Kamloops This Week September 27, 2023

Direct to Smelter – Precious Metals Recycling Roadshow returns to Kamloops

Ursa Major Gold, Silver & Coin returns to Kamloops Sept 28th and 29th. You can bring your gold, silver, coins and Canadian paper money to the Kamloops Yacht Club between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day No appointment is required. Barry Dick is a precious metals buyer and President of Ursa Major Gold, Silver & Coin. “Ursa Major has the unique advantage of dealing directly with a smelter” said Dick. “That allows us to cut out one or even two middlemen.

Ursa Major purchases gold and silver from other gold buyers, pawn shops, dentists, jewellers and jewellery makers as well as the public.” In terms of the US dollar, gold and silver prices appear low but the weak Canadian dollar means prices are strong.

Ursa Major analyzes your gold, silver, coins, and paper money while you watch, with the process explained to you in detail Coins with numismatic value are graded and set aside from those with a ‘melt’ value. Silver items such as jewellery and flatware are analyzed for hallmark identification. Items thought to contain gold will also be analyzed for hallmarks, and then confirmed using precise testing that is done while you watch. Then a cash offer is presented and you decide to sell or not. “If you decide to sell after hearing the quote, great, but it is also about information” says Dick. “A lot of times people just need to know a ballpark of what things are worth; we don’t pressure anyone into selling”

Dick took out his first gold claim when he turned 16 in the 1970’s and has been involved with precious metals ever since An ardent gold panner, he was a regular at the world championship gold panning competition with a personal best of 3rd place in 1984.

“Nearly half of the world’s annual gold harvest comes from recycled gold. Energy costs are about $500 to mine a new ounce of gold where recycled gold is about $10 per ounce That prevents a lot of diesel from being burned.” Gold and silver purchased at the show and later melted goes back into the market without incurring that environmental cost

Out of fashion jewelry, single earrings, broken chains, unloved jewelry, charm bracelets, dental

Barry Dick

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COUNCIL CALENDAR

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

October 5, 2023

9:30 am - Safety and Security Select Committee

October 17, 2023

1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting

October 17, 2023

7:00 pm - Public Hearing

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

• Tranquille Gateway Improvements Project

Tranquille Road from south of Kamloops BC SPCA to Crestline Street

• Ord Road Water Main Connection Project Singh Street to 8th Street

• Battle Street Reconstruction 2nd Avenue to 3rd Avenue

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

• Tranquille Streetscape Project Knox Street and Clapperton Road

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CARE ABOUT BEARS: BE BEAR SMART

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

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

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

• Food packaging should be rinsed out before placing it in the recycling cart. With the new curbside solid waste collection schedule, organics is collected weekly from the beginning of March to the end of November. This will remove decomposing organic material from residential properties on a frequent basis when bears and other wildlife are most active.

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

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KAMLOOPS TREES 101

Trees are an important and amazing part of our community. Urban trees provide social, health, environmental, and economic benefits by removing atmospheric carbon dioxide and absorbing air pollutants to reducing energy consumption and by increasing property values.

Enjoy the beautiful trees in our area and learn what makes them remarkable by watching the Urban Tree Tour Video or taking the self-guided Urban Tree Walking Tour. Whether it’s due to their seasonal colour; size; uncommon species; or unique flowers, leaves, or bark, each of these trees are truly unique.

Did you know? The Parks team maintains nearly 17,000 trees in parks and on boulevards. The city of Kamloops has a tree canopy of 17% with a goal of increasing that canopy to 20%.

To learn more, visit: Kamloops.ca/Trees

FINAL CALL FOR PHOTOS

The City's 2023 photo competition closes this Friday at 4:30 pm. Don't miss the opportunity to have your best shots of city life featured in our major publications, including the 2024 City Calendar.

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.

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DRIVING DREAM

Levi Allard found his happy place amid classic toy cars and trucks at the Kamloops Kids Expo, which was held this past weekend at the Tk’emlúps Powwow Grounds. To see more photos from the event, go online to kamloops thisweek.com and click on the Community tab.

Many will wait for affordable housing

MICHAEL POTESTIO STAFF REPORTER michael@kamloopsthisweek.com

BC Housing’s near-$13-million purchase of a fire-damaged apartment building in North Kamloops is a year behind its scheduled reopening as affordable housing.

The delay is due to the fact the seller of the 42-unit Clearview Manor at 435 Cherry Ave. failed to complete promised renovations as part of the sale.

On April 6, the provincial government announced BC Housing had purchased the 52-year-old building for $12.8 million. The 34,000-square-foot, 42-unit apartment building has been empty since a fire in January 2021 displaced its residents.

When the provincial government announced the purchase of the building this past April, it said renovations would take about six months, with residents — financially struggling individuals, families and seniors — expected to be living there by the end of summer. Summer ended on Sept. 23.

In a memo, a BC Housing spokesperson states the previous owner of the Cherry Avenue apartment building did not complete “deficiency work” as outlined in the contract of purchase and sale with BC Housing. The memo notes BC Housing will not sue the owner because of a $250,000 holdback included in the sale, which apparently covers the cost of the remaining work that needs to be done.

BC Housing intends to use that money to cover the cost of the remaining renovation work, with occupancy now expected in June 2024 — almost a year after initial projections. The memo states BC Housing is reassessing the scope of work and plans are currently being drawn up, which will be followed by procurement of a contractor to complete the work.

BC Hydro has also been delayed in upgrading electrical service to the building, which is required for providing adequate heating and cooling. Interior Community Services has been confirmed as the building operator.

When the provincial government made the $ 12.8-million purchase earlier this year,

the property was assessed at $4.2 million ($2.9 million for the building and $1.3 million for the land). The apartment building, which was constructed in 1971, has 42 units — one studio unit, 23 one-bedroom units and 18 two-bedroom units — and 44 on-site parking spots.

A week after announcing the purchase, KTW asked BC Housing why the purchase price was three times the assessed value of $4.2 million.

BC Housing said the $12.8 million it paid for the property includes land, taxes, renovations and other miscellaneous costs.

“The government assessed value is typically lower than the actual market purchase price for a property,” the statement reads. “BC Housing obtains independent property appraisals to guide purchases. These appraisals support the purchase prices for properties.”

BC Housing said an independent appraisal of the site took place in February, pegging its value at $10.4 million. KTW asked for the name of the appraisal company, but was not provided with a name.

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Trans Mountain gets approval for route change

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The Commission of the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) has approved Trans Mountain’s application for a route deviation in the Jacko Lake (Pípsell) area south of Kamloops.

The Commission will release its reasons for decision in the coming weeks.

On Aug. 10, Trans Mountain submitted an application to revise the route and method of construction for a 1.3-kilometre section of the pipeline route in the area.

The federal Crown corporation indicated it had encountered significant technical challenges while attempting to complete microtunnelling along the previously approved route.

In response to these issues, Trans Mountain proposed a combined approach of horizontal directional drilling and conventional open trenching along the revised route.

The Stk’emlúpsemc te Secwépemc Nation (SSN) — which consists of Tk’emlúps and Skeetchestn bands — responded to the application, as the area holds profound spiritual and cultural significance to the SSN.

An oral hearing was held in Calgary from Sept. 18 to Sept. 20 to hear submissions from both parties on the application. The hearing included the provision of Indigenous knowledge by SSN, as well as cross-examination and final argument.

Trans Mountain said a route deviation was required to avoid a nine-month delay and another $86 million in costs.

In 2018, the federal govern-

In 2018, the federal government purchased the Trans Mountain pipeline from Kinder Morgan for $4.8 billion. As of May 2023, the estimated cost of completing the project — a twinning of the original pipeline to carry more bitumen from Alberta to Burnaby — has ballooned to more than $30 billion.

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ment purchased the pipeline from Kinder Morgan for $4.8 billion after the company warned that it would cancel the expansion project due to environmental opposition.

As of May 2023, the estimated cost of completing the project — a twinning of the original pipeline to carry more bitumen from Alberta to Burnaby — has ballooned to more than $30 billion.

The Commission does, from time to time, issue a decision with reasons to follow.

Either companies or interested parties may request an expedited decision to quickly address their concerns or provide certainty.

The CER is responsible for adjudicative decisions, operating as a quasi-judicial body that is arm’s length from other parts of the CER governance structure and the federal government.

THE REQUEST WAS OPPOSED BY THE STK’EMLÚPSEMC TE SECWÉPEMC NATION, WHICH SAID THE AREA IT CALLS PÍPSELL HOLDS SPIRITUAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE

Council counting on ministry commitments

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A commitment to a full cancer care centre, council unity and an emergency training centre were among issues Kamloops council members discussed with provincial officials during the Union of BC Municipalities Conference (UBCM) in Vancouver last week.

Council had seven meetings with provincial ministers and two meetings with deputy ministers, including Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon, Attorney General Niki Sharma, Emergency Management Minister Bowinn Ma, Health Minister Adrian Dix, Tourism Minister Lana Popham, Solicitor General Mike Farnworth, Municipal Affairs Minister Anne Kang, Indigenous Relations Deputy Minister Tom Rankin and Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions Deputy Minister Christine Massey. Coun. Katie Neustaeter said

council left the meetings hopeful that projects they spoke about will be actioned by the government.

Neustaeter said Dix reiterated a full cancer centre with radiation treatment is on the way for Kamloops. The project is one multiple governments have committed to building in Kamloops, to no avail, and Neustaeter said council wanted to hold the minister’s “feet to the fire” on the topic.

She said council was told the business plan for the cancer centre is to be completed this year and the project will be included in the next fiscal budget.

She said with Kang, they discussed resources her municipal affairs ministry offers to councils that are struggling with unity, noting Kamloops council will put forward a resolution to invite ministry officials to the city to work on creating a calmer environment around the council table and “more productive relationships.”

The eight members of council and Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson have been at odds throughout the first year of this new council term, with the mayor filing a defamation lawsuit against Neustaeter.

With Minister Ma, council discussed the idea of establishing a permanent emergency social services training centre in Kamloops, given the city’s experience as a hub

What's Mine is not Yours?

for evacuees during natural disasters, such as fires and floods. She said such a facility would ensure the province is not left scrambling to find volunteers every year.

“That was received extremely well by the minister,” Neustaeter said, adding that she believes council can identify land and a building that would work.

Neustaeter said Sharma committed to paying a visit to Kamloops to see how quickly a community court could be operational, but noted there is no concrete timeline for the attorney general’s visit.

Community courts, also known as integrated courts, seek to reduce crime and improve public safety by uniting health and social services within the justice system to address the causes of criminal behaviour. They are not trial courts, but eligible people may have bail hearings or plead guilty and be sentenced there.

With Kahlon, council members spoke of city’s desire to see the prov-

ince hand over lands it owns along Columbia Street near Sixth Avenue, Neustaeter said. She said while the province recognized the lands would be useful for erecting affordable housing, there has been no commitment yet from the ministry to turn over those lands.

With Popham, council members spoke of the ambitions of the municipality’s Build Kamloops plan, which intends to construct numerous sports facilities and a performing-arts centre via a mass borrowing campaign. Neustaeter said council emphasized wanting to explore funding opportunities through Popham’s tourism ministry for the projects and a desire to partner with Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc on one of the projects.

With Massey of the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, Neustaeter said council discussed the establishment of a complex care facility in the city, as well as the need for a sobering centre.

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An alternative history in Ottawa

Ask the next person you see the following question: Which were the main countries on opposite sides of the Second World War?

Had someone asked Anthony Rota, speaker of the House of Commons, that question before last Friday’s session in Parliament, Canada might have been spared the embarrassment of having all of its MPs, plus the president of Ukraine, take part in a standing ovation for a Nazi.

The most bizarre scene occurred on Sept. 22, when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was in the House of Commons to address Parliament and ask that Canada keep supporting his country as it continues to try to ward off a Russian invasion in a conflict that is now 19 months old.

(Zelensky left Ottawa with a promise from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for another $650 million worth of armoured vehicles, in addition to the billions of dollars in cash, weapons and security services Canada has already given to Ukraine. Meanwhile, I wonder how many homes have risen from the ashes in Lytton and elsewhere thanks to federal government dollars? But I digress.)

Back to Ottawa. With Zelensky addressing the House of Commons, Rota was appar-

ently trying to honour an elderly Ukrainian from his Ontario riding of Nipissing-Timiskaming, a 98-year-old named Yaroslav Hunka who was seated in the gallery as a guest of Rota’s.

That would have been a nice gesture had Hunka not served in the Second World War with the SS 14th Waffen Division, a volunteer unit that was under the command of the Nazis

What boggles my mind is Rota’s introduction of Hunka in the House of Commons, an introduction that caused me pause when I read it in media reports before news broke about Hunka being a Nazi.

“We have here in the chamber today a Ukrainian-Canadian veteran from the Second World War who fought for Ukrainian independence against the Russians and continues to support the troops

today, even at his age of 98,” Rota said as MPs from all parties, along with Zelensky, stood and turned toward Hunka high up in the gallery, giving the old guy a standing ovation. “He’s a Ukrainian hero, a Canadian hero and we thank him for all his service. Thank you,” Rota said.

When I read that Hunka fought against the Russians in the Second World War, I had to stop and read it again. Wasn’t Russia (the Soviet Union) on our side in the Second World War? Wouldn’t Rota or his staff not have noticed such a faux pas in drafting that tribute? If Hunka fought against the Russians in the war, he could only have been on the other side, right?

The puzzling aspect to all of this is that Rota is a not a dense man. He has a bachelor of arts in political science. He speaks four languages fluently. He is a veteran of federal politics. Then again, every single MP in the House of Commons stood and paid tribute to the man whose Nazi affiliation should have been evident in Rota’s introduction, so what is at the root of this mass ignorance of history? Is it the education system? Is it misinformation and disinformation permeating social media? Have we become a society that can easily list all Bachelor contestants, but has a hell of a time matching Allies and Axis to the correct countries?

I decided to conduct a pop quiz

with some people I know. I texted a handful of acquaintances with this question: Can you name the main countries that fought on opposite sides of the Second World War?

(For the purposes of my pop quiz, the Allies consist of Canada, U.S., Great Britain, France and Soviet Union. The Axis consist of Germany, Italy and Japan.)

The answers to my pop quiz:

• 52-year-old woman: Correctly named Canada on one side and Germany on the other side.

• 13-year-old girl: Correctly named Canada, U.S., Great Britain and France on one side and Germany on the other side.

• 58-year-old man: Correctly named Germany and Japan on one side and Canada, U.S. and Great Britain on the other side.

• 59-year-old woman: Correctly named Canada, Great Britain, U.S. and Soviet Union on one side and Germany, Italy and Japan on the other side.

• 53-year-old woman: Correctly named Canada, Great Britain, Soviet Union and France on one side and Germany, Italy and Japan on the other side.

• 29-year-old woman: Correctly named Canada, U.S., Great Britain and France on one side and Germany and Japan on the other side.

• 53-year-old man: Correctly named Canada, U.S., Great Britain, Soviet Union and France on one

side and Germany and Italy on the other side.

• 57-year-old woman: Correctly named Great Britain on one side and Germany on the other side.

• 24-year-old woman: Correctly named Canada, France and Soviet Union on one side and Germany, Italy and Japan on the other side.

