Kamloops This Week October 5, 2022

Fighting off an intruder in a changing community

CHRISTOPHER FOULDS KTW EDITOR

NatashaAllard was in her bathroom at about 10 p.m. on Sept. 28, getting ready for bed, when she heard a noise else where in her Westsyde home.

She left the bathroom, came around the corner and was surprised to see another person in her home — a woman who had entered through an unlocked back door.

“Who are you? What are you doing in my house? What do you want?”Allard asked the intruder, who mumbled something in return, head down and arms crossed, a stance familiar with Allard, who works at Royal Inland Hospital and has inter acted with those with addictions for some time.

After a moment, the woman told Allard she needed help, that she was being abused. Allard offered to call the police and paramedics, but told the woman she had to wait outside. The intruder did not want the police called,

then asked for a bite to eat as she entered the kitchen.

“And I said, no, I’m calling the cops,” Allard said. “So that’s when I had gone back into the bathroom to get my phone. I turned around and she had just done a complete 180. She was no longer this quivering, scared, meek, hurt woman anymore. She was this violent, raging human being. Like, I looked into her face and there was nothing there except anger and violence.”

Oct. 5 election forum at TRU

You are invited to the 2022 Kamloops Civic Election Forum. The forum will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. in the Grand Hall at Thompson Rivers University. The forum — co-hosted by Kamloops This Week, CBC Radio Kamloops and Radio NL — will follow the format of the highly successful 2018 civic elec tion forum, and will feature a

mayoral session, followed by groups of councillor candidates taking to the stage in 25-minute increments to answer questions from the public.

The evening should wrap up just before 10 p.m.

You can attend in person and ask a question of the candidates or you can catch the forum online via KTW’s Facebook page.

In today’s paper

• On page A5, we have a story from Tuesday’s civic election forum at NorKam secondary, where candidates seeking office interacted with high school students.

• On pages A12, A13 and A14, meet the School District 73 trustee candidates.

• On pages A14 and A15, read about candidates’ views on recreation plans in Kamloops.

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Due to prior commitments, I was unavailable to be inter viewed on the date proposed by K T W for its series of questions for the mayoral candidates I would like to have the oppor tunit y to respond to the first two questions that have been featured in recent issues of K T W.

1. What can Kamloops Cit y Council do to improve the current streetrelated issues in the Cit y ?

This has been the central focus of my personal effor ts over the past four years My own business, as well as neighbouring businesses and residents of the West Victoria Street area, have experienced first-hand the negative impacts of a poorly conceived and poorly-administered system for dealing with street related issues including addiction, mental health, homelessness and crime There should be much better planning and oversight into where and how shelters and suppor tive housing facilities are operated There must be accountabilit y for the agencies that control these facilities, and there must be objective , fact-based reviews of the outcomes that they claim to achieve for those that use their facilities. The boards of directors of these facilities must be held accountable to make decisions in the best interest of our communit y rather than fur thering the agencies that they represent Street crime is rampant , yet repeat offenders remain on the streets to re offend. The municipalit y can work with enforcement agencies with increased outreach, better communication, and a complete re -building of our ineffective bylaws/CSO depar tment .

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. How can council address the crisis of affordable housing?

The first step is to listen to, and work together with, the Central Interior Home Builders A ssociation. I have been in regular contact with their Board, and can say that they have some ver y practical, effective ideas to speed up and streamline the approval process. Piecemeal ideas attempted by council members with no exper tise or experience in the development process is not a solution The development of affordable housing will only happen, however, when our streets become safer and more secure , and all areas of our communit y can share in the building of new housing.”

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• October 5, 8, and 12

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Mayoral candidates pitched ideas to the next generation of voters during a meet and greet at NorKam secondary on Tuesday. Students in six social studies classes in grades 10 to 12, gave up their lunch hour to quiz candidates on their visions for Kamloops.

The event was organized by social studies teachers Nikki McFarlane, Trevor Pendergast, Brynden Swint and Bryan Uyeda. Candidates sat at tables in a packed library and students filtered amongst them, discuss ing transit, housing affordability, amenities and more.

Ray Dhaliwal graduated from NorKam in 1974 and is running for mayor.

“You youth have to tell me what you want to see,” Dhaliwal told a group of students gath ered around his table. “This is your community.”

Grade 12 students Santana Miller and Leah Boyes read Dhaliwal’s platform in advance of the event and told KTW he impressed them most among the five candidates running for mayor because of his plans for a youth council.

Speaking with candi date Sadie Hunter, students expressed concern about transit reliability and a “flaky” app. Hunter suggested a loop sys tem connecting passengers to core destinations. She said she was not aware of technological issues with the app and prom ised to raise it during a city meeting later that day.

Candidate Reid HamerJackson also went to NorKam some 50 years ago. He never graduated from high school and ended up on the streets in Edmonton. He credited “hard work” for his current business ownership and run for mayor.

“You can do whatever you put your mind to,” HamerJackson told students.

Hamer-Jackson also spoke about rising overdose deaths and his campaign’s emphasis on recovery options, as well as housing affordability.

Grade 11 students Aleyna Gamble and Elizabeth Gammel listened and told KTW they are worried about the cost of hous ing as they near graduation.

“I would like to move out of my parents house one day,” Gammel said.

Students who spoke to candi date Dieter Dudy told KTW they were impressed by his vision for city growth.

“I really like it because it

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helps benefit not just business es, but it also helps benefit youth programs,” Grade 11 student Mattias Jabs said.

Grade 10 student Noah Tkaczuk noted it could counter Kamloops’ “little-town vibe.”

Parks, waterparks and an iconic piece of architecture, similar to the CN Tower, were cited by students as missing amenities.

Candidate Arjun Singh was asked questions on topics out side of the city’s jurisdiction — including health care and the cost of gas prices — but used it as an opportunity to promote climate action.

“No gas prices cheaper — can’t do that,” Singh said. “Go electric.”

Pendergast said the school tries to convey civic responsibil ity by giving students a taste of what it is like to exercise their democratic voice. In addition to the event on Tuesday, the school will host a mock civic election.

About 800 NorKam students will be asked to cast a ballot on Oct. 13, two days ahead of gen eral voting day and a few years before most students will be able to actually vote.

“What we’ve all been attempting to do is just to get them [students] to realize that democracy only works when there is people buying in,” Pendergast said.

He equated democracy to a refrigerator, noting that it can be taken for granted until it no longer works.

“Then, all of a sudden, you realize it was kind of an impor tant thing.”

Student Santana Miller, in fact, said she wants to be a politician one day. Perhaps she will be back in 50 years talking to students, similar to Dhaliwal and Hamer-Jackson.

“There’s so many issues in the world that need to be solved and you can help influence to solve those issues,” Miller said.

Mayoral candidate Reid Hamer-Jackson speaks with student at NorKam secondary, the very school he attended when he was in high school. Hamer-Jackson and the four other mayoral candidate were at the North Kamloops school on Tuesday to take part in an open house-type Q&A with students.

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Forty per cent in city without a family doctor

An estimated 41,000 Kamloops residents are not attached to a family doctor — about 40 per cent of the city’s population, which is double the provincial average.

About one-million B.C. residents — roughly 20 per cent — are without a family doctor.

“It’s bad across B.C. and it’s worse in Kamloops,” Thompson Region Division of Family Practice executive director Tim Shoults told KTW

Last week, city council received an update from staff about physi cian recruitment initiatives, follow ing a presentation in June by the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, Thompson Region Division of Family Practice and STEPS Medical Clinic, during which council sup ported exploring incentives to attract physicians. Some ideas put forward by the delegation included tax incen tives, office furnishings, education, relocation bonuses and complimen tary housing.

KTW previously asked the Ministry of Health how many people in Kamloops are on a waitlist for a family doctor, but the ministry refused to disclose the information.

On Tuesday, the city’s external relations liaison, Sarah Candido, said Ministry of Health data shows about 41,000 Kamloops residents are without a family doctor, noting that number jumps to more than 53,000 when including surrounding areas like Sun Peaks and Barriere.

Shoults explained the number of people unattached to a family doctor is different from the number of peo ple on the waitlist and actively seek ing a family doctor. He told KTW the organization provided the numbers to the Ministry of Health. He said it is hard to say exactly why the situation is worse in Kamloops than the rest of the province.

However, Shoults noted the city’s tertiary hospital — Royal Inland — disqualifies it from physician recruitment and retention incentives offered to smaller communities with out a hospital. Meanwhile, he added, larger communities offer more ser

vices and amenities.

“We’re in a bit of a gulley between communities like Vancouver … but we also can’t pay as much as our rural and remote cousin can,” Shoults said. “That’s why it’s impor tant for us to have localized incen tives, both to keep the family physi cians we have in practice, but also to recruit new ones, to start meeting that gap.”

Candido said city staff have worked with the delegation since it appeared before council in the sum mer. She said the work is “siloed” among organizations. She said reasons for the doctor shortage are varied and solutions complex.

“One of the most difficult recruit ment hurdles in B.C. is the systemic problem of family physician pay,” Candido said, noting family physi cians are paid $31 per patient, which does not account for case complexity nor office overhead.

Family doctors in B.C. are among the lowest-paid in Canada, Candido added, with Alberta boasting the highest-paid family physicians.

She said low pay has led to fam

ily doctors moving into different practice areas or to other parts of the country.

Candido said an announcement is pending from the Ministry of Health about a new physician com pensation model.

Coun. Dale Bass, however, ques tioned that.

“Yes, they’re talking about it, but we know how the provincial govern ment works,” Bass said. “So, when they say it will be done by January, it might be July — and then they’re going to have to implement it.”

Council heard it is not possible to provide direct subsidies because family doctors offices are run like businesses and the Community Charter, provincial legislation by which the city is governed, prohibits communities from providing a direct financial benefit to a private business.

Shoults said a permissive tax exemption “would have been a con crete measure,” but the Community Charter prohibits it. He said the city could lobby for changes to legisla tion, but noted the incentives would apply to all communities and leave

Kamloops with no advantage.

Candido said the city will contin ue to seek innovative ideas and bring another report to council later this year. Some work includes updates to a physician recruitment book and complimentary Tournament Capital Centre passes. The Royal Inland Hospital Foundation and the Thompson Region Division of Family Practice also attend recruitment fairs and conferences, while Kamloops physicians spread the message when they can.

As for what residents without a family doctor do now?

“They have to try and engage with the places that offer primary care,” Shoults said, pointing to the urgent care clinic and emergency room at Royal Inland Hospital or a private clinic.

“Which really highlights the prob lem. When we don’t have enough family physicians, we put stress on the other portions of the medical sys tem and emergency care, in particu lar, is the most expensive kind of care to provide and it strains the whole rest of the system.”

Ministry of Health response

KTW asked the Ministry of Health about the family doctor shortage in Kamloops and responded via email. This is part of its response: “Issues facing primary care, such as the pandemic and physician retirement, have been compounded by years of funding cuts and a lack of innovative policy under the previ ous government. The pandemic has drastically changed the way primary care is delivered in this province. We know burnout from the pan demic is real and has meant many health-care professionals, including those in our primary care system, are either not working or working less to look after themselves.

“Additionally, many more physicians are delivering care virtually than before the pan demic. An additional issue that has had an outsized impact on the delivery of primary care in Kamloops is physician retirement. Though this is a problem across B.C., in Kamloops, the retirement of two family physi cians over the last two years left an additional 3,000 patients unattached to a primary care provider.

“In response, we continue to make signifi cant investments in Kamloops and across B.C. through our team-based primary care strategy. We opened the first Urgent and Primary Care Centre in Kamloops in 2018. Since its opening, the UPCC has provided health-care services to over 100,000 patients.”

The full response, which incudes informa tion on the New to Practice program, can be read online at kamloopsthisweek.com.

Is your Will open to Interpretation?

When it comes to putting your last wishes into writing, clear and precise language is critical Even one word out of place may have serious consequences In a recent case, a Will included a gift to 8 different charities, but it was unclear whether the will-maker intended each charity to individually receive $10,000 per year for 10 years, or if all 8 charities were to equally split the $10,000 annual gift.

When faced with ambiguity like this, the Cour t’s goal is to determine the will maker’s intention at the time the Will was written, so the Cour t will tr y to give the words of the Will their plain and ordinar y meaning If that meaning is not clear, the Cour t will then consider what the will maker would have known about their assets, family and relationships at the time they were drafting their Will The Cour t will then use that evidence to establish what the will maker’s intention likely would have been.

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Celebrating McQueen Lake’s 50th

On

October 1, the KamloopsThompson board of edu cation cele brated the 50th anniversary of the McQueen Lake Environmental Education Centre.

Since its inception in 1972, approximately 250,000 students and educators have had the opportunity to engage in environmental educa tion programming at McQueen Lake, which is located about a halfhour northwest of Kamloops.

Both day and overnight trips are offered at McQueen Lake.

Each year, more than 5,000 stu dents visit the McQueen Overnight Centre, McQueen Day Centre and the nearby Isobel Lake Day Centre. Groups cook their own meals and the students help wash dishes, col

lect firewood and water and clean their cabins.

This model has proven to be extremely beneficial, fostering stu dent independence and encouraging youth to have greater ownership of their experiences.

Classes are active on site during

fall, winter and spring, with students participating in various educational opportunities in which they learn about science, environmental con cepts and aspects of art, career and design.

Students have the opportunity to learn about Indigenous land and culture with the help of Aboriginal education workers.

Students also enjoy adventure challenges, archery, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, pond studies, hiking and orienteering.

Wayne Deptuck, who has been employed as the McQueen Lake resource teacher for 23 years, coordinates groups, does pre-trip ori entations and provides educational programming for all groups, from students in Kindergarten through to Grade 12. For Deptuck, students learning in the natural environment is tremendously rewarding.

“When I see a student discover something in the natural world that amazes them, that’s when I forget I’m at work,” he said.

A working group was established in the spring of 2022 to plan for McQueen Lake’s 50th anniversary celebration. The group consisted of current McQueen Lake staff (resource teacher, caretaker and principal), former teachers and principals who led the development of McQueen Lake and environmen tal educators who helped launch McQueen Lake.

The working group developed plans to celebrate the anniversary this past Saturday.

Dan Sargent has served as the caretaker at McQueen Lake for 25 years. He is responsible for caring for the centre, providing maintenance for the buildings and systems and helping groups on site.

As for the future of the McQueen Lake Environmental Education Centre, plans include an upgrade to the water system, a replacement roof for the McQueen Lake Day Centre and modifications to the teachers’ cabin.

In partnership with School District 73’s Aboriginal educa tion department, there are also plans being developed to build a Secwépemc cultural centre, which will include a traditional Secwepémc winter home, or pit house (c7es7íst kten).

Part of the funding for this proj ect came from a Kamloops Aurora Rotary grant.

Rhonda Nixon is superintendent of School District 73. She can be contacted by email at rnixon@sd73. bc.ca. SD73 columns appear monthly in KTW and online at kamloopsthisweek.com.

Living in the short term will be our ruination

I’m writing this on a plane to Greenland and it has occurred to me (not for the first time) to wonder where everybody else is.

My wife and I are on our way to shoot a doc umentary film about a handful of scientists who have an idea to slow the speed at which glaciers are sliding into the sea. If it works, it would dras tically lower the predicted level of sea level rise.

As the warming proceeds and the world’s remaining ice melts, sea level rise is going to become a grave problem for every country with a coastline, so you’d think there would be legions of people working it. There are not.

How many people are working specifically on accelerating glacial flows? Maybe 100 fulltime scientists, if you’re feeling optimistic.

What holds glaciers back is the friction between the ice and the bottom. Warmer ocean

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currents are eating away at the base of the gla ciers and effectively detaching them from the bottom — taking the brakes off.

The official Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change forecasts no more than one metre of sea level rise by 2100. Many scientists think two metres is more likely, given predict able further warming even with rapid cuts to emissions. A two-metre sea level rise would flood land that is home to a quarter-billion people. In Asia, goodbye to Shanghai, Bangkok and Calcutta; in the U.S., farewell Miami and New Orleans.

