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CREWS SEE PROGRESS IN WILDFIRE FIGHT Wildfire Service credits improvements to Mother Nature and solid initial attack ADAM WILLIAMS STAFF REPORTER adam@kamloopsthisweek.com

Tuesday was a good day in the battle against B.C.’s exploding wildfire season. The BC Wildfire Service was battling 183 wildfires across the province when officials spoke to reporters on Wednesday afternoon. There have been 602 fires to date responsible for burning 78,000 hectares and causing roughly $53.5 million in damages. Twelve new starts were reported on Monday, according to Kevin Skrepnek, the chief fire information officer for the Provincial Wildfire Co-ordination Centre. “That is certainly a decrease from yesterday,” Skrepnek said of the overall number of active fires. The province was fighting 217 blazes on Tuesday. The improved situation was largely due to cooperating weather and a robust initial attack, Skrepnek said. “I think certainly yesterday was a good day, compared to what we’ve been seeing over the last week or so, in terms of the lower number of fires, the fact that the vast majority of our active fires didn’t see a lot of growth,” he said. “That was very much to do with the fact we were getting much milder weather as well. “I can’t emphasize enough the importance that weather is going to play over the next few weeks, in terms of how this situa-

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Volunteers Hanna Vandereijk (left) and Caroline Bouchard met for the first time Wednesday at the Kamloops Food Bank. They joined other volunteers in helping to empty a semi-truck full of supplies, sent by Fort McMurray residents to help wildfire victims in B.C. Bouchard is a local school teacher and Vandereijk is a recent arrival from Hope who will attend Thompson Rivers University in the fall.

tion unfolds.” On Tuesday, the wildfire service estimated 43,000 hectares of land had been burned since April 1. The jump to 78,000 hectares on Wednesday was due to more accurate mapping, not growth. Evacuation numbers across the province have remained relatively steady throughout the week.

Roughly 14,000 residents have been forced from their homes in B.C. “We just want to acknowledge the resilience of the people of British Columbia,” said Bob Turner of Emergency Management B.C., who was also on the conference call. “The consequences of the fire have been

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relatively stable over the last 24 hours.” Hot and dry conditions are expected to continue in the coming days, which could make the situation increasingly difficult for firefighters. Skrepnek said there is potential for aggressive weather, winds and lightning, moving forward.

Mail delivery resumes Canada Post has resumed mail delivery service in Kamloops after suspending it for one day on Tuesday. Canada Post issued a socalled red service alert on Tuesday, halting mail delivery due to poor air quality caused by forest fires, which continue to wreak havoc throughout the region. While the smoke cleared over Kamloops on Wednesday, Canada Post will further assess the situation going forward. “As you can appreciate, we will continue monitoring the conditions and respond accordingly,” said Canada Post spokesman Phil Legault in an emailed statement.

Expectations of challenging weather on Wednesday prompted an evacuation alert for the entire town of Williams Lake, which has a population of about 10,000, though actual conditions were not as unstable as initially predicted. Williams Lake evacuees would be moved to Prince George, should the road be open to the north at the time of an evacuation. See FIGHT, A5

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After the flames, health effects felt could in some communities, or if the smoke is particularly toxic, these are places we might want to look at, particularly people at higher risk of having health effects, leaving the communities.” Speaking in a subsequent press conference on Tuesday, Chris Mazurkewich, president and CEO of Interior Health, said a health centre in Alexis Creek, as well as hospitals in Ashcroft and 100 Mile House, have been closed. The emergency room is the only portion of Williams Lake’s Cariboo Memorial Hospital that remains open. More than 400 patients have been moved over the last three days. “We’ve never moved that many people,” Mazurkewich said, comparing 2017 to fire seasons in 2003 and 2004. “This is actually more difficult to deal with than those years.” Mazurkewich said there are capacity issues around the authority and in excess of 150 beds were moved, along with patients. Royal Inland Hospital and Kelowna General Hospital are both over-capacity and many patients have been moved to Prince George in Northern Health’s region. “We do have other situations we’re watching,” Mazurkewich said, referring specifically to the fire 10 kilometres northeast of Princeton. Twenty-one residents from an assistedliving complex in 100 Mile House have been among those relocated to Kamloops, where they are staying in a hotel. “I’m quite honoured and proud of how people have responded,” Mazurkewich said. “We’re hoping this ends soon.”

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The full health impacts of the B.C. wildfire season might not be felt for months by those in the Cariboo and Southern Interior. “The peak of the health impacts from the smoke may not be seen for weeks after the peak fire events,” said Dr. Bonnie Henry, the deputy provincial health officer of B.C., in a conference call with media on Tuesday afternoon. “Smoke has become an issues across much of the Southern Interior and the Lower Mainland.” On Tuesday afternoon, the air quality health index in Kamloops was eight, in the high risk range. On Monday, it spiked as high as 15, in the very high risk category. Environment Canada is recommending people limit their time outdoors and avoid strenuous activities, especially those with chronic health conditions, the elderly and children. Henry said the smoke is a complex, dynamic mix of chemicals and particulate and may be impacting the eyes, skin and respiratory systems of people in the region, particularly those with conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder. There may also be psychological effects of the fire season, she said, and communities should be aware of that possibility. As for what will happen moving forward, Henry said medical considerations will evolve as the fire situation does. “We do have considerations for when we might want to evacuate a community, but I think, at this point, what we’re most concerned about is the areas that have the highest smoke are the areas that are closest to the fire,” Henry said. “We do not want to create anything that would divert resources from those facing the direct threat of the fire. “If this severe smoke hazard is lasting for a number of days or weeks, as it quite possibly

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GOING, GOING, GONE: Iconic Mount Paul disappears over the course of a few days as wildfire smoke settled into Kamloops. KTW reader Lee B. sent in these photos.

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District is asking residents who are looking to help to connect through two newly created Facebook pages. The TNRD has set up two public Facebook pages — one for people to provide and access donations and lodging and one for people to offer volunteer services. Go to Facebook and search

TNRD Volunteer Connections Wildfire 2017 and TNRD Donations and Lodging. Emergency operations centre information officer Kendra Besanger said the regional district is receiving dozens of calls from residents eager to help and donate. “While the generosity is appreciated, the emergency operations centre needs to keep our phone

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lines open to serve our evacuees and their families as our first priority,” Besanger said. “The TNRD is hoping the newly created Facebook pages will reduce the number of volunteer and donation-related calls the EOC is receiving. Reducing these type of calls will mean the EOC staff will have more time to talk with evacuees and their families.”

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Stepping up to lend a hand to wildfire victims • KGHM Ajax has opened its Sugarloaf Ranch to house animals displaced by wildfires. Sugarloaf is located in Knutsford, just south of the Kamloops, and can accommodate cattle, horses, goats, sheep and other livestock. Sugarloaf’s facilities include three large pens with feed and water and board fencing, six smaller pens with board fencing, one larger pen with wire fencing to accommodate cattle, wire-fenced pastures with creek water for horses and cattle, smaller pens for sheep or goats at the main ranch and semi-trailer access to drop off larger numbers of cattle (100-plus). Those with animals in need of placement can call Will Ciancone at 250-371-2161 or Yves Lacasse at 250-299-6758. • Petland is offering evacuees 20 per cent off pet food and 25 per cent off supplies when showing their identification. The store at Notre Dame Drive and Dalhousie Drive is also matching customer donations, dollar for dollar, up to $3,500, with a $7,000 donation total possible. • The United Way has Walmart gift cards for evacuees. Volunteers at TRU will drive shuttles to get the evacuees to the store to buy needed supplies. • A Facebook group has been created to help evacuees find safe haven for their livestock. Go to Facebook and search BC’s Emergency Livestock /Animal Evacuation Group. • Telus in Valleyview (1875 East Trans Canada Hwy.) is collecting

all items for emergency kits. To donate, contact Clare Adams at 250-571-4158. • Cascades Casino (1555 Versatile Dr.) is offering evacuees with ID one free meal per day at The Buffet. • Browns Socialhouse is offering 50 per cent off meals for evacuees with ID. • Bold Pizzeria invites customers to buy a $5 voucher and receive $5 off their next visit at Bold. Evacuees with proof of displacement are welcome to take what they need from the wall of vouchers. • Government liquor stores are accepting cash donations at the till, money going to the Red Cross. • Teck is donating up to $75,000 to various agencies to support emergency relief efforts. This includes $50,000 in donations to agencies providing relief services and up to $25,000 to match donations made by Teck employees. • The Honda Canada Foundation has donated $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross. • Coast Hotels is offering 50 per cent off its best available room rate to those evacuated by wildfires. A number of properties in B.C. and Alberta are taking part in the effort to help those affected. The list of hotels offering the rate can be found here: http:// www.coasthotels.com/bc-firesdisaster-rate/. Anyone wanting to book should call Coast Hotels Central Reservations at 1-800716-6199 for availability. • The City of Kamloops is

offering free transit passes and Tournament Capital Centre passes to all evacuees. To obtain a pass, evacuees can register at city hall or at the Tournament Capital Centre. • All YMCAs are opening their doors to people impacted by the wildfires burning across B.C. The YMCA has 12 locations in Prince George, Kamloops, Victoria, Kelowna and the Lower Mainland. There are two Y recreation facilities in Kamloops — downtown at Battle Street and Fourth Avenue and on the North Shore in the John Tod Community Centre at 435 McGowan Ave. Evacuees simply need to visit the YMCA with identification that includes their photo and home address. • BMO Financial Group has donated $50,000 to the Canadian Red Cross BC Fires Appeal to support communities and residents affected by the wildfires in British Columbia. BMO is also accepting donations at all of its branches across Canada to support the Canadian Red Cross BC Fires Appeal. • Residents of Fort McMurray sent 4,000 pounds worth of food and supplies to the Kamloops Food Bank and another, larger, delivery, is arriving this week. • The Kamloops Museum and Archives is offering free admission for evacuees. • The Kamloops Venom are offering free admission to evacuees at its July 17 junior lacrosse playoff game against Vernon, at 7 p..m. at Memorial Arena.

