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TOBIANO LANDS SOLD By Cam Fortems STAFF REPORTER

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Thompson Rivers University assistant professor Andrew Park (left) and research assistant Alex Touchet. Dave Eagles/KTW

the virtual reality of

environmental criminology The Boston Marathon bombing is being re-created at Thompson Rivers University in a computer lab. The technology being applied comes from all the software tricks used to create games, but the goal is deadly serious — to learn from what happened and how, in a similar situation, security forces might be better able to rescue victims. It’s all part of to train in a virtual BY DALE BASS • STAFF REPORTER • DALE@KAMLOOPSTHISWEEK.COM the work done by setting. Andrew Park, an Park’s journey to assistant professor in the computer-sciences department this point began as a student at Simon Fraser University, at TRU, and others working with him. where he began to work with Paul and Patricia The project is being done for the Canadian Network Brantingham and their Institute for Canadian Urban for Research on Terrorism, Security and Society Research Studies. (CNRTSS), an organization supported by several univerPark was intrigued with their work on environmental sities, and government agencies such as Public Safety criminology and saw a way to use his computing skills to Canada, the RCMP and CSIS. create virtual environments that, when people interacted In its description for CNRTSS, Park noted the work is with them, would provide data on the types of scenarios designed to help position public safety against potential we encounter in everyday life that can cause fear or other threats by identifying existing gaps, defining priorities behaviours. and focusing on developing approaches to address the Park chose the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver as threats. his first environment. The goal is to develop a model in which a crowd of “I went there many times and I didn’t really know the more than 20,000 people with specific behaviours can be seriousness of those streets,” he said. created and then used by police and other security forces X See KAMLOOPS A4

Development lands at Tobiano have been purchased by a local developer-builder group from former mortgage holder BMO. Quentin Granger, receiver-manager at Tobiano, told a Kamloops Chamber of Commerce meeting at the resort Wednesday, March 5, about the transaction at the Kamloops Lake property. BMO, which held mortgages on the resort developed by Pagebrook Inc., forced the property into receivership in 2011, citing non-payment on about $25-million worth of loans. The Business Development Bank (BDB) of Canada also held a separate mortgage on the golf course worth about $5 million. While Crown-owned BDB sold its interest in the golf course last year to a private group, BMO continued to operate the development lands, utilities and agricultural land through receiver Bowra Group. But, Granger revealed to the meeting that BMO is no longer involved. He declined to name the new investors, but said they are experienced developerbuilders who will reveal themselves at a marketing event later this year that may include rebranding of the project. He said Bowra Group sold only one lot at Tobiano in 2013. Although the deal is completed, Granger said there are uncontested legal matters outstanding that will be dealt with in B.C. Supreme Court, which oversaw the receivership.

PARTY AT THE PATCH KTW’s Jessica Wallace visits the legendary Brier Patch. If you go — and you should — turn to page B1 to see what awaits you.

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MARCH INTERNATIONAL DAYS

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Tuesday, March 11

Wednesday, March 12

Thursday, March 13

Friday, March 14

Playback Theatre Various Locations on Campus, Throughout the day

Guest Scholar Speaker Series: Dr. Prasit Wangpakapattanawong Panorama Room, International Building 10 am – 11:30 am

Guest Scholar Speaker Series: Dr. Laszlo Puckzo Panorama Room, International Building 10 am – 11:30 am

International Flag Parade Route: Campus Activity Centre to TRU Gym 2:45 pm – 3 pm

Get to know your Sign Language Community Student Street, Old Main 10 am – 1:30 pm

Global Competency Information Session TRUSU Lecture Hall, Campus Activity Centre 10 am – 11 am

International Flavors on a Student Budget First Floor Kitchen, New Residence 11 am – 1 pm

International Movie Matinee & Discussion Alumni Theatre, Clock Tower 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

International Movie Matinee & Discussion Alumni Theatre, Clock Tower 12 pm – 2 pm Get to know your Sign Language Community 1st Floor Foyer, Trades & Technology 12:30 pm – 4 pm Speaker: Jacinta Oyella Irving K. Barber Centre, The Brown Family House of Learning 1 pm – 2:30 pm Armor & Blade Presentation Panorama Room, International Building 2 pm – 4 pm Study Abroad Support Session IB 3007, International Building 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Guest Scholar Speaker Series: Dr. Arturo Cunanan Irving K. Barber Centre, The Brown Family House of Learning 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm Art Gallery Opening Reception Art Gallery Foyer, Student Street, Old Main 3 pm – 5 pm

International Days Opening Ceremony & Keynote Speaker: Clemantine Wamariya Grand Hall, Campus Activity Centre 6 pm – 8 pm Clemantine Wamariya is a survivor of the Rwanda genocide who is now a graduate of Yale University and an outstanding speaker. A guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show, she was recently appointed to serve on the board of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum by U.S. President Barack Obama.

Study Germany Information Session TRUSU Lecture Hall, Campus Activity Centre 12 pm – 1 pm Afro - Caribbean Dance Workshop Alpine Room, Campus Activity Centre 12 pm – 1 pm Student Off-Campus Safety and Travel Policy Info. Session OL 127, Open Learning 1 pm – 2 pm Global Competency Information Session TRUSU Lecture Hall, Campus Activity Centre 2 pm – 3 pm

Kamloops Multicultural Society Cooking Show First Floor Kitchen, New Residence 11 am – 1 pm

Dallas Arcand: Hoop Dance Workshop Alumni Theatre, Clock Tower 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Guest Scholar Speaker Series: Dr. Colin Young Panorama Room, International Building 4 pm – 5:30 pm

International Movie Matinee & Discussion Alumni Theatre, Clock Tower 3 pm – 5:30 pm

Pine Needle Basketry Workshop Art Gallery, Old Main 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Study Abroad Information Session IB 3037, International Building 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Aboriginal Drum Making Workshop IB Foyer, International Building 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm Paris, Je T’aime - French Themed Dinner Culinary Arts Cafeteria, TRU 6 pm – 9 pm

Doors open at 3 pm Performances start at 3:30 pm Fashion show 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm Food fair 3 pm – 8 pm

Playback Theatre Alumni Theatre, Clock Tower 8:30 pm – 10 pm

Afro – Caribbean Dance Workshop Alpine Room, Campus Activity Centre 12 pm – 1 pm

Beading Level 1 Workshop Art Gallery, Old Main 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Traditional Métis Storytelling Art Gallery, Old Main 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

International Showcase, Fashion Show & Food Fair TRU Gymnasium 3 pm – 8:30 pm

A Night in India: Study Abroad Fundraiser Dinner Flavors of India Restaurant Seatings at 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm Dallas Arcand: World Champion Hoop Dance Performance Irving K. Barber Centre, The Brown Family House of Learning 7 pm – 9 pm

Weekly Ongoing Events Tune into Radio X 92.5 fm for International Music and programing throughout the week. International Food Flavors Terrace Cafeteria, Campus Activity Centre 11 am – 2 pm Tuesday: Italy Wednesday: India Thursday: Greece Friday: Russia Art Exhibit: Lleq’méltn, or “A place of learning” Art Gallery, Old Main 10 am – 4 pm “Living in the majestic ridges that connect earth to sky”: Ankur Sud Panorama Room Lobby, International Building 8 am – 4 pm

Tuesday on Student Street

Wednesday on Student Street

Thursday on Student Street

Friday on Student Street

Global Village Student Street, Old Main 11 am – 2 pm

The Games People Play Student Street, Old Main 11 am – 2 pm

Various Vendors Student Street, Old Main 11 am – 2 pm

Artists at Work: Traditional Inuit Soap Stone Carver Art Gallery Foyer, Old Main 10 am – 1 pm

Artists at Work: Navajo Artist Art Gallery Foyer, Old Main 10 am – 1 pm

Artists at Work: Métis Artist Art Gallery Foyer, Old Main 10 am – 1 pm

Artists at Work: Metis Artist Art Gallery Foyer, Old Main 10 am – 1 pm

Living Library Student Street, Old Main 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

Artists at Work: Traditional Inuit Soap Stone Carver Art Gallery Foyer, Old Main 1 pm – 4 pm

Artists at Work: Traditional Haida Carver Art Gallery Foyer, Old Main 1 pm – 4 pm

Artists at Work: Playback Theatre Art Gallery Foyer, Old Main 1 pm – 4 pm

For more information visit: tru.ca/idays

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Chef for a Day First Floor Kitchen, New Residence 11 am – 1 pm

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Study: Ajax could be worth $360K annually to city By Andrea Klassen STAFF REPORTER

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The increasingly polarized debate on the proposed Ajax copper and gold mine could hinder the city’s ability to attract and grow businesses, a consultant hired by Venture Kamloops has told city council. In an economic-impact study conducted for Venture Kamloops, economist Roslyn Kunin identified several weaknesses that could affect the city’s economy between now and 2020, including a high industrial-tax rate, lower than average wages in the tourism sector and a lack of commercial and light-industrial land. Also on that list is the commu-

nity’s lack of “understanding around value of mining on Kamloops in terms of standards of living and other economic benefits.” Kunin said the city’s current level of debate on the project, which KGHM Ajax wants to build south of Aberdeen, has split to the point where many aren’t looking at all the factors involved. “Some people are very positive and go, go, go,” Kunin told council on Tuesday, March 4. “Some people look only at the negative aspects and say, ‘Hey, it’s going to have environmental impacts’ — and it will — and look only at that. “I think people do not have a balance between looking at both the positive effects, particularly on the

economic side, and balancing them off against the negative effects. I think you have to look at information on both sides to make an intelligent decision.” Kunin hopes her report, which found the mine will have a “very significant” impact on the economy, will help level out debate on the project. As part of her study, Kunin looked at what the effects the twinning of the Trans Mountain Pipeline, the closure of the Domtar pulp mill and the approval of the controversial open-pit mine would have on Kamloops’ bottom line until 2020. While Trans Mountain and Domtar had significant effects on the city’s growth, Kunin said the windfall or fallout from the projects would be

limited to a few years. Ajax, however, would have a significant impact on the economy beyond 2020. By that year, Kunin said, the mine could have grown the city’s GDP an extra 25 per cent, compared to her growth projections not including Ajax. Each year, assuming the mine is in operation by late 2018, the project would generate about $124 million in provincial GDP and contribute $360,000 to the city’s coffers. “I think that’s quite significant,” she said. “Governments are always quite cash-strapped and, any time you can increase government revenue from an outside source like a corporation,

instead of just squeezing local taxpayers harder, that’s always good.” Should the mine not proceed, Kunin said the city’s economy will continue to grow, but at a slower rate. While her report focused on the economic side of the equation, Kunin said it will be up to council to weigh other factors as well, including environmental concerns. The $30,000 economic-impact study is the second in a series of reports commissioned by Venture Kamloops. Executive director Jim Anderson told council the organization is working on a regional labour-market survey, which it expects to present next year.

Golden Arches sued over pothole tumble

BOYS IN THE BUBBLE Grade 7 Lytton elementary students Collin Adams (left) and Mason Jory explore the world of science during a class visit to the Big Little Science Centre. The long round-trip was worth the time as the Fraser Canyon students marvelled at the wide array of fascinating experiments. Dave Eagles/KTW

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A Kamloops woman is suing McDonald’s for injuries she claims to have suffered after falling in a supersized pothole in the parking lot of a Tournament Capital restaurant. Donna Shirley Simon is suing McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Ltd. and Dawnal Quick Serve Ltd., the operators of local McDonald’s locations. According to a statement of claim filed this week in B.C. Supreme Court in Kamloops, Simon claims to have been at the Valleyview McDonald’s on April 11, 2012, when the incident is alleged to have occurred. “The plaintiff slipped and fell on a large pothole when exiting her vehicle that she had parked on the parking lot provided for the use of patrons of the McDonald’s restaurant,” the document states, claiming Simon suffered a broken ankle, a knee injury and a back injury. No monetary figure is mentioned, but Simon is seeking damages for issues including pain and suffering, depression, headaches and loss of income, among others. McDonald’s has yet to file a response. None of the allegations in the statement of claim have been proven in court.

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Pre-schooler gets $560K Kamloops next B.C. Supreme Court awards amount on virtual map for loss of her father in accident By Cam Fortems STAFF REPORTER

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A B.C. Supreme Court justice has awarded a pre-schooler $560,000 for the loss of her father in a motor-vehicle accident. Those losses include love, guidance, future financial support, household services and child care. The lawsuit against DCT Chambers Trucking Ltd. of Vernon and driver Terrance Edward Brown was brought by Kayleigh Duncan, who was born in 2010. Kayleigh’s father, Randy Duncan, was killed after an April

Northwest Territories. “I conclude that Mr. Duncan was devoted to his family and, in particular, Kayleigh, and wished to spend as much time with her as she could,” Justice Hope Hyslop ruled. Lawyers acting for the trucking company, which admitted liability in the accident, argued the award to Kayleigh should be reduced because Shaw is now living common-law with another man. The couple has another child together. Kayleigh’s lawyer argued for $775,000 while the company’s lawyers said the

28, 2011, collision involving a semitrailer owned by DCT Chambers. He was travelling on Highway 6 between Nakusp and Vernon. The girl and her mother, Meagan Shaw, were also in the car. Shaw was injured and has filed a separate lawsuit. The mother and daughter have since moved to Alberta. Duncan worked as a heavy-equipment operator in the mining industry and moved to Kamloops to get a job at New Afton so he could be closer to his family, rather than travelling to a mine in

award should be about $200,000. An economist prepared a report as part of the lawsuit, estimating items including future income and value of household services. Duncan “pitched in and did household chores, described as ‘110 per cent,’ which includes dishes, vacuuming and laundry,” Hyslop wrote. The loss of her father’s love, care and guidance was estimated at $35,000, while loss of his household services and child care was set at $124,000. The largest component was loss of financial support, pegged at $260,000. The award is invested and disbursed through the Public Guardian and Trustee of B.C.

