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Job shortage not yet critical in Kamloops By Dale Bass STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

WELL, HELLO THERE! British Columbia Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon shakes the hand of Grade 4 student Rusky Fontanilla at Stuart Wood elementary on Wednesday, Jan. 30, following a school assembly. Guichon spent 45 minutes speaking and answering many questions from students. Also at the school were Kamloops-Thompson school district superintendant Terry Sullivan and Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar (behind Guichon in photo). Dave Eagles/KTW

As universities in the province sound an alarm about an impending job shortage, the head of Venture Kamloops said the situation isn’t critical in the Tournament Capital. Jim Anderson, who said he supports the universities in their quest for changes that will add to the work pool, said B.C. is not producing talented people fast enough to keep up with the need. Kamloops is not in a deficit position now, he said, thanks to a good labour pool. However, he added, there are some segments that are lacking. For example, one skill-set area that is falling behind in potential employees is in innovation, Anderson said. “And that’s not just equipment. It’s about managers, engineers, people in finance. People who can create new opportunities. “We’re not talking about someone inventing something new, but in advancing existing technologies for business.” Noting Kamloops tends to be an industry-based economy, Anderson said “attached to that is a certain way of life” that doesn’t always focus on innovation. “There is gap there we are attempting to breach.” Maurice Hindle, president of the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce, agreed all sectors that contribute to the economy “have to make sure we can support the growth that will be coming at us in the next five years.” He concurred with Anderson that the Kamloops economy is relatively

strong and expanding, noting he expects Domtar employees losing their jobs when one line is shut down will find opportunities in the community in other businesses that are expanding. The national chamber conducted a survey in 2012 to identify the top barriers to competitiveness and the No. 1 issue was a shortage of skilled trades, Hindle said. An update of the study is due to be released in February and Hindle said he expects that shortage will remain at the top of the list. Earlier this week, Thompson Rivers University joined with other post-secondary facilities in calling on the provincial government to enact three steps to fill what it says is a growing skills gap: • Fund a space for every qualified student to ensure 11,000 new student spaces in university, college and trades training in the next four years; • Guarantee students in need have resources to help finance their education, including grants, scholarships and improvements to student loans; • Commit to innovation and jobs by creating an Innovate BC initiative to bring government, business and post-secondary institutions together to build on the province’s research and innovation potential. TRU president Alan Shaver said the concern goes beyond simply skilled trades, noting research indicates more people are leaving the workforce in coming years than will be replaced. He said studies have shown demand for workers will exceed supply by 2016. X See KEEPING A12

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TODAY’S FORECAST Cloudy, warmer High: 5 C Low: -1 C

WEATHER ALMANAC One year ago Hi: 8.5 C Low: 0.9 C Record High: 13.3 C (1953) Record Low: -28.9 C (1951)

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T’S A QUESTION MOST KAMLOOPS residents have probably asked themselves at one point or another while crossing south on Overlanders Bridge into downtown Kamloops during the winter. “Who the heck does that?” The Guerin Creek waterfall on the rock face at the south end of the bridge is usually colourful when frozen, but no one seems to know why — or how, or who. Until now . . . Roy Rodrigues and his three kids — nine-year-old Hanna, 12-year-old Joel and 15-year-old Garren — have been colouring the hanging ice for six years. He won’t take credit for inventing the idea, but believes his kids have been the only ones brightening up the winter commute for North Shore residents in recent years. “To tell you the truth, I’d seen it done before,” he said. “But, I haven’t really seen it done since we’ve done it.” Rodrigues said the method by which his kids colour the ice has changed over the years. At first, they went at it with a mix of food colouring and water in spray bottles. Then they tried the same concoction in water balloons. Now, they put the mixture into high-powered water guns — something Rodrigues said his kids find more fun. The Rodrigues clan has only been out three times this winter, but the patriarch is hoping temperatures drop so they can resume their ice art. Rodrigues said it has to be about -10 C to make the colour stick. The artists don’t do their work under the cover of darkness. Rodrigues said the colouring is usually done in midmorning or mid-afternoon. “Sometimes people coming off the bridge will honk their horns or wave,” he said. “It’s fun.” Rodrigues said his kids are going to keep colouring the ice for the foreseeable future. “Absolutely,” he said. “They kind of consider it their waterfall now.”

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More Than Just Games: Canada & the 1936 Olympics The Kamloops Museum and Archives is pleased to present a new temporary exhibit: More Than Just Games: Canada & the 1936 Olympics from February 5th to May 1st, 2013. The 1936 Olympic Games held in Berlin were an important milestone in the history of sport. They were the first Games to feature live broadcasts, a torch relay and an elaborate cultural program. However, the 1936 Olympics also presented the world and the athletic community with a dilemma: should they participate when the host nation was Nazi Germany? Adolf Hitler was initially opposed to hosting the Games. Olympic ideals of peaceful competition, co-operation and equality between athletes stood in direct opposition to the Nazi program of brute force, racism and violence. In the end, the Nazis decided the Olympics presented an opportunity to present a sanitized version of Germany to the world in a cynical effort to portray Nazi Germany as a respectable member of the community of nations. Many were not fooled. Athletes around the world pondered the decision to boycott the games or participate and perhaps lend validity to the Nazi regime. For Jewish athletes, the dilemma was personal. Nazi policies were brutally anti-Semitic and worsening with each passing week. More Than Just Games addresses Nazi policies, the boycott debate and the reactions of individual Canadian athletes. The exhibit examines how an apolitical sporting event can be manipulated to serve purely political ends. More Than Just Games addresses these issues from a unique Canadian perspective. More Than Just Games: Canada &the 1936 Olympics was produced by the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre. For more information please call the museum at 250- 8283576.

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Snow Removal

Regular Council Meeting Feb 5, 1:30 pm

Development & Engineering Services Corporate Services & Community Safety Feb 5, 7 pm Parkside Lounge, Interior Savings Centre, 300 Lorne St

Bring your own bike and bike trainer, or rent a trainer or spin bike. Rides will be 6, 4 or 2 hours and all riders will finish together, led by local Olympian Catharine Pendrel.

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Registration Fees: $50/Adult, $25/Youth (13-18yrs), Kids are free.

Other Properties Every person/occupier of real property is required to remove snow, ice or rubbish on any sidewalk adjoining the land or premises no later than 10 am each day (except Sunday).

Agriculture Advisory Committee Feb 7, 9 am Development Services Boardroom, 105 Seymour St Social Planning Council Feb 13, 5 pm Development Services Boardroom, 105 Seymour St Heritage Commission Feb 13, 5:30 pm Museum, 207 Seymour St Arts Commission Feb 18, 4:45 pm 2nd Floor Boardroom, City Hall Regular Council Meeting Feb 19, 1:30 pm Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel Feb 26, 11:30 am Council Chambers Regular City Council meetings are broadcast on Shaw Cable as follows: Wed and Sat at 11am and Sun at 7pm. Council meetings can also be viewed online at: kamloops.ca/webcast Meeting schedule is available at kamloops.ca/council Reminder that City Hall will be closed on Mon, Feb 11 for the new Family Day statuatory holiday.

Final Deliberations Apr 9, 9 am Council Chambers Each budget meeting will be posted to the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website within 48 hours. Shaw Cable Broadcasts Meeting Air Time Jan 29 Feb 3 - 11 am Feb 5 Feb 10 - 11 am Mar 12 Mar 17 - 11 am Apr 9 Apr 14 - 11 am

Notes "myKamloops" myKamloops is the City's first smartphone app, available for iPhones, Blackberries, Androids and Windows Phones. Use myKamloops to notify City crews and create a call for service for graffiti, potholes, fallen trees, over flowing garbage cans, snow issues, and other similar incidents. Visit www.kamloops.ca/mobileapp. Indoor GranFondo Kamloops Indoor GranFondo & Family Festival will be held on the new Family Day Weekend: Sun Feb 10 at the TCC at 10 am. Proceeds go to the MS Society.

Entertainment, cycling videos, instructor led workouts, door prizes, celebrity challenges, and much more! All-day family and youth activities will be available such as KidZone with supervised activities. There will also be a post-ride social event. For more info and to register visit: www.kamloopsgranfondo.ca Proposed Emergency Water Supply The City has taken a number of steps to safeguard the quality of water supplied to City water utility customers. To view these steps and for additional information, visit: www.kamloops.ca/environment/water -emergencyintake.shtml

Snow Removal Reminder The City would like to remind residents and businesses to remove snow and ice from the sidewalks that border your property.

City Properties Kamloops Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services staff are responsible for maintaining snow and ice control on municipal properties. Municipal properties consist of public buildings, parks, community centres and walkways. Priorities for snow and ice control on municipal properties is governed by Council Policy PRS-13. For more information call 250-828-3461.

Did you know... In 2012, Kamloops hosted 110 tournaments with an economic spinoff of $11.5 million.

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The Kamloops Naturalist club held a nature walk in Riverside Park recently for those interested in knowing more about the club and its efforts. Club member Rick Howie (center) led the walk and also brought grain for those interested in feeding the wintering waterfowl that were more than willing to come close for the tasty snack. For more information, go online to kamloopsnaturalistclub.com. George Wycherley/KTW

Residents sniff out odour-control request as budget meetings continue By Andrea Klassen STAFF REPORTER andrea@kamloopsthisweek.com

Something smells rotten on Lorne Street and area residents were out in force at Kamloops’ second public-budget consultation meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 29. For several years, residents at Park Place have complained of a foul odour emanating from the Lorne Street sewer lift station, but the city’s efforts to deal with the issue have so far failed. An odour-control bed, which would fix the smell, is in this year’s budget as a supplemental item, which council must choose to approve or cut following its community-feedback period. It would cost $340,000. Of the approximately 60 people who entered Interior Savings Centre for the budget discussion, this time focused on public works, many appeared to have an interest in seeing the odourcontrol bed get approved. Park Place resident Debbie Taylor said the smell has become difficult to live alongside. “Without getting too graphic, the smell that comes from our system smells like very bad

plumbing and I ask you to consider the health effects for residents that live in this building,” she said. Another resident called the smell “truly embarrassing” for property owners and residents who come to the area to show off Riverside Park and the Rivers Trail to visitors. Taylor agreed. “We have the Rivers Trail, which is the perfect walking, jogging area for many people, and they cannot help but be taken by the smell that comes from the poor system we have in place at Lorne Street,” she said. Another supplemental item got a boost from Finlay Avenue resident Steve Garner. Garner asked the city to put at least one streetlight on the Juniper Heights road. Council has the option to approve up to two lights at a combined cost of $25,000. “We’re a dead-end street, we have no lights and we’re in the shadow of a hill that blocks the lights on the nearest street, Qu’Appelle [Boulevard],” he said. “We would be happy to have

just one light. One light, that’s all we ask for. We ask the council when you’re looking at this, if you can’t see it as a priority, can you give us some reasons why the flowers and all the nice-tohaves make it ahead of the safety brought on by streetlights?” Others questioned the city on the costs of the Valleyview bike overpass, a pesky pothole on Overlanders Bridge and whether it might be worth raising the Tranquille Road overpass to avoid another long shutdown if a truck runs into it, as one did last summer. Public-works staff said the pothole is on the list to patch as soon as weather conditions improve, while former public works director David Duckworth said the city is looking at adding more warning signs in advance of the overpass, but raising its height would likely lead to another “traffic nightmare.” The city’s final budget-discussion evening will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at ISC and features presentations from development and engineering services and the corporate services and community safety departments.

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As expected, the Kamloops-Thompson board of education approved a recommendation this week that will move a hungry-child initiative a step closer to implementation. The Rotary Club of Kamloops pitched the initiative to the school district in December. This week, the board adopted a recommendation from Karl deBruijn, assistant superintendent of education, that family dinners be scheduled for Feb. 13 and Feb. 27, March 13 and March 27 and April 10 and April 24. The dinners will be served in the NorKam secondary cafeteria at 7 p.m. Trustee Cara McKelvey questioned the timing, noting families often need to feed their children before 7 p.m. Rotary president Christopher Seguin said the challenge is to give volunteers enough time to get to the school after work, but he’s hoping they can start serving dinner by 5:30 p.m. Seguin said there will be board games and other activities available for families to take part in after eating. In response to questions about how the meals would be characterized and advertised, Seguin said they will be promoted as family meals that anyone can attend — although the motivation for creating them is to ensure hungry children get fed. Rotary is hoping to see 30 to 50 families take part and anticipates the program will grow from there. The school district will provide the venue for free and the service club will provide the food, volunteers to prepare and serve the meals and cleanup. NorKam chef Scott Roberts has offered to help with the first meal to familiarize volunteers with procedures. The report from deBruijn recommended a

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SULLIVAN HEADS B.C. ASSOCIATION Terry Sullivan has been elected president of the British Columbia School Superintendents Association. The organization represents school superintendents — Sullivan holds that position in the Kamloops-Thompson School District — as well as assistant superintendents, directors of instruction and other senior executives in the province’s 60 school districts. The association focuses on professional development, creating programs to address issues in education and new technologies.

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after Hellyar’s departure found 42 places the organization could improve its strategic planning and management. “Normally, you do a governance review, you have six or eight things you must change or review. We had 42,” he said. Hellyar had reportedly also clashed with the gay community in the area, most notably in 2008 when the West End BIA took down rainbow flags in the Davie Village so it could promote a triathlon championship it was co-hosting. NSBIA president Lynda Douglas said her organization’s hiring committee viewed Hellyar’s departure as a case of board priorities changing in Vancouver. “There was no controversy or perceived controversy from the hiring committee’s point of view,” she said. Douglas told KTW Hellyar’s references were all from past board members at the West End

Parked vehicles were the target at 1040 Talasa Ct. in Sun Rivers overnight on Monday, Jan. 28, with at least 10 vehicles broken into in an underground parkade and items stolen. In addition, a 2009 Vokswagen Rabbit with B.C. licence plate 346SMJ was stolen from a parking

BIA, noting all were positive. “I know there was a change of board and a change of presidency and it sounded like a change of direction,” she said. Douglas said the NSBIA looked at five candidates to fill the general manage position and interviewed two. Hellyar, who had helmed the West End BIA since its formation in 2007, got the job on enthusiasm and experience, Douglas said. “I definitely look forward to bringing back that vibrant energy that the North Shore deserves,” Douglas said. “She understands how to work with diverse groups of people. It’s fabulous.” Douglas said Hellyar was not available to speak to the media at this time. The NSBIA will hold a meetand-greet session with its new general manager on Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Holiday In, 675 Tranquille Rd., before its annual general meeting.

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WROTE A STORY ONCE about a woman who had been hired as a plumber. This was big news at the time — and that time was 1978. The predominantly male newsroom where I was working offered up some truly sexist remarks about the assignment, but I thought it was a cool reality that a woman had bucked the trend and was willing to talk about it. Note, however, that this happened 35 years ago, the same year the Canadian Human Rights Act came into effect and prohibited discrimination on the basis of gender in employment in the federal jurisdiction. So, it could rightly be seen that a female plumber was newsworthy. Now that it’s 2013, however, do we really need to celebrate a new female premier in the country? That’s what the CBC did on the night Kathleen Wynne won the leadership of the Ontario Liberals. It’s not like it’s a small group of politicians. Pauline Marois is head of Quebec. Alison Redford is the woman in charge of Alberta, who has been tussling with B.C. Premier Christy Clark the last several months about the environment. Kathy Dunderdale is premier at the opposite end of the country, in Newfoundland and Labrador. Eva Aariak is premier of Nunavut. There were plenty of women at the head of the political table in years past, from Rita Johnson in 1991 to Kim Campbell, who made it to that big head spot when — for however short her term was — she was prime minister in 1993.

