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‘SIGNIFICANT’ FLOOD RISK HAS CITY EYEING AREAS OF CONCERN JESSICA WALLACE SEAN BRADY
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he City of Kamloops and the Thompson Nicola Regional District are prepping for possible floods in the city and region. City of Kamloops utility services manager Greg Wightman noted “significant” seasonal flood risk this year, as warned by the River Forecast Centre. Meanwhile, TNRD emergency program co-ordinator Kevin Skrepnek is keeping his eyes on areas throughout the region that were impacted by last year’s floods and fires and may be vulnerable. The most recent update to the city shows the snowpack has been melting slower than usual, Wightman told KTW. By this time, 30 per cent of the snowpack has typically melted, but only about five per cent has melted so far. The North Thompson River basin is 142 per cent of seasonal average and the South Thompson is at 113 per cent of seasonal average. As a result, peaking of the city’s rivers will be delayed. Wightman said the North and South Thompson Rivers usually peak in the first and third weeks of June, respectively, but are not expected to peak until the end of June and early July. Wightman said early predictions point to a possible one-in-20-year flood event. Elevations compared
to 1999 have been among early conversations, but it will depend on myriad factors. This year’s key flood risk factors are: a heat event (four to five days of heat above average), a significant rain event (30 millimetres of rain in a day) or the synchronization of the rivers peaking. “The River Forecast Centre is saying that there is a significant seasonal flood risk for the North and South Thompson rivers,” Wightman said. Wightman said the city is monitoring river levels and creating predictive flood modelling daily based on information provided by the River Forecast Centre. Jonathan Boyd, a hydrologist with the centre, said the window has narrowed for the snowpack to melt, as it usually begins melting in April. “The hypothetical is that if we were to get something to the extent of the heat dome we saw last year, or even a junior version of that, it could lead to pretty significant flows and potential flooding,” Boyd said. Boyd said one week of temperatures between 32 C and 38 C would be present a worst case scenario, as temperatures wouldn’t cool enough at night to regulate melting. Beginning the week of May 30, the city will also provide sand and sand bags in various locations around the city for residents who live in areas at risk of flooding.
The water level monument at Riverside Park shows just how exceptional the flooding was in 1894, standing far above the significant flooding seen in 1972 and 1948. DAVE EAGLES/KTW
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We are welcoming back the 2022 ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge! This national competition to find Canada’s most active community comes with a top prize of $100,000 for local physical activity initiatives. The City, along with PLAYKamloops, invites residents to get active and track their movement minutes June 1–30. Moving more and sitting less is made easier when we do it together. There are tons of opportunities to stay active as our community gets back into the swing of things with the return of many amazing events and community recreation. This year features our 30For30 Workspace Challenge, which encourages our business community to find creative ways to inspire staff and colleagues to be active for 30 minutes a day for 30 days of June. To get ready, download the ParticipACTION app from your app store or visit Participaction.com. Every move counts—from hitting the local trails to yardwork and gardening to discovering new activities. The more activity, the greater the chance to win. To learn more, visit: PlayKamloops.com
The Tournament Capital Centre (TCC) Fieldhouse will be receiving select maintenance upgrades June 20–August 22, 2022, which will result in the Fieldhouse being fully closed during this time. Work will include sanding and resurfacing the court floor, repainting the track line, and replacing and repairing the Fieldhouse curtains. All Fieldhouse memberships will be frozen as of June 20 and re-activated when the Fieldhouse reopens. Users who prefer to have a refund on their account can can request it by calling the TCC at 250-828-3655. Facility users can expect a modified track and court schedule with limitations June 1–6 and June 11–19 and a short-term full closure June 6–10 to accommodate the Thompson Rivers University Convocation. The Fieldhouse's next full closure will begin on June 20. It will remain closed until Mid-August and will reopen in time for the Kamloops 2022 Canada 55+ Games. The Fieldhouse is expected to resume regular hours and schedule on August 27.
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Andrew Peller to study Tranquille for potential project MICHAEL POTESTIO
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The group behind development plans for Tranquille lands off Kamloops lake has signed a memorandum of understanding with wine industry leader Andrew Peller Ltd. to explore feasibility of viticulture on the property. Andrew Peller Ltd. is Canada’s second largest wine company and includes Okanagan wineries Peller Estates, Black Hills, Sandhill, Tinhorn Creek, Red Rooster and Gray Monk. During a press conference on Monday, Tim McLeod, the project manager for Ignition Tranquille Developments, described the announcement as the biggest agriculture announcement on the property in 37 years. The agreement will see Peller collect microclimate data and micro-soil analysis to understand the region’s winter conditions, number of days ripe for growing grapes and which varieties are suitable for Kamloops climate. If the two-year study bears fruit, Peller would make recommendations to Ignition to move forward with planting in 2025. Kirk Seggie, manager of grape supply and business development for Peller told KTW Kamloops is one of the last great opportunities for growing the wine industry in B.C., as demand is surpass-
Ignition Tranquille Developments project manager Tim McLeod sees a bright future for the Tranquille lands off Kamloops Lake. MICHAEL POTESTIO/KTW
ing supply in regions like the Okanagan, which is running out of land upon which to plant. He said the four other Kamloops wineries have shown it is possible to grow awardwinning wines in the area. “If we want to continue to grow the B.C wine industry, this is a good place to do it,” Seggie said, adding the desire is to have lots of land in one area, rather than many small acreages and, at Tranquille, Ignition has indicated Peller could use up to 170 acres. The goal for Peller is to build a winery at the mouth of Cooney Bay, with vineyards projected just east of that, north of the railway tracks, and along Tranquille Road entrance to the property. Peller is still in the surveying stage and hasn’t determined details of what it may develop at Tranquille.
Karen Gillis, B.C vineyard operations manager for Peller, said the company has already conducted preliminary walkthroughs on the property and installed weather stations. “Time will tell what varieties we would plant,” Gillis said. “The area certainly seems to lend itself to those aromatics that prefer to have are able to tolerate an earlier season.” She said it will take a year and a half to order and receive plants after determining what to plant given the conditions, followed by the years-long planting process which altogether would mean that it would be about six years before Peller has a trial crop. Asked about the economic impact a 170-acre winery could have in the area, Seggie said he thinks it would be big, especially given the desire to build housing around it.
“It becomes a destination,” Seggie said. “People come out on the weekends and make an afternoon. Maybe you go to Cooney Bay to buy a bottle of wine and relax with your family and have a picnic or something.” In addition to a winery, plans for the Tranquille lands include: 1,570 housing units, orchards, a berry patch, market vegetable gardens and a goat herd for cheeses. McLeod said Ignition wants to create a mixed-use commercial farm with activities that would attract those living next door. McLeod hopes Peller’s stature in its industry will help attract the other proprietors to the property. McLeod said phase one is expected to begin in 2023 with infrastructure work, including: building roads, fencing, water works and rebuilding barns, followed by a park, boat launch, improved lake access and community trail system. McLeod said the housing development is in the approval process right now, noting it was hindered by the COVID19 pandemic over the past couple years. Among approvals the development needs are a water license from the province to take drinking water from Kamloops Lake and finalizing the development boundary of the property with the Agricultural Land Commission over the summer. McLeod said a city rezoning process will also be required.
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MLAs want equal management of Kelowna, Kamloops hospitals ROYAL INLAND AND KELOWNA GENERAL ARE THE TWO TERTIARY HOSPITALS IN INTERIOR HEALTH MICHAEL POTESTIO STAFF REPORTER michael@kamloopsthisweek.com
Royal Inland Hospital must be treated the same as Interior Health’s other tertiary hospital in Kelowna, according to Kamloops’ two opposition BC Liberal MLAs. Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Peter Milobar and Kamloops-South Thompson’s Todd Stone held a press conference last week highlighting the need to improve staffing and care at Royal Inland Hospital, noting that while the issues are not new, they have gotten worse in the past five years. RIH has been the subject of a recent rash of local news stories surrounding staffing shortages in various departments, such as the emergency department and paediatrics, with worker burnout and problems with management among issues raised. There have also been numerous temporary closures in ERs in surrounding rural towns that already rely on RIH. Milobar told KTW he’s heard of issues with employee recruitment, retention, patient overcrowding and toxicity in the
workplace at RIH. Kamloops’ MLAs said they have lost confidence in the health authority’s ability to meet the needs of the city and the region and are calling on B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix to either fix the issues or be replaced. “This NDP government and IHA [Interior Health] need to take responsibility for the chronic mismanagement that has left RIH in the position it is in,” Stone said in a press release, noting some RIH staff are speaking out anonymously for fear of being reprimanded and feel exhausted with shifts constantly short-staffed. “Actions must be taken today to address the workplace conditions that are burning out our nurses and other healthcare professionals and forcing them to leave their jobs in droves.” Milobar told KTW the two MLAs were spurred to speak out following IH’s recent call out to cover staffing shortages at RIH coupled with data they have collected from Doctors of BC and other stats showing greater resources, funding and feelings of job satisfaction and support at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) compared to RIH. “When you layer all these together, it
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starts to paint a very clear picture that IHA simply isn’t putting the care, attention and resources into Royal Inland and surrounding areas that it is in Kelowna — plain and simple,” Milobar said. At the press conference on May 26, Stone and Milobar made recommendations to address the situation, including replacing the current human resources administrative structure, adding operating hours and fully-staffed resources in Kamloops and creating a recruitment and retention plan for RIH. They also suggested addressing the family doctor shortage to take pressure off RIH and to have regular communication from IH management to the public. Milobar said it’s up to Dix to tell Interior Health to find the resources to properly
fund the hospital or to increase their budget to do so. He said these issues existed before, and he is not sure why the situation at RIH has deteriorated more these past five years, but noted a feeling that it is an “afterthought” within the region, given too much centralization of services and management in Kelowna. Milobar said he’s not advocating for the erosion of any of the services in Kelowna — which would just shift the problem around — but rather, IH needs to support its tertiary hospital in Kamloops to the same level it has in Kelowna. “We’re trying to use Kelowna more as a representative of what it should be like if we are considered a tertiary hospital,” Milobar said.
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B.C. to decriminalize drugs for personal use KAMLOOPS MAYOR KEN CHRISTIAN CALLS IT A ‘GOOD STEP’ TOWARD MAKING DRUG ADDICTION A HEALTH ISSUE JESSICA WALLACE MICHAEL POTESTIO
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British Columbia will become the first province to decriminalize small amounts of certain drugs for personal use. The province and federal government announced on Tuesday that B.C. has received a three-year federal exemption under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to remove criminal penalties for adults ages 18 and older with 2.5 grams or less of heroin, morphine, fentanyl, cocaine, meth and ecstasy. They will no longer be arrested, charged or have their drugs seized. Police officers will instead provide information about health and social supports, according to a press release by the province. The threshold is a maximum and may include any combination of the drugs included in the exemption. Anything above that 2.5-gram threshold will continue to be
illegal and may be subject to criminal charges. The exemption will come into effect next year, from Jan. 31, 2023 through to Jan. 31, 2026. Canada’s Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Carolyn Bennett said that “bold actions” and “significant policy change” are needed, due to the number of lives lost during the overdose crisis. “I have thoroughly reviewed and carefully considered both the public health and public safety impacts of this request,” she said in a press release. “Eliminating criminal penalties for those carrying small amounts of illicit drugs for personal use will reduce stigma and harm and provide another tool for British Columbia to end the overdose crisis.” Through March of this year, 548 people died by overdose in British Columbia, including 25 people in Kamloops. In 2021, 2,236 overdose deaths occurred in B.C., including 78 in Kamloops — both of which
were the most ever recorded. The government has reiterated that the exemption is not legalization. The province will work with the federal government, health authorities, law enforcement, people with lived experience, indigenous partners and community organizations to establish public health and safety indicators and monitor and evaluate outcomes of the exemption. The news comes after Vancouver city council previously called on the federal government to decriminalize simple possession of drugs. Soon after, B.C. became the first province in Canada to seek an exemption from Health Canada under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. In November of 2021, the province requested 4.5 grams be exempt, which is more than the 2.5 grams granted. Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian told KTW the move justifies current police practices of not charging people for
inconsequential amounts of drug possession. “Nonetheless, it is a good step toward making addiction a health issue rather than a criminal issue,” Christian said. Christian told KTW he agrees with the limit of 2.5 grams rather than the province’s initial ask for an exemption of 4.5 grams — an amount Kamloops RCMP Supt. Syd Lecky has said was too much — noting the smaller the amount the better as deadly amounts of drugs can vary from substance to substance. Jennifer Cottell of Moms Stop the Harm had a number of emotions, following the announcement. She said she thinks it will save countless lives in the next three years. “I’m a little surprised but I am really proud of the government leadership,” Cottell said. “I think that it is a significant step in breaking down the stigma that stops people from accessing services and supports. We have lost thousands and thousands of people in the last five years.”
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eyt-kp. I am a member of the Adams Lake Indian Band and the daughter of a survivor of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. As a Secwepemc First Nation mother, sister, daughter and auntie, I am proud to also be a School District 73 trustee representing Thompson Nicola Regional District areas L and P, the Village of Chase and the Municipality of Sun Peaks. It was one year ago, almost to the day, that our local, provincial, national, and international communities stopped to listen to the widely broadcast announcements of the tragic discovery of Le Estcwicwéy (the missing). For residential school survivors and their families, we have known the truth of residential schools for a long time from the stories of our mothers, fathers, aunties and uncles. Hearing the truth from mayors, premiers and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was a moment of reckoning for the world. Since last spring, investigations across the country have found evidence of more than 1,100 missing children. While the hurt does not disappear, the public recognition of
Le Estcwicwéy at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School opened up a wider conversation. Six years ago, SD73 Board of Education had started this wider conversation when we signed the first Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement. It emphasized the need to increase awareness and understanding of Aboriginal culture, traditions, languages and historical and contemporary contributions for all students and staff. This past week, at the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc powwow arbour, Governor General Mary Simon, Prime Minister Trudeau, and Kúkpi7 Rosanne Casimir stood together to honour Le Estcwicwéy. Then, a couple of days later, Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc opened its arbour to students and staff and hosted SD73’s first district-wide powwow. The event was two years in the making. Having the first powwow during the same week as the anniversary of the discovery of Le Estcwicwéy was powerful for all who attended. Being part of the powwow’s grand procession, which led the school communities into the arbour, and sharing proudly my Aboriginal traditions and culture with this generation of
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students was an unspeakably moving experience. My mother survived the former Kamloops Indian Residential School, so, at the powwow, when Ted Gottfriedson Jr. said, “Each dance step you [students] take power away from that building.” I believe that it was. Only steps away, we could see the school as we danced and, with each step, we honoured the survivors and all of us that have been impacted by the legacy of residential schools. We will continue to reconcile the past as we celebrate with 230 Aboriginal students from each of the regions’ schools, including St. Ann’s Academy and Skeetchestn Community School, in a district-wide graduation later this week. I was one of the four Aboriginal students in the origi-
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nal Aboriginal graduation celebration hosted by the Aboriginal Friendship Society in 1983, so this is another example of how we are reconciling the hurt by honouring future generations. Being an Aboriginal person at this time within our history is quite exciting. Never before have our voices ever been so loud. Truth and reconciliation has been talked about at
the table for a long time, but it is happening through district, classroom and school events and daily conversations. Diane Jules is a School District 73 trustee. Columns appear monthly during the school year in KTW and online at kamloopsthisweek.com. Jules can be reached by email at djules@sd73.bc.ca.
