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munities, where fines are required. “We have some properties that definitely cause many many problems, that are subject to many calls for police, fire, bylaw on a regular basis, and it’s just not fair for the rest of the taxpayers to foot that bill when the property owner does nothing about it,” he said. Because the bylaw is not yet in place, Duckworth said homes that already draw the attention of police on the regular won’t see fees unless new issues arise. Coun. Ray Dhaliwal, who campaigned in last month’s byelection on a law and order platform, said he has heard from concerned neighbours of a home on Nelson Avenue on the North Shore, where two people were shot Monday. He wants swift action on that property and others like it. Following the shooting, police told KTW the 217 Nelson Ave. home is considered a “problem residence” and is well known to officers. Dhaliwal, a locksmith, said the area is also familiar to him because he is routinely called to repair busted-in doors. He said the bylaw is promising strongly enforced. “Police’s hands are tied because they can only respond to incidents. They can’t actually evict the people,” he said. “It’s up to the homeowner. If the homeowner is unwilling to do something about it, the city needs to step in and do something about it.”
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Police say this home at 217 Nelson Ave. on the North Shore, where two men were shot on Monday, is a problem home to which officers are often dispatched. A new bylaw is expected to be in place later this year and would allow the city to fine owners of such properties to recoup costs associated with incessant calls for service. Meanwhile, Mounties say the two men shot at the home are not co-operating with investigators. No arrests have been made.
No arrests yet in city’s double shooting Kamloops Mounties used a police dog in their investigation after two people were shot in a home at 217 Nelson Ave. on Monday. The two victims were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Kamloops Mounties continue to search for the suspect or suspects in a double-shooting on the North Shore on Monday. Two men were shot in a house at 217 Nelson Ave. at about 11:30 a.m. One victim staggered across Fortune Drive to the McDonald’s restaurant, where he was treated by paramedics and taken to Royal Inland Hospital. Cpl. Jodi Shelkie said one shooting victim remains in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while the second man shot received minor injuries. “Neither victim is co-operating with police,” Shelkie said. “It is too early in the investigation to say if this shooting is gang- or drugrelated.” Shelkie said police used a
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older home next to the Central Apartments building at the corner of Fortune Drive and Nelson Avenue. Staff Sgt. Simon Pillay told KTW the home is familiar to officers. “The address is very well known to police,” Pillay said. “We come here on a regular basis and we consider it a problem residence.”
Police are asking anyone who saw people or vehicles in the area during the time of the shooting to contact the Kamloops RCMP detachment at 250-828-3000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Land title records state the owner of the property is Brandan Tarun Shankar, who lives in Chilliwack. KTW contacted Shankar, who is currently in Fiji, about the problem residence. Shankar said he first heard of the shooting by reading a story on Kamloops This Week’s website, adding he may have more to discuss about the matter later this week.
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said the groundbreaking has been “a long time coming. . . . I’ve been ready for this for seven years. It’s been a long road, but worth the investment in time and energy to get it right.” The Creston House condominium project is being built on an area that once was parking space for the university. It is designed so that for each space that will disappear from construction, a comparable one will be created in the underground parking lot to ensure the work is parking-neutral. Also planned is a second project, also a four-storey structure, that will be built by Kelson Group. It will be located between the Creston House site and the International Building. Both companies are familyowned. Kelson Group, based in Kamloops, has been managing properties for more than four decades and has construction projects underway on the
Coast and at Summit Drive and Springhill Drive in Sahali. It is building a rental apartment building where the former Sports Central Lounge and private liquor store once stood. Cape Construction was created in 1958 by the Manitobabased Schwartzman family; it is now run by a third generation of that family. Part of The Reach’s long-term plan includes seeing 40,000 square feet of new office space, 42,000 square feet of new retail space and a variety of restaurants and other amenities built on the 90 acres designated for development. Total value of the entire project is estimated at $1 billion. The Reach is being created through the university’s community trust. The land will be leased to the developers to generate an ongoing revenue stream that will be used for student assistance and to fund research at TRU.
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on a project and some of it came together a little faster than what he thought . . .” Herman said. “I think for Stephen, in the long haul, it’s going to be great. Disappointing, from a board perspective, to lose a great E.D., but you move forward.” Herman said recruitment is already underway and the search for Puhallo’s replacement will be extensive. The board hopes to have a new executive director in place by the new year. Puhallo was the NSBIA’s second hire as it looked to replace longtime head Peter Mutrie. Lyn Hellyar, a former business improvement association director from Vancouver, lasted a month in the role before Puhallo was brought on board in May 2013. Prior to joining the NSBIA, Puhallo worked for the B.C. Liberal
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Transit coming to TIB, Sun Rivers ANDREA KLASSEN STAFF REPORTER andrea@kamloopsthisweek.com
Bus service is on its way to the Tk’emlups Indian Band reserve and Sun Rivers. BC Transit communications manager Jonathon Dyck said the service should begin in the fall of 2018, but details of routing and frequency are not yet available for the area. Dyck said route proposals are being drafted and will be shown to the public at meetings in early December. “Now we have confirmation we’re going forward with the service, we take this out to members of the public to see if they have any feedback, if there are areas they would like to see serviced and that sort of information,” he said. BC Transit is also taking feedback through its online contact form at bctransit.com/kamloops/contact. City of Kamloops engineering manager Deven Matkowski said the service will fall under the umbrella of Kamloops Transit, but will be funded by the band. For instance, buses servicing the reserve — which may be lighter, smaller models than those used in the city — will be housed at the city’s transit garage. Neither Matkowski nor Dyck were able to provide the cost to the band for the service. Tk’emlups Chief Fred Seymour did not immediately respond to KTW’s requests for comment. Bringing transit to the reserve has been on the Tk’emlups band council’s to-do list for years, with funding the main hurdle. In January, Seymour said he hoped to see transit on band lands within two years, serving Sun Rivers, the Mount Paul Industrial Park and other properties. At the time, Seymour estimated the service would cost $250,000, which he said the band hoped to fund from new revenue.
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A Kamloops contractor who sent nude photos of his fouryear-old niece to an undercover FBI agent and bragged about “licking and sniffing” dirty underwear while in the homes of clients is going to jail. The 38-year-old contractor cannot be named under a courtordered publication
ban protecting the identity of his niece. He was to be sentenced after KTW press deadline on Wednesday after earlier pleading guilty to a string of charges, including distributing child pornography, sexual interference of a person under 16 and breaching release conditions. Court heard the offender arrived on police radar in February, when he sent
an email to an undercover FBI agent who was active in online forums known to be frequented by child predators. “The bulletins posted were intended to attract suspects with an interest in children,” Crown prosecutor Katie Bouchard said. The man’s email asked the undercover investigator for “any peeps or sneaks” to trade, meaning por-
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nographic images of young people taken without their knowledge. Attached to the email were two pornographic images of a young girl, later determined to be his niece. He told the agent the photos were “homemade.” In a later email, the offender told the agent he worked as a contractor and would seek out underwear while in clients’ homes. “When in houses, he said he takes pictures of dirty underwear and licks and sniffs them, knowing he could get caught,” Bouchard said. The man later sent four additional pornographic images of the same young girl to the agent.
When the man said he had a visit with the girl scheduled for the coming weekend, FBI investigators traced his location to a home in Kamloops and notified Canadian police, who took over the investigation on Feb. 16. Kamloops Mounties arrested the offender when he returned home from work the following day. He admitted having taken the photos of his niece and apologized to the girl’s father in a phone call made from the Kamloops RCMP’s Battle Street detachment. A search of the man’s home turned up no additional child pornography, but investigators uncovered a number of troubling
search terms in his internet history dating back to 2010, including “hidden camera,” “locker room,” “first time” and “little panties.” “This tells the court [the man’s] predilections go back much earlier than his offending in this case,” Bouchard said. Court heard the offender breached his release conditions twice, once by repairing an air-conditioning unit in a home in which a seven-year-old girl was present and again by entering a basement suite he had been renovating without the resident’s consent. In the latter case, a single mother was home with her two young children at the time. Bouchard said the man was no longer working on the renovation at the time. “He had previously been fired for strange and creepy behaviour,” she said.
Defence lawyer Don Campbell urged Kamloops provincial court Judge Roy Dickey to impose a prison sentence in the range of 12 to 13 months for the man. Bouchard suggested a sentence in the range of 14 to 18 months. Campbell described his client as a pornography addict. “He has an addictive personality that seems to control his behaviours,” he said. “This is something that can be addressed [in custody].” In addition to any jail time, the offender will be bound by a lengthy probation term with a condition barring him from having contact with children. He was also ordered to register as a sex offender for 20 years and surrender a sample of his DNA to a national criminal database. Go online to kamloopsthisweek.com to learn the exact length of his sentence.
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hose who live near so-called nuisance residences will certainly be happy to hear the City of Kamloops appears to on the verge of finally adopting a bylaw to deal with these dens of inequity. However, as any landlord knows, evicting ne’er-do-well tenants is easier said than done. In B.C., landlords must give at least 10 days’ notice of eviction if the tenant has not paid the rent or utilities. Other notices to end tenancy range from one month to two months, depending on the reason. And all notices can and usually are dragged through various dispute resolution processes that can last a long time. In the case of the home at 217 Nelson Ave. in Kamloops, the site of a double shooting this week and an address familiar to police, the landlord can apply to end a tenancy as soon as possible. The exact wording in the housing and tenancy legislation allows for ending a tenancy in special circumstances if the tenant has “engaged in illegal activity that has caused or could cause damage to the property, disturbed or threatened the security, safety or physical well-being of another resident or endangered a lawful right or interest of another resident or the landlord.” But that, too, can be a time-consuming process. What is needed is constant communication between the city and landlord when a property is deemed a problem residence (the owner of the house at 217 Nelson Ave. told KTW he first heard of the shooting when reading a story online at kamloopsthisweek.com). What is also needed is for landlords to regularly check on their properties and talk to neighbours. If landlords are out-of-towners, as is the case with the owner of 217 Nelson Ave., then having an agent be involved in assessing the property is of paramount importance. Good neighbours, be they tenants or landlords, are needed.