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LEVEL Sometimes I wonder if one of the reasons we celebrate the success of a woman is because we keep doing it. Rather than actually doing what we told ourselves decades ago we wanted as women — to be accepted for who we are and what we can do — we marvel when we are accepted for who we are and what we can do. There are times when we should say, “Wow. Look what just happened. Isn’t it wonderful?” I think most people knew there would be a black president in the U.S. one day, but seeing it happen was remarkable and worth taking a moment to focus on what a social statement it was. Do we need to do it if there’s another black president? I don’t think so. Do we need to do it should Hillary Clinton become the first female president? Of course we do, simply because she would be the first. But, after that, let it go. It’s not novel. It’s what we wanted. Years ago, in that same newsroom, I applied for a transfer to the editorialwriting area. Things had changed; there had been

More money is being earned by fewer people. According to Statistics Canada, 10.6 per cent of the country’s income is now earned by the top one per cent of those who filed tax returns in 2010. The median income for those top earners is almost 10 times higher than the median income for the remaining 99 per cent. This disparity between the haves and the rest of society was the fuel for last year’s Occupy movement that spread around the world from Wall Street. It is a component of the First Nations’ Idle No More protests to reclaim their portion of Canada’s enormous wealth of natural resources, pumped and excavated from lands that once belonged to them. The gap between rich and poor has fired protest and unrest for as long as there’s been currency. Just ask the French, who disposed their monarchy when the population could no longer afford bread because of onerous taxes. In fact, Canada’s not doing too badly when it comes to dispersing income, ranking somewhere in the middle of the rest of the world. According to the Gini Index, a measure of income dispersion developed by an Italian statistician and sociologist in which a coefficient of zero means everyone has exactly the same income and one means all the wealth within a country is held by one person, Canada’s coefficient is .688. That’s lower than countries like Brazil (.784), the United States (.801) and Switzerland (.803). But, it’s higher than the Netherlands (.650), Belgium (.662) and Germany (.667). The country with the most equal distribution of income in the world, according its Gini coefficient of .547, is Japan. Of course, all those statistics are meaningless the next time you check your bank statement. That’s the true measure of wealth distribution. Somehow, it’s never enough.

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a directive from the executive offices to fast-track women into higher positions. I knew of it because my then-editor called me into his office, told me I had been identified as a female who could be promoted, but that I needed to start wearing more business attire. Becoming head of the employees’ association likely stifled that part of the promotion curve, since other female colleagues were promoted into senior positions and I continued as a reporter and copy editor. However, an opening occurred for an editorial writer/columnist and I was encouraged by others in the newsroom to apply. That application was greeted by a written “no thanks,” but a verbal “You’re not a good enough feminist” explanation. Apparently, being married and having children was enough to lose the label I thought my beliefs and actions had earned. Back then, there was a need to define feminism and women’s success and, now, decades later, that need seems to continue to exist in some fronts. The fact it became the driving point of the CBC coverage of Wynne’s election, however, is shameful. If anything, a newscast that features women in senior roles should realize there’s nothing strange about it. Yes, there are still areas where women are behind. Take a look at the service industry, for one. But let’s celebrate the victories there and recognize that, in so many more areas, it’s your ability that gets you ahead, rather than your business attire.

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Editor: Every so often, it seems defeated NDP candidate Michael Crawford pops his head up and writes a letter to the editor, always bashing Prime Minister Stephen Harper or Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo Conservative MP Cathy McLeod. Here’s guy who has so much to say about what’s wrong with Canada under the Conservatives. Of course, in his position he has no solutions. Until Crawford can muster enough votes to send him to Ottawa, he has zero credibility. He shouldn’t give up his day job. Robert Alexander Kamloops

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Re: Story: Liberal candidate Stone decries NDP ‘attack’ ad: “Todd Stone is a typical, self-entitled wannabe.” — posted by Gary Thiessen “The irony of Stone’s comment is that he said there was no content. “Another irony is his statement that advertising won’t work, yet his face is plastered all over buses and billboards.” — posted by Karl Koziura

Re: Story: Blues guitarist mourned: “Oh, wow. I lived with T-Plum for years in Vancouver. “He was not only an awesome musician, but a kickass roomie and friend. “You will not be forgotten, dear friend.” — posted by Ant White

Re: Story: A roundabout way to avoid collisions: “The FHWA has a video about modern roundabouts that is mostly accurate. “It can be viewed on YouTube by typing ‘Modern Roundabouts: A Safer Choice’ in the search field.” — posted by Scott Batson

Former NDP candidate Michael Crawford’s letter to the editor have compelled KTW reader Robert Alexander to weigh in with his thoughts.

City hall needs thorough audit, from top to bottom Editor: The city’s generous $100,000 loan/gift to Western Canada Theatre for upgrades to Pavilion Theatre is a slap in the face to struggling taxpayers who have endured cost increases on pretty much everything in the last couple years. A lot of people don’t have the luxury to enjoy even annual cost-of-living increases in their wages, as do city employees. When they say a dollar from each ticket will go to pay off the loan, I immediately wondered why the theatre

company didn’t have a dollar from every ticket saved up and how they can start now if they couldn’t afford to before. Will they raise the cost of a ticket by a dollar and then, when attendance drops due to cost to theatregoers, have an excuse as to why they cannot repay the money? Meanwhile, when local cadets asked council for a tiny loan for a new furnace, they were told to take a hike. Those youngsters could be the future military or police serving and protecting our nation. The city is bantering

about a three-plus per cent property-tax increase to make up for all the years when taxpayers did not receive big tax increases and to fund substantial increases in other fees and services provided by the city. Byron McCorkell, the city’s parks, recreation and cultural services director, claims he has no money in his budget to replace the roof on the Canada Games Aquatic Centre. Why didn’t he stash away surplus budget money to cover these types of expenses?

I would like to see the entire city get audited. If the audit proves money is being spent properly, city management can be proud and show us they are doing a good job. How are regular people living in this city on fixed incomes and employed by struggling businesses expected to feed the rich, who claim every year they cannot survive without cost-of-living increases? Kim Young Kamloops

Embrace ﬁtnesscare and let us be idle no more! Editor: I follow with interest the many demands for governments to produce more doctors and nurses for our health-care system. May I suggest we focus more efforts on the root of the problem? We need fitnesscare! How? There are many options. Start by removing all taxes from bicycle purchases. From the simplest tricycle to the most expensive mountain bike, no matter what you do on a bike, some combination of heart, lungs and muscles get exercised. Allow tax credits for gym memberships and sports fees for more than just children. Put lottery money into improving urban trail networks. Others will have tons more ideas than me. Let’s get going. Be idle no more! Tom Rankin Kamloops

KTW reader Tom Rankin’s fitnesscare proposal starts by removing all taxes from bicycle purchases.

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LOCAL NEWS Kamloops hosts the B.C. High School AA Basketball Championships every year, which bring visitors — like these Vernon Panther fans — to the Tournament Capital. Last year, the city hosted 110 events with 25,843 participants, realizing an economic impact of $11.4 million. KTW file photo

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Kamloops’ event numbers will hold steady in 2013 with a little help from 4,000 participants at the B.C. Seniors Games, which will be held in August. Sean Smith, the city’s Tournament Capital program co-ordinator, said he expects this year’s numbers will be on track with 2012, when Kamloops hosted 110 events with 25,843 participants. Smith estimates the events had an $11.4-million economic impact on the city — based on the assumption each event participant spends about $125 per day while in Kamloops. That’s down slightly from 2011, when

the city hosted 109 events with 27,878 people and an estimated spin-off of $11.8 million. But, Smith noted, 2011 had a number of larger events that boosted attendance numbers, including the Western Canada Summer Games. The event number doesn’t include partial-day events, Kamloops Blazers and Kamloops Storm hockey games or regular league play in minor hockey and soccer. “We do look at when those groups host tournaments, but when they’re just hosting league games, we don’t count that,” Smith said. “I know my nephew plays hockey and he’ll play Prince George on Saturday and then again on Sunday, so, technically, they’ve been here for two days, but it’s not

really a tournament.” Smith’s economic-impact figure doesn’t take into account money event organizers spend planning or hosting their tournaments — and he believes the $125 per day figure may be somewhat low. “We’ve been using that figure for about nine years now and, about that long ago, they estimated that the average sport participant in the large cities was spending $165 per day in the Vancouvers and Torontos and the Calgarys,” he said. The city went with a slightly lower dollar figure as an acknowledgement of Kamloops’ smaller size. “We’re not wanting to inflate our numbers just to inflate them, but it probably is time we raised that average spending,” Smith said.

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The last two of five schools closed in Kamloops in recent years should soon be busy places. Kamloops-Thompson school district administrators and staff at the City of Kamloops have signed leases that will see the city rent the former Westsyde and John Tod elementary schools. The city is working with the Boys and Girls Club and YMCAYWCA to turn John Tod in North Kamloops into a community centre. Its plans for Westsyde arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t known yet, said school district secretary-

treasurer Kelvin Stretch, but he knows all the space will be involved. Other schools closed when the school district went through its reconfiguration program to address declining enrolment have been in use for some time. Oak Hills in Westsyde has been home to Conseil Scholar Francophone, with students receiving their education in French. The districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s online KOOL program moved to the former Pineridge campus of Beattie School of the Arts in 2009, sharing the Sahali space with the international-student program. George Hilliard

elementary on the North Shore has a daycare provider, a music school and the Big Little Science Centre, which moved into the building in 2011. Ralph Bell elementary in Valleyview houses several day-care providers who were moved there when the district adopted full-day kindergarten and needed to relocate day cares in other schools in the city. They consolidated them at the Valleyview facility. Part of the Chase annex, also closed during reconfiguration, is being used by that communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s museum staff to provide space for res-

toration of artifacts damaged when the museum was hit by fire in 2011, Stretch said, and discussions are ongoing with the town council about use for the rest of the building. The rental agreements with the city are for $1 a year, but the municipal government then takes on all the operating costs for the structures. That amount can add up to between $35,000 and $50,00 a year, Stretch said, which is a saving to the school district. Having occupants also reduces vandalism and deterioration that naturally happens when buildings sit empty.

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Unionized workers at Domtar vote today (Jan. 31) on a plan the company says will minimize the impact of a coming line shutdown at the pulp mill. Domtar spokesperson Bonny Skene would not provide details of the adjustment agreement the company has proposed, but said it’s meant to alleviate some of the difficulties employees are facing. In December, Domtar announced it would permanently close its A-line mill. The line produces sawdust pulp, which the company says is less competitive than the pulp produced

from softwood on the mills B-line. The shutdown will see 125 workers laid off by March, 107 of them union members. Doug Cumming, interim president of Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada Local 10-B, also declined to provide details of the agreement, which goes to a vote this afternoon and evening. “I haven’t been able to speak to all the members myself yet. “We’re going through crew by crew and there’s a significant number of guys that are coming into work tomorrow that haven’t heard anything about it yet,” he said. “It’s better for them if they hear it from us.”

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children participate in bantam hockey, Shaver Shaver noted any steps to increase capac- said TRU’s tuition of ity will take at least two about $4,000 a year is not out of line with years to fully impleother costs. ment, bringing the Some univerprovince close to sities in Great that tipping-point Britain charge year. the equivalent “We have of more than to start talking $14,000 a year in about this now,” tuition, he said. Shaver said. ALAN “You have to Asked if the SHAVER be realistic about cost of a postthe costs of a secondary education doesn’t also impact good university education.” adding university stuHe noted a national dents to the workplace, survey in 2011 showed Shaver disagreed. 95 per cent of university Pointing out that he has talked to parents graduates had employwho pay up to $500 ment “commensurate a month to have their with their degrees” and

their earnings were accelerated in the first three years or work. Hindle said he would like to see more international students graduating from TRU stay in Kamloops, bringing their skillsets into the economy, rather than losing those talents to other countries. Hindle said it’s good the issue is getting renewed attention. “This goes into the future,” he said. “We need everything from MBAs and good business people, to the trades, to scientists and engineers in order to be able to maintain our growth.”

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Cause of Knutsford barn ﬁre may never be determined By Dale Bass STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

The cause of a barn fire in Knutsford earlier this month may never be determined, according to Kamloops Fire Rescue Insp. Dan Funk. The Jan. 2 fire on Running Horse Ranch Road destroyed a barn and a quantity of hay stored to feed horses

through the winter. Funk said he has looked at two potential causes — spontaneous combustion and an issue with the truck the rancher had just used to move bales of hay. The vehicle, a John Deere Gator, has not had any recalls based on issues with its exhaust, but similar models by other manufacturers have, Funk said. The recalls involve a situation in which wet hay clings to the exhaust and,

once dry, ignites. Funk said the rancher used the Gator for the hay, drove it to feed horses and then parked it at the barn and went into the house. A short time later, someone knocked at the door to tell him the barn was on fire. “So, I’m waiting for more information right now,” Funk said, “but, it may have to go down as undetermined.”

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Little shift in riding’s boundaries submissions from the public convinced it to keep the Cariboo areas in place. A change to the riding’s northern boundary that moves the village of Valemount into the Prince GeorgePeace River riding still stands. Canada’s electoral map get a review once every 10 years and, this time around, several of the provincial commissions are tasked with fitting new ridings into the mix. B.C. will get six new ridings on the rejigged electoral map, all of which are located in the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island. Alberta is also getting six more rid-

Kamloops voters won’t notice much change in the latest update to B.C.’s federal electoral boundaries now under review by the House of Commons. In it’s latest redrawing of B.C.’s electoral map, the three-member Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for British Columbia has scaled back its changes for the Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo riding. While it had originally suggested moving 100 Mile House and portions of the Cariboo Regional District into another riding, those areas are back in the riding this time around. In its report, the commission said

ings, Ontario 15 and Quebec three. The B.C. commission’s latest report was filed in the House of Commons on Monday, Jan. 28, for Parliament to study. MPs will now have a chance to review and object to the report. Final changes to the riding boundaries will come in June. On the map to the right, the brownshaded area is the proposed new boundaries for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo, while the grey-shaded area denotes the current borders. To view the map online go to http:// www.redecoupage-federal-redistribution.ca.

Social-planning grant perplexes Lange Thompson Country so the organization can plan and host the annual conference of the B.C. Association of Farmers’ Markets. TINA “I think LANGE any conference in this community that brings money to this community is a good thing,”

By Andrea Klassen STAFF REPORTER andrea@kamloopsthisweek.com

Kamloops city council has doled out its annual allotment of social planning grants, but one of this year’s recipients has Coun. Tina Lange perplexed. Lange questioned a $2,500 grant to the Community Futures Development Corporation of

Lange said. But, she added, social-planning grants should support the work of nonprofits in the city — not an event for visitors to the area, as the convention’s participants would be. City recreation supervisor Jennifer Casorso said the conference will

which total $72,000, passed unanimously. They include $3,000 for the Centre for Seniors Information to develop a fraud-awareness program, $3,500 for the Kamloops United Church’s Pit Stop meal program and $13,500 for the Kamloops Food Bank and Outreach Society.

