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Bucking in the New Year at NT Agriplex Jill Hayward, North Thompson Star Journal

The North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association, Farm Kids Fund and Bull Riders Canada brought the New Year in with a spectacular event at the North Thompson Agriplex featuring two long rounds of action. Three riders obtained qualified rides in each round with Jacob Gardner (Fort St. John, B.C.) having the highest score of the night; an 84.5 marking on Pozzobon Bucking Bulls’ 94 Jason’s Dream. As a result, Gardner was the event champion with a total of 166 points on two bulls and pocketed just over $2900. Gardner also made a splash into the Bull Riders Canada National Standings with the win; moving from out of the standings all the way up to number three. Winner of the first go-round was Marlon Williams from Mount Currie, B.C. This was the fourth annual event, which was a fundraiser in 2015 for the North Thompson Agriplex and the Farm Kids Fund. Bull Riders Canada Inc. (BRC) is now starting its fourth season, BRC has the goal of becoming the largest public, Canadian-owned and operat-

Jacop Gardner (Fort St. John, B.C. marking the highest score of the night of 84.5 on Pozzobon Bucking Bulls' 94 Jason's Dream.

ed bull riding company in the nation. In 2015, BRC Inc. sanctioned 64 events from British Columbia to New Brunswick, paying out over $319,000 in prize money. The Wrangler Bull Riders Canada Finals III took place in Lloydminster, SK paying out $25,000 in prize money on Oct. 2nd and 3rd, 2015. You can follow BRC throughout the season on Facebook,

Twitter and YouTube. For more information visit: www.bullriderscananda. ca For more information about the North Thompson Agriplex visit: www.fallfair-rodeo.com or go to Facebook. Rodeo clown Jason Charters boogies to the music during the For more information about the New Years Eve Bullarama at the North Thompson Agriplex. Farm Kids Fund go to Facebook: Farm Kids Fund - Annual Fundraiser Photos by Deanna Kristensen

Thompson Rivers University faculty serve strike notice By: Kamloops This Week Faculty at Thompson Rivers University have served strike notice and could be walking picket lines by Thursday morning. The Thompson Rivers University Faculty Association (TRUFA) issued 72-hour notice on

Monday morning. The union will have the legal right to strike, under the provisions of the Labour Relations Act, 72 hours after TRU administration and the BC Labour Relations Board receive the notice. TRUFA and the university have been negotiating a new contract for nearly two years, with the

latest negotiating session taking place on Jan. 7. “Unfortunately, the employer remains unwilling to acknowledge or address the issues that faculty have maintained are critical,” TRUFA president Tom Friedman said in a statement. “Before Christmas, the union submitted a bargaining package that

included significant concessions from our original positions, but we have not seen any real movement from the employer.” In November, TRUFA members voted 80 per cent in favour of a strike mandate. Friedman said TRUFA wants the university to “respect the principle of shared governance upon

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more money to be spent on education and less on administration. The Thompson Rivers University Faculty Association represents approximately 650 instructors, librarians, counsellors, educational coordinators and learning specialists on campuses in Kamloops and Williams Lake.

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Former Mountie ordered to stand trial on seven sex-related charges By: Cam Fortems, Kamloops This Week A former Mountie accused of sexually assaulting young boys when he coached hockey in Clearwater

has been ordered to stand trial on the charges. Alan Davidson, 60, was arrested in March 2014 and charged in connection with the historic offences. At the time of his arrest

in 2014, Davidson was working as a deputy sheriff in Alberta. A preliminary hearing was held in provincial court in Kamloops this week. Judge Stephen Harrison ordered

Davidson to stand trial on seven counts of indecent assault by a male on a male person, as the Criminal Code was worded at the time of the alleged offences. An eighth charge

A preliminary hearing in Provincial court in Kamloops ordered former Mountie Alan Davidson to stand trial. KTW photo

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was stayed by the Crown after a complainant who was called to testify in this week’s hearing failed to attend. Last year Davidson 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.

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Community Events: Love Where You Live Curling Bonspiel – January 15 & 16, 2016 at North Thompson Sportsplex, contact Melody Romeo. Sports Coordinator at 250-674-8009 for more information. “Clearwater Hockey Days” – week of January 18 – 24, 2016 – Activities will include hockey games for all age groups (children, men and women), FREE Skate on Friday, January 22nd and Sunday, January 24th, and we are encouraging everyone that attends to wear a Hockey Jersey – take pictures of your group and email them to rmayer@docbc.ca to enter to win Kamloops Blazers Tickets and Dinner at Boston Pizza for 8 people – for more information, please contact the North Thompson Sportsplex at 250-674-2143. Upcoming Meetings of Council: Public Welcome January 19th, 2016 Infrastructure Committee of the Whole meeting – 1:00 pm January 19th, 2016 Regular Council meeting – 2:00 pm

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Climate change deniers need to rethink Editor, The Times:

Let's see here. Temperatures have risen all over the globe. The Northwest and Northeast passages are open at certain times of the year. Glaciers are disappearing at a rapid rate. One can visibly see all of this. Not to mention the terrible pollution in places like Beijing. However, despite the fact that 97 per cent of climate scientists agree there is global warming, there is still a large body of climate change deniers afoot. One of the most

strident of these is the National Post. Just recently I read a full page article by Conrad Black in which he answered an attack by Tabatha Southey, who accused Black of being a climate change denier. After the end of the Cold War where as John le Carre said, “the right side lost but the wrong side won,” the left, having lost, is now licking its wounds and slithering off into the environmental movement. Now, with things like climate change these 'dastardly

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Marxists' plan to bring glorious capitalism to its knees (I rather thought that had been done in part in 2007 – 2008 or even the great corporate scandals Enron etc. Before that? But no, this climate change myth is out to destroy capitalism triumphant. No doubt about that according to Conrad Black. He also went on to deny that he was a climate change denier. On the flip side was some almost unintelligible gibberish by Rex Murphy again attacking anyone who dared to mention global warming. In it Murphy invoked the names of Copernicus and Brake. Now most people I think know something about Copernicus famous polish astronomer but Brake maybe not so much. Tycho Brake – Danish – B 1546, D 1601 astronomer was reputed to have an ego as big as Conrad Black's. However, he

put it to good use building a large observatory at Orianberg and surrounding himself with scholars. It's Brake 's observations that let us know how bad conditions were, how cold and rough the seas that destroyed one-third to one-half of Spanish Armada – 1588 in its attempt to escape around the top end of the British Isles. In reading Brake's observations of that time one would indeed believe that there is global warming. The weather was far worse – much colder than it is now. So by mentioning Brake one might say 'fall like a can of worms going fishing Murphy has destroyed his own argument! Both Black and Murphy are going to have to come up with something better than that.

Dennis Peacock Clearwater, B.C.

