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Figure-skaters show plenty of Glee Above: Young skaters get the rhythm from instructor Chelsea Hindle (r) during Raft Mountain Skating Club's spring show on Friday evening, March 4.

Right: Lily Dulaba shows prize-winning form during a solo performance. For more photos from the event, go to page A10 or www.clearwatertimes.com under Our Town. Photos by Keith McNeill

District of Clearwater reorganizes public works Keith McNeill District of Clearwater is undergoing a major restructuring, according to chief administrative officer Leslie Groulx.

"The reorganization of the District staff provides an opportunity for succession planning and provide efficiencies within the organization by realizing cross department savings," she said.

"This is a step towards finding efficiencies within the organization while utilizing the talents within," added the CAO. "With the reorganization we will see a savings of approximately $50,000

to 60,000 in wages and benefits," she said.

Groulx noted that the savings will allow junior staff to come on board at the Sportsplex and public works.

As part of the restructuring, Bruce Forsyth, who started work as the District's public works superintendent about one year ago, is no longer working for the municipality and his position no longer exists.

Instead, the public works superintendent's job will be divided among three individuals already working for the District.

Mike Smith, Clearwater’s fire chief,

will take over the management and maintenance of the District’s vehicle fleet, equipment and hydrants; along with managing the roads contract.

He is tasked with a special project this year under a FireSmart grant. This will provide Smith with a full-time position, as he will continue with his half-time position as the District's fire chief and his emergency management duties.

The changes in Smith’s roles will become effective as of March 14.

Roger Mayer, the longtime facilities supervisor at the Sportsplex, has taken on the responsibility of managing the maintenance

of District facilities. These will include Sportsplex, Dutch Lake Community Centre and the old municipal hall on the Flats.

He will manage the community parks and will be the District's safety officer as well. The change brings Mayer to yearround employment and takes effect immediately.

Longtime public works employee Bryan Lipp will take on the position of lead hand within the public works department. His primary duties will include supervising, coordinating and scheduling workloads for water, sewer, cemetery, and general maintenance duties.

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Rob Griffiths will remain the key utilities person, with the primary responsibility of maintaining the water and sewer services.

Also taking on a new role, although not directly related to the reorganization of the public works department, Tammy Rutsatz is being reclassified as the financial accounting supervisor. She will take on a supervisory role within the finance department.

Groulx said she expects the department will benefit from Rutsatz’s knowledge plus her ability to supervise and provide extra training.

Groulx noted that Clearwater town coun-

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cil developed the 2016 Operating Budget with the following directions to staff: • Maintain existing service levels for roads, recreation programming, protective Services, transit, and capital dollars for parks; • Minimize use of surplus and reserves; • Continue to support economic growth within the community; • Maintain the District of Clearwater's financial principles of thorough short and long term planning through prudent consideration of reserves and leveraging of available funding sources.

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Health minister, MLAs tour new RIH clinical services building Submitted KAMLOOPS – Kamloops North Thompson MLA and Health Minister Terry Lake toured the new clinical services building (CSB) at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) on Friday, March 4.

Lake was joined by KamloopsSouth Thompson MLA Todd Stone and Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart, as well as Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar, chair of the Thompson Regional Hospital District, Interior Health CEO Chris Mazurkewich and representatives of Bird Construction to view progress on the new state-of-the-art

health-care facility.

Construction continues on the clinical services building. Exterior finishes are nearly complete and work has turned to the interior, with walls going up and paint and other finishes underway.

At the same time, managers and employees have begun the work of getting ready to welcome patients when the CSB opens this summer.

The CSB will enhance access to RIH for those who use the hospital’s outpatient services such as IV therapy, neurodiagnostics, the vascular improvement program, and laboratory.

The CSB will also include an

additional 350 parking stalls, as well as a simulation lab and expanded clinical education space for the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s medical programs.

(L-r) Susan Brown, Interior Health’s vice-president and chief operations officer, hospitals and communities, and Frank Quinn, Interior Health board director, join Health Minister Terry Lake in the patient-waiting area of the new clinical outpatient space during a tour of new facilities at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops. Photo submitted

High school getting super-high speed Internet from province Times Staff Technicians are in the final stages of connecting Clearwater Secondary School to the province's Next Generation Network (NGN), according to principal Darren Coates.

“Techs from the district and Telus have been working together on this for some time,” he said.

“Our internet speed currently is workable but the increased capacity will help us avoid

slow down during peak usage. Students and teachers use the Internet in a variety of ways that enhance access to information and courses,” the principal added.

Coates noted that the vast majority of research is now done online, plus CSS presently has over 30 students who take at least one course online.

“We run video conference classes with the other three rural schools and teachers often use short video segments

to highlight content,” Coates said.

“We are looking forward to the new connection being completed,” he said.

According to a media release from the Ministry of Education, 81 per cent of students and 1,186 out of 1,650 school sites have already gained access to NGN, with the remaining sites to be completed by December.

The ministry and TELUS also launched their first video collaboration,

featuring interviews with students and teachers from rural and urban schools about how NGN works.

NGN provides high-speed Internet and enhanced network security services to all public schools in the province. By the 2016-17 school year, all districts will be connected to the innovative network.

NGN is a partnership with school districts, the ministry, TELUS and IBM, the primary service providers.

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After receiving the results of a survey about library operating hours, and after approval from the Board of Directors, the Clearwater Library will now be open:

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Town council puts priority on trails Keith McNeill Clearwater town council has put a higher priority on extending the multi-use trail that runs along the south side of Murtle Crescent across from Buy-Low. The extension would run along Murtle Crescent from Helmcken to the junction with Park Drive, and then south along Park to Robson Street.

The extension would consist of segments five and six of a proposed multi-use trail that eventually will run from Clearwater Shopping Centre to the hospital.

During their March 1 meeting, councillors voted to approach Wells Gray Community Forest for permission to realign the scope of a grant fund approved for clearing and preparation of sub-grade on the Park Drive multi-use path to instead the two segments.

Cost of the project was estimated at about $47,000. The District will also apply to the community forest for $15,000 to top up the remaining grant funds of $33,000 to complete the project.

In addition, Council voted to support an application to the Build Canada Fund for money to complete the Park Drive multi-use pathway.

Also approved was a grant application to the Farm Credit Corporation for $25,000 in conjunction with a grant application for matching funds to Enabling Accessibility Grant (Government of Canada) for enough money to complete an accessibility pathway at Dutch Lake Park (total $53,000).

The decisions tied in with a presentation

by Jane Mastin of TRUE Consulting on the District's trails master plan.

“There's nothing better than lots of trails,” Mastin said. “Everybody uses them, and not just for recreation.”

The consultant commended the District's trails task force for all the work its members did in developing the master plan.

The plan identifies about 30 trails and potential trails broken down into 82 trail segments totalling 86 km.

