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Five of Kamloops’ mayoral candidates squared off Monday night at the Sagebrush Theatre in a wide-ranging debate on the city’s future. The event was organized by KTW,

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CBC Kamloops and CFJC-TV. Ken Christian, Micheal McKenzie, Stuart Holland, Glenn Hilke and Bill McQuarrie laid out visions on taxes, the tech sector and more for a crowd of about 225. (Todd Mcleod was absent due to work commitments.) Kamloops This Week rounded up some

of the night’s more notable questions and answers: Q: What is your plan for taxes? Christian promised to keep taxes as low as possible and control staffing increases at city hall. See MAYORAL CHALLENGERS, A7

The percentage of the city’s population that is classified as low income is largely unchanged from a decade ago, according to a recent Statistics Canada release of 2016 census data. The report, released this month, found 12.8 per cent of Kamloops households were considered low income in 2016. That classification is reserved for households where the income is less than half the national median income of about $70,000 That compares with 13 per cent in the 2006 census. Nationally, 14.2 per cent of households were considered low income in 2016. The median income for Kamloops households increased by almost 16 per cent over the decade, roughly by the rate of inflation, to $73,336. In 2005, it was $63,499. Bernadette Siracky, executive director of the Kamloops Food Bank, said the facility receives visits from between 6,500 and 7,000 people a year. “We estimate nine or 10 per cent of the population in the city is accessing our services.” The society also services a number of agencies for lunches and other meals, including the Boys & Girls Club of Kamloops and some city schools. According to statistics from the society, demand by families and individuals is largely unchanged since 2011, but does fluctuate from year to year. “I’d say we reflect what’s going on in the economy,” she said. “When we see a recession like in 2008, our numbers spike.”

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Kamloops city council is expressing concern over possible cuts to Greyhound bus service in Kamloops, but some councillors think the city should mind its own business. Greyhound has applied to reduce minimum frequency for Kamloops to Kelowna (via Vernon) service from twice a day in each direction to a minimum of twice a week. The company also wants to eliminate some Highway 97 route points along the way, including Monte Lake, Westwold and Falkland. Greyhound is also looking to cut frequency on its Prince George to Vancouver route, which passes through Kamloops at least once per day in each direction, while looking to eliminate other routes in northern B.C. altogether. The B.C. Public Transportation Board is taking comments on the proposed changes and Coun. Donovan Cavers said councillors should make their displeasure with service cuts known.

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“Personally, I think they basically have a monopoly on inter-community transport and that’s because they have to deliver a minimum of service,” he said. But councillors Tina Lange and Pat Wallace said cities shouldn’t wade into private business matters. “People obviously aren’t using it,” Lange said. “So, we can force them to continue with this service and see the whole company go under . . . or we can allow them to do it in a way where they can continue.” Wallace said it may be time for

the province to intervene and offer funding if it wants to maintain bus service. Councillors voted 3-2 to send a letter of concern, with Wallace and Lange opposed and Cavers, Deputy Mayor Arjun Singh and Coun. Dieter Dudy in favour. Coun. Denis Walsh was absent. Greyhound operates in Kamloops out of its terminal in Sahali, at Notre Dame Drive and Laval Crescent, but the company is planning on vacating the property it leases. In the fall of 2016, 15 mature

trees were removed from outside the bus depot, leaving the grassy hill naked in front of the building’s main entrance. In place of the trees rose a “For Lease” sign, with Greyhound aiming to be out of the building by this past spring. The company has since extended its lease into early 2018. “However, we continue to explore various options with regard to a permanent location for our operations,” Greyhound spokeswoman Lanesha Gipson told KTW in May. “We are working to ensure that any decision we make about our operations will be in the best interest of the community, our customers and the company.” Value Property Group continues to solicit new tenants for the property changes are planned for 725 Notre Dame Dr. The bus depot will be knocked down once Greyhound vacates the site, ending a 30-year residency on the property.

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before becoming eligible for parole. Jeffery Harris, 38, was handed a life sentence on Tuesday after a jury found him guilty earlier this year of seconddegree murder. Gary Mandseth was stabbed and beaten to death inside his Lillooet home on Feb. 10, 2015. At trial, court heard Mandseth sold heroin to Harris on a regular basis and that the two also had a business relationship. By all accounts heard during Harris’ trial, Mandseth’s death was exceptionally violent. A BC Ambulance paramedic broke down in tears while describing the

scene he encountered. “This murder has had an impact on the community,” Crown prosecutor Chris Balison said in court on Tuesday. “It was seen during trial, not only the struggle of the witnesses coming forward, but also their struggle while giving evidence.” Defence lawyer Donna Turko stressed Mandseth’s work selling drugs placed him in dangerous situations. “He was a drug dealer,” she said. “He’s not an innocent victim, not to detract from the fact that there was a loss of life.” Turko said Harris suffered a back injury about five years ago, after which

he was prescribed opioid painkillers. Over time, court heard, he developed an addiction that led to heroin use. “Doctors prescribe them so readily,” she said. “It’s a classic scenario that started Mr. Harris’ downfall.” Turko described Harris as “mild-mannered” and “the opposite” of someone one would expect to launch into a violent attack. For his part, Harris apologized in court — to Mandseth’s family, to his own relatives and to the community of Lillooet. “In the time since, I’ve had time to be freed from the strong hold of

my opioid addiction,” he said. Harris had no prior criminal record. It took a jury four hours of deliberations to find him guilty following trial in April. Sentencing for Harris had been scheduled to have taken place on Aug. 9, but extremely smoky conditions in Kamloops prevented one of his lawyers from attending the hearing. In addition to the life sentence and 10 years of parole ineligibility, Harris was also ordered to submit a sample of his DNA to a national criminal database and was banned from owning firearms for life.

Fined for offering help via pot A Kamloops man who thought he was helping people by setting up his own informal marijuana dispensary has been fined $1,000 after being found guilty of possession for the purpose of trafficking. Franco Tulliani, 53, was busted by police with 150 grams of marijuana during a traffic stop on April 28, 2016. In addition to the weed, which was separated in baggies and jars, officers also found a scale and a scoresheet.

Tulliani told court he thought he was helping people and wasn’t looking to get rich. Kamloops provincial court Judge Roy Dickey said he believed Tulliani was sincere, but that did not make him right. “He felt that he was assisting others through the sale of marijuana,” the judge said. “He also felt that the selling of the marijuana would ensure the purchasers were not receiving marijuana laced with fentanyl. Tulliani said he started using

marijuana to deal with pain from injuries he suffered in a 2007 car crash, after which he was prescribed opiate painkillers. “It seems to work and it doesn’t leave me fogged up like the pills,” he said. “Usually when I take a painkiller, I just feel nasty. Marijuana seems to work really good for me.” Tulliani told court he no longer sells marijuana. In addition to the fine, Dickey also placed him on a mandatory 10-year firearms prohibition.

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Candidates offer their views on housing The issue of homelessness and affordable housing continues to be at the forefront of discussions in Kamloops, with social service agencies overwhelmed with tending to he needs of those without a place to live. The story outlining the issue is online at kamloopsthisweek.com, under the Kamloops Byelection tab. Candidates’ views are in all three print editions of KTW this week and also online.

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JIM JOHAL “Our best tool is reviewing and relaxing zoning bylaws. “Most new subdivisions don’t allow secondary suites, yet they’re going in illegally anyway. We need to allow them so there’s more legal, up-tobuilding-code units available in the city, and so we can then collect building-permit fees, DCCs, business licences, additional property taxes and utility fees on them. “Next, we need to understand that building affordable housing isn’t commercially viable for most developers, unless there’s incentives involved. We need to relax zoning bylaws and parking requirements on multi-family developments in exchange for affordable-housing units. “Finally, we need to come up with a new zoning bylaw regarding mini-homes or minicondos. They are more affordable and faster to build, have a smaller footprint and use less energy. And, of course, keep lobbying other levels of government for more funding.” LESLIE LAX “It is not only those suffering from addiction and mental illness who are at risk of being homeless. Affordable housing is critical for those aging out of care and for those on fixed or limited incomes, including families with children, couples and single people. This is an issue that can affect anyone. “Kamloops has incentive programs for

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#Kampaign17 developers interested in increasing the stock of affordable rental housing, but we can do better. We can focus our resources on those incentives that work. “We need to review zoning and parking requirements to encourage infill developments. We need to build better relationships with the provincial and federal governments, stakeholders and private-sector partners in making safe, affordable housing available to those in need.” CAROLINE KING “Kamloops has long struggled with a rental shortage and this has kept the rental rates fairly high. I would like to see the City of Kamloops relax the development and permitting fee for homeowners with illegal suites so they can register them without penalty. “I believe that by relaxing the bylaws around illegal suites, we would reduce the rental shortage and this in turn would drive down prices. There is also the issue of safety. If the suite has no permit, it means it hasn’t been inspected for safety and that’s concerning for the many residents out there renting. “I am aware this idea has been brought to council previously

and that the holdup has been over parking issues, so why not look at ways to combat that? “Perhaps suites with no extra parking could ensure tenants are nondrivers or have small yearly fees, while suites with the needed parking are exempt. “The bottom line is that Kamloops has a huge amount of illegal suites and they service a vast rental shortage in the city. It’s time to make them legal and bring them into the fold. “ KEVIN KRUEGER “City Council should roll out a publicprivate-partnership as follows: “With a can-do mindset, the city should invite all interested homeowners to submit applications to add in-law suites, carriage houses, boarders’ quarters, etc., to their homes. The city should prioritize those that comply best with existing zoning and bylaws and work hard to permit new accommodations swiftly. The city should then work with the rest to seek arrangements that fastest meet the demand in acceptable ways. There are many homeowners who would be better off financially and personally to accommodate appropriate tenants. “The city should

require its staff to work efficiently and respectfully with all applicants.”

everyone more in the long term.”

JEANNE MARR “We have a housing crisis in Kamloops and it is time for far-reaching and innovative action. As a city, we can zone for townhouses in neighbourhoods that are primarily singlefamily homes and allow more secondary suites. “We can also adopt the Whistler model that addressed the staff accommodation issue or the affordable home ownership pilot program in Vancouver. “In Vancouver, the program delegates specific properties to be available only to local families and retirees — and property is sold based solely on prices set by the Consumer Price Index, rather that the property market. “It’s time to take large steps toward addressing and solving this problem.” JIM MICHALS “I believe creating jobs and letting the free market deliver housing are the best approach to solving the problem. “Where the market has failed, the province is justified in getting into the housing business. The city’s role here is very limited. “Expensive and wasteful government spending serve to perpetuate the problem and encourage residents to define themselves as victims and increase the tax burden on citizens. “Eventually, public housing become ghettos and slums that cost

BILL SARAI “I am 100 per cent in favour of creating more affordable housing in Kamloops. “It is one of our most pressing issues as the city continues to grow and expand. “I feel the main reason we have seen little to no real action from our city hall is due to zoning issues that prohibit smaller micro-scale housing and a lack of vision for higher-density homes. “Kamloops has some ideal parcels of land for affordable housing projects and, as a city council candidate, I feel we need to take action. “Private developers are not likely to take on projects of this nature as they are concerned with profits and rates of return. “The city must take the lead on affordablehousing projects and create incentives for builders.” TRACY SCHMIDT “Adding housing units in Kamloops is a crucial step toward helping homelessness. “It isn’t just a matter of encouraging more construction; it’s a matter of the right kind of homes being built. “I think the city needs to make more land available for housing, preferably close to amenities such as grocery stores and bus routes. “The city needs to have open communication with the organizations that are working to solve homelessness on a daily basis.”

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Kamloops byelection mayoral candidates Ken Christian (left), Micheal McKenzie, Stu Holland, Glenn Hilke and Bill McQuarrie listen to a question posed by an audience member at Monday night’s forum at Sagebrush Theatre. A sixth candidate, Todd Mcleod, could not be at the event due to work commitments.

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The North Shore Business Improvement Association is hosting an all-candidates dialogue on Tuesday, Sept. 26. The event will take place at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave., from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The public is invited to drop by and ask questions of the councillor and mayoral candidates in an open house setting.

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The Kamloops and District Labour Council has endorsed Bill McQuarrie for mayor and Jeanne Marr and Leslie Lax for councillor following a labour council forum last week. Labour council president Barb Nederpel, who ran for the NDP in KamloopsNorth Thompson in the May provincial election, said the organization believes the trio has “the best interests of working and vulnerable people in mind.” Nederpel noted they took strong positions against privatization and contracting out, and are in support of a living wage, food security and a number of other positions supported by the labour council.