So this plane, and lots of others heading to the polar regions, should be full of climate scien tists looking for ways to slow down the glaciers and the consequent sea level rise. We’re already locked into far too much warming and just cut ting emissions is not enough.

However, there are just five scientists and engineers on this trip: an American, two Canadians, a Brit and a Finn. They have a really promising idea for slowing down the glaciers and reducing the speed of sea level rise, but there should be dozens more teams working on promising ideas.

Consider, for a moment, the Manhattan Project, which employed 130,000 people from 1942 to 1945 to build the first atomic bombs.

It cost about $23 billion in today’s money, but nobody objected because they were afraid the

Germans might get the bomb first.

Global warming is at least as big a threat as a few first-generation nuclear weapons in Nazi hands — far bigger, I’d say — so why is the response so muted? Can’t people see that cli mate change is an existential threat that would justify dozens of Manhattan-scale crash projects to curb the warming?

No, they can’t — and I suspect our ancestors are to blame. All our ancestors were huntergatherers for at least 98 per cent of human histo ry and hunter-gatherers lived in the short term.

They could react fast to immediate and vis ible threats, but they could do nothing about longer-term challenges like changes in the cli mate or animal migration routes, so they didn’t waste time worrying about them. We are their descendants — and that’s our default mode, too.

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BUSSING IN HOMELESS RUMOUR IS NONSENSE

Editor:

I am concerned and frus trated with the ridiculous rumour that non-profits in Kamloops are bussing in home less people for financial gain.

This is preposterous and I can’t imagine what Kamloops would be experiencing if we didn’t have agencies like the ASK Wellness Society and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), organiza tions that continue to support all of us by providing housing and support services to the most vulnerable people in our community.

We need a council that will

not point fingers in judgment, but one that will listen and learn from those in the know.

Perhaps then we can find a few solutions.

This is not a Kamloops problem. This is a humanity problem and many things led to where we are today, but among that is not a bus full of people.

Thank you to Bob Hughes of ASK Wellness. Alfred Achoba of the CMHA and Kelly Thomson of The Mustard Seek Kamloops, along with others.

We see you and support you.  Brenda Aynsley Kamloops

STOP POISONED DRUG DEATH EPIDEMIC

Editor:

It grieves me to see the recent drug-poisoning alert story in KTW as I lost my own daughter to poi soned drugs earlier this year.

A recent report from the provin cial government showed the average monthly number of deaths in the Interior Health region was at 31.3 over the last 12 months. One person a day in our area alone is dying from poisoned drugs.

That’s like a full flight departing Kamloops every three months that crashes and kills all on board.

And nobody doing anything about it.

There is no mention in the alert of the B.C. government’s prescribed safer supply program and how peo ple might access this. I’d like to hear an update from our MLAs on this

provincial program as the govern ment announced, as part of the 2021 budget, “funding up to $22.6 million to health authorities over the next three years to lay the foundation for this innovative new approach. The funding will support the planning, phased implementation, monitoring and evaluation of prescribed safer supply services … Once fully imple mented, people who use drugs and who are at high risk of dying from the toxic illicit drug supply will be able to access alternatives covered by Pharmacare, including a range of opioids and stimulants as deter mined by programs and prescribers.”

I’d also like to hear whether our MLAs and our MP would be willing to support and take steps toward implementing the legalization of drugs, in order to stem the tide of

deaths in our communities from poisoned drugs.

The present system isn’t work ing. The percentage of drug toxicity deaths caused by fentanyl has risen from under 10 per cent in 2012 to 85 per cent in 2021.

In 2012, the number of deaths in B.C. from poisoned drugs was about the same as the number of deaths from motor vehicle accidents. But while the number of motor vehicle deaths has remained about the same over 10 years, the deaths from toxic drugs has risen from 250 per year to 2,250 per year.

It’s way past time to look at what is working in other countries and implement change here in order to save our lives.

Barbara Liotscos Kamloops

THANKS TO CITY FOR BRINGING THE BEAUTY

Editor:

We would like to send a big thank you to city gar deners for the excellent work they do in providing so much beauty to our city.

The flower beds and roadways have the most  beautiful displays of flowers with artistic beauty from

spring to fall. Everywhere we look is  the perfect choice of complementary flowers, bushes or trees that are just perfect for every planted area.

W. and M. Scott Kamloops

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Achieving

Assault in home part of larger problem

When she moved here at age 13, the city was different, she said.

The intruder then struck Allard in the head with a brick. Allard pushed her out of the way and the two ended up in the dining room, where the intruder stabbed at Allard with a knife, slightly puncturing her back.

Allard finally managed to push the woman out the front door and call the RCMP.

The woman had chosen an opportune time to intrude — Allard’s husband was in Europe at the time, a roommate was out of town and Allard’s guard dog had been put down in August.

Despite the harrowing ordeal, Allard said she feels a bit relieved.

“I feel very fortunate that it’s something that happened to me and not something that could have happened to, you know, an elderly couple or people with children,” she said.

Allard said what happened to her is part of a much larger problem in Kamloops, one connected to “prevalent drug use,” homelessness and mental-health issues.

“While I was growing up, we were free to walk the streets. There wasn’t this active threat of violence, of being attacked or mugged or just that overwhelming feeling of feel ing unsafe as soon as the sun went down.”

Allard said she is “fortunate and unfortunate” to work in the healthcare profession, where she deals with myriad levels of people with street-level issues and sees “the worst of the worst.”

Allard said working people with no addiction or mental-health issues can face being homeless due to affordability problems with rent ing or buying.

“Then there’s the other part, where people are homeless and addicted and, quite frankly, so many of them don’t want help. If you talked to a large majority of them, they’re not interested in recovery, they’re not interested in rejoining society, they’re not interested in what we would consider normal day life,” Allard said.

“They’re very happy and content

doing what they’re doing. Not to say that there isn’t a small amount of people that would actively try to recover and rejoin society if the proper resources were available to them.”

She said the scenes in the ER at Royal Inland Hospital are unnerving.

“We’re literally talking about people that come in, taking up an ambulance, and they’ve been Narcanned (administered Narcan, a medication that temporarily reverses the effects of an overdose). They come into the ER, they’re tak ing care of, they come to and they’re extremely aggressive, extremely vio lent,” Allard said.

“We have no choice but to release them back out on the streets and an hour later, they’re coming back in another ambulance, again, with another paramedic, with being Narcanned again, with being in the hospital. And then they wake up and they’re violent and we release them again and then they come back.

“People don’t understand. They really don’t because they’ve never seen it and it is absolutely horrific to

watch. We have an actual term for them — frequent flyers — and most of them we know by name.”

Allard feels part of the problem is the polarization of feelings on the issue.

“You’re a bleeding heart and these are human beings. These are somebody’s brothers, sisters moth ers, fathers. And then there’s the other side, where people are not looking at these people as human beings anymore. They are like, ‘These people are disgusting. They don’t deserve anything, like food clothes, shelter.”

Allard said she can understand both points of view as the problem grows.

She argued many on the com passionate side of the spectrum have not interacted with those in the throes of addiction or, if they had, that interaction were nothing like hers.

“But if you actually dealt with the ones that are so far gone, they’re no longer somebody’s brother, mother, sister — they are violent and they don’t care and they’re narcissistic and everything is about them and

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1 You own your home: Carrying debts into retirement can be a crippler Living on a reduced cash flow in retirement and having to spend most of it towards debt servicing can impact your ability to enjoy things in retirement Downsizing can be an option, but the reality is most people downsize into a smaller, yet nicer home of equivalent value

2 Your children are financially independent: Hopefully, they are at a point where you need not worry about them financially any more If you are still helping fund schooling, housing, or other expenses, you may not

be ready for reduced income in retirement There is a balance between helping out family and having adult children who have yet to achieve a level of self sufficiency

3 Your parents are financially independent: The baby boomer generation is also known as the sandwich generation as some are caring for aging parents, along with adult kids Try to ensure that your parents are in a stable financial position, or have some plans around long term care or living arrangements should they be found in a tough financial spot

4 You qualify for CPP and OAS: Additional government pensions in the form of CPP and OAS will help supplement your retirement lifestyle and can reduce the need to withdraw from your investments

5 You have a pension plan: Similar to above, the more sources of retirement income you have, the better prepared you can be For those who do not have companypensions, all is not lost You will need to be disciplined and ensure that you have saved more in Retirement Savings Plans (RSPs) and Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs)

6 You have hobbies: If you work until 65, retire and just stop, odds are that you will not be happy nor healthy in retirement Humans need physical, mental and emotional activity to stay healthy and often work provides some social interaction Not everyone golfs, and fewer people golf seven days a week Hopefully, you will have multiple hobbies to fill your retirement cup Ask yourself, if you retired last month, what would you do today?

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their world and they will commit violence to get what they need when they need it,” Allard said.

“And then there’s the other side of that where, you know, there are people out there, they want to recover, but there are no resources or there’s not enough resources to help them get there.”

Allard said her attacker is well known to police and Westsyde resi dents. She has been photographed casing backyards and has been vio lent to other people.

“Why is she out in the public?” Allard asked. “It’s so frustrating, We can’t force people to get help, but what is the answer? Clearly she needs help — she’s violent, she’s a drug user, she’s homeless. But she’s one of the people that I’m talking about. She doesn’t want to recover. She doesn’t want help. She doesn’t want to be part of society. So how do you force some body to be in recovery if they’re not going to take it seriously?”

The suspect is an Indigenous female who stands 5-foot-5 and has a thin build. Those with information can call Kamloops RCMP at 250-8283000 and cite file 2022-34802.

7 Your friends are retired: Having friends who share common hobbies and interests can help provide you with things to keep you active in retirement

8 You have tried the retirement lifestyle: Build a budget for retirement and take it for a test drive A common financial planning guideline is to use 70% of your pre retirement income Set your own amount for your desired lifestyle and try it for six months to see how you make out

9 You have an up to date retirement Plan: When have you last reviewed your retirement plan with your advisor? Is it up to date? Is he/she aware of your target retirement date? Life and financial goals evolve and change over the years We recommend that you have your plan reviewed every 3 to 5 years, or any time there is a major life event

10 Your job is affecting your health: Health is number one If you feel your job is impacting your health, talk to your doctor and see if you need to revise your retirement plans We cannot think of one retired client who has said, "I wish I spent more time at the office "

A couple of cautionary factors are predicting future inheritances and real estate values Admittedly, these can have a significant impact on one's retirement, however, if, when and how much can be a risky mindset when trying to establish your financial independence

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Councillor candidates on city recreation issues

JESSICA

During the civic election campaign, KTW has identified four issues and is asking groups of councillor candidates about them. This is the last in a fourpart series. All previous stories can be read online at kamloopsthisweek.com, under the Civic Election 2022 tab.

A performing-arts centre is the top priority in the city’s Recreation Master Plan, which also addresses many other recreational venue matters. What is your view on the proposed PAC? What is your No. 1 recreation issue?

• Jamie Allen: “I strongly believe that Kamloops will end up with an arts centre — and that goes back to when you get to a certain [population] size, certain things happen — and I fully believe that we will get a performingarts centre. My concerns are, I haven’t seen a business plan yet and we know there’s lots of money that comes into the project, but I haven’t seen any business plan. I won’t be an obstacle to try and make it not happen, but once again, with any of those things,it takes prudence to make sure the busi ness case is there. I remember when we had the TCC. That was not a build ing. That was a plan and it took a lot to get it to that stage. With good plan ning, it was 100 per cent a success and it continues to be that today.”

Although he has not been involved in sports, Allen said he has seen through his niece [curler Corryn Brown] how sports can set young people up for life.

“I think we need to look at all of it because we’re behind on more than one thing. We don’t have a ton of out door pools any more. I don’t think we have enough ice surfaces.”

He said the city also needs to plan, so it does not have to shut down venues like Memorial Arena and

Sandman Centre during emergencies.

• Bonnie Cleland: “As a dancer and as someone who is part of the social dance community, we have cer tainly struggled for space that makes sense to have recreational community dances. I know that that’s true for the swing dance community, as well as the Latin dance community, as well as the ballroom dance community.

“Those three communities have come together and we have discussed various ways where we could come together to have a space available to have more people in our community of dance and I know that there is a strong feeling positively for the per forming-arts centre.

“My partner is in that music scene. He is excited about a performing-arts centre, but he didn’t see that that would fill his needs and so I think it’s important that we put something in town within the realm of the perform ing-arts centre, so that we could lift up the arts as much as we do with sports and recreation.”

Cleland said a performing-arts centre would attract professionals, such as doctors, to the city.

She said her No. 1 recreation issue is integrating accessible recreation. Cleland said the city has diverse rec reation options, but she doesn’t see integration of special needs adults with others.

• George Dersch: “My first thought is, we’re a growing communi ty. Vernon is a smaller community and they have a very thriving performingarts centre right next to their rec cen tre, which is the great hub of commu

nity excitement. There’s a lot of things that happen there. Kamloops doesn’t have one. Why? That’s my question.”

Dersch said he would support a performing-arts centre, noting his No. 1 recreation issue is availability.

• Mac Gordon: Gordon criticized cost estimates outlined in the city’s recreation master plan.

“I think that whole paper needs to be ripped up and thrown out because it’s not worth reading.”

He called the numbers “unrealis tic.”

Gordon said the city cannot afford a performing-arts centre at this time.

“For all those people who don’t want it, you’re getting your wish, we’re not going to get it. And for all those people who want it, you’re just going to have to be patient. It’s going to have to wait. We have other needs that are more important.”

Gordon believes the city needs more outdoor water space, such as beaches, and needs to learn how to do more with less.

• Francois Lambert: Lambert wants to see a performing-arts cen tre built on Seymour Street, arguing Kamloops is losing acts to Kelowna.

“Why don’t we just utilize that thing [Seymour Street parking lot] and get this thing over with? It’ll be a great revenue-producer for Kamloops.”

Lambert said Sandman Centre is not the right venue for certain types of shows. He said the city needs recre ation for every age group, noting there are many older residents in Kamloops.

• Reo Rocheleau: “Until we find out the financial situation of the City of Kamloops, I have no comment.”

Rocheleau said he was concerned about the city’s debt.

As for other priorities, Rocheleau said the city’s recreation offerings are currently adequate. He criticized the estimated cost of an outdoor skating rink previously planned for Riverside Park.

“It was completely ridiculous.”

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Q1: I always wanted to get involved with civil service as a way of giving back and education has been an integral part of my life. I believe that educating our youth is the singular most impor tant thing we do in society and the decisions we make in doing that have reverberating effects for generations to come. The school trustee position seemed like a perfect opportunity for me to make a positive influence.

Unfortunately, I am dismayed by the turn our public education has taken in the last decade or so. The quality of education the average kid receives now seems significantly watered down.

Whether we are not pushing kids hard enough or not offering adequate resources, they are not given the tools to reach their full potential. The world is not getting any less expensive and they grad

objective parameters we used to hold them to.

The responsibilities of the school trustee are more opera tional in nature, but where I can, I will use its influence to highlight these matters. I have been pleas antly surprised in talking to par ents and teachers alike that most of them share these concerns.

I believe we owe our kids going through the public school system quality education that makes a meaningful difference in their lives, no matter their path.

Although there are many sub jects I believe are under-taught, such as history and geography, I think primary education makes the biggest difference.

More specifically, we can do a much better job emphasizing core subjects like English and math. Currently, our expectations of kids in math in elementary school are abysmal. This is cer tainly not the case in other coun tries or in private schools.

Their language lessons are not much better, either. I don’t want a greater emphasis on core learning subjects like English and math because I want them to do their own taxes, but rather, the critical thinking and language skills afforded them will be invalu able for the rest of their lives.

Kids’ learning capacities are extremely malleable at an early age. These foundational subjects will increase their aptitude for learning and hard work, no mat ter the path they take in life.

Karla Pearce Age: 55 Artist Email: karlapearcegallery@ gmail.com

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Q1: I am a visual artist, a person with disabilities and was an art teacher for 23 years. I am passionate about all three.

Q2: I think the curriculum is quite robust and I really don’t think this is the time to generate more work for teachers.

