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Mining for help can create controversy By Andrea Klassen

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The Kamloops Blazers, Western Canada Theatre, Communities in Bloom, the RCMP Ball — the list of sponsorships on the KGHM Ajax website goes on. In 2012, KGHM Ajax gave $115,000 in sponsorships and donations to non-profits, arts and sports groups in Kamloops. This quarter, it has given $40,000. But, organizations accepting money from the company hoping to build a copper and gold mine just south of Aberdeen may be facing a backlash from Ajax’s opponents. “My family, for one, will boycott any business sponsored by Ajax that we can,” Jody Neuls wrote on Facebook in response to a letter to KTW published in March, which accused KGHM Ajax of “bribing its way into acceptance” with sponsorship dollars. Neuls isn’t alone in expressing that sentiment as other residents have since made similar pledges online or in letters to the editor. Mark Wallin, chairman of the Kamloops Film Festival, said he received a few complaints about the com-

• RIH Foundation • Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada • Phoenix Centre • Kamloops Brain Injury Association • Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation • Kamloops Blazers • Kamloops Storm • B.C. Lions training camp • Kamloops Classics • Kamloops Broncos • Kamloops Ice Pirates • Kamloops Blazers Sports Society Sports Legacy Fund • Western Canada Theatre • Kamloops Symphony • Kamloops Art Gallery • Kamloops Food Bank • Kamloops Chamber of Commerce • B.C. Cowboy Festival • Communities in Bloom • Canadian Home Builders’ Association • RCMP Ball • Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association • TRU • Kamloops Foundation • Howling Coyote Education Fund • B.C. Aboriginal Mine Training Association pany’s sponsorship of this year’s event, but said it’s not his place to decide whether a legal organization with money to donate is good or bad. “I don’t really think anyone in the community wants me making political judgments

about what is an appropriate and inappropriate source of money,” he said in an email. “The only way for me to completely avoid being accused of having a political agenda is to accept money from whomever cares to donate it and use those funds to make something valuable and generative.” Mark McMillan, chairman of the Kamloops Cowboy Festival — of which KGHM Ajax is a silver sponsor — has a similar line of thought. “Just because Kal Tire sponsors us doesn’t mean I would necessarily go and buy my tires from there. I might support my sponsors, but there’s nothing saying I’m going to,” he said. “People know that we need sponsors and we need money to carry on or we wouldn’t be where we are. If somebody’s going to give us money, so be it. I’m sure the public understands that.” KGHM Ajax spokeswoman Robin Bartlett is aware of the criticism levelled at the company’s donations. But, she said, Kamloops is getting the same treatment as other communities where the company operates mines. X See AJAX A5

DREAM WEAVER Lloyd George Grade 6 student C.J. Ferguson decides what colour beads and feathers to add to the dreamcatcher he was creating on Wednesday, April 3. Students from kindergarten to Grade 7 are taking part in Aboriginal Awareness Week, which includes making various traditional crafts. Dave Eagles/KTW

Plaza Hotel staff rally around co-worker By Andrea Klassen STAFF REPORTER andrea@kamloopsthisweek.com

When Bev Lloyd, night auditor at the Plaza Hotel, learned her 19 year-old son had been struck by a falling tree while working on Vancouver Island, her colleagues at the Victoria Street hotel began looking for ways to help. Shane Lloyd was on a job near Horne Lake when a tree he was felling with a friend came down on top of him, leaving him paralyzed. Two days of marathon surgeries followed in Vancouver — a seven-hour procedure to repair Shane’s severed aorta, another five hours to stabilize his spine. “It’s really incredible, actually, how this place came together when we heard about the accident,” said Plaza front-desk manager Robynn Smith. “Our pastry chef, Maggie, was the person that went with her to Vancouver when it happened, and our chef

Mike covered her shifts so she could go.” The rest of the Plaza staff set their sights on raising funds to keep Bev in Vancouver while Shane recovers. “That’s out goal, to keep her there and not having to worry about stuff here,” Smith said. “Also he’s going to need a custom wheelchair. He’s going to need new equipment. It’s a tough time for them.” Plaza staff will host a fundraising barbecue on Saturday, April 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot next to the hotel. They are also selling raffle tickets for $2, which will be available at the hotel’s front desk. Prizes, drawn at the end of April, include dinner and a night at the Plaza. While Shane remains in hospital in Vancouver, Smith said reports from Bev are encouraging. “The kid’s amazing. He’s already joking with nurses, eight days later, knowing he’s never going to walk again,” she said. “He’s got a pretty awesome spirit.”

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Kathy Kendall, the B.C. NDP’s candidate for Kamloops-North Thompson, will open her campaign office on Saturday, April 6. The 1:30 p.m. opening will take place at 4-177 Tranquille Rd. in North Kamloops. Terry Lake, the incumbent Liberal MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson and environment minister, will also open his election-

campaign office this weekend. Lake’s office at 703 Tranquille Rd. (in Library Square) will have its grand opening on Saturday, April 6, at 11 a.m. This weekend’s office openings mean the race in Kamloops is well underway before the May 14 election campaign offically begins on April 16. Todd Stone (Lib-

ELECTION 2013 eral/Kamloops-South Thompson) is at 153 Seymour St., Tom Friedman (NDP/KamloopsSouth Thompson) is at #100-125 Fourth Ave. and Peter Sharp (Conservative/ Kamloops-South

Thompson) is at 324 Victoria St. There has been no word on where the office of Ed Fehr (Conservative/ Kamloops-North Thompson) will be.

Do Greens look at candidates with envy? As the official start of the provincial election nears, the two Kamloops ridings — KamloopsNorth Thompson

and Kamloops-South Thompson — remain populated by a trio of candiates each. Missing on both sides of the river is a green hue. B.C. Green Party executive director Rebecca Helps said the party is still actively looking for candidates to run in the city. The election writ drops on Tuesday, April 16.

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A (VALLEY) VIEW TO A RANKING Casey Gottriedson of Valleyview secondary (tossing the ball) practises drills with her teammates on Tuesday, April 2, in Valleyview. It is the first time in the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history that the senior girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rugby team has been ranked â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it now sits seventh in the AA group. The team is going to Penticton this weekend to compete in the Pa-Kit Rugby Tournament. For more from the Kamloops sports scene, turn to page A11. Dave Eagles/KTW

School district studies its $125-million budget By Dale Bass STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

The Kamloops-Thompson school district is used to declining enrollment. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a fact of life for many years, although the indication is it is starting to show signs of levelling off, said superintendent Terry Sullivan. However, for the upcoming school year, the trend is expected to continue â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and hit mainly the secondary-school level, Sullivan said during a media preview on Tuesday, April 2, of the proposed operating budget for the district for 2013-2014. Lower enrolment means teacher layoffs and implemenation of the seniority-bumping process that exists in the union contract. But, Sullivan said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take a high-school physics teacher and put them into a kindergarten class.â&#x20AC;? That simple reality will make staffing difficult if the expected secondary enrollment comes in at 5,726 students in the district, Sullivan said, down from the 6,094 students in

grades 8 to 12 this school year. The goal is to avoid any staff layoffs. The decrease is expected across the board â&#x20AC;&#x201D; rural and city schools alike â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with one exception. A change in the catchment area a couple of years ago has resulted in increased enrollment at Valleyview secondary. The numbers arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t final yet, with the board inviting feedback and input, but the proposed budget has projected revenue for 2013-2014 at $125,521,237, down $320,565 from revenue received for the school year now in progress. To ensure the budget stays balanced, which it is required to do, the board will dip into its reserve fund for $250,000, board secretary-treasurer Kelvin Stretch said. It will take another $50,570 out of its First Nations reserve. Wages, benefits and expenses remain the most costly expense, with $59.395 million designated for teacher salaries, another $22 million for certified-education assistants (CEAs) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the new title for those previously known as student-support workers and, later, school-support workers. The board uses 1997 as a comparison year for many purposes because that was the date the Kamloops and

Clearwater boards amalgamated. At that time, there were 918.7 full-time equivalent teachers on staff, a number that has dropped to 745.7 today. A similar decrease in the number of principals and viceprincipals has occurred in the past 16 years, Stretch said, with 64.6 full-time equivalents in that category now, down from 79 at the time of amalgamation. There are more CEAs included in the budget for 20132014 compared to last year, with 55.7 full-time equivalents expected to be required. The current school year has 495.7 full-time equivalent positions in that group. Trustees and senior administrators met with the two unions representing board staff prior to the media presentation. A meeting for the district parent-advisory council and other interested members of the public was scheduled to follow, but no one showed up. Videoconferencing of the public session also saw only principals and vice-principals in Clearwater, Logan Lake and Barriere waiting for information. Sullivan said a final budget will go to the board for approval at its April 29 meeting.

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Notes Cemeteries - Scheduled Turf Maintenance Season City By-law states all artificial flowers and other tokens of remembrance composed of artificial foliage shall only remain on gravesites from Oct 1 - Apr 8. We kindaly ask that all items be removed before Mon, Apr 8. Any items not collected by this date will be placed at the Hillside Cemetery flower storage area and available for pickup no later than May 6. Starting Thurs Apr 11, and every Thursday after until Oct 1, flowers placed on gravesites will be removed and placed at the flower storage area for our scheduled turf maintenance. It is recommended to limit grave embellishments to fresh cut flowers only during the turf maintenance season. Flowers should be placed on graves after 4 pm Friday each week. The annual turf maintenance contract for flower stands is exempt from this rule. Call 250-828-3462 for further info. Fire Hydrant Flow Testing From Mar 15 to May 15, Kamloops Fire and Rescue Services will be inspecting the City's fire hydrants, conducting flow tests to ensure they are operating properly and have adequate flow. The program is to comply with fire underwriter requirements. The program will run 7 days a week from 9 am to 8 pm.

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Bartlett said it’s not as if the company is hunting down the groups to which it donates cash. “They usually come to us,” she said. “We don’t go out seeking opportunities to donate. We don’t go out asking where we can help out. They come to us.” Bartlett said the company plans to continue lending its financial support to community groups. While the film festival received criticism for accepting funds from Ajax, the B.C. Cowboy Festival hasn’t encountered a similar response. “I worried about that when we took the money on,” McMillan said, noting he never considered rejecting the donation. “We have not heard a single word about that from anybody.” Western Canada Theatre general manager Lori Marchand said she has had a handful of people email or call to express concerns about KGHM’s sponsorship. “The mine is a huge topic of debate, so I don’t think it was a surprise that people wanted

to understand and express their views. I think that’s all very healthy,” she said. But, Marchand doesn’t think it’s the theatre company’s place to decide whether the mine is good or bad. “The debate about the mine is within the community,” she said. “It isn’t within our mandate to have that debate. It’s to produce the best we can on the stage.” Kathy Humphreys, general manager of the Kamloops Symphony, said she hasn’t had any complaints about KGHM’s sponsorship of Fiddler on the Roof, which is a production of the symphony and Western Canada Theatre. “I’ve heard rumours, but I have not had anyone directly contact me and say there’s any action being taken or anything like that,” she said. Humphreys believes most people understand why non-profit groups would take KGHM’s money — noting a serious boycott of Ajax-sponsored events isn’t likely. “There’s very few things that

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would be so controversial that you’d ever want to say, ‘No, we don’t want to take your money,’” she said. “If it was the proceeds of criminal activity or something like that, you might be saying, ‘No, thank you. We don’t want to be involved in that.’” Humphreys said. Thompson Rivers University vice-president of advancement Christopher Seguin said the university doesn’t take a position on Ajax, but has “a tradition of working closely with industry and having industry sponsorship.” The Highland Valley and New Gold mines are also frequent sponsors of TRU. For those pledging to boycott events receiving Ajax money, Wallin of the film festival suggests taking on bigger targets than a group of film enthusiasts. “Instead of going after the wealthy, multinational corporation, some would rather go after the non-profit, volunteer group that begs for money to survive,” he said. “Seems a bit backwards to me.”

