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Dodgeball Madness helps grad class Jodie Phillips (l) and Tanya Chapman team up to throw simultaneously during Dodgeball Madness at Clearwater Secondary School on Friday evening, March 11. A total of 10 teams entered – six competitive and four non-competitive (just wanted to come out for fun). Team Wannabes won first place and the Average Joe’s team took second. The tourney was a fundraiser for the grads. It was the second event this year but the first of its kind as far as organizers know. The organizers would like to see next year’s grad class do it again, as it was a great community event. Although Phillips, Chapman and the other members of their team looked as if they were taking things very seriously, they participated in the non-competitive class. Photo by Keith McNeill

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(L-r) Sherri Heier and Sandy MacDonald of Clearwater Rotary present a $5,000 cheque from Rotary to Heather Adamson, Debbi Mayer and Roger Mayer of the splash park committee recently. Photo by Keith McNeill

Before the snow arrived in the fall of 2015, residents might have noticed the land clearing that occurred in Weyerhaeuser Pioneer Park behind Buy-Low Foods. This clearing was in preparation for the development of the Clearwater splash park that is set to open this summer. Thanks to the generous donations of Wadlegger Logging, coordinated by Hans Wadlegger, the clearing was completed successfully before winter set in. The community partnerships that have rallied to see this project become a reality are a testament to the connectivity and generosity of the people who live here and a genuine sense of caring for the well-being of children

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and their families. Currently plans are ramping up to get the site ready for the installation of the park, which will begin sometime in May. The goal is for the park to be open and ready for use in July. The oversight of the installation of the splash park development is coordinated by a sub-committee of the local Success By 6 initiative and the District of Clearwater. Early Years community development coordinator Heather Adamson and chief administrative officer Leslie Groulx are working in partnership to get everything lined up with the municipality, engineers and local contractors, many of whom are donating much of their time in-kind to see the project to completion. Project founders Debbie and Roger Mayer continue to lead

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the local fundraising efforts with help from longstanding friends and family who are passionate about the project. The Mayers are coordinating a silent auction fundraiser that will be held on April 29 and 30 at the North Thompson Sportsplex to help raise the remaining amount of funds required to complete the project. Please contact Roger and Debbie at 250-674-3690 to donate an item for the fundraiser. Donations continue to be gratefully accepted to assist with the cost of the Splash Park, including the Phase 2 plans to add more water features and beautification additions to the park. Donations can be dropped off at the Yellowhead Community Services head office at 612 Park Drive.

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Survey is just the beginning of Upper Clearwater process Keith McNeill Those people wishing to end the grant-in-aid for the Upper Clearwater Hall will have several hoops to jump through to achieve their goal, according to Carol Schaffer, ThompsonNicola Regional District director for Area A (Wells Gray Country). The TNRD is presently conducting a survey of the 86 property owners

of Upper Clearwater to determine if they want the regional district to carry out a vote (by petition) to determine the future of the grant-in-aid. The TNRD presently collects $5,000 per year to help support the hall, which amounts to about $40 per year for the average assessment in the service area. “If the opinion of the people is over 50 per

cent to eliminate the grantin-aid, then the TNRD will initiate a legal process called the petition public assent process,” Schaffer said. Under the petition public assent process, single petition forms would be sent (usually by mail) to the property owners in the Upper Clearwater Hall grant-in-aid service area. Those wishing the grant-in-aid to end would

need to submit them to the TNRD. Those wishing the grant-in-aid to continue would not need to do anything. “Approval is received if valid petitions are submitted before the deadline from 50 per cent of the property owners and the assessed value of those properties is 50 per cent of the net taxable value of all land and improvements within the service

area – also known as double majority,” Schaffer explained. The petition public assent process is a formal legal procedure set out in the Local Government Act and the Community Charter. Typically, but not always, petitions are used as the public assent process for small services areas.. A similar petition public assent process was used

to bring in the grant-inaid service for the Upper Clearwater Hall in 2004. Critics have complained since then because the process was extended several times past the deadline plus a list of property owners who had not mailed in petition forms was released to the proponents – who then went door-to-door to persuade those who had not sent in petition forms to do so.

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Forest stewardship gets more funding Times Staff About five years ago District of Clearwater carried out several forest fuel reduction projects in and around Clearwater and Vavenby. More than $2.3 million obtained from Union of BC Municipalities was spent. However, nothing has been done since then to maintain the areas treated, much less treat critical areas (including private land) that were missed. Recently, the provincial government announced $85 million for wildfire risk reduction and another $12 million for forest fertilization, site surveys and site preparation. “I am pleased that the government continues to invest in our forest land base, which is so important to our valley,” commented Clearwater town councillor Barry Banford. “I hope that funding aimed at fireproofing communities will now allow private landowners to access funding to address fire risks on their property. This would allow some areas around our community to be treated and reduce the risks from wildfires,” he said. Before he retired, Banford was operations manager at Clearwater Forest District. The town councillor noted that Clearwater has been very successful in conducting fuel management

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activities to fireproof our community in the past. However, the current funding for fuel management activities does not allow for follow up surveys and maintenance of treated stands. “Hopefully, the increased funding will allow for this so that initial investments will not be lost over time,” he said. Banford added that, to date, funding for stand rehabilitation has been targeting stands damaged by mountain pine beetle. “I hope the new programs will increase the stands that qualify for this funding,” he said. “This

would allow the rehabilitation of ment and forest rehabilitation Local forest products businessthousands of hectares for decaactivities to promote desired wildes will have opportunities to purlife habitat characteristics. dent cedar/hemlock stands, which chase the timber, roadside debris • FireSmart program: Raising would increase longterm harvest and other forest fibre resulting awareness among local governlevels and reduce wildfire risks.” from these activities, at market ments and rural property owners Forests, Lands and Natural prices. This will, in turn, support about steps they can take to proResource Operations Minister rural employment. tect their homes from wildfire. Steve Thomson provided details The work of the Forest Forest fuel reduction projects of the new Forest Enhancement Enhancement Society of B.C. carried out in and near Clearwater will help meet the goal of a Society of BC in his keynote and Vavenby about five years ago speech during the Association of sustainable and reliable timber were done under the Strategic BC Forest Professionals annual supply under the Forest Sector Wildfire Prevention Initiative. The Competitiveness Strategy and general meeting held recently. program, which is administered by aligns with the ministry's other The new wildfire money will the Union of BC Municipalities, be distributed by the new Forest programs designed to enhance Enhancement Society of BC while focuses on reducing the wildfire B.C.'s forests, most notably risk in the two-kilometre wildland- Forests for Tomorrow, Land the enhanced silviculture funds urban interface surrounding comwill mostly go through Forests for Based Investment Strategy and Tomorrow. munities. integrated silviculture strategies. Thomson said that the new With its latest $10-million comAs part of Budget 2016, the society will concentrate on the fol- mitment, government has provided ministry's Land Based Investment $78 million to this initiative since Strategy will see an increase of lowing: 2004. $12 million for 2016-17. Most • Wildfire risk reduction: Fuel The Forest Enhancement 2/26/07 of3:44 the increase will go management activities such as BaseJournalRONA2007_Ang PM Page 1 toward Society of B.C. will complement Forests for Tomorrow, translatthinning, pruning and removing the efforts of the Strategic Wildfire ing into increased fertilization woody debris from forests, espePrevention Initiative by supporting cially those impacted by the moun8,000 PM to 20,000 and BaseJournalRONA2007_Ang 2/26/07 of 3:44 Pagehectares 1 critical wildfire prevention work tain pine beetle infestation, to providing for additional surveys outside of interface areas and pro- and site preparation to plant 28 reduce wildfire risks in key areas. viding a landscape-level approach The recently updated Provincial million seedlings annually by Strategic Threat Analysis will pro- to wildfire risk reduction. 2019-20. vide guidance for potential treatments. • Forest rehabilitation: Clearing stands damaged by wildfire, or at high risk from wildfire, and reforesting them. • Wildlife habitat restoration: Designing fuel manage-

