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DAVE EAGLES/KTW The former Brass Kettle restaurant was destroyed by fire last Friday. The building at the corner of Pacific Way and Hugh Allan Drive in Aberdeen had been empty for more than a decade. Investigators believe the blaze was human-caused.
Fire site sold by Gaglardi in November NEW OWNER PLANS CAR WASH, STORAGE UNITS FOR PROPERTY a newly formed numbered company less than two months ago. The building, which formerly housed the Brass Kettle and Juniper’s restaurants at the corner of Pacific Way and Hugh Allan Drive in Aberdeen, was destroyed in a large fire described by investigators as human-caused.
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The property on which an abandoned Kamloops restaurant burned to the ground last Friday was sold by Kamloops Blazers’ majority owner Tom Gaglardi to
Property records show the Brass Kettle property was sold by Gaglardi’s Northland Properties on Nov. 18 to Vancouver-based 1139653 B.C., which incorporated less than three weeks before the purchase. See BURNED BUILDING, A4
The trial of a man accused of beating a teen into a coma after finding him on his property in 2016 will not take place in Kamloops. A B.C. Supreme Court judge on Monday granted an application from Kristopher Teichrieb’s defence lawyer to have his trial moved to Kelowna. Teichrieb, 41, has been in custody since the early-morning hours of June 19, 2016, when he is alleged to have assaulted Jessie Simpson, who was then 18. Simpson, who is now 20 and remains in hospital, was assaulted at Holt Street and Clifford Avenue in Brocklehurst, not far from Teichrieb’s home. Simpson’s friends and family have said the teen was celebrating high school graduation the night before the attack and may have been searching for a group of friends when he was attacked. “Due to the extensive publicity in this case, Mr. Teichrieb would not get a fair trial in this location,” defence lawyer Jordan Watt said, pointing to dozens of news stories detailing the allegations against his client and the
injuries to Simpson. “They draw not only sympathy, but also empathy towards the victim.” Watt also mentioned comments posted online in response to news stories depicting “much animosity” toward Teichrieb, as well as a May 2017 story in KTW that mentioned the possibility of a guilty plea after lawyers on both sides asked for more time to talk. “We have discussed Kelowna as a place where all of the witnesses could easily get to from here,” Watt said. The Crown, two prosecutors from the Lower Mainland, did not oppose the change-of-venue application. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Joel Groves ordered the file be transferred to Kelowna and gave lawyers six weeks to begin looking for a trial date. After spending months in a coma, Simpson began to wake up following brain surgery in early 2017. Since then, his health has fluctuated and he has been transferred from his room at Royal Inland Hospital to the facility’s intensive-care unit multiple times. In June, a judge declared Simpson legally infirm, appointing his mother to act on his behalf.
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A Kamloops woman who more than 20 years ago set fire to her two young children — killing her five-year-old daughter and leaving her three-year-old son disfigured and seriously injured — continues to maintain her innocence behind bars. Donna Hysop is serving a life sentence after being convicted of second-degree murder and attempted murder stemming from the attacks in a Juniper Ridge town-
house on March 18, 1997. Now 50, Hysop applied to the Parole Board of Canada for unescorted temporary absences from the minimum-security facility in which she is being housed. Her application was denied in December, but the written decision became public this month. According to the document, Hysop wanted unescorted absences to visit with her mother over the Christmas holidays. Parole board officials turned down her request, opting to allow her to reapply in the future after completing “a large number” of
successful escorted temporary absences. Hysop had her right to escorted absences revoked in recent years after concerns were raised about a relationship she was attempting to start with a man she met on an outing. Hysop was convicted based largely on confessions she made in the presence of police, fire crews and neighbours. In court, she said her comments were taken out of context. The parole document states Hysop refuses to admit her role in setting her children on fire. “You do not take responsibility
for the index offence and you maintain that you are innocent; however, your case-management team reports that you have acknowledged that you were struggling emotionally at the time of the offence and that you were concerned by your suspicions that one of the victims had been sexually assaulted,” it reads. “You verbalize responsibility, as you believe that had you not been distracted with other issues, you would have been more aware of the victims’ safety and the fire would not have started.” Hysop told officials she believes her statements following the deadly
fire were “misunderstood.” Despite those issues, the document describes Hysop as having a high likelihood of successful reintegration to society. A psychiatric report labelled her a low risk to reoffend violently. Hysop is legally eligible for parole, but has had previous applications for release denied by officials. Following “institutional behavioural issues,” the document states, she was reclassified to medium security in 2012 before being moved back to the minimum security level in early 2017.
At left is a real .45 calibre Beretta PX4 Storm SD (Special Duty) pistol. At right is the pellet gun recovered near where a 32-year-old man was arrested last Friday after reports of man threatening people in the Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society building at 125 Palm St. on the North Shore. RCMP PHOTOS
Charges laid in connection to pellet-gun incident A 32-year-old Kamloops man faces charges following an incident last Friday when a man allegedly threatened people while waving a pellet gun in the Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society building at 125 Palm St. on the North Shore. Joadth Michael Anderson is charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, pointing a firearm and
failure to comply with a probation order. Staff Sgt. Edward Preto said a 911 call was made at 1:44 p.m. from the Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society building. The caller said a male was threatening people by waving a gun around. Preto said officers responded and found the suspect a
block from the building, where he was arrested. Police tracking dog Fargo found a pellet gun in the area — a weapon that looks like a 9-mm semi-automatic handgun. “This pellet pistol is an exact replica of 9-mm semi-automatic pistol and it is difficult even for persons familiar with firearms to identify it as such,” Preto said.
Charter challenge decision, sentence, set for Feb. 19 TIM PETRUK STAFF REPORTER tim@kamloopsthisweek.com
The Crown wants an alleged Kamloops gangster convicted on a handful of property and firearm-related charges jailed up to three years. Jason Robertson will learn his fate on Feb. 19. He was convicted last year of six charges stemming from a series of high-profile police raids in 2014, including one on Robertson’s Arrowstone Drive home in Sahali. Robertson and his wife were initially facing dozens of serious charges, but the majority were stayed before trial. One of Robertson’s convictions — possession of two heritage rifles knowing they were obtained in the commission of an offence — carries with it a 12-month mandatory minimum jail sentence. Defence lawyers Micah Rankin and Jeremy Jensen argued the legality of the mandatory minimum on Tuesday and B.C. Supreme Court Justice Jeanne Watchuk is expected to give her decision on the Charter challenge the same day Robertson is sentenced. The Crown has alleged throughout that Robertson is involved in the drug trade, though he is not facing any drug-related charges. “Mr. Robertson was a drug trafficker and trafficked out of that residence on Arrowstone Drive,” Crown prosecutor Evan Goulet said during sentencing submissions on Monday. Goulet asked Watchuk to impose a prison sentence of two to three years, while Robertson’s lawyers asked for something in the range of six to nine months if their Charter challenge is successful. If not, they argued for a sentence of 18 months in jail.
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The ninth annual Heap the Honda Children’s Book Drive, sponsored by Kamloops Honda in partnership with Literacy in Kamloops (LinK), was launched on the weekend and runs to Jan. 27. The Cat in the Hat and Thing 1 and Thing 2 joined Macy Doll for the kickoff. The project’s goals are to increase book ownership in all homes and to encourage a love of reading. Volunteers distribute the books to Bright Red Bookshelves at 22 school and community locations. New or gently used children’s books can be dropped off at Kamloops Honda, 1308 Josep Way, until Jan. 27. Other drop-off locations include the North Kamloops and downtown libraries, the Henry Grube Education Centre, Kamloops This Week, any Bright Red Bookshelf location and Sandman Centre during the Jan. 27 Kamloops Blazers’ game. ABC Family Literacy Day takes place on Jan. 20 at the Henry Grube Education Centre, while Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week takes place from Jan. 20 to Jan. 27. ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW
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A Kamloops city councillor wants to take another look at how and when snow is cleared from city streets. At Tuesday’s meeting, Coun. Donovan Cavers introduced a notice of motion calling for an analysis of the city’s snow-clearing service levels and those of similar communities, as well as the Ministry of Transportation’s highway clearing program. The motion will be up for a vote on Jan. 16. Cavers said the city typically receives snow complaints in the winter, but after December’s multiple snowfalls, complaints seem to have come more frequently than usual. “I basically just want staff to formalize why they think things happened the way they did and, if there’s room for improvement, that we go ahead with that,” Cavers said. His notice of motion calls for city staff to explore windrow gates, technology that allows a snow plow to direct snow elsewhere when passing driveways or intersections, rather than leaving a steep berm. Cavers said he also wants to know how many more staffers and trucks would be required to shorten the amount of time the city has to clear various types of roads, and to
• PAGE A6: The city’s annual snow-clearing budget is $1.6 million. How is that money spent? • PAGE A9: Read what some of your fellow residents think of the city’s snow-clearing job so far. look at snow-clearing service levels for modes of transportation that don’t involve cars. Council last looked at its snow-clearing spending in 2015, when it rejected a supplementary budget item that would have doubled the city’s snow-clearing budget. At that time, public works staff estimated the city would need to spend an additional $500,000 a year to add sidewalk-clearing service and $1.5 million annually to reduce the time for street clearing and remove some of the windrows created by plows (that hardpacked wall of snow at the end of your driveway, deposited by plows as they clear your street). Those costs would have equalled a two per cent property tax hike. The increased service would have also
required about $1 million in new equipment spending. Streets and environmental services manager Glen Farrow said the city is reaching the point where it’s likely some new money will need to be spent in the coming years. “Top of Juniper, top of Aberdeen, top of Batchelor — all those areas where new growth is are hills and we haven’t added new staff in quite some time,” he said. “Do I believe we’re at the point where we’re getting close to asking for one additional staff and truck per shift? Yeah, I would think we’re getting pretty close. “The fact that I’m not asking for three new staff this year speaks to the great job our guys are doing with the resources they’ve been given.”
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The city now spends about $1.62 million a year on snow clearing. Crews are tasked with ensuring arterial roads are cleared four hours after a snowfall ends and local roads are tackled within 36 hours of the last snowflake falling. Crews also clear space at bus stops on arterial roads to allow the vehicle to deploy its ramp. Of that $1.62 million, $706,000 is spent on wages and benefits for
the city’s snow-clearing fleet, which includes three Monday to Friday shifts of 10 people each. Streets and environmental services manager Glen Farrow said that sum also includes an overtime budget of about $50,000, since snow often falls just before the weekend or over statutory holidays. Another $534,000 is spent on the plows themselves, including fuel and maintenance costs. That sum also includes money that is set aside to replace equipment. The city replaced three plows last year and typically changes over
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sitting for half the year, it’s not really wise,” he said. Overall, the city budgets $45,000 for contracting, which includes trucks that remove windrows from the city’s core shopping areas — something now happening in the Tranquille Market area (the downtown was cleared on Monday night). Farrow said the city has a mandate to remove those windrows once they reach 60 centimetres in height. The snow is relocated to the public works yard off McGill Road. “When we start hauling snow, that’s when things really add up,” he
said. “We’re spending over $10,000 each night.” Farrow said the city doesn’t haul snow from anywhere else at present, both for budget reasons and because space in the public works yard is limited. He noted there aren’t many other spots where snow can be stored, given unstable soils in many areas and prohibitions on dumping snow in the river. Other communities that haul more snow use technology to melt it down, Farrow said, which is one option the city can explore.
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some of its vehicles every other year, Farrow said. Outside of snowfall season, most of the vehicles are used by public works staffers for other duties, such as filling potholes and weed control. The city also has two graders that can move more snow than regular plows and contracts out for a third grader during heavy snowfall. Farrow said bringing more graders in house would be cost-prohibitive and less useful at other times of year. “That’s the balance. We could buy all sorts of equipment, but if it’s
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The City of Kamloops has hired its new communications manager. Wendy Heshka will take over the role on Monday, Jan. 15. Heshka has served as vice-chair of the board for the Knowledge Network Corporation, an educational cable channel in B.C., and has worked as a sessional lecturer at Thompson Rivers University’s School of Business and Economics, as well as in its journalism program. “Ms. Heshka had not only expansive experience in communications and the aptitude that the city is looking for, but
also presented creative ideas on how the city can better communicate and engage with the public,” CAO David Trawin said in a release. The hire comes after the city opted to split its previous communications position into two roles. Tammy Robertson, the city’s communication and community engagement manager, will now serve as its externalrelations manager, working with First Nations bands, Venture Kamloops and other groups. Trawin previously told KTW the new position will cost the city about $100,000 per year.
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Rebates for wood-burning appliances The City of Kamloops is offering rebates of up to $1,600 for residents looking to exchange old wood-burning appliances for low-emission models. Rebates are being offered in partnership with the province and the B.C. Lung Association. Levels of rebate vary, depending on what type of appliance is up for exchange.
To learn more about the program and to find out if an existing appliance qualifies for a rebate, go online to kamloops.ca/woodstove or call program co-ordinator Laura Sampliner at 250-828-3731. The city and its partners in the program will issue a maximum of 40 rebates to residents this year.
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very year, as December yields to January, we encounter page after page of the strangest lists, such as a list of the number of contaminants — like insect parts — allowed in a bottle of commercial spaghetti sauce. (Hint: It’s not zero). People love lists and that is never more evident than now, when we start to see list after list: Top 10 concerts of 2017; Top 10 Movies of 2017, Top 10 Top 10 lists of 2017, etc. But topping the list this time of year has to be the combination with another favourite seasonal activity: the Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions. It’s hard to imagine a worse time of the year to make a resolution, during numerous celebrations when the focus is on partying and having a good time, not necessarily rational thought. It’s not surprising that New Year’s resolutions are dominated every year by those that fall into the health and wellness category. Losing weight, exercising more and quitting smoking are regular targets, probably because people are making these decisions while indulging all their bad habits during the holidays. Lifestyle changes is another big category: spend more time with friends and family, learn something new, get organized, donate more time to charity. But the statistics on people carrying through on New Year’s resolutions are a little sad. Only about 12 per cent ever make it to their goal, according to the Statistic Brain Research Institute. Though we all know how unlikely we are to follow through on our resolutions, we keep making them, hoping to shape a better life and a better world. And maybe that’s what it’s really all about: hope. To have something as simple and important as hope in this unstable world is not a bad resolution to have. Here’s to keeping it, statistics be damned.
