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Almost 2,000 visits to supervised drug use RV JESSICA WALLACE

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Interior Health’s supervised drug use RV parks at an overdose prevention site at the Crossroads Inn, at Seymour Street and Sixth Avenue in downtown Kamloops.

Interior Health is apologizing and reiterating a commitment to communicate with others about the supervised drug use RV in Kamloops following frustration voiced at Monday’s co-ordinated enforcement task force meeting. “We’re really sorry to hear that there are concerns. We’ve had a lot of meetings with community partners to make sure they’ve got the most up-to-date information . . . .” said Rae Samson, IH administrator for quality practise and substance use services. “We wanted to convey that we’re very committed to working with stakeholders and the partners. We want to make sure we’re going to stay very engaged.” Samson said she was to meet Tuesday afternoon with North Shore Business Improvement Association executive director Steven Puhallo, who expressed concern about not getting information from IH about how often the RV is being visited and what it is doing to address concerns of businesses in the Tranquille Market area, where it parks. “We’ll figure out a strategy to respond,” she said. As for the updated stats, Samson said IH agreed to report mobile unit usage information as part of the communication action team (CAT), which addresses social issues alongside the city, RCMP, non-profits and other partners.

BY THE NUMBERS July to end of September statistics: • Visits to the RV sites: 1,882 • Contacts through outreach: 2,815 • Used substances at site: 119 • Nursing services provided: 130 • Client visits where harm reduction supplies given out: 3,794 • Naloxone kits distributed: 1,009 • Referrals to opioid agonist therapy, such as methadone or Suboxone: 76 • Referrals to other services: 468 • Overdoses treated and reversed: 21 September statistics: • Visits to the RV sites: 445 • Contacts through outreach: 1,138 • Used substances at site: 43 • Nursing services provided: 34 • Client visits where harm reduction supplies given out: 1,051 • Naloxone kits distributed: 357 • Referrals to opioid agonist therapy, such as methadone or Suboxone: 26 • Referrals to other services: 152 • Overdose treated and reversed: 1 July 24 marked the last time the CAT committee met and its next meeting is set for Monday, Nov. 6. “With the fires over the summer, there was a bit of a gap in the meetings,” Samson said. On Monday, ASK Wellness director Bob Hughes said Interior Health should be at the

table during the monthly coordinated enforcement meetings and Mayor Ken Christian said he would press the issue of having a medical health officer sit in. While invited to attend as a guest, Samson said IH has never before been asked to be a regular participant. “We’re working towards having a seat at the co-ordinated enforcement meetings,” she said. Samson said IH will work out an agreement to also provide information to agencies between meetings. Meanwhile, almost 2,000 visits have been made to the RV, which stops at the Crossroads downtown and at ASK Wellness on the North Shore, from the time it hit the road in July to the end of September. In addition, more than 1,000 Naloxone kits have been distributed, 76 people have been referred to be prescribed methadone or Suboxone (in place of opioids) and 21 overdoses have been treated. Asked to provide context for those numbers, Samson said there is no baseline because the service is new. Kamloops and Kelowna were approved for the first supervised injection sites in B.C. outside of Insite, which is located in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. “We’re very pleased with the uptake so far,” Samson said, noting in particular people who have been referred for other services.

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Kamloops’ ratepayers will likely pay less for curbside recycling collection in 2018. In a presentation to council Tuesday, streets and environmental services manager Glen Farrow suggested rates could drop as much as 75 per cent, to $12 from $50 annually. A full plan will come to council before it sets utility rates for next year, which must happen by early December. Earlier this year, the city entered into an agreement with Recycle B.C., an organization charged with keeping printed paper and packaging materials out of landfills on behalf of their manufacturers. Under the deal, the city essentially acts as a recycling pickup contractor for Recycle B.C. and is paid more than $1 million per year for the work. Farrow told council the city cannot tax for a service it is also being paid for and must find another use for the money or return it to residents.

In addition to lowering rates, councillors also looked at a number of options for spending the cash that aimed to correct criticisms aimed at the program, which controversially removed glass containers from the list of materials accepted curbside. That included setting up a new downtown depot to take glass, soft plastics and Styrofoam (about $150,000 a year), adding another curbside bin to collect glass ($350,000 annually) or setting up curbside collection service for food waste. The latter is estimated to cost about $800,000 per year to operate, but Farrow said the service likely has some significant capital costs — estimated at $3 million. It would require 26,000 new bins and would need a specialized composting program to control smells and deter rats. “I want to give back the money. It’s not our money, let’s give it back now,” Coun. Tina Lange told council. But she also suggested staff look at different models for organic waste disposal, such

as neighbourhood composting facilities with smaller machines, similar to equipment used by Thompson Rivers University’s culinary arts program. Coun. Dieter Dudy suggested the city put the $800,000 a year it had budgeted to spend on recycling sorting — a cost now covered by Recycle B.C. — toward planning for organics collection. He also backed the idea of a decentralized composting system. But Coun. Pat Wallace said she sees problems arising from both an organics collection system and returning money. Wallace said until the city has a better idea of the costs of an organics program, which won’t come until 2019’s budget cycle, it shouldn’t start lowering rates that might need to rise in a year. Wallace is also skeptical residents will use an organic pickup system responsibly. “We’ve got bears today getting into garbage because people don’t respect the rules,” she said. “I would be terrified we could set up our own zoo.”

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Organizers of Stuart Wood shelter anticipate busy nights as temperatures continue to drop ANDREA KLASSEN STAFF REPORTER andrea@kamloopsthisweek.com

The former Stuart Wood elementary hadn’t yet made the full transformation to winter homeless shelter, but Christa Mullaly was already thinking about ways to expand the program. At an open house Monday, two days before the school’s gym would host its first overnight guests, the executive director for the Canadian Mental Health Association was expecting to see the space well-used immediately. “I was here setting things up and I already had some folks come by and say, ‘Are you guys opening tonight?” she said. “It’s starting to get really cold out and I think by Wednesday folks will be ready to come inside.” The former elementary school in the heritage brick building on Third Avenue between St. Paul and Battle streets downtown is open to people in need of a warm place to stay every day from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. until March 31. “We do a hot meal in the eve-

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Mats are set up as beds on the floor of the gymnasium of the former Stuart Wood elementary, which is slated to welcome its first guests next week.

ning. Folks can hang out, play cards, visit,” Mullaly said The gym has room for up to 50 mats — Mullaly is expecting to use all of them, with possible demand for more — and a small room in the hallway behind the gym will offer sleeping space for snorers or someone in need of a more secluded sleeping setup. CHMA staff will also have

access to Stuart Wood’s office to store belongings and to a space converted into a laundry room, where staff can wash items for guests who have spent the day in bad weather. “It people are wet, they’re cold. And if they’ve been trudging through snow, then oftentimes they’re coming in with wet pants,” Mullaly said.

Donations of warm, comfortable clothing are being accepted for participants to wear while waiting on their laundry. The shelter is also in need of more bedding and gently used towels. A portable shower and washroom unit is expected to arrive Thursday and will be located where the school’s portable classroom one stood. The school’s annex will be used to store belongings such as bicycles and shopping carts overnight. There’s another new service available this year. As participants have breakfast and coffee at about 6 a.m., Mullaly said CMHA will extend offers of case management, a service not typically found at cold weather programs. “Our hope is we’re able to casemanage some of these folks into different situations — into housing, be it temporary or permanent, supportive or market,” she said. “We want to help people get on income assistance, we want to help people get their PWD (persons with disabilities) applications filled out and make sure they’ve

got a bank account and ID and all those things that oftentimes we take for granted as part of doing business.” The shelter will close each morning at 7 a.m. — an hour earlier than originally planned — which Mullaly said will hopefully cut down on neighbourhood concerns around the shelter. She said those staying at the shelter will likely have moved on to other areas of the city before the Stuart Wood property becomes a pickup spot for students taking the bus to Beattie elementary. Mullaly said shelter staff and city bylaw officers will also be watching to ensure the schoolyard doesn’t become a neighbourhood nuisance during the day. But she isn’t expecting shelter users to stick around the area, particularly as temperatures drop. “There’s nothing to hang around for,” she said, suggesting many people will head toward New Life Community Kamloops on West Victoria Street, which opens at 8 a.m. and offers a warm place to stay during the day.

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An airport hotel, a cannabisgrowing centre and a solar farm are all on the list of potential developments as Kamloops Airport Ltd. looks to develop vacant lands at Fulton Field. Heather McCarley, the airport’s managing director, outlined a list of options the company is considering for various parcels of land on the property, which it plans to narrow down with the help of a developer it will hire. Both the cannabis operation and solar farm are being considered for a 15-acre piece of agricultural land near the river, McCarley said. The airport has already been approached by an interested party for the solar farm, which could generate one megawatt of

power. (While land is available to generate more power, BC Hydro programs now only accommodate farms of that size.) The farm would join six other projects of its type at airports in North America. In Canada, similar solar projects are in place in Thunder Bay and Windsor. McCarley said the solar project would not require the city to service the land, which has no utility lines, and could potentially lower the operating cost of the airport if it uses the power generated. Because the land is agricultural, an application to the Agricultural Land Commission is required. “Though with the support of the society and the city, there are no obvious barriers to this approval,” McCarley said. The airport is also looking at adding more attractions to its

float plane dock, which it is in the process of replacing, and is considering a riverfront restaurant and gas bar, which McCarley said could also become beacons for locals. Other considerations for the area include an aviation museum and a plane-spotting community park. On the north side of the airport property, the company has a long list of ideas, including a business park with office and light industrial space, a shopping centre, a gas bar, an airport hotel and an aerospace training campus for BCIT, Thompson Rivers University or another post-secondary institute. McCarley said all plans are in the early stages, but she hopes to work with the city on the development to ensure it doesn’t contradict plans for city-owned land to the east of Fulton field.

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The British Columbia government is aiming to take big money out of municipal politics with legislation that bans corporate and union donations and limits donations by individuals to $1,200. Municipal Affairs Minister Selina Robinson said the campaign finance reforms follow similar changes to the government’s Election Act amendments introduced last month for provincial political parties. She said the campaign finance reforms introduced Monday are expected to be passed by the legislature this year and will be in effect for municipal elections next fall. Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian said the provincial government should have made donations to municipal candidates tax deductible, as are donations at higher levels of government. “When you donate to a mayor or councillor’s campaign, you don’t get the same kind of incentive or remuneration, so it makes it more difficult,” he said. Christian said he is concerned the switch to only personal donations without increased incentives for donors will mean the more financially secure have a much larger advantage. “If you’re going to run for mayor of Kamloops, you probably need to look at somewhere in and around $30,000 to

$40,000,” he said. “That’s been the norm. What I don’t want to see is only people who can afford to write that kind of a cheque run for mayor.” Christian doesn’t believe having union or corporate money in Kamloops’ elections has created any harm. “I haven’t in my experience in nine elections seen any untoward contributions that influenced the decisions of anyone,” he said. Coun. Denis Walsh, the lone candidate of the nine elected in the last civic general election (2014) who did not receive corporate donations, said it’s about time financing rules changed. “People should individually contribute to who they support to be their voice on council,” he said. “I don’t think corporations have any business participating in the election. They don’t have a vote, so they shouldn’t be participating and donating and manipulating the vote through those dollars.” Walsh believes the personal donation limit of $1,200 is too high, suggesting a cap of about $500 would be closer to what an average person might be able to afford. Union of B.C. Municipalities president Wendy Booth said her organization supports the changes because they bring fair-

ness to campaigns and make running for local office more accessible. Robinson said the proposed legislation also bans out of province contributions to local elections. The proposed provincial campaign finance reform legislation has sparked an outcry from the Opposition Liberals for its plans to offer political parties about $30 million over five years in public funds to help transition out of the former system. Contributions for the election campaign of a candidate or elector organization will be limited to $1,200 per donor per year. One donor’s total contributions to the election campaign for an elector organization and all of its endorsed candidates cannot exceed this amount. The NDP government is maintaining local election expense limits passed in 2016, when the B.C. Liberals were in power, at $10,000 for mayoral candidates and $5,000 for other candidates in communities with fewer than 10,000 people. For communities with more than 10,000 people, such as Kamloops, expense limits are to be calculated on a per capita formula. Meanwhile, third-party advertisers in communities with more than 15,000 people, such as Kamloops, will be limited to spending five per cent of the mayoral candidate (or candidate) expense limit in the election area. — with files from The Canadian Press

