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A tiny wooden boat found near Oak Bay on Vancouver Island bears the names of a Clearwater couple. Photo by Christine Van Reeuwyk – Oak Bay News

Memorial vessel found Sweet and charming – but dangerous? Joanna Hurst plays the role of Felicity Cunningham as she takes part in “The Real Inspector Hound” - one of two short plays presented by After Hours Theatre Company last week. For more photos of the two productions, see pages A12 and A13 inside or go to www.clearwatertimes.com. Photo by Keith McNeill

Upper Clearwater residents choose petition to end hall's grant-in-aid Times Staff Property owners in Upper Clearwater have indicated by a narrow majority that they would like the question of a grant-in-aid being collected to support the Upper Clearwater Hall to be taken to a public assent process. According to a media release from ThompsonNicola Regional District, the results from a survey distributed in Upper Clearwater earlier this year show that a majority of property owners would like the TNRD to conduct a public assent process that could see the elimination of the grant-

in-aid service that provides $5,000 per year to the Upper Clearwater Farmers Institute for the operation of the Upper Clearwater Community Hall. A total of 77 surveys were sent out and 57 were returned before the April 15 deadline, making a response rate of 74 per cent. The survey contained only one question: Would you like the Upper Clearwater Community Hall grant-in-aid service to be eliminated? In response, 30 answered YES while 27 answered NO. Based on the survey results, Electoral Area “A” director Carol Schaffer will make a

request to the TNRD board at its April 28 regular meeting, asking that the board authorize staff to carry out a public assent process through formal petition. If authorized by the board, every property in the Upper Clearwater Community Hall grant-in-aid service area would then receive a petition in the mail for return to the TNRD by the deadline. In order for the tax for the grant-in-aid to end, a majority of property holders would need to submit a petition, as well as a majority of property holders by assessed value within the service area – a so-called “double majority.”

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A blue-hulled wooden boat beached at Willows Beach heads east while the sailor of said vessel remains a mystery. Oak Bay resident and regular walker Alan Gregory discovered the small boat bearing the black marker inscription – Iris McKinley 19272013 and Gerald McKinley 19262015 "together again" – snugged up against the retaining wall of the popular Oak Bay beach last month. A regular walker of “three to five miles a day,” Gregory said Willows Beach is usually besieged by walkers during his 7 a.m. walk. With a storm brewing on March 13, Gregory found it unusually quiet. A spot of bright blue butted against the cement wall that barricades the park from the beach captured his attention. Gregory picked it up and discovered it was a small wooden boat. Inside, black marker noted two names and dates: Iris McKinley 1927-2013 and Gerald McKinley 1926-2015 “together again.” It made for a bit of a moment. “I thought, ‘This is sad,’” Gregory said. “I thought, ‘This has got to go back to somebody.’” Turns out Gerald, or Jerry as

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he’s referred in his Clearwater Times obituary, found through a quick internet search, “loved to fish, hunt and travel the back roads.” An email to our fellow Black Press paper, the Clearwater Times, made its way to Lloyd and Doreen Romeo. Doreen is the daughter of Iris and Gerald, explained Lloyd in a phone call from Penticton. “I really don’t know who made the boat or anything,” Lloyd said. “There are only a couple people in my mind who would be involved in this.” The couple hasn’t yet attempted to solve the mystery, as they now live in Penticton. “We were there (in Clearwater) all the time, we just moved down here after they passed away. We were there looking after them,” Lloyd said. He suspects the wee craft could have set sail from the North Thompson River, making its way through to the Fraser and across to the Island. Gregory figured someone set it adrift in James Bay. Both now prefer Lloyd’s version of events. Gregory called the couple and sorted out where to send the vessel, because despite not yet knowing the builder, Doreen would love to have the memento.

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Community Forest helps high school Staff from Clearwater Secondary School show representatives from Wells Gray Community Forest some of the items purchased with funds from WGCF, including goal posts and uniforms for sports teams. Pictured are (l-r) teacher and rugby coach Gabe Francis, principal Darren Coates, school trustee Shelley Sim, Tim Panko, Richard Christenson, Seppi Wadlegger, Ted Richardson, Isabell Hadford, Joel Steinberg (partially hidden), and teacher Brent Buck. The community forest held its annual public meeting on April 14. Look for a report in a future issue of the Times.

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Seniors look forward to lunch program at Elks Hall Sandra Holmes The second Tuesday in the month is a day that seniors in Clearwater and surrounding area look forward to. Several years ago, under the inspiration and leadership of councillor Shelley Sim and with the assistance of a grant applied for through the District of Clearwater, a coordinator was hired to organize informational events for seniors. The once-amonth events took the form of a speaker followed by lunch. Every event was very successful, attracting from 40 to 60 seniors each month. The DOC’s grant money was depleted after a year and the project considered over. Wells Gray Country Seniors Society, appreciating the importance of the educational event and lunch, applied for and received a grant from the federal government's New Horizon for Seniors program.

With the grant funds, WGCSS was able to continue the monthly lunch and expand the education program to include forming connections with the community. Hiring a coordinator was key to the continued success of the programs being offered. Another year has gone by and the NHFS grant project is complete. The seniors of the area have been asking for more educational opportunities. There are many workshops of interest to seniors available. WGCSS has sought additional grant funding so the seniors programs can continue. However, to date WGCSS has not been successful. Understanding that maintaining program continuity is important to seniors and matching grant application deadlines and project end lines is a challenge, District of Clearwater has granted suffi-

cient funds for the information and lunch portion of the seniors program to continue until October. A small committee of volunteers continues to seek more secure funding to support the expanded program. On April 12, Pharmasave pharmacist Jag Deol gave an informative talk to about 40 people at the Elks Hall on how medications can affect the absorption of vitamins and minerals in your body. The topic on May 10 will be Alzheimer’s. This program will begin at 10 a.m. with lunch to follow. Call Lynne to register at 250 674 8185. Pharmacist Jag Deol gives an informative talk during a seniors lunch at Clearwater Elks Hall on Tuesday, April 12.

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Baking for seniors Phyllis Bucknell shows off some of the delicious homemade buns and desserts she, Diane Dekelver and KittyAnne Braaten prepared to go along with the soup for the recent seniors' lunch.

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Times places third, third and third Times Staff Canadian Community Newspapers Association has awarded the Clearwater-North Thompson Times third place in three categories in its general excellence competitions. The Times took third place for best all-round newspaper in its circulation class (up to 1,249) from CCNA. First place went to the Eastern Door of Kahnawake Mohawk Territory in Quebec. Second place went to the McLeod Gazette of Fort McLeod, Alberta. The Times also took third place for best editorial page in its circulation class. This time, first place went to the McLeod Gazette while the Eastern Door came second. The judging for best front page in its circulation class placed the Times in third place as well. Once again the Times was behind the It’s not what you earn, it’s what you keep

