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Transitioning to a better future There are many ways to improve a community. One method that has been gaining momentum is the idea of a Transition Town. This movement has been happening all over the world and is making real changes. Transition is a way to bring people together in communities to create practical solutions to become more self-sufficient and less reliant on oil. On January 25 at the Kamloops Art Gallery, many local groups got together and presented this idea to the public. There were over 140 people who viewed the feature film, In Transition 2.0. The Kamloops Global Awareness Network, Kamloops 350, Thompson Rivers University, Reelchange Sustainability and the Kamloops Art Gallery did two back-to-back showings of the film. Marcia Dick was the organizer for the Reelchange Sustainability Film Festival during the middle of October last year. “Transition 2.0 was part of the national film festival, but wasn’t shown in the Kamloops one,” comments Marcia. “We thought maybe we should show this to Kamloops and see if anyone would be interested in the idea.” In Transition 2.0 is a film, which captures the inspiring stories of Transition initiatives from around the world. The stories of how different communities have taken
Marcia Dick, Eli Pivnick and Gisela Ruckert hosted the Transition 2.0 film at the Kamloops Art Gallery on January 25 where the community support exceed their expectations. They hope this gathering of like-minded people will spark a fire and a Transition group will be formed in Kamloops.
on the challenge to become more sustainable and environmentally friendly. There are stories about communities printing their own money, growing food, localizing their economies and setting up community power stations. Transition provides a format or guideline on how to start change in a community. “It is hard to make changes at an individual level. But if we pool resources and intellect, then something powerful can come from this,” adds Marcia about the idea of using Transition to address climate change and dependence on fossil fuels. After the film there were brainstorming sessions where people expressed their ideas on what they would like to see in Kamloops. Discussions were started of what people in the community would like Kamloops to look like in 2034. Gisela Ruckert of Kamloops 350 had attended a Transition Town event in Vernon a few years ago: “The idea has been rolling around for the last few years. We had several people in the community bring it up over the last six months. So we decided it was time to throw it out there.” The showings of the film and brainstorming sessions have ex- continued on page 2
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Corbin and Brody Morrison got to enjoy creating an under the sea world at Interior Health as a Literacy Week activity. This free event hosted children of all ages and their families and encouraged them to make literacy a daily part of their routine.
Lieutenant Governor of BC named Kamloops Foundation’s honorary patron The Kamloops Foundation has announced that the Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, as its honorary patron. Greg Reid, president of the Foundation says, “On behalf of the Kamloops Foundation and the communities we serve, I am delighted to welcome Her Honour as a friend and supporter of our Foundation. The Kamloops Foundation is proud to have the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia as Honorary Patron for our organization whose mission is to build community vitality by connecting people who care with causes that matter. With Her Honour’s support, we can continue to raise awareness of the Kamloops Foundation and the legacy building we have been doing for close to 30 years”. “The Kamloops Foundation helps build a brighter and more sustainable future for the community,” says the Lieutenant Governor. “I am pleased to lend support to it and community foundations across British Columbia for their outstanding work on behalf of our citizens.” With a background in ranching, the Lieutenant Governor uses her special connection to the land to shine a spotlight on the shared responsibility to respect the land and work at creating healthy communities. To this end and much like her national counterpart, David Johnston, Governor General of Canada and the Patron for Community Foundations of Canada, Her Hon-
our supports community foundations and the concept of “Smart and Caring Communities.” This initiative is being adopted by Community Foundations across Canada and the Kamloops Foundation is looking at taking up this challenge for our region toward establishing “Smart and Caring Community Funds.” The Smart and Caring Communities initiative is intended to foster our nation’s growing sense of community leading up to Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017. The plan is to mobilize people, organizations and resources in a shared effort to build a smarter and more caring nation. Since 1984, the Kamloops Foundation has provided a means by which people can support their communities in the Thompson, Nicola and South Cariboo region building a better place to live, work and play. The Foundation does this by
building legacy funds, supporting projects and initiatives that benefit the area and providing leadership in philanthropy. Today, the Kamloops Foundation manages an endowment base of $4.2 million dollars. In 2012 their endowment generated income of over $225,000, which was distributed in 2013 to organizations and individuals in the form of grants, scholarships and bursaries. In 2014, the Kamloops Foundation will be celebrating 30 years of operation and is planning on hosting a number of events throughout the year to celebrate this occasion. Other big news, their name has officially changed to the B.C. Interior Community Foundations as of January 27. Everyone can build a legacy - everyone can make a difference. Call the Kamloops Foundation today to learn how at 250-434-6995 or email info@kamloopsfoundation.com.
