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Lac la Hache resident Peter Vogler competed in the six-dog class at the Cariboo Challenge Jack Gawthorn Memorial Sled Dog Race at the 108 Heritage Site on Jan. 30-31. Vogler was one of a few mushers from the South Cariboo area.

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Vote set for future of treaty process Northern Shuswap members prepare for Treaty referendum on Feb. 11

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An important step in a historic treaty negotiation involving First Nations in this region will be taken next week. The Canim Lake Band near 100 Mile House is one of four Northern Secwepemc (Shuswap) te Qelmucw (NStQ) bands involved in the BC Treaty Process since 1993. The treaty negotiations with the federal and provincial governments cover a wide range of issues surrounding territory, governance and resources, and are seen by some as a path toward greater self-determination for First Nations. Close to 600 of the NStQ’s 2,500 members are eligible to vote in a referendum on

Feb. 11 on whether to pursue the treaty negotiations further. The First Nations bands include Tsq’escen’ (Canim Lake), Stswecem’c/Xgat’tem (Canoe Creek/Dog Creek), Xats’ull/Cmetem’ (Soda Creek) and T’exelc (Williams Lake). The Northern Shuswap Tribal Council and its affiliated NStQ Treaty Group is holding the Agreement-inPrinciple (AiP) referendum on Feb. 11 with community polling stations open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. NStQ band members 18 years of age and older are eligible to vote at their own bands’ polling station only. The referendum will decide whether the NStQ membership wishes to continue into the final negotiations stage (Stage 5) of the

six-stage made-in-BC Treaty Process. It is not a vote on the Treaty itself. The yes-or-no question is: “Do you support the recommendation of the NStQ Leadership Council to proceed to Final Agreement Negotiations?” Stage 5 can take anywhere from three to five years to complete, says an NStQ spokesperson. “Once a ‘final agreement’ is negotiated, the NStQ membership will be holding a final vote whether to accept the treaty, before the ‘Implementation’ (Stage 6) can begin,” says Brad McGuire, the Northern Shuswap Treaty Society’s communications co-ordinator. “The NStQ Leadership feels they need the support of the community members

themselves, before moving forward in the process. They truly want this to be a ‘people’s process’ and not driven by only the governments of Canada, B.C. and the NStQ leadership.” Over the past year, the treaty teams have held community meetings, urban meetings (for those members who live elsewhere – Vancouver, Kamloops, and Prince George), and more recently in the past couple of months have been meeting directly with families in their homes to provide as much information about the treaty as possible, McGuire says, adding “So members cast an informed vote on Feb. 11.” Referendum results will be available after 10 a.m. on Feb. 12. In a video posted on the NStQ Treaty Facebook

page, leaders from the four First Nations involved discuss the importance of the negotiations, which include territorial claims. “Our lands have always sustained us,” Canim Lake Band Chief Mike Archie says in the video clip. “Our lands hold the story and our lands define who we are.” The five polling stations are Canim Lake Indian Band (Tsq’escen’) – Canim Lake Band Administration Building; Williams Lake Indian Band (T’exelc) – Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium; Soda Creek Indian Band (Xats’ūll) – Soda Creek Health Station; Stswecem’c/Xgat’tem First Nation (Canoe Creek/Dog Creek Indian bands) – Rosie Seymour Gymnasium and Dog Creek Community Centre.

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This year’s Cariboo Challenge Jack Gawthorn Memorial Sled Dog Race attracted 30 teams and hundreds of onlookers to the course at the 108 Heritage Site on Jan. 30-31. Last year’s event, scheduled for mid-January, was cancelled due to lack of snow, prompting organizers to move it to the end of January this year. However, a rapid thaw a few days before the event had the ground crew hauling in snow and shovelling it on to the trails for three days, says Craig Conklin. The teams competed in races of varying lengths over both days of the event. Teams of four dogs covered a four-mile course; six-

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Five-year-old Harleigh Dutton travelled all the way from Pinehurst, Idaho with her parents to compete in this year’s Cariboo Challenge 2016 Jack Gawthorn Memorial Sled Dog Race, held at the 108 Historical Site, Jan 30-31. Dutton has been driving a sled dog since she was two years old. She completed a two mile loop driving the team on her own with her mother, Tammy, following her for safety on a snowmobile. She was the only junior competitor in this year’s event.

dog teams raced for six miles; and teams of 10 dogs had a 10-mile route. The junior class, for those aged 12 and under, had one par-

ticipant: a five-year-old who travelled from northern Idaho to compete, Conklin says. He adds her two-dog team completed the two-mile course in slightly more

than eight minutes. “She’s been running dogs since she was two. She’s really serious.” Other teams came from as far afield as Alberta, Prince

George and northern British Columbia, and Chilliwack to compete in one of the few remaining courses in the province. Conklin says there were 100 to 150 people watching the races at any given time. “People tend to come and go throughout the day.” The Psalm 23 Society provided breakfast and lunch at the site on both days, as a fundraiser for the group, and the local Tim Hortons mobile van set up at the 108 Heritage Site to supply coffee and hot chocolate. Conklin notes that Tim Hortons donated the proceeds to the South Cariboo Search and Rescue, which had members on-site throughout the event, and to the Cariboo Challenge organization.

Potential closure for Bridge Lake

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A Bridge Lake parent is unhappy with a recent decision by School District #27 (SD27) school board. At their Jan. 26 school board meeting, SD27 school trustees decided to start a 90-day public-consu lt at ion process for the potential closure of Bridge Lake Elementary School at the end of the current school year. In considering the potential closure, the board stated it con-

sidered the following factors: • Enrolment There were 27 students in 2013/14; 20 students in 2014/15; six students in 2015/16, and there are 13 eligible students in the Bridge Lake School catchment area. • Budget Ministry grants for rural schools and assists school boards by providing extra financial support for lower enrolments. Schools with an enrolment between nine and 110 students receive $162,400, but

when the enrolment declines to eight or fewer, the Ministry grant is reduced to $77,325, which is less than 50 per cent. • Proximity to another school Bridge L ake Elementary School is 38 kilometres away from Horse Lake Elementary School. School board chair Tanya Guenther notes that since 2013, the school board has closed four schools due to district-wide school enrolment capacity and budget-constraint issues, and one school

due to damage caused by flooding. “It is disappointing to now be faced with considering the closure of the Bridge Lake Elementary School due to declining enrolment. We understand this may have a major impact to the community of Bridge Lake.” Bridge L ake Elementary School Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) chair Piri DeVries says she is disappointed about the way SD27 handled the

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decision-making process because the parents were not notified the trustees would be discussing the issue at a board meeting. “We didn’t hear anything about it until it was done and they gave us one day’s notice to come to a meeting at the school to talk about. I was away at a conference in Arizona and the other parents weren’t able to go either.” Continued on A16

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event. She just pulled up her sleeves and said ‘what can I do to help’. “I feel extremely fortunate to have her in our community and willing to give her time to these events.” Armstrong thanks all the businesses that donated to the Merchant Baskets, the media, and the people who supported the event and those who came out to enjoy it.

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The turnout for the Cariboo Challenge Family Fun Night on Birch Avenue was down about 200 from the previous year, but key organizer Lucille Armstrong says she thought the event “went well” just the same. “There were weather issues with the snow and the Wranglers game was going on and we were a little bit later in the month in January. We had a bit of a struggle there, but all in all, I thought it went really well.” However, Armstrong says the service groups and other organizations in the community hall were happy because they had a lot of people come through and “they were being happy and having a great time.” She notes the children’s games in front of the community hall were extremely busy. “It was amazing and we had more participants than last year.” However, the Whacky Games and Races in the Donex Pharmacy & Department Store parking lot did fare so well, she says, adding it had poor lighting and people could not see very well. “It was pretty quiet down at that end [of Birch Avenue]. We gave

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it our best shot, but it will have to be changed up next year.” She thanks the merchants for the donations to the Merchant Baskets, which were won by: Children, Robin Fry; Teen, Isabella Cibrian; and adult, June Sund. Armstrong says the main attraction was the broomball games and they were great, with the competitors having a lot of fun for the eightteam, single-knockout tourney. “There was a little bit of roughness but nobody got hurt and the spectators just loved it.” She notes the Sunrise Ford team won the event and donated its $2,000

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Green Lake Snowmobile Club The Green Lake Snowmobile Club provides members and visitors with 90 kilometres of trails, which wind there way through the South Green Lake area. These trails have new signage, including area maps, and are maintained and groomed regularly – weather and snow con-

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100 Mile Snowmobile Club The 100 Mile Snowmobile Club maintains around 100 kilometres of trails – mostly the Gold Rush Snowmobile Trail from 70 Mile House Ten-ee-ah Lodge – and they are well signed. The club grooms sections of the trails and in and around the clubhouse as weather and conditions permit. These are family friendly trails that provide safe rides. Sledders can access Moose Meadows or Moose Valley canoe route trail system and get to Helena Lake, which are popular with families, and down to 70 Mile House. Clubhouse: 900 Ainsworth Rd. Turn onto Ainsworth Road off Highway 97 at 99 Mile just before (heading north) or past (heading south) the railway overpass. Contact: Al Reichardt – home: 250-791-6322 or cell: 250-706-9825 Memberships: single $80 and family - $120 All membership dues cover membership to the 100 Mile Snowmobile Club, which includes membership to the BC Snowmobile Federation, and should give you a discount on your liability insurance. Membership director: Laurie at 250-3953663 Guided rides: No Events: No Information: Go to bcsf.org and click on 100 Mile Snowmobile Club.

