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The lone business owners to buy into the final phase of the Landmark Centre development on McGill Road are lauding a decision by city council to deny a Kelowna developer with deep investment in Kamloops his bid to rezone commercial space around them. But it means an ongoing parking dispute on the property will likely continue. “We’re very excited,” Jonni Yeomans told KTW outside council chambers Tuesday night after the decision. “We’ve worked really hard. This is our life savings.” Jonni and husband Darrel Yeomans bought unit 101 at Landmark Place, 765 McGill Rd. Their business, Jonni’s Styling Studio, operated for more than three decades downtown. The couple invested between $350,00 to $400,000 into transi-
tioning to the Landmark development to expand their business and capitalize on residential growth from the planned The Reach project at TRU. The Yeomans were among business owners and residents who attended a public hearing to oppose an application by Culos Group of Companies to rezone as residential five commercial units on the ground level of the Landmark Place building. The salon, which opened at the front of the building earlier this week, shares an entrance with one of the units that was up for rezoning. “Without other commercial development in the property, we are alone and, without the proper critical public access, this will negatively impact walk-in traffic to our business,” the Yeomans stated in a letter to council. See DEVELOPER, A15
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One man is dead and another is behind bars following an alleged confrontation at a Logan Lake Motel early Tuesday morning. Police were called to the Copper Valley Motel, 19 Apex Dr., just after 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday for a report of an unresponsive man inside a suite. Efforts to revive 55-year-old David James Fast were unsuccessful. Logan Lake resident Gordon James Fleming, 66, was arrested at the motel and has been charged with second-degree murder. Fleming had been scheduled to make his first appearance in Kamloops provincial court on Wednesday, but that has been pushed to April 9 to give him time to speak with his lawyer. Investigators believe Fleming and Fast, who is also from Logan Lake, were known to each other. Police have not released any information about Fast’s cause of death, but initial reports from the area indicated a stabbing had taken place. Logan Lake Mayor Robin Smith said the murder is the first homicide in the municipality’s 50-year history. “It’s never happened before in our little community,” she said, referring to Fleming and Fast as relative newcomers to Logan Lake. The investigation is ongoing and Fleming remains in custody.
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TOPPING TREES IS A “GROWING PROBLEM”
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When pruning your trees, make mostly thinning cuts (removal of branches right back to the parent branch or trunk) and avoid creating stub ends. Make your cuts just outside of the branch collar (a slight thickening where the branch joins its parent branch or trunk). Flush cuts destroy the tree’s defense zone. Remember: don’t remove more than 20% of the green.
March 14, 2018 4:45 pm - Heritage Commission DES Boardroom, 105 Seymour Street March 27, 2018 9:30 am - Council Workshop 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting 7:00 pm - Public Hearing Council Chambers, 7 Victoria Street West March 28, 2018 4:00 pm - Social Planning Council DES Boardroom, 105 Seymour Street April 3, 2018 4:00 pm - Social Planning Council DES Boardroom, 105 Seymour Street April 10, 2018 1:30 pm - Regular Council Meeting Council Chambers, 7 Victoria Street West
Let’s Ta!k Let’s Talk Affordable Housing The City is inviting residents to participate in a round-table discussion to provide input on an Affordable Housing Strategy that will guide housing-related investments and activities over the next 5+ years across the full housing continuum. The City is hosting discussions throughout the city, and residents are encouraged to attend the meeting specific to their neighbourhood. Children and youth are welcome to participate in discussions or illustrate their ideas at the drawing table. Upcoming Meetings Wednesday, March 14, 2018, 6:30-8:00 pm NorKam Secondary (cafeteria), 730 12th Street For residents of Brock and North Kamloops Thursday, March 15, 2018, 6:30-8:00 pm Arthur Stevenson Elementary (gymnasium), 2890 Bank Road For residents of Westsyde, Westmount, and Batchelor Heights Find out the date and location of your neighbourhood meeting at kamloops.ca/letstalk.
Exemplary Service Awards Call for Nominations Kamloops City Council is inviting nominations for the City’s Exemplary Service Award. The Exemplary Service Award acknowledges those who, over a period of time, have dedicated their time and service to the well-being of our community and its citizens. This year’s award has been split into two categories: Young Adult (under 30) and Adult (30 and over). Nomination forms and copies of the selection criteria are available from City Hall Reception or at kamloops.ca. The deadline for nominations is 4:30 pm on Thursday, March 15, 2018.
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• The tree retaliates by producing an unruly crop of weakly attached water sprouts that are prone to disease and breakage. • The tree ends up looking even bulkier than before; it soon needs repruning.
• crossing or rubbing each other • growing into centre of the tree • growing into walkways, roadways, or buildings 4. If desired, trim slender branch tips a few inches, to a bud or a parent branch. For more information about healthy landscapes, visit kamloops.ca/our-community/environment-sustainability.
ROUNDABOUTS A roundabout is a type of one-way, circular intersection that directs motorists to travel counter-clockwise around a central island. Roundabouts improve traffic flow, slow traffic, and increase safety for all road users. Tips for Using Roundabouts Approaching • reduce speed • stop for pedestrians using crosswalks Entering • wait for a safe gap before entering the roundabout and proceed to the right • traffic already in the roundabout has the right of way • circulate until you reach your desired exit • don’t stop in the roundabout unless traffic conditions require it or there is an emergency Exiting • signal a right turn before leaving the roundabout • stop for pedestrians using crosswalks
DRIVE WITH CARE It’s that time of year again . . . During the winter months, potholes can only be temporarily repaired until the arrival of warmer, drier weather. City crews work to patch potholes 24 hours/day, Monday to Friday. Until the potholes can be permanently repaired, motorists should stay vigilant. We encourage you to report potholes by calling 250-828-3461 or using the myKamloops app at kamloops.ca/mykamloops.
KIDS AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY Talk to your kids in a simple, easy-to-understand way about electricity. • It runs lights, televisions, toasters, and more. • It is a form of energy that travels through wires from power plants all the way into your home. • It can flow through bodies, water, and other things and can cause a shock or fire hazard. Go over house rules to help kids stay safe around electricity. • • • • • •
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adisen Fehts is an award-winning poet — and she’s still in elementary school. The Grade 5 student at Lloyd George elementary even went one step further when her teacher assigned the class to enter the annual Meaning of Home contest run by Habitat for Humanity in Canada as an English assignment. She not only wrote a paragraph but a seven-stanza poem. The paragraph went to teacher Jinny St-Hilaire to be marked and the poem went into the contest, landing her one of the 11 runners-up and winning $5,000 for the local Habitat group, a pizza lunch for her class and an iPod Touch. Madisen said she’s not sure what mark she got on the paragraph she wrote — “but I got an A in English.” While she loves to write, Madisen said she often chooses poetry because, with stories, “you use the characters to express things but in poems, you can use your own words.” She learned she won about a week ago — but even then, it was through a use-your-brain exercise from the school’s other Grade 5 teacher, Sonia Lafleur. Madisen said Lafleur made the announcement through a series of hints that eventually left two of them — Madisen and a classmate with the same number of letters in her name, the second-last clue — wondering which it would be. “Then she said the name had the letter M in it and I knew it was me. Yay, I won and people were cheering.” Madisen said she had heard about Habitat before but wasn’t really sure what it did before the assignment was given. What she learned seems to echo throughout her poem.
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The Family Law Act sets out requirements pertaining to a parent who wants to relocate with a child, or children, from a former relationship.
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DAVE EAGLES/KTW Madisen Fehts was one of 11 runners-up in a national poetry contest. Her success means the local branch of Habitat for Humanity will receive a $5,000 donation.
Under the Act, where both parents are having “contact” with the children and one parent wants to relocate with them, that parent must give the other parent at least 60 days written notice of the proposed relocation. Relocation can then occur unless the other parent, within 30 days of receiving the notice, files a court application which opposes the relocation. Let us help you through the legal process, which at times can become complicated and emotional. Our family lawyer has the knowledge and experience to help you maneuver through this delicate situation.
THE MEANING OF HOME By Madisen Fehts Some don’t have them, so they wander and roam, this thing I’m talking about is called a home. A home is something special to me, It’s something I think you need. It’s somewhere where I think is safe, there’s always support no matter the case. Every day from head to toe, your parents teach you all they know. Your parents love you with all their heart, they have been loving you since the start. In a home you’re surrounded with love, it can be as peaceful as a dove. Not just a building, so much more, you can feel the love when you walk through the door. Loving memories and joyous times, as sweet, as the church bell chimes. When nighttime comes, you have somewhere to sleep, in your dreams, you can count sheep. To wake up in the morning and know that you are home, And not wake up thinking you’re going to die from a bomb. To you, your things are precious and you love them a lot, But your home is one that is in the top. You can have good times and bad, Spend time with mom and dad. This is what home means to me, And I hope everyone can see. That a home can be part of your family, It’s something that I need.
“I love to read and I love to write,” Madisen said. “They’re my favourite subjects in school. As for future plans, the
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British Columbians will spring ahead come Sunday morning, but one Kamloops group believes they are getting closer to ending the bi-annual time change altogether after a promising meeting the province’s solicitor general. “[He was] extremely positive, supportive of the cause, understanding why we’re doing it and gave us very clear direction on what to do,” said Bob Dieno, a member of Stop the Time Change BC, which has been trying to make daylight saving time a thing of the past for three years now. According to Dieno, Mike Farnworth indicated the NDP government wants public input and would prefer a referendum on the question of stopping the time change. “He said if B.C. residents show support to their MLAs and to government that they can enact this referendum on their
end,” Dieno told KTW. Dieno and fellow proponent Tara Holmes are now asking B.C. residents to send in a letter of support to their local mayors, MLAs and Premier John Horgan calling for a provincial referendum on the issue, either during the October municipal elections or as part of the next provincial election. The group wants the ballot to ask which time British Columbians would prefer — Pacific Daylight Saving Time in the summer or Pacific Standard Time in the winter. Dieno said Farnworth also told him the government was willing to hold public consultations on the subject. “Let’s just get it to a referendum and put it to bed — literally,” Dieno said. Linda Larson, a B.C. Liberal MLA for Boundary-Similkameen, put forward a private member’s bill to end daylight saving time but, according to Dieno, Farnworth said the NDP government won’t be moving it forward.
“They said they [are] not interested in picking that up, they would rather go this route — they want the public input,” Dieno said. Daylight saving time runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. Critics of the annual time change question its primary touted benefit — a way to conserve energy. They also point to studies that show its psychological and medical impacts. An end to daylight saving time is also making strides in other parts of North America. Earlier this week, the Florida state senate passed a bill to to keep the Sunshine State on daylight saving time year-round. The bill will now need approval from Gov. Rick Scott as well as the U.S. Congress. Last month, the European Parliament members voted to have the European Union’s executive arm evaluate daylight saving time and make recommendations if needed.
If examples such as these pan out it could mark the beginning of the end for daylight saving time, Dieno said. “It’s out there. It’s going to happen,” Dieno said. “It’s just literally a matter of time.” Kamloops South-Thompson MLA Todd Stone told KTW he’s “very supportive” of the concept, but thinks it should be done in conjunction with U.S. states that are also on Pacific Time. “The only reason you wouldn’t want to change the time zone in British Columbia would be if Washington, Oregon, California [and] Alaska didn’t also change with you,” Stone said. “You don’t want to be the one jurisdiction on the west coast that’s in a different time zone.” He said the former Liberal government was involved in conversations to end daylight saving with those Pacific Time Zone states via the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER), but not every jurisdiction has been on board at the same time in order
for such action to move ahead. “It’s not a small, inconsequential reason to not do it either. Our economy is so tightly intertwined with Washington State in particular, but also Alaska, California,” Stone said, adding that being in the same time zone as they are gives B.C. an economic advantage over Alberta and other provinces to the east. Stone said ending the time change without its American counterparts would hurt B.C.’s economy. “The film industry has told us it would potentially jeopardize millions of dollars of investment in British Columbia,” he said. “Being able to jump on a plane in Los Angeles and fly for two hours to Vancouver and land in the same time zone is a huge deal in that one industry alone.” Stone said “it would be foolish to do anything that would compromise that competitive advantage,” adding that he hopes the current government continues to explore implementing an end daylight saving time regionally.
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OVERDOSE NUMBERS SHOULD BE CLEAR A year ago this month, KTW reported on the latest overdose death numbers in Kamloops and across B.C. In January 2017, there were five overdose deaths in Kamloops. In February, there were two more such deaths. In Vernon in January 2017, there was one overdose death. Those numbers, which serve as a monthly toll of the overdose epidemic in British Columbia, are now, for some reason, shielded by privacy laws and the BC Coroners Act — despite the fact we know of no change in legislation in the past 12 months. The BC Coroners Service has cited privacy laws and its own act in its recent decision to not release data on overdose deaths in communities if the monthly total is fewer than six deaths. As a result, there may have been five overdose deaths in Kamloops in January. Or none. Or three. Or one. Or two. It is unclear how a simple number in a city of 90,000 can violate a person’s privacy, nor has it been explained how noting Kamloops had six overdose deaths in a month does not violate privacy laws, yet stating Kamloops had five overdose deaths in a month does violate privacy laws. Nor do we understand why the one overdose death in the Northeast health service delivery area (population 74,000) is released, yet we cannot know if anyone perished in Kelowna (population 124,000). Authorities always need to weigh privacy regarding personal information against the public interest. Such caution is needed, especially when dealing with communities of tiny populations. But let’s be clear. The media has reported extensively on this ongoing epidemic because it is important news and because the various agencies involved have urged us to do so to spread awareness to the public in general and to those involved in such activities specifically. Choosing an arbitrary number as the release/not release point of simple data appears to serve little purpose but to confuse the masses as to the severity of the ongoing crisis.
