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Iconic Flashbacks nightclub to close Kevin Parnell kparnell@kelownacapnews.com
Kelowna’s oldest nightclub is closing for good this weekend. After 27 years of dancing, live music, parties and shows, Flashbacks Nightclub has announced that it will shut down after one last party this weekend. “With a humble heart and gratitude the Flashbacks team has decided that this weekend will be our last time opening the doors before shutting them for good,” read a statement on Flashbacks’ Facebook page. “We chose to close not for any
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Capital News deadline on Tuesday, but industry observers say nightlife in Kelowna has changed over the past few years as there are more options available to the crowd that used to frequent dance clubs like Flashbacks. “Overall the bar scene has changed and is changing in downtown Kelowna,” said Steve Stinson, owner of the Train Station Pub and Mission Tap House. “This is a trend worldwide. In Europe and the States the big nightclub scene is almost on the way out. “Restaurants are turning more into social places. Restaurants
are more like pubs and pubs are more like restaurants and I think they are taking a bite of out of the nightclub business.” Next door to Flashbacks is BNA, a modern style brew pub/ restaurant that appeared to be a good fit operating beside the nightclub. “That’s what we thought when we opened, that people would go back and forth,” said Kyle Nixon, BNA owner. “We loved the relationship with Flashbacks because of that flow, having more neighbours and we thought it was a good fit.
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Proliferation of GMOs attracts 100 in protest Kathy Michaels kmichaels@kelownacapnews.com
News that the Canadian government quietly approved a genetically modified salmon for widespread consumption is what convinced more than 100 Kelowna residents to leave the comfort of their homes Saturday morning and protest, says an organizer of the annual March Against Monsanto. “We have a huge number of countries banning or labelling GMOs, but in Canada a GMO salmon has been deemed OK, and they haven’t even informed people what’s happening,” said Darin Howard. “That’s what gets people out in the rain. We’ve gained more people (at this march) year after year, because they keep putting garbage food on our shelves.” Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced May 19 that they had completed thorough and rigorous scientific reviews of the world’s first GMO fish, AquaAdvantage salmon, for food and livestock feed. Those reviews led the government branches to deem the fish as safe and nutritious for humans and livestock as conventional salmon. Organizations opposed to genetic modification, however, are asking, among other things, why more study has not been undertaken into the potential risks created by these fish escaping into the wild and interacting with other salmon. There are also concerns about labelling—none is
One sole proponent of the benefits of genetically modified foods braved the crowd. required for the fish. While this and other matters related to tinkering with the food supply were the focus of those gathered, there was one person who offered a dissenting view—a sign, said Howard, that the anti-GMO movement was threatening the establishment. Robert Saik, CEO of The Agri-Trend Group of Companies, is a professional agrologist and a certified agricultural consultant. Saik, who according to his website was appointed by the premier of the province of Alberta to The Innovation Council—a think-tank on technology integration and innovation leadership—was in Kelowna visiting when he heard about the march and decided to attend to
About 100 Kelowna residents left the comfort of their homes Saturday to take part in the fourth annual March Against Monsanto. offer a counterpoint. “A lot of what they want is connected to what genetic engineering can do. I consider the future of agriculture being GMO—genetically
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Robert Saik is a professional agrologist and a certified agricultural consultant, who attended the March Against Monsanto in Kelowna to share his view on the benefits of genetically engineering food.
modified organic food production,” said Saik. “Now think about that—the organic movement started with their reduction of the use of synthetic pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. Nobody can argue with that. No farmer is going to use more fertilizer or pesticides than they need to, so the only technology that is capable of breeding plants to reduce the dependency of chemical fertilizers and pesticides is genetic modification.“ All Canadians, he continued, want safe and healthy food, sustainable agriculture and to leave as little a footprint on the environment as possible. The way to attain that, from his view, is genetic modification. His point of view was met with staunch opposition by several who had gathered. It was the fourth annual march against Monsanto in Kelowna, mirroring events held in cities across the globe.
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Kelowna’s future started to take shape this weekend, in an alley connecting Rutland Centennial Hall with the May Day carnival grounds.
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leading the project. “There’s been a lot of youth involvement… we’re getting 10-to-15year-old kids who are being pretty thoughtful.” One who stood out to Villarreal was a girl who, at 10- to 12-years old, said her main concerns
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with the city were “jobs, security and education.” “Wow. That was really interesting,” he said. “Then we had more talking about recreation, diversity, technology, community building and greening the city. “We also had a lot of people talking about traffic.” No subject is off limits in the early stages of this community exercise which is being billed as the “largest city-wide conversation in our history.”
The hope is to gather as much input as possible and then as the process to set city goals moves ahead, those ideas will be whittled down and refined with the assistance of professionals of varying kinds. “We’re creating a vision for the city,” said Villarreal. “The last time we did that was 25 years ago, so we’re looking to see what is the thing that will redefine Kelowna. “ To get an idea about how the 1992 plan
informed the current shape of the city one need only look as far as its bike lane infrastructure. Villarreal pointed out that there’s a high concentration of bike lanes in this city, and that was one of the things laid out in that plan. “The vision can change, but the idea is to prepare the city to be adaptable, so it can respond to a future that’s pretty unknown,” he said.
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MON – FRI: Tim Horton’s, Reid’s Corner, 3491 Sexsmith Rd. Kelowna, 6:00-9:00 am MON – FRI: Peachland Community Centre, 6th St. Peachland, 8:00 am-5:00 pm MON: Outbound Cycle, 101-3011 Louie Dr. West Kelowna, 7:00-9:00 am TUE: Kelowna Cycle, 103-2949 Pandosy St. Kelowna, 7:00-9:00 am TUE: PhysioActive, 1500 Hardy St. Kelowna (Rails w/ Trails Path) 7:00-9:00 am WED: Kelowna Cycle HUB, 1461 Sutherland Ave. Kelowna, 7:00-9:00 am WED: Cyclepath, 2169 Springfield Rd. Kelowna, 7:00-9:00 am WED: Beasley Park, 3390 Woodsdale Rd. Lake Country, 4:00-6:00 pm THU: ChainLine Cycle, 1139 Ellis St. Kelowna 7:00-9:00 am THU: Lululemon, 410 Bernard Ave. Kelowna, 7:00-9:00 am FRI: The Lions Cyclery, 1276 Ellis St. Kelowna, 7:00-9:00 am SAT: Urban Harvest Organic Delivery, 806 Crowley Ave. Kelowna, 9:00-11:00 am SAT: Kelowna Farmer’s Market @ OGO Car Share Booth, Dilworth and Springfield, Kelowna, 8:00 am-1:00 pm SUN: St. Andrew’s Church, 4619 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, 7:45-9:45 am For more information visit smartTRIPS.ca Register at www.biketowork.ca
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news _____________________________________________________________________ VISION FROM A4 City staff will be out collecting your opinions
at a variety of events. Next up will be at the Parkinson Recreation Centre’s Family Fun Day
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Open house Glenmore Recreation Park information session
Residents are invited to view plans for the first phase of Glenmore Recreation Park, 289 Valley Road, at today’s information session: Wednesday, May 25 3:30 – 6:30pm The Abbey Church, 228 Valley Road The first phase of this project includes the construction of two large grass sport fields, a road and parking spaces. Staff will be on hand to answer questions about the park as well as the roundabout planned at the intersection of Valley, Cross and Longhill roads. INFO: 250-469-8517 kelowna.ca/cityprojects
Public meeting Notice is given that City Council will hold a public meeting on: Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 6pm Kelowna City Hall, 1435 Water Street Council Chambers In compliance with Council Policy No. 359, the following Liquor License applications are currently under consideration by Kelowna City Council:
Presentations at the public meeting are limited to a maximum of five minutes. If a person has additional information they shall be given further opportunity to address Council after all other members of the public have been heard a first time. Correspondence, petitions and e-mails relating to this application must include your name and civic address. Petitions should be signed by each individual and show the address and/or legal description of the property he or she believes would be affected by the proposal. Correspondence and petitions received between May 17, 2016 and 4pm on Monday, May 30, 2016 shall be copied and circulated to City Council for consideration at the public meeting. Any submissions received after 4pm on Monday, May 30, 2016 will not be accepted. The public may review copies of the Council reports and related materials online at kelowna.ca/council or at the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall from 8am – 4pm, Monday to Friday, as of May 17, 2016 and up to and including May 31, 2016. INFO: 250-469-8645
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Notice is given that City Council will hold a Public Hearing on: Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 6pm Kelowna City Hall, 1435 Water Street Council Chambers
The applicant is requesting Council support for a new Liquor Primary license on the subject property.
Council will hear representations from the public who deem an interest in the properties affected by proposed amendments to Official Community Plan 2030 Bylaw 10500 and Zoning Bylaw 8000 for:
Lot B, Section 23, Township 26, ODYD, Plan 38074 LL15-0031
Regional Context Statement Amendment to Chapter 2 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 10500
Commercial zone and the P3 – Parks and Open Space zone as per Map “B”. Owner/Applicant: McBeetle Holdings
The applicant is proposing to amend the Official Community Plan to incorporate a new Regional Context Statement.
Comments can be made in person at the public hearing, or submitted online by email to cityclerk@kelowna.ca, or by letter to the Office of the City Clerk, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J4.
