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TAXING NEW GOLD City looks west as it mines for fresh tax revenue
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T WAS A SIMPLE REQUEST, BUT ONE WITH A BIG PRICE TAG. Last fall, representatives from Domtar, Lafarge, Tolko and Arclin told Kamloops city council they needed a major break on their property taxes, lest local industries fall behind their competitors in other cities. The industrial companies told council they want to see their mill rate — the amount of taxes they pay per $1,000 of assessed value — fall from about $78 to $40 in the next
two years, in line with what similar operations pay around the province. Coming not long after a line shutdown at Domtar that cost 125 pulp mill workers their jobs, the request received a sympathetic hearing at city hall — but it is not an easy one to grant. If council was to simply cut the industrial rate, city finance director Sally Edwards has estimated it will cost the city $3.5 million in tax revenue. If homeowners took up the slack, filling that gap in the ledgers would add another $120 to the average homeowner’s property-tax bill, the
Huge vats at New Afton’s New Gold operation help refine raw ore.
equivalent of a seven per cent property-tax hike. It’s not a scenario council-
lors appear to relish. Instead, the city is looking for a new heavy industry it can tax while decreasing the amount it will need to ask for from current ratepayers. Mayor Peter Milobar’s choice for the job is the New Afton mine, which lies to the west of the city’s legal boundaries. Were the city to annex the mine site (as well as some property between it and the current border), the extra tax revenue would be enough to drop the city’s mill rate for heavy industries to $52 per $1,000 of assessed value.
“It certainly wouldn’t solve the whole problem, but it would be a big step forward.” MAYOR PETER MILOBAR
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This derelict home in Westmount went up in flames on Thursday, Jan. 16. The house had been the source of much trouble for the neighbourhood as squatters and others apparently used it as a base from which to do drugs and commit property crime in the area. The cause of the blaze is under investigation. Dave Eagles/KTW
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A derelict Westmount home known to neighbours as “the crack shack” was gutted by flames in a suspicious earlymorning blaze on Thursday, Jan. 16. Emergency crews were called to a home in the 1500-block of Westmount Drive shortly before 5 a.m. for a report of a structure fire. The house had been slapped with an order to vacate the previous day. Into Thursday afternoon, police and fire investigators remained at the scene, appearing to focus their attention on a location just inside the home’s front entrance. Neighbour Shelby Groslin, who lives on the same block as the home, said it’s been a constant source of problems for the neighbourhood. “I’ve been there for the last year and that house has not been vacant,”
she told KTW. “This weekend that just passed, there was some kind of shooting that went on there — like somebody did a drive-by.” She said neighbours have contacted the city and police numerous times, due to the nefarious activity taking place. Groslin recalled another incident from last week in which a woman came out of the house and tried to break into a car parked on the street. When a neighbour scared her away, Groslin said, the woman walked down the block and tried to break into a different vehicle. Meanwhile, she said, a man came out of the house and broke into the initial vehicle. “It’s stuff like that,” Groslin said. “We call it the crack shack.” Groslin said neighbours have been so bothered by the activities in and around the home that she wouldn’t be surprised if one of them set the fire.
“I think maybe it was a neighbour, maybe,” she said, noting the blaze occurred one day after a sign was posted on the property, ordering squatters to keep out. “It wouldn’t surprise me a little bit.” The house suffered heavy smoke and water damage and will likely be a write-off — something that would not bother Groslin in the least. “We’ve had nothing but problems from there,” she said. “I was happy to hear it was that house [that caught fire]. I never want to hear of someone losing their property, but it’s been nothing but problems this past year. “I’m hoping the place gets bulldozed now.” The investigation into the blaze is ongoing. Anyone with information can call police at 250-828-3000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
The City of Kamloops and CUPE Local 900 have reached an agreement on a new five-year contract, with union members to receive a 7.5 per cent wage increase over the next five years. Union members voted 74 per cent to ratify the new agreement on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Council approved the agreement in December. The new agreement is effective from Jan. 1, 2014 to Dec. 31, 2018. City CAO David Trawin said the deal covers an unusually long term for a municipal contract, but the extended timeline made it easier for both sides to come to an agreement. “I think both parties went in looking for a three year contract, a two- or three-year contract, and we couldn’t come together on what the numbers would be,” he said. “Going to a little bit longer-term contract gave us a little more flexibility on that.” The contract includes wage increases of one per cent in the first year; 1.5 per cent in the second year; two per cent in the third year; one per cent in the fourth year and two per cent in the fifth year. Trawin said the increases were more than the city had originally hoped to pay, but less than the union had initially hoped to gain. “Probably overall it’s a pretty good agreement if both parties aren’t totally satisfied, but both aren’t totally unhappy with it, either,” he said. CUPE Local 900 represents municipal employees whose work includes road maintenance, sewer and water services, recreational services and administrative services such as finance and payroll. “We are glad to have a negotiated renewed contract between the parties, with modest improvements,” union spokeswoman Lorena Harrison said. Besides the wage increases, Trawin said the new contract contains some minor changes to the workers’ benefits, mainly in the form of increased paramedical coverage. He said that’s being offset somewhat by higher deductibles for employees. “You get five years of labour peace,” he said. “When you’re negotiating, things are tense. “Even with the relationship like we have, things are still tense. There’s still friction that happens. I think now without the negotiations we can start working together as we always did and move forward.”
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Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week On January 27, 2014, Canadians from coast-to-coast will celebrate Family Literacy Day®, an annual initiative developed by ABC Life Literacy Canada to encourage families to build literacy skills by spending at least 15 minutes every day enjoying a learning activity together. In our own community, Interior Savings presents "Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week January 20-27, 2014 in partnership with Literacy in Kamloops, the City of Kamloops, School District 73, the Kamloops Daily News, along with many other organizations. We invite you to celebrate Family Literacy Week with us by organizing an activity or hosting an event that brings families together. Family Literacy Week is about learning together as a family in fun and different ways. There are many ways to practice literacy together as a family - following a recipe, singing a song or playing a game are just a few ways to engage in literacy activities. For more ideas, please go to the national website abclifeliteracy.ca/en/celebrate-family-literacy-day or the Literacy in Kamloops website www.literacyinkamloops.com/events.php.
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Contract Positions Workshop & Training Development Deadline: Jan 24, 2014 Please submit a resume and cover letter to: Nicole Beauregard Email: nbeauregard@kamloops.ca Phone: 250-828-3653 Fax: 250-828-3619 See the full job description at kamloops.ca/contracts.
Food Strategy Advisory Committee The City is seeking four (4) community members to serve as volunteers on a 17 – person Advisory Committee to develop an Urban Agriculture and Food Systems Strategy (UAFSS) through 2014. The UAFSS will provide direction on urban agriculture issues such as community gardens and urban hens, as well as broader food policy issues such as buy-local programs and accessibility of healthy food. The Advisory Committee will provide an opportunity for staff and community members to work together to develop an informed and well-rounded UAFSS. Two (2) representatives from the general public, one (1) representative from the food distribution, processing, and retail sector, and one (1) representative from a local farmer’s market society are required for the Advisory Committee. Interested persons should send a resume and expression of interest by Jan 24 to: Attention: Carmin Mazzotta City of Kamloops 910 McGill Road Kamloops, BC, V2C 6N6
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Committee Applications Committee Applications (p) 250 828-3728 (f) 250 828-3619 (e) cmazzotta@kamloops.ca Tranquille Rd Beautification/ Enhancement & Gateway Task Force The City is seeking three (3) members, one (1) from the development sector and two (2) from the general public, who are interested in serving on a voluntary basis on the Tranquille Road Beautification/Enhancement and Gateway Task Force. The term of the Task Force is anticipated to be for approximately one (1) year. Meetings will be held in the evening and no more than once a month. The purpose of the Task Force is to evaluate and prioritize options and to make recommendations to Council regarding short and long term beautification opportunities as well as potential funding strategies and partnerships. Once the recommendations have been presented to Council the task force will dissolve. If you are interested in applying for one of the three (3) positions please send your resume and expression of interest and whether you are applying as a member of the development sector or as a member of the general public by Jan 27, 2014, to:
Seniors Advisory Committee The City is seeking two representatives from the community at large (55+) to serve on a voluntary basis for a two (2) year term (2014/2015). This role involves acting as an advisory body to the Social Planning Council regarding access to City services for seniors, the elderly and their families and to enhance the lifestyles of seniors in our community. Additionally, this committee indentifies and suggests solutions regarding barriers to seniors, and seeks to form partnerships with the community as an advocate for seniors’ issues. This committee will meet minimum 4 times during each calendar year. Interested persons should submit a brief covering letter and resume outlining your background and interest by Feb 7, 2014 to: Attention: Nicole Beauregard City of Kamloops (p) 250-828-3653 (e) nbeauregard@kamloops.ca For more information on any of these committees, please visit www.kamloops.ca/volunteer.
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Diving dollar a boon to city business, industry By Cam Fortems STAFF REPORTER cam@kamloopsthisweek.com
Seattle Seahawks fans crossing the border this weekend en route to Century Link Field for the NFC championship game may groan, but the plunging loonie is being cheered by city business and industry. The Canadian dollar dropped three per cent in the first two weeks of the year following a 6.6 per cent drop in 2013, what BMO Financial Group called the dollar’s second-biggest fall in 15 years. “It’s a huge positive, particularly for manufacturers and the mining sector,” said city businessman Peter Aylen. “Copper is sold in U.S. dollars and most costs at Highland Valley Copper, Gibraltar or Mount Polley are in Canadian dollars.” Aylen said his firm, Absorbent Products Ltd., will be among the beneficiaries of a lower dollar, even though it must buy some material from
the United States. “B.C. is an expanding economy,” he said. “For most it will be a good-news story.” Late this week, the Canadian dollar traded at about 91.5 cents U.S. Tourism Sun Peaks president Christopher Nicolson said there will be some shortterm pickup in travellers from the American border states aware of exchange rates. The resort recently changed its marketing message to focus heavily on exchange rates that now give Americans a 10 per cent cost cut. But, the dollar will have to stay low before a major impact is felt on the mountain and at other tourist destinations, Nicolson predicted. “Our advertising and message is around that. . . . Once you get to the 92-cent range and dropping, it becomes a factor,” he said. BMO economist Doug Porter said the lower dollar is a mixed-blessing for the economy. “There are defi-
nitely losers, such as consumers, travellers, utilities, broadcasters, sports teams. But, there are also lots of winners.” Those include manufacturing, domestic tourism and resource industries. David Elstone, an analyst with ERA Forest Products Research, told KTW the falling dollar is a boon across B.C., including to increasingly profitable lumber manufacturers. “B.C. is a major exporter — 85 to 90 per cent of lumber is exported,” Elstone said. “It’s generally sold in U.S. dollar terms. It makes us more competitive if we have to go down that road and sell products in more competition.” Despite higher profitability, however, mills cannot ramp up production due to a reduction in supply caused by mountain pine beetle. While the dollar’s fall will help Domtar Corp.’s Kamloops pulp mill, corporate spokeswoman Bonny Skene
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said it will not impact operations. “We can’t rely on an exchange rate to improve competitiveness at Kamloops or any other mill. “We couldn’t do it when the Canadian dollar was stronger and we can’t do it now.” Domtar shut its A-line at the pulp mill early last year, cutting about 125 jobs.
