, a long way from Russia and close to B.C. TF: Are we going to see some policy action on high housing costs in 2016, and will there be some relief from the property Tom Fletcher transfer tax? tfletcher@blackpress.ca PCC: You’ll see in the February budget, but we are looking for ways to provide some relief for home buyers. TF: We’re starting to see government advertising ramp up. We fect. Do you have any other choice? saw a lot of Jobs Plan advertising bePCC: Let’s figure out what the nafore the 2013 election, we saw the fedtional goal is going to be, which we eral government do it with their Ecodon’t know yet. nomic Action Plan, which was very TF: On a related topic, tranexpensive, and to most people’s eye sit spending. Your new minister Peter self-serving or political in nature at taxFassbender has talked about a “new day” in Ottawa and he’s downplaying payers’ expense. Is that what we’re gothe idea of another referendum for new ing to see in the next year and a half? PCC: It won’t be political. I think funding sources. Is that off the table some of that was, really, political. You now? will see more information-based adverPCC: It may be possible that the tising out there, talking to people about federal government wants to invest for example, the Registered Education more in transit, and take up some of the Savings Plan. slack from the local government level. TF: Not Jobs Plan 2.0? TF: On LNG, oil and natural gas PCC: I don’t think that’s in the plan. prices continue to go down, and supply I wish I could say to you no, never, but continues to go up around the world. I, you know…. Did you see any positive signs this year? Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter PCC: What I saw this year was deand columnist for Black Press. Email: veloping countries, especially China, tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @ making a firm commitment to reduce tomfletcherbc their emissions. The only way for them to do that is to move to a greater degree to natural gas, and the bulk of their in-

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Seasonal music to soothe and excite Holiday Train in Ashcroft this week

The CP Holiday Train will be stopping in Ashcroft (Railway Ave.) on Thursday, Dec. 17. The train provides a wonderful show of lights and fabulous live entertainment. as well as much neededsupport for our local Food Bank. The train is scheduled to arrive at 8:50pm with performers Jim Cuddy from Blue Rodeo, Devon Cuddy and Kelly Prescot. Mark your calendars now to attend this annual event. Members of the South Cariboo E. Fry Society will be there to accept donations of food and cash for the local food bank. The Holiday Train will be in Savona Thurday night at 7:20-7:45 before leaving for Ashcroft, and it will be in Lytton on Friday after leaving Ashcroft, at 1-1:25 pm.

Sage Sound Singers Christmas

The 22-member Choir will be performing on Friday, Dec. 18 at the Crossroads Pentecostal Church on Stage Rd. in Cache Creek. The Choir will be singing 11 songs, including old Christmas favourites like I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, Parade of the Wooden Soldiers and The Little Drummer Boy. The Choir’s musical director is Michell Reid; Carmen Ranta is the conductor. Pianist Dimiter Terziev will perform Rhythmic Movement by the Bulgarian composer Pancho Vladigerov; and the Desert Bells Ringers hand bell choir will perform a delightful selection of Christmas music. The concert begins at 7 pm. Admission is by donation.

Candy Cane Family Dance Dec. 19

It’s a Christmas Family Dance not to miss on Dec. 19 at the new HUB Gym from 6:30pm - free admission with great music, cash concession, photo opportunity and all sorts of fun! Come dressed in your Christmas best!!!! Brought to you by the Rotary Club of Ashcroft/Cache Creek in partnership with Interior Savings Credit Union Ashcroft! This is a family event! Come dance your heart out!

New Years Eve in Spences Bridge

Tickets are selling fast for the annual New Year’s bash at Clemes Hall in Spences Bridge! Richie and the Fendermen will have the dance floor jumping with old time rock and roll, and to help get into the spirit there is a ‘50s dress theme! Cash prizes will be awarded to the best Graf-

fiti style outfits. Snacks are served all evening, and hats, noise makers and Champagne handed out at midnight to ring in 2016. Doors open at 8, dance starts at 9, tickets available at The Packing House, The Inn, and the Post Office. There are rooms available at a discount at The Inn next door for any out of towners, or locals that may want to only wander a few steps to bed…..