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Fight continues on multiple fronts From A1

In the Kamloops Fire Centre, the Princeton wildfire is believed to be 2,700 hectares in size, while the trio of Little Fort fires are holding at 897 hectares collectively. On Tuesday afternoon, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District announced it had rescinded the evacuation order for the Little Fort community, though an evacuation alert remains in effect. The Ashcroft Reserve wildfire is estimated at 10,300 hectares in size and is being battled by 130 firefighters, one incident-management team, eight helicopters and eight pieces of heavy equipment. “It’s sort of hard to describe and I think it speaks to the fact that the winds there have not exactly been consistent,” Skrepnek said when asked Tuesday on which front the wildfire might be growing. “Looking at this right now, there has been some activity on the northeast part of the fire, which is up in the hills northeast of Cache Creek, but it also looks like there has been a little bit, as recently as this morning, more towards the western side of the fire, which would be close to the intersection of highways 97 and 99. Having said that, it’s relatively small areas where it appears to be active. It’s not necessarily growing a whole lot. It’s mainly active within the area it already burned in.” Reg Trapp, incident com-

mander for the Ashcroft Reserve fire, said despite high winds, the blaze has grown only slightly. The western portion of the fire is static, but the same can’t be said for the section to the east of Cache Creek, which has gone from burning light to heavy fuels and into Arrowstone Provincial Park. Crews are trying to parallel the fire and push it back toward the east to gain control. Once the southern portion of the eastern fire is under control, Trapp said the wildfire service may be able to begin rescinding some of its evacuation orders in the area. Elsewhere, the Gustafsen wildfire near 100 Mile House is estimated at 5,000 hectares, while the Wildwood and 150 Mile House fires near Williams Lake combine to cover a little more than 5,100 hectares. The Green Mountain fire — formerly referred to as the Dragon Mountain fire — near Quesnel is believed to be approximately 1,500 hectares in size. The complex of fires in the Hanceville area, west of Williams Lake, are combining to burn 10,000 hectares. Skrepnek said there are roughly 40 fixed-wing and 200 rotary-wing aircraft in the region and characterized the contingent as enough to service the area. And despite the recent rash of fires, there are no plans to revive the Martin Mars water bomber.

“At this point, we always make sure we’ve always got an appropriate amount of aircraft and equipment ready,” he said. “We have brought in additional aircrafts through our mutual-aid agreements with other provinces. “There are more modern and cost-effective aircrafts available and that’s what we have brought in to augment the fleet we’ve got. The Mars was an iconic aircraft and I recognize people have a lot of nostalgia and respect for it — it has been fighting fires in this province for decades. But, there’s simply more effective aircraft available.” Year-to-date numbers for 2016 recorded 496 wildfires, burning 93,000 hectares of land. “That certainly doesn’t reflect the intensity of the current situation,” Skrepnek said, referring to the 50,000 fewer hectares burned in 2017, “only that we had a slow start to the fire season.” More than 1,000 firefighters are working in the province, with personnel from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and New Brunswick having arrived this week. A total of 150 fire departments within B.C. have offered assistance to the province and 22 have been deployed. “Crews, generally, are in good shape right now, but we’re only at July 12,” Skrepnek said. “Should things continue at this pace, it could be a very long summer.” Turner confirmed that

Emergency Management B.C. made a request for aircraft to the Canadian Armed Forces — he called them, “Resources of last resort” — should residents be unable to evacuate areas by road and need to be airlifted. Three CH-146 Griffon helicopters and a CH-47 Chinook helicopter are stationed at the Kamloops Airport, while a second Chinook was expected to arrive Wednesday. A C-130 Hercules aircraft and a C-17 Globemaster cargo plane are stationed at CFB Comox. To Turner’s knowledge, an air evacuation has never been done in British Columbia. It is unknown how many structures have been lost to blazes around the province this year. “We’re under the understanding there has been multiple structures lost in each of the areas,” Skrepnek said. Cache Creek mayor John Ranta confirmed Tuesday roughly 60 properties were lost in the Boston Flats trailer park. The RCMP confirmed Wednesday reports of some looting throughout the province, but said the incidents were “relatively isolated.” British Columbia declared a provincial state of emergency on July 7 in response to the fires, the first time such action has been taken since 2003. A new one-stop shop for wildfire information has been established online at news. gov.bc.ca.

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Calling himself a “thoughtful moderate,” Kamloops’ latest council contender said he wants the city to focus on housing issues and making fact-based decisions in its final year. “We’ve got voices on the left and on the right that are making a lot of noise, but not really listening to the other side,”

Brad Serl told KTW. “As a thoughtful moderate, I feel listening to both sides and trying to find a way for city council to not be overly swayed by strong feelings that may or may not be based in fact on the left or the right is important.” Serl said his run to fill one of two vacant council seats was inspired by volunteer work for Rotary and other charitable organizations. “It really made me

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aware there are people in our community who are having a rough go of it and that we as a city can do better,” he said. A local government connection also helped spark his run. Wife Natalie is Kamloops’ housing and homelessness project manager, who oversees housing programs the federal government funds through the city. “She’s really been my inspiration for a lot of this stuff,” Serl said. “The concerns that she brings home, the things that she says — ‘it would be really good if the city could do this’ — that’s been a big factor in my mind for trying to step up.” Serl wants to see the

Brad Serl is one of 10 candidates for city council.

city adopt a housing strategy that encourages developers to include units for a range of incomes in their projects and looks at concerns

across the community. “So, having those really wonderful houses for people who have been fortunate and can enjoy life, but also hav-

things without having a strong financial base.” Serl, who recently finished a master’s in education at Thompson Rivers University, returned to his hometown about four years ago. Before that, he spent 12 years teaching English in South Korea. He joins 10 other council candidates in the Sept. 30 byelection. Other candidate are: Stephen Karpuk, Sadie Hunter, Jennifer Adams, Nicholas Adams, Kevin Krueger, Bill Sarai, Gerald Watson, Jesse Bochek, Ray Dhaliwal and Todd McLeod. Three people are running for mayor: Ken Christian, Cindy Ross Friedman and Reo Rocheleau.

No byelection needed if trustee wins seat on council The Kamloops Thompson School District board won’t have to worry about a byelection if one of its members wins a seat at city hall. Trustee Gerald Watson, who is running to fill one of two vacant council seats in the Sept. 30 byelection, said he will stay in his seat until at least January of 2018, when it can

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Flooding in May damaged impacted roads across Kamloops, including this section of Old Highway 5 in Heffley Creek. The city is hosting a public meeting next Tuesday to discuss plans to repair the route. CITY OF KAMLOOPS PHOTO

Meeting set to discuss state of Old Highway 5 A stretch of Old Highway 5 closed since Heffley Creek flooded will reopen to pedestrian traffic by the end of the month. The road, which suffered major erosion damage during the May flooding, remains closed to cars, but utility services manager Greg Wightman said an assessment concluded it is safe for pedestrians to cross. A walkway should open by the end of the week. “At least we can connect the community again,” he said.

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e have written about many heroic and altruistic deeds done during this awful stretch of wildfires that have sent residents of the Southern Interior and Cariboo fleeing to larger centres for safety. And, as befits human nature, we are now reporting on those on the opposite side of the spectrum, the cretins among us who see tragedy as an opportunity to re-victimize those impacted by the fires. Mounties arrested 10 youth and adults in Williams Lake and 100 Mile House for allegedly looting (or planning to loot) homes left empty by evacuees. A family was scammed out of $350 when an online rental posting turned out to be fake. And, in Quesnel, there have been reports of men posing as police officers telling rural residents they must immediately leave their properties. Scams in and of themselves are frustrating. When undertaken during a provincial state of emergency, it is particularly despicable. When the accused in these cases eventually plead guilty or are convicted, perhaps the sentence should be somehow connected to the circumstances of the crime. If the court proceedings end quickly, adding these miscreants to the fire lines wouldn’t be a bad idea. Having them spend a long time helping clean the charred debris in fire zones would be apt, as would sentencing them to many hours volunteering in emergency operations centres later this summer or during a future natural disaster. Sentencing the guilty to time in prison (where they will only learn to become better criminals) or handing them fines would not be nearly as effective in conveying to them the severity of their crimes. Having these offenders immersed in the tragic aftermath of a disaster on which they sought to capitalize would be appropriate and, we believe, could very well cut down on the recidivism rates among those who used the flames as fodder for their own foolishness.

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Dealing with wildfires

ith the wildfire situation, things are changing on an hourly

basis. So, what I want to pass along here are some tips and resources that should apply through the wildfire season. First, our hearts go out to all those evacuated and impacted by the wildfires. And amazing gratitude goes out to our firefighters, first responders and evacuee emergency-support services. Let’s hope we can get everyone safely home as soon as possible. I’ve been getting a lot of calls and messages from Kamloops citizens who want to help. It’s been incredibly inspiring that such a large number of individuals and organizations simply want to help. I know all the offers are also a little overwhelming. We have had some of the most active wildfire days in recent memory. There wasn’t a lot of notice. As core emergency-support services folks got set up, there was also a huge new contingent of folks who wanted to be of service. We had some issues coordinating the added volunteers and offers to help. This is a good problem to have. I would ask folks to have patience with the processes. The lead local government on the wildfires in our region is the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD).

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CITY HALL The TNRD website — tnrd.ca — is a great resource on the latest wildfire news and help/donations that might be needed. Watch the local media as well for information on this. Sometimes co-ordinating these very kind offers can take away from more fundamental efforts of getting evacuees housed and fed, especially at the beginning of evacuation efforts. We are experiencing hot and very dry weather and fire danger is rated as extreme. I would encourage everyone to be very mindful of any activity that could produce sparks, flames or fire. One cigarette butt started the 2003 McLure fire, which burned for 75 days, caused the evacuation of almost 4,000 people and destroyed in excess of 70 homes and the sawmill in Louis Creek. As I write this, Ashcroft and Cache Creek and many rural areas in our region have been evacuated. In the Cariboo, 100 Mile House was evacuated and Williams Lake remained under

evacuation alert as this newspaper went to press. Homes near Cache Creek and on the Ashcroft Indian Reserve have been destroyed. It is heartbreaking to hear of these losses. I know these communities have amazing leadership that will help those who have lost homes recover and rebuild. And I know these leaders will work tirelessly to ensure their communities lose as little as possible. Human beings, however, are no match for Mother Nature. We hope for rain and cooler weather. We hope for no lightning. We also know we have no control over the weather, so, ultimately, we must prepare. If you search online for the words “preparing your household for an evacuation order bc”, you should find the B.C. government webpage with detailed information. This applies especially to people living in or at the edge of forested areas, but there is good info there for anyone. Other good resources can be found online at bcwildfire. ca and gov.bc.ca/PreparedBC. If you have any questions or feedback on this or any other issue, please feel free to contact me on my cellphone 250-320-6532 or by email at asingh@kamloops.ca. Arjun Singh is deputy mayor of Kamloops. Council columns appear monthly in KTW and online at kamloopsthisweek. com. To comment on this column, email editor@kamloopsthisweek.com.

