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The trial of a retired teacher on a charge of possession of child pornography was adjourned to a later date based on new information given to the defence. The lawyer acting for Jerry Waselenkoff made the request for an adjournment in B.C. Supreme Court. Glen Orris said he has been provided with new disclosure regarding the investigation and needs time to study the material. What was scheduled to be a four-day trial started Monday, March 16, with testimony from a father and son contracting team doing renovations to the unit below Waselenkoff’s Sahali condo. Franz van der Woning said he was doing electrical work in the ceiling when he felt something. He pulled out a number of discs through a hole JERRY WASELENKOFF he’d cut in the ceiling. Van der Woning reported the find to RCMP after he viewed a picture on a computer of a “very young girl.” Several days later, van der Woning testified he could hear a rustling noise in the area where he’d been working, what he thought was someone trying to locate the discs. The Crown alleges Waselenkoff stashed the discs beneath and beside the register vent and connected heating pipe in his floor. Van der Woning testified Waselenkoff appeared concerned that RCMP seized the discs and said he had enough sleeping pills to “make an end of it.” A date for the continuation is expected to be set next month. Waselenkoff retired from his job as a teacher with the Kamloops-Thompson school district in 2006.
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A cocaine wholesaler busted by RCMP with drug paraphernalia and $140,000 in cash stuffed in the wall of his home has been sentenced to four years in jail, despite his extraordinary efforts at rehabilitation. A B.C. Supreme Court justice said yesterday (March 18) that Jean-Claude Auger led a “double life” — a good son to a middle-class family and a well-liked neighbour on his North Kamloops street but, in reality, a wholesaler selling large amounts of cocaine to a local trafficking ring and motivated by little else but greed. “Drugs were bound for the street and he knew this,” Justice Hope Hyslop said. “His motive was greed, with little regard to what this would do to others.” Auger pleaded guilty to conspiracy to traffic cocaine and possession for the purpose
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of trafficking. When his four-year sentence was read out in court, Auger’s girlfriend broke down in tears. He showed little emotion as he was led to jail by a sheriff. Auger was busted, along with seven other men, in connection to what RCMP called a United Nations ganglinked dial-a-dope operation running in 2012. Defence lawyer Chris Thompson argued for house arrest for Auger based on what he said was a remarkable turnaround in his life. See AUGER, A7
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The province’s neglected sideroads and byways will get attention under a new 10-year provincial transportation plan unveiled this week. B.C. Transportation Minister and city MLA Todd Stone announced the plan to the Vancouver Board of Trade on Tuesday, March 17. It includes a target of spending another $650 million on four-laning the Trans-Canada Highway. That will include four lanes from Kamloops through to Jade Mountain on the east side of Chase as well as upgrading sections of the national high-
way around Salmon Arm and between Revelstoke and Golden. In addition, passing lanes will be added between Kamloops and Tête Jaune Cache on Highway 5 North. The last plan was done by then-minister Kevin Falcon in 2003. “British Columbians generally acknowledge we’ve done a good job with our major corridors,” Stone said in a telephone interview. “[But] our sideroads and secondary highways are in a state of repair that needs more attention.” Under the plan the province will resurface 1,000 kilometres of highways each year, work on
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most of the improvements already announced. “There are lots of vague promises that have been made for many years,” Trevena said. “For instance the four-laning of the Trans-Canada to the Alberta border, finishing off the Cariboo Connector, finishing off bridges.” Stone said there is a particular focus in this plan on jobs and the economy, which includes development of a trucking strategy. “There’s a different focus to this plan [from 2003],” he said. “There’s an emphasis on rural B.C. and connecting smaller communities.” — with a file from Black Press
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A provincial court judge has criticized a “bureaucratic bungle” created by the Conservative government and Health Canada when the country’s medical marijuana rules were changed. But, Judge Roy Dickey said on Tuesday, March 17, despite his sympathy for the plight of a medical marijuana user whose plants were seized by the RCMP, he cannot rule they must be returned. Henry Rhode made an application in Kamloops provincial court for the return of 10 marijuana plants seized from his Yew Street apartment on the North Shore. Mounties were called to the building to investigate a complaint of a disturbance in June 2014 when a Mountie spied Rhode’s plants. His licence to grow medical marijuana for personal consumption had expired four months before and the licence was connected to a different unit in the same building. “Mr. Rhode’s licences were not valid at the time the marijuana was seized,” Dickey said. “Mr. Rhodes was also not growing at the approved site.” RCMP seized the plants, but did not arrest Rhodes and he
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was never charged. Despite his ruling, Dickey told Rhode he sympathizes his predicament. “Clearly, it is a bureaucratic bungle when they put in new legislation and left people like you out to dry — that’s unfortunate,” Dickey said before advising Rhode to get his licence back. “Your hands are tied. You have to do what the law says.” The Conservative government introduced new law requiring those with permits to grow medical marijuana to instead purchase from an approved commercial supplier. Kamloops lawyer Shawn Buckley, who was not involved
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with the case and is not familiar with Rhode’s file, said a pending Federal Court decision may better determine the rights of those who continue to grow marijuana for personal need. He said Rhode may be in a position to re-apply to have his licence from Health Canada reinstated. “It’s so grey right now,” he said. In an interview outside the courtroom, Rhode — a retired stonemason and bricklayer — said the price to purchase from an approved medical marijuana commercial supplier is too high. “I can’t afford it — it’s $8 a gram,” he said. Rhode, who suffered a brain injury in 2007, said he reduces marijuana bud to an oil form, which he consumes in a cookie. “It’s a body stone,” he said. “It relaxes you.” Rhode said he will be forced to turn to the illegal market for his supply. Buckley advised those with a personal permit to grow marijuana to think carefully before experimenting with commercially supplied product because it may jeopardize their own permit to grow. The lawyer said there is unconfirmed word that “as soon as you buy from a licensed producer, they [Health Canada] yank your licence.”
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casts have allowed him to set the cap at about the rate of inflation for all routes from 2016 to 2020.
A lower dollar is expected to attract U.S. residents to B.C. while keeping more Canadian vacationers at home, with lower gasoline prices for travellers as well as ferry fuel costs, Macatee said. Conversion of ships to use liquefied natural gas will also reduce fuel costs. Macatee cautioned that oil prices are volatile, and the forecasts are based on $65-abarrel oil compared to about $50 today. “Trying to predict fuel prices for the next five days is daunting,” Macatee said. “Our challenge is to predict it for the next five years.” BC Ferries has cut administrative costs by $5 million since 2009, reduced executive pay by $1.2 million a year, reduced overtime and improved safety enough to lower WorkSafeBC premiums for employees. BC Ferries CEO Mike Corrigan said he is pleased with the findings of a performance review by PriceWaterhouseCoopers that gave the corporation good marks for efficiency and the operation of BC Ferries Vacations.
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FortisBC has received approval from the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) to decrease naturalgas commodity rates for all customers as of April 1. “Compared to a year ago, natural-gas prices are lower coming out of this past winter due to reduced overall demand for natural gas to heat homes and generate power,” said Cynthia Des Brisay, vice-president of Energy Supply and Resource Development. “At the same time, supplies of natural gas have increased, allowing storage levels to return to normal levels. This combination of factors is leading to the lowest commodity rate our customers have seen in the past decade. “Oil prices have declined as well, driven by increased North American oil supplies and reduced international demand,” Des Brisay added. “This drop in oil prices has helped to lower propane prices, benefitting our propane customers.” All natural-gas and propane customers will see decreases to their bills, with residential customers seeing a decrease to the commodity rate of $1.295 per gigajoule (GJ), meaning the commodity rate will change from $3.781 to $2.486. This results in a decrease of approximately $117 per year for the average residential customer in Kamloops. Customer Choice program participants will not be affected by changes to the commodity rate.
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Auger spent $22,000 on counselling, including a video tell-all project with a local media company, complete with confessions available for viewing on the Internet. Hyslop commended Auger’s actions after his arrest, as well as efforts to re-establish himself as a personal trainer and martial-arts instructor. But, she added, a message must be sent about drug dealing at that level. “Mr. Auger has come a long way in his life and I take that into consideration,” she said. Auger’s sentence opens the door to sentences for five couriers in the operation who are set to plead guilty later this year. Defence lawyers are expected to ask for house-arrest provisions, while the Crown seeks jail sentences. Two other men the Crown alleges owned and managed the operation, respectively — Richard Arthur Crawford and Steven Lloyd Currie — are set to stand trial this year. Those charges include operating as part of a criminal organization, charges rarely levied by the Crown because of the weight of evidence needed to prove them. Auger was not originally a target of the RCMP investigation in 2012, but police overheard him dealing with Currie on wiretaps. They subsequently watched as the two men met briefly on a number of occasions, in a car or home, to exchange drugs and cash. The allegations against Currie and Crawford have not been proven in court. As part of the sentence, Auger must forfeit his Lexus car he drove during his dealings and will also be banned from owning firearms for 10 years.
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A man accused of murdering a woman in a North Shore apartment has been sent for a psychiatric review to determine if he is fit to stand trial after displaying bizarre behaviour in court. Christopher Frank Butler, 41, is charged with second-degree murder in connection to the death of 26-year-old Deanne Genevieve Wheeler, whose body was found on Dec. 30 in an apartment unit in a building on Cherry Avenue. Butler appeared in Kamloops provincial court on Tuesday, March 17. An observer said
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during his appearance Butler fixated on the coat of arms behind judge Roy Dickey, explaining how elements have relationship to his family and a relationship to events in his life. He also wanted to hand a folder of drawings to Dickey. Butler, who ear-
lier fired his lawyer, has been seeking an assessment to determine if he is not criminal responsible of the crime for which he is charged by reason of a mental disorder. His actions in court caused Dickey to send him for a psychiatric assessment to determine if he understands court proceedings and the roles of the lawyers and judge. The Crown did not oppose the assessment. If he is found unfit to stand trial, Butler will come under supervision and custody of the B.C. Review Board. A psychiatrist will periodically test him to determine if he is fit
to stand trial at a later date. Butler is scheduled to appear again in provincial court April 16. Butler has a brief criminal history, most recently a conviction for assault in September. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 37 days behind bars and 18 months of probation.
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Lawyers representing Tk’emlups and Sechelt Indian bands will argue in court next month for certification of a class-action lawsuit against the federal government that seeks redress for day scholars who attended residential schools TIB chief Shane Gottfriedson confirmed yesterday (March 18) the hearing will take place in Federal Court in Vancouver from April 13 to April 20. Gottfriedson is scheduled to speak at press conference on the matter tomorrow (March 20). “We’re continuing to move forward,” he said. “There’s a whole lot of legal processing that went through so we could get our day in court.” The suit is seeking to represent thousands of students across Canada who attended Indian residential schools over their 120-year span. In 2008, Ottawa provided compensation for residential-school students through the common experience payment of $10,000
for the first year in a residential school, followed by $3,000 a year thereafter. Money was also paid for commemorative activities and a truth and reconciliation commission.
Only those who suffered specific abuses or lived in dormitories were covered. “We feel our people were never compensated and not treated fairly,” Gottfriedson said.
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ast week, the province’s official opposition introduced legislation that would see government required to keep records and make them available to all of us. It would require disclosure of government callers and expand the Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection Act to subsidiaries and corporations of public bodies. And — key for those of us who file frequent FOI requests — it would make the fees government charges more reasonable so the public can truly have access to the information. Forget the fact the legislation doesn’t have a chance of passing, given the Liberal majority in Victoria. Instead, consider the reason why it should be passed. For that, one only needs to look to an FOI request submitted by North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice. Knowing the government had held consultations in November with people who live along the 700 kilometres of Highway 16 — that stretch of road between Prince Rupert and Prince George that many call the Highway of Tears — Rice asked for the notes taken during the meetings. There are none and, given the discussions flow from the missing-women inquiry report former attorney general Wally Oppal wrote and released in 2012, one might assume notes were taken. One might also think the people who talked about the highway where at least 18 women and
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LEVEL girls have vanished or been found dead told stories and raised issues that were worth noting down. It’s difficult to have any confidence in a government that talks with people about such a significant health and safety issue in the province — yet does not see the need to record a single thing they discussed. It speaks volumes about either the government’s need for secrecy or its complete disdain for the people it represents. Filing an FOI can be a frustrating experience. The legislation is clear on timelines and what can be redacted, but it’s pretty much a given that, even if the documents you’re asking for are sitting next to a bureaucrat’s coffee mug and could be provided before the 30 days spelled out in the act, the papers will sit there until the absolute last minute before being scanned and emailed to the person who filed the request. They are not all like that. FOIs I have filed with the Interior Health Authority, for example, have always arrived in a timely manner.
An FOI sent to the Ministry of Children and Family Development requesting a report into a local non-profit agency was responded to with the document in my inbox five days after it was submitted. FOIs submitted to the City of Kamloops invariably take the 30 days, but the municipal government has seen the number of submissions grow from 34 in 2010 to 72 last year, taking up 195.8 hours of city-staff time to collect and copy the records and another 192.25 hours by the staffer assigned to process the request and review the records to ensure the legislative requirements are met. Perhaps the most frustrating FOI filed involves a WorkSafe investigation into a local union. In September, 30 days after the request went in to the Crown corporation, a letter arrived saying the report could not be released because its contents could damage a third party. KTW filed an appeal of that ruling immediately and received no reply from the province’s privacy commission until last month — and that letter came with the proviso the investigator would not be able to deal with it until June because of the backlog of appeals the commission is working through. That’s yet another reason why it would be great to see more transparency, more openness in our provincial government — but, today’s political reality is don’t talk, don’t tell and, apparently, never record notes. dale@kamloopsthisweek.com
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YOUR OPINION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ‘BARBARIC, INHUMANE’ GRIZZLY HUNT NEEDS TO STOP Editor: B.C.’s spring grizzly hunt begins on April 1, extends for several weeks and is followed by a second fall season. By the end of the year, hundreds of these majestic animals will have died at the hands of humans — the majority of whom are trophy hunters, many from foreign countries. It is a fact that from 1976 to 2013, more than 10,000 grizzlies
have been killed by hunters. Sadly, almost one-third of those killed are females, leaving cubs without learned survival skills to succumb to a very probable death. In Canada, 16 sub-groups of grizzlies are on the brink of extinction — including nine in south-central B.C. and Alberta’s entire grizzly population of 700 bears. Not surprisingly, recent polls
reveal almost 90 per cent of B.C. residents oppose the annual grizzly bear hunt, yet the provincial government continues to condone and sanction the hunters. The decision to continue the hunt may lie with the fact that hunting-guide associations donated $84,800 to B.C. political parties between 2005 and 2013 — 84 per cent of which went to the B.C. Liberals.