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don’t really understand the idea of designating no gender or allowing children to change gender — but that doesn’t really matter. I’m not the one faced with that life-altering decision and none of my children have ever raised that kind of issue. I have many friends, however, who first fought the idea of a different gender assignment and then embraced it and are now living how they want to live. I’d hazard a guess the majority of them are happier now than they might have been. I am also fairly confident they don’t consider making that decision, or having parents who allow them to eventually make that decision, to be child abuse. Unfortunately, a Chilliwack school board trustee does — and his social-media postings have led to calls in that community for him to step down. He hasn’t resigned, but he has issued a lame apology for what he acknowledged in the original social-media post as something that might be viewed as homophobic comments. Some might rightly say it’s not really an apology for homophobia, but one directed at people who are hurt by his opinion. He certainly doesn’t take back that personal viewpoint. He needs to quit, go home and thank his god or lucky stars he was never in a position where he had to make that kind of decision. Barry Neufeld’s comments were in response to the sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) program in the province’s school curriculum.
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LEVEL Last year, the government told all school districts to introduce the program and address it in their anti-bullying policies. It provides teachers with resources to support students and a curriculum that focuses on diversity and respecting differences. Neufeld is not alone in his bigotry. Groups of parents in Langley and Abbotsford have spoken out in opposition to the requirement, calling it abusive to children. Kari Simpson, who speaks on behalf of Culture Guard — a group that declares itself working for a civil responsible and just society — has called the curriculum a dangerous agenda. On its website, Culture Guard says it “recognizes that the political tyranny of politically correct idiotology must cease and to this end we direct our endeavours.” Yes, “idiotology.” One word speaks volumes. For those who really like to torture themselves, delve deeper into the group’s website and you will learn the SOGI program “is designed to program children to dissociate from being boys and
girls — male or female — and to reprogram them to embrace gender fluidity free from a heteronormative society.” Culture Guard also calls SOGI fascist brainwashing of teachers and students and has submitted freedom of information requests to school districts, asking for communications and other documentation they have on the program. The reality is SOGI is giving district staff and teachers tools to deal with the issues of gender identity if they arise during the school day. That’s a good thing. And, for those children who are now designated no gender or allowed to change their gender, there’s nothing wrong with that. We need to make it easier for our younger generation to be who their brains tell them they are. When I said at the top I don’t get it, that’s not quite accurate. I do get it in that if it makes sense for these younger generations, helps them live productive and happy lives, that’s a good thing. The closest I’ve come to that kind of decision was many years ago, when I asked one of my sons if he was gay. His siblings thought he might be, but were loathe to ask. He laughed and said no, he was just more work-focused than life-outside-the-office-focused. Letting your child be who they want to be is not child abuse. Letting your child be who they want to be is what we’re supposed to do as parents. When we don’t, we truly fail them. dale@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @mdalebass
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A LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE IN KAMLOOPS Editor: The thought of having surgery was worse I am a writer/photographer for outdoor than walking trails at night with grizzlies or magazines and travel guides, promoting vaca- having wolves at night howling next to our tion getaways in British Columbia. bedroom window. I’ve lived in B.C. for more than 60 years, 90 At least in the wilderness, I knew what to per cent of which has been on the West Coast. expect. Being in the tourism industry for many years, I have to take my hat off to the staff at I had the privilege to stay at some of the provinces RIH for going that extra mile in giving me most pristine resorts. encouragement and showing me what to Twenty five years ago, I moved to the Great Bear do for a speedy recovery. Rainforest with my lovely partner Cindy, but the extreme environment and physical lifestyle My surgery was set for Sept. 27. I could not took a toll on my body. The pain in my hips, get images out of my head of surgery from knees and back forced us to move away from that old TV series M*A*S*H, with helicopters the Central Coast to the Chilcotin for a drier arriving with the wounded, the hospital conclimate sisting of tents, people carried in by manned After 30-plus years of not seeing a doctor, I stretchers and the operating room flowing decided it was time to get my lower body pain with blood. examined. I was told I needed new hips and This thought could have not been further knees. from the truth.
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Kudos to all in Kamloops who lent a needed hand Editor: I would like to thank all the people involved with me and my mother May Schmidt, who passed away recently and whose social insurance number was mixed up with mine, creating a bureaucratic nightmare for me. Thank you, Gemstone Care Home, for the wonderful care you gave my mom. The staff members at Gemstone are very caring people.
My mom loved the girls there, so thank you. Also, thank you, Service Canada, for all your support and help and for the sense of humour displayed by Heidi and Wanda. And thanks to Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod and staff. Jennifer, you’re one smart cookie Bryan Kupiak and family Kamloops
From pre-screening for surgery to the day I was released from the Royal Inland Hospital, I received four days of first-class treatment from more than 20 people connected to my surgery. The highly trained personnel explained every little detail of what would be done to me before, during and after my surgery, eliminating the unexpected. Living in the wilderness teaches you that no surprises is a good thing. I have to take my hat off to the staff at RIH for going that extra mile in giving me encouragement and showing me what to do for a speedy recovery. And, best of all, every patient I encountered on my floor (6 North) was given the same treatment. Thank you, Royal Inland Hospital and the people of Kamloops, for making my weeklong stay life-changing experience. I am looking forward to returning in the new year for my second hip replacement. Gordon Baron Alexis Creek
SERENITY, WILDLIFE Editor: Re: What to do with the golf course land on McArthur Island: I have spent many years with my kids on McArthur Island for soccer, football, golf, mini-golf and playing. Recently we have returned to walking around
Mac Island. We enjoy hearing the sporting events. I would really enjoy a relaxing, serene place to sit, picnic and enjoy some gardens, with gazebos or pergolas. The city should keep some of the sand traps on the golf course for kids to play in or use as horseshoe pits,
frisbee ring toss or something similar — maybe bocce. Please don’t scare off the wildlife. Don’t forget the increasing number of seniors and those who enjoy fresh air and reasonable quiet. Pat White and friends Kamloops
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A Kamloops childcare worker told council Tuesday she wants to see the city work with parents and day cares to keep the playground at the former Stuart Wood a safe space once the former elementary school becomes a winter homeless shelter. Patti Pernitsky, who works at the Kamloops United Church preschool, said the Stuart Wood property is a school bus drop-off and pickup point for downtown children attending
Beattie elementary and also used by various child-care providers. Pernitsky said she and parents she has spoken to want to know what security measures will be in place when the shelter is in operation. “We already pick up drug paraphernalia daily off the playground,” she told council. Director of parks, recreation and cultural services Byron McCorkell told KTW he has been hearing concerns from the community, noting his department is working with
School District 73 and planning a community meeting to discuss solutions to parental concerns. “We’ve heard the concerns and we’re going to have to work with the concerns,” he said. The school’s gymnasium will offer up to 50 overflow shelter beds between Nov. 1 and March 31. The shelter will be staffed by the Canadian Mental Health Association. Pernitsky said she wants the shelter situation to be positive for everyone and thinks it’s a matter of the city and
others coming together to figure out a solution. She said the playground is already a gathering space for drug users because it’s not a well-trafficked area in the evenings. “I just want to make sure that this kind of thing is not going to get any bigger than it already is and that the space is maintained. It’s a playground for children,” she said. The City of Kamloops plans to use the gymnasium in the former Stuart Wood elementary downtown as a winter shelter. DAVE EAGLES/KTW
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Span starts Work is underway to replace a washed-out culvert in Heffley Creek with a bridge. The section of Old Highway 5 has been out of commission since spring flooding took out both the culvert and a chunk of the roadway. Capital projects manager Darren Crundwell said Acres Enterprises has begun work at the site and hopes to have completed the bridge by the spring of next year. Until then, the area will be closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The cost of the bridge is $2.18 million. The city is expecting to receive about $1.1 million for the work from the province’s disaster financial assistance program.
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sultation process that has led to the expected introduction of amended legislation this fall that falls short of what Ginsberg was hoping to see. “They seem to be doubling down on the scheduling aspect, including now about 100 lakes and 64 rivers across Canada that fall under federal government protection, and vague promises to improve access to protect other navigable waters,” Ginsberg said. “What we had hoped is we would return to the legislation that had been well-established before Harper amended it, but the Liberals have opted not to go that far at this point.” Ginsberg said he can’t understand why that is the case, other than industry advocates are pushing to maintain reduced regulation by Ottawa. Included under the expanded protective schedule would be Okanagan Lake, Kamloops Lake, Shuswap Lake, Little Shuswap Lake, Mara Lake, and Lake Revelstoke. The lake protection
extends to the mouths of all connecting waterways to those lakes. Local rivers granted protection include the Thompson River, from the South Thompson River to the Fraser River and the South Thompson River, from Little Shuswap Lake to the Thompson River. Ginsberg said once tabled in Parliament this fall, the legislation will be referred to committee for further debate prior to final adoption. “We are waiting at this point to see what will be in it, whether there may still be a change of heart from the government regarding navigable waterway enforcement, and if not there will be one more opportunity to influence those changes during the committee hearings,” Ginsberg said. “Our waterways, all of them, are the lifeblood of our country. For more than a century, there has been effective protective legislation in place and [the Harper government] took that away in one fell swoop. Trudeau’s government has a chance to set that right and we still hope it chooses to do so.”