Family Day Blazers game The Kamloops Blazers will be hosting a 2:00pm game on Monday, February 10 against the TriCity Americans for B.C. Family Day. Special Family Day pricing will be in effect for the afternoon game to encourage families to come to the game at an affordable price. Every ticket purchased will also include a voucher for a free popcorn or hot dog and a pop.
Following the afternoon game, there will be a free postgame skate with the Kamloops Blazers to get pictures and autographs from your favourite players. The Blazers players will then head up to Red Robin to eat and visit with more fans! Following the game, fans are invited to head up to Red Robin and with the purchase of a meal, will receive a free Blazers ticket.
Drop in to Family Art Saturday on February 15 at the Kamloops Art Gallery, a free family event that includes tours and activities in the galleries as well as innovative workshops in their studios. Learn and play together and experience the exhibitions as a family. Their current exhibitions, Beautiful Monsters: Beasts and Fantastic Creatures in Early European Prints, Picasso’s Beasts: Selections from the National Gallery of Canada, and unlimited edition, explore over four hundred years of printmaking drawn from the National Gallery of Canada and their own permanent collection. Inspired by these exhibitions, the art workshops will focus on printmaking and the creation of incredible and imaginary monsters.
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- continued from front ceeded the expectations Gisela had for this workshop. “We thought that we wouldn’t be able to fill one session of 70,” says Gisela. “We ended up running two and we had to turn away people.” “People want to get involved in something like this. There has been overwhelming support,” Gisela comments about the more than 20 people who have indicated that they want to be organizers of this group. The next step is to contact the people who are interesting in creating a Transition group and see where they want to take it. “It is an organic process, it is a very publicly driven process,” adds Gisela. Is Kamloops ready to make the change? Who really knows, but there are people out there willing to give it a shot. Passion can move mountains and in this case, Kamloops has a lot of support to shift the direction the community is going. This effort is in the early stages of exploring the Transition Town idea for Kamloops. If you want to become a part of this change, please visit the Kamloops 350 Facebook page or intransitionmovie.com/ for more information. They are hosting a meeting on February 12 at 6:30pm at the Kamloops Immigrant Services Building located at 448 Tranquille Road. Please RSVP by emailing elipivnick@gmail. com. Ashley Demedeiros
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Habitat for Humanity 2014 Housing Habitat for Humanity Kamloops (HFHK) is building two homes in 2014 for families struggling to overcome the cycle of poverty. “Every Canadian family deserves a safe, decent and affordable place to call home. Habitat for Humanity Kamloops’ goal is to make that dream a reality,” states David Hughes, HFHK Chairman. How does this work; through volunteer labour and donations. Habitat Homeowners invest hundreds of hours of their own labour into building their Habitat house and the houses of others. Habitat houses are sold to partner families with zero interest financing. The homeowners’ monthly mortgage pay-
ments are used to build still more Habitat houses. Now more than ever, Habitat for Humanity Kamloops needs the support of our community to make this dream come true. How can you help? At the ReStore Donation Centres, they receive new and used furniture, large and small appliances, household goods and building materials donated by homeowners, contractors, retailers and manufacturers, and sell them to the public at greatly reduced prices. Money raised through ReStore sales covers 100 per cent of the cost of Habitat for Humanity Kamloops’ administration. That means that every dol-
lar donated to Habitat for Humanity can go directly towards building homes for families in need. Please donate items to the ReStore, cash, gifts in kind and/or your time. Volunteer in the ReStore or on a Build site. They couldn’t do this without the help of amazing volunteers! Give them a few hours here and there, or a steady schedule – they will accommodate your needs – no experience required. If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Jan Lingford at 250-314-6783 or mailed at habitatkamloops@live.ca. Be sure to visit habitatkamloops.ca to tour the new website!
