Kamloops This Week September 13, 2023

KAMLOOPS THISWEEK

The Ross Moore Lake wildfire south of Kamloops remains officially classified as out of control, but video of the area shows that it appears to be largely contained.

Jan Nademlejnsky flew his motorized hang glider over the fire area on Saturday, Sept. 8, noting in a video that he saw three small areas with smouldering patches.

With the mercury hitting 32.7 C on Sunday and 30.6 on Saturday, BC Wildfire Service crews observed tree candling at multiple points around

APPEAL FILED PAGE A7

The City of Kamloops has decided to appeal an arbitrator’s decision in a case involving bylaws department restructuring

SCORCHED EARTH SOUTH OF KAMLOOPS

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the fire, which remains at about 11,000 hectares in size and moved to within 10 kilometres of Kamloops’ southern boundary.

The fire was sparked by lightning and discovered on July 21.

Environment Canada’s forecast for the Kamloops area calls for more heat as the week progresses, with sunshine and highs in the upper

20s expected through the coming weekend.

Danger tree assessment and falling is ongoing to ensure safe working conditions for ground crews, with Mexican crews return to the fireline on Monday after days of rest.  Evacuation orders and alerts remain in effect for some areas, with information online at tnrd.ca. In addition, an area restriction order is in place in the vicinity of the Ross Moore Lake wildfire. To date, only one structure, a recreation-type of building, has been reported as being damaged by the fire.

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First Steps facility will be meeting with patients beginning on Sept. 18

Kamloops MP won’t offer his take on policy

MICHAEL POTESTIO STAFF REPORTER michael@kamloopsthisweek.com

Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo (Conservative) MP

Frank Caputo is refusing to comment on a controversial policy passed at a Conservative Party policy convention in Quebec City this past weekend — at least until the leader of his political party has first expressed his position.

On Sept. 9, convention delegates voted in favour of a future Conservative government prohibiting “medicinal or surgical interventions” for transgender individuals under the age of 18. The motion, which originated in the North Okanagan-Shuswap riding, passed, with 69 per cent of members voting in favour.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is not obligated to include that policy, or any of the policies passed during the threeday conference, into an eventual

election platform. Poilievre did not hold media availability following the convention.

Reached for comment as to his position on the policy to limit transgender health care for minors, Caputo, who attended the conference, initially told KTW he would not comment before Poilievre presented his stance on the issue. Doing so ahead of that would be “imprudent” of him, Caputo said.

“I won’t have any comment on it until he addresses it because he is our leader,” Caputo said, noting Poilievre will ultimately decide on the Conservatives’ election strategy.

However, later in the interview with KTW, Caputo cast doubt on whether he would, in fact, offer up his opinion at all, stating, “I’ll have to see. His [Poilievre] comment will probably be exactly what I have to say because he’s the leader.”

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Jan Nademlejnsky snapped this photo of the Ross Moore Lake wildfire from his motorized hang glider on Sept. 8.

C I T Y PAG E

September 13, 2023

CO U N C I L C A L E N DA R

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September 25, 2023

2:00 pm - Build K amloops Council Select Committee

September 26, 2023

1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting

September 26, 2023

7:00 pm - Public Hearing

Oc tober 5, 2023

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• Tranquille Road Detour (500 block) between Oak Road and Elm Avenue

• 6th Avenue

Columbia Street to Lansdowne Street

• Tranquille Gateway

Improvements Project

Tranquille Road from south of K amloops 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 Knox Street and Clapper ton Road

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C A L L F O R P H O T O S

The City of K amloops wants to feature your best shots of city life in our major publications, including the 2024 City Calendar We encourage submissions that highlight our city's diverse population, urban landmarks, breathtak ing environment, and variety of leisure activities

Individuals with submissions selected for inclusion in the 2024 City Calendar or selected as a cover for any major publication in 2024 will receive public recognition on our website and social media channels and will be awarded a one -month Full Access Family Pass to the Tournament Capital Centre

Deadline:

September 29, 2023, at 4:30 pm

To learn more and submit photos, visit:

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AT T E N T I O N LO C A L B U S I N E S S O W N E R S !

YOUR AC TIONS CAN SAVE A BEAR'S LIFE!

IT 'S THE (BY )LAW!

Under Solid Waste, Rec yclables, and Organics Bylaw No 40-67:

• Residents must ensure solid waste car ts are securely stored and made inaccessible to wildlite

• Between April 1 and November 30, car ts must not be placed at the curb earlier than 4:00 am on collection day (car ts must be removed from the curb no later than 7:00 pm year-round).

• No proper ty owner or occupier shall accumulate, store, or collect any wildlife attractants unless stored in an enclosed structure or closed container.

Infrac tions to this bylaw may result in a $100 fine

K amloops is a designated Bear Smar t Community This means that we work to address the root causes of human-bear conflict and help keep our community and local bear populations safe

For more information, visit: Kamloops.ca/BearSmar t

This November, the City of K amloops is once again par tnering with the K amloops Chamber of Commerce to offer local businesses a three -par t vir tual workshop on how to gain a competitive edge when responding to government requests for proposals and tenders. These three fast-paced, interactive, 90-minute sessions will be facilitated by Liz Busch, a subject matter exper t at The Procurement School, Canada’s leader in providing engaging, interactive, online learning programs for procurement professionals

The sessions will run 9:00–10:30 am on November 2, 9, and 16. Take a deep dive into a narrow topic and gain the k nowledge and sk ills you need to ensure you are putting your best foot for ward the next time you bid on a government project

New this year is a bonus four th workshop on November 23, Understanding the Federal Procurement Process

To register, visit: KamloopsChamber.ca/Events

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CITY ISSUES MEMO ON RECORDINGS

MICHAEL POTESTIO STAFF REPORTER michael@kamloopsthisweek.com

A memo reminding City of Kamloops employees and members of council that recording conversations in the workplace is prohibited was issued last week — for the second time in less than four months.

The reminder was sent out on Sept. 6, the day after the revelation during a council meeting that Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson’s wife, Lori, recorded a March 22 phone call between her husband and city CAO David Trawin while the mayor was driving.

Hamer-Jackson has told KTW his wife recorded the call without his or Trawin’s knowledge and did so for note-taking purposes.

The memo, a copy of which was obtained by KTW, reads: “The Human Resources and Safety Department wishes to remind everyone that a person secretly or openly recording conversations of others in the workplace is cause for concern on several levels, not the least of which is damage to general morale. It is strictly prohibited at City of Kamloops worksites. Such actions violate the standards laid out in Corporate Policy HR-1-0 ‘Standards of Conduct’ and erode understanding and mutual respect in the workplace protected by HR-2-3 ‘Bullying and Harassment.’ Employees who fail to comply with these standards or policies may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.”

City human resources director Colleen Quigley told KTW that while the memo specifies employees, these corporate policies also apply to how members of council interact with city staff members.

“As an employer, we’re obligated to ensure our employees are treated to a workplace free of bullying and harassment,” Quigley said.

What repercussions members of council could face if they violate the policies is a grey area, Quigley said, noting she has jurisdiction over an employee-to-employee situation, but has no authority over mayor and council.

Council’s code of conduct could apply, Quigley confirmed; however, there is nothing in that document specifically covering recording conversations.

Quigley said she does not know whether the revelation by the mayor about his wife recording his conversation with Trawin has led to an internal investigation.

An internal investigation of the mayor following a loud argument he had with a councillor in January led to an independent workplace investigation by Vancouver law firm The Integrity Group, which found the mayor had violated council’s code of conduct multiple times with three employees, including Trawin.

As a result, the city implemented a communication restriction between the mayor and the complainants, requiring a third party to screen his written communications and be present for any in-person or phone calls between the mayor and complainants.

Quigley said the city has a longstanding practice of emailing the memo to all city staff and council members annually as a general

reminder of policy and did so on May 12. However, she feels the municipality should now formalize with a new policy or by adding specifics to the standards of conduct policy to make the stipulation more clear and avoid having to reissue the memo.

Asked if he received the Sept. 6 memo, Hamer-Jackson said he would have to check his emails, but he said he did recall seeing one in May.

Asked if he planned to ensure none of his conversations with council or staff will be recorded as per the policy, Hamer-Jackson said he would record himself and others in his office, but does not plan to record others without first letting them know.

“I think people should know when they’re being recorded,” Hamer-Jackson said, adding that doing so would be for accuracy.

He also said he may just ask for an email conversation instead.

Quigley said secret recordings are not a significant issue at the city, though she noted they have come up in the past.

“It is something that periodically raises its head and we live in a world of social media — everyone has cameras and phones — and I think we’ve all seen on news clips that someone just pulls out a phone and starts recording,” Quigley said. “Here at the city, we want to ensure people understand we don’t like people secretly or even openly recording conversations because it’s not conducive to a positive work environment.”

The recording between Hamer-Jackson and Trawin came to light at the Sept. 5 council meeting, during which the mayor attempted to have a transcript of the call read out publicly — something KTW has learned could have opened Hamer-Jackson up to a potential lawsuit for breaching Trawin’s privacy.

The mayor said he wanted to read out the transcript for the sake of transparency. The transcript conversation was regarding the fate of the Noble Creek Irrigation System and the Sept. 5 meeting involved discussing next steps in that ongoing issue.

Recording conversations in the workplace is prohibited and Mayor Reid HamerJackson said he will no longer record others without first letting them know

The memo reminder was sent out on Sept. 6, the day after the revelation during a council meeting that Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson’s wife, Lori, recorded a March 22 phone call between her husband (pictured) and city CAO David Trawin while the mayor was driving. DAVE EAGLES/KTW

MP: voters cite cost of living and crime

Asked if he felt adopting this policy could hurt the Conservatives in the next election with voters, Caputo said he does not know which position Poilievre will take on the policy, arguing he would be speaking hypothetically by offering an opinion.

“Ultimately, I think we just need to wait for Pierre to discuss it. I’m confident in his ability to lead and his ability to craft a policy that resonates with all Canadians,” Caputo said. He added that he would stand up for all of his constituents, regardless of whether they voted for him.

Asked if he is not concerned that his constituents would prefer to hear his opinion on the matter as their representative, rather than echo the party leader’s opinion, Caputo told KTW he understood the point, was sure Poilievre would have a position on the matter “and we’ll go from there.”

Asked what other policies from the convention he would advise Poilievre to champion, Caputo replied, “Who am I to tell Pierre Poilievre what to do”

Caputo said Poilievre is “deeply committed to listening to the people of Canada.”

Caputo said he would tell Poilievre what constituents are telling him, “which is exactly the message he’s been preaching about —

mostly cost of living, inflation, crime.”

Caputo did not back Poilievre in his bid to become the Conservative leader, throwing his support behind Jean Charest instead. Following Poilievre winning the leadership Caputo was moved from shadow minister for Veterans Affairs. He is now associate shadow minister for Justice and Attorney General.

Of 200 policies submitted by riding associations to the convention, 30 were debated, with 29 of those passed. The lone policy proposal defeated was one calling on the federal government to create a groundwater system inventory.

Other policies passed included:

• the right to refuse vaccines for moral, religious, medical or other reasons;

• every Canadian is entitled to informed consent and bodily autonomy;

• encourage innovation to help diversify energy courses in Canada, including renewables and carbon and non-carbon based energy sources;

• expansion of high-speed rail networks;

• the need for single-sex spaces for women in bathrooms and locker rooms, spaces that would prohibit transgender people;

• harsher penalties for sex offenders;

• increase defence spending so Canada meet NATO’s recommended level of spending, which is two per cent of the country’s GDP.

Frank Caputo was elected as Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP in the Sept. 20, 2021, federal election. The first-time MP represents the Conservative Party of Canada. ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW

City appeals arbitration decision

MICHAEL POTESTIO STAFF REPORTER michael@kamloopsthisweek.com

The City of Kamloops has appealed the arbitration decision over the restructuring of its bylaws department.

The move comes in contrast to the municipality’s Aug. 14 statement on the decision, in which the city said it “will review the options provided and work with the union and individual employees on the path forward. We are grateful to put the arbitration behind us and continue serving the community.”

In its appeal, the city argues it was denied a fair hearing from arbitrator Andrew Sims when he did not provide a “reasoned analysis” for some of his findings, which it believes runs contrary to the labour code and is in conflict with other portions of his ruling.

Lawyers for the city have now applied to the Labour Relations Board to quash sections Sims’ ruling and remit the contested matters back to him for determination.

The City of Kamloops and CUPE Local 900 went to arbitration at the end of March 2022

in a dispute over eliminating the bylaw services officer and custodial guard positions and replacing them with a new one — the community services officer (CSO).

In his decision, released in August of this year, Sims said the city was wrong in assuming it could impose new qualifications and requirements as part of the restructuring. He also dismissed the union’s belief that it had a contractual right to resist the creation of a new position and to arbitrate the issue if an impasse was reached.

However, Sims found that while the city had the right to restructure the bylaws department, it violated its collective agreement with CUPE 900 by including “probation” in new job descriptions and by altering shift work.

While the union was seeking an order that the affected employees be compensated for lost wages and be reinstated in their former positions, Sims did not issue such an order, reserving remedial measures while giving the two sides time to negotiate an agreement.

In it appeal, the city contends when Sims declared affected

employees were entitled to remain in their positions until the employer obtained permission from the union to post jobs involving rotating shifts, it was inconsistent with his conclusion the union lacked a veto over workplace reorganizations.

The city, however, said it is not appealing the arbitrator’s conclusion the shift requirements placed on the CSOs were contrary to the collective agreement.

The city also submits it was denied a fair hearing from Sims’ finding that changes the municipality made could have been implemented within the context of existing job descriptions and that there must be a substantial change to job duties to eliminate one classification for another.

According to the city, this is inconsistent with Sims’ finding that the municipality had the right to reorganize, endorsed the business reasons for the reclassification and did not make any finding of bad faith on the city’s part from this change.

The city also argues Sims failed to consider the merits of the city’s written submissions on the issue — that new com-

munity service officers were performing new duties and that even if old duties had just been repackaged (which the city denies), that was immaterial because the city’s right to restructure includes combining job duties and is not contingent on creating new ones.