• 22-year-old man: Correctly named Canada, Great Britain, U.S. and Soviet Union on one side and Germany, Italy and Japan on the other side.

Of the five who did not name the Soviet Union, I asked a supplementary question: On which side of the Second World War did the Soviet Union fight — Allies or Axis?

Three correctly said the Soviet Union fought alongside Canada and the Allies. Two thought the Soviet Union fought against Canada.

Some zippy replies: “I only know the side the Soviet Union fought on because I was waiting for 90-Day Fiance to start and some documentary ran long” and “Those Netflix docs taught me more than school ever did.”

Alas, it appears we are indeed doomed to repeat that which we should avoid, as was evident when Canada’s elected representatives rose as one to salute a Nazi in the year 2023.

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HOPE TAXPAYERS NOT PAYING FOR LAWSUIT

Editor:

I hope City of Kamloops coffers are not being used to pay for the frivolous defamation lawsuit filed against Coun. Katie Neustaeter by Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson. Those without thick skin should stay out of politics.

WELCOMING CITY’S NEW ORGANICS PROGRAM

Editor:

I want to write a positive note to try to combat the negativity that has been surrounding the city’s new organic waste collection program.

This should have been implemented years ago, but better late than never.

YOU WILL FEEL DIFFERENT AFTER THE FIRE

Editor:

It is good to see some people are making their way back to the Shuswap after the Bush Creek East wildfire. It is so sad others are not.

The only good thing about this particular fire is that it has been much more public. Many more B.C. residents and tourists travelling the TransCanada Highway can see how our government deals with fires and can bring their stories home with them.

I pray this will put pressure on the government to start putting fires out when they start, like it used to.

when the government calls you a criminal for defending your house and belongings against fire when no one else would.

They may be offended when the premier flies over their community and declares it “not so bad.”

I know I feel different, as do others who have lost so much over the last several years due to mismanagement of fires.

We all have to do our part for future generations, no matter how it may slightly inconvenience us.

We will get used to it and it is great to help in any little way.

I am very happy to see this.

Tierney Funk Kamloops

Only a couple years ago, myself and others watched in disbelief and then horror as our own government lit a backburn directly upwind of our home and the rest of the community of Monte Lake.

So many homes and dreams were destroyed, creating so much pain, disillusionment and lost trust. It certainly was not the first time the provincial government has done this.

Now, if the reports are true in the Shuswap, it continues.

We can only hope it is simply government incompetence. We know in the past, fires could be extinguished shortly after they were ignited.

When residents get back to their communities, they will most certainly feel let down and ignored by the present government. They will notice how far down the line they are to get their homes rebuilt.

They might feel very different about social housing for which their taxes pay. They might be offended

Money is not the problem when it comes to putting fires out. There is only one taxpayer and the citizens will still pay the higher cost emanating from the damage.

Even those who had enough insurance will still pay for it through much higher rates. We all will. One day the insurance companies will refuse to cover homes under the control of such a lame government.

I am grateful for Kamloops This Week and the few other organizations that have given this latest fire some press.

Cliff Hansen

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Damage in Scotch Creek in August from the Bush Creek East fire. SALMON ARM OBSERVER PHOTO

Reckoning with reconciliation

On Saturday, Sept. 30, Canadians will mark another National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Some may welcome the day off work and school, but it is not just a holiday. It is a time to reflect on the past and present, realizing that true reconciliation requires a deeper understanding of Canada’s tragic history with Indigenous peoples and a recognition of all our roles in it.

In my time at Thompson Rivers University, I have been deeply moved by my conversations with elders — people who survived residential school, who suffered and saw others suffer.

What moved me most is how they went beyond anger, which most people would feel at some point, to work for each person to be healthy and safe. To do this work, elders need something from the rest of us.

It begins with all Canadians acknowledging the truth of what happened in residential schools. All of us need to honour the missing — Le Estcwicwéy — and acknowledge the harm done to every student in these schools, as

BRETT FAIRBAIRN View From TRU

well as generations after.

In essence, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation calls on Canadians to be allies with the First Nations, Métis and Inuit. Some years ago, I listened to a compelling interview with an anti-racism leader who was asked what makes a good ally. Her answer had three parts: educate yourself, feel empathy and act on it.

Canadian universities have historically played roles in the processes of colonialism.

The mechanisms for oppression by higher education have been pervasive. They include a Eurocentric curriculum, complicity with residential schools, exploitative

scientific research that did not benefit Indigenous participants and general exclusion and marginalization.

However, it’s important to note that post-secondary institutions have begun to address these issues and are working to foster understanding between indigenous and nonindigenous communities. There have been several initiatives at TRU that serve this purpose, including:

• The Coyote Project brings all of TRU together and creates a campus that is welcoming and supportive to all, especially Indigenous students and staff.

• The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s TRC calls to action are embedded in all programs.

• TRU and Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc have a living partnership agreement to foster greater understanding and respect between the two organizations.

• Material from the Secwépemc Cultural Education Society has been uploaded to the web as a collection of PDFs, videos and sound recordings.

• Elders are a critical aspect at the university in sharing

their knowledge and wisdom with students and employees. The university is supported by the Office of Indigenous Education with an executive director. TRU also has a special adviser on Indigenous matters and we will no doubt have additional Indigenous leadership positions in the future.

• Knowledge Makers is an Indigenous student research network at TRU dedicated to transforming universities by engaging Indigenous students across disciplines in research and publication.

• The All My Relations Research Centre brings together regional, national and international Indigenous researchers to identify, research, advance and build capacity and capability in community wellness.

The truth is simple — every child matters. In that spirit, TRU will continue to do more and be better.

Dr. Brett Fairbairn is president and vice-chancellor at Thompson Rivers University. He can be reached by email at president@tru.ca. The View From TRU column appears monthly in KTW and online at kamloopsthisweek.com.

Families, contractor mourn deaths

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The four wildland firefighters who died in a head-on crash west of Kamloops this week worked for a Kamloops-based contractor, whose owner said they were “our family.”

Aaron Duczak, owner of Tomahawk Ventures, said three of the men — Kenneth Patrick, Blain Sonnenberg, Jaxon Billyboy-Bowe — were Indigenous, adding that all four were “irreplaceable.”

The men died when their pickup truck collided head-on with a semi-truck on Highway 1 between Savona and Cache Creek at about 2 a.m. on Sept. 19.

RCMP said the initial investiga-

tion suggests a Ford F-350 pickup truck carrying the four men failed to navigate a bend in the highway near Juniper Beach Provincial Park and slammed into the semi-truck travelling in the opposite direction.

The big rig exploded in flames, but the driver of that vehicle managed to escape the wreckage.

“The wildland firefighting community has lost four good ones and they are irreplaceable,” Duczak said.

Patrick was a member of the Xaxli’p (near Lillooet) First Nation. Sonnenberg was a member of the Sts’ailes (Agassiz) First Nation and Billybot-Bowe was a member of the Tsilhqot’in Nation near Williams Lake

Xaxli’p First Nation Chief Darrell Bob said Patrick was a hard-working man.

Billy Amanda LaRock, an executive assistant at the Sts’ailes First Nation, said in a Facebook post that friends and family would be gathering at the Sts’ailes elders log building to mourn Sonnenberg.

On Sept. 18, the day before the fatal collision, Sonnenberg had posted a photo marking the end of a 14-day wildfire deployment.

“Well, our 14 days are done with this tour!! Off to the next,” he wrote, tagging Patrick to the picture.

The four men were heading home after aiding wildfire response efforts in the Fort St.

James area, a 90-minute drive northwest of Prince George.

Posts on Patrick’s Facebook page show videos of him and fellow Tomahawk firefighters. He is seen joking with colleagues as they conduct controlled burns.

“Up in the heat with my bois smashing out these fires,” he wrote in an Aug. 26 post.

The four deaths bring to six the number of wildfire personnel who have died this season in the province. In late July, 25-year-old Zak Muise died in a vehicle accident while fighting a massive fire in northern B.C. Two weeks before that, 19-year-old Devyn Gale was killed by a falling tree near her hometown of Revelstoke.

Do you recognize this semi-truck?

with a red flashing light on the back.

Kamloops Mounties are seeking information about a tractor-trailer as part of an investigation into the death of a cyclist on Highway 1 exactly two years ago.

On Sept. 21, 2021, a man in his 20s, Jonathan Trosky, was killed when he was struck by a vehicle while riding his ebike along the highway in Dallas.

On that day, police were called to the westbound lanes of the highway strip, where they found the body of Trosky, who had been riding an ebike

Cpl. Crystal Evelyn said police are releasing an image of a truck with the hope someone will recognize it, the logo on its side or recall driving it through Kamloops on the date of the collision and contact police.

The vehicle, a white Volvo semi-truck pulling an Ocean trailer, was seen at a service station near Kamloops on Sept. 21, 2021.

Anyone with information about the vehicle or the investigation is asked to call Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2021-33187.

KAMLOOPS THISWEEK

SOGI: What it is and what it isn’t

SEAN BRADY STAFF REPORTER sbrady@kamloopsthisweek.com

With misinformation on full display at the Sept. 20 anti-SOGI protest in Kamloops and across Canada, local resources are available to help create a better understanding of what SOGI (sexual orientation and gender identity) is and what it isn’t.

“SOGI is actually about diversity education. It’s about human rights education,” KamloopsThompson school district Supt. Rhonda Nixon said. SOGI 123 is a toolkit provided to educators and administrators in B.C. to help make schools safer and more inclusive.

It is not a curriculum in itself, but instead has been integrated into many different aspects of what students will learn in school.

Since 2016, gender identity and gender expression have been protected areas under B.C.’s Human Rights Code. Following that, schools have integrated that protection

into their anti-bullying/code of conduct policies.

Nixon said teachers explore human rights in a number of ways, through several curricula, as well as via activities and events.

Kamloops-Thompson board of education chair Heather Grieve said school trustees have heard their fair share of myths and misconceptions when SOGI is being discussed.

“Oftentimes what people are believing or imagining SOGI 123 to be, or what it is all about, are the things that are creating the upset or some of the upset within our communities,” Grieve told KTW.

“I think it’s that lack of information that can create some of that angst, and we encourage people to find out as much as they can about the resources.”

The school district has a parent resource page covering a number of topics, with SOGI among them, including resources on what to do if your child comes out to you, how to support gender-diverse children, a

transgender reading list and more.

It also provides information about the inclusive sexual health education delivered in the district, including what is taught and when, broken down grade by grade.

In Kindergarten, possible topics of discussion include correct names for body parts, lessons on inappropriate touching, caring behaviours in groups and families and respect for diversity.

In Grade 4, students may discuss basic physical changes during puberty, learn how to identify lures and tricks from potential abusers and discuss body image and personal hygiene.

By Grade 6, discussions include gender for the first time, with one topic including “physical, emotional and social changes during puberty, including those involving sexual identity, gender, values and beliefs.”

“We inform parents when we’re going to teach inclusive sexual health so that they’re aware that it’s going to be

taught, when it’s going to be taught and what’s included,” Nixon said.

The Ministry of Education sets out a policy for alternative delivery of health education, accounting for parents who may be more comfortable addressing topics related to reproduction and sexuality themselves.

The school district’s administrative procedure 205 outlines how parents can withdraw their children from these classes after being notified.

While parents can opt for alternative delivery, they cannot truly opt out of physical and health education classes, with the same classroom resources being provided to the parent educator and the same learning outcomes expected.

“Rather than participating in such classes, students, with parental consent and the approval of the principal, may achieve the learning outcomes of the program through an agreed-upon alternative delivery method, such as home instruction,” the policy reads.

B.C., Kamloops on record overdose death pace

overdose, which is the highestever number recorded.

Both B.C. and Kamloops remain on pace this year to record the most overdose deaths ever.

According to the latest data from the BC Coroners Service, there were 174 deaths in the province in August, bringing to 1,645 the number of people in British Columbia who have died of an overdose through August.

That puts the province on pace to record 2,468 deaths this year. In 2022, 2,383 people died of an

City of Kamloops

In Kamloops, six people died of an overdose in August, with 62 people now having died in the city through the first eight months of the year. That puts Kamloops on pace for 93 such deaths this year, which would one more than the record 92 that occurred in 2022.

While the overall death count this year is on a grim record pace, the 174 deaths reported to the BC Coroners Service in August rep-

resent the lowest total recorded in a single month since June 2022 and equate to about 5.6 lives lost per day.

However, the BC Coroners Service said caution needs to be exercised when looking at the data from a single month, noting the information is preliminary and subject to change as investigations are completed and causes of death are confirmed.

Smoking remains the dominant mode of drug use, with almost two-thirds of death inves-

tigations in 2023 involving people who died after smoking drugs.

“This continues a pattern first observed in 2017 and further underscores the need for spaces for people who use drugs to smoke them safely,” the BC Coroners Service said in a release.

“About eight in every 10 deaths in 2023 has occurred inside, another trend that has remained consistent for several years.”

Fentanyl remains the dominant drug found in toxicological testing as the drug was present in

85 per cent of all tests done on the deceased. Hydromorphone has been detected in three per cent of testing.

Overdose deaths remain the leading cause of death in British Columbia for those ages 10 to 59, accounting for more deaths than homicides, suicides, accidents and natural diseases combined. Almost 13,000 people have died in this manner since the provincial government declared a public health emergency in April 2016.

Pursuant to Section 227 of the Community Char ter, Council will consider bylaws to provide proper ty tax exemptions in the October 17, 2023 , Council Meeting at 1:30 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall, 7 Victoria Street West, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 1A2.

The proposed exemptions are described in the following table

Kamloops.ca/Proper tyTax

For more information, contact the City of Kamloops Revenue Division at 250-828-3437 or email revenue@kamloops.ca

KAMLOOPS THISWEEK

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

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

THE HISTORY OF THOSE WHO REST AT PEACE

MICHAEL POTESTIO STAFF REPORTER michael@kamloopsthisweek.com

Logger, labourer, painter and coal miner. Scotland, Italy, Norway and Sweden.

Dawn redwood, purple fountain and royal red maple. These are some of trees to be seen and history to observe at the Old Men’s Provincial Cemetery downtown on Sixth Avenue following completion of a new arboretum in the graveyard that pays tribute to turn-of-the-century men whose final resting place lies here.

The City of Kamloops’ $250,000 beautification project has been ongoing in the cemetery during the past four years, with help from the Sagebrush Neighbourhood Association, which paid for a new gateway entrance.

Among the enhancements

are some 40 trees, up from 30, either native to Kamloops or from the countries from where the men buried at the cemetery originated.

A new perimeter walking path has been installed, with a decorative cairn — heaps of stones piled up as a memorial — and signs listing names, occupations, birthdates and more about those buried in the cemetery.

Other new amenities,

including a labyrinth and art feature, have also been installed in the cemetery.

The graveyard is the final resting place of some 1,000 people — mostly pioneer men — dating back to the late 1800s who came to Kamloops from around the world to make a living.

City parks and civic facilities manager Jeff Putnam told KTW the space is now the city’s first arboretum.