Bylaw No. 11205 (OCP16-0002)
Proposed Official Community Plan Text Amendment: To include a Regional Context Statement that reflects the updated Regional District of Central Okanagan Regional Growth Strategy including: - A comprehensive statement on the future of the region - Population and employment projections - Regional matters to provide for the projected population, including housing, transportation, services, parks and natural areas, and economic development - Targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and - Other regional matters Applicant: City of Kelowna
894 Stremel Road
Lot A, Section 34, Township 26, ODYD, Plan EPP53299 Bylaw No. 11244 (OCP16-0001) Bylaw No. 11245 (Z16-0006) The applicant is proposing to amend the Future Land Use designation and rezone the subject property to facilitate the construction of an automobile dealership and dedicate a portion of the property as parkland. Official Community Plan Amendment: From the IND - Industrial designation to the SC – Service Commercial designation and the PARK – Major Park / Open Space designation as per Map “A”. Requested zoning change: From the RU1 – Large Lot Housing zone to the C10 – Service
Proposed Change in Capacity: A new liquor primary establishment with a capacity of 40 persons and hours of service from 8:30pm – 12am daily. Owner/Applicant: Klar Enterprises Inc., Inc. No. BC0926554 / HQ49 – Chun Li
889 Vaughan Avenue
Lot 1, Section 30, Township 26, ODYD, Plan EPP34493 LL14-0006 The applicant is requesting council support for a Brewery Lounge Endorsement and a Special Event Area Endorsement to be added to the associated Brewery Manufacturing License for the new brewery under development on the subject property. Proposed Change: To add a Brewery Lounge Endorsement and a Special Event Area Endorsement to the associated Brewery Manufacturing License with a total capacity of 160 patrons and proposed operating hours between 9 – 1am, seven days a week. Owner/Applicant: 1568447 Alberta Ltd. / Rising Tide Consultants Comments can be made in person at the public meeting, or submitted online by email to cityclerk@kelowna.ca, or by letter to the Office of the City Clerk, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J4. City Hall | 1435 Water Street | Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J4 | 250-469-8500 | kelowna.ca
Presentations at the public hearing are limited to a maximum of five minutes. If a person has additional information they shall be given further opportunity to address Council after all other members of the public have been heard a first time. No representation will be received by Council after the conclusion of the public hearing. Correspondence, petitions and e-mails relating to this application must include your name and civic address. Petitions should be signed by each individual and show the address and/or legal description of the property he or she believes would be affected by the proposal. Correspondence and petitions received between May 17, 2016 and 4pm on Monday May 30, 2016 shall be copied and circulated to City Council for consideration at the public hearing. Any submissions received after 4pm on Monday May 30, 2016 will not be accepted. The public may review copies of the proposed bylaws, Council reports and related materials online at kelowna.ca/council or at the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall from 8am – 4pm, Monday to Friday, as of May 17, 2016 and up to and including May 31, 2016. INFO: 250-469-8645
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evening. Called Islam: Terrorism or Tolerance?, the forum is being organized by the local Society For Learning In Retirement. It takes place at the Rotary Centre for the Arts, 7 p.m. The guest speakers will be Islam scholars Jamal Badawi, from Halifax; Yusuf Badat, director of religious affairs for the Islamic Foundation of Toronto; and Shahina Siddiqui, from Winnipeg, co-founder of Islamic Social Services Association. Judi MacGillivray, director of public relations for SLR, said the forum evolved from public conception conflicts about the Islam religion and how it is portrayed, hoping to provide some clarification in fact and fiction about a religion with some 1.6 billion
followers around the world. But like most religions, it has been hijacked in a worldwide media forum by terrorism advocating extremists taking advantage of the ongoing anarchy in the Middle East. Siddiqui acknowledges that the terrorist attack of 9/11 was a seminal moment in that public interpretation movement about Islam. “The unfortunate part is that nobody really knew much of anything about Islam in North America prior to that,” she said. “So if anything positive can come out of a tragedy like that, it is that people can gain a greater understanding of what Islam is really all about, the differences between the moderate and extremist viewpoints.”
She noted that most religions have an extremist element, but Islam seems to be held more accountable to its extremist followers compared to other religions or movements which also carry out terrorist acts. “When what happens in the Middle East, terrorist acts, come forward again and again, I am left constantly having to say that has nothing to do with me, nothing to do with my faith,” she said. Regarding the Middle East, just focusing on the extremist beliefs and reactions to Islam isn’t going to address the root problems of Middle East countries, she added. “You just can’t keep talking about what is wrong (with Islam), you need to address
those issues and move forward,” she said. Siddiqui immigrated to Canada from Pakistan 14 years ago, and has a son and grandson who were born here. In 1999, with two other women, she helped found the Islamic Social Services Association, an initiative to help explain the diversity of the Islam religious beliefs, that it’s not a monolithic commodity as a religion. “There are interpretations of Islam from conservative to liberal and all hues in between, like most other religions,” she said. She said how Islam relates to women’s rights is something she addresses at public speaking engagements pretty consistently, of the public perception that women have no rights,
are dominated by there husbands and “all that kind of typical stuff.” Siddiqui said the Kelowna forum audience will see how that doesn’t apply to her life, how it is a misunderstood element of Islam that has been hijacked and perverted by Islam fundamentalists. She said in Canada, the key moving forward, what she is committed to working towards, is better public education about Islam beliefs and to be accepting of religious diversity while still being Canadians. “Live and let live is what comes with accepting diversity,” she noted. Tickets for the Kelowna forum are $25/person or two for $45.
Glenrosa residents reminded of fire exits With the onset of wildfire season, the City of West Kelowna is reminding Glenrosa residents that alternate emergency evacuation routes, via Jackpine, Bear Lake Main and Bear Creek Forest Service Roads, are available if needed. City staff have travelled the routes to ensure they are clear of obstructions and wellmarked with signs to assist with navigation if needed. And the city says its staff will
continue patrols throughout the fire season to ensure they remain passable. As required, the West Kelowna staff will also provide pilot vehicles to aid in navigating the winding, gravel, logging truck roads. In the event of an emergency, residents will be advised through emergency personnel, the regional emergency program website,CORDemergency.ca, and local media if they are under
an evacuation order or alert and instructed on what route to take. The primary exit from Glenrosa is Highway 97 via the Glenrosa Road interchange or Lower Glenrosa Road. If for some reason the primary route is impassable, residents will be advised to use an alternate route. Residents would then travel up Glenrosa Road, turn north onto Jackpine Forest Service Road and continue to the junction at Bear Lake Main Forest Service Road.
At Bear Lake Main they would turn east to access Westside Road or, if necessary, go west on Bear Creek Forest Service Road and Sunset Main to access Highway 97C. New signs have also been posted reminding motorists to have at least a half-full tank of gasoline, and/or a 20-litre, safely stored emergency container of fuel, in order to travel the routes and reach the next available service station.
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First-term Kelowna city councillor Ryan Donn has received a lot of invitations to events, tours and speaking engagements since he was elected to council in 2014. But when he received an invite from the Kelowna RCMP to take a night-time tour of downtown Kelowna’s entertainment district, he jumped at the chance to see first-hand the state of Kelowna’s nightlife. “It was fascinating,” said Donn, who went on the tour with a staff member from the City
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his big takeaways from the night was the establishments’ use of a patron identification system that sees bars and pubs scanning a person’s driver’s license and taking their photo as they enter the bar. If the person is a trouble-maker a note can be put on their file so that they can’t simply hop to another place and cause more trouble. The system was put in place by an association of bar owners known as The Standard, which is working together on issues surrounding late night establishments. Donn said he was told the system has made bars much safer. “If you go back a few years, if someone gets in a fight at one bar, they just go to another place,” said Donn.
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their RCMP escort to see what happens on a regular weekend night in Kelowna. From the Cactus Club to BNA to the nightclubs on Leon and Lawrence avenues, Donn and Smith toured close to a dozen establishments. Donn said it was a positive experience that shined the light on a few issues, both positive and negative. “It was busy,” he said of his four-hour clubhopping trek. “Over the course of four hours you saw at least a couple thousand people at various establishments. “We’re all about a vibrant downtown and what that looks like and to see a couple thousand people coming and going, you see there is a lot of people downtown.” Donn said one of
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The bar flush scene outside of The Saphire nightclub in downtown Kelowna last weekend. “Now the venues are communicating with each other. It has had a dramatic reduction in the fights that have happened. “Essentially you can identify those that are causing the fights. The system is making it safer.” Having a safe downtown and a vibrant nightlife is key to maintaining and growing Kelowna as a destination for tourists, said Smith, Kelowna’s community planning manager. He said the downtown is actually much safer than many residents might think. “When people talk about downtown not being safe, downtown gets less safe when less people go there,” Smith said. “If everyday people stay away, that just leaves more space for the
druggies and criminals. If more people spent more time in Kelowna’s urban centres, we would have less crime. Downtown is probably a much safer place than the average person thinks—the more eyes down there the better.” As far as city planning goes, Smith said it’s important for the city to understand the nightlife situation downtown as the city continues to grow and push for more population density in its downtown core. He said there is a trend to more establishments offering a variety of entertainment downtown that is making it a more vibrant scene and helping to make Kelowna a place people want to come to. Smith said the city needs to find a balance between people that live downtown and folks that
head downtown for latenight entertainment. “The planning department needs to be out in front of that if there are going to be more people living down there,” he said. “I think we’re seeing some very good things happening downtown with the rise of restaurant/pubs like BNA or Curious. “They’re not focused on getting teenagers boozed up and pushing them out on the streets. “They’re more focused on the customer experience, serving food later and more of a social environment.” Both Donn and Smith pointed to the need for more options for safe rides home, especially when bars are closing between 2 and 4 a.m. @KP_media1
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area in the Regional District of Central Okanagan and has one director at the 12-member board table. “It’s our only form of governance and because our director is always outvoted by the municipal directors, there is no representation,” said Andrews. Wayne Carson, Central Okanagan West director, says the current situation at RDCO is frustrating for him and Patty Hanson, who represents Central Okanagan East (Ellison-Joe Rich). “There is a lack of local voice in the governance and how our taxes are spent,” said Carson.“We put a significant amount of money into the regional district. Our local services are not getting the attention we deserve.”
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Government must be transparent The provincial Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FIPPA) is a vital piece of legislation that can be used to hold the government accountable and transparent—a crucial component in a contemporary democracy. The media, and individual members of the public, have for years used FOI requests to access information from government and other public bodies that would otherwise be protected or deliberately withheld. However, the effectiveness of aspect of the act is on the verge of being seriously degraded. The provincial government is changing the legislation, and making all active FOI requests public, before they are completed. While that may sound reasonable, it will gravely damage the media’s ability to conduct investigations into government decisions and actions discreetly, releasing stories only when all information and sources have been pursued. Alerting other media, government officials and the public of an ongoing investigation is a deep disincentive to journalists, and may well compromise confidential sources. B.C. Finance Minister Mike de Jong has indicated the impetus behind the change is to assist applicants in tracking their FOI requests. We challenge this reasoning. FOIs can be followed by calling the FOI analyst of the agency to which the request has been directed. Other options for that process also exist, such as a password-protected database. The perception can be formed that the underlying reason for making FOI requests public before they are complete is to discourage the public and the media from using the legislation. Other changes to FIPPA are laudable, such as the proactive disclosure of a range of government information, without the necessity of an FOI request, and an improved government response to applications. However, we urge Minister de Jong to abandon the automatic public release change, and allow FIPPA to continue to be the effective tool it was intended to be. That’s the mark of an accountable government, willing to bear the scrutiny of its constituents and media watchdogs.
