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he upper-level grasslands immediately south of the city have been tromped on and dug up by mining, logging and grazing and are criss-crossed by roads that brought noxious weeds. Despite a century of sometimes hard use, consultants working for KGHM Ajax — using an array of methods including bird calls, combing the grasses and listening for nighttime calls — discovered a complex environment home to rare plants and amphibians and a transit area for migratory birds. “No one has done an awful lot of work there,” said Francis Vyse, a local naturalist. Until now. For the report — part of the daunting 18,000-page application to the federal and provincial governments — botanists spent nearly 400 hours sampling and listing the ecology near the mine and in the larger regional study area. “It’s an area that’s been grazed for decades, or a century,” Vyse said. “The original composition of the grasslands has changed. But there are areas where cattle just don’t go.” Trevor Goward, a Clearwaterbased lichenologist and naturalist, said environment around the city

is globally rare, the tip of the Great Basin Desert in North America. “It’s right on the northern edge . . . There’s not a lot of it — not just in B.C., but generally.” The report notes microhabitats that are home to some of the rarest plants in B.C. In one case, botanists found an example of a lichen with a great name and a low profile: ten cent tarpaper. The lichenologist who named that plant, and scores of other fungi, said the report is just skipping over the top of what’s really there. Goward said science knows little about the delicate world of grasslands, even this imperfect one. “There are species identified by Conservation Data Centre or COSEWIC or the Nature Conservancy that are threatened. But we know so little about lichens and mosses.” Using a different methodology, he said, “I’d guarantee you’d find species without names yet.” There are only eight recorded populations in B.C. of ten cent tarpaper — so literally named by Goward. And, despite any efforts from KGHM, the report notes “it will be lost as a result of project construction.” Lichens and mosses cannot be moved. See NOISE, A4

Accused killer Peter Beckett (standing in boat) joined RCMP officers on Upper Arrow Lake in 2011, where he detailed his version of what happened the day his wife drowned. This photo is taken from video shown in B.C. Supreme Court.

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See footage at kamloopsthisweek. com/beckettvideo/ was played for jurors in the Peter Beckett trial last week. Beckett, 59, is accused of drowning his wife while on vacation at a Revelstokearea lake in 2010.

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Public pool talk to begin on March 3 North Kamloops would become a spray park and Brocklehurstâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outdoor pool would become a new ice sheet, creating two rinks in Brock Arena. Westsyde Pool, which has been closed since last summer due to moisture leaking through the poolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vapour barrier and into the roof, would remain open as a fitness centre with a sauna and hot tub, but with its pool converted to a gymnasium for basketball, pickleball and other sports. An engineering firm hired to fine-tune repairs to the Westsyde pool, where years of trapped moisture in the ceiling have rotted the roof from the inside out, is recommending the city spend millions more than it budgeted if it wants to keep the pool operating. While replacing the roof will cost $3 million, $210,000 more than the city has already banked for the repair, additional upgrades to the heating and cooling and dehumidification systems to eliminate the moisture problem and prolong the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life would push the price tag to

The City of Kamloops will hold four public meetings in March to discuss the proposal that would see three pools closed, a new pool open and an extra sheet of ice added to the inventory. The meetings will take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the following days and at the following locations: â&#x20AC;˘ Thursday, March 3: Arthur Stevenson elementary gym, 2905 Gilbert Rd., Westsyde; â&#x20AC;˘ Monday, March 7: Parkcrest elementary gym, 2170 Parkcrest Ave., Brocklehurst; â&#x20AC;˘ Wednesday, March 9: NorKam senior secondary cafeteria, 1198 Kenora Rd., North Kamloops; â&#x20AC;˘ Tuesday, March 15: Sandman Centre Parkside Lounge, downtown next to Riverside Park. On Feb. 2, city council decided to move ahead with community consultation as it grapples with mounting repair costs at the Westsyde and McDonald pools, as well as a citywide ice time shortage. Under the proposal, McDonald Park pool in

almost $5 million. Modernizing the pool further would cost about $13 million. McDonald Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outdoor pool is facing about $200,000 in repairs after both its hotwater boiler and main drain failed late last year. Meanwhile, the closure of the private Ice Box Arena last summer has left the city with more demand for skating time than it has ice. Staff has said the reconfiguration they are proposing could save the city money in the years ahead. If the city, through the four March meetings, can find support for the proposal, it would then spend $100,000 drafting a full plan for the new pool on McArthur Island, which would take more community consultation. Since council moved forward with the proposal, online petitions to keep the pools in Brocklehurst and Westsyde have been created. As of yesterday, the Westsyde petition had garnered 1,595 signatures, while the Brock initiative had collected 1,482 names.

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Destruction of habitat and loss of plants and animals are inevitable if KGHM Ajax builds a giant open-pit copper and gold mine immediately south of Kamloops. The bigger question for the company and government is what will the proposed mine do about it? The company’s application to the provincial and federal governments lists hundreds of detailed measures it promises to take to lessen damage and, in some cases, offset it. That can be as simple as drivers watching for rare toads as they cross a road or organizing shuttles to reduce traffic, to measures as complex as translocating some species and creating new habitats. Consultants recommend reducing vegetation around the proposed tailings pit as a way to deter birds from using the contaminated waters. Special habitat areas not directly beneath the mine’s footprint will be flagged and barriers created to avoid contact. The consultant report on rare

plants estimates 40 per cent can be preserved through mitigation and eventual reclamation when the mine closes after two decades of production. “Re-establishment of red- and blue-listed [plant] communities could take more than 25 years, depending on soil conditions, seed mixes and project activities, but may be reversible over the long term,” it states. During two years of construction, the report recommends creating diversions for amphibians so they do not go into industrial areas. In some cases, the report recommends transferring them to other nearby habitat. Scott Benton, executive director of Grasslands Conservation Council of B.C., said the group will be looking at proposed measures to see if they are good enough. It will also make its own recommendations regarding what are known as “offsets.” One example is creating similar habitat elsewhere in the local area. “There are losses, particularly with the tailings processes they want to use,” Benton said. “What is the offset?”

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Botanists found 27 endangered plants listed by the B.C. Conservation Data Centre. “Sagebrush steppes are habitat for a very large number of plant taxa, including some of the rarest in the province,” the report notes. In addition to plants that will be destroyed from construction and mining activities, some are also susceptible to dust that will be produced by the mine. Important microhabitats include rocky outcrops and wetlands, isolated areas that are home to species including western toad and spadefoot. Both are classified as red listed — the highest level of concern that includes threat of complete loss in B.C. Threats to amphibians range from loss of nearly 1,000 hectares of habitat — site clearing itself will result in loss of a quarter of the local area populations — to what promises to be decades of continuous noise that can disrupt breeding by masking calls, for example. It can mask the sound of predators. “Noise can also cause stress levels to rise by increasing the perception of predation risk,” according to the report.

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Kelowna man claims $21.9-million Lotto 6/49 jackpot ANDREA KLASSEN

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When the lotteryticket kiosk at the Kelowna Superstore opened for the morning, Robert Goertzen started off small. First, he asked the cashier — who had sold him his ticket package every week at the end of his regular grocery outing — to check the winnings on a ticket good for a free play. Next up was a losing ticket. After that, it was the moment of truth. “Boom! The whole thing just lit up,” Goertzen recalled. Around him, the store went quiet. The 44-year-old father of one had matched all six digits in the Feb. 20 Lotto 6/49 draw on a quickpick ticket. Goertzen was now worth $21.9 million. Yesterday, Goertzen was at B.C. Lottery Corporation

headquarters in Kamloops to collect his winnings — and he was still getting over the shock. “It hasn’t sunk in yet,” he said. “A million dollars — $1,000 in my account is OK, but $1 million. I don’t know anybody that has that.” It’s only the second time the heavy duty equipment instructor could recall winning a prize. The last was a skill saw he won in a raffle. Goertzen feels 21 is a special number for him — after all, he won $21.9 million on a lottery-ticket package that cost him $21, and he learned of his windfall on Feb. 21. So far, Goertzen said he plans to use some of his winnings to buy a new truck and fifth-wheel trailer for himself and a new jeep for his girlfriend. Other plans include helping his parents retire, fund-

Robert Goertzen and Jobina Young examine the cheque for $21.9 million at BC Lottery Corporation headquarters in Kamloops yesterday. Goertzen, a heavy equipment instructor from Kelowna, matched all six numbers to win the Lotto 6/49 draw for Saturday, Feb. 20. Another B.C.-purchased ticket — one bought in Mission — was worth $1 million. ANDREA KLASSEN/KTW

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ing his eight-year-old daughter’s education and building a new house. The winnings won’t, however, mean a permanent vacation.

Dogs, graffiti, kept city staff busy in 2015 ANDREA KLASSEN

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Dogs, graffiti and transient camps all kept City of Kamloops bylaw officers busy in 2015. According to year-end statistics from the department of corporate services and community safety, animal control issues — mainly over dogs — accounted for nearly 30 per cent of calls to bylaw enforcement. Of the 1,786 calls about animals, 1,449 concerned canines. Of that number, 117 involved aggressive dogs. Meanwhile, bylaw officers saw increases in complaints about both transient camps and graffiti in the city. While panhandling complaints dropped slightly, from 73 in 2014 to 63 in 2015, calls about transient camps were up by 10 per cent, to 337 from 306. Graffiti complaints on private property were up by 31 per cent, from 82 complaints in 2014 to 118 in 2015. Instances of graffiti on public property stayed about the same, with 93 calls in 2015. Overall, bylaw officers dealt with 7,707 complaints in 2015, up from 7,035 complaints in 2014. • Meanwhile, Kamloops firefight-

ers fielded more than 10 times as many medical calls as fires in 2015, according to year-end stats. A breakdown of emergency calls shows 3,785 medical calls, in 2015, compared to 338 calls for fires of all types. Of the fires called in, 48 were motor vehicles, 39 landscape fires and 28 were interface fires. Also more common than actual fires were false alarms. False commercial and residential alarms accounted for 434 emergency calls. KFR also had 611 calls about motor-vehicle incidents and dealt with five bomb threats (down slightly from 2014 when there were six). • Most kinds of crime are on the decline in Kamloops, but according to year-end statistics from the city’s Mounties, property crime was on the rise in 2015. Kamloops RCMP numbers show a double-digit decreases on narcotics files, crimes against persons and other types of lawbreaking, but a 13 per cent increase in property crime. Last year, 5,941 crimes of this type were reported, compared to 5,255 the year before. RCMP also saw a small increase in the number of provincial statue violations it dealt with, which rose by 4.4 per cent.

Goertzen said after years of living paycheque to paycheque with a few hundred dollars in the bank, he wants a chance to work for reasons besides

paying the bills. “I have a lot of things I want to accomplish at work,” he said. “Now I’m going to go for fun . . . but I’ll retire early.”

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Cavers wants data

A Kamloops city councillor wants KGHM Ajax to release to the public all weather-related data that has been gathered on the mining property south of Aberdeen. Donovan Cavers will file a notice of motion at today’s council meeting, to request support from fellow council members. Cavers wants council to contact KGHM CEO Marcin Mostowy, KGHM Ajax external-affairs manager Yves Lacasse and project manager Clyde Gillespie and ask that the following weather-related information be made publicly available: • raw data archived since August 2010 from the Ajaxmet climate station; • raw data archived since 2006 by the Goldmet cleat station; • raw data archived since 2014 by the AjaxAQ-1 climate station; • exact geographical co-ordinates of the locations the climate stations; • descriptions of the types and specific names and model numbers of the meteorological instrumentation used at each site. Cavers’ notice of motion states there is no indication raw-source meteorological data has been made available by the company and notes the time-sensitivity of the request, citing the 75-day public comment period attached to the Ajax application. The comment period ends on April 11.

More Ajax on agenda

Another Ajax-related delegation is scheduled to appear before Kamloops council today. Kamloops residents Jim Thomson and Mark Brown will appear to talk about “the economic opportunities offered to Kamloops by the Ajax project . . . as detailed from the perspective of

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a member of the local business community.” In January, KGHM Ajax submitted its 18,000-page application to provincial and federal authorities, kicking off a 180-day application-review period. A 75-day public-comment period ends on April 11. On Jan. 12, council voted 5-4 to allow Ajax-related delegations to appear following a longtime policy of disallowing them from a public-information portion of the meeting.

Domtar says emissions down

Domtar said it has reduced particulate emissions at its Mission Flats pulp mill by 68 per cent over the past seven years, a time period during which it has spent more than $35 million in new technology. The information is contained in a report from Domtar going to Kamloops council today. The report from Kristin Dangelmaier, Domtar’s environmental manager, notes the company has reduced particulate emissions from the pulp mill’s four boilers incrementally since embarking on a seven-year plan in 2009. The report documents progressive decreases in particulate emissions based on 2009 levels — decreases of 13 per cent in 2011, 38 per cent in 2012, 43 per cent in 2013, 59 per cent and 68 per cent at the end of last year. Domtar bought the pulp mill from Weyerhaeuser in 2007. In 2013, it shut down its sawdust pulp line, reducing mill production by 25 per cent and resulting in 125 employees being laid off. As a result, Dangelmaier said, equipment in several process areas was retired, including the No. 1 black liquor recovery boiler, resulting in the elimination of associated emissions.

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Over the years, the City of Kamloops has made budget meetings more personal with a chance to have your say. This format continues to work well and we invite you to be a part of the proposed 2016 supplemental budget discussions coming up. As part of this ongoing conversation we‘ve learned that you want to be involved earlier in the budget process. We hear you, we think that’s a great idea. Feedback on the 2016 supplemental budget and sharing ideas for the 2017 budget helps ensure that staff has time to research items before they go to council for consideration. That makes good sense and we invite you to provide some input on our budget process.