Municipality calls for more meat slaughtering options Keith McNeill District of Clearwater council feels there should be more livestock slaughtering options available for North Thompson farmers. During their March 1 meeting, town councillors voted to ratify a “Meat to Table” resolution to be taken to the upcoming Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) convention. If approved there, the resolution would then go to the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) convention for provincial support. The resolution urges the provincial government to change the policy on allowing unlimited Class E licenses (slaughter own animals for direct sale to consumer within the regional district only) and a minimum number of Class D licenses (slaughter own and other people's animals for retail and direct sales within the region-

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What we can learn from a Basic Income Guarantee pilot Improving health may be one of the most important outcomes

BC Hydro backs out of its meter promises Editor, The Times:

Re: BC Hydro’s recent notice on “expired meters” I am deeply disturbed at how far BC Hydro will go to achieve its ends. Despite assurances that those who did not wish a EMF-pulsating smart meter on their houses could, for a price, retain their own analog meters, BC Hydro once again has reneged on its promise and is now informing these customers (some of who had faithfully paid their bills for some 50 years or more) — is notifying these customers who have been paying monthly extortion fees of $35 in the last few years

to keep their own analog meters — that they will now have to accept a non-analog meter. Of course, they aren’t referred to as analog meters; they are, in BC Hydro terms, “legacy meters”, and their latest ruse is to force all customers into a new contract “by default.” Never mind that a meter reader will still have to pay a call to read the newly installed meter; to add insult to injury, we will be charged another fee to exchange the very meter that we have been paying to keep! Does anyone remember the “choice” we were given — to

keep our meter, or to ‘choose’ a smart meter or a ‘radio-off’ meter? Apparently that choice has been revoked, with no refund of the extortion fee. For some people, electricity is an essential life service. Medical appliances such as oxygen, electrical well pumps or, one could argue, even heat and light in the winter, carry no argument with BC Hydro, who hold all the aces. I’m beginning to doubt that David will hold out against this greedy corporate giant.

Petrina Gregson Upper Clearwater, B.C.

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TORONTO, Ont./ Troy Media/ - The Basic Income Guarantee is having a moment. Hot on the heels of Quebec's plans to work towards a basic income guarantee and a Globe and Mail editorial board endorsement came an announcement last week of a pilot as part of Ontario's provincial budget. On that very day, Senator Art Eggleton in Ottawa tabled a motion that the Senate of Canada encourage the federal government to do the same. The Basic Income Guarantee (BIG) is a strategy for poverty reduction that is simpler and more effective than our existing social assistance systems. Quite simply, individuals whose incomes fall below a certain level get topped up to a level that would meet basic needs. This streamlined approach would replace existing social assistance programs, and would provide much-needed income security for the increasing numbers of Canadians in precarious and part-time work. If designed correctly, it should also eliminate some of the perverse incentives of the "welfare wall" that institutionalize poverty in Canada. A series of pilot projects now seems inevitable. So what should we hope to learn from those pilots? In the past, much of the focus of BIG pilots and experiments has been on labour market outcomes. The intention is to design programs that will provide income security without discouraging work. The benefits of a BIG include that individuals face fewer barriers getting back into the workforce than they do from social assistance, and they do not fall into deep poverty if they are unable to find employment immediately. So labour market effects will need to be examined, but thoughtfully. Canada's prior experiment with a BIG, the Mincome experiment in Manitoba in the 1970s, found that a BIG did not cause people to stop working - with two important exceptions. The first was women with infants at home, who effectively used the BIG to purchase maternity leave. We should expect a different response from women in modern-day Canada, where maternity leave benefits are much more extensive. But where child care and other supports for working parents are insufficient, we may see responses to a BIG that will show us those cracks in the system.

The other group whose employment levels decreased under Mincome was teenage boys. A closer look reveals that with a basic income guarantee, male high school students were more likely to make the decision to stay in school until graduation. Given the Ontario government's aim of increasing graduation rates and the need for a highly educated population, it will be important to understand how people's labour market decisions interact with other important decisions, like the decision to improve their skills and buy a better long-term future for themselves and their families. But a BIG has potential effects well beyond the labour market. Some of the most important outcomes that should be examined in a pilot are health outcomes. Poverty is the biggest determinant of health; we should expect to see significant improvements in health among recipients of a BIG. For example, the Mincome data showed that under a BIG, hospital visits dropped by 8.5 per cent. This included fewer emergency room visits from car crashes and domestic abuse, and fewer mental health visits. In Ontario today, these indicators along with others - such as low birth weight, avoidable hospitalizations, and health system expenditures - are already measured, and a close look at the impact of a BIG on those metrics must be included in a basic income pilot. Finally, in designing this pilot, the diversity of Ontario's population will need to be taken into account. Ontario's pilot will need to include inner city, rural, and suburban populations, and also take into account the province's social and cultural diversity. The differential impacts of the intervention on various populations will yield knowledge essential to the successful implementation of a basic income program that meets the needs of our most vulnerable neighbours. The Ontario government's plans to pilot a Basic Income Guarantee should be applauded. Now the hard work begins of designing our evaluation to reflect the full aspirations of a 21st century Canada.

– Laura Anderson is a researcher at Wellesley Institute. Dr. Danielle Martin is an advisor with EvidenceNetwork.ca, Vice-President at Women's College Hospital and author of Better Now: 6 Big Ideas to Improve the Health of all Canadians, to be released by Penguin Canada in 2017.

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Do you think Donald Trump will be the next president of the United States?

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Music Guild plans busy summer of events Editor, The times:

The North Thompson Music Guild will be hosting several events for the town of Clearwater this year. Last year we hosted nine events on Thursday evenings in July and August, as well as Natalie McMaster and Donnell Leahy in November at Dutch Lake Community Center. This year it is our hope to host one or

two large events, along with Thursday evenings in July and August. The first of our large events this year will be ABRA Cadabra, an ABBA tribute band from Vancouver. This event will be held at Dutch Lake Community Center on April 28, 7-9 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The event will open with the Junior James Gang, our local high school band. ABRA Cadabra has been touring the

world for over 15 years, helping audiences of all ages and cultures re-live and celebrate the timeless and uplifting music of ABBA. The group has performed for the PNE and the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, Kelowna Community Center, Sagebrush Theatre, Kamloops, Canada Cup of Curling, Centennial Theatre, North Vancouver, the prime minister and

the royal family in Malaysia, Jimmy Choo, Universal Studios Orlando, Florida, Monterrey and Woodstock Plaza, Mexico, and countless Rotary events, charity galas, corporate events and many others. Proceeds from this event will go towards promoting music in Clearwater.