McIntyre said he believes creating the two new representatives — one for graduate students and one for gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer and trans students — galvanized students to come out and ensure the positions were created. The meeting also approved long timelines for accepting nominations and voting for the various union positions.

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TRU student union adds two positions Two new positions will be on the ballot for the Thompson Rivers University Students Union (TRUSU) in March, thanks to a successful annual general meeting. TRUSU president Dustin McIntyre, himself a three-year veteran of executive positions with the union, said he was delighted to see 136 students attend the AGM on Thursday, Jan. 24.

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NICHOLAS Charles (Chuck) Nicholas born April 14, 1928 passed away January 24, 2013.

Arlene Sharron (Coutts) Rostron passed away Friday, January 25, 2013 in Kamloops, BC. She is survived by her children Janine McCurdy (Noel) of Calgary, and Ben Rostron (Catherine) of Edmonton, and grandchildren Nicole McCurdy, and Sarah and Alex Rostron, dear companion Kenneth Price of Dublin, California, nieces Gaylene Burkett (Tom), Jill Stangeland (Layne), Trisha Ledinski, Leanne Stote, former husband John Rostron (Linda), and cousin Larry Maloski. She is predeceased by her sister Lillian Price and brother Wally Coutts. Arlene was born July 2, 1940 in Regina, and was raised in Burnaby, BC. She moved with her family to Calgary, and later to Toronto, and then settled in Kamloops in 1992. Arlene took an active part in the community and organized events such as the Canada Summer Games and various national and international curling bonspiels. She was passionate about travel (including Africa and China), and in recent years she cruised with Ken to destinations such as Hawaii, Costa Rica, Panama, and Alaska. She was extraordinarily multi-talented and interesting, with many hobbies and many dear friends. Arlene loved animals, especially her cats. She was a crafter and cook, enjoyed lawn bowling and curling, undertook genealogical research on the Rostron and Coutts families, and knew the words to lots of songs. Arlene will be missed very much.

Chuck had a very fulfilling life doing a variety of things. From being raised on a dairy farm, to working at Associated Screen News in the movie industry, joining the RCAF, working at CPR, a firefighter and his favorite job - long haul trucking. He also worked on the construction of the Mica Dam and the Coquihalla Highway.

The family would like to especially thank Dr. James Howie, and Heather, for all of their help in the past months.

As per Chuck’s request, there will be no service.

A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Arlene will be held on Friday, February 1, 2013 from 1 pm until 3 pm in the Tea Room at Schoening Funeral Services, 513 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC.

He had many and varied hobbies from hunting and ﬁshing to woodworking, leatherworking, gardening, gunsmithing, photography and the great talent of being able to ﬁx and maintain anything electrical. Chuck is survived by Kerry, his loving wife of 42 years and their children Nanci (Darren) & Adam (Tiffany) and his children Shirley (Ted), Tony (Deb), Georgia (Bruno), Lincoln (Maureen), Mary, Margi, Michelle (Frank), Danielle, and 23 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Chuck is predeceased by his children Sharron and Joe Nicholas and his ex-wife Zora. We would like to thank all the staff at Overlander Extended Care Hospital for all the excellent care given to Chuck as well as their kindness and support.

Should friends desire, donations in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Society, Box 277, Kamloops, BC V2C 5K6 would be appreciated. Cremation entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service, 250.374.1454.

REINHOLT (RAY) HANK May 31, 1938 - January 20, 2013 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Ray Hank, aged 74 years. Lovingly remembered by daughter Roxanne (Scott) and son Darren (Bonnie), grandchildren Cole & Khassidy Hank, step grandchildren Taylor Kerr and Tanner Kerr. Brothers Dan (June) and Erwin, sisters Ruth (Roy) and Evelyn (Mike), also dear friends Norman and Diana Kopec, and many relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his loving wife Shirley, sister Ida (Roy) brother Charlie (Bernice). Ray was born in Bluffton, AB. He married Shirley Anderson in Edmonton on Dec. 10, 1960. In 1966 the family moved to Kamloops where Ray & Shirley owned and operated Cash & Carry corner store on St. Paul Street. In 1968 they moved to Paul Lake where they lived for 40 years. In 1971, Ray & Shirley founded the family business; N & H Contracting. Ray was active in many clubs – Elks Lodge, Rotary, & the Masonic Temple (Shriners). He had an outgoing and generous nature. His smile could light up a room. Ray’s hearty laugh & the twinkle in his eyes made everyone feel good. We wish to express our sincere gratitude to the staff of Ridgeview Lodge for their outstanding care. Alzheimer Disease took our amazing father from us. Should friends desire, donations to The B.C. Alzheimer Society would be kindly appreciated. The family will have a Celebration of life in the spring of 2013 when Ray & Shirley are interred together at Hillside Cemetery. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Schoening Cremation Centre. 250-554-2429

ALFRED “FRED” CARL KRENKE 1922 - 2013 On January 26th, 2013, Mr. Fred Krenke of Kamloops, B.C. passed away at the age of 91 years. He is survived by his nephews George H. Slack, Robert Andrews and Gunnar Slack of Kamloops, Thom Collier of Lillooet and niece Valery Langford of Vancouver. Fred also leaves to cherish his memory numerous great nieces and nephews. He will also be remembered by his long-time friend, Florence Dan. Fred was born in Kamloops in 1922, lived at Trapp Lake, then later, after the passing his father, ran their ranch at Long Lake. After moving to Kamloops in 1949, Fred worked as a sawyer throughout B.C. until his retirement. Fred was reknowned as a very strong man, able to lift a horse by it’s front legs. He enjoyed hunting and visiting the casinos, often travelling to Reno with his sister and brother-in-law. Pastor Don Maione will conduct the service at the Schoening Funeral Chapel at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 4th, 2013. Internment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. The family wishes to express appreciation to Dr. Zsigmond for his many years of care; to the ambulance staff that attended Uncle Fred on transport to Royal Inland Hospital, and for care prior to admission; to the staff on 7 North and 5 South; to the staff at Ponderosa Lodge; to Dr Rollheiser and to Dr. Eccleston for their compassionate care of both the patient and the family. Their kindness will always be remembered. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com.

JOYCE POCHAY November 10, 1910 – January 26, 2013 On January 26, 2013 Joyce Pochay passed away at the age of 102.

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Joyce was predeceased by her mother, sister, brother and beloved husband Nick. Left to cherish her memories are daughters, Patricia Johnston and Dorothy Osaduik. Sons, Barry (Jesse) Pochay and Danny (Evelyn) Pochay. Numerous grand children, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Born in Kent England, Joyce came to Sioux Lookout Ontario as a young girl. In 1946 Joyce with husband Nick and four children left Timmins Ont. for Wells B.C. in a Model “A” Ford. In 1949 the family moved to the West Kootenay and in l954 moved to Kamloops. Joyce enjoyed her home and yard in Valleyview. She enjoyed playing golf at the Kamloops Golf Club with the senior ladies group. A serious operation in 2009 ended her independent living at the Shores. She has been a resident at Park Place Seniors Living for the past four years. Mom had a special bond with her caregiver Cherry, however we want to give a special thank you to all the staff at Pine Grove for their care and compassion during Joyce’s stay. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 4, 2013, at 11:00 am in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery. Friends and family are invited back for refreshments at 1942 Cardinal Drive following the grave side service. No Flowers please. If so desired donations in Joyce’s name may be made to the Pine Grove Seniors Society at 313 McGowan Ave. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577 Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

NORDSTROM It is with deep regret that the family of Audrey Patricia Harwood Nordstrom announce her passing on January 13, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Audrey, a loving, caring, and generous mother, teacher, and friend, passed peacefully surrounded by members of her immediate family. Audrey taught many students over the years in Revelstoke, Lytton, and Kamloops, retiring from the Kamloops school district in 1981. She ﬁlled her retirement enjoying golf at the Quilchena Golf Course, singing with the Kamloops Happy Choristers, attending the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra, researching the family tree, gardening, and spoiling her children and grandchildren. Pre-deceased by her 2nd husband, Doug Haywood, in 1994, she is survived by son Laurie (Sandra); daughter Mavis, son Alan (Gwen), grandchildren Lauren, Mickayla, Brianna, and Caleb as well as many extended family members of the Haywood family. Audrey was known for her generosity, continually upbeat and caring manner and will be sorely missed by her family, friends, and many wayward youths she gave a home to in their time of need. Our world is a sadder place without her presence. Audrey had requested that in lieu of ﬂowers, donations be made in her name to the Canadian Cancer Society which she supported her entire life. A service celebrating Audrey’s exemplary life will be held at the Kamloops Funeral Home at 285 Fortune Drive, Kamloops, B.C. on February 2, 2013 at two o’clock in the afternoon.

After enjoying her 104th birthday, Olive passed away peacefully the evening of January 5. She is predeceased by her husband Art and her son Stuart. She will be remembered by her family, relatives and many friends for her enjoiyment of living. A service of celebration will be held this Saturday, February 2, 2013 at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 360 Nicola Street, Kamloops at 1:30 p.m. Tea to follow. Please join us.

PENNIES FROM HEAVEN I found a penny today just laying on the ground But it’s not just a penny this little coin I’ve found. “Found” pennies come from heaven that’s what my Grandpa told me He said angels toss them down oh, how I loved that story. He said when an angel misses you they toss a penny down Sometimes just to cheer you up make a smile out of your frown. So don’t pass by that penny when you’re feeling blue It may be a penny from heaven that an angels tossed to you.

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Have we seen victory in Mali?

S USUAL, A well-trained Western army has gone through a fierce-looking, but virtually untrained force of African rebels like a hot knife through butter. Two weeks ago, the northern half of Mali was under the control of Islamist militants, whose forces were starting to advance into southern Mali. So, France decided on very short notice to send troops and combat aircraft to its former colony in West Africa. Today, every town in the north of Mali is under French control and surviving rebels have fled into the desert. The easy part of the intervention is now over. It’s not surprising that the French military intervention was an instant success. The Islamist rebels, like most African paramilitaries (and quite a few African armies, too), did not even know the basic combat drills every infantryman in a Western army has practised until they are second nature. But, now come three tasks that are considerably more difficult. The first is to deploy an African Union-backed military force, made up of units from armies elsewhere in West Africa, to take over from the French. You can’t just hand the recaptured towns back to Mali’s own army, which is so incompetent and rotted by politics that it would promptly lose them back to the militants. This force, dubbed the International Support Mission to Mali, has the unanimous blessing of the United Nations Security Council. International donors met in Ethiopia and pledged $455.53 million to pay for this force. Mali’s many neighbours — it has open desert borders with seven other West African countries — have already identified the units they are going to send. But, it’s going to be weeks or months before those African units actually arrive because many of them aren’t very well trained either. French and British troops are being sent to train some of them before

GWYNNE DYER World WATCH they even set foot in Mali. In the meantime, the north of Mali will really be entirely under French military rule. This means there will be none of the looting, rape and murder that tends to follow the Malian army’s arrival in town, but the French troops are very foreign indeed. They are not even Muslims, in a country that is nine-tenths Muslim. They were welcomed as liberators when they rolled into the northern towns in the last few days, but if they stay for too long, they will become first unpopular, then

hated. That’s just the way things work. Once African troops replace the French, the next task is to rebuild the democratic government of Mali, which was destroyed last March by a military coup. The interim president, Dioncounda Traore, says he wants to hold elections in July but, behind the scenes, the greedy young officers who made the coup still hold real power. They will have to be sent back to their barracks before elections take place — and that will not be easy. The third task is to win the very different kind of war that now starts in Mali. Retaking occupied towns was easy. Now that the militants have scattered across the vast deserts of northern Mali, they will launch a different kind of war – a war of the shadows, conducted by raids, bomb attacks and assassinations.

Countries can survive for decades with that kind of low-intensity war happening in the background, but the only way to shrink it to a manageable level is to make a political deal. This is not impossible in Mali because the Islamist fanatics actually hijacked the revolution from their former allies, the Tuareg separatists. Most of the people in the north are Tuaregs, desert-dwelling people of Berber stock and nomadic heritage who are ethnically, culturally and linguistically distinct from the black African majority in southern Mali. Many of them support the separatist movement that wanted to create an independent Tuareg state in northern Mali, but few actually share the extreme religious views of Islamist militants. The two groups made an alliance to drive the Malian army out of the north, but the Islamists then turned on their allies

and seized absolute power for themselves. Their harsh rule was resented by most people, however, and so it should be possible to isolate the Islamists if the Malian government is willing to make a deal that gets the Tuareg separatists on its side. They won’t get independence, but they would probably settle for a large degree of autonomy for the north. It will be hard to get a new Malian government that is elected almost entirely by the votes of southerners (90 per cent of the population lives in the south) to make that concession, but the alternative is a long, draining guerilla war in the north. Was the French military intervention in Mali necessary? Yes, in the view of the United Nations, the African Union, and most Malians. Was it a success? That remains to be seen.

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E HAD an interesting question the other day: Are there things we do routinely or by habit every day that undermine our mental health in the same way bad habits undermine our physical health? What a great question. We no longer take our physical health for granted. We know we need to watch our diet, our exercise, our drinking and smoking and there are countless other ways our knowledge and behaviour related to physical health has changed during the last 20 years or so. What about mental health? We have improved in this area, too, but not nearly to the degree or in the ways we have for physical well-being. So, what are the top 10 ways we undermine our own mental health? Here they are, in no particular order:

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HE TRU WOLFPACK women’s basketball team took a huge step last season in making the playoffs for the first time in program history. Now, head coach Scott Reeves has his team primed to leave that footprint in the dust. “We’ve raised the bar culturally at TRU for the women’s basketball program, so that playoffs are an expectation,” said Reeves, now in his sixth year in charge of the Pack. “How far we go in the playoffs, that’s something we have to learn.” TRU is 12-5 on the season — eclipsing the high-water mark of nine wins set in the 20112012 campaign — and has already clinched a playoff spot ahead of tonight’s (Jan. 31) home date with the Trinity Western University (TWU) Spartans (5-11). Game time tonight is 6 p.m., as it is on Friday, Feb. 1, for the rematch. Both tilts — the last regular-season home games on the 2012-2013 slate — will be played at the Tournament Capital Centre. The Pack still have an outside chance of earning a home playoff game, but “there are many mathematical scenarios that have to happen,” Reeves said, and his charges are focused instead on tonight’s matchup. “I’ve really done the old cliché thing with our team and got them to buy into the one game at a time thing,” the WolfPack bench boss said.

