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Crackdown on passing school buses ..... page 6 Eight students from Barriere Secondary School (BSS) competed successfully in the Cariboo Skills Competitions at Thompson Rivers University on Mar. 4. Four of the students returned with awards for their efforts. Will Dana, Isaiah Ducharme and Dawson Huber took the gold medal in the Gravity Vehicle Race, and Matlock Brown came home with the silver. This is the second year in a row that BSS teams have qualified to attend the Provincial Skills Canada British Columbia Competition which will be held Apr. 13, in Abbotsford. Pictured (l-r) are BSS team members: (Above) Anthony Dixon, Kamryn Cousins, Sami Jones, Taylynn Eustache, Dawson Huber, Isaiah Ducharme and Will Dana. (Left) BSS team member Matlock Brown.

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Fines increasing for forest fire violations

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St. Patrick: Separating the truth from legend ..... page 19

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The pilot of a recreational drone that forced waterbombers from smoke-filled skies around Oliver last summer was never located, but future offenders who impede forest firefighters will face higher fines. Fines for 19 offences under the Wildfire Act, including interfering with wildfire protection efforts, are being increased to among the highest in Canada, Forests Minister Steve Thomson said Thursday. The fine for failing to comply with fire restrictions such as campfire bans will increase from $345 to $1,150. A new penalty of failing to comply with a stopwork order made because of fire risk will carry a maximum penalty of $100,000 and one year in prison. Thomson said there are “constitutional” issues with a proposal

to seize vehicles from people who toss cigarette butts out the window while driving, but the province is still considering its options. A proposal to ban people from B.C. parks if they violate campfire restrictions is also being considered, but is not included in the current changes. Thomson said the legislation will redefine “interference” with firefighters so it doesn’t mean intentional interference. That would apply to boaters who blocked air tankers from filling with water on Okanagan Lake, as well as the drone pilot who caused aircraft to land as vineyards, homes and a school around Oliver were threatened by fire. Oliver Mayor Ron Hovanes the battle against two fires threatening the community last August were likely due to a recreational drone flown because “somebody just wanted a closer look. “It was very hard to drive by

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Wilson’s Mountain Road fire threatens farms and homes in Oliver, August 2015. the airport and see helicopters quiet on the ground, no bombers in the air, all the while people were

clinging to the hope that the fire wouldn’t reach their homes, their businesses,” Hovanes said.

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Weekly Meat Draw at Legion a popular event The Royal Canadian Legion last Saturday, Mar. 12 was a busy place as people gathered to take part in the weekly Meat Draw. This is a popular event, and when it is combined with a 50/50 draw there is even a better chance for folks to win something, either money or meat. Pictured right: Crystal Chenier was the happy winner of one of the Meat Draws at the Legion last Saturday. Here she is showing off her prize package of delicious looking steaks. STAR/JOURNAL photo: Elli Kohnert

Darlene Hagen and Keith Moore were part of the crowd that had gathered at the Legion last Saturday. Moore mentioned that he seldom misses one of these draws because “...they are exciting, and it’s a lot of fun getting together with friends – it makes for a pleasant afternoon.”

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Lead from old pipes hits home for MLA By Tom Fletcher Black Press Independent MLA Vicki Huntington is hoping her tests showing high lead levels in B.C. legislature tap water will motivate the B.C. government to implement regular testing of older public buildings around the province. Huntington released test results a week ago Tuesday showing that when sampled after sitting in pipes over a weekend, water from legislature taps contains about five times the federal and provincial

safe level for lead. Similar elevated levels were recently discovered in four schools in Prince Rupert, prompting a routine of running the water each morning to flush out the standing water. Lead from solder can leach into water in areas where the water supply is more acidic. The provincial building code was changed in 1989 to eliminate the use of lead solder in plumbing. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall said flushing water pipes is the quickest way to

deal with the problem, which has been known in coastal areas for more than 20 years. Filters can also be installed, and schools in Prince Rupert are starting to add filter-equipped water fountains that cost about $300 each. A routine of flushing taps in northern schools was in place, but a reorganization of health units and staff turnover in the school district over the years likely led to the routine being lost. The North Coast school situation was raised in the legislature in February by local MLA Jennifer

Rice. The problem was rediscovered in a school experiment where salmon eggs failed to hatch. The education ministry sent letters to all B.C. school superintendents Feb. 24, directing them to work with health authorities to establish a plan to evaluate water quality in schools, particularly those constructed before 1989. Huntington said nervous system effects of exposure to high lead levels are a particular concern for young children, and prolonged exposure is a health risk

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Black Press The B.C. government is moving to contain an infestation of spruce beetles in the Prince George area that is the largest seen since the 1980s. The affected area has grown from 7,653 hectares in 2013 to 156,000 hectares this spring, according to aerial and ground surveys by the forests ministry. Spruce beetles are native to B.C. and normally feed on the inner bark of fallen or weakened trees, but can attack healthy trees. “Recent weather patterns, including warm springs, dry summers, warm winters and windstorms (resulting in more blowdowns), have contributed to the increase in spruce beetle populations in the region,” the ministry said in a statement Friday. A $1 million fund has been set aside for control activities, including “sanitation logging” of infested areas. Protected areas and those that are uneconomic to log are treated using “trap trees.” The affected areas are in the eastern valleys of the Mackenzie timber supply area and the northern part of the Prince George timber supply areas.