Barb Hall, member North Thompson Music Guild

Funeral home will remain in Clearwater Editor, The Times:

In the next few days a “For Sale” sign will appear outside the funeral home in Clearwater. My wife Avril and I have decided to downsize if we can. There are two reasons for this. First, I am spending most of my time in Kamloops these days, as we establish our third funeral home location. Secondly, it has become clear over the past few years that we no longer require a building as large as the one at 73 Taren Drive. We would like to emphasize, however, that we have already

begun to look for a smaller building in Clearwater, and will move our funeral home operations to that new location in Clearwater once our current building sells. I am writing this letter to the newspaper because it is very important to us to reassure the Valley that we will not be shutting down funeral home operations here. We plan to continue in Clearwater but on a smaller scale. We owe so much to this Valley. When we moved here in 2005 the only people we even

vaguely knew were Earl and Fay Jones of Vavenby. In 2004, Earl had come to our home in Summerland to prepare our furnace for the winter. When he heard we were planning to move somewhere in BC to open a funeral home, he suggested Clearwater! Ever since Avril and I arrived in Clearwater in 2005, people have been so kind and supportive to us. It began with the incredible hospitality of realtors Earl and TJ Hain. These total strangers not only helped us find the property we purchased, but they

took us in and fed us for a whole month (free!) before we even purchased anything! Once we moved here, we began to experience an incredible warmth and kindness from hundreds of members of the Valley. Valley residents supported Avril’s Garden for many years and continue to support the funeral home. We are so grateful for this support and loyalty. We are also very grateful to the Times, not only for printing this letter, but also for the numerous articles about our funeral home that the Times has pub-

lished over the years, including our grand opening in November 2005, numerous Christmastime Gatherings for bereaved people, information about the grief support group, as well as assistance with the preparation of obituaries. We look forward to a continuing that relationship for many years to come, and we look forward to serving this community as well. Thank you to you all.

Drake Smith, MSW Owner, North Thompson Funeral Services Ltd.

Companies allowed no say in Upper Clearwater survey Editor, The Times:

The headline for Carol Schaffer's letter "Upper Clearwater survey is a democratic process for all" is not accurate. Neither is the statement in her letter, "The purpose of the survey is to get full representation from Upper Clearwater...." Perhaps Ms Schaffer is not aware that only individuals are allowed to vote. My wife received her survey for the land she personally owns, but no survey came to the Neave Family Trust, which owns the rest of our 310 acres through Wells Gray Tours. When I enquired about the missing survey with Carolyn Black at the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, she said companies were excluded because the regional district does know who has signing authority on behalf of that business.

This is a feeble excuse. I would be surprised if the TNRD does not have access to BC Registry Services, which maintains the database of all B.C. companies and organizations, including their officers. I would like to be allowed to respond to this survey, since our family is one of the largest landowners in Upper Clearwater. Kelly Ferguson's letter last week referred to the undemocratic voting practices in the past, and it looks like the TNRD is going to allow it to happen again.

Roland Neave Kamloops, B.C.

Editor's Note: When asked to comment, TNRD corporate officer Carolyn Black said, “It is true that the TNRD did not send surveys to businesses or organizations – the surveys were sent only to properties registered in the name of a person/persons. We wanted to

make sure that no person was able to express their opinion more than one time and if a person owned a property in their own name and in the name of one or more businesses that would allow for multiple surveys.” She said that TNRD did not check with BC Registry Services to see who the officers of the company are because this is a survey (not a legally binding process). The surveys were not provided to any business or organization that was not registered in a person’s name. For example, a survey was not sent to the Upper Clearwater Farmers Institute, the owners of Upper Clearwater Hall. If and when a petition assent process is initiated to decide officially if the hall's grant-in-aid is to continue, then, in accordance with the Community Charter and the Local Government Act, only properties that are subject to the service area tax would be included in the process.

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YEARS AGO:

An estimated 300 persons joined together at the Clearwater Ball Park to watch fireworks to mark the start of the B.C. Centennial. Most youngsters of Clearwater and district had never witnessed such a fireworks display, which was set up by D. Baxter and L. Burnell. W. Patton of McLure, driver of the Whiteway Dry Cleaning van, was trapped overnight between two snow slides between Messiter and Wolfenden, about 15 miles south of Blue River. The necessary capi-

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tal had been raised to erect a TV satellite on Avola Mountain, and television was expected in Blue River and Avola within a few weeks. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce moved to a new modern office next to Lo-Boy Market in Blue River. The bank was open every Friday, 1 - 5 p.m. and 6 - 7:30 p.m.

YEARS AGO: Clearwater Ski Club planned a fun-filled day of spring skiing on Raft Mountain. B.C. Sheep Breeders elected Vavenby's J.K. Moilliet as vice-president.

HISTORICAL Perspective

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YEARS AGO: B.C. Lieutenant Governor George Pearkes was guest of honor at the official opening of the new Legion premises in Clearwater. He was assisted at the ribbon cutting by Branch 259 president G. Labelle. The engineers working on the Sportsplex were "inept, indifferent and generally

vehicles. One occupant of the second vehicle was sent to Kamloops hospital with a broken leg.

YEARS AGO: Ida Dekelver, operator of a small community museum, was to represent the Clearwater area during a Heritage Conservation conference in Vancouver. Local resident David Shearing was charged with impaired driving following a head-on collision a few miles south of Clearwater on Old Highway 5. Clearwater Fire Department used the Jaws of Life on the

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not caring," said Karl Simmerling, local TNRD representative. The building was being shored up with wood following a second collapse of its roof. Don Shook of the B.C. Cattlemen's predator control committee told a meeting of the Yellowhead Ecological Association that wolves had killed 110 head of stock within a 50 mile radius of Clearwater over the previous few years.

YEARS AGO: A rockslide along Lost Creek Road near Birch Island swept a Department of Highways grader into a swamp. Driver Frank Matusky was reported as shaken up and badly bruised. The grader's amber warning light on its roof was still revolving. YEARS AGO: Eight children and one adult were struck when a van from Bear Creek prison camp slid into them. About 65 youngsters had been let off from their schoolbus when it became stuck in fresh snow. They were walking down the hill on Clearwater Valley Road when the passing van went out of control. There were no serious injuries.

School District 26 (North Thompson) announced the appointment of Terry Rogers as district superintendent. He came from Castlegar with 27 years of experience in teaching and administration. Blue River Alpine Club hosted the first ever Blue River Natural Luge Canada Cup and winter Carnival. Wolfgang Schrottner had the best time in senior men's. MLA Bud Smith presented Wells Gray Outdoor Club with a $44,000 cheque to buy a used ski trail groomer.

YEARS AGO: Thanks to a letter writing campaign organized by local women Rowena Bryan and Pearl McRae, improved signage, street lighting, and a raised traffic island were to be installed at the Hub intersection on Highway 5. Friends of Wells Gray Park Society dropped an application to have watercraft on the Clearwater River restricted to a maximum of 10 horsepower. "The community feels they have too many regulations already," explained FWGPS president Steve Murray.

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YEARS AGO: An engineering team hired by the ThompsonNicola Regional District inspected the Sportsplex roof at Clearwater after the ice arena's roof partially fell in twice during its first winter over 25 years earlier. A computerized study determined if the roof would collapse. Work was ordered to be done before the next season's opening.

YEARS AGO: Hundreds of hockey fans filled the Sportsplex to celebrate Clearwater's hockey spirit as the town entered a nation-wide competition and hosted CBC camera crews in hopes of winning the right to be called, "Hockeyville."

YEARS AGO: Most of the public attending a school board meeting were in favor of the District of Clearwater taking over Dutch Lake School. Even those opposed seemed to favor the proposal in general, even if they questioned certain details. TNRD staff recommended the regional district board support plans by Telus to install three new cellphone towers in the Valley - at Vavenby, Wire Cache and Blue River.

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YEAR AGO: Five workshops held in communities from Sun Peaks to McBride explored a proposal to have Wells Gray Park’s volcanoes and other sites in the area declared a Global Geopark. The proposal was seen as less expensive and more achievable than getting UNESCO World Heritage status. Bird numbers were up from the previous year but the number of species was down as Clearwater and area residents participated in the Great Backyard Bird Count. The most frequently spotted species was the black-capped chickadee (on 107 checklists). Upper Clearwater artist Doris Laner put on a retrospective show of works she had done before she came to this area. Portraits dominated her earlier works.