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THE SCIENCE OF TEXTING John Ludvig (left) and Calvin Heise, Grade 7 students at McGowan Park elementary, show off their science project â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Cell Phones and Reaction Time: Is a 12-yearoldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reaction time affected by talking on the phone or texting? The pair is among severalhundred district students attending the Cariboo-Mainline Regional Science Fair today (April 4) and tomorrow at the gym at Thompson Rivers University. Drop by and check it out â&#x20AC;&#x201D; you will be amazed. Dave Eagles/KTW

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A city jail clerk charged in connection with the August 2010 sexcell scandal in Kamloops remains employed by the city — but he no longer works at the RCMP detachment. David Tompkins had his security clearance pulled by the RCMP following the alleged incident, according to City of Kamloops CAO David Trawin, who said Tompkins is employed as an “on-call labourer” and spent the winter months working as part of a snow-removal crew. Trawin said city staff will reevaluate Tompkins’ employment status once the criminal matters are concluded. As for the three Mounties charged with breach of trust, two — constables Evan Elgee and Stephen Zaharia — are back on the job, according to Sgt. Rob Vermeulen at RCMP E-Division headquarters. Vermeulen said Cpl. Rick Brown

remains “non-operational.” A preliminary inquiry into breach of trust charges against the quartet began in Kamloops on Tuesday, April 2, and is expected to last seven days. The four are accused of watching via video cameras in the cellblock area two female prisons in a cell engage in a sex act. Crown prosecutor Winston Sayson told Judge Chris Cleaveley that he and Crown prosecutor Jas Gahunia expect to call 12 witnesses. Sayson requested a ban on media coverage of the proceedings and the names of the two women involved, which Cleaveley imposed. However, much information is available to the public via a report into the incident by the Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP. That information can be read online at http://www.kamloopsthisweek.com/news/167881555.html and at http://www.cpc-cpp.gc.ca/cnt/ nrm/nr/2012/20120829-eng.aspx.

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By all means, vote, but please do not believe all you hear

HE OFFICES ARE OPEN and the talking points are probably almost all memorized by now. For some of us, getting to May 14 has seemed to have taken a very long time, although it’s been a great ride for the folks in my business who cover politics. The stories have simply fallen into their laps as the province’s Liberals and New Democrats claw at each other — with the Conservatives trying to gather up whatever scraps are left from it all. Normally, I’d be writing a column telling you all to get out there and vote. I’d be saying you really don’t have any right to sit at home and complain if you do nothing to change the situation. It’s a mantra that was drilled into me as a child, long before I could ever cast a ballot, and it remains something I believe in all these decades later. I would also tell you that you owe it to every single one of those veterans — living and dead — who fought for you to have the right to complain, to have the right to simply put an X on a piece of paper. However, there’s a new side to this regular lecture and it’s one I really hadn’t ever expected to actually acknowledge, let alone write about. It’s simply this: Do not believe a single thing any of the candidates tell you when they say they will do something. They won’t. They will tell you they want to represent you, they want to do everything the can to make Kamloops better and they will be your voice in the legislature. What a pile of . . . well, you know. You’ve heard enough of it from them in the past four years.

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LEVEL No, do not buy that line they will spin out to hook you in. They will do absolutely nothing to make your life any better, to boost the city or region’s economy, to drive tourists and businesses here, to support our social sector, to strengthen that oh-sotattered social safety net — unless they are told to do it. Long gone are the days of independent thought by any politicians. We all know it, we all have seen it but, now, it’s time to actually let it guide us as we make our election decisions. Do not ask Terry Lake or Todd Stone what they will do for us. Don’t listen when Tom Friedman or Kathy Kendall talk about how they will fight for us. Don’t believe Peter Sharp or Ed Fehr when they tell you how they will make a difference. They will only do what their party leadership tells them to do. Party discipline has been ratcheted up so tightly in the past few years from what it was back when I was first working on election campaigns. Gone is any semblance of free speech or, heaven forbid, saying what they really think, if those thoughts might actually be — as they will tell

you in the next few weeks — their own honest, formed-by-their-own brain-cells ideas. Should you get the chance to talk to any of them, however, ask them this one question: Will you make the decision to sit as an independent if your party tells you to do something with which you disagree? If they dare answer that one, then ask them this: Will you actually think as a Kamloopsian first and not as a Liberal/NDP/Conservative Stepford politician? The Stepford Wives is about wives who are robotic yes-women who cater to every single whim, wish and demand of the husbands. Along comes one free spirit — she would be sitting as an independent if she was in the legislature — who challenges this existence-byrote reality. So, yes, honour your ancestors and get off your butt and vote on election day. Take your neighbour with you. It doesn’t take a lot of time and that X empowers you to complain for the next four years with a clear conscience. You did your part to help solve the mess that will be created, no matter who wins the election. But, don’t buy into the crap you will be hearing from the candidates. This is all about getting power and keeping power, so give some thought to which of the parties you think you can live with for the next four years as they do absolutely nothing but position themselves and spend money only where they think it will build their power base. dale@kamloopsthisweek.com kamloopsstreetlevel.tumblr.com

The HST is gone — finally. And, while Premier Christy Clark didn’t miss the opportunity to remind voters the harmonized sales tax had been beneficial to the film industry, manufacturers and other businesses that received input tax credits, the politicking rang a little hollow. The fact is the HST — good or bad — became more than a tax. Historically, it will be seen as a symbol of everything that went wrong with the B.C. Liberal government since being granted its last mandate in 2009. It’s fact that former premier Gordon Campbell went to the polls last election stating he was not considering adopting an HST. It’s also fact that, within weeks of being elected, the Liberals were rolling out plans for the HST. A significantly large segment of the electorate evidently didn’t believe the message — or the timeline. They concluded they had been deceived. And, while Liberal loyalists have muttered darkly ever since about “misinformation” spread by Bill Vander Zalm and the Stop HST movement, the latter clearly had their fingers closer to the pulse of public feeling. Even some of the staunchest Liberals were forced to admit they had done a horrible job of selling the HST, especially after opponents gathered sufficient votes to call for a referendum. There may have been many good reasons for an HST, but mishandling killed it — virtues, faults and all. The writing is on the wall for whichever party forms the next government, should it choose to read it. A mandate to govern is not a signal for hubris bordering on contempt for public opinion. It is not a blanket approval for anything a government decides to introduce. It is not an indication the democratic process is suspended, that questions won’t be asked, or that a docile public has gone to sleep for the next four years. Let’s hope future governments learn the lesson.

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Re: Editorial: Ajax’s about-face raises questions: “Honor is a rare commodity. “Apparently, it is in short supply at KGHM.” — posted by Kevin Cowan “This is the first article I’ve read about the proposed mine that actually states what is in (and out of) our control as citizens of this city. “It’s not what people want to hear, for sure, but it’s true. “I hope more people will read this and understand the process, then decide how they would like to move forward with their comments/actions.” — posted by Jennifer Jones “If the mine made a promise that it would heed the wishes of city council, then it has now said it is breaking that promise. “The truth will never change — putting a mine that close to our city will forever define us in a negative way.” — posted by Russ Cundari “Wow, this is insane. “So, what I’m hearing is that us, the residents of Kamloops, don’t matter? “It’s all about votes and approvals?” — posted by Rocko Martin

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Editor: We at the Canadian War Brides and Families Association are hosting our annual reunion in Victoria from April 12 to April 14. We have lots of fun events planned and encourage all war brides and family members to join us at the Fairmont Empress Hotel. There were 48,000 war brides and 22,000 children who crossed the Atlantic Ocean to join their Canadian husbands and fathers.

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Thank you for covering the election of our new pope Editor: A few days ago, I was in Northills Shopping Centre, waiting in line to be served at the bank. A fellow saw me and came over. He reached out his hand to greet me. “Congratulations on having a new pope,” he said. “He’ll do well!”

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And they will stomp their feet, too Editor: Re: Christina Mader’s letter of April 2 (‘We pledge to no attend Ajaxsponsored events’): Mader’s actions to punish the arts community for accepting Ajax sponsorship seem very juvenile. Mader said she had four possible patrons of Western Canada Theatre’s Fiddler on the Roof, but they will not attend because WCT accepted Ajax sponsorship money. Because she is not getting her way, she is going to ignore something? It reminds me of high school. This passive-aggressive behaviour has some real collateral damage. Perhaps Mader should reconsider, What’s next? The four of them holding their breath until they get their way? Ray Jolicoeur Kamloops

Most textbooks are available as an ebook, so why aren’t we taking advantage of this? Costs can be reduced for students and schools. For most students, having to carry only one device that stores all their information and can be accessed anywhere, anytime is ideal. In this generation, everything is going digital, so why are schools stuck in the past? We will save money and we will be more likely to study with a lighter, ecofriendly load. Emily Pearson Kamloops

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The election is over and Pope Francis has been installed. He has had the opportunity to visit with the cardinals, he has spoken to a large gathering of journalists and he went to visit Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Now, I want to take the opportunity to thank the staff of Kamloops This Week for

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Round 2 is here The Seattle Thunderbirds and Kelowna Rockets played Game 7 of their first-round WHL playoff series in the Little Apple on Wednesday, April 3, after KTW’s press deadline. Go online to kamloopsthisweek.com for the result. If the Rockets won, it would mean the Kamloops Blazers meet their Interior rivals in the second round. Games 1 and 2 would be played in Kelowna, likely on Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7, respectively.

Games 3 and 4 would likely be played at Interior Savings Centre on Tuesday, April 9, and Wednesday, April 10, respectively. A Seattle win would mean the Blazers open Round 2 against the Spokane Chiefs at ISC on Friday, April 5, with game time slated for 7 p.m. Kamloops and Kelowna played 10 times this season, with the Blazers posting a 6-4 record. The Blazers and Chiefs split their fourgame regular-season series. Spokane has been

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U13 Blaze girls second at Ice Breaker tourney Two wins and two losses were good enough for silver at the Okanagan Ice Breaker Soccer Tournament for the under-13 Kamloops Blaze Orange girls. Evie Bakker, Megyn McKenzie and Claudia Webster (2) scored in regulation time on the weekend for the Blaze. Three of Kamloops’ four games were scoreless after regulation and decided in penalty kicks. Rheane Holling and Mattie Susheski split time between the Blaze’s pipes. Susheski, Webster, Jaden Carroll and Stephanie Mosley earned game MVP awards.