Cole Hickson

Age: 26 Communications co-ordinator Email:VoteHicksonSD73@gmail.com

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Q1: I want to help get more schools built, increase experien tial learning opportunities, better utilize our properties, promote student safety and supports and engage our government(s) through effective community advocacy.

Age: 51 Player health team leader

Email: Heathergrieve@shaw.ca

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Q1: have had the privilege to sit as a trustee on the SD73 board of education since 2018 and chair of the board of educa tion since October 2021.

I would be honoured to represent the community for another term. I am seeking re-election as school trustee because I believe in the impor tance of the education sys tem and the role of an elected board in ensuring that students, parents and staff thrive within it.

I believe an elected board enables trustee rep resentatives to bring a lens that reflects community per spectives. Because I am a highly involved member of the community, I listen to the per spectives of others and bring those perspectives, not just my own, to the role.

In the education system,

students not only learn cur riculum in the school envi ronment, but schools are also a place where students get connection, support and values that are needed for an individual to thrive.

Schools are an integral part of the “village” within our com munities that it takes to raise a child.

Q2: British Columbia’s cur riculum enables students to graduate as “educated citizens of the 21st century.”

The competencies associ ated with career development,

intellectual development and human and social development are embedded into the current curriculum.

A subject not being taught as a standalone topic that I would like to see added is empathy, with additional focus on kindness and respect.

The subject would build on the human and social develop ment curriculum and have stu dents leave our system as empa thetic individuals who seek to understand diversity of opinions and show kindness toward dif fering perspectives.

I believe the subject is impor tant as we have seen many challenges arise in the last two years.

The issues have at times been divisive and have high lighted increased intolerance.

Education is about broaden ing knowledge and perspectives and could Include a course that has a primary focus on teaching empathy and a willingness to respectfully listen to others.

I was a four-time elected TRU Students’ Union representa tive and led some of the most ambitious campaigns in our school’s history, uniting universi ties around B.C. and engaging our regional community from Clearwater to Logan Lake and everywhere in between, present ing to any council, non-profit, NGO and business that would welcome us.

Through connecting econom ics with community engagement, we succeeded in communicating the need for fair funding and accessibility across political lines, with our work appearing in sev eral tripartisan provincial budget recommendations in 2017, 2018 and 2019) — all years I was lobby ing government — by the Select Standing Committee of Finance and Government Relations.

After university, I worked for the Kamloops and District Chamber of Commerce before

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moving on to my current role as the communications and engagement co-ordinator at the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics at TRU.

These experiences gave me a strong understanding of our regional economic, social and political needs. Moreover, they highlighted the necessity of engaging our students with hands-on, experiential education and social/civic opportunities.

My peers recognize and respect me as a person who will do the work, speak the truth and always hear any concerns put for ward. This is what I bring to SD73.

Evidence-based, data-driven approaches that involve working with students, parents/guard ians, teachers and the broader community is how I expect us to achieve success.

Q2: As a local K-12 and TRU graduate, and current university co-ordinator, I can confidently say there is a lack of real-life skills and

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Every time you add some thing, it takes time away from our educators because they have to figure out how to fit the subject in.

It’s not always easy.

Instead, let’s do a study and get some facts on what we need and what can be trimmed. I feel teach ers need more resources to effectively teach the current curriculum.

subjects in our classrooms.

We need to enhance core learning for both tangible and intangible outcomes. Financial lit eracy should be at the top of our list, given its extraordinary impor tance and relatively low barrier to teaching/understanding.

Other skills relevant in today’s labour market should also take precedence, including presenting, writing emails, coding, etc.

We should also evaluate expanding areas like NorKam secondary’s trades and transitions program to give our students opportunities to explore their interests and potential career paths within, and beyond, our region.

I hear from many people about the importance of develop ing more intangible skills, such as critical thinking/skepticism, interpersonal relationships, and personal/mental health. All of these areas are of increasing importance for young people entering an increasingly dynamic and uncertain world.

Finally, we need to recognize our students will become leaders in our local and global commu nity and ensure they have all the tools necessary to succeed.

I want our students to be empowered through forums, clubs and decision-making bod ies within our school district to ensure their voice is heard.

catchment changes, SOGI 123 and early childhood education. The full story can be read online at kamloopsthisweek. com.

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Marian Anderberg

Age: 49

Social worker

Email: marian.anderberg@ gmail.com

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Q1: I have been a social worker in Kamloops and the sur rounding area since 1999.

Throughout my career, I have supported children, families and students.  I continue to operate a private practice in downtown Kamloops.  My experience as a social worker, an educator and an administrator has prepared me for the role of school trustee

I am keenly aware of the importance of strong mentalhealth support for student success.  As a child and youth mental-health clinician, I sup ported students and parents to navigate challenges and recruit appropriate supports for kids. I collaborated with teachers and families to ensure students could be successful in the classroom. I understand the need for robust supports in classrooms and for teachers to feel empowered in the work they do with kids.

Student success is dependant on adequate funding from the province.  Additional schools in the district are necessary due to the overcrowding. I will lend my voice as an advocate for students and those who support them.

In my role as an administrator within the public post-secondary

ability while ensuring opportuni ties for growth and learning will support the district to function effectively. I believe a co-ordinat ed approach is integral to student success. I am committed to col laboration with community and with local government, including the City of Kamloops and the Secwépemc Nation. I commit to continued support for truth and reconciliation at the board of education level, as well as within all programming approved by the board.

Q2: In my work as an administrator in the public post-

secondary system, I oversaw the network that supported students struggling upon their arrival.

Support to students was required due to the social issues they experienced.  Students were often unprepared and did not know where to seek support.

Curriculum that destigmatizes asking for help is what is needed for student success within the K to 12 system and beyond.

Curriculum that is focused on normalizing accessing supports and creating a culture of ally ship is imperative.  Committing to mental wellness for children and youth is committing to well adults later in life.

The lack of preparedness for post-secondary was most evident with the high attrition rates of first- and second-year students.  Curriculum that prepares stu dents entering post-secondary needs to focus on strong aca demic performance. The world of academic integrity has morphed and changed as technology has advanced.

Unprepared students fall prey to predatory offerings from contract-cheating agencies that promise grades without effort.  Curriculum that focuses on integrity in all aspects of life and all decisions will ensure students are committed to learning and striving. Curriculum focused on integrity protects students and society.

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Q1: My history of community service informs a strong desire to see this region thrive.

As I moved away from the daily practice of law toward a tenured position at TRU, I have rediscovered my love of educa tion and the ability to positively impact the lives of students.

I bring a perspective on our public schools from being a stu dent here, a parent of students and, now, as a post-secondary educator working with our gradu ates.

This is my primary reason for seeking a leadership role with the district  In addition, my experi ence in other governance roles and major projects allows me to provide a perspective and input that is valuable to both the board and district administration.

Our last new school on a new site — Pacific Way elemen tary — was constructed more than 20 years ago. Nobody cur rently on the board or its senior administration was in those roles at that time.  I was on the board when we constructed both Juniper Ridge and McGowan Park elementary schools.

I believe my input into site and

access-acquisition issues respect ing the proposed new school sites and my experience with lob bying and capital projects will be a real asset for the board.

This experience has helped provide me some perspective on processes with the province.

I have worked on other major capital projects in other capaci ties, including the Tournament Capital Centre, the Kamloops Centre for Water Quality, the Kamloops Airport expansion, the expansion of the RIH emergency room and construction of the recently completed RIH patientcare tower, which was announced while I was chair of the Interior Health board.

I hope to be able to draw on my skills and experience to help guide public education over the next four years.

Q2: I am undergraduate cur riculum committee chair for the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics.

We are in the process of being accredited by two international organizations.

Something I have learned from the accreditation process is the need to demonstrate what our students know and what they can do.  The same is true at the public school level.

Students are leading the way on climate change issues and they realize it is their future that is at stake.

I know many educators share their student’s passion for environmental issues and are already working hard developing materials in these areas.  I would encourage expansion of initia tives in this area. One of my roles at TRU has been to develop new courses in Environmental law and Indigenous Business law.

Students leaving high school with a strong base in these areas will find opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge.

I was fortunate to visit South Sahali  elementary school in the past year and see their school wide presentations on financial literacy.

My view is that financial literacy will become increasingly impor tant and should take a more prominent role with students as they progress through their edu cational journey. I will continue to encourage expansion of district efforts in this field.

Jennifer Rowse

Age: 35 Office manager

Email: JenniferAshleyJakes@ gmail.com

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Q1: 1. To be a strong con servative voice on a very leftist board.

2. To help parents have transparency in what is being taught to their children, such as an option to opt in or out of SOGI123 and make schools take a neutral approach to controversial issues like gender ideology, religion and politics.

3. To get grades put back in school as this leads to lower

competitive development of students with special excep tions for neurodiverse children (each scenario is unique and needs to be addressed in such a way).

4. To get a focus on inno vation and entrepreneur

ship into schools, promot ing critical thinking and solution mindsets.

Q2: I believe entrepreneur ship and innovation should be added to the curriculum to promote creative critical thinking. Critical thinking about major needs faced in our society can help children find their passions in life and all of humanity to progress exponentially. Critical thinking through entrepreneurship can also lead to immense increase in economic activity and job creation in the local area.

Raise the leaders of tomorrow.

Jo Kang Age: 24 Services co-ordinator

Email: jodhbirkang@gmail. com

Q1: think it’s time for dra matic changes that need to be done in our school district.

Schooling and education is something that evolves and changes rapidly. We must under stand youth are the future of the city and their upcoming success all starts in our school system.

Having someone who went through the school system in Kamloops will allow for a new, unique perspective to be brought to the board table.

I want to be someone who is

connected and understands the needs of our children.

All politics aside, I believe as a school trustee, our students should always be the No. 1 prior ity.

I am very confident my voice on the school board will help

shape a stronger School District 73, where our children will thrive.

Q2: Everyday personal finances is a course that should be added to the B.C. curriculum.

If you had asked me the day after I graduated to go pay a util ity bill, I would have had no clue how to do that. I had no idea how to apply for a credit card, what interest rates were, how to bud get/save money, etc.

I believe personal finances are the No. 1 thing students struggle with post graduation.

These financial struggles then lead to many young adults mak ing questionable financial deci sions early on, which then haunt them for the rest of their lives.

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Q1: I feel passionately about improving schools and education for students.

Although our completion and academic achievement rates have improved significantly over the past few years, there are still significant gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, between rural and urban schools and a gap for students in care and who have special needs.

Students shouldn’t experience lower success because of their life circumstances outside of school.

Schools should be able to have the flexibility and resources

to meet students where they are in their learning journey and provide specific tailored supports so every student can meet their full potential.

This would require additional resources of staff time, learning resources and specialist support. This means lobbying the provin cial government for additional funding and working with com munity groups and agencies to

provide services.

Q2: The question of adding to the curriculum should also include what should be removed.

Schools are continually being told they should add additional material to the curriculum, includ ing instruction on nutrition, sex ual health, information on addic tions, mental-health training, how to budget, how to read a balance sheet, how to file taxes — and the list continues.

Teachers are no longer responsible for just teaching the three R’s, but in teaching students basic life skills along with the expanded curriculum. If there are areas that can be improved, it would be in critical thinking and media literacy.

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Q1: I am running to find a meaningful way to give back to my community in an area that means a lot to me.

Education has always come first in my family. There are many teachers and educators in my family now and going back through the generations.

I was born in Royal Inland Hospital, along with my two siblings. We all completed K-12 in this district. Now our children are attending schools here, too.

The education system is placing a high value on topics such as reconciliation, inclusion and diversity. It means we have to outwardly reflect these ideals, starting at the board level. On Oct. 15, we get to elect the faces of the board who will go on to represent our community and our local education system.

I studied financial manage ment at BCIT, with a major in accounting. I bring a unique skill set and have the experience for this role. Perhaps most impor tantly, I have the time to devote to the board. My businesses are running well and I have the right people in place, which frees

chunk of my time ensuring Kamloops secures the funding it deserves. Our new schools must get the shovels in the ground sooner or this will keep getting pushed back for years. We need these schools now. It is an urgent matter.

Q2: Although writing cur riculum is not a trustee’s job (this is set provincially), it is fun to sug gest a topic for this.

I would like to choose Gardening Basics: the benefits of growing and harvesting your own garden.

Gardens represent a natural environment even though they are handmade. Studies show

that for every $1 spent on buying seeds, gardening tools and your time, you get back nearly $2 in

Organically grown food has more much-needed vitamins and minerals than vegetables grown with synthetic pesticides.

With food prices going through the roof and stories everywhere about food safety recalls, this is the right time to learn how to grow your own gar den, spices and herbs.

Research also shows that families who garden together enjoy better health and wellbeing. Children eat more veg etables, too. Gardening provides stress relief (relaxation) in a time when mindfulness strategies and maintaining good mental health is a major focus.

It is also good physical exer cise — tilling the soil, planting, weeding, watering and harvest ing gets you outdoors, breathing in fresh air and burning a few calories while you’re at it.

The course could cover addi tional topics, such as cooking and sharing of recipes (food health), composting and even xeriscape landscaping. I think it’s a great idea if all schools could plant a community garden and they could take turns participating in the weekend farmers’ markets.

There will be more voting stations and mail-in bal lots will be available in this month’s civic election as the City of Kamloops is aiming to create the most accessible election ever.

Kamloopsians head to the polls on Saturday, Oct. 15, to elect their next mayor, eight councillors and five school trustees.

This year, they will only have to be residents of Kamloops for a single day in order to vote as provincial legislation has been updated, removing the 30-day residen cy requirement.

Electors, however, must still have been residents of B.C. for at least six months to vote, while a 30-day timeline still applies for non-resident property electors.

Also new in the legislation is that it permits all eligible

voters to choose mail-in ballot voting. In past years, mail-in ballot eligibility was limited to people who were unable to attend a voting place inperson.

Registration for mail-in ballots began on Sept. 6. After Oct. 2, any requests for mail-in ballots are only be available at city hall due to time restraints.

As for this year’s polling stations, two new locations have been added.

The city usually only oper

ates one advance polling station for three days: Heritage House, downtown in Riverside Park. Another one has been added for this election, on the North Shore at the McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre.

Advance voting days are on Oct. 5, Oct. 8 and Oct. 12. McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre was selected as a polling place as it is located along a bus route and is accessible to anyone with mobility issues.

As for the general voting day, the city typi cally has 16 stations, but has added a 17th, at Juniper Ridge elementary.

On general voting day, Oct. 15, all in-person

polling places will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and transit will be free on that day.

A special voting opportunity will be available at Thompson Rivers University on Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for students or employees on duty.

Special voting opportunities for residents, patients and staff at Royal Inland Hospital and care homes will also be available:

• Oct. 6: Hamlets at Westsyde (8 a.m. to 10 p.m.), Riverbend (11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.), Ridgeview Lodge (2 p.m. to 4 p.m.);

• Oct. 7: Royal Inland Hospital (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.);

• Oct. 11: The Shores (9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.), Chartwell in North Kamloops (11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.), Pine Grove (2 p.m. to 3 p.m.), Berwick on the Park (4 p.m. to 6 p.m.);

• Oct. 12: Chartwell in Pineview Valley (3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.);

Oct. 13: Kamloops Seniors Village (9 a.m. to noon), Overlander (1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.).

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Mayoral candidates on city recreation

JESSICA WALLACE

During the civic election campaign, KTW has identified four issues and has asked mayoral candidates about them. This is the last in a four-part series. All previous stories can be read online at kamloopsthisweek.com, under the Civic Election 2022 tab.

A performing-arts centre is the top priority in the city’s Recreation Master Plan, which also addresses many other recreational venue matters. What is your view on the proposed PAC? What is your No. 1 recreation issue?

• Ray Dhaliwal: “I’m in favour, but not at this time and not in the current form,” Dhaliwal said of a performing-arts centre.

He said the original plan includ ed underground parking and it is

still needed.

“Don’t go cheap,” he said, not ing Sandman Centre was built too small because it was what the public wanted at the time.