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I’d like to challenge you to think about your news the way you think about food — more specifically, I’d like you to think more about where your news comes from and how it gets to you. When it comes to news you read online, there are so many sources it’s simple to say “I get my news from the internet”. But that’s a bit like saying “I get my food from the grocery store” — it’s technically true but it doesn’t address how it’s actually made, just how it comes to you. You could get more specific and say you get your news from social media — say Facebook. A bit better, but how many of those news stories that you read on Facebook were created by Facebook? None, of course. Facebook is a platform for sharing information gathered by other people. It’s where everyone from your aunt Sally to the New York Times is jockeying for attention in your news feed. And Facebook decides who gets into your news feed based on a complicated algorithm
based on hundreds of factors, from what you’ve clicked on before, what your friends are looking at, reacting to and commenting on right now — and, of course, who’s paying Facebook to put it in front of you. That kind of makes getting your news from social media the equivalent of buying all your groceries for the week at a convenience store: You’ll definitely be able to get enough food to fill your stomach and you might even get a few things that are healthy for you but in the end, you’ll be eating an awful lot of junk food. A lot of this falls under the term “media literacy”, which has been getting more attention in the last few years. But I’m not talking about the perils of “fake news” or how social media ends up feeding into our filter bubbles to only present news from a perspective that confirms our pre-existing biases, Those are important subjects, and being aware of them in our media consumption is critical. But before we even get that far, we actually need to know more about who pays for news, and how — because we are actually near a point where there won’t be local news in many communities. And by the time that becomes evident, it will be too late. That’s because the way news is paid for — the business model — has completely changed in just a few short years. More on that next week. Tim Shoults is operations manager at Aberdeen Publishing.
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TIME CHANGE MEANS MORE DAYLIGHT FOR US Editor: Eliminating twice-yearly time changes should be a nonissue, but there exists a fringe group that feels compelled to change the present system. I can think of a dozen reasons we should leave it as is and not a single reason to eliminate time change, except perhaps for the total inconvenience of having to re-set all of our home clocks. I won’t get into all the pros and cons as I am sure most of us already utilize common sense. All the ramifications of staying on one time year-round will be discussed if this issue eventually advances to public consultation. Apparently, most of our MLAs are trying to distance themselves from this topic as there are much
more important issues to deal with. While year-round standard time will not affect our early November to early March (winter) months, we would lose one full hour of evening daylight through the other eight months, resulting in darkness after 8:30 p.m. instead of 9:30 p.m. If we stay on year-round daylight time, those summer months will stay as they are, but the winter months will see us lose a full hour of critical morning daylight. Since it would then stay dark until 8:30 a.m., most workers and students would be commuting in the dark. Generally, shift-workers won’t be as adversely affected. This extended morning darkness will be noticeable if we stop
the one hour fall-back in early November. At that time, it’s still dark at 7:15 a.m. and this will keep increasing and not return to that point again until near the end of February — almost four full months. How would most of us react to that possibility? Cabin fever comes to mind. As we prepare to spring forward this weekend, there is sufficient morning daylight to absorb the loss of that early hour. But, at the same time, we gain the extra evening hour to allow us to take part in a variety of outdoor events and activities, potentially through the entire eight-month period. Safety is indeed the biggest concern.
With twice-yearly time changes, the majority of our schoolchildren are able to walk to school or to a bus stop safely in adequate daylight. It would be ludicrous if we gave this up simply because a few people (plus ICBC) think it is a devastating hardship to lose one hour of sleep time on one day per year. One suggestion is to re-set your clocks forward one hour before going to bed. Go to bed as usual, based on this new time, and do not sleep late the next (Sunday) morning. Monday morning should not be a big deal It can be just that easy — no accidents and no heart attacks. H. Druskee Kamloops
HERE’S HOPING MP MCLEOD CONTINUES QUESTIONING Editor: Last week, KTW editor Christopher Foulds noted in his column (‘A non-answer buffet’) that Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo MP Cathy McLeod is seeking answers to the question of how the communist Chinese government became owner of Kamloops Seniors Village and 20 other taxpayer-subsidized care facilities in B.C., Alberta and Quebec So far, there are no answers in Parliament from the federal
government, except to say we are open for business. Well, in the name of business, three cheers for Chinese President (and soon to be lifelong dictator) Xi Jinping for becoming owner of a billion-dollar business in Canada looking after seniors. Three cheers for him being able to charge Canadian taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars for providing the care. Of course, he and his admirals will make good use of the money
by building more warships to patrol the new Silk Road project. Furthermore, thumbs down to Gordon Campbell and Christy Clark, who enabled the unprecedented expansion of the private sector into the health-care system for seniors, thus turning many care facilities into commodities to buy and sell for a handsome profit. Thumbs down to federal Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains for approving the sale of
the billion-dollar business to a corrupt businessman who is now in jail, thus enabling the Chinese government to gain control without spending a penny. Let us hope McLeod’s demand for due diligence will force the provincial and federal governments to ensure residents of Kamloops Senior Village and the other 20 care facilities will be properly taken care of for rest of their lives. I.K. Eredics Kamloops
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RE: STORY: HEU WANTS CHINESE-OWNED SENIORS’ CARE CHAIN TO BE PLACED UNDER MORE SCRUTINY:
“The Chinese own many companies in B.C. and all seems to be just fine. “So, what’s the problem?” — posted by Tessy
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A unique affordable housing project for Indigenous youth will go to a public hearing after Kamloops city council voted on Tuesday to move ahead with the proposal. The city-owned property, a 4,590-square-metre parcel at 975 Singh St., is zoned for lowdensity multiple-family use for up to 15 units. The city was told 31 are needed to make the project financially viable, which requires rezoning. “Staff recommend that we move this forward,” said Marvin Kwiatkowski, the city’s development, engineering and sustainability director.
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Could the long, cold and snowy winter finally be nearing an end? The short-term weather forecast would certainly suggest as much as parkas will be replaced with Bermuda shorts next week when the mercury is expected to rise dramatically. Coming out of a February that was the fourth-snowiest (50 centimetres) since records began in 1891 and colder than normal (a daily average high of -.17 C), March is greeting us by bleating at us. This month is indeed coming in like a lamb — Thursday morning’s wet snowfall excluded — with Environment Canada forecasting nothing but sunshine and warmth from Friday, through the weekend and into next week. Friday’s high is pegged at 7 C, followed by 8 C on Saturday and 10 C on Sunday. By the time the work and school week begins, the temperature is predicted to rise to 11 C on Monday and 15 C on Tuesday. Those latter readings are starting to approach record highs in Kamloops, with March 13’s hottest day being 19.5 C in 2003 and March 14’s being 17.4 C in the same year. The uptick in temperatures will have city and provincial officials monitoring the deep snow pack and the effect the warmth has on the melt rate. Seasonal forecasts (February to April) from Environment and Climate Change Canada are
KTW FILE PHOTO Many city streets will likely be bumpy and sloppy in coming weeks as winter loosens its grip on the Tournament Capital.
indicating an increased likelihood of normal temperatures across western and southern British Columbia and belownormal temperatures in southeast and northern B.C. The latest snow pack and flood forecast from the River Forecast Centre shows increases in the Thompson watershed. The latest bulletin, dated March 1, has the South Thompson basin sitting at 111 per cent of normal, up from 104 per cent the month before. The North Thompson has jumped to 105 per cent of normal up from 92 per cent as of Feb. 1. While the North Thompson saw the larger increase, it’s still considered to be sitting at a near normal level, according to the River Forecast Centre. The South Thompson, however, is considered above normal.
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Developer expects parking problems to ease From A1
Developer Michael Culos attended the public hearing. Culos — who lives in Kelowna but has worked with the city to redevelop Lorne Street, among numerous multi-family projects since the early 1990s — told council the Landmark project was planned before the economy crashed in 2008. He cited market conditions as the reason behind his application. He owns multiple commercial units from earlier phases of the development. “I’m not worried about that and I think once we’re all finished and done here, we’ll be fine,” Culos told council. “At the same time, I don’t think we need more.” The rezoning application, however, was more complicated. Many who opposed it did so on principle in light of ongoing parking issues at the property. One resident noted his son’s disability care-aide has received countless parking tickets from Impark, which monitors the property and has routinely levied fines of $40 or more throughout the city. Residents detailed paying
fees for visitors to park across the street at Thompson Rivers University or sneaking into the cemetery behind the development to park on the access road to get around a two-hour cap on visitor parking. Business owners also expressed frustration. Ramesh Patel said he was forced to close True Spirits Lounge in 2014 due to a lack of parking in Landmark 1 and Landmark 2. Dr. Preety Desai (periodontist) and Dr. Barbara Blumenauer (rheumatologist) have offices on the property and said patients have experienced nothing but issues with parking, causing safety concerns and impacting the viability of their practises. Blumenauer alleged Culos reneged on promises and said commercial units aren’t selling because of the parking issue. “I would ask that you please don’t reward him,” Blumenauer told council. As it stands, the city says Landmark 1 and Landmark 2 are short 14 stalls, a number it amended from its previous estimate of 36 deficit stalls. The reason behind that deficit
appears to be the fault of the city, which failed to secure a covenant on parking stalls for residents in earlier phases of the development. “As far as we know, there were notes put on the drawings that a covenant was required,” said the city’s director of development, engineering and sustainability, Marvin Kwiatkowsky, who was not working for the city at the time. “I don’t know how it was missed on numerous occasions.” Pressed on a solution to parking problems, Culos deferred to strata. “The strata council has full authorization of who gets what, what visitor parking they get,” he said. Culos said when the development was devised, the city was focused on promoting pedestrian and bike-friendly commuting. “That was our conversation of the day in 2007,” he said. “It wasn’t about cars.” Addressing a rumour that parking spaces had been sold to TRU students, Culos denied it. City staff saw Culos’ rezoning application as the final way in which to leverage him to secure those deficit parking stalls at
Landmark Centre. The city hoped to remedy the issue by legally earmarking the stalls, which would have been conditional to Culos’ rezoning. That put the Yeomans and their salon in the middle, however, something that did not sit well with council. Councillors Kathy Sinclair, Dennis Walsh, Dieter Dudy, Ray Dhaliwal and Mayor Ken Christian voted against the application. Councillors Tina Lange and Donovan Cavers were in favour. Pat Wallace was absent, while Arjun Singh recused himself because family lives in one of the buildings. While Lange said parking is a common problem in the city — one that could be remedied at Landmark if “everyone gets along and shares” — Walsh said the Yeomans’ business would be sacrificed due to city error. “I know for sure, being in business, I would never want to be in that situation,” Walsh said. Christian said he didn’t want to use the public-hearing process as a mechanism to enhance negotiation of a covenant missed by the city. “I don’t think it’s fair, so I will
not be supporting it,” he said. The Yeomans celebrated outside council chambers. “We thought we were just going to end up losing our business and I’m just so grateful that our mayor and city council heard the cry of all the people and all the concerns and it has been opposed,” Jonni Yeomans said. “We just feel really blessed and honoured to be part of Kamloops in the new development.” Culos, meanwhile, told KTW he was disappointed by council’s decision. He said rezoning the units from commercial to residential would have resulted in less traffic. He said council made its mind up as he battled “daggers” from the public that hinged on “misconceptions, mistruths and misunderstandings.” He said the decision will cost him “thousands” in time and architectural work. The units will now be marketed as home-based businesses. It won’t impact future city dealings, Culos said. He said he expects parking and access to improve on the Landmark properties once construction of the final phase is completed in about 60 days.
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The end of the annual Y Strong Kids Challenge was marked on the weekend with the Strong Kids Games at the John Tod Y on the North Shore. The multi-event competition saw members of the various corporate teams sweat it out in various challenges, including a 10-kiilometre race (above), planking and interval training. The event this year aimed to raise $100,000, which would be enough money to enrol 1,000 kids in various healthy programs the Kamloops YMCA/ YWCA offers. Each corporate team entered with a pledge to attempt to raise $5,000 each, with the squads fundraising by promising to engage in regular team fitness activities. At right is the Koedooder family, the Y Strong Kids Challenge poster family for 2018: dad Jorritt, daughters Natalie and Sophia and mom Emily. Those wishing to help the Y help the kids can still donate to the cause online at KamloopsY.org.
