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JESSICA WALLACE STAFF REPORTER jessica@kamloopsthisweek.comThe city’s incoming mayor, Reid HamerJackson — referred to by friends and family as “Reider” — is scrappy and packs a punch.
Perhaps it is fitting the next man to take the mayor’s chair at one time was an accomplished boxer.
Hamer-Jackson delivered a knock out political punch on Saturday, defeat ing three council incumbents and a fourth opponent via his tenacity and persistence in raising concerns about street problems in Kamloops, first
prompted by the impacts on his busi ness on Victoria Street West.
However, as tough as he comes off, Hamer-Jackson is also described by those who know him as a family man and good neighbour who is always smil ing and has a sense of compassion.
KTW spoke with friends, family and colleagues of Hamer-Jackson to get to know the city’s mayor-elect.
Tyrell Hamer-Jackson, 27, described his dad as a family man and his biggest role model. Hamer-Jackson has three adult children (Hailey, Ashley and Tyrell) and is married to wife Lori, who works at Arthur Hatton elementary.
The couple raised their family in Westmount, with many relatives also living in Kamloops. The family routine
ly spent a month in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, during Christmas break.
Tyrell said he was never the biggest or tallest kid, but wanted to play sports, noting his dad built his confidence and supported him.
At age 15, Tyrrell wanted to play lacrosse for the senior A New Westminster Salmonbellies of the Western Lacrosse Association and Hamer-Jackson drove him twice a week, several hours each way, for practices.
Tyrell said his dad would wait at the rink and then drive him back to Kamloops, arriving home at 3 a.m. only to wake him up for school the next day.
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MICHAEL POTESTIO STAFF REPORTER michael@kamloopsthisweek.comKamloops mayor-elect Reid Hamer-Jackson said he wasn’t surprised he topped the polls on Saturday, though he suspects some may have doubted his ability to win the 2022 civic election.
“I never get in a race to lose,” Hamer-Jackson said, adding it felt good to see his name as the elect ed mayor. “I know you guys [local media] did, but I didn’t think I was going to lose. It’s like they say — you can’t fight city hall, so you might as well help run it.”
Hamer-Jackson spoke to KTW and other media outside the Mount Paul Golf Course res taurant, where he and a raucous group of supporters gathered for an after-party as election night results rolled in.
In his first foray into politics at any level, Hamer-Jackson led from the beginning and was elected by a 1,648-vote margin over incumbent councillor Dieter Dudy. Hamer-Jackson finished with 7,298 votes, followed by Dudy (5,650 votes, incumbent council lor Sadie Hunter (4,578 votes), incumbent councillor Arjun Singh (2,932 votes) and Ray Dhaliwal (2,629 votes).
Hamer-Jackson received 31.61 per cent of the vote. Overall, voter turnout was 29.01 per cent, with 23,218 of the city’s 80.025 eligible voters casting ballots.
Hamer-Jackson said he felt his focus on community safety in the community resonated with voters.
Among his top priorities for the coming four-year term are community safety, seeking better management of wet shelters in
town, addressing housing needs and improving transit service.
(Wet shelter is the term used for shelters that permit drug use).
The 63-year-old owner of Tru Auto Market downtown alleged shelters in the city “are not as full as we all think.” He added that he wants to have discussions with the city’s building and planning departments and the Canadian Home Builders-Central Interior on housing issues.
“There’s a list of things to do,” he said, also citing transit issues from a month he spent experimentally riding the bus in Kamloops.
Asked how he intends to make up for his lack of experience, Hamer-Jackson indicated he plans to lean on people with experience to show him the ropes.
“I’ve been dealing with people my whole life. I like listening to people. How does a veterinarian
do it?” Hamer-Jackson replied, seemingly referring to former Kamloops mayor Terry Lake, who was a veterinarian before ventur ing into politics.
Hamer-Jackson said his first step will be a meeting with city chief administrative officer David Trawin — who stopped in at Hamer-Jackson’s election night party to congratulate the mayorelect — noting he will also speak to other people.
Asked how he sees himself working alongside the new council — which includes three incumbent councillors, four firsttime councillors and a former city councillor — Hamer-Jackson said he viewed council as a team.
“I’m going to try my best to work together,” he said.
Asked how he feels about working with re-elected Coun. Dale Bass, who criticized his shel ter proposal for a dry shelter in
Reid Hamer-Jackson was all smiles at his election night party at the Mount Paul Golf Course on Saturday night. Hamer-Jackson defeated four challengers, including three incumbent councillors, en route to a decisive victory in the mayoral race.
ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTWRayleigh, equating it to a “concen tration camp,” Hamer-Jackson said he feels she needs to listen more, noting his proposal had nothing to do with what she was describing.
“If she wants to listen, I’ll work with her,” he said.
Speaking to his supporters inside the restaurant, HamerJackson thanked his campaign team and donors and said it was important for him to have his elec tion night party on the Tk’emlúps reserve, noting he wants to be inclusive of everyone and work with the band as mayor.
“The citizens of the communi ty, that’s why I’m running,” HamerJackson said in his speech.
He went on to note he has been working for years on solu tions to social issues, adding there needs to be a review of shelters and motels where the homeless are being lodged. He added there needs to be more help in getting people into recovery programs and criticized the practice of BC Housing placing wet shelters in the middle of Kamloops neigh bourhoods.
On Tuesday, the current council met for the final time. The new council, led by HamerJackson and including council lors Katie Neustaeter, Bill Sarai, Mike O’Reilly, Kelly Hall, Margot Middleton, Dale Bass, Stephen Karpuk and Nancy Bepple, will be sworn in on Tuesday, Nov. 1.
Mayoral runners-up ponder their election night results
JESSICA WALLACE AND MICHAEL POTESTIO STAFF REPORTERSDieter Dudy’s campaign head quarters downtown was emptying out on Saturday night, with uneaten food and drinks left to be consumed.
Dudy said he was not surprised by the results of the election that saw him place second in the may oral race, behind mayor-elect Reid Hamer-Jackson. Sadie Hunter was third, Arjun Singh placed fourth and Ray Dhaliwal finished fifth.
“Because I felt that sense of popu lism on the part of the people,” Dudy said. “They’re angry — and I wasn’t necessarily the answer.”
Dudy believes Hamer-Jackson tapped into an anger vote.
“Absolutely,” Dudy said. “Because that’s exactly what he was going for. It was something that affected him personally and that’s exactly what he was striving for. My hope is that it goes beyond that for him and that he recognizes all the things that are necessary for the community. I’m sure that he’s going to give that a lot of thought moving forward.”
Dudy said he is disappointed.
“I honestly felt that I could offer
this community something from my eight years’ experience as a coun cillor and move them ahead with respect to vision and that,” he said.
“But, you know, it’s up to the public to decide what they want and they’ve done that and I need to accept that.”
Asked if he and fellow mayoral candidates Sadie Hunter and Arjun Singh — all three being incumbent councillors — split the vote and let Hamer-Jackson win, Dudy replied:
“It’s hard to say. I mean, possibly. Sadie was in the equation, too. Who knows? I just feel that it came down to the fact that he had a particular support behind him and I had what ever support I had. And it was strong. It was strong. I came in second.”
Both Hunter and Dhaliwal told KTW they felt they ran good cam paigns.
Hunter said she was proud of the campaign she ran, describing it as the most positively focused cam paign of the five mayoral candidates.
Both Hunter and Dhaliwal said they felt Hamer-Jackson resonated with voters who were angry.
“Much of what was said was rhetoric and it was toxic and I’m concerned what’s going to happen
when he realizes he can’t do a lot of what he said,” Hunter said. “I’m worried for our community. I think people will be more frustrated and more angry.”
Dhaliwal said he felt voters were most concerned about homeless ness and crime. He said he could not campaign on those issues to the extent Hamer-Jackson did as Dhaliwal noted he knows — from his one-year stint on council from 2017 to 2018 — that there are limita tions on what the city can do. He said issues on criminal justice are outside the municipal purview.
“I couldn’t promise things that I knew I couldn’t do anything about, so my campaign focused on the taxpayers, the youth and the seniors, mostly,” Dhaliwal said.
He said he felt Hamer-Jackson overpromised on those areas, but noted the mayor-elect has four years to show Kamloops what he can do.
“He made a big point on it and people bought into it,” Dhaliwal said, adding he is interested in seeing the ideas Hamer-Jackson has in store, but doubts the success rate of the idea for a recovery centre locally.
Hard to fight against blowing political winds
Hunter said she felt Hamer-Jackson supporters bought into his quick-fix ideas, such as the drugrecovery centre proposal for rural Kamloops, which she said lacked details, such as how to ensure people access it. She said it’s not as feasible a project as he made it seem.
Hunter said she hopes Hamer-Jackson will drop the “toxic rhetoric” once on council and learns how to lead, arguing he will need to both lead the city council and represent Kamloops in a positive way.
“And the current approach is not going to get him there,” Hunter said.
Singh was wearing a Kamloops Blazers sweatshirt and hugging supporters at St. Andrews on the Square after the results. He said he thinks he and his team ran the best campaign they could.
“Obviously, it wasn’t as successful as I thought it would be,” he said.
Singh said he is interested in understanding what peo ple are saying in the com munity through the results, adding he was surprised by Hamer-Jackson ‘s victory.
“I’m hoping that he will understand the importance of the job and the impor tance of representing all of the community and not just certain factions,” Singh said. “He’s obviously tapped into a lot of frustrations.”
Singh said he believes some people in the commu nity will feel “apprehensive” by the results, including staff at the ASK Wellness Society, the social agency that was targeted by Hamer-Jackson during the campaign, with the mayor-elect calling for an independent review shelters and motel rooms for the homeless operated by ASK Wellness and other social agencies.
Singh said he is happy with the council elected, which he described as bal anced with experience from incumbents, all three of
MICHAEL POTESTIO/KTWwhom were all re-elected.
Singh said he will continue to build the community, but he doesn’t know if he will run again for council.
Of the five mayoral can didates, only Dudy stopped in at Hamer-Jackson’s elec tion night party at the Mount Paul Golf Course to congrat ulate him on his victory.
“He’s a very toxic individ ual, so I would rather not go out of my way to spend any time around him,” Hunter said.
Dhaliwal said he didn’t stop by as he was also cel ebrating his birthday as part of his election night party at the Coast Kamloops Hotel.
“We were still dancing and partying and karaoke,” Dhaliwal said.
Arjun Singh said he sent Hamer-Jackson a con gratulatory text, but in ret rospect feels he should have dropped in.
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Former Kamloops mayor and former MLA Terry Lake campaigned for Dudy. He predicted the race was going to come down to HamerJackson or Dudy, but noted he thought voters would ulti mately go to the centre.
“Typically, Kamloopsians do that,” he said. “In a way, they did. They voted for someone with a kind of pop ulist right-of-centre view, but council has a mix, so there’s
a balance there. But the peo ple are never wrong. That’s what I’ve learned over the years, so the new mayor and council are going to have to learn how this works and how they can make positive change for our city because we are at a crossroads, for sure. And it’s going to take a lot of work to get us on the right track.”
Asked if anything could have been done differently by Dudy’s campaign, Lake replied: “No, you know, time for change is a very, very powerful political wind. And, if that wind is blowing, it’s very hard to go against it, so I think this was a timefor-change moment for Kamloops voters.”
Lake said Hamer-Jackson has two paths in front of him.
“He could try to do the things that he said he would do and I guarantee you, he will flame out and possibly have a bunch of good city staff leave because they can get jobs anywhere,” Lake said.
“Or he can learn how this all works and build relation ships and work hard to try and understand how he can make a positive change. And I hope he will do the lat ter and I think he has good intentions. He’s a good man and I hope he takes the time and learns to do things in a way that brings people along, rather than blows things up.”
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Itcould be argued that Reid Hamer-Jackson’s mayoral campaign actually began in March 2020, when he and a group of Victoria Street West business owners decided to speak out on the Ground Zero of social disorder their area had become.
Furiously silent until then, Hamer-Jackson and a number of Victoria Street West business owners finally agreed to speak with KTW, as they had reached their limit on patience.
Gathering at Hamer-Jackson’s Tru Market Auto auto dealership, the future mayor was joined by Coun. Bill Sarai and fellow business own ers — including Andre Giasson of Andre’s Tire World, Nina Johal and Mindy Sandhu of Stereo Warehouse and Sisters Sleep Gallery and Audra Domich of Audra’s Image and Wellness Day Spa — as they unloaded their frustration into the notebook of KTW reporter Jessica Wallace.
The issues? Chronic theft, vandal ism, graffiti, arson, scattered needles, syringes and drug paraphernalia, garbage, prostitution, defecation, public nudity and more.
The story got a lot of attention and the city did respond with some attempts at addressing the prob lems, but the social disorder on streets across the city has only wors ened since those early days of the pandemic.
Hence Hamer-Jackson’s eventual decision to run for mayor, a pursuit dismissed by many as Quiotic — until it became as real as the words written by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra.
Saturday’s election results can be studied forever.
Obviously, Hamer-Jackson focused in on the clear-cut No.1 issue
concerning voters — social disor der on the streets, encompassing homelessness, addiction, mentalhealth problems, crime and more.
There wasn’t another issue even close to importance in the minds of the vast majority of voters and that was a sentiment relayed to us by 27 of 28 candidates running for mayor or councillor seats.
(Reo Rocheleau’s councillor plat form was filled with asphalt, to be poured into potholes, which is per haps why he finished in 28th spot.)
During the long campaign — and it was longer than usual, with the unofficial race beginning on Family Day, way back in February, when the unbeatable Ken Christian announced he would not seek re-election as mayor — Hamer-Jackson was derided by many as being a one-issue candi date.
While that is not true, it is a fact he focused almost exclusively on social disorder and his ideas to improve the situation as he talked with voters, attended forums and erected his signs — fewer in number than his oppo nents, but larger than most.
And why wouldn’t he focus on social disorder plaguing the streets? It was, and remains, issue No. 1, the very problem that propelled him into the campaign.
As for other campaign issues, it might interest residents (and surprise some of his supporters) to know Hamer-Jackson is a big backer of the proposed performing-arts centre. He has also mentioned the need to improve transit service, having used it through June, and wants to have the city work with the Canadian Home Builders’ Association in addressing the housing crisis.
Hamer-Jackson is like a bull in Pamplona. He seems to only know how to charge forward. Some have told me he is stubborn. For the social disorder mess afflicting Kamloops, perhaps stubbornness is a valuable attribute to have in a politician.
Upon his victory on Saturday night, social media erupted with disbelief, condemnation and insults aplenty aimed at the rookie mayor-to-be.
One argument posed on KTW’s Facebook page was that HamerJackson does not have a “mandate” as mayor because so few people voted. At 29.01 per cent, voter turnout in Saturday’s civic election was the lowest of all seven Kamloops general civic elections held this century.
Hamer-Jackson’s 7,298 votes represented 32 per cent of the 23,087 mayoral votes cast, while another 57,000 eligible voters didn’t bother to cast ballots.
Not surprisingly, I don’t recall that argument being made about Christian’s mayoral byelection win in 2017, when voter turnout was a mea sly 21 per cent.
No, the argument here is not with
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the turnout, but with the candidate — a blunt, plain-spoken everyman who does not seem to care much about adhering to the more politically cor rect mores of today’s society.
He is, as someone told me, a guy who is tired of talking, tired of the studies, tired of the meetings. He is a guy who just wants to get stuff done.
If so, he is not all that different from so many people in this city who have expressed that same sentiment to me.
But to many, he is disqualified because he dared to speak out pub licly about issues that so many people are railing against privately.
How is suggesting a study on rehab centres a bad thing? How can calling for an independent review of shelter providers be criticized, when many of those shelters have nega tively impacted the adjacent neigh bourhoods? Where is the downside in any of this?
Perhaps most disappointing — but predictable, given the toxicity that is social media — are the comments mocking Hamer-Jackson’s occupa tion, derisively referenced as a “used car salesman,” as though that voca tion alone is something of which to be ashamed and something that cannot possibly be worthy enough to qualify someone to stand as mayor.
(Hamer-Jackson is actually a small business owner, one of thousands in Kamloops.)
And these comments are com ing from many people who would generally be described as being left of centre, perhaps “woke,” maybe part of the “inclusive” community.
Some of these same people have objected to those who criticize Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s past work as a teacher.
It only proves hypocrisy knows no bounds.
It seems those who did not want Hamer-Jackson to be mayor are now openly wishing for him to fail, democ racy be damned. By extension, these progressives want Kamloops to fail.
Hamer-Jackson is not the easi est man to deal with. He and I have butted heads many times in the past two years, mainly over his fixation on keeping the social disorder issue in the news. He has the remarkable ability to elicit the most creative of profanity from the mouths of newspaper editors while engaged in conversation on the phone.
But he has not wavered and here he is, on the precipice of occupying the mayor’s office with a goal of fixing social disorder on the street.
Will he succeed? Who knows? And, I would suggest, voters may not care. I suspect they chose HamerJackson because they figured the sta tus quo has not worked, so why not give him a shot? In their minds, there is nothing to lose.
