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At a time when most of us are immersed in the latest and greatest technological gadgets, there are at least some classrooms around the Central Okanagan filled with students learning to build their own creations the old fashioned way. And the big benefactor—aside from the kids that are learning skills like quilting—are children in need in the community. Fifteen quilts fashioned by Grade 10,11 and 12 students at Rutland Senior Secondary are being donated to the Kelowna General Hospital neonatal unit, thanks to the help of the Orchard Valley Quilters Guild. It’s the latest in a series of donations to KGH over the past
years where RSS students have made more than 60 quilts and donated them to the hospital. “If you have a special needs baby in Kelowna, it has to go into an incubator and it’s a very hard situation,” explained teacher Pat Presley. “But they put the quilts that we have made over the incubators and then when the baby gets to go home, they will take the quilt with them.” The Orchard Valley Quilters regularly visit and donate supplies to Presley’s RSS textiles course—an elective course—as well as other similar courses offered in schools like Okanagan Mission and Mount Boucherie. The quilters guild consists of about 100 local quilters and is continuously supplying those in need in the community with quilts, trying to make as many as 250
per year. They donate them to the neonatal and chemotherapy wards at KGH or to other community groups such as RCMP victim services to hand out to families in need. “We give donations wherever they are needed,” said guild member Dorothy Northrup. “It’s even been suggested that we could give each Syrian family that comes to the area a quilt to signify their arrival here.” A series of individual squares fashioned into a larger piece, quilts have a lot of meaning and can be very individualized. Given as gifts they are significant mementos, explained Northrup. Watching dozens of students working on a craft like quilting warms the hearts of the two Orchard Valley Quilters, who will take the quilts and deliver them
to the hospital on behalf of the students. “I’m excited for these students because it will bring richness into their lives,” said guild member Dianne Kapty. “To make something with your own hands is entirely different than buying something. This gives me hope that it’s not all about electronics.” Each year as part of Presley’s class, students each design a square that is made into a large quilt and auctioned off to one student in the class. It’s a tradition that Presley began but someone else will have to continue as the textiles teacher is retiring after this year. You can find out more about the Orchard Valley Quilters Guild online at kelownaquilts.com.
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In the two weeks since discount airline NewLeaf started to accept bookings from new markets in Winnipeg, Regina and Hamilton the flood-gates had opened with people wanting to come to Kelowna on affordable flights. Big White Ski Resort had confirmed 74 new bookings into its resort while NewLeaf overall booked thousands of flights into previously untapped markets. But, as of noon on Monday, the flow of seat reservations has halted with an announcement from NewLeaf that had suspended reservations and is offering refunds after an issue arose regarding the proper licencing for the airline. “It’s been a bit of a nightmare to say the least,” Michael J. Ballingall, Big White’s sales and marketing manager and the past president of the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association, said earlier this week. “We had huge call
volumes. Last week we had one of our busiest call days in our history. This was changing the game for people in Regina, Hamilton, Winnipeg and people that live around those areas. You could fly non-stop and direct to Kelowna. It just proved there is room for a low-cost carrier in this market.” The ripple effect of NewLeaf’s announcement of discount flights as low as $89 one way was also felt in prices on Canada’s two major airlines as both Westjet and Air Canada almost immediately moved to offer deals after the original NewLeaf announcement. But less than two weeks after NewLeaf’s announcement, the company suspended bookings while the Canadian Transportation Agency—the federal body that regulates the airline industry—looks into whether a company that does not operate any aircraft, but markets and sells air services to the public, should be required to hold CTA licences. “The reason why we launched on January 6 was because it was confirmed that we were in full compliance of CTA licencing regulations,” said NewLeaf chief executive officer Jim Young.
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Flair Airlines, headquartered in Kelowna, was set to provide NewLeaf with two 737 aircraft, pilots and flight crew. “The CTA gave us an exemption from holding a licence directly while it reviews its legislation. 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. We welcome a regulatory system in which businesses like ours can thrive in Canada as they do in other countries. As with any success that threatens to change the
status quo, there are those who 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’s business model had the company in charge of all marketing and sales and would contract airplane service from Kelowna-based Flair Airlines, a company that operates five Boeing 737 airplanes as a charter
business. In the NewLeaf model, Flair would use two of its 737’s for NewLeaf with its pilots and flight attendants operating the flight portion of the service. Flair has held the proper licencing for its planes for more than 10 years but this is the first time it had an agreement with a company like NewLeaf. “We think this is a good decision at this point in time,” said Chris Lapointe, Flair’s vice president of commercial
operations. “The barriers to entry in the commercial travel business are huge. I think it was pragmatic of them to say ‘let’s get this in order now.’ It’s not good news but it’s by no means bad news. We would rather have them get their regulatory issues resolved and clean now rather than starting something and having to stop it partway down the road.” Both Lapointe and Ballingall expect the service to, at some point, receive proper licencing and the previously announced discount flights to be available to the flying public. It’s just a matter of when and if the NewLeaf model will be one that emerges from a few different proposals that are currently out there. “There are three or four different entities trying to get a third airline launched in Canada,” said Lapointe. “Finally someone announced it and that made people stand up and pay attention. You can be sure the regulator started receiving calls. I’m sure the competitors are asking questions. I think it’s going to be tough sledding. The competition is fat and happy and are making lots of money. Gasoline (prices) basically went in half and they
didn’t reduce their pricing. Both Westjet and Air Canada do a great job, it’s just their pricing scheme.” For Ballingall at Big White, the frustration of having to refund packages—about 40 per cent of the new bookings were cancelled while more than half of the people found alternate air fare to Kelowna— has been offset with the positives of opening up new markets of tourists who were able to come directly to Kelowna. “All this has done is delay the inevitable,” said Ballingall. “There will be a low cost airline and places like Kelowna that have the infrastructure are going to benefit. At the end of the day when they re-launch and you can buy a ticket again the market is going to go again.” The CTA is holding consultations with stakeholders until Jan. 22 before making a decision. Anyone wishing to express their opinion is encouraged to do so through the CTA’s consultation: https:// www.otc-cta.gc.ca/eng/ consultation/consultationrequirement-hold-alicence. @KP_media1
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Peachlanders hear from B.C. gov’t about alternate Hwy. 97 route After years of lobbying the government to take a serious look at rerouting Highway 97 out of the heart of Peachland, an official BC Ministry of Transportation meeting was finally held. Nearly 350 Peachland residents gathered at the community centre last Wednesday as the ministry started the official process to examine
current and future transportation demands, and the option to create a bypass versus four-laning Highway 97. The study is expected to take up to two years, although a recommendation either for a bypass or four-laning is likely to be generated sometime in 2017. The next public meeting will be in spring 2016.
“There’s a lot of factors that will be considered, not just financial… regarding viability of bypass,” said the ministry consultant who led the meeting, Jack Stuempel. The ministry recognizes most people in Peachland probably favour a bypass, he said. “But this (public) engagement process is not, in itself, a vote for or against a bypass,”
Stuempel said. To get the process underway, 278 people voted for three community representatives from differing views on the bypass to join a pre-existing committee. Sitting on the committee will be pro-bypass supporter representative Jeff McDougal, the against-bypass group representative Brent Froelich
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one million back into the community in three focus areas—to support vulnerable kids, youth, families and seniors. This includes, but not limited to, kids’ breakfast programs, sustaining shelter beds for youth who are homeless, or ensuring families and children have access to affordable, high quality counselling services. A complete list of funded programs and impact investments from United Way is available online at http:// unitedwaycso.com/whatwe-do/. Gilmore says the United Way serves a diverse and broad region, collecting donated funds separately for each region (Central and South Okanagan) with those funds allocated based on the need and focus area. More than 20 community volunteers donate their time to review and assess funding applications. Applications are open this year and due near the end of February. Decisions on allocations
are made by the end of June. Gilmore says employee workplace campaigns make up a significant portion of the annual campaign and 16 workplaces have yet to report so they expect to see a hike in the total by the end of January. But as the need for support from the United Way continues to grow for local support agencies, Gilmore says the appeal for donations will continue right up to the end of the month. To donate, call 250860-2356 or toll-free (outside Kelowna/West Kelowna) 1-855-2321321 or donate online at www.unitedwaycso.com. For more than 65 years, the United Way of the Central and South Okanagan/Similkameen has served the region from Lake Country in the North, to Osoyoos and Princeton in the South. For more information about the local United Way, see the website unitedwaycso.com or call 1-855-232-1321.
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Retired school superintendent lands new job at university Hugh Gloster’s retirement was a quick one. Gloster retired from his role of Central Okanagn School District superintendent at the end of 2015. On Jan. 4, he began his new job—project manager for the renewal of the Faculty of Education program at UBC Okanagan. Throughout his 36 years in the Okanagan, the former teacher, principal, administrator, and leader, has seen it all. Gloster has occupied every education role within the public school spectrum, from administration to teaching. During his tenure as superintendent, Gloster focused on developing a culture of collaboration, which he already sees as an emphasis in the renewed Bachelor of Education (BEd) program
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continually improve our practice and learn from each other. Building a community of learners is critical.” Gloster brings with him an understanding of school districts and processes of school boards that will help the next generation’s educators find their fit within the renewed BEd program and their chosen careers. “School districts want to develop students and equip them with the skills to be learners, thinkers, innovators, collaborators, and contributors,” he said. “If we can help our students acquire these skills, we will serve them well.” UBCO’s director of the Faculty of Education, Susan Crichton, is thrilled that Gloster is joining the university and is bringing such an abundance of experience.
“We are very pleased to welcome Mr. Gloster to the education team,” said Crichton. “He brings a wealth of understanding and an outside perspective that ultimately benefits our students and the next generation of learners. “He is a proven friend of education and learning, and we look forward to working together.” The renewed BEd program, which launches in 2017, will equip student teachers with the ability to teach at all levels and in a variety of teaching and learning contexts. Gloster believes it will help prepare educators to face the daily challenges associated with their evolving roles.
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High price-tag for pedestrian and cycling path plan Alistair Waters awaters@kelownacapnews.com
Kelowna’s mayor says his council is very enthusiastic about development of more pedestrian and cycling paths in the city. But Colin Basran admits there’s no way the city will be able to do everything called for in a new city pedestrian and cycling master plan presented to council Monday morning.
That’s because the report calls for spending of $267 million between now and 2030. Based on the current level of city funding for the plan, only $90 million worth of the required work will be done between now and then. That is unless the federal government steps up to help. Basran said he hopes to see Kelowna qualify for transportation
infrastructure money the new federal Liberal government has promised municipalities across the country. That money could help the city close the funding gap. “We’re hoping to count on the feds to help us,” said Basran, adding the pedestrian and cycling master plan should help the city have “shovelready” projects in place to help secure grants from Ottawa.
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year 2035. Basran pointed to the recent acquisition of the former CN Rail corridor, saying there are already people willing to fundraise to have it become part of the city’s Rails With Trails program, so he feels the public will be on board with the city’s plan. “(The corridor) would
be part of what’s called for in the master plan,” said the mayor. He added the master plan will also provide key components to the city’s Official Community Plan. While the city has 400 kms of sidewalk, 300 kms of bicycle lanes and four kilometres of multiuse pathways in the city, the master plan calls
No interest in mooring Fintry Queen Alistair Waters awaters@kelownacapnews.com
Kelowna city council has deep-sixed the latest bid by the owner of the Fintry Queen to have the once popular tourist boat returned to the downtown lakeshore. On Monday, council met to discuss owner Andy Schwab’s latest proposal, a plan Mayor Colin Basran described as being the same as the one rejected in 2012 when the Fintry Queen was pushed out of its traditional moorage off
Kerry Park at the foot of Bernard Avenue. Council unanimously rejected Schwab’s proposal. For the last three years, the former car ferry turned faux stern-wheeler has been moored in the middle of Sutherland Bay off the city’s North End. Schwab had been welcomed to move the boat to Penticton by the council there but told the Kelowna Capital News last week he has not been able to raise the approximately $500,000 he would need to moor
it and operate it at the south end of the lake. On Monday, before council’s decision, Basran expressed his opposition of a return of the Fintry Queen, saying the downtown lakeshore has now been redeveloped with a walking pier and commercial marina so there’ no place for it. He added he feels it’s operation is not a viable business option and said in his mind, the boat has no heritage value. “I don’t see the value in returning it to our city,” said Basran.