DELVING INTO 2014 DONATIONS KTW looked back at the 2014 civic election to see what the nine elected to Kamloops council received in donations. All but Denis Walsh received donations from corporations. Dieter Dudy and Marg Spina were the only elected candidates to receive donations from trade unions. Arjun Singh, Donovan Cavers, Walsh and Spina donated to their respective campaigns an amount that exceeds the new individual donor limit set in place for next year’s civic election. • Peter Milobar was elected mayor in the last general civic election, in 2014, with 17,006 votes. He received $37,000 in donations, $29,000 of which came from corporations. • Ken Christian topped the polls among councillors in 2014, with 12,473 votes. He received $4,000 in donations, $2,900 of which came from corporations. Christian donated $800 to his own campaign. • Arjun Singh was second among councillors, with 10,939 votes. He received $13,500 in donations, $5,600 of which came from corporations. Singh donated $3,700 to his own campaign. • Dieter Dudy was third among councillors, with 10,399 votes. He received $16,700 in donations, $450 of

which came from corporations and $500 of which came from trade unions. The bulk of Dudy’s donations came in the form of a $15,000 donation from Richard Antoniak. • Donovan Cavers was fourth among councillors, with 8,957 votes. He received $17,400 in donations, $1,100 of which came from corporations. Cavers donated $9,500 to his own campaign. • Denis Walsh was fifth among councillors, with 8,549 votes. He received $3,300 in donations, none of which came from corporations or trade unions. Walsh donated $2,800 to his own campaign. • Marg Spina was sixth among councillors, with 8,380 votes. She received $8,300 in donations, $3,800 of which came from corporations and $500 of which came from trade unions. Spina donated $3,300 to her own campaign. • Tina Lange was seventh among councillors, with 8,347 votes. She received $2,200 in donations, all of which came from corporations. • Pat Wallace was eighth among councillors, with 7,483 votes. She received $7,400 in donations, $5,750 of which came from corporations. Wallace donated $500 to her own campaign.

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City Mounties troubled by spike in violent crime ANDREA KLASSEN

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Kamloops’ top cop said he is alarmed by an increase in violent episodes in the city, following a pair of high-profile incidents last week. “The overall trends are going down, but what we’re seeing is the major incidences of violence is increasing, and that’s alarming to us,” said Supt. Brad Mueller. Last week saw a Monday shooting at a home on Nelson Avenue, which sent two people to hospital. Friday brought a 17-hour standoff at the G&M trailer park, after police responding to a domestic violence complaint were shot at by a fleeing suspect. Statistics released at a city police committee meeting show offences were up just over two per cent between July 1 and Sept. 30, with offences filed as “other criminal code violations” — which includes

vagrancy and nuisance calls — up 38 per cent, from 828 files this time last year to 1,139 in 2017. Crimes against persons were up 13 per cent (402 to 455). While property crime overall fell by one per cent (2,190 to 2,160), police reported increased numbers of files for thefts from residences (16 files), fraud (21) and motor vehicle thefts (4) all saw increases. Mueller said the summer’s numbers are anomalous, due in part to increased numbers of people in the city over the summer thanks to B.C.’s raging wildfires. “If I look at where we’re trending now, we’re starting to decline and that’s consistent with the first and second quarters of this year,” he said. Violent incidences, however, are bucking that trend. Mueller put blame for recent gun violence on the drug trade and “drug subculture,” and said incidents of gun violence appear to

be on the rise in B.C. “Policing is changing, the pressures are changing, and it’s going to take resources and a commitment of resources, to stay on top of it,” he told police committee members, adding RCMP will be coming to council soon to discuss staffing levels. Mueller said combating violence will require more resources for proactive policing, as well as education programs geared at youth, to discourage them from becoming involved in gang activities. In the case of the Nelson Ave. shooting, he said a bylaw council will debate this fall, which would allow the city to levy fines on nuisance properties that are routinely the subject of calls to police, could have helped. “Having that bylaw in place may not have prevented that, but would give us the tools to effectively deal with those kind of situations and puts the onus back on the landlord where it should be,” he said.

Murder prelim underway A preliminary inquiry is underway for a Shuswap man charged with murder in relation to a hit-and-run crash near Chase last year. Raymond Edward Swann is facing charges of second-degree murder and criminal negligence causing death in connection to the April 3, 2016, death of 60-yearold Brian Watson. Swann’s preliminary inquiry began on Monday in Kamloops

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t was a jarring question, one that seemed to bring out our basest human emotions. Prospective voters were asked recently — in an Angus Reid poll, no less, that professed to gauge how Canadians feel about new federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh – if “they, themselves, could vote for a Sikh man who wears a turban and carries a kirpan.” Thirty-one per cent said “no.” Asked about how Canadians as a whole feel about the idea of a Sikh person serving as prime minister, about half said either “most” or “some” of the people in their lives wouldn’t favour a visible-minority national leader. Disappointing to say the least. Suffice it to say Canadians seem to have learned little from any anti-Muslim sentiments that came to the surface in the U.S. last year during Donald Trump’s successful run for president. Of course, many commenters online were as frustrated as we were reporting these repugnant questions, but some were seemingly most outraged that we would report the poll at all. While many were critical of our reporting, others agreed with some of the poll respondents that they wouldn’t want a Sikh serving as their prime minister. To those who agree with the negative respondents, we can only ask what religion they would like their elected officials to be. And if they have an answer at the ready, we ask them to perhaps suggest a sect or division within that religion. Certainly, Canada can claim no moral superiority over our southern neighbours when it comes to open-mindedness and truly separating church from state. And the media has to learn to report better, so as to not repeat the turmoil the U.S. is experiencing nearly 250 years after becoming a country. We have to be better than this. — Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News

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ere’s a thought — let’s stop complaining about parking downtown. It’s not expensive to park in the core. Other cities charge much more than the new $1.50 per hour rate that kicks in on Jan. 1. In my Ontario hometown, it’s $3 an hour in the city’s metered spots and not all of them are free after 6 p.m. on weekdays. On-street metered parking is free for two hours only on Saturday and all day Sunday. In Vancouver, rates vary from $1 an hour to $6 an hour and those meters are in effect from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day of the week. Those now whining and posting online complaints about the meter-rate increase in Kamloops need to give their heads a shake. This is not new; it was announced back at the end of 2015. And, unless you’re someone who goes downtown every day for a reason other than having a meal or shopping, spending $3 — or even $6 if you stay there for three hours — isn’t onerous. Think of it as a comparable per hour cost to have a venti hot chocolate at Starbucks. People also need to stop saying there’s a shortage of parking spots downtown. Maybe on Kamloops Blazers’ game nights or on those rare occasions when a decent musical act is booked into Sandman

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LEVEL Centre, but otherwise, not really. Yes, there may be a shortage of spots directly in front of where some people want to go. But in 18 years of living here and having to go downtown often for either work or personal reasons — like picking up a son who works later than buses in this town run, but that’s another column — I’ve never had a problem finding a place to park. Yes, that has meant walking a block or two sometimes, but that’s not a big inconvenience. Recently, for example, I had a 3:45 p.m. interview booked at Caffe Motivo. There were no spots on Victoria Street, but plenty on Seymour Street, one close enough it was basically a oneblock walk north, hang a right and walk to the coffee shop. Earlier this week, I had to go to The Rex hall at Seymour Street and Fourth Avenue for an interview and had my choice of about 15 parking spots nearby. No, there wasn’t one right

out front, but there were several around the corner. In prepping for this column, I tried to figure out what the parking strategy is for the city — and failed. Suggest meters on the North Shore and you will be met with a sincere and serious “why?” That’s followed with an explanation the Tranquille Market doesn’t need them because it doesn’t have the same parking demand as the downtown area. So, then, are parking meters designed to deal with demand? If so, why don’t we look at doing what other cities have done and create a rate system that corresponds to demand? If we want to encourage people to not park for a long period of time downtown — and other than employees who park on the street, I can’t imagine why anyone would want to do that — why don’t we boost that fee to provide a move-along incentive? Perhaps that’s already being discussed in offices at city hall. One would hope the bureaucrats there are downloading the information they can obtain from the new(ish) parking kiosks to identify usage. And one can hope that, should this be a move those same bureaucrats want to recommend, the political side of our municipal government will have the spine to do so. Cue the complaining. dale@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @mdalebass

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CALLING FOR QUIETER CELEBRATIONS IN CITY On Halloween night this week, I expected at least an hour of fireworks noice as usual, but after three hours of non-stop noise from the direction of McArthur Island, I was done. As there are a number of care homes in Brocklehurst and North Kamloops, as well as the safety issue of fireworks going off near the airport, I am sure there must be a better solution than to allow a free-for-all, even if folks have obtained a licence to publicly set them off. One concern also lies in the garbage left behind, which affects wildlife that frequent

parks, such as deer, geese and ducks. Who is responsible for cleaning this up? There is modern technology available, such as the laser light shows on display at the B.C. Wildlife Park. Kamloops must be open to a better alternative to the old (and loud) way of celebrating. I encourage city council to look at something that works for everyone, especially the elderly, who are affected on a deeper level.

Editor: What is happening at Royal Inland Hospital? We were led to believe the parking problems would be solved with the new parkade in the clinical services building fronting Columbia Street, but it seems to me we just switched the problem from one parking lot to another. I had to be at the hospital recently at 8:30 a.m. and, even at that time of the morning, I had a hard time finding a spot. When I left at 10:30 a.m., there were no available parking spots. Why was all that money spent when nothing changed? Maybe the administration should consider reopening the old lot to patient parking to solve this problem. Obviously, something needs to be done again. Diane Milne Kamloops

The City of Kamloops has regained control of the golf course on McArthur Island and will ask the public this winter for ideas on what should replace it. KTW FILE PHOTOS

PUT AN RV PARK ON MCARTHUR ISLAND Editor: I totally agree that Kamloops desperately needs an RV park. This past summer, we stayed at Kimberly RV Park on the St. Mary’s River. It is a beautiful park with more than 100 campsites that were full every night. A similar RV park on McArthur Island

would bring thousands of tourists into the city over the summer to camp and take advantage of all the sports and hiking facilities the island provides. It would also add a huge boost to both downtown and North Shore businesses. Norris Berg Kamloops

Editor: The last thing that should be considered for the land that formerly housed the McArthur Island Golf Course is an RV park.

It would do nothing to improve livability for city residents. Douglas Beck Kamloops

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Editor: As a child, I enjoyed fireworks during Halloween. However, as I am older and a caregiver to an elder with Alzheimer’s disease, my perspective has changed. I spent many years overseeing my late mother’s care. She suffered from a major stroke, brain surgery and dementia and enjoyed her last years in a full-care facility. Those who have experienced cognitive impairment become upset when confronted with startling noises, such as fireworks.

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Sunny sets off Kamloops RCMP is getting a new second in command. Insp. Sunny Parmar is leaving the Tournament Capital this week for a posting in Richmond. Supt. Brad Mueller said the RCMP has a new inspector chosen, but it’s not yet clear when Parmar’s replacement will arrive. Parmar joined the Kamloops detachment in 2015, succeeding Insp. Jennie Latham.

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Former B.C. health minister Terry Lake is not the only former city politician involved in the soon-to-be legal marijuana business. Former veteran Kamloops New Democrat MP Nelson Riis is helping to promote an app called Good 2 Drive that claims to be able to screen out drivers who are high or otherwise impaired. Users tap the app and a “60-90 second [test] determines the test taker’s cognitive alertness,” according to company material.

