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t’s been a long time coming and, when the NorKam Trades and Technology Centre welcomes its first students today (Feb. 10), it’s opening at a time when teaching job skills is a provincial priority. “It’s just so exciting,” said Sheryl Lindquist, the district principal for secondary transitions in the Kamloops-Thompson school district. Lindquist said the program dovetails nicely into the jobsskills program that is driving the B.C. Liberal government’s plans to retool the entire education system, from kindergarten to postsecondary, to help fill what it says will be one-million jobs in the energy sector alone by 2022. The first 36 students — 18 each in the mechanical and construction sampler courses — will find their school days different than what they were used to. While the bells will continue to ring, signalling time to change to the next class, trades students will stay in the centre. They might be on a break or they might be hard at work, but the reality is their days will be tailored like a work day. Be there on time, be ready to

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MORE INSIDE We’ve got everything you need to know about NorKam secondary’s new Trades and Technology Centre — from the programs offered to the students, teachers and administrators, as well as a timeline of the centre’s development. DAVE EAGLES/KTW More than eight years in the making, the Trades and Technology Centre at NorKam secondary is finally opening its doors to students today. The centre — which offers mechanical and construction streams — complements NorKam’s established restaurant-training and hair-dressing programs.

Pages A6 and A7 do the work, take a break, another 30 minutes for lunch and then back at it. “They’ll be exposed to what a trade truly means, from content to employment opportunities to the work environment and the people in trades,” Lindquist told KTW. “When we say, ‘You’re getting a trade’, you’re objectifying the

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Two Kamloops lawyers — one an aspiring politician and the other a professor — said the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision striking down the laws against medically assisted death falls in line with changing Canadian attitudes. The court has ruled unanimously that the Criminal Code prohibition on medically assisted suicide is contrary to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. “An individual’s response to a grievous and irremediable medical condition is a matter critical to their dignity and autonomy,” the court wrote. “The prohibition denies people in this situation the right to make decisions concerning their bodily integrity and medical care and thus trenches on their liberty. And by leaving them to endure intolerable suffering, it impinges on their

security of the person.” The court gave governments one year to draft with new laws to regulate how and in what circumstances health-care providers may hasten death among those “who are suffering intolerably as a result of a grievous and irremediable medical condition,” according to the ruling. Micah Rankin, a law professor at Thompson Rivers University, said the decision comes as little surprise, but is strengthened by the voice of every judge in the nation’s highest court. “I think Canadian public opinion has moved hugely since the [Sue] Rodriguez decision 20 years ago,” Rankin said, citing polls that as many as 80 per cent of Canadians favour some choice at the end of life. Both Rankin and Bill Sundhu, a federal NDP candidate, lawyer and former provincial-court judge, said while the court doesn’t cater

said. “It’s people in the riding more broadly.” Rankin said provinces have the Constitutional power over health care, noting it’s likely provincial governments will craft rules around medically assisted dying. The federal government could have a strong guiding role, but Rankin predicted the Conservative government “will be happy to wash their hands of the issue.” Kamloops Roman Catholic Bishop David Monroe has also been beside with many patients at the end of their lives. The church categorically opposes any assisted suicide. “We’ve always said, ‘We can’t do it,’ “he said. “Are we providing real, proper palliative care? Are we visiting the sick, giving a social element?” McLeod pledged to provide a forum for local input into crafting new laws if the federal government sets rules for the provinces.

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to opinions, the underlying arguments against medically assisted death have changed. There are other jurisdictions, in Europe and Oregon, where measures have been in place for more than a decade without producing the horrors predicted by opponents. “The court had more evidence,” said Sundhu. “Attitudes change. The Supreme Court of Canada has always been mindful [of that].” Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo Conservative MP Cathy McLeod is a former nurse who has spent hours bedside with people who were terminally ill, many of them suffering. She said the ruling is so fresh she wants time to consider what will happen next. While McLeod voted against a private member’s bill on medically assisted death in 2010, she said she doesn’t have an absolute philosophical or religious opposition to the concept. “It’s not just my feelings,” she

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The provincial government will be closely studying a Supreme Court of Canada ruling on medically assisted suicide. Health Minister Terry Lake said he will be investigating the implications on the provision of health care in the province and what his ministry might need to do. The ruling on Feb. 6 would allow people with grievous and incurable enduring medical conditions who are clearly competent to make the decision to end their lives with the help of a doctor. The ruling was a unanimous one, signed by all of the Supreme Court’s justices — an unusual step interpreted to show how strongly they feel. It gives the federal and provincial governments 12 months to develop appropriate legislation and keeps the ban on doctor-assisted suicide in place for that time. Lake said one of the tasks he had already been given by Premier Christy Clark is to investigate and

ensure B.C. provides “very good end-of-life care — and we’re working hard on that.” The Kamloops-North Thompson MLA pointed to the B.C. Centre for Palliative Care as one key component in providing quality end-of-life health care. The Vancouver centre promotes education and awareness on end-oflife care issues, including helping to develop practices and policies. The province also has an End-ofLife Care Action Plan that establishes priorities and actions to guide health authorities, physicians and other health-care providers who work in hospice and palliative situations. Lake said the ruling on a case brought forward by the B.C. Civil Liberties Association on behalf of two women who have since died will be seen by many people as providing more options for people whose medical conditions are intolerable, chronic and, ultimately, fatal. Lake said discussing the implications of the ruling with his colleagues will be interesting. “Obviously, it’s an emotional issue,” he said.

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The B.C. Liberal government is attempting to hook more kids on fishing by opening up specially designated lakes that will allow adults to cast a line in the water. The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations is changing rules at age-restricted lakes around B.C. Under the old rules, specified lakes were restricted to those under 16 or over 65. Parents who accompanied their kids to Isobel Lake, for example, weren’t allowed to fish themselves. Under the new rules, up to two adult companions will also be allowed to fish. The change is an attempt by the province to get more kids on the water, particularly at lakes that are stocked and where fishing is easy. The old rules “reduced interest for families looking for locations where everyone could fish,” said a statement from the ministry. Accompanying new regulations is an expanded number of lakes that are now designated as “youth-accompanied waters”: Hamilton, Tulip and Rose lakes, along with Paul Creek, are added to the revised regulations in this area. “The whole idea with the regulations to begin with, and the changes, are to encourage children to get out fishing,” Kamloops angling guru Brian Chan said. “Now it allows a father and daughter or son to both angle. It fits the intent and whole idea of making these waters more user-friendly.” Those lakes are stocked with good-sized trout from species that are

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easier to catch and won’t be hook-shy from earlier encounters with experienced anglers, he said. Other local enthusiasts said the regulations should get more kids in a boat or at a wharf, along with their parents or grandparents. Len Piggin, president of Kamloops Fly Fishers, said he often gets asked by young families at his part-time job at Wholesale Sports where to go with kids. Now he’ll have an answer. “If we can send them to Rose, Tulip and Isobel — they’ll catch fish,” he said. Local fly-fishing expert Mo Bradley said the changes will encourage grandparents to bring kids along to the lake. “It’s very valuable and there should be more of it.” The change will bring an end, however, to those 65 and over having a specially designated fishery on some lakes — something Piggin and Bradley acknowledged won’t be popular among the most senior anglers. But, Chan said, that group should recognize the greater benefit to the sport. “I can see why those 65 and older get comfortable with a private fishery — that wasn’t the intent.” Bradley said there should be more emphasis on making boat launches more user-friendly at the designated lakes, something that’s already in place at Isobel Lake. Hamilton Lake, near Merritt, and Tulip and Rose lakes, near Roche Lake, will open to all anglers beginning Oct. 1 each year, with the recognition trout not caught by then will be subject to winterkill in a few months if not harvested.

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On Sunday, Feb. 8, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Kamloops RCMP received a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area of Sandpiper Drive in Westsyde. It was reported that a mid-1990s Chevrolet truck, red with some silver on it, was seen following some kids as they walked home from

the park. The driver of the vehicle is described as being an older, bald, white male. Although there was no interaction between the children and the driver of the truck, police are looking to identify him and determine the nature of his actions. The RCMP are asking anyone with information about the vehicle or the driver to contact the detachment at 250-828-3000 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Correction A Feb. 6 Kamloops This Week story on page A3 about a Sorrento mom who gave birth to twins in a pickup truck while being driven to Royal Inland Hospital (‘Dodge Twins rev into life’) misidentified one of the babies. His name is Hunter Dodge.

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15 C! Has spring already sprung? It felt like spring in Kamloops on the weekend, with the mercury rising to 15 C on Sunday, Feb. 8 — shattering the previous record high for the date by nearly four degrees. According to Environment Canada, the temperature rose to 15 C at the Kamloops Airport at 2 p.m. The previous record for Feb. 8 was 11.1 C, a mark set in 1998. Normals for this time of year are highs of just over 2 C and lows dropping to -5 C. Highs are expected to remain well above the freezing mark for at least the next week, with doubledigit temperatures forecast for Thursday and Friday. KTW reader Alissa Bjorn, who lives in Valleyview, emailed a photo of tulips coming up in her yard. The photo was taken on Feb. 6 — which on th calendar is the middle of winter. “I thought that my fellow Kamloopsians would like to share in a bit of local hope of spring,” Bjorn said.

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INFORMATION NIGHT Wednesday, February 11, 2015 DAVE EAGLES/KTW Kamloops This Week’s entrant in the 2015 Kamloops Y Strong Kids Challenge, competing under the name Press Time, is prepared to dominate the competition. Clockwise from top left: Marty Hastings, Jessica Wallace, Adam Williams, Jessica Klymchuk, Dayana Rescigno, Tim Petruk, Nevin Webster and, on the leg press, Kelly Hall. For more information or to donate, go online to kamloopsy.org/strongkids.

GETTING STRONG FOR THE KIDS Lisa McCreadie is new to town. She arrived from the Coast last June to take on the position of store manager at Save-OnFoods. While touring the Downtown Y, she found out about the Strong Kids Challenge. “I struggle to stay fit while managing a hectic schedule,” McCreadie said. “What helps me get to the gym is to have a goal and to train as part of a team. That’s why the Y’s Strong Kids Challenge is such a perfect fit for me. “Not only am I a part of team that has to set a fitness goal and compete with other teams, but I’m also raising money to make sure that kids in Kamloops get opportunities to participate in healthy activities and life-changing experiences like learning to swim and going to camp.” I

McCreadie is part of the challenge’s Women in Business team, which also includes Vickie Pejril, Donna Thompson (Cooper’s Foods), Diane Peters (Dominion Lending) and Brandy Coull (Pink with Envy). Women in Business will face some stiff competition. Veteran teams like TNT (Todd and Chantelle Stone, Terry and Lisa Lake), Christopher Seguin’s High Impact, the Canadian Home Builders’ Association’s Bok Choy, Investors Group Financial Fitness and NL Broadcasting’s Team RadioActive will be joined by eager new entrants. The Milobar family and friends are participating as the Red Hot Chili Steppers and Kamloops This Week has put together Press Time. Rounding out the team list are Team Gillespie, SD 73’s

Mission Slimpossible 2.0 and the Kamloops Y Board of Directors Y Board when you can plank? Beginning yesterday (Feb. 9) and continuing to March 9, Strong Kids Challenge participants will be hard at work trying to shed pounds and build muscle at the Y, all while encouraging friends to help kids by making a donation at kamloopsy.org/strongkids. This year’s Strong Kids Campaign goal is to help 1,000 kids participate and belong by raising $85,000 — with every cent donated going directly to help kids. Follow the progress of the Strong Kids Challenge teams online at facebook.com/kamloopsy and on Twitter @kamloopsy. More information on the Y Strong Kids Campaign and the Strong Kids Challenge can be found at www.kamloopsy.org/ strongkids.