The Nautical Miles kicks off new year

The Nautical Miles, a rollicking seven piece folk/rock band from Vancouver will kick off WRAPS’ Concert Series in January. Whether collaborating with jazz artists for mash-up performances, with visual artists for a yearlong song-blog, with bluegrass bands or brass quintets, The Nautical Miles continue to push the boundaries of contemporary Canadian folk music. They will be performing at the Crossroads Pentecostal Church, 1551 Stage Rd. in Cache Creek on Saturday Jan. 16. Celebrate the Easter weekend with the beautiful and transcendent music of extraordinary Celtic Harpist and Vocalist Caroline McKay. This Kelowna musician creates a space where the mystery of harp and the magic of voice become one. Tender Celtic ballads, soulstirring Spirituals, lively Latin rhythms, original works and classical arrangements are all part of her diverse repertoire. In April, How Can I Keep from Singing pays tribute to the music of Eva Cassidy – A North American treasure. The show features two of Vancouver’s finest vocalists, Cayla Brooke and Tom Pickett, and a four-piece band. It tells the story of Eva Cassidy, from her humble beginnings in Washington, DC to her untimely death at 33, showcasing 25 incredible songs, from jazz, gospel, blues, country to folk. Sarah Hagen, Classical Pianist, will be here in May to give a virtuoso presentation of classical piano music. Sarah has been heard in concert halls and on the airwaves throughout North America and Europe. Her interpretations have been described as “outstandingly inventive,” performed with “infinite skill.” A visionary and an idealist, Sarah’s performances are conceptually innovative, involving photography, dance and spoken word. Wendy Coomber

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I have an 11 year old. He is my Good news about friend, protector and security officer. Cornwall Lookout He is friendly, saved a litter of Dear Editor Delighted to learn that the Look-out on Cornwall Mountain will be restored and used again. Ross Darlington and I have the happiest memories of our time up there, camping, painting the wild flowers, and exploring. Watching the hang gliders jumping off the mountain into the air current was another thrill. Ross’s ashes were scattered to the winds from the spot. By strange coincidence, I had just written some fiction as part of a short story I’ve been working on, about the look-out man and the atmosphere around the spot. To find it on the front page of The Journal was a very pleasant surprise. Esther Darlington Ashcroft

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kittens from starvation and protected his friend when a german shepherd was about to attack. Nemo stood up and grabbed the dog by the throat and held him there until his aggression was gone. When he released him of his own accord, not one drop of blood was spilled. Now his friends were in their late 70s and 80s. I challenge you to check Nemo out, ask the vet and his neighbours for yourself, but ones like you will only write negatively about the breed and never give them any credit for good. The so called owner of the breed in your article should be charged with murder since they chose the dog as a weapon. To get that aggression, they abused, disrespected and mistreated them so that they end up with no choice but to protect themselves. Nemo gets along with all dogs from the size of his head to great danes. Nemo would rather you for a friend than lunch. Nemo is trustworthy and he has free run 24/7. Stan Saari 16 Mile

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Ashcroft adopts new Strategic Plan

The HUB Society held a busy and successful Christmas craft sale on Dec. 5, with several vendors lined up around the old school’s gym.

by Wendy Coomber Ashcroft Council approved a new Strategic Plan for 2015-2018 as presented to them at their Dec. 14 Council meeting. The six-page Plan resulted from a two day workshop with Randy Diehl, former city administrator for Kamloops and now head of Diehl Management Services. Village operations were reviewed and future plans were organized into groups with completion dates. Projects such as an Economic Development Plan and the Water Treatment Plant are broken down into several stages, and some items are already completed such as the Strategic Plan itself. “I’m hoping that on some of these targets we can move a little quicker,” said Coun. Al Mertens. “If your name is beside them, I’m sure you

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can,” said Mayor Jack Jeyes. “If it’s someone else’s name, a little friendly persuasion might work.” Part of the Strategic Plan identifies which councillors and staff members will work on the various projects. “Is there something that prevents us from moving faster?” asked Mertens. “I don’t see any reason why we can’t act on them sooner if we have the time,” said Coun. Barbara Roden, “but 2016 is going to be busy with water treatment plant.” Council also revised the Village’s Vision and Mission, replacing some of the wording after a 10 minute discussion of “expand” versus “increase”. The Villlage’s Vision reads: The Village of Ashcroft is a welcoming, safe, and attractive community where our citizens have a strong sense of wellbeing, embrace their history, and believe in their future. The Village’s Mission reads: To Increase Our Potential. The Principles remained unaltered: As Stewards of the Public Trust, we serve All Citizens in a fair and transparent manner through: Accountable Leadership; Financial Sustainability; Social Responsibility; and Balanced Decision Making.