The loonie has fallen hard in the past year. Its value, in US currency:
• February 2013: 99.27 cents • May 2013: 98.10 cents • July 2013: 95.99 cents • Sept. 2013: 96.44 cents • November 2013: 95.42 • Jan. 16, 2014: 91.25 cents
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The City of Kamloops is selling the former CN Rail station to the Culos Group in exchange for a dollar and four extra years of property-tax revenue, but some city councillors worry they have given up an important heritage site. The Kelowna-based development company already had a 99-year lease for the heritage building, as well as two 60-year leases for plots of land on either side of the home of the Keg Steakhouse at 500 Lorne St. However, according to David Freeman, the city’s real-estate manager, the leases were making it difficult for the company to further develop the site. While businesses have expressed interest in two one-storey developments the Culos Group wants to build that would emulate the style of the rail station, Freeman said banks have been reluctant to fund loans based on a lease model. “They can’t sell a 99-year lease,” he said. “They can sell a title.” Culos originally acquired a lease for the rail station in 1996, when the city was looking to develop Lorne Street. As part of that deal, the company built condos, a public square and city-owned office space around the station, and gave the CN building a multi-million dollar overhaul. Freeman said the city initially went with a lease model because it allowed the company to tap into federal funding. Additional leases for the plots of land on either side of the station were granted about 15 years ago during a second phase of construction. “To us, the priority was to get the development going, to get the energy,” he said.
“Back then we thought we could do it with leases.” In exchange for the sale, the city will cut short a 20-year property-tax exemption granted to the company by four years. Under the new agreement, the company will start paying property taxes in 2016, which Freeman said will provide the city with more than $105,000 in extra tax revenue annually. City council agreed to the sale in a 5-4 vote, held in a closed meeting on Dec. 10, 2013. According to minutes released to the public in this week’s council agenda, councillors Nancy Bepple, Donovan Cavers, Marg Spina and Ken Christian opposed the plan. “Generally, I don’t think we should divest ourselves of properties we’ve amassed that have a heritage value,” Christian told KTW. “I thought that leasing was good enough and I thought that would be something we should keep within our asset mix.” Christian’s heritage concerns were common among opposing councillors. While terms of the Culos Group’s lease will remain on the title for 500 Lorne St. as covenants, and the company will be required to respect the building’s heritage designation, Christian said he feels the city has lost some of its power. “I think the taxpayers and the citizens of Kamloops will have much more control if we own it,” he said. “We still have the ability to control development through rezoning and that sort of thing but, to the extent that we would be masters of our own destiny if we owned it, that was where my comfort level was.”
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HE NEW YEAR LURCHED to life with a round of shouting about the environment as our post-industrial, postliterate urban society grapples with conflicting claims of impending doom. The release of a group of Greenpeace protesters from a Russian prison was welcomed by TV news networks desperate to fill the holiday dead zone. Our intrepid Canadian pair got to describe over and over their bid to hang a strongly worded banner from a Russian offshore oil platform and their horror when security forces boarded their vessel from helicopters and seized it. In all the fawning interviews, I kept waiting for questions to be asked: What did they think Vladimir Putin’s regime would do? What was the point? How is disrupting one oil platform for an hour going to save the planet? The Greenpeace “activists” claimed this was the first oil platform to operate above the Arctic Circle. So, it was a line in the snow, which I’m sure impressed Putin as he ramps up his territorial claim to include the North Pole. Meanwhile, at the South Pole, TV anchors remained carefully sombre as they reported numerous bids to rescue a scientific vessel trapped in thick ice. No quips about the predictive abilities of climate scientists, please! In fact, this ill-fated voyage was a re-enactment of Sir Douglas Mawson’s 1913 expedition, with pro-global-warming news outlets
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VICTORIA BBC and the Guardian aboard to capture the melting wrought by a century of industrial expansion. The rescue efforts (from a Russian ship by Chinese helicopters) also disrupted an Australian icebreaker’s supply trip for one of the real scientific expeditions working in Antarctica. Skeptics had great fun with the Antarctic debacle, as they did earlier with the resurgence of Arctic ice that trapped climate tourists. As is normal in the Internet age, the climate debate has split into two fanatical factions, each of which promotes the most extreme examples it can find to prop up its version of truth. They call each other “warmists” and “deniers” among other pithy names. Greenpeace is now known in B.C. as part of our Team America anti-tarsands brigade. They got off to a good start in 2014 by selectively seizing on reports of a new study of mercury contamination in northern Alberta. A “bull’s-eye” of this dreaded neurotoxin has been drawn around
oil-sands operations by measuring traces in snow. The study by Environment Canada scientists isn’t published yet, but Postmedia News reported on a presentation in November by the researchers. “The federal scientists stress the mercury loadings around the oil sands are low compared to the contamination seen in many parts of North America, including southern Ontario and southern Quebec,” the news report states. This is like the study of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) pollution in northern Alberta lakes that was twisted into propaganda and fed to the news media last year. This is another group of neurotoxins that are far more concentrated in urban areas than around remote industry. Consumption, rather than production, of coal, diesel and other fuels produces the vast majority of these emissions. I look forward to the study of their effects around Lost Lagoon and Burnaby Lake. Of course, safe levels of these materials have been set by Health Canada. You’re more likely to get significant exposure to mercury from a broken fluorescent lamp or the mercury amalgam in your old tooth fillings than you are from feeding ducks at the lake — although you might get a whiff of PAH when you gas up the car or board the bus. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
Going off the rails too often The derailment of seven coal cars on the CN tracks just west of Cariboo Road in Burnaby brought last summer’s disaster in LacMégantic a little closer to home. Nobody was injured in last weekend’s incident and the environmental damage to Silver Creek and nearby waterways from coal that spilled from three of the cars is still being assessed. But, for local politicians and concerned citizens, the derailment highlights the lack of control they have over the nature of goods transported through busy urban areas. While trains pass through B.C. every day, most of us are oblivious to any concerns. It’s only when something goes wrong that we start to pay attention. The rail line through LacMégantic was built in the late 1880s. It’s safe to say tens of thousands of freight trains rolled through the town before that fateful July night when a series of circumstances led to the 74-car train carrying crude oil running unattended for 11 kilometres before it jumped the tracks and exploded in the centre of town, killing 47 people and destroying more than 30 buildings. While the risk of explosion from coal in open rail cars is minimal, the concern about lack of disclosure by rail companies — expressed by Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan and officials from municipalities across the country — is growing. Recent changes to federal regulations that now require the largest of those companies to file reports to communities of what they’ve transported in the previous three months don’t go far enough. Local officials need to know what’s going through their communities ahead of time so they can better prepare for anything that could go wrong. It’s not an unreasonable request. — Burnaby NewsLeader
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Re: Story: City, union agree on contract that has 7.5% wage hike over five years:
“There is nothing wrong with a negotiated collective agreement — nothing at all. “Everyone working for the City of Kamloops — CUPE members and management — are very well paid, including benefits and pensions. “The problem is they do not produce much work and, oftentimes, that work is marginal at best. “They take extremely long breaks and, because of union rules, there are long delays between bouts of actual work. “In fact, I argue their wages are way more than they deserve at every level. “Their working conditions are generally quite good. “Occasionally, they do work in poor conditions but, come on, you can’t be on coffee breaks at all times!” — posted by Lyman Duff
Re: Letter: Ticked off about Ajax?:
“What a fabulous brochure. You can see the quality and time they take on doing something. “I am positive Ajax will take the same approach to its mine operation.” — posted by Steve
Nothing ‘useless’ about TRU horticulture program Editor: Re: Pierre Filisetti’s comments online at kamloopsthisweek.com regarding the possible closure of Accolades restaurant at Thompson Rivers University: Shame on Filisetti for saying perhaps they should close down the
“useless” horticulture program. Where does Filisetti think his food comes from, if not from horticulture? Every August, the program takes in 23 students and two of the finest instructors teach everything from disease
and insects to fruits and vegetables, from greenhouses, trees and shrubs, to pruning, soil science and landscape design — just to name a few topics. Some of these students go on to Olds, Alta., and take more courses.
Others work in greenhouses, for landscape companies and in garden centres. If Filisetti likes to eat and perhaps drink wine, he had better not call horticulture “useless” or he will go hungry. I took horticulture and it has given me 20
years of employment. They organize wonderful one-day seminars in the spring every two years and students from the culinary-arts program make a fabulous lunch for the seminar. Jo-Ann Garrett Kamloops
Time to exterminate the vermin that plagues Parliament Editor: In reading the National Post, I came across a Rex Murphy column in which he sums up Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s view of journalists: “There is more than enough evidence to suggest he views journalists (rightly or wrongly, according to your inclination) as anything more than the termites
of democracy.” If Harper feels journalists are termites of democracy, then this is a case of the pot calling the kettle black. Termites invite buildings. Harper should take a hard look inside Parliament. It’s full of them. It’s time to call the exterminators. There is a huge
company that performs exterminations — it is called the electorate and its worker are in every page of the phone book. There is also another building that needs the attention of the same extermination company — the Senate building, which is also infested with vermin. They are called vultures and, when they
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A trip to Kamloops reveals a desire to foster fellowship Editor: I recently had the pleasure of accompanying some senior friends to a 55-and-older group meeting at a Kamloops Baptist church. As people arrived, they were warmly welcomed with hugs, handshakes and genuine friendship, something often missing for lonely people. Having the chance to socialize with some of those present was quite insightful as to how important this type of
activity is to many. Several shared the same kind of story — living alone, with no one except a pet to talk to (a lot of apartments are not neighbourfriendly). Many have families who are not attentive to them or who do not live close by to visit. Some mentioned low income that prevented them from having much social life or outings. The interesting guest speaker certainly hit home, not only with his
presentation, but with the message behind it — building community and facilitating through connection. The following day, an ad in the Vancouver Sun from the United Way read “Lonely seniors die sooner — do something about it.” Considering many seniors live on less than $1,600 a month, after paying rent and other bills, there is not much left over. This group enjoyed a casual time and, as
a finale, was offered a nutritious lunch, with donations accepted, but not required. They were even offered seconds. This kind of program for seniors is valuable — not only to their social life, but also their mental health. I came away thinking it would be nice if more groups came forward in other communities to make this available on a weekly basis. This event certainly pointed out the need to
enjoy community in a central location. By the way, it was explained, this group is open to anyone, regardless of what church, if any, they attend. I made a few inquiries and found the government had given a local organization for seniors a large grant to develop some services, but it seems to have gone by the wayside. All in all, it was a nice visit to your city. Jay Dennis North Vancouver
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ICE IS NICER WHEN FREE Brooklyn Lengkeek (left) and Toya Sijohn were among a large group of skaters who took advantage of a free adult skate this week at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre. To find our more about the city’s skating schedule, go online to kamloops.ca/arenas. Dave Eagles/KTW
In Loving Memory RON KOPYTKO
February 13, 1967 - January 21, 2012
Death leaves a heartache No one can heal. Love leaves a memory No one can steal. Love Dad, Mom, Leann, Jake & Alyssa, Darren, Taura, Tyra & Madison, Chad, Melanie, Mitchell & Jorja
Mrs. Florence Jacqueline (“Smokey”) Nielsen, passed away peacefully at Kamloops on January 11th, 2014, aged 77 years. Sadly missed by her loving husband, Morten Nielsen, daughters Colleen Nielsen, Sandra (Jeff ) McDonnell, Simone (Bruce) Bawtree, all of Kamloops, grandchildren Josh (Tiffany) Creusot, Tatiana Creusot, Aaron McDonnell, Kelsey McDonnell and Kirsten Bawtree, great-grandchildren, Zoey and Evan, her brother, Clayton Bowes and many nieces and nephews, as well as many friends and relatives. No formal service by request. Should friends desire, donations may be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House.