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Robyn Regehr played three seasons with the Kamloops Blazers from 19961999 compiling 69 points and 346 penalty minutes in 183 games with the Blazers. The 33-year-old Los Angeles Kings defenseman has played 14 NHL seasons with the Calgary Flames, Buffalo Sabres and Los Angeles Kings. The reliable rearguard, who was born in Brazil but grew up in Rosthern, Saskatchewan, is known for his consistency and physical play compiling 917 penalty minutes and 180 points in his NHL career. Robyn has become the ninth former Blazers’ player to play 1000 NHL games. He joins Mark Recchi (1652), Darryl Sydor (1291), Shane Doan (1288), Jarome Iginla (1286), Ken Daneyko (1283), Scott Niedermayer (1263), Doug Bodger (1071) and Craig Berube (1054).
Gearing up for the GranFondo and Family Festival
The second Annual Kamloops Indoor GranFondo and Family Festival is on Family Day weekend – Sunday, February 9. Starting at 10:00 am, come out to enjoy an active day with the kids at the Tournament Capital Centre! In addition to face-painting and a photo booth, the Big Little Science Centre will be there, 4Cats Studio will have a kids’ Artzone, PacificSport is hosting
XploreSports, Kamloops Adaptive Sports Association has wheelchair basketball, the Yoga Loft has kids’ yoga and RiverCity Gymnastics will have an obstacle course and Princess Party. Don’t miss the free swim at the Canada Games Pool from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. There will also be an expo with an eclectic group of exhibitors. Admission is free for both the expo and Family Festival.
New this year they are offering multiple free workshops throughout the day! Learn more about injury prevention, bike maintenance and advanced training techniques starting at 9:00 am. The Kamloops Indoor GranFondo is a fundraiser for the MS Society. Participants can ride for six hours, four hours, two hours or any open amount of time; with all riders
finishing together at 4:00 pm. For fundraising questions contact Katrina Wisla at katrina.wisla@ mssociety.ca or call the MS Society of Canada, Kamloops and Area Chapter office at 250-3140773. For all event related inquiries, or to register for a workshop, please contact Alex de Chantal at Adechantal@kamloops. ca or call 250-828-3828.
Kiwanis Scrabble tournament benefits babies The Kiwanis Club of Downtown Kamloops is holding a Scrabble Tournament on Monday Feb 10, 2014 at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour Street. Registration will begin at 6:30pm and playing will begin at 7:00pm. As is in the past tournaments, there will be two games playedand the total of the
two games added together will determine the winners. There will be prizes for the two highest score as well as for the lowest score. There will also be a silent auction. The proceeds from the tournament will go to the Kiwanis International Eliminate project, which is raising money for moth-
ers and babies from maternal/neonatal tetanus. One baby dies every nine minutes from Tetanus and it is very painful death.
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New mural creates an alley oasis for Central Station patrons As you may have noticed over the summer, the Central Station located at 126 4th Avenue got some art added to its walls. As part of the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association’s Back Alley Art Gallery Program, the Central Station got a new mural. The rustic screen creates an ‘alley oasis,’ especially on the patio. The building the Central Station is in has been up since 1897 and holds a lot of Kamloops’ history. Now, it is a perfect combination of something new and something old. The artist Kelly Wright had fun with this project and was given quite a bit of creative leeway on it according to owner Judy Hill. “I knew about the back alley improvement project and I toured down the allies and they make everything look nice. I wanted to be a part of this.” Judy wanted to give the patio a little more depth. “I showed Kelly a few photos and he ran with the idea of a wandering path,” adds Judy. “It looks great, they did a great job. Not only does the patio look better than ever, it is now a point of interest for downtown eaters and shoppers. The owner is even incorporated into the mural;
Staff member Katie Gleboff stands in front of the Central Station’s new mural.
he is serving the drinks at the bar.” Not only is the building worth stopping in, the staff at the Central Station are outstanding. “25 years ago when we bought the place, there was some staff here who are still working today,” add Judy. “It doesn’t matter when you stop in, you will see a familiar face.” The Central is well know for is hamburgers and unique flares.
