Kamloops This Week September 6, 2023

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September 6, 2023

COUNCIL CALENDAR

The public, media, delegations, and staff are encouraged to participate in meetings virtually through Zoom or to observe through the City YouTube channel

September 5, 2023

Immediately following the Closed Council Meeting - Regular Council Meeting

September 12, 2023

1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting

September 25, 2023

2:00 pm - Build Kamloops Council Select Committee

September 26, 2023

1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting

September 26, 2023

7:00 pm - Public Hearing

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NOTICE TO MOTORISTS

Please use caution when driving in the vicinity and obey all traffic control personnel, signs, and devices in the following areas:

• 6th Avenue

Columbia Street to Lansdowne Street

• Tranquille Gateway

Improvements Project

Tranquille Road from south of Kamloops BC SPCA to Crestline Street

• Ord Road Water Main Connection Project

Singh Street to 8th Street

• Battle Street Reconstruction

2nd Avenue to 3rd Avenue

• Hillside Drive Paving Project - Phase 1 McGill Road to Hillside Way

• Tranquille Streetscape Project at Knox Street and Clapperton Road

To stay up to date on road work projects, visit: Kamloops.ca/Kammute

CARE ABOUT BEARS: BE BEAR SMART

Wildlife, including bears, are attracted to odours that are released when organic material, like food scraps, break down. This natural breakdown happens whether food scraps are in a garbage or organics cart or even from food residue left on items in the recycling cart.

Let’s all do our part to care about bears and properly manage our garbage, organics, and recycling.

• Curbside customers should use the new organics cart for food scraps and food-soiled paper. It can also be used to discard fallen or rotting fruit from fruit trees.

• Rinse out recyclable food packaging before placing it in the recycling cart.

With the new curbside solid waste collection schedule, organics is collected weekly from the beginning of March to the end of November. This will remove decomposing organic material from residential properties on a frequent basis when bears and other wildlife are most active.

Remember, your actions can save a bear’s life!

Kamloops.ca/BearSmart | Kamloops.ca/Organics

HEAT PUMP REBATE OPPORTUNITIES

A heat pump uses electricity to move heat from one place to another and is an energy-efficient alternative to other types of home heating systems, such as a natural gas furnace or electric baseboards.

In the winter, a heat pump transfers heat from the outside air to indoors through a cycle of compression and expansion of a refrigerant. In the summer, it operates in reverse and transfers heat from inside your home to outdoors, like an air conditioner.

If you’re considering making the switch to a cleaner, more efficient heating and cooling system, consider a heat pump and receive rebates from CleanBC as well as top-up rebates of up to $1,200 from the City of Kamloops.

Learn more at: Kamloops.ca/GoElectric

Report an issue: 250-828-3461

For after-hours emergencies, press 1.

DRIP IRRIGATION NOW PERMITTED

While the city remains at Drought Level 5 and protecting our water supply is still vital, the City of Kamloops is now allowing the use of drip irrigation effective immediately.

Drip irrigation is a controlled watering system that allows low-pressure water to drip slowly to the roots of a plant, flower, or tree. Drip watering can either come from above or below the soil's surface.

This method of irrigation can often save more water than standard sprinkling and is most effective when run in the late evening or early morning to minimize evaporation.

The City of Kamloops would like to remind residents that watering with a sprinkler and pressure washing for aesthetic purposes remain prohibited. Washing vehicles and boats is only permitted at a commercial car wash.

For frequently asked questions and updates on current restrictions, visit: Kamloops.ca/Drought

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Strong enrolment in school district

The Kamloops-Thompson school district is seeing strong enrolment figures for the fall, which are likely to grow once confirmed later this month as students get back to classrooms in the region.

Early projections from June show 16,800 students on track to return to classrooms within the district, according to school district superintendent Rhonda Nixon.

“We get a range that can change as much as two or three hundred at the start of the year. We have typically been going up, though,” Nixon told KTW

In late August, however, that figure was even more uncertain, with a number of students put out of their homes due to wildfire-related evacuations.

As of Tuesday, Sept. 5 — the first day of the 2023-2024 school year — Nixon said the district wasn’t sure when students under evacuation orders and alerts due to the Bush Creek East fire in the Shuswap put out by the fires will be able to return to Chase secondary or Haldane elementary.

“A lot of our students ended up at evacuation centres, for example at Rayleigh and the one in Chase,” she said.

Nixon said about 29 students were found to be at evacuation centres. She said she was grateful for the support of the provincial gov-

ernment, which has provided extra buses and drivers, who will transport students wanting to go back to school from those evacuation centres.

“Personally, I just was so excited about that because school is a way of grounding sort of a life routine for kids and they have friends there,” Nixon said.

SMOKE BEING CONSIDERED

With the recent smoky skies around Kamloops, Nixon said school administrators are following guidelines developed alongside Interior Health to limit smoke exposure for children.

She said with the recent smoky years Kamloops has seen, most of the district’s principals are now very experienced on when to take action.

“I’m hopeful that the air will clear. And of course, you saw that Chase had an all clear on the weekend. So maybe we will see better air quality this week than what we had thought,” Nixon said.

ILLNESS GUIDELINES CONTINUE

With COVID-19 still lingering, Nixon said the district has maintained the same health and safety guidelines as last year, also noting the work done during the pandemic continues to pay off.

“Whether it’s sanitizer or masks, it’s just become a social norm to accept that,” she said.

Nixon said the district has a full complement of custodial staff who will continue cleaning routines in high-touch areas. In addition, she said there are improved HVAC systems in every school.

STAFFING LEVELS AND SPACE ISSUES

Another yearly startup concern is staffing levels across the district, especially in more rural communities.

Nixon said there were initially concerns about hiring in Vavenby and Blue River, but both of those areas, and Westwold elementary, now have full complements of staff.

Overcrowding continues to be an issue within the district, with many schools operating beyond their capacity. But one new facility, Parkcrest elementary, is planned to open in the spring of 2024, with kids set to make the move during the school year.

The old Parkcrest elementary school was destroyed by fire in September 2019.

Nixon said she expects the replacement school will open around March of 2024, but noted that date may change with any potential delays from contractors finishing up their work or subsequent inspections.

Once completed, students will move from their temporary school at the former George Hilliard elementary on Holt Street to the rebuilt school.

An entirely brand new school, Pineview Valley elementary, is set to open in 2026.

SEAN BRADY STAFF REPORTER sbrady@kamloopsthisweek.com

Students and staff at Ralph Bell elementary and other schools in the Kamloops-Thompson were welcomed this week as the 2023-2024 school year began.

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Misplaced blame on global students a concern

OTTAWA HAS MUSED ABOUT CAPPING INTERNATIONAL STUDENT RATES DUE TO HOUSING CRISIS

SEAN BRADY STAFF REPORTER sbrady@kamloopsthisweek.com

Amid talk of the federal government possibly capping the number of post-secondary international students coming to Canada, officials at Thompson Rivers University are concerned about misplaced blame, but not so much about the potential financial impacts that might come with a cap.

At the end of August, federal Housing Minister Sean Fraser said he may consider capping the number of international students permitted to study in the country as one possible solution to the ongoing housing crisis. Fraser also cited some cases of fraud connected to dubious private colleges.

International students make up a significant portion of revenue at the Kamloops university.

In the 2022-2023 school year, TRU collected $74 million in

tuition from international students. In the four years prior to last year, the international student tuition revenue averaged $59 million annually. By comparison, domestic student tuition has brought in an average of $39 million per year over the past five years.

Baihua Chadwick, TRU’s vicepresident in charge of international students, said she is not concerned about the financial impacts a potential cap could pose, noting the impact would be spread across the entire country.

“We don’t really know if that was a one-off comment or if it’s policy. So far, we haven’t seen any indication that would become a policy,” Chadwick told KTW. “When it comes down to the impact on TRU, I don’t see a major impact.”

Last year, TRU received 5,930 applications from international students and admitted 5,022 of those who applied, with an acceptance rate of 84.6 per cent. For

domestic students, there were 4,699 applications, with 3,462 accepted (a 73 per cent acceptance rate).

International students pay a bit less than double the tuition — $10,271 for a full 15-credit course load. Domestic students pay $5,542.

Last year saw application and admission rates at their highest levels in recent years. Chadwick attributed that increase to a number of factors, including the university’s efforts to recover from the pandemic and the federal government’s push to bring 1.5-million new immigrants to the country by 2025.

TRU welcomes students from a wide variety of countries, though demographics have shifted in recent years, adding more students from China and fewer from India. Its top 10 countries last year include India, Nigeria, China, Iran, Bangladesh, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

While it remains to be seen whether an international student cap will be imposed, Chadwick said she is concerned about the impacts in the interim, with immigrants receiving blame for a housing crisis known to stem from many different issues.

“With all this talk about blaming international students as the driver for the housing crisis, and then seeing capping international students as a solution to the housing crisis, there is a huge danger and there is a risk to negative impact to Canada, to TRU and to Kamloops, for people to neglect the real solution,” Chadwick said.

Chadwick said she is worried about racism stemming from the blaming of international students. She said that, like everyone seeking housing in Canada, international students are actually victims of the crisis, too.

“Even if you drive them out, if you cap them, the housing will still be there. They are not the driver,

What is a Locke d-In Plan?

When you leave an employer who provided a Re gistered Pension Plan (RPP), it t y picall y re sult s in moving the commu ted value to what is called a "Locked-In" Plan The intention of a pension is to provide income for li fe once you retire Similarl y, Locked-In plans have limit s as to how quickl y funds can be drawn ou t to last throughou t retirement .

Plan Jurisdiction

Depending on where you worked and/or the industr y, locked-in funds are governed by di fferent pension rule s or jurisdic tions

For ex ample , pension plans administered by bank s are governed by Federal pension plan rule s re gardle ss of a plan member s province of work For this ar ticle , we will highlight some of the rule s around BC and federall y le gislated plans as the y tend to be the mo st common one s we see

The t y pe s of pension plans governed by BC le gislation include Locked-In Retirement Account s (LIR A) and L i fe Income Funds (LIF ) With a few exceptions , one cannot withdraw mone y from their LIR A be fore the y retire Howe ver, one of the way s to withdraw mone y from a LIR A is to conver t it into a LIF

Federall y le gislated pension plans include Locked-In RSPs (LRSP), L i fe Income Funds (LIF ), Re stric ted Locked-In Savings Plans (RL SP) and Re stric ted LIFs (RLIF ) Howe ver, due to

ar ticle space , we will not elaborate on the se t y pe s of plans More info can be found at : o sfi-b si f gc ca

The se jurisdic tions set the minimum retirement age , unlocking provisions , sur vivorship rule s , and how much can be withdrawn each year (t y picall y a percentage) Unlocking re fers to the abilit y to remove funds ou t side the re stric tions of the account Some unlocked funds can be withdrawn as tax able income , while other unlocked funds can roll over to an RSP, RIF or annuit y on a tax de ferred basis

We t y picall y recommend unlocking funds when po ssible Howe ver, for spendthri ft s , the y may be better ser ved to leave funds locked-in

The table below shows an over view of the current BC and Federal unlocking rule s . The se rule s are subjec t to change , so alway s check for the mo st up -to - date info

they are actually a victim of the housing crisis,” she said.

Recent figures released by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation show Kamloops’ vacancy rate hovering at around one per cent, making housing scarce for those looking to move house or come to the area.

In recent years, TRU has made a push for more housing, purchasing the property formerly known as Upper College Heights and developing it into a new neighbourhood it calls the East Village. Construction is currently underway there to add another 148 units that will be available for rental.

In total since 2019, Chadwick said the university has added (or is currently adding) more than 1,600 beds to its housing inventory. That includes the 114-unit special temporary housing it created in 2022 at its West Gate at the corner of University Drive and McGill Road. Those units have already been filled for the start of this school year.

Spouse s and common law par tners have spec i fic right s under the var ying pension le gislations which often require their written consent prior to plan transfer and/or that the y be named as a bene fic iar y to the locked-in plan

Withdrawing Funds

Similar to an RSP, locked-in funds generall y must be rolled over into a LIF by the end of the year the plan holder turns 7 1 There are pre scribed minimum and max imum amount s that can be withdrawn as tax able income from a LIF each year that generall y increase s with age , providing you with a range of income to choo se from

E x ample : A 65-year- old would need to withdraw at least 4 0% of their LIF in 2023 (same as RIF minimum) under both federal and BC rule s Howe ver, the max imum withdrawal rate s di ffer The BC governed LIF has a max limit of 7 4% whereas a federall y governed LIF limit s the max withdrawal to 5 8%

BC le gislated LIFs have an added feature where you can withdraw a higher amount than the pre scribed max imum i f the LIF earns a higher inve stment return in the pre vious year

What Gets Transferre d

If you leave a De fined Bene fit Pension Plan, there is usuall y a tax-sheltered por tion of the commu ted value that must be transferred into a locked-in plan A separate tax able/cash por tion often can be transferred to your RSP i f you have available RSP room Your pension provider t y picall y provide s you with this break ou t

For a De fined Contribu tion Plan, the entire market value is usuall y rolled over into a locked-in plan

When to draw funds and how much to draw will var y based on your personal c ircumstance s . We t y picall y advocate max imizing withdrawals from a LIF to tr y and get funds ou t of the plan, provided there are no major tax issue s with doing so.

A s alway s , given the complex itie s of the se account s , we recommend working with a quali fied advisor who can advise on the be st path based on your personal c ircumstance s .

Until nex t time Invest Well L ive Well

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Letter grades remain only for grades 10-12

SEAN BRADY STAFF REPORTER

This year’s report cards may look a bit different as B.C. transitions further away from letter grades, moving to its new proficiency scale.

Students from grades 4 to 9 will now be assessed based on a four-part proficiency scale, leaving letter grades A to F and related percentages out of the equation.

Students will now see written feedback alongside a ranking on the scale, which includes assessments of “emerging,” “developing,” “proficient” and “extending.”

The change may be no surprise to some Kamloops families, however, as the district has been using the system as part of a pilot program since 2018, while Kindergarten to Grade 3 students were already assessed using a proficiency scale.

“We were one of 13 districts out of 60 that took part in a pilot study,” KamloopsThompson school district superintendent Rhonda Nixon said.

That study started with a group of 15 to 20 teachers and, by year three, every Kindergarten to Grade 7 school in the district had opted in to the pilot.