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Former RCMP sergeant granted absolute discharge WENDY FRASER
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Former Lillooet RCMP Sgt. Darrell Robinson has been given an absolute discharge after pleading guilty in June to a charge of stealing a Ruger handgun from the RCMP exhibit locker in the Lillooet detachment. The case made headlines across B.C. in April 2016 when Robinson was charged with stealing the Ruger and other items from the locker. Crown counsel withdrew the charge during a recent appearance in Lillooet provincial court. Judge Mayland McKimm said there would be no public benefit to granting the
Crown’s request for a conditional discharge, noting Robinson suffers from permanent severe complex post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Robinson is subject to seizures and was accompanied to court by his guide dog, which is with him at all times. More than 20 people crowded into the tiny Lillooet courtroom to hear submissions from defence counsel Brad Smith and Crown prosecutor C. Forsyth. Smith submitted numerous letters of support from other police officers, local emergency responders and community residents commending Robinson for his compassion, dedication, altruism and honourable conduct.
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A Kamloops man who was literally caught redhanded after robbing a downtown bank earlier this year will spend two years in a federal prison. Matthew Phillip Graham pleaded guilty in B.C. Supreme Court to one count of robbery. Crown prosecutor Chris Balison said Graham entered the TD Canada Trust branch at Victoria Street and Third Avenue on the morning of June 9. “He proceeded to one of the tills and produced a note,” Balison said. “The note said, ‘Please remain calm. This is a robbery. Give me all the cash.’” Balison said the teller followed the orders, but hid a dye pack in with the money. A short time later, a police officer a block away noticed Graham walking with red dye on his hands and on his pants. He was arrested and has been in custody since. Graham, 26, has a very distinct appearance, including multiple tattoos on his face. He made no attempt to cover his face during the robbery. “This was probably the least sophisticated robbery I’ve seen in some time,” defence lawyer Sheldon Tate said. “This young man, as you see from his physical appearance, is highly identifiable. He entered that day without any attempt to hide his physical markers on his face and body.” Tate said Graham robbed the bank because he needed money to pay for necessities, noting Graham confessed to the robbery a short time after his arrest. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Hope Hyslop handed Graham a two-year prison sentence and banned him from possessing firearms for life. He will also have to submit a sample of his DNA to a national criminal database. That specific branch of TD Canada Trust has been robbed twice this year, with exploding dye being used in both cases. On March 31, 41-year-old Shane Michael Grant held up the bank and had a dye pack in the bag of money explode as he tried to escape as a passenger in a taxi. Grant was sentenced last week to three years in prison.
In a letter to the judge, Robinson’s therapist urged the court to be lenient and “allow this brave man to heal and go in peace with his family and friends.” The public gallery burst into applause when McKimm said he was letting Robinson go with an absolute discharge. Court was told the Ruger was seized from Lillooet resident Gary Enns, who was among
those who submitted a letter of support for Robinson. The sergeant investigated Enns’ case and helped convict Enns on weapons offences. After forfeiting the gun, Enns later approached Robinson, saying he hoped the Ruger would not be destroyed because he believed the gun had saved his life during a dangerous encounter. Enns asked if the gun could instead be sold
to someone who could legally own it. Robinson paid Enns $10 for the handgun. While Robinson did not indicate the transfer in RCMP records, he did register his ownership of the gun under the Firearms Act. McKimm described Robinson’s method of acquiring the gun as a ”minor breach” and a “bureaucratic failure,” rather than a failure of duty.
Reading out Robinson’s sentence, the judge wiped tears from his eyes; at one point, he had to leave the courtroom to regain his composure before continuing with the sentence. McKimm said Robinson had served with distinction for more than three decades, dedicating his career to helping others. McKimm added the “very community
he served has come together at this difficult time” to support him. Court was told Robinson is developing property he owns in eastern B.C. as a retreat for others suffering from PTSD. The judge said Robinson’s wish to help others afflicted by the same disorder is “consistent with his entire career.” Robinson has retired from the RCMP.
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OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday after raising it twice since the summer — but it signalled future hikes are likely on the horizon. In its scheduled announcement, the central bank said it held off this time in part because it expects the recent strength of the Canadian dollar to slow the
are looking very carefully at what tools we have and what steps we have to make sure we make this situation better for everyone.’’ In response, Vallee said Quebec has the right to legislate on matters within its jurisdiction. “Mr. Trudeau has the right to not share our opinion,’’ she told reporters in Quebec City. “And he has the right to have an opinion on the law. But I am not going to get into a debate in the media about that. “But I am really confident that the law is constitutional and I am convinced that it would withstand any legal challenge.’’ When asked if Quebec is willing to use the so-called notwithstanding clause, which allows provinces to override the Constitution, she said, “We’re not there yet. “The notwithstanding clause is not part of the debate because there is no legal challenge so far,’’ Vallee added.
rise in the pace of inflation. The bank is also pointing to the substantial, persistent unknowns around geopolitical developments, as well as U.S.related fiscal and trade policies, like the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement. However, the bank said while its still-low interest rate of one
per cent will likely rise over time, the governing council will remain cautious when it comes to future increases. The central bank is also releasing updated projections that predict economic growth to moderate after a surprisingly powerful performance in recent quarters, as housing- and consumer-related contributions start to decline.
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Stats Canada shows country increasingly diverse JORDAN PRESS
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OTTAWA — Increasingly, the face of the average Canadian is anything but average. There was plenty of diversity on display in Wednesday’s deposit of Statistics Canada census data, including 250 different ethnic origins across the country, and hints of more to come: visible minorities could comprise fully one-third of Canadians by 2036 as immigration drives population growth not just in the cities, but across the country. The release marks just the latest — and second-to-last — in a year-long series of statistical snapshots of the Canadian condition, one that also heralded the return of data from the much-maligned long-form census for the first time in a decade.
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The census portrait began with a population boom out West and a commensurate spike in the number of households. Wednesday’s release showed a similar trend for two groups: the largest overall increase in the Indigenous population was in western Canada over the last decade, while the share of recent immigrants to the Prairies more than doubled over the last 15 years. “Immigrants are diffusing across the country,” said Michael Haan, a sociology professor at Western University in London, Ont. “What it’s forcing us to do, collectively, is
think about our entire nation as being composed of immigrants, rather than just major cities.” Nearly half of major metropolitan areas are comprised of visible minorities, noticeably Toronto and Vancouver, said Doug Norris, chief demographer at Environics Analytics. But the figures are also on the rise in places like Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg and Calgary, he added. “Places that people didn’t think were culturally diverse are becoming now culturally diverse.” Statistics Canada has been saying through the census that Canada
is becoming more diverse with the latest data dump showing that more immigrants are arriving from Africa than ever before, placing ahead of Europe for the first time. “The challenge is to make sure that they fully integrate into Canadian society. So there are challenges coming with this diversity as well,” said JeanPierre Corbet, assistant director of the social and aboriginal division at Statistics Canada. Statistics Canada has already documented a historically high number of seniors — a demographic soon to see everincreasing numbers of Indigenous people — as well as children staying at home longer, more generations than ever living under Canadian roofs, a moderate increase in income levels and the changing face of the
Dalhousie withdraws complaint HALIFAX — Dalhousie University is withdrawing a complaint against a student leader facing a backlash for online comments she made using profanity and criticizing “white fragility.” Arig al Shaibah, vice-provost of student affairs, says she was concerned with posts made by student Masuma Khan, which
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she says the university’s code of conduct may not place two core institutional values — freedom of speech and the prevention of demeaning and intimidating behaviour — in sufficient and proper context. In addition, al Shaibah said the case prompted the university to examine ways to
resolve the complaint outside of regular senate disciplinary process. She also says public conversations about the issue have become increasingly polarized, and in some instances, hateful, undermining the values of respect, inclusion and safety Dalhousie is seeking to foster. — The Canadian Press
working poor. Wednesday’s revelations included word that younger Canadians are opting less for home ownership, choosing instead the rental route as housing prices climb ever higher. Aboriginal children face a poverty rate of just over 30 per cent, compared to 17 per cent in the wider population, the census found. And more than 7.6 million Canadians identify as a visible minority, representing 22.3 per cent, just over one-fifth of the national population. That’s an almost fivefold increase from 1981, when visible minorities made up 4.7 per cent of the population. “What comes through is diversity across all characteristics,” said Norris, who spent three decades at Statistics Canada.
Diversity is no stranger to the Cree Nation of Chisasibi. According to the census, the small community on the eastern coast of James Bay has residents whose ethnic origins include the Caribbean, South America and Africa. The economic development officer for the band administration is from Sri Lanka and has been in the community for almost a decade. The community welcomes them all, but finding housing is becoming ever more difficult. Chief David Bobbish said there is a need for 400 more homes in the community to ease overcrowding. Government spending only helps build about six houses a year, Bobbish added, leaving many families packed into too-small homes — a common plight across Indigenous com-
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A Thompson Rivers University student is hosting a screening of Al Gore’s new film — along with a livestreamed question-and-answer period with the former U.S. vice-president and climate activist — after spending time with him at a conference this past summer.