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he media table at Kamloops City Council meetings has become a very lonely place. Kamloops This Week’s Andrea Klassen seems to be the only reporter who regularly attends. Radio NL’s Angelo Iacobucci, a longtime attendee, has not been covering council in person as of late. Ten years ago, we had at least three reporters who regularly attended council meetings, and often more. Now, we may only have one reporter in council chambers. I know Iacobucci, the Broadcast Centre’s James Peters and the folks at CBC Kamloops are tuned into the city council live stream online and call when they have follow-up questions. However, I see reporters not attending city council meetings as a loss to the community. Easily tracking down further information, watching how council interacts, building relationships with council members and senior staff — these are all greatly diminished if one is not in council chambers. As a result, the community suffers. From time to time, I’ve had my issues with media coverage but I am a huge believer that a vibrant community has a strong and vibrant media. With so many diverse and sometimes critical voices, journalists have a crucial role to play as trusted observers who help build community understanding of often complex issues. Journalism should not just be about making money. I hope the new owners of Radio
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CITY HALL NL understand that. And I hope the owners of this newspaper seriously consider if switching to two issues per week from a thriceweekly publishing schedule really will serve the public interest. The balance of “sponsored” articles/segments, as opposed to articles written by journalists in the community interest also seems troubling at times. I understand, for example, that most interviews on CFJC’s Midday show are paid spots. Yet, obviously, there are people to pay, newsprint to buy, audio and TV equipment to maintain. Kijiji is taking the place of classified ads, while local car advertisements now pop up on my Facebook feed. Plus, there is a lot of news and (especially) views available online. What is a revenue model that will support strong and vibrant journalism in Kamloops? How does Kamloops This Week profitably put out six issues a week as opposed to two? I think a big reimagining is in order. I am betting many people in town will have no problem paying a reasonable amount if they see
value in what they are getting. We have amazing journalists and media minds in Kamloops and I’m hoping they will build a foundation for this reimagining. Some of my thoughts on a way forward: • Local media has to better understand what people want from the news today. Could there be some sort of survey done? • Don’t cater to the lowest common denominator of coverage. I am attracted to sensational coverage as much as anyone else, but I should probably spend more time understanding the school district’s plans for the next decade. Can reporters make this type of coverage engaging? • How much would people be willing to pay in subscriptions or memberships to support local media? Could the media content still be available to those who don’t pay for free? If I was a local publisher/editor/news director, my first question would likely be: “How do I continue to build trust with my readers/listeners/viewers by providing them with quality information that will help them be better citizens?” The more people trust, the more people will invest in time and money. The media is in an unprecedented place of crisis and opportunity. I think Kamloops can seize hold of the opportunities. And, Angelo, hope to see you back at council soon. Arjun Singh is a Kamloops councillor. Council columns appear monthly in KTW and online at kamloopsthisweek.com. Email Singh at asingh@kamloops. ca. To comment, email editor@ kamloopsthisweek.com.
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WILL CITY HALL NOTICE SNOW PROBLEM? Editor: Once again I find myself writing a letter to the editor in the hope that someone at city hall might actually take notice. As in previous years, it is almost impossible to walk two or three blocks to get groceries
or prescriptions in the downtown area if you happen to use a walker or a cane. Yes, the snow just had to fall right before New Year’s Day and city staff were on holidays, but they still managed to plow the streets, leaving windrows
everywhere, including at crosswalks. Just how much would it cost to clear the access at crosswalks downtown so seniors and others with mobility issues could actually cross the streets with some degree of safety?
It would be far less than the hundreds of thousands of dollars spent on useless studies about parking downtown or why businesses are leaving the core area. Douglas Morrison Kamloops
CITY SHOULD REINVENT HOW IT DOES BUSINESS Editor: I have lived in upper Aberdeen for almost 25 years and I have watched city snow crews burn off the budget too many times to count. I hear the plows going by my house at all hours — on stat holidays, nights and weekends. I hear the blades hard
on the road, grinding down the cutting edges, wasting fuel, creating wear and tear on vehicles and shortening the vehicle’s life — all to remove a skiff of snow. Then, when the roads are bad, the trucks are nowhere to be seen. With the carbon tax affecting everything, I
am not willing to put up with this nonsense any longer. A lot of people in our city have been forced to reinvent themselves and their lifestyles due to a drastic change in the economy and job market. It’s high time the city reinvents how
it does business. I am positive a lot of underemployed locals would be more than happy to get a call at 3 a.m. to jump in a plow truck to clear the streets without the expectation of triple overtime and days off with pay for doing these tasks. It should be a crimi-
nal offence to waste resources, to have trucks idling and driving around aimlessly, burning off a budget. The city needs a reality check and needs to stop living in its fantasy world. Kim Young Kamloops
KAMLOOPS’ SNOW-CLEARING STRATEGY ‘INADEQUATE’ Editor: The snow-clearing and road maintenance by the city is totally inadequate. Our downtown is appalling and provides no incentive for customers to shop there. The build-up of snow on curbs and sidewalks is ridiculous. Cars are forced to park way out on the street, making vehicle traffic unsafe.
Leaving vehicles and getting to sidewalks is treacherous and invites falls and mishaps. I am surprised downtown merchants are not up in arms. Sidewalks in many areas are close to impassable except for young fit people. On my trip to a recent Kamloops Blazers game, I found — after paying $4 for parking — that city lots were not cleared
and were full of slush and ice. City crews should be out at night clearing sidewalks and removing snow from heavily used areas such as downtown. Expecting merchants and/ or residents to do this is absurd when the city has the manpower and equipment to do it efficiently and quickly. A week after a heavy snowfall, citizens should be able to drive
and walk on streets and sidewalks that have been properly cleared. We pay taxes for these services, and we are not receiving them. Something needs to be done to fix this problem. We are a vibrant city with the snow-clearing attitude of a small village. Scott Bond Kamloops
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Weather is a fowl factor. The annual Christmas bird count saw slightly above-average results, but organizer Rick Howie said the numbers would have been different if tallied during Kamloops’ recent stint of chilly weather. “I think if we were doing it [bird count] today, a lot of our fowl numbers would be a lot lower,” Howie said. Thirty-six people, mostly members of the Kamloops Naturalist Club, scanned a 12-kilometre radius around Mount Dufferin on Dec. 17, formed teams to search for birds on a day featuring mild temperatures above the freezing mark, with little wind and no snow. Weather plays a factor in the count
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because small birds tend to shelter themselves when the temperatures drop, Howie said. Volunteers also tend to take more frequent trips to a warm vehicle over the eight-hour period outdoors. “You can’t blame people,” Howie said. Seventy-six species were identified during the Christmas 2017 count, along with 7,645 individual birds. The 2016 count turned up 75 species. The average is 74 in the more than three decades of conducting the count in the River City. Of notable birds, a lone Northern goshawk — a large bird of prey — was spotted during the search, an atypical sighting due to its tendency to stay in high forests outside of the Kamloops’ count zone. Five Northern pygmy owls were also discovered, along with about 100 pine grosbeaks. “Some years we don’t get them at all,” Howie said, not-
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Seven-year-old Aubrey Emsland (right) joins her fellow Peter Puck teammates during a visit to the home of the Kamloops Blazers. The WHL players got to skate with local Peter Puck skaters on the ice at Sandman Centre.
Canada’s highest court’s decision brings the nation’s laws into information age The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that Canadians can expect their text messages to remain private — at least in some cases — even after the messages reach their destination. TIM PETRUK
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A Kamloops law professor says a pair of monumental decisions last month by Canada’s highest court bring the nation’s laws into the information age, ending a period of “windfall” for police. “It’s another one of those decisions that beings the Charter up to date as it relates to modern technology,” Thompson Rivers University law professor Micah Rankin told KTW. The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that Canadians can expect their text messages to remain private — at least in some cases — even after the messages reach their destination. “Before, it was kind of like the police saw it as a windfall — ‘Oh, we got a bunch of stuff in there like a photo of a guy with a gun. Jackpot,’” Rankin said. “Now, they’re not precluded from using it, but if they want to get in there, they are going to have to seek some form of [judicial] authorization.” In a potentially significant 5-2 ruling, the high court set aside the firearms-trafficking convictions against Nour Marakah, whose messages were found by Toronto police on the mobile phone of an alleged accomplice.
The court said Marakah had a reasonable expectation of privacy concerning the messages, meaning he had a right to challenge the police search of the phone as a violation of his guarantees under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. “The test is whether you have an expectation of privacy,” Rankin said. “I don’t think you could say yes every time. If I sent an incriminating message to an RCMP officer, for example, I wouldn’t. But if you’re having a private message exchange, the police are going to have to get a production order or warrant.” In her reasons for the majority, Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin noted Marakah was the author of the text messages introduced as evidence against him, that he expected the electronic conversation to remain private and that he asked recipient Andrew Winchester numerous times to delete the messages. Marakah’s convictions were tossed out because, the high court concluded, police should have had a judicial warrant to search Winchester’s phone and that effectively excluded the messages from evidence. However, the court cautioned that gauging the expectation of privacy depends on the facts of a case
and that the outcome might be different in other circumstances. McLachlin said the expectation can hinge on the place of a search, even though it may not be a physical space in the digital era. “This interconnected web of devices and servers creates an electronic world of digital communication that, in the 21st century, is every bit as real as a physical space,’’ she wrote. “The millions of us who text friends, family and acquaintances may each be viewed as having appropriated a corner of this electronic space for our own purposes. There, we seclude ourselves and convey our private messages, just as we might use a room in a home or an office to talk behind closed doors.’’ It is difficult to think of a type of conversation or communication capable of promising more privacy than text messaging, she added. “A wife has no way of knowing that, when her husband appears to be catching up on emails, he is in fact conversing by text message with a paramour. A father does not know whom or what his daughter is texting at the dinner table.’’ Marakah accepted the risk that Winchester might disclose the messages to other parties, but in doing so, Marakah “did not give
up control over the information’’ or his right to Charter protection, McLachlin said. She noted that even if an accused person has the right to argue there was a violation of their constitutional right against unreasonable search and seizure, it does not mean the argument will succeed. In addition, not every kind of electronic communication will involve a reasonable expectation of privacy that allows an accused to make the Charter argument, she wrote: “This case does not concern, for example, messages posted on social media, conversations occurring in crowded internet chat rooms or comments posted on online message boards.’’ In a dissenting opinion for the minority, Justice Michael Moldaver warned that the court’s defence of privacy rights could prompt police, out of an abundance of caution, to seek a judicial warrant even in cases where a victim voluntarily hands over threatening or offensive messages he or she has received. In turn, this could “strain police and judicial resources in an already overburdened criminal justice system,’’ he wrote. In her reasons, McLachlin said that if and when such concerns arise, “it will be for courts
to address them’’ and that the protection of privacy in electronic conversations “should not be lightly denied.’’ In a second ruling last month, the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed an appeal of gun and drug convictions in a case in which Ottawa police had a production order to seize text messages stored on a Telus server. In keeping with the Marakah decision, McLachlin wrote that the convicted man, Tristin Jones, was improperly denied an opportunity to challenge the production order as a violation of Charter guarantees against unreasonable search and seizure. However, McLachlin concluded the messages were lawfully seized and, as a result, his constitutional rights were not breached. The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association intervened in the case, arguing police should have to meet more stringent warrant requirements when seeking text messages from a telecommunications provider. The Supreme Court decision “is an unfortunate development in the law,’’ said Caily DiPuma, the association’s acting litigation director. — with files from The Canadian Press
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Edna Gwynn of Kamloops receives her prize of a beautiful basket of goodies from Investors Group consultants Leah Briault and Teri Young at the company’s Columbia Street office. The basket was a prize in a raffle, one of several fundraising events to support the upcoming Walk For Alzheimer’s on May 6, of which Investors Group is a regular title sponsor. For more information on the annual event, go online to walkforalzheimers.ca. DAVE EAGLES/KTW
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Kamloops software company iCompass Technologies Inc. has been sold to an American investor — but it won’t be leaving the city. CEO Paulin Laberge said the purchaser does not want its name or amount it paid made public, but added the buyer will be spending to help expand the company started by Todd Stone in 1999. Stone sold his shares when he was first elected to the legislature as Kamloops-South Thompson MLA in 2013. Wife Chantelle Stone is a minority shareholder in the firm, although her involvement has been to occasionally meet with the board in an advisory capacity only. Laberge was originally a board member, but when Stone decided to run for office, Laberge became acting CEO. He said Stone, who he had met years before at a technology course, did not expect to be
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elected in 2013. When he won the riding, Laberge stepped up to run the company. The following year, Laberge met with local investors. “I said give me your money and I’ll make you more,” he recounted, noting all investors “did pretty well. They got all their money back and a good return.” The company now employees 28 people at its Mission Flats Road office, but that number should grow in coming months, Laberge said, as it expands in all areas of software development. The primary focus of iCompass is governance software that helps small municipalities manage meetings and records. The software is designed for transparency by the organizations using it and to provide ease of access for the public. Kamloops City Hall uses iCompass software, as does the Kamloops-Thompson school district, although Laberge said the focus is less on school boards and more on municipal governments. The company has more than
Police are investigating after the body of an apparent pedestrian was discovered on a Kamloops highway late Sunday. RCMP Staff Sgt. Ed Preto said a man was found dead in the southbound lane of Highway 5 near the junction with the Trans-Canada. The 21-year-old victim is not from Kamloops, Preto said. “It appears that he was struck by a vehicle and that vehicle did not remain at the scene,” he said.
500 customers in Canada and the U.S. who at some point engage with more than 12-million people. ICompass was not for sale when the purchaser made contact, Laberge said, adding it is an aggressive, privately owned business that “wants to be a world leader” in technology. Laberge said the investment is good for Kamloops and he won’t be surprised if other tech start-ups in the city — a growing sector of the local economy — are also acquired by larger firms in coming years. Laberge likened Kamloops to Boulder, Col., a haven for start-up companies in industries including natural foods biotech and the internet. The office, which used to be on Victoria Street, will later this year move to the North Shore, into the building on Tranquille Road now housing the Kamloops Innovation Centre. Laberge said he anticipates the two entities to collaborate on projects in the future. “There’s lots of opportunities for cross-pollination,” he said.
• Police are on the hunt for a suspect after an armed robbery at a North Shore business on Sunday. A man armed with a semi-automatic pistol walked into Adultz on Tranquille Road just before 8:30 p.m. and demanded money. The suspect is described as a white man with a medium build dressed in dark clothing. He was wearing a black ski mask at the time. The investigation is ongoing.
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ominique Baird has been busy — greeting guests during breakfast shift at the Fairfield Marriott in Aberdeen, acting in the The Laughing Stock Theatre Society’s The Little Mermaid A Panto Under the Sea and teaching students about people with diverse abilities. “Three different types of Down syndrome,” Baird told KTW. “I have one of them. I have the 21st chromosome. I can do things different than everybody else. Just a little bit.” The 26-year-old has the most common type of the genetic disorder, Trisomy 21 Down syndrome. She is independent in the community with support from People in Motion. A member for more than a decade, Baird has taken lifeskills classes and attended social outings, learned proper handwashing and hopped aboard a paratransit bus with friends to visit the B.C. Wildlife Park. She also volunteers with People in Motion. “I do youth outreach,” she said. “I go around to the schools and speak.” People in Motion opened in 1989, offering programs and services to people with diverse abilities. Diverse abilities were formerly called disabilities. “Disabilities is starting to be politically incorrect because of the ‘dis’ . . .,” People in Motion executive director Heather Brandon said. “When you think about diverse, you have other abilities.” The Kamloops non-profit group has more than 400 members, 175 of whom regularly participate in programs at its office at 182 Tranquille
NEW SET OF WHEELS NEEDED People in Motion is raising funds to replace its bus, a vehicle entering its second decade of life and showing its age. Executive director Heather Bandon said it has been unreliable as of late, breaking down twice. “We’ve got a bus full of people with disabilities. It’s not a good thing pulling to the side of the road at night,” Brandon said. “We’ve pretty much stopped all transportation outside of the city.” The organization hopes to purchase a larger, 18-seat bus, which is estimated to cost $120,000. The bus is also integral to the nonprofit group because it is rented out when not in use. “It’s a lot of money for us to fundraise,” Brandon said. So far, Peopke in Motion has raised $75,000 toward that effort, courtesy The Stollery Charitable Foundation ($50,000), Teck Highland Valley Copper ($15,000) and Warner Rentals ($10,000.) More information on the fundraising campaign is online at peopleinmotion. org.