Bronze Blaze The under-14 tier 1 Kamloops Blaze boys won bronze at the Okanagan Ice Breaker Soccer Tournament in Lake Country on the weekend. The Blaze posted two wins and two losses, with one defeat coming in penalty kicks. Tallying goals on the weekend for Kamloops were Damon BrasseurConnell (2), Jacob Henderson, Arjan Lalli,

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Third best The Kamloops Blaze girls earned bronze in under-14 tier-2 division play at the Okanagan Ice Breaker Soccer Tournament in Lake Country on the weekend. Kamloops posted two wins and two losses at the tournament Reaching the scoresheet for the Blaze were Katie Smoluk (2), Moira Outerbridge (2), Taylor Barron (2) and Pria Flanagan. Goalkeeper Alyson Taylor posted a pair of clean sheets. Smoluk, Outerbridge and Tamberly Harper (2) earned Game MVP honours.

Nelson to host Cyclone The Nelson Leafs will host the 2014 Cyclone Taylor Cup, the province’s junior B hockey championship tournament. Champions from the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL), the Pacific International Junior Hockey League and the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League, along with the host team, compete in the tournament. The Kamloops Storm play in the KIJHL.

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believe in yourself, but I didn’t expect to explode on the scene with this much attention,” Olynyk told the Associated Press. “My teammates and coaches believed in me and put me in a position to succeed.” Both teams are chosen by media covering college basketball. Olynyk, a South Kamloops secondary graduate, averaged 17.5 points, 7.2

rebounds and shot 65.2 per cent from the field this season, helping Gonzaga reach No. 1 for the first time in school history. The seven-footer joins Dan Dickau and Adam Morrison as the only Gonzaga players to make the AllAmerica team. Morrison, Dickau, Blake Stepp and Casey Calvary are the other Wooden AllAmericans.

Pack hosting soccer tryout The TRU WolfPack men’s soccer team is welcoming new players to its annual spring evaluation camp on Saturday, April 6. “If there are some very good players that are interested, then there will be challenges for spots,” WolfPack co-head coach John Antulov said. “But, we hope that everyone who is eligible will come back.” TRU lost only one player to graduation last season. The evaluation will run from 9 a.m. to

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Promo’s dream is to ski at the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. Like others living with disabilities, he faces challenges in reaching his goals. Pramod Thapa — who most refer to as Promo — lives with cerebral palsy. Recently, his Paralympic plans became more plausible when a local women’s

kickboxing facility — Kix 4 Chix Fitness Kamloops — made a $5,000 donation in support of his efforts to train for the Games. The funds were raised by selling the 2013 calendar — Beyond Boundaries. Kix 4 Chix owner Angela Veltri said it seemed a natural fit to make Promo this year’s beneficiary. “The goal of this year’s calendar was designed to highlight the lives of the women who come to the studio

and, like Pramod, continually push the limits of their bodies and minds to go far beyond what other people felt they ever could have achieved,” Veltri said. Promo competed at the ParaAlpine Canadian Championships at Sun Peaks Resort on the weekend. Participating in events like that, he hopes, will inspire others living with disabilities to challenge the perceived limitations of their bodies and

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Can you help make hunger vanish this weekend? Save-On-Foods and the Campbell Company of Canada are teaming up this weekend to help the Kamloops Food Bank. The Help Hunger Disappear program will take place on Saturday, April 6, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Save-OnFoods in Sahali. Residents are invited to visit the store and fill donation bins with nonperishable foods in support of the food bank. People can show their support at the donation drive, which also includes a family fun day featuring a hot-dog barbecue, face-painting, games and live entertainment by Matt Stanley & The Decoys, who will play from noon to 1 p.m. A large-scale display featuring the word “hunger” and built from more than 4,000 Campbell’s soup cans will be on display at the store. Visitors will be urged

COMMUNITY to remove cans, oneby-one, until the word disappears. At the end of the day, all cans will be donated to the food bank.

Speaking of fracking The Council of Canadians is hosting a lecture on hydraulic fracturing on Monday, April 8. The lecture in the Clock Tower Building’s Alumni Theatre at Thompson Rivers University will start at 7 p.m. Joe Foy and Eoin Madden from the Vancouver-based Wilderness Committee will give presentations.

Ashes bursary Applications for the Out of the Ashes

bursary given annually by the Phoenix Centre will be accepted until June 30. Criteria for participation include living in Kamloops or moving to the city to attend a Kamloops school or program, be in recovery fro addictions for at least one year and fall within one of two age categories, 17 to 25 and 26 to 35. Applicants must also not be facing incarceration or have outstanding criminal charges. They must complete a personal-background form that can be downloaded at phoenixcentre. org or obtained from the centre at 922 Third Ave., behind Royal Inland Hospital. The bursaries are funded by donations from the community. Anyone interested in contributing can contact the bursary co-ordinator, Leann Kopytko at 250-

274-4634.

Rescue a pet Petland is sponsoring Angels Animal Rescue Adoption Day on Saturday, April 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The non-profit event aims to find homes for pets through Angels Animal Rescue (angelsanimalrescue.ca). Petland is located at the corner of Notre Dame and Dalhousie drives in Sahali.

A look back at 1936 The Kamloops Museum and Archives is presenting a public presentation tonight (April 4) by Richard Menkis on the current exhibit More Than Just Games — Canada & the 1936 Olympics. The presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $8. Pre-register with course #211033 online at Kamloops.ca/ezreg or by calling 250-828-3500.

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On March 29th, Good Friday morning, Michael passed into heaven peacefully in his sleep. God gave us this special person for a short time to love and enjoy. Michael joyously shared his love of music with everyone - singing and playing guitar. He had a mischievous laugh, loved to tell jokes and enjoyed a good pun. He sang in several choirs and enjoyed being involved in music worship at Kamloops Alliance Church. Michael worked at World of Music with his parents until the store was sold. Then he applied his talents to webpage design and CD production. In 2003 Michael co-wrote the song “Share the Vision.” Along with the ‘Summit Drive Band’ he performed it for the opening ceremonies of the BC Special Olympics 2003 and it was used as their theme song throughout that year. He wrote many songs and performed in concerts, family events and other productions. We will all miss him, however we know that he can now see, he can jump and run, and all his pain is healed. He is probably learning to drive car, but most of all he will be singing joyously in God’s choir. His last posting on facebook was “All Glory Belongs to my Savior. All glory belongs to Him!” He is survived by his parents, Wilfred and Jane Epp, one grandmother, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, April 6 at 11:00 AM at Kamloops Alliance Church, 233 Fortune Drive. Everyone is welcome.

Menkis is associate professor of history and classical, near-Eastern and religious studies at the University of British Columbia.

Penny-wise at SPCA Animal lovers can put the big jar of pennies they’ve been collecting to good use this spring to help animals in need. The Kamloops SPCA is collecting donations (pre-rolled pennies preferred) until May 31. “Many people have a jar of coins sitting in a closet or drawer in their home,” said Lorie Chortyk, general manager of community relations for the BC SPCA. Since the Royal Canadian Mint stopped distributing pennies on Feb. 4, the BC SPCA is hoping the phased-out coin can make a big difference to dogs, cats, rabbits, gerbils, hamsters and more. “Every penny

counts,” Chortyk said. “We rely solely on donations to improve the welfare of animals.”

Anchoring a lecture

Business News Network anchor Frances Horodelski is the next speaker in the President’s Lecture Series at Thompson Rivers University. Horodelski has been involved in her field for more than 30 years, including 25 years with two large investment dealers in Canada. Horodelski is scheduled to speak on Thursday, April 18, at 4 p.m. in a location yet to be determined.

Life after pesticides The Thompson Shuswap Master Gardeners Association and the Thompson Rivers University horticulture program are hosting entomologist Dr. Linda Gilkeson for a free

public presentation, Life After Pesticides: Saving Our Pollinators One Garden at a Time. The presentation will take place on Friday, April 19, at 7 p.m. in the Alumni Theatre at the university.

Burn — for $100 Through to April 30, open burning of yard and garden waste on properties of one acre or greater within the City of Kamloops and Tk’emlups Indian Band is allowed with a permit. Permits for burning within the city must be picked-up at Kamloops Fire Rescue Station No. 1, 1205 Summit Dr., 250-372-5131. Permits for burning within the Tk’emlups Indian Band must be picked up at 345 Chief Alex Thomas Way, 250314-1570. Permit cost has risen, to $100 from $50.

George Ernest Miles July 11,1927 - March 30, 2013

We are sad to announce the death of George who passed away in the RIH on March 30, 2013. He Is survived by his loving wife Nonie and his son Steven(Susan) and daughter Karen Soloman (Nick) and step children Kim and Ian Mackenzie as well as two grandchildren Matthew and Stephen. Rita Anne E. Atkins has passed away on the 25th of March, 2013. Rita was the wife of John, mother of Michael, David, Elizabeth (deceased), Carolyn, Susan and Paula. She was a Grandma and GreatGrandma to many. and has left this world knowing she did her best all her life for everyone. R.I.P. Rita encouraged everyone to become blood donors. A Service of Remembrance will be held Monday, April 8, 2013 at 11:00 am in the Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers Way. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made to the Girl Guides of Canada, Thompson Nicola Area Box 1503 Kamloops, BC V2C 6L8 Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577 Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

He was predeceased by his parents Ernest and Grace Miles,his sister Lillian, his ﬁrst wife Faye and best friend Jean Lyons. George was born in Regina Sask. and moved to Vancouver in his late teens, where he immediately made life long friends who also enjoyed his passion for mountains, hiking, skiing, backcountry trips,waterskiing and boating. George had a full career with B.C. Telephone Co. He retired at 55. He then moved to Magna Bay and spent his winters at his beloved “Tod Mountain” George will be remembered as a whole hearted man who had compassion and connection to all who crossed his path. There will be no service by George’s request. In lieu of ﬂowers you may send a donation to RIH Foundation Cancer Services Fund, 311 Columbia St. Kamloops B.C. V2C 2T1 or the Salvation Army, 344 Poplar Street, Kamloops B.C. V2B 4B8. Many thanks to Dr. Ritenburg and Jenny, Janice and Dr. Gabriel in the cancer clinic and the emergency room for their care of George.

Brian James Lamb Passed away peacefully at the age of 58, at Royal Inland Hospital on March 28,2013, with family by his side. Beloved husband of wife; Linda, children Cindy and Brian(Kerry), grandchildren; Catherine Paige, Ben, Samantha Ann and Andre, brother; Jack and family. He will be missed by all loving friends. Brian just retired from Domtar after 38 years. He was a one of a kind person. Precious are the memories He leaves behind, he will Be loved and remembered forever No service as requested by the family

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Brian Kelly, owner of Kelly’s Kaboose and coorganizer of Kamloops Model Railway Days, poses with a G-scale BC Rail C449W locomotive. Kelly expects up to 100 model-train lovers from Kamloops and beyond to attend the event, running this Friday (April 5) and Saturday (April 6) at Calvary Community Church. Dave Eagles/KTW

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Brian Kelly is not a “modeller” — a fact he’s quick to point out. He is a collector. But, his store, Kelly’s Kaboose, is the go-to place for Kamloops modellers. (The term “modeller,” Kelly said, refers to builders of model railways.) This weekend, the Tournament Capital will become the go-to place for modellers, collectors and other railway enthusiasts, as host of the 2013 National Model Railway Pacific Northwest Region spring meet — also known as Kamloops Model Railway Days. “We have a big conference usually once a year, held somewhere in the area, and that attracts guys from all over the region,” Kelly told KTW. “This year, Kamloops is hosting it.”