They offer classic like spinach and artichoke dip as well as unique favourites like a rice vegetarian wrap and the Schnitzel burger. They also have specials like the Blazers $9.50 steak dinner, customer appreciation junior burger, fries and a beer for $5.25 and will have something going on for the Brier. You can also enjoy karaoke on Fri-
day and Saturday night. If you are looking for a good place to grab a bite to eat and enjoy in some local art, the Central Station is the place for you. “The art is all unique and every time you look at it, you see something different,” says Judy. You are transported to a world of culture and hearty foods. Ashley Demedeiros
Museum exhibit looks at building the Canadian Pacific Railway Kamloops Museum and Archives presents their new exhibit Chinese Legacies: Building the Canadian Pacific Railway, on display in the temporary exhibit gallery, which started on January 10 and will run until April 30. Chinese Legacies is a collaborative exhibit project between the Revelstoke Railway Museum and the Revelstoke Museum and Archives. This exhibit tells the fascinating story of the Chinese labourers who helped build the Canadian Pacific Railway through the difficult
mountain terrain between Port Moody and Craigellachie. Working under terrible conditions in extreme weather, Chinese labourers blasted tunnels, built bridges and levelled the right-of-way to make Canada’s national railway a reality. Between 600 and 2,200 of these men died from accidents and sickness during construction. The story of the Chinese railway workers speaks to our national story and is suitable for a wide-ranging audience in communities all across the country.
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The Waste Land Andrea Kastner is a Kamloopsbased artist. Her exhibition is at the Kamloops Art Gallery (KAG) until March 22, curated by Craig Willms, the KAG assistant curator. Her practice explores the presence of the unseen, both in her physical surroundings and in the human psyche. Previous bodies of work have included archeological excavations of household refuse and paintings that reveal the excess and sacred nature of rejected objects found in basements, alleyways and neglected spaces. In 2012, Andrea was selected as a finalist for the RBC Painting Competition for her painting Demolition. The title of this exhibition comes from T.S. Eliot’s poem of the same name, wherein he declares, “These fragments I have shored against my ruins.” In this
new body of work, Kastner investigates ruins and fragments that make up the urban landscape of Kamloops. She looks at the changing state of the city she resides in and relates that state to people’s capacity for amassing possessions and building upon them while continually culling or passing things along. The artist researched the archives of the Kamloops Museum and explored the city’s back alleys and hidden pockets located behind familiar building façades. Through paintings based on collaged compositions, Andrea reveals layers of civic history and exposes a behind-the-scene view of the spaces that she depicts. Andrea describes her paintings as “in a state of being overwhelmed by their own possessions.”
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Artistic renditions of rocks for display at Brier The Kamloops and area hobby carving and woodworking community have been invited to participate in the Canadian Men’s Curling Championship playoff event by assisting The Tim Hortons Brier Organizing Committee to create its four-corner ice display. Three of the four corner displays will feature works from the Shuswap School of Carving and Arts and the Kamloops Woodcarving Club. The fourth corner will display the winners of the worldwide Miniature Curling Rock Carving Contest that began at the Shuswap School of Carving and Arts in September 2013. Contest entry deadline is Friday, February 14 at 7:00pm. All carvers
are invited to submit their artistic rendition of a curling rock. It can be carved in wood, stone, or clay (or combination of the three); it must measure three inches at the base (sliding surface) and include some form of handle. Full details of the contest and how to enter are available at bccarvingschool.com. The People’s Choice Award for the Miniature Curling Rock Carving Contest voting will be at the Downtown Kamloops Curling Club from February 16 to 22. Members of the public are invited (and encouraged) to drop by the Kamloops Curling Club, at 700 Victoria, between 9:30am and 9:30pm to cast their vote. The curling club has a cafeteria that fea-
New head coach for Blazers The Kamloops Blazers have announced that head coach Dave Hunchak has taken a leave of absence from the team effective immediately. Guy Charron will be assuming the position of head coach until further notice and has been behind the bench as of January 11 when the Blazers played the Prince George Cougars.
