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Will transparency suffer r when RCMP goes digital? By Tim Petruk STAFF REPORTER tim@kamloopsthisweek.com

HERE IS A VERY real possibility the local news you read and hear and watch in Kamloops will have a different feel in 2014 than it does today. That’s because the Kamloops RCMP is about to begin the process of switching over to a digital encrypted radio system — meaning reporters and local scanner nerds will no longer be able to listen in on the men and women keeping the Tournament Capital’s streets safe. It’s part of a cross-Canada move by the RCMP to digital encryption, and Kamloops radios are expected to be converted within seven months. In Kelowna, the switch was made on April 30. “I’m sure they [reporters] are bummed,” Kelowna RCMP Const. Steve Holmes told KTW. “Now they don’t have that instant idea of what’s going on. “From a practical perspective, I get a lot less phone calls now. It used to be if the media heard something on the scanner they were all phoning.” Scanners used to be rare and prohibitively expensive — something you’d only see in the hands of reporters and technologically inclined civilians.

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Now, with the proliferationn of smartphone apps and websites bsites streaming scanners from m across North America, everyone eryone with an iPhone or a computer mputer — crooks included — is a few clicks away from listening tening in on police. police Holmes made the argument encrypted radios mean bad guys can’t track police actions, but Mounties — including those in Kamloops — have had separate encrypted channels at their disposal for years. Locally, RCMP use their encrypted radio channel for tactical situations like standoffs and hostage-takings, and in the execution of drug warrants and undercover operations. In some communities where municipal police services have moved to encrypted radios, there were consultations with media beforehand and even changes made in some cases to try to keep reporters — and, through them, the public — in the loop. That’s not the case with the RCMP.

In Ham Hamilton, mil i toon, ilto n Ont., muni municipal ici c pal cipa paal police switc switched ched to encrypted radios earlier r earlie e er this year af after fter a series of meetings bbetween etween law enforcement media enforcemennt and medi iaa outlets. outlets Hamilton Spectatorr city editor Carla Ammerataa said the move has changed the way crime is covered. “It absolutely has ch changed hanged things for us,” she said. d d. “In fact, it’s changed e the ed atmosphere in the newsroom. wsroom sroom. We still actually have the equipment on our desks, ks, but they’re more doorstopss now. “It’s also changed the way we obtain information from police. I can’t say it’s helped the public or our newsroom in terms of getting information.” Hamilton police set up a secure web portal for “mainstream media,” Ammerata said, to keep reporters up-to-date on police activities. But, it’s not all that useful. “I can probably think of a handful of times when there has been useful information

for us to glean [from the portal],” Ammerata said. “The information is just not there. there In fact, fact we’ve we ve developed a reliance on social media and relying on Twitter accounts.” In Fort Collins, Colo., police switched to encrypted radio earlier this year — but not before striking a unique deal with the local newspaper. “The agreement we struck was they would lend us a radio for a nominal fee and we would be responsible stewards of that,” said Josh Awtry, executive editor of The Coloradoan newspaper. X See ‘MEASURE’ A2

A business expert says two high-profile hirings by KGHM Ajax likely will make the company appear more trustworthy to the community. In addition to former RCMP Supt. Yves Lacasse, the company behind the controversial proposed copper and gold mine has hired Kamloops Daily News editor Robert Koopmans as a senior communications strategist. Deborah Lawton, chair of marketing, international business and entrepreneurship at Thompson Rivers University’s School of Business and Economics, said hiring some of Kamloops’ big names could pay off for the company. She said trust Koopmans and Lacasse have earned in their former roles could rub off on KGHM. “Whether consumers will sit back and think ‘are they really trying to con me?’ is questionable,” she said. But, while she thinks some people will question a company’s decision to hire big names, Lawton said most won’t. “People, I just think it kind of rubs off,” she said. “I don’t think they really analyze it

that much.” For some mine opponents, however, the KGHM’s newest hire was already a source of some controversy. Donna Sambolec, who is a member of the mine-opposing Kamloops Area Preservation Society — but was not speaking on behalf of the group — said she has detected a pro-mine approach to the Daily News reporting. “Anything opposing KGHM has been buried in the back pages,” she said. The bigger question, she said, is whether a prominent hire has the right kind of credibility for a company’s target market — in this case, the citizens of Kamloops. “If I’m Huggies diapers, for example, I’m not going to hire an old man as my spokesperson,” she said. “You want someone who is a mother.” Koopmans did not return KTW’s calls for comment at his Daily News office. By midday on Monday his outgoing voicemail message had been changed to say he had left the paper. City editor Tracy Gilchrist, who the message directed callers to phone, was not able to comment on Koopmans’ departure. X See CALLS A5

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‘Measure of accountability’ in unencrypted police radios But, lawyer says, the benefits of encryption outweigh the downsides X From A1

“The whole thing came about when we found out they were going to encryption — obviously we were distressed about that. “We’ve trained our community now that, when they hear sirens, they call us and ask us why. If we lose that ability, that’s when there’s more confusion.” Awtry said he thinks it’s in the best interest of the public to have police who know a third party is listening in on their radio communication. “There’s a measure of accountability in that,” he said. “To me, it’s highly unnerving to go to full encryption.” John Banzhaf, a public-interest law professor at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., said the worldwide trend of police departments switching to encrypted radios raises some questions. “I don’t think it’s a clear black-and-white issue, and I see both advantages and disadvantages for moving toward encryption,” he told KTW. Among the advantages, Banzhaf said it’s good to have a system that blocks criminals and “rubberneckers” from listening to police communications. He also said potential privacy concerns can arise when civilians are able to tune in to police radio frequencies. “If there were no disadvantages, I think To o me, it’s highly the assumption would unnerving nnerving to go be, ‘Yeah, we should to full encryption. encrypt,’” he said. — Josh Awtry, But, there are disadThe Coloradoan vantages. Banzhaf said encryption can pose communications issues in the event of a largescale emergency and noted it’s likely just a matter of time before hackers figure out how to crack the encryption. Then there’s what n.” he called “the watchdog function.” ned,” he said. “Many journalists are concerned,” “The theory is they regularly monitor police communications and, as soon as something interh run out andd esting or newsworthy happens, they are looking at it. “They’re able to be there and provide a neutral voice and a record of if something is done wrong.” For instance, a Kelowna reporter listening to a scanner was at the scene of a high-risk traffic stop in 2011 when he filmed RCMP Const. Geoff Mantler kicking a suspect in the face. The video resulted in Mantler being charged with assault. He later pleaded guilty and has since

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retired from policing. Banzhaf said the reality is encryption is the future — warts and all. “I think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of going to encryption,” he said. “But, I don’t think that means it’s perfect.”

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Slurp! Your lawn has been thirsty By Andrea Klassen STAFF REPORTER andrea@kamloopsthisweek.com

Lawns and gardens drank deeply in Kamloops on Sunday, July 21. City utility services manager Micheal Firlotte said Kamloopsians went through about 115 million litres of water on Sunday, the most the city has used in a single day this year. While it’s the heaviest usage so far for 2013, it’s still down from last

year’s peak of 117 million litres, and within the normal range of daily water usage the city saw in the summer of 2012 “That’s pretty well what I expected,” Firlotte said, adding the numbers are in line with the decrease in water use Kamloops has seen since 2010. “In 2008-2009, we had some pretty heavy numbers, like 130 million litres would be normal for the period,” he said. A peak day would see water use

rise to about 135 million litres. Last year, the city went through 110 to 116 million litres per day on average. Firlotte said the city’s watermetering program may be a factor in the drop in water use. But, since most of the city isn’t on metered billing yet, he attributes much of the change to conservation education efforts by the city. “It’s just people’s watering habits,” he said.

“We’re seeing a big change, even at the watering plant. The way it looks right now it’s probably going to be a mirror of last year, which is good. “It’s a good message, people are conserving water.” The city does expect water usage to drop again over the next couple of years, as metered billing for water comes to more neighbourhoods, but Firlotte said the drop likely won’t be as substantial.

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A team of ServiceMaster workers from Kamloops were confronted with streets filled with debris when they went to Alberta to help with cleanup after the recent flood.