As I noted in a previous column, the mayor has but one vote of nine and has precious little other power to get stuff done via council.
The mayor is, however, blessed with a lobbying window about which the rest of us can only dream. The mayor has rare access to those in Victoria and Ottawa who can help get things done.
I hope Hamer-Jackson takes a deep breath, reflects upon his awesome responsibility and enters city hall with humility, curiosity and an eagerness to learn from incum bent councillors and staff.
And his detractors should have the same hope, for the sake of the city. editor@kamloopsthisweek.com
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PSYCHIATRIC UNIT NEEDS IMPROVING
Editor:
I would like to echo the senti ments of letter writer Judi Ekelund regarding the lack of care in the mental-health unit of Royal Inland Hospital (‘RIH unit needs more pro gramming,” Oct. 12).
My friend took her life after being discharged from Hillside Psychiatric Centre, adjacent to RIH, in March of this year.
CAN SMALL VEHICLES BE USED FOR CALLS?
Editor:
Thanks to KTW, CBC Radio and Radio NL for organizing the Oct. 5 civic election forum.
At that former, mayoral candidate — and now mayorelect — Reid Hamer-Jackson mentioned he has witnessed more than 800 emergency calls to social housing and a shelter across from his Victoria Street West business.
He said many of the calls consisted of multiple fire trucks
and ambulances responding.
In a recent KTW story, it was noted firefighters attended 56 per cent more medical calls in the second quarter of 2022, compared to the same period in 2021 — 3,043 this year compared to 1,948 last year, Would it not be more fea sible to use a smaller vehicle with a registered nurse and first responder to attend these calls?
Pat Kaatz KamloopsShe was sent home to the Cariboo in a cab, without a winter coat, without keys to her house and
without support in place when she did arrive home.
I feel I need to speak for my friend. She described to me exactly what the letter writer Ekelund stated — isolation, no counselling or ther apy, no access to recreation, no help at all. She mentioned everything she did was written down. She said she was observed like a fish in a fish bowl and, if she spoke to another patient, it was also recorded.
As a result, she withdrew and quit speaking to others on her ward
and resumed pacing the floor like a caged animal.
My friend was discharged wear ing hospital clothing. My friend was brilliant, highly educated, question ing, curious and possessed a humor ous wit about her.
Interior Health did my friend a great disservice. A once-vibrant, thriving mind was crunched to a data point on a graph and reduced to a mere statistic.
Yvonne Babij KamloopsRIH STAFF NEED THEIR SAFETY SECURED
Editor:
As a Royal Inland Hospital employee, I am concerned about the increase in people hang ing around the Peterson Creek area, where hospital employees park.
There are people fre quently passed out on the road or grass, along with needles on the ground.
Recently, I passed a
man smoking meth on the road leading to the hospital.
My co-workers and I
feel very unsafe, especially when walking alone — even in the morning or in the afternoon — due to the
number of people who are visibly inebriated and who suddenly come out of the trees near the cars.
What is being done to help keep hospital employees safe when walking back and forth to work?
This is getting ridicu lous.
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From A1“He said, ‘If you want to play this game, that’s the only way you’re going to be able to do it right now,’ so he’ll help me do that,” Tyrell Hamer-Jackson said. “He’ll give me the tools — I’ve just got to build the house.”
Tyrell now plays professionally for the Vancouver Warriors in the National Lacrosse League and can’t remember a game his dad didn’t attend.
“He’ll come down and then he’ll head back that night or what ever he’s got to do to make it work, just so he can show his support,” Tyrell said.
Mount Paul Golf Course owner Dan Latin’s son also played for the New Westminster Salmonbellies and the dads carpooled together. Latin said they spent a lot of time travelling back and forth and became friends, riding motorcycles together on and off over the years.
“Tenacious,” he said of HamerJackson’s nature. “When he gets onto something, he gets something on his mind and away he goes.”
That was a common theme among people who spoke with KTW about Hamer-Jackson. Another friend, Bill Skene, described Hamer-Jackson as being a dog with a bone.
Skene has been friends with Hamer-Jackson for 35 years. Their boys also played hockey together and they became friends. He described Hamer-Jackson as a “straight-up guy” and recalled the two competing against one another as car salesmen working for differ ent dealerships. They would try to get their names in the newspaper for salesman of the month. Reid was apparently pictured five years in a row.
“He’d sell anything,” Skene said. “He’s a hell of a salesman.”
Skene recalled one occasion when the two of them raced cars on a quarter-mile racetrack that was beside Skene’s workplace in an industrial area of Kamloops. Hamer-Jackson was driving a Trans-Am and Skene was driving a Camaro and they were racing with nobody else around — until the son of Skene’s boss showed up and
caught them. It’s a story that still comes up between the two men.
“We have a few things to talk about,” Skene quipped. “Not for you guys, though.”
Hamer-Jackson has a penchant for stock car racing, according to a number of his friends and family.
Doogie Anderson is another of Hamer-Jackson’s friends. Asked about Hamer-Jackson’s hobbies and interests, Anderson said Hamer-Jackson was a “golden gloves boxing champion,” a dirtbike and ATV rider and a boater.
“He got his golden gloves,” Anderson said. “It’s the hierar chy. You know when you have a black belt in karate? When he was younger, it was a boxing thing. So he knows how to — he doesn’t back down from anybody.”
Stereo Warehouse owners Nina Johal and Mindy Sandhu have
worked beside Hamer-Jackson’s Tru Market Auto Sales for 30 years and described him as a good neighbour and person. Johal said the pair calls Hamer-Jackson when they feel unsafe due to street disor der in their neighbourhood, noting he shared water and electricity after a fire damaged the Stereo Warehouse building.
Johal said Hamer-Jackson is compassionate and talks to people on the streets, recalling one occa sion when someone climbed onto a train behind their buildings. She said Hamer-Jackson spent 30 to 45 minutes talking the person, who was in distress, down from the train before taking them into his office to talk. On another occasion, Sandhu was threatened and the Stereo Warehouse owners phoned Hamer-Jackson.
“Before the police got here,
Reid got here,” Johal said. “Reid was always here any time we needed him, feeling unsafe in our store. He always comes through. It doesn’t matter where he is, he’ll drive down and help us out.”
Added Sandhu: “If a person has a good heart, and they care, and they’re compassionate, it doesn’t matter what the profession is, what job they choose. If you’re a good person, good all the way around and you have nothing personally to gain, I’d rather have that person run for — doesn’t matter what it is.”
Tyrell said Hamer-Jackson is a big Kamloops Blazers fan and is friends with the Recchi family.
NHL hall-of-famer Mark Recchi endorsed Hamer-Jackson for mayor during the election cam paign.
Mel Recchi — Mark Recchi’s father — told KTW he knew Hamer-Jackson’s father, who was a “big real estate man in Kamloops,” noting he is somewhat of a second dad to Hamer-Jackson. Recchi said Hamer-Jackson comes across as a “hard guy,” but pointed out he will do anything to help and has a great smile. He went so far as to describe him as a “sweet guy.”
Recchi said Hamer-Jackson first told him he was running for coun cil and Recchi encouraged him. He said he was the first person HamerJackson called to tell him he was, in fact, planning to run for mayor — something that caught Recchi by surprise.
“He’s going to have a chal lenge but, you know, he’s a very bright guy,” Recchi said, adding he believes Hamer-Jackson will work well with council on all issues.
“Sometimes Reid, pardon my language, seems to be a hard-ass. But he’s not. He’s a real softy. He’s a pretty good guy. He’s stubborn — but he’s a pretty good guy.”
Tyrell said what you see is what you get with his father. He said he suggested his dad wear a suit when running for mayor.
“He says, ‘No. No, Ty, like I’m just a normal guy,” Tyrell recount ed. “‘I’m just going to wear my clothes. I’m not going to change. Why would I change? Why would I wear a suit? I’ve never really worn suits.’”
“Sometimes Reid, pardon my language, seems to be a hard-ass. But he’s not. He’s a real softy. He’s a pretty good guy. He’s stubborn, but he’s a pretty good guy.”
— MEL RECCHI ON KAMLOOPS MAYOR-ELECT REID HAMER-JACKSONIn this photo, Reid Hamer-Jackson hugs son Tyrell after a big lacrosse game win in Coquitlam. Below is a family photo and a rare chance to see the mayor-elect in a suit. HAMER-JACKSON FAMILY PHOTOS
Politicians perplexed by low voter turnout
MICHAEL POTESTIO STAFF REPORTER michael@kamloopsthisweek.comMayoral candidates Ray Dhaliwal and Sadie Hunter were disappointed with the low voter turnout in the Oct. 15 civic elec tion, which came in at 29.01 per cent — the lowest this century.
“Kamloops didn’t come out to vote, that’s for sure,” Dhaliwal said.
Hunter cited apathy.
“I talked to a lot of people who seemed to feel their vote didn’t matter, or what was the point — that kind of response — and I think the turnout reflected that senti ment,” Hunter said.
She said she doesn’t feel the election results in Kamloops are a fair representation of the views of all Kamloopsians, given that less than a third of eligible voters cast ballots.
Hunter said people who felt disenfranchised have a voice, but for whatever reason didn’t choose to exercise it through their vote.
She feels change is needed, be that with incentives or perhaps manda tory voting, as is done in Australia.
The poor results come despite the fact this year the municipal ity offered more polling stations, advance voting days and expanded mail-in options for everyone.
Hunter said in instances of voter apathy, it is important to get out the vote; otherwise, she argued, results are skewed and don’t represent a fair representa tion of the entire community.
Hunter also noted it was a positive sign that four women were elected to council and will com prise a 50/50 split with the four male councillors.
Of the 23 councillor candidates, only seven (30 per cent) were women, but almost two-thirds (57 per cent) were elected.
Asked if she plans to return in four years to run for council or mayor, Hunter said “anything can happen in four years. I have many irons in the fire, so we’ll see where it takes me.”
Hunter, who ran as the NDP’s Kamloops-North Thompson candidate in the 2020 provincial election, said she does not intend to run again for the provincial seat in 2024.
“Nope. Not at this time. I’ve done four campaigns in five years, so right now what I’m thinking about is resting and spending time with my family,” she said.
Dhaliwal said he “still has lots to give to this community” and intends to return in four years to again run for mayor.
“Four years, definitely, I’ll be back,” he said.
Former Kamloops mayor Terry Lake, who backed Dudy, called voter turnout “pathetic.”
“But I think people are worn out. They’re worn out by every thing. They’re worn out by COVID. They’re worn out by the war in Ukraine. They’re worn out by infla tion. They’re worn out by every thing, so this is really not a surprise because everyone is just done,” Lake said.
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New Kamloops council has better gender balance
JESSICA WALLACE STAFF REPORTER jessica@kamloopsthisweek.comOn Oct. 15, Kamloops voters elected Reid Hamer-Jackson as the city’s new mayor and Dale Bass, Nancy Bepple, Kelly Hall, Stephen Karpuk, Margot Middleton, Katie Neustaeter, Mike O’Reilly and Bill Sarai as councillors.
Here is some information on the makeup of the new council.
New TNRD reps
The new council has five men and four women. The outgoing council consists of six men and three women.
The areas of town in which they live:
• Brocklehurst (Karpuk, Sarai);
• Dallas (Bass, Neustaeter);
• Downtown (Bepple);
• Sagebrush/South Kamloops: (Middleton)
• West End (O’Reilly);
• Westsyde (Hamer-Jackson, Hall).
KAMLOOPS THISWEEKThree Thompson-Nicola Regional District electoral areas adjacent to Kamloops elected new directors.
In Electoral Area L (Grasslands), which includes an
Neighbourhoods absent a city council member include Aberdeen, Pineview Valley, Barnhartvale, Juniper, Sahali, Dufferin, Batchelor Heights, North Kamloops. Rayleigh and Valleyview.
A majority of those on city coun cil are in their 50s or 60s. O’Reilly and Neustaeter are the exceptions, at ages 39 and 40, respectively.
Occupation-wise, the new council appears to have a strong communications and business back
area south and east of Kamloops — including Knutsford, Monte Lake and Pritchard — Doug Haughton defeated John Taylor, 375 votes to 106 votes. Haughton succeeds director (and TNRD chair) Ken Gillis, who opted not to seek re-election.
ground. Nearly half of those elected (Bepple, Hamer-Jackson, O’Reilly and Middleton) either own or oper ate a business.
Three have experience in profes sional communications, includ ing a trio who formerly worked in media (Bass, Hall and Neustaeter). Neustaeter now works as director of communications for United Way British Columbia.
Karpuk is a chiropractor and Sarai is a retired Canada Post mail carrier.
In Electoral Area J (Copper Desert Country) — which includes Cherry Creek, Tobiano and Savona west of Kamloops — Michael Grenier garnered 262 votes to defeat Michael McKelvey (176 votes) and Corine LeBourdais (24 votes). Grenier succeeds Ronaye Elliott, who did not seek re-election.
Slightly less than half of those elected (Bass, Bepple, O’Reilly and Sarai) have pre-existing local govern ment experience, for a combined local government experience of 18 years (four years each for three incumbent councillors Bass, O’Reilly and Sarai and six years for former councillor Bepple).
Karpuk is also married to Kathleen Karpuk, who was re-elect ed on Saturday to the School District 73 board of education.
Usoff Tsao in Electoral Area A (Wells Gray Country), Jim Smith in Electoral Area E (Bonaparte Plateau) and Tricia Thorpe in Electoral Area I (Blue Sky Country).
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Reporting to the Parks and Recreation Lead hand, the Parks and Recreation Worker II is responsible for general maintenance and upkeep of all gardens, parks and parks equipment; Recreation Centre and related facilities, including ice installation and maintenance of the ice plant, janitorial duties, facility maintenance involving basic mechanical, carpentry and plumbing Work will also involve preparation, maintenance, fertilizing and upgrading of all District parks, grounds and gardens; maintenance of irrigation systems and parks equipment; as well as general parks duties as prescribed
In Electoral Area P (Rivers and Peaks), which includes an area north and east of Kamloops — includ
ing Paul Lake, Rivershore, Heffley Creek, Black Pines and McLure — Lee Morris secured 324 votes to defeat Carla Barrett (118 votes). Morris succeeds Mel Rothenburger, who decided against seeking re-election.
Other winners include
Acclaimed directors include Lee Onslow in Electoral Area B (Thompson Headwaters), David Laird in Electoral Area M (Nicola Valley North), Herb Graham in Electoral Area N (Nicola Valley South) and Jill Hayward in Electoral Area O (Lower North Thompson).
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Direct to Smelter – Precious Metals Recycling Roadshow returns to Kamloops
Ursa Major Gold, Silver & Coin returns to Kamloops October 22nd and 23rd. You can bring your gold, silver, coins and Canadian paper money to the Brock Activity Centre between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day No appointment is required. Barry Dick is a precious metals buyer and President of Ursa Major Gold, Silver & Coin. “Ursa Major has the unique advantage of dealing directly with a smelter” said Dick.
“That allows us to cut out one or even two middlemen.
Ursa Major purchases gold and silver from other gold buyers, pawn shops, dentists, jewellers and jewellery makers as well as the public.” In terms of the US dollar, gold and silver prices appear low but the weak Canadian dollar means prices are strong.
Ursa Major analyzes your gold, silver, coins, and paper money while you watch, with the process explained to you in detail. Coins with numismatic value are graded and set aside from those with a ‘melt’ value Silver items such as jewellery and flatware are analyzed for hallmark identification. Items thought to contain gold will also be analyzed for hallmarks, and then confirmed using precise testing that is done while you watch. Then a cash offer is presented and you decide to sell or not
“If you decide to sell after hearing the quote, great, but it is also about information” says Dick.
“A lot of times people just need to know a ballpark of what things are worth; we don’t pressure anyone into selling”
Dick took out his first gold claim when he turned 16 in the 1970’s and has been involved with precious metals ever since An ardent gold panner, he was a regular at the world championship gold panning competition with a personal best of 3rd place in 1984.
“Nearly half of the world’s annual gold harvest comes from recycled gold. Energy costs are about $500 to mine a new ounce of gold where recycled gold is about $10 per ounce. That prevents a lot of diesel from being burned.” Gold and silver purchased at the show and later melted goes back into the market without
incurring that environmental cost
Out of fashion jewelry, single earrings, broken chains, unloved jewelry, charm bracelets, dental gold, nuggets and fine gold are all accepted. “We can assess any coin ever made for collector or precious metal value, including world coins and ancient coins.” People are encouraged to bring in any and all
coins for assessment.
Ursa Major also assesses and purchases Canadian and Dominion of Canada Paper Money. They have extensive experience working with estates, executors, widows and widowers in a respectful and caring manner No appointment necessary
‘Team Kamloops’ cited by victors
MICHAEL POTESTIO STAFF REPORTER michael@ kamloopsthisweek.comWorking as a team will be the key to success — that was the most common thought offered by the incoming group of eight Kamloops city councillors who spoke to KTW.
