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THE AJAX APPLICATION Yesterday at 6 a.m., KGHM Ajax submitted its 18,000-page application to the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office in its bid to gain approval for its proposed open-pit copper and gold mine south of Aberdeen. The application filing starts a 180-day review period, after which B.C. Environment Minister Mary Polak and federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna will make the final decision. Both environment ministers must give their nod of approval for Ajax to proceed. KGHM Ajax is scheduled today to post online at ajaxmine.ca 47 plain-language summaries of its application. Summaries of Ajax’s air-quality, human-health and alternative measures assessments were provided to KTW last week and coverage of those summaries can be found online at kamloopsthisweek.com. The entire 18,000-page application can be read online at tinyurl.com/zmu5h2n.
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Economic uncertainty at its Polish parent company isn’t yet affecting KGHM Ajax’s operations in Kamloops. Reuters reported yesterday that KGHM could end up cutting its 2015 dividends to shareholders in the face of increasingly low copper prices, which on Friday reached their lowest levels since 2009.
The company also has a new supervisory board as of yesterday, which has been tasked with analyzing the company’s foreign investments. “I expect the supervisory board to review the foreign investments carried out by KGHM, particularly the one in Chile, assessing its validity, because we have some doubts,” Polish State Treasury Minister Dawid Jackiewicz told the
Polish Press Agency last week. The Polish government is a major shareholder in KGHM. As well, there is media speculation company CEO Herbert Wirth could face the axe in the coming weeks as part of a larger management reshuffle in Poland’s state owned-companies, following a change in government last fall. See LOW COPPER, A6
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After years of delays, a former New Zealand politician’s murder trial is slated to begin today in B.C. Supreme Court in Kamloops. Peter Beckett is charged with murder in the death of his wife, Laura LettsBECKETT Beckett, who drowned in a lake near Revelstoke on Aug. 18, 2010. He is also facing a number of additional charges of counselling to commit an indictable offence. Beckett, a former city councillor in Napier, New Zealand, moved to Canada in 2000. He and LettsBeckett were living in Alberta at the time of her death and were on vacation in B.C. Beckett’s trial, before a 12-person jury, is expected to last three months. Go online to kamloopsthisweek. com for updates on the trial.
KTW FILE PHOTO Kamloops Mounties investigated the Dec. 3, 2014, shooting of RCMP Cpl. Jean-Rene Michaud. In B.C. Supreme Court yesterday, an agent for the lawyer representing Kenneth Knutson said the 37-year-old will enter guilty pleas on March 17.
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The man accused of shooting a Kamloops Mountie during a traffic stop 14 months ago will plead guilty in March. The surprise development came during a brief hearing in B.C. Supreme Court on Monday — a hearing that had been scheduled to fix a date for Kenneth Knutson’s trial on a raft of serious charges, including one count of attempted murder. Knutson was not in the courtroom when news of the impending guilty plea came to light. Danielle Young, an agent for Knutson’s
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it sounded like someone had “emptied a clip.” A backup officer returned fire, police said at the time, but the driver of the Intrepid fled. Knutson, 37, was arrested following a manhunt that lasted more than 12 hours. He was found inside a Batchelor Heights home. Last month, Knutson’s preliminary inquiry — a hearing to determine whether there is enough evidence to proceed to trial — wrapped up in just one hour, though it had been scheduled for four days. Knutson is a convicted killer with ties to Lower Mainland drug gangs
and the notorious Bacon brothers. He also has a history of assaulting police. In 2001, he put out a cigarette on an officer’s arm and, seven years later, he rammed a police cruiser with his vehicle. Michaud underwent multiple emergency surgeries in Kamloops and Vancouver in the weeks that followed the shooting. He is now recovering at home, eyeing a return to work in 2016. Knutson is expected to enter his guilty pleas on March 17. It’s not known when sentencing might take place.
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The B.C. government will “vigorously oppose” an aboriginal title claim on land owned by KGHM Ajax, the company that wants to build a copper and gold mine south of Aberdeen. In a release, the Ministry of Justice said it had filed a response to a title claim made by the Stk’emlupsemc of the Secwepemc Nation (SSN) last fall, which included Jacko Lake and other land where KGHM Ajax hopes to build its open-pit mine. The Stk’emlupsemc of the Secwepemc Nation is comprised of the Tk’emlups and Skeetchestn Indian bands. At the time of its claim, Skeetchestn Chief Ron Ignace told KTW his band and the Tk’emlups Indian Band want the right to dictate how the land is used and have concerns about the environmental implications of the proposed Ajax mine. The lake, which SSN calls Pipsell, is also the site of epic Secwepemc story The Trout Children, according to a Simon Fraser University researcher. “The B.C. Government will vigorously oppose a declaration that has the potential to create uncertainty over the land base and for private property owners across this territory,” a provincial government release states.
Skeetchestn Chief Ron Ignace said his band and the Tk’emlups Indian Band want the right to dictate how the land is used and have concerns about the environmental implications of the proposed Ajax mine. KTW FILE PHOTO
While a landmark Supreme Court of Canada decision in 2014 granted the Tsilhqot’in First Nation title to more than 1,750 square kilometres of land west of Williams Lake, that title claim did not deal with private property. Kamloops-North Thompson MLA and
Health Minister Terry Lake said because of the private property it includes, the Jacko Lake claim is “unlike any rights and title claim in the past,” noting while the claim centres on the Ajax site, it also includes much of the Kamloops area. “I think people maybe haven’t really paid a lot of attention to that,” he said. Though Friday was supposed to be the last day for governments to file a response, Lake said he’s been told the federal government wants a two-week extension before making its filing. “It’s a new government, all of this is coming at them in a short period of time, so it’s somewhat understandable I suppose,” he said. “But, we’re hoping they would take a similar position.” Lake said reconciliation and resources discussions will continue as the claim plays out in court, a process he expects to take years. Asked how a multi-year legal action could affect development, KGHM Ajax external-affairs manager Yves Lacasse said the company is hopeful its ongoing negotiations with SNN can help resolve the issue. “We are hopeful that at the end of the day we’ll be able to demonstrate we do want a long-term relationship with First Nations and we’ll be able to put this behind,” he said.
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and sell air services to the public, should be required to hold agency licences. NewLeaf said the review applies to all companies operating in this manner and is not limited to NewLeaf’s partnership with Kelowna, B.C.-based Flair Airlines Ltd., under which it plans to offer cheap flights out of seven airports in five provinces. CEO Jim Young has said NewLeaf does not need a licence because Flair, its operating partner, has
one. Young said the reason why the company launched on Jan. 6 was because it was confirmed that NewLeaf was in full compliance with CTA licensing regulations. “The CTA gave us an exemption from holding a licence directly while it reviews its legislation,’’ he said yesterday. “Now, there is ambiguity in the air as to whether we need to amend the relationship with our air service provider,
or whether we need to have a licence ourselves,. “As with any success that threatens to change the status quo, there are those that will resist that change and take any measures necessary to maintain the existing playing field, even if it is to the detriment of the vast majority and the benefit of the very few.’’ NewLeaf aims to resume taking reservations in the Spring. “Canadians have clearly spoken that they want this type
of low-cost service,” Young said. “The overwhelming demand for tickets shows the need for affordable travel in Canada. “Hundreds of thousands of people visited the NewLeaf website when ticket sales began. He said thousands made bookings. “The reason why we launched on January 6 is because it was confirmed that we were in full compliance of CTA licensing regulations,” Young said. “The CTA gave us an exemption from holding a licence directly while it reviews its legislation.” The CTA review is set to end on Friday, Jan. 22. Young said those who made reservations are guaranteed the opportunity to re-buy their seat for the price they paid for it when NewLeaf resumes sales.
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A number of Kamloops residents were part of a Developing World Connections group that set out on Jan. 8 to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain. On Friday, Jan. 15, the group reached the summit. The Mount Kilimanjaro Challenge was a fundraiser for Kamloops-based Developing World Connections, with the goal being to raise $100,000 to complete a school-construction project in Sierra Leone that was stopped due to last year’s Ebola outbreak. Those wishing to contribute to the cause can do so online at developingworldconnections.org/donate. While in Africa, team members wrote of their experiences. Their diary entries can be read online at kamloopsthisweek.com.
Police beat: Pyjama-clad robber, bear-spray thief Kamloops Mounties are searching for a pyjama-clad bandit who held up a Sahali liquor store on Sunday night. Cpl. Cheryl Bush said a man walked into the Liquor Depot at Summit and Springhill drives at 10:35 p.m., pointed a firearm at two employees and demanded cash. He took cash and cigarettes and left in a white SUV-type vehicle. Bush said no employees were injured during the holdup. The robber is white, in his mid- to late 20s and weighs about 165 pounds. He was wearing red, green and black
plaid pyjama pants, a black jacket with the word “Mountain” on the back in white letters, black runners with white soles, black gloves and a black mask. Anyone with information is asked to call Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). • A suspected shoplifter used bear spray in an attempt to elude capture on Sunday, but he ended up in handcuffs. Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Cheryl Bush said Mounties were called to Your Independent Grocer in Northills Shopping Centre at about 2:30 p.m. There, a mall security officer and a store
detective had tried to stop a 19-year-old man from leaving the store with items concealed in his jacket. He responded by attacking them with bear spray. Bush said the pair were still able to subdue the man until police arrived, noting one of the victims was treated at Royal Inland Hospital for effects of the bear spray, while the other victim suffered minor scrapes during the struggle. A 19 year old male, who Bush said is known to police, was taken into custody and made an appearance in Kamloops provincial court.
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Dust, air-quality data called into question From A1
John Schleiermacher, a director with Kamloops Area Preservation Association (KAPA), said he is disappointed the corporation opted not to go with dry-stack tailings due to expense, something he said would ensure there can never be a disaster like the
August 2014 collapse of the Mount Polley tailings dam into Quesnel Lake. He also said it appears areas of Aberdeen, in particular, will suffer from mine dust. “They’re saying it won’t affect health and air quality,” Schleiermacher said. “I understand no
level of mercury or lead is safe.” The application states the mine’s effects on air will largely be limited to Aberdeen south of Aberdeen Drive and won’t result in unsafe levels anywhere in the city. Calder said she’s skeptical of a consultant’s statement the city’s air quality won’t be harmed, based on early information coming from the new Ministry of Environment station at Pacific Way elementary. Several months of information shows prevailing winds come from the general direction of the mine three-quarters of the time. “Statements it won’t be harmful to the air can’t be made,” she said. Kamloops Physicians will provide a detailed look at the studies, but Calder cautioned it needs time. “We’ll be looking where they made assumptions, error margins they feel are acceptable that we may not.” Under the terms of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, KAPA will hire its own consultants to study some of the findings and will report publicly. The release of KGHM Ajax’s application this week starts the timeline
for a 180-day review by the public and officials with the federal and provincial governments. The agencies will then make recommendations to senior cabinet ministers in Ottawa and Victoria whether to OK the project and on what terms. In the end, federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna and B.C. Environment Minister Mary Polak will make the final decision — and both need to approve the project for it to proceed. The 180-day review period will also include public meetings and a 75-day public-comment window. John Dormer, a director of the Kamloops Exploration Group and a former city mayor, said he has not yet read the application, nor the summaries, but is confident the review will be onerous by international standards. “I believe in the science,” Dormer said. “It’s a rigorous process in Canada that is detailed and intricate.” And, he added, as the Canadian economy exhibits the stress of a plunging dollar and oil prices, it’s more important than ever that major projects bring tax dollars and jobs.