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A FEW THOUGHTS ABOUT NANCY, “A Very Special Lady” I had only known Nancy a few years. However, she had a big impact on my life and I became very close to her in that time. Nancy had no need for airs, what you saw was what you got and what you got was a big warm smile, genuine interest and love. Love and affection radiated out of Nancy and touched those of us privileged to know her. We especially loved our dinners, theater nights, movie nights and coffee get-togethers with only the girls. To her friends, family and other people around her Nancy gave much, but asked for very little in return. Nancy generously shared her time and zest for life with all her friends, including the wonderful gals at the gym and her bowling league. When Nancy was not playing the piano, doing crossword puzzles, baking scones, crafting, or researching her ancestry, she enjoyed sitting in her living room, coffee in hand, watching TV. Ellen, Downton Abbey and Dancing with the Stars were among her favorites. Nancy could also be found enjoying a good book in her gazebo. Life dealt Nancy a cruel blow and her time came far too soon but even with all her challenges, she faced the world with unparalleled hope, optimism and strength. She was able to do this because of the support, encouraging cards, meals and love that she received from all her dear friends and family. We owe it to Nancy to carry on supporting and looking after one another, showing the same love that she did, so that our memories of her will not fade, but rather grow fonder as times goes on. Because of the caring, generous, loving daughter, sister, wife and friend that she was, Nancy will be sorely missed. Rest in Peace, dear Nancy. Your friend, Claudia
Staff at the White Buffalo Aboriginal and Metis Health Society have formed a union. Oliver Rohlfs, a communications officer with the B.C. Government Employees’ Union, said the bargaining unit was certified by the province at the end of December. He said there are 12 members in the unit. Members of the agency board have discussed hiring a lawyer to try to have the certification overturned, but Rohlfs said he was not authorized to discuss that potential. A meeting was held late last year to elect a board and one new face was elected as Keith Henry joined incumbents Aruna Gore, Verna Billy Minnabarriett and Rose McArthur. The agency was one of two run by Deb Canada that were the subject of a provincialgovernment audit last year. The investigation raised concerns about the agency and the Metis Commission of Children and Families of B.C. After the audit became public, Canada stepped down as executive director at White Buffalo but was rehired as a contractor. Requests by KTW to determine who is running the agency have not received responses.
REMEMBER Remember me when I am gone away, Gone far away into the silent land; When you can go no more hold me by the hand, Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay. Remember me when no more day by day You tell me of our future that you planned: Only remember me; you understand It will be late to counsel then or pray. Yet if you should forget me for a while And afterwards remember, do not grieve: For if the darkness and corruption leave A vestige of the thoughts that once I had, Better by far you should forget and smile Than that you should remember and be sad. Christina Rossetti
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An arbitration ruling in 2001 led to the creation of a round-theclock security position in the psychiatric ward at Royal Inland Hospital. Since then, it’s been staffed through a contract, with the officers having been called on often to assist nursing staff with situations, said Trevor Speed, manager of protection services with the Interior Health Authority. Now, however, the IHA is looking at ending that contract position and making a variety of changes to the 1 South ward, he said, changes designed to ensure the safety of staff and patients, but changes that would also save the health authority money. Speed and RIH administrator Marg Brown met with staff on the ward on Thursday, Jan. 15, after the union representing them went public with its concerns. Tracey Quewezance, chairwoman of the Thompson-North Okanagan unit of the BC Nurses’ Union, said nurses she has spoken with “are upset this is even being contemplated.” Fuelling their concern are incidents last month where nurses at Hillside Centre, a psychiatric unit linked to RIH, were
attacked by patients there. Quewezance said part of the reason the arbitration ruling on a grievance filed by nurses was made was because the ward wasn’t considered to be
beds there, she said, adding she is not sure if 1 South is still being used to treat youth. Speed said it isn’t, but acknowledged the plan to make changes will require approval from the
labour-relations department. However, the Labour Relations Board has strict requirements about overturning a ruling, including a 15-day time limit to request a review
any change would only be considered if there was a fundamental mistake in the law applied. Speed said there is no set plan, nor a timeline. He said all discussions on any changes are in a preliminary stage, with any decisions to be made with input from staff. Among ideas that have been discussed are a panic-alarm system
for staff, as is used at Hillside, a more secure nursing station, video surveillance and structural changes. The hospital has its security staff, who have been and would continue to be used when needed, Speed said. The only difference would be removing the always-present uniformed security guard. Quewezance said
that presence alone has been enough to discourage some incidents in a ward that often has methaddicted patients or those with significant mentalhealth issues, leading to anger. “Sometimes just the presence of an authority figure helps,” she said. Speed said discussions will continue to determine if a plan can be developed.
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North Shore Subway latest robbery target Kamloops Mounties are investigating a robbery at a North Shore sandwich shop — the third hold-up in the area in less than a month. At about 10:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15, police received a report of a robbery at the Subway restaurant at 740 Fortune Dr. Officers responded and learned a male suspect had made
off with a small amount of cash, fleeing on foot. A police-service dog was unable to track him down. The suspect is described as standing five-foot-eight with a small build. He was wearing a two-ton, grey Columbia jacket, dark jeans, dark shoes and a black ski mask. On Dec. 20, the Mac’s store at
205 Tranquille Rd. was held up in a brazen daylight robbery. In that instance, a white woman in her late 30s pulled a knife and took cash from the register. Just over a week later, on Dec. 29, the Mac’s was robbed again, this time by a man in his early 20s armed with a knife. Police have not said if they believe any of the robberies
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are related. Anyone with information about any crime can call police at 250-828-3000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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Mounties in the North Thompson Valley have more than $60,000 in cash during routine traffic stops this month. Three vehicles were stopped for
various Motor Vehicle Act infractions on Jan. 3, Jan. 4 and Jan. 6 — and police subsequently seized $18,000, $30,000 and $15,000, respectively. A 24-year-old Edmonton man, a 26-year-old Kamloops man and a 27-year-old Vancouver man and a 28-year-old woman from Victoria are being investigated for proceeds of crime and the money could be subject to forfeiture.
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“It certainly wouldn’t solve the whole problem, but it would be a big step forward,” Milobar said. “Really. the intention is to treat the mine no different than the other heavy-industry ratepayers in the city and not try to look like they’re going to solve all of our budget woes on their own.” While annexation won’t come before this year’s budget deliberations are finished, the city is moving ahead fairly quickly with its plan to expand west. By March at the latest, corporate officer Cindy Kennedy said staff will have figured out exactly what the city needs to annex to carry out its plan and will be at council looking for official approval to proceed. From there, the process becomes one of
maps, provincial ministries and meetings. While the province allows cities to annex land unconnected to their boundaries when major industrial projects are involved, Milobar said the city prefers to extend its edges rather than create a satellite site. New Gold won’t be the only landowner affected by the change, though there aren’t many others between the city’s edge and the mine. Kennedy said Domtar owns some property in the area and there is also some Crown land in the mix. Besides corporate players, the province requires the city to consult First Nations, including the Tk’emlups Indian Band, the Agricultural Land Commission, the province’s own Integrated Land Management
Conveyor belt at New Gold: The City of Kamloops is keen on having the mine convey tax dollars to city hall. KTW file photo
Bureau (because of Crown lands involved) and the ThompsonNicola Regional District, which receives some tax revenue from New Afton. According to a handbook for municipalities from the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Community Development, it’s up to the city at this stage to get everyone on board with the plan and deal
with any problems raised by the proposed annexation. Ronaye Elliott, TNRD director for Area J, expects that will mean negotiating with the city to keep services in her area funded after the mine’s tax revenue heads to Kamloops. It’s not immediately clear how much money the TNRD would lose if New Gold is annexed, because tax revenue
from the mine isn’t collected by the regional district itself, but by the province, which then forwards money to fund the services the mine uses. “Because we don’t in the regional district get to keep all the tax money from industrial bases, in my view it’s probably a little better off in the city and us keeping some of it,” Elliott said.
“I’m very, very optimistic that we’ll come up with a good deal for the regional district.” The mine itself isn’t likely to see an increase in services if it becomes part of Kamloops. “We’re not looking at expanding out water or sewer,” Milobar said. “There’s no city roads involved out that way. It’s a highway system. We’ve explained that to them.” But, he added, Kamloops already provides major services to New Gold simply by being close to the site. “If a mine was to set up somewhere that didn’t have a city next to it, they would be incurring huge costs to provide camp living and things like that to their workers,” he said. “That’s not happening here right now. “And the City of Kamloops is about the only level of govern-
ment that isn’t seeing some form of direct tax benefit from the mine operation, yet we’re the supply base for it. “There is a certain logic to looking at a slight movement of lines to try to address that.” If the province accept the city’s application for consideration, Kamloopsians will also get a chance to weigh in on the boundary extension through the same alternative-approval process the city uses when it wants to borrow significant amounts of money. If 10 per cent of eligible votes, about 6,900 people, submit objections to the plan, the city would have the option of holding a referendum or scrapping the plan. If the approval is successful, it’s up to the province to give the final nod of approval.
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A Kamloops physician group is using “quiet time” between proposals for Ajax mine to help educate the public about its potential risks. Dr. Jill Calder, a longtime city doctor and former head of the department of medicine at Royal Inland Hospital, will speak on Sunday, Jan. 19, at Thompson Rivers University on potential health impacts of the open-pit copper-gold mine proposed for immediately south of the city. “The TRU profs — the faculty association — has asked us to do a talk,” said Calder, a cofounder of Kamloops Physicians for a Healthy Environment. “It’s general information to educate and inform on air pollution.” Calder said science
on particulate and its impact on human health is well-established, including examples of major industrial projects in close proximity to human population. KGHM-Ajax is in the midst of a harmonized federal-provincial environmental assessment on its proposed 60,000-tonne per day mine at the historic Ajax pit. Late last year, it announced it is studying expanded production and moving the mine’s footprint to the south, away from the city. Calder said during that void of information the physician group wants to educate residents about risks. “There will be health impacts and there’s information people should be aware of.” The physician group is critical of the assessment overseen by federal and provincial authorities, calling it corporately driven and
inadequate. The group wants the Interior Health Authority to lead the health effort, including baseline tests on residents to establish levels of particulate exposure, for example. “We should be doing baseline studies to know where we’re at now,” Calder said. “It requires Interior Health involvement and that’s not being done.” KGHM has said it expects its application, complete with studies on everything from air quality to impact on housing prices in the city, to be complete this year. The talk is scheduled for 2 p.m. in TRU’s Clocktower Building’s Alumni Theatre. “I’m not doing an anti-Ajax feel to the talk,” Calder said. “We should know what’s available now and have a good handle on the science and numbers we have.”