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Federation, and should give you a discount on your liability insurance. Information: Marcel DeRepentigny – 250395-5363 Guided Rides: There are two rides a week and sledders will have to pack a lunch. In February, club members make a trip to Wells for a few days of riding. Information: Norm McCartney at 250-395-3557 Events: The club has several social events. Information: web: Interlakessnow mobileclub or email: ilsnowmobileclub@ gmail.com

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Proposed Amendments to Boundaries of Old Growth Management Areas within the 100 Mile Natural Resource District Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 93.4 of the Land Act, and for the purposes of the Forest and Range Practices Act, the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations is proposing amendments to Old Growth Management Area (OGMA) boundaries in the 100 Mile House Natural Resource District. The proposed amendments are to address the following situations: • Past harvest of beetle-killed pine within the OGMA, and the subsequent need to replace the harvested OGMA with an equivalent area of new permanent OGMA; • Changes in ecosystem mapping which determine the percent targets and/or distribution of required OGMAs. Maps showing the proposed OGMA amendment areas may be viewed at the 100 Mile House Natural Resource District office in 100 Mile House (300 Cariboo Highway 97). In addition, the maps can be accessed online at: https://www.for.gov.bc.ca/TASB/SLRP/100_Mile_House__LUOR_OGMA_ Amendment.html The public is invited to comment on the proposed amendments during a 60-day review period ending March 31, 2016. Written comments may be sent to: “OGMA Comments,” 100 Mile House Natural Resource District, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, PO Box 129, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0 or via email to DMHOGMAcomments@gov.bc.ca using the subject line “OGMA Comments.”

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Financial Focus Resolve to make the most of your RRSP

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‘Anybody venturing out into backcountry should have avalanche safety training’ A “must do” course for anyone sledding in the mountains is coming up, following a

well-attended avalanche training session held by South Cariboo Search & Rescue in 100 Mile House on Jan. 16. The upcoming Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 Course in 100 Mile House on Feb. 27-28 will focus on understanding and planning for the risks involved when riding in avalanche terrain. It’s being organized by Trigger Point Snow

Services, in conjunction with the Mica Mountain Riders Association. While the course is geared for snowmobilers, it’s still very useful for other backcountry users like skiers, says instructor Shane Gunn. The course covers pre-planning, how to read forecasts and how to plan your trip, safe travelling techniques through the mountains, terrain assessment,

self rescue, companion rescue and how to use specific tools like shovels and beacons. “It’s a very in-depth course,” says Gunn. “Mountain sledding is one of the fastest-growing winter sports. We’re getting a huge influx of users out at the

Mica Mountain area. Anybody venturing out into the backcountry should have avalanche safety training. They should be taking one of these courses.” According to Trigger Point’s website, the Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 Course

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Enjoy Family Day

Pot not the golden goose

ourteen years ago, B.C. Marijuana Party candidate Joshua McKenzie ran in the staunchly conservative provincial riding of Fort Langley-Aldergrove. He spent a memorable all-candidates meeting answering every question with one sentence: “If government legalized and taxed marijuana, there would be plenty of money for health care, education and other priorities.” By the end of the meeting, people were chanting his answer along with him. McKenzie only drew 674 votes, but the belief that legalizing and taxing marijuana could pay for everything has only grown since 2001. The examples south of the border, however, seem to suggest that the truth is very different. With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s campaign promise to “design a new system of strict marijuana sales and distribution,

with appropriate federal considering the federal and provincial excise taxes government is projecting applied,” Canada is closer to collect $290 billion than ever before to seeing in revenue this year, the what kind of tax money additional cash from can be wrung out of the pot marijuana would amount to industry. an increase of 0.22 per cent. A 2012 study Marijuana estimated legalization national advocates often marijuana sales argue that at $4.6 billion enforcement per year. That’s costs will dip, too. total revenue, However, that not potential isn’t the case thus taxes. Indeed, the far in Colorado, taxes generated as police there from marijuana have asked for Jordan are likely to be more resources Bateman far less than to try to stamp suggested in out the organized recent years. crime networks In Colorado, the first that controlled marijuana United States state to production and sales for legalize pot, tax revenue decades. Further, the black from marijuana is on pace market is still in operation to hit $126 million this as people seek cheaper, taxyear on $923 million worth free marijuana. of sales. If Canada used a And that’s the real Catchsimilar tax rate, it would 22. How do you regulate generate $628 million in and tax marijuana when the taxes per year. black market can provide it That might sound so much cheaper? like a lot of money, but If you push marijuana

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ritish Columbians will be celebrating Family Day this coming weekend (Feb. 6-8). B.C. started celebrating Family Day on the second Monday in February in 2013. It was a bit of a catchup to other provinces in the country that already celebrated Family Day, so the B.C. Liberal government declared the second Monday of the month as Family Day. The idea was to give British Columbians another long weekend, so they could spend more time with their families. It would give families another day to travel to visit their relatives. That’s great if they live in B.C. because Albertans celebrate Family Day on the third Monday of February. Apparently, the B.C. Liberals wanted to have a special Family Day in B.C. that we wouldn’t have to share with the other provinces, which have their Family Day long weekend a week later. Being resilient, we British Columbians soon adapted to our special long weekend by celebrating our families in our own communities. We started slowly with a few gatherings that could be enjoyed by our families. Some of the events were new and remain with us today. Others are long-standing events that have been tweaked a bit to add some family flavour that entices parents and grandparents to try something with their loved ones. Such is the case in the South Cariboo and here in 100 Mile House. Here are some of the things our families can do together this coming long weekend. On Feb. 6, we could take family fishing at the Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Ice-Fishing Derby. Fishing is a great family event and something children remember for the rest of their lives. The 100 Mile Nordics Ski Society is inviting everyone to come up to the 99 Mile Trails and check out a couple of free events – skiing or snowshoeing – and they have rentals on Feb. 6 and 8. For a bit of a blast to the past, the Third Annual Interlakes Outhouse Races are going at the Interlakes Service Centre on Highway 24 on Feb. 7. On Feb. 7, The Green Lake Snowmobile Club is hosting its annual Snowarama Poker Ride at the clubhouse (176 Green Lake South Rd.) with registration at 10 a.m. and the first sled out at 10:30. On Feb. 8, celebrate Family Day on the slopes at the Mt. Timothy Ski Area with 50 per cent off lift tickets for all ages, or enjoy Family Day at the Lake Of The Trees Bible Camp from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take the family out to a hockey game and watch the 100 Mile House Wranglers host the Kamloops Storm at the arena on Feb. 8, with the puck dropping at 4 p.m. On Feb. 8, there will be a Family Skate at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre from noon to 1 p.m. Admittance is by donation to Kindergym. Check out the details on pages B3 and B3 in this edition of the 100 Mile House Free Press, and take a day off to have fun with your family.