Rd. Two-thirds of those people — including Baird — are youth and transitioning adults. “That’s the group we’re really focusing on in terms of developing to get them into society and prepare them for the community,” Brandon said.
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people go to everyone’s house . . . people give drinks and money.” A group of a half-dozen or so women organize the local festivities. The annual event has drawn 200 to 300 attendees in the past, but last year’s event drew larger crowds than usual, with about 350 people turning up to celebrate. The Jan. 20 event will feature a rice and curried chicken supper, along with door prizes and draws. The last draw has some sparkle to it. “The last is a diamond [ring],” Bains said. The festival of new begin-
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nings is celebrated primarily by Sikhs and Hindus, but all are welcome to attend. While men are invited to the Jan. 13 celebration, women are only permitted to attend the Jan. 20 dinner and dance. “Invite all the ladies,” Bains said. “Come celebrate with us.” Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for kids ages five to 12. They can be purchased at Fortune Health Foods, 750 Fortune Dr., and Kamloops Immigrant Services, 448 Tranquille Rd., or by calling 250-828-6746. The temple’s Jan. 13 celebration is from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Jan. 20 celebration begins at 6 p.m.
a actual retail experience — laundry and cooking. A Thompson Rivers University student chef takes over the office kitchen to teach the latter. “Some of them [People in Motion members] are taught to never pick up a knife and never turn on the stove, so they’re totally dependent,” Brandon said. “We’re talking about high-functioning people.” Baird hasn’t quite got the hang of handling a knife, but she remembers the lesson. “I know how to hold the handle and the blade to the side,” she said. People In Motion offers many services under its roof, but one thing ties them all together — its bus. A 16-seat paratransit bus is designed specifically for transporting people with
diverse abilities. “Our bus goes and picks everybody up, 16 people, takes them out to outings and takes them home again,” Brandon said. Transportation is a critical step for families when accessing services. “Transitions have always been difficult,” said Dominique’s mother, Karen Baird. “It’s not like they jump into a taxicab.” One barrier is Dominique’s depth perception, which makes stepping onto a curb challenging. Having her daughter picked up and dropped off at her door is the difference maker for Karen, knowing Dominique is safe and allowing the single mother some time to herself. “It was huge to get that little bit of respite,” Karen said. “Just the piece of mind.”
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JOIN IN FOR A GOOD CAUSE Monday, Jan. 22 Cancer: Thriving & Surviving is a no cost self-management program designed for people who are undergoing treatment or have completed treatment and are living with or have been affected by cancer. Classes are participatory, where mutual support and success build the participants’ confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives. The workshop is facilitated by trained lay leaders, many who are cancer survivors themselves or have been impacted by cancer with those close to them. Caregivers are also welcome to attend. The workshop will be held at the John Tod Y, located at 150 Wood St. Registration is required and space is limited, so for more information or to register, call 1-866-902-3767 or go online to selfmanagementbc.ca. Next class is on Jan. 22. -----------------------------------------------------Tuesday, Jan. 23 Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society is hosting a paint night fundraiser on Jan. 23 at Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society, 125 Palm St. More information online on Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society’s Facebook page.
HELPING HAND: Garry Mayhew presents a $500 cheque to Mary Morin at St. Vincent de Paul in North Kamloops. The society operates a thrift store that helps feed people in need. IN THEIR NATURE: Natures Fare Markets’ raised $3,000 for the Kamloops Food Bank during its Gather For Good campaign. The donation is part of a $50,000 total donation to food banks in Nature’s Fare communities. Store owner Spencer Dobell presented a cheque to food bank executive director Bernadette Siracky. On Dec. 2, a portion of all sales in the Kamloops store contributed to the donation, encouraged by special discounts and festive treats.
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KTW FILE PHOTO KTW FILE PHOTO New projects are on the horizon in Kamloops, including more large multi-family projects and a new nursing building at Thompson Rivers University, as well as Creston House, a luxury housing development as New projects are on the horizon in Kamloops, including more large multi-family projects and a new nursing building at Thompson Rivers University, as well as Creston House, a luxury housing development as pictured above. pictured above. KTW FILE PHOTO
Kamloops expecting another strong development year If at If you you look look at the the “ Kamloops expecting another strong development year “major projects major projects slated, slated, New projects are on the horizon in Kamloops, including more large multi-family projects and a new nursing building at Thompson Rivers University, as well as Creston House, a luxury housing development as pictured above.
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It may not be record-breaking, It mayKLASSEN not be record-breaking, ANDREA but the City of Kamloops is but the City of Kamloops is STAFF REPORTER expecting another strong develandrea@kamloopsthisweek.com expecting another strong development year in 2018. opment year in 2018. Director ofbe development and It may not record-breaking, Director of development and engineering services Marvin but the City of Kamloops is engineering services Marvin Kwiatkowski said his departexpecting another strong develKwiatkowski said his department estimates it will issue $180 opment year in 2018. ment estimates it will issue $180 million in building permits this Director of development and million in building permits this year, following a 2017 that broke engineering services year, following a 2017Marvin that broke records set before thedepartfinancial Kwiatkowski said his records set before the financial downtown of 2008. ment estimates it will issue $180 downtown of 2008. “If you at the major this projmillion in look building permits “If you look at the major projects slated, it’s fairly substantial,” year,slated, following a 2017substantial,” that broke ects it’s fairly he said of coming records setthe before the year. financial he said of the coming year. downtown of 2008. “If you look at the major projects slated, it’s fairly substantial,” he said of the coming year.
The city issued more than In 2017, residential construcThe city issued more than In 2017, residential construc$224 million in permits in 2017, tion was the major driver of per$224 million in permits in 2017, tion was the major driver of perup from $157.7 million worth in mit value, accounting for about up from $157.7 million worth in mit value, accounting for about 2016. $149 million of the $224-mil2016. $149 million of the $224-milLast year, the city had expectlionIntotal. permits The city more 2017,Commercial residential construcLast year,issued the city hadthan expectlion total. Commercial permits ed to million issue $160 million in in 2017, peraccounted for aboutdriver $64.6ofmil$224 in permits tion was the major per— MARVIN KWIATKOWSKI accounted for about $64.6 miled to issue $160 million in per— MARVIN KWIATKOWSKI lion, up from the $25.5 million mits. City of Kamloops, director of development up from $157.7 million worth in mit value, accounting for about mits. up from the $25.5 million City of Kamloops, director of development lion, Kwiatkowski said development in commercial issued in 2016. $149 million ofpermits the $224-milKwiatkowski said development in commercial permits issued in Other projects on the horizon include a development on Lorne thisLast yearyear, could exceed $180 mil2016. theexceed city had expectOther projects on the horizon include a development on Lorne lion this year could $180 mil2016.total. Commercial permits include a new nursing building at Street approved by council last lion, the timelines Kwiatkowski said he is expected todepending issue $160 on million in peraccounted for about $64.6 milinclude a new nursing building at Street approved by council last lion, depending on the timelines Kwiatkowski said he is expect—next MARVIN KWIATKOWSKI Thompson Rivers University, as year and the stage of perof several high-value projects, ing to see more gains on the mits. lion, up from the $25.5 million Thompson Rivers University, as year and the next stage of perof several high-value projects, to see more gains on the City of Kamloops, of development ing well as Creston House, a luxury mits requireddirector for a 375-unit including a planned surgical commercial side, while issued residenKwiatkowski said development in commercial permits in well as Creston House, a luxury mits required for a 375-unit including a planned surgical commercial side, while residenhousing development planned on rental development across from tower at Royal Inland Hospital. tial construction could decrease Otherdevelopment projects on the horizon a development on Lorne this year couldInland exceedHospital. $180 mil2016. housing planned on include rental development across from tower at Royal tial construction could decrease campus. TRU byapproved Cross Developments. While Kwiatkowski he slightly from its said recent include by council last lion, depending on thesaid timelines Kwiatkowski he highs. is expectcampus.a new nursing building at Street TRU by Cross Developments. While Kwiatkowski said he slightly from its recent highs. Kwiatkowski said more than “Some of the permits we doesn’t expect the majority of the Kwiatkowski said Kamloops Thompson Rivers University, as year and the next stage of perof several high-value projects, ing to see more gains on the Kwiatkowski said more than “Some of the permits we doesn’t expect the majority of the Kwiatkowski said Kamloops a half-dozen large multi-family thought we’d have 2017 project to areach permitting could see another permit recordwell as Creston House, a luxury mits required for a in 375-unit including planned surgicalstage commercial side, while residena half-dozen large multi-family thought we’d have in 2017 project to reach permitting stage could see another permit recordprojects are either in the works haven’t come in yet, so we’ll until 2019, it is possible permits breaker in the near future, once housing development planned tower2019, at Royal Hospital. tial construction could decrease projects are either in the works on rental haven’tdevelopment come in yet, across so we’llfrom until it isInland possible permits breaker in the near future, once or have proponents expected to likely getCross themDevelopments. in 2018,” for While the tower’s foundation could the Royal Inland Hospital project campus. TRU by Kwiatkowski said he slightly from its recent highs. or have proponents expected to likely get them in 2018,” for the tower’s foundation could the Royal Inland Hospital project apply for permits thismore year. These Kwiatkowski said. be issued this year. is fully underway in 2019. Kwiatkowski said “Some of the permits we doesn’t expect the majority of the Kwiatkowski said Kamloops apply for permits this year.than These Kwiatkowski said. be issued this year. is fully underway in 2019. a half-dozen large multi-family thought we’d have in 2017 project to reach permitting stage could see another permit recordMEET MEET projects are either in the works haven’t come in yet, so we’ll until 2019, it is possible permits breaker in the near future, once or have proponents expected to likely get them in 2018,” for the tower’s foundation could the Royal Inland Hospital project apply for permits this year. These Kwiatkowski said. be issued this year. is fully underway in 2019. 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here are many types of archeological sites recorded around the world. Most readers will likely be familiar with the largest and most famous examples, such as the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, Stonehenge in England, Chichen Itza in Mexico and Machu Picchu in Peru. Though these are fascinating sites and are well-marketed and well-travelled as a result, they are generally quite rare. They also often represent special-use or sacred areas and don’t necessarily reflect what the everyday life was like for an average person at the time. While less obvious sites might not be as impressive to the public, archeologists get excited about them as they provide valuable insights into the day-to-day activities of people’s lives in the past. And to us archeologists, that’s what’s really exhilarating to learn about. While the combination and variety of archeological sites in our local area varies, there are a number of common site types we tend to see repeatedly. The aim of this column is to provide a description of some of these sites and how archeologists know what they are when we find them. Lithic scatters: stone tools are created through a process called flintknapping and a surprising amount of lithic debris comes off the core rock during the flintknapping process. The debris left behind on the ground become lithic scatters. We rarely find archeological sites in the regions without this debris on or below the ground surface, often both. These generally consist of tools, tool fragments or sharp pieces of lithic stone chips observed on the ground surface or eroding out
Arborglyphs, an example of which can be seen left, are shapes, faces or symbols carved into trees. Pictographs, meanwhile, are a common type of rock art, as shown above.
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.” of sub-surface ground exposures like cut banks or tree throws. Faunal scatters: similar to lithic scatters, but instead created from animal bone fragments.
These types of sites are usually created during butchering or processing, as part of cooking activities or while being discarded after consumption.
They are usually expressed as weathered bone, or bone fragments, also observed on the ground surface or eroding out subsurface exposures. Cultural depressions: this is a catch-all phrase used to describe what we see in archeological sites that represent a few types of features. Larger depressions are often collapsed semi-subterranean pit houses, or house pits. This is what remains of the homes in which people lived. Smaller depressions are often cache pits (used to store food or other valuable items) or roasting pits (used to cook food). These look very much like you would expect — depressions in the ground of varying size and depth that are circular in shape. These were usually created by hand using a digging stick (imagine, no metal shovels or machinery) and have a rim around the circumference of the depression, created by the dirt that was scooped out to create the pits.
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Culturally modified trees (CMTs): trees were frequently modified for a variety purposes in a manner that leaves the tree scarred, or modified, for the remainder of its life. Most commonly seen locally are bark-stripped CMTs, where the bark was removed to create a marker along a trail or for use as food, medicine or to create useful items. With these, the scar doesn’t heal, but the tree and associated lobe around the scar continues to grow. Young trees were also split, bent or tied in knots, often to mark a trail or a spot with cultural significance. Less commonly observed are arborglyphs, where shapes, faces or symbols, have been carved into trees. Rock art: pictographs are a common type of rock art. People drew anthropomorphic (human-shaped) or zoomorphic (animal-shaped) figures painted on rock, usually with a mixture of ochre and animal fat or fish eggs. Less commonly recorded, however, are petroglyphs, which, like arborglyphs, are shapes carved or pecked into rock. Recognizing an archeological site is an exciting experience, even for an archeologist who has likely recorded dozens of sites. It’s important to remember these areas are important cultural, and sometimes spiritual, links to the past. Furthermore, it is unethical (and, depending on the location, illegal) to disturb them without proper permissions. If you do see any archeological sites while out and about, remember to take only photographs, leave only footprints and, if you have any questions, you can contact your local friendly archaeologists. Kim Christenson is an archeologist. Interested in more? Go online to republicofarchaeology.ca.
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Kamloops’ first winery is for sale. Harper’s Trail Estate Winery has been listed by Sotheby’s International Realty Canada. The property, owned by Vicki and Ed Collett, is located just east of the City of Kamloops on the South Thompson River. The sale would include all assets, including land, buildings, equipment and the business. Vicki said the decision to sell is part of succession planning as the couple prepares to retire. “We don’t have anyone in our family who is wanting to take it over,” she told KTW. The couple operated the new and used heavy-equipment company Intequip Mining Sales and Services Ltd., with Vicki explaining why they took a gamble with grape-growing in the River City. “With all the travelling I have done and my husband’s done over the years, we felt that there was no reason Kamloops couldn’t grow grapes,” Vicki said. “A lot of people told us we were crazy. ‘Why are you doing this?’”
Harper’s Trail’s vineyard was planted in 2008 and a tasting room and outdoor picnic area opened in 2012. It grows heartier European varietals, such as riesling and pinot noir, and supplements with merlot grapes from the Okanagan. Its website describes a regional wine style with “gorgeous mineralogy and crisp acidity.” The winery has won numerous awards at festivals in B.C. and abroad. “We have a lot of pride in what we’ve done and what we’ve started,” Vicki said. Kamloops has since established a burgeoning wine industry, with multiple wineries under the moniker the Kamloops Wine Trail. Other wineries in the Kamloops area include Monte Creek, Privato and Sagewood. Asked what impact the sale of Harper’s Trail could have on the Kamloops Wine Trail, Kamloops Wineries Association executive director Trish Morelli said the only impact would be losing the Colletts, who she called “pioneers. “They’re the ones that hit the ground and set the stage and proved it could be done. Wine [grapes] could be grown in Kamloops,” Morelli said.