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The Spirit of Clinton Committee is asking for nominations for the 2015 Citizen of the Year. To nominate someone please supply your nomination’s name, address and phone number, and provide your name, address and phone number as well. Then on a separate sheet please explain your reasons for your nomination. Place all in a sealed envelope clearly marked Citizen of the Year and either drop it off to the Village Office or mail it to: Village of Clinton, PO Box 309, Clinton, BC V0K 1K0. Nominations must be received by Jan. 15, 2016.

Season’s Greetings

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This will be my final column of 2015 (unless something special should occur) as I am taking some time off to spend with family. I want to thank my faithful readers for their continued support. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a safe, happy holiday. I hope the New Year brings health and happiness to all.

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Notice of Holiday Hours of Operation The Thompson-Nicola Regional District office located in Kamloops will be closed from 1:00 p.m. on December 24, 2015 through to January 3, 2016 inclusive, re-opening on January 4, 2016. The TNRD would also like to advise of the following holiday closures: All TNRD Libraries will be closed on December 25th, 26th and January 1st. Please visit www.tnrdlib.ca to see the hours of operation for your local library branch and the Bookmobile. The Lytton and Spences Bridge solid waste facilities will be closed on December 25th & 26th and on January 1st. Please visit the TNRD website at www.tnrd.ca for regular hours of operation for these facilities.

Singing in the Season Above, Nancy Duchaine introduces daughter Kaelie to Santa Claus at the 4th annual Christmas Lights Appreciation and Singalong in Cache Creek last Friday. The hand bell choir performed several Christmas songs, and Mayor John Ranta led the singalong, which he graciously agrees to do every year.

In the event of an emergency at a TNRD utility system (Spences Bridge or Walhachin water system) during the office closure, please call (250) 318-7515. Best wishes for a happy holiday season.

LIFE WITH PETS

Theresa Takacs sings carols and accompanies herself on the guitar.

CHRISTMAS ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFICE CLOSURE AND GARBAGE COLLECTION The Village Office will be closed from noon on Thursday, December 24th, 2015 until 8:00 am Monday, January 4th, 2016. As December 25th and January 1st are statutory holidays for the public works department, Friday garbage collection will be moved to THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 and THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31. To ensure that you are not missed, please have your garbage to the curb by 8:00 am. Regular Friday collection resumes on January 8, 2016. There are no changes required to the Tuesday collection route except to ensure that your garbage is at the curb by 8:00 am. The TNRD Building Inspector will be in Ashcroft on Tuesday, December 22nd. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, January 5th, 2016. Please call the TNRD office directly at 1-877377-8673 if you have any questions regarding inspections. 2015 TAX & UTILITY PAYMENTS Payments on 2015 tax and utility accounts must be received in our office by 4:00 pm, Monday, January 4th, 2016 to avoid 2016 penalties and interest. Payments received on or after January 5th, 2016 will be applied against applicable penalties and interest charges. SORRY, POSTMARKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED AS DATE OF PAYMENT. 2016 LICENCES 2016 Dog Licences and Commercial Vehicle decals will go on sale Tuesday, January 5th, 2016. They will not be sold on Monday, January 4th, 2016. Business Licence renewal notices will be mailed out the first part of January.

Gifts that keep on giving

How is it possible that the Christmas season is already here? What happened to the last year? At this time of year, I am always so grateful for both my human family and my dearly-loved and admittedly, seriously spoiled, pets. Holidays are also a poignant time for remembering those pets that have shared our lives and are no longer with us. While treats, toys and a brand-new bed are perfectly good ideas for gifts for your animal friends, I have seen some amazing gifts over the year that might be worth considering. One client is giving a gift certificate to a neighbour who cannot afford to have his cat neutered. Other amazing people generously adopted a cantankerous little dog whose owner had to go into assisted living and could no longer care for the pet. Food banks are another option to share your generosity over the holiday season. Pet food is a costly item for those people facing difficult times, but many will do without for themselves so they can feed their animals. There are also organizations that

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Happy Holidays! Wyatt McCullough takes control of the puck and heads into the 100 Mile House end with his team mates.