Included in the new arboretum in the Old Men’s Provincial Cemetery downtown on Sixth Avenue are signs listing names, occupations, birthdates and more about those buried in the cemetery. MICHAEL POTESTIO/KTW

LOCAL NEWS

Pursuant to Section 227 of the Community Charter, Council proposes to pass a bylaw at its October 1 0, 2023 Regular Council meeting, to provide permissive property tax exemptions to the following propert y owned by a not for profit organization, for the years 2024 and 2025

MICHAEL POTESTIO/KTW

“Everyone knows the value trees bring to the environment, but on top of it is education,” Putnam said.

The cemetery land was once passive park space until the city decided to utilize it to promote its urban tree program and that lined up with a request from the neighbourhood association.

The project was the brainchild of association member Frank Dwyer, who said he would often in the past walk with his wife through the grounds and came up with the idea to pitch the idea of turning it into a memorial arboretum.

“I think it’s wonderful what the city has done here. They’ve more than realized

my dream,” he said. Putnam said existing funds from the parks operating capital budget and donations made the space a reality.

Until now, it was largely unknown who was buried in the cemetery as few graves contained markings.

Thanks to city staff and volunteers, Putnam said, the more than 1,000 people in the cemetery have now been identified and signs with their names mark their last known general resting place.

In 2020, ground-penetrating radar was used to help identify the location of burial quadrants.

With those findings, Putnam said, a community volunteer researcher utilized

many databases, including provincial and city archives, museum archives and the internet to identify individuals who are buried there.

That information is listed on the signs marked by each cairn.

Kamloops Coun. Mike O’Reilly said he feels people from across the city will view the arboretum.

“The investments that have been done here are going to keep the neighbourhood safe and active,” O’Reilly said.

A grant-funded collaboration with Tourism Kamloops will also see year-round uplighting added to the arboretum as a way to showcase the trees and increase visibility and safety in the park.

The revamped cemetery/park is expected to draw visitors from across Kamloops.

MICHAEL POTESTIO/KTW

ROAD CLOSURE AND REMOVAL OF DEDICATION BYLAW NO. 18-411

(Adjacent to Parcel B (KD56701), Plan 193 (904 Vic toria Street))

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on October 17, 2023, K amloops City Council will consider adopting Bylaw No. 18-411, 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 Plan 193, DL 234, 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/171307

Inquiries may also be directed to realestate@kamloops.ca or by calling 250-828-3548 or 250-828-3499

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

• appearing before City Council on October 17, 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

Please note that written submissions must be received by the Legislative Ser vices Division no later than Friday, Oc tober 13, 2023, at 12:00 pm. Written submissions, including your name and address, are included in the Council Agenda, and will be posted on the City ’s website as par t of the permanent public record Please note that the City considers the author ’s address relevant to Council’s consideration of this matter and will disclose this personal information in accordance with Sections 26 and 33.1 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (BC )

Colin Forsyth Director of Finance

Trees added to the site are either native or from the countries of men buried in the cemetery.

City of Kamloops

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

Programs are

Social Ballroom 8/$100

Learn the basic techniques and patterns that provide the foundation for popular Latin and ballroom-style dances

Kamloops School of the Arts

Tue Oct 17 - Dec 5

Jive 7:00 pm – 8:45 on Samba 8:00 pm – 8:45 pm

Historic Book Club Free

Join the KMA and the ThompsonNicola Regional Library the third Friday of the month for book club with a historic twist

Kamloops Museum and Archives

Fri Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Watercolour – Open Studio 8/$150

Fully explore your favourite techniques from previous classes at your own pace in the open studio watercolour session Guidance and critiquing will round out the experience Must bring your own supplies

Parkview Activity Centre

Thurs Oct 19 - Dec 7 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Crafty Adventures

MP ‘disgusted’ by House salute to Nazi

MICHAEL POTESTIO STAFF REPORTER michael@kamloopsthisweek.com

Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo

(Conservative) MP Frank Caputo said he felt “disgusted” that he and his fellow members of Parliament unknowingly gave a standing ovation for a man who fought for the Nazis during the Second World War.

“We recognize people in the gallery probably twice a week,” Caputo told KTW. “We rely on the homework being done — this is the federal legislature, this is Parliament and we expect the people around us who are feeding the information will get it right. That didn’t happen and that’s deeply disturbing to me in the circumstances.”

Following Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s address to Parliament on Sept. 22, speaker of the House of Commons

Anthony Rota praised Ukrainian-Canadian Yaroslav Hunka, with Rota noting Hunka fought for Ukrainian independence against the Russians.

Hunka, 98, it was later revealed, served in the volunteer 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the Nazi SS, leading to Rota issuing an apology to the Jewish community.

In a statement, Rota said it was his decision alone to recognize Hunka, who is from Rota’s NipissingTimiskaming riding, and that none of his fellow parliamentarians or the Ukrainian delegation were aware of his remarks before he delivered them.

He said he subsequently learned “more information” that made him regret recognizing Hunka.

He explained the second question to be answered is whether enough research was done regarding Hunka’s background before deciding to recognize him.

Caputo told KTW it is not clear yet how well Rota knows Hunka and whether it was the speaker’s decision to recognize him or via someone else’s request.

Caputo said he feels it is a “crucial distinction” between whether it was Rota’s decision to seat Hunka in the gallery or just to have him recognized, noting the speaker’s statement specified it was his decision to “recognize” Hunka.

Pierre Poilievre posted on X (formerly Twitter) that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s personal protocol office is responsible for arranging and vetting all guests and programming for state visits and called on the prime minister to apologize.

The Prime Minister’s Office issued a statement, noting Hunka’s invitation was determined by the speaker’s office alone.

On Tuesday morning (Sept. 26), Rota resigned, following pressure to do so by the four recognized parties in Parliament.

Ages 4-5 10/$108

Ignite your child’s creativity in this weekly craft program Crafting is a great way to teach children patience and create beautiful things with their hands

Kamloops Performance Company

Sat Oct 14 - Dec 2 11:00 am to 11:45 am

Pottery Workshop 4/$436.00

This 1 on 1 professional artist instruction pottery program students will learn hand building techniques, how to use the potter's wheels and learn glazing and decorating techniques to finish their works Clay and related firing costs are included in the class fee

GOT A VAN OR A TRUCK?

Use it to earn CASH!

Kamloops This Week is looking for energetic individuals to join our team of Contract Drivers

This is a part-time, 1 night per week contract delivering newspapers to carriers, businesses and apartments.

Applicants must have a suitable vehicle (van or covered pickup) with all necessary insurance and a valid BC driver’s licence

Caputo said a two-part review is needed to determine how the incident occurred.

“The one part is, how did he get in the door? This is a very high security situation,” Caputo said.

“The speaker’s not responsible for security,” Caputo said. “The government is responsible for security, so a name is submitted and that person is either approved or not approved to come in.”

He said the Conservatives have been asking security questions of the Liberal government, but “have been getting nowhere.”

Conservative leader

Asked if there is any merit to the argument that some people in Ukraine joined Hitler’s Nazis because they wanted to fight the Soviets, Caputo replied, “It’s not for me to rehash history.”

Asked if he believes there should be an investigation into how Hunka became a Canadian citizen, Caputo replied, “That is something that we need to look at. But for the time being, the real question is, how’d he get into the chamber?”

Sat Oct 14 - Nov 5 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Ages 14+

Mon Oct 16 - Nov 6

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Ages 14+

Mon Oct 30 - Nov 20

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Ages 10 - 12

Pay is based on a combination of hours worked, papers delivered and kilometres driven but each route usually averages out to between $79 per delivery for about 3.5 hours worth of work per regular delivery, with extra pay during busy holiday periods!

Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo MP Frank Caputo snapped this photo of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as he entered Parliament on Sept. 22. Caputo said he sat within eight feet of Zelensky as the president addressed Parliament. Go online to kamloopsthisweek. com to read more about Caputo’s day in the House of Commons with Zelensky.

Kamloops.ca

Ages 14+

Wed Nov 1 - Nov 22 10:30 am to 11:30 am

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Kamloops BC V2C 5P6 or call us at 250-374-0462

POSTINGS

ON THE STREETE TO INCLUSION AT TRU

Full Time Permanent Position

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

LANDS MANAGER

Full-time Salaried Position

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

Wage: $35.00-$45.00 per hour based on salar y ~

Depending on experience and negotiable

Closing Deadline: Open until filled

HEADSTART/DAYC ARE MANAGER

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

Closing Deadline: Open until filled

EDUC ATION COORDINATOR

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

Wage: $22.00 per hour minimum ~ Depending on experience

Closing Deadline: Open until filled

AMA7 SWA7 NURSE

HOME COMMUNITY C ARE NURSE

Intern Full-time (35 hrs/ week)

Ama7 Swa7 Nurse is responsible for providing quality home care to Xwisten Clients that are referred to the Home and Community Program. The HCCN will repor t directly to the health manager.

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

E-mail: administrator@x wisten.ca | Fax: (250) 256- 7999

Pauline Streete is Thompson Rivers University’s first executive director of the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism. She is joined in the office’s space on the fourth floor of the Clock Tower Building by equity, diversity and inclusion specialist Tehmina Khwaja and equity, diversity and inclusion assistant Connie Georget. KTW sat down with Streete to learn more about the office.

KTW: What are the principles that you’re generally working under in EDI?

Pauline Streete: The principles of respect. I could use the principle of inclusion, but what does that mean? So I will use respect, welcoming. I’ve never looked at equity, diversity, inclusion from a principle perspective. But respect is paramount for everything and anything that we do. That’s one of the biggest ones I think from that principle is how I see EDI.

KTW: How does one become an EDI specialist?

Pauline Streete: Well, some people will study, but if you happen to be like me, you just fall into it. My history was, I worked in IT for 20 years. And I received a tap on the shoulder. I’m not kidding. “We have this customer that’s looking for someone to step in to do equity, diversity, inclusion work,” I heard. And this would have been 18 years ago. And so, that’s how I became an EDI person. How I became good as an EDI person, though, was recognizing I don’t know everything. As a matter of fact, I know my lived experiences and I know how society, has shaped who I am based on those lived experiences. But what has worked for me in the space was listening to individuals whose voices don’t parallel mine.

KTW: What sorts of issues have been brought to you from staff and students at TRU to this point?

Pauline Streete: Guess what? There aren’t any. I’m being honest. I started July 4.

What I will say is that because my perspective is to frame things from an opportunity perspective versus an issue perspective, what opportunity for growth has there been? The opportunity is, what’s going on here? Why are

some groups of people getting special treatment? That is one of the only ones that I’ve heard since I’ve been here. And that’s fairly easy to address. Historic disadvantage has led things to be this way. So, if it appears that these groups are getting special treatments — and I put that in air quotes — it is because the individual that made the statement doesn’t actually understand historic disadvantage. And so, to provide information and fact-based information is that equity, employment equity, institutional equity, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms would not exist if all was fair and equal in the world for everyone. So it’s just creating an opportunity to educate.

KTW: What sort of goals do you have here in the EDI office? Things you’d like to accomplish sooner rather than later, maybe?

Pauline Streete: Oh, I have one big one right now that’s first and foremost that I’m working on. And it is gathering data of what Thompson Rivers’ faculty, staff and student demographics look like. It’s putting in an equity data-gathering strategy. I know that there’s foundational framework work that has been done, but it’s actually getting a true picture of who’s who at Thompson Rivers. And when I say this, this is to have every employee, if I could, every team, every faculty and every staff member fill out a self-declaration form. And when I say every, I mean every. This is not just targeting the five federally designated groups. This is everyone, whether you belong to a designated group or not, completing the form because that will give us at least a baseline of what the faculty and staff look like here. And then, look at what our student demographic currently looks like.

PAULINE STREETE

SEAN BRADY STAFF REPORTER sbrady@kamloopsthisweek.com

Notice of Application for a Dis position of Crown L and

Take notice that we, British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro), from Vancouver, B.C., have applied to the British Columbia Ministry of Forests (FOR), Thompson Okanagan Region, for a SROW for Utility –Connectivity purpose situated on Provincial Crown land located at those parts of portions S1/2 of SW/14 lying south of Indian Reserve Number 1, Section 4, Township 21, Range 16, and that part of the E1/2 lying East of Indian Reserve Number 1, Section 32, Township 20, Range 16, and that part of the W1/2 of SW1/4, Section 33, Township 20, Range 16, W6M, and together with all that unsurveyed Crown land in the vicinity of Paul Lake Park, all of Kamloops Division Yale District, and containing 1.02 hectares, more or less.

FOR invites comments on this application, the Lands File is 3413709. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Senior Land Officer, Thompson Okanagan Region, FOR at 441 Columbia Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2T3. Comments will be received by FOR up to November 19, 2023. Please visit the Applications, Comments and Reasons for Decision Database website at comment.nrs.gov.bc.ca for more information.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. Access to these records requires the submission of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. To learn more about FOI submissions, visit www.gov.bc.ca/freedomofinformation.

Cruising the Pacific coastline aboard luxury

We were enjoying a morning coffee on the spacious balcony of our suite when my wife jumped with a cry that we were under attack.

Dozens of dolphins were skimming along the Scenic Eclipse’s side wake and jumping through the surf like torpedoes.

Only the day before, as I sat in the ship’s beautiful and expansive lounge, enjoying a dram from its equally expansive single malt selection, Capt. Erwan Le Rouzic announced over the intercom that humpback whales were frolicking along the ship’s port side.

As passengers scrambled to take in the show, I was thankful for the ship’s high-tech, oversized stabilizers. Sea lions, seals and seabirds highlighted our voyage along the rugged western coastline, our impressive Discovery Yacht seeming to draw interest from wildlife and bystanders alike.

The thinking of Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is that scientific discovery and luxury are not mutually exclusive. It’s 168-metre Scenic Eclipse attempts to wed the two and this is small-ship cruising at its best, as the vessel carries only 228 guests in 114 suites. The boat boasts 10

restaurants, a theatre for films and lectures, and a pool, hot tub and the 5,920-square-foot Senses Spa, where guests can while away their sea days.

We boarded the Scenic Eclipse in Vancouver, on what was essentially a repositioning voyage, as the Polar Class 6 vessel sailed slowly south from Arctic to Antarctic waters, where it would be put to the test in more hardcore expedition itineraries. Our voyage would be more relaxing, but certainly spectacular and engaging in its own way.

We would visit Vancouver Island, before cruising southward along the western seaboard of the U.S., encountering wildlife and charming seaside towns on the way.

Our ports of call included Victoria, and a whale-watching outing, and Seattle, where we ventured up the Space Needle and toured the

amazing Chihuly Glass Museum and the bustling Pike’s Place Market.

On board the Scenic Eclipse are two state-of-the-art Airbus H 130-T2 helicopters designed for flight-seeing excursions, and I took advantage to get a bird’s-eye view of Seattle and the San Juan Islands.

I can only imagine flying high over the polar ice. Besides its helicopters, the cutting-edge boat features a Neptune six-seater submarine, and a fleet of Zodiacs, kayaks and paddleboards.

Astoria, Ore. introduced us to the Lewis and Clark expedition and their Fort Clatsop at the mouth of the Columbia River.

In Eureka, in northern California, we hiked a portion of the Coastal Trail in a heavy fog common to this section of the coast. When the fog lifted mid-morning and the sun

peeked through, we were afforded splendid views of the coastline’s cliffs and seals playing in the bays.