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Wildfire route out of Glenrosa ‘crazy’ To the editor: Re: Glenrosa residents reminded about emergency exit route in case of wildfire, posted May 20 on kelownacapnews.com. This article has got to be an April Fool’s joke. Oh, wait it’s May. I know I have been vocal in the past with little neighbourhood issues but this one is just too crazy to ignore and needs a rant. People need to be aware of this crazy plan. I can’t believe that our local officials really think sending hundreds or possibly thousands of Glenrosa area residents up into a 50 km dirt fire road as an alternate evacuation route is actually a viable option. I have lived in the Glenrosa area nine years so I did experience the last fire evacuation of our street in 2009—that was crazy once the road closed. I did wait until Glenrosa was almost open before I even tried to leave. At the insistence of the police, I reluctantly left and even then we were directed north up Glenrosa only to meander in a slow line of cars back down via Lower Glenrosa. I thought that was crazy. If you think I would take my life and vehicle into a 50km very remote logging road, forget
it—it seems suicide. We would be trapped in there for days. Maybe I would change my mind if I saw a wall of fire heading toward me, but up into more dense dry forest—no way. This article doesn’t say what type of vehicle can navigate this road. Can a standard sedan get through? Is it being graded every few weeks to be kept ready for general traffic? No cell coverage—on an evacuation route? What happens if some poor driver gets stuck, runs out of gas—because they will for sure once the road is blocked—thousands of people are trapped. The city [West Kelowna] is being completely irresponsible if they don’t do something about a viable safe, realistic, alternate escape route. Forget $10 million to build a new city hall—build a bridge over Powers Creek if you truly want to plan a realistic alternate escape route. And the map that is referenced…what a joke. How would that poor quality map ever help anyone get out? If you really think this road is usable, drop off a detailed map to every house showing the distances to turn
signs and the distance to the exit at every turn. KELOWNA CROSSING (BY COSTCO) Will there be evacuation route signs 140-2463 Hwy 97 778-484-2688 posted up Glenrosa leading to the entrance the Central and South to this route? You would need the route ofOkanagan / Similkameen programmed into a GPS to have any chance of getting to the end without getting lost or side tracked. Drivers here can’t navigate a traffic circle, how would they ever navigate a 50 km fire road in the dark? This is by far the most ridiculous suggestion the Central and South I have ever heard. I will keep a gassed up ofOkanagan / Similkameen motorcycle as an escape vehicle ready. I’m sure that would make more sense. The article says pilot vehicles would be provided: Over that long distance in a rush evacuation, one pilot vehicle leading an Worth the 80-year-old lady, and 1,000 cars behind dr ive for the her going 10km/h—you would need one qu al ity, value for every 50 cars with gas and water and and savings! paramedics for the heart attacks. Let’s hop in my sedan with [MLA] Christy SPECIALS IN EFFECT MAY 27 - JUNE 2 Clark in the dark and try out this route. New Summer Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm • Sat 9am-5pm Learn from Fort McMurray—plan something sensible. B Polley, West Kelowna
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To the editor: In reply to a call from the local chapter of the Council of Canadians to oppose the Trans-Pacific Partnership, Mayor Colin Basran wrote: “I appreciate your concerns but this is a jurisdiction of the federal government and outside of our mandate. I would encourage you to contact your local Member of Parliament with your concerns.” The mayor’s conclusion is perplexing given federal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland’s open letter to Canadians in January, wherein she says municipal officials are some of the people she will consult so she might “fully understand the TPP’s impact.” There are two main ways in which the TPP will impact our city. First, the trade deal will remove barriers from municipal procurement, opening up equal market access from each of the 12 member countries that participate in the agreement. (Provincial and federal procurement will be affected in the same way.) This means that public policy tools such as
offsets, incentives and local preferences that have been proven to create local jobs and make communities more sustainable will no longer be allowed. So, for example, if Kelowna needed to complete some road construction or expand water treatment services, companies from the US, Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Brunei, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Chile, Peru and Canada could compete without restriction or favour for the work contracts. Second, the TPP will compromise the city’s authority by allowing corporations to sue over municipal legislation that results in a loss of profits. For example, if Kelowna suddenly imposed restrictions on corporate water withdrawals due to drought, an affected company could sue the city. Contemporary free trade agreements are such a boondoggle for local governments, the Union of B.C. Municipalities requested an exemption for them from CETA. The UBCM was under pressure from at least 89
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Kelowna should adopt Idle Free B.C. program To the editor: There is an unobtrusive little sign on Casorso Road, near the Fascieux Creek Wetland, which reads BC is Idle Free. It’s a sign that would delight anyone who is concerned about the negative effects of carbon gas emissions on the quality of the air we breathe. While Kelowna has been busy planning a costly tourist centre on parkland, many other cities, businesses and a few regional districts, have adopted the Idle Free B.C. program. In our area of the province, the cities of
Vernon and Salmon Arm as well as Regional District of the Okanagan-Similkameen have become “idle free.” It is quite heartening to see the list of companies and cities in British Columbia which have adopted the Idle Free BC program in an effort to reduce carbon gas emissions while also cutting on the operating cost of their fleet of vehicles. I would like the City of Kelowna to adopt the program as well. Helen Schiele, Kelowna
local governments that had passed their own resolutions seeking exemption. Like CETA, the TPP has been signed but has not been ratified – and opposition to it is beginning to grow. Nanaimo has now passed a resolution seeking exemption, while Vancouver has asked city staff to examine the investor state dispute settlement (ISDS) provision that allows foreign corporations to sue governments. At a public forum in Kelowna during the municipal election of 2014, not one candidate for mayor or council was aware of the existence of ISDS in trade agreements. It’s therefore questionable whether Mayor Basran and the current crop of councillors are up to speed now and capable of taking a stand to defend our city against the treacherous TPP. If they feel they need a primer, they could attend the public forum, Dismantling the Trans-Pacific Partnership, on May 31, 7 p.m., at Okanagan College Theatre.
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Oral hygiene care for pets can be quite challenging Pet owners have to address the condition of their pet’s teeth at some point. As humans, we are very used to maintaining our oral hygiene, by brushing at least twice a day. Any dentist will instruct you to have a professional dental cleaning at least
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advanced. In dogs it’s easier to notice signs that the teeth need attention by bad breath and discolouration of the teeth by dental tartar and calculus. A cat’s oral health is
often overlooked. Cats are much more finicky about their mouth being opened and handled. Their teeth are smaller and the changes in them are less visible. People tend to assume that their cat’s teeth are just fine, where in fact, cats are especially prone
to a dental condition called tooth resorption. The tooth is composed of three parts. The pulp— also known as the root canal, where the tooth blood vessels, nerve and lymph tissue are found. Around it there is the bony hard tooth called dentin, and the exterior protective layer covering the tooth is called enamel. Tooth resorption is a very common dental disease in cats, where the enamel and dentin are progressively eroding till the tooth pulp is exposed. Eventually, the tooth becomes irreparably destroyed. This condition is very common and affects about 60 per cent of cats at some point of their life, usually after the age of five years old. This condition is extremely painful, even though cats tend to not show any signs of pain. The teeth lesions most commonly affect the premolar teeth, although as the disease progresses, more and more teeth are affected. The tooth resorption starts just under the gum line and spreads from there. Over time, all areas of an affected tooth, from root to crown, may become involved. The exact reason for this condition is still unknown. Due to the high incidence percentage, there are numerous research studies being conducted trying to identify the cause for the condition and the means for its prevention.
The most common symptoms that cat owners can look for are if the cat tends to swallow the food without chewing it. Tilting the head while eating and chewing only on one side of the mouth, sudden preference for strictly soft food and, in very advanced conditions, the cat may lose its appetite. Diagnosis is done by a combination of visual, tactile and radiographic means. The lesions will usually start out as little erosions along the gumline with associated inflammation and redness of the gums in the area. They can progress to large holes in the teeth, and eventually can destroy most of the tooth. In severe cases, the entire crown of the tooth can be lost and the gums tend to overgrow and overlap the missing tooth. The most common treatment for the condition is by extracting the affected tooth. An annual routine oral exam by your veterinarian is very recommended. Your cat cannot voice its pain to you. Your cat may be under a great deal of pain every time it eats, or when something just touches its teeth. Take your cat to be checked by its doctor and put your mind at ease that you’re not overlooking and missing a silent, yet severe, disease. Dr. Moshe Oz operates the Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital in West Kelowna. 250-769-9109 KelownaVet.ca
Charity casino night Are you looking for a night out, filled with Vegas themed fun, while giving back to the community at the same time? Then consider joining the Quarter 4 Event and Promotions Management Students from the Centre for Arts and Technology for a Charity Casino Night, a Vegas-themed fundraiser in support of the Central Okanagan Community Food Bank. The event will be taking place at the Centre for Learning at Okanagan College in Kelowna on Friday, June 10, from 7 to 10 p.m. The CAT students decided to support the local food bank because there simply is never enough food for the ones who need it the most. “During the Christmas season when everybody is feeling generous food donations spike. The only problem is that by the end of February all resources collected throughout the winter are depleted. We want to raise awareness that food donations are needed all year around,” said a news release promoting the event. Tickets are $10 in advance, available online at Eventbrite.ca or at the front desk at the Centre for Arts and Technology in the Landmark 3 tower on Dickson Avenue in Kelowna. Tickets will be $15 at the door.
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Adjusting to life following a dementia diagnosis “You have dementia.” It’s a phrase no one wants to hear from a doctor yet it’s a reality for an ever-increasing number of Kelowna residents. Nearly 15 per cent of Canadians over age 65 live with dementia, and that number is expected to double within 20 years. To help residents understand this pressing health issue, the nonprofit Alzheimer Society of B.C. brings its free workshop, Getting to Know Dementia, to Kelowna on Wednesday, June 8. Participants will receive basic information on dementia and the impact it has on individuals, their caregivers and their support networks. The introductory session reviews the challenges of receiving a diagnosis of dementia. Participants will learn about the different types of support available throughout the dementia journey, how to begin planning for the future, and strategies for living well. This session is intended for people experiencing early symptoms of dementia, as well as family members or friends who are currently supporting a person with a recent dementia diagnosis. The workshop is not intended for the general public or health-care providers. The workshop will run June 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Alzheimer Resource Centre, 307-1664 Richter St. Pre-registration is required, by calling 250860-0305 or e-mailing cgronlund@alzheimerbc. org. *** As many West Kelowna families have found, the dementia journey requires ongoing adjustment to many changes that occur throughout the early, middle and late stages of the disease. Grief is the natural and necessary process to all of these changes that involve loss. To help the increasing number of families living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. has created the workshop, Grieving Losses During The Dementia Journey. Coming to West Kelowna on Tuesday, June 14, this workshop
explores the loss and grief issues of the dementia caregiving experience.
