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City staffers ‘disappointed’ with report on Ajax Council expected to hear about staff displeasures at Tuesday meeting after joint federal-provincial report ANDREA KLASSEN STAFF REPORTER andrea@kamloopsthisweek.com

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The city centre was bustling over the weekend, with Ribfest — including Gator BBQ (above) — fillied tummies and Hot Nite in the City attracted car enthusiasts and vehicles from across North America. For more photos from the events, turn to Page A12.

Weather shifts, but fires rage on SEAN BRADY STAFF REPORTER sbrady@kamloopsthisweek.com

The change in the weather over the weekend brought some bad with the good. While rain poured down over a large portion of the province and wind briefly cleared the skies, it wasn’t enough to temper the

larger and more aggressive fires plaguing B.C. With the weather also came lightning, which is to blame for most of the new wildfires started over the weekend — a combined 52 new fires from Friday to Sunday, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service. Several fires in the province

saw aggressive growth over the weekend, despite the rain they received. Although some of the increases in size can be attributed to the better visibility, allowing for them to be more accurately mapped, both the HancevilleRiske Creek and Elephant Hill fires continued to grow. See FIRE, A4

City of Kamloops staff are “disappointed” with a report from federal and provincial regulators on the Ajax mine, city council will hear Tuesday. In a staff report, the city’s environmental services co-ordinator Emily Lomas said the report, released to the public last week for 60 days of comment, fails to reflect concerns raised by the city and other organizations who helped review the mine’s environmental application. “The report also reads as if every concern or potential project effect is avoidable or mitigated, does not list concerns regarding the proposed mitigation plans and mentions very little about the level of confidence in some of the assessments of the project’s effects,” Lomas wrote. She also suggests conditions put forward by staff around areas of city concern have been discarded.

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The report . . . does “ not list concerns regarding the proposed mitigation plans.

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— EMILY LOMAS City of Kamloops

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Council is being asked to write a letter to the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office and Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, as well as environment ministers in Victoria and Ottawa, and reach out to ministers directly to express concern over the report.

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Maverick morphed into shelter for ‘out of place’ fire evacuees ASK Wellness opened up facility for those with health, mental or addictions issues SEAN BRADY STAFF REPORTER sbrady@kamloopsthisweek.com

All 43 rooms of the Maverick Motor Inn were gutted down to their concrete floors and the former motel was ready to be turned into affordable housing by ASK Wellness. But before the work started, the motel had one last set of temporary residents to house — wildfire evacuees from Williams Lake. ASK Wellness executive director Bob Hughes said it didn’t seem right to let the Maverick sit empty in a time of need. “The province gave us all this cash to buy this thing, and here we are with the place wide open. I just couldn’t bear to consider that as an ethical thing to do,” he said. Earlier this year, the province gave $6.5 million to ASK Wellness to purchase the Maverick Motor Inn and convert it to affordable housing for people who are homeless, at-risk of homelessness or have mental health challenges. Hughes’ idea to use the motel came from knowing the kind of evacuees who might need a little extra help. Hughes was also tipped off about those in need by Interior Health mental health worker Tara Mochizuki. “It was pretty clear that the population we would traditionally work with — those with developmental disabilities, addiction, mental health issues — would really struggle with a large group setting like at the Sandman,” Hughes said. Sandman Centre has served as the emergency social services and registration hub for the Red Cross since mid-July, including group lodging for evacuees, with hundreds of cots laid out across the arena floor. Hughes spent time at the arena looking for evacuees who were “definitely out of place” to bring up to the Maverick. He

DAVE EAGLES/KTW ASK Wellness Society executive director Bob Hughes (left) and employment services facilitator Kevin Watt are happy to have been able to help recent wildfire victims during their stay in Kamloops.

said he was looking for people with significantly compromised health, in wheelchairs, those with mobility challenges, those with mental disabilities, brain injuries, and even developmental disorders like autism. Shortly after Williams Lake was ordered to evacuate on July 15, Hughes sent an email to staff calling them into action. The ASK Wellness crew worked to re-equip the bare rooms with beds and fridges. Soon enough, 52 people filled the motel. While the Kamloops Food Bank initially supplied food for evacuees, Calvary Church pastor Marco Bessa and his congregation stepped in to fill the need, turning the church kitchen into a “full commercial operation,” according to Hughes. The church had been looking for an opportunity to help since

the evacuations started, but were initially turned away because of a surplus of volunteers — something that inspired Bessa, who came to the city a year ago from Winnipeg. “I’ve never seen something like this — just how quickly and ready people were there to help. It was so inspirational about the city. I was proud to be someone who lives in Kamloops,” Bessa said. When the church finally got its chance to help out, they sprang into action. “Our kitchen manager Katie Winston got on social media and within an hour had people lined up ready to cook, for every single day, three meals per day,” Hughes said. About 20 volunteers from the Calvary Church, which is located across the highway from the Maverick, helped feed those in

need for the duration of their stay. Some kitchen staff worked from the early morning to late evening, doing prep work and cleaning. Long hours weren’t unusual at the motel, either. Speaking to ASK staffer Kevin Watt as things ramped up, Hughes asked, “Are you ready to just log horrendous hours to make this happen?” to which Watt replied, “I’m good to go, Bob.” According to Hughes, Watt logged 187 hours of work over the course of two weeks. As for ASK Wellness’ renovation plans, it turns out that the timing of the crisis wasn’t so bad. Just two days after evacuees moved out, they received their building permit and work started the next day. “We didn’t miss a beat,” Hughes said.

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The Hanceville-Riske Creek wildfire has now burned 193,000 hectares and continues to pose a threat to communities in the area. The Cariboo Regional District has issued a backcountry closure due to the risk of new fires. Meanwhile, the Elephant Hill fire continues to move towards the northwest side of Kamloops Lake. The fire, now 168,000 hectares, has also shown aggressive growth to the north towards Green Lake and to the southwest along Highway 99, where a controlled burn south of Clinton jumped the fire lines due to strong winds. Weather might not be the only thing hampering B.C. Wildfire Service operations. The Hanceville-Riske Creek and Elephant Hill fires account for nearly 1,000 firefighters alone, and with much of the B.C. Wildfire Service’s labour force made up of post-

KTW FILE PHOTO The Elephant Hill wildfire has left a trail of scorched earth in its path.

secondary students, things may get even more difficult of the fire season continues into September. “We’ve been putting a lot of planning into that crunch

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Berwick residents raise $7K for fire relief

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Three-year-old Aali Phillips was drawing with sidewalk chalk outside the TNRD building on Victoria Street on Saturday. More people were out and about over the weekend as the heavy smoke cover partially lifted and somewhat cleared Kamloops’ skies temporarily before rolling back in on Monday morning.

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Residents of a Kamloops retirement community have raised more than $7,000 to support those impacted by this year’s wildfires. Berwick on the Park residents began fundraising after Kamloops became home to thousands of wildfire evacuees last month, according to Jacquie Johnson-Biblow, the facility’s community relations manager. Residents recently presented a cheque for $7,333 to the Canadian Red Cross intended to go toward both immediate relief and long-term recovery for those impacted by this year’s B.C. wildfires — a season being described as the worst in 60 years. Funds raised came from residents and staff.

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A hidden past of drug dealing by a former university football player now hoping to turn golf pro was declared an “exceptional circumstance” by a provincial court judge Monday. David Kiggins pleaded guilty to one count of possession for the purpose of trafficking for less than three kilograms of marijuana. He admitted to selling about $30 worth of marijuana on three occasions in what judge Roy Dickey called a dial-adope operation. The undercover operation was conducted by Delta police in June 2010. Kiggins parted way with his lawyer, moved to Manitoba to play football and thought he left the charges behind, said defence lawyer Jay Michi. But Crown lawyer Anthony

Varesi said Kiggins was pulled over this year at a traffic stop in B.C. and re-arrested on the charges. The Crown and defence made a joint submission for a conditional discharge, with nine months of probation. Kiggins has no criminal record, attended university and pursued athletics after 2010. “Since then the accused has done very well,” said Varesi. Michi said Kiggins was playing football in 2010 but was suffering from “family anxiety” and fell into drug dealing. He is now on the cusp of playing golf at the professional level. “He’s here today to deal with the past,” Michi said. Dickey granted the conditional discharge, declaring Kiggins an “exceptional circumstance” and thus avoiding a jail term.

Angler fined for 26 trout A fisherman busted by conservation officers with 26 rainbow trout has been ordered to pay a $3,000 fine. Rajko Gundelj, 53, pleaded guilty in provincial court Monday to fishing during a closed period and not possess-

ing a valid licence. He was arrested on Nov. 11 last year after fishing on the Thompson River near Ashcroft. Court heard conservation officers were called to the river after reports of anglers fishing during a closed period.

The tech entrepreneur awarded a six-month sponsorship in Kamloops to grow his company said exposure to a smaller market here could help his move across Canada. Jonathan Natavio was selected by Kamloops Innovation Centre for a $10,000 cash prize, office space, accommodation and mentorship to grow Porter, which he started in February of last year. He spoke on Monday to the downtown Rotary Club of Kamloops. Natavio has been in the city since July working to expand Porter. The company is a tech platform designed to link businesses and professionals needing odd jobs done with contractors qualified and willing to do the work. That includes everything from moving and assembling furniture to handyman services and shopping. Porter has major technology clients in Vancouver on its platform. Natavio said his firm can duplicate its success in the Vancouver market into other major Canadian markets. “But when we think about owning the Canadian market there’s a lot more smaller-sized cities,” he said.

