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If you think Big Brother has invaded your television, you may simply have an inflated sense of self-worth. Samsung SmartTVs are in the news this week after a story in the online news source the Daily Beast said the devices, which feature voice-activated software, “may be listening. And blabbing.” The story was spawned by a section of Samsung’s SmartTV privacy policy, which reads: “Please be aware that if your spoken words include personal or other sensitive information, that information will be among the data captured and transmitted to a third-party through use of Voice Recognition.” The excerpt has led some to question if the TVs can monitor and share conversations from the privacy of living rooms. See WARY, A12

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going through all the traditional cancer treatments and, in recent months, more experimental ones. “Mitch’s attitude is a driving force for us,” mom Gina said. “After the doctors talked with us, he said, ‘I don’t want to waste time being sad and depressed’ — so what choice do we have?” Now, life is about fun and having as many normal days as possible. See IT MADE, A11

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best each other — and capture a rubber chicken. There was another goal — to provide Mitch Harlock with a few hours of fun with his buddies, something that has become allimportant for his family now as they deal with the reality his cancer is terminal. Mitch, now 14, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in 2010 and, since then, he has spent much of his life in hospitals, listening to doctors,

Two Calgary academics and authors have not been banned from Thompson Rivers University and the dean of law said he is amazed how one student’s viewpoint became such a declaration in other media reports. Bradford Morse said as far as he knows, neither Frances Widdowson nor Albert Howard, both of whom spoke at a student-organized law conference on campus last week, “or any other human being on the planet has been banned from TRU.” Morse said some students were uncomfortable with the presentation the two Mount Royal University faculty members gave on aboriginal policy and its interaction with the law. Morse said he and four students were interviewed about the talk and one of the students, in response to a question about whether the pair would be welcome back on campus, replied, “No.”

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“And it has become something else when neither the student organization [behind the conference] nor the law school or TRU ever said the two of them are banned,” Morse said. “One student expressed his own viewpoint.” Widdowson and Howard spoke on what they refer to as an aboriginal industry that has developed, particularly involving the legal profession, because of the type of funding available for the aboriginal community. Morse said that, while there are obvious limitations to freedom of speech — one cannot yell “fire!” in a theatre,” for example — universities have always been and need to remain a place where ideas are tested and subject to scrutiny, where competing views can be voiced. See TRU DEAN, A7

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A speedboat sits embedded in the houseboat it struck on July 3, 2010. Houseboat owner Ken Brown died and eight others were injured. Leon Reinbrecht is charged in connection with the crash.

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Concerns from the defence lawyer representing the man accused in a fatal 2010 Shuswap Lake boat crash have delayed the trial by nearly two weeks. Leon Reinbrecht’s trial on one count each of criminal negligence causing death and criminal negligence causing bodily harm began in Kamloops on Tuesday, Feb. 10. The charges stem from a fatal crash on July 3, 2010, that left Ken Brown, who was at the helm of a houseboat, dead. The Crown alleges Reinbrecht was negligent and speeding around the lake in the dark of night prior to the crash. Court has heard Reinbrecht’s speedboat became fully lodged inside the main galley of Brown’s houseboat. Yesterday morning, defence lawyer Joe Doyle said he needs time to review new evidence that

obligated to provide full has been coldisclosure to defence lected by police counsel. as recently as last Crown prosecutor week. Neil Flanagan said he’s “Clearly, things been doing his best to have come up keep Doyle in the loop in Crown interas he conducts pre-trial views that haven’t interviews with witnessotherwise been es, noting he did not disclosed,” Doyle consider the mention said. “It’s not in of the two boats to be a accordance with LEON REINBRECHT new piece of evidence. justice and it’s Doyle suggested the not in accordance trial be adjourned to with a fair trial. allow Flanagan to conduct all of I know Mr. Reinbrecht is not entitled to a perfect trial, but he is his interviews before the trial proceeds. entitled to a fair trial.” Flanagan said the Crown is not Doyle’s issues arose on the first required to have all of its pre-trial day of trial, when a witness meninterviews done before the trial tioned two boats taking evasive action as Reinbrecht’s vessel alleg- begins. B.C. Supreme Court Justice edly zig-zagged across Shuswap Sheri Donegan agreed to put the Lake. trial off until Feb. 23, with the Doyle said he had never heard possibility of adding more time in anything about that particular March. piece of evidence. Prosecutors are

The driver from the big city picked the worst possible moment to lose control of his vehicle. As a result of bad timing, the 20-year-old Burnaby man damaged his SUV and lost a good-sized brick of cocaine to the cops. The scenario played out on the Coquihalla Highway, just south of Kamloops, on Tuesday, Feb. 10. According to Kamloops Rural RCMP Staff Sgt. Doug Aird, police were called at 8:30 p.m. to an accident in the northbound lane of the Coquihalla, just south of the truck brake-check station about five kilometres from Kamloops. Aird said a Toyota Highlander owned by a Burnaby man had almost hit highway workers and, in the process of avoiding the workers, collided with a semi truck. Though paramedics attended the accident scene, there were no injuries. Aird said the driver was acting suspicious and witnesses told police he had removed a small bag and hid it in a nearby ditch before Mounties arrived. Aird said officers found the bag — and the $20,000 uncut brick of cocaine it contained. The man was arrested and taken into custody. He was released on Wednesday, Feb. 11, after signing a note promising to appear in court on May 25. Aird said Mounties are recommending the Crown approve a charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking. Adding to his woes, the man was also ticketed under the Motor Vehicle Act for driving without due care and attention in connection with the accident. Where the $20,000 worth of cocaine was headed and who was behind its delivery is part of the ongoing police investigation.

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Kamloops will host its annual Earth Hour movie night again this year on March 28, but a few members of city council are questioning whether the program leads to meaningful energy reductions. While council has agreed to host the double-feature (films to be announced) at Interior

Savings Centre during the yearly powerconservation challenge spearheaded by the World Wildlife Fund, Coun. Tina Lange and Coun. Donovan Cavers said they’re not sure asking members of the public to drive to an arena lit by hundreds of lights is in keeping with the spirit of the event. “I see that people should stay home, turn the lights off, sit in the dark and read a book,”

Lange said. “Are we not going to be using more energy than if they just stay home?” Business-operations supervisor Wendy Snelling said the event is considered an educational opportunity as much as a powerconserving one, with staff from the city’s sustainability and energy-management teams handing out lower-power devices such as LED night

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The City of Kamloops’ buildingpermit department has had a busy start to the year high, thanks to an unusually large number of building permits submitted in order to avoid the new B.C. building code. Director of development and engineering services Marvin Kwiatkowski said the city issued $8.4-million in permits in the first month of 2015, compared to $7.2 million in the same month of 2014. Of the sum, $7.5 million of the permits were residential, an unusually high number for the start of the year. “We had 46 residential permits — six single-family, 20 multi-family, three additions and 14 alterations,” he said. “So, 46 permits compared to last year, six permits. Normally, it’s spread over a three-month period and we basically had them all here at once.” Kwiatkowski said most of the permits were filed before Dec. 19, the day the province’s new building code went into effect, but took some time for the city

to finish processing. The Canadian Home Builders’ Association of B.C. said the new building code, which mandates increases energy-efficiency requirements for houses and small buildings, will add about $5,000 to the cost of a new home. Meanwhile, the city also did about $900,000 in commercial permits, all small items. Kwiatkowski said the numbers continue a trend of higherthan-average January stats for Kamloops. While not as high as 2015, January 2014 was buoyed above the norm by a $5-million expansion of the Moly-Cop plant in Dallas. Kwiatkowski said a pair of large permits are still making their way through city hall — the approximately $13-million permit for the new Cascades Casino in the former Rona building at 1555 Versatile Dr., and $9-million in upgrades and interior renovations at Kinder Morgan’s existing Kamloops pump station for the Trans Mountain pipeline. The city is predicting it will process about $160 million in permits over the course of the year.

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Through hours of questioning, Cory Bird described to police how he stabbed his new friend to death in a Fraser Canyon apartment. He could not explain why. Bird, 27, is on trial before a jury in B.C. Supreme Court in Kamloops, charged with seconddegree murder in connection to the death of Albert Michell in August 2008. A pathologist testified earlier in the trial Michell was stabbed 73 times. “The only thing puzzling me after this whole ordeal is you can’t explain why you did this,” said a Mountie who helped interrogate Bird in late August 2008, nearly two weeks after

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viewer in Montreal. “I don’t understand why I did it — I don’t,” said Bird, who frequently broke down in tears as he appeared to struggle to remember and explain events of about nine days before. “I don’t know why I walked to the kitchen. I don’t know why I finished him off. I don’t know why I started it.” Bird hung his head and stared at the floor through much of the recorded video, as he has done at times during the trial. Following the stabbing, Bird hitchhiked to Montreal, where he was arrested after causing a disturbance. The Crown was expected to complete its case yesterday (Feb. 11), with the defence beginning today. This is Bird’s second trial.

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in the newspapers, but I don’t think we want to change so we can help you get a news story.” The speech referred to five new mines opening since 2011, but avoided mention of northeast coal mines that have closed due to low commodity prices, which also threaten the operation of metal mines in B.C. NDP Leader John Horgan questioned Clark’s intention to keep cutting “red tape,” an obsession of the B.C. Liberals since 2001. “They cut red tape at Mount Polley,” Horgan said of gaps in inspection that predated the collapse of the mine’s tailings dam last summer. As the government

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Frances Widdowson remains surprised her talk at a studentrun law conference at Thompson Rivers University has turned into a controversy. Widdowson and Mount Royal University colleague Albert Howard were invited to give a talk based on their 2008 book Disrobing the Aboriginal Industry: The Deception Behind Indigenous Cultural

Preservation. “The book was the reason we were invited and that’s why it was so surprising,” Widdowson said. Just days after their presentation last week, one of the organizers sent the pair an email criticizing the presentation and telling them to apologize. Since then, other reports have claimed the academics have been banned from TRU, an assertion the university’s vice-president advancement said

is “simply not true.” Widdowson said their intent was to “expose the industry that has grown up around land claims, something that diverts money from going to aboriginal people into endless negotiations between nation to nation.” She pointed to a report by Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafound, B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth, that said up to $60 million has not gone to child welfare, but into nego-

tiations and meetings. Widdowson said she and Howard have written and spoken on their belief that the industry created to get aboriginal funding continues to pursue negotiations and legal challenges to promote aboriginal traditions — even when some traditions being proposed are inadequate in solving today’s problems. As an example, she pointed to the case of Makayla Sault, an 11-year-old First Nations child with leukemia.

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He said he was surprised “by the reactions of a variety of individuals who were not there, but had no reluctance to express their opinions.” An internal faculty email list carried criticisms of the speech by the pair and other media websites included similar caustic comments about the speech. “I have to say, I wasn’t there,” Morse said, explaining he was at another conference session at the same time. “But, I have been

told there were no boos . . . When I spoke with them [Widdowson and Howard] afterward, they were happy with their reception.” Morse expressed his sadness the twoday conference, the third one organized by law students at TRU, had been overshadowed by the negative publicity. He said some of the organizers have felt “bruised” by the coverage. “We’re trying to address that internally, but I have to say, I am so impressed with the students here.”

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Doctors said had a 90 per cent chance of being cured. Her parents opted to stop chemotherapy and use traditional indigenous medicine. The girl died earlier this year. Widdowson said among the complaints lodged at the pair since last week’s TRU presentation is a claim they

are advocating aboriginal people be kept separate. “That’s not what we’re talking about,” she said. “We’re talking about the industry wanting to keep them separate, how they need to do it to keep that industry going. “This is what happens when you try to speak honestly on

aboriginal policy. “Every time you try to talk about it, you get accused of being antiaboriginal people and that’s not the point at all.” Instead, she said, it’s about “billions of dollars” that go to negotiations and conferences, rather than directly to help First Nations families.

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the marginalized? More transit? More RCMP? Do we need sidewalks in areas with seniors’ facilities? What about more local food production and agriculture? Better road services and snow removal requiring more equipment purchases and staff? A new performing-arts centre for the city? All of these items drive the budget to higher levels and the tax rate rises. How much more in taxes are we prepared to pay for services we want? I believe we need to address what we have before we take on more. Public-input sessions are exactly that — your opportunity to be heard and to tell city council what you think is appropriate spending. We need to know what you want funded in the next year, what you value and what you think is nice to have some day, but maybe not right now. There is still time to be heard at the Feb. 24 public budget session, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Interior Savings Centre’s Parkside Lounge. I hope to see you there.

Marg Spina is a Kamloops councillor. Council columns appear monthly in KTW and online at kamloopsthisweek.com. Spina can be reached by email at mspina@kamloops.ca. To comment on this column, send an email to editor@kamloopsthisweek.com.