Riis said he become involved in promoting the app through his involvement in Atacama Resources, which was founded as a mining company but has moved into technology. He is listed as a company founder. “It’s headed by other people who know what they’re doing,” Riis said with a laugh. Good 2 Drive is promoting the app for drivers, parents and law enforcement as a tool to screen drivers ahead of legalization of marijuana. Riis served as Kamloops MP for two decades, losing to Canadian Alliance candidate Betty Hinton in 2000.

Riis said his involvement with Atacama was as a junior mining firm. It began to look for revenues and pivoted to the technology sector. Atacama is a penny stock trading on the U.S. pink sheets. In 2009, Riis was fined by the B.C. Securities Commission and banned from public companies for two years for making unreasonable claims in the stock offering for Canadian Rockport Homes. In August, Lake announced he had become vice-president of corporate social responsibility for Hydropothecary, a Quebec-based licensed marijuana producer.

Parents as career coaches? You bet Parents, here’s an exercise to try. Ask your high school student what the difference is between a job, an occupation and a career. You may be surprised at their answers because many young people still contemplating eventual full-time employment have not given that question much thought. Sheryl Lindquist, School District 73 principal for trades, technology and transition programs, wants to help parents and guardians work with

their children to answer that question and many others all designed to answer that other question: what do you want to be when you grow up? Lindquist is hosting a twopart evening set of workshops for parents — Parents As Career Coaches — that will provide hands-on exercises to explore how to communicate with children and how to identify possible career paths. For example, one exercise would have parents ask their children to link jobs

to their own values. How do they create that discussion? Ask the child about something that happened to them and how they felt about it. An example, Lindquist said, could be a child who talks about being disrespected at some point. “You could show your child they value respect,” Lindquist said. “So, what jobs are based on respect? It’s to help kids attach their career choices to their values.” Facilitator Brent Calvert

could also talk about hidden messages and how that impacts a child’s career decisions. Seating is limited and sessions are free. The first session is set for Thursday, with the second session scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 14. Both sessions will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Henry Grube Education Centre, 245 Kitchener Cr., at the north end of Overlanders Bridge. To register, email Debbie Isenor at disenor@sd73.bc.ca.

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LOCAL NEWS This house at 356 McGowan Ave. remains mired in a battle between homeowner Linda Watt and the City of Kamloops. The longstanding dispute began in 2008, when the North Shore house was damaged in a fire. KTW FILE PHOTO

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McGowan home returning to court TIM PETRUK STAFF REPORTER tim@kamloopsthisweek.com

A Kamloops woman who had her lawsuit tossed when she tried to sue the city for work it completed on her “problem” home on McGowan Avenue has been granted a new hearing by B.C.’s highest court. A three-judge B.C. Court of Appeal panel has ruled in favour of Linda Watt, finding the B.C. Supreme Court judge who ruled in favour of the city last year misunderstood an argument put forward in court. Watt’s home at 356 McGowan Ave. on

the North Shore has caused issues for neighbours and city staff for more than nine years. The house was damaged in a fire in 2008 and never repaired. Reports and inspections found it was, at times, home to guests that included pigeons, vermin and squatters. City staff made attempts in 2011 and 2012 to have Watt to clean up her property, which had been deemed a health and fire hazard. Kamloops city council eventually took a series of actions under provincial laws that allowed it to enter the home and conduct repairs at Watt’s expense. The work

took place in early 2014. Watt sued city hall, accusing municipal authorities of trespassing and theft. Her lawyer also argued Watt was never served paperwork prior to the work being done. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Hope Hyslop ruled in favour of the city, ordering Watt to fork over $58,000 in remediation fees and court costs. The B.C. Court of Appeal found Hyslop “misapprehended” an argument put forward by Watt’s lawyer about a photograph of Watt used by a process server for identification. Watt’s lawsuit will return to B.C. Supreme Court for a new hearing.

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A man who traded bedrooms with his roommate and had sex with the man’s former girlfriend, who was initially passed out in his bed, was spared a jail sentence Tuesday. “This is a very difficult sentencing decision,” said Kamloops provincial court judge Chris Cleaveley. The name of the victim is protected by court order. Due to the relationship, Kamloops This Week is not publishing the name of the accused as doing do could indirectly identify the victim. The 24-year-old man pleaded guilty to sexual assault in connection to events of Jan. 30, 2016, that included elements of mistaken identity. On that night, the victim was drinking with friends

and went to a city nightclub, where she became seriously intoxicated. The 24-year-old man and his roommate, the victim’s former boyfriend, were also drinking at the club. In his decision, Cleaveley said the roommate was concerned with his former girlfriend’s level of intoxication and offered to take her to his house. The victim passed out in her former boyfriend’s bed. When his new girlfriend came home, however, an argument ensued. Eventually, the 24-yearold and the roommate agreed to exchange bedrooms for the night to solve the problem. “[The 24-year-old man] entered . . . the [roommate’s] bedroom, stripped down to his boxers and climbed into bed. At that point, [the victim] was asleep,” Cleaveley

wrote in his decision. The judge said the 24-year-old man identified himself by his first name several times, but the victim said she didn’t believe it. Eventually, the 24-yearold man got out of bed and turned on the light. The victim screamed and jumped out of the bed. The 24-year-old man, who had engaged in sexual intercourse with the woman, then touched her genitals. The victim wrote a statement describing the impact on her. “She has missed classes, has had difficulty concentrating during lectures and studying . . . Not surprisingly, [she] wrote about a ‘sense of worthlessness and constant sadness.’” Cleaveley noted the 24-year-old man intended from the beginning to plead guilty, despite the poten-

tial frailty of the evidence against him. He is a university student, has no criminal record and expressed remorse. “There can be no downplaying the seriousness of [the 24-year-old man’s] offending,” Cleaveley said. “He violated her privacy and dignity by having unwanted sexual intercourse with her and then further compounded his offending by digitally penetrating [her] when it must have been apparent she wanted nothing to do with him and only wanted to leave.” The Crown asked for a jail sentence. Cleaveley imposed an 18-month conditional sentence order that includes six months of house arrest and six further months of curfew. The 24-year-old man will also be listed on the sexoffender registry for 10 years.

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OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada is due to release a decision Thursday in a case that hinges on freedom of religion and how Indigenous spirituality should be protected under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Ktunaxa Nation appealed to Canada’s highest court after courts in British Columbia refused to stop a proposed ski resort at the foot of Jumbo Mountain and Jumbo Glacier, 55 kilometres west of Invermere in southeastern B.C. The Ktunaxa consider the land sacred and say construction of the resort would interfere with religious practices involving the spirit of the grizzly bear. They argue Charter protection for freedom of religion must include not only spiritual practices, but also underlying sacred sites and spiritual beliefs. Glacier Resorts said its Jumbo Resort development has been approved after one of the most comprehensive environmental assessments by the province for

a project of its kind. The Jumbo development was first proposed for the Purcell Mountains in 1991 but was challenged in court. The high court ruling stems from a suit filed by the Ktunaxa in 2012 after Glacier Resorts received B.C. government approval to proceed with construction. Executive director Josh Paterson of the B.C. Civil Liberties Association, which intervened in the case, said Ktunaxa are seeking the same protections for their sacred sites as other peoples of faith have sought for centuries. “Any reasonable person would recognize that a proposal to destroy the holiest sites of other faiths, like the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem or the Temple Mount, would have a deep impact on the people of those faiths,’’ Paterson said in a news release. “Our governments should give the same respect to the faiths that are Indigenous to this land and their holiest sites.’’

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UFV looking into breach of students’ information THE CANADIAN PRESS

ABBOTSFORD — The personal information of more than two dozen students attending the University of the Fraser Valley has potentially been breached online. Spokesman Dave Pinton said the Abbotsford-based university and police are investigating suspicious email related to the disclosure of “limited personal information’’ of 29 students. The information involves names, emails, phone numbers, addresses, grade point average and, in one case, limited financial information. Pinton said the university temporarily suspended access to some student and staff web systems and is working with the students and investigators. Abbotsford police have said they were contacted by the university on Monday about demands for money received involving the students’ information. Const. Ian MacDonald said the incident has been deemed an extortion attempt.

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NATIONAL NEWS IMMIGRATION

Canada to admit 340,000 newcomers per year by 2020 under new strategy THE CANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA — Immigration to Canada is set to increase over the next three years to 340,000 people a year by 2020 under the federal Liberal government’s new multi-year approach to admissions planning. The immigration plan released Wednesday will see immigration levels climb from 300,000 people a year this year to 310,000 in 2018 and 330,000 in 2019. The increases will bring immigration to Canada to nearly one per cent of the population — a figure that many have cited as necessary for the Canadian economy to remain competitive as it con-

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fronts the realities of an aging workforce and declining birth rate. “Everyone has been of the opinion we need more workers, we need more skilled workers, we need more people to power our economy, address our real skills shortages, address our real labour market shortages and also address the regional nature of some of these requirements,’’

Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen said Wednesday. “So we’ve listened.’’ The switch to a longer-term planning approach marks a major pivot for the federal government, which has for decades relied on setting annual targets each year. Again, Hussen said, the change comes after listening to people who complained that the system doesn’t work

properly as it is currently structured. “Provinces, municipalities, service providers, employers, everyone in Canada has been saying we need multi-year — we can’t keep doing immigration on a one-year basis,’’ he said. “We need long-term planning, we need predictability, we need stability and we need to plan ahead.’’ The mix of immigration to Canada isn’t slated to change much from the current breakdown. About 60 per cent of the newcomers will remain in the economic class, with the remainder in the family sponsorship or refugee programs, though all will increase over the three-year period.

HBC receives unsolicited European offer THE CANADIAN PRESS

TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay Co. says it has received an offer from European retail competitor SIGNA Holding for its German department store chain Galeria Kaufhof and other real estate assets. The company confirmed the unsolicited offer on Wednesday after trading of its shares was temporarily suspended on the Toronto

Stock Exchange. The company’s stock had been up about seven per cent higher on the day prior to the halt and was trading 9.49 per cent higher at $12.35 per share shortly after the suspension was lifted in the early afternoon. Hudson’s Bay has given no indication that it has an interest in selling its German business. “As we’ve previously stated,

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Canada called out for greenhouse gas emissions The head of a major international economic policy group says Canada isn’t walking the green walk of its climate change promises. Angel Gurria of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development praised Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s climate pronouncements and help getting international agreements signed. But Gurria said Canada is well behind on its commitment to cut greenhouse gases.