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Drug-ring Shooting ‘manager’ victim won’t talk avoids jail POLICE

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The man shot in the leg at the Kamloops Travel Centre on Thursday night will survive his injury, but he is refusing to talk to police about who shot him and why. Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Cpl. Jodie Shelkie said the 32-yearold is “very well known” to police, noting the shooting was a targeted incident, not a random attack. “Although the victim is not co-operating with our investigators, the Kamloops RCMP continue to do all they can to identify the subject or subjects who were involved,” Shelkie said. “The Kamloops RCMP are committed to keeping the streets of Kamloops safe, and all available investigative avenues are being pursued.” A neighbour reported hearing gun shots at about 8:45 p.m. and, shortly after 9 p.m., approximately a dozen police cars had arrived at the travel centre on Versatile Drive and Copperhead Drive and taped off the entire parking lot, restricting public access. The victim was shot outside and stumbled onto the Petro-Canada gas station, where he collapsed. He later underwent surgery at Royal Inland Hospital. Shelkie said the suspects drove away in two small, lightcoloured vehicles, heading east on Versatile Drive. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kamloops RCMP at 250-8283000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

B.C. Supreme Court judge goes with plan for house arrest for Steven Currie, who profited off of cocaine dealers CAM FORTEMS STAFF REPORTER cam@kamloopsthisweek.com

A B.C. Supreme Court justice ruled Friday the manager of a Kamloops cocaine ring will not go jail and will instead serve two years of house arrest, followed by probation. Steven Currie pleaded guilty to conspiracy to traffic cocaine, a high-level drug charge. While the Crown asked for a four-year jail term, Justice Hope Hyslop sided with defence lawyer Jordan Watt, who argued a conditional sentence order, so-called “jail in the community,” is a tough penalty that will deter others from serious drug crime. Currie ran the day-to-day operations of a dial-a-dope operation in Kamloops in 2012, collecting money at the end of the night and reloading drivers with product. Five driver-dealers rotated shifts selling small amounts of powdered cocaine and delivering it throughout the city in a dedicated work car. They regularly collected thousands of dollars in revenues. Through wiretapping phones, search warrants and undercover buys, RCMP dissected the workings of the operation headed by Richard Crawford. By opting not to send Currie to jail, Hyslop handed

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editor@ kamloopsthisweek.com him a sentence similar to the lowest-level cocaine delivery drivers, all of whom received some form of house arrest. Crawford was given a five-year jail term, while the cocaine wholesaler to the ring, Jean Claude Auger, received a four-year sentence. The defence argued conditional sentences have been allowed to slip into lighter penalties than originally designed when legislation was introduced in the 1990s. Watt argued for a strict conditional sentence over two years that would allow Currie little freedom to leave his parents’ home in Ontario, other than to work. For the first six months of the three-year probation that will follow, he will be under an evening curfew.

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A hearing is set for April 11 to determine whether delays in criminal proceedings should overturn the conviction of a Shuswap Lake boater who crashed into a houseboat, killing its pilot. In October, Leon Reinbrecht was found guilty in B.C. Supreme Court in Kamloops of criminal negligence causing death and criminal negligence causing bodily harm for his

actions on July 3, 2010. Reinbrecht’s speedboat on Shuswap Lake ran into a houseboat piloted by Ken Brown, killing Brown and injuring a number of passengers. The speedboat ended up inside the houseboat. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Sheri Donegan found Reinbrecht guilty on both counts, finding he was travelling too fast and recklessly in the moments before he struck Brown’s houseboat in the dark.

Defence lawyers working for Reinbrecht earlier filed a challenge alleging delays in legal proceedings caused by the Crown breached Reinbrecht’s rights under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It took 17 months for charges to be laid against Reinbrecht and there were a number of delays before the trial. The hearing was originally set for March, but the defence successfully applied for an adjournment to give more time for preparation.

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Police look into swatting incident For the second time in 15 months, Kamloops Mounties were called en masse to the same Upper Sahali address as part of a swatting prank. Dozens of Mounties sped to 1775 McKinley Court at 5:30 p.m. Friday after receiving a call at 5:27 p.m. about a shooting . Sgt. Karen Delorey said a male called police to say he was armed and has shot someone inside a townhouse in the complex. Mounties set up a perimeter in the area of Monarch Drive and McKinley Court. A resident of a townhouse on McKinley said there were approximately eight police cruisers on the street, with armed officers walking the complex. The call came less than 24 hours after a real shooting occurred in west Kamloops. On Thursday night, a 32-year-old man was shot in the leg at the Kamloops Travel Centre in west Kamloops, at Copperhead Drive and Versatile Drive. His injuries were not lifethreatening and police say it was a targeted hit. The suspects remain at large. The address that was the focus of the police operation Friday is the same address that was the target of a swatting prank on a Friday night in September 2014. On Sept. 19, 2014, Mounties rushed to 1775 McKinley Court after receiving a call from a man who claimed he was armed, had shot someone inside a home at that address and would shoot any responding police officers. The RCMP’s emergencyresponse team was deployed, along with other Mounties and paramedics, and the area was cordoned off for hours, until all units in the townhouse complex were cleared. Ultimately, police determined the call had been a prank, one intended to have Mounties rush to a non-existent event, a practice known as swatting and one that can lead to criminal charges.

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n the video, the dog is shaking with fear. It has just been rescued from an alleged puppy mill. People at the SPCA have trimmed off the filthy, matted fur and bathed it. The dog is safe, but it doesn’t know it, so it starts to back away from the camera lens, terrified. It was one of the 66 dogs seized from a Langley location earlier this month by the SPCA. The animal protection agency took away 32 adult dogs and 34 puppies on Feb. 4, including Old English sheepdogs, Bernese mountain dogs, soft-coated Wheaten terriers, poodles and Portuguese water dogs. The starving dogs were living in small, stacked crates and cages, in dark, unheated buildings. They had serious medical and psychological issues including broken bones, missing ears and eyes, infections and abscesses, dental disease, severe matting and overgrown nails. Another property in Surrey housing distressed animals was raided after the discovery in Langley. The eye-opening shock in Langley has prompted the province to announce it will pass legislation next year that will include codes of practice for dog breeders and kennel and cattery operators. The province will also consult this spring on licensing to operate as a breeder. Premier Christy Clark announced the changes yesterday in Vancouver, saying the government has already begun consultations with the province’s SPCA and others. The codes of practice will include rules on housing, ventilation, food and water, care and supervision, and record keeping. While the move is welcome, it is too late for the dogs in Langley, animals that require especially skilled and understanding owners, because while the physical scars can heal, the psychological damage will take a lot longer. People who work with emotionally wounded dogs will tell you that helping them recover from their ordeal takes a very long time and lots of love and patience. And that it is very much worth the effort.

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Take MSP off life support

he B.C. Liberal government made a big show of selectively easing Medical Services Plan fees in its budget for the coming election year. In what is becoming a pattern for Premier Christy Clark, the biggest beneficiaries are single parents. The new MSP is calculated for adults only, so a single parent with two children saves as much as $1,200 a year. Premium assistance is expanded, with discounts for single people making up to $42,000, rather than $30,000. But for singles, couples and seniors who don’t qualify for discounts, the rate is going up another four per cent effective Jan. 1, 2017. Indeed, with population growth, the finance ministry expects its take from MSP premiums to rise every year, reaching $2.5 billion in the coming years. MSP revenue covers about 17 per cent of B.C.’s health budget and Clark and Finance Minister Mike de Jong insist Canada’s only direct health-care charge is a vital signal to people that health care isn’t free. This argument has failed. One seldom-discussed fact is that for half of the people charged MSP, it’s paid by their employers. In private-sector terms it’s a hefty payroll tax, creating one more obstacle for businesses to hire full-time staff with benefits. So, most full-time employees don’t receive this supposedly vital signal, unless they get laid off because their employer is losing money.

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VICTORIA Also note that politicians and public-sector employees have never paid MSP premiums. Their employers — taxpayers — pick up the tab for them. People who have to pay out of pocket are what the bureaucracy calls pay-direct accounts. Jordan Bateman of the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation recently revealed that nearly 400,000 of these accounts are in arrears by more than 30 days, owing a grand total of $457 million. Of course, this is Canada, so even if you haven’t paid or even registered for MSP, you still get treatment at the hospital. This is another potential signal lost in the noise. For people who lose their jobs, MSP is like being kicked when they are down. Their employer stops paying and the slow-moving bureaucracy charges them based on their income from the previous year. There was a fuss in 2004 after the B.C. Liberals contracted out MSP administration to a Virginiabased back-office specialist,

delightfully named Maximus Corporation. Now Maximus goes after delinquent MSP accounts with collection-agency tactics and attempts to keep up with the comings and goings from other provinces and countries. Opposition parties decry the continued inequity of the MSP premium system, which charges the same for a single person making $45,000 or $450,000 a year. NDP Leader John Horgan rails about inequality and accuses Clark of using MSP revenues to establish her prosperity “slush fund,” but he stops short of calling for the elimination of MSP premiums. One would expect the new Democrats to lead another axethe-tax campaign, as they did with the carbon tax and the HST, but they aren’t. Perhaps this is because workers for this unnecessary Maximus machine remain members of the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union. Green Leader Andrew Weaver has it right. He staged a popular petition drive to roll MSP premiums into income tax. If the government wants to send a message, it can interrupt its continuous Jobs Plan advertising. Scrapping MSP and raising income-tax rates on higher brackets to compensate would fix the private-sector payroll deterrent, make salaried employees (including me) pay their share and end a tax break for the wealthy. Don’t hold your breath.

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TO WHOM DOES KAMLOOPS RCMP ANSWER? Editor: The recent Kamloops RCMP jailing without charge of Robert Werbowsky, who had reported to police that he had been recently robbed, raises serious questions about RCMP conduct and its role as our city police force (‘Robbed of his rights?’, Feb. 19): Kamloops This Week is to be commended for bringing this insolent action of Kamloops RCMP officers in Kamloops to our attention. By not charging Werbowsky, the RCMP admits it had no basis for his jailing. With the failure of RCMP officers and their superintendent, Brad Mueller, to respond to

questions from this newspaper, they clearly believe they have no sense of responsibility to the people who hire and pay them — the City of Kamloops and city council. This raises the larger question of whether Kamloops should continue to contract the federal police force to do its municipal policing. RCMP officers and their superintendent are well aware they are responsible only to the federal RCMP Office in Ottawa and its provincial headquarters in Surrey. This incident clearly focuses this issue. As a taxpaying citizen of Kamloops, I would

like my city council to ask Mueller to appear before council to explain the actions of his force in this disturbing incident. Should he have initial reservations about appearing before council, I am sure council would agree to meet with him in-camera. If he refuses outright, it would be definitive proof the RCMP does not really see itself as our own Kamloops municipal police force, but rather as a national police force responsible only to federal masters. John Hart Kamloops

LET’S HONOUR OUR ANIMAL WELFARE IN DARK AGES HEROES, NOT LOCATIONS Editor: I was surprised to read that a name with a good history behind it got whacked when Kamloops-Thompson school trustees decided to drop the “Beattie” monicker from two schools. I like names with some character; location and thing just does not do it for me. Letter writer Sheila Park (‘Let the Beattie name live’) stated it well in the Feb. 19 edition of KTW. The Beattie sisters deserve their fame and the decision to rename Beattie school should be reversed. Let us hear about our heroes (if the area is already named for a hero, then let us hear about another hero).

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Editor: The federal government enjoys a favourable international reputation on the subject of animal welfare, one it it does not deserve. Here are the facts obtained from the World Animal Protection Index: More than 50 countries have been evaluated on their concern for animal welfare on a scale from A to G. European countries are some of the best, with mostly A’s and B’s. The UK has earned an “A” and India is rated with a “C”. Canada is lagging behind with a “D”. Canada is worse than China and India in the categories of protection of animals in captivity, scientific research, protection of farm animals and recognition of animal sentience. The federal laws look good by stating animal abusers can receive fines and jail sentences, but the reality is only one-third of one per cent of abuse complaints lead to criminal charges. The federal government ignored public opinion back in 2012 after taking a poll asking whether Canadians approved of cos-

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Kamloops MLAs outline balanced budget vided an update at the traditional Kamloops Chamber of Commerce lunch meeting following the provincial budget. The pair outlined the balanced budget that provided a $100million down payment on the promised Prosperity Fund, which Premier Christy Clark said in the 2013 provincial election would be funded with revenue from liquid natural-gas (LNG) projects. The $100 million does not stem from LNG projects, but from the province’s surplus. Critics have called the Prosperity Fund a fantasy because

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While there were no specifics in last week’s provincial budget, the city’s two MLAs and cabinet minister said Friday that work is continuing on the second phase of the Royal Inland Hospital upgrade and that there is possibility of investment at TRU. Kamloops-South Thompson MLA and Transportation Minister Todd Stone, along with KamloopsNorth Thompson MLA and Health Minister Terry Lake, pro-

no corporations have moved forward with LNG investments, though Stone predicted that will change by next year. That budget makes B.C. the best performing province for a number of categories, including jobs and credit rating. Stone said that is evident from the numbers and from looking at the number of Canadians and immigrants moving to the province. Lake said in an interview the $80-million first phase of RIH upgrades, the visible parkade and clinical-services building along

Columbia Street, is due to be complete by July. The next phase is the $240million surgical tower. “I’m hopeful we’ll go to request for proposals in February 2017,” Lake said. Local taxpayers will contribute another $160 million to the project. “I’m hopeful sometime in 2017 we’ll have shovels in the ground,” Lake said. “I don’t want to get too far ahead.” That 2017 date would put activity in the midst of the next provincial election, which

will be held in May. Treasury board of cabinet is considering a set of capital projects for post-secondary institutions in B.C., one of them Thompson Rivers University’s proposed new trades building, valued at $30 million. “TRU put forward an exceptional business plan for a trades and technology building, a new building adjacent to the existing one,” Stone told reporters. That plan is under evaluation “I’m hopeful we should have some good news on that project soon,” he said.