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in the Cascades. TRU rebounded from a 99-39 walloping at the hands of the Regina Cougars on Friday, Jan. 10, to defeat the Brandon Bobcats 62-59 on Saturday, Jan. 11. With a pair of victories, the WolfPack can pull ahead of the 8-4 Cascades. “They’ve been together a long time, longer than anybody else in the Canada West,” head coach Scott Reeves said of the Cascades. “They know how to play together, they feed off of each other . . . they read and react so well off each other it makes them a bit tough to scout and it makes them an all-around decent team.” Reeves said he expects a pair of lowscoring games against the Cascades and hopes the WolfPack can take advantage of being at the TCC after a grueling road trip to start
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AKING their 2014 return to the Tournament Capital Centre, the TRU WolfPack’s basketball teams will play what might be their most important contests to date. Both the men and women will host the Fraser Valley Cascades today (Friday, Jan. 17) and on Saturday, Jan. 18. With the men tied with the Cascades for second place in the Canada West’s pacific conference and the women two points back of UFV, which holds top spot in the pacific, there could be movement in the standings by the conclusion of Saturday’s games. The men, who picked up a victory and a loss on their Ta’Quan Zimmerman and the TRU WolfPack men’s and women’s basketball teams are in action this weekend at the Tournament Capital Centre. The Fraser eastern road trip last Valley Cascades are in town for games today (Friday, Jan. 17) and on Saturday, Jan. 18. Allen Douglas/KTW weekend and moved their record to 7-5, will said. “Whenever you sit out I have leading scorer Ta’Quan end — a 100-95 overtime viclook to put some dis2014. think it takes some time to get Zimmerman back in the lineup tory against the Regina Cougars tance on the Cascades, also 7-5. “All year long we’ve been back into a rhythm. I think we’re on Friday. and a 74-70 loss to the Brandon UFV has won its last four home, away, home, away,” he Zimmerman missed the team’s seeing those guys get back into a Bobcats — was characterized by games, matchups against UBC, said. “At home, we’re not going rhythm. The loss of Ta’Quan was last four games after a death “gross breakdowns,” which the Manitoba and Winnipeg. to be nervous — we’re just going hard, but it allowed, or sped up, in his family. Clark said that, WolfPack must overcome if they “They’re a quality basketball to be excited we finally get to the rhythm of those guys. Add although it was difficult to be are to beat the Cascades. team,” WolfPack head coach play in front of our home fans.” Ta’Quan back in and the team without him, Will Ondrik, Josh Clark cited limiting turnovers Scott Clark said on Tuesday, Jan. The women are scheduled may be farther ahead because of Wolfram, Reese Pribilsky and and winning rebound battles as 14. to tipoff today at 6 p.m. and on Tallon Milne might all have ben- that.” changes within the WolfPack’s “I think the biggest focus is Saturday at 5 p.m., with the men efitted from his absence. On the women’s side, the ourselves.” control that will be necessary “We have a bunch of kids who WolfPack will square off with Clark said his team’s return to against UFV. getting underway at 8:15 p.m. sat out the last two years,” Clark the pacific conference’s top team today and at 7 p.m. on Saturday. Canada West action last weekThe WolfPack will also
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Blazers look to pencil positive ending to sad-story season By Marty Hastings STAFF REPORTER sports@kamloopsthisweek.com
Oh, the beauty of Guy Charron. “He referred to us as a big group of pencils,” said Chase Souto, recounting the Kamloops Blazers’ head coach’s speech after the WHL club’s last game, a 4-3 shootout loss to the Prince George Cougars on Saturday, Jan. 11. “If one pencil strays away from the group, it will make the group weaker,” Souto explained as he rehashed Charron’s analogy. The Blazers have been anything but sharp this season, more like a worn-down No. 2, but Souto said the Blue and Orange are fixing to make their mark before season’s end. “I think the overall vibe in the room is better,” the forward said on Thursday, Jan. 16, five days after the exodus of former bench boss Dave Hunchak. “We set some goals starting this week for the next 20 games and that’s what we’re
focused on. “There’s no bad apples in this group.” Apples and pencils — both objects might conjure thoughts of teachers.
next season.” Souto, always good for a quote, said it’s his wish to be a “Brendan Ranford Blazer-lifer,” adding he loves the
Game 6. We’re the only ones who played in that game.” No. 12 was referencing his squad’s victory in the penultimate game of a Western
organization and hopes to finish his career in the WHL on Mark Recchi Way. There is still time to scribble history in his Blazer notebook, after general manager Craig Bonner chose not to ship Souto at the trade deadline — a vote of confidence heading into his 20-year-old campaign. “I’m the only one left from my rookie year,” Souto said. “It’s weird because me, [Matt] Needham and [Cole] Ully are the only ones left from
Conference semifinal series with the Portland Winterhawks in 2012 — an epic tilt Blazer backers will likely never forget as the club overcame a 5-2 third-period deficit to win the contest and force Game 7 in Portland. Charron, wellrespected by players and management alike, was behind the bench that night. Souto returns from injury when Kamloops hosts the Vancouver Giants at Interior Savings Centre today
(Friday, Jan. 17). Game time is 7 p.m. Captain Needham, fellow forward Luke Harrison and goaltender Justin Myles remain in the
draw upon, including the recent trade-deadline acquisitions of forwards Matt Revel and Matt Bellerive, Charron has a chance to etch a fresh
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Headmaster Charron seems to have his students refocused, a tall task considering the squad’s abysmal record of 10-29-2-3, which leaves them 19 points out of a playoff spot after 44 games played in a 72-game season. “We were expecting to take our lumps this year,” said Souto, the Yorba Linda, Calif, product who is now in his fourth season with the Blazers. “It’s not the best year, but I’m excited for
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It’s been a frustrating month for Elli Terwiel of Sun Peaks. The 24-year-old Alpine Canada slalom skier has been sidelined since Dec. 17 when she suffered a concussion in a World Cup training-run crash in Courchevel, France. Now, almost a month later, she’s just starting to feel well enough that she’s considering a return to action. Terwiel was initially unaware she had been concussed in the fall. With minutes to go before her official run, she picked herself up and still raced that day. She finished 31st, one one-hundredth of a second back of 30th place and an opportunity to race a second run. It was after the run that Terwiel said the concussion and its symptoms began to set it — nausea, headaches, grogginess. The nausea would last for two weeks; the headaches, longer. It was her fourth concussion, a minor one, but another one nonetheless. She tried to return to competition at the next World Cup stop, Dec. 29 race in Lienz, Austria, but found her symptoms returned. Terwiel said she knew she was rushing it. But, with it already being the end of December and the deadline to qualify for the Olympics in January, time was of the essence. Rushing her return caused a setback. “It was a bit too much for me at the time and set me back, so I’ve been off ever since,” Terwiel said Tuesday. “I didn’t give myself the time and respect the fact that I was still having little headaches. It’s been a real lesson in respecting what your body can do.” Now almost a month later, she’s just getting over the headaches that have plagued her since
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Elli Terwiel might be on the outside looking in, with a concussion hurting her chances of cracking the Alpine Canada ski team heading to Sochi, Russia, for the Olympic Winter Games, which get underway in February. KTW file photo
the crash. She hopes to return to the hill soon, but knows there’s at least a week of off-hill exercises ahead of her first. The deadline for qualification for Canada’s Olympic alpine team was on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Terwiel is now left to hope that her 11th place finish at a World Cup event in Levi, Finland, in November and a pair of 17th place finishes in World Cups in Maribor, Slovenia and Flachau, Austria in January 2013 will be enough to get her to Sochi. Alpine Canada said it wanted all of its competitors to have two top-12 finishes in World Cup events, but there’s a still a chance she can qualify based on two top-20 finishes instead. The Canadian team will be announced on Jan. 27. “It was extremely frustrating,” Terwiel said of having to sit out, while knowing the Olympic qualification deadline was approaching. “It was kind of like watching a TV program when you should be an actor in it. It was a bit surreal. I’ve come so far in my career and then in these very last moments, in the very last races, where I put so much work and dedication towards achieving this goal, I just kind
of had to sit on the sidelines and watch.” Terwiel remained in Europe with the rest of the Canadian team over Christmas, trying to push her recovery and get back on the hill as soon as possible. After three weeks, she was still having headaches and Terwiel returned to North America, where she remains.
She’s hoping to be ready in time for the next World Cup event on Feb. 2 in Maribor. And, she’s hoping that, despite the month off, her past performances have proven she belongs on Canada’s team in Sochi. “I have my fingers crossed that I’ll be on the team, even though I had this setback,” she said.
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TRU athletics director Ken Olynyk said he doesn’t have a list of candidates in mind for the permanent head-coaching position with the WolfPack women’s volleyball team. That might be the case for now, but one would have to imagine Chad Grimm’s name will be near the top of any list Olynyk puts together. Grimm was installed by his director as the women’s volleyball team’s interim head coach on Tuesday, Jan 14, after the team parted ways with former head coach Keith Lundgren. Olynyk said on Wednesday, Jan. 15, he wasn’t sure Grimm wanted the job on a permanent basis and that he was just filling in for now. Pat Hennelly, head coach of the men’s volleyball team, told KTW on Thursday, Jan. 16, that though he hasn’t had the opportunity to sit down with Grimm since his appointment, he thinks his former assistant coach is interested in taking the position long-term. “He’s at the point of his life
now that he wouldn’t do this unless serious about making a change,” Hennelly said. Grimm is a teacher with the Kamloops-Thompson school district but is still working his way into a permanent position there. “Without talking to him at length, I think he’s serious about it because he took it,” Hennelly said. “When you have two kids and already have a job, I don’t think it’s something you take lightly.” Hennelly has been at the helm of the men’s program for nine seasons, seven with Grimm as his assistant. The men’s bench boss said he thought Grimm would be a good fit as the women’s team’s permanent coach — a calming voice for a down team looking to pull out of a two-year funk. “I think Chad just brings an even temperament,” Hennelly said. “I coached Chad at UBC. He was the captain of the team. He always kept his cool, always worked hard, was respected by all the guys.” Hennelly said though Grimm was a competitive player, he was calm and collected no matter whom he was talking to: Officials,
teammates, coaches. Hennelly said Grimm has left his mark on everyone he came in contact with, noting there are CIS officials who remember Grimm from his days captaining the Thunderbirds. His popularity extends overseas, as well, and Hennelly said it’s indicative of the type of person Grimm is. “One of the things that has always stuck with me with Chad — he helped us arrange our first European trip to Denmark and Belgium, two countries he played professionally in — and we get there and the Belgium team is hosting us, based on one year of Chad playing volleyball there,” Hennelly said. “The Danish team, same thing, they’re letting us stay in their facilities, they’re feeding us . . . all because we’re associated with Chad. “Something I said to the guys is this is how you want to leave — if you go and play overseas, or anywhere you go — you want to leave this impression.” Grimm has extensive connections in the volleyball community, both throughout B.C. and in Europe.
Chad Grimm is the interim head coach of the TRU WolfPack women’s volleyball team, which is in Winnipeg this weekend. Allen Douglas/KTW
Hennelly said those connections will help Grimm land good international recruits, as well as local and national talent. “Within the community he’s got an incredible reputation and that can’t hurt,” Hennelly said. “When you’re out there talking
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High-school basketball on tap this weekend Twenty-four teams from around B.C. will descend on Kamloops for the Sabre Saint Bronc Classic girls basketball tournament this weekend. The tournament will welcome 12 senior teams, eight junior teams and four Grade 8 teams and will be played in the gyms of all three host schools. In Grade 8 action, the Sa-Hali Sabres will open the tournament today (Jan. 17) at 3 p.m. at Sa-Hali against the Westsyde Whundas. The Brock Broncs will play the York House
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Tigers of Vancouver at Brocklehurst at 3:30 p.m. The Sa-Hali junior girls will play host to the Prince George Polars at 1:30 p.m. today, while NorKam faces the College Heights Cougars of Prince George at 3 p.m. The Broncs will face Duchess Park at 5 p.m. and the Westsyde Whundas will take over Brock’s gym to play the Clarence Fulton Maroons
of Vernon at 6:30 p.m. Finally, the senior girls’ draw has NorKam playing the Polars at 10 a.m., while Sa-Hali takes to the court against the Maroons at the same time. For the full schedule, go online to www.kamloopsthisweek.com.
Titans’ triumph
The South Kamloops Titans Grade 8 boys defeated the Westsyde Whundas 34-28 in junior-high basketball action. Nick Sarai had 21 points for the Titans, while Reid Jansen
tallied seven.
Racers’ results
It was quite the weekend for the River City Racers speedskating club, which had three members competing in the Salmon Arm Ice Jam short track speedskating competition. Alex Forbes, 15, finished second in all of his Division 4 races, setting personal-best times in the 500-metre and 1,500-m. His brother, 13-yearold Calvin, also finished second in all of his Division 2 races, with personal bests in the 200-m and 400-m.
Patrick Gu, 6, raced in Division 1 and set five personal bests. He also picked up a second-place and a third-place finish.
Sabres over Saints
The Sa-Hali Sabres defeated the NorKam Saints 72-60 in senior boys’ basketball action on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Jason Pinneo led the Sabres, with 23 points, while Dima Pokhylov chipped in 11 and Adam Phillips added 10.