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notice that itof hold a Public Hearing in the TNRD Boardroom, Floor TheBoard Board ofwill Directors of Regional District gives notice that it will hold a Public The Directors ofthe theThompson-Nicola Thompson-Nicola Regional District gives th -The 465 Victoria St, Kamloops, BC, to consider proposed Bylaws 2582 and BC, to consider proposed Board of Directors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District gives Hearing initthe TNRD Boardroom, 4th Floor - 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, notice that will hold a Public Hearing in the TNRD Boardroom, 4 Floor The Board of Directors the Thompson-Nicola Regional District gives notice 2585. that hold aofPublic Hearing in the TNRD Boardroom, 4th Floor Bylaw Nos.it will 2627, 2628, 2629, & 2630. -notice 465 Victoria St, Kamloops, BC, to TNRD consider proposed thBylaws 2582 and that it will hold a Public Hearing in the Boardroom, 4 Floor 465 Victoria -2585. 465 Victoria St, Kamloops, BC, to consider proposed Bylaws 2582 and Street, BC, to considerBylaw proposed Bylaw No. 2497. WhatKamloops, is 2630, 2017? Land Amendment Use Contract Termination (LUC) and Zoning What is Zoning 2585. What Temporary Use Permit Bylaw No. 2497, 2015? It is is a change to Zoning Bylaw to rezone lands at 781 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2582,62400 2016? Land Use Contract Termination (LUC) What is & 809 Cedar Street in Blue River, BC (legally described as 126, It will terminate LUC Agreement Bylaw Nos. 85, 90, Land Use Contract Termination (LUC) and118, Zoning What is Amendment No.seasonal 2582, 2016? Bylaw No. 2497Bylaw will allow assembly use, for up 92, to 5109, events annually, Lot 4, District Lot 3276, KDYD, Plan KAP57214, except Plan 144, 190, and 485 and all amendments thereto. It will also shift land use Amendment Bylaw No. 2582, 2016? as an ancillary use to the existing rustic guest at 4036 Campbell 92, 109, 118, Range 126, It will terminate LUC Agreement Bylaw Nos.ranch 85, 90, KAP62373), as shown in bold on the map to the right, from from these LUC Bylaws to Zoning Bylaw 2400. The regulation 92, 109, 118, 126, It will terminate LUC Agreement Bylaw Nos. 85, 90, Road (legally described as the SW ¼ of Section 35, Township 18, Range 16, 144, 190, and 485 and all amendments thereto. It will also shift land use SH-1: Small holding to R-2: Residential Multi-use to enable a termination will result in 72 Pritchard properties being rezoned to either 144, 190, and 485 and all amendments thereto. It will also shift land use W6M, Kamloops Division Yale District), as shown shaded in bold outline on the regulation from these LUC Bylaws to Zoning Bylaw 2400. The three lot residential subdivision. map below, for a period of 3 years. The specific and limited permit conditions RL-1: Rural, or CR-1: Country Residential, or C-1: Retail Commercial, regulation from these LUC Bylaws to Zoning Bylaw 2400. The termination will result in 72 Pritchard properties being rezoned to either are as stipulated the proposed aofpart ofRetail Bylaw 2497. or SH-1: Small Holding, or permit in thewhich caseis or larger lots,Commercial, the AF-1: termination will result inCountry 72 Pritchard properties being rezoned to either RL-1: Rural, or in CR-1: Residential, C-1: What is Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2627, 2017? are mapped below. Agricultural/Forestry zone. The affected properties RL-1: Rural, or CR-1: Country Residential, orofC-1: Retail Commercial, or SH-1: Small Holding, or in the case larger lots, the AF-1: Proposed Bylaw 2627 affects a in totalthe of 79 properties in thelots,to the or SH-1: Small Holding, or case of the larger AF-1: For legal descriptions and The addresses contact TNRD getbelow. more are mapped Agricultural/Forestry zone. affected properties Loon, Young,Note and Eagan Lakes area. It will terminate Land Use are mapped below. Agricultural/Forestry zone. The affected properties information. the Bylaw will not be effective until one year after For legal (LUC) descriptions andBylaws addresses contact get more Contract agreement 277, 461, 464, the and TNRD 304. It to adoption. For legal descriptions and addresses contact the TNRD to get more information. the regulation Bylaw will notthese be effective untiltoone yearBylaw after will also shiftNote land use LUC Bylaws Zoning information. Note the Bylaw willfrom not be effective until one year after adoption. 2400, resulting in 66 properties being rezoned to LR-1: Lakeshore Resiadoption. dential Single Family; 10 properties being rezoned to SH-1: Small Holding; and 3 properties being rezoned to P-1: Recreational. The affected properties are mapped to the right and below.

All persons who believe that their interest in property may be affected by the proposed Bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing. Additionally, they may make written submissions on the matter of Bylaw 2497 (via the adjacent options) which must be received at our office prior to 4:30 p.m. on the 25th day of February, 2015. The entire content of all submissions will be made public and form the public record for this matter. How do I get more information? A copy of the proposed Bylaw and supporting information can be inspected from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday (except statutory holidays) at our What is a.m. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2628, 2017? office, from January 26th, affects 2015 until 10:00 the day ofinthe Proposed Bylaw 2628 a total of a.m. 38 properties theHearing; or please contact via any the adjacent options. Black us Pines and of Heffley Creek area. It will terminate LUC agreement Bylaws 83, 108,will and and shift land use of Directors No representations be123 received by the Board regulation fromafter thesethe LUC Bylaws to Zoning Bylaw 2400, Public Hearing has been concluded. R. Sadilkova, Director of Development Services resulting in 17 properties being rezoned to LR-1: Lakeshore Residential Single Family; 14 properties being rezoned to CR-1: Country Residential; 4 properties being rezoned to SH-1: Small Holding; and 3 properties being rezoned to RL-1: Rural. The affected properties are mapped below.

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Japan wants more pressure on North Korea THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stressed Wednesday that pressure should be increased on North Korea to convince it to begin talks on ending its nuclear and missile programs. Japan’s parliament re-elected Abe as prime minister earlier Wednesday, just in time for U.S. President Donald Trump’s arrival Saturday on the first stop of his first tour of Asia as president. Abe reiterated his full backing of Trump’s policy of putting all options, including military ones, on the table in dealing with North Korea. He said he hopes to have extensive talks with the American leader to step up co-operation between the U.S. and Japan regarding North Korea. “I hope to set aside ample time to analyze with him North Korea’s latest developments and discuss ways to respond, and make sure we co-operate even more closely toward an early resolution of the North Korean nuclear and missile problem,’’ Abe told a news conference after reappointing his cabinet. He described the security environment surrounding Japan as one of the most severe since World War II due to North Korea’s growing nuclear and missile threat. Abe also pledged to introduce measures to strengthen Japan’s national security. Japan and the United States have imposed sanctions on North Korea in addition to tough new measures imposed by the U.N. Security Council after the North tested two intercontinental ballistic missiles and conducted its most powerful nuclear explosion yet.

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What is Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2629, 2017? Proposed Bylaw 2629 affects a total of 38 properties in Spences Bridge. It will terminate LUC agreement Bylaws 244 and 291, 353, and shift land use regulation to Zoning Bylaw 2400. It will result in 22 properties being rezoned to R-2: Residential Multi-Use; and 1 property being rezoned to C-3: Highway Commercial. The affected properties are mapped below. For legal descriptions and addresses of all properties affected by the LUC bylaws above, contact the TNRD. Note the LUC Termination Bylaws will not be in effect until one year after adoption. All persons who believe that their interest in property may be affected by the proposed Bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing. Additionally, they may make written submissions on the matter of Bylaws 2627, 2628, 2629, and 2630 (via the options above) which must be received at our office prior to 4:30 p.m. on the 8th of November, 2017. The entire content of all submissions will be made public and form a part of the public record for this matter. How do I get More Information? A copy of the proposed Bylaws and supporting information can be inspected from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday (except statutory holidays) at our office, from October 23rd until 1:00 p.m. the day of the Hearing; or please contact us via any of the options listed above. No representations will be received by the Board of Directors after the Public Hearing has been concluded. Regina Sadilkova, Director of Development Services

TIELTS, Belgium — Ousted Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont will not return to Spain for questioning Thursday by a national court judge in Madrid, his Belgian lawyer said, suggesting that his client could be questioned in Belgium instead. Puigdemont flew to Brussels after the Spanish government triggered unprecedented constitutional measures to take control of Catalan affairs following a vote Friday by Catalan regional lawmakers to secede from Spain. He has been summoned for questioning in Madrid. All 14 members of the sacked Catalan Cabinet are facing possible rebellion charges for driving a secessionist bid to a full declaration of independence. Spain’s chief prosecutor is seeking charges of rebellion, sedition and embezzlement against Puigdemont and his No. 2, Oriol Junqueras, who are among the 14. The crimes are punishable with decades behind bars. “He is not going to Madrid and I suggested that they question him here in Belgium,’’ lawyer Paul Bekaert told The Associated Press in the Belgian town of Tielt, 80 kilometres west of Brussels. “It is possible, but I don’t know yet if it happens, but it is possible. I have already had cases like that in the past, when suspects could be questioned in Belgium,’’ Bekaert said.

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Thompson Okanagan region receives prestigious tourism designation DALE BASS

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Many thanks to the emergency services staff at the Tk’emlups Indian Band for stepping up to assist the evacuees from the recent incident at the G&M Trailer Park. Staff was on hand to provide a safe space for those removed from their homes and remained until we were moved to McArthur Island. I was even provided transportation by a nice lady whose name I cannot remember. Thank you to T’kemlups gas for the free coffee and sandwiches. It was much appreciated. Kudos to the kind people who helped me when I was in a bad way. — Roxanne, Kamloops

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ourism is big business in the Thompson Okanagan region. The statistics prove it — more than 3.5-million visitors on average visit every year, creating an economic impact of about $2 billion, according to Glenn Mandziuk, president and CEO of the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA). To bolster that attraction and spinoff economics, TOTA has been accredited by the Responsible Tourism Institute with a biosphere destination certificate. It puts TOTA in some elite company, as there are only 20 destinations in the world to receive the accreditation, TOTA is the lone association in the Americas with the designation. “This is a fabulous day for the region and for the province and country,” Mandziuk said Wednesday prior to a press conference at Hotel 540 to mark the accreditation. “It was a heck of a lot of work, but it has been gratifying.” That work involved meeting the 137 criteria in the certification program, benchmarks that are in line with the 17 United Nations sustainable-development goals and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Those include look-

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ing at standards for affordable, clean energy and water use; human rights and social justice; gender equality; cultural diversity and equality; labour standards, health and poverty standards and sustainable communities The TOTA certifica-

tion noted the region’s mountains, valleys, deserts, orchards, vineyards, beaches and other activities like golfing, hiking, biking and skiing, all creating a wide diversity of experiences. “We are blessed with an extraordinary tour-

ism region in Canada and it is imperative that we collectively work to ensure the long-term sustainability of our social, environmental, cultural and economic ecosystems,” Mandziuk said. “The opportunity to be the first destina-

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The Kamloops Wine Trail (above) is among burgeoning tourism draws to the Kamloops regions, with multiple wineries in the eastern region of the city and another in the northwest corner. The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association was honoured on Wednesday (left) with a special designation from the Responsible Tourism Institute.

tion in Canada and the United States to achieve such a prestigious international designation will be a tremendous honour for the region and recognizes our commitment to establishing a sustainability charter identified in the ThompsonOkanagan 10-year

tourism strategy.” Sustainability is key, Mandziuk said, because tourism needs to be managed in many aspects to avoid overtourism or a decrease in quality. One benefit of the process TOTA followed during accreditation was the creation of a committee comprising representatives of many organizations that deal with life in the Thompson-Okanagan region, from poverty to health to entrepreneurship to tourism and more, Mandziuk said. Working together is helping TOTA solidify its planning for long-term tourism sustainability. “What this does is position our region on the world stage,” he said.

Local theatre scene alive and well

I have attended the last two Western Canada Productions, Best Brothers and Million Dollar Quartet. Thank you for such high-calibre productions. It makes me proud to live in this city and know we have live theatre producing excellent entertainment. It is such a lovely feeling to leave a show feeling well fed emotionally, dizzy, educated, thrilled, moved and more. All of these things happened to me and I have not felt that way at live shows for some time. Now I can boast it happened twice in a row. So appreciated. — Daniel Dunn-Morris Kamloops

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Heffley Creek Bridge Construction Fall 2017 - Spring 2018 The City of Kamloops has contracted with Acres Enterprises Ltd. to construct a bridge to replace the existing multi-plate culvert that was damaged during the flooding this past spring. Construction has started and Old Highway 5A is expected to reopen in Spring 2018. The construction site will be closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic for the duration of the project. Residents are asked to avoid the area. Questions? Call 250-828-3461 for more information or visit www.kamloops.ca/capitalprojects.

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province, except for Penticton. The BC SPCA rescues 15,000 kittens throughout the province each year. To adopt, visit the Kamloops SPCA or go online to spca.bc.ca/ adopt to view adoptable animals. The Kamloops SPCA branch is located at 1211 Eighth St. in North Kamloops.

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Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. It may contribute to as much as 16 per cent of all lung cancers. Radon, when combined with tobacco smoke, including second-hand smoke, can increase the risk substantially. Health Canada estimates one in three smokers exposed to high radon levels will develop lung cancer. Radon is a naturally occurring gas found in the ground throughout the world. Most homes in contact with the ground will contain some amount of radon gas. Radon becomes more of a concern when it reaches high levels.