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Hobbies are needed, but handguns are not CONCERN OVER GUNS, LEGAL AND OTHERWISE Editor: Knitting, building model trains, solitaire, boating, biking, playing video games, woodworking: these are all hobbies. Most people have something they do that is considered a hobby or know someone who does. Hobbies are an important part of people's lives and identities. There are very few hobbies, however, I can think of that involve weapons that were specifically designed to kill human beings with ease. Hobbies are a needed part of our lives, but are handguns and semi-automatic firearms needed? If shooting or marksmanship is one's hobby, is it impossible to do it with a standard hunting rifle? I understand that they are vastly different weapons and handle differently. Shooting may also be part of one's
identity but, at the end of the day, these are weapons designed to kill. Other hobbies may be dangerous but boats, bikes and circular saws are not designed to kill people. Thus, anything involving firearms must be held to a higher standard because the stakes are higher. I am deeply worried about the increasing presence of guns, legally obtained or trafficked, in Canada and Kamloops. Regulations on legal firearms need to be bolstered. A lot more effort needs to go into stopping the flow of trafficked foreign firearms and getting the existing unregistered guns in Canada off the streets. And, if that also includes taking away someone's not-so-harmless hobby, I believe it's well justified. Tia De Marni Kamloops
CITY DISPLAY IS SAFE, BUT WHAT ABOUT BACKYARDS? Editor: I see the city has decided to cancel this year’s Canada Day fireworks, using last year's fire season as an excuse. I don’t think this is a good idea. Of the two scenarios, either the city having a safe fireworks display, done by professionals, over the South Thompson River, and a bunch of yahoos all over town setting off fireworks in their backyard, which makes more sense? I see many more fireworks
sold to residents than usual and doubt safety is going to be a priority. At least the city does it safely and, with families out watching a safe display, they
Gas price discrepancy needs explanation Editor: While I was visiting the Shuswap region between Sorrento and Salmon Arm on Saturday, May 28, I noticed that gas prices at different stations displayed prices that ranged from 178.9 per litre to
198.9 per litre. Meanwhile, the majority of gas stations in Kamloops are selling gas at 208.9 per litre. I assume the Shuswap area stations receive their product from storage facilities in Kamloops, which would incur
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Safety concerns prompt warning from city, other preparations SOME HOPE FOR RAIN TO QUELL COMING FIRE SEASON, BUT NOT TOO MUCH AND NOT TOO LITTLE From A1
Asked about key areas of concern, Wightman pointed to any areas impacted by erosion. He said the city is expecting high stream flows, high water and fast-flowing water. Children and pets should steer clear of such waterways and the public is also being asked to report areas of concern (including flooding, erosion and areas residents don’t typically see water) to the city’s civic operations line, by calling 250828-3461. Wightman, however, said that the city is in a fortunate position this year, with new flood protection added to two key community assets often at risk of the elements: McArthur Island (which fronts the Thompson River just after the confluence of the North and South Thompson rivers) and Riverside Park (which abuts the South Thompson). Residents will have noticed recent improve-
ments to pathways at McArthur Island — but they actually atop a private dike that protects critical infrastructure in the park. The same goes for Riverside Park, Wightman said. Although construction continues in Riverside Park, including work on a new splash park, the flood protection work was completed in advance of freshet. Both city parks are protected to a one-in-20-year flood event level, Wightman said. Asked why the city did not build to higher flood event thresholds, given the risk imposed by climate change, Wightman said that it is about striking a balance. “We wanted to get as much protection as possible, but we still need to acknowledge that we can’t have a wall,” he said. “It’s a park. It’s a public amenity. To get anything beyond a onein-20 was going to be very difficult to maintain beach access and support accessibility.”
Wightman said the Riverside Park pathway has been constructed with the potential for additional temporary flood mitigation efforts in mind, including Hesco baskets, which have in the past formed a barrier in the park. The goal is to protect critical infrastructure. Additional flood mitigation work includes sealing off catch basins and drainage systems behind the Oak Hills dike. Meanwhile, in the Thompson Nicola Regional District, Skrepnek said that, if the North Thompson is problematic, it could impact Kamloops Lake and Frederick, which is a small community across from Savona. He said the TNRD had concerns about the level of Kamloops Lake in 2020 and the lake level was much higher than it is right now. He said it “still has a fair bit of capacity,” which means there would be several days to get sandbags to homes. Skrepnek said the main areas
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of concern in the region are those that were impacted by last year’s fires and atmospheric river. “Particularly the Coldwater and the Nicola [rivers] and some of the tributaries,” Skrepnek said. “In a lot of cases, those are now completely different water courses than they used to be and a lot of the shore is fairly vulnerable because it was eroded. … Our bigger worry there is another, maybe not necessarily atmospheric river, but another rain event that would be in that short-term, where we don’t have a lot of warning. It happens all at once. It overwhelms those smaller rivers and creeks.” A town located southeast of Merritt called Brookmere was impacted significantly during the atmospheric river, which took place last November and wiped out portions of the Coquihalla Highway cutting off Interior British Columbia from the Lower Mainland.
The existing creek shore of the creek in Brookmere had been wiped out and contractors have been working since to “armour up the creek,” with large rocks and riprap, Skrepnek said. He said that work flows from the province. “The crux of it is that we can only really go in once the emergency’s ongoing,” he said. “We’re somewhat limited in what we can do proactively.” As flood prep continues, Skrepnek said there is a sweet spot between flood and fire season. While officials do not want to see a lot of rain at once, with potential for it to increase flood risk, Skrepnek does hope to see rain after the rivers peak. “From the fire situation, that kind of forms how the season might play out for July and August,” he said. “There’s a very narrow window that we want to be in from the weather side that doesn’t disadvantage us from either angle.”
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LOCAL NEWS An Interior Health project has produced maps showing potential impacts from extreme heat, flooding, wildfire smoke vulnerability and extreme cold. This map shows the vulnerability to flooding of various areas around Kamloops. The maps take a wide range of factors into account, including socio-economic status and ability to adapt, as well as health-related data such as age. Darkershaded areas indicate more vulnerability to flooding.
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ONE DEAD AFTER ICE PLANT AMMONIA LEAK CREWS ATTENDED THE MOUNT PAUL INDUSTRIAL PARK LAST WEEK JESSICA WALLACE STAFF REPORTER jessica@kamloopsthisweek.com
One person is dead following an ammonia leak last week at Arctic Glacier, an ice production facility located in the Mount Paul Industrial Park. The company operates more than 100 facilities with 2,500 employees across North America, producing products like block ice, crushed ice and packaged ice. Kamloops RCMP Const. Crystal Evelyn said police were called to the 700-block of Carrier Street at about 10:30 a.m. on May 26 to assist Kamloops Fire Rescue with traffic control and provide tactical evacuations in the area. The public was asked to stay away and Royal Inland Hospital declared a Code Orange, which is preparation for
a potential mass casualty event. Responding crews included the Kamloops Fire Rescue hazmat team, multiple other fire and police crews, and five paramedic ground crews and two supervisors. Kamloops Fire Rescue deputy fire chief Ryan Cail said fire crews responded to a sight of smoke in the area. That smoke, however, ended up being a release of ammonia. “We now know that, as a result of doing some refrigeration repairs and decommission of equipment, there was a malfunction somewhere, which is obviously still under investigation as to how it unfolded,” Cail said. “But the result was a release of ammonia, which
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obviously affected a couple of staff that were still in the building at the time. One which was trapped, who we had to extricate, and the others had minor injuries. One was deemed critical and taken to the hospital immediately.” According to Health Canada, ammonia is a colourless gas with a pungent odour. It is highly toxic and breathing it in can result in death. Cail confirmed one person who was trapped inside the building died. “I don’t know any specifics of that, but what I can tell you is thankfully we had one of our hazardous materials techs on scene that understood the gas in question and managed to secure our firefighters in an appropriate way to at least get in real quick and do a contact rescue,” he said.
Cail noted emergency medical intervention was being provided en route to Royal Inland Hospital. BC Emergency Health Services said one person was taken to hospital in critical condition, others were transported in stable condition and about six were assessed on scene. Interior Health said four people were being treated at Royal Inland Hospital as of 1 p.m. that day. At 2:30 p.m., Interior Health said the four patients had since been assessed, treated, if needed, and discharged. Cail said full precautions are taken in situations involving hazardous materials,
including personal protective equipment. Evelyn said police officer wore gas masks. Cail said first responders will be dealing with the traumatic loss of a community member. “Our crews including our communication operators, they tend to wear this a little bit as frontline employees do,” he said. The public was able to return to the area later in the day, though multiple agencies remained on scene at Arctic Glacier. WorkSafeBC, BC Coroners Office and police are involved in the investigation. KTW has requested a coroner’s report.
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Woman accused of arson released on bail with conditions ACCUSED MAY NOT ATTEND ANY NATURE PARK, PROTECTED GRASSLANDS MICHAEL POTESTIO
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A Kamloops woman accused of setting fires in rural areas near the city has been released on bail. Angela Elise Cornish, 42, was arrested on May 11 and charged with multiple counts of arson following a joint investigation between the BC RCMP and BC Wildfire Service. The charges are connected to
four fires — one in Monte Lake on April 30 and three in Lac Le Jeune, between May 7 and May 11. Cornish was granted bail on May 27 under numerous conditions, according to court documents. They include that she wear electronic monitoring equipment, abide by a curfew, does not leave the City of Kamloops without written permission from her bail supervisor, does not possess incendiary devices — exception in certain circumstances — and that
she does not attend any nature park, protected grassland or forestry roads. The evidence against Cornish presented at the bail hearing is protected by a court-ordered publication ban. Her next court date is scheduled for June 9. On April 30, police said, a resident in the Monte Lake area east of Kamloops encountered a suspicious vehicle on a forestry road while investigating some smoke
in the hills. The resident took note of the licence plate on the pickup truck and reported it to the RCMP. Other residents then reported to police their own encounters with the vehicle, driven by a woman. “I wish to acknowledge the tremendous assistance of the Monte Lake and Westwold residents who provided our investigators with the valuable information we needed to successfully advance this investigation,” Supt. Brad
Haugli, the RCMP’s Southeast District commander, said in a statement. Monte Lake, about 45 kilometres east of Kamloops on Highway 97, saw many homes and structures destroyed by flames last year when the White Rock Lake wildfire ripped through the community. Wildfires can be reported to BC Wildfire Service by calling 1-800663-5555 or dialing *5555 from a cellphone.
Alert system to notify Interior residents of toxic drugs KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK
A new text message alert system will notify residents of toxic drugs and will in the future expand to include additional public health information. The new initiative by
Interior Health is geared at combatting the ongoing overdose crisis in British Columbia. Through March of this year, 548 people had died by overdose across British Columbia, including 25 people in Kamloops.
In 2021, 2,236 overdose deaths occurred in B.C., including 78 in Kamloops — both of which were the most ever recorded. The new alert system will send alerts about toxic drugs via text message and provide timely information
and resources to people who use drugs and community members, an Interior Health press release states. People who use drugs, individuals who support drug users and others are being encouraged to opt-in to the alerts by tex-
ting “JOIN” to “ALERTS (253787).” “Timely and targeted information regarding the current drug supply is vital when we are seeing the toxicity of illicit drugs increase at an alarming rate,” Interior Health harm
reduction manager Jessica Bridgeman said in a press release. “Alerts will help people make better informed decisions and ultimately help reduce harms, including overdose and death, from poisoned drugs.”
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Sun Peaks mayor says resort may co-host 2030 Olympics AL RAINE SAID SUN PEAKS MAY HOST EVENTS LIKE SNOWBOARDING AND FREESTYLE SKIING
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The mayor of Sun Peaks has confirmed the community is in the running to co-host events if the joint Vancouver-Whistler bid for the 2030 Olympic Winter Games is successful. Al Raine told KTW the resort municipality has been in talks with the feasibility team for the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and four host First Nations for the past eight months on the possibility of moving events — such as snowboarding and freestyle skiing — from Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver to Sun Peaks. In the 2010 Vancouver/ Whistler Olympic Winter Games, officials had to transport snow from Manning Park — three hours east of Vancouver — to Cypress Mountain to cover bare slopes
due to unseasonably warm temperatures in February of that year. “They [the COC feasibility team] have told us they don’t want to take on the risk of global warming and the weather conditions at Cypress and [are] definitely looking for another venue and we are the venue of choice,” Raine said. Radio NL first reported on the possibility of Sun Peaks being part of a successful Games bid. The municipality’s conversations with the COC team have covered the feasibility of an athletes village in Sun Peaks and the suitability of the slopes, but the final report, expected in mid-June, will determine whether Sun Peaks is included in the 2030 Olympic bid package, according to Raine. “The feasibility team has been here a number of times and they’ve looked at the
potential slopes on Mount Morrisey and decided they would be ideal for hosting those events,” Raine said, adding there is land available at the foot of the mountain for an athletes village. According to Raine, while athletes would stay in Sun Peaks, visitors, volunteers and others would stay in neighbouring Kamloops, which he said the feasibility team sees as “an integral part of the Sun Peaks proposal.” “It’s kind off a KamloopsSun Peaks combination they’re looking at,” Raine said, noting the Tournament Capital has also been involved in these conversations. Raine said the four Vancouver-based host First Nations have also discussed the plan with four local First Nations: Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, Neskonlith, Adams Lake and Little Shuswap Lake.
A joint Vancouver-Whistler bid to host the 2030 Olympic Games may mean some events end up at Sun Peaks.