According to the city’s appeal, which was submitted to the province’s Labour Relations Board on Sept. 1, failure to provide a reasoned analysis for these findings constitutes the denial of a fair hearing when the parties are unable to ascertain the process by which the arbitrator arrived at his or her conclusion.

The city also contends it was denied a fair hearing because Sims made a declaration on entitlements of employees affected by the restructuring that all parties had agreed would be addressed separately — and, thus, Sims “unduly expanded his jurisdiction.”

According to the appeal, the city was unable to take any position about whether employees were in fact entitled to continue working their old jobs and hours or take any position on mitigation efforts.

Helping with your Children's Loans?

Co-signing during your lifetime can have unintended consequences when you die. When a person co-signs a loan, they and the borrower agree to be jointly responsible for the debt. If the borrower doesn’t pay, a lender can demand payment from the co-signor before, or instead of, first demanding payment from the borrower

Becoming a co-signer creates a direct link to your assets, even after you have died. Your child’s creditor now becomes your creditor So, if your child cannot pay a loan that you have co-signed, that creditor could attempt to seek payment through your estate Subsequently, your children may not receive the proceeds of your estate as you intended.

In today’s economic climate, it is understandable to want to help your children by helping with their loans However, you should first consider the effect your attempt to help may have on your overall estate plan

If you have questions, we’re here to help

OPINION

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Listening to voices from the middle

One of the great cultural lies we’ve recently been sold is that we must pick a side when it comes to, well, nearly everything.

If you’re pro-this, you have to be anti-that. If you like this, you have to loathe that. If you support this — you get the picture.

The loudest voices speaking from the narrowest corners want us to believe there is no option other than polarization when it comes to difficult social issues; it’s either bitter black or sanctimonious white.

But the truth is most folks fall somewhere in the reasonable grey.

While the value of common sense voices is tragically underrated, it’s time we considered some amplification of sensible perspectives.

This week, Kamloops council had the opportunity to vote on the

KATIE NEUSTAETER View From CITY HALL

final reading of a proposed bylaw banning the use and display of illicit drugs in or on designated parks and public lands.

If you listened to the extreme voices on either side of the issue, the bylaw somehow simultaneously doesn’t go far enough and goes too far — which is how we know we’ve found our way to something rational.

The reality of the toxic drug crisis is horrifying. We can’t waste any time in taking the big, necessary steps required to save lives, but it doesn’t have to be at the unnecessary expense of the whole.

The mental gymnastics required to argue that people must be permitted to shoot or smoke up on city property to prevent overdose deaths is beyond my cognitive flexibility, particularly as it isn’t supported by data.

For example, according to a statement from the B.C. Coroners Service this summer, illicit drug toxicity is now the leading cause of death in B.C. for people between the ages of 10 to 59, surpassing homicides, suicides, accidents and natural diseases combined.

Only halfway into this year, more than 1,200 lives in our province had been stolen by this insidious beast and more than 80 per cent of those

deaths occurred indoors.

Objectively, defending public drug use and implementing decriminalization without guardrails is not helping.

By any measure, by any standard, the free-for-all approach to the toxic drug crisis fails to address the problem, while causing damage to the wider community.

Because I’m a realistic optimist, I believe that with enough political will, visionary funding and a collaborative approach, we can turn the tide of this terrible storm, but it will only happen if the majority middle’s demand for a logical approach to this complex problem is heard.

The human and monetary cost for continually ineffective experimentation is much too high.

The only side we should pick when it comes to this issue is the one where more people live and social order isn’t completely

derailed in the process.

We must choose to do what’s best for both those who use drugs and those who don’t. That begins with something as basic as, “You can’t smoke meth in public in Kamloops.”

My hope is that the senior regulatory bodies that hold the money and power will support next steps instead of blocking this one, and that they will seek the advice of city councils that are not beholden to polarized thinking or black and white solutions.

Municipalities are fed up with arbitrary approaches from provincial edges and we’re demanding colour be added from the middle.

Katie Neustaeter is a Kamloops councillor. She can be reached by email at kneustaeter@kamloops.ca. Kamloops council columns appear monthly in KTW and online at kamloopsthisweek.com.

Our BC Wildfire Service has lost its way

As a lifelong resident and a professional forester in B.C. for more than three decades, with a 40-year wildfire suppression background, and previously recognized by the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) as a wildfire specialist, I am angered by the present state of wildfire management in our province.

The people of British Columbia deserve an independent review of how the BCWS manages wildfires. We need an in-depth analysis of the operations on the fireline, not another high-level report with a laundry list of recommendations that are largely ignored.

The present model has proven itself

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totally inadequate. It has failed to effectively respond to the growing threat of wildfires.

A wildfire management model that does not communicate with, organize or utilize First Nations and experienced local forest professionals is guaranteed to fail.

A model that increases wildfire costs and area burned, slows wildfire suppression responses and erodes the ability of B.C. to fight its own wildfires is not in

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the interest of British Columbians.

We will only be successful if our entire forest industry is organized and involved in wildfire management. Unfortunately, the present BCWS management has shown no interest in such a logical, cooperative approach. It can’t empire build on that model.

The BCWS would prefer to manage wildfires all by itself. It does not have the resources or knowledge to properly do so, but the agency refuses to include independent B.C. forest professionals and contractors to improve wildfire management. As a result, BCWS field staff is spread so thinly

that they are ineffective and poorly supported.

When near collapse, the BCWS ignores B.C. forestry experts and parachutes in people from Australia, Quebec and elsewhere to make community-altering economic and forest-management decisions with zero local knowledge, experience or accountability.

That is unique to B.C. Other jurisdictions value, nurture and utilize their local resources. The BCWS prefers to hire anyone from anywhere, except from B.C., to manage our fires for us

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

TRU NEEDS TO ADD STUDENT HOUSING

Editor:

Re: Thompson Rivers University president Brett Fairbairn’s column of Aug. 30 (‘Don’t blame international students’):

I find it troubling that the president of TRU is doing exactly what he claims others in politics are doing — placing the blame for our housing crisis elsewhere.

CLEAR THE CONGESTION

Editor:

Residents on Elm Avenue in North Kamloops have a serious traffic problem that has been caused by the General Grant’s recycling depot.

When motorists come to remove their bottles and other recyclables, the traffic problem starts. General Grant’s has done its part to alleviate some of the problem. It has erected signs about where to park across the street and asking motorists to not idle.

That is appreciated.

The real problem begins when the traffic backs up along Elm Avenue, blocking driveways. Some residents have had to plead with waiting motorists to get in

and out of their driveways.

On July 25, I attended a public meeting at city hall and a city traffic engineer told council that some signage and public education should take care of the problem. Well, I haven’t seen any signage yet and, as for public education, I see motorists still parking any which way.

I think the city does not know what to do about this traffic problem. Staff and council don’t live here. Here’s a suggestion — block Elm Avenue off to the west side of General Grant’s. Let’s try it for a couple of weeks and see what happens.

Rick Bennett  Kamloops

The fact is, TRU has continued to show its students that it would rather build expensive condos, rather than affordable student residences, on its campus. TRU would rather focus on

Band-Aid solutions and other priorities

— such as the proposed Summit Drive pedestrian overpass — rather than lasting results.

Had the university put its efforts toward building affordable housing for students, perhaps we wouldn’t have students living in camp-style accommodations.

While I agree solutions to the housing crisis are complex and interwoven with all levels of government, it is unfair for TRU to basically wash its hands of any major responsibility.

When students see massive parking

lots like lots N and T taking up huge portions of the campus, it raises the question: could TRU not build affordable housing there and simply have parkades underneath?

Of course, TRU would likely charge a premium for underground parking. As a student of TRU, I am always in awe of the lack of accountability and leadership the university takes.

So, in response to Fairbairn’s request to not blame international students, I do not. I blame TRU.

Corbin Kelley Kamloops

CALLING ON TRU TO RETAIN ITS BFA PROGRAM

Editor:

On Sept. 18, the TRU Senate will hear from stakeholders about the potential elimination of the bachelors of fine arts (BFA) program. It will then advise the board of governors, which will ultimately make the decision to eliminate or recommend a review and revision of the program.

As president of the board of trustees for the Kamloops Arts Gallery (KAG) and a donor of the arts, particularly the visual arts, I support the continuation of the BFA program at TRU.

Our family believes a strong arts community provides a cultural balance much needed in Kamloops.

The BFA program is key to the sustainability and growth of the visual arts as a whole in Kamloops.

While the BFA program provides a local opportunity for artists to envision and refine their art practice, these same students are strongly linked with our nationally recognized KAG and our arts communities through gallery exhibitions, studio programs and employment opportunities.

WHAT’S YOUR TAKE?

Which do you favour in schools: Letter grades (A, B, C, etc.) or a proficiency scale of “emerging,” “developing,” “proficient” and “extending”? Vote online: kamloopsthisweek.com

At the KAG, we believe it is essential to take risks and provide challenging exhibitions with a multiplicity of viewpoints. I ask TRU to also uphold this mantle and ensure future artists are academically supported on their creative journey. I call on all TRU senators and the board of governors to support the review and revision of the BFA program with the intention of continuing to offer a full BFA program into the future.

Pamela Fawcett president, KAG board of trustees

Letter writer Rick Bennett is imploring the city to do something about the recycling depot traffic on Elm Avenue. RICK BENNETT PHOTO

TRUCK DRIVER ROB GETZ IS AN INSPIRATION

Editor:

In the news, we often hear about citizens misbehaving. We have an example of the opposite that happened.

On the Friday before the Labour Day long weekend, my husband was in Sahali. He is almost 90 and fragile.

When he left the store and drove out of the parking lot, he did not see a curb and drove over it. He soon noticed his car was driving on a left wheel rim.

He immediately parked in a brake check area for trucks on Summit Drive. Right then, a big truck with a box trailer pulled up behind him and a young man stepped

out and offered to help.

My husband called BCAA, but got nowhere. The young man said he had to deliver a car to Brocklehurst and would return — if my husband was still there, he would help him.

While my husband waited, passersby offered help, including a neighbour who gave him bottled water.

After a while, the young man returned. He loaded our car — a Grand Marquis Mercury — in the trailer, helped my husband into the truck and drove to the tire shop we use in North Kamloops, which turned out to be

closed for the long weekend.

The young man then continued to our home in Westsyde, where he unloaded our car and rotated and inflated three tires and the spare.

He did all of that for a glass of ice water. I told him, “You gave your knowledge, your tools and your time. Let me pay you as we are overfilled with gratitude.”

He refused and explained, “That would take my joy away from helping you out.”

That young man, Rob Getz, is an inspiration.

HOPING TRAILS NEAR NEW SCHOOL WILL REMAIN

Editor:

We would like to thank Kamloops-Thompson board of education chair Heather Grieve for her Sept. 6 column on the soon-to-be built elementary school in Pineview Valley.

Many people enjoy daily walks around the ponds in the area, through all of the seasons.  However, these

trails are not outlined in the rendering of what the completed school will look like.

We hope this has been taken into consideration and the trails will still be accessible to those who enjoy them.

All hands on deck in fighting fires

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The North Shuswap wildfire disaster is a further example of the failure of the present model.

A decision was made to ignite more than a dozen kilometres of highly valuable timber, in proximity to a forested community, without the resources to ensure it didn’t escape. This burn, conducted before the arrival of a fast-moving cold front with strong, erratic winds, was a very high-risk activity that may have made the situation worse.

The real tragedy is that the wildfire was still out of control after 39 days of burning.

The readily available resources required to put that fire out on day one, or day 10 or day 20, were never coordinated or utilized.

The BCWS is full of dedicated, hardworking people. It is important to recognize and support the hard work of the initial attack crews, unit crews and onthe-ground personnel, real champions for doing this tough work. Equally, middle managers frustrated by their inability to fight wildfires effectively through engaging local contractors and professionals deserve support.

The frontline fire zone personnel are left struggling, their hands tied due to bureaucratic constraints. Urgent requests

for fireline support are met with, “Someone from Ontario will be there in a week or two — maybe.”

No wonder our recent firefighting efforts have been so ineffective. We need a BCWS that leads a coordinated effort to manage wildfires in our province.

The roadblocks in the present system need to be identified and removed immediately. Wildfire suppression in B.C. will only be successful when all those who can help — including First Nations and forestry experts — re directly involved.

We need all hands on deck, a team working for the benefit of all British Columbians. That isn’t happening now.

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Advocacy campaign for promised full cancer centre

MEANWHILE B.C.’S PREMIER SAYS GOVERNMENT STILL COMMITTED TO BUILDING THE FACILITY

MICHAEL POTESTIO STAFF REPORTER michael@kamloopsthisweek.com

The Thompson Regional Hospital District (TRHD) is spending money to pressure the provincial government to follow through on building a promised full cancer centre with radiation treatment in Kamloops at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH).

On Sept. 7, the hospital district board of directors unanimously approved allocating $75,000 from the TRHD’s annual operations budget to hire a consultant to create a regional public advocacy campaign illustrating the need for a full Kamloops cancer centre.

While there is a cancer care centre at Royal Inland Hospital — including diagnostics and chemotherapy — it lacks radiation treatment, resulting in patients in the Kamloops area being forced to travel to Kelowna for that treatment. Fifty per cent of all cancer patients in B.C. receive radiation therapy treatment.

The 10-month advocacy campaign will involve public relations, a volunteer drive and the production of fact sheets, newsletters, a website and social media posts.

The timeline is designed to lead up to the next provincial election, scheduled to be held on Oct. 19, 2024.

In May, Health Minister Adrian Dix visited Kamloops, where he

pledged  to build a full cancer care centre in Kamloops, with an opening date of 2027 — at least three years later than what was promised by the current BC NDP government during the 2020 provincial election campaign.

Asked why the TRHD has committed the $75,000 in advocacy work when the government has committed to building the centre, board chair Mike O’Reilly pointed to past promises not fulfilled.

“There have been announcements and commitments for the

last 30 years and there has not been not been any shovels in the ground,” O’Reilly said.