Search and rescue operation in city this week Kamloops will be among locations used this week for a significant search and rescue exercise involving a number of agencies. The 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force will be conducting a search and rescue exercise through Friday. Most exercise activity will be initiated with the launch of aircraft from Kamloops Airport into the local area and into the Chilcotin military training area. Some exercise support will also be provided in Williams Lake.

The purpose of the exercise is to provide members of the squadron and B.C.-based search and rescue partners with realistic training. Exercise participants will include the B.C. Search and Rescue Association, the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association, the Provincial Emergency Program Air, Kamloops Search and Rescue, the Rocky Mountain Rangers and Kamloops Airport. The 442 Squadron is responsible for providing a search and rescue capability in support of the Joint Rescue Co-ordination

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the city had asked for 2,500 more HandyDart service hours in the 6,000-hour increase it had hoped to undertake before transit funding was frozen in last year’s provincial budget. Stone said he expects much of the requested HandyDart hours could be provided. Coun. Ken Christian, who attended the press conference at the bus loop on the Thompson Rivers University campus, said council will discuss how the service in the city will be improved once it learns how much of that increase will be coming. Christian said he anticipates major routes and HandyDart

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ale Cassell has earned his stripes. The 75-year-old hockey official, born and bred in Kamloops, has been refereeing since 1955, the same year riots erupted in Montreal when Maurice Richard was suspended for knocking a linesman unconscious during a game against the Bruins in Boston. If you know Cassell, and many in the local hockey community do, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something fitting about that coincidence. He was borne of that era. Life and hockey, which canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really be separated when it comes to Cassell, have changed a great deal since then, but officiating has been one of the constants, so it made sense to catch up with the retired welder at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre, minutes before he took to the ice to call a menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s league game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I come from the old school, rough and rugged with lots of blood,â&#x20AC;? said Cassell, who was inducted as a community builder to the Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame in 2005. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I was a player, I knew exactly where the penalty box was and I tell everybody that, hey, I can referee the same way I play. If you want to dig in, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll dig in. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes, we might have a rough start, but by the time itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all over and they know Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to be the boss anyway, I get along very, very well with the players.â&#x20AC;? The first period of Cassellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s officiating story began 60 years ago on a Saturday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This fellow asked me to help because the other referee was sick,â&#x20AC;? Cassell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know anything about refereeing. Nothing. To make a long story short, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m still here.â&#x20AC;? Cassell has presided over countless Kamloops Minor Hockey Association contests, spent about 30 years calling games in the junior A B.C. Hockey League and logged 12 seasons â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the most enjoyable stint of his officiating career â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as a linesman in the Western Hockey League. The list of Hall of Fame NHL players and well-respected referees with whom he shared the ice is too long to recount, but he rattled off names like Dave (Tiger) Williams, Bryan Trottier and Dan Marouelli, and cited Rob Brown as one of the lippiest players

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Dale Cassell (right), 75, was asked to help officiate the WHL 50th season pro-am alumni game on Feb. 4 at Sandman Centre during Hockey Day in Canada week. The retired welder is still blowing the whistle on a regular basis in Kamloops, where he first donned the black-and-white stripes in 1955. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everybody says, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Dale, when are you going to pack it in?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; I say Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve still got a mile-and-a-half left in me yet,â&#x20AC;? Cassell says.

to lace them up under his patrol. Cassell is no stranger to international duty, having refereed in a Canada-Russia series in 1966 at the Vancouver Forum and during a tournament featuring Canada, the U.S., Czech Republic and Russia south of the border in the early 1970s. Kamloops resident Bob Davoren, a seemingly endless wealth of sports knowledge, was best man at Cassellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wedding in 1964. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dale had ice in his veins,â&#x20AC;? Davoren said, noting Cassell got the two out of trouble on several impromptu road trips, including one to New York City, where they watched Sandy Koufax, Mickey Mantle and company in the Yankees-Dodgers 1963 World Series.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;He could have made a career out of being a referee, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no doubt about it, but family came first and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what Dale was all about,â&#x20AC;? Davoren said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was very unflappable, probably because he was so good at what he did.â&#x20AC;? (Trouble arose on the Bronx trip when Davoren misplaced a large sum of money on the wrong side of town. Cassell kept his cool and retrieved it.) Cassell was an excellent player and belonged to the Chicago Blackhawksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; organization in 1958, but decided to call it quits upon hearing he would be traded to Flin Flon from Moose Jaw. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I came home, picked up the whistle and

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Jeanette has been a sounding board for her husband, who for more than half a century has come home from the rink with stories to tell, missed calls to confess and wounds to be patched up. “We never expected that he would want to referee this long, but you just keep going and going,” Jeanette said. “It’s different now and there are no big fights that he has to get in the middle of. I’d always have to bleach his shirts because there was blood on them. “Some of the other referee friends weren’t married, so they’d bring their shirts over, too, if they needed to be washed.” Cassell expressed a great fear of public speaking, interviews and the spotlight, saying paralyzing stage fright is one reason he nearly declined the KTW interview, but he spoke with the flare of a seasoned entertainer and touched on a number of refereeing topics. On hockey parents: “I have never, ever had trouble with parents. I have never, ever come close to throwing a parent out of a hockey game. If you go out there and do your job and do it well and they can see it, they appreciate it. “To me, one of the big things, especially for the young guys, is hustle. You’ve got to get out and move and show that you’re interested. The parents appreciate that.” NHL refs have it easy these days, Cassell said: “The biggest change in officiating is the fourman system. They don’t have the whole responsibility of the hockey game on their shoulders and today we’re playing like the old Montreal Canadiens and the Russians, skating and passing. It’s a piece of cake for the NHL referees, compared to what it used to be, in the days of the Philadelphia Flyers and Boston Bruins. Those days have come and those days have gone.” Cassell sticks to recreationalleague games now, operating mostly in between the blue lines. He only referees when he has an officiating partner, one of them being Willy Saari, a wellknown figure on the local sports scene.

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“He’s been my mentor since I started and I’ve done this for 32-plus years,” Saari said. “I’m still honoured on a Tuesday night to come out and ref with him. “It’s the highlight of his day. I just envy that. I wish I had that passion all the time.” Cassell and Saari were invited to don the stripes at the WHL 50th season pro-am alumni game, a showcase showdown featuring a litany of hockey legends played in front of about 5,000 fans at Sandman Centre during Hockey Day in Canada week. “There might have been some concern about him [from organizers], but we said, ‘He’s in the best shape out of all of us and he’ll do the best job,’ and they shut up real quick,” Saari said. “He has respect from every player in this town. He’s earned it over the years.” They might not like all the calls he makes and his in-yourface style may irk some players, but they respect him. Clay Cartie, one of the players involved in the men’s-league game the night Cassell was interviewed, has grown familiar

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with the 75-year-old’s unique, talkative style of refereeing. “He’s out there having fun and he still loves doing it, which is nice to see, and his banter on the ice is great,” Cartie said. “Not many refs will come back with a witty comment like Dale does, so it’s nice.” “He does pretty well, although he makes us shoot the puck down the ice on the icing calls,” Cartie said with a laugh. “He makes us shoot it down to the other ref.” Jeanette was in the stands watching the pro-am alumni game and she has a bone to pick with Don Cherry over what happened during the pre-game festivities . “We took the grandkids and our two daughters came to the alumni game. He [Dale] was supposed to drop the ceremonial puck,” Cassell’s wife said. “Well, here comes Don Cherry. I thought, hey, that’s not fair. They asked Dale to do it and, here, Don Cherry marches in and does it. Dale said it’s no big deal, but it was. The kids wanted to see that. They’re 10 and seven years old.” Cassell, who sat at the same bench at Argo Road Maintenance for the last 38 years of his welding career, exhibited no sour grapes over the Cherry incident. And gone are the days in which missed calls followed him home to Jeanette and the South Shore house they’ve lived in for 40 years. “Blunders used to drive me nuts for days,” Cassell said. “We are not perfect. Do we make all the right calls? No. You learn to deal with it. Now I can go to bed and not think about it.” There are more important things to worry about, like when he’s next scheduled to referee or his next trip to the cross-country skiing trails at Stake Lake and Sun Peaks Resort. “I’m just built that way. I’m made to move,” he said. “I don’t do it for my health. I just can’t sit around too long. I’m one of them guys. I gotta move. “Everybody says, ‘Dale, when are you going to pack it in?’ I say I’ve still got a mile-and-a-half left in me yet. “As long as I feel this way, I’ll be dropping the puck.”

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Thompson rink to fight fatigue MARTY HASTINGS

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Karla Thompson was trying to be politically correct when speaking about the pre-qualifying round at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. “Some people feel, and I kind of feel that way, too, that it’s too bad all the teams can’t be here, everyone that wins their province,” said Thompson, the Team B.C. skip who spoke to KTW ahead of yesterday’s clash with Nova Scotia at the women’s national curling championship in Grande Prairie. “Everyone else is going into their fourth game and we’re going into our eighth game. Getting in the extra games was to our advantage to settle in a bit early, but now we’re going to get a little more tired than everyone else.” Skip Jill Brothers and her Nova Scotia rink scored three in the 10th end to sink B.C. 7-4 yesterday afternoon.

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Skip Karla Thompson and Team B.C. played four games before starting main-draw play on Saturday night at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Grande Prairie. Staying fresh will be a tall task for her Kamloops Curling Centre rink, which brings a 1-3 record into today’s action.

Thompson’s crew is 1-3 and scheduled to play twice today — at 6:30 a.m. against Jenn Hanna of Ontario and at 11:30 a.m. against Jolene Campbell of Saskatchewan. Curling Canada decided at its annual

general meeting in June to expand the field and abolish the pre-qualifying round in time for the 2018 Scotties, but that doesn’t do much for the Kamloops Curling Centre group this week.

The Thompson rink — which includes third Kristen Recksiedler, second Tracey Lavery, lead Trysta Vandale, alternate Sasha Carter and coach Jeff Richard — scored three in the fifth end and held off

veteran Kerry Galusha of the Northwest Territories to win the sudden-death pre-

qualifying final 8-5 on Saturday morning. Hours later, Thompson played its first main-draw contest, its fifth game overall, and conceded a 10-2 defeat to the Kerri Einarson rink of Manitoba (2-1), which was playing its first game of the tournament. “I think we were still on a high and didn’t quite refocus,” Thompson said. “Regardless, we have to make our shots.” Skip Chelsea Carey of Alberta (4-0) knocked off B.C. 8-5 on Sunday morning, but Thompson squeezed out a 7-6 victory over Marie-France Larouche of Quebec

(2-2) on Sunday night. “It’s always nice to get your first win and get that monkey off your back,” Thompson said. “We’re feeling good and we’re moving upward.” As of KTW’s press deadline yesterday, Alberta was atop the Scotties standings with its unblemished record. “It’s been a grind already, but we’re grinding it out,” Thompson said. “The pre-qualifying is a bit of a controversial issue for a lot of people, but it is what it is and everyone knew about it coming in. “They’ve heard the suggestions and they’re going to make a change.”

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STORM TO BRAVE HEAT IN ROUND 1 The Kamloops Storm will not have to travel far to find their first-round Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoff opponent. Following a 7-2 loss to the Osoyoos Coyotes in their final game of the regular season on Saturday night, Kamloops has a first-round date with the Chase Heat. The series’ opening game will be played tonight at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre, with puck-drop slated for 7 p.m. Kamloops will play host to Game 2 tomorrow, before the series shifts to Chase for games on Friday and Saturday at Art Holding Memorial Arena. Game time is 7 p.m. tomorrow at McArthur. Should they be necessary, Games 5, 6 and 7 will be played on Feb. 29 in Kamloops, March 1 in Chase and March 2 in Kamloops, respectively. The Storm finished the regular season second in the Doug Birks Division, three points ahead of the Heat, and played to a 4-4 record against their Shuswap rival, with each club winning one contest in overtime. The 100 Mile House Wranglers won the Birks Division, finishing three points ahead of Kamloops, and will play the division’s fourth-place Revelstoke Grizzlies in Round 1.

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Owls get best of Saints at Okanagans The Kelowna Owls knocked off the NorKam Saints 63-37 in the senior girls’ AAA Okanagan Championship basketball game on Saturday to claim a berth in the provincial championship, which will run from March 2 to March 5 at the Langley Events Centre. Cassie Morris had 10 points and 16 rebounds in a losing effort for the Saints, who had home-court advantage. Julia Cantin pitched in with 11 points for the home team. Morris and Billie Sankey of the Saints were named first-team tournament all-stars, while Tamika Tallio of the South Kamloops Titans and Emily Ferguson of NorKam cracked the second-team all-star list. NorKam downed South Kam 54-41 in semifinal play on Saturday. Hannah McDonald had seven points and Lynn Morrison netted nine points for the Titans. Morris had 14 points and 27 rebounds for the Saints, while Grace Campbell poured in 11 points. Taya Hanson of the Owls was the tournament MVP.