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New Zoning Bylaw No. 133within & Other Bylaws Given First Reading: Open Burning Prohibited theLand-Related District of Clearwater applies to: OnThe Aprilopen 5th, fire 2016prohibition at the Regular Meeting of Council, new Zoning Bylaw No. 133, 2016 (which contains fewer  and Burning of any yard waste, slash or other materials than one-halfland-related meters zones is, generally, more permissive/inclusive zoning)larger and the following bylaws were given  Burning of stubble or grass FirstReading by Council: The use of fireworks, sky lanterns or burning barrels of any size or description The No. [prohibition does NOT ban campfires • Bylaw 149 contains several OCP changes that are required for consistency with zoning, on-the-ground Unless otherwise posted this prohibition remains in seffect development, and changes such as Riverside Centre’ new until zone;October 1, 2015. •Notice BylawofNo.2015 148Water has provisions to limit livestock as part of a hobby farm accessory to residential use (not on ALR) Regulations th regulationsfor willdangerous be in effectand fromaggressive May 15th to September , 2015. for impounding of animals; asWatering well as regulations dogs, including30authority • Bylaw No. 150 moves all the provincially required and floodplain regulations from the Zoning Bylaw into a sepaWatering Hours – Between 6:00am to 10:00am from 6:00pm to 10:00pm (Properties with even numbered houses mayand water on even numbered days; and properties with odd numbered houses may rate, standalone bylaw; water on odd numbered days). • Bylaw No. 156 will terminate four (4) of the five (5) Land Use Contracts in Clearwater and, after a one (1) year Watering is notroll allowed the hours of Bylaw 10:00am between the hours of waiting period, them between into the new Zoning No.and 133,6:00pm. as set outWatering in Provincial legislation. 12:00 midnight and 6:00am is restricted to automatic systems controlled by a timer and must be registered These Bylaws were considered for Second Reading by Council at their Regular Meeting on April for 19th, 2016, and (annually) at the District office. Residents with new lawns must register with the District Office a Public Hearing set fordaily Mayuntil 11th,the 2016 6:30grows pm. Iflong you have anytocomments or the concerns of these permission to water newatlawn enough be cut. After first cutwith the any resident must please revert to regularyour sprinkling regulations. Bylaws, provide comments in writing via email: admin@docbc.ca or to: Leslie Groulx, Chief Administrative OffiWater cer, POUses No. 157, V0E 1N0. Thebe Bylaws are posted our website. Other – AllClearwater, hoses usedBC outdoors should equipped with a on working spring-loaded shut-off device. Hand watering of plants and hand washing of vehicles used with a spring loaded shut off nozzle or

BurnaPermits: hand held container is permitted at any time. Backyard Burning: You may burn dry garden refuse without a permit if your pile is not larger than 1 meter by Calendar 1Events meter by 1.5 meters high. The fire must be attended by one competent adult with a charged garden hose or The District of Clearwater advertises local events both on their website www.districtofclearwater.com and in other of water not lessIfthan litreslike andtoainclude round your pointevent, shovelplease until extinguished!!! Venting Index oursource bi-monthly newsletter. you 18 would email details toThe admin@docbc.ca. should be checked at www.env.gov.bc.ca/epd/epdpa/venting/venting.html prior to lighting any outdoor fire. Community Events Anything that th is not dry garden refuse (small pruning, vegetable garden refuse etc.) should not be burned - for a June 12 , 2015 Opening of the Hospital Rim Trail – 4:45pm at the old Hospital parking lot th , 2015 Information sessions on draft Trails Network Master Plan; Dutch Lake Community list,June please17refer to Bylaw No. 125, 2014 at www.districtofclearwater.com Centre 2-4pmmay and burn 6-8pm Comethan and 1check out! Burn Permit Required: Residents piles larger meteritby 1 meter by 1.5 meters high with a permit. To obtain a permit call the District Office 250-674-2257 or email msmith@docbc.ca. There is no Upcoming Meetings of please Council: Public Welcome. 16thPermit. , 2015 Having Infrastructure Committee of theunder WholeBylaw Meeting 1:00pm costJune for the the required Burn Permit No.–125, 2014 allows the Fire Department to June 16th, 2015 Regular Council Meeting – 2:00pm know who is burning and when. Keep updated with what’s happening in the District on our website www.districtofclearwater.com and “Like”

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“ The only sure thing about luck is that it will change.” - Bret Harte, writer

editorial by Peter Ruben and Claire Cupples

On the cusp of a new era of innovation and discovery How basic academic research leads to truly ground-breaking innovation

Walk for Alzheimer's coming May 1 in Barriere Editor: The Times:

The Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer’s has traditionally been held on the last Sunday of January. This year the walk will be held in Barriere on May 1. Some seniors gave a whoop of thanks for changing the date to the first Sunday in May.

This walk has proven, over the years to be a well run and fun event. You are encouraged to contribute generously when a walker approaches you, or better still come along with us. You are guaranteed of a fun outing while supporting a very worthy cause. As in the past few years, Wells Gray Country

Seniors’ Society will sponsor a bus to take those participating in the event to Barriere. The bus will leave from Evergreen Acres at 10:30 and return by 2. Call Sandra at 250 674 3615 if you want a seat on the bus.

Sandra Holmes Clearwater, B.C.

Local talent shines through Editor, The Times:

Last Friday night, Vickie and I were treated to two delightful productions by the After Hours Theatre Group, composed of local talent. The first play “Betweenity” by Lindsay Price, directed by Alex Arduini was a window into the world of teenage angst by a talented group of CSS students. Although many of us are getting too old to

remember our own teenage years, we can certainly relate as parents of teens in these challenging years. The second play, “The Real Inspector Hound” by Tom Stoppard, co directed by Richard Stroh and Stephen Raschke, was a who-done-it murder mystery that had more twists and turns than a Clearwater logging road. Both plays were entertain-

ing and informative. Vickie and I would like to thank the cast, crew and directorship of these plays for a Friday evening well spent. Your hours of hard work and dedication shone through in the final product. We look forward to more entertainment of this calibre in the future.

Vickie and Wes Morden Blackpool, B.C.

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BURNABY, B.C./Troy Media/ There's a disconnect between Canada's capacity to innovate and the capacity to commercialize those innovations – or so the story goes. But the story couldn't be more wrong. The fallacy has been repeated so often it's become a mantra in certain circles. And it was hauled out again in a recent Globe and Mail opinion piece that wondered how we can get Canada's health research "out of the lab and into the market." The solution is always the same: reject investments in purely academic research in favour of market-driven research. But that mantra is built on a myth. Fortunately, in its 2016 budget the new Liberal government recognized that many high-profile Canadian innovations in health care were discovered by academic – not industrial – researchers. The budget takes much-needed action to reinvigorate Canada's research and science base by investing in post-secondary research facilities, and in basic discovery research funded through the granting councils. The last decade saw a relative decrease in funding levels for universitybased research, along with a number of other depredations to Canada's research environment. So it will take some time for the wheels of innovation to begin turning again. Only when our academic institutions are adequately supported, both federally and provincially, when our students have opportunities to apply what they learn in the classrooms by working in state-of-the-art laboratories, and when both new researchers and established senior researchers have their grant applications funded, will innovation in Canada truly flourish. The 2016 federal budget injects more money into the Tri-Council research funding agencies – the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) - and provided more direct financial support for post-secondary students. It also provides matching funds for upgrading infrastructure at universities, including research laboratories.