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RUNNING COMMENTARY with Jo Berry

Sign up, training starts next week Join the Boogie movement, Kamloops! The official CFJC-TV Boogie The Bridge training program begins Sunday, March 9, and Tuesday, March 11. The hardest part of training is having the courage to start. You can still register at Runners Sole or online at runclub.ca. Why train for Boogie? Because Boogie changes lives — no doubt about it. You can see it everywhere. More people are running, walking, moving and sharing lifetime friendships through movement. The goal of the program is community, health and happiness. My own life has been powerfully impacted by movement. I lost my mom to depression and have been profoundly influenced from the healing and mental benefits of living a life of movement. I discovered moving outdoors changes brain chemistry. In a nutshell, running has been my place of joy, friendship, prayer, healing and vibrant health. Science backs it, too. Neurotransmitters, including dopamine and serotonin, are chemicals that carry messages to and from the body. They are responsible for regulating mood and people feel better when those neurotransmitters are acting at capacity. It can contribute to reduced stress, decreased anxiety and depression and — an overall better quality of life. Our team is excited to be with you as you train, move and succeed across the finish line. Community health is our passion and Boogie is a fun, energetic celebration. We will high-five you, hug you and congratulate you on April 27. So, sign up for training. In eight weeks we will be together and it will be time to Boogie! To register: Register online at boogiethebridge.com Register in person at the Tournament Capital Centre or Save-On-Foods.

Training Talk DAVE EAGLES I prefer to choose my own exercise partners. I’ve been to a couple of weekly run club events in years past and, I have to admit, I found the coaching component of the training took me well out of my comfort zone. I’m by no means a social butterfly. But, I’d liken it to that person who always asks if you’re OK when you stub your toe or hit your thumb with a hammer. They give you well-meaning advice, even encouragement, right when your digit is about to fall off — the exact moment that voice in your head unleashes a few choice words of its own. To entirely avoid the likelihood of this scenario, I’ve created a trail mix on my iPod for my first run/walk training class next week. I’ll plug in my earbuds and strut to a musical mix of motivation, distraction and, inevitably, consolation. OK, maybe I’ll toss in some St. Elmo’s Fire and Eye of the Tiger, in the event I experience a spike in my endorphin levels and feel the need to burn some rubber and pound out a winner’s lap.

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3 individuals, 3 levels of fitness, 3 distinct approaches to training for Kamloops This Week Boogie

SUSAN EDGELL My name is Susan Edgell, and I host the CFJC Midday Show which airs weekdays from noon to 1 p.m. My Mom passed away a year-and-ahalf ago. I read her memoirs shortly thereafter and caught myself laughing at a letter she wrote to a friend when my sister Sheilah and I were little. It went something like this: “Sheilah is heavily involved in gymnastics these days — her teacher says she has Olympic potential. Susie — she just does it for the exercise.” The quote has been a source of hilarity for myself and my friends on many occasions because she was the sister who excelled athletically. Whether it was basketball, sprinting or track and field, she was the one everyone watched. And I — well — I just did it for the exercise. I suppose I grew up in my sister’s shadow when it came to sports, but I’ve never felt that way when it comes to running so, I want to get back there. Having young children, I’ve put my personal commitment on the backburner. This is my year to turn it around. Truthfully, I will never be a marathon runner but, I am shooting to do the 10K this year — and I’m excited about it. I look forward to sharing my journey along the way.

NICK CARTER I’m Nick Carter, a DJ with B100 Kamloops At Work Station, and I am taking part in the CFJC TV Boogie The Bridge on April 27. I don’t have the body type of an athlete, nor do I ever expect to be a marathon runner, but, my experience with the Kamloops Run Club has been very motivating. Jo Berry and her excellent coaches make sure everyone is involved. It is non-competitive, which I like because I am always the last runner in the group, and everyone supports one another. In my job, there is not a lot of physical labour, so the club is a perfect outlet for stretching my legs and getting some exercise. That is the whole idea behind the Run Club — movement is change. Along with the good exercise, it is an ideal outlet to make new friends and get involved with other events year-round. I am committing to both the Sunday and Tuesday Boogie The Bridge training sessions. My goal is to complete the run in April and continue on with the club throughout the year. I find the endorphin rush to be a huge benefit of running. It is a perfect way to relieve stress and get your mind and body feeling great.

KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK: RUNCLUB PLAYWORK GROUP GOAL WARM-UP

Walkers

Beginners

10k Runners

10K Experienced

Half-Marathon

5k or 10k Boogie walk

5k Boogie run

10k Boogie run

10k Boogie Run

21K Boogie

Walking warm up of five minutes

Walking warm up of ten minutes

PLAYWORK

1) Walk easy for 20 minutes, then power walk for for 30. Total 50 minutes 2) Walk easy for 15 minutes, then power walk for for 20. Total 50 minutes 3) Walk easy for 20 minutes, then power walk for for 30. Total 50 minutes

1) Walk for 4 minutes, then run 1) Walk for 2 minutes, then for 2 minutes. Repeat 7 times. run for 6 minutes. Repeat six Total 42 minutes times, and add 10 minute 2) Walk for 4 minutes, then run walk. Total 58 minutes for 2 minutes. Repeat 5 times. 2) Walk for 2 minutes, then Total 30 minutes run for 6 minutes. Repeat six 3) Walk for 4 minutes, then run times. Total 48 minutes for 2 minutes. Repeat 6 times. 3) Walk for 2 minutes, then Total 36 minutes run for 6 minutes. Repeat six times, and add 5 minute walk. Total 53 minutes

1) Walk for 2 minutes, then run 1) Walk for 2 minutes, then for 8 minutes. Repeat 7 times. run for 8 minutes. Repeat 11 Total 70 minutes times. Total 110 minutes 2) Walk for 2 minutes, then run 2) Walk for 2 minutes, then run for 8 minutes. Repeat 5 times. for 8 minutes. Repeat 6 times. Total 50 minutes Total 60 minutes 3) Walk for 2 minutes, then run 2) Walk for 2 minutes, then run for 8 minutes. Repeat 6 times. for 8 minutes. Repeat 7 times. Total 60 minutes Total 70 minutes

COOL DOWN

Ten minutes walking cool down & stretching

TIPS

Proper, supportive shoes are important for your health. Visit a specialty running store for the proper shoe for your foot type and power walking.

Keep moving! Take the pressure off! Walk more when you need to. Relax your body. Take your time. You’re doing great!

Proper footwear is very important. Make sure you are in a running shoe from a specialty running shoe store.

Form is about relaxing your body, arms and neck. Make sure you are as relaxed as possible when moving.

Half-marathon Boogie program is based on increasing the distance safely each week (running) and also incorporating one or two days of cross-training

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LOCAL NEWS

CP talks rail safety with city Spokesman urges city to do more to promote issue By Andrea Klassen STAFF REPORTER

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He was at city hall to talk to council about rail safety in the wake of the Lac-Megantic disaster in Quebec, but CP Rail’s director of government affairs had some critical words for the city about its behaviour around train crossings. Mike Lovecchio said cars parking on the tracks became a big problem on the weekend as traffic headed to the 2014 Tim Hortons Brier at Interior Savings Centre backed up on Third Avenue. “A train does not stop on a dime,” he told council on Tuesday, March 4. “There is no steering wheel in the cab and, if someone finds themselves on the tracks when a train is present, it’s going to work out poorly for that person.” Lovecchio thanked the city for posting a bylaw officer at the Third Avenue crossing after the rail company asked, but noted keeping people off the tracks should have been part of the plan all along. “I’d suggest to you that somewhere in the traffic plan there was an oversight,” he said, adding the city is normally good about keeping traffic moving at

the crossing during Kamloops Blazers’ games. Lovecchio said CP staff have reported parents stopped with their children on the tracks, which he called a “horrible risk.” He said he hopes the city will keep a bylaw officer posted on Third Avenue until the end of the Brier. In the long term, Lovecchio said, he would like to see level crossings in the city eliminated as much as possible. He said a planned reconfiguration of First Avenue that will allow drivers to access Lorne Street via the underpass is a good start, but CP also wants to see work done at the Second and Third avenue intersections with the railroad. Lovecchio said adding grade separation at those intersections “is not an insignificant cost,” but pledged that CP would make a case to the federal and provincial governments on the city’s behalf if it wants to secure funding for upgrades. City staff told KTW changing the crossings would likely cost millions of dollars, while grade separation at Second and Third avenues isn’t on the city’s radar right now. Lovecchio said issues at level crossings are common throughout the province.

In Valleyview, the company has similar issues with cars that attempt to run the crossing when trains are approaching, though it is starting to deal with the issue by mounting video cameras on the front of its locomotives. He urged the city to do more to promote rail safety to residents. “They should always respect the train,” he said. Coun. Tina Lange asked if CP would consider funding such a campaign, but Lovecchio said the railway already supports a safety program in schools and holds media and public events in the city each year during Rail Safety Week. “I’m reluctant to say to you — when I look at our track record already, look at what we are doing — I’m reluctant to say we’ll fund a city program when, in my view, this is something the city should be doing in any case,” he said. Lovecchio did offer to run either a table-top or mock-disaster exercise with the city’s first responders, noting Kamloops Fire Rescue and CP are in the process of setting up an agreement that will allow the fire service to monitor what dangerous goods are travelling in and out of the city by rail most often.

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LOCAL NEWS HURRYING HARD AT TRU Students walking the snowy campus of Thompson Rivers University this week are being reminded tickets to the 2014 Tim Hortons Brier championship game — set for Interior Savings Centre on Sunday, March 9, at 4:30 p.m. — won’t break the bank. The Brier continues through the week and into the weekend, with Team B.C. atop the standings entering action today (March 6). An added bonus will see the Olympic gold-medal winning Brad Jacobs rink bring its medals from Sochi to the Tournament Capital this weekend. The team will meet with fans in the Brier Patch at Memorial Arena at 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, and will sign autographs at ISC on Saturday, March 8, at noon and on Sunday, March 9, at 3:30 p.m. — but, you need a Brier ticket to meet the champs. Dave Eagles/KTW

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Operating rooms should be busy again today (March 6) after Royal Inland Hospital found itself cancelling almost three-dozen planned surgeries earlier this week. Hospital administrator Marg Brown said an unexpected number of admissions from the emergency room — 39 in one day, a number higher than in the past — led to a shortage of beds in the recovery room and intensivecare and step-down units. Nine operations were cancelled on Tuesday, March 4, and,

of 26 scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, all but a couple that had to be done were also postponed. Richard Brownlee, a Kamloops neurosurgeon, said it’s frustrating for doctors, but harder on patients, most of whom had the operations scheduled for months and have arranged for time off from work. They must make new arrangements. Brown said the situation is “heartbreaking, leaving a black cloud, particularly over the cancer patients,” adding a plan is being developed to reschedule the affected patients “sooner rather than later.

“We’re all feeling sick about this one.” Brownlee said surgery is always hit when the hospital is filled beyond its capacity of 220 acute-care beds. Many of his operations are scheduled at least a year in advance, given the length of his wait list, and that further complicates rescheduling people into days already booked. Brown said a variety of issues led to the influx of patients, including a respiratory outbreak at Ponderosa Lodge, already providing care to older and often more frail patients, as well as a variety of sicknesses

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N 254 DAYS, KAMLOOPSIANS WILL GO to the polls to elect a new city council. That means we are faced with another eight months and nine days of pot shots at those now filling those spots — 36 weeks and three days of letters to the editor. It’s enough to make you want to just tune out and ignore it all, but that would be foolhardy. Let’s not look at the people we will be electing as warm-hearted folks who care about Kamloops and are fulfilling a public service, as some have said to me recently, but as the people whose decisions can cost us money. It’s true the vast machinery that is city hall bureaucracy does the yeoman’s amount of work but, in the end, it’s what those nine folks sitting around that horseshoe decide that affects how much we pay for parking, for transit, to go swimming or to play ball, to have clean streets and to have police patrolling them. This group was responsible for tens of millions of dollars of expenditures last year alone — $29 million for police services, $23 million for parks, recreation and culture, another $17 million on transit, $16 million on fire services, among many others — so it’s fair to say they have their fingers on a pretty big budget button. Now, consider all the qualifications needed to throw your name in to be able to have some say in where the money is spent. You have to be at least 18 years old as of election day. You have to be a Canadian citizen. You need to have lived in B.C. for at least six months before you file nomination papers.

DALE BASS Street LEVEL You can’t be disqualified from running for office, as outlined by various legislation. That includes people like judges or local-government employees (although, for them, there are some exceptions). You need two eligible voters to sign your paperwork. You don’t even need to live in the city to run for office and you don’t have to show any financial detail — including if you can follow an annual report — until after the election, when you have to file details on your campaign revenue and expenses. That’s it. A lot of people were angry when Nancy Bepple suggested she and her fellow councillors should be paid more, but consider what is asked of us when to successfully apply for most jobs. We need to show we have experience in the work, some basic qualifications, any certificates of achievement. We need to spell out our skill set and we certainly need more than the names of a couple of friends to vouch for us. We need actual references who are willing to speak from an objective viewpoint about whether we can actually handle the potential work. Essentially, we need to do more than say, “Gee, I’m a good person, I photograph well with my family/dog/

alone and I really want this job.” Sure, the campaign trail will see some of that trotted out, but it’s not mandatory and, as my previous newspaper employer showed, it’s often irrelevant. To make a point, that Ontario newspaper nominated the spouse of a journalist there — with the truly innocuous surname of Smith — to run for a school-board seat. He did not print any pamphlets, attend any candidate meetings, knock on any doors, hammer in any lawn signs or answer any inquiries from other media. Not a single act followed his nomination-paper filing, yet severalthousand people voted for him. We should require more than we do from those who would run for office. We should be assured we are picking from a pool of people who have met some sort of standard that is more than having a couple of friends scribble their names on a piece of paper. And, were we to require people have 50 or 100 nominators, it might also avoid the kind of problem my hometown had election after election after election, with what one could charitably describe as fringe candidates always ending up on the ballot. One, for example, printed the same handwritten letter to citizens for every campaign, the one where she told us to elect her because she had been in communication with aliens. Keep this in mind in the next 22,032,000 seconds until we vote because you’re going to see a lot of pre-campaign posturing on the letters page and in news stories of KTW. Keep that budget-button image in mind because it’s your money they’re spending. dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

Iccha gala provides way to help health care According to officials at Royal Inland Hospital, a perfect storm of unfortunate conditions led to the cancellation of a number of surgeries this week. For those affected, it is a very big deal as chronic pain is nothing to take lightly. Nor is it easy to plan one’s life months, perhaps more than a year, into the future when hoping that distant surgical date is not disrupted. We hope hospital administration is correct in its anticipation that operating rooms will be back in business today — for the anguish that falls on patients due to such cancellations truly is great. The hospital is in the beginning stages of a significant upgrade and expansion, as anybody driving by the front of the facility on Columbia Street can see every day. However, that project is years in the making and Royal Inland continues to be squeezed often by many factors, all of which impact those who should be impacted the least — patients. While all of these problems are generally out of our control, there are ways the average Kamloopsian can do their part — small as it may be — in helping the hospital, the staff who toil within its walls and the patients who dearly require the expert care available within. One such way is an annual event that occurs this weekend. The eighth annual Iccha Wish Fund Gala will be held on Saturday, March 8, at Colombo Hall. Its goal is to raise enough money to buy a portable X-ray machine for RIH. Gala tickets are only $50 a person — but that fifty bucks multiplied by many can do so much good in the community. We may be powerless to prevent surgical delays and the like, but we do have the ability to chip away here and there and bring real change to parts of the health-care system. Details of the weekend gala can be found on page A14 of today’s edition of KTW. Think about attending. You never know — you may one day be benefitting from your own generosity.