Woman injured in night-time boat crash on Shuswap Lake Police are investigating a night-time boat collision on Shuswap Lake that left a woman with undetermined injuries. Chase RCMP Staff Sgt. Gary Heebner said the wreck took place just after 10:15 p.m. on Aug. 8.

“It was reported that one pleasure craft struck the rear of another boat that was stationary at the time,” he said, noting two men were on the moving boat and a man and a woman were on the vessel that was struck.

“The 41-year-old woman in the stationary craft suffered injuries as a result of the collision.” Heebner said police continue to investigate, specifically whether alcohol played a role in the incident.

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The signs were everywhere in a Sahali home busted by RCMP that Jason Robertson was a drug dealer and that weapons and electronics in the house were illegally obtained, a Crown lawyer argued Monday. The Crown and defence made submissions in the trial of Robertson, whose several homes were raided in May 2014 in a high-profile RCMP operation. After the arrests, police reported finding stolen electronics, guns, drugs and cash in the homes. But more than 50 charges against Robertson and his wife, Sarah, were eventually narrowed down to just 10 over several years of court proceedings. The Crown did not present evidence against Sarah Robertson and she was acquitted of all charges. “The common-sense inference is he [Robertson] knew, or was willfully blind, to property obtained by the commission of an offence,” said prosecutor Evan Goulet.

The Crown argues Robertson knew or ought to have known six guns in his house were illegally obtained. When they raided the home, police found unsecured guns and ammunition in a number of rooms in the house. The house had a sophisticated surveillance system, something Goulet said is another indication Robertson was a drug dealer who sold drugs and took in stolen guns as payment. Defence lawyer Micah Rankin argued there is no evidence that Robertson knew guns or electronics were stolen. Crown, he argued, has not proven his guilty mind. A total of 230 items were seized by police, the vast majority of them returned to the couple. “For the Crown to say the court should conclude all the items were stolen and traded for drugs and Mr. Robertson trades drugs for guns and fences them — there’s no evidence,” Rankin said. “In fact, the evidence is the opposite.” Police targeted the home based on tips that Robertson

was associated with a Prince George-based gang known as The Crew and was dealing in kilogram-level quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin. Using a sophisticated audioand video-recording system in the home, defence lawyers alleged during a pre-trial hearing that officers undermined the couple’s rights under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms when they conducted the search. After the hearing, Justice Jeanne Watchuk ruled RCMP had reasonable grounds under the search warrant to make many of the seizures. The Crown acknowledged, however, that police made some errors in the search and failed to give Sarah Robertson a right to speak to a lawyer before asking her questions. Police also found $50,000 in cash, bundled in $10,000 wads, and a number of brand new PlayStations and tablets. Four of the electronics were traced as stolen but Goulet said the others are highly suspicious.

Kamloops-area First Nations sign pact with mining company A pair of local First Nations have signed a deal with a Vancouver-based gold exploration company working 50 kilometres north of Kamloops. The Stk’emlúpsemc te Secwépemc Nation, which represents the Tk’emlups and Skeetchestn bands, announced Friday it has signed a five-year co-operation agreement with WestKam Gold Corp. around its Bonaparte Gold project.

In a release, SSN said the deal will allow WestKam unrestricted access to explore its registered mineral property, which lies within the bands’ traditional territory. SSN will also support the company as it applies for permits and other regulatory processes, and will prepare a cultural heritage study of the area. WestKam will pay SSN $150,000 once the study is com-

pleted, and is also issuing it 1.5 million shares of its capital stock. In addition, SSN will receive a two per cent net smelter royalty on mineral product sales relating to the bulk sample program proposed for the property. In the release, WestKam describes its Bonaparte project as “a high grade, bulk tonnage, copper gold target with significant potential.”

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SOMETHING HAS GOT TO GIVE It doesn’t take a close examination of spreadsheets full of numbers to know that real estate in British Columbia — outside of the traditional hot spots of the Lower Mainland and the Victoria area — is selling, and selling fast. Even corners of this province where, traditionally, prices have been lower and homes might sit on the market longer are seeing rapid turnover, with properties selling almost before the for sale sign goes up. There’s even the threat of bidding wars in rural communities previously thought of as real estate backwaters. In many once-affordable parts of B.C., the brisk pace of sales is also evident. Real estate signs that go up one day often have a “sold” sticker plastered over them the next. Big parts of this province are experiencing low inventory and high demand, with benchmark prices for singlefamily homes spiking by upwards of 15 per cent over last year from the Interior to Vancouver Island. This is great for those looking to cash out of their home and move somewhere less expensive; not so much for those looking to get into the market for the first time. This is because salaries have not kept pace with real estate price growth. We would venture to say most British Columbians outside of Vancouver and Victoria aren’t making 15 per cent more now than they did last summer — and that’s just a year’s growth. It’s been decades of a steep climb in housing costs for B.C.. The pace does not seem sustainable. The portion of your paycheque going to your mortgage — something almost everyone has to take on when purchasing a home — has ballooned over the years. That ratio of what you make compared to what your home costs has become more and more skewed. We’re not quite yet at Vancouver or Toronto levels of crazy, where homes under $1 million are scarce, but most people cannot take on $1 million debt. The equation needs to change — or something’s going to give. — Cowichan Valley Citizen

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here is no doubt that the air quality in Kamloops has been much worse than usual this summer. Smoke that regional wildfires have blown into our valley unfortunately have had a wicked staying power. On Aug. 3, the B.C. air quality health index (AQHI), which normally presents a scale of one to 10, spiked to 49. And, many days since then, our AQHI has hovered around 15 to 20. Hopefully the AQHI is better as you are reading these words. When air quality goes down, people start to ask about the impacts to human health. Added to anxiety about this crazy wildfire season, people get even more anxious. As your acting mayor, I have been trying to research and pass along the the best information I can find on air quality impacts. I’ve also been communicating the most reliable tips on what citizens can do to minimize negative impacts. A problem in this effort, though, is this general increasing distrust of information from “the authorities” — and there have been local dissenting voices calling into question the information and advice provided from our public health officials and from city hall. Closely following informa-

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CITY HALL tion provided to me by provincial medical health officers, what follows is my advice. The air quality levels we have been generally experiencing could have negative health impacts on the young, the elderly, women about to give birth and those with existing respiratory or health conditions. People should be avoiding strenuous outdoor activities. If you are feeling concerned about impacts or are feeling unwell, stay indoors with the windows closed. If you are outdoors, consider wearing what is called a N95 mask. (I am not the least bit qualified to provide specific medical advice so, for more details and for specific medical concerns, I suggest talking to a doctor or calling HealthLink BC at 811.) Our air quality is typically still good enough for organizers of outdoor events to continue. They may have less attendees but it is their individual

choice whether to carry on or cancel. I believe provincial medical health officers are providing reliable information. They are specifically trained in public health impacts and have many years of experience understanding the various health risks associated with wildfires. Not everyone is so confident. Thompson Rivers University Prof. Michael Mehta, who generally shows interest in local environmental and health-risk issues, has been a lot more concerned about negative health impacts from our degraded air. Mehta has commented in media reports, including a letter to the editor in last Thursday’s edition of Kamloops This Week, that he would like to see outdoor events cancelled, Domtar shut down and people consider “self evacuating” until the air quality gets better. While I am firmly on the side of the provincial medical health officers on this issue, I believe there is great value in a robust and respectful debate. I think, though, this is better done in a post wildfire season review. Right now, I feel it is critical to be clear as I can and pass along what I feel is the best current information. Arjun Singh is the City of Kamloops’ acting mayor.

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STOP CALLING IT KDN BUILDING Editor: The building on Seymour Street that city hall is about to so casually demolish was built as Kamloops’ third location of the Hudson Bay stores (Western division). Let’s stop calling it the Kamloops Daily News building. City hall said they did not even know what year it was built. The marble on the front was imported from Italy. City hall said the foundation was inadequate for renovation. All the plans and engineering specifications for the store could have been found at the HBC Archives in Winnipeg. The career manager, who managed the store soon after it originally opened and returned 24

Before the building at Seymour Street and Fourth Avenue was home to the Kamloops Daily News, it was the Hudson Bay Company. The city is currently demolishing the site to pave way for a parking lot.

years later as the manager of its replacement at Aberdeen Mall, knew the building well. Kelly Childs advised me the building was built with the option for an additional floor to be added with a “skywalk” to a four-level parkade modelled after the HBC at Seymour Street in Vancouver. The annex was added in the 1960s, originally

as warehouse space and then converted to retail. The city bureaucrats rushed to purchase something with no clear plan and ended up paying twice its market value. Then, they did not even protect the plumbing system and let frost wreak damage. Then they spent more of our money on a wasted vote and now want

to bury the red heritage bricks in the excavation. A 6.5 million dollar empty lot. The HBC store in Victoria was recently renovated to house condos. This Kamloops building should have been used to house all the city hall departments we can find at too many addresses scattered all over this city. If these decisions and massive waste had occurred in a private company, the shareholders would be seeking compensation and heads would be rolling. When will our taxpayers and councillors start holding people earning over $200,000 per year responsible for these boondoggles? Steve Bell HBC retired

SOMETHING WRONG IN CITY’S REC DEPARTMENT Editor: I just received my copy of the 2017 Parks and Recreation Activity Guide. I was so excited to see the new Aquafit Schedule for Westsyde Pool, but my excitement turned to a huge disappointment. No evening classes? Not even at the Canada Games Pool.

So I called the city and spoke to the recreational supervisor, who informed me they could not find a certified instructor who wants to work evenings. In B.C.? In Canada? Not one? I find that hard to believe. First, we had to fight to keep Westsyde Pool open, then we waited two years for the city to do the repairs.