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Ron Collins (left), SD73 vice-principal for trades and transitions, and NorKam principal Jonathan Brady discuss the high school’s new Trades and Technology Centre campus p shops p . in one of the program’s on-campus shops. DAVE EAGLES/KTW

indsay Langill has spent the past several months writing about the youth apprenticeship program in the province. And one of the truths he wrote about is the simple fact that the No. 1 reason why students do well in it is they have “instructors who are Red Seal and current in their industries,” said the dean of the school of trades and technology at Thompson Rivers University. It’s a simple reality that those who work in the trades and are current in the changes to equipment, methods, practices and regulation have a clear advantage over a highschool teacher trying to do the same instruction. That belief is why Langill is delighted the university is partnering with the Kamloops-Thompson school district, providing instructional staff at the new Trades and Technology Centre at NorKam secondary. Langill is also optimistic about the program, which will expose students to a variety of trades and technological options, will be good for student retention both at the public and

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post-secondary levels. “The No. 1 reason kids don’t graduate is they’re not finding value in their education,” Langill said. “That doesn’t mean it’s not doing a good job but, for some kids, it’s not giving them what they want.” Karl deBruijn, superin-

tendent for School District 73, agreed. “I’ve been in education for 37 years and, even back then, when I started, there were some kids jut not cut out for that kind of academic studies we did then,” he said. “The challenge was get-

ting them through school so they could get out and do just what we’re teaching them now.” DeBruijn said the new options being provided at the centre — “which is much more than a regular shop course or even an advanced shop course” —

is giving students another opportunity to finish high school and maybe find a course of trades study that might become their future. DeBruijn is also delighted TRU is offering credit for completion of the samplers “and it’s not just credit to go into the trades

but can be used for a general degree. That’s saying TRU puts these trades on an equal footing with the other disciplines and that’s a significant step.” There’s also a financial benefit, deBruijn said, because students are earning the TRU credits without having to pay tuition because they’re taking the courses through the publiceducation system. For Langill, having the new centre available just enhances the educational opportunities for students who might otherwise not find school meeting their needs. “And that’s not to say the system is broken, just that it can be improved on,” he said. “After all, at the end of the day, we’ve got to look at what is best for the students.”

Trades program GET TO KNOW THE TRADES PROGRAM a partnership with university

Open to those in grades 11 and 12, NorKam’s Trades and Technology Centre will see students attend for one semester at a time — while remaining a part of their home school, if they are not regular NorKam secondary students. The centre has two streams — construction sampler and mechanical sampler. In the construction stream, students will learn basics in carpentry, plumbing, electrical and construction-craft work. The mechanical sampler will include the basics in automotive service, heavy-duty commercial transport technical work, motorcycle service and welding.

Students earn TRU credit From page A1

DAVE EAGLES/KTW Students in NorKam secondary’s Trades and Technology Centre will have the opportunity to earn 16 credits toward their Dogwood diploma and another 12 credits to be applied at TRU.

Students in each stream will receive 16 credits after successful completion of a semester. Those credits are applied toward obtaining

a Dogwood graduation diploma. The centre’s students can also earn up to 12 credits from Thompson

Rivers University that can be applied to a bachelor of arts degree or a bachelor of general-studies degree.

That includes safety rules, something Lindquist said is always the first priority in any classroom. Through a partnership with Thompson Rivers University, experienced Red Seal tradespeople will teach the courses, with the students earning credits that can be applied at TRU. It’s not the first time the school district has partnered with TRU to teach a trade, Lindquist said, having been involved in the cooking program when it was introduced at NorKam years ago. TRU trades and tech-

nology instructors “have worked in these jobs and they’re right on top of what is involved with the jobs,” she said. It’s a benefit to TRU, as well, because the new centre already exposes students to various trades. If they decide to enroll in post-secondary education, the students have likely made up their minds on what trade is best for them. “That way, student retention should be better there,” Lindquist said. “The goal is to not see students starting and then deciding this isn’t for them and dropping out.”

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LOCAL NEWS MARCH 2006: As SD73 prepares to use a 50-foot trailer as a trades training lab, district staff begin discussing a plan for wide-ranging trades training for students at NorKam secondary. Initial plans called for four shops, six classrooms and other ameneties, with a price tag of $5.2 million.

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MARCH 2008: SD73 trustees adopt a proposal to create a Trades and Technology Centre at NorKam secondary. In the two years since it was first envisioned, the price tag grew to $8.6 million.

OCTOBER 2008: The City of Kamloops lends its support to the Trades and Technology Centre after Hoberly Hove, former NorKam principal, speaks to councillors.

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APRIL 2008: School district officials apply to the provincial government for $8.1 million in capital funding to help make the plans for NorKam a reality.

OCTOBER 2013: Construction of the centre finally gets underway, with an optimistic anticipated opening scheduled for 2014.

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OCTOBER 2012: Kamloops-North Thompson Liberal MLA Terry Lake announces $6.3 million in provincial funding to build the Trades and Technology Centre. SD73 commits another $1.1 million of its own.

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APRIL 2014: SD73 officials push the centre’s scheduled opening date back by just over a semester, to February 2015.

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In 1993, business and industry got together with schoolboard representatives at the Henry Grube Education Centre. Denise Harper, chair of the board now but, back then, a newly elected trustee, remembers the gathering well. The focus was what the education system should be doing to help students prepare for post-school life, for entering the workforce, finding a job. “It’s been just years of looking at the drop-out rate and fearing we were not delivering a relevant program to a group of our students,” Harper said. “We knew we had to reach these kids but we didn’t have the right tools.” She’s confident the Kamloops-Thompson school district has a powerful tool now with the opening of the NorKam Trades and Technology Centre. “It has been a long time, and we wondered sometimes who was listening to us,” Harper said of the SD73 board, which has been pushing for a tradesfocused initiative since talks in 2006 began about plans for a mobile trailer — which is still in use throughout the district. “We have known there are kids who look at their education and ask, ‘What’s the value to me?’” Harper said. “Now, we have something that may be of value to them.” With the opening today, trustees will be watching the district drop-out rate in coming years, hoping to see it improve as students who might otherwise have given up on the classroom find their interest rekindled through the two samplers offered at the centre, she said.

avannah Vallieres’ family calls her the Jill of all trades. Growing up with a dad and uncle who worked in mechanics, Savannah said she always knew she wanted to go into the trades as well. It’s why the Grade 11 NorKam student has registered for the mechanics sampler at the NorKam Trades and Technology Centre. Her job goal is to follow her relatives. “You’ll always need mechanics,” she said. “And, there’s not many women in the trade so this

DAVE EAGLES/KTW NorKam Trades and Technology Centre student Brad Chapman said he expects his studies in the program to be helpful when he’s looking for a job after graduation.

is a good time to do it.” Brad Chapman’s dad also works in the trades and encouraged his son to

look at it for an educational — and career — option. The Grade 12 NorKam secondary student said

he’s registered for the construction sampler “to get a rough point on what I want to do.”

He’s also expecting his studies and training to be a big help after graduation, when he will need a job. Parker Klassen thought his educational future might be more academic but, with family and friends in the trades, he’s decided to give it a shot, too. The Sahali secondary student has registered for the construction sampler and thinks he’ll find his future in the electrician part of the program. “But, I don’t know,” he said. “Maybe I’ll like something else.” Like the others, Klassen said he’s eager to get started on his new educational direction this week. “It should be fun,” he said.

Other opportunites for students When the young cooksin-training gather in the kitchen, there are no Hell’s Kitchen histrionics. But, said Scott Roberts, if there’s a deadline to be met to have dishes ready to be served, he’ll make sure his students not only are aware of it but meet it. As the teacher and chef-instructor at the restaurant-cafeteria training program at NorKam secondary, it’s his job to teach his students how to be good cooks, making sure they’re aware of basic skills, safety and cooking techniques — and that it’s a demanding career. “But, it doesn’t have to be [hot-tempered] Gordon Ramsay stuff going on,” he said. Roberts, who has been teaching the program for

DAVE EAGLES/KTW In addition to the new Trades and Technology Centre, NorKam secondary also has programs to help students prepare for careers in restaurants (above) and hair-dressing.

six years — “it’s my first teaching job” — said the students learn how to operate the equipment they might be called upon to use in a kitchen setting, from meat slicers to steamers to the dishwasher.

They also learn knife skills and basic cooking techniques — and then, they get to put it all into practice doing catering for School District 73 meetings and other gatherings, with the Rotary Family

Dinner nights that happen every month in their school cafeteria and at events like the annual McQueen Lake fundraising dinner. “We do a lot of extra dinners so they get to see what it’s like without having to get a job in the industry yet,” Roberts said. “I say’re we’re like the kiddie pool. Whenever you stand up, you’re not going to sink.” NorKam also boasts SD73’s only hair-salon training program. La Bella Saints hair salon was opened eight years ago by teacher Adrian Parker. And it’s not just any salon — when the students finish the year-long program, they come out with their licence to work

in the industry and 800 hours of practice. If they want, Parker said, they could easily write the Red Seal examination within two years of graduation, if they go out into a full-time job and acquire the 2,000 hours of necessary practical work. The classroom looks like a salon, with students at each station practising their craft. “There’s a lot of science to it,” said Sheryl Lindquist, the district’s principal for secondary transitions. “Chemistry, all the science they deal with in the environment. There’s also the artistic side.” While the students work on wigs and mannequin heads much of the time, the salon is also open to the public.

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The mercury in Kamloops rose to a balmy 15 C (59 F) on Sunday. That would be Sunday, Feb. 8, a date that should evoke images of bone-rattling cold and mounds of snow in the minds of those who have lived through more than a few Februaries. Alas, it felt like spring on the weekend and will continue to be warm all week. While many were praising Mother Nature for allowing them to jog in a T-shirt and ride their bikes in shorts, the reality is we are in the midst of a weak El Niño year — but, even a half-hearted El Niño can wreak havoc. According to the Weather Network, “El Niño is a coupled system of interactions between the atmosphere and the ocean along the equatorial Pacific which has far-reaching effects on weather around the globe.” This El Niño event is weaker in that the pool of warm Pacific Ocean water is located farther west of South America. Still, the effects have been dramatic. On the Coast, Hemlock Valley has cancelled its ski season before even opening. The small ski hill east of Mission has been inundated with rain and, with no snow on the horizon, the operation decided to call the season now. Mount Washington on Vancouver Island is also suffering from the extreme wet and warmth and, as of yesterday, placed operations on hold. Yet, two years ago, it enjoyed its deepest snowfall ever. Vancouver ski hills — Grouse, Cypress and Syemour — are also looking like mountains of alopecia, with conditions equally dismal. With those closures come losses of jobs. Contrast that dearth of snow to the storm on the weekend that buried Kitimat and Terrace (and the two freak dumps Kamloops endured, in November and January) and El Niño has proven once again to offer anything by consistency for winter-activity planning. We need the four seasons — in the proper order.