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things to be learned, even though I’m wellversed in environmental climate change and activism. But the way he just embodies everything was just so very surreal.” McLean co-chaired the TRU Model UN and collaborated with Kamloops Code Blue to bring David Suzuki to town in February to talk about sustainability. In April, McLean hosted Maude Barlow, social activist and chair of the Council of Canadians, to discuss B.C. water. “After that, I got a random email saying, ‘Hey, there’s this
position available,’” McLean said. “Pretty much I got it because of nepotism. That’s pretty much how I got it. I’m not sure if it was David or Maude who did it. One of those people.” McLean was one of 10 assistants for Gore at the conference, which essentially trains citizens as climate change activists called Climate Reality Leaders. McLean completed the training, but also took notes and completed odd jobs as Gore’s assistant. At one point, she sat in on a roundtable interview session with the mayors of Bellevue, Seattle and other municipalities, along with the house state representative, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Gore, hammering out what each level of government can do. See MCLEAN, page 18
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A Thompson Rivers University student is hosting Al Gore’s new film — along with a live-streamed question-and-answer period with the former U.S. vice-president and climate activist — after spending time with him at a conference this past summer. Shawna-Rae McLean, a political science student and president of the TRUSU Political Science Club, joined Gore in Bellevue, Wash., in late June to promote the Climate Reality Project. Gore is founder of the organization, which aims to “catalyze a global solution to the climate crisis by making urgent action a necessity across every level of society.” “It was the greatest experience of my life,” McLean said. “It was five days of the vicepresident, as his assistant. It was very surreal. He’s such a compassionate, real human being. There was just such extraordinary OFFER ENDS OCTOBER 31ST
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She learned local levels can spur significant change. “For the biggest change to happen, it really has to be at the local level because you can wait for your politicians and your government to do something, but unless a municipality is actually committed to changing standards and the regulations within your city, you can’t emulate that at your level because everything starts out small and gets bigger,” she said. “It was really the bottom-up approach that he [Gore] emphasized.” As part of being trained as a Climate
Reality Leader, McLean had the opportunity to host the first screening at a Canadian university of Gore’s new film, An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power. It will be shown in the TRU Grand Hall on Thursday afternoon and provide an opportunity to hear Gore first-hand during a live-streamed
question-and-answer session. McLean hopes to spread Gore’s messages to the masses in light of a “very big hill to battle,” courtesy of U.S. President Donald Trump. She said it will be more difficult to bring climate issues to the forefront under Trump’s administration, making doing so increasingly important. “For me, personally, and Mr. Gore and I talked about this at great lengths, my two biggest things I want people to get from this is there is a literal climate catastrophe happening right now. This isn’t just like over there, in that town, in that country. “Right now, right here, in every city,
every home, we are facing a climate catastrophe and we see it everywhere,” McLean said. “And we need to do something because, honestly, shit’s about to get really, really bad for a bunch of people. And also, there’s so much hope because we can do something about it . . . We still have time.” Doors open at 1 p.m. in the Grand Hall at TRU. A slideshow presentation is at 1:15 p.m., followed by the film at 1:30 p.m. The question-andanswer-portion with Gore is at 3:45 p.m. and closing remarks follow. Tickets are free, but seats must be secured online at eventbrite. com.
KAMLOOPS AND CLIMATE CHANGE Asked if McLean discussed Kamloops with Gore, she noted “too many things” the River City could be doing to combat climate change. “First of all, we need to decide if we are the Tournament Capital or if we are an industrial city,” she said. “We really are at a juxtaposition right now.” Added to that, she said, the city should support local businesses over big box stores, invest in an airquality monitoring system and improve public transportation.
“Because we have such a spread-out city, to get on a bus and go somewhere is such a hassle for most people, so we are firstly and foremost cardependent in Kamloops,” McLean said. “And that is the biggest carbon footprint that we commit to here, so I think infrastructure and transportation are the biggest things.” Meanwhile, she applauded the city’s water restrictions, which have resulted in decreased consumption. — Jessica Wallace, KTW
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BC Hydro is offering customers instant rebates on select energy-efficient LED bulbs and lighting fixtures, which use at least 75 per cent less energy and can last up to 25 years. The Crown corporation notes lighting can account for 15 per cent of a household’s electricity use. The average family home has more than 35 light bulbs, more than half of which are inefficient incandescent or halogen bulbs. Until Oct. 27, BC Hydro is offering 15 per cent off select Energy Star LED bulbs and $5 off select Energy Star LED fixtures at participating retailers across the province, including Canadian Tire, London Drugs, Lowes, The Home Depot, RONA, Costco and
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The Kamloops United Church is hosting its fall fair on Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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There will be 16 vendors, including churchsponsored bake tables, recycled jewelry, an allthings-new table and handicraft material. Admission is free and there will be hourly draws for prizes. Tea or coffee and a muffin can be purchased for $3. The church is located at Fourth Avenue and St. Paul Street downtown.
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The Alzheimer Society is hosting a free workshop for brain health in November. Heads Up: An Introduction to Brain Health is on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the Alzheimer Resource Centre, 405235 First Ave. Running from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., the session
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Operation Christmas Child aims for 3,000 boxes ANNUAL SAMARITAN’S PURSE EVENT GATHERS ITEMS TO BE SENT TO CHILDREN IN NEED OVERSEAS ANDREA KLASSEN STAFF REPORTER andrea@kamloopsthisweek.com
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Operation Christmas Child Kamloops area co-ordinator Adam Kaufman is hoping about 3,000 filled boxes will find their way to the collection centre at Kamloops Alliance Church this year. Boxes for the Samaritan’s Purse project can be picked up now at various locations. National Collection Week is Nov. 13 to Nov. 19.
Red Nose seeking volunteers for season It’s not too early to start thinking about Christmas. That’s the message from Operation Red Nose, which is seeking volunteers for the holiday season. Now in its 21st year, the annual safe driver program will run between 8 p.m. and 3 a.m. on Nov. 24 and 25 and Dec 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 26, 28, 29, 30, and 31. After piloting Thursday service last year, the program will once again offer the additional day for the last three weeks of December. Operation Red Nose offers a drive home to motorists who don’t wish to be behind the wheel of their vehicle for any reason. The service is run by donation, with funds raised going to PacificSport. Last year, Kamloops’ Operation Red Nose program gave more rides than any other in the province and raised more than $30,000 for local amateur athletes. This year, organizers are hoping to
recruit 250 volunteers to serve as drivers, navigators, phone operators, dispatchers and escort drivers. Volunteers can commit to one shift or as many as 18 and are encouraged to team up with friends, family or coworkers. All shifts are about six hours long. To sign up, pick up a volunteer application form from the Tournament Capital Centre, ICBC Claim Centre (1251 Battle St.), Volunteer Kamloops (705 Seymour St.) or Desert Gardens Community Centre (540 Seymour St.) — or find it online at operationrednose.com. Volunteers require a police information check. Both documents must be dropped off at either the downtown or North Shore RCMP offices and picked up once results are in. For more information on volunteering, contact Red Nose co-ordinator Katie Klassen at 250-320-0650 or email kklassen@pacificsport.com.
Watching Riders for a cause Calling all Saskatchewan Roughrider fans — and anybody else looking to help a good cause. The Kamloops Stroke Recovery Branch is holding a fundraiser at Match Eatery and Public House in Cascades Casino this Friday. The evening will begin at 4 p.m. with a happy hour/ pre-game social, fol-
lowed by viewing at 6 p.m. of the Montreal Alouettes-Saskatchewan Roughriders game from the new Mosaic Stadium in Regina. Those attending are urged to wear
their team colours. Admission is a $5 donation to the Kamloops Stroke Recovery Branch. Tickets are available by email at bgv663@ shaw.ca. There will be door prizes, giveways, a silent auction, a 50/50 draw and music. Food and drink are not included in the $5 admission fee.
Volunteers with Kamloops’ Operation Christmas Child campaign are aiming big for this year’s donation to children in need. After sending about 1,500 shoeboxes of goodwill to children last year, logistics co-ordinator Indira Rempel said she hopes to ship 3,000 in 2017. “I’m very excited about this great opportunity to help children around the world,” Rempel said. “Shoeboxes, they transcend all barriers: language, culture, politics. And they bring hope to hurting children.” A guide to packing the boxes is available online at samaritanspurse.ca/pack-a-shoebox. Rempel recommends considering the age and gender of the child in question when selecting items. “They can pack a ‘wow’ item, like a toy, clothing, soap, games, colouring, school supplies, hygiene, those types of items,” she said. “Sometimes these children haven’t ever received a gift and these things will show them
that people do care for their plight and their situation.” This year, Samaritan’s Purse, the evangelical Christian aid organization that runs the program, will ship boxes to children in 12 countries, including Senegal, Ukraine and Sierra Leone. Boxes are now available for pickup at the BC Wildlife Park (9077 Dallas Dr.), Big Steel Box (1284 Salish Rd.), Dollar Tree (Northills Shopping Centre), Flight Centre (4101210 Summit Dr.), Gord’s Appliance and Mattress Centre (948 Tranquille Rd.), Habitat for Humanity (28-1425 Cariboo Pl.), Hub International Insurance (299 Third Ave.), Integra Tire (160 Leigh Rd. and 880 Notre Dame Dr. locations), Smith Chevrolet Cadillac (950 Notre Dame Dr.) and the Printing Place (552 Tranquille Rd). Boxes must be returned to the Kamloops Alliance Church, 200 Leigh Rd., between Nov. 13 and Nov. 19. Boxes will be accepted that week between noon and 3 p.m. Monday to Thursday and between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Friday to Sunday. From Kamloops, boxes will go to Calgary for a safety and suitability inspection before they are shipped overseas.
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has grown by a generous 7.6 centimetres, which translates into more interior legroom. The roofline is slightly lower, as are the seating positions, which according to Toyota means a lower centre of gravity. Passengers in those seats will enjoy one of the more stylish cabins in the segment with lots of leather and wood trim available with premium trim levels. But it’s the Camry’s sheetmetal that will likely garner the most interest. The grille, nosepiece and rear end have been more aggressively shaped, while the sloping rear glass has a more fastback appearance, not dissimilar to the Audi A7 Sportback. The net effect is a hunkered-down sedan with a sporting stance that just might lure younger buyers to scope out the brand. The Camry platform is 30 per cent stiffer than that of the previous generation. Toyota claims the new architecture adds a “fun driving experience that plays on all the senses.” That’s marketing jargon, but part of that improved sensory feeling includes a new 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine that produces
Camry’s four- and six-cylinder engines are new and have considerably more power. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard for both.
BY COMPARISON HONDA ACCORD: Base price estimated at $26,500; new models drop V-6 engine option; offers only turbocharged four-cylinders. HYUNDAI SONATA: Base price estimated at $27,000; 2018 sedan looks great, adds power and beats Camry for safety content. FORD FUSION: Base price estimated at $25,700; plenty of drivetrain choices, including I-4 and V-6 options, hybrids; all-wheel drive option.
203-206 horsepower (depending on the model) and 186 pound-feet of torque. That’s 25 to 28 more horsepower and 16 more pound-feet than
the previous 2.5. Optional is a 3.5litre V-6 with an output of 301 horses and 267 pound-feet, up from 2017’s 3.5 that was rated at 268/248.