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Six years for killing friend in 2016 attack TIM PETRUK
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A Kamloops man who fatally stabbed his friend following an argument over sunglasses has been handed a six-year prison sentence. Eric Charlie was sentenced in B.C. Supreme Court in Kamloops. The 34-year-old had been charged with second-degree murder in connection to the stabbing death of John Southwell, but pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter. Southwell, 30, was killed on Jan. 22,
2016, following a brief altercation outside a Tranquille Road sushi restaurant. Southwell, his girlfriend and Charlie had been drinking at the Duchess bar, court heard. The trio left the establishment and Charlie began arguing with Southwell’s girlfriend after she twisted and stomped on his sunglasses. Southwell intervened and Charlie pulled a knife from his pocket. He swung it once and struck Southwell in the stomach. Southwell was rushed to hospital and died hours later.
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Charlie was arrested four days later and has been in custody since. In court, Charlie turned to members of Southwell’s family and apologized. “I just want to apologize to the family,” he said. “I’m really sorry for what I did, causing
you all this grief. “There’s nothing I can do or say to take back what I did. I just hope you can find it in your hearts to forgive me.” Southwell’s relatives muttered through Charlie’s apology. One of them could be heard saying, ‘“No” in response to his plea for forgiveness. Justice Dev Dley referenced Charlie’s apology while handing down his sentence. “His remorse was heartfelt and it was genuine, but it does not detract from the senseless violence and the aftermath of what was an unprovoked assault
on a person not engaged in a consensual fight,” Dley said. Charlie has a criminal record including 83 convictions dating back to 1998. He had been released from prison two weeks before the killing. Court heard Charlie has spent most of his adult life behind bars. Dley referred to him as “institutionalized.” After being given credit for time served, Charlie will have just over three years left to spend in a federal penitentiary. He was also ordered to surrender a sample of his DNA to a national criminal database.
City extends dispatch deal Kamloops council has renewed an agreement with the ThompsonNicola Regional District to provide fire dispatch services for the region. The city has provided the services since 2001. “This agreement will continue to build on our strong partnership with the TNRD to provide great service to the region and to keep these jobs local,” said Dan Sutherland, Kamloops Fire Rescue’s assistant chief of support services. The five-year agreement went into effect on Jan. 1 and is expected to be worth $1.35 million to Kamloops.
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Canada excused from U.S. aluminum, steel tariffs for undetermined period ALEXANDER PANETTA
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WASHINGTON — Canada can breathe easier, for now: It’s getting relief from U.S. tariffs for an undetermined period, as one of only two countries receiving a provisional exemption from the steel and aluminum penalties set to clobber the rest of the world. U.S. President Donald Trump signed proclamations Thursday slapping tariffs of 25 per cent on steel and 10 per
cent on aluminum, and they snap into effect for the rest of the world in 15 days. After months of frantic lobbying, diplomatic armtwisting, and heated debates within his own administration, Trump made good on his tariff threat at the White House, surrounded by steelworkers. He held off on threatening America’s neighbours. Trump danced around the question of whether the threat of tariffs will be used to bully Canada and Mexico at the
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Sask. farmer’s family relieved Crown won’t appeal acquittal Gerald Stanley shot Colten Boushie to death but was found not guilty CANADIAN PRESS
REGINA — The lawyer for a Saskatchewan farmer acquitted in the shooting death of a young Indigenous man says his client is relieved the Crown won’t be appealing the case, but it is not a happy day for anyone. Last month, a jury found Gerald Stanley not guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Colten Boushie, 22, who was from the Red Pheasant First Nation. The Saskatchewan Crown said Wednesday there is no legal basis to appeal the verdict. “On behalf of the Stanley family, and my team, I offer our unreserved condolences to the Boushie/ Baptiste family,’’ lawyer Scott Spencer said in a statement Thursday. “The Stanley family is relieved that the criminal process is now complete, but this is not a happy day. A young man died, that is a terrible tragedy. There is no going back; there is no making it right.’’ Spencer said they hope, with time, Boushie’s family “can begin to heal.’’ The trial heard Boushie was one of five young people who drove onto Stanley’s farm near Biggar in 2016. They testified they were looking for help with a flat tire. Stanley told the trial he thought they were trying to steal an all-terrain vehicle.
Porn actress sues Trump to end silence THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
LOS ANGELES — An adult film actress who World News has said she had sex with Donald Trump filed a lawsuit seeking to invalidate a nondisclosure agreement and “set the record straight,’’ according to her lawyer. Stormy Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Tuesday. She has alleged the agreement she signed days before the 2016 presidential election, which prevented her from discussing the alleged sexual encounters, is “null and void and of no consequence’’ because Trump didn’t personally sign it. Her lawyer, Michael Avenatti, said on news shows this week that she wants “to set the record straight.’’ He said on NBC there was “no question’’ Trump knew about the agreement, though he did not offer any proof.
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U.K.: Nerve agent attack was ‘reckless’ LONDON — Whoever attacked a former Russian spy with a rare nerve agent is guilty of a “brazen and reckless act,’’ and Britain will respond without hesitation when it becomes clear who is responsible, the country’s security minister said Thursday. U.K. Home Secretary Amber Rudd said enormous resources were being used to determine poisoned Sergei Skripal, 66, and his daughter, Yulia, 33. The pair were found unconscious on a bench in the English city of Salisbury on Sunday, triggering a police investigation led by counterterrorism detectives. Skripal and his daughter are in critical but stable condition at a hospital in Salisbury. A police officer who came to their aid is in a serious condition, though he is conscious and talking, Rudd said. He was identified Thursday as Sgt. Nick Bailey.
S. Korea briefing U.S. on Kim meeting WASHINGTON — South Korean officials were briefing the White House Thursday on the outcome of their pathfinding meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Seoul has already publicized that North Korea offered talks with the United States on denuclearization and normalizing ties, a potential diplomatic opening after a year of escalating tensions over the North’s nuclear and missile tests. The rival Koreas also agreed to hold a leadership summit in late April. Top Trump administration officials were getting a chance to hear firsthand from South Korean national security director, Chung Euiyong, who led the delegation that went to Pyongyang.
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Notley threatens to broaden oil dispute with B.C. DEAN BENNETT
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EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Rachel Notley is threatening to turn off the oil taps in a fight with British Columbia over the would-be expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline. Notley won’t say if she would cut off B.C. or the rest of Canada — or both — but says her government is ready to pass legislation to make it happen. “Our key focus is getting
people’s attention on the matter,’’ Notley told a news conference Thursday prior to the speech from the throne to open the next session of the legislature. “We’re not interested in creating any kind of crisis in any way, shape or form. We’re going to be measured. We’re going to be careful.’’ The $7.4-billion pipeline expansion would triple the amount of Alberta crude going from Edmonton to ports and refineries in B.C.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government approved the Kinder Morgan project in 2016, but the pipeline has since faced permit fights and challenges from the B.C. government. Alberta has already imposed and pulled back on a ban of wine from B.C., but Notley said the government will not stand for further delays and harassment. She said the project is vital to Alberta and to the rest of Canada, and the country is forgoing thousands of jobs and millions of dol-
lars in lost revenue due to pipeline bottlenecks. “There are many tools that we also have between our previous wine ban and this tool,’’ said Notley. “All we are doing is making sure that our tools are at the ready, because it is important for Albertans to understand that we are going to stand up to protect the interests of Albertans on this matter.’’ The announcement echoes action taken in 1980 by former
Alberta premier Peter Lougheed in a showdown with the federal government. Lougheed announced phased cuts to oil flows amounting to 15 per cent over nine months as well as the cancellation of two large oilsands developments after Pierre Trudeau’s Liberals brought in the national energy program with its price controls, new taxes and revenue sharing. The two sides brokered a compromise after Lougheed turned off the taps.
Central bank warns of fallout from trade fights, signals patience on rates CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA — Even with reassuring trade news out of the United States, a senior Bank of Canada official warned Thursday of serious consequences related to steel and aluminum tariffs as he sent signals the bank’s in no rush to raise interest rates. Deputy governor Timothy Lane said in a speech the central bank is closely watching the uncertainty surrounding global trade tensions, competitiveness issues and the future of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Lane’s address to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade came shortly after Canada learned it was getting relief from U.S. penalties on steel and aluminum for an undetermined period. Canada is one of only two countries getting a provisional
exemption from heavy tariffs that are aimed at the rest of the world. The prospect of tariffs, and the possibility they could cause a global trade war, have added to an already murky context for Canada that includes worries over NAFTA’s renegotiation and fears over competitiveness, following corporate tax cuts in the U.S. “Recent developments with respect to steel and aluminum, despite the encouraging news ... alongside heightened protectionist rhetoric, can potentially carry quite serious economic consequences,’’ he said. Lane’s remarks came a day after the central bank maintained its interest rate at 1.25 per cent as it cited trade policy developments as important, growing sources of uncertainty for the global and Canadian economies.
Ontario passes comprehensive law overhauling policing rules CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO — The Ontario government has passed a bill overhauling policing regulations in the province, saying it will strengthen oversight of law enforcement and redefine officers’ duties. Bill 175, dubbed the Safer Ontario Act, passed in the legislature Thursday and offers the first updates to the Police Services Act in more than 25 years. One of the most significant changes involves expanding the mandates of the province’s three police oversight agencies, increasing the scope of what they can investigate and adding extra accountability measures. The Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services said
it revised the bill to reflect concerns voiced by police associations when the legislation was tabled last year. Some of those police associations said they still have qualms about the bill, arguing it opens the door for privatization down the road by strictly defining officer duties and referring others for outsourcing. Attorney General Yasir Naqvi said the long-sought updates to the province’s policing laws — which go into effect in a few months — will give forces the tools they need to do their work in the modern era. “This bill is very much about strengthening the trust and respect between the police and the communities they serve,’’ Naqvi said. “The legislation we have passed today ... really sets the framework for modern policing in 21st-century Ontario.’’
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Experiencing the flavour of the Florida Keys Free-spirited Key West offers a tropical climate and seemingly continuous happy hour
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Overseas Highway between Key West and the mainland in four hours, but to fully experience the flavour of the Keys’ five regions, plan on three to four days. The highway is an engineering marvel — you’ll cross 42 bridges and causeways on route, some stretching over seemingly impossible expanses of water. The scenery is delightful, from tidal flats and aqua-blue waters dotted with tropical islands to the classic Americana roadside — unique attractions and funky restaurants. Keys’ cuisine specializes in fresh seafood with Caribbean flavours and it’s generally agreed a slice of key lime pie is a heavenly end to any meal. At Lone Pine Key, I enjoy a kayaking eco-adventure with Bill Keogh and his dog Scupper across the straight and into the twisted roots of the mangrove swamp, we’re on the lookout for dolphins, sharks, rays or crook-jawed crocodiles. I find osprey on channel buoys, crabs scurrying over stone outcrops and miniature Key deer grazing along the shoreline. The Marathon Turtle Hospital is a fascinating facility
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I drank the RunClub Kool-Aid many years ago. I truly believe in the message that “movement is change” and I have long admired what RunClub founder Jo Berry has built around this mantra for our community. I’ve done Boogie/RunClub clinics several times and I might be considered an intermittent RunClubber. As much as I am drawn to the idea of permanently embracing a more active lifestyle, I have yet to make it stick. I keep letting other aspects of life get in my way, so I guess it’s a question of priorities, making room for movement and getting out of my comfort zone more regularly. While I was quite active as a kid — I swam competitively and paddled war canoe and kayak — I’ve always struggled with my weight and am somewhat introverted. It has been a lot easier to remain behind my computer screen working than focusing on my fitness. As I age, however, I’m realizing I need and want to be able to keep moving. It’s kind of important! I will be attending RunClub+, as I’ve got what one might call a “bigger body” and the option to walk rather than run is encouraged. Attending the weekly sessions is the easy part. The camaraderie and acceptance are second to none. The struggle arises when I’m left to my own devices. I’m hoping to make the habit stick this time and do my homework.
I would say I am an athlete, but definitely not a runner. I wish I could be a real runner and make it a part of my lifestyle. I notice people running when I drive around the neighbourhood and I always envy them because they look so happy and content. When I played sports, I was involved in mostly explosive movements, such as running in the fast break for a layup or scrambling out of the pocket as a quarterback. I envy people that run regularly. I want to be considered an avid runner because it’s a good time for personal space and thoughts to yourself as we live in such a fast-paced environment. I hope to be one of those people for whom running becomes a part of their daily routine. Especially as I age, I need to keep my body physically fit to be able to have a long, productive career. I do not know why I have never participated in Boogie The Bridge as it seems to be an amazing and fun community event. With Kamloops being such a well-integrated community, I am looking forward to this adventure and sharing my experience with some great people. I can’t wait to challenge myself and also have tonnes of fun with community members. I am ready to just enjoy myself and focus on the positive aspects of life.
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TIM SHOULTS Operations Manager, Aberdeen Publications 5K Sweet
After an absence of several years, I’m back at the Boogie training clinic. I’m afraid to say the years have not been kind to me; more to the point, I haven’t been kind to my body. Between work and studying for my MBA, I’ve been doing a lot more sitting than I should and, no matter what plans I make, exercise always seems to end up taking a back seat to something else. And, as my kids get older and start sleeping more, it gets harder and harder to leave the bed on those weekend mornings. That’s what makes RunClub so great — knowing you have to show up to something. I’m a deadline-driven, appointmentdriven person, which makes those Sunday morning sessions (my preferred time) perfect for me. As the indomitable Jo Berry always says, “The hardest part of RunClub is getting to RunClub!” (Yes, she almost always speaks in multiple exclamation points.) Once you’re there, it’s the best part of your week as the energy, enthusiasm and judgement-free camaraderie is something that can’t be matched or beat. My personal favourite are the “pick-ups,” where the runners who have outpaced the slower ones come around to rejoin them (OK, us), making everyone feel truly part of the group, whatever their pace. Better still, you feel great for the rest of the day. I’m looking forward to my Sunday mornings and to sharing them with you here. See you at RunClub.