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The Kamloops Blazers were winless on their three-gamesin-three-nights road trip to the Coast and Vancouver Island on the weekend and did themselves no favours in the hunt for the WHL’s post-season. They knew points would be hard to come by in two games against the red-hot Victoria Royals and they were right — Victoria topped Kamloops 4-1 on Friday and 6-3 on Saturday. “The first game we got off to a pretty slow start,” Blazers’ forward Collin Shirley told KTW. “We weren’t as prepared as we could have been. “That was a tough way to start the road trip, but the second game we showed some pushback.” Momentum from a much-improved performance on Saturday did not translate to the scoreboard early against the Vancouver Giants at Pacific Coliseum on Sunday, but the Blazers sal-

we’ve talked the most about through the year, about how they play a good, defensive game,” said Shirley, who leads the Blazers with 65 points. “We’ll do a lot of work on that this week in practice to prepare for them.” The U.S. Divisionleading Silvertips are among the Blazers’ potential first-round playoff opponents, if Kamloops can snare the first wild-card berth. “We’re going there on Thursday, so there’s no excuse not to be ready to play,” Shirley said. “This is a huge weekend and every point we can get really matters.” The Giants will be at Sandman Centre for a 7 p.m. start on Saturday and the Seattle Thunderbirds will be in town on Sunday, with game time set for 6 p.m.

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Collin Shirley and the Kamloops Blazers will look to snap a three-game losing skid against the hometown Everett Silvertips on Friday. The Blazers will play host to Vancouver on Saturday and Seattle on Sunday.

vaged a point by erasing a 3-0 second-period deficit to force overtime. “He [Blazers’ head coach Don Hay] called a timeout and everyone was almost in disbelief,” said Shirley, whose Blazers fell into the 3-0 hole when Radovan Bondra tallied for the Giants at 2:38 of

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4-3 in a shootout. “The last game in Vancouver we would have liked to have two points, but we had a really good second half and showed some good compete,” Shirley said. “It was a muchneeded point.” Connor Ingram was between the pipes for Kamloops on Friday

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qualify, along with two wild-card spots reserved for the next two best records. Kamloops sits in the second wild-card slot with 63 points and is four points up on the Tri-City Americans, who have two games in hand on the Blazers. The Spokane Chiefs occupy the first wildcard berth, holding a one-point lead on the Blue and Orange. Shirley and the Blazers enjoyed a day off yesterday, but will begin preparing today for another threegames-in-three-nights haul, which starts on Friday against the Silvertips in Everett. “Everett is a team

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DUNEDIN, Fla. — Jose Bautista sees no reason for a lot of back and forth about his contract. The Toronto slugger said yesterday he has let the Blue Jays know what it would take to keep him and is waiting for an answer. Bautista is entering the final year of his deal. The 35-year-old outfielder is coming off a 40-homer season in which he helped Toronto to an AL East title and its first postseason appearance since 1993. “I don’t think there

should be any negotiations. I think I’ve proved myself and the question has been asked — what will it take? — and I’ve given them an answer,’’ Bautista said. “I’m not going to sit here and try to bargain for a couple dollars.’’ Wearing a shirt that said “HOME IS TORONTO,’’ Bautista spoke to reporters for about 15 minutes yesterday after the Blue Jays held their first official workout for pitchers and catchers. It was fitting that Bautista’s comments made the biggest news of the day. Toronto is still a team built around its

offence after Bautista, Josh Donaldson, Edwin Encarnacion and Troy Tulowitzki powered the Blue Jays to the AL Championship Series last year. Bautista and Encarnacion are in the final year of their contracts. Bautista said he let the team know a couple of weeks ago what kind of deal he wanted and that his agent has been involved in the process. “I’m not trying to sound like it was adamant and I put down the law and I drew lines in the sand,’’ Bautista said. “They asked me a question and I gave them an answer.’’

Toronto general manager Ross Atkins is expected to talk to reporters later this week. Atkins was hired to work with Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro after GM Alex Anthopoulos left the team this off-season. Bautista said he has “nothing but praise’’ for what Shapiro and Atkins have done so far, even while his own future remains uncertain. “I think they know and realize the things that I say and agree with me. It’s just a matter of, are they willing to go there?’’ Bautista said. “And it’s not just necessarily Ross and Mark. I can’t say that, I don’t know. Some of that

decision making, of a contract the size that I presented, has to come from ownership.’’ The Blue Jays are owned by Rogers Communications. “In a publicly traded company, everybody can track their performance fairly easy. It’s not a secret. It’s out in the public,’’ Bautista said. “Stock prices are monitored very closely by the whole financial world, and I think there is a direct correlation with the success of their earnings-per-share after we start experiencing success. “Are they going to put it out in the media and say because of the Jays,

we made all this money? No. But everybody can read between the lines.’’ Bautista made $64 million over the past five years and the Blue Jays exercised his $14-million option for 2016. He said he feels he’s outperformed that contract and he dismissed the idea of a so-called hometown discount. “That doesn’t exist. Not in my world,’’ Bautista said. “In my eyes, I’ve given this organization a five-year hometown discount already.’’ Bautista signed his long-term deal in 2011, when he was coming off a 54-homer season that more than tripled his

Canucks, Flames make trade Baby struck by The Calgary Flames acquired forward Hunter Shinkaruk from the Vancouver Canucks for centre Markus Granlund on Monday.

Shinkaruk will be assigned to the AHL’s Stockton Heat. Shinkaruk, a Calgary native, was selected in the first round, No. 24

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puck will be OK MONTREAL — A baby struck in the head by a puck star defenceman P.K. Subban tossed into the stands following the Montreal Canadiens annual open practice was released from hospital yesterday.

The one-month-old girl’s mother, Valerie Meloche, said on Facebook her daughter suffered a concussion when hit by the puck Sunday. Canadiens players tossed them into the crowd following

career high in that category. He has averaged 35 home runs a year since then. Encarnacion’s agent has said his client would cease negotiations once the regular season begins. Bautista didn’t say anything like that, but he certainly seemed intent on leaving the issue firmly on management. “I didn’t want to waste their time or their effort, so they can start planning ahead, and if it’s not going to happen, they have plenty of time to do so,’’ Bautista said. “They asked me about two weeks ago, and I told them, and that’s it. There’s no negotiation.” the practice. “Unfortunately, one of the fans who received a puck from P.K. Subban was just a month old and she stopped it with her head,’’ Meloche wrote. Baby Beatrice was taken to the Montreal Children’s Hospital and kept overnight. A team spokesman said Subban also wanted to meet the family. — Canadian Press

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Obituaries & In Memoriam OLIVE ILEAN HUGHSON November 2, 1929 - February 18, 2016 Olive passed peacefully at Overlander Residential Care facility on February 18, 2016 with two of her daughters by her side. Olive enjoyed being outside taking her little dog “Qeenie” out for walks and tending her many flower gardens. In fact, many of the children in the neighborhood referred to Olive as the flower lady. Olive also enjoyed sewing, knitting and reading. Olive will be sadly missed by her blended family, her daughters Linda (Doug) Thomson, Susan (Phil) Lingren and Debbie (Paul) Nadeau, her step-daughters Ellie (Doug) Stockford, Holly (Brian) Eastabrook, her sons Robert (Roberta) Taylor, Barry (Selina) Taylor as well as her step-son Hartlley (Pat) Hughson. Olive will also be remembered by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Olive is predeceased by her husband Roy Hughson, her four sisters Eva, Margaret, Isabella, Beverly and her granddaughter Laurel. The family would like to thank each and every one of the staff at Overlander Extended Care for the outstanding care and kindness that their mom had received. The family would like to close on a Quote from one of her caregivers Bunny “Now Mom is back in Roy’s arms dancing”. At Olive’s request there will be no formal service. Condolences may be sent to www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454

ANNA LOUISE MILLER May 28, 1945 – February 12, 2016

It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, grandmother and beloved friend, A. Louise Miller on Friday, February 12th, 2016. Louise is survived by her two children, Rhonda Swanson (Tony, Chelsea and Chase) Doug Miller (Stacey, Rylea, Sydney, Emily, Carson, Travis and Nicole) and numerous relatives far and near. She was predeceased by her husband Jack Miller in 2004. Louise was born on May 28th, 1945, in Nanaimo, BC, living her youth in Clinton and Penticton, before settling in Kamloops, BC. Our beloved Mom was always “game” for any adventure. She had such a zest for life. Which is truly what made her the person she was! Always a joy to be around. She made the best out of any situation. One of her favorite things to do was to share stories from her “teen town” days in Penticton, to Heffley Creek Hall dances, to parasailing in Mexico, and her love for adrenaline race car driving at Schiedam Flats Race Way. Whether it was a good bedtime story, crazy art project, or ice cream for breakfast she would do anything to put a smile on her grandchildren’s faces. She was able to fulfill her dream of taking her kids and grandkids to Disneyland for her 60th birthday and she was the biggest kid there. An unforgettable memory. Not only was she open to adventure, but so was her heart and home. Many people over the years were recipients of her caring and giving spirit. She was affectionally called Weezy, Blondie, Fuzz and Ma Miller. At Louise’s request there will be no service. Her ashes will be spread at a later date by her family. If you so desire those wishing to make a donation in Louise’s name may do so to a charity of your choice. Gramma/Mom/Friend you will live on in us all, everyday and always. We love you, and you will be greatly missed.

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IRENE AYAKO TABATA (NEE TAKASAKI) July 9, 1933 – February 18, 2016 In loving memory, Irene Ayako Tabata of Kamloops, B.C, passed away on February 18, 2016 at the age of 82. Irene is survived by her adoring husband of 57 years Shoji and by her loving children Sharlene (Dave), Eiko (John), Rosanne (Blaine), Russell (Mary Ann) and Kevin (Romy). She will be deeply missed by her four grandchildren Tyler (Heather), Derek, Nathan and Aly. She was predeceased by her parents Rikimatsu and Sakiye Takasaki and all her siblings Matsuye, Takeo, Jun, Yoshio, Akio and Hiroshi. Irene was born in Port Haney, B.C. on July 9, 1933. In 1942, her family was relocated and interned in New Denver. It gave her great joy to know it was her family’s cabin on display in the Nikkei Internment Memorial Center in New Denver, B.C. After internment, she moved back to Vancouver in 1950 where she met Shoji, the love of her life. They moved to Kamloops in 1970 to raise their five children. Irene was a loving and caring mother and her greatest joy and pride came from the raising of her children and seeing them grow into adulthood. A Memorial Service will take place at 1:00 pm on Monday, February 29th, 2016 at the Kamloops Buddhist Church with Reverend Miyakawa officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324 Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

July 25,1937 - February 11, 2016 It is with saddened hearts that our family announces the passing of Patricia Gordon Haney of Chase, BC. She passed away peacefully in Hospice in Kamloops on February 11, 2016. Patricia is survived by her husband Ralph of 35 years. Her children Ken (Lisa), Laura (Rick), Alana and her grandchildren Kelsey, Derek, Kyle, Amanda and Kaitlyn. Pat had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way. She will always be remembered as a very caring compassionate person who treasured time with her family and friends. She also had a special spot in her heart for animals having loved many of them during her life. A private family interment will precede a memorial reception held for both family and friends at 2:00 pm on February 26, 2016 at the Chase Creekside Senior Centre, 542 Shuswap Avenue, Chase, B.C. The family wishes to express our heart felt thanks and love to family friend Kathy Miller who was there for Pat every step of the way. We would also like to thank Dr. Kruger, Dr. Conley and Dr. Gorman who helped make her last years possible. Thank-you to the nurses and doctors at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice in Kamloops for their compassionate care of Pat in her final days. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice. Condolences may be expressed to the family fromwww.myalternatives.ca

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Alice died peacefully in the early evening of February 15, 2016 with family by her side. She is survived by her children Lynda (Allan) Fraser, Pam (Milton) Drake, Sandi Larsen, Lesley Thomas, Russell (Anne) Preston. She also leaves her grandchildren Duane (Janine) Fraser, Kirk (Tracy) Fraser, Stacey (Rick) DeLeeuw, Vikki (Everett) Prescott, Debi (Dean Desilets) Drake, Richard (Nadia) Larsen, Lesley (Bruce Zidar) Larsen, Aaron (Maria) Preston, Alexander Preston. She is survived by thirteen greatgrandchildren, Nina Jean Fraser, Mercedi, Shanna and Tarin DeLeeuw, JaiLynn and Bryce Prescott, Cheyanne and Dane Drake and Sienna Desilets, Riley and Amy Larsen, and Aven Preston and Kayla Hopkins.

MALCOLM “MICK” CHARLES MCPHEE August 18, 1944 – February 16, 2016 On Tuesday, February 16, 2016, Malcolm “Mick” Charles McPhee passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer.

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Mick is survived by his children Mike (Cathie) and Michelle (Randy), his grandchildren Alexandra (Mark), Samantha, Duncan and Aidan, and his siblings Don (Sandra), Judy and Rex, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, and many good friends. Mick is predeceased by Gloria, his beloved wife of 47 years.

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She was predeceased by her husband Bob Preston in 2004 and her great-granddaughter Halley Sabine Larsen in 2002.

Mick was born on August 18, 1944 in Chilliwack, BC. He moved to Kamloops with his family when he was two years old. After attending Norkam Secondary, he trained as a mechanic in Nanaimo, BC. He returned to Kamloops to begin his career, where he spent thirty-five years at Dearborn Ford. Mick’s hobby as a gunsmith grew to become a second career and he distinguished himself as an internationally known barrel maker and a competitive target shooter.