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But Christian said candidates who are promising tax freezes (McQuarrie and Mcleod) might as well be “plucking a number out of the sky” and will be surprised to find there isn’t as much fat to trim as they think in the city budget. McKenzie said he doesn’t believe in tax increases, but said city hall needs to focus more on improving quality of life for residents. Holland used his time to blast the sitting council for spending money foolishly, singling out staff salaries and the city’s decision to spend millions buying the former Kamloops Daily News property. Hilke made a pitch to voters for a graduated tax system for residential homeowners, which he said would see those with higher-value homes pay a slightly larger share of the tax bill than those living in lower-valued houses. McQuarrie also invoked the Daily News lot’s purchase and demolition in his pitch for a tax freeze in 2018. “Why is spending $6 million OK, but trying to save $2.6 million is unrealistic and naive?” he asked, referring to purchase and demolition costs for the property, as well as an estimate of what the city would have to offset next year to avoid a tax increase. Q: What is your vision for the city? Hilke criticized past councils for a lack of vision and said he is

frustrated by the slow pace of progress on issues such as affordable housing. “It’s been talked about since 2007 and we are not moving on it,” he said, adding his own history of starting not-for-profits in Kamloops means he can make change. McQuarrie said he wants to see 125 to 150 new companies with about 15 employees each set up in Kamloops in the next decade, which he said will provide “shock absorbers” for the local economy when recessions occur. Christian said he wants to see council bolster the arts and improve life for families, before making reference to former mayorturned MLA Peter Milobar. “I don’t want to become an MLA, I want to be mayor of Kamloops,” he said. McKenzie said he wants council to do more youth outreach and put its focus on bringing the community together. “I’ve lost too many people my age and younger than me to drugs and addictions and a lot of other things that aren’t being reached out to them,” he said. Holland, referring to himself as the “blue-collar candidate” said he wants to look at finding ways to create jobs, but conceded he doesn’t have a crystal ball as to what the future holds for Kamloops. Q: What “something” would you do to improve social ills? Holland said he’s spent much of

his campaign speaking to people on the North Shore, though he did not suggest a solution to the city’s ongoing struggle with addictions, homelessness and related issues. “I don’t have an answer, but I’m working towards it,” he said. Hilke said the city should push for modular housing projects similar to those underway in Vancouver, using local company Horizon North. He said if the city changes its zoning requirements, 40 units could fit on a 5,000-square-foot lot. “We can get them in there within a year, but we have to have the guts to do it,” he said. Christian said he would try to team up with Kelowna’s mayor to push Interior Health to do a better job of providing addictions and mental-health support, which he said was promised when the the health authority set up RVs in Kamloops and Kelowna that offer supervised drug-use services. “I don’t think that’s happened,” he said. “I don’t think that commitment for wraparound services is there.” McQuarrie said he wants to see the city follow the approach of Medicine Hat, the Alberta city that uses a housing-first model. Participants are housed, then given help to deal with other issues, such as drinking or drugs. McKenzie said the city’s social issues speak of the lack of connection some residents, including Indigenous residents, may feel to the broader community.

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oes it really matter what politicians say while campaigning for your vote? The latest insult to voters took place this week when Premier John Horgan proposed legislation that includes precisely what he vowed he would not do when campaigning in the spring. The B.C. NDP vowed to overhaul election financing laws by banning corporate, union and foreign donations, among other measures. But Horgan told the media before the May 9 election that taxpayers would not be funding political parties. The legislation will indeed suck money from taxpayers, to the tune of about $30 million over five years. It is something Horgan calls a “transition” fund, but it really is an about-face, a lie, a betrayal. How political parties are funded (or if they should be funded) is a debate unto itself, but to see legislation include something the NDP vowed would not be included is maddening. What makes it even more galling is such actions will likely not hurt the governing party. Look east to Ottawa, where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s monumental 2015 campaign promise — making that year’s federal election the last to use the firstpast-the-post system — was broken, with nary a scratch suffered by the Liberal machine as it remains at the top of the polls. Maybe we’re all too busy trying to keep our jobs and pay the bills and care for our families that we don’t have time to care. Maybe we are collectively too apathetic to care. Maybe we do care, but wonder if the next candidate will simply carry on that grand tradition of lying to us to get votes. But when a politician vows explicitly to do something (or not do something), then reverses the position shortly thereafter, there should be hell to pay. And we should care because such actions are, essentially, gouges in the rock of democracy that is looking more and more weathered.

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The art of taxation consists in so plucking the goose as to procure the largest quantity of feathers with the least possible amount of hissing.” These are the famous words of Jean-Baptiste Colbert, finance minister of France from 1665 to 1683, and they endure to this day in British Columbia. This plucking duty now falls to Finance Minister Carole James, who brought a relatively delicate hand to her first round of goose down extraction, the September budget update. It was mostly an execution of well-known election promises with familiar political spin. What the NDP tirelessly described as the “tax break for the richest one per cent” is finally over after two agonizing years of giveaways to B.C. Liberal donors. In fact, James increased the tax rate by two points on personal income over $150,000 a year, bringing that rate to 16.8 per cent from 14.7 per cent. This restores a top bracket introduced for two years as the B.C. Liberals campaigned for the 2013 election amidst recession and an HST hangover. And these are not the top one per cent of earners, but more like the top five per cent. Of course, this is the Canada goose, where the federal government is preparing its own somewhat rougher round of plucking. There is hissing and honking across the land as Ottawa moves to tax personal corporations, with doctors and other selfemployed entrepreneurs loudly

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VICTORIA protesting that their feathers are about to be yanked out by the handful. Some may fly south and never return, a chronic problem in Canada. Why? This restored B.C. tax on rich doctors, lawyers, tech wizards and, yes, plumbers and carpenters, is on top of a recent four per cent increase in the highest federal income tax rate. For these high flyers in B.C., tax will now confiscate half of their income, a level noticed by even the toughest of geese. “Moreover,” say Fraser Institute economists, “B.C. will have a higher top tax rate than next-door Alberta (48 per cent) and much higher than next-door Washington, which has no statelevel income tax.” So if you’re a goose flying over Amazon headquarters in Seattle or Microsoft’s home office in Redmond, the top U.S. federal rate is approximately 40 per cent and kicks in at a much higher income level. Some readers may recall when then-NDP leader James

led an “axe the gas tax” campaign against B.C.’s carbon tax. Now, as B.C.’s first NDP finance minister since Ujjal Dosanjh appointed Paul Ramsey to the job in 2000, James has got religion on saving the planet. B.C.’s carbon tax on fuels goes up 17 per cent on April 1 and in the next two Aprils after that. This is earlier than the NDP planned, at the behest of the three B.C. Greens, who made it a condition of propping up the second-place party in the 2017 election. This puts B.C. a year ahead of the carbon pricing mandate forced on all provinces by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The sneaky NDP pluck here is ending “revenue neutrality,” meaning future carbon tax increases will no longer be offset by reductions in personal and business income tax. You’ll never know those feathers are gone, except for a slight twinge when you gas up the car. B.C.’s corporate income tax goes up one point to 12 per cent, another populist NDP promise to make those corporations pay. That will be on top of Ottawa’s next feather-gathering move to try to stop the endless string of big-spending deficits introduced by Trudeau and his finance minister, Bill Morneau. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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LACK OF CARDIAC INFRASTRUCTURE AT RIH Editor: On March 11, Kamloops This Week published an article about Royal Inland Hospital, in which RIH Foundation CEO Heidi Coleman announced the arrival of four cardiologists. However, there was no mention of a cardiac care unit (CCU) and cardiac catheterization (cath) lab. Currently, patients who are suffering from coronary emergencies, such as heart attacks, are being driven or, in more serious cases, flown to Kelowna or Vancouver. Every second counts for these patients, whose lives are at stake. The lack of a local cardiac care unit and cath lab lengthens the wait time for patients who need further testing to be done in Kelowna and Vancouver. Patients who are waiting to be transported to those centres are occupying acute-care beds at

RIH, causing additional bed shortages in the hospital. If Kelowna and Vancouver give priority care to their local cases, out-of-town patients from Kamloops are at risk of further coronary complications due to an extended wait time. In some cases, patients have died. Time is of the essence and, with heart disease being the leading cause of death, we are not saving time nor money with our current system. In March 2017, we sent a registered petition

letter to the premier, the health minister and local representatives regarding the dismal state of health care at RIH — specifically the lack of a CCU (which includes beds for patients who are suffering from coronary emergencies) and a cath lab (to diagnose and have the ability to insert stents). After sending the petition letter in March, we received only a verbal “OK” for a local CCU, but no cath lab. As of today, there are no CCU beds in RIH and no plans for a cath lab. We

can’t have one without the other. Although we have four cardiologists at RIH, what is their incentive to stay when there is a lack of infrastructure to care for their patients? This vicious cycle of doctors leaving due to shortages of beds and facilities, such as a cath lab, must end now. Kamloopsians must understand that the cardiac care clinic at RIH is for follow-up examinations for patients who have existing coronary conditions and not for emergencies, such as heart attacks. When you arrive at RIH with a coronary emergency, all the doctors can do is stabilize you before making the decision to fly or drive you to either Kelowna or Vancouver for further diagnostic testing. Without a local CCU and a cath lab, your chance of survival is drastically

impacted. Through the ICCHA/ Wish Fund, we have raised more than $500,000 for equipment and facilities to improve health care at Royal Inland Hospital. We are prepared to raise much more for a cardiac care unit and a cath lab, which will significantly reduce the amount of out-of-town trips for Kamloopsians. In the long-term, this will not only save money, but, ultimately, more lives. We must rise together to help improve health care in Kamloops. If doctors, businesses, community leaders and politicians are united, we will realize our goal of establishing a cardiac care unit and a cath lab at RIH. Al Patel founder, ICCHA/ Wish Fund Dr. G. B. Gowd and Anil Parekh directors, ICCHA/ Wish Fund

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“I don’t mind paying taxes if it keeps schools well-equipped, hospitals running efficiently and homeless people off the street. “Quality of life and a safe city are more important to me than a bank statement. And I’ll take socialism over capitalism any day of the week. “We have a much ‘fairer’ society here in Canada than they do in the U.S. Our banks and other financial institutions are solvent because they are regulated by government. “Everyone has basic healthcare. We aren’t perfect up here but we’re nowhere near the ‘society of winters and losers’ that the ‘American Dream’ has created.’ — posted by Jack Jones

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Projections for this season’s Fraser River to Shuswap Lake sockeye salmon run are gloomy, although not unexpected during a low point in the four-year

salmon cycle. Every year, several groups of sockeye salmon leave the Pacific Ocean to return to their spawning grounds throughout the province. This is the fourth, and often lowest, return year in the cycle for salmon

navigating the Fraser River to Shuswap Lake to spawn in the Adams and Eagle rivers, a run that will peak in October. But there is a bright spot. A little farther east, there is reason to celebrate at Scotch Creek, where another group

of sockeye has been arriving to spawn since August. Aaron Arnouse, Little Shuswap Indian Band fisheries co-ordinator, reported 2,372 salmon had passed through the fish fence on Scotch Creek as of Aug. 31.

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“We had the first two fish on the 18th and then there were three quiet nights, with nine only coming in until the 22nd, then on the 22nd, 28 showed up and then they started coming in steady on the 24th,” he said, noting this is the third, and often lowest, return year of a four-year cycle. “Only 980 came through last year and we’re well above that — and this is supposed to be the bad year.” Arnouse said those that arrive are heading farther up the creek to spawn this year because of high water that restructured the stream bed during this year’s freshet. Concerns are rising about the health of the remaining returning salmon returning to Scotch Creek due to water levels and temperatures that ranged from 17 C to 20 C earlier this month. “The water level is pretty low,” Arnouse said, noting the salmon hide from predators and people “scrambling about” in the mouth of the creek during the day. He is calling for increased education on

the salmon and their needs as they return to spawn. “Sockeye only have so much energy to spawn; they can’t be spending it ducking and dogging around everything. They’ve travelled over 600 kilometres and they stop eating once they leave the ocean,” Arnouse said. Meanwhile, conditions are still good on the Fraser River. The concern is the number of returning fish. “Returns right now for all the groups are coming in near the bottom end of the forecast range,” said Dean Allan, acting area chief of resource management for the Fraser and Interior Area of Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Members of the Pacific Salmon Commission collect data from test fisheries and meet twice a week with the Fraser River Panel to talk about the latest available information. “If there’s recommendations on run sizes, the panel will hear recommendations and will either adopt them or not,” Allan said, noting

the panel includes reps from both Canada and the U.S. “For total laterun returns, the in-season estimate is 247,000 sockeye.” Late-run sockeye usually begin gathering in water off the mouth of the Fraser River for the trip home in early September, peaking in early October. Allan said water flow in the Fraser is a bit above the long-term minimum discharge (flow) and close to 2015 water levels. The good news is if the discharge is lower, it’s easier for fish to swim. The not-so-good news is that a combination of low water and high temperatures can make the salmon more susceptible to disease or mortality. But Allan said conditions are actually pretty good for those fish. “Overall temperatures didn’t get as warm as were expected; they were starting to climb earlier in August and then dipped a bit in the main stem of the Fraser,” he said. “The Thompson River is about a degree higher than the longterm average, which is not too bad.”