Students in grades 10 to 12 will still receive letter grades in order to meet post-secondary

entry requirements.

Nixon welcomes the shift, noting the new assessments are a more reliable indicator of what a student has learned.

“It makes sense to students that you cannot rely on numerical grades for everything you assess,” she said. “And in fact, really, a numerical grade, it’s subject to change and it’s not precise.”

Under the proficiency scale, Nixon said, students will come to understand their accomplishments beyond a grade or percentage.

Darcy Martin, president of the Kamloops-Thompson Teachers’ Association, also hailed the change as an evolution in teaching and learning.

“If you think about a percentage, you might get a B in a letter grade and 80 per cent, or something. But that doesn’t really tell you that

perhaps the student didn’t do very well initially and, in the end, had a fantastic grasp, and it just averaged out to a B,” she said.

Parents can expect to see descriptive comments alongside the proficiency scale rating, which should be valuable to parents and students alike.

“You’ll have descriptive comments at secondary, in that Grade 8 or Grade 9 area and up that you didn’t have so much before,” Martin said, noting the scale is not unfamiliar to the region’s teachers and the transition is expected to go smoothly.

Those descriptions, however, when multiplied by 22 or 30 students per classroom, each with multiple subjects, can make for a lot of work.

“That is the one area of concern that we have at the union, that takes a lot of time,” Martin said.

Following a separation, a parent may wish to relocate to a new communit y with their child or children. A proposed relocation after separation can be among the mos t emotional issues that families deal with.

Under the Family Law Act, cer tain requirements must be met before relocation occurs, including 60 days’ written notice to the other parent

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INSTEAD OF LETTER GRADES, STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 9 WILL BE ASSESSED AS ‘EMERGING,’‘DEVELOPING,’ ‘PROFICIENT’ AND ‘EXTENDING’

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Pineview school planning continues

The KamloopsThompson board of education has advocated for a new school in Pineview Valley due to notable enrolment growth and space pressures in schools in the southwest sector of the city.

On Feb. 22, the Ministry of Education and Child Care announced funding for a new school in Pineview Valley. At that time, the board had been working with the McGowan future growth planning committee to problem solve what could be done if space pressures continued at McGowan Park elementary, which is 60 per cent above capacity.

The board of education is looking forward to the much-needed opportunity to have families experience the opening of the new Pineview Valley school in 2026.

We are especially excited about this unique location because it is near Python Lake, which is known for its natural beauty, protected species (painted turtle), and varied plants (mariposa lilies, yarrow and giant wildrye) and animals (a variety of butterflies, songbirds and ducks, as well as deer and many small mammals).

This location opens up so many opportunities for land-based learning and outdoor education and we are excited to be part of the development of this school.

The board initiated the Pineview Valley community engagement committee, with representatives from Tk’emlps te Secwépemc, the Aboriginal Education Council, the KamloopsThompson Teachers’ Association,

CUPE 3500, the District Parent Advisory Council, the City of Kamloops, the Ministry of Education and Child Care and the Pineview Valley community.

We have worked with Station One Architects and school district staff to review and provide feedback on draft plans for the new school. We aim to meet in a cycle of gathering feedback, working on plans to respond to feedback, then bringing plans back to the group.

The goal is to truly collaborate by listening to concerns and coproblem solving.

The themes from the first Pineview Valley community engagement meeting were reported to the board on May 15, at the regular public board meeting and included:

•Importance of diverse indoor and outdoor space;

• Flexible, adaptable spaces: ensuring multi-use spaces and rooms;

• Beauty of the lake and trails: using nature to teach;

• Neighbourhood learning centre: expand gym, add an Aboriginal

education room and add a beforeand after-school care room;

• Pedagogies: active student engagement;

• Facilities and grounds: ensure accessibility;

• Storage: make sure there is enough

In meeting with other partner groups, including the Ministry of Forests, the Ministry of Environment and the Kamloops Naturalist Club, the following themes were shared:

• Maintain the look and feel of the natural environment as much as possible;

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• Provide an appropriate development setback from riparian areas;

• Provide natural vegetation for the relocated Python Creek stream channel;

• Naturalize the west end of the site as much as possible to offset some of the natural features that will be removed;

• Ensure that students are safe while also having access to the natural environment;

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The Kamloops-Thompson board of education looks forward to continuing to collaborate and engage with community partners through the committee as we look forward to opening Pineview Valley elementary in 2026. (For a more detailed version of this column, go online to sd73. bc.ca/pineview-valley.)

Heather Grieve is chair of the Kamloops-Thompson (School District 73) board of education. SD73 columns appear monthly in Kamloops This Week and online at kamloopsthisweek.com.

This rendering shows what the new Pineview Valley elementary is projected to look like once it opens in 2026. STATION ONE ARCHITECTS IMAGE

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

RHETORIC WILL NOT SOLVE PROBLEM

Editor:

The lack of housing for Canadians seems to be the latest political football.

Developers borrow money to build, banks raise interest rates and loans cost more, which means housing costs more.

DITCH THE WOOD CHIPS

Editor: I live in Batchelor Heights and have some concerns about work taking place on the playground in Saddleback Park.

The city has hired a landscape company to update the playground, which is a welcome addition. My concern is that crews removed all of the pea gravel to do the work, which is typical; however, they have replaced this with wood chips.

These wood chips are highly flammable and we live in a drought-ridden city. Another known issue with wood chips is that they attract ants, which is not conducive with kids playing in that space. The wood chips/sawdust

will be clinging to the kids’ clothes and hair and, ultimately, enter our homes.

These wood chips will continue to dry in the summer months and become more flammable.

All it would take is someone to accidentally discard a cigarette. Even glass has been known to ignite dry items through reflection from the sun. The areas around the park are very dry and there are a gullies on two sides that can lead to a runaway fire down to many homes and to Westsyde road.

I would suggest crews remove the wood chips and return the pea gravel.

Thomas Gibson Kamloops

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WE ASKED:

What are your thoughts on how the government handled this year’s wildfires?

That’s not even factoring in the profits expected by investors or the ever-increasing cost of building permits and infrastructure.

In real life, there will be more

people than ever living in marginal housing, in their cars, in tents, in shelters and on sidewalks.

Meanwhile, the cost of food is unlikely to go down. Planet-wide drought due to climate change will mean less arable land and fewer crops harvested per acre.

The theory of higher interest rates controlling inflation is always a balancing act.

The more taxpayers have to pay for housing, food, utilities

and health care, the less they will spend on holidays, consumer goods, restaurants and entertainment.

The only growth industry will be food banks and non-profit societies.

Political promises are just that — promises. Rhetoric will never change anything unless followed by appropriate and timely actions.

EXCELLENT CARE AT ROYAL INLAND HOSPITAL

Editor:

I would like to report some positive news on the hospital and health-care front.

I recently returned home from undergoing major surgery at Royal Inland Hospital, followed by a two-day stay in a surgical ward, and I felt that I had excellent care and treatment from all the staff members I encountered throughout my entire journey through the surgery and recovery process.

From check-in through surgery, recovery and post-recovery care, every person who did something

RESULTS:

Firefighters have done their best 49% (461 votes)

Residents must be allowed to help 25% (231 votes)

Firefighters need to attack sooner 18% (171 votes)

Communication has been lacking 8% (79 votes)

for me showed care, concern and dedication — and always with a smile and a welcoming and positive attitude.

In the ward, I was greeted by everyone and felt throughout that the tone was one of welcome and care.

While there are unquestionably challenges in the health-care system, there are also very good things happening and I am very grateful to the people who looked after me.

Francis Barnett Kamloops

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The playground in Saddleback Park in Batchelor Heights. THOMAS GIBSON PHOTO

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING School District No. 73 Business Company

The School District No 73 Business Company will conduct its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 1:00pm, at the School Board Office, 1383 9th Avenue, Kamloops, BC, and via ZOOM

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LOCAL NEWS

Noble Creek options reviewed by council

MICHAEL POTESTIO STAFF REPORTER michael@kamloopsthisweek.com

Kamloops council is mulling options on the fate of the Noble Creek Irrigation System (NCIS).

Council reviewed options at a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 5 — following a site visit to the NCIS on Aug. 22 — designed to keep the irrigation system operational in 2024. Those options include purchasing property impacted by emergency riprap placed around the NCIS this spring, the city seeking a release against potential claims caused by keeping emergency riprap from potentially impacted properties or decommissioning only portions of the NCIS equipment.

Following a marathon meeting on Aug. 15 with NCIS customers, council decided to pause its planned decommissioning of the irrigation system that draws water from the North Thompson River for 41 Westsyde properties while investigating options to keep the system operational until the end of the 2024 growing season. Members of the newly formed Noble Creek Irrigation Society — consisting of various farmers who depend on the irrigation system — have been working with the city on extending the shelf life of the NCIS to give customers more time to plan their future irrigating setup.

SITE VISIT INDICATES RIP RAP NEEDS REMOVAL

Council voted to decommission the NCIS in May due to erosion issues along the bank where the intake is located. Some $3 million, previously earmarked to upgrade and keep the system going until 2028 is now set to be dolled out to NCIS customers based on property size. The fate of the riprap placed around the NCIS to combat freshet is the main hurdle in keeping the system operational for longer.

The site visit on Aug. 22 included representatives from the municipality, including Mayor Reid

Hamer-Jackson and the engineering consultant who oversaw the riprap work, the society — believed to represent 24 of 41 users of the NCIS — and its consultant and a Ministry of Forests Water Management Branch representative.

According to the council report, the forest ministry representative explained it is believed the emergency rip rap is creating a negative impact on other properties along the river, which is the largest hurdle in getting an extension approved for the emergency works around the NCIS. The perceived negative impact is based on riverbank erosion occurring upstream and the alteration of natural river flow caused by the NCIS intake, which is creating a back eddy for downstream properties.

Back eddies are places in a river where currents reverse direction and flow upstream.

The group discussed a number of options during the site visit.The ones described in the report as options three and 3a, involves only a the intake of the NCIS being dismantled ahead of the 2024 irrigation system and a new, temporary intake placed elsewhere along the river.

The cost to decommission these portions of the NCIS is pegged at about $1.49 million. The society will also be requesting from council funding from the city to use for consulting work.

OPTIONS ON THE TABLE

If council chooses option three, the city will dismantle portions of the NCIS at risk to flood waters — the intake structure, the deep buried gravity main connecting the intake and the pumphouse, the settling basins, the pump house, the hydro connections as well as capping the distribution main at a location unlikely to be impacted by continued erosion.

The city would also apply to the Ministry of Forests to allow a temporary pump placed to be placed along the riverbank for 2024 to supply water into the distribution sys-

tem and a new service level would then need to be developed prior to the 2024 irrigation season.

That option, however, would require the city hiring four fulltime employees to monitor the temporary pumping 24/7 as temporary pumping can be challenging given the turbidity of the North Thompson, the report stated. The city would hire an irrigation company to help complete the work, and said company may be able to operate the system on the city’s behalf.

In option 3a, the city would decommission the at-risk portion of the NCIS, and portion its water license to the 41 customers some, or all, of which would then form a water user community. That community would then need to purchase the remainder of the NCIS from the city and acquire the temporary pump and approval to operate the NCIS. Decommissioning payments previously earmarked for NCIS users could be pooled by the Noble Creek Irrigation Society participating in a water user community to purchase and operate the temporary pump.

This option would also Gove NCIS users who want to pursue their own intake to do so with their portion of the license, while others who prefer the payout, could pursue that as well.

Option two involves the city seeking a release against all potential claims caused by the extension of the emergency works from properties that may be impacted by the riprap. With the release, the provincial government may be able to consider extension of the emergency works, but the city would need to further asses any remaining liability.

Option one, according to the report, would involve the city buying properties potentially impacted by the emergency rip rap and demolishing at least one existing residence to remove the liability and negative impact created by the emergency works remaining in place.

North Shuswap residents prepare to go home

North Shuswap residents are preparing to return to their communities after the Bush Creek East wildfire swept through last month.

The Columbia-Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) has organizing opportunities for residents to see their properties and lost structures on Tuesday, Sept. 5, for Celista and area and on Wednesday, Sept. 6, in the Scotch Creek and Lee Creek areas.

Following those tours, the CSRD will begin to downgrade evacuation orders.

Beginning at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, the evacuation order for the Celista and Magna Bay areas will be downgraded to an alert. Beginning at 4 p.m. that day, Scotch Creek and Lee Creek areas will go from order to alert. At 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Lower East Adams Lake and Tsútswecw Park areas will be downgraded from order to alert.

The CSRD is asking people not to arrive early to return, as it could create congestion. Emergency support

services will remain in place after evacuation orders are downgraded for a short time to allow people to come after the initial congestion has cleared up. Non-locals are asked to stay away from the area.

As of Sept. 4, there were 176 structures known to be lost to the fire, while another 50 structures sustained partial damage. The fire has left significant damage behind, which the regional district said has created dangerous conditions.

Ash pits, holes in the ground filled with ash and potentially hot embers that collapse under weight are in the areas, as are danger trees and hazardous particles in the air.

No one should enter burned structures or burned forested areas, as buildings may give off toxic dust, chemicals, wires and sharp objects and forest hazards will remain for years, reads the update. Water should not be consumed until testing has been done.

There is still some rank 1 fire behaviour in the area and the blaze continues to burn deep underground, said the CSRD.

Cooler temperatures and possible

showers this week will help firefighting efforts in the area.

Refrigerator and freezer disposal is available in Sorrento, Anglemont and St. Ives. If a resident thinks their appliance is unsafe to open or has been instructed to discard it, the CSRD recommends first checking with an insurance provider, then taping the doors shut and labelling the appliance “contaminated” in large print. Transport the refrigerator or freezer to:

• Sorrento: Skimikin Transfer Station (Friday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or Salmon Arm landfill (every day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

• Anglemont and St. Ives: Properties outside the evacuation order zones can be brought to the Ross Creek Store (6929 SquilaxAnglemont Rd.)

• Contact John Dyck with Christian Aid Ministries at 250-5170075 for help moving appliances.

Emergency support services is at the Fairfield Inn and Suites, 790-16 St. NE in Salmon Arm, and is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day. Contact 250-833-3360 and 250-833-3396 to inquire about donations.