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Despite that, he wished Schwab well in his efforts to relocate the Fintry Queen elsewhere. Schwab, who once operated the ship here and who bought it through a court-ordered sale three years ago, wanted to moor it off the point in Kelowna City Park opposite the children’s water park. When it was forced out, the then owners, who were based in Calgary, owed the city more than $100,000 in back moorage fees. Basran said Schwab currently owes the city $13,000 in moorage fees for docking the boat in Sutherland Bay. Following the vote, the mayor said the new master plan for City Park does not contemplate having a vessel as large as the Fintry Queen moored off its shores and shows the area where Schwab wanted to moor the vessel as being set aside as a family swimming area. Schwab had said as part of his plan, he was willing to pay approximately $350,000 to build a removable dock that would, in his words, leave no footprint on the park when it was not there in the winter months. At those times, he said he would moor the boat offshore, either near Bear Creek on the west side of Okanagan Lake or near Summerland. But Basran countered by saying any use of City Park would create a level of liability for the city. Prior to his last-ditch appeal to Kelowna council, Schwab said if it failed he could be forced to dismantle the Fintry Queen and sell the parts. Despite Schwab feeling last week that he had some support for his plan on council, it was clear Monday he was wrong given the vote to reject his idea was unanimous.
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trees on land not in production as well as to target trees more than five years old. The B.C. Fruit Growers “We’re trying to work Association can recycle with the federal initiatives ballots for president for program to see all older the third year in a row. trees replaces,” he said, Jeet Dukhia, a Vernon adding that markets will orchardist, will go up open up with new fruit against incumbent Fred varieties and that will Steele, from Kelowna, Fred Steele bolster the Okanagan’s during the BCFGA’s economy. convention Jan. 29 and “We’re creating an 30. industry, new jobs.” “I want to enhance Steele also wants the the replant program,” BCFGA to focus on agrisaid Dukhia, a former tourism. president who lost to “We want to see a Steele in 2014 and 2015. set of rules that’s fair to “We have to include everyone,” he said. new land in the replant “Getting this done program.” needs good relationships Dukhia insists there with all levels of is a need for senior government. I would like government funding Jeet Dukhai to see closer ties with so new varieties of fruit municipalities.” trees can be planted on The only person nominated for viceland currently not being used as a way president is Pinder Dhaliwal from Oliver. of expanding export markets overseas, The three positions for northern including in Asia. executive director are being sought by “We need to increase the level of Sukhdev Goraya, Asif Mohammed, Surjit production,” he said. Nagra, Tony Nijjar and Tahir Raza. “There has been lots of success with Nominated for the three southern cherries and we need to do more with executive director seats are Ravinder apples.” Bains, Sukhdeep Brar and Peter Another issue for Dukhia is crop Simonsen. insurance. The annual general meeting takes “Early and late cherries are not place at the Ramada Hotel in Kelowna. covered,” he said, adding that new The BCFGA represents 500 growers often find it difficult to access commercial orchardists. insurance. Steele agrees there is a need to plant Contributor
New installation for Fossils from the Future art project
The new year has brought a new Fossils from the Future entity to Kelowna’s downtown area, bringing the total number of these puzzling objects to seven. The most recent one to appear can be found attached to a light standard in the 200-block of Bernard Avenue near the entrance to Kelly O’Bryan’s restaurant. This capsule contains a fossilized human hand print. The accompanying info asks whether this was noteworthy to people in the future because we will evolve to having more or fewer fingers. This arrival follows the discovery just before Christmas of another fossil in Stuart Park, immediately north of the ice rink and fire pit. This capsule contains a number of test tubes with liquid inside that is described as “Petroleum Distillate, commonly used before its depletion in
mid-21st century.” Can you imagine a future where we no longer use oil? What might it be like? People are encouraged to join the conversation —snap a photo, tweet about it, post on Facebook, or even film their own video, and use the hashtag #futurefossils. The latest capsule is the seventh piece in an ongoing temporary public art project entitled Fossils from the Future. It is being produced by Okanagan-based artist Johann Wessels, and is presented by the Kelowna Art Gallery. The underlying idea of this public art project is for pedestrians to come across strange looking, intriguing, and mysterious objects and to consider that if these objects really have been sent to our present time from the future. People interested
in discovering all of the Fossils from the Future will find a newly created map online at kelownaartgallery.com/ futurefossils.
A $250 rebate is a great incentive for anyone planning to replace their old wood burning appliance with a new cleaner burning unit. The Regional District of Central Okanagan air quality wood stove exchange program is once again offering rebates thanks to a grant from the provicnial government in partnership with the BC Lung Association. The $250 rebate is available while funds last for those people purchasing a new, cleaner burning EPA/CSA certified appliance (wood, pellet, electric or gas burning hearth product) and recycling their old, polluting wood burning appliance. Participating Central Okanagan retailers will take care of recycling your old stove and provide all the necessary paperwork for the rebates. Regional district air quality coordinator Nancy Mora Castro said, “Through the program over the last five years, we’ve exchanged 244 old, inefficient, smokebelching wood stoves in the Central Okanagan. “That’s resulted in 61 fewer tons of particulate matter (PM) and more than 88 tons of carbon monoxide (CO) from polluting our air each year. Smoke from residential wood burning produces particulate matter that affects the health of our residents and contributes to poor local air quality. “Those particulates are small enough to get into our lungs leading to respiratory diseases such as asthma, bronchitis and emphysema and to
various forms of heart disease.” She said many valley homes are still equipped with inefficient conventional wood stoves or heat their homes with open hearth fireplaces. “Replacing those with a natural gas unit will be ideal, but if they have to burn wood then a newer, cleaner-burning certified
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A housing affordability surcharge is being proposed as a way to redistribute money from investment property owners— including foreigners and other owners of vacant homes—to other residents in the same participating city. The UBC and SFU business professors
behind the idea say it would be a modest step to restrain the upward spiral of house prices in hot real estate markets. But more importantly, they say, it would spur investors to rent out nowvacant homes rather than merely using B.C. residential real estate as a place to park money. The proposal for the B.C. Housing Affordability Fund would create a 1.5 per cent tax on the
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“It was to make it about people who through their choices make housing more expensive for the people who are trying to live and work and carry on a normal life here.” Each municipality would decide if it wished to participate and money raised within its borders would be redistributed there. The academics are split on whether it should be rebated equally to all Canadian tax filers within the city or geared more to those in greater need. They estimate it could raise at least $90 million within Vancouver alone. Premier Christy Clark praised the proposal but stressed it is problematic. “It’s a good idea, but the execution is really hard,” Clark said. “We are looking at it. It’s really complicated, though. If somebody goes away for a year, a university prof goes on a sabbatical at the University of Beijing, should we tax them?
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A senior citizen finds themselves in hospital for a long period of months, should we tax them?” Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association CEO Robert de Wit said there’s no hard data to justify such a policy. “It’s well-intended but it’s a bit of a harebrained idea,” he said, adding it would distort the market and create more problems than it solves. “This could lead to a flight of capital, which is not a good thing for the country.” B.C. Real Estate Association chief economist Cameron Muir said even the authors admit the proposal would do little to make homes more affordable for most buyers. NDP leader John Horgan praised the idea as a way to collect needed data on real estate owners and “generate money for affordable housing by taxing speculators and profiteers
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Tax fraud convictions Donna Marie Stancer, also known as Marie Stancer, was sentenced on Jan. 14, in British Columbia Supreme Court in Kelowna for tax fraud Stancer was convicted on July 8, 2015, of one count of making false statements under the Income Tax Act and one count of fraud under the Criminal Code, relating to the preparation of fraudulent income tax returns for herself and for clients of DeMara Consulting Inc. She was also convicted of a Criminal Code offence for counseling others to evade income tax. Stancer was ordered to serve a total of 33 months in jail in addition to a court imposed fine of $62,980, representing 100 per cent of the total federal income tax owing. A CRA investigation determined that Ms. Stancer and partner Deanna Lynn LaValley, while operating DeMara Consulting Inc., claimed false capital and business losses totaling over $192 million on the returns of 224 clients, resulting in attempted refunds of $9,907,964. Of this amount, only $52,832 was paid out. Stancer also claimed false losses totaling $1,863,674 on her 2007 and 2010 personal income tax returns, resulting in attempted refunds of $62,980. LaValley was sentenced on Nov. 10, 2015, for two counts of making false statements under the Income Tax Act and one count of fraud under the Criminal Code.
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A talented young Kelowna soprano will be featured in an upcoming Opera Kelowna production Lake Of Tears from Feb. 20 to 23 before she heads off to study with the New York Metropolitan Opera. Lake of Tears, at 40 minutes long, serves as both an introduction to the glorious sounds of Kelowna’s youngest emerging opera star and as an excellent first opera experience for new audiences. It’s a newly commissioned opera by Imant Raminsh with libretto written by Lesley-Anne Evans. Smith will sing the lead role along with mezzosoprano Mia Harris, tenor Tony Bittar, bass Andrew Stewart, treble chorus, pianist Arnold Draper and members of the orchestra. To complete the audience’s experience, they will be surrounded by artist Jane Everett’s vellum banners animated by the libretto. In June, Smith will head to New York, where she has been accepted to train at the International Vocal Arts Institute. “Don’t quit your dream,” were the words Smith’s voice coach Alexandra Babbel repeated when the 16-year-old traveled to her audition with Joan Dornemann, vocal coach at the Metropolitan Opera. Dornemann accepted Smith to the summer program, despite her being too young to meet the program’s 19 years of age cut-off. “She has the great danger of becoming quite wonderful,” Babbel said. “This international attention is unprecedented for any singer from Kelowna. I’m over the moon for her.” Lake of Tears tickets are available at Rotary Centre for the Arts and Kelowna Tickets at Orchard Park Mall. This opera season is made possible thanks to the support of the City of Kelowna and Central Okanagan Foundation, and the generosity of significant sponsors, including Springfield Funeral Home, Harmony Honda and Botegga. Opera Kelowna commissioned Imant Raminsh, one of Canada’s most renowned composers, to write an opera, along with Kelowna-based Jane Everett to create an art installation at Rotary Centre for the Arts Atrium. Performances are planned to animate the installation of Everett’s giant oil on vellum banners and canoe paddles painted with loon images. Raminsh has demonstrated a high level of artistic merit in his long and fruitful career, and his exemplary
Kelowna & District Genealogical Society’s monthly meeting takes place Monday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m., in the Oak Room at Hawthorn Park, 867 KLO Rd. Visitors welcome. For info call 250-763-7159.
Olivia Smith, of Kelowna, has been invited to further her opera singing career by studying at the New York Metropolitan Opera. professional relationship with the ensembles of Alexandra Babbel and now Opera Kelowna, of which she is artistic director. Opera Kelowna’s educational outreach youth ensemble, Candesca, performed Raminsh’s Songs of the Stars under his baton in Kelowna with the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra, and in New York at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine and Trinity Cathedral at “Ground Zero.” Opera Kelowna is a new, non-profit, charitable, regional, professional opera company. The company’s vision is to create opera that is accessible to both opera lovers and future enthusiasts, by collaborating with other professional expressions of art to create a unique and exciting production that is enjoyable for diverse audiences.
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DENIM DAY AT UBC OKANAGAN
Raising awareness of sexual assaults Wearing jeans to work is often associated with casual Friday, but a group of UBC Okanagan students is promoting denim day for a much deeper reason. UBC’s Sexual Assault and Rape Awareness (SARA) group has organized its second annual Denim Day, taking place today on campus, encouraging the
involvement of students, faculty and staff in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It’s a simple statement of solidarity and support, explained SARA founder Lauren Gaudet. Denim Days started after an Italian court overturned a rape charge, in 1998, because the victim was wearing tight jeans. The ruling stated
that because the victim’s jeans were tight, she had to have helped remove them and as a result gave consent to her attacker. Enraged, people around the world launched into protest, and showed support for the victim by wearing denim to their places of work, said Gaudet. UBC Okanagan Denim Day activities, led by UBC
students Lea Sebastianis and Varenka Kim, take place in the Fipke Centre foyer from 11:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Activities will include a community engagement art project and people are asked to bring old denim that can be painted and decorated. The pieces will then be hung up for the rest of the UBCO community to see.