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TNRD finally completely clear of evacuation orders

No rise in gas rates FortisBC has received approval from the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC). to maintain the cost of natural gas rates as of Oct. 1. As a result, FortisBC customers will see no change to the cost of gas on their billing statement. The cost of propane rates will also be maintained for customers in Revelstoke. Every three months, FortisBC reviews the cost of gas rates with the BCUC to ensure rates passed on to customers cover the cost of purchasing the natural gas on their behalf. FortisBC does not mark up the cost of gas as customers pay what FortisBC pays. In Kamloops, that means no change for the next three months to the current rate of $2.050 per gigajoule.

Regional District to the north. The TNRD said the fire no longer poses

a threat to people or buildings. Despite the all-clear given by the regional

as does an area restriction for Crown land in the vicinity of the Elephant Hill fire.

The off-road vehicle prohibition put in place for the Kamloops, Cariboo and Southeast

fire centres by the wildfire service was rescinded as of noon on Wednesday.

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Activity Programs

For registration please call (250) 828-3500 and please quote program number provided. For online registration please visit https://ezregsvr.kamloops.ca/ezreg Programs are cancelled if the minimum numbers are not met.

Beer Pairing $42 It’s time for Oktoberfest in Germany, but beer appreciation is alive and well in Kamloops too. Join a certified “beer sommelier” (a.k.a. Cicerone) and learn how to pair beer with food. The class is run in a sip, taste, and discuss format. Brock Activity Centre » Sep 28 7:00-9:00 PM Thu 273733 Garden to Table - Harvest Meal $47 Your turn to host Thanksgiving dinner? We’ve got you covered. Join this garden-to-table cooking City of Kamloops class and learn to make all the ‘fixins’ to go with turkey. In partnership with Community Kitchens, you will help bring in the harvest from the garden on site, cook delicious side dishes from the garden bounty, and enjoy the fruits of your labour with a turkey lunch. Mt. Paul Food Centre » Sep 30 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Sat 273505 Park Trail Crafts

$5 Ages: 3 & up This spring, get outside and discover a couple 31 of Water Restrictions: May 1 to August our family-friendly park trails. As you walk on the beginner-level trail,Bylaw: you’ll learn about the flora Water Restriction andsprinkling fauna surrounding andbetween collect 11:00 bits and No or irrigating isyou allowed am bobs ofpm trail be will used to build and 6:00 onfodder any day.that Firstwill offence result in a a $100 fine; each subsequent offence will result in a fine of nature -inspired craft to take home. $200. Dallas/Barnhartvale » Sep 27 10:30-11:30 AM • Even addresses may sprinkle or irrigate only on Wed 273582 even numbered days. • Odd addresses may sprinkle or irrigate only on Petites Danseuses 4 wks - $175 odd numbered days.

(Little Dancers) Ages: 3-5 Prepare your child for elementary school! This Note: exciting new program will introduce your child to • Complexes with internal addresses please use the not only the address ABCs and 123s in French, will also internal to determine wateringitdays. teach them the fundamentals of dance. • Watering between midnight and 6:00 amWe is will explore French through songs, stories, restricted butculture is allowed if sprinklers are controlled arts, crafts, free play,timer. guided lessons, dance, and by an automatic exercises. No hand previous dance • All outdoor use hoses mustexperience be equipped or French comprehension Register for the with a spring-loadedrequired. shut off nozzle and are programs individually or for thetime. full 12 weeks and permitted to be used at any get a reduced program fee. Sista’s Saving Love toTips: Dance Studio Water » Oct 11-Nov 3 only an inch9:00 AM-12:00 • Lawns require of water per week;PM Wed, Fri,your Mon 275546 • Keep lawn at least 2.5 inches long to maintain moisture; • Leave grass clippings on your lawn for added moisture, nutrients and to help shade roots; • Water in the early morning after the dew has evaporated.

To register call 250-828-3500 or visit www.kamloops.ca/ezreg www.kamloops.ca

City working on social and safety issues, including needles, Singh says Kamloops Deputy Mayor Arjun Singh said the city wants the public to know it has received several calls about various social and safety issues, including visible drug use, discarded needles, homelessness and assorted aggressive nuisance behaviour. “Together with our community partners, we are working on issues around temporary shelters, nuisance behaviour, panhandling and drug use, among others,” Singh said. “Because there is no single approach to solving these issues, we are working with multiple partners, including representatives from the RCMP, Interior Health, not-for-profit agencies and the general public, including community associations.” Singh said the “crisis” will be one of the key topics of discussion at next week’s Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Vancouver. He said the city will organize meetings with residents to discuss a way to address the issues. In the meantime, the city is reminding residents of various resources • Those interested in having a sharps container installed at their business or in their neighbourhood can contact ASK Wellness via phone or text at 778-257-1292

DAVE EAGLES/KTW

ASK Wellness Society outreach worker Vance Assu (left) and Karly Bradley perform a routine patrol to gather improperly disposed needles in alleys and parking lots of North Shore businesses on a recent Friday morning. Crews on both sides of the river routinely check local parks, alleys and known areas of drug use to help educate users of the proper disposal stations available to them.

or by email at ODP433@ askwellness.ca. • Those who find discarded needles or other drug paraphernalia anywhere in the city can contact ASK Wellness via phone or text at 778-257-1292 or by email at ODP433@askwellness.ca. • Those who find discarded needles or other drug-related materials in the downtown area can contact the CAP team at 250-572-3009.

• Those interested in learning about Block Watch or Crime Prevention programs can call 250-571-3862 or go online to www.kamloops.ca/ crimeprevention. • Those who wish to learn how to dispose of needles safely can go online to http:// www.kamloops.ca/socialdevelopment/needledisposal. shtml. • Those who wish to learn about services available to at-

risk youth in our community can go online to http://bit.ly/ youthservicesmap. • To learn more about ASK Wellness Society and the services it provides, go online to askwellness.ca. • Those interested in joining or starting a community association can call 250-8283582 or go online to http:// www.kamloops.ca/socialdevelopment/communityassociations.shtml.

NOTICE OF PERMISSIVE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Pursuant to Section 227 of the Community Charter, Council will consider a bylaw to provide property tax exemption (2018-2021) on October 3, 2017, at 1:30 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall, 7 Victoria Street West, Kamloops, BC, V2C 1A2. The proposed exemption is described in the following table, and applications are to be phased in over three years: Estimated Value of Municipal Tax Exemption 1/3rd Exempt

2/3rd Exempt

100% Exempt

2018

Organization

Civic Address

2019

2020

2021

Centre for Seniors Information BC Interior Society

9A - 1800 Tranquille Road

$5,140

$10,537

$16,126

$16,446

Centre for Seniors Information BC Interior Society

9B - 1800 Tranquille Road

$3,928

$8,053

$12,325

$12,569

Interior Community Services

140 Laburnum Street

Total

David Bregoliss Grants and Revenue Services Manager Phone: 250-828-3459 Email: dbregoliss@kamloops.ca

kamloops.ca/propertytax

$1,841

$3,774

$5,776

$5,891

$10,910

$22,365

$34,227

$34,906

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Toys ‘R’ Us files for bankruptcy protection Company that operates Canadian stores makes filing in Ontario court ARMINA LIGAYA

THE CANADIAN PRESS

TORONTO — Toys “R’’ Us Canada has initiated bankruptcy proceedings in an Ontario court after its American parent company earlier this week filed for creditor protection in the U.S. The company said Tuesday its 82 stores across Canada, as well as its e-commerce sites will continue to operate as usual during its restructuring process under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act. “The restructuring is intended to facilitate the continued success of our iconic brands; building a stronger company for our customers, business partners and team members,’’ Melanie TeedMurch, president of Toys “R’’ Us and Babies “R’’ Us Canada said in a statement. The move comes at a critical time leading into the holiday season that is crucial to retailers’ bottom lines. The company has financing commitments to ensure normal operations throughout the CCAA proceedings, including stocking the hottest toys for the holidays and honouring all gift cards, warranties and returns, Teed-Murch said. “We are confident that this process will enable us to leverage Toys “R” Us’ existing strengths to succeed.’’ Toys “R’’ Us filed Chapter 11 documents late Monday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Richmond, Virginia. The company said its approximately 1,600 Toys “R’’ Us and Babies “R’’ Us stores around the world — the “vast majority of which are profitable’’ — and its web portals continue to operate as usual. The chain also said it had secured US$3 billion in financing to stay open while it restructures its outstanding debt and establishes a sustainable capital structure to invest in long-term growth. Toys “R’’ Us is the latest brick-and-mortar retailer to struggle amid growing competition from online merchants and changing consumer preferences, with Sears Canada filing for CCAA protection this past June. if Toys “R’’ Us had offered a better online offering “perhaps they could have avoided such fate,’’ said Ryerson University business professor Seung Hwan Lee. “A lot of physical stores and brick-and-mortar stores are struggling with this concept because Amazon is really taking over,’’ said Lee, an associate professor at the Ted Rogers School of Retail Management. Meanwhile, children are increasingly gravitating towards digital toys rather than physical trinkets, he added. “There are consumer trends that are changing from both the parents’ side and the children’s side, and I don’t know if Toys ‘R’ Us was innovative enough to adapt to that,’’ Lee said. This comes as Canadian retailer Mastermind Toys announced its continued expansion, with its 56th store opening in Orleans, Ont., earlier this week. Mastermind said it plans to open four more stores across the country later this year, on top of the seven stores it had already launched in 2017.

There has been no indication any Toys “R” Us locations, including the outlet in Sahali, are closing any time soon, despite the company filing this week for bankruptcy protection in Canada and the U.S. DAVE EAGLES/KTW

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ANNUAL TAX SALE

City of Kamloops

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The lowest amount for which parcels may be sold is the “Upset Price”. The Upset Price includes: (a) delinquent and arrears taxes plus interest to date of sale; (b) current years taxes plus penalty (c) the sum of 5% of the foregoing amounts; and (d) $143.16 for the Land Title Office fees. The highest bidder at or above the upset price shall be declared the purchaser. PURCHASERS MUST PAY BY CERTIFIED CHEQUE, DRAFT, INTERAC, OR CASH (1 hour will be given to secure funds). If no bids are received, the City will be declared the purchaser. The purchaser has no legal rights to the property until one year has expired from the date of the sale. The owner has one year in which to redeem the property by paying back the upset price plus interest accrued to the date of redemption. At redemption, the purchaser is refunded the bid plus interest accrued from the date of the tax sale. Please allow up to four weeks to process the refund. Title to property not redeemed within one year from the date of the tax sale will be transferred to the purchaser on receipt of Land Title Act fee. The purchaser will be responsible to pay the Property Purchase Tax on the fair market value of the property at the time of the transfer of the title. The Property Purchase Tax Act rates are 1% on the first $200,000 of fair market value and 2% on the balance greater than $200,000 and up to and including $2,000,000, and 3% on the portion of the fair market value greater than $2,000,000. The City of Kamloops makes no representation express or implied as to the condition or quality of the properties being offered for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the properties and make all necessary inquiries to municipal and other government departments, and in the case of strata lots to the strata corporation, to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges, or other conditions which may affect the value or suitability of the property.