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remier Christy Clark’s push to “re-engineer” the B.C. education system is moving ahead aggressively in B.C.’s 25 postsecondary institutions. One of the first tasks for Andrew Wilkinson in his new role as advanced education minister was to outline the shift in operating grants for colleges and universities to in-demand occupations. By 2017, a quarter of the money for post-secondary institutions will be directed to areas where labour-force surveys forecast a need. This was greeted with some alarm when it was announced last year. Simon Fraser University president Andrew Petter at first downplayed the coming skills shortage as “relatively small” and warned against pushing post-secondary institutions into a “zero sum battle for dollars.” Petter has since come on board as his approving comments were featured in the ministry’s Jan. 26 news release detailing the shift. He and others have been assured that, in spite of Clark’s rhetoric, suggesting trades training is in and university is out, the news for SFU and other universities isn’t all that bleak. Wilkinson is completing a provincewide tour of all post-secondary institutions this week and I reached him at his visit last week to Thompson Rivers University. “The response to this has generally been pretty good because the students are putting this pressure on institutions themselves,” he said. “Some of the institutions are

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VICTORIA . . . shrinking things like teacher education and putting more effort into the science-based, quantitative fields that are often related to these in-demand occupations.” The surplus of teacher graduates has been noticeable for some time, but that’s largely a function of oversupply, much of it in urban areas. In the Cariboo, for example, teaching jobs are projected to have the highest number of openings by 2022, followed by nursing and retail and wholesale trade managers. Then come heavyduty mechanics and electricians, but also paraprofessional jobs in legal, social, community and educational services. Provincewide, it’s part of a broader demographic shift to fewer children and more retirees. In fact, government started this targeted funding a decade ago with health care, forcing universities to produce more doctors, nurses, lab techs and so forth. The retiring baby boom is expected to account for more than half of the openings in the

next decade, which will expand the skills demand across most fields, beyond the trades training for the anticipated liquefied natural-gas industry and other high-demand industrial areas, such as truck driving. Wilkinson noted that of the ministry’s $1.9-billion budget, about 60 per cent goes into general post-secondary education, for introductory courses that students take when they are seeking a career path, through undergraduate studies to professions. “So, I think the idea that we’re going to somehow minimize or diminish funding in that general education, arts and science category is just not true,” he said. Key to this shift is measuring the performance of courses offered at colleges, universities and technical schools. Each year, the ministry surveys about 30,000 graduates to find out whether their studies helped them find a related job. The results are available on a website that breaks them out by institution and general study area. To find it, do a web search for “BC student outcomes” and select the “executive dashboard” to check the results for courses and schools in your region. The site provides charts showing the percentage of students who land relevant jobs. Not surprisingly, it tends to be higher for technical programs and lower for fine arts. It also shows grads’ average wages, a sobering but useful bit of information for high-school students and their parents. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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YOUR OPINION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

OUTFITTERS TAKING FOOD FROM LOCAL HUNTERS Editor: Re: Outfitter allocation lottery (limitedentry hunting lottery draws): Currently, there are 233 guide-outfitter licences in B.C. To date, approximately 80 per cent are foreign-owned. How did this happen when it takes a B.C. resident to sign off on the outfitter licence to a foreign owner? Is it not being monitored? Ask yourself how and why the government did not regulate the industry more closely. We know approximately 2,000 people work for guide services. If most are foreignowned, the money comes into the province and leaves even faster, as most owners and workers do not reside in B.C. From 1996 to 2012, outfitting was at its best. Outfitters made money, clientele was good, there were minimal complaints, everyone was happy. You really think that happened? No. The outfitters were complaining on

the dollar, the fuel cost, escalating operating cost — the list went on. The outfitters complained and, in December 2014, the Guide Outfitter Association of B.C. was given, by the B.C. Liberal government, up to 25 per cent allocation for extra animals to add to its hunting areas for guiding. That’s approximately 5,000 tags across the B.C. that would be taken from the local hunter pool (limited-entry hunting lottery for locals). These tags are now allotted to the outfitters of B.C. for client hunting — hunters who hunt for horns, not for food. The outfitters are taking food off the table of local hunters for income that may or may not stay in the province. The local limited-entry hunting recreational lottery is reduced for every allocation the outfitters gets. In 2008, the government made changes to the Wildlife Act that said an outfitter could

RAINBOW’S ROOST IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS Editor: It was unfortunate that, after reading KTW’s Feb. 5 article (‘Somewhere over the Rainbow is a lawsuit targeting the city’), many people came away believing the Rainbow’s Roost had been shut down. The hall has its final-occupancy permit and the property is in full compliance with the resolutions

own more than one territory. All one needs is a signed name of a resident and the land is theirs. Now, if the land has detrimental effects or lost opportunity, the outfitter can complain to the government and more allocation draws can get combined to their guiding parcel. Remember those allocated draws. They come from the local resident. After complaining to the government, the outfitters of B.C. have taken food off the tables of local hunters to line their pockets with cash. Local hunting communities outweigh the commercial sectors with respect to finances via tags, fuel, propane, ATVs, sideby-sides, food and extras. Ask yourself if Wholesale Sports would be open if local hunters did not spend their money there. I am sure the guides do, but not to the same scale. Bob Flynn Kamloops

PROUD TO HAVE ROYAL INLAND Editor: I had been waiting for a hip replacement for a year and it was finally completed at Royal Inland Hospital on Jan. 14. I can’t say enough about the nurses on 6 North and the wonderful job they do. They are exceptional and go out of their way to make you feel as comfortable as possible. The caring and compassion they give their patients is outstanding. We should be very proud to call Royal Inland Hospital our hospital.

of the Agricultural Land Commission — resolutions the City of Kamloops adopted. Rainbow’s Roost is up and running and proud to be a small business in Kamloops and a member of the Westsyde community.

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“I find it hard to believe that the development and engineering department plays favourites with developers in Kamloops. “That just does not seem like something they would do.” — posted by Pothead

RE: COLUMN: ICBC LISTS FRAUDULENT CLAIMS:

“This is the real reason your rates go up — idiots like this. “I have had my run-ins with ICBC as well, such as having to prove damage to my vehicle was from an accident, but, in the end, it has always worked in my favour. “What is scary is when both my cars hit the third year and I went to re-insure. I opted to cancel the new-vehicle replacement because it is so expensive an option due to the amount of fraudulent claims people make to get new cars every three years. “It never amazes me how many people are willing to screw the system because they can. It kind of makes me sad for the world.” — posted by MogRules

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the deceased’s estate and are subject to taxes, legal, executor and probate fees. Segregated funds offer guarantees at maturity (15 years from date of purchase) or death on the limit of potential losses — 100 per cent of original deposits, less any withdrawals, are guaranteed which makes them an attractive alternative for the cautious and/or long term investor. No such guarantees exist for mutual funds and it is possible to have little or nothing left at death or plan maturity. To the extent that the maturity and death guarantees of segregated funds are applicable, these same amounts are covered up to $100,000 by Assuris, the insurance company protection association, when you

have such an investment with one of Assuris’s member companies. Mutual funds are not covered under CDIC, the equivalent bank insurance coverage. If you purchase nonregistered mutual funds towards the end of a calendar year, you could pay tax for a year’s worth of capital gains, even though you did not own units for a whole year. With segregated funds, income is allocated monthly so you don’t have to pay tax on gains that arose before you owned units. Non-registered segregated funds have an additional tax advantage over mutual funds. If a segregated fund loses capital in a given year, the unit holders can claim the capital loss on their taxes and offset any capital gains made on other investments. Taxation rules allow the allocation of capital gains or losses without cashing in the units held. Mutual funds do not have the ability to allocate. They distribute gains or

losses and a loss cannot be distributed. The only way to declare a loss with a mutual fund is to sell the units held. Subject to the applicable death and maturity guarantees, any part of the premium or other amount that is allocated to a segregated fund is invested at the risk of the contract holder and may increase or decrease in value according to fluctuations in the market value of the assets in the segregated fund. Segregated funds are a Canadian insurance product and are only offered to Canadians. Most major Canadian segregated fund companies offer 100 per cent death and maturity guarantees, along with reset options which enhance these guarantees and are worth consideration. Goddyn & Associates Financial Services Inc. 245 First Ave. Kamloops 250-374-2138

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Retirement requires saving, be ready PLAN FOR THE FUTURE WITH THE HELP OF A FINANCIAL ADVISOR Recent reports published by McKinsey and Company suggest many Canadians are not saving enough for retirement. And with Canadians living longer, healthier lives than ever before, your retirement income will likely need to last for 20-30 or more years. That’s why having a plan for your retirement has never been more important. One of the most successful steps you can take is working with a professional financial advisor. There’s no doubt that financial advice can improve retirement readiness, according to a study* which found that investors who do work with a professional advisor have a higher savings rate on average than those who do not. Here’s an example: You’ve been getting advice from a professional for 15 years and have

been following that advice diligently. By doing so, the study says your household assets could be almost twice as high as a household without a professional advisor. The reasons for that difference and why working with a professional advisor sets you up for a successful retirement might surprise you. The study barely mentions investment performance — the prime focus of many investors — but, instead, highlights the value professional advisors add by encouraging more disciplined savings and investment behavior. You may have the best intentions but it can be challenging to stay disciplined enough to try and achieve investment success on your own, especially when you are not following a well-designed financial plan. But, when you plan your

retirement with a professional advisor, set realistic financial goals and work toward achieving them, success is more likely. The recent study says that while setting those goals is vital, it is the professional advisor’s ability to create the discipline for you to save and achieve

How compounding works to make you money The magic of compounding isn’t a trick, say financial advisors. It can happen right before your eyes in your own savings accounts. When you make regular investments in a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP), the income your investments generate is reinvested — or compounded. Over the longer term, those small investments will grow because as your savings grow, you earn interest on an ever-larger pool of money, so the earlier you do it the better. From Investors Group, take a look at the power of compounding based on example-only rates of return: • You invest $10,000 at 10 per cent, and in a year you will have earned $1,000 in interest. • Add that $1,000 to your original $10,000 investment for a total of $11,000, and in the following year that new total earns $1,100 interest at the same rate. • Assuming there was no immediate tax on the interest, you now have a total of $12,100 invested at 10 per cent.

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Making regular investments results in even greater savings. The money you earn in investments in your RRSP grows on a tax-deferred basis. Because you don’t pay tax until those funds are withdrawn from your

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The 2015 Kamloops Gran Fondo took place at the Tournament Capital Centre on Sunday, Feb. 8. It featured a marathon stationary bike ride to raise funds for the MS Society of Canada and plenty of activities. Clockwise from above: Maya Strange shows deadly aim in wheelchair basketball; Jerry Hunt was among many getting it done on the bike with the help of an energetic rock band; Blaik Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Driscoll had mom Lesley to help explore a big, fun world; Cambria Edgecombe channeled her inner gymnast as she explored the bars. Go online to kamloopsthisweek.com to see many more photos from the popular event.

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hen time presents itself, casual fly-fisherman Cole Ully will claim an idyllic piece of Albertan hinterland from which to cast his line. In four seasons with the Kamloops Blazers, the 19-year-old Calgary kid has waded through drama — the Robert Redford classic A River Runs Through It might have had less meandering turns — and accomplished enough to land himself a contract with the NHL’s Dallas Stars. Ully spoke to KTW about the trip so far and what lies around the bend.

KTW: Where do you want to play hockey next season? CU: Hopefully in Texas, in Austin with the Stars but, I mean, you’ve got to work and you’ve got to earn it. It’s not just going to happen. Hopefully there but, no matter where I am, I’ll do my best and try to help whatever team I’m playing for. KTW: What’s been the key to your success in 20142015? CU: Maybe just the experience of last year. We didn’t have the best team. Now that we have the coaching we have, and the structure we have, and my linemates, it’s made me all that more confident. The experience of playing all those years with all those good players, like [Colin] Smith and I played a lot of games with

[Brendan] Ranford, you pick up on the little things they did on the ice. I guess just knowing that you can do it and having confidence in yourself. KTW: How would you describe the state of the team last season? CU: At Christmas, I think we had about six wins. The mood was really bad coming into the second half and we never really did anything to try to change it. The losses kept on piling up and, obviously, things weren’t going right and we had to make some changes. By that time, it was just too late. I guess it made us better as players and that adversity helps you in the long run. KTW: What’s your favourite way to score? CU: When someone makes a nice play to you and then you put it home.

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Cole Ully (right) of the Kamloops Blazers celebrates scoring a goal with Logan McVeigh at Interior Savings Centre on Wednesday, Feb. 4. Ully is on pace this season to set career highs in goals, assists and points.

The worst year in Blazer “history helped me personally grow and deal with all that adversity. Being on a losing team like that, you just want to win so much more.