Now they don’t even offer the classes they had before. Something is wrong in the recreation department. Not all taxpaying citizens can go to daytime classes. Is there anyone in the recreation department who cares? Trudy Olsson Kamloops

ADD ANOTHER TO LIST OF DISAPPOINTED Editor: City staff disappointed? Me, too. After another 459 pages it also said, “The Agency and EAO are satisfied that KAM (Kamloops Ajax Mining) has adequately identified and considered the potential effects of the environment on Ajax.” Is this not backwards, ‘effects of the environment on Ajax’. No wonder we’re having a challenge getting KGHM and the EIEIO folks to see the light. Bill Hadgkiss Kamloops

AIR QUALITY UNDERLINES AJAX ABSURDITY Editor: One thing the smoke has demonstrated is how poorly contaminated air is flushed out of Kamloops. Our air quality during the wildfires has continued to be the worst in BC. It underlines the absurdity of developing a large open pit mine in Kamloops that will provide dust forever contaminating our air, when our geography obviously prevents flushing of the contaminates. Hugh Jordan Kamloops

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Canada gives public glance at game plan ahead of NAFTA talks ANDY BLATCHFORD

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OTTAWA — Chrystia Freeland has given Canadians a look at their government’s strategy as it prepares to go nose-to-nose with the country’s biggest trading partner in crucial NAFTA talks. The foreign affairs minister laid out Ottawa’s core objectives Monday, two days before negotiations on a new North American Free Trade Agreement are to begin. The Canadian list, far shorter than the one released last month by the United States, sets out about a halfdozen goals that involve playing both offence and defence. They include a push for more access to government procurement, improved mobility for professionals, protecting Canadian rights to supply management and an openness to reform of the investor-state dispute settlement process, as long as it ensures governments hold on to their right to regulate in the public interest. “As in any trade negotiation, we have some areas of our offensive interests, areas where we think the agreement can be strengthened and improved,’’ Freeland said after outlining her goals in a speech.

“And we have some areas where we believe the agreement currently serves its purpose and areas that need to be preserved in the national interest.’’ Freeland also announced the government’s plan to call for what she labelled as new “progressive’’ elements in NAFTA 2.0. The proposals include stronger labour standards, tougher provisions to protect the environment as well as chapters on gender and Indigenous rights. Freeland insisted these are all areas in which she believes Canada can find common ground with the U.S. and Mexico. Negotiators plan to use provisions from Canada’s recently negotiated trade agreements with the European Union and Chile as guidelines for these chapters, Freeland added. “Progressive elements are also important if you want a free-trade deal that’s also a fair-trade deal,’’ she said in a question-and-answer session following a speech at the University of Ottawa. The government highlighted these goals at a time of rising international concerns that trade deals will only inflict more damage on the environment and accelerate a hollowing out of the middle class.

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OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says two Canadians were among 18 people killed in a suspected extremist attack on a popular restaurant in Burkina Faso. The incident happened late Sunday when suspected Islamic extremists opened fire at a Turkish restaurant in the country’s capital. “It is with very great sorrow that I can confirm the deaths of two Canadians in yesterday’s attack in Burkina Faso,’’ Freeland said on Monday. “The heartfelt condolences of our government go out to the loved ones of those targeted and the victims of this tragic attack. Canadian consular officials are working hard to provide assistance to their loved ones.’’ Local authorities say other foreigners killed include two Kuwaitis and one person each from France,

Senegal, Nigeria, Lebanon and Turkey. Seven Burkina Faso citizens were also killed and authorities said three other victims had not yet been identified. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the violence, which continued into the early hours Monday. At least three members of Burkina Faso’s security forces were wounded during the assault, said Capt. Guy Ye, spokesman of the security forces. The assailants arrived at the restaurant on motorcycles and then began shooting randomly at the crowds dining Sunday evening, he said. Security forces arrived at the scene with armoured vehicles after reports of shots fired near Aziz Istanbul. The attack brought back painful memories of the January 2016 attack at another cafe that left 30 people dead.

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Trump names hate groups, denounces U.S. racial violence One woman killed in attack during violent confrontation in Virginia JONATHAN LEMIRE

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WASHINGTON — Under relentless pressure, U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday named and condemned “repugnant’’ hate groups and declared that “racism is evil’’ in a far more forceful statement than he’d made earlier after deadly, race-fuelled weekend clashes in Charlottesville, Virginia. Trump’s initial failure on Saturday to denounce the groups by name — instead he bemoaned violence on “many sides’’ — prompted criticism from fellow Republicans as well as Democrats. This time, the president described members of the KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists who take part in violence as “criminals and thugs’’ in a prepared statement he read at the White House. “Racism is evil,’’ he said,

singling out the hate groups as “repugnant to everything that we hold dear as Americans.’’ “Those who spread violence in the name of bigotry strike at the very core of America,’’ he said. In his remarks he also called for unity. “We must love each other, show affection for each other and unite together in condemnation of hatred, bigotry and violence. We must rediscover the bonds of love and loyalty that bring us together as Americans,’’ he said. Trump also, for the first time, mentioned Heather Heyer by name, as he paid tribute to the woman killed when a car plowed into a group of anti-racist counterprotesters in Charlottesville. The president left after his statement without acknowledging reporters’ shouted questions. At an event on trade later in the day, he was

asked why it took two days for him to offer an explicit denunciation of the hate groups. “They have been condemned,’’ Trump responded before offering a fresh criticism of some media as “fake news.’’ Trump noted that the Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation into the car crash that killed Heyer. “To anyone who acted criminally in this weekend’s racist violence, you will be held fully accountable. Justice will be delivered,’’ he said. His attorney general, Jeff Sessions, said earlier Monday the violence “does meet the definition of domestic terrorism in our statute.’’ Sessions told ABC’s Good Morning America, “You can be sure we will charge and advance the investigation toward the most serious charges that can be brought,

because this is an unequivocally unacceptable and evil attack that cannot be accepted in America.” Trump gave his statement after meeting with Sessions and FBI Director Christopher Wray. In the hours after the incident on Saturday, Trump addressed the violence in broad strokes, saying that he condemns “in the strongest possible terms this egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence on many sides, on many sides.’’ That was met with swift bipartisan criticism. Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, a Democrat, said he spoke to Trump in the hours after the clashes and twice told the president “we have to stop this hateful speech, this rhetoric.’’ He said he urged Trump “to come out stronger’’ against the actions of white supremacists.

U.S. warns North Korea: Military is ready FOSTER KLUG

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SEOUL — The top U.S. military officer said Monday that the United States wants to peacefully resolve a deepening standoff with North Korea, but is also ready to use the “full range’’ of its military capabilities in case of provocation. The comments by Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford in a series of meetings with senior South Korean military and political officials and the

local media appeared to be an attempt to ease anxiety over tit-for-tat threats between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korea while also showing a willingness to back up Trump’s warnings if need be. Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is visiting South Korea, Japan and China after a week in which Trump declared the U.S. military “locked and loaded’’ and said he was ready to unleash “fire and fury’’ if North Korea continued to

At least 200 dead in Sierra Leone flooding THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — Mudslides and torrential flooding killed at least 200 people in and around Sierra Leone’s capital early Monday following heavy rains, with many victims trapped in homes buried under tons of mud. Survivors and volunteers dug through the mud and debris at times with their bare hands in a desperate search for missing relatives. Military personnel were deployed to help with the rescue operation in the West African nation. Initial Red Cross estimates said as many as 3,000 people have been left homeless by the disaster and the figure is expected to rise. Communications and electricity also have been affected.

threaten the United States. North Korea, meanwhile, has threatened to lob four intermediate-range missiles into the waters near Guam, a tiny U.S. territory about 3,200 kilometres from Pyongyang, North Korea’s capital. This would be a deeply provocative act from the U.S. perspective and there has been widespread debate about whether Washington would try to shoot the missiles down if they’re fired. The U.S.-North Korea impasse, which has sim-

mered since the end of the Korean War in 1953, has grown more tense in recent months over worries that the North’s nuclear weapons program is nearing the ability to target the U.S. mainland. Pyongyang tested two intercontinental ballistic missiles last month. “We are seeking a peaceful resolution to the crisis,’’ Dunford, who also met with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, said to reporters, according to a local pool report.

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Brides, bridesmaids left scrambling after dress designer files for bankruptcy Local dress shops come to rescue of bridal parties impacted by abrupt closure mid-wedding season They found out that her “dresses had not been

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ike Cinderella without a gown for the ball, brides and bridesmaids around the world have been rushing to find replacement dresses in the wake of a major wedding designer shutting its doors and leaving behind less than a glass slipper. Florida-based retailer Alfred Angelo abruptly closed its doors in recent weeks, filing for bankruptcy and leaving ladies without gowns they had already ordered. Kamloops resident Aly Bradford is one such bridesmaid. Her friend is getting married in the fall and had purchased Alfred Angelo dresses in Vernon. “They found out that her dresses had not been made yet and therefore she would not get them,” Bradford told KTW. Upon learning the news, Bradford took to a mass online communications hub for all-things weddingrelated in the River City — Kamloops Wedding Buy/Swap on Facebook — in search

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of dresses like the ones in which they had ordered. No luck. “She ended up buying dresses from a different designer in Kelowna,” Bradford said. Wedding dress shops often carry multiple designers so, unless customers have the style sense of Victoria Beckham, falling in love with a dress by one label or another is often just a luck of the draw. Or bad luck, if

you’re a bride who chose Alfred Angelo. Doubling down, the first thing anyone tells you when you walk into a bridal shop is that it takes up to six months to order in a dress. Bradford’s wedding party had just four, but she said they were “lucky.” The Vernon shop offered a full refund. Still, it left them scrambling to find replacements. Add to that the disappointment of not receiving

the dresses. Bradford’s story and others are the reason local bridal shops are coming to the rescue. Candace Reid, owner of First Comes Love Gowns and Events in Kamloops, has received calls from panicked ladies inquiring as to whether the store had Alfred Angelo dresses in stock or similar options. The store carries about a dozen bridal lines and a handful of bridesmaids dress designers. It did not

carry Alfred Angelo. “At that point, we didn’t carry the line so we couldn’t do much right off the bat,” she said. “One of our designers has recently taken over the styles, so we do now have more options for those brides.” The styles are available, but it doesn’t mean dresses will arrive in time amidst wedding season. Rush fees are being waived, but that hurried delivery service still takes about six weeks.