Kamloopsians help Alberta neighbours clean up By Dave Eagles STAFF REPORTER dave_eagles@kamloopsthisweek.com

In the two years Tyson Allan has worked for ServiceMaster in Kamloops, he’s seen nothing that can compare with the level of devastation he faced in the Calgary area in the aftermath last month’s flood. A local team of six ServiceMaster employees spent two weeks in Alberta joining the massive cleanup effort after the flood hit Calgary and parts of southern Alberta on June 20, forcing 120,000 people to evacuate their homes and causing billions of dollars in damage.

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Allan recalled working to pump out an apartment building where the putrified water filled the underground parking and two feet of the first floor. “It smelled terrible,” he said. “Oil, gas, animal contaminants and sewer all together.” The crew was among 400 ServiceMaster employees on standby from communities throughout Washington, Oregon, Ontario and B.C. to aid with the clean-up efforts. The B.C crew’s efforts were appreciated, Allan said. “Residents would see our B.C. licence plates on our trucks and come over and thank us. Most people were pretty upbeat.”

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More planes a delight for Sun Peaks opportunity Encore [the WestJet service] presented to increase frequency into Kamloops. “The increased number of flights between Calgary and Kamloops has immediate impacts on our upcoming winter marketing decisions.” The changes are part of 29 being made to various routes serviced by the airline and will come into effect for its 2013-2014 fiscal year. Nicolson said the announcement will resonate outside Canada, with the new route between Kamloops and Vancouver offering “benefits to regional travellers but also has potential impacts for

Changes to the schedule of flights by WestJet has brought smiles to the faces of the folks charged with marketing Sun Peaks Resort. Christopher Nicolson, president of Tourism Sun Peaks, said the addition of more routes between Calgary and Kamloops, as well as new routes between Vancouver and Kamloops, can only mean good things for the resort. “When Kamloops Airport and Tourism Sun Peaks met with WestJet,” Nicolson said in a press release, “they saw the importance of frequency and the

international visitors.” Fred Legace, managing director at the airport, said the first change — the Calgary to Kamloops route — begins Oct. 27 when the last of the 737 jets that have travelled that route flies out of the city just after 7 a.m. and, just after 1:30 p.m., the first of the two new routes between the cities arrives. Legace said WestJet will be introducing new Bombardier Q400 on the routes, planes the airline took ownership of last month. Legace said the Canadian-built planes are quieter and provide

a smoother flight than older plane models. The new Vancouverto-Kamloops-and-back flight begins on Nov. 25. • Meanwhile, the local airport reported an increase in passenger traffic for June from the same period last year. The month saw 21,855 passengers use the facility, up 2.7 per cent from the 21,254 during June, 2012. That brings the year-to-date total for the first six months to 142,597, up 4.1 per cent from the 136,734 who travelled through the airport in the first six months of 2012.

River City Seniors Society announces the resignation of LORI OTTEM from the board of directors of the Society. Lori has been with Thrupp Manor Association, now River City Seniors Society, for almost twenty years in a variety of board positions. The Board expresses its appreciation of her valuable contributions to the Board and the society over the years. River City Seniors Society (RCSS) was established in the mid-1960s as Thrupp Manor Association. They presently own RiverBend Manor and the soon-to-open Mayfair Manor as part of the RiverBend Seniors Community. Special thanks to the private owners of RiverBend Suites, Quinn Developments and A & T Developments, and BC Housing for their support during these undertakings.

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Daily News publisher Tim Shoults did not return calls for comment before KTW’s press deadline. In an uncredited article on the KDN website, Shoults said he accepted Koopmans’ immediate resignation from the paper “to avoid conflicts of interest.” Lacasse said the company hasn’t gone out of its way to hire people with high public profiles, though KGHM does prefer to hire locally. “We didn’t go and target Robert Koopmans,” he said. “Robert, on his own, applied for this position. “It’s not like I went knocking of Robert’s door and said, ‘I’m giving you this job right now.’” Lacasse also said he does not think the Daily’s Ajax coverage has shown any bias. Koopmans will start work for KGHM Ajax on Aug. 19.

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The trial of a Thompson Rivers University international student from Saudi Arabia accused of stabbing his friend in the eye with a pool cue during a fight last year at a downtown Kamloops bar is now underway in B.C. Supreme Court. Yousef Mohammed Almotairi is facing one count each of assault with a weapon and aggravated assault. Court documents allege the 26-year-old assaulted his friend, Abdulaziz Alhedaib, with a pool cue. According to police, the assault took place at Cactus Jacks nightclub just after 1 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. Mounties have said Alhedaib, 28, punched Almotairi, who struck back with a pool cue. Police said at the time Alhedaib — also a TRU international student from Saudi Arabia — suffered “severe brain trauma.” The trial is expected to last two weeks.

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LOCAL NEWS JUST ANOTHER SUMMER DAY IN THE CITY City of Kamloops lifeguard Ben Laidlaw patrols the swimming area at Riverside Park during a busy afternoon at Riverside Park. Traveller Sheldon Nelson of Winnipeg enjoys a break from his family’s road trip to Vancouver, watching his children play in the sand. Skateboard newbie Preston HooverNelson of Kamloops manoeuvers carefully along the walkway after trading some of her hot french fries for the use of a friend’s skateboard. Dave Eagles/KTW

City to ﬁx Hillside erosion By Andrea Klassen STAFF REPORTER andrea@kamloopsthisweek.com

Kamloops city council has signed off on nearly $300,000 of emergency funding to fix an erosion problem in a drainage gully near Hillside Drive. Public works director Tracy Kyle said the erosion, which is about 50 metres long by 15 metres wide at its largest point, probably formed because of groundwater issues and storms. Kyle said the damage hasn’t impacted the roadway above but, if left unchecked, the erosion will migrate toward Hillside Drive. Kyle said when the city heads back into budget talks at the end of the year, she’ll be asking for a new parttime inspector to focus on the city’s drainage areas, who can “hopefully catch these things before they get as bad as this situation has.”

Councillor-pay committee struck A citizen committee charged with looking at pay rates for Kamloops city councillors has increased its ranks. The city has decided to expand the committee to seven from five participants, so it will not have to reject any of the seven applications it received from the public. City staff did not release the names of the

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Under the terms of the committee, members will meet through the summer and early fall and deliver their findings to corporate services and community safety director David Duckworth by the end of September. Council will make a decision about whether

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John Cummins may be out as leader of the B.C. Conservatives, but local party members say the former Reform MP’s departure doesn’t spell the end of their organization. Cummins officially stepped down as Conservative leader on Thursday, July 18, following a provincial election defeat that saw his party get just 4.8 per cent of the popular vote. Conservative regional organizer Alan Forseth said it’s not surprising to see Cummins depart, but Forseth doesn’t think the party’s lower-thanexpected showing in the election required him to do so. “I wouldn’t say necessarily that it needed to happen,” he said. “It’s my own belief that John took on the role and this position to set a stronger foundation for the party and I think he’s decided that OK, I’ve put in 20 years as a public servant, working as a representative for the people of B.C. and he’s probably saying to himself it’s time for the next generation to have a kick at the can.”

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Peter Sharp, who ran for the party in Kamloops-South Thompson, said he expects to see someone younger take over as party leader. “I think John is probably looking down the road another four years and whoever is going to take the party to the next election is going to have to have time to build the party up,” Sharp said. “He’s probably looking at this as an ideal opportunity for the party to decide who they want to lead the party.” Sharp praised Cummins’ efforts at bringing the party together, as well as his effort during the provincial campaign. “If you look at the way it went, I don’t think there’s a problem with John,” he said.

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“He spent an awful lot of time circulating this province trying to drum up support for all his candidates. “And, in doing so, he probably did the same as Christy Clark did and neglected his own riding and lost.” Cummins came a distant third in his own Langley riding, well back of Liberal environment minister Mary Pollack. Both Forseth and Sharp said they expect the Conservative party will be stronger than before by the time the next general election rolls around in four years. “The party’s going to move forward,” Forseth said. “We have an AGM coming up in September in Vernon and we’ll look to the future.”

