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OCTOBER 19, 2017 | Volume 30 No. 125

Sun Rivers Partnership in financial turmoil

No more balls will be teed up on McArthur Island as the golf course has been closed permanently. The city has reached an agreement with Bill Bilton to return the property to the city’s control, ending a span of 25 years of Bilton leasing the land to operate the course.

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The developer running the McArthur Island Golf Course has given up his lease on the cityowned property. Manager of parks and civic facilities Jeff Putnam said the city has reached an agreement with Bill Bilton to return the property to the city’s control, ending

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editor@kamloopsthisweek.com 25 years of leasing. “I have fully enjoyed my 25 years of developing and operating the McArthur Island Golf Course; however, with

the recent floods and the growing success of tournaments on the island, I made the tough decision not to renew my lease. I fully support the city’s

vision to bring new recreational opportunities to the island,” Bilton said in a city press release. The nine-hole course was the subject of extensive flooding this past spring, described by Bilton as the worst he has ever seen on the property. “It knocked the hell out of the course,” he told KTW in September. See CITY TO STAGE, A11

The company behind Sun Rivers resort community is in default, its operating line of credit maxed out and its bank accounts frozen, according to testimony from its CEO in court. Rick Siemens, CEO of Sun Rivers Limited Partnership, gave evidence in small claims court on Tuesday in a payment hearing stemming from a default judgment made against one of the company’s subsidiaries last month. On Sept. 15, a judge ruled in favour of a Kamloops couple that sued Sun Rivers Construction for $11,200 — the cost of faulty stone cladding installed on their home in the community. The payment hearing was scheduled to determine how the judgment would be enforced. In court on Tuesday, Siemens said Sun Rivers Construction is insolvent and the par-

ent company’s operating line of credit is maxed out. “We still have some land to sell,” he said. “We have some tool inventory of about $57,000. We have some accounts receivable that we need to collect, but at the present time, we are in default with Interior Savings [Credit Union], so they have frozen our bank accounts.” Siemens said Sun Rivers Construction also owes more than $1 million to trades workers who have not been paid, $650,000 of which is the subject of ongoing court actions. According to Siemens, Sun Rivers Limited Partnership is going through an inter-

nal shakeup. “We are working through a restructuring of the whole operation,” he said. “Under that restructuring, there will be some funds injected into the company by one of the partners. Some of that money, plus the land, will be used to try to negotiate a deal with the trade accounts.” But, Siemens said, the parent company has no cash for the time being. “It won’t without a further injection from one of the partners,” he said. “Right now, being in default with our bank, our hands are tied. We can’t sell off anything.” See RESORT, A10

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Tuesday’s fierce windstorm has the city and residents cleaning up this week. Trees, including this one on McArthur Island, were toppled, power lines were downed and flights at Kamloops Airport were delayed. Wind gusts of 104 km/h were recorded at the airport. The city is asking people to stay out of parks for the next few days as crews assess damage and remove debris that could injure passersby. More photos from the storm can be found online at kamloops thisweek. com.

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Kamloops Mounties are looking for a man who allegedly tried to lure an 11-year-old girl from in front of David Thompson elementary in Westsyde on Monday. Cpl. Jodi Shelkie said the girl was waiting in front of the school at 967 Bebek Rd., right behind Westsyde secondary, between 2:30 p.m. and 2:50 p.m. when a man approached her and said he was there to pick her up. “The student challenged him by asking what her mom’s name was,” Shelkie said. “The male wasn’t able to provide a name and said he worked with her dad and had been asked to pick her up. “The male was not able to provide her dad’s name either when asked by the student.” Shelkie said the man walked away without

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touching the student or making any attempts to touch or grab her. He walked to an older, dark burgundy Chevrolet truck with two doors and extra seats in the back. The vehicle had a matching-coloured canopy with some scratches and rust on it. No licence plate number was obtained. Shelkie said the girl then went into the school and called her mother to report what had happened. The man is white, in his 20s and had a lip and eyebrow piercing. He was clean-shaven with dirty blond, shaggy length hair. He was wearing tighter blue jeans that rode low on his waist, a dark shirt and a red, flat-brimmed hat. He also had a chain on his pants, presumably connected to his wallet.

Anyone who may recognize the man or who might have witnessed the incident, or could have video surveillance, is asked to contact the Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000. Shelkie said police are encouraging parents and caregivers to speak to children about safety precautions, including: • Being aware of their surroundings and noting suspicious people or vehicles and reporting them promptly to teachers or parents; • Not approaching a vehicle if you don’t know the person inside; • Not talking to strangers; • Walking with a friend, if possible; • Having a code word or phrase to be used if parents must send an unknown person to pick up their child.

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An 18-year-old Kamloops woman reported missing by her family has been found and is safe. Kamloops RCMP Const. Donna Fogarty issued a statement at 5 p.m. on Monday, noting Taylor Wilson has been located. Wilson was reported missing

after having last been seen by her family on Thursday, Oct. 12. At the time of her reported disappearance, her family said it was unusual for her to go missing. As her disappearance stretched into the fourth day, a court file in Kamloops named

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A Kamloops city councillor believes city staff may be too optimistic about public interest in local politics. Coun. Denis Walsh noted about 25,000 ballots went unused in the city’s Sept. 30 byelection, in which 21 per cent of eligible voters, or 14,731 people, showed up to polls. Walsh said the city also ordered many more ballots than it needed for 2014’s general election — enough to cover a voter

turnout of about 58 per cent, by his estimate. Voter turnout that year was 33 per cent, up from 29 per cent in 2011. “We’ve never had 58 per cent return on ballots,” said Walsh, who suggested the city lower its expectations for future elections. Corporate officer Maria Mazzotta put the cost of byelection ballots at about $10,000 for 40,000. She said the city can look at ordering a smaller number for the general election in 2018, but added it’s important to make sure the city is well-supplied.

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Kamloops has a trio of new faces on the board of the Thompson Nicola Regional District. After two rounds of secret-ballot voting at Tuesday’s regular council meeting, Mayor Ken Christian and councillors Dieter Dudy and Denis Walsh were elected by their peers. The three beat out councillors Ray Dhaliwal and Donovan Cavers for the positions. Three city positions

on the TNRD board have remained empty KEN CHRISTIAN since the June 30 resignations of Christian, fellow councillor Marg Spina and former mayor Peter Milobar. Christian, Dudy and Walsh will join councillors Arjun Singh, Tina Lange and Pat Wallace, who now sit on the TNRD board as Kamloops representatives. This could be the

last time councillors elect regional district board DIETER members. DUDY Following voting, Christian proposed council adopt a new selection system following the 2018 general election in October, which he said would provide more consistency for the district and create fewer divisions at city hall: Kamloops’ mayor and the five councillors who receive the most votes

would automatically become directors, with DENIS remainWALSH ing members serving as alternates on a rotating basis. “Then the voters would have some say in this particular process because it’s their representative who is at the city of Kamloops and the TNRD,” Christian said. Council will debate the change at an upcoming meeting.

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Domtar Corp. environmental manager Kristin Dangelmaier watches as Grade 2 Bert Edwards Science and Technology School student Anna Ens makes a drawing of waterflies, replicating some of the aquatic activities Domtar performs. The activity was part of the school’s Oct. 12 World Rivers Day celebration on the banks of the Thompson River. More photos are online at kamloopsthisweek.com, under the Community tab.

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Health authorities in the province are working with surgeons to make wait lists shorter and more efficient. Dr. Andy Hamilton, executive medical director for surgery for Interior Health, said the goal is to increase access to needed surgeries, understand who is waiting for them, why and for how long and provide better feedback to patients. “We provide a horrible system,” Hamilton said of the way surgeries are now booked, leaving it to surgeons to do their own scheduling. He said that can lead to scrambling at the doctor’s office to fill a sudden vacancy on the list or moving someone up just to get them to stop calling, asking when

their operation will take place. Hamilton said the system, which will run in collaboration with participating surgeons, would involve coding surgeries in five levels, from the chronic that must be done soonest, like cancer, to the less urgent surgeries that can wait. “It’s done in order based on clinical need,” he said. If it works well, Hamilton said, it could see someone on a wait list with one surgeon contacted to fill a vacancy of another, if they are agreeable. Some patients might not want to change surgeons, Hamilton said, but the hope is to have the flexibility to minimize the waiting times. In Kelowna, for example, orthopedic surgeons are sharing their lists to ensure people get in for their operations in a more timely and efficient way, Hamilton said.