This past fall, B.C. students and teachers continued to prepare for success in a changing world as classrooms began phasing in new curriculum that will make B.C.'s world-leading education system even better. The new curriculum still focuses on the basics - reading, writing and arithmetic. But those are being taught in a way that students also learn the collaboration, critical thinking and communications skills they need to succeed in our changing world. Teachers, students and parents all benefit when learning becomes more flexible. If your child is passionate about space travel, starting a business or producing videos, teachers can tap into that passion and help students build their learning around it. Our education system is already recognized as one of the top three internationally. Why do we need to change? In part, because technology is transforming the way we live and it's changing the way kids learn. With information at the press of a button, the education system that worked for us years ago is not as effective as it used to be for today's young learners. With labour stability in the classroom, parents expect us to focus on making sure their children have the skills they need to thrive in college, university and the workplace. We continue to work with the BC Teachers' Federation and other educational partners to phase in new curriculum and support teachers. What changes can you expect to see? For one, students are increasingly learning by doing, with more opportunities for hands-on experience. There is also new content, such as Aboriginal perspectives weaved throughout all grade levels and updated standards in math and sciences.

I've toured many schools throughout the province and it's encouraging to see innovative teachers and students already benefiting from the new curriculum, for example: * Entrepreneurial high school students holding a fundraising campaign to purchase virtual reality technology. Their first project? A virtual reality roller coaster. * Cafeterias being used as collaborative classrooms as students teach each other how to code for apps and computer programs - proving learning happens anywhere, any time. * A history class digging trenches to help understand a soldier's experience during the First World War. In September 2016, K-9 curriculum will move beyond this year's introduction and be implemented in all B.C. school districts. Also, this coming September the new grades 10-to12 curriculum will be available for teachers to use on an optional basis. In September 2017, the full K-12 curriculum will be in place. We all have a role to play - parents, teachers, and education partners. The work we do today will have a lasting effect for decades. Imagine what today's students could be doing five, 10, 20 years from now. The curriculum is changing so young people get the best education possible, so they in turn can help support growing communities. B.C.'s continued strong, economic growth and fiscal discipline means that we can return dividends that make a real difference for B.C. students and parents. Mike Bernier is the Minister of Education

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BBB warns of online lotto purchases Better Business Bureau VANCOUVER, BC - North America is in a lottery frenzy. And why wouldn't it be? The current Powerball Lottery jackpot sits at an astonishing 1.98 billion Canadian and continues to grow. At this point it is the largest jackpot in history for any lottery around the world and Canadians are flocking south of the border and online to buy the dream. While the thought of winning enough money to buy a small country seems overwhelmingly enticing, there are things that Canadians need to know before handing over some cash. Yes, Canadians are allowed to play US lotteries but bear in mind, US winnings are subject to US taxes. Canadian lotteries by comparison are small, but tax free. The biggest problem is that the United States has no current rules or regulations around third party online lottery ticket sales to foreigners. "The concern from our point of view is selling lottery tickets online is illegal in most US states, so what companies have done is set up a concierge service where Canadians pay for tickets and an employee technically goes out and buys your ticket for you," says Evan Kelly, Senior Communications Advisor for BBB serv-

ing Mainland BC. "You simply have to trust they are doing this, add to the fact that winning is so remote that in effect you're just handing someone your money and credit card information. You still don't get a hard copy of the ticket, unless presumably if you win. Given the amount of online scams these days, this seems like one that would be very easy to set up and a simple way to collect a lot of personal information. All we are saying is be careful."

BBB has these tips if you choose to buy online lottery tickets: Do your research. Look for legitimate online ticket sales, read user reviews. Social Insurance Number. While many sites ask for home address and credit card information, they should have no reason to ask for your SIN. Use a secure website. When buying anything online look for the https:// and lock icon in the url, the 's' means secure. Make sure your PC is up to date. If you happen to fall victim to a fake lotto site, make sure your computer has the latest update to anti-virus software. Head south of the border. If you really want to play and can manage it, drive south of the border and buy them in person. Don't bet the farm. Understand that winning a lottery like this is extrordinarily remote, so don't spend a lot of money. The chances of winning are nearly 1 in 300,000,000. Statistics say you have a 25x better chance of becoming President of the United States. Foreign lottery scams are all over the place. The ususal modus operandi is you are contacted by someone about a lottery win but you must pay a fee first to release the money. Often the victims have never entered a contest.

Clearwater residents show support by becoming dementia friends Editor, The Times:

Many Clearwater area residents are this month making one of their most important New Year's resolutions ever. They're becoming Dementia Friends, committing to learning a little bit about dementia so they can be supportive and inclusive toward people with the illness, which has become one of the country's most pressing health issues. Statistics suggest three out of four area residents know someone living with dementia. "People affected by dementia continue to live in and be a part of our communities, and we can support them to stay connected in ways that are meaningful for them," says Tara Hildebrand, regional Education & Support Coordinator for the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. for Clearwater and the Central Interior.

"Through individual actions we can raise awareness of dementia and reduce the stigma attached to it." The Dementia Friend campaign is the cornerstone of Alzheimer's Awareness Month, which runs until the end of January. Becoming a Dementia Friend is easy, says Hildebrand. The process starts by signing up at DementiaFriends.ca. The next step is to understand five simple things about dementia: * It is not a natural part of aging. * It is not just about losing your memory. Dementia can affect thinking, communicating and doing everyday activities. * It is possible to live well with dementia. * There is more to a person than a diagnosis of dementia. * The Alzheimer Society of

Dementia-friendly actions B.C.'s Central Interior branch * Connect, don't correct. is here to help Clearwater area Here are some tips to help Respond to feelings being residents with dementia and their you when you are connecting shared. care partners. with a person living with demen* Use precise language when That knowledge can easily tia: describing actions or tasks. translate into action at home and * Patience is key for demen* Give directions slowly and work, Hildebrand adds. tia-friendliness. clearly. The Society has supported * Use respectful language. * Focus on a person’s people living with dementia for People living with dementia are strengths and share tasks with 35 years. One of its initiatives, not "sufferers" or "patients." them, like washing dishes or First Link®, connects people * Address the person with helping them to order at a coffee affected by dementia with infordementia, rather than those shop or restaurant. mation, Society support services around them, when talking * Become educated on and programs such as Minds in about their experience living dementia and on how to help, by Motion®, and dementia educawith the disease. visiting www.alzheimerbc.org. tion sessions at any stage of the journey. Clearwater area residents can find out about upcoming education sesNotice of Accreditation Visit and Invitation to Comment sions by contacting Leanne Hildebrand at 250-377-8200 Thompson Rivers University is in the process of applying for institutional (toll-free 1-800-886-6946) accreditation with the U.S. based Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and will host its first on-site evaluation visit in or thildebrand@alzheimApril 2016. erbc.org, and visiting www. Institutional accreditation provides a framework for ongoing evaluation and selfalzheimerbc.org.

Kamloops resident says thank you for giving Editor: The Times

I think this is a story worth telling. On Saturday, Dec. 19, I was in Save-On picking up groceries. When I went to the checkout, they were all very busy and I inadvertently chose a very slow moving line

to wait in. Behind me were three lovely young girls and we were chatting. I was joking with them and teasing them about their groceries. When I reached the cashier, one of the girls said “It would be my pleasure if you

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allowed us to pay for your groceries.” I said “No, no, you can’t.” But, they did. Before I knew it my groceries were bagged and paid for. I was so taken aback by the sweetness and generosity of

this gesture to an old lady who was a total stranger, I don’t think I thanked them adequately. I didn’t even know their names. Anyway, I hope they get a chance to see this letter.