No growth in Ross Moore Lake fire

Cooler weather and some precipitation have helped BC Wildfire Service crews in their battle against the 11,000-hectare Ross Moore Lake wildfire south of Kamloops. Crews continue to patrol the fires perimeter along Frogmore Creek, supported by aerial resources as needed. Danger tree assessment and falling is being conducted in that area.

Crews continue to work the

east flank, directly attacking the fires edge to the south. Much of the work in all areas of the fire consists of mop-up and patrol.

All evacuation orders related to the fire have been lifted and, as of Tuesday, Sept. 5, 354 properties in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District remain under an evacuation alert.

Updates on the fire are online at kamloopsthisweek.com.

REBECCA WILLSON SALMON ARM OBSERVER

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Long wait expected for needed road projects

MICHAEL POTESTIO STAFF REPORTER michael@kamloopsthisweek.com

It could take nearly two decades before the majority of new provincial roadway priorities for the Kamloops area come to fruition.

That’s what city council heard from a Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) representative presenting the final phase of the province’s Kamloops Area

Transportation Strategy on Aug. 29.

The ministry has been engaged with the project since August 2022, hearing widespread agreement from the public on the major issues with provincial roadways through town, particularly traffic congestion along Highway 1 through Valleyview and at Highway 5 intersections, as well as safety concerns for pedestrians and cyclists.

(In fact, Highway 1 in

Valleyview features the first traffic light on the TransCanada Highway from its beginning in Victoria.)

Scott Cramer, MOTI’s project manager for the Kamloops Area Transportation Strategy, told council the study has yielded 10 priority projects the ministry will recommend to the provincial government for capital funding under the themes of roads, transit, active transportation and integrated planning.

Under roads, there are

four identified projects, including two studies: an East Shuswap Road study examining short and long-term road safety and mobility improvements and a study examining the possibility of a truckclimbing lane on Highway 1 to the Peterson Creek Bridge.

Two other projects identified are a highway wayfinding review examining adding signage along Highway 1 and designing safety improvements to the right turn on and off Highway 1 and Rivers Street.

For active transportation, Cramer said the ministry wants to improve the Battle Street off-ramp with new signs and pavement markings and wants to improve an on-ramp for cyclists exiting Highway 1.

Cramer when funding for the rest of the projects would be in place, to which Cramer said the ministry would do its best to lobby for it, which was followed by Coun. Margot Middleton asking where in the queue Kamloops resides.

“Probably got every region coming to the government with dollars that need to be allocated. Are we top of the pile? Bottom of the pile?

Middle?” Middleton asked, to which Cramer said he did not know as that was up to the ministry’s executive.

Coun. Katie Neustaeter said there must be some timeline for when the city would know if funding is successful for these projects, noting Kamloops has waited too long for critical infrastructure improvements.

ment had plans to upgrade East Shuswap Road in the summer of 2023.

According to Wiltse’s sister, Jamie Wiltse, only one, small red triangle marked the pothole, right at its location at the time of the crash.

“She would be alive today if this road was properly maintained,” Wiltse said in a statement given to KTW following the fatal crash.

The pothole was later filled with gravel.

COUNCIL CONCERNS ADDRESSED IN PLAN

The Copper Island Swim committee would like to thank our sponsors, Runner Sole, Progressive Step, Brooks, Kamloops This Week, Gillespie Lawyers; as well as the community of Scotch Creek and Provincial Park

We anticipated a fabulous day of swimming, competition, community, and sport on the beautiful shores and water of Shuswap Lake on September 9, just two weeks from now In light of the sweeping movement of wildfires into the Scotch Creek community and the devastation community members have experienced, it is evident that the swim must be postponed until next year.

Open water swimmers are athletes finely-tuned to the nuance of water and the spirit of nature, and there is no way a swim celebration of this sort can take place when so many of the surrounding community are in distress

The committee would like to extend their heartfelt care towards Scotch Creek and would like to contribute profit and/or donations from next year’s swim to the Scotch Creek community. More thought and communication will come forth from our swimming collective as to the best way we can help care for a place we all appreciate so much

Kind thoughts and care, The Copper Island Committee

The ministry has also earmarked improving active transportation connections across overpasses along Highway 1 and bridges over the Thompson River.

Under integrated planning, Cramer said the ministry wants to develop two detailed plans to make improvements along Highway 1 through Valleyview and at Highway 5.

For transit, Cramer said the ministry intends to review adding amenities to bus stops and exchanges, including weather shelters, bicycle parking, lighting and benches. It also wants to conduct a planning study identifying potential locations for regional mobility hubs.

Cramer noted twice during his presentation that the projects — aside from the East Shuswap Road and wayfinding studies — do not yet have provincial dollars committed to them.

Coun. Kelly Hall asked

“It took someone dying a horrendous death on East Shuswap Road to begin to get funding to fix that. The warnings had come over and over for years, just like in Valleyview,” Neustaeter said. “Do we have any kind of timeline?”

Cramer said addressing traffic congestion on the Valleyview corridor and right turn on and off Highway 1 and River Street would be shorter-term announcements.

As for the other eight issues?

“It could be 10, 15 years,” Cramer said.

Alexis Wiltse, 38, died on East Shuswap Road in May of this year when she hit a large pothole while riding her motorcycle. East Shuswap Road runs through the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc reserve and its maintenance is the responsibility of the provincial government.

In April 2022, KTW reported that the provincial govern-

There were numerous questions for Cramer during his presentation of the Kamloops Area Transportation Strategy — and most seemed to be addressed in the 10 priority projects.

Coun. Mike O’Reilly criticized a portion of Cramer’s report as being too vague when it mentioned improving efficiency of traffic through Valleyview. O’Reilly said there is much concern among business owners in Valleyview over what that efficiency may look like, such as if some intersections would be closed.

Cramer said that wording was kept vague on purpose as the Valleyview plan will first involve engaging with the municipality and business owners in the area.

Coun. Bill Sarai asked when the Red Bridge may see a total overhaul in improvements as opposed to patchwork. Cramer said crews have been doing patchwork on the bridge to “get to an opportunity where we can put a major investment into it.”

He said the bridge will be included in the aforementioned active transportation study.

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IT’S IMPORTANT TO TALK ABOUT SUICIDE

In advance of World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept.10, KTW sat down with Rebecca Sanford, Linda Bailey and Shawna Salwach.

Rebecca is a professor of social work at Thompson Rivers University and runs a weekly support group for families dealing with loss by suicide.

Linda and Shawna both lost their adult sons to suicide within the past few years.

Shawna’s son, Nolan, ended his life on June 29, 2020. He was 19 years old.

“Everyone is experiencing the grief in their own way,” Shawna said.

“Having a space where you can come and talk to strangers, but strangers who eventually become like friends — it’s been a miracle. We lost Nolan in the pandemic and so we were isolated already. I spent a year completely at home, so isolated from everything, then I stumbled across this group and I think I’ve been part of it for like a year now. And honestly, I feel like a completely different person just from being able to have people understand and being able to share thoughts that maybe you just can’t share with other people. It’s been amazing and I’m so thankful.”

It was two years after Nolan’s death — in the summer of 2022 — that Shawna found the support group.

“I’m very appreciative,” she said. “Just the learning and the acceptance and to have somewhere where you can go where you don’t feel that stigma. But I don’t like it. I don’t want to go there. We always say it’s the group you never want to be part of, but thank God we have each other. Honestly, it’s been a lifeline.”

Linda’s son, Mason, died by suicide on Nov. 13, 2019, at the age of 21.

“It’s being a part of that group, it’s a validation that you don’t get from anybody else because nobody else can relate to a loss by suicide,” Linda said. “It’s tragic. It’s sudden. There’s

so much attached. There are so many layers that when we’re in our group and we talk about things that seem absolutely ridiculous and then everybody in the room is practically, ‘No, I feel the same way. I agree. I have been there.’ It’s that validation and that support because even when I went to a loss of child group, I didn’t fit in there. It was not relatable. It was different. People had lost their children to maybe a car accident or to an illness. Yes, mental health is an illness, but it’s different when you die by suicide. It is here where we get our support.”

Shawna concurred, noting she attended various therapy groups, none of which “quite hit the mark the same.”

About two decades ago, Rebecca was working as a clinical social worker in Ohio and was dating Sean, a fellow clinical social worker. Six months into their relationship, on Jan. 2, 2007, Sean died by suicide.

Those were the days before social media, so Rebecca tried to find something, anything, and came across a group close to where she lived in Cleveland at the time. A year later, the group’s facilitators, both of whom were profes-

Creating Hope Through Action

Sunday, Sept. 10, is World Suicide Prevention Day, with an event planned for McArthur Island between noon and 2 p.m.

The weekend walk, under the theme “Creating Hope Through Action,” will feature resource sharing, messages of hope and information on suicide awareness and decreasing stigma. There will also be counsellors on site, while the first 150 attendees will receive a t-shirt featuring artwork created by a member of the Kamloops Suicide Loss Support Group who took up watercolour painting as part of her healing process.

sional counsellors, stepped down and Rebecca stepped in to keep the group running.

In 2010, Rebecca started a doctoral program in social work and wanted to focus specifically on suicide bereavement, so she attended the University of Kentucky, which had an expert in bereavement. In Kentucky, Rebecca conducted research on suicide and suicide bereavement and facilitated a support group there before relocating to Kamloops.

While there may be other, short-term bereavement groups in the city, Rebecca offers a continuous weekly drop-in support group.

“Certainly, there are things that you can get from a short term, like a six- or eight- or 12-week group,” Rebecca said. “But I think that grief is not something that you wrap up neatly in six or eight weeks. Because it shifts and changes so much over time, what you need from a group or from therapeutic experiences at month one is very different from what you need at six months and then at a year and at two years, at three years, at four years.”

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The event’s guest speaker is Sally Martin, who is working on a documentary, Black Light Unveiled, Choose the Power Within You, about  the stigma around seeking help with mental-health and substance-use issues. Her own mentalhealth struggle is part of the film.

Rebecca Sanford is a professor of social work at Thompson Rivers University and runs the suicide loss support group. It is free to attend and she plans to expand offerings in the next few months. For more information, visit the Kamloops Suicide Loss Support Group’s Facebook page.

Linda Bailey lost her 21-year-old son, Mason, to suicide in 2019. She believes part of reducing the stigma is talking about suicide.

“People don’t normally like to even say the word ‘suicide’ It’s not a comfortable word,” she said. “I think it’s important to be able to talk about it and be honest and have those conversations with people because you just never know. what people are carrying with them.”

Shawna Salwach lost her son, Nolan, 19, to suicide in 2020. She, too, is urging people to talk about the issue.

“I think the prevention piece, well, it has its place and we all would wish that suicide could be preventable. That would be lovely,” she said. “But it’s more all the other things — the talking, the accepting, the understanding, the just being there for each other.”

Mason Bailey (left) and Nolan Salwach both died by suicide and their mothers are involved in this year’s campaign to speak out about suicide and end the stigma surrounding it.

CHRISTOPHER FOULDS KTW EDITOR editor@kamloopsthisweek.com

Suicide does not mean family, friends failed

“When new people come, they see people who are three and four years out and it’s like, ‘Oh, I can survive this. There’s hope here,’” Rebecca said.

“It’s absolutely devastating and tragic and life-altering. And also there’s hope for being able to live through it.”

Shawna said she is now “out.”

“When this happened, you think it’s unsurvivable,” she said. “I was going to board up the house and I told my mom I would come out in five to 10 years. That’s what it felt like. And look, here I am. But yes, I guess that is the big thing that I would just want to share, that it’s such a life-altering experience.”

Linda said being in a support group is important as it illustrates that the stories of those lost to suicide, and those they left behind, are unique.

“But we all have lost a loved one to suicide and that’s what brings us together,” she said. “In this group, even though our stories are different, our loss is so similar and being part of that with each other to encourage each other and support each other is really the key.”

The stories are different, but the pain is universal.

Linda said Mason struggled for most of his life, had been admitted to hospital, had periods of psychosis and was the subject of risk assessments. Conversely, Shawna said there were no signs with Nolan. He was attending university and one day he simply disappeared.

“We talked about suicide briefly when he came out of the hospital and still it was such a shock to lose him to suicide,” Linda said, “Even though his struggle was right there in our world

and our every day and his every day and he’d been in the hospital, it was still just a complete shock that he died by suicide. So, I wished I’d been able to talk about it more. I didn’t know enough.”

Linda said Mason was loved and supported, but noted mental-health issued were still “on the back burner. “People really didn’t talk about it a lot and it was hard to find resources often.”

Like Mason, Shawna said Nolan had love and support.

“Nolan had an intact family growing up. He had all the supports in the world. He had a job. We always checked in. He said he was doing fine,” Shawna said.” He was, you know, going to university, he seemed to have plans for the future and then one day he just vanished.”

Shawna said everyone’s journey is different, noting suicide awareness is not a simple checklist of symptoms.

“I would love to see a world where we can talk about these things with our kids, just like we have certain talks about when kids are teenagers,” she said. Unfortunately, I’ve learned now that I never thought to ask specifically about suicide and it shouldn’t be a horrible word because it’s not putting the idea in someone’s head who is doing OK or who’s not doing OK, for that matter. I hope that we can make those sort of changes in the future where it’s just a thing we all talk about, we all know about it, we all understand it, so we have a chance to move forward in a different direction.”

Linda agrees that education is key and believes discussion of suicide should be in the classrooms alongside topics such as sexual health

and avoiding gang life.

“I work in a middle school and hear how kids talk about things and they think suicide is actually just a joke. From my understanding of what I hear, they’re so desensitized in their world of video games and all the graphics and stuff,” she said. “They’ll just throw it out there, like in a general conversation, but there’s absolutely no understanding and no concept of actually what suicide means. I would love it for schools to have an education piece and put it out there and be a part of educating kids about the reality of suicide and having that conversation the right information so they understand what it means.”

Shawna said talk of prevention is a two-edged sword, acknowledging that people want to be mindful of signs.

“But for a survivor, when you lose someone to suicide, prevention feels quite painful because it makes you feel like you’ve missed something and you add your own guilt of things. I understand we all want to be mindful of prevention and be mindful of signs, but it does really sting as a survivor because some of us, you know, even if you see the signs, it’s still shocking. There are no words that can really explain.”