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Mounties to hunters: lock up guns Kamloops Mounties are urging hunters to lock up their firearms after a rash of vehicle break-ins over the weekend resulted in multiple weapons being stolen. RCMP Cpl. Jodi Shelkie said Mounties received a dozen reports of thefts from vehicles on Saturday and Sunday — three of them resulting in missing firearms. “The police realize it is hunting season and, often, hunters get home late from a day in the woods, but it is extremely important that they always take their firearms into their residences and secure them properly,” she said. “Rifles and shotguns that have been stolen can be used in the commission of an

offence or could result in someone being injured.” Along with the firearms, Shelkie said thousands of dollars of other hunting gear was also stolen.

Six months in prison for robbery

A Kamloops man has been ordered to spend six months in prison for a robbery he committed more than six years ago. Shane Londry pleaded guilty in Kamloops provincial court on Tuesday to one count of robbery stemming from an incident at the Brock Centre Liquor Store on Aug. 15, 2011. Court heard Londry, now 28, walked into the store and grabbed a bottle of Captain Morgan rum.

As Londry approached the till, he pulled a large kitchen knife from his sleeve and passed a note to the clerk. “He said, ‘Please let me go, this is my information, I need help — call the police,’” Crown prosecutor Don Mann said. Written on the piece of paper was another man’s name, but Londry’s phone number. The clerk and two other witnesses identified Londry in a photo lineup, but he left Kamloops before being arrested.

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Shelkie said Mounties received a report of a bait car activation at about 4 a.m. on Saturday. Officers were able to track the vehicle down and arrest its driver, she said. “The suspect has been released with a future court date and is facing charges of theft over $5,000 and possession of stolen property,” Shelkie said. The suspect, whose name has not been made public, was previously known to police.

Where is Luke Neville?

Police southwest of Kamloops have not ruled out foul play in the disappearance of a Spences Bridge man who has not been seen in more than a week.

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research, and also some sleuthing, I’m not a private investigator. However, given a couple of requests I recently received, I felt like Sherlock. I had someone ask me to set them up with someone — someone specific. They actually named the person and asked me to look into their availability. In fact, this turned out to be an easy task. No prospecting or research at all. It turns out the object of the desire recently met someone, but they were flattered and appreciative. Of course, I never reveal my sources. Even if this person had been single, it certainly wouldn’t guarantee the two would be a match for each other.

The only criteria I have when working for people is that they are single and happy. If you would like to learn more about how personalized matchmaking differs from the free online dating sites, there are many articles about the subject. For now, take a look at my new website designed by Sean Graham of Kamloops This Week Digital: holmesiswheretheheartis.ca. My new email contact is holmes@wheretheheartis.ca . Contact me in confidence with any inquiries on finding your perfect match. This week, I will draw for a $50 gift certificate to Nandi’s Flavours of India. I am confident, given the amount of amazing women who have sent me their information, that it would be a simple feat to connect a single man to one of these wonderful ladies. However, finding a single man these days may require a magnifying glass, crystal ball and GPS device. If all else fails, a good private investigator may be next on my list.

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Luke Neville was reported missing on Oct. 10. He was last seen the day before in Spences Bridge, driving a white Ford E250 van. The van was found burned out on a forest service road about 20 kilometres from Spences Bridge. The small town is 130 kilometres southwest of Kamloops on Highway 1 Neville, 48, is a white man standing six-foot-three, weighing 200 pounds with short grey hair, brown eyes and facial stubble. He was last seen wearing dark clothing and sunglasses. Anyone with information about Neville’s disappearance is asked to call Spences Bridge RCMP at 250-455-2225 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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s the colder weather arrives and we reach for jackets as we leave for work and school in the morning, the City of Kamloops has made some decisions that show a little thought can go a long way for those who often have nothing to reach for when summer fades away. This week, city council revealed the site of the storage facility for homeless to store their belongings while they attend to various services downtown to help them in their time of need. The storage facility will be the building directly across West Victoria Street from city hall, a rather forgettable building hard by the CP railway track overpass near Riverside Park that now houses staff from the city’s graffiti task force. Task force members will move to a facility on McArthur Island. The decision to use the building, a service station in an earlier life, is an example of an inexpensive decision that will become priceless for those who sparked the idea. Turning the small structure into a storage facility for the homeless makes good use of a municipal asset and gives the less fortunate a crucial safety net to protect what is for some their worldly possessions. It gives people a hand up and serves to offer a bit of dignity for those in a tough place. The idea of a storage place was announced last week alongside another decision for which council deserves kudos, that of using the empty gym in the still-empty former Stuart Wood elementary as a winter shelter. There will be space for 50 people for 12 hours a day (8 p.m. to 8 a.m.) every day of the week from Nov. 1 to March 31. Stuart Wood has been empty for more than a year. Imagine how much warmth it could have created for the less fortunate in months past. These are examples of a city council addressing local issues in a creative and empathetic way. Kudos.

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fter years of watching city hall build sports fields and tournament facilities, it was wonderful to hear it is finally taking strong, firm steps to deal with shelters and affordable housing. It wasn’t surprising it was Arjun Singh standing up to announce the dozens of shelter beds that will go into the former Stuart Wood elementary this winter, with plans to create rapid rehousing in the city using modular units. While Jen Casorso, the city’s social and community development supervisor, has been pressing the issue as part of her role at city hall, it picked up momentum following a June presentation, a time when Singh — well-known for his support of social initiatives that benefit the marginalized and poor — was deputy mayor. It’s about time. Every year, we’ve watched social agencies in the city struggle to provide shelter for transients and homeless. We know there are the working poor out there, shelter-poor because their incomes just aren’t enough to pay for many rental properties in the city and home ownership is a nonstarter for them. The immediate action that will make Kamloops better is the city’s decision to use the gymnasium at the former downtown school to provide daily winter shelter and a couple of meals a day — and not

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LEVEL have that service triggered only when the temperature drops down to the point we wouldn’t even let our pets outside for long. Maybe that will take the pressure off organizations like Out of the Cold, run downtown by volunteers who every winter struggle to find enough people to provide overnight supervision. The longer vision in Kamloops is to draw inspiration from Vancouver and create modular rapid-rehousing units to provide affordable housing. The city, Singh said, is looking at sites on both sides of the Thompson River. And it’s also about time this happened. But, Casorso acknowledged, this plan will likely be enough to spark that undercurrent of NIMBYism in the city that keeps popping up its ugly head. One of my dear friends recently asked what it is about Kamloops that fuels the “not in my backyard” attitude about so many things.

It was rampant when I moved here in 1999, with ugly debates about the location of a housing unit for people coming out of prison and being rehabilitated back into society. It has popped up again and again, from businesses who weren’t too happy to have overdose-prevention sites in their part of the city to plans for affordable housing on McMurdo Drive and Pacific Way leading neighbours to protest. The NIMBYism even affected something as innocuous as an agency that works with challenged children. It bought a house on St. Paul Street to provide after-school care for the kids, but neighbours bitched and moaned about it, finally forcing the agency to move. Casorso said politicians are the spark that helps drive projects like these forward, helping to create momentum that leads to completion. And, if you take a look at city council right now, it’s definitely different from the one we elected three years ago. Sure, there are a couple of new faces who bring that deep understanding of all community to the table, but there’s been some kind of attitude shift, as well, one that fuelled these housing plans. It’s good to see council paying attention to people again, rather than debating how many dogs a homeowner can have.

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LETTER WRITER NEEDS LESSON IN ADDICTION Editor: In Rwanda, the Tutsi genocide victims of Re: Kurt Manning’s letter of Oct. 17 slaughter by machete-wielding Hutus were (‘Harm reduction: called cockroaches. a fairy tale’): In Canada, When one group of people When one Indigenous people wants to disparage or get rid group of people were called dirty wants to disparsavages and herded of another group of people, age or get rid of onto reserves and they begin to refer to them another group of residential schools. people, they begin Gays, lesbians in unhuman ways. to refer to them in and transgendered unhuman ways. people all over the For example, during the Holocaust, the world are labelled sick and sinners and Nazis referred to Jews as an inferior species, are attacked and pushed to the margins of worthy only of a gas chamber. society.