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Four Clearwater youngsters (Linda Berryman, Richard Berryman, Judy Johnston and one other young man) were on a passenger train that was trapped near Boston Bar when a slide came down on the engine and part of the baggage car. After spending the night in a siding, the 179 passengers were taken by helicopter to Hope, a distance of about 22 miles. No one fell through the Clearwater Community Hall floor during New Year's Eve celebrations, reported Tom Bourke,

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Seventeen members of various Clearwater organizations met with Wells Gray Hospital Society chairman John Harwood to discuss a search for a new doctor. Clearwater's only physician, Dr. Regehr, had left after the provincial government proposed to build a clinic rather than a hospital.

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Vi Mayer was elected chair of the School District 26 board of trustees. Angela Miller was voted in as vice-chair. Other trustees were Ernie Graffunder, Ronaye Havisto and Jane Smith. Budget for the district was estimated at $2.3 million.

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Clearwater Chamber of Commerce's television committee abandoned any attempt to install a television dish. After three months of fundraising, only $1,700 had been collected, most of this from members of the committee.

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If there was access for some to public land, there should be access for all. That seemed to be the message generated at a meeting attended by 75 to 100 people in Clearwater to discuss restricted access in the Nehalliston Creek area northwest of Little Fort. A gate put up on the road to Taweel Lake three years earlier was the major cause of concern. A school board engineer recommended that the Sportsplex roof be replaced, said Paul Caissie, the new TNRD director for Area A (Clearwater-Vavenby). The use of the facility by minor hockey, figure skating and particularly adult hockey was down significantly from the previous year, he reported.

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About 50 workers at Slocan's Vavenby planer-mill were back at

work following a threeweek layoff, caused by poor markets. Another 50 workers were still without work, but the sawmill was expected to start the following Monday. Fifteen to 20 people could be put to work through a small business sale recently awarded to his sawmill, Joe Wadlegger told a committee meeting to discuss Clearwater's future. Forest Minister Claude Richmond had called him earlier that day to give him the news.

YEARS AGO: North Thompson school trustee Bert Walker predicted painful cuts for School District 73 to meeting a predicted $2.5 million shortfall in its budget for the coming year. Rising fuel costs and increases in the costs of benefits to employ-

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Lost Creek Road between Birch Island and Vavenby was closed for eight hours due to ice jams on the North Thompson River. In a press release, Commerce Resources Corp. announced it had closed a deal worth $976,200 with a private placement to fund a pre-feasibility study and bulk sample at its Blue River tantalum/ niobium project. The money was to fund the company's second and third phases of exploration and development on the project as well as go toward general working capital.

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Twenty-seven brave souls took the plunge during the 17th annual Little Fort Polar Bear Dip on Jan. 1, 2011. Doug and Louise Richardson of Clearwater were the oldest male and female dippers.

Assessments for the more than 4,000 properties in the North Thompson Valley generally were down. Most homeowners in Clearwater saw changes in the minus 10 per cent to plus five per cent range. Clearwater town council approved spending up to $15,000 per year to bring back Yellowhead Community Services' weekly bus to Kamloops. A bus service previously offered through Interior Health had been amalgamated with one offered by Northern Health, but only those with medical appointments could use it. Local resident Heather MacDiarmid was organizing a petition asking that people accused of murder no longer be released on bail. Her former husband had been killed the previous summer in Alberta. The man charged with his second-degree murder had been released on bail in mid-December.

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“Most homeowners in the North Thompson will see changes in the -5 per cent to +10 per cent range,” said Graham Held, deputy assessor for the ThompsonCaribou as the 2015 assessment notices went out in the mail. Clearwater's assessment roll increased from $334 million to $341 million. The newly formed Upstream Community and Heritage Society arranged with the TNRD to open the Avola schoolhouse every Tuesday, 9 a.m. 9 p.m. for one year.

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Hydro break proposed for struggling mines By Tom Fletcher, Black Press The B.C. government is considering a payment deferral program for mines' electrical bills, to help keep mines running during an extended slump in metal and coal prices. Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett is taking a proposal to cabinet that would allow mines to defer a portion of the BC Hydro bills, with repayment to begin when prices of copper and other mineral commodities reach a certain stage. Imperial Metals announced this week that Huckleberry Mine. a coppergold mine south of Smithers, is suspending pit operations and laying off 100 of 260 employees. Bennett told Black Press the continued slump in world commodity prices means more job losses are on the way. Electricity deferrals were used by the NDP government in the 1990s and Social Credit in the 1980s. Bennett said unlike

Red Chris Mine in northwest B.C. began operation this summer after protests and multiple reviews of its tailings facility. It processes one of the world's largest coppergold deposits, but low commodity prices threaten operation for this and other B.C. mines. Imperial Metals photo

the NDP program that varied rates with commodity prices, he is proposing that mining companies repay deferred funds with commercial interest, with no net burden to taxpayers or BC Hydro ratepayers. "If we can't figure out something to help reduce operating costs, there's going to be not just layoffs, there's going to be mines shutting down," Bennett said. "I don't expect bankruptcies and I don't expect shutdowns forever, but

you definitely would see temporary shutdowns until commodity prices come back. And you may see that anyway, even with the program." The province loses income tax revenue and BC Hydro loses power sales when industries scale back or shut down, which would put pressure on government services and BC Hydro rates. That gives the province incentive to use a deferral program, he said. Bennett vowed that

the rate deferral would not be approved if BC Hydro price caps in the current rate plan were affected. Hydro rates jumped nine per cent in 2014, followed by annual increases of six, four, 3.5 and three per cent in the 10-year rate plan. Starting with the proposed four per cent increase in 2016, the independent B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) is reviewing if rate increases can be lower than what is capped in the rate plan.

McLeod launches MP youth awards Kamloops, BC: Member of Parliament Cathy McLeod is pleased to announce the launch of the MP Youth Awards for the riding of KamloopsThompson-Cariboo. “During my eight years as the Member of Parliament, I have been given the opportunity to meet with hundreds of local community leaders who contribute to making KamloopsThompson-Cariboo a better place in a variety of ways. I am always impressed by how many of those who are contributing to our community are our youth,” said McLeod. “Young Canadians are heavily involved in a variety of fields and often do so quietly,

and Culture, Sports and Caring Youth. An independent panel will join Mrs. McLeod in reviewing the submissions to determine who will receive each award at a formal reception in May 2016. “I encourage every-

one to nominate a young person who you think deserves recognition before April 30th, 2016. For more information, please contact my office at 250-8514991, or cathy.mcleod. c1@parl.gc.ca” concluded McLeod.

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an Alberta driver a 24- hour roadside suspension/vehicle impound for being under the influence of marihuana while driving. Stolen items recovered The RCMP recovered a stolen vehicle over the holidays. In the back of the vehicle were some large items including a snow blower, a generator and a wood-splitter. If you are missing any of these items and are able to provide proof of purchase, identifying make/ model and serial numbers, contact the Clearwater RCMP at 250-674-2237.