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“So it just depends on the [wedding] date,” Reid said. In addition to waiving rush fees, Reid is offering out-of-luck brides and bridesmaids a discount on other dresses. “That helps a little bit,” she said. Other bridal shops in town such as Viva Bridal and Aglow Bridal Lounge are offering similar aid. While KTW spoke with staff from each store, confirming they too have received calls about the Alfred Angelo dresses, no one was available for an interview before deadline. Meanwhile, when the news broke in July, many took to social media to express frustration, leading to some women offering their own gowns. Alfred Angelo’s bridal wear was sold at 1,400 locations, including many in Canada. This month, Alfred Angelo posted a statement on its

website: “The Chapter 7 Trustee greatly regrets the upset that Alfred Angelo’s July 14 bankruptcy filing has caused its customers,’’ it said. “While we have been successful in obtaining customer records and delivering many dresses and accessories for customers all over the country, even after the bankruptcy filing date, it has now become apparent that the logistical and financial strain of fulfilling each and every open order makes continuing that course of action no longer possible.” In a July 25 email Patricia Redmond, a lawyer who represents Alfred Angelo, wrote to a retailer: “Unfortunately, the dresses due to be shipped after June 24 will not arrive . . . . “At this point you will need to find alternative dresses for your clients.” — With files from the Canadian Press

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Planet Fitness is charging about a quarter of the cost of such competitors. Asked how the company can undercut its competition so significantly, Wilcox said the gym does not offer “high-end” and “specialized” services, such as powerlifting or spinning. “Our model is really based on trying to get everyone specifically in the door,” Wilcox said. The company does, however, advertise “fitness training” in that membership price. “What we offer is small group fitness training classes,” Wilcox said. “Where we take three to five people and show them the ropes, make sure they feel as comfortable as possible.” Meanwhile, Planet Fitness opens in a Kamloops market that has pushed out smaller

businesses in recent years. Club Spych shuttered last year in Valleyview. At the time, the gym’s owner Tarah Jordan told KTW reporter Marty Hastings she couldn’t compete with bigger gyms. “Unfortunately, because of bigger businesses coming in, bigger gyms, there’s tons of gyms in Kamloops, I just can’t compete with that,” she said. Wilcox said Planet Fitness is not looking to put other gyms out of business. He said members sometimes have multiple memberships, being that the cost is so low. “We’re happy to coexist,” he said. Wilcox said the company’s “judgement-free brand” fills a niche. Beyond low prices, the chain is also known for its so-called “Lunk Alarm” — used

to remind gym users grunting, dropping weights and judging people is not allowed. Wilcox could not provide the number of memberships sold in Kamloops so far, but said he was pleased with the community support. He hopes to build a two-way relationship, partnering with Thompson Rivers University to offer reduced rates and host events, supporting the local Boys and Girls Club and hosting a grand opening event at the gym on Sept. 6, complete with live music, food, free memberships and other giveaways. The new Planet Fitness location is more than 28,000 square feet. It will be staffed 24 hours daily Mondays through Fridays and open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends. The sales trailer in the Sahali Mall parking lot is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays to Fridays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. The gym is one of three new businesses taking over the former Target location in Sahali Mall. Work is also underway for Value Village and Jump 360 Trampoline Park to move into the remaining space.

Startup weekend offers education, mentorship to new companies Early-bird tickets are on sale now for Techstars Startup Weekend. The 54-hour event, which runs from Sept. 8 to Sept. 10, will allow budding entrepreneurs the opportunity to learn about creating a company, while meeting mentors, investors, co-founders and sponsors.

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Kamloops Broncos’ receiver Maximilian Joseph caught a missed field goal attempt in his own end zone and broke this tackle en route to a 105-yard touchdown on Saturday at Hillside Stadium. The Westshore Rebels won 25-21, stealing victory late in the fourth quarter.

Henkel connected with fifth-year receiver Brody Bernier on a 57-yard touchdown strike with 2:48 remaining in the fourth quarter on Saturday, leaving the Rebels with one foot in the grave and the Broncos minutes away from an important win. It was a bitter, cruel, nauseating defeat — one that can either be galvanizing or deflating. Kamloops has only three victories since 2015, each of them over the cellar-dwelling Valley Huskers of Chilliwack, so knocking off Westshore would have sent a message to the league. “Even as heartbreaking as the one play may have been,

I don’t think we lost the game on one play,” Henkel said. “There’s lots of plays where we could have done something differently.” On the bright side, the Broncos were one first down away from toppling the Rebels and there was a lot to be happy about for coaches. Highly touted rookie Maximilian Joseph showed why he was pursued by nearly every team in the conference, catching a missed field goal attempt and rumbling 105 yards for a touchdown that will rank among the BCFC plays of the year. Kamloops’ defence held Westshore to 300 yards of total offence, bouncing back

from a poor second-half performance against the Okanagan Sun in Week 2. At 1-2, the Broncos have no reason to panic, tied in league standings with the Langley Rams and one game back of the Raiders and Rebels, both of whom are 2-1. The Sun (3-0) are in first place, while the Huskers are in the basement at 0-3. Vancouver Island hammered Valley 40-0 in Chilliwack on the weekend and will be aiming to bury the Broncos on home turf at Caledonia Park. Kamloops has other ideas. “We need this one in VI,” Henkel said. “This week will be a lot better.”

Tsunami have home-pool advantage at provincials The host Kamloops Tsunami Swim Club finished third overall at the Okanagan Championships, with 25 swimmers qualifying for the BC Summer Swimming Association (BCSSA) Championships. The provincial championships, which include water polo, diving, synchronized swimming and speed swimming, are being held this week at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre. The Tsunami earned 18 medals at Okanagans, with nine swimmers qualifying for provincials in individual events. In Division 1 action, Gwenna Faupel (Division 1) finished second in the 50-metre breaststroke, and Cooper Heide was second in the 100m individual medley, third in the 50m freestyle, third in the 50m backstroke and second in the 100m freestyle. In Division 5 competition, Raina McEachern-Toombs finished second in the 50m freestyle, first in the 100m backstroke, second in the 50m butterfly and second in the 100m freestyle; Kara Branchflower finished third in the 200m individual medley; and Sebastian Martin placed first in the 50m freestyle, first in the 100m butterfly, first in the 50m butterfly and first in the

100m freestyle. Tiara Audet finished fifth in the 100m butterfly and Denae Branchflower finished fourth in the 100m butterfly and fourth in the 100m backstroke in Division 6 action. Alissa Savage finished fifth in the 50m freestyle and fifth in the 50m butterfly in Division 7 competition. Shale Maurice was second in the 50m freestyle, second in the 50m butterfly, second in the 50m backstroke and third in the 100m freestyle in the Open Division. To find out which Kamloops swimmers qualified for provincials in relay swims, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com. The schedule for the provincial championships this week can be found online at bcsummerswimming. com. The BCSSA has grown from three clubs in 1958 to more than 60 today. The family-oriented association provides summer employment for more than 250 coaches, about 95 per cent of whom are university students who earn about $7,000 for the season. Volunteers are essential to the organization’s success. D#30150

estshore Rebels’ defensive lineman Kent Hicks emerged from a cloud of dust with the football and rumbled into the end zone, shocking a Hillside Stadium crowd that was fixing to celebrate victory. The Kamloops Broncos were on the verge of making a statement to the B.C. Football Conference, holding a 21-18 lead over the visiting Westshore Rebels of Langford, the defending league champions, with less than two minutes to play. Needing a first down to secure victory, with the ball inside their own 20-yard line, the Broncos handed off to running back Andrew Pocrnic. “We just ran it up the middle,” Broncos’ quarterback Colby Henkel said. “You can’t even see what happens on film. It just pops right up. I’m the last guy to make a tackle and I just didn’t do it. “We just made sure to tell him [Pocrnic] we all care about him and we’re not mad at him. It’s pretty important to make sure he knows we’re not pissed.” Westshore held on to win 25-21. Henkel took a page out of Bill Belichick’s media playbook, saying he’s moving on to Nanaimo, where the Broncos will square off against the Vancouver Island Raiders on Saturday. “I’ve already forgotten about it,” Henkel said. “I’m on to the next one at this point.” The rest of his teammates also need to shift focus to this weekend, but it will be easier said than done.