“Quite a bit of feasibility work has been done so far,” Raine said. The idea of Sun Peaks hosting some Olympic events is both exciting and daunting at the same time, Raine said, noting he’s not getting his hopes too high. “It’s a big commitment. A lot of things have to come together,” he said. If the bid became a reality, Raine said it would change the
future scope of work for the municipal council, local developers and Sun Peaks Resort. Raine said there are still many approvals to secure before Sun Peaks hosting part of the Olympics could become a reality, the first being officially included as a venue in the VancouverWhistler package, which would then need to be greenlit by the COC — which Raine doesn’t believe is considering other cities as Canada’s bid — before winning over the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The IOC isn’t expect to decide which country plays host to the 2030 Olympic Games until some time next year in 2023. Sun Peaks is the second-largest ski area in Canada, behind Whistler-Blackcomb. Others possibly seeking to host the 2030 Games include Salt Lake City, Utah, Sapporo, Japan, and the Pyrenees region of Spain.
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LOCAL NEWS Residents want Monte Creek fire hall Preliminary referendum results show a majority of voters to cast a ballot in Thompson Nicola Regional District areas L and P are in favour of adding a new fire protection service in the Monte Creek area. A referendum for the new fire department — which would cover Monte Creek, Del Oro and Lafarge areas and include construction of a new fire hall, purchase of a fire truck, purchase of firefighting equipment and recruitment of volunteer firefighters — was held over the weekend, on Saturday, May 28. A total of 196 votes were cast,
including 142 in favour and 54 votes against. Most votes were cast on general voting day, including 155 total votes, with 108 in favour and 47 against. Twenty-one mail-in ballots were received (all in favour) and 20 votes occurred in advance on May 18 (13 in favour and seven opposed.) Two questions were on the ballot: • Bylaw No. 2774 for the purpose of establishing the Monte Creek Fire Protection Service Area within a portion of Electoral Area “L” (Grasslands) and a portion of Electoral Area
“P” (Rivers and the Peaks) with a maximum annual tax requisition of $289,000, or $1.0982/$1,000of net taxable value of land and improvements, whichever is greater; and • Bylaw No. 2775 that authorizes the Thompson-Nicola Regional District to borrow an amount not to exceed $1,250,000 for the purpose of constructing a fire hall and purchasing firefighting apparatus and equipment for the Monte Creek Fire Protection Service.” Official results will be announced by the chief election officer on June 1.
Talking Rock reopens KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK
While Quaaout Lodge remains closed due to a devastating fire on May 22 that destroyed all 70 guest rooms, the adjacent Talking Rock Golf Course reopened on Friday, May 27. The fire razed the guest wing of the resort in Squilax, 45 minutes east of Kamloops, while other areas, including Jack Sam’s Restaurant, and Le7Ke Spa, remain intact. They will, however, remain closed until further notice.
Due to the fire, phone lines are not working at the resort, but tee times for the golf course can be made online via email at proshop@quaaoutlodge.com , or at the website at https://www. chronogolf.ca/club/talking-rockgolf-resort Little Shuswap Lake Band Kúkpi7 (Chief) James Tomma has said the lodge will be rebuilt. Quaaout Lodge opened in 1991. It has been updated and expanded over the years, including the addition of the Talking Rock Golf Course in 2007, a Top 20 PGA of Canada-rated course.
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Canada Day event to proceed, but no fireworks The City of Kamloops has cancelled the annual Canada Day fireworks display, which has for years lit up summer skies over the city at the end of the July 1 festivities. Each year, myriad events take place on Canada Day downtown in Riverside Park. The day has long been capped by a dazzling fireworks display, which could be seen over the South Thompson River from many viewpoints in the city.
It is unclear if the cancellation will become permanent. “It’s just for this year at this time,” the city’s business operations and events supervisor, Sean Smith. told KTW. “Hard to say what’s going to happen in the future.” The city blames last year’s excessive heat and dry climate for fireworks not being included in this year’s Canada Day festivities, which will be
the first since 2019, with the pandemic leading to cancellation the past two years. Last year, a lightning storm on Canada Day followed a recordsetting heat wave. Lightning sparked a fire in the hills between Juniper Ridge and Valleyview. Several other fires also broke out that night. The blaze in east Kamloops threatened homes and led to evacuations, but was doused
by firefighters without structures lost. Asked if the fireworks cancellation is due to that fire, Smith said it is due to a number of factors, including a dry spring so far in Kamloops. The Canada Day celebration on July 1 will begin with a pancake breakfast and feature Art in the Park, cultural displays and presentations and community festivities and food.
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The case for deferring: 1. You are working and in a higher tax bracket. As an example, say you earn $100,000 a year in salary. Currently your combined BC and Federal tax rate is 38.3%. This means taking CPP at age 60 would result in a 36% reduction of the current $1,254 amount, followed by another 38% tax hit, leaving you with $497 after-tax. In contrast, if you retire at 65 with a $60,000 pension, income split with your spouse, and wind up in the 20% tax bracket, you'd net $1,003 from the same CPP payment (over double!).
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You have a bridge benefit on your pension that ends at age 65, it could make sense to defer and get larger CPP entitlement.
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Military exercise in city park prompts call to police A MAN WALKING HIS DOG ENCOUNTERED MEN WITH WHAT APPEARED TO BE ASSAULT RIFLES JESSICA WALLACE STAFF REPORTER jessica@kamloopsthisweek.com
A Kamloops man is calling for better communication from the military and questioning the use of public park space after he unknowingly came upon a military training exercise without warning while walking his dog in the Kenna Cartwright Park area earlier this week. At about 8:30 p.m. on May 25, 51-year-old James Schlichter and his RottweilerLab cross, Zeus, went to their usual walking spot, an area of Kenna Cartwright Park accessed via the Bunker Road entrance off McGill Road. Schlichter said he and his dog were walking up a hill onto the trail when he spotted two men. At first, Schlichter said he didn’t think much of the duo. Zeus, however, remained at
attention in their direction and barked, as they ran hunched over in the direction that Schlichter’s trail was heading. Schlichter said he then noticed that the men were dressed in full camouflage and carrying what appeared to be assault rifles. Schlichter said he became frightened by the situation. He said he didn’t know what was going on and thought he could be shot at any moment. “I couldn’t believe it,” he said. “And I have in the back of my mind this shooting that just happened in the States [the previous day’s massacre in Uvalde, Texas], of course, right?” Schlichter said he calmly turned around and left the park with Zeus, all the while considering what he would do in the event the two men began to shoot at him. He left
the park and proceeded to call 911 to report the incident. A police officer got back to Schlichter. To Schlichter’s surprise, the officer informed him the army had been conducting a military training exercise in the area. Although the guns he saw looked real to Schlichter, they were, in fact, fake. “I said, ‘That’s ridiculous,’” Schlichter said. “I can’t imagine there is military training going on in Kenna Cartwright Park at 8:30 p.m. at night, when people are walking their dogs and such.” Kamloops RCMP Const. Crystal Evelyn confirmed a report made to police on Wednesday night of suspicious activity in Kenna Cartwright Park and notes on file about the army reserve. She deferred additional inquiry to the army. The Rocky Mountain
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that to go on in our biggest city park, where the public can just walk in and out of.” City of Kamloops parks manager Jeff Putnam said the city is usually notified of military training exercises, including considerations made around public safety. However, he said the city was not aware of any training exercise that occurred on May 25. Putnam said the city has co-ordinated with the military before for training in remote areas. He said it does not usually happen near a park parking lot or trail and usually occurs on Crown land. He said it is not something usually permitted in a nature park. Use of nature parks also requires permits. “I’m really, obviously, concerned, but I don’t have any awareness of who it was,” he said.
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Kamloops Voters Society calls for city hall meal policy KVS PRESIDENT RANDY SUNDERMAN SAID THE EXISTING PROCESS AROUND MEAL EXPENSES IS “PRETTY WEAK” JESSICA WALLACE
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Kamloops Voters Society is calling for a meal policy to be implemented at city hall, following reporting on city spending at Terra Restaurant between 2016 and 2019. KVS president Randy Sunderman described the existing process around meal expenses as “pretty weak” or even non-existent. “I think it just highlights the fact that they don’t have a clear policy,” Sunderman said. “I think it highlights the fact that it kind of leaves them exposed to what I would call budget creep, if you want. I think they need to sit down and clearly think about what it is they’re going to offer and how they’re going to approach it.” Between 2016 and 2019, the City of Kamloops spent about $170,000 at Terra Restaurant, a high-end eatery formerly located in downtown Kamloops. The spending was on catering for events and staff and council meals. The city’s procurement policy allows spending below $25,000 per year to be sole-sourced. City spending at Terra surpassed that threshold in each of the four years. In 2021, the city issued a request for proposals for catering services. Kamloops resident Darpan Sharma previously called for the city to ban catered lunches. No member on council followed through with a notice of motion to implement the request.
Asked what he would like to see done differently, Sunderman said policies are the “rulebook.” He said leaving allowable meal expenses up to the discretion of directors, executive assistants and the corporate services director is “setting staff up for failure.” “You should just have some very clear rules,” he said, citing meal thresholds, a pool of vendors chosen through a request for proposals and clear budgets that should be in place as part of a meal policy. Sunderman said he spoke with an individual from another community that moved meeting times so meals would not be required. One reason provided by the city for staff and council meals was that they were working lunches. Sunderman questioned whether it is good policy to have people working through lunch. Sunderman said communities are also hearing from residents about spending money at a time when inflation continues to rise. “This is one of those areas where you could be more prudent in your approach,” Sunderman said. “You shouldn’t be doing high-end meals for your top-end staff and council for things where you just have to switch the hours around, right? I think there’s room for some thinking internally about how they want to approach this.” In addition to calling for a meal policy, KVS is questioning the city’s Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection
Act process. Sunderman said obtaining receipts for Terra Restaurant was a “laborious exercise” and included a $1,500 quote for staff time to pull the records. Sunderman pointed to plans by the ThompsonNicola Regional District to post CAO expenses online, which would negate need for FOI requests in such circumstances and promote transparency. He said the City of Kamloops should follow suit, noting it would save staff time, reduce public frustration and promote transparency on city spending. TNRD CRITICIZED BY CANADIAN TAXPAYERS FEDERATION Spending at the Thompson-Nicola Regional District has been highlighted by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation during its annual Teddy Awards for government waste. On May 25, the organization announced that the regional district had been named the Municipal Teddy Winner, named after former federal appointee Ted Weatherill, who was fired for dubious expense claims. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation pointed to former TNRD CAO Sukh Gill’s credit card charges, which totalled more than a half-million dollars over five years and included meals at high-end restaurants, jewelry and $9,000 to rent a champagne room in Whistler during a Union of BC Municipalities conference.
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delayed during the COVID19 pandemic. “The full [court] floor should look brand new again and the hardwoods should perform better and they will be back to being the high-quality surface that they ought to be at,” Smith said. “After a certain amount of time, the finish starts to wear off and it may not provide as much grip as when it’s first done.” Preparation for the work will occur from June 1 to June 6 and June 11 to 19 and Fieldhouse users should expect modified track and court schedules with limitations during that time. The Fieldhouse will be fully closed from June 6 to June 10 for Thompson Rivers University’s convocation, as well as
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Caedan Bankier (left), Daylan Kuefler and the Kamloops Blazers squared off against the Seattle Thunderbirds on Tuesday at Sandman Centre in Game 7 of the Western Conference final. For the game story, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com. BRIAN LIESSE/SEATTLE THUNDERBIRDS
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Dallas Stars’ draft pick whose 19-year-old campaign will follow an 18-year-old season in 2021-2022 that leaves him in WHL player-of-the-year territory — 45 goals and 104 points in 59 games. “I thought we deserved that Cup and it was time,” Gaglardi said when asked about defeat in 2020, when the Kelowna Rockets won the day. “It was our time. But that’s the way it works.
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SNAKES BITE Chadwick leads NorthPaws into action
Millan Webster paced the Kamloops Venom to a 14-8 victory over the Kelowna Kodiaks on Saturday at Memorial Arena, registering three goals and five points in the Thompson-Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League contest. Jax Anderson tallied a hat-trick and a helper for the home club, with Seamus Bankier adding two goals and an assist and Trey Dergousoff, Tanner Koroluk, Temeke7 Gottfriedson, AJ McInnis, Nate Van Unen and Nolan Virgo registering one goal each. Thorden Groeneveld picked up three assists. Robert Gerow stopped 43 shots between the pipes for Kamloops, which improved to 5-1 and sits second in league standings. Kelowna (7-2) is in first place. The Vernon Tigers (2-3-3), South Okanagan Flames (2-5) and Armstrong Shamrocks (0-5-3) round out the table. South Okanagan fell 1-0 to Kamloops via forfeit on Sunday, with the Flames citing a lack of healthy players. The game was scheduled to be played at Memorial Arena. Kamloops is slated to host Armstrong on Saturday, a 7 p.m. start at Memorial Arena.
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Hometown hurler Tyrelle Chadwick was tapped to be the opening day starter for the Kamloops NorthPaws, the expansion franchise that was scheduled to open its West Coast League baseball account on Tuesday at Norbrock Stadium. “It’s a huge honour,” said Chadwick, the 6-foot-4 righty from the River City. The game — Kamloops versus Edmonton RIverhawks — was played after KTW’s press deadline. Go
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We’ve got well over 800 tickets sold.” A Bob Seger tribute band highlighted the Pre-Game Patio Party. “Every home game, we are going to have live entertainment, tribute bands, that is free to the general public,” Pankuch said. “If they want to go to the game after, tickets are available.” Kamloops and Edmonton will also square off on Wednesday and Thursday in the season-opening three-game set, with first pitch slated for 6:35 p.m. both nights. Chadwick said he technically graduated from high school last year, but reclassified for the class of 2022. “Essentially, there are a fair amount of high school seniors in the U.S. that are my age, graduating this year,” he said. “Rather than graduate last year, with a fair amount of guys that are a year older than me, I give myself another year to get
stronger, get better, so I have the best opportunity possible and I’m as ready as possible going into my first year of university.” Chadwick plans to spend a few weeks with the NorthPaws before returning to the Dawgs. “Then, hopefully, I’ll come back later in the summer,” he said. “Baseball is growing all the way across Canada and in Kamloops, especially, I think it’s getting a lot bigger. Having some high-level baseball in town will be really cool.” The franchise opener on Tuesday was part of a momentous night in Tournament Capital sports. It coincided with Game 7 of the Western Hockey League’s Western Conference final, with the Kamloops Blazers hosting the Seattle Thunderbirds at Sandman Centre. “It is what it is,” Pankuch said. “There are enough people in this town.