Participants will also get suggestions for weathering the losses.
The workshop runs from 10 a.m. to noon at The Heritage retirement
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important is passing on that feeling that comes when we see greatness of others. It spurs us on to be great ourselves,” she said. “And hopefully the audience will be inspired to do something they dream of.” She felt that greatness when she was a young dancer training at the National Ballet. Rudolf Nureyev performed at the school, and the inspiration she was imbued with while watching his performance carried her through her entire life. And, she said, the professional dancers who are taking the role of Prince in her production 1of 2016 Swan Lake have some of that electrifying Jera Wolfe will take the stage for one performance. He started dancing at the school, then went on to the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School. He was featured on So You Think You Can Dance, Canada, and currently dances professionally with Red Sky, Canada’s leading Indigenous dance company. Wolfe, said Bakala, has tremendous stage
presence. He was scheduled to dance both performances, but while in New York for an audition he kinked his neck. To maintain his wellbeing, the school cancelled the show that was supposed to take place this week to give him time to heal, which he has. “Already in the last performance he was partnering the White Swan as if he had never been away and had never been injured,” said Bakala. “He danced just as smoothly and more beautifully than before. It was quite emotional for me to watch.” In the days when they weren’t sure what would happen with Wolfe, however, Ballet Kelowna was kind enough to loan one of its dancers. Valentin Chou, from Ballet Kelowna, graciously stepped into the role as Prince, and he’ll be the male lead for one of the two Saturday performances. Chou, trained at the Paris Opera Ballet School, has an impressive resume: lead roles under famous
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Ballet dancer Jera Wolfe (left) has healed from his injuries and is ready to participate in two performances of Swan Lake in Kelowna on May 28. choreographers such as José Martinez, Béatrice Massin and Nicolas Paul, and performed in works by Rudolf Nureyev, Maurice Béjart and George Balanchine. A rising star, Chou currently dances with Ballet Kelowna, one of Canada’s 10 professional ballet companies. Dancing with both partners offers a turning point for the 14-year-old female lead, Annette. “She has learned not only to trust her partner, but also to learn from her partner, and it has brought her dancing up to a higher level,” said Bakala. “An experience like this is crucial for a young
dancer who wants to do this professionally. “That is why I go out of my way to make sure these extraordinary performances happen.” Swan Lake is to be performed twice on Saturday, May 28, 2 and 7:30 p.m., at Evangel Church in Kelowna, a 1,200 seat auditorium with plenty of free parking. Admission is by donation at the door, or in advance online for preferred seating at missiondancecentre.com. Proceeds from the ballet performances will go to the Youth in Performing Arts and The Metro Community.
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Each of the homes will have an attached two car garage, a minimum of 3,800 square feet over two storeys, a temperaturecontrolled wine room and a private elevator leading to a rooftop deck. “We believe we’ve created something truly special here, something unique in West Kelowna,” said Gasland president Ken Nichols. Future homeowners will also be given a boat slip at a private dock, located on the lake immediately
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VICTIM OF CHANGING TRENDS
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West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation will continue to work together to provide fire protection for both communities. West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater and Westbank First Nation Chief Robert Louie signed a Fire Services Agreement Tuesday morning on behalf of their councils, extending fire protection by West Kelowna Fire Rescue (WKFR) to WFN for 15 years, with an optional five year extension. “West Kelowna Fire Rescue has provided fire protection for Westbank First Nation for years, but this agreement refines our role as a partner in the service, and gives us opportunity to provide fire prevention expertise as our communities both continue to grow,” said West Kelowna Fire Chief Jason Brolund. “The long-term nature of the agreement also
solidifies our relationship which we will be proud to continue to foster well in the future.” The agreement was in negotiations for some time to find a win/ win scenario for both communities, and will be reviewed every five years to ensure both communities are still having their needs met. Under the agreement, Westbank First Nation appointed Brolund as its fire chief, with the authority to exercise powers under the WFN Fire Prevention Law. West Kelowna will deliver its full range of fire and rescue services to WFN residents as they do to West Kelowna residents, and facilitate joint training and exercises with WFN law enforcement officers. “We see this as a positive and necessary step towards ensuring the continued protection of homes and businesses on our lands,” Louie said. “I commend our respective administration
teams for coming together, working together and delivering an agreement we can all be proud of.” In return for the services provided by West Kelowna Fire Rescue, WFN will pay West Kelowna a fee, which will be calculated annually, based on B.C. Assessment Authority property values and the approved fire department annual budget. “Effective fire protection in Westbank First Nation is vital to both of our communities,” Findlater said. “All parties wanted a long term agreement
to ensure certainty and stability for fire protection for our closely linked communities. “This stability means long-term planning is supported from a fire protection point of view for both organizations, and we are happy to extend our services to our closest neighbour with an agreement that is financially fair to both parties.” The agreement also states that West Kelowna Fire Rescue will be provided an opportunity to review and give input into building plans proposed for a fire station on WFN land.
TRENDS FROM A1 ”It sucks because you want to see everyone flourish and stay open.” Reaction to Flashbacks’ closing was swift on the company’s Facebook page with many residents recalling the good old days of tearing up a dance floor or seeing a good concert. “Talk about the end of an era. Hard to believe after so many years,” wrote Jacqueline Potter. “Many fun times there! Sad to see it go,” echoed Lorenda Thompson. There is one last
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Seniors HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
How to extend and enjoy your golden years “Those who think they have not time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness.” —Edward Stanley Being overweight was
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make better food choices and made exercise a priority. In five months, I lost the 50 pounds leaving me wanting to help motivate and inspire others with my newfound experience. I decided to take some fitness courses in order to help others achieve the healthy lifestyle I had attained. After recognizing my passion and call into the fitness industry in 2001, I started my mobile business, Pursuit Fitness and began training and Instructing 50+ and older adults
to offer columns on seniors’ fitness for the Kelowna Capital News over the past four years I feel privileged and have learned a great deal specializing with older adults including the challenges and limitations many face with disease and joint replacements and the difference in safety and offering exercise modifications. But most importantly, to talk about why we need to achieve and maintain our quality of life fitness level as we grow older. The best book that’s impacted me regarding seniors’ health is called Younger Next Year, written by two doctors on the premise of how to live strong and fit until age 80 and beyond. They say that there is a critical distinction between aging and decaying. The aging process is inevitable—it’s designed to be a slow process but decay is optional. As we age, we notice every year we are getting a little fatter, slower, weaker, and more painracked. As we head down the path of our 60s, we may start to feel ourselves venturing down a long, slippery downhill slope into old age and our demise. But the “get old and
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Perseverance and pragmatism personified “I don’t let it overshadow anything positive.” True to her words—Rachael Kimola doesn’t. Goal setting and an incredible sense of drive have gotten her through major challenges and obstacles in her life, starting from a very young age. Rachael was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis at 18 months. She had trouble with mobility all through her childhood, and by age 10, she could no longer walk long distances and reluctantly had to rely on an electric scooter. In high school, Rachael used a wheelchair, but she had her eye on the future, and was busy planning and thinking ahead to opportunities at college. Going to college was always what Rachael wanted to do after graduating high school, but there was more to this goal than just the grades and the rest of the logistics that recent graduates face when preparing to embark on their next chapter of education. For Rachael, it meant having her hips and knees replaced. Having these procedures done would allow her to live independently, and therefore enable her to go to school where she wanted. Together with her parents and medical team, the decision was made to send Rachael to Children’s Hospital in Spokane, Wash., for the surgery. At the time, this was where the expertise for doing these kinds of surgeries on children resided. So in June 1998, Rachael had both hips replaced at the same time during one major surgery. Just three weeks later she had both knees replaced. It was a gruelling recovery which required her to relearn how to walk properly twice as
Rachael was in the hospital for three months recovering. The following January, and with the ability to live independently as a result of her hip and knee replacements, Rachael started college in Kamloops only one semester later than her peers from high school. As her recovery continued, Rachael set her sights on a degree in journalism, and was accepted into the program at Mount Royal College in Calgary. This would have been a major adventure for anyone and a lot to take on in a new city with a four-year degree ahead of them, but Rachael was never one to shy from challenges or goals. Not only did she embark on a bachelor’s degree in journalism, but she concurrently pursued the college’s broadcasting diploma. At the time, Rachael was the only person in the history of the college to graduate from two programs in the same field of study on the same day. All that while also living off-campus, working part time to help with expenses, acting as president of the school’s broadcasting society, working on the campus newspaper and enduring additional surgeries. During her four years of post-secondary education, Rachael had both her elbows and both her shoulders replaced, one per year. In 2005, Rachael graduated from Mount Royal College then shortly afterwards faced more surgery, this time a total fusion of her left ankle. But Rachael’s drive never waned, and she was intent on landing a job in her chosen profession, which brought her back to Kelowna. Rachael landed a job as a news reporter for an online newspaper, a position which lasted five years. This role saw her covering stories and being
Rachael Kimola was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis at 18 months of age, and faced troubles with her mobility throughout her childhood. out in the community engaging with people and attending events. During this time, Rachael continued having to take many different medications to help with her arthritis. Mobility issues and fatigue were a part of her daily life.
Rachael’s outlook has always focused on what came next with a pragmatic approach and attitude about life with arthritis. “It is what it is. This is what I have to deal with,” she said. “I have had life changing surgeries that were painfully hard to recover from, but allowed me to live independently and go to school. Fair trade. I don’t focus on ‘why me?’ Why bother? Too much self-pity is a waste of time and energy.” With the average life expectancy of joint replacements in the 15 to 20 year range, most of Rachael’s joint replacements are starting to fail, necessitating another round of replacement surgeries. In June 2015, she had her right ankle fused and in January 2016, her right elbow was replaced for the second time. “The first round of joint replacements worked so well for me I thought I’d do them again. You know, get the latest models,” she joked. “I am supported by my family, friends, and definitely my mom, and now by the people in the Young Adults With Arthritis support group.” Rachael formed this group, affectionately known as YAWA, as a way to connect with and reach out to others like herself. The group is made up of other Okanagan residents in their 20s, 30s and early 40s who have had their lives shaped but not defined by arthritis. “It is amazing to see and be a part of the friendships and dynamics that have developed within this group. “It makes a huge difference to be able to have these people to relate to and share with,” said Rachael. For anyone interested in joining Rachael’s YAWA group in Kelowna, contact Lynnea at 250-868-8643 or email lwestlind@arthritis.ca.