The segments are ranked in priority, assigned a standard, and given a cost estimate to bring them to that standard.

She noted that the plan only lists the trails as desired.

Sketch map shows two sections of multi-use path that District of Clearwater wants to install along Murtle CresIt makes no comcent from Helmcken to Park Drive, and then south along Park Drive in front of Woodside Apartments to Robson mitment to buy land Street.

District of Clearwater graphic or actually build the trails.

Councillor Merlin Blackwell, the town's representative on the trails task force, echoed Mastin's praise for the committee members.

“All the people on the task force were ridiculously energetic,” he said. “They brought in skills from outside that, if we had to pay for, we never would have gotten to this point.”

Mayor John Harwood commented, “This DISTRICT OF CLEARWATER work will make this community much more www.districtofclearwater.com viable for many years to come.”

The trails master plan will be brought back WHAT’S HAPPENING? to council on March 16 to be adopted. If approved, it will be posted on the District's The offices of the District of Clearwater “Municipal Hall” and ICBC/Motor Vehicle are located at: website.

What’s Happening

Clearwater council approves tax increase Keith McNeill It is now official.

During its regular meeting held on Tuesday, March 1, Clearwater town council approved a 5.5 per cent municipal tax rate increase for 2016.

“The challenges we face locally with bringing a 'newish' municipality online and providing expected service levels is requiring the use of our surpluses and reserves faster than anticipated.” said councillor Dennis Greffard, the chair of town council's finance and audit committee.

The increase equates to $23.06 per $100,000 of assessed value for a residential property or less than $2 per month.

Governments in general face around a three per cent annual increase due to inflationary increases.

Water and sewer user fees and parcel taxes will remain status quo. All other fees for

municipal services will be unchanged with the exception of user fees for Capostinsky Ball Park's ball diamond and ice rental fees for the North Thompson Sportsplex's arena, both of which will increase by 5.5 per cent.

District of Clearwater's operating budget for 2016 is $3.38 million, its capital budget is $748,000 and the water and sewer budget is $526,000.

“Over the course of this next year the District council and staff will undertake a comprehensive review of the finances and operations of all departments for potential savings,” Greffard said. “As well we will be reviewing levels of service and expectations of the community in order to rebuild the use of our reserves.”

The Council developed the 2016 operating budget with the

following directions to staff: • Maintain existing service levels for roads, recreation programming, protective services, transit, and capital dollars for parks; • Minimize use of surpluses and reserves; • Continue to support economic growth within the community; • Maintain the District’s financial principles – thorough short and long term planning through pru-

dent consideration of reserves and leveraging available funding sources.

“The Council’s job is to find the best possible balance of services, costs and longterm planning,” noted Mayor John Harwood. “This budget ensures that we are able to continue to provide these important services for our citizens while working towards protecting our reserves.”

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At its Regular Council meeting held Tuesday, Marchmaterials 1st, 2016larger the Council approved a 5.5% municipal tax rate Burning of any yard waste, slash or other than one-half meters increase the 2016 Five-Year Financial Plan. The Council developed the 2016 Operating Budget with the follow for Burning of stubble or grass  The use of fireworks, sky lanterns or burning barrels of any size or description ing directions to staff : The [prohibition does NOT ban campfires • Maintain existing service levels for Roads, Recreation Programming, Protective Services, Transit, Unless otherwise posted this for prohibition and Capital dollars Parks; remains in effect until October 1, 2015.

Minimize use of surplus and reserves; Notice of •2015 Water Regulations • regulations Continue towillsupport economic growth the community; Watering be in effect from May 15thwithin to September 30th, 2015.

• Maintain the District’s financial principles: Thorough short and long term planning through Watering Hours – Between 6:00am to 10:00am from 6:00pm to 10:00pm prudent consideration of reserves andand leveraging available funding(Properties sources. with even numbered houses may water on even numbered days; and properties with odd numbered houses may water on odd numbered days).

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The District of Clearwater Council is inviting nominations for the District’s “Distinguished Service Award” – to 12:00 midnight and 6:00am is restricted to automatic systems controlled by a timer and must be registered formally acknowledge individuals have dedicated service tothe theDistrict community. (annually) at the District office.who Residents with new their lawnstime mustand register with Office There for are two categories of nominees: permission to water daily until the new lawn grows long enough to be cut. After the first cut the resident must revert to regular 1) Youth – 18sprinkling years andregulations. under 2) Adult Other Water Uses – All hoses used outdoors should be equipped with a working spring-loaded shut-off device. Hand watering of plants and hand washing of vehicles used with a spring loaded shut off nozzle or

Nomination forms must beiscompleted a hand held container permitted atand anyreceived time. by 4:30 pm on April 4th, 2016, and are available from the District Municipal Hall or the website: www.districtofclearwater.com.

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Do you have books that are now looking for a new home, or maybe you would like to find a book you haven’t yetCommunity read? The District Eventsof Clearwater has set up a table of pre-loved books for you to purchase by donation. We June 12thlooking , 2015 forOpening of the Hospital Rim Trailgo– to 4:45pm at the old Secondary Hospital parking are currently book donations – all proceeds the Clearwater Schoollotand Raft River th June 17Literacy , 2015Programs.

Information sessions on draft Trails Network Master Plan; Dutch Lake Community Elementary Centre 2-4pm and 6-8pm

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“ When men drink, then they are rich and successful and win lawsuits and are happy and help their friends. Quickly, bring me a beaker of wine, so that I may wet my mind and say something clever.”

- Aristophanes, playwright editorial by Tom Fletcher

Premiers do the carbon shuffle

Upper Clearwater survey is a democratic process for all Editor, The Times:

Re: “Let's set the record straight for Upper Clearwater,” March 3 issue.

It is unfortunate that Mr. Nelson of the Upper Clearwater Farmers Institute thinks I am adding fuel to the fire.

The purpose of the survey is to get full representation from Upper Clearwater, which is my under-

standing what both groups wanted.

Both groups (UCFI and the other side as they are known) attended the TNRD board meeting on Jan. 21, 2016 as delegations and both representatives agreed to a survey. That is the democratic process.

Carol Schaffer TNRD Director Area

Trump to the rescue Editor, The Times:

So why the sudden spasm of political excitement among our neighbours to the south?

There's a reason.

After having long ago given up on their deadlocked politicians, they have allowed themselves to be lulled into complacency.

After all, there are more exciting things to consider than who runs the country.

In despair they have tossed in the towel and turned to watching reruns of Duck Dynasty to fill the mental and political vacuum.

Ahhh ... but wait!

All is not lost.

Suddenly Over the hill comes a man on a charging white stallion.

Is it the Lone Ranger? Is it Roy Rogers? No, ... it's even better than that.

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It's Donald Trump.

He has come to rescue them from all their political financial and international woes.

No matter if he is an egomaniac, has a foul mouth, and is very, very crude.

No matter.