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Women in many countries are considered inferior and subjected to horrific abuse. In Kamloops, Manning deems to call people with substance-use disorder rats. Manning should know addiction is a brain disease, among other things. I would be interested to know his opinion on diabetes, obesity, hypertension and people with brown eyes and dark skin. Let me be the first to buy Manning a one-way bus ticket out of town. Dr. Mark Hyslop Kamloops

A COMPASSIONATE RESPONSE IS IMPORTANT Editor: Re: Kurt Manning’s letter of Oct. 17 (‘Harm reduction: a fairy tale’): The blatant equating of people to vermin has only ever led to terrible consequences. It is how the case for wars and genocide are laid out. Even people with substance-abuse problems, poor judgment and barriers to employment are human. Each one is a son, daughter, sister, brother, husband, wife, father, mother or friend. Responding to problems only with punitive measures will not solve the problem in the long run. If Kamloops were to adopt Manning’s advice, this would force the problem to other communities. Of course, our city would temporarily experience fewer of these problems — that is until other communities decide to respond to their needy in the same fashion. Some of the needy will die, with which I sense Manning would not have a problem, but many more will survive with a renewed

sense of desperation and willingness to criminality in order to survive. What Manning lacks is the ability to imagine himself or a close family member in trouble. Maybe he’s lucky and neither he, nor anyone in his family, has suffered mental-illness or substance-abuse issues. Were he able to imagine it, would he prefer a compassionate society that recognizes he or his family need help or one whose first reaction is to exterminate those in need? Will the compassionate response solve the problem forever? No, probably not. As long as mental illness and substance abuse is a feature of humanity, some will fall into it. But a compassionate response does reduce subsidiary harms that come from mental illness, including criminality, as those afflicted don’t feel the need to victimize others to survive.

AN UGLY, HATEFUL LETTER TO EDITOR Editor: Re: Kurt Manning’s letter of Oct. 17 (‘Harm reduction: a fairy tale’): His letter was a nightmare to read. It was one of the ugliest and most hateful letters I think I’ve ever read and likely written by someone with a brain the size of a pea. Jennifer Mortimore Kamloops

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contacted by KTW on Tuesday refused to speak on the record about what Sun Rivers Limited Partnership’s financial situation might mean for home prices, but city realtor Vince Cavaliere doesn’t think the issues will change anything. “I don’t think for the most part anybody should be worried unless their money was paid directly to the [Sun Rivers Construction] company,” he said. “I wouldn’t be afraid of it. Not at all.” Kamloops and District Real Estate Association president Cyndi Crossley echoed Cavaliere. “From what I’m told, this will have no bearing on real estate in the community,” she said. A deal between Sun Rivers Limited Partnership and a private group led by resident Bill Amy for the sale of Sun Rivers Golf Course and Hoodoos restaurant is expected to close before the end of the year. Last year, Amy had had a previous deal to purchase the golf course fall through. Amy’s plans include a new clubhouse, a spa and revamped dining options.

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City CAO David Trawin said there were 23 years left in Bilton’s lease, which restricted him to providing golf and mini-golf on the site. But, Trawin noted, the flooding would have required costly repairs and the two sides negotiated a return of the parkland to public use. In exchange for breaking the lease early, the City of Kamloops will waive Bilton’s $11,500 rental payment for the year and cover the $19,128 in property taxes for the site. Putnam said the city hopes to stage a series of open houses over the winter to get public opinion on what to do with the six-hectare (14-acre) property. “It’s an absolutely gorgeous property,” Putnam said. “Lots of mature trees, lots of options for passive and active use.” The golf course will remain closed to the public until a new plan for use is developed. Putnam said the city’s graffiti task force will move into the existing clubhouse building and other members of the city’s parks or sustainability staff may also join them to create a storefront space where they can interact with the public. The clubhouse is a smaller structure, built

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TORONTO — Gord Downie, the poetic lead singer of the Tragically Hip whose determined fight with brain cancer inspired a nation, died Tuesday night. He was 53. Downie died “with his beloved children and family close by,’’ the band said in a statement on its website Wednesday morning. In the wake of his diagnosis with glioblastoma — an incurable form of cancer — the musician became a symbol of perseverance in the face of his mortality. “Gord knew this day was coming — his response was to spend this precious time as he always had — making music, making memories and expressing deep gratitude to his family and friends for a life well lived, often sealing it with a kiss on the lips,’’ the statement said.

Downie spent the last chapter of his life raising funds for brain cancer research and advocating for the rights of Canada’s Indigenous Peoples. “Gord said he had lived many lives,’’ read the statement, which was attributed to the Downie family. “As a musician, he lived ‘the life’ for over 30 years, lucky to do most of it with his high school buddies. At home, he worked just as tirelessly at being a good father, son, brother, husband and friend. No one worked harder on every part of their life than Gord. No one.’’ Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who attended the Hip’s final concert in Kingston in August 2016, issued a statement: “The Tragically Hip’s music invited us to explore places we had never been — from Mistaken Point to Churchill — and helped us understand each other, while capturing

the complexity and vastness of the place we call home,” Trudeau said. “Gord’s command of language was profound. He painted landscapes with his words, elevating Canadian geography, historical figures, and myths. When he spoke, he gave us goosebumps and made us proud to be Canadian. Our identity and culture are richer because of his music, which was always raw and honest — like Gord himself.” Downie, one of Canada’s most revered singer-songwriters, penned a steady stream of 1990s rock radio staples, including New Orleans Is Sinking, Blow at High Dough, Wheat Kings, Courage (For Hugh MacLennan), Ahead By a Century and Bobcaygeon. While the Hip was frequently described as quintessentially Canadian, Downie dismissed the suggestion that he set out to celebrate his

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homeland in song. “I haven’t written too many political lyrics,’’ he said in an interview with The Canadian Press in 2014. “Nor have I written any pro-Canada lyrics, any kind of jingoistic, nationalistic cant . . . That stuff doesn’t interest me and I don’t even know if I could write that if I tried because I don’t really feel it. Social causes are quite obvious. Music brings people together. So my function in anything I do is to help bring people closer in.’’ In the aftermath of the shocking May 2016 announcement that Downie had been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, the band said it would mount a tour — which many assumed would be the Hip’s last. Downie used the spotlight to focus more attention on the issues facing Indigenous communities in Canada. Interest was off the charts and tickets sold out nearly immediately. Despite conflicting with its coverage of the Olympic Summer Games in Rio, the CBC broadcast the last show of the tour live — in the Hip’s hometown of Kingston — and thousands of fans also attended public viewing parties across the country to experience the band’s swan song. An impassioned Downie led the group through a nearly threehour set and acknowledged the country’s enthusiastic support. “Thank you, people, for keeping me pushing and keeping me pushing,’’ he said from the stage, which prompted a “Gordie!’’ chant from the audience. He used the national platform to call for more attention to the inequities faced by Indigenous Peoples, particularly in the North. “We’re in good hands, folks, real good hands,’’ Downie said in reference to Trudeau, who was in attendance. “He cares about the people way up North, that we were trained our entire lives to ignore, trained our entire lives to hear not a word of what’s going on up there. And what’s going on up there ain’t good. It’s maybe worse than it’s

Gord Downie performs at Sandman Centre in Kamloops in January 2013. KTW FILE PHOTO

ever been, so it’s not on the improve. [But] we’re going to get it fixed and we got the guy to do it, to start, to help.’’ About two months later, Downie released the multimedia solo project, Secret Path, which recounted the life of 12-year-old Chanie Wenjack, who died in 1966 after running away from a residential school in northern Ontario. Secret Path won three Juno Awards in April: best adult alternative album, songwriter of the year for Downie and best recording package of the year for its presentation with a graphic novel. While Downie didn’t attend the Juno festivities, he appeared in a pre-recorded acceptance speech during the telecast. “First Nations have many, many stories like this one,’’ he said in reference to Wenjack’s experience being separated from his family and put in a residential school. “My dream would be that this record with Jeff Lemire’s drawings might help people. Might give teachers something to help teach our young ones.’’ In June, Downie was inducted as a member of the Order of Canada for his work in raising awareness of Indigenous issues.