Multiple provincial governments have made such a promise and various hospital boards have advocated for a radiation treatment centre in Kamloops and none have been successful to date, O’Reilly told KTW. He said the current board is taking a different approach in launching a “community-wide advocacy campaign” that will involving the better part of 200,000

Health

approval of a concept plan for a complete cancer care centre in the city. It will rise on a parcel of land next to Royal Inland Hospital as part of a project that will also include a 470stall parkade. It is projected to open in 2027.

people in the service area calling for creation of the centre.

“Fundamentally, we believe just a board approach is not going to be strong enough to get shovels in the ground,” O’Reilly said.

He said the campaign’s website will enable members of the public to post written and video testimonies of having to travel to Kelowna to receive cancer treatment and the issues doing so has created for them.

O’Reilly said the advocacy campaign will not stop once the 2024 provincial election has passed, but rather once ground breaks on a cancer facility. He said the TRHD will be putting out a request for proposal for the campaign and, at this point, will not be contributing any additional funds above the $75,000.

While in Kamloops on Monday, Sept. 11, to announce a wildfirerelated task force, Premier David Eby told KTW he welcomes advocacy from hospital districts and user groups on how to improve the health-care system.

“Our government has commit-

ted to a regional cancer care centre here in Kamloops. It’s critically important to me that all British Columbians, including right here in Kamloops, have access to highquality cancer care,” he said.

Eby said advocacy campaigns can also be useful to leverage federal and community support.

In response to the premier’s comment, O’Reilly said Eby’s NDP government has made “multiple promises before and they have never materialized.”

He said once a cancer centre is built, the TRHD will continue to advocate for the equipment to be included in it.

During his visit to Kamloops in May, Dix said the concept plan for a complete cancer care centre on a parcel of land next to RIH had been approved, meaning it was included in the province’s capital budget.

According to a Sept. 7 TRHD staff report, approximately 40 per cent of patients receiving radiation treatment at Kelowna General Hospital are residents of the Thompson-Cariboo-Shuswap health service delivery area serviced by RIH.

The staff report noted public advocacy campaigns have been successful previously for Kamloops, including having the University College of the Caribou become Thompson Rivers University and luring WestJet Airlines to Kamloops Airport.

Minister Adrian Dix was in Kamloops on May 25 to announce the

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DISTRICT OF LOGAN LAKE 2023 BY-ELECTION NOTICE OF NOMINATION

Public No#ce is given to the electors of the District of Logan Lake that nomina#ons for the offices of:

Councillor – One (1) will be received by the Chief Elec#on Officer or a designated person, as follows:

By hand, mail or other delivery service:

District of Logan Lake

#1 Opal Drive, PO Box 190 Logan Lake, BC V0K 1W0

By fax to: 250-523-6678

By email to: districtofloganlake@loganlake ca

Two arrested after carjacking

WOMAN ROBBED OF MAZDA AT GAS STATION

From 9:00 a m October 3, 2023

To 4:00 p m October 13, 2023

Excluding statutory holidays and weekends

From 9:00 a m October 3, 2023

To 4:00 p m October 13, 2023

Originals of faxed or emailed nomina#on documents must be received by the Chief Elec#on Officer by 4:00 pm on October 13, 2023

Nomina@on forms are available at the District of Logan Lake Municipal Office from 9:00 am September 15, 2023 to the close of the nomina@on period.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE

A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria:

• Canadian ci#zen;

• 18 years of age or older on general vo#ng day November 18, 2023;

• resident of Bri#sh Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomina#on papers are filed; and

• not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law

CAMPAIGN PERIOD EXPENSE LIMITS

In accordance with the Local Elec0ons Campaign Financing Act, for the 2023 by-elec#on, the following expense limits for candidates during the campaign period apply:

Councillor - $5,398 92

THIRD PARTY ADVERTISING LIMITS

In accordance with the Local Elec0ons Campaign Financing Act, for the 2023 by-elec#on, the following third party adver#sing limits apply:

Directed Adver#sing Expense Limit (Councillor) - $809 84

Cumula#ve Expense Limit - $161,967 47

For further informa#on on the nomina@on process, please contact:

Laurel Grimm, Chief Elec#on Officer 250-523-6225 ext 230

Sherry Verheyen, Deputy Chief Elec#on Officer 250-523-6225

For further informa#on on campaign period expense limits and third party adver@sing limits, please contact Elec#ons BC:

Toll-free phone: 1-855-952-0280

Email: lecf@elections bc ca

Website: www elections bc ca/lecf

Two Kamloops men are scheduled to have bail hearings this week after being arrested last week as part of a carjacking investigation.

Mounties were called to the Sahali Co-op Gas Bar at Columbia Street West and McGill Road at about 4:20 p.m. on Sept. 6.

Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Crystal Evelyn said a woman told police she was robbed of her vehicle and

phone at knifepoint. The suspects fled in her black Mazda.

“Thanks to the response of multiple police units throughout the city, police quickly located the vehicle just off of Highway 5 and surrounded it on G and M Road,” Evelyn said. “Two Kamloops men in their 30s were arrested and held in custody.”

Kevin Gordon James and Ryan Edward Roberts are both charged with rob-

bery, motor vehicle theft and disguising their faces with intent to commit and offence. James is also charged with possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

James’ bail hearing was scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Sept. 12, while Roberts’ bail hearing is set to take place on Thursday, Sept. 14.

Go online to kamloopsthisweek.com for updates to this story.

Officer injured, police vehicles damaged in stolen truck chase

If you live in Batchelor Heights, you may have been awakened in the earlymorning hours of Friday, Sept. 8, by the sounds of a driver of a stolen pickup truck ramming the vehicle into two RCMP vehicles on Batchelor Drive before driving the damaged truck into the Lac du Bois grasslands.

In the end, a man in his 20s from the Okanagan, who is well known to police, was arrested, the stolen truck and two police vehicles were damaged and a Kamloops Mountie suffered minor injuries.

At about 3 a.m., police said, a Kamloops Mountie officer was on patrol when he came across a vehicle he recognized as being related to a report of a flight from police and theft report a few just hours earlier.

That vehicle, a reddishbrown Ford F-350 pickup

truck, had been reported stolen out of Sicamous on Sept. 2 and was also associated with thefts in Clearwater on Sept. 6 and Williams Lake and 94 Mile on Sept. 7 before the driver fled from police in 100 Mile House at about 9:50 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7.

Kamloops RCMP Supt. Jeff Pelley said officers attempted to stop the stolen truck at Salish and Shuswap roads on the Tk’emlúps reserve.

“But it once again fled, placing police and the public at risk,” Pelley said in a release.

He said officers tried again to stop the truck via a spike-belt deployment on the Halston Connector, but the driver continued onto Batchelor Drive, where he rammed a police vehicle and collided with a second RCMP vehicle before continuing north into the Lac du Bois grasslands via Lac

Du Bois Road.

With the help of a police dog Unit, the driver was arrested soon after and held in custody.

“This was a very dangerous situation involving an offender known to police that occurred throughout several communities and ended with an officer injured and two police vehicles out of commission,” Pelley said. “Thankfully, the officer was assessed by paramedics for injuries believed to be minor and no one else was seriously injured in any of these events.”

The suspect is being held for a bail hearing on recommended offences related to assaulting a police officer with a weapon, dangerous operation of a vehicle, flight from police and possession of stolen property.

He is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, Sept. 8.

LOCAL NEWS

School district hiring teachers What is that pink stuff in Guerin Creek?

SEAN BRADY STAFF REPORTER sbrady@kamloopsthisweek.com

The Kamloops-Thompson board of education has approved the hiring of five additional teachers, who district staff say are needed due to enrolment pressures and classroom size requirements.

The board unanimously approved the hiring on Monday, Sept. 11, which was recommended by district staff.

Grant Reilly, the district’s assistant superintendent for early learning and elementary, said the positions will be funded from regular operating funds and the classroom enhancement fund.

The school district has typically grown in enrolment for at least the past three years. Last year, the district reported the equivalent of 15,362 full-time students, including 1,127 in Kindergarten, 8,089 in grades 1 to 7 and 6,146 in grades 8 to 12.

In its draft budget for 2023-2024, the school district has allotted $76.7 million for teacher salaries and $8.5 million for substitutes, among a total of $163.5 million it will pay in employee compensation across the district, including benefits.

The B.C. Ministry of Environment is testing water samples from Guerin Creek near Thompson Rivers University after a pink substance was found in the waterway on Monday, Sept. 10.

A ministry spokesperson told KTW emergency response officers met with Kamloops Fire Rescue following reports of the unknown substance the creek, which flows from Aberdeen down to the Thompson River, travelling along creekways and culverts along the way.

The ministry said emergency response officers collected samples of the substance and are working to identify it and believe the discharge is occurring upstream of Thompson River University, noting there have been no reports of impacts to fish or wildlife.

The ministry said environmental officers intend to follow up with a site visit to nearby businesses in an attempt to identify the source of the contaminant.

As of 4 p.m., the substance appeared to be dissipating, with no additional contaminants entering the creek.

The public is asked to call 1-800-6633456 to report spills and other incidents of pollution.

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The Ministry of Environment said officers intend to follow up with a site visit to nearby businesses in an attempt to to identify the source of the pink contaminant.

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ANNUAL TAX SALE

The Local Government Ac t (RSBC 2015) Par t 16, Division 7

AT 10AM ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2023, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CIT Y OF KAMLOOPS, THE FOLLOWING PARCELS OF PROPERT Y MAY BE OFFERED FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUC TION UNLESS THE DELINQUENT TAXES WITH INTEREST ARE PAID

PLEASE NOTE: The City may bid on all or any of the proper ties listed for sale at up to 75% of the current assessed value

BASIC INFORMATION - ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX SALE

1. The lowest amount for which parcels may be sold is the “Upset Price”. The Upset Price includes:

(a) delinquent and arrears taxes plus interest to date of sale;

(b) current year ’s taxes plus penalty ;

(c) the sum of 5% of the foregoing amounts; and

(d) $156.34 for the Land Title O ffice fees

2. The highest bidder at or above the upset price shall be declared the purchaser. PURCHASERS MUST PAY BY CERTIFIED CHEQUE, DRAFT, INTERAC, OR CASH (one hour from end of sale will be given to secure funds).

3. If no bids are received, the City will be declared the purchaser

4. The purchaser has no legal rights to the proper ty until one year has expired from the date of the sale

5. The owner has one year in which to redeem the proper ty by paying back the upset price plus interest accrued to the date of redemption and any other related costs incurred by the purchaser.

6. At redemption, the purchaser is refunded any amounts paid plus interest accrued from the date of the Tax Sale. Please allow up to four weeks to process the refund.

7. Title to proper ty not redeemed within one year from the date of the tax sale will be transferred to the purchaser on receipt of Land Title Act fee

8. The purchaser will be responsible to pay the Proper ty Purchase Tax on the fair market value of the proper ty at the time of the transfer of the title

9. The City of K amloops makes no representation express or implied as to the condition or quality of the proper ties being offered for sale

10. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the proper ties and make all necessar y inquiries to municipal and other government depar tments, and in the case of strata lots to the strata corporation, to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions which may affect the value or suitability of the proper ty

Investigation after child dies

Kamloops Mounties are investigating a tragic incident in which a one-year-old child died in a motor vehicle incident.

Cpl. Crystal Evelyn said police were called to the 1500-block of Ord Road in Brocklehurst on Sept. 6 at about 4:50 p.m. to assist paramedics with a call.

There, paramedics were tending to the

child, who appeared to have been struck by a vehicle in a driveway.

“The baby was transported to hospital with critical injuries, but sadly did not survive,” Evelyn said.

As the report involves the death of a child, the Kamloops RCMP serious crimes unit is assisting in the ongoing investigation.

The BC Coroners Service is conducting a concurrent investigation into the child’s death.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that may be related and has not yet shared it with police is asked to call Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2023-32329.

ANNUAL TAX SALE

For more information, proper ty owners can contact the City of K amloops Revenue Division at 250-828-3437 or email revenue@kamloops.ca Prospective bidders can visit City Hall

Cara Dawson, CPA, CGA Revenue and Taxation Manager

Forest enhancement worth tens of millions

THE FOREST ENHANCEMENT SOCIETY OF BC RECENTLY ANNOUNCED 42 PROJECTS

A total of 42 new forest enhancement projects worth $34 million are underway in B.C., with a number of them in the Kamloops area.

At an event at River City Fibre on Mission Flats Road on Tuesday, Sept. 12, Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) executive director Steve Kozuki said the funding is a result of a $50-million investment to FESBC from the Ministry of Forests to boost fibre supply by utilizing uneconomic fibre and reducing wildfire risk while also supporting workers and communities.

“The funding provided by the Forest Enhancement Society of BC is a testament to the government of British Columbia’s drive to foster environmental sustainability and community wildfire risk reduction,” Kozuki said.

“Their support of these transformative projects demonstrates their commitment to helping communities reduce their risk of catastrophic wildfire events and transforming waste wood into green

energy and sustainable products. They are taking action on climate change while at the same time promoting job growth and community resiliency throughout the province.”

On hand during Tuesday’s announcement were Simpwc Resources Group, Arrow Transport and Kruger, three compa-

nies working together on a joint project,

“It exemplifies how partnerships can transform industries,” Kevin Gayer of Arrow said. “Often funding is required to bridge the financial gap of learning new practices until efficiencies can be developed.”

He said this particular project’s outcomes are multifaceted, encompassing economic, social and environmental benefits.

The creation of approximately 20 fulltime-equivalent jobs will provide a boost to local economies while helping reduce greenhouse gases and improve air quality.

The funding also plays a role in supporting the utilization of forest fibre that would otherwise go to waste. For example, low-quality logs from outside of the current economic range for Simpwc Resources Group’s operations can be used by Arrow and Kruger, instead of being burned.

Nations, the pulp sector, loggers, silviculture companies and technology companies.

Created as a small Crown agency seven years ago, Kozuki said the Forest Enhancement Society of BC sees itself as being “an enabler.”

Songs of the Margit Sky Project with performers from the Kamloops Symphony and Sage Hills Singers, Drummers & Dancers

Kozuki said the investment also drives local economic growth in providing jobs throughout various sectors, including First

“We enable groups like the Simpwc Nation and Arrow, who want to do good things in the forest. So far, we’ve funded over 300 projects valued at hundreds of millions of dollars, all around British Columbia,” Kozuki said. “It’s making a real difference in taking action on climate change, reducing the risk of wildfires to communities in a very meaningful way, improving recreational values and helping to improve wildlife habitat.”