He has patted them on the head and told them to go back to sleep. He will fix it all.

Bob Mumford Clearwater, B.C.

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Premier Christy Clark had her dancing shoes on as yet another “climate change” meeting ended in disarray in Vancouver last week.

“This is not the end,” Clark assured reporters after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the premiers emerged with no agreement on a national minimum carbon price. No kidding.

Trudeau declared victory by announcing the unanimous consent to a “Vancouver Declaration,” which basically pays lip service to the concept of “carbon pricing” and kicks another grand federal election promise down the road.

As the rest headed for jets waiting at Vancouver airport, Clark expressed the hope that the public would say “they got together and they made progress.” Did they? Let’s take a look.

Going into the Whistler-Vancouver stop on Trudeau’s globe-trotting glamour tour, Clark correctly noted that it’s other provinces that need to make progress. B.C. has a clear price on carbon emissions; it’s been held at $30 a tonne since Clark succeeded its creator, Gordon Campbell.

Clark’s advice for other premiers is to follow Campbell’s example of a revenue-neutral carbon tax, offset by income tax reductions. You won’t build public support for a carbon tax that makes people poorer, she said.

Of course that’s what Alberta is doing, at a time when many residents are getting poorer already. Alberta’s NDP government plans to match the rate of B.C.’s carbon tax within two years and spend the proceeds.

Other premiers have more creative definitions for pricing carbon.

Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil pointed to transmission lines and power purchases from the Muskrat Falls dam under construction in Labrador, to substitute hydro for coal-fired power. The highest electricity prices in Canada are their “carbon pricing” plan.

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall pointed to SaskPower’s Boundary Dam carbon capture and storage project. It is the world’s first coal-fired

power station to capture carbon dioxide after combustion. The CO2 is sold to oilfield operators who inject it into declining wells to push more oil out, and the project intends to capture sulphur dioxide and fly ash to process and sell for other industrial uses.

Wall is the only Canadian leader to state a couple of inconvenient truths. The purpose of this exercise is to reduce carbon emissions, not to raise tax revenues. And now is the worst possible time to impose more taxes on the oil and gas industry.

Clark’s stand-pat strategy on the B.C. carbon tax is going to change this year, as positioning begins for the 2017 election. A B.C. government advisory panel has recommended a 33 per cent increase, conveniently starting in 2018, with annual increases after that.

The current seven-cent-per-litre carbon tax on gasoline sold in B.C. is hardly a deterrent these days, as pump prices have tumbled and could stay low for years to come. And with a fragile economy, it seems unlikely that a big boost in carbon taxes will find favour with voters a year from now.

The B.C. NDP is trying to rebuild its credibility on climate policy. NDP leader John Horgan tried to revise the party’s history, claiming in year-end interviews that the NDP didn’t oppose the carbon tax, only making it revenue neutral rather than spending the money on green initiatives, as Alberta wants to do.

Alas, the NDP’s “axe the tax” campaign going into the 2009 election is a matter of record. The party’s election platform warned that Campbell’s plan “increases taxes for average families by tripling the gas tax” to its current level.

Last week the NDP issued a news release denouncing Clark for presiding over increasing greenhouse gas emissions.

– Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

Clearwater Legion seeks help after water damage Editor, The Times:

As many of the citizens of Clearwater and district may be aware, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 259 has recently suffered water damage in the bar and to the floor in the stage area.

What may not be known is that while we had insurance coverage, it only

covered the water damage and not the repairs to the damaged piping. In addition, the deductible was the normal $2,500.

The resulting cost to the local branch will be close to $7,500, which will seriously drain our accounts. We are reaching out for donations of

any amount to help defray these costs as this seriously reduces our ability to provide assistance and service to the community and in particular to the veterans in need and their families.

Unfortunately, due to tax laws we are not able to provide tax deductible receipts for these donations.

The Legion and its dinners and other functions will be operating as usual during repairs.

Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Harry James 1st Vice President Royal Canadian Legion Branch 259

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Question of the Week

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Do you plan to grow a vegetable garden this year?

Lorne Barber:

No, my wife usually looks after it and she't a bit handicapped this year.

We grow a few things but not a lot.

Gerry Tisdale:

Jim Janzen:

Of course. Always do every year. I was raised on it as a kid.

I won't but she will.

Marie Janzen: There's nothing better than digging in the dirt.

Betty Koeneman:

No, I live in Evergreen Acres and there's limited space there.

Peter Uppenborn (Barriere): I'm undecided. I've never had one where I live now. I would have to do quite a bit of work to prepare the soil.

A thank you to those involved in our medical system Editor, The Times:

THEN: In 1970 we did not have any doctors, clinic, or hospital in this area. Our Hospital Auxiliary started before we had a hospital but the dream was there that one day a hospital would exist in Clearwater.

That dream came true and the auxiliary members have purchased many items and equipment for our great hospital.

NOW: People who visit it comment that we have the best equipped hospital they have ever seen. Congrats to the many individuals have given time, energy and effort over the years to make this happen.

We can go to the clinic for medical care

or, when further services are needed, go to that wonderful hospital. Our Forest View Place also allows elderly to remain in the community, a service which is so needed in Clearwater area. I feel so many take all this for granted.

We are really lucky that our doctors are willing to spend endless hours caring for the people in Clearwater and the surrounding areas, not to mention the support staff so essential in keeping the clinic and hospital functioning in our community. How could we ever do without them?

Those of us who live here have chosen the lifestyle of a rural area. Many times

I had to make trips to Kamloops before these services existed. How many times have you not had to make those drives to Kamloops now that we have so much right here?

NEXT: We need better care for our elderly to stay in Clearwater and receive care when they can no longer live on their own. Seniors living at home or Evergreen Acres where do they go to live before Forest View? Our seniors have supported the area, and now is the time to dream and make another community dream come true: community housing for those seniors in need when living at home is no longer

possible, an in-between place to live.

Politicians, please hear our thoughts and dreams as seniors speak up; follow through with healthy, housing facilities and options for our aging population.

Remember to say thank you to those in the community in the health service areas.

When you have political chances to talk about our future needs in health care, take the time to express your thoughts.

Thank you again, medical health staff, for all your good work in this community.

Eileen Sedgwick Clearwater, B.C.

Upper Clearwater residents should not be forced to support hall Editor, the Times:

Re: “Let's set the record straight for Upper Clearwater,” March 3 issue.

This is in response to last week’s letter by Andrew Nelson, president of the Upper Clearwater Farmers Institute (UCFI), concerning what used to be called the Upper Clearwater Community Hall.

In his letter, Mr. Nelson makes several assertions likely to raise an

eyebrow for valley residents with a different view of the situation.

But rather than engage in rebuttal, I'd like to briefly make two points pertaining to the Upper Clearwater community at large.

First, it seems important to acknowledge that the tensions now dividing our community are at least partly rooted in a vague but pervading sense of fear that, rightly or wrongly, has lately become associated with the UCFI.