He was also set to be honoured by the Order of Canada along with his bandmates for “their contribution to Canadian music and for their support of various social and environmental causes.’’ The Tragically Hip’s last release, Man Machine Poem, won the Juno for rock album of the year and the band also took home the group of the year prize, which was its third time winning the award among 11 nominations. The Hip’s modest beginnings can be traced back to 1984 in Kingston, where Downie co-founded the band with four high-school friends, including guitarist Rob Baker, bassist Gord Sinclair and drummer Johnny Fay. Guitarist Paul Langlois joined in 1986 when saxophonist David Manning left the band. The early years were a slog as the Hip graduated from local university campus shows to dive bars like the Toucan, where they played on a stage tucked in the back corner of the venue’s basement. A small but loyal fan base began to form just as their self-titled debut EP hit record stores in 1987. While not one of the Hip’s most-loved releases — and one the band didn’t touch during

their career-spanning final tour — it offered a sliver of insight into Downie’s songwriting and performance potential. Downie’s reputation for adding monologues to songs during live performances was started with a memorable performance of Highway Girl, which fans nicknamed the “double suicide rant’’ version. Part of the mid-song rant would later make up the lyrics of the song Locked in the Trunk of a Car. But it was the live “killer whale tank’’ version of the fan favourite New Orleans Is Sinking, off the band’s 1989 follow-up Up to Here, that cemented Downie’s legacy as a unique live performer always capable of surprising an audience. The legend of the band’s thrilling concerts grew as rock radio stations devoured the Hip’s output of one hit album after another. Road Apples in 1991 produced favourites like Little Bones, Long Time Running and Three Pistols. The next year, Fully Completely introduced another slew of soon-to-be classics, including At the Hundredth Meridian, Fifty Mission Cap and Wheat Kings. Downie’s final public performance was in February as a surprise guest during a Blue Rodeo concert at Toronto’s Massey Hall. Singer Jim Cuddy introduced Downie before he joined the band in a rendition of their 1992 hit Lost Together, alongside members of the Sadies. As the song finished, Downie kissed and hugged his fellow musicians, waved to the audience and left the stage. Late last month, Downie surprised fans by announcing he would be releasing a new solo album of 23 original songs produced with long-time collaborator Kevin Drew. Introduce Yerself is slated for release Oct. 27, with each song written about a specific person.

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awn Christie has been keeping a close eye on the ledges next to her office windows. They’re filled with green tomatoes, the result of a bumper — albeit late — crop of tomatoes donated to the folks at the Mt. Paul Food Centre to use in its many programs. As soon as she sees some ripening, they’re carted off to the expanded kitchen of the building, once home only to

Mt. Paul United Church. And those red fruits could end up in any number of dishes or chopped and frozen for future use. That’s the mission of the food centre — to focus on and promote food security. Christie, community resources manager of the facility, oversees it all, activity that includes 27 user groups. Not all of them are food-focused, Christie said, but the majority are. Interior Community Services (ICS) bought the Laburnum Road building on the North Shore last year and provides space for the church to hold its services.

ICS did some renovations to make its goal of food sustainability easier — the kitchen has grown and now has two large commercial refrigerators and a commercial freezer. The garden in the yard has expanded and the partners who also bring food continue to fuel the work. On the day KTW visited, the kitchen was hopping. The Food Fit program was in full gear, a 12-week ICS program to brings people together to learn about food, nutrition and physical activity. As those participants chopped and grated vegetables, the rest of the cooking

Dawn Christie, community resources manager at the Mount Paul Food Centre on Laburnum Road, keeps an eye on the dozens of green tomatoes ripening in her office. The centre is in the building formerly home to Mt. Paul United Church — which continues to use space there — but now sees 26 user groups, many of them food-based, also using the centre. An open house is planned for November to mark the first year of operation for the facility by Interior Community Services.

space was filled with other volunteers prepping food for the Wild Salmon Caravan wrap-up dinner last week. Christie said Kamloops is strong in food security — the city’s food-policy council has been in place for more than 20 years — but programs were either not well-known or operating on their own. ICS has worked to bring them together and to cast more light on the work they do to help people move from processed meals or food that comes in a box to growing, harvesting and eating fresh produce.

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YMCA events promote world without violence The YWCA Week Without Violence continues through this Sunday with various events in Kamloops. Each year during the third week of October, people in over 90 countries around the world mark YWCA’s Week Without Violence, a week-long series of community events promoting diverse approaches to creating a violence-free world. More than 9,500 people in schools, workplaces and neighbourhood organizations throughCommunity out Canada recognize this annual violence prevention initiative aimed at making violence a thing of the past. The remaining events in Kamloops: • Thursday: Sixth annual Hearts for Homes Gala, Elizabeth Fry Society, Thompson Rivers University Grand Hall, kamloopsefry.com/news/ efry-annual-gala; • Friday: Emotional Creatures (The Secret Life of Girls Around the World), Kamloops Women’s Resource Group Society, Thompson Rivers University Clock Tower Theatre, kwrgs.ca; • Saturday: Emotional Creatures (The Secret Life of Girls Around the World), Kamloops Women’s Resource Group Society, Thompson Rivers University Clock Tower Theatre, kwrgs.ca; • Sunday: Metta Meditation (love and kindness), noon, Kamloops YMCA-YWCA (facilitation by Ashly Narula), John Tod Centre Y.

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The Kamloops Adult Learners Society (KALS) offers several courses, many of which are singlesession, two-hour courses covering such diverse subjects as Canadian history, “fake” news as opposed to reality, low-impact chair yoga and more. For information on other courses offered this fall, call the KALS office at 236-526-4414 or visit the society at 262 Lorne St. downtown.

Fly like an Eagle to open house The Fraternal Order of Eagles Kamloops Aerie #3453 and Ladies Auxiliary are hosting People Helping Pantries. They are collecting items for the Kamloops Y Women’s Shelter and hosting an open house on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eagles Hall, 755 Tranquille Rd. on the North Shore. All are welcome to visit and drop off donations.

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To help with that promotion, Mt. Paul is opening its doors to the public on Nov. 17 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. so anyone who is interested can learn about the programs offered and the opportunities to learn more about nutrition and health. There are more than 100 volunteers helping make the facility run and, Christie said, there are no barriers to helping with that. “We help you work to the best of your own abilities. If your ability is to chop, that’s what you do.” One of the volunteers is Barb Lundstrum, a retired nurse who spends her days promoting food security and health in many ways, including hours spent at the food centre. “Nothing is going to waste,” she said of how the food that comes through the doors,

ABOVE: Volunteers prep onions, squash and other vegetables for a dinner at the end of the recent Wild Salmon Caravan that came to Kamloops. DALE BASS/KTW

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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 kamloopsthisweek.com and search “Dig It.”

ABOVE: Archeologists record an archeological site in the alpine of the northern Rockies. RIGHT: This artifact, a projectile point, was found in Wells Gray Park.

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his past summer, while camping in Wells Gray Provincial Park, I came across a broken stone projectile point in the alpine tundra. There it was, lying on the surface, tucked slightly into the mosses. I described this find to a colleague, who told me they had found another broken projectile point nearby. Busy spot, I thought, but what were people doing way up in the alpine? As with much of B.C., archeological sites tend to be where archeologists look for them. Most archeological assessments are development-driven and it’s less common that large-scale archeological survey and assessment targets high alpine environments. High-elevation archeology has been the subject of at least three masters studies in B.C., all of which go into greater detail than presented in this column.

A Simon Fraser University study was conducted from 1986 to 1988 in alpine settings near Pavilion, on the east side of the Fraser River, within the traditional territories of the Ts’kw’aylaxw and Xaxli’p bands (Alexander, 1989). During this study, five archeological sites were identified in the alpine. These sites included a scatter of stone artifacts, a burial cairn and three sites with loosely stacked rock features that were identified by local First Nations informants as hunting blinds. Informants described how deer would be driven up gullies, where hunters waited behind hunting blinds. Ethnographic research conducted as part of the Pavilion-area study was consistent with the number and types of archeological sites identified in alpine settings. The seasonal round of activities described by First Nations informants, and identified in the archeological record, indicates people accessed both animal and plant resources in the alpine periodically through the summer months. People would

set up larger base camps in sub-alpine settings and travel into the alpine for shorter, specific hunting or gathering trips. This pattern is reflected in the archeological record by a greater number and diversity of archeological sites in montane parkland and montane forested settings, including sites with cultural depressions (roasting pits) and dense artifact scatters. There are many other archeological sites recorded in Wells Gray Provincial Park, most during an inventory and assessment conducted in the late 1980s. Four of these sites were found in alpine settings near my find spot. Three of these sites are scatters of stone artifacts and one is a possible petroglyph. The artifact scatters are small and likely represent locations where hunters camped, waited for game or killed and butchered animals. The setting where I found the broken projectile point is covered by small alpine lakes and, probably more importantly, dozens of marmot burrows. I can’t be sure people were specifically targeting

marmots, but they are abundant in that setting. Evidence of plant-gathering activities is difficult to find. Most often, these activities did not include the manufacture or maintenance of stone tools at gathering sites, thus, no physical remains are left for archeologists to find. I had the privilege of conducting a combined archeological inventory and traditional use study in alpine settings in northern B.C. several years ago. Like the Pavilion study described above, it was fascinating to see how stories shared by elders provided context and interpretation to the archeology we identified. Past instalments of this column have taught us about the variety of archeological sites across the Southern Interior of B.C. Based on the number of sites on mountaintops, it looks as though archeology occurs up and down our part of the province, too. Matt Berg is an archeologist. Interested in more? Go online to republicofarchaeology.ca.