Pee Wees thump 100 Mile House The Ashcroft Aces Pee Wee team nailed down a big win on Dec. 5 in a home game against 100 Mile. This was the first win of the season for the peewee hockey team and was very well deserved. They have been trying very hard and improving with each game. Goals were scored by Wyatt McCullough who scored five goals, Monika Paulos scored two goals, and Lenay Weigel and Carson Moses scored one goal each for a 9-2 win over 100 Mile.

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Everyone came together and played very well. Wyatt received the team hardhart for the hardworking player in that game. Goalie Pierce Brown also definitely deserved credit for his hard work during that game, keeping out several shots from 100 Mile’s top players. The next day the team played the Lillooet pee wee team. They didn’t come ahead with a win but Skylar Brown received the hardhart for hard working player during that game.

Wyatt McCullough was named team captain on Dec. 5 and Shardy Allison was named assistant Captain. The team was sad to lose their player Cole McKay to a broken ankle at a practice last month. Cole will be out of the action for some time due to his injury. They have one more game before the Christmas break on Dec. 19 in Merritt. The team has a tournament coming up in January in Williams Lake that they are looking forward to. Katie McCullough

From my family to yours . . .

Wishing everyone in Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon the very best for the festive season, and a happy, healthy new year!

Jati Sidhu

Member of Parliament Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon 613-992-1248 | jati.sidhu@parl.gc.ca | @JatiSidhuLPC 1-866-599-4999 | facebook.com/jatisidhuMP

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It seems that more than ever before we are being influenced to, look out for #1. We hear it in many forms: If I don’t look after myself, no one else will. I deserve it! It’s all about me! You’ll hear variations of this message in many advertisements and there is some truth to it, but I believe this message is missing the mark. Although we need to take care of ourselves, and we do in many ways, (food, shelter, clothing, exercise, friendships, love) I wonder whether the focus is better put onto others as opposed to myself. If I’m #1 and it’s all about me than why would I stop what I am doing, why would I be late for an appointment or why would I give up time or money just to help someone in need? We’ve heard the “Golden Rule?” Love thy neighbour as thyself. This is a simple rule. I will treat others the way I would like to be treated. But, what does this really look like? Well, if we

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Living Well Vicky Trill trills@telus.net want to understand how to love your neighbour we only need to ask ourselves, how do I love myself? Every day we eat, get dressed, probably spend a few moments enjoying ourselves with loved ones and then sleep comfortably at home. That seems fairly basic. Are there those who don’t experience these basics? In the 1970s Canada admitted almost 56,000 Vietnamese refugees. In the late 1700s through the 1800s tens of thousands of Mennonite refugees came largely from the USSR and settled all across Canada. Among these Mennonite refugees were some of my ancestors. Today in Canada there are almost 200,000 Mennonite people. Vietnamese, Mennonites and many, more nationalities have come to Canada in search of the basic necessities of life. All of these people have also long since been known as Canadians. There has been much media regarding the horrible situation in Syria and countries such as ours is responding with practical help to suffering people. I wonder, what can I do? There are opportunities for anyone, from giving financially, or your time or of your talent, there is a place for you to help. If you were stuck in a country where you were being tormented, starved & beaten down, how would you want someone to treat you? And then there is our own country, Province and Village. Do you know those who don’t enjoy the necessities of life here? Are there those who will not have a gift or a Christmas tree? Will they enjoy a turkey dinner like you and I? Ask yourself, if I was in their shoes, (if they have a pair to wear) how would I like to be treated? Well I know that answer, but what can I really do? As a kid, we always spent Christmas Eve at my Uncle and Aunt’s home in Ft. St. James and every year without fail, there would be a random guest at the dinner table & joining in on the Christmas family fun. Often the guest did not smell or look like the rest of us, but he/ she was always welcome. I don’t know how my Uncle knew these people but he did and he responded to whatever needs they had, whether it was a meal or helping fix their vehicle. Last Christmas my family and I joined in with the Equality Project and we were overjoyed to provide hot Christmas meals and bags of gifts to many needy people in the Ashcroft/Cache Creek communities. Not only was it a joy to give, but even better were the looks on their faces when they realized there is someone who cares. You could give a helping hand, a plate of food, wrap up a gift, (a new gift, not something you don’t want) or just sit and visit. These are all things that I would appreciate if it was me. In a world of abundance & poverty, we all have a role to pay. If I want wellness, I need to practice the Golden Rule. There are lots of opportunities to love thy neighbour as thyself, you’ll just have to keep your eyes open and then answer the question: Will I love my neighbour as myself? Note: If you would like to be involved with The Equality Project please contact 250-4576485 or email: info@theequalityproject.ca or visit their facebook page-The Equality Project