Steve Kozuki, executive director of the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) speaks to local media on Tuesday (Sept. 12) explaining Premier David Eby’s January 2023 announcement of a $50 million funding boost for the Forest Enhancement Society of BC.

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Tk’emlúps, Kamloops working on recent archaeological find

Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc and the City of Kamloops are working together to protect a site along the Thompson River where ancestral remains were found on Sept. 2.

According to the Kamloops RCMP and the BC Coroners Service, an eroded riverbank led to an archaeological discovery of bones. A person walking along the river spotted what appeared to be human

bones embedded in the clay bank near the water’s edge. Police attended and received the assistance of the BC Coroners Service and its anthropologist.

Cpl. Crystal Evelyn said that, based on the preliminary findings, the bones are believed to be human and archaeological in nature.

The specific location of where the bones were found is not being released.

“Cultural heritage is an important value for Tk’emlúps and we have a

responsibility to ensure that our cultural and traditional practices are being respected,” Tk’emlúps Kúkpi7 (Chief) Rosanne Casimir said.

“Our people have been here since time immemorial and travelled extensively throughout Secwepemcúl’ecw

Casimir noted the area is closed and it is requested that the public and media avoid the area to allow the Tk’emlúps and the City to complete important work.

Dead bruin leads to vehicle’s ruin

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A stolen vehicle collided with a bear carcass and ended up in flames last weekend when its driver kept trying to evade police.

Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Crystal Evelyn said at about 1:45 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2, members of detachment’s crime reduction unit had the driver of a suspected stolen car pulled over on Highway 5 near Rayleigh when the driver sped away.

Evelyn said the driver then struck a bear carcass on the highway and continued driv-

ing, despite considerable damage to the vehicle.

“Soon after, officers observed the vehicle engulfed in flames on the frontage road in Rayleigh and confirmed it to be a Mazda stolen from a business on Aug. 19,”Evelyn said in a release.

A suspect was located nearby and arrested, then released, pending further investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call Kamloops RCMP Detachment at 250-8283000 and reference file 2023-31792.

Motorcyclists dies in Sept. 6 crash

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A man has died following a motorcycle crash in Knutsford this week.

Kamloops Mounties say the single-vehicle crash occurred on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at about 1:30 p.m. on Highway 5A at Cardu Hill, south of Kamloops.

Officers arrived and found paramedics tending to the rider, along with passersby who were first on scene and provided first-aid.

The victim was taken to hospital with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening at the time.

“The victim, a man in his 70s, sadly succumbed to his injuries later that night,” Cpl. Crystal Evelyn said in a release, noting no criminality is suspected by police. The BC Coroners Service is conducting a concurrent investigation.

Anyone with information related to the crash is asked to call Tk’emlúps Rural RCMP at 250-314-1800 and reference file 2023-32293.

250-523-6225 The office is open from 8:30 a m to 4:00 p m , Monday to Friday (excluding holidays)

Advance elector registra#ons will be accepted at the District of Logan Lake office un#l September 26, 2023 Elector registra#ons will not be accepted during the period from September 27, 2023 to November 17, 2023 but will be accepted on vo#ng days

RESIDENT ELECTORS:

ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older on general vo#ng day for the by-elec#on or assent vo#ng; and

• a Canadian ci#zen; and

• a resident of Bri#sh Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registra#on; and

• a resident of the District of Logan Lake for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and

• not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from vo#ng in an elec#on and not otherwise disqualified by law

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS:

• 18 years of age older on general vo#ng day for the by-elec#on; and

• a Canadian ci#zen; and

• a resident of Bri#sh Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registra#on; and

• a registered owner of real property in the District of Logan Lake for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registra#on; and

• the only persons who are registered owners of the property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corpora#on or another trust; and

• not en#tled to register as a resident elector; and

• not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from vo#ng in an elec#on and not otherwise disqualified by law; and

• if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the wriLen consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector

LIST OF REGISTERED ELECTORS

Beginning October 3, 2023 un#l the close of general vo#ng for the by-elec#on on November 18, 2023, a copy of the list of registered electors will be available for public inspec#on at the District of Logan Lake Municipal Office at #1 Opal Drive Logan Lake BC, during regular office hours, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays Before inspec#ng the list, a person must sign a statement that they will not inspect the list or use the informa#on included in the list except for the purposes of Part 3 – Electors and Elec#ons of the Local Government Act An elector may request that their address or other informa#on about them be omiaed from or obscured on the list of electors

OBJECTION TO REGISTRATION OF AN ELECTOR

An objec#on to the registra#on of a person whose name appears on the list of registered electors may be made in accordance with the Local Government Act un#l 4:00 pm on November 18, 2023 An objec#on must be in wri#ng and may only be made by a person en#tled to be registered as an elector of the District of Logan Lake and can only be made on the basis that a person whose name appears on the list of electors has died or that a person whose

New early pregnancy clinic open in the city

Expectant parents will soon be able to access a new early pregnancy clinic in Kamloops as the First Steps Early Pregnancy Triage Clinic is scheduled to open on Monday, Sept. 18.

The clinic will be located in Tudor Village in Sahali, on Summit Drive between Notre Dame Drive and Arrowstone Drive.

Patients of the clinic will receive access to early prenatal care, including routine lab tests, ultrasounds, genetic screening and early detection and referrals for high-risk pregnancies.

“Patients don’t require a physician’s referral,” said Joanna Norman, registered midwife and clinic lead, in a release.

“The clinic will be a first point of contact, offering accessible pregnancy care within the first and early second trimester.”

The clinic will accept a wide range of patients, including newly pregnant women without a family doctor, international students, private pay and patients displaced by emergencies such as fires or floods.

Referrals to specialists will also be provided for specialized care.

First Steps Early Pregnancy Clinic will be interdisciplinary, which means patients may receive care from a family

physician, a midwife or a nurse practitioner.

First Steps will provide initial pregnancy care, then transfer patients in the second trimester to Thompson Region Family Obstetrics in Royal Inland Hospital, where they will be followed through to delivery and the initial phase of postpartum care.

“The triage clinic will receive patients at their earliest moments of pregnancy, which is better for patient health outcomes, provides reassurance and timely access for families seeking care and will also help reduce demands on the hospital’s emergency room and urgent care clinic,” Norman said.

The clinic can be contacted by phone at 250318-3861 and by email at info@earlypregnancy.ca.

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Rent hikes in B.C. to be capped at 3.5% in 2024

For the second consecutive year, B.C.’s maximum allowable rent increase is being set below the inflation rate.

In 2024, rent increases by landlords will be capped at a maximum of 3.5 per cent.

The rent increase cap does not apply to commercial tenancies, non-profit housing tenancies where rent is geared to income, cooperative housing and some assisted-living facilities.

The rent cap of 3.5 per cent is below the 12-month average inflation rate of 5.6 per cent and applies to rent increases with an effective date on or after Jan. 1, 2024.

If landlords choose to increase rent, they must provide a full three months’ notice to tenants using the notice of rent increase form.

B.C. landlords can increase rent only once every 12 months.

Before 2018, the annual allowable rent increase was based on the inflation rate plus two per cent. Following a recommendation by the Rental Housing Task Force, the rent increase was reduced to just the inflation rate.

A rent increase freeze was put in place in 2020 and 2021 to support renters during the COVID-19 pandemic.

To protect renters from high inflation in 2023, the province capped rent increases at two per cent, below the 5.4 per cent inflation rate that would have otherwise applied.

When inflation returns to normal levels, which is about two per cent annually, the province intends to return to an annual rent increase that is tied to B.C.’s Consumer Price Index in future years.

QUICK FACTS

• If a landlord served a tenant with a notice of rent

increase that takes effect in 2023 using the 2024 annual allowable rent increase, it is null and void and the tenant does not have to pay it. Landlords must follow the set rent increase for 2023.

• The maximum allowable rent increase is defined by the 12-month average per cent change in the all-items Consumer Price Index for B.C. ending in July the year prior to the calendar year for which a rent increase takes effect. For example, if a rent increase takes effect in 2025, the maximum allowable rent increase is the 12-month average per cent change in the all-items Consumer Price Index for B.C. ending in July 2024.

• The 2024 maximum increase for manufactured home park tenancies will be 3.5 per cent, plus a proportional amount for the change in local government levies and regulated utility fees.

Before 2018, the annual allowable rent increase was based on the inflation rate plus two per cent. Following a recommendation by the Rental Housing Task Force, the provincial NDP government tied maximum rent increases to just the inflation rate. When inflation returns to normal levels, which is about two per cent annually, the province intends to return to an annual rent increase that is tied to B.C.’s Consumer Price Index in future years.

ROAD CLOSURE AND REMOVAL OF DEDICATION BYLAW NO. 18-414

(Adjacent to Lot A, Plan 32695 (691 Jensen Road))

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on September 26, 2023, K amloops City Council will consider adopting Bylaw No 18-414, a bylaw to authorize the closure of road and removal of dedication as a highway shown as being a por tion of road dedicated on Plans 918 and 7381 All Within Sec 7, Tp 21, Rge 17, W6M, KDYD, as shown outlined in black bold on the following plan:

The bylaw, along with the sur vey plan, is available for viewing on the City ’s website at this link: https://kamloops.civic web.net/ document/171099

Inquiries may also be directed to realestate@kamloops.ca or by calling 250-828-3548.

All persons who wish to register an opinion on the proposed closure may do so by :

• appearing before City Council on September 26, 2023, at 1:30 pm, at City Hall (7 Victoria Street West); or

• written submission:

- emailed to legislate@kamloops.ca

- mailed or hand- delivered to Legislative Ser vices, 7 Victoria Street West, K amloops, BC, V2C 1A2

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KAMLOOPS THISWEEK

This kid crew worked hard this past weekend, selling beverages in Juniper Ridge to raise $351 for the Make-A-Wish Canada Foundation. Clockwise from top left: William Stamper, Finleigh McLoughlin, Mia Stamper, Teagan Heppner, Chase Heppner, Mason Stamper and Liam McLoughlin. Make-A-Wish Canada works with communities across the country to provide children with critical illnesses the opportunity to realize their most heartfelt wishes.

The Cariboo: Rafting, riding and rejuvenating

Ominous clouds hold the threat of rain, and though our yellow slickers will shield us from the downpour, they won’t guard against the other impacts Mother Nature has in store.

“Hang on tight, team,” Simon yells over the thunderous pounding, “and do it with both hands.”

Our Australian guide has more vigor than Crocodile Dundee, and we follow his command while cleaving through the mammoth walls of water. The rafting experience is exhilarating, sights along the way are spectacular… and do we get drenched? You bet.

Kumsheen Rafting Resort, just six kilometres east of Lytton, hosts adrenaline-activating adventures, and as well as giving us three older gals the ride of our life, it offers a refreshing escape from our urban pace. It’s also one of the adventurous stops en route to our final Cariboo destination, the luxurious Echo Valley Ranch & Spa.

Just 50 kilometres from Clinton, and surrounded by pristine wilderness, are a hundred and 24 undulating hectares that Echo Valley Ranch & Spa calls home. We’re greeted by wagging tails from a few carefree border collies and a warm smile from the ranch hand.

“Everyone goes on a first name basis here, and there are

no formalities,” he says. “You can do as much as you like, or just kick back and relax.”

The peaceful vibes are felt immediately, and so is a family type ambience. And with an average guest capacity of 15, the resort seems more like summer camp.

It comes as no surprise that Asian and Western themes are integrated throughout the property. Norm and Nan Dove are at the reins of this fine establishment, and with Nan’s Thai lineage, the cultural influence, including gracious service and traditional treatments, are a natural outcome.

While some guests enjoy hike the hills of Mount Bowman, I take the path of least resistance, led by the ranch guide. The hourlong trek skirts the property’s trout ponds, where fly fisherman will soon cast their rods.

It meanders over wildflower meadows that will lure bears in the spring and parallels a trickling creek bordered by vines of wild raspberries.

The next morning, I’m feeling invigorated and ready to straddle a saddle. But unlike many guest ranches where you just giddy-up and go, Echo Valley prides itself on their Horse Harmony Program — a-day long experience (adaptable to half day for those

who choose) that helps connect horse and human.

The morning is spent grooming and connecting with our chosen equine companion and learning how to gain trust by leading them through different exercises in the outdoor arena.

After a farm fresh lunch, we’re taught how to saddle-up and then test out our trust skills on an afternoon ride. Upon returning to the corral we unsaddle and groom once again.

After saying farewell and sending my gentle steed off to pasture, I hobble like a bowlegged cowgirl directly to the Baan Thai Spa. This is where I discover true bliss.

“I’m applying pressure along your sen lines,” my masseuse explains, as she gently clambers over my rigid torso like an agile gymnast, “This will free up the energy flow through your body.”

Lord knows I need some of this component after hoofing the trails in more ways than one. In spite of her petite frame, she is strong, using her palms, elbows and feet to stretch, ply and iron out every kink that has caused me aggravation.

While decked out in crisp cotton and suffused by Asian ambience, I drift off to Nirvana.

On this Thai sanctuary’s lower level, we discover more zenlike experiences every morning during Ruesri Dut Ton.

“Inhale, exhale,” Wanna commands, as we bend our bodies like contortionists. The thousand year old regime of eighty postures and stretches not only improves our flexibility, but also helps infuse us with a deep spiritual calm.

The spacious room also doubles as a conference hall for corporate retreats and has the added convenience of a drop down screen for PowerPoint presentations and favourite flicks.

Dove Lodge is a grand games room hosting everything from pool to poker.

Beyond is an outdoor deck, where each night, under a blanket of stars, we revel in friendships, revival and a new sense of adventure.

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Fly fishers landing in Kamloops for worlds

Anglers from across the planet will cast lines into River City area water while aiming to reel in global supremacy at the Masters and Ladies World Fly Fishing Championships later this month.

“We’re taking on the task of trying to provide a lifetime experience all of our guests will never forget,” said Heffley Creek resident Todd Oishi, who is president of Fly Fishing Canada and heading the event organizing committee, along with wife, Robyn.