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YOUR OPINION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR OK, KID, JUST GO RIGHT HERE Editor: I just witnessed another dog, on his leash, doing his business. When he was finished, his owner just continued on walking. Why I did not confront him, I am not sure. What I was wondering, though, is if it OK for dogs to do their business and not have owners clean it up, why would it not be acceptable for people with children to allow their kids to do their business and just leave it on the ground? The next time I am out with a child and they say they need to go, I will let them go wherever and carry on with our business. M. Morgan Kamloops

BEWARE OF POLITICAL FEAR-MONGERING Editor: Instead of succumbing to Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s obvious political fear-mongering, Canadians should fear and oppose his government’s secret police legislation. Many mainstream media have published editorials condemning the new powers proposed for CSIS, yet opposition parties have been carefully side-stepping the issue so as to not appear soft on terrorism in advance of the upcoming federal election. Security experts explain that we are more at risk of being killed by lightning than by a terrorist, yet when Harper introduced the legislation, he claimed “jihadist terrorism is not a future possibility, it is a present reality. It seeks to harm us here in Canada, in

our cities and in our neighbourhoods through horrific acts.” Why are Canadians falling for this jingoistic lingo and why are they lining up to watch the right-wing propaganda movie, American Sniper? What has happened to our reputation as a peace-loving country that cares about the disenfranchised? Instead of aid, we send bombs to the Mideast and now our democracy is further at risk from this legislation that proposes to undermine our civil liberties and provide police powers to a secret organization that has little oversight by Parliament. Perhaps one of the greatest fears of the proposed legislation is that it provides the secret police the ability to take action against those who protest

resource development in Canada. If pipeline companies are able to pass through the legal hurdles they now face with the court cases underway and begin construction, the legislation could see protest disrupted before it begins and those who plan civil disobedience in jail even before they try to block the bulldozers. The RCMP was aware of the danger Ottawa shooter Michael Zehaf-Bibeau posed, but did not take action before his October attack. Canada needs to do a better job with the tools it has instead of imposing new laws that take away our freedoms. Jim Cooperman Lee Creek

OUR PREMIER A BULLY? LET US COUNT THE WAYS? Editor: Re: Terry Hamilton’s letter of Feb. 5 (‘Premier Clark needs to stop her bullying ways’): Our premier is a bully, a liar and a corporate sellout. The entire Clark cabinet is a total disappointment as they sell out B.C. to the corporations and screw over the people. Clark and her cabinet should be tried with treason and caged for what they are. No wonder there is low voter turnout during elections — people don’t trust

nor believe in the system any more and have not for a long time. We know their overlords call the shots and they throw us under the bus. The only people believing in this corruption are the ones it serves and the complete dupes who just believe everything they see on the propaganda machine, the television, which is run and owned by corporate overlords to keep the people controlled and uninformed of the real truth. It is disgusting that this

type of system continues when it serves so few. Denise Powers Kamloops Editor: Re: Terry Hamilton’s letter of Feb. 5 (‘Premier Clark needs to stop her bullying ways’): You are darn right Christy Clark is a bully. She is a one-eyed jack, always spouting off about “families first.” What about all the single people who work hard and pay taxes? Why not “all B.C. residents first”?

And what about the students and teachers who were bullied by her last year while her child was studying in private school? Clark wasn’t even voted in by the people. It was her party that elected her — not to mention the fact she even lost in her own riding in the 2013 election. When all food banks are history, only then can Clark brag about “families first.” Max Fast Kamloops

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“Kamloops Roman Catholic Bishop David Monroe said, ‘the church categorically opposes any assisted suicide.’ “Hypocritical if you ask me, since the churches are the backbone of warmongers like Harper, Obama and Cameron. Where is Martin Niemöller when we need his dedication to human life?” — posted by Little One

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Gina said she had been visualizing a Nerf-gun battle at Westsyde secondary, where Mitch attends school, for some time and, after getting an update from doctors, decided it was going to happen. “I just had this inspiration for them to run around with uniformed officers chasing them,” Gina said, noting the uniforms were essential to making it real. “I thought it would be fun for the cops, too, because they don’t get a lot of opportunity to do that.” Gina contacted seven of Mitch’s friends, telling them all it was to be a surprise. (Although, Mitch said, when they arrived at the school, “I saw one of my friends going in with a Nerf gun and sort of figured something was up.”) Westsyde secondary principal Sean Lamoureux, gave the nod to use the school since Gina is a School District 73 employee. Dad Will, a Kamloops firefighter, borrowed a smoke machine from work to add

some atmosphere and cover for the sharpshooters. Several of Gina’s friends, including Jen McLean, Tammy Jordan, Melissa Meikle, Liza McConnell and Joanne Piroddi, organized the contingent of officers and made sure there was pizza, pop, chips —and California rolls, a nod to Mitch’s new obsession with sushi — for the post-fight relaxation. Ali Campmans handled camouflagemakeup duty for the full experience and Mitch’s sisters, Emily and Celeste, came over to share in the after-battle food. Everyone got into it, Gina said, playing two games of capture the target in which combatants fought their way through the halls to find one of two rubber chickens before fighting their way back to the gym and dropping it into a basket before the other team. At the end of the night, Team Mitch was declared the winner. One of Gina’s other goals for the night

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cerns about invasion of privacy in relation to the TVs. Yamada noted most of his customers probably don’t know about, or use, the voice features. Mazzei was the lone person to have fielded concerns when he spoke to KTW on Tuesday, Feb. 10. He said consumers who are wary of the voice-recognition software should simply disable the function. As for concerns about the information being shared with a third party, Mazzei said the odds are pretty good that anything the TV could collect is already out there. “I’ve already had customers come in today and ask about it and say, ‘Well, I don’t want a SmartTV because they’ll know all this stuff,’” Mazzei said. “Not every SmartTV is voiceactivated, first off, and it doesn’t matter if your TV is smart. “Whatever you’re ordering, whatever computer you’re on, anything, there’s always third parties that are gathering all your information.”

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operations supervisor Wendy Snelling said the cafe was chosen over a proposal from the Lunchbox Cafe based on criteria that included experience, pricing and approach of both companies. • Meanwhile, a new business-licensing arrangement that would allow businesses to operate in multiple cities in the region on one licence isn’t likely to proceed in Kamloops.

Director of development and engineering services Marvin Kwiatkowski said the city has investigated mobilebusiness licensing, but doesn’t believe it would work in the Interior. Kwiatkowski said the city is still exploring the possibility of working out a mobile arrangement with Sun Peaks, but more research on the pros and cons of such a program needs to be done.

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They haven’t even hit the streets yet but the folks who are propelling the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser have raised 28 per cent of their $40,000 goal. The annual event, which benefits the New Life Mission, has 177 walkers signed up for the walk through the downtown on Saturday, Feb. 21, with 28 teams of walkers — including the largest, the Trailblazers, who are up to 53 walkers. The event starts at the B.C. Lottery Corporation parking lot on Seymour Street West, with registration at 4 p.m., brief opening ceremonies at 5 p.m. and the walkers heading out at 5:15 p.m. Rest stops are at the 2.5- and five-kilometre points — where there will be shelter, heat, bathroom facilities, snacks and warm drinks — and volunteers will be at key corners and intersections to assist. The route heads east from the parking lot and loops around along Victoria Street to 11th Avenue, up to Columbia, west to Fourth Avenue, north to Seymour Street and back to the parking lot. The 10-kilometre walkers will do the loop twice. A tent will be put up in the mission’s outreach centre parking lot. People taking part will be given a passport to get stamped at designated locations. Once finished, walkers put the passports into a draw box for a chance at one of the prizes and gift cards available. More information and registration directions are online at coldestnightoftheyear.org/location/ kamloops. Information is also available by calling walk director Carol Paulsen at 250-828-1809 or by email to cpaulsen@shaw.ca.

New CEO for Howard Society Lindsay Lord has been named chief executive officer of the John Howard Society of the Thompson Region. Lord succeeds Dawn Hrycan, who retired at the end of 2014. Lord’s experience is in the criminaljustice and health-care fields. She moved to Kamloops from Edmonton in 2010 and had been working on a contract basis with Community Living B.C.

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The B.C. government has adjusted its plan to give guide-outfitters and their nonresident clients a greater share of big-game hunting permits, after protests from resident hunters around the province. When the plan was announced in December, the government calculated that it represented a shift of 168 animals in limited-entry hunt areas from resident hunters to guide outfitters. After listening to the pro-

tests, Forests Minister Steve Thomson announced Friday (Feb. 6) that is being adjusted to a shift of about 60 animals to guide-outfitters. The changes affect bull elk and either-sex elk permits on Vancouver Island, moose in the Thompson and Omineca regions, bison in the Peace region and bighorn sheep and grizzly bear in the Kootenays. “I made slight revisions to the hunts for moose, bighorn sheep, grizzly bear, Roosevelt elk and bison to address the concerns I heard after

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SPCA is encouraging animal lovers to perform various acts of kindness benefiting animals over the course of the year. After registering with the Million Acts of Kindness campaign at spca.bc.ca, participants will be given weekly challenges to compete, all of which benefit domestic, farm and wild animals. “One of the weekly challenges is to buy SPCA-certified eggs, and that’s from chickens that are raised in excellent care facilities, so they have a good quality of life and even though they’re providing us eggs they’re still

happy,” said Kamloops SPCA community council vice-chair Michelle Virdee. Other challenges may focus on improv-

ing the environment or writing to MLAs. The campaign also encourages participants to come up with their own kind acts.

“It’s meant for people to take control of it and do what they would like to with it, what they’re interested in doing,” said Virdee. “People are infinitely more creative than I can be often, so I encourage people to think outside the box on ways they can help, but there’s definitely so many ways they can make a difference in an animal’s life.” Kicking off the event is the felfie campaign. A felfie, explains Virdee, is a regular selfie, but taken with a “furred or feathered friend.” To take part in the campaign take a pic, then upload it to social

media along with the hashtag #millionacts. “It shows you’re participating in Million Acts, but also gets other people interested and curious in seeing what this is all about,” said Virdee, adding a number of Kamloopsians have already taken up the challenge and snapped photos with their pets. Virdee said the campaign, which runs all year long, doesn’t just benefit animals. Parents can also use it to teach their children about charitable work without taking on projects with huge time commitment. “They can pick

this up whenever and however they’d like to do it,” she said. “It’s an easy way for them to become involved with the SPCA if they’re a little too young to work with our animals yet.” This is the BC SPCA’s 120th year of operation in B.C. In Kamloops, the organization first set up shop in 1901. Virdee said so far this year the local SPCA shelter is seeing average numbers of animals coming in, with one new twist. Two micro-pigs are among this year’s animals given up for adoption. “They don’t really stay small,” said Virdee of the animals, which are also sometimes referred to as teacup or pocket pigs.

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Stuart Richey had a dream. “Running the table in the second semester and making playoffs would be a dream come true, for sure,” the TRU WolfPack’s outside hitter told KTW before his team left for Saskatoon last week. Well, the WolfPack did just that on the weekend, sweeping the Saskatchewan Huskies 3-0 and 3-2 to secure a playoff berth for the second-consecutive season. So, did the reality compare to the dream? “I’d say it was more satisfying,” Richey said. “Pulling off both the wins was huge and definitely more fulfilling that I thought it was going to be.” With the victories, the WolfPack have won eight consecutive regular-season matches, dating back to a Nov. 29 loss at home to the Alberta Golden Bears. It’s a streak topped only by their playoff opponents, the Trinity Western Spartans, who have won 13 straight, dating back to a Nov. 21 loss to the Brandon Bobcats. The WolfPack will be in Langley for a best-of-three series, which begins with Game 1 today (Feb. 12). TRU (13-11) enters the playoffs as the Canada West’s No. 7 seed, while Trinity Western (20-4) is the conference’s No. 2 team. To some, the Pack might appear heavily outmatched. But, head coach Pat Hennelly is quick to point out his club’s record matches that of the No. 5 UBC Thunderbirds — his team only dropped to seventh because of tie-breakers.

This is a screenshot of fans pouring their hearts into the Welsh national anthem at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, the site of a Six Nations rugby clash between Wales and England on Feb. 6. Canadians can learn something from these guys, says KTW reporter Marty Hastings.

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At the midway point of the Canada West campaign, both Casey Knight (left) and Stuart Richey, fifth-year members of the TRU WolfPack volleyball team, must have wondered if their last season would be anticlimactic, a finish to forget. Instead, the Pack rattled of eight straight wins and squeaked into the post-season — and they’ve got plans to upset Trinity Western University.

The Pack were just one win shy of hosting a playoff series, too, as the Manitoba Bisons finished fourth with a 14-10 record. So, Hennelly doesn’t feel his team’s done yet. “All in all, I think we’re happy to not have let our season slide,” he said. “I don’t get the feeling that we’re happy just to be here and we’re going to bow out. I get the feeling that we righted the ship from the first semester. “I think the guys have some confidence going into Trinity.” TRU is not unfamiliar with the Spartans. The Pack lost two regular-

season matches against the club to open the season — with WolfPack star Brad Gunter going down with injury in the second match and missing nearly half the season as a result— and fell in five sets in a round-robin match at the McDonald’s International Tournament over Christmas. But, when they played again in the championship final of the Christmas tournament, the WolfPack downed the Spartans in straight sets to win gold. So, despite vastly different records, TRU has high hopes heading into a playoff series against the team that eliminated it from

the playoffs last season. “I believe if we play good volleyball, we can beat anyone in the country,” Hennelly said. And, for retiring players like Richey, the WolfPack’s unlikely run to the post-season righted what could have been a disastrous conclusion to a university career. “I’m really proud of myself and the guys for bringing it together this semester,” he said. “Obviously, we had a terrible first semester and bringing that together has been really good. “I’m really excited for this playoff run, regardless of what happens.”

nthem envy is real. A sucker for nationalistic pageantry, I’m against the naysayers, those for the abolishment of national anthems before sporting events. But, when you experience some of the impotent renditions of O Canada we’re exposed to — and at fault for — in this country, it’s easy to see the other side of the argument. I’m not talking about the artists who perform the songs. I’m speaking of the general atmosphere and vibe in our arenas and stadiums when anthems are sung compared to what goes on overseas. I watched an electric, stirring version of the Welsh hair-raiser, Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau, before Wales scrummed down against England in Six Nations rugby action on the weekend.