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École Casorso School launches photography program! Thanks to the gift from the Casorso PAC of a class set of digital cameras, we've been able to launch a photography program at our elementary school. Students in Mme Lucille Verley's Grade 5/6 French Immersion class along with our Teacher-Librarian, Mme Colleen Wilson, have been working with Michael Breakey, world renowned and bilingual photographer to learn basic photography skills. Under 'Monsieur Michel's' direction, students have learned to use a simple 'point and shoot' camera to truly 'see' their school and its surrounding area in new and unique ways, in all kinds of atmospheric conditions. With 'Monsieur Michel' we have learned about the importance of basic composition, texture, light and about portraits. This creative collaboration has delighted students and their teachers. Mme Verley's class looks forward to hosting a photography exhibition to showcase their work in the École Casorso School Library on June 15, 2016. “You don't make a photograph just with a camera. You bring to the act of photography all the pictures you have seen, the books you have read, the music you have heard, the people you have loved.” Ansel Adams The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera. Dorothea Lange
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Sports BCHL HOCKEY
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RBC Cup champs had all the ingredients Warren Henderson
how well the guys conducted themselves (in Saskatchewan),” he added. “It’s just a great Mark Cheyne has seen group of kids.” more than a few good With the team’s core West Kelowna Warriors group in place—Kyle teams take to the ice Marino, Kylar Hope, in his nine seasons as Brett Mennear, Jonathan owner of the B.C. Hockey Desbiens and Rylan League club. Yaremko among them— Clearly, none did a The West Kelowna Warriors gather around the RBC Cup after winning the national junior A hockey championship Sunday in Lloydminhead coach and GM more competent job of ster, Alta./Sask. Rylan Ferster added a combining desire, skill, credit for the club’s first of kids who bent but number of key pieces chemistry, belief and ever BCHL, Western didn’t break and that was during the course of the good fortune than the Canada Cup and RBC special to see.” season, including size up 2015-16 edition of the Cup titles. The biggest hurdle on front and on defence, and Warriors. “To have success, the road to the RBC Cup the solid goaltending of After a long and everybody has to be may have been crossed Matthew Greenfield and often arduous playoff on the same page,” well over a month ago, Keelan Williams. road—35 games in just with West Kelowna finally said Ferster, who won The club hit its stride in 79 days—the BCHL a national junior A title finding a solution for the the second half and lost champs concluded a as a player with Vernon rival Penticton Vees. just three regular season dream season Sunday in in 1990. “It starts with After years of playoff games after Jan. 1 to take Lloydminster, Alta./Sask. futility against their South Mark Cheyne, our owner, with a 4-0 victory over the on the look of a bonafide Okanagan foes, the there’s no one more contender. host Bobcats in the RBC Warriors took down the deserving of this. “Once we had our Cup final. Vees in six games in the “Then you have goaltending solidified, While there were Interior Division final— the office people, the we liked our team, many keys to his club’s sweeping the last four— volunteers, players…it playoff run to the national we thought we could and never looked back. really is like family, and it compete with anyone,” championship, Cheyne “That was the best feels great.” said Ferster. “We liked our said the character of the feeling I ever had,” Mark On Tuesday, the team a lot, but we kind of players is a pretty good Cheyne said of the win Warriors were in the flew under the radar, and place to start. over Penticton. “We have process of organizing a that was just perfect for “We’ve had so many arguably the toughest civic celebration with the us, with the type of group good teams in the past, division in junior A hockey city of West Kelowna for we have. good players, and good and to get out of there later in the week. “We’re a meat people, but I’ve never was huge for us. Once The Warriors will also and potatoes team,” seen a group closer we got out of there, I play host to the team’s Ferster added. “We than this…there were wouldn’t say it was easy annual alumni event this maybe looked skilled no cliques, zero,” said after, but it was a real war weekend. Festivities begin to some people, but Cheyne. “Everybody got winning the province. with Warriors Alumni our skilled guys work along and they played Once the guys got on roll, taking on the West real hard. Skilled guys for each other. Our they just kept it going.” Kelowna Firefighters at like Kylar (Hope) and leadership was amazing, Ferster, who is 3 p.m. on Saturday at Jonathan (Desbiens), too. Our older guys did completing his fifth Royal LePage for the Tim they both played with an unbelievable job, and season with the Warriors, Hortons Cup. separated shoulders (in there was never any quit said the organization Lloydminster) and didn’t in them. GOBC.newspaperadTOPRESS.pdf 1 16-05-05 3:55 The PM Warriors celebrate Rylan Yaremko’s empty net goal to seal the from top to bottom and let up. “And the comments RBC Cup title. side to side has can take “With had the kind we heard about @capnewsports MATTHEW MURNAGHAN/HOCKEY CANADA
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Saskatchewan product joins Heat women Regina’s Brooklyn Reynolds is among the key new additions this off-season to the UBC Okanagan Heat women’s volleyball program. A 6-foot-3 middle out of Miller Comprehensive High School and the Regina Cougars U18 program, Reynolds has amassed a number of individual and team awards. She was named a senior girls volleyball all-star in 2014 and 2015 by the Regina
High School Athletic Association. Reynolds was also recognized as the Saskatchewan Volleyball Association’s women’s indoor volleyball 18U female athlete of the year last season. On the road to winning a gold medal with the Regina Cougars at the 2015 women’s indoor provincials, Reynolds led her team to an undefeated season. She played her best volleyball of the year in the gold medal match,
For her part, Brooklyn is equally as excited to join the Heat. “I am looking forward to joining a team who has shown they have what it takes to be successful,” she said. “I am excited to be a part of this program’s future and to get going with my CIS career at UBCO.” As to why UBC Okanagan appealed to her academically, as she intends to study Management, her answer S is simple and reasonable. O “I chose UBCO because I was drawn to the smaller class sizes and the intimacy of the campus. In addition, the campus and Okanagan Valley are beautiful places to live and study.” The former multisport high school athlete will join the Heat in September as a CIS student athlete and looks to be ready and in a position to make an immediate impact on a team set to defend its spot on the national stage. w @capnewsports g 2 C A a R l
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A graduate of Miller Comp High School in Regina, the 6-foot-3 Brooklyn Reynolds will add depth in the middle for the UBC Okanagan Heat. making an impressive statement about her talent, leadership, and ability to perform in clutch situations, qualities that evidently did not go
unnoticed by the Heat program. “I believe that Brooklyn has all the tools to be an impact middle blocker in Canada West,” said Heat
coach Steve Manuel. “She is a physical presence, moves very well, is quick to the ball on both offence and defence and is an excellent blocker.
With the graduation of Katy Klomps and Katie Wuttunee, Brooklyn will have the opportunity to play a big role for us immediately.”
A’s split in Whalley, Barrett pitches gem as home this weekend Sun Devils earn split The Okanagan Athletics finished off a stint of 12 straight games on the road with a split against the Chiefs in Whalley over the weekend in B.C. Premier Baseball League action. On Saturday’s opener, managed just four hits off Chiefs’ starter Thomas Espig in a 2-1 loss in eight innings. Austin Brown was solid in the defeat, giving up just six hits and two runs in 7 2/3 innings. In Game 2, there A’s rebounded for a 9-7 win. McCoy Pearce, Matt Brodt and Brendan Coulter had three hits apiece, while Pearce and Brown each had two RBIs. Cole Van Every earned the win in relief.
On Sunday, the Athletics scored four times in the eighth to the first game 7-3. Brodt pushed his record to 5-1 going the distance on a seven-hitter. Colton Schaper-Kotter and Dylan Faulkner each had two RBIs in the win. In the series finale, the Chiefs scored all their runs in the fifth inning in a 5-4 win. Sean Haylow had a pair of RBIs in the loss. The A’s (16-12) return to Elks Stadium this weekend to kick off a 12-game home stand. The A’s will face the White Rock Tritons for doubleheaders on Saturday and Sunday.
The Kelowna Sun Devils are all even at 10-10 after another split in B.C. midget 18U AAA baseball action. On Sunday at Lombardy Park, the host Devils went 1-1 against the third-place Richmond Chuckers. Kelowna led the opener 3-1, but Richmond battled back for a 6-3 win. Starting pitcher Jay Taylor had to give way after pitching only 1 1/3 innings with an upper body injury. Noah Ringness-Law had a solo home run in the loss, while Brandon Denis and Gavin Barrett each had doubles. In Game 2, staff ace Barrett tossed a four-hit shutout as the Sun Devils responded with a 9-0
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win. Noah Ringness-Law led the way at the player going 3-for-4. “We came out on a mission,” said Kelowna coach Rob Law. “Once again Barrett went to work and gave the offense a chance to string a bunch of base hits together. “On the hill or at the dish, he continues to get better. It was a solid team effort, everybody contributed and when we do that, we are successful.” This weekend, the Sun Devils head to the North Okanagan for two games on Saturday against the Vernon Canadians. On Sunday, Kelowna will be on the coast for two against the Aldergrove Dodgers.
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place. Other top fleet finishes went to coastal sailors, with West Van racers Wesley and Ethan Haffey winning the 420 fleet, Mark Cummings and Evelyn Chrisholm of Victoria winning the Fireball fleet, and Jown Owen from Victoria winning the Laser Full-Rig
Sailors from across Western Canada competed last weekend in the Central Okanagan Sailing Association’s annual Springtime Regatta.