“It’s been an enormous

amount of work, but it’s been very gratifying to know there will be so many people coming and getting a chance to see the wonder of what we have in our own backyard.”

The opening ceremony — free and open to the public, with a 4 p.m. start — is slated for Sunday, Sept. 24, at the Tk’emlups Powwow Arbour, where fishers from 17 countries will participate in a parade of nations, along with an RCMP escort. Sage Hills dancers and drummers will contribute to the atmosphere.

Kamloops last hosted a world fly fishing championship in 1993.

“Ever since then, people keep asking me, when they know you’re Canadian, ‘When is it going back to Kamloops?’ because they’ve

heard so many great stories about the fish, the people, the whole environment and the scenery here,” Oishi said.

The fishing will take place from Monday, Sept. 25, to Friday, Sept. 29, in the Clearwater River in Clearwater, the Similkameen River in Princeton and Tunkwa Lake, Leighton Lake, Corbett Lake, Edith Lake and Sullivan (Knouff) Lake, all in the Kamloops area.

Spectators are invited to check out world-class skill and technique.

Anglers will tally points, with the number of fish caught and accumulative length of the catches contributing to team scores.

Teams from Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, England,

France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden and the U.S. will be in action, with 150 anglers registered to participate.

The masters division is for men and women ages 50 and older. The ladies category will feature women ages 18 and older.

Oishi said the catch-andrelease event will follow strict ethics on how fish are caught. Anglers will use single barbless hooks and are not allowed to touch the fish, which will be measured while in nets.

In the lakes, competitors will be aiming to catch rainbow trout and brook trout. Rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and mountain whitefish will be sought in rivers.

Many volunteers who helped make the event run in 1993 have hopped on board for this year’s competition, a 30th anniversary celebration of sorts.

“A lot of competitors around the world that came to that championship [in 1993] went home and told people about how great it was,” Oishi said, noting there is still room for more volunteers.

“We put a bid in five years ago. To host an event of this size in our own backyard … it’s great to see the community spirit and the support.”

Organizers have reserved 100 rooms at the Coast Kamloops Hotel for participants, friends and family, said Oishi.

Read more about the event online at 2023wffc.ca.

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Fly Fishing Canada president Todd Oishi (pictured) said anglers from across the globe are jumping at the chance to compete at the Kamloops-and-area Masters and Ladies World Fly Fishing Championships.

Olynyk makes history

Kelly Olynyk of Kamloops belongs to the first Canadian team to reach the podium at the FIBA Basketball World Cup.

The South Kamloops secondary graduate and Utah Jazz forward netted 11 points for Canada in a thrilling 127-118 overtime victory over the U.S. in the tournament bronze-medal game on Sunday, Sept. 10, in Manila, Philippines.

“It’s special, man,” Olynyk told Arash Madani of Sportsnet. “You’ve got a great group of guys who came together, fought for each other, fought for our country and represented

the country with pride and passion every single day.”

Dillon Brooks tallied a game-high 39 points to lead the Canadians to their first World Cup medal and second victory (2-21) over the U.S. in FIBA senior men’s play.

Mikal Bridges connected on a three-point shot for the U.S. with .6 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 111-111.

Canada inbounded to Olynyk, whose long-range three-point effort at the buzzer did not miss by much.

The Canadians, paced by Shai Gilgeous-

Alexander and RJ Barrett, pulled away in OT. Serbia vanquished Canada 95-86 in semifinal play on Friday. Germany topped Serbia 83-77 on Sunday to win gold. Olynyk said Team Canada’s focus turns now to the 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris. The 15th-ranked Canadians earned a berth in the Olympics with an 88-85 victory over No. 1-ranked Spain in the second round of World Cup action.

Canada has not competed in men’s basketball at the Olympics since 2000 in Sydney.

Kelly Olynyk boasts bronze at the FIBA Basketball World Cup on Sunday, Sept. 10, in Manila. YONG TECK LIM/GETTY IMAGES

SPORTS

Kamloops Canoe and Kayak Club boasts national medallists

Eight Kamloops Canoe and Kayak Club athletes were in action at the Canoe Kayak Canada Sprint National Championships, which wrapped up on Sept. 1 in Dartmouth, N.S.

Harris Hunter led the way for the Kamloopsians, racking up five medals at nationals.

Mischa Grover, Leilani Vanderydt, Harris Hunter, Douglas Hunter, Damian Hickey, Corben Hickey, Nate Neuls and Liam Grover combined for six trips to the podium and many impressive finishes at the event, which included a field of 1,037 athletes from 41 clubs across the country.

Damian Hickey, Harris Hunter and Douglas Hunter belonged to the under-16 K4 team that won gold in the 1,000-metre and silver in the 500m. Peter ThompsonWhike of False Creek Racing Canoe Club rounded out the squad.

The Hunters are twin brothers.

“I mostly enjoy the racing in the moment,” Douglas Hunter said, noting highlights included crossing the finish line with teammate Damian Hickey. “Getting

the medals is kind of customary. In reality, I really enjoy doing the races with the people in the boat and developing together.”

Harris Hunter won silver in the

U16 K1 200m, silver in the U16 K1 6,000m and bronze in the U18 K2 500m, along with Adam Vetter of False Creek.

Mischa Grover, along with

teammate Abby Charlesworth of False Creek, claimed silver in the U18 C2 1,000m.

Damian Hickey, Douglas Hunter, Corben Hickey, Nate Neuls, Leilani Vanderydt, Liam Grover and Mischa Grover earned fourth-place finishes at the event.

For more information on the club, go online to kamloopscanoeandkayakclub.ca. Club headquarters are at Shumway Lake.

Stan Marek joined the KCKC in 2013 and was head coach for 10 years before resigning and taking a job as technical director for Canoe Kayak BC.

“It’s Stan,” said Paul Hunter, the Hunter twins’ father, when asked why the club is succeeding on the national stage. “He coached them to this point. He’s developed these athletes — all of them in the present group.”

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Corben Hickey of the Kamloops Canoe and Kayak Club in action at the Canoe Kayak Canada Sprint National Championships, which wrapped up on Sept. 1 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

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Van Olm shines against Rockets

The Kamloops Blazers and Kelowna Rockets split a pair of weekend WHL pre-season tilts.

Kamloops played host to Kelowna on Friday, Sept. 8, at Sandman Centre and prevailed 4-2, thanks in part to two goals from Shea Van Olm, who has opened the exhibition slate impressively after shining in training camp.

Hudson Closson and Ashton Tait also had goals for the Blazers, whose goaltending duties were split between Dylan Ernst and Logan Edmonstone.

HErnst stopped 12 of 13 shots that came his way. Edmonstone allowed one goal on eight shots.

Jari Kykkanen went

the distance between the pipes for Kelowna, making 35 saves on 38 shots.

The Rockets rebound-

ed on Saturday with a 4-2 triumph over the visiting Blazers at Prospera Place.

Max Graham, Logan

Peskett, Tij Iginla and John Babcock notched goals for Kelowna.

Kykkanen and Nathan Kam split goaltending duties for the Rockets, with Kam making 14 saves on 15 shots and Kykkanen allowing one goal on 16 shots.

Van Olm scored both Kamloops goals.

Edmonstone and Matthew Kieper split time between the pipes for the Blazers, with Edmonstone stopping eight of 10 shots and Kieper allowing two goals on 21 shots.

The Blazers will be in action next on Friday, Sept. 15, when the Victoria Royals come to town. Game time is 7 p.m. at Sandman Centre.

Thompson-Nicola Regional District NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

When? Monday, September 25th, 2023, at 5:00 PM

The Board of Directors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District gives notice that it will hold a Delegated Public Hearing in the Westwold Community Hall, 5112 Hwy 97, Westwold, BC to consider proposed Bylaw 2816

What is Temporary Use Permit TUP 67, Bylaw 2816?

Temporary Use Permit TUP 67 would enable commercial motocross track use at 7229 Douglas Lake Road, PID: 028-748-042, near Westwold, BC (as shown shaded on the adjacent map) for a period of up to three years. The specific temporary use conditions are stipulated in the proposed permit, a part of Bylaw 2816

All persons who believe that their interest in property may be affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to provide input at the Public Hearing Anyone may also make written submissions on the matter of Bylaw 2816 (via the options below), which must be received at our office prior to noon on September 21st, 2023 The entire content of all submissions will be made public and form part of the public record for this matter

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Kamloops Blazers’ forward Shea Van Olm (left) scored twice against the Kelowna Rockets on Friday and Saturday.

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WOLFPACK MEN OFF THE SCHNEID

Head coach John Antulov and his TRU WolfPack can breathe easier after picking up their first victory of the Canada West campaign on Sunday, Sept. 10, in Prince George.

Harry Taylor and Jonathan Rinaldi scored for the defending U Sports men’s soccer champions in a 2-1 victory over the UNBC Timberwolves, with Elijah Dos Santos picking up an assist and goalkeeper Svyatik Artemenko earning the victory in his first start for TRU (1-5).

“I think it’s a big relief for the guys to put a game together and, hopefully, we can build on this moving forward,” WolfPack head coach John Antulov told TRU Sports Information.

Michael Henman, the reigning Canada West men’s soccer player of the year, scored for the

Timberwolves (1-4-1) in a losing effort.

UNBC knocked off the Pack 3-1 last Friday in Prince George.

Henman scored twice for the home team. Dylan Pauw had the lone goal for TRU.

The WolfPack are scheduled to play the Pronghorns (2-2-1) on Saturday, Sept. 16, in Lethbridge and the MacEwan Griffins (2-2) on Sunday, Sept. 17, in Edmonton.

THE WOMEN

The TRU WolfPack split a pair of Canada West women’s soccer matches on the weekend in Kamloops.

TRU (2-3) put on a show on Friday, Sept. 8, in its home opener, blanking the UNBC Timberwolves of Prince George 3-0 in front of nearly 1,000 fans at Hillside Stadium.

Ainsley Grether, Kat Stewart and Raiya Rumo had goals for the Pack, whose goalkeeper, Aneesa

O’Brien, earned her first shutout in the Canada West ranks.

UNBC is 0-4 on the season.

The UBC Thunderbirds — the No. 1-ranked women’s U Sports soccer team — dispatched TRU 3-0 on Saturday.

Sophie Damian, Sophia Ferreira and Jade Taylor-Ryan notched goals for UBC (4-0) in support of goalkeeper Dakota Beckett, who made four saves to keep a clean sheet.

Goalkeeper Cassandra De Amaral made her WolfPack debut and stopped 10 shots in a losing effort.

TRU is slated to play the Saskatchewan Huskies (3-1) on Saturday, Sept. 16, in Saskatoon and the Regina Cougars (1-1-2) on Sunday, Sept. 17, in the Queen City.

Defensive standout Abe Fimbo and his Kamloops Broncos will square off against the Okanagan Sun on Saturday, Sept. 16, at Hillside Stadium.

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Broncos return home

At long last, the Kamloops Broncos will play on home turf.

The Broncos — 0-5 and in the B.C. Football Conference basement — were forced to play their first five games of the campaign on the road due to renovations taking place at Hillside Stadium.

Win No. 1 will not come easy on Saturday, with the Okanagan Sun of Kelowna coming to town for a 6 p.m. start at Hillside.

Okanagan is 4-1 this year and has never lost to Kamloops

since the Broncos joined the BCFC in 2007.

The Westshore Rebels (6-0) of Langford sit atop league standings, with four more points than both the Sun and Valley Huskers (4-2) of Chilliwack.

In third place are the Langley Rams (3-2), who are two points ahead of the Prince George Kodiaks (2-3) and six points clear of both the Broncos and Vancouver Island Raiders (0-6) of Nanaimo.

TIME:

Bridget Baird of the TRU WolfPack heads forward against the UBC Thunderbirds on Saturday at Hillside Stadium.

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CREATING HOPE THROUGH ACTION

Kamloops marked World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept. 10 with a walk in McArthur Island Park to help spread suicide awareness, erase the stigma and provide hope for healing for those impacted by suicide. Suicide is the second-leading cause of death in youth under the age of 24 in Canada.

Tapestry Festival in McDonald Park on Sept. 16

Through this weekend, Kamloops Immigrant Services (KIS) is celebrating Welcoming Week by showcasing the programs and services offered to newcomers in the ThompsonNicola Region and sharing testimonials of newcomers about their welcoming experiences.

During this celebration, KIS will co-host the annual Dearborn Ford Tapestry Festival in McDonald Park in North Kamloops on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The multicultural celebration, organized by Kamloops Immigrant Services in partnership with the North Shore Business Improvement Association, is in its second year and promises to be fun, welcoming, inclusive and entertaining.

“Events like Tapestry play an important role in fostering cultural awareness and, consequently, we hope it helps reduce racism and discrimination in our community,” said Paolo Bigit, diversity outreach coordinator at

Kamloops Immigrant Services.

“Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy culinary delights, musical performances,

dances, displays, historical insights and art representing our vibrant city’s essence.”

KIS executive director

France Lamontagne said events like Welcoming Week and the Tapestry Festival celebrate the vibrant tapestry of the community’s diversity.

“In a world that sometimes feels divided, Welcoming Week is a powerful reminder that we are at our best when we come together, embrace our differences, and build bridges of understanding,” Lamontagne said.

The Tapestry Festival features a cultural foodies pavilion, a multicultural neighbourhood, art exhibits, music, dance and more.

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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

LIEN AC T

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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)

NOTICE OF SALE

By the vir tue of the Warehouse’s L ien Act there will be a sale of Randy MacNeil ’s personal goods and household belongings . The Goods will be sold on or after September.

20/2023 to recover the amount due of $735 00 CANE X TRUCK RENTAL S 7 10

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

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

While we tr y to ensure all adver tisements appearing in Kamloops This Week are placed by reputable businesses

In LovingMemory of a Wonderful Man

Michael (Mike) Jones Sr

April 20, 1949September 10, 2021

Husband, Father, Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, Uncle and Friend

It has been 2 years that a heart of gold stopped beating, working hands at rest God Broke our hearts, to prove to us he only takes the best Leaves and flowers may wither, the golden sun may set But the hearts that loved you dearly, are the ones that will not forget Wherever you are, you will always be in our hearts, ride free, fly high.