It is time for Victoria to listen to the majority of its residents rather than industry donors. It’s time to ban this barbaric, inhumane and unsustainable practice. It was Mahatma Gandhi who once said, “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” Art Johnson Kamloops
SOME CITY STAFFERS LAZY BYLAW OFFICER UNFAIR IN TICKETING DOWNTOWN AND LET’S MAKE
Editor: I write to you in complaint of Westsyde Centennial Park and the general laziness of city employees. This is a park that publicly posts it is open until 11 p.m. I arrived at 8:20 p.m. with plans to utilise the hockey rink with friends for 90 minutes or so, but witnessed the dullard city employee locking the gates a full two hours and 40 minutes early. Oh, I can still enter the park? Thanks — and will you help me pack all my hockey gear in? Is this really standard procedure? Chad Pearson Kamloops
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Editor: Here is a question that should be put to city managers: Why do city employees get free parking at various lots throughout the city? Up in Sahali, the public-works employees get free parking, as do the folks working in the municipal building on Seymour Street. Why are there no meters along Tranquille or in the Aberdeen industrial park? If these lots were open to the public, perhaps a park-and-ride system could be created. I work downtown and pay every day for my parking, so why do well-paid city workers get preferential treatment? The costs of maintaining these lots could be dealt with by fees rather than via the taxpayer. P. Lindsay Kamloops
Editor: I would like to thank the lady at city hall for cancelling my parking ticket. She talked to the bylaw officer and said I didn’t walk across the street to the Kamloops Museum and Archives and purchase a parking ticket. I had an appointment in the Centennial Building and noticed a kiosk in front of the building. So, instead of walking across the street to the museum and walking back again, I paid for my parking at the Centennial Building. Perhaps the bylaw officer should have looked around the corner and watched me purchase my parking ticket. It took me two tries to purchase my receipt because the kiosk was misbehaving.
A minute before I got my receipt, she ticketed me. A man sitting next to my car said she was hiding and watching me. After she put a ticket on my windshield, she finally went around the corner — back to the office, I guess. Thank you, bylaw officer, for wasting my time and patience. I think she knew there was another kiosk around the corner. She would have had to walk right by it. No time to walk to the corner and see what I was doing? Is 75 feet to the corner of the block too far for her to walk and see what I was doing? Again, bylaw officer, thank you for wasting my time and patience. Ray Chow Kamloops
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programs, including Learn to Fish and Fishing in the City. He said 250,000 residents and visitors go fishing in B.C. each year, supporting 1,000 fishing-related businesses and an estimated 7,000 jobs. “Our stocking program supports about 50 per cent of all the fishing activity in the province and now
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VANCOUVER — A jury has heard a B.C. man accused of orchestrating a terrorist plot with his wife explain that he hoped attacking the provincial legislature would help Muslims in the Middle East. A jury in the trial of John Nuttall and Amanda Korody is listening to audio secretly recorded by police on July 1,
2013, after the couple planted homemade pressure-cooker bombs on the legislature lawn. Nuttall said in the audio he hoped the attack would hurt the morale of Canadian soldiers who are fighting Muslims in countries such as Afghanistan. He said he wanted to “butcher’’ infidels just like they are butchering Muslims. While Nuttall said he wanted to send a message, he and
Korody remained unsure whether the legislature buildings in Victoria were part of the provincial or federal government. The jury was previously shown video of Nuttall repeatedly shouting “Allahu Akbar” — meaning “Allah is the greatest” — after planting the supposed bombs in Victoria. Nuttall and Korody have each pleaded not guilty to four terrorism-related charges.
RCMP warn of ‘sextortion’ RICHMOND — RCMP in the Lower Mainland are issuing a public warning following an increase in so-called “sextortion’’ cases. Mounties in Richmond said victims are befriended online through dating websites and are persuaded to perform intimate acts in front web cameras, which are recorded without the victim’s knowledge. Police said the suspect then threatens to release the recording online unless the victim pays. RCMP are warning people to be wary of contacts made through dating websites. Reluctance to meet in person is often a warning sign, along with agreeing to talk only at certain hours, and police said initial contact may be innocuous and have no intimate component for days or weeks. Const. Quinn Provost of the RCMP Serious Crimes Unit said feelings of shame are common in this type of crime and it’s important for victims to know a support network is available. — The Canadian Press
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Chilliwack gang bust SURREY — B.C.’s anti-gang police unit says it has busted a major drug pipeline in connection with a Chilliwack-based crime group.
The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit said its seven-month-long investigation hauled in a massive quantity of narcotics connected with the illegal drug trade in the province’s central and northern regions. Police said they seized cocaine, crystal meth and fentanyl worth millions of dollars. Earlier this month, police in Vancouver launched a campaign to warn drug users about fentanyl, a synthetic narcotic up to 100 times more powerful than morphine that’s frequently mixed with street drugs. Fentanyl was linked to a quarter of the province’s illicit drug overdose deaths last year, most often because casual drug users didn’t know they were taking it. Vancouver police said they now find fentanyl in almost every street drug. — The Canadian Press
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Feds put protest activity under Alberta, N.W.T. sign deal on Mackenzie microscope in ‘risk forecast’ JIM BRONSKILL
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OTTAWA — Use of social media, the spread of “citizen journalism,’’ and the involvement of young people are among the key trends highlighted by a federal analysis of protest activity in Canada over the last halfdecade. A growing geographic reach and an apparent increase in protests that target infrastructure such as rail lines are also boosting the impact of demonstrations, says the Government Operations Centre analysis, obtained under the Access to Information Act. The Canadian Security Intelligence Service included the spring 2014 risk forecast in materials prepared for two meetings of the deputy ministers’ committee on resources and energy last April. The meetings were driven by the federal government’s desire to plan for protests that might happen in response to resource development decisions on projects such as the Northern
Gateway pipeline. The newly released documents heighten fears about government anti-terrorism legislation that would allow much easier sharing of federally held information about people, said Josh Paterson, executive director of the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association. “To us, this just looks like the example of exactly why we ought to be concerned about these provisions.’’ The operations centre — an Ottawa-based hub that would figure heavily in responding to a national emergency — based the forecast for the spring and summer protest season on statistics gleaned from more than five years of significant demonstrations in Canada. It also drew on the results of an April 2014 meeting that included nine other federal partners. It found demonstrations generally fell into four primary issue categories: social, political, environmental and First Nations. The “notoriety and success’’ of civil society efforts such as the Arab Spring, the aboriginal Idle
No More movement, the Occupy protests and anti-pipeline demonstrations have inspired Canadian citizens to start grassroots initiatives and make their voices heard, the study notes. Few demonstrations rise to the level of national interest, and most are peaceful and shortlived, the analysis adds. The operations centre predicted a low risk during the 2014 protest season, with the possibility of medium-level events — such as disruption to transportation routes. Officials felt opposition to pipelines and oil-and-gas fracking, as well as broader environmental and aboriginal issues, could lead to “large, disruptive, or geographically widespread protests’’ but no one had information to indicate “significant organizing activity’’ in this regard. Still, the analysis says “influencing factors’’ must be considered, including the use of social media, citizen journalism and engagement of youth by issuerelated movements established in the last five years.
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EDMONTON — Alberta and the Northwest Territories have signed what is being called an innovative agreement to share and protect the vast Mackenzie River watershed. Scientists say the deal sets a new standard for environmental management. “With this management agreement, we’ll have the comfort of knowing what’s in the water,’’ said N.W.T. Premier Bob McLeod, who began negotiating the agreement 18 years ago when he was a territorial bureaucrat. The Mackenzie watershed is one of the world’s largest and covers 20 per cent of Canada’s land mass. More than 400 bird
species nest there and its biodiversity is comparable to Africa’s Serengeti plains. It exercises a powerful influence on Arctic sea ice, which some scientists believe is directly linked to southern weather patterns. It’s also home to almost every community in the N.W.T. and is a source of both physical and cultural sustenance. Previous reports have suggested the watershed is threatened by climate change — occurring faster there than almost anywhere else on Earth — as well as by upstream development such as Alberta’s oilsands or British Columbia’s hydro dams. The territory’s 33 communities banded
together as far back as 2009 to express concern about the river. Yesterday’s deal is intended to answer those concerns, and makes water levels and quality the top priority. No more than 1.9 per cent of the annual flow of the Slave River — the Mackenzie’s main tributary from Alberta — can be withdrawn, said territorial Environment Minister Michael Miltenberger. “The rest stays in the river,’’ he said. “The flow for the ecosystem comes off the top. “There’s nothing like it in any other water agreement, we think, in the world.’’ The agreement also includes a long list of contaminants to be measured.
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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Stephen Harper intends to ask Parliament next week to “extend and expand’’ Canada’s participation in the war against the Islamic State, possibly erasing the geographic distinctions that have thus far shaped the conflict. The plan to deliver a new motion drew a sharp rebuke from NDP opposition leader Tom Mulcair, who declared his party would oppose it and that the country had no business fighting in Iraq, or elsewhere. On at least two occasions recently, Defence Minister Jason Kenney has mused that CF-18s could be asked to fly strike missions against extremist targets in Syria. Harper is not ruling out that possibility. Last fall, Parliament approved Canada’s participation in U.S.-led coalition air strikes against the forces of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, but limited the involvement to Iraq and set a sixmonth lifespan. The mandate runs out on April 7. “Next week, it is the government’s plan to move forward with a request for Parliament for extension and expansion of the mission,’’ Harper said yesterday in Mississauga. Mulcair said the United Nations has not authorized military action.
OTTAWA — Canadians will likely never know precisely why Justin Trudeau has decided to permanently expel two MPs from the Liberal fold over allegations of sexual misconduct. The findings of an independent investigation into the accusations, upon which the Liberal leader based his decision, will not be made public, party insiders say. Nor will Trudeau go into detail today, when he’s expected to publicly confirm the expulsion of Montreal MP Massimo Pacetti and Newfoundland MP Scott Andrews. Insiders say Trudeau’s hands are tied by promises of strict confidentiality that were made to everyone who agreed to participate in the investigation, conducted by Toronto lawyer Cynthia Petersen at Trudeau’s behest. But the continued shroud over the matter will doubtless
fuel lingering questions about the fairness of a process that has traumatized two female New Democrat complainants and destroyed the reputations and careers of two Liberal men. Pacetti announced yesterday that he’s decided to jump before he’s effectively pushed out of politics. While he continued to maintain his innocence, he said the furor over the allegations has taken a toll on both his family and his ability to represent his Montreal constituents. Consequently, he said he won’t seek re-election. Pacetti’s announcement came on the same day Trudeau informed him and Andrews they will be permanently booted from the Liberal caucus and won’t be allowed to run as Liberals in the coming campaign. “Being a member of Parliament is an extraordinary experience and a privilege, but there comes a time in every person’s life when they
need to take stock of what is best for the people they care about,’’ Pacetti said in a written statement. Trudeau had intended to speak privately to Andrews and Pacetti yesterday, before making a public statement today, insiders said. But, the news leaked. Andrews said he was “astounded’’ to learn his fate through the media. He said he co-operated fully with the investigation and had waiting since Friday for a promised copy of Petersen’s executive summary before the matter became public. Andrews said he was “disappointed to learn that unscrupulous, unnamed sources have chosen to communicate through the media rather than respect the process and those affected by it.’’ Trudeau suspended the pair last November from the caucus after a female New Democrat complained directly to him that Pacetti had allegedly earlier had sex
with her without her explicit consent. She also told Trudeau that another female NDP MP had allegedly been sexually harassed by Andrews. Both Pacetti and Andrews have maintained they did nothing wrong. Attempts to get to the bottom of the complaints have been frustrated by the fact there is no formal process for investigating misconduct complaints between MPs. Last fall, Trudeau initially asked Liberal whip Judy Foote to speak privately with the two women and, as a result of that informal process, bounced Pacetti and Andrews from caucus. At the time, he did not reveal the nature of the complaints or the names, gender or party affiliation of the complainants. However, New Democrats confirmed the complainants were NDP MPs and angrily accused Trudeau of “re-victimizing’’ the women by making the matter public.
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ute walk past Nordic trails, ski runs and snowshoe trails where we were rewarded with some breathtaking views. The trail ended at Brewer’s Pond — a one-hectare natural skating surface with an outdoor fire and music. We were thirsty from our walk so we bought a drink and enjoyed it at the fire pit as we watched the activity on the pond. Some people were playing hockey or figure skating; some were learning how to skate while others were just gliding around
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had already taken both ski and skating lessons. We finished our drinks and went into the skate-rental shack to purchase a one-time ticket for Tube Town. Silver Star does have all-day tube and skating passes available at a very reasonable price, but we were on a recognisance mission and had a lot of ground to cover by the end of the day. The price included a trucksized inner tube that we grabbed at the bottom of the tubing hill. Each tube is covered in a canvas wrap and includes a leash that is connected to the lift and pulls you to the top of the hill while you sit back in your tube and enjoy the ride. The leash automatically lets go when you reach the top and that is when you get out of your tube and
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Goaltender Bailey De Palma races to celebrate with his teammates after the Kamloops Storm beat the hometown Osoyoos Coyotes on Tuesday, March 17. With the victory, Kamloops claimed the conference title and booked a spot in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League final.
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In the stands of an empty Osoyoos Sun Bowl, the ice barely flooded following Game 1 between the Osoyoos Coyotes and Kamloops Storm, Ryan Keis had four words for Barry Dewar: “It won’t happen again.” Kamloops lost Game 1 handily, a 7-2 defeat at the hands of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League’s most dominant team in the Coyotes. But, Keis vowed there would be no repeat. It wasn’t a boast or a rah-rah moment from the forward — none of his teammates were within earshot. It was just a player speaking to an owner, a promise Dewar would not have to watch his team be embarrassed again.