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KGHM Ajax project manager Clyde Gillespie said it isn’t clear how any of the coming changes will impact Kamloops’ operations. “It is a new board and we’ll be interested in what their new vision for the company is. But, until they get their feet on the ground and share that, we don’t know,” he said. Low copper prices have led to changes in construction plans for the mine. Gillespie said Ajax no longer plans to do any engineering work to prepare for the mine’s construction this year. “We’re being careful with the dollars we spend due to the low copper price,” he said. “But, once we get our permits, we will re-evaluate those timelines.” Yesterday, Ajax filed an application with the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency for its proposed copper and gold mine south of Aberdeen. Should the provincial and federal governments grant the necessary permits, Gillespie said the company has about a three-year window for construction. He added the company’s economics are based on an improved copper price.
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A new rail terminal located at the former Weyerhaeuser Co. sawmill site should be up and running this summer, according to the CEO of Cando Rail Services. The Manitoba-based company purchased the site for slightly less than $5.1 million last month and will spend between $7 and $10 million on development, according to CEO Brian Cornick. Work on the 36-acre property on Mission Flats will begin in February, with start-up likely between June and August. Cornick said the site will be used for rail-car storage, transferring shipments from truck to railcar and maintenance services, as well as administrative operations. The company works with both major rail lines, but Cornick said the company’s main focus is helping clients, including various mines, get their product on rails. “When they want to put ore
into a railcar, we would do that,” he said. “We would move the rail cars around in their yard. We would block and marshal them so, if they had 100 ore cars, we would put those together and put them in a system so CN or CP could just come in and haul them away.” In B.C., Cornick said Cando will target both mines and interior pulp and paper mills. No client agreements have yet been finalized. Cornick said the company does not plan to have dangerous goods on the site, though it might store empty oil cars from time to time. As part of its environmental certification, Cando will be required to do periodic soil testing. While the company announced last week its expansion into B.C. could create hundreds of jobs, Cornick said no more than 50 would be based in Kamloops, with about 10 to 20 employees needed to start.
Those positions will include train engineers, conductors, truck drivers and office staff. Interest in the positions is already running high. “I think we’ve received just over 50 applications already,” Cornick said. “So, it gives us time to look through everything and decide who do we want to hire and why.” Cando has yet to make final decisions on two assets acquired when it purchased the sawmill site: nearby Rabbit Island and the building that once housed Weyerhaeuser’s headquarters. Cornick said the company is interested in subdividing the building and selling it to an interested party. “There’s no requirement for us to use something like that,” he said. Rabbit Island, meanwhile, could become some sort of park space. The company is consulting with the City of Kamloops on the island’s ultimate fate.
CP Rail order stems from ‘fatigue’ KAMLOOPS TO COAST CREWS FOCUS OF REST-TIME CHANGES Transport Canada has ordered CP Rail to immediately undertake changes in wake of a finding that crews operating trains between Kamloops and Vancouver are experiencing fatigue and lack of alertness. The order, dated Jan. 14, came from a railway safety inspector from Transport Canada. CP Rail did not respond to a request for comment or detail whether it has undertaken the measures. The order from Transport Canada is directed at “work-rest” rules for crews on extended service runs in pools between Kamloops and Greater Vancouver terminals. Under the new rules, CN Rail must include travel time to and from bunkhouses as work hours and
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IT’S NOW TIME TO MAKE IT HAPPEN It’s officially the middle of January and all those good intentions and resolutions set out at the beginning of the month are likely already in jeopardy. Whether it was to get involved more in the community, get in better shape or just simply try to make an effort to be a better person, all those noble and upstanding convictions can start to wane in what can often seem like the longest month of the year (and it’s already 31 days as it is, which technically qualifies it for a tie in that department). So, even though it’s likely grey outside and the rush and spirits of the holiday season may be beginning to fade, or even worse, give way to feelings of fatigue, this is exactly when perseverance and free will need to be utilized to ensure the goodwill carries through to positive action. In other words, it may take a little push or encouragement to get out there on a grey, dreary Sunday afternoon and get some fresh air and exercise, especially (for some of us) when there’s the enticement of NFL playoff action on the tube. However, no one said resolutions to better ourselves and our communities were going to be easy, which is why there’s such a huge failure rate when it comes to resolutions. The excuses of weather, and distractions of any kind, are always a factor, so these are the things that have to be overcome to make a longterm and meaningful difference in your life and the life of your community. Get out there and do it. Exercise in the great outdoors. Make that call to join that group that needs your talents. You’ll feel good about it and be on your way to bigger and better things in 2016. — Vernon Morningstar
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vatar, the future-fantasy blockbuster that beat Titanic as all-time Hollywood box-office champ, has finally been unseated by the latest Star Wars space opera. I watched Avatar on TV over the holidays for the first time since its 2009 release and was able to see past the bombastic special effects to examine it for what it is — an anti-capitalist propaganda film. Psychopathic military commander teams with evil mining executives blast and slaughter their way to a chunk of rare mineral, ridiculously named “unobtainium.” Giant tree, home of highly evolved Na’vi people and their delicate jungle ecosystem, is toppled for sadistic fun and profit before nature’s collective strikes back. Canadian director James Cameron helped the global antidevelopment network use the movie in its celebrity attack on the Alberta oil industry. Now the story line is being employed again in B.C., in an effort to revive the 1990s “war in the woods” that led to the creation of Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park on Vancouver Island. Protest tactics are being refined. Targeting just outside the boundary of the vast park established 20 years ago, giant trees are named and an Avatar-style narrative of unbridled greed is spoonfed to urban media. There’s a “Tolkien Giant” now, although I’m reliably informed it is not one of those trees that gets up and walks around in the Lord of the Rings movies. This tree is also protected from
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VICTORIA logging, as are most of the poster trees used for propaganda and fundraising. The network uses multiple front groups. Vancouver-based Wilderness Committee stages urban protests and issues news releases, while Ecojustice lawyers fight forest-company injunctions against direct actions that disrupt legal logging. An employee of the B.C. branch plant of Sierra Club lurks, apparently co-ordinating media and protesters. A 1990s remnant called Friends of Carmanah-Walbran issued a statement on Nov. 9 announcing “autonomous action” by three protesters to disrupt logging. Not their guys, you understand, just masked individuals willing to lock themselves to equipment or wander into a road-building blast zone, forcing work to stop for safety reasons. These are among the actions that forced the logging company to go to court for an injunction. Cast in the role of evil corporation is Teal-Jones Group, a B.C. forest company trying to operate in what is now the most environ-
mentally restricted forest in the world. It keeps about 2,000 people employed in logging and its sawmills in Surrey, where investments have been made to handle second-growth coastal timber as well as what little old-growth they are allowed to harvest. Protesters have dubbed their latest target, the tiny 3.2 hectare cutblock 4424, “Black Diamond Grove” for media and fundraising purposes. Teal-Jones forester Chris Harvey provided me some information to counter protester claims. Block 4424 isn’t being logged, although it was permitted last fall. Protesters are targeting other operations, none of which are in the contentious Walbran “bite” area next to the park. Teal-Jones has not only received permits and worked with environmental organizations, its operations are independently certified by the Canadian Standards Association. A B.C. Supreme Court judge granted an extension of the injunction protecting TealJones’ operations on Jan. 4. The judge wasn’t swayed by protesters packing the Victoria courtroom and upheld a 50-metre safety zone around working equipment in the Walbran Valley until the end of March. A Wilderness Committee spokesman with no evident forestry qualifications was appalled. He will no doubt continue to issue news releases and write his own version for left-wing fringe publications that seek to perpetuate an urban culture of revulsion for logging. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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YOUR OPINION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR COME ON, COUNCIL, CITY FIRING WAS JUSTIFIED GIMME SHELTER Editor: The public-transit topic does have an undeniable political appeal, especially at election time. Once a new council settles in, this arguably important issue returns to the fringes, like crumbs of the budgetary meal. Nothing is more obvious than our city’s widespread disregard for a modicum of shelter comfort. I recently travelled to Victoria and Kelowna and, while sojourning in these two cities, the nice bus shelters became an obvious comparison to our own reality. Not only do nice bus shelters provide muchneeded weather protection to transit users, welldesigned and well-kept bus shelters also contribute to a positive architectural addition to otherwise drab busy roadways. And, while not in possession of hard data, I would argue good bus shelters would entice more usage of the transit system. I would also argue highly noticeable and appealing bus shelters should be considered a prime spot for high-profile advertising. High-profile advertising should command a premium price, which could be used to offset the cost of building the attractive shelters. In Kamloops, we continue to pour untold large sums into roadwork that, by and large, encourages single-vehicle usage. It is no longer a matter of speculation that single-vehicle use contributes large amounts of deleterious effects to the quality of life in cities all around the world. Communities at the forefront of enhanced healthy living are investing in the infrastructure required for such improvements. I am urging Kamloops council to seriously reconsider infrastructure spending in light of quantitative findings that identify public transit as a definite venue to improve quality of life for all citizens. As a relatively easily implemented first step, council can commit to much-needed improvement to bus shelters. Pierre Filisetti Kamloops
Editor: As a retired city employee, I have been following the Joe Cupello firing story with interest. To have the man reinstated is a travesty and casts all dedicated, hardworking city workers in an unfavourable light. Cupello deserved to be fired.
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He falsified duty rosters and later lied about it. The fact the city didn’t cross all its T’s properly doesn’t detract from the fact Cupello was a proven bad employee with a bad service record that resulted in his termination. I also worked with CUPE representative Ed Jensen for many years and
Editor: The case of Joe Cupello is definitely about stealing — from himself, his family, his friends, his co-workers and all city taxpayers, many of whom are seniors
he is a man of fine character with the best interests of the entire organization at heart. It is unfair to point some of the blame his way. The termination was justified — period. Ian Hammond Kamloops
on limited income. It’s also time the city got its act together, from the humanresources department down to the bargaining committee. Myrna Byrd Kamloops
GETTING A JUMP ON CARING FOLKS Editor: Kamloops has once more demonstrated it is a city filled with caring, helpful people. In the Walmart parking lot on Saturday afternoon, our vehicle wouldn’t start. A friendly woman in a red van was parked nearby. She waited while I
found someone with jumper cables — a young couple with two young children who were kind enough to delay their shopping until my husband hooked up to the van and started our vehicle. Both parties would not accept any payment for their services.
We want to express our sincere thanks for their help. Kamloops is indeed a great place to live. From the senior couple in the silver Suzuki. Lorraine Bean Kamloops
A letter in the Jan. 15 edition of Kamloops This Week referenced an incorrect letter from a previous edition of KTW. The Jan. 15 letter from Kamloops lawyers Fred Kaatz and Ken Walker was submitted as a response to Lorne Tippe’s letter
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A selection of comments on KTW stories, culled online RE: STORY: THE AJAX APPLICATION: AIR QUALITY AND HUMAN HEALTH:
“I think I will need to have time to read and digest the report and the assumptions made by the proponent before I comment further. “However, I will say it is likely there will be both potential harms and benefits (positive and negative impacts). I expect the harms will vastly outweigh the benefits. “The company doesn’t do the community any favours when it understates the harms and exaggerates the benefits, but I expect that is what we are going to be subject to.” — posted by Jason
RE: STORY: TRU OPTIMISTIC HEADING INTO MEDIATION WITH FACULTY UNION:
“Please tell us why they need an 11.8 per cent raise and who is going to pay for it. “I really hope there are no economics staff leading the charge or this country is in big trouble.” — posted by Poleman
Correction of Jan. 7 (‘Judiciary out of touch with common sense‘). Tippe’s letter was critical of the decision of Madam J. Hyslop as it related to the admissibility of evidence obtained by the police by way of a questionable procedure.