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Youngsters (l-r) Asia Lachapelle, Nixon Lachapelle and Ruthy Macdonald check out Blue River's new fire truck shortly after it arrived last November. The new truck was an important factor in the Blue River Volunteer Fire Department being able to quickly control a recent house-fire. Times file photo by Willow Macdonald

Quick work stops house-fire in Blue River in its tracks Keith McNeill Blue River's new firetruck proved its value during a housefire that occurred March 2, according to fire chief Gabe Lavoie. “We received the call at 4:10 and were on scene with Engine 1 with six members within minutes,” he reported. “It originated in the kitchen and was contained to that room of the house and the attic by using an exterior positive pressure attack, which was very successful and brought the flames under control in minutes of arriving on scene.” The fire chief added that there where no injuries. The three occupants were assisted by Emergency Social Services until their home insurance took over. The fire-damaged house is at the corner

of third and main in Blue River. Lavoie noted that the old 1982 truck, which the new truck replaces, is currently non-operational and will likely remain as such. “The new engine allowed us to move a full complement of fire fighters and equipment incredibly quickly to the scene and get water on the fire within five minutes of getting the call, which was very impressive,” he said. Approval to borrow up to $385,000 to purchase the new truck was given by a vote during a public meeting held in the Blue River community hall last September. According to information released at the time, the borrowing to buy the new fire truck would result in property taxes on a $160,000 property in Blue River going up

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by about $150 per year for 10 years. “It's incredibly important for all the homes and businesses in Blue River to have a functioning and properly trained fire department,” Lavoie said during the meeting. The new truck, a 2016 Frieightliner capable of pumping 1,050 gallons per minute, arrived in late November of last year.

OTTAWA – Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo recently urged the federal government to defend the rights of private property owners in British Columbia. A recent civil suit by the Tk’emlúps and Skeetchestn First Nations is looking to declare Aboriginal title over private property. “We recognize that there

is work to do towards resolving longstanding land claims,” stated McLeod. “However, every federal government in the past has been unequivocal that private property rights are not on the table. That is why it is deeply concerning to hear the justice minister say that when it comes to the federal government’s litigation strategy, they will be ‘potentially changing (their) approach’.” “Ranchers and farmers are rightfully concerned about the

impact on their lands and their livelihood as a result of this lawsuit,” MP McLeod explained. “While the premier of British Columbia has said she will fight for private property rights, it is disappointing that the government in Ottawa has left private land owners in limbo.” “We call on the government to stop hiding behind the courts and defend the rights of private property owners in British Columbia,” concluded McLeod.

Tax man takes bite out of Barriere man’s budget Cam Fortems – Kamloops This Week Tax time for a Barriere small business owner got a little more expensive after the Canada Revenue Agency went after him for failing to file returns for nearly a decade. Provincial court judge Roy Dickey fined Thomas Lawford Mitchell $1,000 for failure to comply with an order from the federal agency. Crown prosecutor Anthony Varesi said the taxman caught up to Mitchell, 60, in 2014. The survey company owner failed to file a T-1 return between 2005 and 2012.

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Varesi said Mitchell claimed he did not file his taxes due to health concerns and the fact he was frequently out of the country. The CRA went to Mitchell’s home in 2014, serving him with an order file his statements of income. While Mitchell filed for the years between 2005 and 2009, he did not meet a November deadline for outstanding years of 2010 to 2012. Last month, Mitchell was charged under the Income Tax Act for failing to comply with an order. Varesi said he has since caught up on the missing tax years. The small business owner said his income is limited and asked

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Clearwater RCMP report that on Tuesday, March 1, police responded to a report of a single vehicle motor vehicle incident (MVI) on Highway 5 north of Blue River. The female driver had lost control of the vehicle in the slush covering the highway. She was unhurt.

Arrested for domestic assault

On March 3, Clearwater RCMP arrested a local man for domestic assault and breach of conditions. The male was released with a quick court date to have the matter heard before a judge.

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Signing books in Kamloops (L-r) Mindy Schulte of Kamloops with her children Olivia and Jacob check out Avola author Eleanor Deckert's new book, “10 Days in December,” during a book-signing at Chapters in Kamloops on Saturday afternoon, March 12. The book is now also available on DVD, Deckert reports. Photo by Keith McNeill DINNER IS ON ME I will buy you a $100 meal when you buy a car from me!

Clearwater RCMP received a report of a stolen bicycle in Vavenby on March 4. The bicycle is described as a bright orange Norco mountain bike. If anyone has any information about this bike, please contact Clearwater RCMP or Crimestoppers.

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Clearwater RCMP responded to a MVI involving a tractor-trailer and a small car on March 7. Occupants of the car were seen by medical staff and release with minor injuries. Police issued a violation ticket to the male driver of the car.

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The Vavenby Trails and Recreation Society had a meeting on Thursday, March 10, to discuss some events they will be supporting. Member Barb Pennell is organizing some Easter events. There will be two contests. Judging for both will take place at the community hall on Easter Sunday, March 27. One will be a colouring contest. Pictures can be picked up at the general store. The other will be an Easter bonnet contest. Everyone uses their own

hat to decorate and wears it at the hall. Winning pictures and bonnets will be awarded prizes. Vavenby's traditional Easter egg hunt will take place, also at the hall, on March 27, 9 – 11 a.m. BYOC – bring your own china A Mothers' Day tea has been planned for May 8, 11 – 3 at the community hall. Coffee, tea, and goodies will be offered. If someone wishes, they can bring their own fine china – just don't forget to take it home.

Donations to be given at the tea would be appreciated. The money is used to help the community. Garage sale in May A fifth event discussed was a community garage sale to be held on Saturday, May 7, 9 – 2. There would be a fee to take part in the garage sale. The fee would be to put your house on the town map, for the making of the maps to be handed out, and for advertising. For more information, phone Linda King at 250-676-9578.

Crackdown coming on passing school bus By Tom Fletcher, Black Press

The B.C. government is preparing to increase penalties for drivers who pass school buses while children are getting on or off.

"We've had 14 children injured, thankfully none killed, in the last five years," said Transportation Minister Todd Stone. "There are still far too many motorists who are not getting the

message of just how important it is to slow down in school zones and certainly not pass a school bus when the lights are flashing." Stone said school districts and local governments have been calling for increased penalties. Police in B.C. have issued 1,100 tickets for failing to stop for a school bus for the past five years, with

14 injuries during that time. The current B.C. penalty is $167 fine and three demerit points, the same as disobeying a school crossing guard. In Ontario, a first offence of passing a school bus results in a fine of $400 to $2,000 and six demerit points, and a second within five years can result in

a fine of up to $4,000 and up to six months in jail. New Brunswick has a $1,000 fine and loss of driver's licence for every school bus offence.

Thank you The Little Fort Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank Buy Low Foods for the donation of the TV Monitor. This will be utilized in our training programs ~ Kam Jim Chief Little Fort Fire Department

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Only 10 min. from Clearwater centre. Newer vinyl seal windows; ceramic tile entrance & kitchen; laminated flooring all in an open design. Newer appliances, fully enclosed screen in deck off dining room. Separate laundry. New, wood freestanding FP. Fully fenced, landscaped & updated septic tank. 12x17 workshop + 9x7 storage shed & covered area. Bareland strata fee of only $100. 3

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Perfectly located strata wall titled half duplex w/fenced yard that is yours to enjoy. Inviting open floor plan, vaulted ceilings all accented by the propane gas fireplace. Bath has segregated shower to soaker tub. Lovely water fall pond inclusive in the backyard. Double wide concrete driveway & double car garage, that can be reverted to more living space. Only minutes from the golf course. 2

Open plan. This home is solid - warm in the winter & cool in the summer. Front porch for enjoying the sun and a covered back porch for some shade. Electric baseboards &/or a wood stove. Half basement, wood siding, metal roof and mixed flooring. Situated on a lrg, level sunny 150’ x 120’ lot & is fenced. Small greenhouse and a detached garage with power. Drilled well on the property. Home is close to all Little Fort amenities w/peaceful Atmosphere. Updates, plumbing, wiring, roof, septic, well pump & pressure tank. 3