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taxes to tobacco levels, will you keep people buying contraband? Would a critical mass of people pay a premium for pot when they can get it the old fashioned way at much lower prices? Marijuana is – and would remain – the same, unless the price of the legal product was lower than the black market price, which would only happen if the government decided to forgo some of its potential tax revenue. Marijuana legalization is coming, thanks to newly elected Prime Minister Trudeau. It will be a fascinating experiment in public safety and taxation policy, one that will be studied for decades to come. But no politician should start writing cheques until they see how many zeros marijuana taxes actually produce. Jordan Bateman is the B.C. director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

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Governments need to lead way on renewable energy To the editor: Last month, the British Columbia government told the National Energy Board (NEB) it opposes the Kinder Morgan pipeline and tankers proposal. This is great news for all British Columbians who care about the risks of spills (on land or on our coast), our climate and our economic future. The government’s rejection of Kinder Morgan (KM) puts it on the right side of history, as we see more

and more evidence that the fossil fuel industry’s days are numbered. Despite the B.C. government’s opposition, it is almost inevitable that the NEB will recommend the project proceed. The deck was heavily stacked in KM’s favour by the previous federal government to get the green light it wanted from the NEB. The final decision, however, will be in the hands of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet. If Trudeau is sincere in commit-

ting Canada to helping keep global warming under 1.5 C he simply cannot approve KM’s proposal. It would pump well over three billion tonnes of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere over a 30-year span. (For perspective, B.C.’s current officially reported emissions total just over 60 million tonnes and need to drop to 13 million tonnes by 2050 to meet current targets.) Sierra Club BC believes we need to apply a “climate test” to

all project proposals that would generate emissions above a certain threshold. Simply put, a climate test would ask if a given project would make climate change worse: yes or no? Both the provincial and federal governments should adopt this approach if they are serious about providing leadership in the fight about climate change. Not only will our climate benefit, our economy will, too. For every million dollars invested

in fossil fuels, two jobs are created, while renewable energy sources generate 15 jobs. If we want clean air, clean water and a livable climate; if we want plentiful jobs that can revitalize local economies, then the path is clear: we need fewer pipelines and more solar panels, less fracking and more wind turbines. And we need our governments to lead the way. Larissa Stendie Sierra Club BC

British Columbians owe W.A.C. and Bill Bennett a lot To the editor: The death of former British Columbia premier Bill Bennett saddened me and I am sure many British Columbians. We lost not only a savvy and hard-working politician and businessman, but also a great premier and a good man whose example inspired loyalty from those who knew him and worked with him, and respect from his enemies. His contribution to this province in the 10-year period he was premier in the ’70s and ’80s was enormous. Cut from the same mould as his father and also great former premier, W.A.C. Bennett, Bill Bennett knew how to respectfully treat taxpayers’ money. Current Premier Christy Clark said it well. “Perhaps no other premier did more to modernize our province.

He brought SkyTrain, Canada Place and B.C. Place to Vancouver and began the Coquihalla Highway project and expanded our mining and hydro industries.” Bill Bennett gave us Expo ‘86 and can be rightly credited for transforming Vancouver into a world-class city.

Former NDP cabinet minister Moe Sihota credits Bennett for putting B.C. on the world stage. Bennett was also considered an architect of financial restraint in the province and a signatory to Canada’s Constitution. He guided B.C. through the turbulent early ’80s with a con-

troversial restraint program fought by unions that organized the so-called Operational Solidarity movement, but Bennett prevailed and a general strike was averted. Both father and son served this province well for 30 years. I consider myself fortunate to have

grown up in B.C. during their era. Much of the current prosperity we all enjoy as British Columbians we owe to the Bennetts and so it is with a mixture of both gratitude and sadness we all feel our loss. Gerald Hall Nanoose Bay

Reader responds to Barnett letter

To the editor: I am writing regarding the letter, headlined Local MLA peeved with Free Press editorial, on page A9 of the Jan. 28 edition of the 100 Mile House Free Press. I wanted to respond to CaribooChilcotin MLA Donna Barnett’s claim of disinformation of Site C dam, when, in fact, it is she who is hiding the real facts and truths

– http://commonsensecanadian. ca/bc-hydro-rate-shock-poweredlies/ - from the private power sham with private companies taking pay clauses BC Hydro must pay for this unwanted and unneeded energy. BC Hydro must pay two to three times the market price and about 10 times what they can make it for themselves! BC Hydro still pays a dividend

to the government. How can a corporation bleeding to death financially pay a dividend? The answer is – are you ready for this – the cost is passed onto us, the beleaguered ratepayer/taxpayer. What is happening is simple. The government takes the dividend that can only be paid by a BC Hydro rate increase.

So, the government steals from our pocket then makes up the theft by raising rates! Mrs. Barnett you should be ashamed of yourself. I’m not sure how you were reelected when you’re such a big part of the problem and little to do with the solution.... Steve Brown Ruth Lake Road

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roadside site since 2013. One said Vancouver Police gave her a bus In Maple Ridge, a “low barrier harm ticket to Victoria. reduction” shelter was opened last fall The latest plan by a local agency that in response to a growing tent camp and runs Victoria shelters is to convert an old, accompanying drug dealing, prostitution empty seniors’ care home into a 101-bed and petty crime. permanent housing facility. This would One resident noted bitterly that a mayor’s also be “low barrier,” a euphemism for task force had identified 42 allowing drug and alcohol unsheltered homeless people, consumption in the rooms. then found places for 77 from The city has come up with the camp, 40 from a closing around $1 million for this “temporary” shelter and 40 in a project, in a residential area next new shelter. “How exactly does to a school, but it still needs one house 157 out of 42?” she millions more to renovate and asked. run it. This would presumably Victoria’s camping population come from B.C. taxpayers via has gathered in an Occupyour social housing czar, deputy style squat on provincial land premier Rich Coleman. Tom next to the courthouse, after Coleman pioneered this Fletcher years of uncontrolled camping “housing first” experiment in in Beacon Hill and other city 2007, buying up 13 centuryparks. old “single-room occupancy” hotels The city opened a shelter in a vacant in Vancouver’s notorious Downtown Boys and Girls Club gym, complete with Eastside. These crumbling bedbug new indoor tents. By the time that was habitats were bought and renovated for full, the courthouse camp was bigger than a staggering $143 million, plus a 15-year ever, with some occupants describing how maintenance commitment and a cop they came to town for the opportunity. assigned to each one in an effort to

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ommunities around British Columbia are struggling to cope with the continued influx of what politicians call “homelessness,” a term that suggests the problem can be solved merely by providing more homes. Taxpaying citizens see the daily reality behind the soothing euphemisms – mainly transients squatting in parks and “tent cities” blighted by drug abuse and crime, and “homeless” shelters that fill up as soon as they open. Taxpayers worry the continued costly supply of supports only invites more arrivals, particularly in the gentle climate of southwestern B.C. Their worries are well founded. In Abbotsford, a 40-bed “temporary weather shelter” made from industrial camp trailers opened in December with a $450,000 operating grant from B.C. Housing. It was full in 10 days. Abbotsford Police chief Bob Rich told city council in January that his bike officers don’t recognize most of the shelter occupants from their constant patrols of local tent camps, the largest of which has been on a city-owned

contain the chaos inside. Coleman brags endlessly about the great job he has done, but how is that actually working? A new study by Simon Fraser University researchers provides a more objective assessment. Tracking 433 mentally ill homeless adults over 10 years, the study found the concentration of low-rent accommodation, food handouts, street outreach and medical supports resulted in “significant personal decline rather than recovery, as evidenced by their involvement in the criminal justice system, large increases in acute care and prolonged homelessness.” The rate of people arriving in this service-intensive hellhole has tripled in the last 10 years, a finding similar to studies of concentrated services in New York, Sao Paulo and Osaka. It’s a cautionary tale for other urban communities where this failed containment model is proposed. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc

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for a long time, Hart praised Donna Barnett and her husband, Jack, for being the founders who got things rolling. “Donna is busy representing her jurisdiction in Victoria, so it’s up to us snowmobilers to put in the work to get this trail finished.” Hart said it’s great to meet with Barnett in Victoria and to get introduced to various ministers to discuss issues snowmobilers are having and let them know we are representing thousands of people. “So, I emphasize with all of the club executives I meet that it’s all about building membership. It’s a lot easier in Victoria to say ‘we represent an X amount of people’. “There is a big economic value to what we do here. Snowmobiling in Canada is an $8-billion industry annually ... in B.C., it’s $865 million alone, and snowmobilers represent economic boost in every community they visit – hotels, motels, gas, parts and food.” The BCSF president says snowmobiling is definitely a family oriented sport, especially for local snowmobile clubs, which are always looking for new members.