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OR REPORTERS, THE election of Todd Stone in wake of the resignation of Kevin Krueger is a blow to their notebooks, whose pristine, white pages will be starved for those crazy quotes. Who can forget the veteran Liberal MLA’s bombastic rants? My favourite remains the passionate speech Krueger gave in the legislature in 1996 on the subject of expanded gambling under the thenNDP government: “Children may die as a result of gambling expansion and their blood will be on the heads of the [NDP] government!” Krueger’s Liberal government took gambling to levels that made the NDP era look positively Amish by comparison. Even when he was in retirement mode, winding down and awaiting the May election, Krueger was in fine form, offering his thoughts on B.C. Conservative criticism of Jobs Minister Pat Bell. “Pat Bell is beloved in Prince George for good reason,” Krueger fired off in an email. “There is not one of you scum worthy to tie his shoes — nor tall enough. What idiots you are.” Yes, those were the salad days for reporters seeking to juice up their copy. We are, however, now in the Stone Age in that journalists are unlikely to encounter such interesting prose when interviewing the province’s new transportation minister. While we may pine for the hal-

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MUSINGS cyon days of Krueger’s bark, Stone has impressed during his short time in office. The election was held on May 14 and, on June 7, Stone was named minister of transportation and infrastructor and also handed deputy house-leader duties. Just two weeks ago, Stone was confronted with his first PR-related challenge when it was revealed 3,000 BC Ferries staffers would be getting $300 each as a reward for their good safety record. The total amount is $900,000. Employees can use the cash as part of a gym membership or in the form of a gift card at Sport Chek or Mountain Equipment Co-op. While BC Ferries PR people defended the mass gifting as a form of health and wellness bonuses as a way to keep staff fit, many saw red when learning of the largesse — particularly since BC Ferries just increased fares by 4.1 per cent and generally because the provincial government has forced various publicsector unions to accept contracts with little or no raises.

Stone initially said the bonuses may have been acceptable if they resulted in fewer sick days among employees. After learning more about the scheme, he said the next day the rewards were wrong as they send the wrong message when, at the same time, his government is preaching the need for all to tighten their belts. It was an acceptable response from a minister who was not involved in the decision, made as it was among BC Ferries executives. Perhaps, however, the controversy can serve as a lesson. Perhaps such proposals regarding employee bonuses in the future should be brought before the applicable minister. After all, the buck should stop with them. Stone has also released information on the Highway 5A situation (no truck ban, but an assortment of crackdown measures on speeding trucks) and on Highway 1 widening east of Kamloops. His ministry is a mammoth one with myriad responsibilities. He is in charge of an organization from which every part of the province (and dozens of communities within) are, and will continue to be, battling for money to finish various road projects. It’s far too early to compare the iCompass founder with the legendary Phil Gaglardi, of course, and there will be many challenges and controversies ahead. But, the rookie cabinet minister has been steady as a Stone thus far. editor@kamloopsthisweek.com

B.C. is famed around the world for the quality of its marijuana — and people here buy, sell, grow and consume it mostly without fear of serious consequences from the law. Elections B.C. has approved Dana Larsen’s drive for a referendum on decriminalizing marijuana possession — a reminder pot remains illegal and, unlike our neighbour in Washington state, our province and country remain far away from laws that take drug profits away from criminals. Any move to shake up drugs laws in this country is seen as a good thing but pot smokers shouldn’t have a victory toke yet — it’s not clear this referendum will even get off the ground or if the province will care. Similar to the ultimately successful drive to oust the HST, Larsen and his supporters need to collect signatures of at least 10 per cent of voters in each of the 85 ridings. The mishandling of the HST by the Liberals made it easy to whip up voter anger and turnout. Many people may support laxer laws around possessing marijuana but the issue is unlikely to inflame the same passions. The drive to create a marijuana referendum could help to get voting-adverse young adults more engaged in the political life of B.C. If the referendum were to succeed anywhere in Canada, it should be B.C. but, even if Larsen and his allies win, the victory will be non-binding and symbolic — the B.C. Liberals don’t have to support the vote. B.C. may have a permissive pot culture, but this isn’t the U.S., where, for better or worse, voter propositions are binding. And unlike Canadian provinces, states like Washington and Colorado will defy their federal government based on the will of the people. — Victoria News

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Re: Story: Transit driver who failed sobriety test ﬁred: “This woman proved her incompetence by drinking while anywhere near a bus. “She got what she deserved.” — posted by Rocko Martin

Bepple’s mining portfolio requires a new home Editor: Re: (‘Bepple on FCM’s northern, remote group,’ July 18): When I read Kamloops Coun. Nancy Bepple commenting that “there’s a shortage of electricity in the North Thompson right now. The mines can’t open because there’s not enough electricity” — that sums up for me what her agenda is on this Federation of Canadian Municipalities board. What has Bepple done for us to fight BC Hydro increases? What has she done

for us to fight BC Hydro and our provincial government giving special deals to the mining industry at our expense? Bepple isn’t happy with her volunteer salary on city council, so why doesn’t she move to a municipality embracing mining, where she could sit without her conflict of interest in owning mining shares? I’m sure there is somewhere she can go and be welcomed, mining portfolio in hand, with open arms. Dennis Paget Kamloops

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COLLECTIVE CREATIVITY Andreas Granados (left) from Montreal stopped by The Melawmen Collective mobile-recording studio to lay down a ukulele track with sound technicians George Ignace and musician Rob Hall. The Aboriginal Arts and Music Collective, formed in 2010, was invited by the Kamloops Art Gallery as a part of the exhibit Beat Nation, Art, Hip Hop and Aboriginal Culture, to record and produce original tunes for three days in its mobilerecording unit. The Melawmen Collective can be found on Facebook. Dave Eagles/KTW

“Firing is the appropriate penalty for this. “Hopefully, she will get some help with her problem.” — posted by Linda James

Re: Story: Speeding truckers on Highway 5A warned: “The reason the number of speeding violations has dropped is because the police haven’t been around enough to catch them all. “Why didn’t this poll being done take all of us into account, instead of only residents along the highway? “I live in town, but I travel that road often. Are are my kids and I not important enough to ask? I bet if they properly canvassed the city, they would have staggering numbers. “I’m also betting most of the trucks using this road are scale dodgers trying to not get caught overweight or with poorly secured loads. Put a scale near Walmart and watch how many trucks stop using Highway 5A altogether.” — posted by Tim Martindale

KTW reader Dennis Paget feels Coun. Nancy Bepple’s pro-mining agenda is evident with the latest FCM group she has joined. KTW file photo

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Kamloops is a national treasure — no mine needed Editor: I will never forget the neat ranch where my wife and I stayed in Kamloops on our way to the Rockies. We still talk about that vacation as one of our best — and we just celebrated our 39th anniversary. What a tough situation with the prospect of an open-pit mine within city limits. Kamloops is a national treasure and it’s a shame your community can’t petition not only the federal environment ministry, but also the Canadian Department of Travel and Tourism. I bring this up because I got into a long debate once with a woman from Toronto who was offended I called Canada beautiful. No joke. We were sitting in a bar in Houston and she was extolling the virtues of how sophisticated Toronto was. I told her that, while it’s a fine city, most people in the U.S. vacation in Canada for its glorious scenery, not for its cities. Every big city has art, food, etc., that support its populace, but glorious scenery can’t be manufactured — and this is why a com-

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munity such as Kamloops should be protected and preserved without reservation. I have a client who is a retired attorney from New Mexico and he successfully fought off a shale-oil project that would have been planted on a geographic plate right above his community’s only access to bulk fresh water. Maybe your city leaders can find some legitimate vehicle that would make the proposed Ajax copper and gold mine impossible to construct because of the irreparable damage it would do to the water supply, which might extend much farther than solely the Kamloops region, as aquifers can range for a thousand miles or more. This might already have been considered, but a broad-based scenario, which could garner support from the widest geography, is where I would focus my efforts, since I’m certain there’s only so much local money available to fight this sort of thing. Robert L. Bacon Enterprise, Fla.