On Oct. 15, Kamloops voters reelected incumbent councillors Dale Bass, Mike O’Reilly and Bill Sarai, along with newcomers Kelly Hall, Stephen Karpuk, Margo Middleton, Katie Neustaeter and Nancy Bepple, with Bepple previously serving as a councillor.
Neustaeter, in her first foray into poli tics, topped the polls with 11,583 votes — a placement she said came as a surprise and a feeling of responsibility.
“I’m grateful that Kamloops believes in me to be able to do the job,” Neustaeter said, noting one of the main priorities she wants to address is the workplace culture at city hall.
“I’d like to see it become an improved workplace where city staff love to come to work and feel empow ered in their roles and supported to do good work,” Neustaeter said, adding this need for change is some thing she heard from
former city employees on the campaign trail.
Sarai placed second with 10,737 votes.
“This council’s got a good make-up. I’m look ing forward to the next four years,” Sarai said, noting this council is not much differ ent from the one elected in 2018 in terms of newcom ers, when four rookies, including himself, were elected.
Sarai wants to find ways to fund the city’s recre ational master plan and find ways to attract businesses and build facilities, such as an arts centre, that attract events and helps Kamloops maintain its brand as the Tournament Capital.
O’Reilly, who placed third with 10,626 votes, said voters have elected a strong council team.
“Despite a lot of the differences between the candidates, there are a lot of similarities, so that gives me a lot of hope that we’re going to have a very produc tive council going forward,” O’Reilly said.
His priorities include developing a plan for how to fund the municipalities recreational master plan, addressing street issues and improving housing afford ability.
O’Reilly said council will need to discuss its strategic plan for the next four years, which includes priorities and a collective vision for
Kamloops.
Hall, who finished fourth, with 9,544 votes, said he is excited to be a member of council, noting a lot of work went into his campaign in the past two months. He said he feels council is a good, diverse group and anticipates plen ty of collaboration.
Hall said he wants to gain an understanding of the city’s planning depart ment and help grow the business sector in town.
“That’s one of the attrac tants of a growing popula tion in Kamloops,” he said.
Middleton, who finished fifth with 8,560 votes, hopes the candidates who didn’t get elected remain engaged in civic politics and are active in the city .
She believes the coun cil group will work well together.
“We’re all adults. I think we all have a common goal, which is to work hard for the City of Kamloops — all its residents — and move initiatives forward that have perhaps been sitting on the back burner for a while,” Middleton said. “We’ve got a nice mix of people with some different views and I think that’s always good. I think we’re going to be able to have good debate — don’t want anything to just be rubber stamped because you have a whole council just seeing one point of view.”
Once she gets up to speed with how the city operates, Middleton said she would like to tackle housing affordability in Kamloops, followed by homelessness issues and a review of city facilities.
Looking back on elec tion night, Bass, who placed sixth with 8,245 votes, said she was stunned — given the amount of grief the pre vious council faced from the public during the campaign — that 70 per cent of eligible voters didn’t cast ballots.
Voter turnout was just 29.01 per cent in Kamloops — one of the city’s lowestever totals.
As a former rookie her self, Bass said she knows there is a steep learning curve ahead for the new councillors and mayor-elect Reid Hamer-Jackson, all but one of whom are entering politics for the first time.
“I think some of the successful candidates did not realize they are going to have to learn about how the city runs,” Bass said, noting they will be getting tours of various facilities, such as the water-treatment plant and Mission Flats landfill, to see how those operations work.
On the campaign trial, Bass noted how slow gov ernment can operate in addressing issues and wants to continue pressing Interior Health to add a nurse to the Car 40 program and the province for more drug
JESSICA WALLACE/KTWtreatment beds in town. She also wants the city to implement its single-use plastic bags bylaw, which was approved by the current council.
Third time running was the charm for Stephen Karpuk, who finished sev enth with 8,122 votes — a result he contributes to tak ing a greater effort on the campaign this time around.
“I did a lot of door-todoor, which I never had the opportunity to do before,” Karpuk said, adding he thinks he has name recog nition from his previous campaigns.
Karpuk cited snowclearing as an issue he would like to tackle, noting he would like to see more ploughs on trucks.
He said he would also like to see the city take more initiative in projects it would like to see the province fund, in order to find more success by being able to present property and con ceptual plans and asking Victoria to write the cheque.
“Versus saying, ‘Can you figure this out for and then pay for it?’ We can’t just say ‘Hey, where’s my cancer centre,’” Karpuk said, referring to the Premier John Horgan’s 2020 election campaign promise to build a complete cancer centre in Kamloops.
Nancy Bepple returns to council, having finished eighth with 7,745 votes. She said there was many strong candidates in this election and felt the public made good decisions in who they voted for.
Bepple hopes to address street issues, municipal sup port for housing and imple menting and funding the city’s climate action plan.
“That’s a priority for me,” Bepple said of the climate action plan.
Waste Reduc tion Week
O c tober 17-23
Waste Reduc tion Week is a national event that encourages residents to think about the social, economic, and environmental impac ts of consumption and waste. Want to k now how you can par ticipate?
Reduce Textile Waste
On average we buy 3 times more clothes than we did in 1980. Reduce textile waste by :
• Buying less
• Buying higher quality garments
• Buying second hand clothing
• Learning how to extend the life of your clothes by removing stains and mak ing basic repairs
Kamloops.ca/Textiles
Swap, Share and Repair!
Sharing and repairing are some of the best ways to reduce household waste
• Sell or give away items you no longer use online or at the curb
• Learn how to make basic repairs–iFixit.com is a great resource
• Borrow something you need from a friend or neighbor instead of buying a tool or appliance that you only use occasionally
Circular Economy
A Circular Economy means moving towards systems that keep products at their highest value through reuse, repair and rec ycle
• Learn more at WRWCanada.com
• Learn about circular businesses
• Suppor t circular businesses
Repair Café
Do you have a broken toaster or small household appliance? Why throw it out when you can fix it! Bring your broken item to the Repair Café happening this Saturday at Sahali Mall from 10:00 am–3:00 pm.
Volunteers will help repair carr y-in appliances, electronics, wood, textiles, small engines, clothing, and bic ycles for free!
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Ditch the Disposables
Since 1950 the world has produced 9.2 billion tonnes of plastic, only 10% of which has been rec ycled. Reduce this number by :
• Bringing your own bags shopping
• Refusing single -use plastics like straws and utensils
• Using reusable alternatives like beeswax wraps and containers for food storage
Take the Bring Your O wn pledge at Kamloops.ca/BYO.
Reducing E-Waste
Rapid advances in technology make e waste one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world Tr y to reduce your e waste by :
• Repairing broken electronics before rec ycling
• Learning how electronics are rec ycled
• Tak ing electronics and electrical appliances to rec ycling depots at their end of life
Food—Just Eat It
The average Canadian household spends $1,766 on food that is wasted ever y year and costs the Canadian economy $49 billion a year. Help reduce this by :
• Mak ing a meal plan
• Mak ing a grocer y list and stick to it
• Mak ing a habit of eating leftovers
Kamloops.ca/LoveFoodHateWaste
About 400 mail-in ballots did not get counted
JESSICA WALLACE STAFF REPORTER jessica@kamloopsthisweek.comAn estimated 400 mail-in-ballots will not count in this year’s civic elec tion, due to complications during the first year the city opened up mail-in voting citywide.
On Tuesday, the city’s chief elec tion officer, Amanda Passmore, pre sented voter turnout numbers to the outgoing council.
Coun. Kathy Sinclair said she heard complaints that mail-in ballot directions were difficult and ques
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tioned how the process worked, with mail being sorted in Vancouver and time lags.
Passmore called it a “very real challenge” and said the timing was tricky. She said 40,000 ballots did not arrive with the city until 2 p.m. on Sept. 29 , noting and city staff spent the weekend compiling them.
Passmore said management chipped in and staff worked through Thanksgiving weekend to get bal lots out, with 100 staff hours used to package ballots.
Passmore told KTW the bal lots were a four-envelope system
JESSICA WALLACE STAFF REPORTER jessica@kamloopsthisweek.comPreliminary enrolment figures in School District 73 show about 350 more students than last year — with most of those not anticipated by the district.
The figure from SD73 is from a snapshot of the stu dent population on Sept. 29 taken each year. This year, it shows 353 more full-time equivalent students than in September 2021 and 311 more than what the district had projected.
That accounts for three additional Kindergarten stu dents, 99 more in grades 1 to 7 and 251 more in grades 8
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with multiple election races and candidates. She said every mail-in ballot request the city received until midnight on Oct. 2 was mailed out to voters first thing on Oct. 3.
She said she believes everyone who requested a ballot via Canada Post received their ballot. It had to be returned to city hall no later than 8 p.m. on Oct. 15.
Passmore said it was difficult to get the mail-in ballots back in time because mail is sorted in Vancouver, not Kamloops, a process that can take three or four days.
“It’s just such a tight window of
time, unfortunately,” she told KTW
Passmore told council 1,000 mailin ballots were requested, 600 were returned and 50 came in each day on Monday and Tuesday of this week, after the election. They will not count and will be destroyed.
“That is regrettable,” she told council. “I don’t want to miss out on any single vote because they all absolutely matter, as we know. Especially in an election with a turn out as low as it was.”
KTW asked Passmore if the votes would have influenced the election results.
to 12 across the district, compared to 2021.
Part of the increase can be explained by students returning to in-person learning in schools. In that instance, the district overestimated how many would be returning to its online learning program, @KOOL.
Assistant superintendent for secondary schools Bill Hamblett said about 100 fewer students are enrolled in that program this year.
“Our hypothesis is that students in [@KOOL] went back to brick-and-mortar [schools], which is what we thought would happen, but we’re not sure. Overall, the enrolment continues to grow in the district,” he said.
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“I don’t think any of the margins were even close to 400,” she said.
“So I know the mayoral race was about 1,000 and then, the difference between the lowest votes for council were, I think, still about 1,000. I don’t think it would have been drastic enough to sway results in any way.”
She said the city is guided by provincial legislation and can’t do anything earlier, due to the official candidate list being finalized on Sept. 20.
“There needs to be an expansion in timelines in legislation for us to better equip for that,” she said.
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As someone who teaches the legal side of real estate transactions at TRU, and having spoken with realtors, Trustee John O’Fee said there is a noticeable trend of out-of-town buyers coming to Kamloops.
“They’ve noticed a marked increase in the past few years of people moving into Kamloops — and that it’s a much higher percentage of people moving into the community, as opposed to moving around in the com munity,” O’Fee said.
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LEFT: The boundaries of the proposed Kamloops Centre riding. ABOVE: The boundaries of the proposed KamloopsNorth Shuswap riding.
Commenting on proposed carving of Kamloops
MICHAEL POTESTIO STAFF REPORTER michael@kamloopsthisweek.comA lack of things in common and travel time for MLAs were among reasons given by Kamloops and area residents on Tuesday for their opposition to proposed changes to the configuration of Kamloops-area provincial ridings.
A commission looking at electoral bound aries in B.C. has made recommendations on how new boundaries should be drawn, including major changes for Kamloops’ two districts.
Current boundaries in Kamloops fall upon the Thompson River, dividing the area north and south into Kamloops-North Thompson and Kamloops-South Thompson. But if the recommended boundaries are adopted, Kamloops would be divided east and west into two renamed districts: Kamloops Centre and Kamloops-North Shuswap.
Commissioners Justice Nitya Iyer (com mission chair), Anton Boegman (B.C.’s chief electoral officer) and Linda Tynan met with about 20 people at the Delta Kamloops Hotel downtown, taking feedback from residents and hearing alternative options on how to keep certain communities in or out of a Kamloops riding.
Nine people made presentations, almost all of whom took issue with having their provincial representation out of sync with Kamloops as their geographic, economic, health and educational service centre or being lumped in with it despite being more connected to other communities.
Iyer told KTW she was pleased with the turnout and concrete feedback they received Tuesday as commission members don’t understand the electoral districts at the gran ular level residents do.
“This is exactly the kind of information that’s most useful to us,” she said.
Iyer said population numbers aren’t the only consideration when drawing electoral boundaries, noting the relationship com munities have with an MLA, but it doesn’t
necessarily impact one’s school district or health authority.
“Some of the presentations did include more than what we can actually consider directly, but, of course, that concept of effec tive representation allows us to think about those things,” Iyer said, noting they want to draw sensible boundaries.
Asked if it is likely there will be changes made to the Kamloops area’s proposed rid ings, Iyer said she can’t predict that, but confirmed everything that was heard will be taken seriously. She said it they cannot cannot make a change, they will provide an explanation as to why, which will be included in the commission’s final report.
Most of the nine people who presented to the commission were mostly regional district representatives and took various issues with the proposals. The commission heard from Barrierre Mayor Ward Stamer, Clearwater Mayor Merlin Blackwell, Cariboo Regional District Area H director Margo Wagner, Thompson-Nicola Regional District director-elect Michael Grenier (whose area includes Tobiano, Cherry Creek and Savona) and director-elect Doug Haughton (whose area includes Pritchard, Monte Lake and Knutsford).
The commission also heard from former Clearwater chief administrative officer Leslie Groulx, Simpcw First Nation Coun. Alison Green and Barnhartvale resident Diane Cooper. NDP member Michael Crawford also spoke and heaped praise on the commission for creating the Kamloops-Centre riding.
The proposed changes would see Westsyde, Batchelor Heights and neigh bourhoods east of Valleyview cut off from Kamloops and included in the KamloopsNorth-Shuswap riding.
There are still two virtual public feedback meetings for the B.C. residents — one this Friday and another on Nov. 8.
A final report is expected to be released in April 2023 and the province’s legislative assembly will make the final decision on whether to accept all, some or none of the commission’s recommendations.
City of Kamloops
Household Hazardous Waste Roundup
Saturday, Oc tober 22, 2022 | 10 am to 3 pm
Location: Along Mission Flats Road just before the landfill
Now is the chance to dispose of old cleaners, chemicals, and unk nown produc ts from the garage or under your sink I tems are accepted FREE and will be safely disposed of or rec ycled
ACC E P T E D (Residential quantities only)
• aerosol cans
• antifreeze
• brake fluid
• cleaning produc ts
• driveway sealer
• fer tilizers
• paint (full or par tially full cans)
N OT ACC E P T E D
• asbestos
• biohazardous waste
• radioac tive materials
• ammunition or explosives
• paint thinner
• pool and hot tub chemicals
• gasoline, motor oil, propane, and butane
• herbicides, pesticides, and insec ticides
• thermometers and thermostats
• waste containing PCBs
• commercial, institutional, or industrial waste
F R E E E V E RY DAY
Bring the following items to Mission Flats Landfill for F R E E E V E RY DAY!
• light bulbs and fix tures
• elec tronics
• small appliances
• batteries
• household paint and aerosols*
• flammable liquids*
• domestic pesticides*
• gasoline*
(*In original containers only)
Impor tant information for this year ’s event:
• Prepare an easily accessible load (i.e box in the trunk of a car or truck box).
• Remain in your vehicle —staff will unload your items, but please note staff will not be accessing back seats of vehicles to collec t items.
• Commercial volumes of materials will not be accepted
For more info call 250-828-3461 or visit: Kamloops.ca/HazardousWaste
Habitat Canada points to Habitat Kamloops’
Kamloops has not done so.
Privately selling homes and a lack of financial transparency were among the reasons Habitat for Humanity Canada cited for stripping the Kamloops non-profit branch of its affil iation with the national organization.
Habitat Canada is providing more details over its decision to disaffili ate Habitat for Humanity Kamloops, which was effective as of Oct. 13.
The decision means Habitat Kamloops can no longer use that brand and must remove the name and logo from all of its social media accounts, advertising and other assets. As of Tuesday, they remained on Habitat Kamloops’ website and Facebook pages.
Via email in response to KTW’s questions, Habitat Canada com munications director Sarah Austin explained Habitat Kamloops was not providing transparent reporting of its finances to the national body.
“We became aware that the former affiliate was having a number of dis putes with local vendors and contrac tors, some of whom provided their goods and services on a discounted basis or as volunteers,” Austin said. “These people are so important for our work and being at odds with them is unacceptable. We also received infor mation on their [Habitat Kamloops’] most recent project in Blind Bay, B.C. that was of concern.”
“This was inconsistent with our funding agreement and our vision and one of the reasons we felt it necessary to terminate the relationship,” Austin said, noting the former affiliate was no longer committed to serving families living with low incomes.
Four new homes in Blind Bay in the Shuswap were being sold by Habitat for Humanity Kamloops as of early October. The homes were being sold on the private market, not to families in need as is the normal practice of Habitat. Because of the private sales, among other reasons, Habitat for Humanity Canada has severed its ties to Habitat Kamloops.
Initially, Habitat Canada issued a release stating that its board of directors voted to disaffiliate Habitat Kamloops because Habitat Kamloops failed to adhere to the national organization’s high standards of operation and governance, but did not specify the manner in which Habitat
KTW has learned Habitat Kamloops is privately selling four new homes in Blind Bay in the Shuswap as opposed to homes being sold to fami lies in need.