There may be any number of reasons why many valley residents have stepped away from the UCFI, but certainly this is one of them.

Those who happen not to feel this way would do well to accept that some of us do. I submit that our community is unlikely to heal until we’ve put this matter behind us.

And second, I feel that the interests of our community would best be served by eliminating the TNRD’s Upper Clearwater com-

munity hall grant-in-aid service to the UCFI. I take this position not because I wish the UCFI to fail.

On the contrary, I earnestly want the UCFI to succeed – if only because this also seems necessary if we’re to rebuild our community.

I believe that valley residents should support the UCFI because they want to, not because they’re forced to. No good can come of sustaining the existing tensions through forced taxation. On the

other hand, it seems entirely possible that fiscal need may sooner or later persuade the UCFI to put aside its differences with the rest of us and begin working inclusively for the wellbeing of our community as a whole.

I for one would gladly donate out of pocket to support such a group. No doubt many others would do likewise.

Trevor Goward Upper Clearwater, B.C.

Some prefer old schoolhouse to Upper Clearwater Hall controversy Editor, The Times:

Re: “Let's set the record straight for Upper Clearwater,” March 3 issue.

This is in answer to those who think that the Upper Clearwater Farmers' Institute Hall (formerly thought of as the Upper Clearwater Community Hall) will close without access to the grant-in-aid subsidized by local taxpayers.

I expect this is a bluff by the executive, in an attempt to garner public support to their cause.

After a few years of lengthy acrimonious

meetings with what we perceived to be undemocratic proceedings and high-handed actions by the executive, many of us felt it wasn't worth the stress and withdrew from the scene.

Yes, it was hard to leave the lovely hall, with many of its items having been donated by us, but it was harder to stand by, hearing our friends verbally abused and treated with a lack of respect, and seeing the same executive brought back in through what some see as undemocratic means.

That the UCFI Hall

should receive our tax monies, however little they might be individually, was only adding insult to injury. Some privately-owned halls use fund-raising events and membership fees to support their own facilities.

The UCFI has stated publicly that they have 75 members, yet they are still expecting to be supported by the landowners of the Upper Clearwater, including those of us who have absolutely no intention of ever joining the Farmers' Institute.

In his letter to the

editor, the president, Andrew Nelson, says he has never been told what the grievances are, though he was “... told by a neighbour that if I and the rest of the UCFI board resign, then he and his

friends would rejoin the Farmers Institute.”

The old schoolhouse is now a gathering place for those who want to have a good time without stress and humiliation – it’s not a community hall, it is Thompson

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Rivers University's field station, and we get to use it in exchange for work! As the UCFI hall has so many unpleasant memories along with the good, we have decided to ‘move on’ and find a new venue for social

events – without taxing the public. With a lot of work and good will, we will once again have the kind of hall that bonds the community instead of splitting it.

A concerned Upper Clearwater citizen.

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D. Simard, TV committee spokesman from Avola, presented a $1,500 cheque to Jim Trueman, chairman of the Blue River TV Committee. There was more than $3,000 in a television trust fund, a meeting of the Blue River Chamber of Commerce was told.

A CNR train demolished a gravel truck eight miles north of Blue River. The truck had become stuck at the railroad crossing on the Blue River Sawmills logging road at Thunder River.

A. Oxenham reported seeing a robin at Birch Island on Feb. 25.

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YEARS AGO: Clearwater Improvement District trustees received complaints about the number of dogs roaming free. A dog hunt was suggested,

but the chairman said the RCMP were the only ones with authority to enforce the law.

On behalf of the people of Blackpool, England, a representative of the provincial government presented a shield and coat of arms to the residents of Blackpool, B.C., represented by Mrs. H. Fairbrother. A totem pole had earlier been sent to the English city.

The provincial government wanted local help to purchase and equip a trailer to provide dental services to the Clearwater-Blue River area. People using the service would pay 75 per cent of the provincial welfare schedule. Parents and the school district had previously paid half, while the province paid the other half.

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YEARS AGO: The provincial government announced that

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BACK IN TIME it would provide a grant of $105,000 to pay one-third of the cost of building a 16-unit senior citizens housing project in Clearwater.

The local Legion branch was about to open its new premises.

Pictured in one of the work parties were Phil Sargeant, Thea Irvine, Dorothy Godfrey, Jim Slatten, Hazel Babcock, Audrey Sargeant, Tony Irvine, Carol Ann Price, Martin Labelle, Geo. Holland, Daisy and Jack Klick, and Lorraine and Eric Price.

Clearwater RCMP reported numerous dog complaints. Police noted that they had no facilities to keep dogs and were forced

to destroy them when the owner could not be identified.

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YEARS AGO: Clearwater Chamber of Commerce members unanimously approved a motion to turn over the administration and maintenance of the local TV service to the TNRD's recently formed Parks, Cemeteries and Television committee.

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YEARS AGO: An explosion knocked a cement block wall at the rear of the Sportsplex almost eight inches out of place. One employee was slightly injured and the building was briefly evacuated.

A spark was believed to have ignited a leaky propane tank.

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YEARS AGO: Vancouver-based developer Sandy Reid anticipated spending $4 million to build a 40,000 sq. ft. enclosed shopping center in Clearwater. The Reid Group had build 40 to 45 shopping centers, he said.

Starflight Video and Clearwater Sports

were re-locating from Brookfield Mall to make room for a new drugstore, one believed to be associated with the Pharmasave chain.

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YEARS AGO: Trustees from School District 26 (North Thompson) spoke against amalgamation with Kamloops at hearings held by the Public Education Restructuring Committee. "I feel the true losers of amalgamation are the rural areas of rural districts," said Blue River trustee Cathy Tucker.

Blue River resident and TNRD Area B director Steve Quinn was chosen to represent the Social Credit party in the next provincial election. "I believe the government sitting now has surrendered its right to govern this province," he said.

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YEARS AGO Superior Wireless, a company based out of Ontario, was beginning preliminary studies on supplying the valley with cell service. The previous October, Telus Mobility executives had informed MLA Kevin Krueger service would not be viable due to

sparse population and difficult terrain.

School District 73 made an appeal to staff for alternate solutions to save energy, after tabling a proposal to turn down thermostats in schools.

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YEARS AGO: Yellowhead Community Services received over $75,000 to renovate a modular building and open 20 new childcare seats in an expanded daycare facility.

"Wild child" Brett Turcotte was racking up wins throughout the U.S. and Canada while on tour with the Blair Morgan Racing Team.

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YEARS AGO: A community-tocommunity forum in Chu Chua identified four infrastructure priorities for the Valley to senior levels of government: better electrical power, high speed Internet and cell phone service, highway improvements and natural gas. The forum included the districts of Clearwater and Barriere, Simpcw First Nation and the TNRD and its electoral areas in the Valley.