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... Past, Present & Beyond Lost in the mountains on Christmas Day Christmas, 1858. In the gold rush boomtown of heads examined. One man produced Yale, the terminus for steamboats bringing people a measuring tape, and proceeded to north, the holiday prospects use it on all four of the looked bleak. Many people Yale men. When asked were still living in tents when a why, he said “I’m a carsharp frost hit on Dec. 1, clospenter out of a job. I shall ing the river. With boats unable begin to make four coffins to reach Yale, supplies became the moment you pass out scarce, and the few things of sight, so that when you available were expensive. It are brought back stiff and seemed very likely that Christstark there shall be nice, mas Day would be the occacomfortable shells to put sion for a famine, rather than a you in.” feast. The men laughed this And so it was that four off, and began on their young men from Yale decidway. It was not long, howGOLDEN COUNTRY ed to venture four miles up ever, before they began to Little Canyon, to the wayside think they had been misBARBARA RODEN A coloured engraving of Yale, dated 1858 (artist house of a man named Hedges. taken. Snow was falling He was known to have several heavily, obliterating any unknown). hens and two geese that had been fattened up in read- sign of the trail, and they found themselves strug- it gave the men hope that if they could only find their iness for the holiday; and the men were determined gling through drifts up to six feet high. Occasional- trail, they would make it to safety. Higgins left the to bring some of the birds back to Yale. ly one of the men would plunge into a hidden gully, others and began searching, but soon realized it was One of the men was 24 year-old David Williams and have to be pulled out by the others. By 11 am, hopeless. Darkness was setting in, and there seemed Higgins, who would go on to a distinguished news- Higgins estimated they had gone only a mile, and no alternative but to keep the fire burning and wait paper career before being elected to the provincial with no compass they had no idea whether they were until morning. Just as he started to make his way back to the legislature and eventually becoming Speaker of the headed north or south, or where the trail was. others, he heard a welcome sound: the baying of a Legislative Assembly. He and his companions set out The wind howled, and the cold was relentless. dog, from not far off. Higgins pulled out his revolver at 2 pm on Christmas Eve Day, but soon found them- They had one set of furs between them, and had and fi red several shots into the air. Soon there came selves at the mercy of the elements. The snow was given them to a man named Talbot, who seemed paran even more welcome sound: men’s voices, calling two feet deep in Yale; closer to Hedges’s it was three ticularly susceptible to the cold. The others had to out “Coo-ee!” Moments later a huge mastiff came feet deep, and a trip that should have taken 90 min- keep coaxing him to proceed; but at last there came a plunging out of the bush, and the quartet followed it utes took four hours. time when Talbot sank down into the snow, unable to as it headed towards the voices. It was not long beStill, the effort was worth it, for when the men ar- continue. He urged his companions to continue withfore they came in sight of a cabin, and several men rived at the wayside house they found a blazing fire, a out him, but they refused, and instead discarded their who greeted them. Higgins rubbed his eyes in disfew drops of something warming, and a hearty repast packs, in order to lighten their load. The precious belief. The cabin was Hedges’s wayside inn, and the of pork and beans. Several miners who had come birds went, too, sinking down into the snow. owner invited them to share their Christmas dinner. down from the upper Fraser region were staying The men considered retracing their steps to the The carpenter was still there, and shook his head. there, and they told of terrible conditions: how men inn, but their trail had disappeared under the new “Well, I’ll be durned. It’s just my luck. I’m out $50 had discarded vital provisions, including food and snow. Suddenly one of the men pointed at Talbot, on your coffi ns.” blankets, in order to speed them on their way to shel- and cried out that he had fallen asleep, and must be The men returned to Yale - where they had been ter. They warned the men from Yale not to venture wakened. While his companions tried to revive Talgiven up for lost - two days later. Before they left out next day; but the quartet was determined. They bot, Higgins broke some dead branches from a nearthe inn, however, Hedges informed them that he had had negotiated a price of $4 per bird, and vowed to by pine, cleared snow from the roots of an upturned found the spot where they had made their fire. After bring the Christmas repast back to town. tree, and managed to start a fire. A few drops of rum, the quartet had lost the trail they had simply gone in At 8 am on Christmas Day morning they set out and the warmth from the fire, revived Talbot, and the circles, and were never more than an eighth of a mile for Yale, ignoring the warnings of the others. One men huddled close to the blaze. from the cabin. And despite searching, they never miner compared them to silly geese, while another Around 2 pm the snow stopped falling, and the found the birds they had risked so much to procure. said they ought to be sent to an asylum, to have their temperature began to rise. A chinook had set in, and