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Time to update health funding Meetings being held this week in Vancouver between Canada’s provincial ministers of health and federal Health Minister Jane Philpott and her staff will likely take on the feel of a contract negotiation. Especially in the case of B.C., which absorbs more retirees than any other province in the country, and along with them, their increasingly complex health care needs. The problem is, a portion of the federal health care money designed to provide care for such people does not transfer with them when they change residences. B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake will be making that point as he and his provincial counterparts get their first audience with the new government this week. Last week, he reiterated our province’s beef with the health care funding formula adopted by the former Conservative government in 2011, that it was based on population, with no age component. As health care costs increase as people grow older, a per-capita formula makes for a non-level playing field between provinces such as B.C., which is relatively older, and Alberta, which is younger. The old formula for calculating federal health care transfer payments to the provinces was instituted by the previous Liberal government under former prime minister Paul Martin, a guy who knew more than the average person about what the feds could and could not afford. In 2004, they instituted a program that would see annual increases to provincial health transfers of six per cent, a solution Martin at the time called “a fix for a generation.” The formula was changed by the Conservative government after 2011, when health care increases were tied to economic growth, with a minimum increase of three per cent per year, to begin in 2017. Before the new Liberal government was elected last year, Justin Trudeau promised to add another $3 billion to the health care budget to start, and then to renegotiate the formula. We hope the two sides can come up with a fair plan that works for today, not 2017 or beyond.
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Kevin O’Leary: Donald Trump he ain’t It has been said—mainly by City Americans—that Confidential the U.S. leads and the rest of the world ALISTAIR follows. And judging WATERS by some of the changes Canada has experienced over the last 20 years, there may be some truth to that. There’s no denying—despite popular, pro-Canada rants such as those delivered by Rick Mercer, Maple Leafwaving, chest-thumping patriotic beer commercials and the current international round of “cool Canada” Trudeaumania II, Canada is much more American than it used to be. Like the U.S., we have a Supreme Court that makes or breaks laws put in place by our elected officials, we are becoming a more litigious society, our last prime minister acted more like a president at odds with Congress in his relationship with the House of Commons than the mere leader of the party with a majority in Parliament. And don’t get me started with the level of control U.S. companies have over our economy. Sure, we still have many key differences—like a medical insurance system that works, a social safety net, a federal law allowing you to marry who you love regardless of gender, sane gun laws, beer with real alcohol levels, and, of course, Coffee Crisp. But as Justin Trudeau’s daddy once said, living next door to the U.S. is like being in bed with an elephant. We have to be careful when it rolls over. So, it’s not surprising we now have our own version of a self-absorbed businessman-turned-television celebrity who wants to run the country. But to say former Dragon’s Den TV investor Kevin O’Leary is Donald Trump light, is rather insulting—to the
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To the editor: Re: ‘Beautiful place to live’ loses glow, Jan. 15 Kelowna Capital News. We have been residents of Thompson Road for the past 31 years and these are a few of the things we have witnessed: • we have seen people move in and be welcomed to our neighbourhood • we have seen babies born and people grow old • we have seen neighbours come together in difficult times to help each other • we have seen families grow, with children going to school, graduating and moving on
• we have seen neighbours move away but still return to visit all the time • we have seen celebrations, weddings, neighbourhood parties and barbeques • we have seen people of all ages walking up and down our street with their families and pets • we have seen our own children grow up here, move on to start their own families and still return to the place they call home. Things we have not witnessed: • we have not seen multitudes of drug deals • we have not seen excessive drug houses
• we have not seen an abundance of thefts • we have not seen constant speeders. All neighbourhoods have good and bad qualities to them—some even have the odd kook or two, but that makes them interesting! If all you look for is the bad then that is all that you will see. If you look around you for the wonders of your neighbourhood, you will find them for they are there all around you. We count ourselves lucky to be living in one of the most beautiful neighbourhoods in Kelowna. Dick & Brenda Auclair, Kelowna
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Open letter to Hon. Dr. Jane Philpott and Hon. Dr. Terry Lake: The upcoming meeting of health ministers in Vancouver supporting collaboration and co-operation between levels of government prompts me to bring forward a current problem of some seriousness and urgency. Although I am sure your agenda is set and covers many issues of importance to Canadians, I would like to use a local example to illuminate the question posed at the outset of your upcoming summit: How can provincial authorities and federal regulators work together to better effect?
If an individual has the legal right to use medical marijuana and, of necessity, lives in a government facility, how can various authorities work in concert to accommodate this patient? At present there is stonewalling and finger-pointing to suggest the ‘other’ authority is responsible for the failure to provide shelter and assistance. Perhaps it is naivety to believe that those charged with caring for people in these circumstances should do their best to find solutions rather than put their energies into blaming the ‘other.’? If there are, in fact, legalities that prevent a patient from gaining access to their
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Open letter to Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness; Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport; Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change; Hunter Tootoo, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard: Re: Urgent need to prevent invasive mussels from entering Pacific Northwest. The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) was instituted in 1970 as a collaboration of the three Okanagan regional districts to provide leadership on water issues spanning the valley. Since the last electoral boundary adjustment, our basin is represented in four separate federal ridings. The OBWB undertakes strategic activities at the basin scale for long-term sustainable water supplies. We have worked together with senior governments on many projects and programs throughout our 45 year history. We are extremely concerned about the need for action to prevent invasive zebra and quagga mussels (dresseinids) from entering the Pacific Northwest, B.C., and the Okanagan in particular which is considered to be at high-risk and is a primary destination for tourism and most in-land watercraft travel in Western Canada. An infestation could irrevocably harm our environment, economy, and way of life. The mussels would impact every water intake, outfall, boat and dock in our lakes, and all other inland infrastructure. Of special concern in B.C. is the threat to hydroelectric facilities, agricultural production, tourism and maintaining pacific salmon species. It is estimated that an invasion of zebra and quagga mussels in the Pacific Northwest could cost $5 billion per year. The Pacific Northwest Economic Region1 has recently called for an additional $20 million from all partners annually to adequately protect the region from these mussels, with the ultimate effect being the protection from many other types of invasive species as well. 1 The Pacific
Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) is a statutory body which includes political/ legislative representation from B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Yukon and Northwest Territories, Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Washington, http://www.pnwer.org/ . Over the past several years, federal, provincial, private sector and non-profit partners have taken great strides to improve legislation, increase public awareness and monitor for the invasion of these devastating species. However, the discovery of these mussels in Lake Winnipeg in 2013, including the failed attempt to contain and eradicate them, and the discovery this past fall in Cedar Lake, Manitoba, shows that the current systems in place to prevent the spread of these species are still inadequate. The Okanagan Basin Water Board recognizes the federal government’s announcement in June 2015, regarding legislation to prevent the spread of invasive species. However, more decisive action is needed to help protect Western Canada from the spread of zebra and quagga mussels through the following federal actions: 1. Provide training and appropriate resources to CBSA to ensure agents can inspect and stop mussel infested watercraft from entering Canada. 2. Establish full-time seasonal inspection stations at major provincial crossings in Banff and Jasper National Parks to protect the Columbia and Fraser River systems and their Pacific salmon populations. 3. Fully engage in the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region Invasive Species Working Group to help implement the recommendations in the framework for Advancing a Regional Defense Against Dresseinids in the Pacific Northwest. 4. Work with and provide funding to the provinces of Ontario and Manitoba for containment of existing infestations at source waters. 5. Work with and provide funding to
the provinces of Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia to assist in the implementation of a coordinated inspection plan for all remaining uninfested areas. We applaud the Government of Canada’s stated commitment to provide much needed infrastructure improvement for Canadian communities. While we support this investment, particularly in the area of water supply and quality improvement infrastructure, the cost of necessary future investments in retrofitting and maintenance can be greatly reduced by preventing the spread of invasive zebra and quagga mussels. We urge that you give this matter high priority in your ministries. Doug Findlater, chair Okanagan Basin Water Board
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component of the community and the need to create collaborative and cohesive service delivery and funding security for the most vulnerable persons. He will engage in everything from funding applications, special projects, emergency funding, collaborative tables and community initiatives. Call 250860-2356 or ian@ unitedwaycso.com. Wings Restaurant has opened in the Willow Park Shopping Center, #1 – 590 Hwy. 33. Hours are Monday and Tuesday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to midnight. Call 250-7620710 www.greatwings. ca. Have a Heart Radiothon sponsored by Bell Media with 12 hours of live on-the-air broadcasting is Thursday, Feb. 11 at Orchard Park Shopping Centre (Pear Entrance). Help them raise funds for vital life-saving equipment for the new Perinatal Unit helping moms and babies at KGH. Drop off your donation on Feb. 11 or at their studios at 435 Bernard Avenue. You may also donate an online auction item. For more information call Natalie at 250-868-4702. During the winter months, the Rutland Community Market will be located in the Rutland Centennial Hail, 180 Rutland Road N. from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday. To rent a table call 250-575-1064. Congratulations to Mike Gosselin of the City of Kelowna who was recognized by the Water Environment Federation and the BC Water & Waste Association with the WEF Hatfield Operator Award. This award is presented to operators of wastewater treatment plans for outstanding performance and professionalism. Regional planning manager, Rafael Villarreal Pacheco of the City of Kelowna was recognized by Mass Transit Magazine as one of their Top 40 under 40. Earlier this year, he also received the Retiring Committee Chair Award from the Transportation Association of Canada for his work on a national paper: Transit planning
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a franchise owner in New Westminster and joined RE/MAX of Western Canada Regional head office 16 years ago. Chris Jameson has been promoted to senior coordinator, product development and Shawna Witty has been promoted to billing administrator. Two fulltime employees have also been added to their team. Carol Hutman is their financial analyst and Jeff Racz has joined the IT department as web services support technician. Elton Ash is the executive vice president of RE/MAX of Western Canada. Canadian Blood Services on Dilworth
Drive is hosting the 2016 Kelowna Hospitality Blood Drive Jan. 1 through Feb. 29. The staff at The Ramada Hotel and Conference Centre is rolling up their sleeves to join the blood drive. They are challenging all other hospitality businesses and staff to rally and sign up their teams until Feb. 29. One in two Canadians are eligible to donate, but only one in six does. Let’s all work together to bring that number up. We all have the power to save lives. Call Gayle Voyer at 250-717-5244 (4841) or 250-979-8053 or gayle. voyer@blood.ca www. blood.ca. The Okanagan Symphony Orchestra (OSO) has a new board of directors for 2016. Congratulations to Tracey Read, president; Roger Tilstra, treasurer, Harriet Rogan and Anne-Marie Kanester. New to the board are Howard Soon of Andrew Peller (Sandhill Winery) and Suzanne Tining of Penticton who has joined as vicepresident. Anna HuntBinkley, John Bailey and Leona Baxter have completed their terms. Ginette Williams has stepped down as president but will remain on the board as secretary. Rosemary Thomson is the music director of OSO, which is the third largest professional Symphony Orchestra in BC entertaining in the valley since 1960. www. okanagansymphony.com. Kudos to the KSS Grade 10 girls’ basketball team on winning the championship game at Little Flower Academy School in Vancouver. It was an amazing weekend for the Owls as they won every game they played to
get them to the final. Jason Troll, president of The Revival Group of Restaurants has lost two more of their restaurants in Kelowna. The Pilgrim & Pearl Oyster Bar as well as Lounge 27 both in the Prestige Inn are now closed. Last December two other Revival Restaurants, The Italian Table and Fleetwood Public House were both closed at the Best Western Inn. The Trolls also owned the Twisted Tomato restaurant on Bernard that succumbed to a fire and has not reopened. Mike Ungaro has purchased long-time, well-known appliance repair and parts sales business, Dom-Tech Refrigeration & Appliance Repair from his father-inlaw Darcy McKinnon. Mike has been with Dom-Tech for the past 10 years. Darcy started Dom-Tech 30 years ago in a small shop on West Avenue. After spending a year at that location he moved to Asher Road in 1987 and now is at 1748 Springfield Road. Darcy will remain working with the company, servicing their larger property owners. Dom-Tech is also a name brand authorized warranty dealership for all major named brand appliances. Call 250-8607442. Advocis (The Financial Advisors Association of Canada) ThompsonOkanagan is partnering with Junior Achievement BC (JABC) to speak with local students about how they can make informed decisions about their money. The relationship, starting in 2014, has resulted in numerous Advocis members dedicating time to speaking with
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Mike Ungaro (left) has purchased the Dom-Tech Refrigeration & Appliance Repair business from his father-in-law Darcy McKinnon. Okanagan areas students to give sound advice to help them understand how to make informed decisions about their finances. Local Advocis members and JABC staff recognize that financial
independence, home ownership and retirement are increasingly becoming out of reach for each subsequent generation. Through JA programs, Advocis volunteers provide real world
training in budgeting, spending, investing and responsible use of credit. For more info or to volunteer contact Chrissy Lwowski at chrissy. lwowski@sunlife.com or Jason Ranchoux at Jason.ranchoux@jabc.org. Meghan MacDonald, investment advisor with MacDonald Wealth Group at TD Wealth will host a seminar/luncheon on Feb. 12 at noon at the Harvest Golf Club. The topic is A Women’s Perspective Seminar Series, Retirement Planning and Taxation, which is timely as the tax and RRSP season is approaching. RSVP at 250-470-3026 or Megan. macdonald@td.com Viva Glam Gala is Friday, Jan. 29 at the Laurel Packinghouse. The gala raises awareness and money for the Central Okanagan Hospice Association (COHA) to support the Hospice palliative and bereavement programs. This all-ladies night includes an evening of
RCMP pampering, a three-course dinner, live entertainment, silent auction, live auction, raffle prize and lot of fun. Tickets are $100 by call COHA at 250-7635511 or online at www. hospicecoha.org/events/ viva-glam-gala. Birthdays of the week: Happy 65th Norma Neustaedter (Jan. 20); Dave Russell (Jan. 21); Mark Tompkins (Jan. 21); Sergei Krasnov (Jan. 21); Grace Cameron (Jan. 22); Jason Agostino, Mervyn Motors Body Shop (Jan. 23); Les Campbell (Jan. 23); Jaime Boyle (Jan. 23); Colin Elliott (Jan. 24); Luigi Coccaro (Jan. 24); Ed Kaskiw (Jan. 24); Trish Eddy (Jan. 24); Robert Taylor (Jan. 25): Wayne Evans (Jan. 25); Sharon Shepherd (Jan. 25); Andrew Lipsett (Jan. 25); Bill Sinclair (Jan. 26); Cathy Weibe, Rosebuds (Jan. 26); Orison Wood (Jan. 26). Reach Maxine DeHart at 250-979-4546, email maxdehart@telus.net.