According to Health Canada, about seven per cent of Canadian homes have radon levels that may be putting residents at risk. B.C.’s Interior has some hot spot areas, with high radon levels in approximately 40 per cent of homes. Radon gas is colourless, odourless and tasteless, so the only way to know if levels in your home are high is to conduct testing. Many houses contain bedrooms, rec rooms or suites in the basement. Being heavier than air, radon can accumulate in basements and move throughout the building via natural indoor air movement. The best time to test your home for radon gas is now through April. During the cooler months, windows and

doors are often closed and rising warm air in a home draws more radon from the ground. Testing a home is easy and inexpensive. Testing involves placing a small puck-like kit within the lowest area of the home that could be occupied for at least four hours per day. The kit should remain in that location for a minimum of three months and can then be sent to a laboratory to get the results. Just because your neighbours may have tested their homes and have low results does not mean your home is low, too. The test results for your home can be different. This is because there are many factors that can influence the levels within a building. Essentially, radon

takes the easiest path into homes and this can vary between buildings. Radon can enter a home through the foundation, including concrete, and more so through cracks in a foundation or dirt floor, such as in older crawl spaces. It can also enter a home through the ventilation system. The bottom line is everyone needs to test their homes for radon to see if this gas (dubbed as the “silent killer”) is lurking. If elevated radon levels are found, basic measures can be taken to address the problem. Test kits are available from the BC Lung Association online at radonaware.ca or by calling 1-800-665-5864. Lesley Coates is a communications officer at Interior Health.

Toy Store Day at Tumbleweed Toys Tumbleweed Toys is taking part in national Neighbourhood Toy Store Day on Saturday. Family friendly

activities, such as face painting, colouring sheets, game demos and more will be on hand at the store,

which is located in the parking lot of Sahali Mall off Columbia Street. The event is a cele-

bration of independent toy shops and will kick off the holiday shopping season with an annual store-wide sale.

U.S. consulate coming to TRU Attention all grant visa presentation Americans! at Thompson Rivers The United States University on Nov. 16. Consulate General in Consulate staff will Vancouver will accept passport and host a travelling Pop- Silver consular report of birth & Gold Up Consulate for a abroad applications and American citizens provide notarial serservices and non-immi- vices. American citizens

can obtain these services in the Green Room in the university’s Campus Activity Centre from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A non-immigrant visa presentation will take place in the Panorama Room Ab

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The Kamloops Phoenix Centre Board is looking for an Aboriginal individual with health and/or business related experience to join our Board. The Kamloops Phoenix Centre Mission Statement is “to promote an improved quality of life for individuals, families and community by providing support, treatment, education, prevention and advocacy for those dealing with problematic substance abuse.” The Board continuously strives to improve the organization’s resilience and respond to the changing needs of the community. Board member accountabilities include: • Participating as a voting member at Board meetings ( 10 per year ) • Keeping informed and up to date on all Board related matters • Committing to participating actively in Board committee work • Making the best use of each Board members unique talents and skills • Building working relationships with other Board members • Actively participating in Board strategic planning If you have an interest in being an advocate and in shaping the future of our regional addictions support resource, please contact the Phoenix Centre Board Development Chair, Gerry Olund, at gerryolund142@gmail.ca or at 250 578 0433 for more information.

The Annual Mortgage Check-up For many Canadians, a mortgage is a once-every-five-year-chore. Fears about rates, costs and changes make this as enjoyable as paying taxes. However, a mortgage should be a tool to help you reach your goals, and that means planning. Do you need a different mortgage strategy? Are you starting or growing a family, starting a business, experiencing loss or interruption of income, planning home renovations, purchasing investment property or facing other major expenditures? A mortgage review can assess if your current mortgage’s interest rate, payments and options will help reach your goals. Low interest rates make it a good time for homeowners to give their mortgage a second look. Here are some common reasons to revisit your mortgage: • Paying down your mortgage faster: If you receive extra cash like an inheritance, tax refund or a work bonus, think about putting it toward your mortgage. For example, paying an extra $3,000 once every year toward the principal on a $250,000 mortgage can result in interest savings of $42,442 over the life of the mortgage, assuming a 25-year amortization and a fixed rate of 4.19%. • Lowering monthly payments: Renegotiating for a lower interest rate or higher amortization can protect your finances from unforeseen expenses, reduced income, and allow you to save up a rainy day fund. • Debt consolidation: Boost your cash flow or pay down your debt faster by taking high interest debt like a credit card balance and consolidating it into your mortgage. Your debt moves from multiple high payments, into one lower mortgage payment. Most lenders allow extra payments of 20% per year, so pay more when you have more! • Securing a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC): A HELOC can help you access lower-cost funds for investing, such as topping up your RRSP or TFSA contribution. It can also help you pay for home improvement projects or just be available for peace of mind. • Improving credit: A mortgage professional can discuss any credit concerns or issues and coach you on how to improve your credit score. Good credit advice can help you work toward cheaper future borrowing costs and better mortgage options. • Identifying concerns: Mortgages are supposed to work for you. If you are unsure about specific mortgage functions or benefits, an annual check-up can be a great time to discuss concerns, learn how to set up extra payments, change your payment date and more. In the end, a yearly mortgage checkup could reveal that the best course of action is no change at all…there is satisfaction in knowing that as well! Whether you are a first-time homebuyer, up for renewal or refinancing, there are many unique and competitive products available on the market today. For more information about qualifying for a mortgage or if you have questions about your specific situation, please call 250 682 6077 or e-mail steve.bucher@migroup.ca or check out my website at www.mortgagebuilder.ca.

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

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uch of the general knowledge of archeology often seems to be associated with excavation fieldwork. The preparation of the archeology project prior to fieldwork is making sure project objectives are defined, heritage permits are in place and safety plans are set up. It also means organizing a team and establishing the equipment for the field, such as shovels, trowels, sifters, tapes, global positioning system units and more, depending upon the type of project. Yet once the fieldwork begins and something has been found, it is always exciting, especially when you find that 7,000-year-old artifact and wonder if you are the first person to touch something

that was cleverly stored, accidently lost or purposely discarded. However, the fieldwork only represents part of what we do. The other part is the interpretation of the field maps that locate all the shovel tests or evaluative units and defining the site and landforms on which they are found. It also involves looking at the environment they are found in and inventorying and analyzing the artifacts (cultural material) collected, including the documented features (i.e. hearths and depressions), which is the evidence of human activity. How do we interpret all of this? Prior to the fieldwork, there is some background research completed to understand the local culture area, followed by a comprehensive investigation after the completion of the fieldwork. Presenting the long-ago past includes a thorough understanding of the study area that comprises building on the work of others to include the paleo-ecology, geol-

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ogy, historical use of the area, archeology sites recorded in proximity to the project, ethnographic studies (written from a nonIndigenous perspective) and, importantly, the language. More recently, some archeologists have been including oral histories of the culture group in the study area as it does provide another source of evidence. Oral traditions provide information about the area, such as the environment or certain land formations, migration into certain areas and some of the pictograph symbols. This is of great interest to the local and younger Indigenous peoples, as much of their culture was interrupted due to various practices imposed in the past. Therefore, archeology results and linking their oral histories connects them to their heritage and long-ago ancestors. There have been some excellent studies completed in which the oral history provided by community members has augmented, corroborated or enhanced the

information of the area, practices, events or meaning of artifacts. For instance, we assume designs found on various bone tools is artwork or a signature design, but we know from oral history that some of these designs were, in fact, markers used by an individual to keep track of the number of items made in their lifetime. In other cases, oral stories passed down through generations identified a flood or volcanic eruption that studies completed by Western knowledge also supported. But, more interestingly, the oral stories dated the tale to being more than 4,000 years old. There are many other examples; however, the important aspect is this kind of information brings together Indigenous and Western ways of interpreting the past. Nola Markey and Tess Toma are archeologists. Interested in more? Go online to republicofarchaeology.ca.

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Dylan Ferguson’s whirlwind introduction to professional hockey took another twist on Monday night. The 19-year-old Kamloops Blazers’ goaltender from Lantzville was called up to the Vegas Golden Knights and joined the team in New York in time for an NHL contest against the Rangers on Tuesday. He didn’t see action in a backup role, but had a frontrow seat to a 6-4 loss to the Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Max Palaga, a 17-yearold Kamloops product, will take over the No. 1 job in the Blazers’ crease in Ferguson’s absence. “It’s pretty exciting for Ferg and I,” Palaga said. “He gets to back up for the newest [NHL] franchise and I get to start some games for my hometown team.” Already without netminders Marc-Andre Fleury and Malcolm Subban, both injured, the Golden Knights were forced to turn to Maxime Lagace in net after Oscar Dansk left Monday’s game against the New York Islanders with an injury. The only other goalie Vegas has under contract is Ferguson, who was drafted by the Dallas Stars in Round 7 of the 2017 NHL Draft and dealt to the Knights in a trade that sent defenceman Marc Methot the other way. Lagace, 24, has played four games for the Chicago Wolves in the American Hockey League this season, recording a goals-against average of 3.24 and .888 save percentage. He gave up four goals in 11 shots in relief of Dansk in his

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Dylan Ferguson is pictured making a save last weekend in WHL action at Sandman Centre. In an unlikely turn of events, he was called up to the NHL earlier this week.

first NHL appearance against the Islanders on Monday. The Isles won 6-3. He allowed five goals on 37 shots on Tuesday. It is safe to assume Vegas brass would rather not ice a 19-year-old goaltender who has not yet found his groove in WHL action in 2017-2018, but Ferguson could conceivably make his NHL debut this week. Should Lagace, an untested NHL rookie himself, have a shocker or go down with injury, Ferguson is the next man up. Fleury was concussed on Oct. 15 and is listed as day-today. Dansk suffered a lowerbody injury on Monday and

the timeline for his return is unknown. Subban was hurt on Oct. 22 (lower body) and is likely out for four weeks. The Golden Knights are slated to play the Bruins in Boston on Thursday, the Senators in Ottawa on Saturday, the Leafs in Toronto on Monday and the Canadiens in Montreal on Tuesday. Needless to say, there are better times on the schedule to be going through a serious goaltending dilemma. Vegas will return home to play Winnipeg on Nov. 10. Ferguson started 15 consecutive games for the Blazers in 2016-2017, compiling a

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record of 9-4-0-2 and a .931 save percentage to put himself on the NHL Draft radar. He finished the season with a.922 save percentage, second-best in Blazers’ franchise history. But he has struggled at times early in 2017-2018, posting a 4-9 record and .878 save percentage on a Blazers’ team that got off to an 0-9 start. Palaga, who is 0-2 with a 3.89 GAA and .853 save percentage this season, will start against the Vancouver Giants in Langley on Friday and will likely be between the pipes for the rematch in Kamloops on Saturday. “I’ve just got to take advantage of it,” Palaga said, noting he wants to seize the opportunity as Ferguson did last season in Ingram’s absence. “The last couple starts I haven’t really taken advantage of my games.” The Kamloops netminder was among the first to hear from Ferguson when he found out the NHL was calling. “He called me a couple times,” Palaga said. “I was in a meeting. He was like, ‘Tell them it’s an emergency.’ I called him later. He said it’s surreal. He said it’s the best pre-game meal he’s ever had, with like steak and lobster. “Ferg and I, our families are pretty close friends. His billet mom and my mom were texting all night talking about how excited he was and how awesome an opportunity it is for me, too.” The Blazers are bringing in 15-year-old Dylan Garand to back up Palaga. Garand, who has been playing this season for the Delta Wild Hockey Academy prep team, was a third-round pick in the 2017 WHL Bantam Draft and signed with the Blazers in June.