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Literacy is power “Literacy is the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate, compute, and use printed and written materials associated with varying contexts. Literacy involves a continuum of learning to enable an individual to achieve his or her goals, to develop his or her knowledge and potential, and to participate fully in the wider society.” - UNESCO The need to communicate in some way other than face to face goes back thousands of years. A version of the three Rs is said to have existed around 8,000 BC. The earliest known forms of written communication originated in southern Mesopotamia about 3500-3000 BCE with people using token markings to manage trade and agricultural production. Then came cuneiform writing (numerical signs and signs or symbols) where information was recorded on clay tablets. Egyptian hieroglyphs appeared from 3300-3100 BCE (it was a power thing among the elites). Systems have been improving ever since. Literacy still means power. You can sign your cheques with Xes but knowledge makes you strong. There are two kinds of knowledge. One is based on our own experiences or learned from others. The other is knowing where to get information. Being literate means you can “read up” on different issues and don’t have to rely on the 6 o’clock TV news for information. Communication systems have improved over the centuries but never so much as in the last decades. This is the Information Age. Access to the Internet has expanded our idea of what “reading” means and has opened opportunities that never existed before. If you want instant information, check the online news. Entertainment? Go to Facebook. Instant messaging, e-mail. There seems to be some new way to get information every day. The catch is, we still need basic literacy skills. Spelling doesn’t seem to be one of them, but reading and writing are the keys to managing the technological culture. Will words written with ink on paper disappear? Maybe someday, but latest surveys show writers are still writing hardcopy books and people are reading them. One thing that will endure is our need for continuing education. That will never end. Diana French is a freelance columnist for the Black Press Williams Lake Tribune. She is a former Tribune editor, retired teacher, historian, and book author.

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World TB Day: March 24 To the editor; Could we truly eradicate Tuberculosis? I am hoping that the answer to this question lies within us and that with a fresh new government in power, we might be able to persuade the Canadian public to consider a world without this age old disease. It is tempting to think that this does not affect us in Canada, however, in the far north, it is still a huge problem. Given that one person with TB can infect 10 to 15 others within a year, it behooves us to do something about this. This year’s World Tuberculosis Day on March 24 will be marked with the unfortunate distinction that we have now allowed this preventable, curable disease to become the world’s biggest communicable killer. On World TB Day, let us consider what each one of us might be able to do to push in the right direction. To quote lead singer Bono of U2: “Because we can, we must!” Connie Lebeau Victoria, B.C. The North Thompson Star/Journal is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, P.O. Box 1356, Ladysmith, B.C., V9G 1A9. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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Signing books in Kamloops (L-r) Mindy Schulte of Kamloops with her children Olivia and Jacob check out Avola author Eleanor Deckert’s new book, “10 Days in December,” during a book-signing at Chapters in Kamloops on Saturday afternoon, March 12. The book is now also available on DVD, Deckert reports. Photo by Keith McNeill

Premiers do the carbon tax shuffle

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.

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Tom Fletcher Clark’s advice for other premiers is to follow Campbell’s example of a revenueneutral 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 coalfired 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 sevencent-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 yearend 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

Guest Shot: Must protect our pets The pets owned by British Columbians are usually well cared for. Whether they have pampered indoor animals or muddy-pawed working dogs and barn cats, people generally take their health and well being seriously. When there are incidents of animal abuse and neglect, the general population is shocked. Last week, the B.C. government announced changes to the code of practices for kennel operators and cat and dog breeders. The new rules will provide for minimum space for animals, a duty to provide immediate veterinary care, and may include proactive monitoring and enforcement for breeders. That last part sounds like a good idea – a few random inspections could go a long way to clean out the dark corners of the industry. We owe it to our pets to take good care of them, and to ensure that the industries that supply us with pets are being watched. Animals come into our lives from reputable breeders, from friends with litters, and from animal shelters. They become parts of our families, providing companionship. All they ask is food and shelter and care, and sometimes a tossed ball or a warm lap on which to sleep. People sometimes question why the public seems to get angrier about crimes against animals than about violent crimes involving adult humans. The simple reason is that, like children, animals didn’t make any choices to be where they are. They are entirely at the mercy of their owners. We owe it to them to ensure that their owners do not fail them. ~ Vernon Morning Star STAR/JOURNAL print subscribers will find complete eEditions of each issue, and weekly supplements on our website. Call our office to get your access number. 250-672-5611

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Crackdown on passing school buses By Tom Fletcher Black Press

The B.C. government is preparing to increase penalties for drivers who pass school buses while children are getting on or off. “We’ve had 14 children injured, thankfully none killed, in the last five years,” said Transportation Minister Todd Stone. “There are still far too many motorists who are not getting the message of just how important it is to slow down in school zones and certainly not pass a school bus when the lights are flashing.” Stone said school districts and local governments have been calling for increased penalties. Police in B.C. have issued 1,100 tickets for failing to stop for a school bus for the past five years, with 14 injuries during that time. The current B.C. penalty is $167 fine and three demerit points, the same as disobeying a school crossing guard. In Ontario, a first offence of passing a school bus results in a fine of $400 to $2,000 and six demerit points, and a second within five years can result in a fine of up to $4,000 and up to six months in jail. New Brunswick has a $1,000 fine and loss of driver’s licence for every school bus offence.