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Seniors CONSCIOUS AGING
The frustrations of growing old can be let go
I started exploring the concepts of conscious aging shortly after I brought my mom to live with me at the age of 91. It was one of those events that you don’t plan for. The moment came in a flash with a choice that was presented to me over
the course of 24 hours and I could either say yes or no to what was being presented. I chose yes. Yes, I would take her out of a situation I knew was not good for her and with that choice I threw out all seeming common sense,
taking me down a very unexpected path. I quickly began fixing up our guest room to move her in lock, stock and barrel and by 5 p.m. my mom was living in our home, the start of a yearlong journey of caregiving and learning, watching
and waiting, laughing and crying. As I watched my mom transition with the breakdown of her physical body, I also watched her struggle with the need to let go of figuring things out, being fearful of the future, being regretful of the past and having to look God in the eye from the stressful vantage point of moving towards her death. I watched her fight, I watched her hang on and I watched her experience the pain of being afraid to let go. I made a decision after she passed away to not continue to live the lesson her life had taught her— dream big but don’t really believe you deserve to have your dreams come true. Making a choice of a way to live your life that is different than before leads you into the steps of transition described by the master of change, author William Bridges. The three phases of this process are: 1) Letting go
Seniors’ Concerns MARJORIE HORNE 2) The neutral zone 3) New beginnings. We go through these transition steps many times over our life. Our awareness perhaps improves with time, but each opportunity life offers us to take the steps again is challenging. Patience comes to those who trust. So if you were taught, albeit with loving intention, that it is not safe to trust, the first stage of letting go does not come easily. As you move into the neutral zone, trust is the key ingredient and if it is not present with a certain amount of willingness to be open to the grace connected to it, impatience is present in spades. With impatience comes frustration, anger,
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resentment and the desire to just get on with it. It does not allow you to linger in the quiet, to open your heart to what is or what is meant to be. It brings struggle. I suppose this was what I watched as my mom began to realize that she could not control what was happening to her and neither could I. The reflection of her personality was a very vivid picture in a mirror I could not ignore. I came to realize that this a gift to me from her if I chose to accept it. So, it was then that aging consciously became something I wanted to explore. The words of author Joanna Field describe it best: “I began to have an idea of my life, not as the slow shaping of achievement to fit my preconceived purposes, but as the gradual discovery and growth of a purpose which I did not know.” As I began to travel this road and share my own vulnerabilities in this column, I have heard from so many others entering and traversing the third stage of life with the many transitions that seem to be unique to this stage of life— caregiving aging parents; adjustments in health status; dealing with the loss of friends and family; retiring from certain defined positions and rediscovering new purposes in life that are perhaps even more attuned to one’s true nature. The neutral zone is one that has always seemed most difficult in the past from my perspective. I suppose the impatience of my
personality found the need to wait and be still a direct incongruence to my need to get things done, be perfect and figure it all out myself. Bridges describes the neutral zone as where you find the treasure. He writes: “You can’t go out prospecting for it, any more than you can decide to make an ending and put your old life behind you. Life makes those decisions. “And finding the treasure isn’t quite the right verb, for you don’t come across what you are seeking, like a statue hidden in the greenery of a garden. “It is more like a piece of music that you hear, at first only a few distant notes, but then enough to pick up the tune.” I love this picture that Bridges describes, one he imagined within himself when dealing with the loss of his wife. This watching and waiting as the closer edge of your new life begins to come into focus can be so beautiful if you allow it. This zone is really when we must trust that there is something more available to us than we can do all alone. Yes, patience comes to those who trust. As we connect, we find the courage to linger in the neutral zone, using our imagination to decipher the present and to not try to foresee the future, but to enable it. I will be holding a weekend workshop on Feb. 20 and 21 called The Gifts of Imperfection. Contact me for more information. Marjorie Horne is the owner of Caresmart Seniors Consulting and Graceful Aging. 250-863-9577 marjorie@caresmart.ca
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Snow hut building ranks low in the legal risk category Those of us who grew up on a farm in the prairies have fond memories of the natural winter playgrounds created by drifting snow. A shovel could keep my brother and me occupied for hours, digging tunnels and caves. I reminisced the other day with a lady who remembers teaming up with her sister, competing against their brothers to dig the most impressive snow complexes, complete with snow kitchens stocked with items pilfered from the “real” kitchen in the house. I didn’t have access to those beautiful snow drifts until I was seven, when my family moved out to the farm. Before then, I was introduced by my father (thank you!) to the much more physically demanding method of snow structure construction—the “snow hut.” A snow hut is constructed by shoveling available snow onto a pile, letting it sit (overnight is lots) to allow the piled snow to bond, and then tunnelling in and hollowing out the inside. The snow you dig out can be added to the top or side of the structure to increase its height or width. Wikipedia tells me that this type of snow structure is properly called “quinzhee” or “quinzee,”
Achieving Justice PAUL HERGOTT but I don’t like to use the fancy terminology. I have, as an adult, built snow huts every chance I’ve had. It was easier in our backyard in Glenrosa, with a slightly higher elevation, than our home in Rose Valley. In Glenrosa, by collecting all the snow in our front and back yards with a sleigh shovel, I was able to build a structure tall enough that I could have one of my children sitting on my shoulders, unable to reach the inside ceiling. I am excited to report that we have just acquired a unit at Big White. My excitement comes not from a passion for skiing, but rather my passion for snow huts. We had four families (16 people) in our Big White snow hut bringing in the New Year, and that hut is just going to keep on growing. Most people I’ve shared my snow hut stories with have never heard of this type of snow structure, and express concern about the risk of collapse. They look at me like I should know better. Presumably, if anyone ought to be cautious about exposing others to the risk of injury, it would
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be a personal injury lawyer. I invited one local reporter, who posted a concern on Facebook, to “Come play with me…I’ll teach you about how hand thrown snow works.” This is a personal injury lawyer with admittedly zero structural engineering training but plenty of “hands on” experience with handthrown snow. A pile of handthrown snow allowed to sit overnight is about
as likely to collapse on being hollowed out as a hollowed out block of styrofoam. The only risk I can see is if some joker climbs on top and falls through the thinner styrofoam on the top, landing hard on the icy floor or onto someone else on the inside. And yes, ensure your body can handle vigorous shoveling activity to avoid a heart attack or back injuries. Did I really need to give those ‘disclaimers?’ A very recent CBC radio program, Cross Country
Check-up, explored issues around how cautious we have become, disallowing community ice rinks and toboggan hills, not letting children run in playgrounds, etc., to avoid the wrath of personal injury lawyers and the high cost of insurance. I am thankful for our civil justice system that provides injured victims the right to pursue fair, financial compensation for injuries and losses arising from the dangerous conduct of others.
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Residents and businesses in Kelowna need to be aware of preventative measures to help control rodents such as rats and mice in and around their properties. With the colder weather, traditional food sources (like berries, garbage and nuts) are scarce and rodents will look to the indoors for shelter and sustenance. This is the perfect time to conduct trapping or rodent control activities because baited traps are even more effective when food is scarce. Being proactive is the best way to prevent rodents from establishing themselves
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in and around homes and businesses. If residents find signs of rodents or their droppings in their homes, the following precautions are recommended to clean up the area safely: • Seal up holes or gaps in residences and businesses to prevent rodents from entering. Mice can squeeze through a hole the size of a nickel, and rats can squeeze through a hole the size of a quarter. Prevent rodents from entering by checking inside and outside the structures for gaps or holes. • Trap rodents in and around residences and businesses using an appropriate snap trap. Poisons are not recommended as they can potentially harm pets
Families get a ‘hand up’ from Habitat project Habitat for Humanity Okanagan has completed the second of three duplexes on Princeton Avenue in Peachland and are excited to welcome two more local families to their new homes. Habitat for Humanity Okanagan believes that all families deserve decent affordable housing and aligns families with affordable homeownership allowing them to thrive in their communities. Through the generous donation of land from The District of Peachland and the help and support of many volunteers, businesses and trades, the first duplex is ready for occupancy. Habitat for Humanity will be hosting a key dedication ceremony and open house on Jan. 30, 10 a.m., on site at 4912 Princeton Ave. Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate with the families, view the homes and enjoy a light snack. Habitat for Humanity Okanagan is proud to have served more than 27 families in our community and look forward to serving another two families later this year with the completion of the project. Habitat for Humanity Okanagan is located at 1793 Ross Rd. in West Kelowna with two ReStore locations at 1793 Ross Rd. in West Kelowna and 2092 Enterprise Way in Kelowna. ReStore is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Proceeds from the ReStore support Habitat for Humanity Kelowna build projects for Okanagan families.
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constantly playing with his physical image— makeup, hair styles, costumes—he rarely went to the extremes like some others who were caught up more in image than substance. Bursting into the spotlight during the explorative musical journey of the late 1960s, Bowie never shied away from taking a chance that his musical or lyrical adventures might blow up in his face or fail to make the music popularity charts. He simply said what he wanted to say without constantly demanding all the glitter and glory. In many ways Bowie was one of the true pioneers of music videos and painstakingly made sure that the visual components of his songs equalled the diversity or controversial expanse of his creation.