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Editor: I am struggling with the fact the city has closed all parks because of fire danger, yet less than 200 metres from my house on Coldwater Drive in Juniper Ridge, the city is allowing Juniper West developers to send a crew with chainsaws to the end of my street to cut down trees for their next phase of development. City officials have no common sense. That grass and brush is tinder dry and it would take only a spark to create a fire that would affect thousands of Juniper Ridge residents. I urge that such activity be stopped until the weather turns and the fire hazard drops. This is utter madness. Come to the evacuation centre at TRU,

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where I have been volunteering, and see how such decisions can result in homeless, stressed-out people.

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Editor: This is unbelievable. Smokers on the roadside behind Ponderosa Place downtown, adjacent to Royal Inland Hospital, take their smoke breaks on the roadside. It’s very concerning to witness them tossing their butts on the ground, give them a couple twists of the shoe, then walk away. With traffic going by and the helicopter pad nearby, that cigarette butt could be blown anywhere. Come on, smokers, use your brains. J. A. Kinloch Kamloops

PLENTY OF CONFUSION IN KHADR REACTION Editor: Re: Letters to the editor in the July 11 edition of KTW decrying the $10.5 million given to Omar Khadr to resolve his civil suit concerning allegations of mistreatment and breaches of his Charter rights. There seems to be a lot of misunderstanding regarding this settlement. 1. It is not the prime minister’s decision. The Supreme Court of Canada came to the decision. 2. This has been an ongoing

legal battle that has gone through four prime ministers. Justin Trudeau happened to be the one who got to apologize publicly. 3. Khadr allegedly threw a grenade to allegedly save his father. I believe this is reasonable considering he was 15 years old. Most 15-year-olds would attempt to protect their father. 4. I say “allegedly” because part of the issue is that Khadr was never tried fairly. He was incarcerated and tortured in Guantanamo Bay. He con-

fessed after being tortured. The Canadian government left him there. If we had tried to bring him home to try him fairly, we would possibly have another outcome. We didn’t. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects all Canadians, even when it is uncomfortable. For those unhappy with the settlement, the widow of Sgt. Christopher Speer — the U.S. medic killed by the grenade in 2002 — is filing a civil claim against Khadr. No amount of

money could bring back her spouse, but now Khadr has funds that can be taken and, possibly, paid to her. I hope this clears up some confusion. It is easy to blame the prime minister of the day when he actually has no real connection to the whole ordeal. I think Trudeau handled the apology with grace and we should all be grateful to have a world leader who does his job so well. C. Benson Kamloops

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Those with a sensitivity to smells may want to hold their noses when visiting the Tournament Capital Centre this summer. As the project to upgrade the fieldhouse floor continues, crews will be using products during installation that create unpleasant odours caused by volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Paints, varnishes and wax all contain organic solvents, as do many cleaning, disinfecting, cosmetic, degreasing and hobby products. Fuels are made up of organic chemicals. All of these products can release organic compounds while being used and, to some degree, when they are stored. Matt Kachel, the city’s capital projects supervisor, said crews have already taken several steps to prevent the VOCs from transferring to other areas of the facility, noting the fieldhouse has been completely isolated

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While the Bank of Canada boosted its key interest rate Wednesday for the first time in seven years, city mortgage brokers say rate tests and a growing economy should blunt impact on buyers. The rate increased to 0.75 per cent from 0.5 per cent. Canada’s banks are expected to react by increasing the rate on variable mortgages, lines of credit and other loans. Kamloops mortgage broker Ryan Foreman said the increase has been telegraphed for weeks and should come as little surprise to buyers. “At the end of the day, it’s positive. Rates are going up and it’s a good thing for the economy,” Foreman said. Prior to the adoption of the stresstest for buyers who must qualify at the posted rate of 4.64, Foreman said the move may have reduced buying power or taken some house hunters out of the market. Foreman and Starr Webb, a broker with Dominion Lending Centres, both said the large majority of buyers continue to opt for fixed-rate terms. The five-year variable rate today ranges from about 2.5 per cent to 2.8 per cent. Webb said most people will be able to manage the quarter-point increase, but acknowledged others may wonder if this is just the beginning of rising rates. The Bank of Canada cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage

point twice in 2015 to help the economy deal with a plunge in oil prices, but bank governor Stephen Poloz said Wednesday that adjustment has been made. “The economy can handle very well this move we have today and, of course you need to preface that with an acknowledgment that, of course, interest rates are still very low,’’ Poloz told a news conference in Ottawa. “People need to understand that in the full course of time, I don’t doubt that interest rates will move higher, but there’s no predetermined path in mind at this stage.’’ He said any future changes to the central bank’s key interest rate will depend on economic data in the months ahead. Economic growth is broadening across industries and regions and therefore becoming more sustainable, the bank said, with both the goods and services sectors expanding. Bank of Montreal chief economist Doug Porter said he expects the next rate hike will occur in October, but wouldn’t rule out such a move at the central bank’s next scheduled announcement on Sept. 6. “And so the tide begins to turn,’’ Porter wrote in a brief note to clients. “The overall tone of the statement and the bank’s updated forecast are on the upbeat side of expectations.’’ Dominion Lending Centres economist Sherry Cooper said in a statement she expects another rate hike by the Bank of Canada in the fourth quarter of the year. — with files from Canadian Press

Mounties probe stabbing Kamloops Mounties are investigating a stabbing early Monday morning at the Upland apartment building at Columbia Street and First Avenue downtown. Sgt. Thomas Dimopoulos said police were called at about

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OTTAWA — The federal government is set to reveal Canada’s next governor general Thursday with an announcement outside the doors of the Senate. Multiple officials say Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will make the announcement himself and is expected to be flanked by the new viceregal just as Gov. Gen. David Johnston stood alongside Stephen Harper when he was tapped for the job in 2010. Sources say Trudeau informed the Queen during an audience

with her last week of his recommendation to the post. Johnston’s term is set to expire in September, after Harper extended it by two years ahead of the 2015 federal election. The identity of his replacement has been a closely guarded secret with few in Ottawa in the know about who will become the 29th person to hold the position. Traditionally, the viceregal job rotates between anglophones and francophones, with all indications pointing to a francophone filling the portfolio beginning this fall. Johnston, who had a long career in academia, was chosen

for the position off a short list presented to Harper by an ad hoc committee of experts struck with the express task of selecting a non-partisan person with constitutional knowledge. At the time, Harper had a minority government and, so, who held the post of governor general was essential to maintaining the stability of government. The names of those on the selection committee weren’t published until after Johnston’s nomination, but Harper would go on to make the committee a permanent body, saying a process to ensure a non-partisan approach

to appointments was important. When asked late last year how he would pick the next governor general, Trudeau was noncommittal about what process he would use. “I’m not going to change things just to reinvent the wheel,’’ Trudeau said in a year-end interview with the Canadian Press. “If there is a good process that we can improve by making [it] more open and transparent and more diverse, that I will probably do.’’ Johnston is currently on a visit to China and is expected to have an audience with the Queen

next week when he travels to the U.K. for Canada 150 events, likely marking the last time he will sit face-to-face with the monarch he represents. In his farewell speech on Canada Day, Johnston said he has learned much in his seven years on the job. “These are challenging, but exciting times,’’ he said. “And together we can show the world what a great country looks like. “To me it looks like Canada, a country that strives, always, to be smarter and more caring — to do better, together.’’

Families want more resignations from inquiry WINNIPEG — There were more calls Wednesday for major changes to the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women, including the resignation of all remaining commissioners. “We think that it would be in the best interests of the Indigenous women of Canada that the current commissioners be brave and resign — step down,’’ said Sandra Delaronde, co-chair of a coalition of Manitoba relatives of missing and murdered women. “The national inquiry, in its current form,

is not hearing the voices, is not inviting the consultation . . . of the families and those that work on a daily basis with families.’’ Delaronde’s comments came one day after one of five inquiry commissioners, Marilyn Poitras, resigned, saying she could not continue under the inquiry’s current structure. In recent weeks, the commission has also seen resignations from executive director Michele Moreau, director of operations Chantale Courcy and others. Sheila North Wilson, a grand chief who rep-

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HOLMES IS WHERE THE I have never been a big yoga fan (this is based on no experience as I had never tried it before). When I visualize people who go to yoga, I imagine TARA tall, thin, defined, HOLMES strong, flexible, Matchmaker athletic creatures. MASTER Just the thought of standing next to outdoor session someone like that Tuesday night at or, heaven forbid, in McDonald Park front of them, gives on the North me anxiety. Shore, offered by I have also been Kamloops Hot Yoga. told yoga is a quiet They assured me place of calm, inner there was nothing peace and that to fear and they chit-chat is frowned offered to hide me upon. I feel a bit between them. more comfortable As I placed my yelling on the mat down, I quickly ball diamond or glanced around grunting on the and, low and tennis court. Now behold, there were that summer is men and women of here, the ladies I all sizes and ability. run with convinced The instructor me to try an started guiding us

with her soothing voice in some breathing exercises and then we made our way into the Warrior Pose. I call it Worrier Pose. It was then that I looked all around at the participants to see if they were staring at me — and found a park full of people self-focused and concentrating on their own bodies, not mine. I guess I don’t matter as much as I thought I did. I realized my fear about yoga was really my ego getting in the way of trying something I might enjoy. I am looking forward to this newfound activity every Tuesday night. First dates can be the same way. You might feel awkward

resents First Nations in northern Manitoba, has called on chief commissioner Marion Buller to step down. Relatives of the missing and murdered have lost faith that the inquiry will properly fulfil its mandate and offer hope that the number of victims will be lower in the future, the coalition said. Delaronde said families aren’t calling for the inquiry to be scrapped, but want several changes including a slate of new commissioners who are related to victims or who

have worked closely with victims’ families and an Indigenous-led process that is less like a courtroom hearing. Betty Rourke, whose sister and daughter were killed in separate incidents decades apart, said she watched footage of the inquiry’s hearing in Whitehorse and was shocked. “It’s almost like you’re on trial there,’’ she said. “We don’t want to have to be sworn-in, you know? Because we’re going to tell the truth. What, don’t you believe me? That hurts. That really hurts.’’

or think people are watching — or you may even think you need to get into Downward Dog right away. All you have to do is inhale, clear your mind, relax, exhale and it will be amazing. Just don’t fall asleep on your first date like I did at the end of the yoga class as people really might be staring at you. If you have been thinking about contacting me, remember how I felt going to yoga I was dreading it, but once I got there, I was glad I did it. Get into your Warrior Pose and contact me at tara@ kamloopsthisweek. com. Namaste.

