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The B.C. Wildlife Parks hopes to receive provincial funding to deal with the financial pressure of an incoming $15 minimum wage and the new health-care payroll tax. A letter from the local facility was penned to the provincial government in March, asking for an in-person meeting to discuss the possibility of an operating grant to offset additional costs, but there has yet to be a response. “Those are two huge costs that are coming our way,” park executive director Glenn Grant said. The request is plan A, he said, noting the park will explore other options to deal
with the cost increase if the response from the province is negative. “We’re fully exploring different ways to generate revenue to offset the expenses,” Grant said. Making reductions to the park’s wildlife rehabilitation services and burrowing owl conservation program would likely be plan B, he told KTW, noting that idea has not yet been explored. “Maybe there’s another attraction that we could put within the park that people may pay for, like an amusement ride,” Grant said. Closing the park is not an option being contemplated at this time, but it may need to be five years down the road, Grant said. See FEE HIKES, A6
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ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW Knute the grizzly performs bruin yoga on a spring morning. Knute is one of dozens of animals who live at the B.C. Wildlife Park.
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Chiblow and the other boys — Aaron Wells and Raes Calvert — are the only ones making those decadesapart jumps, other than one scene when Scofield goes to the front of the school to see her children and is sent away. Cheyenne Scott is Tommy’s sister Julia, whose story is what drives Children of God.
She is mesmerizing. Michelle Bardach and Kaitlyn Yott are also students — although “captives” seems a more appropriate word — and they will make you smile and tear up. Playwright Payette, inspired by his own family’s connection to the residential school nightmare, has created music that will haunt you. This is no Mamma Mia. This is a musical
that will touch you deep inside by its very resilience. These children are beaten, starved and belittled, but they are survivors in their own ways. The setting is stark, but effective. The massive backdrop looked like angel wings to me, wrapped around First Nations characters God apparently forgot about for a time.
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you will never forget. In the fall of 2015, when Payette was workshopping the play in Kamloops at the chapel of the former residential school on the Tk’emlups Indian Band reserve, he said he was never taught about the residentialschool program. He learned of it from within his own family,
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The Chinese Cultural Association and the Chinese Freemasons Association celebrated the Ching Ming Festival on Sunday at the Chinese Cemetery in the city’s West End. Ching Ming is a traditional day for ancestor worship. The festival is marked with offering of food/wine and the burning ceremonial money and paper items to be used in the afterlife. ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW
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were part of what for many people was a fourday Easter holiday weekend. Ranta took particular aim at the concluding paragraph of the letter from IH, one that includes an apology for the “unfortunate event,” but assures RIH has taken steps to ensure it doesn’t happen again. (The letter can be read online at kamloopsthisweek.com.) “Well, that’s like having a herd of cattle with all your personal info out in the field and someone opens the gate. The cattle are gone,” he said. “They’re out there somewhere.” The March 1 letter sent to the 35 people also included a recommendation they contact
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Grant said raising entrance fees at the park would likely reduce the amount of visitors the park attracts. “The last few years, we’ve been averaging 100,000 visitors. If we raised [our rates] $2, would we generate $200,000? I highly doubt it. I think that would just reduce the the amount of visitors,” Grant said. As the park is operated by the non-profit Kamloops Wildlife Park Society, Grant said simply absorbing the cost isn’t practical.
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Fire officials have labelled as suspicious a fire in a storage building in the Mount Paul Industrial Park. Crews were called to the building, near the former Sagebrush Downs horse racetrack, just before 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday and arrived to find a steel building on fire. Kamloops Fire Rescue fire inspector Kevin Cassidy told KTW there is evidence — a broken lock — that someone had been in the building prior to the blaze igniting. “You could say it’s human-caused and suspicious,” he said, noting police have been notified. Cassidy said the building was destroyed. DAVE EAGLES/KTW
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School District 73 unveiled its $173-million budget on Tuesday night, with the number of teachers, support workers, principals and management staff employed by the district rising by 20 to 1,410 full-time equivalent employees. The budget reflects an additional $122 per student from government to cover increased payroll, benefits and other costs related to the collective agreement. The annual operational payroll for the district is estimated to be $104 million, with $1.1 million above what government provides in special purpose funding spent on support services for students with special needs. Trustees will be presented with the balanced budget at the April 23 board meeting. Media, the public, parent groups, and employee partner
groups were shown details of the budget on Tuesday. Enrolment in the district has grown by 400 students in the past three school years. “We’ve met our goal of an 85 per cent graduation rate for all our students and now we are setting our sights on a 90 per cent completion rate,” SD73 Supt. Alison Sidow said. “Aboriginal graduation rates are also on the increase and closing in on parity. “There are significant demands on the education system and our parents expect us to prioritize our operating resources to not only meet the needs of students, but also to address crowded and aging facilities and enhance the maintenance of our grounds and facilities,” Sidow said. She noted teacher-to-student ratios are the lowest they have been in 20 years and the number of certified educational assistants employed by the district will rise
to 242, a 30 per cent increase since 2010. Other initiatives of the budget include: • Implementation of a new graduation program; • Improvement of math and science outcomes for students in grades K to 12; • Enhanced support for students with special needs; • Improved delivery of public services, such as snow removal at school sites, and building maintenance; • Focus on career education in grades K to 12; • Focus on school culture and student safety; • Better tools to communicate with parents, including a redesigned district website and a mobile app; • Implementation of an online school fee payment program for parents and enhanced oversight of school budgeting processes.
Guilty plea expected next week TIM PETRUK STAFF REPORTER tim@kamloopsthisweek.com
A man accused of killing a Kamloops teenager in a hit-and-run crash in 2016 could plead guilty and receive a sentence as soon as next week, lawyers said Tuesday. Jason Gourlay is expected to plead guilty on Tuesday or Wednesday next week. Depending on the judge’s decision, he could be sentenced immediately. Gourlay, 43, is charged with failure to stop at the scene of an accident and obstructing justice in relation to the death of Jennifer Gatey, a South Kamloops secondary student who died one day shy of her 17th birthday. Gatey died on Nov. 4, 2016, after being struck by a
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hile most of you were busy scrolling through your feed last week, a slow but steady movement gained momentum to #DeleteFacebook. The social media giant has been mired in controversy after it was revealed it had been selling its data — er, your data — to companies using it for profit. But was this really news? Exactly where did we think all that content was going? Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps made news when she declared she would log out of her Facebook account for the last time in this, an election year. This from an incumbent candidate whose first term win was largely credited to social media. In a blog post explaining her decision, Helps spoke of persistent misinformation marring her dialogue with constituents. She called Facebook a “toxic” space of “psychological violence.” If a person running for mayor in the capital city of the province of British Columbia doesn’t need social media — do we? The quick answer is yes. There are a ton of benefits to social media. For example, the immediacy of it allows news organizations like KTW to keep you up-to-date with breaking news and community events. It allows people to connect and engage in a different way. That can be positive and it can be challenging when others aren’t respectful. Now, more than ever, we need to be aware of the information we are plugging into these sites. Even with strict privacy settings, a small friends list and closed groups, the information you post online is out there and you really have no control over who sees it. Critical thinking is a skill seldom used online these days. Instead of rushing to erase your existence from the cyber realm, it’s time to act wisely online. The information highway that has captured our brains still exists, just like it did before social media came up the on-ramp. Just think carefully before you post or repost.