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Happy hump day greetings About 25 years ago when I was working in the classified advertising department of a large Vancouver newspaper company, my beautiful friend walked in with a giant box of Twizzlers. It was a grim day, rainy and cold outside, cranky and glum inside. There were about 30 of us in the phone room and it was a slow afternoon for calls, which got me clock watching. As I counted

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through the fog. “Happy hump day!” she exclaimed with her megawatt

smile. Happy what? I thought to myself. Sharon was squeaky clean and never said anything the least bit offside or risqué that I’d ever heard, so I was surprised. “A little something to help us get over this week’s hump,” she said handing out the strawberry licorice to her delighted co-workers. Okay, so that made more sense. She was referring to it being Wednesday and getting over that hump in the middle of the week, bringing us that much closer to the weekend. I’d never heard that expression before, but I liked it. I actually thought she made it up. As she walked around the office full of women, they suddenly seemed like girls. I marvelled at how easy and inexpensive that was for her to break up the monotony and spread cheer among us grumps who had been experiencing some extra stress and tension within the department. For the rest of the day everyone chattered between calls with spirits brightened from our cheery messenger.

Olive Campbell (nee Dougherty) passed away December 9, 2015. She was born December 12, 1921, the 5th of 10 children of Charles & Mary Jane Dougherty. Survived by her three children: Pat (Doug) Ward, Ken (Marilyn) Campbell, and Dawn (Murray) Smith; eight grandchildren and several great grandchildren; her sisters, Beatrice Sawka, June Monsos, Mary Dickie, Gloria McLaren, and Virginia Ambler, sisterin-law Helene Cade and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband Don Campbell, her parents, sisters Beulah Rohe, Charlotte Schindler, Violet Johnstone, and brother Charles. Mom was born in Ashcroft, BC and was raised on Maiden Creek Ranch near Clinton, BC. She spent her younger years doing ranch work and riding her horse in the hills above the Ranch. When she left home, she moved to Langley, BC, where she met Dad. After they got married, they settled in Clinton until Dad’s work moved them to Lillooet, Dawson Creek, Ladysmith, and Merritt. Several years after Dad’s passing she moved to Kamloops. Mom spent many years travelling around locally in her truck and camper. When she was in her 70’s, she spent a few summers camping in a tent at Green Lake with family. She had always wanted to see the North, so she travelled to the NWT, Yukon, Atlin BC, and she enjoyed a bus trip to Alaska, trips that she treasured. She took many memorable RV trips with Helene and Bud Cade to places she had never seen. Mom loved being around family and will be greatly missed by all of us. A family gathering to celebrate Mom’s life will be held on January 9, 2016 at Maiden Creek Arena. Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324 Condolences may be expressed to the family from www. myalternatives.ca