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In this column, Todd Paquin explains how archeologists use radiocarbon dating to help determine the age of artifacts. Dig It is KTW’s regularly published column on the history beneath our feet in the Kamloops region. A group of nine professional archeologists living and working in the area contribute columns to educate and fascinate. From writing about specific sites to the life of an archeologist, the columns uncover the complex past of the land on which we walk in the present. To read previous columns, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com and search “Dig It.”

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regularly receive two responses about archeological items we recover. “Cool, how old is it?” and “So, you just collect rocks and bones?” While I most appreciate the enthusiasm of the former response, both provide an opportunity to discuss analyses we use to gain information from artifacts. How old is it? The best-known method to determine the age of archeological materials is radiocarbon dating. Analyzing the decay and ratio of carbon

isotopes in once-living materials such as animal bones from archeological sites gives us a date range, for example 4,750 years plus or minus 82 years. When stone tools are found in association with the dated bone, the date can be applied to the tools. This is particularly useful for tools whose form changes through time, such as arrowheads and spear points. So, when archeologists say an arrowhead is about 2,400 years old, it is because arrowheads of that style have been found repeatedly in sites where associated organic materials have been radiocarbon dated. What was it used

for or on? Organic items — wooden tools, baskets, food plants or animal hides — that were the focus of past activities often don’t preserve in archeological sites. However, specialized laboratory analyses can identify residues left on artifacts to help determine on what or for what the tools were used. Protein (animal) and starch (plant) residues unseen by the naked eye can remain on stone tools for thousands of years. For instance, proteins specific to large animals have been identified on the edges of small arrowheads, confirming which animals were

hunted in an area. Further, it indicates the power and accuracy of bows did not require the use of large points for big game or that small points were only used on small game. Similarly, a wide range of starch residues have been found on tools confirming that harvesting and processing plants for food, medicine and construction purposes was an important part of past people’s activities, even though we rarely find remains of the plants themselves. In some cases, the analyses identify residues of plant and animal species no longer present, indicating the effects of environmental change or

human influence. Where did it come from? First Nations trade networks were extensive in pre-European times. It is exciting to find non-local materials such as scallop shell, whale bone or obsidian in archeological sites. There are specialized analyses that can determine, specifically, where tool stone originated. When the chemical compositions or “fingerprints” of recovered stone artifacts are identified, they may be matched to the documented “fingerprints” of source areas for valued tool stone (for example, obsidian from Glass Butte

in central Oregon). When we determine an artifact’s origin is hundreds or thousands of winding kilometres along river systems or over mountain passes from where it was deposited, we see the artifact for more than its specific function. We are able to reconstruct and appreciate the lengths to which people interacted within and between regions to gather what they needed to navigate their physical, social and spiritual environments. Archeology seeks to understand people’s adaptations to the world around them by examining the materials they left behind. However, it is impor-

tant we recover artifacts from their original location to conduct many of these analyses and understand what they represent. Much like how a paragraph missing many of its words does not make sense, an archeological site with artifacts removed cannot be properly analyzed and interpreted. This is why we promote notifying an archeologist of locations where you may have seen artifacts instead of collecting them. Todd Paquin is an archeologist. Interested in more? Go online to republicofarchaeology. ca.

HERE IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO ONCE AGAIN TELL US WHO’S THE “BEST OF THE BEST” IN KAMLOOPS Indicate your top picks for the Kamloops This Week Readers’ Choice Awards online or search for the entry form in the publications of Kamloops This Week. Physical ballots can be dropped off at the Kamloops This Week office, 1365 B Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops BC V2C 5P6. One entry per household per day • All ballots must be received or entered online by no later than July 24 at noon PST. Some restrictions and conditions apply.

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The Circo Osorio Circus, a circus based out of Las Vegas, is coming to Kamloops next week.

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Aim Foundation founder and owner Ms. Dawn saved a mama duck and all of her babies from the busy streets of downtown Kamloops and walked them all down safely to Riverside Park, where they swam safely away. Good on you, Dawn. They’ll never forget you. — Deborah Ann Kamloops

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or the first time in years, acrobatic feats will be performed under the big top in Kamloops. The Circo Osorio Circus is coming to town. “We don’t have any animals,” said co-owner Frank Osorio, who comes from a long line of performers and goes by the stage name Pancho. “It’s more of an acrobatic circus.” Clowns, jugglers and high-flying somersaults are en route mid-month for five days under the big top, from July 20 to July 24, in the parking lot at Aberdeen Mall.

“Our tent is a very unique tent,” Osorio said. “It’s the only one of its kind.” The travelling show based out of Las Vegas is on the road for most of the year, initially travelling through the United States before expanding into Canada last year. Osorio said shows on Vancouver Island were successful, prompting additional Canadian stops this year. The circus will be in Coquitlam and Prince George before it sets up the tent in Kamloops. “When you see that tent, your mouth is going to drop,” Osorio said. The show changes every year and this year’s lineup includes a highwire act with three acrobats who

climb up to 40 feet in the air on a wire just 5/8th of an inch in diameter — as thick as your thumb, Osorio said. Acrobats dance, skip rope, bicycle and assemble into a pyramid. Impressive? Yes. But is it safe? “We practise,” Osorio said. “That act, it’s taken us a minimum 10 to 15 years to learn.” While Circo Osorio Circus appears to be expanding and growing, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus announced the closure of “The Greatest show on Earth” earlier this year after a 146-year-run. An article in the Toronto Star attributes declining attendance, high operating costs, changing public tastes and prolonged battles with

animal-rights groups to its demise. Osorio said the circus has evolved, hence Circo Osorio Circus emphasizing acrobatics and excluding animals. “Like a cellphone, it evolves over time,” Osorio said. Osorio co-owns the circus with family. He and his brothers once performed highwire together and worked in Reno and Las Vegas. “We’re the fourth generation of performers,” he said. Adult admission is $25, which includes up to two children younger than 10 years of age. Tickets can be purchased online at americancrowncircustickets.com/event/Kamloops. For more information, search for the event on Facebook.

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A garden wagon was recently stolen from our elderly mother’s property. It upset her and she was angry. She used the wagon to tend to her plants and carry heavy water jugs. Naturally, it was missed. She spoke to police and was directed to bylaw services, which oversees these complaints. A bylaw officer came by the house to take a report and mentioned he might have a wagon he could get his son to fix for her. We were surprised a few days later, when he and his son dropped over with the wagon for her. She was thrilled to tell me the news when I got home. Their kind gesture put a smile back on her face and brightened her day. More so, the duo restored our faith. Thank you very much. — Bev Fearey Kamloops

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Progressive dinner, wine pairings on the Wine Trail The Kamloops Wine Trail is hosting a progressive dinner this weekend dubbed Grapes and Plates. The wining and dining experience begins at Privato Vineyard and Winery, where Uptown Chefs will provide a dish to be paired with Privato wine tastings. From Westsyde, the night will move east of the city, with stops at Harper’s Trail Estate Winery and Mote Creek Ranch Winery, where more wine and culinary parings will be featured throughout the night courtesy Chef Romeo Oloresisimo from Romeo’s Kitchen and Spirits and Maeghan Summers and George Moutsos of Twisted Roots Catering. The event runs from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and includes food, wine and transportation from a central location to and from the wineries. Tickets are $135 and can be reserved by calling

604-778-8997 or emailing info@kamloopswinetrail.com. The Kamloops Wine Trail is hosting several other events through summer months. Paint and Pinot at Privato is on July 20. Kamloops Art Party will host the night of painting and wine tastings, with both included in the $40 ticket price. It will take place on the patio from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Picnic items will also be for sale separately. Tickets can be purchased from kamloopsartparty.com. The Bees and The Bare Bones will also be performing at Harper’s Trail on Wednesday, July 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and at Privato on Aug. 4, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Other events on the Kamloops Wine Trail include Wine Down Wednesdays, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays at Harper’s Trail and winery tours at Monte Creek.

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Cassidy Jean (centre) was named this year’s Miss Kamloops during the 2017 Miss Kamloops Pageant held by the Kamloops Ambassador Society at Sagebrush Theatre on July 8. Jean is in Grade 12 at South Kamloops secondary school and has been accepted into Thompson Rivers University’s Bachelor of Arts program. She plays badminton and is editor of her school’s yearbook. Jean is pictured with Kamloops’ princesses, also crowned at the pageant, Kayla Meecham (left) and Jillian Moen (right). ALLEN DOUGLAS PHOTOS/KTW

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What’s changed? 1) Stress test – buyers are subject to a higher interest rate to test their ability to afford future higher payments 2) Income rules – buyers require more proof of income, including: Job letter; recent pay-stubs; two years T-4 and T-1 General; two years Notice of Assessment from Revenue Canada. The new rules mean your bank or mortgage broker might ask for things they had never previously requested. 3) Bank Reserves – You could be charged more for borrowing because banks are being asked to hold onto more cash in case of mortgage defaults or missed payments. 4) Changes lead to changes – This change to mortgage lending rules is HOT off the presses, so not every lender has decided how to respond. Questions like, “What do you do about specialty mortgages like rental?” or “How do you properly price mortgages?” are on bankers’ minds. Regulators and banks are still working out the kinks in this new lending environment. As a professional mortgage broker, it’s my job to navigate the rules for you and to find the bank that will say YES to you, OR to outline a plan that will get a YES in the near future. I am here to help. Contact me anytime to find out what these mortgage changes could mean for you and your plans in 2017! Today’s Mortgage Matters is brought to you by Steve Bucher.

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Jaida Lewis (left) and the under-17 Kamloops Blaze girls were behind the 8-ball early on at the Provincial B Cup in South Surrey, but they never gave up.