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Hospital traffic concerning during potential emergencies Editor: Thanks for picking up the slack since the Kamloops Daily News ceased publication. I miss the paper arriving in time to enjoy it with my morning coffee, but I do not miss the front page — it was always bad news. Radio NL now provides a positive start to my day with a cheerful, “Good morning, morning-person.” I’m writing, however, because last October, I visited my friend, a patient, at Royal Inland Hospital. I used the awesome bus service. It dropped me off at the hospital’s back entrance. The maximum amount of people riding with me at any given time was five. A Vancouver couple, also visiting the hospi-

A selection of comments on KTW stories, culled online

Re: Story: Study: Ajax could be worth $360K annually to city:

“Three hundred and sixty thousand dollars annually is considered significant in a city of 95,000? “If there are any legitimate health risks or environmental hazards that are proven to result from this mine, I doubt the population will think the $3.79 per person they receive is worthwhile.” — John Eriksonn “Now we have a report stating, “If you feel the sky is falling, don’t look up. Your pockets are full of money. Be happy.” — Tradesman1 “Thirty thosand dollars for an economic impact study? “Is KGHM paying for it? I hope so.” — Lyman Duff

Re: Story: City in limbo with new recycling program:

“I said right from the start that the city should leave this program alone. “There were nothing but negative reviews of this company when this popped up. “The program that Kamloops runs now seems to be doing quite well, so just back away from the bus, people.” — Grouchy1

tal, commented on the excellent bus service that allowed them to leave their car at their hotel and get dropped off at the back entrance of the hospital. Traffic around the hospital is well-known. My question is: What is the escape route for folks living and working south of Columbia Street between Third Avenue and Sixth Avenue? Lest we forget when the gas line was hit by the backhoe at rush hour some months ago. May I suggest we plan an escape route should another emergency happen? Hopefully someone with common sense will prevail. Mary Pallot Kamloops

Despite critics, CUPE members work and live in Kamloops Editor: Re: KTW’s Jan. 20 editorial (‘Pursuing city, union contract for details’): It trotted out a few well-worn talking points from the so-called Canadian Taxpayers Federation intended to leave taxpayers with an impression that publicsector workers don’t deserve fair wages or benefits. Our collective agreement was negotiated in good faith with the city and both

sides have ratified a fair and reasonable contract allowing the city to provide highquality public services that help make our community a fantastic place to live and work. And it provides city employees with a very modest wage increase over the next five years. Unfortunately, the editorial and overheated rhetoric from right-wing associations like the CTF make it seem like

CUPE members live on another planet. We don’t just work for Kamloops — we live here! We raise our kids here, we shop here and we’re a part of the community. Kamloops really is one of the best communities in B.C. and CUPE members are committed to making it even better. Gayle Nelson Kamloops

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and perceptual capacity try to reach others in the community and inculcate a similar kind of sensitivity and thinking in society through education, experience and interest. I met two such people at TRU’s Environmental Science Seminar Series — Gwen Barlee and Isabelle Groc from the Wilderness Committee of British Columbia.

They were pleasant and extremely sensitive about wildlife in B.C., striving to conserve endangered wildlife. One of the committee’s missions is provincial legislation for endangered species in B.C. Life is beautiful and conservation of all forms of life on earth is necessary to maintain healthy ecosystems and beautiful environments.

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The agency behind a provincial waste-recovery program has finally made contact with the City of Kamloops, but it’s not saying anything the city’s head of public works wants to hear. On Feb. 28, Mayor Peter Milobar heard from Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake that Multi Material B.C. (MMBC) has opted not to proceed with an agreement with the city that would significantly reduce recycling fees for homeowners as of next year. Since then, public works director Jen Fretz has been trying to get in touch with MMBC to assess the situation, while mayor and council planned to send letters to the Ministry of Environment and MMBC, demanding an explanation. Until Wednesday, March 5, when program managing director Allen Langdon called her shortly before he spoke with KTW, Fretz hadn’t been able to speak with anyone able to give her answers about the program’s future. MMBC had originally offered to provide the city with recycling subsidies of $1.1-million a year to continue running its curbside collections program on MMBC’s behalf.

The agreement would have changed the mix of recyclables the city collected — taking out glass bottles, but adding in more types of packaging. The city initially turned down the offer, concerned it might be hit with steep fines if Kamloopsians had difficulty adjusting to the new recycling rules, but eventually agreed to sign on with the program in November. Langdon said it’s that late agreement that led to Kamloops being bounced from the initial run of the program, which begins in May. Had the city wanted to sign on as part of the program, it should have accepted MMBC’s offer of subsidies by Sept. 16, and signed a contract by Nov. 30. Fretz said that’s contrary to what she was led to believe in her discussions with MMBC staff. “Because a number of communities were unsure of the details, my understanding was if you weren’t sure by the 16th or had said no, but wanted to reconsider, you could take until the end of November,” she said. In previous conversations with MMBC this year, Fretz said, the organization had indicated it would be signing a formal contract with the city in time for the first round of its program. “We’re a membershipbased organization, so our obligation is to dis-

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charge the obligations of our members under the regulation,” Langdon said when asked why the organization couldn’t accommodate Kamloops. Instead, the city will go on a waiting list, which Langdon said MMBC will assess each year. MMBC was created after the provincial government decided manufacturers of printed paper and packaging should be in charge of making sure their wares are recycled

rather than thrown out. Businesses that make more than $1 million a year and supply more than a tonne of packaging annual to B.C residents — including restaurants, retailers and those who mail out printed statements as well as manufacturers — must register as stewards and pay fees to MMBC or come up with individual stewardship plans to pay for recycling of their paper products. Fretz said the loss of

MMBC’s subsidies won’t throw off the city’s budget this year, but plans for a major decrease in recycling fees in 2015 won’t work if the agency isn’t paying. Beyond the money coming to Kamloops, Milobar said there are other issues of fairness. “Why should retailers in Kamloops be subject to paying fees and levies to an organization that’s not providing any benefits to this region?” he asked.

It’s not clear if any other communities were dropped from the program without much notice. Langdon said there are other local governments on the waiting list, but could not provide KTW with names. Though the city is being left out, Langdon said MBBC plans to set up depots to collect paper, packaging and other recyclables in the area this spring, locations of which have yet to be announced.

This isn’t the first time MMBC has garnered criticism. Last fall, the Union of B.C. Municipalities passed a resolution demanding more time to negotiate with MMBC. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has also criticized MMBC, saying its contracts for businesses identified as stewards were equally vague, noting its reporting requirements could be onerous for a small business.

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City finalizes plan for North Shore police office The city has taken the final step needed to secure land for a new communitypolicing office on the North Shore. At its Tuesday, March 4, meeting, council adopted a bylaw allowing it to borrow $1.5 million to buy property at 789 Fortune Dr. The money will cover the cost of buying the land, currently home to the Kamloops Kia dealership, and renovating the dealership building. Under the alternative-approval pro-

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CITY OF KAMLOOPS ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Council of the City of Kamloops hereby gives notice that it will hold a Public Hearing: TIME: PLACE:

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Steady snow on Wednesday, March 5, led to a few accidents across the city. In this mishap, the driver of the car on the back of the truck lost control on Summit Drive, near the 7-Eleven store in Sahali, crossed the road and went over a retaining wall. Injuries are believed to have been non-life-threatening. Dave Eagles/KTW

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The preliminary hearing is underway for a Kamloops man charged in the tragic death of a Thompson Rivers University student almost two years ago. Sean Tomlin is charged with one count each of impaired driving causing death, causing an accident resulting in death and dangerous driving causing death stemming from an accident on May 26, 2012, near Scuitto Lake. The 26-year-old —

along with 25-year-old Ben Kirkey — was among a group of friends celebrating a stag when Kirkey was accidentally hit by a shotgun blast during skeet shooting. It is alleged Tomlin was attempting to rush Kirkey to safety when he wrecked his Dodge pickup truck near the intersection of Robbins Range Road and Campbell Creek Road in Barnhartvale. A witness happened upon the scene and found both men ejected from the rolled pickup. Kirkey died later

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The Lytton man accused in a cold-case killing nearly 15 years ago opened up to an undercover Mountie posing as a gangster about someone he killed, a jury has been told. Rob Smith is standing trial in B.C. Supreme Court on one count each of manslaughter and interfering with a dead body. Smith is accused of killing Sandy Charlie, who was last seen in Lytton in December 1999. His body was uncovered accidentally by an excavator in 2011. It was located buried on Crown land adjacent to a Lytton home in which Smith’s former girlfriend used to live. Taking the stand on

SANDY CHARLIE Wednesday, March 5, was an RCMP constable who can be identified only as M.N. due to a court order protecting the identity of undercover Mr. Big operators. M.N. said he met Smith, 46, for the first time on May 23, 2012, at a dinner with other undercover officers at Cardero’s restaurant in Vancouver. After dinner, M.N. said, he was asked to drive Smith home.

As they drove, the men recounted a story M.N. had told at dinner — one in which he helped his ex-girlfriend’s dad dispose of the body of a dog he had killed. M.N. said he told Smith how the situation — being in the dark and disposing of a corpse — reminded him of getting rid of human bodies in the past. Smith then opened up, M.N. said, and talked about how he killed someone. “He said, ‘He kept yapping and yapping and yapping until I had enough, so I went out back and took care of it,’” M.N. said, explaining Smith held his fists as if he were holding a baseball bat or a pipe and delivering blows to a person. “Mr. Smith said no one ever asked any

questions and no one missed him. “He said he’d never told anyone that before.” The jury has previously heard Smith told a different undercover Mountie he was a suspect in a missing-person case and later told the same officer a well-hidden body would mean a missing person and not necessarily a homicide. M.N. said he enjoyed spending time with Smith during the course of the undercover operation. “He was an interesting guy and he was pleasant to have conversation with,” M.N. said. “He was very social and had a good sense of humour. In fact, all in all, he was pleasant to be around.” Mr. Big operations are elaborate and expensive undercover

investigations in which Mounties pose as members of a fictitious powerful criminal organization and attempt to lure a homicide suspect into their gang. Court has heard Smith was targeted by undercover RCMP officers in May 2012 and immediately he began helping the supposed gangsters with fake loan-sharking, vehicle repossession and dealing in fraudulent ATMs. The operations culminate in a meeting with the supposed leader of the fictional gang, at which the suspect is asked to come clean about previous crimes. The meeting is videotaped and used as evidence in court. The undercover officer who posed as Mr. Big is slated to take the stand today (March 6)

as the last Crown witness. Smith is expected

to take the stand in his own defence on Friday, March 7.

WITNESS We are looking for anyone who witnessed a motor vehicle accident that took place in Kamloops on Columbia Street near the intersection at Sahali Terrace, on December 6, 2013. The accident occurred when a mid-sized black car rear-ended a 2008 Ford F-350 pick-up truck. If you have any information regarding this accident, please contact Rick Garner at Gillespie and Company at 250-374-4463. We are looking for anyone who witnessed a white pick-up truck collide with a pedestrian in Merritt at the intersection of Voght Street and Quilchena Avenue, on September 13, 2013. The driver of the white truck is believed to be an older gentlemen with grey hair. If you have any information regarding this accident, please contact Rick Garner at Gillespie and Company at 250-374-4463.

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A Kamloops firm owned by developer Casey VanDongen engaged in â&#x20AC;&#x153;subterfugeâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;double-dealingâ&#x20AC;? when it secretly lured a prospective tenant out from under a city pharmacist looking for occupants at his newly constructed building. B.C. Supreme Court Justice George Macintosh has ruled in favour of Carmel Pharmacy Ltd., owned by Missagh Manshadi. Macintosh found VanDongenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s firm, Tri City Contracting (BC.) Ltd., breached a duty to act in the best interests of Carmel Pharmacy in dealings with a prospective tenant. The issue of damages will be determined in a subsequent civil hearing. Manshadi recently developed Carmel Place in the 300-block of Tranquille Road. VanDongenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own Library Square, also on Tranquille Road in North Kamloops, was searching for tenants at the same time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mr. VanDongen needing tenants for his Library Square site led directly to the conduct the plaintiff [Manshadi] complains of

in this action,â&#x20AC;? Macintosh wrote. The court was asked to determine if VanDongen and his company owed a â&#x20AC;&#x153;fiduciary dutyâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a duty of trust and care â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to Manshadiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s firm. The judgment outlines the contract under which the two companies signed a deal in December 2010. Tri City would secure tenants and build improvements to house them in Manshadiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new building. One of those prospective tenants was Interior Metis Child and Family Services Society, which had earlier approached Manshadi about becoming a tenant. Manshadi signed a deal with Tri City to secure the society in return for about $35,000. At the same time, however, VanDongen â&#x20AC;&#x153;was in a perfect position to strike a better bargain for the Society at Library Square so that it would go there instead of Carmel Place,â&#x20AC;? Macintosh wrote. VanDongen began to deal with the society, ultimately crafting a more attractive deal for his own Library Square â&#x20AC;&#x201D; something kept secret from Manshadi. VanDongen also continued to offer a

6,500-square-foot space at Carmel Place â&#x20AC;&#x201D; floor space he knew, under provincial government oversight of the society, could not be approved. The square footage offered at Library Square fell within the provincial guidelines. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mr. VanDongen told the Plaintiff the truth, on July 14, only after the lease proposal for Library Square had been signed between ASP3 Holdings Ltd. [another VanDongen firm] and the Society . . . The plaintiff (Manshadi) was left high and dry,â&#x20AC;? the judgment states. Macintosh ruled it was â&#x20AC;&#x153;incumbent upon the defendants to make full disclosure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That they did not do.â&#x20AC;? The relationship was a fiduciary one. Macintosh wrote, based on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;simple but unassailable fact that the advice given by Mr. VanDongen was not likely to be viewed with suspicion; rather it was likely to be followed . . . The double dealing on Mr. VanDongenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s party, particularly in June 2011, was extraordinary.â&#x20AC;? Macintosh ruled VanDongen himself is not liable for the breach of obligations, though Tri City is liable.