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MP McLeod calls on Ottawa to defend private property rights in wake of title declaration by bands By Kamloops This Week

had filed a response to a title claim made by the Stk’emlupsemc of the Secwepemc Nation The Conservative MP for Kamloops-Thomp- (SSN) last fall, which included Jacko Lake and son-Cariboo is urging the federal Liberal gov- other land where KGHM Ajax hopes to build its ernment to defend the rights of private property open-pit mine. The Stk’emlupsemc of the Secwepemc Naowners in B.C. in the wake of the recent decision by two First Nation bands to declare title on pri- tion is comprised of the Tk’emlups and Skeetchestn Indian bands. vate property in Kamloops. At the time of its claim last fall, Skeetchestn The civil suit by the Tk’emlúps and Skeetchestn Indian bands (collectively known as Chief Ron Ignace told KTW his band and the Stk’emlupsemc te Secwepemc Nation, or SSN) Tk’emlups Indian Band want the right to dictate seeks to declare aboriginal title over private how the land is used and have concerns about property owned by mining company KGHM the environmental implications of the Ajax Ajax, including Jacko Lake, which the SSN mine. The lake, which SSN calls Pipsell, is also the claims is important to the First Nations culture. The claim also affects other private property in site of epic Secwepemc story, The Trout Children, according to a Simon Fraser University Kamloops. “We recognize that there is work to do to- researcher. In January, the B.C. government announced wards resolving longstanding land claims,” it will “vigorously oppose a declaration that has McLeod said. “However, every federal government in the the potential to create uncertainty over the land past has been unequivocal that private-property base and for private property owners across this rights are not on the table. That is why it is deep- territory.” While a landmark Supreme Court of Canada ly concerning to hear the justice minister [Jody Wilson-Raybould] say that when it comes to the decision in 2014 granted the Tsilhqot’in First federal government’s litigation strategy, they Nation title to more than 1,750 square kilomewill be ‘potentially changing [their] approach’.” tres of land west of Williams Lake, that title The B.C. government will “vigorously op- claim did not deal with private property. Kamloops-North Thompson MLA and pose” an aboriginal title claim on land owned by KGHM Ajax, the company that wants to build Health Minister Terry Lake has because of the private property it includes, the Jacko Lake a copper and gold mine south of Aberdeen. In a release, the Ministry of Justice said it claim is “unlike any rights and title claim in the past,” noting while the claim centres on the Ajax site, it also includes much of the KamWish you all a safe and happy holiday season loops area. 73 Taren Drive, BC, V0E 1N2 McLeod said ranchers and farmers are rightNORTH THOMPSON Clearwater, 250-674-3030 fully concerned about the impact on their lands Barriere Town Rd FUNERAL SERVICES 4638Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 and their livelihood as a result of this lawsuit. 250-672-1999 www.norththompsonfuneral.com 1-877-674-3030 “While the premier of British Columbia [Christy Clark] has said she will fight for priDrake Smith, MSW vate-property rights, it is disappointing that the (Funeral Director/Owner) government in Ottawa has left private land owners in limbo,” McLeod said. “We call on the government to stop hiding MaryAnn Shewchuk (Funeral Director/Embalmer) behind the courts and defend the rights of private-property owners in British Columbia.”

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It’s time to pay attention to your kidneys By Jessica Klymchuk Kamloops This Week Thompson Rivers University nursing students are reaching out to the local school district to help spread this year’s World Kidney Day message — act early to prevent disease. “Kids think they’re invincible,” said third-year nursing student Taryn Christian. On March 10, Christian and three other students, in partnership with the Kidney Foundation of Canada, organized a free health and wellness fair at Northills Centre in recognition of World Kidney Day.

Linda BonnerBrown has been with the foundation for 20 years and has helped organize this event for the last nine years. Three years ago, the TRU School of Nursing came on board and, with it, brought fresh-faced students with a roster of new ideas for raising awareness, she said. “I think people think kidney disease and only think it affects an older population, but there are a lot of young people who are suffering from it, kids who are suffering from it,” student Talia Ollek said. “None of us necessarily want to work

in a dialysis unit, but no matter where we are, we’re going to see people who have problems with their kidneys. I think it’s kind of opened our eyes to what that looks like and what they’re dealing with.” There are 1,253 people suffering from kidney disease in the Kamloops area. Last year, 271 British Columbians underwent kidney transplants, according to BC Transplant. By leading a healthy lifestyle and addressing smoking, alcohol consumption and unhealthy body weight, Christian said people can reduce the risk factor for not only kid-

ney disease, but heart disease, diabetes and hypertension. “Everything goes along with kidneys,” she said. Patients from the community dialysis unit spoke about their experiences at the fair. Nursing students were on hand to check blood pressure and blood sugars. Pharmacists were also available for cholesterol checks. Several community groups joined them, including the Canadian Diabetes Association, Canadian Celiac Association, BC Transplant, Canadian Blood Services, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Kamloops Brain In-

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Third-year TRU nursing students Talia Ollek and Brie Fehr helped to organize a free health fair in recognition of World Kidney Day on March 10 at Northills Centre, in Kamloops. Among many health booths, volunteers were on hand taking blood pressures and doing blood sugar and cholesterol checks. “We’re going out into the community and saying, ‘Here’s how to take care of your health,’ before they end up in the hospital in acute care or with kidney disease as one of my patients,” said Fehr. “It’s giving us a different lens for nursing.” jury Association and the Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre.

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Small scale Ticks feed on animals when it’s 4°C hydro project proposed for Mud Creek

Blue Water Power Corporation of Abbotsford is proposing a 15 MW (megawatt) run-of-the-river waterpower project on Mud Creek, which is located east of Blue River. A referral from the provincial government on the proposed project was received for information by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District board of directors during its Feb. 18 meeting. Staff would bring the proposal before the board again for resolution prior to a permit being issued. The proposed power project would be located upstream from Mud Lake and Mud Lake Delta Provincial Park. In addition, there would be a transmission line roughly 15 km long to carry electricity back to the main powerline north of Blue River. The project proponents are seeking an investigative license that would enable evaluation, sampling and feasiblity studies of the site to assess the viability of water power generation there. The provincial government indicates minimal disturbance on the land is anticipated during the investigative license stage. TransAlta has operated a 19 MW small scale hydro plant on Bone Creek, which is about 20 km north of Mud Creek, since 2011. Many other streams in the Blue River area have small scale hydro projects proposed for them but most are still in the concept stage.