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TSN and RDS televise the tournament, which was cancelled amid the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, but will run this year from June 20 to June 29 in Saint John, N.B. “We are honoured that this prestigious event will be held on Tk̓emlupsemcúl̓ecw,” T̓emlúps te Secwépemc councillor Dave Manuel said in a press release. “It will be a pleasure to watch world class junior hockey players compete for this championship.” MacKenzie said three teams were part of the initial intent-to-bid process for 2023. He opted not to reveal the other two. “We won’t really discuss that, but listen, Kamloops ultimately did a nice job,” he said, noting approval of facilities, City of Kamloops and bidcommittee support, accommodation, volunteer base, technical-requirement capabilities and the hockey team. The Rockets might have seemed to have an inside track on hosting in 2023, with the pandemic having robbed them of their moment in 2020, a pilfering that had an adverse effect on club coffers and impacted strategy for on-ice product. Blazers’ part-owner Shane Doan broke the 2023 news on Friday to a nearly packed house at Sandman Centre through a video presentation, the announcement made prior to Game 5 of the Western Conference final. At the same time, the Rockets issued a press release
ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW The Memorial Cup provided a backdrop for Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian during a press conference on Friday at Sandman Centre.
that took aim at GSL Holdings, the group that owns, operates and manages their arena, Prospera Place. The Rockets and Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran have publicly scorned GSL for not ponying up funds to make arena improvements necessary to meet CHL standards to bid to host the Memorial Cup. Meanwhile, city councillors in Kamloops unanimously approved a maximum budget of $940,000 for upgrades at Sandman Centre, with outgoing Mayor Ken Christian noting improvements to the broadcasting set up are required. “We were able to come up with that through some of the grant funding, gaming funds and things like that,” Christian said. “It won’t be a draw on the taxpayer, but it will be a big boon for the community.” MacKenzie projects an economic impact in Kamloops of
Kamloops Players Society Annual General Meeting is being held Saturday June 11, 2022 at the Bridgeview Theatre, 106B Tranquille Road, Kamloops at 1 PM. Members are called to elect the incoming Executive, but anyone interested in becoming part of community theatre in Kamloops or just seeing what we are about, is welcome to attend.
between $15 million and $20 million. “This is the countenance of a very happy mayor,” Christian said. “Twenty-eight years since we’ve hosted the Cup [and won in 1995], since we’ve hosted the nation. For Kamloops, in 2023, we’re going to launch from the Scotties [Tournament of Hearts, women’s national curling championship] straight into the Memorial Cup. It’s absolutely great. We’ve got an older building, but it’s a building we’ve really kept up. This is our time. I think this is what we need as we emerge from the pandemic and sort of get us back to being Canada’s Tournament Capital.” The WHL board of governors, whose chair is Rockets’ owner Bruce Hamilton, voted on hosting rights for 2020. The CHL made the decision for 2023. “When you think about
the year-on-year institutional knowledge you can glean from a process where you’ve got a centralized group of people helping to make the decision, we think it’s the right way to go,” MacKenzie said. Gaglardi was sour when he piped up in 2020. “Yeah, it was our turn,” he told KTW. “It should have been ours. It was the wrong thing. The league did the wrong thing.” The majority owner made it clear in May of 2021 Kelowna would not run unopposed for 2023. “Just because you have the market size and ability financially to host a Memorial Cup, I don’t think is enough, so if Kelowna is going to want the Cup again in 2023, they’re going to need to have a competitive team, and so we’ll see if they do,” Gaglardi said. He was bubbly on Friday. “No, I don’t think we can,” a smiling Gaglardi said when asked to reveal which other teams made bids for 2023. “We’re just excited. That’s kind of irrelevant now. We’ve got it and off we go. It’s going to be a fun year in Kamloops getting ready for the Cup.” Host organizing committee chair Norm Daley on Friday acknowledged the absence of Don Moores, the late Blazers’ president. “We’ve done a lot of work to get to this point,” Daley said. “It was something that Don Moores and I talked about ever since the last bid. “This one is for him. It’s a great day to be a Blazer, as he always said.”
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Bekkering returns to pitch Alanna Bekkering was trying to answer questions while keeping an eye on her two young children, the rascals attempting to disassemble her vacuum cleaner. “Yeah, it’s a busy time,” Bekkering, a nurse, said with a laugh. The former TRU WolfPack standout has a lot going on, but not enough to keep her from playing soccer for Kamloops-based Rivers FC, the expansion League1 BC club. Bekkering is making an unexpected return to competitive soccer — she was recruited less than a month ago — and parental duties are not the only hurdle that stands in the way of a successful comeback. She lives in Vancouver, along with her significant other, Adam Dodgson, also a former WolfPack soccer player. “I’m not really sure how it’s going to work,” Bekkering said, again laughing. Assistant coach Hee Young Chee and Rivers FC men’s bench boss John Antulov reached
ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW Alanna Bekkering rips a shot toward goal on Sunday at Hillside Stadium.
out to Bekkering, who is one of the most accomplished players in the history of the TRU soccer program. Bekkering, a twotime all-Canadian who led the WolfPack to back-to-back Pacific Western Athletic Association titles and a national championship bronze, was named the conference’s female athlete of the year in March of 2014, following her final season with the Pack. That year, she was also named the conference’s female soccer player of the year, a first-team all-star, the
provincial championship’s top midfielder and a national championship all-star. The Kamloops product led the conference with 13 goals in 14 games. Bekkering said she first committed to toiling for Rivers FC only in away matches scheduled to take place near her neck of the woods on the Coast, but that plan seems to have changed. She’s been bitten by the soccer bug and expects to feature in the lineup more often than she originally thought.
“I’m just so competitive,” said Bekkering, who made her debut in a 2-0 win over Altitude FC of North Vancouver on May 22 at Hillside Stadium. “And it was so nostalgic out there, hearing the anthem, the cleat check, the fans …” Bekkering found time to practise at a park in the weeks leading up to kickoff, sneaking out for solo training sessions after her four-month-old son and 21-month-old daughter had gone to sleep. “Am I in TRU shape? Absolutely not,”
Bekkering said. “My sister [Kamloops resident Jackie] is a CT technologist. I called her after the game and told her I might have to come in for a scan.” RFC is thrilled to have her on the roster and she is relishing the opportunity to help an expansion team find its feet. “I’ve always been Team Kamloops,” Bekkering said, halting the conversation briefly to instruct her daughter to stop climbing onto a table. “It’s like riding a bike.” ROVERS OVER RIVERS TSS Rovers of Burnaby swept Rivers FC in men’s and women’s League1 BC action on Sunday at Hillside Stadium. The Burnaby-based club blanked Rivers 3-0 in women’s play and 4-0 in the men’s match, with more than 700 fans in attendance. Find more on match day online at kamloopsthisweek.com. The Rivers men dropped to 0-1-1 on the campaign, while the women fell to 1-0-1.
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• Excellent investment property • Downtown location • Separate garage/shop • Lane access with extra parking
1,735
• Overlooking big horn golf course • Private chat de sac • Panoramic views - Golf, city, and Thompson Valley • Patio home with fully finished basement • Hardwood, granite kitchen, and feature sauna room
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2113–1030 Talasa Way • $409,000
576 Sun Rivers Dr. West • $929,000
LISA RUSSELL 250.377.1801 Sun Rivers
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4115 Rio Vista Place $859,000
• Choose your finishing selections • Walk-up floor plan • Take in the view off the spacious sundeck! • Lock n’go community – yard maintenance done for you
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38-460 Dalgleish Dr • $439,000
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Sun Rivers
• Open concept main floor with impressive updates • The kitchen has quartz counters, custom pullouts, tile backsplash, island, and S/S appliances • The deck is a true highlight with glass railings, ample space for lounging/entertaining & privacy. • Includes: 1 bed & 1 bath in-law suite with a separate entry and a private patio
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Downtown Kamloops
682 St. Paul Street $649,000
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1036 Raven Drive - $899,000
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950 McMurdo Dr • $999,000
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1825 Tranquille Road • $1,049,000
Aberdeen
2425 Abbeyglen Way - $1,265,000
• Exquisite finishes for a new homeowner that has discerning taste • Move in ready and meticulously maintained Aberdeen home • Amazing first impression with brand new Sierra Stone driveway • The kitchen is tastefully updated with S/S appliances, walnut custom island and quartz counters for the perimeter. Bonus butlers pantry! • Includes a 2 bed and 1 bath bright daylight in-law suite with separate driveway
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188 Holloway Drive • $1,099,000
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1927 Sedgewick Drive • $950,000
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• Great starter or downsizer in this 2+1 bedroom 2 bathroom townhouse • Nice flat and fenced yard • Quick possession possible. 2 pets allowed with strata permission
• Approximately 5,000 square foot building lot in the heart of Westsyde • Bergman house plans available which were approved by the city • Retaining wall at the back of the property is in place
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7117 OLD HIGHWAY 5 $599,900 • MLS®167491
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129-8800 DALLAS DRIVE $659,900 • MLS®167411
• Great starter or investment property with 2+2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms • Self-contained suite down with separate laundry • Close to all amenities
• Great country living only 15 minutes from town with 2+2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms • 24x24 detached and wired garage • Many updates including roof, furnace, hot water tank
• Absolutely immaculate 2+1 bedroom 3 bathroom bareland strata in The Burrows • Full walk-out basement with access to flat and fenced yard • Low bareland strata fee of $100/month
• Great family home and area with 3+2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms • Good sized lot with vehicle access to yard from side of house • Lots of parking including RV parking
SOLD Westsyde 950 SICAMORE DRIVE $685,000 • MLS®167647 • Great single family home with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms • Beautiful views and privacy on approximately 0.23 acre lot • Many updates done throughout including hot water tank, furnace, A/C, and more
South Kamloops 743 FRASER STREET $799,900 • MLS®167408 • Great downtown location with 3+2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms • Great family home or rental property • Close to all amenities
Westsyde 2165 WESTSYDE ROAD $1,199,000 • MLS®166103 • Immaculate and updated 3+2 bedroom 3 bathroom riverfront home • Full walk-out basement with 2 bedroom self-contained legal suite • A must to view!
Sahali
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1830 MCKINLEY COURT $849,900 • MLS®167643
3134 SERLE COURT $849,900 • MLS®167645
• Wonderful original owner home with 3+3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms • Great family neighbourhood close to all schools and amenities • Many updates throughout including hot water tank, furnace, roof, most windows
South Kamloops 916/922 FRASER STREET $1,500,000 • MLS®166780 • Fourplex in great downtown location with separate meters, hot water tanks, and furnaces • Approximately 3500 square feet with 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms • Shows very well with many updates done throughout
• Well maintained family home in nice cul-de-sac location with 3+1 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms • Fully finished basement with separate entry and roughed-in plumbing for wet bar • Lots of parking including RV parking
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570 DAIRY ROAD $2,699,900 • MLS®166713 • Gorgeous property with over 16 acres and 2 homes • Main home has been extensively renovated with almost 3500 square feet • Secondary home is a beautifully done 2019 manufactured home
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Satellite phone Model Iridium 9505A 8ft Antique Couchhandset $900. w/attachments. Couch & matching $1300. chairs 250-374-0650. $150. 250-374-1541. Shoprider Scooter. Antique china cabinet $750. $800. 250-574-0325. Ivory Wingback chair. $75. 4-seater beige couch. $100. 250-376-4161.
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Antique Duncan 8ft Antique Couch Phyfe $700. table, extra leaf, buffet, Couch & matching chairs hutch and 4 chairs. Exec $100. cond. 250-374-1541. $600. 778-2577155.
Antique Duncan Phyfe Diningroom table buffet, w/8table, extra leaf, chairs, c/w4 chairs. Buffet Exec and hutch and Hutch. Colour. $800. cond. Med $600. 778-257250-374-8933. 7155.
Exec desk dark finish Diningroom tablecabinet w/8$200. Teak corner chairs,Custom c/w Buffet and $100, oak cabinet Hutch. Med Colour. $800. $200. 250-851-7687. 250-374-8933.
Modern solid oak Exec desk table dark with finish6 diningroom $200. chairs. Teak Great corner shape. cabi$695 net $100, Custom oak 250-851-1193. cabinet $200. 250-8517687. Green/Gold couch
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ponderosa in pots 2ft (50) $10 each Pine obo 250-376-6607 Scotch trees smaller ponderosa in pots 2ft (50)WHITNEY'S $10 each OPEN obo 250376-6607GARDEN June 4&5th, 11th@12th + 18th&19th. Open: 10am4pm. These to Weekends. Wanted Buy Cash or Cheque only - No Cards. Peonies Used fishing gearPotted plus ready toand go 40 kinds ones rods that may be reels, orderedreafor sonably priced. 250-554fall. 76 kinds Hosta - 100 1675. kinds potted ready to go. Tall bearded Iris 75 kinds that may Pets be ordered for August. Standard Dwarf Iris 26 kinds be Animals sold that as may “pureordered for August. bred stock” must be Nice regassortment of speciality istrable in 216 compliance Perennials. Poplar with the- Canadian Road McLure, PediBC. gree Act. 250-672-9982. Phone
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Please be advised that Glen Mazu is proposing to remove 38.5 hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence W0371 located in the vicinity of Harper Lake. Inquiries and comments to this proposal must be submitted to Glen Mazu, Box 94, Chase, B.C. V0E 1M0 Only written inquiries and comments received by June 21, 2022 will be responded to. Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting Glen Mazu by phone at 250 679 1129.
U-Haul Moving & Storage of Kamloops North Shore claims a Landlords Contractual Lien against the following persons goods in storage at 720 Halston Ave., BC, Tel: 250-376-0962. Auction is subject to cancellation at anytime without notice. JASON MELIEN COURTENAY BENT LETETIA SIMPSON SUSAN LOWENBERG JACQUELINE BRUNETTE LETETIA SIMPSON A sale will take place on ibid4storage. com. until Friday June 17th , 2022. The auction will end at 11:00 AM, unless bidding battle begins. Room contents are personal/household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for entire contents of each locker or U-box unit.
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The Community NEN Coordinator will also support community implementation of the ground-breaking tripartite framework agreement (Gwets’en Nilt’I Pathway Agreement). The Community NEN Coordinator is a critical component to the success of the work going forward, and is expected to bring a range of experience working effectively with First Nations on lands and resource issues, and to build off the commitments and work already accomplished through the Nenqay Deni Accord that was signed with the Province of BC in 2016.
NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W0371
NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that to recover charges under the Provisions of our Storage Agreement, the goods in units (E16) Levi McMuldroch, (E51) Nyasha Manyanyne, (B62) Mellisa Martell, Will be removed on or after June 14, 2022. The person(s) whose name(s) is attached to these outstanding units are liable to us for outstanding charges. McGill Mini Storage Ltd., 1226 McGill Road, Kamloops, BC 1-250-8282287
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Our plant is located in Falkland. We are looking for Production Workers, Sanitation Workers and Meat Cutters. Full benefit plan and RRSP match. Competitive rates. Commute and accommodation assistance. If you are interested in, please send your resume to michelle.mi@kmlmeat.com, or call 236.978.9808
This is a regular full-time position with benefits. Salary will commensurate with experience. The position will remain open until filled. Consideration of applicants will begin on June 1, 2022. Please submit your resume and cover letter via e mail to: Sherry Westgarde Hepper Email: execassistant@tsideldel.org Fax: (250) 481-1197 Phone: (780) 318-4410 Address: PO Box 69 Chilanko Forks, B.C. V0L 1H0
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Executive Director Position Do you want to make a difference in improving the health of indigenous communities? Consider this leadership opportunity to deliver community-based health care at Scw’exmx Community Health Services Society. As the Executive Director you will have a broad understanding of the health care system and will provide overall direction and leadership for the development and support of Scw’Exmx administration and comprehensive team of health care professionals. As an experienced manager you understand the importance of building trust and clearly communicating to bring out the best in your team. Coupled with your strong financial acumen, you bring balance not only to money matters, but also to the important relationships you skillfully build. To be successful in this position the Executive Director will have relevant post-secondary education supplemented by a preferred 5 years of management experience within the health care system.
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Full-time/Permanent Director of Public Works and Housing Flexible Working Environment Tŝideldel Community, Chilanko Forks, BC V0L 1H0 Located in the heart of beautiful rural British Columbia, Tŝideldel First Nation is seeking a qualified individual to apply for the exciting career opportunity of the Director of Public Works and Housing.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The Director of Public Works and Housing is responsible for housing, public works, and infrastructure activities within the Tŝideldel First Nation (TFN) Community. This includes managing initiatives within the Tŝideldel Community that contribute to providing quality community infrastructure and housing. CORE COMPETENCIES: • Human Resource Management • Financial Management • Operations and Maintenance • Safety and Security Management • Planning and Project Management QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS • Degree or Diploma, or a combination of skills and experience in management, project management or another field related to the position • Interpersonal, managerial, leadership, financial and technical skill-sets are required • Excellent verbal, written and communication skills • Strong computer technical capabilities • Knowledge and/or experience in contract management and finance an asset • Valid Class 5 Drivers License and access to reliable transportation an asset COMPENSATION: Salary will commensurate with experience and qualifications. Competitive Benefits Package offered. HOW TO APPLY: Please send your resume and cover letter to Sherry Westgarde Hepper through e mail at: execassistant@tsideldel.org Although we appreciate your application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance to Section 7 of the Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy, presence will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry.
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In Loving Memory of Norma Lingren
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In Loving Memory of Maurice (Hamer) Hamer-Jackson
January 06, 1935 – June 01, 2012
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Our Loving Wife, Mom, Grandmother and Friend Ten years has passed since we said goodbye. We thought of you with love today but this is nothing new. We thought of you yesterday and days before that too. We think of you in silence, we often speak your name. All we have are memories And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake with which we will never part. God has you in his keeping and we have you in our hearts We love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck. You will never be forgotten.
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Evaggelos Vaggeli Moutsos April 18, 1970 - May 29, 1995
There was not time to say Goodbye The day you went away You left us so suddenly
Twenty-seven years ago.
We are trying to live – day by day. How can we do this? We wish it weren’t this way. This love for you is ours to keep; Pain is the price for love so deep.
You’re with us everyday – you lie in our hearts, And none of this will ever depart. We look at your pictures, and remember with love, Because you’re at peace now ... with God above. We love & miss you, Vaggeli You are in our hearts forever
Love Mom, Dad,
brother George, sister Sophia, nieces Adrianna & Alissa and his many friends XOXOX
Vaggeli, You Are With Us Always & Will Remain In Our Hearts Forever!
In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place, No one else will ever fill. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you didn’t go alone. Part of us went with you, The day God took you home.
We all look forward to honouring you at our 10th Annual Hamer’s Golf Day! Love from your Family
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Polly (Pauline) Thomas passed into the arms of her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ on May 22, 2022. Survived by her loving husband Vernon Thomas, brother Joe (Linda) Maksymiw and other nieces and nephews. She was born in Vernon, BC on November 9, 1946. Polly moved to Kamloops in 1965 where she worked for the Ministry of Transportation and Highways. On May 25, 1968, she married the love of her life, Vernon Thomas. Polly loved reading and during the 70s she enjoyed backpacking through the Rockies. During the 80s she looked forward to many trips in the hot rod to Rod Runs throughout Canada and the States. Polly’s faith was a big part of her life and she enjoyed fellowshipping with her church family. There will be a Celebration of Polly’s life on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 1:00 pm. It will be held at Oasis Church (1205 Rogers Way, Kamloops) with Pastor Marco Bessa Officiating. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Kamloops Mustard Seed. Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com
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Rose Corea
April 13, 1942 - May 25, 2022 Surrounded by her family in love and prayer, Rose peacefully entered God's presence on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, British Columbia. Rose will be lovingly remembered by her younger sister Cathy, brother-in-law Franco Annicchiarico, nephews and nieces John, Lisa, Dino, and Alida Annicchiarico and grandniece Olivia Rose; nephew Karl (Darla) Messner, grandnephews Nofa and Sean, and nephew Keith Messner. Also mourning her passing are uncle Ettore Pagnotta and cousins Rosemarie (Bill) Cooper, Silvana Pagnotta, Maria (Bruce) Townend, Angela (Brandon) and Michael; cousins Nick (Angela) Rizzo and Nathan, and Cathy Rizzo (Ben Taddei) and Giorgia; cousins Andrea, Debra, Brian, and Terry Dowhaniuk, Ross (Linda) Marchio, and Lena (Ed) Whitmore; as well as numerous relatives in Kamloops, Merritt, Calgary, Maine, USA and Italy. Rose shared her journey of faith with many friends, especially at Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish, who also grieve her loss. Left with beautiful memories of Rose are her many godchildren whom she sponsored in baptism and confirmation in the Catholic faith along with several brides for whom she served as a bridesmaid or maid of honour. Rose was predeceased by her younger sister Gilda on March 9th of this year; her father Giuseppe and mother Annunziata; aunts Rosina Pagnotta, Rosa Rizzo, and Gilda Rizzo; uncles Carmine Rizzo and Antonio Rizzo; in addition to many other aunts, uncles, and cousins in Kamloops and Italy and many dear friends and colleagues of the Legion of Mary and the CWL. Rose was born in Albi, Catanzaro, Italy. With her mother and two sisters, she travelled across the Atlantic on the Vulcania arriving in Halifax on December 29, 1952. They then crossed Canada by train, stopping in Winnipeg to be reunited with their dad, and finally arrived in Kamloops on January 2, 1953, a date that the family celebrates every year. Rose graduated from the St. Ann’s Academy Commercial Class in 1961, then worked for the RF Welch Company, a subcontractor of CN Rail. Her brother-in-law, Franco, recruited Rose to be his administrative assistant at Torino Motors from 1974 to 1988, then at Franco's Auto Service from 1993 to 2003. Rose was professional, organized, and diligent in all she did. After hours, Rose was devoted to family. Affectionately known simply as “Zia” (Auntie), Rose cared for her nieces, nephews, and cousins as if they were her own children and graced everyone with her sweetness, gentleness, and unconditional love, including family pets, Brel and Dolce. Rose was an exceptional chef and often partnered with her sister, Cathy, in preparing family dinners for all occasions. She was the keeper of our traditional family recipes and couldn’t wait to surprise us with new ones. Rose often spent her holiday time visiting her sister, Gilda, and family in Gibsons with a stop in Vancouver to spend time with the Rizzos and the many paesani there. She made several trips back to her hometown of Albi and, on these occasions, would travel throughout Italy to visit different cities and important holy sites in Assisi, Vatican City, and San Giovanni Rotondo for Padre Pio. Her travels also included a variety of destinations in Canada and abroad over the years. A devout Catholic, Rose served the Lord through apostolic work as a member of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada and a member then president of the Legion of Mary. She would visit shut-ins and new parishioners and distribute rosaries to the children who made their First Communion. Rose organized the annual Legion of Mary retreats at the Benedictine Abbey in Mission and at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Shrine in Cache Creek. These were special moments for Rose to deepen her spiritual relationship with Jesus and Our Blessed Mother. It was part of Rose’s routine to attend daily early morning Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral before work, often leading the congregation in the rosary. From a very young age, Rose was greatly devoted to Our Lady nurturing her faith on pilgrimages to the blessed Marian Shrines of Lourdes, Fatima, and Medjugorje. The family would like to thank Fr Derrick Cameron, Fr Dale Normandeau, and Fr Udoka Nwosu for their pastoral care; the Franciscan Sisters Tarcie, Maria, Louisa, Ernilyn, and Analisa for their kindness and compassion while in Kamloops; and the Catholic Women's League for their fellowship. The family is especially appreciative of the members of the Legion of Mary who worked alongside Rose in that ministry for many years. The family extends its gratitude to the medical professionals who helped Rose in so many ways: Dr Jeevyn Chahal, Dr Kathryn Scobie, and Dr Smita Varma as well as the doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, and all staff in the emergency department, ICU, PAR, and 7 North of Royal Inland Hospital. A special thank you goes to pharmacists David Corea and Surinder Gill for their genuine assistance to Rose. The family is extremely grateful for the expert medical care Rose always received even in the midst of these challenging times. Prayers for the repose of the soul of Rose will be held at Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish on Friday, June 3, 2022, at 7:30 pm. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Rose can be made to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation or to the pastoral works of Sacred Heart Cathedral. Rose, you are the epitome of a kind soul. We entrust you now to the loving arms of Jesus and Mary. You may be gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. Just like Mary in Luke 2:19, we will forever treasure all these things and ponder them in our hearts. Until we meet again. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com
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Bob Lalonde The family of Bob Lalonde sadly announces his passing on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Ridgeview Lodge at the age of 86 with his daughter Linda by his side. Bob was predeceased by his parents Cecil and Hazel Lalonde and his beloved wife Mabel. He will be remembered and greatly missed by his five children Linda (Ron) Goodell, Marie (Phil) Morck, Bill (Sandy) Lalonde, Lionel (Sharon) Lalonde, and Leona (Cody Lalonde, and his four step-children David (Patsy) Kenny, Doug Kenny, Karen (Danny) Shaw, and Kevin (Sue) Kenny. Grandpa Bob will also be greatly missed by his many grandchildren, great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Schoening Funeral Service, Kamloops BC with interment to follow at Mildred, Saskatchewan alongside his beloved Mabel. The family wishes to request in lieu of floral arrangements that a donation to their favourite charity be made instead. Condolences may be expressed at SchoeningFuneralService.com
Gordon Miyahara Please join us for tea In Memory of Gordon Miyahara Saturday June 18th, 2022 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Kamloops Japanese Cultural Center 160 Vernon Avenue
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Patricia Joan Dennis It is with deep sadness that the family of Patricia Joan Dennis announces her passing on Monday, May 23, 2022, at the age of 77 in Kamloops, BC. Pat is survived by her husband of 59 years, David, her son Ryan, and her daughter Kim. Pat is also survived by her sister Dolly, and her brothers-in-law Al (Josie), Bob (Jeannette) and Don (Maureen) as well as their children.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Alan Pettit on May 21, 2022. While riding his side-byside with friends, out in the bush where he was so happy, Mike had an unexpected accident. Michael enjoyed life with a zest that was evident in everything he did. He so loved his family, his many friends, camping, and motorized sports.
Pat was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on January 4, 1945. She was a Winnipeg Blue Bomberette cheerleader when she met her love of her life, Dave. Pat and Dave were married on April 4, 1963. Shortly after, they moved to Port Alberni and then Kitimat, Fort Frances and they finally settled in Kamloops.
Mickayla Brown, his soulmate and partner, and baby Harper filled his life with a love and joy that meant everything to him. Penelope, their huge family dog, rounded out the little family and they sure had fun together on their acreage, camping, and riding. Michael is now reunited with his beloved dog, Sora.
After raising her two children and volunteering in their various sports and activities, Pat landed her dream job at the Provincial Air Tanker Center where she worked for twenty-seven years. Pat loved the people she worked with, and she was a valued employee.
Mike had many, many friends! He had dirt biking friends, camping friends, sledding friends, work friends and family friends. He was a kind guy with a huge heart and someone everyone could count on. One of the best things about Mike was his big smile and his distinctive laugh.
Although Pat's retirement was not what she had dreamed about due to her failing health, she spent many happy years visiting with neighbours and friends who stopped by to chat. She loved sitting outside with Dave and supervising his gardening. Pat enjoyed crosswords, puzzles on her phone, happy hour with white wine, her trips to the casino and time with her children.
From the time he was a little boy, he liked trucks and took apart motors. Mike had a garage filled with motorized toys and he continually built and rebuilt motors. When Mike began driving the logging truck for Mickayla’s father, sitting high up there in his tri-drive, he couldn’t be happier; it was a perfect match.
Pat loved her family dearly and wanted to help us all in whatever way she could. Tributes have been coming in describing her as lovely, kind, caring, wonderful, beautiful, welcoming, and special. She was all of those and more. She is now breathing easy, resting, and watching over us. She will never be forgotten. The family would like to thank the many doctors and nurses that helped mom over the years and during her stays at Royal Inland Hospital. We also have great appreciation for her numerous Home Care workers over the years.