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DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Pest Management Plan: BC Hydro Facilities 2016-2021
The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the Pest Management Plan (PMP) applies. The purpose of the proposed PMP is to control vegetation at BC Hydro facilities to maintain safe and reliable operations which support the delivery of electricity to our customers. This plan applies to all areas of British Columbia where BC Hydro has operational or planned facilities such as electrical substations, generation switchyards, generating sites, communication sites, storage sites, administrative buildings, or land owned or leased for future facilities. The proposed duration of the PMP is from April 2016 to April 2021. Vegetation incompatible with the operation of the power system will be controlled using: physical (manual brushing, girdling, hand-pulling, hedge trimming, mowing, pruning, weed trimming or tree removal), cultural (gravel/hard surfacing, planting ground cover), biological (release of parasitic insects to control noxious and invasive plants) or chemical (herbicide application) techniques, or any combination of these methods. The active ingredients and trade names of the herbicides proposed for use under this plan include: ○ acetic acid – Ecoclear, Munger’s Hort Vinegar or equivalent, ○ aminocyclopyrachlor and chlorsulfuron – Truvist or equivalent ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
aminocyclopyrachlor and metsulfuron-methyl – Navius or equivalent aminopyralid – Milestone or equivalent aminopyralid and metsulfuron-methyl – ClearView or equivalent aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl, and fluroxypyr – Sightline or equivalent aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl and triclopyr – Clearview Brush or equivalent
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Chlorsulfuron – Telar or equivalent Chondrostereum purpureum – Chontrol or equivalent clopyralid – Lontrel, Transline or equivalent or equivalent dicamba – Vanquish, Banvel or equivalent
○ dichlorprop-P and 2,4-D – Estaprop XT or equivalent ○ diflufenzopyr and dicamba – Distinct, Overdrive or equivalent ○ diuron – Karmex, Diurex 80 WDG or equivalent ○ ○ ○ ○
flumioxazin – Payload or equivalent glyphosate – Vantage, Vision or equivalent imazapyr – Arsenal Powerline or equivalent indaziflam – Esplanade or equivalent
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metsulfuron-methyl – Escort or equivalent picloram – Tordon 22k, Tordon 101 or equivalent picloram and 2,4-D – Aspect or equivalent triclopyr – Garlon products or equivalent
○ Trifluralin – BioBarriere, Treflan or equivalent ○ 2,4-D – LV700 or equivalent Adjuvant products may also be combined on occasion with a herbicide to improve its effectiveness, such as: nonylphenoxy polyethoxy ethanol – Agral 90, paraffinic oils – Gateway, octadec-9-enoic acid as methyl and ethyl esters – Hasten NT, or siloxylated polyether – Xiameter or equivalents. The proposed methods for applying herbicides include: soil applied techniques (backpack sprayer, powerhose or fixed boom sprayer), cut surface, basal bark, backpack foliar, mechanized foliar (fixed nozzle, boom directed nozzle, wick sprayer), and injection (hack and squirt, lance or syringe) techniques. A draft copy of the proposed PMP is available at bchydro.com/pestplanforfacilities. Alternatively, it is available in person at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby; 1401 Kalamalka Lake Road, Vernon; 18475 128 Street, Surrey; 400 Madsen Road, Nanaimo; 3333 22 Avenue, Prince George. BC Hydro, the applicant for the proposed PMP, is located at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby, B.C., V3N 4X8. Please contact Tom Wells, Vegetation Program Manager, at 604 516 8943 or thomas.wells@bchydro.com for more information. A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the above address within 30 days of the publication notice.
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Highway 5 crash claims life of driver An investigation continues following a fatal accident on Sunday on Highway 5, south of McClure. Emergency personnel from Barriere and Kamloops were called to the crash scene at 1 p.m. Police say southbound Chevrolet Lumina lost control on wet, slushy winter roads and crossed into the path of a northbound commercial tractortrailer unit. The driver and lone occupant in the car, a Clearwater-area man in his 40s, died at the scene. “This is a tragic incident that reminds everyone how people’s and families lives can change in an instant as the result of a motor-vehicle collision,” said Kamloops RCMP Sgt. Mike Pears. “The RCMP are reminding motorists to slow down on winter roads, make sure you have good winter tires and be prepared for anything as you travel.”
Dates set for accused mom Preliminary-inquiry dates have been set for a Kamloops mother accused of murdering her newborn son more than four years ago. Courtney Fawn Saul was charged with second-degree murder last year. The Crown alleges Saul, then 19, killed her newborn son, George Carlos Saul, shortly after his birth on Dec. 15, 2011. In October, Saul was ordered to undergo a psychiatric assessment to determine whether she was “disturbed” at the time of her child’s death.
The assessment was ordered under a specific section of the Criminal Code that deals with mothers alleged to have killed their newborns. The results of that assessment have not been made public, but a preliminary inquiry for Saul has been scheduled to take place between Aug. 16 and Aug. 19 in Kamloops provincial court. Preliminary inquiries are hearings to determine whether the Crown has enough evidence to proceed to trial.
Trial to be held A former Mountie accused of sexually assaulting young boys when he coached hockey in Clearwater has been ordered to stand trial. 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. Davidson will stand trial on seven counts of indecent assault by a male on a male person, as the Criminal Code was worded at the time. An eighth charge was stayed by the Crown after a complainant who was called to testify in the recent preliminary hearing failed to attend. A trial date has yet to be set. Last year, Davidson was charged with three counts of sexual assault involving young boys in Yorkton, Sask., where he worked as an RCMP constable between 1986 and 1993. The 16-month investigation into Davidson’s actions came about after a Lower Mainland man went to police in 2012 claiming he had been sexually assaulted by his hockey coach in Clearwater in the early 1980s.
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A group of Thompson Rivers University students wants to sponsor a refugee who would attend the institution. Emma Persad and Kenna Sim are members of the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) Club. WUSC, a Canadian non-profit, focuses on global development and empowering disadvantaged youth. A student could come from Africa, Asia or the Middle East, Persad said. However, before the club gets to that point, it needs to raise the $4,000 commitment fee required by the program. There are also other costs to be covered as the program requires all aspects of the student’s learning experience be covered. That would include tuition and accommodation, food for
one year of study, travel costs to come to Canada, personal expenses, basic toiletries and long-distance phone calls. That list adds another $22,290 to the budget. Some of the inspiration for the club comes from the pair’s experiences studying abroad. Persad studied in France and Sim took classes in Poland. Through the program, students accepted receive a permanent-resident card when they arrive in Canada, which allows them to get a job. They are charged the domestic tuition rate, which is lower than that charged to other international students. The club is accepting donations through the TRU Foundation, which has started a student-refugee program fund. The club is working with the foundation to ensure donors can receive a tax receipt for their contributions.
The club is also looking for donations-in-kind. Club faculty advisor Lian Dumouchel, director of global engagement with TRU World, said the university brought in one other initiative through the club, creating a Leave4change program, which focuses on corporate volunteering. This year, TRU is introducing WUSC’s students to a without borders program that offers students and recent graduates the chance to work on development projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America. As a public post-secondary institution, however, TRU cannot support student clubs financially. Instead, Dumouchel said, it relies on the foundation, employee fundraising initiatives, student levies and external grants, each of which is being explored. For more information, contact the students by email at WUSCTRU@gmail.com.
Mediation talks continue at university to continue a media blackout. TRUFA served 72-hour strike notice on Jan. 11 and, thus far, the only job action has been to not communicate with the university’s provost office. Classes have not been affected. At a Friday press conference, Matt Milovick, TRU’s vice-president of administration and finance, said the most contentious issue between the parties surrounds collegial governance. He added the groups
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“There were a couple of girls he thought he could impress and he thought he could impress them a little bit more if he went a little bit faster.” Caffaro opposed Knight’s application to have the teen’s driving privileges restored. “This is not an adult who is required to drive to work,” Caffaro said. “He wants to be able to drive for himself.” Dickey called the allegations “horrendous.” Despite that, he sided with Knight, allowing the teen to get back behind the wheel pending the outcome of his criminal charges. The teen will only be allowed to drive if he is in the company of a licensed driver older than 25. The teen is due back in court on Jan. 28 for arraignment.
spotted the truck doing donuts before it smashed into a parked truck and boat on a residential street off Tranquille Road. In court, defence lawyer Jeremy Knight asked Kamloops provincial court Judge Roy Dickey to rescind the police undertaking banning the teen from driving. “It’s quite a, if I can use the colloquial expression, a bone-headed decision,” Knight said. “In my submission, three months is certainly long enough to have him not driving, or practising driving.” Knight said the teen had two 17-year-old girls in the truck with him, adding he has since apologized to them and their families. “Teenaged boys do these kinds of things,” Knight said.
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I stumbled upon it in March of that year in an Aberdeen parking lot, somehow, after hitting scan on my car radio. After a few weeks of occasional listening, I was hooked. I’ve been a daily consumer of the show for more than seven years. True to its name, the radio show was cancelled in September 2009, but the podcasts — now numbering more than 2,000 — have continued. TBTL, now part of the American Public Media network, is a perfect in-ear companion for puttering around the house. Find it on your go-to podcast app or go online to tbtl.net. — Tim Petruk
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ans of the immensely popular podcast Serial should like this similar production from the newsroom of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Unsolved is a seven-part series that revisits the cold case that is the murder in the 1970s of John Zera. Like Serial, Unsolved takes the listener back to the beginning of the case and introduces detectives from the hours following the
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winsters is an adorable documentary about two girls who grew up on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean only to realize they have striking physical similarities. It follows Samantha Futerman — who you might recognize from the movies 21 & Over and Memoirs of a Geisha — on her real-time journey to meet Anais Bordier, who contacted her out of the blue after a friend sent her a clip on YouTube. There are no huge surprises
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Boundless opportunities to watch Ballet Kelowna Ballet Kelowna will present Boundless, an evening of four dance works including world premieres by Canadian chore-
ographers Matjash Mrozewski and Jushua Beamish. The production includes an untitled work by Mtrozewski and music by Owen Belton commissioned by Ballet Kelowna, a new Romeo and Juliet pas de deux set to music by Sergei Prokofiev, Glas by Gabrielle Lamb and music by Andrew Bird and Studies of Cash by Simone Orlando, set
to the music of Johnny Cash. The production will be at the Kelowna Community Theatre on Feb. 5 and Feb. 6, the Merritt Civic Centre on Feb. 9 and the Summerland Centre Stage theatre on March 6. Ticket prices vary depending on the venue. They can be bought online at kelownatickets.com or by calling 1-888-974-9170.
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Youth club starts tomorrow Kamloops Art Gallery and Kamloops Library are creating a graphic novel club for youth ages 12 to 24. Starting tomorrow, the club will meet every Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., alter-
nating between the library and gallery as they study the works of graphic novel authors and illustrators with the end goal of creating their own large-scale novel panels to be installed in the library.