Provincial governments are now under pressure to match the 50 per cent infrastructure commitment in the federal budget. If they don't, university infrastructure will continue to deteriorate. Provincial governments must also follow the federal lead and inject resources into the institutions that train Canadian researchers and produce much of the most innovative research, both basic and applied, that feeds commercialization: our universities. Research at universities is the foundation for innovation. Frederick Banting started thinking about insulin while preparing to lecture at the University of Western Ontario. Lap-Chee Tsui, discoverer of the cystic fibrosis gene, and Frederick Tisdall, inventor of the infant cereal Pablum, were both at the Hospital for Sick Children affiliated with the University of Toronto. It was Tsui's basic genetics research that serendipitously revealed the key to understanding cystic fibrosis. Technology patents and spinoffs from university research have significant impacts on health, economic and social development. For example, Trillium Therapeutics, an immune-oncology company developing cancer treatments, is a spinoff started by University of Calgary basic researchers. Quadra Logic began in a basic research lab at the University of British Columbia. Lungpacer Medical, Inc., a spinoff from Simon Fraser University, promises to revolutionize care for critically ill patients who require mechanical ventilation. Of course, the academia-industry connection is important, too, because industry helps basic researchers apply their ideas to marketable products. Several funding agencies recognize this and offer collaborative grants. Corporations could help further this collaboration by supporting co-ops for undergraduate students, and internships for graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. If all goes according to plan, Budget 2016 will be the catalyst for renewed scientific discovery and innovation in Canada. – Peter Ruben, PhD, and Claire Cupples, PhD, are members of the Faculty of Science at Simon Fraser University.

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Question of the Week

Are you getting tired of all these phone and on-line scams?

Theresa Gunster (Birch Island): Absolutely and I get them all the time on-line and on the phone. It's getting so I don't even know if they are scams – I never listen enough to find out.

Rob Wadlow:

Yes, of course I am, but I'm not on-line and I screen all my calls.

Nicholas McGilvery:

Anthony Kovacs (with Krisilynn):

Ena Chiasson:

Yes, it's a nuisance. They shouldn't be doing scams on people.

I just had a letter. I took it to the RCMP because it was so real. I think that's what people have got to do – take it to the authorities.

Definitely. Those people should earn a living honestly, like the rest of humanity.

RCMP Auxiliaries increase police safety Editor's Note: The following is an open letter to Senator Daniel Lang and Honourable Ralph Goodale regarding a recent decision to end ride-alongs and firearms familiarization training for RCMP auxiliary constables.

Dear Sirs:

I recently came upon a transcript dated March 9, 2016 of the Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs and the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence. In that transcript the value the auxiliary constable to the community was expressed. I am happy to see this issue had reached this level of government. I have served as an auxiliary RCMP constable in Kelowna, B.C. since 2001. We are a well-trained force, well integrated into the RCMP operations, and have the largest number of auxiliaries in the country. What happened to Const. Wynn and Auxiliary Const. Bond was tragic by any measure (both shot near Edmonton last year; Wynn later died), but it’s important to note a couple things with respect to this event. Firstly, no amount of training or weaponry can stop a police officer from being shot at. Most violent interactions are a surprise event during what seems to be a routine

activity. It would be unreasonable and unacceptable for police to treat every interaction as high risk and approach in that manner. Police are expected to walk into an unknown situation, giving each individual the benefit of the doubt, and react only when warranted. This put officers at a disadvantage against those who wish to do harm. Policing by nature is difficult and dangerous work, and people who have not served are challenged to understand it. However, police gain safety in numbers, and the more officers that are present, the less chance someone will try harm them. The RCMP model of one member per car puts the RCMP at great risk. Auxiliaries will never eliminate the risk, but they are a key tool towards mitigating it. No funeral is ever the last, and everyone knows that. One could argue that auxiliary and reserve programs across the country are "unofficially" a cost effective way to increase presence and provide the "second member" optics to people who may have a reason to do harm. One can easily conclude that having auxiliaries working with RCMP members may and probably have pre-

vented violence towards police numerous times. We have programs all across this country where volunteers are put at risk. For example, most municipalities continue to operate their own reserve constable programs, and volunteer firefighters all across the country face similar risks to their safety. The armed forces reserves are filled with ordinary citizens who join, train, and face risk of death or serious bodily harm if called upon to serve their country. We as a nation accept the reality that people willingly take risks to provide needed services. It baffles me how the thinking around police volunteers within the RCMP is so much different. This country is filled with people who love their communities and want to play a role in keeping them safe. Auxiliary constables are not ordinary people; they are extraordinary people, ultimate volunteers, who want to contribute in a posi-

tive and meaningful way. Auxiliary constables come from many walks of life. They are farmers, computer techs, doctors, nurses, business owners, pastors, etc. We know the dangers, and accept the risks freely. The answer is not to disband and de-police; the answer is to embrace the program and those who participate by supporting, strengthening and expanding it. Give us the best training and tools so we can bring the upmost value to our police services. Most auxiliaries I have met over the years all ask for the same thing: comprehensive training, the proper intervention tools to assist the RCMP as well as protect ourselves and the public, and in the event we fall during duty, we ask that our families are taken care of. Yes, we are volunteers, but we are peace officers and we wear our uniform proudly. We see and experi-

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YEARS AGO:

A meeting was scheduled to be held in Kamloops to discuss formation of a regional district for the Kamloops-North Thompson area. Representatives from the Central North Thompson were A. Graffunder of Vavenby; G. Moss, Birch Island; H. Mjolness, Clearwater; and J. Pearce, Star LakeRoundtop. Winners of the Times' Easter coloring contest were Joan Chase, Patsy Ludtke and Linda Haliuk. Fouryear-olds Robin Mann of Upper Clearwater and Dorothy Alice Cederholm of Vavenby

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won honourable mentions. Approximately 150 people attended a farewell party in Blue River's Legion Hall to say farewell to RCMP Const. S.C. "Andy" Anderson, who was leaving for Qualicum Beach. Exceptionally warm weather raised havoc with the road from Blue River to Valemount, with several washouts in the Gosnell area. Motorists were advised to check with the Department of Highways in Blue River before proceeding north. Clearwater Elks Grand Exalted Ruler Leverne Burnell and secretary Bertrand

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Construction began near Brookfield Creek Bridge on Clearwater's first shopping center. The center block would house an ultra-modern

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Eight passengers received minor injuries when a CN passenger train derailed five miles south of Clearwater. Rocks tumbling down from the highway onto the tracks were blamed for the incident. Police were investigating the theft of a safe from Rebmann's Building and Decorating Store in Clearwater. The safe had contained an undisclosed amount of cash. School trustees had stopped all bussing, except for to and from school, said school board chair Vi Mayer. Other cutbacks proposed to meet a budget shortfall included reducing the curling, hockey and skating programs, and discontinuing the secondary school program at Blue River.

YEARS AGO:

Work began on the long awaited addition to Evergreen Acres. The addition was to consist of six single-person units and had been slated to be finished in June. Clearwater Fire Department had a busy day with callouts. There was a chimney fire on Whymper Road at 3 a.m, a car fire at Safety Mart at 5 p.m. and another car fire at 10 p.m. at Dutch Lake Park.

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Clearwater's second annual Home and Leisure Show was already sold out. The May 2-4 show was co-sponsored by Clearwater Recreation Association and Raft River Riders. Parks Branch embarked on a threeyear study of the 150 to 200 woodland caribou in Wells Gray Park, with the aid of biologists Ralph Ritcey and Dale Seip. A helicopter and net-gun were used to capture and radiocollar 24 caribou.

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Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Bud Smith, age 44, gave a hand-written letter to Premier Rita Johnson, advising her that he would not seek re-election. He had represented the riding for eight years, and had served in a number of cabinet positions. Weyerhaeuser confirmed that discussions had been held with MLA Bud Smith regarding power cogeneration in the North Thompson Valley. The plant would burn hog fuel and natural gas to produce steam and electricity. Clearwater's new community health center was to open the following week. The building next to the hospital housed public health and other services.

students took second place at the provincial Odyssey of the Mind tournament in Nelson.