There is at least one somewhat simple scenario that would see TRU host its first ever Canada West postseason showdown. If the WolfPack swept their remaining games — two against the Spartans, two against the Fraser Valley Cascades (133) and one against the UBC Okanagan Heat (5-12) — and Victoria swept UBC on the last weekend of the season, then TRU would clinch the Pacific Division and host a playoff game. (That’s assuming UBC is still atop the division heading into the final weekend after sweeping Mount Royal this weekend and UNBC next weekend). Again, the odds are against the aforementioned scenario coming to fruition, meaning the tilts against TWU will likely be the last Canada West games on home turf for three WolfPack fifth-year players — Diane Schuetze, Tracy Kocs and Jen Ju. “The fact I won’t play another league game in this gym is crazy to think after five years,” said Schuetze, who ranks among the nation’s best in rebounds, blocks and scoring. Reeves will be hardpressed to replace the departing trio. “Diane has worked extremely hard to get to where she is today,” Reeves said. “She is a great ambassador for TRU. Jen has developed into a pure scorer and is energetic leading for our team. Tracy always brings a competitive drive to every game. She has been very consistent in her scoring and

Taiysa Worsfold of the TRU WolfPack drives to the basket, with Jenny Lewis of the Victoria Vikes providing defence, in Canada West women’s basketball action at the Tournament Capital Centre on Saturday, Jan. 26. The WolfPack are enjoying their best season in program history. TRU is hosting Trinity Western University tonight (Jan. 31) at the Tournament Capital Centre. Tip-off is slated for 6 p.m. George Wycherley/KTW

rebounding. All three of our fifth years have contributed greatly to the success we are having right now.” The graduating players will be honoured, along with their families, at the game on Friday. TRU boasts a 6-1 record on home court this season and two more wins in the Den would help the Pack climb up the Pacific Division ranks. “We used to talk about how we should have a chance at home because we’re sleeping in our own beds, and we did all these things that were all peripheral things,” Reeves said. “Now, we’re talking about how good teams — playoff teams, teams that compete day in and day out — always protect their home court.”

Pribilsky bids adieu Kevin Pribilsky, the lone fifth-year member of the WolfPack men’s basketball team, will play his last game in Kamloops on Friday. He followed head coach Scott Clark to TRU from Simon Fraser University before the 2009-2010 season. “I have always felt that coach Clark has always taken good care of his players,” Pribilsky said. “He cares about them. I think that is really important. He always tries to not only make you a better basketball player, but a better person and human being.” Clark could not say enough about what Pribilsky has meant to him and to the men’s basketball program. “He comes from

a great family,” said Clark, whose team tips off against the Spartans at 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday at the TCC. “They did an unbelievable job of raising him. I think everyone in the athletic department — staff and other athletes — knows Kev as a person of character. “He is Kevin Pribilsky in the classroom, on the basketball floor and at home. His character doesn’t change. He is what he is and will always be that. People are attracted to quality people like that.” TRU (6-11) is still in the hunt for a postseason berth, but has no chance of hosting a playoff game. Pribilsky will be honoured before Friday’s game.

— with files from TRU sports information

The Kamloops Long Blades spent the weekend racing at the B.C. Long Track Championships, held at the Pomeroy Centre in Fort St John. The event was a qualifier for the Canadian Age Class Long Track Championships, set to run on Feb. 9 and Feb. 10 in Winnipeg. In the T2T 11 category, Jessica McQueen won silver. Competing in the T2T 12 division, Alexander Demishkevich won gold, Holly Antifay won silver and Dana Coulter placed fifth. Yolaine Kampman had a strong performance in the T2T 13 division, placing fourth. Maria Demishkevich won bronze in the T2T 14 category. Sylvie Lloyd placed sixth in the junior ladies division. In the junior men’s division, Kris Pynten won bronze, Dominic Villeneuve was fifth and Rylan DeBeeld finished seventh. McQueen, Antifay, Coulter, Kampman, Lloyd, Pynten, Villeneuve, DeBeeld, Alexander Demishkevich and Maria Demishkevich qualified for nationals. Darcy Ann Lawhead was fifth in the ladies masters division. In mixed funnel Division 1 racing, Martina Antifay won bronze and Vladimir Demishkevich placed eighth. Teagan Lawhead won bronze in mixed funnel Division 2 action. Meanwhile, siblings Sara and Eric Spence of the River City Racers were also in action at provincials. Sara won the women’s open title, winning all four events she competed in and setting a new track record in the 500-metre, with a time of 43 seconds. The record was formerly held by Sara’s older sister, Tori, who finished in 43.5 seconds in 2010. Eric, racing in the T2T 14 division, had two first-place and two second-place finishes. Sara qualified for the junior long-track nationals, to be held in Quebec from Friday, Feb. 1, to Sunday, Feb. 3, while Eric qualified for the Canadian Age Class Championships.

Nordic skiing,Viking style Don’t be alarmed, that’s just a bunch of Vikings on skis. The 14th annual Wells Gray Birchleg, a cross-country skiing event held this year on the Candle Creek trails near Clearwater, is set for Sunday, Feb. 3. Viking and Nordic warrior costumes are encouraged and there will be prizes for the best outfit. Participants will have three courses from which to choose, all with differing

degrees of difficulty. The Birchleg commemorates an incident that occurred during a civil war in Norway in 1204. Two Viking warriors on skis carried the son of their murdered king across two mountain ranges to safety. The Birchleg gets its name from the birch-bark leggings they wore. For more information, log on to wellsgrayoutdoorclub.ca.

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Interior Savings Centre’s roof was last seen soaring toward Falkland after the Kamloops Blazer faithful erupted when Chase Souto tipped in a Brendan Ranford wrist shot on the power play with 15 seconds left in overtime, giving the Blue and Orange a 6-5 win over the Kelowna Rockets on Monday, Jan. 28. Kamloops played Portland on Wednesday, Jan. 30. Log on to kamloopsthisweek.com for a game summary. Next up for the Blazers are the Spokane Chiefs on Friday, Feb. 1, at Interior Savings Centre. Game time is 7 p.m. Allen Douglas/KTW

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Pride of Logan Lake The host Logan Lake Jr. Blazers finished fifth in their peewee recreational tourney on the weekend, defeating Merritt 4-3 in a shootout. Jayden Sawicki scored the tying goal in the third period, with Ronan McGarry and Adam Johnston scoring in the shootout. Goaltender Isaac Elias shut out Merritt’s first two shooters for the win. Semiahmoo of White Rock won the tournament championship with a 9-1 win over Valemount.

KMHA WEEKEND (Jan. 25 to Jan. 27)

Brendan Kirschner (1G, 1A), Harrison Ewert (1G, 3A), Noah Bradley (2A), Sheldon Gerlib (1G), Carson Evoy (1G), Matthew Mariona (1G), Nolan Virgo (1A) and Carter McLellan (1A). Austin Krug and Adam Niles split time between the pipes for Kamloops in both games.

Nothing solved Winning weekend The Kamloops Midget A Mystix female team went 2-1 in weekend action. The club defeated the female bantam A team 5-0 behind scoring from Jordan Finnie (2G, 1A), Olivia Merritt (1G, 1A), Chloe Johnson (1G), Sydney Gordon (1G), Marcella Mondin (2A) and Shelby Danielle (2A). Sydney Carter recorded the shutout in goal. The Mystix then duplicated the effort with an identical 5-0 win over Prince George, with scoring coming from Finnie (2G, 1A), Brianne McCaffrey (2G), Danielle (1G), Larissa Kolle (2A), Melissa Brunn (2A), Summer Nukina (1A) and Merritt (1A). Carter recorded another shutout in net. Prince George then rebounded with a 3-1 win over the Mystix. Danielle scored the lone Kamloops goal, assisted by Mondin, with Carter between the pipes.

Nailing it The atom development Kamloops Nailers won a pair of games on the weekend, downing the Kelowna Hawks 4-2 and Arbutus 7-4. Scoring for the Nailers on the weekend were Logan Stankoven (3G, 5A), Jacob Proulx (3G, 3A),

The Kamloops Junior Blazers and the Kamloops Hurricanes tied 6-6 in atom recreational play at Valleyview Arena on Saturday. Scoring for the Blazers were Kobe Pavlovich (2G), Braidon Clark (2G, 1A), Joey Stankevich (1G), Luken Murray (1G), Brady Pawlachuk (2A) and Michael Baudin (1A). Bhavin Serown was in net for the Blazers. Replying with points for the Hurricanes were Elias Crawford (1G, 2A), Elias Newport (2G), Will Davis-Arnold (1G), Dakota Reid (1G), Joshua Rankin (1G), Michael Bishop (1A) and Ethan Smith (1A). Ryerson Palmer

The Logan Lake Jr. Blazers hosted and placed fifth at a peewee recreational tournament on the weekend.

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who went with Riley Woodland between the pipes.

Blow for blow The Warriors and the Oilers tied 6-6 in atom recreational play at Valleyview Arena on Saturday. Recording points for the Warriors were Jacob Haines (1G, 1A), Liam Campbell (5G), Connor Defoe (1A), Nick Kuhlmann (2A), RJ Gerow (1A), Hunter Haukeness (1A), Justin Baker (1A) and Rylan McCaleb (1A). Joey McKinnon backstopped the Warriors. Tallying points for the Oilers were Cameron Ryles (2G, 1A), Kaedyn Bert (3G), Liam Edstrom (1G, 1A) and Cohen Freeze (1A). Tye Kitamura backstopped the Oilers.

Struch leads Lions Adam Struch scored twice and paced the hometown North Kamloops Lions to a 4-3 win over Pursuit of Excellence of Kelowna on Saturday. Colten Moore and Steven Rintoul added singles for the Lions,

On target The Snipers gunned down the Legends 11-7 in atom recreational play at Valleyview Arena on Saturday. Recording points for the Snipers were Brady McCutcheon (1G), Ethan Dicostanzo (4G, 1A), Elessio Louvros (3G), Dav Dey (1G, 1A), Brock Heshka (3A), Adam Bennee (1A), Damion Foidart (1A), Ethan Gremaud (2G) and Rowan Chelsa (1A). Matthew Yon was the winning netminder. Replying with points for the Legends were Tyler Fernie (3G, 1A), Bryce Bertuzzi (1A), Millan Webster (1G), Kila Pigeon (1G), Michael Dagasso (1G), Kaden Giles (1A) and Colton Woitas (1G). Bryton Neufeld backstopped the Legends.

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include shorts and socks. The deadline for registration is March 31. The KMLA is offering free preseason clinics. Log on to the website for dates and times.

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The Kamloops Classic Swimming club is hosting its annual regional meet, the Valentine Splash, on Saturday, Feb. 2, and Sunday, Feb. 3, at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre. There will be about 200 swimmers age 10 and under attending the meet, representing the Okanagan Valley, Salmon Arm, Williams Lake and Kamloops. Most of the swimmers are new to the sport. Racing gets underway at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday and at 9 a.m. on Sunday.

Lori Olsen of Kamloops was voted by her peers the most sportsmanlike curler at the Scotties B.C. Women’s Curling Championship, which wrapped up on Sunday, Jan. 27, in Cloverdale. She was given the Kay Giles Sportsmanship Award. Olsen curls out of both McArthur Island Curling Club and Kamloops Curling Club. Kelly Scott of Kelowna Curling Club won the Scotties — her fourth-straight provincial curling title.

Gymnasts on form

The Kamloops Minor Lacrosse Association is accepting registrations online for all of its divisions. To register, visit kamloopsrattlers.ca. There will be no dropin registration sessions this season and there are early-bird discounts for those who register by Feb. 17. Registration fees

The athletes from Kamloops Gymnastics Trampoline Centre (KGTC) attended Winterfest in Coquitlam on the weekend. Miranda Kozub placed third all-around in Provincial 1 Argo competition, finishing first on bars and second on beam. In the same category, Kalea Matthew was first

on vault and second on floor; Kyla Liebe was first on floor; Brooke McLaren was first on vault; and Brooke Topolovec was third on beam. Ellie Parker was first all-around in Provincial 1 Tyro action, placing first on vault, second on bars and beam and first on floor. In Provincial 2 Argo competition, Chloe Macus was second allaround, placing third on vault, first on bars and second on beam. Bella Wood, competing in the same division, was first on vault and floor and third all-around. In Provincial 2 Tyro action, Emma Guertin was second on bars and Christine Strain was second on beam. Performing well in the Gymstart category were Marissa Colistro, Nicole Colistro, Ella Colistro, Ava Almond, Ava Barrett, Sienna Angove and Rebecca Wharton. The KGTC’s trampolinists are preparing for the Shasta Invitational, which runs on Saturday, Feb. 2, and Sunday, Feb. 3, in Burnaby. Men’s artistic gymnast Scott Nabata will attend his first seniorlevel meet in Edmonton in February.

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TENORMENDOUS What: The Tenors Where: Interior Savings Centre When: Friday, Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Range in price from $52 to $102.75, depending on seat location. Tickets at Ticketmaster, ISC box office or by calling 1-855-985-5000.

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Victor Micallef remembers the moment he realized how powerful the human voice can be. He was just a teenager, sitting in the audience for a performance of Les Miserables in Toronto with friends, when the music touched him to the point he felt tears welling up in his eyes. “It was therapeutic,” the member of The Tenors said. “It was just so powerful.” He has seen the same reaction at concerts he, Fraser Walters, Clifton Murray and Remegio Pereira have performed,

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when the combination of four tenor voices creates musical magic. While the Torontoborn son of Maltese immigrants started playing piano at the age of four, Micallef wasn’t sure about singing. “I love to sing,” he said, “but I used to get so nervous performing when I was younger.

“My dad gave me the big kick, though, and had me singing at church.” Music studies followed at two universities in Ontario, where he focused on vocal performance. From there, it was off to Florence, Italy, in 1998, where he planned to spend no more than six months studying with renowned tenor Franco

Paligazzi. Two years later, opera was his life and Europe was his home base. In 2004, Micallef joined the Ensemble Studio of the Canadian Opera Company and, eventually, the decision to join what was originally known as The Canadian Tenors. The renamed Tenors will be in Kamloops on Friday, Feb. 8, for a concert at Interior Savings Centre. Micallef said his group does more than sing opera; concerts include pop songs as well, albeit with the group’s own arranging. “We love to arrange,” Micallef said, “and we

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be dead honest.” Foster listened to the 16 songs being considered for an album. “For two hours, he said nothing. For the first five songs, he was making notes,” Micallef said, “and, at the end, he said, ‘I love it’. “He has a keen ear and a very critical ear and this was a huge step for us. We knew this was make or break time.” Fans range in age from the young — “we have had four-year-olds in the audience singing along” — to seniors. While they are each a tenor, they are also unique. “In the palette of tenor voices, there are so

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Interior Savings Centre 300 Lorne St. Feb. 2: Eric Church, 6:30 p.m.. Tickets $35, $55 and $65, plus taxes and service charges. Feb. 8: The Tenors, 7:30 p.m. Range in price from $52 to $102.75, depending on seat location. Tickets available by calling 1-855-985-5000. March 16: Billy Talent with Sum 41, Hollerado and Indian Handcrafts, 7 p.m. Tickets $27.50, $37.50 and $45. April 30: Touring production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, 7:30 p.m., tickets $57 and $67. Tickets for all shows are subject to taxes and service charges and are available at the ISC box office, ticketmaster.ca, livenation.ca or at the Ticketmaster outlet at Sahali Mall.