If I could write a story, it would be the greatest ever told, One of a kind father who had a heart of gold. If I could write a million pages, but still unable to say, Just how much we love and miss him every day single day! Not a day goes by that you are not loved and missed by all your family and friends.

Forever Loved by, Elaine, Melanie, Mike, Charlie, Brandi, Sabrina, Tyson, Cody, Brooke, Alexis, Levi, Jack, and Landon

In Loving Memory of Regina Henderson

October 7, 1936September 11, 2014

Wayne R. McNaughton

Each Loss

Each loss is very different, The pain is so severe. Will I ever stop missing This one I loved so dear? Good times we had together, The moments that we shared We didn’t have to tell each other How much we really cared.

I never dreamed you’d go away, Never thought of sorrow. So sure you’d always be here Took for granted each tomorrow.

Our Angel

Much Loved and not forgotten

Archie, James, Tami and the Henderson Family

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne R. McNaughton from cancer on September 1, 2023, at the age of 63, leaving to mourn family and friends.

He is survived by wife Linda; parents Marg and Ernie; brother Mike (Cindy); nephew Chris (Diana); sister-in-law Julia; nieces Colleen (Shane) and Anita (TJ); great niece Aubrey and great nephews Emmitt, Windsor and Calder He is also survived by numerous Aunts, Uncles, and cousins.

A private family interment will be held.

Should friends desire, donations may be made to The Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home (Kamloops Hospice Association). 72 Whiteshield Crescent S. Kamloops, BC. V2E 2S9 http://www.kamloopshospice.com.

Now my life is all confused

Since you went away. You took a part of me And for help I daily pray.

But when God sent you to me He never said that you were mine, That I could keep you always –Only borrowed for a time.

Now, He’s called you home, I’m sad and I shed tears. Yet I’m glad He loaned you to me And we had these many years.

Debra (Debb) Lorrie Ridge

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Debra (Debb) Lorrie Ridge of Kamloops, BC on August 26, 2023. Debra was born on February 7th, 1957. She is predeceased by her father Gilbert Murphy and survived by her mother Yvonne Murphy

Debb leaves behind her loving husband of over 40 years Jim Ridge and their 6 children: Sophia, Lisa (Ken), James, Tanya, Trisha (Lee), and Spring as well as 11 grandchildren, a great-granddaughter and many more family and friends including her siblings: Kevin (Kathy), Karen, Steve (Mavis) and Kylie (Bill).

Debb’s main love in life was her family She loved her role as Nana and enjoyed helping her children and grandchildren any way she could. Her favourite activities included painting, fishing and gambling.

After her youngest children had finished school she returned to the classroom herself to became a licensed Care Aid. She loved her job and spent her career working at Ponderosa Day Services until her retirement.

Debb will always be remembered as the warm, kind and nurturing woman that she was. A woman with incredible strength that kept her fighting right until the very end.

Her family would like to thank all the many nurses and doctors who treated her along the way Your kindnesses will never be forgotten.

For those that knew and loved Debb please join us in celebrating her life with an Irish Wake at the family home on Saturday, October 14, 2023 starting at 2:00 pm.

Arrangements entrusted to Cypress Funeral & Cremation Services Condolences may be expressed to the family at cypressfuneral.ca

Elizabeth (Bette) Cunningham Hicks (née Dobson)

Grams, Gramzee, Gramzee Bear, Bette, Betts, Elizabeth, Hubbard, Her Majesty (as Gramps used to say) lived the majority of her 101 years in Kamloops, BC, though she was always a Maritime girl at heart.

Bette enjoyed many years in her beloved 111 Clarke Street and out at Fraser Bay on Shuswap Lake. After Don passed; Berwick was her home on the hill followed by Ridgeview Lodge. Always dressed to the nines, she loved walking the block with Hunter, and enunciating while exclaiming over all manner of miracle. With a cheeky sense of humour, a surprising way with words and a presence that shall be missed, Gramzee leaves behind a mountain of friends and admirers who truly love her, and always will.

A service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the Kamloops United Church where we can celebrate her love of trees and clouds, pastries and people, and all shades of pink.

Love you to the moon and back again, and forever.

Memorial Service for Dorothy Patricia (Pat) Richmond

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 2:00 PM, in the West Highlands Community Centre, 1185 Links Way, in Aberdeen.

As you share the stories and the memories of how they lived their lives and how very much they meant, may you find comfort...

Donald Allen Thomas 1938 - 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and husband in the early morning hours of September 1, 2023 in Kamloops, BC. After a stoic battle with a variety of ailments he passed peacefully at 85 years of age.

Don is survived by his loving partner of 20 years Karen McLeod. The couple shared a love of travel, cruises, and weekly car trips. Like his father before him, dad loved to jump in the car and go for a drive without any predetermined destination. Don was born in Ponoka, Alberta to parents David & (Myfanwy) Thomas. He was the third of six boys. His siblings are Ray (predeceased) Thomas, Bill (Irene) Thomas, Robert (Lucy) Thomas, Ken (Shirley) Thomas, Brian Thomas. He has 14 nieces and nephews living in BC and Alberta. Don met and married Yvonne (née Pelletier predeceased) in Ponoka, Alberta. From there they moved to Trail and had their first daughter Colleen (predeceased) who married Randy Erfle giving Don 2 grandchildren Donald and Devon. From Trail they moved to Kamloops where their second daughter Linda was born. After Kamloops they moved to Calgary where they had their third daughter Tracy who with her husband Jason Dandenault gave him a granddaughter Rachel. From Calgary the couple and their 3 daughters moved back to Kamloops where they incredibly moved back into the same house/address they had rented in 1961. In his early years Don loved to hunt pheasant and he always had a German Shorthaired pointer at his side. His greatest passion was the game of golf. He won his first club championship in Ponoka in 1958 and many trophies and championships followed. Naturally this love of golf led him to Palm Springs where he would live in the winter months and play golf on a daily basis. In Kamloops he was once a member of The Dunes, Rivershore and Kamloops Golf and Country Club. Don was also a long-time member of Associated Canadian Travelers.

He held a variety of jobs in his life, but he never liked working for others. He tried for decades to find himself a niche which finally came to him when he began Duradeck, a company he ran with his son-in-law Randy and that he continued to manage from his home office until the day he died.

Don was known for his quick wit and wry sense of humour He also possessed a natural charm and charisma. His favourite daily pastimes were doing crossword puzzles, watching the golf channel followed by local and international news topped off with his daily Happy Hour This entailed his favourite Bacardi rum with his favourite coke in his favourite glass. Yes, he could be very particular about certain rituals and mixing his cocktail was an unwavering tradition in the Thomas household.

The family would like to invite everyone to celebrate Don’s full life at the Kamloops Golf and Country Club on Sunday, September 17, 2023, from 1:00-4:00 pm.

Betty Barbara Marshall

May 15, 1937 - August 26, 2023

Betty Barbara Marshall [Compton] was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She passed away peacefully on the evening of August 26, 2023 at the age of 86.

Betty was born in Creston, BC to Harry and Mil Compton on May 15 1937. Eventually her family settled in Hazelton, BC where she met her husband of 68 years Toby Marshall, Together they had 3 children Stu, Lori and Barb. The family moved to Kamloops in 1973.

Family was everything to Betty After her children matured Betty and Toby developed a passion for golf. This passion led to a number of friendships, travels and 3 hole-in-ones for Betty [none for Toby]. She was a member of the Kamloops Golf and Country Club for over 30 years.

Betty spent the last 4 years of her life at Overlander Extended Care Home. The family is grateful for the many angels at Overlander and Dr Mavis Hollman for treating her with compassion and respect. She is survived by her husband Toby, son Stu [Deb] and daughters Lori and Barb. Grandchildren Jody [Leon], Dan [Mandy], Gina [Frank] and Becky and 8 great-grandchildren. Her brothers Bill, Bob and sister Dianne and families. She was predeceased by her parents and much loved son-inlaw Brian [Buck] Campbell. Betty was the heart of her family and will be missed.

In lieu of flowers please donate to The Heart and Stroke Foundation or Overlander Extended Care Home.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

By Helen Steiner Rice

Glenn Frederic Fieber

August 27, 1939 - August 21, 2023

With great sorrow, we announce the sudden passing of Glenn Frederic Fieber on the evening of August 21 just four days before his upcoming wedding and one week before his 84th birthday He was surrounded by his five children, and his fiancée and her daughter when he left us.

Glenn was predeceased by his wife of over 50 years, Daryl, who passed away in February of 2022. He is survived by his first wife Doreen and their children, Paul (Lori) and Shelley, and he and Daryl’s children, Cameron, Kirstie, and Joel, along with grandchildren Elliot and Casey (Cameron and Jamie), Isaac (Kirstie), and Karolina and Pashabel (Joel and Kate). He is very much missed by his fiancée Libby Denbigh.

Glenn was born in Flin Flon, Manitoba in 1939, son of Fred and Nellie Fieber His father was a coal miner and later a union organizer His mother was a teacher, and that became his life's passion.

Glenn started out as a young teacher in small BC communities (where teaching work was available) before moving to Kamloops in 1969 with his first wife and their two children. It was in Kamloops that he found a home and spent most of his adult life, and where he accomplished the things he was most proud of. He met and married Daryl in Kamloops and they had three children together

Glenn was dedicated to the profession of teaching. He taught in BC public schools for over 30 years, and was involved not only in classroom instruction, but almost every extra-curricular activity that he could manage to cram in. He taught A/V classes, worked on the yearbook and in the theatre department, and still found time to coach school teams and the soccer teams of many of his children (Paul, Cameron and Joel). After 30 years of keeping that pace, he decided to un-retire and move to China and teach there, which he did for another 7 years, joined by Daryl when she retired herself a year or so later After China was done, he continued to teach at TRU in Kamloops, and they eventually sent him off to South Korea for yet another opportunity to teach. In his early 80s he came off the bench once again to teach a special A/V course at his daughter Shelley’s school in Langley Teaching was a life-long pursuit that he never stopped doing.

Even while taking every teaching opportunity he could, he did eventually manage to enjoy his retirement. He was a lifelong participant in the Terry Fox Run, and brought it with him wherever he travelled, organizing runs in Shanghai during his time there. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, travelling with friends made during his years of public service in the school system, and skiing. He kept his season pass to Sun Peaks to the very end, and always made it pay

There will be a memorial service at 1 o’clock at the Mountain View Room of TRU on September 24, 2023.

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

Chris Candy 1963 - 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Chris Candy of Logan Lake announce his passing on July 18, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer

He will be lovingly remembered by his sister-in-law Dorie, nephew Jason, niece Cheryl (Jamie) & great-niece Madison & great-nephew Linden. He will also be greatly missed by cousins, friends & colleagues. He was predeceased by his parents Pete & Muriel, & his brother Glenn.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Logan Lake Firehall on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 1:30 pm. A motorcade procession will be from the Church to the Firehall. There will be an open mic for anyone to share memories & stories.

The family would like to thank all his friends & colleagues who visited him daily from near & far!

In Loving Memory of Ross (Rosco) Bailey

May 26, 1948 - September 16, 2022

Ross passed away peacefully with his loving wife Rose by his side, after a year-long battle with cancer at age 74.

He was born in Vancouver at St. Paul’s Hospital. The family moved to Richmond in 1958 where he graduated from Cambie High.

Ross is survived by his son Marke Bailey, nephew Colton Proctor, sister Dorlean (Art) Peck, son Darren (Lindsay) Peck, children Joey and Aria, daughter Leah Peck, son Amin. Cousin Roger (Rosemary) Burrows, son Cameron Burroughs, children John and Caroline, daughter Colleen (John) Stockman, son Eliot. Cousin Rene Cockayne, daughter Gina (Stuart) Cuthbert, children Callum and Kieren, son Stephen (Rhiannon) Cockayne and children Owen and Teagen. Predeceased by his parents Moneca and Croft Bailey as well as cousins Donny and Lory

Ross was honest, very intelligent, inspiring, caring, funny and fun. A pretty awesome guy. He never stopped learning throughout his life.

Ross and Rose met in 1979, married October 15, 1981 in Kauai.

While living on the coast they belonged to “The Maple Leaf Singers”. He was the sound technician and did a fantastic job. He was greatly appreciated.

Ross and Rose lived in Vancouver and Port Coquitlam. In 1999 they moved to Kamloops where he had lived in the 70s where he worked for Al Perrett in his motorcycle shop. He met Al in Richmond when he was young. They had mutual respect and a lifelong friendship. He raced in Enduros and Ice racing. He won many trophies. He always wanted to come back so he could ride again. The year 2000 he got to realize a life time dream to ride the Baja 2000-mile relay race, all because of Al. At around 71 he rode till he no longer could. Dirt Biking was his greatest passion and joy

Ross had many jobs. In the fall of 2000, he opened RTS Electronics on Laval Crescent. He loved being his own boss and enjoyed it very much until he retired at 72.

Ross had a great life. He was a treasure and will always be missed and remembered by family and friends. He was fortunate to have many lifelong friends throughout his life.

When Ross left this world, he was loved and loved in return. The greatest gift of all that he left behind.

He’s probably riding with his friends who have gone before still Kickin’ Up Dirt.

Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 16, 2023. 1:00-4:00 PM at Kamloops Alliance Church.

Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

Sharon Grace Bodor

June 22, 1942 - September 1, 2023

On September 1st, 2023 we lost our beloved Mom, our hearts broke when hers stopped beating.

Sharon was born in Regina, SK. and moved with her family to Creston, BC as a young girl. She soon met her husband Joe, who swept her off her feet.

Sharon and Joe moved their young family to Kamloops in 1971, which became their forever home. Sadly she lost Joe to cancer in 2003.

She is survived by her 3 children, Kristie (Louis), Russ (Denyse) and Carla (Lorne). Her grandchildren were her true delight, Bryn, Michelle, Lane, Ashley and Keri. She was especially adored by her great-grandchildren, Daylia, Jack and Harvey, all will miss their GG.

Her family would like to invite all those who held Sharon close to a celebration of her life on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the North Shore Community Centre in Cottonwood Manor from 12 noon to 2pm.