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Welsh for a day, because the opponent was England and I’m Scottish-Canadian, the sights and sounds were rousing. It’s spine-tingling stuff (I implore you to YouTube it and turn up the volume) — 74,000 people belting it out in complete unison, with players and fans alike moved to tears. I’ve been part of a few impassioned O Canada renditions, but nothing in the ballpark of the fervour on display at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. See ANTHEM, page A17

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In Jermaine Loewen’s first attempt to fight, he forgot to remove one of his gloves. Officials decided roughing penalties would suffice after that pseudo-bout with Keegan Iverson of the Portland Winterhawks on Nov. 19 in WHL action at Interior Savings Centre. The Jamaican-born forward’s teammates gave him a hard time after the game. On Monday, Feb. 9, Loewen, who turned 17 in January, shed his mitts — yes, both of them — and rained down long-developing, rhythmic right hooks in a tilt with Brendan O’Reilly of the Tri-City Americans. “I feel like I’m stepping out of my shell a little bit in the Dub,” a smiling Loewen told reporters after the game, amid claims he models his fighting style after Muhammad Ali’s. “Every time I was in a scrum, I thought they were trying to get under my skin and I’d had enough of it.” Kamloops won the game 3-0. Loewen’s fight certainly wasn’t a master-class in pugilism, but it was better than before — and certainly worth five minutes in the penalty box. The point is Loewen has improved and he wasn’t the only Blazers’ rookie in the thick of things on Monday. Deven Sideroff, 17, opened the scoring. Then, early in the second period, he took exception to rough treatment from Tri-City defenceman Tyler Morrison. They fought. Connor Ingram, 17, continued his stellar play and made 27 saves in the victory, his third shutout of the season. Of course, it wasn’t all roses from the young Blazers.

Dawson Davidson, 16, was shaky on the blue line and was guilty of turning over the puck on multiple occasions, and it could be argued the Americans did get under Loewen’s skin late in the first frame when he took a boarding penalty. Mistakes and lapses of concentration are to be expected from an inexperienced team, though, and two points improve their palatability. “That’s the way we need to play,” Blazers’ assistant coach Mike Needham told the media. “We need contributions from everybody and it’s not all about scoring. “I was happy with the response of a 16-year-old like Loewen, [who] gets in his first scrap.” “Our top line, we rely on them to score. The other guys, just chip in with real quality minutes.” The top three teams in the B.C. and U.S. divisions advance to the playoffs, along with the two next best records in the West. As of KTW’s press deadline yesterday (Feb. 11), the Blazers were third in the B.C. Division, one point up on Vancouver and three points ahead of Prince George. Both the Cougars and Giants were in action last night. Every game is now crucial for Kamloops (21-29-3-3), which is hosting a pair of tilts this weekend at ISC — Seattle is here tomorrow and Victoria is in town on Saturday. Both games get underway at 7 p.m. On Monday, head coach Don Hay got the support he needed from the rookies and the veterans did their jobs. If they stick to that formula, the Blazers have a great shot at qualifying for the post-season. Loewen’s ready to do his part.

Jermaine Loewen of the Kamloops Blazers and Brendan O’Reilly of the TriCity Americans dropped the gloves at Interior Savings Centre on Monday, Feb. 9.

“I was pretty pumped up to play and this was an important game for our team, and so I thought I could do my part and be physical out there and do whatever I could to help my team to win tonight,” he said on Monday. “I feel more comfortable now.”

Anthem inferiority complex From page A15

In an earlier draft of this column, I began providing reasons why we’re inferior when it comes to anthem vigour. Minutes into the endeavour, I realized you could write a 50-page essay on the subject, a paper delving into social and cultural norms, exploring the impact of a country’s history on the meaning of its anthem to its people, investigating the regularity of an anthem’s occurrence in a given league and how that relates to the conviction with which

it’s sung — and there’s much more to it than that. All I know is we in Canada need to give our heads a shake. We can do better. Perhaps I’m jaded because my job requires me to hear fans sing our anthem umpteen times a season at Interior Savings Centre before Blazers’ games. I’m not singling out fans in Kamloops. It’s the same in rinks across the country. To say fans “sing” is generous. You know what I mean. For the most part, people use their I-hope-nobody-

can-hear-me voice — mumble, mumble — until the end and then “O CAAAANADAA, WE STAND ON GUARRRRRRD FORRR THEEEE!” It’s usually pretty quiet and it makes me nervous for the performer, especially when it’s a little guy or girl. (Seriously, if you look up to the press box at ISC and spot the guy standing to the left of Radio NL’s Rick (The Bear) Wile, you’ll notice he’s white-knuckling it.) I’m not proposing a solution and I can’t point fingers because, clearly, I’m part of the problem. I’ve never put

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WolfPack indoor track team makes debut The TRU WolfPack made their indoor track debut on the weekend, competing in the Harry Jerome Classic in Richmond. The event wrapped up on Sunday, Feb. 8. Kamloops product Evan Hall was first in his heat and fourth overall in the 600-metre distance, finishing in a time of 1:25.46. Alesha Miller, Rachel Lobay and Christa Miller competed in the 1,500m, each achieving personal-best times. Alesha was first in her heat, finishing in 5:23.35, while Lobay was third in her heat, crossing the line in 5:23.35. Christa finished sixth in 5:48.82. Conlan Sprickerhoff finished third in his 1,500m heat, in a per-

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Fallowfield nets tournament-winning goal With three minutes left to play in the third period, Alex Fallowfield scored to lift the Kamloops Icehawks to victory over Lumby in the final of the Atom Blast Tournament on the weekend. Tallying points in the final for Kamloops were Jack Gelsvik (2G, 1A), Fallowfield (1G, 1A), Ethan Nolan (1G), Logan MacLaughlin (1G), Max Angove (1G) and Ty Turner (1A). Keegan Ridley was the game MVP. Dayton McManus was between the pipes for the Icehawks.

Elimination game

Memorial Arena will be the site for the third and deciding game of a tier 1 midget playoff series between the North Kamloops Lions and Vernon. Game 3 of the bestof-three affair gets underway tomorrow (Feb. 13) at 6:30 p.m. Kamloops blanked Vernon 1-0 in Game 1 and Vernon returned the favour in Game 2, posting a 1-0 win over North Kamloops. Notching points for the Lions on the weekend were Reade Bentz (1G), Kevin Emsland (1A) and Bryce McDonald (1A). Spencer Eschyschyn was between the pipes in Game 1 and Kolby Pauwels was in net for Game 2.

Gold Hawks

The 7 Point Millworks Ice Hawks won gold in the 51st-annual atom A Pup Tournament in Coquitlam on the weekend, outscoring their opponents 39-7 en route to victory. The Ice Hawks blanked the Langley Eagles 3-0 to win gold. Jacob Hufty, Matt Ward and Carter Streek scored the goals, while Colton Day grabbed the shutout.

Titan tie

The Titans played to a 2-2 tie against Team Ablitt in bantam house playoff action on Saturday, Feb. 7. Nolan Mongey and Preston Marcoux scored the goals for the Titans, while Jordan Munegatto

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The North Kamloops Royal Purple Mystix posted a tie and three losses in the Surrey Super Heart peewee tournament on the weekend. Kamloops tied South Island 2-2, but lost to Surrey 2-0, North Shore 6-0 and Prince George 2-0. Natalie Knight (1G), Ashley Irvine (1G) and Carsen Moffett (1A) scored the goals for Kamloops. Janelle Gage backstopped the Mystix.

Victorious Vibe

The Kamloops Vibe scored a pair of shutout victories on the weekend, defeating Trinity Western University and the Fraser Valley Jets in South Coast Female Amateur Hockey League action. The Vibe won 10-0 against Trinity Western and 5-0 over the Jets. They also tied the Richmond Devils 1-1. Alana Parker was between the pipes for all three Vibe games. Parker has 12 shutouts in 22 starts this season. Desiree Blair (5G, 2A), Melinda Smith (3G), Elaine Topolnisky (2G, 4A), Catriona Young (2G, 2A), Rochelle Smith (1G, 5A), Alyssa Reid (1G, 2A), Jackie Sollis (1G, 2A), Emily Edmundson (1G), Lisa Campeau (3A),

Danielle Ayearst (3A) and Gaylene Scott (2A) tallied for the Vibe on the weekend. Kamloops leads the SCFAHL with a 16-1-5 record.

Moving on

The bantam tier 4 team from Kamloops will play either Revelstoke or Summerland in Round 3 of the playoffs after sweeping Clearwater 2-0 in the second round. Kamloops won 8-3 at Memorial Arena on Saturday and edged hometown Clearwater 4-3 on Sunday. Tallying points on the weekend for Kamloops were Cody Turner (6G, 3A), Sage Pavlovich (2G, 1A), Gavin Mattey (2G), Dakota Hoffman (1G, 2A), Thomas Wojak (1G), Garrett Jules (5A), John Black (1A), Jacob Pilon (1A) and Keenan Dabels (1A). Xavier Cannon and Ryan Reid both saw action between the pipes for Kamloops.

Fear the Machine

Ryan Anderson led the way as the Mean Machine topped the Rangers 5-4 in weekend bantam recreation action. Anderson had

two goals, while Kai Farenholtz (1G, 1A), Deegan Ludwig-Konrad (1G) and Jayden Williams (1G) also tallied. Michael Love and Birch Mierau split the goaltending duties. Summer Krause (2G), Jarret Daoust (1G, 1A) and Connor Hall (1G, 1A) hit the scoresheet for the Rangers. Garrick Cassidy was between the pipes.

Powerful Petes

With two goals from Connor Humphries, the Petes toppled the M8s by a score of 5-3 in weekend bantam recreation action. Jordan Mariona, Evan Crowe and Jared Pringle also scored for the Petes. Scorers for the M8s were unavailable.

Tire split

The Big O Tires Lumberjacks played to a win and a loss on the

weekend, defeating the Hitmen 6-3 but falling to the KGHM Saints 5-4. Andrew Warner (5G), Thomas Ratuski (2G), Joel Crawford (1G, 1A), Ethan Crawford (1G, 1A), Ethan Smith (1G) and Nicholas Dallaire (1A) scored for the Lumberjacks over the weekend. Kalen Aujla took to the crease in both games. Jordan Devries (2G), Dylan Dudley (1G), Hunter Klassen (1G), Brendan Kohlberger (1G) and Riley Damchuck (1A) tallied for the Saints, while Alex Wright (1G), Riley Feere (1G), Skye Connors (1G), Becky Ramgren (1A), Braeden Crowe (1A), Keithan Mitchell (1A) and Gavin Coxon (1A) hit the scoresheet for the Hitmen. Ryan Clark backstopped the Saints, while Victor Church stood tall for the Hitmen.

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Golf season arrives early Kerry Ward figures it has been about 25 years since Rivershore Golf Links opened this early. But, early or not, the general manager said the course’s 18 holes will open tomorrow (Feb. 13), more than a month earlier than in 2014. “The course wintered very well,” Ward said. “It’s in great playing condition for the spring.” Rivershore will begin booking tee times today. Rounds can be booked from 9:30 a.m. until dark. Mount Paul Golf Course is also open and has been, on and off, for about a week. The nine-hole track is using temporary greens. Staff at The Dunes at Kamloops said the course won’t be opening this weekend, but the snow has melted and opening day might not be too far off if the weather warms.

Eaglepoint Golf Resort still has some of the white stuff and is aiming for a Feb. 28 opening. Staff at Tobiano Golf Course said there has been some chatter about opening in late March. KTW was unable to reach representatives from Sun Rivers Golf Resort, Pineridge Golf Course, McArthur Island Golf Course and the Kamloops Golf and Country Club by its press deadline yesterday. Sun Peaks Golf Course and Talking Rock Golf Course traditionally open about a month or two later than the rest of the Tournament Capital’s courses. In 2014, the preponderance of Kamloops courses opened between March 18 and March 23.