Alice was born on January 21, 1930 in Napa Valley and moved to Kamloops in 1964. She was involved volunteering for numerous organizations over many years including The Pine Tree Riding Club, the RCMP, Team Roping Assn of BC, the KXA, RIH, the White Cane Club and CNIB.

Mick met his wife Gloria in 1962 and they were married in 1965. Together, they raised their two children and immensely enjoyed being grandparents. Mick especially enjoyed family barbeques, car shows and teaching his grandchildren to shoot. Mick volunteered as a softball coach for several years and spent countless hours passing on his joy of fishing and the outdoors.

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A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 11:00 am at Hills of Peace Lutheran Church, 695 Robson Drive (corner of Robson and Summit Drive), Kamloops with Pastor Jane Gingrich presiding.

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If friends so wish donations for Alice’s special two charities — Kamloops Salvation Army and Kamloops SPCA would be appreciated . Schoenings Funeral Services are in care of arrangements.

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FLORENCE STARK (SHIELDS)

Born Bellshill, Scotland — May 7, 1935 – February 18, 2016

We are saddened to announce the passing of Agnes on February 18, 2016 in Kamloops at the age 80. Gus, as she was known by many is survived by her husband of 60 years Allan Halliday, daughter Sheena Vivian and her husband Paul and their children Graeme and Laura (all of Surrey), son Allan Halliday and his wife Etta and their son Braeden (Kamloops), brothers William Hunter and Drew Hunter and family, as well as numerous other family members in Scotland on the Hunter and Halliday sides. Gus was predeceased by her mother and father Agnes and Henry Hunter, brothers Harry, George, Tom and Jim and her sister Bette all of Lanarkshire, Scotland. Gus is also survived by her long-time friends Margo Cole, Sally Clow, Pat Mochizuki and Louise Sawatsky. Gus was born in 1935 in Bellshill, Scotland and trained as a clerk/typist. Upon graduating from school she immediately found employment with Garrion Grain Mills and then with the National Coal Board. She met her husband Allan while working at Garrion and they were married in 1956. In 1957 they immigrated to Canada (Winnipeg) where she found employment with Winnipeg Natural Gas and later, as the executive assistant to Manitoba’s Chief Pathologist. She and Allan had two children Sheena and Allan Jr. before moving to Kamloops in 1967. She worked with the Town of North Kamloops prior to amalgamation and later with the City of Kamloops, as the assistant to the City Clerk until 1971, when she left the City to open her own business, Hunter-Dunn Business Services. Gus was a fixture in the Kamloops community for nearly 50 years, not only through Hunter-Dunn which she ran successfully for nearly 30 years, but also through her

community service including; Chair of the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce; Chair of the Royal Inland Hospital Board; and Chair of the Thrupp Manor Board of Directors. Well respected in the Answering Service industry, she was elected Chair of the Telephone Answering Association of Canada (TAAC). She was also a passionate Liberal and stood as the Liberal candidate for Kamloops in the 1988 Federal Election. Gus valued her career, but when she retired she focused her passion to her family and particularly her grandchildren Graeme, Laura and Braeden who spent countless hours at “Gran and Papa’s” on weekends and during the summers while growing up. She will be deeply missed by her family, close friends and former business associates. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 27th at 1:30 pm in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Drive. In lieu of flowers, kindly send donations to: Alzheimer Society of BC, 300 - 828 West 8th Ave. Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 1E2, www.alzheimer.ca/en/Get-involved/ Ways-to-donate or Freemason Cancer Care Program 1-250-712-1101 or 1-800-299-0188 Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

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RENE AUGUST CORDONIER

April 25, 1929 - February 19, 2016 Rene August Cordonier passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 19, 2016. Dad was born in the small village of Lens, Switzerland on April 25, 1929. Rene spent his childhood working in the family vineyards and farmlands and in his late teens he apprenticed at a local garage and started his lifelong interest in all things mechanical. As a young man of 21, he left home on a grand adventure accompanied by his best friend Gerard Mudry. They traveled to Canada to work with Rene’s uncle’s John and Peter, and dads mechanical ability enabled him to operate and manage John’s portable sawmill. While Dads physical size and language could work against him, his ability to have an arm wrestle to set the record straight never let him down. In 1955 Rene traveled back to Switzerland and not long after that he started dating the love of his life Josiane Praplan. Rene and Josie were married on October 2, 1957 and were married for over 58 years! In 1959, with his wife and their newborn son Alain in tow, their Canadian adventure was renewed. Once back in Canada, the family continued to grow with the addition of Francois in 1960, Ernest in 1962, and then Marc in 1967. As with this, also grew new

October 1, 1933 – February 24, 2010

The moment that you died my heart was torn in two, one side filled with heartache, the other died with you. I often lie awake at night, when the world is fast asleep, and take a walk down memory lane, with tears upon my cheeks. Remembering you is easy, I do it everyday, but missing you is heartache that never goes away. I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain. Until the joyous day arrives, That we will meet again.

Love you forever and always Tanya

We who loved you sadly miss you As it dawns another year In our lonely hours of thinking Thoughts of you are always near. Love from Augie & Family and Mike & Family

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traditions of camping holidays, Swiss picnics, skiing, and annual trips to the Okanagan to pick fruit to can for the winter, enjoyed by both children and grandchildren. No matter what else was happening in Rene’s life it was apparent that family and community were extremely important, as attested by his involvement as a leader with the Cubs and Scouts, President of the Swiss Society, coaching and refereeing soccer, and involvement with the church. Any errands around town typically took 2 to 3 times longer than it should as he could scarcely leave the house without running into friends or acquaintances ...you never really knew Rene until you heard the words” let me put it this way “or “believe you me” as he offered you some of his advice.... Dad instilled the value of hard work as everyone was expected to pitch in and help around the house and garden. Some of the strongest lessons taught by Dad can be summed up as “you don’t always get what you want, but you do get what you need.” Work ethic and loyalty carried him well as he was a valued employee for Dairyland, delivering milk for over 30 years, and then upon his retirement he drove and maintained the school bus for Saint Ann’s Academy. Dad eventually retired (for real this time) to pursue those activities which he loved most including skiing, gardening, choir and volunteering at his church. He continued to enjoy all of these activities well into his 80’s.

It is with heavy hearts but also with overwhelming Pride that we bid “adieu” to a wonderful man. Rene August Cordonier is survived by his loving wife Josiane, his four children Alain, Francois (Donna), Ernest (Teri), Marc (Cindy), seven grandchildren Kirsten, Kelsie, Chad, Taylor, Eric, Liz and Jill and one greatgrandchild Nixon, three sisters Jan, Bertha, Helene and predeceased by his two brothers Pierre and Francois. Rene lived a very full and productive life!! We are truly thankful for the care of our father that Dr. Miranda Du Preez administered and to all of the wonderful folks that work at Gemstone, for their kind and genuine care of Rene. Prayers will be recited at Holy Family Parish, 2797 Sunset Drive at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2016. The Funeral Mass will be in the church on Saturday, February 27 at 10:30 a.m. with the Reverend Father Fred Weisbeck Celebrant. Friends are invited to join the family for a reception to follow. Condolences may be expressed at: www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454

I’m Glad I Touched Shoulders With You From Bob White’s Scrapbook

There’s a comforting thought at the close of the day When I’m weary and lonely and sad That sort of grips hold of this crusty old heart And bids it be merry and glad. It gets in my soul, and it drives out the blues, And finally thrills through and through. It’s just a sweet memory that chants the refrain, “I’m glad I touched shoulders with you.” Did you know you were brave, Did you know you were strong, Did you know there was one leaning hard, Did you know that I listened and waited and prayed And was cheered by your simplest word? Did you know that I longed for that smile on your face, For the sound of your voice ringing true, Did you know I grew stronger and better because I had merely touched shoulders with you? I am glad that I live; that I battle and strive For a place that I know I must fill; I’m thankful for sorrows I’ll meet with a grin What fortune may send good or ill; I may not have wealth, I may not be great but I know I shall always be true, For I have in my life that courage you gave, When once I touched shoulders with you.

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Federal Liberals shatter deficit promise NEXT YEAR’S PROJECTED SHORTFALL LIKELY TO EXCEED $20 BILLION ANDY BLATCHFORD

THE CANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA — The federal government said next year’s budgetary deficit will be nearly five times larger than forecast just three months ago — a shortfall likely to more than double the $10-billion cap promised by the Liberals. Battered by the fallout from collapsing oil prices, the government is projecting a deficit of at least $18.4 billion for 2016-2017 — a far cry from the $3.9-billion shortfall it predicted back in November. And, by the time the Liberals unveil their maiden budget on March 22, it will likely exceed $20 billion. That’s because while yesterday’s economic update factored in the struggling Canadian economy, it did not include billions of dollars in forthcoming Liberal campaign promises, including infrastructure spending. It’s rare for a federal finance minister to release economic projections just weeks before a budget — a sign, perhaps, that Finance Minister Bill Morneau wanted to

give Canadians a chance to brace for impact next month. Morneau staged a campaignstyle town hall event yesterday to deliver the bad news, even going so far as to reassure those who voted Liberal last October not to lose faith in the decision they made at the ballot box. “Given the economic situation in which we find ourselves today, Canadians made the right choice,’’ Morneau said. “I know the cries will get louder over the next few weeks, but I won’t have budget 2016 simply become a knee-jerk reaction to recent economic shifts. We’ll be acting out of reason.’’ The federal Finance Department is also predicting a $15.5-billion deficit in 2017-2018 — significantly higher than last fall’s $2.4-billion estimate. The Liberals are banking on some of their vows to help revive economic growth and create jobs in Canada’s struggling economy. The party’s election platform called for billions in “new investments’’ for 2016-2017, a tally that doesn’t include numerous uncosted

Liberal promises. “I’m talking about investments, not spending,’’ said Morneau, who, like Prime Minister Justin Trudeau himself, has dropped hints the Liberal promise to balance the budget in four years may also be in jeopardy. “In a volatile economic situation, it may take a little longer than we expected,” Morneau said. Interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose wasted no time portraying the Liberals as wanton spendthrifts who have no regard for the long-term consequences of their cavalier bookkeeping. “Today is a sad day for Canadians,’’ Ambrose said from the House of Commons foyer. “I don’t think the Liberals know that no matter how much money they actually borrow, they actually have to pay it back . . . they cannot blame their broken promises and runaway spending on a slowing economy.’’ The Conservatives insist they left the Liberals with balanced books, a claim buttressed yesterday by the latest fiscal monitor numbers, which showed a budgetary surplus

of $3.2 billion over the first nine months of 2015-2016 — from April to December 2015. Morneau’s department, however, said Canada is on track for a shortfall in the current fiscal year, though its updated projection is now $2.3 billion rather than the previous estimate of $3 billion. The fiscal downgrades for the next two years are largely due to lower oil prices and weaker-thanexpected growth in the United States and world economies. Morneau’s calculations are based on an average projected oil price of $40 for 2016, down from $54 in the government’s fall update, and projected growth of 1.4 per cent, down from two per cent in the fall. The Finance Department said the fiscal projections are also about $2 billion lower per year because recent developments have been accounted for, including the Liberals’ changes to the income-tax brackets and Canada’s operations in the Middle East. The government traditionally bases its fiscal predictions on the average forecasts of private-sector

economists, whom Morneau met earlier this month. However, after crunching the numbers from the economists, Finance officials knocked about another $6 billion per year from the bottom lines in 2016-2017 and 2017-2018. The department described the accounting move as an adjustment for risks that could arise from factors such as further disappointment in the U.S. economy or oil prices that fail to rebound as quickly as expected. But the decision to show a bigger deficit forecast could also make it easier for the Liberals to score political points by beating expectations. Yesterday’s release, less extensive than the government’s annual fall updates, comes amid numerous downgraded growth forecasts for Canada, which has been hit particularly hard by the steep slide in oil prices. Morneau also announced Monday that Dominic Barton, a director from the consulting firm McKinsey & Company, will lead a new advisory council on economic growth.

NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION Regarding Land in the Agricultural Land Reserve

A: Canadians Q: Who is not eligible? THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK — Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek, a famous Canadian, apparently won’t be seeing many of his countrymen on the popular game show for the foreseeable future. The show said Canadians were precluded from taking last month’s online test — which is a pipeline for Jeopardy! contestants — because of a change in Canada’s online privacy laws. Producers said yesterday they were working to clear up the issue for future tests. Canadians have traditionally been included in the American version of Jeopardy!, which airs in both countries. “We have had many Canadians as contestants throughout the history of the show and we hope that will continue because Canadians make great game-show contestants,’’ Trebek, a native of Sudbury, said in a statement.

The issue came to light because of a story in the Ottawa Citizen. Jeopardy! producers were not made available for an interview and said in a statement that “ever-changing and complex’’ international laws governing the sharing of information over the Internet precluded the Canadians’ participation. That left unclear exactly how the test runs afoul of Canadian laws. Michael Geist, a University of Ottawa expert in online privacy, told the National Post anti-spam legislation was the only major legal change in this area recently, noting there was nothing in that law that would prevent Canadians from taking an online test no matter where it originates. Canadian contestants are still appearing in this season’s shows because they are drawn from the results of a test given a year ago — and Trebek noted one competed on last night’s episode of Jeopardy!. When this pool dries up, however, so will the Canadian contestants.