5-4476 BARRIERE TOWN RD $132,900

Main floor living with adult oriented home owners. No stairs, covered front porch, bright open kitchen to bay windowed dining room, & lrg living space. Laundry rm with floor to ceiling cupboards and stacking washer & dryer& back door entry. New roof 2015. Security location. Walking distance to all amenities. Blacktop open space parking. Low strata fees and great neighbours. Some furnishings are negotiable. Quick and easy possession possible 1

621 DIXON CREEK ROAD $219,000

Rancher with garage & carport and located on a lovely private fenced yard w/back alley access. Updated kitchen, lovely dining room, entry w/wood freestanding heating (WETT certified), lrg living rm. Walking distance to amenities. Soon Sewer Connection will be available. Great price for starter or retirement. You will not be disappointed in what you see. 24 Hour Notice applies. Owner open to offers. 3

450 SISKA DRIVE $268,000

Custom home on a lot that affords access to 2 roads & panoramic view from the front covered 8’x16’8” deck. Strategically position on lot to afford expansion of a garage/workshop. Utility side entry directly in laundry & 4 piece bath. Open plan kitchen w/corner pantry, dining and vaulted ceiling living room expanse. Master bedroom features a walk in closet and a 4 piece bath with linen closet. 3

253 Oriole Way $409,500

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19-620 DIXON CREEK ROAD $68,500

Lots of extras. 6 years new - 14’ wide mobile w/open plan vaulted ceiling with bdrms located at either end of the home. Covered deck, cement patio, double thru door lawnmower/tool shed, fenced. Double stairs to covered deck from backyard or front entry. Propane gas furnace w/heat pump installed in 2011. Warm in winter and cool in summer. Well insulated and just walking distance to amenities. Great place to retire. Don’t drive, don’t have a vehicle, perfect. 2

404 DESFOSSES ROAD $45,000

Building lot located at the end of the cul-de-sac park like dream. Landscaped, cleared and planted grass ready for your home plans. This was a dream that never materialized, for you to take with all the long hard work that has went into cleaning & landscaping. Your own grassy park, that you can call your own and place your special place here. The nice trees re the landscaping would be perfect for a rancher style home or a manufactured/modular home. If you think you would need even more space, the properties to either side for the right price can be a packaged deal.

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Local artists show works in Kamloops Times Staff An art show in Kamloops includes works of several North Thompson artists. Art Exposed opened Friday at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre in downtown Kamloops and will run until March 19. The exhibition has more than 200 works in all media from 140 artists. The event, which began six years ago, is designed for artists to show their works to the public – and perhaps sell some – while competing for various awards and

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

prizes for the participants. For established and emerging artists, there are cash prizes – first place receives $100 and second place gets $50 in each category and for both two-dimensional and three-dimensional works. The public and competing artists can also vote for their favourites, with the choice awards recipients receiving $50. The cultural centre is open Tuesdays to Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – With notes from Kamloops This Week

Clearwater ties with Ecuador in Great Backyard Bird Count

grosbeak sighted after none in 2015, far fewer than their record 556 in 2008; Red crossbill (25 in one flock) stuck to the pattern of appearing every other year; six Whitecrowned sparrows appeared, the first since 2010; and a lone Red-winged blackbird announced spring was on the way after failing to make that declaration for the last two years. Black-capped chickadees appeared on the most checklists (110) followed by Common redpolls (91), Common ravens (74), Red-breasted nuthatches (72), and Northern flickers (39). The fairly numerous Pine siskins just missed the top five by four lists (35). The top five for the most individual birds were Common redpolls (2,128), Pine siskins (1,292), Black-capped chicka-

dees (598), Common ravens (255), and Redbreasted nuthatches (159). Mountain

chickadees (101) continued a three-year climb to reach sixth place.

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goes to Forest House, Home Hardware, RONA, and the Times. In conclusion, the Great Backyard Bird Count certainly gained wings the last few years with more countries and people participating. More information and contest photos are available at www.birdcount. org. Many thanks to everyone who managed to fit counts into their busy schedule. Certainly, the GBBC appreciates your effort as a citizen scientist and look forward to your participation Feb. 17 – 20 in 2017.

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The Clearwater area’s foggiest Great Backyard Bird Count (Feb. 12 – 15) made it a little difficult to identify species. Since a high of 55 species in 2010, the number of local species steadily dropped to a record low last year, only to dip by one this year (35) becoming the lowest since our GBBC gained a following in 2007. Although species were down, the average number of individual birds per checklist (30.8) was the greatest since the event gained popularity. The number of birds recorded soared to 5,084, which was 2,133 more than last year. Those measures were affected by a record number of Common redpolls along with a large number of Pine siskins. Flock sizes were actually greater for the siskins, but they didn’t appear on as many checklists as the redpolls. The majority of other species had a decrease. American goldfinches disappeared for the first time since being sighted in 2006. Only two species of waterfowl were seen, down from the usual five. All woodpecker species were slightly down. Other observations include a lone Evening

locally, more than offsetting former participants whose busy lives prevented participation. Thirty-three households with about 41 observers counted this year, up slightly over the last few years. The gain in new participants is probably a direct result of the great promotion by the Clearwater Library, which had a display about the event, provided blank local checklists, and had the librarians mentioned the GBBC to almost every visitor. Appreciation for promoting the event also

With 150 countries participating, our community tied for 18th place for checklists (165) with Ecuador. First for checklists was the United States (131,466) with second place for Canada (13,665). Though checklist numbers were much lower than the United States, four countries surpassed the U.S. (665) for species – India (785), Colombia (758), Ecuador (752), and Mexico (702). Canada (246) was in 23rd place. Fortunately, new newcomers joined

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Sports Russians will be here soon

Peewee Rebels win home tournament

Keith McNeill

Plans for Clearwater to host the Russian women’s hockey team next week are progressing, according to town councillor Ken Kjenstad. The team is due to arrive on Sunday, March 20. About 30 players and officials are expected. On Monday March 21 Clearwater Minor Hockey Association will host a meet and greet for sponsors and invited local hockey players. On Tuesday the team will take a bus trip to Wells Gray Park. On Wednesday, 4 – 5 p.m. the team’s on-ice practice at the Sportsplex will be open to the public. All other sessions will be closed. Wednesday’s practice session will be followed by an exhibition game at 5:15 p.m. Local female hockey players will take part in mixed teams with members of the Russian women’s team. The team's first game of the world championships in Kamloops will be on March 28.

Clearwater Peewee Rebel Alex Lamash (r) takes the puck past a Quesnel Viper opponent during a Peewee tournament at the Sportsplex last weekend. Behind waiting to back him up is teammate Cassidy Tucker. Clearwater won the seven-team tournament with a five-win record. Quesnel Thunder took second place. Other teams taking part came from 100 Mile, Kamloops and two from Williams Lake. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Clearwater RCMP have confirmed that two adult male snowmobilers have been killed in an avalanche that occurred Monday evening, March 14 in the Blue River area. At approximately 5:45 p.m. on Monday, Clearwater RCMP received a report of an avalanche that had occurred 30 km southwest of Blue River. Two snowmobilers were reported as being buried in the slide. Search and Rescue resources were activated at that time with search and recovery efforts to commence at first light on Tuesday. The report received was that two snowmobilers out of a group of seven had been buried by a snowslide. The other five snowmobilers were able to avoid the avalanche. The sledders were equipped with rescue equipment and were able to locate and dig out the two unresponsive men. However, CPR efforts failed to revive the two. The remaining sledders were able to radio for assistance but due

to darkness and unsafe conditions, the survivors left the area Monday evening. As of Tuesday morning, volunteers from Wells Gray Search and Rescue plus Kamloops Search and Rescue, assisted by the RCMP Air Services helicopter, were attempting to recover the bodies of the two men. Clearwater RCMP has confirmed that both of the deceased are from Alberta. According to Avalanche Canada, the danger of avalanche on Tuesday in the North Columbia Mountains was considerable in the alpine, and at treeline, and moderate among the trees. The incident followed one in which one snowmobiler died as a result of an avalanche north of Chase on Sunday morning. Shuswap Search and Rescue confirmed that the snowmobiler was killed by the avalanche on Crowfoot Mountain. Search and rescue received a call at 11:45 a.m. and have since recovered the snowmobiler's body from the mountain.