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Come Ride With Us! 100 Mile Snowmobile Club The 100 Mile Snowmobile Club maintains around 100 kilometres of trails – mostly the Gold Rush Snowmobile Trail from 70 Mile House to Tenee-ah Lodge – and they are well signed. The club grooms sections of the trails and in and around the clubhouse as weather and conditions permit. These are family friendly trails that provide safe rides. Sledders can access Moose Meadows or Moose Valley canoe route trail system and get to Helena Lake, which are popular with families, and down to 70 Mile House. Clubhouse: 900 Ainsworth Rd. Turn onto Ainsworth Road off Highway 97 at 99 Mile just before (heading north) or past (heading south) the railway overpass. Contact: Al Reichardt – home: 250-791-6322 or cell: 250-706-9825 Memberships: single $80 and family - $120 All membership dues cover membership to the 100 Mile Snowmobile Club, which includes membership to the BC Snowmobile Federation, and should give you a discount on your liability insurance. Membership director: Laurie at 250-3953663 Guided rides: No Events: No Information: Go to bcsf.org and click on 100 Mile Snowmobile Club. Green Lake Snowmobile Club The Green Lake Snowmobile Club provides members and visitors with 90 kilometres of trails, which wind their way through the South Green Lake area. These trails have new signage, including area maps, and are maintained and groomed regularly – weather and snow con-

ditions permitting. Clubhouse: 176 Green Lake South Rd. Contact: Club president John Sullivan – 250-456-2145 Membership: Single – $85; Family (2 adults) – $130; Junior (16 years and under) – $30. All membership dues cover membership to Green Lake Snowmobile Club, which includes membership to the BC Snowmobile Federation, and should give you a discount on your liability insurance. Membership director: Kim Lowe – 250-4567506 Guided Rides: Riders should be at the clubhouse by 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Sundays. Bring a lunch because the may not stop at a local eatery. If the temperature is colder than -12 C, the ride will be cancelled. All riders – from beginners to experts – are welcome. Events: Feb. 7 – The Green Lake Snowmobile Club is hosting its annual Snowarama Poker Ride at the clubhouse, with registration at 10 a.m. and the first sled out at 10:30. Cost is by donation – net proceeds go to the BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities. There will be a concession and prizes for the best poker hands. There are several social events throughout the season. Information: www. g re e n l a ke s now mo bileclub.ca. Facebook/ green lake snowmobile club Interlakes Snowmobile Club The Interlakes Snowmobile Club mostly does mountain rides by following numerous maintained trails it maintains and there is some signage. The club sells maps of small areas for $5, as well

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By Cheryl Groves On Jan. 31, 21 riders left Kamloops to make their way to the Green Lake Snowmobile Club. A few of our club members rode out to meet them at Moose Lake and then guided them back to our clubhouse. There had been a few minor hiccups along the way, but everyone arrived safe and sound. After coffee and cookies, they then found their way to either the Wind and Pillows B&B or Little Horse Lodge to clean up and come back to the clubhouse for beef dip dinner and potluck. Around 10 p.m., the riders were ready to head back to their beds to relax before they left for 108 Mile Ranch the next day. Club members provided transportation to the Little Horse Lodge in the evening and early the next morning, so everyone could make the breakfast at the Wind and Pillows. The Potters put on a wonderful breakfast that was enjoyed by all. Around 10 a.m, 26 riders left the clubhouse on their way to 100 Mile House and then on to the 108 for the night. The Green Lake Snowmobile Club put in more than 50 hours grooming the trails for the ride, many hours putting the dinner together and the transportation back and forth to Little Horse Lodge, but all the riders I spoke to appreciated it. Snowarama One of our biggest events is the Snowarama, which we

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Lone Butte Fire Department members attended a structure fire on Messner Road in Lone Butte around 9 a.m. on Feb. 1. The fire got into the walls, which made it difficult to be extinguished, and the home was vacant at the time. 100 Mile House RCMP attended and are treating the fire as being suspicious and the investigation is ongoing at this time.

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Showcase Gallery to feature artwork by local artist Kruse: ‘I paint what I’m passionate about—the beauty of nature’

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Local artist Susan Kruse, who draws most of her inspiration from the scenery and wildlife around 100 Mile House, has some of her work on display at the Showcase Gallery throughout the month of February, allowing others to see the area through her eyes. “I’m an outdoorsy person; I’m always outside,” says Kruse, who moved here from the Okanagan four years ago. She retired after a 30-year career teaching elementary school, and relishes the opportunity to get outdoors in all seasons and observe the landscape. “I’ll have a pretty eclectic group of paintings on display. There’s no theme. “There’ll be flower paintings, landscapes, still life,

wildlife, and some winter paintings from this year.” If Kruse doesn’t have her paints with her to capture a scene, she’ll take photographs and use them for reference. The display will feature some of her photography, enabling viewers to see how she’s interpreted what she’s seen. Kruse works mainly in acrylics and watercolour when she paints. She also designs cards, which are for sale at the Parkside Art Gallery shop, using watercolour or penand-ink. Some of her cards will be at the Showcase Gallery. “I do most of my painting in winter,” she says, when she’s able to work from her photographs. An avid crosscountry skier, she’s recently completed a painting of a ski shack along the 108 Mile

cross-country trails. The Showcase Gallery, located at 475 Birch Ave., holds regular displays of artwork, which change on a monthly basis. Leslie Ginther, who’s in charge of looking after the display, says that in addition to work by individual artists, Showcase Gallery hosts two exhibits a year of work by members of the Cariboo Artists’ Guild; the next one is in March. Sometimes she approaches artists about doing an exhibit, while other times an artist will approach her. This is Kruse’s second individual exhibit at the Showcase Gallery, and she encourages people to drop by and take a look. “I paint what I’m passionate about, which is a lot of things, – especially the beauty of nature.”

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108 Mile Ranch artist Susan Kruse holds one of her paintings, Cariboo Winter, she will be displaying at the Showcase Gallery in the South Cariboo Business Centre at 475 Birch Ave. in 100 Mile House during the month of February. The gallery is located on the main floor next to the interior stairs.

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Longtime Lac la Hache resident Mike Huntley completed the recreational skijoring seven-kilometre race in a time of slightly more than 25 minutes during the Cariboo Challenge 2016 Jack Gawthorn Memorial Sled Dog Race at the 108 Heritage Site on Jan. 30 or 31. Mike, 76, takes his dog Sam, a 10-year-old purebred black lab, out on for a run about three times a week. Undaunted, Sam only has one eye as he was blind in the other from birth. Huntley had one wipeout on the trail due to the slick conditions on Jan. 31. He was a bit sore, but still had a good personal time. He was not officially entered in the competition this year, but finished with the same time as he did when he competed in the same event two years ago. Huntley is no stranger to skijoring as he also ran in a portion of the Mail Run from Wells to Barkerville in the past. The Huntleys had teams of sled dogs in the ’80s and used to go out on the trails with Jack Gawthorn on many occasions until his disappearance.

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Lac la Hache resident Mike Huntley, 76, and his dog, Sam, a 10-year-old purebred black lab crossed the finish line in the seven-kilometre skijoring race at the 108 Heritage Site, Jan. 31. While Huntley wasn’t officially entered in the Cariboo Challenge 2016 Jack Gawthorn Memorial Sled Dog Race, he equalled the time when he was entered two years ago.

mances will be held at the Lac la Hache Pioneer Centre on Feb. 5, with the doors opening at 6:30. This Lac la Hache Community Churchsponsored event will see a variety of great local entertainment. There is free coffee and snacks are provided. Optional charitable donations accepted. For more information, contact Bruce

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Curling funspiel The Lac La Hache Curling Club invites everyone to its annual Funspiel on Feb. 27 at the 100 Mile House Curling Rink. Anyone interested in participating can bring their own team or sign up and be put on a team. All ages are welcome. The cost of $25 per person includes three draws of four-end games and dinner. Contact Hetty Wright at 250-396-4253 by 8 p.m. on Feb. 20 to sign up for some fun curling.