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ith their only wins coming against the lowly Valley Huskers, the Chilliwack-based team that has not won a B.C. Football Conference game in more than three years, the Kamloops Broncos can’t consider 2017 a success. The Saskatoon Hilltops remain the standard in Canadian junior football and are off to their fourth straight national title tilt after hammering the Vancouver Island Raiders 48-0 in semifinal play in Saskatoon on Sunday. The Windsor AKO Fratmen will play host to the Hilltops in the 110th Canadian Bowl on Nov. 11. Reaching the national championship should be the goal of any franchise, but it’s not a realistic one for the Broncos at this point. There was a lot to be happy about and next year looks promising, should the club avoid major roster turnover, but the same old problems must be eradicated in 2018. Spirits were up after a 41-8 trouncing of the Huskers at Hillside Stadium in Week 1, but the convincing victory turned out to be a season highlight. The Broncos hung with the perennial powerhouse Okanagan Sun in Kelowna in Week 2, but a second-half collapse led to their demise. Those can’t

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happen next season. Perhaps the most devastating loss came in Week 3 against the visiting Westshore Rebels, the Heartbreak at Hillside game in which a Kamloops fumble with less than two minutes to play cost them the lead and led to defeat. Kamloops needs to find a way to win those games. After another second-half collapse, this time against the Raiders in Nanaimo, Kamloops was competitive in close games against good teams — Langley twice, Westshore, VI and Okanagan — but moral victories don’t get you into the playoffs. Neither did a 28-10 win over Valley in the season finale in Chilliwack, where the Broncos finished with a record of 2-8. Knowing what it feels like to endure this type of season, I remember the unrest among teammates and understand how hard it is to watch the playoffs slip away. But the possibility of great things happening always drew me back. It’s a long off-season full of opportunities the Broncos can use to get over the hump in 2018.

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Tim Parker remembers feeling pretty good after the Vancouver Whitecaps secured a scoreless road draw with the Portland Timbers in the first game of their Western Conference semifinal in 2015. Sure, they wasted a couple of chances that would have provided a significant edge in the aggregate series, but with the Whitecaps hosting the second leg, Parker was confident. “We thought we were going to be able to come back and take care of business,’’ the defender recalled. “Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case.’’ The Timbers scored a priceless away goal in the first half at B.C. Place Stadium, meaning the Whitecaps all of a sudden needed to find the back of the net twice to advance. It was a gut punch Vancouver never recovered from in what eventually turned into a season-ending 2-0 loss. While that result still stings two years later, the Whitecaps are hoping the script reads the same way in 2017 — only this time in their favour — when they visit the Seattle Sounders in Thursday’s second leg of the conference semi following Sunday’s uneventful 0-0 tie in Vancouver. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. “We have to look forward to being the underdog down there in Seattle and hopefully ruining the story for them,’’ Parker said. The Whitecaps and Sounders

Cristian Techera, Yordy Reyna and Fredy Montero of the Vancouver Whitecaps will be counted on to deliver against the hometown Seattle Sounders in MLS playoff action on Thursday.

played things extremely tight to the vest in Sunday’s first leg — a game that saw just one shot on target and very little in the way of creativity going forward as both teams looked to avoid the big mistake. As it stands, a Vancouver win or a draw with scoring would be enough for the Whitecaps to advance to Major League Soccer’s West final against either Portland or the Houston Dynamo on the away goals rule. A Sounders’ victory by any margin would see them move

on, while another 0-0 result means extra time and the possibility of penalty kicks. The Sounders owned the West’s second-best home mark at 11-1-5, while the Whitecaps had the conference’s top road record at 6-9-2, thanks in large part to a style that relies heavily on set pieces and counterattacks for offence. “It’s all set up nicely,’’ Whitecaps’ coach Carl Robinson said. “We’ll give it our very best. “Hopefully someone will step up and become a hero.’’

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Head coach Kyle Allan called it a trip to remember. The bantam tier 1 Thompson Zone Junior Blazers travelled to Whitehorse to play three league games against Yukon Zone on the weekend. “It was a pretty cool experience,” said Allan, whose charges swept Yukon. “The big thing is just the hospitality of the people up there. They’re used to having to travel down here. “There was a lot of community support, a couple hundred people out each night. It was a really good experience for the kids.” BC Hockey started its Zone Program for-

mat with a pilot season in 2016-2017 and expanded it for 20172018. In the bantam tier 1 ranks are Kimberley/ Cranbrook-based East Kootenay Zone, Salmon Arm/Vernonbased North Zone, Kelowna-based Central Zone, Penticton/West Kelowna-based South Zone, Whitehorsebased Yukon Zone and Kamloops-based Thompson Zone. “It’s more teams to play,” Allan said. “We usually had two or three teams in our league. Now we’re up to seven. It’s a little more variety in our league play and a little bit more travel, with having to go to Whitehorse and Cranbrook.” There will be a regular-season cham-

pion crowned, with the top point-gaining team winning the overall league title. Prince George rounds out the seven-team league. The Central, North, South and Thompson Zones are still part of the Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association (OMAHA). One team will advance from the OMAHA playoffs to the provincial championship. Yukon, East Kootenay and Prince George qualify automatically for provincials, as they are the only teams in their respective districts. Thompson Zone, which draws from Chase, Clearwater, Kamloops, Lillooet, Logan Lake, Merritt and Thompson-Cariboo, features 17 players

from the Tournament Capital and one each from Merritt and Logan Lake. Recording points for Thompson Zone (4-0) on the weekend in 2-0, 3-1 and 6-3 wins over Yukon were Reagan Milburn (3G, 1A), Owen Barrow (2G, 1A), Branden Toye (2G), Jason Carroll (1G, 1A), Zakary Anderson (1G), Brendan Hunchak (1G), Evan Clark (1G), Braden Smith (3A), Chase Cooke (2A), Tristen Allen (2A), Jacob Sherwood (1A), Ethan Sanders (1A) and Landon Coray (1A). Evan Pascoe backstopped the Junior Blazers, who are scheduled to play the South Zone Knights at Memorial Arena on Sunday. Game time is 2:15 p.m.

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Ukrainian outside hitter Yevgeniya Nyukhalova (right) and the TRU WolfPack women’s volleyball team will look to improve on a 2-0 start to the Canada West season this weekend against the Brandon Bobcats (3-1) at the Tournament Capital Centre. Match times are 6 p.m. on Friday and 5 p.m. on Saturday. The TRU men, also 2-0, will aim to remain perfect with Brandon (3-1) in town. Both men’s matches will follow the women’s tilts at the TCC.

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now LAST-MINUTE LUCAS SAVES BLAZERS Lucas D’Amore played the hero for his Players Bench Kamloops Junior Blazers against Salmon Arm in atom development play on McArthur Island on Sunday. He scored his second goal of the game with less than a minute to play in the third period to secure a 5-5 tie. Also recording points for Kamloops were Nate MacPhee (1G, 1A), Aidan Fisher (1G), Jayce Pearce (1G), Owen Wilson (1A) and Keegan Sanders (1A). MacPhee had the helper on D’Amore’s tying goal. Alex Gould was between the pipes for Kamloops.

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Reggie Newman had three goals and an assist for the peewee tier 1 Kamloops Junior Blazers in a 9-4 win over West Kelowna on Sunday. Also recording points for Kamloops were Brady Milburn (1G, 4A), Jordan Keller (1G, 1A), Sam Zulyniak (1G, 1A), Sawyer Mynio (1G, 1A), Lian Gayfer (1G, 1A), Owen Aura (1G), Nic Leggett (3A), Nolan Viesner (2A), Kieran Harrison (1A) and Ty Smoluk (1A). Jesse Sanche handled goaltending duties for the Blazers. Kamloops played

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BRIEFS host to the Darcy Robinson Memorial Tournament earlier this month and fell 9-5 to Langley in the final. Gayfer had four goals and Viesner tallied four assists in a losing effort.

Merciless Maniacs

The Kamloops Maniacs won a pair of bantam recreation games at Brock Arena on the weekend, busting the Gamblers 6-5 and knocking off the Knights 7-4. Recording points on the weekend for the Maniacs were Maxwell Hinkson (4G, 2A), Max Card (3G), Levi Toye (2G), Isaac Bean (1G, 1A), Bradly Boudreau (1G, 1A), Dillon Paul (1G), Tyler Rahn (1G), Kaden Linquist (2A), Jordan English (1A) and Jake Bean (1A). Zachary Kramer backstopped the Maniacs. Finding the scoresheet for the Gamblers were Keegan Leblanc (2G, 1A), Brady Pawlachuk (2G), Jeremy Hofmann (1G), Jacob Taylor (2A), Jace Hanghofer (1A) and Reilly Black (1A).

Temeke Gottfriedson and Ryerson Palmer shared goaltending duties. Kash Minion was between the pipes for the Knights, whose point scorers were Preston Laupitz (2G, 1A), Grady Egeland (1G, 1A), Aidan Dumas (1G), Tye Kitamura (1A), Owen Geiger (1A) and Kyle Woitas (1A).

Weekend split

The bantam tier 3 Kamloops Junior Blazers split a pair of weekend league games, falling 7-4 to Trail before bouncing back with a 9-6 win over Vernon. Recording points on the weekend for Kamloops were Mitchell Coxon (3G, 4A), Matthiew Coxon (3G, 2A), Caleb Brackett (2G, 1A), Kieran Maloney (2G, 1A), Jacob Hufty (1G, 1A), Ryan Mitchell (1G, 1A), Parker Collins (1G), Owen Cupello (2A), Ty Horner (2A), Matthew Newman (2A), Jake Poulson (1A) and Jack Poznikoff (1A). Ty Moffett backstopped the Blazers against Vernon. Gavin McLeod was between the pipes versus Trail.

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on McArthur Island on Saturday. Kale McNichol (4G), Kesiah Jones (2G), Taylor Ten Veen (2G), Naitt Damberger (1G), Brayden Areneda (1A) and Liam Zirnhelt (1A) had points for the Bandits, who went with Kasey Reid in net. Tallying points for Team 7 were James Koester (1G, 2A), Hudson Klassen (1G), Calder McLeod (1G), Landon Spencer (1G) and Hayden Anderson (1A). Nicholas Harris backstopped Team 7.

Blazers fourth

The peewee tier 3 Kamloops Junior Blazers placed fourth at a tournament in Vernon on the weekend. In their final game, the Junior Blazers fell 5-0 to the West Kelowna Warriors. Racking up points for Kamloops were Brendan Green (6G, 1A), Myles Walker (5G, 1A), Nik Dimopoulos (2G, 1A), Jacob Cupello (2G, 1A), Ryan Finney (2G), Jakob Gottfriedson (1G, 1A), Evan Birks (1G), Chase Besse (6A), Ryan Smith (2A), Dominic Malinsky-Triska (1A), Maddox Kinnee (1A) and Ben Filiponne (1A). Kaiden Goddard and Eric Brock split time between the pipes.

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TORONTO — Sandro Fiorino has been named interim head coach of the Canadian women’s rugby team for its November tour to England. The job became open when Francois Ratier left to become head coach of Rugby Canada’s national fifteens academy. Fiorino has been assistant coach of Canada’s women’s sevens team since 2011, helping head coach John Tait and the team win a bronze medal at the Rio Olympics. He has also served as head coach of the women’s under-20 side. Rugby Canada says it will review the entire women’s program after the England tour and decide on a full-time coach. The fourth-ranked Canadian women leave Nov. 13 for games against No. 2 England on Nov. 17, Nov. 21 and Nov. 25. — Canadian Press

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Buffalo Bills have been one of the NFL’s biggest surprises of the season’s first half, despite what looked like an all-out rebuild in another potentially dismal year. Sean McDermott’s resilient squad has a chance to turn many more skeptics into believers — or at least intrigued onlookers — on a primetime stage against the slumping AFC East rival New York Jets on Thursday night. Game time is 5:25 p.m. “When you know everyone’s watching you, you look forward to those moments,’’ quarterback Tyrod Taylor said. “Even with the short week, guys are preparing hard and looking forward to this opportunity to show the other team what we can do, but as well as show people that are going to be watching, everyone’s going to be tuned into Thursday Night Football, to show that this team is real.’’ The Bills (5-2) are a half-game behind New England for first place in the AFC East. With a victory over the Jets (3-5), Buffalo would clinch its best first half to a season since the 1993 squad with Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas and Bruce Smith opened 7-1 and made it to last of the franchise’s four straight Super Bowls. “It’s 5-2 and no one gives out

awards for 5-2, so we have to keep that in mind,’’ said McDermott, in his first season as an NFL head coach. “Having said that, I’m extremely proud of these guys. They’ve worked hard, they’ve earned everything that they’ve gotten so far and, for that, yeah, absolutely, I’m extremely proud of them and I’m happy for them.’’ The Bills’ two losses this season have been by a combined 10 points: 9-3 at Carolina and 20-16 vs. Cincinnati. Buffalo also has yet to trail by more than seven points. “They’re tough, they’re disciplined,’’ Jets’ coach Todd Bowles said. “They run the ball very well. The quarterback’s taking care of the football. The biggest thing: They don’t turn it over and they’re getting turnovers. They’re playing good football.’’ That’s despite a massive roster overhaul in the off-season; the churning continues. The Bills traded defensive tackle Marcell Dareus to Jacksonville last week, and then acquired wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin from Carolina for draft picks on Tuesday. They remain a collection of patchwork, no-name players — both young and journeymen — who are playing well above expectations. And so far, that’s been good enough to mostly win. “There’s been a different guy, and that’s pretty much been the story of our team this whole year, offence and defence,’’ Taylor said.