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The public will get a say on whether a realestate business in downtown Kamloops with an unusual agreement with the city will be allowed to expand. Vince Cavaliere hopes to expand River City Realty, at 703 St. Paul St., to add extra office space. While the St. Paul Street lot is zoned for multi-family development, there is a site-specific allowance for the offices, as well as a land-use contract registered on the property’s title. The contract, which dates back to 1978, supersedes city zoning regulations, allowing River City to have as many employees as it wants on the property. However, the company needs that contract amended if it wants to build its new addition. Timing for public input has led Coun. Arjun Singh to suggest the city should look at giving homeowners more notice of hearings during the summer months. Under provincial legislation, the city has to inform homeowners affected by a rezoning application or other land-use change about a public meeting at least 10 days before it is taking place. However, Bob Gamble, who wrote to the city with concerns about the expansion bid by River City Realty, said that’s not enough time for neighbours to look at a proposal in the summer months. He suggested council consider forgoing public hearings completely until after Labour Day each year. While Singh didn’t suggest doing away with summer hearings altogether, he said a little more lead time makes sense. “Certainly in the summertime, with people being away, with the normal notification time, people are away during that time and may have less understanding of what’s going on in their neighbourhood,” he said, suggesting council look at the issue in a workshop session at a later date.

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Ofﬁcer injured in collision with bus An RCMP officer was injured when a Kamloops bus collided with a police cruiser while travelling west on Columbia Street on Sunday, July 21. Witnesses told police the bus was in the curb lane and the cruiser in the centre lane next to the bus. The bus was turning left onto Sahali Terrace when it hit the cruiser. The officer had minor injuries and police continue the investigation.

Man charged in rash of robberies A Kamloops man has been charged in connection with a string of robberies, including one heist during which a store detective was stabbed with a knife. Justin Hodge, 24, is facing multiple charges of robbery, assault with a weapon and disguise with intent in connection to a number of incidents in Kamloops during the past several weeks. Hodge is alleged to have stolen a vehicle from a customer at the Salish Esso Gas Station on the Halston Connector on June 27 after pepper spraying two people. He is also alleged to have robbed the North Shore Safeway on June 28. During that robbery, a man stole food and injured a lossprevention officer with a knife. Hodges has been

POLICE BEAT remanded in custody and was scheduled appear in court yesterday (July 22).

Vehicles found, men arrested Two men are in custody after Kamloops Mounties found two stolen vehicles in Knutsford in the wee hours of Thursday, July 18. RCMP Cpl. Cheryl Bush said Mounties received a report of a stolen vehicle heading south on Highway 5A toward Knutsford at about 3:45 a.m. Responding officers saw the unoccupied stolen vehicle in a brakecheck area. They also saw taillights of a red pickup truck leaving the brakecheck area. It was eventually stopped on Campbell Creek Road, where police determined it, too, had been stolen. Two men, ages 31 and 34, were taken into police custody. Bush said both have previous criminal records for a variety of offences, including property crime. The investigation continues and the men remain in custody.

ing the evening of Thursday, July 18, night was a targeted attack. Const. Bernie Ward said a man was driving his vehicle on Gordonhorn Drive, off Summit Drive, at 7:45 p.m. when a white pickup truck began following. When the victim stopped at the intersection of Gordonhorn Drive and Freshfield

Road, the driver from the trailing pickup truck left his vehicle, approached the victim’s vehicle and pulled the victim from his seat. During the assault, the victim was stabbed in the upper body. Ward said the attacker made threats before leaving. “The police are certain that this attack was a targeted attack on the victim,” Ward said,

noting the investigation is being handled by the Kamloops seriouscrimes unit. After the assault, the victim went to Royal Inland Hospital for treatment, from where police were called. Anyone who may have witnessed this attack can call Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477).

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Blaine Boomer of the Kamloops Venom carries the ball near the Vernon Tigers’ net at Memorial Arena on Sunday, July 21. Vernon won 8-7. Allen Douglas/KTW

Tigers end Venom’s Running late to marathon registration season at Memorial Participants in the 2012 Kamloops Marathon burst off the start line in the five- and 10-kilometre races at Hillside Stadium. KTW file photo

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HE KAMLOOPS MARATHON is short on entrants, but organizers are confident lastminute registrations will start to ramp up. “Kamloops is such a last-minute town that we’re hoping for a surge in the final week,” race organizer Christopher Seguin said. “We’re shorter on numbers than we had hoped.” The marathon is slated to run on Saturday, July 27, and Sunday, July 28, with the fiveand 10-kilometre races held on Day 1 and the half and full marathons on Day 2. There were about 360 participants at the inaugural event last year, according to race director Phil Hiom, and organizers had their sights on doubling that

number in 2013. “I don’t think we’ll get there,” Hiom said, “but I’m sure we’re going to exceed last year’s number.” Runners in the marathon — which starts at 6 a.m. on Sunday in McArthur Park and heads down Westsyde Road to the Dunes at Kamloops and back — can qualify for the Boston Marathon if their pace meets the strict criteria for their age group set out by the Boston Athletics Association. The five- and 10-kilometre races start at 8 a.m. on Saturday and will be held at the Tournament Capital Centre and on the Thompson Rivers University campus. Traffic will be affected Sunday on Westsyde and Tranquille roads and on Halston Avenue, with minor delays expected on Saturday on McGill Road, Hillside Drive

North and University Drive. “People were kind of wary about the early start in the marathon last year, but after they finished they were very, very thankful for it,” Seguin said. “The early start is for safety and comfort because of temperatures.” According to Environment Canada, it will be 31 C and sunny both days. Hiom said mindsets differ between local and out-of-town runners when it comes to the heat. “The out-of-town runner loves the idea that it’s hot here,” he said. “Anything is hot for them, from 20 degrees and up. Local runners, anything over 35 and they’re like, ‘I’m out. It’s too hot.’” Organizers are looking for volunteers to hand out water, help

with course marshalling and cheer on runners. Email kamloopsmarathon@gmail.com to sign up to volunteer. Register for the marathon at kamloopsmarathon.ca. Proceeds will benefit the TRU cross-country running squad and a portion of the money raised — 15 per cent — will be donated to the Boston Marathon Victims’ Fund. There will be a pasta dinner held at 6 p.m. on Saturday inside the Grand Hall at TRU. Running Room founder John Stanton will speak at the event, which costs $18 to attend. Runners on Saturday can enjoy a pancake breakfast at the finish line between 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. On Sunday, pancakes will be served between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. “We’re hoping people decide to come

out, have a fun run and enjoy a pancake breakfast,” Hiom said.

Times to beat Ryan Day of Cache Creek won the 2012 Kamloops Marathon in 2:35:25, with Catrin Jones of Victoria claiming the women’s title in 2:52:43. Winning the halfmarathon was Hans Aabye of Merritt, who crossed the finish line in 1:15:32. He also won the men’s five-kilometre in 17:10. Karla Stevens of Kelowna won the women’s half-marathon in 1:32:11. Glynis Sim of Canoe won the women’s fivekilometre with a time of 19:49. Kamloops runners swept the 10-kilometre race, with Bryce Turner winning the men’s side in 41:25 and Yvonne Timewell winning the women’s race in 42:41.

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Riley Polacik summed up how he was feeling on Twitter after the Kamloops Venom were eliminated from the Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League (TOJLL) playoffs on Sunday, July 21. “2 sprained thumbs, bruised legs, stiff neck, but right now nothing hurts worse than my heart #venom #lacrosse #endofafunseason,” wrote Polacik. The Vernon Tigers scored with 40 seconds remaining in the third period to edge the Venom 8-7 at Memorial Arena and claim the TOJLL title and a spot in the junior B provincial lacrosse championships. Vernon won the bestof-five final 3-1. Kamloops had clawed back from a two-goal deficit in the third frame, making

Craig Bigsby’s late winner even tougher to swallow. Joel Francillo was excellent in net for the visitors, withstanding 59 Kamloops shots and helping his team to victory. Dalan Etter faced 32 shots in the Venom’s crease. Reaching the scoresheet for Kamloops were Blaine Boomer (2G), Jerome Thorne (2G), Max James (1G, 1A), Brady Jorgenson (1G, 1A), Brett DeFrias (1G, 1A), Blair Hardman (2A), Rob Peterson (1A) and Connor Morris (1A). The Venom snuck into the post-season and ousted the No. 1 seed Kelowna Raiders in Round 1, but Vernon, which rolled over Armstrong in the first round, proved too strong for the Snakes. The Tigers will compete for the provincial crown next month in Burnaby.

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RiverDogs falter in late innings The Kamloops RiverDogs surrendered a pair of late leads and lost two games against Victoria at the Canada Games Field on Sunday, July 21. Victoria scored four runs in the seventh inning to earn a 6-2 win over the Dogs in Game 1 of the doubleheader. In the finale, Victoria scored once in the seventh inning to force an eighth and tallied once in the extra frame to claim a 6-5 win. Kamloops (13-22) has two midget AAA B.C. Minor Baseball Association regular-season games remaining, with Tri-City in town on Saturday, July 27. That game gets underway at 1 p.m. at the Canada Games Field. The RiverDogs will finish the slate against Victoria in Newton on Sunday, July 28.