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• Feb. 4-6 – Traditional Crafts in 2016, featuring the works of the South Cariboo Weavers, Spinners and Fibre Artists Guild, will be presented at the Parkside Art Gallery at 401 Cedar Ave. in 100 Mile House. The gallery is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and noon4 p.m. on Saturdays. • Feb. 5 – A Lac la Hache Community Coffee House will be held at the Pioneer Centre in Lac la Hache, starting at 7 p.m. Come out for a free evening of great entertainment, coffee and snacks. For information, call Bruce Wilcox at 778-485-5122. • Feb. 7 – The Green Lake Snowmobile Club is hosting its annual Snowarama Poker Ride at the clubhouse (176 Green Lake South Rd.) with registration at 10 a.m. and the first sled out at 10:30. Cost is by donation – net proceeds go to the BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities. There will be a concession and prizes for the best poker hands. For information: www.greenlakesnowmobileclub.ca. • Feb. 9 – St. Timothy’s Anglican Church (corner of Horse Lake and Blackstock roads in 100 Mile House) is hosting it annual Pancake Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. The meal is by donation and all proceeds go to the church’s World Relief Fun. Everyone is welcome. • Feb. 13 – Registration for the Festival of Arts’ adjudicated April festival will be held at Parkside Art Galley at 401 Cedar Ave. in 100 Mile House from 10 a.m. to 3p.m. Information, the syllabus and entry forms are available online at: www.100milefestivalofthearts.ca. Students of all ages are invited to enter in speech arts, vocal, instrumental and piano. • Feb. 13 – The 16th Annual 100 Mile House Cowboy Concert will be held at Martin Exeter Hall, with two shows: 2 and 7 p.m., featuring Alan Moberg, Bernadette Ducharme, Wesley Hardisty and Frank Gleeson. Tickets are $15 each and are available at Work n Play, PMT Chartered Accountants and 100 Mile Feed and Ranch Supply. • Feb. 13 – There will be a Valentine Dinner and Dance at the Forest Grove Community Hall. Dinner catered by Two Sisters. Doors open at 5:30, dinner at 6 – live music and door prize. Tickets are $25 a piece and need to be purchased by Feb. 10, and are available at the Legion or Forest Grove Building Supplies. After 8:30 p.m. dance only tickets are $5 and available by calling 250-706-4177. • Feb. 20 – 100 Mile Performing Arts Society is sponsoring its first “Play Development Session” at the Community Employment Services building (Horton Ventures), 808 Alpine Ave., from 1 to 4 p.m. The public is invited the brainstorming session regarding plays.

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Two novice teams hosted a great weekend of hockey in 100 Mile House, Jan. 29-31. Local parents from the teams sponsored by Central GM and Canadian 2 for 1 stepped up to volunteer their time and made it a weekend to remember, says 100 Mile House & District Minor Hockey Association president Kristy Anderson. “The whole weekend turned out great. All the out of town teams had a great time. Greg Aiken and Sunrise Sam came out in between the final two games on Saturday night with their t-shirt cannon and it was a big hit. We had lots of support from the community with donations for our raffle table and fruit, water, juice and other snacks for all the kids to enjoy.” One scary moment did occur in a game between Central GM and Quesnel when a Quesnel player had to be taken off the ice by paramedics on a stretcher. However, it seems the young player will be alright. “He ended up with a concussion and some strained vertebrae after

a hard collision with a 100 Mile player,” explains Anderson. “He will be okay.” Canadian 2 for 1 beat Ashcroft 8-1. The Heart and Hustle award went to Vishrut Heda. Riley Beharrell, Connor Szatmari (3), Isaac Todd (2), Brody Gilbert and Heda scored goals. Heda, Gilbert, Linden Unruh and Nathan Koch tallied assists in the win. The Heart and Hustle award went to Gilbert in Canadian 2 for 1's 10-1 loss to Quesnel Green. Szatmari scored, assisted by Sean Moore. Canadian 2 for 1 was edged 5-3 by Quesnel Red. The Heart and Hustle award went to Sean Moore. Szatmari (2) and Todd found the back of the net. James Michel won the Heart and Hustle award in a 5-3 loss to Lillooet. Todd, Kolby Heit and Beharrell notched goals while Marquis Vaugeois got an assist. Central GM scored a 9-3 win over Lillooet. The Heart and Hustle award went to Lincoln Sutton. Curtis Bissat (2),

Keegan Sanders (3), Carter Krueger, Griffin Carmon, Tucker Gust and Lincoln Sutton scored goals in the big win. Assists were made by Gust, Bissat, Krueger and Sanders. Central GM tied 4-4 with Quesnel Red. The Heart and Hustle honour went to Lachlan Tanner, who played goalie. Sanders scored a hat trick and assisted on a goal by Krueger. Central GM had another 4-4 tie with Quesnel Green. Griffin Carmont won the Heart and Hustle. Sanders scored three and Carmont added one. Everyone on the team got points when Central GM scored a 20-0 win over Ashcroft. The Heart and Hustle award went to Sanders. Sanders (2), Carmont (3), Bissat (3), Sutton (3), Josh Paddison (3), Krueger (2), Gust (2), and Macky Fast found the back of the net for 100 Mile House. Assists went to Sutton, Sanders, Gust, Paddison, Krueger, Jacob Anderson, Carmont, Bissat and Damon Dumont.

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CURLING FUNSPIEL

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Central GM was one of two 100 Mile House novice teams to host a tournament at the South Carbioo Rec. Centre, Jan. 29-31. The local team won two games and tied two games.

The Lac La Hache Curling Club is hosting its annual Funspiel on Feb. 27 at the 100 Mile House Curling Rink. Anyone interested in participating can register their own team or individuals and couples can sign up and be put on a team. All ages are welcome – some curling experience would be appreciated. Contact Hetty Wright at 250-396-4253 by 8 p.m. on Feb. 20 to sign up for some fun curling action.

Wrangler Nation

Canadian 2 for 1 played several competitive games while hosting a fun weekend of novice hockey in 100 Mile House.

The Wranglers are amping up the games and prizes when they host the Kamloops Storm on Family Day, Feb. 8. During the first intermission there will be a 10-puck rapid fire contest. If eight pucks are in the net in 11 seconds, Central GM will pay for that winner's home playoff tickets as deep as the Wranglers go into the playoffs. As an added bonus, next year's season tickets will be paid as well. In the second intermission, there will be the traditional frisbee toss with a larger payout. Central GM will donate the same amount to the Soup de Tour program. A bunch of Wrangler merchandise will also be given away during the game. All chances to participating and giveaways will be with lucky programs.

FAMILY DAY

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Canadian 2 for 1 and Quesnel Green shook hands after a novice hockey tournament game in 100 Mile House. “All the out of town teams had a great time,” says Kristy Anderson, president 100 Mile House & District Minor Hockey Association.

The 100 Mile Nordics Ski Society invite the community to attend Family Day on the Hill on Feb. 8. Folks can enjoy snowshoeing and skiing for free at the 99 Mile Hill trails from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wranglers sweep weekend games at home

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The 100 Mile House Wranglers treated their hometown fans to some great Junior B hockey action, as they skated to two comefrom-behind victories on Jan. 29-30 After giving up two goals – one in the second and another at the beginning of the third – the Wranglers stormed back with three unanswered goals to nip the North Okanagan Knights 3-2 in overtime, Jan. 29. Alex Meeker potted a goal on assists from Austin Turner and Cole Zimmerman at 9:01 of the third period and that started the comeback. The momentum definitely shifted two minutes later when Brett Harris found the back of the net, with assists going to Justin Bond and Alex Hanson, and knotted the score two apiece. The game was spirited as the teams combined for 54 minutes in penalties, including a 10-minute misconduct to each squad. However, the penalty that really hurt came in the overtime period when Knight Ryan Moon picked up two for tripping at 4:14.