Passengers were up early for arrival in San Francisco, as the Scenic Eclipse cruised majestically beneath the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and past the eerie, rugged rock island of Alcatraz.

With two nights in this eclectic, laid-back metropolis, we toured the famous jail, then escaped to walk along the city’s vibrant waterfront to Fisherman’s Wharf, to be entertained by buskers, vendors and sea lions on the dock.

We explored the streets of San Francisco aboard its famous cable cars, click-clacking past vibrant Victorian homes on the city’s steep hills.

The beautiful September weather got warmer as the Eclipse continued

southward alongside the cliffs and beaches of Southern California. Every port offered a number of tour options, from craft beer tastings to wine sipping in the Napa and Sonoma valleys, from zip lining to colourful gardens and from energetic hikes and cycling excursions to educational museum tours.

Passengers can visit the ship’s bridge at any time to watch its operation and learn about the vessel’s state-of-the-art technology and environmentally sustainable systems.

A GPS Dynamic Positioning system means no anchors are needed. The vessel is held in position, thus protecting fragile sea beds. The Eclipse also has an advanced wastewater treatment system, highly effective engines that reduce emissions, noise and vibrations and the aforementioned stabilizers for stability and less turbulence while navigating sensitive shorelines.

The yacht visits many unique regions, while leaving as small a footprint as possible.

As the Scenic Eclipse docks in San Diego, our wonderful 10-day itinerary has, too quickly, come to an end. I only wonder where I might stow away — to resurface once we have reached the Antarctic.

Travel Writers’ Tales is an independent newspaper article syndicate. For more, go online to travelwriterstales.com.

JAMIE ROSS SPECIAL TO KTW

The Scenic Eclipse cruises along the Pacific coastline, as viewed from a flight-seeing excursion on one of her two state-of-the-art Airbus H 130-T2 helicopters.

JAMIE ROSS PHOTO

WITH LITERACY, LET’S GET PHYSICAL, TOO

demand, with 140 adult learners.

Kamloops This Week sat down for a chat with longtime literacy outreach coordinator Fiona Clare to learn more of what Literacy in Kamloops has been up to since coming off of a successful Bright Red Book Bus program this past summer.

Recently, Literacy in Kamloops hired Jodi Lebourdais as a part-time program coordinator. Working under the mentorship of Clare, Lebourdais brings with her strong skills in physical literacy, which Clare said work well together with reading literacy objectives.

Clare said Literacy in Kamloops is looking to embed more physical literacy — and the awareness of it into its literacy programs.

She said physical literacy for children is about “teaching the importance of learning how to jump, skip and catch a ball — how to move the body and what is important in building core strength.”

Clare said children are spending a lot more time indoors and the importance of learning physical strength through movement is crucial to a child’s development. She said both reading literacy and physical literacy are key skills.

With the parking of the summertime Bright Red Book Bus, Clare said the reading program aimed

at primary-aged children was a success.

“The key target for the Bright Red Book Bus is the early readers, six- to nine- year-olds really becoming readers. It’s so important for them to keep reading over the summer so they don’t have that summer slide, where they lose their learning,” Clare said.

Another program that saw growth this past year was the Adult Digital Literacy program. Clare said she has noticed demand for

digital literacy support increase in Kamloops due to the pandemic.

The digital literacy program for older adults was started in the midst of the pandemic and is operated in partnership with the ThompsonNicola Regional Library, with training given to library assistants to then provide support to adults with their iPhones or iPads.

“We match them up with a volunteer and they get one-on-one support, Clare said, noting the digital program has seen an increase in

She has also seen a growing interest in offering Plain Language workshops, which she herself presents.

Plain language is essentially about making information accessible to the general public in a more understandable way.

“We’re taught to write academically, we’re taught to write to impress, really, all our lives.” Clare said. “To impress our teachers, impress our professors, impress our employers with how smart we are.”

She said the reality is “we write more from our own knowledge base and with our own needs of what we need to say — in plain language.”

Clare noted the City of Kamloops has included plain language within its accessibility plan as one of its goals in making information more accessible to the general public.

One of Literacy in Kamloops’ primary funding sources in the annual Raise A Reader event, which is taking place on Wednesday, Sept. 27.

(This edition of KTW has a Raise A Reader wrap around it.)

As with past years, the campaign sees volunteers hawking copies of KTW for donations at various location across Kamloops. Funds raised go directly to supporting literacy programs such as Come Read With Me, a one-on-one reading program with elementary-aged children.

“It’s one of our most successful volunteer-driven programs that’s not a huge commitment,” Clare said.

Volunteers build a relationship, reading with the same three students for 30 minutes each session, once a week for 12 weeks.

“Kids are happy to see them because it’s not like school reading,” Clare said. “It’s about joyful reading, building their confidence and interest.”

Literacy in Kamloops board member Larry Read has served in a public relations role for more than a decade and has seen the benefits of the Raise A Reader program.

“From people in KRCC [Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre] to seniors in all walks of life, people need to know how to read and be literate,” he said.

Read said because of his previous role as sports information officer at Thompson Rivers University, the Raise A Reader program has university athletes getting involved in community events.

“Pat Hennelly and the men’s volleyball team were the first TRU team to be involved and they are actually the biggest single fundraiser of any service group or sports team in the history of Raise A Reader,” Read said.

“Because of those connections with the coaches and others, more TRU teams do it. I reached out to the Storm, the Blazers, the Broncos and even [local] politicians … they all got involved as well.”

For more information on Literacy in Kamloops and the programs it offers, go online to literacyinkamloops.ca.

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Literacy in Kamloops outreach coordinator Fiona Clare said reading and physical literacy are key skills everyone needs.

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Bright Red Book Bus keeps turning pages

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Thanks to donors, sponsors and program partners, the Bright Red Book Bus put thousands of books into the hands of young readers this past summer.

A joint project of the KamloopsThompson school district, Literacy in Kamloops and Boys and Girls

Club of Kamloops, the reading program ran from July 4 to Aug. 18.

This year, it recorded 3,748 visits to the Bright Red Book Bus at its various locations throughout the city.

Averaging about 110 kids a day, the most popular stop was at Albert McGowan Park in Upper Sahali.

The most popular books were graphic novels.

“This is where kids either learn to read or they came here, found books and started their passion for reading,” literacy coach Matteo Fattor said. “Parents love it, especially

because you have that gap between end of school and the start of school.”

Fattor said the fact children get to choose a book for

themselves is important.

“Quite often times, parents will look it over, but for the most part, the kid’s going into the bus and looking around and then finding

Literacy coaches Kendra Day (left) and Matteo Fattor regularly greeted more than 100 kids in the Bright Red Book Bus each day this past summer.

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the book they like,” he said, noting visitors love making bookmarks during their visit.

“A lot of kids are matching bookmarks to the books they get. If they get a red book, they’ll make a red bookmark,” Fattor said.

PlayKamloops joined the Bright Red Book Bus five times this past summer, bringing its brightly coloured parachute, under which children played.

Games of tag, bowling and relay races were a popular draw for young readers, with the scavenger hunt being the favourite for kids this year.

For more information on the Bright Red Book Bus program, check out its page on Facebook.

DID YOU KNOW?

B.C. LITERACY FACTS

• More than 700,000 people in B.C. struggle with literacy challenges.

• 45 per cent of British Columbians ages 16 to 65 may have difficulty understanding newspapers, following instruction manuals, reading health information and dealing with other daily living tasks.

• 52 per cent of British Columbians ages 16 to 65 may have difficulty calculating interest on a car loan, using information on a graph, calculating medicine dosage and other daily living tasks.

• 10.5 per cent, or 4,302, kindergarten children in all school districts in B.C. were deemed vulnerable on the language and cognitive development scale of the early development instrument in 20192022, while an additional 11 per cent were at risk.

• A parent’s literacy involvement in their children’s activities matters for developing young children’s literacy skills.

Young steps in to lead KSO

KAMLOOPS THISWEEK

The Kamloops Symphony Orchestra has welcomed its new executive director.

Christopher Young succeeds Daniel Mills, who departed the organization in May to take on the job of director of development at Arts Commons in Calgary.

Young was born and raised in Fort St. John and earned a master of arts degree with a distinction in music management from the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom.

KSO president and board chair John McDonald lauded Young’s background in arts management, music education and community engagement.

“He was our board’s unanimous choice. His energy,

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relationships with music and musicians, and commitment to diverse programming and audience development, are well recognized,” McDonald said. “We are excited for him to bring his enthusiastic spirit and experience to Kamloops and our region.”

Young’s past work includes stints with Opera North, the Leeds International Piano Competition, Leeds Lieder

and Leeds Baroque. He also worked in marketing at the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and the VSO’s School of Music.

Young, a trumpet player, earned his music degree at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, where he studied with renowned Canadian and international musicians.

“My passion and my background in music and arts management drives my commitment to further enrich the cultural landscape and foster artistic excellence across the Thompson Valley,” Young said in a release.

The symphony’s next performance will be Romeo and Juliet at Sagebrush Theatre on Nov. 4. For more information, go online to kamloopssym phony.com.

Juried art show at Old Courthouse

KAMLOOPS THISWEEK

An annually held juried art show is on through Oct. 7 at the Old Courthouse Gallery, featuring works from the Thompson-NicolaShuswap chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists.

The 18th annual show features some of the top artists of Kamloops, the Shuswap and the Okanagan and showcases

works across multiple media.

The Old Courthouse Cultural Centre is downtown at Seymour Street and First Avenue and is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The chapter has more than 50 members from the region and provides opportunities for artistic growth, development and accreditation. For more information, including workshops and events, go online to tnsc.ca.

New vision for Shakespeare plays

KAMLOOPS THISWEEK

Students who are part of TRU’s Actors Workshop Theatre are bringing a new vision to Shakespeare’s Othello and Romeo and Juliet

The two plays will be turned upside down in Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet), which is on stage from Thursday, Sept. 28, through Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Actors Workshop Theatre in the Old Main Building on campus. Doors will open at 7 p.m. each night, with showtime at 7:30 p.m. The play, written by Ann-Marie

MacDonald in 1988, follows Constance Ledbelly, an assistant English professor at Queen’s university, who finds herself literally and figuratively consumed by the two works from the Bard.

TRU assistant professor Catriona Leger will direct the production and the cast will feature five TRU students, ranging from firstyears to fourth-years.

Tickets start at $15, available through the theatre’s box office, by phone at 250377-6100 or online through the TRU Actors Workshop Theatre website. Box office hours are 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Kamloops, Tk’emlúps share UBCM award

The City of Kamloops and Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc were honoured with the President’s Committee Choice Award at this week’s Union of BC Municipalities convention in Vancouver.

The award recognized the work of the city and band in building relationships toward reconciliation.

The Community Excellence Awards recognize and celebrate UBCM member First Nations, regional districts and municipalities that have implemented projects or programs that go above and beyond in meeting the purposes of local government in B.C.

The awards are intended to showcase outstanding initiatives and share them with other members to implement in their own communities.

The award is the latest in a series of honours for Kamloops and Tk’emlúps in the area of reconcili-

ation. In May 2022, the two governments were the recipients of the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators’ Collaboration Award, In June of 2022, Kamloops and Tk’emlúps received the BC Reconciliation Award.

In July of this year, City of Kamloops Indigenous and external relations manager Tammy Robertson was recognized with a Professional Services Award in Leadership from the Local Government Management Association of British Columbia for her service and progress in the area of truth and reconciliation.

Detailed information on the City of Kamloops and Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc relationship is available online at Kamloops.ca/OurCommunity/Indigenous-Relations.

TNRD HONOURABLE MENTION

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District and Thompson-Nicola Regional Library received honour-

able mention from the UBCM in the Excellence in Service Delivery Award category for the new TNRL service extender program, which has been implemented at the Ashcroft Library.

The service extender program enables patrons to access the library outside of regularly staffed hours, nearly doubling the availability of the Ashcroft Library from 26 hours to approximately 50 hours per week.

Patrons ages 15 and older who are library cardholders in good standing can check out items, browse collection materials, return items, use Wi-Fi, public computers and study spaces and hold meetings after hours.

The Ashcroft Library is the first library in Western Canada to implement a service extender program and the first rural library in Canada to implement this service. To learn more about the program, visit tnrl.ca/service-extender.

Tk’emlúps Kúkpi7 (Chief) Rosanne Casimir and Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson with the President’s Committee Choice Award. With them are Kamloops councillors (from left) Katie Neustaeter, Stephen Karpuk, Bill Sarai, Kelly Hall, Dale Bass, Margot Middleton and Mike O’Reilly, along with UBCM first-vice-president Trish Mandewo, a councillor in Coquitlam. For more news from the UBCM convention that was held last week, turn to the news pages of today’s paper and go online to kamloopsthisweek.com.

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KSO review: Triple treat

lar, are beautiful spaces.

The Kamloops Symphony Orchestra delivered a musical hat trick this past weekend.

On Friday night (Sept. 22), a recital on the grand piano was held in the Lori Marchand Theatre at Kelson Hall by guest pianist Daniel Clarke Bouchard.

On Saturday, Kelson Hall was open to the public for tours, with 101 classes conducted.

Saturday night was the big event, featuring five outstanding pieces of music and a showcase of talent.

Hearing Clouds by the African-American composer Florence Price as the opener on Friday and as the encore on Saturday gave the weekend a fullness.

Kelson Hall, and the Lori Marchand Theatre in particu-

They are, of course, an extraordinarily generous gift to Kamloops from the Fawcett family.

The teaching rooms (each named after a B.C. musician), are inviting. The lobbies, hallways and washrooms are well designed. The administration space seems ideal and the floor in the theatre floats.

For three hours, batons were waved, violins were tested and the glorious laminate floors were trodden on.

American masters — George Gershwin, Scott Joplin, William Grant Still, Samuel Barber, Florence Price and Margaret Bonds, among others — and one Canadian were the weekend’s music-makers.

Tremendous energy from conductor Dina Gilbert, the soloists and the KSO players was poured into the presenta-

tions. Bouchard, in manner and skill, was an utter delight, as was Rachel Casponi, who took on a difficult piece of music and brought it to life wonderfully.

Several orchestra members stood out. Sally Arai’s ear-popping solo entry for Rhapsody in Blue, Mark D’Angelo on trumpet, Bob Rogers on trombone, Martin Fisk on drums and Michael Vaughan on bass, performing solos in the excellent arrangement of Phil Nimmons’ tunes (Nimmons, was born in Kamloops in 1923 and turned 100 on June 3).

Next up for the KSO is Prokofiev’s compelling Romeo and Juliet score at Sagebrush Theatre on Saturday Nov. 4. Tickets are available at the Kamloops Live! box office, by phone at 250-374-5483 and online at kamloopslive.ca.

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Guest pianist Daniel Clarke Bouchard performs in a recital at Kelson Hall on Sept. 22. ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW

Hosted by Marty Hastings & Chris Foulds

Czechia imports settling in to life in Canada

Vojtech Vochvest digs his moniker — Canelo.

“I love it because Canelo is also a little bit crazy,” said Vochvest, the 18-year-old Kamloops Blazers’ defenceman from Mlada Boleslav, Czechia. “I’m a little bit aggressive on the ice. I’m a tough guy. I always want to do some hits, block shots.”

