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Expect gas prices to rise through summer By Cam Fortems STAFF REPORTER

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Constrained supply along with demand from summer driving means gasoline prices aren’t going down any time soon. In fact, the founder of GasBuddy.com predicts prices at the pump could move another 10 cents a litre higher this summer. On Thursday, April 24, the price per litre hit $1.40 in the city, a jump of 20 cents a litre in a week. The low was $1.33 at Costco. “We’re at a record in B.C. for April,” said GasBuddy founder and analyst Jason Toews. “For gasoline, we’ve never seen prices his high.” The all-time high in Kamloops was set in the fall of 2008 — in the midst of a federal election — when gasoline shot up to $1.50 a litre. Back then, some candidates were blaming the federal Conservative government. Six years later, KamloopsThompson-Cariboo Conservative MP Cathy McLeod, who was in the midst of her first election back then, said regulating prices is within the jurisdiction of the provinces. It is done in some Atlantic provinces without much effect. “We reduced the GST,” she said. “Our government, unlike the opposition, won’t put a carbon tax on.”

‘We reduced the GST. Our government, unlike the opposition, won’t put a carbon tax on.’ — Kamloops MP Cathy McLeod on noting regulating gas prices is the domain of the provinces McLeod noted that about seven cents on the current price represents the provincial carbon tax. That tax was offset by lower income taxes. The MP said her Conservative government also expanded powers of the Competition Bureau to look at allegations of price-fixing. New Democrat candidate Michael Crawford called for more regulation back when prices were at $1.50. Today, he said Canada needs a national energy plan — one that will ensure selfsufficiency and move the coun-

try to sustainability by developing renewable resources. “We’re shipping bitumen to Texas and it will be refined there,” Crawford said. “Where will it go from there? We’re providing oil to the U.S. so they can be [gasoline] exporters.” Crawford also said the Competition Bureau needs to look at price spikes and potential gouging. One significant difference from 2008, however, is the price of oil. Back then, it was about $150 a barrel; today, it is slightly more than $100. Toews said oil is not driving gasoline prices. Rather, it is seasonal, pent-up demand and a lower Canadian dollar. “We had a pretty bad winter in most parts of Canada . . . “Most people were hunkered down. Once the weather turns nicer, we start driving more. The demand for gasoline is higher than anticipated by refiners, causing a short-term supply issue,” he said. Toews predicts prices will rise another 10 cents a litre, likely about 10 days before the Victoria Day long weekend, and remain high through the summer. For now, city residents are getting a relatively good deal. “In the rest of B.C., gas prices are quite a bit higher,” Toews said of the provincial average of $1.43 per litre. “Vancouver [at $1.50 per litre] is the second-highest in the country behind Montreal.”

Prices at the pump rose to about $1.40 per litre this week, the highest since the record-setting $1.50-per-litre figures that haunted Kamloops drivers in 2008. While the price of a barrel of oil is far below what it was selling for in 2008, other factors are being blamed for the latest hike in the cost of driving. Dave Eagles/KTW

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17th Annual Boogie the Bridge On Sunday, April 27 the 17th Annual CFJC-TV Boogie the Bridge, will begin and end in the downtown core of Kamloops with proceeds going to local charities. Boogie the Bridge is a great event for all types of runners from competitive to recreational to beginners, it remains true to its origins. The events starts with the 21 km runners at 8:30 am follow by the Mini-Boogie, a 1 km route for children under 9, are able to participate in this fun filled shorter version of what their parents are participating in for the 5km or 10 km route. From seasoned runners to beginners, it is a great event to get out and enjoy Kamloops' thriving community spirit. Boogie has local entertainment along the route of the annual walk-run all the way to the finish line. Boogie participants can also show their race bibs to bus drivers and receive free rides on local transit on race day! Boogie the Bridge Society would like to acknowledge and to send a special â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank Youâ&#x20AC;? to the North Shore residents for their continuous support with this event.

The 17th Annual Boogie the Bridge is this Sunday, April 27.

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Public Hearing Apr 29, 7 pm Council Workshop May 6, 9 am Regular Council Meeting May 6, 1:30 pm Public Hearing May 6, 7 pm Urban Agriculture & Food Systems Advisory Committee May 8, 11 am DES Boardroom Regular Council Meeting May 13, 1:30 pm Public Hearing May 13, 7 pm KAMPLAN Advisory Committee May 15, 3 pm DES Boardroom Regular City Council meetings are broadcast on Shaw Cable as follows: Thurs and Sat at 11 am and Sun at 7 pm. Council meetings can also be viewed online at: kamloops.ca/webcast.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III Competition No. 03-26/14 Closing: May 1, 2014 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator - Training Opportunity Competition No. 03-27/14 Closing: May 1, 2014 Office Services Clerk - PWU Competition No. 03-28/14 Closing: May 1, 2014 Applications are being accepted for the following management positions: Energy Management Coordinator (Temporary) Competition No. 05-07/14 Closing: May 1, 2014 Community Planning Supervisor Competition No. 04-15/14 Closing: May 1, 2014 Human Resources: 250-828-3439 kamloops.ca/careers

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Road Markings The annual Spring Line Painting Program is in effect until approx. July 1. Motorists are reminded that driving over newly painted lines or markings is

Applications are being accepted for the following union positions:

Road Closure ~ 1st Ave/ Lansdowne St / Lorne Street The City will be doing construction until July 15, 2014 at the intersection of Victoria St/1st Ave and Lansdowne/Lorne St, installing a new full movement traffic signal and extending the streetscape design from Lorne St which was constructed last year. The construction will affect normal operations of the intersections in all directions and will be in effect 24 hours a day until the completion of the work. Motorists should expect delays when driving in the area. Please use caution when driving in the vicinity and obey all traffic control personnel, signs and devices. The City of Kamloops appreciates the cooperation of all motorists. Inquires can be made at 250-828-3461.

Road Closures ~ Boogie the Bridge Motorists are advised that there will be temporary road closures in the following areas on Sun, Apr 27 between 6 am and 2 pm to accommodate for 17th Annual CFJC-TV Boogie: t 7JDUPSJB 4U CFUXFFO TU UI "WFT t TU OE SE UI "WFT CFUXFFO Seymour St. & Lansdowne St. t *OTJEF USBWFM MBOFT PG 7JDUPSJB 4U 8 t *OTJEF USBWFM MBOFT PG UIF 0WFSMBOEFS Bridge Motorists are strongly recommended to use the Halston Bridge to avoid delays as traffic patterns will be modified for the event. Please use caution when driving in the vicinity and obey all traffic control devices and traffic control people. The City of Kamloops appreciates your cooperation. For further information please call 828-3815.

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More time for enterprising smuggler By Tim Petruk

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A Vernon man who smuggled nearly 20 grams of cocaine into Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre through his own back door will have three months tacked onto his jail term. Robert Alex Zukowsky pleaded guilty in Kamloops provincial court on Thursday, April 24, to one count of possession of a controlled substance. Federal Crown prosecutor Anthony Varesi said Zukowsky was at KRCC on Feb. 3, 2013, serving a jail term for a driving offence, when a confiden-

tial informant told prison staff the 35-year-old was in possession of a large amount of cocaine. “An officer at KRCC received information the accused had brought drugs into the jail,” Varesi said. “The contraband had been, quote, hooped — i.e., hidden in the accused’s anal region.” Court heard Zukowsky, who has a lengthy criminal history with 28 convictions, turned over the coke — 19.4 grams in all — as soon as officers approached him to ask about it. Defence lawyer Jeremy Jensen said his client wasn’t selling the cocaine and noted Zukowsky was sentenced to 18

days in segregation following an institutional hearing for the same offence. “It’s the toughest jail you can serve,” he said. “This is really Round 2 of punishment for this offence.” Zukowsky apologized to the court. “It was stupid,” he said. “I never meant to bring them in. I was just scared and it happened. “I was on a relapse.” Kamloops provincial court Judge Len Marchand handed Zukowsky a four-month jail term, to be served concurrently with the one that is set to expire next month, leaving him three months of new time.

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Day of Mourning ceremony set for Monday The Kamloops and District Labour Council is hosting a Day of Mourning ceremony to acknowledge and remember all workers killed and injured on the job. The public event will take place on Monday, April 28, at 6 p.m. in St. Andrews on the Square, at the corner of Seymour Street and Second Avenue in downtown Kamloops. The hour-long Day of

Mourning ceremony will feature guest speakers and refreshments, Last year, 128 British Columbians were killed on the job. “Most workplace deaths were preventable,” said Kamloops & District Labour Council president Peter Kerek. “Workers are too often told to continue working in hazardous situations rather than taking the safest possible route to getting the job done.”

As for the leading cause of workplace death in Canada in 2012? “It’s hard to believe that, of all things, asbestos exposure was the leading cause of workplace death in Canada in 2012, killing 407,” Kerek said. “Exposure to asbestos doesn’t happen by accident. It happens through negligence. “Yet, Canadian governments are so reluctant to bring law and order to workplace crimes when

the perpetrator is an employer. “Sure, we have the Westray Act, which allows employers to be prosecuted criminally for workplace deaths, but then you have the Burns Lake explosion, where investigators find all excuses to make sure there’s not going to be any charges.” Since the inception of the Westray Act 10 years ago, there have been roughly 10,000 workplace deaths, Kerek said,

but only one conviction. April 28 is the International Day of Mourning as recognized by the United Nations and the International Labour Organization. Every year, Kerek said, approximately 1,000 Canadians lose their lives on the job or from work-related disease, thousands more suffer debilitating injuries and hundreds of thousands more are injured in largely preventable accidents and incidents of workplace neglect.

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The Medical Arts Health Research Group has a limited number of openings available for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms to participate in a clinical-research study in Kamloops. COPD is a progressive long-term lung disease and often includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema or both. Over time, COPD slowly damages a person’s airway by partially blocking it with mucus or swollen tissue. This makes it extremely difficult to move air in and out of the lungs. Symptoms of COPD include a long-lasting cough, coughing up mucus and being short of breath, all of which can make daily tasks challenging. The Medical Arts Health Research Group has been conducting clinical research into a wide variety of health issues and diseases in Thompson, Okanagan and Greater Vancouver regions. It has partnered with Kamloops Dr. Miranda Du Preez, but study participants do not have to be a patient of Du Preez. To find out if you qualify for this or other studies, or for further information, call the Medical Arts Health Research Group at 1-888-4904320 or email copd@ healthresearch.ca.

2141 steaming to city council meeting next month By Dale Bass

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City council will hear next month about the progress of restoration to the Heritage Steam Train 2141. Brian Kelly, a member of the Kamloops Heritage Railway Society, said all the experts have taken a look and declared the project not as severe as was first thought. “There were no surprises, Kelly said. “Nothing drastic found so, now, it has to be put back together.” It’s still been a costly venture for the society, Kelly said. But, he noted, the board decided that, with the engine apart and many parts definitely showing their age, the smart thing to do would be to hire those same experts

to come in and replace items like the tubes and the firebox brick. “I’ve told people it’s like dismantling your car engine and taking it down to the block to replace a part,” Kelly said. “There’s no sense putting it back together with old parts that won’t last much longer anyhow.” Kelly isn’t able to discuss the cost yet because some of the bills haven’t been received and the board wants council to first hear the news.

However, Kelly said, the society has been given some reduced costs because it is restoring a piece of train history. The society took on the work when Transport Canada told the society it needed to do repairs to be given approval to hit the rails. Since then, the train has been parked in the shop near Pioneer Park while members started fundraising to pay for the work. Kelly said fundraising has gone well; some people have given cash while others have donated train-related memorabilia for him to sell in his store, Kelly’s Caboose. Some of those items will also be for sale at the upcoming National Model Railway Association’s Pacific Northwest model-train meet on Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3, at Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers Way.

With a month to go until Bike to Work Week, organizers are encouraging new cyclists to strap on the training wheels and sign up. Co-ordinator Kyrstal Kehoe said the goal is to see 1,250 participants turn out for the seventh annual celebration of the two-wheeled commute. Last year, 918 people took part. Rather than attracting seasoned commuters, Kehoe said the focus this year is on those people who haven’t before tried ditching the car or bus. “People often already own a bike for recreational activities and have never thought of biking to work,” she said. “Bike to Work Week wants to show people that biking to work is fun, healthy and easier than they think.” This year’s Bike to Work Week runs from May 26 to June 1. As part of this year’s event, organizers are again planning celebration stations around the city, where cyclists and stop for snacks and to enter contests for bikerelated prizes. A wrap-up barbecue is planned for Friday, May 30, at the end of the work day. Registration is now open online at biketowork.ca/kamloops. Organizers are also seeking volunteers, who can also sign up on the website.

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LOCAL NEWS Interior Vault will once again be packed to the rafters with donated food this weekend as the annual Kamloops Food Bank’s Rotary Spring Food Drive is held. Previous food drives have seen (near left) Rayne Atkins of the Kamloops Black Maria air cadet squadron help out and (far left) Lynda MacKenzie (Rotary Daybreak), Bernadette Siracky (Kamloops Food Bank executive director) and Kari Benton (former Kamloops Food Bank event and fundraising co-ordinator) marvel at the city’s generosity. KTW file photos

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It’s as easy as picking a few cans and boxes out of the cupboard, putting them in a bag and walking to the front door. For many, though, the Kamloops Food Bank’s Rotary Spring Food Drive is a chance to do more. “It’s turned into an event unto itself,” said Bernadette Siracky, the food bank’s executive director. “People look for their bags. They look to be involved. We have corporate teams, hockey teams, we have cubs and scouts and some of everything

really coming to help us sort [food]. “We didn’t anticipate that with out first food drive.” The spring food drive takes place on Saturday, April 26. KTW readers should already have their yellow food drive bags, delivered with Tuesday’s paper. If you don’t have a bag, they’re available at any Cooper’s Foods location, at Save-On-Foods and at Aberdeen Gas Services. To participate, fill the bag with non-perishable items and leave it on your doorstep before 9 a.m. Volunteers from the

city’s five Rotary clubs, as well as the Rotaract and Interact clubs, will come by to scoop up the donations. All food collected — usually more than 60,000 pounds — goes to Interior Vaults at 611 Athabasca St. for sorting. Siracky said members of the public are encouraged to drop in and help with the sorting effort, with no advanced sign-up needed. “Just drop on by,” she said. “Come and sort food for half an hour, come and see what it’s all about and just witness compassion in action.”

Siracky encourages parents to have their children help them fill up their bags. “It’s such an easy way for people to start teaching their kids about compassion and generosity and service and giving back,” she said. “It’s positive, it’s fun, it’s easy. People can fill the bags with their kids at home.” As for what to put in the bags, there are plenty of options. Staples include canned soup, peanut butter and tinned tuna, but other non-perishable goods are equally welcome. “Baby food, pet food,

anything you have in your cupboards we give out,” Siracky said. “Snacks are nice. We give out snacks here. Anything you feed your family we give out here, and we’re grateful for it.” The food bank runs its food drive twice a year

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HE RENEWAL OF OUR city’s OCP is underway. For those wondering what I’m talking about, the OCP (Official Community Plan) is the city’s overarching plan that sets long-term, high-level priorities. Every B.C. municipality is required to complete and renew its OCP on a regular basis. An OCP committee was established earlier this year representing a variety of interests and expertise from across the city. By the time this column is published, the committee will have had three preliminary meetings in what will be a two-year process. These meetings are open to the public and dates are posted online at kamloops.ca. I am honoured to be one of two councillors sitting on the OCP committee, whose members are a great group of people, all of whom are very excited about the process ahead of us. The Local Government Act is a bit dry, so I’ll use the definition found on Wikipedia, which is a bit more inspired: “In Canada, an official community plan is a comprehensive plan created by an incorporated municipality which dictates public policy in terms of transportation, utilities, land use, recreation and housing. OCPs typically encompass large geographical areas, a broad range of topics and cover a long-term time horizon. The process of creating an OCP is today often referred to as a Community Visioning.” So far, the OCP committee has

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focused on background information and studying how high-level plans like this are refined by urban planners. One of the first tasks of this committee will be developing a publicengagement strategy to gather input, general ideas and vision from the wider community. This city council term has been quite an amazing one so far. We’ve replaced longstanding chief administrative officer Randy Diehl with our new CAO, David Trawin; we’ve secured bids for the BC Seniors Games and the Brier curling championship; and we’ve ratified myriad plans, including the transit future, parks master, pedestrian master, trails master, airshed management, commercial agriculture and public engagement plans. Despite all of this, renewal of the Official Community Plan is, in my mind, the most exciting endeavour. In 2010, the city completed the Sustainable Kamloops Plan, which contains a significant number of goals to increase our community’s resilience.