Austin said the Blind Bay homes were built with funding from Habitat Canada based on a commitment to make them available as long-term affordable housing, but are instead being sold on the open market.
Homes built by Habitat are sold to families who are chosen from appli cations to buy the residence. Those families help with construction. The sales are at current market value, with special conditions, including no down payment, an interest-free mortgage that is carried by Habitat and a buyback provision if the homeowner decides to sell. Homeowners are also responsible for paying property taxes and strata fees and covering mainte nance costs.
Austin said while sometimes Habitat homes or other assets may need to be sold for a variety of reasons, it is not the intention, nor is it in the spirit of the organization’s mandate, to build homes with donated dollars and labour, only to immediately sell the homes at market rates.
“We do not condone these actions,” she said.
private home sales as a reason for
In August, KTW reported Habitat Kamloops was the subject of a trio of lawsuits launched between April and July of this year. Asked if this too was a factor in disaffiliating Habitat Kamloops, Austin said there were many deter mining factors involved in the decision to ultimately disaffiliate the organization, noting Habitat Canada only learned about the lawsuits recently due to reporting in KTW
“And it was one of the issues we were pur suing quite seriously with the former affiliate,” Austin said.
According to online court documents in August, the society was being sued for $19,000 by A&R Site Services for an outstanding bill. It was also being sued for $12,000 by a former employee and for $375,000 in connection with unpaid monies in an asset purchase agree ment.
Habitat Canada said it has been work ing with the now former affiliate, Habitat Kamloops, over the past year to help the organization meet the national body’s manda tory standards through a defined process, but Habitat Kamloops was unable to meet these standards.
Asked what specifically that process has involved, Austin said Habitat Canada has a standards program and, when an affiliate does not comply with the agreed standards, it is subject to defined consequences and provided with a series of formal communications.
That correspondence notifies the affiliate what standards it has not met, provides dead lines for honouring the commitments required and advises of consequences of continued non-compliance, which range from sanctions through to the last resort of disaffiliation.
“At every step, Habitat Canada offers staff resources, support and conversations to help the affiliate understand the requirements and support them in remedying the standards that are not being met,” Austin said.
“In the case of the former affiliate, this
included senior representatives of Habitat Canada travelling to meet with the former affiliate and reiterate Habitat Canada’s offer of assistance to help them comply.”
She said Habitat Canada is not in any sort of legal dispute with Habitat Kamloops.
In August, Habitat Kamloops executive director Bill Miller told KTW the organization was not in financial trouble, despite the fact it is the subject of numerous civil lawsuits and has closed its ReStore on the North Shore, moving it to Salmon Arm. The ReStore is a home and building supply store that provides a source of revenue for the charity.
“I’m not going to debate what our legal issues are in the news,” Miller said in August, adding there are bound to be some disputes with contractors and suppliers for an organiza tion that undertakes millions of dollars worth of construction.
“And that’s exactly what’s going on,” he said. “And we will prevail. I have no concerns about that at all.”
KTW called Miller on Oct. 13, asking for more information regarding the disaffiliation and to elaborate as to why, according to the Canada Revenue Service, Habitat for Humanity Kamloops has not filed its charity returns or financial statements since 2020.
Miller returned a call after hours on Oct. 17, leaving a message. KTW will have a follow-up story once it can again connect with Miller.
Habitat Kamloops has told other local media outlets via news releases that it has been in a dispute with Habitat’s national office, which includes legal action, and that Habitat Kamloops has retained a lawyer to assist in the separation.
In the release, Habitat Kamloops also claimed the disaffiliation is a mutual process dating back to December 2021 and that Habitat Canada accelerated the disaffiliation before a separation agreement was reached.
Austin, however, told KTW that Habitat
Canada made the disaffiliation decision inde pendently.
“We were not made aware of any internal discussions or decisions made by the former affiliate to mutually part ways,” Austin said.
“Since they are an independent organization operating under their own management, we are not involved in their internal discussions or decisions.”
Habitat Kamloops operates in Kamloops, Princeton, Lytton, Lillooet, Merritt, Prince George, McBride, Lumby, Enderby, Armstrong, Salmon Arm, Cache Creek, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, Quesnel and Revelstoke. Miller has told local media outlets Habitat Kamloops will continue to develop attainable housing in the regions it serves, albeit under a new name.
Crash closes portion of Columbia Street in downtown Kamloops
Columbia Street between 12th and 13th streets is closed as of 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday due to an accident involving a commercial truck that was hauling vehicles.
According to the Kamloops RCMP, the driver of the westbound truck left Columbia Street at about 4:20 a.m. and
ended up across the front yards of a couple of homes on the north side of the road.
Cpl. Crystal Evelyn said the truck crashed into a house and a number of vehicles parked on Columbia were struck and badly damaged.
“A suspect driver allegedly fled from the transport truck, but was located soon after and taken into custody as part of the criminal investigation,” Evelyn said.
“Miraculously, no one was injured despite the damage that occurred in the area.”
That section of Columbia Street should reopen later Tuesday morning.
Police are asking anyone in the area with security or dash-cam footage that may have captured this morning’s events, or anyone who witnessed the incident and has not yet spoken with officers, to call Kamloops RCMP at 250828-3000 and reference file 2022-37339.
Man killed after being hit by vehicle in downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS THISWEEKKamloops Mounties are investigating a collision downtown on the weekend that claimed the life of a man.
On Saturday, Oct. 15, at about 7:20 p.m., police were called to the 200-block of Victoria Street West, where a westbound truck had collided with a pedestrian attempting to cross the street.
The victim, a man in his 40s, was taken to Royal Inland Hospital in critical condition. He later succumbed to his injuries.
RCMP Cpl. Crystal Evelyn said police have examined and surveyed the collision scene, spoke with witnesses and obtained related video footage,
noting the driver remained at the scene and is co-operating with the investigation.
In its release, the RCMP did not specify if the man was using a crosswalk when crossing the street.
Kamloops This Week has asked for clarification and is awaiting a response.
Anybody who witnessed the collision or has information they have not yet shared with police is asked to call Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2022-37051.
The weekend incident was the second pedestrian fatality in the Victoria Street West area this month.
On Oct. 2, a man in his 30s died when he was struck by a train travelling on tracks adjacent to the road.
THE PEDESTRIAN, IN HIS 40S, WAS HIT BY A TRUCK AS HE TRIED TO CROSS VICTORIA STREET WEST
Exploring a First Nations voice on TNRD board
JESSICA WALLACE STAFF REPORTER jessica@kamloopsthisweek.comWill Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc or other area First Nations one day have representation on the Thompson-Nicola Regional District board?
Past discussion at the regional district has suggested provincial legislative changes in the works to include First Nations at the table.
Outgoing TNRD Area P (Rivers
and the Peaks) director Mel Rothenburger said at the Oct. 6 board meeting that discussions to enhance the regional district’s rela tionship with the band are ongoing.
Rothenburgers’s comments came during a visit to the board by a delegation led by Tk’emlúps Kúkpi7 (Chief) Rosanne Casimir.
Rothenburger noted the band’s relationship with the City of Kamloops, while Casimir has promoted her relationships with outgoing Kamloops Mayor Ken
Christian, city councillors Dieter Dudy, Arjun Singh and others. The City of Kamloops and Tk’emlúps have also received national recogni tion for collaboration.
Rothenburger queried Casimir on the potential for a structural relationship at the regional district level and representation on the board.
“I think it would be something that would be very welcoming,” Casimir said. “And that is some thing that could be very, in the near
future, progressed towards.”
Sun Peaks Mayor Al Raine, who has been acclaimed for another term, said he hopes to one day see tribal council representatives on the regional district board.
“I don’t know how we get there, but we should get there,” he said.
“I believe that we will get there,” Casimir replied.
The TNRD recently added a land acknowledgment to its board meetings and a new orange cross walk, in collaboration with the
City of Kamloops and Tk’emlúps, was added outside the TNRD Building downtown at Victoria Street and Fifth Avenue, to honour the anniversary of Le Estcwéy (The Missing).
The TNRD board also presented a poster to Casimir, noting local author Michelle Good’s awardwinning book Five Little Indians (detailing the story of residential school survivors) was the library’s highest-circulating item in the 2021-2022 fiscal year.
TNRD’s chief financial officer departs, with no reason given
JESSICA WALLACE STAFF REPORTER jessica@kamloopsthisweek.comThe Thompson-Nicola Regional District has announced the departure of its chief financial officer, Doug Rae.
Rae was head of the regional district’s finance department and had been with the organization for a decade.
“The Thompson-Nicola Regional District
has announced that Chief Financial Officer Doug Rae is no longer with the organization,” a TNRD statement reads, adding that privacy legislation prohibits release of further details and that no other comments will be made.
Carla Fox, who joined the regional district in June, has been named interim CFO.
The regional district will search for a per manent CFO.
The TNRD recently underwent an
independent forensic audit, which found a “culture of inappropriate spending” under former CAO Sukh Gill. Gill departed the regional district suddenly in February 2020 and was given a severance package valued at about $520,000, in addition to a legal agree ment to call his departure a “retirement.”
The audit was ordered as a result of a KTW investigation into spending under Gill from 2015 to January 2020.
Tyrell Hamer-Jackson chuckled at the irony, reflecting Monday (Oct. 17) on a comment that bordered on hubristic and that did not age well.
The faceoff specialist and TikTok sensation spoke to KTW last December on the eve of the 2021-2022 National Lacrosse League season and got on a roll, fin ishing the spirited interview with a declaration: “I’m 26 and bulletproof.”
Hamer-Jackson’s armour was pierced in March.
“I tore my meniscus. A guy landed on my (right) knee and snapped it,” said Hamer-Jackson, the 5-foot-6, 200-pound Kamloops prod uct who recorded two goals and three points and clicked at 58.7 per cent on faceoffs in 10 games last season.
“It sucks. It’s just how you handle it, right?”
Hamer-Jackson, who has more than 273,000 follow ers and 6.7-million likes on TikTok, is a tugboat deck hand whose log-running stunts attract big crowds on social media.
Neither dazzling on the Fraser River nor drawing at Rogers Arena has been pos
sible since Tugboat Tyrell’s season was scuttled seven months ago — but he’s full steam ahead for 2022-2023.
“They had me in the operating room the next day [after the injury] and fixed it up,” said HamerJackson, who was working out at Acceleration Kozoris Strength and Conditioning in Kamloops when he picked up the phone on Monday.
“I said, ‘Let’s get this thing going again for next year.’ I’ve put in the work. I’m cleared to play, cleared to work. We’ve got camp in two weeks. We’re going to have a really good year in Vancouver.”
The Warriors posted a 6-12 mark last season to miss the playoffs and made a change behind the bench in June, moving on from head coach Chris Gill and replacing him with Troy Cordingley.
“I think we’ve got some where around 60 guys com ing to camp, but I’m ready to go and we’ve got some new coaches this year, a good core of local guys from Vancouver on our team,” Hamer-Jackson said.
“I learned how to proper ly take care of my knee. We have the best support staff in Vancouver at East Van
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Physio. They got my mental game back in it and I also got a chance to sit back and learn more about the game. I believe you’re never done learning.”
Hamer-Jackson’s father, Reid, did not begin his cam paign as a favourite, but the businessman — who, like son, can also be brashly out spoken — was on Saturday elected to be mayor of Kamloops.
“It’s awesome,” Tyrell
said. “He’s the biggest role model in my life. He’s my best friend. I’ve never seen the guy back down from anything. He’s relentless.”
How does it feel to see his father criticized online?
“It’s all good, man. I’ve got 275,000 followers on TikTok. You don’t think I’ve seen that stuff before?” Hamer-Jackson said. “You’ve just got to take it with a grain of salt. I’ve heard it all, man. My whole life, I’ve heard it
all, so there’s nothing that can really kind of set you back and if it does, you’ve got to figure something out, right?
“He’s really kind of shown me that you can’t really let anyone tell you that you can’t do something — because it can be done.”
That attitude seems to have served Hamer-Jackson well in his lacrosse career, an underdog story that can add a knee surgery comeback
chapter if he cracks the ros ter in time for the Warriors’ season opener against the hometown Toronto Rock on Dec. 3.
“You learn some things, right,” Hamer-Jackson, now 27, said with a laugh when asked about the bulletproof quote backfiring. “But I still roll around thinking that way. I don’t know. That’s just how I am. I’m 5-foot6. You can’t act like you’re 5-foot-6, you know?”
Thank you Kamloops
It is with sadness that my wife, Santie, and I are announcing my retirement by 25 November 2022. After having ser ved patients for more than 20 years in Canada (12 years in Kamloops), we have decided to return back to South Africa.
We will have fond memories of Kamloops and surrounding areas, as well as the wonder ful people of Kamloops. Most of all we would like to thank each and ever y patient who have opened their hear ts to us. We also would like to take this oppor tunity to thank all of you who suppor ted us with kind words, beautiful cards and gifts. We appreciated ever y kind gesture. It was a wonder ful privilege to be par t of the good and difficult times. We will miss you and will carr y you in our hear ts and memories when we leave Canada. We also would like to thank Judy Brunn (MOA) for all the years of dedicated ser vice. We surely would not be able to ser ve our patients without her being there ever y day with her knowledge and care.
Please also welcome Dr. Adeosun that will take over my practice by 28 November 2022. We wish her the best for the future.
For any inquiries, please contact the office at 250 851 9413
Dr. Francois Malan
Dalke reflects on Classics’ summer, club of year award
MARTY HASTINGS STAFF REPORTER sports@kamloopsthisweek.comBrad Dalke, head coach of the Kamloops Classic Swimming club, took a few moments to reflect on this past summer before diving into what lies ahead for his ath letes this season.
One highlight came in July in Vancouver at the Swim B.C. Summer Provincial Championships, where the Classics were presented with the 2021 Swim BC Club of the Year Award.
“I was really shocked by that,” Dalke said. “I wasn’t
expecting that at all. We did have a pretty good swim season, in terms of going through COVID and renovations [at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre] and all that, still able to continue the build the club and have it progressing for ward.”
Sienna Angove and Diego Paz are among the Classics who posted notable results this past summer.
Angove, compet ing in the 15-to17-year-old girls’ division, won a pair of silver medals (400-metre freestyle and 400m indi vidual medley) and one bronze medal (1,500m freestyle) at the Canadian Junior Swimming Championships, which wrapped up on Aug. 1 in Montreal.
She set three club records at junior nationals, establishing highwater marks in the 200m, 400m and 1,500m freestyle events.
Angove bagged four medals at the Canada Summer Games in August in
St. Catharines, Ont., winning three sil ver medals in relay events and claiming bronze in the 400m individual medley.
Paz, who com peted in seven events and set a club record in the 400m indi vidual medley at junior nationals in Montreal, helped Canada earn a top 10 finish at the World Junior Open Water Swimming Championships in September in Seychelles, the archipelagic coun try consisting of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean at the eastern edge of the
Somali Sea.
The Classics’ representative Paz raced the second leg of the mixed 4x1,500m event and pushed the Canadian relay team into third place. It finished ninth. Paz placed 18th in the men’s 10km event.
Paz, Angove, Sela Wist and Julie Moore of the Classics were invited to compete for Canada in the FINA Swimming World Cup, a series of three events, with stops in Berlin, Toronto and Indianapolis.
Dalke said
Angove is planning to compete at the Toronto stop, which is slated to run from Oct. 28 to Oct. 30, while the other three swimmers are occupied with postsecondary duties and will not swim at the World Cup events.
Closer to home, the Classics are more than a month into the 2022-2023 season and in the process of build ing stamina and structure, with ath letes settled into a traditional schedule for the first time since the pandemic arrived in 2020, Dalke said.
Authorized by Gord Schmidt,Stankoven talks 50 goals, catching Bedard, Memorial Cup
MARTY HASTINGS STAFF REPORTER sports@kamloopsthisweek.comLogan Stankoven was short a few important items when he touched down in B.C. last week after a stint in the pro ranks with the Dallas Stars.
Safely stowed was determina tion for the 2022-2023 Western Hockey League campaign, while hockey gear, sticks and luggage did not make the trip.
“We want to win it all and then, yeah, hopefully, that kind of leads right into the Memorial Cup,” said the 19-year-old Kamloops Blazers’ forward Stankoven, the reigning Canadian Hockey League player of the year.
“Being a Memorial Cup host, you want to win your way there,” Stankoven said. “You don’t want to be a team that loses in the first couple rounds and then sits around for a month waiting for the tournament to start.”
The Blazers are nearly whole again and managed well while playing without a host
ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTWof trickling-in regulars, includ ing six who participated in NHL training camps — Stankoven (Dallas Stars), Matthew Seminoff (Dallas), Fraser Minten (Toronto Maple Leafs), Caedan Bankier (Minnesota Wild), Kyle Masters
(Wild) and Daylan Kuefler (New York Islanders).
Each of the above has returned to the lineup except for Minten, who is recovering from a wrist injury and is expected to play on Friday, when the Winnipeg Ice come to town. Game time is 7 p.m. at Sandman Centre.
Stankoven’s gear finally arrived in Kamloops and was promptly shovelled onto a southbound bus.