That allowed to D-men to combine for the game winner at 2:41 when Travis Rock scored the overtime winner with the assist going to

Michael Lynch. Lynch, a forward who has been moved to defense because the injury bug has hit the Wranglers blue line corps, was also named the star of the game for the hometown boys. Adam Derochie had a great game between the pipes stopping 25 of the Knight's 27 shots. The Wranglers fired 35 shots at North Okanagan goalie Daniel Paul. Although the Sicamous Eagles are sitting in last place in the Doug Birks Division of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League, they upped their game when they visited the Wranglers on Jan. 30. This was another spirited contest that featured a quick pace, crunching hits and

some flashy stick handling. The players were up and down the ice in the first stanza with both teams getting some glorious scoring changes only to be stymied by Derochie in the Wranglers net and Michael Lenko between the pipes for Sicamous. The Eagles were the first to light up the scoreboard at 12:48 of the second period when Jaden Hay had an easy tap in from the side of the net during an extended melee in front of Derochie. At this point, the Eagles were carrying the play to the hometown boys. However, when the Wranglers hit the ice for the third frame, there was a notable change in their confidence and their will to win the puck battles. Turner knotted the score at 15:52 with assists going to Harris and Meeker. A little over a minute later, Nick McCabe scored the eventual game winner with Ryan Friesen picking the assist. Ten minutes later, Harris scored the insurance goal on a power play with assists

going to Lynch and Zimmerman. With 1:04 left on the clock, Meeker scored an empty net marker with assists going to Harris and Lynch. Jaydon Gilding closed out the scoring on a power play goal with 10 ticks on the clock for the 5-1 victory. Assists went to Zimmerman and Stephen Egan. Noting the Wranglers are injured on the back end with two starting defencemen out, Hladun says Turner and Lynch, who are a couple

of the team's top forwards, stepped up and played defence all weekend. "They did a great job back there. Lynch got MVP for both games and he deserved it; he jumped into the play, worked good on the power play and killed penalties. He was huge for us." The coach also praised the play of Adam Derochie on the weekend and says it wasn't a surprise because with Zane Continued on A21

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Tight races at curling club

There are very close races at the top of all three 100 Mile House Curling Club leagues, which goes Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. “If the public would like to see some real competitive curling, drop over to the curling rink at 7 p.m. on Wednesday night [for Men's League play],” says club spokesperson Wayne Venos. “The Thursday night Ladies League is also

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very close with four rinks with a chance to win their championship. Hollis Ney is still ruling the roost, but she is starting to look over her shoulder as there are three other rinks closing in on her. One rink that has found the button is the Hamilton rink from Bridge Lake. They garnered four wins in the second block to change the fortunes of their rink. Rumor has it they sat around the kettle over the holidays

and brewed up a few spells on their future opponents. Anything is possible on Thursday night ladies curling.” The Mixed League on Tuesdays is basically a battle between two veteran rinks, Ed Ney's and Jim Mitchell's, and this promises to be a race to the finish, adds Venos. “Will it be the final game between these two teams that decides it?" Venos asks. "Only time will tell.”

Standings as of Jan. 29. Mixed League 1. Ed Ney (21 points) 2. Jim Mitchell (20) 3. Charline Marshall (11) 4. Mel Dodge (11) 5. Bill Todhunter (11) 6. Richard Minato (9) 7. Cathy Bernard (0) Men's League 1. John Atkinson (22) 2. Ed Ney (22) 3. Denis Gosselin (21) 4. Dustin Leduc (20) 5. Jim Mitchell (15)

Battle for first place

Steeves and Derochie, the Wranglers have a great tandem of goalies who work really well together. "I wanted to make sure Adam recognized how valuable he is for us, and I wanted to make sure he got two games this weekend because he works so hard, doesn't complain

about missing a game here and there, and when it's his turn, he goes. "We're going to need both those goalies down the stretch. Adam was outstanding and he played well in Revelstoke the week before, so it was nice to see but not unexpected." The Wranglers are currently in a race for

first place against their nemesis the Kamloops Storm, so every game is very important to both

squads. "It's going to be a war in the next few weeks," says Hladun.

Thursday, February 4 5:30pm-6:00pm MINI-WRANGLERS – Tim Hortons Timbits Level 1, 2 & 3 6:00pm-7:00pm HOCKEY 3 & 4 – Canadian 2 for 1 & Central GM (P) 7:15pm-8:15pm MIDGET HOUSE – Home Hardware (P) Friday, February 5 7:00pm 100 Mile WRANGLERS vs Kelowna CHIEFS (G)

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DO YOU HAVE KIDS 0-5 YEARS? JOIN US FOR A SERVICE PROVIDER FUN FAIR! • Thursday, Feb. 4 – 100 Mile Elementary: 5:00-6:30, light dinner • Tuesday, Feb. 16 – Horse Lake Elementary: 9:30-11:00 • Thursday, Feb. 18 – Kindergym: 9:45-11:45 • Wednesday, Feb. 24 – Lac la Hache Elementary: 9:30-11:00 • Thursday, Feb. 25 – Mile 108 Elementary: 9:30-11:00 • Bridge Lake - To be determined at a later date

Ladies League 1. Hollis Ney (18) 2. Trudy Folk (15) 3. Joanne Doddridge (15) 4. Lorraine Young (14)

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Thursday, February 11th, 2:00-4:30 p.m. Forest Grove Community Hall Thursday, February 11th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. 108 Mile Community Hall Friday, February 12th, 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. Lone Butte Community Hall

The Cariboo Regional District is updating the Oﬃcial Community Plan for the South Cariboo. Please drop by the open house to learn about this important project and help make sure your voice is heard. It’s your home. It’s your plan. For more information please contact Karen Moores, Manager of Development Services, at kmoores@cariboord.ca, or phone 1-800-665-1636. You can also visit the Cariboo Regional District website at www.cariboord.ca

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The Watch Lake/ Nor th Green Lake Volunteer Fire Department’s (WLNGLVFD) annual general meeting is

scheduled for Feb. 6 beginning at 1 p.m. at the Watch Lake Community Hall (WLCH). Agenda items will include: president, secretary and treasurer reports; fire chief ’s report; and elections of directors. Coffee, tea and goodies will be served. Important meeting The annual general meeting for the Watch Lake/Green Lake Association (WLGLA) is scheduled for Feb. 17

at the WLCH. There will be a social at 7 p.m. and the meeting commences at 7:30 p.m. New members are always welcome. If you need more information, please contact Joni Guenther at 250-456-7330 or Guy Poliseno at 250-3959082. Special wishes A belated birthday wish goes to Dale Heggtveit for Jan. 28. We hope you had a

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BC Transit looking to make bus travel easier for customers

BC Transit has launched its new and improved website, w w w.b c t ransit.com, to give its 1.6 million customers in 130 communities (including 100 Mile House) across British Columbia easier and convenient access to online transit information. The new-look website replaces graphics and a content management system that were more than 12 years old. It offers several customer service enhancements: • Easy to view on mobile devices (responsive design); • Automatic location recognition directing riders to their local BC Transit system; • Better access to schedule data;

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• Customer alerts; • Ability to subscribe to e-mail alerts for specific bus routes (via e-mail); and • Convenient trip planning for most of our larger transit systems. During the course of the project, BC Transit invited ideas from a stakeholder advisory group that represented key customers, accessibility advocates, operating partners, employees and local and provincial governments. The development team also considered survey input from more than 1,800 post-sec-

ondary students and received more than 250 surveys from customers with suggestions for improvements during the two-month preview. The new site, built to Website Content Accessibility Guidelines AA standards, provides a solid foundation for BC Transit to keep growing and improving its online communications presence. This site was the first part of a three-part online communications upgrade, which includes the development of an extranet for operating partners and an intranet for employees.

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Social and crafts at 11 a.m., with the meeting at 12:30 p.m. Bring a lunch. New members are welcome. Let me know If you have community events, get-well, birthday or anniversary wishes or news you would like to share with the community, call the writer at 250-3959082 or e-mail at gisele. poliseno@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.

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Dec. 25, 1938 - Jan. 15, 2016 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that our family announces the sudden passing of our beloved mother, sister, grandmother and friend on January 15th, 2016. Joan was predeceased by Jerry, her husband of 53 years, parents Les and Betty Coles, and son James. Joan is survived by daughters Jeri-Lynne and Cathy Donn Herrera (Gauri); sisters Jean Thomas and Leslie Charlton (Dennis); grandchildren, Sara, Amanda and Jamie; great grandchildren Jordan, Aiden, Max and Lucas; furbabies Oliver and Lily; as well as extended family and many friends. Joan was born and raised in Chemainus, BC and later on in Cloverdale, BC, where she met the love of her life, Jerry. Joan and Jerry settled down in Cloverdale to raise their three children and resided there for 30 years. Joan and Jerry retired early and relocated to 108 Mile Ranch, BC where they pursued their mutual love of fishing and hunting. Joan will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. A celebration of Joan’s life will be held on Saturday, February 13th, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Donn residence in the 108. In lieu of flowers, donations to the ‘Help Bring Joan Donn Home’ fund at https://www.youcaring.com/cathy-donnherrera-and-jeri-lynne-donn-508451 would be greatly appreciated.

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Donald Vern September 28, 1940 - January 25, 2016 It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing at home in Mackenzie, British Columbia, of Donnie Tinker, a loving father, grandfather and friend. Don spent many years in 100 Mile House, Kersley and Clearwater before moving to Mackenzie. He was pre-deceased by his wife, Colleen, in 1999. He leaves behind to mourn him, his loving daughter, Carrie (Walter); his sons Kevin (Trish) and Bill (Tanya); his grandchildren Ashley Marie, Jordie and Riis; Charlene and Travis; and James and Tristen, also many nieces, nephews and in-laws. There will be a memorial service later in the spring in Clearwater.