“I felt bad for Barry,” Keis told KTW, after returning to Kamloops yesterday (March 18). With the money Dewar puts out for travel, meals, accommodations and the like, Keis felt the man behind the Storm deserved a better fate. “Especially in Osoyoos, because he used to be there, so it’s really big for him to win there,” Keis continued. “It was really disappointing for me to show that that’s how we tried to repay him.” True to his word, Keis and the Storm would not be embarrassed again by the Coyotes. Game 1 would be the team’s only loss of the Okanagan/ Shuswap Conference Championship as Kamloops roared back to win the series 4-1. The victory was in no small part due to Keis’ play. The 20-year-old forward registered
seven points in five games against Osoyoos, at times, in the words of Dewar, “putting the team on his back.” In 10 previous playoff games against the Sicamous Eagles and 100 Mile House Wranglers, Keis had only five points. But, with captain Felix Larouche injured, vets Ian Chrystal and Marc DuMont suspended and defender Kyle Lohmann going down at the end of the series, Keis was a pillar of strength the Storm. Kamloops head coach Ed Patterson credited the entire team with the victory, though agreed Keis and the rest of the team’s leaders played a huge part in taking down the league’s top club. And, maybe, losing Game 1 in distressing fashion played to the Storm’s strength.
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If you got that warm’n-fuzzy feeling the weekend Lehigh beat Duke or the year N.C. State socked Phi Slama Jama or the time Butler almost did it, you are not alone. The science shows, again and again, that we can’t resist pulling for the teams called the Anteaters (that’s UC Irvine), or for the UABs of the world to upend the UCLAs, or for the time-tested crowd pleaser, the No. 12 seed, and for anyone else with the label “underdog” when March Madness rolls around. About a dozen studies over the past 25 years have shown, in one way or another, that we, as sports fans, are inexorably drawn to the team with the odds stacked against it. “It’s the prominent narrative in sports,’’ said Nadav Goldschmied of University of San Diego, who collaborated on one of the studies. This penchant runs counter to almost everything else we’re wired to think. Scientific studies show people want to be associated with success and that our self-esteem grows when we’re part of the “in’’ crowd. One of Goldschmied’s studies had people watch a basketball game between two relatively unknown European
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teams after reading different write-ups about the rivalry. One group was led to believe Team A had won the last 15 meetings; the other was led to believe Team B had won all those games. Who they rooted for tilted based on who they considered the underdog. In both cases, the team perceived as the underdog was viewed as the team giving more effort with less ability. “That’s just the story we tell ourselves,’’ Goldschmied said. “We don’t have to look too deep to figure it out.’’ One minor detail: It’s not always true. Another study conducted by an Ohio State professor showed that groups that felt they had more to lose actually tried harder, which basically tears apart the whole theory that the Lafayettes, Eastern Washingtons and Belmonts of the world will be laying more on the line this week than Kentucky, Kansas and Wisconsin. In this study, college students were asked to perform a simple task and were told a group of students from another specific college was doing the same work. Conclusion: “The motivation gains were
there when students felt their group’s superior status was threatened,’’ said the study’s coauthor, Robert Lount of Ohio State’s Fisher College of Business. For all our love of underdogs, there are a few exceptions. If a person has a specific rooting interest in a team — say the college they graduated from — they tend to favour that team, even if the team isn’t the underdog. It helps explain a study that found when big-conference teams are seeded better in games against midmajors in the tournament, the Vegas point spread for the big-conference teams is inflated by an average of about two points a game. “People put their money where their hearts are and that drives the line up,’’ saidJim Lackritz, a statistics expert at San Diego State. Quick quiz: Who won the fight at the end of the first “Rocky’’ movie? Answer: Apollo Creed. But, in a study Goldschmied is currently conducting, he said a majority of those asked answered, “Rocky.’’ “We will bend our memory,’’ Goldschmied said. “We have forced our memory to change just to fit the underdog story. It’s because of the underdog mode in all of us.’’
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Concussions have rendered Chris Connelly unable to call games behind home plate, but he has found another way to contribute as the Kamloops Minor Baseball Association’s umpire-in-chief.
It was after his fourth concussion, a fastball right in the face, that Chris Connelly decided it might be time to walk away from umpiring. “It was a doctor, my wife and kind of sitting down and saying, ‘You have to re-evaluate this because the next one won’t take very much and that will be No. 5,’ and I might be stuck with colouring books and crayons for the rest of my life,” Connelly told KTW. “I definitely didn’t want that to happen.” For the 30-year-old Kamloops native, walking away from baseball wasn’t as simple as that. Connelly umped his first game in the summer of 2002, then a baseball-loving 17-year-old lining up behind plates across the Tournament Capital. Always a fan of America’s pastime, but never a player, umping was his connection to the game. “I just really liked watching baseball,” Connelly said. “Watching on TV, I
kind of wanted to be a [hockey] referee as a kid, but I couldn’t skate. So, umpiring was the No. 2. “I’ve loved it.” He loved it so much he umpired through three concussions in three years. But, when he suffered his fourth during what is now a blur of a Thompson Rivers University game, Connelly knew he was looking at the end of his career behind the plate. Luckily, the Kamloops Minor Baseball Association was looking for an umpire-in-chief and Connelly was looking for a new role. “Two years ago, KMBA decided to change the role of how we recruit and allocate umpires,” association president Chris Balison said. “Rather than just bring somebody in to just schedule the games for umpires, we thought it important to bring in a mentor. “He was the perfect fit for that role, having a significant amount of umpire experience, both locally and at the national level.” As umpire-in-chief, Connelly has spent the
last two years organizing the River City’s umps, supervising and evaluating them and, all the while, organizing clinics and training sessions. On March 29, Connelly will host the KMBA’s umpiring clinic. Later this spring, the association will also play host to a national clinic and an advancedumpire academy. Connelly has changed the attitude toward umpiring in Kamloops, Balison said, to the point that KMBA now has kids lining up for the job as registration in umping clinics is up across the board. The support and time Connelly has dedicated to the position’s youth has been tremendous, Balison said. He spends hours at the diamonds watching and supporting young umps, helping to build their confidence while giving advice to help them take their work to the next level. Connelly takes as much pleasure in working with the game’s youth as he did being behind the plate himself. He said he feeds off the excitement the kids
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have for the umpiring opportunities — it’s what keeps him in the game. But, more than that, he enjoys seeing the growth in young umpires, both professionally and personally — the same growth he experienced in his early days behind the plate. “I think the biggest thing for me was selfconfidence,” Connelly said. “I know my first couple seasons, I went out there and I took a lot of crap from a lot of coaches and I stuck through it — as you work your way up, you have to deal with those situations. “For me, it has been a huge self-confidence builder and that’s kind of what we try and instil in our younger guys, too. Stick with this, you’re going to learn life skills, you’re going to have a lot of fun and it’s definitely worth it.” To become an umpire this season, register for the Kamloops clinic online at bcbua.ca or come early to Westmount elementary on March 29. The clinic begins at 8:30 a.m.
The Kamloops Long Blades held their wind-up competition, the Regional Funale, at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre on Saturday, March 14. In action, clockwise, are Mary Adjei, Kaito Hirai, Keaton Birkenhead and Holly and Martina Antifay. Skaters from Kamloops, Vernon, Salmon Arm and Kelowna participated. For more pictures from the event, snapped by KTW photographer Allen Douglas, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com. To learn more about the Long Blades, go online to kamloopslongblades.ca.
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Ruthless Lucas Taylor has a unique way of describing the root of his toughness. “I’m moulded by ass-whippins,” said Taylor, a 21-yearold kickboxer from Kamloops. “I take my asswhippins freely but, as long as I keep going, I can always be proud of myself.” Representing LaRoche World Gung Fu and Kickboxing, Taylor will fight Tim (Pacman) Packer for the International Sport Kickboxing Association B.C. lightweight championship in Victoria on Saturday, March 21. The card has been dubbed Resurrection. Punching, kicking and knees to the body will be legal in the kickboxing bouts. Jason (The Jackal) Szakal, the marquee
fighter in recent years at four-time kickboxing world champion Tom LaRoche’s North Shore gym, is no longer part of the stable. “He’s trained in the shadow of Jason for a few years,” LaRoche said. “It’s his turn now to step out and do something. “You never know how a fight’s going to go, but I think Lucas is going to stomp him [Packer].” Szakal, a former Canadian Sport Muay Thai champion, was responsible for many of the beatings Taylor took in sparring practice, the pummelings which groomed the NorKam secondary graduate for live action. “I’ve put in my time, I’ve paid my dues and it’s definitely time for people to see what I can do,” Taylor said. Taylor and Packer head into this weekend’s clash with matching 4-2 records, but
the Kamloops product has already beaten the Victoria fighter. Ruthless earned a unanimous decision over Pacman on May 3, 2013, the same day the Jackal won his national championship. Both combatants have improved over the last two years and Taylor is not taking anything for granted, but he certainly isn’t lacking confidence. “I’m definitely planning on putting him down,” said Taylor, who works at the Cinnamon Ridge compost facility. “For certain, I’m not trying to be overconfident, but he’s not in for an easy fight. I’m in the best shape I’ve ever been in.” Packer will have the advantage of rumbling on home turf at the Pearkes Recreation Centre and Taylor is expecting a brawl, with neither fighter seemingly interested in backing down.
“Those guys, the first time they fought, they stood in there, toe-to-toe,” LaRoche said. “Both fighters know one gear — full out, hair back, no prisoners. So, this title fight is going to be the highlight of the night.” The tilt between the 132-pound lightweights on Saturday is the co-main event at Resurrection. “It’s going to be a barnburner,” Taylor said. “You’re going to see this pretty face come back with a belt.”
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Kamloops boxer Ken (Heavy Hands) Huber is set to defend his World Boxing Council B.C. cruiserweight title against Aaron Downey of Surrey on Saturday at Resurrection. Read more about the fight in KTW tomorrow (March 20).
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Dawson Davidson of the Kamloops Blazers and Chase Witala of the Prince George Cougars tangled in WHL action at Interior Savings Centre on March 11. The teams danced again last night (March 18) after KTW’s press deadline in the first of three pivotal Western Conference matchups. Go online to kamloopsthisweek.com for the result. The Blazers, Cougars and Tri-City Americans are fighting for the last two playoff spots in the conference. If Kamloops manages to finish third in the B.C. Division, it will face the Victoria Royals in Round 1. Should they finish eighth in the West and claim the second of two wild-card berths, the Blazers will square off with the Kelowna Rockets in Round 1. Missing the post-season would mark the first time that has happened in consecutive seasons in franchise history. ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW
Kamloops Sports Council announces award nominees The Kamloops Sports Council has announced the nominees for its annual athletic awards, to be handed out at the Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame Banquet on April 11. Derek Yachison of the junior football Kamloops Broncos, Colin Gilbert of the Kamloops Classic Swimming club and Special Olympian swimmer Dallas Gilchrist are nominated in the male athleteof-the-year category. Triathlete Yvonne Timewell, equestrienne Sara Sellmer and speed skater Josie Spence of the Kamloops River City Racers are up for female athlete of the year. Nominated in the team of the year category are the female senior A Kamloops
Vibe hockey squad, the under-16 tier 1 Kamloops Blaze soccer girls and the Broncos. Getting the nod in the coach-of-the-year category are triathlon and multisport coach Maurice Maher and Classics’ coach Brad Dalke, along with Chris Hansen and David Lloyd, cocoaches of the U-16 Blaze girls. The University Award nominees are football player Jacob Bigham, TRU WolfPack men’s basketball coach Scott Clark and WolfPack volleyball player Brad Gunter. Cross-country
skiers Mike StewartSmith and Peter Findlay of the Overlander Ski Club are nominated in the masters-athlete category, along with trackand-field standout Margaret Rhenbergen. Nominated in the sportsperson of the year category are curling official Dianna Barker, volleyball organizer Ashley Shannik and multisport volunteer and manager Jan Antons. Speed skater Jessica Hewitt and skier Elli Terwiel, both of whom competed at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, are nominated in the
international-excellence category, along with hockey player Joe Hicketts. The awards and hall-of-fame induction ceremony will be held in the Grand Hall at Thompson Rivers University. The event gets underway at 6 p.m. Sam Lenarduzzi of B.C. soccer fame will be the guest speaker. Tickets are $45 and will be available at the Interior Savings Centre Box office. Former Kamloops Blazers’ general manager Bob Brown heads the hall-of-fame class of 2015. Brown will be joined by Marty White, Jack McDonald and Bob Cowden. The Kamloops Rangers will enter the Hall in the team category.
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Vibe roll through league play, pursue B.C. crown The Kamloops Vibe are good — and they’ve been good for a while. After rolling over the competition in the single A South Coast Female Amateur Hockey League, finishing with a record of 22-1-5, the Vibe are preparing to make a run at their fifth straight B.C. championship. The single A female provincial championship will be held in Richmond from March 27 to March 29. Kamloops, should it claim the B.C. crown, will then chase its second straight Western Shield title in Winnipeg, playing in the tournament’s B division. The Vibe won Western champi-
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It was a disappointing weekend for former Kamloops Blazer Dylan Willick, who fell short of gold in the University Cup, Canadian Interuniversity Sport’s national hockey championship.
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Playing for the New Brunswick Varsity Reds, Willick and company lost 6-3 to the defending champion Alberta Golden Bears. The Bears were backstopped by former Blazers’ netminder Kurtis Mucha, who allowed three goals on nine shots. Former Blazer Jordan Rowley had a goal and an assist for Alberta. Willick registered a goal and was named the Reds’ player of the game.
Tier 4 triumph
The bantam tier 4 hockey team from Kamloops finished its season with a tournament victory on the Lower Mainland. Kamloops downed hometown Ridge Meadows 6-1 in the final, with Xavier Cannon and Ryan Reid sharing goaltending duties for the visitors. Notching points on the weekend for Kamloops were Gavin Mattey (6G, 6A), John Black (5G, 4A), Zach Bachand (5G, 4A), Cody Turner (4G, 7A), Jacob Pilon (4G, 6A), Joshua Bishop (4G, 4A), Dakota Hoffman (3G,
Rochelle Smith of the Kamloops Vibe is pictured playing against the B.C. Thunder in South Coast Female Amateur Hockey League play in the Tournament Capital on the weekend. Kamloops posted 3-1 and 4-0 wins over the visitors from Surrey.