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the 10-kilometre event; and Karen Willies won bronze in the women’s 70- to 74-year-old category in the 10-kilometre event. The competition resumed yesterday (Feb. 11) with the 10-kilometre classic races. Four skiers from Kamloops reached the podium. Dana Manhard finished third in the 10km race in the men’s 40- to 44-year-old division, crossing the line in 37:46.7. Findlay was first in the men’s 55- to 59-year-old race of the same distance, finishing in 34:18.8. Lisa Palechuk was third in the women’s 50- to 54-year-old division, finishing in 51:42.5. In the 5km distance, Furseth was first in the men’s 85-plus division,

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VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions signed veteran linebackers Solomon Elimimian and Adam Bighill to contract extensions on Tuesday, Feb. 10. Both are signed through the 2017 season. Elimimian made CFL history in 2014, registering a league-record 143 tackles, then becoming the first fulltime defensive player to capture its outstanding player award. He was also named the most outstanding defensive player. “I’ve never been more proud to be a Lion and I am very happy to be part of this organization moving forward,” Elimimian said in a statement. “I want nothing more than to put on that orange jersey and help win championships for our fans. “It’s also very special to be doing this with Adam. Playing alongside him is like playing beside your brother and it means the world to me that we are able to do this extension together.” Elimimian, heading into his sixth season with the Lions, has registered 430 total tackles, leaving him third in club history. “When you can secure two of our league’s best defensive players with long-term contracts, it’s a very special day,” Lions vice-president of football operations and GM Wally Buono said. “Solomon and Adam are impact players who not only make our defence extremely difficult to play against, they also bring the kind of leadership needed to form the foundation of a championship team.” Bighill enters his fifth season with B.C., having recorded 280 tackles, 24 sacks, 62 special-teams tackles, six forced fumbled and six interceptions in 63 regular-season appearances. “I’m thrilled to sign this extension and know that I am a Lion through 2017,’’ Bighill said. “Playing football in B.C. with the core group we have here

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MORTGAGE MATTERS The Annual Mortgage Check-up For many Canadians, a mortgage is a once-every-five-year-chore. Fears about rates, costs and changes make this as enjoyable as paying taxes. However, a mortgage should be a tool to help you reach your goals, and that means planning. Life changes often dictate different mortgage strategies: are you starting or growing a family, starting a business, experiencing loss or interruption of income, planning home renovations, purchasing investment property or facing other major expenditures? A mortgage review can assess if your current mortgage’s interest rate, payments and options will help reach your goals. Low interest rates make it a good time for homeowners to give their mortgage a second look. Here are some common reasons to revisit your mortgage: •Paying down your mortgage faster: If you receive extra cash like an inheritance, tax refund or a work bonus, think about putting it toward your mortgage. For example, paying an extra $3,000 once every year toward the principal on a $250,000 mortgage can result in interest savings of $42,442 over the life of the mortgage, assuming a 25-year amortization and a fixed rate of 4.19%. •Lowering monthly payments: Renegotiating for a lower interest rate or higher amortization can protect your finances from unforeseen expenses, reduced income, and allow you to save up a rainy day fund. •Debt consolidation: Boost your cash flow or pay down your debt faster by taking high interest debt like a credit card balance and consolidating it into your mortgage. Your debt moves from multiple high payments, into one lower mortgage payment. Most lenders allow extra payments of 20% per year, so pay more when you have more! •Securing a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC): A HELOC can help you access lower-cost funds for investing, such as topping up your RRSP or TFSA contribution. It can also help you pay for home improvement projects or just be available for peace of mind. •Improving credit: A mortgage professional can discuss any credit concerns or issues and coach you on how to improve your credit score. Good credit advice can help you work toward cheaper future borrowing costs and better mortgage options. •Identifying concerns: Mortgages are supposed to work for you. If you are unsure about specific mortgage functions or benefits, an annual check-up can be a great time to discuss concerns, learn how to set up extra payments, change your payment date and more. In the end, a yearly mortgage checkup could reveal that the best course of action is no change at all… there is satisfaction in knowing that as well! Whether you are a first-time homebuyer, up for renewal or refinancing, there are many unique and competitive products available on the market today. For more information about qualifying for a mortgage or if you have questions about your specific situation, please call 250 682 6077 or e-mail steve.bucher@migroup.ca or check out my website at www.mortgagebuilder.ca Today’s Mortgage Matters is brought to you by Steve Bucher.

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WINNIPEG — Forward Evander Kane is on the move. The Winnipeg Jets dealt the injured winger, defenceman Zach Bogosian and goaltending prospect Jason Kasdorf to the Buffalo Sabres for defenceman Tyler Myers, winger Drew Stafford, prospects Joel Armia and Brendan Lemieux and a 2015 first-round pick. “I’m excited about what this trade brings to our organization,’’ Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff said. “At the end of the day, it is a big deal, but we think it’s something that’s going to help us both in the short-term and really help us in the long-term. “I feel good with the now, but I’m really excited about the prospects of the future in this whole deal.’’ Kane was the Jets’ biggest trade chip despite being out for the rest of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery. In dealing Kane before next month’s deadline, the franchise loaded up for a run at its first playoff appearance since moving to Winnipeg. The sixfoot-two, 195-pound Vancouver native had 10 goals and 12 points in 37 games this season. Winnipeg (28-1810, 66 points) was fifth in the Western Conference standings, three points behind Chicago and three points ahead of both Calgary and San Jose entering action yesterday (Feb. 11). Jets captain Andrew

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Ladd was pleased the deal brought in players who can immediately help Winnipeg with its playoff push. “Anytime we can add to our drive right now, I think (Cheveldayoff) sends a message he believes in our group,’’ Ladd said. “I know he’s pretty happy with how things have played out this year and then the work that we’ve put in, so as a player it’s exciting to have a couple guys come here to try to help us win some games.’’ The six-foot-three, 225-pound Bogosian had three goals and 10 assists in 41 games this season with Winnipeg. Bogosian, a native of Massena, N.Y., is in his seventh NHL

campaign — fourth with the Jets — and has recorded 40 goals and 87 points in 393 career games. “When you’re crafting a deal this big, involving this many pieces, value has to go either way,’’ Cheveldayoff said. “It’s not an easy thing to have to include someone like Zach . . . I can’t speak for him but I think it will be exciting for him. “He’s from upstate New York and I think it will be an opportunity for him to be part of a growing organization.’’ Adding Stafford allows the Jets to move all-star defenceman Dustin Byfuglien back to the position he’s most comfortable

with, with head coach Paul Maurice saying Byfuglien will play defence tonight against Nashville. Myers brings more size to the blueline. In Armia, Lemieux and a first-round pick, Winnipeg also builds for the future or can use those assets before March 2. Myers, 25, played in 365 career games with Buffalo, which selected him 12th overall in the 2008 NHL draft. The Calgary native was the league’s top rookie in 2009-2010 and has amassed 151 career points (45 goals, 106 assists). Stafford, 29, had 322 points (145 goals, 177 assists) in 563 career games with Buffalo.

KESSEL DEMOTED TO FOURTH LINE FOLLOWING LOSS TORONTO — Peter Horachek couldn’t demote half his team, so the Toronto Maple Leafs’ interim coach did the next best thing by putting Phil Kessel on the fourth line. Kessel skated with David Booth and Trevor Smith at practice yesterday (Feb.11), the morning after being on the ice for four goals against in a 5-4 loss to the New York Rangers. Horachek said he “wasn’t

very happy” with Kessel’s play, but repeated the problem isn’t just with the star winger. “It’s about the whole team,” Horachek said. “This isn’t about just whether or not Phil does what he does or doesn’t do. “I think the whole team has to be better. It’s not about one player. Everybody has to compete.” Horachek hopes the line

changes get his players’ attention after a performance he deemed “awful” up and down the lineup. Kessel, who did not talk after the loss, again refused to speak following practice. Horachek said he knows Kessel doesn’t like addressing the media but added “everyone has some responsibility to deal with it.” –The Canadian Press

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Pushing the reset button on love AVALON SEQUOIA BRANDT

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f you aren’t currently in a relationship — and especially if you’ve recently ended one — you might not be looking forward to Valentine’s Day. Our culture has made Valentine’s Day couplescentric, but it doesn’t have to be. If we don’t know, respect and appreciate ourselves, it’s unlikely anyone else will and we’ll continue to attract unfulfilling, dysfunctional relationships. Here are 11 ways to show love to yourself, which is the first step toward attracting the relationships you need. • Identify all the things you love about yourself: Figure out exactly what you love about yourself. Is it your smile, your hair, your laugh, your shape, your intellect, or your talents? Allow yourself to not only acknowledge these things, but to bask in them. • Strengthen your existing relationships by celebrating other people you love: Make a mental list of the people who enhance your life (family, friends, mentors, colleagues, etc.) and consider reaching out and making plans with some of them or writing a “thank you for being in my life” email. • De-friend and distance yourself from people who are bringing you down: It’s amazing how far others can drag us down without our consciously realizing it. You

ELEVEN WAYS TO LOVE YOURSELF • Identify all the things you love about yourself • Strengthen your existing relationships by celebrating other people you love • De-friend and distance yourself from people who are bringing you down • Forgive your ex and yourself • Re-evaluate your daily life • Plan a fun evening out • Give yourself a break • Challenge yourself to be the voice of dissent • Take yourself out on a date • Affirm a bright future • Clarify your vision of Mr. or Ms. Right

don’t have to sever all ties — but don’t sacrifice your self-esteem, either. • Forgive your ex and yourself: Allow yourself to process any anger and resentment you feel toward your ex. Eventually, try to let go of those negative emotions. You can’t fully love or be loved if you can’t forgive. • Re-evaluate your daily life: Try to look at your daily routine through fresh eyes. What do you like about it? What don’t you like? What energizes you and what drags you down? What can you change to make yourself happier and feel better? • Plan a fun evening out (no chocolate and roses necessary): Reach out to

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friends who are also flying solo on Valentine’s Day and make arrangements to meet for drinks, go ice skating or enjoy a potluck meal. • Give yourself a break: Be a rebel. Take a look at your to-do list and cross something off of it even though you haven’t actually completed that task. (Gasp!) Then do something nourishing instead. Get a massage, read a book, take a nap — whatever! Just make sure you’re nurturing yourself. • Challenge yourself to be the voice of dissent: Saying what we really feel and being true to our opinions is a courageous act of self-love. This could be as simple as speaking up in a colleague’s defence at the water cooler or telling your friends you don’t like the restaurant they’ve picked for dinner. • Take yourself out on a date: Learning to enjoy a meal alone can become a crucial survical tool that enables you to reconnect with yourself. • Affirm a bright future: To help yourself stay focused on loving yourself, find a personal mantra and remind yourself of it frequently. • Clarify your vision of Mr. or Ms. Right: Is it possible that your past romances have failed because you’re looking for the wrong type of person? This year, stop daydreaming about what you want in a relationship and get real about what you need. Avalon Sequoia Brandt is the author of Still I Love: Loving after Three Divorces. stillilove.com

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ò Obituaries & In Memoriam ô DAVID STEWART ROBERTSON “PREACHER” November 4, 1944 – January 29, 2015

Dave “Preacher” passed away suddenly on January 29, 2015 at the age of 70 years. Mourning his passing are his children Jim Robertson, Kaylyn Chevigny (Dustin), and step-son David Cosenza (Jessica). He is also survived by five grandchildren Cecilia, Jaycen, Jack, Isabella and Aaryn.

LILIAN ROSE SEYMOUR Lilian Rose Seymour passed away suddenly on February 3, 2015 at Royal Inland Hospital at the age of 73. Lil was predeceased by her loving husband Robert (Bob) Seymour and brother Robert Woodrow. She will be sadly missed and alway remembered by her loving family: Michael (Sandy), Andrew (Lorraine), Lorraine (Lawrence), Karen (Augie), her grandchildren Steven, Courtney, Tyler and Kaitlin, her brother Burt (Marion), her sister Carol (Edward), brothers-in-law Phillip (Jane), Fred, Raymond, sister-in-law Elizabeth (John), her special friends Bob and Angie and all her bingo buddies. No service by request of the family. Donations may be made to the SPCA on Lilian’s behalf. We would also like to thank Dr. Montalbetti and all the doctors and nurses at Royal Inland Hospital for caring for our mother.

We will always love you

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 1:00 pm at St. Andrews on the Square, 159 Seymour Street, Kamloops.

and miss you. ♥♥

OTTILIE FRANK (née MIELKE) (TILLIE) September 15, 1920 – February 6, 2015 Peacefully in the morning of February 6, 2015, Ottilie (Tillie) passed away at the Overlander Residential Care Facility. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her only child Dorothy Steinthorson (Terry), granddaughters Heidi (Adam) Friesen, and Janna Steinthorson (Chad Fisk), and two great-grandsons Marcus and Nolan Friesen. Ottilie (Tillie) was predeceased by her parents, sisters, brother, her great-grandson, and her husband William Frank in 1989. Ottilie (Tillie) born September 15, 1920 in Warszawskie, Kreis Plotck, Poland, immigrated to Winnipeg in 1948. She worked in a sewing factory until her move to Chilliwack, where she married William in 1950. A child was born in 1952.

A funeral service will be held Monday, February 16th @11:00 AM at the First Avenue Christian Assembly, 46510 First Ave, Chilliwack, BC. Interment will follow at the family plot at the IOOF Cemetery, with a reception to follow at the Church Chapel.

Douglas had a strong faith at the end that amazed the caregivers at the Hospice. They asked him why and he said because he believed what the Bible taught about the future on earth for mankind. Psalms 37:9-11, 29. We look forward to seeing him again so he can garden to his heart’s content.

Many thanks from the family for the kindness and care given to Ottilie (Tillie) by all the staff at Bedford Manor and the Overlander Care Facility. A special Thank-You to Dr. James Howie for his care over the years.

He will be missed very much by his family and friends. He passed away peacefully at the Kamloops Hospice. The family would like to take the opportunity to thank Kamloops Hospice for their loving and tender care given to Douglas in his final hours

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WADE OWEN RIDENOUR It is with profound sadness we share with you that on January 29, 2015 Wade passed away in Red Deer, Alberta. Wade was born in Fort St. John, BC on August 22, 1985. At a young age he moved with his family to Kamloops, settling in Juniper, where Wade made many lifelong friends. Throughout his youth, Wade played soccer and hockey. His greatest passion though was music, more specifically playing the drums. The echo of his “jamming” is probably still heard in the streets of Juniper and Brock today! Wade graduated from Valleyview Secondary and the Residential Construction Program at TRU followed. Wade worked in the construction industry but soon his sense of adventure and living life to the fullest had him seeking out employment in the oil patch. He loved to tell stories of his time on the rigs in Alberta and Colorado. We will miss Wade’s tender heart, his unfiltered way of speaking, his sense of humour and the undefinable qualities that made him “one of a kind.” Most of all though we will miss his comforting hugs. Wade’s journey ended far too soon and he will be forever missed by those who knew and loved him. Wade is survived by his soulmate Sara (the other pea in his pod) ; his beloved mother, Nancy Minor; his loving father Neil Ridenour and stepmom Anna. Wade also leaves a void that will never be filled, in the hearts of his siblings: Rachel (his confidant, champion and lifelong friend), Terra (Dustin), Matt, Alison (John) and his three nieces; Isabella, Eva and Sophia. Also left to cherish Wade’s memory are: Anna’s family, many aunts, uncles, cousins and his amazing friends. Please join us for a celebration of Wade’s life at: The Holiday Inn, 675 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 2:00 pm In lieu of Flowers a Wade Ridenour Memorial Bursary to carry on Wade’s passion for music has been established. If you wish to donate please go to : www.gofundme.com/lvpxkO

“WE LOVE YOU WADE”

Douglas was predeceased by his first wife Pearl with whom he had four sons and two daughters. Douglas, Sheldon, Shane, Gary, Arlita and Corena. He was also predeceased by his son Gary.