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Sotheby’s listing agent Christa Frosch specializes in selling wineries. She said Harper’s Trail was listed for sale in 2017, but could not provide an exact date. She noted winery sales take time due to the cyclical nature of growing, bottling and selling the product. “It’s not like buying a house,” she said. Frosch said the property has had “very serious interest,” but neither she nor Vicki would disclose the listing price. In the Okanagan, Gray Monk Estate Winery, Black Hills Estate Winery and Tinhorn Creek were purchased by Andrew Peller Ltd. for $95 million last year. Alderlea Vineyard, Therapy Vineyards and Laughing Stock Vineyards also sold in 2017. “Last year, we had more sales than normal,” Frosch said. Other wineries for sale via Sotheby’s include Celista Winery in Tappen, Salt Spring Vineyards on Salt Spring Island and Averill Creek Vineyards in Cowichan Valley and Glenterra Vineyards in Cobble Hill. According to the B.C. Wine Institute, the province has 929 vineyards and 346 licensed wineries, with 172 located in the Okanagan Valley.
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As the doors close at Le Château, a window opens for fans of YouTube makeup tutorials. Sephora will open its first Kamloops store at an undetermined date this summer. “Sephora is a big win for us,” said Aberdeen Mall general manager Sandra Neufeld. “They are a very highly demanded tenant. We have had a lot of requests for a Sephora. It will really work well with what our customers want.” The popular American cosmetics chain will move into a 4,300-square-foot space on the top floor of the mall, formerly occupied by Le Château. “Construction is going to start shortly,” Neufeld said. “We have some landlord work we’re going to do before we turn the store over to the tenant. They will be open summer of 2018.” Le Château closed on Saturday, discounting its clothes and selling off fixtures. The Montreal-based clothing retailer has been a mainstay in the mall for years, but has faced financial woes in recent years. A December press release on the company’s website detailed a net loss of $7.1 million in the third quarter of 2017 as it closed more than 25 stores throughout the year and refocused sales online. “It wasn’t a decision that was made at the mall level,” Neufeld said. “We were happy to have them. They offered a great product to our tenant mix. It’s sad to see them go.” It’s unclear how many employees lost their jobs as a result of the Le Château closure or how many will be employed by Sephora Attempts by KTW to contact Le Château and Sephora were unsuccessful. Meanwhile, the large vacant space left by the closure of Sears has drawn interest, Neufeld said. She said mall management is working on a “number of leasing scenarios,” but noted nothing has been finalized. “I can say there’s a lot of interest in the space,” Neufeld said. “We feel really optimistic about our ability to fill it because there is interest. We are talking to people. It’s a big space, so it’s reasonable to think it’s going to take a while.” Neufeld said this year’s Black Friday brought record-setting sales to the mall, though no statistics have yet been released. Lululemon and Quarks Shoes also recently opened in Aberdeen Mall, which is located off the Trans-Canada Highway between the Hillside and Pacific Way exits.
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The city’s member of Parliament isn’t happy with changes the federal Liberal government has made to the Canada Summer Jobs program. Cathy McLeod, Conservative MP for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo, said new rules require employers to sign an attestation when applying for funding to help them hire for summer jobs. An attestation is a declaration the organization’s core mandates respect the guarantees provided through the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom. McLeod said the requirement is causing issues for faith-based employers. McLeod said she has been contacted by several church groups who hire staff for summer camps who are upset. “They can’t in good conscience sign the attestation,” McLeod said. “I share their concerns. This is an overstep by the government.” The concerns centre around a conflict between religious values and some rights protected in the charter, including reproductive rights. McLeod said Service Canada, which oversees the jobs program, will use the signed attestations to determine eligibility; if one is not submitted with an application, it will be considered incomplete and ineligible for funds. In a briefing to MPs, the government
said the changes do not make churches or faith-based organizations ineligible. KTW contacted Service Canada in Ottawa to clarify what potential applicants who have religious beliefs in their core mandates that conflict with the Charter must do for funding. Service Canada media representatives would only reply by email and said applicants “are not asked to provide their views, beliefs of values” because they are not considered during the application process. However, the agency would not reply to questions about the conflict between religious values and signing a declaration of support for the Charter despite those conflicts between religious beliefs and protected rights.
The emailed response noted “the requirement is consistent with individual human rights in Canada, Charter rights and case law and the Government of Canada’s commitment to human rights, which include women’s rights and women’s reproductive rights and the rights of gender-diverse and transgender Canadians.” Service Canada also said providing false or misleading information on the attestations could impact eligibility for funding. McLeod called the change a wrong decision that is too rigid. She said she has encouraged those who have contacted her to also send their concerns to Service Canada.
What to do with your portfolio in 2018? Last November, I received an exclusive invite from Pimco Investments to meet Dr. Ben Bernanke in Vancouver. Dr. Bernanke is an economist who served as the Chairman of the US Federal Reserve (US Central Bank) between 2006-2014. He was among the most influential people during the 2008 Financial Crisis and in my opinion stickhandled the environment exceedingly well despite several objections to the implantation of Quantitative Easing (QE). In addition, it was the first and only time in history that countries worldwide provided coordinated interest rate cuts. He provided a copy of his book “The Courage to Act” where he concedes that the world was in fact close to a complete collapse. Currently, Dr. Bernanke is an economic advisor to Pimco. I‘d like to highlight some of my key takeaways from his meeting: • He believes that synchronized Global Growth will result in central banks raising interest rates • Central Banks focus shifts from interest rates to creating manageable inflation
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Prior to being laid off this month, Yves Lacasse had been KGHM Ajax’s external-affairs manager since 2013. The mining project’s future is uncertain following last month’s decision by the provincial and federal governments to deny it environmental certification. KTW FILE PHOTO
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KGHM Ajax has laid off three employees, including spokesman and former Kamloops RCMP Supt. Yves Lacasse. Chris Wild, project manager for the proposed Ajax copper and gold mine — which was denied environmental certification by the provincial and federal governments in December — told KTW the three staffers represent the first round of layoffs for the company since the project was nixed. Lacasse’s transition from Mountie to mining advocate came as a shock in 2013, when he announced he was retiring from the national police force after 27 years, eight of those in Kamloops, to become KGHM Ajax’s manger of external affairs. Wild said the company’s decision to reduce staff should not be a surprise. “There’s a lack of work now, with the wrap up of the EA [environmental assessment],” Wild said. Had it been approved, the openpit mine would have been constructed south of Aberdeen. It would have produced 109 million pounds of copper annually and
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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 Bylaw Nos. 2635 and 2636 (via the options at left) which must be Allreceived personsatwho that to their in the property be affected by the our believe office prior 4:30interest p.m. on 17th ofmay January, 2018. The proposed Bylaw of shall be afforded awill reasonable to beaheard the entire content all submissions be made opportunity public and form part ofatthe Public Hearing. Additionally, they may make written submissions on the matter public record for this 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 How do I get Information? submissions will More be made public and form the public record for this matter. A copy of the proposed Bylaws and supporting information can be inspected How do8:30 I geta.m. more from to information? 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday (except statutory holidays) at office, from JanuaryBylaw 2nd until p.m. theinformation day of the Hearing; or please A our copy of the proposed and1:00 supporting can be inspected contact viatoany of p.m., the options above. from 8:30 us a.m. 4:30 Mondaylisted - Friday (except statutory holidays) at our office, from January 26th, 2015 until 10:00 a.m. the day of the Hearing; or please contact us No via representations any of the adjacent willoptions. be received by the Board of Directors after the Public concluded. No representations will beHearing receivedhas bybeen the Board of Directors Regina Sadilkova, Director of Development Services after the Public Hearing has been concluded. R. Sadilkova, Director of Development Services
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NOTICE OF TEMPORARY USE PERMIT The Board of Directors of the ThompsonNicola Regional District hereby gives notice that it will consider issuance of the following Temporary Use Permit (TUP): TUP 19 will enable a maximum of 32 vacant construction trailers to be stored on temporary blocking, on 8115 Lyons Road, Vinsulla, BC (Lot A, Sections 26 and 35, Township 22, Range 17, W6M, KDYD, Plan KAP58376, except Plan KAP87725), as shown shaded on the map at right. The TUP is proposed to be subject to conditions and to allow this use only until September 30th of 2018. FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that copies of the proposed TUP may be inspected from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, at the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Office, 4th Floor, 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2A9 from the 2nd day of January, 2018. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that anyone who believes that their interest in property may be affected by the proposed Permit and wishes to comment on the proposed Temporary Use Permit may do so by making a written submission to the Board of Directors via the adjacent options. All written submissions must be received prior to 4:30 p.m. on January 17th. The entire content of all submissions will be made public and form a part of the public record for this matter. Regina Sadilkova, Director of Development Services
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VANCOUVER — Staff at a Kamloops bird rehabilitation centre don’t always know where their rescued animals originally came from, but a recently discovered golden eagle was able to reveal just that. The young golden eagle was found weak and starving just before the new year on the shore of the Thompson River. Residents who spotted the bird called the Conservation Officer Service, which brought it to Fawcett Family Wildlife Health Centre at the B.C. Wildlife Park — the only facility of its kind within a 400-kilometre radius. Animal-care supervisor Adrienne Clay said officers noticed right away that the eagle was both banded and carrying a GPS tracker. Using the number on the band, staff were quickly able to determine the eagle was from Alaska and was born around May of last year, Clay said. They were also able to connect the GPS tracker to Alaskan researchers at Denali National Park. “I honestly had no idea golden eagles migrated from Alaska all the way through Kamloops,” she said, adding it also helped explain the eagle’s poor condition.
Larissa Deneault holds a golden eagle at the animal rehabilitation centre at the B.C. Wildlife Park.
“They need to be in pretty tip-top shape and trained up for hunting so they can actually make these huge migrations.’’ Wildlife biologist Carol McIntyre, who is involved in the study, wasn’t immediately available for an interview. A recent article McIntyre published said
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golden eagles migrate to central Mexico for the winter and over a 20-year life span will travel more than 400,000 kilometres. Climate change, habitat loss and urban development are increasingly posing threats to the birds during migration. Noting there have been declines in reproduction,
McIntyre said conservation efforts are important to prevent an irreversible collapse of the population. Clay said in this case, it appears a number of factors played against the bird. A recent cold snap with plenty of snow likely made hunting difficult for the young bird, she said. Flying a long distance without sufficient food weakened it to a point it could no longer fly. “If he had landed anywhere else outside the city, it’s really unlikely he had been spotted,’’ she said. “He’s a really lucky bird.” The eagle is expected to make a full recovery and Clay said it will be released back into the wild this spring. The GPS tracker will remain on the bird, which Clay said will help answer questions staff at the rehabilitation centre have regarding what happens to animals once they’re released. Having monitored other birds, Clay said she believes they return to their summer home and complete a proper migration the following season. This eagle would help confirm that theory for her. “The researchers always know where this bird is,’’ she said. “We’re going to follow up with it and see where it goes.’’
Skier killed in avalanche A back-country skier from Calgary has died in an avalanche near Fernie. The Elk Valley RCMP and Fernie Search and Rescue recovered the 36-year-old’s body in the Lizard Mountain range east of Fernie on Monday afternoon. “To date, the investigation has revealed that
the avalanche was triggered by back country skiers, with two individuals off skiing on their own at the time of the slide,” stated a press release issued by RCMP Cpl. Dan Moskaluk. “Both were caught, one self rescued and dug the second out who was deceased.”
The pair of skiers were said to be experienced and carrying avalanche equipment, including a transceiver/transmitter, probe and shovel. They were part of a group of skiers in the back country, who were later recovered. An investigation by B.C. Coroner’s Service and RCMP is ongoing.
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HALIFAX — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wouldn’t commit Tuesday to testifying at a special meeting of the House of Commons ethics committee about his controversial trip to the Aga Khan’s private island in the Bahamas. During an appearance on CBC Radio’s Information Morning in Halifax, Trudeau was asked directly whether he would be willing to appear before the committee. He ducked the question, largely dismissing the idea as little more than an Opposition effort to score political points. “We have an ethics commissioner that is above partisan politics, to make rulings and to look into things, to help Canadians separate the partisan attacks and mud slinging and the politics from what actually happened,’’ said Trudeau, who was in Halifax for a town hall meeting later Tuesday. “As I’ve said, I’m happy to work with the ethics commission. I think keeping politics and partisan attacks to the side on this is what Canadians expect.”
We have an ethics commissioner that is above partisan politics, to make rulings and to look into things, to help Canadians separate the partisan attacks and mud slingings and the politics from what actually happened.
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— JUSTIN TRUDEAU, prime minister
The Conservatives want the ethics committee to summon Trudeau to testify about the December 2016 trip, which left taxpayers on the hook for more than $200,000. Ethics commissioner Mary Dawson, whose tenure ended Monday, said Trudeau violated four provisions of the Conflict of Interest Act when he and members of his family accepted the trip, which Dawson said could be seen as a gift
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HALIFAX — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau began a new series of town hall meetings in Nova Scotia on Tuesday night. Trudeau told Halifax’s News 95.7 radio station these events allow Canadians to ask questions and “challenge’’ their prime minister about whatever issues they want. “Absolutely no vetting. It’s open to anyone who shows up,’’ he said. He said the town halls have become a staple of his annual schedule and have had an impact on policy decisions. “Sometimes, in the bubble in Ottawa, we get wrapped up in things that aren’t resonating and aren’t really top of mind for a lot of Canadians and that’s why . . . staying active and connected with folks in their communities is one of the most important things we can do,” he said. It’s expected to be the first in a series of such gatherings across the country. Trudeau is scheduled to be at McMaster University in Hamilton, on Wednesday afternoon. He will then head west. — Canadian Press
designed to influence the prime minister. Trudeau has maintained the Aga Khan is a close family friend, which would have exempted any gifts from conflict of interest rules. Dawson disagreed. Conservative ethics critic Peter Kent has said Trudeau owes it to Canadians to foot the bill for the trip, saying such a gesture would show the prime minister is truly sorry for his ethical lapse in accepting the Aga Khan’s invitation to vacation on the island. A spokesperson for the prime minister has said Trudeau reimbursed the commercial equivalent of his and his family’s flights to and from Nassau. The prime minister has also acknowledged he should have taken precautions and cleared his family vacation prior to the trip. Trudeau’s government has had official dealings with the Aga Khan, a billionaire philanthropist and spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims, and his charitable foundation. — Canadian Press
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DETROIT — Hyundai and Volkswagen are partnering with a U.S. autonomous-vehicle tech firm led by former executives from Google, Tesla and Uber. The companies recently announced partnerships with Aurora Innovation, started last year by ex-Google autonomous-car chief Chris Urmson and others. VW said its collaboration will help bring selfdriving cars quickly to roads worldwide, while autonomous Hyundais are expected to be in the market by 2021. The partnerships are the latest in a string of tie-ups between traditional auto companies and tech firms as they race to be first with selfdriving vehicles. Aurora is based in Pittsburgh and Palo Alto, Calif. It was started last year by Urmson, former Tesla executive Sterling Anderson and ex-Uber autonomous vehicle leader Drew Bagnell. Terms of each partnership were not released, but Urmson, who is Aurora’s CEO, said the startup will make a profit helping Hyundai and VW develop safe autonomous vehicles. In an interview with
AURORA.TECH PHOTO Aurora Innovation was started last year by ex-Google autonomous car chief Chris Urmson, former Tesla executive Sterling Anderson and ex-Uber autonomous vehicle leader Drew Bagnell. Hyuadai and Volkswagen have since partnered with the firm.
The Associated Press, Urmson said he isn’t sure exactly where money will be made in autonomous vehicles. It could be from developing sophisticated sensing and guidance systems, manufacturing vehicles or providing transportation as a service. “The way the economics play out over time is still far from foregone,” he said. “We still don’t know which of these pieces will be dominant or if they will find a happy equilibrium.”