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Fines increasing for forest fire violations By Tom Fletcher, Black Press The pilot of a recreational drone that forced waterbombers from smoke-filled skies around Oliver last summer was never located, but future offenders who impede forest firefighters will face higher fines. Fines for 19 offences under the Wildfire Act, including interfering with wildfire protection efforts, are being increased to among the highest in Canada, Forests Minister Steve Thomson said Thursday. The fine for failing to comply with fire restrictions such as campfire bans will increase from $345 to $1,150. A new penalty of failing to comply with a stop-work order made because of fire risk will carry a maximum penalty of $100,000 and one year in prison. Thomson said there are "constitutional" issues with a proposal to seize vehicles from people who toss cigarette butts out the window while driving, but the province is still considering its options.

A proposal to ban people from B.C. parks if they violate campfire restrictions is also being considered, but is not included in the current changes. Thomson said the legislation will redefine "interference" with firefighters so it doesn't mean intentional interference. That would apply to boaters who blocked air tankers from filling with water on Okanagan Lake, as well as the drone pilot who caused aircraft to land as vineyards, homes and a school around Oliver were threatened by fire. Oliver Mayor Ron Hovanes the battle against two fires threatening the community last August were likely due to a recreational drone flown because "somebody just wanted a closer look. "It was very hard to drive by the airport and see helicopters quiet on the ground, no bombers in the air, all the while people were clinging to the hope that the fire wouldn't reach their homes, their businesses," Hovanes said.

Wilson's Mountain Road fire threatens farms and homes in Oliver, August 2015.

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Province streamlining wildlife licensing Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations VICTORIA Legislative amendments introduced recently will increase fibre supply for forest product manufacturers and enable wildliferelated licensing and permitting activities to be moved online. Acting on commitments in Minister Steve Thomson's July 2015 mandate letter, proposed amendments to the Forest Act continue implementation of recommendations from the BC Timber Sales Effectiveness Review and help provide security to users of residual fibre, such as pellet producers, in the province's Interior. "These legislative amendments provide increased certainty for B.C.'s timber and wood fibre supply,” Thomson said. “Amendments to the Wildlife Act will support future moves

to e-licensing and strengthen our compliance and enforcement tools to respond to those who choose to break our fish and wildlife laws." Specifically, proposed amendments to the Forest Act would: • Provide the Province with additional tools to more effectively balance its objective for greater community and First Nations direct involvement in the forest sector, with the need to ensure that BC Timber Sales has access to a sufficient supply of timber to provide credible cost and price benchmarks for B.C.'s timber pricing system. • Support economic opportunities for communities throughout the province by increasing fibre supply through allowing the expansion of existing community forest agreements. • Support the management and sustainability of timber supplies by providing the chief forester and

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minister with improved tools to set, change, and enforce allowable annual cut partitions for specific timber types, profiles and areas. • Improve residual fibre use through increased certainty of fibre supply for primary and secondary harvesters in their operational planning. Meanwhile proposed amendments to the Wildlife Act would: • Remove legislative barriers to, and facilitate e-licensing. Initially, these amendments will support the new e-licensing system for hunters - which will allow hunters to apply

for licences, complete compulsory reporting requirements and make payments online. Over time, other fish and wildlife related permits will be able to move online. • Streamline administrative requirements for guide-outfitters by allowing an agent of a guide-outfitter to submit a guide report. • Strengthen compliance and enforcement tools by allowing for fines and tickets for first time offenders that are more in line with the nature of the offence, instead of requiring court convictions for fines. For example, the manda-

tory penalty of $2,500 for knowingly making a false statement to obtain a licence or permit needs to be set through the courts. The proposed amendments will come into force by enabling regulations within the next year. If the amendment passes, the Violation Ticket Fine and Administration Regulation will be updated to include ticket fines. Amendments to both the Forest Act and Wildlife Act are part of Bill 12, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Statutes Amendment Act (2016).

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

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In Loving Memory

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January 5, 1950 to March 15, 2004 He never looked for praises He was never one to boast He just went on quietly working For the ones he loved the most. His dreams were seldom spoken His wants were very few And most of the time his worries Went unspoken too. He was there... A firm foundation Through all our storms of life A sturdy hand to hold on to In times of stress and strife. A true friend we could turn to When times were good or bad One of our greatest blessings The man that we called Dad. Miss & Love you XO Wendy, Cathy, Steve, Kiana, Drew, Keaton, Keisha, Tyra & Taya.

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Black Press The B.C. government is moving to contain an infestation of spruce beetles in the Prince George area that is the largest seen since the 1980s. The affected area has grown from 7,653 hectares in 2013 to 156,000 hectares this spring, according to aerial and ground surveys by the forests ministry. Spruce beetles are native to B.C. and normally feed on the inner bark of fallen or weakened trees, but can attack healthy trees. "Recent weather patterns, including warm springs, dry summers, warm winters and windstorms (resulting in more

Spruce beetles create galleries in the inner bark of trees. B.C. Government photo

blowdowns), have contributed to the increase in spruce beetle populations in the region," the ministry said in a statement Friday. A $1 million fund has been set aside for control activities, including "sanitation logging" of infested areas. Protected areas and those that are uneconomic to

log are treated using "trap trees." The affected areas are in the eastern valleys of the Mackenzie timber supply area and the northern part of the Prince George timber supply areas. Both are in the Omineca region, an area more than nine million hectares with 4.7 million available for logging.

VICTORIA - The Province will strengthen its current moose management strategy as the initial phase in examining how to modernize aspects of wildlife management, such as licensing, inventory, research and increased engagement in wildlife management decisions. These actions are one of the key responses to recommendations from Mike Morris' report, Getting the Balance Right - Improving Wildlife Habitat in British Columbia. "We're committed to healthy and sustainable wildlife populations,” said Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson. “We've heard loudly and clearly from First Nations and stakeholders that we need to re-invigorate and re-examine our existing

approaches to wildlife. In modernizing wildlife management processes and decisions, we're focusing on moose first." The ministry manages all wildlife populations on the principle of conservation first. Other principles considered in the management of moose include First Nations' rights, hunting and predator management, as well as access and habitat management. The moose enhancement strategy will focus on growing moose populations for the benefit of all British Columbians. The strategy will build on interim findings from the five-year provincewide moose research project and the ministry's 2015 Provincial Framework for Moose Management. Al Gorley is being contracted to engage with key wildlife stakeholders and First Nations in developing a moose enhancement strategy. In addition, Gorley, in consul-

tation with interested parties, will identify opportunities to improve and modernize British Columbia's overall wildlife management framework. The limited-entry hunt system is moving online for the fall 2016 draw. The provincewide moose research project is a comprehensive five-year moose study (2013-18) investigating recent moose population declines in B.C.'s Interior. The study involves 11 wildlife biologists, one wildlife veterinarian and several other staff over its five-year duration. Over 200 cow moose are radio collared, and their movements tracked and all mortalities investigated to determine cause of death. Learn More: 2015 Provincial Framework for Moose Management: www. env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/ management-issues/docs/ provincial_framework_for_ moose_management_bc.pdf

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Thought of the week The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age. ~ Lucille Ball (1911 - 1989)

Wells Gray Country UPCOMING EVENTS

March 17: WG Writers’ Circle Book Launch. 1:30 – 3:30 pm, Clearwater Library.