All materials will be provided; no experience is required. Anyone interested can contact Susan McCowan at the library (250-372-5145) or Emily Hope at the gallery (250-377-2405.)
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The script is drawn from court trial transcripts and looks at the legal conflicts around patent rights, scientific showdowns about genetically modified foods and property clashes between farmers and the biotechnological industry. Performing the play is Montreal theatre company Porte Parole. Eric Peterson, who has starred in Corner Gas and Street Legal, plays Schmeiser in the production. Tickets are $40, $37 for seniors and $35 for students. They can be bought by calling 1-250-5497469 or online at ticketseller.ca.
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My Internship in Canada tells the story of a Haitian who moves to Quebec to intern for an MP who holds the tie-breaking vote in an issue sparking debate and, potentially, that could lead Canada in going to war.
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Acclaimed comedy at Paramount on Thursday The Kamloops Film Society continues its winter film series on Thursday with My Internship in Canada. The comedy was written and directed by Philippe Falardeau and runs 108 minutes. It tells the story of an idealistic young Haitian who moves to rural Quebec to intern for an independent
MP who holds the tiebreaking vote in an issue sparking national debate and could lead to Canada going to war. The movie won Best Canadian Feature Film from the Toronto Film Critics Association and at the Toronto International Film Festival. It was nominated for Best Supporting Actor
(Patrick Huard) and Best Supporting Actress (Suzanne Clement) in a Canadian Film by the Vancouver Film Critics Circle and Falardeau was nominated for the Art Cinema and Political Film awards at the Hamburg Film Festival. The series continues on Thursdays through mid-February
at Paramount Theatre, 531 Victoria St. Films start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 and $5 for Thompson Rivers University students. A $2 society membership is required to buy tickets. Both can be bought at MovieMart or online at kamloopsfilmsociety.ca. Tickets can also be bought at the theatre.
WCT may want your play Western Canada Theatre is looking for new plays to help mark its 40th anniversary and the project is open to anyone in B.C. or who has lived in the province in the past. Plays must be works of interest to Interior residents in the early stages of development, and must not have had a development workshop. Up to three full-length projects could be accepted and could include plays, musicals, verbatim or immersive projects or podplays. Those chosen will receive a
UP TO THREE FULL-LENGTH B.C. PROJECTS COULD BE CHOSEN commissioning fee to write a first draft, a one-day workshop reading of that draft in February 2017 and potentially more funding and development. The program follows the theatre’s history of commissioning new plays, including Where the Blood Mixes by Kevin Loring and Ernestine Shuswap Gets Her Trout by Tomson Highway. This year’s schedule includes
premiers of In A Blue Moon by Lucia Frangione and Habib’s Unforgettable All Night House Party by Janet Michael. People interested should send a letter describing the project, maximum two pages, and a current resume. Deadline is Feb. 26. All submissions are to be emailed to WCT artistic director Daryl Cloran at daryl@wctlive.ca.
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The Thompson Rivers WolfPack seem poised to make their first appearance in the Canada West’s women’s volleyball post-season since 2011-2012. But, head coach Chad Grimm isn’t convinced his club is playing like a playoff team yet. “Right now, no, I don’t think so right now,” Grimm told KTW following the WolfPack’s Saturday night match, a 3-1 loss to the visiting Saskatchewan Huskies. “I think we have to be more disciplined. I think we have to follow the plan a little bit better and, I think, take care of the ball. “We still gave away too many free points and, when you get to playoffs, you’re playing good teams and if you give them free points, it’s not going to be much of a series.” The WolfPack entered weekend play with a 6-8 record and tied with the Huskies for fifth in the Canada West volleyball conference. The hometown team won Friday night’s matchup in five sets and was looking to sweep a weekend series for the first time since mid-November, when the Pack took backto-back matches from the visiting Brandon Bobcats. But, on Saturday, the court seemed slanted in the Huskies’ direction.
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Morgan Kolasa (left) and Brianne Rauch of the TRU WolfPack women’s volleyball team celebrate a point against the Saskatchewan Huskies at the Tournament Capital Centre on Saturday. See more photos at kamloopsthisweek.com.
The visitors controlled from the outset and it wasn’t until midway through the second set, Grimm said, that his team started to fight back. By then, the damage had been done. The WolfPack dropped to 7-9 on the season with the loss and again have an identical record to Saskatchewan’s. For Grimm, splitting a pair of matches at home is no longer a successful weekend in the Canada West. “I don’t think so any-
more,” he said. “In the past, maybe a split at home against a team you’re tied with is OK, but I think if we want to make a step forward as a program, those are the weekends we need.” Thompson Rivers will travel to Regina this weekend to face the Cougars, Canada West’s last-place club. Regina is 1-15 on the season. The Pack will then return to the Tournament Capital Centre for a pair of contests with the struggling Manitoba Bisons (2-12).
Asked what she expects from matches against the Pack’s final opponents of January, Iuliia Pakhomenko, the WolfPack’s undisputed offensive leader, was unequivocal. “I expect wins,” she said. Pakhomenkho was less critical than Grimm of the WolfPack’s play on Saturday, but didn’t dispute the team could take its performance to another level. “I think, at the end, we made a lot of mistakes. That was the key to their win,” she said.
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TRU was mired in a 37-match regularseason losing streak that dated back to the 2011-12 season when Grimm took the helm in January of 2014. After an 0-22 finish in 2011-2012, Grimm, in his first full season in charge, guided the Pack to a 10-14 mark in 2014-2015. TRU will finish this season with February bouts against the UBC Thunderbirds (11-3) and the Canada West’s leaders, the Trinity Western Spartans (151). Looking at its schedule, Thompson Rivers may very well finish the season with a below.500 record, but will probably still be playoff bound. The club will then need to figure out how to contend with the conference’s elite. Teams from fourth place up have distanced themselves from the competition, with fourth-place UBC playing to an 11-3 record. “I think there’s streaks where we can play with anybody but, right now, they’re not there enough,” Grimm said. “I think we do it at times and it’s good, and I think we lose it at times, too, and that’s when things go bad.”
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tied with 100 Mile House atop the Doug Birks Division of the Okanagan/Shuswap Conference as both teams have 55 points. The Storm were coming off a 5-2 loss on Friday in 100 Mile House, while Sicamous suffered its second consecutive gooseegg loss on the weekend having been blanked 10-0 on Saturday at home by the Revelstoke Grizzlies. The Eagles remain last in the five-team Doug Birks Division with 23 points. Kamloops returns to play this weekend with a pair of home games at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre — Friday at 7 p.m. against the North Okanagan Knights and Sunday
at 5 p.m. against Sicamous. OVERTIME — The Storm have 11 games left in the regular season, six at home and five on the road . . . The club has already clinched a playoff spot and will likely play either Revelstoke or Chase in the first round . . . The defending-champion KImberley Dynamiters (who defeated Kamloops in last year’s league championship) remain atop the 20-team KIJHL with 68 points. The Beaver Valley Nitehawks are next with 62 points, followed by Osoyoos with 60 points and Kamloops and 100 Mile House, each with 55 points. The Golden Rockets (11 points) and Spokane Braves (14 points) are mired at the bottom of the league table.
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“I was sick with a sinus infection and everyone was kind of hacking away on the bus,” Shirley said. “It was hilarious that night. I was trying to sleep and everyone was coughing. It kind of sucked, in a sense, but it was all good. Everyone kind of pulled through.” After an 800-kilometre journey, the Blazers enjoyed a day off at Kimberley Alpine Resort on Jan. 11. The next day, following a practice at the junior B Dynamiters’ arena, the Kimberley Civic Centre, the River City’s major-junior club headed to Medicine Hat, where it would see its first action at the Canasta Centre, the Tigers’ new home. Medicine Hat erased a four-goal third-period deficit and downed Kamloops 6-5 in a shootout on Wednesday. The Blazers had a day off in Lethbridge on Thursday and fell 6-2 to the league-leading Hurricanes on Friday. On Saturday, Shirley and his teammates watched the Edmonton Oilers edge the Calgary Flames in a shootout at Rexall Place and enjoyed a good night’s sleep ahead of Sunday’s tilt against the Oil Kings. “That last game wasn’t as bad as we expected,” Shirley said, referring to his team’s fatigue level. “Our last three games were pretty spread out and they [the Oil Kings] were playing their third in
three nights.” There was plenty of time to analyze the Western Conference standings on the overnight trip back to the Tournament Capital. As of yesterday at KTW’s press deadline, Seattle and Kamloops (22-15-4-3) were tied for fifth in the conference with 51 points, five points back of the Everett Silvertips and Prince George Cougars, and six points behind the second-place Victoria Royals. Everett played host to the Saskatoon Blades last night. “We have a few huge games coming up,” said Shirley, who has a career-high 27 goals. “It’s nice to see the results coming. That’s what we’ve been waiting for.” The Blazers — now firmly in playoff position, sitting in the conference’s first wild-card spot, 11 points ahead of the ninth-place Tri-City Americans — are hosting the ‘Tips tomorrow at Sandman Centre. Game time is 7 p.m. Kamloops will be in Prince George on Friday and Saturday for games against the Cougars, who hold third place in the B.C. Division. “It’s going to be a good push here the last couple months,” Shirley said. “We want a good spot for the playoffs.”
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MELBOURNE — Novak Djokovic recalled his own brush with match-fixing as the start of the year’s first Grand Slam tournament was overshadowed by corruption allegations. Djokovic started his bid for a sixth Australian Open title with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 win over Chung Hyeon of South Korea yesterday, hours after the BBC and Buzzfeed News published reports alleging match-fixing had gone unchecked in tennis. No players were identified in the reports, which alleged 16 players had been flagged repeatedly with tennis authorities, but not sanctioned, on suspicion of match fixing. Half of those are entered in the Australian Open, the reports said. The governing bodies for the sport and the Tennis Integrity Unit issued a joint statement, read by ATP chairman Chris Kermode at a hastilyconvened news conference at Melbourne Park. Kermode said tennis authorities “absolutely reject any suggestion that evidence of match-
Novak Djokovic: “For me, that’s an act of unsportsmanship, a crime in sport, honestly.”
fixing has been suppressed for any reason, or isn’t being investigated.’’ Djokovic later responded to a question about an approach ahead of a tournament in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 2007. “I was approached through people that were working with me at that time, that were with my team,’’ he said. “Of course, we threw it [the approach] away right away. It didn’t even get to me. The guy that was trying to talk to me, he didn’t even get to me directly. There was nothing out of it. “Unfortunately there were some in those times, those days, rumours, some talks, some people were going around. They were dealt with. In the last six, seven years, I haven’t heard anything similar.’’
Djokovic was an upand-coming player at the time, not winning the first his 10 major titles until the 2008 Australian Open. “It made me feel terrible because I don’t want to be anyhow linked to this kind of — you know, somebody may call it an opportunity,’’ he said. “For me, that’s an act of unsportsmanship, a crime in sport honestly. I think there is no room for it in any sport, especially in tennis.’’ Djokovic said he thought the allegations related to matches from almost 10 years ago and didn’t involve active players. Roger Federer, a 17-time major winner and former leader of the player council, agreed the allegations likely weren’t new but remained “super serious.