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1) Walk easy for 20 minutes, then power walk for for 30. Total 50 minutes
1) Walk 5 minutes, run 1 minute. Repeat 6 times. Total 36 minutes
1) Walk 2 minutes, run for 5 1) Walk 2 minutes, run minutes. Repeat six times and add 8 minutes. Repeat 6 times. 10-minute walk. Total 52 minutes Total 60 minutes
2) Walk easy for 15 minutes, then power walk for for 20. Total 35 minutes
2) Walk 5minutes, run for 1 minute. Repeat 5 times. Total 30 minutes
2) Walk 2 minutes, run 5 minutes. Repeat five times and add 10-minute walk. Total 45 minutes
2) Walk 2 minutes, run 8 minutes. Repeat 5 times. Total 50 minutes
3) Walk easy for 20 minutes, then power walk for for 30. Total 50 minutes
3) Walk 5 minutes, run 1 minute. Repeat 6 times. Total 36 minutes
3) Walk 2 minutes, run 5 minutes. Repeat six times. Total 42 minutes
3) Walk 2 minutes, run 8 minutes. Repeat 6 times. Total 60 minutes
COOL DOWN
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Ten minutes walking cool down and stretching
Ten minutes walking cool down and stretching
Ten minutes walking cool down and stretching
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Proper, supportive shoes are important for your health. Visit a specialty running store for the proper shoe for your foot type and power walking.
You did it! You started. The hardest part is having the courage to start and you did. Congratulations!
Spring training has begun. Gentle reminder it is the time on your feet that counts. Ease into your training.
You have ran many 10K’s and You have been running all winter are preparing for a strong 10K at and can run 16 kilometres easily. Boogie the Bridge. Boogie is only eight weeks away and we will be increasing the kilometres steadily.
PLAYWORK
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Ten minutes walking cool down and stretching
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ow fitting that I am writing my first column of the season while sitting in Caffe Motivo, our local coffee shop. Community coffee time transfers over nicely to community
health. I look forward to my spring column, in which I imagine we are getting together for coffee (or tea) and sharing what is going on in our lives. I love Kamloops and when I am writing I always imagine this is a chance to get to know each other better and support one another in our life endeavors. Since it’s no fun to have coffee alone, please feel free to Questions? email me any time Go online to runclub.ca with your thoughts or send an email to joberry@telus.net. on Boogie, movement and your journey. The CFJC-TV Boogie training program kicks off this weekend and I am always excited to see whose lives will change this year through movement. This is the 20th year for the Boogie training program and I would love to have the exact number of lives changed, but all I can say is it’s a big number. In a nutshell, Boogie training is about transformation and building a life-long passion for living a big, juicy, healthy life. I cannot express how proud I am of all the people who have been on this journey. They truly are 100 per cent of the reason we do Boogie training and tackle Boogie The Bridge every year. There are countless stories of people who, since joining the RunClub community, are happier, not only in running, but in all areas of their lives. So, come on out, Kamloops, and join the Boogie movement. You can still join Boogie training (the first two sessions are this Sunday morning and Tuesday evening). Send an email. We would love to see you! Join the Boogie movement. Contact Jo Berry by email at joberry@telus.net. For more information, go online to RunClub.ca and boogiethebridge.com.
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Crossovers and no-look passes don’t often feature in the Westsyde Whundas’ arsenal. The second-ranked team in the province prefers suffocating defence and smart transitional basketball. “We’ve got revenge on our mind on a team or two,” said head coach Ryan Porter, whose team was 31-0 heading into the B.C. Boys High School AA Basketball Championship. “I’m shocked we’re 31-0. You’ve got to have a little luck, battle through injuries and finish. A lot of it is our boys persevering.” Westsyde remained unbeaten on Wednesday with a 55-37 victory over No. 15 Southridge of South Surrey in Round 1 of the provincials. No. 10 Clarence Fulton of Vernon locked horns with the Whundas in Round 2 after KTW’s press deadline on Thursday. Go online to kamloopsthisweek.com for the result. King George of West Vancouver ended the Whundas’ chase for gold at provincials last year. Westsyde placed seventh. Westsyde and No. 3 King George, should they get past the first two rounds, are destined for a semifinal clash on Friday. “We have great battles every time we play,” Porter said. “They’re hard-nosed, they play physical and great on defence. We’re the same calibre team.” Brentwood College is ranked No. 1. Carsen Day, Spencer Ledoux, Nathan Strank, Tanner Koroluk
GARY AHUJA/BLAXK PRESS Reid Jansen and the South Kamloops Titans are aiming for B.C. gold.
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Spencer Ledoux gets a shot off at the Fulton Cup in December. The Westsyde Whundas’ forward is among the top players his age in the province.
and Jake Tabor make up the Whundas’ starting five. Ledoux is among Westsyde’s leaders, a power forward who plays for Team B.C. “We’ve worked this hard for
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five years,” Ledoux said at practice on Monday. “To finally be here and to have a real good shot at it, that excites me. “These are my best friends. It’s an incredible bond.”
Nick Sarai dowloaded an app on March 12, 2017, a day after his South Kamloops Titans were beaten in the B.C. High School Boys AAA Basketball Championship final at Langley Events Centre. “It’s a countdown from that day that we lost to the final this year,” said Sarai, whose Titans fell 69-63 to the Rick Hansen Hurricanes in the title tilt last year. “Just like that, we’re at the moment now.” South Kamloops is ranked No. 2 for the second consecutive season and nothing but gold will satisfy this year. The Titans shot poorly in Round 1, but managed to oust No. 15 Cahiri of Campbell River 58-51 on Wednesday. No. 7 Duchess Park and the Titans played in Round 2 on Thursday after KTW’s press deadline. Go online to kamloopsthisweek.com for the result. The Titans will be without their bench general this week, with head coach Tim Unaegbu serving a 10-game suspension from the Okanagan Valley School Athletic Association for incurring too many technical fouls. South Kamloops was ranked No. 1 in the province earlier this season, but losses to Rick Hansen and Byrne Creek bumped them down to No. 2. Byrne Creek commandeered the tournament’s No. 1 seeding. “It doesn’t matter to us,” South Kamloops guard Reid Jansen said of losing the No. 1 seed. “Our goal is to win and destroy teams.” Jansen, Nick Sarai, Evan Jumaga, Ripley Martin and Sam Jean make up the Titans’ starting five, a team that is more finesse than braun, a contrast from the 2016-2017 South Kamloops squad, which was more bruising than skilled. Sixth man Graham Koppes often plays in relief of 6-foot-10 Martin. “We wouldn’t be here without him [Koppes],” Unaegbu said. “He’s a smaller post player, but he’s an X-factor.” The 2017-2018 Titans can become the first South Kamloops boys’ team to win a senior basketball championship and they can do it in the same year the school’s senior girls came out golden at AA provincials. South Kam’s girls beat the G.W. Graham Grizzlies of Chilliwack in overtime in the B.C. final last Saturday at the LEC. “We want to have some fun,” Jansen said. “We want to make a run and win it for the city.”
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Head coach Dean Magierowski said his Sa-Hali Sabres are looking for respect at the B.C. High School AA Boys Basketball Championship in Langley this week.
“There are a lot of people forgetting about us, with South Kam and Westsyde in town,” said Magierowski, whose Sabres are ranked 14th at the tournament. “We’re battle-tested. We played Westsyde five times.” Westsyde is the No. 2 ranked team in the AA
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bracket and South Kam is ranked No. 2 in the AAA bracket. Sa-Hali held a lead on Westsyde in one of the teams’ meetings this season, but the Whundas scored with 23 seconds remaining to maintain their perfect record. Westsyde entered provincials at 31-0. Advancing to provincials is an accom-
plishment on its own for the Sabres, who finished third in the Okanagan and were forced into a onegame playoff against Vancouver Island’s third-place team, St. Michaels of Victoria. Sa-Hali won in overtime to advance to the B.C. championship. “It’s our first time here in five years as a program,” Magierowski
said. “Guys are still getting used to what happens at a provincial tournament.” No. 3 King George of West Vancouver topped Sa-Hali 93-43 on Wednesday. The Sabres were in Round 2 action against No. 11 Langley Christian on Thursday in a game that ended after KTW’s press deadline.
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The Thompson Blazers are going to the playoffs for the first time in more than a decade. That is a big deal for a B.C. Major Midget League franchise that had become a punch line for its ineptitude. “We got here with a lot of commitment from a lot of people,” said George Cochrane, who took over as the club’s general manager prior to the 2016-2017 season. “The players do the work on the ice, the staff is obviously a big part of it and the parents and the families that trusted to put their sons in our program and had some belief in the direction they could see us heading.” Heading into the 2016-2017 season, the major-midget Blazers had won 72 of their last 400 games and had not reached the post-season since 2005-2006. The abysmal record, regular management and coaching staff turnover and catchment-area issues were among the reasons there was talk of the franchise folding following the 2015-2016 campaign. A six-win campaign last season did not inspire much belief that anything was changing, but it seems the groundwork was laid for an escape from the cellar. Former NHLer Geoff Smith and George’s son, Tanner Cochrane, were appointed cohead coaches before the 20162017 season. Smith’s work commitments kept him from returning this season, so Tanner jumped into the head coaching role. “Geoff helped put the building blocks in place,” George said. “I think Tanner learned a lot from him.” Carter Cochrane and Mitchell Barker signed on as full-time assistant coaches this season and former NHLer Murray Baron helps out part-time, as does former Kamloops Blazer Mitch Friesen and accomplished WHL and U Sports
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netminder Lucas Gore. The Blazers this season have been led from the back by goaltender Ethan Langenegger, a 17-year-old Kamloops product. “In our opinion, he’s the best goaltender in the league,” George said. “He gives us a chance to win every night.” Langenegger posted a shutout in a 1-0 victory over the Kelowna-based Okanagan Rockets at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre on March 4, a victory that ended the dubious playoff drought. With two games remaining on their schedule, the Blazers (16-20-1-1) are seventh in league standings, two points ahead of the Vancouver North East Chiefs and four points clear of the Kootenay Ice. The top eight teams qualify for the postseason. Thompson has two games against Vancouver NE at Sandman Centre this weekend. Puck-drop is slated for 6:30 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. on Sunday. The Chiefs will be fighting for their playoff lives, as they can still be caught by Kootenay. Thompson will finish either seventh or eighth, setting up a first-round playoff series against either first-place Valley West (305-2-1) or second-place Cariboo (29-6-3-0).
The Thompson Blazers are General Meeting will be held at going to the playoffs for the first 700 Cambridge Crescent, time in more than a decade. Kamloops, BC V2B 5B6 That is a big deal for a B.C. Sunday April 8, 2018, at 2pm Major Midget League franchise Financial Report, Correction of 2013 AGM Minutes, that had become a punch line Future Financial Spending and General Discussion for its ineptitude. Nominations for Directors for this election shall be submitted to Kulwinder Singh “We got here with a lot of commitment from a lot of peo- Kular (President) March 10 between 9:00am-11:00am, March 11 between 10:00am ple,” said George Cochrane, who to 12:00pm, March 17 between 9:00am-11:00am, March 18 between 10:00amtook over as the club’s general 12:00pm, March 24 between 9:00 am-11:00am at the main office of the Sikh Cultural Society,700 Cambridge Crescent, Kamloops, BC. manager prior to the 2016-2017 The election will be held on April 07, 2018 at 700 Cambridge Crescent, Kamloops season. “The players do the work BC between 10:00am-8:00pm with the sole or single purpose of the election being on the ice, the staff is obviously ato elect eleven members to the Board of Directors of the Sikh Cultural Society for the big part of it and the parents and 2018-2020 term the families that trusted to put Voting is by secret ballot by members only their sons in our program and had some belief in the direction President Kulwinder Singh Kular netminder Lucas Gore. 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Pumice Dryer 20defencestandings, two points ahead 1200 Three 15-year-old Three 15-year-old Former NHLer defenceGeoff Smith of the Vancouver North East men —George’s Luke Bateman, Brendan men — Luke Bateman, Brendan and son, Tanner Chiefs and four points clear 400 Kirschner and Aidan Kirschner andwere Aidan Sutter — coCochrane, appointed Gypsum Granulator 20Sutter — of theSystem Kootenay Ice. The top have helped buoybefore a backthe end2016led have helped buoy a back end led head coaches eight teams qualify for the postby2017 Brendan Gairdner, Timber by Brendan Gairdner, Timber season. season. LewisSmith’s and Cole Nisse. Lewis and Cole Nisse. work commitments The type ofhas treatment applied is a dust collector baghouse. Thompson two games The Blazers arereturning 9-2-2 in their The Blazers are 9-2-2 in their kept him from this Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed dischargeinto against Vancouver NE at last 13 games and rounding into last 13 games and rounding season, so Tanner jumped into of waste and wishes to provide relevant information may, within 30 Sandman Centre this weekend. form of the post-season. form ahead of the post-season. theahead head coaching role. days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send Puck-drop is slated for 6:30 Reaching Round 2 seems unlikeReaching Round 2 seems unlike“Geoff helped put the buildcomments the 11 applicant, a copy to the Regional p.m. on Saturdaytoand a.m. onwith ly, ly,ing butblocks this season can already besaid. written but this season canDistrict, already be in place,” George Environmental Protection at 300- 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, Sunday. considered a success. considered a success. 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Thompson will finish either “We’re not a team this where the “We’re not a team where the assistant coaches season Contact person: seventh or eighth, setting up a other comes in and says, other team comes in and says, andteam former NHLer Murray Stephanie Voysey first-round playoff series against ‘Well, here’s an automatic four-as ‘Well, here’s an automatic fourBaron helps out part-time, 2300 Rogers Avenue, Coquitlam BC, V3K5X6 either first-place Valley West (30point weekend.’ point weekend.’ does former Kamloops Blazer Email address: Stephanie.voysey@lafargeholcim.com 5-2-1) or second-place Cariboo “Now Friesen we wantand to continue “Now we want to continue to Mitch accom-to Phone: (604) 777-8049 (29-6-3-0). grow.” grow.” plished WHL and U Sports
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Soccer Quest will debut a co-ed outdoor league this spring. Eight teams — four each in the recreational and open divisions — will compete in the 16-and-over league, which is sponsored by Iron Road Brewery. Matches will be played on Friday nights, with the season running from May 4 to July 27. Games will not be played on long weekends. For more information or to register, go online to soccerquest.ca.