~ MELISSA As one of the event’s organizers, Kelly said he expects about 100 delegates from across the region for the event, which begins on Friday, April 5, and runs through Saturday, April 6. Delegates will take part in clinics during the day on Friday, learning more about things like airbrushing, painting backgrounds and super-detailing. They are also slated to take a short trip aboard the Rocky Mountaineer and go on a tour of some homes of Kamloops-area modellers. Kelly said the event will be open to the public from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. A number of model railways will be on display and visitors

will be able to take in talks and slideshow presentations. Kelly said commercial booths will also be up and running and visitors will be eligible for door prizes. “We’ve been working on this for months,” he said. “We had to arrange people to do the clinics, hotels, the Rocky Mountaineer, the local modellers in town here.” Kamloops Model Railway Days takes place at the Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers Way. Public admission is $5 for adults and $4 for children and seniors. A family pass (up to four) is $15. For more information, call Kelly at 250-377-8510.

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North Shore Artwalk application deadline tomorrow Applications are being accepted for the annual North Shore Artwalk, which runs from April 22 to May 20. The event provides an opportunity for local artists and artisans to display their works in North Shore businesses along a self-guided walking tour. Deadline for applications is Friday, April 5. Forms can be obtained online at kamloopsarts.ca or at the Kamloops Arts Council office, 7 West Seymour St.

KAG youth workshop today The Kamloops Art Gallery is holding a workshop for young artists today (April 4). The BY4Y Youth Art Workshop is slated to run from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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TNFC screenwriting blitz The Thompson-Nicola

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A different kind of house music A world-music duo is slated to perform the final house concert of the season in Kamloops with two shows next weekend. Silk Road — made up of Qui Xia He and Andre Thibault — will perform a concert in a downtown Kamloops home on Saturday, April 13, before playing a house in Rayleigh on Sunday, April 14. Qui Xia was born in China and had a career as a performer and teacher in her home country before moving to Canada, where she is now a musician, composer, producer and teacher. Thibault was born in a working-class Montreal neighbourhood to a family with Acadian roots, and he brings a Western influence to Silk Road. Admission is $20, and goes directly to the musicians.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT For more information about the downtown concert, contact Anne at 250-374-3234 or bluemoonlivemusic@gmail.com. To find out more about the Rayleigh performance, contact Shawn at shawn@ erwinsbakery.ca.

Local artist opening exhibit at KAG Tournament Capital artist Tara Bauer will be exhibiting her work at the Kamloops Art Gallery beginning this weekend. The exhibit, entitled Tara Bauer: Place in Memory, will open with a reception on Saturday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m. at The Cube in the KAG. Place in Memory explores the relationship between people

and place, revealing the common ground found in memories of significant spaces. Bauer interviewed elderly people and asked them to describe important places to which they felt connected. She then created paintings of the memories based on the interviewees’ descriptions. The paintings are overlaid with text taken from the interviews and memory maps drawn by the subjects accompany some of the works. Place in Memory runs from April 6 to April 15 at The Cube in the KAG. For more information, go online to kag.bc.ca and click on the Tara Bauer: Place in Memory link.

THURSDAY

bird of New Zealand ACROSS 22. Lower limb 1. Baseball stat 23. Guy (slang) 4. Blaze 24. Get free of 8. Sea eagles 25. Snakelike ﬁsh 10. Tails in Italian 26. Adult female bird 11. Monocot genus 27. Formal window 12. Mother or father coverings 13. The Jungian inner 34. Break into small self 15. Covered with gold pieces 35. “l836 siege” of U.S. 16. Residual oil 17. Signs up for school 36. Made violet-red 37. Food chopper 18. Furniture for daily 38. Removes writing meals 39. Ethiopian mon21. Extinct ﬂightless

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WEEKLY HOROSCOPE ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, sit down with a calculator and get a better handle on your ﬁnances, especially what you’re bringing into the house each month and what is going out.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, expect others to turn to you for the next good idea or advice. It can be taxing being the reliable one, but it also an honor to be respected like this.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 It may be time to take a relationship to another level, Taurus. Look for inspiration from another couple you admire and enjoy the ride.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, when you want to get yourself heard, there is no point sugar-coating what you have to say. Most people appreciate honesty, even if it’s abrupt.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, with so much to do, you’re barely squeaking by this week. So avoid taking on any additional projects. Don’t dig yourself into a hole that you can’t get out of.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, some decisions you make may not be the right decisions. A wise person learns from his or her mistakes but also tries new things.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, financial issues are certainly keeping you on your toes, although you are hoping for a respite. Go with the flow for now and find a better way to organize.

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LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, don’t be surprised when others are amenable to your ideas.You give careful consideration to all your proposals, and it’s no wonder others are ready to follow your lead.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, remember that the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Stop looking at what’s wrong where you are, and focus on what is right. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, trust friends and family when they insist they have your best interest in mind.You can’t always look out for yourself.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, if you haven’t felt the crunch of a deadline yet, you probably cannot avoid it this week. Tackle the work head-on and don’t allow yourself to procrastinate. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, there’s too much on your mind to focus on just one thing for the time being. This is a sign that you need to cut down on your stimuli -- at least temporarily.

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Movie Presentation - 1936 Berlin Games

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Join the Kamloops Museum & Archives for a movie night that ties in with our newest exhibit. Based on a true story, Berlin 36 tells the story of Jewish high jumper Gretel Bergmann and her struggles to represent her country at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Participants must pre-register. Kamloops Museum & Archives Apr 11 6:30-8:00 PM Thu #207737

Art on a Plate

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Learn plating designs and garnishing techniques that will impress your friends and family. Our Red Seal-certified Chef will provide you with restaurant-quality plating techniques that you can do at home. Sahali Secondary School Apr 22 6:30-9:30 PM Mon #207434

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Printmaking is the process of making original artwork by printing on paper. Learn the art of relief printing, a printmaking process in which protruding surfaces on a printing plate or block are inked and recessed areas are ink-free. Materials will be supplied. Parkview Activity Centre Apr 20 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Sat #205883

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KIT ’N’ CARLYLE

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Home, home on the (free) range

OWN ON my hands and knees on the kitchen planking, as I pick up the contents of a spilled tray of fresh veggies, I think about my wedding day. The same thing happened then, too, although I didn’t know about it until later. There, in the church kitchen, as guests began to arrive and mingle in the day-lit event hall, the kitchen helpers were experiencing a minor disaster. In what was the first time in decades the Mennonite side of my family would meet

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DARCIE HOSSACK Bon APPÉTIT with the Seventh-day Adventist side, and the first time most would be introduced to my soon-to-be husband’s also-Adventist multitude, there were any number of things that could go wrong. The mostly vegetar-

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1-398 ml. can black beans, drained 1-199 ml. corn nibblets, drained 1-127 ml. can chopped green chillies, with liquid 1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs 1/2 cup coarsely chopped “squeaky cheese” curds 1 large egg 1 tbsp. chilli powder 1 tbsp. cumin 2 tsp. onion powder 1/2 tsp. garlic powder Flaked kosher salt/fresh ground pepper 1/4 cup cornmeal Canola oil for frying In the bowl of a food processor, pulse beans until coarsely mashed. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Add corn, chillies, crumbs, cheese, egg and spices. Mix well with a wooden spoon. Season to taste. Form into about twelve 1/2 cup patties. Coat with cornmeal. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add a few patties at a time and cook 10-15 minutes, turning once, until crisp and cooked on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

ian Adventists might take umbrage over the meats presented, while the Mennonites might grow faint from so little sausage. Perhaps an argument concerning Sabbath doctrine would break out around the luncheon tables. Thankfully, however, both groups are traditional pacifists. And it wasn’t until my sister’s wedding a few months later, when Lutherans sat next to Wiccans, that things got out of sorts. Meanwhile, back on the day after the ceremony itself, I bustled myself and my dress into m the t church following an afternoon of being photographed. t It was July 31, the mercury was at 38 C and m my m crinolines had begun to t trap heat like a garden cloche. But, unaware fresh vegetables were, at that moment, being hosed off m and re-trayed, ignorance was bliss. Now, fast forward 17 years and my brother-iny law was getting married in New N Zealand last spring. Vegans both, Todd and Donna were determined that their recepm tion t would include no foods that had ever interfered with an animal of any beak, hoof or fin. Unable to attend because it was halfway b around the planet, and we had lately made a covenant that yoked us together with a mortgage t until u death (or repayment) do we part, we m

missed blessing our brother and new sister as they began their new life together. We also missed the live chicken that showed up to be featured in the wedding album. And we missed the good-hearted attempt of the bride and groom to convert at least a few meat-and-egg-eaters, and dairy-consumers, to veganism. All known accounts suggest the effort was for

naught, although some wedding guests were reported as saying, while they were still hungry after the lentil loaf, that some of the food was, in fact, OK. “Not bad!” came some very high praise. Then, as happens after weddings the world over, the guests waved off the new couple, the chicken dove for cover and the crowd scattered and drove off to find something more to eat.

Chef David Tombs takes the freshest local, organic & sustainable ingredients and crafts something truly remarkable.

Meanwhile, back home, we’ve decided to add a few more vegetarian (though not vegan) meals to our list of favourite things. We begin with black bean burgers, served on dinner buns, with mayo, avocado and red onion. The patties are easily the best case we’ve made for setting a tray of ground beef to roam free. Admittedly, the squeaky cheese came from an unknown cow.