Urmson left Alphabet Inc.’s Google in 2016 after more than seven years of work on its autonomous vehicles. At Tesla Inc., Anderson led development of the company’s semi-autonomous autopilot system after its initial release and he led development of the Model X SUV, according to Aurora’s website. Bagnell was a founding member of Uber Technologies Inc.’s Advanced Technology Centre that’s working on autonomous cars in Pittsburgh.
Germany-based Volkswagen AG, which produces about 10-million vehicles annually, hopes the tie-up will bring autonomous vehicle technology to all of its brands. The company said it has been working with Aurora for the past six months, integrating its sensors, hardware and software into VW vehicles. Hyundai Motor Co. said the partnership with Aurora will bring autonomous vehicles to market that can operate without human input in
most conditions. The partnership has yet to say how its first batch of self-driving vehicles will be used, but analysts expect they will likely be for commercial use, such as self-driving taxis or ride-hailing services, rather than for sales to individual consumers. General Motors said in November its selfdriving vehicles will carry passengers and deliver goods in big cities by 2019. Hyundai earlier joined with Cisco Systems Inc. and Baidu Inc. to collaborate on internetconnected cars. It has also set up a $45-million fund with South Korea’s SK Telecom and Hanwha Asset Management to invest in artificial intelligence startups worldwide. The South Korean automaker plans to share more details of its project with Aurora during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next week, where it will also unveil the brand name of a new fuel-cell SUV that will be tested for selfdriving technology. The company plans to show off some of its autonomous driving cars during the Winter Olympic Games next month in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
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arrett Pilon’s last meal in Kamloops was breakfast, a sausage and egger at A&W on Monday morning, but he was among the dinner entrees in a main-feature WHL blockbuster trade on Sunday. “I heard rumours the night before and the morning of . . . it’s been crazy,” said Pilon, who was still digesting the trade and the breakfast sandwich when he spoke to KTW. “You have this uncertainty. You wake up every day and go to the rink and in the back of your mind you’re wondering, ‘Is this going to be the day when I get traded?’” Blazers’ general manager Stu MacGregor made it clear the team is shifting focus to the future with the deal that sent two 19-year-old NHL signees, Pilon and defenceman Ondrej Vala, to the Everett Silvertips. In return, Kamloops received 17-year-old defenceman Montana Onyebuchi, 17-year-old forward Orrin Centazzo, first- and- fourthround picks in the 2019 WHL Bantam Draft and 2002-born prospects Nathanael Hinds and Kalen Ukrainetz. When majority owner Tom Gaglardi took the podium in November to announce his Blazers will bid on the 2020 Memorial Cup, the Jan. 10 WHL trade deadline, always a critical date on the calendar, took on even more importance. Forecasted competitiveness of bidding teams will be taken into account later this year when a decision is made on who gets the national championship tournament. Hockey
HOCKEY CANADA PHOTO Kendra Woodland posted a shutout in her first Team Canada start at the Under-18 World Women’s Hockey Championship, but was pulled in her second start.
In Canada’s crease ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW Garrett Pilon scored in his last game playing for the Kamloops Blazers on Saturday at Sandman Centre, a 5-4 overtime loss to the Victoria Royals. He was part of a major WHL swap between the Blazers and Everett Silvertips.
Canada and WHL folks will analyze rosters. “We’ve got some older assets now,” Gaglardi told KTW in November. “This season hasn’t started the way we wanted it to. We’ll watch it, manage it. If you’re preparing for a Memorial Cup, you might manage your hockey club a little differently.” When Gaglardi spoke, Kamloops was 5-12 and in the midst of recovering nicely from a franchise-worst 0-9 start. The Blazers continued to roll and were 16-17-0-1 after going 3-2-1 in Saskatchewan and Manitoba on their East Division swing that led into the Christmas break. “We’re in no rush [to make trades],” MacGregor said on Dec. 6. “We still have a massive road trip that’s coming up that we have to go through and then, obviously, some key games through that period right after Christmas. We’ll find our spot where we’re at and then we’ll make a determination of what moves
need to go from there.” The road trip went OK, but the Blazers had one win in six contests since the holiday break heading into a game against Spokane played last night after KTW’s press deadline. The Sunday morning swap made clear the club’s intentions. “I don’t like selling,” said MacGregor, noting serious talks with Tips’ GM Garry Davidson began on Dec. 28. “My first thoughts are always to try and continue to grow your group. We liked what we had done to turn it around. “It looked like we were on the right page. We came back from Christmas and started to spin our wheels a little bit. We determined we needed to make a bit of a reset, not rip it apart, but see what we could do to add some pieces.” MacGregor said the splash has little to do with the organization’s Memorial Cup bid. “I don’t feel any extra pressure to make any extra moves,”
MacGregor said on Monday. “I’m just trying to build a hockey club. The Memorial Cup is a long ways away and we have a lot of development work to do with our players before then. “The Memorial Cup was a very, very small factor in this whole process.” Onyebuchi, from Dugald, Man., was picked by the ’Tips in Round 3 of the 2015 WHL Bantam Draft, two rounds before Everett snagged Centazzo, who is from Marywane, Alta. A right-shot D-man, Onyebuchi is 6-foot-3 and 210 pounds. He has three goals, 10 points and 65 penalty minutes in 38 games this season — and 11 regular-season fights since coming into the league in 20162017. Centazzo, 5-foot-8 and 160 pounds, has 10 goals and 20 points in 81 WHL games, with six goals and 11 points in 40 games this season.
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Kendra Woodland waited a long time to realize her dream of playing for Canada. When the time finally came, the 17-year-old goaltender from Kamloops was ready. Woodland, a Westsyde secondary student, was not peppered with rubber in a 4-0 victory over Sweden at the 2018 IIHF Under18 World Women’s Hockey Championship in Dmitrov, Russia, on Sunday, but she stopped nine shots and posted the shutout. “The experience was unreal and truly an honour,” Woodland told KTW via text. “It was so motivating to be out there on the world stage wearing that jersey. “Delaney [Team Canada head coach
Delaney Collins] told me the night before the Sweden game that I would be playing and goosebumps washed over me. I was so excited and ready to get that start.” On Tuesday, Woodland got her first taste of international disappointment. The U.S. earned a 6-2 victory over Canada and Woodland was pulled in the second period after allowing four goals on 20 shots. “I think every hockey player goes through their own ups and downs in one way or another and everyone has their own way of bouncing back,” Woodland said. “I’m definitely going to use things like this as motivation to be the best that I can be whenever I get another opportunity. I don’t know who is starting tomorrow.” See WOODLAND, A26
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two regulation wins and one victory in overtime. All signs were pointing toward Woodland wearing the Maple Leaf in Russia. She put up commendable numbers and won bronze with Team B.C. at the National Women’s Under-18 Hockey Championship in Quebec City in November. She also helped B.C. to bronze at nationals in 2016. Woodland played the most minutes of any goalie at the 2017 national championship, posting a 3-1 record, one shutout, a 1.63 goals-against average and .928 save percentage. Woodland was one of three goalies chosen for Canada’s roster for a three-game series against the U.S. in August in Lake Placid, N.Y., along with McArthur and Halle Oswald of Sanford, Man. Getting the call for that series was a good sign for any player aiming to wear the Maple Leaf in Russia. Woodland was over the moon about the opportunity to play for Canada against the Stars and Stripes, but never saw the ice. The U.S. won the series 2-1. “It was definitely hard to go through at the time, but it was really motivation to just think, ‘You know what, I’m going to show you guys I could have played, I should have played,’� Woodland said. Woodland was named to Team Canada’s roster for the world championship on Nov. 16. “Super proud and honoured to be able to have the opportunity to play the sport I love for the country I love,� Woodland said on twitter. “Thank you to everyone who has pushed me and gotten me to where I am today as a person and a player. Russia, here we come!� Woodland, who plays club hockey for the midget tier 1 Thompson Zone Blazers boys’ team, signed a U Sports Letter of Intent and will join the Varsity Reds on a full-ride scholarship for the 2018-2019 campaign.
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Van Osch play. play.will represent B.C. play. pla championship in the at the Scotti“ national championship in the championship innational the “It wasnational an emotional game at the Scotties Tournament at the Scotties Tournament “It was an emotional game “It was an emotional game junior ranks. “We proved thatWomen’s of Heartsfor Ca junior ranks. “We proved that junior ranks. “Wefolproved that for me because I’ve been of Hearts Canadian of Heartsfor Canadian Women’s for me because I’ve been folme because I’ve been folwe could Curling compete with the we could compete with the we could compete lowing those girls since theywith the Curling Cham lowing those girls since they lowing those girls since they low Championship, which Curling Championship, which ladies. It makes confident ladies. It makes us confident ladies. 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They’ve played Thompson, and qualified init’s great Thompson, and qualified in Thompson, and qualified in “I had hoped it would be “I had hoped it would be “I had it would great great all week and thatall wee“ great all week and hoped it’s great that be third place. third place. third place. in the final and our two teams in the final and teamsininthe the finalour andtwo teams we could our tak we could take it home in the we couldour taketwo it home The Brown rink reached the The Brown rink reached the The Brown rink reached the it would come down to the last it would come down to the last it would come down to the last final.” it w final.” final.” semifinal with a 7-6 win over semifinal with a 7-6 win over semifinal a 7-6 win over shot. I guess they’rewith paying shot. I guess they’re paying shot. I guess they’re paying sho Team Gushulak of Royal City/ Team Gushulak of Royal City/ Team Gushulak of Royal City/ their dues this year.” their dues this year.” their dues this year.” the Uncertain UncertainSkip future Uncertain future Vancouver. Vancouver. Vancouver. Brown, third Skip Corryn Brown, third Corryn Brown, third Skip Corryn S The Thom The Thompson rinksecond is taking The Thompson was playing inrink is taking Thompson was playing in was playing inThompson Erin Pincott,Thompson second Dezaray Erin Pincott, second Dezaray Erin Pincott, Dezaray Erin time time to determine it time to determine whether it to dete her 12th provincial championher 12th provincial championherlead 12thSamantha provincial championHawes and Hawes and lead Samantha Hawes andwhether lead Samantha Haw will curl toge BCLC congratulates Susan Dolinski, who was selected as a 2017 will curl together competitively will curl together competitively ship and knows what it feels ship and knows what it feels ship and knows what it feels Fisher, playing together for the Fisher, playing together for the Fisher, playing together for the Fish Business in Vancouver Top Forty 40 award recipient. next season. next season. next season. like under to suffer disheartening like to suffer disheartening like to suffer disheartening first time at the B.C. Scotties, first time at the B.C. Scotties, first time at the B.C. Scotties, firs “Kristen “Kristen is bronze. getting married, “Kristen is the getting losses such as one married, defeats, losses such as the one defeats, losses such as thedefeats, one won bronze. won bronze. won woi Susan joined BCLC in 2007 as a director, and just five years later so she may t“ so she may take a step back so she may take a step back she incurred in the final and she incurred in the final and she incurred in win,” the final and “Everyone’s goal is to “Everyone’s goal is to win,” “Everyone’s goal is to win,” was appointed tohanded the Executive team. Susan’s strategic leadership from playing from playing a lot,” Thompson from playing a lot,” Thompson the other she handed to Brown the other she handed to Brown the other she to Brown Brown told KTW on Monday. Brown told KTW on Monday. Brown told KTW on Monday. Bro has spearheaded BCLC through a semifinal. number of high eventssaid. kid said. “My“We kidsdidn’t are getting older. that, said. “My kidsprofile are getting older.“My“W inaccomplish the semifinal. “We didn’t that, but in the “We didn’t accomplish that, but in the semifinal. accomplish but and key initiatives which have directly enhanced public support andTravelling aw “It builds character forfrom home Travelling awaywere from home Travelling away there were a lot of things we “It builds character for “It builds character for there were a lot of things we there a lot of things we the understanding of BCLC. with the team said. adds “I know team adds a dynamic with the team a dynamic WeThompson left it all out them,” Thompson said. “I know with the did them,” said. “Ithem,” know Thompson did very well. We left it all out very well. We left it alldid outvery well. did I’ll have to re that’s what Alli [MacInnes] is I’ll have to reflect on. I’ll have to reflect on. there, but it just didn’t happen that’s what Alli [MacInnes] is that’s what Alli [MacInnes] is there, but it just didn’t happen there, but it just didn’t happen the “Trystatoisb telling them.“Trysta Stick together. “Trysta to get on is looking to get on to be enough.” telling them. Stick together. telling them. Stick together. to be enough.” toisbelooking enough.” with the polE Grind through thepolice toughon times. with the the Lower the Brown rink Grind through the tough times. with the police Grind through the tough times. Each of the Brown rink Eachonofthe theLower Brown rink Each of Mainland. W You’ve just got to keep going.” membersYou’ve are 22,just notwithstandMainland. We’re taking time to Mainland. We’re taking time to got to keep going.” members are 22, notwithstand- You’ve just got to keep going.” members are 22, notwithstandme reflect on wh Alyssa Kyllo of Kamloops ing Hawes, who is 20. reflect oning what we all want for reflect on what we all want for Alyssa Kyllo of Kamloops Alyssa Kyllo of Kamloops ing Hawes, who is 20. Hawes, who is 20. ing skips the next Vernon-based Slattery next year.” “ wasVernon-based going to skips the Vernon-based Slattery next year.” “We knew it was going to “We knew skipsitthe Slattery year.” “We knew it was going to
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Generous GM hands hardware to O’Donovan at world juniors
Kamloops Blazers’ director of hockey Tim O’Donovan sipped from the World Junior Hockey Championship trophy last Friday in Buffalo. He was the video coach for Team Canada. O’Donovan was not supposed to receive a gold medal, but general manager Joel Bouchard made sure he did.
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There were more than a few hockey fans in Kamloops trying to pinpoint Tim O’Donovan during scenes of celebration after Team Canada’s victory at the World Junior Hockey Championship last Friday.
TSN cameras didn’t catch it, but there was someone else searching for Canada’s video coach — and he was carrying something special. “[Team Canada general manager] Joel Bouchard came to me on the ice right after he received his medal, came right toward me and said, ‘The reason this program works is
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to go berserk. Overt happiness was saved for the ice and for phone calls and text messages with friends and family after the game. “I talked with my parents [CFJC anchor Bill and certified educational assistant Audry] and gave Darcie [his wife] a quick call,” O’Donovan said. “The phone was going off the hook. “There are lots of people back home that care about you. It was nice to get the calls and emails.” O’Donovan, not one for the spotlight, has been doing media rounds and accepting congratulations often since arriving home last weekend, but there hasn’t been too much time for reflection, especially since the Blazers swung a blockbuster WHL trade on Sunday. But he is relishing the experience, knowing it may have been his only shot at world juniors gold. Because it is an Olympic year, Hockey Canada’s in-house video coach for the tournament, Tyler Dietrich, was away at the Spengler Cup. “They had to go external,” O’Donovan said. “I probably won’t be back. “It’s a rare experience I’ll cherish for a long time.”