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For some reason that memory has always stuck with me. Most Wednesdays since then I’ve thought about Sharon and her sweet offering - it’s a gift I’ll never forget. I’ve greeted people with “Happy Humpday” ever since and I’ve noticed it’s become more well known than it used to be. The majority of people seem to understand it’s mid-week meaning now, and people still giggle at it. Not everyone finds it funny though. Last week an elderly lady chastised a bubbly clerk I like for saying it to me in the grocery store. “Excuse me?” she asked angrily. “That is highly inappropriate!” Jumping to the employees’s defence I tried to explain it’s reference to Wednesdays but she cut me off and told me to mind my own fuzzy business. Except the word she used wasn’t fuzzy. The younger woman and I looked at each other with stunned expresions, as though we were little kids being scolded by a scary stranger. We fell silent as she stomped away muttering obsenities. I wondered if I should follow her and try to make it clear no disrepect was intended, but I didn’t. A man in close proximity who’d seen and heard the whole thing started to laugh. “Don’t worry,” he said. “I think she just comes here to mess with people. I’ve seen her do that before.” As our shock wore off, we laughed as well. I purposely visited the candy aisle after that, determined to take Twizzlers home to the kids and tell them about the interesting encounter, and the decades old recollection I’d never shared. I suspect my happy hump days won’t just have memories of Sharon and Twizzlers anymore. They’ll also include the senior with the unexpected trucker talk. Either way, they both make me smile. Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com

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Left: The children wait for Santa at the Spences Bridge Community Christmas Party.

Lester Patterson Crawford December 30, 1957 - December 4, 2015

The battle ended for Lester Patterson Crawford “Crow” on December 4th, 2015 at his home in Thompson River Estates at the age of 57. He had lived in Cache Creek and surrounding areas for all of his years spending most of his time surrounded by family and friends riding, camping, hunting and fishing. He is survived by his daughters Kayla (Shayne), Jennine (Calvin) and Becca. Grandchildren Sierra and Kayne. Siblings: Terry Newberry, Joan (Randy) Molitor, Bonnie (Brad) Smith and Dennis Crawford. Nieces/ Nephews: Jake (Julia) Newberry (Gwenyth, Scarlett, Tucker), Justin Newberry, Shawna (Ross) O’Neill, Chase Molitor, Kirstie (Adam) Taylor (Kade, Taveray), Kole (Britney) McKague (Hudson), Kyron Smith, Kiarah Smith, and Taylor Crawford. And good friend Charlie Christian. He was predeceased by his parents Audrey and Clarence and brother-in-law Norman Newberry. The family invites all friends from far and near to join them in a Celebration of Life for Lester on Easter weekend in 2016. Condolences may be made at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

Party until 2016 What a winter wonderland! The snow helps to make everything look a lot more like Christmas – just hope that everyone stays safe on the roads. Our Christmas Bazaar was a great success – the SBCC raised enough funds to keep the hall insured and heated for another year! Thanks go out to the many great folks that volunteered, donated, and attended; the support is so very much appreciated. The Community Christmas party was also very well attended. It was a lovely party, and newcomer Sharon Wilson did a wonderful job contributing to the organizing with Cook’s Ferry. Again, a heartfelt thanks to all those from Cook’s Ferry and the SBCC for volunteering; cooking the hams and turkeys, decorating, cleaning up and putting on an event for the whole community to celebrate and share a meal together. And of course, thank-you Santa! We held our annual turkey bingo on Friday and 12 lucky folks went home with a Christmas turkey (not I). There was a pretty good turnout, those there had fun, and although the numbers aren’t crunched yet it look like the SBCC raised some funds. Tickets are selling fast for the New Year’s bash! If you think you might want to attend, act fast. Richie and the Fendermen will have the dance floor jumping with old time rock and roll, and to help get into the spirit there is a ‘50s dress theme! Cash prizes will be awarded to the best Graffiti style outfits. Snacks are served all evening, and hats, noise makers and Champagne handed out at midnight to ring in 2016. We know how to put on a good party here in the Bridge – it’ll be a fantastic time!

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Mavourneen Varcoe-Ryan Doors open at 8, dance starts at 9, tickets available at The Packing House, The Inn, and the Post Office. There are rooms available at a discount at The Inn next door for any out of towners, or locals that may want to only wander a few steps to bed….. Next regular SBCC meeting is Jan. 13 in the hall at 7 pm. On behalf of the SBCC I’d like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and all the best for 2016!