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o king will take the throne this year at the Kamloops Crown of Curling and the 15-team female draw will feature only one international team. There will be no men’s draw, as organizers were unable to attract the 12 teams required to make the Crown a Canadian Team Ranking System (CTRS) points event. Hub International is not on board as a title sponsor this year, which affected the total prize purse and didn’t help the allure of the River City tournament. Kamloops Curling Centre (KCC) general manager Rob Nordin was expecting a down year, being that CTRS points are of less value in an Olympic season. “This year is really a nothing year,” Nordin said. “You can still get to the Scotties or the Brier, but for getting points it doesn’t really matter because it’s already been decided who is going to try to get to the Olympics at the Roar of the Rings.” The field of 28 teams is set for the 2017 Home Hardware Road to the Roar Pre-Trials, from Nov. 6 to Nov. 12 at Credit Union Place in Summerside, P.E.I. Karla Thompson and her Kamloops rink and the Briane Meilleur rink of Winnipeg were tied for the 12th and final spot on the women’s side, but the tiebreaker scenario was nixed when organizers expanded the field to 14 teams on both sides. Thompson is in. Two men’s and two women’s teams will advance from pretrials to round out the field for the Tim Hortons Roar of the

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Karla Thompson’s rink is one of three from the Tournament Capital that will compete this weekend at the Kamloops Crown of Curling, a World Curling Tour event. There is no men’s draw this year. The tournament gets underway on Friday and wraps up on Sunday at the Kamloops Curling Centre.

Rings, which will run from Dec. 2 to Dec. 10 at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa. The men’s and women’s goldmedal winning teams at the Roar will represent Canada at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. For Thompson and fellow Kamloops rinks Brown and Olsen, the Crown is an important tournament because ranking points and money are on the line.

And there is nothing like curling in your own backyard. “It’s still a really good spiel and you get to play on home ice,” skip Corryn Brown said. “We’ll always enter, unless there is a bigger spiel or if Kamloops’ ceases to exist. It’s a fun spiel and it’s good to be in your hometown.” Two teams will qualify on points this season for the 2018 Scotties B.C. Women’s Championship, which will run from Jan. 2 to Jan. 7 in Victoria.

Three spots each will be decided at playdowns in Hope and Kelowna in December. The 2018 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, the national women’s championship, will be held from Jan. 27 to Feb. 4 in Penticton. In 2015, the Kamloops cashspiel had 16 men’s and 16 women’s teams. It went with 14 men’s and 20 ladies’ teams in 2016. The declining number of men’s teams registering for the Crown is not a problem

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The Westsyde Blue Wave downed the South Kamloops Titans 32-14 under the lights at Westsyde secondary on Friday. “Our kicking game was lights out during the game and our defence shut them out in the second half, in addition to scoring a touchdown and a safety,” Westsyde coach Cory Bymoen said. Westsyde moved to 1-1 in B.C. Secondary Schools Football Association play, while South Kam dropped to 0-2. Blue Wave quarterback Devon Konst was 15-for-34 for 261 yards and one touchdown, the pass caught by Connor McCoy, who had 114 yards on five receptions. Konst also racked up 107 yards on 13 carries, one of which resulted in a touchdown. “The difference in the game was discipline and execution,” Titans’ coach JP Lancaster said. “We shot ourselves in the foot

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with penalties and Westsyde made a few more big plays.” South Kam’s Grade 10 running back Mike MacDonald scampered 50 yards for a touchdown and had an interception on defence. Eric Kim also had a rushing touchdown for the Titans and Hayden Fidanza opened the game with a 55-yard kickoff return. Branden Lys booted three field goals for Westsyde and added a sack for a safety on defence. AJ McInnis caught six passes for 90 yards and had a pick-six on defence. “It’s a tough pill to swallow for our Grade 12s, but our 11s

and 10s learned a lot and will be out for blood next season,” Lancaster said. The Titans are scheduled to play next against the hometown Vernon Panthers on Friday. Vernon blanked Westsyde 59-0 on Oct. 6. Westsyde’s next regularseason action is scheduled for Oct. 27, when they are slated to play the Valleyview Vikings at Hillside Stadium. Valleyview is yet to play a regular-season game, as it did not have enough players to field a team against Vernon on Friday.

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Spike Pink a success Sa-Hali secondary played host to the fifth annual Spike Pink girls’ volleyball tournament on the weekend. The tournament raised about $3,400 for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. South Kamloops topped Sa-Hali to win the junior division and Sa-Hali bumped Westsyde for its fifth straight senior women’s title. Junior all-stars included Joslyn Salwacn (NorKam), Nikki Ruddell (Westsyde), Alysha Muzio (Sa-Hali), Fiona Briscoe (South Kam) and MVP Grace Hetherington (South Kam). Senior all-stars included Lauren

Mark (NorKam), Keyanna Ruddell (Westsyde), Emily Matthew (Sa-Hali), Olivia Morgan-Cherchas (South Kam) and MVP Kamyrn Cousins (Sa-Hali).

Niki Remesz, president of the 2018 B.C. Winter Games, holds court at the Sandman Signature Hotel on Lorne Street on Tuesday. The event raised awareness for the Games, which begin on Feb. 22 in Kamloops and Sun Peaks.

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Henry Pejril loves Kamloops and said hosting events such as the 2018 B.C. Winter Games contributes to the fabric of the city. “It’s given us an identity,” said Pejril, a B.C. Games Society board member who has been involved in bringing many sporting events to the

Tournament Capital. “It’s given us an identity. We’re good at it and we can compete with cities a lot larger than us and win. I just want to keep that going.” The only way to keep that going is by attracting volunteers, 2,000 of whom are needed for the Games, which get underway on Feb. 22 in Kamloops and Sun Peaks. Games board vice-president Maureen McCurdy said most

volunteers are needed to occupy roles in security, accommodations and food service. “It’s what you have time to commit for,” she said. “Once you register, you’ll be contacted and they’ll schedule what fits into your schedule.” Sign up online at bcgames. net/kam2018w or by heading to the Kamloops Sports Council office (262 Lorne St.), which has morphed into the B.C. Winter Games office.

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“We’re kind of getting two tiers,” Nordin said. “The Grand Slam events, a lot of teams can go if they have money and sponsorship. They really chase those events and chase the money. The good get better, then there’s kind of everybody else. We’re almost getting a professional-amateur type thing.” Nordin called the tournament a revenue-neutral event for the KCC, not expected to lose or gain a significant amount of money. “The KCC is not owned by the city,” Nordin said. “It’s owned by the members. We don’t get any government money from any level for operational revenue. We’ve got to sell food, we’ve got to sell drinks, we’ve got to sell ice, we try to get weddings and we sell

merchandise at the pro shop. “We’re fortunate here because we do a good job of that, but there are a lot of curling clubs who no longer have pro shops because they don’t have money to buy inventory. They use that money to keep the lights on.” The Crown may have lost a title sponsor, but will still draw money by selling inarena advertising, cash that will go toward the prize purse and covering costs. “For us, it’s a prestige thing, too,” Nordin said. “It’s nice to get more international teams. It’s all a part of the Tournament Capital program, by having more and more people here.” The Mei rink of China will be the lone international entry this year. Nine international

teams played on the ladies’ side in 2016, four in the men’s draw. “When we talk to them [the international teams], they say because of the Olympics they can’t make it,” Nordin said. “Normally, there is an influx of international teams in Canada from September to late October. They like to come here, but they don’t need the points because it’s already decided.” The Crown begins on Friday and wraps up with the final at 4 p.m. on Sunday. Find the complete draw online at kamloopsthisweek.com.

Kamloops rinks

Corryn Brown will skip the Brown rink, which includes third Erin Pincott, second Dezaray Hawes and lead Samantha Fisher. Skip Lori Olsen’s

rink includes third Kelsey Martin, second Lisa Robitalle and lead Theresa Tourand. Karla Thompson skips the Thompson rink, which features third Kristen Recksiedler, second Shannon Joanisse and lead Trysta Vandale.