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because of guys like you,” O’Donovan said. “You’ve earned this and you deserve this.’ I was taken aback and said, ‘No way. I can’t accept that.’” There were only seven gold medals allotted for team staff, but Bouchard insisted, saying he already has two gold medals. O’Donovan eventually accepted. “It was surreal more than anything,” O’Donovan, director of hockey for the Kamloops Blazers, said of the post-game festivities, which spilled into the night for team staff. “You’re trying to realize what just happened. Did this really just happen? “I had no issue with not getting a medal. Everybody that was there last year [when Canada suffered a heartbreaking loss to the U.S. in the final] are the people that deserve the medal more than anything.” When Tyler Steenbergen tallied with one minute and forty seconds remaining in the third period, the game-winning goal in Canada’s 3-1 victory over Sweden in the title tilt, O’Donovan had to mute his joy. He was sitting beside the Swedish video coach, both watching the action on a delayed video feed, and felt it would be unprofessional
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Four members of the Kamloops Long Blades have qualified for the BC Winter Games, which will be held in Kamloops from Feb. 22 to Feb. 25. Isaiah Jessie Uribe has qualified in the under-16 boys division, Martina Antifay in the under-16 girls division, Cameron Thomas in the under-14 boys division and Leah Turner in the under-14 girls division. The competition will feature the top 15 to 20 short track speed skaters in each division in British Columbia. Seven Long Blades attended a long track speed skating competition in Prince George last weekend. Kayleigh Roberts, Jared Roberts, Rebecca Thomas, Cameron Thomas, Uribe and Jodi Roberts each skated to personal-best times in all of their distances. Antifay recorded two personal-best times in her races. Next up for the Long Blades is the B.C. Long Track Championships, which will run on Jan. 20 and Jan. 21 in Fort St. John.
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Thompson wins KIBIHT B final The Thompson Blazers won the tier 1 B final at the Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament, edging North Vancouver 4-3 in overtime on Sunday. Branden Toye scored the overtime winner, with Evan Pascoe between the pipes for the Blazers Thompson was knocked out of overall championship contention with a 5-1 loss to Prince George in quarter-final play on Friday. The Calgary Sabres won the A final, knocking off the South Zone Knights 8-3. Defenceman Chase Cooke of the Blazers was named to the tournament all-star team. In tier 2 action, the Thompson Blazers posted a 1-2 record in round-robin play and were relegated to the consolation playoffs. The Olds Grizzlies bested Chilliwack 5-2 to win the tier 2 title.
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Ukrainetz, from Wynyard, Sask., and Hinds, from Winnipeg, were on the Blazers’ radar heading into the 2017 bantam draft and both forwards are enjoying commendable seasons with their respective major midget teams. “We’re excited about the two young guys [Onyebuchi and Centazzo] that are joining our team, first and foremost,” MacGregor said. “They’re going to be a part of our 17-year-old group that we have to work and develop to get better. “With Hinds, we had him ranked in the third round. Ukrainetz was of real interest because of his commitment and drive.” Everett picked Hinds in Round 3 and Ukrainetz in Round 9 in the 2017 bantam draft. The Silvertips, who lead the U.S. Division with a record of 24-16-1-1, are all-in on winning this season with the acquisitions of Pilon and Vala. Pilon, from Saskatoon, was picked by Kamloops in Round 7 of the 2013 bantam draft and did not join the Blazers until his 17-year-old campaign in 2015-
2016. The son of former NHLer Rich Pilon was WHL-ready when he arrived. He racked up 53 goals and 156 points in 177 regular-season games with the Blazers and led the team in goals (18), assists (26) and points (44) this season before his departure. “It’s pretty sad to be leaving a lot of the guys, but I’m a guy who usually gets more emotional after I leave,” said Pilon, who thanked the organization and its fans on Twitter. “It’s guys I kind of grew up with in a way in my WHL career. “Of all the teams I expected, I didn’t hear anything about Everett until the day of. They’re a good team and have good goaltending. I’m looking forward to getting started down there.” Pilon signed with the Washington Capitals in March. Vala, who inked an entrylevel deal with the Dallas Stars in September 2016, was selected by the Blazers 11th overall in the 2015 CHL Import Draft. The Kolin, Czech Republic, product racked up 21 goals, 65 points and 171 penalty minutes in 163 games with the Blazers. He represented his country at the 2018 World Junior
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Hospital. After graduation, she returned to Kamloops quilts and clothing for h and married Frank in 1944, who was a member of Many thanks the and Frank moved backit to the during He will be remembered for his determination, workJamie ethic, generosity, for Foremost enjoyed love spending timeR.C.A.F.. with Wilma her husband; whether was their to the staf DalMar farm where Frank assisted Dallas in the farming providing excellent care his family, loyalty to his friends and his wonderful sense of humour. worship, working, shopping or vacationing, they were always together, happy and enjoyed operation and they raised their sons. A tribute to Wilma for fam Dad you will be sadlyeach missed by allcompany. of us. other’s Wilma volunteered with school functions, scout camps a later date in the spring and various sports activities. She was a very involved In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice would be greatly appreciated. and supportive her family life, she Jamie was light-hearted, kind and touched the mom. lives Inofaddition thosetoshe encountered with herCondolence www.schoenin took pride in being a nurse. Over the years she worked Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com positive attitude. full-time and on a casual relief basis at the Tranquille Schoenings Funeral Service S PORTLAND 250-374-1454 Sanatorium and Royal Inland Hospital.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. John George Fosty at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice in Kamloops on January 4, 2018 at the age of 82 years. John is survived by Jeannine, his loving wife of 57 years and children Greg of Bellingham, WA, Rob (Jennifer) of New York City and Darril of Berwick, Maine. He is also survived by his grandchildren Alex, Ian and Rhianne. John was predeceased by his sister Mary Fraser. John was born and raised in Saskatchewan and moved to Prince Rupert in 1957 where he promptly met and fell in love with his future wife Jeannine. They married in 1959 and the family moved to Terrace in 1968 and then on to Kamloops in 1975. After retirement John and Jeannine moved to Ashcroft about 10 years ago. John worked for 33 years as a conductor for the CN Rail. He also volunteered as an RCMP Auxiliary officer in the 1960s while the family was in Prince Rupert. In the mid 80s John decided to take on a second job and started his own business in Kamloops called Continental Amusements, supplying the area with arcade games and juke boxes. This expanded into the ownership of “Shuttles” arcade in Thompson Park Mall. He continued with these side interests until well after retirement as they were one of his passions that he greatly enjoyed. He and Jeannine loved to travel and over the years were able to see all of North America in their RV and Motorhome adventures. John enjoyed watching nature and spent many hours watching wildlife through his binoculars from the backyard of their home in Ashcroft. A Memorial Mass for John will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 13, 2018 from St. Gerard’s Catholic Church, Ashcroft. Donations in memory of John may be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home - 72 Whiteshield Cresent S, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9 Online condolences may be made at www.tvfh.ca
Michael James Walker
Wilma “Jean” Woodland (nee Hecko)
November 22, 1935 – January 4, 2018
A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Jean passed away on January 3, 2018 in Saanichton, BC. Born in Edmonton, Alberta on May 18, 1937, Jean moved to Kelowna, BC where she met and married Hank Woodland. The coupled moved to Kamloops to raise a family and Jean worked as a home support caregiver. Jean and Hank moved to Darfield, BC in 1989 in order to enjoy country life and gardening before moving to Sidney, BC in 2013. Jean was predeceased by her sister Louise and her brother Doug. She is survived by her husband Hank, children Heather, Spencer, Terry, Tracy and Scott and their spouses, her brother Dave, nine adoring grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Heartfelt thanks are extended to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Medical Unit nurses and doctors for their compassionate care. Jean will be missed but her legacy lives on in our hearts. A private celebration of Jean’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Jean would have loved for people to support the charity of their choice.
Michael James Walker was born on August 27, 1969 and passed away on December 31, 2017. He leaves behind his two children Mya and Levi who he loved so very much. Mike is predeceased by his grandson Dreyden Levi Walker and his mom Hulda Marie Walker. Also predeceased by Spam the family cat of Mike and his children. He is missed greatly by both his children who remember him as being very creative, adventurous and who always made the best bow n’ arrows and teepees. Mike grew up with his very large family in Kamloops but was living in Edmonton, Alberta. He has seven brothers and sisters Debbie, Ronnie, Glen, Brenda, Tammy, Brian, Vicky and his dad Jack. With so many siblings Mike has ten neices and nephews and fourteen great neices and nephews. Mike was a very loving brother and a good friend. His sister Debbie will miss his goofy sense of humor and his brother Brian says ‘say hi to mom for us’. His dad, brothers and sisters love him very much and it wont be the same without him. Mike’s wishes were to be cremated. A celebration of his life will be held in Kamloops in the summer at a later date.
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Evelyn Jean Pounder
April 12, 1945 – December 27, 2017
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Steve Ewasiuk on January 3, 2018 just prior to his 87th birthday at Royal Inland Hospital.
Evelyn Pounder passed away on December 27, 2017 at the age of 72.
Steve was born in Elk Point, Alberta on January 11, 1931 living on the family homestead with fifteen brothers and sisters. Later marrying Helen in 1955 and raising three children Debbie, Randy and Brent.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years Bruce, daughter and son-in-law Sara and Scott Reynolds and grandchildren Paxton and Olive of Kamloops and brother Bob Cowx of Delta.
He bought 320 acres, a mixed farm which was sold in 1975, when he followed his brother Edward to Kamloops in 1975. Steve was a part of the Westsyde Community, investing in business property, using his mechanical and welding skills. He also worked in Yellowknife for a trucking company for a number of years, but took early retirement to enjoy his tinkering in his garage on his many projects, enjoying fishing, gardening and traveling. Steve is survived by his children Debbie Ewasiuk, Randy Ewasiuk (wifeMaggie), Brent Ewasiuk and his only living brother George Ewasiuk, his grandchildren Brieanne and Beau, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, as well as a longtime friend Elaine Booy and many other friends. You will always be in our hearts, on our minds and in our memories. We love you and will miss you dearly. Steve’s Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 2:00 pm in the Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com
Evelyn enjoyed tennis, cross country skiing and travelling. She was an avid reader and was a member of the Belmont Book Club. Evelyn retired in 2010, after working for Dr. Rick Proctor for 27 years. Following retirement, Evelyn enjoyed volunteering with Western Canada Theatre Company as an usher and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Evelyn’s family wishes to thank the staff and volunteers at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House for their wonderful care and kindness. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House. “Until we meet again….”
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Arlene Grace Pasemko It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arlene Grace Pasemko of Kamloops, BC, on January 4, 2018, at 69 years of age. Arlene is survived by her loving husband Ed Pasemko, son Ken (Rachael) Pasemko of Kamloops, grandchildren Taylor (Sarah) Pasemko, Brennan (Chelsea) Pasemko and Chloe Pasemko, as well as great-grandchildren Jaxson Pasemko and Maddison Pasemko. Also left to cherish Arlene’s memory is her brother David (Jean) Looy and sisters Barb (Ken, deceased) Farrar and Dianne (Bill) Tewnion. Arlene was predeceased by her father Richard Looy, her mother Mary Looy and her son Lee Pasemko. Arlene was born on June 1, 1948 in Vancouver, BC. She married Ed Pasemko on June 22, 1968. Arlene was a woman full of life. Among her passions were her family and gardening. Arlene faced life’s challenges with strength and courage. She will be sadly missed by everyone she touched. We take comfort knowing she is not alone, but is now with her son Lee. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Jeevyn Chahal, Kansas McFayden and Iris Melara. There will be no formal ceremony. Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca
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Stefan Wasserberger Stefan Wasserberger passed away peacefully on January 2, 2018 at the age of 93.
July 12, 1921 - January 1, 2018
He is survived by his daughters Liz (Bruce), Michele and Philippa, his grandchildren Graham, Ian, Janine, Jenna, Neil, Sierra and Carter, his great-grandchildren Bayley, Luka, Charlie and Micah. Stefan was born in Sosnowiec, Poland on December 11, 1924. Truly a remarkable man, Stefan survived unimaginable hardships. He was a prisoner along with his mother and sister in a Siberian concentration camp in WWII. All contact with his father was lost for 7 years until they were reunited through the Red Cross. This reunion took them to Lusaka, Northern Rhodesia. During his time here, he studied Law and then obtained his degree in London, England. He went on to have a successful legal practice back in Lusaka, then Zimbabwe, back to England and finally settled in Kamloops. Each of these moves required him to requalify in the law of the country, essentially starting over again. Despite these hardships, through his determination, hard work and the support of his wife Maureen, he always rose to the top. Stefan was also a cancer survivor. He was 75 when he retired and shortly after was compromised by the loss of his sight. He has shown his family that no matter what life throws at you, you can survive and conquer. Family was always number one for him and we are eternally grateful for all his love, support and life lessons. He will be remembered for his determination, work ethic, generosity, love for his family, loyalty to his friends and his wonderful sense of humour. Dad you will be sadly missed by all of us. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice would be greatly appreciated. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454
family members.
Wilma passed away peacefully at the Kamloops Seniors Village at the age of 96. She was predeceased by her husband Frank in 2006. She will be missed by her sons Brian (Donna) and Alan (Ruth), as well as her grandchildren Sam, Gia, Jordyn, Dallas and Curtis. She also leaves behind other extended
Wilma was born in Kamloops and grew up on the McLeod ranch in Campbell Creek. She began school at Anderson Creek in a one room schoolhouse. Her family moved to the DalMar farm, (named for her father Dallas Johnston and mother Mary) east of Kamloops, which is now the Pineridge Golf Course . Over the years, they grew crops and raised livestock. Wilma rode her horse to attend the Barnhartvale school before moving to town to graduate from Kamloops Senior High School. Following high school, she moved to Vancouver to enroll in the Registered Nursing program at St. Paul’s Hospital. After graduation, she returned to Kamloops and married Frank in 1944, who was a member of the R.C.A.F.. Wilma and Frank moved back to the DalMar farm where Frank assisted Dallas in the farming operation and they raised their sons. Wilma volunteered with school functions, scout camps and various sports activities. She was a very involved and supportive mom. In addition to her family life, she took pride in being a nurse. Over the years she worked full-time and on a casual relief basis at the Tranquille Sanatorium and Royal Inland Hospital.
She enjoyed attending the St. Paul’s nursing alumni reunions. Wilma and Frank had an active social life; playing cards with friends and square dancing at the Valleyview Hall. After selling the farm, they moved to Chase in 1972 where they built a log home by the 6th hole of the Sunshore Golf Course. Wilma spent many afternoons greeting golfers from the back deck as they passed by. They had numerous friends in Chase and were involved in the golf and curling clubs. They were fortunate to retire early and enjoyed many years of travel, including wintering in Arizona and California. There were memorable trips in their R.V. to eastern Canada and several trips to Alaska with friends and family. They also vacationed in Australia and New Zealand. In 1994, Wilma and Frank celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the Pineridge Golf Course In later years, Wilma and Frank moved to the Berwick in Kamloops, where they were closer to their family. After 11 years, Wilma moved to the Kamloops Seniors Village where she spent her final days. Wilma will be remembered for her famous chocolate cake and homemade breadsticks. She was a very talented seamstress, producing many baby blankets, quilts and clothing for her grandchildren. Many thanks to the staff of the Berwick and KSV for providing excellent care over the years. A tribute to Wilma for family and friends will be held at a later date in the spring. Condolences may be made to www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454
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Michelle Kathleen Wells March 20, 1958 - January 4, 2018
Florence passed away peacefully on January 4, 2018 at the Kamloops Hospice after a brief battle with cancer. Florence was born on July 14, 1945 in Elk Point, Alberta the daughter of Eric and Zelma Nettleton.