For more information, property owners can contact the City of Kamloops Revenue Division at 250-828-3437 or email revenue@kamloops.ca. Parissa Bhullar, CPA, CGA, Revenue and Taxation Manager FOLIO 02-00542-004 03-01579-200 03-02209-000 04-04172-000 05-16202-834 05-16400-480 06-00522-535 10-07443-000 10-80210-000 10-80215-000 10-80232-000 10-80243-000 10-80244-001 10-87267-000 10-87632-010 10-87639-000 10-87649-000 10-87650-000 10-87672-020 10-87689-020 10-87695-001 11-05399-015 11-08491-020 13-81040-011 20-00720-600 20-02604-000 20-03435-060 20-03435-120 20-03587-000 21-01685-000 21-02113-010 21-09050-305 21-84023-000 21-84429-000 21-84508-001 21-84509-001 21-84533-010 21-84567-020 21-84630-000 21-84949-000 21-84999-000 21-85031-010 30-00820-350 30-02277-000 40-00291-800 40-00296-570 40-00298-750 51-11077-000

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CIVIC ADDRESS 38 CLARKE STREET 731 COLUMBIA STREET 1004 NICOLA STREET 252 ARROWSTONE DRIVE 68-1775 MCKINLEY COURT 300 HOLLYBURN DRIVE 213-1390 HILLSIDE DRIVE 309 TRANQUILLE ROAD 10-1720 WESTSYDE ROAD 15-1720 WESTSYDE ROAD 32-1720 WESTSYDE ROAD 43-1720 WESTSYDE ROAD 44-1720 WESTSYDE ROAD 7-201 LARKSPUR STREET 8 ALBERT STREET 32 ALBERT STREET 42 ALBERT STREET 43 ALBERT STREET 10 EDWARD STREET 44 EDWARD STREET 58 EDWARD STREET 244 ALDER AVENUE 1165 PEMBROKE AVENUE 10-1440 ORD ROAD 2451 TRANQUILLE ROAD 1768 PARKCREST AVENUE 1618 SPARTAN PLACEACE 1642 SPARTAN PLACE 999 RYAN PLACE 863 SHELAN PLACE 2349 BOSSERT AVENUE 3469 TRANQUILLE ROAD 23-1755 ORD ROAD 29-1375 ORD ROAD 8-1655 ORD ROAD 9-1655 ORD ROAD 33-1655 ORD ROAD 67-1655 ORD ROAD 130-1655 ORD ROAD 49-2401 ORD ROAD 99-2401 ORD ROAD 131-2401 ORD ROAD 36-1980 GLENWOOD DRIVE 2289 VALLEYVIEW DRIVE 2032 SIFTON AVENUE 2292 BALFOUR COURT 1290 HOWE ROAD 0 ROSE HILL ROAD

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UPSET PRICE $15,277.86 $4,470.63 $8,639.49 $10,656.66 $9,476.53 $6,714.99 $7,008.48 $33,416.27 $4,367.91 $523.53 $798.62 $1,563.57 $6,982.42 $2,005.77 $1,034.77 $825.84 $840.89 $863.88 $4,550.98 $4,006.11 $904.69 $7,333.39 $7,936.02 $1,895.59 $15,662.41 $6,011.46 $6,616.37 $6,183.88 $8,007.48 $7,294.85 $3,876.29 $4,840.42 $1,458.10 $1,079.44 $778.13 $3,227.46 $828.52 $9,350.90 $15,139.45 $622.67 $1,692.02 $1,017.58 $6,269.41 $12,377.60 $14,210.66 $13,300.33 $12,174.53 $787.05

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Liberal MPs warn of ‘class warfare’ JOANNA SMITH

JOAN BRYDEN THE CANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA — Not everyone is on board with the way Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been going after the rich as he defends his Liberal government’s controversial tax proposals — and that includes some members of his own caucus. The prime minister has been sounding defiant as he makes the case for eliminating tax provisions used by a growing number of small businesses, saying the system should not allow wealthy Canadians to pay lower taxes than the middle class. Montreal MP Nicola Di Iorio said his fellow Liberals would do well to remember they campaigned for everyone, not just the vote-rich middle class. “We’re not in a class warfare,’’ Di Iorio said Wednesday as he headed into the govern-

ment’s weekly caucus meeting. “When we campaigned, we sought the vote of every Canadian and every Canadian deserves to be treated with dignity and respect by its government.’’ Over the summer, Finance Minister Bill Morneau released the three-pronged plan, which includes restrictions on the ability of business owners to lower their tax rate by sprinkling their income to family members in lower tax brackets — even if those family members do no work for the business. Morneau also proposed limiting the use of private corporations to make passive investments in things like stocks or real estate, as well as limiting the ability to convert the regular income of a corporation into capital gains, which are typically taxed at a lower rate. The proposed changes have sparked a revolt by doctors,

farmers, small business owners and a number of backbench Liberal MPs, who have spoken publicly about the complaints they have been hearing from their constituents. The idea of making the wealthy pay more taxes — and the middle class pay less — was a deliberate strategy for the Liberals during the 2015 election campaign, even though the specific details of the latest proposal were never part of the platform. Still, some Liberal MPs said that has now gone too far. “The messaging did pit Canadians against each other,’’ said Winnipeg MP Doug Eyolfson, an emergency room doctor. “We did not want to do that and that’s something we need to fix.’’ Manitoba MP MaryAnn Mihychuk said the Liberals need to show the business com-

munity they understand its concerns. “I think we have to re-establish our relationship with business and that we’re a party that understands the important role that they play in the economy,’’ she said. Prince Edward Island MP Wayne Easter, who chairs the House of Commons finance committee, said the messaging made people less willing to listen. “The way the department rollout happened, it looked like there was an attack on certain people, that they were cheats,’’ he said. “These people have done nothing wrong. It got people’s backs up right away.’’ Trudeau, who has promised to let backbench Liberal MPs speak their minds, has said he welcomes the feedback. The public consultation period on the proposed changes wraps up on Oct. 2.

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Dig It is KTW’s regularly published column on the history beneath our feet in the Kamloops region. A group of nine professional archeologists living and working in the area contribute columns to educate and fascinate. From writing about specific sites to the life of an archeologist, the columns uncover the complex past of the land on which we walk in the present. To read previous columns, go online to kamloops thisweek.com and search “Dig It.”

The archeological site of Cyew’kwe, east of Kamloops, was used as a fishing and processing facility for more than 1,500 years (insets: location of remaining stakes, and example of the fire-cracked hearth rocks that litter the shoreline). JOANNE HAMMOND PHOTO ILLUSTRATION

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n the Secwepemc calendar, September is called Pesqelqlélten, or “Many Salmon Moon.” It refers to the vast numbers of sockeye salmon that run up the Fraser and Thompson watersheds in the fall, heading for natal lakes and streams. For thousands of years, September was a time when extended families came together at key spots to harvest this food, which has been central to culture and survival. One such location is just upstream from Kamloops, close to where the LaFarge cement plant sits today. In Secwepemcstin, the place is a called Cyew’kwe, roughly, “where people fish with scoop nets.” Here, more than 1,500 years ago, Secwepemc ancestors began to build weirs — massive, permanent fishing infrastructure that would serve their families for generations.

Weirs, or fish fences, are built to funnel fish to be trapped. They are found all over B.C. where waters are shallow and relatively slow and where fish are known to school, pool and gather. Locally, the town of Barriere derives its name from the weirs noted there by French-speaking fur traders in the 19th century. The weir at Cyew’kwe was strategically positioned in a part of the flow of the South Thompson River preferred by salmon. The wide opening of its V-shaped design faces downstream, so that returning fish enter it and are channeled into a narrow opening, where fishers wait with spears, baskets or nets. When no more fish are needed (or no more can be processed fast enough), the fish can flow through, carrying on unimpeded. It’s a brilliant system — a beautiful example of sustainable landscape modification. The archeological site is more than a kilometre long and consists of almost 1,400 individually sharpened stakes. They’re mostly pine, with a few Douglas-fir and birch (all grow nearby today). Radiocarbon dating of wood from dif-

ferent parts of the structure shows it was in use, and continually mended and maintained, for more than 1,500 years. While the earliest radiocarbon dates from the site are about 1,560 years, archeologists and Secwepemc people believe it was built much earlier, the earliest stakes having decayed long ago. When the first stakes in this facility were sunk, the Secwepemc salmon industry was already wildly successful. For the preceding 3,000 years, technology and social systems formed around the unique blend of resources this landscape had to offer. Salmon, then as now, was an essential part of that existence. The weir could provide all the food needed — and more — but the people turned that into an economic and cultural cornerstone. Families were organized powerhouses, each fishing, curing and storing thousands of pounds of salmon every year. Surplus fish were stockpiled and traded in every direction, so this salmon wasn’t only salmon. It became the cedar root and hemp and moose meat and copper and abalone and buffalo

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hide traded by neighbouring nations. And, later, iron and canvas, guns and glass. Today, the evidence of intensive salmon processing at Cyew’kwe is spread across the exposed mudflats, along the shores and up on the terraces above. At low water, you can still make out the lines of wooden stakes pounded into the riverbed, the scattering of stone tools and tonnes — quite literally — of hearth rocks spread along the shores. It can sometimes be hard to articulate the depth of history, hard to express how Secwepemc people grew up hand-in-hand with this river. Here, it’s written on the land: the fish weirs, the processing stations, the pithomes that people returned to at night, bellies and caches full. Archeology blankets the river valley, where families lived and worked together for millennia before contact. That’s what time immemorial means. Joanne Hammond is an archeologist. Interested in more? Go online to republicofarchaeology.ca.

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Kudos to the City of Kamloops. They have cut back the trees and removed the bush at the green space around the Halston overpass. Traffic sight lines have improved 90 per cent. Traffic heading to Ord Road, Westsyde Road and Batchelor from the Halston should be greatly improved. Much appreciated. — S. Pryce Kamloops LEFT: Parker McLean creates a fire tornado at A E Perry elementary earlier this week, when Science World’s On the Road arrived in Kamloops. The stop included visits to schools in the city and region, along with a workshop for teachers on Friday and community celebration at Big Little Science Centre on Saturday. ABOVE: Charlotte Swanson and Lisa Arnold make fog rings at Barriere secondary. CAGED PRODUCTIONS PHOTOS

What do you say to someone who thinks science is for ‘nerds’?

“I would ask them, ‘What is your passion?’ I bet that there is something related to science. Science is for everybody because science is about the world around us.” — Parker McLean, Science World On the Road facilitator students don’t have an opportunity to visit the physical location of Science World, which is in Vancouver. The charity’s mandate, however, is to engage

and inspire all British Columbians. “We want to make sure we have the greatest impact in British Columbia,” McLean said.

“The only way we can do that is actually going to these communities ourselves.” The tour is in Kamloops until the end of the week, engaging

with students, teachers and the community. Monday through Thursday, it stopped at A.E. Perry, Beattie, Logan Lake, Lloyd George, Kay Bingham and Arthur Stevenson elementary schools, along with Barriere secondary and Kamloops Christian School. More than 1,000 students in the region have been learning how to observe the world through a scientific lens. Whether through demonstrations with a Van de Graaf generator or shooting rubber chickens through the sky, subjects range from weather events and forces to observing, predicting and testing. “The most powerful thing is it starts getting kids to question and observe the world around them,”

McLean said. He said once kids are engaged, it may inspire them to create, share knowledge and, perhaps, eventually, become leaders among the science community. On Friday, teachers will take part in professional development workshops to learn how to bring inquirybased learning into their classrooms. It all culminates with a celebration at the Big Little Science Centre on Saturday, an event showcasing some of the science demonstrations shown throughout the week. It is free and geared at families. The centre is located at 655 Holt St., in the former Happyvale elementary school in Brocklehurst. It will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

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I would like to thank the volunteers and the City of Kamloops for the excellent reception they provided for evacuees of the Elephant Hill fire. The emergency response centre was a wonderful example of our culture and the good people who help make Canada a great country. — Urmi Sheldon Hat Creek Ranch

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A letter of thanks to Deputy Mayor Arjun Singh and Paul Lam, City of Kamloops employee of Hillside and Pleasant Street cemeteries. I have had so much support and help that I would like to give a big thank you to them and other workers for springing into action and listening to my concerns. That corner of the cemetery at Ninth Avenue and Munro Street looks tidy and green again. Thank you so much. — Bep Crawford Kamloops

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t started with a simple question about the weather: What do you observe in Kamloops? One student noted smoky skies, frequent in Kamloops this summer due to historically bad wildfires. The smoke comment led to a discussion about temperature and an explanation about excessive wind caused by a forest fire. (Hot air rises up from the fire, drawing cold air surrounding it.) “Just prompting them to do it, they can see, ‘Oh, there’s a lot more to this world around me than I initially thought,’” said Parker McLean, facilitator of Science World’s On the Road program. “That was actually quite magical. We didn’t expect them to make so many observations.” McLean and seven others from Science World arrived in Kamloops earlier this week to provide free presentations to schools throughout the Kamloops region. The goal of On the Road is to deliver science to students around the province, hitting every school within five years and reaching about 30,000 students each year. This year marks the third in that goal. The reason behind On the Road comes down to geography. McLean said many

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200 locations in the province. IPALS, which was piloted in 2008, is funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and private donors and boasts 37 different programs, in languages including Punjabi, Farsi, Somali and Cantonese. A third program, Aboriginal PALS, was piloted in 2010 and operates in consultation with elders and other Aboriginal community leaders. PALS’ effectiveness is such that parents who undertook the program to prepare one child for kindergarten typically return several years later with their younger offspring. “Word of mouth is huge,” Dhungana said. Typical is the experience of Yan Sun, who enrolled her daughter in IPALS shortly after moving to B.C. After attending the program, she said, “my daughter has great interest in learning: she likes to read the entire take-home book and the magnetic alphabets on the fridge every day. She also learned lots of English words through the program.” Moreover, Sun said: “I made some friends and we share parenting techniques. The program creates a welcoming environment to newcomers like us.” Dhungana came to Canada from Nepal in 2010 completely unaware about the Canadian way of life. “Had I been in IPALS, we would have definitely been able to adapt faster,” Dhungana said. “But now, at least, I can give this chance to other new Canadians.”