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Joining the Kamloops teams are Shiela Cowan (Cloverdale), Holly Donaldson (Victoria/ Vancouver), Diane Gushulak (New Westminster), Kayte Gyles (New Westminser/ Cloverdale), Patti Knezevic (Lake Country), Jie Mei (China), Dailene Pewarchuk (Victoria), Kelly Shimizu (Richmond), Kim Slattery (Vernon), Kesa Van Osch (Nanaimo) and Sarah Wark (Chilliwack).

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Bantam blazers reach semifinals in Penticton The bantam tier 3 Kamloops Blazers bowed out in the semifinal round at a tournament in Penticton on the weekend. Nelson knocked off Kamloops 12-4 in the semifinal tilt. Matthiew Coxon (7G, 7A), Ty Horner (6G, 4A), Jack Poznikoff (4G, 2A), Parker Collins (4G, 1A), Jagger DeLaGorjendiere (3G, 5A), Mitchell Coxon (3G, 2A), Owen Cupello (2G, 2A), Matthew Newman (2G, 1A), Kieran Maloney (2G, 1A), Jacob Hufty (1G, 5A), Ryan Mitchell (1G, 2A), Mitchell Hornett (2A), Caleb Brackett (1G, 1A) and Jake Paulsen 1A. Ty Moffett and Gavin McLean were split time between the pipes and had one shutout each.

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less than two minutes to play in the third period to lift Team 7 to a 6-5 victory over Team 9 in bantam exhibition play at Brock Arena on the weekend. Pawlachuk finished with three goals and an assist. Also adding points for Team 7 in support of goaltender Ryerson Palmer were Keegan Leblanc (2G), Anthony GuerreraIbbetson (1G) and Jase Hanghofer (1A). Team 9 earned a 7-2 victory over Merritt on Saturday.

Recording points on the weekend for Team 9 were Maxwell Hinkson (2G, 2A), Tyler Rahn (2G, 1A), Kaiden Linquist (2G), Lochlan Scholefield (2G), Max Card, (1G, 2A), Jordan English (1G, 1A), Dillon Paul (1G), Levi Toye (1G), Michael Baudin (1A) and Jake Bean (1A). Zachary Kramer backstopped Team 9.

Bantam tier 1 Blazers blank South Zone

The bantam tier 1 Thompson Zone Junior Blazers earned a 1-0 victory over South Zone to open regular-season play on Sunday. Tallying points for Thompson were Owen Barrow (1G, 2A), Branden Toye (1G, 1A), Cater Streek (1G), Ethan Sanders (1G), Chase Cooke (1G), Evan Clark (1G), Jason Carroll (1A) and Brendan Hunchak (1A).

Former player agent charged EX-NHLERS DANY HEATLEY, CHRIS PHILLIPS ALLEGED VICTIMS THE CANADIAN PRESS

Winnipeg police have charged an ex-NHL agent with fraud alleging he bilked former Ottawa Senators Chris Phillips and Dany Heatley out of $12 million. Stacey McAlpine, 54, is charged with two counts of fraud over $5,000, two counts of theft over $5,000 and laundering proceeds of crime. Const. Tammy Skrabek said McAlpine was an agent and business adviser for both former players, noting the alleged fraud occurred between January 2004 and June 2011. “During this time, the victims provided the accused with funds for the purposes of making investments on their behalf,’’ Skrabek said.

“The accused used these funds for personal business, disguising its true source.’’ Winnipeg police were called to investigate in 2013. Both Heatley and Phillips have also sued McAlpine and McAlpine’s parents, alleging money was being invested in unapproved real estate investments, including an Ottawa condominium. CTV Ottawa reported that McAlpine was the best man at Phillips’s wedding. Earlier this year, CTV Calgary reported Heatley was awarded more than $6 million by an Alberta court. Winnipeg police Det.-Sgt. Kathy Antymis said the civil proceedings and the criminal cases are two separate processes. “The civil matter did not

either add to or discourage the investigation,’’ Antymis said. Heatley, who now lives in Los Angeles, issued a statement through his Ottawa lawyer Peter Mantas. “After years of pursuing this case, I am pleased that the Winnipeg police have also become involved and made this arrest,’’ he said. Heatley broke into the NHL with the Atlanta Thrashers in 2001 as a winger. He spent four seasons with the Senators before stints with San Jose, Minnesota and Anaheim. He played 869 games, scoring 372 goals and 791 points. Phillips, a defenceman, spent his entire NHL career with the Senators playing 1,179 games and amassing 288 points.

Canadian teen signs with EPL club TORONTO — Canadian teenager Jordan Araujo has signed with Brighton & Hove Albion of soccer’s English Premier League. The 18-year-old midfielder went to Portugal in July to take part in Brighton’s under-18 training camp. He was then invited to join the club in England and signed a deal after playing in several exhibition matches. Araujo rose through the ranks at ANB Futbol, the same Toronto-area academy that produced teenage forward Adonijah Reid. Taken in the second round (40th overall) of the 2017 MLS

SuperDraft by FC Dallas, Reid is currently with the Ottawa Fury of the United Soccer League. “Jordan has been with ANB Futbol for most of his football life and everyone in the organization has seen him grow as a player and a person through patience, hard work, and the full backing of his family and ANB Futbol,’’ Academy director Bassam Naim said in a statement. “I could not be more proud to have been involved in his development and I look forward to seeing him face the next steps in his football career.’’

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Ernest I. Milgram

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On Friday, October 13, 2017 Rhea Rita Delisle (nee Cyr), 92 years of age, passed away peacefully in Kamloops, BC.

Erny (aka Buck the name given to him by his grandson) was born in Victoria, BC.

Rhea was born in Jackfish Lake, Saskatchewan on June 14, 1925 to Frank and Angelina Cyr. She was the 5th of seven children born and raised on the home farm in the Jackfish area. Rhea married Wilfred in June of 1943. They lived in Jackfish, then Edmonton before settling in Hinton, Alberta for many years. In 1978, they moved to Meota to retire. After Wilfred passed away, Rhea moved to Kamloops where she lived at The Shores Retirement Home. Rhea loved every day of the ten years she spent at The Shores and remained there until she passed away. Rhea was a very active person and was always ready to see new things and be part of many activities. She was an avid gardener and was still working in her garden this past summer. Rhea is survived by her children Edward (Christine), Ella, Denis (Chris), Evangeline (Shannon), sister Sally and brother Louis. Mourning her loss are her grandchildren Glenn (Raeanne), Lynette (Faron), Charlene, Clint (Trish), Rhea, Heather (Jeff), Forrest, Sarah, Becky (Daniel), Ruth, Mary-Anne (Christopher), Nicolette (Greg), Christopher (Elaine), her great-grandchildren ReaAnn, Marcus, Noah, Benjamin, Alicia (John), Layne, Brooke, Sierra (Phil), Kendra, Madison, Maiya, Evan, Kaiden, Brayleigh, Lucas, Olivia, Kaitlyn and Angus, one great-great-granddaughter Olivia. Rhea was predeceased by parents Frank and Angelina Cyr, husband Wilfred, son-inlaw Vern; sister Helen, brothers Francis, George and Ray and great-grandson Caleb. A Memorial Service will be held for Rhea at 2:00 pm on Friday, October 20, 2017 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 635 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC.

He moved to Vancouver where he went to school and UBC where he became an engineer. He worked for Chevron Canada and after retiring from there was a consultant at Morrow Engineering in North Vancouver. Erny enjoyed life and had many interests. He spent many vacations at Harbour House on Salt Spring Island and Yellowpoint Lodge on Vancouver Island. He loved to carve and some of his carvings are still displayed at Yellowpoint. He and his wife also enjoyed trips to Vegas and many cruises. Their favourite trip was to Kenya. He was a key member at Jericho Tennis Club in Vancouver and was an avid tennis player. He held just about every position on the Board of Directors as well as President. Jericho is where he met his future wife Carol and after a very long courtship they were married in 1996 and moved to Kamloops with his mother-in-law Wylma Swanson and all their pets to join Carols’ daughter Sandy. Later on, he gained a son-in-law (Don Roach) and in 2003 a wonderful grandson (Jesse Roach) arrived. Many hours were spent volunteering for the Paddlewheelers Lions Club where he made many friends. He also belonged to the Rotary Tennis Club and was a big help in getting the indoor tennis bubble for them. He will be missed by his family and many friends in Kamloops.