Rebecca said that while there are things that can be done toward prevention, the reality is the issue is so complex and complicated. When someone dies by suicide, she said, it doesn’t necessarily mean that friends and family have failed them.

“Certainly, sometimes there are gaps and things that we miss and it’s equally as true that there are times when people do everything that they can and it still, unfortunately, ends in any suicide.”

Shawna and Linda were asked to offer some words about their sons:

Shawna: “Nolan’s life was so much more than how he died. He was deeply loved, cherished and is missed every day by many. Despite our family being on this very unexpected and unwanted life journey, we will forever honour him by living out loud in a way that he was unable to. We will also grieve out loud, to open the door to conversations about sensitive topics like suicide to hopefully help others feel less isolated and alone.”

Linda: “He was not a burden. His life was worth living for. People having suicidal thoughts or ideation may think that their family and friends are better off without them, but I can tell you that is absolutely the farthest from the truth. The pain of losing someone you love to suicide is like no other pain. Mason’s life was worth it. Every life is worth it. I will never get the chance to tell him that again.”

Simple actions can make a difference

September 10 is recognized internationally as World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), a day to promote understanding about suicide and inspire people to take action to make a difference.

This year’s theme, “Creating Hope Through Action” is a call to take big and small actions to prevent suicide, which is the ninth-leading cause of death in Canada overall and the second-leading cause of death for those under age 24. Suicide is complex and, if we’re being honest, it often evokes uncomfortable feelings.

It can be difficult to know where to start, so here are simple actions you can take to contribute to the cause:

• Learn more about suicide and consider the language you use to talk about it. Suicide is still highly stigmatized, which makes it hard to talk about suicide and suicide loss. You can take action by examining your beliefs about suicide and how they show up in your life.

For example, the term “committed suicide” comes from a time when

suicide was considered a crime and it perpetuates the stigma around suicide. Instead, use the term “died by suicide” — it’s direct, factual and nonstigmatizing.

• Attend an event in the community. Connecting with others can be a meaningful way to raise awareness about suicide and find a supportive community. Consider attending our event on Sunday, Sept. 10, from noon to 2 p.m. on McArthur Island.

• Light a candle by a window at 8 p.m. on Sept. 10. People around the world will light candles at that time on WSPD as a sign of light in the darkness. The candle shines as a beacon of hope for those who are thinking about suicide, those who are affected by the suicidal thoughts of someone they care about and those who are impacted by suicide loss.

• Wear an orange and yellow ribbon. Wearing a ribbon is a small action you can take to show your support for suicide prevention. The colours symbolize the flame of a candle — hope and light in the midst of darkness.

• Donate to suicide prevention causes. Suicide prevention organiza-

tions, such as Talk Suicide and the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention, advocate for better policies and services and provide information and resources for those in need.

• “Reach in” to someone who might be struggling. A leading theory of suicide suggests people often experience suicidal thoughts when two difficult feelings occur at the same time: a sense of disconnection from others and feeling as though they are a burden on people they care about the most.

It’s common for people in emotional pain to feel isolated and alone, even when surrounded by family and friends. Rather than expecting people in pain to reach out, it’s important that we “reach in” as concerned family and friends.

However, fear often prevents

us from taking action — fear of not knowing what to say, fear of putting the idea in their head (the research finds that this is not true) and fear of not knowing how to respond if someone says they are suicidal. While bringing it up can be difficult, you can simply start with, “I know you’ve been going through a lot lately. I want you to know I’m concerned about you.”

Many times, being heard and feeling connected can help promote a sense of hope. You don’t have to have all of the answers, but you should be prepared to help find resources and information, if needed.

• Focus on life and help someone create a life worth living. While it is important to raise awareness about suicide, we can’t forget to talk about life. Take action by sharing messages of hope and healing whenever you talk about suicide.

Do something in your community to promote life and the hope for a better future, such as planting a tree, volunteering or simply connecting with someone you care about. Consider what you can do to create a sense of community and encourage people to get involved in activities that are

meaningful and life sustaining. If this is a difficult day for you or perhaps a reminder of your own struggle with suicidal thoughts or the loss of a loved one, please know that you are not alone. Finding a community, or even simply another individual, who understands can be life-changing.

FIND SUPPORT:

• For immediate crisis support anywhere in B.C.: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433);

• For youth anywhere in Canada – 1-800-668-6868, text CONNECT to 686868, and find more chat options at www.kidshelpphone.ca

• Kamloops Suicide Loss Support Group for anyone impacted by suicide loss meets every Monday (except statutory holidays) at 6 p.m. For information, email kamloops suicideloss@gmail.com or call Rebecca Sanford at 250-574-7664. Rebecca Sanford is a clinical social worker, researcher, educator and suicide loss survivor. She works as faculty in the School of Social Work and Human Service at Thompson Rivers University.

REBECCA SANFORD SPECIAL TO KTW

City pet-cremation services to end as of Sept. 20

The City of Kamloops is ending a 37-year-old service due to inadequate equipment.

As of Sept. 20, the municipality will no longer offer pet cremation services.

According to the city, the equipment used in the cremation process has outlived its life expectancy by more than two decades, though it has received regular maintenance over the years.

“With obsolete electrical components, a highly inefficient combustion process and a high cost to retrofit components to restore full function, it is not economically feasible or safe to continue to operate the equipment,” the city stated in a release.

The municipality has offered animal cremation since 1986. The community services department will accept small animals until Sept. 20.

“The decision to end this service does not come lightly as the city has helped many residents over the years with their pets’ final journeys and has relationships with the Kamloops BCSPCA and veterinarian offices throughout the region,”

the city said in its release.

Residents are encouraged to connect with their veterinarian for cremation options.

The city does not perform cremation services for humans.

Community services supervisor Mo Perri told KTW the crematorium, located at

the community services department building at 1303 Mission Flats Rd., is so out of date that it cannot be upgraded any longer.

If the city was to continue the service, it would need to purchase an entirely new system, Perri said.

“There was no decision to proceed with a replacement of the crematorium burner,

so that’s why it’s being stopped use,” Perri said.

“I’m sure it would be a cost passed to the taxpayer if we had to replace the unit itself and I don’t know what that cost would be.”

Perri also noted that all veterinarians in Kamloops offer a pet-cremation service.

Presents: 2nd Annual

Tumbleweeds Pub: Sept. 8

The Office Pub & Grill: Sept. 9

Pogue Mahone: Sept. 15

Central Station Pub: Sept. 16

Bright E ye Brewing: Sept. 22

The Office Pub & Grill: Sept. 23

KAMLOOPS THISWEEK

Kamloops Kiwanis Club bids city farewell

DUE TO DECLINING MEMBERSHIP, THE KIWANIS CLUB OF KAMLOOPS IS CLOSING ON SEPT. 30

DAVE EAGLES STAFF REPORTER dave_eagles@kamloopsthisweek.com

After 71 years of service, the Kiwanis Club of Kamloops has been forced to close, due to lack of members.

The club will shut down on Sept. 30.

Kiwanis is hosting its final fundraising event, the Kiwanis 2023 Toy Run for Christmas Amalgamated, on Sunday, Sept. 10 at Sahali Mall starting at 11 a.m. with lunch, vintage cars and a motorcycle show ’n shine.

Riders will then head out for a brief ride throughout the city.

The public is encouraged to bring toys for a child or teenager via motorcycle or vehicle before heading out on a group ride.

The event will be bittersweet for the service club, having raised $2 million in the River City over its seven-decade history.

Longtime member and club president Peter Mutrie has been a big part of those fundraising efforts in support of local non-profit groups for more than 30 years — “almost one-third of my life,” he noted.

Mutrie said the club has a numbers of members who are aging out, noting

it is difficult to pull in newcomers.

“The world has changed and people don’t want to go to meetings,” he said. “The volunteering has changed.”

Mutrie said there is a lot of heart in the younger generations.

“It’s just repackaged,” he said, adding that they make their contributions in different ways from the “oldfashioned service clubs.”

“It’s the younger generation that brought us the concepts of pay-itforward and random acts of kindness. There’s a lot of hope for the future in that generation,” he said.

Over the years, the Kamloops Kiwanis Club has hosted many events — Scrabble tournaments, annual toy runs, 50/50 raffles and pub meat draws.

The club has raised funds and donated to Kamloops charities such as the Kamloops Child Development Centre, Kamloops Boys & Girls Club, Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism, Big Little Science Centre, Kiwanis Children’s Cancer Society at BC Children’s Hospital and Kamloops Children’s Therapy and Family Resource Centre.

The club’s longestrunning fundraiser has been the Kiwanis Radio Auction, which ended in 2019 after a 56-year run.

After 71 years of service, the Kiwanis Club of Kamloops has been forced to close, due to lack of members. Over the years, the club hosted many events, toy runs, 50/50 raffles and Scrabble tournaments that became the heart of the club’s fundraising efforts.

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‘We’ve made a positive contribution to society’

From A19

The auction was sponsored by the Broadcast Centre for many years. During the early years, the Kiwanis Club of Kamloops took on various large community projects , including:

• Kamp Kiwanis, an overnight summer camp on Red Lake Road for disadvantaged children, which provided overnight and day-trip programs in the spring and fall;

• Kiwanis House for Alcoholic Abstention (now called the Sage Health Centre);

• A project to help disassemble, transport and rebuild an unused administration building from the original Highmont mine site to the current site of the Children’s Therapy and Family Resource Centre on McGill Road.

That latter project is special to Kiwanis Club secretary Roger Parkes.

Having lived in Kamloops since 1947, Parkes has been involved with Kiwanis for 35 years — about half the time the club has been in Kamloops.

“The mine donated it to Kiwanis and we took it apart with contractors and it was put together. That is one of the things our club is noted for,” Parkes said.

In 1998, the club installed an irrigation system for Gardengate, a horticulture space for healing and recovery for people living with addictions or mental-health conditions.

Following the 2003 wildfires that devastated many North Thompson Valley communities, the Kiwanis Club built a new playground for the Louis Creek Indian Band, with financial support from Interior Savings Credit Union.

“That was another major project that we did.” Parkes said, noting the club is appreciative of the support from Kamloopsians over the years.

“For everyone’s efforts in supporting the children of Kamloops and area through Kiwanis, thank you,” Parkes said.

During the holiday season, many Kiwanians could be seen raising money at the Salvation Army Christmas Kettles and collecting toys

for Christmas Amalgamated with the annual Toy Run.

In recent years, Mutrie said, the pandemic “threw a big wet blanket on everything,” the club was doing.

“No one wanted to be in a room with 60 people or 100 people anymore,” he said.

“There’s still a very strong argument to be made that the service club mechanisms have a lot of value into society. But in our busy, busy world, nobody wants to go to meetings. You go to meetings all day at work, you don’t want to go to meetings at night. Plus, if you’re a family guy, you’re pulled in 20 directions every day, between dance class and soccer lessons and looking after the yard.”

Mutrie said the world has changed and continues to change, but he believes something else will emerge because the needs are still there.

Mutrie conceded there is sadness for many due to the fact the club is closing, but added, “On our watch, during our time, we’ve made a positive contribution to society.”

Kiwanis Club of Kamloops president Peter Mutrie speaks during an event last year, which saw $11,000 in funding presented to various city organizations, including Elizabeth Fry Society, Y Women’s Emergency Shelter, RIH Foundation, Christmas Amalgamated, People in Motion, Kamloops Food Bank and A Way Home Kamloops.

COMMUNITY

WINNING LOTTO NUMBERS

SEPTEMBER MARKET VISIT

The Kamloops Regional Farmers’ Market continues into the late summer. At left: Mendel Rubinson of Silver Springs Organic near Savona shares a laugh with a customer.

Above: Marissa Wende and Brittany Piva take home some fresh-cut flowers.

The Olivia Show at Sagebrush Theatre on Sept. 10

The Olivia Show, a tribute to the late singer/actor Olivia Newton-John, is coming to Kamloops this weekend.

The Olivia Show, featuring Las Vegas headliner Sabrina Plaisance-Sia, will take to the stage at Sagebrush Theatre on Sunday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m.

The concert will feature the music of Grease, Xanadu and more. Live vocals, powerful musicianship, amazing cos -

tumes, chart-topping hits and an energetic Grease sing-along all contribute to a spectacular show.

Plaisance-Sia commands the stage with charisma, charm, humour and an uncanny resemblance to the look and sound of Newton-John.

When The Olivia Show tours, it employs local musicians and the stop in Kamloops will feature Kris Ruston and Alexander Ward. Interestingly, the show’s

drummer/musical director, Dan Sia, is originally from the Tournament Capital, but now lives in Las Vegas.

Along with Plaisance-Sia, The Olivia Show features male vocalist Matthew Derus, a Disney and Broadway performer.

Tickets are available at the Kamloops Live! box office, by phone at 250-374-5483, online at kamloopslive.com or in person at Lorne Street and 10th Avenue, just east of downtown.

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Annual Tomato Festival set to begin on Sept. 9

The Kamloops Farmers’ Market and the K’wese’ltken Farmer and Artisan Market are presenting the annual Tomato Festival from Sept. 9 to Sept. 16.

Organizers are inviting participation from the general public, businesses and non-profit communities.

On Sept. 9, people can bring their tomatoes to the Tomato Festival Competition downtown in the 200-block of St. Paul Street, where the fruits will be judged in four categories: largest by weight, most colourful, most unusual shape and greatest number in a single cluster.

On Sept 10, the K’wese’ltken Market at Tk’emlúps will have the K’wese’ltken Kitchen on site for tomato canning, demos and information and more. The midweek market on Sept. 13, downtown in the 400-block of Victoria Street, will have those from the Mount Paul Community Food Centre on site to discuss their programs and how they contribute to improving food security and food sovereignty in the community

Community BRIEFS

The final day of the festival, Sept. 16, will wrap up with several community groups in attendance at the downtown market to share about seed saving, food infrastructure and various food sovereignty initiatives in the community. There will also will be an opportunity for the public to taste several locally grown varieties of tomatoes and to vote for their favourite for the People’s Choice Award.

More information is available online at kamloopsfarmersmarket. com.

VOLUNTEER AT CFBX

Campus/community radio station CFBX is on the hunt for on-air and off-air volunteers for its station at Thompson Rivers University.

The station, which broadcasts at 92.5 on the FM band, is staging its fall volunteer drive through Sept. 22.