The Kamloops Sports Council has released names of those nominated for its annual athletic awards. Megan Dalke, Megan Hanks and Olivia Morgan-Cherchas are nominated in the female athlete of the year category, sponsored by LN Group. Nominated in the male athlete of the year category, sponsored by the Kamloops Minor Baseball Association, are Gavin Dodd, Colin Gilbert and Ryley McRae. Brad Dalke, Tim Unaegbu and John Antulov are nominated in the coach of the year category, sponsored by Tim Hortons Kamloops. Nominated in the team of the year category, sponsored by the Kamloops Blazers Sports Society, are the South Kamloops Titans boys basketball team, the bantam Kamloops Junior Blazers hockey team and the TRU
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Kamloops will be represented at the under-18 provincial curling championships, which will run from March 12 to March 18 in Salmon Arm. Skip Mitchell Kopytko, third Colorado Marr, second Ryan Watson and lead Kieren O’Neil will curl at the event. Brenda Nordin is the team’s coach.
The Women’s Indoor Soccer League finals were held at the Kamloops Soccer Dome on Sunday. In the competitive division,
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Earning medals
Several Valleyview Skating Club members found the podium at the Super Series Final in Kelowna on the weekend. In Star 3 action, Ava Barrett and Hannah Steed snared silver, and Megan Shakespeare earned bronze. Ashlyn Wassing won silver in the Star 4 under-10 group. In the adult gold freeskate, Janet Dabner won silver.
men’s soccer team. Karl de Bruijn, Graham Cope and Jack Isenor are nominated in the sport person of the year category, sponsored by Daley and Company. Nominated in the international excellence category, sponsored by PacificSport Interior BC, are Andrew Bryant, Kendra Woodland and Josie Spence. Kyle Pauwels, Mitch Popadynetz and Ryan Glanville are nominated in the university award category, sponsored by TRU athletics. The 28th annual awards will be handed out in conjunction with the Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame banquet on Saturday, April 28, at the Coast Hotel and Conference Centre. Canadian Paralympian Emily Young will be the guest speaker. Tickets will cost $50 and will be available at the Kamloops Box Office at Sandman Centre.
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BLAZERS ADVANCE Amanda Martin led the way with four goals and an assist on the weekend for the female midget A Kamloops Junior Blazers, who earned a 2-1 series victory over Kelowna to advance to provincials. Kamloops hosted and won Games 1 and 3, winning 3-2 on Friday and 3-1 on Sunday. Kelowna downed Kamloops 5-3 in Penticton on Saturday. Also scoring for the Blazers on the weekend were Jaymie Mackenzie (2G), Nicole Thomas (1G, 3A), Emma Knight (1G), Natalie Knight (1G), Zoe Birkett (1A), Alyssa Keller (1A), Camryn Filimek (1A), Makyla Cooke (1A) and Ellie Gartrell (1A). Kimmy Davidson handles goaltending duties for Kamloops. The provincials will be held from March 20 to March 25 in Williams Lake.
Okanagan champs
The peewee tier 1 Kamloops Junior Blazers are Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association champions. Kamloops swept Kelowna 2-0 in a playoff series last weekend to clinch a berth at the provincial championships, which will be held from March 19 to March 22 in Prince George. Recording points in 3-0 and 8-2 victories on the weekend were Nolan Viesner (3G, 1A), Owen Aura (2G, 2A), Jordan Keller (2G, 1A), Evan Smith (1G,
1A), Brady Milburn (1G), Lian Gayfer (1G), Sawyer Mynio (1G) and Jaxsin Vaughan (1A). Jesse Sanche posted a victory and a shutout between the pipes on the weekend. Evan Leggett also backstopped the Blazers to victory.
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Bradly Boudreau (1G, 3A), Michael Baudin (1G, 1A), Lochlan Scholefield (1G), Tyler Dhaliwal (1A), Kaden Linquist (1A), Dillon Paul (1A) and Jake Bean (1A) had points for the Maniacs. Zachary Kramer was between the pipes. The Maniacs continue their playoff run this weekend.
The midget tier 2 Thompson Blazers won the Okanagan Zone and will compete for a provincial championship in Quesnel later this month. Thompson (29-143) won three games on the weekend — 5-3 over South Zone, 5-2 over Central Zone and 7-3 over South Zone in the zone final. Jayden Russell had four goals in the title tilt. Tyson Lampreau, Mason Balon and Liam Kelly also scored for the Blazers. Russell had nine playoff goals and led the league in scoring. Lampreau had six assists, Adam Sahaydak had one goal and five points, and Balon had three goals on the weekend.
The Houle Electric Herricanes tied 2-2 with the IceBreakers in atom female play on Sunday at Memorial Arena. Sarah Leggett had two unassisted goals for Houle in support of goaltender Raina Chala. Kate Benastick and Anya Borowski had goals for the IceBreakers, who went with Isabelle Tiel in net. The teams will square off again this weekend when Kamloops hosts the Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association female recreation playoffs. Penticton and Kelowna squads will also be vying for the title.
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Kelowna on top
The Kamloops Maniacs won a silver medal at a bantam recreation tournament in Salmon Arm on the weekend, their only loss a 3-2 defeat to the host team. Maxwell Hinkson (7G, 2A), Levi Toye (5G, 1A), Isaac Bean (4G, 1A), Tyler Rahn (3G, 3A), Max Card (1G, 3A), Jordan English (1G, 2A), Ben Miller (1G, 1A),
Nothing decided
In their last league game of the season, the Kamloops Junior Blazers Team 1 fell 4-1 to the Kelowna Junior Rockets in atom development play in the Little Apple on Saturday. Jack Smith scored for Kamloops, with Luca D’Amore providing an assist. Alex Gould backstopped the Blazers.
On March 4th, 2018 a female entered the Great Canadian Superstore on Columbia Street. Once inside the store, she wandered around for a while, concealing items then vacated the store without paying. The female is described as being: Caucasian, around 20 years old, 5’ 6”, medium build, red shoulderlength hair. She was wearing a grey hoodie and black Pink Floyd pants.
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USE OF STOLEN CARDS On March 3rd, 2018 a male used stolen debit and credit cards at a store and a restaurant on the North Shore. He is described as: Caucasian, about 25 years old, wearing green jogging pants, a khaki jacket and a grey baseball cap.
THEFT OF LIQUOR FROM SUMMIT DRIVE LIQUOR On November 9th, 2017 a male and female entered a liquor store on Summit Drive. The pair pretended to be looking around for items. While wandering around the store, they managed to conceal three bottles of liquor and then left the store. The male is described as : First Nations, 5’ 7”, thin build, wearing a black hat and jacket and bright yellow shoes. The female is Caucasian, 5’ 6”, medium build, brown hair, glasses, black sweat jacket, grey sweat pants and carrying a backpack.
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Blazers, Rockets set to duel Raptors rolling The Kamloops Blazers will play a home-and-home series against Kelowna this weekend, with the Blazers playing host to the Rockets on Friday at Sandman Centre. Game time is 7 p.m. The rematch will get underway at 7 p.m. on Saturday in the Little Apple. With five games remaining on their schedule, the Blazers (29-33-14) are nine points behind the Seattle Thunderbirds, who hold the second and final wild card playoff berth in the Western Conference. Seattle has a game in hand on Kamloops. The Blazers added 2001-born goaltender Rayce Ramsay to their roster for practice this week. Ramsay was listed by the Blazers in November 2016 and signed with the major junior hockey club in September 2017. The Saskatoon product played this season with the Saskatoon Contacts of the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League. In 31 games, he was 15-14 with a 2.83 goals against average and .910 save percentage. Ramsay, 5-foot-11 and 170 pounds, will practise with the Blazers this week and likely return home on the weekend.
Vibe to host Moose
The Kamloops Vibe earned a pair of victories over the visiting South Fraser TNT on the weekend, winning 2-0 no Saturday and 3-1 on Sunday. Finding the scoresheet for the Vibe were Emily Edmundson (2G), Dani Ayerst (1G, 1A), Melissa Brunn (1G), Alyssa Reid (1G), Kathleen McDonald (2A), Kiana Karolyi (1A), Jenna Ormondy (1A) and Rochelle Smith (1A). Ashley Fisher backstopped the Vibe. Kamloops (13-6-5) is second in league standings and seven points back of firstplace Fraser Valley (17-2-4). The Vibe will wrap the regular season with two games against the Meadow Ridge Moose this weekend. Game times are 8 p.m. at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre on Saturday and 11 a.m. at Memorial Arena on Sunday. The Moose are one point behind the Vibe as the teams jostle for playoff positioning. Meadow Ridge (14-6-2) has two
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Overlander results
Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club played host to the B.C. midget championships last weekend and Overlander Ski Club members fared well. Katherine McCleary placed third among 2007-born girls in the 2.5 kilometre classic ski race. Axel Hansen was fourth and Max Phillpotts Ritchie was fifth in the 2006 boys classic 2.5km event. Hansen, Phillpotts Ritchie, Wade Kanigan and Joe Kitamura were fourth in the 2006 boys relay race. McCleary was third Kanigan was fourth and Romy Hansen was fifth in their respective categories in the multiple sprint heart event.
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Kamloops will be represented at the under-18 provincial curling championships, which will run from March 12 to March 18 in Salmon Arm. Skip Mitchell Kopytko, third Colorado Marr, second Ryan Watson and lead Kieren O’Neil will curl at the event. Brenda Nordin is the team’s coach.
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Three Kamloops Long Blades have qualified to compete at the Canada West Short Track Speed Skating Championships, which will be held on March 17 and March 18 in Abbotsford. Martina Antifay, along with Cameron and Rebecca Thomas, will skate with Team B.C. at the event. Antifay and Rebecca Thomas won silver medals in their respective divisions at the B.C. Short Track Championships, which were held in Abbotsford last weekend. Cameron Thomas was fifth and Leah Turner was eighth in their respective divisions. Adam Turner, Dawson Doern, Keaton Birkenhead and Caleb Van Der Merwe of the Long Blades achieved personal bests at provincials.
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TORONTO — When Masai Ujiri cryptically said the Toronto Raptors needed a “culture reset’’ after they were unceremoniously bounced from last year’s NBA playoffs by the Cleveland Cavaliers, speculation abounded as to what exactly the team president meant by that phrase. It wasn’t a coaching change. Ujiri put that notion to rest quickly by committing to head coach Dwane Casey for a seventh season. Forget about a roster shakeup. The Raptors signed point guard Kyle Lowry and power forward Serge Ibaka to multi-year deals, meaning the core, including shooting guard DeMar DeRozan and centre Jonas Valanciunas, would remain intact. Ujiri made it clear things needed to change in Toronto. However, sticking with the same personnel that put together backto-back 50-plus win seasons but couldn’t get it done against the NBA’s elite in the playoffs caused skeptics to predict a similar fate for the Raptors heading into this season. As it turns out, the Raptors are proving you don’t have to blow everything up to make a meaningful change. Ujiri’s patient approach, and faith in his coach and players to implement a new offensive system, is paying huge dividends. Heading into a battle of
conference leaders with the visiting Houston Rockets on Friday, the Raptors have emerged as a legitimate threat to make it to the NBA final. Toronto became the first team in the league to clinch a playoff spot after a nail-biting 121-119 win at Detroit on Wednesday night. Locking up homecourt advantage for the first round of the playoffs shouldn’t be far behind. That should scare Toronto’s first post-season opponent, as the Raptors were a league-best 27-5 at home heading into Thursday’s action. The Raptors’ uptempo offence has eschewed long twopointers and isolation plays in favour of ball movement and longrange bombs. Their bench is eating other teams’ second units for breakfast, they have made the Air Canada Centre a nightmare destination for opponents and Casey is emerging as a leading candidate for coach of the year. The skeptics could be proven right if the Raptors flame out in the playoffs and fail to come out of the Eastern Conference, but there is a justified buzz around this team as the post-season approaches.