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om Gaglardi and the Kamloops Blazers’ ownership group seem pleased with the state of the franchise, but unsatisfied with back-to-back first round exits from the Western Hockey League playoffs. “I would say I feel unsuccessful from the perspective that losing in the first round should never be acceptable, but I don’t know that I would say I’m disappointed because it’s not like you could look at our team and say we should have beaten Kelowna,” said Gaglardi, the Blazers’ majority owner. “No one is happy here. Making the playoffs is expected. Winning rounds is expected. Anything short of that I wouldn’t call a success.” The 2017-2018 campaign is expected to be a developmental season, one in which head coach Don Hay will be working with what the organization feels is a bright, young group of promising prospects pushing veterans for ice time. Gaglardi expressed his pleasure with drafting in recent years, a change from the tone he took in a March 2015 interview with KTW, when he said the 1996-born draft was “almost a complete whiff” and likely the primary reason the Blazers had missed the playoffs in consecutive seasons. “With the last draft we completed [the 2017 WHL Bantam Draft], it’s a little too early to tell, but with the two before that, we look like we have a bunch of kids that can play and some pretty high-level guys,” said Gaglardi, who also owns the NHL’s Dallas Stars. The Blazers’ first selection, 15th overall, in the 2016 bantam draft was Massimo Rizzo, but he has not signed with the major-junior squad and will spend his 16-yearold campaign playing for the Penticton Vees in the junior A B.C.

This is the fifth and final part in KTW’s series previewing the Kamloops Blazers’ 2017-2018 Western Hockey League season. To read all parts in the series, go online to kamloopsthisweek.com and click ‘Blazers’ on the sports tab. The team opens its season in Kelowna on Friday, followed by a rematch in Kamloops on Saturday. Hockey League, keeping open the option to play U.S. college hockey. “If he’s a top-flight player, he needs to play with the best players and the best players are in the Western Hockey League. He knows that,” Gaglardi said. “I don’t see any reason why he would stay in that league longer than one year. “While we don’t agree on their decision this year, the door is wide open for next season for Rizzo to come play for Kamloops. We’ll keep the dialogue open. “We have a good relationship with the family. We wish him a good season in the BCHL.” Blazers’ part-owners Mark Recchi and Darryl Sydor were also asked for comment on the state of the franchise. Recchi, the Kamloops product who will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in November, said fans are hungry for winning teams and he believes the Blazers’ time is coming. “I don’t have a lot of concerns right now,” Recchi said. “I really like what directions it’s gone. I think Stu [general manager Stu MacGregor] has done a great job. I think Hayzer and Mike [assistant coach Mike Needham] have done a good job. “We’ve ran into a hot team the last two years in Kelowna. It’s been unfortunate. I think our future is good. We’ve got a great bunch of young guys coming up and it’s exciting times. You always want your team to get far and win a championship.” Sydor, who is back in the NHL

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as an assistant coach with the St. Louis Blues, is encouraged by the number of players the organization is moving on to the pro ranks. “You always want to win, but you also want to see kids getting better and we have players off to different development camps and players drafted,” Sydor said. “You always want to win for the city and the fans want to win and, hopefully, in the future that’s going to happen.” On the business side, Gaglardi hired Don Moores last summer to take over as team president, chief

operating officer and alternate governor. The Blazers’ majority owner said the move is paying off. “He’s done a wonderful job deepening the connections with the business community here and our fans,” Gaglardi said. “I’m thrilled with the job he’s done in the first year, with lots of new initiatives and with re-energizing our group. I wish we would have had him a little sooner.” The Blazers ranked 14th in average attendance in the 22-team WHL in 2016-2017, with 3,782 fans per game.

Overall attendance in the league was down 1.3 per cent last season compared to 2015-2016, according to 3rdlinegrind.com. Average attendance at Sandman Centre in 2015-2016 was 3,769, good for 15th in the league, down from 3,994 in 2014-2015 and 4,148 in 2013-2014. Gaglardi is hoping fans who visit Mark Recchi Way this season will be getting a look at a championship team of the future. “On paper right now, the next three or four years should be a pretty good time for us in Kamloops,” Gaglardi said. “I think our team will step back a little bit with scoring [in 2017-2018], but it’s the kind of team that Don Hay has had a lot of success with in the past. It’s going to be a real tight group and I expect to have a good season.”

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The Thompson Rivers University crosscountry team found success hosting its first

and 26 women took part in the eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high school and university category. Women competed on a five-kilometre course, while men ran on a six-kilometre track. Overall winners were UBCOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Veronika Fagan in the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s division, with a time of 18:34.1. Vernon highschooler Ana Arano, 15, finished five seconds behind, followed by TRU rookie Kendra Murray, who posted a time of 20:15.9. TRU runners Zoe Painter and Emily Atherton placed eighth and 10th, respectively, while WolfPack teamates Erika Johnson and Sam Loewen tied for 15th. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team ran well,â&#x20AC;? Mazzotta said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of our past runners from the last few years, Rachel Lobay, got injured. Others stepped up.â&#x20AC;? UBCO runner Michael Mitchell won the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event with a time of 20:35.19 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; besting TRU rookie Troy Morgan by 14 seconds. Josh Ogilvie, also a WolfPack rookie, placed third at 20:50.6. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Both Josh and Troy showed up and had a great race,â&#x20AC;? Mazzotta said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They challenged for the win and battled every step of the way.â&#x20AC;? TRUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tony Kiprop placed sixth with a time of 21:16.8, followed by teammate Nic Rampen at 21:21.6. TRUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Etienne Lavigne finished 11th at 22:14.4. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tony showed up just a few minutes before the race from work,â&#x20AC;? Mazzotta said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He fought through like he always does. Nic ran a solid race and Etienne is normally a speed guy but he battled every step of the way.â&#x20AC;? Next up for the WolfPack cross-country team is the Dirty Feet trail run this weekend in Kenna Cartwright Park, followed by the U Sports Nationals Preview Meet in Victoria on Oct. 14. The national championships are scheduled to take place in Victoria on Nov. 12. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; TRU Sports Information

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after Cheyne at 1:11:59. The first woman to cross the finish line was Emma Lujan with a time of 1:20:19 followed by Marg Fedyne at 1:25:03. Forty-four riders took part in the 34-kilometre race in the event’s seventh year.

TRU player earns honours in third straight week For the third consecutive week, a member of Thompson Rivers University’s men’s soccer team has been named a Canada West star of the week. WolfPack forward James Fraser, who is from Penticton, was named the male third star of the week for his performance in the team’s 3-1 win over the visiting University of Lethbridge Pronghorns on Sunday. The business student is in his first year with the WolfPack, having used up a year of eligibility suiting up with Simon Fraser University’s varsity squad two years ago. Fraser had two goals and one assist in FRASER TRU’s weekend win over Lethbridge. Last week, fifth-year TRU midfielder Ryan Glanville was named Canada West’s second star of the week. Glanville scored four goals in two games against the University of Northern B.C. to help TRU snap a losing skid. Prior to that, fourthyear midfielder Mitchell Popadynetz was named Canada West’s first star of the week. — TRU Sports Information

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he mid-sized sedan market is one of the most competitive and difficult segments, mainly because there are so many good choices out there and consumers are very finicky. With great cars like the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and many others, how would one company stand out among many? That’s a difficult question without a simple answer — one Ford hopes is its refreshed Fusion for many who are looking for good value and above-average performance. The Fusion has been around for a while and no longer stands out among many mid-size sedans, but the pricing is attractive and it continues to sell well because it’s a proven product. For 2017, the Fusion receives a new version of the Sync 3 Infotainment system and improved and refreshed styling/design inside and out. A performance version of the Fusion — simply dubbed the Fusion Sport — has also been added this year with a V6 engine for the first time. DESIGN Even though the Fusion is now a few years old, its design holds up well and the car still looks fresh thanks to its modern shape and styling. The Fusion’s design is epitomized by its Aston Martin-like grille which is flanked by the angular headlights. The wheels are pushed to the corners of the vehicle, resulting in a wide stance and short overhangs. The Fusion’s side profile draws your eyes to its European-styled body crease and high beltline; the rear slanted roof continues the

The 2017 Ford Fusion features Smart Tech, which includes pre-collision assist features in which radar and camera information will let drivers know about potentially dangerous situations or crashes — and even apply braking.

aggressive look. The Fusion’s cabin is still up-todate and quite upscale. It should please any young family or business buyers, though the newer competitors are showing up with better looking designs. The new and improved Sync 3 system is a welcome change, as more and more buyers demand an easy, iPad-like interface. It’s hard to understand why the car companies are taking so long to create an interface that’s as simple and joy to use as an iPad or Tablet. In any case, the Sync 3 boasts a clear, eight-inch screen and easy to use buttons. The more traditional gear stick has been nixed, making way for a rotary-style dial. This gives the

Ford Fusion a roomier feel and provides more space for features like a cell phone holder. The emergency brake is a button as opposed to a handbrake as well. Customers spoke, Ford listened. An emphasis on comfort was requested by owners in the mid-size range, and this is reflected in the noise cancellation features and improved suspension. Better insulation in the hood seals, underbody and wheel liners as well as frontal acoustic glass help to reduce background noise. The suspension for the flagship Fusion Sport has been calibrated to read the ground below with something Ford calls “continuously controlled damping” — essentially, the shocks are able to change

characteristics every thousandth of a second to mitigate effects of uneven pavement and potholes. Smart Tech features include pre-collision assist where the vehicle will use radar and camera information to alert drivers of a potential collision and even apply brakes in the case of imminent accident. PERFORMANCE The Fusion is available in many trim levels, starting with the base S model at $23,688 and moving all the way to the flagship Sport model at whopping $42,288. The powertrain comes in 3 variations from the simple, somewhat underpowered 1.5-litre to the 2.0-litre which is paired with six-speed tranny. The new-

for-2017 Sport model boasts a 2.7litre EcoBoost V-6 engine capable of delivering a solid 325-hp and 380-lb-ft of torque. The hybrid and Energi Plug-in hybrids are also available. The Fusion delivers sportier feel than many of its domestic competitors. For example, the Fusion handles much better than the Chrysler 300, which suffers from numb steering and loose handling. The Fusion also feels more planted and stable than say, the current Toyota Camry, though that will likely change when Toyota introduces the new version this fall. The acceleration varies significantly depending on which model you purchase. This car was never meant to compete directly with the likes of Audi A4 or BMW 3-series, but the overall feel is quite European and Ford did a great job of making this vehicle feel much more expensive. VERDICT The Fusion has a light, agile driving feel with above-average steering characteristics and a firm yet supple suspension. It provides a more engaging driving experience than you generally expect or get in a family vehicle. Having said that, there are simply too many competitors out there that will likely provide better resale value or better performance for about the same price. Ford has to convince potential buyers that the Fusion is better than Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Mazda6, Hyundai Sonata or the Chevy Malibu. That’s a difficult situation given that these cars are also top-rated, but people who are loyal to buying a domestic vehicle with a great styling and performance will be happy with the Fusion ownership.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Terry “Boomer” Shishido It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Terry Teruo Shishido on September 14, 2017 surrounded by his wife and two sons. He will be missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Beth, sons Craig (Jasmine), Todd and grandson Austin, who brought him great joy. He is also survived by his brother Eric (Maggie), sister Ruth (Paul) Beday, brother-in-law Keith (Glenda) Jones and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Terry was predeceased by his father Masae, mother Miyoko and his in-laws Norman and Margaret Jones. Terry was born on October 3, 1944 in New Denver, BC. In 1947, the family moved to Japan and a year later moved back to Kamloops. Terry was well known in Kamloops for his athletic abilities particularly in hockey and baseball. Growing up, he played minor hockey in Kamloops and continued to play for various teams including the Kamloops Jr. Rockets, Cranbrook Royals, Quesnel Kangaroos, Salmon Arm Aces and concluded his hockey career with the Oriental Express Oldtimers hockey team. In 1976 he married the love of his life Beth and raised two sons. For the last 27 years, Terry faced serious medical issues with quiet grace and dignity. The family would like to thank Dr. Terry Simpson and Sue, Dr. Servaas Swart, Erin and Dominique and the staff at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice and all previous caregivers for their compassionate words and care. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 1:00 pm at the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kamloops Brain Injury Assoc., Canadian Cancer Society or the Kamloops Hospice in memory of Terry would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home (250) 554-2577 Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

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In Memory Of Paul Ronald Barrie Palmer November 15, 1939 - September 9, 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paul - husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend - passed away on September 9, 2017. Left to remember Paul are four children Karen (Charles) Miller, Keith (Aundrea) Palmer, Brian (Rosanne) Palmer, Janice (Aaron) Palmer and ten grandchildren Natasha, Hailie, Sadie, Zachariah, Dario, Isobelle, Isaac, Willem, Brodie and Luke, as well as brothers and sisters-in-law David and Elaine Palmer, Lorraine Palmer Aleong and Conrad Aleong, their families and many very special friends. Paul was pre-deceased by his beloved wife Carol. Paul was born in Winnipeg where he met his lovely wife Carol. They were married in 1962 and soon after started their family. Paul and his wife Carol were baptized as Jehovah’s Witnesses in the early 70s and served their God, Jehovah together for the rest of their lives. Paul was well respected in the community and helped many through difficult trials as a Certified, Pre-Planning Funeral Consultant. Paul enjoyed camping with his wife, children and good friends. He and Carol loved to dance. Paul also dabbled in hobbies such as photography and gardening. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1985 Curlew Road, Kamloops, BC, V2C 4H9. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

Mr. James Fisher Barker Mr. James Fisher Barker passed away peacefully at Overlander Residential Care in Kamloops, BC on September 5, 2017, at the age of 93 years. Sadly missed by his wife Veve Angeline Barker and sister Gwendolyn Dick, as well as many friends and relatives. He is predeceased by his brother Thomas Barker. Interment will take place at Ocean View Burial Park, Burnaby, BC, on Friday, September 22, 2017 at 2:45 pm. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Daniel Simard

Amund Gröner

May 12, 1921 – September 8, 2017 Amund passed away peacefully at home at the age of 96 with his wife of 62 years Pat by his side.