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COSA sailors earn share of wins at Springtime Regatta A mixed bag of weather conditions greeted sailors for the 2016 edition of the Central Okanagan Sailing Association’s (COSA) annual Springtime Regatta over the May long-weekend. Participants travelled from across Western Canada to race at the BC Interior’s largest sailing event. A slow wind Saturday resulted in only a handful of races before a blustery Sunday ushered in very strong winds to challenge the various sailing fleets as they raced around the buoys on Okanagan Lake. COSA sailors dominated a majority of the fleets, where sailboats are grouped based on type. One of the largest fleets is the Optimist fleet, which is primarily sailed by youth under 15 years of age. There were two distinct classes in the Optimist fleet; White fleet for sailors 10 years of age and under, and Blue fleet for sailors ages 11 – 12. All of the awards for the Optimist were given to COSA sailors, including first Overall in the Optimist, which was awarded to Ian Wright. First in Blue fleet went to Ryan Rubadeau, while Cole Appleton. Kay Freeman, Zane Halperin, Gabriella Littleton, and Rory Wiebe took 2nd to sixth places respectively in Blue fleet. Second in White fleet went to Olivier Parrott, followed
by Claire Ramsey in third and Tyler Rubadeau in fourth. The Hobie 18 fleet was also dominated by COSA sailors, with Paul Evenden and TawnyaDhaun Fox beating out Gillian Thomson and crew Brishen Holmes-Slattery
to take first place in that fleet, while third went to Cal Bridge and Ian Johnson. The Radial fleet was won by Vancouver sailor Josh Smithman. The top local finish in the Radial was COSA sailor Bryana van Leeuwen in third
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2 (Thompson-Okanagan Region), which saw nine COSA sailors qualify to race at the Abbotsford event. Zone 2 Summer Games representatives for sailing are: Ryan Rubadeau, Ian Wright, Cole Appleton, Olivier Parrott, Kay Freeman, Zane Halperin, Gabriella
Littleton, Rory Wiebe, and Emily Pilon. COSA coaches Devin Rubadeau and Bryana van Leeuwen will be coaching the Zone 2 team at this year’s games. This will be Rubadeau’s 14th B.C. Summer Games as coach for the ThompsonOkanagan.
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Lightning swim club posts best times at H2O A set, three new AA and four AAA provincial times were posted, in addition to one overall age group winner. Swimmers that not only swam to 100 per cent best times but also had huge times drops were Pierson Piche dropped 45 seconds in his 400IM,
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The Liquid Lightning Swim Club was in good form during the Kelowna AquaJets long course meet at H2O. Thirty LLSC swimmers swam to 164 best times, 11 first-place, eight second-place and 15 third- place finishes. Two new club records were
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Liquid Lightning’s Pierson Piche set two new club records at the Kelowna AquaJets long course meet at H2O. seconds off her 200 free and 38 off her 200IM. Those who swam to 100 per cent best times were Connor Diemert, Callum Inkster, Olivia Mikkelsen who were also participating in their first long course meet. Liam Collie dropped
18 seconds in his 100 fly and also swam to a new AAA time in his 800 free, 400IM and 200fly. Enrica Guidi dropped 13 seconds in her 100 fly and 16 in her 200 free. Nathaniel Hees swam to a new AAA time in his 200 back, Sydney
Macfarlane took 10 seconds off her 100 back and 15 off her 50 back, Kaitie Mcconechy took 15 seconds off her 200IM, and Jacklyn Pengilly dropped 18 seconds in the 200 free and 200IM. Samantha Pringle took 11 seconds off her
Central Okanagan athletes will be out in full force for the B.C. high school athletics championships set for June 2 to 4 in Nanaimo. Kelowna and area competitors found their way to the podium early and often at the Okanagan Valley championships last week in Kamloops, earning berths at the upcoming provincials. • Seniors Seven athletes from the Central Okanagan zone were double
gold-medal winners at valleys: Sean Bergman, KSS, boys 3,000 metres and the 2,000 metre steeplechase; Leah McWilliam, OKM, girls 200 and 400 metres; Jaydean Braham, Aberdeen Hall, girls triple jump and shot put; Willow Benitz, Aberdeen Hall, 800 and 1,500 metres; Steven Johnson, Mt. Boucherie, 100 and 200 metres; and Davis Hughes, RSS, 400 and 800 metres. Athletes who on one individual gold were:
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100 back and 17 off her 200IM, Ashlinn Salverda took 10 off her 100 fly while her sister, Rowan Salverda, dropped 10 off her 100 back and 100 fly. Alex Strobel dropped 10 seconds in her 200 fly and Madison Wudrich dropped 10 in her 200 free, 14 in her 100 fly and 19 in her 200IM. LLSC swimmers who just missed the 100 per cent mark by one were Georgia Pengilly dropping 14 seconds in her 400IM which was also a new AA Provincial time, Ava Toyata taking off 10 seconds in her 200IM and swimming to two new AA times in her 200IM and 100 free and Emma Makenzie. Strong swims were also had by Marc Toyata dropping a 50 seconds in his 400IM, Jessica Forbes, Gabby Hanvold, Cam Mcconechy, Bryce Molder, Christina Russo, Christy Wright, Patrick Waters, Quin Toyata and alumni Kassidie Cornell
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Winning double gold were: Taryn O’Neill, GES, girls 800 and 1,500 metre, and Jesse Benneke, MBSS, 100 and 200 metres. Other individual event winners: Taya Hanson, KSS, 400 metres; Bryan Walsh, KSS, girls 200; Kanaysha Lyder, Dr., Knox, girls 100 metres; Muriel Stroda, OKM, 80 hurdles; Rylee Paulson, GES, girls 1,500 steeplechase; Ava Kalashnikoff, Dr. Knox, 1,500 race walk; Gregor Smith, KLO, boys 400 metres; Turner Woodruff, OKM, boys 1,500; Jacob Harris, OKM, boys 3,000; Noah Russell, CNB, 300 hurdles; Kyle Barker, GES, boys javelin; Joel Aitken, KSS, triple jump; and Simon Paul, CNB, boys shot-put. • Grade 8 Lindsay Maier of Dr. Knox and CNB’s Ashton Thorpe won double individual gold medal medals in girls Grade 8 competition at valleys. Maier earned victories in the girls 200 and 400 metres, while Thorpe took top spot in girls javelin and discus. Other event winners were: Abby Heinen, KCS; Abby Freeborn, Spring Valley; Finn Hussy, KLO; Jordan Barker, GES; Jaxon Slaney, RMS; Kristen Naude, KCS; Naomi Kent, KCS; and Ashley Overby,KCS.
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A number of Kelowna athletes were among those competing at the 20th annual Jeaux de Pomme fencing tournament May 14 and 15 in Vernon. Co-hosted by the SD22 Fencing club and Okanagan Freestyle Fencing, the event featured more than 100 entries from across B.C. The biggest numbers this year were in the youth 14 and youth 12 divisions Marcus Coetzee of Kelowna won the gold medal in the Y10, while his teammate Casni Govender won gold
in both Y12 and Y14 events. Talented youth fencers from Vancouver came to compete in the Y14 boys, but in the end it was Noah Melhado defeating his club mate Jamie Owens, both from Dynamo fencing club in Richmond. Christopher Vermeulen, 12, of Okanagan Freestyle Fencing, also able earned a medal in the Y14. For more information on the local fencing club, call head coach Matt Clarke at 250-306-9253, or email okanaganfencing.com.
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Personal bests were set and records fell as the Kelowna AquaJets hosted more than 350 swimmers from 15 clubs for their Annual Long Course Invitational at H2O. KAJ coaches were pleased with the efforts of all the swimmers, with 17 of the 48 home team members achieved personal bests in all the swims they entered. Swimming 100 per cent best times were Brock Campbell, Omer Kaynak, Jessica Kim, Athina Merckx, Noah Semashkewich, Lanny Tew, Christina Urban and Markkus Widing from the bronze group, Chloe Dalgarno, Johnny Ekinci, Easton Hoisington and Alexa Kormany from the silver group, and Taylor Desrosier, Paige Foster, Axana Merckx. Jasper Stone and Kaelyn Willms from the gold and national groups. Three club records fell in the 10 and under age groups during the weekend. Leading the
Local fencers compete in Jeaux de Pomme
Dray Rolleston set two club records at the AquaJets’ Long Course Invitational, May 13 to 15 at H2O. way was Abigail Jerome, 11, whose 50 freestyle in a time of 31.70 was also her first AAA provincial standard. On the boys side and breaking two club records was Dray Rolleston (10) with 35.25 and a AA provincial time standard in the 50 free and 44.49 in the 50 butterfly. Club records were also claimed by two of the senior swimmers. Molly Hill, 14, touched at 2:24.27 in the 200 fly
to claim a club record in both the girls 13-14 age category as well as the open age category. Meanwhile, in the 200 backstroke final after a closely fought contest, 15-year-old Axana Merckx out-touched Hill to claim first place and a club record in the 15-16 age and open categories in a time of 2:27.26. Hill’s second place finish earned her the club record in the 13-14 age range.
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The rising tide of opportunity for self-employment Of all the advice I was given when I left my government career, I recall what a friend of mine in Saskatoon told me who had launched his own entrepreneurial venture. He said to me: “Selfemployment, Joel, is not for the faint-hearted.” It has become clear to me in the years since hearing that piece of advice that downsizing has become a sociological norm in many corners of our world. So with the job market tight and with many
Entrepreneurial Spirit JOEL YOUNG specialized positions at a premium, selfemployment becomes more and more of an attractive option. In my previous government /corporate life, I recall the mantra that we are all selfemployed. It was a call-to-action
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time.” I still got paid. I got to eat lunch. I even got paid when I went to the nearby mall to find a birthday card for my wife. Contrasting being employed by any organizational entity with being self-employed, on the surface you may not want to put that job security at risk. You say to yourself: “I like the benefits, I like the daily routine, the security, the bi-monthly paycheque.” I miss all those things as well, the daily interaction with colleagues, friends and clients. Yet, there are rewards and trade-offs in the world of selfemployment. The freedom is intoxicating, that feeling of accomplishment is selfassuring, the sense of success is rewarding and working without a safety net is a real confidencebuilder. Entrepreneur selfemployment means you control your own destiny…and your income. Getting up in the morning and walking down the hall to your
home office brings on a different kind of “rush.” Self-employment is a choice facing a multitude of highly skilled experienced professionals and career workers across our Okanagan region these days. You never know when you might have to trade in your assigned parking spot at the office . The challenge of selfemployment can be overwhelming to a person who has always worked for someone else. The very idea of selfemployment sends ripples of fear and anxiety into the hearts of traditional workers. Traditional people, it seems, do not seriously think about stepping into the unfamiliar world of self-reliance. Simply put, most people are followers who don’t wish to be independent. So, why would you really even contemplate joining the ranks of the rising tide of entrepreneurial selfemployed? Isn’t working for someone else less risky and just plain and simple easier?