For the fourth year in a row Clearwater topped the Great Backyard Bird Count standings in Canada.

The 354 checklists submitted more than doubled the output of London, Ontario.

Students from Raft

River, Barriere and Vavenby traveled to Blue River to participate in the annual crosscountry ski races there.

Two groups of RCMP technicians were in Clearwater to learn survival techniques. The course, taught by Ken Matheson, included two days in the classroom and three days in the local mountains.

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YEAR AGO: District of Clearwater would receive $390,000 if the project to double the Trans Mountain pipeline went ahead, according to a memorandum of understanding with Kinder Morgan Canada.

Blue River and Avola (Area B) would get would get $350,000, and another $175,000 would go to Vavenby, Birch Island, Blackpool and area (Area A).

After Hours Theatre presented “Collected Obsessions,” a production of seven short plays about people with fixations.

Clearwater town council instructed staff to prepare an application for $1.1 million in federal funding to build a third well. The new well was needed to provide a more consistent and secure source of water.

Employees at Jim’s Family Market in Little Fort spent part of their breaks balancing eggs - a tradition for Chinese New Year. That afternoon there was a Chinese dinner at Little Fort Hall.

Royal Purple hosts Volunteer Fair

(L-r) Royal Purple member Debra Bailey and Elks member Adrienne Campbell share a joke with Grant Gale of Emergency Social Services during a Volunteer Fair put on by the Royal Purple at the Elks Hall on Saturday. More than a dozen local volunteer organizations took part and exchanged information. “I learned more today about volunteering than I've learned since we moved here,” said Doug Bailey, one of Photo by Keith McNeill the organizers.

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More than one side to Upper Clearwater dispute Editor, The Times:

I wish to respond to Andrew Nelson's letter to the editor ("Let's set the record straight for Upper Clearwater," March 3 issue).

Yes, the residents of the Upper Clearwater have been subjected to misinformation and emotive untruths.

It actually started in 2003, not 2004 as was stated in the letter to the editor. A letter was sent to Bert Walker, then the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Area A representative, stating that the Upper Clearwater Farmers' Institute represented all of the landowners in the Upper Clearwater valley.

This was signed by the president of the UCFI (not Andrew Nelson at the time). This statement was inaccurate, as they did not only not represent the landowners but I very much doubt if anyone was a legitimate signed-up member of the UCFI at that time.

When the voting took place for the grant-inaid, 49 per cent of the valley did not support the tax.

Not only was the voting process conducted unfairly (arbitrarily extending the deadline, plus giving duplicate copies of unsigned ballots to the UCFI, which provided a clear opportunity for people to be bullied into signing them) but the

UCFI hall (which does not pay land taxes) was allowed a vote.

Mr. Nelson states that disgruntled neighbours have "left" the UCFI. This is not true. As he is well aware, we were told that we were never members in the first place, thus making it impossible to "leave."

The reason I did not join is that, quite frankly, I do not like the UCFI version of democracy.

The farmers institute's voting procedures leave much to be desired. The example in the letter to the editor of the TNRD board voting by show of hands to justify the UCFI doing the same is quite misleading.

I am confident that every one of the TNRD directors was voted into office by a secret ballot vote, not by a show of hands.

Mr. Nelson is quite right, the old school in the Upper Clearwater is not a community hall. TRU has allowed us the use of the building for gatherings and educational functions.

I believe that we have a right to freedom of association. I also believe that we should not be forced to pay taxes to support a private organization. Perhaps you need to raise your membership dues? Or do fundraisers?

Sure sign of spring The first robin of spring to be reported to the Times sits on a power line near Clearwater Glass on Friday morning, March 4. The southfacing slope has been the site of the first robin sighting previously as well.

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Kelly Ferguson Upper Clearwater resident and taxpayer

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– Author Kerri Wall is a community health facilitator with Interior Health.

According to a recent report about income-related health inequalities in Canada, on a national level we collectively spend more than $200 billion a year on publicly funded health care.

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Camping reservations open on March 15 Times Staff For the first time, two small, rustic trapper-style cabins at Clearwater Lake campground in Wells Gray Provincial Park will be reservable when reservations open on Discover Camping at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15.

The cabins have been at the campground since 2004 but accepting reservations for them via email has proven difficult, according to parks contractor Merlin Blackwell.

According to a BC Parks media release, individual camping sites in many provincial parks can be booked up to three months in advance through the Discover Camping website or via the call centre.

Although individual campsite reservations don't open until March 15, all inventory for 2016 was visible on the Discover Camping website as of March 9.

March 9 was also be the first date that the new group-sites could be booked, since all group-sites are reservable up to 12 months in advance of the arrival date.

Discover Camping, the interactive reservation website, displays the availability, layout and amenities at 122 campgrounds

– showcasing more than 5,800 campsites – throughout British Columbia.

Campers can also book their vacation destinations through their smartphones.

Approximately half of all BC Parks camping opportunities remain on a firstcome, first-served basis.

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Teachers’ union, school-district administration debate special-needs student numbers Dale Bass – Kamloops This Week The KamloopsThompsion school district doesn’t dispute assertions by its teachers’ union that there has been an increase in the number of special-needs students in classrooms — but its

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superintendent doesn’t see the same issue the Kamloops-Thompson Teachers’ Association (KTTA) does.

Karl deBruijn said when the KTTA presents reports with concerns about classes with four or more special-needs students, the union doesn’t address the level of need, noting many students need minimal extra support from teachers.

DeBruijn said focusing on teachers’ interaction alone with special-needs students ignores the increased number of certified education assistants — formerly referred

to as school-support workers — the district has hired.

Nor does it address the role of the learning-assistance teachers, he added.

In a report to trustees this week, deBruijn noted the increase of classes with four or more students studying according to an individual education plan included eight of the 198 kindergartento-Grade 3 classes and 267 of the 1,279 grades 4-12 classes.

In total, there are 275 — or 18 per cent — of 1,477 classes in the district with four or more students studying according to

an individual education plan.

The provincial percentage is 24.6 per cent.

The secondary numbers are not reflective of the reality, however, deBruijn said, noting a student may have an individual education plan for a few classes, but will be counted as if he or she has one for all classes.

The KTTA said its members are reporting more complex issues with designated students, adding the situation has deteriorated since 2007, when statistics like these were first collected by the provincial government.

These consultation and visioning sessions will contribute to TWG’s renewal application process for the Municipal Regional District Tax (known as the “Hotel Tax”).

An opportunity to meet with TNRD Electoral Area “A” Director Carol Schaffer Receive information on 2015 accomplishments, planned 2016 projects, and provide input on current services delivered within your area, Vavenby Community Hall, Monday, March 14th at 7:00 pm Blackpool Community Hall, Tuesday, March 15th at 7:00 pm Refreshments and treats provided.

For further information contact Director Schaffer at 250-674-7049.