Mexican boxer Santos Saúl (Canelo) Álvarez Barragán and Vochvest share similar hair colour and appearance, as evidenced by Blazers’ trainer Colin (Toledo) Robinson, who held up a picture on his phone of the famous pugilist next to the defenceman’s head prior to an interview with KTW

“See?” Robinson said. “Canelo means Cinnamon.”

Vochvest, a 5-foot-11, 192pound left shot, brings spice to the Blazers’ blue line — a physical presence and willingness to lower the boom. He levelled a Vancouver Giant and dropped the gloves on Sept. 16 in Maple Ridge, offering a pre-season preview of his game.

His fellow countryman, Matteo Koci, is a different blend.

“I like offence hockey,” said 18-year-old Koci, who shoots left, stands six feet tall and weighs 182 pounds. “Offensive

player and sometimes physical.”

Koci, from Karlovy Vary, was nabbed by the Blazers in round

1 of the CHL Import Draft. Kamloops picked Vochvest in round 2.

“I think it’s a very nice city and I like the people here,” Koci said of Kamloops. “I’m so happy I’m here. Vojtech’s game I like. He has good hits, good fights. He’s a strong man. I like it.”

The offensive side of Koci’s game was on display in the Blazers’ home opener on Sept. 22 at Sandman Centre, where he was seen joining the rush and creating scoring chances on multiple occasions.

Spokane edged Kamloops 5-4 in overtime. Find the game story online at kamloopsthisweek. com.

Next up for the Blazers is a tilt against the Vancouver Giants on Friday, Sept. 29, a 7 p.m. start at Sandman Centre.

The two Europeans do not share the same agent and there was no master plan to snare them both in the draft, but the rearguards are friends — and happy to land together in Canada.

“I think I settle in good

because I have here a very good friend,” Vochvest said. “It’s very important for me and to him, also. We are helping each other.”

The import defencemen, buddies for the past four years, have played together internationally, most recently at the Under-18 World Hockey Championship in April in Switzerland.

“I’m so happy for Vojtech is here with me,” said Koci, who is rooming with Vochvest this season. “He helps me with English. I’m so happy he’s here.”

The Blazers are pleased with their picks thus far, defencemen acquired to help fill the void left by Olen Zellweger, Ethan Brandwood, Aapo Sarell and Kyle Masters, each of whom moved on after the 2022-2023 season.

“You look at the imports and they both have shown very well,” Blazers’ head coach and general manager Shaun Clouston told KTW earlier this month. “That’s a positive because we did have some holes on the back end and both these guys appear ready to play.”

Koci starts the campaign playing alongside 20-year-old Logan Bairos of Saskatoon, while Vochvest slots in with 17-year-old Kalan Anderlini of Langley.

“They’re happy to be here,” Clouston said. “They’re competing hard. That’s been very positive.”

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VOJTECH VOCHVEST

Kamloops Blazers’ defenceman Matteo Koci keeps his head up and looks to move the puck on Sept. 22 at Sandman Centre.

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SPORTS

Mullin nets late winner

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Kamloops Storm

assistant coach Andrew Fisher tapped 16-year-old rookie Teghan Mullin and his line to hop over the boards late in the third period, the club tied 1-1 with the Creston Valley Thunder Cats on Sept. 23 at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre.

“If I’m being honest, I was kind of surprised when I got put out there,” said Mullin, who lives on a cattle ranch in Kamloops.

“Clarky [Evan Clark] was down low working and I was just kind of floating

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ROAD CLOSURE AND REMOVAL OF DEDICATION BYLAW NO. 18-413

(Adjacent to Lot N, Plan 22556 (223 O’Connor Road))

looking for an opening and I saw he had the puck down low, so I tried to get open and he found me in the slot.”

Mullin scored his first Kootenay International Junior Hockey League goal at 19:54 to lift the Storm to a 2-1 victory in their home opener in front of 450 fans on Peter Friedel night.

Friedel, the Storm’s late trainer, was honoured during a ceremony before the contest.

“I was super excited,” Mullin said. “My whole family was there and it was just an amazing experience — unbelievable.”

Lochlan Stefanishyn, a

19-year-old forward who was making his Storm debut, opened the scoring in the first period in support of goaltender Colton Phillips-Watts, who stopped 27 shots to pick up the win between the pipes in the junior A tier 2 matchup.

Luke Chakrabarti tallied for Creston Valley (1-1-0-0) in support of netminder Jacob Burnside, who made 27 saves in a losing effort. Kamloops (1-0-0-0) will square off against the hometown Kelowna Chiefs (1-1-0-0) on Friday, Sept. 29, and host the rematch on Saturday, Sept. 30, a 7 p.m. start on Mac Isle.

STALWART WOLFPACK BLANK HUSKIES

Akwasi (Junior)

Agyekum scored in the ninth minute and his TRU WolfPack defended furiously to secure a 1-0 victory over the Saskatchewan Huskies in Canada

West men’s soccer action on Sept. 23 on McArthur Island.

The goal was the first of Agyekum’s Canada West career.

Goalkeeper Svyatik Artemenko recorded the first

clean sheet of his WolfPack career.

Saskatchewan is 1-4-3 on the season.

TRU (2-5-1) will play host to two matches this weekend at Hillside Stadium: versus

the Fraser Valley Cascades (2-6) on Friday, Sept. 29, a 5 p.m. start, and the Trinity Western Spartans (3-1-5) of Langley on Saturday, Sept. 30, a 4 p.m. start.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on October 17, 2023, K amloops City Council will consider adopting Bylaw No 18-413, 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 Plan 22556, DL 273, K amloops Division Yale District, 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/171308

Inquiries may also be directed to realestate@kamloops.ca or by calling 250-828-3548 or 250-828-3499.

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

• appearing before City Council on October 17, 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,

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Teghan Mullin scored for the Kamloops Storm in a 2-1 victory over the Creston Valley Thunder Cats in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League action on Sept. 23 on McArthur Island. ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW

WOLFPACK WOMEN SWEEP WEEKEND

Two victories on home turf, six goals and a program-first win over the Calgary Dinos had TRU WolfPack women’s soccer head coach Mark Pennington howling happily about his club’s Canada West weekend during an interview with TRU Sports Information.

“Calgary are a top team in the country, so to go 2-0 up was great,” said Pennington, whose club scored twice in the first

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half and held on for a 2-1 victory over Calgary on Sept. 23 on Mac Isle.

“The girls gave absolutely everything and I couldn’t be more proud of them.”

Alexis Virgo and Berea Woldeyes bulged the old onion bag for the Pack (4-4-1) in support of goalkeeper Cassanda De

Amaral.

Sofia DiGiacomo scored for the Dinos (5-2-2), who fell to the WolfPack in a women’s soccer match for the first time since TRU joined U Sports in 2014.

TRU vanquished the Lethbridge Pronghorns 4-2 on Friday at Hillside Stadium.

Hawan Abdissa, Katie Chun, Ainsley Grether and Emily Clark scored for the WolfPack in sup-

port of De Amaral. Lethbridge is 1-8 on the campaign.

TRU will square off against the Fraser Valley Cascades (4-22) on Friday, Sept. 29, in Abbotsford and the Trinity Western Spartans (5-1-3) on Saturday, Sept. 30, in Langley.

Esi Lufo of the Pack is tied for second in assists in Canada West, with five in nine games.

Thompson-Nicola Regional District NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 1:30 PM

The Board of Directors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District gives notice that it will hold a Public Hearing in the TNRD Boardroom, 4th Floor - 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC, to consider proposed Bylaw 2823, 2023.

What is Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2823, 2023?

It is a site-specific change to the AF-1 Agricultural/Forestry Zone of Zoning Bylaw 2400 at 7781 Highway 97D, unsurveyed Crown land, east of Logan Lake (as shown shaded on the map below), to enable redevelopment of an outdoor sport shooting range that was lost in the 2021 Tremont Creek wildfire

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 2823 (via the options below), which must be received at our office prior to noon on Tuesday, October 10th, 2023

The entire content of all submissions will be made public and form part of the public record for this matter

How do I get more information?

Copies of the proposed Bylaw and all supporting information can be inspected from 8:30 a m to 4:30 p m , Monday - Friday (except statutory holidays) at our office, from September 15th, 2023, until 1:30 p m on the day of the Hearing; or please contact us via any of the options below

Titans win gold

The South Kamloops Titans posted a perfect record and won gold at the 32-team UBC

Senior Boys High School Volleyball Tournament on the weekend in Vancouver.

South Kam knocked off the Kelowna Owls in

the final, earning a 15-12 win in the third game of the best-of-three championship match to claim the title.

The Titans knocked off New Westminster, Lambrick Park of Victoria and Kalamalka of Vernon in pool

play, after which they earned wins in the playoff round over Ross Sheppard of Edmonton, Elgin Park of South Surrey and Delta to reach the final.

Alex Howard of the Titans was tournament MVP and Brandon Johnson of South Kam was a tournament all-star.

Third-year defender Raiya Rumo of the TRU WolfPack darts upfield on Sept. 23 at Hillside Stadium. TRU earned a 2-1 win over the Calgary Dinos. ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW

Tennis club boasts new outdoor courts

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Weeds were growing through cracks in the courts.

“They had come to life end,” said Dixie Duncan, president of the Kamloops Tennis Association. “These courts were built in 1993 [in time for the Canada Summer Games] and they were severely compromised.”

KTW was invited to the Kamloops Tennis Centre (east of downtown at 750 Front St.) to catch a glimpse of Australian Open blue, the shiny hue that shimmers off three brand new courts, replacements for their decrepit, injuryinducing predecessors.

“The courts are fantastic,” Duncan said. “They will fade with time, but

REBELS SWARM

The Westshore Rebels of Langford earned a 46-6 victory over the Kamloops Broncos in B.C. Football Conference action on Sept. 23 at Hillside Stadium. Receiver Colton Meikle had the Broncos’ only touchdown. Kamloops (0-7) will square off against the Vancouver Island Raiders (0-8) of Nanaimo on Saturday, Sept. 30, a 7:30 p.m. start at Hillside.

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Are you eligible to vote in the November by-elec?on for the District of Logan Lake? Is your name on the current list of electors?

If you are not sure you can find out by calling or visi#ng the District of Logan Lake, #1 Opal Drive, 250-523-6225 The office is open from 8:30 a m to 4:00 p m , Monday to Friday (excluding holidays)

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they’re really bright right now and also a bit bouncy because of the new surface and all that will change with time. Everyone is enjoying them immensely.”

There are eight courts at the club, five of which will be covered by an enormous tennis bubble when it catches air on Oct. 13.

Those five courts, on the east side of the clubhouse, are in good shape and do not need renovation, outside of a paint touch-up, Duncan said.

The cost to replace the three outdoor courts on the north side of the clubhouse is about $225,000, said Duncan, who noted the club received a repayable loan from the City of Kamloops and a contribution from sponsor New Gold.

Club tennis director Kelly Hubbard said the

foundation was moving underneath the old courts. The plexipave surface was shifting to create uneven playing surfaces.

The city redid the foundation and blacktop, Tomko Sports Systems installed new plexipave, construction was completed in about six weeks and the courts opened for play on Sept. 15.

Duncan said the club has bounced back since the pandemic and offers a robust junior program, led by Hubbard. Nonmembers are welcome to book courts and sign up for lessons.

Those wishing to rally on Australian Open blue should book soon. The new courts will hibernate for winter, covered by a tarp.

“Just as long as one of our members puts it up,” Hubbard said with a laugh.

RESIDENT ELECTORS:

• 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

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• 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 name appears on the list of electors is not qualified to be registered as an elector of the District of Logan Lake

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on these maaers, the following persons may be contacted:

Laurel Grimm, Chief Elec#on Officer at 250-523-6225 ext 230 Sherry Verheyen, Deputy Chief Elec#on Officer at 250-523-6225

Bill Motiuk prepares to uncork a backhand on one of three new courts at the Kamloops Tennis Centre. MARTY HASTINGS/KTW

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Dig It: Birch bark in the archaeological record

Birch bark may be one of the oldest and most continuously used materials in human history. It has played a major role in the daily life of Indigenous communities wherever it grew and remains of the plant have been found in archaeological sites dating back to Neanderthals and early modern humans.

Birch bark has often been overlooked by archaeologists who have traditionally not focused on plant remains, but it is now recognized as a keystone material in many ancient cultures.

Of the three native species of birch in our area, the paper birch (Betula papyrifera) is by far the most valued by Indigenous people and is easy to identify with its layers of papery white bark peeling off the trunk.

While organic remains do not typically survive well in the archaeological record in B.C., charred fragments of plants, seeds and bark can persist for millennia. Birch bark excavated from archaeological sites throughout Secwépemc territory points to its importance in food preparation and storage and as a medicine, fuel and all-purpose building and wrapping material.

The unique chemical composition of birch bark that helps protect the tree from bacteria, viruses, fungi and insects also makes it highly flammable and impermeable to water.

This made birch bark incred-

ibly useful to people in the past for food storage and medicine and for making sealing compounds. It can be worked into all sorts of shapes without splitting, making it perfect for strong, lightweight, waterproof containers.

Women used birch bark baskets strapped to their waists or heads to harvest bulbs, berries, cambium, roots, seeds and nuts. Birch bark containers were also vital to carry water and transport trade goods.

Myriad other products were created using birch bark, including canoes, canoe bailers, baby carriers, cradles, toboggans, woven sleeping mats, breast plate armour and masks. Birch tar glue was an invaluable substance to seal and hold things together.

Watertight birch bark cooking vessels with lids were used to boil or rehydrate foods by adding heated

boiling stones to water. These same vessels were placed in earth ovens, or roasting pits, to cook roots and bulbs, to contain the steam and keep food from getting dirty, burned or overcooked.

Birch bark was used to line cache pits, helping preserve game, salmon, berries and roots that were essential to surviving winters. The bark preserved the food from decay and dirt and protected it from scavengers. These storage pits also often contained birch bark torches and tinder, much like leaving dry kindling near the fireplace for quick and easy firebuilding.

We also see birch bark regularly show up in graves, where birch bark containers filled with food or personal objects were interred, along with bark lining the grave or wrapping the deceased.

Perhaps most importantly, birch

bark is a powerful medicine. Boiled bark produces poultices for wounds and oils used to treat everything from bladder infections to nerve pain. Scientists continue to study the plant’s anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anti-cancer and ant-microbial effects.

Harvesting the bark was often done in a way that does not kill the tree, leaving behind cultural scars. Depending on how it was going to be used, the bark was harvested at different times of year — cold winter months for the tough, thick slabs of bark for making canoes or shelters, while more fragile papery strips for basketry were taken in the late spring and early summer. These stripping scars can still be seen on birch trees in Secwépemc territory.

Because paper birch is not a commercially valued species, stands of the tree have been systematically

eliminated to reduce their competition with pine, spruce and fir and are rare on our modern landscapes. Recent severe wildfires and drought effects of climate change, however, have researchers interested in the role birch stands play in maintaining healthy forests and creating fireresistant ecosystems.

Indigenous-led forestry programs are acting on this knowledge and replanting valuable pioneer species, such as willow and birch. So, if you are wanting to plant a tree, may I suggest this workhorse with an incredible history — the humble paper birch.