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New Year’s Eve/Day Clearwater RCMP were out policing the towns and highways on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day from Clearwater to Blue River and from Clearwater to Little Fort. No impaired drivers were located by police. The previous New year’s Eve/ Day, three drivers were charged/convicted of impaired driving. Police also monitored a few scheduled events and parties around the towns. Of note, a local Clearwater teenager hosted a New Year’s house party with the theme “Snow Pants or No Pants” … do you know where your teenager spent their New Years?

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Clearwater PreSchool students were on hand to watch Clearwater Trout Hatchery manager Mark Green unload 1,500 rainbow trout and 5,000 kokanee into Dutch Lake. Fishing in the lake has improved since the hatchery began stocking it, Green says. Vavenby Volunteer Fire Department held an open house to celebrate its 45th year of operation and to recruit new members. KamloopsThompson school district saved more than $1.1 million in energy consumption a

report told trustees at a meeting. Unusually dry conditions caused Wildfire Management officials to move up the open burning ban one month from June 15 to May 15. Fred Fortier, a band councillor for 26 years, was elected the new chief of Simpcw First Nation. Fortier takes the place of former Chief Rita Matthew. Clearwater town council voted to award an $11,000 contract to Borrow Enterprises for the supply and installation of a duplex grinder pump station system for Capostinsky Ball Park.

Over 40 participants from across the southern Interior gathered in Clearwater along with seven provincially qualified instructors, to practice rope rescue techniques. Salmon Arm resident Gary Arsenault wanted to know if there was a market for a 90-unit adult residential development in Clearwater. Two graphs completed by Clearwater resident Michael Allchin indicated that the upper North Thompson watershed could be facing an unusually dry summer. Allchin was doing research towards a Ph. D. from UNBC.

The Wells Gray Community Forest made a gross profit of $750,000 during the fiscal year ending Oct. 31, 2014 reported president Dave Meehan. Of this, $250,000 was transferred to Wells Gray 2010 Society to be distributed to the community. The remainder was to be kept in reserves for such things as silviculture, the report read. The advisory planning commission for Wells Gray Country and Thompson Headwaters (Electoral Areas A and B) was merged with the APC for Lower North Thompson (Area O). Thompson-Nicola

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Regional District received a 72-signature petition asking for communication with the community of Vavenby regarding installation of water meters in the village’s water system. “After experiencing several leaks in our ageing system last year, we want to know – are we using it or losing it,” the petition read. While several areas of the province were seeing the lowest snowpack in recorded history, both the South and North Thompson watersheds were within the normal springtime range. A revised Traffic Impact Assessment was submitted to council on behalf of Bearview development. The assessment proposed “backage” road access to the proposed development site and a new highway intersection 1.03 kilometres east of the Park Drive roundabout and 960 metres west of Candle Creek Road.

June Two three-person Initial Attack crews, a 20 man unit crew, an excavator and air tankers were called out to work a fire up Silk Road. TNRD board of directors overwhelmingly approved a motion of support for the twinning of the TransMountain Pipeline. The Raft Mountain Skating Club received

$8,050 from the province's Community Gaming Grants program. “There are few things more 'Canadian' than learning to skate,” Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake said. Simpcw First Nation new chief and council were sworn in for a three year term in Chu Chua June 1, 2015. New Chief Fred Fortier was joined by councillors Christine 'Tina' Donald,Tom Eustache, George Lampreau, Ron Lampreau Jr., Shelly Loring, and Don Matthew. A total of 46 students accepted their scrolls from principal Darren Coates and school superintendent Karl deBruijn at the CSS graduation ceremonies. Over $41,000 was given out in scholarships and bursaries to help further their education. Ruddock Creek project was making progress. That was in a report given by Imperial Metals vicepresident Gordon Weevil and exploration manager Jim MillerTait to Clearwater town council's economic development committee. Getting adequate electrical power to the site would be a priority, they said. “Growing Tourism Together' was the theme for a gathering of industry leaders and stakeholders held at the Dutch Lake Community Centre in

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Clearwater on June 4. A pile of rubble was all that remained of a home June 14, following an overnight fire. The home's two occupants escaped unharmed, after being awakened by a neighbour. Health Minister Terry Lake announced the Province was providing a $50,000 grant to the District of Clearwater to explore care options for seniors in the community. The study would help develop a business case for a campus of care for older adults. Mayor John Harwood, trails committee chair Kim Muddiman, town councilor Merlin Blackwell, and Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake cut the ribbon to officially open the Hospital Rim Trail. The trail is 800 m long and runs behind Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital from Evergreen Acres to the old hospital. Bike to Work winners Sindy Smith and Lori Redman from the Clearwater Liquor Store collected their first place prizes for the second year in a row, biking 90 km. Patti Jo O'Dette from Clearwater Secondary School was the winner of the individual category in Bike to Work Week, biking 30 km. Quick work by two WGSAR members and Yellowhead Helicopters rescued two hikers off of Trophy Mountain. The hikers found themselves unprepared for the two-tothree inches of fresh snow that fell while they were hiking near Sheila Lake on Trophy Mountain. Nearly 40 present and former students returned the final bow of sensei Brent Buck as he stepped down after 25 years as instructor of Clearwater Karate Club.

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District of Clearwater received a Small Community grant of $281,448. “This funding is a significant boost for local governments to invest in programs and services that improve safety and quality of life,” Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake said. A construction contract for the construction of a southbound passing lane on Highway 5 near Camp Creek was awarded to Borrow Enterprises Ltd. of Clearwater. Key recommendations of a consultants' report presented to North Thompson Valley Hospice House Society felt the North Thompson Valley likely didn't have the population to sustain a standalone hospice house facility. However, according to the report an enhanced acute/residential room, probably in Clearwater, would be favored over the status quo. Hanna Wadlegger received her Canada Cord, the highest award for Pathfinders, from Girl Guides Canada. Grade 12 student Reid Rebinsky won the senior best all round student award with the Fred Allen Memorial Bursary, as well as several other awards during Clearwater Secondary School's awards assembly. A quick response by local Forest Service personnel and contractors had contained a small forest fire a few kilometers north of Vavenby. The fire was located in a 10-year-old plantation between two roads: Montana Creek Forest Service Road and a subsidiary road. Vavenby resident Wendy Pollard had a narrow escape when her home was struck by lightning. The lightning first hit a fir tree about 10 feet from the ground, then travelled to a clothesline attached to

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the tree, then travelled through the patio that held the other end of the clothesline, striking a 2”x 6” post and taking a chunk out of it. Up to 40 firefighters, two water tenders, three skidder tankers, an excavator and a cat were used to control a blaze, as well as several rounds by an air tanker plus helicopter bucketing on a fire at Otter Creek. Clearwater Ecodepot was to see an increase in operation of hours after an extensive review was conducted. The review looked exclusively at the hours per week each site operates from a customer service and cost perspective. A McBride area runof-river project began delivering clean, reliable power to BC Hydro's grid. The Castle Creek facility is expected to generate 34 gigawatt hours of clean electricity a year – enough electricity to power 3,100 homes annually. Clearwater Crushers won gold in the U18 provincial softball championships held in Clearwater. Second place went to Williams Lake