A significant exercise of this OCP-renewal process will be integrating goals of the Sustainable Kamloops Plan into the OCP. The OCP renewal is an opportunity for us all to think big. No idea will be ridiculed and “blue-sky thinking” will be encouraged throughout the process. Input sessions will be established soon and I highly recommend taking advantage of the opportunity to let the committee know what will make Kamloops even better than it is today. Some examples of big questions one might consider: • What aspects of the community make our lives most enjoyable and fulfilling? How can we ensure they are maintained and/or increased? • What factors beyond our city’s borders must we consider over the next 10 years? 100 years? • Is “Canada’s Tournament Capital” still the best slogan to represent our city? Why? Why not? Is there a better option? • How can the city’s transportation systems be improved? • Should we continue our enhanced focus on parks and recreation? • On what economic factors do we need to focus our attention? When the first OCP-input sessions are scheduled over the next few months, I would very much recommend making the time to attend. Donovan Grube Cavers is a Kamloops city councillor. Kamloops council members write here monthly. dcavers@kamloops.ca

Put pupils first in school budgets School district budgeting isn’t just about addition and subtraction — it takes some seriously advanced mathematics. B.C. has 60 school districts dealing with similar issues and a lot of trustees brainstorming. Unfortunately, it takes a lot of nickels and dimes to dent a multimillion-dollar shortfall. Public education is underfunded but, at the same time, throwing money at the problem can only do so much. We need restraint, flexibility and creativity. We all have our fond or not-so-fond memories of how school used to be back in the old days. Times have changed. Cities have sprawled, families are smaller, students live farther apart, enrolment has declined and, for all those reasons, education can’t be delivered with the same economies of scale. It’s frustrating, during budget time, to talk in terms of “delivery of education” when schools do infinitely more. They’re about interactions and friendships, life lessons, achievement and growth. They’re places to pursue hobbies and interests, arts and culture, sports and recreation. They’re libraries, day cares, hangouts. They must continue to be all of these things. As school boards balance their books, children must be the first consideration and we trust they will be. And things will turn out OK. Pupils can handle dog-eared textbooks, outdated computers, long bus rides and occasional gaps in supervision. Kids are tough and they’ll accept school for what it is. We need to be tough, too — suffer these cuts if we must and, no matter what, never stop teaching, challenging and engaging our kids.

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Ajax approval like going back to the future

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Re: Column: BASS: You deserve to know how your money is being spent:

“The thing is it is our money being spent and we should not need to file FOI requests, the information should be available for anyone to see.” — posted by Judy “Good article, Dale. “Please keep on filing FOI requests. They need to know someone is paying attention.” — posted by Lyman Duff

Re: Story: Drinking up the difference when a pint ain’t a pint:

“Remember the beer glasses with the tide line? “Perhaps we need that former standard reinvoked to protect the consumers . . . ” — posted by Mike

Re: Story: Teen taken to hospital after hit in crosswalk:

“There is no reason why this should have happened. “This is why I think we need to start testing senior drivers more frequently to make sure they’re able to drive safely.” — posted by Twelfthnight

Editor, I read a letter to KTW captioned Remember the Afton open-pit operation? with disappointment. I found myself imagining a letter to the editor of a newspaper in my hometown, Vancouver — a letter written in, say, April 1974 and called: Remember the Sawmills? It would include the writer saying: “.... Did you know that back in the 1940s and 1950s False Creek was filled with heavy industry, including sawmills and beehive burners?” And, lamenting the fact that some people didn’t want to see new and improved, or, as KGHM prefers, world class sawmills and beehive burners ringing False

Creek in the 1970s and beyond. Yes — too bad Vancouver decided to move all that heavy industry out of False Creek and eventually stage a worlds fair in that spot, when they could have gone back to the future with world-class heavy industry, sawmills and beehive burners using “today’s technology”. News flash — open-pit mines, including “world class” open-pit mines using today’s mining technologies, still mean what they’ve always meant: blasting holes in the ground, excavating the blasted material, crushing the ore and concentrating the minerals, storing the waste rock and creating massive toxic tailing ponds. And, as a bonus, they make a great

deal of noise and belch toxic particulate matter into the air. And we — the people of Kamloops — can have all this right on our doorstep, for 25 or more years into the future, if only we dream a little. What a vision for our city — what a deal! No, it is not a world fair but KGHM assures us it will be “world class.” The people of Kamloops have a better vision for their city in 2014, like being the Tournament Capital, rather than going back to this future. Patrick Grant Kamloops

Wolves should not be culled, naturally control own population Editor: Regarding the Fish Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch’s plan for a wolf cull, we feel compelled to write to you and express disappointment to see it is now being implemented. This proposed cull is unwise and is an ill-conceived idea. Furthermore, we are shocked to learn about 1,300 wolves are killed annually. The rationale being given is that wolf populations have been increasing due to the apparent increase in the number of prey species. While species such as deer may be on the rise, this is a result of other factors like clear cutting or climate change. With regard to elk and caribou reductions, studies attribute environmental habi-

tat degradation as the cause. Our attempts to control the resulting rise of predatory species by culling them is foolish and simplistic and could result in increased problems regarding the general self-governing system of natural controls. Predatory animals such as wolves thin out the older and sicker animals with an increase in overall health of the population by helping keep the numbers in check. It also reduces the negative effects that large numbers of herbivores have on local vegetation as was witnessed in Banff, Jasper, Yellowstone and other large parks from previous culling efforts. Wolves, in particular, are self regulating, controlling their population and essentially maintaining the predator-prey

balance. Of course, as this is a natural cycle, they are occasionally out of balance. Some of the concerns may also be with respect to free-range cattle. Well — let’s be honest — the wolves were there first. And, we suspect some of the reported cattle kills are probably not kills at all but are due to predators feasting on cattle that have succumbed to natural cause, injury and collision with motorized vehicles. When running cattle in open range, it is expected that there would be a natural articulation rate as the cost of doing business on public land shared by many species — including human. S Heinz Kamloops

Fair elections act tilting playing field in Harper’s favour, unfair Editor: Re: Dale Bass’s column of April 10 (‘Trudeau fights the good fight against our Harpertocracy’): On the night of the last federal election, Prime Minister Stephen Harper declared the Conservatives had won “a strong majority government.” I thought to myself, “Uh oh, we’re in for it now.” Now we have the “Harper

Re-election Act,” otherwise known as the Fair Elections Act. Fair Elections Act? If passed, the act would give Harper more power and less accountability and would tilt the playing field in Harper’s favour. If he wants fair elections, he went the wrong direction. For a fuller explanation of the bad effects of the Fair

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Elections Act, I would recommend two articles from the Globe and Mail ‚ Scholars denounce proposed elections act by Josh Wingrove (March 19) and Suppressing turnout might win the battle, but not the war by Konrad Yakabuski (April 7). It would be a service to readers of Kamloops This Week if the newspaper was able to obtain permission to reprint

the articles. I think the vast majority of voters do care and care a great deal, but do not know what to do to make a difference. One action to take, when the next federal election rolls around, is to vote and demonstrate their objection to Harper’s grab for power.

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A Kamloops man told a judge he knew â&#x20AC;&#x153;something was terribly wrongâ&#x20AC;? just before being forced at gunpoint into his own home. Robert McMillan was testifying at the B.C. Supreme Court trial of Rick Herd, Jordan McIntosh and Joel McLean â&#x20AC;&#x201D; each of whom are charged with robbery with a firearm and multiple counts of possession of a restricted weapon. McMillan, 28, said he and a co-worker, Ryan Morrison, were doing renovation work at a home in downtown Kamloops on May 23, 2013. At about 1 p.m., he said, they drove to McMillanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house to pick up Morrisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s truck, which had been parked in the driveway. McMillan said he pulled in next to the

truck and was boxed in by a silver Honda Civic, from which emerged a man with a clipboard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was asking if Alex was there,â&#x20AC;? McMillan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sorry, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know who Alex is. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He said he was with UNICEF and said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I think Alex lives here.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; He said it almost like he had something for Alex from UNICEF, was my understanding.â&#x20AC;? McMillan said he got a look at the manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clipboard and noticed there was a blank piece of ruled loose leaf clipped to it â&#x20AC;&#x201D; something he thought was odd. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I could feel that something was terribly wrong,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew right then something was wrong.â&#x20AC;? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when the man lifted his shirt to reveal a handgun tucked into his waistband, McMillan said. Court heard the

suspect then pulled the gun from his waistband and pointed it at McMillan and Morrison, who were still seated in McMillanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car on the driveway of his Dallas Drive home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a smaller handgun, as best I can describe,â&#x20AC;? McMillan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He leans forward with the gun and basically points it at my head and orders us out of the vehicle.â&#x20AC;? McMillan said two other men then emerged from the Honda Civic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Basically, we were told to go to the house,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One guy was telling us he was with the police and it was a search warrant and to get down on the ground.â&#x20AC;? On the front step of the house, McMillan said, the armed suspect became distracted while trying to figure

out which key he needed to open the door. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when McMillan decided to take off running. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought maybe Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d get shot, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d take my chances being in a school zone,â&#x20AC;? he said. Court heard McMillan flagged down a passing vehicle, the driver of which called 911. Herd, McIntosh and McLean were arrested within a half-hour in the Dallas area. The silver Honda Civic was found abandoned at Tumbleweeds Pub. Crown prosecutor Neil Flanagan has said a silver duffel bag containing three guns and a set of brass knuckles, which was found on a Dallas property after the incident, was left there by one of the accused. The trial began on Tuesday and is slated to run for three weeks.

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The trial of a Kamloops man charged after a catastrophic crash that killed two people more than four years ago is one step closer to resuming â&#x20AC;&#x201D; without three key pieces of Crown evidence. Wayne Fedan is scheduled to return to a B.C. Supreme Court courtroom on Aug. 18. The 53-year-old is facing two counts each of impaired driving causing death, causing an accident resulting in death and dangerous driving causing death. Lawyers met on Thursday, April 24, to confirm the dates of the trialâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resumption this

summer. Fedan was charged after a single-vehicle wreck in North Kamloops on March 20, 2010, that killed 20-year-old Brittany Plotnikoff and 38-year-old Kenneth Craigdaillie. When Fedanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trial opened last July, court heard he had been drinking prior to driving a black pickup truck with Plotnikoff and Craigdaillie as passengers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; information he admitted to a police officer, who also noted an odour of liquor on Fedanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breath. However, all of that information was ruled inadmissible by B.C. Supreme Court Justice Deborah Kloegman due to the fact the officer ALL JEAN ZIPPERS

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A prisoner at Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre is suing the maximum-security provincial jail for $25,000, claiming prison staff were negligent in allowing him to be assaulted repeatedly by another inmate with â&#x20AC;&#x153;an infectious weaponâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; namely feces and urine. Joshua Paul Brooker of Kelowna has been in custody at KRCC since last summer, when he was arrested in the Okanagan on

property charges. In a statement of claim filed in Kamloops provincial court, the 27-year-old claims he was â&#x20AC;&#x153;inappropriately placed into segregationâ&#x20AC;? by KRCC staff on Nov. 20. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over the next four days, I was assaulted by another inmate with a dangerous and biohazardous weapon, which was feces and urine,â&#x20AC;? the statement of claim reads. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I told and complained to correctional officers about this incident, but corrections officers did nothing to prevent these assaults from happening again.â&#x20AC;?

Brooker said he was released from segregation on Nov. 25. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because of the jailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lack of action to ensure my health and safety, my life was put in serious jeopardy and I was assaulted three times with urine and feces,â&#x20AC;? the document reads. KRCC has 30 days to file a response. On Tuesday, April 22, Brooker pleaded guilty to one count of possession of stolen property over $5,000 stemming from an incident in Kelowna on July 3. He was handed a 155-day jail term.

Fire seriously damages house in Batchelor Heights Kamloops Fire Rescue investigators are poring over evidence after a house fire in Batchelor Heights left a home unlivable and a woman suffering from smoke inhalation. KFR Assistant Chief Jeff Bell said firefighters were called to the home at 934 Linthorpe Rd. just after 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, after a fire was sparked in one of the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bedrooms. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crews were on scene for roughly three hours,â&#x20AC;?

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he said, noting the house was occupied by a man, two women and a dog. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everybody was out of the house by the time we arrived.â&#x20AC;? Bell said it took 17 firefighters to battle the blaze, which left the home seriously damaged. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not livable, with a bit of smoke damage and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to have some repairs,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a write-off.â&#x20AC;?

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CFJC-TV Boogie the Bridge participants can walk or run, but Jo Berry encourages dancing across the finish line on Sunday, April 27. “Life is pretty short,” said the event’s founder and co-ordinator. “It’s just living outside your comfort zone.” The 17th annual event is on pace with last year despite losing its title sponsor, the Kamloops Daily News, as a result of the newspaper shutting down earlier this year. Berry said it was heartbreaking after working with the media organization for several years, but she said sponsors like CFJC-TV, KTW and the City of Kamloops have picked up the slack. “The community sort of rallied around Boogie and knew what it was doing for the community,” she said. “I just really do need to thank all of our sponsors. We really couldn’t do it without [them].” Berry is happy with this year’s numbers, despite the sponsorship hurdle. About 2,000 participants had pre-registered as of last week for the one-, five, 10- or 21-kilometre walk or run, she said, with registration open until Saturday, April 26, the day before the event. “We’re right on schedule,” she added. Last year, more than 2,400 runners and walkers met on Victoria Street, where many boogied across Overlanders Bridge and looped back across the finish line to the sound of live music. It was a milestone year — the highest number of participants in the event’s history after increasing from just 62 walkers and runners at the inaugural event in 1998. “Sitting is the new smoking,” Berry said. “The whole message is movement is change.” Today — 17 years later — the event has grown to include corporate teams, students and a range of people from all demographics. “It’s a very inclusive environment,” Berry said. “It’s amazing when you see a grandparent running with their kids.” Community health, however, is just one of the

event’s objectives. Berry said Boogie the Bridge was also intended to become a signature event in the Tournament Capital and raise funds for local organizations. To date, the event has raised about $850,000 for charities, including Big Brothers and Sisters, the Kamloops Sexual Assault Counseling Centre, ASK Wellness Centre and more. Berry expects to reach the $1-million mark this year, with about $33 from each adult registration helping fund the CMHA Youth Clubhouse and the Family Tree Family Centre. “It’s just a beautiful event,” Berry said. “It’s so unique and different.” This year, 17 live bands will play along the route. For the first time, a competition was held to choose the main band to play at the start and finish line on race day. The local Dave Coalmine Band won the first Boogie to the Beat competition and will be on stage as participants take off and return to Victoria Street. Berry invites all Kamloopsians to check out the live entertainment, even those who haven’t pulled their runners from the closet in a while. “You don’t have to be running to come down,” she said. “We love it.” But, for those who do lace up their shoes on Sunday, Berry has some advice. “Don’t get caught up in the crowd. Take it easy going out and save your energy going back,” she said. “Enjoy your day and enjoy coming across the finish line.” And, when it all comes down to it, Berry doesn’t really mind whether participants walk, run — or dance — across it because she’ll be waiting there to cheer everyone on regardless. “This is all about community,” she said. The 17th annual Boogie the Bridge begins at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 27. Those who would still like to register can visit Runner’s Sole at 1395 Hillside Dr. in Aberdeen. Boogie participants can ride transit for free on race day if they show the driver their race bib. Go online to boogiethebridge.com for more information.