Judokas head east
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Eyeing curling gold
Brent Yamada and his Kamloops Curling Club rink will be heading to the 2014 B.C. Men’s Curling Championship in Vancouver after winning the C event in a Salmon Arm bonspiel on
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Great support from Canada — win or tie W E don’t know who will win the gold medal in men’s hockey at Sochi, Russia, in February, but we do know that the selection committee made terrible mistakes on Jan. 7 when the team was announced. How do we know? Thousands of people — hockey fans from Newfoundland to B.C., hockey analysts on every sports network in the country, some players who felt they got shafted by not having their name called and even the president of the social committee at a nursing home in Gimli, Man. — said Steve Yzerman and the Team Canada braintrust made some horrible personnel goofs. No matter what happens at the Olympics, the Canadian critics will be out in full force. If Canada’s team doesn’t advance to the medal round, Yzerman may as well stay in Russia and apply for political asylum. If Canada makes the playoff round, but wins a medal with either a silver or bronze tinge to it, Yzerman will be allowed back into his home country, but he will be stripped of his Team Canada duties and Canadians will be invited to throw eggs at his house for the next 12 months.
BRUCE PENTON From PRESS ROW If Canada wins gold, say 7-3 over Russia in the final, the critics will say had Martin St. Louis been chosen for the team instead of Chris Kunitz, or had Carey Price started in goal instead of Roberto Luongo, our country’s hockey image would have been enhanced far brighter with a six- or seven-goal victory — not a mere four. In other words, nothing but gold — and impressive victories throughout the tournament — will vindicate Yzerman, Kevin Lowe, Mike Babcock and the others who made the difficult final choices on the Team Canada roster. Canada’s situation centres around our country’s dominance in the sport. A 25-player roster was needed, but Canada has 40 or 50 potential Olympians. Our Reject Team could probably win an Olympic medal. But, such is the state of hockey in Canada, similar to the Americans’ Dream Team in basketball.
Fans of both those teams will promise undying faith and support — win or tie. Perish the thought that Canada doesn’t win gold. All those postselection vultures will be hovering over the carcass, eager to start pecking. Talk about pressure!
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Kamloops Art Gallery O CAVE MICRO-ORGANISMS AND DRUG DISCOVERY: A Collaboration of Artists and Scientists unjtil March 22. O BEAUTIFUL MONSTERS, an exhibit on loan from the National Gallery of Canada. Featuring representations of monstrous creatures in early European art. Includes a companion exhibit, titled Picasso’s Beasts, featuring a key selection of Pablo Picasso’s celebrated series of etchings from The Vollard Suite. Both exhibits run until March 22.
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Kamloops Arts Council O THE ART OF SEEING, a talk on the theory of art criticism, with Wendy Weseen, Jan. 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. O ILLUMINATED CAPITALS (calligraphy) with Glen Mantie, Feb. 8, from 9 a.m. to noon. O SKETCHING IN OIL, with Kimberely Eibel, Feb. 22, from 9 a.m. to noon. O HOW TO RESCUE A PAINTING, with Judy Mackenzie, Feb. 26, from 9 a.m. to noon.
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Kamloops Art Gallery interim education and public programs coordinator Emily Hope prepares to install art pieces in the BMO Open Gallery. Hope displays two pieces by one of the show's artists Louanne Mah, entitled Bacteria Achromata and Bacteria Coralloid. Dave Eagles/KTW
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hen Ann Cheeptham showed one of her first microbiology classes images of bacteria enlarged thousands of times, her students weren’t quite as awed as she was. “I went into my class and I said ‘You know what guys? Bacteria are so beautiful,’ ” the associate professor at Thompson Rivers University said. “And they looked at me like, ‘You’re crazy, Ann. They are germs,
An image of bacteria on a cave in Wells Gray Provincial Park. Images like this provided the creative spark for artworks in a new show at Kamloops Art Gallery.
they are bugs.’ ” Twelve years later, that reaction has helped to spawn a new project aimed at giving the micro-organisms
Cheeptham studies some better press. Kamloops Art Gallery opens today Cave Micro-Organisms and Drug Discovery, a collaborative art show produced by local artists, TRU microbiology researchers and science and art students at the university. The show runs until March 22.
For inspiration, participating artists were given scanning electron micrograph images of bacteria produced by Cheeptham’s microbiology research team. Each image features a bacteria sample collected from a cave in Wells Gray Provincial Park, enlarged to 4,700 times its natural size. From there, the artists were given licence to create artworks in any medium they chose. “I just thought I would like to show this side of bacteria, the good side of bacteria,” said Cheeptham. “Because, when you think about it, everything that comes out about bacteria and micro-organisms, they’re all bugs and germs. Not many people really think about the 99 per cent of micro-organisms that we live with that are good.”
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The Blue Grotto O FRAPP CITY plays Friday, Jan. 17 and Saturday, Jan. 18. O THE YOUNG’UNS play Friday, Jan. 24, and Saturday, Jan. 25. O EARTHBOUND plays Friday, Jan. 31 and Saturday, Feb. 1. O BURLESQUE SHOW on Thursday, Feb. 13. O PAP WHEELY plays Friday, Feb. 14, and Saturday, Feb. 15. O DEVON COYOTE plays Friday, Feb. 21, and Saturday, Feb. 22.
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MUSIC The Plaza Hotel O REFLECTIONS OF BOB SEGER, featuring Renea Denis, Mike Hilliard, Dave Coalmine, Matt Stanley and Mike Hilliard, on Saturday, Feb. 8. Hosted by Sabrina Weeks. Celebrating the music of Bob Seger. Tickets $25 for the show, $30 for show plus appetizer, at the hotel.
The Art We Are O KARATE KIDS play The Art We Are on Saturday at 8 p.m. O STEVE PALMER and Dave Ward play The Art We Are on Saturday, Jan. 25, at 8 p.m.
Pogue Mahone Irish Alehouse O SPENCER’S DIRTY MATADORS perform on Saturday at 9:30 p.m.
Juniper Ridge school gym O JUNIPER RIDGE COFFEE HOUSE takes place on Saturday in the Juniper Ridge school gym. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., music starts at 6:15 p.m. Featuring entertainment by Heather Clark, Mickael Maddison, Kennan Wilcox, Eric Scholefield, Ron Ste. Marie. All ages welcome. Tickets $12 for a family, $5 for youth over 17, $2 for children.
Interior Savings Centre O HEDLEY performs on Sunday, Feb. 16, with guests, at 7 p.m. Tickets $44.75 to $77.
Artists hope show will change attitudes about bacteria X From A21
The show features work from six artists, many of whom have science backgrounds. Ariga Avanessian, a third-year science student at TRU, has a connection to both the arts and science side of the project. She was doing research with Cheeptham when she first heard about the art show. “Little did she know, one of my hobbies is art,” said Avanessian, who jumped at the chance to mix a favourite pastime with her studies. For her piece, Bacterial Flora: The Body’s Own Gold Mine, she drew inspiration from the cave rock the bacteria call home. “I was inspired by the background, the mineral deposits around the bacteria, and the texture and the rough edges,” she said. “So I had this image of the texture and the background I wanted to illustrate and it almost looked like these geometric shapes.” To create her piece she worked mainly with pastels and charcoal, but incorporated fabric paint to get the texture right. Avanessian also hopes the show will change attitudes toward bacteria and make viewers consider whether they
Examples of artwork in Cave Micro-Organisms and Drug Discovery.
really need those bottles of hand sanitizer lurking in desk drawers and handbags. “Those are specifically designed for use in a laboratory to prevent contamination of your experiment or area,” she said. “But people, out of fear, end up buying these antibacterial soaps or gels and
Latin band to bring diverse sound to Kamloops Juno award-winning musician and Paperboys frontman Tom Landa brings his seven-piece Latin band, Locarno, to Kamloops for a concert at Calvary Community Church on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $28 for adults, $20 for youth and are available through kamloopslive.com or by calling 250-374-5483.
what happens is, along the process, the resistant strains of bacteria do survive and are more harmful.” She said she thinks incidents where bad bacteria are blamed, like C. difficile outbreaks in hospitals, have overshadowed the good the tiny organisms can do.
Rock musical Godspell adds Vernon to tour The Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre presents Godspell on Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. The popular musical from composer Stephen Schwartz is one of the most enduring stage shows — a family friendly, feel-good musical rendition of the Gospel of Matthew. The show is produced by New York’s Moonglow Entertainment in association with Toronto’s Drayton Entertainment. Tickets are $47 for adults, $44 for seniors, $42 for students and are available through ticketseller.ca or by calling 250-549-7469. Godspell opened off Broadway on May 17, 1971.
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AVID WARD’S FIRST CAREER GOAL? “My mom told me that when I was five years old, I told her I wanted to be a hockey stick,� the singer-songwriter said with a laugh. Music came into his life eight years later, when he picked up a guitar. Theatre school beck-
oned after high school and he headed off to the University of Victoria. “But, music was always in my mind,� Ward said. “I had bands throughout university and finally came to a point when I knew I had to get the most of it.� He’s got a new album, Golden Future Time, set for release on Jan. 28, and is about to start touring to support it, including a gig at The Art We Are on Saturday, Jan. 25. The tour includes a videographer on several of the stops as Ward indulges his broader theatrical bent, working with Jeanette Wilkinson to create a documentary on the independent music scene in Canada and Wilkinson’s homeland of Britain, a country in which Ward tours often. The documentary grew out of a concert series he hosted in Vancouver, one where Wilkinson would focus on various musical topics. Ward said
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he realized from that there was a larger story to be told, trying “to get a pulse on where people are at.� The documentary will chart his journey, he said, bringing in other elements of the music scene. He hopes to screen it at music festivals and is looking for a distributor to help promote it. While he’s been in a few cover bands in recent years “to help pay the rent,� Ward said his own music is influenced by the alternative music scene, singer-songwriters like Dave Matthews. Reviewers have likened his sound to a combination of Jeff Buckley and Stevie Wonder. Ward said the way he sings has changed through the years, his voice expanding to bring in “new palettes, more colours.� He said his show is a solo gig, “fairly raw� to promote an album “that has a lot going on in it. “But the show? It’s just me and my guitar.�
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Serious Options mixed-voice community choir presents This Shining Night, a concert of choral arrangements, on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 7:30 p.m. The performance takes place at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, at 1136 Sixth Ave. The program includes a medley of Les Miserables songs. Tickets are $10 at the door. Dave Eagles/KTW
Group aims to make friends over breakfast Pancakes to be served on Sunday at ‘Fun and Laughter’ gathering When Wendy Makepeace and her husband moved from Calgary to Kamloops, they were looking for a way to make friends and have some fun. They found a newcomers’ group. However Makepeace said it was composed of people who had been new but were by then established residents. As she talked with people, she found many, particularly new Kamloopsians, were looking for events where they could meet people, have some fun and not spend a lot of money. To fill that void, she’s created Fun and Laughter with Friends and
has a pancake breakfast planned for Sunday, Jan. 19. Makepeace said she’s created a Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ groups/219934751527720/, but is using email to organize events. There’s no need to join or pay any fee, but at events, people are required to wear a name tag. All events will be for adults, and each will be nosmoking. Makepeace said she’s hoping anyone who takes part will turn off all their techie equipment — tablets, cellphones and other things that can be distracting. For more information, email her at laugh2014@shaw.ca.
It was a band member who came up with the name, having read Vladimir Nabokov’s dystopian book Bend Sinister. The musician is long gone but the name remains, as does original member Dan Moxon, now joined by Jason Dana on drums, Matt Rhode on bass and Joseph Martin on guitar. Moxon said the band started — as many do — in high school, continuing on a casual basis through university until the members got serious and released The Warped Pane in 2005. The band’s seventh release, Animals, is set to drop on March 11. It was created under the tutelage of Grammy-nominated producer Joe Marlett in San Diego. “The title comes from a sort of broad idea of talking about people, the world, how people can do horrible things and how everybody’s just an animal,” Moxon said. “And, it worked with the theme we had going for the cover, which I’ll just say involves taxidermy.” Animals is the first CD with songs everyone had a hand in
creating. Up until now, Moxon has done it all but he did the first part and then the band workshopped it. “It was a good experience,” Moxon said. “It kicks your butt a bit to make you finish a song rather than sit on it for months." Those songs that make up a Bend Sinister show are about half and half fancy and 1970s rock, he said, with the rock side a little heavier sound than the pop phase the band had years ago. When he’s not writing for the band, Moxon does scores for movies including three feature documentaries and four dramas, winning a Leo Award — presented by the B.C. film and television industry — in 2012 for his score on the comedy Sisters and Brothers. Music was always around Moxon as a child. He remembers visiting his maternal grandparents in Saskatchewan, where they would play their accordion and violin while everyone else danced and sang. On his dad’s side, the music was more structured, leading Moxon into the Royal Conservatory of music education stream, something he did for a while, learning to play piano.