Michael was a treasured member of both his family and of Mickayla’s family. He will be remembered and missed dearly by his soulmate Mickayla, daughter Harper, father Brad (Nikki), mother Lynda (Mikal), sister Tanya (Nick), nephew Rowan and niece Fara, Mickayla’s parents Ron and Rhonda and her sister Amanda (Roland), along with his grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, the Brown family and his many great friends. A Celebration of Life was held for Michael on Sunday, May 29, 2022. Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made to the Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) Foundation in Pat’s name. As per Pat's request, there will not be a service. Cremation arrangements in care of Drake Cremation and Funeral Services. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting DrakeCremation.com
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Timothy James Quinn January 22, 1954 - May 25, 2022 Age 68 years
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Timothy Quinn of Blue River, BC. Tim passed away peacefully under the compassionate and excellent care of Dr. Perdue and the staff at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital, Clearwater, BC. Tim was born in England, travelled with his family to Canada at 18 months of age and spent most of his childhood in Ontario. He spent a brief time in the military and ended up in Blue River in 1976. He met Barb in 1978 and they married and 79. Tim wore many hats throughout his life. He was a faller, ran a trap line, was a school bus driver, a truck driver and gardener among other endeavors. He also trained avalanche rescue dogs and raised two litters of German shepherds. Tim is survived by his wife Barb, siblings Stephen, Nick (Nancy), Kieran (Jackie), Jackie (Mike), Bridget (Jack), Martin (Barb), Rory, 23 nieces and nephews and 19 greats. He will be greatly missed by his many friends and his big family. He is now at peace with the Lord cracking jokes in heaven. Condolences may be sent to the family at Drakecremation.com 250-674-3030
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Leo Ensio Sirkia Sadly we lost our father Leo Ensio Sirkia on May 24, 2022. He was born in Imatra, Finland on April 1, 1932. He was soft in his own ways but also hard at times having made it through the Russia invasion as a child he knew and seen first hand what hard times were. He worked hard throughout his life to support his family. Did whatever he had to do and retired as an electrician and strong union member of IBEW. He was so proud and happy when he got to see the Finns win gold in hockey. He leaves behind his wife of 67 years Olive Joan, daughters Leona (Glen), Shirley (Mike), Norma (Cameron) and son Gary (Penny) and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be missed.
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Arnold Erich Lotar Poeppel The family of Arnold Erich Lotar Poeppel of Kamloops, BC is sad to announce his passing after a lengthy illness, on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the age of 88. "Arno" leaves behind Helga, his wife of 63 years, son Adrian of Kelowna, son Bernard (Laura), grandchildren Amanda, Eric, and Ryan, and great-grandson Noah all of Prince George. He also leaves behind his brother Sigmar (Betty) of Kamloops and brother Bertold (Christine) and sister Margitta of Eiweiler Germany, along with numerous nieces and nephews both in Canada and Germany. He is predeceased by his parents and older brother Bodo of Germany. Arnold was born in Kreutzmannshagen, Germany, growing up on the family farm and then attending Trades school before coming to Canada at the age of 18. He began his Canadian life in Prince Rupert, where he met his future wife Helga and their boys were welcomed. The family then moved to Prince George where Arnold began working for CN Rail, the career he worked at until his retirement in 1992. While he sometimes seemed gruff, he had a generous nature and a great sense of humour, and was always there to help his family when the need arose. A Celebration of Arnold's life will be held at a later date, and in lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Kamloops Hospice House are greatly appreciated. Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com
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Una Robin Austin (Smith) December 9, 1928 - May 16, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Una Robin Austin (nee Smith) at the age of 93, at the Overlander Extended Care Home in Kamloops, BC. Una was born on December 9, 1928 to the late Verian and Gladys (nee Ford) Smith in Hemford, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. At around 10 years of age, her family moved to Collingwood, Nova Scotia. She graduated Grade 10 in Oxford and attended Business College in Truro, Nova Scotia. On April 9, 1947, she married Kenneth Lloyd Austin in Collingwood, Nova Scotia. In 1948, Kenneth, Una, and their young son Larry moved out West by train for work. It was the year of the Alberta and BC great floods and they had to take the last leg of the journey by plane to Vancouver, BC (Una was quite excited to fly but was “mad as a hornet” when Larry’s baby shoe was lost). They settled on the southern coast of BC near Gibsons. Getting to a hospital in Vancouver to deliver their sons Danny and John meant being taken in a rowboat to make connections. As Kenneth’s work moved, their home moved from BC, to Ontario, to Quebec, and to New Brunswick. Kenneth and Una finally settled in Kamloops, where they lived out their retirement years. They were committed to family, and made many journeys across Canada to Nova Scotia, as well as travelling extensively throughout the USA. Una had a passion for yard sales and enjoyed picking up trinkets – especially pigs and teapots. And, she never passed a Bingo hall – even when she joined Overlander Extended Care Home, she would always be the first one at the Bingo table. Una also enjoyed reading, and Louis L’Amour was her favourite. She also made quilts for her children and grandchildren. Una and Kenneth truly loved having their home open to family and friends – making sure everyone could get together. She was always open to a joke or two and lively conversation. She loved old-time music, especially when Kenneth played the fiddle and the boys chimed in on their guitars. Left to mourn are her sons, Larry of Hudson’s Hope, BC and John (Penny) of Kamloops, BC, 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-greatgrandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth; her son, Danny; her sister, Edna Austin of Collingwood, Nova Scotia; and a sister in infancy. Una represented the last of a generation of our family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service. No funeral will be held by request. She will be laid to rest beside Kenneth at Hillside Cemetery. We would like to give special thanks to Dr. Wynn, Susan, and all the staff at Evergreen in Overlander. Thank you so much for taking such wonderful care of her in her last years. In her words: “Toot!! Toot!!” Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com
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Swarn Kaur Dhaliwal (nee Sidhu) It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Swarn Dhaliwal our beloved mother and grandmother on May 22, 2022 surrounded by her closest loved ones. Born in Lyallpur, India in 1938 she was the youngest of 2 brothers and 4 sisters. She immigrated to Vancouver at the age of 19 to establish her new life. She married her beloved husband Nirbhai Singh Dhaliwal and moved with her young family to Kamloops in 1964. A gentle, giving soul Swarn was special to many – especially her immediate, extended, and chosen family. She always stayed active, tending to her vegetable garden and her rose bushes, going for walks, and cooking for friends and family. A devout and community-minded woman, she devoted herself to the Sikh Temple community reading prayers and making langar and sweets. She was also a gifted seamstress who enjoyed crocheting and making needlepoint gifts for special occasions. Anyone who met her remembers her radiant smile and kind heart, especially her grandchildren on whom she doted generously and instilled the values of education and independence. Always well put-together, a trusted counsellor, and lead-foot behind the wheel – we will miss her immensely. She was predeceased by her husband and 4 siblings, and now leaves behind her children: Ranjit (Oksana) Dhaliwal, Kuljit (Deljeet [Dayl]) Dhaliwal, and Sheila (Ajitpal) Bhuller. She also was blessed with 5 granddaughters: Danielle, Kiesha, Samantha, Lindsay, and Catherine. After a short illness, she died peacefully and with dignity in the care of selfless healthcare professionals at Kamloops Hospice. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Drs. Kelly, Brar, and Baker, as well as the hardworking hospice nursing staff (Krista, Mikaelyn, and Sharon to name a few). Our family will be celebrating her incredible life in a service to be held on June 4th at 11:00am at Schoening Funeral Home, followed by prayers and lunch at the Sikh Cultural Society Gurdwara (700 Cambridge Cres.). In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her name to the Kamloops Hospice Association. Online condolences may be expressed at schoeningfuneralservice.com
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The tears of grief Have washed away The clouds of sorrow, And vision now is clarified I miss you still, But see you new In light of joy And smile at your remembrance. The love we shared Still here to give And to experience The joy that comes from that, is you!
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Joanne Nellie Hutnyk With heavy hearts the family of Joanne Nellie Hutnyk announce her passing May 23, 2022 at the age of 82. Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Auntie and friend. Mom's incredible life began on July 22, 1939 in Emo, Ontario. Born to English Immigrant parents, she grew up in a close knit family, her parents, 3 brothers and one sister. Life was simple in those days and hard work the norm. Helping out on the family farm and working alongside her Aunt Lizzie at Hagen's Lodge, were happy times. By the age of 20 Mom had 4 children and worked hard inside the home and out to provide for each of them, sewing their clothes, making their meals, always supporting and encouraging them, Mom devoted her life to her children Bob, Jerry, Ron & Cindy.
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Celebration of Life for Mohd Abdullah Please gather with us on Sunday, June 5th from 2:00 until 4:00pm at the Thompson Rivers University House of Learning to honour and recognize our friend, teacher, colleague and pilogi Mohd Abdullah. Refreshments will follow. Condolences may be sent to www.schoeningfuneralservice.com
Moving to BC in 1969 the family eventually settled in Prince George and at the age of 40 Mom's life 'began again' (her words) when she met and married the love of her life Tony Hutnyk.
Thompson Rivers University will have online livestreaming available thru https://bluejeans.com/243374696/9547
Mom and Tony spent 42 happy years together. They travelled frequently; trips 'back home' as Mom always referred to Ontario, trips to Hawaii, fifth wheeling to the Yukon or the many business trips throughout Canada and the US, always stopping in to visit family and friends along the way.
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Mom's fashion sense was impeccable and so it was only fitting that she worked and managed clothing stores; Saan's, Reitmans, Cleo's, Mark's Work Wearhouse to name a few. A change in career saw her driving the parts truck for Fred Walls & Son in Prince George, a job she truly enjoyed. Mom & Tony moved to Nanaimo in 1980 and purchased a coffee shop they aptly named TJ's. There she could make and serve her delicious soups and baked goods, banana cream pie, butter tarts and muffins. Moving to Kamloops in 1994 to be closer to family, Mom's grandchildren were always her focus; Brandon (Melissa) Kellen (Angie), Christina (Kyle) & Darren, Brianna & Kimberly, Kristen (Jesse) Kelsey Rikki and Wacey , Madison & Resa. Always so happy and eager to hear about their lives, play a game of cards, croquet or washeroos. Many enjoyed her Sunday dinners of roast beef and gravy and her homemade buns were legendary. Also mourning her loss is her devoted husband Tony, sons Jerry (Kathy) Haney, Ron Haney, daughter and best friend Cindy Bishop. Stepchildren Todd (Julie) Hutnyk and Leanne (Wendell) Stoltzfus. Her brothers Reg & David White, sister-in-law Lois White, Atikokan, Ontario. Great Grandchildren Evangeline & Gavin, Kassie & Olivia, Elaina & Serena . Nieces and nephews, and so many friends she treated as family. A heartfelt thank you to the staff of Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House who took such great care of Mom and for their support to our family in her final days. In lieu of flowers donations to this Hospice House would be greatly appreciated. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, June 5, 2022, at the Sign Cellar Lounge Sandman Centre from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Lucky were those who felt her sweet embrace, gazed upon her smiling face and shared in her joy for life. Mom was predeceased by her parents John & Lucy White, siblings Margaret & John White, son Robert (Bob) Haney and son-in-law Ian Bishop. We know you are Dancing in Heaven. We love you Mom.
Celebration of Life for Janette Lucille Piva December 29, 1937 December 11, 2021
Let us honour and celebrate the life that Janet shared with all of us. Please join us on Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 1:00-5:00pm at Lloyd Creek Ranch. 2813 Pinantan Pritchard Rd. As you share the stories and the memories of how they lived their lives and how very much they meant, may you find comfort...
Dorothy May Walton Dorothy May Walton of Louis Creek passed away on May 20, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband Rejean Coallier, her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, younger brother Montague and many friends. You were a fantastic woman with many amazing talents from being an artist to being a fantastic mother. Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324 Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca
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Catherine Lee McCannel Terry A Memorial Service for Catherine Lee McCannel Terry will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 11:00 am St Paul’s Cathedral 360 Nicola Street Kamloops Welcome friends and family.
Celebrating the Lives of Jim & Sheila McMillan Please join us in celebrating their remarkable lives. Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at the Lone Butte Community Hall Lone Butte, BC 12 Noon – Lunch will be served, followed by ceremony.
Royce and Bruce Whyte Please join us in celebrating the lives of Royce Whyte and Bruce Whyte on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 1:00pm. Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul Street. Light refreshments to follow. Live Streaming https://youtu.be/mEmR8pNVjNU
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David Burgess No Deposit, No Return Dave passed away at 68 on May 25 after a short struggle with an aggressive blood cancer. Dave, his wife, Deb, and their daughters, Lucy & Montana, moved from Calgary to Kamloops in 1991 to pursue a dream. Dave & Deb created a special place in Kamloops, The Grind Coffee House, which fostered a safe space for misfits, artists, musicians, our regular “Grinders” & generations of kids who affectionately called him Uncle Krusty. They were the first coffee roasters in town & brought the coffee house culture to the community. Later, his Bellringer Bus helped lead the way for food trucks in the city. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Food Bank. “Some have meat and cannot eat, Some cannot eat that want it; But we have meat and we can eat Sae let the Lord be thank it.”
David Curtis Warren Besteck It is with broken hearts that we said good-bye to a father, brother, son and nephew. David was born on March 19, 1971 at Grace Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba. David is survived by his son Ryan (Grace), brother Mark (Donna), nephew Matthew, parents Wayne and Linda, aunt Donna (Alan), aunt Susan, uncle Gerry and many cousins. He is predeceased by his aunt Cindy, uncle Glen, uncle Ray and his four grandparents.
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Ben (George) Myrick, BSc., MSc. Eng, BSW, MSW April 16, 1948 - May 7, 2022
Ben passed away quietly and on his own terms at Nicola Valley Hospital. Born in Bozeman, Montana, Ben came to Canada in 1973 and was proud to be a Canadian citizen. Ben was a friend, mentor and guide to many people. He had no interest in power, prestige, or position, and he didn't let his ego get in the way of helping. His quiet demeanor was a part of his ability to be kind, empathetic and encouraging to those he met along life's path. It was in his role as counsellor that Ben excelled. He saw only the best in his clients and worked tirelessly to bring them both health and healing. He will be sorely missed by all the people whose lives he touched. He loved his family: his wife, Ava Dean and best friend of 40 years, his sister Sue Thompson of Sechelt, his step-daughter Wendy Lovatt (Lawrence), and his step-grandson Nicholas Furtado. He was a loving caregiver to the end – offering words of comfort and making sure his family was OK with his passing. He would like you to remember him with a smile, then raise a glass of Coca Cola and salute every Smart Car you see – his two passions to the end. If you wish to honour his memory, please donate to men's programming at Conayt Friendship Centre or Nicola Family Therapy.
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Footprints
David was a kind and caring person. He worked as a steel framer and drywaller most of his life, and was very good at his trade. He loved music and gaming on his computer. In his last three years he had many health problems which contributed to his passing.
We love and miss you terribly, you will forever be in our hearts, and always in our thoughts and memories. Sleep in peace our babe, till we meet again.
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With many thanks to Dr. Simpson, Dr. Dan, and to the very kind and caring nurses at NV Hospital.
March 19, 1971 - May 17, 2022
Cremation entrusted to Drake Cremation & Funeral Services.
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Rick Deneault
September 21, 1948 - May 17, 2022
One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two set of footprints in the sand: one belonging to him, and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. “Lord, you said that once I decided to followed you, you’d walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times of life, there is only one set of footprints. I don’t understand why, when I needed you most, you would leave me.” The Lord replied, “My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.” Margaret Fishback Powers
son Bradley, granddaughter Adams.