Emily Rose Campbell On December 3, 2015 we lost another angel at the age of 81. Emily was predeceased by her parents Elsie & William Gordon, her siblings Mable, Elizabeth (May), Christina, Violet, Daisy, Hazel and Albert, her daughter Diane, son-in-law Abe, and daughter-in-law Joy. She will be deeply missed by her surviving children Gordon, Debbie (Don), Donna, Denise, Doug, Mervin (Debbie), Cindy (Ken), and Gary (Tracy), and 25 grand, great, and great-great grandchildren. A celebration of life was held on December 8, 2015 in Kamloops, BC with a burial to follow in the spring in Kelvington, Saskatchewan. ln lieu of flowers, donations to the Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops in memory of Emily would be appreciated. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www. schoeningfuneralservice.com

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Garbage Pickup Residential garbage pickup: Friday, December 25, 2015 will be picked up on Thursday, December 24, 2015 Tuesday, December 29, 2015 will be picked up as usual Friday, January 1, 2016 will be picked up on Thursday, December 31, 2015 Commercial garbage pickup: Will be picked up as usual every Monday and Friday Reminder: Please have your garbage on the curb by 8:00 am as usual. Office Hours The office will be open Monday to Friday with regular hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except for: Thursday, December 24 CLOSED at 12:30 pm Friday, December 25 CLOSED Monday, December 28 CLOSED Tuesday, December 29 CLOSED Wednesday, December 30 CLOSED Thursday, December 31 CLOSED Friday, January 1, 2016 CLOSED Regular Office hours resume on Monday, January 4, 2016. Any payments received Monday, January 4, 2016 will be dated December 31, 2015. Dog Licenses Just a reminder that on January 4, 2016 you will be able to purchase your 2016 Dog License. License fees are as follows: $15.00 – Spayed or Neutered $30.00 – Un-spayed or Un-neutered 2016 Council Meeting Schedule Copies of the 2016 Council Meeting Schedules are available at the Village Office and on the Village website. Building Inspector The TNRD Building Inspector will not be in Cache Creek on Tuesday, December 29th, 2015. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Please call the TNRD office directly at 1-877-377-8673 if you have any questions regarding inspections.

Council and Staff wish everyone a Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year!

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An annual fundraiser for the North Thompson Agriplex & The Farm Kids Scholarship Fund December 31, 2015 at the North Thompson Agriplex, Barriere, B.C. Bullarama & New Year’s Party (19+): $50 • Bullarama only: $30 • 12 & under (Bullarama only): Free Doors open at 6pm • Bullarama 7pm •New Year’s Eve Dance to follow Tickets available at: The Star/Journal, Barriere Country Feeds, or the Horse Barn (Kamloops) For online tickets go to: http://www.eventbrite.ca and type in: New Years Eve Bullriding

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BC waits for national emissions goal before taking action not meet what is calculated to prevent a two per cent increase, and more emission cuts will be required. Article 28 of the legal text also gives every country the ability, after three years of implementation, to give a year’s notice and withdraw. In a year-end interview, B.C. Premier Christy Clark said the government will wait until a national emissions goal is established before deciding whether to add measures to the existing carbon tax on carbon-based fuels. The B.C. tax has been frozen at $30 a tonne since 2013, adding about seven cents to the price of a litre of gasoline with similar increases

by Tom Fletcher Black Press Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined other national leaders in hailing the international greenhouse gas emission agreement reached in Paris over the weekend, but the implications for Canada and B.C. remain unclear. Trudeau said in a statement from Ottawa that he and the provincial premiers will meet within 90 days to develop a plan to do Canada’s part in the effort to keep average global temperature rise below two degrees. The Paris agreement notes that existing voluntary targets by countries do

for natural gas and other heating fuels. An advisory committee recommended in November that the tax be increased by a third starting in 2018, with annual increases after to drive down carbon dioxide emissions. Clark said the carbon tax freeze means B.C. won’t meet its own legislated target of reducing emissions by a third by 2020, but the government couldn’t keep raising it and risk pushing industries and jobs out of the province. “Other provinces are starting to get closer to where we are,” Clark said. “By 2018, Alberta’s going to have come some way. By then Ontario will be into a

plan, and Quebec already is.” B.C. NDP leader John Horgan said he’s “comfortable” with the advisory committee’s date of 2018, which would give an NDP government time to assess the situation if he wins the 2017 B.C. election. Horgan said he is inclined to support the carbon tax proposed recently by Alberta Premier Rachel Notley, which means “taking revenues and driving them into industries, or activities like transit, that will reduce emissions over time.”

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