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Kamloops needs a yearround place for homeless
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here’s been a lot of chatter on Facebook about how Kamloops treats its homeless population. Here’s the thing — our local politicians know it’s not good to have people freezing to death on the streets, so they made some strides in the winter that just ended (we hope) by opening more overnight shelter beds. They also are aware housing is a key component and are working on adding supported residences to the city. But that nasty NIMBY factor has arisen again because heaven forbid we should put people who need a hand up to regain some dignity and control of their lives next to people who have never been in that position. But here’s the thing our local politicos don’t get. Right now, that segment of our community is back on the streets, heading down to the riverside to find a place to throw a blanket and looking for nooks and crannies to sleep overnight and places to plunk themselves during the day. Yes, there are agencies that are providing much-needed help. New Life Community Kamloops in particular has stepped up in recent years, extending the hours its community centre is open. Interior Community
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LEVEL Services, the Canadian Mental Health Association, ASK Wellness Society, the Kamloops and District Elizabeth Fry Society, the John Howard Society of the Thompson Region, the Kamloops Native Housing Society all also provide housing programs of some kind. But many of these are transitional, which means there’s a start date and an end date and you better have your mentalhealth issues under control, some kind of income and a bit of stability to move on because you’re moving out. That can cause an undue amount of pressure on many who might need more than a few months or a year to begin recovering from what may have been years of living a life few of us would want to experience. In the case of youth — and, yes, we have homeless youth on our streets — it’s even harder because the jobs they’re looking
at are part-time, casual, minimum wage, with no benefits. If we care about sheltering the homeless, why don’t we care to do it year-round? The space at the former Stuart Wood elementary isn’t available any more because the city is prepping to use it for other purposes. Why can’t the city find space where folks can go so they’re not on the streets, in the alleys, in the parks or wandering the sidewalks? From a tourist point of view, at the very least, it’s not the image our municipal politicians should want to see greeting visitors to Kamloops. A year-round facility with outreach workers available to provide much-needed services, even if it’s just a welcoming ear, would be a strong step forward. Some people have advocated recently for a tent city, but anyone who might favour that over a real set of walls, floors and ceilings is short-changing both Kamloops and the people it cares about. Yes, it will cost money, but the benefits of improving our streetscape — perhaps reducing the number of overdoses and deaths and providing a pathway for those who want to move forward to do so — has its own financial benefit. And, beyond that, it shows us to be a caring community 365 days of the year. dale@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @mdalebass
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OLD PIPELINE SHOULD BE SHUT DOWN Editor: Why hasn’t Kamloops council insisted that Kinder Morgan shut down the old Trans Mountain pipeline through Westsyde as long as it was willing to route the expansion project away from schools and homes? After all, could it be a big deal to twin the pipes along that route? Kinder Morgan has changed the operating parameters, with mechanical and chemical changes to the existing pipeline that vastly increase its chances of failure. A failure in the 65-yearold pipeline would endanger the health and safety of the community, including children in several schools. By increasing the pressure and the temperature of the old Trans Mountain pipeline, corrosion increases. Corrosion-related failures have been found by
the Natural Resources Defence Council in the U.S. to be the greatest source of pipeline failures. High pressure and temperature multiply the chances of leaks in pipelines carrying diluted bitumen when compared to those carrying conventional crude at lower pressure and temperature. The contents of this pipeline have also changed. In the beginning, we had good old crude. Today, the pipeline carries bitumen, which needs to be thinned with natural gas condensates just to make it flow. Natural gas condensates are one of the most toxic blends of substances known to man: toluene, benzene, hydrogen sulphide, ethyl benzene and others. The Materials Safety Sheet labels them as carcinogenic,
damaging to the organs, mutagenic, acutely toxic if inhaled and so on. Some of these are flammable and volatile, just waiting to get into the air we breathe. Kinder Morgan and Public Health, a recent study written by several Canadian physicians, examines these chemicals, claiming children, women of child-bearing age and those over 65 would be particularly susceptible to health problems arising from exposure. In her testimony before the National Energy Board, MP Elizabeth May critiqued the environmental review process, revealing its glaring shortcomings. Anyone who is interested can peruse the 157 conditions the NEB imposed on the Kinder Morgan expansion. Not one of these conditions
relates to human health and safety. Those are simply not on the agenda, even though the potentials for health impacts are now significantly greater than they once were under the pre-Kinder Morgan operating scheme. Mayor Derek Corrigan of Burnaby has demonstrated the required leadership with respect to Kinder Morgan’s expansion plan. Why doesn’t Kamloops council follow suit and insist on the decommissioning of the old Trans Mountain? In a recent interview, Corrigan said tone thing is certain — the pipeline will fail. We don’t know when or where, but wouldn’t it be better if it didn’t fail in your backyard or next to your child’s school ? David Simms Clearwater
GOOD START TO SUSTAINABILITY, BUT WE HAVE ROOM TO GROW Editor: Re: (‘City of Kamloops keeps focusing on sustainability,’ March 23): I applaud the city’s efforts to promote sustainability at Ribfest, where 2.1-tonnes of food waste wad diverted to supply animal feed and compost. The city’s EcoSmart team also
prevented an additional 160 kilograms of food waste, 150 kilograms of mixed recycling and 30 kilograms of liquids from ending up at the dump. To put that in perspective, in 2017, the 150 residents of Park Place on Lorne Street diverted three tonnes of food waste from the landfill, producing two tonnes of compost on-site.
All the compost goes into our award-winning flower beds. This was done with a handful of volunteers and at no cost to the city. Imagine what a city of 90,000 people could do? It’s long past time the city started diverting all of its kitchen waste to composing and stopped filling the landfill with good organic material.
A good start, City of Kamloops, but it is time to up your game. Brenda L. Reid Kamloops
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RE: STORY: QUITE DISGUSTED WITH THE AMOUNT OF DOG FECES IN SAHALI:
“I have never seen so much dog feces on trails and in parks in my life. “Last week, my husband and I walked both the Peterson Creek and Kenna Cartwright trails and the amount of poop soup made my stomach turn. The was so much, in fact, that it was hard to avoid it. “Perhaps placing collection receptacles with bags along the trails, not just at the beginning, would help. “I have seen this in other communities where paths and parks were much cleaner than ours. Kamloops has become the city of dog poop-filled trails, parks and streets!” — posted by Dianne Wilbee
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LOCAL NEWS A Matter of Confidence authors Rob Shaw (left) and Richard Zussman will be at Chapters bookstore on Friday, April 6, at 1:30 p.m.
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When Vancouver Sun reporter Rob Shaw wrote his story last April about a new NDP election campaign commitment, he had no idea what the true back story involved. What he did know as he continued covering the provincial election campaign was that the thengoverning B.C. Liberals announced they would cap tolls on the Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges at $500 per year, beginning on Jan. 1, 2018 — and the NDP countered immediately with a promise to get rid of the tolls completely. It wasn’t until Shaw and Global TV reporter Richard Zussman started researching for their book A Matter of Confidence did Shaw learn that campaign plank was decided in a few hours as a reaction to the Liberals’ announcement. As they write in their book that takes a look at B.C. politics from the introduction of the HST to the end of the Christy Clark government, the decision, key to those living on the Coast, “was actually a policy made up on the fly in a spurof-the-moment reaction to their Liberal political opponents. Fewer than five hours later, NDP Leader John Horgan would announce the party’s position to thunderous applause at a rally in Surrey. From crisis to policy pivot in three-hundred minutes.” There were other surprises
as they spent last August and September interviewing many people who had an even-closer frontrow seat for the political theatre that led to the non-confidence vote that saw the NDP asked to govern. “We owe thanks to Christy Clark because at the beginning, she decided to participate,” Shaw said. “People spoke to us who have never done any interviews before. And we caught everyone at a very raw moment and there was a lot of anger and confusion, fear, hope and excitement.” Zussman said they were stunned at how many wanted to talk, “as if people wanted their voice as part of the history.” Kamloops MLAs Todd Stone and Terry Lake are mentioned in parts of the book and Shaw said each experienced moments of tension at the cabinet table where, at the time, Stone was in charge of transportation and Lake of health. For Stone, that included the belief someone from Kamloops could understand Metro Vancouver congestion, an outgrowth of a Liberal pledge that it would require a referendum to get approval for new bridge tolls, road pricing or increased taxes. Shaw and Zussman write that Clark’s office wasn’t impressed with how Stone was handling the issue. The authors said part of the concern came from how Stone advocated for the Interior as one of its MLAs, pointing out people used the Coquihalla Highway for years while paying tolls.
Stone was also in favour of allowing ride-sharing, something Clark wasn’t interested in accepting. “But then, Clark’s chief party pollster and former principal secretary, Dimitri Pantazopoulos, was hired by Uber to lobby government on its behalf,” they write. “And suddenly, ministers like Stone found themselves being told one day to get moving on Uber and on the next to cool the file, depending on how recently Pantazopoulos had been lobbying.” As for Lake, “Terry didn’t hold back on his opinions,” Zussman said. “He was blunt.” The book notes the “quickwins” crisis resulted from leaks of emails that the Liberals had orchestrated a consultation for a new hospital in Burnaby “on the basis of crass political motivations to win the local ridings.” That leak was followed by reports government staffers and ministry officials had worked on public time and the public’s dime to create a contact list of ethnic voters the Liberals could use in the election. Lake was one of a group of MLAs who met and decided to help Clark weather the storm, an attitude he held throughout his tenure, even though he did not support her bid for the leadership. Rob Shaw and Richard Zussman will be at Chapters Bookstore, 1395 Hillside Dr. in Aberdeen, on Friday, April 6, at 1:30 p.m. to talk about their book.
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A 75-year-old Logan Lake man was sentenced on Tuesday to 12 months in prison two years after a technician found child pornography while repairing his computer. Thomas William Sturmey pleaded guilty on March 20 to possession of child pornography, but asked for his sentencing to be delayed to Tuesday to allow him
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In addition to the jail time, Sturmey will be bound by a twoyear probation period once he is released, including terms requiring him to abstain from pornography and take counselling. Kamloops provincial court Judge Roy Dickey also placed Sturmey on an order prohibiting him for 10 years from visiting any park, pool, school or day care where children might be present, holding a position of authority over children and accessing the internet.
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time to tie up financial loose ends before heading to prison. Court heard a repairman contacted police after finding images on Sturmey’s computer while servicing the machine in 2016. Mounties then obtained a warrant for Sturmey’s Logan Lake home and seized 264 CDs, 26 of which were found to contain images of child pornography. Sturmey, who walks with a cane, is suffering from medical issues, court heard, and has had three strokes.