Johanna Maria Middelburg (née Wouters)

January 27, 1925 - August 26, 2023

Johanna Maria Wouters was born on January 27, 1925 in Tilburg, Netherlands where she grew up with her brother, Jan Wouters.

At 18, after finishing school with a Diploma of Competence in Homemaking, Johanna joined the Netherlands Royal Navy Women Corps (Marva). Serving from 1945 to 1951 primarily on Java Island in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) achieving a rank of sergeant.

On the boat back from the Dutch East Indies, Johanna met her husband, Adrianus (Andy) Middelburg, who had completed his compulsory military service in the Dutch East. They lived and dated in Amsterdam for a short while before marrying in 1951. Shortly after, they immigrated to Canada settling in Lethbridge, Alberta.

Andy’s work took them to numerous places across Canada including Calgary, Winnipeg, Chateauguay (Montreal), Oakville (Toronto) and Stittsville (Ottawa). After Andy`s retirement they moved to Winnipeg and finally Kamloops to be close to their children and grandchildren.

Johanna stayed home to raise their four children; Adlai, Carla, Bert and Derek. She was intelligent and creative; keeping the kids occupied with such activities as kite making and flying, skating with chairs, swimming, badminton and board games.

Johanna enjoyed reading, needlework, swimming, badminton, ballet and collecting & researching stamps from around the world. She was also an amazing baker, especially cream puffs.

Johanna is survived by her children Adlai (Anne) of Gloucestershire, UK, Carla (Chris) of Baie Verte, NB and Bert of Paul Lake, BC; grandchildren Patrick (Abby), Laura, Sarah, Anna Murray (Frederic), Andrew and Nicolle. He was predeceased by her parents Petrus Johannes Wouters and Cecilia Lucia Adriana Jansen, husband Adrianus Middelburg and brother Jan Wouters, son Derek John Middelburg and daughter-in-law Liza Middelburg (née Spratt).

The family would like to express their utmost gratitude to the staff at the Gemstone Care Centre, and in particular Colleen Cochrane, for the care and friendship that they extended to Johanna and Andy

Condolence messages may be left at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

Judy Fergusson

On August 28th, 2023 Judy Fergusson passed away peacefully after a brief illness, at the age of 78.

Judy is survived by her loving husband of 56 years,Bob, son Cameron (Annette), daughter Tracy (Faisal), brother Wayne (Connie) Davis, Virginia Beach, VA and Hugh (Irm) Davis, Bellevue, AB, grandchildren Hayley, Nicholas, Lyla and Emma as well as many nieces and nephews.

Throughout their marriage Judy and Bob lived in a number of communities in British Columbia, meeting and falling in love in Smithers, before spending the majority of their adult life raising children and hosting family and friends in Kamloops. Judy and Bob retired to Qualicum Beach where she enjoyed getting away from winter weather and where Judy, who was known as an exceptional gardener could spend more time in the place she loved more than most, her beautiful garden, tending to her flowers. Judy was a fiercely loyal fan of the Toronto Blue Jays and Vancouver Canucks and was not shy about telling them how she felt they were playing.

Judy was loved very much by her family and friends who affectionately referred to her silly sayings as “Judyisms”. In considering Judy’s wishes, a small private family service will be held at a future date at one of the locations she loved the most.

Marjorie Frances Stager (née Camm)

We wish to share the news of the passing of our beloved mother, Marjorie Stager Marjorie will be greatly missed by her two children, Mary Peters (Andrew) and Geoffrey Stager (Tracey). Marjorie was pre-deceased by her husband Bill in 2016 and her sister Betty Strachan in 2011. She is survived by her elder sister Lorna Nordell, her cousin Cameron Hill, her many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved her family dearly!

Marjorie was born in Brantford, Ontario in 1942 to Albert Francis and Isobel Maude Camm (née Hopper). The Camm family moved to Porcupine, Saskatchewan where she and her older sister Lorna walked to the Copeau school along a forest path marked by red ribbons set out by their father After several years of farming, the family eventually moved to Prince Albert and then Edmonton where Marjorie’s parents operated a local store. Albert Camm died in 1959 and Marjorie, her sister Betty, and their mother, Maude decided on a new start in Vancouver It is there where Marjorie met Bill Stager while working at Lance Bissett. They married on August 28, 1965 and moved to Kamloops to raise their two children where Marjorie was a devoted mom to Mary and Geoff, and many of the neighbourhood kids on McGill Road. Family life was rich with family bonspiels, camping, fishing, picnics at Riverside Park and Lac Le Jeune, as well as annual visits to the Nordell’s farm near Edson.

Marjorie worked for almost twenty years at BA Blacktop as their head bookkeeper and receptionist. Later, she worked at Argo Road Maintenance and Eco-Tech Laboratories until her retirement. She enjoyed the simple pleasures: family picnics at the lake, trying out a new recipe for the many dinner parties she and Bill hosted, a good book, Trivial Pursuit (which she often won!), the occasional round of golf, walks at MacArthur Park, and time with her good friends Dianne Kerr and Trudy Dirk. Marjorie was well-versed in local and global issues. A very intelligent lady, she was known for her love of learning, her quick wit and her thoughtful nature.

In 2021, Marjorie returned to Kamloops into care at Ridgeview Lodge where she passed peacefully on September 3rd 2023.

The family would like to offer our deepest gratitude to Dr Wynne, the care staff of Ridgeview Lodge and her weekly companion Bonnie Johnson, whose visits offered Marjorie what she most enjoyed—the quiet company of a kindred spirit and a walk. While we will miss you dearly, mom, we carry a lifetime of your wisdom and love forward along with cherished memories of you and our family!

The family will hold a private celebration of Marjorie’s life at a future date. Condolences can be made online at www.drakecremation.com

The Little Unicorn

by Peggy Kociscin, Albuquerque, New Mexico

There lived a little unicorn (From when the earth was new), His coat so white it glistened, His eyes a sparkling blue.

In innocence and beauty, He danced through woods and streams.

The animals danced with him, His heart aglow with dreams.

He laughed and played with rainbows, So happy all day through, He loved to kiss the flowers

As their petals shone with dew.

He wandered through the meadows

In the moon’s soft, silver light.

He loved to gaze at all the stars

That lightened up the night.

He listened to the music

Of the birds that graced the trees.

He frolicked with the butterflies

And raced the gentle breeze.

But, as he grew and learned of life, The sparkle in his eye

Grew misty as he realized

Just what it means to cry.

He learned that there are shadows

In spite of shining sun.

The more he grew, he found that life Was never always fun.

For now he’d learn of feelings

That come from deep within;

No longer in the “dream world”

Where (for so long) he’d been.

His gentle heart desired

But to know the pleasure of

To give and to receive

The very precious gift of love.

To love meant to be happy,

And yet it also brought him pain;

For those he loved could hurt him

Again.. and yet again.

His mother held him lovingly

And tried to ease his fears

About the sadness life could bring...

The lonely, bitter tears.

She said, “Life is like a mountain, (And surely this is true)

That we must climb as best we can.

There’s no ‘around or ‘through.’”

The unicorn tried tirelessly, And gave the climb his best; But he felt it was not good enough, He felt he’d failed the test.

He could not understand it

When he felt himself rejected –

When all his gentle being asked Was but to be accepted.

All this was just too much for him, He knew not what to do.

That he was special as himself, Somehow, he never knew.

His spirit crushed, he felt defeated, And lonely tears would start.

Not understanding how to love, It simply broke his heart.

But now he’s in a loving place

Where all his pain has ceased, Where all accepted him and his love, Where all he knows is peace.

A loving Being tells him, “You’re delightful as you are.”

His spirit free, his brilliance now Outshines the brightest star!

Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps them near.

Brent Maurice Horton

May 13, 1962 - August 30, 2023

Survived by Barb Volk, his daughter Kimberly of Regina and nephew Austin of Kamloops.

He is predeceased by his mother and father, and his brothers Gord, Bill and Mark.

Brent lived a full life, he worked for City of Regina, Saskatchewan for highways He settled down in Kamloops, and met his best friend Barb aka "The Housekeeper". He worked for Butler Auto Sales, and many car sales places here in Kamloops. He was a member of Royal Canadian Legion Kamloops Division. He loved his Saskatchewan Roughriders. He proudly wore anything with them on. He loved fishing and spending time with his buddy his friends.

He developed health issues in last few years and he choose just go day by day He lived for his meat draws, his Keno, his hockey and football pools, His favourite places were Pogue Mahones where he had his BaBYS.!

He passed holding hands with Barb and listening to "Take me Home Country Roads. He loved his music.

Thanks to everyone in the last two years for your support helping him to doctors and appointment. We appreciate all that has been done.

Always remember when you tip one up.

"Just one more "

Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

Walter Robert "Bob" Mitchell

1929 - 2023

Bob passed peacefully in his sleep on September 2, 2023, in the early morning.

Bob was born on February 14, 1929, in Dodge City, Kansas, where he was raised on the farm. Served in the U.S. Army and saw combat in the Korean conflict. He graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Agrology Bob ran the family ranch on the outskirts of Fort Collins, Colorado later going to work for the Department of Agrology and Forestry in Phoenix, Casa Grande, Flagstaff and Pendleton Oregon before arriving in Kamloops to work with the Ministry of Forests until retirement.

Bob loved his golf and spent many happy weekends fishing in the lakes surrounding Kamloops. He and Kathy wintered in Arizona for several years enjoying all the activities and yes of course, some of the finest golf courses.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Kathy, daughter Jody, sons Kirk (Kathy), Scott, stepson Sean Doyle, grandchildren Cassandra and Jordan, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bob was predeceased by his first wife Virginia and stepson MCpl Eriń Doyle, his sisters Georgia, Joanne and brothers Lewis and Carole.

The family wishes to thank Ponderosa Lodge for the wonderful compassionate care Bob received.

At Bob’s request there will be no formal service.

Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

Celebration of Life for Michael Sanborn

Please join us for a Celebration of Life for Michael Sanborn on Saturday October 28th, 2023 at 2:00 pm

West Highlands Community Center, 1885 Links Way, Kamloops, BC (Aberdeen)

Dorothy Wright

Dorothy passed away peacefully at home on September 7, 2023 at the age of 80, surrounded by the people she loved most.

She is survived by her daughters Noel Currie (Jocelyne) of Vancouver, BC and Christine Currie (Steve) and grandchildren Abbie and Adam Phillpotts of Kamloops, BC, her sister Elaine (Dave) Primrose of Calgary, AB, and her brother Dale Wright of Nelson, BC, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Stuart and Olive Wright of Lloydminster, AB, brother Bill (Sharon) Wright in 2020, and partner Marjorie “Margaret” MacFarlane in 2018.

Born and raised in Lloydminster, AB, Dorothy enjoyed an idyllic Prairie childhood. If she wasn’t riding her horse, she was riding in her father ’s airplane. She joined the RCAF in 1961, worked in the family business, and married Dan Currie, with whom she had her daughters, in 1963. The family moved from Edmonton to Kamloops in 1971, living first in Westsyde and then in Cherry Creek, where the family raised quarter horses and purebred horned Herefords. During this period, Dorothy was active in the Westsyde Trail Riders, BC Quarter Horse Association, the BC Cattlemen’s Association, and local 4-H. In the 1980s, Dorothy returned to school, completing the Social Services Worker program at Cariboo College (as it was then). Working as a Financial Aid Worker led Dorothy to move first to Vernon and then to Vancouver, where she was an active BCGEU member and served as a shop steward. After several years in Vancouver, Dorothy returned to Kamloops to be near her grandchildren: family was of the utmost importance to her

At Dorothy’s request, no memorial service will be held.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Arthritis Society

Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.cypressfuneral.ca

DO NOT GO GENTLE INTO THAT GOOD NIGHT

Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Though wise men at their end know dark is right, Because their words had forked no lightening they Do not go gentle into that good night.

Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight, And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way, Do not go gentle into that good night.

Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. And you, my father, there on the sad height, Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray. Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

by Dylan Thomas

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MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLE ON SUNDAY, SEPT. 17

Music for the People: A Cultural Experience will take place on Sunday, Sept. 17, at the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Powwow Arbour.

The event will be held alongside the Kwséltkten Farmers’ and Artisan Market.

As with last year’s show, this year’s concert will feature the Margit Sky Project and performers from the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra and Sage Hills Singers.

“Last year’s concert was so successful that we just knew we had to bring it back and provide a place for the bridging of communities of neighbours, friends and families to come together to enjoy the harmony of the music and to experience our unique, collective cultures,” said Margit Gossage, who sings and plays rhythm guitar with the Margit Sky Project.

Gossage’s partner in the musical duo, Rod (Little Sky) Bandura, said the concert holds a deeper meaning as, with his transition into the position of elder in his community, he wants to tell his stories and the stories of those who are lost, through music — now, more than ever.

“For me, the power of music to heal, communicate and transform spaces is undeniable,” Bandura said.

“That is why this concert experience is different than any other shows I have played. It’s exciting to bridge the gap between cultures and perform as one.”

George Casimir, general manager of the Community Futures Development Corporation of Central Interior First Nations and a member of Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, said he is honoured to be a part of the event.

“When Margit and Rod first

told me of their vision for this concert and where the donations were going, I was proud to have our organization involved,” Casimir said. “The combination of traditional and contemporary talents come together perfectly and I am certain this will be as amazing as it was last year.”

Admission is free, though cash donations will be accepted and collected at the door, offering attendees the opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause. A significant portion of proceeds collected will be donated to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society.

Sponsors of Music for the People have made it possible to offer free admission.

Kelson Group Property Management and RBC have signed on as presenting sponsors, with Tourism Kamloops, Community

Futures Development Corporation of Central Interior First Nations, City of Kamloops, Rocky Mountaineer, BC Fairs and Festivals, Amplify Consulting Inc., Signet Studio Design, GK Sound, Healing Between Worlds, Pattison Media and Mark Strate/Heather Smuin + Family signing on as supporters.

The Kwséltkten Farmers’ and Artisan Market will run from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., featuring Indigenous crafts, art, cultural presentations and traditional food for purchase. The Music for the People concert will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information, go online to musicforthepeople.ca.