William and Ottilie (Tillie) worked and owned a dairy farm on McLeod Road in Rosedale until they moved/retired to Angela St., in Chilliwack. Tillie lived at Bedford Manor, until her recent move to Overlander Residential Care Facility. She will be remembered for her positive and smiley attitude/personality by all.

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August 12, 1931 to February 5, 2015 Born in Sumas, Washington but lived and worked in Abbotsford, BC until 1996. He worked at the Dairyland Milk Division Factory in Abbotsford for 46 years. Douglas was from a large family of 12 children and was predeceased by five of his siblings.

Douglas married his wife Sherida in 2001 in Kamloops, BC. They had thirteen good years of companionship together. Douglas loved fishing, gardening and helping absolutely anyone who needed any building or mechanics done, probably due to his inheriting the love of it as his uncle was co-founder of the Mercedes-Benz company. He also loved talking with all his neighbors so we penned him our social butterfly.

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Beverley Dianne Buckham (nee Bond) passed away peacefully early in the morning of Friday, February 6th in Overlander Extended Care Facility surrounded by members of her family. Dianne was a pillar within her large Kamloops based family and will be lovingly remembered by her husband Jack, her children Bradley (Dionne) and Aaron (Tanya), her sisters Karen (Ted) Chayeski, Kenda (Ron) Pauwels, and Vicki (Don) Hay, brothers Jim (Holly) and Gerry (Beth) Bond, and numerous nephews and nieces. Dianne is also survived by five adoring grandchildren Madison, Alex, Tyson, Daryn and Riley who brought her great joy and purpose. Consistent with how she approached all challenges in life, Dianne bravely faced Alzheimer’s Disease for several years and her family is relieved that she is now reprieved from that battle. Dianne was born to Ainslie Kenneth (AK) and Doris Bond in Dawson City, Yukon in 1943 and moved to Kamloops, BC in 1957 by way of Vancouver and Enderby as AK moved between RCMP detachments. Dianne was an accomplished student athlete and particularly excelled in basketball. She was a member of the 1960 Kam-Hi Red Angel provincial championship team that is now enshrined in the Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame. Dianne continued her basketball career as a scholarship student at the University of British Columbia and also participated in the sport at the 1982 BC Winter Games. Dianne shared her love and knowledge of sport with Kamloops’ youth as a teacher, coach and mentor at MacArthur Park Junior High School, NorKam Senior Secondary and St. Anne’s Academy. Dianne’s professional career changed course in 1989, when she joined the Mutual Group/Sun Life as a financial planner. In that new setting, she delivered the same fervor as in her sporting exploits until her retirement in 2008. Dianne was a vibrant, energetic, and passionate individual who valued, above all things, opportunities to empower other people. She impacted the lives of many in the Kamloops community in her various roles as an educator, a coach, a financial planner and as a wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother. For those in difficult circumstance, Dianne’s time, patience and compassion were assured. This was especially true for the younger generation; Dianne dreamed big on behalf of many maturing minds and her genuine concern for their ambitions forged special bonds. For some, her influence was realized over a few direct conversations, and for others it was relayed over a lifetime. Her wisdom and conviction enabled many people to make today’s difficult decisions in order to produce tomorrow’s happiness. To honour her memory, Dianne’s family asks that those whose hearts she touched extract a few moments from daily routine to consider a passage she lived by and how they might share it with those she was deprived of the chance to meet by her illness, “You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.” Dianne’s family wishes to thank the staff and Caregivers of Overlander Extended Care Facility for their exceptional care of and emotional investment in Dianne. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at a venue and time to be announced online at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com. Schoenings Funeral Service Should friends desire, donations may be made 250-374-1454 in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC.

On Monday, February 9, Betty Jensen passed peacefully under the care of the incredible staff at Pine Grove Care Home. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Hans, daughters Donna (Rick) and Diane, and grandchildren Ashley, Leanne, Matthew, Ryan and adopted granddaughter Sarah. She will also be dearly missed by numerous relatives and friends in her birth place, Scotland. Betty was born on May 8, 1935 in Coatbridge, Scotland and later moved to Calgary, AB. Shortly after moving to Canada, she met Hans. After starting a family, they moved to Kamloops, BC and started a long lasting business. Betty occupied her time with many different activities, including extensive volunteer work, bowling, sewing/knitting, golfing, gardening, cooking and baking, but her true passion was taking care of her family. We would like to give special thanks to Pine Grove staff for their unconditional love and support, and Doctors Hamilton and Wynne. Prayers will be held Sunday, February 15 at 7:00 pm at OLPH Church, followed by a funeral service Monday, February 16 at 11:00 am with reception to follow in the Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be expressed online at www.firstmemorialkamloops.com Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Service (250) 554 2429

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HALI HUDSON (SHARMAN RANKIN) Hali Hudson (Sharman Rankin) of Kamloops passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 62 years of age. She is survived by her loving boyfriend John Sundman of Kamloops, her children Crystal Rankin of Calgary, Jonathan Rankin of Calgary, Dave Chown of Kimberley, Monique Shebbeare of Vancouver, and Harry Shebbeare of Vancouver, grandchildren Summerlynn Carlson, Maya Shebbeare, Carter Chown and Bryce Chown, sister Karen Amiro, nephew Ryan Amiro and Joe Amiro. Hali Hudson was the daughter of the late Doreen Petch and Howard Tully. She was also predeceased by brother Mark Tully and sister Sandra Tully. Hali loved books and reading. I remember as a child, mom loved to bake, knit and make crafts with us. She will be remembered for her kind heart and freespirited personality. Hali was loved by everyone who met her. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

On February 7, 2015 Daisy Brummund passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born in Brandon, MB on July 18, 1923. Daisy spent the first part of her life in Brandon until marrying her husband Albert in Kelowna, BC where they lived for a couple of years until their return to Brandon in 1950. Shortly afterwards, Daisy and Albert started their family which included three boys and one girl. In 1971 the family moved to Kamloops, BC where Daisy resided for the rest of her life. Daisy worked hard her entire life, at home and outside the home. She was a caring and generous person. Even in her last years she was able to keep her wit and always liked a good laugh. Anyone that visited her home thought they were in a china shop as Daisy was an avid collector of fine china, crystal and collectibles. To this day we all know how to determine the good stuff from the bad. One can only imagine mom trying to keep all her things in tact when the boys were younger! Daisy is survived and will always be lovingly remembered by her children David (Kim), George, and Marjorie (Eric). Daisy (Nanny) also leaves behind her granddaughters Jennifer (Scott), Alicia (John), Jody (Daniel) and Holly (Dalton). She was predeceased by her husband Albert, son Bob, sister May Jones and brother Arthur Towers, parents Henry and Daisy Towers, a special cousin Marjorie Worthington (Elyria, Ohio), as well as numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. The family would like to sincerely thank the staff at Overlander (Evergreen) for their dedicated care during mom’s stay there the last several years. In lieu of flowers, donations in Daisy’s name can be given to the charity of your choice. The family will be having a memorial service and interment later in the spring. Arrangements entrusted toAlternatives Funeral & Cremation Services

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ROY JOSEPH ROZECK 1937 - 2015

Roy Joseph Rozeck of Kamloops, BC passed away on Friday, February 6, 2015 at R.I.H. The Memorial Service for Roy will take place at a later date.

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MICHAEL RALPH COLLINGS April 8, 1946 – February 1, 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our Dad. He is survived by two daughters, Lesley Bates (Jerry Newberry) and Dustine Somersgill (Jeff); two sons, Mike Collings and Eric Collings (Janaya Flower); six granddaughters: Louisa, Ashley, Emma, Avery, Madelyn, and Mackinnley; one grandson, Traecen; and two great-grandchildren, Sophia and Nolan. Michael also leaves behind his former wife and close friend, Elizabeth. He was predeceased by his parents, Doris and Fredrick Collings; sister, Sandra Jorgensen and brother-in-law, Bill Jorgensen. Born in Kamloops in 1946, Michael made his home in various communities throughout British Columbia but returned to Kamloops many years ago. Michael pursued several different careers during his life including: corrections, real estate, and foster care. His passions included camping, hunting, fishing, and restoring old cars. Memorial service to be held in the Oak/Willow room at the North Shore Community Centre (452 - 730 Cottonwood Avenue, Kamloops BC V2B 8M6) at 2pm on Sunday, February 15, 2015. In lieu of flowers donations to the SPCA would be appreciated. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

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Vivian Mary Quigley (née Compagnon) passed away peacefully in Kamloops, BC on February 7, 2015. She was 64. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children Cory, Joanne and Cindy (Eric), her siblings Geniene (Vern) and Rowena, ex-husband Jerry (Debbie), eight grandchildren; Shaylan, Rebecca, Ryan, Amanda, Thomas, Branden, Violet and Ivy, and many other extended family and friends. Vivian was predeceased by her brother Valmour (Isobel) and her parents Loyola and Geraldine (Gallant) Compagnon. Vivian was born in Corner Brook, NL on January 3, 1951 and was known as “Babs” to many. Throughout her married life, Vivian traveled throughout the country but always ended up back to her roots in Corner Brook. In 2004, though, she left Corner Brook and moved to Kamloops to be close to her children and grandchildren, whom she always held close to her heart. Vivian loved life and her family. She was incredibly gifted artistically. She loved painting, crafting, sewing, knitting and adored music and playing the piano. She was a compassionate caregiver and had a magnificent way of putting words together elegantly. She had a smile that would light up any room and never had a harsh word to say about anyone. She was an angel that will be deeply missed. A memorial service will be held for Vivian on Monday, February 16, 2015, at 1:00 PM at Schoenings Funeral Home in Kamloops. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, as a family we ask that you please become an organ donor so that you may give this life saving gift to a family in need. Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454

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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

On January 27, 2015 Renee went to join her husband Ray up in Heaven, at the age of 91 years. She is lovingly remembered by her daughters Madeleine (Larry) Gingras, Bella (Ken) Foster, sons Bob, Rick (Filomena), Mike, and Joe, grandchildren Paula, Eddie, Tina (Paul), Marty (Marbelee), Tony, Danny, Joaquin, Raymond, Dustin, David, Sarah, Kyle, Richard and Jordan, great-grandchildren Paul (Shawna), Chris, Geoff, Tyler and Julia, and greatgreat-grandchild Liam.

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GEORGE MANUEL PETERS (HOWARD) 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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‘Let’s go do jihad’: Accused B.C. terrorist JAMES KELLER

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VANCOUVER — Accused terrorist John Nuttall told an undercover officer in the weeks leading up to his alleged Canada Day plot to attack the British Columbia legislature that he converted to Islam because he wanted “jihad,’’ his trial heard Wednesday. Nuttall, who is now on trial alongside his wife, sat in a police vehicle with an RCMP officer posing as an Arab businessman in June 2013, unaware their conversation was being recorded. In a video of that encounter, Nuttall tells the officer he wants “justice’’ — for what, he doesn’t say

— and was drawn to Islam because of what he saw as the 9/11 hijackers’ courage to “stand up.’’ “I wanted jihad before I became a Muslim,’’ Nuttall says in the video, which was played for the jury. “I just wanted justice. . . . When 9/11 happened, I became really interested with these people.’’ Nuttall and Amanda Korody are accused of four terrorism-related charges. They both sat in the prisoners’ dock Wednesday watching video and audio recordings from the undercover RCMP operation. The Crown alleges Nuttall and Korody, who were recent converts to Islam, built pressure-cooker bombs and then placed

them on the front lawn of the legislature in Victoria hours before Canada Day festivities. The RCMP ensured the bombs were inert, the Crown says. The court hasn’t heard when Nuttall and Korody converted, but Nuttall suggests he came to Islam already looking for violence. “The first thing I said when I converted is, ‘How do I worship my God?’’’ Nuttall says in the video. “And my second question was, ‘Where is my gun? Let’s go do jihad.’’ Nuttall says he tried to find other Muslims in the Vancouver area who shared his views but was shunned at every mosque he visited. Some people he encoun-

tered called the police, he says. The RCMP officer, who can’t be named, told the court he befriended Nuttall by posing as a Muslim who needed help looking for his niece. Over the next four months, the trial heard, Nuttall met with the officer numerous times to outline his plan, with the officer offering to help obtain supplies such as explosives. Nuttall said in earlier footage that he was inspired by the Boston Marathon bombings, which left three people dead and wounded more than 260 in April 2013, and decided to use the same type of pressure-cooker bombs. He downloaded the plans from

Kenney says Canada could help train Ukrainian forces THE CANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA — The country’s new defence minister left the door open Wednesday for Canadian troops to join the U.S. in train-

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ing Ukrainian forces and for an extension of the combat mission against the Islamic State. Jason Kenney, speaking on CBC’s Power and Politics, echoed Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s comments in saying that “all options are on the table’’ when it comes to opposing Russian interference in eastern Ukraine, but was more specific on the issue of training. “If there is consensus that we could play a role in terms of training, we would be open to doing so, but no decisions have been taken,’’ he said. The commander of the U.S. Army Europe, Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, said Wednesday a battalion of U.S. soldiers would train three battalions of Ukrainians

from the Interior Ministry at the Yavariv training centre in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv. The training won’t begin until March, but Hodges said it will teach the Ukrainians how to better defend themselves against “Russian and rebel artillery and rockets.’’ The six-month combat mission against the Islamic State expires by late March and Kenny, who was appointed this week to the portfolio, says the Conservative government hasn’t made up its mind whether to extend it, ask Parliament for a different mandate — or even if an extension would be put before MPs. The decision to go to war in Canada is the exclusive domain of the federal cabinet,

but the Conservatives have made it practise to consult the House of Commons. In Washington, President Barack Obama has asked Congress for a limited mandate to wage war on the Islamic State, but it would not include “enduring offensive ground combat operations.’’ The resolution would not limit military operations to Iraq and Syria or prohibit defensive ground operations. The language is similar to what the Harper government has been saying to justify the actions of special forces trainers, who have been guiding in air strikes for Kurdish peshmerga fighters, and they’ve also been engaged in three defensive firefights.