A rapist who sexually assaulted a Kamloops sex worker at gunpoint has had his appeal dismissed by B.C.’s highest court. Taylor Matchett was found guilty by a jury in 2016 of the rape of a prostitute on McArthur Island nearly seven years earlier. The woman called police to report a sexual assault on Nov. 11, 2009. Investigators collected DNA evidence from her body, but could not find a match in Canada’s national criminal database. That changed in 2015, after
Matchett was convicted of an unrelated crime in Alberta and ordered to surrender a sample of his DNA. He was arrested by police in Edmonton, where he had moved three years earlier. At Matchett’s trial the former sex worker, whose name is protected by a court-ordered publication ban, told court Matchett pulled a gun on her after soliciting her for a sex act. She said he raped her at gunpoint over a 30-minute period in a secluded parking lot near the former pitch and putt golf course on McArthur Island. The woman admitted in court to having initially lied to police. When she first reported the
rape, she told investigators she was not a sex worker and said the suspect had offered her a ride home. Matchett admitted to jurors that he hired the woman to perform a sex act, but denied sexually assaulting her. He said she attempted to extort him for $500 after he told her his condom had broken. Matchett was sentenced to three years in a federal penitentiary. Lawyers representing Matchett argued in the B.C. Court of Appeal that the trial judge had erred in his instructions to the jury. A three-judge panel dismissed Matchett’s appeal.
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Kamloops Mounties are still looking for help trying to determine who was responsible for a hit-and-run crash in Valleyview last week that sent a man to hospital in critical condition. Emergency crews were called to the TransCanada Highway frontage road at about 9:45 p.m. on Thursday for a report of a pedestrian struck. The victim was a
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Nicol is scheduled to appear in Kamloops provincial court for a bail hearing on April 16. WHERE’S THE GUN? A report of a man walking in downtown Kamloops with a handgun on Monday prompted quick police response and led to an arrest — though Mounties are still trying to find a weapon. Police received a report at 1:49 p.m. of a man walking with a handgun in his jacket pocket. A review of video surveillance from the area confirmed the male’s identity. He was found in the area of Battle Street and Fourth Avenue just before 3 p.m. and arrested at gunpoint. As of KTW press deadline on Tuesday, the alleged weapon had not been found.
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Another rescue in Peterson Creek
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Kamloops Fire Rescue plans to speak with city staff about erecting additional signage in Peterson Creek Park after more hikers found themselves stranded on a rock face near the park’s waterfall on Monday. Firefighters conducted their third rope rescue in a little more than a week, rescuing a man and woman in their mid-30s just before 4 p.m., KFR Lt. Erin Holloway told KTW. “They got stuck half-way up, so our crews had to go up and set up a rope system to get them back down,” she said. “They couldn’t get down on their own.” She said one of the hikers was stuck about 25 feet from the base of the waterfall and the other one was about 50 feet up. Holloway said the stranded hikers were strapped into harnesses and lowered back
MICHAEL POTESTIO/KTW A member of KFR’s rope rescue team and an unidentified man (right) make their way out of Peterson Creek Park after a successful rope rescue on Monday.
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s soon as they spot Buster, they take flight. A gaggle of geese grazing on a soccer field on McArthur Island scatters and sounds the alarm. “Honk, honk. Honk, honk.” “Sometimes they can see him 100 yards away,” High Country Flyers president Roly Worsfold said. Worsfold and Buster, an orange and blue remote-control fox, began monitoring soccer fields and baseball diamonds at the North Shore park last year and returned in March as warmer weather attracts visitors — some welcome and others that leave not-sowelcome gifts. City of Kamloops parks supervisor Shawn Cook said the geese population has increased significantly in the last decade, damaging fields and
High Country Flyers president Roly Worsfold with Buster, the flying fox that keeps Canada geese at bay. “Sometimes they can see him 100 yards away,” Worsfold told KTW.
creating a mess. “We’re the Tournament Capital and we’ve got high standards for our sports fields and you have goose crap everywhere,” Cook said. “It’d be like if you go into a hockey arena and you’ve got goose crap on the rink.” High Country Flyers club members have been contracted by the city to curb the problem in the spring and summer months, taking shifts morning, afternoon and night at McArthur Island and Riverside and Exhibition parks to scare away geese with Buster. A stroll through the grass at McArthur Island before the city has cleaned up after the winter provides insight into how much feces has been left. “All we can do is reduce the amount,” Worsfold said. “You can see, every six inches there’s geese poop. They poop like 28, 29 times a day.” Buster does not have the sly characteristics of his real-life animal counterpart, accelerating quickly across green spaces with a noisy propeller. If Buster were a remote-control airplane — which club members typically operate — he would have enough power for a 60-inch wingspan. Buster has never hurt a goose, Worsfold said, though he did see one hit a fence and fly off as it fled from the faux fox. “That propeller, they don’t even want to be close to that,” he said. The Styrofoam predator has been so effective that additional decoys have been made in his image and positioned around the parks. Cook said the city has been working for about 15 years to solve the geese problem. In the past, the city hired a company with a trained dog to chase the birds away. A tractor-sized vacuum is also used for cleanup. The city contracts High Country Flyers to the tune of between $6,000 to $7,000 annually. “This seems to be working really well,” Cook said. But geese aren’t the only animals impacting the parks. As for messes left behind on the fields by deer? “Actually, deer chase it,” Worsfold said.
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DAVE EAGLES PHOTOS/KTW Buster the flying fox is busy this spring clearing geese from the baseball and soccer fields on McArthur Island. High Country Flyers club members have been contracted by the city to curb the goose poop problem at various city parks.
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of sweeping, such as the east side of downtown. Signage will be posted at least 24 hours before the area is scheduled to be swept. Areas may take longer, depending on weather and available sweepers. In the event an area has obstacles that prevent the sweepers from reaching the curb (such as waste bins), the sweeper may return at a later date. For more information on the city’s roadway maintenance, go online to kamloops.ca/roads.
DAVE EAGLES/KTW Students at Kamloops School of the Arts rehearse a scene from the upcoming production of The Beverly Hillbillies. From left: Julien Johnston-Breu plays Granny, Bryce Craig portrays Jed, Andrina Virdee as Elly Mae and Blake McCallum plays oil man Turner.
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Andrina Virdee has watched the first two episodes of The Beverly Hillbillies, so she knows Jed found some bubbling crude and moved the family from Texas to the California hills with swimming pools, movie stars. Andrina has also seen Donna Douglas portray the backwoods tomboy who prefers animals to people. While she’s not trying to completely copy Douglas’ style, Andrina has been working hard to get that hillbilly accent down. That’s one of the reasons Kamloops School of the Arts teacher Katrina Melan chose the play based on the popular old television show — the senior students presenting it this week are working on developing accent skills and every character has a unique way of speaking, from the hillbilly drawl to the up-tight-andproper bankers and oil men with whom the Clampett family must deal. Andrina said she liked the episodes, noting they are funny “in a different way than the shows we see today.” Aidan Henderson, however, chose
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Tourism Kamloops says a growing tourism industry is having a significant impact on the economy with little cost to taxpayers. “It’s one of those things the community doesn’t have to pay for,” Tourism Kamloops CEO Beverley DeSantis said, noting tourism promotions are funded through accommodation taxes charged to visitors. A study conducted by Thompson Rivers University professor Peter Larose, who offers tourism consultation services via his company, Larose Research and Strategy, was recently released. In 2017, the city welcomed about 1.8-million visitors, with an estimated economic spinoff of $449 million. That reflects a nine per cent increase in visitors compared data from a similar study in 2015. “Kelowna welcomed 1.9-million visitors [in 2017],” DeSantis said. “We welcomed 1.8.” DeSantis touted Tourism Kamloops’ Boldly Unscripted
rebranding and the strength of the Tournament Capital moniker as reasons for the increase. Tourism Kamloops has been targeting short-stay residents in Alberta and the northwestern United States, such as Oregon, Washington and California. Internationally, the city has been working to attract visitors from Germany, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand — people seeking outdoor and Indigenous tourism who are also willing to get behind the wheel for a road trip. Efforts have also been made to shift marketing outside of peak times. “We’ve concentrated a lot on key target areas,” DeSantis said. DeSantis, who became Tourism Kamloops CEO in April 2016, said travellers spend about $140 per night. By comparison, friends and relatives who visit locals spend about $70 per night. She would like to see business travel grow, with those visitors spending nearly double that of the average traveller, at about $240 per night. “I always feel there’s a huge
advantage to have the conversation to attract more business to Kamloops,” she said. DeSantis said 2018 is also looking positive for tourism, with large events early in the year (Rogers Hometown Hockey and BC Winter Games) and new flights added at Kamloops Airport. “We’re here in April and we see great things, good numbers,” DeSantis said. As for challenges, DeSantis said other destinations in B.C. are ramping up tourism efforts. “We’re seeing more and more competition,” DeSantis said. “You only have to look as far as Revelstoke.” Long-term strategies are centred around partnerships: working with Thompson Rivers University to support students graduating out of tourism programs, with Venture Kamloops to attract tourism business and with local business improvement associations to build robust gathering areas. “One thing we have that nobody else has is the recreation and sporting facilities,” DeSantis said. “That’s something the city has done exceptionally well.”