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Rick. He leaves behind his loving wife Denise of 50 years, daughter Nicole (Niki) (Land Pearson), grandson Rowan, Asha, sister Irene
He was predeceased by his Father Albert, Mother Anne, Sister Beverly, Brothers Wally & Joseph. There will be a Celebration of Life, June 17, 2022, at the Skeetchestn Arbor, 10:00 AM. There are more details at Drakes Cremation and Funeral Services website. Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com
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Rev 21:4 (NLT) He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever. Carla was very proud of her Dutch heritage and was the first of her siblings born in Canada. She grew up in a small town near Brockville, Ontario. As a child, her and her family enjoyed travelling and swimming in southern Ontario lakes. Carla moved to Toronto to start her career as an office worker. She took an opportunity to work in Calgary, where she met her husband, Ralph. They fell in love and chose to make their home in Western Canada. The Lord blessed their 40-year marriage with three sons, one daughter, and seven grandchildren. Carla leaves behind her loving husband Ralph Curtis, children Craig (Elaine) Curtis of Calgary, Alberta, Michelle (Kevin) Mayer of Grand Prairie, Alberta, Dave (Priscila) Curtis of Mission, British Columbia, Ryan Curtis of Kamloops, British Columbia, grand children Rebecca (Craig & Elaine) Curtis, Jack, Ella, Hannah & William (Michelle & Kevin) Mayer, Enzo & Olivia (Dave & Priscila) Curtis, mother Coby Stam of Brampton, Ontario, Charles & Harriette Stam of Ramera, Ontario, Keith Stam & Karen Ptolmey-Stam of Penetanguishene, Ontario, Maurice & Mary Anne Stam of Brighton, Ontario and Arlene & Jake Brunsting of Nepean, Ontario. Carla is predeceased by her father Jack Stam.
Ralph died suddenly on May 23, 2022, almost twelve years after a severe brain injury. He was born and educated in Vancouver and eventually made his way to Kamloops. He married Marie in 1979 and they had two sons. After they divorced, he married Kristin in 2000. He is sadly missed by his wife Kristin, sons Mark and Scott (Krysia) and sisters Gerri (Anne) and Doreen (Eric). He is predeceased by his father Ernie and mother Jean. He worked in several Information Technology jobs, including for Burroughs, Ministry of Highways, Ministry of Forests, and BCLC. He was a true computer geek, but also loved carpentry, gardening and cycling on his road bike. He also liked to volunteer for any games coming to Kamloops such as the 2011 Western Canada Summer Games which sadly took place after his injury. Ralph had a logical mind and was very environmentally conscious and was sensitive and compassionate. He loved Disneyland and Star Trek and enjoyed cooking with Kristin. Even after his accident when he couldn’t speak, his therapists loved him. He had expressive eyes and a wonderful smile. He spent almost eight years as a resident at Overlander Residential Care, then the last three and a half years at home supported by two wonderful full-time care workers and with extra support from Comfort Keepers. No service by request. Condolences may be sent to DrakeCremation.com
She shared her legacy of faith with her family through encouragement and prayer.
In Loving Memory of Bruce Kitto
In Kamloops, Mom enjoyed attending Blazers hockey games, sharing a laugh with friends over coffee, studying the Bible with her friends, and travelling to visit with her kids and grandkids. One of her favourite past times was crafting. She cross-stitched many beautiful pictures and crocheted blankets that she loved giving away to family and friends.
Each Loss
We have enjoyed many fun times together as a family and it won’t be the same without her. We take comfort in knowing that she is enjoying her new body in Heaven in the presence of God.
Each loss is very different, The pain is so severe. Will I ever stop missing This one I loved so dear?
A special thank you to the caring nurses, doctors and staff at the Royal Inland Hospital.
Good times we had together, The moments that we shared We didn’t have to tell each other How much we really cared.
Donations gratefully accepted in memory of Carla to The Mustard Seed of Kamloops. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 11:00 am in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Phil Ward officiating. Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
I never dreamed you’d go away, Never thought of sorrow. So sure you’d always be here Took for granted each tomorrow. Now my life is all confused Since you went away. You took a part of me And for help I daily pray. But when God sent you to me He never said that you were mine, That I could keep you always – Only borrowed for a time. Now, He’s called you home, I’m sad and I shed tears. Yet I’m glad He loaned you to me And we had these many years.
May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of Despair
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Carla Elsiena Catharina Curtis Our precious mother passed away peacefully on the morning of May 25, 2022. Carla was a woman of faith who trusted and loved Jesus with all of her heart. While we feel profound sadness, we have peace and joy in knowing that God makes all things new and she is now in the presence of her loving Saviour Jesus Christ. One day we will see her again and worship the King together forever.
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Bruce Kitto of Kamloops, British Columbia passed away suddenly in hospital on May 13, 2022, at the age of 74. He was born May 10, 1948, in Prince George, BC. Bruce is survived by his loving wife Barb, daughters Crystal, Denise, Sherry, sons Dale, Dennis (Amanda) and several grandchildren. He will be missed by his sister Joyce (Bill), brother Murray (Maureen) and their families. Bruce was predeceased by his son Michael, mother Ruth, father Vernon, step-father Gerald and brother Brian, sister Lorraine. During his lifetime Bruce enjoyed hunting, fishing, unusual trips to Ghost Towns and the driving adventures with his boys. There were many special memories. Trips to Alaska and Disneyland. Many RV trips around the province and once to Winnipeg, Manitoba. He will be remembered as great husband, father, and friend. Bruce was always thinking of others and would help you if he could. A Celebration of Life will take place at a future date. Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com
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Carol Lorraine Cunningham February 23, 1939 - May 17, 2022
Wayne's memories of Carol are stirred by the songs she loved to sing; Marty's by the photographs he took of her. Natalie remembers her this way:
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THE ANGEL ON YOUR SHOULDER
By Jackie Huston Lena, Wisconsin
Carol Lorraine Cunningham has danced her last dance, sung her last song, golfed her last round, and curled her last stone. Carol passed away at age 83 late evening May 17, 2022 with extended family and caregivers at her side, coping as best they could. Born and raised in Kamloops, Carol was a beacon of happiness, good humour, laughter and smiles. In keeping with her outgoing personality, Carol had many life-long friends; you know who you are. She spoke of you often and loved you dearly. Everywhere she went, everyone became her friend. She was voted Kamloops Miss Valentine in1957. Her grandchildren and caregivers called her “Cee Cee”. Leaving Kamloops in her early twenties, Carol moved to Dawson Creek where she lived, worked and raised sons Marty and Cory, and daughter, Natalie. She returned to Kamloops where she worked at Cariboo College. There she met and married Wayne Cunningham. To pursue new challenges, they moved to Regina where Wayne worked with the Saskatchewan Arts Board and Carol worked on her golfing and curling skills. Returning to BC, they settled in Cranbrook, he at East Kootenay Community College, now College of the Rockies, she at the local golf courses and curling rinks, all the time making new friends. On Wayne's retirement from EKCC they returned to Kamloops, to families and former friends and familiar links and rinks.
I miss you always mom. My heart has been broken. Since the day you had to go, You're in my thoughts daily. And that's how it will always be. For though you're in heaven now, You'll always be with me. If only I had the chance To see your face once more To hear your voice once more Just as before. Love you always.
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She watches over you day and night And keeps you in her care. There’s an angel on your shoulder Watching you learn and grow Keeping you safe from danger And nurturing your soul. She’ll be there through your triumphs She’ll dance on clouds with pride,
To her very last breath, Carol amazed her family, and caregivers with her tenacity in repelling the ravages of Alzheimer's Dementia. Carol's family thanks Drs. Thom Wroz, Hancke De Kock, Steven Faddegon, Chris Inegbedion, Barbara Prystawa, and Errol Van Der Merwe, the Home Care Workers who visited her daily, the Adult Day Care Workers she visited every Tuesday while she still could,and all of the Ridgeview nurses, LPNs , Care Aides, administrators and staff who dealt with her daily. Thanks too to Wayne's neighbours, Pauline, Karen, Elizabeth and her sister, Eva whose sympathetic concerns for Carol boosted him when he needed it most. An extra special thanks to Carol's cousin, Lani Laviolette, who introduced him to his beloved Carol when all three worked at Cariboo College those many years ago.
Carol didn't wish for any services or memorial events. We ask you to remember her kindly and often as well. And if you can, please donate to the Alzheimer's Society of BC, 828 W. 8th Avenue, Suite Carol was predeceased by her parents, J.W. “Bill” and Hazel 300, Vancouve,r BC, V5Z 1E2 or Haines her second son, Cory, several aunts and uncles, and alzheimer.ca/bc/en/takeniece, baby Julie Hansen. Carol's brother in law, Ted Hansen, action/donate in memory of Carol recently succumbed to Alzheimer's, as she did. Cunningham. Carol is survived by husband, Wayne, son, Marty Gaylie (Julie Dionne), and his sons, Nathaniel (Paige Badminton) and Joshua; her daughter, Natalie Peters (Rod) and their daughters, Nikkita Johansson( Brian) and Netanya (Evan Haulk); her granddaughter Jami Pilkington (Grant) and their boys, Hayden and Brandon and Jami's daughter, Hailey, and Hailey's daughter, Iola, the great-great-granddaughter Carol never got to hold. Also mourning her loss are Wayne's family by a previous marriage; Valerie Hoiland and her son, Tony; Elizabeth Cunningham (Larry Johnson) and her son Isaac Cunningham; and Richard Cunningham (Joy) and their daughters Zanne and Sarah. Carol's sister Nadeane Hansen, her four boys Robb (Betty-Sue), Mark (Margaret), Dean (Jacquie), Matthew (Juliet) and their families are in mourning along with aunts Leona and Yolly Wilcox and Mryna Hasbon (Peter) and their families.
There’s an angel on your shoulder Though you may not know she’s there,
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She’ll hold your hand through disappointments and fears, Standing faithfully by your side. In her lifetime this angel was strong and true, And stood up for what was right. In your life you’ll be faced with decisions and trials And she’ll shine down her guiding light. Life holds so much in store for you, So remember as you grow older, There are no heights you cannot reach ‘Cause there’s an angel on your shoulder. Bereavement Publishing Inc. 5125 N. Union Blvd, Suite 4 Colorado Springs, CO 80918
I’m Glad I Touched Shoulders With You
From Bob White’s Scrapbook There’s a comforting thought at the close of the day When I’m weary and lonely and sad That sort of grips hold of this crusty old heart And bids it be merry and glad. It gets in my soul, and it drives out the blues, And finally thrills through and through. It’s just a sweet memory that chants the refrain, “I’m glad I touched shoulders with you.” Did you know you were brave, Did you know you were strong, Did you know there was one leaning hard, Did you know that I listened and waited and prayed And was cheered by your simplest word? Did you know that I longed for that smile on your face, For the sound of your voice ringing true, Did you know I grew stronger and better because I had merely touched shoulders with you?
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I am glad that I live; that I battle and strive For a place that I know I must fill; I’m thankful for sorrows I’ll meet with a grin What fortune may send good or ill; I may not have wealth, I may not be great but I know I shall always be true, For I have in my life that courage you gave, When once I touched shoulders with you.
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theatre project seven years in the making will soon hit the stage, showcasing local Indigenous talent through a story based on real local experiences. Echoes of the Homesick Heart is the work of playwright Laura Michel. It is set to make its world premiere at Pavilion Theatre, running from June 2 to June 11. The play highlights the work of those keeping language and culture alive through their daily work. Michel’s storytelling revolves around an Indigenous family and draws directly from more than 40 interviews with those living across the Secwépemc Nation. “I think it’s a story that needs to be told because, unless you know Indigenous people, unless you’re friends with them and frequently go to their houses, you don’t really know how Indigenous people work or are,” said actor Chris Bose, who plays the middleaged character, Abe. Bose’s character is much like his real life: an Indigenous family man who works with youth and elders, often bridging the two gaps through his work. Not only does the play mirror his current life, but it mirrors his history, too. Bose said his parents were made to be ashamed of speaking their language at a residential school and, because of that, he never learned it. “Only when I got older did I start learning it again,” he said. Bose’s experience echoes Michel’s. All four of her grandparents attended the Kamloops Indian Residential School. All four later became language teachers. Michel said the play’s dialogue is mostly pulled directly from the interviews, though it is not strictly verbatim and the story is fictional. “Even though somebody’s words might have been used in the scene, the reason the words were used was because
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there were so many different individuals that had expressed the same thing,” she said. The play’s title was chosen based on the “echoes” Michel heard so often throughout her interviews. But the focus of Echoes is not on the shared trauma experienced by Secwépemc people, but instead on what comes next. She wants to highlight the work done by those working to reclaim and revitalize the nation’s language
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and culture. Bose said he knows how important it is to reconnect to one’s own community and culture and to have opportunities to do so. “Loss of culture, loss of language — sometimes it makes people angry, sometimes it makes people sad, sometimes it makes people hungry to learn it and want to reclaim it,” he said. The loss of an elder in an Indigenous community means the loss of language
and cultural knowledge, Bose said. Each is like losing an “encyclopedia of knowledge,” he said. The opportunity to perform in the play is something he said he values. “It’s awesome, man. To actually be saying these words on stage, to have an Indigenous-based play, I never thought I’d see it here in my lifetime, but here we are. We’re doing it,” he said. For tickets and more information, go online to wctlive.ca/echoes.