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during the crucial time between the first thaw and the start of conventional parasite control protocols. Since the best time to start protecting pets against ticks is before exposure, March is the ideal time. “As veterinarians, we are in a unique position to take a leadership role in the fight against ticks,” says Dr. Nicole Gallant, president of the CVMA. “National Tick Awareness Month is a rare opportunity for us to educate and empower pet owners, so we can work together to help prevent the spread of tick-borne diseases that can affect the health of pets and people.” The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association urges pet owners to contact their veterinarian on how to protect their pets.

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March is National Tick Awareness Month in Canada. This initiative led by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), in partnership with Merck Animal Health, helps shed light on tick behaviour and risks, and the importance of tick seasonality in establishing parasite control programs for pets. Ticks, which can transmit illnesses such as Lyme disease, can now be found in many areas throughout Canada. More cases of Lyme disease are being reported annually, contributing to growing public concern. Yet, despite an increase in public awareness, many people don’t know one

very important fact about ticks: they don’t mind cold weather. In most parts of Canada, tick activity begins when the snow starts to melt and, depending on the tick species, can continue well into late fall. For example, blacklegged ticks that can transmit Lyme disease start looking for animals to feed on when it’s 4°C outside. Traditionally, pet parasite prevention programs have been scheduled to begin in late spring, to coincide with the emergence of fleas, mosquitoes (that can transmit heartworm), and other seasonal parasites. However, waiting for the arrival of warm weather before initiating parasite protection leaves pets vulnerable to ticks

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Canadian Cancer Society in Barriere in need of area volunteers for April 1 By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal Anne Genier started the Barriere unit of the Canadian Cancer Society many years ago. Val Stamer got involved in the organization back in 1991, working with the Curl For Cancer Spiel, which was chaired at the time by Jessie Price. That was the first year for the Curling Spiel. It was very profitable for many years, ending a few years ago due to lack of curlers. Val canvassed for many years in the Door to Door Campaign and helped with daffodil sale. Then in 2000, she became a board member and took over chairing special events, including several of the Curl For Cancer Spiels and daffodil sales. For the last five years, Val has been the president and spokesperson for the Barriere unit. Much of the work that had to be done in the past is now done through the regional office in Kelowna,

with some help from the Kamloops office. The whole structure of the Canadian Cancer Society has changed dramatically over the years. Now, there are so many rules and regulations, that there aren’t many things left that are done on a local level. However, some things do still get done at the local level by local volunteers. Daffodil Sales: This usually takes place around the end of March. This year it will be on Friday, Apr. 1. Eight volunteers are needed to sell daffodils from the Barriere AG Foods foyer and at Interior Savings. Daffodil Pin Boxes : Throughout the month of April, donation boxes are at the tills in various locations in Barriere, and at Jim’s Food Market in Little Fort. Only one volunteer is needed for this job, as

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(L-r) Canadian Cancer Society Barriere rep, Val Stamer, with Little Fort volunteer Linda Verhoeven. all it entails is dropping off the boxes at the beginning of the month and picking them back up again at the end of the month. Door-to-Door Canvas: This also takes place during the month of April. “We urgently need a Chairperson for this program. I have been doing this with help from Lindsay Arcand and Kim Rhodes,” Val reported, “but I am not prepared

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to continue in that role.” This job requires a minimum of 20 volunteers (besides the Chair), although more would not be turned down - the more volunteers, the greater the area that can be covered. Some communities no longer do the Doorto-Door Canvassing, as they can’t find enough volunteers to help. Instead, they set up tables at various locations and take in donations that way. However, this still would involve needing a fair number of volunteers to take shifts. Quilt & Gift Basket Raffle - six to eight volunteers are needed for this job, which entails selling the raffle tickets at least two days at AG Foods in late October or early November, then at the No-Host Bazaar in November, at which time the winner is drawn. At the moment, Val states that they don’t have sufficient members to hold a proper meeting. “I organize all the events, act as spokesperson and contact person, and look for volunteers to help.” Those wishing to help out in any way should contact Val, either by email: dstamer@telus.net, or by phone: 250-672-9655.

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Sheep Husbandry Day

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By Levi Kempter, Yellowhead 4-H Club Reporter Sheep husbandry day was on Feb. 12. It was held at the Smith’s in their barn. This is an event where the sheep 4-H members learn how to properly take care of a lamb. First the members were taught how to dock a lamb’s tail, followed by Mr. Greg Smith, Mrs. Maureen Smith and Sara-Kate Smith going over the steps on how to successfully grow a show lamb. There were four different stations where 4-H members were able to learn by doing various husbandry practices that they will need to know. One was to give injections, another station taught members how to make a halter out of rope. They also learned how to judge a sheep and what kinds of grain to feed their animals. All the members who attended learned a great deal and are now ready to take good care of their projects. Thank you to the Smith family for hosting this event.

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Spring skate show fun Young Erika Edwards of Barriere looks enthralled during the Raft Mountain Skating Club’s spring show at the Sportsplex in Clearwater. The March 4 event featured many young skaters, including Erika, who are enthusiastic about ice skating.