“They’re saying parking is not our issue. Yes, it is. You’re going to be attracting a lot of people down town.”

Dhaliwal suggested community fundraising and not putting a bur den on the business community at this time. He said pools are also needed in different areas of the city.

“We need to have them in the neighbourhood for people, so that these kids can actually walk there. Their parents can walk there. Their grandparents can take them to these places and not put them out somewhere where it’s unattainable for these young people to access.”

Dhaliwal noted secure bike stor age, indoor rollerblading, a bowling centre and a seniors centre are also needed.

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• Dieter Dudy: Dudy said an issue that has affected the city of late is a lack of professionals, including doctors.

He said attracting such profes sionals requires amenities, includ ing a performing-arts centre, cul tural centre and public market.

He called such projects “cata lysts” that spur more shops, restau rants and development.

“Any number of those things always have spinoffs that create more business, invite more people to the community who bring more

ideas, etc. It’s not just for the tourist trade. It’s there for our commu nity, as it is, but every single tourist that comes here could potentially become a resident, so you want to make that city complete.”

Asked if one project is more important than the other, Dudy said a performing-arts centre is at the top of the city’s list, but he pointed to a need for ice sheets.

• Sadie Hunter: Hunter said she is in favour of a performingarts centre and it is something she would like to see come to fruition in some form.

However, she said it “needs to make sense for the community.”

“Whether it comes to fruition in exactly the same way as presented originally, that is neither here nor there. I think we all agree on the fact that it is important to our commu nity and to provide programming because not everyone plays orga

nized sports or is active in that way.”

Hunter said it would not be responsible to rush through the decision, due to inflationary costs and recovery from the pandemic.

• Arjun Singh: Singh said he supports a performing-arts centre, but he added it should have triple bottom line considerations.

“Social, environmental and eco nomic.”

He suggested private funding or other revenues to reduce public spending on operating costs of the facility. He also suggested neigh bourhood amenities, such as parks and community centres.

Singh noted the city’s official community plan, KamPlan, identi fies density in core areas to support amenities.

Note: Reid Hamer-Jackson was the lone mayoral candidate who was not available to be interviewed by KTW for this series.

More time behind bars for Kamloops man who shot at home

COURT HEARD THE TARGET OF THE OCTOBER 2020 SHOOTING WAS LAWRENCE POOLI, WHO WAS SHOT TO DEATH IN THE CITY ON AUG. 26 OF THIS YEAR

MICHAEL POTESTIO

A Kamloops man who shot at a North Kamloops home with a semi-automatic rifle has been handed more time behind bars, but it will run alongside a sentence he is already serving for drug crimes.

David Jeffrey Tremblay, 37, pleaded guilty in B.C. Supreme Court in Kamloops on Monday (Oct. 3) to one count of recklessly discharging a firearm with intent, in connection with a shooting report that brought a police pres ence to a home at the corner of Willow Street and Cottonwood Avenue two years ago.

Justice Sheri Donegan accepted a joint submission from Crown prosecutor Anthony Varesi and defence counsel Joe Killoran that will see Tremblay serve a five-year

prison sentence for the shooting, concurrent with a six-year sen tence he is now serving in federal prison for drug trafficking charges to which he pleaded guilty on Nov. 16, 2021.

The shooting took place on Oct.1, 2020, since when Tremblay has been in custody. He was initially charged with attempted murder and the man he intended to shoot that night, court heard Monday, was Lawrence Lloyd Pooli — a local drug dealer shot dead along Ord Road near the Singh Bowl soccer fields on Aug. 26.

In an agreed statement of facts, court heard that at 4:40 p.m. on Oct. 1, 2020, Tremblay was the front-seat passenger in a white SUV. He told a female friend to drive past the house at 224 Willow St. Court heard Tremblay had a disagree ment with Pooli, who was believed to be living at the property.

As the vehicle passed the property, Tremblay fired one shot from an unrestricted firearm, hitting a shed, Varesi said. The firearm was never recovered by police.

“There’s no evidence the shed was occupied or someone was in the area of the shed at the time,” Varesi said.

Varesi said police later obtained surveillance footage from a nearby residence showing the SUV drive by the house. A shell casing from an SKS rifle was found near the shed on the property.

Police were able to find the SUV and Tremblay, whose fingerprints were on the exterior of the vehicle, Varesi said.

Kamloops RCMP at the time said they arrested Tremblay at a residence in Dallas the morning after the shooting. They said numerous gunshots were reported

from the shooting and they found three people at the address, but no one was injured. Police also said the shooting was related to conflicts within the local drug trafficking scene.

Two months following the shooting, the house was the site of an electrical fire. Police said at the time all occupants escaped the building without any serious injuries.

Tremblay has a lengthy criminal record, including 55 convictions, along with drug addiction issues, but has been clean since his incarceration, court heard.

His new five-year concurrent sentence is above the four-year mandatory minimum, Killoran noted. The sentence means Tremblay is now not eligible for parole until May 2024, as opposed to November 2023.

Tremblay will also be bound by

a lifetime firearms ban as a result of Monday’s sentencing.

The remaining charges of possessing a weapon for dangerous purposes, careless use of a firearm and possession of a firearm contrary to order were stayed by the Crown.

Tremblay received 72 months in jail, less 21 months of time served, on the drug trafficking charges last November. With 40 months left to serve as of Oct. 16, the additional 60-month concurrent sentence added on Monday extends his time in jail by about 20 months.

Tremblay and Pooli are also two of five men charged with drug trafficking this past February in a joint investigation between Kamloops and New Westminster police. Tremblay was also charged with Pooli in connection with a Sept. 21, 2020, break-in, but that matter is still before the courts.

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MICHAEL POTESTIO STAFF REPORTER

A Kamloops lawyer charged with interference with human remains in connection with an ongoing homicide investigation is scheduled to stand trial next summer.

Rogelio Butch Bagabuyo, 54, is accused of indecently interfering with a dead human body, under section 182 of the Criminal Code of Canada.

Bagabuyo is alleged to have placed the remains of Thompson Rivers University instructor Mohd Abdullah, 60, in a plastic bin.

A pre-trial conference has been scheduled for May 30, 2023. Bagabuyo has elected to stand trial by judge alone, which is tentatively scheduled to begin in July 2023.

Abdullah went missing on March 11 and his body was found dead in a vehicle outside a home in the Dufferin area on March 17. Bagabuyo, who was Abdullah’s lawyer, according to Abdullah’s daughter, was arrested the next day and released on March 25 on numerous conditions, including that he surrender his passport.

For several days, police had a presence at his Victoria Street law office and at his Columbia Street home following his arrest.

Kamloops RCMP continue to investigate Abdullah’s murder and have yet to charge anyone with that crime.

Police have called the investigation complex due to the fact a practicing lawyer has been charged in connection with the offence, which required hiring a judicial referee to oversee the process of police searching Bagabuyo’s practice for material relevant to the investigation.

ROGELIO BUTCH BAGABUYO IS CHARGED WITH INDECENTLY INTERFERING WITH A DEAD HUMAN BODY — THE BODY BEING THAT OF TRU INSTRUCTOR MOHD ABDULLAH

Kamloops records a dozen overdose deaths in August

The number of over dose deaths in Kamloops spiked dramatically in August, with 12.

That was an increase of nine from the three deaths in July and brings the total number of such deaths in Kamloops through August to 62.

Last year, there were 78 overdose deaths in Kamloops, the highest number ever recorded.

Provincewide, there were 169 overdose deaths in August, bringing the total number of lives lost through the first eight months of 2022 to 1,468. Last year, the deadliest on record, saw 2,269 people die from overdoses.

At least 10,326 British Columbians have died from toxic drugs since the provincial government declared a public health emergency in April 2016.

Kamloops’ 62 deaths are the fifth-most among

communities in B.C., eclipsing the 54 such deaths recorded in the much larger City of Kelowna.

Vancouver has record ed the most overdose deaths this year, at 351, followed by Surrey (152), Greater Victoria (107), Abbotsford (65) and Kamloops (62).

According to the BC Coroners Service, the 169 deaths in August represent a 12 per cent decrease from the 193 deaths and equate to about 5.5 deaths per day. So far in 2022, 71 per cent of those dying from toxic drugs were between the ages of 30 and 59, and 78 per cent were male.

Illicit drug toxicity is the leading cause of unnatural death in British Columbia and is second only to cancers in terms of years of life lost, accord ing to data from the BC Coroners Service.

Lisa Lapointe, the prov

ince’s chief coroner, reiter ated her monthly call for a government-regulated safe supply of drugs.

“In their March 2022 report, the subject mat ter experts of the recent Coroners Service Death Review Panel highlighted the urgent need for the development of a pro vincial framework for safer supply distribution,” Lapointe said.

“This measure, along with a governance frame work that sets clear goals, targets and timeframes for reducing substance-relat ed deaths, and the estab lishment of an evidencebased continuum of care for those experiencing problematic substance use, were identified as three key areas to address this public health crisis.”

As has been the case since overdose deaths began skyrocketing in April 2016, fentanyl is involved in the vast major ity of cases.

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City MP: hike sex assault maximum sentences

MAXIMUM SENTENCES NOW ARE 10 YEARS (AGAINST AN ADULT) AND 14 YEARS (AGAINST A MINOR)

Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Frank Caputo wants to see the courts increase the maximum sentence for sexual assault con victions.

On Tuesday, the Conservative MP intro duced private member bill C-299 to amend the Criminal Code of Canada to raise the maximum penalty for nearly all sexual offences to life in prison.

Currently, the maximum sentence for a sex assault against an adult is 10 years and 14 years for assaults against children, mean ing the bill would essentially double the maximum to a potential 25 years in serious cases.

Caputo told KTW he believes the bill is a strong one as it treats the issue of consent more seriously, noting the maximum sen tence for robbery in Canada is life imprison ment.

“We actually treat the taking of property more seriously than we treat the taking of consent,” he said.

Caputo is a former Crown prosecu

tor whose focus was prosecuting sexual assaults. He has put forward two other private member bills to date, both centred around Canada’s legal system.

In this latest bill, Caputo said victims of sexual violence carry trauma and often are subjected to a psychological life sentence, arguing sentencing should reflect these impacts. He believes the bill is one all par ties can support.

“Only recently have we learned the true extent of the impact of sexual violence on a person, especially when the victim is a child,” Caputo said. “This change to increase

maximum sentences to life imprisonment will clearly demonstrate to victims the gov ernment understands the seriousness of the offence and will allow perpetrators to be punished accordingly.”

Whether this latest bill will make it to the floor of the House of Commons remains to be seen, but Caputo said it could impact sentencing ranges judges impose, noting the courts look at the seriousness of an offence when determining sentencing and ranges tend to go up if a maximum penalty has a higher limit.

Kamloops defence lawyer Joe Killoran also feels the change could lead to an increase in sentence lengths judges impose on sexual offences, but believes longer times in jail for offenders would be a terrible idea that disproportionately impacts racial and Indigenous communities in Canada. Killoran said longer prison terms make it harder to rehabilitate and reintegrate people back into society and make them more likely to reoffend.

He said Caputo should encourage his party to work with others in the minority parliament on social program spending

in order to reduce crime, rather than via a series of private member bills that are unlikely to become law.

Caputo said his bills have the potential to change how Canada views sexual offences. His first private member bill called for a change to the term “child pornography,” wherever the term appears in the Criminal Code, to “child sex abuse material” as a bet ter reflection of the nature of the crime.

That bill has since been picked up by his party and will likely be tabled in November for first reading in the House of Commons. His second private member bill asks to make it constitutional to have repeat offenders held in custody automatically in certain cir cumstances.

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Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Frank Caputo

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THE VICTIM WAS HIT ALONGSIDE WEST VICTORIA STREET

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A Kamloops man in his 30s was located deceased after police were called to a train collision near Victoria Street West last night.

Mounties were called at about 10 p.m. to the Canadian Pacific tracks along Victoria Street West between First Avenue and Overlanders Bridge.

The BC Coroners Service and the Canadian Pacific Railway Police are also investigating.

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COVID, influenza surge expected this winter

Hospitals in B.C. will soon be taking a stricter approach to who occupies its beds as the province warns of a pos sible surge in influenza and COVID-19 patients.

Provincial projections sug gest hundreds more people could require hospitalization between mid-November and January, when the flu season and newest COVID wave are expected to converge.

Specifically, up to 700 additional COVID patients — compared to about 350 cur rently in B.C. hospitals — and 1,200 influenza patients could require hospital beds at any given time over the coming months, the province revealed on Sept. 28. The latter would likely occur over just a few weeks when the flu peaks.

This surge in demand could begin as soon as mid-November, according to provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, who said data from the Southern

Hemisphere shows influenza is hitting earlier than normal this season.

The numbers are just initial estimations, but the province said it is preparing hospitals for the worst-case scenario nonetheless.

Beginning in early October, the province will begin iden tifying lower-priority patients who could be transferred out of hospital if beds are needed. There are currently about 1,300 people who could be cared for in the community and another 500 who are awaiting care home placement.

There will also be new effi ciencies in who is admitted to hospital in the first place, with the creation of an operational task group. The province said the group, along with bed management teams, will ensure only those who need a hospital bed are using one.

Air ambulance teams will be used to expedite trans fers when needed. If those measures aren’t enough, the province said it will have a

system in place for reducing emergency services and post poning surgeries.

PROVINCE URGES VACCINATION

The primary way people can reduce the burden on the health-care system is by getting vaccinated, wearing masks, washing their hands and staying home when they are sick, according to the province.

Influenza vaccines will be available to everyone six months and older by midOctober and invitations have begun to go out for people who can now receive their fourth dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The province said it is prioritizing vulnerable popu lations first.

As of last week, 58 per cent of kids ages five to 11 have had their first dose of vaccine. Among everyone over the age of five, 86 per cent have received two doses and 57 per cent have received three doses.

Trial of pipeline protesters begins in Kamloops

MICHAEL POTESTIO

A criminal contempt trial against members of the Secwépemc Unity Camp to Stop the Trans Mountain Pipeline is underway in B.C. Supreme Court in Kamloops, nearly two years after arrests were made.

Romily Cavanaugh, Henry Sauls (also known as Secwépemc hereditary chief Sawses), April Thomas and Jocelyn Pierre allegedly breached a court-ordered injunc tion against obstructing access to the com pany’s worksites on Oct. 15, 2020, around Mission Flats Road during work hours.

The four were arrested at the scene, but none of the accused have been held in custody. Meanwhile, myriad delays due to the pandemic and last year’s wildfires and floods delayed start of the trial until this past Monday, with the first of numerous police witnesses expected to be taking the stand.

The trial is scheduled for five days this week, with Crown prosecutor Neil Wiberg expected to wrap his case on Wednesday, at which point the defence may call evi dence.

On Monday, court heard from Const. Tim Samarasinghe of Surrey and Cpl. Wayne Chung of Kamloops, both mem bers of the RCMP’s community industrial response group and tasked with respond ing to breaches of the court injunction.

Both officers spoke of their encounter with Pierre, who they said was fastened to a bulldozer she was sitting on by a zap strap they had to remove.

Members of the Secwépemc group had set up an encampment along the beach of the Thompson River off Mission Flats Road west of the pulp mill in October 2020, near where Trans Mountain was crossing new pipeline under the river.

Chung said he was patrolling Mission Flats Road on Oct. 15 and observed about 20 people walking toward and scatter between a drilling site on the north side of the road and excavating equipment on a hill to the south.

In footage from Samarasinghe’s body camera played in court, he can be heard telling Pierre to come down off the bull dozer and that she was under arrest for breaching the injunction, which was read out to her at one point.

Pierre, in the video, said she was in prayer and ceremony, resisting as officers

pulled her off the machinery and refus ing to walk with police, who suggested she do so as they carried her down the hill. Throughout the video, she can be heard screaming, claiming she was being assaulted, that her pants were falling down and that she was there defending her allies — salmon populations in the river.

Under questioning from the defen dants, who are representing themselves, Samarasinghe conceded there is a script with steps to follow for the injunction, and that he didn’t explain certain ones to Pierre — only that she was under arrest.