Betz is back Cheyenne Betz returned from the Taekwondo International World Championships in Coventry, England, with a wealth of new knowledge and experience. The Kamloops

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Martial Arts (KMA) member represented Canada, placing sixth in the girls’ black belt patterns division, which featured 75 competitors. She lost by two points in sparring to a world champion from Germany. KMA instructor Robert Gill made the trip to Coventry with Betz for the event, which was attended by about 3,000 martial artists from across the globe. Gill invited international instructors to bring their students to an open invitational in Kamloops next May.

Dynamic duo Colin Gilbert and Dylana Milobar of the Kamloops Classic Swimming club attended the Canadian summer swimming championships, which wrapped up in Pointe-Clare, Que., on Saturday, July 20. Gilbert was 13th

in the 800m freestyle, 42nd in the 400m freestyle and 50th in the 50m breaststroke. His times of 8:36.34 in the 800m free and 4:11.60 in the 400m free are new Classics records. Milobar placed 20th in the consolation final in the 100m breaststroke, 24th in the 50m breaststroke and 35th in the 200m breaststroke. Gilbert and Milobar will join 11 of their teammates at the Canadian Age Group Championships, which begin on Wednesday, July 24, in Montreal.

One for Kelowna The most recent showdown between teams from Kamloops and Kelowna was won by the squad from the Little Apple. Two-goal performances from Curtis McIntosh and Riley Donahue were not enough to push the Kamloops Rattlers to victory in the Thompson Okanagan Senior Lacrosse League final, which the Kelowna Raiders swept 2-0 with a 9-5 win on Friday, July 19. JJ Woldum also

One run scored on this Jordan Kealty bunt, but the Kamloops RiverDogs would end up losing the tilt against Victoria on Sunday, July 21. Allen Douglas/KTW

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The playoff situation was a little murky but, in the end, the Kamloops Heat claimed a berth at the Challenge Cup, the Pacific Coast Soccer League’s championship-deciding tournament. Kamloops is one of four teams that will play for Premier Division gold at the tourney, which will be

( ABOVE: This athlete soared over the bar in high-jump action at the B.C. Track and Field Provincial Championships Jamboree, hosted by the Kamloops Track and Field Club at Hillside Stadium from Friday, July 19, to Sunday, July 21. BELOW: Benjamin Ayesu-Attah of Coquitlam raced to gold in the 100-metre dash. Go online to kamloopsthisweek.com for a slideshow. Allen Douglas/KTW

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Local gymnasts medal at Canada Cup Two Kamloops Gymnastics/Trampoline Centre athletes had podium performances at the Canada Cup, which ran from Wednesday, July 17, to Saturday, July 20, in Airdrie, Alta. Mario Bruno, competing in the national under-18 division, won gold medals in doublemini and trampoline. Emily Schmidt, also participating in the national under-18 category, won silver in both trampoline and doublemini. She also placed fourth in tumbling. The event featured international competition from the U.S., Japan, France, Belgium and Colombia.

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Project X Theatre’s X Fest 2013 kicks off tomorrow Sam Bregoliss (left), dances with Kassidy Kotter-Schaper along with Brittany McCarthy and Stephen Sawaka in the play, Fantastic tastic Mr. Fox. Dave Eagles/KTW

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X Fest is back for its 10th year in 2013 with a decidedly lighter feel. “It’s our 10th summer producing outdoor theatre and our eighth doing a two-play festival,” said Derek Rein, Project X Theatre’s artistic producer.

“It’s also our first year doing two shows that are geared toward families.” Those two shows are The Fantastic Mr. Fox and You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. The festival begins tomorrow (July 24) with a 7:30 p.m. showing of The Fantastic Mr. Fox. Rein said it’s been fun for everyone involved given the lighthearted nature of the shows.

“It’s a blast,” he said. “I think it’s the most fun summer we’ve had as a company. “I find myself watching rehearsals and going back to being a kid. Rein said the decision was made to go with family-aimed shows after the success last summer of James and the Giant Peach.

“We started doing programming for younger audiences two years ago,” he said. “There’s a need for it here.” All X Fest shows are at Prince Charles Park, and tickets can be purchased at Kamloops Live Box Office, 1025 Lorne St., 250-374-5483, or at the gate. For more information, go online to projectxtheatre.ca.

SCHEDULE You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown July 25, July 27, July 29, July 31, Aug. 2, Aug. 6, Aug. 8, Aug. 10 The Fantastic Mr. Fox July 24, July 26, July 30, Aug. 1, Aug. 3 (1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.), Aug. 5, Aug. 7, Aug. 9 All shows are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

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Lots of fun on tap in downtown Kamloops The annual Merchant’s Market is almost upon us — July 24 to July 27, 2013 right here in the best place in the city, the downtown core This four day festival and sales extravaganza houses some of the city’s best events which include an expanded Farmer’s Market, Taste of the Town, Community Carnival and Busker’s Showdown. This event draws residents and tourists from near and far right into the centre of the city and with good reason; it is full of shopping, entertainment, sunshine, food and friends. There is live music on the streets all four days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and amazing street performers on both Friday and Saturday.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 The Country Fair — The 400-block Victoria Street will be a pedestrian-only promenade from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the popular expanded Farmer’s Market. Lots of great local produce, meats, baking and more, the Country Fair is like a Saturday Market on Wednesday. THURSDAY, JULY 25 Downtown Echo’s Taste of the Town — Running from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at downtown restaurants, Taste of the Town is back by overwhelming popular demand, offering a tasting tour

of our local restaurants. Each participating restaurant goes above and beyond to bring you a dining experience like you have never had before. There are two different serving times: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Restaurant passports are only $10 with proceeds going to the local Foodbank and Live at Lunch Music Program. You will not be disappointed and you will not go away hungry. Props to anyone who can successfully visit and eat at each restaurant. Also, don’t forget to vote for your favourite restaurant to win the 4th Annual Golden Fork Award. Awarded yearly to the restaurant with the most votes, the Golden Fork was awarded last year to Indian Aroma. Who will get the title this year? FRIDAY, JULY 26 United Way Community Carnival — This celebrated summer event hosted by the United Way will be your chance to enjoy downtown Kamloops as local non-profits host zany, festive carnival attractions! There’ll have plenty of of games, crafts, and entertainment for all ages. Join us for a fun-filled day on the 300-block of Victoria Street. We’d like to thank this year’s 29 participating agencies for helping to make this happen: BC Responsible & Problem Gambling, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys &

Girls Club, Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Mental Health Association, CAP Team, CIBC Run For The Cure, City of Kamloops Eco smart Team, CNIB, Elizabeth Fry Society, Family Tree Family Centre, Interior Community Services, Kamloops & District Crime Stoppers, Kamloops Brain Injury Association, Kamloops Child Development Centre, Kamloops Community YMCA-YWCA, Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association, Kamloops Wildsafe BC, Kamloops Women’s Resource Group Society, Kip’s Kettle Corn, People in Motion, Phoenix Centre, St. John Ambulance, Success by 6/ Interior Community Services/ KELLI, United Way, Volunteer Kamloops, Western Canada Theatre, White Buffalo Aboriginal Society, and Work BC Employment Services. STREET PERFORMERS The Checkerboard Guy @ the Merchant’s Market — With a comic twist built into such stunts as The Six-Foot Unicycle of Death, The Tight Rope of Death and his signature piece, The Flaming Leap of Death, is it any surprise that The Checkerboard Guy is known around the globe as a Comic Daredevil?