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It feels good just to share it with them rather than just be celebrating on your own. I’ll pretty much take them however they come. KTW: What’s the biggest goal you’ve ever scored with the Blazers? CU: When we were playing Everett when I was 17. I

think we had 68 shots and it was in overtime and I got a penalty shot and scored. KTW: What’s been the highlight of your career with the Blazers so far? CU: There are those Portland games that everyone talks about and, I guess it kind of flew under the

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The TRU WolfPack used plenty of different words to describe the feeling of clinching the first home playoff series in womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball franchise history on Friday, Feb. 6. Scott Reeves was even in a joking mood during his post-game media availability. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get too high, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get too low,â&#x20AC;? the nine-year TRU coach said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am thrilled â&#x20AC;&#x201D; this is my happy face, believe it or not.â&#x20AC;? Thompson Rivers dominated the Mount Royal Cougars at the Tournament Capital Centre on Friday night, winning 84-56 to improve to 16-1 on the season. It was the final victory needed to secure the top seed in the Canada Westâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Explorer Division, guaranteeing a playoff series would be played in Kamloops for the first time in WolfPack history. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is pretty special, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no question,â&#x20AC;? Reeves said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know all of our alumni and parents and fans everywhere are

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thrilled for this opportunity and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really proud of the team.â&#x20AC;? Despite a slow start, the WolfPack managed to grab the lead by the end of the first quarter, up 20-15. Shaky shooting and a number of turnovers to start the game were countered by strong rebounding and another dominant performance by rookie Michelle Bos. Bos finished the night with 25 points and 10 rebounds. And from there, the women didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look back. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we all knew what was on the line,â&#x20AC;? said fifth-year guard Jorri Duxbury, who had 10 points and 11 rebounds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We knew that Mount Royal is a

hard-working, young team and it was going to be a fight. So, we came prepared. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a bit of a rough start, but we showed our maturity and hit shots and did what we needed to to win.â&#x20AC;? Being home to a playoff series is part of a progression the Pack began in 20102011, when the team clinched its first playoff berth. Duxbury was there for that milestone, following a rookie season that saw the WolfPack go 3-15. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a history that the veteran said made Friday night more special. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overwhelming, actually,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ever expect to host playoffs, judging from where we were my first year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The turnaround our team has had and the attitude change â&#x20AC;&#x201D; we have such hard workers, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so happy for the program.â&#x20AC;? Already, Reeves is looking ahead to

Thompson Riversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; playoff matchup, which will come against the winner of a play-in series between the Fraser Valley Cascades and either the Winnipeg Wesmen, Victoria Vikes or Calgary Dinos. The series is slated to being on Friday, Feb. 27. TRU is 2-0 against the Cascades this season and has not faced Winnipeg, Victoria or Calgary â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all members of the Canada Westâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pioneer Division. Duxbury will now get to play at least two more games at the Tournament Capital Centre before calling it a career and is hoping to be a part of one more milestone moment before hanging up her jersey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really exciting, but we know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be tough,â&#x20AC;? Duxbury said, looking ahead to the post-season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been to playoffs three times and we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t won a game yet â&#x20AC;&#x201D; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a huge milestone if we get to do that.

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When skip Jim Cotterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last shot of the extra end slid to the pin, his KelownaVernon rink claimed a 7-6 victory over Dean Joanisse and his New Westminster team in the Canadian Direct Insurance BC Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Curling Championship final in Vernon on Sunday, Feb. 8. The victory marked the fourth provincial title for Cotter, a Kamloops product. The skip, third Ryan Kuhn, sec-

Jim Cotter of Kamloops and his Kelowna-Vernon rink won gold at the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s provincial curling championship. CURL BC PHOTO

Ully reflects on journey with Blazers From page A13

KTW: How do you feel the team has been managed, playerpersonnel wise, since youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been here? CU: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not really my area to worry about, but everyone is doing the best they can. In my first two years, we really turned it around and they did a great job getting us back up there. It was tough to lose some key guys last year, which is a big reason why we had a tough year. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how it goes. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really prepare for that, when guys like Colin Smith and JC Lipon move on that quick. This year, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re back in the playoff hunt, so to rebound like that is great to see. KTW: What are your hobbies outside of hockey? CU: I like to fly-fish a little bit. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get out quite as much because of workouts and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bit of a trek out to the mountains where I live. My uncle on my dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side, his sisterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s husband is actually the wildlife guy in Fernie. We would always go there when I was younger. My dad and I head out in Alberta. Other than that, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s golf and I play a little basketball just for fun. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not very good. KTW: How does Don Hay motivate his players? CU: He rewards hard work and he rewards when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing the right things. He gives you a reason to work hard. You want to work for him. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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really vocal on the bench. Even if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not directly into your game, it gets into your subconscious. If heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s yelling at someone to start hitting, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to start hitting yourself. KTW: Would it have been nice to have one coach throughout your WHL career? CU: I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to have different coaches in and see the way they coach and learn from multiple guys, rather than just having the blinders on and sticking with the one coach your whole career. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helped me to go through a couple coaches. KTW: If you could have dinner with one person, dead or alive, who would it be? CU: Maybe Steve Jobs. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen his movie and read a little bit of his book. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be cool to talk to him. KTW: Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been through a lot here. How would you describe the journey so far, having been on good teams, on the worst team in franchise history and going through all the coaching drama? CU: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a journey, for sure. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still lots of empty space to fill up. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a great experience. Those first two years I had here were awesome and the guys here were awesome. The worst year in Blazer history helped me personally grow and deal with all that adversity. Being on a losing team like that, you just want to win so much more. I was a young guy when we

were winning and you take it for granted. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helped me grow as a player and as a person. KTW: Will the Blazers make the

playoffs this season? CU: I think so. The games against PG at the end of the year should be a real good battle. This is a big

week coming up for us right now, against Tri-City and Seattle. Hopefully, we can jump ahead and get a good cushion.

The Blazers squared off against the Tri-City Americans yesterday (Feb. 9) after KTWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s press deadline. Go online to kamloopsthisweek.com for the game story.

ond Tyrel Griffith and lead Rick Sawatsky will chase national gold at the Tim Hortons Brier, which gets underway on Feb. 28 in Calgary. Both Kamloops Curling Club rinks â&#x20AC;&#x201D; skipped by Darren Nelson and Scott DeCap â&#x20AC;&#x201D; at the B.C. championship were

eliminated in roundrobin play. Nelson hung around until Friday night, posting a 4-3 record. DeCap suffered its third loss and was eliminated on Friday morning, finishing 1-3. Cotter, 40, placed second at the 2014 Brier in Kamloops.

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a duo for Special Olympics for so long,” said Marilyn McLean, local Special Olympics B.C. co-ordinator. “They’re definitely in a league of their own.” Wayne said he enjoys making friends and participating in the sports while in the Special Olympics. But, just as important has been the father-son bonding that comes with the Games. Family is a big Fa part of the Special Olympics — stories Olym similar to that of Ted simil Wayne will be and W commonplace when comm Games are underthe G Feb. 19 to way from f Feb. 21. Here in Kamloops, the floor hockey team has another family-duo in Trevor Campese, an athlete,

and his brother Tony, the team’s coach. The family ties give the Games a unique feel for participants and organizers alike. McLean, who has spent years watching and working with the Kulchyskis, said they’re a special pair. “I don’t know that you will find more quality people than those two,” she said. “They’re just really, really nice people.” And, though Wayne has only been curling for five years, he said he’s not nervous for competition to get underway later this month. McLean said it’s just par for the course for the 53-yearold athlete. “Wayne is just an amazing athlete,” McLean said. “He has always got a smile on his face, he’s always got a kind word, he’s always encouraging and he’s always in a good mood. “He’s just a lovely individual and really, like most of the athletes, they truly epitomize what’s good about sport, in terms of getting out and trying their hardest and trying to improve and being really positive.”

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Basketball legend Smith remembered AARON BEARD

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Dean Smith was more than simply a basketball coach. Yes, the retired hall of famer left North Carolina as the winningest coach in men’s history after capturing two national titles along with the 1976 Olympic gold medal and coaching some of the sport’s biggest names — Michael Jordan among them. But, he also was an innovator who left a lasting influence on the sport, as well as someone known for his stand on civil rights driven by the belief that it was the right thing to do. Smith died “peacefully’’ on Saturday, Feb. 7, at age 83 at his

Chapel Hill home, his family said in a statement released by the school on Sunday. He was with his wife and five children. Roy Williams, the current Tar Heels coach and Smith’s assistant for 10 years, said his mentor was the “greatest there ever was on the court, but far, far better off the court with people.’’ “I’d like to say on behalf of all our players and coaches, past and present, that Dean Smith was the perfect picture of what a college basketball coach should have been,’’ Williams said in a statement. “We love him and we will miss him.’’ Smith kept a lower profile amid health issues in recent years, with his family saying in 2010 he had a condition that was causing him

to lose memory. He was unable to travel in November 2013 to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honour presented to Smith as much for his work off the court as on it. At the urging of his pastor, he recruited black athletes and, in 1967 made Charlie Scott the school’s first black scholarship athlete and one of the first in the segregated South. In a statement, President Barack Obama said Smith “pushed forward’’ the civil rights movement with Scott’s recruitment as well as helping integrate a restaurant and a neighbourhood in Chapel Hill. Smith “showed us something that I’ve seen again and again on the court — that basketball can tell us a lot

more about who you are than a jumpshot alone ever could,’’ Obama said. On the court, his “Four Corners’’ time-melting offence led to the adoption of the shot clock to counter it. The now-common “point to the passer,’’ in which a scorer acknowledges a teammate’s assist, became a hallmark of Smith’s always humble “Carolina Way.’’ At UNC, he tutored perhaps the game’s greatest player in Michael Jordan — who burst onto the national stage as a freshman by hitting the winning shot in the 1982 NCAA final. In a statement, Jordan said Smith was “more than a coach — he was a mentor, my teacher, my second father. Coach was always there for me whenever I needed him and I loved him for it.’’

NHL HONOURS FORMER BLAZER DUBNYK NEW YORK — Devan Dubnyk’s career renaissance in Minnesota continues. The Wild goaltender was named the NHL’s first star of the week yesterday (Feb. 9) after posting back-to-back shutouts last week. Dubnyk stopped all 42

shots he faced over two starts to help extend Minnesota’s season-high winning streak to five games. He recorded 24 saves in a 3-0 triumph over Chicago on Tuesday, Feb. 3, and made 18 more stops in a 1-0 victory over Colorado on Saturday.

The 28-year-old Regina native is 16-6-2 in 28 total appearances this season, including a 7-1-0 mark with a 1.31 goals-against average, .948 save percentage and four shutouts in nine games since joining the Wild on Jan. 14.

Dubnyk played five seasons with the WHL’s Kamloops Blazers, from 2001 to 2006, finishing his majorjunior career with a save percentage of .912 Anaheim winger Corey Perry was named the second star of the week, scoring four

goals and adding two assists over four games. Montreal centre David Desharnais had a goal, five assists and a plus-6 rating over three games last week, earning him third-star honours. — Canadian Press

Day claims PGA Tour victory at Torrey Pines DOUG FERGUSON

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

SAN DIEGO — Jason Day had a good feeling that this was going to be a big year for him as long as he could stay healthy. Day lived up to one

part of his mission on Sunday, Feb. 8, in the Farmers Insurance Open by winning a four-man playoff on the second extra hole at Torrey Pines, which doesn’t host the U.S. Open for six more years, but cer-

tainly felt like one in February. “I’ve never been more motivated to play well than right now, this year,’’ Day said. “The other years I was motivated, but I wasn’t . . . I really want

to kick butt this year. I’ve come close so many times to having great years. To be able to be healthy again, be out here playing, getting off to a good start. “I was really motivated to not only have a great year, but try

and achieve that No. 1 spot.’’ He moved to No. 4 in the world, still miles behind Rory McIlroy, though he can at least claim to be No. 1 in Australia. He moved past Adam Scott at No. 5.

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Q: We are thinking about moving into a retirement community. What types of activities would be offered? Should we expect to pay additional fees if we were to participate and take advantage of any of these opportunities? A: Most retirement communities offer activities. These are planned and facilitated by the staff and often involve speakers, educators and entertainers. Always ask if these activities are included in the monthly fee. Entertainment can be anything from movies to musicians, choirs and dancers. Popular games may include bingo, crib, bridge, mind challenge and puzzles of all kinds. Intellectual or spiritual growth activities might include travelogues, educational seminars and chapel services. An active, vibrant community will offer fitness classes such as yoga, tai chi and osteofit as these will contribute to your overall health and wellness. Painting classes, craft projects and knitting groups will appeal to the craft minded individuals. Transportation is available at most retirement communities and in many cases is included in the monthly fee. Appointments as well as shopping trips are often accommodated. Some offer special outings and excursions to local Kamloops attractions. Some will offer outings a little further afield to places like Sun Peaks or Davison Orchards. Local restaurants can also be popular outings for lunch or dinner. In nicer weather outings may include walks down at Riverside Park or picnics at any number of Kamloops’ beautiful parks. Together with the activities, the outings and the many opportunities to socialize you can almost guarantee you will never be bored!