Florence enjoyed athletics throughout school and decided early on to enter the work force and left home to work in Northern Alberta where she met the love of her life Al. In 1966, Florence and Al married and soon after began to raise their two daughters together. Florence spent most of her working years in Princeton, BC working in wood preserving industry where she spent 27 years. In retirement, Florence and Al travelled extensively living out their dream of seeing new places and experiencing new things. A move to Kamloops allowed Florence the opportunity to spend more time with her daughters and granddaughter. Florence is survived by her loving husband of 51 years Al, daughter Lori Moshuk, daughter Lana Moshuk, the treasure and light of her life, granddaughter Morgan Rossi who was a cherished gift, her niece Rhonda Parsons, nephew Rick Axani and her mother-in-law Annie Moshuk. Florence will be dearly missed by her family, friends and all who knew her – she was a caring, loving, fun and warmhearted person, always there for anyone who needed her. There will be a Celebration of Life on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 11:00 am at the Coast Hotel in Kamloops, 1250 Rogers Way. A Graveside Service will follow at the Kamloops Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent in her name to Kamloops Hospice Association, 72 Whiteshield Cres. South, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9. Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com
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It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother, wife, grandma, sister and friend to all, Michelle Kathleen Wells (nee Brissette). Michelle leaves behind her devoted husband Kevin of 35 years, three children Katie (Michael) Larson, Frances and Matthew Wells, her three adoring grandchildren Michaela, Marley and Kestrell Larson and her brother Darryl (Nora) Brissette and many loving nieces and in-laws. She will also be missed dearly by her children’s partners Nashid Alam and Robyn Engelberts. She was predeceased by her parents Kathleen
Michelle’s life began in Southern Alberta where she was born in Stettler and grew up in Taber, which she fondly referred to as her “stomping grounds”. She began her career in social work in Whitecourt, Alberta where she met and married Kevin. Their children were born in Edmonton while she worked in child protection in the area around Camrose, Alberta. She moved to British Columbia in 1994 where she later established herself as an integral member of Mount Paul United Church in Kamloops. A kind and gentle soul, Michelle had boundless empathy and unwavering compassion. She loved all creatures, big and small, and was passionate about social and environmental justice. Her greatest joy was being a grandmother to her three granddaughters who were the light of her life. Michelle’s family wishes to thank the minister and congregation of Mount Paul United Church who have provided support and nourishment during this time. They also extend their gratitude to the first respondents who worked tirelessly to try and save Michelle at Sun Peaks. Prayers, followed by food and wine will be held at Hermes Restaurant in Westsyde on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 6:00 pm. A Service Celebrating Michelle’s Life will be held at Mount Paul United Church on Friday, January 12, 2018 at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mount Paul United Church and their ministries would be appreciated.
ONE FINAL GIFT Scatter me not to restless winds, Nor toss my ashes to the sea. Remember now those years gone by When loving gifts I gave to thee.
Remember now the happy times The family ties we shared. Don’t leave my resting place unmarked As though you never cared. Deny me not one final gift For all who come to see A single lasting proof that says I loved... and you loved me. DJ Kramer
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WEEKLY CROSSWORD ACROSS 1. Make ale 5. Residue 8. Female parent 12. Succulent plants 14. OJ’s judge 15. Czech river 16. Embarrassing predicament 18. NHL legend Bobby 19. Sunfish 20. One who acclaims 21. On the __: running away 22. Oklahoma’s “Wheat Capital” 23. The Golden State 26. Merrymake 30. Siberian nomads 31. Pock-marked 32. Baleen whale 33. Leaf-footed bug genus 34. Treasure 39. Tanzanian shilling 42. Changed 44. Intestinal pouches 46. Walked in a celebratory way 47. South American mountain chain 49. Jai __, sport 50. Consumed 51. Firm 56. Pubs 57. Leafy drink 58. Cured 59. Northern wind of France 60. Tax collector 61. Respite from the sun 62. American spy Aldrich 63. Central Standard Time 64. Myanmar ethnic group
DOWN 1. Crush 2. Razorbill genus 3. “Full House” actress Loughlin 4. Bluish green 5. Garlic mayonnaise 6. Attacks repeatedly 7. Secretion 8. Special instance 9. A handsome youth loved by Aphrodite 10. Tree genus in the mahogany family 11. Israeli city 13. Formed a theory
17. Remove 24. Type of light 25. Repeats 26. Certified public accountant 27. River in eastern France 28. Returned material authorization (abbr.) 29. Special __: military group 35. Ribonucleic acid 36. Not even 37. Power transmission belt 38. Doctor of Education 40. Type of nerve 41. Types of tops
42. Large primate 43. Flooded, low-lying land 44. Gritty 45. Gets up 47. Stake 48. Not the most 49. Swedish rock group 52. Expresses pleasure 53. Expression of boredom 54. Queen of Sparta 55. Where Adam and Eve were placed at the Creation
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JANUARY 10 - JANUARY 16, 2017
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22
Taurus, many things are on your plate, but you don’t feel overwhelmed at all. In fact, you’re ready to lend a helping hand to anyone who needs one.
Libra, a financial windfall has given you some extra spending money. While you may want to splurge, the practical side of you knows some saving is in order.
Scorpio, some things may be beyond your control this week, and that is okay. The measure of success will be how well you can adapt to the changes ahead.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 2
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18
Recreation is the name of the game this week, Gemini. Coming off of a busy period, you are anxious to put your feet up for a few days. Book that vacation right now.
Use your intuition in regard to others’ feelings this week, Cancer. Give someone who needs it a little leeway, and your thoughtfulness will be appreciated.
Leo, if you think change will do you some good, then it is time to make it happen. Embrace the excitment that comes with making changes.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
Thanks to a spark of creativity, your plans may change this week,Virgo. Grab someone who is up for an unexpected adventure to join the journey.
Home improvements may be in your future, Sagittarius. Projects could be just what the doctor ordered to chase away any feelings of cabin fever that may develop.
MATH MIND
BENDER
Your home is infested with feather dusters. Your cat, Fluffy, is going to save you from this horrible peril. This puzzle is dedicated to a cat I had — Tammy — who took out a feather duster. She was so proud. On an even-numbered day (day number by calendar), there is an 80% chance Fluffy can take out one feather duster. On an odd-numbered day, the chance is 70%. There are four feather dusters. On days when you are not quick with the kitty treats, the chance is, at most, one-half of the figures given. Each day, there is a 25% chance Fluffy will sleep all day. The wind outside gusts to up to 50 km/h.
Capricorn, although the digital age has taken over, this week you might be ready to unplug for a while. Stock up on some books that can fuel your imagination.
Lend an ear to someone who has to get a few things off of his or her chest, Aquarius.You do not have to offer solutions. Just being there will be assistance enough.
FLUFFY TO THE RESCUE
Two questions: 1) What is the minimum number of days it will take Fluffy to take out all of the feather dusters? 2) What is the probability of three odd-numbered days in a row?
ANSWER TO LAST WEEK’S (JANUARY 3RD) THE BET PUZZLE: On average, you win not quite a dollar per bet. However, since it cost you one dollar to play, on average, you lose a little. Do not take this bet.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20
Don’t leave any stone unturned when seeking a solution this week, Pisces. The least expected avenue may be the right one.
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It is time to take a relationship to a new level, Aries.You are confident you know just the way to accomplish this. Enjoy the excitement that comes with this new beginning.
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~ 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. HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply Today For Assistance: 1-844-4535372.
Education/Trade Schools HUNTER & FIREARMS Lost in Kenna Cartwright Park on Nov. 30th: 1-yearold male kelpie x mini Australian shepherd wearing an orange harness. Very athletic farm dog from Quesnel, could be anywhere by now. Contact 250-819-8098
Employment Business Opportunities Building Maintenance and Commercial Janitorial Business. Includes equipment, vehicle, training and existing contracts with 30 hours per week. Administrative support provided for Accounts Receivable & Sales. Gross income of approx. $3,100 per month plus. Asking $19,500. or best offer. Contact Darrell 250-319-1394.
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Pharmacy Technician Training Online-based 43 wk program incls 8 wk practicum. Regulated Pharmacy Technicians earn $25-$28/hr in hospitals & $20-$27/hr in community pharmacies. Accredited by the Canadian Council for the Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP). www.stenbergcollege.com Toll-Free: 1-866-580-2772
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CERTIFIED ICBC AIR BRAKE COURSE January 20-21, 2018
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KML Meat Processors Production Staff. Starting wage $17pr/hr. Bonus Incentives, Health Benefits. Mon-Fri 7-3:30 or as required. Temporary housing available. Email resume: rmason@kmlbeef.com Phone 250 375-2388 Wanted Experienced House Keeper Required with References, to clean North Shore home (250) 315 - 3626
Medical/Dental CDA required starting early Feb. to cover a maternity leave for a family based, modern general practice located downtown Kamloops. We have a bright office environment primarily focused on crown/bridge and oral surgical procedures. Applicants can forward resume to Dr. W. John Armstrong via email: drsarmstrongsutherland@shaw.ca
Part-time position available for dental chairside assistant available starting Feb. 15, 2018. CDA preferred but not required. Willing to provide formal training. Good benefits. CPR and First Aid certificate required. Knowledge of medical sterilization and proper infection control protocols a bonus. Email resume to: columbiadental300@gmail.com
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ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS: NEWSPAPER AND DIGITAL MARKETING Kamloops This Week is always looking to add superb sales people with a creative flair to our team. Our business requires highly organized individuals with the ability to multi-task in a fun, fast-paced, team environment. We offer our clients traditional marketing ideas and products, in addition to cutting-edge, state-of-the-art online strategies to help them compete in today’s digital environment. Good interpersonal skills are an asset and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are desired for those who wish to join the vibrant KTW team. Excellent communication skills, a valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle are what you need to become a part of a growing business entity. If you are a competitive and creative individual and enjoy challenging yourself, we want to hear from you. Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to sales manager Ray Jolicoeur at ray@kamloopsthisweek.com We thank all applicants, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
BOOKKEEPER (Full Time)
Gang Ranch Ltd. is a large B.C. cattle ranch looking for a full time Bookkeeper. Duties include preparing and processing payroll, process invoices, prepare cheques, reconcile bank accounts and prepare monthly reports for management. The applicant must have good computer skills and be experienced with Sage 50 accounting systems. The applicant must be able to work independently and be able to meet deadlines. Salary will depend on qualifications and experience. Housing, utilities and medical will be provided. Please send resumes to Larry Ramstad at ph. (250) 459-7923 Fax (250) 459-2624 or e-mail l_ramstad@gangranch.infosathse.com
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Financial Manager Kamloops Society for Alcohol and Drug Services, a not-forprofit registered Society is seeking a Financial Manager to be responsible for the financial administration of all programs and services. This position is part-time approximately 21.6 hours per week and will commence as soon as possible. This position is non-contract and reports to the Executive Director. Some of the job requirements are as follows: • Thorough knowledge of general accounting procedures including fund accounting; and experience with audit process • Thorough knowledge of Excel, Word, Access and Adagio Accounting programs. • Provision of accurate timely financial and relevant information to the ED and Board of Directors as required by government and funders. • Plan, evaluate, implement and administer a computerized accounting system; and oversee of account payable and payroll. • Ensure compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures. • Maintain equipment inventory, maintenance and replacement of equipment. • Initiative and ability to work with a high degree of independence. • Ability to work in management and supervision • Experience with human resources and collective agreements is an asset • Experience in supervisory role is an asset • Model a healthy lifestyle. • Preferably 4th level CGA, CMA or equivalent with 3-5 years related experience. Competitive wage and benefit package Please send your application to Sian Lewis, Executive Director at sian.lewis@phoenixcentre.org
Sobeys National Pharmacy Group is currently seeking a dynamic and motivated individual for the position of PHARMACY ASSISTANT at our Safeway location in Kamloops, BC If you are seeking a professional, challenging and rewarding career in retail pharmacy, Safeway Pharmacy is looking for you! Candidates wishing to apply must have a pharmacy assistant certificate from a recognized college, or a minimum of 2 years retail pharmacy experience. Apply for this position at www.sobeyscareers.ca
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Mobile Homes & Parks
Urban Systems Kamloops is currently looking for a capable Geographical Information Systems (GIS) practitioner to join our team for a temporary position. For more details and to apply, please visit our website. www.urbansystems.ca
Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries. Call 250-374-0462 for more information.
Work Wanted HOME & YARD HANDYMAN If you need it done, Give us a call ! Steve 250-320-7774. Job wanted by Computer Programmer-Analyst /Office Worker/Tutor Detail oriented, organized, problem-solver, extremely computer literate. Strong proofreading, editing, technical writing, public speaking skills. Can teach practically anything I know. IT work preferred but any job using problem-solving skills could be a good match. Gene Wirchenko 250-8281474. genew@telus.net
Career Opportunities Zimmer Wheaton is looking for a
Licensed Automotive Technician The successful candidate will be an energetic self-starter with the ability to multi-task efficiently with minimal supervision. Primary responsibilities will be repairing and servicing vehicles. Must have current BC driver’s license and tools. The successful candidate must also possess a professional work ethic and dedication to quality.
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Pets
Pets Animals sold as “purebred stock” must be registrable in compliance with the Canadian Pedigree Act.
PETS For Sale? TRI-CITY SPECIAL!
Send resumé attention: Allen Mulford allenmulford@zimmerwheatongm.com 685 Notre Dame Drive Kamloops, BC V2C 5N7
for only $46.81/week, we will place your classified ad into Kamloops, Vernon & Salmon Arm. (250)371-4949
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685 NOTRE DAME DRIVE KAMLOOPS, BC
Merchandise for Sale $500 & Under
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Kubota AV2500 Generator. $585. 250-374-1988 SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5670404 Ext:400OT.
STEEL BUILDING SALE...” REALLY BIG SALE-EXTRA WINTER DISCOUNT ON NOW!!” 21X22 $5,190 25X24 $5,988 27X28 $7,498 30X32 $8,646 35X34 $11,844 42X54 $16,386. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca
Misc. Wanted Christine is Buying Vintage Jewellery, Gold, Silver, Coins, Sterling, China, Estates, etc. 1-778-281-0030 Housecalls. Coin Collector Buying Coins Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver + Chad 250-863-3082 Little bag of old gold, broken gold,scrap gold, broken gold, unwanted gold. 250-864-3521
Real Estate
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The special includes a 1x1.5 ad (including photo) that will run for one week (two editions) in Kamloops This Week. Our award winning paper is delivered to over 30,000 homes in Kamloops every Wednesday and Friday.
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Houses For Sale
ALL SEASON FIREWOOD. For delivery birch, fir & pine. Stock up now. Campfire wood. (250) 377-3457.
This position will provide a competitive pay and benefits package. Only quality-conscious team players need apply.
Furniture
Send resumé attention: Allen Mulford allenmulford@zimmerwheatongm.com 685 Notre Dame Drive
8ft Antique Couch $900. Round dining room table w/4chairs & 2 bar stools. $700. Couch & matching chairs $149. 250-374-1541.
Mercedes-Benz Kamloops mercedes-benz-kamloops.ca
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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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1975 Cat Loader, good condition. $25,000/obo. 250-5733165 or 250-371-7495.