I, Ralph Herbert Michell and Susan Noelle McGillivray of 3377 Lac Le Jeune Road, Kamloops BC, V1S 1Z2 (Susan Noelle McGillivray) intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property which is legally described as, Lot A Plan KAP12258, PID 009-442-677, SW1/4 Sec. 3, PID 013872-621, and Block D SE1/4 Sec. 3, PID 014-398-494 and located at 2450 and 2600 Trans Canada Highway West, Kamloops BC. Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to, the City of Kamloops, 7 Victoria Street West, Kamloops BC, V2C 1A2 by March 15, 2016.

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SALES, STARTS STRONG AS 2016 BEGINS The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 5,831 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) last month, up 33.2 per cent from January of last year. Total sales dollar volume was $4.39 billion in January, up 69.1 per cent compared to the previous year. The average MLS residential price in the province was up 26.9 per cent year-over-year, to $752,906. “The B.C. housing market continues to build on momentum from a very strong 2015,” said BCREA economist Brendon Ogmundson.

“Heightened demand is being met with the lowest level of supply in a decade, resulting in increased pressure on prices in much of the province.” The housing market has seen a blistering start to 2016, with housing demand supported by low mortgage rates and rising employment and wage growth in the province. However, MLS residential sales are forecast to edge lower this year. Total MLS sales last year were the third-highest on record at 102,517. A record 106,310 residential unit sales were recorded in 2005, while the only other year eclips-

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ing 2016 was 2007, when 102,805 unit sales were recorded. Locally, housing starts for January were up compared to the same month last year . There were 16 units that got underway in Kamloops in January, compared with 10 units in the same month last year. Of those 16 units, 12 were single-family residences, which was double the six single-family homes that broke ground in January 2015. The remaining four units to start construction locally last month were multi-family dwellings, which is exactly the number of multi-family starts recorded in Kamloops in January 2015.

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I bring a little bit of Japanese flair to Kamloops Real Estate sales, along with excellent, knowledgeable and friendly service. House hunting is a fun thing to do, a new adventure every time! But it can be stressful too, as can selling your home. So, I take the stress out of the equation by applying my planning and customer service skills to each unique situation, using innovative ideas and creative advertising strategies. I’ve been a realtor in Kamloops for 10+ years. I know the market, and I am on top of the inventory. Let me help you with your next move! You won’t regret it.

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It is hard to believe it has almost been a decade of serving the Kamloops Real Estate Market. I have used my sales, management, and entrepreneurial experience gained over the past two decades to better serve the area in purchasing and selling their homes, businesses and investment properties. Since ’08 I have been a Top Producer in Kamloops and a Top 10 Royal LePage Agent (Kamloops & Westwin) as a result of the fantastic clients that I have had the pleasure of working with. I am not just assisting you to buy or sell a piece of property; I am helping you make your dreams come true.

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FRANK SALITURO Buying or selling a home is a big decision. You need a professional to guide you through the process. When you work with me, you can count on personal, attentive, patient service, excellent knowledge of the area, great negotiation skills and expert selling strategies. I am a top performer with 25 years in real estate. Personally, I have been involved in sports and recreation most of my life and have played and coached a number of different sports in the community for many years. I have been actively involved in the soccer community since 1979 in many different capacities and continue to do so now. I am also fluent in Italian. Ciao.

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JACKIE BROMMELAND I am a specialist with acreage and residential sales and listings in the Kamloops area, with significant work in the community of Barnhartvale during the past 8 years. Barnhartvale has also been home to my own family for almost 20 years, and is where we own a ranch on 160 acres. Whether buying or selling, I invite you to contact me with any questions that you may have. My commitment as your local realtor is to provide you with the unique real estate service you deserve. My promise to you is that your experience will be both stress-free and enjoyable.

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LISA ATKINSON I have been a Top Producing Realtor for Riley and Associates Realty in the Shuswap/Chase market for more than 14 years, and have been a resident of this area for most of my life.

Being a lifelong Kamloops resident has allowed me to enjoy much of what Kamloops has to offer. I am dedicated to selling your home and helping you find that dream home, you have been searching for.

I specialize in the Residential and Recreational market, from waterfront acreages to compact homes and bare land parcels.

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Working with buyers to find the perfect property and getting as much of the wish list to suit their budget is a challenge that I love to pursue! My clients deserve the highest level of service and commitment from me... along with mutual respect and integrity.

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My passion for Real Estate was shaped by my 14-year career as a sales consultant to the AEC industry. Projects from luxury hotel residences to custom private homes allowed me to gain an intimate knowledge of Real Estate as a whole, from conception to reality. By providing unique, collaborative, client-focused solutions my customer-first philosophy was formed.

I have lived in Kamloops for 24 years and I plan to make this city our retirement home. With years of direct sales experience I know how to market properties to achieve the most effective results. I have earned RE/MAX’s Diamond Award, Chairman’s Club Award, Hall of Fame Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, and Spirit of the West Award. On a personal note, I enjoy travel, gardening and making stained-glass windows. I make a contribution from every sale to help the BC Children’s Hospital. I would love to hear from you, and help you make your buying or selling experience a pleasurable one.

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I am not here to simply help individuals buy and sell homes; anyone can do that. Instead, I focus on my clients’ needs by listening, learning and engaging. This professionalism and passion provides my clients with a service that they deserve resulting in living “the Kamloops life.”

I have been a Realtor for just over 14 years, being born in the Kamloops area, I have raised my family here and am very proud of living in such a Beautiful, Friendly City. To me, this is a definite asset in welcoming new people as well as introducing current Kamloopsians to other areas of this fantastic region.

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I would love to have the opportunity to help you find your dream home, an investment property or that recreational property for those weekend getaways. Looking forward to hearing from you, please feel free to call or email me with any questions you have about buying or selling a home in the area.

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The “MCR1” - a new antibiotic resistant gene is able to be transferred from bacteria to bacteria which heralds the end of the antibiotic age says Dr Michael Mulvey chief research microbiologist at the National Antimicrobial laboratory in Winnipeg. In the past 3 months over 12 countries confirmed MCR1 including Canada - dating back to ground beef samples taken in 2010.

For the first time, transference of antibiotic resistance is mobile for the first time, as Chinese researchers discovered, its resistance can be shared for example between Salmonella and Ecoli! Internationally, 19 countries have reported in Ecoli/salmonella resistance and so far, all from the animal agriculture industry. The main economics behind new research is that pharmaceutical companies have moved away from acute vs chronic diseases’ medication research. They make more profit off of daily blood pressure or cholesterol medications while antibiotic usage is short term option and profits are less. The good thing is that 2017 finally heralds the ban of indiscriminate antibiotic usage in Canada, the US and Europe but not China. We all have some antibiotic resistant genes in our bodies whether we have had a heavy antibiotic usage history or not. Antibiotic resistance is spread internationally: through people, food, water and migratory birds. So if you have to take antibiotics, as a last resort, take probiotics ie live bacteria so that you preload with good bacteria and heal faster from your infection and maintain a healthy ecology in gut and prevent clostridium Ecoli from growing for example. Probiotics have even been suggested in agriculture to replace antibiotics! And lastly do not ask your doctor for antibiotics when you have a virus... MD’s get forced by their patients to prescribe antibiotics all the time. Just remember that this increases the chance of you resisting an antibiotic when your REALLY need one in a life threatening situation. The other important thing to be aware of is that over the counter “antibacterial soaps” contain triclosan. Triclosan’s widespread usage in antibacterial products is a carcinogen and the FDA has finally admitted to this. Of note is that triclosan was marketed in the 1960s as an antibiotic and it was so toxic, that manufacturers re-packaged and re-marketed it as an antibacterial and thus trademarked it and profited hugely. Penicillin, since it was accidentally discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928 has saved millions of lives but now their overusage has led to an increasing number of deaths worldwide now. Even Fleming warned of this 100 years ago!

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amloops theatre audiences gravitate toward musical productions that grace the city’s stages from the classic ballads of Les Miserables to last year’s Mary Poppins. But, for it’s latest, Western Canada Theatre is dialling back the complexity and showcasing Patsy Cline’s rise to fame with an intimate, small-cast play that promises good music and a lovely story. On stage for A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline is Alison MacDonald as the country music star, accompanied by a four-piece band and Tyler Murree as Little Big Man — a radio host in Cline’s hometown of Winchester, Va., who is retrospectively narrating her growth from bars to Vegas to the Grand Ole Opry and Carnegie Hall. Murree also plays various comedians who introduce Cline at the venues, if only to add some comic relief and give MacDonald time for a costume change and a sip of water between the 22 songs. “This is a musician I think lots of Kamloops is really excited to hear,” said artistic

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director Daryl Cloran, noting local audiences have been responsive to musicals in the past. “We see her journey from a really keen little country girl into the polished performer. “People who just want to hear Patsy’s songs are going to love this because it really is just the two of them and a band of four, as opposed to our bigger musicals.” For MacDonald, that means perfecting her Patsy. Cloran is well aware audiences will be expecting specific attributes and MacDonald has spent many hours researching the star’s every move to bring authenticity to the classics Walkin’ After Midnight and I Fall to Pieces. But that’s not to say there wasn’t some room for interpretation. “I think learning about her has really helped me approach the songs because, every time she sings them, you kind of feel

DAVE EAGLES/KTW Tyler Murree portrays Little Big Man, a radio host in Patsy Cline’s hometown who narrates the country musician’s growth from country bars to Las Vegas.

her weight and her experience when she’s singing,” MacDonald said, adding the abundance of reference material has provided reliable examples of how to portray Cline. “At the same time, there is an element of interpretation because we all picture her a bit differently and even how I remember her from the few things when I was younger,

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seeing videos, it’s different than when I actually sit down and study her.” For those less familiar with Patsy Cline, Cloran says the production — written by Dean Regan and debuted in Vancouver in the 1990s — offers an accessible overview of the star whose broad appeal has a lasting legacy. “I feel like it crosses

generations,” he said. “I think audiences know more of her music than they think.” A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline runs from Feb. 25 to March 5 at the Sagebrush Theatre, with matinee showtimes on Feb. 27 and March 5. Tickets are available at the Kamloops Live box office, 250-3745483, 1025 Lorne St. or kamloopslive.ca.

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s if it wasn’t enough baggage heading into the bush with a toddler and newborn twins, Nika Guilbault also had a film crew in tow. “I make them babysit, too,” she said with a laugh, speaking to KTW just before the February premiere of Yukon Gold, the Canadian mining docu-series her family is featured in for the second time. Kamloopsians will remember Guilbault as the woman who made headlines after confidently birthing twins in her truck on the way to Royal Inland Hospital from her native Sorrento a year ago. “Life in general has been a whirlwind of a birth for them and it just hasn’t stopped,” she said. Just four months later, Guilbault, husband Chris St. Jean, their three-year-old daughter Zyla and the twins were in Stowe Creek for their third season mining gold. The couple bought the remote gold mine in 2012. “We paid a whole lot of money for it and really were hoping to make something of it,” she said. “That first year was a really tough year for us.” Guilbault cut her teeth doing hard labour. She grew up farm-

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ing and started working in the oil patch at age 18. Never the type to shy away from a challenge, she set her sights on operating heavy machinery. “I worked really hard, worked my way up,” she said. “It’s always men up there who are working. They have all the truck-driving jobs and all the good jobs. I wanted the good jobs.” Just after getting her class 1 driver’s licence, she went into mining. She and Chris decided to purchase their own site after meeting on the job. The couple lived in their sled trailer for a year in hopes an opportunity would come up and, eventu-

ally, one did. “Every year, it gets better,” she said. “There’s some years you just wonder what the hell you’re doing. “We’ve tried a lot of different things and we just keep working toward something bigger and better all the time and hopefully finding some really good gold one day.” It was during their second season in Stowe Creek producers from the History channel reality show approached them. Guilbault is the first lead female miner to appear on Yukon Gold. Interest from the channel came from a desire to look at the dynamics of a professional mining family,

the day-to-day struggles of Chris trying to support his loved ones and Nika as both mother and miner. Their 18-hour days aren’t the typical nineto-five. “There’s lot of families in mining, but we were one of the only ones at the time with a young kid and just the two of us trying to pull things off,” Guilbault said. “A lot of the miners grew up that way. That’s how they started back in the day.” With new additions — baby Hunter and baby Nevada — this season was a new ball game. The crew spent 10 weeks filming the family, chronicling the

hardships of the laborious mining season, battles with mother nature and getting by in the middle of nowhere. Guilbault said the summer was a blur and, she too, will be sitting down to watch the show — if only to remember what happened. Yukon Gold airs Wednesdays at 7 p.m. on History.