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his week marks the celebration of another International Women’s Day. In honour of women the world over, the United Nations initiated the institution of this annual observance to lift up the status and the spirits of the unequal partners of the human race. In recent months, the spirit of this celebration has taken on a different and difficult meaning with such slogans as “Me Too” and “Equal pay for equal work.” Our own prime minister has gone beyond his call of duty to bring in measures that have long been overlooked. Justin Trudeau has put actions to words in order to reconstitute, albeit feebly, the gender atlas of Canadian women and those overseas. Not too long ago, one of my young friends, also in the Christian ministry, left for his heavenly abode, leaving behind his 29-yearold wife. While it is hard to imagine life without one’s life partner at such a young age, it throws curves at all of us, young and old. In order to counsel the deceased man’s wife, I picked up a Bible and looked up the story of a young widow, Ruth, who was torn apart by the choices she had to make when she lost her husband. Ruth loved her country, her parents and relatives. How could she choose between them and her mother-in-law? No doubt they all had told her what decision she had to make at this difficult stage of life. Standing on the road together, even her mother-in-law advised Ruth to turn back to her own relatives and forget those years when she had learned to love the god of Israel, the god her husband had taught her to love. Her mind instantly replayed the happy years with her now-deceased husband and his family. She had overcome many differences she had to face because she was a widow — and a foreigner. Her husband worshipped a different god. His ways were different. He held different ideals, rules, attitudes and morals. One by one, she made decisions to go his way, not hers. She decided to embrace his god as her own, not just because he was his god. She recalled the hurting and the unreality of those early years when she, her sister-in-law and the mother all suffered together. How they helped and encouraged each other in their sorrow. She loved her husband’s mother, Naomi, even more than she loved her god. And now Naomi wanted her to return to her own country. Ruth had to choose between her blood relatives and the God in whom she had come to put her trust. Unbeknownst to Ruth, her choice decided whether she would become an ancestor of Jesus Christ, the Son of God or not In times of hard decision-making, seldom do we realize what the results of our choices in life would be. If we choose to obey God, we are not left to say later: “If only I had known what the result would be.” What enables us to make hard decisions in life? First, we practise the small, day-to-day ones we know we ought to carry out. Through these experiences, our character begins to get moulded. Each hard choice makes it easi-
Mind-Body Connection at 253 Victoria St. will be hosting An Evening of Elephants, with storyteller Margo McLoughlin sharing tales about elephants from the Buddhist tradition. The event will take place on Friday, March 16, at 7 p.m. The Buddha was a master of metaphor, drawing on the world
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er to make the next one right. Ruth came through this latest period of indecision feeling wrung out, but happier. She chose to go with Naomi not just because Naomi had been a good “mother” to her and not only because she and Naomi had been through hard experiences together, but because she had learned God is trustworthy. Without Him, she could not face life. God controls our circumstances in order to mould our character as a potter moulds the clay in his hands. Ruth spoke some of the most sublime words found the Scriptures: “Where you go, I will go. Your people will be my people. Where you live, I will live. Where you die, I will die and be buried.” As she put her unknown future into the hands of God, she had no idea her name would be recorded in the Bible as the greatgrandmother of the greatest King of Israel and as an ancestor of Jesus himself — she, an outsider, a foreigner, a young helpless widow. Our circumstances may be horrific or ordinary. But the Lord knows what is needed in our life and perfectly fits our experiences to mould in us the character He wants. We have the choice to co-operate with God or to resent Him and His plans. Remember, He is the potter with all the rights to make us the kind of vessel that He can use. He is using His hands to personally create the circumstances that will perfectly fit us for His use. Co-operate with Him and don’t become bitter. Become a vessel fit for the master’s use.
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around him to offer teachings on mindfulness, generosity, compassion and kindness. The animal world, including elephants, figure frequently in the Buddha’s teachings and in the stories of his previous lives. In this evening of storytelling, McLoughlin will reflect on the elephant as a metaphor and tell several stories
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of the Buddha’s past lives as an elephant, as well as stories of famous elephants from his own life. McLoughlin will also be playing some new compositions on her hang drum. For more info, go online to http://www. margostoryteller. net/an-evening-ofelephants.html. Admission is by donation.
St. Andrew’s church welcomes new pastor Rev. Marc Lapointe’s installation as the new pastor at St. Andrew’s Lutheran will take place on Sunday, March 18. The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m.in the church at 318 Renfrew Ave. on the North Shore. Pastor Ed Skutshek, president of the Canadian Association of Lutheran Churches, will officiate. A native of Ottawa, Lapointe graduated
from the Saskatoon Lutheran Seminary in 2000 with a master of divinity degree. He served his internship at St. Phillips Lutheran in Toronto and was called to serve at a threepoint perish in Rose Valley, Sask. This was followed by calls to the Maynooth/ Raglan parish in Ontario and Redeemer Lutheran in Montreal. In 2010, Lapointe
returned to west with a call to Sexsmith/ Grande Prairie in Alberta. He served there until coming to St. Andrew’s Lutheran in Kamloops in January. Lapointe and wife Mary have three children and seven grandchildren. The March 18 service is open to the community and will be followed by coffee and a light lunch.
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58. Bears ____ (national monument in Utah)
20. Pauses for service
76. Throng
8. Waste receptacle
59. Messenger ____
21. Demi with the 2012 hit “Give Your Heart a Break”
77. The Beatles showing absolute amazement?
9. Astronauts Bean and Shepard
67. Post-op stop
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10. Mag featuring “Fun Fearless Females”
68. One releasing a dove in the Bible
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82. Ketel One rival, familiarly
11. Clair Huxtable or Peg Bundy
23. Equally pensive?
83. Selling point
12. Browns
71. Advance look, say
25. “Heaven forbid!”
84. Handholds while slow-dancing
13. Nonprescription, briefly
72. Film for which Adrien Brody won Best Actor
85. “The Walking Dead” channel
15. Katey who played Peg Bundy
87. Headey of “Game of Thrones”
16. Parts of math textbooks
79. Verdant spot
17. When duelers may meet
80. Last Chinese dynasty 81. Not be serious
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84 . “____ Just Not That Into You” (2009 rom-com)
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85. Relaxing 86. Catch in “The Old Man and the Sea”
22. Droid with a holographic projector, informally
26. Foldable beds 27. Witticism 28. Canada’s largest brewer 29. Daschle’s successor as Senate majority leader 30. Commit a peccadillo? 33. Mo. with Constitution Day
89. Salon offering, familiarly 90. Important but sometimes ignored piece
34. “____ calling”
14. Drama with many fans
37. Part of E.S.L.: Abbr.
93. First weapons used in a knife fight?
24. Truckload
38. Shoot off
99. Yoga pose
30. Barfly
39. Break down, in a way
101. Oxygen-reliant organism
31. Kind of lily
36. Irish “John”
43. 1980s-2000s Texas senator Phil
102. Oh-so-handsome
28. Island veranda
56. Hypotheticals
74. “Park it” 78. “Honestly”
41. Things that clash in Washington
95. Marshal
91. Out of control?
53. Pet portal
109. “Baby, baby, baby!”
54. Horror, e.g.
110. Lean fillet, as of lamb
55. The Police frontman filming a shampoo commercial?
111. “Walk Away ____” (1966 hit)
42. Pouty exclamation
97. Fancy soirees
44 . “No ____”
112. Enthusiastic consent
45. Rap sound
98. Old record co. conglomerate
60. Golden State, informally
113. “The 15:17 to Paris” director, 2018
46 . The 48th star
100. Strength
47. Woodland god
103. Celebrated boxing family
3. Metaphoric acknowledgment
65. All-inclusive
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96. “You follow?”
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50. The Theme Park Capital of the World
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64. “____ autumn, and a clear and placid day”: Wordsworth
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49. Briefly
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63. Bolted
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38. One seeing ghosts
48. Do with a pick, maybe
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47. Perform the hit “Things I Should Have Said”?
62. Whimsical
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45. Beyond passionate
61. The night before, to a hard partier?
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35. Snapchat posting, for short
108. Endorse digitally
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103. Jungian souls
52. Symbol over 9 or 0 on a keyboard, for short
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88. Title family name in old TV
32. School closing?
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51. German border river 52. Quaint dismissals
4. Shared values
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BEACH BIRDS BLUE BOARDWALK BOATING CONCH CORAL COVE CRUISE CULTURE DESTINATION DOCK
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Obituaries & In Memoriam Marjorie (Margaret) McFarlane It is with a heavy and saddened heart that I announce the unexpected passing of my partner of over 20 years Marjorie (Margaret) McFarlane on January 16, 2018. She was predeceased by her mother Rita, her father Wallace and her twin sister Marion. Margaret was born on May 17, 1940 in Edmonton, Alberta. Margaret received her degrees in social work and worked in that field for a number of years. She later became selfemployed and opened her own jewellery business in Vancouver, BC. This allowed her to travel the world, buying stock for her business. Margaret loved music and it was a big part of her life. She played the piano, organ, guitar and the banjo. She wrote her own music and performed in many groups. She retired and moved to Kamloops in 2005.
David James Fast
Brenda Lee Sawich
1962 - 2018
October 9, 1964 - February 17, 2018
We are so very saddened today to announce that our beloved son has passed away. He leaves to mourn his parents Henry (Dutchy) and Carol Fast, his sister Shelby, of whom he was very protective of to the point of warning her potential boyfriends away, his aunt-sister Susan Wiebe and husband Dennis, his nephew Cody Bliss who David cared about very much. He will also be missed by many other great uncles, aunts and cousins in Chilliwack and Agassiz. David was a compassionate and loving person to his family and friends, always willing to help, especially the older ladies in his mothers church. He was thoughtful and caring to his mother who would corner him into doing garden projects with her, cement blocks for the patio, garage floor, building a barn and garage with his dad. David attended church with his mom even when he would rather be watching wrestling. There was a strong bond between David and his mother and he will be oh so dearly missed by her.
Margaret will be forever remembered by her many friends and acquaintances for her sharp mind and her loving heart.
The family wishes to thank the three wonderful women Maureen, Jane and Arleen who tried desperately to intervene and save David.
A special thanks to the caring staff at Gemstone Seniors Residence and her very special physician Dr. Ruth Farren.
There will be a private memorial for David on July 20, 2018.
Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324 Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca
Rest now my Son, no more pain, be safe my son in God’s precious arms.
We love you David. Love Mom and Dad
Celebration Of Life
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our dear Brenda.
Ingrid Maureen Rath (Jaeb)
Brenda’s love for life was inspiring and she always loved to be out in nature. She could be found most times in her yard doing Tai Chi or sitting by her pond. That was one her passions as was camping with family and we will miss her dearly.
January 1, 1958 – November 11, 2017
Brenda is predeceased by her father John Sawich and leaves behind her loving husband Jim Froome, mother Isabel Sawich, sister Connie Sawich plus many many aunts, uncles , cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Please join us for a Celebration of Life for Ingrid Rath on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 2:00 pm at “The Dunes Golf Club”, 652 Dunes Drive, Kamloops, BC.
Donations can be made in Brenda’s honour to the Crohns Foundation. A celebration of Brenda’s life will take place in the spring among the flowers and plants that was part of her world. Brenda was loved deeply by her family and friends, we are devastated by the loss and she will be missed very much.
Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca
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Queenie McKague It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Aunt and Friend Queenie McKague. Mom passed peacefully with her family at her side on February 18, 2018 at the age of 95. She is survived by her loving children Isabelle McKague of Kamloops, Art (Lynne) McKague of Prince George, Inez (Robert) Friesen of Kamloops and Iona (Brian) Goldie of Kamloops, grandchildren Graham (Gillian), Mark, Brent (Renee), Kevin (Carla), Jason (Katie), Jodi (Jay), Nicole (Chris) and Jennifer, great-grandchildren Parker, Carter, Tristan, Noah, Nathanial, Niklaus, Jared, Grace, Alexis, Meirra, Georgia, Gage, Leila and Olivia. She is predeceased by her loving husband Walter (2011) and her many brothers and sisters. Mom was born on March 23, 1922, in Star City, Saskatchewan. She was a prairie girl at heart. She married Walter, the love of her life on November 4, 1942. They enjoyed 69 wonderful years together. They were long time residents of Savona. Mom’s world was her family and friends. She was proud and loved unconditionally all of her children, grand and great-grandchildren. Mom was always up for a Sunday drive or ready for any of their many trips she and Dad made throughout BC, Alberta and SK. to visit family and friends. They travelled across Canada in their motorhome to the Yukon and Alaska. They also made a trip to England,
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Scotland and Ireland to look up family history. Mom was available for a game of crib, no matter the day or time – “didn’t care if she won or lost but always played to win”!!. She also loved to play canasta, chinese rummy, bingo and chinese checkers to name a few. All the kids had a turn playing games with Gramma. Mom missed Dad terribly, talked about him always and the wonderful life they had shared. They are now happy together once again. We miss her already. Our family would like to thank the care staff at Gemstones for their kindness, friendship and compassion for Mom. A special thank you to Dr. Howie for his understanding and care. There will be a celebration of life in June details to be announced later. Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324 Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca
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Mike Taylor It is with great sadness we announce that Mike Taylor who was a long time resident of Kamloops, passed away in Abbotsford, BC on March 1, 2018 at the age of 75 after a lengthy illness.