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n the spring of 1939, the Royal Family visited Canada in a six-week coast-to-coast tour by train, including a stop in Kamloops. The visit was a first by a reigning British monarch. King George VI, wife Elizabeth, princess Elizabeth (age 13) and princess Margaret (age eight) steam-trained their way into towns and cities. It would be more than a decade before Elizabeth would become Queen. Kamloops resident Rose Blades was six years old at the time, attending a oneroom schoolhouse in Brocklehurst, and among those chosen to be part of the entertainment during the royal stopover. Kamloops This Week met with Blades, who recounted her memories of that royal visit on the eve of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee. The milestone is the first for any British monarch and marks 70 years on the throne. Celebrations will be held beginning on June 2. Blades explained how she first came to Kamloops five years prior to the royal visit in a manner similar to the royals, by train from Calgary. She relocated with her family in search of new opportunities. “I was a year old and mom was carrying a two-month-old baby,” Blades said. “It was like 30 C below zero, but I learned how to walk in the Calgary train station.” Blades said her mother’s family was living in Kamloops at the time. She saw her parents earn a living, each riding their bicycles as they found work; her mom doing housekeeping and cannery jobs and her father locating a steady job at the Gilmore sawmill. And so, it was in Kamloops — where river, road and rail intersect — that Blades would cross paths with British royalty. Having heard of the royal visit to the River
City, Blades’ class was eventually chosen to be part of the entertainment during the stopover in Kamloops. Blades was among eight pupils chosen to perform a dance dressed in Dutch costumes, which were made by mothers of the children. The weather in Kamloops was especially warm that spring, as mercury reached 26.7 C, moments before the train arrived. Standing amongst the crowd of wellwishers at the CN Rail station, which is now located in the city’s downtown, Blades waited in anticipation. She doesn’t recall many of the details from more than 80 years ago, but she is aided by the memories of her best friend, Tracy Follweiter. “She said, ‘Don’t you remember you fainted?’ Blades said. “I said ‘No.’ And she said, ‘They put you in the tent with other people that had fainted from the heat.’” Blades recovered after some time in the medical tent, before joining her classmates for the dance. “I do remember this,” she said, “They were on a platform on the last car and they came out to greet us and we danced.” There were presentations from several other schools, before the Royal Family continued on their trip. Following the performance at the station, those in attendance walked or rode in cars to the Capital Theatre, which was located on the 300-block of Seymour Street. There, children performed their dance again. It was a long walk uphill for the girls, Blades recalled. “Tracy had new shoes on that were a bit small and it was very painful wearing them, but she persevered,” she said. Today, the girls remain best friends and see each other often. Their collective memories of past years bind their friendship ever closer.
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Share It Forward with Save-On ONGOING The non-profit Open Door Group has launched a fundraising campaign for the expansion project of its Gardengate Horticulture Program facility. The Gardengate program is funded by Interior Health and is a partner of the Kamloops Food Policy Council. The horticulture program helps those with addictions and/or mental-health issues. The program has been operating since 2000 out of space in Brocklehurst that is largely unusable during winter months due to lack of heat. With thousands of people from the community visiting Gardengate each year, the program is now looking to expand its facility. “People come to Gardengate to learn, collaborate, purchase produce and connect with the community,” Gardengate manager Robert Wright said. “Personal wellness and community wellness go hand in hand. Participants leave Gardengate with improved self-esteem, greater selfsufficiency and vocational skills that prepare them to enter, or re-enter, the workforce.” The space expansion will allow more people to participate in the program. With the new addition of a commercial kitchen, the program gives participants the opportunity to cultivate more skills, such as cooking, carpentry, sales, marketing and machine maintenance. The cost of the facility expansion is $500,000 and more than $150,000 has been raised so far. To find out more about the project and how to support it, go online to igg.me/at/ Gardengate, call 250-554-9453 or email Robert.wright@opendoorgroup.org.
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KAMLOOPS MOOSE LODGE DONATION KEEPS KAMLOOPS THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASSOCIATION RIDING HIGH IN THE SADDLE: CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM LEFT: Kamloops Moose Lodge 1552 member Jack Buchanan (left) presents a cheque for $1,000 to Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association executive director Ashley Sudds. The donation will help sponsor one of their therapeutic riding horses. TOP: Chevy, the Canadian/Morgan gelding is known for having an outgoing personality and a wild hairdo. Rider Avery Wilkinson and Chevy pose for a picture. Chevy has a great temperment and is a valuable member of the therapeutic riding program, aiding in weekly lessons for one of the riding association’s para-dressage athletes efforts to train and qualify for the upcoming 2022 BC Summer Games in Prince George.
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COMMUNITY Welcome to Kamloops This Week’s Art Page. All art submissions can be sent via email to editor@kamloopsthisweek.com.
This untitled artwork depicting Canadian soldiers and crosses was sent to Kamloops This Week by young artist Tavo Tagami.
This abstract artwork was created by Tysyn Ewalt, a Grade 5 student at Westwold elementary as part of the Young Artists Conference.
Abby Shu, a Grade 7 student at McGowan Park elementary won Honourable Mention for this pencil sketch entitled, Beauty Within in the recent SD 73 Young Artists Conference. “I chose to draw Aphrodite, the Greek God of Love and Beauty, after reading a reference to Aphrodite in my novel written by Percy Jackson. After, it made me think about the definition of beauty in ancient times and in today’s world. I believe in beauty within, and I am proud to be a female.”
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we did not breathe out. The lungs must be emptied of air before we can take in air. In a similar fashion, if we want the Holy Spirit, we have to abandon every other dependence and appropriate His sufficiency. Now, what are the effects of breathing? They are comprehended in this — what is in the air outside comes into the lungs inside. And the same life-giving properties get inside us. When we put the iron in the fire, presently the fire is in the iron. The effect of putting the iron in the fire is that which is peculiar to the fire becomes peculiar to the iron. The result of our receiving the Holy Spirit is briefly comprehended in this — that which is peculiar to the Spirit becomes peculiar to our own spirit. We find it spread out through the New Testament. In Acts, the atmosphere that enveloped the disciples was the holy atmosphere of God. They breathed it. They were filled with it. In Romans, chapter eight, Paul says, “The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death.” This breath of God that comes to us is, first of all, the breath of life. In the rest of Romans, chapter eight, we find that in the 39 verses there are 29 references to the Holy Spirit. He is there represented as the Spirit of life, teaching us like a baby to walk and talk with God. “Abba” is the Aramaic
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word for “papa.” And what is papa? It is the first infant prattle which can only deal with consonants and vowels that do not need teeth for pronunciation. Abba is papa. It is the Holy Spirit taking the child into which He has breathed life and turned the child’s attention to God. He hears the child say “papa,” and the little one has learned the dialect of heaven. As the Spirit teaches us to walk and to talk, He directs our spiritual intelligence to the right objects. That is spiritual-mindedness. Then the mind is fixed upon divine things, just as an affectionate mother turns the growing intelligence of the child to the things that are best calculated to awaken and nourish the finest order of thought and affection. We could follow it all through the New Testament and show that there is not an epistle which does not manifest to us some new and glorious revelation of what it is to have the Spirit possess and control us. The life that is impossible to us in the natural and carnal states becomes possible in the spiritual state. “The things which are impossible with man are possible with God,” and “all things are possible to him that believes.” If we have the Holy Spirit of God, His power is ours. Do not care about feelings. It’s a fact irrespective of
our feelings. In the days of the “underground railway” in America, Canada used to get the poor slaves from the south by secretly — hiding them in cellars, conveying them at midnight from one hospitable house to another across the land. One such slave had once found his way to Canada. When he stepped on English soil, he became a free man. As his train moved into Toronto, Harriet Tubman, herself an emancipated slave who had helped hundreds of them to freedom, went in and saw the fellow crouching in a corner. “Joe, you fool,” she said, “what are you cowering there for? You are a free man on free soil. Praise the Lord, Joe!” Similarly, when we see a person saved by the power of the Spirit, we realize that he has cast away all his fears, all his hesitation, and been freed by the indwelling, inbreathed Holy Spirit. “For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set me (him) free from the law of sin and death.” Narayan Mitra is a volunteer Chaplain at Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops. ryanmitra225@gmail.com KTW welcomes submissions to its Faith page. Columns should be beween 600 and 800 words in length and can be emailed to editor@kamloopsthisweek.com. Please include a very short bio and a photo.
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WEEKLY COMICS ARCTIC CIRCLE by Alex Hallatt
PARDON MY PLANET by Vic Lee
BABY BLUES by Rick Kirkman & Jerry Scott
SHOE by Gary Brookins & Susie Macnelly
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WEEKLY HOROSCOPES
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Owning real estate has been a wise investment lately, Aries. Your home may have increased in value. Now could be an opportunity to sell and reap the profits.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 You want to advance your relationship, Taurus,. The best way to do that is to have some serious conversations with your romantic partner. Discuss everything.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Rework your budget, Gemini. You likely have some home renovations that you want to tackle over the next few weeks, and now is as good a time as any to get started.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
Your mystique has others interested in emulating your style, Cancer. They can try, but they won’t be able to completely replicate your special nature.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Efforts at work have not gone unnoticed, Libra. What you have worked toward has impressed those who are in position to move you further along in the company.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22
Leo, you may be thinking about starting a new long-term project. Put your vision on paper first so you can map out your plans and see if it is feasible with your current budget.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you will be surrounded by plenty of people interested in social engagement in the days ahead. That is fine news for you, as you enjoy being out on the town.
Scorpio, they may not be on the top of your mind, but legal matters must be worked out soon. This is a good week to revisit your longterm plans if it’s been awhile.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Projects worked on this week will have a significant impact on your future, Sagittarius. You have a magic touch of sorts, so put it to good use in the days to come.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan20 Capricorn, relationships in your life are strengthened over the course of this week. It is because you communicate effectively and with honesty and affection.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 You are interested in health and nutrition, including certain nutrients, exercise programs or other forms of alternative therapy. Study up on the subject.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, artistic pursuits are piquing your interest, so focus your efforts on practical creative pursuits, like cooking or interior design.
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COMMUNITY BUILDER Someone who has taken the initiative to engage a variety of local residents in an innovative or new community project or event. The initiative may assist different groups to work together, address a gap in community participation, or result in a more inclusive, engaged community.
VOLUNTEER This individual makes a positive contribution to the community by volunteering their time to a variety of causes. They are dedicated to making a difference in several initiatives.
FRESH IMPACT AWARD This person has been in Kamloops less than 3 years but is already making an impact in the community in a leadership position in business, volunteer work or other community involvement.
YOUTH VOLUNTEER A youth that is 19 or under that makes a positive contribution in the community through volunteering. Someone who has committed to making a difference to an organization or individual.
MENTOR Makes a positive contribution by being a true leader. An influential counselor, teacher or educator that provides support or sponsorship. Demonstrates a high level of ethics and professional standards, is an inspirational motivator, excellent communicator, good listener and a reliable resource to the community.
COURAGE This person has risen above adversity or formidable challenges to become a success. As a result, they have had a positive effect on the people around them.
ENVIRONMENTAL LEADER Everyone is talking about the carbon footprint, but this award celebrates a person who is walking their talk, whether it be riding their bike to work year-round, reusing and reducing, and taking great steps in setting an example for others to follow.
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399
Make it easy!
Fresh Pork Side Ribs breast bone removed regular cut ./kg
/lb
June 8th Support
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BUY 1 GET 2ND
FREE
99 /lb
1
PRODUCT OF CANADA
388
of equal or lesser value
$
COMPLIMENTS Fresh AIRCHILLED Whole Chicken, Drumsticks or Thighs starting at ./lb, ./kg
Easy to prepare! Miles 25Bonus
KELLOGG’S, POST or QUAKER Cereals selected - g
FRESH CHOICE Oysters
when you buy 3
2
99
3
49
Farming scallops is a sustainable form of aquaculture.
4
99
297
KRAFT Miracle Whip or Mayonnaise - mL
399
/100 g
Scallop Medallions product of USA frozen or previously frozen
FROM BRITISH COLUMBIA
6
Miles 15Bonus
599
HROICTE
/100 g
Wild Alaska Sockeye Salmon Fillets previously frozen or frozen
DR. OETKER Ristorante or Casa Di Mama Pizza, Easy Pizzi or The Good Baker Pizza - g
of equal or lesser value
T-Bone Grilling Steaks cut from Canada AA grade beef ./kg
STARTING AT
399
when you buy 2
STOUFFER’S or LEAN CUISINE Frozen Entrées - g
ROYALE or Velour Bath Tissue double or triple rolls, Tiger Towel or rolls sheets or Facial Tissue pk
P
HÄAGENDAZS Ice Cream - mL
600G
or 1.49 ea
SWANSON Pies g
797 99
/100 g
PRODUCT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Fresh Wild Pacific Halibut Fillets
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5
5 /$
CRACKER BARREL Cheese g or Shreds g
13
49
4
2/ 44
Quick & delicious
TIDE Laundry . L, Pods - pk or Power Pods pk, DOWNY or GAIN Beads g, DOWNY Softener . L, GAIN Laundry . L or Flings pk
SCAN FOR COMPLETE FLYER
599 SHAW’S Ice Cream . L
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97
7890 123 4567 J UNDERWOOD CANADA
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KRAFT Peanut Butter kg or BEEMAID Honey kg
TM
SWIPE & SAVE
579
199
withAIR MILEScard
AIR MILES 679 without card STARTING AT
RESER’S Main Street Bistro Side Dishes - g
Pennette Feta Pasta Salad or select service case salad varieties
/100 g
Big format Big value
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NOW AVAILABLE
3
29
COMPLIMENTS Dips or Hummus - g
bakery
in Kamloops for on-line 49 5 shopping and curbside pick-up.
4
99
COMPLIMENTS Salads regular potato, creamy coleslaw, macaroni or other selected varieties - g
Strawberry or Lemon Filled Donuts pk
Voila.ca
3
5
FROM ATLANTIC CANADA
DIANA Sauces mL and Marinades mL, BULL’S-EYE BBQ Sauce mL
799
7890 123 4567 J UNDERWOOD CANADA
Collector since 03/19
TM
6
49
Fruit Sticks or Finger Strudel pk - g
withAIR MILES card
AIR MILES 699 without card
Fruitfull delights!
ea
Miles 20Bonus when you buy 2
SWIPE & SAVE
2
Fruit Topped Tarts or Cheesecakes
Strawberry Muffins with strawberry filling, available for a limited time
2 /$
79
69
COMPLIMENTS Fresh Pasta or
4 49 STARTING AT
1499
off Sauce - g or - mL
Try our
CHARLOTTE’S Gooey Strawberry Squares g
Go to
50¢
SAPUTO Shredded Cheese kg or ARMSTRONG g
COMPLIMENTS Muffins - pk - g Deluxe Cream Pies strawberry or banana split .-. kg
1449
BUY 1 at $4.49 BUY 2 OR MORE
299 ea
KRAFT Salad Dressing mL
MARINA DEL REY Wild Argentinian Shrimp, raw, easy peel, / ct per lb g or Atlantic Canada Lobster Tail - oz g previously frozen or frozen pack for .
to register
15
49
GROWN IN CANADA
Single Layer Shortcakes Strawberry, Fresh Fruit or Black Forest - g
16
49
" Fresh Fruit or Strawberry Topped Cheesecakes - g
14
safeway.ca 750 Fortune Drive, Kamloops, BC | 250.376.4129 PROUDLY CANADIAN
99
GROWN IN CANADA Gerbera Bouquet stem bunch
21
2/ or 8.99 each
SCAN FOR COMPLETE FLYER
Mix and Match choose from a large selection of cut bunches