Quite possibly so, but it’s not about freedom for no one is truly free, it’s about the challenge and satisfying an inner urge for living life to its fullest. It’s about an adrenalin rush in the risk and facing life in a whole new dimension. And, in the end, it’s about finding your true self that you may, unknowingly, had hidden for an abundance of your life. It’s about you—the depth of your endeavour depends on your ability to perform. You must prepare to dedicate yourself for battle by making certain you can face the challenges ahead. Speaking as someone who has launched several ventures in my life, there’s nothing to it— your entrepreneurial spirit will see you through the rollercoaster ride toward your success. Joel Young is an entrepreneurship educator, coach and consultant and the Founder of Okanagan Valley Entrepreneurs Society eagleyoung@shaw.ca
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Celebrity waiters add new element to cancer fundraiser Central Okanagan residents are invited to fight cancer and have fun Saturday, May 28, at the 12th annual Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil Ball. The fundraiser will take place at The Delta Grand Okanagan, supporting the innovative research of Dr Torsten Nielsen. Nielsen is working to develop new, smarter treatments for synovial sarcoma —a rare and often fatal form of cancer most commonly occurring in the limbs of young adults. Working with a team of scientists and physicians, Dr. Nielsen is working to develop and test new therapies to target the underlying causes of these sarcomas, turning the best treatment ideas into clinical trials across Canada. His research has the potential to create unparalleled new treatments for otherwise incurable patients. “The Daffodil Ball is Kelowna’s signature fundraising event and a ‘must-attend’ night-out for many,” said Randene Wejr, Southern Interior regional director, Canadian Cancer Society. “Our 12th annual gala will be a
magical, laugher-filled, inspiring evening of philanthropic fun.” This year, the Daffodil Bill will introduce a new event dynamic— celebrity waiters. Okanagan community leaders such as JDF Mining’s Jeff Stibbard, former NHLer Wade Redden and Predator Ridge golf pro A.J. Eathorne will be upping the fun factor as they take tips, double dares— even bribes—to raise more money. 2016 Daffodil Ball honourary cochairs Debbie Robert and Shannon Gall are looking forward to introducing the celebrity waiter idea to Kelowna’s legacy gala. ”The Daffodil Ball is already known for being a fun and successful event. We’re looking forward to introducing this new and unique twist as we raise funds for an important cause,”said Robert. The evening will also feature emcees Andy & TJ, Gifts of Hope, a live auction hosted by “The Auctionista” Linda Leja and a few other surprises. Limited tickets remain for the gala and are available online at daffodilballbc.com.
Gellatly Nut Farm Society supporters gather for annual general meeting The Gellatly Nut Farm Society is holding its annual general meeting on June 8, starting at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the
Gellatly Nut Farm in the Heritage House, located at 2375 Whitworth Rd. in West Kelowna
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IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER Racine cessfoRd Passed away suddenly and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at the age of 24. Survived by her mother Debbie Lewis and father Ross Cessford, brother Ryan and maternal grandmother Joyce Lewis. Forever in Our Hearts, beloved daughter, sister, niece, cousin and special friend to us all.
You never said i’m leaving, you never said goodbye. You were gone before we knew it, and only God knew why. in life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still in our hearts you hold a place that no one could ever fill. it broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn’t go alone. for part of me went with you, the day God took you home. for God hath not given us the spirit of fear; But power, and love, and of a sound mind 2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)
A viewing for those that wish will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2016 from 9 – 10:00 am followed by a funeral service at 10:00 am at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Racine Cessford Scholarship Fund” c/o Citylife Church Chilliwack www.citylifechurch.ca or Keremeos Community Church www.keremeoscc.ca Condolences may besent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
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ETCHEVERRY, ROSAIRE JOSEPH October 20, 1929 – May 18, 2016
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of our cherished husband, father and grandfather, Rosaire. He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife of 62 years, Helen and their three children: Vic (Lesley), Sharmaine (Brent Moir), LaReine (Robert Saukarookoff). He also leaves to mourn his seven adoring grandchildren: Vicki, Melissa (Steve), Allison (Scott), Amanda, Chelsea, Bobbi (Chase) and Cole. He was anxiously awaiting the arrival of his first great grandchild due in August. Papa leaves behind a strong legacy based on family values, faith, work ethic and commitment, as well as his quick wit and memorable sense of humor. He is survived by his siblings: Lawrence, Therese, Simone, Simeon and Lou, as well as many treasured in-laws, nieces and nephews. Prayers were held on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 7:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday, May 23, 2016 at 11:00 am at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1077 Fuller Avenue, Kelowna, BC. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
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Ashley HomeStore is an established leader in the supply of home furnishings in the Okanagan. We are committed to creating the “ultimate” customer experience in product and service satisfaction. We are looking for an experienced, reliable, team oriented individual with exceptional communication skills in our Kelowna store for the position of Sales Professional.
Requirements: • Superior interpersonal, communication and relationship skills • Must be able to multi-task in a high paced environment • Maintain positive attitude • Ability to work well in a team environment Ashley HomeStore offers an excellent salary and benefits package. This position is year round, full-time and reports to the Kelowna Store Manager. Qualified applicants interested in joining our Professional Sales Team are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (in Word or pdf format) by email (tpartel@afhsbc.com) or by fax 250-861-9312 to the attention of Human Resources. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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September 26, 1944~May 19, 2016 The family of Bill is heartbroken to announce his sudden passing at the age of 71. Bill has left to mourn his loving wife Verna; two children Rachelle (Rene) and Jason (Crystal); adoring granddaughters Molly and Violet; sister Patricia (Sal); along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Bill is predeceased by his parents Peter and Nellie Semnovitch, as well as aunts and uncles. Bill spent many years in the oil and gas industry in Calgary where he built many successful business relationships and personal friendships. He retired in 2004 and moved to Kelowna where he and Vernie lived a full and happy life and enjoyed winters in Arizona, where they made many more dear lifelong friends. Bill touched the hearts of all who knew him and he will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his family and many dear friends. Memorials will be held both in Kelowna, BC on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 4:00 pm at Springðeld )uneral Home, 2020 Springðeld Road, and in Calgary, AB on )riday, June , 2016 at 2:00 pm at (den Brook )uneral Home, 2422 Twp. Rd 242 (17th Ave & Lower Springbank Road, S.W.). In lieu of ñowers, memorial donations in Billâs name may be made to your local SPCA. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springðeldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
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Black Press and its growing group of newspapers is looking to fill a full time position within our growing Creative Services hub at our Vernon Division. Qualifications: • Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator in a Mac environment • Well organized • Creative team player • Quick and accurate typing • A keen eye for detail • Strong design skills This is a full-time position based in Vernon, BC. This candidate should also be knowledgable in pagination and page layout. If you can handle working in a high pressure situation and still want to have fun, then you are right for our team. Black Press, Canada’s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 150 titles in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California & Ohio. Please forward your resumÊ with a brief note on why you are a great candidate to: Michelle Snelgrove, Production Manager stationa@vernonmorningstar.com or drop it off in person at 4407 - 25th Ave., Vernon Closing date: June 1, 2016. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
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The award winning Kelowna Capital News has a job opening for a temporary full-time reporter position. We are looking for a successful candidate with a strong work ethic, sound news judgement, photography skills, strong time management capabilities, a reliable vehicle and an eager comfort level working in various social media platforms. Experience working in InDesign page layout and web communications skills would be an added asset. The position will require filing assignments generated from assigned news beats and at the request of the managing editor both for the Capital News twice-a-week publication and also for our website. The Capital News editorial department operates in a fast paced multi-media environment, covering Kelowna, West Kelowna, Peachland and Lake Country within the Central Okanagan region. The Capital News is part of Black Press, the largest independent print media company in Canada, with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canada and the United States. Application resumes can be emailed either to bgerding@kelownacapnews.com or mailed to Kelowna Capital News, Barry Gerding, 2595 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, B.C. V1X 7K2. Absolutely no phone calls please.
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We do all the loading & Sorting
TRAILER DROP OFFS ALSO AVAILABLE
RUBBISH REMOVAL
(formerly Erik the Student)
250-878-2483
member of B.B.B. Fully insured, WCB coverage. All types of shingle roofing & torch on roofing systems. ‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’
www.kelownadeckandrail.com
250-765-3191
STUCCO
TILING
FEATURE
Master Tiles Best Price In Town!
Black & White Electric
Call Joe: 250-859-5032
Licensed, Bonded, Insured
Vinyl decking, all types of aluminum railings, topless glass railings, short & regular posts, fences & gates.
Stucco & Stone
commercial / residential
• Renovations • Specializing in • Over 20 years exp hairline crack • Organized • Repairs/Matching • Reliable existing color • Attention to Detail • Ref’s available upon request
Call Joseph @ Alpha Ventures
250-870-8989
K i t c h e n , B a t h ro o m , Entrance &Stairs
Special - First Month
$86.02
+GST +E Editions
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778-215-7715 www.blackandwhiteelectric.com
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ROLL ENDS Are Back in Stock!
PACKING PAPER FOR SALE at The Kelowna Capital News. 2495 Enterprise Way
GREAT for the kids to draw on, plus puppy training, gardens and packing for moving. Cleaner Than News Print! $1.50 + up. Talk to the girls in classiďŹ ed to purchase yours.
EXTERIOR STUCCO Special on Now! Done right. Okanagan’s qualified Elastomeric applicator. PaintTech Services 250-859-9081 WWW.PAINTSPECIAL.COM
(1) 250-899-3163
3 Rooms For $299 2 Coats Any Colour (Ceiling & Trim extra)
Price incls. Cloverdale High Performance Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!
2Girls1Truck Rubbish Removal. We load/haul/sort including electronics and paint. 250-878-5210
Trucking/ Bull Dozing TNT TRUCKING. No load too small. Junk removal, sand, gravel & Moving 250-862-0821
Merchandise for Sale
Appliances 3 months old Washer/Dryer Stacker Top loader Whirlpool 27w x 34D. (New $1600) Now $1100. Call (250)868-3346
$100 & Under 3.6 C. F. Danby Deep Freezer 6 yrs old $80 obo (250)762-3643
250-763-7114
6 yr old apartment size fridge $80 obo (250)762-3643
RooďŹ ng & Skylights OK Roofing All repairs, maint., & re-roofs. Warranty on all work. Free Est., 250-878-1172
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RYDER Roofing Ltd. ‘From a hole in your roof to a whole new roof.’ Call: 250-765-3191
OLDER model radial arm saw and five 10 “ carbide blades $85 obo (250)762-3643
$200 & Under VINTAGE Hardy Marquis fly fishing reel. $175 Call (778)754-0888
$400 & Under Collapsible Wheel $350 (250)470-2401
chair
Complete set of ladies right hand golf clubs, including cart & acces. As new, $350 obo 250-763-5474 after 3pm.