He said he didn’t say to Pierre that she wouldn’t be arrested if she ceased breach ing the injunction or that she could face charges if she didn’t comply.

Justice Shelly Fitzpatrick asked the defendants not to inject speeches into their questioning. She also overruled a number of questions as irrelevant, including one from Thomas, who asked Samarasinghe for his nationality.

Thomas argued it was a relevant ques tion, claiming the trial is a “racial case” when the judge struck down the query.

“That’s not relevant at all,” Fitzpatrick said. “It’s not a racial case.”

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Mounties arrest a protester at Trans Mountain’s Mission Flats worksite on Oct. 15, 2020.

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Provincial boundaries could change in Kamloops

SEAN BRADY STAFF REPORTER

A commission looking at electoral boundar ies in B.C. has made its recommendations on how new boundaries should be drawn, includ ing major changes for Kamloops’ two districts.

Overall, the proposed changes to provincial electoral districts include adding six districts, taking the number of representatives to be elect ed in B.C. from 87 to 93. New districts would be drawn in Langford, Burnaby, Langley, Surrey, Vancouver and Kelowna, with the BC Electoral Boundaries Commission pointing to rapid pop ulation growth in these areas as the reason.

Current boundaries in Kamloops fall upon the Thompson River, dividing the area into Kamloops-North Thompson and KamloopsSouth Thompson. But if the newly recommend ed boundaries are adopted, Kamloops would be divided into two renamed districts: Kamloops Centre and Kamloops-North Shuswap.

Kamloops Centre would include all neigh bourhoods west of Valleyview and south of Halston Road, as far south as Knutsford and as far west as Tranquille on the north side of Kamloops Lake.

All other major Kamloops neighbour hoods would be included in Kamloops-North Shuswap, including Westsyde, Valleyview,

Dallas and Rayleigh. The boundary would extend even farther north to include McLure and would expand east up the Shuswap just beyond Seymour Arm. It would also include Monte Lake and Brigade Lake to the south.

In terms of population, the districts would be nearly balanced. According to 2021 census date cited by the commission, Kamloops Centre would have 56,642 people within its boundaries and Kamloops-North Shuswap would contain 60,681 people.

The difference, geographically, however, would be immense. Kamloops Centre would measure just 56 square kilometres compared to the 6,805-square-kilometre Kamloops-North Shuswap riding.

Commission chair Nitya Iyer, also a B.C. Supreme Court justice, said B.C.’s population has grown by 300,000 over the last five years and the changes being recommended reflect that growth.

In addition to the new districts, changes are also planned for 71 other electoral districts in the province based on geographic, demograph ic, communication and transport considerations set out according to the Electoral Boundaries Commission Act.

The commission held public meetings in 43 communities across B.C., receiving more than 1,300 submissions.

Up next is a final round of public consulta tions, with members of the public urged to read the commission’s preliminary report and pro vide further feedback.

A final report is expected to be released in April 2023 and the province’s legislative assem

bly will make the final decision whether or not to accept all, some or none of the commission’s recommendations.

The commission will be in Kamloops on Oct. 18, at a place to be determined, to hold a public meeting on the proposal.

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From Len, Judy, Bradley, & Fiona

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on TUESDAY, October 11, 2022 at 6:30 p m in the COUNCIL CHAMBERS, #1 Opal Drive, Logan Lake, in order to afford all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the following amendment to Zoning Bylaw 675, an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in this amendment

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW 895, 2022

The intent of this bylaw is to amend Zoning Bylaw 675, 2010 for the following property shown below: Plan EPP115365, Lot 5, DL 2217 & 6485 KDYD, PID: 031 616 241 (510 Poplar Drive) from R1 Single Family Residential to R1S Single Family Residential with Secondary Suite

Subject Property

A copy of the above bylaw and relevant background documents are available for inspection between the hours of 8:30 a m to 4:00 p m , Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from September 26, 2022 to October 11, 2022 inclusive, at the District Office, #1 Opal Drive, Logan Lake, BC

For further information concerning this matter you may contact the Chief Administrative Officer at 250 523 6225 or via email at warchambault@loganlake ca Dated at Logan Lake, BC this 20th day of September, 2022

Wade Archambault Chief Administrative Officer

TeamBrown broke its goose egg on the weekend in Vernon.

After failing to qualify for the playoffs in their first three events of the 20222023 curling season, skip Corryn Brown, third Erin Pincott, sec ond Dezaray Hawes and lead Samantha Fisher earned gold in the first B.C. Tour event of the campaign, the Prestige Hotels and Resort Curling Classic.

“The start of the season,

bags victory in Vernon

results-wise, we weren’t neces sarily getting the wins we’d like, but we had some good team debriefs and we didn’t feel like we were far off,” Pincott said. “Things weren’t quite going our way.”

Things went the Kamloops Curling Club rink’s way in the championship final on Sunday, when Team Kitazawa squan dered an opportunity to tie the game with last rock in the eighth end, a heavy draw that forced the Japanese rink to settle for one in a 5-4 loss.

“It was nice to taste some vic tory again,” Pincott said.

Team Brown, which earned a cheque for $5,000 in Vernon, will be in action next at the RBC Dominion Securities Western Showdown, which will run from Oct. 13 to Oct. 16 in Swift Current and feature a $45,000 prize purse.

The 2021-2022 curling season did not go as planned for Team Brown, which suffered a pair of defeats in games in which victory would have seen them through to the Tim Hortons Trials.

“It was just a lot of really big games that ended up in a loss, so I guess it would kind of have a bit of a negative connotation

to the season, but overall we did have a pretty good year,” Brown said. “We put ourselves in a lot of good positions at the big events, but just didn’t quite capitalize at the end.”

The Olympic dream was forced to wait and the Kamloops Curling Club quartet’s vision of representing B.C. for a third straight year at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts did not pan out, as Team Brown made an early playoff exit from the provincial championships, which were held at their home club.

This season presents a dyna mite opportunity for redemp

tion, with Kamloops playing host to the 2023 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, which will run from Feb. 17 to Feb. 26 at the Sandman Centre

“Right now, it’s just building for January and, ultimately, rep resenting B.C. at the hometown Scotties,” Pincott said. “That’s the big carrot for us.

“We’re obviously not trying to focus too far ahead, but really it’s just all about building, working with Jim [coach Jim Cotter] and implementing some new stuff that he’s bringing to the table. “That’s the theme for us — just building.”

MARTY

Erin Pincott and Team Brown of the Kamloops Curling club are building toward the women’s provincial curling championship and aiming to represent B.C. at the national Scotties on home ice in February.

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Broncos keep it close, but fall to Sun, miss playoffs

MARTY HASTINGS STAFF REPORTER sports@kamloopsthisweek.com

The Kamloops Broncos entered the fourth quarter on Sunday at Hillside Stadium with an opportunity to record a franchise-first vic tory over the Okanagan Sun of Kelowna.

Okanagan rattled off 20 unanswered points to claim a 41-24 win and improve to 9-0 on the B.C. Football Conference cam paign.

“We wanted to win that game, for sure, and keep our playoff hopes alive, but I’m proud of our guys and how we came out and battled against the No. 1 team in the country,” Broncos’ head coach Braden Vankoughnett said.

“We kind of ran out of gas in the end. Credit to the Sun. They played a great fourth

quarter, scored 20 points and did what they needed to do to win.”

The Broncos have not qualified for the post-season since 2015, when the club fin ished 5-5 to accomplish the feat.

With the loss on Sunday, Kamloops was eliminated from playoff contention, but it can become the first Broncos’ team since 2015 to finish without a losing record by knocking off the Valley Huskers (6-3) on Saturday in Chilliwack.

“For not only myself, but the guys on the team, we want to finish with the win and show everybody in the league what we can build off of with a competitive game against the Sun,” Vankoughnett said.

“Finishing .500 would be great. It sets us up great for the next year. We owe it to all our senior players.”

Kaelen Berg and the Kamloops Broncos led the Okanagan Sun after three quarters on Sunday at Hillside Stadium, but the powerhouse club from Kelowna earned a comeback victory.

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Returning Blazers make immediate impact

MARTY HASTINGS STAFF REPORTER sports@kamloopsthisweek.com

Caedan Bankier took a seat beside Marcus Foligno in the dressing room prior to his first NHL pre-season game, with his Minnesota Wild preparing to square off against the hometown Colorado Avalanche on Sept. 27.

“I couldn’t believe it,” said Bankier, a 19-year-old forward from Cloverdale. “I just remember watch ing him playing growing up and now I’m sharing a locker room stall with him and talking to him before the game, picking his brain about all this little stuff. It was super surreal for me.”

Bankier, whose tenure with the Wild during train ing camp and the pre-sea son lasted more than two weeks, was among the NHL camp attendees, along with Matthew Seminoff (Dallas Stars) and Kyle Masters

(Minnesota), who returned to the Kamloops Blazers’ lineup in time for a tilt with the Chiefs on Saturday in Spokane.

They were influential in the club — which was miss ing six NHL camp attendees in a season-opening 3-0 loss to Portland on Sept. 23 at Sandman Centre — pick ing up its first win of the campaign, a 4-2 win over the Chiefs (2-1).

Bankier recorded a goal and two helpers, Seminoff picked up two points, including one goal, and Masters brought a calming presence to the blue line and added an assist.

Blazers’ netminder Dylan Ernst picked up the victory between the pipes, stopping 33 shots to improve his save percent age to .932 after two games.

The Blazers (1-1) are expecting to be without Logan Stankoven (Dallas Stars), Fraser Minten (Toronto Maple Leafs)

and Daylan Kuefler (New York Islanders) this week end, when the Victoria Royals (0-4) come to town for games on Friday and Saturday, both 7 p.m. starts at Sandman Centre.

But the games will give fans a better look at their team than what was offered in the home opener, thanks in part to the return of a trio brimming with confidence after earning pro experi ence.

Seminoff was with the Dallas Stars for more than two weeks, toiling at the NHL Prospect Tournament in Traverse City, Michigan, before returning to Texas for training camp sessions in Austin and Dallas.

“In that moment, you don’t really have time to be starstruck,” said Seminoff, who bulked up during the off-season. “You’ve got to get ready to go and perform well if you want to go any where.

“The biggest thing I

took away is just making it a lifestyle, just everything they do, all the habits they have. It was pretty cool to get a taste of that and pretty motivating for me.”

Bankier, whose Blazers will play host to the 2023 Memorial Cup tournament, is taking lessons learned in Minnesota, including notes taken on togetherness and team unity, into his first home game in Kamloops since a Game 7 loss to the Seattle Thunderbirds in the Western Conference final on May 31.

“Every year is an impor tant year, but this one has a bit more focus on it, from outside noise and stuff, so being back now and being able to focus and getting all the systems back under my belt and being around the guys again, it can help a ton,” Bankier said.

“The goal is to win our way there. We don’t want to be the team that gets in the back door.”

The Kamloops Blazers’ roster is improving as players who were toiling at professional training camps and in NHL pre-season games are made available to the WHL club. Matthew Seminoff (left) and Caedan Bankier are among the returnees.

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SNOWBOARD CLUB OPEN TO MORE RIDERS

MARTY HASTINGS STAFF REPORTER sports@kamloopsthisweek.com

More coaches, growing membership and additional programming are boost ing morale on the snowboarding side of the Sun Peaks Freestyle Club.

“Original members are getting older and to higher levels of performance and more younger kids are working up the ladder in the competitive stream,” said Janna Brown, the club’s snow board director.

“That’s what they’re working toward — having all of those fun opportunities with higher-level competitions.”

Brown is expecting 23 members to return and said there is room for more in 2022-2023, which marks Year 4 of operations on the snowboarding side.

Registration opens this week for the 2022-2023 season, which will feature a new all-girls program led by female coach Katie Brayer that is slated to run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays.

Head coach Richard Fonger leads

the high-performance and 13-and-over groups, recently hired Ed Bonney is taking charge of the nine- to 12-yearold division and assistant coach Nayte Brown leads the seven- and eight-yearold riders.

Training sessions are held on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and programming is geared toward riders with experience.

Brown said participants must know how to hit small- to medium-size jumps and ride black diamond terrain.

Those interested in registering can email Brown at spsnowboardclub@ gmail.com and read more about club programming online at sunpeaksfree style.ca.

Quarterback Jesse Peters (left) scored three touchdowns for the South Kamloops Titans in a 41-21 victory over the Clarence Fulton Maroons on Friday in Vernon. The Titans begin regular season B.C. Secondary Schools Football Association play on Friday against the Salmon Arm Golds, an 8 p.m. start at Hillside Stadium.

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WolfPack men reach new heights

Dylan Hooper’s 78thminute winner against the Trinity Western Spartans on Friday at Hillside Stadium helped the TRU WolfPack men’s soccer team set a pro gram record for wins in a Canada West season.

The Pack (7-2-2) secured a 2-1 victory over the Spartans (5-5-2) to claim their seventh triumph of the 2022 campaign, the most wins the club has earned in one year since making the jump to U Sports in 2014.

Ryan Lewis also tal lied on Friday for TRU in support of Jackson Gardner, whose 21 career wins is a program record for goalkeepers.

Gardner, Josh Banton, Marco Favaro, Jan Pirretas Glasmacher, Daniel Sagno and Darupad Sharma are the WolfPack’s graduat ing players and were

The 2022 squad is the first TRU WolfPack men’s soccer team to reach seven wins in a single season since the program made the jump to the Canada West ranks in 2014. Jonathan Rinaldi is pictured.

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honoured on Saturday before the club’s final home game of the regular season, a tilt against the Fraser Valley Cascades (3-4-2) of Abbotsford that finished in a scoreless draw.

TRU, which will play host to the U Sports Men’s Soccer Championship in

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1. Kamloops must have a common vision by the mayor, council and citizens to promote the city as the ‘HUB’ of the province.

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2. All levels of government must be unified-MLA’s MP’s Councillors and Mayor must come together to resolve common issues faced by all communities.

3. Job creation and visionary incentives to encourage growth and development

4. Town Hall Forums for community participation spotlighting specific areas of the city and interest groups i.e. seniors, youth and First Nations

5. Tax incentives for new businesses reestablishing in Kamloops

6. The province & MLA’s work with TRU to develop skills and trade programs for the disadvantaged.

7. The City of Kamloops establish a system of community tasks for the disadvantaged (as in

November, has four road games remaining on its schedule, including two this weekend against the UBC Okanagan Heat (3-4-2) in Kelowna.

The WolfPack are first in Pacific Division stand ings.

WINLESS WEEKEND Ainsley Grether of

Kamloops tallied the only goal for the TRU WolfPack women’s soc cer team during a win less weekend of Canada West action.

The Victoria Vikes (4-4-3) blanked the visiting WolfPack 1-0 on Friday, with Sophie Murphy tallying the game-winning goal in the 30th minute.

The loss to Victoria marked the end of the longest unbeaten streak (six matches) for TRU since joining U Sports in 2014.

Grether scored on Saturday, her 90thminute penalty kick con solation in a 3-1 defeat to the hometown UBC Thunderbirds (10-1), who are ranked No. 1 in U Sports women’s soccer rankings.

Danielle Steer, Josie Claypool and Sophie Damien notched goals for the T-Birds.

TRU is 4-4-2 with four games remaining on its regular-season scheduled, including a home-and-home set this weekend against the UBC Okanagan Heat (2-5-3) of Kelowna.

The Pack will play host to the Heat on Friday, a 5:30 p.m. start at Hillside Stadium. The rematch will take place on Saturday in the Little Apple.

TRU is fifth in the Pacific Division.

The fourth- and fifth-place teams in the division in final regular season standings will square off in a play-in game, with the winner advancing to the quar ter-finals.

TRU has qualified for the post-season once since joining Canada West.

The T-Birds thumped the Pack 6-1 in Round 1 in 2015.

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Housing in Kamloops Sandur’s No. 1 priority

where we’re not quite a big city, but we’ve got a lot of big city problems,” Sandur said.

City council candidate Taj Sandur sees housing as the prior ity.