“I would love to hear names,’’ Federer said. “Then at least it’s concrete stuff and you can actually debate about it. Was it the player? Was it the support team? Who was it? Was it before? Was it a doubles player, a singles player? Which slam? “It’s super serious and it’s super important to maintain the integrity of our sport. So how high up does it go? The higher it goes, the more surprised I would be, no doubt about it.’’ Maria Sharapova, who lost to Serena Williams in the final here last year and could meet her again in the quarter-finals, showed no signs of a left forearm injury that curtailed her preparations when she beat Nao Hibino 6-1, 6-3 in a night match. Eugenie Bouchard of Westmount, Que., advanced with a 6-3, 6-4 win against Alexandra Krunic. In men’s singles action, Canadian Vasek Pospisil was eliminated at Melbourne Park after falling in four sets to France’s Gilles Simon. Meanwhile, Milos Raonic of Thornhill, Ont., opens his tournament today against France’s Lucas Pouille.
Kamloops rinks vying for B.C. crown The top eight women’s curling teams in the province are in Coquitlam to battle for the B.C. title. Teams Russett and Thompson of the Kamloops Curling Centre (KCC) are among the rinks chasing gold at the Scotties B.C. Women’s Curling Championship, which runs today through Sunday at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. Skip Amanda Russett, third Crista Sanbrooks, second Ashley Nordin and lead Courtney Karwandy — sisters coached by their mother, Brenda Nordin — won the C Event at a qualifier at the Golden Ears Winter Club in
Maple Ridge in December. The Russett fifth, Barbara Zbeetnoff, is not related to the sisters. Russett qualified for the Scotties for the first time last year and posted an 0-3 record at the tournament, held in Maple Ridge. Skip Karla Thompson and her KCC rink, which includes third Kristen Recksiedler, second Tracey Lavery and lead Trysta Vandale, qualified for the 2016 Scotties in November. Jeff Richard coaches the team. Russett and Thompson will square off tonight in Draw 1, scheduled for 7 p.m. Joining the two Kamloops rinks at the provincial champi-
onship will be defending champion Patti Knezevic of Prince george, Diane Gushulak of Royal City Curling Club, Sarah Wark of the Victoria Curling Centre, Amy Gibson of Royal City, Kesa Van Osch of Nanaimo and Kelly Scott of Kelowna. For up-to-date results, go online to kamloopsthisweek. com. The semifinal will air at 11 a.m. on Sunday on Sportsnet Pacific and the final will air at 4 p.m. on Sportsnet One. The winner of the B.C. Scotties will advance to the national championship, the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, which runs from Feb. 20 to Feb. 28 in Grand Prairie.
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ETEM HAS OPPORTUNITY TO STICK STEPHEN WHYNO
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When the Anaheim Ducks traded Emerson Etem to the New York Rangers last summer, the young man from Long Beach with “LB’’ tattooed behind his ear embraced his new challenge. But, it wasn’t a good fit and Etem found himself on the move yet again.
He struggled in training camp with the Rangers and was in and out of coach Alain Vigneault’s lineup. Earlier this month, the Rangers traded Etem to the Vancouver
Canucks of the Western Conference for forward Nicklas Jensen and a 2017 sixth-round pick. At just 23, Etem is adjusting to his third NHL team, but coach Willie Desjardins isn’t worried about him quickly getting on track. “It’s pretty easy because I think when you’ve been traded twice in six months, you know you’d better get your career going
and you’d better be real focused,’’ Desjardins said. “I think coming in here, he knows he’s got to have a good stop here and he’s got to make this one last, so he’d better be focused and I think he’s come in with that attitude.’’ Desjardins coached him in junior with the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League. Etem will play
his fifth game with the Canucks tonight against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden. “He’s shown so far that he’s very, very speedy,’’ captain Henrik Sedin said. “I think for him to get the confidence back and knowing he’s going to play here and get regular shifts. Him and [linemate] Linden Vey have really looked good together.
Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Ajax Mine Project
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Western Forest Products is seeking two
Sawmill Supervisors
Cowichan Bay Mill • Chemainus Mill Reporting to the Sawmill Superintendent, the candidate will be responsible for safety, employee relations, quality, production, costs, and grade recovery of their assigned crew. A strong understanding of applicable WorkSafeBC Regulations and industry collective agreements with the United Steelworkers is required. The candidate will have a strong personal commitment to safe work practices, a sound work ethic, excellent communication skills, a working knowledge of MSOffice, a lumber grading certificate with strong knowledge of coastal grades/species, and supervisory experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting. To apply, please visit our online job postings at http://www.jobs.net/jobs/westernforest/en-ca/all-jobs/ As only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, we thank you in advance for your interest in our company.
Working with the Managers and Partners, the successful candidate will provide financial statement and tax return compliance-services to owner-managed private companies. You will be responsible for a variety of technical, administrative and support functions, including working with the partner-in-charge and senior management on accounting and taxation matters. Responsibilities, skills and qualifications: • Preparing working paper files, financial statements and income tax returns for personal and corporate clients. • Maintaining client relationships to ensure accurate and timely completion of returns and financial statements. • PST, GST, WCB and Payroll assistance to clients. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills allowing effective interaction with staff and clients. • Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines. • Excellent computer skills – Excel, Word, Caseware, Simply Accounting, Taxprep and Quickbooks knowledge would be an asset. • Strong accounting background with preference to be given to those with public accounting experience. • Overtime is an expectation during busy periods during the year. Please respond by email to sheney@kpmg.ca
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School District No. 73 KAMLOOPS/THOMPSON
School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) is currently accepting applications for the following excluded position:
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XAXLI’P EMLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Xaxli’p is a St’at’imc community located in the beautiful Fountain Valley, 15km east of Lillooet with great community and economic development potential.
XAXLI’P ADMINISTRATOR
The successful candidate requires a post-secondary education in Business, Administration, or Commerce. The successful candidate must have senior management experience with general program and services of an Aboriginal Organization, and will be responsible for the following: • Reporting to and receiving direction from Chief and Council; • Has a minimum of 3 to 5 years administrative experience with an aboriginal organization; • Have excellent knowledge and implementation of AANDC, FNHA, and other agencies, programs, and services; • Facilitate the development and implementation of plans to include strategic, capital, financial, program, and economic development; • Provide effective leadership and teambuilding through employee supervision and development; • Develop and/or assist in proposals for funding; • Identify and provide for the needs of the community and membership An excellent benefit package is offered that includes medical, dental and pension plan, as well as an opportunity to contribute to the success and growth of a great community. Please mail, hand deliver, fax, or e-mail current resume with cover letter and references to the following address: Xaxli’p Attention: Chief Darrell Bob Sr. PO Box: 1330 Lillooet, BC V0K 1V0 E-mail: chief@xaxlip.ca Fax: 250-256-7892 Resumes will be received until 3:00pm January 22, 2016
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DOWNTOWN / LOWER SAHALI Rte 311 - 423-676 1st Ave, 440-533 2nd Ave, 107-237 Battle St, 167-173 St Paul St. 27 papers. Rte 318 - 463 6th Ave, 446-490 7th Ave, 409-585 8th Ave, 604-794 Battle St. 36 Papers Rte 373 - Clarke St, 24-60 West Columnbia St. 20 papers. Rte 381 - 20-128 Centre Ave, Hemlock St, 605-800 Lombard St. 48 papers. Rte 404 - Chapperon Dr, Pyramid Crt, 111-439 Greenstone Dr. 71 papers. Rte 405 - Anvil Cres, Bestwick Crt & Dr, Mahood Pl, Morrisey Pl. 90 papers.
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Trades, Technical FULL-TIME LICENSED Autobody Technician required immediately by busy Import dealership in the sunny Okanagan. Candidate must hold a valid Autobody ticket. This is a full time, permanent position. Includes benefits and an aggressive wage package. Resumes to Bodyshop Manager: bodyshop@hilltopsubaru.com http://www.hilltopsubaru.com/ employment-opportunities.htm
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COOK 0957207 BC Ltd DBA Citrus Restaurant at 339 St. Paul Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2J5, requires a permanent full-time Cook.
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Handyman looking for work, I have experience in Home renovations, Tile Work, deck repair etc. 250-219-9215
Opening for a South Kamloops 34 suite apt. on-site Building Manager. Position available starting Feb. 1st. Duties include: Collections, reports, maintenance, notices etc. Prefer mature couple or person with experience. Email: bzbaz63@yahoo.ca
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Inglis Washer and Admiral Dryer. Excellent condition. $400. 250-554-1219.
5-ladies skating dresses. $25$75. HP 4630 Printer. $30. Brand new White Speedylock Serger. $200. 250-674-2473.
Holzer saw $1500, Safety Harness $500, Myte Extractor $2500. 250-377-8436.
3bdrm 1bth Condo Orion Heights 1750 Summit Dr. n/s,n/p $1300 (250) 374-5226
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55+ 2bdrm 2bth Brock many extras $1450 call to view n/s, n/p (250) 376-0319
1bdrm daylight suite fully furnished incl all util w/d, n/s, n/p and garage prk $875 250-5795763 /778-220-0440 avail now
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Ladies beige packback. Brand new. $20. 250-377-3604. MISC4Sale: Camperette $300, Oak Table Chairs-$400, 2-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg. REFORESTATION NURSERY Seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs, and berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce and pine from $0.99/ tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-8733846 or www.treetime.ca
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For Sale By Owner 2 Titles Lrg view lot & 2bdrm hse (view) side by side. Westend. $350,000/obo. Will sell property separately. 374-1417.
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Furniture Redwood dining room set, 8chairs, buffet & hutch. $4000/obo. 250-828-1983. Teak dining room table w/6 chairs.$340. Golf clubs & cart $30. 250-579-8584
Heavy Duty Machinery A-Steel Shipping Storage Containers. Used 20’40’45’53’ insulated containers. All sizes in stock. Prices starting under $2,000. Modifications possible doors, windows, walls etc., as office or living workshop etc., Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866528-7108 or 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
Jewels, Furs White Gold engagement ring. Main diamond is .94 carat with another .5 carat in smaller diamonds. Size 7. Recently appraised at $5500 asking $4000 Call to view 250-578-7202 after 5pm
ROLL ENDS AVAILABLE $5-$10/ ROLL 1365 B Dalhousie Drive Kamloops BC call for availability 250-374-7467
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Executive 2 Storey House Sun Rivers: 5bdrms + office, 4 baths, 3622 sq/ft. Granite counter tops, tile, hardwood flooring, stunning views of mountains & river. Large master bdrm with 5 piece ensuite & walk-in closet. Walk-out basement currently operating as a luxurious bed & breakfast, known as The Tenth B&B. www.thetenth.ca $699,900. 250-299-4111.
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Solid oak table $97, China Cabinet $119 Kitchen cabinet set $395 (250) 299-6477
Misc. Wanted Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Loose, Sets, etc Chad: 1-778-281-0030 Local
Musical Instruments Yamaha Clavinova (Organ). Like new. Original $7700. Asking $1500. 250-372-0041.
Multi-spd Raleigh Mtn Bike. $150. Elliptical Trainer. $650. 778-471-1816.
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FOR SALE OR TRADE for residential property in Kamloops. This very bright, fully furnished, three bedroom/two bath corner unit townhouse in Big White offers your very own hot tub on the patio, carport, high end furniture/appliance pkge, stacking washer/dryer and rock-faced fireplace. Short stroll to Gondola, skating rink, tube park, Day Lodge. Ideal for family or as a revenue generator throughout the ski season. Strata fees only $155.00 per month. Call Don at 250682-3984 for more information. Asking $189,000.00
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N/Shore 3bdrms, F/S, W/D, DW. N/P. $1350/mo. plus Utilities. 250-376-5933.