4A), Jayden Russell (2G, 6A), Sage Pavlovich (2G, 5A), Russell Hassler (2G, 3A), Tyson Smith (1G, 2A), Thomas Wojak (1G, 2A), Keenan Dabels (2A), Dorian Billy (1A) and Garrett Jules (1A).
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eighth-place finish. Ruby Dinn, Thomas Nowicki and Charlie Guinn each had 10thplace finishes. The under-12 interzone races were held at Big White Ski Resort near Kelowna on March 13 and March 14. Brynn Applegath won gold and silver medals and had a fifthplace finish. Ben Jacoby had two third-place finishes and Noa Hooton won one bronze medal and had a ninth-place finish. Malcom Smith had third- and fourth-place finishes. Talyn Lorimer had a seventh-place finish and Clayton Dent had an eighth-place finish.
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Best bets and bracket busters DAVE SKRETTA
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It’s been three decades since the NCAA Tournament expanded to 64 teams and five years since the play-in game model was expanded to create the “First Four.’’ Adding teams sure hasn’t watered down the competition. Some of the most competitive tournaments have happened in the last few years. This year could trump all of them. Sure, Kentucky is a juggernaut, but the rest of the field is wide open and there are plenty of lower seeds that could make a deep March run. And that means plenty of brackets could go bust by the time the first full slate of games today (March 19) have reached their conclusions. So, who are the best bets and upset alerts? And which region is wide open, and in which one — other than the Midwest, of course — is the top seed secure? The Associated Press takes a look: BEST BETS: Start with the No. 1 seeds. They ought to breeze through their opening games and not just because No. 16 seeds have never won. Kentucky, Villanova, Wisconsin and Duke have been the class of college hoops all season and all of them are playing well right now. There are plenty of sure things seeded deeper down the bracket, though. Third-seeded Notre Dame should have little trouble with Northeastern after its run to the ACC Tournament title. In fact, the Fighting Irish have become a trendy pick to reach the
Elite Eight in the Midwest and a matchup with the mighty Wildcats. “We enjoyed winning the ACC championship for a couple days,’’ Irish star Jerian Grant said, “but with leaders like me and Pat [Connaughton], I felt like we were able to get the team to focus on new goals . . . Now we’re focused on doing something new.’’ Iowa State, meanwhile, is another third-seeded best bet. The Cyclones are coming off a dramatic Big 12 Tournament championship, drew a favourable opening game against UAB in the South and should be heavily favoured against SMU or UCLA, regardless of which team advances. UPSET SPECIALS: This may be the year that the No. 5 seeds gain their revenge. All of them — West Virginia, Arkansas, Northern Iowa and Utah — are reasonable favourites, with the Mountaineers getting the shortest odds from the handicappers in Las Vegas. Perhaps a better upset special is Eastern Washington, a No. 13 seed in the South. The Eagles are close to home in Portland, Oregon, while No. 4 seed Georgetown will travel crosscountry. No. 11 seed Texas could make a run, too, despite being among the last at-large picks. The Longhorns have a huge front line that could give sixthseeded Butler all kinds of trouble. “Regardless of how your year has gone, and some teams maybe have had surprising years, some teams maybe haven’t had the year they’d liked to have had. But, when you get into this tournament, it’s a new start for everybody,’’ Longhorns coach Rick Barnes said.
IOC retesting doping samples STEPHEN WILSON
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LONDON — The IOC plans to retest hundreds of doping samples from the 2008 Beijing Olympics in a bid to catch any drug cheats who escaped detection at the time. IOC medical director Richard Budgett says some retests have already been carried out on stored samples from Beijing and from the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver and 2012 London Olympics. The retesting opens the possibility of athletes being stripped
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Vancouver celebrated St. Patrick’s Day this year with a special tribute to former Canucks coach and Canadian hockey icon Pat Quinn. Throngs of green-and-blue-clad fans cheered outside Rogers Arena in downtown Vancouver for the unveiling of Pat Quinn Way on Tuesday, March 17. Quinn died in Vancouver last November. He was 71. The former NHL defenceman and longtime executive coached the Vancouver Canucks to the 1994 Stanley Cup final. He also led Team Canada to gold at the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City, the country’s first men’s hockey gold medal in 50 years. “We think about the numbers of games Pat won and that’s part of it, but the reason we’re here today is because Pat Quinn cared about people,’’ said former Canucks player Trevor Linden, who became the team’s president of hockey operations last year. “He loved his players. He loved his community.’’ There was also an on-ice ceremony prior to game between the Canucks and Flyers inside Rogers Arena that included Quinn’s family and a number of hockey greats. Vancouver won 4-1. Among the tributes on St. Patrick’s Day to the man known as “The Big Irishman’’ was a pipe band, as well as a rendition of the song When Irish Eyes Are Smiling sung by Canucks anthem singer Mark Donnelly. — Canadian Press
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BOCA RATON, Fla. — On the final day of the NHL general managers meeting, the players’ association got its first look at rule changes being proposed for next season, most notably adding some three-onthree play to overtime. Players will have give their input on threeon-three, expanded video review and faceoff changes and must sign off before anything becomes official. Director of hockey operations Colin Campbell said the NHLPA was fine with adding a coach’s challenge system for goaltender interference and defending players having to put their sticks on the ice first on faceoffs but had some concerns about three-on-three overtime. General managers were split on whether to go to the American Hockey League model of four-on-four for the first three minutes and then three-on-three from the next whistle to the end of a seven-
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NFL’s Bills keep busy The Buffalo Bills have free-agent receiver Percy Harvin under contract and confirmed they’ve submitted an offer for Miami Dolphins tight end Charles Clay. The team announced Harvin formally signed his contract yesterday (March 18). It’s a one-year deal initially agreed to last week. Harvin is a dynamic receiver and special-teams returner, who joins his fourth team in two years. As for Clay, the Bills announced they have made an offer to sign the fourth-year player. A person familiar with negotiations told The Associated Press Clay signed the Bills’ five-year, $38 million contract offer. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Bills have not revealed the terms. The Miami Dolphins have five days to match Buffalo, or lose Clay without compensation.
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Horvat finding stride down the stretch JOSHUA CLIPPERTON
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VANCOUVER — Bo Horvat was terrified of making a mistake. As a 19-year-old trying to prove he belonged in the NHL, the rookie centre with the Vancouver Canucks treated the puck like a hot potato at times earlier this season, getting rid of it as soon as he could. But, as the year has progressed and he’s gained the trust and confidence of both his coach and teammates in the defensive zone — the Rodney, Ont., native is often out for important faceoffs late in games — Horvat is beginning to realize some of his potential at the other end of the ice. “I feel like I’ve been getting bet-
ter throughout the whole season. “I’m starting to get a little bit more confidence now, handling the puck a little bit more and just feeling more confident on the ice all around,’’ Horvat said after practice at Roger Arena. “At the beginning of the year, I was trying to not make too many mistakes and maybe move the puck a little bit more and give it away a little bit more. Now, I feel really comfortable out there.’’
of his older teammates. “He adds a lot of excitement. Everything is new,’’ added Hansen. “You want to go out and give it your all and the team feeds off that, the crowd feeds off that and it kind of goes in a nice little circle.’’ Horvat has points in three of his last four outings and said he’s seeing the game more now, as opposed to earlier in the season when he was simply playing it. “When you get in that groove and you start to figure the game out a little bit more, it starts to slow down for you,’’ he said. “You start to make plays and get more confident with the puck. Things just start to open up for you and it definitely feels like that as of late.’’
worry about that. His role is a big role, but he’s handling it great right now and I just hope he keeps going that way.’’ Hansen scored in Vancouver’s 4-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, with Horvat and fellow rookie forward Ronalds Kenins picking up the assists. “Once [Horvat] got a little bit of confidence his offensive game has come around and you’re seeing a lot of different skills,’’ said Hansen. “Not only faceoffs, but defensive awareness [and] now the offence is starting to kick in. He’s become extremely valuable to us.’’ Horvat’s improved play and maturity has also been noticed around the dressing room and rubbed off on some
With 11 goals and 10 assists in 54 games after missing the early part of the season with a shoulder injury, Horvat has found good chemistry on Vancouver’s fourth line, especially with veteran winger Jannik Hansen. While many rookies often start to burn out in the latter part of the gruelling NHL season, Horvat is getting better in his first professional campaign as the Canucks continue to push for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. “His weight’s gone up, but his fat percentage has gone down,’’ said Vancouver head coach Willie Desjardins. “That’s a sign that he’s getting stronger. You can see it. He is stronger. When he accelerates on pucks he’s stronger. “It’s a lot of hockey and you
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t’s often a good idea, when faced with a really frightening situation, to model the worst-case outcome and see how bad it could get. That can be quite bad, but it’s rarely as bad as the half-formed fears that build up if you don’t actually analyze the problem. Take the Islamic State, for example. It began with the conquest of parts of eastern Syria by an Islamist group called ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and Syria) between 2011 and 2013. Its founders were almost all Iraqis who got their start fighting the American occupation of their country. They were in Syria allegedly to help overthrow Bashar al-Assad’s dictatorship, but they actually spent their time conquering territory held by other rebel groups. Once ISIS had a ter-
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WATCH ritorial base in eastern Syria, its fighters surged back across the border into Iraq in June 2014 and captured Mosul, Iraq’s third-largest city. The hopeless Iraqi army and the supposedly competent Kurdish army crumbled in front of them. In July, ISIS declared the border abolished and proclaimed the foundation of the “Islamic State” in the conquered parts of both Syria and Iraq. A few days later, the leader of ISIS, Abu Baqr al-Baghdadi, declared
in a sermon in Mosul’s great mosque of al-Nuri that he is the caliph to whom all Muslims owe obedience. It was a bold step — there has been no caliph since 1924 — but it had great resonance among those many Muslims who blamed the collapse of the Islamic world’s power and prosperity on the neglect of its traditional religious institutions and values. Since then, the Islamic State has conquered no more territory. Its one big offensive, against the Kurdish enclave of Kobane along the Turkish border, was defeated after thousands of ISIS fighters died in the attempt to take it. Aircraft from the U.S. other Western countries and various conservative Arab countries patrol the skies over the Islamic State, bombing anything that looks even vaguely military. Yet, ISIS still scares people to death.
One reason is its sheer ferocity and endlessly inventive cruelty. It crucifies people, hacks their heads off, burns them alive and posts videos boasting about it all. It attracts large numbers of recruits from the Sunni Muslims living in the Arab lands now included in Islamic State, but also thousands of volunteers from other Muslim countries and from the Muslim diaspora in the West. The Islamic State is now collecting pledges of allegiance from likeminded Islamist fighting groups in other Muslim countries, each of which lends a little more credibility to its claim to be the new caliphate. In November, Islamist groups in Egypt, Libya, Algeria, Yemen and Saudi Arabia all declared they acknowledged al-Baghdadi, now calling himself Caliph Ibrahim, as their leader and guide. Little more has been heard from the Yemeni,
Saudi and Algerian groups, but the Egyptian group, Ansar Bayt alMaqdis, controls parts of the Sinai peninsula, regularly attacks the Egyptian army and was officially designated a “province” (wilayat) of the Islamic State in November. Libya, where Islamist groups have been gaining ground in the civil war, was carved into three “provinces” at the same time. In late January, a former commander of the Pakistani Taliban and 10 other jihadi leaders from Pakistan and Afghanistan also acknowledged al-Baghdadi’s authority and declared they constituted the new Islamic State “province” of Khorasan, taking in those two countries and other nearby lands. Earlier this month, Abubakar Shekau, leader of the militant group Boko Haram, which controls much of northeastern Nigeria, also pledged
allegiance to the Islamic State: “We announce our allegiance to the caliph . . . and will hear and obey in times of difficulty and prosperity. We call on Muslims everywhere to pledge allegiance to the caliph.” It’s certainly making progress, but how far can it go? Probably not much further. All the new “provinces” of the Islamic State, like most of the original ones, are in mainly rural areas, often sparsely populated and with few natural resources (except some oil, in Libya’s case). They are areas that corrupt and autocratic governments, many of them distracted by civil war, can simply abandon for the short term as not vital for their survival. For the Islamic State to seize big metropolitan areas and their resources would require a level of popular support in those areas that is unlikely to emerge. Big cities are full of
relatively sophisticated people who have something to lose and are unlikely to see Islamic State as an attractive solution for their problems. Without the big cities and their communications facilities — especially airports and harbours — there can be little effective co-operation between the widely dispersed “provinces” of Islamic State. They will have to go on fighting their own wars with little outside help — and some they will lose. The broader struggle against Islamist extremism will probably continue for at least a decade and impose heavy costs on the people of the Middle East. But, ultra-radical organizations like ISIS and Boko Haram are likely to break up in bitter theological disputes a lot quicker than that. gwynnedyer.com
ò Obituaries & In Memoriam ô In Loving Memory of
WAYNE MANDERSON March 19, 2014
In Loving Memory of
ROBERT STEPHEN “STEVE” BARKER 1934 - 2015 Robert Stephen “Steve” Barker passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital on March 11, 2015. Steve was born on December 23, 1934 in New Westminster, British Columbia. He was 80 years old. Steve is survived by his daughter Teresa (Gord) Heisterman, son Ron (Gail) Barker, grandson Brad (Karen) Heisterman, granddaughters Laura Heisterman, Nicole Barker, Tamara Barker and Sheena Marshall, and by great-granddaughters Dezirae and Jorja Bond. He was predeceased by his wife Darrel Barker.
I cried when you passed away I still cry today. Although I loved you dearly, I couldn’t make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest. God broke my heart to prove to me That he only takes the best.
Keep this rose going for anyone in Heaven that you loved and lost and keep in your heart. Love, Your Wife
Steve was self-employed for many years. He ran many restaurants, one with his wife Darrel called the Mount Paul Diner and one with his granddaughter Laura called Papa’s Diner. Steve and Darrel loved their race horses and had many great memories over the years at the track. He took great pleasure playing crib and especially loved his time on Wednesdays with good friends at the Legion. Steve was ‘Papa’ to many and he loved to give rather than receive. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the British Columbia Cancer Foundation, Provincial Office 150-686 W. Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z-1G1. A celebration of Steve’s life will take place on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at the Clearwater Legion Building from 2 pm till 4 pm. This will be pot luck so please bring your favourite snack. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.norththompsonfuneral.com. Services entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, Clearwater, British Columbia, 250-674-3030.