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Over two decades of manipulating everything from flaming torches, thirteenth century battle axes and even stinky shoes, often while balancing on top of unicycles, tight ropes or unsupported eight-foot tall aluminum ladders (and we’re not talking step ladders here) mean that an incredibly high level of skill is second nature. Quite simply stated, this guy has his act down cold! Were this a show strictly of tricks it could end up being dry and quite boring, but that’s not the case with this physical comedian. The tricks that this guy presents are only the means to an end . . . comedy! The key to the success of this entertainer is the relationship he develops with his audience and the unscripted surprises that happen along the way. The Checkerboard Guy, armed with his razor sharp wit, brilliant comedic timing and keen fashion sense, will have you busting a gut every time and leave you wanting more! This may explain why some people come back to see his show again and again and again. It’s no wonder this one-man entertainment extravaganza has been a hit Internationally for years performing his award-winning show in just about every venue imaginable. If you’re lucky he might even sculpt a muscle man out of a balloon for you! The Checkerboard Guy will be performing live in Downtown Kamloops on: · Friday, July 26 at the United Way Community Carnival at 2 p.m. · Saturday, July 27 at the Busker’s Showdown at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on the 200-block of Victoria Street. Clinton W. Gray @ the Merchant’s Market — For over 20 years, Clinton W. Gray has been blending magic, music and mockery into high-energy, interactive comedy shows around the world. Whether entertaining corporate CEOs at hospitality cocktail parties or college students at campus

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Today, Clinton is in constant demand performing over 250 shows a year at conferences, festivals, fundraising events and high-end private parties. Each summer, during the corporate off-season, he teaches and performs magic for summer resorts in the Catskills and Pocono Mountains. He is an elected member of a variety of entertainment and business associations including Rotary International, ACTRA, the International Brotherhood of Magicians and Laugh Makers International. We are super lucky that Clinton is from Kamloops and will come to entertain us! Clinton will be performing live in Downtown Kamloops on Friday, July 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the United Way Community Carnival on the 300-block of Victoria Street. Uncle Chris the Clown @ the Merchantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite clown will be making an appearance at the United Wayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Carnival on the 300 block Victoria Street. He is boatloads of fun and there is almost no one in town who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know who he is. Uncle Chris the Clown will be performing live in Downtown Kamloops on Friday, July 26, at 1 p.m. on the 300-block of Victoria Street. SATURDAY, JULY 27 Super Sidewalk Spectacular

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PAYMENTS ARE BASED ON FINANCING ON APPROVED CREDIT WITH THE STATED AMOUNT DOWN OR EQUIVALENT TRADE AND INCLUDE ALL FEES AND TAXES. Total Paid with $0 down: #5633A $88,113. With $2000 down: #5634B $46,344, #5626A $27,662.00, #5601C #26,839.36, #5632A $30,413.84, #D226192A $28,969.20, #D227200A $28,696.20, #D228298C $13,289, #D227208A $28,969.20, #D225474A $36,321.56, #5600A $45,541.68, #D262189A $42,008.80, #D023857A $21,782.88, #5631A $49,678.54.

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AUTO MARKET The Mazda3 sedan and hatchback (shown) looks noticeably different with its new Kodo exterior design language and a remarkable drag coefficient as low as 0.255 with self-closing radiator shutter.

All smiles at Mazda with latest Mazda3 makeover These will include such advances in safety such as i-Activsense that uses sensing devices such as milliwave radars and cameras to support the driver in recognizing hazards, reducing the possibility of collisions and minimizing damage should accidents occur. Other available new safety technologies include a lane-departure warning system, forwardobstruction warning, Mazda’s Radar Cruise Control and smart city-brake support. But if you think the exterior is exciting, wait until you get inside. It starts where the driver sits. The instrument panel is conceptually divided down the middle at the right hand side of the steering wheel. The left contains the main instrumentation or what the driver needs to operate the car. On the right is what the driver needs for climate/connectivity. Mazda sees this as taking secondary distraction away from the driver.

Also on the left of the centre console is a very Audi-like Human Machine Interface (HMI) that can, if you own a smart phone, give you just about any kind of information you will ever need. The cars we drove in California did not have the system hooked up, so I can’t tell you yet how well it works. But it let me concentrate on how it drives. I have a Mazda3 at home and the steering is already great but the new one takes that up another big notch starting with suspension geometry canted forward seven-degrees like the MX-5 Miata for fast response. The electric power steering was massively reworked and, in my opinion, could be the most communicative on the market in the segment. The 2.0-litre with super-slick manual is fun to drive, a bit like a Miata with a roof and back seat. As a commuter car, it’s hard to beat. The 2.5-litre was different. With the i-Eloop engaged by a

“Sport” button, the engine/drivetrain felt very strong. Entering bends, dabbed the brakes and hitting the gas was done with the Skyactiv stuff so finely integrated, it was more like a torque-rich electric car. With the Miata-like front suspension, it went where pointed and without noticeable understeer one expects in a frontdriver especially in the econocar class. I was driving a prototype that would be similar to the GT with nice high-bolstered front seats which cup rather than pinch you. But what I liked most of all was the spirit among the Mazda people I talked with in California. They were all smiling. Mazda is a very small carmaker in the scheme of things, but there was this feeling of confidence that they are on the right track with Skyactiv, Kodo and maybe just a touch of good old Zoom-Zoom. It couldn’t come at a better time.

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GROUNDED GAGGLE These Canadian Geese seem to be unable to swim their way out from the designated swimming area during a recent dip at Riverside Park. Don’t fret — they made it out alive. Dave Eagles/KTW

GORDON JOHN OLSON December 8, 1926 ~ July 18, 2013 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Gordon John Olson announce his passing on the 18th of July, 2013 in Kamloops, BC. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Charlotte (Rick) Collins, Robert (Michelle) Olson, and Douglas Olson, all of Kamloops, grandchildren Christin Foottit, Shawn Collins, Chantal (Graham) Nessman, William Olson and Emma Olson, great grandchildren Reighanna Collins, Mikkiah Foottit, Tristin Foottit, Richard Collins, Emma Collins and Ethan Nessman, twin brother Gerald (Gladys) Olson, sister Merle Newman, and numerous nieces and nephews. Gordon was predeceased by his loving wife Helen Olson, brother William (Billy), half-sisters Helen and Kathleen and half-brothers Ted and Lloyd. He was born to Peter and Elizabeth Olson on December 8, 1926 in Aneroid, Saskatchewan as a twin. In 1937 the family moved to Kamloops. Gordon served the Rocky Mountain Rangers for two years. He then joined the Canadian Active Army and served until the end of the war in 1945. Gordon met and married the love of his life, Helen, in 1947.The following year he started his long term career with CN Railway, as a locomotive engineer. In 1981 he retired at the age of 55. In retirement Gordon filled his days enjoying gardening, woodwork and metal work. The family would like to thank dad’s physician Dr. Robert Baker, and the Kidney clinic Doctors and Nurses for their care. A special thank you to Dr. Conley, Carla, Teresa plus Nurse Lianne, the dialysis team and the staff at Hospice for their compassionate care. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday July 25, 2013 at 1:00 pm in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow in the Hillside Cemetery with Chaplain Mary Widmer officiating. In lieu of flowers Memorial donations in memory of Gordon may be made to the Kidney foundation or the Kamloops Hospice Association Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577 Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

If I Knew If I knew it would be the last time That I’d see you fall asleep, I would tuck you in more tightly and pray the Lord, your soul to keep. If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door, I would give you a hug and kiss and call you back for one more. If I knew it would be the last time I’d hear your voice lifted up in praise, I would video tape each action and word, so I could play them back day after day. If I knew it would be the last time, I could spare an extra minute to stop and say “I love you,” instead of assuming you would KNOW I do. If I knew it would be the last time I would be there to share your day, Well I’m sure you’ll have so many more, so I can let just this one slip away. For surely there’s always tomorrow to make up for an oversight, and we always get a second chance to make everything just right. There will always be another day to say “I love you,” And certainly there’s another chance to say our “Anything I can do?”

But just in case I might be wrong, and today is all I get, I’d like to say how much I love you and I hope we never forget. Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, young or old alike, And today may be the last chance you get to hold your loved one tight. So if you’re waiting for tomorrow, why not do it today? For if tomorrow never comes, you’ll surely regret the day, That you didn’t take that extra time for a smile, a hug, or a kiss and you were too busy to grant someone, what turned out to be their one last wish. So hold your loved ones close today, and whisper in their ear, Tell them how much you love them and that you’ll always hold them dear Take time to say “I’m sorry,” “Please forgive me,” “Thank you,” or “It’s okay.” And if tomorrow never comes, you’ll have no regrets about today.

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

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Based on 3 lines

Merchandise, vehicles, trailers, RV’s, boats, ATV’s, furniture, etc.