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quietly from cancer the past few years, not wishing to draw attention or empathy? For Bowie, such response would simply have become a burden or an excuse to slow down his creative process. Openly bi-sexual and a proclaimed pacifist Bowie was also politically astute and challenged those around him to stand up for a cause or a purpose and lead rather than just follow. Music was his vessel of inspiration and teaching. I chuckled at the
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Hockey is our national sport, or perhaps more accurately our national passion. National Hockey League, junior hockey, international hockey tournaments, minor hockey…at every level in rinks across the country that passion gets played out. For Kelowna Minor Hockey, like all minor hockey associations across Canada, the challenge is to focus and control that passion in a positive direction. The KMH walks the line between making it fun for youngsters to play at the house level, while also providing opportunity for higher level rep team players to pursue their dreams of perhaps one day playing in the NHL. While many Kelowna players have made that jump to junior hockey levels, only one Kelowna born and raised player has made the jump successfully to the NHL. That player is Josh Gorges, former captain of the Kelowna Rockets Memorial Cup winning team in 2004. Gorges wasn’t even drafted by an NHL team, but earned a free agent deal with San Jose Sharks and turned that opportunity into an NHL
career that has seen him make stops with the Montreal Canadiens and currently with the Buffalo Sabres. In West Kelowna, Edmonton Oiler defenceman Justin Schultz is the lone representative from that city. But the pressure to see potential realized, whether real or imagined, remains strong. Junior hockey players are meticulously scouted
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earning an NCAA scholarship to a hockeyplaying US school. But somewhere in there amidst all that pressure and passion, the role of minor hockey is to introduce the sport to youngsters, to keep it both fun and competitive based on the skill levels of particular teams. Eric Blais, the head coach for KMH, says minor hockey registration locally continues to be strong. There are close to 1,400 players in the KMH this season, playing on 81 teams, 15 of which are rep teams. Blais says working with all the minor hockey coaches has become
more organized than in past generations. Hockey Canada has drawn up coaching certification processes for every level of minor hockey. “The goal is to make sure parents are qualified at every level, and every level has a different certification process,” Blais said. “If parents don’t realize that when they step up to coach a minor hockey team, they find out pretty quick.” He says the time commitment given by coaches at the rep and house league levels is exemplary, one positive reflection of the passion that many of us have for
the game. “The time commitment is greater than a lot of people realize,” Blais explained. “Both our rep and house teams play in tournaments that are out of town. For instance, to go to Princeton for a game, it takes two hours to get there, two hours for the game and two hours to drive back.” It is why Coaches Corner fans every Saturday hear Don Cherry pontificate regularly about how minor hockey parents are the greatest people in the world. Blais said he understands that passion that drives the volunteer lifeblood of minor hockey across Canada. “It’s our national game, there is a lot of passion…it can be gratifying knowing you are working in a sport that means so much to Canadians and to be able to hopefully make it a positive experience for kids learning how to play the game.” Blais said the KMH adopted what is called an independent coach policy last year for its rep teams, responding to concerns from parents about coaches showing favouritism to their own
kids at the rep levels. “A lot of that was about optics, about the coach’s son getting an unfair benefit of having his dad as the coach,” Blais said. “But we’ve also had complaints in the past about independent coaches who favour certain players as well. He says the change in philosophy wasn’t intended to scare away qualified coaches with kids in minor hockey. “In the end, we want to weigh all the factors and get the most qualified person to coach so our kids and our minor hockey association have the best opportunity to grow and learn, and become better.” Blais said the coaching issues at the rep levels have come into play because of the growth in recent years, particularly in the Okanagan, of independent hockey academies. “The hockey academies present a challenge for us because we walk a fine line between focusing on our recreational level players and those who are at an elite level,” he said. “We have to be careful not to overreact one way or the other.”
Montreal the birthplace of hockey in Canada
Ice hockey is believed to have evolved from simple stick and ball games played in the 18th and 19th century United Kingdom and elsewhere. These games were brought to Canada and the United States and several similar winter games using informal rules were developed, such as “shinny” and
“ice polo.” The contemporary sport of ice hockey was developed in Canada, most notably in Montreal, where the first indoor hockey game was played on March 3, 1875. Some characteristics of that game, such as the length of the ice rink and the use of a puck,
have been retained to this day. Amateur ice hockey leagues began in the 1880s, and professional ice hockey originated around 1900. The Stanley Cup, emblematic of ice hockey club supremacy, was first awarded in 1893 to recognize the Canadian amateur champion and later became the
championship trophy of the NHL. In the early 1900s, the Canadian rules were adopted by the Ligue Internationale de Hockey sur Glace, the precursor of the IIHF and the sport was played for the first time in the Olympics in the Olympic Games
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of 1920. Stick-and-ball games date back to pre-Christian times. In Europe, these games included the Irish game of hurling, the closely related Scottish game of shinty and versions of field hockey. British soldiers and immigrants to Canada and the United States brought their stick-andball games with them and played them on the ice and snow of winter. In 1825, John Franklin wrote “The game of hockey played on the ice was the morning sport” on Great Bear Lake during one of his Arctic expeditions. A mid-1830s watercolour portrays New Brunswick lieutenant governor Archibald Campbell and his family with British soldiers on skates playing a stick-onice sport. Capt. R.G.A. Levinge, a British Army officer in New Brunswick during Campbell’s time, wrote about “hockey on ice” on Chippewa Creek (a tributary of the Niagara River) in 1839. In 1843 another British Army officer in Kingston, Ontario wrote, “Began to skate this year, improved quickly and had great fun at hockey on the ice.” In the same era, the Mi’kmaq, a First Nations people of Nova Scotia, also had a stick-andball game. Canadian oral histories describe a traditional stick-andball game played by the Mi’kmaq in eastern Canada, and Silas Tertius Rand (in his 1894 Legends of the Micmacs) describes a Mi’kmaq ball game known as tooadijik. Rand also describes a game played (probably after European contact) with hurleys, known as wolchamaadijik. Sticks made by the Mi’kmaq were used 9by the British for their games. While the game’s origins lie elsewhere, Montreal is at the centre of the development of the sport of contemporary ice hockey. On March 3, 1875, the first organized indoor game was played at Montreal’s Victoria Skating Rink between two nine-player teams. Instead of a ball, the
game featured a flat circular piece of wood. In 1876, the first game played in Montreal was reportedly “conducted under the Hockey Association was England’s field hockey organization. The number of teams grew, enough to hold the first “world championship” of ice hockey at Montreal’s annual Winter Carnival in 1883. After Lord Stanley of Preston was appointed by Queen Victoria as Governor General of Canada on June 11, 1888, he and his family became highly enthusiastic about ice hockey Stanley was first exposed to the game at Montreal’s 1889 Winter Carnival, where he saw the Montreal Victorias play the Montreal Hockey Club. The Montreal Gazette reported that he During that time, organized ice hockey in Canada was still in its infancy and only Montreal and Ottawa had anything resembling leagues. Stanley’s entire family became active in ice hockey. Two of his sons, Arthur and Algernon, formed a new team called the Ottawa Rideau Hall Rebels. Arthur also played a key role in the formation of what later became known as the Ontario Hockey Association, and would go on to be the founder of ice hockey in Great Britain. Arthur and Algernon persuaded their father to donate a trophy to be “an outward and visible sign of the hockey championship,” which has since become known to day as the Stanley Cup.
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The benefits of practise and competition One of the biggest issues surrounding the development of hockey players is the number of practises they have compared to the number of games they play, according to Hockey Canada. An ideal, realistic ratio is two practises for every one game played for ages 7 to 13. While some associations have no problem in meeting the recommended ratio, others have great difficulty in finding enough ice time to meet this ratio. Are games really necessary, or all they are cracked up to be? Not when you look at the stats below, especially if you are trying to develop skills: • Players will have the puck on their stick for an average of eight seconds per game. • Players will take an average of one to two shots per game. • Some 99 per cent of the feedback coaches
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give players is when they have the puck. Ironically, players only have the puck on their stick for 0.2 per cent of the game. • One efficient practise will give a player more skill development than 11 games collectively. If you look at these stats, how can we expect kids to develop when they are playing more games than practising? Studies show that the better kids are at something, the more they will enjoy it, and the longer they will play. Many kids quit hockey because they get to the level where they can’t compete due to lack of skill—therefore it is no longer fun. At the ages of five to seven, the practise to game ratio should be even higher (6:1) and realistically there is no need for formal games.
COMPETITION
Competition is a fact of life, and something we face in all aspects of society.
Competition is healthy, but there is a time and a place for it. Winning and losing should not be a priority for young players. Players should learn to compete in practise, and want to get better, but it needs to be put in the proper context by minor hockey coaches and parents. Let the kids play informal games, especially at ages five to six, don’t keep stats, wins and losses will become important enough down the road, but w hen they are just learning the game, let them learn without putting any pressure on them. For kids aged five up to seven, there is no need to play full ice, formal games. Playing half-ice or cross-ice games will create far more development. Consider the rationale offered by Hockey Canada for this way of thinking: • The rink was created for 10 adult skaters per
side; therefore, why should we expect young kids to play on the same size area? To look at it proportionally, adults would be playing on a rink the size of a soccer field. • During any game, the majority of play happens in one zone, soa large percentage of the ice is not being used anyway. • Kids need to learn to handle the puck in a confined area. • Half-ice or cross-ice
games allow for more kids to participate, rather than sitting on the bench. • A child’s version of a game is much different than that of an adult. Kids would rather be on the ice being active. If you ask them what their favourite part of hockey is they will say handling the puck, shooting, scoring, and skating. How much do they really get to do that in a formal game?
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Budding writers face deadline for short story contest Promising writers are being encouraged to sharpen their pencils, get the creative juices flowing, and finalize their submissions for the annual Okanagan Short Story Contest. The Feb. 1 deadline is fast approaching for this fiction writing competition sponsored by UBC
Okanagan’s Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies (FCCS), Kelowna Capital News and the Central Okanagan Foundation. The contest is open to all writers in the Southern Interior, and writers are encouraged to submit their original adult fiction stories that are 1,000 to 4,000 words in length (about four
Anne Fleming, FCCS associate professor who teaches creative writing, says the annual contest can often be a welcome acknowledgment that what they’re doing is worthwhile and worth continuing. “Story contests give you a deadline and a reason to revise and make your story the best it can be,” she said.
to 20 pages, typed, double-spaced). There is a $15 fee for each entry. Top prize is $500 and a week’s residency at the Woodhaven Eco Culture Centre in Kelowna. Second prize is $200 and $100 for third. The complete rules for the contest can be found online at okstorycontest.org/rules.
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Guest pianist to perform with OSO CONCERT Okanagan Symphony Orchestra Saturday, Jan. 23 Kelowna Community Theatre 1375 Water St This month, the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra welcomes Canadian guest pianist Angela Cheng to perform for the first time with the OSO. “Inspired by the intense creativity of Paris, we perform music inspired by poetry, love and jazz. Debussy’s symphonic poem Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun captures the sultry poetry of Mallarmé showing off our principal flute, Christine Moore,” said
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Blue Rodeo will perform in concert at Kelowna in Prospera Place on Jan.25. is one of her country’s national treasures. In addition to regular guest appearances with virtually every orchestra in Canada, she has also performed with many symphonies in the U.S. To learn more about the OSO, check ou the website okanagansymphony.com THEATRE Balloonacy Jan. 21-24 Bumbershoot Theatre 125-1295 Cannery Lane Kelowna
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Doc Willoughby’s 353 Bernard Ave. Kelowna The Kelowna Folk Club house concert series continues in 2016 presents singer Kate Weekes. For the past year, Weekes has performed in places stretching from Nanjing, China, to McDonald’s Corners in Ontario, to Haines Junction in the Yukon. She has a unique voice. often compared to fellow singer Suzanne Vega. Originally from Ontario, Weekes has spent the last 12 years based out of Whitehorse. She has fully embraced that lifestyle, from dog sledding to paddling on the nearby rivers, the experiences from which she shares in her music. Weekes is currently
touring with fiddler and viola player Keitha Clark. Tickets are $20/ person, will be available at ABC in Kelowna and Mad Hatter Bookstore in West Kelowna starting Jan. 18 as well as online, kelownafolkclub.ca. ART EXHIBIT What Does It Mean To Be The Problem? Opened Friday, Jan. 8 7 p.m. Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art Rotary Centre for the Arts 421 Cawston Ave. Kelowna The Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art expects to stir up a little stirs controversy with this upcoming exhibition. Copied from her family archive, Fern Helfand presents a life-sized photograph of a group of children at a costume party taken in 1961. In the picture, a young Caucasian boy’s cheeks are streaked with war paint as he proudly dons a feathered Indigenous
war bonnet. The little girl’s face is coloured black with chocolate Quik powder, and a black-skinned inflatable “Hug-a-Bug” doll dangles from her hand. This image lies at the axis of the exhibition, which is a collaboration between Helfand and three other UBC Okanagan artists of mixed heritages—Tannis Nielsen, Samuel Roy-Bois, and Neon Kohkom. The trio respond from their own perspectives on issues of cultural appropriation, stereotyping, racism and privilege aiming to challenge the viewer and to prompt thought about how they too might be implicated no matter how innocent their actions might be. The Alternator will host be an AlterKnowlege public discussion forum on racism and privilege Jan. 15, 7 p.m. The Okanagan arts community is also invited to creatively respond to
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Award, and a Juno Award nomination. With a soul-filled voice and commanding stage presence, Andersen has built a formidable following the old fashioned way—touring worldwide. Earlier this fall the award winning artist once again decamped from his New Brunswick home— this time to record his upcoming eighth fulllength album under the helm of producer Commissioner Gordon. “Gordon has worked with so many different people, like Santana and Quincy Jones, on so many historic albums,” said Andersen. “He has such a great approach and was able to tie-in so many new ideas to what I’ve done in the past without losing touch with my sound.” Joining Anderson on tour in his band are drummer Geoff Arsenault, bass player Steve Marriner and guitarist/keyboards Chris Kirby CONCERT Classified Monday, Feb. 29 8 p.m. Kelowna Community Theatre 1375 Water St. Classified is a revered and respected rapperproduce touring to promote his new album, “Greatful.” Classified hails from Enfleld, N.S., features hip-hop pioneer DJ Premier on the new album’s street track “Filthy” and rap icon Snoop Dogg on the lead single “No Pressure.” Classified, born Luke Boyd, uses witty wordplay over top a simplified, catchy beat and singalong chorus. He has found the secret
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Heat volleyball No. 1 after dropping Pandas Warren Henderson
showed throughout the whole weekend against a very good Alberta team,” said Manuel, UBCO’s head coach. “The Pandas jumped all over us the first night, but we buckled down and fought
back. “Saturday was similar, we were in tough after losing the second and third sets, but again the players wouldn’t give up. It’s about maturity and character, and our team
showed a lot of that this weekend.” On Friday, Brianna Beamish led the attack with 14 kills, while Michelle Jakszuk added 12, Megan Festival had 11 and Katie Wuttunee, nine. On Saturday, Festival delivered 19 kills, while Beamish had 16, and Emily Oxland piled up 49 assists, four blocks and 10 digs. Now in its fifth season at the CIS level, Manuel said the Heat program continues to evolve and break new ground. “It’s another step, to be able to beat the No. 1 team in the country and beat them twice, it’s a great indication of where we’re at as a team,” he said. “In the past we may not have handled it this way, but we went toe-totoe with them and came out on top. It’s been a long time since anyone has swept Alberta. “It shows the confidence and trust our players have in each other,” added Manuel. “Everybody believes in what we’re doing and it
particularly since the start of the 2015-16 season. “I think it’s been a pleasant surprise,” Mallette said of Johansen’s play. “I was quite hard on him throughout last season and early this season, I felt he needed to play with a little more urgency. And he’s just done a 180. “He’s not the strongest guy, he’s not going to overpower other guys, but he’s going to outsmart them,” Mallette added. “He’s working hard, he’s working smart, and rarely does he get beat. He’s been outstanding for us.”