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NEW YORK — Tampa Bay centre Steven Stamkos, Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov and St. Louis Blues’ leftwing Jaden Schwartz have been named the NHL’s three stars for the month of October. Stamkos led the NHL with 18 assists and 24 points in 13 games to power the Lightning (10-2-1, 21 points) into first place in league standings. He registered at least one point in 12 of his 13 outings, highlighted by an 11-game streak to open the season as well as eight multi-

point performances. Kucherov topped the league with 13 goals and placed second with 21 points. He scored in 11 of his 13 contests, including seven straight games to open the season. Schwartz placed third in the NHL with 17 points (eight goals, nine assists) in 13 games to lift the Blues (10-2-1, 21 points) into first place in the Western Conference. He had at least one point in 11 of his 13 appearances, highlighted by five multi-point efforts and his third career hat trick Oct. 18 vs. Chicago.

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NANAIMO — A valuable piece of sports memorabilia has been recovered by RCMP in Nanaimo after a group of men accused of

breaking into vehicles was arrested. Const. Gary O’Brien said a Stanley Cup ring from the 1930s, engraved with the name of one of the original teams playing

in the National Hockey League, was among the items found by police. The RCMP is withholding the team name. O’Brien said the lawful owner of the ring should be able to

Kelly Olynyk of Kamloops signed with the Miami Heat in July. The Heat are off to a 2-4 start.

Olynyk watch Kelly Olynyk had a season-high 23 points for the Miami Heat in a 125-122 win over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. The South Kamloops secondary product also had six rebounds and two assists in 29 minutes of work. Miami was 2-4 heading into action against the visiting Chicago Bulls (1-4) after KTW’s press deadline on Wednesday.

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identify the team when contacting police to retrieve it. Seven different teams won the Stanley Cup between 1930 and 1939, including repeat victories for the

Montreal Canadiens and Detroit Red Wings. The ring was among a range of items seized by police, including perfume and cellphones as they arrested three men.

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LOS ANGELES — All you fans who hated the rule that linked the All-Star Game to homefield advantage in the World Series, guess what? This is your year. The Los Angeles Dodgers played host to the Houston Astros in Game 7 on Wednesday night after KTW’s press deadline, thanks to a change that went into effect this season. Now, teams earn the right: Los Angeles posted the most wins in the majors, so the allor-nothing matchup is at Dodger Stadium. “The home-field advantage, having the last at-bat, it’s definitely huge. Especially in this Series, you see how many times it’s gone back and forth, so to be able to have that last atbat is huge,’’ Dodgers’ star Justin Turner said. No more giving home field to the league that wins the All-Star Game. This summer, in fact, the AL won 2-1 in Miami on Robinson Cano’s

home run in the 10th inning — under the old rules, Game 7 would have been at Minute Maid Park, home of the Astros. It was a concept that drove many fans crazy. Any method would be better, they argued — alternating sites like the old days, best interleague record, coin flip, anything. But that’s the way it had been since a 2002 fiasco in Milwaukee, when the AL and NL both ran out of pitchers after 11 innings and the game was declared a 7-7 tie. In that span, the American League went 11-3 in All-Star play. The edge and the ability to use the designated hitter helped a little, maybe — of those 11 times they had home field, AL clubs won six titles. Before this season, that provision was scrapped. As part of the new labour deal between owners and players, World Series home field goes to the team that wins the most games in the regular season.

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on’t believe everything that you hear or read about family sedans being overrun by utility wagons of every size and description. The 2018 Toyota Camry shows there’s still an abundance of life in the traditional family four-door. The eighth-generation Camry that’s now on sale has undergone what can be considered Toyota’s version of radical surgery. Nearly all the car’s bits and pieces are produced from fresh molds and stampings, yet the car still manages to remain, well, Camry-like. That’s critically important for a vehicle that year after year (for the past 15) tops the midsize sedan field in popularity. It was the choice of 400,000 North American buyers in 2016. To update its long-standing superstar, Toyota extended the length by only about 2.5 centimetres and the width by a bit less than that. The distance between the front and rear wheels, however, 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 center 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

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The new Camry isn’t much longer than the outgoing model, but it stretches the distance between the front and rear wheels by about 7.5 centimetres. The overall look is far more youthful.

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 Camry platform is 30 per cent stiffer than that of the previous generation. Toyota claims that 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 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 3.5-litre 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. 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 fourcylinder 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. 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). 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.

ATWATER, Calif. — Google’s selfdriving car spin-off is accelerating efforts to convince the public that its technology is almost ready to safely transport people without any human assistance at all. Waymo, hatched from a Google project started eight years ago, showed off its progress Monday during a rare peek at a closely guarded testing facility 193 kilometres southeast of San Francisco. That’s where its robots complete their equivalent of driver’s education. The tour included giving more than three-dozen reporters rides in Chrysler Pacifica minivans travelling through faux neighbourhoods and expressways that Waymo has built on a former Air Force base located in the Californian city of Atwater. The minivans smoothly cruised the roads — driver’s seat empty and passengers in the back — at speeds of up to 56 km/h. By contrast, the Waymo-powered minivans that have been driving volunteer riders in the Phoenix area still use safety drivers to take over control if something goes wrong. But Waymo’s real goal is to get to the point where people in cars are nothing but passengers. Waymo’s CEO said the company will be making some cars and freight trucks totally driverless at some point in the near future.

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Eunice Henrietta Isabel Sauer It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Nana, Eunice Sauer on October 25, 2017 in Kamloops, BC at the age of 98 years. Eunice was predeceased by her first husband William Constable (WWII), her brother Eldon (WWII), her second husband Sam Sauer and her daughter Sharon. Nana was born October 24, 1919 in Calgary, Alberta to her parents Russell and Hattie Lind. Whether one knew Nana as a friend, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, or great-great-grandmother, all were deeply touched by her hospitality, care, love and kindness. Nana loved cooking, gardening, golfing, playing bingo and baking. For many years, her great-grandchildren looked forward to her Christmas baking of ornately decorated gingerbread houses and gingerbread men. Her home was always a hub of hospitality, embracing family and friends alike with welcoming hugs, delicious meals and unconditional love. Nana is survived by her daughter Delaine (Tommy), son Leigh (Mary), grandchildren Darryl (Barb), Sharlene (Rick), Sheryl, Kelly (Rob), Geromey, Kerry (Buddy), Corey (Niki), Kevin (Cathy), Gordon (Terry) and Colleen, 20 great-grandchildren and eleven great-great-grandchildren. The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the staff at Pinegrove Care Centre for the love and care Nana received the last 8 years. A family service will be held in Winfield, BC at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada. Nana was dearly loved by her family and will be sadly missed by all. We love you Nana. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577 Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

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Harry Hudyma passed away in Kamloops, British Columbia on October 28, 2017, at the age of 83. Harry was born in Gronlid, Saskatchewan in August 1934. He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Anna Hudyma of Gronlid, Saskatchewan, his brother Mike of Nipawin, Saskatchewan, his brother Peter of Oliver, British Columbia and his brother William of Toronto, Ontario. Harry leaves behind Nell, his wife, partner, friend, constant supporter and golfing buddy, three sons Bernard, Martin and James and grandchildren Benjamin, Timothy and Abigail. Harry attended local schools in the Gronlid area, and graduated from the Melfort Composite Collegiate Institute. In 1955-56, he attended the Saskatchewan Teachers College in Saskatoon. This was the start of a teaching career that was to last thirty-eight years. Harry taught eight years in Saskatchewan at Taras, Pathlow, Star City and Gronlid. In 1959, Harry married Nellie Mariette Thiels of the Gronlid area. In 1964, Harry and his family moved to British Columbia. Harry taught at Lucerne Secondary School in New Denver for six years and Fernie Secondary School for nine years. In 1980, Harry and his family moved to Kamloops, British Columbia. In Kamloops, Harry taught at Kamloops Senior Secondary School, Westsyde Secondary School and at the School District Special Services Department for four years, as a Hospital and Homebound teacher.

Harry served tirelessly for professional and community organizations including the Slocan Teachers Association, Fernie Teachers Association, the East Kootenay Teachers Association, the Kamloops Teachers Association, the British Columbia Hospital-Homebound Teachers Association, the New Denver Kinsmen Club and the Kinsmen Club of Fernie. After retirement, Harry and Nell did volunteer work during the summer months for British Columbia Parks, acting as Park Hosts at the Shuswap Lake Provincial Park and Manning Provincial Park for several years. Sports had always been an important part of Harry’s life. In his youth, he played competitive softball and baseball. Later in life, his main sports were curling and golf. Harry also coached and helped coach sports teams in the Secondary Schools where he taught and community sports teams where he and his family lived. By request, there will be no funeral service. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice.

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Quintin Alex Wagler It is with great sadness and heartbreak that we announce the tragic passing of Quintin Alex Wagler on October 29, 2017 at the age of 27. Quintin suffered from a ruptured brain aneurysm while at work on Friday, October 27. His condition quickly deteriorated. Doctors at Royal Inland Hospital did all they could to provide him a chance to fight, however the damage was irreversible. Quintin passed away surrounded by friends and family. Quintin was born on March 22, 1990 in Kamloops, British Columbia. Quintin leaves behind the love of his life and soulmate Janelle Zimmer. He is also survived by his parents Brian and Diane, sister Rhea (Dave) and Ceirrin, brothers Brady (Laura) and Styles (Amanda), his grandmother’s Theresa LeBlanc (predeceased by Papa Al) from Kamloops and Mary Wagler (predeceased by Dan Wagler) from Stratford, Ontario. He will be greatly missed by his aunts and uncles and cousins. Rita Leblanc (Kevin Wilson) Issac Wilson, Janelle Munday, Irene Sandback (Keith) Eric, Cherilyn, Patience, Jaylia and Raelysa, Marie Struthers (Neil), Ashley (Monica) Zander and Ariel, (predeceased by Leyla) and Blaze; Jim Wagler (Kay) Alan, Mark and Scott, Bonita Mason, Alannah, Kaleigh and Brett, Darlene Birkenhead (Sam) Callahan, Allan Wagler (Laurie), Brian (April), Shawn, Ron Wagler (Michelle) Caden and Taryn and countless cherished friends. Quintin attended elementary at St. Ann’s, where he

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met his love Janelle. He graduated with honours from Sa-Hali Secondary School. Excelling in both academics and sports, especially mathematics and soccer, he captured everyone’s hearts. We all wished we had his natural talent.

David passed away surrounded by his family at the age of 52, after several years of health complications.

After high school he enrolled in an apprenticeship for carpentry and worked alongside his father Brian Wagler for A&B Boys Contracting Ltd. for over a decade. Quintin eventually obtained his Red Seal ticket at Thomson Rivers University. He was always hardworking, resourceful and took on more and more responsibility in the company with his organizational skills and brilliant mind for reading blueprints and business.