But, the egg we used to bind the ingredients together was free-range from a backyard coop. In fact, because of Todd and Donna, I’m on the lookout for other free-range products when we shop. It doesn’t make up for not being there, but we have a feeling Todd and Donna will appreciate this more than the chef’s knife we sent. dandelionwine @shaw.ca

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BANGKOK’S BEST BETS FOR YOUR BAHT By Lauren Kramer SPECIAL TO KTW travelwriterstales.com

The city of Bangkok teems with relentless activity, from traffic jams that make the Lower Mainland’s rush-hour roads look like a breeze, to street vendors making dentures and repairing clothing. Feel like having a fried pomfret fish or a plate of pad thai? The street is the place to find it, for next to nothing in price. On every corner, Thai culture is palpable — you see it, inhale it and feel its frenetic activity all around you. It can get overwhelming, so here’s our list of top activities in the city. • Feed your feet to the fish: Chances are you’ve

eaten many a fish. In this experience, the tables, for once, are turned as the fish get a good meal at your expense. Fish spas consist of large tanks occupied by hundreds of hungry garra rufa and honey fish imported from Turkey. The foot treatment involves dipping your feet and legs into the tank and watching as the fish swarm and nibble on your dead skin cells, leaving your skin smoother and healthier in the process. It’s daunting at first, ticklish next and a very cool experience once the sensitivity wears off! Cost: $5 for 15 minutes’ immersion. • Surrender to a Thai massage: The many massage parlors that dot the city are visitors’ favourite

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respite from the constant stimulation of the street. For less than $10, any number of blissful, hour-long treatments are possible, from back massages to scalp, foot and leg treatments. The Thai masseuses we encountered were experts at delivering therapeutic relaxation. Given the affordability of the treatments, it’s easy to justify succumbing to their hands on a daily basis for a series of treatments that rejuvenate, comfort and energize road-weary limbs. Average Cost: $8

• Shop Chatuchak: Chatuchak Market is Thailand’s largest weekend market, a 35-acre warren densely populated with some 8,000 vendors. The goods are diverse and include Thai handicrafts, silk table runners, fresh coconuts and live animals Every price is highly negotiable, so arrive with patience, comfortable walking shoes and a sense of fun. Come also with the awareness that, at the prices you’ll pay here, the goods you’ll return home with will not be the

highest of quality. We purchased wooden spoons, kids’ watches, pashminas, wallets and flip flops. With a few exceptions, most of the items broke after their first few uses. Still, the fun is in the shopping! The heat in Bangkok is searing, so break frequently, drink lots of water, indulge in the freshly sliced fruit and juices and haggle with a sweet smile. Travel Writers Tale is a travel-writing syndicate. travelwriterstales.com

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FAITH

Will the European Union stick together?

N THE beginning, the effort to foment the European Union’s unity and prosperity looked so promising. Building Europe into a powerful global empire-like entity has been a dream of many political, military and religious leaders. When the Roman Empire disintegrated toward the end of fifth century, it ended an era of four consecutive empires that dominated much of the world — namely Babylon, MedoPersia, Greece and Rome. The vacuum of divided Europe was filled by a religio-political system that tried uniting large segments of mankind under the authority of “the one and only true religion.” Looking back, we know this human effort, however well-meaning at

KAREL SAMEK You Gotta Have FAITH first, ushered in an era of intolerance and oppression called the Dark Ages. Historians’ modest estimate of 100 million lost lives (some go as high as 200 million) were the cost of military conflicts, religious holy (and unholy) wars and persecutions. Behind it lay an obsession and conviction that mankind needed central rule in political and religious matters to rule its conscience and secure

its submission. Europe’s history shows major key individuals who attempted to unite Europe under one central rule and, from Europe, control world affairs. To mention few: Charlemagne tried in the eighth century; Charles V in the 16th; Napoleon in the 18th and 19th; Kaiser Wilhelm, Hitler and the Soviets in the 20th. Some combined it with corrupted religion, others with atheism or other philosophies. The EU started as a revival of the same old dream. Will it succeed? In the 1940s, after Hitler’s great victories in Europe and the defeat of the French at Dunkirk, when England feared for its survival, a British Christian pastor kept confidently writing that, based on biblical proph-

ecy, Hitler’s cause could not prevail. He referred to Daniel 2 as the source of his confidence. A German pastor who was drafted into Hitler’s army was asked by a high military officer for his opinion of Hitler’s success in the war with the USSR. After being promised that whatever he said would not endanger his life, he gave the officer a lesson on Daniel 2. He was asked to repeat the same lesson to another group of highranking military officers. Some historians claim Napoleon, Kaiser Wilhelm and Hitler were told of this Bible prophecy. Hitler responded: “Let God keep to His own business and I will keep to mine.” Napoleon, after his defeat, was recorded as

saying, “I could not win against God, He is stronger than I.” Daniel 2 depicts the rise and fall of four great world empires, starting with that of Babylon. Historians have no problem tracing them down through MedoPersia, Greece and Rome. Yet, illogically, after them no such strong fifth world empire was to appear in Europe. Rome had disintegrated from its inner corruptions, moral vices and attacks from Germanic tribes. It divided into 10 original segments, just like the 10 toes of the Daniel’s 2 statue indicate. By the word of Prophet Daniel and in spite of their determined attempts “they will be [stay] divided, shall be partly strong and partly weak and shall not cleave [adhere] one to another.” (Daniel 2:41-43).

Actually, they further fragmented. Today, we hear much about the new world order. Presidents, politicians, bankers and religious leaders push hard to accomplish it using religious, military, political, economic and industrial ties. Will it succeed? According to Bible prophecy, only for a short time. It will then fall apart. Daniel 2 predicts a “big rock,” cut without human hands, smashing this final human attempt to dominate world affairs. This rock is none other than Jesus Christ in his Second Coming. Most people don’t listen to God’s word. Instead, they look to other spiritual rocks — astrology, silly predictions, occultism, ambitious politicians or confused theologians

and self-serving religious leaders promising peace and prosperity. In Daniel 2:45, Prophet Daniel interprets King Nebuchadnezzar’s dream with these words: “The dream is certain and its interpretation is sure.” Will the EU, the new world order or a oneworld government succeed? Maybe for a very short time. God in His love for the human family told us some 2,500 years in advance what will and won’t happen. Isn’t it time start looking to Him for answers and build our confidence on His word, rather than on stars, soothsayers and the promises and prognosis of men? Karel Samek is pastor of Merritt, Ashcroft and Lillooet Seventh-day Adventist churches.

Kamloops

Places of Worship GRACE LIFE CHURCH

Come and join us for our Family Service every Sunday. When: Sundays at 9 am Where: Calvary Community Church Building, 1205 Rogers Way Contact: Phone 250.376.1548 Email: info@jesusfeast.ca Web: www.jesusfeast.ca

UNITED CHURCHES OF CANADA Kamloops United Church

kamloopsunited.ca 421 St. Paul St. • Sundays 10:00 a.m. Rev. Teri Meyer • Rev. Bruce Comrie

Mt. Paul United Church www.mtpauluc.ca

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Unitarian Fellowship Valleyview Hall 2288 Park Drive 10:00 a.m. Sunday Services, Meditation and Discussion Circles. For full schedule, visit www.uukam.bc.ca Freedom of religious thought

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Plura Hills United Church

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2090 Pacific Way • Sundays 10:00 am Rev. Carolyn Ronald

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St. Andrews Lutheran Church Bible based, Christ centred & family oriented. SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:30am Sunday School during the service

815 Renfrew Avenue Rev. David Schumacher 250.376.8323

COMMUNITY CHURCH 344 POPLAR A Caring Community of believers Invite you to: Sunday School - 10:00 a.m Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study Tues. - 6:30 p.m. Call for info re: Celebrate Freedom Program

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Coming Events Don’t miss the Celebration of Rural Living Expo & Trade Show April 27-28, 2013 9am-5pm daily NT Agriplex & Fall Fair Facility 4872 Dunn Lake Rd., Barriere Over 100 booths & displays to peruse. Music, concessions, giveaways. A full lineup of feature speakers: including Dr. Art Hister. Free draws every hour. $5/adult, $3/stud. or senior, children 12 & under Free. Vendor and Expo info at: www.ruralexpobarriere.com

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R.I.H Afternoon Auxiliary Thrift Cellar is presenting a Silent Auction Silent Auction is currently active ends April 27 at 2pm Viewing Monday to Saturday 10-4 for more information please see Karen on Saturdays 1-4 at 146 Victoria Street 3LP Record set of Kiss, and 4 Emily Carr Books and may more items to bid on.

Information F.O.Eagles Ladies Auxiliary #3453 are holding nominations for ofﬁcers for 2013/2014 year at the regular meeting on April 15th at 7:30pm. 755 Tranquille Rd.

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Employment Automotive LOOKING for 2 Heavy - Duty Mechanics to start asap! Wages vary on experience. Looking for 3rd, 4th year apprentice or journeyman. Can sign off apprentice hours by journeyman. Job is in Fort McMurray. Flights paid! Questions Call 250-819-7187 or kﬁschermechanical@gmail.com

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OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Owner Ops. for our Kamloops based terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving exp. / training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneﬁts package. To join our team of Professional drivers, email a resume, current driver’s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call Bev: 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. We thank you for your interest, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

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Large Canadian Cabinet Manufacturer looking to partner with individuals or existing company to bring an excellent cabinet product to Kamloops. This mid- to high-end product line has a broad spectrum, from the very traditional to the modern European door styles, great selection of finishes, excellent sales tools and a proven success record in the US and Canada. The product line is very designer friendly with full 2020 Design support. Qualifying applicants will be required to have retail showroom space, and business sense. Successful applicant will reap the full benefit of close corporate support in making your business a great success. For inquiries, please reply by email to: businessopp853@gmail.com listing your contact information and any other helpful information.

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Career Opportunities

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Apply today at www.tolko.com

Truck Driver Training NEW!

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

Career Opportunities

CERTIFIED ICBC AIR BRAKE COURSE

Apr. 19-21 May 3-5 is accepting aapplications for the Director of Support Services position. This role works within an organization founded in 1956, dedicated to providing opportunities for persons with a developmental disability to experience a full life in as many aspects as they so choose. The role requires exceptional leadership ability and commitment to providing person-centred services. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and beneﬁt package. For more information please visit: ucscoop.com/jobs/

250-828-5104 School of Trades & Technology

Funding provided through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement

THURSDAY, April 4, 2013 â?&#x2013; B11

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

Employment

Education/Trade Schools

Help Wanted

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

Parklane Pool and Spa is looking for an Experienced pool and hot tub technician (electrical experience beneďŹ cial) Pool and spa laborers â&#x20AC;&#x153;on site training providedâ&#x20AC;? Email, mail or fax resume by April 10, 2013 to Fax 250372-1061 Mail 1388 Battle St. Kamloops BC V2C 2N8 Email:

Career Opportunities

DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T WAIT! MAY 6TH HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT DIPLOMA

250-374-0462

Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries. Call 250-374-0462 for more information.

service@parklanepoolandspa.com

Career Opportunities

CORE & PAL Courses week days and/or weekends. www.pal-core-ed.com or Call George 852-0595 / 579-1938 Visa or debit accepted FOODSAFE COURSE by certiďŹ ed Instructor Saturday April 20th 8:30am-4:00pm $65 Preregister by phoning 250-554-9762

HUNTER & FIREARMS Courses. Next C.O.R.E. May 4th & 5th Saturday & Sunday. P.A.L. Saturday April 6th. Challenges, Testing ongoing daily. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

Bill

250-376-7970

Help Wanted PHONE DISCONNECTED? We Can Help! EVERYONE APPROVED.

1-877-852-1122 PRO-TEL RECONNECT Concrete Finisher/ Concrete Laborer. We are a busy ďŹ&#x201A;at work company looking for 2 qualiďŹ ed people wage determined by experience. Vehicle and drivers license a must. Fax resumes to 250-377-7640 EI CLAIM denied? Need help? 18yrs exp as EI ofďŹ cer. Will prepare & present appeals. Bernie Hughes Toll Free 1877-581-1122.