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Local artists show their works in Kamloops

Catherine Dalfort studied print making and photography at University of Calgary and has a home print studio in Barriere. Her lithograph of a nude figure earned an honourable mention from the judges.

A current art show in Kamloops includes works of several North Thompson artists, the majority of them from Barriere. Art Exposed opened Friday at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre in downtown Kamloops and will run until March 19. The exhibition has more than 200 works in all media from 140 artists. The event, which began six years ago, is designed for artists to show their works to the public — and perhaps sell some as well — while competing for various awards and prizes. For established and emerging artists, there are cash prizes — first place receives $100 and second place gets $50 in each category, and for both two-dimensional and three-dimensional works. The public and competing artists can also vote for their favourites, with the choice awards recipients receiving $50. The cultural centre is open Tuesdays to Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – With notes from Kamloops This Week

(Left) This dramatic face was created out of clay by Barriere-based artist Lynne Nordquist. She studied art at several colleges and art schools, and now teaches.

(Above right) Bev Henry was born in the Yukon and now lives in Barriere. Self taught, she has always felt an affinity with wild places. Her painting, “Mothers Day”, shows a female mountain bluebird taking a break while a harried looking male feeds their five chicks.

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Upper Clearwater resident Doris Laner and her most recent work centers around the wilderness of Wells Gray Park. Laner has been a key figure in establishing the North Thompson Arts Council and the council’s art gallery in Dutch Lake Community Centre. This painting, titled, “The Green Canoe”, won a first place ribbon from the judges.

“Pickup Man” by Marie Downing shows a cowboy and his saddle at a rodeo. The Barriere artist formerly was a graphics designer with the Star/Journal and the Times.

Virginia Jalava created this “Gleaning Bag” from fleece wool. Since moving to Barriere in 2010, she has been involved in a variety of arts groups and initiatives.

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Leonardo DiCaprio wore 100 Mile tanned hide By Ken Alexander 100 Mile House Free Press Franzi Karlen-Ng and her brother, Rudy Karlen, were a bit surprised when they got a phone call in the summer of 2014 requesting their ranch – XH Buffalo Ranch on Green Lake South Road – supply some buffalo hides and skulls for a movie. The callers were the set and wardrobe directors for the Hollywood blockbuster, The Revenant, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, with Grace Dove, who has roots with the Canim Lake Band, playing his wife.

The Revenant grabbed (best movie), DiCaprio (best actor) and Alejandro Inarritu (best director) at the Golden Globe Awards, then Best Actor for DiCaprio and Best Director for Alejandro González Iñárritu at the Academy Awards. Rudy, owner and operator of the 250 head buffalo ranch, was beside himself with excitement when he watched a trailer on TV and saw DiCaprio wearing the hide he had tanned himself. “We were pretty excited when we saw it. We didn’t know it was going to be DiCaprio; we thought it was go-

ing to be some Mickey Mouse movie. “When I saw it was DiCaprio, I said, ‘What’? For us, it was pretty cool.” Rudy says they selected around 12 of their best buffalo hides and an equal number of skulls, and someone came to the ranch and picked them up. “The skulls were different than our hides as they wanted skulls on the damaged side a little bit, which we don’t really have, so we tried to pick the ones that didn’t turn out quite as beautiful as the other ones.” Rudy’s mom, Elisabeth, says she believes

the skulls were going to be put in a pile as part of a set decoration. He notes DiCaprio was wearing a hide in the photo he has seen, and Elizabeth had heard he wears one like a coat and another one is used for a covering for something like a tent. Rudy says he is proud about the fact he tans the buffalo hides naturally and by hand. “We raise the buffalo naturally – no hormones or antibiotics – and it’s the same for the hides. You can sleep on it and put your baby on it; there’s no harsh chemicals in it.” He adds they don’t

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have a smell like some commercially made hides. A few weeks ago, another call came in from a major motion picture studio. “Our buffalo hides may be used in a movie where a Cro-Magnon tribe has to flee the impending ice age.” The XH Buffalo Ranch is across from the Sunset View Provincial Park on Green Lake, and lucky visitors can catch a glimpse of the herd grazing in the lower field during the spring, summer and fall. XH Buffalo Ranch was founded in 1991 by Hans and Elisabeth Karlen who moved from Switzerland to build their dream buffalo ranch. It has more than 250 animals that are grass-fed and raised as naturally as possible. Animals are sold by the side during the winter months to customers all across B.C.

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Rudy Karlen, owner/operator of XH Buffalo Ranch on South Green Lake, stands by one of the buffalo hides he tanned by hand and without the use of harsh chemical. Behind him are some are the skulls he also prepares for sale. Skulls and hides from the ranch were used during the making of the Hollywood box office smash The Revenant. Most recently The Revenant star, Leonardo DiCaprio won the Acadamy Award for Best Actor, and the movie director Alejandro González Iñárritu won Best Director.