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Kamloops athletes return from Canada Summer Games Several Kamloops athletes represented B.C. in a recordbreaking performance for the province at the Canada Summer Games (CSG), which wrapped up in Winnipeg on Sunday. B.C. won 146 medals, the most it has ever won at the CSG, and finished second overall in the medal standings. Ontario claimed gold with 212 medals. “Our Team B.C. athletes not only impressed on the field of play with a record-setting medal count, but they were also true ambassadors and representatives of British Columbia,” Team B.C. chef de mission Rob Needham said. Cameron Chambers of Kamloops won a silver medal, placing second in the men’s 100-metre backstroke in Special Olympics competition. He touched the wall in 1:19.62, finishing behind B.C. teammate Jesse Shade, who posted a time of 1:05.99 to win gold. Chambers also finished fifth in 100-metre freestyle swimming, less than a second out of bronze. Nick Sarai, Reid Jansen and Spencer Ledoux were playing basketball for Team B.C., which fell 77-56 to Quebec in the bronze-medal game. Ledoux finished the game with six points, three rebounds, one assist and one steal; Sarai had two points, two assists and one rebound; and Jansen had three rebounds, three assists and two steals. Ontario won gold, cruising to a 108-65 victory over Alberta. Olivia Morgan-Cherchas placed eighth with the B.C. girls’ basketball team, falling 66-56 to Nova Scotia in the seventh-place game. Michael Lanyon of the Kamloops Canoe and Kayak Club (KCKC) placed fourth pad-

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dling with Team B.C. in the K4 1,000m. He also placed sixth in the K4 200m. Alexander Demishkevich of the KCKC was fourth in the C1 200m, fifth in both the IC-4 1,000m and C2 1,000m and

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It appears the smoke has cleared in time to make way for the Sussex Insurance Western Canada Baseball Association (WCBA) Championships, scheduled to run from Thursday to Sunday on McArthur Island. Poor air quality from wildfires burning across the prov-

ince threatened the tournament, but the WCBA announced on Monday the show will go on. “We couldn’t be happier to hear the news that the Western Championships are officially a go,” Kamloops Minor Baseball Association executive director

Sean Wandler said. “A number of volunteers have put in countless hours preparing for this event over the past year and, more importantly, over 400 kids and coaches get to participate in Westerns — something that they have worked very hard for all season.” Twenty-five teams from B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba will be in

Kamloops this week competing in five divisions — 18-and-under AA, 15-and-under AAA, 15-and-under AA, 14-and-under girls and 13-and-under AA. Kamloops teams are slated to compete in the 13-and-under AA, 15-and-under AAA and 18-and-under AA divisions. Find the full schedule online at kamloopsminorbaseball. ca/westerns.

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Renovations at the Tournament Capital Centre are on budget and the projected completion date has not changed dramatically. Jeff Putnam, the City of Kamloops’ parks and civic facilities manager, updated KTW on Monday, saying the renovations, originally expected to be completed by early September, should be finished by mid-September. “It’s still day-to-day right now, but that’s my best guess at this point,” Putnam said. “We’re right on budget. No change there.” General contractor Acres Enterprises is in charge of replacing the indoor track, along with one of the fieldhouse’s courts, in a $1.85 million project. “This is a specialized flooring product [for the Mondotrack], highly coveted in the track-andfield environment, basically an Olympic-level flooring surface, so it would open the TCC up to more events on an international level,” said Matt Kachel, capital projects supervisor for the City of Kamloops. The Mondotrack — manufactured in Italy — will be installed by Quebec-based Carpell Surfaces. The TCC’s north court will

be transformed, with new hardwood flooring to replace a plastic surface that has plagued bids to attract some larger tournaments. Work crews recently finished levelling the floor on which the new hardcourt will sit, ensuring it will line up perfectly with the existing middle and south courts. The old indoor track has been scraped off and the floor underneath it has been levelled. Crews will be waterproofing the surface over the next week in preparation for laying the Mondotrack. User groups will be keeping an eye on the project, perhaps none with more interest than the TRU WolfPack. The men’s and women’s volleyball and basketball teams usually kick into full gear during the first week of school, which begins on Sept. 6.

“We made a contingency plan as a department, for if it is delayed, and arranged practise times at the old TRU gym,” WolfPack women’s volleyball coach Chad Grimm said. “It’s always disappointing when you can’t use your facility. It makes it tough with so many varsity teams to try to schedule around that.” Extended delays into the fall would increase the logjam in the old TRU gym, which is also used for recreational sports. Grimm has backup plans for his annual high school volleyball tournament at the end of September, just in case the TCC project completion date is moved back. “Delays are a real possibility, but I haven’t heard anything from the city to say it’s not going to be done on time,” Grimm said.

City junior golf champions crowned Adam Niles and Georgia Miller know the ins and outs of Rivershore Golf Course. That knowledge helped them claim gold at the ninth annual Kamloops City Junior Golf Championships on Saturday. Niles fired a 69 to win the boys’ title, besting fellow Rivershore member Wyatt Brook by three strokes.

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BRIEFS Georgia Miller, also a member at Rivershore, shot 81 to win the girls’ championship, beating Kendra Jones-Munk of Vernon by nine strokes.

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Penticton 2017, the International Triathlon Union World Championships Festival, will feature at least 10 athletes from Kamloops, with races running from Friday to Aug. 27. Marianne Butcher, Bruce Butcher, Vince Cavaliere, Bob Sayer,

Heather Robertson Noyes, Tony Buckley, Perry Gruenberg, Tara Iuanitz, Amy Tucker and Charlie Bruce will travel to the event to compete in a variety of disciplines. The international competition is expected to draw between 5,000 and 6,000 athletes. Read more about it online at penticton2017.com.

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After three straight draws, the TRU WolfPack men’s soccer team posted its first win of the exhibition season at a tournament in Calgary on Sunday. Emmanuel Aniogbe, Mitch Popadynetz and James Fraser scored goals for the Pack in a 3-0 victory over the Lethbridge Pronghorns. TRU goalkeepers Lubomir Magdolen, Alex Ram and Brady VanRyswyk split time between the pipes to share the clean sheet. The WolfPack tied host Mount Royal 2-2 on Saturday, drew 1-1 with MacEwan of Edmonton on Friday and tied 2-2 with UNBC of Prince George on Thursday. “I think our last two matches were our best,” WolfPack head

coach John Antulov said. “We were solid defensively and didn’t give up a lot of scoring chances. This group is gelling together very quickly.” Next up for TRU is a trip to Oregon for three exhibition matches, the first scheduled for Thursday, the last for Aug. 22. The WolfPack’s first regular-season Canada West tilt is slated for

Aug. 25, when TRU and UNBC square off in Prince George. TRU will play host to the Victoria Vikes on Sept. 2, with the home opener slated for 2 p.m. at Hillside Stadium. The WolfPack are the host team for the U Sports soccer championship, which will run from Nov. 9 to Nov. 12 at Hillside.

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A sore back left Graham DeLaet unsure if he’d even be able to tee off at the PGA Championship. Instead, he recorded one of the best performances of his career. DeLaet, of Weyburn, Sask., finished Sunday’s final round tied for seventh at Quail Hollow golf course in Charlotte, N.C. It was his best result in one of golf’s four majors and just four shots back of winner Justin Thomas. DeLaet said he was competing despite suffering from an ongoing back injury that flares up a couple of times a year, but the 35-year-old rallied to shoot 68 and 69 over the tournament’s final two rounds, the same weekend score as Thomas. He said focusing on his health rather than his score actually helped him. “When I was out there, I wasn’t really thinking about where I was at on the leaderboard, I was just trying to get through. From a mental standpoint it was actually kind of beneficial,’’ he said on Monday. “Physically, obviously, I would have liked to have been healthy, but I kept my mind

in a pretty good spot.’’ Although DeLaet was in one of the final groups Sunday at a major for the first time in his career, he felt as though he belonged. “There was a weird calmness about me, even on Saturday night,’’ he said. “If I could shoot 5 or 6 under, which was possible, but difficult (on Sunday), I would have had a chance to win a major. Even knowing that, I felt good.’’ Physically, DeLaet felt better thanks to the efforts of Dr. Craig Davies, a Canadian conditioning coach and trainer who is based out of Orlando and has been working with DeLaet since 2011. Davies said they did some acupuncture, dry needling, cupping, muscle adjustments, softtissue work and applied a new product called a Luminas patch that uses electrons from natural anti-pain compounds, prior to Thursday. “Truth of the matter is, all of what we did would have been for naught if it wasn’t for the fact that Graham has this playoffhockey mentality where he can play through a lot of pain that a lot of players wouldn’t be able to play through,’’ Davies said. “And if they could play

through it, they wouldn’t have played at the level he could. It’s a massive testament to Graham.’’ DeLaet, who withdrew from the Barracuda Championship two weeks ago, said this season has been solid overall with six top-10 finishes. Still, as younger countrymen Nick Taylor, Mackenzie Hughes, and Adam Hadwin have all captured PGA Tour victories in the last few seasons, DeLaet wants more. “I wouldn’t say I’m disappointed to not have a few more chances, but it’s tough,’’ he said. “It’s tough to get into that position and when you are, it’s harder to play well and finish it off. Obviously, I’ve never done it yet,’’ he said. “That’s always the goal. It’s been good, but I feel like that really, really high finish is what’s missing on the year.’’ DeLaet has been buoyed by the support of his wife, Ruby, and being a new dad. He said playing for his twins — daughter Lyla and son Roscoe, born in 2015 — is something that’s always in the back of his mind. “A couple more years for them to understand what I do, but that’s a motivator for sure,” he said.

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DUBLIN — Magali Harvey sealed Canada’s second win of the women’s Rugby World Cup with a late try in a 15-0 victory over Wales on Sunday. Harvey scored her first try of the game — and Canada’s second — in the 81st minute. The 26-year-old from Quebec City also scored

on a penalty kick in the 70th minute and converted on Lori Josephson’s 25th-minute try. “I think in our first game we got the offence right and in this game we got the defence right, but the next one we’ll put it all together,’’ Canadian captain Kelly Russell said. “Wales put a lot of pressure on us, but (the knock-ons) are pure

discipline on our part and it’s something we have to clean up. “I’m very happy with the discipline on defence we had. It’s definitely something to build off of.’’ Canada, ranked third in the world, is hoping to improve on its second-place showing at the last World Cup in 2014, when it lost to England in the final. The Canadians con-

trolled the game against 10th-ranked Wales, taking possession over 70 per cent of the match. The Canadian squad opened Pool A play at the World Cup with a 98-0 rout of Hong Kong last week. Canada will play No. 2 New Zealand on Thursday. New Zealand is coming off a 121-0 win over Hong Kong.