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Unusual ice build up on the North Thompson River in December 2015 caused an erosion problem just north of the Birch Island bridge. "I've lost probably eight feet in the last week," said Jeff Ruttan of the land that had been swept away from his property by the rushing water of the river. Raft River Elementary School

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M.P. Betty Hinton hit the nail on the head, literally. The federal representative, hammer in hand, was pounding nails into the Clearwater-Vavenby Legion Branch 259's new hall on Glen Road. North Thompson school trustee Bert Walker set the record straight where rumours of the closure of Blue River school were concerned. “There are no plans to close any school in SD 73,” said Walker. Longtime Clearwater resident Davy Davison began a well-earned retirement after 38 years in the forest industry working for Clearwater Timber Products and Slocan.

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The Province was providing $850,000 for a mobile trades unit to improve access to skills training for students in the Kamloops/ Thompson school district. Chris Meehan was among eight nominees for the Borden Ladner Gervais (BLG) award. The national award honours the top Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) female and male athletes.

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A large crowd filled the Clearwater Legion Hall for an all candidates' forum for the upcoming federal election organized by the Chamber of Commerce and the Times. Questions from the floor included several about health care and health reform. Elections Canada reversed a decision to eliminate a polling station in Vavenby for the upcoming federal election. "It was a mistake. We'd like to thank the newspaper for asking about it," said a spokesperson. CSS students would be carving exquisite designs with a new CNC (computer numerical control) router

purchased for the woodworking shop with help from Wells Gray Community Forest. "This puts up several years ahead of any other school in the province," said principal Alan Stel. The school also recently received a CNC plasma cutter for the metal shop. Shane Jensen, grandson of Clearwater pioneers James and Isobel MacLennan, spoke about using Facebook for marketing to a seminar organized by Bruce Martin and Associates along with District of Clearwater. About 20 people attended.

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Clearwater town council voted to change the name of Clearwater Canoe Regatta to Clearwater Fall Festival. “Let’s have a festival (in September) in Rotary Sports Park and move the canoe events to Canada Day, when the water is warmer and there are more tourists,” said councillor Barry Banford. North Thompson Community Chorus put on “Broadway Revue,” a concert of songs from Broadway musicals. Wes Morden played the role of Tevye from “Fiddler on the Roof” when he sang “If I Were a Rich Man.” Yellowhead Mining must submit a report on alternatives for wet tailings storage at its proposed Harper Creek copper mine, the BC Environmental Assessment Office said. The panel that had investigated the Mt. Polley tailings dam breach had pointed to filtered or dry-stack tailings as best practice. Members of Upper Clearwater Farmers Institute posted “No Trespassing” signs around the Upper Clearwater Hall. The Institute said they were to prevent people from camping overnight by the hall while critics said they were to discourage people from attending the Institute’s annual general meeting. Longtime local resident Murray Stockton asked for more flexibility from authorities for seniors in rural areas after his driver’s license was taken away.

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Group seeks to promote more mountain biking in the Valley Keith McNeill Mountain biking is one of the fastest growing sports in North America and offers tremendous opportunities for tourism, according to Patrick Lucas, a consultant working for Simpcw First Nation. Speaking to Clearwater town council during its April 5 meeting, Lucas said members of Simpcw strongly favor developing a network of trails from McBride to Barriere and Sun Peaks. “The communities need to work together to promote mountain biking,” he said. “In Scotland, seven communities have developed a mountain biking industry that's worth $60 million per year by working together.” Such an approach would tie in with the McBride to Barriere economic development corridor the government is

healthy plus brings in tourist dollars, he said. It also can help attract professionals who value that kind of outdoor lifestyle. He gave as an example a dentist who recently moved to a community in northern B.C. because of the mountain bike trails there. Building and maintainHaving a strong mountain biking culture helps keep local ing trails costs money and requires experienced and residents healthy plus brings in tourist dollars.. trained trail crews. Simpcw First Nation Patrick Lucas members want to develop such a trail crew to serve the entire North Thompson Valley and hope to include non-band members in it, he said. hours long, with good views and high “If you go to Chu Chua you'll see quality rides. They also want good bike mountain bikes everywhere. bThey shops and restaurants, he said. want to develop mountain bike tourism Having a strong mountain bikthroughout their territory,” Lucas said. ing culture helps keep local residents working on, plus with such proposals as the Wells Gray Geopark. First step would be to write a market study and development plan. People are looking for what he called “signature trails” about four to six

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Times Staff Community Futures Thompson Country (CFTC) along with Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and the Barriere and District and Clearwater and District chambers of commerce have announced they will collectively be hosting two small business succession planning workshops in April. These workshops are being offered in response to data collected during Business Walks in 2015 that showed that a significant number of small business owners in the North Thompson were interested in selling or retiring in the next five years. The workshops will be held: • Barriere: April 26, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the North Thompson Volunteer Centre in the Ridge. • Clearwater: April 25, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Dutch Lake Community Centre. According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses, only one-third (35 per cent) of small and medium business owners have planned for their future succession and among those who have a succession plan, the majority are informal, unwritten plans, which have not been shared with the intended successor. These businesses are important to the North Thompson as they provide essential products and services to area residents, create and sustain jobs, and play a large role in contributing to the economic output of the region. These four organizations recognize the importance of proactive small business succession planning, noting that these workshops have been designed to give business owners the information and tools needed to undertake a successful transition. There is no charge to participate, and interested business owners are encouraged to attend whichever date and location suits them best.

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TAKE NOTICE that, in accordance with Sections 204, 205 and 208 of the Community Charter, the “Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel” will hear complaints with respect to errors or omissions on the following parcel tax rolls: 1. District of Clearwater Water System A person who owns a parcel of land included on a parcel tax roll may request that the roll be amended by providing written notice to the District of Clearwater at least 48 hours before the time set for the sitting of the Panel. The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel will sit at 6:30pm on Tuesday May 10th, 2016.

Most lenders look at five factors when determining whether you qualify for a mortgage: income, debts, employment history, credit history and value of the property you wish to purchase. One of the first things a lender will consider is how much of your total income you’ll be spending on housing. This helps the lender decide whether you can comfortably afford a house. A lender will then look at your debts, which generally include monthly house payments as well as payments on all loans, credit cards, child support, etc. A history of steady employment usually within the same job for several years, helps you qualify. But a short history in your current job shouldn’t prevent you from getting a mortgage as long as there have been no gaps in income over the past two years. Good credit is also very important in qualifying for a mortgage. The lender will also want to know that the house is worth the price you plan to pay.

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Virtual walk lets Clearwater residents make memories matter Society of B.C. allows residents to get involved online. All they have to do is visit www.walkforalzheimers.ca and sign up for a Virtual Walk. Residents can then take a stroll with family and friends on Sunday, May 1 and collect pledges, or make a donation to the campaign. Residents can also participate in-person at Walks in Barriere and Kamloops. The Virtual Walk is provincewide, and uses the theme "Make memories matter." "Memories make us who we are,"

Times Staff As many Clearwater families know, dementia doesn’t just affect the person diagnosed. Caregivers, family members and friends are also impacted, and caregiving is often required 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. So it's fitting that Clearwater caregivers are among the honorees for the Investors Group Virtual Walk for Alzheimer’s. The innovative fundraising event for the non-profit Alzheimer

says the society's special events officer, Daphne Tsai. "When you walk, you honor those who have passed and support our work to help provide help and hope for those living with the disease today. Funds raised support programs and services in the community that: • improve the quality of life for people living with dementia and for their families • support other activities like education and public awareness Walk for Alzheimer’s is Canada’s biggest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s disease

and other dementias. Already approximately 747,000 Canadians have the disease, with 70,000 of them living in British Columbia. That number will nearly double in the next 20 years. Residents who are interested in starting a Walk in the community next year can contact Daphne Tsai at dtsai@alzheimerbc.org. For more information on local resources to help families live well with Alzheimer's and other dementias, visit www.alzheimerbc.org.