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Iccha Wish Fund gala goal is $50,000 By Jessica Wallace STAFF REPORTER

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A piece of equipment could mean the difference between a hospital stay in Kamloops and a trip to Vancouver. Al Patel, owner of the Scott’s Inn, knows the situation all too well. He once took his wife to Vancouver for kidney-stone treatment. “She was in a very, very crucial, painful situation,” Patel said. “That was a rude awakening for me.” It’s part of the reason he and other community members started the Iccha Wish Fund in 2007, to help the Royal Inland

Hospital Foundation raise money for hospital equipment, facilities and services. “We send money overseas, yet we do not have the equipment to look after our own people,” he said. “That is sad . . . Everybody in their life goes through the hospital.” Since the fund’s inception, more than $270,000 has been raised toward improving various areas at the hospital. It’s the reason behind the education room at the cancercare centre, two additional heart monitors in the post-anesthetic recovery room, overbed warmers in the neonatal intensive-

During a recent visit to the Royal Inland Hospital oncology department, ICCHA Wish Fund board of directors Krishna Lakkineni (left), G.B. Gowd, founder Al Patel, Bob Purhit and Anil Parekh chatted with RIH Foundation CEO Heidi Coleman. Dave Eagles/KTW

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University Kamloops receives nancial reporting president fiaward — again happy with review

Kamloops has been awarded the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for a sec-

ond consecutive year. It encourages Canadian municipalities to publish quality financial reports. It also provides peer recognition and technical guidance

for officials preparing them. The report was reviewed by committee meeting multiple criteria including an easily readable and efficiently organized

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Alan Shaver sees a review of board governance at Thompson Rivers University as another sign “we’ve got a great bunch of people committed to the institution.” The TRU president said he was pleased a review by the province’s auditor-general’s office of governance policies, procedures and models was positive. In fact, he said, the one area identified as needing improvement was having the board of governors formally approve its annual report before submitting it to the ministry of advanced education. It’s something Shaver said they already do but, because of some time delays, did not submit to the ministry in a timely manner last year when the review was being done. “People in Kamloops and B.C. should be pretty happy, be confident their university is being run well,” Shaver said. He said TRU has been working on ensuring it follows best practices with its governance and the report notes the institution’s decision to hire a specialist in corporate governance has paid off. The report praises TRU’s “comprehensive board manual that effectively supports the board,” noting the manual is available for the public to read at tru.ca. Also reviewed were Capilano University and the University of Victoria. The study is the third in a series the auditor-general’s department has done on governance in the public sector. A follow-up is planned in a year to ensure each reviewed has complied with recommendations.

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Defence minister says one-cent cheque issue will not happen again OTTAWA — Defence Minister Rob Nicholson said the government blunder that delivered a onecent cheque to the mother of a dead Canadian soldier will never be repeated. During question period on Tuesday, March 4, Nicholson told the House of Commons he spoke with government officials shortly after learning about the cheque. He also said he has scheduled a phone call today (March 6) to personally apologize to the mother of Cpl. Justin Stark, who took his own life in October 2011 after a seven-month tour of duty in Afghanistan. The one-cent cheque was issued by the Public Works Department and marked “CF Release Pay.’’ While it remains unclear why the cheque was issued, Nicholson said it was the result of what he called an “insensitive bureaucratic screw-up.’’ Several tribunals were held to determine whether the death of Stark, 22, was related to his work as a soldier. “Immediately after question period, I contacted the department. I received assurances that something like this will not happen. There will be better communications,’’ Nicholson told the House of Commons on Wednesday, March 5. “We’ve contacted this woman and a telephone call has been arranged and I will personally convey our apologies for this unacceptable incident.’’

Quebec election set for April 7 By Andy Blatchford CANADIAN PRESS

MONTREAL — Quebecers will go the polls next month, with the Parti Quebecois chasing a majority government that could eventually march the province toward another independence referendum. Premier Pauline Marois, first elected to a minority mandate 18 months ago, has set election day for April 7. Flanked by PQ members of the national assembly inside the national assembly, Marois made a statement to reporters that listed what she described as her government’s accomplishments since defeating Jean Charest’s Liberals in September 2012. Recent polls have suggested her pro-independence party could capture a majority, thanks in large part to significant support from Quebec’s ever-important Francophone voters. Marois’ seven-minute speech was peppered with examples aimed at sending the message that her PQ government has created jobs and been a sound manager of the economy, an area long considered a party weakness. “Today, we can say the results are there,’’ she said, before crediting her government with creating 47,000 jobs in 2013. “We have put lots of effort — lots of effort — into our economic policies to make Quebecers richer in all regions with quality jobs everywhere.’’

Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night DYLAN THOMAS

Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at their end know dark is right, Because their words had forked no lightening they Do not go gentle into that good night. Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Wild men who caught and sang the sun in ight, And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way, Do not go gentle into that good night. Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. And you, my father, there on the sad height, Curse, bless, me now with your erce tears, I pray. Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

The statement, which she delivered before a meeting with Quebec’s lieutenantgovernor, made no direct mention of independence, sovereignty or a referendum. She refused to take questions from journalists before leaving. In recent weeks, Opposition leader Philippe Couillard has repeated the warning a majority PQ government would open the door for Marois to call a referendum on Quebec independence. “It’s a certainty,’’ Couillard, an outspoken defender of the Canadian federation, told reporters when asked whether he thought a Marois majority would lead to a referendum. “All the new [PQ] candidates [who] came forward in recent days said that their prime motivation was the idea of ‘un pays’ [a country] . . . “They joined the PQ to have a referendum. They want to separate Quebec from Canada. Let’s stop kidding ourselves here. Let’s face reality.’’ Marois, however, has so far refused to commit herself to holding a referendum if she wins a majority and has said such a vote must wait until the appropriate moment. If elected to a majority, she has promised to consult Quebecers first on the merits of holding another vote on sovereignty. Polls have suggested support for independence has been around 40 per cent in Quebec, which voted against sovereignty

JANOS “JOHN” NAGY August 12, 1926 – February 28, 2014

Mr John Nagy passed away peacefully at Kamloops, BC on February 28, 2014 at the age of 87 years. He was born in Budapest Hungary on August 12, 1926. He arrived in Halifax Nova Scotia in 1951 after travelling to Canada aboard the SS Nelly Refugee Immigration Ship. He immediately travelled west to Ashcroft, BC eventually settling in Kamloops. He will be lovingly remembered by his loving wife June, Daughters Rose (John) of Kamloops, BC, Annie (Clayton) of Stony Plain AB, Elizabeth (Barry) of Quesnel, BC, and Son John (April) of Sardis, BC. Grandchildren Angila (Roger) of Courtney, BC, Alicia (Jeff) of Aldergrove, BC, Alexander (Shannon) of Surrey, BC, Clayton (Nicole) of Edmonton, AB, Stacey of Kelowna, BC, Shawn of Fort McMurray, AB, Scott of Prince George, BC. Great Grandchildren Andrew, Matthew, George, Sara, Nathaniel, Emily, and Great Great Grandson Christopher. He was predeceased in 2008 by his Grandson Rodney Medley. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday March 9th 2014 at 11 AM at Schoenings Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC. A Celebration of Life reception will follow at 12:00 in the Schoening chapel tea room. Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation in His memory. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and gratitude to Doctor Stinson, and all of the Nurse’s and medical staff on Ward 4 North at Royal Inland Hospital for their outstanding care, compassion, and understanding during his final days. “and He shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there shall no longer be any death; there shall no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away.” Revelations 21:4 NAS Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454

in the 1980 and 1995 referendums. Last month, PQ Environment Minister Yves-Francois Blanchet predicted the Marois government would hold a referendum in its first majority mandate because the party has called such votes in each of its past cycles in power. Election fever had been building in recent weeks amid a flurry of spending announcements from the minority PQ government, as well as the introduction of candidates for all political parties. Marois argued her government had no choice but to pull the plug due to the opposition parties’ stated intentions to defeat the PQ’s budget, which was presented last month. Marois credited the PQ for controlling government spending, fighting corruption, taking better care of seniors and creating thousands of day-care spaces. She also touted the merits of her government’s controversial — yet popular — secularism charter, which polls suggest has delivered a major boost to the PQ’s support. “We have a charter that finally gives us the means to see that our common values are respected, such as equality between men and women, like religious neutrality of the state,’’ Marois said. The PQ secularism plan aims to prohibit public employees from wearing ostentatious religious symbols at work, such as the Muslim headscarf and Sikh turban.

JEAN (DOROTHY) COWDEN (nee Petch) Feb 1, 1927 – Feb 21 2014.

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Jean announces her passing on February 21st, 2014, aged 87 years. Jean is survived by her son Drew Mathews, granddaughter Nadine Mathews (Scott) (Brenda Mathews),her closest, treasured friend Dorothy Case (Murray, Tyler), nieces, nephews, and friends and extended relatives. Jean was born to Alice and Reubin in Moosejaw, SK. Jean started her family with Jim Mathews in SK and became a proud mom of two sons and worked as a stylist in her own beauty salon. She also had a unique ability to appreciate magic and mystery in the world. Jean moved on from hair styling and contributed her efforts to health management through opening the first Kamloops Weight Watchers and eventually retired from employment with BC Forestry in the 90s. Jean was passionate about her family, friends, gardening, her animals, reading, crafting, and playing cards. Jean was predeceased by her youngest son Dana, first husband Jim, older sister Ruby, younger brother Stan and the love of her life for 32 years Howard Cowden. Together living in several communities before settling in Kamloops, Jean and Howard held tight to a vision for their life. They eventually secured acreage in Barnhartvale where they cared for the land, their home, their pets and shared time with family and friends. The staff at the Hamlets, where Jean spent her final years, will likely remember and miss her feisty presence and charm. Thank you to all the staff for their compassionate care of Jean. No formal service by request. Condolences may be expressed a www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

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SILZER On February 17, 2014 our family lost a wonderful man.

John Otto Silzer, formerly of Kamloops, passed away in Quesnel, BC at the age of 89. Born on February 4, 1925 near Southey, Saskatchewan. Predeceased by his father Joseph Silzer and his beloved mother Elizabeth Silzer, his brothers Fernie, Rudy, Karl and Joe and his sisters Agnes and Clara. He is survived by his loving wife Hatty, children Susan (Bob) Boose, Diane (Jim) Foster, Jack (Joanne) Silzer, Gail (Mickey) Holicza, Sandra (Roy) Cowan, 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, as well as brothers Frank, Jake and Emil.

MARJORIE FERN BROOKS February 1, 1929 – March 1, 2014

Fern passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 1, 2014. Fern is sadly missed by her loving husband of 63 years Len, children Trudi (Ian) Brown of Dawson Creek, Barbara Zacharias of Kamloops, Bill (Kelly) of Bath Ontario, Daniel Brooks of Kamloops, Randy (Lynn) Brooks of Kamloops, Andrew (Sandi) Brooks of Duchess, Alberta, as well as grandchildren and great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, all of whom were such a great joy in her life. Fern had a wonderful are for fashion which lead her to work at Dalliards Woman’s Fashion for several years. After her retirement, Fern and Len became snowbirds for a number of years, and then they came to settle in Kamloops 10 years ago. Fern loved to be surrounded by her family and friends and enjoyed large family gatherings, good food and those crazy afternoon poker games (such fun). One of Fern’s greatest passions was painting; you could always nd her at her patio table, baseball cap on, dog by her side, painting such beautiful work. We Love You You Will Be Greatly Missed The family would like to thank the staͿ at the Ponderosa Lodge for their great care. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday March 8th at 11am at the Eagles Hall 755 Tranquille Road. Condolences man be left at www.mem.com Arrangements entrusted to Schoening Cremation Centre 250 554 2429

GORDON TETSUHIDE KUSUMOTO April 9, 1937 – February 27, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Gordon on Thursday at Royal Inland Hospital with his brother at his side. He is survived by his brother Victor (Kazuko), his nephew Victor Jun (Caroline) and their daughter Ashley, his niece Doreen Eide (Rolf). Gordon was born in Victoria and was sent to an internment camp in Nakusp. He then relocated to Revelstoke and then Kamloops, where he graduated from Kamloops High School. Gordon attended the National Institute of Dry Cleaning and graduated in 1962. Then in 1967 he graduated from the Welding Vocational Program in Kelowna. The family would like to thank Dr. Hansen and staff at the ICU, Royal Inland Hospital for their extraordinary care and compassion of Gordon. A Celebration of Gordie’s life will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2014 from 10 am to 12 (noon) in the Chapel Tea Room at Schoening Funeral Service, 513 Seymour Street. Condolences may be expressed at: www.schoeningfuneral service.com

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Bonnie Patricia SwetlikoͿ passed away on February 28, 2014 at the age of 63 in Logan Lake, BC due to complications following surgery. Bonnie is survived by her husband Mike, her pets Tessa and Finnegan, her sons ; Jason(Brenda), Steven and Stuart Polich and her daughter Charlotte Nelson (Todd). She is also survived by her ve grandchildren, Emily, Caelan, Aidan, Liam and Brody, her sisters; Barbara Laprise (Serge) and Beth, a number of nieces and nephews as well as many friends and relatives. Bonnie was predeceased by her father Kenneth Potter and her mother Margaret Boshard. A Celebration of life for Bonnie will be held in Logan Lake, BC and in Maple Ridge, BC on a later date. Dates and time to be posted at www. schoeningfuneralservice. com where condolences also may be expressed. In lieu of owers, please make a donation to either the Variety Club of British Columbia or a charity of your choice.