Study online or on campus Health Care Aide â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 months Nursing Unit Clerk â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 months - Work in the heart of the hospital - The ďŹ rst CCAPP accredited program in BC

Warehouse Technician

Kamloops, BC 3FGFSFODF /VNCFS 8 Recruiting higly Reporting to the Parts Chargehand, our Warehouse Technicians pick/ship/receive and talented and maintain inventory in the warehouse and yard dedicated in order to provide accurate timely service to both internal and external customers: personnel. This is a very exciting time to be a part of SMS Equipment. We are one of the largest Komatsu dealers in the world and believe our continued growth is a result of our highly skilled and engaged employees who deliver excellence in the workplace. If you are interested in working for a very dynamic company where your input, your ideas and your participation is valued, apply today.

Our growth means your success.

Career Opportunities

Start your Health Care Career in less than a year!

Pharmacy Technician â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 months

(GRADE 12 NOT REQUIRED)

699 Victoria St.

Career Opportunities

- Kamloops needs more Care Aides...ASAP!

Career Opportunities

Medical Transcriptionist â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 months - Work online or in hospitals Financial Aid available â&#x20AC;˘ PCTIA and CCAPP accredited

Thompson Career College

250-372-8211 or toll free 1-877-840-0888 or online at www.ThompsonCC.ca

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I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679

Career Opportunities

Until there's a cure, there's us.

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B12 ❖ THURSDAY, April 4, 2013 Help Wanted

Help Wanted

ARE YOU ENERGETIC? GOAL DRIVEN? CUSTOMER ORIENTED? Is Service, Quality & Cleanliness your passion? Are you Organized? Have a sense of urgency?

We are now recruiting staff for our Kamloops location! JOB FAIR TO BE HELD ON

SUNDAY, APRIL 7 & MONDAY APRIL 8 10AM-7PM

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

Help Wanted 5939219

Help Wanted

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN

Kamloops Hyundai is now accepting applications for a fully qualiﬁed Automotive Service Technician. This is a full time position offering competitive wages, group beneﬁts and a positive work environment. Successful candidates must be able to work in a team environment and have previous dealership experience. Import auto dealership experience is an asset. Please drop off resume to: Alex Kaluzny, Service Manager or email to: akaluzny@kamloopshyundai.com

Ramada Inn- 555 Columbia St. W, Kamloops. BC

Please email your resumes ahead of time to kamloopsjobs@cheviot.ca

Kamloops Hyundai

Some reasons why we’re an excellent company to work with: • Work with one of Canada’s 50 best managed companies • Comprehensive training program with industry experts • Health care plan with full beneÀts We are looking for the right individual who has the following qualiÀcations: • Previous Ànancial services experience an asset • Strong data entry • Analytical and computer skills • Previous BDC call center experience a strong asset

Employment

Professional/ Management

Trades, Technical

Work Wanted

EXCELLENT Controller Career Opportunity for a CA, CGA or CMA: This is your chance to join a unique, highly growth oriented company in the short-term lending industry. In business since 1998, the company has its head offices in Kamloops and has operations across Western Canada. The company has been experiencing a steep growth trajectory and is looking to bolster its management team to continue to support this growth. Ideal candidate is a CA, CGA or CMA with a minimum of two years of experience in industry, and five years in accounting in general. Experience with multi-location operations and with QuickBooks will definitely be beneficial. Please email your resume and cover letter to tpeters@teniscipiva.com. Deadline for applications is April 4, 2013.

948 Notre Dame Dr.

Trades, Technical CONSTRUCTION LABOURERS needed for concrete forming in Kamloops. Good wages. Send resume to: majka99@telus.net or fax to 604-864-2796.

5933998

We are currently looking for an outstanding individual interested in continuing their career with Murray Chevrolet Buick GMC in Merritt, B.C. Work with one of the best F&I managers in the business. Help grow our Sub Prime business and online digital marketing campaigns. We welcome any person that is interested in the business as well as seasoned veterans.

Employment

Mon to Sat 8 am to 6 pm

Positions available: SHIFT LEADERS, CREW TRAINERS, CREW, COOKS

Financial Services/Business Development Centre Specialist

Employment

www.arrow.ca

HIRING OWNER OPERATORS AND DRIVERS Local and Interprovincial Flat Deck Hauling Western Canada

We oīer you: • A strong and growing company • Partnership and Support • Full Time, Year Round Work • Schedule Ɵme at home • CompeƟƟve CompensaƟon & Fuel Pricing

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

TRACK FOREMAN Kettle Falls International Railway, LLC (KFR), an OmniTRAX, Inc. managed company, operates over 160 miles of former Burlington Northern Santa Fe trackage in Northeastern Washington State and Southeastern British Columbia. KFR operates from the BNSF interchange at Chewelah, Washington to Columbia Gardens, British Columbia. A second line operates from Kettle Falls, Washington to Grand Forks, British Columbia. KFR is looking for a Track Foreman to assist with the Canadian operations. Track Foreman: Installs and repairs railroad track on speciﬁed territory of railroad, using spike pullers, spike drivers, removes old spikes, drives new spikes, performs related inspection and maintenance to railroad track on speciﬁed territory of railroad. This is accomplished by performing the following duties. Additional details at www.omnitrax.com. Send resume to recruiting@omnitrax.com or fax 866-448-9259.

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

Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

Fitness/Exercise WE will pay you to exercise! Deliver Kamloops This Week Only 2 issues a week!

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

Cleaning Services

A healthy local economy depends on you

Hard working professional cleaning service for hire Kim 250-682-2322

SHOP LOCALLY Education/Trade Schools

Drywall Boarding, taping, texturing. Reasonable rates. All jobs guaranteed. For estimates call Rob (250) 319-0288

Education/Trade Schools

You possess: • Super B driving experience • A clean drivers abstract • References Email:jobs@arrow.ca,Fax:250-314-1750 Phone: 1-877-700-4445

Please contact in conÀdence our General Manager Richard Antonenko at richard@murraygmmerritt. com, 1-250-378-9255 or apply online.

UP TO

$1000

OFF TUITION THIS SPRING

Career Opportunity

5945451

FEBRUARY 25 - MAY 24

Growing multi-line automotive dealership in Kamloops, B.C. has a career opportunity for a highly qualiﬁed individual.

VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM OR CALL 250.314.1122

Parts Counter Person with some shipper / receiver duties – Multi-line The successful candidate will be an energetic self-starter with the ability to multi-task efﬁciently with minimal supervision. Relevant experience is an asset. This position will provide a competitive pay and beneﬁts package. Only quality-conscious team players need apply. Send Resume Attention: Kirk Zimmer kzimmer@zimmerwheatongm.com

685 NOTRE DAME DRIVE

Advertising Consultant Award-winning Kamloops This Week has an opening for an Advertising Consultant. The position requires a highly organized individual with ability to multi-task in a fun, fastpaced team environment. Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required. Excellent communication skills, valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are necessary.

STOP SEARCHING. START LEARNING.

If you have a passion for the advertising business, are creative and thrive on challenges, we want to hear from you. Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to: Attention: Advertising Manager 1365 B Dalhousie Drive Kamloops BC V2C 5P6 Fax: 250-374-1033 Email: sales@kamloopsthisweek.com We thank all applicants; only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Top of the Columbia St. Hill

250-374-1135

*Conditions Apply.

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

Medical/Dental

Services Professional/ Management

Medical/Dental

Electrical

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

Please send resume to Box #1435 Kamloops This Week 1365-B Dalhousie Drive, V2C 5P6 or apply directly at the store or by email: Phr08576@loblaw.ca Services

Services

Electrical

Handypersons

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

RICK’S SMALL HAUL For all Deliveries & Dump Runs. Extra large dump trailers for rent. Dump Truck Long and Short Hauls!!

250-377-3457

Pets & Livestock

Landscaping

Stucco/Siding

Pets Animals sold as “purebred stock” must be registrable in compliance with the Canadian Pedigree Act.

Only $120/month Run your 1x1 semi display classiﬁed in every issue of Kamloops This Week

CKC Registered German Wirehair Pointer pups. Ready Mar 30th, 1st shots, blk/white & liver/white. $850 Will deliver to WL. (250)371-1218

Call 250-371-4949 classiﬁeds@kamloopsthisweek.com

Intent of Position: The General Manager of the North Shore Business Landscaping Improvement Association (NSBIA) is a critical, functional role for the Association. While a Look Out Board of Directors governs the Association, the Landscaping.ca operational aspects of the Association fall directly Pruning, Aerating, Yard to the General Manager. These aspects Garden & Lawn Clean-up, Powerinclude: Raking, Mowing, with Hauling,other budgeting, work-planning, liaising CEDAR Hedge Trimming Call Irrigation Start Up supporting board operations, Westorganizations, End Cedars (250)574and repairs. and 5816executing the business, strategic and 250-376-2689 work-plans of Tony’s Lawn and each Gardenyear. The General Manager the association Maintenance, pruning, hedganswers the President of the association ing, power raking,toaerating, rototilling (250) 571-5408 regarding performance. The General Manager oversees all human resource Professional/ Professional/ functions including hiring, performance evaluations, Management and terminations of staff. The Management General Manager also monitors all beneﬁts such as holidays, time in 5945247 lieu of work. Contractors who act on behalf of the Association, must also have performance clauses deﬁned. The General manager is also responsible for creating, enhancing, and maintaining the Association relationship with its members. Within these duties, the General Manager will notify the board of all emerging or current issues.

PETS For Sale? TRI-CITY SPECIAL! for only $46.81/week, we will place your classiﬁed ad into Kamloops, Vernon & Salmon Arm.

Misc Services

(250)371-4949 classiﬁeds@kamloopsthisweek.com

THOMPSON VALLEY DISPOSAL LTD. 12 Yard Mini Bins & 20,30, 40 Yard BIG Bins

*some restrictions apply.

Become a GREEN SHOPPER!

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL Locally owned & operated

250-376-5865 / 250-320-5865

FOR MORE INFO VISIT NSBIA.COM DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS 4:00pm, April 19, 2013.

Livestock

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110

www.pitch-in.ca

Cars • Trucks • Trailers I HAVE A PET, AND WE NEED ••A HOME... RV’s • Boats • ATV’s

RUNSOLD TILL

Look Out Landscaping.ca

CEDAR Hedge Trimming Call West End Cedars (250)5745816

Services

YOUR BUSINESS HERE

Landscaping

Garden & Lawn

Services

250-377-3457

This is a part time position offering competitive industry rates and benefits upon qualification.

Email gerrycline@shaw.ca

RICK’S SMALL HAUL

For all Deliveries & Dump Runs. Extra large dump trailers for rent. Call Gerry 250-574-4602 Dump Truck Email gerrycline@shaw.ca Long and Short Hauls!! GENERAL MANAGER

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Call Gerry 250-574-4602

Handypersons

“A” Licensed Small Jobs Service Up Grades

KAMLOOPS B.C. Requires the services of a

“A” Licensed Small Jobs Service Up Grades

Services Professional/ Management

THURSDAY, April 4, 2013 ❖ B13

• Snowmobiles • Motorcycles The BC SPCA believes that if landlords were aware of the signiﬁ cant • Merchandise beneﬁts of pet-friendly housing, they would be more inclined to offer it.