Vavenby students watch lamb being born Robyn Rexin Students and staff from Vavenby Primary School visited Aveley Ranch on Friday, April 15. It was a beautiful day for the outing. First they went on a hay ride. Then the students went into the orphan lamb pen where the children could pick up the lambs and cuddle them. The children were cautioned to be very gentle with them. On their way to the museum to watch Fay Lutz spin wool, the students went around all of the different pens to see with ewes who had given birth – the pens holding moms and single lambs, the ones with twins, and the ones with triplets.

Vavenby students (l-r) Mercedes Flegel, Nathaniel Weber, Ethan Meidl, Moira Chrystal, and Brayden Busse in the orphan lamb pen with teacher assisstant Rachel Baigioni. Photo by Robyn Rexin

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If losing weight was one of your New Year’s resolutions, how are you doing? One good suggestion to aid in weight-loss is to not eat any food in the evenings until breakfast. Hard to do? Here’s a suggestion: good oral hygiene complements good health. Do your bedtime brushing right after the evening meal. It may discourage you from eating anymore that day otherwise you’ll have to brush and floss again. You don’t hear too much about the “eat your blood type” theory anymore. There is no scientific evidence that if you eat the foods you are told to eat according to your blood type, you will have a healthier life. The real solution is a diet rich in vegetables, red meat at the most twice weekly, fish and minimal processed foods. And the true answer to weight-loss? Take in less calories than you burn. Having trouble swallowing pills? Try this. First take a deep breath and exhale to help you relax. Swallow a sip of water then place the tablet or capsule far back to the back of your tongue. Drink a little water and as you swallow, tilt your head a little down toward your chest. Throwing your head back doesn’t work as well. Some drugs (antihistamines, blood pressure, anti-Parkinson’s, decongestants and water pills) can cause dry mouth. A regular amount of saliva in our mouth is important to rinse food debris from the teeth and gums and help protect the mouth from disease. Talk to our pharmacists if you are concerned about dry mouth. Solving your medication problems is our job. We are happy to serve you.

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June Moilliet, and Valerie Gerber explained the birthing process and what the ewe did naturally after the lamb was born and why, and what the lamb did naturally. The students already understood some of what they had seen and were not sickened by it as

Ferris was reading June's book “Jingles' Adventures” to the class. June told them that when they had been on the hay ride Jingles was in the far field with her own lamb. Jingles was now a mom. At the end of their visit many of the children decided that they wanted to be ranchers. A number of school groups have been coming to tour the ranch. On Wednesday, April 13, there were 65 children present – the Clearwater Racoons and a homeschoolers' group from Clearwater and Kamloops. Telus installs fiberoptic A Telus work group came to Vavenby on Monday, Apr. 11. Fiberoptic lines were being installed to the school so it would have high speed Internet.

(L-r) Mercedes Flegel, Moira Chrystal, Ethan Meidl, and Hunter Chrystal watching Fay Lutz spin wool.

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Community announcements The last date for crib in Vavenby until the fall will be Tuesday, April 26; for darts it will be Thursday, April 28. Both begin at 7 p.m. at the hall. The next community potluck lunch at the Vavenby Christian Church will be on Wednesday, April 27, 11 – 2. There will be no community lunches after June until Oct.

Thompson-Nicola Regional District will be putting on two upcoming events. On April 27 at 7 p.m., there will be a community meeting at Vavenby Hall about what residents would like to see in the new playground. On Saturday, April 30 at 10 a.m. there will be a community work-bee at the park. Hot dogs and refreshments will be provided.

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Break and enter to vacation property Sometime between April 11 and April 12 a vacation property off of Stillwater Road in Avola was broken into. An assortment of items was stolen from the property.

Theft of flat-deck trailer On Tuesday, April 12, a flat-deck 12’ x 6’ u-built trailer was stolen from a residence in Vavenby.

Drug seizure Clearwater RCMP conducted a traffic stop in the Blackpool area. A small amount of marijuana was located inside the vehicle and seized by police. The RCMP are not seeking charges at this time. The driver was issued a violation ticket for speeding.

Excessive speed/vehicle impounded Clearwater RCMP stopped a vehicle for excessive speed of 131 km/hr in a posted 80km/ hr zone just south of Clearwater. The driver was issued a violation ticket for excessive speed and the vehicle was towed to be impounded for seven days.

Cocaine seizure On April 11, Clearwater RCMP stopped

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1-800-222-TIPS Clearwater RCMP Report a vehicle for failing to use the signal light. During the traffic stop a small amount of cocaine was seized from inside the vehicle. No criminal charges are being forwarded by the RCMP at this time.

Prepare for spring Clearwater RCMP would like to remind the general public that the warmer season is fast approaching. Please have your winter tires changed over and replace any cracked windshields.

Police seek information Clearwater RCMP seek the general public’s help pertaining to the investigations of the Avola break and enter as well as the theft of utility trailer from Vavenby. Anyone with information is asked to call the Clearwater RCMP detachment at 250-6742237. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Mountie brings smiles to seniors during traffic stop Barriere Star/Journal A good deed performed by a local RCMP member was reported to the Barriere Star/ Journal recently. “We were driving from Barriere to Vavenby and stopped in Little Fort to fuel up the car,” said the senior couple, explaining the wife now does the driving due to hubby’s eyesight not being what it used to be. “After fuelling we were back on the road again; but at Blackpool we realized their was a police car behind us with lights flashing and that he wanted us to pull over, which we did. “A handsome smiling police officer came to the car and asked to see my wife’s driv-

ers licence,” said the husband, “And she told the officer she wasn’t speeding officer, the car was on cruise control. “The policeman asked us “Where you going?” which we answered, and then he said he was going to check my wife’s license and returned to his police car.” While they waited the couple say they wondered why they had been pulled over, and what was going to happen as they were sure they had done nothing wrong. When the policeman returned to their car he handed the wife her driver’s licence and asked, “Where did you stop last?” To which she answered about fuelling up in Little Fort. “Okay,” said the police offi-

cer with a smile, “I’ll put the gas cap back on your car as I leave.” This surprised and delighted the couple who had not realized the cap had been left at the gas station. The husband offered to put the cap back on himself, but the Mountie said, “No, it’s no problem, I’ll do it as I leave,” which he did. The pair were so impressed with this experience that they contacted the newspaper to share “a good news story about our local police officers”. “We just wanted to share this positive experience,” said the couple who make their home in Barriere, “One of the reasons why we love this community!”

RCMP Central Interior Traffic Services investigate fatal collision Times Staff On Sunday, April 9, at approximately 7:30 a.m. Clearwater RCMP responded to a single vehicle collision on Highway 5 near Birch Island. Investigators determined that a northbound sedan had left the highway, went

down an embankment and stuck several trees before overturning. The driver, a 61-year-old male, was found deceased at the scene and had not been wearing a seatbelt. His wife, who had been a passenger in the vehicle, was transported to the Clearwater Hospital

by ambulance and treated for minor injuries. She has since been released. An RCMP collision re-constructionist attended the scene. Central Interior Traffic Services has taken over the investigation. The RCMP are asking that anyone

who may have witnessed the collision please contact the Central Interior Traffic Services at 250-674-2237. BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of the man who died as Gary Dwayne Flath, aged 61, of Okanagan Falls.