Buffy Johnson is a Kamloops-based archaeologist. Dig It is KTW’s regularly published column on the history beneath our feet in the region. Interested in more? Go online to republicofarchaeology.ca.

BUFFY JOHNSON SPECIAL TO KTW

The Elfshot Gallery photo on the left is of birch bark being stripped off a paper birch. The photo on the right, from the UBC Museum of Anthropology, shows a birch bark basket.

85th PROVINCIAL WINTER FAIR DRAWS CROWD

The 85th Provincial Winter Fair took place this past weekend at the Circle Creek Ranch and Equestrian Centre near Knutsford. The fourday event is the culmination of the year’s work for 4-H members with beef, poultry, sheep, horse and photography projects.

CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: Oliver Schless cleans a cattle pen; participants show off their prize sheep; the Super Dogs agility show gives the top canines a chance to show off.

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49 Purpose

51 Bygone auto inits

52 DETOUR No 2

53 Present-day auto inits

54 Pharaoh who founded Egypt’s 19th dynasty

56 ‘ Get out!

58 Things settled over drinks

60 Shakespearean verb

62 A head

63 Mums mums

67 cloth (sandpaper alternative)

FUN BY THE NUMBERS

68 They’re laid n Australia DETOUR They feel your pain

70 Gas whose name comes from the Greek word for ‘foreigner’’

71 Common first word for an infant

72 Taxpayer s ID

74 DETOUR No 3

75 Lose one s balance?

77 Hebrew greeting

80 ‘ It s a thumbs down from me ’

82 ‘ O patria ’’ ( Verdi ar a)

83 Metropolis with a Little Havana neighborhood

84 Major ref

86 Mineral used in g ass production

87 Texted shrug

88 Photographer’s setting DETOUR: Come in handy

90 Grps that liaise with superintendents

91 Fermented drink from Russia

93 Embargo

94 DETOUR No 4

95 Bird embodied by the Egyptian god Thoth

97 Cells are covered in it, in brief

98 Studio Ghibli genre

100 Trickster

102 What some emails, checks and balls do

105 Wholesale

107 Jane who says, ‘‘I need not sell my soul to buy bliss’’

108 Golden

110 Classic game of bluffing

112 Feature of some sweatpants DETOUR Well-known musical group with a p ace name

115 Then

116 Puts together

117 DETOUR No 5

118 Brown, for one

119 N A A C P and A C L U for two

120 Component of a beekeeper’s suit

121 Stuffs with bacon fat, say

122 Caustic cleaner

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2 Something typically found in a barnyard

3 Lead-in to delivery

4 Hunt-and-peck types?

5 Chewed (on)

6 Meet ng spot for a union

7 Company that owns Bloomingdale s

8 Neighbor of Djibout : Abbr

9 n check

10 Reggae forerunner

11 Jumble

12 Early victim of identity theft?

13 Israel’s Dayan

14 Photographer’s setting

15 Suddenly appears with up

16 ‘And, uh, that s what happened’’

19 ‘ Come On (1982 hit)

23 Michael who was knighted in 2000

24 Related thing

26 Substitute

29 Face

33 Nogg n

36 Containing graphic content, say

38 D amond imperfection?

40 Vaccinated, to Brits

41 ‘ Wowza! ’

42 Seethed

43 Parts of drinking or reading glasses

44 Access points

46 Express some intense emotion

47 Goal that sends a game into overtime

50 Bit of cereal

51 CVS competitor

55 Make more powerful with ‘‘up’’

57 Series segments, informally

59 F ve-t me winner of the Copa do Mundo

61 ‘ Love It or List It’’ airer

64 Inability to recall the names of everyday things

65 Restriction on some wedding invites

66 Running kicks?

68 William Phelps , inventor of the stop sign and

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102 Iraqi city near the Tigris and Euphrates

103 Peripheral

104 Amazon s domain

106 Lambert or Levine of pop

109 Sin that sounds like two letters

111 Many ’90s music purchases

113 Code of the world’s busiest airport 114 Stain, maybe

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Pursuant to a Repairers Lein Act and Warehouse Lein Act of the Government of British Columbia Jaxsen-Pacific Motorsports Ltd. will be selling by tender for the fees of John Riley Eeles in the following goods:

2001 Regal 2100 LSR Hull ID: RGAFG078G001

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BigSteelBox Corp at 1284 Salish Road, Kamloops, BC, claims a PPSA Lien Against Tinney, Cur t, Paul of Kamloops, BC, for arrears of container rent amounting to $1,403.36 plus any additional costs of storage that accrue. If not paid in full, the contents of the storage container filled with: furniture, speakers, a children’s toy car, and other miscellaneous items, will be sold online auction via Ibid4Storage com on September 29, 2023

To: James Leonard Deutch, Ethel Caroline Deutch, and Deborah Deutch

TAKE NOTICE THAT on September 14, 2023, an order was made for service on you of a Petition issued from the Victoria Registry of the Supreme Cour t of British Columbia in proceeding number 232804 by way of this adver tisement.

In the proceeding, the petitioner claims the following relief against you: An order that the interest held in the names of James Leonard Deutch, Ethel Caroline Deutch, and Deborah Deutch in the lands legally described as PID 014-101-602, Lot 10 Block 14 District Lot 386 Cariboo District Plan 772 and PID 014-101-611 Lot 11 Block 14 District Lot 386 Cariboo District Plan 772 and municipally known as 361 Nor th Fraser Drive, Quesnel, BC, be transferred to the Quesnel Tillicum Society pursuant to a Right to Purchase Agreement between the Petitioner and the Respondents. You must file a response to petition within the period required under the Supreme Cour t Civil Rules, failing which fur ther proceedings, including judgment, may be taken against you without notice to you.

You may obtain from the Victoria registry at 850 Burdett Avenue, Victoria, BC, a copy of the petition and the order providing for service by this adver tisement.

This adver tisement is placed by the petitioner in this matter, the Quesnel Tillicum Society, whose address for service is 4th Floor, 1007 For t Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3K5

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Class 1, 2, 4 restricted or 4 unrestricted drivers licence required. Full-time on call and parttime seasonal employment - you decide how much you want to work. You are providing passenger transportation throughout the entire Kamloops region. Multiple positions to be filled. Hourly rate is $25.50. Contact TasteFull Excursions Inc (Gordon) at 778.586.0586 or gordon@tastefullexcursions.ca

In Loving Memory of Darcy Anthony Robinson

May 3, 1981 – September 27, 2007

Alec Joseph Zomar

June 16, 1952 - September 18, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Alec Joseph Zomar Alec passed peacefully at the age of 71. Alec was predeceased by his parents Joe and Rose Zomar, his sister Kathy, her husband Gerry as well as his sister Rosemary Pede.

Alec is survived by his sisters Anne Gillanders, Martha (Ralph) Maletta, Barbara (Dennis) Brown, Eva (Mike) Ujiye and brothers Joseph Zomar, Andy (Pam) Zomar, Adam (Annette) Zomar, Brian (Tammy) Zomar, Pete (Robbie) Zomar, Scott Pede and numerous nephews and nieces.

Al spent his first 40 years trucking cattle with his dad and then his brother Adam. When he turned 60, he made the move to Kamloops and began a career as a security guard. He worked for Ronik Security for 8 years before retiring.

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If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane I’d walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Forever loved forever missed your family.

Mom, Ryan, Daniel, Alison, Ashley, Riley, Luke, Jake and Shane.

He enjoyed bowling and slow-pitch baseball. Alec was an avid Chicago Blackhawks fan and enjoyed watching football immensely. He also enjoyed participating in hockey pools with his friends. Alec was a member of the Valleyview Overlander Lions club for a few years and contributed greatly with his ability to help fundraise for the club.

Alec has many good friends at the Acacia Tower Apartments whom he shared many good meals with.

Thank you to Dr Vanessa Montagliani and the nurses of the emergency department and 6 North for your support and compassion while Alec was at Royal Inland Hospital.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 2:30pm at Schoening Funeral Services. Tea to follow

Condolences can be made at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

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Robert (Bob) Dennis Trudeau

Our beloved Bob left us far too soon on September 20, 2023, at a young 66 years. He was a very active man who loved running and hiking the hills around Kamloops with his buddies. Bob loved spending time with his grandchildren and his garden.

He is survived by his wife Jennifer, daughters Julia (Gabe) and Erin (Jeremy), grandkids Jacob, Enzo and Sofia, and his brother Murray His parents, Charlie and Tex pre-deceased him in 2001 and 2015.

Bob was born and grew up in Kamloops, and inherited his parents love of the outdoors, enjoying hiking, camping, and the natural world. He graduated from NorKam Senior in 1975 and joined the BC Forest Service in 1979, living and working in Merritt until 1999, when the family moved back to Kamloops.

He retired from a varied career in Timber Scaling Technology with the Ministry of Forests in 2013 and was an active member with the Kamloops Ridge Runners until just a few months before his passing. He was also the co-ordinator for the North Shore Central Community Association for several years.

After being diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in 2017, he became involved with Myeloma Canada. Bob appreciated their support network, plus their focus on finding a cure. In return, he helped support others with myeloma and coordinated fundraising events in our community Unfortunately, despite his constant hard work over the past seven years to keep the disease at bay, he lost the final struggle this September

Thank you to the following : the Kamloops Cancer Clinic; his doctors, Kip and Proctor, for their excellent care over the past years; all of the care aides, nurses and doctors at Royal Inland Hospital who took great care of Bob in his final few weeks, and the folks at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice during his last few days.

Thanks also to his many friends and relatives who have been so caring and supportive through it all. Lastly, his family is very grateful to Bob for the huge effort he made to stay healthy, which allowed us all to enjoy more time with him.

At Bob’s request, there will not be a formal service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Myeloma Canada or the Kamloops Hospice Society

Mary Louise Gretsinger (née Okell)

September 30, 1947 - September 11, 2023

Mary Louise Gretsinger (née Okell) passed from this life into the next on Monday, September 11, 2023. Mary had lived with Alzheimer ’s for the previous eight years.

Mary was born on September 30, 1947, in Vancouver, BC, to parents, Albert and Kathleen Okell (née Marsh). Mary’s family includes two sisters, Patricia Pennington and Kai Posterski. Mary’s Uncle Bill (pre-deceased) was a loving presence throughout Mary’s upbringing and a source of great comfort and encouragement over her lifetime.

Mary married Robert (Bob) Gretsinger in 1968 at Granville Chapel in Vancouver, BC. Mary and Bob’s love and commitment to each other continued to grow, and the two celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in April 2023. As Alzheimer ’s progressed in Mary, Bob became Mary’s full-time caregiver

Mary was the first person in her family to attend university Mary was a charter student at Simon Fraser University, where she met Bob. Mary completed her twoyear degree in education and began a career as a primary teacher Later on in life, Mary went back to school to complete her full degree.

Mary spent the majority of her teaching career teaching kindergarten at the Cridge Center for the Family Mary’s primary goal was to ensure that each child in her class knew that they were loved unconditionally by Jesus. Mary sought to understand the needs, experiences, and gifts of each of the children and she lovingly created a learning environment that reflected this. One highlight was the year-end graduation ceremony where each child received a trophy and award, citing their individual giftings.

Mary’s family includes her daughter Laura Doan (James), son Rob, daughter Elizabeth McRae (Lee), grandchildren: Sarah, Ethan, Sophie, Levi, and Anna, and sisters Patricia Pennington (John) and Kai Posterski (Brian), as well as numerous nieces and nephews and extended family

Mary was predeceased by her parents and her daughter-in-law, Jane Gretsinger

The family is grateful to Summit Drive Church, where Mary attended, for all of the friendship, spiritual encouragement, and support over the years. This was a place that truly welcomed Mom.

The family offers sincere thanks to all of the staff at the Adult Day Program, where Mom attended. Thank you for loving on our Mom.

We offer our thanks to Mom’s physician, Dr Wiltshire, for the care he provided. We are grateful for the care Mary received at Royal Inland Hospital, including the staff on 6 North.

We are indebted to the staff and volunteers at The Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home for their incredible care and support during Mom’s final week.

A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 2:00-3:00 pm at Summit Drive Church (1975 Summit Drive). Reception will follow

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to one of the following charities: Charity Water; The Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home; or Alzheimer ’s Society of BC.

Mary touched so many here on earth and we know that her legacy will live on.

In Loving Memory of Damian Carter Dyson

February 12, 2002 - September 19, 2023

Damian Carter Dyson, a dedicated and compassionate young man, was called home to the creator, on September 19, 2023, leaving behind cherished memories and a profound impact on those fortunate enough to have known him. Born on February 12, 2002, Damian's short yet meaningful life was marked by unwavering commitment to his loved ones and an enduring spirit of positivity

Damian possessed a strong work ethic that was evident to all who crossed his path. He was always ready to extend a helping hand to anyone in need, a testament to his selflessness and the depth of his kindness. His infectious optimism and love for life shone through in every endeavour he undertook.

He is survived by his loving father, Eric Jones, and stepmother, Kaely Corrigan, who guided him through life's challenges. Damian's memory will forever live on in the hearts of his siblings: Natalia Jones, Corey Jones, Shanna MacDougall, and Bethany Bradbury He leaves a lasting legacy that will be treasured by his grandparents, Gary and Irish Jones, his aunt Mary Dyson, uncle Joshua Dyson, grandmother Sandra Dennis, and aunt & uncle Daniel and Carrie Jones.

While we mourn his passing, we must also remember his mother Naomi Dyson, and uncle John Dyson, who preceded him in death.

A Funeral Service to celebrate Damian's life will be held on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 11:00 am in the Kamloops Funeral Home at 285 Fortune Drive.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to friends and family for their unwavering support during this difficult time.

For those who wish to convey their condolences or share memories, please visit www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com.

Damian's memory will live on in the hearts of all those who were fortunate to have known him.

Arjun Wickram Chauhan

The Chauhan family is saddened to announce the passing of Arjun Wickram Chauhan on August 18th, 2023, at the age of 65. He passed in his home in Kamloops, BC after a prolonged battle with his health.

Arjun was born on February 27, 1958 in Mumbai, India and immigrated to Kamloops at a young age. He attended and graduated from NorKam Secondary school in 1975. Arjun pursued further education in Forestry and Natural Resource Management at BCIT and dedicated his career to the horticulture and landscape development sectors, working primarily in Vancouver Island and Northern Alberta until his early retirement in 2013. He then decided to return to his hometown of Kamloops.

Arjun will be remembered for his infectious smile and his compassionate and giving nature. He was extremely curious (he loved a good debate!) and had a passion for music, art, horticulture, and spiritual wisdom. He’d share news and information with anyone who would listen. He enjoyed playing golf, tennis and martial arts.

Despite his own personal struggles, Arjun kept his faith and prayed for the health and prosperity of loved ones and for those battling homelessness, addiction and loss.

Arjun kept photos, messages and notes in his home as a constant reminder and connection to those that he held close to his heart. He was a consistent supporter of the Kamloops Food Bank and spent his time and resources working to assist Ukrainian refugees.

Arjun is preceded by his father, Inderjeet Wickram Chauhan, and mother, Rita Elizabeth Chauhan. He is survived by his 2 sisters Indira Rempel, Sarina Chauhan and by his 3 children: Reuben Chauhan, John Chauhan (Stephanie, Ethan, Myles) and Kyla Steinley (Ben, Liara).