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Mike Yuhasz had never visited Kamloops before this week, but he’s already playing tour guide. The Ontario-based artist’s Vanscura was in town for one weekend as part of the Kamloops Art Gallery’s ongoing Midnight Sun Camera Obscura show. Vanscura is not your typical tour. For one thing, your average sightseeing tour doesn’t take place in a darkened room built in the back of a windowless white van. For another, there aren’t many times you’ll view a city entirely upside-down. On Thursday I packed myself into the back of the van, along with two other participants (tours can hold up to four at a time). Settled on a pad on the van floor, we were in nearly complete darkness until Yuhasz hit the engines, pulled into traffic and a small lens in the wall

ANDREA KLASSEN/KTW Ontario-based artist Mike Yuhasz prepares to load a group into his sightseeing tour turned art show, Vanscura. It was part of Kamloops Art Gallery’s Midnight Sun Camera Obscura show.

between our heads started projecting images of the street outside onto a screen

mounted in front of us. Yuhasz first designed the tour for participants in

the Midnight Sun Camera Obscura Festival in Dawson City, Yukon, an event

organized on the summer solstice by Kamloops artist Donald Lawrence. Other pieces from the festival form the rest of the gallery’s show. “There’s a lot of town tours, walking tours, shuttle buses going around,” he said. Combining the city’s summer tourist trade with the camera obscura — an ancestor of the modern photographic camera, which projects images upside-down — seemed like a natural fit. On a clear, sunny day, the lens lends a vibrant, over-saturated tone to the images projected into van, Yuhasz said. On this overcast, rainy morning, we instead see the world outside through a haze. Colour comes only in flashes — a red stoplight or the orange glow from a basement window. Depending on the shifts in the clouds, buildings and traffic around us seem alternately hyperreal, like

a 3-D movie, and smudged beyond any recognition. Between the warping perspective, the changes in contrast and the simple fact of riding in the dark, my companions and I are lost within minutes. Any recognizable landmark — the poles of the sculpture in the Lorne Street roundabout, a familiar street sign on what might have been Seymour Street — produces a flurry of conversation as we try to pinpoint our location. Another few turns of the van and we’re unmoored again. It’s easily the most confused I’ve been on a drive through Kamloops since I first moved here and hadn’t yet worked out which highway ramps lead to which parts of the city. But, for the length of the 24-minute tour, I can see the city through the eyes of a stranger. Midnight Sun Camera Obscura is at the Kamloops Art Gallery, 465 Victoria St. until March 19.

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See more photos at kamloopsthisweek.com ALLEN DOUGLAS PHOTOS/KTW Thirteen-year-old Inez Hegekstag and seven-year-old Sara Foreman (above) came out to the Kamloops Art Gallery over the weekend for Family Art Saturday. Clockwise from bottom left: Angelica and Evelyn Lukawski work together on a clock while Jenna, Kidron, Jessica and Jasmine Bylsma are busy creating their own projects. Two-year-old Justin Bylsma may not be old enough for a set of scissors, but he gets help while sitting on the knee of his uncle Trevor. Another chance for families to engage in arts and crafts returns on Thursday with Baby and Me: Art Exploration. The workshop is geared at kids ages three and younger, where toddlers can experiment with all-natural art materials with their guardians at no cost. No registration is required, but participants are advised to “dress for mess.” For more information, go online to kag.bc.ca.

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guests have a choice between main-stage concerts at the Calvary Community Church or dinner theatre shows at the Kamloops Convention Centre. Both locations are on Rogers Way in Aberdeen. Cowboy Church will be held Sunday morning at the church, while the Spirit of the West Rising Star Showcase will once again be split into two groups. There will be a section for poets and a section for musicians. Poets and musicians will perform throughout the weekend and six finalists will be on the on main stage Sunday afternoon. Those interested in being part of the Spirit of the West Rising Star Showcase can go online to bcchs.com. The Western Art and Gear Show runs all weekend, displaying a range of artwork and custom-made cowboy equipment. The goal of this event is to showcase the art of the West in all its forms and locales. This year, the show will feature work in all mediums, photography and sculpture. There will be booths selling and taking orders for saddles and leather work, Western clothing, cowboy hats, books, jewelry, art, bronzes and some educational booths. A series of seminars and workshops are also offered over the weekend, with some prominent entertainers and artisans facilitating. The lineup includes: Gary Fjellgaard (songwriting), Ed Peekeekoot (guitar-picking), Mike Miltimore (guitarmaking), Nathan Tinkham (guitarplaying), Andy Knight (Let’s Talk Saddles), Daniel Gordon (cowboy boots), Jim McLennan (guitar-playing as backup), Horse Crazy (harmony) and Jinglebob Music (how to make a record). Tickets for are available at The Horse Barn in Kamloops, 517 Mount Paul Way, 250374-3511. Tickets can also be purchased by calling the BC Cowboy Heritage Society at 1-888-763-2221. For schedules and more information, go online to bcchs.com.

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WELDING A LASTING PARTNERSHIP: Canadian Welding Association Foundation (CWA) technical outreach officer Trent Konrad (left) dropped by South Kamloops secondary with a donation of welding helmets, proudly sported by students Rob Kennedy and Mason Legault, along with their technical education teacher Martin Ilic. The CWA Foundation is donating 1,800 welding helmets across Canada, with each school in SD73 receiving at least two. BETTING ON FILLING FOOD BANK’S SHELVES: Cascades Casino decided to donate to the Kamloops Food Bank after hearing about the decline in fresh produce being donated to the food bank due to the increasing price of groceries, produce in particular. From left to right: Robert Case, general manager of Cascades Casino; Bernadette Siracky, executive director of the Kamloops Food Bank and Correen Genshorek, executive assistant at Cascades Casino.

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Rte 750 – 5101-5299 Dallas Dr, Mary Pl, Nina Pl, Rachel Pl. – 31p Rte 751 – 5310 Barnhartvale Dr, Bogetti Pl, Viking Dr, Wade Pl, 5485-5497 E.Trans.Can. Hwy, 5300-5599 Dallas Dr. – 62 papers. Rte 752 – 5600-5998 Dallas Dr, Harper Pl, Harper Rd. – 65 papers. Rte 781 – Duncan Rd, Durango Dr, Sonora Rd, Wittner Rd. – 60p

RAYLEIGH

Rte 833 – 4102-4194 Cameron Rd, Davie Rd. – 47 papers. Rte 842 – 3945-4691 Yellowhead Hwy. – 45 papers.

SUNRIVERS

Rte 877 – The Pointe. – 13 papers. Rte 880 – Belmonte Ave, Crt, Dr, Lane, St, Terr & Way, Sillaro Dr, 2000-2028 Sun Rivers Dr, Visao Crt & Terr. – 30 papers.

ESSENTIALS: • Self-directed, independent and ability to work collaboratively • Organize, plans and communicates • Maintains confidentiality • Group facilitation skills OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Advanced Criminal Records Check • Class 5 DL/Own Vehicle • First Aid, Immunization/TB Test TERM: 4 Days a week – some evening and weekend. Send resume to by FEBRUARY 25, 2016 Email: dfrancois@skwlaxwellness.com Fax: 250 679 3742 ONLY THOSE SELECTED WILL BE NOTIFIED. NO PHONE CALLS ACCEPTED.

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Employment

Merchandise for Sale

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Education/Trade Schools

Help Wanted

Hospitality

Work Wanted

$500 & Under

Misc. for Sale

US capable Class 1 Drivers required immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training! Funding & Housing Avail! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certiﬁcation proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com

0985941 BC Ltd. Is hiring farm workers for outside production worker at its vineyard and ranch in Monte Creek, BC. Salary is $10.45-$10.59 per hour and work is full time (6 days a week ) seasonal. Apply by fax 1-800-567-1081 email Lynne@montecreekranch.com

Chef - Kitchen Manager. Fulltime. Min. of 2 years experience cooking Authentic, Mexican, Central American Cuisine. Must know how to make Pupusas and Tortillas. Spanish and English are a requirement. Wages negotiable. Send resume to: quilaskamloops@ gmail.com

Job wanted by Computer Programmer-Analyst /Ofﬁce Worker/Tutor Detail oriented, organized, problem-solver, extremely computer literate. Strong proofreading, editing, technical writing, public speaking skills. Can teach practically anything I know. IT work preferred but any job using problem-solving skills could be a good match. Gene Wirchenko 250-8281474. genew@telus.net

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Education/Trade Schools HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION Specialists are in huge demand. Employers want CanScribe graduates. A great work-from-home career! Train with Canada’s best-rated program. Enroll today. 1-800466-1535, www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com

HUNTER & FIREARMS

Courses. Next C.O.R.E. Feb. 27th & 28th, Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L. March 5th, Saturday. Challenges, Testing ongoing daily. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

Bill

250-376-7970

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit today: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career. START A New career in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765.

Help Wanted Vernon Service Company Requires F/T JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER/B GASFITTER $38/hr. Call 1-250-549-4444 or email: pres@aslanservices.ca I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679

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KTW requires door to door substitute carriers for all areas in the city. Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462

is looking for substitute distributors for door-to-door deliveries. Vehicle is required. For more information please call the Circulation Department at

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Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries. Call 250-374-0462 for more information.

Businesses & Services

Sales ADVERTISING Consultants: Our company is always looking for great sales representatives to add to our team. Our business requires a highly organized individual with ability to multi-task in a fun, fastpaced team environment. Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required. Excellent communication skills, valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are necessary. If you have a passion for the advertising business, are creative and thrive on challenges, we want to hear from you. Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to:khall@aberdeenpublishing.com We thank all applicants; only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Pets & Livestock

Pets Animals sold as “purebred stock” must be registrable in compliance with the Canadian Pedigree Act.

PETS For Sale? TRI-CITY SPECIAL! for only $46.81/week, we will place your classified ad into Kamloops, Vernon & Salmon Arm. (250)371-4949

Appliances Inglis Washer and Admiral Dryer. Excellent condition. $400. 250-554-1219.

Livestock

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR

RICKS’S SMALL HAUL

PETER’S YARD SERVICE

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

For all Deliveries & Dump Runs. Extra large dump trailers for rent. Dump Truck Long and Short Hauls!!

Tree Pruning or Removal

$750 loans and more No credit checks

Home Improvements

Open 7 days from 8am to 8pm (EST)

1-855-527-4368

Apply at credit700.ca GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Fitness/Exercise WE will pay you to exercise! Deliver Kamloops This Week Only 3 issues a week!

call 250-374-0462

GREAT PRODUCT. SMART SERVICE. Carpet - Hardwood Laminate - Vinyl Tile - Stone

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FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

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Stucco/Siding

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Auctions

Prime Time Cattle & Cutting Edge Cattle Co. Bull Sale

PRIME MarchBULL 5, TIME 2016SALE @ CATTLE 1:00pm

BC LIVESTOCK - Williams Lake pm BC MARCH 7/15 - 1:00

- 35 Two Year Old Bulls - 19 Yearlings Bulls - Consisting of 49 Black Angus, 2 Maintainer, 3 percentage Simmentals. For more information contact

Prime Time Cattle - Jason Kelly

587.377.3450

Cutting Edge Cattle Co. - Wayne Pincott 250.395.6367 Catalog online at www.primetimecattle.com

Aerate • Power Rake Yard/Lot/Garden Clean Up Prune Mow • Weed Whack • Weed Hedge Trim • Plant Gravel/Rock/Mulch • Turf Garden Walls • Paving Stones Irrigation: Start up & Repairs

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Firewood/Fuel ALL SEASON FIREWOOD. For delivery birch, fir & pine. Stock up now. Campfire wood. (250)377-3457.

Furniture Redwood dining room set, 8chairs, buffet & hutch. $4000/obo. 250-828-1983. Teak dining room table w/6 chairs.$340. Golf clubs & cart $30. 250-579-8584

Heavy Duty Machinery A-Steel Shipping Storage Containers. Used 20’40’45’53’ insulated containers. All sizes in stock. Prices starting under $2,000. Modifications possible doors, windows, walls etc., as office or living workshop etc., Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866528-7108 or 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Jewels, Furs White Gold engagement ring. Main diamond is .94 carat with another .5 carat in smaller diamonds. Size 7. Recently appraised at $5500 asking $4000 Call to view 250-578-7202 after 5pm

Misc. for Sale 4 Goodyear winter tires. 235/55/R17, used 1 season $400. 250-377-3002.

Garden & Lawn

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8” ION electric ice auger. Never used still in the box. $450. 250-554-9747. 9’ Pool table, excellent condition $1500 obo 250-573-5142 Beer /Wine mini jet filter w/many pads $80 (250) 3740486

MISC4Sale: Camperette $300, Oak Table Chairs-$400, 2-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg. Older 33rpm records $2 each call for info (778) 470-2145 after 5 Solid oak table $97, China Cabinet $119 Kitchen cabinet set $395 (250) 299-6477 POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403998-7907; jcameron@advancebuildings.com

REFORESTATION NURSERY seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs and berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce and Pine from $.99/tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca

WANTED! Newer MacBook Pro or MacBook Air 250-3711333

Landscaping 7464919

for a route near you!

Grassbusters Lawn and Yard Care. Now booking for the 2016 season. 250-319-9340.

Plumbing

250-260-0110

$100/all.

Double Hospital bed, brand new w/pressure relieving mattress. $2,000. 250-376-2504.

Computer Equipment

Work Wanted HOME & YARD HANDYMAN If you need it done, Give us a call ! Steve 250-320-7774.

Relax and unwind with a full body massage for appointment couples welcome (250) 682-1802

250-572-0753

250-371-4949

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Financial Services

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500 LP’s. Variety. 250-376-7195.

ROLL ENDS AVAILABLE $5-$10/ ROLL 1365 B Dalhousie Drive Kamloops BC call for availability 250-374-7467

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397. Make money and save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock, ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 ext: 400OT. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

STEEL BUILDING Sale. Really big sale, extra winter discount on now!! 21x22 $5,190 25x24 $5,988 27x28 $7,498 30x32 $8,646 35x34 $11,844 42x54 $16,386. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca

BIGGER circulation, BETTER value Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday over 65,690 readers in over 31,000 homes and businesses receive Kamloops This Week and find it full of relevant, local news. Communicating with customers must be cost-effective. Our large circulation and reasonable ad rates mean your cost per reader is exceptionally affordable. Your ROI is high!

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections. Gold Silver Coins Estates 1-778-281-0030 Chad

Musical Instruments Yamaha Clavinova (Organ). Like new. Original $7700. Asking $1500. 250-372-0041.