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OTTAWA — A Torontoarea Conservative MP barred from running for the governing party in the next election has crossed the floor to sit with the Liberals. Eve Adams made the surprise announcement yesterday morning (Feb. 9) at a news conference with Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau. Conservatives cast the decision as pure opportunism by a woman spurned. Party president John Walsh said Adams asked “just a couple weeks ago’’ about running in another riding after the party barred her last summer from running in Oakville North-Burlington. “I informed her in writing on Jan. 29 that she would not be permitted to run for our

party in the next election due to the misconduct from the Oakville North-Burlington nomination race,’’ Walsh said in a statement. However, Adams and Trudeau cast her move as a matter of principle. “This is not about having a tough day at the office. Everybody has grumpy bosses from time to time,’’ Adams said. “This is about the fact that my values simply don’t align with this [Conservative] team and I’d like to continue serving Canadians.’’ Adams took some harsh parting shots at a party she’s championed since she was 14 and at Prime Minister Stephen Harper as she blasted the government’s recently introduced income-splitting tax measures for families. “I cannot support mean-spirited

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measures that benefit only the richest few,’’ she said. “I can no longer support mean-spirited leadership that divides people instead of bringing them together. We need a kind, generous and strong leadership that champions a shared vision for how to make Canada work for everyone. I want to work with someone who inspires, not with fear-mongerers and bullies.’’

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Trudeau said only that he welcomes any family, friends or supporters Adams brings with her. Adams said she will run for a Liberal nomination in a Toronto-area riding, but declined to identify the riding. She will sit with the Liberal caucus for now. Adams said she approached the party a few weeks ago about the prospect of joining their team. Trudeau said he discussed the possibility of a hypothetical Conservative floor-crosser with his caucus last week — without identifying Adams. “The very strong sense that caucus expressed was that what is most important is the hard work done in the riding, the building of a relationship with constituents and bringing them along and demonstrating a local focus as a counter to some of the inevitable accusations that get thrown around any time someone makes a decision like this,’’ Trudeau said. Trudeau said Adams has proved herself a devoted local politician and looks forward to having her on the team.

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GERMAN CHANCELLOR MERKEL MAKES STOP IN OTTAWA OTTAWA — German Chancellor Angela Merkel was in Ottawa late yesterday (Feb. 9) to give Prime Minister Stephen Harper an update on her frenzied transatlantic shuttle diplomacy on the Ukraine crisis. Merkel was in Washington, D.C., earlier yesterday for a previously scheduled meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama, amid reports of a rift between the U.S. and Europe over whether to arm Ukraine’s military. The Canadian Press learned of Merkel’s supper-hour arrival in Ottawa for talks with Harper to allow the prime minister to receive a private briefing on the West’s renewed push to end the continued fighting in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine’s military has been battling Russian-backed separatists since April in a conflict that the United Nations said has killed 5,300 people, a figure that has spiked in recent weeks. Merkel, French President Francois Hollande, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko spoke by telephone on Sunday and are attempting to hold a summit tomorrow in the Belarus capital of Minsk. Merkel also travelled to Moscow last Friday to meet with Putin, amid reports the U.S. is considering arming Ukraine forces, which France and Germany oppose. Harper has taken a harder line towards Putin than his fellow G7 leaders, and a senior government source says that’s not likely to change. — The Canadian Press

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ò Obituaries & In Memoriam ô (MICKEY) MYRON MEAD MOODY

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It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Mickey Moody on February 4, 2015. He was born in Ponoka, Alberta in 1937 but made Kamloops his home for many years. He had many driving jobs, his last job was driving a school bus. Mickey is survived by his son Cliff Moody and family Linda and Krystian of Kamloops. Many relatives from Alberta also mourn his passing. He had a great sense of humor and loved his family and friends and will be missed by many. No funeral by request but a celebration of life will be at The Eagles on Tranquille Road at 12 noon on March 2nd. Food will be supplied. Refreshments are available to purchase. The family thanks Dr. Howie, RIH staff and Ponderosa Lodge for their excellent care. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Ponderosa Lodge in care of Mickey.

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We sadly announce the passing of Richard (Rick) Russell on February 1, 2015 at Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, BC. Sadly missed by Iuana and lovingly remembered by family and many friends. Celebration of Rick’s life will be held at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 8th Street, North Shore, Kamloops at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Reception to follow.

MILDRED GATIEN Mildred Gatien passed away peacefully on January 23rd, 2015 at the age of 84 years. She was surrounded by friends and family during her final days and a celebration of life was held at St. Andrews Lutheran Church on January 27th. The ceremony was officiated by her pastor and friend David Schumacher. Mildred was a “classy lady” who always looked polished and she always took great care of her health. Mildred was sincerely interested in others, she had a gift of relating to people regardless of age and personal circumstance and she lived her life in grace, gratitude and service to others. Mildred enjoyed volunteering and when people needed her she was always there. Mildred will be lovingly remembered and missed by her daughter Carla Hyslop, son-in-law Rob and her grandchildren Brian (Desiree) and Blake (Samantha) and her great-grandchildren Kyson and Talia who they lovingly referred to as Nana. Mildred and her calming presence will be missed by her sisters, extended family and friends. We all look forward to seeing you again in your “Forever Home”. We love you! In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzeimers Society of BC or the New Life Mission. On line condolences and memories of Mildred may be expressed at www.firstmemorialkamloops.com. Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Service (250)554 2429

First Memorial Funeral Service 250-554-2429 Thank You We would like to express a sincere thanks to everyone who supported me and my family with ﬂowers, cards, food and calls of condolences upon the recent death of my husband of 70 years, STAN SCOTT. Special thanks to Dr. Chung, Dr. Montgomery, the nurses and staff of the 7th ﬂoor of Royal Inland Hospital and the caring staff at Kamloops Hospice. Many thanks. Marguerite Scott & Family

George Manuel Peters (Howard) of Kamloops passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2015. He is survived by his loving parents Gordon and Marilyn. George was born on Christmas Day in 1986 in Lytton, BC and attended school from age 4 to 17. He loved to travel with his parents, travelling to Hawaii, Mexico, the USA, Haida Gwaii and many other spots. George loved being with and around people. He was very caring and loving and taught lessons to many people, although he was unable to speak. The Funeral Service will take place at Summit Drive Baptist Church on Saturday, February 14 at 2:00 pm, with Pastor Don Harrison officiating. Following the Service, George will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Friday, February 13 from 7 to 8 pm in the Rosewood Room at Kamloops Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

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laude Richmond and Jordan Amon bridge their 51-year age gap and strike a unique chord. The two bandmates make up the trumpet melody and harmony in the Kamloops Rube Band. Every Monday night, they head to the Yacht Club, where 79-year-old Richmond and 28-yearold Amon join the rest of the band to rehearse. “I’ve got enough seniority,” Richmond says with a laugh. “I play first.” On the night KTW sat with them, they’re rehearsing for a performance for former band member Hooter, now in his 90s, who recently moved into a seniors home. Hooter’s situation is one the band is sensitive to — with an average age of 68 among the mem-

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The Kamloops Rube Band is looking for new members. It rehearses Mondays at the Kamloops Yacht Club at 7:30 p.m. and performs in Kamloops and out of town. It has some instruments for those who don’t have their own. For more information, call Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740. bers — and the need for more Amons to come along and carry on the history of the band. “We’re definitely the minority,” Amon said, referring to the few younger players. The self-proclaimed band geek has been a Rube on and off for 14 years and says he enjoys playing and joking around with the others. Richmond agrees — he’s there as much for the fun as the performing. Rehearsals are just that. While musical director Jerome Lidster stands

at the front, arguing with a tuba player in the back row about timing — “braaatahtahtah tahtahtahtah” — Richmond deciphers the seemingly different language of music from the front row. “One is the new two,” he chimes in as he and Amon start to laugh. The band began in 1949 hoping to draw people to a blood-donor clinic and, since then, has become an ambassador for the River City, known for its zany costumes, travelling around the world to represent Kamloops. Amon says that kind of commitment might be a deterrent to would-be younger musicians, as well as the quality of expertise demanded. He thinks the situation might improve with the band getting a bit more exposure to the younger crowd. And he’s hoping to see more like him get involved. “We’re pretty open and friendly.”

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The Comic Strippers will be at Sagebrush Theatre for two performances on April 17 and April 18. Tickets are $35, with a $5 discount for groups of six or more, from Kamloops Live box office.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Tannis Slimmon will perform tonight in the Home Routes concert series.

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Home Routes concert series back in the house tonight Canadian folk singer Tannis Slimmon is next up in the Home Routes concert series. Slimmon won Contemporary Vocalist of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards in 2008. She will be performing tonight (Feb. 10) at 625 Tunstall Cresc.

The show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the door. For more information about Slimmon, go online to tannis.ca/ welcome. David Sereda, Kristin Andreassen and Chris Eldridge will follow in the series later this year.

The 5th Annual

Senior Healthy Living Expo Wednesday, February 18th, 2015 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm 60 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops, BC

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Plenty of music coming to town Dallas Smith will return to perform in Kamloops on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at Sagebrush Theatre. Smith will visit the Tournament Capital in the new year during his Tippinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Point Tour 2015. Special guest country artist Charlie Worsham will join him. Smith was the former front man for the rock band Default but has since moved into the country music genre. Tickets are $49.50 plus service fees and can be purchased from Kamloops Live box office at 1025 Lorne St., by calling 250-3745483 or by going online to kamloopslive.ca. Doors open at 7 p.m., the show is at 7:30 p.m.

Open-mic session

Howard Mitchell is the featured act at the Feb. 21 Barnhartvale Coffee House. The Clearwaterbased singer-songwriter has spent much of his musical career in the North Thompson, performing at the Wells Gray Hotel, the Blue Loon Grill and other venues but heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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now branching out into other parts of the Interior. Mitchellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brand of music ranges from blues to country to roots. The coffee house opens at 7 p.m., with music starting at 7:30 p.m. It always features an open-mic session, as well. Admission is free for open-mic performers and children younger than 12 and $5 for everyone else. The coffeehouse is seven kilometres east of the intersection of Dallas Drive and Barnhartvale Road.

Arkells coming back

The Arkells has announced it will return to Kamloops in February. The Canadian rock band has toured with the likes of Metric, the Tragically Hip, Tokyo Police Club and Anti-Flag and won the Juno Award for Group of the year in 2012

along with the CBC Music award for Best Live Band. The Arkells most recent album, High Noon, was released earlier this year. The band will perform a 19-plus show at Cactus Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Night Club, 130 Fifth Ave., on Feb. 23, with Dear Rogue as the opening act. Tickets are $25 in advance and will be $30 at the door. They are available online at ticketweb.ca.

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Yoga expands among ‘natural little yogis’ It’s becoming a big trend “over here, especially in

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magine playing freeze tag and striking a yoga pose upon capture. Or, imagine dropping off rowdy kids, only to pick them up after savasana — relaxation pose — in a much calmer state. For Aimee Townsend, every pose is child’s pose. The 30-year-old yoga teacher behind a new children’s yoga program has been teaching the discipline in Kamloops for almost three years, watching it grow in popularity first with adults and now among a younger demographic. “It’s pretty new in the West,” Townsend said. “It’s becoming a big trend over here, especially in the last couple of years with kids.”

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Townsend remembers when there were only three yoga studios in town — there are at least five or six in the city today, with plenty of other teachers renting out their own space and teaching

independently. She teaches at Kamloops Hot Yoga and said it has “blown up” with the number of students and teachers, as well as a studio expansion into Brocklehurst.