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its first-stage strike action — restricting administrative duties and supervision of students outside of class time — a move that has prompted several rural districts to cancel recess. The BCPSEA had notified the union any strike action could trigger a call for it to cover health and welfare benefits for B.C.’s 40,000 teachers, estimated at $5 million a month. “I don’t want to inflict pain on anybody,” Fassbender said. “But, there are tools available to government, as there are to the union. I don’t think we want to put out any threats but, by the same token, we need to ensure that we have stability in the classrooms. That’s our goal.” BCTF president Jim Iker said he doubts the Labour Relations Board would approve a request ordering the union to pay benefits, noting a similar effort to make the union pay 15 per cent of wages was denied in the last teachers’ strike. “We would see that as retaliatory and punitive for them to even think about or threaten that the union pay the cost of the benefits when teachers are in the classroom working as hard as they normally do with students,” Iker said. Iker said it is the government that has not moved much off its position, including a refusal to

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For the sixth-consecutive year, the Heavy Metal Rocks program, its volunteers and sponsors, have had a profound impact on students in School District No. 73. The program, a mini-course for Grade 11 and 12 students (and this year, one

Grade 10 student), introduces students to the basics of heavy equipment operation. It’s a sampler of sorts, allowing participants to familiarize themselves with the industry and see if there’s a long-term career fit. Students also have the opportunity to learn and get advice from

experienced operators. Heavy Metal Rocks wouldn’t happen without the generous donation of time and equipment from operators and companies, who are determined to introduce the next generation of workers to the heavy equipment industry. Students receive mentorship and advice from their supervising operators, learning good work ethic and dedication can result in promising careers in the heavy equipment industry. In its six years, Heavy Metal Rocks has grown to involve more than 50 sponsors. More than 20 machines are donated to the program at a cost of about $1,700 per day. It’s the operators and sponsors, their experience, patience and dedication, that make the event possible, said program chair Ron Collins. SD73 would like to thank all of its sponsors for another successful year.

Women rocking heavy equipment opportunities Women are rocking the Heavy Metal Rocks program more than ever before. Seven of the 26 students involved in the SD73 initiative in 2014 were women, more than in any other group since its inception six years ago. The women aren’t just joining program more readily, they’re thriving in it — four of the nine awards handed out at the end of the introductory heavy equipment operations course went to women. Sierra Legault of South Kamloops secondary school won two of those awards — best overall student operator and the exemplary safety award — and grabbed herself $1,000, which she will put towards her education.

Legault plans to become an electrical instrumentation industrial mechanic. “I went because I really enjoy machinery and I’ve grown up around machinery,” she said. “I took a lot of knowledge out of that course.” Ron Collins, chair of the program, said that each year the mentor operators on site for the Heavy Metal Rocks program are impressed with the group of young women participating in the program. He has received feedback that though the girls tend to start out hesitant, they leave the program brimming with confidence. They’re also generally smoother and gentler with the equipment than their

male counterparts. There are plenty of opportunities in the heavy equipment industry for women — two of the mentor operators involved in the course were women — which has the school district hoping the proportion of girls signing up for the course will continue to grow. “It’s nice to see women exploring opportunities in traditionally male-dominated professions and seeing them succeed with such enthusiasm,” said district principal for secondary transitions-trades Sheryl Lindquist. Legault was the first Grade 10 student to ever participate and was the only student to win two awards at Heavy Metal Rocks this year.

Student receives certifications, skills & scholarship If there’s one thing that Justin Dyck-Telfer learned from the Heavy Metal Rocks program, it’s that perseverance can pay off. Dyck-Telfer, one of 26 students from Kamloops, Little Fort, Chase, Louis Creek and Barriere participating in the Heavy Metal Rocks program, was the recipient of the perseverance award at this year’s program, a $500 scholarship for his future education and technical training. And though the money was nice, it wasn’t the only thing Dyck-Telfer gained in Heavy Metal Rocks — he left the program with workplace certifications, operational skills and on-the-job experience. “I was a little worried at first, because you had to wake up so early in the morning, there was so much training to do before — like first aid stuff — that I was kind of hesitant about going there. “But once you got there and you started driving and learning how to operate the machinery, it was probably one of the best things I’ve ever done.

For six years, the Heavy Metal Rocks has introduced SD73 students to the heavy equipment industry, teaching basic skills on machinery — including bulldozers, graders, cranes and excavators — while providing them with first aid, WHMIS and other workplace safety training. While the 18-year-old enjoyed the handson experience he got, it was the safety lessons that grabbed his attention. He’s now thinking of pursuing a career in that area, which wasn’t something he had ever thought of before. “I just learned a whole bunch of stuff about what you do when you’re out working with safety and working with this equipment,” Dyck-Telfer said. “I’ve done safety courses, but the program really opened that up to me,” he continued. “The one Worksafe B.C. guy who was out there, it was really intriguing to see what he had to do and how he taught us what he did.” Experiences like Dyck-Telfer’s are com-

mon with the program, which strives to introduce students to career paths they might not have considered otherwise. With graduation from Valleyview secondary on the horizon, it’s coming at the right time. Ron Collins, South Kamloops secondary vice-principal, and chair of the Heavy Metal Rocks program, said these are the outcomes that volunteers, sponsors and organizers are hoping to achieve. “The students themselves that are involved, it’s mainly just a sampler to see if there’s a liking to operating machines,” he said. “Some students are very tentative going in and it’s amazing over the three days of the program to see them develop and really grow a liking for it.” “The reason I took this program, is I’m not the smartest kid when it comes to math and science and such,” Dyck-Telfer said. “This program really makes you feel like you belong, like you can actually have a future somewhere.

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uture with Heavy Metal Rocks “Experience new things. If you really want to do something, definitely go out and try it. Don’t ever stay back — always fight for what you want. I think that’s what I’m going to do now, is go towards being an operator, go back to school for it and become one because it definitely opened up my eyes and I was really happy I took the program.”

“I thought it was really interesting. I thought it was a good opportunity for the students, to see if they wanted to go into that work area. Even just getting our certificates and stuff was really interesting. It was a great experience.” Sierra Legault, Grade 10 at South Kamloops, 16

Chad McQueen, Grade 12 at Westsyde Secondary, 18 “For one, to get an award that means I never gave up, was something that I thought was pretty awesome, because I usually give up on things. Out there, I just kept trying at it. I had troubles with the grader, kept working at it. I didn’t get the grader down pat, but I worked at it and didn’t give up on it. So, to get that award, and then to get the money with it, was just pretty awesome.”

“They’re machines and they don’t have feelings. You’ve got to treat them with respect because they can hurt you.” Ryley White, Grade 12 at South Kamloops, 18

Justin Dyck-Telfer, Grade 12 at Valleyview secondary, 18

Trades ‘n Transitions would like to acknowledge and thank our Sponsors, Community Partners and the Operators who gave their time to assure the students’ experience was as real as possible.

Heavy Metal Rocks 2014

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Award Recipients Award and Sponsorship (Monetary) Best Overall Student Operator ($500)

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Most Improved Rookie Operator ($500) Sponsored by Corix Water Products

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Additional Awards (Non-monetary) Stobbe Rodeo (Mini-Excavator) Competition – Best Time (Female) Sponsored by Stobbe Excavating Ltd.

Stobbe Rodeo (Mini-Excavator) Competition – Best Time (Male) Sponsored by Stobbe Excavating Ltd.

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Victoria Sirch

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After enduring chemotherapy, radiation and a mastectomy to eradicate her breast cancer, Marilyn King was approaching her five year cancer-free mark when she was diagnosed with liver cancer in January 2007. Sadly, she died six months later. This tragedy motivated Marilynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter, Nadine, and her husband, Todd Torchia, to begin their Kamloops Amazing Race to raise awareness and help others in their time of need. Now approaching its seventh year, the Amazing Race started with approximately 25 friends and has taken off from there to include as many as 60 people. Every year, it is a little bit different, with challenges including teams having to sing in downtown Kamloops until they raise $20 from strangers, jump-

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Ontario law society votes against TWU By Allison Jones

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TORONTO — Graduates of a planned law school at a Christian university in Langley that forbids sexual intimacy outside heterosexual marriage cannot practise in Ontario, that province’s law society has decided. Many members of the Law Society of Upper Canada’s board

of directors condemned the policy as “abhorrent,’’ though several said they would still vote in favour of allowing graduates to practise in Ontario. Ultimately, there were 28 votes against accreditation to 21 in favour. Trinity Western University, which plans to open a law school in the fall of 2016, requires students to abide by a covenant

that includes requiring them to abstain from gossip, obscene language, prejudice, harassment, lying, cheating, stealing, pornography, drunkenness and sexual intimacy “that violates the sacredness of marriage between a man and a woman.’’ Students can face discipline for violating the covenant, either on or off campus, according to the school’s stu-

dent handbook. University president Bob Kuhn appealed to the Law Society of Upper Canada to avoid penalizing his students for their beliefs as it would signal to millions of Canadians with religious views that they are “not welcome in the public marketplace,’’ he said. “This is not an issue of discrimination against anyone except those students who

may, five years from now, apply to practise law in Ontario,’’ he said. “The irony of the situation is that the assault on this small Christian community is being led by a powerful moral majority who seek to impose their views and enforce conformity and compliance on TWU as a price for entering the public arena.’’ Trinity Western

says it will be the first Christian university in Canada to open a law school. It plans to enrol 60 students in the first year of the three-year program. The law school has received preliminary approval from the Federation of Law Societies of Canada and, earlier this month, the Law Society of B.C.’s board voted to allow the school to

proceed. But, a lawyer from Victoria has submitted a petition with 1,177 signatures requesting the B.C. law society convene a special meeting to reconsider its approval. Any resolution passed at that meeting would not be binding, but the law society has a process to call a general referendum on it if enough members make the request.

Toronto officer’s return to work draws anger By Colin Perkel

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TORONTO — The return to work of a police officer charged in the videotaped gunning down of a teenager on an empty streetcar was denounced by the victim’s family and supporters. In a statement, they said they would be protesting on Sunday, April 27, against the police handling of Const. James Forcillo. “We are extremely disappointed that a police officer charged with second-degree murder — of which there is ample video evidence — is being allowed to return to duty,’’ the statement said. Forcillo should not be awarded with “a paid vacation for seven months, followed by a desk job,’’ it said. A preliminary hearing to determine whether Forcillo, 30, should stand trial is underway.

He faces a charge of seconddegree murder for the police shooting of Sammy Yatim on an empty streetcar late in the evening last July 27. The incident was captured on surveillance and cellphone video on which nine shots can be heard following shouts for Yatim, 18, to drop a knife. Police tasered Yatim after he had been shot. Hundreds of people subsequently protested the shooting, demanding answers. Forcillo was released on $510,000 bail and had been suspended with pay. However, Forcillo quietly returned to active duty at Toronto Crimestoppers in an administrative role in February — something that only became public this week. Outside court this week, Forcillo’s lawyer said he supported the back-to-work decision made by Toronto Police

Chief Bill Blair. “I’d like to see Const. Forcillo working for his pay, being a productive member of the Toronto police service while this matter is ongoing,’’ Peter Brauti said. “He’s presumed to be innocent. I see no reason why he should not be working.’’ To the chagrin of its police chiefs, Ontario is the only province in which suspended officers are required by law to be paid unless they have been convicted and sentenced to imprisonment. Convicted officers who are not jailed continue to collect pay unless they have been fired under disciplinary rules. Other provinces grant pay discretion for suspended cops to police chiefs. Forcillo also faces a charge of discreditable conduct but any hearing has been put on hold until the end of the criminal case.

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FORT NELSON — The mayor of Fort Nelson has issued a public apology to provincial bureaucrats and gas-industry officials expelled from a First Nations summit on liquefied natural gas, saying there is too much at stake for his community to keep silent. Last week, the Fort Nelson First Nation asked both parties to leave its LNG summit over the province’s decision to change environment-assessment rules for gas plants. In an open letter, Bill Streeper, mayor of the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, which includes Fort Nelson, said he understands the frustration of the aboriginal community, but called the expulsion a “kneejerk’’ reaction. `”This town is 100 per cent depending on the LNG and the gas industry for its existence,’’ Streeper said in a telephone

interview on Thursday, April 24. “We have no forest industry here. “It has been shut down for over four years now. We don’t see any revitalization in the forest industry for the next four or five years. We’re a one-industry town,” he said. “If LNG fails, this town will fail.’’ Fort Nelson Chief Sharleen Gail asked the government and industry representatives to leave the summit after learning the province had quietly revised environmentalassessment rules to exempt so-called “sweet’’ gas from automatic-environmental assessment. Gail said her community, at the heart of a potential natural gas boom, was deeply insulted. “At a time when B.C. has said it wants to reset the relationship with First Nations as part of the LNG strategy, the province has acted in bad

Judge rejects banning witness ID at trial CANADIAN PRESS

VANCOUVER — A B.C. court has heard gangsters took out a half-million dollar contract for the life of a key witness in the trial of two men accused in the drug-related murders of six people in Surrey. Information about several death threats against Michael Le was released after a judge refused to issue another publication ban on the identity of Le, a former leader of the Red Scorpions gang. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Catherine Wedge says she is dismissing the application, which also sought to conceal names of any triad gang members Le might mention while testifying. Le pleaded guilty last November to conspiracy to commit murder in the so-called Surrey Six killings after he signed an immunity agreement with prosecutors to testify against his former associates. Wedge, in her reasons for rejecting the ban, says anyone purporting to want to kill the man already knows his identity and it’s now up to police to keep him safe. Matthew Johnston and Cody Haevischer are each charged with conspiracy and six counts of first-degree murder after a drug trafficker and five others were fatally shot in a Surrey highrise condominium in 2007. Defence lawyers are slated to begin crossexamining of Le over two days of evidence he gave earlier this month.

faith,’’ she said in a statement. Gail was not available for comment on Thursday. Environment Minister Mary Polak quickly reversed the decision after the Fort Nelson incident, saying government would consult with First Nations. The broader community is very supportive of the natural gas industry, Streeper said. He also said he’s met with many First Nations communities who are fully supportive of LNG and he’s concerned that one incident could divide support. In the letter released on Wednesday, April 23, Streeper called the

expulsion “discriminatory exploitation’’ and apologized to those “booted’’ from the room. He said the region welcomes the sustainable economic opportunity offered by shale gas extraction, which he says will benefit the entire region, including the Fort Nelson First Nation. Streeper said he has heard from industry officials that they are growing frustrated at the hurdles to doing business in B.C. “Specifically, that there is a lot of gas in Alberta that could go into their projects and not necessarily B.C. gas,’’ he said. The mayor, whose municipality incorpo-

rates the city of Fort Nelson and environs, said he’s also tried to speak to Premier Christy Clark about the delay on taxation regime for the industry, which is another obstacle for industry. Clark has said LNG is potentially a trillion-dollar industry for B.C. Her provincial jobs plan has a target of three LNG facilities up and running by 2020, but no potential projects have been finalized. Already behind schedule, Clark has said she hopes there will be final approval from some major proponents by the end of the year. “Let’s get it done,’’ Streeper said.

ESQUIMALT-BASED SAILOR DIES IN TANZANIA VANCOUVER —The Canadian sailor who died in a Tanzanian hospital while on his way home for scheduled leave has been identified. Leading Seaman Brandon South was a sonar operator aboard HMCS Regina, which is based out of Esquimalt. The frigate is patrolling the Indian Ocean as part of a multinational task force combating terrorism and pirates in the region. In a news release, National Defence said military police and authorities in Dar es Salaam are investigating Monday’s (April 21) death. Ship Cmdr. Daniel Charlebois expressed condolences to the family and said South will be dearly missed by the crew. HMCS Regina is a Halifax-class frigate, with a crew of about 250, a CH-124 Sea King helicopter and a shipboard unmanned aerial vehicle.