Guy spent the past three and a half seasons behind the Blazers bench as the head coach. He compiled a record of 144-97-7-13 in 261 games as the Blazers head coach from 20092013 Associate coach Mark Ferner and goaltender coach Dan De Palma will continue in their current roles.
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Pre-Brier party There will be a Pre-Brier Party on February 22 at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre’s Ballroom from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. This is a free event for the public who are 19 years or older. This exciting event will feature a live DJ (courtesy of Select DJ Service), interactive games, great prizes and the Brier’s own street curling game complete with synthetic ice for guests to try their hand at one of Canada’s favourite games. This event is 19+ and complimentary to the public, although a donation to the SPCA upon arrival is encourages (preferably dog and cat toys, photocopy paper, extralarge garbage bags, as well as gift cards to pet stores, Walmart or grocery stores). This pre-Brier event will help to give you a stage of all the excitement to come at the Canadian Men’s Curling Championship held in Kamloops March 1 to 9, 2014.
It was a super Sunday for Canadian men’s curling on February 2, with four teams prevailing in provincial playdowns to qualify for the 2014 Tim Hortons Brier, March 1 to 9 in Kamloops at the Interior Savings Centre. The biggest surprise of the weekend came in Smith Falls, where Glenn Howard saw his eight-year reign as Ontario champion come to an end, at the hands of Greg Balsdon from Hamilton’s Glendale Golf and Country Club. Greg, with third Mark Bice, second Tyler Morgan and lead Jamie Farnell, with be making his first appearance at the Tim Hortons Brier. After scoring two in the ninth end, the Greg foursome stole a single in the final frame when Howard’s hit for the win crashed on a guard. In the Newfoundland/Labrador final, Brad Gushue booked his 11th trip to the Canadian men’s championship, including the past eight consecutive years, with a six to two victory over Colin Thomas. The Brad team, including Brett Gallant, Adam Case and Geoff Walker, was undefeated in the event. The win extended the 2010 Olympic gold-medallist’s winning streak at the provincial championship to 31-0, dating back to 2010. A familiar scenario played out in Manitoba, where Jeff Stoughton defeated Mike McEwen by an eight to three score in the championship showdown. It marks the third time in the past five years the two have faced off in the final match. Stoughton, representing Manitoba for an 11th time at the Canadian championship, will be joined by third Jon Mead, second Reid Carruthers and lead Mark Nichols. In Saskatchewan, Steve Laycock downed defending champ Brock Virtue seven to six in the final of the province’s Tankard playdowns in Shaunavon, earning a fourth appearance at the Tim Hortons Brier. Steve was part of the Pat Simmons team that represented Saskatchewan in 2007 and 2008 and skipped the province’s entry in 2011. He will lead teammates Kirk Muyres, Colton Flasch and Dallan Muyres at the Interior Savings Centre next month in Kamloops.