The Blazers’ captain tallied two goals and three points in a 7-1 vic tory over the Tri-City Americans on Friday in Kennewick, Wash., and added a goal and an assist in a 5-4 shootout loss to the Winterhawks on Saturday in Portland.
Stankoven was expected to make his 2022-2023 home debut last night (Oct. 18) after KTW’s press deadline against Brandon, a box office boon for a Tuesday night fixture against an East Division opponent.
Kamloops was 4-1-0-1 and fourth in Western Conference standings at press time.
Fans know time with their
hometown hero is finite — and they want to see what Stankoven has in store for what seems likely to be his swan-song season in the WHL.
For starters, can the 5-foot-7, 170-pound dynamo best his lofty totals from 2021-2022, when he recorded 45 goals and 104 points in 59 games?
“I don’t know,” said Stankoven, nabbed by Kamloops fifth overall in the 2018 WHL Prospects Draft.
“It’s going to be a hard year to follow up. I don’t think I’ll have as many games this season. I don’t really think too much about that. I want to fill the net and do what I can offensively and, at the same time, make sure our team has suc cess.”
Stankoven has already missed four games and is likely to miss at least nine more contests if Canada reaches the gold medal game at the World Junior Hockey Championship, which wraps up on Jan. 5 in Nova Scotia.
Regina Pats’ sensation Connor Bedard has taken advantage of a head start in the WHL scoring
race, with 20 points, including nine goals, in 11 games this sea son.
“It’s going to be hard,” Stankoven said of catching Bedard, who last season tallied 51 goals and 100 points in 62 games. “He’s a special player and a year older, too. That’s going to help his case. He puts up so many points and he’s a great player for them. It’s going to be hard to keep up with a guy like that. It’s one of those things where you try and compete against him and see where things go.”
Stankoven racked up 32 goals and 72 points in 37 games (about 1.95 points per game) after the Christmas break last season and added 17 goals and 31 points in 17 post-season contests.
A year older and toting five games of NHL pre-season experi ence with the Stars, it’s reasonable to think Stankoven is primed for another otherworldly season — and cracking the 50-goal mark is not out of the question.
See PRIVATE,Pack end drought
Caylah Lemon picked a peach of a time to regis ter her second goal of the Canada West campaign, scoring the match-winning marker in a victory that secured a significant victory for her club.
With a 1-0 win over the UNBC Timberwolves on Friday in Prince George, the TRU WolfPack women’s soccer team clinched a berth in the Canada West post-season for the second time since joining U Sports in 2014.
“I have nothing to say. Speechless, basically,” Lemon said in a video clip that was posted after the match on the WolfPack’s twitter account. “I’m just so happy and proud of this team, with where we were last year and where we’ve come. I’m just super happy for the girls and the seniors. We did it for them tonight.”
Rookie Bella Geremia had an assist on Lemon’s goal, swinging in a corner kick that sat up nicely for the WolfPack defender five minutes into the contest.
Goalkeeper Marissa Young posted her programrecord fourth shutout of the campaign for TRU, which finished its regular season slate on Saturday with a 2-1 loss to the hometown
Calgary Dinos.
Hawan Abdissa tallied the first goal of her Canada West career in a losing effort.
TRU (6-6-2), which reached the six-win mark for the first time since join ing U Sports, will toil in its first post-season game since 2015 on Saturday, when the Victoria Vikes (5-5-4) come to town.
Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. under the lights at Hillside Stadium.
The WolfPack and Vikes are the fourth and fifth seeds, respectively, in the Pacific Division. The winner will advance to a quarterfinal showdown on Oct. 29
in Calgary against the No. 1 seed in the Prairie Division, the Mount Royal Cougars (10-3-1).
“The sky is the limit for this group as we move forward into the playoffs and I don’t think anyone in Canada West is going to want to play against us because we are a tough, res olute group that have a bit of belief about us,” WolfPack men’s soccer head coach Mark Pennington told TRU Sports Information
When Pennington took the reins in 2019, TRU was 13-47-7 and had a goal dif ferential of minus-122 since joining U Sports in 2014.
The club managed only one victory in 2021 and was 3-16-7 under Pennington heading into the 2022 cam paign, which opened with a pair of losses at Hillside Stadium — 5-0 to Calgary (9-3-2) on Sept. 3 and 1-0 to UNBC (5-6-3) on Sept. 4.
The turnaround has been remarkable and included a 2-0 victory over hometown Mount Royal on Sept. 17, a result that can inspire confidence should the Pack get past the Vikes.
Victoria blanked visiting TRU 1-0 on Oct. 7 in the only regular-season meet ing between the teams this season.
Private jets, steak earned, not given
From A27“It’s going to be hard,” Stankoven said with a laugh. “After last season, a bit of a slow start goals-wise, I thought I picked it up in the second half. Hopefully, I don’t have any of those blips right away. Hopefully, I kind of fill the back of the net. Obviously, 50 goals would be a good goal to set. I’m not really focused on it too much. If it happens, that’s awe some.”
Stankoven had two goals after five games last season with the Blazers and recorded 13 goals and 32 points in 22 games (about 1.45 points per game) before the Christmas break.
The born-andbred Kamloopsian had one assist, nine shots on goal and a minus-3 rating in five NHL exhibi tion games, during which he logged an average of 15 min utes and 21 seconds of ice time.
“As every game went on, I got
a little bit more comfortable,” said Stankoven, who took note of the step up in size and hockey IQ at the NHL level. “I feel like I’m 15 and 16 all over again in the WHL. It took me a few games to figure out how to score in this league and how to make plays.
As time goes on, hopefully I can get in more games and feel a bit more com fortable going into next year’s training camp.”
Stankoven appears to have
acquired a taste for The Show.
“I mean, you get treated like royalty,” Stankoven said. “You’re flying on private jets and get steak meals. You get treated so well. It’s something you’ve got to earn. You don’t just get it handed to you.
“I got a good first taste. Hopefully, next year, that’s the life I want to be liv ing.”
A Memorial Cup victory on home ice would be a delec table method of sendoff to the Stars.
IN THE DEN
Valleyview skaters hit podium on home ice
The Belairdirect B.C. and Yukon Section Autumn Leaves Super Series figure skating event wrapped up on Sunday in Kamloops and featured nearly 700 athletes and 50 officials.
Skaters from host Valleyview Skating Club posted notable results.
In Star 1 action, Nissi Choi, Brynn Collins, Yna Huerto, Stella Severin and Olivia Ma earned silver. Star 2 athletes Mikylah Shipton, Emily Tokarek, Presley Hillis and Dana Kim claimed silver.
Morgan Wells and Marti Jayne Hillis nabbed silver and Tenley McKim, Anne Colver and Hailey Traynor snared bronze in Star 3 action.
In under-13 Star 4 action, Sydnie Westran was second in Group 2; Brooklyn Leduc, Mira
Barber and Lacey Tucker were first, eighth and ninth, respectively, in Group 4; and Nina Wells and Aliya Traynor were seventh and 10th, respec tively, in Group 5. Claire Gagnon, Mary Wall and Desiree Rebinsky competed in the 13-and-over Star 4 division. Gagnon placed first in Group 1 and Wall and Rebinsky were first and sixth, respectively, in Group 2.
In the 13-and-over Star 5 category, Libby Tucker was eighth in Group 1 and Hayley Tancock and Kathryn Heid were second and fifth, respectively, in Group 2.
Keira Bells was fourth in Group 2 Star 6, Ashlyn Wassing was 10th in under-16 pre-novice Group 3 and Bells was fifth in Star 7 Group 3.
VIBE LEADING LEAGUE; SMITH, FISHER IN FORM
The Kamloops Vibe padded their lead atop South Coast Women’s Hockey League standings on the weekend, with a pair of victories over the expansion Burnaby Mountain Capitals at Memorial Arena.
Ashley Fisher backstopped the Vibe, who knocked off the Capitals 4-1 on Saturday and 3-0 on Sunday.
Recording points on the weekend for Kamloops were Rochelle Smith (1G, 2A), Kathleen Cahoon (1G, 2A), Jenna Ormondy (1G, 1A), Kacey Seymour (1G), Natalie Knight (1G), Jaedon Cooke (1G, 1A), Sarah Botter (1G), Ts’setkwa Dunstan (1A), Melissa Brunn (1A) and Gaylene Scott (1A).
Smith is tied for first in league scoring, with seven points, including two goals, in six games. Fisher is 5-1 on the season, with a 1.33 goals-against average, and boasts a league-leading two shutouts.
The Vibe (5-1-0) are slated to play three games this weekend on the Coast, with tilts scheduled against the North Shore Rebels (1-2-1), Richmond Devils (3-1-0) and Fraser Valley Jets (1-1-0).
Burnaby Mountain dropped to 1-2-0 on the campaign.
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The annual Know Your Neighbour Day Walk, which has been suspended since 2020 due to the pandemic, will return on Saturday, Oct. 22. It will take place at 11 a.m. at the Meeting of Waters Promenade in Riverside Park. Refreshments will be provided.
The event was started in 2012 by members of the local Sikh community, honouring the birthdate of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, founder of the Sikh religion, and his universal message of our common humanity.
The walk was initiated as a way of bringing people together to build bridges to mutual understanding and friendship.
People of all backgrounds, creeds, faiths and ethnicities are invited to take part.
In the spirit of the walk, organizers are also asking people to check on their neighbours and shut-ins in the spirit of caring, friendship and solidarity represented by Know Your Neighbour Day.
WE ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT OUR KAMLOOPS COMMUNITY
VW TURTLE RIVER RACE WINNERS NET PRIZES: VW Turtle River Race event co-ordinator Bryce Herman (left) joins Kamloops Volkswagon principalowner Terry Lowe (fourth from left) and Kamloops This Week general sales manager Chris Wilson (far right) to present some of the winners of the VW Turtle River Race with their prizes. Representing some of the winners are Laura Balough (second from left), Cynthia Johnasen, Shane Jarvie (third from right) and Mike Forbes. Winners missing from the photo are Laura Bouewmeester and Laura Findlyason.
TD MAKES ROOM TO SUPPORT BIG LITTLE SCIENCE CENTRE: Big Little Science Centre Society executive director Gord Stewart (left), introduces his robotic friends to the newest sponsors of one of the centre’s education rooms, where kids learn about robotics, optics, science clubs and summer camps.
Second from left: TD representative Keith Davis, Kyle Blais, Evan Choy, Tony Zhou and Nav Nijjer.
“Education is a pillar for TD, as far as giving donations and it’s certainly something that is important to the community,”
TD representative Keith Davis said. Davis said he has a family membership to the centre and appreciates the learning opportunities it provides.
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FOREST STEWARDSHIP PLAN #684 AMENDMENT 7 FOR THE HARVEST OF DOUGLAS -FIR BARK BEETLE DAMAGED, IMPAC TED OR THREATENED TIMBER IN VISUALLY SENSITIVE AREAS NEAR BARRIERE AND LIT TLEFORT
Tolko’s Southern Interior Woodlands has an approved Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) #684 that encompasses the K amloops, Merritt and Ok anagan Timber Supply Areas ( TSA), Tree Farm Licence #49 and a por tion of the Arrow and Boundar y TSAs Each of these areas are in a Forest Development Unit (FDU) where timber har vesting and road construction activities may occur under the plan. This amendment is for the har vest of Douglas-fir beetle damaged, impacted or threatened timber in visually sensitive areas near the communities of Barriere and Littlefor t in FDU 1-K amloops Due to the extent of the Douglas-fir bark beetle infestations, Tolko is proposing an amendment to the FSP for Visual Quality Objectives ( VQO) that would allow for the har vest of damaged or threatened timber while var ying from the established objectives to the extent prac ticable to har vest that timber within specified extents The viewpoint locations applicable to this amendment include Highway 5 near Littlefor t and Darlington look ing west and the Barriere Lakes Road look ing south towards the Dixon Creek area.
The public, stakeholders, First Nations and other interested par ties may provide comments specific to Tolko’s planned amendment to Section 5.19.3 “ Visual Quality in Scenic Areas with a VQO” of FSP #684. Consistent with the Forest Planning and Practices Regulation Section 20(2)(d) for the expeditious har vest of damaged and infested timber and to prevent the spread of pests, this notification period has been shor tened to a 10- day period to allow for road construction to commence as early as this winter The proposed amendment will be available for Review and Comment from October 20th to 31st, 2022 at Tolko’s office listed below Hours of viewing will be between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday excluding holidays
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This is a part-time, 1 night per week contract delivering newspapers to carriers, businesses and apartments.
Applicants must have a suitable vehicle (van or covered pickup) with all necessary insurance and a valid BC driver’s licence
Pay is based on a combination of hours worked, papers delivered and kilometres driven but each route usually averages out to between $79 per delivery for about 3.5 hours worth of work per regular delivery, with extra pay during busy holiday periods!
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In Loving Memory of BRENDA DALL A GASSA
Each Loss
Each loss is very different,
The pain is so severe.
Will I ever stop missing
This one I loved so dear?
Good times we had together,
The moments that we shared We didn’t have to tell each other How much we really cared.
I never dreamed you’d go away, Never thought of sorrow.
So sure you’d always be here Took for granted each tomorrow.
Now my life is all confused
In our hearts, never forgotten. Love you always
Corry, Ray, Morgan, Steven, Susan and Kaitlin
In loving memory of a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Always in our hearts, Love your family
Since you went away. You took a part of me
And for help I daily pray.
But when God sent you to me
He never said that you were mine, That I could keep you always –
Only borrowed for a time.
Now, He’s called you home, I’m sad and I shed tears.
Yet I’m glad He loaned you to me And we had these many years.
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Thelma Prooi
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announce the passing of Thelma on September 19,2022.
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The Little Unicorn
by Peggy Kociscin,The more he grew, he found that life Was never always fun.
For now he’d learn of feelings That come from deep within; No longer in the “dream world” Where (for so long) he’d been.
His gentle heart desired But to know the pleasure of To give and to receive
The very precious gift of love.
He could not understand it When he felt himself rejected –When all his gentle being asked Was but to be accepted.
All this was just too much for him, He knew not what to do.
That he was special as himself, Somehow, he never knew.
His spirit crushed, he felt defeated,
And lonely tears would start.
Stanley Buchholz
Stanley, or to most of his friends Stan, passed away quietly and peacefully at The Kamloops Hospital on October 9th, 2022. There were nine of his Family who were able to be by his side as he passed. Stan was born December 16th, 1934, in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. He was the second of three sons born to Marius Buchholz and Alexandra Buchholz (Pudzalvina). Both of his parents emigrated several years before his birth and worked hard to establish a loving and prosperous home despite the challenges they face during the “Dirty Thirties” in Saskatchewan.
Early on Stanley, or as his childhood friends called him Red (for his bright red hair), learned the value of being careful with his Pennie’s and not to be wasteful. Those traits carried on through his life with them guiding him he prospered himself. After completing high school where he was known for his athletic and mechanical aptitude, he started working towards becoming a journeyman plumber through an apprenticeship at Hancock Plumbing and Heating. During this time he married his High School Sweetheart Elaine (Muir) and soon after had their first son Trent, followed by another son Blair, then daughters, Cheryl and Helen. Stan worked as a plumber for a variety of Companies including, Hancocks, Matheson Brothers, and the Potash Mines in Langenburg and Esterhazy
During this time he studied for and apprenticed for a number of professional tickets and licenses including, Pipefitting, Sheet Metal, Welding, Gas Fitting and others. Stan would often jest he was a “jack of all trades and master of none”. He has always been known for his wry sense of humour and witty sayings.
In the early Seventies, Stan or as most referred to him then “Buck” headed out to BC on his own and began working in and around the Michelle, Elkford and Fernie area. After several years, he was provided an opportunity to teach Plumbing and Pipefitting at Kelsey College in Saskatoon. It was there he met his second wife Lois (Lowe) and together they raised her two children, Loyd and Lorie.
However, British Columbia kept calling and they moved to Sparwood, but soon after work opportunities took them to Colestrip, Montana and then on to St John New Brunswick for a couple year stint in each location. Again they returned to BC this time settling in and building a house in Elkford. There Stan worked for Fording Coal Company After working there for several years he was provided with an opportunity to become a Gas Inspector for the BC Government in the Kamloops Region.
Shortly after accepting this challenge he purchased a small piece of land at Cherry Creek where he toiled for years to install irrigation and turned the dry, sparsely treed land into an oasis of thriving fruit, nut, shade trees and hedges. There he tended his Greenhouse, kept a large garden and raised the chickens that he became well known for
While working as a gas inspector he was recognized for his investigative work identifying the cause of a fatal, destructive fire at a motel in Kamloops. Stan contributed to ensuring future events of this nature could be prevented. After his second marriage ended he maintained and further developed his property until 2021, when he moved into Kamloops.
Stanley was recently honoured for 50 years of service as a Plumber and Pipefitter, an honour few have had bestowed upon them.
Over the years he established contact and travelled overseas to meet his Father ’s Family in Denmark. He kept in contact with them and toured them around Western Canada when they visited him.