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p.m., $5. Feb. 2: Palantir, Honour and Devour and Finishymn, 9 p.m., $8. Feb. 15: D.O.A. with Sound City, 8 p.m., $20. Feb. 16: Blackberry Wood Band (myspace. com/blackberrywoodband), Weathered Feather (soundcloud.com/ weathered-feather) and Joy, 9 p.m., $10. Feb. 23: The Henry Small Band, 9:30 p.m., $8. The Blue Grotto 319 Victoria St., thebluegrotto.ca Feb. 1 and Feb. 2: Colt 45. Feb. 8 and Feb. 9: Frapp City.

Feb. 14: Burlesque. Feb. 15 and Feb. 16: Blackdog Blue. Feb. 22 and Feb. 23: Radio Life Line.

Sagebrush Theatre

1300 Ninth Ave. April 21: Randy Bachman. Tickets are $43.50, plus service charges, and go on sale on Friday, Nov. 9, at the Kamloops Live Box Office, 1025 Lorne St., 250-3745483, kamloopslive.ca.

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Alumni Theatre Feb. 28: Ezra. All shows are free and start at 12:30 p.m.

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1200 Eighth St. Feb. 9: The Squish with Dr. Fabulous, 8:30 p.m. Tickets $8 in advance by email to krisruston@gmail.com or $10 at the door.

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246 Victoria St. Feb. 2: Proud Animal (proudanimal. com), 8 p.m. Feb. 15: Oren Barter (listn.to/orenbarter/ bandpage), 8 p.m. Feb. 23: Sarah Cripps (sonicbids.com/ sarahcribbs), 8 p.m., $5. Feb. 26: The Boom Booms (theboom-

Cactus Jack’s Night Club 130 Fifth Ave. Feb. 1: Sweatshop Union with Def 3 and Ray Black, $7. Tickets available at Mountain High Pizza, 314 Victoria St., and Faction Skate, 1314 Dalhousie Dr.

Kamloops This Week salutes the winners of our Christmas drawing contest! This trio will enjoy some prime time on the slopes, courtesy of Sun Peaks Resort and Harper Mountain. Thanks to the ski hills for helping introduce skiing to Kamloops kids!

Hudson Davoren

Katie Korpan

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT A-CAPILANO SINGERS Lars Kaario directed the Capilano University Singers during a stellar Jan. 25 performance at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in South Kamloops. Dave Eagles/KTW

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Creative kids can put their stamp on Canada Post Kamloops kids have until tomorrow (Feb. 1) to submit their creation in the Canada Post design competition for the 2013 Community Foundation stamp. Children 15 years old and under are invited to submit their original artwork online at canadapost.ca/

stampcompetition. Submissions of stamp designs will be accepted online until 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 1. The competition invites young artists to submit designs that capture the issues faced by children and youth in Canada and that reflect the

diversity of Canadian youth, their creativity and their hopes for the future. Ultimately, designs should inspire Canadians to purchase a Community Foundation stamp and make a donation to support children’s charities across Canada.

Advance Public Notice Load Restrictions Pursuant to Section 66 of the Transportation Act, and to provisions of the Commercial Transport Act, notice is hereby given that load restrictions may be placed on short notice in the near future on highways within the Thompson Nicola Highways District. The district includes the areas of Kamloops, Savona, Barriere, Clearwater, Merritt, and Merritt south to Portia, Lytton and Logan Lake. Restrictions will be imposed as conditions warrant, with the most westerly and southerly areas normally restricted first. The restrictions will limit vehicles to 100 per cent, 70 per cent or 50 per cent legal axle loading. Overweight permits will not be granted and all term overweight permits are invalid for the duration of the restrictions. Trucking and transportation companies, as well as the general public, should govern themselves accordingly. Your cooperation in adhering to the above regulations is appreciated. Dated in Kamloops, British Columbia, this 18th day of January, 2013. Sherry Eland, District Manager Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Thompson Nicola District For updated information about load restrictions, please visit the Load Restrictions section of www.DriveBC.ca, or contact Area Manager Jeff Saby at 250 371-3856, or by e-mail at Jeff.Saby@gov.bc.ca.

Parents, teachers and caregivers who want to teach an important lesson on community spirit, nurture a child’s creativity and have them potentially win a $2,000 registered education savings plan, can go

online to canadapost. ca/stampcompetition for full rules and regulations. To learn more about the Canada Post Community Foundation, go online to canadapost.ca/community.

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Hired Equipment Registration Thompson Nicola District The Thompson Nicola District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is creating its list of registered Equipment for Hire in the Thompson Nicola Service Area for the fiscal year 2013/2014, which begins April 1, 2013. This area includes Kamloops, Sun Peaks, Savona, Barriere, Clearwater, Lytton, Logan Lake, Merritt and Merritt south to Portia. All individuals or companies registered this past year through the District Office in Kamloops will be receiving invitations to re-register their equipment for the coming fiscal year by mail by the end of February. Any individuals or companies who were not registered in 2012, but wish to have their equipment listed, are hereby invited to contact the District Office, either in person or by phone, to obtain the appropriate registration forms. In order to register, you will be required to provide us with proof of ownership documents, a copy of your current Commercial General Liability insurance policy and ICBC insurance paper (where applicable) at the time of registration. We will be unable to register equipment without documentation. Worker’s Compensation Board coverage must be active and in good standing at the time of hire. Only owned or lease-to-own equipment is eligible for registration. Equipment can only be registered in one area in any given year. Seniority is not transferable from area to area. The deadline for new registrations is 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 2013. Late registrations will be accepted, but may appear at the bottom of the open list. Note that there is no charge for registering new equipment or for changing or removing equipment information already listed.

Register through the Thompson Nicola District Office at: 447 Columbia Street, Kamloops, B.C. You can also phone 250 828-4002 or send a fax to 250 371-3848 to have the forms mailed or faxed to you, or register on-line at www.bcbid.ca.

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Little Love Song needs your votes Jodi Doidge is looking for some online love. Just enough to push her Little Love Song onto the stage at this year’s Variety’s Got Talent competition. The Kamloops singer-songwriter entered the contest, which has already chosen nine entrants to head to the finals. The 10th spot will be decided by an online vote and Doidge is one of 11 performers vying for that spot. It’s the first time she has entered, although she’s been singing and writing songs since she was a teenager. Doidge took her music to the public about a decade ago when she started to perform, although music isn’t her day job. It’s her passion. Doidge describes her music as a mix of pop and folk, but others have told her there is also a strong country influence. Once the 10th finalist is identified, the next step is to the stage at River Rock Theatre in Richmond on Feb. 9, where they will perform in front of a panel of music experts. Voting continues to Sunday, Feb. 3. To vote, go online to variety.bc.ca/talent.htm.

A&E The button to go to the voting link is at the bottom of the page.

Book on Broncos will be turned into ﬁlm Veteran Kamloops sports reporter Gregg Drinnan’s book on the Swift Current Broncos hockey team will be made into a movie. Sudden Death: The Incredible Saga of the 1986 Swift Current Broncos is the true story of the team that, in a game-day bus accident, saw four of its players die. The team rebounded and won the Memorial Cup two years later. Drinnan’s book came together with the help of Bronco defenceman Bob Wildie and Lessa Culp, the only female witness to the crash. Trilight Entertainment will produce the film, with writer-director Rob King (Corner Gas) adapting the book into a screenplay.

Festival is coming to Kamloops as part of the Kamloops Film Society’s series. The presentation is designed to promote the Kamloops Art Gallery’s current exhibitions, Western and Sonia Cornwall: Roundup. Three films will be shown at the

Paramount Theatre, 503 Victoria St., on Thursday, Feb. 7, starting at 7 p.m.: The People of the Kattawapiskad River, directed by Alanis Obomsawin; Smoke Traders; and Savage, directed by Lisa Jackson. Admission is $8 at the door.

Presents Artist of the Month

Yvonne Reddick Visit the gallery now to see one of Kamloops’ very own treasures! Lovingly crafted in the time-honoured style of the Great Masters, Yvonne’s paintings exude warmth and light and comfort. Why not come in and treat your soul?

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FRANK & ERNEST

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Have a bite, help Pat Tumbleweeds Neighbourhood Pub will host a fundraising dinner for Pat Lee, a 25-year-old Kamloops man fighting cancer. Lee was diagnosed with an aggressive melanoma last year, which has not responded to chemotherapy. He is now on an alternative-treatment plan that costs more than $2,000 a month and is not covered by the province’s medical plan. The dinner runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 10, at Tumbleweeds Neighbourhood Pub, 5220 Bogetti Rd. Tickets for the dinner are $20 and can be purchased by calling Krystal at 250-3197719 or by emailing makkevents@gmail.com. City of Kamloops

Activity Programs Please pre-register. Programs are cancelled if the minimum numbers are not met. Is Learning to Paint on Your Bucket List?

$51

This is a painting class for beginners. Judy MacKenzie has been painting for 20 years, and her work has been displayed in galleries in BC and Alberta. Materials are included.

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Parkview Activity Centre Feb 16 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Sat 204028 Drumming with David Milwain

$80 Ages: 9-14

Uncover your hidden drumming talent by learning the basics of drumming patterns and rhythms. You will have the opportunity to showcase your new-found talents through a special performance on the last day! Valleyview Community Hall Feb 16-Mar 9 2:00-3:30 PM Sat 204382 NEW! Nature Walk - Tranquille Creek/Rivers Trail

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Take a guided walk and look for tracks from our local wild neighbours. Sheep, deer, coyote, mice, and others are active through the winter. This walk will introduce you to the techniques of finding, aging, and identifying animal tracks. Meet at the Ord Road Dog Park. Tranquille Creek/Rivers Trail Feb 10 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Sun 202982 NEW! Armchair Traveller

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Travel around the world in the comfort of our community centre. Join us for travelling tips and tricks. You will learn about money- saving tips, popular destinations, health insurance, immunizations, culture shock, safety advice, and emergency procedures. Snacks and refreshments are included. Parkview Activity Centre Feb 12 9:00-10:30 AM Tue 202984 Xplore Sports - Girls Only

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In this fun, non-competitive environment, girls aged 7-13 will be introduced to a new sport or physical activity taught by a certified coach/instructor as well as a recreational swim each session. Your child will get a chance to improve her athletic skills while making new friends. Camp includes a NUT-free snack each evening. Parkview Activity Centre Feb 5- Mar 25 6:00-8:00 PM Tue 204138

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“Aaay, col’ drrrinks, fofcorn, chiffsss...” A vendor grins at me through the window bars of our “toy” train as it pants resolutely over a winding narrowgauge track. Snack tray slung over his neck, he is swinging adroitly from one carriage to the next along the footboards. My son Glenn and daughter Susan are with me as we chug our way to Matheran, a tranquil hill station that lies about 90 kilometres out of Mumbai. For the past week, we have been in the grip of the city, with its crowds, humidity and unrelenting clamour. Matheran, India’s smallest, but no less charming, hill station, with its sylvan glades and rustic trails, will be a welcome change. Founded in the mid1800s, Matheran, which translates loosely as “large forest on top,” has no paved streets or cars and, therefore, no traffic intersections or gasoline fumes. The only motor road from Mumbai halts at a parking lot on the outskirts of the town; from there, one travels either by hand-pulled rickshaws, on horse-back or on foot. The entire journey from Mumbai by train takes about five hours and, having switched from the main MumbaiPune railway line to the Matheran Hill Railway at Neral, we are now in

a tiny carriage sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with a young couple and their two children. The boy who appears to be about 10, peppers his father with questions, while his younger sister croons a little tune to herself as she gazes out of the window. At this initial stage of our ascent, the terrain is bare rock, interspersed with scrub and weary, stunted trees, their leaves ashen with dust. We pass a signboard alongside the track that gasps, “Ah What A Sharp Curve” and the train then dives briefly into One Kiss tunnel. The vendor has moved on and another face peers through the window. It belongs to Mike, a blonde-bearded American. He, too, is hitching a ride on the footboard, clinging limpet-like to the window bars. If our compartment wasn’t so cramped, he could have joined us, but he shrugs: “Aw, no prob! Train’s moving slower than a Sunday sermon anyways.” The miniature train sighs to a halt at a small station, Jummapatti, halfway up the hillside, and passengers get out to stretch their legs. The platform swarms with hawkers selling trinkets, bottled drinks, tea, coffee and snacks. A wrinkled old woman whines at the window and I drop a few coins into her palms. Her smile is toothless and ingratiating. On the final stage of its ascent, the train

snakes along a narrow shelf hewn into the hillside. Mike, no longer nonchalant about riding the footboard, squeezes his eyes shut. “Sheeit!” he says feelingly, “nobody told me about this!” Gripping the window bars, his knuckles like bleached pebbles, he is suspended over a sheer 1,500-foot drop of unforgiving rock face. The plains below are a quilt of green paddy fields stitched by thin, meandering streams that glint silver in the strong sunlight. The train takes a turn and, ahead of us, about a

Curve ahead! The entire journey to Matheran from Mumbai by train takes about five hours. Margaret Deefholts photo

hundred feet up, I catch a glimpse of the wooded plateau that is Matheran — looking for all the world like a head of broccoli sprouting on a stem of fissured rock. Soft breezes set the trees whispering, and the air feels cool and fresh. As groups of holidaymakers pause to wave and shout greetings, the train, in a burst of confidence, puts on a terrific show of speed. We steam into Matheran station with aplomb.

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FAITH

Bringing down roofs to raise up needy lives

OW FAR would someone go to help his friend in dire need or a crisis in life? The Gospel of Mark relates an incident in which four friends engaged in a challenging act that rehabilitated a buddy of theirs from a life of uselessness to one of all-round productivity. While Jesus was speaking in a crowded home one day, a listener jumped to his feet and interrupted him in the middle of his sermon. He pointed an angry finger at a wooden stick poking through the ceiling of the crowded home. Other leaders rose angrily to watch the drama taking place in front of their eyes.