The practice has also made its way into classrooms in SD73 and has prompted Townsend to start Mindful Monkey Yoga with friend and business partner Josh Vos. The new venture

will take place at Mata-Leao Martial Arts and Fitness centre, 703 Tranquille Rd., in North Kamloops and will focus on physical literacy through a combination of gymnastics, karate, yoga

and kids games. “It’s about moving your body in a noncompetitive way,” Townsend said. It might be a change of pace for kids who play competitive sports, such as hockey. “Yoga is cool because it’s not about who is strongest or who is the most flexible,” Townsend said. “It’s about what your body can do.” Townsend said there’s enough competition in the world and remembers the pressures of her youth, having grown up and hating her own body. “With yoga, it’s about finding happiness and peace in

yourself,” she said. As for the actual teaching part, Townsend isn’t worried about getting kids to move beyond child’s pose. Because, they’re kids — they bend, they get back up and they’ll try anything. “They’re natural little yogis.” ON LOCATION AT...

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COMMUNITY A seven-week marriage course for couples of all types begins in February at Southwest Community Church. The course, designed for couples

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of all strengths, ages and statuses, begins on Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. and runs on subsequent Sundays at 7 p.m. It takes place in an intimate atmosphere and discusses topics

like the art of communication, good sex and others. It does not include group discussion. The cost is $60 per couple for the entirety of the course.

To register, call 250-828-1114 or email administrator@swcc. ca. Sessions include coffee, tea every week and books to work through.

TRU to host science night Thompson Rivers University is all about chemistry, physics, microscopes and the like on Tuesday, Feb. 17, as it hosts members of the public at its Family Night of Science. The event is interactive, with TRU faculty and students in attendance to offer information on the programs. Among activities planned are marinelife petting tanks, getting up close with the microscopic world, respiratory therapy equipment in action and chemistry and physics magic shows. The event runs from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in various rooms in the sciences and health sciences building on College Drive, across from the Clock Tower parking lot. Admission and parking are free.

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SAN JOSE, Calif. — A new little Jeep with an Italian accent, called the Renegade, will soon be available in Canadian dealerships. It’s designed in Detroit and built in Italy, but the iconic Jeep Wrangler influences are easy to spot. The Renegade is a contemporary and more playful interpretation of Jeep, offering passengerfriendly utility, good on-road performance and fuel economy, combined with surprisingly impressive off-road prowess. The new model presents a fresh and cheerful overall design attitude that’s sure to appeal to younger buyers. An “X” motif that appears in numerous places, including the taillights, was taken from the rearmounted jerry can on the original Willys army vehicle. A cleverly designed lightweight removable (MySpace) double-sunroof, which stores neatly under the rear cargo area, also adds to the mischievous character of Renegade. Jeep points to the Nissan Juke, Mini Countryman and Buick

Encore as the expected prime competitors of Renegade. Renegade will have a start price of just $19,995 (Sport edition) and comes in two 4×2 trim levels and four 4×4 trim levels, with prices topping out at $31,995. The base 4×2 Sport edition comes with a turbocharged 1.4litre (Multiair) engine, mated to a six-speed manual transmission. The optional ($1,500) powertrain is a 2.4-litre (Multiair Tigershark) engine, paired (no swapping) with a nine-speed automatic. The North trim, with 4×2 or 4×4 drivetrains, is expected to be most popular trim level, with all-in pricing in the mid twenties. Jeep is pushing Renegade as a vehicle with genuine off-road warrior capabilities. A Trailhawk 4×4 edition comes with additional ride height, skid plates, plus front and rear tow hooks. Unique front and rear fascias improve both approach and departure angle capability and it comes with 17-inch wheels with more aggressive tires. Trailhawk is designed to provide up to 482 millimetres of water fording capability and it comes with a Jeep Selec-Terrain system

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The Renegade is a contemporary and more playful interpretation of Jeep, offering passengerfriendly utility, good onroad performance and fuel economy, combined with surpisingly impressive off-road prowess.

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that includes a rock mode, Active Drive Low (with 20:1 crawl ratio) and Hill-descent Control. To prove prowess, Jeep included a three-hour stop at Hollister Hills SVRA, an off-road and dirtbiking Mecca about a hour from San Jose, in the drive route. The serious Jeep side of Renegade quickly became apparent as it tackled an arduous obstacle course and a steep hill climbing trail with ease. A short wheelbase makes it highly manoeuvrable in tricky situations and it’s aided by a fully independent suspension with up to 205 mm (8.1 inches) of wheel articulation. Jeep’s fully automated off-road drive system is also second-to-none.

Almost all of the driving tour was in a Renegade equipped with the 2.4-litre (180-horsepower) engine/automatic combination, which will probably be the most popular pairing. The steering is on the light side and is quicker acting than I’m used to in a Jeep. This high-revving engine is also a more refined and quieter power provider than in Wrangler. Impressively slick in operation, the nine-speed speed automatic is certainly set up for best fuel economy, with four overdrive gears. The turbocharged 1.4-litre (160-horsepower) base engine offers surprising oomph and seemed to make Renegade a bit quicker off the line. The six-speed manual is a little vague and has a notchy engagement feel, but I did like the cue ball style shift leaver. While official fuel economy numbers were not available, Jeep is expecting a combined fuel rating of about 8.1 L/100km, which would be excellent. The 4×4 versions of Renegade also feature a unique disconnecting rear axle feature that should provide fuel economy numbers that are close to the 4×2 versions. Tek-Tonic is what Jeep design-

ers dubbed the Renegade’s funky, yet functional, interior. The Wrangler theme is also evident inside and includes the requisite passenger grab handle. It’s a softer, more comfortable Jeep people place with practical features, such as the fold-forward frontpassenger seat and a removable, reversible and height-adjustable cargo floor panel. Renegade is also tall folk friendly with oodles of headroom, so they could even wear a hat. A minor tall-roof drawback was noted, however, when I tried to reach for a distant sun visor above the upright windshield. Jeep claims Renegade has up to 70 standard and available safety and security features. There are seven standard air bags, including a driver’s knee air bag. On top of that you can layer and an impressive list of optional active safety features that include forward collision warning with active braking, lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross path detection, ParkView and a rear backup camera. The all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade is, in a word . . . how you say . . . Stupendo!

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Fresh collector cars to buy now

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2005-2011 Lotus Elise

While the Lotus Elise’s last model year technically was 2011, they still are being produced as a stopgap model until the third generation model is released.

Unfortunately, the Elise lost its smart airbag exemption stateside, meaning that the only Lotus available in North America is the all-too-luxurious Evora — it even has air-conditioning and power steering as standard equipment. On a Lotus! For those who still want to enjoy the ever-so-Spartan Elise, consider looking to the used car market.

1999-2009 Honda S2000

Possibly the best enthusiast car produced under the Honda badge in the past decade, the S2000 served as a fitting tribute to the S-series roadsters of the 1960s. With its aggressive styling, a high-revving four-cylinder engine producing 237 horsepower, an ultra-low center of gravity, and 50/50 weight distribu-

tion, an unmolested S2000 is bound to be a future collector car. Serious collectors should look for the rarer Club Racer model, which saw limited production in 2007 only.

2012/2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302

This special edition of Ford’s ever-popular Mustang saw the return of the late ’60s and early ’70s Trans Am legend, the Boss 302. The Boss got its original name in the late ’60s when it was a skunk works project at Ford. Whenever asked what they were working on, members of the team simply responded “the boss’s car,” and the nomenclature stuck. In addition to the standard Boss, an additional Laguna Seca variant is available.

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The LS is a further upgrade with racecar parts, including a rear cross brace, and is limited to only 750 units per year. The Boss 302 was only produced for its scheduled two-year run, with just 4,000 models made each year, ensuring future collectability.

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VALENTINE’S DAY ROMANTIC COMEDY

Variety-The Children’s Charity will again benefit from the annual Valentine’s Day fundraiser put on my one of Kamloops’ best-known clowns. Uncle Chris the Clown will donate half of the $75 package he will deliver throughout the day. The package includes a carnation from Kamloops Florist, chocolates, a cute and cuddly stuffy and a customized Uncle Chris balloon animal — and a short performance of his usual zany fun. To book a visit, call him at 250-3183976 or go online to unclechristheclown. com.

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VALENTINE’S DAY

Skip pink, red — plan a green Valentine’s Day

ave roses, boxed sweets and fancy dinners not been doing much for your latest attempts to woo your love? With glaring reminders of cupid’s day at every retailer in sight, it is easy to lose sight of Valentine’s true meaning and “buy” your way through whole ordeal. But, if you (or your loved one) beg to differ from the usual fare, try adding some creativity to your celebrations. Here are three nonclichéd ideas to celebrate your Valentine’s Day:

For the love of birds

If you prefer counting real birds over dining next to pairs of doe-eyed lovebirds, there is an international bird count just

Stumped for Valentine’s Day plans? Why not try spotting some love birds during a bird count with Bird Studies Canada, which runs from Feb. 13 to Feb. 16.

in time for Valentine’s Day weekend. The 18th annual Great Backyard Bird Count is a joint project by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society in partnership with Bird Studies Canada. From Feb. 13 to Feb. 16, count the birds

you spot for at least 15 minutes a day on one or more days and enter your sightings at BirdCount.org. The collective data helps scientists create snapshots of bird populations worldwide. Last year, 4,296 species were sighted with a total of 12,748,756 individual birds count-

ed worldwide. Spread the love to your feathery friends by making a pinecone bird feeder at home and to bring on your nature walks.

Escape to preserve Whether you delight in the cover of ancient

woods or the embrace of open prairies, there are many places to visit for all ages and activity levels, with some surprisingly not far from urban centres. Be it a day trip or a brisk walk, a return to nature helps you unwind from a buildup of stress. Many parks offer equipment rental and guided tours for snowshoeing and crosscountry skiing this time of year. Some itineraries may even involve a nose-to-beak encounter with the sociable chickadee. Not sure where to go? Conservation organizations like the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) offer many publicly accessible reserves to satisfy your winter wanderlust. Be sure to pack a thermos of hot cocoa to share.

Affair in tandem

For the stay-athome couple, how about getting your hands dirty in a twopart bombshell affair — seed-bomb making that is. A seed bomb is essentially a nugget of soil and seed mix, strategically tossed to rewild parts of the city. Once thrown, the bombs help encourage the spread of natives species. With cheap and easy-to-find ingredients, you can easily make a batch in winter and bomb away come spring. To make your own Valentine’s Day-inspired seed bomb, simply form the balls with a heartshaped ice cube or cupcake tray, and voila, you have eco-Valentine’s Day gifts that everyone will love. The best part:

Watching the seeds of your labour bloom in the unlikeliest of places and help bring back wildlife that relies on native species like from bees to birds.

Natural Valentine

When spending time in nature, remember the age-old adage: Leave only footprints and take only memories (or pictures). Capture nature’s sweet scene only through the lens of your camera and consider making an e-card to share. Keep those heart etchings to your notebook; a tree will thank you for one less wound and scar. You can also remember your loved ones by giving a gift in your name to organizations that help protect the environment in perpetuity. Will you be a green Valentine this year?

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165 Victoria Street • 250-377-4969 mauryasfineindiancuisine.com

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VALENTINE’S DAY

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kindness

all month February has long been known as the month of love, yet we really only celebrate our ‘Valentines’ on the 14th. This year, why don’t we take the full 28 days of February to spread a little more love, compassion and kindness? “Let’s use the idea of Valentine’s Day to do a random act of kindness on each day of the month,” says Canadian lifestyle expert Janette Ewen. We might do things like: • Send someone a hand written note of thanks.

• Put change in the charity box at a cash register. • Give a compliment about someone to his or her boss. • Allow another person to jump ahead of us in a line up. • Leave a bigger tip than expected. • Hold the elevator for a stranger. • Smile and say hello to passers-by on the sidewalk. • Pay for someone else’s coffee in the drive thru. “One good deed begets another,” Ewen continues. “The positive feeling you

get from doing something nice for someone else will stay with you all day. “And don’t forget to treat yourself to an act of kindness this month,” adds Ewen. She recommends jewelry. One idea might be a sterling silver charm bracelet with the letters L-O-V-E shining back at a loved one. A meaningful charm could personalize the gift. Each one helping to spread the meaning of ‘Be my Valentine’ a little further.