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for people who need to drive further than the 320 kilometres or so that most electric cars can travel. It’s also a barrier for the millions of people who don’t have a garage to plug in their cars overnight. “Do we have what we need? The answer at the moment is, ‘No,’’’ said Graham Evans, an analyst with IHS Markit. Take Norway, which has publicly funded charging and

generous incentives for electric car buyers. Architect Nils Henningstad drives past 20 to 30 charging stations each day on his 35-kilometre commute to Oslo. He works for the city and can charge his Nissan Leaf at work; his fiancee charges her Tesla SUV at home or at one of the world’s largest Tesla Supercharger stations, 32 klicks away. It’s a very different landscape

in New Berlin, Wisconsin, where Jeff Solie relies on the charging system he rigged up in his garage to charge two Tesla sedans and a Volt. Solie and his wife don’t have chargers at their offices, and the nearest Tesla Superchargers are 72 kilometres away. “If I can’t charge at home, there’s no way for me to have electric cars as my primary source of transportation,’’ said Solie, who works for the media company E.W. Scripps. The uneven distribution of chargers worries many potential electric vehicle owners. It’s one reason electric vehicles make up less than one per cent of cars on the road. “Humans worst-case their purchases of automobiles. You have to prove to the consumer that they can drive across the country, even though they probably won’t,’’ said Pasquale Romano, the CEO of ChargePoint, one of the largest charging station providers in North America and Europe. Romano said there’s no exact ratio of the number of chargers needed per car. But he said workplaces should have one charger

for every 2.5 electric cars and retail stores need one for every 20 electric cars. Highways need one every 80 to 120 kilometres, he said — suggesting a lot of gaps still need to be filled. Automakers and governments are pushing to fill them. The number of publicly available, global charging spots grew 72 per cent to more than 322,000 last year, the International Energy Agency said. Navigant Research expects that to grow to more than 2.2 million by 2026; more than one-third of those will be in China. Tesla Inc. — which figured out years ago that people wouldn’t buy its cars without roadside charging — is doubling its global network of Supercharger stations to 10,000 this year. BMW, Daimler, Volkswagen and Ford are building 400 fast-charging stations in Europe. Volkswagen is building hundreds of stations across the U.S. as part of its settlement for selling polluting diesel engines. Even oil-rich Dubai, which just got its first Tesla showroom, has more than 50 locations to charge electric cars.

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AUGUST 15 - AUGUST 21, 2017

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Aries, you see the wisdom in someone else’s idea and you are willing to go along for the ride. Express your support and your utmost confidence in this person and his or her idea.

Taurus, it is unwise to make any impulsive commitments or decisions right now. Too many things are in flux, and you have to work through all the scenarios for a little bit longer.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 2

The key to creating some spark in your love life this week is through your social life, Gemini. Spend time with an eclectic group of friends who can offer a new experience.

Keep a spouse’s or special someone’s feelings in mind before making a decision that impacts you both, Libra. Otherwise, you risk damaging the relationship.

Scorpio, this week you may get the chance to revisit an issue from your past. Use the opportunity wisely, as second chances are rare and this is a unique opportunity.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, although you may appear reserved on the surface, underneath it all the wheels are turning in your mind at a rapid pace.You have plans you’re not yet willing to share.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Cancer, exercise patience in regards to a financial situation in the coming months. Patience may pay off if you can simply wait things out. Lean on a loved one for support.

Leo, you might have your mind set on a vacation to an exotic location. If that is your ultimate goal, work toward making it a possibility in the near future.

Virgo, even though you know what needs to get done, you may experience difficulty adhering to a schedule. Look to a friend to get you back on course.

A calm demeanor may help you get through a situation unscathed, Capricorn.Try not to attract any attention right now and everything should be fine.

Aquarius, coworkers may demand more from you this week, but you don’t really have the time for extra work. Find someone who can share in some of these additional tasks.

Every action carries extra weight this week, Pisces. People may be watching you more closely, so exercise caution.

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Objective: Scw’exmx Child and Family Services Society is a First Nations service delivery agency providing idi culturally appropriate and holistic services through various programs to Aboriginal children and families residing on and off reserve in the Nicola Valley. You can learn more about us at www.scwexmx.com. The Social Work Case Aide is responsible for providing paraprofessional and support services to the social work team and clients accessing services. The Social Work Case Aide plays a key role in supporting the social work team in meeting service delivery standards through the provision of administrative service delivery support. The Social Work Case Aide develops positive working relationships with the extended family, foster families and a meaningful relationship with the children in care. Requirements: • Bachelor’s Degree in social work or similar field is preferred • Able to obtain and maintain C1 delegation • Minimum one year social work experience or • Minimum one year experience with First Nations families, youth, children and families • Ability to interpret and apply Federal and Provincial legislation and standards of practice • Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability • Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently • Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response • Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat, and Social Media web platforms. • Recognizes and respects all cultural diversity and has knowledge of Aboriginal Culture • Must have a valid BC Driver’s License and reliable transportation • Must be able to pass a criminal records check Start date: ASAP as needed Pay: $36,749 per annum Deadline: September 1, 2017 Interviews to take place: September 13, 2017 For Full job description contact SCFSS Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume Attention: Yvonne Hare, Executive Director Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society 2975 Clapperton Avenue, Merritt, BC V1K 1G2 Tel: (250)378-2771 • Fax: (250)378-2799 • Email: executivedirector@scwexmx.com Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society thanks all those who apply, however, only qualified candidates will be considered for an interview.

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Please drop off resume to Bill at Butler Auto & RV, 142 Tranquille Rd., Kamloops, or fax to 250-554-2520

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

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

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

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

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White leather chesterfield, like new 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;2 $750. 778-471-8629

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Cars - Domestic

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Trucks & Vans

MISC4Sale: Oak Table Chairs-$400, 1-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg.

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

Westsyde newer 1bdrm ground level suite, sep ent. Suitable for single working person ns, np, wd. $950 util incl (250) 320-9567

2005, 38’ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6, appl incld, fully loaded, $14,900. 236-421-2251

07 Toyota Rav 4 awd limited edit. V6 full load low kms exc cond $14,000 250-679-2253

2000 Dodge Dakota. Full load. V-6. 195kms. 1-owner, canopy. Good Cond. $5,500. 3763480

Northland Apartments

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

Bachelor Suite starting at $845 per month 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Adult Oriented No Pets Elevators / Dishwashers Common Laundry $875-$1,200 per month North Shore 250-376-1427 South Shore 250-314-1135

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SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. Sectional lazy boy chesterfield with end lounges, burgundy, perfect shape. $500. 250-573-1736. STEEL BUILDING SALE ...”PRICED TO SELL!” 20x21 $6,296 Front & Back Walls Included. 25x25 $6,097 No Ends Included. 32x35 $9,998 One End Wall Included. Check Out www.pioneersteel.ca for more prices. Pioneer Steel 1-855212-7036.

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

THOMPSON VILLA APARTMENTS NEW MANAGEMENT

1-Bedroom Apartment $910-$930 • Adult/Seniors oriented • Close to the Hospital • Quiet Living Space • Underground Parking • Newly Renovated Suites • No Smoking • No Pets

520 Battle Street 250-319-2542

Contact Deb:

N/Shore 1bdrm end unit 55+bldg. Cls to all amenities. $900/mo +util. 778-471-2211.

3Bdrms $1200/mo. amenities. 377-1020.

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

Recreation **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.

Room & Board Rooms for Rent

North Shore $400 per/mo includes utilities. np/ns. 250554-6877 / 250-377-1020.

(250)371-4949 *some restrictions apply call for details

1965 Mercury 4dr., hardtop. 55,000 miles. 390-330HP. $4,000. 250-574-3794.

Cars - Domestic

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

2005 Kia Sportage. 1-owner. 4 winter tires on rims. Very good cond. $4,500. 250-573-4056.

1982 Mercedes 300 SD TD. 2 owners, original and documented. 242,000km no drips. Show car quality. Asking $6000. 250-312-3525 before 8pm 2008 Sonata beautiful clean car 74,000miles power everything security system great sound system 36 miles per gal $5950/obo (250) 571-0407

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Recreational/Rent

Motorcycles

2003 Harley Davidson 100th Ann. Edition Fat Boy CID 95 Stage 3 exc cond 17,000km $14,500obo. (250) 318-2030

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

Scrap Car Removal

2011 Ford Ranger Sport Grey, 21,682kms. Leer canopy included. Mint condition. $16,900/obo. 778-989-9215

2006 Equinox. 168,000kms. Auto, 6cyl. Good cond. $6,000/obo. 250-554-2788.

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

Trucks & Vans

1996 Chevrolet C/K 2500 HD 3/4 ton Truck. Good condition. $9,900. 250-374-1988

2013 Dodge 2500 Crew Cab, long box. Fully loaded. Excellent condition. $25,900. 250-299-9387

Boats 11Ft Saturn HD inflatable boat new cond. incl elec motor, launching wheels adjustable 12 volt pump c/w boat cover $2700/obo 250-3153626 14ft aluminum boat w/trailer and new 9.9HP Merc O/B w/asst equip $6500 (250) 5236251 14ft. Runabout boat. 40hp Johnson motor on trailer. $1500/obo. 778-469-5434.