Homes for Rent Brock 3bdrm 1bth n/p sm pet neg $1400/month + util ref req (778) 257-0544
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5 Star Resort in Scotch Creek B.C. 1-bdrm 1-bath Park Model. Tastefully decorated guest cabin. One of only 15 lots on the beautiful sandy beach with a wharf for your boat. Provincial Park, Golf, Grocery/Liquor Store and Marina all minutes away. Resort has 2 pools, 2 hot-tubs, Adult and Family Clubhouse, Park, Playground. Rents for $1500/week. FMI CALL 1-250-371-1333
Room & Board Furnished room and board Valleyview N/P $800per month ideal for student 778-538-1958
Senior Assisted Living 6976954 Independent and
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2BDRM daylight Brock. Private entr/parking. n/s/p. Ref’s. $1000/mo. 250-319-1911. 2bdrm daylight suite N/Shore n/s, n/p, priv. ent fenced yard $950 util incl, (250) 318-4647 2Bdrm NShore, w/d n/p/s, util incld $1000/mth, Avail now 250- 579-9225
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Shared Accommodation IN private home, pleasant surroundings fully furnished working male pref. near amenities behind sahali mall 10 min walk to TRU 374-0949 or 372-3339 North Shore $400 per/mo incl util & basic cable, np/ns 250-554-6877 / 250-377-1020
2008 Cadillac CTS Premium. 130,000kms. AWD, Great in the winter, BLK w/leather interior, CD, power windows, seats, mirrors, locks, heating/cooling seats. $14,300. 250-320-6900.
Aberdeen 1bdrm daylight util and int incl n/s, n/p $825. Avail Now (250) 851-9950 Avail. 2bdrm sep ent. c/a, ref req. n/s, n/p $900 incl util for working person(250) 376-0633 Brock area 2bdrm Feb 15th. $1100/mth w/util N/P. Sep lndry/ent. 250-320-5985. Large 2bdrm, Shrd lndry. Near SKSS. $1100/mo. inclds util. Bob 250-682-2252. North Shore 1bdrm. $750/mo includes utilities, cable, Internet. N/S, N/P. 250-371-1954. Semi furn 1bdrm. in Batchelor area private ent and driveway. n/s/n/p, ref req’d. $750 Util/int incld. 250-554-3863. Welcoming Cumfy 1bedroom. Close to University, Hospital. Student or quiet person. Excellent Location. $495or$725 ns/np. Call (250) 299-6477
Townhouses 3BDRM 3bth Valleyview pet neg, $1300 close to school and shopping. Avail Immed. 250-374-5586 / 250-371-0206
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Transportation
2011 Nissan Juke SL, AWD. Sunroof, winters, heated seats. $13,800. 250319-8240.
1-set of Nokian Winters on rims 235/75/R16. Used one season. Regular price new $1200 selling for $400. Call 250-851-1304. 2-215/60R16 Snow tires. $200. 2-245/50VR16 Eagle Snow. $200. 4-275/45R20 Eagle M&S. $400. 2-225/60R16 M&S. $200. 2-275/40ZR17 M&S. $300. 250-319-8784. 4 BFG Winter Tires 265/85 R16 $200 574-3794
Cars - Domestic 1972 AMC Javelin SST. Second owner. Exec mech cond. $3,000/obo. 250-372-2096.
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Motorcycles 2014 Motorino XPH Electric Scooter bike. 850kms. No scrapes. $1400 250-574-9846
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2007 Sea Doo Speed Boat, 4 Seater.$15,000obo Call 250320-5194 (after 6pm)or lv msg
1989 Fleetwood AClass 120,000km slps 6, well kept, $8000obo (250) 579-9691 2005, 38’ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6, appl incld, fully loaded, $14,900. (778) 468-5050. 2005 Sprinter 25’ w/slide 1995 F250 Ford diesel w/low mileage both in exc cond. asking $20,000 obo for both (250) 314-6661 2008 Fleetwood Mallard. 23ft. like new, fully loaded. $15,000. 250-554-1035.
2010 Mountaineer 305RLT $28,000. 34.4ft. One Owner, full load. Triple hydraulic slides, elec. stabilizers, awning. 2006 Silverado Diesel 151,000kms. $25,000. Package $50,000. 250-679-2518, cell 250-3183144. 9FT Okanagan Camper. F/S, bathroom. Good shape. $1,400/obo. 250-376-1841.
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Legal Notices NOTICE OF SALE Whereas 20X Ventures Ltd, Source Equipment 2012 Inc. and Gary Grey, last known address of 10285 Dallas Drive, Kamloops, BC, is indebted to PROTRUCK COLLISION AND FRAME REPAIR INC. in the sum of $9,849.50 for repairs and storage on a 2006 Doepker Lead Trailer Serial #2DELGFZ2761018233 and on a 2006 Doepker Pup Trailer Serial #2DELGFA2461018234 in the sum of $6,375.00 for storage. Trailers will be offered for sale after February 9th, 2016 at #1-455 Chilcotin Road, Kamloops, BC. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: Estate of Helen Frances Jameson, aka Helen Francis Jameson, deceased, formerly of 43-800 Valhalla Street, Kamloops, B.C. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Helen Frances Jameson, aka Helen Francis Jameson, deceased, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor at Morelli Chertkow LLP, 300 - 180 Seymour Street, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2C 2E3, on or before February 10, 2016, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. Signed: Robert Lee Jameson Executor of the Estate of Helen Frances Jameson
2005 Toyota Corolla 5 speed extra set of mounted tires /rims $4900.00 250-318-8870
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2010 Toyota Yaris hatchback. 112,000kms, fully loaded. $7200. 250-318-9558.
Absolute gorgeous 03 Cadillac Deville one owner low kms $6900.00 obo 250-554-0580
2008 Denali Crew Cab AWD. Sunroof, DVD, NAV. Fully loaded. 22” chrome wheels, leather. 141,000kms. $24,300. 250319-8784.
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2013 Nissan Leaf SL, electric, black/tan. 12,000kms under warranty $27,500 250-3778436
2007 Chev Silverado Z71 pkg fully loaded new summers on mags 2nd yr winter studded tires on own rims 185,000km $15,000obo (250) 828-2617
Contractors Tundra HD Econo Custom. Hwy, hauler $35,000 Concrete work as possible part of the payment. 250-377-8436.
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2002 Nissan Altima. 4 door, auto. Fully loaded. Good condition. $5,500. Call to view. 250-376-4077.
2004 Dodge Dakota 4x4, quadcab, canopy, 4.7V-8. $9,750/obo. 250-679-3889.
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1967 Ford Falcon Futura St.6 Auto 2dr all original runs good, $5,500 obo (250) 376-5722 1984 Volvo (Collector), auto, air. 181,000kms. No winter driving. $3,400. 250-587-6151
2008 Ford Escape XLT. Urgent Sale. $8,800. 250376-3741.
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Obituaries & In Memoriam LORRAINE ADELE RIEL
In Loving Memory Of
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Aunt Lorraine Adele Riel, on December 25, 2015 at the age of 77. She has gone home after a brief but brave battle with cancer.
ROY TUOKKO It is with great sadness that we announce the passsing of my father, Roy Tuokko on January 5, 2016 in Kamloops, just 6 days before his 88th birthday.
BEA BEREZOWSKI
In Loving Memory Of
1921-2016
IRIS (JONES) FAULKNER
Suddenly on January 13, 2016, Bea passed away at Royal Inland Hospital.
January 19, 2015
She was loved by all who knew her and we rejoice in her homecoming with our Lord and Savior. She is survived by her five beautiful children Lorie Ann McGill, grandaughters Shandy and Angela, Louise Draeger and Dan Dorman, grandson Jacob, Norman and Jamie Draeger, grandchildren Liam, Kylie and Trey, Sam and Naomi Draeger, grandchildren Kean and Rain, Joy and Wade King, grandchildren Chad, Jade and Sara. Her beloved fur-grandchildren Rocky, Tonka, Samsam and Chevy 2 as well.
He will be missed by his daughter Bonny and her husband Gerry.
Predeceased by her Mother Anna Meta Riel, Father Gilbert Babe Riel, brother’s Norman and Samuel Riel and nephew Maurice Riel.
Rest in peace Dad
Her beauty and grace will be sorely missed by all who had the honor and privilege in knowing her. Her love for God was strong and unwavering and gave all of Herself to Him and Her family.
Iris left us one year ago today. This day is remembered and quietly kept, No words are needed, We shall never forget. For those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday, Unseen, unheard, but always near. She was so loved, so missed and so very dear.
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GEORGE EDWARD WILMOT October 15, 0 - January 16, 2016 Mr. George Edward Wilmot of Kamloops passed away peacefully on January 16, 2016 at 85 years of age at the Kamloops Hospice. He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years Linda Jackson, children Dean (Carrie) Wilmot, Kent (Michelle) Wilmot and Judith Wilmot-Arcand, grandchildren Lauren Wilmot, Annette (Tyson) Arcand, Maxwell Arcand and great-grandchild Anna Arcand. George is also survived by Linda’s children LindaMarie Vaughan, Liam Harrison (Jill) and Joanna Douglas (Steve) and Linda’s grandchildren Kyle Harrison, Kirsten and Laird Douglas. He was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Emily Wilmot, brothers Jasper and Frank (Mina), sisters Jessie (Reg) Hall and Daisy (Jack) Wallace. George was born in Saskatoon, and grew up on a prairie family farm near Maymont, Saskatchewan. He moved west as a young man and in 1949 was hired by the Canadian National Railway (CN), working in Vancouver, Jasper and then Hanna, where he started his family with his first wife Joel. By the 1960’s, George was a locomotive engineer and spent 25 years in Prince George actively raising his family, playing and coaching the CN hockey team, as well as his boys’ teams, and was a coaching director with the Minor Hockey Association. He loved to mentor and was fortunate to be a training engineer with CN where he was proud to work with young engine service brakeman as they furthered their careers to become locomotive engineers. In the late 1980’s George moved to the Lower
A special thanks to her niece Valerie. Bea was predeceased by her husband Mike in 2003 and son Lorne in 1989. Special thanks to the staff at Berwick on the Park where she resided for thirteen years. A Service will be held in the Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, a donation of your choice in memory of Bea would be greatly appreciated. Condolences may be made at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com
Always loved
Daughter Tracey (Ed), Son Jay, Grandchildren, Sister Lani, and Niece Marcy (Gordon)
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She will be sadly missed by her daughters Elizabeth and Lorraine, son Randy (Michelle), grandsons Marvin, Michael, Marlin and Daren, granddaughters Pamela (Brian) and Tabitha, great-grandsons Colton and Conner and numerous nieces and nephews in Manitoba.
Preserve the memories of your loved one not only for now but for future generations with your pictures. We will make a video that can be used at your service, if you choose, and also put it on our website where it can be viewed from anywhere in the world. Mainland and finished his railway career as an engineer on passenger trains for VIA Rail. He retired in 1990 after 41 years of service. In 1992 Linda danced into George’s life and in 1993, he moved to Kamloops and married her in St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral where he remained a faithful member until his passing. Throughout his retirement years he and Linda enjoyed dancing, golf (making 5 holes-in-one), travel and the Kamloops Blazer games. George kept active playing hockey with the CN team and, later in life, refereed senior hockey and curled at the McArthur Island Curling Club, scoring a rare 8-ender in 2014.