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Kamloops city council has authorized staff to work with the BC Real Estate Foundation to submit a grant for funds to assess and implement the BC Energy Step Code. The voluntary provincial initiative aims to transform the housing market, with incremental steps toward net-zero, energy-ready buildings by 2032. “In my mind, we have to do this,” Coun. Arjun Singh said. “The voluntary part of it gets me a little worried.” Zachary May, director of building codes and standards with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, explained in a council workshop the province’s longterm strategy to improve efficiency in new construction and reduce greenhouse gases. Buildings account for about one-third of the city’s greenhouse gases. “We have to do something and we believe the Energy Step Code is the most significant thing we can do to address this challenge,” May said. Lower steps would see modest improvements to efficiency and are relatively straightforward to meet, council heard, while higher steps are more ambitious, reaching up to 40 per cent more efficient than current BC Building Code standards. Airtightness testing and performance requirements for building envelopes are among aspects of the code, which uses targets instead of building material requirements to allow builders to be creative while also held accountable. “Just telling builders what materials to use doesn’t allow creative building,” May said. May said the code also aims to improve industry consistency, which currently has multiple third-party programs in place for
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at the same time,” he said. Meanwhile, Herman is optimistic about developments announced in the area. The Station on Tranquille will include 47 residential units (including 24 microsuites), an 80-seat restaurant/brew pub and office space. The City of Kamloops also recently finalized a deal with Arpa Investments that will result in an affordable-housing development to rise at Spirit Square. In addition, United Way is moving its office north of the river. “There’s been some great announcements about development,” Herman said. Public art mural programming is also in the works. A meeting for Tranquille Road beautification will be held in April to discuss what members would like to see along the corridor and discuss collective resources. The NSBIA is made up of commercial property and business owners who work together to expand business opportunities on the North Shore.
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EXHAUSTED WITH FLOODS The exhaustion is evident in Brenda Boye’s voice. Boye is one of a number of community members in the Willowbrook area south of Penticton affected by water running through the community, threatening to flood homes. But after flooding hit the community last year, residents are determined not to let basements flood, a natural disaster that can mean thousands of dollars in damage. While insurance would cover the damages, one resident said the premiums will go up and the deductible is in the thousands. And there comes a point when insurers will say it isn’t worth it to cover flooding in an area that, if the flow of water keeps up, will be a floodplain.
The community has been working tirelessly to fortify sandbag barriers maintaining the flow of a creek through the community. So far, it has taken stacking sandbags about a foot-and-a-half on either side of the creek to keep from breaching. “It’s been seven days of sandbagging and I’m so exhausted,” Boye said. “We’re all done. It’s really hard to keep going, but you have to keep going.” But Boye cautions against complacency at this point. “We are by no means done. We may have caught up a little, but we have a long way to go, because the spring melt has not even started, yet,” she said. “This is all from that dam being let out and from the heavy rain we had last week.”
Last week, the community was topping up on sandbags in the area due to heavy rain that caused overflowing in ponds uphill from the community when the Kearns Creek dam reached its capacity. To avoid a breach, the operators of the dam conducted a controlled spill, with all of the water heading toward Willowbrook, meaning an all-nighter for the community, sandbagging in preparation for the impending rise in water levels. The water rose six inches by the next morning. No homes in the community have yet been flooded, but with temperatures rising, the threat may soon be followed by another: the annual freshet. That means the sandbagging likely won’t end anytime soon. — Black Press
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Vernon is cheap gas capital of B.C. For the time being, Vernon has the cheapest gas prices in B.C. — about a dime per litre cheaper than what Kamloopsians are paying. As of Tuesday, the website gasbuddy.com showed Vernon with nine of the top 10 cheapest prices for fuel in the province, ranging from $1.14.9 to $1.16.9 per litre. One Prince George outlet ($1.15.9) prevented a Vernon sweep of the top 10 low prices. Gas in the northern B.C. capital ranges from
$1.15.9 to $1.19.9 per litre. In the Thompson-Okanagan, gas is considerably more expensive. Prices in Kelowna, as of Tuesday morning, ranged from $1.29.9 to $1.31.9 per litre; in Penticton, prices were in the $1.29.9 to $1.32.9 per litre range; and in Kamloops, prices were listed between $1.24.9 and $1.28.9 per litre. In Vancouver, gas was selling for between $1.49.9 and $1.51.9 per litre.
Plaintiff unhappy after lawsuit against 10-year-old girl dismissed DAN FUMANO
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A former Kamloops resident was disappointed, his lawyer said, to learn he was unsuccessful in his attempt to sue a 10-year-old girl after he jogged into her bicycle. Rosario Perilli alleged the child was riding her bike “recklessly” when she veered into his path as he tried to pass her while out for a jog on a sunny August afternoon four years ago, causing him to fall and injure his shoulder. However, in a judgment this week, B.C. Supreme Court Justice S. Dev Dley dismissed Perilli’s claim, found the young girl was not liable for the accident and ordered Perrilli to pay costs. Perilli, a man in his 40s who now lives in Ontario, was unhappy to learn of the result, said Frank Scordo, the lawyer representing him. “He thought she had cut him off and that she was responsible for his injuries.” Scordo said while he was not
criticizing the judge, the decision hinged on the question of what standard of care is reasonable to expect of a child. “The judge basically said you can’t impose the same standard of care on a 10-year-old as you can on an adult. But funnily enough, there’s many cases where a 10-year-old has been found to be contributorily negligent,” Scordo said. “It’s not so much the age as the maturity level of the kid and, in this case, we had evidence that the girl was very mature for her age.” In his reasons for decision, Dley described the young defendant as a “polite and mature young person, who listened to the questions attentively” during her cross-examination in court, and “was not defensive about her evidence.” Perilli’s claim alleged the cyclist, 10 at the time of the 2014 incident, was cycling recklessly and without due care and attention. His claim also named the young girl’s grandparents,“on the basis they did not properly
instruct her in the safe operation of a bicycle.” But Dley concluded that neither the young girl nor her grandparents were liable. “I find that [she] was paying proper attention to her surroundings and to others who were using the roadway,” Dley said in the judgment. “I conclude that she acted with due care and attention and did not conduct herself in a manner that imperilled others or was the cause of Mr. Perilli’s damages.” While Perilli had alleged the child cut him off as he tried to run around her, the judge did “not accept that it was a sudden or dangerous manoeuvre,” saying that “at most [she] was simply repositioning herself within her own lane of travel.” Scordo said neither he nor his client was concerned about the public perception of suing a 10-year-old and her grandparents, noting they ensured the defendants had insurance coverage before filing the claim. “We weren’t trying to squeeze a 10-year-old out of her piggy bank,” Scordo said.
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Canadian producers fear U.S. will flood market following Chinese tariffs CANADIAN PRESS
MONTREAL — Retaliatory Chinese tariffs introduced this week on U.S. produce risk prompting American fruit growers to flood the Canadian market, causing wholesale prices to fall, says a group representing Ontario apple growers. The Chinese government announced tariffs on Monday ranging between 15 and 25 per cent on 128 items, including fruit, nuts, pork, ginseng, wine, steel pipe and aluminum scrap in retaliation for an estimated US$3 billion in U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum. Ontario Apple Growers general manager Kelly Ciceran says the 15 per cent tariff on fruit such as apples, cherries, peaches, raspberries and cranberries will likely lead to more U.S. produce hitting Canadian stores. “[Our] biggest fear is more product could be sold into Canada increasing price pressure in the Canadian market,’’ she said. Ciceran said retail prices will depend on the degree of savings passed on to consumers by retailers.
Karl Littler of the Retail Council of Canada expects that a lengthy trade spat would force Canada’s largest grocery chains to pass along most of the cost decreases because of the fierce competition they face. “You’d think that most of it would wash through at some point but I wouldn’t presume some immediate bonanza,’’ the vice president of public affairs for the group said in an interview. Littler said a trade war between the world’s two largest economies will be damaging for everyone. “Nobody’s rubbing their hands in glee over what might be somewhat lower prices on U.S. oversupply because the broader implications of trade wars for the world economy.’’ He said American growers seeking alternative markets for their exports would look northward because of the easier transportation logistics. But Peter Hall, chief economist of Export Development Canada, said Canada is a relatively small market to absorb all the volume destined for China.