ABOVE THE LAW; UNCONSTITUTIONAL LEGISLATION

What is law? Law is rules established for the good of the community out of necessity. Law could be Divine, Natural, Family, Municipal, Provincial, National, North American, Common Wealth, International; each having its own jurisdiction. Jurisdiction is who the law applies to, [lawee] but in order for a law to apply, the lawee must be acting within the prescribed jurisdiction. Each law has its prescribed jurisdiction, for instance your family’s law has the jurisdiction over family members, common property and geographic boundaries such as your house. In the old days each village had its own laws much like today’s city bylaw; but only a few which were posted at the entrance. Law was never meant to be complicated because not long ago the average person couldn’t hardly read or write, so by nature the laws had to be simple and few out of necessity. Such simple law has existed in its purest form ruling the world for thousands of years, right up until only a couple hundred years ago when law was subrogated by secret societies in a twist of treasonous fate leading the world to the sick society we witness today. Self-evident; every war is legal, everything Hitler did was legal, yet everything Schindler did was illegal. The Law recognized as having jurisdiction among the public was called common-law; a simple law whose foundation was based on everyone being 100% liable for their actions/inactions, furthermore everyone was presumed innocent until proven guilty. For there to be a crime, there rst needed to be a victim who led a complaint within public court. The court was over seen by the King/Queen who swore an Oath to God to be fair and just. In order to maintain a fair unbiased judgement, trials were by a jury of the accused peers, all having to come to same judgement based on the facts and a fair trial. Law stayed the same for literally hundreds of years, recorded in simple phases called maxims. Among the rst recorded maxims was; “ignorance of the law is no excuse” meaning it was everyone’s responsibility to know the law. Next, “an injury needs to be expressed”, meaning someone needs to step forward to swear under oath and penalty of perjury that they or their property was harmed. Next, “your silence is your consent” and “fraud ceases to be fraud if it is accepted”; meaning if no one steps forward to claim damages, then it is not a crime, it becomes the opposite; you consent to it. These laws still enforce today, form the basis for what government governing society has made every war “legal”, including the one for your body mind and soul; ignorance of the law is no excuse; the highest jurisdiction every court in the world still recognizes today is God’s law. All other law established is based on God’s Laws. I don’t give legal advice so don’t believe me, this is merely my opinion. Go see for yourself; Start by watching Queen Elizabeth II Coronation, note the part H.M. swears an Oath to God to uphold God’s law, serving and protecting the people. Next read the Constitution “Act” of CANADA; a registered corporation contracted to serve the members of the public dwelling on the land commonly called Canada/Turtle Island. Educated scholars know every corporation has a charter forming the basis for its existence as a legal ction/person, and its private laws that guide its action. Understand private law is not true law, but are merely codes acts and statutes that only have the force of law under the colour of law/contract. Start by reading the preamble thoroughly, working your way down paying special attention to section 32. explaining who the law applies too. [a corporation is a family much like any other, its rules only apply to its own family] Herein lies the trap by treasonous bastards because of what it doesn’t say; YOU are presumed to be a member of H.M. government because you voted, you took childcare benets, welfare, tax incentives, led for a drivers license, or a SIN number at the government’s request. It all started when the crooked government sneaked a contract to your parents at your birth without being giving full disclosure [fraud] via the above maxims to make it legal; signing away your rights to act independently. You are not a person you have a person; look at any of your government ID, any bills, all commerce is done in ction today; hence the name is in all capitals, denoting Capitis Diminutio Maxima. Fortunately if you read further down the Constitution, section 52. States that the constitution is the Supreme Law, and all law has to be in sync with the constitution. Any law that is not can lawfully and legally be ignored; in fact it is our duty to not only ignore unconstitutional legislation, but ght it and defend those who are not able to defend themselves from such enemies, both foreign and domestic. In short, the Constitution “Act” 1985 states all other forms of legislation MUST comply with laws laid out for the family of CANADA. Legally, “All laws of Canada are formally enacted by the Sovereign, [H.M.] by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons. Once both houses have approved a bill, it is presented for Royal Assent and becomes law.” [Gov web site] Each one of the three must rst check that the legislation does not breach the Constitution before they pass it. However that is not what is being done today; instead legislation is tabled by the governing party which doesn’t bother to test it; instead each body acts in conict of interest in collusion instead as an independent body meant to serve and protect society; made legal as the fox guards the chickens. In the end its left up to the judges to call gov bluff, but only after many of us have been harmed. Self-evident is the mandatory sentencing Harper/Hitler government waltzed out only to be struck down by judges after the fact. Self-evident is the harsh drinking driving legislation in BC Fiberals waltz out only to be found unconstitutional. These are only two of the many examples of laws already found to be unconstitutional; it doesn’t count the dozens of legislation rushed through yet to be found unconstitutional, and perhaps never will because few can afford justice today as its sold like good beef; only a privileged few can afford it. To add insult to injury, a group of extremely over paid smartass bureaucrats dream up BS legislation which they are never held accountable for because of the massive fraud within government. This only exacerbates the problems when these SOBs are never questioned or held accountable; understand each public servant is required to have both a license and insurance/bond to pay for damages much like auto insurance pays for your accidents. It also denes their scope of ofce so that there is a gauge of their competency and governor of their Ego. They are responsible for unconstitutional drinking statutes have caused untold millions in damages, perhaps ruining marriages n lives, but since no one ever holds them accountable, they get to do it all over again and again. 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A copy of the proposed amendment to City of Kamloops Zoning Bylaw No. 5-1-2001 may be inspected at the Legislative Services Division, City Hall, 7 Victoria Street West, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. City Hall is located on the following transit routes: No. 1 - Tranquille, No. 2 - Parkcrest, and No. 3 - Westsyde. For schedule and route information, please visit http://www.bctransit.com/regions/kam. All persons who consider themselves affected by the adoption of the proposed amendment to City of Kamloops Zoning Bylaw No. 5-1-2001 and wish to register an opinion may do so by: 1.

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IR WILLIAM Osler, one of the heroes of Canadian medicine, knew of cannabis as an excellent remedy for migraines in 1892. Canadians were able to access cannabis in a variety of preparations, and the pharmaceutical company Parke Davis boasted of the high quality of its imported cannabis. But stories arose from the U.S. regarding a new and dangerous drug called marijuana. It was said to turn Mexicans into violent maniacs who lost all morality — these stories appeared in Maclean’s magazine and were used to demonize this plant, resulting in laws against its use, which remain to this day. We are far more sophisticated in 2014. We understand can-

IAN MITCHELL Rational THOUGHTS nabis is not a gateway drug. It does not cause emphysema, is unlikely to cause cancer and can be useful for a variety of ailments, including multiple sclerosis and Crohn’s disease. But, myths about cannabis persist, often supporting ideological positions. Among the worst is the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency which states cannabis is highly dangerous and devoid of medical

value. Law enforcement and media present a picture of a high rate of gang activity involved in grow-ops in Canada, yet an unreleased federal justice department study from 2011 showed only five per cent of these cases were tied to gangs or organized crime. In the medical field, these myths have led to restrictions on research and treatment. There are children with epilepsy in Canada who are unable to access cannabidiol, an ingredient in cannabis that does not have any “high” effects but can help control epilepsy that has failed usual treatments. These families must consider moving to Colorado or Israel to access treatment that could help their children as this compound

is illegal in Canada. Veterans Affairs currently pays for some veterans to receive cannabis for PTSD, but the Canadian Forces is waiting for more evidence before approval. The only rational response is for our government to sponsor a research trial on the possible benefit of cannabis for PTSD in our veterans. A trial has recently been approved in the U.S., that could easily be copied or extended to include Canadian veterans Canadians deserve to have access to cannabis for medical purposes — and the research to back it up.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam BLAINE ALEXANDRE It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Blaine Levi Alexandre in Edmonton, AB on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at the age of 37. He will always be loved and missed by many friends and family. Cherishing his memory are his mother Cheryl Ozero (Brian) of Kamloops, father Doug (Deana) Alexandre of Kamloops, two sons Levi and Kalen Alexandre of Nanaimo, common law girlfriend Angela Krause and children Marty, Jessica, Emily and Grace of Fort Saskatchewan, brother Shawn Reid and his sons Jaxon and Jagger of Kamloops, stepsisters Andrea HallAlexandre of Sydney, B.C. and Shana Alexandre of Burnaby, and stepbrother Josh Alexandre of Kamloops, B.C. as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. He was predeceased by grandparents Russell and Helen Reid and John and Rose O’Rourke and his Auntie Barb Dodding. Blaine loved life and his family and friends. He was always there to lend an ear or give a hug to make everything all right. Filling the room with his laugh and his presence, he was always the life of the party. With a mischievous grin and his quick wit he was able to tell a story that either had you in stitches or in tears. Blaine’s passions in life were the New York Yankees, fishing, camping, and playing baseball. A bat in one hand a fishing rod in the other – always going for the home run or landing the big one. Blaine’s memory will last forever in the hearts of all who loved him because love does last forever. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

JAMES MATTHEW SZEKERES June 16, 1957 - April 17, 2014 The family of James Matthew Szekeres are extremely saddened to announce his passing at the age of 56.

Edna Dafoe (Chambers) It is with deep sadness that we say good-bye to our Mom, Edna Dafoe. ŌĞƌ Ă ďƌŝĞĨ ŝůůŶĞƐƐ͕ Mom passed away on Ɖƌŝů ϭϴ͕ ϮϬϭϰ͕ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ĂŐĞ ŽĨ ϴϳ͘ ^ŚĞ ǁĂƐ pre-deceased by her husband, Lorne Dafoe, ƐŝƐƚĞƌ ,ŝůĚĂ ZŽƐĞ Θ ďƌŽƚŚĞƌ͕ ^ƚĂŶ ŚĂŵďĞƌƐ͘ ^ŚĞ ŝƐ ƐƵƌǀŝǀĞĚ ďǇ ŚĞƌ ĚĂƵŐŚƚĞƌƐ͕ DĂƵƌĞĞŶ :ĂĐŬƐŽŶ ;DŝŬĞͿ͕ Θ ^ŚĂƌŽŶ tŝůƐŽŶ͕ ĂƐ ǁĞůů ĂƐ EŝĞĐĞƐ͕ EĞƉŚĞǁƐ Θ ŶƵŵĞƌŽƵƐ ĨƌŝĞŶĚƐ͘ DŽŵ ĂůƐŽ ůĞĂǀĞƐ ďĞŚŝŶĚ ŚĞƌ ŵƵĐŚ ůŽǀĞĚ dog, Maggie. DŽŵ ǁĂƐ ďŽƌŶ ŝŶ zŽƌŬƐŚŝƌĞ͕ ŶŐůĂŶĚ͘ Ɛ Ă ƐŵĂůů ĐŚŝůĚ͕ ƚŚĞ ĨĂŵŝůǇ ĞŵŝŐƌĂƚĞĚ ƚŽ sĞƌŶŽŶ ǁŚĞƌĞ ƐŚĞ ŐƌĞǁ ƵƉ Θ ŵĂƌƌŝĞĚ ĂĚ Θ ƌĂŝƐĞĚ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĨĂŵŝůǇ͘ DŽŵ Θ ĂĚ ĞǀĞŶƚƵĂůůǇ ŵŽǀĞĚ ƚŽ sĂŶĐŽƵǀĞƌ ĨŽƌ Ă ƉĞƌŝŽĚ ŽĨ ƟŵĞ ƵŶƟů ƚŚĞǇ ŵĂĚĞ ĂŶŽƚŚĞƌ ŵŽǀĞ ƚŽ <ĂŵůŽŽƉƐ͕ ǁŚĞƌĞ ƚŚĞǇ ďĞĐĂŵĞ ůŽŶŐ ƟŵĞ ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚƐ͘ DŽŵ ƚŚĞŶ ƐƉĞŶƚ ŚĞƌ ĮŶĂů ǇĞĂƌƐ ŝŶ ŽƋƵŝƚůĂŵ͘ DŽŵ ĞŶũŽǇĞĚ ƐƉĞŶĚŝŶŐ ƟŵĞ ǁŝƚŚ ŚĞƌ ĨĂŵŝůǇ͕ ĨƌŝĞŶĚƐ Θ ŚĞƌ ĚŽŐ͕ DĂŐŐŝĞ͘ ^ŚĞ ǁĂƐ ĂůƐŽ ĂŶ ĂǀŝĚ ŚŽĐŬĞǇ ĨĂŶ͕ ƌĂƌĞůǇ ŵŝƐƐŝŶŐ Ă sĂŶĐŽƵǀĞƌ ĂŶƵĐŬƐ ŚŽĐŬĞǇ ŐĂŵĞ͘ ŐƌĂǀĞƐŝĚĞ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ ǁŝůů ƚĂŬĞ ƉůĂĐĞ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ sĞƌŶŽŶ ĐĞŵĞƚĞƌǇ ůĂƚĞƌ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƐƵŵŵĞƌ͘

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James, or Jimmy as he liked to be called by close family, spent 16 years of his life in the Vancouver Police Department. Jim was a trailblazer, eventually rising to the rank of the detachment’s first full-time media relations officer. Upon his retirement, he moved to Kamloops and devoted himself to his family, and social work with A.S.K. Wellness. Like his work with the VPD, Jim was integral to the bettering of numerous lives through his work with the program. He is survived by his wonderful children Katelyn (Nathanael), Matthew, and Jonathan from Debi, his beautiful daughter Angeline from Sherie, his close friends Bob, John, and Scotty, as well as numerous family in Ontario, including his brother John Michael, sister Judy, mother June and late father John Julius. Jim grew up in Oshawa, Ontario, and decided to make his mark early, moving out at the age 15. He loved action movies, foods that are bad for you, and was a late convert to the Vancouver Canucks. He was a voracious reader of any topic, and in addition to his many successes in life, Jim’s greatest achievement was being a perfect father, mentor and role model for his four children. Jim was the center of any party, always the funniest person in the room, and his infectious smile and laughter will be never be forgotten. There will be a Celebration of Life for Jimmy at Kamloops Funeral Home on Saturday, April 26th, at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Jim’s Kitchen at Crossroads Inn. Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577

Time passes, my Son, but the love that defined me, lives on forever. Love, Your Mom Memorial Gathering Saturday, April 26, 2014 Adams Lake Hall (next to the Spiritual Centre) Adams Lake Reserve, Chase BC Commencing at 1:00

BARRETT Eileen Beatrice Barrett (Lancour), 87, of Kamloops, died on April 11, 2014. Eileen was born March 4, 1927 in Donatville Alberta to the late Sophie and Ambrose Lancour. In 1935 she moved to the Fraser Valley with her family. Eileen graduated from Agassi High School and in 1946 the family moved to Merritt, where she helped her parents run the Lancour Dairy, her job was delivering the morning and evening milk runs in a Model T Ford. In 1949 Eileen met and married Robert (Windy) Barrett. They started their life together in Brookmere, where Bob worked for CR Rail as firemen on the Kettle Valley run. Later they moved to Kamloops and purchased a home on Dominion Street. It was there they raised their family and opened their doors to friends and family who needed a place to stay. The Barrett home was the gathering place for all, everyone was welcome. Bob went on to be an Engineer for CP while Eileen worked at Woodward’s Department Store. Upon retirement they spent many happy winters in Arizona. Bob and Eileen loved to camp and fish, Roche Lake being one of their favorite spots. Eileen was a caring person, always there to lend a hand to a neighbour or help out at the seniors facilities. In 2013 she moved to the Kamloops Senior Village to be closer to her son Robert. Eileen passed peacefully at the Royal Inland Hospital. The family would like to thank Dr. Schumacher and the nursing staff on the 4th floor. Eileen is survived by one son: Robert Barrett Jr. of Kamloops, her three sisters, Georgean Price of Campbell River, Weevone Cameron of Coquitlam and Lea Anderson of Nelson. She has numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husband Robert (Windy) in 2000 and her beloved son Doug in 2012. Doug is survived by his wife Sharon, one daughter Lonna and two grandchildren Zoey and Roen. Eileen’s cheerful face will grace the Kamloops Seniors Village bus for the next year. When you see it go by, wave and take a moment to remember the wonderful lady smiling back at you. Anyone wishing to reach out to the family can write C/O Eileen Barrett, #207.-1220 Hugh Allan Drive, Kamloops, BC V1S 2B3, the letters will be forwarded to the family.

Norma Gladys James It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother Norma Gladys James on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC. Norma was predeceased by her loving husband Art James in 1996, her grandson Corey James in 1989 and her brother Cecil Gulliver in 2001. She will be forever missed by her brothers Murray Gulliver of Hutchinson, Kansas and Don Gulliver of Los Angeles, California and her four children Carol (Andy) Cordonier, Don (Eileen) James both of Kamloops, Bryan (Kim) James of Prince George and Rob (Bonnee) James of Kamloops. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Norma was born in Rockville, New Brunswick on April 2, 1926. At age three she and her family moved to Los Angeles, California. She and her parents moved back to Canada in 1943 to be closer to her brother Don who was serving in the Canadian Navy. She married Art James in Vancouver in 1948. In 1968 Art and Norma moved to Kamloops to start their own business James International Truck & Tractor Ltd which later became James Western Star Ltd with branches in Kamloops, Williams Lake, Prince George and Fort St John. She worked alongside her husband Art and their children in the family business for many years. Her greatest joy was her family. She took pleasure in hearing about all their activities and family outings. She loved to travel and she and Art travelled all over the world. A funeral service will be held in the Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street on Monday, April 28, 2014 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to the James Family Trust at Royal Inland Hospital for equipment purchases in the memory of Norma James. Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454

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Each Loss ... Each loss is very diﬀerent, The pain is so severe. Will I ever stop missing This one I loved so dear? Good times we had together, The moments that we shared We didn’t have to tell each other How much we really cared. I never dreamed you’d go away, Never thought of sorrow. So sure you’d always be here Took for granted each tomorrow. Now my life is all confused Since you went away. You took a part of me And for help I daily pray. But when God sent you to me He never said that you were mine, That I could keep you always – Only borrowed for a time. Now, He’s called you home, I’m sad and I shed tears. Yet I’m glad He loaned you to me And we had these many years.