FREDERICK REGINALD KALTENBACH February 9, 1923 – January 10, 2016 Gone Flying
Each Loss ... Each loss is very different, The pain is so severe. Will I ever stop missing This one I loved so dear?
With sadness we announce the passing of our loving Dad, Grandpa, and Papa at his home in Ridgeview Lodge the morning of January 10th at the age of 92 surrounded by his family.
Good times we had together, The moments that we shared We didn’t have to tell each other How much we really cared.
He was a very proud family man with a fondness for storytelling and reminiscing.
Predeceased by his wife Hazel (Mom) of nearly 67 years in July 2014, Dad moved to Ridgeview where he was cared for with love, respect, and dignity. In turn, Dad interacted with patience and lightheartedness.
I never dreamed you’d go away, Never thought of sorrow. So sure you’d always be here Took for granted each tomorrow.
A Celebration of George’s Life will be held Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, 360 Nicola St, Kamloops, with Reverend Canon Sandra Sugden officiating.
Dad spent a very successful career with B.C. Tel, first in Vancouver, and then in Kamloops before his retirement in 1982. He enjoyed flying model airplanes while his health permitted and was a lifetime member of the Sky Rangers.
Now my life is all confused Since you went away. You took a part of me And for help I daily pray.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice would be gratefully accepted in George’s memory.
He is survived by his children Don (Lynn), Karen (Rob) and Greg (Jackie) , grandchildren Heather (Earl), Bonnie (Norm), Sabrina (Jeff), Nicole (Dan), Bryce (Christine) and Shelby, great-grandchildren Jarrod, Leann, Ethan, Hannah, Amy, Megan, Mason, Ben and Rachel, and by his sister Emily (Bill) Young of Sidney.
But when God sent you to me He never said that you were mine, That I could keep you always – Only borrowed for a time.
George was a member of the CN Retirees Association where he enjoyed the friendship of many former coworkers and friends. He was also an active member of the Kamloops Golf and Country Club where he played three times a week until October 2015.
Linda would like to thank Dr. Pretorius and his receptionist Michelle, Dr. Proctor and staff at the Kamloops Cancer Clinic, ACU staff, Interior Health care aides and the wonderful staff of the Kamloops Hospice. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com
Our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Wynne, the amazing staff at Ridgeview, to Dr. R. McLaren, Dad’s family physician for many years, and Lee his medical office assistant. At Dad’s request, there will be no formal service. Love you always and forever
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Now, He’s called you home, I’m sad and I shed tears. Yet I’m glad He loaned you to me And we had these many years.
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NATIONAL NEWS
Victim’s mother urges increased terror fight THE CANADIAN PRESS
QUEBEC — The mother of one of the six Quebec victims in the deadly Burkina Faso terrorist attack has called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to keep Canadian fighter planes involved in the war on terrorism in the Middle East. Camille Carrier, the ex-wife of victim Yves Carrier and mother of Maude Carrier, told Quebec City radio station FM93 yesterday she was ashamed by Trudeau’s pledge to pull the six CF-18 Hornets from the area. He has not specified when it will happen. “I’d like for Justin Trudeau, instead of just condemning with words from his mouth, that with his planes, he fights too,’’ Carrier told the station. “I am ashamed.’’ The six Quebecers
were among those killed in an al-Qaida attack last Friday. Speaking to reporters in Saint Andrews, N.B., Trudeau showed no signs of going back on the decision to remove the jet fighters. “Obviously, we condemn these attacks in the strongest way possible,’’ Trudeau told reporters after several hours of meeting with his cabinet. “And we know that the global fight against terrorism is essential and must be conducted in an intelligent, reasonable and enthusiastic way.’’ Trudeau said Canada must do everything possible to counter the rise of terrorism. “That’s why Canada remains committed to the coalition against terrorists and to working with other countries on a humanitarian basis and in order to help refugees but also to show military com-
mitment,’’ he said. Four of the dead were from the same family: Yves Carrier, his wife Gladys Chamberland, their adult son Charlelie Carrier and Yves’ adult daughter, Maude. Camille Carrier said her daughter Maude was married and the mother of two children, ages 3 and 5, who were awaiting her return. The others who died were their friends, Louis Chabot and Suzanne Bernier. Each had three children. Camille Carrier was also critical of the way the family found out that all four members had died. She said her son, after getting little information, called Ouagadougou, the country’s capital, and received confirmation of the deaths from a nun who had been working with the Quebecers.
$6.6-billion deal for oil sands THE CANADIAN PRESS
CALGARY — Suncor Energy has raised the stock portion of its takeover offer for Canadian Oil Sands (COS) by 12 per cent, resulting in a $6.6-billion friendly deal ending a public battle between the two Calgary-based companies. Suncor is now offering to exchange 0.28 of a share for each share of COS — up from 0.25
of a Suncor share per COS share. Because the offer is primarily an exchange of shares, its value will fluctuate. Based on Friday’s closing stock price for Suncor stock, the new offer was worth $8.74 per COS share, up from $7.81 under the original formula. The stock portion would be worth $4.2 billion, up from $3.8 billion under the old formula, if all COS shares are tendered.
The total value of the deal includes $2.4 billion in debt that Suncor will assume. The companies issued a joint statement saying both boards of directors and major Canadian Oil Sands investor Seymour Schulich are supporting the revised offer, which will expire at 4 p.m. on Feb. 5 — nine days later than the Jan. 27 deadline Suncor set after its original bid failed to win sufficient support
from COS shareholders. Suncor wants at least 51 per cent of the COS shares — a relaxed condition since the original had sought at least 66.6 per cent. The Canadian Oil Sands board has agreed to pay a $130 million break fee to Suncor if certain conditions aren’t met. If accepted, Suncor will become the largest shareholder in the Syncrude oilsands complex, which is operated by Imperial Oil.
REFUGEE CRISIS
Cities lack housing resources THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA — Vancouver and Ottawa are taking a break from taking in any more governmentassisted Syrian refugees. An influx of new arrivals in the last month has overwhelmed housing resources in both cities and they’ve asked the federal government to briefly stop send-
ing any new government-assisted Syrian refugees their way. The head of the Immigrant Services Society of B.C. said the pause in Vancouver will last five days while they get some Syrians into permanent homes and open up beds for newcomers. Chris Freisen said it won’t leave anyone stranded in a Canadian airport, but could
delay arrivals from overseas. The federal Immigration Department said the flow of refugees is at its peak and they are working with communities to try to ease the strain. Since Nov. 4, 11,342 Syrian refugees have arrived in Canada as part of the Liberal government’s current program to resettle 25,000 by the end of February.
Obituaries & In Memoriam Her Journey’s Just Begun Don’t think of her as gone away, Her journey’s just begun. Life holds so many facets, This earth is only one. Just think of her as resting, From the sorrows and the tears, In a place of warmth and comfort, Where there are no days and years. Think how she must be wishing, That we could know today, How nothing but our sadness, Can really pass away. And think of her as living, In the hearts of those she touched, For nothing loved is ever lost; And she was loved so much. E. Brenneman
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GLOBAL VIEWS People from Syria hold placards with the messages: “We respect the values of German society,” “No to sexism, no to racism” during a rally outside the main railway station in Cologne. WIKIPEDIA CREATIVE COMMONS PHOTO
REFUGEES, SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND CHANCELLOR ANGELA MERKEL
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hancellor Angela Merkel opened Germany’s doors to a million refugees and migrants last year — three times as many as the rest of the European Union put together. Critics in Germany predicted a popular backlash and warned that even her own Christian Democratic Party (CDU) would turn against her. In the case of the CDU, at least, they were dead wrong. At the party’s annual congress on Dec. 15, Merkel’s speech — in which she did not retreat one inch from her frequent assertion that “we can do it” (accept and integrate the refugees) — received a 10-minute standing ovation that brought tears to her eyes. Despite a dip in the opinion polls, she also still enjoys widespread popular support — at least she did until the ugly events in the city of Cologne on New Year’s Eve. In the crowds that gathered in front of Cologne’s railway station to celebrate the New Year, hundreds of young men in gangs began harassing and robbing German women. “All of a sudden, these men around us began groping us,” one victim told German television. “They touched our behinds and grabbed between our legs. “They touched us everywhere, so my girlfriend wanted to get out of the crowd. “When I turned around, one guy grabbed my bag and ripped it off my body.” There were 379 com-
GWYNNE DYER
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WATCH plaints to the police, 40 per cent of which involved sexual assault, and two accusations of rape. Only 31 men were arrested in connection with these offences, a police failure that caused popular outrage. But, the incendiary fact — which the police at first declined to reveal — was that 18 of the 31 men arrested were asylum-seekers and all but five were Muslims. So, there was a firestorm of popular protest about the Cologne attacks (which also happened on a smaller scale in Stuttgart and Hamburg). The German authorities did their best to contain the damage. The Cologne police chief, Wolfgang Albers, was suspended for holding back information about the attacks, in particular about the origin of the suspects. Merkel felt obliged to promise she will change the law that states asylum seekers can only be forcibly sent home if they have been sentenced to at least three years in prison and if their lives are not at risk in their home country. The new law will state migrants sentenced to any jail time, or even put on probation, can be sent home regardless of
their home country. It’s the least she could do politically as the extreme anti-immigrant parties are already making a meal out of the Cologne events. But, what on earth made those young Muslim men — the beneficiaries of Germany’s generosity — think they could sexually attack young German women in public and rob them while they were doing it? They were not professional thieves and I very much doubt they would sexually attack young Muslim women in public if they were back home. I suspect they were mostly village boys who still believe the popular Middle Eastern stereotypes about good Muslim girls you must not harass and “loose” Western women who are fair game for sexual assault. I once lived in Istanbul for a while with my wife and two little boys and we had the same experience as most other Westerners:
When my wife was out with me or with the children, she was treated with respect. When she was out alone, she was the target of constant sexual harassment. At least once a day, as young men passed her in the crowded streets, she would suddenly experience the full frontal grab — and, if she protested, they would simply laugh at her. So, I taught her what a Turkish woman would say if the same thing happened and it did help. She still got molested, but when she rebuked the attackers in Turkish, they were overwhelmed with shame and panic and disappeared into the crowd as fast as possible. This was back when Istanbul only had three-million people (it now has 14 million), but already my Turkish friends were moaning about how their city was being “villager-ized” by people migrating from the countryside. Even Turkish
women who looked too “Western” were being harassed — and they blamed ex-villagers. When you take in a million refugees, more than half of them from the Middle East, you may expect them to include a few religious fanatics who may be or become terrorists. They will also include a considerably larger number of ignorant hicks who think it is not a crime or a disgrace to attack non-Muslim girls sexually. No good deed goes entirely unpunished and this is part of the price Germany will pay for its generosity. It’s not an unbearable price, even if it involves one or two more Islamist terrorist attacks than would otherwise have occurred — and, in a couple of years, most of the young Muslim men who attacked women in Cologne will have figured out that being free, as German women are, does not mean being immoral or freely available. gwynnedyer.com
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speaking NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION... LESS STRESS!