Mobile Homes & Parks
Under the Real Estate Tab
Duplex / 4 Plex 2bdrm 2bth upper duplex Lafarge $750, ac, n/p, n/s mature couple pref Avail Jan 1st. 250573-2529.
Absolute gorgeous 03 Cadillac Deville one owner low kms $5,500.00/obo 250-554-0580
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Brock 1bdrm unfurnished on river. n/s/n/p. Close to bus. $800 util incld. for mature person. Avail Jan 1st. 250376-6914.
Cars - Sports & Imports
Dallas 1bdrm. $1,000/mo util incld. N/S, N/P. Close to bus. Avail immed. 250-573-4745.
Townhouses 3bdrms, 2-bath, Lower Sahali. N/S. Pet friendly, fenced yard. $1600/mo. 250-377-6888.
Transportation
Antiques / Classics
1982 Mercedes 300 SD TD. 2 owners, original and documented. 242,000km no drips. Show car quality. Asking $6000. 250-312-3525 before 8pm
Motorcycles
1965 Mercury 4dr., hardtop. 55,000 miles. 390-330HP. $4,000. 250-574-3794.
2003 Harley Davidson 100th Ann. Edition Fat Boy CID 95 Stage 3 exc cond 17,000km $13,000/obo. (250) 318-2030
Recreational/Sale 2005, 38’ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6, appl incld, fully loaded, $16,900. 236-421-2251
1989 Mercedes 560 SEC. 61,000kms. Hagerty Appraisals #2 car $10,000USD. Selling $10,000 CDN 250-574-3794
Auto Accessories/Parts
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2002 Nissan Altima. 4 door, auto. Fully loaded. Good condition. $4,500. Call to view. 250-376-4077.
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1999 AUDI A6 All Wheel Drive Well maintained $4500obo 250-819-2532
2bdrm daylight. N/S, N/P, No Noise. w/d, util incl $1200/mo+DD. 250-314-0060
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• 1 bedroom apartment $940 - $960/mo. • Updated, Spacious Suites • Convenient Downtown Location • Quiet Living Space • Common Laundry, Storage • No Smoking, No Pets • Adult/Seniors oriented • Available Immediately
1bdrm clean, perfect for student/working person, n/s, n/party, n/p util incl $800/mo. Avail Dec. 1st. 250-851-2025
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1bdrm incl f/s/w/d heat, $845 Downtown 55+ building N/S, N/P. Avail now 250-314-6842.
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Cars - Domestic 1998 Chrysler Intrepid, auto, good cond. Winters on rims, remote, air. $1,800. 376-8628.
Suites, Lower
For Sale By Owner
Did you know that you can place
Growing multi-line automotive dealership in Kamloops, B.C. has a career opportunity for a highly qualified individual.
Recreation
Furn room close to Downtown all amenities, for working person w/own transportation avail now $550 mo 250-377-3158
Rentals
Transportation
**BOOK NOW FOR BEST WEEKS IN 2018** 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.
Rooms for Rent
Sofabed pocket coil mattress Beige in colour wooden 52x73 $275obo (250) 554-1599
Do you have an item for sale under $750?
Career Opportunities
Rentals
4-Eagle GTII P275/45R20 M&S $400. 2-275/40ZR17 BF Goodrich M&S $275. 2-Goodyear Eagle 245/50VR16 M&S $200. 2-P215/60R16 M&S Pacemark $200. 2P225/60R16 All Season Motomaster $175. Call 250-3198784.
2013 Keystone Fusion Toy Hauler slps 9, 41ft 12ft garage asking $69,000 250-374-4723
Run until sold
New Price $56.00+tax
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1 Computer desk. $50. 1 cloth rocking chair. $150. 1 glass top side table. $50. 250-5795696. 5 suite size appl, Whirlpool washer and dyer, Kenmore elec range, dishwasher and microwave $1600 250-3768475
We have an employment opportunity for a
We have an employment Litigation Paralegal opportunity for a or Legal Assistant
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KTW requires door to door substitute carriers for all areas in the city. Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462 MISC4Sale: Oak Table Chairs-$400, 1-Standard 8ft truck canopy $300. Call 250851-1115 after 6pm or leave msg.
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Litigation Paralegal or Legal Assistant. Experience with personal injury law and and academic qualifi cations Submit your resume in confidence strongly recommended. ATTN: OFFICE MANAGER Submit your resume in confidence by email to: mcundari@cundarilaw.com ATTN: OFFICE MANAGER (mcundari@cundarilaw.com) Fax: (250)372-5554
TIME TO DECLUTTER?
Snow Blower 8hp Sears brand $500obo (250) 577-3120
Packages start at $35 Non-business ads only • Some restrictions apply
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Transportation
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Legal
Boats
Legal Notices
Legal Notices
14ft aluminum boat w/trailer and new 9.9HP Merc O/B w/asst equip $4000. (250) 523-6251
Sport Utility Vehicle
The Lands File for this application is 3413262. Comments on this application may be submitted by one of two options: Option 1: Online via the Applications and Reasons for Decision website at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp where details of the application and maps can be found. Option 2: by mail to Senior Land Officer, Thompson- Okanagan, MFLNRO, at 441 Columbia Street Kamloops BC V2C 2T3.
1985 Dodge Ram Charger. Very good condition. $5,000/OBO 250-579-5551 2006 Equinox. 168,000kms. Auto, 6cyl. Good cond. $5,500/obo. 250-554-2788.
2011 Lincoln Navigator like new. 106,000kms. White, black leather interior, 3rd seat. 4X4, Navigation, sunroof. $28,800. 250-319-8784
Trucks & Vans 1994 F150 Lariat 5L 5spd 4wd ext cab Flat deck $2500obo 250-376-7129/250-319-0046
Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Moffett Ventures Ltd. from Kamloops, BC has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO) Thompson-Okanagan for a Statutory Right of Way for drainage swale purposes situated on Provincial Crown land located at Kamloops over a portion of the SE1/4 of Section 25, Township 20, Range 18, W6M, KDYD
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Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to February 8, 2018. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Thompson-Okanagan.
1996 GMC Suburban 4x4 good shape runs great $3800obo Call (250) 571-2107
LOOK IN THE CLASSIFIEDS SECTION
MT DUFFERIN Rte 589 – 1200-1385 Copperhead Dr. – 58 p.
SAHALI
Rte 451 – Odin Crt, Whiteshield Cres, Whiteshield Pl. – 40 p. Rte 470 – Farnham Wynd, 102298 Waddington Dr. – 63 p. Rte 482 – 101-403 Robson Dr. – 55 p.
DOWNTOWN
Rte 311 - 423-676 1st Ave, 440533 2nd Ave, 107-237 Battle St. 135-173 St Paul St. – 31 p. Rte 317 – 535-649 7th Ave, 702794 Columbia St (even side), 702-799 Nicola St. – 45 p. Rte 319 – 545 6th Ave, 604690 Columbia St (even side), 604-692 Nicola St. – 15 p. Rte 323 – 755-783 6th Ave, 763884 7th Ave, 744-878 8th Ave, 603-783 Columbia St (odd Side), 605-793 Dominion St. – 48 p. Rte 324 – 606-795 Pine St. – 28 p.
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Home Improvements
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Fitness/Exercise
Handypersons RICKS’S SMALL HAUL For all Deliveries & Dump Runs. Extra large dump trailers for rent. Dump Truck Long and Short Hauls!!
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Rte 325 – 764-825 9th Ave, 805-979 Columbia St (odd side), 804-987 Dominion St, 805-986 Pine St. – 65 p. Rte 331 – 984-987 9th Ave, 1125 10th Ave, 901-981 Douglas St, 902-999 Munro St, 806-990 Pleasant St. – 38 p. Rte 335 – 1175-1460 6th Ave, 1165-1185 7th Ave, Cowan St, 550-792 Munro St. – 59 p. Rte 339 – 916-1095 Fraser St, 1265-1401 9th Ave. – 30 p. Rte 373 – Clark St. 24-60 W. Columbia St. – 20 p. Rte 380 – 610-780 Arbutus St, Chaparral Pl, Powers Rd, Sequoia Pl. – 61 p. Rte 381 – 20-128 Centre Ave, Hemlock St, 605-800 Lombard St. – 41p. Rte 384 – 407-775 W. Battle St, 260-284 Centre Ave. – 47 p. Rte 385 – 350-390 W. Battle St, Strathcona Terr. – 29 p. Rte 389 – 390 Centre Ave, 242416 W. Columbia St (even side), Bluff Pl, Dufferin Terr, Garden Terr, Grandeview Terr. – 67 p.
LOWER SAHALI
Rte 403 – 405-482 Greenstone Dr, Tod Cres. – 29 p. Rte 404 – Chapperon Dr, 108-395 Greenstone Dr, Pyramid Crt. – 58 p. Rte 406 – 108-492 McGill Rd. – 59 p. Rte 410 – 56-203 Arrowstone Dr, Silverthrone Cres. – 44 p. Rte 411 – 206-384 Arrowstone Dr, Eagle Pl, Gibraltar Crt & Wynd. – 49 p.
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Rte 509 – 459-551 Laurier Dr, Shaughnessy Hill. – 45 p. Rte 510 – 372-586 Aberdeen Dr, 402-455 Laurier Dr. 53 p. Rte 520 – Canongate Cres, Canongate Pl, 805-841 Dunrobin Dr, Whitburn Cres. – 74 p. Rte 524 – 2400-2599 Abbeyglen Way. – 58 p.
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BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR
SOME SHOES NEED FILLING ABERDEEN
Services
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Utility Trailers Heavy Duty Trailer 5’8� inside 14’ long. 2x8 stud axles, elec brakes, ramps. $3000/obo. 250-577-3120.
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1996 Chevrolet C/K 2500 HD 3/4 ton Truck. Good condition. $9,900. 250-374-1988
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Rte 605 – 1770-1919 Glenwood Dr, Knollwood Dr, Vicars Rd. – 61 p. Rte 620 – MacAdam Rd, McKay Pl, Pyper Way, 25302580 Valleyview Dr. – 69 p. Rte 621 – Duck Rd, Skelly Rd, 96 Tanager Dr, 2606-2876 Thompson Dr. – 54 p. Rte 652 – Coldwater Crt, 16162212 Coldwater Dr, 1921-1999 Skeena Dr(odd side). – 58 p. Rte 657 – 1913, 1918-2195 Skeena Dr, Skeena Pl, Iskut Pl. – 49 p.
LOGAN LAKE
Rte 910 – 308-397 Basalt Dr, 202-217 Basalt Pl, 132-197 Jasper Dr, Jasper Pl. – 68 p.
RUN TILL
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3 Lines - 12 Weeks
Add an extra line to your ad for $10 Must be pre-paid Scheduled for 4 weeks at a time Private parties only - no businesses Some Restrictions Apply
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DALLAS/BARNHARTVALE
Rte 748 – Crawford Crt, Crawford Pl, 387-495 Todd Rd. – 38 p. Rte 759 – Beverly Pl, 67247250 Furrer Rd, McIver Pl, Pat Rd, Stockton Rd. – 40 p. Rte 761 – 6022-6686 Furrer Rd, Houston Pl, Parlow Rd, Pearse Pl, Urban Rd. – 57 p.
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Rte 830 – Chetwynd Dr, Stevens Dr. – 58 p. Rte 832 – Bolean Dr & Pl, Chilco Ave, Kathleen Pl. – 55 p. Rte 833 – 4102-4194 Cameron Rd, 3990-4152 Davie Rd. – 44 p. Rte 835 – Mattoch-McKeaque, Sabiston Crt & Rd. – 30 p.
INTERESTED IN A ROUTE?
For more information call the Circulation department 250 - 374 - 0462
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740 FORTUNE DRIVE, KAMLOOPS
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La Jolie PerMAnent MAKeuP LUNCH BUFFET 11:30AM—2:30PM
ALL YOU CAN EAT LUNCH BUFFET! CALL: 250.828.8738 778.321.9669
#2-1415 HILLSIDE DRIVE, KAMLOOPS BC [ IN FRONT OF CANADIAN TIRE ]
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250-376-8618
2 FOR 1 ENTREES!
Receive two entrees for the price of one with purchase of an appetizer. Coupon valid Tuesday to Thursday - Dine-in Only. One coupon per table. Offer expires Jan. 31, 2018. Not to be used with any other special offer and/or discounts. No cash value.
610 West Columbia St, Kamloops (at the Panorama Inn) 250-374-0340 • flavoursofindiakamloops.com
50 OFF BIRTHDAY PARTIES $
KAMLOOPS - SAHALI MALL 380 - 945 Columbia St. \ 778 471 5867 \ www.jump360.ca *One Coupon per customer, per transaction. Cannot be combined with any other discounts. Valid until February 14, 2018. Must present Coupon at time of purchase to receive promotional value.
WE HEARD YOU KAMLOOPS!
GYM-ONLY PASS
Radio Boxing Week scripts On the following page are some suggested scripts that you can use to support this event. You will find a generic version for furniture and bedding in which there is a space to insert a specific offer, an appliance version for the Whirlpool offer and a bedding version. These scripts have not been recorded. The four new scripts – Shabby Chic, Timeless, Silent and Zen - that were unveiled in September may also be used. Please note that there is no COOP Program for this event
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WEDNESDAY, January 10, 2018
www.kamloopsthisweek.com
JANUARYE
Made in Kamloops, BC
APPLE JUICE NO PRESERVATIVES! NO ADDITIVES! PURE 100% JUICE!
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$ $ 740 FORTUNE DRIVE, KAMLOOPS
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CLEARANCE EVENT SEE BACK PAGE FOR DETAILS!
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250-376-8618
2 FOR 1 ENTREES!
Receive two entrees for the price of one with purchase of an appetizer. Coupon valid Tuesday to Thursday - Dine-in Only. One coupon per table. Offer expires Jan. 31, 2018. Not to be used with any other special offer and/or discounts. No cash value.
610 West Columbia St, Kamloops (at the Panorama Inn) 250-374-0340 • flavoursofindiakamloops.com
50 OFF BIRTHDAY PARTIES $
KAMLOOPS - SAHALI MALL 380 - 945 Columbia St. \ 778 471 5867 \ www.jump360.ca *One Coupon per customer, per transaction. Cannot be combined with any other discounts. Valid until February 14, 2018. Must present Coupon at time of purchase to receive promotional value.
WE HEARD YOU KAMLOOPS!
JANUARY SPECIAL
DAY SPA
49
$
60 minute Massage MEDI SPA
PhotoRejuvenation & Botox.
Smooth away lines with Botox paired with IPL PhotoRejuvenation to treat hyper-pigmentation, rosacea, veins and uneven skin.
425
$
Reg. $500
Gift Cards Available!
OFFERS EXPIRES JANUARY 31ST, 2018
La Jolie
January Special!
VISIT JACQUIE THE ORIGINAL
“BROW LADY”
75 OFF
$
EYEBROWS OR FULL EYELINER Does not include touch ups or renewals. Expires January 31, 2018.
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We also do Corrective Permanent Makeup!
FREE consultation! • 778-471-5802 • 411 Lansdowne Street
Treat your family to our Dine$ in or take out orders buffet and the 4th person is of 40 or more receive
FREE * lesser value is free Coupon expires Jan 31, 2018
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4 PIECES VEGETABLE SPRING ROLL OR SMALL PORK WONTON Coupon expires Jan 31, 2018
GYM-ONLY PASS