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Obama’s elephant in the room in Asia

OOR OLD Tony Blair is condemned to spend the rest of his life trying to justify his decision to help George Bush invade Iraq. He was at it again recently, insisting that the threat of Islamist extremism is the great problem of the 21st century. Western countries, he said, must put aside their differences with Russia and China in order to “co-operate” in the fight against radical Islam. President Barack Obama, however, is tending to his real priority in world affairs — deciding whether the U.S.-China relationship will be one of co-operation or conflict. Not that that is the stated purpose of his current Asian tour. Officially he is discussing a freetrade deal, the TransPacific Partnership, with three countries that have already joined the negotiations (Japan, Malaysia and the Philippines) and one that probably soon will (South Korea). It’s a very big deal. The 12 countries on the Pacific Rim currently in the negotiation — Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru and Chile on the eastern side, Japan, Brunei, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand on the western side — account for nearly 60 per cent of global GDP and over a quarter of world trade. But, there is an elephant in the room (or rather, not in the room) — China. China is the secondlargest economy in the world and trades extensively with almost every member of the TransPacific Partnership (TPP) — but it is not part of the negotiations, or at least not yet. If it is kept out permanently, many consequences will follow. Keeping China out of this planned freetrade area, the biggest

GWYNNE DYER World WATCH in the world, is economically attractive to the current members, and especially to the United States and Japan: the TPP would give U.S. and Japanese companies preferential access to Asia’s markets. But, the real motive driving the deal is strategic. They are all worried about what happens when China’s military strength matches its economic power. The Chinese regime insists that it has no expansionist ambitions, but it has alienated most of its neighbours by pushing hard on its extensive claims to islands in the East China Sea (the dispute with Japan over the Senkaku/Diayoyu Islands) and to seabed rights in the South China Sea (where it has disputes with Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and the Philippines). They all want to nail down U.S. support, including military backing, if those disputes flare into open conflict. That is not to say a great-power military confrontation in Asia is imminent, let alone that China is really expansionist. What drives the process, as usual, is more likely to be the threat that each side sees in the power of the other. Asked in a recent BBC interview about Obama’s decision to shift U.S. naval forces from an equal division between Atlantic and Pacific to a 60:40 ratio in favour of the Pacific, retired Maj.Gen. Xu Guangyu, former vice-president of the People’s Liberation Army Defense Institute,

replied: “How would [the Americans] like it if we took 60 per cent of our forces and sailed up and down in front of their doorstep?” Then Xu added: “We want to achieve parity because we don’t want to be bullied. It will take us another 30 years.” That’s no more than anybody else wants, and it’s hardly imminent. Former U.S. assistant secretary of state Philip J. Crowley was expressing essentially the same sentiment when, commenting on Obama’s trip, he said that “Many traditional allies. . .value a strong U.S. presence in the region to balance against an assertive China.” In other words, it doesn’t take evil intentions to produce a tragedy. In any case, it’s not likely to happen soon. The point for the moment is that the strategic balance in Asia is what the U.S. cares about most, not the Middle East or even Russia. The United States still drops drones on the heads of various bearded fanatics in the greater Middle East, but they are just a nuisance, not a real strategic threat. Washington has just sent 600 American troops (600!) to reassure allies in eastern NATO countries that are worried about Russian intentions, but it doesn’t really anticipate a new Cold War with Moscow, nor would it feel really threatened if that happened. Russia is not the old Soviet Union and the U.S. defence budget is 10 times Russia’s. The real strategic game is now in the Asia-Pacific region, which doesn’t mean that it’s any less futile and dangerous than it was in the old days. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist. gwynnedyer.com

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MUG SHOTS CRIME OF THE WEEK TWO MORE BUSINESSES BROKEN INTO The first business broken into was the Lordco Auto Parts store on the 1300 block of Battle St. On Tuesday April 22nd, an alarm had sounded at 11:00 pm when the suspects pried open the front door. The suspects did gain entry but again good crime preventions techniques prevented anything from being taken. The second business was a Gas Station on West Columbia St., the employee had just locked the front doors and turned off the light and was preparing to go home. The employee heard and saw a male at the front door with a crow bar prying to open the front door. The male had a dark hoodie pulled up and had dark pants on, the male did not get in. These businesses are on busy streets and it was not late when the offences took place. There have been numerous break and enters to various businesses throughout the City, someone may information on who is committing these thefts. Contact Crime Stoppers with your information and you will receive a cash reward upon the arrest of the suspects.

LOBELLO, ANTHONY JOHN Birth date: 75-07-16 Age: 38 Caucasian male Height: 180 cm (5’11”) Weight: 91kg (201 lbs) Hair: brown Eyes: brown

SMITH, DESEREE Birth date: 81-11-17 Age: 32 Caucasian female Height: 180 cm (5’11”) Weight: 130 kg, (286 lbs) Hair: brown Eyes: brown

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If you know where any of these people are, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). The tip line pays up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest of fugitives. Remember, Crime Stoppers just wants your information, not your name. Crime doesn’t pay, but Crime Stoppers does. This Program is jointly sponsored by Kamloops Crime Stoppers and Kamloops This Week. People featured are wanted on arrest warrants not vacated as of 3pm on Wed, April 23, 2014

BREAK AND ENTERS CONTINUE The latest break and enter took place on Monday April 21st, at Colour Your World on Dalhousie Dr., an audible alarm was heard from the business. The suspect had set off the alarm and would have been in the business for a very short time. The suspect

had gained entry by smashing a window then had full access to the entire store. The suspect fled the store before taking anything, good crime prevention techniques prevented any further damage or items being stolen. This is a busy street and

Businesses are not the only thing being broken into, a home on Hudson’s Bay Trail in the Guerin Creek area was broken into on Monday night at approximately 10:03 pm. The home owner was not at home at the time, the front door was forced open and the suspects went right to the bedroom. An audible alarm was activated, when

to door was forced open, the thief still went the master bedroom and searched through it very quickly. There is no doubt the alarm scared off the intruder after that the suspect fled the area. The public must be aware of who is in your neighbourhood, if they look suspicious, contact the police right away and they will attend to

someone may have noticed someone in the area or a vehicle parked nearby. If you have any information on this break and enter, please contact Crime Stoppers, you will never have to go to court or give a statement.

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BU DHABI bills itself as the jiujitsu capital of the world, but Emirati fighters didn’t hold a candle to the Tournament Capital’s grappling export. In fact, Liam Moss inflicted Tournament Capital punishment on his opponents at the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championships, claiming gold and earning the right to call himself the best on the planet. The event wrapped up on Saturday, April 19. Competing in the 14- and 15-year-old 54.5-kilogram division, Moss submitted each of his three opponents — one from Brazil in the quarter-final and fighters from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the semifinal and final — in under 30 seconds, using an arm lock each time. “It’s a really big deal and I’m really proud of it,” said Moss, a 15-year-old South Kamloops secondary student. “It was a tournament of 22,000 people, easily the biggest in the world right now.” The tourney’s sanctioning body, the United Arab Emirates Jiu-Jitsu Federation, advertises the event with the slogan “One World, One Fight,” emphasizing its true test against the world’s top competitors. Each of the seven fighters in his division had to earn a spot at the world championships by winning their category at one of 10 trial tournaments held across the globe. Moss finished atop the podium at a qualification tournament in Montreal in February.

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This fighter from the United Arab Emirates tapped out under the duress of a Liam Moss arm lock. The Emirati opponent was one of three submitted by Moss en route to winning gold in his division at the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championships, which wrapped up on Saturday, April 19. BJJstyle photo

“I fought another Emirati guy in the final,” Moss said of his championship showdown at the worlds. “He was one of the locals and probably their top guy. I was able to finish him pretty quickly, in under 30 seconds.” His decisive victories did not go unnoticed, with the Moss family now entertaining sponsorship opportunities from martial-arts and supplement companies. “At Liam’s age and experience level, it’s pretty neat to see that these organizations are interested in him,” said Liam’s father, Randy.

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“His fights drew a lot of interest over there because they were pretty quick, dynamic finishes.” Over the last 15 months, the Grade 9 student at South Kam has trained diligently and competed in as many tournaments as possible, winning titles in Alberta, B.C., Washington state, Oregon and California, banking 28 gold medals in 2013. “He misses school periodically,” Randy said. “He has incredible support from his teachers. He uses his time and goes in at lunch hour and after school to get his

homework and assignments done so he can train at night and travel to the tournaments.” The Little Boss, a moniker bestowed on him by his Kamloops Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu clubmates, felt prepared heading into the Abu Dhabi event, held at Zayed Sports City, a state-of-the-art venue in the UAE capital. “I was pretty confident because I’ve been training very hard and putting in the time,” Moss said. “I was really confident I was going to do well.” In a past interview with

KTW, Moss said he has no plans to go the Ultimate Fighting Championship route, choosing instead to focus on expanding his resume, with eyes on becoming a grappling instructor. The title of “world champion” should have students flocking to the Little Boss’s gym. “It was definitely an awesome experience,” Moss said. “It was on the other side of the world. You don’t get to do that too often. “It brings huge opportunity, sponsorships and it will get me to other events.”

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Devick proof of KMBA’s value; 50th season underway By Adam Williams STAFF REPORTER

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Will Devick’s path through the Kamloops Minor Baseball Association isn’t the norm. The 29-year-old Kamloops accountant started his baseball career in the KMBA’s mosquito division, a nine-year-old kid playing in the outfield. It was the beginning of a competitive career that has spanned more than 20 years. Devick had the same coaches and the same teammates throughout most of his playing days — making the jump to the midget RiverDogs, the University College of the Cariboo Sun Demons and the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack as he grew up. He travelled to the United States, France and Australia to play on various teams — some club, some university — but came back to the Tournament Capital after his international stints, graduating from TRU with a bachelor of business degree, majoring in accounting, in 2009. Devick is now the treasurer of the KMBA, occasionally coaches with Sean Wandler and the midget RiverDogs and sits as a director on the boards of the Kamloops

Will Devick grew up playing in the Kamloops Minor Baseball Association ranks. Now 29, he is giving back to baseball in the Tournament Capital.

Collegiate Baseball Society and the Kamloops International Baseball Tournament. And, all these years later, he’s still playing, a third basemen for the senior Sun Devils. It’s histories like his that have helped to make the association what it is, now entering its 50th season. For Devick, the person he has become is thanks, in large part, to his time in Kamloops minor baseball. “I’ve got a really strong group of friends from baseball,”

Devick told KTW. “The first board that I joined was the Kamloops Collegiate, because I realized it was just them that made it possible for me to play — the realization that, if they weren’t there, if they didn’t do that work, that I may not have furthered my career in baseball. “It’s not like I got drafted, or signed, or anything crazy like that, but it has had a huge impact on my life.” On Saturday, April 26, the KMBA will kick off its 50th season with an opening-cer-

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Playing in Kamloops due to inclement weather in Calgary, the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack baseball team will be back in action at Norbrock Stadium this weekend. The WolfPack will play a pair of games today (April 25) against the University of Calgary Dinos, at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., before facing the Dinos again at noon

on Saturday, April 26. Also on Saturday, the WolfPack will play a 5 p.m. matchup against the Okanagan College Coyotes of Kelowna. On Sunday, April 27, TRU will again face Calgary, this time at 10 a.m., before closing out the weekend at 3 p.m. against Okanagan College. The WolfPack are 9-5 on the season heading into the weekend.

emonies celebration at Norbrock Stadium. The association expects to fill Norbrock with the families and friends of its players, a full house celebrating the anniversary and supporting the city’s 47 minor baseball teams. Prizes, dignitaries and bands will highlight the morning — the opening ceremonies begin at 9 a.m. — which will include stadium introductions for all of the association’s teams. Following the ceremonies, the KMBA will begin the season with games across McArthur Island. Many of the parents, friends and families in the stands on Saturday will be the same individuals who have donated countless hours to the KMBA and its players. Devick hopes to also be on the island on the weekend with many other KMBA alumni, reliv-

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John Morris is out. Ryan Kuhn is in. Jim Cotter’s B.C.based curling rink announced the latest change to its lineup on its Facebook page on April 22, installing the former world junior champion Kuhn to its ranks. Kuhn will play third, while Cotter, a Kamloops product, will return to the skip position. The new addition to Cotter’s Kelowna-Vernon rink is a Vernon-based curler himself and played second for the Brad Kuhn rink that captured gold at the Canadian Junior Curling Championship and the World Junior Curling Championship in 2000. “We’re thrilled to have Ryan join our team,” Cotter told KTW. “He’s somebody I’ve been trying to get on the team the last few years,

but his job just hasn’t allowed him to do it. “He’s an extremely talented player.” Kuhn, 31, was the first name on the list for the skip, following Morris’ decision earlier this month to step back from curling and focus on his career and education. Cotter said he has approached Kuhn almost every year for the last five. Previously, Kuhn’s job as a commercial pilot, as well as supporting his wife’s curling career, made it difficult for him to commit to a competitive career. But, with more freedom in his work schedule and his wife taking the year off curling, the time was right for him to join Cotter and Co. “I just haven’t been able to put down the commitment that is needed,” Kuhn said. “I think I’m finally in

a spot in life where I can finally do that, hopefully. “I’m looking forward to it.” The Cotter rink is not unfamiliar with Kuhn. The rink’s newest member teamed up with Cotter in the Vernon cashspiel a few years ago and he played with second Tyrel Griffith as a junior. “He just has a great attitude, like I said a great player and a similar personality to us,” Cotter said of Kuhn. “Seems to be a perfect fit.” “I’m just very excited, all the guys are great,” Kuhn said. “I’m looking forward to going to play with a bunch of friends and guys that I really like and respect. They’re just great players, too.” The Cotter rink will be playing a lighter schedule next season, taking a step back from the gruelling run that led to the 2013 Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings Canadian Olympic Curling Trials in Winnipeg and the 2014 Tim Hortons Brier in Kamloops. It was the perfect time to bring Kuhn back into the fold. Despite a more relaxed schedule, the Cotter rink is looking to contend for the 2015 Brier in Calgary and possibly the John Morris has joined Team Canada. Allen Douglas/KTW

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Awards night

The Kamloops Long Blades capped off the Olympic year with their awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 22, handing out five honours. Sylvie Lloyd was given the Stan Vyse Memorial Award as the skater of the year. Lloyd, who is Vyse’s granddaughter, won the award based on accumulated points from competitions, camps, improvement, sportsmanship, work ethic and team dynamics. Michelle Graf was named the volunteer of the year, recognizing her hours in the equipment room and as an official and board member. Yolaine Kampman was named the youth volunteer of the year, while Karen MacLaren was named the official of the year. Sandi Vyse, founder and co-ordinator of the Long Blades, was named the coach

Sandi Vyse (left) and Sylvie Lloyd accepted awards at the Kamloops Long Blades’ award ceremony on Tuesday, April 22, capping the speed-skating club’s season.

of the year.

Jubilant judokas

Four Kamloops Judo Club members earned medals at the B.C. Open judo tournament earlier this month in Vernon. Luca Fattor and Andrew Thiessen won gold in their respective divisions, while Matteo Fattor and Corey Somers won bronze. Also participating at the event from Kamloops were Aidan Cianci, Cody Bolton, Andrew Spina, Finn Newcomen and Jamieson Bennett.

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Having recently been ranked in NHL Central Scouting’s final draft list, Kamloops Blazers’ defenceman Edson Harlacher captained Switzerland at the under-18 Men’s World Hockey Championships in Finland. Canada beat Switzerland 3-2 in the quarter-final round on Thursday, April 24. The 18-year-old

recorded nine assists in 71 games in his first season with the Blazers. Harlacher is a native of Zurich, Switzerland, and was named the Blazers’ rookie of the year. He was held pointless in four round-robin games with Switzerland Tim O’Donovan, the Kamloops Blazers’ director of hockey and media administration, is in Finland doing media relations for the Canadian team.