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We are saddened to announce the passing of Derek Christianson. Derek was taken from us on January 31, 2016. Diggler, as many knew him, was the best damn father, husband and friend! The big man touched so many lives wherever he went. He leaves behind his loving wife Christine, his sons Maverick (12) and Dane (9), sister Corrina (Frank) along with her kids Blake and Brooke, father Nick (Gayle), in laws Lorne and Darlene Cochet and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his mother Lana in 2004. The logging and motorsports industries will have a huge void now that he is gone. Come to the Gibraltar Room this Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 1 - 4 pm to share in some laughs, stories and memories of Derek with us. The family would like to thank everyone for the huge outpouring of support that has been shown since we received this devastating news. Compassionate Care Funerals entrusted with all arrangements. 250-392-3336

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Community asked for input on possible school closure INTERLAKES Diana Forster 250 593-2155

School District #27 trustees announced at their Jan. 26 board meeting that they will be entering into a

90-day public consultation process regarding the possible closure of Bridge Lake Elementary School as of the end of the 2015/16 school year. The school board invites community and stakeholder input during the consultation period via letter (School District No. 27; 350 North 2nd Avenue; Williams Lake, B.C.; V2G 1Z9), or by e-mail at feedback@sd27.bc.ca, or by attending a pub-

lic meeting to be held at 6:30 p.m. on March 2 at the Bridge Lake Elementary School. The final decision is expected to be announced at the April 26 school board meeting.

Tatum and Amanda Seyfried on Feb. 13 at 3 p.m., Saturday. The movie drop-in fee is $2. This will be followed by a lasagna dinner at $12. Advance reservations are required for dinner; call the hall at 250-593-4869.

Movie day The next movie at Interlakes Community Centre (ICC) is the PG-rated Valentine’s offering, Dear John, starring Channing

Sincere sympathy is extended to her husband, Bernie, their family and their many friends. A memorial service is planned for a later date, and will be announced in this column. Celebrations Very special congratulations got to Eileen and Gordon Hutchinson on their 60th wedding anniversary today (Feb. 4). Birthday bubbly goes to Johann Miller,

Sad passing Deka residents were deeply saddened to learn that Olga Crozier passed away suddenly Jan. 24 at the age of 79.

Natalie McCaw, Alice Rickenbacher, Greta Rickenbacher and Paul Desaulniers. Calendar Call the writer for contact numbers. • Deka Ice Fishing Derby is Feb. 6, Weigh in from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Deka’s Access #12. Refreshments and prizes on the ice. Ticketholders must be present to win a prize. Tickets are $6.

• Outhouse Races, Interlakes Corner on Feb. 7. Set-up at 10 a.m.; races start at 11 a.m. • Deka Ladies Auxiliary meets at 10:30 a.m., Feb. 10 at Deka Fire Hall. New members are always welcome. • Interlakes Snowmobile Club meets at 7 p.m., Feb. 10 at 6069 Horse Lake Rd. (enter from the back.) • Kids Space meets 3-5:30 p.m., Feb. 12 at ICC.

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A ministry of the Cariboo Presbyterian Church WORSHIP 10am Sunday, Little Church, Timothy Lk. Rd. 7pm Sun. eves, at F. G. Legion,Forest Grove. 7pm Wed. eves, at Bonter Residence, Hwy 24 For Info call 250-396-4251 Pastor: Bruce Wilcox

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C Family Day long weekend runs Feb. 6-8 this year, and while BC Family Day is on Feb. 8, families can get out together during the long weekend and just enjoy each other’s company. There are a lot of events going on in the South Cariboo that families can take in together:

• Feb. 6 – The Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Ice-Fishing Derby is a great family event. Weigh in is at Access #12 (Burgess and Julsrud roads) from dawn to 2 p.m. Refreshments are available on the ice. Tickets cost $6. There will be prizes to three places, for kokanee, lake trout and

rainbow, and they will be awarded on the ice as soon as possible after 2 p.m., and there are lots of door prizes even if you don’t fish. Ticket holders must be present to win a prize. The Ladies Auxiliary will draw for the annual Kay Neil Memorial quilt at the derby. • Feb. 6 – The 100 Mile Nordics Ski Society is inviting everyone to

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24 Hour Snowphone 1-877-392-1446 a MT. TIMOTHY SKI AREA i Box 33, 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0 Guest Services, Mt.: 250-396-4095 mttimothyguestservices@gmail.com

49 Dogwood Ave. 250-395-2932

Worship every Sunday at 10:30am unitedchurch100mile@shaw.ca

566 Birch Ave. 250-395-2337 CHRIST THE KING EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

108 Water System Upgrade Assent Vote

SUNDAY SERVICE 10:30am Pastor Andy Kahle Horse Lk. Rd. (just over the bridge) Phone: 250-395-5159 ChristtheKing100M@gmail.com www.ctklc.weebly.com

BETHEL CHAPEL

Be Informed & Vote

(Affiliated with PAOC)

550 Exeter Truck Route

SUNDAY SERVICE 10:00am

Public Meeting & Open House Session

Interim Pastor CLINT LANGE

February 15 at 7 p.m. - 108 Community Hall

250-395-4637

Prayer Time - 9:30am Sunday Worship 10:30am Pastor Dean Denlinger Church Office 250-791-9253

SOUTH CARIBOO COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP Every Sunday at the 70 Mile Community Hall • Oct. - April 2:00pm • May - Sept. 10:00am For more info

250-456-2199

Kamloops

STORM

DOORS OPEN AT 2:30pm

American Sign Language available Sundays

Corner of Hwy. 97 & Tatton Stn. Rd.

ALSO FEATURING • Rapid Fire Contest • Enhanced Frisbee Toss

Pastor Kevan Sears Sunday Morning Worship ~ 10am

100 MILE BAPTIST CHURCH

GAME

MONDAY, FEB.8 at 4:00pm

WRANGLERS

100 MILE HOUSE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

Pastor Dennis Smith 250-609-1027 Location: South Cariboo Business Centre (Green Old Provincial Building)

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100 Mile House

Come as you are, and rest in the presence of God.

A Spirit-filled ministry SUNDAYS 10:45am

out at 10:30. Cost is by donation – net proceeds go to the BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities. There will be a concession and prizes for the best poker hands. For information: www.greenlakesnowmobileclub.ca. • Feb. 8 – Celebrate Family Day on the slopes at the Mt. Timothy Ski Area with affordable family fun with 50 per cent off lift tickets for all ages. Check out www. skitimothy.com. • Feb. 8 – Enjoy Family Day at the Lake Of The Trees Bible Camp from 10 a.m. to

CENTRAL GM GAME DAY

WHERE SPIRIT AND FAITH GROW

NEW WINE DELIVERANCE & HEALING FELLOWSHIP

Highway 24, with registration at 10 a.m. and races and games starting at 11 a.m. There will be a bonfire, door prizes, the people’s choice award, and hot food and beverages on site. There is no entry fee to race an outhouse, so for more information, registration forms and race rules, call The Country Pedlar at 250593-4114. • Feb. 7 – The Green Lake Snowmobile Club is hosting its annual Snowarama Poker Ride at the clubhouse (176 Green Lake South Rd.) with registration at 10 a.m. and the first sled

At this session residents will be able to learn more about the proposal in order to help them make an informed decision at the polls.

Assent Vote (Referendum)

Residents in the 108 Mile Water System Service Area will be voting to determine whether t h ey w i s h to u n d e r ta ke borrowing for improvements to their water system. Upgrades are needed to address high concentrations of manganese, and develop an alternative ground water supply to help reduce lake level declines. Two thirds funding has been secured from the Small Communities Fund, and the other 1/3 will need to be borrowed.

February 27, 2016 108 Mile Community Hall Advance Polls Wednesday, February 17 South Cariboo Recreation Complex

Advance polling stations and general voting day polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Monday, February 22 108 Community Hall

250-392-3351/1-800-665-1636 Suite D, 180 North Third Ave, Williams Lake

Further information regarding the 108 Mile Water System assent vote is available on the CRD website at cariboord.ca, o n F a c e b o o k a t facebook.com/CaribooRegion, or by calling the CRD Chief or Deputy Chief Election Officers at 250-392-3351 or 1-800-6651636.

cariboord.ca facebook.com/caribooregion @caribooRD

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Did you know that in many areas you can get your favourite community newspaper delivered right to your door? Call 250-395-2219 to ﬁnd out if you can!