Stan spent many winters at the “Slabs” in California with the LoW (Loners on Wheels) Crew, while down south he also visited his very close friends, Loree and Diane Edmunds in Garden City California.
Stan is predeceased by his parents Marius and Alexandra, and brother Allan, he is survived by his brother Edward (Beverley), son Blair Buchholz, Daughter Hellen Pearce, grandchildren Jackie Pearce, Jenny Robbins, Robert Pearce, Carey Pearce, Amber Buchholz, Brodie Tulloch (Jameylea), Aren Buchholz, Braedon Tulloch, and great grandchildren, Keana Hayward, Jewlz Robbins, R.J. Pearce, Callum Tulloch and Kaeden Tulloch, nieces and nephews Karen Hilton, Derick Buchholz, Carla Buchholz, Bryan Buchholz and their children.
Stanley was a man of integrity, honour and generosity He gave of himself freely and never asking for anything in return. He will be missed by all his family and friends.
As per Stanley’s request his remains will be interned with his parents and his brother at the Yorkton Cemetery at a date yet to be determined.
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To love meant to be happy, And yet it also brought him pain; For those he loved could hurt him Again.. and yet again.
gaze at all the stars
That lightened up the night.
He listened to the music
Of the birds that graced the trees. He frolicked with the butterflies
And raced the gentle breeze.
But, as he grew and learned of life, The sparkle in his eye
Grew misty as he realized Just what it means to cry.
He learned that there are shadows In spite of shining sun.
His mother held him lovingly And tried to ease his fears
About the sadness life could bring...
The lonely, bitter tears.
She said, “Life is like a mountain, (And surely this is true)
That we must climb as best we can.
There’s no ‘around or ‘through.’”
The unicorn tried tirelessly, And gave the climb his best; But he felt it was not good enough, He felt he’d failed the test.
Not understanding how to love, It simply broke his heart.
But now he’s in a loving place Where all his pain has ceased, Where all accepted him and his love, Where all he knows is peace.
A loving Being tells him, “You’re delightful as you are.”
His spirit free, his brilliance now Outshines the brightest star!
Condolences
May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of despair
Warwick Thomas Hamilton Parker March 3, 1933 - October 10, 2022
Warwick was born to Ethel and Warwick Sr Parker in Cranbrook, BC and passed away peacefully at Penticton Regional Hospital following a heart attack at the age of 89. He grew up and went to school in Trail and Slocan and spent summers at his grandfather ’s ranch at Wasa Lake. He finished high school in New Westminster and graduated from UBC with a B Comm. and then attained his CA designation. He met his wife Caryl while visiting relatives in Ashcroft and they were married at St. Faith’s Anglican Church in Vancouver on Dec. 30, 1961. Warwick worked for Revenue Canada in Vancouver for 9 years and then moved to Cranbrook where they owned and managed the Travelodge Motel while working for Young Parkyn and McNab Ca’s of Lethbridge Alberta. In 1975 the family moved to Kamloops where Warwick was employed by Weyerhaeuser Canada for 20 years as Tax Manager On retirement Caryl and Warwick traveled extensively through Europe, Australia, India, and Canada and wintered in Palm Springs. In 2006 they moved to Penticton to be close to family
Warwick was an avid Rotarian for over 50 years, he was Past President of Kamloops North Rotary and he attended many district and 2 International conferences. He was a Shriner for 40 years and a Master Mason for 50 years with membership in Masonic Lodges in Cranbrook, Kamloops and Penticton. Warwick was a loving proud husband, father, uncle, and a doting Gramps to his grandchildren. He was generous to a fault and was respected by all who knew him!
He is survived by his wife and partner Caryl, his daughters, Laura, Penticton, Nancy, (Steve Wilkinson) Windsor, ON and Christine (Michael Reid) Waterloo, ON, his beloved grandchildren Madison and Jackson Reid, his nephew Scott Macfadyen, nieces, nephews and extended family He was predeceased by his parents, Warwick Sr and Ethel Parker, his sister Joan Macfadyen and nephew Stuart Macfadyen.
Much appreciation to his homemaker, Anita and Niki, Dr.’s and staff of Emergency PRH.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Saviours Anglican Church, Penticton Rotary Club for Polio Plus or Shriners Hospital for Children.
A memorial service will be held on Friday October 14th at 3:30 p.m. at St. Saviours Anglican Church with a reception following in the church hall.
Robert (Bob) Flann
With great sadness we have said goodbye to Bob, Bob passed away Tuesday October 11, 2022 after a struggle with cancer, with family at his bedside. The family would like to thank the hospice for the wonderful care they gave Bob in his final hours here on earth.
Bob is survived by his second wife Brigett, son’s Darren and James (Caroline) brother ’s John (Janis) and Gordon (Dallas) and Brigett’s son Dicky Bob also had grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
There will be a celebration of life for Bob, Sunday October 23rd at the IOOF Hall 423 Tranquil Road from 1 to 3. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the cancer society
Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com
“Love Surrounded Her” Wendy May Daniele 1945 - 2022
Wendy was born on July 30th, 1945 in New Westminster and was raised in Salmon Arm. She slipped away peacefully at Trinity Hospice the early morning of October 8th, 2022 after a lengthy battle with cancer She is survived by her husband Norm, daughter Lisa (Chad), grandsons Kiel and Luke, sister-in-law Bev (Brian), brother Tom (Gwen), sister Jacquie (Brad), and long-time friend Sandra. She was predeceased by her Mom and Dad (Harold & Maisie) Horner and in-laws Fran and Joe Daniele.
In her lifetime she was loved by her extended families at Kamloops Alliance Church, Telus Pioneers, Overlander Auxiliary and the Salmon Arm Girls. During her many years with the Auxiliary to Overlander she contributed much time and effort in the creation of Trinity Hospice. She will be remembered for her helpfulness, compassion and willingness to serve.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate support for the BC Cancer Society or Overlander Extended Care.
Thanks to Dr Proctor and the Cancer Clinic staff, Dr Baker and Trinity Hospice staff, Nurse Practitioners Jackie and Natalie and IHA Care Staff.
There will be a private family graveside service at a later date.
Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca
AMBER HARDY 1993 - 2022
It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Amber Hardy of Kamloops, BC, on October 5th, 2022, at 29 years of age. Amber is survived by her loving husband, Shawn Hardy, her children Summer Hardy of Kamloops, BC, and Kylan Hardy-Parsons of Kamloops, BC, her siblings Nikki Barstow, Shara Leduc, Cory Leduc and Ashley McIntosh, as well as her parents Edward and Debbie Leduc.
Amber was a loving and proud wife and mother, who always took care of everyone first. She accomplished so many things in her short life, from completing her Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, to opening and running a successful business, she took pride in everything. Amber never did anything halfway She loved planning and taking a simple event and turning it into an extravagant event with everything planned down to the smallest detail. She loved her husband and children more than words could describe. They were the light of her eyes, and they will always shine bright because of her
A Celebration of Ambers Life will take place at 4:30pm on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, at the TRU Grand Hall, 1055 University Drive, Kamloops.
Donations in Amber ’s memory may be made to the Hardy Family
Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca
Audrey Lily Harton (Siegrist)
September 14, 1937 - October 5, 2022
It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of Audrey Lily Harton announce her passing on October 5, 2022 at the age of 85 years.
She is survived by her husband, Ken; son Kevin (Nora); son-in-law Bryn; grandsons Daniel, Thomas, Sean and Jason.
As per Audrey’s wishes there will be no service or celebration of life. A private interment at the Peachland Cemetery will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com
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Marlene Joan Baase
October 4, 1939 - October 8, 2022
Marlene, nee Wonnick, was born in Steinbach, MB, moved to the New Westminster, BC area with her family as a child. She went to school in Burnaby Married husband Robert (Bob) in 1958. They moved to Merritt in 1960 & over the next several years raised 3 children , Craig, Paul, Janice to school age & she then began working at Nicola General Hospital in Merritt as a nurse’s aid. She was also active in recreational golf & curling & spent many weekends & holidays with family & friends camping at the many lakes in the area. She was a great cook & always loved to entertain.
In 1982 Marlene & Bob moved to Houston, BC, when Bob was transferred to Equity Silver Mines Again she found work as a health services coordinator until retiring with Bob to Kamloops in 1996. They spent many years travelling around the world, including much of the USA, Europe, N. Africa, Asia, Australia/NZ as well as a number of lengthy cruises until Marlene began suffering from dementia.
Marlene was a kind, loving, generous lady remembered by family & friends.
Besides her children & husband, she is survived by granddaughter ’s Mandy & Heather, great-granddaughter Hailey & sister Norma Hodgson.
We would like to thank Dr Vlahos, IHA Nurse’s & Ponderosa Care Home for their kindness & care.
Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com
Bill Schmietenknop
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Father, Brother, Uncle and Opa, Bill Schmietenknop at Trinity Hospice on October 7, 2022.
Bill was predeceased by his wife, father and mother
He is survived by his, son Jason, daughter Petra Dabels (Brent), sister Lois, brother Carl (Janice), sister Verna (Ed), sister Jean as well as grandchildren Acacia (Jordan), Danika, Jakob, Ellie, Jahred, Keenan (Christina), adopted grandson Devon and numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family
The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and staff at RIH and Trinity Hospice for the excellent care given to Bill in his final days.
There will be no service as per his wishes.
In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to the BC Cancer Society or other charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Drake Cremation & Funeral Services Ltd.
Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com
Donald Lee Sandner
Don Sandner, Dad and Grandpa to us, passed away September 29, 2022 after a short illness. The family would like to thank the professionalism and compassion shown by the medical staff at Royal Inland Hospital Emergency Room. He was predeceased by his wife, our Mom and Grandma, Roberta Sandner who passed in May 2020. He is survived by sons Lionel and David (Mila) and grandsons Rhys (Oksana), Gareth, and Owen.
Dad was born in Vancouver on November 21, 1930. At four years old he moved to Christina Lake and joined the Sandner family Growing up in the Kootenays, Dad worked at the Sandner Bros. Sawmill; at school, he was known for his running skills and the first person in the area to have contact lenses. Upon graduation from High School, he moved to Northern BC working on the CN railway as a telegraph operator As technology changed, Dad moved to Kamloops where he met Mom at a Dance Hall in Brocklehurst. Meeting at that Dance Hall started a 58year marriage that included a family of two sons, loads of camping adventures and trips to Saskatchewan and Disneyland. Dad loved the outdoors. He completed several marathons in Kamloops, Vancouver, and Seattle, as well as spending many days fishing or hiking. His other passion was Kamloops: in his later years, you could find him having coffee with friends, traveling on the city buses and spending time visiting Mom when she was in long term care.
Dad has been very fortunate to have neighbors Betty and Tim for support. They will remember his infectious smile and calls from the backdoor to help him find everything from his cane to his hearing aids. Dad was lucky to have them there. For the past few years, Kristy had become his main caregiver. She saw him as someone who never gave up on life, despite his major struggles. We are all glad Kristy was there for him. Dad also had excellent medical care from Dr Cribb and her receptionist Diane. The time and effort they took every visit with Dad is an example of what medical care should be for all in BC.
Dad had the unending support of his community We’d like to acknowledge his neighbours and friends, the United Church, the BC Transit Bus Drivers, the Kamloops Outdoor Club, the White Cane Society, CNIB, the audiobook staff at Kamloops Public Library, Kamloops Shriners and Kiwanis Clubs and the team at Scott’s Motel Restaurant and Denny’s. All of you helped Dad in your own way: getting him to the bus when he was lost, driving him home when he fell or helping him pay with his credit card. You are the soul of Kamloops, and you make this city great. We thank all of you.
We’re sending our love as you begin your next adventure.
Patrick Kayo Woitas March 17, 1939 - October 4, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Father, Patrick, Dad passed early Tuesday morning on October 4, 2022. He was 83 years old.
Dad is survived by his three sons, Brent, Brad, Shawn, his sister Bonnie and our mother, Marita. Pat also has four Wonderful Grand Kids, Lexis (Brent) and Alana, Colton, and Kyle (Shawn and Geri). Pat was preceded by his parents, Tom and Mahtilda Woitas and his siblings Louise, LaVaughn, and Gary
Pat came west with Marita from Saskatchewan, to raise a family and work in the Oil and Gas Industry Pat and Marita started in Fort St. John, BC, then Lac Le Hache and finally settled in Kamloops where we call home.
Dads’ passion for sports spilled down the line, especially in hockey and golf. We also spent countless hours skating, snowmobiling, and fishing in the outdoors.
A special thank you to the Overlander Extended Care Facility for the staffs’ incredible hard work and compassion in the care of our father Patrick Woitas.
In lieu of any and all gifts and or flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer and the Dementia society
Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com 250-554-2577
Emanuel “Manny” Coelho April 26th, 1965 - October 11th, 2022
On October 11th, 2022 Emanuel (Manny) Coelho passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC at the age of 57 years old. Manny is survived by his loving mother and lifetime caregiver, Maria Coelho, sister and caregiver Goretty Rogers who left her long time home in Canmore, AB to assist her mother in his care and sister Filomena (Rick) Sanchez of Kamloops, brothers Walter Coelho of Kelowna and Steve (Angela) Coelho of Kamloops. He is also survived by his aunt Gabriela (Costante) Munegatto of Kamloops, nieces Rhiannon Rogers of Calgary & Lysia Ternier of Kamloops, and nephews Malcolm Rogers of Calgary, Richard Sanchez, Jordan Sanchez & Aidan Ternier of Kamloops. He will also be missed by family pets Motley, Cosmo, Astro, Sayla, Kenny, Cowboy & Rupert. He was predeceased by his loving father George Coelho who was very passionate about Manny’s well-being until his passing in 2020 and grandparents Rodrigo & Luisa Daponte and Jose & Espirito Santo Coelho.
Emanuel was born in Kamloops in 1965 but lived in 70 Mile House with his family until 1973 then moved to Kamloops to be closer to community services to help support him and the family He resided at Tranquille Institution from 1980 to 1983 upon recommendation of community support doctors at the time. Manny loved going for walks in the Pleasant Street area of South Kamloops with his father, George, attended Aberdeen Services for day outings, loved going for car rides and could always be found chasing sunny spots to have naps in. He also had very fast hands when it came to food so his brothers and sisters always had to beware. Manny lived out his days in the care of his parents and siblings in the family home on Pleasant Street and taught us all many things about patience, unconditional love, inclusion, perseverance and compassion that were unique to knowing Manny
The Coelho, Sanchez & Rogers families would like to express their deepest gratitude to the amazing nursing staff in Emergency and on 5 South at Royal Inland Hospital and thank Dr Arduini, Dr Brar, Dr Rollheiser, Dr Cindrich, Dr Varma, Dr Kelly, Dr Prelypchan, Dr Hamilton, Dr DeWet, Dr Malan, and last but definitely not least Dr Raath for all of their care and compassion as we know that Manny is a very complex individual when it comes to health needs.
Prayers will be held at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Kamloops on Thursday, October 20th at 5:00 pm with Funeral Mass following on Friday, October 21st at 11:00 am in the Cathedral with Father Derrick Cameron Celebrant. Interment to follow immediately after mass at Hillside Cemetery The family invites all attending to a reception at Sacred Heart basement hall after interment.
Should friends desire make a donation to Inclusion BC (www.inclusionbc.org), please do so in lieu of flowers.
Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com
May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of Despair
Emil Victor Jurista
Emil Victor Jurista - beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and true friend - passed away “his way” with grace and dignity, maintaining his cheeky sense of humor and his unselfish character, surrounded by his 4 children October 7, 2022, at the age of 90.
Emil was born in Elrose, Saskatchewan May 26th, 1932, lived between the family farm in the summer and Laura, Saskatchewan in the winter There were seven children in his family, and Emil was fourth born. He left home at 15 years old to follow his hockey dreams playing Junior hockey in Wetaskiwin, followed shortly after signing with the Moose Jaw Canucks 1950 – 1953. Unfortunately he sustained a serious right eye injury ending his ability to play professional hockey Meeting his future wife Beth in Moose Jaw they married in the early fifties, and soon after began his plumbing career They welcomed their first child Ed in 1955, and in short work their family grew to three with the blessing of Tom in 1958 and Donnie in 1961.
Leaving Saskatchewan in 1965, for warmer winters and better business opportunities, Emil moved his family to Kamloops where he lived and worked for 57 years. It was in Kamloops where their daughter Beverly was born that same year They lived in the same home in Brocklehurst throughout. Many know of this happy place, where memories laughter and fun were had by all who ventured through these doors. His company Stellar Heating and Plumbing gave Kamloops 40 years of quality service.