CFBX is run and programmed

entirely by volunteers, who fill on-air and off-air roles, including their own shows. Volunteers do not need to be TRU students to get involved.

CFBX programs a wide variety of music and spoken word programming with a non-commercial focus. Music programming includes folk, roots, country, classical, jazz, funk, blues, punk, metal, hip-hop and electronic. Spoken word programming ranges from social and political issues to sports and entertainment. In addition, CFBX is especially in need of classical music hosts, hip-hop hosts, First Nations hosts and anyone interested in programming in a language other than English.

The station is a place for volunteers to build up skills in audio editing, interviewing, writing, organization skills and computer use.

Anyone interested in getting involved can contact the station by phone at 250-377-3988 or by email at radio@thex.ca. Those interested can also visit in person, with the station located at House 8, behind the Campus Activity Centre.

THEATRE WORKSHOP

Actors and non-actors alike are invited to participate in a Playback Theatre workshop at Thompson Rivers University this weekend.

The four-day workshop is offered through the School of Social Work and Human Service.

Playback Theatre is a form of applied theatre. Improvisational in its approach, the theatre involves audience or group members sharing moments from their lives and watching as those moments are enacted on the spot by trained actors using music, movement and dialogue that embodies the heart of the story.

The workshop will run from Friday, Sept. 8, to Monday, Sept. 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Cost is $200 for TRU faculty and community members and $75 for community members.

LEARN ABOUT FILM

The Thompson-Nicola Film Commission (TNFC) is hosting a Learn About Film (LAF) event for local filmmakers and film enthusiasts in the

Thompson-Nicola region. Learn About Film will take place on Saturday, Sept. 9, and Sunday, Sept. 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at Kelson Hall, downtown at 330 St. Paul St. Film industry professionals will be speaking and holding interactive discussions during this two-day event. Attendees will meet representatives from film schools, industry unions and many more organizations and learn about directing, producing, location scouting, acting and more.

Additionally, the Vancouver Film School will be holding workshops on both days of the event, including The Business of Acting: Kickstart Your Career on Sept. 9 and Writing for Feature Films and TV on Sept. 10.

Attendees will be able to talk one-on-one with our guest speakers at their demonstration booths. Lunch and refreshments are included with the purchase of single-day or two-day passes. Tickets can be purchased online at tinyurl.com/yuy3e48f.

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ELKS TAKE TO THE DANCE FLOOR:

The Kamloops Elks Lodge raised $3,500 to help Eva-Marie Fox further her dance career. The 16-year-old Kamloops School of the Arts student was selected to attend the Alberta Ballet School for a three-week intensive program. Of some 600 who auditioned for the program, only two dancers were selected. Eva-Marie was chosen to attend the professional division for her Grade 11 year.

SUNDAY, OCT. 1

The Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run For the Cure is ready for the Oct. 1 event. Organizers have had information booths at various locations throughout the city this summer.

The society is setting up its blue and pink information booths to share registration information for the October run, offering trivia information on breast cancer facts and identifying where proceeds from the event will go within the community.

The Oct. 1 event will begin at 8:30 a.m. with registration, followed by the opening ceremony at 9:15 a.m. The 1K and 5K runs will then begin at 10 a.m.

For more information, follow the CIBC Run For the Cure social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.

In the photo, from left: Kamloops Elks Lodge 44 past-president Vaino Pennanen, Eva-Marie Fox and Kamloops Elks Lodge 44 president Wayne Saboe.

Local business leaders gathered at The Dune at Kamloops on Aug. 29 to celebrate

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Hosenbocus continues a meteoric year with another award, this time Best Accounting Firm. Adil

was on site to collect this year’s award.

Desert Pools has been locally owned and operated since 2007. Owner Brigitte John accepts a plaque for Best Pool and Spa Service.

Fernando is no stranger to the winners’ dinner. Voted Best Dog Training Facility for 2023.

Marc and Bodie Robitalle celebrate family’s achievement in winning Best Furniture Design for 2023.

Spice has been serving incredible Indian cuisine since 2009. Pictured is owner Sukwinder Sawa and daughter-in-law Amandeep accepting a plaque for Best Indian Cuisine. Eagle Homes office manager Jaime Bittner accepts the award for Best Modular Home manufacturer.

Divine Tours won Best Tour and Shuttle Company. Owner Terri Axani was also named Tourism Service Leader of the Year.

Favá celebrates Straight 8’ achievement of winning Best Barbershop as well as one of the best hairdressers for both men and women.

Wild Birds unlimited is the winner of Best Local Facebook Page. Maggie Huston accepts on behalf of husband Kurtis.

Hosenbocus

Owners Jill and Tyler opened Red Tomato Pies less than two years ago. The store won Best Pizza in Kamloops award.

The Dearborn Ford team takes home five awards: Best Auto Dealership New, Best Auto Dealership Used, Best Truck Dealership New, Best Truck Dealership Used and Best Diesel Mechanic Shop.

Masen Fernandes from Fallsway Marketing & Media wins Best Website Design Company for the second year in a row.

celebrate their victories and receive their winners’ plaques from the

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Best Wedding Planner Emma Matusiak, owner of Elm and Peony Events.

Amplified Café takes home the award for Best Café in Kamloops. Owner Daniel Houghton collected the award.

Brown’s Locksmith once again wins Best Locksmith of the Year. Ray Dhaliwal was able to collect the award for the team.

Caleb Hanaghan and Tyler Christiansen of Sunny Green Environmental take home Best New Business award.

Accepting the award for Best Fitness Centre and Yoga Studio are No Limits Fitness co-owners Daren Maywood, Alicia Grover and Justin Grover.

Ian Yu and daughter of Arigato Sushu celebrate several awards, including Best Sushi and Best Seafood.

Carol and Christy from Dr. Love (Best Adult Store) and Shades of Green Cannabis (Best Cannabis store) enjoy the winner’s circle.

Lisa Lindsay, owner of Downtown Xray, won Best Xray Clinic award.

Lightening Rubbish removal and Lightening Moving both won in their respective categories.

David Payne was voted Best Realtor in Kamloops.

Bobby and Tianna of Deadly Awesome Detailing enjoy winning Best Auto Detailer.

Anthony Renzetti and End of the Roll Kamloops take home Best Flooring Store award.

ACCOMMODATION “FOH”

OF THE YEAR FRONT OF HOUSE

Lina Pulido, Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre

That front desk or valet greeting sets the tone for a memorable stay These hospo folks know your name on arrival and go out of their way to make your stay top-notch.

FOOD & BEVERAGE “BOH” OF THE YEAR BACK OF HOUSE

Sterling Lamarsh, Bright Eye Brewing

These food & beverage rockstars keep their dining spots hopping from outstanding service and over-the -top experiences

Tourism Kamloops is the proud sponsor of the Reader ’s Choice Awards this year. This collaboration served as an incredible opportunity for us to celebrate the best and brightest our city has to offer

In the tourism industry, our hospitality frontline workers are the first contact for our visitors, and make the biggest impression, but we know they are usually the last to be celebrated. 6 years ago, we launched the BOLD Hospitality Awards to change that.

The BOLD awards have ensured that we recognize and show our gratitude for the individuals who create exceptional and unique experiences, making visitors want to return, share their experiences, and recommend a visit to their friends and family

By partnering with the Reader ’s Choice Awards, we have been able to reach a wider audience to join us in celebrating Kamloops’ tourism industry alongside other essential local categories. A strong tourism sector creates jobs, improves quality of life, and impacts our city positively through non-resident investments. The actions of kindness, innovation, and helpfulness modeled by the nominees this year are all actions of good tourism that drive our economy forward.

This year, the nominations in our 6 BOLD Hospitality Categories shone bright and we are excited to highlight the incredible winners in each category

TOURISM ATTRACTIONS LEADER OF THE YEAR

The BC Wildlife Park

These top dawg hospo folk ensure hot-spot local attractions are providing lasting memories Their smile and can-do attitude keep visitors pumped for the ultimate Kamloops experience

TOURISM

LEADER

SERVICES

OF THE YEAR

Terri Axani, DiVine Tours

Your driver, local guide, or the dude on the lawn mower are all working hard to ensure the guests’ experience is hitting the high notes!

FOOD & BEVERAGE “FOH” OF THE YEAR FRONT OF HOUSE

Karis Wilson, Local Public Eatery

These chefs, cooks, and dishwashers know how to make their guests mouths water in anticipation for their fav dish!

ACCOMMODATION “BOH”

OF THE YEAR BACK OF HOUSE

Adina Bourget, Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre

Keeping the lights shining bright and your bed made just right, these champs are working behind the scenes to ensure your overnight stay is beyond expectation.

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New-look Blazers aim for B.C. Division title

and I think I took it up another level this summer.”

Nathan Behm does not picture his Kamloops Blazers taking a step back.

“I don’t think that’s anybody’s mindset around here,” said Behm, the 16-year-old forward from Calgary. “That’s a bad mindset to go with. You want to go for the same results, if not better. We’re ready to have a good year.”

Last season, the Blazers won their fourth consecutive B.C. Division title, were eliminated by the Seattle Thunderbirds in the WHL Western Conference final and played host to the 2023 Memorial Cup, placing last in the four-team national major junior hockey championship tournament.

Much of the guts of that team have been removed.

Logan Stankoven, Matthew Seminoff, Caedan Bankier, Ethan Brandwood, Jakub Demek, Ryan Hofer, Daylan Kuefler and Olen Zellweger are among key contributors who either graduated from junior hockey or moved on to the pro ranks.

“It feels a little strange, to be honest,” said Fraser Minten, the 19-year-old Toronto Maple Leafs’ prospect who sits at or near the top of the Blazers’ leadership group and depth chart this season. “I’ve never been here without Stanks, Banks, Semi, Kuefs, Brando. Those guys were my best friends, so it’s a little sad to be here without them.”

Blazers’ head coach and general manager Shaun Clouston set the tone during exit meetings in June and his message was echoed during interviews on Monday,

Sept, 5, when the club wrapped training camp at Sandman Centre.

“We had lots of good discussions over the summer, me and Cluey and a couple other guys that are going to be in the leadership group, with Syd [Dylan Sydor] and [Logan] Bairos,” Minten said. “We don’t want to take a step back here. We want to compete for the division title again this year and be playing meaningful games in the spring. We’re confident we have a lineup that can still do that.”

Minten gave a nod to Behm when asked for insight on players who have shone during camp, noting the 13th overall pick in

the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft is “super smart, hard to check and fun to play with.”

Clouston pointed to significant improvement in Behm’s compete level and said it is clear hard work took place during the summer break, a short one for the Memorial Cup-host Blazers.

Shea Van Olm, a 19-year-old forward from Calgary, received similar praise from Clouston and is expected to move up in the lineup from the fourth-line role he played in 2022-2023.

“He’s had a great camp, factored into scoring in pretty much every scrimmage he was involved

in,” Clouston said. “He looks stronger. His test scores went way up.”

Van Olm’s off-season regime included building a seniors home while working for a construction company.

“I think it added onto my conditioning, walking up and down stairs and carrying stuff,” said Van Olm, the club’s resident dressingroom DJ. “Over the years, I’ve played with some really talented guys, a lot of guys that are moving onto pros. I’ve tried to take a lot from them and pick their brains. I think the off-season is such a crucial part of being a hockey player

Connor Levis is one of two Blazers’ forwards picked in Round 7 of the 2023 NHL Draft in June.

The 18-year-old Winnipeg Jets’ draft pick returns to help bolster the Blazers up front.

Emmitt Finnie, an 18-yearold forward who was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in June, enjoyed a late-season surge in 2022-2023 and much is expected of him this season.

“People are counting us out,” said Finnie, who rode a 10-game point streak into the 2023 WHL playoffs and pushed it to 15 games in the post-season. “I think we can have a really successful team this year. I see myself as a leader this year. I’m going to have to step into a bigger role offensively and I’m looking forward to the challenge.”

Logan Bairos returns to help anchor the blue line in his 20-year-old campaign.

“The vibe might be a little bit different, but it is still very winning-focused,” Bairos said. “We’re all trying to prove ourselves. I want to be a leader on this team and try to affect this team for the better.”

Bairos highlighted strides made by 17-year-old rearguard Harrison Brunicke, whose steady development last season and sizeable contribution during the playoffs and Memorial Cup have him on the 2024 NHL Draft radar.

“It feels really different. It’s a lot younger group than last year,” said Brunicke, the right-shot D-man from Calgary. “I think this year we’re kind of overlooked, but I really do think we have a good shot at winning another B.C. Division title and having a great team and season.”

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Blazers’ forward Fraser Minten (left): “We don’t want to take a step back here. We want to compete for the division title again this year and be playing meaningful games in the spring. We’re confident we have a lineup that can still do that.”

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It takes a teacher.

B r i tish Columbia’s 5 0 , 0 0 0 teachers make magic happen ever y day in our schools, but the deepening teacher shor tage is put ting a strain on educators and the entire public education system The teacher shor tage is making it harder to ensure ever y child gets what they need

Olynyk plays role in helping Canada return to Olympics

Kelly Olynyk of Kamloops helped the Canadian men’s basketball team reach the Olympics for the first time since 2000, when the Summer Games were held in Sydney, Australia.

Let ’s put pressure on the government to ensure our schools are properly funded and concrete steps are taken to solve the teacher shor tage

Canada knocked off Spain 88-85 at the FIBA Basketball World Cup on Sept. 3 in Jakarta, Indonesia, the victory securing a spot in the quarter-final round and a berth at the 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris.

Olynyk registered six points, two rebounds and

one assist in 18 minutes and 45 seconds of action.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Canadians with 29 points.

Canada will square off against Slovenia on Wednesday, Sept. 6. The other quarter-final tilts include Italy vs. the U.S., Germany vs. Latvia and Lithuania vs. Serbia. Canada has not medalled in basketball in the Olympics since 1936, when the men’s team earned silver in Germany.

Kurtis Pearson (right) and the Kamloops Broncos will play their first home game of the B.C. Football Conference campaign on Sept. 16 at Hillside Stadium. The Broncos are 0-5 on season.

Broncos remain winless

The Valley Huskers blanked the Kamloops Broncos 29-0 on Sept. 2 in Chilliwack.