KTTA president David Komljenovic said the union is concerned the education fund negotiated in September 2014 is not being used appropriately to add supports to schools with classcomposition challenges.

Komljenovic said the union will continue to draw attention to this concern publicly, but will also continue to use its grievance procedure to address its concerns.

DeBruijn said there are other realities the union doesn’t take into consideration, including that of schools with declining enrolment that could create smaller classes, but still have four or more students with an individual education plan.

“It’s important to note all of our children are entitled to attend a school in their neighbourhood,” he told trustees.

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driving Writers’ Circle to launch new book ICBC records now Sandra Holmes

Wells Gray Writer’s Circle is proud to announce the launch of its new book. You are invited to join the authors and artists who contributed to the creation of “Wells Gray Writers’ Circle Collected Works 2015,” on Thursday, March 17, 1:30 – 3:30 at Clearwater Public Library to celebrate this event. Books will be for sale for $20.

“Wells Gray Writers’ Circle Collected Works 2015”is an exciting collection of short stories, poetry and art work. Some writing contains adult content.

“Turning Points” is the main theme of this book. A diverse array of stories has been created by various authors around this topic.

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Members of Wells Gray Writers' Circle hold copies of their newly published book. Pictured are (back, l-r) Fran McRae, Valerie Lugar, Doug Leighton, Sandra Holmes, Kay Knox, Bob Mumford, (front, l-r) Noelle McCorriston, Norma Watt and Eileen Sedgwick. Photo by Wendy Vogels

This is the Writers’ Circle’s fourth publication. The members are grateful to Wells Gray

Community Forest for granting the funds to upgrade the publishing of last year’s book. All

proceeds from the sale of the2014 publication have been reinvested into the publication of

the 2015 book.

Authors and artists will be present to sign your new book.

said employer services and co-op placement fees are typical of new services provided by colleges and universities, as the province moves to improve employment links for post-secondary education.

"We've told the institutions, colleges and universities, that they have to be able to justify those fees by showing benefits to students," Wilkinson said.

"We're monitoring that

on an ongoing basis."

He said students and student societies will be surveyed at the end of the current term to see if they received useful service for their fees.

NDP critics pointed to a November newsletter from North Island College president John Bowman, describing a "new interpretation" of the policy on fees.

After the debate in the B.C. legislature,

the deputy minister of advanced education released a letter to all post-secondary students to clarify the tuition cap policy.

It was introduced in 2005 and extended in 2007 to include "institutional and program mandatory fees.

"For new programs, boards establish the tuition amount for the first year, and the two per cent limit applies thereafter," the letter states.

Minister monitoring new college fees

By Tom Fletcher, Black Press

New fees at B.C. colleges and universities are being monitored to ensure that new services are being offered and are worth the money, Advanced Education Minister Andrew Wilkinson says.

Wilkinson was responding to NDP questions about college administrators and student societies reporting increased fees appearing on student tuition bills this year. NDP education critic Kathy Corrigan said the ministry has found a way around its policy that increases to tuition and mandatory fees are capped at two per cent per year.

Corrigan said the new fees will cost Selkirk College students $144 more per year for twosemester programs, and Vancouver Island University students will see $188 in additional fees.

Selkirk College increased its fees 4.5 per cent to cover costs of a career

Advanced Education Minister Andrew Wilkinson

portal to match up students with employers. Wilkinson

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Above: Talon Rhodes and Arel Briggs Eakins perform a duet during Raft Mountain Skating Club's spring show on Friday evening, March 4. Title of the show was "Glee".

Above: Robyn Kreke amazes the audience one last time during what was likely her last performance at the Sportsplex. The Grade 12 student is graduating this year. More photos from the show can be seen at www.clearwatertimes.com under Our Town.

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Sports Rebels place second in divisions

Clearwater Peewee Rebel #10 Devin Green avoids several Penticton players as he takes the puck up during a game on Saturday during the division championships last weekend at the Sportsplex. Clearwater came second in the event, with Penticton taking first. The team played some amazing games, according to coach Mark Green, with two wins against Greater Vernon and 100 Mile, and two losses against Penticton. The final game was very close, with the score tied until the halfway point. “The whole team played great hockey, and these were the toughest games of the season!,” Green said. “They played with a lot of heart, with every player skating hard and pushing themselves to do their very best. The kids should be very proud of themselves!”

Photos by Keith McNeill

Clearwater Peewee Rebel #16 Soli Barstow (#16) goes down on one knee before delivering a blistering shot on goal during a game against Penticton during the division championships at the Sportsplex last weekend.

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Mar. 18 – 20

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Men’s Drop In Hockey March 11 @ 8:30pm Final session of the Season

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

Clearwater Bantam Warrior Emma Collins takes the puck up the ice during a game against Summerland at the Bantam Rec division championships in the Sportsplex last weekend. Unfortunately, the Warriors lost all three of their games. “The kids played their guts out and I was really proud of them,” said coach Geoff Giesbrecht. “The other teams were just stronger than us.”

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Vavenby youngsters learn about salmon's life cycle Robyn Rexin

The cover over the Vavenby Primary School's salmon fish tank was removed around Feb. 13. Most of the 140 eggs hatched.

After the eggs hatch they are called swim-up fry because they swim up from the gravel to fill their air bladders. The students are feeding the fish two to three times a day with food supplied by Simpcw First Nation's Dunn Lake Hatchery.

On Feb. 16 the class and two classes Mercy Flegel feeds salmon swim-up salmon fry at Vavenby Primary School's fish from Raft River School tank. Photo by Robyn Rexin went by school bus to the Science Centre in Jody had the girls help her make “gak” by mixKamloops. They were shown all over the center. ing glue, borax, water, and food colouring. The In the classroom there was a presentation called girls continuously stirred the mixture, first thinkForce in Motion. Moira Chrystall said that ing it looked like milk. When the mixture started she pushed some bottles on a vacuum and the to gel they decided it looked disgusting. bottles moved. The group went to the gym which It took a while for the girls to actually feel had everything. the gak. When they got over that they started to Then on Feb. 23 the class went on another play with it very happily, as did their parents. field trip. This one was to the RCMP station in The second activity of the day was making Clearwater. The children enjoyed seeing the jail a pasta necklace. The girls were given coloured cells. They had their "mug shots" taken. pieces of pasta shells to put on a piece of string.

On March 1 the Vavenby Strong Start stuThen it was time for their healthy snacks, go to dents and their parents or guardians were in for the gym, a story, and songs. It was a fun day. a lot of fun. For the first activity leader Mrs.

Fraud hits one in five small businesses

Canadian Federation of Independent Business VANCOUVER – Fraudsters have scammed 20 per cent of Canadian small businesses in the past year.

This alarming finding is contained in a firstof-its-kind report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).

The full report will be released on March 17.