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MATTHEW DOUGLAS HAGAN Matthew was born in Kamloops on July 30, 1980 and passed away suddenly in Edmonton on February 12, 2014. Matt will be lovingly remembered by his Nana Maureen Sim, Mother Tracey (Rory), Father Roger (Brenda), brother Tyler (Sarah), Aunt Leslie (Kelly), Uncle Mark (Fran), two nephews, numerous cousins and a great many friends. He was predeceased by his Paternal Grandparents, Don and Donna Hagan several years ago and his Maternal Grandfather, Douglas Sim three months ago. “Matty” was a unique, charming, witty, kind, loving and funny man who brightened our lives with his humor and spark. He will be greatly missed and loved forever. A memorial will be held in Kamloops and will be announced at a later date. Condolences may be left at www.mem.com Arrangements entrusted to Schoening Cremation Centre 250-554-2429

MARION ELEANOR HARPER (nee JONES) May 29, 1940 – February 26, 2014

After a long and difficult journey with Alzheimer’s disease, Marion’s noble spirit finally took wing and soared into the great beyond. With her devoted family circled around her, she left us, with peace in her heart and the awareness that she was deeply loved. Marion began her life in our Kamloops hospital on May 29, 1940. Born prematurely, she was placed in an incubator and clothed in brown wrapping paper to keep her warm. But the spark of life was strong, and she quickly grew into an intentioned individual who loved every moment of life and delighted in the company of her family and friends. There was a lovely brilliance about Marion. She inspired us with her positive energy, her natural ease of manner, and the special way in which she connected with people. Marion attended schools in Robbins’ Range, Westwold, Monte Lake and Kamloops Secondary, graduating in 1958. In 1945 when one more student was needed to keep the Robbins’ Range school open, she broke the rules by enrolling in grade one when she was only five! Marion loved all things musical, especially singing and playing the cello in the high school symphony orchestra. She and her cello partner, Keith Hanna, were so shy then, that the only words exchanged between them were, “Turn the page!” Marion also loved animals, dancing, drama, wild flowers, painting, reading, creating costumes with her good friend, Carol Lindner, and the wilderness life at our Dominic Lake cabin. But above all, Marion loved to laugh! And when she did, her beautiful blue eyes sparkled like diamonds. Marion began her working career at the Bank of Montreal in Kamloops in 1958 and remained in banking on a part time basis for many years. She is survived by Jack, her husband and soul mate of 51 years, their children, Melanie Cook (Hoby), Joyanne Harper (Dale ), Michelle Roberts ( Russell), John Harper (Teresa) and eight grandchildren – Sutherland, Jake, Kody, Karson, Jerin, Jenessa, Jayden, and Johnny. And what an ever present, and loving, wife, mother, and grandma Marion was! She also leaves to mourn her passing, her brother, Terry Jones, and her sister, Lorraine Jones. Marion was predeceased by her parents, Lloyd and Kathleen Jones, her sister, Margaret Daser, and brother, Alan Jones. Marion believed that example is the greatest teacher in the world; that love is unconditional; and that the purpose of life is to be happy ourselves and to pass that happiness on to others. Marion practised these principles by always giving to the world the best that she had. And the best did come back to her. Marion’s family wishes to thank Dana and the staff at Ridgeview Lodge and Dr. Ward and the staff at Hillside Centre for Marion’s special care. We also, wish to thank Marie, at Schoenings Funeral Services, for her helpful manner and professional advice. Sleep well, dear Marion. Donations in Marion’s memory may be made to the Kamloops S.P.C.A. 1211, 8th street A celebration of Marion’s life will be held on Saturday March 29, 2014 at 2pm at Schoening Funeral Home, 513 Seymour Street, Kamloops B.C. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

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MELANIE SUTHERLAND November 19, 1924 ~ March 2, 2014

Melanie passed away peacefully in Kamloops, BC

A celebration of life will be held for Margaret Polegi (Bauer) on Sunday March 9, 4 pm at The Holiday Inn on Tranquille Road, Salon A. In memory of Margaret please feel free to wear your bright colors, beads and baubles.

Melanie is survived by her children, Marcia A. Matthews (nee Sass) of Prince George, BC, Gary A. Yew of Vancouver, BC and Joan B. Sutherland of Prince George, BC. Schoening Cremation Centre #8-177 Tranquille Road Kamloops, BC V2B 3E8 Ph. 250.554.2429

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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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Former Mountie facing child-pornography charges VERNON — A former RCMP officer in Vernon will face child-pornography charges. A provincial court judge in the north Okanagan city has found there is enough evidence to proceed with charges against 35-year-old Ryan Hampton.

He appeared in court on Tuesday, March 4, charged with nine counts, including possession of child pornography and obstruction of justice, and will return on April 14 to set a date for trial. Hampton was suspended without pay almost immediately after his arrest

in June of 2013. At the time, Chief Supt. Mike Sekela said the force would also hold a formal disciplinary hearing and seek Hampton’s dismissal. Hampton has since resigned and is no longer a member of the RCMP.

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OTTAWA — Canada will send two observers to join an unarmed military mission in Ukraine and will impose more sanctions on the regime of fugitive Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych. “Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a clear violation of international law,’’ Prime Minister Stephen Harper said. “Canada will contribute observers to an important military observer mission in a co-ordinated effort to better monitor the Russian military intervention in Crimea,’’ Harper told the House of Commons. The two observers will deploy immediately under the aus-

pices of Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, he said. The Ukrainian ambassador to Canada, Vadym Prystaiko, told the Canadian Press earlier this week that many governments are looking for a first-hand look at the situation in Crimea. He said the Ukrainian government wants to disprove the Russian claim that its invasion is in support of civilians in the Crimean peninsula. “I can also announced today that, at the request of the prosecutor-general of Ukraine, we will be imposing economic sanctions on members of the Yanukovych regime,’’ Harper said. Canada is also pre-

pared offer financial assistance and cooperation with its allies, including collaboration with the International Monetary Fund. Harper said it is critical that Ukraine receive financial assistance. The prime minister said Canada is also suspending its participation in a joint commercial venture with Russia. The Canada-Russia Intergovernmental Economic Commission had been established to promote bilateral trade. “Our actions with respect to the IEC, the freezing of assets of corrupt Ukrainian officials held in Canada and our involvement in

the OSCE mission are further examples of our support for Ukraine and our goal of stabilizing the tense situation in Crimea,’’ Harper said. “President [Vladimir] Putin must now immediately withdraw his forces to their bases and refrain from further provocative and dangerous actions.’’ Harper earlier discussed the Ukraine crisis with Poland Prime Minister Donald Tusk. “The two leaders discussed developments in Crimea,’’ Harper’s office said. “They condemned in the strongest terms President Putin’s military intervention in Ukraine, noting that a de-escalation of the

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MPTY SEATS AT the Tim Hortons Brier are increasingly becoming the brunt of jokes on Twitter, but poor attendance numbers are no laughing matter for tournament organizers. “Twenty years ago [in 1996], when we had the first Brier here, we probably sold as many full-event passes in the first day of ticket sales as we did for the full event this time,” said Norm Daley, chairman of the Kamloops bid committee. “People just don’t seem to want to spend as much time, or whatever. Maybe the sport’s going to have to evolve, as well. Things have changed.” Daley is pleased with the operational side of the event, with early concerns about ice conditions having subsided, the fans in attendance at Interior Savings Centre enjoying themselves and the party at the Brier Patch in Memorial Arena going full-tilt. “It’s been a fantastic event to date and I know things are going to get better throughout the week,” Daley said. “Everyone’s got a smile on their face.” A few more grinning faces in the building would be nice, though. There’s no hiding sparse crowds from TSN’s national audience and the lack of turnstile movement becomes a bigger concern with each passing day. Warren Hansen, the Canadian Curling Association’s (CCA) director of event operations, said selling 4,000

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tickets per draw would allow the event to break even. On Wednesday, March 5, after Draw 11 of the tournament’s 17 round-robin draws, 26,113 curling fans had paid for tickets — which equals an average per-draw crowd of 2,374. Neither the City of Kamloops nor Tourism Kamloops — each of which pitched in $50,000 to land the Brier — stand to lose money if the event flops in the form of ticket sales. “Our agreements with the city, tourism and the province made this whole thing possible and there is no impact on them,” Hansen said. It’s the CCA’s coffers that take the hit — but the Tournament Capital’s reputation will not be bettered if business doesn’t pick up. This year’s Brier will likely become the worst-attended since Chicoutimi, Que., welcomed 45,220 crazed curling fans in 1988. The last time the men’s national championship was in B.C. was 1996, when 127,746 people took in the action at ISC, then known as Riverside Coliseum. In 1998, more than 93,000 tickets were sold for the World Curling Championship in Kamloops. It seems the 2014 Brier will come nowhere near either of those marks. “It’s certainly not as we would hope it would be, but

it’s certainly not a one-off either,” Hansen said. “This is not unusual considering what’s happening today in the world. We’ve seen a step back since 2008 and a little more challenge in what we have to do to sell tickets. I can go back as far as 2006, when it sort of started to happen.” Perhaps this statistic illustrates Hansen’s point: In 2011, London, Ont., a city of about 365,000 people — more than three times the size of Kamloops — sold 113,626 tickets to the Brier, less than the total sold in the River City in 1996. “Other people in the liveevent business are facing the same challenges. We aren’t alone,” Hansen said. “There are probably lots of reasons for it. It’s a moving demography. The recession in 2008 is when we first saw a really big change and it’s gotten better since then, but nothing has come back to where it was.” Daley appealed to the local market in an interview with KTW on Tuesday, March 4. “Our whole thing is we get the 50-50 and 10 per cent of gross,” he said. “Every time people buy a ticket, it stays in the community and the 50-50 is going well. “The money from that is going to the curling clubs and the Kamloops Sports Council and that’s where the money is coming back into the city.

We’re not having a problem in regards to operational losses. We’re top-feeders in this event.” Organizers have always been expecting a late rush of ticket sales in the last weekend, which will be made more interesting for local fans if the host province is still in the hunt. B.C., which features NorKam secondary graduate Jim Cotter, was tied atop the standings at 7-1 after Draw 11 and looks promising to make a run at the Tankard. Snowfall had a negative impact on the number of bums in seats on the weekend, making the decision to stay home easier for Kamloops residents. There is still time for the city to bounce back and save some face. Otherwise, it can expect more harsh tweets sent in its direction, such as this one from Jeff Part: Another great day at the #Brier. Good to see the tens of fans in attendance. #LastBrierForKamloops @CCACurling

Tim Bozon and his mother, Helene. Allen Douglas/KTW

Bozon has meningitis, in critical condition

Former Kamloops Blazers’ forward Tim Bozon has been diagnosed with Neisseria meningitis. He was admitted on Saturday, March 1, to Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, where, according to his family, he is in critical condition. Bozon’s parents, Phillippe and Helene, have been with him at

the hospital since arriving on Sunday, March 2, from their home in Cureglia, Switzerland. Public-health officials are in the process of reviewing the case to ensure all necessary precautions are taken and anyone who had direct contact with Bozon receives appropriate treatment, according to a WHL press release.

RIGHT: The Tim Hortons Brier round-robin standings heading into Draw 12, which finished after KTW’s press deadline on Wednesday, March 5. Go online to kamloopsthisweek.com for the latest. BELOW: The Brier draw for today (March 6).

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Off to the races

The Thompson Valley R/C Race Club will host the Western Canadian Indoor RadioControlled Car Racing Championship Series at the Tournament Capital Centre on the weekend. Practice for the series will be held on Friday, March 7, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., with races running from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Provincial success

The Kamloops Classic Swimming club captured four medals at the BC AA Provincial Swimming Championships, held in Chilliwack from Feb. 28 to March 2.

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BRIEFS Olivia McKay won silver in the 12-year-old girls’ 50-metre freestyle, gold in the 200-m butterfly and bronze in the 100-m freestyle. She also finished 31st in the 200-m free and qualified for the B.C. AAA Provincial Championships this summer. Sophie Ogilvie won silver in the 13-yearold girls’ 400-m

individual medley. She also finished 13th in the 200-m backstroke. Also competing in Chilliwack, Elise Laupland was 11th in the 13-year-old girls’ 200-m IM, 12th in the 50-m freestyle, fifth in the 100-m freestyle, fourth in the 200-m freestyle and fifth in the 100-m breaststroke. Eden Saari finished fifth in the 13-year-old girls’ 200-m breaststroke, 18th in the 400-m freestyle, 40th in the 50-m freestyle, 16th in the 200-m freestyle and eighth in the

100-m breaststroke. Taylor Carmichael was 14th in the 16-andover girls’ 50-m freestyle, 10th in the 100-m backstroke, eighth in the 100-m freestyle, 28th in the 100-m butterfly, 10th in the 200-m freestyle and 15th in the 200-m backstroke. Finally, Jack Savage was 22nd in the 13-yearold boys’ 50-m freestyle, 19th in the 100-m backstroke, 21st in the 100-m freestyle and 20th in the 200-m freestyle. For More Sports Briefs Log on to kamloopsthisweek.com

Storm to play Wranglers in Round 2 of KIJHL playoffs The Kamloops Storm advanced to the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Doug Birks Division final with a win over the Sicamous Eagles at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre on Monday, March 3. Kamloops doubled Sicamous 6-3 in Game 5 of the best-of-seven Birks Division semifinal, with goals coming from Ian Chrystal (2), Josh Rasmussen, Stefan Wood, Spencer Schoech and Max James. Liam McLeod made 25 saves and picked up the win in net for the Storm, who will play the 100

Mile House Wranglers in Round 2. The Wranglers disposed of the Chase Heat in five games in the other division semifinal. Kamloops and 100 Mile House are scheduled to play Game 1 of the second-round series at McArthur on Saturday, March 8. Game time is 7 p.m. Read KTW on Friday, March 7, for more on the Storm. Bobby Kashuba leads Kamloops in playoff scoring with one goal and eight points. Luke Gordon leads the team in goals with five.