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Clearwater Guiders find welcome in Japan Kay Knox The story began in England in the summer of 1990. Along with two other Guiders and seven teenaged Pathfinders from the Kootenays, I attended an International Girl Guide/Girl Scout camp near Aylesbury, England. Here, in our sub-camp, we became friends with Akiko Nishikawa, then 19 years old, from Hamamatsu, Japan. Two years later, Akiko came to the Kootenays for a hiking/camping trip. Through her mother, Asako Nishikawa, we have kept in touch over the intervening years. Asako sent calendars, pins and trinkets depicting Girl Scouts in Japan and photos of their troupe. A few years ago I passed these along to Guider Jean Nelson of Clearwater, along

with Asako’s address. Soon, letters were being mailed back and forth between Clearwater’s Girl Guides and members of Troop 24 in Hamamatsu. Yoriko Hokai, also of Clearwater, was invaluable in assisting with translations and more. Jean’s next achievement was in arranging for four of these Girl Scouts and one leader to come from Japan to attend a large Girl Guide camp in Enderby in 2014. After this camp, called SOAR, the girls and their leader, Naomi Yamamoto, came to Clearwater for home-stay. Their activities were reported in this newspaper on July 31, 2014. One of the girls, Manaka, is Akiko’s daughter. “Want to go to Japan?” Jean and I said to each other about a year ago. Emails went back and forth arranging this con-

nection with our “Sisters in Guiding” in Hamamatsu. It all came true as seen in the photo of the welcoming party. These are the four girls who came with Naomi to BC; Akiko and I had no trouble recognizing each other. Fusako, with her considerable skills in English, helped in making all the arrangements. Shown in a separate photo is Asako Nishikawa – who had been outside the station making sure her car was not towed away. Once our luggage was aboard, she drove us to the thoughtfully prepared welcoming ceremony with more girls and leaders. Following that, we went to her traditional Japanese home where Jean and I stayed – sleeping on the floor on futons. Many more enjoyable events involving girls and leaders continued for the next few days. It feels as if the circle has been completed.

A welcoming party stands at the foot of the steps at Hamamatsu Railway Station in Japan on April 1 (not an April Fool’s Day Joke!). Pictured are (back, l-r) Fusako Isai (helpful translator), Jean Nelson (Guider in Clearwater), Naomi Yamamoto (Girl Scout leader who came with the girls to Clearwater), (front, l-r) Rina Aoshima, Kozue Hirade, Manaka Ishino, Maiko Ueno, (Girl Scouts who were all in Clearwater in late July, 2014), and Akiko (nee Nishikawa) Ishino, whom Kay Knox met in England in 1990. Photo by Kay Knox

Student lands UN internship in Geneva Times Staff Emma Persad, who graduated from Clearwater Secondary School four years ago, has been awarded two international internships this summer, including one for three months with the United Nations in Geneva. According to information from the Inside TRU website, Persad has just completed her honors degree in cellular, molecular and microbial biology at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops. “Ever since I toured the UN headquarters when I was on a Rotary Youth Exchange, I knew I wanted to combine my interest in the medical field and helping people, with international policy,” Persad is quoted as saying. Persad’s first internship is with the International Association of Students in Economic and Commercial

Former CSS student Emma Persad wraps herself in a Canadian flag while visiting Paris on a Rotary exchange a few years ago. She is returning to Europe for two international internships this summer. Times file photo

Sciences (AIESEC), a global not-for-profit organization that fosters engagement and skill development for youth. AIESEC is also an affiliate of the UN, as a partner of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). “My position with AIESEC is assisting with language skills (English and French) in the context of refugee integration. It will include helping refugees with cover letters and resumés,” said Persad, who will be with the organization for six weeks. Persad became interested in refugees’ challenges through her work with the TRU chapter of World University Service Canada (which she co-founded). WUSC-TRU is currently championing for funds to support a TRU student refugee initiative. On June 1, Persad will switch gears (and daily commuter trains), as she begins

her three-month post at the UN, which grants just 250 internships to over 3,000 applicants worldwide. As an intern in Public Information for theUN Environmental Program (UNEP), she will work on communications related to developing countries’ sustainability initiatives. “I am very interested in international relations, specifically in the health field. Although my UN internship is in communications, it will still expose me to international policy and how organizations like the UN operate.” And she is no stranger to Europe. “I love Switzerland—I spent a semester there with the TRU Study Abroad program. It’s also a major center for international organizations and is ultimately where I see myself working after medical school,” noted Persad.

Persad also knows a thing or two about the UN. In the last two years, she has attended four Model UN Conferences in Zurich, Brussels, Paris and Moscow. Each conference—hosted in mock UN style—sees several hundred delegates debate assigned topics as a representative of an assigned country. Her presentation on Slovenia and International Security took top honors at the 800-delegate Paris conference. Following a brief break this September, Persad will begin medical school at the University of Central Lancashire in England. She plans to intersperse her five-year medical-surgical program with further international opportunities. “Next summer I hope to volunteer abroad in South America, and after that, complete an internship or two with the World Health Organization,” she said.

Mineral exploration will “slump” in 2016, says goelogist Cam Fortems, Kamloops This Week The south-central Interior is home to five metals mines and prospectors are exploring for the next big find. At the recent Kamloops Exploration Group’s annual conference,

Jim Britten, regional geologist for the Ministry of Energy and Mines, presented an update on mining and mineral exploration in an area that stretches from the U.S. border north to Quesnel. There are five operating mines, including Highland Valley Copper and

New Afton close to the city, two projects in the environmentalapproval process and another 50 junior exploration projects. Of the two projects, only Ajax remains in the approval process. Yellowhead Mining Inc. placed its Harper Creek project, near Vavenby in the North

Thompson, on hold in October when it ran out of money. “They’re the only two with legs at the moment,” Britten said of Ajax and Harper Creek. Harper Creek is a larger deposit than Ajax, with a 28-year proposed mine life versus 18. Its estimated capital cost is

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conference there are about 50 junior projects, 10 of those classified as “major” with considerable drilling and large budgets. Targets include traditional copper and gold but also industrial minerals and jade. Close to Kamloops, junior companies are look-

ing at deposits just north of Merritt off the Coquihalla Highway, the IIke project, as well as the Bonaparte Gold project on the plateau northeast of the city. Overall, Britten forecasted mineral exploration in the region will be “slumping somewhat in 2016.”

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Bailey Stokes (l) and Jenny Panko perform a skit about a teen and her mother after the teen's boyfriend drove while drunk with her in the car. They were taking part in "Betweenity", one of two short plays put on by After Hour Theatre last week in the Pit at Clearwater Secondary School.

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Cam Fortems, Kamloops This Week Discovery of whitenose syndrome in a dead bat found in the Seattle area has alarmed people. Jullet Craig, coordinator of the B.C. Community Bat Program, called the find “worrisome.” “We knew this deadly fungus that kills bats was moving westward across North America,” she said in a statement. “But we thought we had many years to prepare.” There is no known treatment for whitenose syndrome, which is wiping out bat populations in Eastern Canada. Kamloops’ surrounding grassland and forested landscapes are home to an estimated 14 of 17 species in B.C. The bat program is asking residents to watch for dead bats. If found, they should be bagged using gloves and placed in the freezer, with the find reported by calling 1-855-579-5733.