NARAYAN MITRA You Gotta Have FAITH The sticks of the roof were breaking and an ever-widening hole appeared in the ceiling, spraying chips of clay and dust over the people below as they moved for cover. Within minutes, the onlookers watched four pairs of hands come through the opening, removing roof tiles. Soon those hands lowered into the room a stretcher bearing a man who lay motionless. The man was hurt-

ing in more ways than one. He was suffering from severe paralysis resulting from damage to the brain or spinal cord. He was incapable of doing anything for himself and utterly depended upon the help of the friends. But, his need for wholeness went beyond his physical problem. The story reveals he was also hurting spiritually and was a sinner in need of forgiveness. A closer look at the four men who brought their friend to Jesus reveals they were just ordinary men who had a friend in need of help from Jesus. How can these men help us in the work of bringing our friends to Jesus? First, these friends

had high-visibility faith. They really believed Jesus would do something for their invalid friend. And, Jesus began ministering to the sick man when he saw his friends’ faith. Their faith didn’t have any halo or a large “F” written on their foreheads. It was much more down-to-earth than that. Jesus looked at the hole in the ceiling, the chunks of clay and dust covering the floor, four sweat-stained faces staring down at Him and a man in need of wholeness at His feet. Now, that’s faith. Jesus associated faith with doing something, not just sitting still and mouthing sweet-sounding prom-

ises. We find the same idea in James 2:14-26, which states “faith without action is dead.” Secondly, we learn from these four men that their love for the sick friend cost them something. It cost them personal time and, perhaps, money to repair the damage to the roof. They also ran a high risk of being ridiculed for their actions. Busting the ceiling in middle of a high-level religious discourse is not generally acceptable behaviour. In spite of the costs involved, the men viewed their friend with compassion and said, “It’s worth it to get him to Jesus.” Finally, notice that Jesus rewarded their faith and love by minis-

tering to him. To the astonishment of the self-righteous scribes, Jesus pronounced the invalid’s sins forgiven. Then, Jesus underscored his words of forgiveness by restoring the man’s physical health. Faith and love, which paid the price, resulted in wholeness for a man with four faithful friends. All of us have at least one friend who needs Jesus. Maybe our friend is not paralyzed or living a life of gross sin, but even people in best of health, living moral lives, need wholeness only Jesus can give. As we think about our desire to bring our friends or family members to Jesus, let’s ask ourselves two ques-

tions: • Do we really believe Jesus can make our friends whole? • Am I willing to pay the cost to bring my friend to Jesus? Wouldn’t it be great if Jesus could see our active faith and minister to our friends as he did for the four men? Let us stand ready to bust a hole in any roof to make it happen. narayanmitra@ hotmail.com

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Preheat oven to 425F. Spread wheat bran and wheat germ evenly onto separate baking sheets. Place in a 350F oven, one at a time, watching closely, until each toasted (when it smells nutty and warm). In a small bowl, whisk bran and germ together with flour, baking soda and baking powder. Whisk together buttermilk and half & half. In a large bowl, cream butter using an electric beater until butter is very light. Add brown sugar and mix on medium-low for 2 minutes, until fluffy. Scrape down bowl. Add vanilla, egg, honey and molasses and beat until just combined. Working by hand, using a rubber spatula, stir in half of the flour mixture, followed by half of the buttermilk mixture. Repeat until combined. Fold in raisins and pumpkin seeds, then gently fold in chopped plums. Divide between 12 paper-lined regular-sized muffin cups. Place in oven and immediately reduce heat to 325F. Bake for 28 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. Remove from tins and set on a baking rack to cool completely.

Result: Gladden the hearts and colons of the fibrephiles. Please lovers of baked goods. Shock and anger unclean meat eschewers.

Family Potluck, Brunch Scenario #2: Bring basket of plum bran b muffins. Omit bacon marmalade. Result: Alienate the anti-dairy collective. Family Potluck, Brunch Scenario #3: B Bring basket of plum bran muffins, as p planned. p Assure anti-dairy collective that vegetable oil was used in place of butter, and vinegar-curb dled soy milk instead of buttermilk. b Offer schmears of heart-smart margarine. h Result: Offend sugar abstainers. Family Potluck, Brunch Scenario #4: B Bring basket of plum bran b muffins made with blue b agave syrup (which is i still sugar, is sickeningly sweet, but not i worth arguing about). State that the fig jam was made with half the sugar of ordinary jams, and is optional. Result: Make the gluten-free crowd feel left out. Family Potluck, Brunch Scenario #5: B Bring basket of plum bran b muffins made with blue b agave syrup and

gluten-free flour. Bring agave bottle and gluten-free label for certification. Result: Provoke vegans and chicken activists. Family Potluck, Brunch Scenario #6: Bring basket of plum bran muffins made with blue agave syrup, gluten-free flour and egg substitute made by soaking ground flax seeds in warm water until gloopy. Bring photographic evidence of happy hens, sitting in nests, strutting a yard with a view,

getting massaged and attending natural birthing classes. Result: Answer to organic and 100-mile dieters. Family Potluck, Brunch Scenario #7: Bring basket of plum bran muffins made with blue agave syrup, gluten-free flour, egg substitute. Attempt to halt uprising that’s occurred while trying to please everyone. Make a collage of labels that prove all ingredients were locally sourced

and unmeddled with. Sign name to collage and have notarized. Result: Receive Facebook update that a social-networking movement has broken out and has already gone viral. Upload collage to no avail. Family Potluck, Brunch Scenario #8: Serve what can only be called Frankenmuffins, with no spreads whatsoever. Result: Face quizzical looks from everyone else in the room who used to think I was a

good baker. Family Potluck, Brunch Scenario #9: Bring original muffins. Eat them myself. Share with anyone who agrees to sign a non-liability contract. Darcie Hossack is a food writer and author of Mennonites Don’t Dance (Thistledown Press). For past recipes, go online to nicefatgurdie.wordpress.com. She can be contacted at onepotato2potato@ shaw.ca.

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Skill-training help for TRU Thompson Rivers University has received $1.39 million in skills-training equipment from the provincial government. The type of equipment slated for new purchase or replacement at Thompson Rivers University — unless otherwise donated from industry partners — includes equipment such as a skidder, an excavator, a metal shear, a steam boiler and a backhoe. John Yap, the province’s minister of advanced education, innovation and technology, Terry Lake, MLA for Kamloops-North Kamloops, and Kevin Krueger, MLA for Kamloops-South Thompson, were at the univer-

sity on Friday, Jan. 25, for the announcement. “The ministry’s commitment towards the purchase of much-needed equipment for our skilled trades programs is very much appreciated,” said TRU president and vice-chancellor Alan Shaver. “Our programs have a long history of preparing youth and adult learners for career success in British Columbia. “This investment will help ensure our instructors and students have up-to-date learning tools so we can continue to meet the demands of industry with excellent graduates.”

Tommie gold for Kamloops builders Kamloops builders won three gold trophies at the Tommie Awards gala in Kelowna on the Saturday, Jan. 26. DW Builders won in the residential renovations valued at $75,000 to $150,000 for its Woodhaven project. The company also won in residential renovations valued at more than $300,000 for the Isfeld project. The Canadian Home Builders Association-Central Interior and Thompson Rivers University shared the top prize in public or private partnership for the 2012 training house. The regional awards are sponsored by the Canadian Home Builders Association-Central Okanagan.

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GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you only have one person on your mind, but this person may be completely unaware that you are thinking about him or her. Maybe you can drop a few hints.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you’re not one for accepting handouts, but when the offer for assistance comes in, it may be too difﬁcult to pass up. Think on it carefully.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, your trusting nature will pay dividends for all those around you this week, including yourself. Friends and family will appreciate your reliability.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, unwind from pressures at the ofﬁce with a little respite. A long weekend and some time spent at a nearby resort are just what you need to recharge the batteries.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, sweating the small stuff could cause you to miss the bigger picture. Don’t worry too much about minor inconveniences, and you’ll be happier for it.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, it has been an uphill battle, but you are ﬁnally at the crest of that tall mountain. Now you can coast for a little while.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you might not be able to please everyone all of the time, but that doesn’t mean you can’t try. Friends, family members and coworkers will appreciate the effort. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, conﬁdence when making tough decisions will inspire loyalty in those around you. Make these decisions carefully and explain them clearly to others.

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$ ST#12331A

13,777

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$ 2012 RAM 1500 ST Q/C 4X4

2006 CADILLAC STS 4 AWD

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2012 RAM 1500 ST Q/C 4X4

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Dave Jacobs General Manager

Steve Shreeves General Sales Manager

Jade Domenichelli Sales Manager

ICE-BREAKER MELTDOWN! 9

Naomi Watte Business Manager

John Misera Sales

Grant Dolson Sales

Jeff Mowat Sales

Bob Chandra Sales

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Bruce Blair Sales

Albert Groenesteyn Lot Manager

ON LOCATION AT...

MONDAY - THURSDAY 9-5:30 • FRIDAY 9 - 9 • SATURDAY 9 - 5:30

TIRE BLOWOUT SALE! MANY SETS AT COST OR LESS.

PRICES STARTING AT $99.00 PER TIRE. CALL WITH YOUR TIRE SIZE TO CHECK FOR AVAILABILITY.

Fuel System

95 + TAXES

GAS ENGINES ONLY. INCLUDES FUEL ADDITIVE, THROTTLE LE BODY SERVICE SERVICE, INJEC INJECTION CTION FLUS FLUSH. SH

Front Wheel Alignment 4x4 Service

89 $ 95 169 $

Ice Breaker

SERVICE INCLUDES: • Removal Of Front And Rear Differential Covers • Cleaning And Inspection Of Visible Axle Components • Resealing And Refilling Of Front Andr Rear Differentials Using Quality Mopar Synthetic Fluids And

Additives • Draining And Refilling Of Transfer Case • Road Testing For Proper Operation • Manufacturer’s Check **All Necessary Parts And Fluids Are Extra.

BRING IN THIS AD FOR FREE INSPECTION AND

RECEIVE 10% OFF

PARTS & LABOUR DISCOUNT ON REPAIRS. Other services offered are brake jobs, coolant and transmission flushes. Offers ends February 29, 2013

PARTS DIRECT: 250-374-8800 ROB FURER

Shop Foreman/Technician

DL# 5044

**Parts Extra

($44.95 value). No purchase necessary.

It's time for a mid-winter look over!

Service Manager

• Steering And Suspension Inspection • Manufacturer’s Check

SERVICE INCLUDES: • Setting Of Tire Pressure • Computerized Alignment • Toe Adjustment

FREE PIECE OF MIND 50 POINT INSPECTION

SPECIALL SPECIA STAN ANTON

EXTRA.

SAVE 150 $

159

$ SERVICE

INSTALLATION

DENNIS SMITH Parts Manager

SERVICE: 250-374-4477 WES ALLAN Technician

STEVE NICHOLLS Technician

KEVIN COLLINGE Parts Specialist

VINCE GODARD

TERRY DOWHANIUK Parts Specialist

Technician

CURTIS YAEGER

SCOTT EDWARDS Wholesale Rep

Technician

RON HILVERDA

GARRET SEMINUK Shipper/Receiver

Technician

WILL TYLER

DAN ANDERSON Service Advisor

Technician

BROOK MCCARTHY Technician

RENA WILLIAMS Service Advisor

TERRY ARMSTRONG Warranty/Reception

1-866-374-4477 ~ 2525 E. TRANS CANADA HWY KAMLOOPS B.C. ~ www.kamloopsdodge.com

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MONDAY - THURSDAY 9-5:30 • FRIDAY 9 - 9 • SATURDAY 9 - 5:30

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SIGNING UP FOR LIFE The annual — and very popular — Kamloops Luxury Bridal Fair was held on the weekend at Thompson Rivers University, with a packed house turning out to see all that is hot in the wedding sector. For more photos from the event, check out the gallery online at kamloopsthisweek.com. Click on the “lifestyles” link. Allen Douglas photos

We are very pleased to offer Nubar Infinity Gel (level 1) & Akzentz Gel (level 1) Training Classes

Too Much Time on Your Hands?

After successful completion of one of these 48-hour Certification Programs, you will be awarded a Training Certificate This class will be taught by Master Nail Technician Brandy Coull, who has over 14 years of experience in the industry. Students must recognize that to become proficient at an art such as gel nails, many hours of practice are required. After 100 sets of nails you will start to gain your confidence. After 10,000 hours of practice, you will be a master!

Class Fees are +HST

$1,799

A $800 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a seat in this class. The fee includes: Infinity Deluxe gel kit, Gelicure starter kit, full hand gel light, disinfection solutions, disinfecting tray, and Medicool student electric files. Class fees are non-refundable.

250.374.PINC (7462) www.pinkwithenvy.biz pink_with_envy@live.com 803 Seymour Street Kamloops, BC • V2C 2H7

Visit Us At www.kgtc.ca and REGISTER TODAY!

Why not Join a Class? Come in this winter and learn how to make your own

Bling!

“No Experience Necessary” Classes for all ages! For more Information or to Register Call: 250-851-0876

5, 10 & 20 week programs

Fun exciting programs for all ages: parkour, zumba and gymnastics, mini tots, gym and swim for pre-schoolers, high school gymnastics, tumbling for dancers and more!!!

Easy registration options: in person @ KGTC office & online via our 24/7 online registration system. system.

JOIN US CELEBRATING National Gymnastics Week – Feb 13 to 19

with national, provincial and local activities! For more information about programs, registration or upcoming activities and events go to:

www.kgtc.ca At KGTC ... Possibility Plays Here!

High Country

Stained Glass 653 53 Victoria St. • highcountrystainedglass.com

910 McGill Rd. Kamloops | 250-374-6424

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Providing Excellence In Montessori Education Since 1988 Helping i Children Child Develop l iin Harmony with i h Life if • Kamloops Founding & Authentic Montessori Preschool Programs • A passion for excellence • Character & universal values • Global Understanding • Service to Humanity • Full day program available • Afterschool Care • Subsidy accepted

PLAY BASEBALL

PRE-SCHOOL & KINDERGARTENS

. . . THE GREATEST GAME ON DIRT! Registration forms are available on the KMBA website.

KAMLOOPS MONTESSORI SCHOOL 920 Greystone Cres. 250-372-9945

In-Person Registration Dates at McArthur Island Sports Centre February 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd * 11:00 - 3:00 pm Final Date for Registration is February 23rd Registrations will be accepted after this date based upon availability

SAHALI MONTESSORI in McGowan Park Elementary 2080 Tremerton Drive 250-374-4264

Division evaluation dates and times will be posted on the KMBA website.

JOIN US FOR OPEN HOUSE & REGISTRATION! FEBRUARY 9TH 10 - 12 PM KAMLOOPS MONTESSORI SCHOOL GREYSTONE LOCATION 10AM - NOON

SAHALI MONTESSORI MCGOWAN PARK NOON - 2PM

ABERDEEN HILLS MONTESSORI SCHOOL 2191 Van Horn Drive, located in Aberdeen Elementary School 250-372-9940

UPCOMING EVENTS: WINTERBALL workouts begin in January. Basic Learn to Catch, Throw and Hit sessions will be offered for the youngest age groups. More refined skill development will be available to those in the Tadpole through to Midget age groups. Check the website for dates, times and locations.

KAMLOOPS VILLAGE GARDEN MONTESSORI EARLY LEARNING CENTRE 700 Hugh Allan Drive in the Southwest Baptist Church 250-372-9915

ANNUAL SPRING CLINIC WITH BIG LEAGUE EXPERIENCE Check the website for dates and times or contact the Registrar for more information. UMPIRE CLINIC - Anticipated date will be towards the end of March. Check the website or contact the Umpire Allocator for more information.

* not afﬁliated with the SWCB church

www.kamloopsminorbaseball.ca

Check out our new website & videos!

Providing recreational & competitive baseball experiences for youth of the Kamloops area since 1964. “Affiliated with BC Minor Baseball, Baseball BC & Baseball Canada”

SHITO-RYU KARATE

WWW.KAMLOOPSMONTESSORI.CA

Too Much Time on Your Hands?

Traditional Okinawan/Japanese In Kamloops Since 1984 Monday & Wednesday on the Southshore at Lloyd George School Children • Aged 7 - 13 • 6:00 - 7:10 pm Adults & Students • 7:15 - 9:00 pm

TRY OUR FREE INTRODUCTORY WEEK FEES: Children & Students: $60/month • Adults: $70/month No Contracts • HST Included Plus Association Dues • Family rates available INSTRUCTORS: Paul and Charlotte Robertson Instructors are certiﬁed by the National Karate Association of Canada and have been police checked.