2000 GMC 3/4 ton, auto, power windows/seats, spray in box liner $3995 Lyle 250-682-0005

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-doo’s. 250-376-4163.

Livestock

1996 GMC Suburban 4x4 good shape runs great $3800obo Call (250) 571-2107

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS

2005 HD Fatboy 1450 CC, Stage 1. 60,000 KM. Custom chrome wheels. Too many extras to list. Click-on back rest/rack & passenger seat incl. Been babied. Female ridden. $13,000. (250) 573-2563

BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR

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2006 Harley Davidson. Low kms, great shape with lots of extras. $12,975.250-588-1969.

250-260-0110

06 Smart Car diesel ex cond. A/C/elec windows, extra tires 60-70 miles per gal $5,000 250-579-8043

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

2007 Ram 1500 Hemi. Full trailer pkg. Low kms. Exec cond. $10,500. 250-828-9443.

Run until sold

1983 Honda 650 Silverwing Interstate, collector plates 51K $3000obo 778-870-9625

1989 Toyota Celica Convertible GT FWD 5 SP. RUNS GREAT! New roof, back window, battery and muffler. 187,600 miles. $3300 obo 250-851-9963

1985 Dodge Ram Charger. Very good condition. $5,000/Firm. 250-579-5551

New Price $56.00+tax

1981 Honda Silverwing 500. Fairing & hard bags. $1,650. 250-579-3205.

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

2008 Sportsmaster Extreme 23pt, Jack & Jill bunks, w/outside door, queen, slps 7. 130w solar panel. Excellent condition. $14,200. 250-318-8782.

Cars - Sports & Imports

Transportation

Furn room close to Downtown all amenities, for working person w/own transportation avail now $600 mo 250-377-3158

Shared Accommodation

ONLY $35.00(plus Tax)

NO PETS

Scotch Creek Commercial Space. 767 sq/ft. Hwy exposure. Avail now. 250-955-0011

1bdrm remodeled mobile beside Pineridge GCC has view and rural setting lrg kitchen and bdrm. n/s, n/p, w/d for mature person or couple $875 util incl (250) 819-9373

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Commercial/ Industrial

Homes for Rent

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

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Antiques / Classics

Furnished room wrking person or student w/d, a/c util incl meals incl $700 236-421-1473

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Townhouses

1981 GMC Suburban 4X4. Re-built motor/trans. Good shape. $2,500. 778-469-5434

Garage

2008 Harley Davidson Road King. 17,479kms. Extra windshield, V&H pipes. Excellent condition. $15,500/obo 250-574-0334

SALE Directory

Recreational/Sale

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

Suites, Lower 1brm self contained suite. Fully furnished, bedding, flat TV, Wifi, kitchen plates etc. Sahali. N/S, N/P. $1100/mo util incl. 250-851-1193. ABERDEEN 2Bdrm furn. daylight f/s w/d ns/np $1100/mo util incl. Sept. 1st. 250-3722482

2003 Chevy Impala LS. 4dr, silver, auto, A/C, power locks and windows. Well maintained, new tires. 164,000kms. $3195/obo. 250-374-2653. 2005 Chev Cavalier Sedan. 2.2 Ecotec engine. Good cond. $1800. 778-472-5504.

1999 Mallard 26ft. Travel Trailer. Front kitchen, rear bedroom, awning, A/C. $7,950. 250-299-9387

2009 Chev Cobalt Sedan Black fwd, 5spd manual trans, 4dr $3990obo 250-851-5401

2002 Rustler 25ft. Travel Trailer. Slide, MW, TV. A1 cond. $13,000/obo. 250-578-7472.

Avail. 4 working person or cple 2bdrm sep. ent. nice yard w/patio util incl. ref req. No pets. $900/mo. Call 376-0633. Avail Sept. 1, downtown 600 blk Pine St, 1bdrm , util incl, n/p/s $900mo. 250-374-7382 N/Shore 2bdrms newly renovated $850 inclds utils. Avail immed. 250-852-0638. Valleyview pref working person. 1bdrm + den w/d, n/s/p. $950 util incl (250) 374-6406

2010 Nissan Maxima 4DSC, V-6, 156,000kms, loaded. Looked after extremely well. $10,500. 250-851-1193. Absolute gorgeous 03 Cadillac Deville one owner low kms $5,500.00/obo 250-554-0580

2004 Cougar 27.6 Fifth Wheel Trailer w/12ft slide, one owner, excellent condition! $16,500 (250) 5541744

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Jack Lester Robinson Jack Lester Robinson passed away on July 12, 2017 at the age of 97 in Ladner, BC. He was born in Winslow, Arizona and spent his early years in California and Oregon. At age 9, he moved with his family to the farming community of Hanna, Alberta and later to New Denver, BC.

Mrs. Sarah Fletcher Sneddon

James Gordon Campbell

Mrs. Sarah Fletcher Sneddon passed away recently in Kamloops, BC at the age of 97 years.

February 16, 1941 ~ August 3, 2017

During WWII he served as an Aero Engine Mechanic on the West Coast of British Columbia. Following the war, Jack attended UBC, graduating in Forestry. He spend his career working as a Professional Forester for the BC Forest Service in Kamloops and Prince Rupert Districts from 1950 to 1985. Jack could give you a geography lesson on every mountain range, tree species, water shed and river anywhere in BC. Jack met his wife Iris while both working for the Forest Service in Kamloops. Iris was on a working holiday from London, England. They married in 1955 at St. Paul’s Anglican Church where they continued to be active members. They spent over 60 years enjoying Kamloops with their three daughters and many great friends. Jack shared the love of the outdoors with his family. Summers were spent with tent trailer and family in tow exploring BC and Alberta. They were members of the Kamloops Outdoor Club, enjoying many hikes with club members. Jack was an avid skier, having a family season pass at Todd Mountain. Jack worked at keeping in shape. He rode his bike and walked to work long before it was popular and even took up jogging. In their earlier years Jack and Iris spent Friday nights square dancing. Retirement was spent cross country skiing, volunteering with the Naturalists Club, Kamloops Museum and 886 Overlander Wing. Jack and Iris enjoyed many visits to the USA and UK visiting friends and family. They often drove to Vancouver to spend time with their grandchildren. Jack was a man with integrity and strong values. He had patience and thought of others before himself. He always tried to do the right thing and was positive even to the end. Jack is lovingly remembered by his wife Iris, daughters Jacquie (Marc) Anne (Bruce) and Vanessa (Dave), eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed. A Family Memorial will take place in Ladner, BC.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jim, who went to join his beloved Rozann on August 3, 2017. Jim will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Jeanann (Trevor), his son Kenneth, grandchildren Micheala, Mckenzie, Allianne and Emmalie. He will be sadly missed by sister-in-law Harriette (Rick), brother-in-law Olli (Joanne) and longtime friends Doug and Bunny, along with many nieces, nephews and relatives. Jim is predeceased by his beloved wife, mother, father and brother. The family would like to thank the staff and management of The Hamlets, Royal Inland Hospital, particularly 7North and ICU, for their compassion. No formal service by request. If desired, donations may be made to the RIH Foundation or Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice.

Sarah (Ciss) is survived by her son Jim Sneddon of Kamloops, brother-in-law Scotty (Gail) Sneddon of Nanaimo, grandchildren Jaime Lee Sneddon (Eugene) and Graham Thomas Sneddon (Anna) both of Revelstoke, Kurt Matthew (Amber) Sneddon of Edmonton, AB, great-grandchildren Veronica Lee Veideman and Charlotte Anne Veideman of Revelstoke and also nieces and a nephew. Predeceased by her parents and three brothers Findlay, Robert and James all of Scotland also by her loving husband James Sneddon of Kamloops and her youngest son Norman. Ciss spent many years enjoying the antique business and built up quite a reputation among her peers until she decided to put it behind her. She and Jim also always had a German Shepherd or two or a dog she had rescued. Sarah had a very kind heart for animals and they knew it. She will be greatly missed by her many friends and family.

Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Service, Kamloops BC (250) 554-2429

There will be a Celebration of Life for Sarah to be held in Kamloops at a later date.

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Catherine Mary Hamaguchi January 15, 1950 – August 4, 2017 It is with broken hearts that we announce that on August 4, 2017 our loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away with her grandchildren, daughters and husband at her side. After bravely fighting Multiple Myeloma for three and half years, she succumbed to the effects of the cancer. Cathy is survived by her husband Robert, two daughters Nicole (Carl Poole) of Port Alberni, Christina (Jordan Lester) of Kamloops, four grandchildren Amiko, Jack, Cate and Flora, sisters Margaret Ann Buchignani and Barb Irving, both of Calgary and numerous nieces and nephews. Cathy was born and raised in Rossland, B.C., the youngest of three girls. When she completed her high school education, she entered into the field of nursing and completed her RN at St. Paul’s Hospital in 1971. Following graduation she was employed at Grand Forks Hospital and married to Robert in 1973. She worked at Richmond General Hospital while Robert studied Engineering at UBC. Following Robert’s graduation from UBC as a Mining Engineer in 1975, Cathy worked at Granisle Health Clinic, Princeton Hospital, and 15 years at Pine Grove Care Center in Kamloops until her retirement in 2008. She was know as an “energizer bunny” who work tirelessly with the utmost compassion and respect for aging individuals. Cathy had a big heart and a huge capacity to give herself to others. Even when tired and unwell she never focused on herself. Instead she always made sure her loved ones were at the forefront of her affection. She was a major support and influence on her daughters and played a huge role as a grandma with her four grandchildren. She was a wonderful caregiver to her pets even the ones with undesirable characteristics that left them previously abandoned. Recently she walked alongside with her beloved Golden lab, Keiko on their shared cancer journey.