A sixth-round bantam draft pick of the Rockets in 2012, Johansen said Mallette and the coaching staff has helped the 6-foot-1, 176-pounder find a better balance in his game. “There are times to be calm and poised, and there times to be get your nose dirty and be urgent, and I think Kris has taught me that,” Johansen said. “There’s a fine line between those two things, to make sure you know when to use those. Those attributes are important. “I’m just trying to make sure I get better everyday,
in every aspect of the game.” In addition to being more reliable in his own end, Johansen has stepped up his offensive game and has assumed the role as quarterback on the team’s power play. “That’s the fun side of the game to try and create from the back end and that comes with getting shots through… to run the power play the best I can, so that’s the funs side,” said Johansen. “Of course, as a defenceman, you have still got take care of your own end first.” And while there have
If the UBC Okanagan Heat women were issuing a statement, you can bet the Alberta Pandas and the rest of the Canada West conference received the message loud and clear. In a showdown of two of the nation’s top volleyball teams, the Heat took both matches from the No. 1-ranked Pandas over the weekend at the Kelowna campus gym. The result catapulted the Heat back to No. 1 in the CIS, a position they occupied to start the season. UBCO remains tied with Trinity Western for top spot in Canada West at 15-1, while Alberta slips to third at 13-3. Steve Manuel’s squad was pushed hard by the Pandas on both nights, but the Heat proved to be equal to the challenge. On Friday, the Heat lost the first set, then roared back for a 3-1 win (25-14, 25-20, 25-21). On Saturday, the Pandas were a set away
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In a battle for top spot, the UBC Okanagan women celebrated a two-game sweep of top-ranked Alberta in Canada West volleyball. from the victory but UBCO prevailed again, the time in a 3-2 nail-biter (25-16, 23-25, 11-25, 2521, 19-17) “Really, for me the big thing is just the character our players
shows in the execution.” With eight matches remaining in the regular season, the Heat has already nailed down a spot in the top four. The first-place finisher will earn an automatic berth in the Canada West Final Four playoff weekend. UBC Okanagan will have this coming weekend off before returning to action Jan. 29 and 30 against the UBC Thunderbirds (11-3).
25-17. “We were up against a monster, really, to play against an undefeated team, they’re the top program, defending champions two years in a row,” said Heat head coach Greg Poitras. “I think over the course of the weekend we got better, we were more consistent, some of our wing hitters, their numbers were quite a bit better than last night,
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The Alberta Golden Bears (16-0) were too much for the home side as the defending champs swept UBC Okanagan in Canada West men’s action at the Kelowna campus. Still, there were some positives for the Heat, who started Friday’s match well before falling to the unbeaten Bears 3-1 (25-22, 25-12, 25-17, 25-19). On Saturday, it was another strong start for the Heat but in the end a 3-0 defeat to a high-powered Alberta squad—27-25, 25-18,
been some predictable growing pains for Johansen and the rest of Kelowna’s youthful defensive corps, Mallette is pleased with their overall progress. “With Joe (Gatenby), Devante (Stephens) and Lucas as our oldest, veterans guys we are still young…but they’re all doing a good job,” he said. “Playing as long as we did last year and the experience those three got, has allowed them to excel as a group. Add in all our other young guys, and they’re all working hard. We’re happy with how the whole D is
We were up against a monster…they’re the top program, defending champions two years in a row.” Greg Poitras, Heat men’s coach so we’re happy about a couple changes and improvements we made there.” The Heat (3-13) now have a bye week next weekend before facing the UBC Thunderbirds on Jan. 29 and 30.
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With the losses of veterans Madison Bowey, Josh Morrissey and Cole Martin, the Kelowna Rockets coaching staff had some work to do this season with a young and relatively inexperienced defensive corps. The play of Lucas Johansen, for one, has helped bridge the gap for the defending WHL champs. The 18-year-old Port Moody native, who has emerged as one of the Rockets’ top defenders, had six goals and 25
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points through his team’s first 44 games and has become a valuable commodity playing in all situations. Rockets assistant coach Kris Mallette said Johansen’s development has been encouraging,
coming along.” Johansen’s play has earned him a trip to Vancouver next week, along with Rockets’ teammate Dillon Dube, for the CHL Top Prospects Game. Johansen is ranked 38th among North American skaters for the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, while Dube is 35th. Johansen and the Rockets are home for two games this weekend, as they take on the Tri City Americans on Friday and the Medicine Hat Tigers Saturday. @capnewsports
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The West Kelowna Warriors had a break from the grind of the BCHL schedule this week as they played host to a touring team from Austria in an exhibition game Monday at Royal LePage Place. The touring Red Bull Salzburg U20 team displayed plenty of speed and skill en route to an 8-6 win over the hometown Warriors. It was the first of four games for the Austrians against BCHL opponents over the next week. Red Bull built up a quick 4-0 lead on West Kelowna after 20 minutes, then stretched it to 8-1 before the Warriors rallied to make a game of it. The Warriors scored the last five goals, while outshooting the Austrians 21-10 in the third period, to make it close.
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Warriors’ defenceman Jake Harrison deflects a shot in front of goaltender Keelan Williams in exhibition action against Red Bull Salzburg (Austria) U20 on Monday at Royal LePage Place. Meanwhile, the Warriors went into Monday’s exhibition riding a three-game BCHL winning streak. After convincing 9-4 victory at home to Trail on Friday, the Warriors edged the Silverbacks 2-1 in Salmon Arm. Rookie defenceman Jake Harrison scored the game winner at 1:46 of the 3-on-3 session. Matthew Greenfield was superb in the West Kelowna net making 42 saves. The Warriors (26-152-0) return to action Friday when they visit the Vernon Vipers. On Saturday, West Kelowna is home to the Chilliwack Chiefs. Face off at Royal LePage is 7 p.m.
Rockets (17-8-2) move into a third place tie with the Vancouver Northwest Giants (16-8-4). Okanagan will head back on the road this weekend for the BCMML Showcase, featuring 10 teams at the Rochmond Oval. The Rockets will take on the Northeast Chiefs on Saturday and Sunday. The Rockets next home action is Friday, Jan. 29 against the South Island Royals, a make-up game from earlier in the season. On Jan. 30 and 31, Okanagan will host the Greater Vancouver Canadians.
A month after their last league games, the Okanagan Rockets returned to BCMML action on the weekend with a two-game sweep of the Kootenay Ice. On Saturday in Nelson, the Rockets prevailed 3-1. Lucas Cullen, Alec Zawatsky and Myles Mattila scored for Okanagan. On Sunday, Cullen scored two more in a 4-2 win over the Ice. Shawn Guison and Eli Zummack also scored for the Rockets. Cole Demers picked up both wins in the Okanagan net. With the wins, the
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Chiefs hope to break streak vs Princeton Posse On Saturday, the Summerland Steam beat Kelowna 4-2 at Rutland Arena. Jonathan Lee and Josh Johnston scored the Chiefs goals. Kelowna has been without goalie Brady Lenardon for the last two games. The 20-yearold from Kelowna has been serving as a backup for the WHL’s Kelowna Rockets. The Chiefs next home action is Friday against Grand Forks.
The Kelowna Chiefs look to put the brakes on a four-game KIJHL losing streak tonight when they visit the Princeton Posse. Face off at Princeton Arena is 7 p.m. The Chiefs skid reached four games after a pair of losses on the weekend. On Friday, in their first game in 10 days, Kelowna fell 5-1 in Armstrong to North Okanagan Knights. Jaden McNulty scored the lone goal for the Chiefs.
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The Immaculata Mustangs celebrate the B.C. Catholic basketball title for the second year in a row. The Mustangs are: (back, left) assistant coach Brian Grant, Katarina Routley, Mackenzie Horst, Nicole Hart, Ashlyn Day, Hannah Flynn cocoach Andrew Gini, co-coach Dino Gini, (front) Amanda Grant, Kate Johnson, Justin Puno, Ashley Prehofer, Gabby Cocar, Teaghan Wallace and manager Freya Vos.
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Golden repeat at B.C. Catholics With the vast majority of the 600-plus fans cheering against them, the Immaculata Mustangs faced their share of adversity on Saturday at Holy Cross High School. When all was said and done, the Mustangs rose to the occasion with a 50-49 victory over St. Thomas More to win their second consecutive B.C. Catholics high school girls basketball championship. “This was a great test for our girls,” said Mustangs’ assistant coach Brian Grant. “Playing in that type of hostile environment, with that type of pressure can’t be duplicated in practice. “Our girls fought hard to preserve the win and maintain their No. 1 provincial ranking.”
The Mustangs, the topranked team in B.C. at the AA level, took down their first two opponents with ease, defeating Arch Bishop Carney 68-20 and St. Thomas Aquinas 7531. In the B.C. Catholics final, the Mustangs jumped out to a 15-point lead at the half, but uncharacteristically missed nine layups in the third quarter. With their fans energized, STM rallied back to make a game of it in the fourth, before the Mustangs hung on at the end for the one-point win. Tournament MVP and first all-star Ashlyn Day had 22 of her game high 27 points in the first half. Guard Kate Johnson
was solid on defence, helping limit STM star guard Zion Corrales Nelson to just nine points. Nicole Hart, a presence at both ends of the floor, was named to the first allstar team and earned top defensive player honours. Grade 10 Mackenzie Horst played a key role in the final and was named a second team all-star, while Amanda Grant played her trademark hustling game, beating opponents to balls and pulling down backside rebounds. It was Immaculata’s fourth B.C. Catholics title, having won in 2003, 2004, 2015 and 2016. The Mustangs’ next tournament action is the Best of the West tourney Jan. 29 and 30 at KSS.
UBC Okanagan’s breakout season in Canada West women’s basketball continued with a two-game sweep of the Mount Royals Cougars over the weekend in Calgary. In the process, the Heat (8-3), under firstyear head coach Claire Meadows, has set a new team record for wins in a season. The previous high of six happened twice before, in 2012-13 and against last season. On Friday night, UBCO wasn’t at the top its game but prevailed over the last-place Cougars 44-40. “Although it wasn’t our best game the team was able to find a way to win, showing composure and some maturity when we face pressure or adverse situations,” said Meadows. The Heat was led by Shenelle Tamminen who scored 11 points. Point guard Claire Elliott followed with 10 points, while Kayla McFadden had eight. On Saturday, the Heat ramped up their game a notch to record a 68-53 win over Mount Royal, now 1-11. Captain Emily Kanester said the Heat’s “focus was on tenacity, owning the boards and taking advantage of the opportunities we had
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Fourth-year forward Kayla McFadden and the UBCO Heat women swept a pair of Canada West games from Mount Royal. from breaking the press.” Claire Elliott led the way with 16 points, as four Heat players hit double digits. McFadden followed Elliott with 13 points, while Chloe Kennedy had 12 points and Kanester, 11.