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He said the tariffs could open the door for Canada to export more goods to China, which is experiencing growing demand for pork and other products. Glen Lucas, general manager of the BC Fruit Growers Association, said the Chinese tariffs will be disruptive but is hopeful that American efforts over the last 20 years to develop export markets will prompt Americans to sell more to other markets. “I think it’ll just cause market confusion and a lot of hassle for the producers to figure out where the products are flowing,’’ he said. “I would expect that there would be a shift to markets that don’t have tariffs.’’ Lucas said Canadian consumers aren’t likely to get much of a break on retail apple prices, because tariffs would just trim a few cents off the wholesale per pound price. The Winery and Grower Alliance of Ontario CEO Aaron Dobbin said there may be an opportunity for some Canadian sparkling wine to be sold to China, but additional U.S. wine could also be shipped to Canada.
OTTAWA — Catherine Tait, a 30-year veteran of the Canadian and U.S. television and film industry, has been tapped to lead a digital revolution at CBC/ Radio-Canada, becoming the first woman in the organization’s history to be named president and chief executive. Tait, who will officially begin her five-year term at the public broadcaster in the summer, called the position a dream job during a Tuesday morning news conference on Parliament Hill alongside Heritage Minister Melanie Joly. Tait said she wants the broadcaster to increasingly think digital in order to deal with the ongoing disruption across the broadcast industry — a symptom of evolving
technology and consumption habits that allow consumers to access content anywhere and any time. The CBC needs to remain relevant to the many audiences it serves, she added, calling on the Crown corporation to be an inclusive storyteller for Indigenous Peoples, women, newcomers and LGBTQ communities, as well as a creator of quality local content. “CBC/Radio-Canada, along with public broadcasters around the world, are under significant competitive pressure,’’ Tait said. “In order for public broadcasters to survive and to flourish, we must flourish on the services, news and programming that most connect with our public — not just as one audience, but as many audiences. This is, after all, the power of digital.’’
Alberta’s Notley heads east to build support for pipeline CANADIAN PRESS
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says she will soon be heading to Toronto and New York to rally support among
business leaders for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. Notley said she will also take her message to a meeting of U.S. and Mexican governors and Canadian premiers in early May.
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arter Streek scored with 4.1 seconds remaining in the third period to force overtime, a goal that revived the Thompson Junior Blazers’ hopes of a bronze medal at the Western Canada Bantam Hockey Championship. But the Winnipeg Hawks just weren’t in the mood for a hometown comeback victory on Easter Sunday at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre. Nate Goodbrandson one-timed a shot past Blazers’ netminder Sam Begg 37 seconds into the extra frame to secure a 3-2 win and third-place finish for his Hawks.
“This is a team that never quits,” an emotional Blazers’ head coach Kyle Allan told reporters after the game. “I wouldn’t expect anything less from them.” Goodbrandson opened the scoring on the power play at 12:19 of the first period, but Zakery Anderson answered quickly for the Blazers, with assists going to Streek and Branden Toye. Streek, a first-year bantam who finished the tournament with a team-leading eight points, had a goal disallowed in the second period. Officials ruled the puck was directed in with a high stick. “I didn’t think so [it was a high stick], but the ref had a different view,” Streek said. Rory Neill foiled Begg to give the Hawks a 2-1 lead near the halfway point of the third period and it appeared Winnipeg was destined to hold on for a regula-
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tion victory when the Blazers failed to capitalize on lengthy 5-on-3 power play. Streek’s heroics sent the crowd into a frenzy. “You just stay positive on the bench,” Streek said. “The game’s not over until the final buzzer. “The puck just squirted to Reagan [Milburn]. He made a great play in front and it was in the back of the net.” Milburn and Brendan Hunchak had assists on the game-tying goal. Cole Plowman was named the Hawks’ MVP of the bronze-medal game. Begg played well between the pipes for Thompson. Braden Smith was named the Blazers’ game MVP. Thompson played twice on Thursday, falling 5-4 to B.C champion Seafair before bouncing back with a 6-4 win over the
Manitoba champion Hawks. “It was a special group,” Allan said. “The kids worked hard and cared for each other all year long. “A lot of people thought we wouldn’t do as well as we did.” Alberta champion Airdrie bested Thompson 3-1 on Friday and the Blazers wrapped roundrobin play with a 2-0 victory over Saskatchewan champion West Central on Saturday. Seafair, which won the B.C. title, knocked off Airdrie 2-1 in double-overtime to win gold on Sunday afternoon. The Blazers finished atop Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association standings with a record of 16-2-1, but fell 3-2 to Kelowna-based Central Zone in the OMAHA final. Thompson placed second at the Prince George Crossroads Cup in January, falling 3-2 (an
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AWARDS ACCEPTED The TRU WolfPack have handed out yearend awards. Mitchell Popadynetz of the men’s soccer team and Rachel Windhorst of the women’s volleyball team were named athletes of the year. Soccer player Ryan Glanville and volleyball player Kendra Finch won Doctor
Roger H. Barnsley Scholar Athlete Awards. The Cliff Neufeld Leadership Athlete of the Year Awards went to Michael Rouault of the men’s basketball team and Kaitlin Lomas of the women’s volleyball squad. Yevgeniya Nyukhalova of the women’s volleyball
team and Jan Pirretas Glasmacher of the men’s soccer squad were named newcomers of the year. Conlan Sprickerhoff of the cross-country running team earned the Directors Award, which is given to an athlete recognized for distinguished service within the athletic department.
Rachel Windhorst of South Surrey has been named the TRU WolfPack female athlete of the year.
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Vibe settle for fourth The South Fraser TNT knocked off the Kamloops Vibe to claim bronze in the South Coast Women’s Hockey League Championship on Sunday. Kamloops posted a 2-0 record in roundrobin play, topping the Meadow Ridge Moose 4-1 and the Trinity Western Titans 4-1, but the Moose edged the Vibe 3-2 in semifinal action. The Fraser Valley Jets cruised to a 7-2 win over the Moose in the championship game. Recording points on the weekend for Kamloops were Rochelle Smith (4G), Jaclyn Frilund (2G), Dani Ayerst (2G), Kathleen McDonald (2A), Melissa Brunn (1G), Jackie Sollis (1G), Alyssa Reid (2A) and Sarah Botter (2A). Ashley Fisher backstopped the Vibe. PACK SPLIT After winning games against the visiting Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs of Lethbridge 5-4 and 8-0 on Saturday, the TRU WolfPack dropped a pair of Canadian College Baseball Conference games to the same opponent on Sunday at Norbrock Stadium. PBA, which in 2017 knocked off TRU in the league final to claim its seventh consecutive CCBC championship, won 11-7 and 15-5.
ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW Vance Fode of the TRU WolfPack points to the catcher’s empty glove in dismay after being called out at home plate on the weekend at Norbrock Stadium. TRU and the Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs of Lethbridge split a four-game series.
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BRIEFS Bryant Jameus of Kamloops struck out three batters over four innings in relief work in the early game. Connor McKenzie of Kamloops was 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI. The WolfPack (3-5) will play host to a doubleheader against the Okanagan College Coyotes on Thursday at Norbrock, with game times set for 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. TITLE FIGHT Kamloops fighter Matt Baker will feature
in the co-main event at Brave 11 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on April 13. He is scheduled to fight Klidson Farias de Abreau of Brazil for the Brave Combat Federation (BCF) lightheavyweight championship at the mixed martial arts event. Baker has a record of 14-9, along with two no-contest decisions. BCF is a Bahrainbased promotion that was founded in 2016. GET IN THE GAMES Seniors interested in entering the 2018 55-Plus B.C. Games in Kimberley and Cranbrook in September are invited to become familiar with the 23 sports on offer at an event in
Kamloops on April 19. The information session will get underway at 10 a.m. at Chief Louis Centre on Shuswap Road. For more information, call Linda at 250679-3557 or go online to 55plusbcgames.org.
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Jacob Taylor prepares to launch at a throws event hosted by Olympic bronze medallist Dylan Armstrong and the Kamloops Track and Field Club on Saturday.
FIELD LAX TRYOUTS Field lacrosse players who want to play for Zone 2 at the 2018 BC Summer Games in Cowichan in July are invited to try out on May 5 in Vernon. The ThompsonOkanagan team qualification event for 2003and 2004-born boys will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at DND Field (2950 15th Ave.). Online application forms are available at bclacrosse.com.
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LIVERPOOL, England — It wouldn’t be a big European night at Anfield if there wasn’t a special welcome planned for the visiting team. Just ask John Terry. “I walked out into that cauldron and heard that singing and saw that passion,’’ the former Chelsea captain wrote in his autobiography about the team’s trip to play Liverpool in the 2005 Champions League semifinals. “The hairs on my arms were standing up.’’ Just ask Villarreal, too. Two years ago, ahead of a Europa League semifinal match,
the Villarreal team bus was greeted with flares, missiles and smoke bombs as it made its way through the narrow streets around Anfield. Liverpool won on both occasions. And while the players on the field have a more important role, the power of the fans should not be underestimated. Manchester City might find this out on Wednesday for the first leg of its Champions League semifinal against Liverpool. Match time is 11:45 a.m. Not long after the draw was made for the richly anticipated all-English last-eight encounter, a poster was distributed by some Liverpool fans on Twitter, entitled: “Coach Greeting.’’