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Mike is survived by his loving wife Roz of 15 years, his sisters Sharon (Reg), Shirley (Bill), his nieces, nephews and many extended family.
Drake Smith, MSW Funeral Director
Every Friday in KTW!
Q. The bottom of Murray’s urn has slid open a little. Will his ashes fall out?
Mike was a successful Remax Realtor for many years in Kamloops. He was a proud member of the Kamloops Rube Band and an avid golfer.
A. In most cases, the ashes are sealed inside a plastic bag. So they won’t fall through a crack in the bottom. If in doubt, please call me…I’ll check for you.
Despite his many years of illness he lived life to the fullest. He kept his sense of humor, always had a smile and was a fighter until the end. Mike will be missed by all who knew him. Please raise a glass and give a cheer to Mike who always had a zest for life. A private family service will be held at a later date.
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Obituaries & In Memoriam Richard “Dick” Tazelaar
William “Bill” Baxter 1963 - 2018
Celebration Of Life
Thomas James Piggin
July 5, 1938 – March 2, 2018
It is with great sadness and full hearts that we announce the passing of William “Bill” Robert Baxter of Kamloops, BC. After a four year battle with Multiple Sclerosis and a short diagnosis of stage 4 brain cancer, Bill’s fight ended at the hospice on February 20, 2018 surrounded by loved ones.
Evelyn Jean Pounder April 12, 1945 – December 27, 2017
Bill was born on April 20, 1963 in Montreal, Quebec. He lives on in his wife Marlene, his two children Melinda (Tyler) and Cole, and his granddaughter Orianna. Bill’s memory is cherished and held close by his mother Sheila, siblings John (Robi), Suzanne (Bob), and Colleen (Russ), father William, numerous nieces, nephews, family members and close friends.
A Celebration of Life for Thomas James Piggin will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Hills of Peace Lutheran Church, 695 Robson Drive, Kamloops, BC.
Bill will be remembered for his infectious smile, wonderful sense of humor, strong loyalty to his word, wild attitude that kept us on our toes and as a generous man always willing to step up to the plate. A friend to many, he is missed beyond measure. A Celebration of Life will be held for Bill on April 28, 2018 at 2:00 pm at The Dunes in Kamloops, BC. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Hospice. Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com
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The family of Dick Tazelaar announces his passing at the age of 79. He was predeceased by his parents and two brothers. Dick is survived by his wife Linda Hadley, brother Tony and sisters Mary and Margaret and their families. He was a longtime employee of Balco Ind., Canfor and Tolko sawmills. Dick also ran his own company, Taz Excavating, working mostly in the Heffley Creek area. Following cremation, Dick will be interred at Hillside Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com
If I should die and leave you here a while, be not like others sore undone, who keep long vigil by the silent dust. For my sake turn again to life and smile,
A Life Well Lived
nerving thy heart and trembling hand to do
Please join us for a service in memory of a beautiful person.
something to comfort other hearts than thine.
Schoening Funeral Service, 513 Seymour Street, on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 2:00 pm.
Complete these dear unfinished tasks of mine and I perchance may therein comfort you.
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Thomas Lorne Baker July 3, 1926 to February 17, 2018
Tom passed away peacefully on February 17, 2018 at the age of 91 with family at his side. Tom was born in Wapella, Saskatchewan into a large, loving family. Tom met Sylvia in Kamloops and they were married on August 21, 1953. They moved to Vernon in 1955. Tom worked as a stationary engineer in Vernon then as a manager for BCBC out of the Kelowna office until his retirement in 1982. Tom and Sylvia and family lived on a small acreage on Pleasant Valley Road in Vernon. Tom had a beautiful garden and enjoyed raising birds and animals on his small farm. Every winter he built a large outdoor skating rink that family and many neighbors and friends enjoyed. Tom loved the outdoors, camping and fishing and telling stories about the “big one” that got away. Most of all Tom enjoyed spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, extended family and friends. Tom and Sylvia moved back to Kamloops in 2007. While they lived in Kamloops the weekly coffee get-together with family and friends was a much anticipated event (thanks to nieces and nephews who provided transport and company). All those who knew Tom enjoyed his generosity and friendliness. Tom is survived by his wife Sylvia (Webley), his children Stephen (Lynda) Baker, Pat (Don) May, Sue (Mark) Schnyder, Charles (Gail) Baker, his grandchildren Heather (Adam) Goudreau, Geoff (Stephanie) Baker, Laura (Jesse) Patterson, Shannon May (Joe Bogstie), Teressa (Dennis) Myers, Kristine (Tyson) Cline, Greg (Melissa) Schnyder, Drew Baker and Nicole Baker, great-grandchildren Abigail, Waverley, Sophie, Eiley, Lance, Colton and Lucas. Tom is survived by his siblings Howard Baker, Bunny James, Pat Price and Bob Baker, many nieces and nephews and Leslie Baker. Sylvia and family would like to thank everyone who helped Tom and Sylvia while they lived at their home and at Ponderosa Lodge. They would like to thank the staff at Ridgeview Lodge for their kindness, laughter and care with dignity. Also, thank-you for the comfort that you provided Tom during his last few weeks and for the support you gave to Sylvia and her family. At Tom’s request he was cremated and his family will gather at the end of July, 2018 to celebrate his life. Tom, we love you and will remember you.
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Around the corner I have a friend In this great city that has no end; Yet days go by, and weeks rush on, And before I know it a year has gone, And I never see my old friend’s face, For life is a swift and terrible race. He knows I like him just as well As in the days when I rang his bell, And he rang mine. We were younger then, And now we are busy, tired men, Tired of playing a foolish game, Tired with trying to make a name. “Tomorrow, I will call on Jim, Just to show that I am thinking of him.” But tomorrow comes and tomorrow goes, And the distance between us grows and grows, Around the corner, yet miles away “Here’s a telegram, sir,” “Jim died today!” And that’s what we get, and deserve in the end, Around the corner a vanished friend!
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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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Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker/Gas Fitter Visit: www.sd27.bc.ca for full position details and how to apply. Please attach a copy of relevant certiďŹ cation with your application.
Courses. A Great Gift. Next C.O.R.E. May 5th and 6th. Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L. March 18th, Sunday. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:
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Help Wanted I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679
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Mario’s Towing Is Expanding! Our Kamloops Office is Growing Fast! Looking for Light Duty and Heavy Tow Truck operators. Must Pass Criminal Records Check. Experience an asset but will train the successful Candidate. Please forward Resumes & Current Drivers Abstract to: kamloops@marios-towing.com No Phone Calls Please!
Sidhu & Sons Nursery Ltd. located at 9623 Sylvester Road, Mission, BC V2V 7K6 is hiring workers for outside vineyard work at Monte Creek, BC. Work will be full-time and 5 days per week. Salary will be $11.35/hour. Apply by fax: 604-820-1361 or by email: info@sidhunursery.com
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Work Wanted HOME & YARD HANDYMAN If you need it done, Give us a call ! Steve 250-320-7774. Job wanted by Computer Programmer-Analyst /OfďŹ ce Worker/Tutor Detail oriented, organized, problem-solver, extremely computer literate. Strong proofreading, editing, technical writing, public speaking skills. Can teach practically anything I know. IT work preferred but any job using problem-solving skills could be a good match. Gene Wirchenko at 250-8281474. genew@telus.net
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LAW FIRM SEEKS EXPERIENCED CONVEYANCER Watson & Haines in Kamloops, British Columbia is currently seeking an experienced conveyancer to join our small but dynamic team for a full time permanent position.The ideal candidate will possess the following: r " NJOJNVN PG ZFBST FYQFSJFODF JO conveyancing (including handling sale, purchase and refinance files from start to finish) r 'BNJMJBSJUZ XJUI & ĂŞMJOH BOE TFBSDIJOH UISPVHI -54" BOE #$ 0OMJOF r &YQFSJFODF XJUI &DPOWFZBODF XPVME CF ideal but is not required r ,OPXMFEHF PG 8PSE &YDFM BOE 0VUMPPL If you are interested in the position and would like to work in a friendly, professional atmosphere, please send your resume and cover letter to contact@watsonhaines.ca 0OMZ TVDDFTTGVM DBOEJEBUFT XJMM CF DPOUBDUFE
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Motorcycles 2003 Harley Davidson 100th Ann. Edition Fat Boy CID 95 Stage 3 exc cond 17,000km $11,000. (250) 318-2030
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Legal Notices WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT Notice is hereby given to: Rochelle Signorello, last known address PO Box 26007 Kamloops, BC V2C 0A9, that to recover the charges under the provisions of the Warehousemen’s Lien Act, all contents in the storage locker located at 2664 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops, BC, will be sold or discarded on March 30, 2018 with any proceeds put towards the outstanding debt, unless the outstanding debt in the amount of $790.70 is paid in full to Columbia Property Management Ltd., #100-388 1st Avenue, Kamloops, BC, V2C 6W3 before March 29, 2018.
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To ensure consideration of concerns or inclusion of additional information, written comments only will be accepted before March 28, 2018, addressed to Bert Pereboom (RPF), TRP Forestry Consultants Inc. 1102 35th Ave, Vernon, B.C. V1 2R3
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FILM FESTIVAL Through March 10, various showtimes, Paramount Theatre, 503 Victoria St.
Catch a film or two at the annual Kamloops Film Festival, featuring more than 20 films. On Friday, watch Entanglement and Ravenous (Darkfest), or Family Party, The Breadwinner, Tulipani or Tomato Red on Saturday. Films show daily until March 10. For the full schedule and ticket information, visit kamloopsfilmfest.ca.
IDAYS SHOWCASE Friday, March 9, 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., TRU gymnasium, 805 TRU Way
The IDays showcase is a festival of music, dance, food and fashion, featuring all of the above from dozens of countries. See fashion from around the world in the fashion show, sample cuisine of faraway countries, watch displays of talent through dance and song and more. The annual flag parade will also take place just prior to the start of the showcase at 2:30 p.m. Free admission open to all.
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PLAY LIKE THE DICKENS Thursday, March 15, 7 p.m., Southwest Community Baptist Church, 700 Hugh Allan
The Kamloops Community Band will play with some special guests next week, when the Kamloops School District Honour Band and Honour Choir join them to benefit the Richard Dickens Music Scholarship fund. Dickens, a long-time Kamloops music teacher, founded the band in 2001 and passed away in 2009. But through the scholarship named after him, a student who has shown exemplary aptitude and achievement in music can receive $2,000 per year for four years. Tickets are $15 and available at kamloopsband.eventbrite.ca or at the door.
ART EXPOSED Friday, March 9 through March 17, Old Courthouse Cultural Centre, 7 Seymour St. W. Art Exposed is a community-driven visual arts exhibit now in its eighth year. On display will be paintings, drawings, sculpture, jewellery, pottery, photography and more. On the event’s opening day Friday, catch jurors awarding prizes.
COMING UP: KELLY TROTTIER | March 13
Kelly Trottier, who has toured the world as a featured soloist in Bowfire for nine years, will bring her fiddling finesse to Kamloops for a show on Tuesday, March 13, at Hal Rogers Centre. Trottier not only plays fiddle and violin, she can stepdance along with her performances. Tickets are $15 for the 2 p.m. show at the venue on Summit Drive in Albert McGowan Park. They can be reserved by emailing Florence Tellier at tell2330@telus.net. Trottier will also perform in Heritage House at Riverside Park March 13 at 7 p.m. Admission is $20. Email events to listings@kamloopsthisweek.com.
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owboys from all across the country — and some from the States, especially Texas — will gather in Kamloops next weekend to share music, poetry, food, equipment, art and more. Mark McMillan is the president of the B.C. Cowboy Heritage Society, which hosts the event each year. He said the festival is all about promoting and preserving the Western cowboy ways. “All of the entertainers are working cowboys, or at least know the life of the working cowboy. They’re telling their story in song, or rhyme as in the cowboy poet,” he said. The entertainment runs throughout the festival, along with trade shows, art exhibits, equip-
ment makers and vendors and more. The festival will feature exhibitors like the B.C. Cowboy Heritage Society, the B.C. Rodeo Association, the historic town of Barkerville, Cariboo Saddlery, Farmhouse Collectibles, Kactus Western Wear, silversmith Richard Tenisch of Merritt and more than 20 others. There’s also workshops of all types, including guitar, songwriting and poetry, available free with admission to the festival. On Thursday, things will kick off at 11 a.m. with pre-festival entertainment for pass holders at the Horse Barn, 517 Mt. Paul Way, featuring the Gordie West Band. That evening, there will be a dinner dance on featuring the cowboy tunes of Tom Cole and band and food from Ronny’s Ribs and BBQ.