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The Kamloops Gymnastics and Trampoline Centre raked in the medals on the weekend, competing in the final B.C. Cup trampoline trials of the season. The centre netted a pair of team awards, with Emily Schmidt, Gavin Dodd and Emma Guertin grabbing a silver team award in tumbling and Mario Bruno, Hannah Walker and Aurora Lewis picking up bronze. Individually, Dodd, 10, won gold at the national level in trampoline, double-mini trampoline and tumbling, competing against older athletes. He also teamed up with Jaxson Coull to win gold in the national category of synchronized trampoline. Coull also had a bronze in double-mini trampoline. Rachel Beauchamp earned gold in doublemini trampoline and trampoline, while Schmidt took home gold on the trampoline and silver in both doublemini trampoline and tumbling. Bruno bounced to a silver in individual trampoline. At the provincial level, Kristina Dodd took home a pair of gold medals, in doublemini trampoline and tumbling. Jaeden Gorman earned two silver medals, in trampoline and

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The Kamloops Art Gallery is leaving logic at the door for its latest afternoon of tours, workshops and activities on Saturday, April 26. The free family event features art projects in a variety of media that will draw on dreams, the illogical and the fantastic — all themes from the gallery’s exhibit Unreal. Family art activities run from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the gallery, 465 Victoria St.

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Little Big Studio hosts one of the founding members of Vancouver’s Bard on the Beach for a workshop focused on turning Shakespeare’s words into actions. Christopher

Weddell’s Shakescenes workshop will include group exercises, mockauditions, one-on-one consultations and other tools to make actors comfortable connecting with Shakespearian characters. The $110 workshop runs from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on May 2 and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 3 at Little Big Studio, 386 Tranquille Rd. For more information, contact Weddell at cfw_act@hotmail.com or 250-879-0134.

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ARRY GOTTFRIEDSON IS going to be a busy man this summer. The principal of Sk’elep School of Excellence plans to spend most of his summer break promoting his latest book — Chaos Inside Thunderstorms. “It’s getting a lot of attention,” Gottfriedson told KTW. “I’m getting a lot of invitations. I’ve been invited to

Colombia to go to a world indigenous conference in July.” Chaos Inside

Garry Gottfriedson’s book Chaos Inside Thunderstorms launched last week. Dave Eagles/KTW

Thunderstorms, Th Gottfriedson’s eighth book, Go launched last week. lau He said it’s already been nominated for the Griffin no Poetry Prize and a Governor Po General’s Literary Award. “It’s a book of poetry that sort of takes a look at the struggles of aboriginal people from the inside,” he said. “It’s examining our current leadership, issues around mining, residential school, reconciliation — all these issues.” Gottfriedson spent part of this week in Vancouver promoting the book and he’ll be in Salmon Arm today (April 25) and Kelowna later this weekend.

A book tour through the Prairies and into Ontario is also in the works, he said. “It’s just ramping up,” he said. “It looks like I’m going to be gone quite a bit this summer.” Gottfriedson, who studied creative writing under Allen Ginsberg and Marianne Faithfull at the Naropa Institute in Colorado, said he has two more books already in the works. The first, a novel set on the reserve in 1960s Kamloops, has already received interest from a publisher. “It’s sort of about this little gang of rez boys and what

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happens to them,” he said. “I kind of examine the taboos. It was a time when interracial marriages were sort of a touchy issue. “I really go back deep in the Secwepemc worldview and culture.” The second forthcoming book is another creation of verse, Gottfriedson said. “It’s a new book of poetry,” he said. “I don’t know where it’s going to go yet.” Chaos Inside Thunderstorms is available at Chapters and online at chapters.indigo.ca and amazon.ca. Electronic editions of the book are also available online.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT O MUSIC: MICK CRETNEY, Folk/rock/blues, Fireside Steakhouse, 405 Victoria St. O MUSIC: PERRY TUCKER AND THE GOOD GRAVY BAND, The Inlander Pub, 2020 Falcon Rd., 9 p.m. O MUSIC: THE ROCKIES AND THE GAY NINETIES, CJ’s Night Club, doors open 8 p.m., $5 cover O SCIENCE: STAR DOME FROM OKANAGAN SCIENCE CENTRE, Learn about the stars at the Big Little Science Centre, 655 Holt St. Contact the centre for tickets to one of four shows: 10:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 1:15 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. O THEATRE: KAMLOOPS PLAYERS PRESENTS CHAMBER MUSIC, Dark comedy at Stage House theatre, 422 Tranquille Rd. Tickets are $18, available at Kamloops Live box ofce, 1025 Lorne St., 250-3745483 or kamloopslive. ca. O THEATRE: A BRIMFUL OF ASHA, Pavilion Theatre, 8 pm. Tickets at Kamloops Live Box Ofce, 1025 Lorne St., kamloopslive.com or 250-374-5483. O WESTSYDE COMMUNITY YARD SALE, ea market, yard sale and barbecue at the former Westsyde elementary school, 2450 Partridge Dr., 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Setup is at 7 a.m.

SUNDAY

SUNDAY, APRIL 27 O ART: BEARING WITNESS, collaboration between the Kamloops Arts Council and the Phoenix Centre, an exhibit interpreting substance abuse. Kamloops Arts Council main gallery, 7 Seymour St. W. O BOOGIE THE BRIDGE, 17th annual run or walk in Kamloops featuring multiple bands along the route. Registration at boogiethebridge.com or up until until the day before at Runners Sole, 1395 Hillside Dr.

O MUSIC: NINJASPY AND SECOND DAY SOBER, The Dirty Jersey. Tickets $10 at the door. O MUSIC: WOODEN HORESMAN, house concert at 1059 Nicola St. Potluck at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m.

MONDAY MONDAY, APRIL 28 O ART: BEARING WITNESS, collaboration between the Kamloops Arts Council and the Phoenix Centre, an exhibit interpreting substance abuse. Kamloops Arts Council main gallery, 7 Seymour St. W. O ART: THROUGHOUT WITHIN, TRU graduating students showcase work from 10 fourthyear students, Old Main Art Gallery and Visual Arts Department at TRU.

TUESDAY

TUESDAY, APRIL 29 O ART: BEARING WITNESS, collaboration between the Kamloops Arts Council and the Phoenix Centre, an exhibit interpreting substance abuse. Kamloops Arts Council main gallery, 7 Seymour St. W. O ART: THROUGHOUT WITHIN, TRU graduating students showcase work from 10 fourthyear students, Old Main Art Gallery and Visual Arts Department at TRU.

WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 O ART: BEARING WITNESS, collaboration between the Kamloops Arts Council and the Phoenix Centre, an exhibit interpreting substance abuse. Kamloops Arts Council main gallery, 7 Seymour St. W. O ART: THROUGHOUT WITHIN, TRU graduating students showcase work from 10 fourthX See B7

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Notes on: Falcity � WHO: Falcity is made up of Nik Pankovets on vocals and guitar, Ty Dempsey on drums and Jarret Boyetchko on bass. The name, Dempsey said, came from an idea the group tossed around to create a one-word identity made from two words. “It started as False Cities,” he said, “and evolved from there.” � WHAT: Falcity describes itself as “an alternative-rock band writing all our own songs. Our sound is influenced heavily by bands such as 30 Seconds to Mars, Muse and Nirvana.” � WHEN: Next time up for the band is Wednesday, April 30, when it shares the Dirty Jersey stage with The Motorleague. And, it is venturing out of town for its first show ever in Vancouver at the Red Room.

� WHY: Dempsey explains it — “We practise hard and take a lot of pride in having an interesting and interactive stage show. We play music because it’s all we know, we’ve been in bands our whole lives and there’s nothing else we wanna do. Nik moved all the way from Ukraine to be in a band.” � HOW: To find out more, go online to facebook.com/falcityband and on Twitter and Instagram at @falcityband.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT year students, Old Main Art Gallery and Visual Arts Department at TRU. O MUSIC: MOTORLEAGUE WITH JENNY AND FALCITY, The Dirty Jersey, tickets are $10 at the door. Doors open at 8 p.m.

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THURSDAY, MAY 1 O AFTER SCHOOL CLUB, bring your homework and a snack, get help with English and meet friends. Kamloops Immigrant Services, 448 Tranquille Rd. 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. O ART: THROUGHOUT WITHIN, TRU graduating students showcase work from 10 fourth-year students, Old Main Art Gallery and Visual Arts Department at TRU. O ART: BEARING WITNESS, collaboration between the Kamloops Arts Council and the Phoenix Centre, an exhibit interpreting substance abuse. Kamloops Arts Council main gallery, 7 Seymour St. W. O FAMILY: YOUTH COOKING PROGRAM, Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services hosts cooking of traditional, nutritious and economical meals, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. More info: 250-554-9486. O MUSIC: GEORGE THOROGOOD AND THE DESTROYERS, blues rockband at ISC, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $49.50 available through Ticketmaster at 1-855-985-5000. O ROCK TRIVIA: RETRO ROCK TRIVIA NIGHT, Dirty Jersey, 1200 Eighth St. More info: retrorocktrivia.com. O SESSION, maker meetup session with Kamloops Innovation. Hands-on learning how to wire a circuit. Limited spots for two-hour sessions. Registration required. More info: kamloopsinnovation.ca. O YOUTH ART PROGRAM, Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services hosts First Nations, Inuit and Metis cultural art learning, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. More info: 250-554-9486.

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Kaitlyn Loth (left) and Darby O’Toole create sidewalk art with chalk during their lunch hour break at a previous Young Artists’ Conference in Kamloops. KTW file

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Many years ago, some teachers in the district with creativity on their mind got together with some administrators. They wanted to create a conference that would engage “students with artistic aspirations,” said Cori Wickes, chairwoman of the committee organizing this year’s Young Artists Conference and principal at McGowan Park elementary. Wickes said the main goal is to give students in grades 4 to 7 a chance to work with other artists; the 121 students registered for the May 1 conference

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will have an opportunity to learn more about drawing, working with water colour, making puppets, working with clay, block printing, creating button blankets and more. The group will gather at the Old Main Building at Thompson Rivers University for the series of workshops. To be selected, the students’ work had to be judged at their school, which is given a number it can submit for consideration to be hung in the schooldistrict office based on the size of the student body. Usually, more than 120 pieces vie for a space on the walls of the Ninth Avenue building.

The committee chooses up to 16 pieces to be hung for the year and all other works will be put on display at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre in a Young Artists Showcase, where they will remain from April 29 to May 2 for public viewing. Only two-dimensional works can be accepted due to space limitations, but those works can be in any medium. They can be pieces of art created at school or at home, but must be original, not the students’ own version of famous art. The works should be an extension of what they have been taught in class.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Crackers . . . coming here Dennis Robertson, author of Crackers . . . Come Hear, will be at the North Kamloops Library on Thursday, May 1, at 7 p.m. to read from and discuss his book.

Crackers was his hearing-assist dog for more than 14 years and the inspiration of his story. For more information, contact 250-554-1124 or questions@tnrd.ca.

CASTING CALL FOR EXTRAS WE ARE SEARCHING FOR EGYPTIAN LOOKING MEN

Bagpipes to sound off in Tournament Capital If the sound of bagpipes or the sight of kilts swinging stirs your inner celt, check out an annual spring piping event in Kamloops. The Kamloops Pipe Band Society is acting as host band for this year’s annual Southern Interior Spring Fling, taking place Saturday, May 3. The annual event is held on the first Saturday in May and rotates between cities in the Interior. The concept originated in Revelstoke

about 30 years ago and is anticipated each year by the bands involved. A friendly competition is divided into categories of piping, drumming, dancing and skits. The overall points winner is presented with the Challenge Cup, which Kamloops has won several times. It all begins on Friday, May 2, with a meet and greet of the bands at the Masonic Temple. An individual piper jig/hornpipe contest

will be held that night and the winner will take home a chanter. Saturday’s festivities will be held at Riverside Park. Each band will parade from the Interior Savings Centre westbound on Lorne Street to the bandshell at the park. Bands will be judged during the parade based on dress, deportment and drill with the requirement of performing a slow march. The highly esteemed piping and drumming

contest will be held at the Rotary Band Shell, with dancing and skit contests at Colombo Lodge later that evening. The bands begin playing at 1 p.m. The Lions Club will be onsite selling hotdogs and hamburgers for lunch. The event will draw bands from across the province, including Vernon, Salmon Arm, Nelson, Williams Lake, Grand Forks, Kelowna, Kimberly and Vancouver.

Do you look middle Eastern or have dark skin tone and hair color? We need you for this movie if you do.

We will be filming in the Kamloops area Mid May for 2 days. If you are interested please come meet us at the Casting call

Grand Hall, Campus Activity Centre, TRU Campus. 900 McGill Road FRIDAY APRIL 25TH 6:30PM TO 9:30PM OR

SAT APRIL 26TH 10:30AM TO 3:00PM Please bring your clothing sizes with you. If you cannot make the casting call email a photo to NATM3castingcall@gmail.com All work is paid and no agents fees involved. Must be over 18 to apply. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE JUST DROP BY.

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Contest Rules: Please complete the entry form and return to: 1365 B Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops BC V2C 5P6. Alternatively, you may fax your completed form to 250-374-1033. We will accept a maximum one (1) entry per person. Draw will take place on May 6, 2014. Winner will be notified by phone and will be required to answer a skill testing question. To claim prize, the winner must bring valid ID to our office and have their photo take with the prize. The contest winner’s name will be announced via our Facebook page and their name and photo will be published in the next available edition. By entering the contest, the winner agrees to have their name and photo published in Kamloops This Week. Prize is awarded “as is”, is not redeemable for cash, and is non transferrable. Further, by participating in the contest, the winner waives any and all claims of liability against Kamloops This Week, for any personal injury or loss which may occur from the conduct of, or participation in, the contest, or from the use of any prize.

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FRIDAY, April 25, 2014

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CULTURAL EDUCATION Jaelyn Foidart and Alexus Parlby show off medicine pouches crafted during an Aboriginal Awareness Days activity at Kay Bingham elementary. Students recently learned about Metis dances and teepees and did crafts during three days of First Nations education. Andrea Klassen/KTW

Memories BILL & ELSIE ZACHARY Congratulations on your 68TH Wedding Anniversary Married April 27, 1946 - Ethelbert, MB

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B10 FRIDAY, April 25, 2014 KAMLOOPS

THIS WEEK

Water, water everywhere

TRAVEL

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Exploring the Gulf Islands By Hans Tammemagi

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As the Queen of Nanaimo chugged into Georgia Strait, the sun sparkled on the waves, fishing boats trolled the waters, a powerful tug pulled a barge on a long line and sailboats floated like butterflies. Soon we were in the Gulf Islands archipelago, a maze of more than 220 rocky masses ranging from small deathly-dangerouswhen-foggy reefs to large isles. Only Salt Spring, Pender, Mayne, Galiano and Saturna Islands receive BC Ferry service. At Galiano Island a few cars clunked off the ferry and a few thumped on. Gulls soared and black cormorants dried their outstretched wings on the mooring posts like preachers blessing their flock. We entered Active Pass and watched our ferry make sharp turns in the narrow, twisting channel that separates Galiano and Mayne Islands. Fishing boats bobbed in the pass, seeking the herring and salmon that are attracted by the turbulent tidal currents. At Pender Island, my wife and I drove off the ferry. Day after sunny day followed, for the Gulf Islands sit in the rain shadow of the Olympic mountains and have a warm Mediterranean climate. Staying at a cabin for a week, we discovered the

islands have three very different personalities — the sea, the forest and bucolic farmland. In the forest we felt tiny amongst the enormous Douglas firs and western cedars all standing ram-rod straight. Here and there slouching arbutus trees with their peeling, rust-coloured trunks looked like hippies lost amongst a cadre of soldiers. Surrounded by delicate ferns, sombre light, towering trees and bright green moss clinging to logs and rocks, it felt primordial. We walked close together expecting a raptor or other Mesozoic beast to suddenly burst through the foliage. One day we went kayaking to Portland Island, part of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, which sprawls over 15 islands and numerous islets. On the shore an oystercatcher and a long-legged blue heron patrolled the beach for dinner. The tour leader found a large red crab hiding inside a soft moon-snail shell. Purple starfish were attached like glue to rocks. We passed sandstone cliffs sculpted by wind and sea into delicate lacework whorls of beige and yellow. A regal eagle sat high in a fir tree. Thirty seals basked on a small islet, their watery, large eyes nervously watching our progress. Our guide described the black and white orcas, or

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killer whales. Three pods of about 90 orcas live here and the ultimate thrill, he explained, is to kayak amongst them, their tall dorsal fins towering over you. Our next exploration was to neighbouring Salt Spring Island, the largest and most populated of the Islands and a Mecca for artists and authors. Ganges, the main town, is full of artisan shops, cafes, and restaurants serving fresh seafood. That afternoon we hiked a sea-side trail and watched ferries float regally past, then we tippled at one of the three island wineries. The highlight was the Saturday market, which was abuzz with pottery, paintings, carvings, sculptures, stained glass and other products of the human mind and hand. To explore the nautical character of the islands, which offer some of the best boating in the world, we visited Poets Cove on south Pender Island. We watched the coming and going of sailboats with tall masts, gleaming yachts and roaring float planes. We walked the beach

toward the lighthouse peering into tidal pools and admiring the artful necklaces of weathered driftwood logs that mark the high-tide line. At the bar we listened to yarns about fish that had been caught (or not) and the orcas, dolphins and sea lions that had been sighted. Saturna, the smallest and most isolated of the main Gulf Islands, has narrow winding roads and little nightlife and is a small piece of paradise lost in a time warp. Sheep graze in tiny meadows and feral goats scamper on hillsides. The isle is achingly beautiful with numerous beach accesses and forest trails that often lead to beautiful secret glades or viewpoints. We found a small cove with an ancient native midden. We studied the layers of broken white clam-shells and pondered how the Coastal Salish natives lived here for 6,000 years. At the end of the day, my wife and I hiked to a viewpoint and as the islands turned a misty blue-grey, we raised our glasses to this delightful feast of islands.