May 13, 1971 – October 10, 2017

Our Melody slipped away with her family at her side due to complications of diabetes. She was born in the Northwest Territories, she was always full of life. She spent her entire working career in the hospitality industry, starting at the Old Spaghetti Factory in Gastown, but her happiest years were those when she worked in Vancouver and Whistler, BC. She loved to travel and crossed Canada, explored the western United States, travelled to Australia, Thailand and Mexico. The best was the trip to Lambeau Field with her sister Bev. She had many stories to tell, some of which scared us to death and some that I am sure we never heard. She was not afraid of anything and would not hesitate to talk to strangers. She was always willing to help others, no matter what. She leaves behind her father George, mother MaryAnne, brother Rob (Shannon, Nick and Quinn) and sister Bev (Paul). We will miss her forever, especially on football Sundays. There will be a private gathering of family and friends at Cottonwood Community Centre on Sunday, October 22, 2017 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.

No service by request, donations may be made to the Kamloops SPCA in his memory.

“Hold on to what you’ve got, We’ve got each other, and that’s a lot”.

Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324

A Funeral Service is planned for July 2018 at St. Leon Roman Catholic Church, Jackfish Lake, Saskatchewan.

Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

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In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.

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CREMATIONS • CELEBRATIONS PREPLANNING • KEEPSAKES BURIALS • RECEPTIONS • OFFSITE EVENTS

CELEBRATING a life well lived A Division of Service Corporation International (Canada) ULC.

Mario Luciano Covaceuszach It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mario Luciano Covaceuszach on October 14, 2017. Mario is survived by his loving wife Alba of 51 years and their three children Robert (Gail), Joanna (Art McDonald) and Gino (Carolina), as well as their grandchildren Jonah, Brittany, Kiara, Emma, Grace, Kate and Josef. He is also survived by his siblings Bruno, Danilo (Rita) and Paola Simoncig of Stregna, Italy, also his sister-in-law Ivanka of Grimsby, Ontario. He will also be forever remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. He was predeceased by his brothers Gino and Elio, parents Guiseppe and Maria Covaceuszach and brother-in-law Mario Simoncig of Italy. Mario was born in Berda di Prepotto in Udine, Italy on January 30, 1939. By the young age of 21, he was already working with a construction crew in Frankfurt, Germany. A year later, he decided to join his brothers Elio, Bruno and Danilo in Canada. He worked in many small sawmills in the interior of British Columbia, including those in 100 Mile House, Clearwater and even as far north as Prince George. In 1965 he settled in Kamloops where he began working at Balco Forest Products loading lumber into boxcars. That same year, he met the love of his life Alba, through a mutual family friend. A short time later they were married on April 30, 1966, thus beginning 51 memorable years together. Mario and Alba eventually expanded their family to include three children, as well as seven grandchildren. Mario always put his family first, which encouraged him to seize the opportunity of having a steady job with the City of Kamloops in 1975. He started working as a well-respected custodian responsible for many buildings, including the Kamloops Museum and Kamloops Art Gallery, up until his retirement in 2003 where he was acknowledged for his outstanding work. Mario was an avid hunter and fisher, which was a hobby he excelled at. He thoroughly enjoyed the rugged outdoors and all the wonders that the Canadian wilderness had to offer. However, he let his hobby subside when he discovered one of his most intense passions, which was gardening. Mario researched many different ways to grow almost every type of fruit and vegetable that could possibly be grown in our climate. He also enjoyed growing grapes, making Italian wine the

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old-fashioned way and carrying on his family tradition of making delicious sausages for his loved ones to enjoy. His superb gardening skills led him to be an integral part of the Kamloops Farmers Market for almost 20 years, a past-time he enjoyed very much. In addition to gardening, Mario also enjoyed the company of his close family and especially loved having meals together that were almost always finished off with his wife’s homemade apple pie. He always had a big smile on his face when his children and grandchildren were in his home. Mario fought a courageous battle with cancer for the past three years, where he received very good care from the health care workers in our community. A special thank you to Dr. Hollman and staff, to the doctors and nurses at Royal Inland Hospital, the BC Cancer Agency, the Kidney Clinic at RIH and the community service workers and nurses that tended to him on regular basis and made many weekly visits to his home for his ongoing care. Mario’s passing has left a tremendous void in our lives, but we all take solace in knowing he is at peace and is experiencing joy beyond belief being with our Creator.

“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ~ Helen Keller Prayers will be recited on Friday, October 20, 2017 at 7:00 pm in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. The Reverend Father Paul Simms will celebrate the Funeral Mass in the church on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 1:00 pm. A Private family entombment will follow at Sage Valley Mausoleum.

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The Angel on Your Shoulder

BY JACKIE HUSTON LENA, WISCONSIN

There’s an angel on your shoulder

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

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

Keeping you safe from danger And nurturing your soul.

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

Standing faithfully by your side.

In her lifetime this angel was strong and true, And stood up for what was right.

In lieu of flowers, Mario has asked that donations be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help School since it has been a major part of his children and grandchildren’s lives. Please make cheques payable to OLPH School, 235 Poplar Street, Kamloops, BC V2B 4B9.

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

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And she’ll shine down her guiding light. Life holds so much in store for you,

There are no heights you cannot reach

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Donald Robert Andrews

Brian Maxwell Keith

October 23, 1925 - October 11, 2017

It is with profound sadness that we announce Brian Maxwell Keith’s unexpected passing in Victoria on Friday, October 13, 2017 at the age of 72.

Donald Robert Andrews died peacefully on October 11, 2017 in Kamloops, BC just shy of his 92nd birthday. Don was born in Rossland, BC on October 23, 1925, the only child of Douglas and Emilia Andrews. Predeceased by his first wife Muriel in 1997, he is survived by his wife Patricia and his three children Catherine, Elizabeth (Brad) and Douglas, his grandchildren Marita, Andrew, Bret, Danielle, Sarah, Donald, Christian, Fletcher and Simon, great-grandchildren Loki and Griffin. All will miss the stable and consistent force of their grandfather. After his discharge from the army in 1945, he attended and graduated with a law degree from The University of BC. He began practicing law in Kamloops in 1951 and eventually formed the partnership Andrews Taylor and Company. He also served as solicitor and corporate secretary to Weyerhaeuser Canada until his call to the bench in 1980. He returned to Weyerhaeuser Canada as Vice President of Legal Affairs in 1982 and continued until his retirement in 1996. Don was a dedicated and proud contributor to his community. He was a member of Rotary for 46 years, served on the Board of Directors of Royal Inland Hospital for 23 years including 8 years as Chairman and was Chairman of the Library Fundraising Campaign at Thompson Rivers University. He was also instrumental in the creation of the Faculty of Law at TRU. Don thoroughly enjoyed hunting and fishing with his friends and grandchildren and spent many happy moments out on a lake with his fly rod. He retired to his hobby farm where he took pride in his garden, orchard and the animals on Drapple Farm. He always had a spaniel at his side. Donations on Don’s behalf can be made to the Dean of Law at Thompson Rivers University (TRU). Friends are invited to a Celebration of Life at Hotel 540 on Saturday, November 25, 2017 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com. Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454

Ralph “Doc” Minnich July 11, 1929 - October 10, 2017

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ralph “Doc” Minnich on October 10, 2017 at the age of 88 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend Sue Turner and his children Diane (Mike) of Boise, ID, Nancy (Larry) of Buffalo, MN and Suzie of San Jose, CA, grandchildren Kevin (Cheri), Kelli (Mike), Samantha and Stephanie and greatgrandchildren Blake and Harper. Doc was born in 1929 in Laurens, Iowa and graduated from the University of Iowa Dental School in 1952. After serving two years in the US Air Force in Korea, Doc took time off in California, learning to ski at Squaw Valley and working on the ski patrol, thus starting a lifelong love of the sport. He then returned to Iowa to do graduate work in Orthodontics and upon completion moved his family to California where he had a private practice in Santa Clara until his retirement in 1994.

Brian is survived by his loving wife Connie Scheurer, two sons Kevin and wife Sarah and Ken and wife Yolanda and grandchildren Samantha, Suzanne, Brandan, Alexis, Brady and Rylan.

Celebration of Life

John MacWhinnie 1946 – 2017

Brian also leaves his four siblings Patty and husband Wayne, Arlene, Jodi and husband David and Jim and wife Karla and his many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Brian is predeceased by his wife Lynn Keith and his parents Max

and Peggy Keith.