Valley improved to 4-1 on the season, while Kamloops dropped to 0-5. The Broncos are scheduled to play their

first home game of the season on Saturday, Sept. 16 — a 6 p.m. start against the Okanagan Sun (3-1) at Hillside Stadium. Renovations at Hillside Stadium forced Kamloops to play its first five games of the campaign on the road.

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WOLFPACK MEN

FALL AT HOME

The defending U Sports men’s soccer champions have started the 2023 Canada West campaign with four consecutive losses and have not yet registered a goal this season.

Brennan Fuerst, Luke Norman, Eric Kim and Sebastian Dzikowski scored for the UBC Thunderbirds in a 4-0 victory over the TRU WolfPack on Saturday at Hillside Stadium.

UBC, which fell to TRU in

the U Sports Men’s Soccer Championship

final last November in Kamloops, is atop Pacific Division standings in 2023 with a 4-0 record.

The WolfPack (0-4) loss capped an unsuccessful homestand.

Remi Barbot scored in the dying seconds of the second half to give the Victoria Vikes a 1-0 win over TRU on Friday. Victoria is 2-0 on the campaign.

The UNBC Timberwolves (0-31) of Prince George will play host to the WolfPack on Friday, Sept. 8, and Saturday, Sept. 9.

Elijah Dos Santos and the TRU WolfPack men’s soccer team are still searching for their first victory over the 2023 season.

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Heat burn WolfPack

Abigail Taneda

scored for the UBC

Okanagan Heat in a 1-0 victory over the TRU WolfPack on Saturday in women’s Canada West soccer action in Kelowna.

“I don’t think we deserved to lose the game,” WolfPack men’s

soccer head coach Mark Pennington told TRU Sports Information.

“A draw probably would have been a fair result, but that’s soccer. We’ll take

the positives from the second-half performance and will build on that going into another difficult weekend.”

The Heat improved to 2-0-1 on the season.

TRU (1-2) will play host to the UNBC

Timberwolves (0-2) of Prince George on Friday, Sept. 8, a 6 p.m. start at Hillside Stadium.

The WolfPack and UBC Thunderbirds (2-0) will square off on Saturday at Hillside, with kickoff slated for 5 p.m.

Pre-season slate starts Friday for Blazers

Kamloops Blazers’ defenceman Ryan Michael in action at training camp this past weekend at Sandman Centre.

From A27

Clouston is pleased thus far with two 18-year-old CHL Import Draft picks from Czechia — defencemen Matteo Koci and Vojtech Vochvest.

“You look at the imports and they both have shown very well,” Clouston said. “That’s a positive because we did have some holes on the back end. Both guys appear ready to play. They’re happy to be here, competing hard.”

Ryan Michael, an 18-year-old defenceman from Langley, flashed potential last season and made an impact during the Memorial Cup after returning from injury.

Dylan Ernst, 19, returns to handle starting goaltending duties. Netminders Jesse Sanche, 17, and Matthew Kieper, 19, are

expected to see action in the pre-season.

Minten noted backstop Logan Edmonstone, who turns 16 in October, made an impression at camp and is one to watch for the future.

“We’ve got the same goaltending, a good core six forwards, at least, returning who will all play big minutes for us and we’ve got good talent coming up in the organization, as well,” Minten said.

“I’m sure, with the coaching we have and our structure, everybody will fit in, we’ll keep competing

and play Blazer hockey this year.”

PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE

The Blazers will play four pre-season games in September before their home opener later in the month.

Kamloops will host the Kelowna Rockets on Friday, Sept. 8, and the Victoria Royals on Friday, Sept. 15, with game time slated for 7 p.m. both nights.

The Rockets will host the Blazers on Saturday, Sept. 9, at Prospera Place. Kamloops and the Vancouver Giants will square off on Sept. 16 at Cam Neely Arena in Maple Ridge.

The Blazers will open the regular season at home against the Spokane Chiefs, a 7 p.m. start on Friday, Sept. 22, at Sandman Centre.

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Kamloops long driver tees up for charities

Kamloops long drive golfer Mike Lowe has wrapped up a busy season competing in World Long Drive events in the United States.

Lowe finished ninth in Colorado with a drive of 403 yards and, after winning a qualifying round with a drive of 401 yards, he was eligible to compete in a Utah event. Lowe’s personal best distance is 421 yards, which occurred in Nevada.

When he isn’t competing, Lowe works for Charity Golf International and can be found travelling across B.C., raising money for various charities and organizations through golf tournaments.

So far this summer, Lowe has helped raised more than $75,000

for groups that have included Make A Wish, Canadian Mental Health Care Association, Guide Dogs of America and Kidney Foundation.

At local events, Lowe has lent his long drives to help the Kamloops Hospice Association, the Catholic School District., TRU Athletics and the RIH Foundation raise much-needed funds.

Lowe will next tee off at the 20th annual

Kamloops Brain Injury Association Gur Singh Memorial Golf Tournament, which will be held at the Bighorn Golf and Country Club on Friday, Sept. 8.

Those wishing to book Lowe for their charity golf tournament next year can contact him by email at mikelowegolf@gmail. com or @mikelowegolf on all social media platforms.

City of Kamloops

FALLS PREVENTION SEMINAR

Tuesday, September 12 11:00 - 11:45 am

RSVP - seating capacity 50 Ber wick’s Theatre RSVP to 250.377.6603 by Monday, September 11

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Recreational Dance Programs

Variety of classes offered starting September 12 Parent and Tot, Children, Youth Adult classes such as, Acro Dance, Tiny Treasures, Happy Feet, Musical Theatre, Hip, Ballet, Tap, Line Dance, Belly Dance and so much more!

Register for Fall Programs, online Kamloops ca/PerfectMind or inperson or phone 250-828-3500

Autum Cemetery Strolls 1/$10

Join the KMA this autumn at the Pleasant Street Cemetery to learn more about those who are buried there as well as the history and historic practices surrounding grave markers in Kamloops

Kamloops Museum and Archives

Sat Sept 9 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Seed Saving for Beginners 1/$20

Seed saving is a natural next step for passionate gardeners By saving seeds from your flowers and veggies, you can save money and create a custom seed collection suited to your growing conditions Join Sherry Bennett of the Thompson Shuswap Master Gardeners for an opportunity to learn the basics of seed saving – how to gather, sort, and store your favourite flower, fruit and vegetable seeds for next year ’ s growing season!

Tournament Capital Centre

Wed Sept 20

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Knit your Socks Off 4/$80

Learn to knit your first pair of socks with Jane! You will learn the dreaded "turn the heel" technique, shape the toe and learn grafting techniques You will also become proficient at 'knitting in the round' with double pointed needles Prerequisites; be familiar with knitting in the round with double pointed needles and know basic stitches Must bring your own knit supplies

Sa-Hali Secondary School

Wed Sept 20 - Oct 11 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

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Kamloops long driver Mike Lowe lets it rip.

School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson)

Accounting Clerk 4 – Payroll

School District No 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) is currently accepting applications for the position of Accounting Clerk

4 – Payroll This is a full-time permanent position Following successful completion of the probationary period, the incumbent will be eligible for Extended Health and Dental Benefits, as well as Group Life and LTD Insurance School District No 73 belongs to the Municipal Pension Plan

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Canadian Payroll Association cer tification

• Three years current experience in processing computerized payroll and all related functions in a medium to large union organization and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of payroll processes and practices

• Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by two-year accounting/payroll courses at the post-secondary level

Priority will be given to those who possess the required qualifications as outlined above Applicants who have completed relevant coursework and/or are actively working towards a Payroll Compliance Professional cer tification may be considered

Applications should include, but are not limited to, cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references

If you have the above qualifications, please submit your written application by 4:00 p m on Friday, September 15, 2023 to makeafuture.ca/Kamloops-thompson

Kamloops runners top podium

The annual Walk in the Park trail run and ultramarathon returned for its 30th iteration this past Labour Day weekend in Kenna Cartwright Park, the 800-hectare municipal park that is the province’s largest. Runners hit the trails on Sunday in three distances — 50-kilometre, 25km and 14km. Kamloopsians prevailed in every race.

Tim Barnes placed first in the men’s division in the 50km event, crossing the finish line in five hours, 26 minutes and 12 seconds.

Joanna Brewer won the women’s division and placed

second overall in the 50km, clocking in at 5:26:48.

In the 25km distance, Dave Zirnhelt (2:24:25) and Lauren Ladner (2:31:25) claimed gold in the men’s and women’s divisions, respectively. Ladner placed

second overall.

Corey Kamp (1:16:09) and Lienke Raath (1:29:13) finished atop the podium in the 14km in the men’s and women’s divisions, respectively. Raath placed fourth overall.

The 2023 Walk

in the Park was the final one organized by Chris Larouche, who was also a participant. Walk in the Park was established in 1992 and, but for a pandemic pause, has been held every year, becoming the second-longest

Runners leave the start line of the 25-kilometre race at the annual Walk in the Park trail run and ultra-marathon on Sept. 3 in Kenna Cartwright Park.

trail-running event in B.C.

The majority of routes in Kenna consist of rolling double and single-track trails. The routes wind through sagebrush desert and Ponderosa pine/ Douglas fir forest.

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Marie and I are very thankful for everything Denise has done for us in making the sale of our home less stressful than this situation can be. Our regular Realtor had retired and we were trying to find someone who we felt comfortable with and would work for us in finding a buyer who would appreciate our home and would look after it like we did. Well,we found that person in Denise right from the first meeting,after a recommendation from a friend of ours, who was also moving. Denise was very thorough and always available to answer any questions we had. She really did take a lot of the stress away from an overwhelming situation, and we now think of her as a friend. Thanks again for everything Denise! All the best to you.

This custom-designed home features views of the city, valley, and river from the neighbourhood of Bachelor Heights. $1,150,000

Chris Town 250-318-4106

Take a look at this beautifully renovated 2-bed 2-bath Lower Aberdeen townhouse! Close to amenities. $499,900 Matt Town

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Central location in South Kamloops, enjoy the sunsets from the west. Beautifully updated and featuring 4 Bed + 1 Bed suite. $839,900

Phil Dabner PREC* 250-318-0100

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Quick possession possible. Level entry basement complete with a kitchen uptairs and downstairs. $648,800

Phil Dabner PREC* 250-318-0100

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4365 Westsyde Rd: Th This 4 bedroom rancher makes for the per fect family home. Separate entry to the inlaw suite. $639,900 Chris Town 250-318-4106

44-145 Nicola St: This charming end unit two bedroom, 1.5 bathroom townhouse is located walking distance to the hear t of downtown.

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304-568 Lorne St: Welcome to the Marquess of Lorne, this modern 2-bed, 2-bathroom apar tment in downtown Kamloops, was built just 2 years ago $699,900 Matt Town

127 Clarke St: Non-conforming four-plex nestled within a quiet cul-de-sac, conveniently positioned amidst downtown, the thriving west-end, and TRU. $860,000 Matt Town 250-319-3458

155 Cavesson Wayr: Discover luxury in this modern 4-bed, 3-bath home in Tobiano Enjoy lake views, an in-ground pool, and an open living space $1,480,000

WEEKLY COMICS

WEEKLY HOROSCOPES

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Get outside and enjoy as much fresh air and exercise as possible this week, Aries A weekly outdoors excursion can recharge the batteries and provide some time to reflect

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, it ’s not possible to have ever yone like you all of the time Emotionally it can be difficult to accept that not ever yone agrees with your point of view Be who you are

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

Someone from your past might come back into your life, Gemini Keep a lookout for someone who seems familiar, as it can be a way to reminisce for a bit

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

Cancer, star t conversations with all of the people you meet so you can learn about different backgrounds or cultures You might learn something you didn’t know or tr y a new food

Leo tr y to work the room when you are thrust into a social situation You need to be a diplomat or politician if you want to be in good standing with as many people as possible Put your best face for ward

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

You know who you can trust, Virgo Stay close to those people for the time being Some difficulties with family members will arise and you may need to pick sides

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 - SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, after a whirlwind adventure, you may be glad to be back home Vacations are nice and relaxing, but soon enough you may crave the familiarity of your own space

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, you a calm energy around you this week You can rest assured that the people you are dealing with have ever ything handled They take care of business

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

There is a great oppor tunity knocking at your door, Sagittarius, so why not seize it? New things can be scar y, but you have to dive in right now

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan20

Take stock of where you want to go in the future and star t putting those plans together, Capricorn You don’t have to figure ever ything out, but tr y to map out a rough outline

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

You can quickly see when someone is putting on an act, Aquarius They may say one thing but mean another This duplicity can be off-putting, but tr y to get along with others right now

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, you are in no danger of not being popular right now, so continue to enjoy all of the invitations you receive You also can be proactive and throw your own par ty for friends

ZITS by Jerry Scott & Jim Borgman

SHOE by Gary Brookins & Susie Macnelly

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE by Chris Browne

PARDON MY PLANET by Vic Lee

ARCTIC CIRCLE by Alex Hallatt

BABY BLUES by Rick Kirkman & Jerry Scott

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4. Title feline in a HannaBarbera cartoon

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19. Hebrew letter on a dreidel

20. Communities for some commuters

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23. Taylor Swift’s ‘‘____ the Damn Season’’

24. Spanish wine classification

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26. Trojans’ sch.

27. Big shows

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30. Parliament member

31. TikTok alternative, familiarly

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39. Brainstorming aid

41. ‘‘Really, you too?’’

42. Nutrition fig.

44. Word said four times in the Lord’s Prayer

45. Each

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49. Longtime newswire inits.

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60. Femur-tibia connector, for short

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CROSSWORD ANSWERS FOUND ON A31

FUN BY THE NUMBERS Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes To solve a sudoku the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

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• KBIA’s main fundraiser to support local brain injury survivors

• Large 20th Anniversary kick-off and celebration this year.