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ONSTAGE WHO: Bend Sinister with I’ve Taken A Lover WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 1 WHERE: The Dirty Jersey, 1200 Eighth St. MORE: bendsinisterband.com, facebook.com/bendsinister, myspace.com/bendsinisterband
Those lessons have served him well as he plays keyboard with the band. The tour they're starting later this month brings the band to Kamloops for a show at The Dirty Jersey on Feb. 1 at 9 p.m. Kamloops band I've Taken A Lover opens. Moxon said the tour, which heads east from B.C., will dip into the U.S. for some shows, something the band wants to do but which can be a tough go. “The hardest thing is to stand out in the U.S. and it’s been hitand-miss for us. You have to just hope the promoter is good and gets the word out and gets the tickets sold. “But doing it is a labour of love for us. We’ve done some shows in California and it's exciting driving down that coast.”
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COMMUNITY Kamloops Early Language and Literacy Initiative co-ordinator Maureen Doll is ready to get the community involved in Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week activities. Andrea Klassen/KTW
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Think literacy and you think of books. Graffiti likely doesn’t pop to mind, but it’s one of the new features of the Unplug and Play program taking place next week and sponsored by Literacy In Kamloops. On Tuesday, Jan. 21, the Kamloops Boys and Girls club on McArthur Island will host a free urban street-art design workshop for those 13 and older. It will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and, although there is no cost, pre-registration is required. Phone 250-828-3611 and quote program number 222684. Maureen Doll, chairwoman of the committee behind the week-
long event, said there are other new events planned, including some geared to youth, adults and seniors. It all wraps up with the ABC Family Literacy Day at the Henry Grube Education Centre, 245 Kitchener Cres., on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 9 a.m. to noon. Various community
members will be reading books, Vicki McKee will provide music, Mother Goose herself will be on hand and there will be plenty of activities for families. Theme for the day is pirates, Doll said, and children will be given a treasure-hunt map to follow, taking them through various sta-
tions for activities and entertainment, before they arrive at their destination and dig into the chest for a book. ABC Family Literacy Day has come
a long way from its beginnings, when it was held in what is now the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre, but one thing remains true. No one asked to help
out ever says no, Doll said. The program has grown because of the way the community has embraced it, she added, noting it’s a way for families “to get out and do something fun and interactive” while contributing to their overall health. Participation has grown through the years, one of the reasons the new venue was required. In recent years, organizers have had to provide over-
flow parking space at the Kamloops Alliance Church across Fortune Drive from the Henry Grube Education Centre. Last year, 523 people took part, Doll said, and every station was busy with people having fun and laughing. More information on all-things-literacy in the city can be found online at literacyinkamloops. com, by emailing literacyinkamloops@gmail. com or by calling 250376-2266.
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BUSINESS The Thompson Rivers University School of Business and Economics has launched Business Kickstart 101, a studentcentred initiative that gives students the opportunity to tap into the skills and expertise of more than 100 businesses and business professionals. Kickstart 101 includes career-information path sessions; a major networking event where students meet face-to-face with company employers; a corporate-speaker series; and a one-on-one mentorship component. The latest speaker in the corporate-speaker series was Peter McKenna, president and CEO of NRI Distributing. Dave Eagles/KTW
NURTURE AND KNOWLEDGE relationships and eventually got myself into the markettim@kamloopsthisweek.com ing department. Nurture relationships, “That really had a lot to know what you want, do with being able to leverembrace technology and age relationships and push enjoy success. yourself forward.� Those were the messages McKenna went into busidelivered by Peter McKenna, ness on his own in 1988 president and CEO of NRI in the Lower Mainland, Distribution, at the first opening an inland port on Thompson Rivers University Annacis Island. Dean’s Speaker Series event After a series of rookie of 2014. mistakes — taking contracts Speaking to a standingthat were bigger than he room-only audience in could manage from a capital TRU’s Panorama Room perspective — McKenna lost on Wednesday, Jan. 15, control of the business and McKenna went chronologieventually left. cally through his journey to “I wasn’t working for NRI’s CEO chair. myself anymore,� he said. It began, he said, when he “I didn’t want that.� wasn’t accepted into the B.C. In 1995, McKenna said, Institute of Technology. he heard about a family He had to get a job — and friend who had an officehis mom made him apply for product warehouse in a mail-room gig. Kamloops. “I realized, when you’re He got involved getting started, strategic and turned it into NRI relationships are critical,� Distribution. McKenna said. According to McKenna, “I started to nurture these it’s important to have conBy Tim Petruk
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crete goals in mind when trying to find business success. “You need to know, ‘What do I want?’ — how much do you want to make?� he said. “Otherwise, you keep on bumping into that the whole way along. “It helps you incredibly, especially early, to know that. ‘What am I worth? What’s my expertise worth?’� McKenna said mentors are also key for newcomers to the business world. “The mentorship aspect and working for somebody, there’s nothing wrong with that,� he said. “As a matter of fact, I encourage it. “But, it’s all about working for the right people.� The next Dean’s Speaker Series event is slated for March 6, when Knowledge Network Corporation President and CEO Rudy Buttignol is scheduled to speak at TRU.
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Medieval charm By Chris McBeath SPECIAL TO KTW travelwriterstales.com
A tiny gem in the heart of the Alsace region, Colmar is too easily bypassed but, with its unique medieval charm, cobblestone streets and vibrant culinary scene, the rewards of what you’ll discover make the detour worthwhile.
Unique Cultural Mix
Teetering on the German border in the northeastern corner of France, within a half-train ride of Basel, Switzerland, Colmar is where French joie de vivre meets German efficiency with uncharacteristic ease. There’s little doubt Colmar has earned that grace from history through which the town has been conquered, annexed, lost and won again since it was founded in the ninth century. In short, Colmar has been in the Holy Roman Empire, adopted Protestant Reformation and even had a spell under Swedish rule during the Thirty Years’ War. And, through it all, Germany and France volleyed their claim with the tenacity of a Wimbledon championship.
Vive La Histoire
In spite of its turbulent history, Colmar has thrived, its charm so captivating that walking around Old Town’s narrow streets is to meander through all these time periods. Its architecture alone is a pressedtogether collection of imposing Gothic churches with magnificent stained glass windows, lavishly decorated merchants’ houses and entire neighborhoods that still celebrate the region’s early economies. Examples include the 15th-century Koïfhus, a complex of buildings that was once the heart of the town’s economic and political administration. The oldest building — the Place du L’Ancienne Douane (Customs House)
The Little Venice Barge is part of the charm of Colmar. To see more photos of the enchanting French town, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com and click on the “Community/Travel” tab. Chris McBeath photo
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— still stands. Its arcaded ground floor bustles with bistro activity while above is a decorative balcony, ornamental windows and brightly tiled roof. Look for the 17th-century Maison de Tete (House of Heads), so named for the profusion of animal heads, faces and grimacing masks carved into the walls and doorways. The Rue de Tanneurs (Tanners Street) is a highlight. It runs along the waterway that has long shed its “tanner’s ditch” faculty for the more prestigious nickname of Little Venice. The restored 18th-century houses here are typical of that era. Very tall and narrow, they have no basements, but rest on a high stonewall with upper stories built of half-timbered cob walls made from a mixture of straw and clay. The extensive roofs often have openings at several different levels set back relative to others, thus enabling the tanners to dry their skins.
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For its size, Colmar has a remarkable number of museums, the best being The Unterlinden, which is arguably one of the finest small museums in Europe. Housed in a 750-year-old Dominican convent, exhibits include Roman artifacts, medieval wine-making tools, bridal trousseaus and household items, all displayed in striking contrast alongside military paraphernalia and works of art by Renoir, Monet, Picasso and Leger, among others. Colmar also pays homage to one of its most famous children, Auguste Bartholdi, creator of the Statue of Liberty in New York. While you will find many of the sculptor’s works in courtyards, fountains and even as a gable capping, most are at the Musee Bartholdi, located off a small and elegant courtyard. And, yes, you’ll see the original resin-model cast for Madam Liberty, as well as an entire room devoted to reduced-scale models of The Lion of Belfort, France’s iconic sculpture that stands at Belfort Castle, 11 metres (33 feet) high and twice that from nose to tail.
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JENNA KATHLEEN DEDELS & CHAD EDWARD LISHMAN Jenna and Chad, both graduates of TRU, are currently living and working in Fort St. John. The happy couple will exchange their wedding vows in Kamloops early October 4, 2014.
Tom and Ann LaLonde and John and Sharon Stinson are happy to announce the marriage of their children
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Congratulations & Best Wishes from all of your families!
Family members that attended were: Ron and Joanne Stinson Dawn & Sahra Kelly from Vancouver Ann’s sisters Theresa and Joan from Manitoba Dion’s cousin Micheal from Calgary Eddie LaLonde, Dions brother from Kamloops Dion’s sister and brother-in-law Penny & Darren Armstrong from Squamish
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Career Opportunities
6333242 Adam Alexander & Associates
Human Resource Management Consultants
SIXTH AVENUE
Our toddlers are growing up and we have spaces available for infants & toddlers.
250-828-6775 GINGERBREAD HOUSE Has full time spaces for 3 to 5 year olds. Call for more information.
250-828-2045 SUMMIT CHILDCARE Has a few spaces available. Call for more information.
250-828-2533
Employment Business Opportunities ~ 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. KAMLOOPS Area Business \ Opportunity 1-866-668-6629 www.tcvend.com
Career Opportunities
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE Our client, the recognized leader in the provision of the most advanced forensic reconstruction tools in crime scene (CSI) diagramming and collision investigation solutions is seeking a Business Development Representative(s) to join their successful Sales & Marketing group. Based in Kamloops, the primary role of this position is to effectively manage an assigned area of Canada and/ or the United States by making outgoing calls to various policing agencies and crime scene investigators, developing partnerships and support, promoting and enhancing an awareness of the company and its 3D software products, entering client data into the CRM database and scheduling online demonstrations. No telephone sales. The successful candidate must possess excellent oral communication skills, good listening skills, conďŹ dence, a positive attitude, good organizational skills; enjoy working with clients and building relationships, PC competency, sales experience, diligence, and a strong drive to succeed. Previous high tech industry or Call Centre experience is preferred. A fantastic opportunity for an individual who wants to have unlimited earning potential. Average income is 70k per year with some sales staff exceeding 100k.
Adam Alexander & Associates Human Resources Management Consultants C/o Bill Gallis 968 Nicola Street, Kamloops, B.C., V2C 2R9 mail to: bgallis@telus.net
Education/Trade Schools
Please quote Business Development Representative in e-mail subject line.
FOODSAFE COURSE by CertiďŹ ed Instructor January 18th January 27th 8:30am-4:00pm $70 Pre-register by phoning 250-554-9762
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“People Make the Difference�
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Truck Driver Training
Professional Truck Driver Program - Funding available for those who qualify!
CERTIFIED ICBC AIR BRAKE COURSE
Jan. 24-26 • Feb. 14-16 Opportunity
call 250-374-0462
Personals S.W.M. 70’s+ like to meet lady no smoke/drink to go ďŹ shing, camping, dinners & quiet time Reply Box 1442, 1365B Dalhousie Dr Kamloops BC V2C 5P6
Garage Sale
$10+tax per issue 3 lines or less
6337158
Start your Health Care Career in less than a year! Study online or on campus Health Care Aide – 6 months - Kamloops needs more Care Aides...ASAP!