For both engines, power is directed to the front wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. Note that, unlike most of the competition, both powerplants are naturally aspirated (non-turbocharged). They are also at the thrifty end of the fueleconomy scale, especially the four-cylinder that delivers a rating of 8.1 l/100 km in city, 5.7 on the highway and 6.9 combined. Want better?
The 2018 Camry Hybrid combines a 2.5-litre four-cylinder with a 118-horsepower electric motor to generate a net 208 horsepower. The base Hybrid LE uses lithium-ion battery technology and achieves 4.9 l/100 km in the city, 4.8 highway and 4.9 combined, which is way up from 2017’s 5.6/6.2/5.9 numbers. Interestingly, the better equipped SE and XLE Hybrid trims
are fitted with oldertechnology nickel-metal hydride batteries. Economy in those models takes about a 10 per cent hit in combined city/highway use when compared to the lithium-ion cells. The batteries are now located beneath the rear seat instead of the trunk, which means stowage volume matches non-hybrid versions, and the rear seatbacks can be folded forward. Pricing for the base Camry L — one of five gasoline-model trim levels — starts at $28,200 ($33,100 for the Hybrid LE), including destination charges. The L, LE and SE provide all the basics plus a number of active-safety technologies (same as the 2018 Honda Accord). The top-end XSE and XLE are loaded with premium content, including dual-zone climate control, heated and leather-trimmed seats and a JBL-brand audio system with navigation system. As the shift to utility vehicles shows no signs of abating, Toyota seems more determined to take them on by infusing plenty of styling, comfort, fuel efficiency and performance into its star sedan.
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onnor Zary took about one month to prove he belongs in the Western Hockey League. The 16-year-old forward from Saskatoon has three goals and four points in his last eight games and scored on a nifty deke in a shootout to help lift his Kamloops Blazers to their third victory of the season — a 3-2 win over the Chiefs in Spokane last Friday. “It becomes an issue when you keep a kid and he doesn’t have success,” Blazers’ assistant coach Mike Needham said. “Connor is having those early successes and he’s getting more confident.” Determining whether a 16-year-old player is ready for the WHL is an inexact science, but Blazers’ brass felt there was enough evidence to take a shot on Zary. “You’re not really sure, to be quite honest, until you see the kid in game situations,” Needham said. “Connor has been put into situations and flourished.” Zary never seemed to lack confidence. At the Blazers’ prospects camp in June, he dazzled under pressure in a shootout competition, rattling off about six straight goals with teammates and coaches watching. Needham took notice of how comfortable Zary looked playing with veterans during the Blue-White intrasquad game at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre on Aug. 30. “For me, I felt like in the rookie camp [on Aug. 25 and Aug. 26 at McArthur] I started slow and, as it got harder, I started to get better,” said Zary, a 5-foot-11, 170pound left-shot centre. “Once I got to exhibition, I felt like I was really fitting in and thought I had a good chance here.” Kyrell Sopotyk, who turns 16 on Nov. 10, did well enough to stick around for
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the 19-year-old forward who has two goals and five points in four games since returning from a head injury. The only 16-year-old player on the team (Zary is lacking a Blazers’ study buddy for Grade 11 curriculum at Valleyview secondary) is seeing power-play time and the occasional shift on the penalty kill. “He’s a 200-foot player already,” Needham said. “His coaching as a young kid was obviously very good. He just needs to add layers to his game. “He’s a stronger kid than he gives himself credit for. Take pucks to the net and make plays. I’d like to see that a little bit more on a consistent basis from him.” Background information on his family was shared with a smile. Zary’s father, Scott, is a police officer. He gets credit for some of Connor’s finesse, which was on full display when No. 18 raced the length of the ice, fooled three defenders and went to the backhand to score in a 4-1 win over hometown Prince George on Oct. 14. “Back when I was younger, he built me a sport court in the back yard,” Zary said. “He’d make me an outdoor rink every winter. He helped me a lot with my skills and,
just watching Hockey Night in Canada with him, I picked up things that the guys do in the big show.” Mom, Kathleen, is the Saskatoon Zoo Society’s program co-ordinator. The Kamloops forward’s only sibling, 18-yearold Treyton, is a first-year business student at the University of Saskatchewan. “My brother, he’s probably got all the smarts in the family,” Zary said with a laugh. It doesn’t take a business degree to know a franchise-worst 0-9 start wasn’t great for the Blazers’ coffers, but three wins in four games and blossoming players such as Zary to market are solid advertising pieces. Kamloops will play host to the Everett Silvertips on Friday, with game time set for 7 p.m. at Sandman Centre. The Tri-City Americans will be in town on Saturday. Game time is 7 p.m. “It was kind of crazy losing nine in a row, but it really helped having older guys still staying positive, knowing once we get that first win we’ll start going,” Zary said. “I’m always willing to do whatever the coach needs me to do, no matter what. We knew we had a lot more in us.”
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The Westsyde Blue Wave will be looking for a Kamloops sweep in B.C. Secondary Schools Football Association play on Friday at Hillside Stadium. Westsyde (1-1) will square off against the Valleyview Vikings in Okanagan AA Varsity division play, with kickoff slated for 5 p.m. The Blue Wave opened their campaign with a 59-0 loss to the Vernon Panthers on Oct. 6, but bounced back with a 32-14 triumph over the South Kamloops Titans on Oct. 13. Valleyview did not have enough players to field a team against Vernon on Oct. 13, so its season began with a 50-0 loss to the Clarence Fulton Maroons in Vernon on the weekend. Vernon (2-0) and Fulton (2-0) will clash on Friday with divi-
sion supremacy up for grabs. The top two teams in the division will qualify for the provincial playoffs. Westsyde must win on Friday and upset Fulton in Kamloops on Nov. 3 to keep its postseason hopes alive. The Panthers thumped the Titans 53-0 in Vernon on the weekend. Grade 10 standout Mike MacDonald continued his strong season for the Titans by making plays on offence and defence. South Kam (0-3) will play host to Handsworth secondary of North Vancouver in exhibition play at Hillside Stadium on Saturday. Game time is 2:30 p.m.
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A second-year field lacrosse program with Kamloops roots is catering to high-level athletes who may have postsecondary playing aspirations. “We started it to take Interior players to play at the highest level possible and create opportunities to take them to the States to be scouted for collegiate programs to receive full-ride scholarships,” said Martin Gardner, the Kamloops resident who co-founded Thompson Okanagan Selects (TOS). Gardner and co-founder Kari Gares, North Okanagan Minor Lacrosse Association president, started TOS last year with one under-18 team. The major stops on the schedule were the Calgary Field Day tournament, a tourney in San Francisco and the All Canada Lacrosse Games in Oshawa. “At the All Canada Games when we played Ontario West, there were 30 coaches and scouts taking notes on every player. It’s crazy,” Gardner said. “There is a huge amount of dollars and scholarships available to Canadian kids. TOS puts our athletes in front of them.” The program expanded in 2017 and includes U13, U15 and U18 teams, each of which will travel to Las Vegas
for the Blackjack Classic tournament in December, to California for the Adrenaline Challenge in January and back again to Oshawa for the All Canada Games in June. Of the 65-or-so players enrolled in the program, about one-third of them are from the Tournament Capital. Justin Bosher, head coach of the U15s, and Ken Hinds, head coach of the U13s, are both from Kamloops. The season runs opposite to the box lacrosse campaign and practices are held weekly in Vernon and Kelowna. Teams participate in exhibition games and tournaments such as the Delta Jamboree, which was held earlier this month. It is too late to try out for this season’s teams. Players who cracked the 2017-2018 rosters underwent rigorous evaluation this summer in Vernon. Evaluations for the 2018-2019 teams will be held next summer. Gardner said TOS is creating a newfound camaraderie among players and families in the Interior. “For years, these U18 clubs have battled and they hated each other. Now, they’re on the same team,” he said. “It’s exciting the culture this has created for the Interior.” For more information on TOS, go online to toslacrosse.com.
Three Kamloops Long Blades raced at the Oval International Speed Skating Competition in Calgary on the weekend. Martina Antifay skated personal-best times in three of her events and achieved a Canada Cup standard, which will allow her to compete on that circuit. Sylvie Lloyd recorded a personal-best time in the 3,000metre event. Meanwhile, seven members of the club travelled to the Lower Mainland for the Langley Interclub Meet. Rebecca Thomas recorded four personal-best times and met provincial championship qualifying standards for the 200m and 400m events. Keidis Corrigan, Meena Litt and Jared Roberts each had three personal-best times and Cameron Thomas set two personal-best times. The Long Blades are gearing up for the annual Classic Chill, which will be held Nov. 4 in Kamloops.
Cullen Cup champs
The Vancouver Island Raiders claimed the B.C. Football Conference (BCFC)
Tournament Capital Sports
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Kamloops Long Blades skater Keidis Corrigan makes a turn at the Langley Interclub Meet on the weekend.
championship on the weekend, winning the Cullen Cup with a 21-7 victory over the Westshore Rebels in Langford. Raiders’ punter Nic Hunchak was named BCFC special teams player of the week for his 41.2-yard average on 15 punts in terrible weather that included driving rain. The defending-champion Rebels headed into the game as favourites after topping league standings with a record of 9-1. The Raiders were 6-3-1. Vancouver Island, which now boasts eight BCFC titles, will travel to play the Saskatoon Hilltops in a Canadian Junior Football League semifinal tilt in Saskatoon on Sunday. The Kamloops Broncos
missed the BCFC playoffs with a record of 2-8.
Merkosky going to Hall
Glenn Merkosky will join the American Hockey League Hall of Fame in January as part of the class of 2018. Merkosky, who played minor hockey and two seasons of junior hockey in Kamloops, played 10 seasons in the AHL and finished with 325 goals, the 13th-most in league history. He is also among the AHL’s all-time playoff leaders with 39 goals (T-ninth), 51 assists (T-13th) and 90 points (T-ninth) in 107 games (13th). He won three Calder Cups.