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Down 3-0 after seven minutes, they could have just mailed it in. Silver would have been a nice haul, considering the under-17 Kamloops Blaze girls had qualified for the championship game at the Provincial B Cup in South Surrey based on a minor sports miracle. “We were like, you know what, we got here for a reason,” Blaze head coach Gordon Cumming said. “We never thought we were going to lose. Those girls never quit. We kept going.” Kamloops stormed back to tie the game at 3-3 to force extra-time and went on to beat Cowichan Valley 6-4 to claim the B.C. title. “On Saturday morning, we had almost no chance of making the

gold-medal game,” Cumming said. “We had to have so many things happen.” Vernon put a damper on Kamloops’ tournament in the roundrobin opener, upsetting the Blaze 4-2. The girls from the Tournament Capital bounced back with a 5-3 comeback victory over Langley United, the No. 1-ranked team on the Coast. Heading into the round-robin finale, Kamloops knew the odds of advancing were slim, having to score at least five goals and keep a clean sheet against Terrace to reach the title tilt. The Blaze also needed Langley to beat Vernon by three goals or more. Kamloops thumped Terrace 6-0 and Langley topped Vernon 5-2. “The soccer gods were looking down on the Blaze,” Cumming said.

The Blaze felt gold was their destiny, making it easier to palate going down 3-0 early in the championship game. “There wasn’t a feeling of this is done,” Cumming said. “Once we got one, you could feel it.” There was no Provincial A Cup for U17 girls, making the B Cup the legitimate provincial championship for that age group. Jaida Lewis led the team with six goals at the tournament, Georgia Susheski bagged five goals and strong goalkeeping from Mattie Susheski and Jessica Greffard helped pace the Blaze. Captains Kenedi Welsh-Hicks, Jensen Cumming and Evie Bakker accepted the trophy on behalf of the the Blaze, the first team from Kamloops to win the U17 girls’ B.C. banner in 11 years.

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Casey Rennie of Falkland was among those who showed off nifty footwork at the Kamloops Highland Games in Albert McGowan Park on the weekend. KTW photographer Allen Douglas brought his camera to the event. For more of his photos, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com.

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Interior Savings started a Facebook contest — it wanted to know why people do things like the Across the Lake Swim, the 2.1-kilometre open-water swim across Lake Okanagan, from West Kelowna to City Park downtown. “I entered the contest saying, ‘I’m diabetic. I do races like this to prove to myself that I can do this,’” said Ashleigh Canaday. “It’s hard. It’s a condition that affects literally every part of your body. So, if you’re not on point with what you eat and your exercise and taking your medication on time and the right medication, it affects everything.” Interior Savings liked her answer well enough,

awarding Canaday the grand prize — a free entry in the Across the Lake Swim 2017, the 69th edition of the event that began in 1949. It gets underway on Saturday, when more

than 1,000 people will gather on the shores of Lake Okanagan. The event has given the Canaday, a Type 1 diabetic, the opportunity to raise money for Team Diabetes, an orga-

nization that supports athletes with diabetes and raises money for diabetes research. She has raised nearly $800. The swim is also giving her the opportunity

to prove something to herself. “I’m terrified,” the 29-year-old said with a laugh. “I’ve been training in the pool about two days a week since April just to get my endurance up and become a bit of a stronger swimmer. “I’ve definitely

improved on my swimming, but it’s an openwater swim in a lake. There’s the deep dark and waves and you’re with at least 100 other people in your heat, so it’s different.” Canaday has already completed the distance the Across the Lake Swim will require of her, swimming two kilometres in the pool during training, but doing it in open water will be different. She also has to make sure her body is ready when she hits the water. She will wear her insulin pump right up to the point she begins the swim and will do everything in her power to make sure her bloodsugar levels are optimal. Canaday said she will also carry some gummy bears in the waterproof pocket of her wetsuit in case she needs a quick hit of sugar. If her bloodsugar gets too low, she could pass out; if it gets too high, it will feel like

she’s swimming in glue. “It’s kind of a very thin line you walk,” she said. Canaday is also a long-distance runner anhas never let that line limit her. When she reaches the finish line at City Park in Kelowna, the mother of one will have proven another few things to herself — and the community. “I’m overcoming a huge fear,” she said. “I’ve swam in lakes, I have no problem with that, but you’re looking deep down into the dark nothing when you swim across the lake, so there’s definitely that. “But, it’s mostly that I want to show people that you can live a normal life, you can even be an athlete, even if you have diabetes. It may be a bit more work, but it’s still possible.” Canaday can be supported by going online to teamdiabetes.ca and clicking on Support a Participant.

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Stories of the glory days are sure to be told at a lacrosse reunion in Scotch Creek on July 22. Mel Galloway is inviting members of the 1967 Kamloops Molson’s senior lacrosse team to his place to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the team’s trip to the Western Canadian championship. “Some of them have died and some of them are not healthy enough to make it,” Galloway said. “We just want to let some of the guys know who may not know, and we don’t know where the hell they are.” Galloway and the Kamloops squad — which included Don Hamilton, a goaltender who went on to be enshrined in the B.C. Lacrosse Hall of Fame — were beaten by Nanaimo in the Western final after knocking off Prince George to claim the Interior championship. If there are more tales told at the reunion such as the ones Galloway shared with KTW, the celebration promises to be entertaining. After two seasons of niggling from a Vernon opponent, Galloway’s patience ran out. “I was marrying a girl from Vernon and this guy had been bugging me about her for two

The Kamloops Molson’s senior lacrosse team won the Interior championship in 1967. Mel Galloway is inviting his surviving teammates to a reunion in Scotch Creek on July 22.

years,” he said. “I have a very, very long fuse, but I finally said, ‘OK, sergeant, drop your stick. I’ve finally had enough of this crap. “I got him good and he got me with one punch and we both ended up in emergency getting patched up. Those were the good old days.” He also told a story about the wife of teammate Clarence Nelson, who became fed up with one of the Vernon players’ wives. “They said, ‘Alright, we’ve had enough of this [crap],”’ Galloway said. “Let’s go into the washroom and we’ll duke it

out right there.’ That’s the kind of rivalry there was.” Galloway said he is already expecting about 12 of the surviving members to attend, along with their family members, but would like to wrangle a few more. Any former player from the 1967 team wishing to join the party can call Galloway at 250955-6383. The festivities will get underway at 2 p.m. “Our guys were so keen,” Galloway said. “Now we’re 75 and 80 and we couldn’t play any more even if we wanted to. We want to get all the players we can get a hold of.”

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Ageless wonder Peter Findlay of Kamloops leaps over the finish line at the Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run on Saturday.

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Peter Findlay crossed the finish line for the 20th time at the gruelling Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run in familiar territory on Saturday — in first place in his division. The seemingly ageless Kamloops runner won gold in the 50- to 59-year-old category, finishing the nearly 50-kilometre trek in 5:37:20, good enough for eighth overall. “The conditions were perfect, with only a small amount of snow left in the Cypress Bowl area after the heat of the past two weeks,” said Findlay, 58. “The trail was very dry in comparison to a year ago.” Nick Elson, 33, of Squamish placed first overall in a courserecord time of 4:32:03, beating the second-place finisher

by more than 30 minutes. Findlay does not seem to be slowing. He posted a time of 5:37:46 in similar conditions in 2014. The Knee Knacker takes participants from Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove along the 48.6-kilometre Baden-Powell trail. Runners go up, over and around the major North Shore mountains — Cypress, Grouse and Seymour — gaining more than 2,400 metres in elevation for a total elevation change of more than 4,800 metres. Findlay held the course record (4:45) from 1991 to 2003. Johannes Raath of Kamloops also completed the race on Saturday, placing 35th overall in a time of 6:37:04. Findlay was honoured after the event for crossing the finish line for the 20th time.

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She gladly accepted the bronze medal, but Lauren Stuart isn’t exactly thrilled with her performance at the Canadian Track and Field Championships last weekend in Ottawa. Stuart, who trains in Kamloops with world renowned throws coach Anatoliy Bondarchuk, threw 62.71 metres to place third in hammer throw, falling well short of her personal-best mark of 67.56 metres. “It was not what I was hoping for, but I can’t complain with a bronze medal,” said Stuart, a Smithers product who moved to Kamloops three years ago. Sultana Frizell also underperformed at nationals, but still won gold with a throw of 66.88 metres. “I don’t know what was going on that day,” Stuart said. “Nobody really did that well.” Frizell, 32, trained in Kamloops from 2007 to 2016, starting her training under coach Bondarchuk before moving on to Derek Evely in 2013. She established the still-standing female Canadian record in May of 2014 with a heave of 75.73 metres. Stuart, 25, said her goal is to compete for

Kamloops resident Lauren Stuart added to her hardware collection on the weekend. She fought mono earlier this season, but has regained her health and is looking forward to the Francophone Games later this month in Ivory Coast. SEAN BURGES / MUNDO SPORT IMAGES

Canada at international competitions, with her next opportunity coming later this month at the Francophone Games in Ivory Coast. Stuart, who spent five years at Northern Arizona University before moving to the Tournament Capital, won silver at nationals

in 2014 and 2015 and finished fourth last year. She has twice competed for Canada at the North American, Central American and Caribbean Championships, once in the under-23 competition and once as a senior athlete.

The 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia, are the next major event on Stuart’s radar. She is expecting the qualifying mark to be somewhere near 71 metres. “I’m a few metres off, but there is a possibility,” Stuart said.

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Soccer Quest grads crack TOFC Five Soccer Quest Academy products have cracked the under-13 girls Thompson Okanagan Football Club intake team for the 2017-2018 campaign. Kaylee Muzio and Annika Saunders, both 12, and 11-yearolds Aliyah Denault, Izzy Cameron and Gabby Sirianni were selected to play for the EA Sports BC Soccer Premier League intake club. “Most of these girls have been with the Soccer Quest Academy for the past two to three years, proving our coaching philosophy of teaching the good habits of becoming a top soccer player at the golden ages of nine to 12 are so important,” Soccer Quest president Dave Spendlove said. Soccer Quest will hold evaluations for the 2017-2018 season this month, the girls on July 18 and July 25 and the boys on July 20 and July 27. For more information, go online to soccerquest.ca.

Rattlers fourth

The Kamloops Rattlers placed fourth in the 2017 Jack Crosby All-Star Tournament in Burnaby on the weekend, losing 9-2 to the Calgary Axemen in tournament’s bronze-medal game. Earlier in the tournament, the novice select Rattlers lost 7-4 to the Coquitlam Adanacs in a semifinal. The bronze-medal game

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Anthony Matusiak and the Kamloops Venom will square off against the Vernon Tigers in the Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League final. Game 1 will be played at Memorial Arena on Monday, with faceoff set for 7:30 p.m. Fire evacuees get in free. The series marks the sixth consecutive season Kamloops and Vernon will meet in the final.

capped a tournament that included eight games in four days against teams from across Alberta and British Columbia.