Pruning, Aerating, Yard Clean-up, Power Raking, Mowing, Hauling, Irrigation Start Up and repairs.

• Some restrictions apply

For more information, visit • Includes 2 issues per week • Non-Business ads only http://www.spca.bc.ca/welfare/campaign-issues/pets-in-rental-housing.html

250-376-2689

Tony’s Lawn and Garden Maintenance, pruning, hedging, power raking, aerating, rototilling (250) 571-5408

• Non-Business ads only

KAMLOOPS BUSINESS DIRECTORY ONLY $7

00 5 NTH

PER MO

1470 N. Plaza Lane • 555-0000

L.COOK WOODWORKING § Custom Cabinets § Furniture § Closet Organizers § Finish Carpentry

250.574.0074

lcookwoodworking.webs.com

Dutch Masters Painting

+ HST & $2 ! .25 Includes ro e-edition charge tating featu re spot

THOMPSON RIVERS

Kitchen Fitters

Why replace your kitchen if you can refinish it for a fraction of the cost?

Exterior Painting Specialist

Call Jeﬀ - 250.320.9935

250.554.4500 foreverfeet-footcare.ca

Asian Methods Acupuncture • Acupressure

Mon-Fri 9-6 • Sat. by reservation

250.320.1209

www.yangjonesclinic.com

PEST SPECIALIZING IN: ¬ Spiders ¬ Pigeons ¬ Mice/Rats ¬ Bedbugs ¬ Ants ¬ Wasps ¬ Termites

778-220-3333

CONSTRUCTION

à Small concrete jobs à Allan Blocks à Concrete sealing à Patios à Sidewalks à Reasonable & driveways Rates

Erin 250-318-3872

Fortitude

Counselling and Consulting

- Parent & Teen Conflict - Marriage Relationships - Communication Skills

David Hebb MSW, RSW (250) 819-5998 www.kamloopscounselling.ca

Your Business Here!

DURABULL

Counselling and Consulting

David Hebb MSW, RSW (250) 819-5998 www.kamloopscounselling.ca

PROVIDING AFFORDABLE FOOTCARE SERVICES IN THE PRIVACY OF YOUR HOME

Visit us on Facebook

No HST! •

Fortitude - Parent & Teen Conflict - Marriage Relationships - Communication Skills

FOREVER FEET FOOTCARE

250.573.4884 | 250.682.7680

Paraf¿n Bath Room Special Ultrasound • Hot Stone Beauty & Weight Loss only $299.00 For: Relaxation • Pain Relief Health Maintenance

(includes paint) Over 2000 colours

+ HST

Pet not happy? Yard looking crappy? Call now and book your Spring Clean! 1.250.819.7870 K9Poocrew.ca

CALL RANDY 250-374-7467

B14 ❖ THURSDAY, April 4, 2013

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

Merchandise for Sale

$500 & Under

Furniture

Do you have an item for sale under $500?

LEATHER SECTIONAL

Heavy Duty Machinery

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

Call our Classiﬁed Department for details!

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

250-371-4949 *some restrictions apply

New, still in plastic. Worth $899. Must Sell $299. Can Deliver. 250-434-2337 or 250-314-7022

5 PIECE DINING ROOM SET Brand new. Still in boxes. Worth $600. Must Sell $249. Can Deliver. 250-434-2337 or 250-314-7022

BRAND NEW 4 PC BEDROOM SET

ALL SEASON FIREWOOD. For delivery birch, ﬁr & pine. Stock up now. Campﬁre wood. (250)377-3457.

Queen Size Sleigh Style Bed Set Bed, Dresser, Mirror and a nightstand. Still in boxes. Worth $1799. Must sell. $699! 250-434-2337 or 250-314-7022

Auctions

Firewood/Fuel

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! Also Damaged 40’ $1950 Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Misc. Wanted Quarters. I will pay $1 each for older 25¢. Loose, rolls, bags, ect. I will consider other coins as well. 1-778-932-2316 Wanted boat trailer for 12ft alum. boat.c/w boat winch & rollers req’d 778-471-5076

Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale Ashley Court 55 plus Adult Apt. Secure parking and work shop 1420sq ft. No pets. Private Sale $235,000 (250) 5798284

For Sale By Owner BY OWNER

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

$40.00 Special! Call or email for more info:

250-374-7467 classiﬁeds@

Rentals

Houses For Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Recreation

FOR SALE OR TRADE for residential property in Kamloops. This very bright, fully furnished,three bedroom/two bath corner unit townhouse in Big White offers your very own hot tub on the patio, carport, high end furniture/appliance pkge, stacking washer/dryer and rock-faced ﬁreplace. Short stroll to Gondola, skating rink, tube park, Day Lodge. Ideal for family or as a revenue generator throughout the ski season. Strata fees only $155.00 per month. Call Don at 250-682-3984 for more information. Asking $199,900.00 plus HST.

2 bdrm Apartment N/Shore Close to shop &bus New W/D N/P $800/mo+ util 554-8202

✰SHUSWAP LAKE!✰

Mobile Homes & Parks

Independently owned and operated by the Raffan Family since 1963.

MACHINERY SALE

Saturday, April 6th • 8:30 am

Consignments wanted & accepted until 3 pm Friday, April 5th

250-554-7888 The Sands Lower Sahali

Centrally Located Clean Secure building with resident manager. 1 Bdrm some with views.

RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca

Would you like to swallow 20 pills every day, just to digest your food? If you had cystic fibrosis, you’d have no choice.

Please help us.

Townhouses #7-1750 PACIFIC WAY

1-800-378-CCFF • www.cysticfibrosis.ca

kamloopsthisweek.com

Bed & Breakfast BC Best Buy Classiﬁed’s

$312,500

PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670

Top of Barnhartvale 5 Acres 3 bdrm, ensuite 42’ x 8’ Deck Dining Rm Wood Burning f/p Ground Level basement Suite incl 2 bdrm + den Gas f/p w/d. Double Detached Garage 2 Hay Sheds, Wood Shed, Fenced Garden Fruit Trees Call 250573-2015 to view.

Garage Sales

Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 778-281-0030

1&2/BDRM Suites

1/bdrm starting at $675/mth 2/bdrm starting at $800/mth Incl/heat, hot water. N/P. Senior oriented.

(250)828-1711

Misc. Wanted COINS, Private Collector wanting to buy coins, tokens, medals. Canadian, US, Specialty Foreign. Collections, rolls, older bank bags of coins, special coins from safety deposit box, sets ect. Call Todd: 1-250-864-3521

RIVIERA VILLA

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL US AT

250-546-9420

Level entry, 2 bedroom, 2 bath townhouse in Brigadoon. Beautifully updated and immaculately kept inside and out. New flooring throughout including hardwood, carpet, and lino. Modern paint colors. Updated light fixtures. Gas fireplace. Access to private patio from living room. Large master bedroom includes four pce ensuite with jetted tub. New HE furnace and hot water tank, b/i vac, central air, and 5 appliances. Full, unfinished basement. Rentals allowed, some pets allowed with strata permission.

Place your classiﬁed ad in over 71 Papers across BC. Call 250-371-4949 for more information

Cheryl Bidulka 250-318-8400

Duplex / 4 Plex cbidulka@royallepage.ca

3bdrm Valleyview duplex w/d, n/s, n/p prefer mature people lots/prk $1100 (250) 828-7837

Misc. Wanted

903 Raffan Rd., Armstrong, B.C. Owners & Auctioneers: Don & Peter Raffan mail@valleyauction.ca • www.valleyauction.ca

REAL ESTATE SOLD SAT. APRIL 6TH • 10AM LOCATION - 2851 - 20TH AVENUE, NE TRANS CANADA #1 TURN LEFT GOING EAST NE 30TH ST. N.E. BY TIM HORTONS. WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS. STREET PARKING.

SELLING: Household. Shop. Garage. Yard Items. SPECIALTY ITEMS: 2 Tier Baldwin Organ, Approx. 50 prints, Chime Clock, Record Player and more. Subject to additions and deletions. TERMS: Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Debit. Good Checks Honoured.

Box 67, 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E0

BEFORE YOU SELL: • ASPEN • BIRCH • COTTONWOOD • PINE PULP LOGS

CHARTER MEMBER OF BC AUCTIONEERS 1983-2011

RV Pads LARGE Seasonal RV lot for rent at Shuswap Falls RV Resort Seasonal rate $ 2,700 from April 15th to Oct 15th, 2013. Price includes Water, Sewer, Power, Fire Pit, Picnic Table, Clean Shale Pad and Driveway. For more info http://www.shuswapfallsrvresort.com or see my ad at kijiji.ca BC Vacation rentals. Call Dave 403-703-9066 or reply via email:dstosky@telus.net Lot is also available to purchase YEAR round RV site in town. North Shore, fully serviced, incl cable, util, tel hookup, coin lndy, $500/mo 250-376-1421

Shared Accommodation Furn bed rm cls to DTown util incl employed or student n/s/p no drinking $500mo 377-3158 Male seeking roommate Westsyde Furn. Close to bus $550/mo util incl. 250-5798193 Cell 250-572-1048

Suites, Lower 1Bdrm N/Shore $450/mo incl util. for 1 working person 778-470-0057 / 250-819-6158 1Bdrm N.Shore daylight, level entry ns/np $600 incl.util. Avail now 376-4983 or 376-7291 1BDR suite in Brock home, working person/student,n/s n/p $600 util inc (250) 461-9907 Brock 1bdrm util & cable incld N/S N/P close to school & bus avail Immd $750 376-4307

Run Till Rented “Read All About It” Kamloops This Week Run Till Rented gives you endless possibilities...

IT’S GARAGE SALE TIME Call and ask us about our GARAGE SALE SPECIAL

VALLEYVIEW Sat Apr 6th. 2158 Crescent Dr. 8:30 - 12:00 Gas stove, fridge oversize couch + more.

250-374-0462

Townhouses 3bdrm in Valleyview pet neg, $1400 avail Immd 374-5586 or 371-0206

TOWNHOUSES Best Value In Town *Bright, clean & Spacious 2&3 bedrooms *Big storage rooms *Laundry Facilities *Close to park, shopping & bus stop PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED

318-4321 NO PETS

DVD’S , TOOLS, SMALL DRILL PRESS, OFFICE DESK, CHAIR, FOLDING TABLE, LIGHT FIXTURES, , LEATHER BIKE JACKET & MANY MORE ITEMS.

BROCK Sat and Sun 9-3pm 2194 Invermere Pl. Lots of House hold items.

KTW needs door to door Carriers in all areas of Kamloops For a route near you call:

NORTH SHORE

BARNHARTVALE 1251 HIGHRIDGE DR SATURDAY APRIL 6 • 10 - 4

ABERDEEN Multi Family1248 Howe Road Sat 9-1pm Great stuff. Lots for everyone!

NORM WILCOX

(250) 395-6218 (direct line) • (250) 395-6201 (fax)

SALE

NOTE: ESTATE EQUIPMENT AUCTION PENDING!