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IKE RIDLEY trundles up the middle of the ice and dishes to Esa Tikkanen. The Jofa-wearing Finn crosses the blue line and MARTY HASTINGS drops to the Moose who, in typical Mark Messier The Tattle fashion, lifts one leg and of Hastings fires a snapper. Ridley’s bad back takes the brunt of the off-target shot, which careens into the corner, landing on the stick of minus-10 D-man Dean Malkoc, who, for some odd reason, has decided to pinch, despite having three forwards deep in the offensive zone. Two-hundred feet away, goaltender Mike Fountain — wearing a half-salmon, half-black jersey that disgraces a perfectly good skate logo — knows what’s coming. His mind wanders . . . “Wonder if Bohonos filled up today for 59.2” . . . “God, do I ever love the macarena” . . . “Ice is a little iffy. Grizz must have played last night.” When Fountain comes to, Teemu Selanne gets on the end of Malkoc’s errant pass — the one he saucered to the very point he vacated — and the Finnish Flash is in alone. Jassen Cullimore is in pursuit.

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Those are some of the names I associate with the most-recent Vancouver Canucks dark ages — four consecutive seasons missing the playoffs between 1996 and 2000. I can’t help but feel they’re in for something similar in the coming years, with the exodus of Roberto Luongo signalling a changing of the guard and more drastic changes expected in the off-season. Perhaps the ’Nucks won’t miss the post-season in four straight campaigns, but there will surely be unrest, discontent and a lack of identity. Finding a $2 beer at Rogers Arena seems more likely than a long Canucks playoff run in the next half-decade. What’s left of the core is not what it once was. The list of top prospects is thin. The fan base is irate. Management seems lost. They had their chance and fell just short. Welcome back to the dark ages. Hunker down. (Selanne buried, by the way).

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Valleyview skaters bring home gold both her free skate and interpretive programs, while Davies was first in the interpretive. Also competing for Valleyview, Janet Dabner placed third in her interpretive event, while Lisa Henson placed second.

Cheyenne Irvine and Eva Davies headlined a group of the Valleyview Skating Club athletes in Coquitlam on the weekend, capturing gold at the West Coast Challenge Synchro and Adult Competition. Irvine placed first in

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Corryn Brown is keeping a close eye on the Tim Hortons Brier, watching and cheering on family friend and fellow Kamloops product Jim Cotter. “It’s definitely a neat feeling,” said Cotter, the B.C. third who throws fourth stones. “It’s funny how it comes full circle because her dad — Kenny Brown — was my idol growing up. “So, to see Corryn and her team — they’re just a phenomenal team and have had a lot of great success at such a young age — it’s really neat.” It’s not every day Brown, a former Canadian junior champion, gets to watch the Brier in her hometown and keep tabs on Team B.C. from just a few rows away. Brown and Cotter have known each other for years, with both their families being integral parts of the River City curling scene. “It’s pretty cool because my dad played in the Brier the last time it was in Kamloops and I was only seven months old for that one,” Brown said. “He’s a close family friend of ours and I really look up to him and what he has accomplished.” Brown, who recently led the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack to a Canada West university-curling championship,

Skip Brad Jacobs (left), third Ryan Fry, second E.J. Harnden, lead Ryan Harnden and alternate Caleb Flaxey celebrate curling gold at the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. The rink will be in Kamloops this weekend. Canadian Curling Association/Michael Burns Former Canadian junior curling champions Erin Pincott, Corryn Brown, Sydney Fraser and Samantha Fisher. Allen Douglas/KTW

said the family ties change the viewing experience. “You definitely have personal connection on the ice and you can root for them and root for their team,” Brown said. Corryn’s dad, Ken Brown, was the second on Barry McPhee’s Kamloops rink the last time the Brier was in the Tournament Capital in 1996. Cotter has fond memories of that year’s tournament. Sitting in the stands at Riverside Coliseum, watching McPhee and Brown play, he remembers thinking, “I would love to be in that situation.” The fact he’s on the ice 18 years later inspiring the next generation of Kamloops curlers is special to the 39-year-old NorKam secondary graduate. Just like Cotter did in 1996,

Brown wants to one day play at the national level in her home province — maybe at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts — and is sympathetic of the pressure that Cotter must be feeling this week. She’ll be at the rink most nights this week, scheduling the Brier in around her classes at TRU and her preparations for the Canadian Interuniversity Sport national curling championships in Regina later this month. Though she enjoys watching all the greats — Jeff Stoughton, Kevin Koe, Brad Gushue — she had a soft spot for a particular team when she made her tournament predictions. “I’m hoping Jim will come out with the win,” she said with a smile. “Stoughton in second . . . and Koe.”

Jacobs rink coming to Kamloops Fresh off winning men’s curling gold at the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, the Brad Jacobs rink will be in Kamloops for the closing weekend of the 2014 Tim Hortons Brier, presented by SecurTek. Jacobs, along with third Ryan Fry, second E.J. Harnden and lead Ryan Harnden, will arrive in the Tournament Capital late on Friday, March 7, and will be at Interior Savings Centre for the final two days of the Canadian men’s curling championship.

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The Kamloops Western Roofing Nailers won an atom OMAHA title in Penticton on the weekend, posting a 5-0 record en route to the championship. In the final, the Nailers knocked off the Kamloops Ice Hawks 7-5. Recording points for Kamloops in the win were Logan Stankoven (1G, 1A), Carson Evoy (1G, 1A), Justin Vinterlik (1G, 1A), Nate Van Unen (1G), Mathew Ward (1G), Kaiden Wiltsie (1G), Reagan Milburn (1G), Jacob Sherwood (3A), Jackson Steed (2A), Matthew Mariona (1A) and The Kamloops Spitfires (right) at centre ice at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.

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Andrew Senger (1A). The championshipwinning netminders were Jared Sucro and Austin Krug.

Lions land title

In the third and deciding game of an Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association championship final, the North Kamloops Lions defeated Kelowna 9-2. It was a total team effort for the Lions, with Seiji Brown (2G, 1A), Tyson Gayfer (2G, 1A), Jayden Davidson (1G, 1A), Luke Recchi (1G, 1A), Tyler Bruins-Slot (1G, 1A), Keenan Gannon (2A), Eric Marasco (2A), Elias Wallace (2A), Nathan Weninger (1G), Brendan Roche (1G), Mitchell Fargey (1A) and Lukas Duckworth (1A) finding the scoresheet.

Goaltender Max Palaga made 14 saves for the victory. The Lions’ victory earned them a berth in the provincial championship, which runs from March 15 to March 21 in West Kelowna.

Titans tower in OT

The Thompson Hotel Titans defeated Kelowna 2-1 in double overtime to capture the league championship in bantam tier 4 play on the weekend. In double overtime, Tristan Ernst scored on a pass from Evan Vinterlik to capture the title in two games. Brogen Taphorn scored the only marker in regulation, assisted by Vinterlik and Ernst, while Kaleb Virgo stopped all but one shot.

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Naive to curling, I felt phoney walking into the Brier Patch at about 10:30 p.m. on Saturday night. I wondered whether I should have swapped my silk blouse for B.C. colours or some kind of curling attire I didn’t know about. I was overthinking it. The Chevelles, a rock n’ roll cover band, began at 10 p.m., so we were a little late to the party. It allowed us to walk right in, however, and seamlessly blend into the crowd. The Patch entrance is below the bleachers at Memorial Arena, downtown Kamloops. For post-Brier mayhem, patrons wander into the Kamloops Curling Club through to the side of the arena ice level — injected into the middle of the rink and the party. I hadn’t been to Memorial Arena since my brother took powerskating lessons as a kid. Upon entry, part of me wanted hot chocolate like old times — but most of me just wanted wine.

Rock cover band The Chevelles played at the Brier Patch on Saturday, March 1. Entry to the Patch is included with any Brier ticket. Allen Douglas/KTW

The lights were dim and brilliant colours flared from blue-line to blue-line. We found people we knew and we made an in-turn to the bar. My boyfriend immediately began picking out professional curlers like a live-action Where’s Waldo? scene. Kamloops’ own Jimmy Cotter and B.C.

teammate John Morris socialized in the Patch along with Jamie Koe from the Northwest Territories-Yukon squad and Brett Gallant from NewfoundlandLabrador. Rows of tables housed jolly curlers, fans and other phoneys. Then, we found the dance floor — oh, that amazing dance floor.

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Participants were good sports, adding to the excitement of it all. Some chirping took place on the big screens — a player was dubbed with a yodelling goat, bringing the crowd into hysterics. I didn’t recognize the player, but it was hilarious. I left the Patch a little sweaty, a little drunk and a little curious about its history. Since that night, I’ve been in the spirit and brushing up. So, for all you other phoneys — here are some talking points: • The Patch’s name was chosen by committee and taken from Br’er Rabbit, the nursery rhyme. • The largest crowd drew between 7,000 and 8,000 people in Regina back in 2006. What a party it must have been. • An integral part of the Brier today, the Patch didn’t start until 1982 — some 55 years after the first championship in 1927. Now, hurry with your phoney-camouflage, before it’s too late, and rock the house.

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S SOMEONE WHO’LL WATCH OVER ME OPENS, AN IRISHMAN, AN ENGLISHMAN AND AN AMERICAN ARE HELD HOSTAGE IN A ROOM SOMEWHERE IN LEBANON. None of the trio knows how they got there, why they’re being held and when — or if — they’ll be let go. “They’re three guys, complete strangers, who’ve never met before but find themselves in very close quarters and needing to figure out how to get along, how to survive, how to help each other out and not hate each other because they really have no sense of why they’re there,” explains director Julie McIsaac. But, thanks to an unusual choice of venue, the characters in Frank McGuinness’ play aren’t the only ones in for a disorienting night. Instead of heading to one of the city’s usual theatres, audience members will head down the alley between Cactus Jack’s Nightclub and the The Grind coffee shop, up a short set of stairs and through a nondescript back door leading to the former home of At Second Glance books. “Because it’s about three guys who are

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FAITH

Getting our personalities right out of the way

N MY LAST column, I indicated that, in following any spiritual path, a practice of intentional silence (meditation/contemplation ) is necessary — “non-negotiable” was the phrase used. Why is that the case? The short answer is that, in order to fully connect with our Source/Origin/God, we have to get our personalities out of the way. As delightful (and sometimes problematic) as those personal characteristics of ours can be, we have to, at some point along our journey, put our small selves aside and open to our larger self. It is there, and there alone, we can come to know our God “even as we are known.” To come into a deep connection with the Source of All and Everything (which we

BRIAN PUIDA MITCHELL You Gotta Have FAITH so casually refer to as “God”) we have to learn to stop and “be still” — to not be run by our personalities. For a deliberate and specific period of time — in silence — we are going to have to let go of our likes and dislikes, our opinions, our compulsions, our fears and hopes, our imaginings and our rememberings. If we really do want to have that intimate relationship with this God of ours, we have to be open to moving into a deeper self than

we have ever known. The religions of the world call this process “transformation.” It is, in fact, the reason each of us has been put here — to move beyond that small, restrictive egoself and to open to the unspeakably larger reality of our TrueSelf-in-God. This sounds almost too good to be true, but it isn’t. It’s our birthright. There is one particular tool Christianity uses in order to come to know that place — and it is accessible to anyone whose heart is open. It’s called centreing prayer. It is a very simple practice — not easy, but nothing truly worthwhile is easy, is it? But, it is simple. The “not easy” part is you actually have to commit to doing a

daily practise of sitting still for 20 to 30 minutes once or twice a day. You have to promise yourself and your God that, to the very best of your ability, you will “just show up” every day. It’s a date with God — and, just as we’re not very happy when someone whom we deeply care for breaks a date with us, I’m guessing this God of ours might be a bit brokenhearted if we break ours. The simple part of the practice is all you have to bring with you is your sincerity. All you need is an open heart. The way you will manifest your open heart is through being clear about why you are sitting in silence. What is your intention? It will be unique to you, but will fall along

the lines of resting in the Divine; trusting in God; entering into the arms of the Father/ Mother/Beloved; letting your individual drop of water become one with the ocean; being willing to risk it all and enter into what in the contemplative tradition is called “non-dual consciousness.” You might recall this is exactly what someone else modelled for us some 2,000 years ago. That one is our teacher. More to come in our next column. Brian Puida Mitchell facilitates an interdenominational Kamloops contemplative group. He has a certificate in spiritual direction from the Pacific Jubilee Program. Reach him by email at bmitchell@tru.ca.

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Habitat for Humanity Kamloops will be building two homes in 2014 for families struggling to overcome the cycle of poverty. The organization is accepting applications from families wishing to live in those houses — with the deadline being extended to March 28. All the information can be found online at habitatkamloops.ca. How does the group make this work? Through volunteer labor and donations. Habitat homeowners invest hundreds of hours of their own labour into building their Habitat house and the houses of others. Habitat houses are sold to partner families with zero-interest financing. For more information, call Habitat executive director Jan Lingford at 250314-6783 or send an email to habitatkamloops@live.ca.

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Of colours and condiments

T ALWAYS HAPPENS AT this time of year. It’s March, but still winter. The sky remains more grey than blue. The grime at the sides of the roads is piling up to the point where our quiet street now looks more like a litter box than a serene place to stroll. It’s bland. Blah. So, to add a little colour while warding off scurvy, I’m peeling and munching on mandarin oranges (chain-eating them, really), even though I’m still sick of them from Christmas. Mostly I’m eating them for the colour, which has been much on my mind over the last several months. Unable to encourage spring to start before it will and admittedly a little lost in a spate of situational gloom, I’ve been looking, squinting when necessary, for something to catch my eye and

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to coax some colour suggest the beginning indoors. of an end. But, not by forcing It’s no secret these bulbs as I am a certilast 12 months have fied plant killer and had a pallor over them had to come to terms — especially so over with my affliction long this last part of winter. ago. But, after the cold Rather, this year’s and snow, I keep being DARCIE HOSSACK new colour is coming reminded, whether I from a paint can. want to hear it or not, Bon Five years ago, you spring will come and APPÉTIT see, when we bought cast a new light. our townhome, I made Meanwhile, while a mistake. I’m waiting for flowers to push Having previously owned a up from the soil and waiting condo, which began with a blank for seasonal fruit to come, it’s also beginning to look as though slate of builder’s beige walls the same sickly tinge as warm chicksome of our circumstances (peren skin, and finally sold with a haps even the most stubborn among them), have been shifting palette of my favourite blues, greens and neutrals, this time I under the soil all along. decided to be bold. Change is coming, but it’s Sticking with greens, blues hard to trust and, for a time, I and neutrals, I chose darker tints. admit I expected it never would. More daring, I thought at the While we wait and hope, howtime. ever, we’ve decided it’s possible

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Instead, I needed colours fish swim in, colours that make the air feel oxygenated, colours that play with, instead of suck up, the light. So, we said goodbye to the Relish/Seasick Crocodile (Tate Olive on the Benjamin Moore spectrum) and painted it over with a refreshing and watery blue from their Heritage Collection. In the future, I’m sure I’ll remember condiments are better left in the door of the fridge.