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Jinn Baik, David Hole, Kirk Laukkanen and Brett Greenman golfed 229 holes during the

Sun Rivers golfathon for ALS last month. The foursome collectively shot four eagles and 64 birdies, raising $1,815 in the process. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a neurodegenerative disorder with no known cure.

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The Kamloops Blaze were all business en route to provincial soccer glory. Rock-solid goalkeeping, staunch defending and team scoring helped the under-15 girls to victory at the Provincial B Cup in South Surrey on Sunday. “They rose up to the challenge,” said Ryan Strank, who coached the team along with his wife, Danielle. “It was good on them after the

season they had. “They took a very businesslike approach to it and executed.” Kamloops blanked Surrey United 2-0 in the final after posting two wins and one tie in round-robin play. Kila Pigeon was between the pipes for two round-robin games and kept a clean sheet in the final. Ashley Irvine recorded a shutout in her only goalkeeping appearance. Daisy Dalke (2), Nicole Thomas, Rebecca Ward, Fiona

Brisco and Natalie Knight notched goals for the Blaze on the weekend. “A whole bunch of people scored,” Strank said. “It wasn’t only one person doing it. That’s a trademark on our team. It’s a true team effort.”

Finding the podium

There were six more KYSA teams in action at provincial soccer championships on the weekend, along with the two gold-medal winners. The under-18

Kamloops Blaze girls claimed silver at the Provincial A Cup in Newton, falling 5-0 to Surrey in the final. Meanwhile, the U14 and U15 boys teams from Kamloops won silver at the Provincial B Cup tournament in Vernon. The U13 Blaze qualified for the tourney after a strong season, but finished off of the podium. The under-14 Blaze earned silver at the Provincial B Cup tournament in South Surrey, while the U16 boys did not place at the A Cup in Newton.

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Western Canada Theatre is seeking a dynamic individual to work as part of the management team responsible for the administration and facilities management of Kamloops’ premier performance space, the 700-seat Sagebrush Theatre, and WCT’s 150-seat studio, the Pavilion Theatre, which includes WCT’s offices and workshops and the Kamloops Live! Box Office. Key aspects of the job: Coordinating with clients and technical, box office, and finance departments; managing front-of-house staff, maintenance contractors and a large volunteer staff; creating the schedules and executing corresponding contracts, including rental and ticketing agreements; ensuring safety protocols are in place, including public safety, food and beverage licenses, and requisite training for staff and volunteers, and ensuring the highest possible level of customer service.

We offer:

For full job posting, please see www.wctlive.ca.

AUTOMOTIVE CAREERS ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CAREER, NOT A JOB? Busy automotive dealer seeks a enthusiastic individual for:

Great work Environment, Air conditioned shop, Brand new facility, Competitive salaries and beneﬁts, Locally owned Family run business.

Please forward resume to dlaporte@ramtrucks.ca Only qualiﬁed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS ONLY. Mail to: Lori Marchand, Executive Director Western Canada Theatre lori@wctlive.ca

Get in on the Action! CHRYSLER • JEEP • DODGE • RAM

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North Enderby Timber is looking to hire full-time Millwrights and Welder/Fabricators. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please email resume to netimber@junction.net

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

HUNTER & FIREARMS

Class 1 Company Drivers (Highway Linehaul) Kamloops, BC The Van Kam Freightways Ltd. Group of Companies requires highway Linehaul drivers to be based out of our Kamloops terminal. Applicants should have a minimum of three years class 1 highway/mountain experience; winter driving experience a must. Basic use of computers would be asset. We offer above average rates and an excellent benefits package. To join our team of Professional Drivers, please send a cover letter, a current resume and current driver’s abstract (within the last 30 days) to: drivers@vankam.com If you have any questions regarding the position please contact Bev at 604-968-5488 or 1-800-826-5261 ext. 861

Courses. A Great Gift. Next C.O.R.E. August 12th & 13th, Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L. July 16th. Sunday. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

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PAL (Firearms) & CORE (Hunter Ed.) Courses every week, plus Challenges. We have Gift Certicates. Phone George or Dianne 778-470-3030 www.PAL-CORE-ED.com

Help Wanted Activation Laboratories We are looking to fill positions for Afternoon Shifts in Sample Prep and Fire Assay. No experience necessary. Email resumes to: nolangoddard@actlabs.com or apply in person at 9989 Dallas Drive. Competitive wages and benefits.

We thank you for your interest in Van Kam; however, only those being considered will be contacted regarding an interview.

DOZER & EXCAVATOR operators needed. Oilfield experience an asset. Room & board paid. H2S, First aid, clean drivers licence. Call 780-7235051 Edson, Alta.

“Van Kam is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Environmental Responsibility”

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

Education/Trade Schools INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training! Funding & Housing Avail! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certiﬁcation proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com

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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:ray@kamloopsthisweek.com We thank all applicants; only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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SOME SHOES NEED FILLING Looking for Door to Door Carriers. Kids and Adults needed!

TRAFFIC CONTROL TRAINING (BCCSA/WCB Certified) Kamloops: July 17 & 18 and August 21 & 22 Williams Lake: July 27 & 28 and August 24 & 25 $225 1-866-737-2389 roadsafetytcs.com

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

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Bicycles

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

Electric assist Ebike Taotao Classic. 24 volt battery, 5hrs run time. Max speed 30kmh. 1 year old. Asking $1,390/obo. 250-828-1494.

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Businesses&SERVICES Financial Services

Are you ready to discover opportunity with one of North America’s most successful forest companies? West Fraser believes in giving our employees a challenge they can rise to. At West Fraser there are many challenging opportunities to build your career in our company. We believe in growing our team from within and many of our employees have built their careers with us. Discover what you can achieve with West Fraser. 100 Mile Lumber Division is currently seeking a highly motivated:

SAWFILER SUPERVISOR Reporting directly to the Maintenance Superintendent, the successful candidate will work with the Saw Filing Department in all aspects of saw filing. Duties include: O Maintenance of work place and saw filing safety O Inspecting, maintaining, and calibrating precision equipment O Enforcement of filing shop quality control standards O Troubleshooting and examining saws for defects Position requirements include: O Ability to work in a team environment or independently with little supervision O Experience benching round saws and band saws (e.g. repairing, tensioning, leveling, tipping, sharpening) O Understanding of preventive maintenance processes related to saw shop and sawmill machinery O Technical understanding of the manufacturing and servicing of saws, guides, and chipping knifes O Schedule flexibility – as work may require day, evening, and weekend shifts O Preference will be given to a valid Inter-Provincial or Provincial journeyperson with saw filer certification West Fraser is currently looking for individuals who are interested in a full time long-term career. We offer an excellent compensation package including: a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an outstanding defined benefit pension plan. Recent upgrades to the sawmill highlight West Fraser’s ongoing commitment to maintaining 100 Mile Lumber as one of the leaders in the forest industry. The community of 100 Mile House offers excellent year-round recreational opportunities; and great medical and educational facilities. Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter in confidence no later than July 21, 2017 to: shawn.nicol@westfraser.com For more information on West Fraser and other career opportunities, visit our website at www.westfraser.com/jobs. We thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Browning BAR semi-auto 300 win. Mag. Exec cond. Made in Belgium. $800. 372-7890.

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Handguns 40 cal, CZ75. $500. 22 cal SW. $200. 2 Lee Enfields. $200. 1 Ross Rifle 1912. $400. 1- 22 Lakefield Arms Mark 2. $200. 250-3771247.

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2015 M300 power wheel chair w/charger Roho air seat, ext arm like new asking $6000obo (250) 554-1257

Misc. for Sale A-Steel Shipping Storage Containers. Used 20’40’45’53’ insulated containers. All sizes in stock. Prices starting under $2,000. Modifications possible doors, windows, walls etc., as office or living workshop etc.,Custom Modifications Office / Home” Call for price. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866528-7108 or 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com Bookcase 4-shelves. $200. Pier 1 coat rack. $250. Set of lamps. $200. Light fixtures $40/each. Locking med cabinet. $30. Call 250-377-7540. Casting Table 10x24. $100. 3-drawer Tool Stand. $60. 8x12 Wool Rug. $200. 3-drawer Wood Cab 18x22. $25. 250851-7687. Costume Jewellery worth $2000 good for the retailer. $750. 250-377-8436

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KTW requires door to door substitute carriers for all areas in the city. Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462 Fibreglass slide ideal for inground pool or dock. $200/obo. 250-374-6090. Kitchen Cabinets, natural wood, lowers/uppers. Approx 24’. $425. 250-554-0201.

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• Seniors Orientated • Close to the Hospital • Quiet Living Space • Underground Parking • Newly Renovated Suites • No Smoking

520 Battle Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2M2 Contact Jean: 250-372-0510

MISC4Sale: Oak Table Chairs-$400, 1-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg. Sectional lazy boy chesterfield with end lounges, burgundy, perfect shape. $500. 250-573-1736.

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2002 Nissan Altima. 4 door, auto. Fully loaded. Good condition. $5,500. Call to view. 250-376-4077.

1995 Rustler 5th. Wheel 22.5ft. Clean, slps 6 F/S, MW, bathroom. Good condition. $5,500/obo. 250-376-1393 or (cell) 250-851-1517

Suites, Lower Bright 1 Bdrm Brock avail July 1st $800 util incl, sep ent. prk. n/s/n/p 250-819-7537 N/Kam 2bdrm w/sep entr, ref., No Pets. $900/mo. +DD. 250376-0633. Vacant. N/Shore 2brms near Casino/schools. Avail now. $900/mo incld util. 250-8196158. Riverfront 1bdrm daylight level entry, util incl $650/mo. Avail now. 250-579-9609. Valleyview Avail Aug 1st spacious 1Bdrm + office new carpet, clean and bright F/S, FP, shed, sep drive/ent/w/d N/S N/P $1000/mo 372-1073 Valleyview pref working person. 1bdrm + den w/d, n/s/p. $950 util incl (250) 374-6406 Westsyde 1bdrm semi-furn. F/P. Lndry, util/cable incld. N/S, N/P. 950. 250-579-0193.