“Bring your flares and flags. Banners and bangers. Pints and pyros,’’ it urged. Below, a message in bold read: “We’re going to show them exactly what money can’t buy.’’ It was retweeted by Redmen TV, an influential Liverpool fan group. For City’s players, it promises to be quite the welcome. “It’s wonderful, it’s great, it shows everything, it shows the passion,’’ Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said on Tuesday, when asked about the fans greeting the teams to the stadium. “As long as it happens in a legal way, I’m completely fine with it. I like it.
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Criticized relentlessly early in their careers with the Vancouver Canucks for being too slow and too soft — among other things — Henrik and Daniel Sedin persevered to elevate themselves among the NHL’s most dominant players for nearly a decade. Quiet and humble on and off the ice, the superstar twins took the same approach with Monday’s announcement that they will retire after this season. “There’s been a lot of talk,’’ Henrik Sedin said during a lunchtime press conference at Rogers Arena. “We felt the longer the season went, it became clearer to us this was going to be our last year.’’ “It’s a happy day for all of us,’’ Daniel Sedin added. “We’re really comfortable where we’re at.’’ The 37-year-olds released a letter on the team’s website earlier in the day before fielding questions from reporters for nearly half an hour. They relived those tough early times, the high-flying glory days, the crushing defeats and the last three seasons that have seen the Canucks lose more combined games than any other team in the league. “It’s always tough losing,’’ said Daniel Sedin, who along with his brother will play just
two more NHL games. “But with the team we had, you have to stay positive, you have to keep playing the right way, and trying to teach the young guys.’’ Vancouver played host to Vegas after KTW’s press deadline on Tuesday and its last home game is scheduled for Thursday, with Arizona coming to town. Puck-drop is slated for 7 p.m. Selected second and third overall at the 1999 draft after the Canucks made a series of trades to grab both players, the Sedins were the face of the franchise for the majority of their careers. But it wasn’t initially a smooth transition from Sweden to North America. “There’s lot of people that believed in us early on that were part of this organization,’’ Henrik Sedin said. “If they would have listened to a lot of voices out of this room, it would have been easy to trade us because we didn’t live up to the hype.’’ The Sedins would eventually do so to become one of the most fearsome duos in the league, with what sometimes seemed like a telepathic ability to find each other with passes. Their vision often left opponents gasping for air following a dominating shift that ended with another Vancouver goal. Heading into the final year
of their contracts, the Sedins penned another open letter in September, stating their desire to remain with the only franchise they’ve ever known — even if it meant forgoing the chance at a Stanley Cup elsewhere. “We know we had the best jobs in the world,’’ Henrik Sedin said Monday. “We tried to treat it that way. “We haven’t looked too far ahead or we haven’t looked back. I’m sure we will after this is done.’’ Two sure-fire Hall of Famers, Henrik Sedin has 1,068 points (240 goals, 828 assists) in 1,327 regular-season games, while Daniel Sedin has 1,038 points (391 goals, 647 assists) in his 1,303 outings. Henrik Sedin added 23 goals and 55 assists in 105 playoff games, and Daniel Sedin put up 25 goals and 46 assists in 102 post-season contests. They were never able to bring a championship to the West Coast, but led Vancouver to within one game of winning the Cup in 2011. Despite the bitter disappointment, that ride will stay with them. “Game 7, Stanley Cup final, you want to pull that off,’’ Henrik Sedin said. “We had a lot of good teams throughout the years here. That year was special. “Probably the highlight of our careers, but
also the lowest point.’’ Individual accolades, however, weren’t a problem. Henrik Sedin won the Art Ross Trophy as the league’s top scorer in 2009-10 with 112 points before also capturing the Hart Trophy as league MVP. Daniel Sedin then took Art Ross honours in 2010-11 with 104 points and took home the Ted Lindsay Award as the league MVP voted on by the players. “We hated missing practice and games,’’ Henrik Sedin said. “When they dropped the puck, we wanted to be on the ice. We wanted to be the go-to guys.’’ The Sedins plan to stay in Vancouver for the time being and are looking forward to spending more time with family. Known for their tireless work in the community, the pair have remained committed to the Canucks through a painful rebuild the last three seasons that seems to finally be taking shape. The twins will wrap up their careers Saturday in Edmonton against the Oilers. “It’s a chance for us to thank the fans,’’ Daniel Sedin said of the games this week. “We told our teammates this morning they should be regular games. Treat us the same way. “It should be no different this last week.’’ That most assuredly won’t be the case.
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before a flurry of events in his personal life that included his wedding. He finished tied for 36th. He believes a more low-key schedule in advance of this week’s tournament will help him to put in a bigger performance. “The year has flown by,’’ he said. “Things have settled down since last March. We’re taking it a bit easier with not as many things going on off the golf course. Things are easier to control and handle but life’s good.’’ Thanks to three top10 finishes, Hadwin has already earned more than US$1.1 million this season. His best result was a tie for third at the CareerBuilder Challenge in January. Hadwin also fin-
ished in the Top 30 of the FedEx Cup standings last season. Although Hadwin didn’t fly to Georgia for a practice round before this week, he said he is playing better overall than at the same point last year,which should help at Augusta National, where golfers need to have all facets of their game in top form. “You need to hit some good shots, you need to get up and down and you probably need to make some tough five- or 10-foot
putts to keep rounds going,’’ he said. “It’s definitely a plus going in [to the Masters] playing a little better.’’ A year ago, he recognized he was struggling with his iron game, but has tightened that up this year. “Consistent ballstriking has taken the pressure off some other areas in my game,’’ he said. “It’s allowed me to stay patient and if I don’t make a few putts here and there, I’ll just keep hitting it well and giving myself chances.’’ Mike Weir, who is celebrating the 15th anniversary of his 2003 Masters victory this year, makes up the other half of this week’s Canadian contingent. The Masters begins on Thursday morning.
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
APRIL 4 - APRIL 10, 2018 LIBRA
- Sept 23/Oct 23 Be proud of the way you are able to remain neutral in complex situations, Libra. This is why others will come to you when they need advice in the days ahead.
Cancer, your performance at work is a topic of discussion this week. Others’ recognition of your hard work will provide a confidence boost.
Aries, things may seem to be going smoothly when something unexpected pops up out of the blue. Thinking quickly will ensure you do not miss a step.
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LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
Taurus, you may want to help solve a problem at work, but in this case, it might be best to let others draw their own conclusions. Take a step back.
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- Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, others may misinterpret your willingness to offer an opinion as intrusive. Reassure them that you are just offering help, not trying to pry.
Communication between you and close friends this week is a breeze, Leo. You are able to tackle quite a number of subjects and may even plan a brief getaway trip.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 2
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
Gemini, teamwork is the name of the game in the days ahead. If you learn to work with others, seemingly unsolvable problems can be solved rather easily.
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Virgo, your week starts out on solid footing. All you need to do is maintain the status quo for the next few days and things will progress in the way that you expect.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan20 Capricorn, if you are serious about your goals, you have to hunker down this week and draw out a plan. Seeing things in black and white will help you set your course.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, although it may seem foolish at this point to scale back on your workload, doing so will enable you to focus more intently on specific details and do your best.
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Sagittarius, you are tempted to color outside the lines and break all sorts of boundaries. But at this juncture in time, it may be better to play things a bit more moderately.
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Obituaries & In Memoriam GERMAINE DOLORES OLSEN June 30, 1938 - March 21, 2018 Germaine Olsen (Accarias) passed away peacefully at the Kamloops Senior’s Village in Kamloops BC on March 21, 2018. She was predeceased by her husband Richard Olsen in 2008, and survived by her sons and brother: Rod Olsen, daughter in law Donna, grandchildren Tyler, and Derek. Son Mark Olsen, daughter in law Rosemaree , grandchildren Tanner, and Alisa. Brother Raymond Accarias, and sister in law Marjorie. Germaine was born in New Westminster, British Columbia, and raised on the family farm in South Surrey, BC. She graduated from Semihamoo High School and after completing business college met and eventually married Richard Olsen. Germaine was very involved in the White Rock community taking on the role of President of the Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary Program, member of the lacrosse association as well as the team mom on the boys hockey and lacrosse teams. Probably her most remembered role was as the ever present mom with the open door that hosted the boy’s friends and extended family. Germaine will be remembered as a fun loving person with an infectious laugh that always placed family and friends as her priority. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC are appreciated. Germaine will be greatly missed and we hope that you can share some memories and stories about Germaine at her celebration of life on April, 28th, 2018 from 12:00pm until 4:00pm at the Hampton Inn & Suites 1500 Langley Bypass, Surrey BC.