The 33-year-old Kamloops resident and real estate agent decided to run in the Oct. 15 civic election in part because he didn’t see anyone from his generation in the mix.

“I felt like we didn’t have a voice that was adequately repre senting what I think the average people I know want,” Sandur said.

He said he’s at a point in life where he’s trying to estab lish himself and a career in Kamloops, but feels he and oth ers like him will be forced to leave the city if it doesn’t develop a better quality of life for resi dents.

“Historically, Kamloops has been known to be affordable. That was the biggest appeal of it and now we’ve grown to a point

Those big city problems the city is experiencing includes homelessness and a lack of hous ing.

To address homelessness, Sandur said he wants to see an analysis done with various stake holders to identify shortcomings and how to fill gaps.

As for housing, Sandur said there simply needs to be more of it. He noted Kamloops has little land left to develop and the city needs to look at adding more multi-family units such as apartments and four-plexes with suites.

Housing is the No. 1 issue Sandur wants to address if elect ed, as he knows the issue well given his experience as a realtor.

“We’re lacking city planners and staff in general, so that needs to be addressed. Our permitting times and application process needs to be expedited. It’s archa ic and it takes far too long and that’s hanging up construction,”

Sandur said.

Sandur noted the city is fast approaching its official commu nity plan’s projected 2039 popu lation of 120,000 and he wants to reassess and revise it given Kamloops’ current population growth rate is greater than what’s projected in the 2018 document.

The OCP projected annual growth rate for the city of 1.25 percent to meet a 120,000 popu lation by 2039, but according to the 2021 census, the city of Kamloops — currently sitting at a population of 98,000 — saw an increase of 8.4 per cent over the past five years, which was 1.68 per cent annually.

“We have to start looking at solutions for the problems of, not only of today, but the next 15, 20 years because we’re starting

O’Fee has experience to bring to next SD73 board

SEAN BRADY STAFF REPORTER

sbrady@kamloopsthisweek.com

If elected, John O’Fee is looking forward to a fifth term as a school trustee in Kamloops, hop ing to finish what the school board started in delivering new schools to the city.

O’Fee, who had a 34-year career as a law yer and now teaches at Thompson Rivers University, served three terms on the school board from 1988 to 1996 and has served in the past term since 2018.

In that time, the board has made progress toward a number of new schools and bigger capital projects, including the replacement of Parkcrest elementary, a new school in Pineview Valley and a new school in Batchelor Heights.

“I’m really excited about that. The fruits of our lobbying are starting to come to fruition and it’s something I’d like to see through to the end,” O’Fee told KTW

He and other trustees have, in the past, voiced their frustration over space issues in many Kamloops schools.

In the past two years, SD73 has made a number of catchment area changes to elimi nate or reduce reliance on portable classrooms, moving students around to efficiently use space.

But O’Fee, 61, said the board has already

JOHN O’FEE

done the work on being efficient and it’s well past time for a new school.

“We’re still going to have to make do, for years, before we get that new school, and the district continues to grow — we’re growing by roughly an elementary school per year,” he said.

O’Fee said he would also like to continue working with trustee Diane Jules, who will be acclaimed for the area of Chase and Sun Peaks.

In 2018, Jules became the first Indigenous trust ee elected in the Kamloops-Thompson.

As a former chief executive officer for Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, O’Fee said Jules brings an informed and nuanced perspective to the board that “has only enhanced our ability to start to address some inequalities.”

O’Fee said he, like others on the board, won’t be satisfied until the success of Indigenous students is on par with non-Indigenous students.

to grow at an exponential rate,” Sandur said.

Born in Kamloops, Sandur grew up in Merritt, but moved back to the Tournament Capital in 1997

He has lived here ever since, having worked in a fam

ily planer mill and obtaining a bachelor degree in finance from Thompson Rivers University.

He’s been a realtor for the past five years and recently went back to Thompson Rivers University part-time to obtain his masters of business administration.

TAJ SANDUR

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In Loving Memory of Isabelle Kiesman

When I Lost You

I wish I could see you one more time, Come walking through the door But I know that is impossible, I will hear your voice no more.

I know you can feel my tears And you don’t want me to cry, Yet my heart is broken because I can’t understand why someone So precious had to die.

I pray that God will give me strength And somehow get me through As I struggle with the heartache That came When I Lost You.

Forever missed

With love your Loving Husband

In Loving Memory of Diane Bradbury

1955 – 2021

In Loving Memory of William Davies

December 17, 1943 October 4, 2020

The world changes From year to year

Our lives from day to day

But our love and Memories of you Shall never change

Or pass away.

Love Your Family

Misako Mori

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Misako Mori at Brocklehurst Gemstone Care Centre on Friday, September 16, 2022.

Misako is survived by her sons Michael (Anita), Martin (Alexandra) and Mark; Grandchildren Dasha, Alexander, Jennifer, Erica, Jodi, Megan and Joshua; sisters Marj (John), Reiko and brother Jim and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband Henry in 2015.

Misa was born in Haney, BC on March 24, 1940. The family moved to Kamloops and had a farm in Westsyde for many years. Once her boys were older she worked at Weyerhaueser until she retired in 2004.

Farming never left her and it showed in her large garden. Her other loves were her grandchildren and she spent as much time as she could with them. Mom was hardworking, honest, she had a big soft spot for pets but mostly dogs, an avid gardener and often wore a smile the lit up the room. She will be greatly missed.

The family would like to thank Dr Andrew Wynne but especially all of the staff at Brocklehurst Gemstone Care Centre for the care they provided to mom.

A celebration of life will be held at Schoening's Funeral Home on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers a donation to the Alzheimer ’s Society of BC or the Kamloops Japanese Canadian Association (KJCA).

Lloyd Arthur Clay

April 7, 1932 - September 29, 2022

Lloyd Arthur Clay beloved husband, dad, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on September 29, 2022.

He will be lovingly remembered by his children Shirley (Laurie) Venance, Debora Orcutt, Gordon Clay, grandchildren Sarah (Chad), Brodie (Anna), Leanna (Brett), Brandon, Rowland (Afi), Lisanne, Mariel, great-grandchildren, Grace, Joe, Cole, Sam, Evan, Trae, Casey, Ryder, Hailey, Elijah, Ayden. Lloyd was predeceased by his wife Adene Clay, son Brian Clay and grandson Donald Whitmore.

Lloyd was born in Flin Flon, MB to Steve and Florence Clay He graduated from the University of Winnipeg with a Mechanical Engineering Degree. He worked in the pulp and paper industry for 40 years, retiring from his career as Mill Manager with Northwood Pulp & Paper

A remarkable, exceptional man, Lloyd was such a source of unconditional love, strength, kindness, intelligence, and wisdom. He showered his family and friends with love, always.

Lloyd was very community minded. He was an active Rotarian for over 30 years. He is a Paul Harris Fellow Lloyd also over the years was active with Gyro and volunteered many hours to the Prince George YMCA and the Kamloops Big Brothers.

Throughout his life Lloyd was an avid fisherman. He spent many years fishing for salmon in the Kitimat River One of his most exciting fishing experiences was sturgeon fishing at Lillowet with a grandson. In later years he had a passion for fly fishing. Lloyd also spent many years hunting and downhill skiing. He played Old Timers hockey until he was 80.

The family wishes to thank all the doctors and nurses. Thanks also to the staff and residents at the Chartwell Ridgepoint and many friends for their support.

At Lloyd’s request there will be no Memorial Service or Celebration of Life.

In lieu of flowers Lloyd would appreciate a donation to the Kamloops Hospice, 72 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9.

Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

Elizabeth "Betty" Harrison January 21, 1937 - May 21, 2022

A Celebration of Life will be held in the Chapel at the Kamloops

Funeral Home on Saturday, October 8th at 2:00 pm with Reverend Emily Cooke Officiating.

Corey Leonard Swan

October 20, 1988 - August 23, 2022

It is with shattered hearts and great sadness to announce that our sweet ray of sunshine, Corey Leonard Swan was tragically taken from us in a motor vehicle accident in Bonnyville, Alberta on August 23, 2022.

He leaves behind his: Loving Wife Erica, Son Corey Jr., Step-daughter Shazeda (Tyrell), Mother Brenda Swan, Father John Swan, Brother Harvey Swan (Ruth), Nephews Julien and Adam, Niece Veta, many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Friends.

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Corey was born on October 20, 1988 and raised in Kamloops, BC. He went to Ralph Bell Elementary and graduated from Valleyview Secondary, from there he moved to Cold Lake, Alberta where he made his home for 13 years.

Corey will be laid to rest in the Raphael Family Cemetery at 6 mile Lytton, BC on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 11:00AM.

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A day doesn’t go by, that we all miss you so much.

Mom, Clark, Len (Sheila), Clark Jr., Shannon (Guy), Tom and Bob (Rhoda).

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Pearl Devona Wark (Mitchell)

August 22, 1935 - September 22,

is with profound sadness that

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Precious Pearl. Pearl Wark (neé

a beloved mother and wife, and an adored grandmother

to Bruce & Hazel Mitchell on the family farm in Killarney, MB on August 22, 1935, she was predeceased by her eight siblings, Gordon, Jack, Doreen, Morley, Merv, Marian, Gerald and Willard. She was a cherished aunt to her numerous nieces and nephews.

Pearl is predeceased by her husband Ronald (Ron) who she married in 1956 in Killarney, Manitoba, and other than four years spent in Thompson, Manitoba, from 1974 to 1978, they made their home in Winnipeg up until 1993. She leaves behind her three children, her daughter Shawna (Bill), and her two sons, Clinton (Heather) and Darren (Jennifer). She was the biggest fan of her five grandchildren, Tori (Destry), Chloe (Sean), Elizabeth, Mackenzie, and Abbernathy, and they in turn thought she hung the moon.

While living in Winnipeg and Thompson, Pearl worked as a school division secretary, and was an active member of the Kinsmen Club Kinettes, an organization where many life-long friendships developed. After retiring in 1993, Pearl moved to Kamloops, BC to be closer to her children, who had all moved West. She was an active member of the Kamloops Lawn Bowling Association, and frequently volunteered her time with the BC Senior Games, when she wasn’t at the pool participating in Aquafit classes. Pearl thoroughly enjoyed her Friday lunch gatherings with her friends; Donna, Marlene, Winnie, and Pat. Mom was forever on a hunt to find the best French fries in town!

Pearl was a talented artist, especially when it came to painting. She shared her art generously with her family for them to cherish and remember her for years to come. Pearl also loved to spend time in her garden, and was known for her delicious tomatoes and beautiful flowers. Often when her family came to visit, they would find her sitting in the sunshine enjoying a good book. Pearl shared her avid love of reading with her children and grandchildren, and directly contributed to their vast book collections and widespread reading interests.

Pearl was loved beyond words. She was always an attentive listener and maintained her sharp mind and sense of humour until her passing.

A celebration of life with friends and family will be held in the Spring of 2023. Condolences may be expressed at https://www.drakecremation.com/obituaries

Drew Thomas Ginn

Tom, loving partner, dad and grandpa, passed away on July 7, 2022 at Royal Inland Hospital. Before retirement Tom was a Rodeo Photographer Tom was an outdoorsman and with Rose made a home in the community of Pinantan Lake.

Tom was a loving father to Rhianna and doting grandpa to his five grandchildren, who loved him beyond measure. Tom is survived by two sisters in California. Tom was loved by many friends including his loyal pup D'Oh Gee.

Tom was predeceased by his mother Elizabeth, brother Barry and sister Jacqui.

The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses in ICU for their constant care and attention to our loved one.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Stephen Michael Soll on September 25, 2022. He was surrounded by members of his immediate family

Stephen was predeceased by his parents Marvin and Gwen Soll. He leaves behind his beloved family: wife of 48 years, Sandi, son Chris and daughter Jenn, as well as his daughterin-law, Aachal, son-in-law Andrew and grandchildren Lachlan, Asha, Emerson and Owen. He is survived by his sisters Darlene, Lynn and Janice, and their families.

Stephen graduated from the University of BC with a BA in Political Science in 1974, and a Law degree in 1977.

In 1977 Stephen started his law career in Dawson Creek. In 1988 he moved to Kamloops with his family and started his own firm: Soll and Company He was later joined in this practice by his son and daughter-in-law

An accomplished and formidable litigator, he was humble about his life’s accomplishments. Stephen is remembered for his attention to detail, his wisdom, the integrity of his counsel and his quiet and kind demeanour punctuated by the occasional profanity

Stephen had a lifelong enthusiasm for travel with his wife and children. He loved skiing, gardening and his grandchildren. He was a passionate and deeply knowledgeable follower of Canadian, American and international politics. He had a reasoned but concerned perspective on our collective future, a future that he hoped would be more just and generous. His was a life well-lived, and he will be deeply missed.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to cancer care or research would be appreciated.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the caring doctors and nurses at the Kamloops and Kelowna Cancer Clinics, Community Care Nurses, Doctors Sigalet, Ewart and Mohamed.

A Celebration of Stephen’s life will be held at his home on October 15 between 2PM and 5PM.

Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

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May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of despair

The more you give, The more you get, The more you laugh, The less you fret, The more you do unselfishly, The more you live abundantly, The more of everything you share, The more you’ll always have to spare, The more you love, The more you’ll find, That life is good, And friends are kind, For only what we give away, Enriches us from day to day.

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EXPLORING THE ART OF SECWÉPEMC BASKETRY

KEN FAVRHOLDT

Baskets

have been an essential part of everyday life and survival among the Secwépemc people.

Making baskets was a woman’s art taught from a very young age.

Referred to as “mim’c,” baskets of various shapes and sizes were used for gathering and storing food, cooking and transporting The largest, called burden baskets, were for carrying clothing and blankets.

There were various specialized baskets: round baskets (including basins, pails, bowls, and kettles for liquids), nut and pot-shaped baskets (for storing small articles), trays and storage baskets (for large amounts of food). The tightly woven coiled root basket was used for cooking by placing hot rocks into the basket full of water.

Some large baskets made of bal sam, poplar and spruce bark were frequently used by the Secwépemc for cooking berries or soaking skins. They were barrel- or funnelshaped and stitched with spruce root.

All of the Interior Salish peoples of southern British Columbia once made coiled basketry of cedar or spruce root.

The “stínestn,” or cedar roots, are gathered in early spring by dig ging around the base of a cedar tree. The choicest cedar roots are ones from red cedar trees — roots with a thickness of anywhere from the width of an adult finger to an inch or two thick.

Anything larger would likely be too thick and hard to split. The root is pulled out of the ground — the longer the better. Basket-makers like to work with long roots of sometimes five or six feet.

When enough roots have been

gathered, they are cleaned and cut into thin strips and tied into bun dles until ready to be used. They are soaked to make them pliable.

Coiled baskets were formerly made by nearly all the Secwépemc bands. Cedar roots were used where good quality could be found, used frequently by the Styétemc (Lakes) people, who gathered it in the mountains northeast of Canim Lake.

In his monograph The Shuswap (1909), ethnologist James Teit describes the Secwépemc methods of making baskets.

Ornamentation, such as bead ing and imbrication, was added to the baskets. Beading is a form of decoration in which the outside of a coil is faced with a thin strip of brightly coloured bark or grass by sewing. Secwépemc basketry was often decorated by imbrication, or overlapping edges, and beading using willow bark, wild cherry bark and dyed horsehair. Imbrication required strips of coloured grass and bark to be set along the coil and hooked by a passing stitch.

The difference between the two techniques is that imbrication is woven into the basket, whereas

beading is an applied or sewn decoration. However, the beading technique was going out of style by 1900. Some baskets were created with elaborate and colourful pic tographic and geometric designs using different roots and berries for dyes.

In an 1890 report, anthropolo gist Franz Boas stated, “The roots are dyed black with an extract of fern root and red with an extract of alder bark or with oxide of iron. Very beautiful patterns are made in these colours.”

The Secwépemc baskets tended to have squareness, that is, corners. The old baskets were sewn with needles and awls made of elkantler.