ORIGINAL • TRADITIONAL • AUTHENTIC

Simply Kamloops’ finest in Indian Cuisine! RESERVE NOW FOR VALENTINE’S DAY SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 • 11-2PM • 4-9PM

Special Valentine Menu Available CHOOSE FROM OUR SELECTED MENU

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Take Out & Delivery Available

Book now for all your catering needs from 10-1000 guests

700 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops (Across from Liquor Store) • NORTHILLS MALL

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Valentine’s Day Sale Northills Centre has everything you need for your Sweetheart!

TREASURES

FEBRUARY ONLY

Give your Valentine a Gift of Beauty!

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“Just What You Are Looking For” GIFTS FOR EVERYONE!

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

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FASHION FOR YOUR TRAVEL DESTINATIONS

250-554-1366

New Arrivals “Travel Trends Collection”

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

250-554-3494

HAIR EXPRESS

250-3376-2325 250-376-2325

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SEE IN-STORE FOR DETAILS

Express yourself! Gift Certificates for that someone special!

OPEN EVERYDAY 8-10 EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR VALENTINE’S

CARDS • PLANTS • FLOWERS • CANDIES

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OVER 40 STORES AND SERVICES FOR YOUR SHOPPING CONVENIENCE • • • • • • • •

Animal House Ardene Back to Health Centre Best West Realty Canadian 2 for 1 Pizza Cash Stop Loans Canadian Hearing Care CIBC

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Chopped Leaf Dollar Tree EasyHome Extra Foods Fabutan Tanning Salons First Choice Haircutters Government Liquor Store H & R Block

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Hair Express Headhunters Shampoo Interior Savings Insurance Kool School Lushwear Mark's Work Wearhouse Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt McGoos Smokes 'N Stuff

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Northills Dental Centre Northills Lottery Centre Papa John’s Pizza Ruth Saunders Optometrist Sandwich Tree Seniors Information Centre Serene Fish & Chips Shaw Cable

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Shoppers Drug Mart Source By Circuit City Spice of India Starbucks Suzanne's TD Canada Trust Tom Harris Cellular Tower Barber Shop

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Treasures Twin Phoenix Water On The Run YMCA

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374-0462

SHOP LOCALLY Lost & Found Found: Cell phone in mid January in downtown area. 250-372-9353. Lost: Light orange male cat from 108 Vernon Avenue. Call Italo 250-572-4632.

Travel

Information CANADA BENEFIT Group Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888511-2250 or www.canada beneďŹ t.ca/free-assessment

Timeshare CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. No risk program stop mortgage & maintenance payments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consultation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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go to

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Career Opportunities 6814525

call 250-374-0462

Career Opportunities

1 Issue...................................$16.38 1 Week ..................................$39.60 1 Month ............................. $129.60 Tax not included. No refunds on classified ads.

Garage Sale

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

$11.5+tax per issue 3 lines or less

Career Opportunities 6822508

Career Opportunities

Extreme

Professional Driver Training

Join the Axis team in Kamloops! We are seeking a HomeShare Caregiver to provide a home for a male adult with high functioning autism. The individual is fairly independent, but needs assistance with providing meals and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be left alone at night. A separate suite for the individual is required.

ICBC Certified Air Brake Courses

Suitable for someone who wants a 2nd income and has a job during the day. For further information, please refer to our website www.axis.bc.ca under job. Resumes with cover letters can be faxed to 250-851-2977 or emailed to hr@axis.bc.ca .

753 East Sarcee Street Kamloops, B.C. V2H 1E6

16 hour & 20 hour - Weekends

Professional Class 1, 2, 3 & 4 Training Continuous Intake

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Putting the PRO back into Professionalâ&#x20AC;?

Ph (778)471-4117

Business Opportunities ~ Caution ~ While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in Kamloops This Week are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front. GET FREE Vending Machines. Can earn $100,000+ per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected Territories. Full details call now 1-866668-6629. Or visit our website: www.tcvend.com

Try your luck with 1x1 boxed ad $35 plus tax for 2 weeks. Price includes box number. Call 250-371-4949 to place your ad and for more details.

THE DISABILITY Tax Credit. $1500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on avg). Covers: hip/knee replacements, back conditions and restrictions in walking and dressing. 1-844-453-5372.

Career Opportunities

Truck Driver Training

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

CERTIFIED ICBC AIR BRAKE COURSE

Feb. 20-22 â&#x20AC;˘ March 6-9

Air Brakes

*$53.00 + Tax *Some restrictions apply. *Ads scheduled

*$35.00 + Tax *Some restrictions apply.

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Employment (based on 3 lines)

(No businesses, 3 lines or less)

Employment

3 Days Per Week

I Sandie Keep will not be responsible for debts incurred by anyone as of November 29, 2014 other than myself.

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

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

Tax not included. No refunds on classified ads.

*Ads scheduled for one month at a time. Customer must call to reschedule. No refunds on classified ads.

Personals

GWM, seeking a fun GWM 20-30+ who enjoys dinners out and quiet times too. I am 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;4â&#x20AC;?, dark hair, blue eyes and single. Lets meet over coffee and go from there. Phone 250-376-8578

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Houses, condos, duplexes, suites, etc. (3 months max.)

MEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851

Personals

Coming Events

1 Issue ..................$13.00 1 Week ..................$30.00 1 Month ................$96.00

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THE 6th annual WCOWMABC Convention & Trade Show will be held at the Ramada Plaza (36035 North Parallel Road) on February 12, 13, 14 & 15 in Abbotsford. Workshops, open forum discussions, networking opportunities & door prizes. The trade show is held on Feb 13 only (complimentary admission). Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the only onsite wastewater trade show & convention in BC. More info at www.wcowma-bc.com.

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phone: 250-371-4949 fax: 250-374-1033 email: classiĂ&#x20AC;eds@kamloopsthisweek.com

Huckleberry Mines Ltd., an 18,,000 TPD open pit copper/molybdenum mine located 121 kilometers south of Houston in west central British Columbia, commenced operation in September 1997; a recent expansion has extended the mine life to 2021. We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

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Huckleberry Mines is seeking a Mill Maintenance Planner/Scheduler to join our multi-disciplined team of maintenance personnel. Reporting to the Mill Maintenance &oordinator the indiYidual Ĺľlling this position Zill be a key team member in developing, managing and controlling all aspects of planning and scheduling maintenance activities in an 18,000 tonne per day copper mineral processing plant. 'uties Zill include

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Ĺ&#x2DC; :ork Zith the maintenance team to develop job scopes Ĺ&#x2DC; :ork Zith the Purchasing group to reTuest, source and obtain parts, tooling and specialized resources Ĺ&#x2DC; Scheduling Zork orders based on priority and resource availability Ĺ&#x2DC; 7racking and reporting .ey Performance ,ndicators 7he successful candidate Zill possess a minimum of a journeymanĹ&#x2018;s TualiĹľcation or a related technical diploma or engineering degree preferred. 7he candidate Zill have e[cellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to establish and meet deadlines, be a team player and Zork Zell in a fast paced environment. &ompetent computer skills Zith e[perience Zith Microsoft 2fĹľce, &MMS programs and Preventive Maintenance programs are reTuired. 7his position Zorks a Monday to 7hursday, [ schedule days in, days out . Huckleberry Mines is located appro[imately tZo hours driving time from Houston, %ritish &olumbia. (mployees live in a camp environment on their days of Zork. 7ransportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston and Smithers by bus and Zhile at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Houston and Smithers are located in the scenic %ulkley 9alley on 7rans&anada HighZay 1 , an e[cellent area to raise a family and has e[ceptional outdoor recreational activities. More information on the area is available at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.ca Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full ranJe of beneĹľts includinJ medical, life, disability income and RRSP savings plan. We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those in consideration will be contacted. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. 4ualiĹľed candidates can submit their resumes in conĹľdence to

call 250.828.5104 or visit

tru.ca/trades

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

We thank all applicants; only those being considered for an interview will be contacted

Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000 Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Fax: (604) 517-4701 Email: HR@Huckleberrymines.com

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Employment

Career Opportunities

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Education/Trade Schools

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking SUTCO IS seeking U.S. qualified Class 1 Drivers, steady year round Super B Flat Deck work. We offer group health benefits, matched contribution pension, e logs, and auto deposit pay. Apply on line at: sutco.ca/fax resume and abstract to (250)357-2009/call 1-888-357-2612 ext. 230

We require qualified US capable Class 1 drivers immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group of Companies req. 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.

Education/Trade Schools FOODSAFE COURSE by Certified Instructor February 15th, 21st &24th 8:30am-4:30pm $75 Pre-register by phoning Market Safe Workshop $90 on February 25th 250-554-9762

Help Wanted 6824353

Smith Chevrolet Cadillac Ltd.

250-376-7970

Help Wanted CARETAKER REQUIRED Live-in mature caretaker required to manage a 60 unit apartment building on the North Shore. Experience as a residential caretaker would be a definite asset along with building maintenance/repairs as well as landscaping. Must be bondable and have good people skills. This complex has a â&#x20AC;&#x153;No Petsâ&#x20AC;? bylaw. Please reply in confidence with resume and cover letter to: info@columbiaproperty.ca Carpenters, Labourers, First Aid required in Kamloops for commercial concrete project. Email: info@knappett.com Attn: Patti Faulconbridge or call 250-475-6333. I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679

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

250-374-0462

is now accepting applications for an experienced

Looking for casual/part-time Mechanic located at the Kamloops Airport. Email resume to: accounting@rsandassociates. ca or fax 250-851-9250.

AUTOMOTIVE PARTS PERSON.

This is a full-time position in the parts department offering competitive pay, benefits and a positive work environment. Dealership experience is mandatory as well as good computer software skills. Candidates require a valid drivers license and must be able to work a flexible work week. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please drop off resume in person:

Karen Pedersen, Parts Manager 950 Notre Dame Drive or email to:

North Enderby Timber is looking to hire a Heavy Duty Mechanic. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-838-9637.

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is now accepting applications for a This is a full-time position for a period of one year, to cover a maternity leave, and offers competitive pay, benefits and a positive work environment. Duties will include: shipping, receiving and parts delivery. Candidates must have warehouse or parts dept. experience. Candidates require a valid drivers license. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please drop off resume in person:

Misc Services

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

www.castleandcritter.com

kamloopsapartmentrent@shaw.ca

or drop off at 109 Victoria Street. Steakhouse at Sun Peaks Lodge is hiring experienced line cooks. Email resume to: info@sunpeakslodge.com

Medical/Dental

Work Wanted

Experienced CDA preferably with prosthodontics module required for a very busy family practice. Must be reliable, a team player and have good manual dexterity. Ability to communicate with the Dental team and patients is a must. Fax resume to 250-374-3256 or email: margaret.puredental @telus.net

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

Experienced Medical Office assistant required for busy family practice office in Kamloops. Familiarity with MedAccess is preferred, MOA training essential. Candidate must be professional, able to multitask and have excellent communication skills. Initial PT hours with view to FT position after 3 months. Send cover and resume to: anderswilt@yahoo.ca Medical Office Assistant required to job share two days a week and holiday relief for a Specialistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; office. MOA with EMR training preferred. Ability to multi-task and good communication skills essential. Please email resume to DROT@telus.net No Phone calls please. MEDICAL Transcriptionists are in huge demand! Train with the leading Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today 1-800-466-1535, www.canscribe.com or email: info@canscribe.com.

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Stucco/Siding

Potty Breaks

A mid day visit/walk for your dog

Pets & Livestock

Pets Animals sold as â&#x20AC;&#x153;purebred stockâ&#x20AC;? must be registrable in compliance with the Canadian Pedigree Act.

PETS For Sale? TRI-CITY SPECIAL! for only $46.81/week, we will place your classified ad into Kamloops, Vernon & Salmon Arm. (250)371-4949 classifieds@kamloopsthisweek.com *some restrictions apply.