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Yet our heartache blends with sadness, to know that he is at Peace. To know that he did not move on alone; instead he departed surrounded by his family, whose combined embrace strengthened him in farewell. Harbhajan was born in Manaka, India in 1927 and arrived in Canada in Spring 1971 with his family following him the following year. He worked at Evans Forest Products in Savona until his retirement in 1988, after which he pursued the loves of his life, including gardening, cooking delicious home-cooked meals and watching his family thrive. Harbhajan remains in our lives as a Brother, Father, Grandfather and GreatGrandfather. And now, it warms us to know that he is once again a Husband, as Gurmit Manak, his wife of 59 years, welcomes him back to her embrace after her own passing in 2013. It is our hope that they may be reunited as husband and wife to see their family flourish; that they may take the next step together, both knowing that they have done well and have done well by us too. Succeeding them are those who they have raised, fed, housed and loved: their children Cindy (Jeet) Sandhu, Anoop (Mahenderpal) Kooner, Bunka (Raji) Manak, Mandy (Michael) Manak, Ash (Dahl) Manak and their grandchildren Sameena, Rubeena (Mike), Rick (Siri), Jason (Jenny), Chris (Taryn), Jasmine (Rob), Michelle (Mike), Ryan, Tristan, Quintin, Eric and Rebecca. Also succeeding them are a new generation of eight great-grandchildren, in which their presence will always endure. A funeral service was held at Kamloops Funeral Home on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 1:30 pm in remembrance of a Husband, Brother, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather; one unsurpassed in love as each and for whom there is eternal gratitude for the sacrifices he made to change the world around him so that we could flourish. Thank you, Dad.
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Gary Johnston, our husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He leaves behind his wife Shelley, children Brad (Nicole) and Donna (Tracy), grandchildren Alexa, Samuel, Melissa and Jason (Katie), great-grandchildren Seianna, Emilio, Isaiah, Jaden and Darian and the mother of his children Linda (Tim) Pelton. Gary was very proud of his family, he looked forward to more opportunities to tell them. Gary was born in New Toronto, ON (now known as Mississauga) to parents Russell James Johnston and Doris Mildred Johnston (nee Owles). As much a parent to him over the years was his paternal grandmother, Irene ‘Cassie’ Doherty, whom he loved dearly. Mr. Johnston’s work in construction meant frequent moves for them and Gary recalled that any time they relocated, Grandma Doherty was always there--he knew he could count on her. His childhood was spent in Toronto, North Vancouver and the Chilcotin. The family moved to Winnipeg when Gary was a young teen. It was in ‘Friendly Manitoba’ that he began his work experience. His father gave him his blessing to go work on the farm of a friend where he would earn his board, learn some useful skills and stretch his wings a bit. Perhaps it was this hardworking community, where neighbours learned to depend upon each other, that helped shape Gary’s work ethic and instill in him the value of friendship. Gary met Linda Jean Reid in Winnipeg and they married October 15, 1965. They made the big move to Salmon Arm in 1967 where Gary found employment at the plywood mill in Canoe. He also served as a volunteer fireman and enjoyed the friends he made in the community. Gary married young and prior to that had dropped out of High School. Despite his responsibilities as a young husband and father, Gary determined to finish
She leaves her devoted husband Henry, daughters Tammy (Davide), Linda (Niall) and Angela (Mike), six cherished grandchildren Matteo, Makena, Luca, Evan, Mika and Stefano, her twin sister Emi (James) and her family and brother Roy (Arlene) and his family. Irene was born a twin, much to the surprise of her parents Ihachi and Harumi Hamaoki in Kamloops, BC. After high school she pursued her post-secondary education in Vancouver and then returned to Kamloops to marry her first and only love, Henry. Although Irene’s diverse career spanned nursing, teaching, counselling support and occupational health and safety, nothing came before those she loved. Mom taught us that nurturing our relationships and being there for one another are the greatest gifts we can give. Mom cultivated the best in each of us and held us steady. Though she will be dearly missed, we will endeavour to share the legacy of her light and love in her honour. An open Celebration of Irene’s Life will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Kamloops Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 160 Vernon Avenue, Kamloops, BC from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm There will be a tribute at 12:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to BC Children’s Hospital or a charity of your choice.
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Our wonderful mother and loving wife Irene Rumi Uyeda passed away peacefully surrounded by the warmth and love of her family on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 in Langley, BC.
Here, we announce the passing of Harbhajan Manak, who after almost 91 years of loving and being loved, departed us at 3:53 pm on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
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his education and commuted daily to Kamloops where he attended what was then Cariboo College, completing his grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 in just one year. The family moved to Kamloops in 1971 and Gary started working for Canadian Pacific Railway shortly thereafter. He was a conscientious employee and worked his way up from the rail yard to position of Conductor and served his fellow employees as local union chairman in the course of his 31 years. Gary loved the outdoors and you could often find him hiking the hills of Kamloops with four or five of his good buddies, sledding in the winter, boating in the summer, camping and fishing the hot spots of BC. In 2003, after retirement, Gary moved back to the Chilcotin and made his home at Nimpo Lake, BC. He thought it was a little bit of heaven. He met his wife Shelley there working at a fishing lodge and as much as he loved to fish he always claimed she was the best thing he ever caught. Gary and Shelley married in 2013 and settled in Tappen, April of 2015. He continued his active involvement in politics and recently had taken on a personal project to campaign for an MRI machine for the Shuswap General Hospital.
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Eddie Collins Eddie Collins of Kamloops, BC passed away peacefully on March 26, 2018 at the age of 50. Eddie is survived by his loving and devoted mother Johann Collins, his adoring sons Andrew and Michael Kennedy, brothers Patrick, Cordell and sister Deanna (Jay), beautiful nieces Danica and Taylor, nephews Noah and Jonas. Ed also left behind so many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Eddie was predeceased by his father Ed (Ted) Collins on August 22, 1984. Eddie was born in Murrayville, BC but grew up in Kamloops. He attended Norkam Secondary and graduated in 1986. Afterwards Eddie moved to Surrey where he raised his two sons. Eddie was a devoted and caring father that loved to coach his boy’s lacrosse teams. Eddie was a selfless person that always put everyone before himself; he was an amazing friend, brother, father and son. Eddie was a brave, strong and courageous man who will be missed dearly by everyone as he left a mark wherever he touched.
“Those we love don’t go away. They walk beside us every day, Unseen, Unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
Gary had great personal courage and chose to see life’s hurdles as simply things to overcome. His willingness to serve as ambassador for the CNIB in the Salmon Arm area is further evidence of his positive outlook. The family wishes to thank you for being Gary’s friend--you have greatly enriched his life.
A special thank you to all the nursing staff on 6 South, ICU and Renal Unit at RIH. You all brightened his time there and brought him light when he needed it the most.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Gary at Bowers Funeral Home in Salmon Arm on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 2:00 pm with a reception following at the same site. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Gary’s life.
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Jeanette Marie Wilson passed away peacefully on Friday, March 30, 2018. She is predeceased by her husband George Edward Wilson and survived by her five children Mark (Jenny) Rodrigue, Chris (Cheryel) Rodrigue, Colette (Renee) Rodrigue, Marilyn Rodrigue (Stan), Michael Rodrigue, her sister Sharon and a wealth of happy grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was known for her appreciation of the amazing family she held together in good times and bad. She held a strong sense of humor and dedication to family commitment. We will continue to live on with her values and appreciation for being able to have her in our lives. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577 Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
On March 19, 2018, Mr. Edward James Dunnigan passed away peacefully in Kamloops. He was born on August 7, 1932 in Edmonton, Alberta to John and Vera Dunnigan, he was the first of twelve children. Shortly after graduating from high school, he joined CN Railways as an Engine Serviceman becoming a Fireman Hostler in 1952. He was promoted to Locomotive Engineer in 1957, spending 18 years working various runs in and around Edmonton. In Kamloops, after 38 years of service, Ed retired from the railway. Ed enjoyed bird hunting and fishing with his brothers, other relatives and friends; he was a member of the Aberdeen Hills Golf Club for 20 years. He was predeceased by his parents, brothers John and Joe and sister Margaret. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of over 60 years Marion, his children Janice (Reilly) Thompson of Edmonton, David of Vernon, Patricia (Russell) Bloomfield of Kamloops, Mark of Edmonton and Angela Dunnigan of Kamloops, granddaughter Alicia of Kamloops, great-grandchildren Christopher and Edward. Also left to cherish his memory, his brothers and sisters Thomas of Kelowna, Richard “Dick” (Jan) of Edmonton, William (Jan) of Nanaimo, Robert (Maureen) of St. Albert, AB, Kathleen Eliot of Vernon, Irene Wood of Calgary, Evelyn Dunnigan of New Waterford, NS and Ronald (Linda) of Edmonton, sister-in-law Adele Dunnigan of Edmonton, brother-in-law John-Paul Pronovost of Keremeos, BC and sisterin-law Sharon Buchan of Edmonton as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Prayers will be recited on Friday, April 6, 2018 at 5:00 pm at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 255 Nicola St, Kamloops. The Reverend Father Derrick Cameron will celebrate the Funeral Mass at the Cathedral on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the John & Vera Dunnigan Physical Education Scholarship at Catholic Education Services, Assistant Superintendent of Education Planning, 9807-106th St. N W, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 1C2 or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
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Announcements . . . . 001-099 Employment . . . . . . . . .100-165 Service Guide . . . . . . . 170-399 Pets/Farm . . . . . . . . . . .450-499 For Sale/Wanted. . . . .500-599 Real Estate . . . . . . . . . .600-699 Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700-799 Automotive . . . . . . . . . . 800-915 Legal Notices . . . . . . 920-1000
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Education/Trade Schools
Help Wanted
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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Coming Events 2018 DAWSON CITY International Gold Show. The northernmost placer mining and consumer trade show. May 18th & 19th. Visit goldshow.dawsoncitychamberofcommerce.ca for information. Or call 867-993-5274
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~ Caution ~ While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in Kamloops This Week are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front. HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Arthritic Conditions / COPD? Restrictions in Walking / Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000. Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply Today For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372 MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-athome positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-athome career today!