March is Fraud Prevention Month and CFIB is focused on helping businesses help themselves through education and access to resources. As a proud member of the Fraud Prevention Forum, a working group made up of CFIB, the Competition Bureau, and the RCMP, the month-long campaign and the publication of the report aim to help small businesses protect themselves against such schemes as directory fraud, email phishing

and payment fraud.

“Fraud is a serious threat to unsuspecting small businesses and an ongoing challenge for our economy,” said Plamen Petkov, CFIB vice-president, Ontario and Business Resources.

“The report will look at not only the financial cost of fraud to small businesses, but also non-financial impacts, including stress and aggravation for business owners.”

Throughout March, CFIB will host webinars and provide tips, videos and infographics to help business owners and their employees stop fraud, as well as detailed information on some of the most common types of fraud reported to CFIB's experienced business counselors.

“Over the past few years, we have heard from thousands of business owners from across BC who have either been victimized by fraud or are looking for ways to protect their business,” added

Richard Truscott, Vice President, BC and Alberta. “So we are keen to help entrepreneurs identify and avoid the latest swindles and scams.”

On March 9, CFIB will release additional survey data showing

how many small businesses report fraud to the authorities.

Go to cfib.ca/ BeFraudFree for more information throughout the month and be sure to follow #BeFraudFree on Twitter.

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

Meeting at: 11 Lodge Drive Wayne Richardson (Pastor)

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

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Business Expo planned

by North Thompson Women in Business North Thompson Women in Business (NTWIB) was established in 2013 as an organization created in order to give a voice to Clearwater and district businesswomen, whether they be professionals, run their own businesses, work for others, or thinking about starting a business.

The group's aim is to offer as many networking opportunities as possible to all Clearwater and district area women and to promote one another's businesses.

We hold interesting and enjoyable luncheons that both members and the general public are welcome to attend.

The group's monthly luncheons are held at the Wells Gray Inn on the last Monday of the month. We meet from September till May. We have a drop in fee of $2 and you purchase your own lunch and beverage.

Our next meeting will be March 27, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. in the Wells Gray Inn We will host our first annual NTWIB Expo on Saturday, April 2, 10am – 5 p.m. at Clearwater Lodge. This will be an excellent way to showcase your business in the North Thompson Valley.

We have limited space and we are booking up fast, so call for your package as soon as possible. This event will be free for the public.

Fay McCracken speaks about the Business Expo coming up on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Clearwater Lodge 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The event will be open to the public and will showcase numerous businesses from Kamloops and 108 Mile House to Valemount.

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

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

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Rev. Brian Krushel

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

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Rebels win league and playoffs Clearwater Peewee Rebels pose for a photograph with their banners after winning the league and the playoffs in the Thompson Cariboo Peewee Recreation league recently. Pictured are coaches Jay Meyer (l) and Mark Green (r), (back, l-r) Devin Green, Claire Meyer, Damian Braaten, Alex Lamash, Liam Hunt, Garner Ransome, Aubry Leppington, (front, l-r) Ali Settle, Olin Coates, Piet Oud, Brendan Green, and Cassidy Tucker. Missing from the picture is Soli Barstow. As reported on page A12, the Rebels played in the disrict championships in Clearwater last weekend and placed second.

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Wells Gray Country UPCOMING EVENTS

March 12: Loggers bonspiel, Barriere Curling Club, 6-end skin games, 3 games, 1 day only, lunch & dinner provided. $100/team. Info/reg. 250-672-5334 March 17: WG Writers’ Circle Book Launch. 1:30 – 3:30, Clearwater Library.

Mar 17-20 - Kamloops Cowboy Festival March 19: Legion Dinner and live music, 257 Glen Rd, doors open 5 pm, dinner 6 pm. Adults, $15; children 7-12 yrs $6, 2-6 yr March 23: Hockey Game. Russian Women’s hockey team vs local players. 5:15 pm @ NT Sportsplex.

April 2: North Thompson Women In Business Expo, at Clearwater Lodge foyer. Info Fay 250-674-2700 or email ntwomeninbusiness@gmail.com

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• 7-week hands-on program • Opportunity to obtain OFA First Aid Level 1, WHMIS, WorldHost fundamentals, H2S Alive and Foodsafe Level 1 certificates • Training will be experiential using guide sheets and menus to prepare orders. Students will learn to use successful time management. There will be constant supervision to ensure safety and quality of food products.

• All students will participate in setup, menu planning, inventory, budgeting, etc.

• All cook apprentices/students will receive a nutritional education including use of deep fryers, cooking with a balance of protein, starch, and vegetables, make soups from scratch and cook recipes from other countries.

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April 5: Career and Job Fair, 3-7 pm, Dutch Lake Community Centre April 9: 10th Annual Seedy Saturday, 10am – 2 pm, Clearwater Ski Hill Lodge, info at 250-674-3444, schoolcreekfarm@ gmail.com April 9 - True Grit Big “4” Rodeo and Dance. Rodeo 6pm, dance 9pm NT Agriplex, for more information call 250-832-3561 April 23: TNRD Free disposal Day. Clearwater Eco-depot, 8 am – 4 pm; Little Fort Transfer Station, noon – 4 pm.

April 24: TNRD Free Disposal Day. Blue River eco-depot, noon – 4 pm; Vavenby Transfer Station, 9 am – 5 pm.

TEL: 250.674.3530 IN PERSON: 209 Dutch Lake Rd. EMAIL: sarduini@tru.ca • www.tru.ca/regional_centres/clearwater

Mt. View High School, Victoria, BC 1966 - 50th Reunion grads send contact info to mtview1966@gmail.com or call Dave Hutchings 250-477-4505

ONGOING EVENTS

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT • Indoor Market: Every Saturday May – Oct, 9 am – 12 noon, Elks Hall.

• Tuesday Morning Coffee (TMC): Meets 10am – 11:30 @ Clearwater Community Baptist Church. All women and children welcome.

(9:30-10 am Bible Study). Info 250-674-3624 • Women in Business Luncheon: Last Wed. of the mth at Wells Gray Inn, 12–2 pm. Preregister at 250-674-2700 • Crafts & Conversations with Cheryl. Tuesdays 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the North Thompson Aboriginal Sharing Center. Phone 250674-3703 for more info.

• Clearwater Farmers’ Market May – Oct. Saturdays 9am– Noon. For more info please call Anne at 250-674-3444.

• M&M (Mrs. & Ms.) Social. Last Sun of the mth Wells Gray Inn. 1pm: 250-587-6503 • Blackpool Community Hall Coffee House; Local musicians – 2nd Fri. of the mth. 6:30pm. Concession, $3 or 2 for $5.

• Clearwater Elks Bingo - 2nd & 4th Wed. Elks Hall 5pm, Info call Phyllis 250-674-3535 • Cribbage Wed. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 12:30 pm.

• Fun Darts Fri. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 6 pm.