Birch bark baskets were com mon among the Secwépemc. The Esk’etemc, or Alkali Lake, people were reputed to make the best birch bark baskets among the Secwépemc. They were more fragile and not as long-lasting as the coiled baskets, but birch bark conveyances were light. They were even used to carry babies.

Small baskets were used for picking berries and tied to the waist, leaving both hands free.

Birch bark was gathered in the spring, just as the sap was starting to rise, allowing easy removal of the bark without killing the trees. The bark was usually removed from the north face of the tree, rolled up and then cut into the desired shapes.

The Fraser River Secwépemc, especially the southern bands, and the Styétemc people were the greatest basket makers. The Tk’emlúpsemc (Kamloops) and St’uxwtews (Bonaparte) people made fewer baskets. Instead, they relied on trade, buying bas kets from the St’át’imc (Lillooet), Nlaka’pamux (Thompson) and Tsilhqot’in (Chilcotin) peoples.

About 1860, after wooden, pot tery and metal containers were introduced by white people, the making of woven baskets declined so that it became a lost art in most bands by the 1900s. Baskets were sold for the tourist trade by the early 1900s. Today, basket-making is still being revived as a commercial and marketable commodity. Birch bark baskets and pine needle baskets are popular items. Women are still the mainstay behind the art of basket-making.

Ken Favrholdt is Archivist for the Secwépemc Museum and Heritage Park.

LEFT: The late Katherine Kenoras of the Adams Lake Indian Band gathering birch bark (photo courtesy Secwépemc Museum and Heritage Park).

ABOVE: Elsie Joe inspecting one of the museum’s birch bark baskets. Joe is curator for the Secwépemc Museum and Heritage Park.

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The strength of the survivors

TSQELMUCWILC: THE KAMLOOPS INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL — RESISTANCE AND A RECKONING IS AN UPDATE TO CELIA HAIG-BROWN’S 1988 BOOK

JESSICA WALLACE STAFF REPORTER jessica@kamloopsthisweek.com

Last Friday marked not only the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, but also saw the launch of an expanded second edi tion of Celia Haig-Brown’s compre hensive book on residential schools, Resistance and Renewal, published in 1988. It was the first book pub lished on residential schools in Canada.

In an expanded second edition, Tsqelmucwilc: The Kamloops Indian Residential School — Resistance and a Reckoning, Haig-Brown and co-authors Randy Fred and Gary Gottfriedson revisit work with new essays from survivors and their families.

Haig-Brown said Tsqelmucwilc (pronounced cha-Cal-mux-weel), which translates to “We return to being human,” is a testament to Indigenous healing and renewal as

much as it is a history of Kamloops Indian Residential School.

“I really think that it’s important we understand what occurred in residential schools across Canada and how complicit the government and the Church and, therefore, the Canadian people were in those ini tiatives,” Haig-Brown told KTW.

“The most important part for me is the strength of the survivors — the people who tell the stories in the text and who managed to find their way through some of the horrors, some of the education that happened, to come out the other side as strong Indigenous Secwépemc people.”

Haig-Brown said the new book is a re-examination of her masters the sis, published in 1988, having sold 16,000 copies across Canada.

The book is used in libraries and in courses at high schools and universities. Haig-Brown said she is hoping “this one [book], which really takes that text and brings it up-to-date, will be also attractive for

people working to indigenize cur riculum.”

As many people donned orange shirts and Indigenous-related cloth ing on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, KTW asked HaigBrown her thoughts on the growing problem Indigenous artists are fac ing with theft and unauthorized use of their artwork or logos.

She said she looks at appropria tion in two different ways — and one is cultural theft.

“That is intolerable,” Haig-Brown said. “I just find it horrendous that that is being done. The whole ‘pre tend Indians’ situation is appalling. There’s people who are trying to take advantage of what is finally being done to give some justice to what’s happened to Indigenous people in Canada.”

Haig-Brown added that appropri ation has another meaning, which has to do with learning.

SARAI FOR CITY COUNCIL

PepsiCo has a current opening for a Licensed Class 1 Driver for Short Haul driving in the Kamloops, BC area.

Author Celia HaigBrown with Charlotte Manual at the Sept. 30 launch of Haig-Brown’s book, Tsqelmucwilc: The Kamloops Indian Residential School — Resistance and a Reckoning.

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TOP LEFT: Randy Fred, co-author of Tsqelmucwilc:

The Kamloops Indian Residential School — Resistance and a Reckoning

TOP RIGHT: Celeste Sieben, a Cree from Saskatchewan now living in Kamloops, holds the smudge stick she used for a personal tribute to residential school survivors like her grandma.

LEFT: A copy of the book at the Sept. 30 launch.

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Indigenous knowledge shared

From B2

She believes Canadians must take the opportunity to learn from Indigenous knowledge.

As an instructor, one of Haig-Brown’s oft-repeated phrases in the classroom is, “I believe even white people can learn.”

She encourages people to acknowledge their teach ers, to talk about how they know what they know, to indicate that they have not had the experience of being Indigenous, but they have learned from being with Indigenous people who have taken the time to teach them.

“That’s good,” HaigBrown said. “But you have to

acknowledge the teachers. You have to very clear about the position that you’re speaking from.”

Haig-Brown and other contributors were at the book launch last Friday at the Kamloops Indian Residential School Monument.

“I find this event incred ibly moving,” she said. “It brings sadness, but it also brings a celebration of per sistence and strength of people.”

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

• Celia Haig-Brown is an educator now based in Ontario. Her published books include Resistance and Renewal: Surviving the

Indian Residential School, Taking Control: Power and Contradiction in First Nations Adult Education and With Good Intentions: EuroCanadian and Aboriginal Relations in Colonial Canada.

• Garry Gottfriedson is a Secwépemc poet with 10 books to his credit. He is the Secwépemc cultural advisor to Thompson rivers University.

• Randy Fred is an elder of Tseshaht First Nation who survived nine years at the Alberni Indian Residential School. After a lifelong career in multimedia, he is the Nuu-Chah-Nulth elder at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo.

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A CENTURY FOR KATIE

Friends and family of Katie Alaric gathered on Sunday to celebrate the Kamloops resident’s 100th birthday.

LEFT: Alaric holds up birthday well wishes from Premier John Horgan and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Greetings from Buckingham Palace greetings have been delayed by the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

ABOVE: Four generations gathered to celebrate Alaric’s 100th birthday, but they had to wait as the energetic birthday girl and a friend were at the casino.

RIGHT: More than 70 years ago, a door-to-door photographer snapped this image of Katie, her husband and daughter Irene.

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KIDS 55+ WELCOMES YOU

The Kamloops Interior Dragons (KIDS) 55+ team had another successful season, winning gold at the Canada 55+ Games in Kamloops and silver at the BC 55+ Games in Victoria.

The squad also garnered third place in the Charity Flag Race in Victoria, donating the prize money of $150 to a local organi zation.

Paddles and personal flotation devices have been put away while the team plans for its Nov. 3 annual general meeting.

The Kamloops Interior Dragons (KIDS) 55+ team always welcomes new members.

For more information, check out the club’s website at kamloopsinteriordrag ons.ca.

KBIA Gur Singh Success

By DUNCAN MACMILLAN With JONNY DONAHOE

By DANIELA VLASKALIC

The Kamloops Brain Injury Association benefited from a very successful 19th Annual Gur Singh Memorial Golf Tournament. Sold out at 144 golfers who enjoyed the day and played some great golf, all in support of a local charity

The top team was the Interior Plumbing and Heating entry and Most Honest was the Cascades Casino team. “Seeing the support from local businesses was excellent, it really showed how much the private sector does in Kamloops to improve our community ” said KBIA Executive Director, Dave Johnson when he was asked what stood out this year. “We are looking forward to a special year next year, with the 20 th Annual marking a really solid run for this amazing Kamloops event ”

Shout out to the good looking golfers in this photo; Kamloops Surgical Centre Debbie Clark Dr Chevalier

By KRISTEN DA SILVA

By MATTHEW MACKENZIE and MARIYA KHOMUTOVA

IMAGES OF AUTUMN

September weather was spectacular and Kamloopsians got out and enjoyed the days.

TOP: Laughter accompanied the Sept. 24 Walk for Veterans event on McArthur Island.

MIDDLE: Kids flocked to the Chinese Dragon during the Tapestry Festival, which was held in McDonald Park in North Kamloops on Sept. 24.

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BOTTOM: Jason Warner captured the action with a steady-cam on the pier at Riverside Park, with daughter Riley in the shot behind him.

Improved access to bike trails in west Kamloops

JESSICA WALLACE STAFF REPORTER jessica@kamloopsthisweek.com

The City of Kamloops has entered into an agree ment with the Kamloops Performance Cycling Centre to help construct a parking lot off Lac Le Jeune Road that will improve access to an extensive trail network used for mountain biking, trail running and more in Pineview Valley.

The Kamloops Performance Cycling Centre is a non-profit orga nization that has partnered with various landowners to develop and maintain trails in the Kamloops area, including in the Pineview Valley and Ironmask areas.

It also manages Harper Mountain mountain biking trails and the Kamloops Bike Ranch between Valleyview and Juniper.

Council has approved a 10-year licence of occu pation for $10 with the Kamloops Performance Cycling Centre for a 100stall parking lot for the Pineview trails parking expansion project.

The decision was released in the Sept. 20

council agenda from an Aug. 30 closed council meeting.

Coun. Dale Bass moved the motion and Coun. Bill Sarai seconded it. The vote was not revealed, but it car ried. Coun. Mike O’Reilly declared a conflict of inter est due to owning property nearby.

McElhanney project manager and trails technol ogist Ted Morton — con tracted by the Kamloops Performance Cycling Centre — told KTW the parking lot is currently in the design stage.

Morton said the area currently has some unof ficial parking, includ ing a former Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure road and small pullout.

Morton said the trails have seen increased usage by tourists and residents, noting the new parking area will take pressure off a 16-stall parking lot at the west end of Hugh Allan Drive and consolidate park ing and staging for trails in the area. Morton said it will create a better mountain biking experience.

“It’s a big parking lot

and everyone’s kind of con solidated there,” he said.

“You want to meet your friends, it’s really easy to access and meet there and come back at the end of the ride.”

Morton said the Kamloops Performance Cycling Centre was success ful in obtaining a grant to construct the parking lot.

The licence of occupa tion allows for use of the city’s land, Morton said. The city is also contributing a culvert and archeological assessment.

The entrance will be located on the left when travelling west on Lac Le Jeune Road, adjacent to the weigh scales.

Morton said the goal is to complete the parking lot by the end of the year, but it will likely be finished in the spring of 2023.

The COVID-19 pan demic led to a spike in trail usage in Kamloops. In 2020, the city saw more than onemillion visits at a dozen trail heads across the city, compared to 612,000 the previous year.

Usage returned to nor mal pre-pandemic levels in 2021, according to the city.

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Share It Forward with Save-On

OCT. 21

A fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 21, aims to raise money to help parents and caregivers of children who have been traumatized access therapy so they can better deal with their children’s pain.

A Toast to You has been organized by Thrive Clinical Counselling and Consulting, with proceeds going to Big Bear Child and Youth Advocacy Centre.

Big Bear is a non-profit agency that accepts referrals from Kamloops RCMP, Ministry of Children and Family Development, Secwépemc Child and Family Services, Interior Health, City of Kamloops, Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services and School District 73 to provide a wrap-around service to children who have suffered traumatic events, including abuse and neglect.

The Oct. 21 A Toast to You fundraising gala at Thompson Rivers University’s Grand Hall is rais ing money for the In Honour of Julie’s Journey bursary, which is intended to help parents and caregivers access counselling.

To buy tickets to the event, go online to eventbrite.com and search “A Toast to You.”

PADDLING IN WITH A DONATION:

New Gold’s New Afton mine operation just west of Kamloops has donated $11,670 to the Thompson River Interior Paddling Sports Club, with the money going toward the purchase of this yellow beauty — a 29-foot Clipper Langley canoe that has been christened “Tranquille.” For more infor mation on the Thompson River Interior Paddling Sports Club, go online to Facebook and check out the organization’s page.

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Cook it cut it

I would use BBQ and butter. We would use the oven or BB to cook it.

JAKE

I would put it in my oven

Turkey How to Cook a

KALLIE

BRIELLE

Go to the kencin and put the turkey in the uvin.

GRAYSON

I would buy a turkey and I would cook it over a fire

by and see a wine

I would use BBQ and butter. We would use the oven or BBQ to cook it

GAVIN

Grab a pan and grab a turkey and grab del and put it on the turkey and grab stuff out of the turkey and put it in the ovin.

BLAKE

MADILYN

I would first gut it and take the bones out. I would stuff it. I would put it in the oven. I take it out and put lettuce and lemon on the pan and eat it.

You put the turkey in the uvin you wate for the timre

ABBY

I would cook the turkey in the oven.

you squeeze the juice on to the turkey use bbq to cook it

DAYLYN

This is how to cook a turkey.

Ok so first you gotta unwrap the moldy turkey that is in wrapping paper from christmas last year. Then you have to wash the mold off with a garden hose on the dirt. Then boil it in a hot tub that is 450 degrees fahrenheit until it is crispy on the outside and raw on the inside. Then you need to wash most of the dirt off but leave some on (it really brings out the flavor).

Next you need to get 53 eggs, crack them into a bowl. Let the turkey marinade overnight. Take it out when it has a rock hard layer on the outside and then throw it on the barbecue again, overnight. In the morning it should be the darkest thing you have ever seen. But the egg keeps the center raw so chip a hole with your sledge hammer (you will need to use a sledge hammer because it is so hard). If that doesn't work, use a jackhammer. Once you get to the raw layer stick an electric cord in there and give it so much power that it cooks it perfectly, enjoy!

First buy the turkey from Costco. Next unwrap the turkey. grab the seasoning put it on the turkey. Second put the turkey in the oven. Third cook the turkey for about 10 minutes. Then make gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes. Finally set the table “eat the turk” with family, cousins, grandparents “drink water with the turkey.”

It was turklicous

FYNN

Step 1 Buy the turkey frum a grocery store Step 2 unwrap take out the livers and put in the lemons Step 3 bbq put it in the oven and eat for it in 1 minute Step 4 have mased potatoes and corn, chiken Final step set the table for the family.

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table and eat it with your family and friends! It was great

RILEY RAON

This is how you cook a turkey. But the turkey from the meat stor put the turkey in the oven put some seasoning on. Cook it in the oven for 1 hour. Put some stuffing. Eat with my cousins and family. It was great.

ESTELLE

Find a turkey hat alive

Cok the turkey.

Set the timer

Let the turkey out of the oven

the tukey cool.

Set the table

Get the turkey

Pot the turkey on the plates

Invite people

EVERYN

This is how you cook a turkey. Buy it from the grocery store and then drive home and put it in the oven for 1 hour and 10 seconds and why not add some mashed potatoes and some crits. It was good.

This is how you cook a turkey. I am going to buy a tunkey for my family at Walmart we drove home we put it in the oven we wat for five minutes it is rate to sry binner we start eating binner we have gravy a salad it was awesome.

Buy a turkey at the store.

Put the turkey in the oven.

Cook it for 1 hour.

Add vegetables.

Make a pie for dessert

Eat it with yor mom, dad and brathers.

SCOTTY

Hi! I do not no how to cook a turkey but I will try. Step 1. Buy the turkey from a grocery-store Step 2. Unwrap the turkey. Step 3 Put it in the oven for 2 hours. Step 4 Take it out of the oven Step 5 put it on your plate and eat it up with your-family. It was great

KOSTON

Take the turkey out of the freezer.

in the oven for 2 mins

it out of the oven.

the vegetables.

table

Turkey How to

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EVERA

This is how you cook a turkey. First you go to Costco. Step 2 you unwrap it and put seasoning next you put it in the oven for hour corn finally you set the table and eat it with you family. The turkey was good.

Get it at the Costco. Drive bac home and cook it for 1 hour. Set up the tablel. Git the turkey and eat the food with yor family and yor naber and cusins and grad-grand parents and it was awseome.