OLGA LAZARCHUK
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June 20, 1922 – March 14, 2015 Dr. Olga Lazarchuk of Kamloops, BC passed away, surrounded by her devoted family on March 14, 2015 at 92 years of age. She is surived by her loving daughter, Marta (Dan) Wildemann of Kamloops and son Oleh Lazarchuk of Williams Lake. Aslo, left with treasured memories are relatives Mary and Don Bodnar and family of Edmonton, AB, Zonya and Tania Hadym of Kamloops, BC and special feline friend ‘Burko’ (Timber). Predeceased by her parents Anna and Theophil Hadymowsky of Ukraine, beloved husband Dr. Myron Lazarchuk, brother Stanley and wife Olha Hadym and niece Anna Szumylo. Born June 22, 1922 in Lviv, Ukraine. She married Myron in 1944 and together they studied medicine in Vienna, Austria. After graduating from medicine in 1947 they came by boat to Canada, leaving Genoa, Italy and landing in Halifax, NS. They travelled by train to Edmonton, AB where they worked for a short while before transferring to Prince Rupert. She then interned at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, did a pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital, then moved back to Prince Rupert and Hazelton. Olga and Myron settled in Kamloops in 1955 where she practiced general medicine until her retirement in 1944. She enjoyed knitting, cross-stiching, cooking, gardening, visiting friends at her home and spending time with her family at their cabin at Peter Hope Lake. Prayers will be recited at 7:00 pm on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, 109 Tranquille Rd. The Funeral Service will take place at 10:00 am on Monday, March 23, 2015 at the Church with Father Pavlo Mitz officiating. Following the service, Dr. Olga will be laid to rest at the Hillside Cemetery. Reception to follow after the burial. In lieu of flowers, the family would appricate donations to the Kamloops SPCA or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family from: kamloopsfuneralhome.com
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Maureen (“Mo”) of Pinantan Lake, BC, passed away peacefully on March 09, 2015, at the age of 57 years. She was born June 17, 1957, in New Westminster, BC. Maureen will be forever missed by her beloved husband, Romain Hoet; loving son, Benjamin (Megan), grandsons, Kaden and Benjamin Jr.; mother, Gladys Schiefke; sister, Linda (Glen) Minaker; and many relatives and dear friends. Maureen was predeceased by her father, Fred Schiefke. A graveside committal service will be held on April 4, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Hillside Cemetery, 750 Notre Dame Drive, Kamloops, BC.
“Gone But Not Forgotten” In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Maureen to the Kamloops SPCA, by visiting its website www.spca.bc.ca/branches/kamloops/ Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Services Kamloops (250) 554-2429. Condolences may be left at www.firstmemorialkamloops.com.
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ò Obituaries & In Memoriam ô MITSUKO “MITS” KUROYAMA (nee KATO) January 5, 1930 – March 12, 2015 Mitsuko “Mits” Kuroyama (Kato), passed away peacefully on March 12, 2015 with her family by her side. Mits was born January 5, 1930, in Royston/Cumberland, British Columbia where she lived with her family until they were relocated to an internment camp at Tashme during World War II. After the war her family moved to North Kamloops where she met Arnie and they were married in 1951. Mits was a long time employee of Safety Mart Foods until her retirement. Throughout the years she enjoyed softball, bowling, curling and golfing. She particularly loved golfing with her sisters and friends at the Kamloops Golf and Country Club. She continued to golf until she was 80. Although she enjoyed her sports her first love was her large extended family as well as being surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family is what made her genuinely happy. Mits was a kind gentle soul, was generous to a fault, and had a delightful dry witty sense of humour that never failed to make one smile. She will be sadly missed. Mits is survived by her daughter, Gail (Ken) Jefferies and son, Robert (Kathy) Kuroyama; grandchildren Terry (Nicole) Murray, Rebecca Stewart, Matthew (Jenna) Kuroyama, Courtney (Peter) Johansson and great-grandchildren Kaitlyn (Kurtis) Munro, Natsuko, Jacob, Riley, Canon and Ella; her siblings Stan (Kaz) Kato, Barry (Anna) Kato, Emi Ebisuzaki, Fran (Tosh) Takenaka, Marion Motokado, Barbara (John) Konno, Nancy (Marvin) Keller, sister-in-law Margaret Kato, brother-in-law Tom Nakashimada; as well as many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband, Arnie; her father, Guntaro; her mother, Kikuye; her brother, Akira (Spud), brothers-in-law Joe Motokado, John Deshima, Kaney Ebisuzaki and her sisters, Yuri Deshima and Sumi Nakashimada. We would like to extend a very special thank-you to the wonderful nurses and care aids at the Gemstone Care Centre; there are not enough words to express our thanks and gratitude for the care, love and compassion you have shown to Mom. A heartfelt thank you for the help, love and support of friends and family who were always there during good times and bad – we couldn’t do it without you, love you all.
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Mr. Mitchell “Ike” McKinney passed away at Kamloops, BC on Saturday, March 14, 2015 aged 89 years.
Passed away after a courageous struggle with cancer on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the age of 49.
Ike will be lovingly remembered by his wife Rita, his daughters Janet (Cal); Judy; Pat (Gary); and his son Mitch (Hazel). Ike will be dearly missed by his sisters Evelyn and Peggy. Ike was also blessed with a large extended family made up of 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by 6 sisters: Ruth, Mabel, Veleda, Helen, Fay, Barb and 6 brothers: Richard, Jim, Harry, Leonard, Arnold and Roy. Ike was born and raised on a farm in Strome, Alberta. He was proud to have served in the Canadian Forces in 1944/45. He and Rita met in 1946 in Wavy Lake, Alberta – they fell in love and were married in 1947. He and Rita made their home in McBride, BC where Ike ran a successful gravel business, farmed, and celebrated with his life-long friends at the old McBride Hotel. In 1985, he and Rita moved to Kamloops to enjoy retirement and be closer to family. Ike was an artist, a horseman, a woodworker, an inventor and the kind of man that knew the real value of friends and family. Ike was renowned for ‘holding court’ at the kitchen table to regale his friends and family with stories and provocative statements to get a raucous debate going. A man of many titles – “Ike, Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa” – we will miss you so. A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 21 at 2:00 pm in the Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC.
The Memorial Service will be held on March 23, 2015 at 2:30 at the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Dr., with Reverend Yasuhiro Miyakawa officiating.
In lieu of flowers, and if friends or family desire, donations should be made to the charity of your choice.
In lieu of flowers or koden, memorial donations may be made to the Kamloops Buddhist Church or the Kamloops Hospice in memory of Mits.
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Retirement in 1994 did not slow him down – he became very involved in charity work – particularly with the Kamloops Lions clubs and he held every position more than once – all at a 100% participation level. He received the “Melvin Jones Fellow” award in 2008/2009. In his spare time, he loved to golf with his buddies: John, Koji, Tosh, Larry and many others. He also began piano lessons at age 70 with his wonderful teacher, Dan, and continued on till his passing. Oil painting was another interest and his paintings decorate the walls of many rooms at his home, and his childrens’. He was a kind, generous, caring man who believed in giving back to the community. He had an incredible sense of humour and was beloved by his family. He will be greatly missed. Joe went to be with his Lord on March 14, 2015. (Thank you Pastor Vern) We are incredibly grateful to friends and neighbours for their help and support through this difficult time. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses on 4N, the cancer clinic, and at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home. No service to be held at his request. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home. Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324 Condolences may be expressed to the family from: www.myalternatives.ca
A special thanks to her sister Jackie who was by her side for these final stages. Memorial service will be held on Friday, March 20, 2015 at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior, 399 Royal Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5L3 or Central Okanagan Hospice Association – Hospice House, 2035 Ethel Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 2Z6. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077
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ANNE RIVETT January 12, 1930 - March 10, 2015 Anne Rivett of Kamloops, BC, passed away on March 10, 2015 at 3:30 pm at the age of 85 years.
Joe Weeks, of Kamloops, BC, was born in Vancouver on June 19, 1930, along with his twin sister, Joyce (who passed away in 2014). He grew up on Vancouver Island in beautiful Nanaimo. He was hard-working and industrious, starting at the early age of 15 in the forest industry.
Along the way he had two children, Karen and Gordon. He did all the “Dad” things like coaching hockey, sharing his enjoyment of curling, and also encouraging a love of music (and putting up with an accordion and drums). His son and daughter also ended up working in the computer industry.
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After a term in the military (1947 – 1949 in the Lord Strathcona’s Horse), Joe met and married the love of his life, Audrey (Jones). They celebrated their 60th anniversary in 2014. An Instrument Mechanic by trade, Joe helped build many of the pulp mills in BC from Harmac (among others) on Vancouver Island, to Kamloops, to Kitimat, finally returning to settle in Kamloops in 1971. He eventually moved into the Maintenance Planning area at Weyerhaeuser where he developed an avid interest in computers and applications and all that they could do.
Survived by her loving husband Harold, son Joshua, siblings; Arlie (Mac), Gail (Jim), Val (Allan), Judy (Earl), Mike, Kim, Jen (Ken), Jackie and her son Tyson, Cathy (Wayne); mother-in-law Mary, brother-in-law Gerald (Linda), numerous nieces and nephews and extended family. Predeceased by her brothers Don and Chuck and parents Al and Alma.
She is survived by her loving children, Paul Rivett (Karen) of Toronto, Ontario, Karen SanCartier (David) of Kelowna, BC, Robert Rivett (Kathy) of Surrey, BC, Alan Rivett of Kamloops, BC.
On Tuesday, March 10, 2015 David passed away unexpectedly just one day before his 74th birthday. He is predeceased by his parents and his younger brother Stephen; survived by his brother Brent (Fran) and his nephew, Brad. Also left to mourn his passing are his house mates Bill, Alfred, Jim, and the staff at McBride Place Group Home. He had many friends from the day programs that he attended. He was a unique and very interesting man who touched many lives and definitely made a lasting impression on everyone who met him. David grew up in Ashcroft and lived there until 1990 when he moved to Kamloops to live at McBride Place Group Home. He moved to The Hamlets last summer. There will be a memorial service at Schoening’s Funeral Home on Monday March 30, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. Please join us as we celebrate his life.
She will be missed by her grandchildren Luke, Angela (Marlon), Crystal, Samantha (Craig), David, Matthew, Jessica, Roxanne, Andrew (Jennifer) and great-grandchildren Kya, Owen, Zaria and Brielle. Predeceased by her husband Paul Rivett Sr., her brother John Allen and her sisters Ann Unilowski and Marg Johnson. Anne Rivett was born Ann Unilowski of Roundhill, Alberta, on January 12, 1930 to Mike and Mary. Anne married Paul Rivett in the mid-1950’s in Edmonton, Alberta. They had two children, Paul Jr. and Karen. They then moved to Surrey, BC, where they had two more children, Robert and Alan. In 1970, the family moved to Kamloops, BC. Anne’s husband, Paul, passed away July 16, 2013. She has been in the Pinegrove nursing home for the last few years, where she had Alzheimer’s. Anne enjoyed gardening as one of her hobbies. She had worked at Sears, in the Garden Centre for many years and she was involved with the local Garden Club. Anne’s Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 11:00 am, in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Dr. Donations may be made in memory of Anne to the Alzheimer Society of BC, 300 - 828 West 8th Ave. Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E2 Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
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Riding Bliss, by Frank Dwyer, is on display at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre, as part of the Kamloops Photo Arts Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exhibit, Wild and Wet.
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or Bill Briggs, Close to Home is whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growing in his yard. For Barb Klie, however, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what she sees out her Aberdeen home window. Each member of the Kamloops Photo Arts Club follows the same guidelines, but tells different stories through the lens. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of fun to see what people come up with,â&#x20AC;? said Valerie Rampone, president of the club. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our themes are very cryptic.â&#x20AC;? When KTW visited the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weekly meeting, it
was holding a photography showcase. Each member contributes up to four photos based on the same theme. Briggs showed a mushroom and flowering crab tree while Klie interpreted the theme as a sunrise, sunset, lighting strikes over rolling hills and CN railway lights peering through thick fog. Images from other members paint a picture of the Tournament Capital: odd things found in various neighbourhoods, native wildlife and foliage, skiing at Sun Peaks, smoke in the valley, stray horses in Sun Rivers, the wheels of the old 2141 steam engine and a peacock at the Westsyde petting zoo. The images give insight into the people behind the
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camera, but also into technique. As each of the 30 or so members at the meeting takes a turn discussing their works, others ask questions and discussion ensues. They talk lenses, aperture and places to snap good photos. Briggs explained why he chose to compile four images to create a clean shot of the Old Courthouse on Seymour Street. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really tough because youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re almost always looking uphill,â&#x20AC;? he said. Rampone said the club â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a floating membership of about 80 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is an eclectic mix that includes professionals and beginners. While they differ in skill â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and camera preferences
KTW SPENDS AN EVENING WITH THE KAMLOOPS PHOTO ARTS CLUB.
Exhibit makes a splash Dave Snider knows viewing photography has changed. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to scroll past someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art these days or â&#x20AC;&#x153;likeâ&#x20AC;? it on Facebook. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you see them in print, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entirely different,â&#x20AC;? said Snider, vice president of the Kamloops Photo Arts Club. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s encouraging people to put down their smartphones and take a longer look at the Old Courthouse â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all are asked to share. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can learn from everybody,â&#x20AC;? Rampone said. The group began in 1982 and meets every week from September to June in the Henry Grube Centre.
Cultural Centre, 7 West Seymour St., where the club has works on display in the main gallery. The exhibit, entitled Wild and Wet, consists of 16 photographs by 16 photographers, all selected in advance by a jury. The theme was chosen based on member Norm Douganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photo, Hungry Chick, also part of the show. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jessica Wallace
Meetings involve technical workshops, special guests and monthly showcases. The club accepts members throughout the year including people of all ages
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esame Street played a big role in Jeff Pelletierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eventual career. So did The Muppet Show. Like many musicians, he was enthralled at an early age with the magic that comes from a musical instrument â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the kind of amazing notes from flutist James Galway serenading Big Bird and his friends or Jean-Pierre Rampal doing the same with some of the other Muppets. It led Pelletier into a similar career and, eventually, a move from his home in the U.S. to the University of British Columbia, where he completed a post-graduate degree in classical music â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and where he connected with several other similarly minded musicians who collectively became the Ventos Wind Quintet. The group, which includes Lauris Davis on the oboe, Mike Dowler on clarinet, Nick Anderson on horn and Elizabeth Mee on bassoon, performs
Ventos Wind Quintet is composed of Nick Anderson (left), Lauris Davis, Mike Dowler, Jeff Pelletier and Elizabeth Mee.