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classified ads.

*$35.00 + Tax *Some restrictions apply.

Garage Sale $10+tax per issue 3 lines or less

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

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*$53.00 + Tax *Some restrictions apply. *Ads scheduled for one month

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Travel

Children

Anniversaries

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Kamloops This Week will be closed on Monday, August 5th, 2013 for the Civic Statutory Holiday.

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Interior Savings Insurance is a locally owned and operated insurance agency with 15 branches. As a valued member of our Sales & Service team, you will experience a workplace that is diverse, stimulating and rewarding. Our interactions with one another and our clients are based on respect and integrity, making Interior Savings Insurance a great place to work and build your career. Part Time, Customer Service Representative 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kamloops, BC The Customer Service Representative supports Interior Savingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision by providing new and existing clients with solutions to their insurance needs through Autoplan, personal lines or referrals. Closing Date: August 5, 2013

Level 1 Insurance License Completion of CAIB 1 or Fundamentals of Insurance Completion of ICBC Autoplan Essentials 1-3 years job related experience in an insurance agency, including Personal Lines Experience

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ALL CASH Drink/Snack Vending Business Route. Complete Training. Small Investment Required. 1-888-979-VEND (8363). www.healthydrinkvending.co

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~ Caution ~ While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in Kamloops This Week are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front. LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE Mechanic required for very busy shop in Powell River, Sunshine Coast BC. Must have strong diagnostic and problem solving skills, email resume to: elmo1418@hotmail.com

Sears Travel Kamloops has immediate positions available for a full time Travel Branch Supervisor and Travel Consultants. We offer a competitive base wage plus: incentives, training, benefits, discounts and a great work environment. We are looking for someone who has:

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Aug. 9-11 â&#x20AC;˘ Aug. 23-26

Education/Trade Schools

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM - Ministry of Children & Family Development approved - Continuous intakes - classes start monthly - Become an entrepreneur - open your own daycare - QualiďŹ ed employees can obtain their ECE Assistant CertiďŹ cate by taking only one course

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Required immediately experienced Class 1 US drivers only. Must have US experience. We supply assigned trucks, company phones, US Medical, all picks and drops paid. Please fax resume with current clean abstract to 250-546-0600. No phone calls please.

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699 Victoria St. FOODSAFE COURSE by certiďŹ ed Instructor August 1st & August 17th 8:30am-4:00pm $65 Pre-register by phoning 250-554-9762

HUNTER & FIREARMS Courses. Next C.O.R.E. August 10th & 11th Saturday & Sunday. P.A.L. Saturday July 27th Challenges, Testing ongoing daily. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

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An Alberta OilďŹ eld Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta.

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BANNISTER Collision & Glass Centre, Vernon BC

CARPENTER/HANDYMAN. Renovations, additions, roofing, drywall, siding, painting. 250-374-2774.

Employment

Due to growth in our ICBC Express Repair Body Shop, we are seeking to ďŹ ll the following position: LICENSED AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN 2ND/3RD YEAR APPRENTICE. Competitive Wages - Good BeneďŹ ts. Preference may be given to applicants with previous ICBC Express Shop Experience. Please forward your resume with cover letter by fax or email to the attention of Bill Blackey. Fax 250-545-2256 or email bodyshop@bannisters.com

GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209. Hiring one permanent, full time Retail store supervisor for 0939514 BC Ltd. Dba Super save gas for its location 1708 Broadway avenue south Williams lake BC V2G 2W4. 1-year experience in retail business OR Diploma in business required, secondary school education and good communication skills required, Salary: $14.00/Hourly. Apply at hrsehgal@hotmail.com. I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679

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

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LOGAN LAKE Kamloops This Week is looking for door-to-door carriers in your area. 2 days per week Tuesday & Thursday. Please call 250-374-0462 for more info.

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

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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 IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161. M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

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Our busy Endodontic Specialty ofďŹ ce is looking for a parttime receptionist. Basic computer skills and dental experience is necessary and a CDA designation would be an asset. Email your resume in conďŹ dence dralexmclean@shaw biz.ca or mail to: Dr. Alex McLean, #410, 301 Victoria St., Kamloops B.C. V2C 2A3

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Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Misc. for Sale

Mortgages

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CENTRAL RV. New and used sea containers. Best prices in B.C. Can Deliver. 20’ New $3800. Used $2800. Other sizes available call for pricing. (250)314-9522. KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy a Harris Bed Bug Kit, Complete Room Treatment Solution. Odorless, Non-Staining. Available online homedepot.com (NOT IN STORES).

Bank Declines Credit Problems Self Employed Equity 1st & 2nd Mortgages

Maury Dawson 250-372-9801

www.maurydawson.com Verico Premium Mortgage Corp.

Recreational

WHO?

MISC4Sale: Camper $300, Oak Table Chairs-$400, 2-Sta ndard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea & Artic Spa hot tub $3000obo Call 250-573-5922 after 6pm or leave msg.

Other Areas

Kamloops BC call for availability 250-374-7467

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030 PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670

Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale

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20 ACRES FREE! Own 60 acres for 40 acre price/payment $0 Down, $198/mo. Money Back Guarantee, No Credit Checks. Beautiful Views, West Texas. Call 1800-843-7537. www.texaslandbuys.com

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1 bed + den $1050 plus hydro dwtwn Desert Gardens 55+ build pets allowed. Call 250372-5550 for details or to view. Bachelor Suites & 1bdrm starting @ $645 Adult Building N/P N/S. Downtown. 343 Nicola St. 250-374-7455. Carmel Place- 55+ New studio units in secure medical building. Open house M, W, F 10:30-11:30 Call Columbia Property Management 250-851-9310

RIVIERA VILLA

For Sale or Lease to Own $850per/month 4 yrs old 3bdrm 2 bth, modular home, has veg. garden, 16x20 shop, deck, 6appl. Osmosis water sys. piano, lrg jacuzzi, bdrm-2 has a Murphy bed. (250) 3144190

Houses For Sale 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 GST.

Cariboo 3bdrm Cabin for sale at Horseﬂy Lake. 100; waterfront; nice beach area; power to cabin; no running water; dock only a few years old; new foundation under cabin; new front deck. $240,000. Call (250)296-4495

Homes for Rent

Townhouses

Recreational/Sale

LOVELY SHUSWAP LAKEFRONT HOME, SALMON ARM, Aug 15th or Sept 1st for 10 mo. or more, $1150/ 2brm, 1.5 bthrms, LR + fam. rm. Furn. or Unfurn. 5 appl, ﬁrepl, gas heat. Ph 250-833-0682 ASAP.

Recreation ✰SHUSWAP LAKE!✰ 5 Star Caravans West Resort in Scotch Creek B.C. 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

IN private home, pleasant surroundings fully furnished working male pref. near amenities behind sahali mall 10 min walk to TRU 374-0949 or 372-3339

Storage Level fenced storage yard 50’x130’ Gates at both ends for easy access phone 250851-0243 reasonable rates

Small ads, BIG deals! Duplex / 4 Plex

PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED

318-4321 NO PETS

Transportation

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).

Scrap Car Removal

Antiques / Classics 1967 Ford Falcon Futura St.6 Auto 2dr all original runs good, $6000 obo (250) 376-5722 1967 Olds Cutlass convertible, Completely restored, recond motor $29,000. 250-376-0803

Townhouses 2BDRM, 2Bath, plus Den. Located in Pineview. New town home with garage and a/c. ns/np, $1800/mo. Refs Required. Call 250-319-1693

Adult

Boats

Escorts KAMLOOPS TEMPTRESS

2007 Sea Doo Speed Boat, 4 Seater.$15,000obo Call 250573-5922 (after 6pm)or lv msg

Sexy, fun, accommodating, & discreet.

2008 Glastron 17.5ft Bowrider. 135hp I/O only 35 hours. All Gear included. $15000 ﬁrm 250-574-0632

Ask about our daytime specials & Stag Parties.