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Bachelor Suite starting at $800 per month 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Adult Oriented No Pets Elevators / Dishwashers Common Laundry $845-$1,050 per month North Shore 250-376-1427 South Shore 250-314-1135

Bed & Breakfast

1965 Mercury 4dr., hardtop. 55,000 miles. 390-330HP. $4,000. 250-574-3794. 1967 Ford Mustang approx 85% restored $14,000 obo (250) 579-2200

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Lots

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Duplex / 4 Plex 2bdrm 2bth upper duplex Lafarge $750, ac, n/p, n/s mature couple pref Avail Aug 1st. 250573-2529.

7805 Dallas Drive

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**BOOK NOW FOR BEST WEEKS IN 2017** Shuswap Lake! 5 Star Resort in Scotch Creek BC. REST & RELAX ON THIS PRIVATE CORNER LOT. Newer 1bdrm, 1-bath park model sleeps 4 . Tastefully decorated guest cabin for 2 more. One of only 15 lots on the beautiful sandy beach with a wharf for your boat. Provincial park, Golf, Grocery/Liquor store & Marina all minutes away. Resort has 2 pools, 2 hot tubs, Adult & Family Clubhouse, Park, Playground. Only $1,300 week. BOOK NOW! Rental options available for 3 & 4 day, 1 week, 2 week & monthly. Call for more information. 1-250-371-1333.

2013 Keystone Fusion Toy Hauler slps 9, 41ft 12ft garage asking $69,000 250-374-4723

1989 GMC 8ft. box with tailgate. $550. Motor & auto transmission. $1,000. Differential. $450. 250-828-1392. 4-P265/70R17 Goodyear All Seasons. $400/obo. 250-8193848. Leer truck cap fits 2000-2006 GMC shortbox. $800/obo. 250-573-2793.

Cars - Domestic

1985 Dodge Ram Charger. Very good condition. $5,000/Firm. 250-579-5551 2006 Equinox. 168,000kms. Auto, 6cyl. Good cond. $6,000/obo. 250-554-2788.

ONLY $35.00(plus Tax)

2011 Lincoln Navigator like new. 106,000kms. White, black leather interior, 3rd seat. Navigation, sunroof. $33,800. 250-374-4761

Trucks & Vans 1979 Chev 1/2Ton 4x4. 350 auto. No rust. Clean & straight. $6,000. 250-573-5111.

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1982 Mercedes 300 SD TD. 2 owners, original and documented. 242,000km no drips. Show car quality. Asking $6000. 250-312-3525 before 8pm

Motorcycles

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Mobile Homes & Parks

Camaro 1994 Z-28, LT1-V8, 6spd. T-tops, cruise, a/c 125,000km good cond $5,500 obo (250) 554-3240 or (778) 538-3240

Recreational/Rent

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Pan handled lot almost 3/4 acre, 1844 Parkcrest Ave, 250-376-2576, 250-320-2576

2007 - 28ft. Outback 5th Wheel. Sydney Edition. Large slide, very good condition. Everything Works. $14,700/obo. 250-318-0123

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2004 Trail Blazer 23ft. Like New. Self Contained. Air Conditioned. Must See! $8,500/Firm. 250-579-5551.

Sport Utility Vehicle

2014 Lincoln MKS 4dr. sedan. Fully loaded. 61,000kms. Black with black interior. Eco boost engine. $32,800. 250-319-8784

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2010 Nissan Maxima 4DSC, V-6, 156,000kms, loaded. Looked after extremely well. $10,500. 250-851-1193.

Best Value In Town

1989 Mercedes 560 SEC. 61,000kms. Hagerty Appraisals #2 car $10,000USD. Selling $10,000 CDN 250-574-3794

Home & Land

Lincoln welder 200 amp. Stubby $2000. Lister light plant 12 KVA/elec panel. $4000. 7’ Delta table saw 220V. $400. 250-573-3872.

Storage Scotch Creek Mini Storage. 8’x10’ units available. 250-955-0011. shuswapministorage.com

Available spacious 1bdrm apts with views. Starting at $850/mo. The Sands Apartment. Centrally located. Onsite Management. 250-8281711.

Recreation

Kubota AV2500 Generator. $585. 250-374-1988

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Apt/Condo for Rent

Bachelor Apartments 710— 730 1-Bedroom Apartments $910—$950

Own your own lot in Chase on the Little Shuswap Lake. Immac Park Model 44’x12’. Fully equipped. $150,000. 572-1169

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Townhouses

Condo Open House July 17,11:00am-1:00pm, #45-1950 Braeview Place Lovely updated home, with marvelous view and lots of charm in lower Aberdeen. Basement fully finished, immaculate move in ready home. Priced at $405,000.00

Rentals

THOMPSON VILLA APARTMENTS

8ft Antique Couch $900. Round dining room table w/4chairs & 2 bar stools. $700. Couch & matching chairs $149. 250-374-1541.

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

Diningroom table w/8-chairs, c/w Buffet and Hutch. Med Colour. $900. 250-374-8933.

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1981 Honda Silverwing 500. Fairing & hard bags. $1,650. 250-579-3205. 1983 Honda 650 Silverwing Interstate, collector plates 51K $3000obo 778-870-9625 2003 Harley Davidson 100th Ann. Edition Fat Boy CID 95 Stage 3 exc cond 17,000km $14,500. (250) 318-2030

Recreational/Sale 2002 Rustler 25ft. Travel Trailer. Slide, MW, TV. A1 cond. $13,000/obo. 250-578-7472. 2004 Palomino-Colt 9ft. Tent Trailer. Great condition. $3,900. 250-554-1887. 2005, 38’ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6, appl incld, fully loaded, $14,900. 236-421-2251

1994 21ft Wilderness Travel Trailer sleeps 5. $7500/obo (250) 571-4008

1996 Chevrolet C/K 2500 HD 3/4 ton Truck. Good condition. $9,900. 250-374-1988 2000 Dodge Dakota. Full load. V-6. 195kms. 1-owner, canopy. Good Cond. $5,500. 3763480

2006 Chev 1/2 4x4 auto start w/12’alum boat cessories (250) 571-4008

Livestock

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

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REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

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06 Smart Car diesel ex cond. A/C/elec windows, extra tires 60-70 miles per gal $5,500 250-579-8043

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1970 Mach 1, Built by Barry Prescot, Modified car, 460 V8 w/3 phase nitrous, 9 inch diff, roll bar, racing seats 22,000 miles replacement cost $75,000 asking $35,000obo (250) 554-3240 (778) 538-3240 2009 Pontiac GT5. Black, winter/summer tires, good cond. $5,000. 236-425-3301. Absolute gorgeous 03 Cadillac Deville one owner low kms $5,500.00/obo 250-554-0580

ton ext cab (165,000km) and all ac$12,000/obo

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SALE Directory 2005 Dodge Dakota 4X4, V-6. 154,000kms. Fully loaded. Rear diff rebuilt & new fwd DT. Keyless entry, summers/winters on rims. NO TRADES. $9,000/obo. Txt or call David 250-571-2559.

2007 Mazda B4000 Ext cab, 4x4, A/C alloy rims, 82,000 km, one owner, truck is like new, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait asking $13,900 OBO Call 778-5383240 Kamloops 2007 Ram 1500 Hemi. Full trailer pkg. Low kms. Exec cond. $10,500. 250-828-9443.

ABERDEEN Downsizing Sale. Sat & Sun, July 15th and 16th. 8am-1pm. 2234 Van Horne Dr. Yard care items and collectableâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

BARNHARTVALE Sat & Sun, July 15/16th. 10am-4pm. 8080 Barnhartvale Rd. No Early Birds!

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DOWNTOWN Multi Family Garage Sale. Sunday, July 16th. 1000 block of Pleasant St. 8am - 12 ish.

day special for $17.50 for Thursday and Friday Garage Sale Packages must be picked up Prior to the Garage Sale.

SAHALI Sat. July 15th. 9am-2pm. 172 Castle Towers Dr. Massive Moving Sale. Everything Must Go! 20 years of stuff.

WHERE DO YOU TURN 2008 GMC Sierra SLE 2500 2wd. A/C, cruise, power windows and HD trailer hitch. Mechanically sound. $2500. Call Dave 250-554-2400

Boats 10.5FT Kam Glass 2hp rated w/oars $300 (778) 470-4483 11Ft Saturn HD inflatable boat new cond. incl elec motor, launching wheels adjustable 12 volt pump c/w boat cover $2700/obo 250-3153626 25ft Carver Cabin/cruiser. Slps 4-6, toilet, sink, shower, 9.9 kicker, new engine 5.8 with a Volvo leg, trailer new tires, bearings, surge brake control. $15,000/obo. or trade for 2 Sea-dooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 250-376-4163. Boat loader with 2500# winch, controller, battery & boat racks, $1500/obo. 250-5735454.

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VALLEYVIEW Moving Sale: Sat & Sun, July 15/16th. 7am-4pm. 2480 Valleyview Drive. Furn, tools, hshld items, clothing.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Frank Brauner

Elisa Gasparin

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Frank Brauner, my beloved husband and our father, on June 4, 2017. He was born on May 19, 1925. Frank was survived by his wife Anne and his four sons Frank Jr., Gary and Glenda, Leonard, Clifford and Andrea and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Frank and Anne met in England in 1945 and married in 1947 in Birch River, Manitoba and spent 70 years together. They lived in Flin Flon, Manitoba for 31 years where he worked as a Power Engineer and then becoming a Paramedic before coming to Kamloops. Frank was a great outdoors man and loved to hunt and fish. Being out in the wilderness was a big part of his life. Frank and Anne spent many hours and outings going on field trips and picnics. His memories and funny stories of the outdoors were many and numerous. We all shall miss him so very much, but we all take comfort that he is at peace forever. He will always be remembered for his wit, humour and jokes. There will be no formal service by request.

Ms. Myrna Fox

On S a t u r d a y, July 1, 2017, Elisa Gasparin peacefully passed away at the Ridgeview Lodge in Kamloops, B.C. She was 91 years young. Elisa was born on September 30, 1925 on Robbins Range to Katerina and Giuseppe Bertolotti. Elisa was a devoted wife and a loving and selfless mother. She was predeceased by her husband Vasco in 2005 and brothers Pete and Leno Bertolotti and brother-in-law Nunzio Gasparin. Elisa is survived by her three sons Tony (Maureen), Terry (Michele) and Morris (Lana), four grandchildren Brandon, Brian, Matthew and Michael and two great-grandchildren Ashlynn and Beckham. In her passing, we mourn at what we have lost and rejoice at what she has gained.