River Shook looks almost overwhelmed as he chows down on a hot dog during Canada Day celebrations at Dutch Lake beach. A large crowd came out to enjoy games, music and other activities at the beach during the day. Photo by Keith McNeill

Prospects while third went to Prince George Timberwolves. In the U14C provincial event, Clearwater Hitmen came third in their round robin and had to play some extra games to take home third-place bronze. Over 50 seniors participated in an outing to naturalist Trevor Goward's home

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A mom and dad from Alberta were setting up at Pyramid Mountain campsite while their daughter was picking flowers in the ditch five meters away when the big cat pounced, giving her a puncture wound and a scratch on her side. Conservation officers were unable to locate the predator. Conservation officers trapped and destroyed a cougar that was preying on sheep in the Raft River area of Clearwater. “We had to put it down because it was used to being around humans and was predating on livestock,” said conservation officer Warren Chaser. A serious crash at Jenkins Road in Blackpool sent a

79-year-old Clearwater man to hospital after he attempted to cross the highway when he pulled out in front of a motorcycle. A 71-yearold motorcycle driver from Kamloops was pronounced deceased at the scene. A pick-up received extensive damage after a collision with a semi at Old North Thompson Highway near Lacarya golf course. The 73-year-old Clearwater male driver of the pickup sustained serious injuries and was transported to Kamloops by air ambulance. Federal fisheries agency closed the Clearwater and North Thompson rivers to salmon fishing for the season. Reason for the ban were the extremely low water levels plus

temperatures that were reaching lethal limits for migrating salmon. Fred Fortier Kukpi7 resigned as Simpcw chief in a letter to ban members. In his letter, Fortier noted that under the code of ethics that the chief and council sign when they take office, they are bound by certain obligations. “As a business owner of 4TR Ventures Ltd. I have crossed that boundary ...” Approximately 70 people registered for the annual Clearwater Kayak Festival. For the first time the festival featured an experts-only downriver race through the Class 4 Sabretooth Rapids (located at 20 km on the Clearwater River Road).

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License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GM Canada may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada.‡ $2,500 is a combined credit consisting of $500 Owner Cash (tax inclusive) and $2,000 manufacturer to dealer finance cash (tax exclusive) for a 2015 Trax which is available for finance offers only and cannot be combined with special lease rates and cash purchase. † $3,500/$12,000 is a combined credit consisting of $500/$1,000 Owner Cash (tax inclusive) and a $3,000/$11,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for a 2015 Trax/Silverado HD Double Cab with gas engine (except WT 2WD), which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000/$11,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. †† Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 or 2016 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between January 5 and February 1, 2016. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $500 credit available on Chevrolet Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Malibu, Volt, Camaro, Trax; $750 credit available on other Chevrolets (except Colorado 2SA, Silverado Light Duty and Heavy Duty); $1,000 credit available on Chevrolet all Silverado’s. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Company to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GM Canada dealer for details. GM Canada reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice.¬ ¥¥ Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ~ Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on select vehicle models and in select markets. Customers will be able to access OnStar services only if they accept the OnStar User Terms and Privacy Statement (including software terms). OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After the trial period (if applicable), an active OnStar service plan is required. ‡‡ Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ** The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2015 MY Chevrolet (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^ Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.

Call Smith Chevrolet Cadillac at 250-372-2551, or visit us at 950 Notre Dame Drive, Kamloops. [License #11184]

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welcome babies of 2015

Brantley Jason McKale

Born October 15, 2015 • 8 lbs 9 oz Parents: Ashley Loomis and Jason McKale

Olivia Harper Jane Mckenzie Born September 5, 2015 • 7 lbs 12 oz Parents: Lyle and Kaleigh Mackenzie

Kimber-Cole Garry Schurack Born August 10, 2015 • 7 lbs 13 oz Parents: Shylo Steinke and Cole Schurack

Nate Alexander Reid

Born May 25, 2015 • 7 lbs 10 oz Parents: Amy and Jeremy Reid

John Christopher McMahon Born August 13, 2015 • 5 lbs 10 oz Parents: John McMahon and Christine Quirion

Braxton Mark Chambers

Born August 14, 2015 • 7 lbs 13 oz Parents: Tanner Chambers and Brooke Leyden

Grayden Kenneth Hindle Born May 28, 2015 • 7 lbs 11 oz Parents: Chelsea and Nelson Hindle

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Sports Coast Capital Savings and the BC Games Society launch youth Bursary Program BC Games Society

Bullarama winners (l-r): The winner of the 2nd round and overall aggregate winner was Jacob Gardner (centre), holding his Championship Buckle and Limited Edition 2015 New Year's Eve Bullarama Jacket. The first round winner was Marlon Williams (3rd from left). Also pictured are: Farm Kids Fund president Steven L. Puhallo, Troy Monsees, Marlon Williams, Ed LeBourdais, Morgan Lebourdais buckle presenter, Larry Holland, Jacob Gardner, Tom Bradley, announcer Jeremy Willis, and North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo president Jill Hayward. In the front row: rodeo clown Jason Charters, Darcey Woods, and sound and special effects Steven Sigurdson. Photo by Deanna Kristensen

NORTH THOMPSON SPORTSPLEX

Hockey Lives Here! Wells Gray Curling Club call 250.674.3768

Love Where You Live Bonspiel

Jan. 15/16 • To register call 250-674-8009 Adult Hockey

Mens Drop In Hockey Fridays @ 7:45pm Oldtimers Hockey will be Sundays @ 7pm & Wednesdays @ 8:35pm

Ladies Drop In Hockey Sunday @ 5:45pm

Family Skating

Friday @ 4:45PM & Sunday @ 4:15PM Jan. 22 & 24 sponsored by Wadlegger

It takes 11 muscles to read this ad.

Coming Events

Jan. 15/17 Jan. 18 – 24 Jan. 30/31 Feb. 5/6/7 Feb. 19,20,21 Feb. 26,27,28 Mar. 4

Love Where You Live Bonspiel Clearwater Hockey Days Novice Hockey Tournament Clearwater Winter Festival Provincial Forestry Tournament Oldtimers Hockey Tournament Ladies Bonspiel Figure Skating Carnival

Minor Hockey Schedule SATURDAY JANUARY 16 9:00 – 10:00 10:10 – 11:00 11:00 – 12:30 12:45 – 2:15