Through the years he enjoyed curling, both competitively, and socially with his three sons. Emil was an active member of the BC Curling Association, Kinsman, K-40, S.I.C.A. (Southern Interior Construction Association) and the Masons. He spent countless hours through these organizations, volunteering for many community projects and events making a better community
The Rube Band of Kamloops was always dear to Emil, and he would often speak highly of them as they too were ambassadors for Kamloops. Emil enjoyed providing for his family by way of a home garden with its bounty He kept the tradition passed down by his father, and always planted the first potato on Good Friday
Emil was predeceased by his wife Beth Jurista, his two brothers Ted and Jim and his two sisters Nelda and Clara. He is survived by his children: Ed (Angela) Jurista of Kamloops, Tom (Kym) Jurista of Kamloops, Don (Janet) Jurista of Kamloops, Bev (Ben) Proskiw of Kelowna, as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his sisters Doreen and Audrey in Saskatchewan, their families, and many nieces and nephews.
He is already missed by many, but the thousands of memories, his laughter and his wit will remain with us forever
A Special thanks to all the great nurses and care aids with Interior Health Home Care Services and Kamloops Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home.
Memorial Donations may be made to: Kamloops Hospice Association.
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Glenn Thomas Rogers
Glenn Thomas Rogers, aged 91, passed away on October 7th, 2022, at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.
Glenn was born in Carberry, MB to Joseph and Nellie Rogers on July 5, 1931. He met the love of his life, Shirley Mae Burnett, when she was teaching school in Carberry and they married in October 1952. They built a house on his parents’ farm and farmed full time until he developed allergies to cattle and grain dust.
Glenn moved Shirley and their 3 children to Kamloops in 1966. Glenn’s claim to fame in Kamloops was the establishment of Rogers Rent Shop, which later became Rogers Rental. He and Shirley worked together at the business and took pride in keeping their rental equipment in good condition. His name on the business still stands today
Glenn loved his family His children have fond memories of family gatherings, camping trips and trips to visit friends and relatives, and Disneyland.
Glenn also enjoyed photography, gardening, genealogy and woodworking. After retiring he became quite computer savvy, keeping in touch by Facetime and playing with photoshop. He loved his dogs; Toby, Nipper, Tiera and Kita. His genealogy took him on trips to Ireland, Scotland and eastern Canada. He was proud of his book on his genealogy research of the Rogers.
Glenn is survived by his three children; Laurie Keehn (Ted), Jodene Gowans (Dale) and Wilfred Rogers (Frauke Meyer); his grandchildren Julie Walton (Cody); Danica Rogers, Evan Rogers and his great-grandchildren, Lucas and Nolan Walton. He is predeceased by his wife, Shirley, his parents and his sisters Rheta and Josie.
A celebration of life is planned for the spring.
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In loving memory of CLARA ROSE WILLIAMS
January 4th, 1943 - September 11th, 2022
Clara Rose Williams (nee Dingwall) was born in Sydney Nova Scotia on January 4, 1943, the 9th of nine children to Mary and Murray Dingwall. She attended South Bar School and Holy Angels Convent. She developed her love of music from her Aunt Marion. As a teenager she worked at Zellers and McCurdy stores. In BC she also worked at Valleyview Hospital and Tranquille School. Clara is survived by her loving husband Lloyd of 46 years who she met after moving to BC as a young adult, and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews, who adored her She is also survived by her sisters (Mary) Janet MacKay of Kamloops and Dorothy Margaret Sweeney of Methuen Massachusetts, as well as by her four stepchildren that loved their stepmother very much. Clara treated them like they were her own. Stephen, Donna, Gail and Terry were much loved by Clara.
Clara and Lloyd travelled extensively during their years together She loved playing guitar, singing and being with her family and friends. She was everyone’s Disneyland Aunt.
SERVICES FOR CLARA WILL BE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND 2022 AT 11AM St. Paul’s Cathedral, 360 Nicola St. Kamloops B.C. Reception will follow the service at 12pm at the Colombo Lodge 814 Lorne St Kamloops
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the following:
Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, 311 Columbia St., Kamloops B.C. V2C 2T1 OR St Paul’s Cathedral, 360 Nicola St., Kamloops B.C. V2C 2P5
I WOULDN’T CHANGE YOU IF I COULD
I wouldn’t change a single thing about you if I could
The way you are just suits me to a T A princess in a storybook
A king upon his throne
That’s what we are and you belong to me
I wouldn’t change you if I could I love you as you are
You’re all that I would wish for If I wished upon a star
An angel sent from heaven
You’re everything that’s good
You’re perfect just the way you are I wouldn’t change you if I could
Your eyes your lips, your tender smile
I’d leave them as they are
And come what may I’d never change a thing And if I were a potter
And you a piece of clay
The only thing I’d change would be your name I wouldn’t change you if I could I love you as you are
You’re all that I would wish for
If I wished upon a star
An angel sent from heaven
You’re everything that’s good
You’re perfect just the way you are I wouldn’t change you if I could
Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com
Catherine Parnall December 19, 1964 - September 10, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cathy on September 10th at 57 years old, after her courageous battle with cancer
Cathy is survived by her loving husband Travis Parnall, her mom Sandra Henuset, her brother Mike (Kelli) Henuset, her two children Tyler Parnall and Chelsea (Justin) Barron, and three grandchildren Lily, Grace and Parker She leaves behind many more family members and friends who all meant so much to her She was predeceased by her grandma Elsie in 2016 and her dad Wayne in 2016.
Cathy was born and raised in Vancouver and then moved to Nanaimo where she met her husband. They got married in 1986, had their two children, and moved around for awhile before settling in Kamloops in 2001. She did everything for her family, she was always volunteering at her kids schools and enjoyed being there for every football game and dance recital. She was ecstatic to become a nana, the relationship she had with her granddaughters was very special and sleepovers at nana and papas were their favourite. She was an animal lover, treated her pets like family and was always feeding every bird or squirrel she thought looked hungry
We enjoyed many years of camping, trips to the island to see family, and to Neskonlith lake, her favourite place. She spent 36 years married to her husband and best friend Travis, they truly were soul mates. She was the matriarch of our family, always making sure everyone was taken care of. It didn’t matter if you were family, friends or strangers she would be there for you if you needed it, she had the kindest heart. Everyone who talks about her remembers her warmth, kindness and her smile.
We are planning a celebration of life for her in the spring.
Cathy/mom/nana will be deeply missed, always loved and never forgotten
Kelby James Price
March 26, 1977 - October 12, 2022
It is with an immense sadness the family shares the sudden and unexpected passing of Kelby Price of Scotch Creek BC. He passed peacefully in his sleep while on his dream golf vacation in Mexico with his close friend.
Kelby was an amazing father, son, brother, and close friend to so many His presence, witty sense of humor and loving nature will be forever missed.
Survived by his beautiful 7-year-old daughter Madelyn and her mom Amanda, mother Bev (stepfather Wayne), stepmother Leanne, brothers Brad (sister-in-law Kristy, niece Carissa, nephew Aidan), Jamin (nephew Devin), Kenton (brother-in-law Mike), stepsister Jessica (brother-in-law Tom, nephew Sloan, niece Raegan), his loving extended family of grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and his large extended network of close friends.
Kelby is predeceased by his grandmother Anna in 2016, and grandfather Leonard and his dear father Bernie in 2017.
Born in Trail BC, Kelby spent the early years of his life in Logan Lake before moving to Kamloops in 1990. After high school, he began his career operating heavy equipment which has spanned many years and locations including Kelowna, Fort St John, Fort Nelson, Prince George, and Fort McMurray However, the Kamloops area was always home and he was finally able to move back in 2010. Kelby loved and was amazing at his job and has always been regarded as a top operator by his peers.
Kelby found deep solace in meditation, yoga, and healthy living over the last few years. He had a passion for sports, including snowmobiling, hockey, golfing, skiing, kayaking and tennis, where he always seemed to be the best no matter what the sport was. He also loved being on the boat in the Shuswap.
His huge heart was his best quality, and he always reminded us to be gentle and kind to others. We ask you honor his memory by doing something kind for someone, even a stranger
A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday Oct 29th at the Delta Kamloops Hotel from 2-5PM. We encourage all of those who wish to see the family, share a story, or simply pay their respects to join us.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in memory of Kelby are appreciated.
Ronald Lee Lovestone September 3, 1951 - October 7, 2022
The family is saddened to announce the sudden passing of Ronald Lee Lovestone, age 71, of Victoria, BC. Born September 3rd, 1951, in Oxbow, Saskatchewan, he is predeceased by his parents Rita, Russel, and Tom.
Ron is survived by his siblings Bev (Larry), Guy, Terry (Sherri), and Wendy (Don); children Paul, Jamie, and Josh (Tanis); and grandchildren Terron, Mai, and Linden; greatgrandchildren Luka and Malakai. Ron will be missed dearly by his many beloved family members and wonderful friends.
Ron spent his working life in the newspaper industry where he built successful platforms to connect his communities. Ron met his wife (Debbie) while working in the newspaper business and they raised their family together in Salmon Arm, BC. As a true lifelong learner, Ron focused on continual self-development, he strived to help and be of service to others, and always positively impacted those around him. His kindness, generosity, and genuine care for others was evident in every interaction that he had. Later in life, Ron's inquisitive nature led him to develop a passion for travel which took him around the world, and he enjoyed exploring and experiencing new cultures with his loved ones. More than anything, Ron cherished quality time with his family and felt great pride watching them grow into the people they are today
In lieu of flowers, the family would like to hear special memories of Ron. Please share stories and condolences directly to: memorieswithron3@gmail.com or www.mccallgardens.com
Walter Rennie
It is with sad hearts that the family of Walter (Wally) Rennie born July 20th, 1954, in Little St. Lawrence (Joe Harbor), Newfoundland announce the loss of their beloved spouse, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great grandfather On his 3rd battle with cancer, Wally passed peacefully and comfortably in his sleep surrounded by his loving family in the early hours of October 9th, 2022, in Salmon Arm, BC.
Survived by his spouse Roxanne L’Esperance, his children Michelle Rennie (Eddy), Deborah Green (Jeff) and Walter Rennie, his grandchildren Kyle, Nicole, Sarah, Haley, Grace, Abigail and Nathan, great grandchildren Madilynn, Liam, Matthew and Jacob.
Also survived by his siblings: Albert Rennie Jr (Mary), Howard Rennie (Linda), Carmel Rennie Edwards (Patrick), Sylvia Rennie Tarrant (Nicholas), Cyril Rennie (Valerie), Theresa Rennie Courtois (Jacques), Harry Rennie (Elizabeth), John Rennie (Betty), Brian Rennie (Kelly), Richard Rennie (Ingrid Botting).
Predeceased by his parents Albert Rennie and Mary Bridget Rennie of Little St. Lawrence NL and 4 siblings Charles Sr., Sarah Rennie, Charles Jr., Rita Hennebury (Clyde).
Wally will be greatly missed by all his friends and family His songs and stories will live on in our hearts always and bring us comfort when we remember him.
To see Wally’s full obituary and leave condolences please visit https://www.bowersfuneralservice.com/
Everyone is invited to attend his Celebration of Life which will be held in Williams Lake in the spring of 2023 (more details to follow). There will also be a Celebration of Life held in Newfoundland the summer of 2023 where his ashes will be laid to rest with his parents. A viewing will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 19th, 2022 from 1:00 – 2:00pm at Bowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm, BC. After the viewing, Roxanne will be hosting a small gathering in her home, 610 Cedar Street, Sicamous from 2:30 – 4:30pm.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Movember Canada. Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health on a global scale, focusing on mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer Donate Here: https://ca.movember.com/donate
Betty Gronlund (Carlin, Goward)
August 5, 1933 - September 28, 2022
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our precious Mother Surrounded by the love of her seven children, Mom left this world to join loved ones who had gone before her
Mom was predeceased by her parents Albert and Mary Williams, sisters Jean Wilkie and Marjorie Penner Also husbands Bob Carlin and Stan Goward.
Left to cherish Mom’s memory are her husband of 15 years Cliff Gronlund, children Margaret (Don) Johnson, Barb (Jerry) Town, Debbie (Randy) Clifford, Leona (Karl) Bischoff, Ken (Michelle) Carlin, Shirley (Richard) Brooks, Joanne (Joe) Dobson, 25 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren. Also sister Teri (Bob) Young and brothers Bert (Lorraine) Williams and Aavo (Judy) Henderson.
Mom devoted her entire life to her family, church and community. She was known for her beautiful knitting and needlework. She belonged to countless organizations and volunteered any time and any place she was needed. Mom played the organ at church most of her life and played piano for the Chase Kitchen Band and the Chase Belles and Beaus. Entertaining at Senior ’s homes in Chase, Salmon Arm and Kamloops brought Mom so much joy
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at Parkside, Dora McQuarrie and Darla Crown for the friendship and care they showed Mom over the past 2 years. Also to the nurses on the third floor of Ponderosa for their compassion and care during her final days.
A Celebration of Mom’s Life will be held at the Chase Community Hall, Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 2:00 pm.
Condolences may be expressed at schoeningfuneralservice.com
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John Drury Webber June 2, 1947 - October 7, 2022
John was the middle son of parents Hilton and Madeleine Webber (predeceased) and was born and raised in Abbotsford, B.C. Joseph (predeceased) was his older brother, and Brian the youngest. His fondest memories were fishing in the back creek and those endless summers spent at Birch Bay
John was a drummer; it was in his DNA, and once released, was unstoppable. He bought his first drum kit at age 14 and with this, his future was sealed. He began lessons with a local teacher, Vic Guidone. Soon after, he joined a local Abbotsford dance band. He was later invited to join the Briars, a Chilliwack band who, in 1967, won the local Armstrong “Battle of the Bands.” Craving more drum knowledge, John eventually graduated to Vancouver, and Canada's premiere drum teacher and authority, Jim Blackley Through that association, John began playing Vancouver night clubs while just in his late teens. This became his musical education. Not only did he back some “unusual” acts, but he also played behind some top performers of the time and with some of Vancouver's best musicians. John valued the sights and sounds of the Vancouver music scene, as well as the grounding it gave him for a wide variety of musical genres, jazz being his favourite. Every cent that John earned playing went either to gas for the trips back and forth to Vancouver, or to the ring he was saving toward for Linda!
In 1970 John moved to Kamloops to play in the house band at Andy's Hideaway, one of Kamloops’ first night spots. From there he moved to the house band at Tab’s Cabida, which he later managed. He then partnered with Bill Filek in one of Kamloops’ leading music stores, Filek Sound, and later with Lee Miltimore in Foundation Music and Lee’s Music. He established the weekend dance band, The King Trio, bringing music to Kamloops and other parts of the province. He also played with the Kamloops Intruders show band for two seasons. In the 1990s he evolved to DJing. In the 2000s John started his own drum company, Time Tech Drums, crafting and assembling custom drum kits. John was a highly
respected drum authority and taught private drum lessons for some 48 years. He also instructed for two seasons at K.I.S.S.M. and, for the last seven years of his teaching career, at Long & McQuade studios. He felt each student was unique and firmly believed that learning a musical instrument could instill confidence in the shyest child. John also had infinite compassion for those with disabilities.
He loved weight training, fly-fishing, and playing pool. At a very early age John developed a unique fondness for hand-made knives and throughout his lifetime, bought and sold several quality pieces. He and Linda also shared a love for and interest in antiques and amassed a very comprehensive collection. He loved studying the art of Rembrandt and was a prolific reader and collector of John Steinbeck books. John was intelligent, highly competitive, and had a keen interest in other people’s views and thoughts. He also had a quick wit and a unique sense of humour He was strongly opinionated, which could get a little lively, but thankfully, would always listen to the sound reasoning of his wife!
A sincere thank you to John’s cousin, Eric Webber and his daughter, Dr Alina Webber; fellow musicians, Jim Cochran, Richard Allen, and Claudette Laffey; Crystal Scott; former band member, Kevin Grant; and to Vincent Kong, for his unwavering support over the years.
You have been steadfast friends and that meant a lot to him.
John is survived by the love of his life and wife of 51 years, Linda; his beloved children, Brett (Kaoru Shimizu) of Ina, Nagano, Japan, and Bonnie (Martin) Scherrer of Kamloops, B.C.; and the grandchildren he so deeply adored, Masaya & Haruki Shimizu, and Samuel & Elise Scherrer
John was intensely proud of his family and always held them as his crowning achievement!
John is survived by many other family and friends, and we sincerely thank them for all their strong and loving support.
John loved all furry (and non-furry!) animals and donations to the SPCA would be one of his wishes.
ALS is a devastating disease. John currently is the 8th family member on the maternal side of his family to have contracted this disease. A cure needs to be found. Any donations to the ALS Society of Canada, great and small, would be so appreciated.
Our sincerest appreciation to our family physician, Dr Susan Vlahos, and her staff for listening and assisting us with this journey; you made it much easier Our gratitude is also extended to Dr Gurpreet Khakh. To Tara and Dr Keeve de Villiers: Thank you for your wonderful, compassionate care of John.
There will be no service as per John’s wishes.
When asked about the experience of dealing with ALS, John replied with his characteristic humour, “It only hurts when I laugh” …and then he laughed. It was his best medicine.
To all of John’s decades of music students:
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Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glint on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
To honour him, pick up your sticks and rock out to some music, or use whatever is available to tap out a beat. John would like that. Love is forever, and you will always be my Johnnie Angel.
When you wake in the morning hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight. I am the soft starlight at night. Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there, I did not die!