Children’s Art Festival this weekend

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Riverside Park will be filled with artists, live performers of all kinds, activities for kids, vendors and food trucks as part of the upcoming Children’s Art Festival, which will take place on Saturday, Sept. 16.

The free annual event is hosted by the Kamloops Arts Council, which is inviting families to take part in two workshops on Friday, Sept. 15, the day before the festival.

On Friday, families can make paper kites with the arts council at Heritage House from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., or reg-

ister for a free sculpting and face-painting workshop at Kamloops Art Party (8-177 Tranquille Rd. in North Kamloops) at 4 p.m.

The theme of this year’s Children’s Art Festival is Ranches to Rodeos, showcasing the importance of local agriculture activities.

Kamloops Arts Council executive director Tanya Nielsen said it’s a good opportunity for kids to learn about how farmers impact the community.

“We just wanted to take a look at the agriculture our community thrives on,” she said. “We have some stuff going on in terms of taking a look at the plants and

animals that provide for this area.”

The festival itself will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, with an opening by Stk’emlupsemc te Secwépemc Nation elder Hank Gott.

At 11 a.m., catch the return of street show performer Gustavo the Impossibilist, who will “attempt feats of unrealized stupidity for your pleasure and amazement.”

The festival will also feature roaming performers, live country music, performances by magician Clinton W. Gray, a children’s choir, an aerial arts performance and a show from the Big Little Science Centre, which Nielsen said is “always a big showstopper.”

Food trucks will also be on site.

Those attending can take advantage of a bus pass, provided through the Kamloops Arts Council website at kamloopsarts.ca, to access free transit for the event.

Nielsen said the organization is still looking for more volunteers to help with setup and takedown, as well as book readers.

The festival, which has been held for the past 24 years, is presented with the support of the federal government through funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage, the provincial government through the British Columbia Arts Council, the City of Kamloops and dozens of others.

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Rod (Little Sky) Bandura (left) and Margit Gossage of the Margit Sky Project will be joined by performers from the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra and Sage Hills Singers at the Sept. 17, 2023, Music for the People concert.

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Concert season kicks off this weekend

There is so much to look forward to as the concert season in Kamloops, begins this weekend. There are so many orchestras, so many ensembles and so many music-makers.

The first of the Chamber Musicians of Kamloops’ nine concerts will take place on Saturday, Sept. 16, at 7:30 p.m. at Kamloops United Church, downtown at St. Paul Street and Fourth Avenue. The concert will be a celebration of the accomplishments of B.C.

composer and musician Imant Raminsh, who helped found the Prince George Symphony and the Youth Symphony of the Okanagan.

In 2001, Raminsh was music director of the inaugural Interior String Festival that brought string players from across Canada.

He has composed for many of Canada’s preeminent choirs and soloists and, in 2018, was awarded the Order of Canada.

On Sunday, Sept. 17, Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc is hosting Music for the People at its Powwow Arbour. It will open at 4 p.m. with the Kwséltkten

Farmers’ and Artisan Market, with music beginning at 6:30 p.m. Turn to page B1 for more information.

On the weekend of Sept. 22 to Sept. 24, the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra (KSO) season will present four performances.

On Friday, Sept. 22, at 7:30 p.m., the KSO will be in the Lori Marchand Theatre in Kelson Hall, downtown at St. Paul Street and Third Avenue, for the Daniel ClarkeBouchard Recital.

The KSO will then present three performances of Rhapsody in Blue: on Saturday, Sept. 23, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Sagebrush Theatre, in Sagebrush at Munro Street and Ninth Avenue, and in Salmon Arm on Sunday, Sept. 24, at 3 p.m. at The Nexus at First, at 450 Okanagan Ave. SE. Rhapsody in Blue will feature Rachel Casponi singing Summertime.

Looking ahead, the Brandenburg Orchestra is preparing Handel’s Messiah as its Christmas concert, employing a choir that came together over the past year to sing in New York.

Meanwhile, the music has been chosen for the Thompson Valley Orchestra’s concerts on Dec. 1 and Dec. 2.

Rehearsals will begin on Sept. 18.

Tickets for, and information about, the shows listed above can be found on each organization’s website.

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Dave Coalmine entertains at the Valleyview fair; Vallerie Vlodder gets her face painted for the first time; Connor Kinna (left) and Ryan Fisher offer ice cold drinks to passersby in their Dufferin neighbourhood; the Kiwanis Club Toy Run parade of motorcycles travel throughout the city after riders donated toys to the annual fundraiser; Summit Drive church pastor Ricky Stephen joins in a game of foursquare during a community block party at McGowan Park.

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CHIMERA THEATRE READY TO TAKE THE STAGE

Chimera Theatre has unveiled its 2023-2024 season, with improv shows, theatre and even a playwriting jam planned for the year ahead.

No D&D knowledge is required to enjoy the show, but a love of comedy and fantasy is welcome.

Chimera is also inviting playwrights to submit their work to its New Play series, which presents an opportunity for writers to have their plays read, workshopped and performed.

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The Freudian Slips return with a series of short-form improv adventures through time. The series will begin with a show based on the Cambrian Explosion, followed by a performance on the dawn of man.

The improv troupe’s Dungeons and Dragons shows also continue, with new heroes and villains.

Scripts for the New Play series can be submitted by email to info@chimeratheatre.com, with selected works being performed.

On Nov. 17, Chimera Theatre will hold a 24-hour Playwriting Jam. Those attending can start with a blank page and finish

with a play. The event will take place at the Effie Arts Collective, 422 Tranquille Rd. in North Kamloops. In the new year, from Feb. 1 to Feb. 3 and from Feb. 8 to Feb. 10, Chimera Theatre will present a play by William Shakespeare at the Pavilion Theatre, east of downtown at Lorne Street and 10th Avenue, but which play will remain a mystery, with the troupe revealing clues on social media in the run-up to the production.

Tickets to most shows can be found online at rventbrite.ca. For more information, go online to chimeratheatre.com.

Sweláps Market to host two job fairs on Sept.14, Sept.16

Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc is hosting a two-day job fair for those wishing to apply to work at the band’s soon-to-open Sweláps Market, a 22,000-square-foot grocery store nearing completion at the southwest corner of Highway 5 and Shuswap Road.

A job fair for band members only will be held on Thursday, Sept. 14, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Moccasin Square Gardens at 357 Chief Alex Thomas Way in Tk’emlúps.

A job for Kamloops and area residents will be held on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre at 1250 Rogers Way in Aberdeen.

Applicants are asked to bring resumes and references.

Various part-time and full-time positions need to be filled, from entry level to supervisor roles. including cashiers, grocery clerks, delivery drivers and bakers. Wages will start at $17.85 per hour.

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Faith: I am the Resurrection and Life

There are three cases of Jesus raising someone from the dead.

One case, in Mark 5:22-43 and Luke 8:41-56, involved a girl about the age of 12. The Lord was summoned to come to her family home and heal her from a sickness. The Lord’s arrival was delayed and, by the time he arrived, the young girl had died.

The second case, in Luke 7:1118, happened in the city of Nain, where a widow was mourning the loss of her son as his coffin was being prepared to be buried. She was overwhelmed with grief since her husband had died earlier. The widow’s means of making enough money to live was lost when her son died. The Lord knew the difficulty she faced and had great compassion for her.

The third case is found in John 11:1-48 and tells of the Lord’s love for Lazarus (John 11: 3). The home of two sisters and their brother, Lazarus, was visited often by the Lord.

They enjoyed fellowship together and these three from Bethany would be a source of encouragement to the Lord. The two sisters had sent a special message to the Lord that was intended to hurry him to Bethany.

The Lord understood that the event of Lazarus’ death would be followed by him being raised. None of the disciples, nor anyone else, knew the Lord was in control of circumstances prior to the death of Lazarus.

The Lord was doing great work leading up to His death on the cross. He knew the end from the beginning and it would be apparent that He knows our problems before they even happen.

The area of Bethany was a hotbed for the hatred that was building amongst those that despised Jesus.. Verse 11 indicates the Lord knew that Lazarus had died, even though the rest of those who were moving with him did not understand at first that Lazarus had died.

In verse 14 ,Jesus plainly states, “Lazarus is dead.” The Lord

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made it clear they needed to get to where Lazarus was as soon as possible.

When the Lord and his disciples got to Bethany, they found that Lazarus had been in the grave four days already.

There was only one person who at that point believed Lazarus could be raised. Others in the house expressed their opinions regarding Lazarus, but there was still only one person there who expected the resurrection of Lazarus.

There would have been much grieving of the death of Lazarus.  Even though there were many who were raised from the dead by the Lord, people still didn’t expect him to raise those who had died.

The hope of the resurrection is something that overcomes our lack of faith and presents before us the great fact of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus.

The resurrection of Jesus from the dead is one of the great pillars of truth that the one who believes in the Lord Jesus has absolute confidence that because He was

raised, so will he be.

When the people gathered around Lazarus’ grave, not knowing what was going to take place before their very eyes, they then witnessed what the spoken word of Jesus would do.

The stone of Lazarus’ tomb was rolled away and Lazarus’ name was spoken in authority by the Lord.

Lazarus was then was raised from the dead.  He came forth, needing to be unbound from the grave clothes, and he was restored to his family.

Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life:  he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.”  John 11:25.

John Eggers is an elder in the assembly that meets in Westsyde Gospel Hall in Kamloops. KTW welcomes submissions to its Faith page. Columns should be about 700 words in length and include a headshot of the author, along with a short bio. Send it via email to editor@kamloopsthisweek.com.

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Memory Quilt Workshop with Marnie Freeman 4/$150

If you ’ ve always wanted to make a memory quilt, but find the idea a little intimidating, this is the perfect course for you In this workshop, quilt enthusiast Marnie Freeman, will share some sewing tips for working with clothing items You will learn a method of sewing stretchy fabrics without using interfacing Participants are required to bring their sewing machine

West Highland Community Centre

Wed Oct 4 - Oct 25 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm

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 Oct 7 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Conversational French 8/$150

An informal program to learn and practice speaking and basic reading in French, designed for individuals with little or no prior knowledge This program will focus on the conversational aspects of the language, learning personal introductions and basic greetings and expressions

Llyod George Elementary School

Tue Oct 3 - Nov 21 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Parent n Tot Imagination Station $8

Join the KMA as we explore our imaginations through stories, songs, and crafts! This program encourages parents and caregivers to bond with their child through collaborative art making and participatory songs while we explore the museum space

Kamloops Museum and Archives

Sat Oct 7 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm

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WEEKLY COMICS

WEEKLY HOROSCOPES

Aries, a goal you have been working toward is nearing completion Take time to reflect on all it took to make the goal come to fruition

Taurus, tr y to get away on a vacation, even if it ’s just a weekend jaunt There’s never been a time you could use a little getaway more than right now Push this into the priority zone

Gemini, it is time to get more movement into your daily activities Don’t you want to be in the best possible health? Incorporate more exercise gradually with activities you enjoy

A par tnership will get even stronger this week, Cancer It could be a relationship with a spouse or even a business par tner You’ll benefit from this added strength

You may take immense pleasure from doing mundane chores this week, Leo Washing windows, organizing the garage, sorting through unused clothes these are all things to keep busy

Your char t lands you in the sector of romance, creativity and passion this week, Virgo Embrace all of these elements in your life to the fullest

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Libra, even though you have been a veritable social butter fly lately, you may need to rest your wings for a little bit this week Slow down and stick closer to home

Scorpio, people might be quick to call you mysterious this week, but you just might be an open book Share as much as you desire with others

Sagittarius, define what you consider valuable, then do ever ything in your means to pursue those things Setting goals can help

Capricorn, get ready to take center stage these next few days and bask in the limelight Ever yone seemingly wants to get a piece of you and you might be pulled in different directions

You are coming off of a season of easy living, Aquarius But don’t expect the apple car t to be upset The times of smooth sailing have only just begun

It ’s all about team spirit right now, Pisces Don’t do anything alone for the next several days You need people in your corner cheering you and others on

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HAGAR THE HORRIBLE by Chris Browne

PARDON MY PLANET by Vic Lee

ARCTIC CIRCLE by Alex Hallatt

BABY BLUES by Rick Kirkman & Jerry Scott

NEW YORK TIMES CROSSWORD

1. Noon, in France 5. ‘‘Good Times ’ and ‘‘Happy Days,’’ e.g.

85. Phil Dunphy of ‘‘Modern Family,’’ for one

13. News-agency inits

14. Classic brand of candy wafers

15. Finish coloring, as a tattoo

16. Versailles, for one

17. Before, once

18. 19th-century adversary of an 80-Across

19. Perhaps

25. Pronto

27. Blockaded, militarily

31. When ‘‘I’m in love,’’ in a 1992 hit by the Cure

33. Protagonist of a touching story?

34. Rough up

35. Got off the fence

36. Pioneer in psychedelics

37. Like flourless cake

39. Canine calls

40. Battle of Britain grp

41. Picture of good health, one hopes?

44. Megagram

46. Speck

47. Popular typeface

49. Car-key button

50. Not up to much

52. Funny sort

53. Surface alternative

54. Wait

57. Some hauntedhouse decorations

81. Speechless with shock

82. Word with station or silence

83. ‘‘Of course,’’ in Spanish

84. ‘‘The thrill of victory .?.? and the of defeat’’ (‘‘Wide World of Sports’’ catchphrase)

85. Unintended signal

86. Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson, for two

89. Ancient theaters

90. Politician with a famous ‘‘like’’ button?

91. Part of some rappers’ names

93. ‘‘Eh? Eh?’’ [nudge, nudge]

97. Way to get ahead in Life?

99. Came and went

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4.

5. Info that’s often only partly revealed: Abbr

6. Frigidity

7. Costa Ricans, informally

8. Sammy with 31 Oscar nominations

61. Home of India’s National Museum

63. To the slightest degree

64. ‘‘Miracle Workers’’ cable channel

65. Pair 67. Ali who retired undefeated 69. Like most Iranians 70. Hell of a guy?

72. Tee-ball game?

73. Common site for a scrape

74. Scraped (out)

76. Certain spa treatment

79. Blue, Charlie, Delta or Echo in ‘‘Jurassic World’’

WORD SCRAMBLE

Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to mold.

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