Nursing Unit Clerk – 6 months - Work in the heart of the hospital
Pharmacy Technician – 8 months - The ďŹ rst CCAPP accredited program in BC
“All the people I work with are impressed by the knowledge I gained through this course. You guys are amazing!!� - Senja, July 2012 Grad
Medical Transcriptionist – 9 months - Work online or in hospitals Financial Aid available • PCTIA and CCAPP accredited
Thompson Career College
250-372-8211 or toll free 1-877-840-0888 or online at www.ThompsonCC.ca
SYSTEMS ANALYST Kal Tire is a Canadian company that was founded in 1953 and has grown to become Canada’s largest independent tire dealer. Based in 9ernon BC Kal Tire has Àourished by focusing on customer serYice and teamwork. Kal Tire’s key differentiator is its 5000+ Kal Tire team members who are committed to exceeding the customer’s expectations with the best technical skills Tuality products competitiYe prices and exceptional serYice aYailable anywhere. :e are seeking a motiYated and well rounded professional to Moin our ,nformation 6erYices team based in our 9ernon 2f¿ce. The 6ystems $nalyst ensures that Kal Tire’s mission critical (nterprise 2perational 6ystems (26 are aligned with Kal Tire’s business needs and are operating effectiYely and supported appropriately. This technical position reTuires an understanding of Kal Tire business processes and (26 application suite and works closely with functional leads, infrastructure teams and external Yendors to solYe system problems. This position also performs the deployment of application upgrades and patches. The applications that are supported by the (26 team include the 3oint of 6ale system and its back of¿ce components, :arehouse and Remanufacturing systems. $ detailed Mob description and list of Tuali¿cations along with further information regarding Kal Tire may be Yiewed on our website at kaltire. com/careers.
PERFECT Part-Time
3 Days Per Week
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If you possess the necessary skills, drive and enthusiasm, please forward your cover letter and resume in strict conďŹ dence to:
ATTENTION Work from home Turn spare time into income Free training/exible hours Computer required. www.FreedomNan.com
Career Opportunities
Employment (based on 3 lines)
(No businesses, 3 lines or less)
(No businesses, 3 lines or less)
Air Brakes
Kal Tire welcomes your interest in the Systems Analyst opportunity. Please submit your resume to careers@kaltire.com indicating Systems Analyst and Job ID # 981 in the subMect line. :e thank all applicants for their interest; only those under consideration will be contacted.
16 Hour Course: $100 20 Hour Course: $175
For current career opportunities please visit us today! kaltire.com/careers
call 250.828.5104 or visit
tru.ca/trades
Class 1, 2 and 3 Driver Training - Job placement available!
A30 ❖ FRIDAY, January 17, 2014 Employment Education/Trade Schools HUNTER & FIREARMS Courses. Next C.O.R.E. March 8th & 9th Saturday & Sunday. P.A.L. Sunday January 26th. Challenges, Testing ongoing daily. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:
Bill
250-376-7970
Classifieds Get Results! Help Wanted Dulux Paints is Hiring Customer Service Reps Drop resume off in person at 1295 Dalhousie Drive FARM WORKERS: Dhaliwal Farms located in Heffley Creek requires 20 F/T farm workers. Duties Include: harvesting/grading/packing vegetables. Must be in good physical condition. Wage $10.25/hr. Fax resume to: 250-578-7160 Financial, Promotional Secretary position available for applicant with Dental Experience. E-mail resume to drdex@shaw.ca or Fax 250376-5367
is looking for substitute distributors for door-to-door deliveries. Vehicle is required. For more information please call the Circulation Department at
250-374-0462
Live in caretaker wanted for 6plex building. 2bdrm apt w/reduced rent for qualified person (250) 554-8202 LMG Finance is a developing Kamloops company looking to strengthen our talented administration team by hiring a highly organized, detailed oriented individual. If you have a business admin diploma, office admin certificate and/or previous admin experience, email your resume to: resume@lmgfinance.ca.
LOGAN LAKE
Kamloops This Week is looking for door-to-door carriers in your area. 3 days per week Tuesday, Thursday& Friday. Please call 250-374-0462 for more info. Norm’s Auto Refinishing, Terrace, BC. High production, ICBC Accredited body shop requires a LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE PAINTER. Competitive wages, excellent benefits. fax: 250-635-3081 or email: mel@normsautorefinishing.ca Attn: Mel Rundell, Manager Office Manager, Receptionist required for Dental Office. Dental experience an asset. Email resume to drdex@shaw.ca or Fax 250376-5367
Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries. Call 250-374-0462 for more information.
Medical/Dental Certified Dental Assistant Position Full-time and/or Parttime CDA required for busy orthodontic office. Previous orthodontic experience is an asset but not essential, we are willing to sponsor the successful candidate to complete the orthodontic module. We value good communication skills, ambition, involvement, energy and organizational talents. Please fax your resume to 250-374 3722 or email to info@kamloopsorthodontics.ca Dr. Daniel Dagasso Certified Specialist in Orthodontics #500-275 Lansdowne Street Kamloops BC V2C 1X8
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Employment Sales ADVERTISING Consultants: Our company is always looking for great sales representatives to add to our team. Our business 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. If you have a passion for the advertising business, are creative and thrive on challenges, we want to hear from you. Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to:khall@aberdeenpublishing.com We thank all applicants; only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
Relax and unwind with a full body massage for appointment couples welcome (250) 682-1802
Fitness/Exercise WE will pay you to exercise! Deliver Kamloops This Week Only 3 issues a week!
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Only $120/month Run your 1x1 semi display classified in every issue of Kamloops This Week
Trades, Technical
Manufacturing & Repair Shop in Kamloops is looking for a full time Welder/Fabricator to start immediately. Seeking a motivated individual for a position to weld, fabricate, and build structural and miscellaneous steel according to specs and quality standards. The successful candidate will have experience in lay out as per blueprints, welding and cutting, and assemble of parts. Need to have precision and control to prevent damage and assure a quality product. Heavy Duty Mechanical experience is an asset but willing to train. If you think you have the skills required and an attitude to get the job done please send your resume to Mark Baker at markb @ hytracker.com or fax to 250372-2976. Please NO phone calls.
Work Wanted CARPENTER/HANDYMAN. Renovations, additions, roofing, drywall, siding, painting. 250-374-2774. HOME & YARD HANDYMAN If you need it done, Give us a call ! Steve 250-320-7774
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Merchandise for Sale
Real Estate
$100 & Under
Misc. for Sale
For Sale By Owner
BATHROOM SINK, Brand new, beige, PD $105 asking $69obo (250) 374-1252 Like new still in box HP Photosmart 475 compact photo printer $85 (250) 573-2919
MISC4Sale: Camperette $300, Oak Table Chairs-$400, 2-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-573-5922 after 6pm or leave msg.
$300 & Under
$500 & Under
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ROLL ENDS AVAILABLE $10 / ROLL 1365 B Dalhousie Drive Kamloops BC call for availability 250-374-7467
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Sauna Inferred 4 person cedar great cond. Assemble from 8 panels $1100 (250) 579-2685
one week for FREE?
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WASHING machine Hot Point,com $375, 4 place dinner setting Blossom Time $900, 250-374-1252
S lives here.
250-371-4949 *some restrictions apply
Firewood/Fuel ALL SEASON FIREWOOD. For delivery birch, fir & pine. Stock up now. Campfire wood. (250)377-3457.
Misc. for Sale
Help Wanted 6336346
It’s here in our community. Please make a difference by volunteering. Sclerosis Society of Canada S Multiple
1•800•268•7582 www.mssociety.ca
2 Premium Tim Hortons Brier Tickets, row-9, seats 3+4 $1000250-376-7297 377-8649 Maytag clothes dryer, good working condition $75 250372-8147
Misc. Wanted PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670
Help Wanted
PETS For Sale?
Help Wanted
PERMANENT PART-TIME
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COSTCO WHOLESALE
ATT: PHOTO LAB, 1675 Versatile Dr. Kamloops, BC, V1S 1W7 Kamloops This Week is an award winning publication that is distributed to over 30,000 homes in the Kamloops area. We are expanding our paper and will have openings in many of our departments. If you are a strong team player and have the required qualifications, we want to hear from you. KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK HAS OPENINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: AD DESIGNERS • Degree in digital art and design • Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and InDesign • Ability to work in high pace environment Please submit examples of work with your resume and cover letter to Lee Malbeuf, Production Coordinator: ktw@kamloopsthisweek.com
FRONT OFFICE CLERK (PART-TIME) • Previous office experience is required • A certification in office administration will be given priority. Please submit your cover letter and resume to Cindi Hamoline, Office Manager: cindi@kamloopsthisweek.com We thank all applicants; only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Kamloops This Week is part of the Aberdeen Publishing Group
Houses For Sale
Bachelor Suites & 1bdrm starting @ $645 Adult Building N/P N/S. Downtown. 343 Nicola St. 250-374-7455. CARMEL PLACE 55+ Quality Living in new medical building. Studio suites with affordable rates, FOB entry, elevator, scooter stations and Telus Optik Package! Call Columbia Property Management to book your appointment: 250-851-9310
NORTH SHORE
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 $189,000.00
1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Clean quiet building. Rents starting at $625 + utilities.
CALL 250-682-0312 RIVIERA VILLA 1&2/BDRM Suites
1/bdrm starting at $675/mth 2/bdrm starting at $800/mth Incl/heat, hot water. N/P. Senior oriented.
250-554-7888
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Apt/Condo for Rent 2BDRM(Brock) $850 + utils, w/d ground flr , no stairs, ideal for seniors, wheelchair access, quite side of building & close to bus ns/np 250 320 4159
B&B Alternative Heating
Strong customer service skills as well as photo lab experience, digital photography or related digital skills required. Must be available to work days, evenings & weekends. 25 hrs/wk min.
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Pets Animals sold as “purebred stock” must be registrable in compliance with the Canadian Pedigree Act.
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Red Devil carpet cleaner easy clean light weight good shape $85 obo 250-372-2468
Queen 7pc Bedroom suite light color wood matt incl $300 (250) 579-9000 non smoker
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Stucco/Siding
JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS Fort McMurray & Leduc Alberta Gladiator Equipment Ltd. has immediate positions for Journeyman Heavy Duty, off road Certified Mechanics for work in Fort McMurray and Leduc, Alberta. Excellent wages and benefits. www.gladiatorequipment.com fax 1-780-986-7051. hr@gladiatorequipment.com
Merchandise for Sale
Misc. for Sale
250-
319-7564
Misc. for Sale
TARPS! TARPS! “BEST PRICES IN TOWN!”
BLUE TARPS
10X8 weave (Medium Duty)
STARTING AT $2.19
WHITE TARPS 10X10 weave (Heavy Duty)
STARTING AT $3.99
Run Till Rented
BLACK TARPS
“Read All About It”
FOAM SHOP
Kamloops This Week Run Till Rented gives you endless possibilities... $5300 + tax Max 3 Lines Max 12 Weeks Must be pre-paid (no refunds) Scheduled for 4 weeks at a time (Must phone to reschedule)
Private parties only - no businesses - Some Restrictions Apply
Special: Add an extra line to your ad for $10
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The Heart of Your Community
14X14 weave (Industrial Duty)
STARTING AT $5.49
MATTRESS REPLACEMENTS SINGLE TO KING SIZE
2” TO 6” THICK - CUSTOM CUT OR CUSTOM ORDER MEMORY FOAM TOPPER PADS - 3LB DENSITY SINGLE TO KING SIZE - 2” & 3” THICK
CUSHION REPLACEMENTS TORN OR TATTERED? SOFAS, CHAIRS, OTTOMANS, SNOWMOBILES SEATS, TRACTORS
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DOWNTOWN Motel Kitchenette units $750-$950 per month util included. TV and local telephone also included 250-372-7761
2 Bdrm in Brock close to all amen & bus avail Mar 1 $975 incl w/d 250- 819-3815 2BDRM large N/S N/P Close to schools Working person pref’d $900 incl util 819-3368 Cumfy 1bdrm. Close to University, Hospital. Perfect for student or quiet person. Excellent Location. ns/np Call now (250) 299-6477 Vacant 2bdrm air $900 incl heat no pets, ref (250) 3760633 North Kamloops
Updated 3bdrm + den 1.5bth walking dis to TRU n/p, Avail now $1400 +util 571-7653
Townhouses
98 Toyota Camry LE auto A/C cruise 1 owner ex. condition $3000 obo 250-374-1670
Place your classified ad in over 71 Papers across BC.