Tools Holzer saw $1500, Safety Harness $500, Myte Extractor $2500. 250-377-8436.

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Transportation

Bed & Breakfast

Suites, Lower

Cars - Domestic

BC Best Buy Classified’s

Welcoming Cumfy 1bedroom. Close to University, Hospital. Student or quiet person. Excellent Location. $495or$725 ns/np. Call (250) 299-6477

Real Estate

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Apt/Condos for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

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Houses For Sale

1 Bedroom Apartments $880 - $910

• Seniors Orientated • Close to the Hospital • Quiet Living Space • Underground Parking • Newly Renovated Suites • No Smoking

520 Battle Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2M2 250-372-0510 Available spacious 1bdrm apts. Starting at $850/mo. The Sands Apartment. Centrally located. On-site Management. 250-828-1711. Nicola Towers Downtown Secure building w/prk, 2bdrm 3appl n/s, n/p $1000 372-7161

Northland Apartments 1 Bedroom Suite Adult Oriented No Pets / No Smoking Elevators / Dishwashers Common Laundry $825 per month North Shore 250-376-1427

NORTH SHORE

1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Clean quiet buildings. Reasonable Rental Rates Utilities not included

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Brock 2 bdrm, no dogs, avail Immed, $900/mo 250-3745586, 250-371-0206

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5 Star Resort in Scotch Creek B.C. 1-bdrm 1-bath Park Model. Tastefully decorated guest cabin. One of only 15 lots on the beautiful sandy beach with a wharf for your boat. Provincial Park, Golf, Grocery/Liquor Store and Marina all minutes away. Resort has 2 pools, 2 hot-tubs, Adult and Family Clubhouse, Park, Playground. Rents for $1500/week. FMI CALL 1-250-371-1333

Senior Assisted Living 6976954 Independent and

assisted living, short term stay’s, 24 hour nursing care and respite.

Lease to own New 16 x 58 2bdrm 2bth mobile home in new mobile park. Trouble with financing? One or Two year term Call Gerry 250-371-1849

Now Renting CHANEL PLACE Brand new 1 and 2 Bdrm Apartments Downtown Kamloops 555 8th Avenue For more information visit: 3BBBGroup.ca Sahali 2bdrm Gordonhorn Gardens newly renovated, n/s, n/p $1200/mo. 250-579-8428 Sahali Gordonhorn Gardens. $825/mo. +util. 1bdrm. N/S, N/P. Ref. 250-318-2269. Email: anneshuk@yahoo.ca

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Commercial/ Industrial

250.377-7275 www.berwickretirement.com

NORTH SHORE

318-4321

lilacgardens1@gmail.com NO PETS

IN private home, pleasant surroundings fully furnished working male pref.3near amenities behind sahali mall 10 min walk to TRU 374-0949 or 372-3339 Looking for roommate to share apt. N/Shore. N/S. $500/mo. (250) 319-8674 Male seeking roommate Westsyde Furn. Close to bus $550/mo util incl. Avail Immed. Call 250-579-2480. Near TRU Room $325-per month util included. No Pets. 250-554-6877, 250-377-1020.

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Add an extra line to your ad for $10 Must be pre-paid Scheduled for 4 weeks at a time Private parties only - no businesses Some Restrictions Apply

CLASSIFIEDS

North Shore $400 per/mo incl util & basic cable, np/ns 250-554-6877 / 250-377-1020

Suites, Lower 2BDRM daylight Brock. Private entr/parking. n/s/p. Ref’s. $1000/mo. 250-319-1911. 2bdrm daylight suite N/Shore n/s, n/p, priv. ent fenced yard $950 util incl, (250) 318-4647 2Bdrm NShore, w/d n/p/s, util incld $950/mth. Avail now 250- 579-9225 3BDRM/1 bath parking laundry near shopping/bus Feb 1st $1150 inclds util 778-220-8118 Aberdeen 1bdrm daylight util and int incl n/s, n/p $825. Avail Now (250) 851-9950 Brand new 1bdrm, Westsyde. Sep entr, W/D/F/S. $1050 util incld. Ref’s. 250-579-0404 Riverfront 1bdrm daylight level entry, util incl $650. Avail March 1st 250-579-9609.

SOLD

3500 PLUS TAX

1365 DALHOUSIE DRIVE

250-371-4949

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Absolute gorgeous 03 Cadillac Deville one owner low kms $6900.00 obo 250-554-0580

RUN UNTIL SOLD ONLY $35.00(plus Tax) (250)371-4949 *some restrictions apply call for details

Motorcycles

2008 Fleetwood Mallard. 23ft. like new, fully loaded. $15,000. 250-554-1035.

1996 GMC Suburban 4x4 good shape runs great $2900obo Call (250) 571-2107

Cars - Domestic 1972 AMC Javelin SST. Second owner. Exec mech cond. $3,000/obo. 250-372-2096.

92 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 runs great, needs clutch. First $500 takes it. 250-371-1333

Boats

Run until sold

Do you have a vehicle, boat, rv, or trailer to sell? With our Run til sold specials you pay one ﬂat rate and we will run your ad until your vehicle sells.* • $56.00 (boxed ad with photo) • $35.00 (regular 3 line ad)

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1-set of Nokian Winters on rims 235/75/R16. Used one season. Regular price new $1200 selling for $400. Call 250-851-1304. 2-215/60R16 Snow tires. $200. 2-245/50VR16 Eagle Snow. $200. 4-275/45R20 Eagle M&S. $400. 2-225/60R16 M&S. $200. 2-275/40ZR17 M&S. $300. 250-319-8784.

2008 Ford Diesel 350 King Ranch Lariat Super Duty. 96,398kms. $30,000/obo. 250-828-1081.

New Price $56.00+tax

Scrap Car Removal

Auto Accessories/Parts

2012 Road King, stock 103, ABS, Cruise, Full Size Tourpak, Rider Backrest, Custom Bars, No Scratches, 15,000 kms, $18,000.778-471-1089.

Sport Utility Vehicle

2014 Motorino XPH Electric Scooter bike. 850kms. No scrapes. $1400 250-574-9846

Off Road Vehicles Honda Big Red 3 Wheeler top shape $1650 250-554-0201

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Semi furn 1bdrm. in Batchelor area private ent and driveway. n/s/n/p, ref req’d. $750 Util/int incld. 250-554-3863.

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2013 Nissan Leaf SL, electric, black/tan. 12,000kms under warranty $27,500 250-3778436

Contractors Tundra HD Econo Custom. Hwy, hauler $35,000 Concrete work as possible part of the payment. 250-377-8436.

250-371-4949

1995 Dodge Ram 4x4. Canopy, AutoStart FOB, A/C, power windows etc. $2,500/obo. 250-318-5861.

2011 Nissan Juke SL, AWD. Sunroof, winters, heated seats. $13,800. 250319-8240.

Commercial Vehicles

Retired male seeking roommate, N/Shore. Close to bus/shopping. $500. 376-0953

2005 Sprinter 25’ w/slide 1995 F250 Ford diesel w/low mileage both in exc cond. asking $20,000 obo for both (250) 314-6661

Open Road 2007 349, R.L. 36ft One owner, 3 slides, elec/stabilizers, awning. 1 ton 2005 Ford Diesel, 200,000km club cab $49,500 package (250) 372-5401 snoopy05@telus.net

‘98 Honda CRV good shape, Honda serviced, maintenance logs available medical problems. $4000. 250-374-5266 68’ Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme (350 V8 type S). Convertible. Black interior+exterior w/chrome. Restored. Excellent condition. $16,500/obo. 250572-0714

2005, 38’ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6, appl incld, fully loaded, $16,900. (778) 468-5050.

2008 Cadillac CTS Premium. 130,000kms. AWD, Great in the winter, BLK w/leather interior, CD, power windows, seats, mirrors, locks, heating/cooling seats. $13,800. 250-320-6900.

Transportation

1984 Volvo (Collector), auto, air. 181,000kms. No winter driving. $3,400. 250-587-6151

Trucks & Vans 1983 GMC 2500 on propane. 350, auto. Running order. $1,000 +hitch. 250-376-7195.

9FT Okanagan Camper. F/S, bathroom. Good shape. $1,300/obo. 250-376-1841.

*Big storage rooms *Laundry Facilities *Close to park, shopping & bus stop

Shared Accommodation

1bdrm +den fenced yard, pet friendly, w/d $800 + 1/2 util 250-377-6888

250-371-4949

2006 VW Jetta TDI Highline, fully loaded, auto, sunroof. Very well maintained. 180,000kms, No accidents, very clean. $8,500. 250-318-6257.

*Bright, clean & Spacious 2&3 bedrooms

PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED

2008 Ford Escape XLT. Urgent Sale. $7,500. 250376-3741.

1990 Ford Flair 27’ Motorhome. 104,000kms. Good condition. $12,049. 250-851-2579.

Antiques / Classics

Under the Real Estate Tab

Mobile Homes & Parks

Best Value In Town

1967 Ford Falcon Futura St.6 Auto 2dr all original runs good, $5,500 obo (250) 376-5722

www.kamloopsthisweek.com FULLY FURNISHED TOWNHOUSE FOR SALE This very bright, fully furnished, three bedroom/two bath corner unit townhouse in Big White ski resort offers your very own hot tub, carport, high end furniture/appliance pkge, stacking washer/dryer and rock-faced fireplace. Short stroll to Gondola, skating rink, tube park, Day Lodge. Ideal for family or as a revenue generator throughout the ski season. $199,900 (May consider a trade for an apartment in Kamloops. Call Don at 250682-3984 for more information.

TOWNHOUSES

Sport Utility Vehicle

2005 VW Passat. 119,000kms. 2.0L Turbo Diesel. Well maintained. Stereo, bluetooth. Winter/rims. $5500. 250-3205255.

3BDRM 3bth Valleyview pet neg, $1300 close to school and shopping. Avail Immed. 250-374-5586 / 250-371-0206 Lower Sahali 2bdrm +den 6min to TRU n/s, n/p $1300 1-250-459-7771 250-571-4852

Recreational/Sale

1989 Fleetwood AClass 120,000km slps 6, well kept, $8000obo (250) 579-9691

Townhouses

Recreation

Transportation

10.5ft Okanagan Camper. F/S, bathroom. Well maintained. $8,900/obo. 372-3437.

Suites, Upper 2bdrms, N/Shore. N/S, N/P. $900 inclds heat/hotwater. Ref’s required. 250-372-7695.

Transportation

SOLD Turn your stuﬀ into

2002 Nissan Altima. 4 door, auto. Fully loaded. Good condition. $5,500. Call to view. 250-376-4077.

CA$H

2005 Toyota Corolla 5 speed extra set of mounted tires /rims $4500.00 250-318-8870

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2000 Subaru Forester S AWD, 4 DRSW, green, well maintained, 247,000 km, dependable winter vehicle, new battery, good Nokian snow tires on separate rims, roof racks and crossbars, trailer hitch & rear window deflector. Asking $4000 250319-1960 to view. Jeep YJ 4x4 1987 restored, 6cyl 5sp, lifted, 33”tires on Eagle Rims, 10,000 lb Winch, over $15,000 invested asking $12000 (250) 828-0931

1979 Peterburough 14ft 4 seater c/w ladder, cover, paddle, anchor, and trailer. No Dents Or Scratches “MINT”. $3900.00 Doug 250 579-5944 2007 Sea Doo Speed Boat, 4 Seater.$15,000obo Call 250320-5194 (after 6pm)or lv msg Erickson aluminum custom boat,new, 12’ one piece construction $3000 778-257-6079

Legal

Legal Notices NOTICE OF SALE REPAIRER’S LIEN ACT Jeffery Limpright. Please be advised that 2005 Pontiac Wave, License Plate #079-DMB Vin # KL2TD626665B342007 will be sold for $2,875.00 to recover vehicle repairs, storage and interest. This vehicle be will sold on or after March 10, 2016. Contact: Compton’s Automotive Ltd., 236 Briar Avenue, Kamloops, B.C. V2B 1C1. Contact Paul at 1-778-212-1742.

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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Excitement surrounds any get-together you are involved in this week, Aries. This puts you in a good mood for some time, and the positive energy can bring about change.

Taurus, this week you may find yourself in the right mood to organize your home or office. If high-tech equipment will be part of the project, enlist a friend to help out.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 2

Gemini, if you’re feeling particularly amorous this week, schedule a few date nights or even cuddle time with that special someone. A new person may come into your life as well.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Plenty of projects around the house need your attention this week, Cancer. Take advantage of some slower days to devote time to repairs and other tasks on your to-do list.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, important new information may come your way this week. This could be the catalyst for new professional ventures or even provide new ways to network.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, a job you have put a lot of effort and time into is completed successfully this week.You now can enjoy the fruits of your labor and the praise coming your way.

Communication improvements with your romantic partner have you feeling optimistic about the future, Libra. Don’t make any definitive plans, but start thinking ahead.

Scorpio, an unexpected raise has you spreading the wealth to others.You tend to be good about sharing your good fortune, and that is why so many people look up to you.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

A sense of adventure may find you booking a vacation, Sagittarius. Otherwise, you may be looking to dive into an exciting new relationship. Be impulsive because you deserve it.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, you may be drawn to flashy colors and high energy this week. Plan a fun and energetic date or take in a movie with a lot of special effects.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, you’ve adopted the attitude that life is an adventure and you’re ready to face any challenge that comes your way with an open mind. This may prove to be a busy week.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Do not be surprised if big changes lie in store for you this week, Pisces.You may end up with a new job or begin thinking about relocation.

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