April 4: Clearwater & District Chamber of Commerce AGM, 7pm, DLCC. Guest speaker, election of officers, & reports.

Mar 17-20 - Kamloops Cowboy Festival March 19: Legion Dinner and live music, 257 Glen Rd, doors open 5 pm, dinner 6 pm. Adults $15; children 7-12 yrs $6, 2-6 yr free. March 23: Hockey Game. Russian Women’s hockey team vs local players. 5:15 pm @ NT Sportsplex. March 25: Comm. Easter Egg Hunt @ Clearwater Fire Dept. March 26: Community Easter Egg Hunt @ Laura & John Soles’ home. March 28: North Thompson Women In Business Luncheon, 12-2 pm, Wells Gray Inn, $2 plus cost of lunch. April 2: North Thompson Women In Business Expo, at Clearwater Lodge foyer. Info Fay 250-674-2700 or email ntwomeninbusiness@gmail.com

April 5: Career and Job Fair, 3-7 pm, Dutch Lake Comm. Ctr. April 5: Ball Park User meeting, 7 pm, DLCC council chambers.

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

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

April 9: 10th Annual Seedy Saturday, 10am–2 pm, Clearwater Ski Hill Lodge, info: 250-674-3444, schoolcreekfarm@gmail.com April 9 - True Grit Big “4” Rodeo and Dance. Rodeo 6 pm, dance 9 pm NT Agriplex, for more information call 250-832-3561 April 23: TNRD Free disposal Day. Clearwater Eco-depot, 8 am – 4 pm; Little Fort Transfer Station, noon–4 pm. April 24: TNRD Free Disposal Day. Blue River eco-depot, noon – 4 pm; Vavenby Transfer Station, 9 am–5 pm. April 28: NT Musician’s Guild presents Abra Cadabra, DLCC, doors open 6 pm, show 7 pm. Tickets at DLCC: advance $25 + GST, at door $30 + GST.

ONGOING EVENTS

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT • Indoor Market: Every Saturday May – Oct, 9 am – 12 noon, Elks Hall. • Tuesday Morning Coffee (TMC): Meets 10am – 11:30 @ Clearwater Community Baptist Church. All women and children welcome. (9:30-10 am Bible Study). Info 250-674-3624 • Women in Business Luncheon: Last Wed. of the mth at Wells Gray Inn, 12–2 pm. Preregister at 250-674-2700 • Crafts & Conversations with Cheryl. Tuesdays 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the North Thompson Aboriginal Sharing Center. Phone 250674-3703 for more info. • Clearwater Farmers’ Market May – Oct. Saturdays 9am– Noon. For more info please call Anne at 250-674-3444. • M&M (Mrs. & Ms.) Social. Last Sun of the mth Wells Gray Inn. 1pm: 250-587-6503 • Blackpool Community Hall Coffee House; Local musicians – 2nd Fri. of the mth. 6:30pm. Concession, $3 or 2 for $5. • Clearwater Elks Bingo - 2nd & 4th Wed. Elks Hall 5pm, Info call Phyllis 250-674-3535 • Cribbage Wed. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 12:30 pm. • Fun Darts Fri. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 6 pm. • Upstream Community and Heritage Society open house Tuesdays: 9am-9pm @ Avola School House, various activities. Info ph Fay 250-678-5302. • Thompson Valley Quilters. Meet 2nd Wed. and 3rd Mon. of the mth at NTAC in the DLCC, 9 am - 4 pm. Info Linda 250-674-3437 or Dorothy 250-676-9270 • Vavenby Needle Arts Group. Meet every Tues. 11am - 4pm at Vavenby Community Center. Info Dorothy 250-676-9270 CHILDREN & FAMILIES • Racoon StrongStart - Raft River Elem school days Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 8:45-11:45am • Racoon StrongStart - Vavenby Elm school days Wed 8:50-11:50am • Clearwater Breastfeeding Group: 3rd Wed. of every month 7:30pm @ YCS • Mother Goose - Monday mornings, reg. Kerry 250-674-3530 HEALTH & HEALING • Hospice Grief Support: 3rd Thur of every mth, NT Funeral Home 1-3 pm, info 250-674-2400 • Shambhala Meditation Group: meets every Tuesday at Forest House 6:30-8:00 pm. Info: 250-674-3233.

• Connections Healing Rooms - Wed. 1-3pm (except stat. holidays). 86 Young Rd. No charge. Sponsored by Living Streams Christian Church. www.healingrooms.com. • Healthy Choices – Tues 9am Clearwater Christian Church bsmnt (behind Fields). $2/wk drop-in free. Kim 250-674-0224 • Clearwater & District Hospice 3rd Mon. Sept-Jun 10am Legion 778-208-0137. RECREATION • Drop-in soccer: May-Sept. Tuesdays & Thursday at 7pm at CSS field. Everyone welcome! • Bowling: Mon. 10–12pm & 1-3pm; Thurs., 1-3pm. Seniors Centre at Evergreen Acres. 250-674-3675 • Clearwater Sno-Drifters: 1st Thurs every mth. 250-676-9414 • CNT Rod & Gun Club: 3rd Tues. of the mth. Blackpool Hall 7pm Nov., Jan., & Mar. AGM in May • Volleyball: Winter, dates TBA, at Clearwater Secondary School Gym, $2 drop in. Info: 250-674-1878. • Youth Group: ages 12-18, Fri. 7-10 pm Dutch Lake Community Center, arts & crafts, gymnastics, games & special events, info 250674-2600 • Yoga Tree – Call or email Annie 250-674-2468 annie.pomme@ hotmail.com • Core Strength Fitness. Tuesdays. 10-11am 250-674-0001 • Badminton: Mon & Wed, Oct – Mar, CSS gym, 7:30-9:30 pm, $3 drop-in fee, info 250-674-2518 • Drop in Basketball: Winter, dates TBA, $2 drop in at Clearwater Secondary School Gym. Info: 250-674-1878 • Slo-Pitch: Clearwater mixed Slo-Pitch league May – July. Contact Carmen Archibald 778-208-1773, 250-674-2632 • Drop in Soccer: June -Sept, tues and Thurs, 6:30-8:00 PM, CSS field, $2 drop in, grade 8 to adult SENIORS • BUNCO: 3rd Tue of every mth, Dutch Lake Seniors Drop-in Centre, 1:30 – 3 pm, info 250-674-2400 • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society 3rd Sun Social Meet at the Wells Gray Hotel at 12:30pm for lunch or dessert, & chat • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society Book Club Last Thursday of the mth 2pm at the library. All seniors welcome. • WGCSS Writers Circle: Meets 1st & 3rd Thur. @ Library

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CANADA BENEFIT Group Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment Clearwater Alcoholics Anonymous Sunshine Group meets every Tuesday, 8 pm, Elks Hall 72 Taren Dr. Open to Everyone For info contact Wendy 250-587-0026 Do you need help with reading, writing or math? FREE confidential adult tutoring available. • Clearwater Literacy 250-674-3530 • Barriere Literacy 250-672-9773 HIP OR knee replacement? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing? Disability tax credit $2,000 tax credit $20,000 refund. Apply today for assistance: 1-844-453-5372. Safe Home Response Providing a safe place to escape for women and their children. Volunteers always needed. Clearwater 250-674-2135, Barriere 250-672-6444, or North Thompson Valley 1-855-674-2135

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

Moving & Storage • Indoor Storage Units • Ofﬁce space with equipment storage available. Hwy access for convenience & exposure 250-674-0145 info@oncallservices.ca 851 Yellowhead Hwy 5