On Friday, doors open at 9 a.m. and entertainment at the Horse Barn continues until 2 p.m., with free shuttle service back and forth. At the convention centre, the trade show and art show runs from noon to 6 p.m. and the evening show starts at 7 p.m. On Saturday, Horse Barn entertainment continues 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., while the trade show doors open at 10 a.m. The trade show runs until 6 p.m. that day, while the art show runs 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. On the final day of the festival, Cowboy Church will be held in the ballroom starting at 10:30 a.m. while the trade and art shows continue from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A weekend pass to the festival is $80 and includes everything except the dinner theatre. Day passes are $25 and
evening and dinner passes are also available. The festival, which will take place March 15 to March 18 at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre, is now in its 22nd year. The event also features a raffle. Tickets are $10 and limited to 300 sold, with the first place prize winner taking home a solid silver custom commemorative Kamloops Cowboy Festival belt buckle valued at $750. While there will be a lot going on all weekend, McMillan recommends paying close attention to the more than 30 entertainers who will take the stage at the festival. “Sit and listen to the entertainment: the stories and the musical ability — the talent. It’s pretty incredible, actually. These are some of the best Western performers in North America,” he said.
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT March 15 to March 18, evening schedule
For the full schedule, visit bcchs.com/festival.html • Friday, Ball Room, 7 p.m. MC: Hugh McLennan Featuring: Ben Crane, Mag Mawhinney, Jason Ruscheinsky Intermission, Hall of Fame Inductions, Doc Mehl Bryn Thiessen, Gary Prescott • Friday, Dinner Theatre Featuring: Gordie West Band, 7:15 p.m. concert MC: Doris Daley Featuring: Alan Moberg, Bj Smith, Ryan Fritz, Notable Exceptions, Doris Daley, Ed Peekeekoot • Saturday, Ball Room, 7 p.m. MC: Doris Daley Gordie West Band, Chris Isaacs
Notable Exceptions, BCCHS Scholarship Awards, Joe Marten Award, Butch Falk, Carol Heuchan, Gary Fjellgaard • Saturday, Dinner Theatre Featuring: Notable Exceptions 7:15 p.m. Concert MC: Hugh McLennan, Gary Prescott, Hugh McLennan, Ryan Fritz, Ben Crane, Brian Salmond, Tom Cole • Sunday, Dinner Theatre (weekend passholders only) Featuring: Gordie West Band 7:15 p.m. Concert MC: Doris Daley Featuring: Ben Crane, Carol Heuchan, Gary Fjellgaard, Gary Prescott, Chris Isaacs, Ed Peekeekoot
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arcy Gorrill has a message for anyone who thinks a stay-at-home mom isn’t a feminist — she is. “When I hear someone say that, I tell them ‘Yes you are because you made a choice. You choose to stay home and raise your family,’” the director of this year’s instalment of the Vagina Monologues said. The message Eve Ensler embedded in her play is empowerment and, with the #MeToo, #HereWeAre and #IStandWith hashtags populating twitter and so many famous men facing harassment complaints, it’s particularly relevant this year. “Women are being empowered,” Gorrill said. Her cast of 12 — including one man — is more than a support group for each other but “I call us an empowerment group. You talk to each other, you learn from each other. You grow so much. “The #MeToo campaign really reminds women they’re not the
only ones dealing with it. Every woman is in some way.” Ensler created her script after interviewing 200 women about their views on sex, relationship and violence against women. It’s composed of a series of monologues read by women including various themes around women’s bodily functions, self images, abuse, trauma and the miracle of birth. The Associated Press, in a review of the play from years ago, wrote: “Ensler breaks taboos by talking, talking and talking some more, stripping fear and shame from what she celebrates here. It makes for quite a party. Funny, outrageous, emotionally affecting and occasionally angry, The Vagina Monologues confronts words to demystify and disarm them.” Gorrill said she’s adapted the script from previous years — she has directed it before — splitting some monologues up and bringing some back together for the cast, which ranges in age from six to 50. Doug Knowles is the lone
male taking part. His involvement goes back many years when Ensler asked men to write their own monologues that could be part of her play. Knowles wrote one and performed it years ago and Gorrill wanted to bring him back for this year’s performances. He will be the last speaker, reciting The Man Prayer. The cast has been working on the play since January, as well as getting donations for a silent auction that will be part of the evenings’ festivities. Sponsorships have a been a bit more difficult to obtain, Gorrill said. Money raised goes to the Kamloops Women’s Resource Group Society. Tickets for the performances at The Rex, 417 Seymour St., are $20, $15 for students and seniors. A table for six is $100. Tickets are available at the Kamloops Live box office, 1025 Lorne St., 250-364-5483, kamloopslive.ca or at the door. Performances are March 9 and March 10. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.
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Indian Horse will show twice on anniversary of death of Richard Wagamese The film based on the awardwinning novel by Richard Wagamese is getting a lot of attention at the Kamloops Film Festival, and will now play twice on the one-year anniversary of the author’s death. A second screening Indian Horse has been added to the festival due to “an overwhelming response.” The added show at 10 a.m. is in addition to the soldout show at 6 p.m., which will be preceded by a special tribute to Wagamese, and followed by a Q&A session at 8 p.m. The film, which will close out the festival, was directed by Stephen Campanelli and executive produced by Clint Eastwood.
As part of the Kamloops Film Festival, the film based on Richard Wagamese’s novel Indian Horse will play at the Kamloops Film Festival on March 10, the anniversary of the author’s death. A second screening has been added due to demand. KTW FILE PHOTO
Producers say they’ve been overwhelmed by audience reactions so far. “We are deeply humbled and honoured and know that Richard Wagamese would have been so proud,” read a statement by producers Christine Haebler, Trish Dolmon and Paul Devonshire. Indian Horse recounts the story of Saul Indian Horse, a northern Ojibway child who was torn from his family and placed in a residential school. Saul is
told he can’t speak his language and must discard his Indigenous heritage. As a refuge from the abuse he witnesses, he finds salvation in hockey and teaches himself to play, developing “a unique and rare skill.” As Saul progresses to a Northern Ontario native league and eventually the pros, he must confront the ghosts of his past that still haunt him and draw on the spirit of his ancestors to begin healing.
Wagamese’s book is the winner of the Canada Reads People’s Choice award, the First Nations Communities Read award and was a Globe and Mail top-100 book of 2012. In January, publisher Douglas & McIntyre announced that the book had sold more than 100,000 copies, and to celebrate the upcoming film, would release a special tie-in edition of the book to be released in April. As for the film, some of its
early accolades include the people’s choice award at the Vancouver International Film Festival, the audience award for best dramatic feature at the Edmonton International Film Festival, the audience award for best narrative feature at the Calgary International Film Festival and the best feature film runner up at Cinefest in Sudbury. The film will open in theatres Canada-wide April 13.
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Half-shell Heroes cross paths with Caped Crusader
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raphic novel crossover books usually involve a pair of superhero teams from the same universe like Marvel’s Avengers and X-Men. The book we’re looking at this week has DC Comics and IDW comics collaborating to bring us a story starring Batman and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This is a rare treat, as traditionally the characters are from completely separate universes and would never interact. When this project was originally announced, I was very skeptical of what kind of story we’d wind up with. Written by seasoned Batman author James Tynion IV, a clever and fun tale emerges with a harmonious blend of both universes. The art by Freddie E. Williams II isn’t standard for Batman or Ninja Turtles styles, which is fantastic, as it doesn’t feel like a Batman or Turtles story with guests but again comes across as its own unique hybrid story. The story takes place in Gotham, beginning with Batman
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investigating a robbery at a research lab involving ninjas and some strange meta-humans. Batman sets up a trap at one of his own research facilities having a short engagement with the Foot Clan and Shredder, who hastily retreat. The Turtles show up and get into a sparring match with Batman, who disarms them while analyzing their moves but loses track of his opponents from
Master Splinter’s pesky smoke bomb. Taking one of the weapons for analysis, Batman deduces that it is indeed from another universe but its properties are slowly changing, which doesn’t spell good news for what will happen to the mutated Turtles. The Turtles research the Batman after hours at an internet cafe, deciding he’s probably one of the good guys. Batman may be able to help them subdue Shredder and the Foot Clan ninjas and get them home. Meanwhile, Splinter tracks Batman to the Batcave and learns about the decaying mutagen properties. Leading the Turtles to the Batcave and pleading their case forms a totally awesome team-up as Batman agrees to help. Shredder and abducted scientists have been busy with all the stolen lab technology building a universe portal. Turning the portal on creates an energy surge alerting Batman and the Turtles to its location. The heroes defeat
the Foot Clan but Shredder being a poor loser sets off explosives on the portal and flees. Suffering heavy losses Shredder makes some allies of his own in the form of Ra’s al Ghul and the League of Assassins. The Turtles’ friends from home have been busy tracking down their location and theorized about the decaying mutagen problem sending brawler Casey Jones through a portal with some precious mutagen. Unfortunately he’s intercepted by Shredder and the League, who steal the mutagen and takes it to Arkham Asylum. Casey barely manages to escape with his life and tracks down the Turtles with the bad news. Time is not their ally as our heroes head to Arkham where the Foot Clan are now being held along with many other of Batman’s nefarious adversaries. Who could know what plans Shredder has for the mutagen, and will the Turtles recover it in time to make it back home?
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Bachelor star says he’ll take heat for switching fiancees LYNN ELBER
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LOS ANGELES — ABC’s The Bachelor says he’s willing to take the heat for dumping Becca Kufrin to find true love with runner-up Lauren Burnham. “Would I do it all again and face this scrutiny to be with her? Absolutely,’’ Arie Luyendyk Jr. said Wednesday during a teleconference with reporters. His decision to break up with Kufrin during Monday’s season finale after he’d proposed drew headlines including the words “horror,’’ “brutal” and “gutwrenching.” Luyendyk defended the spectacle of ending their engagement on network TV. “I wanted everyone to know that the breakup was on me and that I made a mistake,’’ he said, adding that the relationship started on camera and it was appropriate to end it there. He speculated his ex might even be thankful for it. Although she handled it graciously for the show, Kufrin unloaded afterward about having her romantic dreams publicly crushed. “It was like a slap in the face,’’ she told People magazine. But she defended Luyendyk, sort of, saying she didn’t think he threw her over for Burnham to “maliciously to break my heart.’’ She got a boost from billboards reportedly put up by fans in her native state: “Becca, you’ll always
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Promoter of failed Fyre Festival pleads guilty to fraud Billy McFarland faces 10 years in prison for ‘gross underestimation’ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
ABC PHOTO Bachelor Arie Luyendyk Jr., right, embraces fiancee Lauren Burnham on a special episode of The Bachelor Tuesday as host Chris Harrison looks on.
have a rose from Minnesota,’’ one digital message proclaimed. Kufrin, whose consolation prize is starring in the next season of The Bachelorette, was to have joined in the ABC conference call but dropped out for scheduling reasons, the network said. That left Burnham to defend her man, who’d proposed to her on Tuesday’s The Bachelor: After the Final Rose after reaching out to her behind the scenes while engaged to Kufrin. Burnham called Luyendyk her “soulmate’’ but admitted some hesitancy in accepting his nation-
ally televised change of heart. “It did take some reassurance, but the fact he was willing to take that risk meant a lot to me,’’ she said, adding she is moving from Texas to Arizona to be with Luyendyk as they plan their wedding. She said she “feels’’ for Kufrin and is eager to see her as the next Bachelorette. Luyendyk said he stands by the outcome and his happiness. “I could have done things in a different way, for sure. But ultimately I needed to do what was best for me.’’
NEW YORK — The promoter of the failed Fyre Festival in the Bahamas — once billed as the “cultural experience of the decade’’ — has pleaded guilty to wire fraud charges, agreeing to serve up to a decade in prison for lying to investors and sending false documents. Billy McFarland, 26, entered the plea in Manhattan federal court in a deal with prosecutors that suggested he serve between eight and 10 years in prison. “I deeply regret my actions, and I apologize to my investors, team, family and supporters who I let down,’’ a chastened McFarland told U.S. District Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald in Manhattan. He said he planned to organize “a legitimate festival’’ when he planned the Fyre Festival as an outgrowth of a digital application he launched in May 2016 to help concert promoters and private individuals directly book musicians for concerts. “I grossly underestimated the resources that would be necessary to hold an event of this magnitude,’’ he said. “In an attempt to raise what I thought were needed funds, I lied to investors about various aspects of Fyre Media
and my personal finances. Those lies included false documents and information.’’ The festival was promoted as “the cultural experience of the decade,’’ an ultra-luxurious event on the Bahamian island of Exuma over two weekends last April and May. It was promoted on social media by Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski and other models and celebrities coaxing people into buying ticket packages ranging from $1,200 to over $100,000. Customers hoping to see Blink182 and the hip hop act Migos arrived to learn music acts were cancelled. Their luxury accommodations and gourmet food consisted of leaky white tents and cheese sandwiches. Customers lashed out on social media with the hashtag #fyrefraud. A lawsuit filed in Los Angeles called the festival “nothing more than a get-rich-quick scam.’’ It said the festival’s inadequate food, water, shelter and medical care left attendees stranded on a remote island in a “dangerous and panicked situation.’’ McFarland has been free on $300,000 bail since his arrest last summer. Sentencing is expected to take place on June 21.
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