Darcie Friesen Hossack is a food columnist and author of Mennonites Don’t Dance, Thistledown Press Sept. 2010, shortlisted for the Commonwealth Prize (first book, Canada and Caribbean) Danuta Gleed Award runner-up. She can be reached by email at onepotatotwopotato@shaw.ca.

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Several of the colours worked very well, but the green for the master bedroom, which I had at first imagined was sophisticated, turned out to be the colour of overcooked relish. Or, as I later came to think of it, “Seasick Crocodile.” Nothing, not even white curtains and other linens, could brighten the overall murk. But, while painting may be the easiest way to change a room, it does require more than a slap and a dash, so I lived with it — until now, which has taken a toll. Knowing from the mistaken, or inherited, colours of other homes, I knew already I couldn’t tolerate any kind of Ketchup Red, McDonald’s Yellow or anything that could be compared to a condiment. No Mayonnaise White. No Dijon. No Sweet Chili Heat. No Tartar Sauce for fish.

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It happened just after the last flood. TThe winter beat records for snowfall, and serious springtime saw seriou flooding. Basements filled, streets were running with water, and cars were left to float and sink. One day, I walked past a junk yard and saw, what I thought, was a rrelatively normal car.

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When it came to the new LED exterior lighting on the 2015 Cadillac Escalade, designers drew inspiration from Manhattan skyscrapers.

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The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. †Leasing offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2014 Accent 4-Door L 6-Speed Manual/ 2014 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual with an annual lease rate of 0%. Bi-weekly lease payment of $75/$85 for a 60 month walk-away lease. Down Payment of $0 and first monthly payment required. Total lease obligation is $9,750/$11,050. Lease offers include $600/$1,050 in Price Adjustments, Delivery and Destination of $1,550/$1,550. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Lease a new 2014 Accent 4-Door L 6-Speed Manual / 2014 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual and you’ll be entitled to a $600/$1,050 Price Adjustment. Price Adjustment applies before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available credits or promotion other than the Hyundai Financial Service’s promotional lease offer. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. $0 security deposit on all models. 20,000 km allowance per year applies. Additional charge of $0.12/km on all models except Genesis Sedan and Equus where additional charge is $0.25/km. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. *Finance offer available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2014 Santa Fe 2.4L FWD with an annual finance rate of 0% for 60 months. Finance offer includes Delivery and Destination of $1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. Financing example: 2014 Santa Fe 2.4L FWD for $28,359 at 0% per annum equals $218 bi-weekly for 60 months for a total obligation of $28,359. $0 down payment required. Cash price is $28,359. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. ʕPrice of models shown: 2014 Accent 4 Door GLS/ 2014 Elantra Limited/ 2014 Santa Fe 2.0T Limited AWD are $20,249/$25,199/$40,659. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,550/$1,550/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. ʈFuel consumption for new 2014 Accent 4-Door L (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.5L/100KM); 2014 Elantra L Manual (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.6.L/100KM); 2014 Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD (HWY 7.3L/100KM; City10.2.L/100KM), are based on Manufacturer Testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only.ʕ†* Offers available for a limited time, and subject to change or cancellation without notice. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. Visit www.hyundaicanada. com or see dealer for complete details. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions. TM

Kamloops Hyundai 948 Notre Dame Dr., Kamloops PAPER TO INSERT DEALER TAG 250-851-9380 or 1-888-900-9380 D#30681 D#30681

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Along with the technology, safety, and styling enhancements offered on the re-designed Buick Regal and Regal GS, is the newly available advanced all-wheeldrive. While those in the Snowbelt, and perhaps many further south this winter, associate all-wheeldrive vehicles with wintery weather, the Regal’s on-demand automatic AWD system is designed to help provide better control in all weather and road conditions, including dry surfaces. AWD is available on all 2014 Regal models equipped with the new 2.0-litre turbo engine that produces a refined 259 hp and 295 pound-feet of torque. The Regal is the fourth Buick in the current lineup to offer AWD, alongside Enclave, Encore, and LaCrosse. Using a system that can distribute power both front to rear and side-to-side, the Regal is able to shift torque to the wheels based on vehicle data and driver input. When trekking through snow and icy conditions better control is achieved through improved traction and stability with drive to all four wheels. The same ideas are applied during spirited driving and even emergency maneuvers on dry or wet pavement. With the ability to transfer power to the rear, the Regal AWD is not depending on the front wheels to do it all. This, combined with HiPer Strut front suspension, results in enhanced control from less torque steer and understeer when the driver needs traction the most, such as exiting a corner. An active Haldex module directs drive to the rear wheels. This system uses an electronic limited slip differential, or eLSD, which can rapidly shift torque between the two rear wheels to make the

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Advertising Sales Manager Kamloops This Week a division of Aberdeen Publishing in beautiful Kamloops, BC. has an opening for an Advertising Sales Manager. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll join a high-energy sales team focused on delivering quality customer service to our clients and you will play an active role in that dynamic team. As Advertising Sales Manager you would be responsible for the following: s ,EADING DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS s )MPLEMENTING REVENUE INITIATIVES AND SALES STRATEGIES s -AINTAINING STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH EXISTING CLIENTS s $EVELOPING NEW ACCOUNTS s #OACHING STAFF THROUGH THEIR SUCCESS s 0ROVIDING SUPERIOR SALES LEADERSHIP Desired Skills and Experience This is a full-time permanent position ideal for someone who is: s 0ASSIONATE ABOUT SALES AND ADVERTISING s 0ROVEN IN 3ALES -ANAGEMENT AT LEAST YEARS s 3TRONG IN GUIDING DEVELOPMENT AND MOTIVATING STAFF s %NERGETIC AND DRIVEN REGARDLESS OF OBSTACLES s -OTIVATED BY SUCCESS s !DAPTABLE AND A CREATIVE THINKER Kamloops This Week is a company dedicated to their employee. We offer a competitive compensation and beneďŹ ts package and offer a career ďŹ lled with growth and success! Please send resumes to: Kelly Hall, Publisher Kamloops This Week " $ALHOUSIE $RIVE +AMLOOPS "# 6 # 0 publisher@kamloopsthisweek.com We thank all applicants; only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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KAMLOOPS based specialty lumber and panelized home company requires driver with hiab certification and experience, must have US border crossing experience as well, professional attitude, class 1 driver licence, clean abstract and physically fit. Send resume to dbaxter@troutcreekenterprises.com or fax to 250-314-1105

Only those of interest will be contacted.

We require long and short haul US capable drivers. We are an Okanagan based company with dedicated suppliers and customers and require drivers to fill their orders. Our short haul drivers primarily service the US northwestern with dedicated runs available and are home regularly, our long hauls drivers service the southwestern US and are home on a weekly basis for resets. We offer: Dedicated Tractors, US Medical Coverage, Company Cell phones, Direct deposit pay with no holdbacks. Dedicated lanes. Rider Policy. All we need from you is US capabilities, border crossing experience and a professional attitude, Class 1 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and a clean abstract and are physically fit. Please fax or email your resume and abstract with US drivers in subject line to 250-546-0600 or email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phones calls or walk inâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s please.

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group of Companies requires Highway linehaul Owner Operators based in our Kamloops terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving experience/ training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneďŹ ts package.

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract & details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com Call 604-968-5488 Fax: 604-587-9889

Reporting to the Manager of Finance, the Manager of Payroll, as a key member of the Finance Team, is responsible for the efficient operation of payroll and benefits systems for 1000+ staff and for performing various accounting analysis and reconciliations, including, but not limited to, payroll operations. With the assistance of payroll clerks, the incumbent will be responsible for the preparation and distribution of payroll for all teaching and non-teaching personnel, ensuring that all regulatory and contractual requirements relating to payroll and benefits are maintained. Experience with automation of payroll processes such as electronic timesheets and/or payroll experience in a school district environment would be considered an asset. The successful applicant will possess the following qualifications: â&#x20AC;˘ CPA Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation, accounting knowledge, several years progressive experience in managing large, complex computerized payroll and benefits systems, supervision of payroll staff and integration of payroll and HR functions; or a comparable combination of education, training and experience. For a further detailed job description, please visit the Make a Future website at www.makeafuture.ca. Interested individuals are invited to submit a cover letter, resume and all supporting documentation by MARCH 21, 2014 by noon. All applications must be emailed to apply@sd83.bc.ca or faxed 250-832-3751. For further information, please contact Kyle Cormier, Director of Human Resources at (250) 804-7841. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. School District No. 83 (North Okanagan Shuswap) is an equal opportunity employer.

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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.

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8:30am-4:00pm $70 Pre-register by phoning 250-554-9762

Driver to deliver Province newspapers to 4 stops in Logan Lake...Esso, Highland Valley Food, Petro Can and IDA. Pickup at Lac Le Jeune turnoff rest area at approx. 5am. Takes approx 1/2 hour to deliver. $25.00 per day. Call Dale 1-888-635-2296 To start immediately!

Looking for nursery workers Mon-Sat 8-10hr per day transportation provided Call 250319-7263 or fax 250-554-2604

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

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Company Drivers Excellent pay â&#x20AC;˘ great benefits â&#x20AC;˘ safety equipment â&#x20AC;˘ regional petroleum and dry bulk pneumatic hauling in BC interior Please send your resume to: Mark Davy Fax: 888-746-2297 E-mail: canrecruiting@trimac.com Phone: 866-487-4622

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Truck Driver Training

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Manager of Payroll

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

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

KPMG EnterpriseTM

The North Okanagan-Shuswap School District invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Manager of Payroll. This is a full time Management Professional position offering a competitive salary and full benefit package.

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KPMG in Kamloops Working with the Managers and Partners, the successful candidate will provide compliance-related to Owner-managed private companies. You will be responsible for a variety of technical, administrative, and support functions, including working with the partner in charge and senior management on accounting and taxation matters. Responsibilities, skills and qualifications:

Air Brakes 16 Hour Course: $100 20 Hour Course: $175

â&#x20AC;˘ Preparing working paper files and income tax returns for personal and corporate clients. â&#x20AC;˘ Maintaining client relationships to ensure accurate and timely completion of returns and financial statements. â&#x20AC;˘ Payroll assistance to clients. â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent written and verbal communication skills allowing effective interaction with staff and clients. â&#x20AC;˘ Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines. â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent computer skills â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Excel, Word, Caseware, Simply Accounting and Quickbooks knowledge would be an asset. â&#x20AC;˘ Strong accounting background. â&#x20AC;˘ Enrollment in an accounting designation a definite asset (CGA, CMA or CPA preferred). Salary to be determined commensurate with qualifications. Please respond by email to sheney@kpmg.ca.

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call 250.828.5104 or visit

Class 1, 2 and 3 Driver Training - Job placement available!

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Help Wanted

AUTO INSURANCE ADVISOR Hub International Barton Insurance is currently seeking experienced Autoplan Agents in Kamloops. We offer exellent benefits with a competitive salary. Applicants need to be self-motivated, team oriented, possess a positive attitude and have a strong belief in customer service. Now is the time to join the Hub Team. Please send your resume to Sharon Larose at Sharon.Larose@hubinternational.com or you can drop it off in person at our Sahali Mall location, next to Bold Pizza and Target. Contact phone # is 250-372-0626.

Employment

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Medical/Dental

EI CLAIM denied? Need help? 22yrs exp as EI officer. Will prepare, present, reconsiderations & appeals. Call me before requesting reconsideration. Bernie Hughes 1-877581-1122.

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FOOD, LIQUOR & APPLIANCE PRODUCT SAMPLERS

Dental Hygienist required for 2 days a week. E-mail resume, drdex@shaw.ca Fax 250-3765367

Attention all Northern BC Technicians, Servicemen/Lube Men

Need To Get Out Of The House, Talk To People & Create Extra Income?

Mature person to cook and clean wages to be discussed and dependent on experience could lead to possible live in arrangement call (250) 8280218 Clyde at Pacific Chemicals or p.c.i@shaw.ca

Live in mature couple required to manage a 150 unit apartment building on the North Shore. Experience as a residential caretaker would be a definite asset along with general knowledge in bookkeeping and building maintenance/repairs. Please reply in confidence with resume and cover letter to Columbia Property Management, #101 - 388 First Avenue, Kamloops, BC V2C 6W3 or email: info@columbiaproperty.ca

Help Wanted

6405801

Bilingual Chef

Mexican restaurant requires a Spanish-English speaking chef.

EXPERIENCE INFINITE POSSIBILITIES IMW Industries is growing and we want you to grow with us.

Pressure Welders* Engineers Fabricators

*Pressure Welders starting at 30-36$ per hour based on experience.

DATE: TIME: LOCATION: ADDRESS:

HIRING FAIR

Saturday, March 8th, 2014 10:00am - 4:00pm Hampton Inn Chilliwack 8050 Lickman Rd, Chilliwack

Duties: Selection of recipes of authentic Mexican/Salvadoran dishes under the directions of Manager/Owner. Prepare Mexican and Salvadoran dishes using his/her cooking skills. Design of a new Menu and introducing new dishes and improving existing recipes. Estimate order food supplies, ingredients and schedule delivering according to management/owner plan. Supervise staff in charge of food preparation and train them according to the needs established by the manager/owner. Follow the cleaning procedures for kitchen equipment according to health guidlines of the restaurant. Ensure the food and services meet quality control standards. Able to read spanish to prepare recipes. Able to prepare tortillas and pupusas by hand.

As one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, we put the needs of our employees Àrst. We are results and performanceoriented and take pride in celebrating our success with our employees.

Join the premier Murray Auto Group today! And we have too much work! Top pay for 1st,2nd, 3rd year apprentices, journeymen, franchise and box store service and lube man. We have immediate openings for all phases of auto and light truck repair. We offer: consistent full/ heavy workload, Áexible work schedule, medical/ dental, great small town country living, affordable housing and much, more. Up to $1,000 moving allowance.