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Barriere Secondary students Will Noble and Taylor Schulz clown around with The Bear Radio’s Steve Shannon while showing some of the pies to be auctioned off at the spaghetti dinner and pie auction hosted by the Barriere Secondary Girl’s Soccer team at the school Mar. 10. The team thanked Shannon for all the support The Bear has given them, and gave a special thank you to the community for their ongoing support of the program. Soccer season will be starting soon, and home games will be posted on the school sign. Please turn out and cheer on the team. Submitted photos:

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SPORTS Moose enhancement the first step in modernizing wildlife management Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations

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16 teams at Logger’s Bonspiel The Barriere Curling Club welcomed 16 teams to their Annual Loggers Bonspiel last weekend; eight teams from out of town, and eight teams from Barriere. It was a skins format, with a good time had by all. First place went to the Kelsey Martin Team from Kamloops, second was the Len Rilcoe Team, and tied for third was the Theresa Robinson Team and the Darin Underhill Team. Barriere curling will finish with the kids Jam Can on Mar. 18 and 19. Pictured above is the Rodger Nordquist team from Barriere, and the Justin Morrison team from Clearwater on the ice during last weekend’s Loggers Bonspiel. Do you have a sports story or event picture? If you do we’d love to hear from you. Call 250-672-5611 or email: news@star/journal.net

VICTORIA - The Province will strengthen its current moose management strategy as the initial phase in examining how to modernize aspects of wildlife management, such as licensing, inventory, research and increased engagement in wildlife management decisions. These actions are one of the key responses to recommendations from Mike Morris’ report, Getting the Balance Right - Improving Wildlife Habitat in British Columbia. The ministry manages all wildlife populations on the principle of conservation first. Other principles con-

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stakeholders that we need to re-invigorate and re-examine our existing approaches to wildlife. In modernizing wildlife management processes and decisions, we’re focusing on moose first,” said Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson. George Wilson, president, BC Wildlife Federation, commented “Moose is the mostdemanded species for resident hunters. Nearly 70,000 resident hunters apply for 12,000 lottery moose-hunting

opportunities annually. Moose populations have declined across parts of B.C. over the last three decades. Recovering moose populations in partnership with stakeholders, industry and First Nations across the Province is a positive step forward.” Learn More: 2015 Provincial Framework for Moose Management: http:// www.env.gov.bc.ca/ fw/wildlife/management-issues/docs/ p rov i n c i a l _ f r a m e w o r k _ fo r _ m o o s e _ management_bc.pdf

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Tool predicts whether child, teen with concussion will have persistent symptoms TORONTO — Researchers have developed a tool that can predict whether a child or teen with a newly diagnosed concussion is likely to have symptoms that will persist longer than usual, giving them the opportunity to see a specialist sooner. The predictive tool was developed and validated by pediatric specialists across Canada in a study that involved about 3,000 children and adolescents who had suffered a concussion, primarily while playing sports or as the result of a fall or a motor vehicle accident. Principal investigator Dr. Roger Zemek said the first question parents ask when their child or teen is diagnosed with a concussion at a hospital emergency department is: “When is my child going to get better?” “And we did not have the answer to that,” Zemek, an emergency medicine physician at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), said Tuesday from Ottawa. But with the study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, doctors will now be able to give parents an answer, based on a predictive score from a series of questions developed by the researchers. Those who score between nine and 12 on the evaluation — including whether they have headaches, are bothered by loud noise and have poor balance — are considered to be at high risk for experiencing “persistent post-concussion symptoms,” a condition that in some cases can last several months — or even longer. “It really can remove kids from the things they

Dr. Roger Zemek want, need and love to do,” Zemek said of a concussion. “They can’t perhaps go to the movies with their friends because the loud noises are bothering them. “They can’t go to school and take exams and perhaps even advance to the next grade because they’ve missed so many weeks of class ... They’re not allowed to go back to sports because of the risk of getting another (concussion) until they’re fully recovered.”

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While most young people in the study recovered from their concussion in a week to two weeks, about 30 per cent were still experiencing symptoms like headaches, dizziness, poor concentration and sensitivity to light and noise a month or more after their injury. The study found that although more boys suffer concussions, girls have twice the risk of having persistent postconcussion symptoms, while older children and

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game, was among those in the study whose symptoms continued long past the time she would have expected. Headaches, nausea, dizziness, neck pain, and light and noise sensitivity kept her out of school. The Ottawa teen had to avoid any stimuli, the standard initial treatment to help the brain heal. “I had to be in a dark room. I was in my room with no lights, no friends, no family, no electronics, no nothing for about close to two months,” she said. “So being isolated

definitely brought on a lot of depression.” Had the predictive tool been available at the time of her concussion, it could have helped her family — “they had to put up with me a lot” — and her doctor by helping figure out what therapies she should have pursued and which ones to avoid. “It could have been extremely helpful,” said Pietrantonio, adding that she still isn’t symptom-free — she continues to be plagued by headaches and ringing in her ears.

Zemek said most kids improve in a short period of time, within a month from their concussion. “But what we need to recognize is that parents will now be able to learn accurately and based on scientific fact how their child is going to do after their injury,” he said. “And that’s going to be very important for them to prepare and take steps ... to perhaps get in to see a specialist sooner.” Follow @SherylUbelacker on Twitter.

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Six basic suggestions for better pictures Last week a photographer proudly showed me some enlargements and asked how I liked them. They were enjoyable images, well composed, and reasonably printed, but, as I looked at them I realized they weren’t all that sharp, and lacked depth of field. If I had been in a classroom environment it would have been a perfect time to break into a discussion on camera handling and basic photography techniques. Creating a good photograph should include more than just moving a camera body around in front of one’s face and pushing the shutter. It should involve an understanding how to use and control a camera in the most effective way. Carpenters, cabinetmakers, mechanics, quilters, and cake decorators, to name a few professions, would nod their heads knowingly if I mentioned how important it is to learn how to control and use their tools of the trade correctly. However, regarding the tools of a photographer’s trade, I am of the opinion that many photographers believe that owning a feature-loaded camera is more than adequate, and if the photos from that camera aren’t great, their best answer is to buy another camera.