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EVERIEE

am going to tell you how to cook a turkey. First buy the turkey out a store. Next unwrap the stuff. Now put it in the BBQ or oven. Third I would cook it for 10 minutes then set the table and ask if your family can eat with you. If you want to add some food add anything. The food was delicious.

AYIA

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First buy they turkey from Costco. Second drive home and Put it in the oven. Third cook it for a hour Then take it out of the oven. Finaly we set up the table and we had corn and salad and I ate with my family and it tasted great!

Buy the Turkey

Cook the Turkey 2 hours

Pre heat the oven

On the side put the pizza

Chop the turkey

Put forks and knives on the table

My family eats it with me

put a eat good.

This is how you cook a turkey. First, you buy the turkey. Next, you unwrap it. Second, you put seasoning. Third, you put it in the oven for 15 minute’s. then, you put stuffing in it. it was great!

This is how you cook a turkey. will now buy it at Costco. I will put it in the ufin few hours well had cars and we had ate salad. Set the table and eat with my family. It was good

is how you cook a turkey

Go to the meat stor.

Add seasoning.

put it in the oven

Cook for 4 hous.

out stuffing in the turkey.

I ate with my family.

very good

Buy the biggest turkey from superstore

Cook in front of the oven

Make carrots

Buy a big cake at the bakery store

EDEN

1. Defrost for 15 minutes.

2. Pre-heat oven 500 degres. Wait 30 minutes to cook.

3. If you want you can add stuffing.

4. Add salt to the gravy.

5. And you can have pumpkin with it.

6. Eat with relatives or even friends to. 7 Annnnd enjoy. Done

JAXON

How to Cook

Turkey

HARRIETTE

1. Make sure it is not under cooked

2 Cook it for 4 hours

3 take out the blood

4 take out the bone

5 put gravy on it 6 add pizza

7 add chicken wings

8. Invite your family 9 set the table with forks and knives 10 add dessert

1 pre-heat the oven 2. cook the turkey

3. make the stuffing

4. de bone it

5. take the blood out. Serve 6 put the table cloth on the taable 7 get the knive’s, firk’s and placemats.

MADDOX

JINGYI

1. Buy a turkey. Defrost the turkey. Take out the bones.

2. Make the staging out of carrots peas.

3. Make gravy then stuff it. Put it in the oven.

4. Set the table. Put the table cloth on the table Put Plateson the table 5. Put forks and nifs on the table

6. How to make masheg potatatoes. Get potatos. Peel the potatoes. Mash them.

1. Find a turkey make sure it is not alive

2. Take the blood ou

3. Make some pizza 4. Defrost it 5. Get the bone of 6. Make it gravy

7. Pre-haat the oven 8. Set the table

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parents.

This is how you cook a turkey first you need to get a turkey. You can get one from a farmer. Then you unnrap the turkey and take out the liver. Then put it in the oven for 1 hour. After that stuff gravy mashed potatoes, corn, salad and chicken. Then share the the food with family and freind’s. and That’s how to cook a turkey!!

This is how to cook a turkey Step 1 Buy the turkey at a grocery store. Step 2 Unwrap the turkey and seasoning Step 3 Put it in the oven Step 4 the turkey will cook for 1 hour Step 5 you will have stuffing and gravy with it Step 6 you will set up the table Step 7 You will eat the turkey with your family and cousins :).

KARTAR

9. Set the table cloth

10. You need plates and chairs

11. The degrees are being 1 minuit

JESSCA

Take the bones out

Cut it

Put it in the uven

cook it for 10 minis 5. serve it with a sundae for dessert.

is how you cook a turkey

1 go to a store.

2 put it in the oven. Step 3 cook for 1 hour. Step 4 Aodd gravy and corn. Step 5 Set the tabile. Eat wuith my family. It was turkilicious!

Steer clear of practising necromancy

During

a recent family discussion, the topic of super powers came up.

An eight-yearold of my acquaintance said, “I think I’d like to be a necro mancer, so I could control the undead.”

That generated laughs all round, but it did get me thinking.

Necromancy is a practice associated with witchcraft and the conjuring of spirits of the dead. The spirits of the dead were summoned to predict the future or afflict a designated enemy with something evil.

This practice was common among the ancient Canaanites and condemned by God in his instructions to the people of Israel. In fact, God specifically mentions this as a primary rea son he was dispossessing the Canaanites from their lands:

“When you come into the land that the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not follow the abominable practices of those nations. There shall not be found among you anyone … who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer or a charmer or a medium or a necromancer or one who inquires of the dead, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord. And because of these abominations the Lord your God is driving them out before you.”

Moses had a famous encoun ter with two sorcerers when he was demanding that Pharaoh let the enslaved Jews go from Egypt. Moses attempted to show Pharaoh that his request was backed by God and produced miraculous signs to demonstrate God’s power.

He directed Aaron to cast down his staff in the presence of Pharaoh — and it turned into a snake. Pharaoh called his court magicians, Jannes and Jambres, who did likewise with their staffs. “But Aaron’s snake swallowed up the snakes of Pharaoh’s magi cians.”

Moses then turned all the water of Egypt blood-red and imposed a plague of frogs on the land.

But the magicians did the same thing by their secret arts.

Clearly, the necromancy pow ers of Jannes and Jambres were very substantial.

CHRIS KEMPLING

You Gotta Have FAITH

Moses then called a plague of gnats on the land, “but when the magicians tried to produce gnats by their secret arts, they could not. The magicians said to Pharaoh, ‘This is the finger of God.’”

According to Jewish lore, Jannes and Jambres left Egypt with the Israelites, but later per ished (some accounts say during the rebellion of Korah).

The Apostle Peter also has an encounter with a sorcerer, recorded in the Book of Acts.

The Apostle Phillip had been preaching in Samaria with great effect and many were healed of illnesses and demon possession.

A certain sorcerer, Simon, was renowned in Samaria as he was able to perform amazing acts of magic, including, some accounts say, levitation. But when he saw what Phillip was doing, he knew it was much more than trickery and submitted to baptism him self.

Later, Peter and John trav elled to Samaria and were met by Simon, who saw that the Holy Spirit was bestowed by the apos tles laying their hands on people. He offered Peter money so he could have the same power.

Peter answered, “May your money perish with you because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money.”

The practice of purchasing church offices, even though the buyer is not morally worthy, is so-called “simony,” named after Simon of Samaria.

Saul, the first king of Israel, was desperate for guidance dur ing his war with the Philistines, but due to his disobedience, God was not answering him.

So Saul asked his aides to locate a medium who could summon the spirit of the recently

deceased prophet. Samuel.

Up to this point, Saul had eradicated virtually all of the practicing mediums in Israel, but one — the witch of Endor — remained. He disguised himself and went to consult her.

Most Bible interpreters do not believe the medium actually summoned Samuel from the dead. She was terrified when he actually appeared and “cried out at the top of her voice”. She knew that the “spirits” she customarily summoned were deceiving spir its in league with Satan — hence her frightened reaction.

The consensus of Bible com mentators is that God specifically sent the spirit of Samuel to:

• Condemn Saul for consult ing a medium in defiance of God’s instructions to do no such thing;

• Inform him that he and his sons were to die that day in

battle and his kingdom would be handed over to David.

In the Book of Revelation, Jesus himself lists those who will be excluded from the Kingdom of Heaven: “ ... those who prac tice magic arts, the sexually immoral, murderers, idolaters and everyone who loves and practices falsehoods.”

Necromancy is not just a fanciful part of a video game. It is real, and those who practise it will never receive God’s eternal blessing.

KTW welcomes submissions to its Faith page.

Columns should be between 600 and 800 words in length and can be emailed to editor@kamloops thisweek.com.

Please include a very short bio and a photo.

City of Kamloops

AC T I V I T Y P RO G R A M S

Programs are cancelled if the minimum numbers are not met

Progressive Tennis for Adults $90

In this four week program, you will learn skill progressions and use low compression balls and appropriately sized racquets and nets You will start using a smaller court and work your way to the baseline for full court play You will experience immediate success by building your skills as you learn to play This program is in partnership with the Kamloops Tennis Centre Kamloops Tennis Centre

Fri Oct 14 9:00 AM 10:30 AM

Mon Nov 14 7:30 PM 9:00 PM

Watercolour with Susan Knox $150 Parkview Activity Centre

Fri Oct 14 Dec 2

Watercolour Beyond Basics 9:30 am 11:30 am

Watercolour for the Beginners 1:00 pm 3:00 pm

Community Training Canucks

Autism Network $10

The workshop will provide an overview of autism and introduce attendees to a range of applied strategies for workingwith diverse learners

Meeting Room C&D at Tournament

Capital Centre

Sat Oct 15 1:00 PM 4:00 PM

Genealogy 101 $10

Join the KMA’s Archivist and the Kamloops Family History Society to learn about exploring your family history, genealogical research, and the treasures you can discover in the archives This workshop will explore best research practises, with a grounding in archival materials from the KMA

Kamloops Museum and Archives

Sat Oct 15

10:00 AM 12:00 PM

Saturdays on Seymour Free

Join the KMA on the third Saturday of the month for creative activities for the whole family to enjoy Different theme each month! Can sign up or drop in Kamloops Museum and Archives

Sat Oct 15

10:00 AM 12:00 PM

Aries, others are counting on you this week, so you’ll need to direct all of your attention toward a special project Don’t let distractions get in the way

Taurus, rather than wishing for something to happen, figure out a plan to make it happen Before taking action, consult with a few close friends for guidance

for

Someone at work may not agree with your point of view lately Rather than cause friction, tr y to look at things through this person’s perspective

Keep careful track of your expenses, Libra You may find that lately you have been going a bit overboard with expenditures and not bringing in any extra money

Leo, cooperation could be essential in the days and weeks ahead This week you will benefit from being more open minded to other people’s suggestions

Maintain a positive outlook this week, Scorpio Things may not go exactly according to plan, but that doesn’t make it any less successful and satisfying

Capricorn, let another person lead a team or spearhead a project at work, even if you have an urge to take control You can use a break

Aquarius, hands on work not only helps save you some money, but also strengthens your skills Think about a more DIY approach with your next project

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SALUTE TO FIRST RESPONDERS

Law enforcement essential to the community

Complicated

situations can affect people in many ways, but the public may be wise to take some cues on how to navigate challeng ing situations from the profession als who routinely find themselves confronting adversity.

Law enforcement officers who don the uni form each and every day routinely put others first in the name of public safety. Officers often step up to serve despite the risks associated with working in law enforcement.

Law enforcement personnel serve many important roles in the communities they serve. Here’s a closer look at the integral roles of police and other law enforcement personnel.

• Maintain law and order: The police force is made up of many different departments with the collective goal of maintaining law and order.

• Save lives: Whether they’re preventing a life-threatening crime or administering emer gency medical care at a car accident until an ambulance can arrive, law enforcement officers save lives every day.

• Assist in adverse situations and provide crisis support: Police officers often fill the role

of counsellor or friend to people who find themselves in difficult situations. An officer can play a part in helping people make better life choices in the future. Training in situational de-escalation also means police officers are capable of defusing difficult situations before they snowball into serious, potentially lifethreatening confrontations.

• Investigate crimes: Police are the first peo ple to respond when crimes have been commit ted. These individuals investigate the situation and find the perpetrator.

• Foster strong communities: Law enforce ment officers share a unique solidarity with other officers, peers, community leaders and medical professionals, which helps to create a strong fabric for a community. Officers fre quently have each other’s backs, as well as the respect and support of the public for putting their lives on the line.

Law enforcement is an essential component of orderly, safe and supportive communities.

Recognizing and respecting the important role law enforcement officials play is a great way to show them how much their efforts and sacri fices are appreciated.

Police are the first people to respond when crimes have been committed.

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SALUTE TO FIRST RESPONDERS

BCEHS is a critical component

Every

community has its unsung heroes. Without the contributions of self less individuals whose efforts often go unno ticed, thriving communities would not be as safe, welcoming or suc cessful.

Paramedics and other staff with BC Emergency Health Services are among the most important individu als in a community.

The contributions of these indi viduals, many of whom work as unpaid volunteers, are invaluable and worthy of recognition. Making an effort to understand the role they play is a great first step toward showing them how much they’re appreciated.

BC Emergency Health Services does not exist in isolation, as it is integrated with other services and systems with the goal of maintaining and enhancing the health and safety of a community and its residents.

BC Emergency Health Services workers perform a range of duties.

These include:

Incident recognition

Access 911

Dispatch

First responder

Basic life support

Advanced life support

Air/ground transport

Emergency department services

Specialty care

Patient rehabilitation

Prevention and awareness

Public education

Many people only encounter BC Emergency Health Services staff dur ing medical emergencies, when they are most in need of help.

That underscores the vital role these workers play in public health and safety and just how integral they are in instances that could escalate into life-or-death situations.

Recognition of the roles they play is a great way to show support for these often unsung community heroes.

SALUTE TO FIRST RESPONDERS

More medical calls for Kamloops firefighters

Kamloops Fire Rescue saw a reduc tion in the number of fire calls in the second quarter of 2022, but an increase in those involving the loss of property, while the number of medical calls jumped more than 50 per cent.

KFR Chief Ken Uzeloc said there was a 14 per cent reduction in fire calls in the second quarter of 2022, compared to 2021, but a 26 per cent increase in fires in which property was lost to the flames.

There were 43 fires in the quarter that damaged nearly $1.25 million worth of property, up from 34 fires that claimed just shy of $665,000 in damage during the second quarter of 2021. The 2022 dollar-loss stats, however, pale in comparison to the second quarter of 2020, when 34 fires burned $1.9-mil lion worth of property.

Firefighters attended 56 per cent more medical calls in the second quar ter of 2022, compared to the same peri od in 2021 — 3,043 this year compared to 1,948 last year, which is nearly 1,100

more incidents. In the second quarter of 2020, there were 1,224 medical calls.

“That needs to be taken into account, that during those COVID periods, the number of medical calls that we were responding to were decreased to maintain resources,” Uzeloc said.

Firefighters also administered nal oxone 45 times in the second quarter of 2022, compared to 19 times in the second quarter of 2021.

Meanwhile, the second quarter of 2022 saw a massive jump in the num ber of public requests for FireSmart inspections. FireSmart is the practice of taking steps to reduce the number of flammables on a property in order to protect one’s home.

KFR had 96 FireSmart requests in the second quarter of 2022. A year ear lier, it received just one such request.

Uzeloc attributes the increase to last summer’s fire season, which saw multiple wildfires spark in and near the city.

Kamloops Fire Rescue crews joined BC Ambulance Service paramedics at this January 2019 crash near Thompson Rivers University. Firefighters responded to more medical calls — including cardiac and overdose events — in the second quarter of this year (April, May and June).

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SALUTE TO FIRST RESPONDERS

Memorial Grant Program for First Responders

hen fire fighters, police officers, para medics, correctional, parole or probation offi cers put their safety on the line, they are acting in ser vice to all Canadians.

In recognition of the critical role of first responders in protecting Canadians, the Memorial Grant Program for First Responders provides a one-time lump sum, tax-free direct maximum payment of $300,000 to the beneficiaries of first responders who have died as a result of their duties.

The Memorial Grant is a non-economic benefit and does not compen sate beneficiaries of first

Wresponders for monetary loss (income replacement) or serve as life insurance.

Instead, it is in recogni tion of their service and sacrifice.

Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Consulting Inc. has been contracted by Public Safety Canada to administer the Memorial Grant Program application process.

In 2020, the federal government announced that the Memorial Grant Program for First Responders would be expanded to recognize the service and sacrifice of correctional, parole and probation officers who have lost their lives as a result of their duties.

Their families will be able to apply, with eligibil

ity retroactive to April 1, 2018, the start date of this program.

For detailed informa tion, go online to memori algrant.ca.

The Memorial Grant Program for First Responders is one part of the federal government’s commitment to prioritizing support for public safety personnel.

On April 8, 2019, Ottawa released the report, Supporting Canada’s Public Safety Personnel: An Action Plan on PostTraumatic Stress Injuries

It is a plan to support research, prevention, early intervention, stigmareduction, care and treat ment for all types of public safety personnel across the country.

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