20FT Excel Bowrider, 4.3 v6 Volvo Penta. low hrs, excellent condition, winter cover, galvanized Eagle Trailer $10,500 obo 250-318-8049 or 250-8286655 8’10” Inﬂatable Mercury boat plus 4 horse power motor, $1500.00 250-374-2718

Community Newspapers We’re at the heart of things™

1ST CHOICE

Call 24/7 www.kamloopstemptress.com

250-572-3623 Naughty College Girls Want to get down and dirty

5 To Choose From. We are HOT, SWEET, & Always Discreet! Downtown in calls or out calls available.

Call or text 24/7

(250) 318-9605

Adult

Auto Financing

Escorts

Trucks & Vans 1984 Chevy Short Box. $3500 obo (250) 573-5922 after 6pm or leave msg. Must See! DUMP truck ‘98 1ton GMC 4X4diesel,auto,4ton hoist 165k $16,000 obo 250-573-2629

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

Houses For Sale

Boat Accessories

Houses For Sale

Custom-built Home with 1 Bedroom In-law Suite 930 Norview Road • $539,900

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

1-800-961-7022

12’ ALUMINUM BOAT &

Cars - Domestic

$775.00 for the set

1997 Buick Lasabre Limited Clean & in good cond Beige low kms $3700 250-376-3112

Suites, Lower

2Bdrm main ﬂoor N/S N/P No drugs or partying $875 util inc refs DD Avail Aug 1 376-1601 Sahali 1bdrm suite Daylight N/P N/S Cl. to bus and TRU $800/mo util incl. 374-1824.

for more information

*Big storage rooms *Laundry Facilities *Close to park, shopping & bus stop

Run until sold

Transportation

1995 Sunbird 18.7 ft bow rider 175 hp, I/O exc cond $9000 ﬁrm (250) 579-8501

Shared Accommodation

2bdrm older home South Shore, Near TRU & bus. ns/np $950+ utilities 250-372-9252 2bdrm semi furn n/s, n/p working person no drinking/drugs, w/d ref req $700 util incl (250) 851-0243 5bdrm fully furn sundeck view West End South Shore n/s/p, $28-3900 250-377-0377 msg. Brock Main ﬂoor 2bdrm up 1 down ac, n/s, n/p, shr w/d, util incl cls everything $1250per mth avail Sept 1 250-376-8908

Call 250-371-4949

NORTH SHORE *Bright, clean & Spacious 2&3 bedrooms

RV Pads

Suites, Upper

Place your classiﬁed ad in over 71 Papers across BC.

Best Value In Town

YEAR round RV site in town. North Shore, fully serviced, incl cable, util, tel hookup, coin lndy, starting @ $520/mo 250376-1421

Homes for Rent

250-554-7888

TOWNHOUSES

Room men only Jul 1st furn,w/d.s/f,tv,sitting rm util incl near Safeway $400 554-1244

1 Lrg 1bdrm furn duplex lakeview near Clinton $300 per mth 250-459-2387 aft 5pm 2bdrm 2bth upper duplex Dallas $950 6appl & ac n/p, n/s mature couple pref 573-2529 2bdrm upper duplex Brock n/s, n/p deck view parking incl heat and hydro $1200 +dd and ref 250-319-9873 BROCK Lrg 3bdrm 2bth fncd yrd, hwtr & heat inc. NS/NP. $1400/mo (250) 376-5897

1&2/BDRM Suites

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

BC Best Buy Classiﬁed’s

For Sale By Owner

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1BDRM Aberdeen, fully furn. Satt & util incl. NP/NS Avail immed.$850/mo 250-314-1011 1BDRM DownTown NP, no smokers! Inclds utils & cable $720/mth,Aug1 250-318-0318 1BDRM furnished level entry Westsyde priv ent/patio/lndry NS/NP util/satellite tv incl $875/mo 250-579-0193 1Bdrm N/S N/P close to ammen. $650 for 1 or 2 people $700 Avail now 250-879-1300 1BDRM, Sahali g/l, sep kitchen, lrg bdrm + double closet, incd util & shrd/ldry. $795/mo Avail Sept 1st 250-318-3313 1BDRM Sep. Entr. Shared Lndry. N/S N/P $700/mo+DD+ ref’s, util. incl. Brock 554-2228 2BDRM NrthShore incl util & cable. Cls to bus/shops n/s,n/p part/furn $850/mo 376-3594 Cumfy 1bdrm suite. Close to University, Hospital. Perfect for student or quiet person. Excellent Location. np. ns. Call now (250) 372-5270 DALLAS 1bdrm 1 quiet working adult no laundry N/S drugs or partying $650 utils incld no cable or internet250-573-3323 NEW 2 bdrm daylight. Dufferin N/S N/P No Noise. Incl. util. $1125/mo+DD 250-314-0060 N/Shore 2bdrm newly renovated $850 inclds utils availJuly 1st 250-852-0638 Vacant 2bdrm quiet responsible people C/A No Pets $850 shared hydro refs 376-0633 Westsyde 1bdrm+den 5 appl. N/S pet neg mature person prefer $800 Aug 1st 819-1161

Bed & Breakfast

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Rentals

Rooms for Rent

429StPaul.ca

ROLL ENDS AVAILABLE $10/ROLL 1365 B Dalhousie Drive

Rentals

2003 Mustang GT convertible V8 P/S, P/B (new brakes) low mileage 65,000km leather nit. 2 sets of wheel not winter driven $12,500 ﬁrm (250) 554-2528 2005 Sebring 1 owner excellent cond maintenance records avail $4000 250-376-3594

RUN UNTIL SOLD ONLY $35.00(plus Tax)

• Immaculate inside and out! A must to view! • Main ﬂoor bedroom with ensuite, updated kitchen with B/I appliances, eating area, formal dining room with access to a very private back yard. • High ceilings in living room with gas ﬁreplace, family room with access to sundeck and panoramic view. • 3 bdrms up, large master bedroom with a private covered sundeck enjoying the view. W/I closet and 4 pc ensuite. • Includes 9 appliances, C/Air, C/Vac, intercom and security system.

U-BUILT TRAILER Perfect set-up for camping. The ubuilt boat trailer can carry a lot of boating equipment, and camping gear. Easy to haul with a truck, and still light enough for a car with a hitch. The top opens into four separate doors for easy access, and has a latch on each side so that you can lock-up it all up. Comes with three spare tires. The 12‘ aluminum boat is a great starter boat and comes with two oars. Asking $775 obo. For more photos go to kijjii Ad: 487446906

Helen Ralph 250-374-3331

Call or text 250-574-3512

Legal Notices

Real Estate (Kamloops)

(250)371-4949

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

*some restrictions apply call for details

TK’EMLÚPS te SECWÉPEMC (Kamloops Indian Band) Lands, Leasing, & Tax Department Telephone: 250-828-9784 Fax: 250-314-1539

Cars - Sports & Imports ‘06 Subaru Outback 3.0R Ltd wagon, 132,500k exc cond, $15,000. 250-828-2223

Motorcycles 1984 Yamaha Virago motorcycle.Excel/cond $3500obo 250573-5922(after6pm orlvmsg)

Recreational/Sale 09 8’ Adventurer camper, toilet, lrg cap fd, stove w/oven like new $12,000 250-3188296 1995 23ft 5th wheel by Citation, slps 6, a/c, st/oven micro, gd cond $6500 250-314-1250

Due Date: August 2, 2013 2013 Property Tax Notices have been mailed. If you have not received your Tax Notice, contact the Lands, Leasing & Tax Department at the number indicated above. PLEASE NOTE: Summer hours 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, July 2 to August 31, 2013. Payment of property taxes must be received at the Accounts Receivable ofﬁce, before the close of business on August 2, 2013. Eligible Homeowners - avoid a late penalty on the grant amount by submitting your grant application by the due date of August 2, 2013. Any payments received after the August 2, 2013 due date will be subject to penalty and on September 3rd interest is accrued on the unpaid tax amount. The postmark date will not be accepted as date of payment. Contact the Accounts Receivable Ofﬁce at (250)-828-9861 for payment options.

2006 Terry 28’ 5th wheel. 1 slide slp 6 Documented low mileage, exc cond $21,000 (250) 554-2528 26’ pull type 1999 Mallard trailer slps 6, lrg awning, a/c , solar panel + extras $9,000 (250) 376-6918

Please make cheques payable and submit to: TK’EMLÚPS TE SECWÉPEMC Accounts Receivable 200-355 Chief Alex Thomas Way Kamloops, BC V2H 1H1

Accounts Receivable Ofﬁce: Tel: (250) 828-9861 Fax: (250) 314-1583

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