With that in mind I have outlined six very basic suggestions that would have helped that photographer to produce better pictures than those he showed me. Vibration reduction features only helps with shaking hands, not subject movement. Practice following subject movement and try to keep the camera as close as possible to reduce body shake. When handholding the camera, faster shutter speeds will provide more keepers than slower shutter speeds. For example, shutter speeds like 1/125h of a second or higher are probably the safest to control both camera shake and subject movement. A great suggestion with telephoto lenses is to match the shutterspeed

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John E n ma n with the focal length. The current infatuation with wide aperture lenses is great, but the larger the aperture opening the less the depth of field will be. That’s alright for one subject. However, for more than one person it means ruined shots because areas in front of and behind the selected subject will be out of focus. Many cameras arrive with the manufacturer default set to “closest subject” focus. That is fine if the subject is always closer than everything else in the picture.

I find it more appropriate to change the setting to a more usable selection in the menu. Setting up the camera’s menu to make the camera function the way one want it is good practice. I find “centre”, or at least selecting “close-tocentre” focus area is safest. Don’t know how to do this? Read the camera’s manual. Using “program” or “auto mode” leaves exposure decisions to those tiny in-camera computers and removes creative and intellectual control from the pho-

tographer. All DSLR cameras have manual exposure modes. Experiment and practice to find out when manual mode is most effective. And for those scenic photographers. Get a good sturdy tripod with a ball head. Using a tripod slows the creative process down. And, of course, reduces camera shake when long exposures are required, and

when I hear someone saying they don’t like using a tripod I know they have never used a good one. Spring is almost here, and for those that have been house bound its time to get out and take lots of pictures. Ignore the lighting conditions just get out and practice finding what works and what doesn’t. Eventually, that photographer

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Take notice that BC Hydro and Power Authority from Prince George, BC has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Thompson-Okanagan, for a licence for road access purposes situated on Provincial Crown land located near Barriere over unsurveyed Crown land in the vicinity of District Lot 5187, Kamloops Division Yale District (KDYD). The Lands File for this application is 3412993. Comments on this application may be submitted by one of two options: Option 1: Online via the Applications and Reasons for Decision website at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp where details of the application and maps can be found. Option 2: by mail to Senior Land Officer, Thompson-Okanagan, MFLNRO, at 441 Columbia Street Kamloops BC V2C 2T3. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to April 16, 2016. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Office in Thompson-Okanagan.

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The Celtic cross is a symbol widely associated with Ireland.

The Celtic cross: Did you know? The Celtic cross is a symbol widely associated with Ireland, but many may not know the unique history and debate surrounding this unique and instantly recognizable symbol. The Celtic cross combines a cross with a circle surrounding its intersection, but other than that description, little can be confirmed about the origins of this symbol that some historians believe can be traced back to ancient paganism. Historical revisionist author and researcher Crichton E.M. Miller theorizes that the cross had more practical purposes than those subscribed to it today, serving as a navigational device used by ancient explorers and builders. One popular, though highly unlikely, theory regarding the origins of the Celtic cross is that it was introduced by St. Patrick, Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patron saint. This theory states that St. Patrick, or possibly St. Declan, combined the cross, which is the foremost symbol of Christianity, with the sun cross, a circular symbol traced to prehistoric cultures, in an attempt to illustrate the importance of the cross to the pagans he was attempting to convert. Though the exact origins of the Celtic cross and its meaning will likely never be known, there is no denying its endurance as a symbol and its ongoing association with Ireland. ~ Metro Creative article

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OBITUARIES In Loving Memory

William Alexander (Alex) Fraser July 18, 1980 – February 27, 2016

On July 18, 1980 Hugh and Helen Fraser were blessed with the arrival of their third child, a son, William Alexander (Alex) Fraser. He passed away at home on February 27, 2016 from metastatic melanoma. Alex leaves his wife, Diana, and their 3 children Lee (5), Eric (3) and Heidi (1), his parents Hugh and Helen Fraser, his sisters Jennifer Fraser (Burke Nesjan, Julia and Amy) and Heather Fraser (Chris Koch, Hudson and Nicola). He also leaves his father and mother in-law, Joe and Elaine Ward, brother and sister inlaw, Mat and Erin Ward (Tyler and Mason). As well as numerous Aunts, Uncles, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his Grandparents, Don & Mary Fraser and Eric & Betty Cox, and his brother-in-law, Luke Ward. Alex brought so much joy to his parents and his sisters, Jennifer and Heather. Together they spent the childhood years enjoying life on their farm in Squam Bay. He was always outside playing with his sisters or cousins or was somewhere around the farm working with the cattle alongside his Dad, Grandpa or Uncle Dan Fraser. There was never any doubt Alex’s true passion was farming and raising cattle. In 1996 Alex met the love of his life, Diana Ward, and they had built a beautiful life on the ranch. Over their nearly 20 years together they had worked to grow their commercial cattle herd, start a purebred Angus herd, build a beautiful home and raise their three children. Alex was happiest at home spending time with his family, wandering through the cattle or working in the fields. When he was convinced to leave it was generally to attend a family gathering, a bull sale or a cattle show. Alex attended school in Barriere graduating in 1998. As a teenager Alex was involved in school sports and 4-H. Alex was an 11 year member of the Yellowhead 4-H Club. Alex excelled in 4-H, especially judging, earning top honours numerous times. Alex was well respected by his

peers for his willingness to share all he knew about showing cattle. Like many ranchers, Alex had two jobs. For 13 years, he proudly worked for Stamer Logging running feller buncher, loader, skidder and excavator. Alex was known for his strong work ethic and honesty; he was well respected by his work mates. Alex had a great sense of humour, was known for his quick wit and cheekiness, and had the ability to “call it as he saw it” without ever causing people to take offence. It was these traits and others that contributed to Alex’s magnetic personality. Many people called Alex their friend. The family would like to thank all the friends and family who provided support through Alex’s illness. Special thanks to Dr Michael Humphries and his team at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Cancer Care Clinic and Dr Ruth Farren of Kamloops. Alex enjoyed nothing more than to be surrounded by friends on the ranch. To honour this love, a gathering of friends is planned for April 29, 2016 at the ranch. Should friends desire, a trust for Alex and Diana’s children has been established at the Royal Bank of Canada Main Branch in Kamloops, under Diana Fraser in Trust. Donations will be accepted until March 31, 2016. Condolences may be expressed at: www.schoeningfuneralservice. com