Mind Body Spirit

Computer Equipment

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

WANTED! Newer MacBook Pro or MacBook Air 250-3711333

Firewood/Fuel

Education/Tutoring

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

Dance Instructor Training! Ballroom-Social-Latin Dance. info@dancediscovery.ca

Furniture

Financial Services

Dining room table & hutch/6chairs. $300/obo 250319-5258.

ARE YOU $10K or more in debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783 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 IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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WE will pay you to exercise! Deliver Kamloops This Week

Pet Visits

If you have to leave them behind

Merchandise for Sale

ARE YOU RUNNING AN EVENT?

or email to:

Fitness/Exercise

250-682-3956 Full House Checks

Comply with your insurance needs

Services

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Karen Pedersen, Parts Manager 950 Notre Dame Drive

www.smithgm.com

Financial Services

250-371-4949

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Sales ADVERTISING Consultants: Our company is always looking for great sales representatives to add to our team. Our business requires a highly organized individual with ability to multi-task in a fun, fastpaced team environment. Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required. Excellent communication skills, valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and reliable vehicle are necessary. If you have a passion for the advertising business, are creative and thrive on challenges, we want to hear from you. Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to:khall@aberdeenpublishing.com We thank all applicants; only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Help Wanted Seeking Resident Manager couple that are willing to consider relocation. Must have strong communication skills, be computer literate and experience with the Residential Tenancy Branch an asset. Basic maintenance skills for plumbing, drywall, carpentry a must. Please submit resume via fax: 778-471-7170, email:

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950 Notre Dame Drive Kamloops, BC

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Oak China Cabinet. $500/obo. Armoire. $500/obo. Good cond. 250-672-9408 (McLure).

Handypersons

Heavy Duty Machinery

Home Improvements

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;45â&#x20AC;&#x2122;53â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and insulated containers all sizes in stock. Trades are welcome. 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Containers under $2500! DMG 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator. Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

Elec wheelchair Compass mid wheel drive new cond, ext cap batt incl + charger $2000obo (250) 554-7379

Landscaping

Misc. for Sale

PETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S YARD SERVICE

1-set of Michelin Winters 235/70R16 on 5-bolt steel rims. $500. 250-554-1830.

RICKSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SMALL HAUL For all Deliveries & Dump Runs. Extra large dump trailers for rent. Dump Truck Long and Short Hauls!!

250-377-3457

Medical Supplies

Time to prune your fruit trees.

1-set of Nokian Winters on rims 235/75/R16. Used one season. Regular price new $1200 selling for $600. Call 250-851-1304.

250-572-0753

Black Pine wood stove. $350/obo. 250-372-8484.

Tree removal Dump runs Licensed & Certiď&#x192;&#x17E;ed

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MISC4Sale: Camperette $300, Oak Table Chairs-$400, 2-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg.

Call 250-371-4949

Nordic Track Walk Fit Treadmill Self powered with arm exerciser poles like new $325obo (250) 578-7449

YOUR BUSINESS HERE Run your 1x1 semi display classiďŹ ed in every issue of Kamloops This Week classifieds@kamloopsthisweek.com

Livestock

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

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

REIMERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110

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Rentals

Misc. for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Bed & Breakfast

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

2BDRM a/c, patio, n/p ref required heat and hot water incl (250) 376-1485. 55+, independent, community living, 925 sq ft luxury suite. $1950 mo. Activities, entertainment included. 250-8198419 or 778-470-8315

Acacia Tower

343 Nicola Street 1bdrm and bachelor suites starting @$645 per month includes utilities laundry facilities adult building no pets no smoking 1 year lease reference and credit check required

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GOLDEN VISTA SUITES 55+ Adult Living in a new safe building. Close to transit, clinic and shopping. Small pet friendly, elevator, balconies, a/c, common room, parking and caretaker. $775, call 250-819-0101.

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Homes for Rent 2bdrm Down town fenced yrd 5 appl. N/P, N/S $1200 Avail Mar 1st (250) 319-4062 Brock 3bdrms. F/S, W/D, DW. Parking. N/S, N/P. $1800/mo. 250-376-0881.

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5 Star Resort in Scotch Creek B.C. 1-bdrm 1-bath Park Model. Tastefully decorated guest cabin. One of only 15 lots on the beautiful sandy beach with a wharf for your boat. Provincial Park, Golf, Grocery/Liquor Store and Marina all minutes away. Resort has 2 pools, 2 hot-tubs, Adult and Family Clubhouse, Park, Playground. Asking $1500/week. 4 day, 1-week, 2-week & monthly rentals available. BOOK NOW! FMI CALL 1-250-371-1333

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CALL 250-682-2293 250-682-0312 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 250682-3984 for more information. Asking $189,000.00

Mobile Homes & Parks Lease to own New 16 x 58 2bdrm 2bth mobile home in new mobile park. Trouble with financing? One or Two year term Call Gerry 250-371-1849

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1/2bdrm clean quiet Apts $750/$850 a mnt + util. Senior discount available. Avail Now n/p, a/c, laundry, free parking, close to downtown (250) 3778304 1&2bdrm in Lower Sahali. $850-$875. NS, N/P. Ref’s required. 250-819-2011.

North Shore. 2brm apt. Newly renovated. Lndry in bldg. N/S, N/P. $900/mo. 250-851-9310, 250-682-2761.

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Shared Accommodation North Shore $400 per/mo incl util & basic cable, np/ns 250-554-6877 / 250-377-1020 Quiet non smoking male to share North Kamloops home with mature male. $500 mo for details call 778-470-0370 Roommate to share house, country living, pets okay. $800/mo. 250-377-3457.

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2bdrm Brock $900 +dd util incl. sep ent no party, prefer mature ref req 250-376-0370 or 250-819-7994 2bdrm daylight suite N/Shore n/s, n/p, priv. ent fenced yard $950 util incl, (250) 376-3379 Large 2bdrm Basement Suite Westsyde. f/s w/d n/p n/s u/t inc. $1100 Call 250-319-7421

1998 Ford Contour. 4dr sedan. 4 cyl, auto. $1250/obo. 250372-9112. 97 Camaro Z28 350 6spd 120,000km black loaded $9,000obo (250) 319-7058

26’ Champion motorhome, 440 motor. reno’d ($3000/receipts) $2675/obo. 778-4721547

Fishing Truck 89 Ford Lariat F150 2-wd 173,000km V8-302 auto with canopy & boat loader asking $3000 250-376-4761 NEW LEER Truck Canopy. 82”x70”. White. $500, Call: 250-314-0072, 250-318-9851

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2009 Vulcan LT Kawasaki. Blue, 43,050kms. 1-owner. Excellent Condition. $4,750. 250372-7116.

1800sq/ft. newly updated unit in Aberdeen. 2bdrms, 2.5 baths, laundry. 2 parking spots. $1600. 250-320-7143. 2bdrm +den in Sahali, wd, ac, close to shopping/ bus, $1000 Avail Now. 250-318-4756 3BDRM 3bth Valleyview pet neg, $1300 close to school and shopping. Avail Immed. 250-374-5586 / 250-371-0206 Executive 3bdrms, 3-baths 1900/sqft in Tobiano. Hardwood floors, granite counters, gourmet appl. Avail March 1st. inclds all util/strata fees, pool. Pets neg. $2200/mo. Call or text Danielle 250-319-5896. Northshore 3-bdrm townhouse, 4 appl, $1000/mth n/p, 250-554-6877, 250-377-1020. Sahali, 2bdrms. $1250/mo. +util. N/S, N/P. Avail March 1st. 250-318-4732. Sahali 2-bdrms +den,1-bath. $1300/mo. inclds hydro, heat, A/C. 250-376-6609.

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1998 24ft. Citation Class C Motorhome. 163,000kms. Well maintained with records. Ind. solar panel. $14,000. 250-523-6446.

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Boats 1996 Seadoo, 5-seater jet boat & trailer. New motor & impellars, many extras. Excellent shape. $7,000. 250-672-9887. 2007 Sea Doo Speed Boat, 4 Seater.$15,000obo Call 250320-5194 (after 6pm)or lv msg

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2003 Chev Tracker. 4cyl, auto. 130,000kms. Good condition. $6,000. 250-3747979. Jeep YJ 4x4 1987 restored, 6cyl 5sp, lifted, 33”tires on Eagle Rims, 10,000 lb Winch, over $15,000 invested asking $12000 (250) 828-0931

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9FT Okanagan Camper. F/S, bathroom. Good shape. $3,500/obo. 250-376-1841.

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2005, 38’ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6 winter pkg, fully loaded, $18,900/obo. 250-3761655. 2005 8ft. Okanagan Camper with solar panel. $10,500. 250554-8031.

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4 Bridgestone Winters on BMW Rims 185/70R14 used one season. $400. 374-5251. 4 Truck Tires, Goodyear Wrangler LT 265/70/17 (10 ply) winters. $250. 250-5541023. Set of Goodyear Ultra Winters. P205/55-R16 on 5 stud rim will fit Mazda 3. $500. 851-0504.

1992 GMC Dump Truck 366 V8 on propane, 5spd manual tranny, hyd brakes. Incl inbox hyd sander and 10’ snow blade. Clean title $12,500 obo 250-574-2766 or 250-376-1872

1993 Toyota Truck. New tires/wheels, 4x4. $6000/obo. 778-257-2471. 1994 Mazda pickup 6 cyl 2wd manual, canopy winters 244,000km $2200. 374-7708 1996 GMC Suburban good shape runs great $3200obo Call (250) 571-2107 1998 Ford E350 cube van 16’box w/ramp V10 gas with auto tran $6100 250-459-2275 1999 Chev Dually diesel low km, great cond incl new canopy needs tires. $7500 (250) 319-1522 after 6pm 2005 Dodge 1500 Truck. 5.7L Hemi, canopy, new winters, good summers only 115,000 kms. $7,500. 250-828-6746. 2006 GMC W3500. 5.3L, Isuzu diesel. Med duty tilt cab wit air dam. 16ft. alum box with roll-up back door. Auto, PW, PL, exhaust brake. 375,000kms. 1-owner. $9,000/obo. 250-828-0599.

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

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1993 31ft. Bounder. Exc. cond. Must See. 87,000miles. Generator. Exec tires. Awning/screens. Repainted, satellite, sleeps/6. 454 eng. Hitch/tow pkg. New MW/fridge. $16,900. 250-376-8471.

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11. Confederate soldiers 12. Signing 13. Point midway between S and SE 16. Ground where each golf hole begins 18. A lyric poem with complex stanza forms 22. Atomic #73 23. Thin wire nail 24. Ancient Germanic alphabet character 25. Jupiter’s 4th satellite 26. Woman’s undergarment 28. African antelope 29. Afrikaans 30.Vietnamese offensive 31. Expression of sorrow or pity 32. Scot word for toe 34. Journalist Nellie 36. Compress 37. Whiskies 38. Feathery scarf 40. White clay for porcelain 43. Keeps in reserve 44. Infectious lung disease 46. Draws off 47. Chinese chess piece 48. Parrot’s nostril opening 49. Once more 50. One from Serbia 51. Fleshy, bright seed appendage 52. Plural of os 53. The horned viper 54. Japanese apricot tree 55. Taxi 56. Bustle 57. Feline 58. Malaysian Isthmuse

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Gemini, you are up to your ears in work and you can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel just yet. Rest assured that it’s there, but it could take a few more days in the trenches.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Various responsibilities require your full attention this week, Cancer. Don’t be afraid to accept some help so you can get everything done on time.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, you are invested in reaching a goal, and those around you are inspired by your gusto. Make the most of your energy and help others harness theirs if given the chance.

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You may feel strong winds of change blowing in your direction, Sagittarius, and you do not know what is in store for you. Sometimes it can be exciting to be surprised.

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Aries, tackle a problem that’s been puzzling you head-on this week. A direct approach may just provide you the unique perspective you need to crack this nut.

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#2 - 1380 SUMMIT DRIVE

250-314-6665

SATURDAY TO THURSDAY 11 AM - 10PM FRIDAY 11 AM - 11PM

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