ABOVE: Primordial rain forest on Pender Island. BELOW: A glass of wine is the best way to finish a day in the Gulf Islands.

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HOME&GARDEN

Get help with home renovations this weekend By Jessica Klymchuk STAFF REPORTER

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OME renovation is at the top of the list this year at the annual Kamloops Spring Home Show. Show manager and owner Jim Rice said the theme is prominent this year, with many businesses showcasing new products sure to appease handy Kamloopsians. “If you’re renovating, it’s a great place to come and look for ideas for all parts of the home,” he said. Many businesses —138 to be exact — will host exhibits at the 16th annual show this weekend in Kamloops. This year, the show spans two days at the McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre and continues to be a great place to speak with local experts and get answers to local questions, Rice said. Whether it’s to do with the local environment, building systems, land issues, dirt or even bugs unique to the Kamloops area, Rice said the show is

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$ focused on the needs of the community. “You can research online, but you can’t ask questions and get good, solid answers,” Rice said. There will also be a selection of general-interest exhibits showcasing health products and investment, financial and real estate information. Attendees will also be able to take advantage of professional home inspectors who will be on site.

CAREERS Job hunting is a full-time job in itself and it requires a good amount of planning. Looking in the help wanted ads in your newspaper and on local job sites is definitely an excellent place to start, however, much more needs to be done. Along with keeping an eye on advertised job offers, many people also look for work

through networking, which basically involves telling as many people as possible that they are actively seeking employment. There are three different types of networks: Personal networks that include family and close friends, professional networks made-up of people encountered in the working environ-

Since 1998, B.C. HomeShows Ltd. has produced over 200 shows. It is the largest independent home show producer in the Interior. The show takes place on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, beginning at 10 a.m. This is the first year the spring show will not be running Friday night. Admission is free and the Kamloops Fall Home Show will follow in October.

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NETWORKING TO THE RESCUE!

ment or during the job hunting process and virtual networks that can include the two preceding groups as well as on-line

encounters, particularly through professional networks. Sites such as MySpace, Facebook, Friendster, LinkedIn, LiveJournal, Twitter

Logan Lake Literacy Outreach Coordinator

(Part-time contract position approx. 40 hrs per month) The Literacy Logan Lake Committee is seeking a part-time “Literacy Outreach Coordinator” to provide leadership in building, coordinating and enhancing literacy services, program and networks within Logan Lake. The Literacy Outreach Coordinator will report to and work with the Literacy Committee and community partners. The aim is to help build the capacity of the community to deliver and sustain local literacy programs and services. Areas of responsibility include: Community Literacy Plan implementation, relationship and partnership building , nancial reporting, event planning, organizing literacy meetings and reports. Desirable qualities and skills include: Good organizational and writing skills, computer prociency, good time management and the ability to organize literacy meetings and community events. Send resume to: Logan Lake Literacy Committee re: Coordinator Position PO BOX 640 Logan Lake BC V0K 1W0 Closing Date April 30, 2014

and Bebo have become an extremely popular way for people to communicate. People who have a good network

participate in other people’s lives by giving and receiving information, advice, support and commitment. By making use of this network,

you will greatly increase your chances of finding the right job, quickly and easily. Therefore, go for it, be dynamic and … Start networking!

NOW HIRING Extra Foods Store in Kamloops BC has an opening for a Front End Supervisor. Reporting to the Owner/Operator, the Front Supervisor will be responsible for day to day management of all aspects of a Front End Department. Duties for this position include, but are not limited to: Scheduling to budgets and the needs of the business, maintain all records applicable to the front end including cash office, store opening and closing procedures, provide direction and support to department staff as well as training and coaching department staff. The successful candidate will have superior customer service, communication and leadership skills. Ability to work in a fast paced team environment is essential. Previous Front End experience would be an asset. This is a full time position which offers a comprehensive benefits plan, a competitive salary and excellent opportunities for advancement. If you would like to grow your career with us, please submit your resume along with salary expectations to: Kamloops This Week Box #1435 1365-B Dalhousie Dr, Kamloops BC, V2C 5P6

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Announcements

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Career Opportunities

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.

Wanted: Class 1 Propane Haulers, Full-Time Monday to Friday Employment Looking for an experienced driver to cover Calgary, Golden, Castlegar, Kamloops & Kelowna bulk propane loads Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday. Previous bulk propane hauling an asset but not necessary. Ideal candidate will be flexible, safety oriented and have strong communication skills. Please contact Amy Enger at: 403 723 9272 or via email at: aenger@calgasinc.com with your resume and any applicable training certificates.

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Coming Events Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the Celebration of Rural Living Expo & Trade Show April 26-27, 2014 9am-5pm daily NT Agriplex & Fall Fair Facility 4872 Dunn Lake Rd., Barriere Over 100 booths & displays to peruse. Music, concessions, giveaways. A full lineup of feature speakers. Free draws every hour. $5/adult, $3/stud. or senior, children 12 & under Free. Vendor and Expo info at: www.ruralexpobarriere.com 250-319-8023

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Opportunity

Retired active lady looking for male friend with same interest. Fixing old cars, trucks, animals. 250-374-7335.

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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 Only those of interest will be contacted. Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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~ Caution ~ While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in Kamloops This Week are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front. Dairy Distribution Business for products of a national leading dairy supplier in Kamloops and surrounding area. Excellent revenue opportunity. Requires investment and good physical condition. For info 828-7855

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Spaces Available at Little Scholars. Preschool/Group care. 655 Holt St. Beginning July 2nd. 7:00am-5:00pm. 250-320-8391.

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking JOB FAIR IN KAMLOOPS Monarch Transport (1975) Ltd. & Valley Roadways Ltd. will be hosting a JOB FAIR in Kamloops on April 30th, 2014 at the Petro Pass Travel Centre, 1885 Trans-Canada Hwy West from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Upstairs in the Meeting Room. We welcome Class 1 Owner Operators for our Canadian, US & Prince George Van Divisions (Monarch Transport) & Canadian & Territory Flat Deck Divisions (Valley Roadways) For more information call Annette at 1-855-877-0619

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Sushi Royal Tokyo Title: Sushi Cook (NOC:6242) Location: 324 Victoria St, Kamloops BC, V2C 2A5 Wage: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour Number of Work Hours: 40 hours per week Number of Positions: 2 Duties:

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Thompson Career College

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

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Employment Education/Trade Schools FOODSAFE COURSE by Certified Instructor

April 29th May 5th, 10th & 27th 8:30am-4:00pm $70 Pre-register by phoning 250-554-9762

HUNTER & FIREARMS

Courses. Next C.O.R.E. May 10th & 11th Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L. April 29 & 30th evenings. Challenges, Testing ongoing daily. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

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WORKING AT HEIGHTS? Get Trained! Fall Protection Certification Course. May 9th or May 30th. 8:00am to 5:00pm. $250 course fee. Pre-register at: Sylva Management 250-374-6687

Employment

Services

Sales

Alternative Health

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.

Trades, Technical Manufacturing & Repair Shop in Kamloops is looking for a full time Welder/Fabricator to start immediately. Seeking a motivated individual for a position to weld, fabricate, and build structural and miscellaneous steel according to specs and quality standards. The successful candidate will have experience in lay out as per blueprints, welding and cutting, and assemble of parts. Need to have precision and control to prevent damage and assure a quality product. Heavy Duty Mechanical experience is an asset but willing to train. If you think you have the skills required and an attitude to get the job done please send your resume to Mark Baker at markb@hytrack er.com or fax to 250-3722976. Please NO phone calls.

Help Wanted

Work Wanted

Bottle Depot. Looking for a driver. Must be hard-working and reliable. Pls fax resume to 250-372-3738

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

Cintas is currently looking for a Uniform Service Sales Representative at our Kamloops location. We are one of the fastest-growing companies in the nation and we’re ready to share our success with you. For further details and to apply go to: www.cintas.ca/careers/ Clickon“ViewJob Opportunities” & Search for the Job/Req Number: 10140325.

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

250-374-0462

Kamloops Royal Canadian Legion is looking for the following: Bookkeeper: This is a part time position, approx 10hrs per wk. Bartender/Server: This is a casual/part time position. Resumes can be dropped off to the Legion at 425 Lansdowne St, or emailed president@kamloopslegion.com Now HiringExperienced Housekeepers for F/T & P/T positions. Apply with resume to 551 - 11th Ave. Kamloops or E: scottsinn@shaw.ca or 250-372-9444.

“Vyajan” needs 1 cook F/T pos’n who can cook East & North Indian food.No formal education req’d 2 to 5 yrs experience & Hindi,English language an asset. Wages $15hr.Contact Vyanjan Fine Indian Cuisine Ltd 354 Seymour St Kamloops BC V2C 2G2 email: renu.sapkota@ hotmail.com

Services

Garden & Lawn

Landscaping

Painting & Decorating

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

Handypersons RICKS’S SMALL HAUL

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For all Deliveries & Dump Runs. Extra large dump trailers for rent. Dump Truck Long and Short Hauls!!

Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

WEST END CEDARS. Cedar hedge maintenance, trimming, topping & removal and gutter cleaning too. Lorne 574-5816

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Help Wanted

Hub International Barton Insurance Job Opportunity

Fitness/Exercise

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Hub International Barton Insurance is currently seeking an experienced Personal Lines/ Autoplan Agent for our Valleyview office in Kamloops. We offer excellent benefits with a competitive salary. Applicant needs 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.

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Merchandise for Sale

Plumbing

Auctions

Free Items

HOT WATER TANKS REPLACEMENT

The contents of a 12x20 storage locker will be auctioned off on Saturday, May 3/14 @ 10:00am – CASH ONLY. The contents of the locker consists of general household items, including some furniture and exercise equipment. High bidder must remove EVERY THING within an agreed upon time frame. Location is 2664 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops, BC

Free Perennials; poppies, day lilies, irises, flocks, violets and lots more, you come get, I’ll help you dig, 250-579-5877 Westsyde

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Stucco/Siding

Garden Equipment We buy and sell good quality used Hydroponic Equipment. www.goodguysgardening.com (250)302-1265

2-garage doors with all acc. $300/each. 4-sliding glass doors 8ft. $200/each. 3765392.

$100 & Under 2twin size book case headboards light oak exc cond $100 (250) 374-9213

$200 & Under 22calibur Cooey w/scope and case excellent condition $150 (250) 554-4467 4tires on rims 14” 5 bolt to Dodge/Chrysler {(2)205 75 R14} {(2)195 75 R14} $200 (250) 554-1023 Yamaha Keyboard song style and voice stand incl $150 very good shape (250) 376-6381

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Flea Markets Fruit trees for planting, any kind. $5-$25. Grapes. Tomatoes, seed potatoes. Call all year round. 250-376-3480.

Solid oak table $97, China Cabinet $119 Kitchen cabinet set $395 (250) 299-6477 TZone Vibration Toner Machine. $1100. CPAP Machine. $1200. 250-377-7540.

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Merchandise for Sale

Auctions Auctions 6461720 HARVEY'S AUCTION SERVICE presents

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SAT. MAY 10TH • 10AM 4364 BARRIERE TN RD

ACROSS FROM PETRO CANADA SERVICE STATION

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INFO: PH/FAX: 250-376-7826 • CELL 250-319-2101 CHARTER MEMBER OF BC AUCTIONEERS 1983-2013

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ABERDEEN Multi Family Garage Sale. Ski gear- toys- kids bikes etc. April 26th 8:00 to 1:00. 955 Huntliegh Crescent BATCHELOR HEIGHTS Huge Batchelor Heights Street garage sale Pennask Terrace Sat and Sun Apr 26th & 27th. Starts at 9am. Better than ever this year. BROCK Downsizing Sale Sat. April 26. 824 Nicolani Dr. Furniture, hse hold, tools, clothing and more! BROCK Multi Family Garage Sale 2385 Bossert Ave April 26th 8noon. King size bed frame, 2 dressers, ottoman, costco computer desks, book shelves, plus size clothing & size 28, purses, shoes, 20” TV and stand. BROCK Multi-Family. Saturday, April 26th. 9:00am. #21-1836 Greenfield Ave. Hshld, etc. DALLAS 332 Crawford Court Sat Apr 26th 9am-2pm furniture, children & baby items, sports goods, golf &, misc items. DALLAS 5761 Todd Hill Cres Multi Family Sat April 26th 9am2pm house hold items, fabric, books, antiques and more DALLAS 6506 Chukar Drive. Sat Apr 26th 8:00am. Tons of items. Gaming consoles, furniture, sporting goods, old dishes, dog kennel & crate, misc. household items, antiques, lrg wall art, old tube bed frame. The List goes on and on! DALLAS D14 - 7155 Dallas Dr Sat & Sun 9-2pm High end merchandise, cross country skis xmas decorations wicker bench & basket set many misc DALLAS Gateway Estates entire complex garage sale Sat Apr 26th 10-?pm 7545 Dallas Dr. DOWNTOWN Sunday, April 27th. 9:00am-1:00pm. 678 Dominion St. Furn. antiques, tools etc. GATEWAY ESTATES DALLAS

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Business for Sale

Misc. for Sale AB Doer Twist exercise machine $100.00 250-376-2827 Adjustable bed 37’ x 76’ with 2 adjustable & 2 massage motors $425 250 -579-9521 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? MISC4Sale: Camperette $300, Oak Table Chairs-$400, 2-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg.

ROLL ENDS AVAILABLE $10 / ROLL 1365 B Dalhousie Drive

Do you have an item for sale under $750?

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

Apt/Condos for Sale The Willows - 55+bldg updated 1bdrm, a/c, in suite w/d, 7appl, same flr stor. Close to all amenities $139,900 (250) 376-3324

New Shoprider Scooters 889’s $250.off, 888’s $175.off, & Power Chairs $200.off website prices. www.okmobility.ca Kamloops: 250-377-3705 Kelowna: 250-764-7757 Vernon: 250-542-3745 or call TF 1-888-542-3745

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

Misc. Wanted Collectors Currently Buying: Coin Collections, Antiques, Native Art, Old Silver, Paintings, Jewellery etc. We Deal with Estates 778-281-0030

Real Estate

Medical Supplies

Building Supplies

Pets

Merchandise for Sale

Moving Sale. Sat & Sun, April 26&27th. 8:00am-1:00pm. #61 - 7545 Dallas Dr. Hshld, garage items. Everything Must Sell! JUNIPER-BENCHLANDS Moving Sale 1743 Cheakamus Dr. Sat Apr 26th 10am-2pm Tires, dvd’s, 100’s of books, house ware, clothing and many more surprises! KAMLOOPS STAMP SHOW SALE AND AUCTION Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers Way. Saturday, April 26th.10:00am-3:00pm. NORTH SHORE Multi Family 930 Pembrooke Ave, Sat and Sun 9-2pm Misc household, tools fishing +more NORTH SHORE Sat April 26. 8:00am-2:00pm. 647 Patricia Ave. Household items and much more. ROSEHILL #120-1175 Rosehill Rd Hidden Valley Trailer Court. Sat Apr 26th 10am-2pm. Small house hold items plus clothing.