For information contact Paul or Charlotte at 250-376-7551

Renshikan

Member of Karate BC, Sport BC, National Karate Association & Sport Canada

Why not Join a Class? Come in this winter and learn how to make your own

Bling!

“No Experience Necessary” Classes for all ages! For more Information or to Register Call: 250-851-0876

High Country

Stained Glass 653 53 Victoria St. • highcountrystainedglass.com

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Your community. Your classiﬁeds.

250.371.4949 INDEX

fax 250.374.1033 email classiﬁeds@kamloopsthisweek.com Announcements ...............001-099 Employment....................100-165 Service Guide ..................170-399 Pets/Farm ......................450-499 For Sale/Wanted..............500-599 Real Estate .....................600-699 Rentals ..........................700-799 Automotive .....................800-915 Legal Notices ................920-1000

Deadlines 2 pm Friday for Tuesday 2 pm Tuesday for Thursday PAYMENT - All ads must be prepaid. No refunds on classified ads.

Regular Classified Rates Based on 3 lines

1 Issue ..................$13.00 1 Week ..................$25.00 1 Month ................$80.00 Tax not included. No refunds on

classified ads.

*Run Until Sold

*Run Until Rented

Employment

(No businesses, 3 lines or less)

(based on 3 lines)

Household items, vehicles, trailers, RV’s, boats, ATV’s, furniture, etc.

Houses, condos, duplexes, suites, etc. (3 months max.)

*$34.95 + Tax *Some restrictions apply. *Ads scheduled for one month at a time. Customer must call to reschedule No refunds on classified ads.

*$52.95 + Tax *Some restrictions apply. *Ads scheduled

1 Issue...................................$16.30 1 Week ..................................$31.50 1 Month ............................. $104.00

Special: Add an extra line to your ad for $10

for one month at a time. Customer must call to reschedule No refunds on classified ads.

Announcements

Children

Employment

Anniversaries

Information

Childcare Available

Career Opportunities

ENRICHED DAYCARE

FAMILY DAY DEADLINE CHANGE Kamloops This Week will be closed On Monday February 11th 2013 for Family Day. Please note the following Classiﬁed Deadline Change: The deadline for Tuesday February 12th paper will be Friday February 8th at 12pm

Word Classiﬁed Deadlines •

2pm Friday for Tuesday’s Paper.

•

2pm Tuesday for Thursday’s Paper.

Advertisements should be read on the first publication day. We are not responsible for errors appearing beyond the first insertion. It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event that errors occur in the publishing of any advertising shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only and there will be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement.

PERFECT Part-Time Opportunity

2 Days Per Week call 250-374-0462

If you have an

250-377-8190

enricheddaycare@shaw.ca

Research Participants Needed! PATIENTS OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS

Employment Business Opportunities

Lost Silver pendant pink opal chip design Victoria St Mon Jan 28 250-828-3576 Cindy

~ Caution ~ While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in Kamloops This Week are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front. GET FREE Vending Machines Can Earn $100,000+ per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629, www.tcvend.com GIFT BASKET franchise needed in your area. Be “Your Own Boss” for the New Year! For more information go to www.obbgifts.com and click on “own a franchise”. Any questions? Email head ofﬁce directly through website or call (778)-753-4500 (Kelowna) TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 32 years of success! Government certiﬁed. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

Career Opportunities

Do you receive, or have you received, health care from a BC Nurse Practitioner? Researchers from UVic’s School of Nursing want to learn how you feel about care provided by nurse practitioners. Participation in this study means completing a short survey either by mail or telephone. To learn more and sign-up for the study, please contact Joanne Thompson Research Assistant at jethomps@uvic.ca or 250-721-7964 University of Victoria School of Nursing

Personals DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability beneﬁts? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca

Lost & Found Coming Events

Now accepting registration for Aberdeen and Sahali. Superior Care and education. Programs offered: 0-30 months & 30 months to 5yrs,

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We are looking for a self-motivated Journeyman. Must be reliable and ambitious. Willing to work weekends, overtime and service calls. Competitive wages and benefits. Please submit a resume c/o this paper: Kamloops This Week Box #1399 1365B Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops, BC V2C 5P6 or email to addtruck8@gmail.com

Truck Driver Training NEW!

Professional Truck Driver Program Funding is available for those who qualify! REGISTER NOW!

CERTIFIED ICBC AIR BRAKE COURSE

Feb. 8-10 Feb. 22-24

250-828-5104 School of Trades & Technology

your event.

Information ADVERTISE in the LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC The 2013-2015 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis The most effective way to reach an incredible number of BC Sportsmen & women. Two year edition- terriﬁc presence for your business.

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: ﬁsh@blackpress.ca

Medication Course Required

• Registered Care Aide • Recreation Aide • Must have Recreation Degree or Diploma or Equivalent Activity Worker Certificate • Class 4 Drivers License • Food Safe Level 1 • Serving It Right Certificate If you are passionate about providing the highest standard of care and support in an atmosphere of acceptance that promotes client dignity, self worth and choice we invite you to apply by submitting your resume in confidence to: Fax 250.579.9069 Email careers@thehamletsatwestsyde.com

Career Opportunities

Class 1 Company & Owner Operators Needed Run BC, AB, SK on a FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE! Do you want to: t 8PSL B 5VFTEBZ o 4BUVSEBZ TDIFEVMF t 8PSL B 4VOEBZ o 5IVSTEBZ TDIFEVMF t 8PSL B .POEBZ o 'SJEBZ OJHIU TDIFEVMF yPS UFMM VT XIBU XPSLT GPS ZPV 8F DBO XPSL XJUI PVS BWBJMBCMF PQUJPOT UP IFMQ DSFBUF UIF QPTJUJPO ZPV IBWF CFFO XBJUJOH GPS Get into the Driver’s Seat with a Recognized Industry Leader and Earn Big with our Comprehensive Compensation Packages!

Make the Move to Bison Today!

1.800.462.4766

Recruit@BisonTransport.com www.bisondriving.com Bison Transport is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity.

BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH US

Dry End Supervisor Funding provided through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement

The Hamlets at Westsyde is a revolutionary residential care facility which allows care providers to focus on residentcentered living and activities that inspire and support personal choice. We advocate the “gentle care” model of care and are currently looking to add to our team of professionals: • Assistant Living Worker

Career Opportunities

NOW HIRING

COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT TECHNICIAN OR HEAVY DUTY TECHNICIAN

COMMUNITY CALENDAR kamloopsthisweek.com

Tax not included. No refunds on classified ads.

NOW HIRING Valley Roadways Ltd. is hiring Company Drivers and Owner Operators to run Super B’s in BC/AB/SK/MB/NWT. We provide competitive pay, Safety and Performance Incentives and health beneﬁts. Minimum 2 years experience required. Drop off resume and current drivers abstract to:

1115 Chief Louis Way, Kamloops Phone: 250.374.3467 Fax: 250.374.3487

Armstrong, B.C.

TOLKO INDUSTRIES LTD. is currently seeking a Dry End Supervisor to join our team in Armstrong, BC. Tolko is a forest products company with marketing, resource management and manufacturing operations throughout Western Canada. A career with Tolko means working in an environment that encourages personal and professional development. QUALIFICATIONS: Strong leadership skills with a proven commitment to safe work performance. Good communication skills coupled with and supervisory experience are crucial to the success of this position. Minimum of five years’ experience in wood products manufacturing A strong working knowledge of manufacturing equipment. Post-secondary education in wood products manufacturing or a related field would be an asset READY TO APPLY YOURSELF? We are an equal opportunity employer offering excellent pension and flex benefit programs. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being part of our community, please visit our website at: www.tolko.com and submit your resume by Jan. 31, 2013 We thank all candidates for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Apply today at www.tolko.com

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Career Opportunities

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Career Opportunities

MOUNT MILLIGAN THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY Located 150km northwest of Prince George BC, Mount Milligan will be British Columbiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first major metal mine of this century. Construction began in mid-2010 with commercial production projected for the latter part of 2013. Mount Milligan is owned by Thompson Creek Metals and is currently recruiting for the following positions: t Chief Mine Engineer & Mine Engineer t Senior Surveyor t Chief Geologist t Construction Superintendent t Civil Supervisor t HD Mechanics t Health & Safety Advisor t Electricians & E&I Mechanics t Mine Maintenance Superintendent t Flotation & Control Room Operators / Supervisors t Millwrights t Many, many more. For complete job descriptions please visit: www.mtmilligan.com Apply by email to: MtMilligan-Resumes@tcrk.com Or by Fax: 888-881-3527

Employment

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Class 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & US. Only drivers with 2 years exp. & US border crossing capability. Dedicated tractors, paid drops, direct deposit. No phone calls Fax 250-546-0600

Local company is seeking a low-bed truck driver; 6, 7, 8, and 9 axles, belly dump, end dump and truck and pup experience. Must have a minimum of 5 years low-bedding experience and a clean driving abstract. References required. Please send your resume by fax 250-372-2976 only.

Courier driver needed in Kamloops must have 1 ton cube van driving exp email resume to dgill786@gmail.com

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This role is part of the Kamloops Service Department. This department is responsible for the assembling, servicing and maintenance of the Komatsu line of equipment as well as other heavy duty industrial equipment that SMS Equipment sells or rents to its customers within the Mining, Construction, Forestry and Utilities industries. If you are interested in working for a very dynamic team where your input, your ideas and your participation is valued, apply today.

The Role: Reporting to the Chargehand this position is responsible for the diagnosis, repair, maintenance and assembly of Komatsu and other heavy duty industrial equipment that SMS Equipment sells or rents to its customers. Under the guidance of the Chargehand, you will be responsible to: t 1FSGPSN BTTFNCMJFT QSFWFOUBUJWF NBJOUFOBODF SFQBJST and complete overhauls on construction/mining/ forestry equipment. t %JBHOPTF GBVMUT PS NBMGVODUJPOT VTJOH DPNQVUFSJ[FE PS other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required. t .BLF SFDPNNFOEBUJPOT SFHBSEJOH FYUFOU PG SFQBJST BOE suggest methods of improvement. t *OUFSQSFU XPSL PSEFST BOE TFSWJDF NBOVBMT JO PSEFS UP complete the required servicing. t "CMF UP XPSL TBGFMZ JO B DIBMMFOHJOH FOWJSPONFOU XJUI minimal supervision.

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Apply today: Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resumĂŠ by email or fax, quoting reference number )&5 UP &NBJM bcjobs@smsequip.com 'BY (604) 888-9699

Did you know? â&#x20AC;˘ Kidney Disease causes death in many people with diabetes and d high blood pressure, and raises the risk of a heart attack? â&#x20AC;˘ Healthy kidneys reduce the risk of heart attacks and high blood od pressure? If detected early, Chronic Kidney Disease can be treated, thereby reducing the risk of complications of diabetes, high blood pressure re and heart attacks.

The Kidney Foundation of Canada, BC Branch 200-4940 Canada anada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 4K6 1(800) 567-8112

Northern Deck (division of Gardewine Group Inc.) is expanding and looking for you to join our team. You must have experience handling & transporting LTL ďŹ&#x201A;at deck freight. We have available both regional (Alberta/BC) and long-haul (Canada only) runs. We offer a competitive pay package in a sound business environment, with more home time. Please contact: Driver Services Fax #: (204)-631-3737 Phone: 1-800-665-7340 Ext. 3705 Email: driving@gardewine.com

Excellent pay â&#x20AC;˘ shared benefits â&#x20AC;˘ safety equipment â&#x20AC;˘ safety bonus regional and bunk pneumatic hauling

www.gardewine.com

Please send your resume to: Mark Davy Fax: 403-265-8475 E-mail: canrecruiting@trimac.com Phone: 866-487-4622

North Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Premier Provider www.trimac.com

Trades, Technical

At Taseko Mines, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re proud to call British Columbia our home. We are looking for enthusiastic employees who share our vision for long-term, responsible growth in this province.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

(Trimac)

Company Drivers

GIBRALTAR MINE: ROCK-SOLID CAREER GROWTH

Kamloops, BC 3FGFSFODF /VNCFS )&5

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Trimac Transportation is North Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier provider of services in highway transportation of bulk commodities. Our Kamloops, BC locations require...

Trades, Technical

Heavy Equipment Technician

Company Drivers/ Owner Operators

Joining our Gibraltar Mine team makes you part of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proud mining heritage. The Gibraltar coppermolybdenum mine is a cornerstone of the regional economy and an example of great Canadian mining in action. Located in the heart of BCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stunning Cariboo region, Gibraltar is approximately 60 km north of Williams Lake.Â It is the second largest open pit copper mine in Canada. A sustainable mining operation with a 27 year mine life, Gibraltar is undergoing a significant multi-phase expansion taking our daily milling throughput to 85,000 tons per day and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for talented candidates to help us facilitate this. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where you come inâ&#x20AC;Ś We currently have a full time opportunity for a:

CERTIFIED JOURNEYMAN WAREHOUSEMAN POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Foreman, Warehouse, the Certified Journeyman Warehouseman works with a team to provide materials to other site departments including shipping and receiving, maintaining inventory control and operation of warehouse equipment. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: â&#x20AC;˘ Off-loading freight trucks and receiving freight â&#x20AC;˘ Tagging and locating stock in an efficient manner â&#x20AC;˘ Servicing our internal customers and completing on site deliveries â&#x20AC;˘ Inventory counting â&#x20AC;˘ Packaging and shipping of parts to return to suppliers â&#x20AC;˘ Conducting daily fuel, lube and propane checks and filling propane tanks as required

Trades, Technical

GIBRALTAR MINE: ROCK-SOLID CAREER GROWTH At Taseko Mines, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re proud to call British Columbia our home. We are looking for enthusiastic employees who share our vision for long-term, responsible growth in this province. Joining our Gibraltar Mine team makes you part of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proud mining heritage. The Gibraltar coppermolybdenum mine is a cornerstone of the regional economy and an example of great Canadian mining in action. Located in the heart of BCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stunning Cariboo region, Gibraltar is approximately 60 km north of Williams Lake.Â It is the second largest open pit copper mine in Canada. A sustainable mining operation with a 27 year mine life, Gibraltar is undergoing a significant multi-phase expansion taking our daily milling throughput to 85,000 tons per day and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for talented candidates to help us facilitate this. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where you come inâ&#x20AC;Ś We currently have a full time opportunity for a:

CERTIFIED JOURNEYMAN INSTRUMENTATION MECHANIC POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Foreman, Electrical Maintenance the Certified Journeyman Instrumentation Mechanic is responsible for: SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: â&#x20AC;˘ Meeting production and maintenance goals â&#x20AC;˘ Installing, repairing and maintaining the Mill and Mine Instrumentation systems â&#x20AC;˘ Ensuring that production and maintenance targets are met in a safe and efficient manner â&#x20AC;˘ Contributing to the development of apprentices

QUALIFICATIONS â&#x20AC;˘ High School Diploma or Equivalent & valid BC Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Licence â&#x20AC;˘ Inter-provincial Trade Qualification (Partsperson 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Red Seal)

QUALIFICATIONS â&#x20AC;˘ High School Diploma or Equivalent with Interprovincial Trade Qualification â&#x20AC;˘ 2-5 years of concentrator (mill) operating experience relating to crushing, grinding and flotation would be a definite asset â&#x20AC;˘ Familiarity with Modicon PLC, Emerson Delta V DCS

COMPENSATION Gibraltar offers an excellent benefit package which includes competitive salary, a Registered Retirement Savings Plan and relocation assistance to Williams Lake. Qualified applicants, eligible to work in Canada, are invited to explore this opportunity by submitting a cover letter and detailed resume outlining your qualifications and experience. Please visit us at www.tasekomines.com under the careers section to electronically submit your application or learn more about our New Prosperity, Aley and Harmony projects.