Frank’s wishes were to have the spreading of his ashes and burial arrangement in his home town of Birch River along with his parents, brothers and sisters.

Our family would love to thank and express gratitude to all the staff at Ridgeview Lodge for showing her love and respect.

Many thanks to the medical and care professionals who cared for him.

Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

A Celebration of Life will be held on August 12, 2017 at his son’s home in Kamloops.

Myrna was born in Winnipeg and raised at Carman, MB where she began her banking career. From there, she transferred with the bank to Calgary then Kamloops. In 1964, she made a move to Hawaii, where for 40 years she worked for the Central Pacific Bank. Myrna was the first hoole (Caucasian) hired by this Japanese based bank in Honolulu. After assuming several banking positions, she retired in 2005 and has lived in Kamloops for the past 10 years. There will be a private family Graveside Service. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454

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Daryl George Seifert

A Celebration of Life for Daryl George Seifert will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 2:00 pm.

Location: The Word of Life Church, 3587 Westsyde Road,

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Ms. Myrna Fox, passed away peacefully in Kamloops, BC on July 8, 2017. She will be lovingly remembered by her brothers Blake Fox (Linda) and Michael Fox, sisters Avalean Loerke and Valerie Hoy (Allen) as well as many nieces, nephews, friends and relatives. She is predeceased by her parents Clair and Aletha Fox.

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Isobel passed away peacefully with family present at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice in Kamloops, B.C. on July 7, 2017, at the age of 75. She is lovingly remembered by her husband of 52 years, James, her daughters Lynn (Mark), Janet (Chris), her two precious grandchildren James and Elaine and nephews Ewan (Sarah) and Stuart Wilson, as well as many relatives and friends.

needs. As a homemaker, Isobel’s cooking, baking and talents as a seamstress became legendary among friends and family. Her costume designs were seen every year throughout regional and provincial dance festivals. Adding to her list of accomplishments, Isobel was also the business manager for James’s medical practice.

Isobel was born in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. She spent her youth in the town of Buckhaven actively involved in her father’s church choir, becoming the lead soprano. At the age of 17, she won first place in a National Arts festival for her rendition of “One Fine Day” from Puccini’s Madama Butterfly.

In recent years, Isobel returned to her love of singing. She would often be seen, accompanied by James on guitar, entertaining around local retirement residences. She also spent much of her spare time working and maintaining her beautiful garden.

After completing teacher training at Moray House College Institute of Education in Edinburgh, Scotland, she undertook further study and qualifications in the Froebel and Montessori pedagogies. She then became a lecturer in infant education at Callendar Park College of Education, which was affiliated with The University of Edinburgh.

The family would like to thank Dr. Peter Loland, Dr. Nguyen and the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice for their care and attention to Isobel.

May 14, 1942 - July 7, 2017

After the family immigrated to Canada in 1974, and the birth of her second daughter, Isobel became a full-time homemaker and volunteer. She established remedial reading programs in several elementary schools around Kamloops, and she worked tirelessly to aid children with learning

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 29th, 2017 at 1:00 pm in the Schoening Funeral Chapel with Celebrant Glen Peter.

Benjamin Richard Hallman It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Benjamin Richard Hallman on July 5, 2017 in Kamloops, BC. Ben was born in Macklin, SK on October 18, 1924. Left to mourn are his wife Norma, daughters Barbara (husband Tim), Darlene (husband Ray) and Colleen, grandchildren Cody (husband Matt), Erin (partner Todd), Angela, Winston and great-grandchildren Nox Zoey and Maxwell. Ben was a veteran of WWII who never discussed with his family the atrocities he witnessed. He chose to live life with joy and laughter instead and immersed himself in hard work. He was an avid gardener and delightful father. There will be a Celebration of his Life Tuesday, July 18th at Hills of Peace Lutheran Church at 11:00 am with a reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Special thanks to the Ponderosa Lodge where Ben spent the last six months of his life. The kindness and support for his needs did not go unnoticed or unappreciated.

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Celebration Of Life For Annette Cathrine Papp (nee Flatt)

A Celebration of Life for Cathy will be held on Saturday, July 15th, 2017 at 11:00 am at St. Peters Church, Monte Creek. Lunch to follow.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam William (Bill) Frederick Hoffman On July 8, 2017, William (Bill) Frederick Hoffman passed away. Bill’s goal was to reach the age of 100. However, having recently lost the love of his life, Hazel, three months earlier, he was truly broken-hearted and knew that his peace would be found at her side. Bill was 92 and despite how proud he was to boast about his age, he was equally as proud of the fact that most people guessed his age to be at least 10 years younger. Bill leaves behind three children Janice (Dennis) Cline, Angie, Kent, Jody and families, Laurie’s boys Alan Sarka and Chris Sarka and families, Grant (Diane) Hoffman, Kari Lynn, Bryan and families and Arlene (David) Paul, Natalie, Braedon and Spencer. Along with Bill’s family, there are so many others who will miss his non-stop talking, his knowledge about everything and his incredible warmth and generosity. Bill was predeceased by his wife of almost 69 years, Hazel, his daughter Laurie Hoffman, and his son Scott Hoffman. He was also predeceased by his twin sister Betty, sister Jean and brother Marlin. Bill served in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II and was extremely proud of that fact. He served on the HMCS Kincardine and his memories of that time were often shared with anyone willing to listen. After serving in the Navy, Bill began working for CP Transport, a decision that spanned his entire working career. Although Bill and Hazel often moved because of his employment, most weekends were spent camping with family. It was during these camping trips that Dad first showed his passion for cooking; but it wasn’t until he retired, at the early age of 59, that he officially kicked Hazel out of the kitchen and took over the cooking. He never did master the art of cleaning up after cooking – but Hazel was happy to kick him out of the kitchen to clean up after him so she could enjoy the peace and quiet! Bill’s early retirement also allowed him and Hazel to combine their love of camping with their love of dancing by joining the Kamloops Square Dancer’s Club. The two of them went on many camping/dancing trips throughout the province and beyond for many years. There were many other hobbies that Bill discovered to keep himself active. Besides cooking, camping and square dancing, he loved gardening and quoting the Globe & Mail. His garden always

overflowed with countless vegetables grown to perfection. Once he moved out of his home with his large garden, he quickly took over other family gardens and found tremendous joy in comparing which garden produced better vegetables. In true Bill fashion, he took full credit for the success of each of the gardens. Bill also took credit for the successes of each of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and boy oh boy, did he brag about them. It didn’t matter which career or hobby any of the kids took on; whatever they chose to do, Bill believed they were the best. Being active in the community was also important to Bill and he proudly volunteered alongside Hazel for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation for many years. This cause was very near and dear to both. He also volunteered with the Communities in Bloom, contributing much of his gardening and growing knowledge to this group. Bill also sat on the Board of Directors for Cottonwood Manor in North Kamloops and was instrumental in its creation. Unlike his very private wife, Bill loved to do these activities loudly and proudly and we are certain that his passion helped spark greater support within the community. The family wishes to express its gratitude to the many doctors and nurses both at Royal Inland Hospital and Ponderosa. The family also extends a warm thank you to Dr. Ben Anders, who has not only been Bill’s doctor for many years, but a friend as well. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s memory can be made to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. Donations can be made online at www.crohnsandcolitis.ca, by mail to Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, 600 – 60 St. Clair Avenue, Toronto, ON M4T 1N5, or by phone at 1-800-513-8202. The family will be holding a private Celebration of Bill’s Life but would like to sincerely thank those many friends who have extended their love for Bill to the family. Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

Kyle David Smith We are deeply saddened to announce the very sudden and tragic passing of Kyle. He is survived by his parents Kelvin (Laura) and Carol Smith, loving sister Amanda, grandparents Bob and Muriel Smith and Gertie Carlson. Aunts and Uncles: Cheryl (Dale) Beottger, Ted (Gloria) Carlson and Mike (Adel) Carlson. Cousins: Steve (Kacey), Shaun (Jo), Jen (AJ), Leanne (Jeff), Jennifer (Ryen), Adam (Leigh) and Solvi, Paul and Peter, as well as many other family and friends. Kyle was born on April 26, 1992 in Kamloops, B.C. From a young age, Kyle kept himself busy and active, rarely taking a moment to rest. Kyle had a passion for going to the gym, running, competing in half marathons and Spartan races. Kyle also enjoyed other sports including soccer, hockey, paintball, high school football, snowboarding, wake boarding, dirt biking, mountain biking, camping, fishing, 4x4-ing in his truck, hanging out with friends and spending time with family. Kyle was known for his kindness, quiet nature, huge smile and love of life. Kyle lived life every single day exactly how he wanted to. He was always pushing himself to the limit, often learning things the hard way. He recently completed his training to become a CN conductor, which he and his family are so proud of. Kyle will be so missed by his family and friends, and all who knew him. He was so loved. There will be a Celebration of Life held for Kyle at The Coast Hotel Kamloops on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 1:00 pm. There will be an opportunity to share stories of Kyle for all who wish to share. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to BC Children’s Hospital in Kyle’s name. Condolences to the family may be sent to DrakeCremation.com

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Frederick Lamont Roach January 29, 1927 – July 9, 2017 We are saddened to announce the passing of Frederick Roach. Fred was predeceased by two sons Johnny and Rory and two sons-in-law Stewart Ganton and Doug Chalmers. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Eileen and his children Kathleen (Al), Maureen, Timothy (Mary), Kevin (Jean) and Colleen. He also leaves to mourn five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Love Always Remembers By Helen Steiner Rice

May tender memories Soften your grief, May fond recollection Bring you relief, And may you find comfort And peace in the thought, Of the joy that knowing Your loved one brought. For time and space Can never divide, Or keep your loved one From your side. When memory paints In colors true, The happy hours That belong to you. Condolences to the family may be sent to DrakeCremation.com

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A Vanished Friend by Anders Lim

Around the corner I have a friend In this great city that has no end; Yet days go by, and weeks rush on, And before I know it a year has gone, And I never see my old friend’s face, For life is a swift and terrible race. He knows I like him just as well As in the days when I rang his bell, And he rang mine. We were younger then, And now we are busy, tired men, Tired of playing a foolish game, Tired with trying to make a name. “Tomorrow, I will call on Jim, Just to show that I am thinking of him.” But tomorrow comes and tomorrow goes, And the distance between us grows and grows, Around the corner, yet miles away “Here’s a telegram, sir,” “Jim died today!” And that’s what we get, and deserve in the end, Around the corner a vanished friend!

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