ON STAGE WHO: Ventos Wind Quintet WHEN: Saturday, March 21, 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Alumni Theatre in the Clock Tower Building at Thompson Rivers University TICKETS: From Kamloops Live box office, 1025 Lorne St., 250-374-5483 or kamloopslive.ca
with the Kamloops Symphony in the next instalment of its chamber-music series on Saturday,
March 21. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take the stage at Alumni Theatre in the Clock Tower Building at
Thompson Rivers University at 7:30 p.m. The program the quintet has chosen has special significance for some of them. Yankee Doodle Dandies includes several works by American composers. Pelletier, Davis and Dowler also hail from
the U.S. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a huge variety of great music to choose from,â&#x20AC;? Pelletier said. The group settled on works by William Mayer, Gunther Schuller, George Gershwin, Valerie Coleman, Edward MacDowell, Don
Haddad, Henry Cowell and Eric Ewanzen. Two of the pieces chosen particularly resonate with Pelletier â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Colemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acclaimed Afro-Cuban Concerto for Wind Quintet and Orchestra, which closes out the first set, and Ewanzenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roaring Fork Quintet for Wind Instruments, which wraps up the concert. Pelletier called the
Coleman work a tour de force and praised the Ewanzen work for its picturesque recreation of parts of the Rocky Mountains â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Maroon Creek, Snow Mass Lake and Buckskin Pass. From iconic composer Gershwin, the quintet has chosen Three Preludes, a work originally created for piano but redone for wind instruments.
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WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST TO TALK BIRDS, GRASSLANDS Songbirds don’t just provide a pretty soundtrack in the grasslands. At the Kamloops Naturalist Club’s monthly meeting, wildlife biologist Bill Harrower will explain how the birds help maintain a variety of ecosystems within grassland areas. Harrower has been studying the Lac du Bois Protected Area for his PhD in biology, looking at range of fauna and flora including insects and small mammals. The club meets tonight (March 19) at 7 p.m. at Heritage House in Riverside Park. Guests are welcome. For more information phone 250-5541285.
Markowsky in documentary
Michael Markowsky spent six years obsessed with an RCAF CF-18 Hornet fighter jet. It fuelled his art — paintings and sculpture — and it also intrigued film director Michael Peterson, who created a 25-minute documen-
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tary on Markowsky and the plane. The two men will be at the Kamloops Art Gallery tonight (March 19), for a screening of Markowsky Draws in a Fighter Plane. The event starts at 7 p.m. The artist is calling the KAG home these days, spending hours building an airplane sculpture there. That exhibition ends on March 21.
Art in the Park deadline
Kamloopsians who want to take part in the annual Art in the Park — and plan to put their works up for sale — have until Saturday, March 21, to get their submissions in to the Kamloops Arts Council.
Individual artists or artist collectives can find application forms online at kamloopsarts.ca. The event is held at Riverside Park alongside the annual Canada Day celebrations. Artists and collectives that don’t plan to sell their work do not have to apply until April 18.
Learn about plasma cutting
Kamloops Makershop is headed to Fastcut CNC for its latest workshop dedicated to plasma cutting. The two-hour workshop will include the basics of plasma cutting, preparing a 2D design for cutting and some tips and tricks.
Plasma cutting is used to cut steel and other metals. The workshop runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at FastCut CNC, 2841 Bowers Place, on Wednesday, March 25. Tickets are $5 and available only in advance. To purchase, visit kamloopsinnovation. ca/calendar.
Old Time Fiddlers, new show
Kelli Trottier brings her fiddling prowess to Kamloops on Sunday, March 29, to perform at the Hal Rogers Centre, 2025 Summit Dr. Performing with Trottier will be Mike Sanyshyn. The performance is being hosted by the Kamloops branch
of the B.C. Old Time Fiddlers’ Association, with doors opening at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 or $15 for association members. Children 12 and younger accompanied by an adult will be admitted for free. Tickets are available by calling 250-3762330 or 250-374-8454.
ZZ Top tribute at Double Tree
The next Reflections show hosted by Sabrina Weeks is on April 17 and April 18 — when the musical focus will be ZZ Top. Joining Weeks will be Renae Denis, Mike Hilliarad, Terry Strudwick and Ed Hilliard, with special guests planned to take the stage, as well. The concerts will be in the Coquihalla Ballroom at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, 339 St. Paul St. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the music starting at
8 p.m. There is also a special room rate for those who want to stay overnight. Tickets can be bought at the venue or online at sabrinaweeks. com/buy_tickets_ reflections_of_zz_top/.
Grants for music video creators
Telus is offering production grants and distribution opportunities to Western Canadian creators of music videos. To assist those interested in entering the second instalment of the program, a workshop will be held in Kelowna on April 8 at the Streaming Cafe, 596 Leon Ave., from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. To register, go online to eventbrite. ca and search out Storyhive. Ensure the location is Kelowna in the search engine. From April 6 to April 26, Telus will be accepting music-video
pitches. Twenty finalists will be selected and will receive $10,000 to create their videos. For more information, go online to storyhive.com.
Talking Climate Conversations
Vancouver Observer reporter and author Carrie Saxifrage will be at Chapters Bookstore, 1395 Hillside Dr., on April 1 at 7 p.m. to promote her book The Big Swim: A Book for Climate Conversations. She is being sponsored by Kamloops 350, an organization focused on environmental issues. Saxifrage writes about how personal growth is affected by inner tensions and threats to the biosphere. A collection of stories, some of the chapters talk about hiking alone in the wilderness, swimming for hours in cold water and finding personal satisfaction with lower environmental impacts.
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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 qualified retail customers in BC Cadillac Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. *2,650/$2,500 AWD bonus is a manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) available on the purchase, lease or finance of a new 2015 model year SRX AWD/FWD delivered in Canada between March 3 and March 31, 2015. $2,000 AWD bonus is a manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) available on the purchase, lease or finance of a new 2015 model year ATS Coupe/Sedan AWD/RWD, CTS Sedan AWD/RWD, and XTS AWD/RWD delivered in Canada between March 3 and March 31, 2015. ** Lease based on a purchase price of $35,117/$39,537(including $2,000/$2,500 AWD Bonus, and $893/$893 Owner’s Bonus) for a 2015 Cadillac ATS Sedan (RWD 1SA)/ SRX Crossover (FWD 1SA). Bi-weekly payment is $148/$198 for 36/48 months at 0.9%/0.9% APR and includes Freight and Air Tax, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometers limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $2,300/$2,700 down payment is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment/trade. Total obligation is $13,838/$23,379, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $22,046/$17,172. 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. ‡‡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 March 3, 2015 and March 31, 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 March 3, 2015 to March 31, 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. ^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). VWhichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details† 4-years/80,000km no-charge scheduled maintenance. Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.
Call Smith Chevrolet Cadillac at 250-372-2551, or visit us at 950 Notre Dame Drive, Kamloops. [License #11184]
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Welcome Michael! Jubilee RV
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Michael comes to Jubilee with 34 years of sales experience and looks forward to helping you into an RV from Jubilee!
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Surrey. When I set out, the screen display showed that I could drive emission-free for 146 kilometres. Now, I could have taken off like an F1 racecar and street raced all the way because electric power offers instant tire squealing torque if you press the pedal to the metal. But that’s not me. Spurred by my ecofriendly driving the previous day, the clever car had decided earlier in the day I could do 146 kilometres on a full charge. Not boasting, but that’s easily more than 20 kilometres better than the average driver can expect to achieve. Okay, maybe my head is swelling. The big 1-4-6 winked at me. See I HAD, page B8
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Welcome Les!
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is excited to have
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join their Sales Team! Les has an extensive sales background and invites all his friends, family and former customers to come visit him today. Let Les find the perfect RV for you and your clubs!
Call Les today at 250-371-7714! Parts • Service • Sales
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Driveway Canada’s Keith Morgan took a spin in the all-electric Nissan LEAF and found the car exceeded expectations in efficiency.
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Visit HyundaiCanada.com for details on our entire line-up! 5-year/100,000 km Comprehensive Limited Warranty†† 5-year/100,000 km Powertrain Warranty 5-year/100,000 km Emission Warranty
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®/™The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. ‡Dealer Invoice Price of $14,558/$16,275/$23,286/$27,381/$30,315 available on all new 2015 Accent 5-Door L 6-speed Manual/Elantra L 6-speed Manual/Tucson GL FWD Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/Santa Fe XL FWD models and includes price adjustments of $636/$719/$473/$1,313/$,1,479. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595/$1,595/$1,760/ $1,795/$1,795. Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees and applicable taxes. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E. and a full tank of gas. *The customer prices are those reflected on the dealer invoice from Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. The dealer invoice price includes a holdback amount for which the dealer is subsequently reimbursed by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. ΩPrice adjustments of up to $636/$719/$473/$1,313/$1,479 available on all new 2015 Accent 5-Door L Manual/Elantra Sedan L Manual/Tucson GL FWD Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/Santa Fe XL FWD models. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. ◊Leasing offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2015 Accent 5-Door L 6-speed Manual/Elantra L 6-speed Manual/Tucson GL FWD Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/Santa Fe XL FWD with an annual lease rate of 0%/0%/0.9%/1.9%/2.99%. Biweekly lease payment of $70/$78/$114/$150/$170 for a 60-month walk-away lease. Down Payment of $0 and first monthly payment required. Total lease obligation is $9,100/$10,140/ $14,820/$19,500/$22,100. Lease offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,595/$1,595/$1,760/$1,795/$1,795. Lease offer excludes registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees and applicable taxes $0 security deposit on all models. 20,000 km allowance per year applies. Additional charge of $0.12/km. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2015 Accent 5-Door L 6-speed Manual/Elantra L 6-speed Manual/Tucson GL FWD Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/ Santa Fe XL FWD with an annual finance rate of 0% for 96/96/84/84/84 months. Weekly payments are $35/$39/$57/$75/$85. $0/$0/$2,500/$250/$0 down payment required. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,595/ $1,595/$1,760/$1,795/$1,795. Finance offers exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees and applicable taxes Financing example: 2015 Accent 5-Door L 6-speed Manual for $14,558 at 0% per annum equals $35 weekly for 96 months for a total obligation of $14,558. $0 down payment required. Cash price is $14,558. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,595. Finance example excludes registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees and applicable taxes ʕPrices of models shown: 2015 Accent GLS Auto/Elantra Limited/Tucson Limited AWD/Santa Fe Sport Limited AWD/Santa Fe XL Limited AWD are $21,144/$26,794/$35,759/$41,444/$45,094. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595/ $1,595/$1,760/$1,795/$1,795, levies and all applicable charges. Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. ʈFuel consumption for new 2015 Accent GLS (HWY 6.3L/100KM; City 8.9L/100KM); 2015 Elantra Limited (HWY 6.7L/100KM; City 9.7L/100KM); 2015 Tucson Limited AWD (HWY 9.3L/100KM; City 11.6L/100KM);2015 Santa Fe Sport Limited AWD (HWY 9.8L/100KM; City 12.9L/100KM); 2015 Santa Fe XL Limited AWD (HWY 9.7L/100 KM; City 13.0L/100 KM); are based on Manufacturer Testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. ∆The Hyundai Accent/Elantra received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among small/compact cars in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality Study SM (IQS). Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Propriety study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. ʆGovernment 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ‡†ʕΩ*Offers available for a limited time and subject to change or cancellation without notice. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. Visit www.hyundaicanada.com or see dealer for complete details. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.
THURSDAY, March 19, 2015
I threw the stick into ECO mode and, with two flicks of the wrist, pushed it into the enhanced B-mode,
It would have been no great surprise if car designer Alfonso Albaisa had become a designer of stationary objects — you know, buildings. The Infiniti executive design director fell in love with design as a young boy living in Miami, Florida. As he recalls his childhood, he said he didn’t live in the beachy part of Miami that might come to mind when thinking about the city. Albaisa’s father was a building architect and so, as a youngster, the budding designer spent a lot of time at the office. “I’d sit in the entrance of my dad’s office playing with the little buildings and models,” he said. Then one day, sitting on the steps of his father’s office, fate changed his life’s ambitions. It was then he heard and saw it for the first time. “One day, I was seven or eight, I heard a rumbling and it pulled into the office,” Albaisa said. “It was an E-Type Jag convertible. And that really changed it for me . . . “It was just so beautiful. Because this was the early ‘70s. Miami wasn’t Justin Bieber going down the street in a Lamborghini. “You never saw these kinds of cars, so it was shocking for me, that a car could be so beautiful . . . And then I started drawing cars.” From then on, he knew designing vehicles would be in his future. Then again, that wasn’t without exploration into other mediums of design.
— Driveway Canada which puts the braking power regeneration into overdrive, so to speak. I glided silently down
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posted speed limit and, 40 minutes later, pulled into HQ. The display flashed 126.