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Garage Sales Garage Sale McLean Road Sat. & Sun March 19 & 20 10am - 4pm GRANNY’S moving again! Antiques, collectibles, tools, drill press, furniture, farm items & more. Too much to list. Granny not for sale! 396 Oriole Way

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

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

REFORESTATION NURSERY seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guarantee. Call 1-866-873-3846 or visit www.treetime.ca

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Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay Hay for sale. Square bales and round bales. Call 250676-9574 or (c) 250-674-1084

Pets Good Dog Obedience Classes Starting Mar. 19! * NEW DATES! * Basic Obedience - A 6 week course in good manners & canine behaviour begins Mar. 19, 11am at the Fall Fair Hall in Barriere for all dogs at least 6 months old & up. Cost $110. Novice Class - 6 weeks of fun as we take you & your dog to the next level of obedient behaviour. Participants must have successfully completed a previous Basic Obedience course to qualify. Class starts on Mar. 19, 12pm. Cost $110. To register or for more information contact Jill Hayward at 250-319-8023

Misc. Wanted

A BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY for sale to operate in Wells Gray Park. 29ft. Voyageur Canoe with Paddles. A Day Use permit to guide canoe/hiking within a portion of Wells Gray Park will be attached to the sale (to be transferred into your companies name with BC Parks approval). Asking price $28,000.00. If interested Contact Gord Jones @ 250-674-2121 or email info@clearwaterlaketours.com

For Sale or Rent: 225 Murtle Cres, 3 bdrm, 3.5 bath, dbl heated garage w/toilet & shower, rent $1,150/mo + util. For Sale: 208 Dutch Lk. Rd, 3 bdrm, 1/2 duplex, 2 full bath, $125,000.00. Offers. Pls lvg msg at 250-674-3668

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Clearwater: 2bdrm apt in Woodside Apt. Convenient location. Avail Apr 1, $675/mo + util. Call Julie 250-674-0188

Mobile Homes & Pads Barriere: Riverland Mobile Home Park, 3 bdrm, large addition & yard. Avail. April. $595/mo, DD, RR. 250-3954363 or 250-672-0253 Peavine Road: 2 bdrm covered mobile w/addition on priv lot. W/d, f/s. Ref req. $675/mo + dd. Pets neg. 250-676-9210

Modular Homes Barriere: Family oriented park, 2 bdrm wood stove. $600/mo, $300 DD, RR. 250-672-5685

Misc. for Sale POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403998-7907; jcameron@advancebuildings.com.

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Misc. Wanted Buying Coin Collections of any size.We collect CAN & US Coins, bills, Silver, Gold. Local couple also deal with Estates, Jewellery, Sterling, Antiques+ Chad & Crissy 778-281-0030. We can make House Calls!

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Assisted living rules to be relaxed By Tom Fletcher, Black Press Assisted living facilities in B.C. will soon be able to offer more services to seniors and disabled people to stay independent longer. Health Minister Terry Lake introduced changes recently that restrict assisted living providers to two of six prescribed services. Patients requiring more than two are now required to find space in residential care. The change removes "arbitrary barriers" that have forced B.C. residents into higher-cost and more restrictive residential care before they need it, said B.C. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie. "Assisted living is a very important housing option for about 22,000 seniors in this province," Mackenzie said. "These are your own unit, usually in an apartment-like setting where you can lock the door. You decide who comes in and who you want to keep out, and you're free to come and go as you wish."

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Daniel Fontaine, CEO of the B.C. Care Providers Association, said the change will be welcomed by seniors who want to stay as independent as possible. The association represents 300 nonprofit and for-profit operators of residential care, assisted living and home care services. Designated services, of which only two can currently be provided in assisted living, are: â&#x20AC;˘ assistance with eating, dressing, personal hygiene and other daily activities â&#x20AC;˘ medication management â&#x20AC;˘ therapeutic diets â&#x20AC;˘ financial management â&#x20AC;˘ intensive rehabilitation therapy â&#x20AC;˘ behavioural management

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TRU working to create university village Dale Bass – Kamloops This Week Work to start creating a university village is expected to begin within the next 12 to 18 months, once a rezoning application is processed through the City of Kamloops. Matt Milovick, administration and finance vice-president at Thompson Rivers University, said the rezoning application — which should be filed at city hall this month — is to increase density of potential uses identified in the plan, in particular to have more office space in buildings. The goal, one that has been planned for years, is to create a more active campus, said TRU president Alan Shaver. “When I came here, I lived in residence the first six months and found on evenings and weekends, the campus was pretty dead,” he said. On Wednesday, university faculty and staff were updated on the project in anticipation of citymandated signage that will go up, advising people of the rezoning application. Among components is the eventual replacement of the Clock Tower Building and library, although Milovick said that is likely 20 to 30 years in the future. In 2008, TRU land was zoned post-secondary education, with permitted uses including universities, colleges, vocational and technical schools, office/commercial and multiple family residential.

The list of potential additional uses include a church, day care, entertainment facility, hotel, museum, stores, pubs, professional and personal services, a recreation facility, restaurants, retail outlets, student accommodation and a trade and technology centre. In practical terms, Milovick said, an example of a potential additional amenity could be a building with retail and commercial outlets on one or two floors and market-based housing above. “Whatever a developer might want to build” will be considered, he said. But the university’s master plan guidelines set out a process that would see the TRU Community Trust — the nonprofit entity through which the university village will be developed — work with the university to set parameters before any tender calls are issued. Once the final design stage is complete, the plan would go to the university’s board of governors for approval before any lease for the site is signed. One key area where development will occur is on either side of the south entrance on McGill Road, Milovick said. TRU will lease properties that will be part of the village concept to the trust, which can then lease them to developers to build. As a non-profit, the trust would transfer any profit to the TRU Foundation to be used for

Eventually, Thompson Rivers University would like to create a university village similar to that which has taken shape at Simon Fraser University on Burnaby Mountain. That school’s village boasts condos and townhouses, along with retail and commercial shops.

scholarships, bursaries and other supports for students and for research. The plan still leaves the university with a potential two-million square feet of space that can be allocated for academic and research activities, more than TRU will need, Milovick said. Shaver said the project will be in line with similar university villages created at the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University. While it will “improve the sense of campus life,” Shaver said, and help with

Ex-provincial staffer charged in email affair A former ministerial assistant to Transportation Minister Todd Stone has been charged with two offences under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for his role in a complaint about deleted government emails. A special prosecutor approved two charges against George Gretes for "willfully making false statements to mislead, or attempt to mislead" the Information and Privacy Commissioner. Commissioner Elizabeth Denham referred the case to police after Gretes testified in her investigation that he didn't delete a series of

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emails from a subordinate's computer during a search in response to a freedom of information request. Gretes resigned in October 2015 when Denham released her report on the 2014 incident, which found

that Gretes had used another employee's computer to "triple delete" a series of emails. Stone has maintained that the deleted emails were not the official records dealing with community meetings about improving travel options along Highway 16 in northern B.C., which was the subject of the request. The ministry has since released hundreds of pages of records about the project. The incident prompted Premier Christy Clark to order all political staff in the govern-

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ment to keep all emails as the procedure for handling electronic communications is updated. Former privacy commissioner David Loukidelis reviewed the case and recommended that nonpartisan public servants should decide what records should be kept and what can be destroyed as duplicate or transitory messages. Loukidelis warned that with hundreds of millions of emails sent and received each year, trying to evaluate every message would cause the B.C. government to "grind to a halt."

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attracting and keeping students, he sees the plan also benefiting the city and region. “It will enliven life here,” Shaver said.

“TRU has never been an ivory tower institution and I can see this bringing more people from off campus onto the campus.”

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