THE KAMLOOPS RESTORE GRAND REOPENING! Friday October 27 and Saturday October 28
A BIG THANK YOU...
to our dedicated volunteers and donors. We couldn’t have done it without your support! Habitat for Humanity would like to thank the following companies and volunteer groups who made the ReStore renovations possible: • Best Buy • A & T Developments and their amazing team • TRU World • Home Depot of subcontractors • Fairfield Inn & • RBC Wealth Suites by Marriott Management • Cascades Casinos Kamloops
The ReStore is a donations center and we want to thank our major Gift in Kind donors: • City of Kamloops • Portfolio Interiors • Home Depot • A & T Developments • Princess Auto • Brentwood • Dulux Developments Ltd • Cloverdale Paint • Canadian Disaster • Kamloops Paint & Relief/United Way Wallpaper • Urban Barn • Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
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OWNING THE PODIUM With a 4-3 victory over Tri-City in the gold-medal game, the female midget A Kamloops Junior Blazers claimed the Pacific Coast Female Rep Hockey Classic title in Richmond on Sunday. Tallying points on the weekend for Kamloops were Natalie Knight (4G, 1A), Zoe Birkett (4G), Nicole Thomas (4G), Jaymie Mackenzie (1G, 3A), Makyla Cooke (3A), Amanda Thomas (2A), Emma Knight (1G), Rebekah Ferguson (1A), Amanda Martin (1A), Ellie Gartrell (1A) and Carsen Moffett (1A). Earning Game MVP awards were Birkett, Emma Knight, Nicole Thomas and Natalie Knight. Kimmy Davidson backstopped the Blazers.
Preds prevail
Will Davis-Arnold had three goals for the Predators in an 8-2 win over the Icehawks on Saturday at Brock Arena. Also notching points for the Preds were Jarrod Dumais (1G, 1A), Brandon Belley (1G, !A), Tiegane Petryshen (1G), Micah Brownlee (1G), Nathan To (1G), Conner Guenther (2A), Logan McLaughlin (1A), Aiden Dell (1A) and Keenan Smoch (1A). Recording points for the Icehawks were Damon Foidart (2G), Carter Noble (1A). Reid Zunti and Kiran Ramsay were the goaltenders.
Third place
The atom A1 Kamloops Junior Blazers won bronze at a tournament in Vernon on the weekend, downing the host team 6-1 in the
GHOST TRAIN
The female midget A Kamloops Junior Blazers celebrate victory in Richmond on the weekend. Kamloops won the Pacific Coast Female Rep Hockey Classic.
Kamloops Minor Hockey
BRIEFS bronze-medal game. Earning Heart and Hustle Awards were Nate MacPhee, Keegan Sanders, Riddick Feely and Sami Turunen. Alex Gould and Akillease Bodenham played well between the pipes. Kamloops will play host to a tournament from Nov. 10 to Nov. 12 at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre and Memorial Arena.
Super Cooper
Cooper McLeod had two goals for the peewee tier 2 Kamloops Junior Blazers in a 4-3 win over Salmon Arm in league play on the weekend. Also reaching the scoresheet were Cole Angstadt (1G, 1A), Wyatt Gowans (1G), Coen Carrigan (2A), Roman Wolynec (1A) and Markus Baron (1A). Luca Woehle picked up the victory between the pipes.
Perfect weekend
The bantam tier 3 Kamloops Junior Blazers posted a pair of
Ryan Finney of the peewee tier 3 Kamloops Blazers looks to move the puck against South Okanagan at Sandman Centre on the weekend.
wins in league play on the weekend, knocking off 100 Mile House 10-0 and Salmon Arm 6-2. Finding the scoresheet for Kamloops were Jacob Hufty (3G, 3A), Andrew Gemsa (3G, 2A), Parker Collins (3G, 1A), Ty Horner (2G, 1A), Matthew Newman (2G,
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1A), Mitchell Coxon (1G, 3A), Caleb Brackett (1G, 2A), Keiran Maloney (1G), Jake Poulsen (3A), Matthiew Coxon (2A), Jagger DeLaGorgendiere (2A), Owen Cupello (1A), Jack Poznikoff (1A). Ty Moffett and Gavin McLean each had a victory in net.
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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.
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Experienced Class 1 full-time / part-time drivers needed Drivers for California /Arizona runs. Excellent pay and benefits & bonuses. Email: bill@keywestexpress.ca 1-604-539-1700
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Experienced heavy duty truck mechanic needed for Langley based trucking company. Top wages and benefits offered. Email: bill@keywestexpress.ca or call: 1-604-539-1700
Help Wanted on Ranch Full-time employment on a large private family owned cattle ranch in BC’s Thompson/Nicola region. Mature single or couple preferred, good cowmanship and horse skills. Duties include range riding, calving, fencing, pasture management, winter feeding, general ranch duties. Must be able to operate feeding/farm equipment safely and efficiently, be mechanically inclined and self-motivated. Competitive salary, housing, utilities, transportation . Motivated, honest, hardworking, teamplayer. References required. Email: pikemountainranch@hotmail.com
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I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679
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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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For our Kamloops location. Ideally looking for individuals with a background in installation. Job entails installing televisions, audio set-up, satellite installation. Experience is an asset, Andre’s will train. Please drop off resumes to Andre’s 745 Notre Dame Dr. Attention Danielle or email careers@andres1.com
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• SENIOR PROJECT CONTROLLER • ADMINISTRATORS AND • BOOKKEEPERS to work in the North Thompson Valley For more information or forward resumes to careers@simpcw.com New York Fries is currently seeking a FULL TIME PERMANENT RESTAURANT MANAGER at its location in Aberdeen Mall, Kamloops. • Management Skills • 5 years experience in customer service • Flexible schedule • $18 per hour. Send resume to: nyf-kamloops@hotmail.com
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Duties and Responsibilities include: • Providing leadership, direction, and professional support to Council and other employees in the planning, financial management, development, budgeting and daily operations; • Ensuring the financial administration systems, policies, procedures, directions and internal controls are appropriately designed and operating effectively; • Coordinating the development, review and management of the AFN annual financial plan, budgets and reports, working closely with Council, Senior Administrative Officer and Managers; • Overseeing financial audits, managing the compilation and production of all information required and ensuring successful completion of the audit according to pre-determined standards and timetable; • Preparing and presenting financial reports to Council and to the Finance, Audit, and Investment Committee at their regularly scheduled meetings;
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We require a customer focused motivated team player. The successful candidate must have a driver’s licence in good standing, good health and able to handle the drive thru atmosphere, excellent telephone and computer skills. Must be detail oriented. Candidate required to have a minimum of two years as an Automotive Service Advisor, preferably in a dealership franchise with knowledge of manufacturer warranty. Preference also given to individual with mechanical aptitude. Candidate must be able to work a flexible 6 day/week schedule from 7:30 – 5:30 p.m. Please contact and send resume to:
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The Akisqnuk First Nation (AFN) is nestled in BC’s Columbia Valley, between Radium and Fairmont Hot Springs, adjacent to the town of Invermere. This four-season playground offers something for everyone with a small-town ambiance and excellent schools. Position Summary As the Senior Financial Officer, you will report directly to the Senior Administrative Officer and will be responsible for the overall financial management and reporting of the financial affairs of the AFN, managing the finance, accounting, payroll, benefits, and taxation operations, developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures, and providing overall guidance in financial aspects of the AFN including investments.
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More information can be found at: www.tcsinfo. ca/home-sharing.htm or please email jstevenson@tcsinfo.ca for further details.
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The Executive Assistant provides support to the Secretary Treasurer and effectively and efficiently handles the administrative duties and responsibilities of the Office of the Secretary Treasurer and the Board of Education in all areas pertaining to the Board’s corporate affairs, Board meeting agendas and meeting minutes. The Executive Assistant demonstrates sound judgment and tact in dealing with Trustees, staff and the general public on a variety of matters. Work is performed with limited direction and must be accurate and complete using established policies and procedures. The Executive Assistant must maintain a high degree of discretion and confidentiality while functioning in an environment where time sensitive issues and projects are addressed effectively. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Attend a variety of Board and Administrative meetings; attend agenda setting meetings, assemble and distribute agenda materials, record and prepare meeting minutes; maintain all Board records and finalize subsequent follow-up from meetings. • Create, compile, process and maintain correspondence, documents, reports, materials and forms; • Responsible for the Benefit Administration for all district employees; enroll, cancel, change all levels of benefits for district employees; • Maintain the District Policy & Regulation Manual; prepare updates for distribution and website; • Liaise with district management staff to coordinate projects and/or activities on behalf of the Secretary Treasurer or Board members. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Trustees, senior staff, employees, partner groups and the public. • Perform other related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: • Grade 12 graduation plus post-secondary education in administrative/business program at a recognized institution. Equivalent training/experience may be considered; • Minimum 5 years recent and relevant Executive Assistant experience; • Demonstrated exceptional minute taking, agenda preparation and time management skills; • Ability to identify and understand the sensitive and confidential nature of all types of materials and experience in establishing and maintaining records management systems; • Ability to effectively establish priorities and exercise considerable independent judgment and action in the performance of all duties and the ability to work under pressure in a wide variety of assignments with minimum supervision; • Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite and accurate keyboarding at 60 wpm.