Novice Prenovice PW vs. 100 Mile 1 Atom vs. Merritt

SUNDAY JANUARY 17 9:45 – 11:45 1:00 – 3:00

Bantam House vs. Valemount Bantam House vs. Valemount

For more information about the Sportsplex or any programs call 250 674 2143

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The BC Games Society and Coast Capital Savings have teamed up once again to support the pursuit of achievement and leadership through a bursary program. Athletes (and youth coaches and officials) taking part in the Penticton 2016 BC Winter Games can apply to receive one of 16 bursaries in the amount of $500. The program was first offered at the 2014 BC Summer Games with over 250 applicants for the bursary. The bursary is intended to recognize athletes who have achieved in sport and education but, more importantly, go above and beyond in their communities through leadership and volunteer activities. Youth coaches and officials (under 19 years of age) who are attending the Games as part of a development opportunity are also welcome to apply. “Coast Capital Savings is excited to sponsor these bursaries as part of our commitment to building richer futures for youth in our communities,” said Wendy Lachance, Director of Community Leadership at Coast Capital Savings. “The dedication these young people show in pursuing excellence as athletes, students and community leaders is inspirational.” Coast Capital Savings is a valued Corporate Partner of the BC Games Society

and has made a promise “To help build a richer future for youth in our communities.” Coast Capital delivers on this promise through initiatives that support health, build selfreliance and confidence, and inspire youth to become leaders. Sport is an avenue to achieve all of these and the BC Games provides young athletes, coaches, and officials from across the province with an important competitive opportunity and exceptional experience to learn about teamwork, goal setting, friendship, and community excellence. “BC Games athletes commit significant time and energy to their sport,” said Kelly Mann, President and CEO of the BC Games Society. “We hope that this financial support of our young participants, who are leaders both on and off the field of play, will help give them an extra boost to continue to make a difference to their sport and in their communities.” Athletes (and youth coaches and officials) who have qualified for the 2016 BC Winter Games can apply for the bursary by completing the online application form at www.bcgames.org. A reference letter from a coach or teacher must be included. The deadline for applications is February 8, 2016 and winners will be announced at the Closing Ceremony of the Penticton 2016 BC Winter Games on February 28.

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CSS Honour Roll- Term 1 Grade 8 Lindsay Andersen Billy Biagioni Eliana Bromley Dekken Campbell Jasmine Carr Isabelle Christensen Emma Collins Josee Cooperman Daphne Dodd Orin Flowers Erik Giesbrecht Ryley Griffin Jayden Kjenstad Zandreya Richards Hana Sauve Lindyn Schrauwen Jo-Leigha Traub Dallas Tucker Juniper Wadlegger

Me to We

Grade 9 Tony Benbow Mitchell Chayer Hannah Elliot Ashley Foster Ryan Green Brody Jeanson Dorian McGill Cedrik Menard

Twenty CSS students recently attended We Day in Vancouver. The focus of the event is on social justice and having students think of others (a shift in thinking from Me to We). The students were challenged to take on one local and one international cause during the year. As part of the local cause, students held a bottle drive on Jan. 9 in conjunction with the Y2C group. All money raised will go to the R.A.F.T. group in support of the Syria family that is coming to Clearwater. In the photo (l-r) Sarah and Tiffany Schwaiger pose amongst the bottles collected. Photo submitted

John Meyer Bret Nolette Grayson Panko Jenny Panko Sarah Schwaiger Tiffany Schwaiger Paytten Yurkiw Amanda Zittlau Grade 10 Emily Andersen Natalia Biagioni Keanen Bromley Michaela Daase Wyatt Dame Savannah Dee Emily Giesbrecht Emily Hewlett Kaitlyn Hunter Bobbi Russell Morgan Thomas Mason Wadlegger Annie Whelen

Emily Fraser Jessica Greene Hailey Griffin Vanessa McGill Stacia Panko Shawna Podbisky Cassidy Redman Zach Stone Hanna Wadlegger

Grade 11 Mac Alain Tyson Braaten Annie Butcher Connor Dee Dante Dodd

Grade 12 Kiana Burke Jesse Dana Carissa Fraser James Freeman Aliana Heaman Keisha Johnson Robyn Kreke Janice Lau Leevon Levasseur Quinn Mackay Timo Menard Austin Richardson Adrian Romeo Karter Romeo Jessica Rotzetter Megan Sim Josh Traub Lachlan Whelen Rylee Zittlau

light, which enlightens everyone coming into the world.” For Christians, Jesus is that higher authority, our teacher and our guide, our wisdom and our enlightenment. Each faith tradition has its own that it looks to for the same guidance. The magi remind us that we are not the light, that the light does not originate from within us and we are not the source of the light. They

help to remind us who is ultimately in control and where we fit into the big picture. Like those who have gone before us, who have been drawn by the light, guided by that light and have inspired us to follow, we give our lives into the command and keeping of the God who was there in the beginning and will be there at our end. Now that’s “grace upon grace”! Happy New Year.

New Years and old stories: Reflecting on the big picture The new year often finds me reflecting on the big picture and where I fit in. Most, if not all, faith traditions and spiritual practices are about following, — following the lead of another and listening to and abiding by the wisdom of another. Within the Christian tradition the one we follow, of course, is Jesus Christ. Our faith and spiritual practices are based on the Biblical stories of Jesus and his disciples. But putting that kind of stock in the words and wisdom of another means, in part, giving up control. It is to admit that we do not have all the answers and need to seek the wisdom of some other authority. In a culture that seems to value the individual and encourage individual rights and freedoms, taking counsel from another can fly in the face of our need to be in control. This is not news to anyone who has ever engaged in a twelve-step program. The first step in that process is always to admit that one is powerless over a

Think on These Things By Rev. Brian Krushel Trinity Shared Ministry

particular substance or behaviour and the second step is to acknowledge that there is a power greater than ourselves that can help us gain control over that substance or behaviour and restore our lives. There can be tremendous freedom in admitting that we do not have all the answers and that at times, we all need help or guidance. Sometimes the wisest people are not the ones who have all the answers but merely know where to find them. We don’t need to know it all, we don’t need to come up with the answers all on our own, we don’t need to be totally original all the time. Many times it is not only easier but better to learn from a trusted individual. But that means subverting our ego and

being open to the wisdom of others, a hard thing to do for those of us who like to think we are the masters of our destiny. The Feast of the

Epiphany, celebrated every Jan. 6, recalls the story of the three magi visiting Mary, Joseph and the child Jesus. These three represent the wisdom traditions of the Ancient Near East, philosophers and scholars and most learned of their time. Their journey to see Jesus and offer him their worship indicates that even they, the brightest and best of their generation, recognize that there

is more to life in this universe than even they can know. At the beginning of St. John’s gospel, we hear how Jesus is that divine wisdom come in human form, how Jesus is the cosmic Christ, the Word become flesh (John 1:1-18). He “was in the beginning, he “was with God and was God” and “all things came into being through him.” Or put another way, Jesus is “the true

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

Meeting at: 11 Lodge Drive Wayne Richardson (Pastor)

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

VAVENBY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

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

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

324 Clearwater Village Road 1-250-372-2581

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

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

Worship Sunday 9am

Rev. Brian Krushel

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

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

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

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

(Kids church during service) Wednesdays Am Ladies Bible Study

Phone: 250-674-2345

308 W Old N Thompson Hwy

CLEARWATER COMMUNITY BAPTIST 24E Old North Thompson Hwy

Worship Service 10:30

Pastor Doug Spinney 250.674.3624 www.ccbaptist.ca

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Business & Service Directory Accountant ACCOUNTANT

STONE & COMPANY

Chartered Professional Accountants Jason O’Driscoll, CPA, CA - Bob Lawrie, CPA, CGA