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Above: Tom Cuthbert as Simon Gascoyne and Alex Arduini as Cynthia Muldoon get up close and personal with each other during the play. Left: An outraged Major Magnus Muldoon, played by Neal Broswick, points to the audience. All photos by Keith McNeill

Steve Raschke (l) and Richard Stroh play the roles of Birdboot and Moon, two critics who comment on the play within a play - and have their own roles in it. For more photos of both plays, go to www.clearwatertimes. com.

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Court rules Métis, non-status Indians are federal responsibility Dale Bass, Kamloops This Week The texts and emails starting arriving early Thursday of last week for Jeannie Cardinal, thanks to a group of jurists in Ottawa who confirmed the federal government has a responsibility for Métis and nonstatus Indians in Canada. “This is a good day,” the executive director of Kamloops’ White Buffalo Aboriginal and Metis Health Society said of the landmark ruling. “I’ve had a lot of emails and texts from elders who say they want to cry.“ Thursday’s unanimous ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada ended a 17-year legal journey for Métis and non-status Indians, one begun in 1999 by Harry Daniels, then-president of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP), along with Leah

Gardner, a non-status Anishinaabe woman, and Terry Joudrey, a non-status Mi’kmaq man. Daniels died 12 years ago. They had argued that with neither provincial nor federal governments accepting jurisdiction over their communities, they had fallen through the cracks and were not receiving proper education, health care or social services. The case finally went to trial in 2011 and saw the federal court declare they fall under federal jurisdiction and have the right to negotiate access to federal programs and services. Following a federal government appeal of the ruling, the lower court’s decision was upheld for Métis, but not for non-status Indians. The CAP appealed that ruling to the

Supreme Court of Canada and a dozen intervenors, including provincial governments and other aboriginal organizations, became involved. The federal government’s position was the Constitution did not intend Métis to be part of section 91(24) of that document, the section that spells out that Indians are its exclusive jurisdiction. Cardinal said the ruling gives the two communities access to education, land claims and hunting rights, all details that will need to be resolved in coming months. In Ottawa, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau vowed to work alongside both communities moving forward. “Now we can walk together with Métis pride we’ve always had in our hearts,” Cardinal said, noting Métis were the most disadvantaged of the aboriginal population.

“Now we actually have a place.” The process for someone to be identified as a Métis or non-status Indian is detailed and requires genealogical documentation linking a person to aboriginal ties. Most people look for linkage to the Red River area of Manitoba, site of the 1869 rebellion led by Métis leader Louis Riel, but there are many other Métis with links not associated with that part of the country, Cardinal said, so a process will be required to help confirm their status. She suggested the best sources of information for Métis in the Kamloops area would be the B.C. Métis Federation (info@ BCMetis.com, 1-604-638-7220) or the Métis Nation B.C. (1-800-940-1150). The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples can be contacted at reception@abo-peoples.org or 1-888-997-9927.

April 22 West Fraser plant in Hinton recovers lignin EDMONTON/CNW/ - Alberta is home to the first commercial-scale plant in Canada to extract a natural substance in trees called lignin for the development of sustainable new valueadded products. West Fraser, a diversified forest products company with operations across Western Canada, has built the new plant at its pulp mill in Hinton, Alta. The $30-million plant – made possible through joint funding by industry and government – began production in March. Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions (AI Bio) awarded West Fraser a $3-million innovation grant. The provincial portion was leveraged with investments from West Fraser and federal government sources. AI Bio's funding agreement with West Fraser includes a provision for the company to contribute $1.5 million into a "lignin research fund." West Fraser will develop the use of lignin as a natural adhesive in its engineered wood products – as a renewable substitute for certain synthetic resin components currently derived from fossil fuels. Examples of other potential applications include green chemicals (bio alternatives to petroleum-based chemicals), thermoplastic composites (advanced mouldable materials), and packaging. Ted Seraphim, president and CEO of West Fraser, said the company recognizes the strategic importance of continuing to develop the company in a manner that fully utilizes the forest resource.

"Lignin is an opportunity to expand our product line and recover the maximum value from our fibre and our manufacturing process," Seraphim said. "This technology has the potential to be a new product offering for all pulp mills in Canada. In addition, it is a sustainable choice. Every tonne of lignin substituted in phenol-formaldehyde resin prevents a tonne of CO2 emissions from entering the atmosphere," he said. Lignin is the natural compound in trees that gives wood its strength. It is one of the most abundant organic polymers on Earth. Scientists worldwide have been researching potential valueadded uses for this renewable biomass and how to extract it economically. Pulp mills usually burn the "black liquor" (byproduct from the pulping operation, consisting of lignin and spent chemicals) as a fuel source for the mill. West Fraser will divert a portion of the black liquor and extract high-purity lignin using a proprietary process. The Hinton facility is the first commercial-scale implementation of this new technology. Initially, West Fraser plans to market lignin as a natural replacement for certain components of phenol-formaldehyde, a synthetic resin that is widely used as an adhesive in engineered wood products, such as plywood, oriented strandboard and laminated veneer lumber. West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips and energy with facilities in Western Canada and the southern United States.

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Sports Girls learn soccer skills Lindsay Andersen, a Grade 8 student at Clearwater Secondary School, makes a throw-in during a girls soccer practice at the school recently. The team, which is made up of players from grades 8 to 12, played its first game on Monday against Ashcroft. It has only one home game this season – on May 2 at 4 p.m. There are three other teams in their league: Barriere, St. Ann's and Ashcroft. The team will host be a tournament at CSS on May 6/7.

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Both the junior and senior teams of the North Thompson Spartans have had strong starts to their seasons, according to Gabe Francis, one of the coaches. The two rugby teams are made up of players from both Clearwater and Barriere secondary schools. The Juniors started their season on April 12 with a 48-0 win over Sahali. “We will see Sahali again next week; they have some strong athletes and great coaches,” Francis warned. “We need to keep improving to keep being successful.” During the game, John Proulx had a strong debut with three tries. Nathan Jensen ran powerfully and scored his first two tries, while Mason Wadlegger had one. Keanen Bromley had

Members of the North Thompson Spartan junior and senior rugby teams form a circle at the end of a practice at Clearwater Secondary School recently. The team includes players from Barriere as well.

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two and was 4/8 kicking converts. “Everyone got tackled, and I think everyone made tackles,” Francis added. On April 14, the Spartan Seniors took a page out of the junior boys' book and pitched a shutout in a 13-a-side match

against Norkam. Final score was 50-0. Karter Romeo supplied four tries, Tristan Holt, John Proulx, Cole Stone, and Austin Richardson supplied singles. Karter Romeo and Timo Menard were strong off the tee, converting five of eight tries.

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“Strong play from all the boys and fantastic debuts for the new players,” said Francis. The junior and senior Spartans both faced Sahali during games at Clearwater Secondary on Tuesday. Look for results in a later issue of the Times.