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Obituaries & In Memoriam
Inspire. Perspire. Margaret Rose Horvath Barry Rasmus Pederse AnneMcElgunn Kennedy (nee Dohm) the Women’s Afternoon Auxiliary for RIH, eventually Jean Elizabeth November 23, 1945 ~ September 29, 2017
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Margaret Rose Horvath of Creston, Our dearest precious Anneherpassed away The family of Jean McElgunn, with much most sorrow, announces Barry Rasmus Pedersen born on July 3, 1953 Leaving her Brocklehurst home in 1996, shewas moved BC passed away peacefully passing on October 1, 2017 peacefully in Kamloops.at the Vancouver Hospice Society passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, out family to a new and development in Westsyde called in her sleep in Creston, BC on House surrounded with the love of her Jean was born in London, England on August 10, 1924, to parents the Dunes. MumOctober loved it there and despite spacewith his loving wife 19, 2017 in Hospice September 29, 2017. 2011 Lincoln Navigator Reginald and Olive (Robina) and Cook.best friends. limitations, onceLinda again had beautiful rose andadevoted songarden. Jesse by his side. Born like new. 106,000kms. Every summer, she had many pots full of colorful White, black leather interior, Margaret was born in Lethbridge, She is predeceased by her parents, her siblings, Russell, Eileen, She is survived by her mother Bernice Dohm in Cardston, Alberta, he was the son of the late 3rd seat. AWD, Navigation, that she loved to look at. She remained AB. She was educated in many Brenda and John. Also predeceased byPatrick her husband Douglas flowers sunroof. $33,800. and her son Davis, grandchildren Macy Rasmus and Wilda Pedersen. 1.800.321.1433 www.jointsinmotion.ca 250-374-4761 there until her passing. different schools both in BCFrancis and (Pat) McElgunn and byand her beloved Ann McElgunn. Henry, daughter sisters Mary-Lee Zurawell, Teresa AB, but she spent the majority of was loving, DohmMichael and Jeanette Predeceased bycan her be said She is survived by her children (Linda)Logan. McElgunn and What Heabout will out alsomum. be She greatly missed by his daughter her years in Radium, BC. Margaret from Auctions Auctions caring, generous, funny, intelligent and had a Barbaragraduated McElgunn, grandchildren Kirsten (Trevor) Christianson, father Dennis Dohm and sister Lorraine Dohm. Carrie, sisters Diane (Roy), Brenda (Randy) and the Royal Inland Hospital Brandy School (Anthony) of nursingVaresi in and great-grandchildren Paige, Riley and wonderfully wicked sense of dry British humour. brother Brian Kamloops in 1968. After graduation, was alwaysDebbie, there to lend an ear or a(Bunny) shoulderand many nieces and The infamily and friends would like toShe express Devin as she wellpracticed as various relatives England. to cry on. She was a great cook and the bestbypie as a Public Health Nurse. dog “Blue”. Predeceased his brother Carl. our sincere gratitude and on Mum grew up in war time London. As a young girl, she wasappreciation one maker ever. Ever the Englishwoman, she loved her tea. She was thetoexemplary care given to ourtheAnnie at the of manyand that cooking. were evacuated the countryside to escape Margaret enjoyed crafts, reading always a lady. Barry loved the great outdoors and his years of exp Hospice. You were all amazing. bombing Blitz of London. She and her family spent many evenings She enjoyed being a good friend to all those she ESTATE, ANTIQUES lent hand projects on the go at The family would likea to thankinallhis of great mum’smany wonderful neighbours in total darkness in an air raid shelter in their backyard. knew. were always there for her when she needed them, most & COLLECTABLES A Memorial Mass will take place on who Saturday, Property, where he spent the majority of his time At the age of 18, she joined the Wrens, Women’s Navyat recently and Dan. She skilled so muchwoodworker appreciated their SUNDAY, OCT 1 Margaret • 12:30isPM October 28, 2017 at Royal 11:00am GuardianEdna, Barbara He was also a very and built b predeceased byService. her parents Paul and Mum was stationed in various locals in England and friendship and help. Acting on the Instructions of the Executors, Dodds Will Auction Several Estates Plus Angels Catholic Church (West End), 1161 Margaret (nee Slotta) Horvath and brother Dennis picnic tables , benches, etc. He was an avid golfer a Other Consigned Items. spent the last year in Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka, helping the PARTIAL LIST INCLUDES: 11pc Dining Room Horvath. Suite, 3 Wardrobe’s, Corner Broughton St., Vancouver, BC. Parking is limited. Her departure was sudden and unexpected and we all miss her SheDesks, is survived by her brothers David mopping up operations of the headquarters for Britain’s Southeast rounds with Jesse and other family members. Cabinet, Drop Front Secretariats, Ornate Shelf Units, Mirrored Sideboards Tall & Short, to follow. and Paul all of LoganAsia Lake,command. BC, sister-in-law Drop Leaf Tables, Mirrored Dressers, Chest of Drawers, Sets of(Kathy), Chairs, Upholstered In contrast toReception the dark years of the war, this posting terribly. Her family was there until the end. You never know what Chaise Lounge, Settees, Games Table, Upholstered Chairs, Marble Washstand, so makeand sure Celebration to hug your dear daily andwill be Dorothy of Top High River, AB and numerous was much morenieces pleasant. There was a huge sense of relief that the tomorrow will bring A Service of ones Barry’s Life Grandfather Clock, Mantle & Hanging Clocks, Gramophone, Juke Box’s, Wood Cased Condolences may be sent to Mary-Lee Zurawell, tell them you love them. She &will be war missed her many, had by ended and people were able to relax and enjoy normal Radios, Violins, Accordions, Telephones, Chain,and Crystal,nephews. Dolls, Framed Paintings October 28, 2017 at 11:00 am in the Schoening Fu #302 - 1060 Alberni St., Vancouver, BCThere V6E 4K2 Prints, Lamps, Trunks, Toys, Tools, Signage, Books, Small Occ Tables,dear Mirrors,friends Desks, in BC lives many, very andagain. Alberta. will be no service,Street, however, there will be a memorial Seymour Kamloops. Rocking Chairs, Cedar Chests, Foot Stools, Hall Stand, Crockery, Pump Organ, Beatty or to marcelgreg@hotmail.com. celebration of her life in the Spring of Copper Tub Washer, Bottles, Sewing Machines, Sterling Silver, Fire Chief Peddle Car, Jean came to Canada to rejoin her future husband Pat in 1946. She A Celebration Area Carpets, Primitive Tools, Collection of Oil Lamps, Plus Much More. of Life and Tea was held at Creston 2018, mum’s favorite season, be cremation has taken pla crossed the Atlantic Ocean by anddonations travelled across In keeping withdate his to wishes, In ship lieu to of Halifax flowers, may be announced. made to and District Community 312 19 Ave N, Large Cased Set | Birks Sterling Silver Flatware + + Complex, Canada to Kamloops by train, leaving all of her family behind. the Vancouver Hospice Society, 4615 Granville in the Kootenay 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm in Gold & Diamond Rings, Earrings, Emerald TennisRoom from For a time, she helped Pat with the work at a fishing camp at You will always befriends in our hearts Should desire, donations to Kamloops Hosp Bracelet, Cartier Watch with local Appraisals St., Vancouver, BC V6H 3M1. Creston, BC. as high Peterhope Lake that Pat had purchased. Eventually, Jean obtained mum, we miss youmemory and lovewould you. be greatly appreciated. as $4,99500, Mens & Ladies Watches, Pendants, Chains, Barry’s employment in Kamloops at the Royalite Refinery in Brocklehurst Pocket Watches, Coins & Bills and Much More! Memorial Contributions can be made to PAWS, Anne’s cremains will be laid to rest at aDrake laterCremation and Funeral Services which then became BA Oil and finally Gulf. In all, she worked at Condolences may be expressed a 2805 Wynndel are VIEWING: SAT., SEPT 30, 9:00 AMLower TO 5:00 PM Rd. Creston, BC V0B 1G8. date in the family plot at Pleasant Cemetery in in charge of arrangements. the refinery for 23 years, taking early retirement at age 59. She made SUN., OCT 1, 9:00 AM TO SALE TIME www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Kamloops. Condolences may be sent online many lifelong friends. Funeral Arrangments Dodds Auction • 3311 28th Ave., Vernon have been entrusted to to DrakeCremation.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-545-3259 • 1-866-545-3259 G.F. Oliver Funeral Chapel of retirement, Creston BC.mum was able to spend more time gardening. She After 250-374-1454 Subject to additions and deletions especially loved her roses. She also volunteered for many years for View photos online at www.doddsauction.com
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Obituaries & In Memoriam Margaret Rose Horvath November 23, 1945 ~ September 29, 2017
Margaret Rose Horvath of Creston, BC passed away peacefully in her sleep in Creston, BC on September 29, 2017.
Our dearest most precious Anne passed away peacefully at the Vancouver Hospice Society House surrounded with the love of her family and best friends.
Margaret was born in Lethbridge, AB. She was educated in many different schools both in BC and AB, but she spent the majority of her years in Radium, BC. Margaret graduated from the Royal Inland Hospital School of nursing in Kamloops in 1968. After graduation, she practiced as a Public Health Nurse.
She is survived by her mother Bernice Dohm and her son Patrick Davis, grandchildren Macy and Henry, sisters Mary-Lee Zurawell, Teresa Dohm and Jeanette Logan. Predeceased by her father Dennis Dohm and sister Lorraine Dohm.
Margaret enjoyed crafts, reading and cooking. She enjoyed being a good friend to all those she knew. Margaret is predeceased by her parents Paul and Margaret (nee Slotta) Horvath and brother Dennis Horvath. She is survived by her brothers David and Paul (Kathy), all of Logan Lake, BC, sister-in-law Dorothy of High River, AB and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be missed by her many, many, very dear friends in BC and Alberta. A Celebration of Life and Tea was held at Creston and District Community Complex, 312 19 Ave N, in the Kootenay Room from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm in Creston, BC. Memorial Contributions can be made to PAWS, 2805 Lower Wynndel Rd. Creston, BC V0B 1G8. Funeral Arrangments have been entrusted to G.F. Oliver Funeral Chapel of Creston BC.