The Heat is tied for second in the Explorer Division with Thompson Rivers, two points back of MacEwan. The Heat’s next action is Friday in Prince George against the UNBC Timberwolves.
The Mount Royal Cougars turned aside the UBC Okanagan Heat, sweeping a weekend set from the Kelowna-based squad in Canasa West men’s action. The results leaves the Cougars, Heat and MacEwan all tied for the last playoff spot in the Explorer division. On Friday in Calgary, the Cougars scored a season-high 32 points en route to a 79-63 win. The Heat (5-7) was led by third year, Cameron Friesen who had 14 points coming off the bench. Cam Servatius added 12 points while second year Dean Johnston had 10. The Heat had ten of its twelve players contribute to the scoresheet and of their 63 points, 35 were from their bench. Aldrich Berrios and Randall Mosca, who combined for 52 points when these two teams last met in Kelowna, were held to just five points. On Saturday, a similar result saw the Heat fall 79-57. The Heat was led by senior Mitch Goodwin who scored 21 points. UBCO will head to Prince George next weekend to play the Timberwolves.
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Bryan Donohue is the new head coach of the West Coast League’s Kelowna Falcons. A six-time coach of the year in the NWAC Southern Region, Donohue is entering his ninth season at Mt Hood Community College in Oregon. Donhue replaces Billy Clontz, who guided the club for two seasons, including taking the Falcons to the WCL championship series in 2015. Donohue, who has a
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league titles in the Northwest Collegiate Baseball League in Portland, OR. “I’ve played in the league, and I’ve been wanting to get into the league for quite some time,” said Donohue. “I’m excited, and with a lot of connections from sending our players there and former players that have been involved in the WCL as well, I’m looking forward to building on the 2015 momentum.” Clontz was an integral part of the Falcons hiring
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Donohue, who is grateful for the opportunity. “Billy and I go way back and I have a tremendous amount of trust in him,” said Donohue, who played with Clontz at the collegiate level. “He’s given me a feel on the right way to go about putting together the
2016 team, and I think understanding his experience with WCL recruiting has really helped.” As for Clontz, the 29-year-old from Corvallis has accepted a full position with Ohlone College in San Jose. “We would like to thank Billy Clontz and
his staff for all their hard work over the last two seasons,” said Falcons’ GM Mark Nonis. “Billy was instrumental in getting the Falcons to the league championship series.” The Falcons open up the 2016 WCL season June 3 at home to the Bellingham Bells.
Gymnasts to B.C. Winter Games Seven female members of the Okanagan Gymnastics Centre have qualified for the B.C. Winter Games thanks to their performances at an artistic gymnastics trial event held in Kelowna on Jan. 9 and 10. Jillian Beaudreau, Grace Driver, Grace Akurienne, Camille Phillips, Kenedi Woodcox, Kayleigh Nicolson, and Mackenzie Carroll will be representing Zone 2 next month in Penticton. Coaches Heather Ivanitz and Jesse Jakins will be travelling with the team. The men’s artistic athletes attended their trial event prior to Christmas where Oliver Eisele, Brady Clegg, Willis Plant and Jack Nyrose qualified for the zone 2 team. They will be accompanied by their coach Jon Mason. The Okanagan Gymnastics Centre also hosted the Cobweb Invitational with record 175 participants. Top four finishers were:
• JO 3, 2008 category— Olive Fenske (first overall), Junelle Sabang, Izabelle Coetzee, Elisa Shoen and Talia Westwood. • JO 3, 2007—Haylee VanSteinburg, Eva Solano and Summer Houston. • JO 4, 2006-2007 category—Teagan Murray (first overall), Ava Gray, Taylor Morrison, Piper Campo and Jaelyn Spavor. • JO 4, 2005—Kate Levinsen and Kahlia Kadziolka. • JO 5—Miah Denis, Natalia Simeunovic , Thea Elma and Sydney Ortynski. • JO 6, 2005—Naomi Schraeder and Hailey Pritchard. • JO 6, 200—Hayley Zandee • JO 7 2003-2005— Kenedi Woodcox (first overall), Kayleigh Nicolson, Mackenzie Carroll and Taylor Bowden. • JO 7, 2000-2002— Emily Mackay (first overall) and Danica Graves. • JO 8—Jillian Beaudreau
(first overall), Grace Driver, Grace Akurienne, Camille Phillips and Braelyn Dillon. • JO 9—Jenna Mick (first overall), Vanessa Bulcock and Kamryn Greenhalgh. • Aspire 2 category— Amanda Jaggard (first overall), Kyleigh Crawford and Samantha Pelletier. Okanagan Gymnastics Centre also hosted the Interclub Performance Plus category where the athletes show their routines and earn a gold, silver or bronze ribbon depending on their scores. A gold is for a routine that scores 9.010.0, silver is 7.0-8.99 and bronze is less than 7.0 points. Athletes earning a gold overall were Jordan Hilverda, Katjana Geismayr, and Jordan Carson. Silvers were won by Jocelyn Stone, Ava Schraeder, Kaisha Knox, Shiphra Penner, Olivia Thonpson, Seija Bishop, Macy Eburne and Caiya Taylor-Ainslie.
McCall to lead U16s football in Vegas Rutland Voodoos’ field boss Peter McCall will serve as head coach of B.C.’s U16 team for the 2016 High Roller Football Showdown this week in Las Vegas. Three teams representing Football B.C.—Grade 8, U16 and U18 —will be competing against American allstar teams with players from Kansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Texas, Utah, Arkansas, Nevada and Puerto Rico. McCall, a former head coach of the Okanagan Sun, was the CJFL coach of
the year in 2010. Five players from the Kelowna Mission Lions will play on McCall’s team—Kieran Carter, Kyle Zakala, Matthew Klak, Nathan Tonogai and Marcus Athans. The B.C. U18 team will feature five members of the Mt. Boucherie Bears— Christopher Smith, Spencer Schmidt, Dayton Moore, Ty Troung and Zac Callaghan. Keysean Lyder, Isaac Athans and Garrett McCarthy from Kelowna will play on the Grade 8 team.
Learn to play lacrosse–free The Kelowna Minor Lacrosse Association will be holding two free Kinsmen Learn To Play sessions at the CNC early in the new year. No experience is required for the indoor sessions open to boys and girls 5 to 16 years old. Sticks and balls are available for those attending tonight and again Feb. 24
from 6 to 7:45 p.m., but participants are required to bring their own full-cage helmet and a jock/jill athletic support. A parent or guardian must also be on hand to sign a waiver before the sessions begin. For more information on the sessions and ‘The Fastest Game On Two Feet,’ go to the www.kelownalacrosse.ca.
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Crossing the stage last Saturday at Okanagan College’s first convocation ceremony of 2016, 20-year-old Amanda Schuffels from Kelowna was one of 310 students starting the year on the right foot with a valuable credential to help launch her dream career. Schuffels is graduating from the Water Engineering Technology (WET) diploma program. While classes for the two-and-a-half-year program only ended in December 2015, she’s already hard at work submitting applications and interviewing with local companies in the Okanagan. Born and raised in Kelowna, she hopes to stay close to home, which was a key deciding factor for studying at Okanagan College, along with the quality of education she received. “Okanagan College afforded me a handson education in labs and the co-op terms were hugely beneficial,” said Schuffels. “I was able to take pumps and valves apart, conduct chemical deliveries off of trucks, troubleshoot problems, and engage in lots of lab work. “It gave me real examples to speak about during interviews and I feel prepared for the job ahead.” In her first co-op term she spent eight months at the wastewater treatment plant in Trail. Her second co-op term was a four-month position at the water treatment facility in Lumby. Both allowed her to dive right into the industry and put to practical use the technical knowledge taught in class and labs. “Pursuing the WET program just made sense. Every city has irrigation plants, and water and wastewater treatment facilities, with jobs that require specialized training. I know it’s a
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Okanagan College winter convocation graduating student Amanda Schuffels with her daughter Scarlette. stable career choice,” she added. Gaining an education was top priority for Schuffels, who as a single mom cares for her three-year-old daughter Scarlette. “When I had my daughter at 17, lots of naysayers told me that I couldn’t pursue any further education. I didn’t let that stop me,” said Schuffels. “I love to learn and education is important to me. I wanted to do something that had purpose. It’s about providing for my daughter, but also being a role model to her.” Juggling the responsibilities of being a single parent, with a fulltime student workload, and holding a part-time job was not easy, but resources at the college facilitated Schuffels’ ability to balance it all, along with support from her family. “There are these great study rooms you can book for free at the college. It was a way to have my own space to study with no distractions and get the work done I needed to,” she reflected. Schuffels’ hard work has paid off as it has for the other 310 credential graduates taking part in last weekend’s convocation, comprised of 54 bachelor’s degrees, 18 associate degrees, 201 diplomas, and 37 certificates, at the convocation ceremony.
“I love to learn and education is important to me. I wanted to do something that had purpose. It’s about providing for my daughter, but also being a role model to her..” —Amanda Schuffels, Okanagan College graduate
This winter ceremony marks the first of six to be held in 2016. In June, the college will celebrate Trades Commencement, Spring Convocation, Vernon Convocation and Summer Convocation in separate events. In 2015 Okanagan College graduated more than 2,000 students from its programs.