Furn bed rm cls to DT util incl emp or student n/s/p/drink vehicle req $450mo 377-3158
Call 250-371-4949
Shared Accommodation
for more information
Available rural location. Horse? $500 util incl n/s Can be furn.school bus 374-2774
Duplex / 4 Plex 4bdrm duplex NShore new reno $1300 Avail Feb 1 n/s, n/p (250) 376-2475
Homes for Rent 2Bdrm lakefront house in Savona $1150/mth utils incld 604-889-4495/250-373-2592 4 Bdrm a/c Lower Sahali, close to Tru/shop $1650mo ref’s req’d 250-372-7695 Monte Lake Overlooking Lake 1bdrm, f/s/w/d, $550/mo hydro incd. Call 250-371-7014
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
3brm 3bth Valleyview pet neg, $1300 close to school and shopping. Avail Immediately 250-374-5586 /371-0206
Male seeking roommate Westsyde Furn. Close to bus $550/mo util incl. 250-5798193 Cell 250-572-1048
TOWNHOUSES
Quiet nonsmoking male to share downtown condo with mature male $500mo (250) 374-1642
PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED
DALLAS furn bdrm in Mobile home. Quiet working person n/s/p $385 828-1681,573-6086
1BDRM DownTown NP, no smokers! Inclds utils & cable $720/mth,Jan1 250-318-0318
lilacgardens@gmail.com
Cars - Domestic
Cars - Domestic
318-4321 NO PETS
PRE-LOVED VEHICLE CLEARANCE SALE! TAKE ADVANTAGE OF WINTER PRICING! 0 payments for 90 days (O.A.C.) All units fully inspected • Call for pre-approval! Check JubileeRV.com for more details & pictures!
HURRY IN! SALE ENDS FEBRUARY 1ST, 2014! 2008 Mazda3
#BS2223. V8, auto, PW, PL, tilt, cruise, air, only 35,000 kms! Super clean truck with balance of GM 5 yr/160,000 km warranty.
Congratulations!
CLEARANCE PRICED! $24,980 or $199 bi-weekly 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD
#BS2226. Fully loaded, V6, auto, sunroof, heated leather seats, brand new studded winters, only 108,000 kms! Beautiful SUV! WAS $12,995 - NOW $9,980
#RV2155. 5.7L Hemi, largest cab available, fully loaded incl. leather & sunroof. HD model, so equal to 3/4 ton. Only 115,000 kms!
Motorcycles 1984 Yamaha Virago motorcycle.Excel/cond $3500obo 250573-5922(after6pm orlvmsg)
Recreational/Sale 26’ pull type 1999 Mallard trailer slps 6, lrg awning, a/c , solar panel + extras $8,500 (250) 376-6918
2004 Dodge Caravan. 140k 3.3L, trans r’blt @ 75k. 1-owner, $5700 obo 250-376-7255
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)
Recreational/Sale 6337028
NEW LEER Truck Canopy. White. $750 1(250) 523-2350 (Logan Lake)
Boats
Call: 250-371-4949
*Some conditions & restrictions apply. Private party only (no businesses).
2007 Sea Doo Speed Boat, 4 Seater.$15,000obo Call 250573-5922 (after 6pm)or lv msg
Recreational/Sale
Recreational/Sale
PRE-SEASON CLEARANCE SALE! TAKE ADVANTAGE OF WINTER PRICING!
0 payments for 90 days (O.A.C.) • All units fully inspected All Pre-Owned come with Comprehensive 3 Month Warranty Free storage until spring • Call for pre-approval! Check JubileeRV.com for more details & pictures!
$ $
#T2154B. Super Slide, mountain extreme insulation, sleeps 6, & much more!
$
#T2171A. Excellent family trailer, 4 bunks, outside kitchen, sleeps 8!
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All payments O.A.C. with $0 down and include fees & taxes. Total paid: #2065A $15,132 (8.97% / 72 months), #BS2223 $36,036 (6.97% / 84 months), #RV2155 $25,740 (6.96% / 60 months).
• Cars • Trucks • Trailers • RV’s • Boats • ATV’s • Snowmobiles • Motorcycles • Merchandise • Some restrictions apply • Includes 2 issues per week • Non-Business ads only • Non-Business ads only
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23,850 14,980
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#RV2130A. Triple Slide 5th Wheel, rear living, 16” wheels, trail air hitch. Was $33,995!
$
2008 Georgetown 340TS Class A Motorhome #U1968A. Triple slide, hydraulic leveling, 86,000 kms, drives like a dream! Was $69,995. PRE-SEASON CLEARANCE!
29,777 49,980
BEST BUY AROUND!
$
#PM1827132. One owner, slide-out, rear awning, thermal windows. A beauty! Was $26,995
$
#PM1829A. Ultra rare 4 slide 5th Wheel with separate 4-bunk bedroom including 1/2 bathroom. Perfect for lake lot! SALE PRICED TO CLEAR!
$
#T1873A. Hardwall trailer with 2 slides, double doors, fiberglass cap, central air and more! Was $21,995! SALE PRICED TO CLEAR!
39,900
184 bi-weekly $
2006 Jazz by Thor 2510F
22,700
101 bi-weekly $
2007 Cedar Creek CRF34 5th Wheel
17,980
$
#T1902A. Beautiful 9’ camper, hardwall, bathroom with shower. Weighs 2450 lbs when loaded. Was $13,995! SALE PRICED!
$
9,950
56 bi-weekly
• Free Estimates On Repairs • ICBC Insurance Claims • Service On All Makes • Parts & Accessories
On the Halston Connector
1-888-349-5608
Visit us at jubileerv.com
88 bi-weekly $
2004 Okanagan 90W Camper
250-372-0600
97 bi-weekly
181 bi-weekly $
2008 Adventurer 9.3 FDS Camper
Add an extra line for only $10
89 bi-weekly
106 bi-weekly $
2008 Kingston 345K
Parts • Service • Sales
250-371-4949
19,980
$
2009 Tango 329BHDS
00 3 lines PLUS TAX
22,998
102 bi-weekly $
2011 Wildcat by Forest River 29BHS
40,998
181 bi-weekly $
2012 Outdoors RV Creekside 26RLS
#T1483A. Another great family unit! Hardwall, slide with topper. Was $18,999. UNBELIEVABLE VALUE!
• Free Estimates On Repairs • ICBC Insurance Claims • Service On All Makes • Parts & Accessories
ly On
1996 GMC Suburban good shape runs great $3800obo Call (250) 571-2107
05 SI Civic 152,000km 5spd manual new winters loaded $6500 (250) 571-0316
2008 Thor Wave 29BHS
PRICED TO CLEAR! $18,970 or $198 bi-weekly
RUNSOLD TILL
1986 GMC 4x4 1/2 ton v8 auto $3000 phone between 5pm & 8:30pm ONLY 250-377-8702
#PM2185A. Double slide with wide bunks, power awning, aluminum wheels
2006 Dodge Ram 1500HD Mega Cab 4x4
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Complete Trailer with EZ load, boat, all gear new 4hp merc motor, $10,500 (250) 374-0507
#T20083. Used once - fantastic rear kitchen floor plan - top of the line! Mountain Extreme insulation incl. thermal pane window
2011 Chev Cheyenne Crew Cab Short Box 4x4
250-372-0600
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Trucks & Vans 1984 Chevy Short Box. $3500 obo (250) 573-5922 after 6pm or leave msg. Must See!
2013 Outdoors RV Blackstone 280RKSB
WAS $14,995 - NOW $8,980 or $97 bi-weekly
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ONLY $35.00(plus Tax)
HURRY IN! SALE ENDS FEBRUARY 1ST, 2014!
#2065A. 2.0L, 4 cyl, auto, only 78,000 kms! Really nice fuel-efficient car. Fully inspected & ready to go! Extended warranty available.
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2004 Lexington motor home well equipped new tires like new only 36000 miles call $35,000 obo 250 573 2332
RUN UNTIL SOLD
*some restrictions apply call for details
1BDRM Aberdeen, fully furn. Satt & util incl. NP/NS Avail immed.$850/mo 250-314-1011
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Antiques / Classics 1967 Ford Falcon Futura St.6 Auto 2dr all original runs good, $6000 obo (250) 376-5722
(250)371-4949
*Big storage rooms *Laundry Facilities *Close to park, shopping & bus stop
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Best Value In Town
*Bright, clean & Spacious 2&3 bedrooms
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of Frank Wilkins AKA Frank J. Wilkins AKA Frank James Wilkins, late of Kamloops, B.C., who died on or about May 13, 2013, are required to send them to the executor before the 15th day of March, 2014. After that date, the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled, having regard only to the claims of which the executor has notice. Roxane Lucrece Anderson, Executor By Gillespie & Company LLP Lawyers Suite 200 – 121 St. Paul Street Kamloops, BC V2C 3K8 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is Hereby Given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of Hedwig Hindle, formerly of #110 - 3255 Overlander Drive, Kamloops, B.C., V2B 0A5, Deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o Patricia Rummel 3000 Stautw Road, Saanichton, B.C., V8M 2K5, on or before March 5, 2014, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Patricia Rummel, Executor. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: Estate of Mary Kathleen Reid, deceased, formerly of 60 Whitesheild Crescent, Kamloops, BC. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Mary Kathleen Reid, deceased, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executors at Morelli Chertkow LLP, 300 -1800 Seymour Street, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2C 2E3, on or before February 17, 2014, after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. Signed: Robert John Reid Jr. and Michael David Reid Executors of the Estate of Mary Kathleen Reid Solicitor: MORELLI CHERTKOW LLP
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Payments at 5.99% O.A.C. with $0 down on 5 year term and include fees & taxes. Total paid with 15 yr. amortization: #T20083 $58,733, #T2154B $33,167, #T2171A $28,915, #PM2185A $34,422, #T1483A $21,777, #RV2130A $42,860, #PM1827132 $32,795. With 14 year amortization: #PM1829A $57,060. With 13 year amortization: #T1873A $25,921. With 11 year amortization: #T1902A $14,524.
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A32 ❖ FRIDAY, January 17, 2014
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ZIMMER WHEATON GMC
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EXCLUSIVELY AT ZIMMER WHEATON! • 2014 AJAC Award for Best New Pick-Up • Towing Capacity with Trailering Tow Package: 11,500 lbs • Best-In-Class Fuel Consumption 13.3/9.0 per 100kms* (based on 2WD) • 5-star Overall Safety Rating
STARTING FROM
39,995
$
#E223072
WINNER OF THE 2014 AJAC AWARD FOR BEST NEW PICKUP
EXCLUSIVELY AT ZIMMER WHEATON! ZIMMER WHEATON
• 2014 AJAC Award for Best New Pick-Up • Best-In-Class Fuel Consumption 13.3/9.0 per 100kms* (based on 2WD) • 355 HP and 383lb.-ft. of torque
STARTING FROM
36,995
$
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WINNER OF THE 2014 AJAC AWARD FOR BEST NEW PICKUP
SHOP 24/7@ 685 NOTRE DAME DRIVE, KAMLOOPS Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Listed prices based on $0 down. Some restrictions apply. Please see dealer for full details.
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