We thank all candidates who express interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Your application to this posting is deemed to be consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. Gibraltar Mines respects the privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information and we will retain this information for a period of six months.

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Education/Trade Schools

Employment Drivers/Courier/ Trucking Required Immediately: Experienced Class 1 Drivers with at least 3 years veriďŹ able experience for the following positions: Part Time Canada/ US capable; Casual /On Call Boat Truck driver Canada/US; Furniture Delivery Driver throughout BC; Full time Drivers for future scheduled runs. Please indicate on your resume position applying for. Please fax resume to 250546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phone calls please RUSSAM HOLDINGS HAS OPENINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: Super-B log truck driver Vernon/Kamloops area. Log truck driver - Okanagan /Shuswap area. Highway driver Okanagan to Calgary runs. Commercial Transport Mechanic - Armstrong shop *Possible parttime positions available *Please email a resume and current abstract to Gerry@russamholdings.com or fax to 250-546-0602

Education/Trade Schools

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HELP WANTED THE KAMLOOPS SPORTS COUNCIL JOB OPPORTUNITY The Sports Council has been awarded a contract to develop and deliver the Legacy Performance Games and Legacy Performance Master Games. The first Games will be June of 2013. The Legacy Performance Games were created as a direct result from successfully hosting the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kamloops 2011 Western Canada Summer Gamesâ&#x20AC;? in August of 2011.

SPORT AND GAMES COORDINATOR We are seeking an energetic and passionate individual to join our team as the Sport and Games Coordinator. This is a full time position. This individual will provide support in the areas of sport development and games coordinating.

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Home Support Agencies Acute/Complex Care Facility Long Term Care Private Homes Assisted Living

MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT Career Opportunities Medical Office Assistant MSP Billing Clerk Medical Transcriptionist

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Education/Trade Schools

Attention: Leslie Brochu, Vice-President Or e-mail to employment@sunrivers.com

Education/Trade Schools

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Duties include: reporting to Executive Director and Chef, overseeing culinary staff and hands-on meal preparation, maintain inventory of kitchen, dining room and food supplies, ensure that food meets all governmental regulations, leads and directs the work of kitchen staff, food costs, portion control, retention of nutrients, establish a high quality standard for the kitchen.

THE ONE, the only authorized Harley-Davidson technician training program in all of Canada. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll work on all types of HD bikes. Quality instruction and state-of-the-art training aids. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview Alberta. 1888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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QUALIFICATIONS MUST INCLUDE: Completion of Culinary education, development sense of smell and taste, 3-5 years experience, excellent customer service and communication skills, Foodsafe/Serving it Right CertiďŹ cates, ability to work in a team environment, ability to make informed independent choices/proactive, ability to stay calm in an emergency, well groomed, friendly manners. Must have a PASSION for good food and exhibit professional team building skills.

If you possess these qualiďŹ cations please forward your resume and cover letter to: Janet.ďŹ sher@primetimeliving.ca

RIVER CITY NISSAN Sales Representative The Thompson Okanaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s #1 Nissan dealership requires a youthful and energetic auto sales representative. Import dealership experience is an asset. This is a full-time position.

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Publisher/ General Manager

Help Wanted

PHONE DISCONNECTED? We Can Help! EVERYONE APPROVED.

1-877-852-1122 PRO-TEL RECONNECT EI CLAIM denied? Need help? 18yrs exp as EI ofďŹ cer. Will prepare & present appeals. Bernie Hughes Toll Free 1877-581-1122.

RN required for part time casual work in Kamloops and surrounding areas to do assessments, medical exams, wound care. Flexible hours, mileage compensation, competitive wages. Please apply by email to: joinus.wecare@telus.net or fax 1-250.545.9729 or drop off resume at the We Care office at 635 Victoria St., Kamloops

Care Aide and Rehab Worker required to work for family with 3 physically challenged youth. Please apply by email to: joinus.wecare@telus.net or fax 1-250.545.9729 or drop off resume at the We Care office at 635 Victoria St., Kamloops

ELECTRICIANS

Recruiting journeyman and apprentice electricians for contracts throughout BC. Industrial experience an asset. Clean Drivers Abstract and Drug/Alcohol Test are essential. We offer competitive rates, company paid benefit package and a RRSP plan.

Please fax 250-992-7855 or email jobs@summitelec.com

We are seeking a proven leader with the entrepreneurial skills to continue and further enhance the strong growth this paper has experienced over the past six years.

As publisher of the Free Press, you will help develop strategy for the newspaper as it continues to serve this diverse marketplace. Aberdeen Publishing is one of Western Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest independent newspaper companies with properties in British Columbia and Alberta. If you have the ability to innovate, are customer driven, success oriented, and want to live in one of the most beautiful places in northern B.C., then we want to hear from you. We offer a generous compensation and beneďŹ ts package as well as the opportunity for career advancement. Please submit your resume by February 15, 2013, to the attention of: Ron Lovestone, Regional Manager Prince George Free Press 1773 South Lyon Street Prince George, BC V2N 1T3 Telephone 778.349.6327 or email: publisher@northeastnews.ca

We thank all applicants. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Employment

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap)

Employment

Help Wanted

Income Opportunity

Full time Cook position â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NLM Outreach Centre. This position is based on a 42 hr/wk averaging agreement. Employee works four 12 hr shifts from 6 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6pm, followed by 4 days off. Must have several years experience as a professional cook, fully in control of kitchen including ordering. Applicant must have knowledge of and ability to comply with health and safety standards as required in a commercial kitchen. Must be able to plan and prepare food service, to develop nutritionally well balanced menus, to maintain a high standard of food service and be a good steward of the resources at their disposal. The New Life Mission is a faith based, social service agency serving the needs of individuals and families in our city who may be struggling with poverty, mental health and/or addictions issues. Please send your resume by email info@newlifemission.ca , fax 250-372-1373 or mail to P.O. Box 712, Kamloops, BC V2C 5L7. Include your personal statement of faith and a completed NLM Application Form which may be downloaded from our website www.newlifemission.ca

Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilďŹ eld construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the ďŹ eld. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta. Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051.

ATTN: COMPUTER work. Work from anywhere 24/7. Up to $1,500 part-time to $7,500/ month full-time. Training provided;

ICL Performance Products Canada Ltd. is looking for 12 labourers for the 2013 ďŹ re season (Starting April) to perform varies task. No experience necessary, training will be provided. Drivers License Required. Please fax resume to (250) 554-7788 with cover letter titled MRB Tech. I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679

is looking for substitute distributors for door-to-door deliveries. Vehicle is required. For more information please call the Circulation Department at

250-374-0462

North Enderby Timber is looking to hire for various sawmill positions including Planerman, Forklift Operators, Lumber Graderman and Lumber Pilers. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive beneďŹ t package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637. North Okanagan Sawmill is looking to hire general laborers. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive beneďŹ t package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637.

Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries. Call 250-374-0462 for more information. Support Workers Wanted House of Ruth is currently receiving applications for a Support Worker. Our staff works rotating shifts consisting of 412 hour shifts followed by 4 days off. QualiďŹ cations include Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Food Safe Level 1, CPR, valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, and a criminal record check. Addictions certiďŹ cate and/or social service certiďŹ cate would be an asset. Applicant must be in agreement with our â&#x20AC;&#x153;Statement of Faithâ&#x20AC;?. Please apply with a staff application and resume by email: info@newlifemission.ca Fax: 372-1373 or mail: Box 712, Kamloops, BC V2C 5L7 Pick up a staff application at 346 Seymour Street or online at w w w. n e w l i fe m i s s i o n . c a . Please enclose a personal statement of faith.

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Medical/Dental CDA required part time in Kamloops downtown ofďŹ ce. Please reply by Fax: 250-3723939 or Email: dntakahashi @telus.net

Trades, Technical LOUISIANA-PACIFIC Canada Ltd. requires an experienced Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) for our EWP Operation in Golden B.C. Email resume to: Audra.Stanton@LPCorp.com or fax to 250-344-8859. PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume by email to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE. SHORE MECHANIC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; F/T Heavy Duty Mechanic CertiďŹ cate or equivalent w/5 yrs exp. www.westcoast tug.ca/shore-mechanic

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LOOKING FOR A CAREER IN PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL OR CARPENTRY? We are currently accepting applications for a 19 week Construction Trades Training Program focusing on Carpentry, Electrical and Plumbing. This program is being offered in Kamloops starting in February. Go to www.sica.bc.ca/pdf/CTTbrochureKA.pdf to see our brochure about the program.

Aberdeen Publishing has an opening for the position as Publisher/General Manager of the Prince George Free Press.

Ideally, you should have a good understanding of all facets of newspaper operations with emphasis on sales, marketing and ďŹ nancial management. In addition, our new publisher should be well suited to working with community groups and clients as well as developing sponsorship opportunities for the newspaper.

Employment

For more information and applications contact: Kym Behrns 250-574-9389 summer-ka@sica.bc.ca www.sica.bc.ca Proudly Sponsored by the Southern Interior Construction Association

HOME & YARD HANDYMAN If you need it done, Give us a call ! Steve 250-320-7774

Services Mind Body Spirit Relax and unwind with a full body massage for appointment (250) 682-1802

Financial Services IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that simple. your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

Trades, Technical

is inviting applications for the position of

FAMILY SCHOOL LIAISON WORKER The Family School Liaison Worker is a yearly contract position under the direction of the First Nations Education Council (FNEC). This position will serve students who attend schools within School District 83 for the 2012/2013 school year. The schools served are identified by School district 83 District Principal of Aboriginal Education, based on priorities, concerns and issues. Qualifications will include a Bachelor of Social Work Degree with a working knowledge or experience with Aboriginal communities. There is one full time position and one half time position required for the balance of the 2013 school year. Terms to be negotiated based on qualifications and experience. Reports and updates will be provided to the FNEC and/or the District principal on a regular basis. These positions will be reviewed upon completion. For more detailed information, contact Irene LaBoucane, District Principal, Aboriginal Education at 250-832-8223. Applicants who qualify must apply in writing with a complete resume of documentation and references to: First Nations Education Council c/o Irene LaBoucane District Principal, Aboriginal Education School District #83 (North â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Okanagan Shuswap) 220 Shuswap Street NE, Box 129, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2 Phone: 250-832-8223 Deadline: Friday February 1, 2013

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN

Graymontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pavilion Plant is accepting applications for an Industrial Electrician. Candidate must possess current B.C. Red Seal certification. Preference will be given to well-rounded individuals willing to also perform other nonelectrical maintenance work as part of the maintenance team.Â A background in lime or cement industry along with computer and or PLC skills is preferred as well as a proven track record of developing and maintaining a safe work culture. Additional skills required: t &MFDUSJDJBO XJUI JOEVTUSJBM FYQFSJFODF SFRVJSFE UP XPSL BU UIF (SBZNPOU 1BWJMJPO Lime Plant. t .VTU CFDPNF FOHBHFE JO DPOUJOVPVT JNQSPWFNFOU BOE XJMMJOH UP XPSL JO B UFBN environment. t 3FHVMBS TIJGUT XJMM CF IST EBZ GSPN .POEBZ UP 'SJEBZ o TUFBEZ EBZ TIJGU t .VTU CF XJMMJOH UP XPSL PWFSUJNF XIFO SFRVJSFE t 8BHFT BOE CFOFĂśUT BT QFS UIF DPMMFDUJWF BHSFFNFOU t -PDBUFE JO 1BWJMJPO # $ TJUVBUFE CFUXFFO $BDIF $SFFL BOE -JMMPPFU # $ Qualified applicants please submit your resume to:Â jking@graymont.com or Graymont Pavilion Plant Attn: Dan Buis P.O. Box 187 Cache Creek, BC V0K 1H0

THURSDAY, January 31, 2013 ❖ B21

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Services

Pets & Livestock

Financial Services

Handypersons

Misc Services

Stucco/Siding

Pets

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Fitness/Exercise

RICK’S SMALL HAUL For all Deliveries & Dump Runs. Extra large dump trailers for rent. We ﬁll or you ﬁll.

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Merchandise for Sale

$100 & Under Brand new Black Seadoo suit size XXL $100 ﬁrm pd $200 (250) 573-2327 Jack La-Lannes power juicer brand new $70 obo (250) 4341722

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Livestock

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Firewood/Fuel

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Brand NEW 3 piece Sofa Set. Includes sofa, chaise & storage ottoman. Worth $1,299. Must Sell $899. Delivery included. 250-434-2337 or 250-314-7022

QUEEN SIZE MATTRESS & BOXSPRING

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PETE’S FIREWOOD

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Auctions

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Livestock

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Pets

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Misc Services

Locally owned & operated

Furniture

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Legal Services

$500 & Under Samsung video surv sys 3 cam (2night 1 stan) c/wth recorder $500 (250) 573-4745

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Auctions

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MACHINE SHOP SALE

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B22 â?&#x2013; THURSDAY, January 31, 2013 Merchandise for Sale

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Medical Supplies

Real Estate

Rentals

Homes Wanted

Shared Accommodation

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Mobile Homes & Parks FIRST TIME REFUND ENDS MAR 31 NEW 16x58 2 BED 2 BATH HOME $110,000 Cemplank, drywall, 4 kitchen appliances Windchimes $300 pad rent HARRY 250-819-9496

Red Shoprider Deluxe Scooter, new battery, excellent cond $3400 (250) 828-1107

Rentals

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4 BFG Winter tires steel rims 2 seasons new 215-65R16 new wheel covers $400 579-5420 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? LIKE NEW Vata-Health Machine 2 motors, oscillating and spiral vibration 60 speed levels great for strength and weight training excellent for circulation and lymphatic drainage less than 20 hours on machine cost $1200 new will sell for $895 Great Christmas Gift (250) 851-9276

1bdrm apt new kitchen on site w/d, min 1yr lease n/s, n/p ref $750 (250) 320-7622 Priv. fully-contained Bachelor in Knutsford. 10 min from mall $625/mo incl util 372-5365 Riverbend Seniors Community

Kamloops (55+) 2bdr. suite $1700/mo., river view, spacious, wheelchair friendly, many extras. Email catherine_steele@hotmail.com 1(604)408-1023 Vancouver 1(250)377-3686 Kamloops

RIVIERA VILLA 1&2/BDRM Suites

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250-554-7888

Bed & Breakfast

ROLL ENDS AVAILABLE $10/ROLL 1365 B Dalhousie Drive Kamloops BC call for availability 250-374-7467

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Matthew Charles Trestain. Born November 25, 2012, Orlando, Florida. Placed in our loving arms December 14, 2012. Parents Cheryl and Jeff Trestain could not be happier! Also welcoming Matthew are thrilled grandparents John & Brenda Halen and Fred & Linda Trestain.

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