• Online Click to Care auction is OPEN now with over 80+ items

• Immaculate 3 bedroom 1 bathroom manufactured home in Orchard Mobile Home Park

• Private fenced yard with shed

• Park will sign site lease

• North facing 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment in Station Plaza

• -1 dog or 1 cat allowed with strata approval

• Quick possession possible

• Beautifully maintained 2+2 bedroom bareland strata in Crestview Heights

• Rancher style including main floor laundry and double garage

• 55+ complex

• Great family home with 3+1 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms

• Rancher style with main floor laundry and full basement

• Central Aberdeen location walking distance to Pacific Way Elementary

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• Beautifully maintained 2+3 bedroom 3 bathroom detached townhouse in West Pine Villas

• Lots of parking including double garage

• Beautifully maintained 3+1 bedroom 2 bathroom home in the West End

• Many updates throughout including kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, and more

• Walking distance to downtown core

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• Immaculately maintained 3+1 bedroom 4 bathroom home in great Sahali neighbourhood

• Quiet cul-de-sac location

• Full basement with separate entry

6951

• Beautiful custom built home with 2+2 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms

• Waterfront home on approximately half an acre lot overlooking Kamloops Lake

• Lots of parking

• Custom built 3+2 bedroom 3 bathroom home in Westsyde

• Great cul-de-sac location walking distance to schools and shopping

• Lots of parking including RV parking

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• Great family home with 4+1 bedroom 4 bathroom home in quiet Sun Rivers location

• Over 4800 square feet of living space with many updates done throughout

• Lots of parking including triple garage

TROPHY COURT $999,900 • MLS®173771

SAVONA ACCESS ROAD $1,690,000 • MLS®173756

IRONWOOD DRIVE $1,665,000 • MLS®173954

ST PAUL STREET W $835,000 • MLS®174512

3175 WAWN COURT $995,000 • MLS®174544

Sahali Savona Sun R ivers

Sou th Kamloops Westsyde

2299 GARYMEDE DRIVE $749,900 • MLS®174532

2-1575 SPRINGHILL DRIVE $749,900 • MLS®174517

66-2655 ORD ROAD $139,900 • MLS®174637

106- 490 LORNE STREET $475,000 • MLS®174524

61-650 HARRINGTON ROAD $799,900 • MLS®174062

Aberdeen Sahali Brocklehurst Sou th Kamloops

Westsyde

Wrought iron beds

$300 /each High Chair

$30 Cedar Hope chest

$400 Rocking chair $150 Oak dresser w/mirror

$475 250-372-8177

BUYING & SELLING: Vintage & mid-centur y metal, teak, wood fur niture; or iginal signed paintings, pr ints; antique paper items local histor y ephemera; BC potter y, ceramics 4th Mer idian Ar t & Vintage 104 1475 Fair view, Penticton Leanne@4thmer idian ca Invacare Medical Bed Like new $1200/obo 250374-7382

Distress sale of 2400 different books on hockey Both juvenile and adult categor ies some fiction, most non-fiction Published bet ween 1919 - 2012 Comes with bibliographies $7,500 250-374-2211

BARNHARTVALE

All Season Firewood for sale Call 250-682-1802

EZ Tent sleeps 6 $85 New 10gal compressor $279 New 12volt cooler $65 9x9 Gazebo $95 2 milk cans $50/each 250374-8285

Multi-Family Sat, Sept 9th 9:00am-1:00pm 7990

UPPER SAHALI Huge Sale: 1840 Grenville Place 9:00 - 1:00 pm Saturday 9th, Loads of good stuff, cheap stuff, free stuff fur niture tools household, picture, appliances bargains galore etc

Do you have an item for sale under $750?

Did you know that you can place your item in our classifieds for one week for FREE?

Greeting cards made in England each cellophane wrapped 30,000 for $2,000/obo 250-376-6607 About 80 Elvis Record Albums - Good var iet y $850/all 250-318-0170

• Use a keyword. Start your ad with the item for sale, ser vice offered or

Diningroom table w/8chairs, c/w Buffet and Hutch Med Colour $800 250-374-8933

Fur nished 5 bdr m $4700 Quiet No S/P West End RIH 250-214-0909

Tractor for Sale - Ford 9N, front end loader, backblade and weight attachment Wheel chains $3500 00 Call 250-672-9712, 778-220-4443, 250-819-9712 Open to Offers

job title. • Be descriptive. Give customers a reason to respond. Advertisers have found that the more information you provide, the better the response.

Limit abbreviations Use only standard abbreviations to avoid confusion and misinterpretations. • Include price. Always include price of the item for sale. • How to respond. Always include a phone number (with area code) and/or street and email address.

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U-Haul Storage Center Kamloops claims a Landlords Contrac tual Lien against the following persons goods in storage at 720 Halston Ave Kamloops, BC Tel: 250-3760962. Auc tion is subjec t to cancellation at anytime without notice.

WAREHOUSE LIEN AC T ANNOUNCEMENT

NOTICE OF DISPOSITION

WE will pay you to exercise!

Deliver Kamloops This Week

Only 1 issue a week!

Call 250-374-0462 for a route near you!

2008 Chevy Trailblazer 4wd Exec cond $7,000 250-374-3827

New never used Intex inflatable Kayak complete $150/obo 250-376-6607

A sale will take place online at www.ibid4storage.com starting at 10AM on Thursday 14th till 10AM Saturday 16th 2023 Winners will be contacted by email at the end of the auction Room contents are personal/household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for the entire contents of each locker unit.

Notice to Remove Private Land from Woodlot W0319

Please be advised that Rober t Gowans is proposing to remove 260 6ha of private land from Woodlot Licence W0319 The private land parcels are PID#s: 014335514 (34 8ha), 014335549 (9 4ha), 014334089 (31 2ha), 014177811 (42 2ha), 014177773 (21 1ha), 014335212 (42 1ha), 014335191 (32 2ha) and 014335255 (47 6ha)

The woodlot is located in the vicinity of McGlashan Lake, Sinclair Lake and Curry Lake, southeast of Kamloops, BC Information, inquiries, or comments to this proposal must be submitted in writing to:

Roger Despot, RPF Atlas Information Management 101- 1383 McGill Road, Kamloops B C , V2C 6K7 or at roger@atlas-info.com by Oct 20, 2023

Only written inquires received by the above date will be responded to

WAREHOUSE LIEN AC T

WAREHOUSE

RE: Proper t y owned by the late Shawn Jones of site #101/C1 4796 Trans Canada Highway West, Kamloops, B C V9T 1K2 Take notice that pursuant to section 37(3) of the Regulation to the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act, the landlord of the Manufactured Home Park at 4796 Trans Canada Highway West, Kamloops BC intends to dispose of a 1971 Imperial Manufactured Home, and its contents, (“the Proper t y”) located in the Cherr y Creek Estates Manufactured Home Park, Kamloops BC, 30 days after the publication date of this notice, unless: - You establish a legal right to possession of the Proper t y, or - You make an application to the Supreme Cour t to establish such a right After the expiration of the 30 day period, the Proper t y will be disposed of with no fur ther notice to you

Landlord:

I, John Bomhof, 3344 Stephenson Point Road, Nanaimo BC V9T 1K2 phone 604786-8531

WAREHOUSE LIEN AC T ANNOUNCEMENT

ndiv duals or Companies l sted below:

Take not ce hat Don s Auto Towing Ltd 671 Athabasca St W Kam oops BC c aims a ien pursuant to the WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT [RSBC 1996] and amendment thereto, on the vehicles listed be ow If the amount owed s not pa d be ore Sep ember 8 2023 the veh cles wi l be so d to recover the amount owed plus the cost of sa e Thomas Grenier VIN 3GCUKREC1EG196861 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Blue $16 197 83

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CUNDARI SEIBEL LLP

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We have 2 employment opportuni2es

JOB POSTINGS

3 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUC ATOR POSITIONS

Full Time Permanent Position

Bridge River Head Star t/ Daycare program is seek ing an individual to commit to providing high quality care to Children aged 0-6 years with interest in work ing in a unique program and ensuring that there is use of best prac tice provided during the program deliver y ECE Workers only need to apply

LANDS MANAGER

Full-time Salaried Position

As the Bridge River Indian Band (BRIB) Lands and Resources Manager, you will oversee the management and stewardship of all lands and resources related projec ts on reser ve and within the BRIB traditional territor y The Lands and Resources Manager repor ts direc tly to the Band Administrator and to Chief and Council as required. This position is responsible for liaising with other governments regarding reser ves and the community ’s area of interest and using administrative systems for land related business

Wage: $35.00-$45.00 per hour based on salar y Depending on experience and negotiable

Closing Deadline: Open until filled

HEADSTART/DAYC ARE MANAGER

Repor ting to the Health Manager, the Administrator will be responsible primarily for the overall Super vision of the Headstar t/Daycare program This includes and understanding to staff super vision and scheduling, ensuring all licensing, and repor ting requirements are being met, and ensuring a quality land-based program is being offered to children and families.

Posting Closed Date: UNTIL FILLED

EDUC ATION COORDINATOR

Under the direc tion of Chief & Council and Administrator, the Education Coordinator is required to properly super vise and manage the overall Education programs (Provincial Schools, Post-Secondar y, Occupational Sk ills and Training, and Trades)

Wage: $22.00 per hour minimum ~ Depending on experience Closing Deadline: Open until filled

While we welcome all candidates, only those selected for an inter view will be contacted

Please submit your cover letter with resume and contac t for full job description to:

Gar y Forsyth, Administrator , Bridge River Indian Band Fax (250) 256- 7999

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Li5ga5on Legal Assistant

Experience with personal injury law strongly recommended but not required

Experienced Conveyancer

Experience with E-Conveyance an asset

AT TN: OFFICE MANAGER mcundari@cundarilaw com

Looking for a meat cutter / wrapper to join our team Some experience needed, along with a great work ethic and attitude We are a provincially inspected Class A Abattoir with a far m to plate concept and are located nor th of Kamloops, BC Valid Driver ’s licence and reliable transpor tation a must Benefits available after three months Par t time and full-time positions currently available Please send resume to: rangelandjob @hotmail com

Looking for a ranch hand to join our team full time Must have experience working cattle on foot and on horse, as well as know how to operate haying equipment We are located just nor th of Kamloops, BC Valid Driver s licence and reliable transpor tation a must Benefits available after three months Please send resume to: rangelandjobap@ hotmail com

CAUTION

While we tr y to ensure all adver tisements appearing in Kamloops This Week are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to under take due diligence when answering any adver tisement, par ticularly when the adver tiser is asking for monies up front

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Ida Carmelina Luca

It is with great sadness that we announce that Ida Carmelina Luca passed away on August 31, 2023, at the age of 87.

Ida was born on March 6, 1936, in Torano Castello, Cosenza, Italy Ida is survived by her children Maria (Ken) Hum, Frank (Angela) Luca, and her grandchildren, Christopher (Amber) Hum, Daniel Hum, Anthony Luca, and Stephanie Luca as well as her great-grandchildren Collin and Addison Hum, her brother Frank Cesario and her sisters Concetta, Filomena, and Lidia as well as many other nieces and nephews and extended family around the world.

Ida was predeceased by her husband Guido, as well as her mother (Antonietta), her father (Pietro) and her sister Alba.

In October 1961, Ida bravely embarked on a new chapter of her life when she moved to Canada to join her fiancé Guido in Kamloops who had already begun his life in this new country Guido and Ida were married and soon after welcomed their children Maria and Frank. Ida made many lifelong friends in the Italian community, and they all helped and supported each other Her friendships spanned over many years, and she always talked about how grateful she was to have loyal and loving friends.

Ida's welcoming spirit was legendary Her home was a sanctuary of hospitality, where friends and family were always greeted with a warm smile and an open heart. Ida had a great sense of humour and she loved to laugh. She spent her happiest hours laughing with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Ida loved her garden and there was plenty of fruits and vegetables to be shared with family and friends. It was a source of joy and abundance. Her generosity knew no bounds, and many people enjoyed her Italian baking and cooking.

Ida was very dedicated to her faith and passed away peacefully on Thursday August 31, 2023, at Overlander Residential Care. The family is very thankful for the care given to Ida from the moment she arrived at Overlander where she was warmly named Mamma Mia. We would like to give a special thanks to Paula (Recreational co-ordinator), for making it so fun for her

Ida may be gone from this earth, but the memories of her will last forever.

RIP Mamma Mia!

Funeral Mass will he held on Saturday 9, 2023, 10:00 am, at Our Lady of Perpetual Hel, 635 Tranquille Rd. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to a charity of your choice.

Joan Ruth Mason

March 8, 1928 - August 27, 2023

Joan Mason of Kamloops, BC, died peacefully on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Trinity Hospice Overlander Hospital.

Joan was born in Calgary on March 8, 1928, to Edward John and Alice Dean. The youngest of three children she was the last surviving member of her family

She married Murray Frederick Mason in 1950 and had two children, Dean (Judy) and Brenda (Larry).

Joan dedicated the first part of married life to being a great mother She loved camping, going for picnics, spending time with family and she especially enjoyed ice cream at Riverside Park. The family can all remember her saying; “I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream”. She also enjoyed community get-togethers, the community dances and especially the Birthday Girls luncheons.

In 1976 she and Murray became grandparents for a first time. They had four grandchildren Kevin (Tamara), Jeff (Lindsay), Blake, and Sabrina (Mike) and seven great-grandchildren, Sage, Conrad, Zachary, Amelia, Oliver, Makayla and Norah.

Joan and Murray loved to travel, taking trips to India, Japan, across Canada, including the North all the way to Tuktoyaktuk. However, their favourite spots were in Southern California and Hawaii. Locally they became Good Sam Members and enjoyed the many campouts with the Juniper Sams RV group of friends.

Joan and Murray lived in Westsyde for over 50 years, moving to the Shores Retirement Residences in 2015. Joan loved all the activities and was an eager participant.

She was an active volunteer in the Anglican Community with the Church of Cleopas (Westsyde) and later at St. Georges Anglican Church.

Joan was predeceased by her parents, her siblings (Alice and George) and by Murray in 2019.

Joan lived a full and happy life. We will all fondly remember her quick wit, her kindness, her love of family and most of all, the “Gramma Cuts” on dessert servings.

The family would especially like to thank, Dr Montalbetti and his receptionist J.C. Doctor M. was a kind and caring advocate for Mom. We also want to thank the Shores Retirement Residences and her many, many friends.

The Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 28th at 11:00 am, in the Kamloops Funeral Home at 285 Fortune Drive.

In lieu of flowers the family would suggest donations to a charity of your choice。

Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

250-554-2577

Douglas (Doug) Murray McCloy

January 27, 1946 - August 20, 2023

Doug passed away peacefully with family present at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, B.C. on August 20, 2023, at the age of 77. He is lovingly remembered by his sons Jeff (Emily), Chris (Janet), and his grandchildren James, Elaine, and Roselyn. He is also survived by his older brother Gary (Sherry), nephew Kent (Claudia) and niece Jill (Craig).