HARVEY'S AUCTION SERVICE PH/FAX: 250-376-7826 • CELL 250-319-2101

Please call

GARAGE

VIEW SATURDAY AM PRIOR TO AUCTION. SALE CONDUCTED BY

Lakeside lot, end unit. Plenty of extra space. Steps to beautiful sandy beach with a wharf for your boat. Newer 2006 1bedroom, 1bath, park model trailer, plus a tastefully decorated guest cabin. Resort has 2 pools, 2 hot tubs, Adult & Family Clubhouse, Park, Playground. $1500/week 250-371-1333

EARN EXTRA CA$H

SALMON ARM B.C.

LIQUIDATION AUCTION

5 Star Caravans West Resort in Scotch Creek B.C.

ONLY $10.00 FOR 3 LINES (Plus Tax) ($1 per additional line)

250-371-4949 classiﬁeds@kamloopsthisweek.com Garage Sale deadline is Tuesday 2pm

$5300 + tax Max 3 Lines Max 12 Weeks Must be pre-paid (no refunds) Scheduled for 4 weeks at a time

Become a GREEN SHOPPER!

(Must phone to reschedule)

Private parties only - no businesses - Some Restrictions Apply

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

CALL 250-371-4949

The Heart of Your Community

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Antiques / Classics

Cars - Domestic

Recreational/Sale

1967 Ford Falcon Futura St.6 Auto 2dr all original runs good, $6000 obo (250) 376-5722

02 Dodge Chrysler Seabring 4dr V6, 190,000km new tires gd cond $3900obo 319-1394

Auto Accessories/Parts

09 Pontiac Vibe 65,000km $12,500 winter & summer tires grey, auto, ac (250) 573-5352

RUN UNTIL SOLD

WC CUSTOM

COATING

MANIFOLD HEADERS INTER-COOLERS CALIPERS 150B Larkspur St. • Kamloops

250.320.4118 pcoating@telus.net Auto Financing

ONLY $35.00(plus Tax) (250)371-4949 *some restrictions apply call for details

Run until sold New Price $56.00+tax Do you have a vehicle, boat, rv, or trailer to sell? With our Run til sold specials you pay one ﬂat rate and we will run your ad until your vehicle sells.* • $56.00 (boxed ad with photo) • $35.00 (regular 3 line ad)

Call: 250-371-4949

*Some conditions & restrictions apply. Private party only (no businesses).

Recreational/Sale Scrap Car Removal

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

Boats

Escorts

20ft. Campion bow rider w/115 hpMerc outbrd EZload trailer FishFndr $2900obo 319-1394 Sailboat, 15.5’ Falcon, ﬁberglass, centreboard, new Northsails on trailer. $2750. Louis Creek. 250-672-9623 Zodiac made by Liberty, 12ft L x 6ft W 2.3L new Honda motor w/trailer $2650 (250) 372-5401

1ST CHOICE

KAMLOOPS TEMPTRESS Sexy, fun, accommodating, & discreet. Ask about our daytime specials & Stag Parties.

Call 24/7

Adult Escorts

1992 26.5ft ﬁfthwheel. Exc cond, new tires, clean, lrg fridge w/top freezer, micro, 4 burner stove, rear kitchen, qu/ bed, couch & easy chair, stereo sys, a/c unit, furnace, nice layout slps 6, $5000 many extras (250) 554-1457 26’ pull type 1999 Mallard trailer slps 6, lrg awning, a/c , solar panel + extras $9,000 (250) 376-6918

(250) 318-9605

09 Jeep Patriot North 4x4 std, ac, fully loaded 61,500km drk green $16,250. 250-672-9623

Legal Notices

Trucks & Vans

CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT

374-0462

1996 Ford F150, 4x4, lifted, 300, straight 6. 279000 kms. HD Custom Bumpers, Hitch front & back, some rust, great bush truck. Comes with snow tires. $2500 OBO. 250-515-1804 or 250-832-1804 99 Ford F150 5spd. ext cab. matching canopy, new tires, $5000obo (250) 376-4112

meeting, hockey game or gala couple of clicks.

Sport Utility Vehicle

Call or text 24/7

next brownie

250-572-3623

Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com

Downtown in calls or out calls available.

community to your

evening with a

Fast, friendly service. Professional Service for over 30 years Cash/Visa/MC 250-372-7721 1-866-849-8603 www.allproescorts.com or www.allprostrippers.com

We are HOT, SWEET, & Always Discreet!

Invite the whole

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ALL Pro Escorts & Strippers.

#1A European Enchanting Companion Sweet, pleasant, upscale, classy & fun. Hourglass ﬁgure. Discreet. 10am-8pm. 250-371-0947

To Choose From.

8foot Camperette, 3 burner stove, no leaks $800 obo (250) 578-7202 after 3pm

1-800-961-7022

Adult

5 Sexy Teens

01 Ford F250xlt 7.3Lt 4X4 ext/cab FIPK, bull bar, air susp $20000obo 250-457-1867

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

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HEFFLEY CREEK WATERWORKS DISTRICT Annual General Meeting April 14, 2013, 7:00 pm Hefﬂey Creek Community Hall

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Memories & Milestones June and Hubert Janning Let us help you say April 4, 1953 ~ April 4, 2013

Congratulations on your

60TH Wedding Anniversary! Love, All your family

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Thursday Edition Kamloops This Week • Full Colour Announcements • Bonus No Extra Charge for Colour

Call 250.374.7467

Let Kamloops know about your New Arrival! Thursday Edition • Full Colour Announcements • Bonus No Extra Charge for Colour

Call 250.374.7467 for details

GET A $500 GAS CARD

ALL FUELED UP EVENT

2013 BUICK VERANO

FINANCE AT 1.9% FOR 84 MONTHS†

132

PLUS

FINANCE AT 2.99% FOR 84 MONTHS†

BASED ON A PURCHASE PRICE OF $42,395* OFFERS INCLUDE FREIGHT & PDI.

234 BI-WEEKLY WITH $2,000 DOWN

BASED ON A PURCHASE PRICE OF $24,495* OFFERS INCLUDE FREIGHT & PDI.

ELIGIBLE LOYAL BUICK CUSTOMERS GET AN EXTRA

2013 BUICK ENCLAVE

500

GET A

GAS CARD**

BI-WEEKLY WITH $4,000 DOWN

WHEN YOU BUY OR LEASE A NEW BUICK**

VERANO ‘LEATHER GROUP’ SHOWN

CHOOSE YOUR PAYMENT:

PAYMENT

FINANCE

1,000 ¥

FINANCE

PAYMENT

$ OR

LEASE

PAYMENT

120 $

132 $

144 $

ON 2013 BUICK VERANO

PAYMENT

LEASE

234

246

258

570 WITH

WITH

DOWN PAYMENT

(OR EQUIVALENT TRADE)

201 $

257 $

313 $

FINANCE: BI-WEEKLY / 84 MONTHS / AT 1.9%† LEASE: MONTHLY / 36 MONTHS / AT 0.5%‡

GET A

482

526

CHOOSE YOUR PAYMENT:

(OR EQUIVALENT TRADE)

DOWN PAYMENT

4,000

2,000

FINANCE: BI-WEEKLY / 84 MONTHS / AT 2.99%† LEASE: MONTHLY / 48 MONTHS / AT 2.9%‡ - 180 HP 2.4L ECOTEC® ENGINE WITH DIRECT INJECTION

- 10 AIRBAGS, STABILITRAK® AND TRACTION CONTROL

- 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC WITH DRIVER SHIFT CONTROL

4,000 - 17” MULTI-SPOKE SILVER FINISH ALLOY WHEELS

2,000 - STEERING WHEEL MOUNTED CONTROLS

- POWER WINDOWS/LOCKS/MIRRORS

- QUIET TUNING INTERIOR CABIN TECHNOLOGY - ONSTAR® WITH NAVIGATION PLAN AND REMOTELINK™~

500

MPG HIGHWAY

6.2 L/100 KM HWY 9.9 L/100 KM CITYW

≠

GAS CARD** 3

4 YEAR/80,000 KM BUICK NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY+

≠

ENCLAVE ‘PREMIUM GROUP’ SHOWN

- INTELLILINK® AND BLUETOOTH ® WITH VOICE-ACTIVATED TECHNOLOGY

- STANDARD REAR VISION CAMERA WITH AUDIBLE WARNINGS

- 6.5” COLOUR TOUCH RADIO DISPLAY AND USB PORT FOR IPOD ®

- TRI-ZONE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL WITH SETTINGS FOR DRIVER,FRONT PASSENGER, AND SECOND/THIRD ROW PASSENGERS

8.4 L/100 KM HWY 12.7 L/100 KM CITYW

OFFER ENDS APRIL 30TH - BCBUICKDEALERS.CA

Call Zimmer Wheaton Buick GMC at 250-374-1135, or visit us at 685 West Notre Dame Drive, Kamloops. [License #11184]

On now at your BC Buick Dealers. bcbuickdealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Buick is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */†/‡Offers apply to the purchase, finance or lease of 2013 Buick Verano (1SB), 2013 Buick Enclave (1SD) equipped as described. Freight of $1,550 included in purchase price and finance payment. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers and are subject to change without notice. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC Buick GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. †1.9%/2.99% purchase financing offered on approved credit by RBC Financial/TD Auto Financing/Scotiabank for 84 months. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 1.9%/2.99 APR, the monthly payment is $127/$132 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $685/$1,088, total obligation is $10,685/$11,088. ‡Based on a 0.5%/2.3%, 36/48 month lease. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. OAC by GM Financial. Lease APR may vary depending on down payment/trade. Down payment or trade of $2,000 and security deposit may be required. Total obligation is $11,278/$27,355. Option to purchase at lease end is $13,500/$18,565 plus applicable taxes. Other lease options available. **Valid at participating GM dealerships in Canada only. Offer of one $500 value (including applicable taxes) Petro-CanadaTMgas card available to retail customers with the purchase, lease or finance of an eligible new 2013 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac car, crossover or utility vehicle delivered between March 1, 2013 to April 30, 2013 and payment of an additional $0.01. Offer excludes Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks. See your participating GM dealer for details. Cards valid as of 72 hours after delivery. GMCL is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged cards. Gas card is issued by Suncor Energy Products Partnership and is subject to the terms and conditions of the Suncor Energy Products Partnership Gift Card Agreement. Cards valid only at participating Petro-Canada retail locations (and other approved locations) and not redeemable for cash. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this Offer for any reason in whole or in part at any time without notice. Petro-Canada is a Suncor Energy business. ™ Trademark of Suncor Energy Inc. used under licence. +5 year/160,000 km (whichever comes first) Powertrain Component warranty. 4 year/80,000 km New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Conditions and limitations apply. ~OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery) wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.ca for OnStar’s Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and details and system limitations. Additional information can be found in the OnStar Owner’s Guide. WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ≠For more information visit iihs.org/ratings. \Offer only valid from April 2, 2013 to April 30, 2013 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing (during the Program Period) a Buick Lucerne, Regal, Lacrosse, Allure, Lesabre, Park Avenue, Century, Verano will receive a $1,000 credit towards the purchase, lease or factory order of an eligible new 2013 MY Buick Verano, Regal, Lacrosse. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $1,000 credit includes taxes. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details

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