• Upstream Community and Heritage Society open house Tuesdays: 9am-9pm @ Avola School House, various activities. Info ph Fay 250-678-5302.

• Thompson Valley Quilters. Meet 2nd Wed. and 3rd Mon. of the mth at NTAC in the DLCC, 9 am - 4 pm. Info Linda 250-674-3437 or Dorothy 250-676-9270 • Vavenby Needle Arts Group. Meet every Tues. 11am - 4pm at Vavenby Community Center. Info Dorothy 250-676-9270 CHILDREN & FAMILIES • Racoon StrongStart - Raft River Elem school days Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 8:45-11:45am • Racoon StrongStart - Vavenby Elm school days Wed 8:50-11:50am • Clearwater Breastfeeding Group: 3rd Wed. of every month 7:30pm @ YCS • Mother Goose - Monday mornings, reg. Kerry 250-674-3530 HEALTH & HEALING • Hospice Grief Support: 3rd Thur of every mth, NT Funeral Home 1-3 pm, info 250-674-2400 • Shambhala Meditation Group: meets every Tuesday at Forest House 6:30-8:00 pm. Info: 250-674-3233.

• Connections Healing Rooms - Wed. 1-3pm (except stat. holidays).

86 Young Rd. No charge. Sponsored by Living Streams Christian Church. www.healingrooms.com.

• Healthy Choices – Tues 9am Clearwater Christian Church bsmnt (behind Fields). $2/wk drop-in free. Kim 250-674-0224 • Clearwater & District Hospice 3rd Mon. Sept-Jun 10am Legion 778-208-0137.

RECREATION • Drop-in soccer: May-Sept. Tuesdays & Thursday at 7pm at CSS field.

Everyone welcome!

• Bowling: Mon. 10–12pm & 1-3pm; Thurs., 1-3pm. Seniors Centre at Evergreen Acres. 250-674-3675 • Clearwater Sno-Drifters: 1st Thurs every mth. 250-676-9414 • CNT Rod & Gun Club: 3rd Tues. of the mth. Blackpool Hall 7pm Nov., Jan., & Mar. AGM in May • Volleyball: Winter, dates TBA, at Clearwater Secondary School Gym, $2 drop in. Info: 250-674-1878.

• Youth Group: ages 12-18, Fri. 7-10 pm Dutch Lake Community Center, arts & crafts, gymnastics, games & special events, info 250674-2600 • Yoga Tree – Call or email Annie 250-674-2468 annie.pomme@ hotmail.com • Core Strength Fitness. Tuesdays. 10-11am 250-674-0001 • Badminton: Mon & Wed, Oct – Mar, CSS gym, 7:30-9:30 pm, $3 drop-in fee, info 250-674-2518 • Drop in Basketball: Winter, dates TBA, $2 drop in at Clearwater Secondary School Gym. Info: 250-674-1878 • Slo-Pitch: Clearwater mixed Slo-Pitch league May – July. Contact Carmen Archibald 778-208-1773, 250-674-2632 • Drop in Soccer: June -Sept, tues and Thurs, 6:30-8:00 PM, CSS field, $2 drop in, grade 8 to adult SENIORS • BUNCO: 3rd Tue of every mth, Dutch Lake Seniors Drop-in Centre, 1:30 – 3 pm, info 250-674-2400 • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society 3rd Sun Social Meet at the Wells Gray Hotel at 12:30pm for lunch or dessert, & chat • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society Book Club Last Thursday of the mth 2pm at the library. All seniors welcome.

• WGCSS Writers Circle: Meets 1st & 3rd Thur. @ Library

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Merchandise for Sale

Auctions Massive Restaurant Equipment Auction March 12th @ 10am

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29ft. Voyageur Canoe with Paddles. A Day Use permit to guide canoe/hiking within a portion of Wells Gray Park will be attached to the sale (to be transferred into your companies name with BC Parks approval).

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Advocates providing support for people affected by violence or abuse in the Barriere area Anti-Violence Advocates Society The Anti-Violence Advocates Society (AVA) was formed to become a collective voice for the victims of violence, and to provide support to people affected by violence or abuse in the Barriere area.

We are a registered non-profit BC Society. We are an inclusive action-oriented group, advocating and working towards a society that will not tolerate violence or abuse.

One of our main focuses has been to raise funds for and implement a violence prevention education program in our local schools.

After researching various education programs for our youth we decided on presenting “Respectful Relationships” to grades 7 through 10.

Respectful Relationships is a national award winning primary violence prevention program. It has received both provincial and national awards and has shown through extensive evaluation that it truly is a “best practice” in the field of school based violence prevention.

This program has been overwhelmingly accepted by both our Barriere Elementary School and Barriere Secondary School principals. We hope to begin in the fall of 2016 as we still need to reconnect with both schools.

In 2014/15 we tried to raise awareness within our community about how abuse is a societal issue, and that the responsibility to work towards a society that will not tolerate violence or abuse rests with each one of us through several articles in our local newspaper, as well as radio interviews.

In addition, our board members have made presentations to various local organizations, businesses and our local government.

Awareness materials have also been widely distributed to the community at large.

We aim to stop the silence and break the cycle of abuse and are taking great steps in this direction.

To that end, the AVA society placed

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The Anti-Violence Advocates Society logo laminated Safe Home Response posters in all ladies washrooms throughout the entire North Thompson Valley.

Simpcw was sent 200 emergency phone number cards that were mailed out to all households in Chu Chua.

We gathered supplies to donate to Yellowhead Community Services Safe Home Response Program which are used to make emergency kits containing anything from toiletries to gum boots and pajamas, for families who access the program. Thanks to the generous community response and donations we were able to literally stuff a car full of these items.

Our thanks go out to the Barriere Quilter’s group who have donated quilts for children, as well as a quilt for our 2015 raffle which is valued at $650.

Bag Lady Enterprises in Barriere collects bottles at their site for us. If you have extra pop cans, etc. please drop them off and specify that they are for AVA. We would like to invite anyone interested in joining our group to please call Lynn at 250-318-7381.

We will be meeting again on March 16 at 6:00 p.m. at the Ridge School building building in Barriere. Everyone is welcome.

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Members of Barriere’s Anti-Violence Advocates Society show a number of handmade quilts that were donated in 2014 to support the Yellowhead Community Services Safe Home Response Program, while standing in front of a car that was quite literally “stuffed” with other donations from the community. Pictured are: (l-r) Deb Caldwell (Clearwater), Lynn Wright (Barriere), Barb Gordon (Barriere) and Tammy Whelen (Clearwater).

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Ladies night gala volunteers are given applause by the audience at the Putting on the Glitz, Anti Violence Advocates Society fundraiser event held Mar. 7, 2015 in the Barriere Lions Hall. The event was a fundraiser for the Respectful Relationships curriculum that will be implemented in Barriere Elementary and Barriere Secondary schools.

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