100 Mile Free Press Thursday, February 4, 2016

www.100milefreepress.net

…a chance to spend some extra time together

Something for everyone to enjoy in South Cariboo opportunity to explore the trails, whether it’s skiing or snowshoeing or both. Warm up around a bonfire, meet likeminded folks, and enjoy

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4 p.m. Bring your own sled, skates and hockey sticks - enjoy water slide luge and bonfires. Hot drinks will be provided; soup and bun lunch available with suggested donation of $10 per person or $40 per family. Information: www.lakeofthetrees. com. • Feb. 8 – The 100 Mile House Wranglers are hosting the Kamloops Storm at the arena with the puck dropping at 4 p.m. This promises to be a great game with the top 2 teams

going head-to-head for first place in the Doug Birks Division of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. Also on the agenda during that game will be a Rapid Fire Contest and Enhanced Frisbee Toss.

home-made soup for $5 and/or goodies at the Day Lodge. Just sign in and go. The Nordics have ski & snowshoe rentals, so check 100MileNordics.

com for more information and rates. • Feb. 8 – There will be a Family Skate to celebrate BC Family Day at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre from noon to 1

• Feb. 8 – The 100 Mile Nordics Ski Society invites everybody to discover the Nordics’ Winter Activity Centre on the 99 Mile Trails without having to pay for a day pass from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is the perfect

Lac La Hache

Live well. Enjoy life.

Deanna Guimond, AMP

THE CARIBOO’S TRUSTED MORTGAGE BROKER

250-395-1912 deannaguimond@invis.ca

p.m. Admittance is by donation to Kindergym. Strollers will be allowed on the ice. There will child-friendly music and activities on and off the ice.

Food Mart

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK CARIBOO MALL • 250-395-2921

GAS

250-396-7631

Let Us Help You.

Uptown Plaza, Horse Lake Rd. • 250-395-4081

Everything you need in one stop! Hwy 97 • At the turn off to Mt. Timothy

CENTURY HOME • Meat • Deli • Bakery • Produce •

380 - 1st Street 100 Mile House 250-395-5295 395-5295

Rural Agency Liquor Store

In the 108 Mall Easzee Dr., 108 Mile Ranch 250-791-6699

260 Exeter Stn. Rd. • 250-395-2277 www.NAPACanada.com

TIMBER MART TM TM

250-395-3835 • 400 EXETER RD.

250-395-2543 Coach House Square • Hwy. 97, 100 Mile House BC

(Lone Butte Supply Ltd.)

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Hardware

Home Owners helping homeowners™

488 Birch Ave

250-395-2216

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Sales & Service Centres

#3 - 536 Horse Lake Road 100 Mile House

250-395-2219

250-395-2261 • 104 Birch Ave. hgnfoods@shaw.ca

• New RV Sales • Quality Pre-Owned RVs • New! RV Rentals • Large selection of Cargo & Equipment Trailers • Parts & Accessories • RV Service & Repairs including Mobile On-Site Service Junction of Hwy 97 & 24, 100 Mile House

Ph: 250-395-3090

Open 7am - 10pm CARIBOO MALL 250-395-4952

Thursday, February 4, 2016 100 Mile Free Press

www.100milefreepress.net

Ready, Set, Learn fairs return in February bags containing items, such as scissors, writing tools and paper, so that all families have these in their homes.” The bags will be distributed after the events to places, such as libraries and StrongStart centres, and any children attending the fairs will also take home a free book. The fairs are intended to bring together service providers so parents and caregivers can ask questions. Joyner stresses the events are open to anyone who is looking after young children, whether they’re parents, foster parents, other family members, or daycare service providers. “We have daycares come with their entire class.” There will be a lot for the children to do, including play stations, readings, singing and snacks. One thing Joyner is especially pleased with is this year there will be two fairs in 100 Mile House: one during the

Barbara Roden Free Press

Parents and caregivers with children up to five years are invited to participate in one of the Ready, Set, Learn Service Provider Fairs taking place throughout the region in February. This year’s events feature the new “Three Year Old Round Up,” and Shelly Joyner, Early Years co-ordinator for School District No. 27, says this age group needs to be targeted. “We’re able to keep track of children up to 18 months old through Interior Health, and then again when they start kindergarten at age five. “The Three Year Old Round Up was started in Williams Lake last year, and it’s a great way to support kids at this in-between age.” She notes that if children have developmental issues, the earlier the processes are in place to support them the better. “All three-year-olds who attend one of the events will get learning

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Norm of The North R REGULA N IO ADMISS

9.00

Showtimes: Feb. 5 - 11

5:00 PM nightly 2PM Matinee Sat, Sun, Mon Starring: Rob Schneider, Ken Jeong $

Rated PG

Daddy's Home Showtimes: Feb. 5 - 11 6:30 PM nightly Starring: Will Ferrell & Mark Wahlberg

Pest Management Plan: BC Hydro Power Line Corridors 2016-2021

The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the Pest Management Plan (PMP) applies. The purpose of the proposed PMP is to control vegetation under, above and near BC Hydro’s power lines in order to maintain the safe and reliable delivery of electricity to our customers. This plan applies to all areas of British Columbia where BC Hydro manages its transmission and distribution system and associated power line corridors, access roads and helipads. The proposed duration of the PMP is from April 2016 to April 2021. Vegetation incompatible with the operation of the power system will be controlled using: physical (manual brushing, mowing, girdling, grooming, pruning, tree removal), cultural (compatible land use), biological (release of parasitic insects to control invasive plants), and chemical (herbicide application) techniques, or any combination of these methods. The active ingredients and trade names of the herbicides proposed for use under this plan include: ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

aminocyclopyrachlor and metsulfuron-methyl – Navius or equivalent aminopyralid – Milestone or equivalent aminopyralid and metsulfuron-methyl – ClearView or equivalent aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl, and fluroxypyr – Sightline or equivalent aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl and triclopyr – Clearview Brush or equivalent Chondrostereum purpureum – Chontrol or equivalent clopyralid – Lontrel or equivalent diflufenzopyr and dicamba – Distinct, Overdrive, or equivalent glyphosate – Vantage, Vision or equivalent imazapyr – Arsenal Powerline or equivalent metsulfuron-methyl – Escort or equivalent picloram and 2,4-D – Aspect or equivalent triclopyr – Garlon products or equivalent

○ 2,4-D – LV700 or equivalent Adjuvant products may also be combined on occasion with an herbicide to improve its effectiveness, such as: nonylphenoxy polyethoxy ethanol – Agral 90, paraffinic oils – Gateway, octadec-9-enoic acid as methyl and ethyl esters – Hasten NT, or siloxylated polyether – Xiameter or equivalents. The proposed methods for applying herbicides include: cut surface, basal bark, backpack foliar (low pressure spray), mechanical foliar (boom, nozzle, powerhose, or wick), or injection (hack and squirt, lance or syringe) techniques. A draft copy of the proposed PMP is available at bchydro.com/pestplanforcorridors. Alternatively, it’s available in person at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby; 1401 Kalamalka Lake Road, Vernon; 18475 128 Street, Surrey; 400 Madsen Road, Nanaimo; 3333 22 Avenue, Prince George. BC Hydro, the applicant for the proposed PMP, is located at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby, B.C., V3N 4X8. Please contact Tom Wells, Vegetation Program Manager, at 604 516 8943 or thomas.wells@bchydro.com for more information.

REG ADM ULAR ISS $ 9 ION

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Rated PG

Sisters R REGULA N IO ADMISS $

DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN

9.00

Showtimes: Feb. 5 - 11

A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the above address within 30 days of the publication notice.

8:00 PM nightly

Starring: Tina Fey & Amy Poehler Rated 14A

South Cariboo Theatre 250-395-7494 www.southcaribootheatre.ca

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

The 16th Annual 100 Mile House Saturday, February 13th Martin Exeter Hall 2:00 Matinee or 7:00 Evening Show

Cowboy Concert

Featuring Alan Moberg, Bernadette Ducharme, Wesley Hardisty and Frank Gleeson

Information 1-888-763-2221

Tickets are now available at * Work n Play * PMT Chartered Accountants * 100 Mile Feed