Daniel Simard of Kamloops passed away peacefully on September 15, 2017 at 64 years of age. He is survived by his nine siblings along with their families and by his dear friend Julie. The family would like to give a very special thank you to Dr. Howie and the staff at the Gemstone Care Center. There will be no service by request. Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324 Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

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Ricci Lee (Webb) James

August 25, 1981 – September 21, 2016

He will be lovingly remembered by Pat, his daughter Ellen (Quelch), grandchildren Devon, Jenna and Kate and relatives in Norway. He is predeceased by his son Eric and granddaughter Taylor. Amund was born in Oslo, Norway in 1921 and at the age of 21 immigrated to the United States. There he obtained his Masters in Forestry from the University of Washington. In 1952, he moved to Kamloops and met Pat. They married in 1954 and moved into their forever home in Valleyview. Amund spent the following 40 years working forestry and spending weekends at the Shuswap family cabin he built himself; a treasure still enjoyed by all.

We were blessed beyond measure to have you in our lives for 35 precious years. We miss your beautiful smile, creativity and that feisty spirit. Ricci Lee, you taught us the most valuable lesson in life, how to face life’s adversity and challenges with quiet strength, dignity, grace and a sense or humour.

Upon his retirement from forestry, Amund spent time enjoying his greatest passions: travel, the outdoors and time with his family. A true adventurer, Amund was active in the Kamloops Mountaineering Club, an experienced traveller and an avid skier. He will be remembered for his brilliant mind, sense of adventure, passion for languages and love of Chilean wine.

The prairies and your beloved Alberta Autumn leaves falling to the ground and the first snow fall Fishing and exploring the wilderness with Dad Hanging with your Bro Cooking, shopping and planning the next party with Mom Being a devoted wife to Shaun and the best Mommy to BJ Your favourite things in life.

A Memorial Tea for Amund will take place on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Schoening Funeral Home, 513 Seymour St., Kamloops. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

Revelation 21:4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, the old order of things has passed.

Love you tons, Dad, Mom, Dustin, Shaun and BJ XOXOX

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Ruby Violet Frank (nee Rose) August 23, 1935 – August 8, 2017 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Ruby Violet Frank (nee Rose) from cancer on August 8, 2017 at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice in Kamloops, BC. Ruby was just shy of her 82nd birthday.

LOVE ALWAYS REMEMBERS BY HELEN STEINER RICE

Ruby is survived by her husband of 64 years Jacob Frank, her children Daryl (Lori) and Gary (Cindy) and grandchildren Derek, Connor, Jacob and Madison. Ruby is remembered by her sisters Helen (Homer), Edith, Marjorie (Ron), Donna (Dennis), brother Lenard (Marnie) and numerous nieces and nephews.

May tender memories soften your grief,

She was predeceased by her parents Glenn and Violet and siblings Harold, Elmer, Harvey and Elaine.

May fond recollection bring you relief,

Ruby was born in Ogema, SK where she grew up, went to school and married Jake. After they were married, they worked the farm. In 1959, they moved to Chase, BC where they ran several businesses including a hardware store, appliance and building supplies and RV park. Ruby worked side by side with Jake in every business. In 1966, they started their family and continued to live and work in Chase. Ruby was also involved in volunteer work, she directed and canvassed for the Cancer Society in Chase/Shuswap area for 10 years. Even retirement couldn’t slow Ruby down, she spent several years selling Mary Kay and Regal. Ruby had a great love for her family and she enjoyed visiting and playing with her grandchildren and as they grew older teaching them to play cards. Ruby loved going to garage sales and was always eager to show the great deal she made. She loved singing and music. She was always happy when the family got together to play music, often at the many parties she and Jake hosted at their home. Ruby could always be seen with a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye when she was planning some mischievous venture. Ruby is now with her Lord and Saviour and will be greatly missed by her family. The family would like to say a special thanks to the staff and volunteers at the hospice who took loving care of Ruby. A Celebration of Ruby’s Life will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 11:00 am at the Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 2481 Sunset Dr., Kamloops, BC. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish to do so, we would appreciate donations made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice, 72 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops, BC. V2E 2S9.

May 29, 1955 – February 7, 2016

Gregory E. Murdoch August 11, 1955 – October 19, 2016

Please join us for a Celebration of Life for Greg and Dorf on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 1:00 pm at their Westsyde House.

Please let Alison know if you can attend 250-682-2052

Of the joy that knowing your loved one brought For time and space can never divide Or keep your loved one from your side When memory paints In colors true The happy hours that

Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577 Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

Dorothy J. Heinzelman

And may you find comfort and peace in the thought

250-554-2577

Belonged to you.

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CLASSIFIEDS Phone: 250-371-4949

Fax: 250-374-1033

Email: classifieds@kamloopsthisweek.com

DEADLINES

REGULAR RATES

RUN UNTIL SOLD

RUN UNTIL RENTED

GARAGE SALE

EMPLOYMENT

TUESDAY ISSUES • 10:00 am Monday THURSDAY ISSUES • 10:00 am Wednesday FRIDAY ISSUES • 10:00 am Thursday

Based on 3 lines

No Businesses, Based on 3 lines Merchandise, vehicles, trailers, RV’s, boats, ATV’s, furniture, etc.

No Businesses, Based on 3 lines Houses, condos, duplexes, suites, etc. (3 months max) $ 5300 Add an extra line to your ad for $10

1250 Friday - 3 lines or less $ 1750 Thur/Fri - 3 lines or less

Based on 3 lines 1 Issue. . . . . . . $1638

INDEX

LISTINGS

Announcements . . . . 001-099 Employment . . . . . . . . .100-165 Service Guide . . . . . . . 170-399 Pets/Farm . . . . . . . . . . .450-499 For Sale/Wanted. . . . .500-599 Real Estate . . . . . . . . . .600-699 Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700-799 Automotive . . . . . . . . . . 800-915 Legal Notices . . . . . . 920-1000

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Coming Events

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Personals Looking For Love? Try your luck with 1x1 boxed ad $35 plus tax for 2 weeks. Price includes box number. Call 250-371-4949 to place your ad and for more details. SWM 63 looking for lady age 40+ must like fishing, long drives and friendship must be non smoking/drinking call (250) 315-8573, 250-8516178.

Lost & Found Found in Valleyview black boss motorcycle helmet, with designs on. Please phone or text to identify at 250 852 3575. Found: Watch in the Sears women’s washroom on Sept. 11th. Call 250-579-0193.

Employment Business Opportunities Building Maintenance and Commercial Janitorial Business. Includes equipment, vehicle, training and existing contracts with 30 hours per week. Administrative support provided for Accounts Receivable & Sales. Gross income of approx. $3,100 per month plus. Asking $19,500. or best offer. Contact Darrell 250-319-1394. ~ Caution ~ While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in Kamloops This Week are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front.

Education/Trade Schools HUNTER & FIREARMS

Courses. A Great Gift. Next C.O.R.E. September 30th & October 1st, Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L. September 26th & 27th Evenings. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

Bill

Information

PERFECT Part-Time Opportunity

250-376-7970

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

PAL (Firearms) & CORE (Hunter Ed.)

call 250-374-0462

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

Personals

Help Wanted

MAKE A Connection. Real People, Flirty Chat Call FREE! 250-220-1300 or 1-800-2101010. www.livelinks.com 18+0

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

3 Days Per Week

1 Week . . . . . . . . . $3000 1 Month . . . . . . . . 96 ADD COLOUR . . $2500 to your classiﬁed add $

ALL ADS MUST BE PREPAID. No refunds on classiﬁed ads.

Anniversaries Word Classiﬁed Deadlines

1 Issue . . . . . . . . . $1300

Tax not included

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

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

Tax not included Some restrictions apply

Career Opportunities

Scheduled for one month at a time. Customer must call to reschedule. Tax not included. Some restrictions apply

Career Opportunities

EQUIPMENT OPERATORS/ LOG TRUCK DRIVERS Clusko Logging Enterprises Ltd. Is accepting resumes for experienced Equipment Ops for all logging phases as well as Class 1 Truck Drivers. For our areas of operation in Clearwater and MacKenzie, B.C.

For further info, please call 250-674-2405. Fax resume to 250-674-2406 or email to Chelsea@clusko.com

Plumber/Gasﬁtter Journeyman for Vernon Service Company. Wage $40./hr. Full time, Drivers abstract. 1-250-5494444 pres@aslanservices.ca

Temporary/ PT/Seasonal

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

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

1 Month . . . $12960

Tax not included

Career Opportunities

HELP WANTED Lamplighter Motel Kamloops is seeking a chamberperson / desk clerk Send resume to anilparekh23@gmail.com or call 250.372.3386

No experience necessary, will train the right candidate.

LAMPLIGHTER MOTEL 1901 East Trans-Canada Highway, Kamloops

TRUCK 8310346

Sales

Trades, Technical

1 Week . . . . . $3960

• 2 large Garage Sale Signs • Instructions • FREE 6” Sub compliments of

Phone: 250.372.3386 • Fax: 250.372.8740

250-374-0462

ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS: NEWSPAPER AND DIGITAL MARKETING Kamloops This Week is always looking to add superb sales people with a creative flair to our team. Our business requires highly organized individuals with the ability to multi-task in a fun, fast-paced, team environment. We offer our clients traditional marketing ideas and products, in addition to cutting-edge, state-of-the-art online strategies to help them compete in today’s digital environment. Good interpersonal skills are an asset and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are desired for those who wish to join the vibrant KTW team. Excellent communication skills, a valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle are what you need to become a part of a growing business entity. If you are a competitive and creative individual and enjoy challenging yourself, we want to hear from you. Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to sales manager Ray Jolicoeur at ray@kamloopsthisweek.com We thank all applicants, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

BONUS (pick up only):

DRIVER TRAINING

Funding available for those who qualify!

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE SECRETARY Our Kamloops office is currently searching for a highly talented, driven and enthusiastic individual to work on a full-time basis in a Corporate Governance Secretary capacity with our corporate leaders and directors. For detailed information and to apply, please visit our website www.urbansystems.ca

CERTIFIED ICBC AIR BRAKE COURSE September 23-24 • October 14-15

The Class 1 Truck Driver Training program includes: • Airbrakes • Class 1 Driver Training – 2 week to 5 week courses • Road Test at ICBC

For more information, contact: Ray Trenholm - Driver Training

Email: rtrenholm@tru.ca Call 250.828.5104 or visit tru.ca/trades

Machinist Required We are a medium-size Machine and CWB Fabrication shop looking for the right people to join our team. We are looking for a Machinist: • Must possess high quality standards, with 10 years’ experience. • Red Seal Journeyman Machinist. • Must work well in a fast-paced team environment, and be willing to work overtime and weekends upon request. Please drop off your resume in person at:

Acumen Machine 733 Tagish Street, Kamloops, B.C. No phone calls please.