Researchers at the University of Ohio have proven exactly how emotional stresses impact our bodies. In essence, long Dr. Preety Desai standing stresses can change our DNA’s behaviour! This in turn affects our whole body and can contribute to inflammatory diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and of course I see people every day with chronic gum disease and subsequent tooth loss. This cause and effect mechanism occurs when chronic stress changes the gene activity of immune cells in the bone marrow prior to entering the bloodstream so that they’re ready to FIGHT infection or trauma when there is none! .... This is chronic inflammation. Your body is on physiological “high alert”. NOT HEALTHY! Humans were designed to respond to acute/short term stress and insult such as saber tooth tigers, fires or trauma but a constant unnecessary high alert of your immune system has been linked to a range of conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, depression and even cancer. So if you work for a terrible boss, over years this will result in changes in genetic expression of your fighter cells in your immune system resulting in health issues and reduction in quality of life! In addition, the mouth has an accumulation of bacteria between the gums and teeth (ie pockets), the science of epigenetics has proven that the local fighter cells are also on high alert and this results in bone loss, eventually tooth loss..... all of which can be avoided by “removal” of these bacteria; ie periodontal debridement can treat this condition. Over 80% of people have periodontal disease which is mostly preventable. Researchers proved this by studying male mice living together and over time, these mice established a hierarchy (akin to Lord of the Flies). When an additional alpha male mouse was introduced into this group - two hours later all the original mice had a four fold increase of immune cells on high alert in their blood and spleen, versus non-stressed mice. Furthermore, compared with the non-stressed mice, 1/3 of the cells were responsible for causing more inflammation. Humans are not mice but similar results were found in humans as UCLA proved. Comparing people living in different socioeconomic neighborhoods, the poorer populations had 387 genes identified which were up-regulated genes and all were pro-inflammatory. In addition, 1/3 of the genes affected by chronic stress were the same in both humans and mice. So if New Year’s resolutions are your thing, or even if they are not ..... less stress is easily said but hard to implement. The science behind it shows that if you reduce your stress, your quality of life and keeping your teeth longer are all in the cards! Happy New Year Kamloops!
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Get moving — sign up for a class or just drop in Indoor and outdoor activities for all ages available throughout the city
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he City of Kamloops offers a range of classes from sports to music to cooking. We’ve compiled a few for you to check out:
The activity codes range from 249741 to 249746.
Table-tennis
Everyone is welcome at drop-in table tennis. Punch cards for the low-impact sport can be purchased for $30 at the Tournament Capital Centre, Westsyde Pool and Kamloops Museum and Archives. Classes run January through March at Westsyde Neighbourhood Centre from 7:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more, call 250828-3500 or go online to kamloops.ca/ezreg.
Practice your downward dog
Build strength and flexibility in a relaxed atmosphere with this beginner yoga class — no experience necessary. It will walk you through simple postures, breathing exercises and easy movements. You’ll learn a complete range of basic poses in a non-intimidating environment. Modifications are provided to help you get the most out of each class, regardless
Pickleball
For information on city-run activities, call 250-828-3500 or go online to kamloops.ca/ezreg. Sign up using activity codes.
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Neighbourhood Centre, January through March.
For more, call 250828-3500 or go online to kamloops.ca/ezreg.
For those interested in trying the up-andcoming sport pickleball — a cross between badminton and table-
tennis — drop-in classes are available. The sport uses a lightweight wooden paddle to lob a whiffle ball. Learn the basic techniques and rules of the game. Punch cards can be purchased for $30 at the Tournament Capital Centre, Westsyde Pool and Kamloops Museum and Archives. Classes run January through March at Juniper Ridge Elementary, Thompson Rivers University, Tournament Capital Centre and Dufferin Elementary. Morning and evening times are available. For more, call 250828-3500. Register online to kamloops.ca/ezreg.
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Looking to get your little one acquainted with their Scottish roots? Highland dance for children ages four to six years runs January through March at the Yacht Club. The program is geared for kids with lots of energy. They’ll learn traditional Scottish steps and group dances to Celtic music. The class runs Tuesdays from 6:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. For more, call 250828-3500 or go online to kamloops.ca/ezreg. The activity code is 249972.
Outdoor adventures
For kids who can’t get enough of the outdoors, this adventures class explores the many ecosystems and landscapes of lower Peterson Creek Park. Kids will develop a connection to their natural surroundings and get exercise. It is suited for
children ages three to six years and runs Mondays and Wednesdays January through March from 9 a.m. to noon. To attend two days per week, the cost is $420. To attend once a week, the cost is $210. For more, call 250828-3500 or go online to kamloops.ca/ezreg. The activity code is 250182.
Learn the beat
Get your child involved in the “sport of the arts” with the Kamloops Interior Summer School of Music’s drumline captain. Suited for youth ages 10 and older, this class introduces youth to the basics of playing in a drumline, combining musical and physical skill to produce music. All equipment is provided and no musical experience is required. The class runs Saturdays January to February from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost is $35. For more, call 250828-3500 or go online to kamloops.ca/ezreg. The activity code is 249963.
Family history
Make those memories last — join the museum’s archivist and learn about preserving archival documents, family photographs, textiles and multimedia material. Protect your personal treasures for generations to come. Held at the Kamloops Museum and Archives on Saturday, Feb. 13, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cost is $5. For more, call 250828-3500 or go online to kamloops.ca/ezreg. The activity code is 249941.
Drawing
Designed for students who have some experience drawing, this adult class goes beyond the basics. Emphasis will be on still-life drawing and building on previous
skills. This class is a follow-up to drawing for beginners, which wraps up on Feb. 1. The class runs Mondays from Feb. 15 to March 14., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Heritage House. Cost is $115. For more, call 250828-3500 or go online to kamloops.ca/ezreg. The activity code is 249961.
Cuisine
Looking to grow your palette? Discover and cook traditional Thai cuisine using common ingredients such as lemon grass, ginger and kaffir lime leaves. Offered Thursday, Jan. 28, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Sahali Secondary School. Cost is $45. For more, call 250828-3500 or go online to kamloops.ca/ezreg. The activity code is 250354.
Date-night cooking
For something fun and new to do on
couples night out, check out this date-night class. You’ll prepare a three-course meal under the guidance of a professional chef. The class runs Thursdays, March 3 and March 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Price per couple is $80. Some supplies required. For more, call 250828-3500 or go online to kamloops.ca/ezreg. The activity codes are 249934 and 249939.
Gluten free
Learn to make tasty sweets on a gluten-free diet. This class teaches baking using alternatives to wheat flour. Offered Saturday, Feb. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon at Mt. Paul United Church. For more, call 250828-3500 or go online to kamloops.ca/ezreg. The activity code is 250082.
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Try Synchronized Swimming! Synchronized swimming is the perfect sport for anyone who loves the water and is seeking fitness, teamwork and fun! The Kamloops Sunrays Synchro Swim Club offers programs for swimmers of all abilities, aged 6 to 96.
Why not join a Class and learn how to make your own gifts this spring? We have “No Experience Necessary” Classes for all ages!
FREE See-It-Try-It sessions start again this Winter!
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Come to the Canada Games Pool with a one-piece bathing suit, goggles, and your smiles to see what synchronized swimming is all about!
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JOIN IN FOR A GOOD CAUSE Saturday, Jan. 30 ABC Family Literacy Day in Kamloops takes place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Henry Grube Education Centre at the north end of Overlanders Bridge. There is additional parking at the Kamloops Alliance Church across Fortune Drive. There will be crafts, stories, activities and more.. -----------------------------------------------------Through Jan. 30 Seventh annual Heap the Honda Children’s Book Drive event begins and runs through Jan. 30. The event sees people donate new and gently used books at various locations throughout Kamloops, with the final collection being given to the Bright Red Bookshelf Project. Books can be dropped off at Kamloops Honda, 1308 Josep Way; Kamloops Library, North Kamloops Library, Henry Grube Education Centre, at the Jan. 29 Kamloops Blazers’ game and at any Bright Red Bookshelf in the city.
SOME WARMTH FOR OUT OF THE COLD: The Out of the Cold Program recently received a donation of $500 from the Knights of Columbus to assist in its operating costs. From left: Tony Bradwell, grand knight for Council 8132, Mark Hyslop, board member for the Out of the Cold Program and Michael Saat, charity appeal chairman for Council 8132. LIONS AND COOPER’S HAM IT UP: The Valleyview Overlanders Lions Club teamed up with Cooper’s Foods downtown to donate $1,500 worth of hams to the Kamloops Food Bank. From left: Lion John Stepp, food bank employee Jovan Rodrigue, Lion Mike Ujiye, Cooper’s Lansdowne manager Ernie Cordonier and Cooper’s employees Kirk Alore and Alaycia Lachappelle.
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DOWN 1. Manuscripts (abbr.) 2. Netherlands river 3. Italian island 4. One’s own being 5. More adroit 6. Balkan country 7. Psychologist B.F. 8. Investment group Goldman ___ 9. Double curve 10. The plane of a figure 12. Ocean 14. Public presses 19. Civil Rights activist Parks 23. Cooking container 24. Arctic native
25. Founder of Babism 26. Bashkortostan capital 27. Bulky grayish-brown eagle 28. Louse egg 29. About sight 34. ___/Tuck: TV drama 35. Black tropical American cuckoo 36. Chest muscle (slang) 37. Expression of disappointment 39. One who assists 40. Antilles island 41. Served food 42. Egyptian Sun god 44. Performed successfully
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JANUARY 19 - JANUARY 25, 2016
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22
Aries, do not allow distractions to keep you from completing tasks that need to get done. Use your ability to focus to plow through your to-do list and finish in record time.
Taurus, this week you may be tempted to take risks you never would have considered before. Just don’t let excitement get in the way of common sense.
Libra, if you’re feeling on edge lately, it may be because you haven’t had a chance to relieve stress. Exercise can be a surefire fix to what ails you, so get up and go.
Scorpio, an opportunity presents itself in the weeks ahead, and this will be too good to pass up. Embrace the changes that this opportunity offers.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 2
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20
Something totally unexpected will grab your attention in the next few days, Gemini. Trust your intuition to take things slowly and put out all feelers before you forge ahead.
Cancer, although you have a plan to reach all of your goals, do not put success ahead of others’ feelings. Be considerate of others even if their efforts are not up to par.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, proceed with caution in a new friendship or partnership. Test the waters before you devote yourself fully. This approach will ensure you made the right decision.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, if the potential to be criticized scares you, you may not be inclined to express yourself honestly. Worry less about what others think of you and be confident in yourself.
Sagittarius, your social life is bustling, but sometimes it can be difficult to keep up with all of the things filling your calendar.You may want to take a few days off.
Career obstacles may pop up from time to time, but you have the commitment to see things through for the long haul. Keep up that perseverance this week.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18
You can’t always play the peacemaker, Aquarius. Sometimes you just have to let others fight their own battles and then offer support to those who need it.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, there is more going on than meets the eye.You have to pay attention to the subtle undercurrents to figure out fact from fiction.
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Using the digits 2, 0, 1 and 6 exactly once and in that order, come up with expressions that evaluate to the integers from 0 to 10.You may use addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, unary negative (as in -3), factorial (0! = 1; for n > 0, n! equals the product of the integers from 1 to n. e.g. 3! = 1 x 2 x 3 = 6) and brackets. For example, 12 = 2 X (0 + 1) X 6 and 120 = (-2 + 0 + 1 + 6)!. There are many possible solutions to this particular mindbender. A prize will be awarded via a random draw among correct entries. Send your answer to editor@kamloopsthisweek.com Deadline: 4 p.m. Friday, January 22nd This puzzle is by Gene Wirchenko.
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