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Public urged to help protect communities from wildfires BC Wildfire Service KAMLOOPS – Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson is urging all British Columbians to do their part this year to help prevent wildfires and reduce fire risks, including using FireSmart principles to help protect homes and communities. Many parts of British

Columbia are experiencing unseasonably warm and dry conditions this spring. BC Wildfire Service crews have responded to 59 wildfires since April 1, 2016, almost all of which were caused by people. Fire prevention is a shared responsibility of the B.C. government, local governments, industry, stakeholders and individuals. Wildfires caused by people

unnecessarily divert firefighting crews and resources from naturally occurring fires. Homeowners are encouraged to safeguard their properties from wildfire threats by using FireSmart principles. By reducing the amount of flammable material around their homes and providing more open space where firefighters can work, private property owners can help slow

Good questions lead to great faith – Did Jesus really exist? Think on These Things

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MP McLeod responds to medical assisted dying legislation

Every year, For these folks, faith is not just before Easter, merely a matter of the head, some Maclean’s usually runs intellectual exercise that can be be in an advanced state of Submitted a cover story that has proved or disproved by point and irreversible decline in capasomething to do with counter-point debate. Faith is a bility. OTTAWA – Cathy By Rev. Brian faith or religion or matter of the heart, it is has more Krushel “The dissenting report McLeod, Member of spirituality. It is often to do with trust, and is a way of that was produced by Parliament for Kamloopsprovocative or controbeing and seeing that changes us Trinity Shared Members of Parliament Thompson-Cariboo and the way we are in the world. versial and this year Ministry from the Conservative party responded recently to the Progressive Christianity has was no exception. included recommendations introduction of Bill C-14, never been big on a literal readings of the scriptures. A stereotypical picture of a long hair, bearded to exclude minors, include Medical Assistance in The fact that things may not have occurred exactly as European-looking Jesus cut up into puzzle pieces stringent safeguards to proDying. reported in the New Testament has never been much appears on the cover alongside a question printed in tect those with underlying “This past year constitularge block letters: Did Jesus Really Exist? That’s certain of a challenge, in fact, it might even bolster our faith medical health challenges; ents have told me how highthat much more. If it can be shown that the testimony to garner some attention and sell a few magazines! and recognize the risks ly complex and deeply sensiof the writers differs from what exactly happened, The article uses the most recent research into meminvolved with advanced tive this issue is for them,” doesn’t that – paradoxically and in light of this memory and recall to ask the question of what might have directives,” stated McLeod. said McLeod. “I promised ory research – make it more credible, “realistic” and been the original events of Jesus’ life and the actual “All of these recommendathat I would analyze this reliable? words of his mouth that were later written down, tions were included in Bill legislation thoroughly in The precise detail of most any particular historiwords and stories which, as they appear in the New C-14.” hopes that it addressed some Testament, are thought by many Christians to be indis- cal event is not ultimately what makes it important, “Going forward, I will be of their very serious conbut what that event comes to represent and how it is putable. studying the complexity of cerns.” remembered. It is the meaning that we draw from an But for an ever increasing number of progressive this legislation, particularly The legislation states that Christians, the questions and claims raised by Maclean’s event that makes it significant. the protection of vulnerthere should be a choice “Did Jesus really exist?” is a provocative question are nothing new, nor are they very contentious. able populations and the of medically-assisted death that raises many questions and creates all sorts of great What has come to be known as “the quest for the conscience rights of workers for adults who are suffering discussion but it is not a question whose answer causes historical Jesus” dates back to the mid-1800s and and institutions in the health intolerably and for whom our faith to stand or fall. has seen several revivals since. The most recent quest care sector. I look forward death is reasonably foreseeIt helps us to know better the content of our faith, involved the work of the Jesus Seminar, a group of to participating and listenable. Those eligible to seek discover its subtle nuances, and deepen our appreciaabout 150 scholars that was active in the 1980s and 90s. ing to the debate at second that help must be mentally tion of the Holy. That is very valuable. Honest inquiry The findings that Maclean’s reports adds a new reading prior to making my competent, 18 or older, have always is. dimension to this quest. Knowing that memory is a decision on how to vote,” a serious and incurable dis– Rev. Brian Krushel is pastor/priest/minister of the quite malleable and easily shaped and influenced, what ease, illness or disability and concluded McLeod. Trinity Shared Ministry in Clearwater. does that do to the accuracy and validity of the New Testament writings which were composed anywhere between 30 and 80 years after the death of Jesus? Skeptics might say that it negates their authenticYour places ity and reliability and reduces them to nothing more Non-denominational congregation in fellowship with than fanciful tales or imaginative legends. of worship Others take a more reasoned and less pessimistic the broader Christian community in the area. approach, seeing nothing about the conclusions of Meeting at: 11 Lodge Drive Clearwater this research that contradicts the New Testament Wayne Richardson (Pastor) Seventh-Day claim that Jesus is the Christ and a unique revelation Adventist Sunday of God. Clearwater Living CLEARWATER Worship Service Church NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY Streams Christian Pastor John Masigan 10 am Fellowship Dan Daase - Pastor

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Photography from both ends of the Earth Vavenby's Hilda Reimer stands with some of the photos she has on display during her “Poles Apart” photography exhibit in the art gallery at Dutch Lake Community Centre. The photos were taken during trips to Antarctica and the Canadian Arctic where she has worked in various tourism operations and mining camps. Interestingly, a resident of Blackpool recognized the women in the two photos behind Reimer, which were taken in Cambridge Bay. The exhibit is being held Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays until April 28, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Editor The Hope Standard, a once a week, award winning community newspaper has an opening for an editor/ reporter. Reporting to the publisher, the editor/reporter will be instrumental in guiding the overall strategic direction of the Hope Standard. The successful candidate will possess above average leadership skills, will be a strong communicator, pay attention to detail and can work under pressure in a deadline driven environment. This person will have the ability to perform editorial tasks and contribute to the editorial content both in print and online. Strong design skills with knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and iMovie are required. The editor will have a passion for, and is comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism including diverse writing capabilities and advanced photography and video skills. You have a track record of turning around well-written, fact-based, concise, well-produced content quickly, for posting online immediately—with collateral (text, photos and video). You have demonstrable skills in all aspects of web journalism and a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.). Candidates should have a diploma/degree in journalism, or a related field. The Hope Standard is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest privately held, independent newspaper company with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Those interested should email a resume, writing samples and a cover letter to: Carly Ferguson, Publisher publisher@theprogress.com Deadline for applications is 5:00pm Sunday April 24, 2016.

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The families of Kyle Gerard announce his sudden and tragic passing on April 2, 2016 in Whitecourt, Alberta. Kyle was 33 years old. Left to mourn his loss and treasure all that he was, is his loving family: Parents, David (Donna MacDonald) Gerard of Kitwanga, BC, Linda (Craig) Wittenberg of Penticton, BC, Son Christian Lee Gerard of Quincy, Illinois, Fiancé Tiffany Pittman of Hinton, AB, brother, Jesse (Ginny) Gerard of Kelowna, BC, Kyle’s sisters, Alicia (Shane) Gerard of Kitwanga, BC and Jenna-Dee (Dan) Gerard of Hinton, AB. Also surviving are grandparents, Gary Gerard and Dorothy Gerard of 100 Mile House, BC, grandparents, Sharon (Tom) Ruston of Clearwater, BC, and Uncle Kelly Ruston of Prince George, BC, nieces and nephews, Zaydan, Aspen, Ava, Bella and Patience. Kyle will also be forever remembered by many more nieces, nephews, cousins and many close friends all over Canada. Kyle was predeceased by his grandparents, Melford and Gloria Solhjell, great grandparents, Steve Dunn, Rena Zurba, and step grandfather Garry Ruston. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life was held on April 16, 2016 at the A.S.A.P. shop in Hinton, Alberta located at 156 Steele Crescent, Hinton, AB at 1:00 PM. The family suggests that, if desired, a donation can be made in Kyle’s memory to Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation for the Prairies and NWT Region, Suite 1800, 10250 101 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 3P4. To leave a condolence online, please visit our website at www.mountainrose.ca.

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