Rison Realty • 32 E Old N. Thompson Hwy. Feb. 1st to Apr. 30th - Every Thursday May 1st to Jan. 31st - By Appointment Hours: 9:30 am to Noon, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Phone: 250-674-2532 • Kamloops: 250-554-2533 • Fax: 250-554-2536 Providing Assurance and Accounting, Tax and Advisory Services

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Residential includes Blue Bag Recycling Containers available for construction sites, yard clean-up, industrial sites etc. Licenced & Bonded Reg. NO: 99142

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Motor Licence Office

MOTOR LICENCE OFFICE ICBC Agent District of Clearwater

Phone: 250-674-2257 • Fax: 250-674-2173 Box 157, 209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater, V0E 1N0 Office Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Open through the Noon hour

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Auto Repair & Towing

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Outdoor skating party draws crowd at Vavenby Robyn Rexin Vavenby resident Kevin Sheffielld, who, (as well as some others) spends a lot of his free time keeping the town's outdoor rink flooded and in good skating condition, organized a hot dog roast at the rink on Sunday, Jan. 10. He also supplied all of the food and beverages and did the cooking on his portable barbeque. It was a beautiful, sunny day, and there was a good turn out for the event. There were nine young children skating, some young adults, parents, and some people who showed up just to watch, wondering what was going on. All the youngsters had skates on and some were playing hockey, but they seemed to have as much fun, if not more, crawling and sliding on the ice or being pulled around by others. Moira Chrystall, who is in Grade 1 said, " We're having fun out there. We're even playing hockey!" The adults were having a good time too, visiting with each other, going over to watch their children as they called out, " Mommy, Daddy, look at me. I can do it. Come here. ", and also skating with their kids.

Sheffield never got a chance to take to the ice until near the end. He was kept busy roasting the hot dogs. He actually ran out of them and had to buy more. Everyone agreed that the hot dogs were good. People started leaving around 3:30 p.m. The weather was much colder and the young kids, after skating non stop except to eat, were pretty tired, though they didn't know it. A lot of them did not want to leave and for some it wasn't until given promises that they could come back again that they grudgingly went. It was a great afternoon and many thanks should go to Sheffield for organizing it and buying all of the food. It would be great to have this yearly event continue and maybe Sheffield could have some help with the organizing of it. Thank you, Kevin. Trailer catches fire There was a fire in the Graffunder Trailer Park over the Christmas holidays. The man renting the trailer, got out of the trailer without any injuries. The fire department arrived quickly and extinguished the

fire. Not a nice way to start the new year. Crib and darts start up Vavenby crib and darts evenings have started again. Crib is on Tuesday nights, darts on Thursday nights, both at the community hall, both starting at 7:00 p.m. sharp, and both cost $3.00 a night. Come on out and join in the fun.. StrongStart program resumes School has started up again and drivers should take extra care on the roads. The StrongStart program has also restarted. It is held on Tuesday mornings at the Vavenby Primary School for children 0 - 5 years old plus their parent / guardian. It is a great program in getting these children ready for Kindergarten. Community potluck Jan. 27 The next community potluck lunch at the Vavenby Christian Church will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 27, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Come on out and enjoy the people and all of the good food. Here's hoping you had a great Christmas holiday and best wishes for

(l-r) Tina Hewett and Caila Loring helping 4 year old Kate Lin Tourand around on the rink. Photo by Robyn Rexin

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Thought of the week Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten.

~ B. F. Skinner

Wells Gray Country

Business Fundamentals – January 18 – March 6, 2016 The Business Fundamentals Certificate prepares students for employment in a variety of office positions such as receptionist, bookkeeper, website administrator or personal assistant. Provides the basic office skills needed to secure some entry-level office administration positions & is ideal for those students who can only spend a short time in school. Welder Foundation program – February 1, 2016 - ONE seat available Introductory program that prepares learners for entry level positions as apprentice welders in most sectors of the economy including manufacturing, construction, transportation, resource extraction, & resource development. Students engage in a variety of classroom & shop activities. In the classroom, they learn theoretical principals of welding. Health Care Assistant Certificate program - March 2016 This 27 week program is designed to prepare the graduate to function, under supervision, as a Health Care Assistant. Learned skills will be applied in the community utilizing care facilities, assisted living facilities & private homes. The focus will be on training the health care worker to assist the older adult in meeting his/her basic physical, emotional, environmental & social needs. Gymnastics – Winter 2016 Please note: New times for age classes. There are 10 spaces available for each class. It is recommended that you register your child early to avoid disappointment. 5 and 6 —Girls 5 and 6 — Boys 7 to 9 – Co-ed 5 and 6 — Girls 7 to 9—Girls 10 +—Co-Ed 3 year olds Mixed 4 year olds Mixed

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Upcoming Courses OFA Level 3 OFA Level 1 Transportation Endorsement

UPCOMING EVENTS

Jan. 15: Rodeo Rednecks 4-H Club AGM, 5:30 Wells Gray sored by Clearwater Rotary, 9 a.m. - noon. Cash prizes Inn for3 largest fish + participant prizes; events for kids; concession; fun! For info call Tim 250-674-2795 Jan. 16: Legion Meat Draw, 16 draws, 50/50. 257 Glen Road Jan. 16-17: Love Where You Live Bonspiel, games start at 6 Feb. 5-7: Clearwater Winter Festival pm both nights, 4 end games, entry fee is 4 prizes = to a Feb. 6: Birchleg Ski Festival, WGOC, info@wellsgrayouttotal of $80/per team. To register your business or group doorclub.ca call Melody at 250-674-8009 or email sports@docbc.ca Feb. 26-28: Ladies Bonspiel, Wells Gray Curling Club, to Jan. 18-24: Clearwater Hockey Days register your team call Gwen 250-674-3768 or email wgcurl@gmail.com Jan. 31: Ice Man Days Fishing Derby on Dutch Lake spon-

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Blue River held its opening for its Community Garden. The day of celebration included guided visits of the garden, activities for kids, food and beverages, music, and fresh produce on display harvested from the garden. M.P. Cathy McLeod announced $300,000 in funding for North Thompson communities. Nearly $140,000 of the funds had be allocated from the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program for a children's splashpark to be located in Weyerhaeuser Park. District of Clearwater had committed to provide land, water and sewer for the project. A film produced by novelist/writer MJ Politis and Glen Pickering “Henry and the Wolf Doctor” a movie/seven part episodic series was offering its first public screening at the Blackpool Community Hall. The movie was shot entirely in Clearwater. Birch Island celebrated its 100th anniversary on Aug. 8 and 9 at the Birch Island Community Park. Water users in the North Thompson region were being urged to reduce water consumption. The Government of B.C. announced a Level 3 drought rating for the area. A number of Little Fort residents were stating their displeasure regarding a recent notice from

Alberta being driven by a woman with two small children collided with a vehicle being driven by a local resident. One of the vehicles was on fire when a tow-truck that had been in the area arrived on scene. The tow-truck driver with help from two other local men separated the vehicles and pulled the burning vehicle to an open gravel area where the fire could burn itself out safely. A decision was

made to withhold the grant-in-aid for Upper Clearwater Community Hall following a request from Carol Schaffer, TNRD director for Wells Gray Country (Area A) during the July 16 regional district board meeting. The request was made due to possible limitations on the use of the hall by all community members. Acting-chief of Simpcw First Nation, Tina Donald cancelled the 11th annual First