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WORRY FREE †
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AVAILABLE FEATURES INCLUDE: • Class-Exclusive Driver Selectable Modes (2WD Lock, 4WD Lock, Auto) • Class-Exclusive Around View ® Monitor
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X Lease payments of $60/$88/$57 on the 2015 Rogue/2015 Pathfinder/2015 Juke® must be made on a monthly basis and cannot be made weekly. Weekly lease payments are for advertising purposes only. ±The $750/$1,000/$1,000 additional discount offer is valid on the purchase financing or lease (at inception) of select new 2015 Juke/2015 Rogue/2015 Pathfinder. $750/$1,000/$1,000 is comprised of $500/$750/$750 NCF cash and $250/$250/$250 deaelr participation. Offer valid March 11-31, 2015. Offer is based on stackable trading dollars. Offer is available to eligible customers for a limited time on approved credit only. The discount will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. Applicable to Nissan Canada Finance (NCF) contracts only through subvented NCF finance, lease or NCF standard finance rates. Not combinable with fleet discounts and not applicable to cash purchase buyers. Offer not eligible for program protection. Certain conditions apply. †Offer is administered by Nissan Canada Extended Services Inc. (NCESI) and applies to any new 2015 Micra/Versa Note/Sentra/Altima/Juke/Rogue/Pathfinder models (each, an “Eligible Model”) leased and registered through Nissan Canada Financial Services Inc., on approved credit, between March 3 – March 31, 2015 from an authorized Nissan retailer in Canada. Eligible only on leases through NCF with subvented rates. Offer recipient will be entitled to receive a maximum of six (6) service visits (each, a “Service Visit”) for the Eligible Vehicle – where each Service Visit consists of one (1) oil change (using conventional 5W30 motor oil) and one (1) tire rotation service (each, an “Eligible Service”). All Eligible Services will be conducted in strict accordance with the Oil Change and Tire Rotation Plan outline in the Agreement Booklet for the Eligible Vehicle. The service period (“Service Period”) will commence on the lease transaction date (“Transaction Date”) and will expire on the earlier of: (i) the date on which the maximum number of Service Visits has been reached; (ii) 36 months from the Transaction Date; or (iii) when the Eligible Vehicle has reached 48,000 kilometers. All Eligible Services must be completed during the Service Period, otherwise they will be forfeited. The Offer may be upgraded to use premium oil at the recipient’s expense. The Eligible Services are not designed to meet all requirements and specifications necessary to maintain the Eligible Vehicle. To see the complete list of maintenance necessary, please refer to the Service Maintenance Guide. Any additional services required are not covered by the Offer and are the sole responsibility and cost of the recipient. Offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain offers NCESI reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. Ask your retailer for details. ≠Representative semi-monthly lease offer based on any new 2015 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG15 AA00)/2015 Pathfinder S V6 4x2 (5XRG15 AA00) CVT transmission/2015 Juke SV FWD M6 (N5RT55 AA00). 1.99%/2.9%/3.49% lease APR for a 60/60/60 month term equals monthly payments of $258/$382/$249 with $0/$0/$0 down payment, and $0/$0/$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 $15,491/$22,914/$14,941. This offer is only valid from March 3 - 31, 2015. $500/$1,500 NCF lease cash appplicated only on the 2015 PathfinderS V6 4x2 (5XRG15 AA00) CVT transmission/2015 Juke SV FWD M6 (N5RT55 AA00). Conditions apply. X $31,748 Selling Price for a new 2015 Murano S FWD CVT (LXRG15 NA00). Conditions apply. **MSRP starting from $29,998 for a 2015 Nissan Murano S FWD (LXRG15 NA00) excluding Freight and PDE charges and specific duties of new tires. V Models shown $36,348/$48,368/$31,873/$45,248 Selling Price for a new 2015 Rogue SL AWD Premium (Y6DG15 BK00)/2015 Pathfinder Platinum (5XEG15 AA00)/2015 Juke® SL AWD (N5XT15 AA00)/2015 Murano Platinum AWD (LXEG15 TE00). $1,000 Bonus Cash not included on model shown. *X±≠VFreight and PDE charges ($1,750/$1,720/$1,695/$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 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 March 3 - 31, 2015. °Based on full-line brands (those selling both cars and trucks) on a rolling 12 month year over year retail sales volume basis. *Ward’s Large Cross/Utility Market Segmentation. MY15 Pathfinder vs. 2015 and 2014 Large Cross/Utility Class. Offers subject to change, continuation or cancellation without notice. Offers have no cash alternative value. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©1998-2015 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc.
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PRAIRIECOAST Equipment, a John Deere dealership, requires a Parts Counter Salesperson to join our team in Kamloops. We offer comprehensive benefits, RRSP’s, employee incentives, home every night. Quote reference no.: PCKA31115. Send resume by: E-mail: fjohnstone@pcequip.ca Fax: 604-557-7094
Resident Manager required for medium size apartment complex. Handyman skills an asset. Salary based on experience. Please fax resumé to 1250-832-9732.
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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF S.D. NO. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap)
QT- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning School District No. 83 invites applications for the following position QUALIFIED TRADES PERSON – HVAC; this is a temporary position. Job Summary: Provide mechanical services in the areas of maintenance and renovation to physical plant equipment and facility systems as they relate to ventilation, heating and air conditioning. For further information on how to apply for this position, please visit the www.makeafuture.ca for a detailed job description. The deadline for application is Friday, April 10, 2015. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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March 20-22 • April 10-12
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Store Manager at TCC Seeking manager at the Swim & Fitness Shop in the TCC. Responsible for customer service & store operations while working with head office. Experience in retail/management is preferred, knowledge of aquatics and selling intimate apparel/swimwear are assets. Competitive wages, excellent benefits. Forward resumes to info@team-aquatic.com
Job wanted by Computer Programmer-Analyst /Office Worker/Tutor Detail oriented, organized, problem-solver, extremely computer literate. Strong proofreading, editing, technical writing, public speaking skills. Can teach practically anything I know. IT work preferred but any job using problem-solving skills could be a good match. Gene Wirchenko 250-8281474. genew@telus.net
ADVERTISING Consultants: Our company is always looking for great sales representatives to add to our team. Our business requires a highly organized individual with ability to multi-task in a fun, fastpaced team environment. Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required. Excellent communication skills, valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are necessary. If you have a passion for the advertising business, are creative and thrive on challenges, we want to hear from you. Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to:khall@aberdeenpublishing.com We thank all applicants; only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
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Hospitality Chef - Kitchen Manager. Fulltime. Min. of 2 years experience cooking Authentic, Mexican, Central American Cuisine. Must know how to make Pupusas and Tortillas. Spanish and English are a requirement. Wages negotiable. Send resume to: quilaskamloops@ gmail.com
Work Wanted HOME & YARD HANDYMAN If you need it done, Give us a call ! Steve 250-320-7774.
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Medical/Dental Pure Dental is looking for a part time experienced dental receptionist for our dental clinic. Candidate must have excellent customer service skills, organized and be proficient with dental insurance, knowledge of dental programs as well as working in a fast paced environment. Only those candidates that meet the criteria will be contacted for an interview. We thank you for your interest in our posting. Email: margaret.puredental @telus.net or fax 250-3743256
IN FIND IT THE CLASSIFIEDS
Mind Body Spirit Relax and unwind with a full body massage for appointment couples welcome (250) 682-1802
Career Opportunities
LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars 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
Carpentry/ Woodwork
Kal Tire is seeking a motivated, well rounded professional to join our ,nformation 6erviFes ,6 Team Eased in our 9ernon 2f¿Fe TKe :indows 6\stems $dministrator is part of tKe (nterprise ,nfrastruFture (, team tKat is responsiEle for tKe design and implementation of :indows s\stem solutions TKis position is e[peFted to work on projeFts, wKiFK ma\ inFlude evolving e[isting s\stems or implementing new teFKnolog\ TKis position is also responsiEle for performing anal\tiFal, teFKniFal and support work in tKe planning, implementation doFumentation and administration of all :indows sever appliFations and Kardware ,n addition, tKis position performs da\ to da\ operational tasks suFK as proaFtive maintenanFe, management, monitoring performance, incident and problem management, security, and backup and recovery across tKe :indows infrastructure
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Fitness/Exercise WE will pay you to exercise! Deliver Kamloops This Week Only 3 issues a week!
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Kal Tire welcomes your interest in tKe Windows Systems Administrator opportunity ,nterested applicants are reTuested to submit tKeir resume to careers@kaltire.com indicating Windows Systems Administrator and Job ID# 2010 in the subject line. :e tKank all applicants for tKeir interest only tKose under consideration will be contacted
Only $150/month
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Plumbing
WE DO ALL TYPES OF
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REGISTERED Polled Hereford yearling bulls, top bloodlines. For more information go to our website www.kootenayph.com or call Ed 250-365-3270 or Murray 604-582-3499
Pets Animals sold as “purebred stock” must be registrable in compliance with the Canadian Pedigree Act. BICHON/HAVANESE X puppies, vet checked, 1st set of shots, delivery available. (250)804-6848. Ready to go.
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The ideal candidate must have exceptional time management and communication skills. Applicant must have strong computer skills along with proven customer service and interpersonal skills. We offer a flexible work environment, competitive salary with company health benefits and continued learning support. This opportunity is available immediately. If you can see yourself as part of our dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume and covering letter to annetteh@columbiaproperty.ca
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Bell Satellite Dish, HD Receiver 6131 & remote, 6 months old, $200/obo. 250-371-7339. Brand new Vermont Casting Sig Series BBQ Paid $1300 asking $400 (250) 879-0660 MISC4Sale: Camperette $300, Oak Table Chairs-$400, 2-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg. Nordic Track Walk Fit Treadmill Self powered with arm exerciser poles like new $325obo (250) 578-7449 Panasonic Microwave Convection Oven. $35. 250-3761098. Solid oak table $97, China Cabinet $119 Kitchen cabinet set $395 (250) 299-6477 Victor Welder 100 complete cutting and welding exc cond $150obo (250) 573-3972
*some restrictions apply
Livestock
SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR
- Regular & Screened Sizes -
REIMER’S FARM SERVICES
250-260-0110
We thank all of those who apply however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
A healthy local economy depends on you
389cc air cooled gasoline engine, elec&hand start. Never used. $750. 778-257-2471.
7pc Patio Set. 1-glass table, 6 beige chairs. 1 yr. old. Like New. $150. 250-374-7096.
for only $46.81/week, we will place your classified ad into Kamloops, Vernon & Salmon Arm.
453 Victoria Street West hr@crafsmancollision.com
This position provides administrative support within our residential department. Duties include processing lease applications, maintaining client database, filing applicable legal documentation and detailed organization of all paperwork. This position also provides relief to the office receptionist.
1-set of Nokian Winters on rims 235/75/R16. Used one season. Regular price new $1200 selling for $600. Call 250-851-1304.
TRI-CITY SPECIAL!
Do you have an item for sale under $750?
to complement our growing portfolio.
Misc. for Sale 1-set of Michelin Winters 235/70R16 on 5-bolt steel rims. $350. 250-554-1830.
4-215/60 R16 Winter tires on rims was on a 2005 Ford Taurus $200 (250) 314-1019
Must be Ticketed. Apply in person or email.
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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
PETS For Sale?
Merchandise for Sale
Residential Property Manager Assistant
P: 250-372-8811 F: 250-828-6697 E: dnelson@eppcatesoien.com
Livestock 12 young Angus bred cows $3,000.; 1-250-546-9766.
*some restrictions apply.
Epp Cates Oien is a mid-sized, full-service law firm located in Kamloops, BC providing quality legal services to clients throughout BC’s beautiful Interior region. We are currently seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant.
Contact Information: %BQIBOF /FMTPO "ENJOJTUSBUPS Epp Cates Oien 300-125 Fourth Avenue ,BNMPPQT #$ 7 $ /
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Columbia Property Management Ltd
The successful candidate will enjoy our small but friendly and supportive work environment. If you are interested in this position, please send your resume and cover letter outlining details of your work experience and compensation expectations by April 3rd at 4:30 pm. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those invited for an interview will be contacted regarding this position.
Heavy Duty Machinery
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Oak China Cabinet. $500/obo. Armoire. $500/obo. Good cond. 250-672-9408 (McLure).
WEST END CEDARS. Cedar hedge maintenance, trimming, topping & removal and gutter cleaning too. Lorne 574-5816
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Furniture Dining room table & hutch/6chairs. $200/obo 250319-5258.
EDEN LANDSCAPE Pruning, hedging, low maintenance artistic yard design and installation. 250-376-6439 (cell) 250-320-9001
Garden & Lawn
Developers / Landscapers / Homeowners Colorado Blue & Green Spruce & Pine. 30” - B &B 2M to 4M - $60 to $160. Field grown @ McLure. Choose now, P/U anytime. Digging May 1st. Call 250-819-9712 or 250-672-9712
Firewood/Fuel ALL SEASON FIREWOOD. For delivery birch, fir & pine. Stock up now. Campfire wood. (250)377-3457.
250-377-3457
Run your 1x1 semi display classified in every issue of Kamloops This Week
Computer Equipment WANTED! Newer MacBook Pro or MacBook Air 250-3711333
For all Deliveries & Dump Runs. Extra large dump trailers for rent. Dump Truck Long and Short Hauls!!
YOUR BUSINESS HERE
Grassbusters Lawn and Yard Care is now booking for the 2015 season. Call us today to book your free quote! 250319-9340.
Stucco/Siding
RICKS’S SMALL HAUL
JOURNEYMAN Carpenter All Renovations Call for quote. No job too small. (250) 571-6997
Landscaping
WINDOWS SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
Handypersons
VALLEYVIEW Sat & Sun, March 21/22. 10am-4pm. 1635 Chicadee Road. On going thru week. Books & shelves, tools, kitchen, dining table w/6-chairs, desk, many $1.00 items.
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Apt/Condo for Rent Northland Apartments Student/Bachelor Suites Furnished/Utilities Incl’d Starting @ $850 per month
ROLL ENDS AVAILABLE $5-$10/ ROLL 1365 B Dalhousie Drive Kamloops BC call for availability 250-374-7467
Misc. Wanted BUYING USED JEWELRY. Call 250-864-3521. Thank you I’m searching for old fifty cent pieces! 250-864-3521 I want to buy the coins from your safety deposit box or safe! Todd - 250-864-3521 Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030 Local PURCHASING scrap gold & old Canadian & American coin collections. 250-548-3670 Wanted to buy Colt Saur 300 Weathrby Magnum (250) 5735765
Sporting Goods Wanted to buy Colt Saur 300 Weathrby Magnum (250) 5735765
Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale
Business for Sale COIN-OP BUSINESS FOR SALE. Pool tables, juke boxes, digital music systems, & various games. All coin operated All on Locations Revenue producing Okanagan & Area. Serious Inquires only waitingtretire@gmail.com Asking $55,000.00
For Sale By Owner BY OWNER $55.00 Special! Call or email for more info:
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Houses For Sale
Kokanee Court Best pricing for New Homes in Kamloops Bi-weekly payment from
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Land and Home Ownership
NO PAD RENT 7510 Dallas Drive, Kamloops, BC
250-573-2278
eaglehomes.ca/listings 07 Mobile Westsyde 2bd 2bth a/c, carport $169,995. kennysam212@gmail.com (250) 319-5760
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent
THOMPSON VILLA APARTMENTS 1 Bedroom Apartments $785 - 910
Downtown 250-314-1135 North Shore 250-376-1427
NORTH SHORE
1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Clean quiet buildings. Reasonable Rental Rates Utilities not included
CALL 250-682-2293 250-682-0312
Sahali 2 bdrm apartment completely renovated, $1100/mo. 250-579-8428
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 Bdrms, starting at $850. Onsite Management. 828-1711.