Shaw to cut Kelowna jobs EDMONTON — Shaw Communications Inc. is hanging up its Alberta customer service centres in a decision that will affect 1,600 employees, including some in B.C.’s Interior. Calgary-based Shaw announced Wednesday that it will close its centre in Edmonton in June, its Calgary centre next January and part of its Kelowna operation in June. Chris Kucharski, a Shaw vicepresident, said it’s part of a plan to

improve service by expanding customer centres in four other cities. “We decided to expand Victoria, Vancouver, Winnipeg and Montreal after looking at the long-term performance of each of our locations,’’ he said. “Our customers can expect even better and more consistent experiences, whether they are ordering new services, requesting technical support or inquiring about their account.’’

the Internet, he explained earlier. Korody made her first appearance Wednesday in the undercover surveillance footage, sitting in the back of the vehicle wearing a scarf over her head during a meeting in late June. The woman mostly sits quietly in the back seat, interjecting occasionally. At one point, Nuttall explains the need for an escape plan, though he also says it’s likely he and Korody would be killed in the aftermath of the attack. “With that knowledge, does that make it halal?’’ asks Korody, referring to their deaths being permissible within Islamic law. “It makes it halal because we’re going to try

to not get shot,’’ Nuttall replies. “We’re going to try and plan an escape route, but . . . I don’t think were going to come back from this.’’ Nuttall also lists other possible targets in the Victoria area, including a passenger ferry that travels between the city and Seattle, an area around the city’s former wax museum that is often busy with tourists, or a nearby military base, which he suggests storming with automatic weapons. He expresses a particular interest in targeting soldiers or American tourists. Nuttall and Korody have each pleaded not guilty. The trial is expected to last up to 18 weeks.

Congress passes Keystone bill, setting up Obama veto President has said he won’t allow pipeline to pass DINA CAPPIELLO

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WASHINGTON — The United States Congress approved a bill Wednesday to construct the privately funded Canadian Keystone XL oil pipeline project, setting up a confrontation with President Barack Obama, who has threatened to veto the measure. The House voted 270-152 to send the bill to the president, endorsing changes made by the Senate that stated climate change was real and not a hoax, and oilsands should no longer be exempt from a tax used to cleanup oil spills. Only one Republican voted against the measure. But neither chamber has enough support to overcome a veto, and supporters were already strategizing on how to secure the pipeline’s approval using other legislative means. “The evidence is in. The case ought to be closed,’’ said Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.), chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For Republicans, the

bill’s passage capped weeks of debate on a top priority after they took control of Congress last month. Hours before the vote, they prodded Democrats who did not take their side. Democrats, meanwhile, called the effort a waste of time but said the provisions on global warming and oils spills marked progress for Republicans on those issues. Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-Fla.) said the bill was another example of Republicans prioritizing legislation to demonstrate a message, regardless of its chances of becoming law. The vote Wednesday marked the 11th attempt by Republicans to advance the pipeline. “The last few years have been like a hamster on a wheel — spinning and spinning and not getting anywhere,’’ said Hastings, who at one point held up a toy that looked like the rodent. First proposed in 2008, the pipeline has come to symbolize the differences between the parties on energy and environmental matters, and it is likely to be the first of many skir-

mishes with the White House. Republicans and the oil industry have argued the $8 billion infrastructure project is about jobs and boosting energy security, by importing oil from a friendly neighbour and shipping it to domestic refineries subject to stringent environmental regulations. Democrats, and their environmental allies, have characterized it as a gift to the oil industry that would worsen global warming and subject parts of the country to the risks of an oil spill. While the State Department’s January 2014 analysis said Canada’s oilsands would be developed regardless of whether the pipeline was approved — meaning the pipeline itself would not increase greenhouse gas emissions — the Environmental Protection Agency has said that analysis needs to be revisited because of lower oil prices. Meanwhile, Calgarybased TransCanada Corp., has written to the U.S. State Department to dispute the EPA’s latest criticism.

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YOUR FEATURE PRESENTATION The 19th annual Kamloops Film Festival brings 19 movies to the city next month, one more than last year. Films chosen cover the genres from comedies to dramas to documentaries — and another installment of DarkFest, a mini-festival devoted to the darker side of movies. The festival opens on March 5 and concludes on March 14, with all showings at the Paramount Theatre, 503 Victoria St. In addition, there will be industry-guest question-and-answer sessions, as well as post-screening discussions at downtown coffee shops. The annual Kamloops Independent Short Shorts Festival (KISS) competition is being moved

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Group to hold performances for seniors The Snowflakes Theatre Society presents Fawlty Towers Communication Problems on Feb. 21 and March 7 at the seniors centre at the Brocklehurst Shopping Centre. The performances are open to all with admission by donation. The theatre society is new to Kamloops, created with a goal to bring live theatre to seniors, their families and friends. The play by Connie Booth and John Cleese involves shenanigans around Basil Fawlty,

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I EAT PORK TO CELEBRATE THE GOAT Kamloops This Week is amping up its inner foodie in 2015. The biweekly Cuisine page will look a bit different this year. Each month, we will highlight recipes as they correspond to various cultural holidays. Those recipes will come from foodies in the community — from restaurant chefs and owners to home cooks — along with a brief explanation of the dish and holiday. This series will be paired with KTW reporter Andrea Klassen’s beer column on the Cuisine page every second Thursday. Bon apetit! Skip Valentine’s Day, Chinese New Year is on Thursday, Feb. 19. KTW contacted Faith Leung, owner of Moon Wok Chinese restaurants in

Kamloops for traditional Chinese recipes to celebrate the year of the goat. She shared pork and bok choy dumplings — three ways.

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PORK AND BOK CHOY DUMPLINGS 2 cups of flour 1 cup of water 1/2 tsp. of yeast 3 large bok choy 250 grams of ground pork 3 egg whites 2 tsp. salt Sesame oil to taste

Dough for the wrappers must be made the night before. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, water and yeast. Take the dough out of the bowl and knead. The batter will be a little sticky. Put the dough back in the bowl and a damp cloth over the bowl. Let the dough rise overnight. To make the filling, chop the bok choy leaves finely and squeeze out all of the juice. In a medium bowl, mix together the bok choy, ground pork, egg whites and salt. Add sesame oil to taste. To wrap the dumplings, sprinkle flour and knead the dough into a baguette shape. Cut it into about 24 pieces. Roll out each piece and place filling in the middle of each one, folding and pressing the ends together. Boil, steam or fry them. KTW

don’t pretend to know anything about the ins and outs of craft beer marketing, so I’m sure there’s a perfectly good reason Tofino Brewing only sells this session ale in 650mL bombers (in looking at their website, perhaps because this brewery only sells beers in bombers, period?). But, just because it likely makes more financial sense doesn’t mean I can’t be sad about it, because Tuff session ale would be a beautiful six-pack of beer. The criticism I hear over and over from non-craft drinkers is that there aren’t a lot of craft beers you want to drink more than two pints of in a row. Depending on your drinking habits, that may be an argument for your dark, bitter, challenging brews, but it’s the reason why even now I’m as likely to take something brewed on a macro scale to any house party lasting more than three hours. In some instances, beer isn’t meant to be the star of the show. If you’ve been at the well of the craft brew too long and find yourself a little disappointed every time you have go back to the big guys, Tuff is a great choice. After all, ses-

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RIDER sion ale is just a fancy term for “beer you drink all night.” This one, in particular, has a malty sweetness to it, followed up by just the littlest kick of hoppy bitterness to remind you what kind of beverage you’re imbibing. The finish is clean, the carbonation not too heavy, the mouth feel smooth. In other words, it’s exactly as chill a beer as you’d expect from a bottle with a surfboard on its label. One quick note: The brewery’s website tells me this beer isn’t a particularly common find outside the Lower Mainland, though pretty much the full line of Tofino brews are available in Kamloops if you know where to look — or cheat and use their find-our-beer page at tofinobrewingco.com/find-our-beer. Andrea Klassen is a KTW reporter and beer blogger. Find more at badrider.reviews.

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Offer(s) available on select new 2015 models through participating dealers to qualiďŹ ed retail customers who take delivery from February 3rd to March 2nd, 2015. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers are subject to change without notice. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,665, AMVIC fee, tire tax of $22, $100 A/C charge (where applicable). Excludes taxes, licensing, registration, insurance, variable dealer administration fees (up to $699), fuel-ďŹ ll charges up to $100, and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise speciďŹ ed). Other lease and ďŹ nancing options also available. Â§Up to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Half Price Paymentsâ&#x20AC;? for up to one year (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Offerâ&#x20AC;?) is only applicable on ďŹ nancing offers on 2015 Rio/Forte/Optima/Sorento/Rondo models. On approved credit, from a participating dealer in Canada between February 3rd and March 2nd, 2015. The Offer consists of a loan credit (up to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Half Price Payments Creditâ&#x20AC;?) that will range from $500 to $3,250 depending on model/trim. Customers can choose to take the full amount of the applicable Half Price Payments Credit as a one (1) time incentive that will be deducted from the negotiated price of the vehicle before taxes. Alternatively, customers can choose the up to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Half Price Paymentsâ&#x20AC;? option and have their ďŹ nancing payments reduced (before taxes) by 50% until such time as the entire amount of the applicable Half Price Payments Credit has been exhausted. This may take between 10 weeks and 69 weeks depending on model/trim and the amount of the applicable Half Price Payments Credit. After the entire amount of the applicable Half Price Payments Credit has been exhausted, the customer will be required to pay the full amount of all regularly scheduled ďŹ nance payments over the remaining term of the contract. Vehicle trade-in amounts and down payments are not calculated in the advertised up to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Half Price Paymentsâ&#x20AC;?. See dealer for complete details. 6Representative ďŹ nancing example: 0% ďŹ nancing offer for up to 84 months available to qualiďŹ ed retail customers on approved credit for the new 2015 Rio LX MT (RO541F)/2015 Forte LX MT (FO541F)/2015 Optima LX AT (OP742F)/2015 Sorento LX AT (SR75BF) with a purchase price of $15,602/$17,502/$26,402/$28,782 ďŹ nanced at 0% for 84-month period with $0 down payment equals 69/62/28/50 reduced weekly payments of $21/$24/$36/$39 followed by weekly payments of $43/$48/$73/$79. Includes $1,500/$1,500/$1,000/$2,000 up to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Half Price Paymentsâ&#x20AC;? credit. Cost of borrowing is $0 and total obligation is $14,102/$16,002/$25,365/$26,782. Up to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Half Price Paymentâ&#x20AC;? Incentive varies by model and trim level and may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce the ďŹ nanced amount. Offer ends March 2nd, 2015. â&#x20AC;ĄModel shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2015 Forte SX (FO748F)/2015 Rio4 SX with Navigation (RO749F)/2015 Sorento SX V6 AWD (SR75XF)/2015 Optima SX Turbo AT (OP748F) is $26,695/$22,395/$42,095/$34,895. Ă&#x2C6;Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2015 Rio LX+ ECO AT/2015 Forte 1.8L MPI 4-cyl MT/2015 Sorento LX 2.4L GDI 4-cyl AT/2015 Optima 2.4L GDI AT. These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. Í&#x17E;$1,000 Winter Edition Bonus amounts are offered on select 2015 Winter Edition models and are deducted from the negotiated purchase price before taxes. Available on ďŹ nancing offers only. Certain conditions apply. $1,000 Winter Edition Bonus amount available on the 2015 Rondo LX AT (5-seat) Winter SE (RN75SF), 2015 Rondo LX AT (7-seat) Winter SE (RN75TF) and 2015 Optima LX AT Winter SE (OP74SF). Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.