Doug was born in Vancouver, BC to Murray and Elenor McCloy He spent his youth growing up on Dumfries Street and he eventually became a reserve officer in the Armed Forces. Doug moved to Kamloops in 1968 to take an apprenticeship position with Kamloops Glass, which then led to him being employed with the Kamloops-Thompson School District as a locksmith and glazier for over 20 years.

Doug will always be remembered and associated with vintage cars and the Kamloops chapter of the Vintage Car Club of Canada. His love of cars began when he earned enough money to buy his first car — a 1948 Dodge coupe. A pride and joy of Doug’s was his restoration of a 1926 Model T Ford. Doug’s passion for old cars continued when in 2010 he purchased a 1966 Ford Mustang GT Doug will ever be present at local car shows and especially the image of him sitting in his chair during Hot Nite in the City

The family would like to thank Dr Harold Stefanyk, and the ICU staff at the Royal Inland Hospital for their care and attention to Doug.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 16th. 1:00-:300 pm at Orchard Walk Community Centre, 3281 Valleyview Drive, Kamloops, BC.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

In Loving Memory of Melanie Van Mol

November 8, 1973 - July 23, 2023

Melanie Van Mol, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2023, at the age of 49. She was born on November 8, 1973, in Prince Rupert to her devoted parents, Phillip and Sandra Van Mol.

Melanie is survived by her mother, Sandra, and predeceased by her late father, Phillip. She is remembered fondly by her brother, Travis Van Mol (Jen), sister Lynette Bryan (Gord) and treasured niece and nephews; Justin, Marcus and Thea. Melanie is also mourned by a multitude of cherished friends and family members who will forever hold her in their hearts.

Melanie Van Mol will be deeply missed but never forgotten. May she find eternal peace in the loving embrace of the stars. Always…

The Memorial Service will take place at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 23, 2023 in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive. For those who cannot attend, you may join virtually at this link: https://ipcamlive.com/5f98c1fdc1e47. Please email kfhome@shawbiz.ca or call us at 250-554-2577 for the PIN.

Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

250-554-2577

Anthony Francis (Tony) Santo

Anthony Francis Santo (Tony) of Reno, Nevada, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on August 17, 2023, doing what he enjoyed most: being outdoors in nature. Tony was born to John and Marguerite Santo in New York State on January 21, 1961. He graduated from the University of Nevada Las Vegas in 1984 with a hotel and casino management degree.

Tony had many accomplishments and successes, of which his greatest were his family and many friends. His love for family and friends drove his generous and giving spirit. His adventurous and fun nature was a big part of who Tony was. All who were part of his life experienced that, and he made a lasting impact on many He was a remarkable leader in all aspects of his personal and business life, and it served him well throughout.

He was the third child of five in an Italian-American family where you could miss any meals except dinner required attendance by all It was here that Tony carried this tradition into his own family and with all his friends who were lucky to share a meal and spend time with him. Tony had an enormous heart that was the driving force of his lifestyle, actions, and influence. He will be remembered for sharing his admirable character and quick wit with his friends and family He truly cared for each of themand if you knew him, you knew it.

The Santo family was in the hospitality business, with Tony following in his father ’s footsteps and where he learned to craft his amazing people and business skills. Tony’s career spanned over 30 years working for well-known companies such as Hilton Hotels, Caesars Entertainment, and others, culminating in leadership of Gateway Casinos as CEO for the past ten years. His accomplishments throughout his career were many; Tony was a man who got things done, and those who worked with him were better for it.

Tony is survived by his wife Michelle, the love of his life for 36 years, and his three sons, John, Anthony, and Matt. Tony was a proud husband, father, and grandfather His spirit will remain strong in the hearts of all who knew him.

A memorial service will be held at Sky Tavern, on Saturday, September 16th at 4:00 p.m. 21130 Mount Rose HWY, Reno, NV 89511

Details and RSVP Here

Tony was a dedicated and active supporter of many charities, and the family wishes to continue supporting them in his honour If you would like to make a donation in Tony’s name, please consider the charities below:

Sky Tavern | https://marceherz.org/tonysanto

Royal Inland Hospital | https://www.rihfoundation.ca/tony-santo-memorial-fund/

Boy Scouts of Greater Las Vegas | https://lvacbsa.org/memorials-tributes/

In lieu of flowers, please send cards to “The Santo family” PO Box 18124 Wedge PKWY #922, Reno, NV

Michael Mikalishen

Michael passed away peacefully at 97 in Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, B.C., December 19th, 2022. A graveside service was held on January 4th, 2023 at Hatley Memorial Gardens in Victoria. Michael (& dog Spunky) were reunited with his beloved wife Irene who passed away in 2001. All arrangements were made through the Kamloops Funeral Home. Many thanks!

Born on the family farm in Grindrod, B.C. in 1925, Michael lived an amazing and independent life right up until his passing. He was a generous husband, father, grandfather & uncle. His career opportunities were varied - farmer, fish buyer, teacher & finally a B.C. Telephone employee. He had many interests & hobbies including stamp collecting, rock hounding, fishing, woodworking, gardening & volunteering at Overlander Extended Care.

Michael has left to mourn his passing his three children - Al (Wendy), Terry, and Jacquie (Al Knight), grandson Ian, his many devoted nieces & nephews and their children and his brother-in-law Alvin (Helga) Fry & family Michael lived in the wonderful community of Brocklehurst and had terrific support from his neighbours as well as extended family from the Kamloops area, all of whom lovingly supported him, especially in his later years when he proudly remained in his own home until a stroke sent him to hospital in September of 2022. COVID dealt him the final blow

We welcome all who knew Michael to join us in remembering this special man.

Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 from 1:30 - 4:00 pm at the Oddfellow’s & Rebekah’s Hall, 423 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, B.C.

Yvonne Marie Prokopetz (née Eberle)

Yvonne Marie Prokopetz (née Eberle) quietly slipped away in Kamloops, BC, on July 21, 2023. We hope the conversation of gathered friends carried over with her, as sharing time, laughter, and adventures with friends, family, and her animals were among her favourite things.

Born to Peter and Catherine (née Delehay) Eberle on January 2, 1936, on a homestead near Nipawin on the northern edge of the Saskatchewan prairie, Yvonne shared stories of escapades growing up there. Some of the stories were with her younger sister, Marlene, but many were with the horses that still worked the farm and began her life-long love affair with them. There was a freedom she felt when riding, slipping out with her horse late at night to jump gates under the moonlight.

In Yvonne’s early 20s she lived for a time in Toronto and back in Nipawin to ranch, before moving onto Vanderhoof, BC, for logging, and then Vancouver

By the 1970s, Yvonne was in Kamloops and working in Finance at the brand new Cariboo College, where she stayed through its transition to University College status and onto her retirement. The early years at Cariboo suited her sense of humour and ability to remain calm and professional in any whirlwind. She is well remembered by those who knew her there for her smile, positivity, engaging personality, and graciousness.

Yvonne carried herself with a refined style shaped by her time modelling in Toronto. For those who knew her mainly from mucking about the stable or clambering up mountainsides, it could be a bit surprising to see how she transformed herself for a Western Canada Theatre play, work, or dinner in town – usually with a stylish hat raffishly tilted.

She was always on the go: playing baseball and curling when she was young, hiking with the Outdoor Club, exploring the Rockies with the Alpine Club, bicycle touring, cross-country skiing at Stake Lake with the Overlander Ski Club, paddling with the Spirit Warriors, taking up bridge with neighbours in her 80s, or hosting laughter-filled holiday meals where her culinary gifts shone. Of particular pride was her beautiful retreat of a garden she created along Campbell Creek, planted with an imaginative variety of flowers, a pond and hidden surprises.

Of course, horses were always there, along with the dogs that would join her and friends on rides that could go on for miles up onto the Campbell Range when she trained for competitive trail riding. Yvonne rode her grey mare Seabreeze through to just last summer, when she was 86. Her much loved pug, Lulu, entertained her and gave her comfort these last few years.

The combination of her tenacity, innovation, and passion for horses focused her drive to bring her neighbours together to secure hiking and riding trails through the Barnhartvale Horse and Hikers Trail Preservation Society, which she founded and was president of for 25 years. Yvonne was moved that the Society renamed a trail “Yvonne’s Trail” this summer at a small celebration. Her legacy of these trails will be appreciated by many generations.

Yvonne’s life had moments marked by losing family members too early; having to begin again after fires; overcoming cancer; and her final wearying illness. Yet her exuberance, tenacity, wit, and humour – especially her sense of humour – gave her such a enthusiasm for life and interest in others that she attracted people to her joyful energy and lively conversations.

Many thanks to those who cared medically for Yvonne and for whom she cared, including Drs. Smiley, Connelly, and Stinson, and those at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice who gave Yvonne the space to share more conversations.

Predeceased by her father and mother, sister Marlene, and stepmother Jean Eberle, Yvonne is lovingly remembered by friends and family, particularly her sister, Lynne, and nephew, Owen, in Ontario. Forever in our hearts and with us on the trails. At Yvonne’s request, there will be no formal service.

Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

Paul Treichel

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Paul Treichel. Paul was born January 9, 1959 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Jeanette and Leo Treichel. The family moved to BC in 1966, first to Alexis Creek, then Bridge Lake, Williams Lake, Burns Lake and Lillooet.

Paul grew up playing in the woods. He loved the outdoors and spent many, many hours fishing, dirt biking, and communing with nature. Paul enjoyed his time working for BC Rail as a young man, and later became a journeyman electrician. He was particularly proud of his work on the Mount Macdonald Tunnel near Revelstoke in the mid 1980s. Paul lived for many years in Kamloops, where he welcomed the birth of his three children. He enjoyed music and spent hours playing guitar His daughter, Alison, recalls many evenings spent listening to her dad and his friends jamming. From Kamloops, Paul moved to the Shuswap, and then eventually made his way back to Lillooet where he reacquainted himself with old friends and made new ones. His final move was to return to Kamloops in the spring of 2022. This gave him the opportunity to reconnect with his mom and siblings.

Paul leaves behind his adult children, Amanda, Jason (Candace) and Alison (Adam). His mom, Jeanette, sister Jody (Andy), brother Jon (Jackie), many cousins, aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, and dear friends. He was predeceased by his infant brother, Randy, and his father, Leo.

Paul passed away at the Kamloops Hospice, August 26, 2023, with his family by his side. The family intends to have a private service to mark Paul’s passing.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local hospice association.

John D. Cooper

John was born in Emo, Ontario on December 26, 1945 to Leonard & Anna Belle Cooper He passed away in Kamloops on August 18, 2023, one day after his 55th Wedding Anniversary

He spent most of his life working in mines. First at Steeprock Iron Mine in Atikokan Ontario for 14 years and then Highland Valley Cooper Mine for 33 years retiring in 2012.

He is survived by his wife Gail and sons James (Jayne) & Ryan (Kara) as well as his 4 grandchildren, Taylor, Ethan, Willow & Bridget. He is also survived by his sister Joan (John) and brother Dave (Joanne), brothers-in-law Allan Betz, Bob Griffiths (Rosa) and sisters-in-law Elaine Vinet, Lorraine Griffiths and Alice Morton.

At John's request there will be no service.

Celebration of Life for Helen Joyce Bonnett

Helen’s family would be honoured if you could join us to share some stories and memories of her on Saturday, September 9th, 2023, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, at The Coast Hotel, Vista Room, Rogers Way, Kamloops.

If you have any digital photos or videos you would like to share, please send them to murrayswayze@gmail.com

Victor Ivan Steven Klassen 1947 - 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Victor Ivan Steven Klassen of Kamloops, BC, on August 27, 2023, at 76 years of age.

Victor is survived by his loving wife Arli Klassen, his children Angela (Jim) Klassen of Kamloops, BC, Shannon (Marco) Sirch of Beaumont, AB, Steven (Amanda) Klassen of Christina Lake, BC, and Amanda (Cody) Savisky of Kamloops, BC. Also left to cherish his memory are grandchildren Kristopher (Jessica), Devon (Marie), Travis (Tiffany), Dylon (Judian), Victoria (Les), David (Amber), Brianna (John), Hayden (Colby), Alexei, Katya, and Tennessee (Bryce), great-grandchildren Oliver, Silas, Rowan, Blake, Amelia, and Lydia as well as his sibling Bruce Klassen (last of 12 siblings), and many nieces and nephews.

Born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan in 1947 to David and Anna Klassen, Victor lived in Big River until he was 16 when the family moved to Kamloops. On October 16, 1966, he met the love of his life, Arli, on a blind date and in 1967 they married. In 1969, their family was started and it has continued to expand with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The last few years have been difficult as his physical and mental health disintegrated, but he passed peacefully while waiting for his teeth to be brought to him. Dad enjoyed building model airplanes, playing crib, reading, and watching MASH. He spent 60 years serving his God, Jehovah, and died with the Bible’s hope for the future in his heart. Many thanks to friends and family for their support over the years.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to jw.org.

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A Ser vice of Remembrance will be held S aturday, September 9th, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Schoening’s Funeral Home

In Loving Memory of Sheila Mae Sparrow

October 20, 1940 ~ September 11, 2008

15 Years

We seldom ask for miracles, But today just one would do. To have the back door open, And see you walking through

A million times we’ve missed you, A million times we’ve cried; If love could have saved you, You never would have died.

John Dijkstra of Kamloops, BC, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on August 12, 2023, at the age of 80. He is survived by his loving wife Rita, children Ilonka and Mark (Supna), and grandchildren Olivia, Kasey, Sammy, Kenlin, Jaden and Xander

John was born in Holland in 1942, and it was there that he met & married Rita in 1966. He immigrated to Canada in April of 1967. He started work with a finance company which brought him to work for the Royal Bank of Canada until 1981. Tired of all the moving around, and paperwork, he left the bank to work for Highland Valley Copper before retiring in 2007. John loved to curl and was an avid sports watcher He will be known for his friendliness and great sense of humour

A Celebration of John’s Life will take place on Saturday, September 16th, 2023, at 2:00 pm, at Southwest Community Church, 700 Hugh Allan Drive, Kamloops, BC.

A special thank you to the Ponderosa staff for their wonderful, wonderful care of John. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Society of British Columbia.

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