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date in accordance with the family’s wishes.

Memorial donations can be made in Arjun’s name to the Kamloops Food Bank, 171 Wilson St, Kamloops, BC V2B 2M8.

Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

Eva Lena Fisher

Eva Lena was born in Bowling Green, Missouri on August 11, 1922. In the summer of 1927 at the age of 5, she left Missouri in an open top automobile with her parents Leonard and Ruby Wilhoit.

With Leonard working as a crop harvest hand and Ruby as a cook, the family worked their way through the harvest fields of the Dakotas, Saskatchewan and Alberta. They arrived at Morley First Nation west of Calgary, Alberta in November 1927, where they were welcomed by the residents. Leonard and Ruby continued working in the area, and the family lived for the remaining winter in a canvas tent heated with a wood stove. The next summer, Leonard started work in Turner Valley, Alberta and Eva Lena started school.

Not long after starting school it was discovered that Eva Lena was having difficulty seeing. Later she was diagnosed with a degenerative eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa.

Even though her blindness was progressive throughout her early years it did not stop her from living life fully. Eva Lena had many friends who along with her family were always looking for ways to help her to adapt to her blindness. She learned to read and write Braille. With the help of her mother, she learned domestic skills whereby she memorized recipes, and she was able to measure quantities of ingredients by feel. Cooking was usually over an open gas flame. Even the use of an iron required heating the iron on the stove. Eva Lena had a great mind as she was able to memorize intricate knitting patterns, whereby she was able to knit many sweaters and articles of clothing for her family and friends.

Eva Lena loved playing games. She was an avid bowler Even though she could not see the pins, she was able to locate pin position using a number system that was relayed to her by fellow players. With the development of Braille playing cards Eva Lena was able to play Her favorite game was cribbage. She was quick to correct others when counting errors were made. Also, it was often reported by her playing partners that the odd curse word was uttered when she didn't get the right cards to win the next hand.

Eva Lena was living in the town of Longview, Alberta when she met the love of her life Bob Fisher senior

The couple married and later Bob junior was born. In 1957, the family moved to Quesnel, BC where Eva Lena became active in the local community for many years. She loved the many activities of the Women's Institute (WI). It was in the communities of Australian/Kersley, BC that Eva Lena learned to square dance. She had a keen sense of direction and was often able to direct others through the more complicated formations of square dancing.

While she was living in Quesnel, Eva Lena travelled to San Francisco on her own where she met her cherished German Shepherd guide dog Erica. She trained with Erica for a month in San Francisco where she learned to navigate the difficult terrain of the city on her own. Erica was a friend and companion for many years.

After husband Bob’s retirement in 1979, the couple moved to Sorrento, BC Here they enjoyed the friendships and lifestyle living in the Shuswap area for many years. Eva Lena continued her membership with the Women's Institute, the local “TOPS” group. She often led exercise classes at “Toad Hall” in Sorrento and was known as a task master

After the passing of her husband in 2004, Eva Lena with the help of her family and kind neighbors in Sorrento, was able to live independently until age 93. She then moved to assisted living at Parkside Community in Chase, BC. Eva Lena’s family is most appreciative of the kind, thoughtful and inclusive care that she received during her 6 ½ yrs. there. After a brief illness, Eva Lena passed on August 24th, 2023, in Kamloops. Eva Lena’s family sincerely thank the staffs of both RIH 5 North and Pine Grove Community Each provided a comfortable and caring environment for the last few weeks of her life.

In her 101 years, she experienced a world of change that we today can only imagine. Left with cherished memories of Eva Lena are her son Bob (Lynda), granddaughter Leanne (Dylan), great-grandson Xavier, as well as her many nieces and nephews and their families in Alberta and BC.

On her 101st birthday, 5 year old Xavier sang a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday which brought a smile to Eva Lena that we will remember

Florence Maude Smith

June 10, 1929 - September 19, 2023

Sadly, we had to bid our dear mother farewell. She was the heartbeat that resonated through all of us. We were blessed with no shortage of love.

Mom had a full and busy life. She was a businesswoman, holding positions such as sales clerk, personnel manager, retail buyer, business owner There was nothing Mom was afraid to tackle. After retiring, she began knitting the cherished blankets for the great and great-great grandchildren. She loved to do crossword puzzles and read. She wrote her autobiography titled “Because Two People Fell in Love”.

Thank you to all staff at Pinegrove Care Centre for the tender loving care you gave to our mother

Mom left us with wonderful memories and the love she never stopped giving.

Survived by Children: Donna (Derek), Deborah (Wayne), Patricia (John), Douglas Jr (Lanie) Sharon (Mel), Gregory, Susan (Gerard) and Lynn (Joe). 17 Grandchildren, 22 Greatgrandchildren and 11 Great-great-Grandchildren

Also survived by sisters, Viola, Valera and Jackie and brother John. Predeceased by her husband Douglas, sisters Nina, Julia, Lillian and Alice.

We will celebrate her life together in the near future.

Ivan Joseph Luketic 1935 - 2023

Ivan Joseph Luketic passed away peacefully on September 16th, 2023 at the age of 88 years, in Kamloops, BC. He is survived by his daughter Ivanka (Micheal), and granddaughters Kaiva and Harbour

Dad loved animals, photography, and road trips, and gave many years of service to the pulp mill during his working years, where he was highly respected and loved by many

Dad spent his final years at Overlander Residential Care, where he became a “fan favourite”, and will be greatly missed there.

He will always be remembered for his strength and perseverance, and retaining a positive outlook no matter what life thew at him. His big smile will be sorely missed!

Dad will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at Hillside Cemetery In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Society of BC.

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

Jimmy “Pavar-Scottie” Smith

A time for reflecting on the life and times of Jimmy “PavarScottie” Smith, the man, the myth and the legend. Larger than life. A presence that death cannot sever

Survived by his 4 children, and numerous grandchildren in Scotland, his brothers, Billy, Bobby, Stephen, and Brian, sister, Dorothy, their families, many nieces, nephews and friends.

His happy go lucky nature, steady stream of jokes and perpetual smile, infected all those around him. He lived his life the way he played his banjo… his way, with enthusiasm and gusto and often joked that he would have taken better care of himself, had he known, he would live so long. Known for suddenly breaking into a chorus, his version of course, of Pavarotti’s Pagliacci, Lord bless anyone close by! Their ears would never be the same again. Blessed with a set of lungs that could outdo Big Ben, and a heart as big as Ben Nevis, he will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by all who knew him.

As his little 2 year old great niece, solemnly said, while looking out the window a few days after he passed on July 30th: “Uncle Jimmy’s home – Uncle Jimmy’s home”. And home he is. Reunited with his beloved Annie.

A time to reflect, look through the lens of his life, share happy memories, anecdotes, and toast his long awaited journey to reconnect with, “his Annie”, will be held in Abbotsford, BC on Saturday, September 30th from 1 – 5 pm. If you would like to attend or share a memory or photo via email, please contact me: polkadotscot@proton.me

Charles Joseph Koppman

June 30, 1946 - August 17, 2023

Charles Joseph Koppman (Chuck) passed away at the age of 77 on August 17, 2023 He was born in Camrose, Alberta on June 30, 1946.

He survived by his daughters, Carrie-Lee Lutz, and Bobbie-Jo Hammond-Koppman. His sister Morren and brother Ted. His grandchildren; Alexis Koppman-Nelson, Braden Lutz, Josh Lutz and Jordyn Lutz. Predeceased by his brother Ronnie, father Ted Sr., and mother Josey

Chuck was a successful business owner Some of his business were; Chuck’s Market, Logan Lake Hotel, Riverfront Pub, Branding Iron, Chillers’, Chuck’s Parlor & The Dusty Rose Pub.

Chucks favourite hobby was golfing. He golfed every single day of the season. He also liked sports. The Canucks and Blue Jays were his favourite teams.

He will be deeply missed.

As per Chuck's request, there will be no funeral.

Condolences can be sent to DrakeCremation.com

Memorial Service for Wayne Thompson

A Memorial Service for Wayne Thompson will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 1:00 pm at the Kamloops Golf and Country Club in Kamloops.

Leslie Catherine Van Dyke

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Leslie Van Dyke announce her passing. She was born in Vancouver, BC on April 2, 1955 to parents Roy and Beverly Langham and passed away September 17, 2023 in Kamloops, BC. She moved around a lot as a child, but her fondest memories were those of living in Ocean Falls, BC. Her family moved to Kamloops when she was a teenager, here, she settled and lived the remainder of her life. At NorKam Secondary, she met Gary Van Dyke and they married in 1975. She had 2 children and enjoyed every minute spent raising her family

She leaves to cherish her memories, daughter Stefanie (Rob), and son Scott (Erica) along with beloved grandchildren Brianna and Nathan Howell. She also leaves a sister Tracey Abramson, her treasured cats Misty and Betsy, and close friends.

Leslie is predeceased by her husband, parents, and many adored cats and dogs that she dreamed of reuniting with when she left this earth.

Leslie was passionate about her love for all animals. Before her health declined, she spent her days doting on her cats, grand-dogs and grand-cats and delighted in watching the deer in the yard. She always had a cat on her lap while watching favourite shows such as The Walking Dead, MASH, and SpongeBob SquarePants. When not snuggling animals, Leslie enjoyed coffee/tea dates with friends, and shopping for treasured trinkets and knick-knacks. She especially loved every minute spent with her kids and grandkids. Leslie had a generous and loving heart, and always saw the good in everyone. Her humour was one of a kind, and her positive outlook always made a bad day better

The family would like to thank Dr Howie and the staff at Gemstone Care Centre for their care and compassion in the final year of Mom’s life.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Leslie’s name to an animal rescue or charity of your choosing.

Honouring Leslie’s wishes, there will be no formal service.

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

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Mike Applegath

March 27, 1951 - September 12, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mike Applegath, also known by some as “the infamous Apple.” Mike left us on September 12, 2023 at the time of his choosing with Catherine, Daimion and Sara by his side.

Mike, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, brother-in-law and friend, left an indelible mark on the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know him. He will forever be remembered for his kindness, his boundless sense of humour, and his remarkable ability to entertain a bus load of friends during the day-long Mystery trips. His quick-witted one-liners, mischievous grin, and infectious laughter taught us the value of embracing the lighter side of life and maintaining a youthful spirit. Mike was always ready to share an ice cream cone or whip up a batch of chocolate chip cookies.

As a young man, Mike pursued a career as a Journeyman Carpenter, a trade that he carried with him throughout his life. His craftsmanship culminated in the creation of the cherished family cabin—a haven for young and old alike, fulfilling every child's dreams. Mike's creativity extended to special projects, including a zip line that brought endless joy to all the kids. When working outside in -30 degree weather wasn’t much fun anymore he decided to follow his dad’s footsteps into the car business and then on to a successful career in Real Estate.

Mike was not just a family man but a cherished member of various communities. His friends remarked, “Mike was an integral part of numerous groups, from the Tod Mountain Racers to the Sun Peaks crowd, the Free Radicals Hockey team and the Rivershore Golf groups. He was a wellspring of 'great' ideas, notably the Free Radicals MVP award. We hope that, each year during the award ceremony, you will share a hearty chuckle in his memory

He had a passion for golf, skiing, hockey, fishing, hunting, and hiking, all of which he shared with his family As a father, grandpa, and uncle, Mike was unsurpassed, always willing to assist the kids with their projects or teach them the joys of fishing, skiing, golfing, hunting, or simply the art of having fun.

Mike was a true friend to all. When his health began to fail his Rivershore golf pals rallied to ensure he had one last year of golf, a testament to the great friendships he made with a special group of guys.

At Mike’s request a service will not be held. He hoped that his friends would play a round of golf, ski their favourite run, enjoy a game of hockey or go fishing at their favourite lake in his honour

Left to cherish countless memories are his wife, Catherine; his son, Daimion (Nikki); his daughter, Sara (John) Saari; his much loved grandchildren, Liam, Brynn Applegath, Alina, and Kalie Saari; his brothers, Rick and Brent; and his extended family who held him in deep affection.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to PSP Research at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, or the UBC Djavad Mowafaghian Center for Brain Health.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

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Paul Joseph Hudon

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of my father Paul Joseph Hudon on September 8, 2023 at 86 years of age. Paul was born in Zenon Park, Saskatchewan on June 23, 1937. He is predeceased by his wife Catherine and youngest son Glen.

Paul is survived by his son Dean (Arlene), daughter Janis Graham (Michael), son Art Doherty (Colleen), and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews that loved him.

My dad was a Jack-of-all-trades, a motorcyclist, a rancher, truck driver, electrician, mechanic and many more, it seemed there was nothing he couldn't do.

Paul will be remembered for his smile, generosity and willingness to help others.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

We love you, Dad, ride on…

Condolences can be sent to www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service.

Terry Reeb

Terry Reeb, 79, passed peacefully September 15, 2023 at his home in Kamloops, BC He is predeceased by his wife Flo, whom he spent the last 20 years. Terry is survived by children Johnny, Victoria, Terry, and Flo’s children Nicki, Rick, Gary and Bob and his live-in nurse Merlina and two brothers Lanny and Robin.

Terry spent his life in Kamloops and was known for his affiliation with the Snowmobile Association on the racing circuit and The Kamloops Water Ski Club. Combining both these passions, he was the first person to cross the Thompson River on a snowmobile in the middle of summer He started Ross & Terry’s in Valleyview and finished his lengthy career in the RV business at Citation RV with Flo by his side.

Terry and Flo spent their time between Kamloops and San Jose, Mexico where Terry loved to be out on his boat with his sons and many friends deep sea fishing whenever possible. Terry (Flo) spent time enjoying life with their family and friends at “The Office” on the beach in Cabo, San Lucas.

Terry will be greatly missed by all who knew him. “I did it my way” At Terry’s request there will be no service.

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Maureen Zahir 1936 - 2023

Just a few days shy of her 87th birthday, Maureen reunited with her beloved Max on September 13, 2023 and left this blessed earth which she shared with the many friends and family members whom she held so dear

Born in London, England, Maureen spent several years of her childhood growing up amongst the ravages of World War 2. Often telling stories of food rations, bomb shelters and air raid sirens, a sense of gratefulness for what one has quickly became Maureen’s mantra for life. She often preached to her children to “cut your coat according to your cloth,” and to never squander, but rather treasure life’s gifts. Never was a scrap of food nor paper wasted in her household. Recycling and reusing was Maureen’s passion from a young age, and she steadfastly taught others to follow suit, years before her generation had committed to living such a sustainable life. It was almost as though she had a sixth sense for the fragility of earth we have come to understand today.

Maureen’s years spent as a nurse and midwife prior to starting a family endeared her to caring for the young, sick and frail. She shared many a tale of navigating London streets on her bicycle en route to delivering babies, spending exhausting nights working on understaffed wards in overcrowded London hospitals, and attending to the elderly during their final days. Nursing was truly Maureen’s calling in life, enabling her to share unending compassion.