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Comfortable front

PLUS

INTRODUCING THE 2015 NISSAN MICRA KROM EDITION ®

STARTING FROM

FREIGHT & PDE

WHICH MEANS YOU PAY

9,998 +$ 1,450 $ 11,448

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APR FINANCING FOR UP TO

WEEKLY ON VERSA NOTE 1.6 S MT

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PLUS

MONTHS ON MICRA® 1.6 SR MT

MONTH PAYMENT WAIVER*

MONTHLY LEASE≠ FROM $168 WITH $0 DOWN AT 0% APR FOR 60 MONTHS

ON OTHER ROGUE MODELS

OFFERS END MARCH 2 - VISIT CHOOSENISSAN.CA OR YOUR LOCAL RETAILER

RIVER CITY NISSAN 2405 EAST TRANS CANADA HWY, KAMLOOPS TEL: (250) 377-3800

seats and rear seats take into consideration the comfort of

Check out some of the reasons why Nissan is

THE FASTEST GROWING AUTOMOTIVE BRAND IN CANADA Over the last 12 months in the non-luxury segment.º

ON SELECT MODELS

MONTHLY PAYMENTS ON US*

KROM FEATURES INCLUDE (LIMITED TIME ONLY): • 15" PIANO BLACK ALLOY WHEELS • CHROME ACCESSORIES

KROM MT V model shown (KROM Edition)

FEATURES INCLUDE: • STANDARD AIR CONDITIONING • STANDARD BLUETOOTH HANDSFREE PHONE SYSTEM

MONTHLY LEASE≠ FROM $166 WITH $0 DOWN AT 1.9% APR FOR 60 MONTHS

1.6 SL model shownV

FEATURES INCLUDE: • MORE TOTAL INTERIOR VOLUME THAN TOYOTA COROLLA AND HONDA CIVIC + • MORE CONNECTED TECHNOLOGY THAN MAZDA3^

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AVAILABLE FEATURES INCLUDE: • DIVIDE-N-HIDE CARGO SYSTEM • INTUITIVE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

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AWD

X Lease payments of $38/$39/$64 on the 2015 Versa Note/2014 Sentra/2015 Rogue must be made on a monthly basis and cannot be made weekly. Weekly lease payments are for advertising purposes only. *Offer applies to Nissan Canada Finance (NCF) lease and finance contracts on new 2015 Micra (SV & SR trims only), 2015 Versa Note, 2015 Altima Sedan, 2014 Sentra models when reported as sold between Feb. 3 – Mar. 2, 2015.. This program is applicable to NCF special or standard finance rates. This is a limited time offer. Not combinable with fleet discounts. First time buyers are not eligible for the program. Customers leasing or financing through NCF can choose one of the following options: Three (3) monthly Payment Waivers or one (1) payment of $500 NCF Cash alternative on 2015 Micra (SV & SR trims), 2015 Versa Note, 2014 Sentra; $750 NCF Cash alternative on 2015 Altima Sedan. After three (3) monthly finance/lease payments, consumer will be required to make all remaining regularly scheduled payments over the remaining term of the contract. Payment Waiver: First three (3) monthly lease or finance payments (including all taxes) will be waived, up to a maximum of $350 (inclusive of taxes) per month on 2015 Micra (SV & SR trims only), 2015 Versa Note and 2014 Sentra; $450 (inclusive of taxes) per month on 2015 Altima Sedan. Consumer is responsible for any and all amounts in excess of $350 (2015 Micra (SV & SR trims only), 2015 Versa Note and 2014 Sentra) /$450 (2015 Altima Sedan) per month (inclusive of taxes). The 3 Payment Waivers cannot be combined with the Nissan Finance Cash alternative; only one option can be selected. This program is applicable to Nissan Finance contracts only. This program is a limited time offer. Not combinable with fleet discounts. The Three (3) monthly payment waivers or the Nissan Finance Cash alternative options are both not eligible for program protection. Units must come from dealer stock and reported as sold before or on Mar. 2, 2015. †No charge All-Wheel Drive (AWD) has an equivalent value of up to $2,000 applicable on all 2015 Rogue models (except Rogue S FWD (Y6RG15 AA00)/Rogue SV FWD (Y6SG15 AA00). Offer only applicable on cash purchase or standard finance rates through NCF. Discount is deducted before taxes. **MSRP starting from $9,998 for a 2015 Nissan Micra ® 1.6 S, MT (S5LG55 AA00) excluding Freight and PDE charges and specific duties of new tires. ±Representative finance offer based on 2015 Nissan Micra® 1.6 SR (S5SG55 AA00) Manual transmission. Selling Price is $17,198 financed at 0% APR equals payments of $287 for an 60 month term. $0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $17,198. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. ≠Representative monthly lease offer based on any new 2015 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG55 AA00), M6 transmission/2014 Sentra 1.8 S M6 (C4LG54 AA00)/2015 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG15 AA00). 1.9%/0%/1.99% lease APR for a 60/60/60 month term equals 60/60/60 monthly payments of $166/$168/$276 with $0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First semi-monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Prices and payments include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $9,954/$10,057/$16,541. This offer is only valid from Jan. 3, 2014 – Mar. 2, 2015. $640/$720 NCF lease cash included on advertised offers, only applicable on 2015 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG55 AA00), M6 transmission/2014 Sentra 1.8 S M6 (C4LG54 AA00). Conditions apply. V Models shown $16,247/$21,115/25,765/$36,348 Selling Price for a new 2015 Micra® KROM MT (S5RG55 KR00)/ 2015 Versa Note 1.6 SL CVT (B5TG15 AE00)/2014 Sentra 1.8 SL (C4TG14 AA00)/2015 Rogue SL AWD CVT (Y6DG15 BK00). Cash bonus not included in model shown pricing. *X±≠VFreight and PDE charges ($1,450/$1,567/$1,567/$1,750), air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, applicable fees (all which may vary by region), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Lease and finance offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Retailers are free to set individual prices. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. Offers, prices and features subject to change without notice. Offers valid between Feb. 3 – Mar. 2, 2015. °Nissan is the fastest growing brand in the non-luxury segment based on comparison of 12-month retail sales of all Canadian automotive brands and 12 months average sales growth. +Based on 2014/15 Nissan Sentra (3,144L), 2015 Honda Civic (3,031L) and 2015 Toyota Corolla (3,119L). All information sourced from competitive websites and is accurate at the time of printing. January 28, 2015. ^Based on 2014/15 Sentra SV, SR, SL models with NissanConnect Apps system. Smartphone connectivity allowing access to popular mobile applications and connected services (ex. Google Send-to-Car). Offers subject to change, continuation or cancellation without notice. Offers have no cash alternative value. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©1998-2014 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc.

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Quiet, safe and improved your passengers. Sixty-40-split folddown with reclining seat backs that are just as comfortable as the front seats and lots of leg room, too. The driver’s seat on the LE models features a six-way manual adjustment while the Limited model receives an eight-way power adjustable. The cargo area has a capacity of 1.09m and 2.08m with the rear seats folded.

Safety first

Many safety items are standard in this RAV4: Dual stage driver and passenger airbags, driver knee airbags, front seat mounted side airbags, roll sensing front and rear head/side curtain airbag. The star safety system includes vehicle stability control, traction control, anti-lock brakes, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist and smart stop technology. Also available is lane departure alert, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross traffic alert, which I think should be standard on all new models.

Roadworthy

I was impressed with how quiet and comfortable the interior was. You can hold a conversation with your children in the back without having to yell over the road noise. I found the fourcylinder engine to be smooth and responsive.

Improving upon a vehicle that has a proven track record, while keeping up with the latest technologies is a key reason that Toyota continues to be so popular today.

Verdict

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THE FIRST TWO BI-WEEKLY LEASE PAYMENTS ARE ON US* UNTIL MARCH 2 ND

PLUS ELIGIBLE OWNERS RECEIVE UP TO $1,500 WINTER CREDIT ON A NEW CADILLAC.

20 15 ATS SEDAN

168

PERFORMANCE COLLECTION SHOWN

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PREMIUM COLLECTION SHOWN

*†

††

20 15 SRX CROSSOVER

BI-WEEKLY LEASE (RWD 1SA MODEL) $1,100 DOWN, 0.9% FOR 36 MONTHS LEASE PRICE $35,117 ‡, INCLUDES $2,000 LEASE CASH †, $1,000 WINTER CREDIT *†, FREIGHT AND PDI

218

BI-WEEKLY LEASE (FWD 1SA MODEL) $1,100 DOWN, 0.9% FOR 48 MONTHS LEASE PRICE $39,537 ‡ , INCLUDES $1,000 LEASE CASH † , $1,000 WINTER CREDIT *†, $1,500 CASH CREDIT, FREIGHT AND PDI

REWARD YOURSELF THE CADILLAC PREMIUM CARE PROGRAM COVERS ROUTINE OIL CHANGES, TIRE ROTATIONS, CERTAIN AIR FILTER REPLACEMENTS AND A THOROUGH MULTIPOINT VEHICLE INSPECTION FOR 4 YEARS OR 80,000 KILOMETRES+

Cadillac.ca

ON NOW AT YOUR BC CADILLAC DEALERS Cadillac.ca 1-888-446-2000. Cadillac is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply as indicated to the lease of a new or demonstrator 2015 Cadillac ATS Sedan RWD (1SA), 2015 Cadillac SRX FWD (1SA) equipped as described. Freight ($1,800) and PDI included. Dealers may sell for less. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to quali fied retail customers in BC Cadillac Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. *Offer valid only to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by, and have entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from February 3, 2015 through March 2, 2015 of a new or demonstrator 2015 model Cadillac (Excludes 2015 Escalade Models). General Motors of Canada will pay the first two bi-weekly lease payments (inclusive of taxes). After the first two bi-weekly payments, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Consumer may be required to pay Dealer Fees. Insurance, license, and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. *†Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year Cadillac car, SUV and crossover models (except 2015MY Cadillac Escalade) delivered in Canada between February 3, 2015 and March 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1,000 credit available on all Cadillac vehicles (except 2015MY Cadillac Escalade). Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year Cadillac car, SUV and crossover delivered in Canada between February 3, 2015 to March 2, 2015 (except 2015MY Cadillac Escalade). Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1,500 credit available on all Cadillac vehicles (except 2015MY Cadillac Escalade). Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. ‡Lease based on a purchase price of $35,117/$39,537 (including $2,000/$1,000 Lease Cash, $0/1,500 Cash Credit, and $893/$893 Winter Credit) for a 2015 Cadillac ATS Sedan (RWD 1SA)/ SRX Crossover (FWD 1SA). Bi-weekly payment is $168/$218 for 36/48 months at 0.9%/0.9% APR and includes Freight and Air Tax, on approved credit to quali fied retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometers limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $1,100/$1,100 down payment is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment/trade. Total obligation is $14,213/$23,800, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $21,666/$16,743. Price and total obligation excludes license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, dealer fees, taxes and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. †$2,000/$1,000 manufacturer to dealer lease cash available on 2015 Cadillac ATS Sedan/2015 Cadillac SRX. See your GM dealer for details. Offer ends March 2, 2015. +4-years/80,000km no-charge scheduled maintenance. Whichever comes first. See dealer for details. ††Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on select vehicle models and in select markets. Customers will be able to access OnStar services only if they accept the OnStar User Terms and Privacy Statement (including software terms).

Call Smith Chevrolet Cadillac at 250-372-2551, or visit us at 950 Notre Dame Drive, Kamloops. [License #11184]

The Overlander Ski Club is proud to announce it will be hosting the Canadian Masters National Cross-Country Ski Championships, STAKE LAKE NORDIC CENTRE, FEB 9—14, 2015 with an anticipated 350 skiers from all over North America www.2015crosscountryskimasters.ca descending on Kamloops. COME SEE THE ACTION!

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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:

MILL MAINTENANCE PLANNER/SCHEDULER

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 Ĺ&#x2DC; Promoting and maintaining a safe Zorking environment through compliance Zith Huckleberry Mines Health and Safety programs and the %& Mines $ct Ĺ&#x2DC; (nsuring planned and scheduled maintenance activities are aligned Zith the annual budget and operational needs Ĺ&#x2DC; Maintaining a short range plan months and long range plan annual

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.

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Found: Cell phone in mid January in downtown area. 250-372-9353.

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MISSING PERSON: D. Myles, Date of Birth November 24, 1986. Last known address: Kamloops, BC. Your Family is Looking for You. Please call your Aunt J. and Grandmother Myles 604-399-9396. Email: ďŹ&#x201A;idaisgreen2@hotmail.com

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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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Employment

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Education/Trade Schools

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’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 beneﬁts package. To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’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.

The Heart of Your Community

Career Opportunities

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.

SHOP LOCALLY 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

HUNTER & FIREARMS

Courses. Next C.O.R.E. February 21st & 22nd. Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L. February 14th, Saturday. Challenges, Testing ongoing daily. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

Bill

Employment

Help Wanted

Mind Body Spirit

Handypersons

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:

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

RICKS’S SMALL HAUL

I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679

PAL & CORE Courses week days and/or weekends. www.pal-core-ed.com or Call George 852-0595 / 778-4703030 Visa or debit accepted

Career Opportunities

EARN EXTRA $$$

KTW requires door to door substitute carriers for all areas in the city. Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462

Career Opportunities

Ts’kw’aylaxw First Nation Box 2200, Lillooet BC, V0K 1V0 T: (250) 256-4204 F: (250) 256-4058

Job Posting for

Social Development Worker Closing Date: February 18, 2015 @ 4 pm Only those short listed will be contacted for interviews

Education/Tutoring DANCE Instructor Training! Ballroom-Social-Latin Dance. info@dancediscovery.ca

kamloopsapartmentrent@shaw.ca

or drop off at 109 Victoria Street.

Help Wanted

Carpenters, Labourers, First Aid required in Kamloops for commercial concrete project. Email: info@knappett.com Attn: Patti Faulconbridge or call 250-475-6333.

Services

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

250-376-7970

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 “No Pets” bylaw. Please reply in confidence with resume and cover letter to: info@columbiaproperty.ca

Services

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Medical/Dental 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

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

Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries. Call 250-374-0462 for more information. Quotation from mural artist for 30’x6’ waterpark mural. See www.wcds.westsyde.info Retail Clerk: Part-time 9AM-5:30PM. incl. weekends, some heavy lifting required. Deliver resume to: Rivers Workwear at 1780 Versatile Dr. or fax to 250-314-9559.

Medical Office Assistant required to job share two days a week and holiday relief for a Specialists’ 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. Optometrist’s office requires experienced optician, replies opticianposition@shaw.ca

250-377-3457

CIRCULATION

Landscaping

374-0462

PETER’S YARD SERVICE

Financial Services

Time to prune your fruit trees.

DEPARTMENT

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 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 don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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

Work Wanted

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

Fitness/Exercise WE will pay you to exercise!