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TAKE BACK THE NIGHT MARCH SET FOR OCT. 20
The annual Take Back the Night march in solidarity against sexual violence will take place this week in downtown Kamloops.
The event is scheduled to be held on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., beginning at St. Andrews on the Square, at Seymour Street and Second Avenue.
Thursday’s walk will be the first in-person event since 2019, with the pandemic preventing gatherings in 2021 and 2020.
Take Back the Night is a glob al movement by the Take Back the Night Foundation, a volun teer non-profit organization that was created in Philadelphia in the 1970s.
The movement quickly grew to into a tribunal council of women from more than 40 countries and is now used by activists to raise awareness, sup port survivors and end sexual violence.
Organizers note sexual vio lence is perpetrated against people from all walks of life, but disproportionately impacts women, transgender people and those in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, with almost half of all acts of sexual violence going unreported.
“Last year, rates of sexual violence in Canada were at an all-time high since the mid-
1990s,” said Darcy Gorrill, the women’s outreach co-ordinator at Kamloops Immigrant Services and an advocate for ending sexual violence.
“We need to raise awareness, keep our community safe and work together to put an end to sexual violence. The Take Back the Night march bring the community together to support survivors and create a safer envi ronment for Kamloopsians. We are showing our city that sexual violence will not be tolerated. It will be stopped.”
Thursday’s Take Back the Night event has been orga nized by the Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre, the Kamloops and District Elizabeth Fry Society, the Kamloops YWCA and Kamloops Immigrant Services.
The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with participants making signs and posters to carry on the march. Marchers will be provid ed with snacks and drinks. The march will begin at 6:30 p.m., following a circuitous route that start and finish at St. Andrews on the Square, where speakers and entertainers will present until 8:30 p.m.
There will be marshals direct ing the path of the march, but participants are reminded to take caution to keep themselves safe by being aware of their sur roundings. All are welcome to take part.
MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME
The Kamloops Fall Home Show rolled into Sandman Centre in Election Day Saturday, drawing large crowds.
Clockwise from top: Kamloops Fire Rescue Chief Ken Uzeloc recruits a future firefighter; Nadia Nechaeba demonstrates the Aqua Blade from Ocean Sales; the home show occupied the entire rink area on which the Kamloops Blazers play; Claude Gervais of Spartan Woods spoke to Sandi Lewis about his tables.
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Hosted Marty Hastings &ChrisIn Kamloops, a New Tomorrow for treatment
HELENA PAIVINEN SPECIAL TO KTWLast week, I attended a lively community engagement and infor mational barbecue ses sion at New Tomorrow Treatment Solutions Adult Recovery Centre, which is located in Brocklehurst.
Dr. Mandy Manak is CEO of New Tomorrow and a decadeslong advocate of, and consistent player in, substance-use disorder services. Manak is founding prin ciple and medical director of the Interior Chemical Dependency Office. She was initially a lab tech before returning to medical school to become one of Kamloops lead ing addictions specialist MDs.
Manak leads and participates in writing successful proposals to secure public funding for addictionrecovery programs and centres, including New Tomorrow, which has been a long time in the making.
I first met Manak more than a decade ago, while she was still a medical resident in Kamloops, and spoke to her about her desire to cre ate more addiction services locally.
New Tomorrow is located on Greenfield Avenue, a street in a quiet North Shore neighbourhood, just off from Singh Street. The new building was initially developed as a retirement centre, but has since been repurposed to become a com munity-based, adult addictions/ recovery centre.
The centre is spacious, bright and accessible to all as a ramp offers an alternative to those who cannot climb stairs. Inside the airy building are several new spaces, including a well-equipped weight gym and a private suite for mothers with children. An outdoor court yard with tables and sitting areas provides a calm, green natural space in which families, residents and staff can visit.
At the community engagement and informational barbecue were families, people in recovery, social workers, nurses, Coun. Bill Sarai, addiction support staff and con tractors who helped construct and renovate the building.
Community engagement appears to be key for New Tomorrow.
At the open house, I heard stories about how the Kamloops recovery community has already stepped up to provide support and offer 12-step meetings at the centre. Several people at the open house shared their past personal stories with me, ones that have inspired and motivated them to become part of the solution to help others create, a New Tomorrow.
Helena Paivinen is KTW’s Ask An Addict columnist and writes an occasional column on issues concerning addiction and recovery. Paivinen is a Kamloops scholar with expertise in addiction issues and someone who is also a self-described addict.
TORIA
Petite Maman
October 20 at 6:30pm
Clerks III October 20 at 6:45pm, 22 at 6:30pm & 27 at 6:45pm
Dawn of the Dead October 21 at 6:30pm
The Good Boss October 22 at 6:45pm & 30 at 6:30pm
An exhibition of daycare and art
KAMLOOPS THISWEEKWhat might happen when children and educators think dif ferently about the place they live in? Could engagements with place offer a new vision for quality child care in Kamloops?
At Kamloops Child Development Centre, one of the city’s $10-a-day ChildCareBC Centres, educators and chil dren are working with an Early Childhood Pedagogy Network (ECPN) pedagogist to explore these questions and, in the pro cess, create their own version of quality child care. Through Dec. 31, a visual story of their trans formational curriculum work is on display at the Kamloops Art Gallery’s Open Gallery.
The exhibition, Dialogues with The Gathering Tree, narrates the children’s efforts over four seasons
to live well with a 50-year-old maple tree in the centre of their yard.
Drawing in the company of the tree, children reimagined their relations with the world and its inhabitants.
Visitors to the Dialogues with The Gathering Tree exhibition are invited to participate in this ongo ing project by contributing their own drawings. Sketchbooks and instructions are available at the Open Gallery.
The Kamloops Child Development Centre educators and ECPN pedagogist leading this project will be at the Dialogues with The Gathering Tree exhibition on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a welcoming event.
All are welcome. Registration is encouraged, online at https:// tinyurl.com/kzap89tw.
New play to open at TRU
Thompson Rivers University acting students will hit the stage with the latest Actors Workshop Theatre production — Amigo’s Blue Guitar
The play, directed by TRU instructor, actor and director Wesley Eccleston, will run from Oct. 27 to Oct. 29 and from Nov. 3 to Nov. 5, with shows starting at 7:30 p.m.
Student actors in the play
range from their first to fifth years.
Written by Joan McLeod, Amigo’s Blue Guitar is a tale of an unexpected visit by a Salvadoran refugee to a family’s Gulf Islands home. The play won a Governor General’s drama award in 1991.
Tickets for the show are $15 and can be found on the TRU website, at tru.ca , y searching for “Amigo’s Blue Guitar.”
ALWAYS BOARD ON PACIFIC WAY
The Kamloops Longboard Club held its eighth annual birthday bash this past Saturday, celebrating the birth of the world’s first — and still only — dedicated longboard park.
The event featured prizes, head-to-head racing, skill contests on the black run, endurance races and mystery challenges.
The longboard park, at 2350 Pacific Way in Aberdeen, is suitable for all ages and skill levels.
Remember — always wear your helmet.
ALLEN DOUGLAS PHOTOS/KTWDON’T FORGET TO RENEW YOUR DOG LICENCE BY END OF YEAR
on New Year’s Day and Monday, January 2, for in-person payments.
Kamloops dog owners will soon begin receiving their 2023 dog licence renewal notices.
Those who have opted to receive e-bills have been sent an email, while those who receive paper notices will receive them in their mailboxes.
Dog owners are reminded that dog licence fees are due on Jan. 1, 2023. Any unpaid fees on the account for 2022 or previous years will be carried over to the 2023 invoice. Any payment made after Jan. 1 will automatically have a late payment penalty of $32.50 applied to the account. Remember that municipal offices will be closed
Dog owners are reminded of recent changes to the dog licensing program and options for payment:
• A variety of payment options are available through the city’s online payment portal. Pay for your licence online at Kamloops. ca/PayOnline via credit card, Visa/Mastercard Debit or Interac Online. Those who want to pay in person may do so at the North Shore Community Policing Office (915 Seventh St. or downtown at Kamloops City Hall (7 Victoria Street W.).
• Register with MyCity to add a dog licence account and receive your annual renewal licence notice
electronically. MyCity provides homeowners with access to detailed account information for taxes, utilities, dog and business licence accounts, payment processing and access to current and past bills and account payment history. Register at Kamloops.ca/MyCity.
• Register with e-Apply. Dog owners who are registering a dog with the city for the first time can register their dog’s information and pay online at Kamloops.ca/ MyCity from home.
Residents are reminded that if a significant change in dog ownership occurs, the dog owner must contact Community Services by phone at 250-828-3409 or by email at com munityservices@kamloops.ca to
have the animal removed from the database and to be withdrawn from the licence renewal process. This step is not available online.
Within city limits, all dogs six months or older require a licence. The reason for registering?
• It provides a dog identification service that allows the city to help with reuniting with your dog if it is lost or stolen;
• It provides statistics on the number of dogs within the city to better assess the need for facilities and programs;
• For every annual licence fee, $5 is reserved for future additions and upgrades to dog parks within the city;
• Owners of licensed dogs save
costs on fines and penalty fees;
• Licence revenue helps support animal control and regulatory ser vices associated with pet ownership.
Dog licence fees include: $65.00 for each un-neutered or un-spayed dog; $30 for each neutered or spayed dog; $15 for a replacement tag; $32.50 is the late payment pen alty; $105 for each kennel or hobby kennel; $105 for each nuisance and/ or potentially dangerous dog; $205 for each aggressive dog.
Out-of-town dog licences are not valid, however, a replacement licence is available for any dog cur rently licensed in another munici pality at a cost of $15.
For more information, go online to kamloops.ca/dogs.
BC SPCA offering half-price adoption fees to Oct. 29
“We have so many animals in our care who are looking puppies, rabbits, horses, pigs, goats and other farm animals.
Relaying a story of reconciliation
the Book of Mormon, Ammon, Aaron, Omner and Himni were four brothers who gave up everything they were entitled to receive in order to spend the rest of their lives working to repair damage they had done to their society.
I want to share their story and their efforts at reconcili ation to show an example of what some have done in the past to reconcile hurt — and to encourage contemplation of ways we might make reconcili ation for the hurt we’ve caused others.
These four brothers lived somewhere in the Americas, around 90 BC, and were the sons of the Nephite king Mosiah. As heirs to their throne, they were entitled to everything their nation had to offer. Their father was a beloved king, a warrior, a forward-thinking leader and the prophet of God among the Nephites.
In the early years of their lives, these brothers rejected and fought against belief in Jesus Christ. Although the Book of Mormon is silent on details about their efforts, it’s clear they journeyed the kingdom in wrath, determined to snuff out all faith in Jesus Christ and any hope of the prophecies about him.
A terrifying and unexpected visit from an angel changed them. The angel’s earth- and life-shaking message left their friend unconscious for days and had them all reconsidering their lives and beliefs. They found personal healing in Jesus Christ and — considering the damage they had caused in the kingdom — determined they needed to clean up their mess.
They travelled the kingdom “zealously striving to repair all the injuries which they had done.” They worked hard, con fessed their sins to the people, published their stories among them and explained everything they had learned to anyone that would listen. Their dedicated and zealous efforts at recon ciliation brought much peace within their father’s kingdom.
Years later, as they proved they understood the pain they had caused and knew how to reconcile people and bring peace, they took their recon ciliation efforts a step further.
You Gotta Have FAITH
They approached their father and asked if they could be permitted to travel to the land of their nation’s enemies, the Lamanites. They hoped to make meaningful steps to reconcile the hatred, history and murders that existed in the past and present between their nations.
With approval from their father and promises of safety from God, they left behind their promising futures as heirs to the throne and began their journey.
Unlike the damage they had caused and repaired in their own kingdom, the dam age between the Nephites and Lamanites wasn’t caused by them, personally. It was the kind of damage that had fes tered for centuries and become systemic prejudice.
Instead of approaching the situation as past Nephites had, by preaching Jesus to the Lamanites, they did as Jesus would do. They trusted God to protect them and asked lead ers of Lamanite cities how they might be of service.
Their efforts and stories are numerous and too lengthy to detail here, but their simple beginnings were the first important steps toward eventu ally restoring the Nephites and Lamanites in unity, decades later.
With the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation being marked recently here in Canada, I thought it appropri ate to share the story of these brothers. They lived in a differ ent time and culture, but their lifelong, zealous dedication to giving up the worldly honours they deserved in order to work on the process of reconcilia tion is timelessly relevant and inspiring.
They learned to understand the pain they had caused the
people around them. Whether among the people they had personally hurt or among the people their ancestors had hurt, they listened and sensitively asked questions until they dis covered and felt empathy for what was hurting.
They learned how to be part of the healing process and prac tised what they learned.
This particular story is a Christian one, where tradition ally Christian themes are high lighted. Alongside those themes are demonstrations of humility, sensitivity, presence, validating feelings, listening and express ing good tidings of personal worthiness and value.
Lastly, they learned that reconciliation is often bigger than only you and the people you hurt.
As they grew and were part of repairing their damage in their community, they recog nized they were part of a system that was hurting more than
the people they had personally hurt. They eventually looked for ways that they could help reconciliation go even further, and found ways to make that possible.
I invite you to contemplate what these brothers learned about reconciliation and con sider courageously taking a first step of your own toward healing — whether among your own loved ones or in our com munity.
The Book of Mormon stories of these brothers can be found in Mosiah chapter 27, then in Alma chapter 17 and onwards.
Andrew Lamb is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kamloops. KTW welcomes submissions to its Faith page. Columns should be between 600 and 800 words in length and can be emailed to editor@kamloopsthisweek.com.
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AC T I V I T Y P RO G R A M S
Programs are cancelled if the minimum numbers are not met
Sports on Mats $60
This program is designed for children to learn to move their bodies, including tumbling, falling, rolling, and lateral movements using mats and play These skills will develop movement patterns to prepare for many activities and sports Valleyview Community Hall
Sat Oct 22 Dec 10 9:30 AM 10:15 AM
MOVE to Play $20
A 3 hour interactive training that offers recreation and sport leaders an opportunity to learn about both the theory and application of physical literacy Meeting Room D at Tournament Capital Centre
Wed Oct 26 5:00 PM 8:30 PM
Learn to Crochet $85
This is an introductory course focuses on teaching you the basic crochet stitches tools and terms and takes you through project that will allow you to utilize these stitches Some supplies required
Sa Hali Secondary School
Wed Oct 26 Nov 16 6:30 PM 8:30 PM
Active Tots
Ages 4 6 $60
Children are introduced to 4 sports soccer, T ball, tennis, and track and field South Sahali Elementary School
Thur Oct 27 Dec 1 5:00 PM 6:00 PM
Run, Jump, Throw
Ages 3 5 $45
Children are introduced to a variety of FUNdamental movement skills and patterns enhancing their physical literacy
South Sahali Elementary School
Thur Oct 27 Dec 1
6:15 PM 7:00 PM
NEW! Try it! Laser Biathlon $15
In this program you will be introduced to the sport of Biathlon This program will feature drills games and relays that combine target shooting with a variety of athletic activities including run ning and cross training The infra red EcoAims rifle used in this program does not fire a projectile, and is the biathlon target system used by competitors in the Paralympics
West Highlands Community Centre
Sat Oct 29 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
Kamloops.caCOMICS
BABY BLUES by Rick Kirkman & Jerry ScottARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, maintain your alignment with your dreams and tap into your warrior instinct if you come up against a significant obstacle later in the week
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, you’re naturally good at juggling many different tasks simultaneously Don’t be surprised if someone recognizes this and give you a few projects to handle
GEMINI May 22/Jun
The theme of this week is “opposites” for you, Gemini If you’re a normally tidy person, you’ll leave a mess behind If you are prompt, you will arrive late It could be refreshing
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
This week there will be a great deal of pressure on you, Cancer Tr y to remain as calm as possible while ticking off the boxes on your to do list Ask for help if you need it
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
Your leadership skills will be on display this week, Leo People at work and at home will call on you to make decisions and guide them through various situations
Aug 24/Sept
Virgo, this week you could come up with a new plan to make a big difference in the world It may star t with an assignment at work or be inspired by volunteering
Have aheart to give fora hearttolive Donatefor CardiacCare “CATHLAB"atRIH
LIBRA
Libra, tr y to learn as much about the people around you as possible They may share strategies that can affect your life in many positive ways Star t asking the right questions
24/Nov
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You may need to brush up on your charm skills, Scorpio Sometimes you come at people at full force You could benefit from employing a more slow and steady approach
Sometimes you can be naturally shy and quiet, Sagittarius This week show others what lies beneath that quiet surface Use your voice and get others excited about your thoughts
Tr y not to hide in the shadows this week, Capricorn This is your time to be in the spotlight and show others what you are made of A spark will inspire you to act
AQUARIUS -
21/Feb
Getting back into the swing of things after time away can take a little while, Aquarius You may have forgotten some steps or feel out of practice Don’t be too hard on yourself
PISCES
19/Mar
You’re used to dealing with situations as they arise, Pisces Plan ahead for what you anticipate will come along this week.