$500 & Under Buffet and Hutch, Table and Chairs, $450 for all. You pick up. 250-862-5760
3RD Annual Community Garage Sale at The Lakes. Sat May 28, 8-1. Maps will be available at our website. thelakescommunity.com 5th Annual Kelowna Collectibles Show Sunday, May 29 11am-4pm Sandman Hotel 2130 Harvey Avenue. Admission $3 Kids 12 & Under FREE www.funpromo.ca INFO: 604-521-6304 FREE STAR WARS CARDS TO FIRST 100 GUESTS ABERDEEN ESTATES 1120 Guisachan Road Saturday,May 28th 9am -1pm BUSINESS CLOSING EVERYTHING MUST GO. A Large selection of office Furniture & Equipment 215-1823 Harvey 250-860-7562 Fri & Sat 10-2 Central Multi sale 2110 Hoy St. Fri MAY 27 11Am-4:30pm. Sat MAY 28 9am -4pm. GARAGE/Yard/Fabric SaleSewing notions, drapery supplies. Cleaned out the workshop: tools, painting supplies. Everything Christmas. Wheelchairs, handicap supplies. Novels. With miscellaneous. Fri, May 27 & Sat, May 28 9:00am. 1265 Creekside Rd.
GIANT INDOOR GARAGE SALE Sat, May 28. 8am-2pm. First United Church corner of Richter & Bernard (Coffee, Muffins, Lunch available)
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MASSIVE CLEARANCE SALE: On June 4th Andrew Sheret Limited, Located at 440 Banks Road, Kelowna, is clearing out display models, discontinued stock and slightly damaged merchandise. This includes bathtubs, tub/showers, faucets, toilets, sinks, tools & more! EVERYTHING MUST GO! All sales are final on clearance product
MEGA GARAGE SALE OVER 80 HOMES! SONOMA PINES.
WEST KELOWNA Sat, May 28 8AM - 2PM CARRINGTON & BUTT RD
TEAK, VINTAGE AND MODERN HOME FURNISHINGS MANY IN-STORE SPECIALS! OK Estates FURNITURE & more 1960 SpringďŹ eld Road, Kelowna 250-868-8108 facebook.com/okestates
RESTAURANT FOR SALE by tender, closing on June 17, 2016. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Seating Capacity for 100. Fully equipped with grill, deep fryer, coolers, freezers, walk in cooler, chairs, tables, pots, pans, dishes, glasses, flatware, etc. Located on three lots on the corner of Highway 3 and 24, Saskatchewan. Contact Ron Radke at 306-883-4321, by email at ron.radke@spiritwood.cu.sk.ca or Lola Lapesky at 306-883-4322 or by email at lola.lapesky@spiritwood.cu.sk.ca for further information.
Become a GREEN SHOPPER!
Cottage S. Mabel Lake 1050 sq.ft., 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, elec heat, 130 ft lakeshore. Asking $725,000.
Misc. Wanted 999 COINS & BARS. 250-864-3521, I want to buy the coin collection also buying everything gold or silver. Todd’s Coins 250-864-3521
Quality Firearms Buy & Sell. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin
Apt/Condo for Rent
Apt/Condo for Rent
BEST DEALS IN KELOWNA!
Affordable 1, 2 & 3 Bdrms. AC, near schools, shopping & bus route. Insuite laundry H.Up’s. Across from Park. Clean Quiet & Spacious. Sorry NO Pets. Well Managed Building (250)-861-5605 or (250)-861-5657
$3500 RAFFLE
250-763-7114
CAPITAL news TO BOOK YOUR AD
PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $140,000. www.orlandoprojects.com Also: Spectacular 3 acre parcel owner financing. 250-558-7888
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Houses For Sale 724 Fraser Rd, Lumby, lrg lot with fixer upper mobile home, water & septic. Asking $180,000. 250-260-0217.
TIMES HAVE CHANGED! Do you want the current value of your home? Free Evaluation. Call Grant, Premier Canadian Properties, Personal Real Estate Corporation.250-862-6436
Homes Wanted
Apt/Condo for Rent 55+. Quiet adult building. Includes free power with rent. 1 & 2 bdrms available. Clean & Affordable. NS. NP. 1779 Pandosy St. Please call 250801-6404 Rent $800- $900 CENTRE of Kelowna. New affordable lux 1&2bd, 5appls, ug prking, NS/NP. 250-763-6600. www.rentcentrepoint.com
BigSteelBox Corp
at 1670 Dilworth Drive, Kelowna, BC, Canada claims a Warehouse Lien Against Anton Wytenburg of Kelowna, BC for arrears of container rent amounting to $1393.44 plus any additional costs of storage that accrue. If not paid in full, the contents of household belongings, recreation equipment and storage unit will be sold at public auction.
BigSteelBox Corp
250-547-6370
Rentals
TRAVEL VOUCHER
Thank you for supporting our students competing in the International Children’s Games in Taiwan July 11-16, 2016
Room For rent $250 month (250)470-2401
WANTED. Full SxS duplex. Any location in Kelowna, any condition. Call 250-859-3890
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FOR LEASE 1250sqft shop w/office & 3phs power, 22’ ceiling, $1500/mo+ triple net. Zoned for contractor sales. Industrial shop, landscaping business, etc. Fenced 1/2 acre service industrial lot available. Central Westside Location. will build to suit. 250-769-7424
Rooms for Rent
1bdrm 1 dog resonable rent have references 250-575-1332
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CERAMIC Urns for your loved ones or pets, hand painted. Phone Colleen: (250)766-4405
Sporting Goods
RUTLAND MAY 28 & 29 8-4 MOVING SALE Everything Must Go 1525 Cornwell Rd
& used items 10am-4pm in the parking lot 9TaeKwonDo of Westside Tae Kwon Do Games 9Baking (on Louie Dr. beside Swiss Chalet) 9and More... 9Plants Â?Call 250-768-8868 to RENT A TABLE or donate to the SILENT AUCTION!
Legal duplex 4 Bdrm, 3 Bath. RU-6 zoning, renovated. Near hospital, room rental income potential. OPEN HOUSE Daily 12 - 5 pm. Only $429,000 2122 Richter St. 250-979-0250
4HE "#30#! CARES FOR THOUSANDS OF ORPHANED ABAN DONED AND ABUSED DOGS EACH YEAR )F YOU CAN GIVE A HOMELESS DOG A SECOND CHANCE AT HAPPINESS PLEASE VISIT YOUR LOCAL SHELTER TODAY
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Shared Accommodation 1BD Westbank, Fully Furn’d share kitchen, W/D, Cable, Int. & Utilities Incl’d. $600 + DD. Avail June 1 . (250)-768-8301.
Transportation
Antiques / Classics CLASSIC Mercedes Benz 500 SEC amg Hot looking car Black on Black. 2 door Coupe Pwr roof. Fully loaded 140,000 k’s.Sacrifice $4500obo .Spare parts includ. (250)869-9819
Motorcycles
at 1670 Dilworth Drive, Kelowna, BC, Canada claims a Warehouse Lien against Beat Trina & Beatrice German of Burnaby, BC for arrears of container rent amounting to $1114.96 plus any additional costs of storage that accrue. If not paid in full, the contents of household belongings, recreation equipment and storage unit will be sold at public auction.
Adult Escorts MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95., Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-859-4535 & 250-859-4525
SEXY, 42 DDD, 28/32 brown eyed brunette. Sexy & Sweet, Discreet. Enjoys couples & dom, GFE. Kelly 765-1098. SOOO SEXY SANDY The Original K-Town Girl. 38D, 29, 34. Call 250-878-1514
Trike 2006 Suzuki Blvd 850, black, 20K, independent air ride suspension, tilt for easy steering, reverse, 68�w back end. $12,200. 1-250-307-2963 or 1(778)475-1063 see on Kijiji
Genuine Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Gold & Silver Coins, Bills etc. Chad 1-250-863-3082 Local
MULTI Family Garage Sale Saturday, May 28th 550 Yates Road. 8am-12pm
Q & BBSilent Auction Saturday, June 4th 9Lots of new 9Kids Corner
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Furniture
7200 Sq.Ft. Coverall shelter with 450 sq.ft. enclosed office trailer. Fenced on 1/2 acre with power, water and sewer. Zoned Heavy Industrial including auto wrecking. Up to two acres available. Central Westside location. 250-769-7424
Misc. for Sale
FREE PALLETS ~ Capital News~ Front bay door facing Enterprise Way. Wednesday & Fridays are the best days to check for them.
Some thing for EVERYONE! Hshld items, tools & Lots More! Hotdog / Pop Sale at Clubhouse 9-2 pm.
WESTSIDE; Crystal Springs 23nd Annual Yard & Bake Sale. Sat. May 28TH, 7:00am till 1:00pm. 1850 Shannon Lake Rd. Refreshments avail.
SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-547-2584.
Free Items
Lower entrance off Boucherie
WEST Kel., Neighbourhood Garage Sale. Ridge Boulevard & Gregory. Sat.,May 28, 8am2pm.Household items, childrens toys, games, electronics, books, tools, & muchMORE!
A-Steel Shipping Storage Containers. Used 20’40’45’53’ insulated containers. All sizes in stock. Prices starting under $2,000. Modifications possible doors, windows, walls etc., as office or living workshop etc.,Custom Modifications Office / Home� Call for price. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866528-7108 or 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
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Legal Notices
#1 SCRAP Vehicle & Steel Hauling. Pak Rat Towing. A Portion of proceeds go to your LOCAL FOOD BANK. Call 778-581-CARS (2277)
Legal Notices
:arehoXseman¡s /Len 6ale Individuals or Companies listed below, take notice that Premium Truck & Trailer Inc., 1015 Great Street., Prince George, BC, claims a lien pursuant to the :$5(+28S(0$1¡S /I(1 $CT 5.S.B.C. 1979 CA427 and amendment thereto, on your vehicle(s)listed below. If the amount owed is not sooner paid, the below described vehicles will be sold on/after Friday, June 3, 2016 at 10:00 am to recover the amount owed, plus the cost of sale. 0arc 0 Faucher & Pilot Freight Systems /td. 1983 Freightliner VIN 1FUEYSYB9DH215747 Amount Owing $26,400.00
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