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Captivating rhythms to delight ■■ The Art We Are - Doc and The Disorderlies on Feb. 8 from 8 to 10pm. Open Mic and Poetry Slam on 2nd and last Wed. monthly from 7 to 9pm. 246 Victoria St. FMI contact 250-828-7998. 246 Victoria St. ■■ Mike Mueller on Feb. 8 from 8pm to 12am at Lake City Casino, 540 Victoria St. FMI contact 250372-3336. ■■ Indoor Farmers Market - Sahali Centre Mall, runs from 10 to 2 pm, every 1st and 3rd Saturday (twice a month) in Jan., Feb., Mar., and Apr. Features meat products, farm produce, baking, arts, crafts and more. New vendors welcome, if you “Bake It, Make It, Grow It”. FMI: Andy at 250-577-3810, or DandyMe2@hotmail.com. ■■ Can-Ital Ladies Annual Valentine Dinner and Dance on Feb. 8 at the Colombo Lodge, 814 Lorne St. Cocktails at 6pm and dinner at 7pm. Tickets available at Viva Bridal, 353 Victoria St or by calling Mary at 250-320-2020 or Bertha at 250-3764669. ■■ Brent Butt on Feb. 9 at 7:30pm at the Sagebrush Theatre, 821 Munro St. Tickets available at Kamloops Live! Box Office, 1025 Lorne St. or KamloopsLive.ca. ■■ Valentine Luncheon for all RIH retirees on Feb. 7 from 11:30am to 1pm at ABC Country Restaurant, 1835 Rogers Way. RSVP required by Feb. 3 by calling Marnie at 250828-2724. ■■ Cards and Games Night with the Fun, Laugh and Friends Group on Feb. 8 at 7pm. Bring name tag and games if interested. FMI contact laugh2014@shaw.ca. ■■ Kamloops Community Garden Registration for plot availabil-
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ity on some of the 8 gardens. Regis- ry Community Church, 1205 Rogers Cost and registration required. Contration takes place on Feb. 11 from 4 Way. Tickets available at Kamloops tact 250-828-3500 or kamloops.ca/ to 6pm, Feb. 28 from 11am to 1pm, Live! Box Office online at www. ezreg. Course #219782. March 12 from 4 to 6pm, March 28 kamloopslive.com or by calling 250- ■■ “Furs, Feather and Talons” Pro-D Day Kids Camp at BC from 11am to 1pm at Interior Com- 374-5483. munity Services, 765 Tranquille Rd. ■■ Art Exposed from Feb. 15 to Wildlife Park on Feb. 21 from 9 to FMI contact Shelaigh at 250-852- 23 at Kamloops Art Council’s Main 4pm for kids 6 to 12. Kids will learn 0681 or kamloopsgardens@gmail. Gallery at 7 W Seymour St. Gal- about a variety of animals at the lery hours: Tues. to Fri. from 10am Park. Kids will discover how furs, com. ■■ Young Guns Show Feb 13: to 5pm and Sat. from 10am to 4pm. feathers and talons help animals to Young Guns Tour featuring Brett Opening reception on Feb. 14 from survive. They will encounter a Bird of Prey up close! FMI or to register Kissel and One More Girl at Cactus 6 to 8pm. ■■ Kamloops Prostate Cancer contact 250-573-3242 ext 228 or Jack’s 8pm. ■■ Addicted to Love Burlesque Support Group will be holding 259 or visit: www.bczoo.org. theirofmonthly meeting on Feb. 15 at ■■ Bowl for Kids Sake from Feb. at The Blue 319 Victoria YouGrotto, can support a variety 10am at the Seniors Activity Centre, 22 to Mar. 9 in support of Big BrothSt. Wed. Feb. 12. Doors at 8pm for areas of interest including ers Big Sisters of Kamloops. Form 9A-1800 Tranquile Rd. a 19+ show.organizations FMI or interested in and projects performing visit:facebook.com/Ka- ■■ Barnhartvale Coffee House on teams and join the fun of their bigthat help youth and education. Feb. 15 doors at 7pm at the Barn- gest fundraising event of the year. mloopsburlesque. hartvale Hall. Feature act is Jesse FMI on special events, prizes and to ■■ Valentine Make Social on 14 fromtoday! a Feb. donation register your group visit: www.bfkChrissy at 250-| www.kamloopsfoundation.com 1 to 3pm at Desert Gardens Centre, Jones. FMI contact250-434-6995 540 Seymour St. Live music, light 573-0025 or www.barnhartvalecof- skamloops.ca or call 250-374-6134. ■■ Let’s Dance on Feb. 22 from refreshments, prizes, pie sale, raffle feehouse.com. for Valentine’s Goodie Basket. Ad- ■■ Creative Writing Workshop 8pm to 12am at Kamloops Curling with Eleanor Hancock on Mondays Club, 700 Victoria St. Music by Mcmission by Donation. ■■ LocarnoMexican/Cuban from Feb. 17 to March 24 from 7 to Ivor in Motion DJ Services. For tickband on Feb. 13 at 7:30pm at Calva- 9pm at South Kamloops Secondary. ets contact Carole at 250-554-7078,
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