Child outdoor play focus of study Advancing Early Childhood Educators’ (ECE) training curricula is to include the benefits of unstructured outdoor play for children’s well-being is no child’s play for Beverlie Dietze, Okanagan College’s director of learning and teaching. It’s serious work that just received a significant national funding boost. On Jan. 7, the Lawson Foundation announced funding for 14 projects across Canada as part of its $2.7 million Outdoor Play Strategy. Dietze—who is leading the Okanagan College project with education partners including Dr. Diane Kashin from Toronto’s School of Early Childhood Studies at Ryerson University, faculty at Lethbridge College in Alberta and at Northern College in Ontario, the Justice Institute of British Columbia and the Canadian Child Care Federation—received a $195,000 grant to develop a specialized training model for ECEs about children’s outdoor play that can be delivered in person or online, at no cost to participants. “Our research leading up to now has shown a serious gap across the country in accessible and affordable training about the immense benefit outdoor play has on children’s development,” said Dietze. “Our aim is to provide the tools and necessary knowledge about outdoor play discovery and learning
contribution,” that will encourage expressed Hamilton. those teaching our “Ultimately, our children to make collective goal is to it a priority in their get children outside programming.” to play, imagine, and The project will explore,” explains develop 12 threeDietze. hour modules that “Outdoor play will cover topics has been proven such as open to boost children’s space, intelligent Beverlie Dietze overall health and materials, physical wellness, academic literacy, indigenous performance, self-esteem and outdoor play practices, risk taking, connections to environmental accessibility, and diversity in aesthetics and sustainability.” children’s outdoor play needs. Among 263 national letters It is aimed at 400 current ECEs of intent received by the Lawson working in childcare centres in Foundation, 12 proposals were Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario, along with ECE faculty selected to be a part of the strategy, at Canadian post-secondary plus an additional two proposals institutions in order to help propel that were previously funded the training of the future labour complete the group of 14. force. Dietze has been recognized as a “We are always proud to leading Canadian research expert in exemplify how Okanagan College the field of outdoor play as part of contributes to the advancement early childhood education. of Canadian post-secondary Recently, she worked with education by innovation in teaching landscape architects in the methods,” said Okanagan College Okanagan to innovate new president Jim Hamilton. playground spaces and with the “Beverlie’s accomplishment Nova Scotia Department of Health with developing this project and Wellness supporting their demonstrates how we achieve our outdoor play agenda. commitment to excellent teaching, Her first textbook Foundations of programming and applied research. Early Education (2006) was the first “We thank the Lawson Canadian-authored ECE textbook Foundation for their support focused on children’s outdoor play in making this project a reality spaces. through this important funding
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Born in Vancouver on January 22, 1938, Terry passed away peacefully in Kelowna on January 13, 2016. He is survived by his sister Margie (Jack) Hatanaka and many nieces and nephews whom he loved and spent time with at sporting events and fishing, being an all around great uncle. A special thank you to Dr. Swart and Dr. Wickstrom. Terry will be laid to rest with his mother and father at the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,donations may be made to the Sutherland Hills Rest Home (Recreation Department), 3081 Hall Road, Kelowna, BC, V1W 2R5 where they took excellent care of Terry for the last five years.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marcel, on January 14, 2016 in Kelowna, BC at the age of 73. Survived by his loving wife, Betty; daughters Brigitte (Tony) Diemand of Kelowna, Diane (Germano) Gal Ferreira of Belgium, and Nicole (Adam) Houghtaling of Brandon, Manitoba; 6 grandchildren, Jonah, Julia, Joseph, Jennifer, Simone and Joaquim; 1 sister, Gilberte (Francis) Laverriere and 7 brothers, Leon, Louis (Raymonde), Paul (Jeanine), Gustave (Christine), Andre, Gerard (Sylvianne) and Bernard (Marcelle) all of France, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Marcel is also remembered by sister-in-law Louise, and brother-in-law Paul of Edmonton. Predeceased by his parents, Emile (Ida) and sister Chrisiane Poencet. A funeral service will be held at a later date. Special thanks to the staff at KGH 4A and B, and Hospice house for their compassionate care. No flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Research Society P.O. Box 4613 STN E Ottawa, ON K1S 1P7 or Central Okanagan Hospice House 2035 Ethel Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2Z6. Arrangements entrusted to Everden Rust Funeral Services, condolences may be offered at www.everdenrust.com
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Design Life: The new 2016 colour trend Every time a new year rolls around, a brand new trendy colour du-jour is announced to the world, representing what’s to come in the world of fashion, beauty, and design. For 2016, the new coveted colour hue may surprise you. It’s the blending of two shades—Rose Quartz and Serenity—chosen as the Pantone Colour of the Year. “As consumers seek mindfulness and well-being as an antidote to modern day stresses, welcoming colours that psychologically fulfill our yearning for reassurance and security are becoming more prominent,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Colour Institute “Joined together, Rose Quartz and Serenity demonstrate an inherent balance between a warmer embracing rose tone and the cooler tranquil blue, reflecting connection and wellness as well as a soothing sense of order and peace.” According to Pantone, the soulful combination of Rose Quartz and Serenity also challenges traditional perceptions of colour association. Many parts of the world are experiencing a gender blur as it relates to fashion, which has in turn impacted colour trends throughout all other areas of design. This more autonomous approach to colour is overlapping with societal movements toward gender
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equality and fluidity, the consumer’s increased comfort with using colour as a form of expression, and a generation that has less concern about being typecast or judged based upon the tones and colours they choose to adorn themselves with. Rose Quartz is described as “a persuasive yet gentle tone that conveys compassion and a sense of composure. Serenity is “weightless and airy, like the expanse of the blue sky above us, bringing feelings of respite and relaxation even in turbulent times.” How can you incorporate these two airy and whimsical shades in your own spaces this year? The answer is simple: Find small and coveted trinkets and treasures you can easily switch out with these zen-inducing hues. Decorative quartz chunks, candles, pillows for a neutral sofa, or artwork laced with hints of both shades. And consider mixing in other supporting tones in navy
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Residents of Central Green, Kelowna’s newest master-planned community, will offer residents all the benefits of parkside living. Planned for development in 2017, Rowcliffe Park has an estimated value of $4.4 million and will expand over two hectares (five acres). The community park is set out as Priority 1 in the City of Kelowna 2030 infrastructure plan, which goes before city council later this month. “Green, open space spawns recreation—and recreation encourages people to live healthier lifestyles,” said Randy Shier president of Mission Group Homes, the developer behind three residential ‘green’ buildings to be built alongside the community park. “We know that people value the time they spend in city parks, whether walking a dog, throwing a ball or having a picnic,” said Shier. “These spaces contribute to our sense of community. We are planning Central Green to be active, greener, and more walkable, offering places where children can play and you can meet your neighbour.” The city’s plan for Rowcliffe Park includes a perimeter walking/biking circuit and a field area for informal games of soccer or football. The Buckland Plaza entrance will feature a
children’s playground, while on the east side will be a small stage for performing arts, adjacent to the first Central Green building off Richter Street. Community gardens as well as a fenced off-leash dog park are featured along the park’s south edge along Rowcliffe Avenue. The park’s south entrance is planned through an arbour walkway leading to the existing heritage tree that will remain on the site. Shier believes not only the park amenities, but the health and environmental benefits of park-side living will attract homeowners to the new development. “Anyone who has walked through a park on the first sunny day of spring has experienced the wonder and benefits of the outdoors,” said Shier. “All of this is just steps from your home at Central Green.” Starting in the low $200,000s, Central Green condominiums will have one- and two-bedroom homes with several two-storey loft options. Mission Group will open its Discovery Centre and Display Home in February with occupancy of the first building estimated for the fall of 2017. Those interested in living at Central Green can sign up to stay informed at centralgreen.ca.
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BREN ID#390511
7 YEARS DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR MALE
4 YEARS PERSIAN LONG HAIR MALE
Babe is a calm, well mannered boy looking for a calm & quiet family and home. He dislikes commotion and is very timid at first, but warmed up quickly to his foster family and became an extreme love bug. Being a Ragdoll makes him easy going, affectionate and in need of a guardian to bond with. If you love big cats and cuddling, then Babe is exactly what you are looking for.
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CAPTAIN JACK
BABE ID#387178
ID#383639
Bren was literally saved from the streets, was neutered and has been dubbed ‘Happy Paws’ because of his love to knead when happy. He appreciates a warm bed, full stomach, attention and would love a calm, quiet home of his own, as change & commotion stress him out. If you have been looking for a cat like Bren come down and introduce yourself.
KITTEN DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR MALE
Captain Jack is a shy little guy who needs to be shown lots of love to come out of his shell. He has been getting lots of socialization at the shelter, ensuring that he will become more comfortable around people. He is very playful with the other kittens, is good with cats and is house trained. If you have the time, patience and devotion to make Capt Jack the love of your life, then come down and spend some time getting to know him. He can hardly wait to meet you.
4 YEARS DOMESTIC MED HAIR FEMALE
Koi was brought to the shelter by a kind person who found her on the streets. She is unsure of fast movements and loud noises, but likes to interact and would love a calm home to call her own. She is house trained, good with other cats and would love to show you what a best friend she could be if only given the chance. If you would like to meet Koi as the staff to set up a one on one meet and greet with her.
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AD SIZE 2 col x 4”
MORTEY ID#390689
Mortey is here with his sibs Wilfred and Franco and they are looking for their forever home. Being relatively young they love to wrestle and play and are very social and intelligent and because of their bonding, they MUST go to a home together. And really...3 is no more trouble than 1! If you are looking to add some entertainment to your home with a minimum of fuss and mess, then these 3 amigos are just right for you.
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Be Vigilant! For some time now, many dogs have been lost or stolen in Kelowna and the surrounding areas. Get to know your neighbours, and their pets, too, as this crime of stealing pets is growing at an alarming rate.
Prevent this outrage. Contact your local SPCA for lost or found pets.
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SONSHINE ID#390090 7 YEARS DOMESTIC LONG HAIR MALE
Sonshine has a rough go at life, as we found him abandoned at the Shelter doors. He is a quiet, shy boy who likes to interact, as long as it is calm and slow. A home with a warm couch and lots of cuddles is in his best interest and yours. If you feel you have the perfect home and can offer Sonshine the love & patience it will take to make him the best he can be, come down and spend some time getting to know him.
SONY ID#390370 6 MONTHS DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR MALE Sony has a shy personality, but we feel that in the right home he could be your perfect match. All he needs is a quiet calm environment with a guardian who will nuture him with love, patience and kindness and you can watch him blossom under your care. If you feel you have what it takes to make Sony the best boy he can be, ask the staff to set up a meet and greet with him.
TULIP ID#390908
ZACKIE ID#388030
9 YEARS DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR FEMALE
7 YEARS DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR FEMALE
Tulip was found by kind people who brought her to the shelter. Staff tried to find her owner with no luck, but it looks like she has been on the streets for some time. Tulip is now eagerly awaiting a permanent home of her own. She is much appreciative of a warm place to lay her head, a full stomach and the love and attention from people. A home with a loving family is now what she is seeking. Please come introduce yourself.... she is worth it!
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Zackie is looking for her ‘forever home’ after a rough start to her life. She is so ready to be a part of a loving family and cannot wait for someone to take the time to show her how much love there is in the world. She purrs and purrs and will roll over for belly rubs. Once you start petting her, she will be your friend forever. If you feel you have warm spot in your home and heart please don’t hesitate to come down and meet her.
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SUSTAINING THE NEW YOU Prices Effective January 21 to January 27, 2016.
100% BC Owned and Operated PRODUCE
MEAT
Organic Fair Trade Blueberries from Chile
Organic Fair Trade Red Grape Tomatoes from Del Cabo, Mexico
125g pkg
1pt pkg
2.98 3.98 Texas Rio Star Grapefruit
Farmcrest Whole Specialty Frying Chicken
Imported Grass Fed Free Range New York Strip Steaks value pack
3.99lb/ 8.80kg
9.99lb/ 22.02kg
BC Grown Ambrosia Apples
2.27kg bag
Organic Pork Back Ribs
5.99lb/ 13.21kg
1.68lb/3.70kg
GROCERY gourmet and hazelnut hemp 750g • product of BC
8.99
Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Fresh and Tetra Beverages
SAVE
UP TO
assorted varieties 1.89L • product of USA
33% 3.99 - 4.99 Level Ground Organic Fair Trade Coffee
SAVE
31%
assorted varieties product of Tanzania/Colombia 454g
30%
While quantities last. Not all items available at all stores. We reserve the right to correct printing errors.
29% 6.99
assorted varieties 200ml or 500ml
Regular Retail Price
UP TO
34%
5.99
assorted sizes product of Canada
Assorted Sizes and Varieties
125g pkg
White or Black
assorted varieties
SAVE
UP TO
30%
2.79 – 3.69
Regular Retail Price
Pearl’s Frozen Perogies 600g • product of BC
assorted varieties
20% off
Double Chocolate Delight Cake Slices
3.49
assorted varieties 400g • product of Canada
.99 – 2.39
Natural Factors Echinamide Anti-Cold or Antiviral Remedies
GLUTEN FREE 200g
Arayuma Organic Coconut Milk and Spices
SAVE
1.99/100g
Faith Farms Cheese
assorted sizes • product of BC
Ecoideas Organic Chia
Regular Retail Price
33%
assorted varieties
31%
5.99 mozzarella 8.79
UP TO
Sunrise Dessert or Mandarin Tofu
New Roots Vitamin D3 Liquid or Ultra B Complex
20% off
SAVE
5g
2.19 10g
UP TO
2/6.98
370 - 430g • product of BC
5 - 10g • product of USA
SAVE
assorted varieties
Rocky Mountain Frozen Flatbread Gourmet Pizza assorted varieties
assorted varieties
39% 3/3.99
Grimm’s Ham
85g • product of USA
30%
GimMe Organic Roasted Seaweed Snacks UP TO
1.99/100g
assorted varieties
SAVE
30% 20.99 SAVE
2.99 – 4.49 Chips
Theo Organic Chocolate Bars
1L • product of Canada
Select Varieties and Sizes
25% off
3.29 Salsa
assorted varieties
WELLNESS Ascenta NutraSea + D Fish Oil
32%
Canadian Heritage Organics Organic Maple Syrup
SAVE
Choices’ Own Sesame Ginger or Roasted Scallion Tofu Salad
assorted sizes • product of Canada
UP TO
41% 2/6.98
2/6.98
354ml • product of BC +deposit +eco fee
assorted varieties
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210 - 240g • product of Canada
assorted varieties
Que Pasa Organic Tortilla Chips and Salsa
assorted varieties product of Canada • 500g
assorted varieties
Happy Planet Organic Cold Pressed Juice Blends
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Greek Gods Yogurt
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Leclerc Cookies (Celebration, Praeventia)
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The Granola King Handmade Granola
33%
two varieties 500g
pre frozen
4.98
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Harvest Bacon
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Stoneground Wholegrain Bread 2 varieties 530-575g
Or Wholesome Country Sourdough Bread
4.99
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