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2BDRM a/c, patio, n/p ref required heat and hot water incl (250) 376-1485. 55+ building pet ok North Shore Lrg 2bdrm avail now ref req 250-299-3883. 55+, independent, community living, 925 sq ft luxury suite. $1950 mo. Activities, entertainment included. 250-8198419 or 778-470-8315
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Acacia Tower
BEST LANDLORD IN TOWN Looking for Tenants, Victoria Street. Different size spaces available. Gross lease rate. To View Call 250-374-2828.
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. 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
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
1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Adult Oriented No Pets / No Smoking Elevators / Dishwashers Common Laundry Starting @ $800 per month
2 Bedroom Condos Juniper, 1-2 bathrooms Hot Water Heat Included. $1,000 + Hydro Sunden Management Ltd (250) 376-0062
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Landmark 1, 2bd, 2bath +den, 1291sq/ft, new furnished show suite, view, $1700, +hydro April 1, N/S/P. 250-319-1946
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
BC Best Buy Classified’s
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Commercial/ Industrial
MOTIVATED TO LEASE 4,000 sq/ft. IDEAL office space. Central main floor downtown location. Must lease - willing to negotiate Fair Rate. Call 250-374-2828 to view. Warehouse space, 3000 sq. ft., available immediately! This great 3000 sq. ft. space is located on Briar Ave., behind Heavy Metal Gym. One bay door, lots of room! Excellent location, what a great price at ONLY $1200/month + shared utilities with the gym. Reception area, bathroom, bay door, large heated space. Triple net lease - 6 month lease preferred, then month to month afterwards. Please Call/text to view (250) 571-3567
Duplex / 4 Plex Westsyde 1/2 duplex 4 bdrms, 1 bath n/s/p $1100/mo Avail Apr. 1st 250-573-4966
Mobile Homes & Pads Dallas, 3bdrms, newly renovated. N/S. Will consider owner financing. $1100. 851-5656
Homes for Rent Looking for a Rental in Kamloops or Logan Lake?
Recreation �SHUSWAP LAKE!� VACATION RENTAL
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 Room men only. Avail Immed, furn,w/d.s/f,tv,sitting rm util incl near Safeway $400 554-1244 Valleyview bsmt bdrm QUIET NON-smoking, working person. $425 +DD+refs 828-1681
RV Pads
Shared Accommodation Basement suite senior male util, internet/cable w/d, a/c, incl in quiet clean owner occupied home $450 n/s, n/p 376-7484/ 250-320-7707 Avail April 1st Looking for roommate to share mobile in Westsyde. N/S. $550/mo. 250-579-2600. Male seeking roommate Westsyde Furn. Close to bus $550/mo util incl. Avail April 1st. Call 250-579-2480. 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
TOWNHOUSES Best Value In Town
NORTH SHORE *Bright, clean & Spacious 2&3 bedrooms *Big storage rooms *Laundry Facilities *Close to park, shopping & bus stop PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED
318-4321
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Transportation
Antiques / Classics Auto Accessories/Parts
We’re at the heart of things™
02 Olds Aroura loaded just passed inspection, need to sell $3500obo (250) 554-0580
4 205/65R-15 All season tires. Nice shape. $250/obo. 250579-8101. 4 Bridgestone Winters on BMW Rims 185/70R14 used one season. $400. 374-5251.
Recreational/Sale
Scrap Car Removal
26’ Champion motorhome, 440 motor. reno’d ($3000/receipts) $2675/obo. 778-4721547
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.
94 ATV Yamaha Kodiak 400 w/snow blade $2500 obo (250) 955-0605
NEW LEER Truck Canopy. 82”x70”. White. $500, Call: 250-314-0072, 250-318-9851
Trucks - Logging
Run until sold
New Price $56.00+tax
1986 BMW Coupe 325i. 6cyl. 5spd. Looks good, runs good. Extras. $3,600. 250374-5251. 1990 Olds Sierra. Auto, V-6, 4dr. 90,000kms. Good shape. $800/obo. 778-220-4737. 1997 Sebring Convertible, loaded, runs great, must sell $1100 250-579-8166
Do you have a vehicle, boat, rv, or trailer to sell? With our Run til sold specials you pay one flat rate and we will run your ad until your vehicle sells.* • $56.00 (boxed ad with photo) • $35.00 (regular 3 line ad)
Call: 250-371-4949
1992 GMC Dump Truck 366 V8 on propane, 5spd manual tranny, hyd brakes. Incl inbox hyd sander and 10’ snow blade. Clean title $12,000 obo 250-574-2766 or 250-376-1872
*Some conditions & restrictions apply. Private party only (no businesses).
Truck and Trailer combo 2010 Ford F150 quad cab 4x4 only 18,000km w/2008 24ft Aerolite travel trailer w/slide both as new w/extras illness forces sale $40,000 (250) 679-3889
Boats
Scrap Car Removal
17ft. Grumman Aluminum Canoe. 3 paddles & accessories. $1200. Call 250-377-3686. 1996 Seadoo, 5-seater jet boat & trailer. New motor & impellars, many extras. Excellent shape. $6,800. 250-672-9887. 2007 Sea Doo Speed Boat, 4 Seater.$15,000obo Call 250320-5194 (after 6pm)or lv msg
2005 Chrysler 300 V-6 3.5L., auto. 177000kms. Very clean, well maintained, nonsmoking. All season and winters. $5495/obo. 250376-2463. 2007 Corolla CE 153,000kms. 1.8L, 4-cyl, 5-spd, loaded. AC. $8,100. 250-374-1531. 2010 Chev Malibu, 4 dr sedan sunroof remote starter 138000 kms $10,500. 250-819-0227
Adult
Snowmobiles
Escorts
1997 Yamaha Mountain lite Phazer 480 STA long track. 4129kms. $2,500. 573-5454.
Hot Sexy Asian girl 23 years old 5’4” 36C 120lbs, Pretty, friendly and sweet. No rush 778-220-5372
Sport Utility Vehicle 1981 GMC Suburban 4X4. Re-built motor/trans. Good shape. $2,900. 250-828-1808. Jeep YJ 4x4 1987 restored, 6cyl 5sp, lifted, 33”tires on Eagle Rims, 10,000 lb Winch, over $15,000 invested asking $12000 (250) 828-0931
2010 Chrysler Sebring Ltd. Heated leather seats, sat radio & TV, sunroof, loaded. 26,000kms. $12,000. 250372-8754. 97 Camaro Z28 350 6spd 120,000km black loaded $9,000obo (250) 319-7058
RUN UNTIL SOLD ONLY $35.00(plus Tax) (250)371-4949 *some restrictions apply call for details
Recreational/Sale 1991 27ft. 5th-Wheel. Fully loaded, like new. Everything incld. Shower, toilet never used. $8,000/obo. 250-5799029.
Trucks & Vans 1991 Dodge 2WD Cummins diesel. 200,000kms. Great shape. $4500/obo. 376-7397. 1994 Mazda pickup 6 cyl 2wd manual, canopy winters 244,000km $2050. 374-7708 1996 Dodge half-ton ext cab 4x4. Good shape. $4900/obo. 250-828-1808. 1996 GMC Suburban good shape runs great $3200obo Call (250) 571-2107 1998 Ford E350 cube van 16’box w/ramp V10 gas with auto tran $5600 250-459-2275 2005 Dodge 1500 Truck. 5.7L Hemi, canopy, new winters, good summers only 121,000 kms. $7,100. 250-819-8933. Fishing Truck 89 Ford Lariat F150 2-wd 173,000km V8-302 auto with canopy & boat loader asking $3000 250-376-4761
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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Cars - Domestic
Suites, Lower 1bdrm Brock. $750/mo. plus dd. Incl util. W/D. Private ent. N/S, no parties. Ref req. Pet friendly. 250-571-3553 1bdrm NShore util incl cab, wifi, near bus and mall prt ent. n/s, n/p $800 (250) 320-2486 1BDRM South Shore remodeled priv prking W/D N/S N/P $900 Avail Now. 579-2066 2bdrm large basement suite 1825 Tranquille. n/s, n/p, insuite laundry. $1000 per month call (250) 371-4801 Lower Sahali 1bdrm bsmt suite. $650/mo. +util. N/S, N/P. 250-372-0094/ 778-545-0091. N/Shore 2bdrm full daylight bsmnt suite. Newly reno’d. N/S, N/P. $875 +half util’s. Lvg Msg. 250-376-3854. Spacious new 2bdrm suite Batchelor area furn or un/furn 5appl view all util f/p, n/s, n/p $1299 avail now 571-2806 Welcoming Cumfy 1bedroom. Close to University, Hospital. Student or quiet person. Excellent Location. $495-$725 ns/np. Call (250) 299-6477
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Lower Sahali 5 bdrm $2200 near TRU & hospital, n/s + util 250-819-3338.
Set of Goodyear Ultra Winters. P205/55-R16 on 5 stud rim will fit Mazda 3. $500. 851-0504.
RV sites, winterized, in town. North Shore, fully serviced, incl cable, coin lndy, starting @ $525/mo plus power. 250376-1421
1967 Ford Falcon Futura St.6 Auto 2dr all original runs good, $6000 obo (250) 376-5722
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Misc. for Sale
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1993 31ft. Bounder. Exc. cond. Must See. 87,000miles. Generator. Exec tires. Awning/screens. Repainted, satellite, sleeps/6. 454 eng. Hitch/tow pkg. New MW/fridge. $16,900. 250-376-8471. 1994 19’ Travelaire 5th Wheel. Exec. cond. Includes hitch, canopy. $3500/obo. 554-0333. 1995 Jayco Trailer 30ft. No slide-outs. Good shape. $7500/obo. 250-851-0264. 2003 Mallard Lite 25ft. Trailer comes with hitch. Great shape. $6800/obo. 376-7397. 2004 Citation 5th Wheel. 2-slides, loaded, mint cond. $20,500. Kevin 250-828-2030 2005, 38’ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6 winter pkg, fully loaded, $16,900. 250-376-1655.
2005 Rockwood 28ft. 5th Wheel. 11ft. slide-out. Sat radio & TV. Very clean. $12,500. 250-372-8754. 2011 8’7” Lance Camper. Fully equipped, used 4x. Asking $17,500. 250-573-3814.
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250-371-4949 Boats
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Canbar Marine 14 f.t. Aluminum Fishing Boat with Trailer & Honda 9.9HP Motor
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THURSDAY, March 19, 2015
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ALL-NEW CHEVY COLORADO 2015 Motor Trend Truck of the Year®
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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase, lease and finance of a 2015 Silverado 1500 Double Cab 1WT (G80/B30/H2R) equipped as described. Freight ($1,695) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. ‡ Based on Vincentric 2014 Model Level Analysis of full-size pickups in the Canadian retail market. ‡‡ The Chevrolet Silverado HD received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among large heavy-duty pickups in the proprietary J.D. Power U.S. 2014 Initial Quality Study.SM Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. * $10,000 is a combined total credit consisting of a $4,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2015 Silverado Light Duty Double Cab, $1,000 Owner Cash (tax inclusive), a $2,420 manufacturer to dealer Option Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive) for 2015 Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty (1500) Double Cab 1LT equipped with a True North Edition and a $2,080 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) on Silverado Light Duty (1500) Double Cab LS Chrome Edition, LT and LTZ, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $2,080 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. †† 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 Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between March 3rd – March 31st 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $500 credit available on Chevrolet Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Volt, Trax, Malibu (expect LS) ; $750 credit available on others Chevrolet vehicles (except Colorado 2SA, Camaro Z28, Malibu LS, Silverado Light Duty and Heavy Duty); $1000 credit available on all Chevrolet Silverado’s. 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. 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 Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between March 3rd – March 31st 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available on Chevrolet Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Volt, Trax, Malibu (expect LS); $1,500 credit available on other eligible Chevrolet vehicles (except Chevrolet Colorado 2SA, Camaro Z28, Malibu LS). 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. † MyLink functionality varies by model. Full functionality requires compatible Bluetooth® and smartphone, and USB connectivity for some devices. .**Lease based on a purchase price of $30,902/$33,857 (including $4,500/$3,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit, a $1,000/$1,000 manufacturer to dealer Option Package Discount Credit and a $893 Owner Cash) for a Silverado 1500 Double Cab 1WT (G80/B30/H2R) and Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 1WT (G80/B30/H2R).Bi-weekly payment is $135/$145 for 24 months at 0.0% APR, and includes Freight and Air Tax, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $2,250 down payment is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $9,271/$9,796, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $21,631/$24,061. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, registration, taxes, dealer fees and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may notbe 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.<> U.S. government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). + Based on wardsauto.com 2014 Large Pickup segment and latest competitive information available at time of posting. Excludes other GM vehicles. 5-year/160,000 kilometre Powertrain Limited Warranty, whichever comes first. See dealer for details. ~ 2015 Silverado 1500 with available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuel-consumption rating of 12.7 L/100 km combined (4x2) and 13.0 L/100 km combined (4x4). Fuel-consumption ratings based on GM testing in accordance with the new 2015 model-year Government of Canada approved test methods. Refer to vehicles.nrcan.gc.ca for details. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2014 Large Pickup segment and latest competitive information available. Competitive fuel-consumption ratings based on 2014 Natural Resources Canada’s Fuel Consumption Guide. Excludes other GM vehicles. ††† 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). OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After the trial period (if applicable), an active OnStar service plan is required. ^ The 2-Year Scheduled LOF Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2015 MY Chevrolet vehicle (excluding Spark EV) with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the Oil Life Monitoring System and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four lube-oil-filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. 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. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.
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