He leaves behind a son Dallas, mother Margaret and siblings Marlow (KC), Kerry (Lynne), Wendy (Lyle), Dwain and Murray (Tracie), numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Quintin always had a love for the outdoors and could often be found snowboarding on the slopes of Sun Peaks. Recently he summited to the base of Mount Robson, which served as a perfect example of how he was always up for an adventure. You could always find Quintin playing Sudoku, talking about the deeper life events and making everyone laugh with his quick sense of humor. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Quintin’s Life on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 3:00pm, at the Coast Hotel, Rogers Way, Main Ballroom, Kamloops. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Kamloops Brain Injury Association.

November 13, 1964 – October 27, 2017

David was born in Swan River, Manitoba, grew up in Kamloops, then after high school went up north to work.

David loved the outdoors especially fishing and hunting. He also had a book or crossword puzzle on the go wherever he went. He will be sadly missed. Special thanks to the Renal Unit, ICU and 4 North for their care and consideration to David as well as the family at this difficult time. There will be no service at David’s request. If inclined, donations may be made in David’s name to the Kidney Foundation. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454

Mary Harris Maciver October 14, 1924 – October 15, 2017 Mary was born in Edmonton, AB on October 14, 1924 and passed away on October 15, 2017 one day after her 93rd birthday. Mary is survived by her two sons Bruce (Rhonda) of Kamloops and Craig (Cherr) of Calgary, three grandchildren Mark (Melanie), Larry (Nathanda) and Shiela (Todd), three greatgrandchildren Milo, Jonus and Aiden. Mary was predeceased by her husband Norman. There will be no funeral by request. A Celebration of Mary’s Life was held on October 28, 2017 in Calgary and another will be held in Vancouver in the summer time when she is laid to rest with her husband Norman.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Bradley Andrew Young October 8, 1954 – October 27, 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bradley Andrew Young, Husband, Father, Grandfather, GreatGrandfather, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and friend on October 27, 2017 at the age of 63. He will be dearly missed by his family, wife Sandra Young, daughter Tracy (Kevin) Chambers, son Robert (Brittany) Young and grandchildren Bradley Chambers, Alexandria Chambers, Madison Young and Brooklyn Young, Kayleigh, Roger and Daniel Joseph and his great-grandchildren Declan and Daxton Chambers. A Celebration of Life for Brad will take place at 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at St. Andrews on the Square, Kamloops, BC. Please bring any fond memories or stories about Brad that you would like to share.

Lawrence John Adrian March 24, 1943 – October 27, 2017

It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of Lawrence Adrian at the age of 74 in Kamloops, BC. He was diagnosed with cancer for the second time in August 2016 and passed away at the Overlander Care Home hospice unit, Trinity Care. Lawrence was born and raised in Hepburn, Saskatchewan and moved to Kamloops in 1973. Kamloops became home to him and a place that he loved. In his youth he played baseball and hockey. He was a huge sports fan and liked watching any and all sports. He enjoyed volunteering at different sporting events in Kamloops over the years. He is survived by his son Vance Adrian of Saskatoon, SK and his daughter Crystal (Pete) Thompson of Saskatoon, SK, three grandchildren and one great-grandson Brittany (Mike) Merstorf and their son Archer of Calgary, AB, Lindsay (Thomas) Weinmaster of Saskatoon, SK and Matthew Thompson of Saskatoon, SK. He is also remembered by his sister Bernice (Ron) Rinas of Saskatoon, SK and his brother Keith (Lynn) Adrian of Saskatoon, SK. Lawrence was predeceased by his mother Evelyn (1990), father Albert (2015) and older brother Richard (2005). We would like to thank the staff at Overlander/Trinity Care, Joan from Home Care and also his friends and neighbors for all of their care, kindness and support during his illness. We appreciated it very much. Thank you, Alex, for your friendship and care for Lawrence. Should anyone wish to donate in Lawrence’s name, RIH Foundation -Memo: Overlander – Trinity, would appreciate the help. There will be no service at his request. Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

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Leonard St. Germain It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leo St. Germain of Kamloops, BC on October 29, 2017 at 78 years of age. Leo is survived by his loving wife Sandra, children Jennifer (Mike) of Kamloops, Theresa (Che) of Calgary, Patrick (Serra) of Kamloops and Crystal (Josh) of Kamloops, grandchildren Brayden, Michael, Jordan, Madison, Christiaan, Colton and Mason. Also left to cherish Leo’s memory are numerous brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews in Ontario, as well as daughters Kari and Sharon in Ontario. Leo was predeceased by his parents Rudolph and Cecille St. Germain, son Brian and numerous brothers and sisters. Leo was born in Sudbury, ON and moved to Kamloops in 1980. He worked in Kamloops for Huron Developments for many years and did roofing on the side. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Leo’s wonderful nurse Wendy. A Celebration of Leo’s Life will take place at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at FOE Eagles in Kamloops, BC. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

Her Journey’s Just Begun by E. Brenneman

Don’t think of her as gone away, Her journey’s just begun. Life holds so many facets, This earth is only one. Just think of her as resting, From the sorrows and the tears, In a place of warmth and comfort, Where there are no days and years. Think how she must be wishing, That we could know today, How nothing but our sadness, Can really pass away. And think of her as living, In the hearts of those she touched, For nothing loved is ever lost; And she was loved so much.

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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.

FULL-TIME PARTS RUNNER/ MECHANICS HELPER

Applicant must be motivated and have mechanical knowledge. Tasks include, but not limited to, pressure washing and cleaning parts. Please send resumes via fax: 250-372-2976, by email: reception@hytracker.com. No phone calls. Applicants that are considered will be contacted.

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Sales 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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Firearms .270 calibre BSA rifle w/ Tasco scope and accessories. Like new. Need PAL. $650. 250571-4943.

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Trucking company in Kamloops, BC is taking applications for the following position:

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Free: White Dove bird comes with cage and food. 250-5543742.

with air brakes, minimum 5-10 years lowbedding experience and 6, 7 and 8 axle experience.

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Please send resumes and current driver’s abstract via fax: 250-372-2976. No phone calls.

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

Furniture 8ft Antique Couch $900. Round dining room table w/4chairs & 2 bar stools. $700. Couch & matching chairs $149. 250-374-1541. Diningroom table w/8-chairs, c/w Buffet and Hutch. Med Colour. $900. 250-374-8933.

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

Pets

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

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Skylar Peppler dining set, 2leaves, 6 chairs, 2pc china cabinet, glasstop wooden bottom. Exec cond. $1950/obo. 250-828-0359.

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

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

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Misc. for Sale 12.5ft x 14ft. includes kitchen cabinets, doors solid red oak, glass panels, includes countertops, sinks, lazy susans, stove vent, etc Asking $3000 (250) 314-1416 Genuine Leather Jacket, Black and pretty Size M. Waist length. $50. 778-470-2686. MISC4Sale: Oak Table Chairs-$400, 1-Standard 8ft truck canopy $300. Call 250851-1115 after 6pm or leave msg.

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School District No. 73 KAMLOOPS/THOMPSON

Clerical Position 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Human Resources School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) is currently accepting applications for:

Clerical Position 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Human Resources Department The incumbent will ensure accuracy with employee records while maintaining conďŹ dentiality and ensure the efďŹ cient operations of the department. The incumbent will support stafďŹ ng, job postings, beneďŹ t administration and back-up dispatch. Preference will be given to those individuals who have completed Grade 12, prefer a program in ofďŹ ce administration, keyboarding at 65 wpm, and four years proven previous clerical work experience. Written applications outlining experience and qualiďŹ cations should be forwarded by no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, to: Sharlene Bowers Director of Human Resources School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) 1383 Ninth Avenue Kamloops BC V2C 3X7 Fax: 250-372-1183 e-mail: sbowers@sd73.bc.ca

Homeshare Provider Open your heart, Open your home Do you want to make a difference to someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life? Individuals with developmental disabilities face challenging housing issues. For more than 30 years, TCS has helped meet those needs by providing housing and personal support for individuals with a range of abilities. Our clients have a variety of needs, but most simply need a supportive and stable home where people will care about them. We are currently seeking Home Share Providers in the Kamloops area. Not only will you enhance the life of an individual, but you will also enrich your own. TCS has a devoted team that will support and train you. We believe in matching individuals with you and your family. Remuneration is provided according to the needs of the individuals served. We are looking for a specific home share provider in the Kamloops area. You would need to have experience working with individuals with a mental health diagnosis, as well as being comfortable providing harm reduction support. The support that you provide would be flexible and evolves to the individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s changing needs. As well we are looking for a basement suite that would allow for a balance between an individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s independence and access to the natural supports that come with being a part of a relationship with the caregiver and family. This individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preferred neighbourhoods are Brocklehurst, North Kamloops or Westsyde.

Queen box spring and mattress very clean c/w metal headboard and bed frame. $350. 250-312-3711. Woodstove $500. 3â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 3â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 3â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Inclds 1 cord split birch wood worth $150 (778) 220-6299

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Site Support Technician

School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) is currently accepting applications for:

Site Support Technician The incumbent will provide support for site networks, network operating systems as well as computer hardware and application software to work sites as required throughout the School District under the limited supervision of the site administrator and Information Technology Management Staff. Preference will be given to those individuals who have completed a 2 Year Post Secondary Diploma in Computer Technology, possess a current Linux CertiďŹ cation LPI Level II, with minimum of two yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience working with Network operating systems (Linux) and a valid BC Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License. Written applications outlining experience and qualiďŹ cations should be forwarded by no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, to: Sharlene Bowers Director of Human Resources School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) 1383 Ninth Avenue Kamloops BC V2C 3X7 Fax: 250-372-1183 e-mail: sbowers@sd73.bc.ca

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Northland Apartments Bachelor Suite starting at $845 per month 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Adult Oriented No Pets Elevators / Dishwashers Common Laundry $850-$1,200 per month North Shore 250-376-1427 South Shore 250-314-1135

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

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

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

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

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Boats 14ft aluminum boat w/trailer and new 9.9HP Merc O/B w/asst equip $4000. (250) 523-6251 14ft. Runabout boat. 40hp Johnson motor on trailer. $1500/obo. 778-469-5434. 25ft Carver Cabin/cruiser. Slps 4-6, toilet, sink, shower, 9.9 kicker, new engine 5.8 with a Volvo leg, trailer new tires, bearings, surge brake control. $15,000/obo. or trade for 2 Sea-dooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 250-376-4163.

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

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8ft. Fly Master Aluminum flat bottom boat. 2 years old. $900. 250-828-1542.

2006 Ford Taurus SE. Exec cond, remote start, new battery & tires. 139,000kms. $4,000. 250-376-3278.

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

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2005, 38â&#x20AC;&#x2122; RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6, appl incld, fully loaded, $16,900. 236-421-2251

2bdrms, C/A, F/S, sep entr. patio, nice yard. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. No Pets. $895/mo. 250-376-0633

Riverfront 1bdrm daylight level entry, util incl $650/mo. Avail now. 250-579-9609.

Yard clean-up, Hedge trimming, Dump Runs

call 250-374-0462

Recreational/Sale

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

NEW 2 bdrm daylight. Dufferin N/S, N/P, No Noise. $1200/mo+DD. 250-314-0060

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

Suites, Lower

Large 2bdrm Basement Suite Westsyde. f/s w/d n/p n/s. $1100.Util incld. 250-318-8056

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2003 GMC Sierra extended cab, 4x4 with canopy. Fully loaded. $5,500/obo. 778-257-2468

Shared Accommodation 2bdrm apt downtown for quiet non-smoking male. N/P. $550/mo. 236-425-1499.

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

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

All Furnished 4Bd,nrTRU/RIH Cozy View Deck nsp $2300. 250-314-0909pg604-802-5649

Rooms for Rent

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

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Brock 3Bdrm, 2 baths, c/a $1800/mth &dd 778-470-1680

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2006 Equinox. 168,000kms. Auto, 6cyl. Good cond. $5,500/obo. 250-554-2788.

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2013 Hyundai Tuson AWD. 53,000kms. New cond. New battery/rear brakes. $17,000. 250-578-2052.

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