In her later years, Maureen once again looked to helping others through her associations with self-help projects, volunteer committees, and numerous not-for-profit organizations, especially those with ties to developing countries. Having spent a year living in Pakistan soon after marrying her dear Max, Maureen gained a keen appreciation for the severe hardship others faced on a daily basis, simply living out their day to day existence. In fact one of the first projects Maureen engaged in after moving to Kamloops was the Pakistani Embroidery Project which involved Pakistani women exporting their intricately embroidered linens to Canada, which would then be sold by volunteers. It was an exceptional program, now disbanded, where impoverished women in Pakistan would get a leg up and find a supportive, social outlet.

Musical pursuits were another integral part of Maureen’s storied life. Her father, a church organist, no doubt instilled a love of music from an early age. One of her earliest recollections was hearing her father play Bach’s “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring,” a fitting selection considering its message of hope and salvation. During Maureen’s final days with us, music constantly played and gave her a sense of solace when it was needed the most. It was indeed balm for the soul.

Maureen had an uncanny ability to make conversation with anyone whom she came into contact withthere was always a reason to make chatter with those nearby We all marveled at her ability to find something to spur a dialogue, no matter how complete the stranger She had a particular affinity for children, and would often take the time to acknowledge them, once again engaging in dialogue with ease and grace. One of Maureen’s favourite expressions, “There but for the grace of God go I,” encapsulates beautifully her compassion for those from all walks of life, young and old, perennially free of judgement.

In tribute to her life well lived, Maureen’s cherished children Sara (Joseph), David and Kate (Pierre) along with treasured grandchildren Alyssa, Kathryn, Nicholas, Max and Dante will continue to build on her legacies, spurred by her accomplishments, commitments, and philosophies.

A text which Maureen always cherished, Desiderata, perhaps speaks most eloquently to her unwavering loyalty to humanity The excerpt, “As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly, and listen to others; even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story,” so aptly mirrors Maureen’s convictions.

Dear Maureen, we will never forget your sense of dignity, loyalty to those less fortunate, and compassion for all persons and creatures both great and small. Eternal peace is now so deservedly yours.

In lieu of flowers, if friends and family so desire, the family graciously requests donations made to Kamloops Hospice Association. Maureen was a Hospice volunteer for many years and thus this would be a fitting charity to commemorate her memory Thank you.

Carole Ann Stricker (née Gieselman)

April 16, 1946 - September 19, 2023

Carole Ann Stricker (née Gieselman) of Kamloops, BC passed away on September 19, 2023. Carole was born on April 16, 1946, in Chilliwack, BC to Cecilia and Hubert Gieselman. She was the only sister among seven brothers. She is survived by her sons Randall (Manja) and Greg, her beloved grandchildren Max and Mimi and her brothers Robert, Lloyd, and Richard along with many loving cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and her Giesel Soul Sisters. She is predeceased by her parents and brothers Barry, Don, Gerry, and Brian Gieselman.

Carole was a bright light for everyone who knew her Family and friends could always count on her for support, love, and delicious food. Carole was very dedicated to her faith and was an irreplaceable volunteer with the Society of St. Vincents de Paul and the St. John Vianney Parish. Carole worked at Royal Inland Hospital for many years in the imaging department, and in her later years she loved to serve up Mexican food to multiple generations of Blazer fans at home games. Among her most treasured moments were visits to London, UK to be with her grandchildren.

She will be greatly missed.

The family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff at the ICU in Royal Inland Hospital, as well as the staff at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice for their care.

A funeral service in memory of Carole was held on Monday, September 25th, 2023, at 10:00 am at St. John Vianney Parish - 2826 Bank Road, Kamloops, BC. Donations in Carole’s memory may be made to the St. Vincent De Paul Society in Kamloops, or to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice in Kamloops.

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

Celebration of Life for Boyd Morris

Please drop in for a casual celebration for Boyd Morris on Sunday, October 1st, 2023 anytime between 1:00pm - 3:00pm at Pogue Mahones, 843 Desmond Street, Kamloops, BC

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William Forbes Gilmore

August 31, 1925 - August 20, 2023

Bill Gilmore passed away peacefully in Kamloops, BC early on August 20, 2023. At the age of 97 years, Dad was just eleven days shy of celebrating his 98th birthday

Bill was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland on August 31, 1925, to David and Elizabeth (née Forbes) Gilmore. In 1929, the family moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba where along with his older brother Sam, Bill spent his elementary and high school years.

Bill served in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a navigator from 1943 until shortly after the end of WWII in 1945. He continued his education at the University of Manitoba and then transferred to McGill University where he graduated as a mining engineer in 1950. It was in Montreal that Bill met Roberta, his future wife of 65 years.

Throughout his life, Dad often sought out and accepted the challenges provided by new opportunities in his chosen profession. These opportunities took him from Atikokan, Ontario with Steep Rock Iron Mines to Asbestos, Quebec and Baie Verte, Newfoundland with Johns Manville, and Stewart, BC with Granduc Mine. Dad’s last resident mining assignment was Chief Engineer at Lornex Mining Corp (now Highland Valley Copper) near Logan Lake, BC where he also served as the first mayor of Logan Lake. In 1974, he joined Wright Engineers Ltd. (later Fluor Daniel Wright) as Manager of the Mining Division, responsible for directing major engineering projects in North America, Australia, Fiji, and the Philippines. He later became Vice President, Mining, responsible for the direction and coordination of the mining department. These duties included consulting field trips to the Udokan Copper Deposit in Chita District in Eastern Siberia as well as trips to China as a member of an early team of consultants invited to consult on mining activities there.

Dad also pursued an early and life-long passion for the arts focusing on painting and sketching. He completed many works now proudly hanging on family walls and participated in gallery shows that allowed him to share his passion for these art forms.

Golfing and swimming with a community of friends in Tsawwassen were favourite retirement activities. Additionally, from an early age Dad was fascinated with aviation, an interest he passed on to son David. From his childhood model building days to his Airforce career and beyond, this interest continued. Dad built and flew remote controlled model aircraft well into his 80s with the support of many friends at the Ladner RC flying club.

Dad was held in very high esteem by his colleagues, friends, and family for being a kind, thoughtful individual characterised by his integrity, humility, good humour, patience, and selflessness. His service to his community through volunteering with Hospice and Victim Services are testament to his commitment to others.

Our family will be forever grateful for the example Dad (Grandpa) set for us. His gentle wisdom, loving guidance and forward thinking made him an exceptional father and (Great) grandfather inspiring us to appreciate the importance of a loving and supportive family He was never one to miss out on a good laugh, much like his mother, and we all hold fond memories of “losing it” in laughter with him.

Dad was predeceased by his wife Roberta in 2017 and his brother Sam in 2022. He is survived by his son David (Anita) and his daughter Lesly (Bruce); his seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, and many friends and relatives.

Thank you to the staff at Kamloops Seniors Village and Berwick on the Park Retirement Residence for the friendship and exceptional care provided to Dad during his later years. We are deeply grateful to Dr Peter Loland and the staff at Wheatgrass Medical Clinic as Dad’s primary health care team. A private celebration of life will be held in the coming weeks.

Donations to The Nature Conservancy of Canada in Dad’s memory would be gratefully received.

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

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.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 7th, 2023 at Schoening Funeral Service, with a reception to follow in the Schoening tea room.

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

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ACTIVE BODIES, HEALTHY MINDS

Jodi LeBourdais, LinK Program Coordinator

At PLAYKamloops we understand that learning to move our bodies is just as important as learning our ABC’s and 1-2-3’s! That’s why we’re excited to be working with Literacy in Kamloops to bring this message to more families. Learning to move our bodies confidently in a variety of ways and in different environments gives us the tools and desire to be an active participant in our own lives. This process is called physical literacy – it’s building skills,

creating confidence and fostering motivation. The goal is to provide fun, safe, accessible and inviting opportunities to explore movement.

Physical literacy opens the doors to opportunities in sport, fitness and recreation, but more importantly it fosters a desire for creating lifelong habits of active living. And this provides ammunition for our physical health while also improving our mental well-being.

The list of mental health benefits from regularly moving our body is long and affects every age and stage. The Canadian Psychological Association notes that regular

physical activity reduces day-to-day stress, boosts academic performance in children, youth and young adults, lowers the risk of neurodegenerative diseases (dementia) and cognitive decline, boosts self-esteem and helps to prevent depression and anxiety (November 2016).

Promoting physical literacy and active living doesn’t have to be complicated and doesn’t require a lot of material. It can look like adding a walk to your after-dinner routine, dancing while cleaning, or learning a new activity, like disc golf, with a friend. Small changes add up over time.

KINDERGARTEN READY!

Crystal Murgatroyd, Family Outreach Coordinator, YMCA BC

If Charlotte is asked if she’s excited about starting Kindergarten in September, she will tell you a resounding YES! Her eyes light up, her smile brightens, and her confident energy fills the room. This five-year-old is ready for Kindergarten!

It didn’t start off this way. Charlotte was initially nervous about

attending Kindergarten. She was nervous about not knowing any friends, not knowing the teachers, and being in the school building.

Kindergarten on the Loose with Mother Goose changed all of that!

Through the Kindergarten on the Loose with Mother Goose Program, Charlotte was introduced to the school environment over a period of six weeks. She met new friends, some

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admin VIP’s, and toured the school building – all while having fun singing, rhyming and listening to oral stories. Each session of Kindergarten on the Loose with Mother Goose was exciting!

“Kindergarten is not so scary anymore!” For Charlotte, Kindergarten has turned into a safe, familiar and fun place to play, laugh and learn.

Registering your child for Kindergarten ensures you have access to all

School District S.P.A.R.K programming. This includes Kindergarten orientations, welcome packages, and participation in the Kindergarten on the Loose with Mother Goose groups at select schools. Registration for Kindergarten opens at the end of January for Schools of Choice, and early February for all Neighborhood Schools, for the following September.

Charlotte Murgatroyd

WHO WE ARE

ON THE ROAD WITH LITERACY

Barbara

Maher, LOC Chase

Do you remember what it felt like riding your bike - riding for hours and experiencing new adventures? We do! We know there are ways to build literacy skills by incorporating movement with learning. Chase Literacy Program (CLP) partnered with C hase and Area Family Services (CAFS) to create a summer program for youth which combines

movement (physical literacy) and learning about community and environment (Eco literacy).

Following on the heels of the ‘Go by Bike’ week, our Summer Bike Program (8 weeks) was created. Youth learned bike riding safety and participated in skills games. At the Library and Museum, they visited the Pollinator Gardens and learned about our pollinator friends and why they are so important. Our eager riders rode

to the creek and talked about the human body and water and the ecosystems around us. There are so many ways that water supports life! They toured around town to identify areas that need to be cleaned up. They learned to incorporate nature exploration and the interconnectedness of animals, humans, and the ecosystems we share. They talked about bike paths, and how to build and use trails responsibly to avoid erosion. They took

a ride to the farming area to learn about the crops native to the area. On the

last week they invited a parent to join them on a ride, play games and enjoy an ice cream. A fun way to end weeks of adventure and learning.

PROVIDING BARRIERE YOUTH WITH INTEGRAL AND UNIQUE LITERACY PROGRAMS

Jill Hayward, LOC Barriere

Have you ever read to a child from a storybook, helped a young person to form the letters of the alphabet with a pencil, or rendered assistance when needed with multiplication tables for a student?

If the answer is “yes”, you have passed along literacy and learning skills that contribute to the foundation for the social and economic wellbeing of the community where you live.  Good literacy skills are a vital part of a child’s education as they grow within our communities. Schools provide the opportunities to gain these skills, as well as community literacy and learning outreach programs.

Barriere and Area Literacy Outreach

programs for families and youth are administered through Yellowhead Community Services, with Raise a Reader Day our major fundraiser for Barriere and area. Every dollar raised during Raise a Reader Day in Barriere stays in the community, and most importantly, every dollar raised contributes to Barriere’s successful and unique literacy programs:  Books for Babies, A New Book For Every Child, Cost Free Youth Tutoring, Christmas With Santa, Christmas Story Contest For Youth, the Annual Indoor Teddy Bear Picnic in January, Summer Theatre Camps and Workshops for youngsters

8 to13, free Family Literacy Packets for families, Barriere Blooms Gardening for youth, and much more.  We also support the Barriere Library Story Walk and

Parent Child Mother Goose sessions. Please lend your support by making a donation for Raise A Reader Day. Your generosity will not only help to provide literacy and learning programs for Barriere and Area youth, but will also be contributing to the social and economic wellbeing of our community.

Free Theatre Workshops and Summer Theatre Camps are a fun and unique way that Barriere Literacy Outreach engages area youth in learning new literacy skills by working together to create and write a script for a short play or skit, learning the scripts, creating costumes, making scenery and backdrops, and then presenting their show to others.

(Photo submitted by Barriere Literacy)

FOSTERING EARLY LITERACY

Serena Hazel, LOC Logan Lake

Fostering early literacy skills is of utmost importance as these foundational abilities play a pivotal role in shaping a child’s future success. Logan Lake Literacy (LLL) embraces the significance of nurturing these skills, recognizing their critical role in securing a prosperous future.

In 2022, Logan Lake Literacy became a donor for the newly established Logan Lake Laugh and Learn Daycare. LLL funded and established a dedicated

literacy corner within the daycare, specifically designed to facilitate the development of early literacy skills. The Logan Lake Laugh and Learn Daycare stands as a groundbreaking facility in Canada, featuring antimicrobial copper surfaces to safeguard the health and wellbeing of attending children, families, staff, and visitors.

Logan Lake Literacy is pleased to announce the return of the Parent Child Mother Goose program this coming fall. We are excited to, once again, offer this essential program to the community as it

plays a significant role in nurturing early literacy skills. The Parent Child Mother Goose program not only enriches children’s language and communication abilities through engaging and enjoyable experiences but also equips parents and caregivers with the tools to continue fostering these skills in the home environment.

In our continued commitment to the future of our community’s children, Logan Lake Literacy remains dedicated to fostering early literacy skills, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.

BUILDING A MORE LITERATE, FOOD-SECURE COMMUNITY

Kerry Milner-Cairns, LOC Clearwater

During “Unplug and Play Week”, a week that encourages the community to put down their tech devices and spend quality time with friends and family, Clearwater families had fun preparing and cooking a meal together using a Meal Prep Box.

The Meal Prep box included an easy to follow “Berry Brunch Bake” recipe and most of the ingredients needed to prepare the meal. Families provided a few pantry staples. This activity has many benefits besides bringing

families together to build memories. Cooking activities not only help children learn an important and practical life skill, but they also build self-confidence, improve fine motor skills, teach counting, measuring, and how to follow directions.

This food literacy activity was provided through Raise a Reader funding, and in partnership with the Clearwater Food Security Program. This is the second year the activity has been offered in the community.

“Food literacy is a vital skill that serves children and families of all ages and walks of life. The Clearwater Literacy Program

has supported the Food Security Program consistently over the years with funding and support to offer food skills programs such as cooking, canning and gardening. We are excited to continue working together to build a more literate and foodsecure community!” – Joanna Hurst, Food Security Program Coordinator Funds raised through the annual Post Media Raise-a-Reader campaign are critical to providing literacy programs and services in the communities of Clearwater, Vavenby, and Blue River. All funds donated in the Clearwater area are matched in whole or in part by sponsors.

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

Adeline Owen

Kira and Kaleigh Klassen prepare a Berry Brunch Bake (photo credit: A. Adeh)