For a conÀdential interview forward your resume to: Murray GM Merritt Phone 1-888-378-9255 Fax 1-250-378-4625

Email resume to Quilas Restaurant

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6404908

quilaskamloops@gmail.com

Hiring RNs

Try part-time work as a contract Food Demonstrator 4 - 8 days a month in Kamloops grocery, drug, and department stores. Job Description: You must be a go-getter able to work on your own who enjoys talking to people & doing basic cooking. Great for men & women, seniors, retirees & mature adults. Availability: contracts would consist of 2-3 days on Fri. Sat. and/or Sun. (must be able to work all 3 days) from 11-5 or 6. Requirements: • Fully ﬂuent in English • Able to stand 6-7 hr.day • Own a car to carry supplies • Be well groomed & bondable • Able to carry medium weight equipment into stores. Pay starts at $10.50/hr. Training via DVD at no charge. Call JMP Marketing toll-free at 1-800-991-1989, local #30 JMP Marketing Services BC’s largest demo company since 1979 Now HiringExperienced Servers & Housekeepers for F/T & P/T positions. Apply with resume to 551 - 11th Ave. Kamloops or E: scotts inn@shaw.ca or 250-3729444.

richard@ murraygmmerritt.com

Must be willing to work weekdays, evenings and weekends. Available to start immediately.

If you are not able to attend the hiring fair, please apply online:

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to work 1;1 with medically fragile infants in the Kamloops area. Pediatric experience preferred. Union wages and benefits, paid training and full support provided. Please fax your resume to Debra Leverrier at 1-250-762-9898 or email dleverrier@western.ca

Optometrist’s office requires experienced optician, replies eyemail@shaw.ca Wanted full time dental receptionist for very busy dental practice. Experience with Exan Power Practice an asset. Reply to Box 1443, c/o KTW, 1365B Dalhousie Dr. Kamloops BC V2C 5P6

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.

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

Trades, Technical

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Sheet metal person required for new house construction. Benefit Package and vehicle provided call (250) 378-5104 or copervalley@uniserve.com

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Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Misc. for Sale

Apt/Condos for Sale

Houses For Sale

2 Premium Tim Hortons Brier Tickets, row-9, seats 3+4 $1000250-376-7297 377-8649

Desirable North Shore 55+ Senior build across to mall and all amenities. Secure 1 bed step in shower storage rm new paint in suite laundry and a/c $169,500 (250) 376-3324

4-pc Appliance set (White GE/4yr old fridge/stove/dishwasher/range hood $550 obo (250) 579-5302 jjrain ville47@gmail.com

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

Adjustable bed 37â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 76â&#x20AC;&#x2122; with 2 adjustable & 2 massage motors $425 250 -579-9521 MISC4Sale: Camperette $300, Oak Table Chairs-$400, 2-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg.

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

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Priced to sell 3rd floor spacious 2bdrm walk-in closet 1bth utility rm 5 appl A/C storage rm desirable 55+ senior building across to mall,close to transit & medical $229,000 250-376-3324

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2 Black Angus Bulls and 1 York/Landrace X Boar for sale. (250)546-9766

Relax and unwind with a full body massage for appointment couples welcome (250) 682-1802

Pets

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CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT

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Merchandise for Sale

$100 & Under

374-0462

Workmate work bench $50 (250) 372-8147

Fitness/Exercise

$200 & Under

WE will pay you to exercise!

Frigidaire full size white fridge freezer $150 firm like new. (250) 371-0784/778-471-3440

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Solid oak table $125, China Cabinet $185 Kitchen cabinet set $600 (250) 299-6477 WASHING machine Hot Point,com $375, 4 place dinner setting Blossom Time $900, 250-374-1252

Misc. Wanted Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Estates, Gold & Silver Coins + 778-281-0030 COLLECTOR looking to buy a coin collection. Also looking for coins, bars, medals, ingots from Royal Canadian Mint, Franklin Mint, US Mint & others. Todd 250-864-3521 I make house calls!

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Dufferin Park Very well maintained 9yr old townhome 3bdrm 2bth + family rm C/A, F/P paving stone deck $334,900 (250) 319-6408 SALE OR TRADE For residential property in Kamloops. 2-bed/2 full bath, 945sqft condo in Sun Peaks, g/f, granite, ss appliances, w/d, deck, Skiin-ski out. heated parking/ Storage. rentable. $299,000 no gst. 250 377 1868

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Apt/Condo for Rent 1BDRM. quiet, clean, S. Shore apt. $675/mo. incl. heat, free laundry covered prking .NS, NP.573-2625 /778-220-4142 2bdrm Downtown clean bright a/c, n/s, n/p elevator, suitable for senior or retiree adult building ref req $1100 inc hydro 250-819-2761 Avail Apr 1st

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343 Nicola Street 1bdrm and bachelor suites starting @$645 per month includes utilities adult building no pets no smoking 1 year lease

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#9-1285 14th Street 2bd, 2bth, level entry, full bsmt. Move-in ready, hardwood floors, laundry up, updated kitchen/eating area, 4pce enst. Lg pantry, shelving & workshop in full bsmt. C/A, hi-effic furnace, new HW. RV prk avail. $274,500 Owner, 250-461-7134 Kijiji Ad ID 560686997

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

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Transportation

Legal

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

Auto Financing

Cars - Domestic

Recreational/Sale

Trucks & Vans

Legal Notices

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

Lakefront Heffley Lake 3bdrm f/s, w/d no pets, n/s $1200+util Avail now (250) 578-7529 Lower Sahali 6 bdrm $2000 or 5bdrm $2300 near TRU & hospital, w/d + util 250-372-3338, 819-3338. New 2bdrm, N Shore, W/D, n/s, n/p, prkg, quiet area. Prof cple. Ref req. $1250/mo Avail now 250-376-1421

1984 Chevy Short Box. $3500 obo (250) 320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg. Must See!

If anyone from the estate of Margaret Miller and or additionally if there is anyone else who has interest in the property at #10 1720 Westsyde Rd. Could you please contact Barbra Webster Manager - Warren’s Mobile Home park (250) 376-0583

FOR RENT, one of the best 2 bedroom condos at Riverbend Seniors Community. Condo has 2 balconies, all appliances overlooking the Thompson River. Facility amenities include fitness room, dining room, library, theatre room, community garden. Optional services - housekeeping, laundry & meals.Pet Friendly. Furnished or Unfurnished. $1900 (250) 376-2688

Nicola Place Apartments. 2 bdrm. Avail Feb 1st. Clean, bright & secure building. Onsite parking. A/C Newly upgraded. On-site manager. Walking distance to downtown & bus stops. Suitable for retirees or seniors. NS, NP. Refs Req’d. 250-372-9944.

NORTH SHORE

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

Bed & Breakfast BC Best Buy Classified’s Place your classified ad in over 71 Papers across BC. Call 250-371-4949 for more information

Commercial/ Industrial

COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY

FOR LEASE £]£ääÊÃµ°vÌ°ÊUÊÓÊ >ÞÃ Ó]ÇääÊÃµ°vÌ°ÊÊ«>Ûi`]Êvi Vi`]Ê } Ìi`ÊV « Õ `° ÎÓäÊÃµ°vÌ°Ê iâ> iÊ ÃÌ ÀiÊvÀ ÌÊ vwVi]ÊV i> Ê LÕ ` }° 1,600/MO + GST

CALL 250-376-8542/ 250-319-6054

Duplex / 4 Plex 2bdrm close to all amen. w/d, n/s, n/p all util incl $900 250314-6602 or 250-682-4648 3bdrm North Kam, basement $1350 per/mnt + util n/p w/d hk/up (250) 371-7774

Homes for Rent

Run until sold

2012 Kia Optima LX 41,000 km, senior owned, like new. No accidents or door dings. $16,800 firm. 778 257 9000

Small 1bdrm 800sq ft house must have 4whdr or all whl drv mature sing person, no dogs horse welcome 15miles north east of Kamloops $500 ref req Avail now (250) 573-3921

Cars - Sports & Imports 05 SI Civic 152,000km 5spd manual new winters loaded $6500 (250) 571-0316

‘05, 38’ RV 2 slides, sleeps 6 winter pkg, fully loaded, $26,900. 250-376-1655

Townhouses 3brm 3bth Valleyview pet neg, $1300 close to school and shopping. Avail Immediately 250-374-5586 /371-0206 Level entry town house 2400sq ft 3bdrm 3bth dbl gar, 5appl n/s, n/p Aberdeen $1700 (250) 253-5600

TOWNHOUSES Best Value In Town

NORTH SHORE *Bright, clean & Spacious 2&3 bedrooms *Big storage rooms *Laundry Facilities *Close to park, shopping & bus stop

2bdrm Down town fenced yrd 5 appl. N/P, N/S $1250 Avail aft Mar 15 (250) 319-4062 2 Bdrm n/p/s RV parking, newly reno’d $1000mo+ dd unfin basement 250-828-0740 3bdrm cls to everything North Shore f/s, n/s/p $1100+util +ref 250-376-0113 4 Bdrm a/c Lower Sahali, close to Tru/shop $1550mo ref’s req’d 250-372-7695 ApprovedFurnishedExec/Crew 5bdr 2ba W.End HOME n/s/p 2800.up 250-377-0377 lv msg

Antiques / Classics

Down Town renovated 2bdrm lrg liv rm, f/s, n/p, n/s, ref, $1200 (250) 828-0740

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

PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED

318-4321

lilacgardens1@gmail.com NO PETS

Transportation

‘07 Dodge Calibre, 4 door 72000km, a/c, silver, exc cond $8000obo 778-472-1981 2004 Pacifica Chrysler very good cond. $4500 ph Gene 371-2855 family car seats 6

2004 Dodge Caravan. 140k 3.3L, trans r’blt @ 75k. 1-owner, $4800 obo 250-376-7255 NEW LEER Truck Canopy. White. $750 1(250) 523-2350 (Logan Lake)

CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT

374-0462

Sport Utility Vehicle Jeep YJ 4x4 1987 restored, 6cyl 5sp, lifted, 33”tires on Eagle Rims, 10,000 lb Winch, over $12,000 invested asking $9500 (250) 828-0931

Cars - Domestic

1996 GMC Suburban good shape runs great $3800obo Call (250) 571-2107

Scrap Car Removal

Recreational/Sale

Shared Accommodation

Suites, Lower

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

1984 Yamaha Virago motorcycle.Excel/cond $3500obo 250320-5194(after6pm orlvmsg)

DALLAS furn bdrm in Mobile home. Quiet working person n/s/p $390 828-1681,573-6086 DOWNTOWN Motel Kitchenette units $750-$950 per month util included. TV and local telephone also included 250-372-7761

1BDRM 1 person, incl util,cable,intnet,4appls np/ns, avail now $800, 250-320-5378 1BDRM Aberdeen, fully furn. Satt & util incl. NP/NS Avail immed.$850/mo 250-314-1011 1Bdrm suite Brock N/P N/S incl util $600/mth avail Apr 1st 250-554-9921/250-376-9048 2BDRM large N/S N/P Close to schools Working person pref’d $900 incl util 819-3368 Brock close to schools 2Bdrm n/s/p $950mo avail now, 250682-3199, 250-376-7869 Cumfy 1bdrm. Close to University, Hospital. Perfect for student or quiet person. Excellent Location. ns/np Call now (250) 299-6477 Daylight 2 bdrm Dallas area n/p, n/s, 5appl, util incl $1400 prefer senior (250) 574-3449 Lg 1 bdrm Westsyde, aprox 950sq ft, private ent, $850mo incl util, ldry, cable, pvr, wi-fi, n/s/p, avail immed, ref’s req’d call John 250-319-9641 N.SHORE ab/grnd 1bdrm incl f/s/w/d, util, ns/np. For mature quiet person! $850 376-0856

Call: 250-371-4949

Motorcycles

Rooms for Rent

12kms from Savona - Shared MobileHome.Smokers ok $450 /mo. inclds utils 250-373-0047 Male seeking roommate Westsyde Furn. Close to bus $550/mo util incl. 250-5798193 Cell 250-572-1048

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)

1986 GMC 4x4 1/2 ton v8 auto $3000 phone between 5pm & 8:30pm ONLY 250-377-8702

Cars - Domestic 6390711

Boats 2007 Sea Doo Speed Boat, 4 Seater.$15,000obo Call 250320-5194 (after 6pm)or lv msg

Adult Escorts

1ST CHOICE

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

Call 24/7

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250-572-3623 Attractive fun, blond provides full body massages and more. Ph 250-376-5319 9am-11pm

8ft Rebel boat seat anchor and oars perfect 1 person fly fishing boat $800 579-9097

First Class Escorts 250-8511777 New name, new website, new management. Previously Curves of Brazil. Now hiring we are busy. No texting!

Cars - Domestic

2004 Lexington motor home well equipped new tires like new only 36000 miles call $35,000 obo 250 573 2332 26’ pull type 1999 Mallard trailer slps 6, lrg awning, a/c , solar panel + extras $8,200 (250) 376-6918

2008 Ford Taurus SEL Lded Exc Cond. V-6 ,Leather heated pwr seats, auto sunroof, dual temp controls, 4 summer and 4 winter tires all on rims. Asking $6000 OBO. 376-4466

RUN UNTIL SOLD

ALL WE DO IS DISCOUNT!

Complete Trailer with EZ load, boat, all gear new 4hp merc motor, $10,500 (250) 374-0507

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

Run Till Rented “Read All About It” 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)

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THE DEAL BEATERS! 14136A 2009 JEEP PATRIOT......................... $12,900 U7328A 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LTD.... $15,900 U7325 2010 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT ......... $19,900 14024Z 2003 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY ......... $21,900 U7350 2008 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED ... $20,900 U7349 2009 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED ... $21,900 13254B 2005 DODGE RAM 3500 ................ $24,900 14099A 2010 RAM 1500 CREW 4X4............. $24,900 U7352 2013 DODGE CARAVAN SXT ............ $24,900 U7353 2013 JEEP COMPASS 4X4 ................ $24,900 A7344 2013 DODGE JOURNEY SXT............ $25,900 13377BA 2008 RAM 3500 MEGA CAB ............ $35,900 VIEW OUR ENTIRE INVENTORY ONLINE AT WWW.KAMLOOPSDODGE.COM

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