8346128

www.arrow.ca Are you looking for a Career? Arrow has been in business for nearly 100 years and still growing! We are looking for a career minded individual to join our team as Operations Supervisor at our Trucking Division in Ashcroft, BC. In this role you will work directly with our team of approx. 30 who work to ensure copper concentrate and other bulk materials are delivered safely and efficiently to our valued customers. Great people work here. Please contact us: Contact: Lisa Savage Email: lsavage@arrow.ca Phone: 1-877-571-9777

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Employment

Help Wanted

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

ABERDEEN Rte 508 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 700-810 Hugh Allan Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 40 p. DALLAS/BARNHARTVALE Rte 748 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Crawford Crt, Crawford Pl, 387-495 Todd Rd. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 38 papers Rte 750 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5101-5299 Dallas Dr, Mary Pl, Nina Pl, Rachel Pl. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 30 papers Rte 754 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hillview Dr, Mountview Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 35 papers Rte 759 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Beverly Pl, 6724-7250 Furrer Rd, McIver Pl, Pat Rd, Stockton Rd. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 40 papers Rte 761 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6022-6686 Furrer Rd, Houston Pl, Parlow Rd, Pearse Pl, Urban Rd. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 60 papers DOWNTOWN/LOWER SAHALI Rte 324 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 606-795 Pine St. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 31 p. Rte 329 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 880-1101 6th Ave, 925-1045 7th Ave, 967-1020 8th Ave, 605-795 Pleasant St. -37 p. Rte 330 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1062-1125 7th Ave, 1066-1140 8th Ave, 601783 Douglas St. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 42 p.

Rte 339 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 916-1095 Fraser St, 1265-1401 9th Ave. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 30 p.

Rte 590 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1397 Copperhead Dr, Saskatoon Pl. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 36 p.

Rte 373 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Clark St. 24-60 W. Columbia St. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 20 p.

PINEVIEW VALLEY Rte 564 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pinegrass Crt & St, 2000-2099 Hugh Allan Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 39 p.

Rte 380 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 610-780 Arbutus St, Chaparral Pl, Powers Rd, Sequoia Pl. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 61 p. Rte 381 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 20-128 Centre Ave, Hemlock St, 605-800 Lombard St. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 41p. Rte 382 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 114-150 Fernie Pl, Fernie Rd, 860-895 Lombard St. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 29 p. Rte 406 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 108-492 McGill Rd â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 60 p. Rte 408 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Monashee Crt, Monashee Pl. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 37 p.

RAYLEIGH Rte 834 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Armour Pl, MattochMcKeague Rd, Sabiston Crt & Rd, 4205-4435 Spurraway Rd. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 64 p. SAHALI Rte 481 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Robson Lane, Whistler Crt, Dr & Pl. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 71 p. Rte 484 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Gladstone P & Dr, 611-698 Robson Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 52 p.

Rte 410 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 56-203 Arrowstone Dr, Silverthrone Cres. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 47 p.

RAYLEIGH Rte 834 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Armour Pl, MattochMcKeague Rd, Sabiston Crt & Rd, 4205-4435 Spurraway Rd. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 64 p.

Rte 411 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 206-384 Arrowstone Dr, Eagle Pl, Gibraltar Crt & Wynd. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 48 p.

WESTSYDE Rte 238 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Seneca Pl, 902999 Sicamore Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 33 p.

MT DUFFERIN Rte 589 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1200-1385 Copperhead Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 58 p.

Rte 239 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 807-996 Pine Springs Rd, 1006 Sicamore Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 50 p.

INTERESTED IN A ROUTE?

For more information call the Circulation department 250 - 374 - 0462

Businesses&SERVICES Financial Services

Home Improvements

Misc Services

Deliver Kamloops This Week

call 250-374-0462

Landscaping

Aerate â&#x20AC;˘ Power Rake Yard/Lot/Garden Clean Up Prune Mow â&#x20AC;˘ Weed Whack â&#x20AC;˘ Weed Hedge Trim â&#x20AC;˘ Plant Gravel/Rock/Mulch â&#x20AC;˘ Turf Garden Walls â&#x20AC;˘ Paving Stones Irrigation: Start up & Repairs

CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE:

250-376-2689 PETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S YARD SERVICE

Landscaping Tree Pruning or Removal

Yard clean-up, Hedge trimming, Dump Runs

250-371-4949

Mac Apples .60/lb. Bring your own containers. 250-5799238.

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

classifieds@kamloopsthisweek.com *some restrictions apply.

$500 & Under Do you have an item for sale under $750? Did you know that you can place your item in our classifieds for one week for FREE?

Call our Classified Department for details!

250-371-4949

*some restrictions apply

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

Furniture 8ft Antique Couch $900. Round dining room table w/4chairs & 2 bar stools. $700. Couch & matching chairs $149. 250-374-1541. 8-pc Morris-style office desk set (solid wood) $1200, 2 antique bowfront dressers $450&350, bowfront china cabinet $3350, rocking chair $345, French oak & glass bookcase $1980, many framed prints & mirrors of various prices. 250-372-3755.

Licensed & Certiď&#x192;&#x17E;ed

250-572-0753

and

Bookcase 4-shelves. $200. Pier 1 coat rack. $250. Set of lamps. $200. Light fixtures $40/each. Locking med cabinet. $30. Call 250-377-7540.

You pick the lot!

Oak and glass buffet hutch $80 (250) 374-7450

Call us today! EARN EXTRA $$$

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

RUN TILL

RENTED * RESTRICTIONS APPLY

250.573.2278 EagleHomes.ca

Apt/Condo for Rent THOMPSON VILLA APARTMENTS

Medical Supplies

â&#x20AC;˘ 2-bedroom apartment $1,030/mo. â&#x20AC;˘ Adult/Seniors oriented â&#x20AC;˘ Corner Unit, 1.5 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ Quiet Living Space â&#x20AC;˘ Coin Laundry, Storage â&#x20AC;˘ Clean, Spacious Suites â&#x20AC;˘ No Smoking â&#x20AC;˘ No Pets

Firearms

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

Browning lever action 300 Mag, Bushnell 4200 Elite scope. Ammo. $1250. 3710115.

Misc. for Sale

Free Items

4 Winter Blizak tires 225/65 R17 on Silver Rims off Toyota Rav asking $250 (250) 3722071

Free: Couch for pick-up & load yourself. 778-470-0559 between 10am-6pm.

5pc luggage (used 2x). $125. New 12 cup Coffee $30. 250579-5460.

Livestock

Home & Land

7805 Dallas Drive

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

Livestock

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

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

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

SHORT NOTICE

LIQUIDATION AUCTION "FINISHING CARPENTERS DREAM" CONTAINER: 46'X91/2X81/2 FACTORY C CAN. FULL FIR MOLDINGS, CEDAR 8" LBR, ROOF FLASHING, BIRCH PLANKS, SPRUCE SLABS, 24"X14' WHITE PINE, MOLDINGS, APPROX 700 DRY BIRCH, ROUND 9'X6" 4% MOISTURE, CLEAN AND READY METAL CARPENTER JIG, DEWALT SAW. MATE CARGO TRAILER: TANDEM 7,000LBS CUSTOM ROOF RACK. SNOWMOBILE MOTORCYCLE. SHOP CLEANOUT: SNOW SHOES, CARPENTER TMLS, SKILLSAWS, CHOPSAW BLADES, ALL SHELVING, SAW HORSES, PLYWOOD, TIRES, CROSS COUNTRY SKIS & MORE.

Handypersons

CLASSIFIEDS

PETS For Sale?

Kubota AV2500 Generator. $585. 250-374-1988 MISC4Sale: Oak Table Chairs-$400, 1-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg. Queen box spring and mattress c/w metal headboard and bed frame. $350. 250-3123711. Truck Canopy 75â&#x20AC;?long, 60â&#x20AC;?wide. Off a 2008 Ford Ranger. White, no leaks. $100. 250-372-8783.

Real Estate

For Sale By Owner BY OWNER

VIEW SATURDAY SEPT. 23RD â&#x20AC;˘ 10-4PM CASH - BANK DRAFT ONLY. NO REMOVAL UNTIL FULLY PAID. YOUR ATTENDANCE APPRECIATED!

SALE CONDUCTED BY

HARVEY'S AUCTION SERVICE PH/FAX: 250-376-7826 â&#x20AC;˘ CELL 250-319-2101 CHARTER MEMBER OF BC AUCTIONEERS 1983-2013

520 Battle Street Contact Deb:

250-319-2542

#216 Alder Apartments. Logan Lake. 1bdrm $600/mo neg Avail now 250-320-4870 or 250-572-7185.

Northland Apartments 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 Sahali 2bdrm apt. Avail now Quiet, well maintained bldg. $1100 +util. 250-554-2664.

Bed & Breakfast BC Best Buy Classifieds

$55.00 Special! Call or email for more info:

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Place your classified ad in over 71 Papers across BC. Call 250-371-4949 for more information

Houses For Sale

BIG EDDY - 770 LUNDELL RD - CHABOT & LEVESQUE (WATCH FOR SIGNS)

for a route near you!

250-377-3457

Misc. for Sale A-Steel Shipping Storage Containers. Used 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;45â&#x20AC;&#x2122;53â&#x20AC;&#x2122; insulated containers. All sizes in stock. Prices starting under $2,000. Modifications possible doors, windows, walls etc., as office or living workshop etc.,Custom Modifications Office / Homeâ&#x20AC;? Call for price. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866528-7108 or 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

SUN. SEPT. 24TH â&#x20AC;˘ 10AM

Only 3 issues a week!

Mobile Homes & Parks

Fruit & Vegetables

REVELSTOKE, B.C.

WE will pay you to exercise!

Real Estate

#1 Prune plums, field tomatoes pears, apples. Grapes $1.00/lb. Phone all summer 250-376-3480.

8345076

Stucco/Siding

Merchandise for Sale

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

Auctions

Fitness/Exercise

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

Pets

Merchandise for Sale

250-260-0110

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

RICKSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SMALL HAUL

Pets & Livestock

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Commercial/ Industrial

CHECK US OUT

ONLINE

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

Homes for Rent

www.kamloopsthisweek.com Under the Real Estate Tab

All Furnished 4Bd,nrTRU/RIH Cozy View Deck nsp $2500. 250-314-0909pg604-802-5649

Misc. Wanted

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

NOW BUYING!!! 1*/& t 4136$& t '*3 Please call

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Rentals

Transportation

Recreation

Suites, Lower

Antiques / Classics

Cars - Domestic

Motorcycles

**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.

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.

Rentals

Rooms for Rent Furn room close to Downtown all amenities, for working person w/own transportation avail now $550 mo 250-377-3158

Shared Accommodation

Ground level daylight 1 bdrm, n/p/s, sep ent, now available, $750/mo + util 250-372-5765 Valleyview 1bdrm, n/p, n/s util inl for quiet single person Ref. $900/mo. 778-220-6113. Westsyde newer 1bdrm ground level suite, sep ent. Suitable for single working person ns, np, wd. $950 util incl (250) 320-9567

RUN TILL

RENTED CLASSIFIEDS 250-374-7467

Storage

* RESTRICTIONS APPLY

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

Townhouses

VEHICLE STORAGE *Winter Special* Pre-pay for 6 Months and get 1 month FREE Sept. to April Book your spot by Sept. 28th

WHITE POST AUTO MUSEUM

T.C.H. Tappen, BC 250-835-2224

Suites, Lower Avail. 4 working person or cple 2bdrm sep. ent. nice yard w/patio, ref required. No pets. $875/mo. Call 376-0633.

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

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

Auto Accessories/Parts

Cars - Domestic

Quiet 4bd Home Nr TRU/RIH $650. nspWorker/student 250314-0909pgr. 604-802-5649

TOWNHOUSES Best Value In Town

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

06 Smart Car diesel ex cond. A/C/elec windows, extra tires 60-70 miles per gal $4,500. 250-579-8043 07 Pontiac G5 2 dr 5 spd 109,000km new snow tires includes 4 chrome rims with 18” low profile tires $3500 250573-3608 1998 Ford Escort Sport. 84,000kms. 1-owner. Exec cond. $2,019. 250-374-0327. 2002 Impala. Auto, 180,000kms. Runs $1800. 778-471-1449.

4dr. well.

classiﬁeds@kamloopsthisweek.com

NO PETS

DOWNTOWN Sat. Sept. 23 9am-2pm. 432 St. Paul St. Inside at the back in the bsmt. Furniture, Indoor/Outdoor plants, pictures in frames, bedding, kitchen accessories, wine bottles, records, CD’s & much more 25% off all beauty products.

GARAGE SALE Warehouse Clearout!