Tree removal Dump runs Licensed & Certied

250-572-0753

YOUR BUSINESS HERE

Only $150/month

Run your 1x1 semi display classiﬁed in every issue of Kamloops This Week

Call 250-371-4949

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Misc Services www.castleandcritter.com 250-682-3956 Full House Checks

Comply with your insurance needs

Pet Visits

If you have to leave them behind

Potty Breaks

A mid day visit/walk for your dog

Deliver Kamloops This Week Only 3 issues a week!

Stucco/Siding

call 250-374-0462 for a route near you!

Garden & Lawn

Steakhouse at Sun Peaks Lodge is hiring experienced line cooks. Email resume to: info@sunpeakslodge.com

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

Grassbusters Lawn and Yard Care is now booking for the 2015 season. Call us today to book your free quote! 250319-9340.

Help Wanted

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Ts’kw’aylaxw First Nation is looking for a Part Time Social Development Worker to administer the Social Development Program @ 3 days per week. Supervised by: Ts’kw’aylaxw First Nation Administrator

By mail Administrator: P.O Box 2200 Lillooet, BC V0K 1V0

By walk-in Ts’kw’aylaxw First Nation Administration Ofﬁce (Located on Hwy .99 North on Pavilion Reserve from 8:30 am -4 pm Monday to Friday except National Holidays) By email tfnadmin@tskwaylaxw.com

www.tskwaylaxw.com

(Part Time) On Call Reporting to the Manager, RCMP Municipal Support Services, the primary duties consist of the operation of switchboard, clerical and reception work with considerable public contact. This is a part-time, on call position that encompasses providing relief for three positions. Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application. Closing date is February 20, 2015. Please quote competition # 10-COV-15.

CO-OP STUDENT – VWRC OPERATOR I

(Temporary) May 1 – September 1, 2015 approximately Reporting to the Manager, Water Reclamation, this position performs manual and physical labour, janitorial, ground, and general housekeeping duties pertaining to the Vernon Water Reclamation Centre (VWRC) and Spray Irrigation works. Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application. Closing date is February 20, 2014. Please quote competition # 12-COV-15.

SUMMER STUDENTS - LABOURER

(Temporary) May 1 – September 1, 2015 approximately 8 Positions Reporting to the Manager and/or Foreman of the assigned Division, this position carries out a variety of general labourer duties associated with the municipality’s construction and maintenance operations for roads, sidewalks, parks and buildings. Please see our website at www.vernon.ca for a complete job description and method of application. Closing date is February 20, 2015. Please quote competition # 14-COV-15.

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Knowledge and Skills Required » Completion of a Social Worker Certificate Program or a Bachelor of Social Work, social development courses or equivalent experiences. » Experience in the social work field working with First Nations issues, culture and traditions with at least 4 years of experience in Social Development and direct client contact. » Knowledge of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada funding and reporting guidelines. » Computerized experience with word processing and spreadsheet skills. » Communications Skills; relationship building and other people skills to address internal and external relationships. » The ability to maintain confidentiality is essential. » Superior problem solving and conflict resolution skills. » Organizational ability to coordinate social development activities. » Computer literacy. » Individual must be conscientious and detail oriented with sound interpersonal skills. » A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation is necessary. » Individual may have an equivalent combination of education and experience. » Knowledge and use of Xyntax program is necessary » Must abide by BC Social work Code of Ethics » Salary to be negotiated » Successful candidate will be required to complete criminal record check & driver abstract.

Remind your neighbors to recycle and help preserve our planet’s natural resources. Recycle: Newspapers Aluminum Plastic Glass Recycling just a little now can make a big difference for future generations.

King’s Recycling 38 South Main St. • 555-0000

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Pets

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Medical Supplies

For Sale By Owner

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

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

PETS For Sale?

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

TRI-CITY SPECIAL! for only $46.81/week, we will place your classified ad into Kamloops, Vernon & Salmon Arm. (250)371-4949

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

classifieds@kamloopsthisweek.com *some restrictions apply.

Merchandise for Sale

Electrolux Carpet Cleaner, like new. $125. 250-374-3962.

$500 & Under

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

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

250-374-7467 classiﬁeds@

kamloopsthisweek.com Reduced $134,000. Below assessed value. Buy before listed. 55+ Park. 2009 Mobile 3bdrm, 2-bath. 250-819-1051.

Houses For Sale

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

Do you have an item for sale under $750? Did you know that you can place your item in our classifieds for one week for FREE?

Call our Classified Department for details!

ROLL ENDS AVAILABLE $5-$10/ ROLL 1365 B Dalhousie Drive

250-371-4949 *some restrictions apply

Computer Equipment WANTED! Newer MacBook Pro or MacBook Air 250-3711333

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

Furniture Dining room table & hutch/6chairs. $300/obo 250319-5258. Oak China Cabinet. $500/obo. Armoire. $500/obo. Good cond. 250-672-9408 (McLure).

Heavy Duty Machinery

Kamloops BC call for availability 250-374-7467

Solid oak table $97, China Cabinet $119 Kitchen cabinet set $395 (250) 299-6477

Misc. Wanted Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030 Local

Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. Trades are welcome. 40’Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ 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

Great North Shore location senior complex 1bdrm 758sq ft condo includes 5 appl $169,900 250-376-9378

Livestock

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110 Misc. Wanted

Misc. Wanted

Box 67, 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E0

BEFORE YOU SELL: • ASPEN • BIRCH • COTTONWOOD • PINE PULP LOGS Please call

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

Apt/Condo for Rent

BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR

NORM WILCOX

(250) 395-6218 (direct line) • (250) 395-6201 (fax)

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

Recreation

Townhouses

�SHUSWAP LAKE!� VACATION RENTAL

1800sq/ft. newly updated unit in Aberdeen. 2bdrms, 2.5 baths, laundry. 2 parking spots. $1600. 250-320-7143.

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

250-374-7455

CARMEL PLACE 55+ Quality Living in new medical building. Studio suites with affordable rates, FOB entry, elevator, scooter stations and Telus Optik Package! Call Columbia Property Management to book your appointment: 250-851-9310 GARDEN VIEW APARTMENTS - BROCK Modern 2bdrm apts., 5 appliances, a/c, video monitoring, secure bldg., $870/mos. + utilities, min. 6 mos. lease. No Smoking & No Pets. 250-3762254.

Rentals

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS

Rentals

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.

Commercial/ Industrial Property

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.

Juniper Village

NORTH SHORE

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

CALL 250-682-2293 250-682-0312

RIVIERA VILLA 1&2/BDRM Suites

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

250-554-7888

SILVERCREST SUITES

One Month Free Rent and Free Telus Cable and Internet for one year! New 55+ living. Next to North Hills Mall with in suite laundry, balconies, A/C, rooftop terrace, amenities room, parking and storage. Pet friendly. Starting at $850 per month. Call 250-819-0101. The Sands, Lower Sahali. Centrally located, renovated 1&2 Bdrms, $850-$1100. 250828-1711.

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

2 or 3 Bedroom Condos Juniper, 1-2 bathrooms Hot Water Heat Included. $1,000-$1,250 + Hydro Sunden Management Ltd (250) 376-0062

Duplex / 4 Plex

Northland Apartments

North Kamloops 3bdrms, 1.5baths. N/S. $1200/mo. 250819-3338.

www.sundenmanagement.com

Student/Bachelor Suites Furnished/Utilities Incl’d Starting @ $850 per month 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Adult Oriented No Pets / No Smoking Elevators / Dishwashers Common Laundry Starting @ $800 per month Downtown 250-314-1135 North Shore 250-376-1427

Rentals

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

Rooms for Rent

Homes for Rent

Looking for a Rental in Kamloops or Logan Lake?

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

www.sundenmanagement.com

Sahali 2 bdrm apartment completely renovated, $1100/mo. 250-579-8428

North Shore 3bdrms, close to shopping/bus. W/D, N/S, N/P. $1450/mo. +util. 371-7712.

Commercial/ Industrial Property

Check out our Listings at Call 250-376-0062

Request for Site Acquisition or Built-to-Suit Opportunities to Accommodate Office Requirement in Kamloops, BC Avison Young is requesting information or proposals in the Kamloops marketplace from: • Vendors who have development sites capable of accommodating a minimum 2 storey, 20,000 sf LEED accredited office building; • Developers who can develop a minimum 2 storey, 20,000 sf LEED accredited office building in which our clients will lease a portion; or • Landlords who have 10,000 – 20,000 sf of A class office space available for occupancy in Q4 2017. As per our clients request, we are looking in geographic areas in downtown Kamloops and/ or lower Sahali municipal area. Properties in downtown Kamloops must be bounded by the following streets, with high visibility of great importance: Downtown Precinct: • North Boundary: Lorne Street • South Boundary: Columbia Street • West Boundary: 1st Avenue • East Boundary: 11 Avenue

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.

Furn room for female, on TRU express +util incl, np/ns $500/mo. 250-376-3801

Sahali, 2bdrms. $1250/mo. +util. N/S, N/P. Avail March 1st. 250-318-4732.

RV Pads

Sahali 2-bdrms +den,1-bath. $1300/mo. inclds hydro, heat, A/C. 250-376-6609.

RV sites, winterized, in town. North Shore, fully serviced, incl cable, coin lndy, starting @ $525/mo plus power. 250376-1421

Shared Accommodation

TOWNHOUSES Best Value In Town

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

Near TRU Room $335-per month util included. No Pets. 250-554-6877, 250-377-1020. 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.

Suites, Lower

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.

2bdrm +den in Sahali, wd, ac, close to shopping/ bus, $1000 Avail Now. 250-318-4756

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

318-4321

lilacgardens1@gmail.com NO PETS

Invite the whole

community to your next brownie

1BDRM South Shore remodeled priv prking W/D N/S N/P $900 Avail Feb.1st. 579-2066 2bdrm 4 working person or couple, central air, $850 ref vacant shared util 376-0633 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 Welcoming Cumfy 1bdrm. Close to University, Hospital. Student or quiet person. Excellent Location. $495-$725 ns/np. Call (250) 299-6477

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Suites, Upper 1bdrm +lrg lvg-room, main floor, bright, clean, N/Shore. W/D. $900/mo. incld util. N/S, N/P. 250-376-1421.

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Run Till Rented “Read All About It” Kamloops This Week Run Till Rented gives you endless possibilities... $5300 + tax Max 3 Lines Max 12 Weeks Must be pre-paid (no refunds) Scheduled for 4 weeks at a time (Must phone to reschedule)

Private parties only - no businesses - Some Restrictions Apply

We encourage you to submit your proposal to us by 5:00 pm PST on February 16th, 2015 along with detailed information relative to your site, development, building plans or building (developer background, written overview of the site, development, and/or building, site plans, brochures, floor plans, 8” x 10” photos, amenities, stacking plan, etc.). For more information, please contact

Mr. Darrell Hurst Principal T 604.647.5069 E darrell.hurst@avisonyoung.com

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

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Transportation

Antiques / Classics

Recreational/Sale

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

Auto Accessories/Parts 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.

Cars - Domestic

Transportation

Adult

Trucks & Vans

Escorts

1999 Chev Dually diesel low km, great cond incl new canopy needs tires. $7500 (250) 319-1522 after 6pm

Run until sold

New Price $56.00+tax

Do you have a vehicle, boat, rv, or trailer to sell? With our Run til sold specials you pay one ďŹ&#x201A;at rate and we will run your ad until your vehicle sells.* â&#x20AC;˘ $56.00 (boxed ad with photo) â&#x20AC;˘ $35.00 (regular 3 line ad)

Call: 250-371-4949

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

Scrap Car Removal

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.

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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. 82â&#x20AC;?x70â&#x20AC;?. White. $500, Call: 250-314-0072, 250-318-9851

Trucks - Logging 1986 BMW Coupe 325i. 6cyl. 5spd. Looks good, runs good. Extras. $3,600. 250374-5251.

Sport Utility Vehicle

1998 Ford Contour. 4dr sedan. 4 cyl, auto. $1250/obo. 250372-9112.

1992 GMC Dump Truck 366 V8 on propane, 5spd manual tranny, hyd brakes. Incl inbox hyd sander and 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; snow blade. Clean title $12,500 obo 250-574-2766 or 250-376-1872

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

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Recreational/Sale 1991 27ft. 5th-Wheel. Fully loaded, like new. Everything incld. Shower, toilet never used. $8,000/obo. 250-5799029.

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.

2003 Chev Tracker. 4cyl, auto. 130,000kms. Good condition. $6,000. 250-3747979. Jeep YJ 4x4 1987 restored, 6cyl 5sp, lifted, 33â&#x20AC;?tires on Eagle Rims, 10,000 lb Winch, over $15,000 invested asking $12000 (250) 828-0931

Trucks & Vans 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 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122;box w/ramp V10 gas with auto tran $6100 250-459-2275

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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

Adult Escorts Attractive blond provides massage and much more. Ph. 250-376-5319 9am-9pm Hot Sexy Asian girl 23 years old 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;4â&#x20AC;? 36C 120lbs, Pretty, friendly and sweet. No rush 778-220-5372

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1995 Jayco Trailer 30ft. No slide-outs. Good shape. $7500/obo. 250-851-0264.

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2006 36ft. Forest River Georgetown XL. Loaded, 19,560miles. 3-slides. Gen, winter pkg. Awnings. New Mich tires. $68,000. 3728820/574-0090. 26â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Champion motorhome, 440 motor. renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d ($3000/receipts) $2675/obo. 778-4721547 9FT Okanagan Camper. F/S, bathroom. Good shape. $3,500/obo. 250-376-1841.

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