Brian was born on March 28, 1945 in Fort Macleod, Alberta and grew up in Kamloops, BC. He graduated from Kamloops High School and joined the Bank of Montreal where he worked in a number of branches in BC and Alberta. Brian retired as Portfolio Quality Manager in Victoria, BC in 2006. After retirement, Brian drove a school bus. He loved the children as much as they loved him. More recently, Brian was a volunteer with Cancer DriveLine, transporting patients to their appointments. Brian provided them with much comfort and support and felt honoured to be able to help. Brian enjoyed traveling the world with Connie. Machu Picchu in Peru was especially memorable to him. One of Brian’s favourite places to rest and reflect was his brother Jim’s cabin at Needa Lake in the Cariboo region of BC. Family and friends lovingly remember Brian as a kind and gentle man with a big heart and beautiful soul. Brian had a wonderful sense of humour and made everyone he met feel special. Brian, you are loved and deeply missed. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 27, 2017, at 2:00 pm at The Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens in Royal Oak, 4665 Falaise Drive. A celebration will also be held in Red Deer in November.

There will be a Celebration of Life for John on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Dallas/ Barnhartvale Baptist Church, 495 Todd Road, Kamloops, BC

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Cancer DriveLine Society, 550-2950 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4N4 http://www.cancerdriveline.ca/

He loved the great outdoors and after retirement, Doc and his wife Sue split their time between the US and Canada, always spending winters in Kamloops so they could enjoy the downhill skiing at Sun Peaks as members of the Sun Peaks Antiques and cross country skiing at Stake Lake. Other fond memories include canoe trips to Murtle Lake and the Bowron Lake circuit, bike trips to the Gulf Islands, hiking in the US southwest, golfing, RVing and travel. Doc loved his time in Canada and in 2011 he immigrated and became a legal permanent resident. Doc will be remembered by all who knew him for his enthusiasm for life, good humour, gentle disposition and adventurous spirit. There will be no formal service by request.

If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations in his He had great strength and spirit and shared memory can be made to your favorite charity. his love of skiing and boat racing with his Condolences may be sent to the daughters and grandchildren, leaving them family at DrakeCremation.com with a legacy of persistence and drive, as they learned by example to never give up and (250) 377-8225 to live life to the fullest.

OTHERS WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE By Joanetta Hendel, Indianapolis, Indiana

Others who have gone before Hold up my trembling hand. They comfort me in the blind despair I cannot understand. They suffer with me when I hurt, Weep with me in my pain, Remind me that we are not lost ... Though I must now remain. Those who’ve gone before me, Hear me when I cry. Sing softly with me soothing chords Of unsung lullabies. Mourn anniversaries never marked, A future I cannot keep. They gently kiss the pain away, And love my heart to sleep. The ones who’ve gone before me Hold me in my dreams. They gently stroke my furrowed brow, And calm my silent screams. They love me in my heartache, Wait quietly nearby., Hold patiently, one to another Till I join them by and by.

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LET’S DANCE - KSC Brock Activity Centre, 9B, 1800 Tranquille Rd., Kamloops on October 21st/17. 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm. Music by: SLEEPLESS NIGHTS: Potluck dinner at 6pm. Tickets: $10. Contact for tickets 250-372-0091. KSC Meet & Greet Potluck - 3rd Tues. every month 6pm. Monthly Meeting 1st Wed. every month 7pm. Odd Fellows Hall at 423 Tranquille Road.

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Lost: Blonde small Terrier missing in Valleyview since Sept 21st. Requires medicine. 778-220-8854.

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.

Career Opportunities

Accountant

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Education/Trade Schools Opportunity

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

Lost & Found Found: Piece of jewelry near the Yacht Club on Sat, Oct 14th. Call to describe. 250376-0401.

We offer a competitive salary range and a group beneﬁt plan. Please respond to: jschneider@lettagar.com

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Help Wanted Dozer & Excavator Operators needed

Oilfield exp. an asset. Room & board paid. H2S, First aid, clean drivers licence. Edson, Alta.

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

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

Opportunity Tower Barbershop wants to give experienced barbers and hairdressers the opportunity to earn above average income. No clientele required for this very busy shop in Northills Mall in business for 36 years. Start earning immediately f/t or p/t call Alta 376-9223 or Barry 579-8166 for more info and interview.

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Shop our online gallery anytime. ONLINE AUCTION OPENS OCT. 19 CLOSES OCT. 26. 5 bailiff seizures incl. late model bakery equip, taylor soft serves, hobart mixers, meat band saws, mixer grinders, cooking equip, walk in coolers freezers, slicers, vac pacs, food pkg equip, spiral mixers & more. View onsite: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. #295 - 19358 96th Ave., Surrey, BC, 604-371-1190 View online at: www.activeauctionmart.com. buyit@activeauctionmart.com

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

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TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING

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

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Full Size oak china cabinet $300 (250) 571-4008

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

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Kitchen table w/leaf and 6 chairs. Good shape. $50. 250573-5135. Oak wood dining room table with leaf and 6 chairs c/w china cabinet. $250. 573-1736 Skylar Peppler dining set, 2leaves, 6 chairs, 2pc china cabinet, glasstop wooden bottom. Exec cond. $1950/obo. 250-828-0359.

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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.

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Fruit & Vegetables Apples: Mac, Spartans, Red & Golden Delicious .60/lb. Walnuts $2/lb. Bring your own containers. 250-579-9238.

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

CERTIFIED ICBC AIR BRAKE COURSE October 28-29 • November 18-19

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

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Rentals Suites, Lower 2bdrms, C/A, F/S, sep entr. patio, nice yard. Ref’s. No Pets. $895/mo. 250-376-0633 Dntwn 600 blk Pine St for rent Nov 15 1 bdrm suite all utilites incld n/p, n/s $900 374-7382. NEW 2 bdrm daylight. Dufferin N/S, N/P, No Noise. $1200/mo+DD. 250-314-0060 Riverfront 1bdrm daylight level entry, util incl $650/mo. Avail now. 250-579-9609. Westsyde 1bdrm. Suitable for semi-retired. N/S, N/P. $700/mo. incld util. 318-0078.

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Suites, Lower 1 bdrm suite ground level daylight cable laundry heat incld N/P, N/S $775 236-425-1274 1brm self contained suite. Fully furnished, bedding, flat TV, Wifi, kitchen plates etc. Sahali. N/S, N/P. $1000/mo util incl. 250-851-1193.

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Auto Accessories/Parts 2 Snow Trakker winter tires. 185/70/13 on rims, like new. $100/both 250-376-4884. 4-Eagle GTII P275/45R20 M&S $400. 2-275/40ZR17 BF Goodrich M&S $275. 2-Goodyear Eagle 245/50VR16 M&S $200. 2-P215/60R16 M&S Pacemark $200. 2P225/60R16 All Season Motomaster $175. Call 250-3198784. 4 - Nokian winters 275/65R17 c/w 6-lug steel rims and wheel covers. $1000. 250-434-5545. 4-P265/70R17 Goodyear All Seasons. $400/obo. 250-8193848.

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1991 Mazda Miata Limited Edition. One owner. All service done by Kamloops Mazda. British Racing Green, tan top and interior. Asking $3900 (250) 320-0476

2002 Nissan Altima. 4 door, auto. Fully loaded. Good condition. $4,500. Call to view. 250-376-4077. 2006 Ford Taurus SE. Exec cond, remote start, new battery & tires. 139,000kms. $4,000. 250-376-3278. Absolute gorgeous 03 Cadillac Deville one owner low kms $5,500.00/obo 250-554-0580

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Notice of Disposal Sale Notice is hereby given to Prytula David Alec, please be advised that your abandoned vehicle 1990 Ford Pick Up Vin # 1FTHX26G9LKA40472 located at 1340 Kootenay Way, Kamloops, BC will be disposed of to cover debt of $670 on November 3, 2017 at 9:00 am. Notice is hereby given to Phillips Alicia Dawn, please be advised that your abandoned vehicle 2003 GMC Envoy Vin # 1GKDT13SX32155177 located at 1340 Kootenay Way, Kamloops, BC will be disposed of to cover debt of $270 on November 3, 2017 at 9:00 am. Notice is hereby given to Janzen Andrew Kevin, please be advised that your abandoned vehicle 1985 GMC Blazer Vin # 1G8CS18B5F0205531 located at 2706 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops, BC will be disposed of to cover debt of $670 on November 3, 2017 at 9:00 am. Notice is hereby given to Fisher Bros LTD, please be advised that your abandoned vehicle 1974 Dodge Duster VIN # VL29C4B434577 located at 1340 Kootenay Way Kamloops, BC will be disposed of to cover debt of $840 on November 3, 2017 at 9:00 am. Contact: Kamloops Auto Recycling at 250-574-4679

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Boats 14ft aluminum boat w/trailer and new 9.9HP Merc O/B w/asst equip $4000. (250) 523-6251 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-dooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 250-376-4163.

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