IT’S GARAGE SALE TIME Call and ask us about our GARAGE SALE SPECIAL

ONLY $12.50 FOR 3 LINES (Plus Tax) ($1 per additional line)

250-371-4949

classifieds@kamloopsthisweek.com Garage Sale deadline is Thursday 10am for Friday Call Wednesday before 10am for our 2 day special for $17.50 for Thursday and Friday Garage Sale Packages must be picked up Prior to the Garage Sale.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 23 • 9-1 Coffee & Donuts

WESTSYDE Down-sizing Sat Sept 23rd 10-3pm #32-2600 Westsyde Rd Household goods & misc

250.828.2656 countersonly.ca

Trucks & Vans

Run until sold

New Price $56.00+tax

Do you have a vehicle, boat, rv, or trailer to sell? With our Run til sold specials you pay one ﬂat rate and we will run your ad until your vehicle sells.* • $56.00 (boxed ad with photo) • $35.00 (regular 3 line ad)

Call: 250-371-4949

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

Recreational/Rent

WESTSYDE Sat, Sept. 23rd. 8am-3pm. 842 Ida Lane. Various hshld items, tools, pontoon boat +more.

1996 Chevrolet C/K 2500 HD 3/4 ton Truck. Good condition. $9,900. 250-374-1988 2000 Dodge Dakota. Full load. V-6. 195kms. 1-owner, canopy. Good Cond. $4,500. 3763480 2001 Ford F350 7.3L Turbo Diesel Supercab SB. 128,000kms. $18,500. 3740501

2007 VW Convertible. Auto, good condition. 200,000kms. $8,500. 250-319-1226.

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

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

1994 21ft Wilderness Travel Trailer sleeps 5. $6900/obo (250) 571-4008

Scrap Car Removal

Absolute gorgeous 03 Cadillac Deville one owner low kms $5,500.00/obo 250-554-0580

(250)371-4949

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

*some restrictions apply call for details

Recreational/Sale

RUN UNTIL SOLD ONLY $35.00(plus Tax)

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

THIS IS A GREAT LITTLE CAR. 2009 Silver Ford Focus SES 2 dr. Coupe. Front wheel drive, Sunroof, auto, remote start. ONLY 58,000kms. Heated leather front seats. 4 studded winter tires on rims. $8,900/obo. 250-572-0254.

1987 Chev Motorhome 99,300kms. Motor work done 2015 with 6 newer tires. Sleeps six, everything works hot water, stove, 3 way fridge. $6,750/obo Call 250-851-3115.

1997 Ford Explorer. 4WD, Air, Cruise, power everything. $1,800. 250-851-6274. 2006 Equinox. 168,000kms. Auto, 6cyl. Good cond. $5,500/obo. 250-554-2788.

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

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

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

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

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Utility Trailers

SPORT UTILITY TRAILER 11 gauge inside and in kennel. 16” wheels c/w spare under surge brakes. 3x3x3/16 tube frame, boat rack c/w roller. Built to fit ATV. $5,500. 250-318-9134

Boats 14ft aluminum boat w/trailer and new 9.9HP Merc O/B w/asst equip $4000 (250) 5236251

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

Trucks & Vans

2010 Audi Q5 3.2 Premium Plus 203,000km loaded inc near new mounted snows, exc cond $17,700obo 250-3742201

2008 Sportsmaster Extreme 23pt, Jack & Jill bunks, w/outside door, queen, slps 7. 130w solar panel. Excellent condition. $13,000. 250-318-8782.

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

Legal Notices

2002 Dodge Caravan. Low kms. Good shape. $700/obo. 778-362-9669/250-374-0422

Sun Valley C O N TA I N E R S A L E S

VALLEYVIEW Moving/Downsizing Sale. Sat & Sun, Sept. 23/24th. 8am1pm. 2516 Valleyview Dr. Wide variety of items, tools, furniture, pictures etc.

734 Laval Crescent

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

2006 Ford Taurus SE. 1-owner. Excellent condition. 139,000kms. $4800.376-3278.

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

ABERDEEN House Stark Mega Garage Sale. Saturday, Sept 23rd. 9:30am-2:30pm. 2271 Garymede Dr. No Early Birds. Winter is coming lots of stuff.

Get in on the Action!

2002 Honda Goldwing. ABS brakes, cruise, Reverse, no damage. 173,000kms. Reduced to $8,900/obo. 778-538-3240.

PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED

318-4321

Recreational/Sale

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

GarageSale DIRECTORY ABERDEEN Downsizing Sat. Sept, 23rd 8-5pm. 2252 Ainslie Place. Furniture and hse hold items.

2005 Chevy SSR P/up 8,000 miles. Corvette chassis convertible 4 speed auto Excellent condition. $36,000 Call 250-573-3346.

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

lilacgardens1@gmail.com

Transportation

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

4-P265/70R17 Goodyear All Seasons. $400/obo. 250-8193848.

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

Transportation

NOTICE OF SALE WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT

By the virtue of the warehouse’s Act, contents of the storage unit (CICU9858020), belonging to Leonard Joseph Seigo, of 638 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2V3. The goods will be sold on or after September 21, 2017. Sun Valley Containers Ltd, 1021 Ricardo Road, Kamloops, B.C. V2H 1G8 | 250-374-5555

14ft. Runabout boat. 40hp Johnson motor on trailer. $1500/obo. 778-469-5434. 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. Boat loader with 2500# winch, controller, battery & boat racks, $1250/obo. 250-5735454.

Legal

Legal Notices NOTICE TO URI LANDRY NOW KNOWN AS OR ALSO KNOWN AS JOHN POLSON: Please contact the offices of Executor c/o Jane Rukaria, Barrister & Solicitor, #2053256 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 2W4 by or before October 20, 2017 with regard to the estate of your late father, ROBERT ERNEST DONALD LANDRY, previously of New Sun Ah Hotel, Vancouver, British Columbia who died on May 14, 2011 at the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The phone number to call is 604-708-5977 and the email is jane@rukaria.com. You will be required to attend in person and provide sufficient proof of identity and relationship to the executor and to the deceased.

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SEPTEMBER 21-30

HURRY! ONE OF A KIND DISCONTINUED, SCRATCH , DENTS & MORE!

FLOOR MODEL ITEMS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT MARKED DOWN AT COST OR BELOW COST TO CLEAR! BEDROOMS

EMERALD CHARCOAL FABRIC SOLD IN SETS SOFA WAS $1199.95 .............................$699.95

MAZIN DRESSER & MIRROR WAS $1,499.95 ........................................... $498.95 ACME CHERRY DRESSER & MIRROR WAS $899.95 ............................................... $349.95

SEALY QUEEN EUROTOP MATTRESS SET 50% OFF ........................................................$699.95

MAZIN GREY SINGLE HB, FB, RAILS WAS $549.95 ................................................$249.95

SEALY KING MATTRESS SET 50% OFF ........................................................$999.95

COFFEE, END TABLES, BOOKCASES,TV STANDS

MAZIN DRESSER ONLY WAS $1,099.95 .............................................$499.95

FUTONS

FOSHAN COFFEE TABLE WAS $399.95 ...............................................$199.95

ARGENT SINGLE OVER FUTON BUNKBED WAS $799.95 ................................................$349.95 NEW CLASSIC TWIN OVER TWIN BUNKBED WAS $999.95 ............................................... $599.95 NEW CLASSIC STORAGE FOR BUNKBED WAS $299.95 ................................................$149.95 NEW CLASSIC DOUBLE HB, FB, RAILS WAS $599.95 ................................................$349.95 NEW CLASSIC DARK WALNUT NITESTAND WAS $299.95 ................................................$149.95 MORNING BABY SOLID PINE ARMOIRE WAS $499.95 ................................................$299.95 MORNING BABY SOLID PINE MATE BED W/LADDER WAS $499.95 ................................................$249.95 STORAGE PIECES FOR MORNING BABY WAS $149.95 EACH......................................... $69.95 MORNING BABY NITE STANDS WAS $149.95 ..................................................$69.95 MORNING BABY SINGLE HB,FB,RAILS,SLATS WAS $399.95 AS IS WHERE IS ...........................$99.95

MATTRESSES/BOXSPRINGS PRIMO MADE IN ITALY QUILTED FOAM MATTRESS QUEEN SIZE WAS $499.95 .............................$269.95 DOUBLE .........................................................$249.95 QUEEN POCKET COIL MATTRESS 60% OFF .......................................................$299.95 SIMMONS BEAUTYSLEEP DOUBLE MATTRESS ONLY 60% OFF .......................................................$269.95 BEAUTYREST KING LUXURY FIRM MATTRESS SET WAS $2399.95 ...........................................$1398.95 BEAUTYREST QUEEN MATTRESS SET WAS $1999.95 ............................................ $999.95 PALM BEACH EURO PILLOWTOP KING MATTRESS SET

999.95

WAS $1999.95 ..............................................

SEALY QUEEN MATTRESS SET WAS $1299.95 ............................................ $599.95

PRIMO FUTON & FRAME W/POCKET SPRING MATT WAS $499.95 ................................................$349.95

DINING

ENGLAIN 7 PC GLASS DINING SET WAS $1099.95 ............................................ $599.95 TOMISHO 7 PC DINING SET (AS IS) WAS $1,599.95 ........................................... $598.95 VIENNA DK WALNUT 7PC DINING SET (AS IS) WAS $1299.95 ..............................................$699.95 ENVY 5PC DINING SET WAS $599.95 ...............................................$299.95

LOVESEAT WAS $1169.95 ..............................$669.95

FOSHAN END TABLE .. WAS $199.95 ..................................................$99.95 EZTIA 3PC COFFEE AND END TABLE SET WAS $199.95 ...................................................$98.95 FOSHAN TV STAND BLACK WAS $499.95 ................................................$269.95 PALLISER TV STAND DR BROWN WAS $699.95 ................................................$199.95 ASSORTED END TABLES ......................................$49.95 STARTING AT UP TO 70% OFF

DEMO AREA RUGS (AS IS) UP TO 80% OFF .........$29.95

JOFRAN SOLID WOOD 5 PC PUB DINING SET (AS IS) WAS $1,299.95 .............................................$699.95

OCCASIONAL CHAIRS

BROWN/BEIGE 2PC PATIO SECTIONAL W/OTTOMAN

BENCHMASTE LEATHER CHAIR & OTTOMAN WHITE $ 599.95 WAS $1199.95 NATUZZI 100% LEATHER TUB CHAIR WAS $999.95........................................................ $599.95

SOFA ,LOVESEATS,CHAIR SETS

AWANA LEATHER SOFA SOLD IN SETS WAS $1299.95 ..............................................$699.95 LOVESEAT WAS $1269.96 ..............................$669.95 COASTER GREY SOLD IN SETS SOFA WAS $999.95 ...................................... $599.95 LOVESEAT WAS $969.95

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PATIO SETS

579.95

EMERALD GREY 2PC SECTIONAL WAS $2295.95 ...........................................$1299.95 COASTER 2PC SECTIONAL GREY/BLUE (1 ONLY) WAS $1999.95 ..............................................$899.95 MANWAH LEATHER SOFA. WAS $1899.95 ...........................................$1199.95 LEATHER LOVESEAT WAS $1869.95 ..............$1169.95 LEATHER RECLINING CHAIR WAS $1199.95 .....$699.95 PREMIER LEATHER SOLD IN SETS. SOFA WAS $1899.95 ......... ....................................

999.95

BEAUTYREST SKYLINE QUEEN MATTRESS SET WAS $1999.95 ..............................................$899.95

LEATHER LOVESEAT WAS $1869.95 .................. 969.95

BEAUTYREST QUEEN PILLOWTOP MATTRESS SET WAS $1499.95 ............................................ $648.95

RECLINER. WAS $4499.95 ...........................$2999.95

TIMBERLAND 6PC LEATHER SECTIONAL W/2 POWER

WAS $3499.95 ...........................................$1798.95

APPLIANCES AMANA 16 CUFT FRIDGE WAS $780.00 ...................................................... $649 AMANA 30” EASY CLEAN STOVE WAS $580.00 ....................................................... $449 AMANA BUILT-IN DISHWASHER WAS $430.00 ....................................................... $349 WHIRLPOOL 22 CUFT STAINLESS STEEL FRIDGE (AS IS) WAS $1400.00 ..................................................... $799 WHIRLPOOL SELF CLEAN CERAN TOP STOVE WAS $1099.00 ..................................................... $749 WHIRLPOOL STAINLESS STEEL DISHWASHER WAS $834.00 ....................................................... $499 SAMSUNG HEAVY DUTY FRONT LOAD WASHER WAS $999.00 ....................................................... $699 SAMSUNG HEAVY DUTY DRYER WAS $999.00 ....................................................... $699 SAMSUNG CONVECTION STAINLESS STEEL STOVE WAS $1299.00 ..................................................... $899 MAYTAG 25 CUFT FRENCH DOOR STAINLESS STEEL FRIDGE

WAS $2250.00 .................................................. $1699 MAYTAG HEAVY DUTY WASHER WAS $850.00 ....................................................... $599

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