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Thompson-Nicola Regional District regarding solid waste removal. The Little Fort Transfer Station hours of operation was to be reduced to eight hours per week, a reduction of 16 hours per week in the winter and 22 in the summer. The reduction was due to low customer usage. Kamloops Mounties released photos of a creditcard skimmer that was installed in a gaspump payment slot in Valleyview. The photos were being released to make the public aware of the type of card skimmer used to capture creditcard information. Blue River Improvement District was planning to ask property owners for permission to borrow up to $385,000 to purchase a new fire truck and apparatus. The borrowing would result in a tax

increase of 69 per cent per year for the average property. “The current fire truck is a 1980 GMC and is very outdated and no longer certified to be operating as our first responding truck,” wrote Dustin Deuling in a letter sent out to residents. The head of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing was expressing frustration with what he said is a lack of detail on the proposed Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. The current Trans Mountain line runs directly through Wiegele's resort beside the Yellowhead Highway in Blue River. He said guests who come for the experience – and can spend tens of thousands of dollars doing so – don't want to see a construction site on their dream vacation. Former Simpcw chief Nathan Matthew supported a call by a

national group calling for aboriginal Canadians to vote in the October federal election. The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples was urging the nation's 1.4 million aboriginal people to vote on Oct. 19. Forest fire hazard remained on high in the Clearwater Fire Zone. Multiple fires near the Azure River east of Azure Lake in Wells Gray Park were being left to burn themselves out. One exception was a fire on the north side of Azure Lake that was actioned by a rappel crew.. During an aerial siliviculture survey a fire was spotted in the Thunder River drainage northwest of Blue River. Quick action by local men prevented a possible forest fire approximate 20 km up Clearwater Valley Road. A vehicle from

Fish ceremony, scheduled to be held on Aug. 26. The event had been cancelled due to the passing away of a young band member. Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Auxiliary contributed $11,000 to purchase a Prime X Imaging Stretcher for the hospital. The unit has hydraulic controls for ease of use and patient comfort and can be adjusted to whatever height or position needed.

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Clearwater and District Minor Hockey Association thanks all those keeping it a success Ole Kjenstad CDMHA President

With the 2015-2016 season three quarters over, and Hockey Days upon us, I would like to take this time to address our group. What a year we have had so far… Pulling together a midget tier three team. Bringing in kids from our neighboring associations to also have Bantam Rep, and House has been fantastic. Our numbers are solid all the way through our association. With some of our larger groups being the beginner levels. I want to take this time to thank all the volunteers that make our association great. Starting with all the coaches; the time you put in is more than most people can comprehend. Time on the ice, in dressing rooms, coaching games, dealing with parents, driving to every game on the road…. much thanks! To the managers, jersey moms, tournament organizers, parent volunteers that help at games, we could not do

it without you. Sponsors….some of you visible, and always there to help, others quietly giving so everyone can play. Never to be forgotten is the arena staff, you keep our home rink the envy of OMAHA…..very proud.

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Clearwater HoCkey Days Hockey is an undeniable part of Canada. We invite the community to join us in this celebration of Hockey.

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Clearwater Hockey Days January 18 - 24, 2016

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Bantam Rep

This year our Bantam rep team is playing in an eight team tier three league. Our team is a combination of Clearwater boys and boys from 100 Mile House, bringing this year’s team to 16 skaters plus goaltenders. Leading the team this year is Captain Colby Rhodes, Assistant Captains Dorian McGill, John Meyer and Ryan Allan. With the newly combined team, the boys have done great coming together and notching out a few wins this season. The boys have played in a tournament in Abbotsford and have played 13 league games to date with one more league game to go, then will be heading into playoffs at the end of January. The team would like to thank the coaches Ted McGill, Jay Meyer and Lyle Smith for their countless hours at the rink and on the road.

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Our Clearwater Atoms hockey team is playing in the Thompson Cariboo Atoms Rec league which includes Merritt, Chase, Logan Lake, Ashcroft and Lillooet. We are top three in our standings with seven wins and four losses. We have four more games to play in our scheduled league games with play-offs starting in February. We participated in a tournament in November in Princeton where we faced some tough competition from Lower Mainland teams. We placed first in our home tournament beating out West Kelowna, Vernon and Williams Lake. We have three amazing coaches who dedicate so much of their time and energy to our kids. Thank you Barb Coates, Jamie Fischer and Mike Smith for all that you do for us! GO THUNDERHAWKS!

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Clearwater Hockey Days January 18 - 24, 2016

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Midget

The Icehawks have had an interesting year, with not enough locals to ice a team in September we had to get creative. We have seven Clearwater players, eight from 100 Mile, and two Kamloops. Looking like the Bad News Bears of the Midget tier three league we came out with lots to prove. Winning our first two games of the season the team had a great start. Settling in we struggled with consistency; losing our next six games was hard. A real Jekel and Hyde group, finding our identity was to be our biggest challenge. Posting a 2-2 record, and placing fifth in the Penticton tier three Tournament was a big confidence builder. Entering into the last quarter of our season we are looking very good. Currently in seventh place (nine team league), with two big league games to play, with a couple wins we could finish as high as fifth. Not too bad for a throw together group! I would like to thank my assistant coaches, Sepp Wadlegger, Mike Mucha, and manager/jersey mom Christy Kjenstad.

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Warriors Bantam Rec The Clearwater Warriors have had a good season. We are very proud of our players. They have come a long way improving their skills, playing as a team and having fun. We have a mixed team with 12 players; four females and eight males. Our coaches Geoff Geisbrecht, Gene Griffin and Kelvin Arndt are very dedicated to improving these players skills. Currently The Warriors are sitting fourth in their league. Playoffs start the end of this month and we will be hosting Proud to support minor hockey in Clearwater the District Championships beginning of March. We look forward to the rest of our season.

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Novice

It has been a fun time so far. Our team has a lot of new players that have complimented our returning group. It has been exciting to see the progress made by these newcomers to Clearwater minor hockey. Some were new to skating and a little nervous at first, but they have worked hard and have improved greatly. It has also been rewarding to see the second year players taking on leadership roles. They are starting to understand that it is their team, and up to them, to lead the way. Our Players: Cleo Coates, Sophie Collins, Tristan Cool, Lars Dowker, Cole DuLaba, Alexzander Hedman, Milo Hindle, Tyler MacDonald, Dylan Matthews, Tyson Matthews, Austin Pelton, Allister Roy, Michael Shook Chace Smith andChays York

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Peewee

The Peewee Rebels team has been having a terrific season, and is currently in first place in their league standings. In November the team placed second in a tournament in Lumby with several close and exciting games! The Peewees have their final league games in January against teams from 100 Mile and Lillooet, playoffs will begin in February. We are sure the team will continue their hard work and excellent team effort in the remainder of the season. A big thank you goes out to coaches Mark Green and Jay Meyer for all the time they put into the team! Proud supporter of

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