Barry Rasmus Pedersen
Anne Kennedy (nee Dohm)
The family and friends would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation on the exemplary care given to our Annie at the Hospice. You were all amazing. A Memorial Mass will take place on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 11:00am at Guardian Angels Catholic Church (West End), 1161 Broughton St., Vancouver, BC. Parking is limited. Reception to follow. Condolences may be sent to Mary-Lee Zurawell, #302 - 1060 Alberni St., Vancouver, BC V6E 4K2 or to marcelgreg@hotmail.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Vancouver Hospice Society, 4615 Granville St., Vancouver, BC V6H 3M1. Anne’s cremains will be laid to rest at a later date in the family plot at Pleasant Cemetery in Kamloops.
July 3, 1953 - October 19, 2017
Barry Rasmus Pedersen was born on July 3, 1953 and passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, October 19, 2017 in Hospice with his loving wife Linda and devoted son Jesse by his side. Born in Cardston, Alberta, he was the son of the late Rasmus and Wilda Pedersen. He will also be greatly missed by his daughter Carrie, sisters Diane (Roy), Brenda (Randy) and Debbie, brother Brian (Bunny) and many nieces and nephews and his dog “Blue”. Predeceased by his brother Carl. Barry loved the great outdoors and his years of experience in forestry lent a hand in his great many projects on the go at the Shuswap Lake Property, where he spent the majority of his time towards the end. He was also a very skilled woodworker and built beautifully finished picnic tables , benches, etc. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed many rounds with Jesse and other family members. A Service and Celebration of Barry’s Life will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 11:00 am in the Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street, Kamloops. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Should friends desire, donations to Kamloops Hospice Association in Barry’s memory would be greatly appreciated. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454
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Clifford Jim Welsh July 6, 1945 – October 13, 2017
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August 7,1921 - October 13, 2017
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cliff Welsh, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and friend on October 13, 2017 at the age of 72.
Dave passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 96.
He will be dearly missed by his family, daughter Liana (Greg) Jones, daughter Christine (Dennis) Haupt and grandchildren Kassidy, Tye, Chace and Kenedi who were the twinkle in his eye.
Born near San Clara, Manitoba he was the last of ten children. He learned carpentry at a very young age and worked until joining the Navy for 5 years in 1941. After his discharge, he worked as a carpenter until retirement. (He also worked at the Government Liquor Store in Victoria for 10 years)
Cliff is predeceased by his wife Nora, mother Lucyan and father Keefer. He is survived by his loving siblings Edna (Sim), Beverly (Lloyd) and Wayne (Virginia), not to forget his many other family members, friends and his one very special buddy Boots. Born and raised near Lorenzo, Saskatchewan the second of four children, Cliff spent his youth roaming the farmlands in his beautiful home province. In 1960, Cliff moved to Nelson, BC with his family, they didn’t stay long before they moved to Surrey and finally to Prince George where he would eventually meet Nora his wife of 50 years and start his family. Cliff and Nora moved to Kamloops in 1979 where he would stay for the remainder of his life. Cliff or G-Pa as his grandchildren referred to him as will be especially remembered for his superb humor, quick wit and exceptional storytelling ability. Throughout Cliff’s life he enjoyed, camping and fishing trips, game playing and most of all good times with family and friends. A Celebration of Life for Cliff will take place at 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 28, 2017 in the Dogwood room at the Cottonwood Community Center, 750 Cottonwood Ave, Kamloops, BC. Please bring any fond memories or stories about Cliff that you would like to share. A Toast to Cliff will take place at the Moose Lodge across the hall afterwards. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454
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In Loving Memory of Rusty Thompson 1972 - 2009
He was involved in the Metis movement from 1977. He spent many years working with the staff / dear friends at the Lii Michif Otipemisiwak family and community services in Kamloops. He was a going concern and was a happy guy with a positive outlook on life. He always had a smile for everyone. He loved walking to the mall up to 3 times a day and lived on his own until breaking his hip about 5 months ago. He loved to entertain and play music. He played his fiddle right to the end. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters Deanna Modeste, Anita Barron, Monica Barron, grandson David Barron, granddaughters Sherri, Natalee, great-grandchildren Jake, Nolan, Raven and nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his wife Esther and his long time companion Millie Jones. Special thanks to all the doctors, nurses and other staff at Royal Inland Hospital and Ponderosa for the great care in Dave’s last few months of life. No Service or flowers by request.
I feel so alone, We had so much fun. You, Mom and I had so much fun and I am so empty. You were my best friend, My little brother
Miss You Rusty Love Rob
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Obituaries & In Memoriam In Loving Memory of Don Davidson
December 9, 1957 October 21, 2016
Olga Lockhart Olga Lockhart of Kamloops, BC passed away on October 15, 2017 at 79 years of age due to ongoing health issues.
Daniel Baranowski
Dance
December 4, 1943 - October 16, 2017
Dan passed away after a very short battle with cancer.
She is survived by her loving children Rodney Lockhart and Maureen Webber, grandchild Cody Andrykew and many nieces, nephews, friends and acquaintances. Olga was predeceased by her husband Allan Lockhart on January 2011 and her son Michael Lockhart July 2001.
One year has passed since you slipped away. We have missed you every day. Your wings were ready, our hearts were not. Sadly missed by your family, Linda, Matt, Stephen, Chelsey. Kylee, Damien, Ryker, Dale, Mike, and Penni and your many friends.
Our lives go on without but nothing is the same.
Olga was born in Nelson, BC on March 10, 1938. She married Allan Lockhart on July 3, 1958. They moved to Kamloops, BC in October 1970 and Olga was still living in that same residence when she passed away. Her hobbies included doing crossword puzzles, reading and shopping. She was a very strong willed woman and determined when she set her mind to something. May she now rest in peace. As per the request of Olga Lockhart there will be no formal service. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324 Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca
John Foster Elliot
April 14, 1949 – September 5, 2017
Edward Winston Dance November 28, 1941 – October 23, 2001
Caroline Marie Dance Skretka June 9, 1944 – October 27, 2012
Words cannot express the emptiness of losing you!
He was born in Emo, Ontario. He served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1961 - 1964. In 1965, he moved to Atikokan, Ontario where he met his wife Iris (Olchowecki). In 1981, the family moved to Logan Lake, BC where he was employed by Highland Valley Copper until his retirement. He was predeceased by his infant son Danny, his parents Michael and Pauline, sisters Mary, Olga, Nettie, Stella, Annie, Polly, Irene and brothers Mike and John. He is survived by his wife Iris, children Douglas (Calgary), Michelle (Calgary) and Patrick along with his grandson Benji (Cranbrook). He is also survived by his sister Julie (Thunder Bay) and brother Bill (Emo) as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
We are so Blessed because you taught us the meaning of True Love, Courage, Strength and Compassion! We Miss You Always And Will Love You Forever
A very special thank you to Jack and Ev Olchowecki and our daughter Michelle for being there for the both of us throughout his struggle.
With Love
Melody, Wyatt, Jack and Emily, Laurel, Troy, Dylan and McKenna, Cristina, Kyle and Shannon
Cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral by request.
Frank Robert Black 1934 - 2017
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Foster Elliot on September 5, 2017 after a short illness.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Frank Robert Black of Kamloops, BC on October 11, 2017.
He is survived by his partner of nine years Trudy Falk, his son Chris (Katie), stepdaughter Krysta (Kevin) and stepson Rich (Danielle) of Kamloops, his sister Susan (Bob) of Kelowna, Mary of Squamish, four grandchildren Wyatt, Lily, Aiden, Elizabeth and many nieces and nephews. Also the mother of his son Bonnie of Delta.
Frank was born in Vancouver on July 26, 1934.
He was born in Vancouver, BC on April 14, 1949 the son of the late William (Bill) Elliot and Margurite Elliot. He was predeceased by his brother David Elliot. John was loved by many and had friends across the globe from his travels to Europe and time lived in Great Britain. Once he returned to Canada he followed his passions in life and fulfilled dreams of being a pub owner, a volunteer auxiliary RCMP member and most importantly a father. He was a man of vibrancy and happiness. He found joy in the outdoors, in his youth with skiing, boating and fishing, camping and social gatherings. As he grew older, he enjoyed being an active member of the Moose Lodge 1552, the Anavets 290 and he had many friends at the Dirty Jersey Pub. There his quick wit and laughter will be dearly missed. A Celebration of Life in John’s honour will be held at a later date in Kamloops, BC. In the Spring of 2018 we will forward more details close to the date. Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com (250) 377-8225
He is pre-deceased by his wife Margaret Anne (1995). Will be lovingly remembered by his daughters Heather Black, Linda Black and Theresa Campbell (Todd). Frank also cherished his time with his five grandchildren Christina Johnson (Aaron), Michael Black, Trevor Black, Traimin Campbell and Taryn Campbell. Blessed with his two great-grandchildren Dean Johnson and Kyle Johnson all whom he loved unconditionally. Family and friends would also say, his other love was for Copenhagen long cut, White spot eggs benny, Mountain Dew, ice cream, Dad’s cookies, hockey games and historical documentaries. Thank you to the dedicated Doctors and Nurses at Royal Inland Hospital with his care and comfort during this difficult time, the hospital social workers for assistance with the comfort for the family, Drake’s Funeral Home with their gentle assistance with the family during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the John Howard Society in his name. Celebration of Life will be held in the Shuswap 2018. “Remember me with laughter, if you only remember me with tears then don’t remember me at all.” Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com (250) 377-8225
Hans T. Hanson Hans T. Hanson of Kamloops, BC passed away on October 3, 2017 at the age of 88. Hans was born on April 5, 1929 in Vancouver to parents Leonard and Tora but spent much of his formative years in Greenwood, BC. His ready smile and infectious chuckle routinely brightened everyone’s day. Hans is lovingly remembered by step-daughter Lennie McLaren-Priede (Chris), grandsons Eli and Kalan, dear friend Jennifer Keim and the rest of the Milobar family. Friends wishing to gather and remember Hans are invited to attend Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St. on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.
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