STORAGE AUCTION SAT. MAY 3RD • 10AM

ACE SELF STORAGE

651 W. ATHABASCA ST (KAMLOOPS)

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

ONLY $11.50 FOR 3 LINES (Plus Tax) ($1 per additional line)

2 lockers full including 1993 Lincoln Mark 8 (High Noon Gone) INFO: PH/FAX: 250-376-7826 • CELL 250-319-2101 CHARTER MEMBER OF BC AUCTIONEERS 1983-2013

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Misc. for Sale classifieds@kamloopsthisweek.com Garage Sale deadline is Wednesday 2pm for Friday Call Tuesday before 2pm for our 2 day special for $15.50 for Thursday and Friday

NORTH SHORE Sat, April 26th. 9-2pm 1115 7th Street. Many collectable’s, clothing, kids items, books, glassware, jewelry, wicker patio set, furniture, DVD’s, linens, medical chair & bathlift and much more! Very large and organized! SAHALI Spirit Warriors Huge Fundraising Garage Sale Sat April 26th 8-4pm At Hills of Peace Lutheran Church 695 Robson Dr. SUN RIVERS Downsizing Sat Apr 26th 8-2pm 608 Rosewood Lane Camping gear, house hold + more!

The Great Dallas Garage Sale Featuring The Entire Dallas Neighbourhood Saturday, April 26th 9:00 a.m. - All Sold Be sure to check out all areas of Dallas for great deals. Multi nie’s 3214 April Avail!

WESTSYDE Family Sale at StephaSmall World Daycare Hargraves Place Sat 26th 9-2pm Concession

WESTSYDE Sat Apr 26th. 8:00am-2:00pm. 665 Steinke Place. Misc. workshop, Ryobi sander and more. WESTSYDE Westsyde Community Yard Sale. Everyone in Westsyde is urged to set up a yard sale. Flea Market and BBQ at former Westsyde Elementary School. Saturday, April 26th. 8:00am-2:00pm. Flea Market set up 7:00am. 250-579-2383.

Misc. for Sale

TARPS! TARPS! “BEST PRICES IN TOWN!”

BLUE TARPS

10X8 weave (Medium Duty)

STARTING AT $2.19

WHITE TARPS 10X10 weave (Heavy Duty)

STARTING AT $3.99

BLACK TARPS 14X14 weave (Industrial Duty)

STARTING AT $5.49

FOAM SHOP MATTRESS REPLACEMENTS SINGLE TO KING SIZE 2” TO 6” THICK - CUSTOM CUT OR CUSTOM ORDER MEMORY FOAM TOPPER PADS - 3LB DENSITY SINGLE TO KING SIZE - 2” & 3” THICK

CUSHION REPLACEMENTS TORN OR TATTERED? SOFAS, CHAIRS, OTTOMANS, SNOWMOBILES SEATS, TRACTORS

YOU NEED IT - WE WILL CUT IT!

CAMPING FOAM, MEDICAL WEDGES & BOLSTERS, PILLOWS

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Rentals

Business for Sale

Recreational

Apt/Condo for Rent

Recreation Paradise Year Round!

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 FIRST MONTH RENT FREE! Nelson Manor 688 Fortune 1&2bdrm units available F/S, W/D & storage in building CAT friendly with deposit. N/S Rent starting at $650. +util COLUMBIA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD. 250-851-9310 FIRST MONTH RENT FREE! Rosewood Court 815 Southill Street 1&2bdrms units available F/S, w/d & storage in building N/P, N/S Rent starting at $650. +util COLUMBIA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD. 250-851-9310

Reputable Mobile Pressure Washing Home Base Business. All equipment and vehicle, steady clientele. 250-5799788.

CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT

374-0462

For Sale By Owner 2006 Chapparell Manufactured Home 55+ park. Free hold. $80 strata pool, club house, & hot tub. Immaculate 2bdrm, 2 full bth. Lrg beautiful shed. Zero Scape Yard $225,000obo in Osoyoos (250) 495-6693 54ft dbl wide 2bdrm 2bth +den appl incl. A/C 2 1/2yr old + deck material $85,900 (250) 318-0223

BY OWNER $55.00 Special! Call or email for more info:

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kamloopsthisweek.com Sale or trade 2009 3 bdrm,2 bath, 16x68. full drywall.Senior Park. $148,000. 250-819-1051 To be moved 1995 Triple E 14’ wide x 70’ 3bdrm, 2bth, 26’ 5th wheel van 10x12 storage shed $40,000obo (250) 314-1024

Fishing, hiking, hunting, quadding, snowmobiling or just relaxation. Great access within 3 hours of the lower mainland, 40 km from Princeton and steps to Osprey Lake. 2 years new this 3 bedroom, 2 bath open concept chalet has it all & more. Includes a guest cabin with a bedroom, living/sitting area, kitchen & bathroom. New detached garage for storing the toys. Call Adrienne (Royal Lepage Parkside Realty) at 250-809-6322 for a private viewing.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1bdrm $850 to $920, Studio Suite at $690. Beautiful bright suites with hardwood floors in quite building. Close to hospital, shopping and on bus route. Laundry facilities. Rent includes: h/w, heat, and cable. Six-month lease and references required. NO PETS. Call 250-372-7185 1bdrm n/p adult oriented building n/s Avail May 1st 383 Arrowstone Dr. Call Mike 3778369 email mikeof@shaw.ca 2bdrm and 1bdrm apt updated and spacious $750/$850 a month + util avail now n/p, a/c laundry free parking close to bus route and shopping (250) 377-8304 2bdrm apartment Down Town Covered prk Private ent common laundry, n/p n/s $850 376-8131 /250-371-1623

Houses For Sale

2Bdrms +den. 1-bath. Sahali. $1200/mo. Lndry, A/C, N/S, N/P. May 1st. 250-319-1967.

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

Aberdeen 2bdrm top floor. Insuite W/D, elevator, $1,000/mo. +util. June 1st. 250-852-0945.

Acacia Tower

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

250-374-7455

Bright 1&2bdrm apts. Fully contained. Lrg F/S, DW, balcony. 318-9782/376-3880.

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NICOLA PLACE APARTMENTS 1bdrm & 2bdrm Units Avail April 1st and May 1st Clean Bright Secure Building On Site Manager Newly upgraded A/C Hot Water incl.

Walking distance to Down town Also suitable for senior/retirees

n/s n/p ref req (250) 372-9944

North Kamloops, large 1bdrm. Incl. W/D, F/S, Heat/hotwater. Quiet secure building. Avail Immed. $900. 250-319-3691. NORTH Kamloops large, 2bdrms. Newly renovated, W/D, FP. Quiet secure, older tenants. $925. Avail Immed. 250-319-3691.

NORTH SHORE

1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Clean quiet building. Rents starting at $625 + utilities.

CALL 250-682-0312

North Shore 1bdrm no pets close to mall and bus. (250) 554-4996

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

SAHALI Sahali upscale 1190sq. ft. top floor 2 bdrm. 2 bth 1 yr old apt. w/ u/g parking and walking distance to all amenities. $1900 inc/hotwater. Looking for mature quiet tenant. Pls call Cliff at 250.319.2838. Avail immediately

The Sands

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

Cars - Domestic

Sahali 1/2 duplex 4bdrm 21/2bath 5 appl N/S N/P $1400+dd 250-319-2164

Modular Homes Country setting 2bdrm trailer w/yard& garden N/P $900 +util Avail May 1st (250) 579-8913

Homes for Rent 2 Bdrm n/p/s RV parking, newly reno’d $1000mo+ dd unfin basement 250-828-0740 3bdrm lrg liv r., front yard, North Shore w/d, parking, n/s $1350 shared util 250-5731281 credit/wrk ref. Bill/Excell 3 Bdrm Northshore top flr, new reno’d, $1200mo incl util avail immd 250-320-0088 ApprovedFurnishedExec/Crew 5bdr 2ba W.End HOME n/s/p 2800.up 250-377-0377 lv msg N.SHORE 5bdrm home, storage, garage, laundry. NS/NP $1500+Util call 250-320-9205 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

Room & Board

(250)828-1711

Apartment Furnished

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 For Lease 2400 sq ft shop 12ft high overhead front door 13ft ceiling, office, avail now $1500 +gst and util 250-682-0005

Duplex / 4 Plex 1/2 duplex top flr,3 bdrm 1 1/2 baths n/s/p Brock, $1100mo incl util 250-299-4011

TOWNHOUSES Best Value In Town

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

318-4321

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Transportation

Antiques / Classics 1963 Mercury Monterey 2dr hard top V8 auto pwr steer brake exc cond $6500obo (250) 579-8816 1967 Ford Falcon Futura St.6 Auto 2dr all original runs good, $6000 obo (250) 376-5722

Must Sell 1997 Sebring Convertible V6 Auto fully equipped. Runs good looks good. $3250 Ph 250-5798166 or 250-319-8766

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

VINTAGE 1973 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

2door coupe. New paint (midnight blue). Mint Condition stored in heated garage $3000obo call Fred 250-372-9561

Shared Accommodation 12kms from Savona - Females only Shared MobileHome.Smokers ok $450 /mo. inclds utils 250-373-0047 IN private home, pleasant surroundings fully furnished working male pref. near amenities behind sahali mall 10 min walk to TRU 374-0949 or 372-3339 Near TRU Rooms $325 per month util included. (250) 3771020 North Shore $400 per/mo incl util & basic cable, np/ns 250-554-6877 / 250-377-1020 SENIOR Male to share mobile home w/female only furn. room and bath $420. 250-5543999.

Suites, Upper Downtown large 3bdrm 1.5 bath, enclosed deck, fenced yard, w/d, n/p, close to all amen $1100+util Avail-Apr 1 (250) 320-9205

Trucks & Vans 1984 Chevy Short Box. $3500 obo (250) 320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg. Must See! 1986 GMC 4x4 1/2 ton v8 auto $3000 phone between 5pm & 8:30pm ONLY 250-377-8702 1996 GMC Suburban good shape runs great $3800obo Call (250) 571-2107 2001 Silverado HD. 126,000kms. 2003 29’ RK 2-slides. Exc. Cond. $29,999 pkg. 250-851-8546. 2004 Dodge Caravan. 140k 3.3L, trans r’blt @ 75k. 1-owner, $4800 obo 250-376-7255

2004 F350 4X4 Lariat. Diesel, engine upgraded, low kms. Exc cond. $16,900 250-571-0494.

Recreational/Sale Auto Financing

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

Motorcycles

1996 RF 900 Suzuki 32,000mile, green metallic, mist shape new chain & sprocket, asking $3800obo adult ridden only(250) 8520994

Room in reno’d home near TRU util internet & lndry incld $500 avail now 250-571-7116 Room men only. Avail Immed, furn,w/d.s/f,tv,sitting rm util incl near Safeway $400 554-1244

Sport Utility Vehicle

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

Auto Accessories/Parts

Rooms for Rent

Transportation

2002 Ford Explorer XLT. 182kms. Good condition. $5,000/obo. 250-463-3278.

Room and board for seniors Schubert Drive $1300per month (250) 376-3801

1bdrm NShore priv drive/ent n/s, n/p, mature female preferred partially furn, ref req $900 util incl (250) 554-3904 1BDRM South Shore remodeled priv prking W/D N/S N/P $950 Avail now 579-2066 Brock close to schools 2Bdrm n/s/p $950mo avail May 1st, 250-682-3199, 250-376-7869 Cumfy 1bdrm. Close to University, Hospital. Perfect for student or quiet person. Excellent Location. ns/np Call now (250) 299-6477 Downtown 2bdrm laundry,fenced yard,n/s/p $950+ util avail Apr 1 250-320-9205 Large 1bdrm ground level suite, Westsyde. No stairs, patio, garden, pool. Suitable for single 40+ female. N/S. May 15th. $950. 250-3209567. North Shore large 2bdrms. Private ent. S/S appl. Near bus. $875 +util. Ideal for mature couple. N/S, N/P. 250376-3854. Rayleigh 1Bdrm grnd level on ranch, F/S share lndy, N/S No dogs $700 util incl 578-0050 Riverfront 1bdrm daylight level entry, ample prking, util incl $650 579-9609. Sahali 1bdrm, 4appl, deck, sep. ent. $800 gas/hydro inc. 250-371-7014/250-828-1913.

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The Heart of Your Community

Townhouses Level entry town house 2400sq ft 3bdrm 3bth dbl gar, 5appl n/s, n/p Aberdeen $1700 (250) 253-5600

Centrally Located Clean Secure building with resident manager. 1&2 Bdrm $800-$900 Some with views.

Private parties only - no businesses

CALL 250-371-4949

Duplex / 4 Plex 2 Bdrm main flr near school, bus & shopping, n/p Northshore $900/mo 250-376-8465

Suites, Lower

(Must phone to reschedule)

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

Transportation

Lower Sahali

ApprovedFurnishedExec/Crew 5bdr 2ba W.End HOME n/s/p 2800.up 250-377-0377 lv msg

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Rentals

09Mallard Sport 24bh slp7 exc cond a/c, awning, oven, m/w + extras $13,850 250-571-7024 1981 8ft camper f/s, oven furnace, boat rack, jacks, Qu bed $700 (250) 554-1917

2006 4x4 Ford F150 109,000km 4.6L includes Canopy $14900 376-6538 93 GMC Sierra ext cab short box 225kms runs great, no rust, $2150obo 250-572-1132 NEW LEER Truck Canopy. White. $500, Call: 1(250) 5232350

Boats 11ft fiberglass row boat. Must Sell. $200. 250-372-2082 Call between 5:00-6:00pm. 14ft Canaventure boat, new canopy/uphol, 40hp merc motor low hours, trailer, $3000 (250) 828-2959 2007 Sea Doo Speed Boat, 4 Seater.$15,000obo Call 250320-5194 (after 6pm)or lv msg 2009 20ft Campion bowrider 4.3L w/swim grid and Roswell pwr $25000 (250) 319-9474

Adult

2004 Lexington motor home well equipped new tires like new only 36000 miles call $35,000 obo 250 573 2332 2007 Fun Finder 189FBR tandem axle, slps6, qu bed, furnace, hw full bth, mw, stove, TV, CD, Eq hitch, BBQ $10500 579-8845 312-3197 24ft 1986 Citation Supreme 163,000km Ford 6.9L diesel, all new rubber slps4 exc cond $8500 (250) 256-7355 Lillooet

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Cars - Domestic

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

‘02 Buick Regal, 4dr V6 a/c cruise,2sets-tires/rims, 175000kms, $3000 376-2330 02 Sebring LXi 2.7lt all options, winter/sum mountd 170k serv records $3400 851-9787 05 VW Passat 4wdr auto grey w/blk leather sun roof a/c 2 sets of tires and rims 113,000km $7900 319-0227 1984 Olds Cutlass. Good shape, air, sunroof. Very clean. Should be seen. $15,999/obo. 250-374-6477. 1997 Chrysler Intrepid. 3.5V-6. Alarm, heater, A/C, winter tires/rims. Good body. Exc. runner. $2,100. 778-470-2875. 2003 PT Cruiser. 95,041kms. Auto, A/C, Remote Start. Nokian A/W Tires. $3,300/obo. 250-314-0649. 2013 VW Jetta TDI. New. 600kms. $26,000. 250-4633278. 97 Camaro Z28 350 6spd 115,000km black loaded $12,000obo (250) 319-7058

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8.29

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60-240’s selected varieties

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L’Oreal Revitalift Miracle Blur facial skincare 15-50 mL, selected varieties 327870 7124926264

Vaseline Intensive Care lotion 600 mL or Spray & Go 184 g selected varieties 166436 6565691712

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Fructis haircare 384 mL and styling

selected sizes and varieties 468253 77010344765

Pantene haircare 375 mL, and styling

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