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Cathy loved life and was always enthusiastic to do anything. Whether it was exploring the world with Bob or enjoying the familiar trails in Peterson Creek and Stake Lake with her friends and daughters. Quiet times were enjoyed with her current book on the go or tending to the most brilliant flower gardens. Her cooking and baking was exceptional and she shared this with her friends and family. Due to her desire to help other sufferers, Cathy took on the role of being the Support Leader for Myeloma Canada in the Kamloops Area. Please support Cathy in her last endeavor and join her in the Myeloma Canada March at Riverside Park, starting at Uji Garden at 9:00 am, August 26, 2017 or donate to Myeloma Canada by going to the website: myelomacanada. akaraisin.com/myelomamarch2017/kamloops Her team is Walkie Talkie. Her family would like to acknowledge the compassion and loving care provided by Colleen Richter NP, Dr. Proctor and the team at the Cancer Clinic, the nurses in Ambulatory Care, Dr. Farren and Carol, Palliative Care RN. A Celebration of her life will take place in Kamloops at the Southwest Baptist Community Church, 700 Hugh Allan Dr., Kamloops, BC at 2:00 pm on August 19, 2017. In lieu of flowers and gifts Cathy’s family would appreciate a donation in her name to the abovementioned Myeloma Canada or to your local SPCA. Condolences may be expressed to the family from ww.myalternatives.ca

Deborah Rose Mihura (Pelle) May 17, 1961 – June 28, 2017

Deborah passed away in her sleep in Prince George, BC after a long battle with diabetes. Survived by her loving husband Morris, sons Steve and Mike Mingo of Medicine Hat, Alberta and her grandchildren Emily and Sierra.

Celebration of a Wonderful Life Wayne Del Mar Everett September 1, 1923 - June 24, 2017

Deborah is also survived by her stepmother Peggy of Chase, BC her sister Linda (Lyle), brothers Frank and Dave all of Kamloops and brother James of Chase, BC. A gathering to remember Deborah will take place on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at the Chase Memorial Park from 2:00 to 4:30 pm. For information call 250-376-8213. Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us everyday

Please join the family to share memories on Sunday, August, 20, 2017 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Colombo Lodge, 814 Lorne Street, Kamloops, BC

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Mirja Koivisto It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Miriam Koivisto at the age of 90 at the Brocklehurst Gemstone Care Center with family at her side on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 just three days after being diagnosed with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Martin, and three sons Ray, Kari (Melody) and Henry. Mom is also survived by six grandchildren Karla (Colin) Hoffman, Ryan (Kenia) Koivisto, Kazia (Darin) Waugh, Reagan Koivisto, Matthew (Christine) and Steven (Janna) Koivisto and eight great-grandchildren Dylan and Marshall Hoffman, Gabe and Layne Waugh, Olivea and Maycee Koivisto and Benjamin and Oliver Koivisto. Mom and Pop and Ray emigrated from Finland in 1951 where Pop went to work for the CNR in Winnipeg. After a short time there, they transferred to Vancouver where Kari was born in 1953 while Pop worked at Hell’s Gate. In 1954, they transferred to Ashcroft where Henry was born in 1960. In 1956, Pop went to work for John Bundas as a blacksmith and welder while Mom was busy at home with us boys. In 1963, Mom partnered with Pop in starting Cariboo Esso Service in Ashcroft which eventually became Ashcroft Motors, a GM Dealership, where Mom was the bookkeeper for the family business. They sold the business in 1978 and retired and enjoyed a life of fishing, camping and trips to Reno. In 1980, they moved to Kamloops where she helped to build their house in Westsyde. In 1989, they moved to Chase where she helped to build their house on Elm St. In Chase, she enjoyed gardening and fishing (where she won many fishing trophies at derbies) and playing crib and bingo with her friends. On April 4, 2017 they moved to the Brocklehurst Gemstone Care Center where Pop still lives and appreciates all visitors. We wish to thank Nurse Marnie and Dr. Baughan at RIH for their exceptional care and for all the staff at Gemstone for their loving care of Mom. Mom requested that there be no service for her. Alternatives Funeral Services are in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

September 12, 1938 - August 6, 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Bernie Marriott at age 78, in Kamloops, BC. Bernie is survived by his loving sons Bruce Marriott and Bill Marriott (Karen Skinner) of Kamloops, BC and older sister Belle Atkinson of Merritt, BC. Bernie was predeceased by his parents Thomas and Eveline Marriott, brothers Dave, Jim, Sid and Horace, as well as sisters Gwen McKeown and Gladys Stanley.

THE TIME IS NOW

Bernie was born in Penticton, BC. He grew up a few kilometers south of Penticton on the family orchard in Kaleden, BC. As a teenager, Bernie joined the Royal Canadian Navy and served for five years, stationed in Halifax, Nova Scotia. In 1974, Bernie moved his family to Kamloops, BC, and worked as a butcher at Overwaitea/Save On Foods until his retirement. He loved curling, fishing, boating and spending time at his summer retreat on Nicola Lake. Bernie was a proud member of the Moose Lodge (43 years), ANAVETS and Curling Club. Bernie was a wonderful son, father, brother and friend to many, He will be remembered fondly and missed dearly. Thanks to Aunty Belle, the response team, the doctors, nurses and staff at RIH, and all of Bernie’s friends for their kindness and support. The Family would appreciate donations to the Cancer Society. A Celebration of Life will be held at the ANAVETS, #9 - 177 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops on Sunday, August 20th, 2017 at 10:30 am.

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If you are ever going to love me, Love me now, while I can know The sweet and tender feelings Which from true affection flow. Love me now While I am living. Do not wait until I’m gone And then have it chiseled in marble, Sweet words on ice-cold stone. If you have tender thoughts of me, Please tell me now. If you wait until I am sleeping, Never to awaken, There will be death between us, And I won’t hear you then. So, if you love me, even a little bit,

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Robert Thomas Surina provide in-home gemtns personally 1953 – 2017

The smoky Kamloops, BC sky cleared up briefly on August 1, 2017 when our Rob died in the arms of his loving wife after a long battle with cancer.

Rob was born in Kaslo, BC on September 8, 1953. He grew up in Pentiction, BC where he met his then childhood sweetheart and future wife Maria. Rob always worked hard and always did his best. He loved his family. He was a good friend and a kind and caring man. He was a talented musician. He loved to play his guitar and see the grand kids dancing and your birthday wasn’t official until he played The Beatles “Birthday” song. He is survived by his wife Maria, children Crystal, Jordon (Crystal), Daniel and Adam (Lindsay) as well as his adored grandchildren Shia, Jayson, Heidi and Rhys, his wonderful loving siblings Ben (Perri-Ann), Chris (Nancy), Roseanne (Bob), Bernie (Gail), Gerry (Holly), Veronica (Lindsay) and Paul, many nieces, nephews and friends. Rob is predeceased by his parents Benedict and Vivian Surina and sister-in-law Anieta Surina. We are extremely grateful for the amazing support from all the nurses and staff at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home. Bless you all! “Close your eyes and I’ll kiss you. Tomorrow I’ll miss you.” – Paul McCartney

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Margaret Spencer Margaret Lillian Spencer of Kamloops passed away on August 4, 2017 at 96 years of age. She is survived by her son Darryl Spencer of Kamloops, grandchildren Monte Spencer (Kim) in Chase, Karlene Spencer in Vancouver, Darren Spencer (Sue) in Penticton, Sheryl Spencer (Ramoudit) in Penticton, great-grandchildren Landon Spencer in Chase, Daelan Spencer in Chase, Angelica Sure in Penticton, Trevor Spencer in Surrey and Lexeigh Spencer in Penticton. Margaret is predeceased by her loving husband Allen Thomas Spencer (1993), son Garry Spencer (2003) and brothers Jim Hiltz, Pat Hiltz and Percy Hiltz. Margaret was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan in 1921 to Clarence and Alice Florestine Hiltz (D’Amour) where they lived as a family in Spruce Home, Saskatchewan. She married Allen Thomas Spencer in 1942 and their first child Garry was born in 1943 at Sydney, BC, followed by the birth of their second child Darryl in 1951 at Sherridan, Manitoba. They then moved to BC where they lived in Bralorne, New Westminster, Port Moody, Surrey and Westbank in Kelowna until Allen’s passing in 1993. Margaret moved in 2010 to Kamloops to be with family. Margaret and Allen were active with the Lutheran Church in Westbank since 1980. Margaret was always friendly and enjoyed company with her friends at church, Tops and Curves. She also enjoyed going for pole walks.

The Angel on Your Shoulder

BY JACKIE HUSTON LENA, WISCONSIN

There’s an angel on your shoulder

Though you may not know she’s there, She watches over you day and night And keeps you in her care.

There’s an angel on your shoulder Watching you learn and grow

Keeping you safe from danger And nurturing your soul.

She’ll be there through your triumphs She’ll dance on clouds with pride, She’ll hold your hand through disappointments and fears,

Standing faithfully by your side.

A Memorial Service will take place on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at the Renaissance Retirement Residence, 628 Tranquille Road in Kamloops, BC with Pastor Heselton.

In her lifetime this angel was strong and true,

A special thanks to Bert Edgeworth, the Lutheran family and Renaissance family.

In your life you’ll be faced with decisions and trials

Memorial donations may be made to the Lutheran Church in Valleyview, Kamloops.

Life holds so much in store for you,

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And stood up for what was right.

And she’ll shine down her guiding light. So remember as you grow older,

There are no heights you cannot reach

‘Cause there’s an angel on your shoulder.

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