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William Frederick Chisolm Frezell On March 2, 2016, Bill passed away peacefully at Royal Inland Hospital. He will be sadly missed by one son, three daughters, eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was predeceased by his wife Sharon Passey. Bill was an avid hunter and fisherman and he loved to feed the birds. No service by request Donations may be made to the SPCA in memory of Bill would be appreciated. Condolences may be made to www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

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St. Patrick: Separating the truth from legend Few saints are as well-known and widely celebrated as St. Patrick. Known as the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick annually inspires people from around the world to pay homage to his legend, which includes bringing Christianity to Ireland. Revelers don green clothing, participate in parades and decorate with shamrocks and symbols of Irish folklore. Much of what is known about St. Patrick is shrouded in mystery and legend. Patrick has been credited with many miracles, including converting an entire country to Christianity from paganism, and also participated in many spiritual resurrections. While neither Patrick’s birth nor death dates are known with certainty, it is believed he was born in 373 A.D. in an area of Roman Britain, which is now Scotland. Patrick was not Irish, but a British Celt. Young Patrick was careless and not as spiritual as he eventually became. At 16, Patrick was captured by a band of pirates and was sold to a chieftain in an area of Northern Ireland. His labor included tending flocks of sheep. It was during his time of captivity that Patrick found God and decided to devote his life to professing the faith and grace of Christ. He acquired the Irish dialect of the Celtic language in captivity, which would prove essential in his future work. After six years of captivity, Patrick escaped and returned to his homeland, where he immersed himself in the scriptures and fully committed to Celtic Christianity, not the Roman Catholicism that became dominant throughout the Roman Empire. He spent years studying and preparing for life as a missionary. Through historical documents written in his own hand, Patrick says he was “called to be a servant in Christ to a foreign land.” He began evangelizing, but it wasn’t until around his 30th birthday in 405 A.D. that Patrick set out for Ireland. Patrick established schools and monasteries in Ireland because he believed education and faith were closely entwined. He taught many people, including his most famous student, Columba. While St. Patrick is credited with many mira-

cles, such as driving snakes out of Ireland, some historians believe these tall tales were just metaphors for pushing out paganism. Other miracles included feeding starving sailors with a herd of pigs that appeared when the sailors had faith in God. Some legends even suggest St. Patrick brought animals and people back to life. Many also associate St. Patrick with the shamrock. By using a three-leaf clover, St. Patrick was able to convey the concept of the Holy Trinity to a land of people familiar with the shamrock symbol. The supposed day of St. Patrick’s death, March 17th, was officially recognized as St. Patrick’s Day. In reality, St. Patrick was never officially canonized a saint by the Catholic Church and received the title in name only. At the time of his death, there was no official process for canonization, but Patrick was given the title by popular acclaim and likely with the approval of a bishop.

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St. Patrick depicted with shamrock in detail of stained glass window in St. Benin’s Church, Kilbennan, County Galway, Ireland. St. Patrick is widely acclaimed and celebrated throughout the world, and his life is even more inter-

esting than many of the legends associated with his name. ~ Metro Creative article

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BEST NEW PICK UP

Remote Start Class-Exclusive Rear Vision MyLink with Camera Automatic 4G LTE Wi-Fi~ Locking Rear Apple CarPlay ‡ Differential

1500 DOUBLE CAB TRUE NORTH EDITION SHOWN

2016 SILVERADO 1500 DOUBLE CAB 1WT

149 0% 24 FOR

MONTHS ¥

WITH $995 DOWN PAYMENT. BASED ON A LEASE PURCHASE PRICE OF $34,192¥ (INCLUDES $3,000 DELIVERY CREDIT, $1,000 OWNER CASH†† AND $1,000 CASH CREDIT)

Redesigned with a muscular front end, sculpted hood and signature LED lighting 6-speed automatic transmission with Tow/Haul mode Chrome grille surround First full-size pickup to offer available 4G LTE Wi-Fi~ + Apple CarPlay ‡

ASSISTANCE LT MODEL SHOWN

2016 COLORADO

EXTENDED CAB STARTING FROM >

Motor Trend’s 2015 and 2016 Truck of the Year® Available MyLink with 4G LTE Wi-Fi ~ + Apple CarPlay ‡ Available 3.6L V6 with 9.2 L/100 km highway fuel efﬁciency ¥¥

23,115

Available best-in-class horsepower, towing and payload ^

CREW CAB Z71 MODEL SHOWN

Available Best-in-Class

Horsepower

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Available Best-in-Class

YEARS/160,000 KM ROADSIDE

CHEVROLET.CA

Fuel Efficiency ¥¥

WARRANTY

Available 4G LTE

Wi-Fi

from OnStar ~

ENDS MARCH 31ST

YEARS/160,000 KM POWERTRAIN

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Call Smith Chevrolet Cadillac at 250-372-2551, or visit us at 950 Notre Dame Drive, Kamloops. [License #11184]