Courses. A Great Gift. Next C.O.R.E. April 28th and 29th. Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L. May 6th, Sunday. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:
Bill
250-376-7970
Help Wanted Apartment Manager to manage medium sized building in Surrey (Cloverdale). Salary $3000.00 per month. Phone 604-214-2957. Board Directors Needed! Oncore Seniors Society operates the directors being the membership of the society. We are seeking to two or three new board members. We own and operate RiverBend Manor and Mayfair Manor in Kamloops; as well as recently opened RiverBend Manor in Prince George. The board meets once per month on the last Monday at 4:30 for an hour. The board is not generally involved in day-to-day operations. Interested individuals should contact Garry Limpright at: garry.limpright@outlook.com I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679
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Career Opportunities
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• Millwright • Welder/Fabricator
is looking for substitute distributors for door-to-door deliveries. Vehicle is required. For more information please call the Circulation Department at
Education/Trade Schools
KML Meat Processors Westwold,BC Production Staff Starting wage $17.00, Bonus Incentives, Health Benefits. Mon-Fri 7-3:30 or as required. Temporary housing available. Email resumes to rmason@kmlbeef.com or rbalmer@kmlbeef.com or fax to: (250)375-2387 No Phone Calls Please
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North Enderby Timber is looking to hire a full-time Millwright and a Welder / Fabricator. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Please email resume: netimber@junction.net
PERFECT Part-Time Opportunity
2 Days Per Week call 250-374-0462
AAA Courses PAL & CORE
Personals Looking For Love? Try your luck with 1x1 boxed ad $35 plus tax for 2 weeks. Price includes box number. Call 250-371-4949 to place your ad and for more details.
Lost & Found Found set of keys in the parking lot at Summit Shopping Ctr. Turned into Atomsphere Sporting .
courses every Monday and/or Tuesdays plus on Weekends. Gift Certificates and details at www.pal-core-ed.com or 778-470-3030 APPLY NOW: A $2,500 Penny Wise scholarship is available for a woman entering the Journalism Certificate Program at Langara College in Vancouver. Application deadline April 30, 2018. Send applications to fbula@langara.ca.
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Registered Nurses
RN’s needed for in home one on one pediatric respite care in the Kamloops area. Offering union wages, paid training and full support. E-mail resume to: Carley LeBoldus, cleboldus@western.ca or fax: 1.250.762.9898
SANDMAN INNS RURAL BC recruiting management couples, both full-time and part-time roles available. Ask us about our great employee perks and accommodation. Apply on https://sandmanhotels. prevueaps.com
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Small Engine Mechanic
Exeter Forest & Marine Sales Ltd is looking for a Small Engine Mechanic, experience proffered, will train, Full Time.
Please drop off Resume: 130 Horse Lk Rd, 100 Mile House, B.C. or email exeter@telus.net 250-395-4441
Sales ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS: NEWSPAPER AND DIGITAL MARKETING Kamloops This Week is always looking to add superb sales people with a creative flair to our team. Our business requires highly organized individuals with the ability to multi-task in a fun, fast-paced, team environment. We offer our clients traditional marketing ideas and products, in addition to cutting-edge, state-of-the-art online strategies to help them compete in today’s digital environment. Good interpersonal skills are an asset and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are desired for those who wish to join the vibrant KTW team. Excellent communication skills, a valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle are what you need to become a part of a growing business entity. If you are a competitive and creative individual and enjoy challenging yourself, we want to hear from you. Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to sales manager Ray Jolicoeur at ray@kamloopsthisweek.com We thank all applicants, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
Temporary/ PT/Seasonal
Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries. Call 250-374-0462 for more information.
Work Wanted HOME & YARD HANDYMAN If you need it done, Give us a call ! Steve 250-320-7774. Job wanted by Computer Programmer-Analyst /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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Pets
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Animals sold as “purebred stock� must be registrable in compliance with the Canadian Pedigree Act.
PETS For Sale? TRI-CITY SPECIAL! for only $46.81/week, we will place your classified ad into Kamloops, Vernon & Salmon Arm. (250)371-4949
PART-TIME POSITION
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Merchandise for Sale
Auctions FIREARMS AUCTION APRIL 21st, - Three Sessions Live And Online. Bidding Opens April 6th. www.switzersauction.com, Toll-Free 1-800-694-2609, Email: paul@switzers auction.com. Estates And Collections Wanted. Switzer’s - Canada’s #1 Firearms Auction.
Books, Coins, Stamps Local Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Bills+ Please Call Chad 250-863-3082 The Coin Guy.
$500 & Under Do you have an item for sale under $750? Did you know that you can place your item in our classifieds for one week for FREE?
TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING Funding available for those who qualify!
8621094 CERTIFIED ICBC AIR BRAKE COURSE April 7-8, 2018
Class 1 Truck Driver Training 2-5 week training courses available
Ask us today about our new B-Train Employment Mentorship Program! Call 250.828.5104 or visit tru.ca/trades
Call our Classified Department for details!
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Firewood/Fuel ALL SEASON FIREWOOD. For delivery birch, fir & pine. Stock up now. Campfire wood. (250) 377-3457.
Furniture Diningroom table w/8-chairs, c/w Buffet and Hutch. Med Colour. $900. 250-374-8933.
Misc. for Sale 2-1955 Original Fringed Suede matching Leather Jackets. M-42, F10-12. $400/both. 250377-6920. 29,000 grain water softener New in box $350 2-XL kids snowmobile helmets $20 ea (250) 256-0084 2 sheets 6x8 foam cork underlay paid $140 asking $85 for both (250) 299-5414 MISC4Sale: Oak Table Chairs-$400, 1-Standard 8ft truck canopy $300. Call 250851-1115 after 6pm or leave msg. Shoprider Scooter w/charger. Good cond. $1200. 250-8195029 or 250-319-7097.
School District No. 73 Kamloops/Thompson Distributive Learning/I.T. Service Desk Analyst School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) is currently accepting applications for a Distributive Learning/I.T. Service Desk Analyst.
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The successful applicant must have a 2-year Post Secondary Diploma in Computer Science (BSc preferred) and possess a Linux Certification LPI Level I (Level II/III preferred), supplemented by a minimum 2 years’ experience with Linux networking and LAMP Programming. Valid BC driver’s license is required. For further information, please visit makeafuture. ca to create a profile to apply for the position. If you have the above qualifications, please submit written applications by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 6, 2018 to: John Cuzzola, Director of Information Technology School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) 1383 Ninth Avenue Kamloops BC V2C 3X7 E-mail to jcuzzalo@sd73.bc.ca
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Merchandise for Sale
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Misc. for Sale
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A-Steel Shipping Storage Containers. Used 20’40’45’53’ insulated containers. All sizes in stock. Prices starting under $2,000. Modifications possible doors, windows, walls etc., as office or living workshop etc.,Custom Modifications Office / Home� Call for price. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866528-7108 or 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
$0.99/each for a box of 180 ($178.20). Also full range of tree, shrub, and berry seedlings. Free shipping most of Canada. Growth guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or TreeTime.ca SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-567-0404 Ext:400OT
Shoprider Scooter, cherry red. Like new, less than 30miles. $2800/obo. 250-3764813.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Merchandise for Sale
Real Estate
Rentals
Misc. Wanted
For Sale By Owner
Apt/Condo for Rent
For Sale By Owner $55.00 Special!
Northland Apartments
Christine is Buying Vintage Jewellery, Gold, Silver, Coins, Sterling, China, Estates, etc. 1-778-281-0030 Housecalls.
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KTW requires door to door substitute carriers for all areas in the city. Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462
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Coin Collector Buying Coins Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver+ Chad 1-250-863-3082
Kubota AV2500 Generator. $585. 250-374-1988
Misc. Wanted
Musical Instruments
00000000000000000000000 Numismatist buying coins, collections,paper money, gold, silver +. Todd 250)-864-3521
2-3/4 French and German Violins c/w case/bows. $200-$ 300. 3-Full size violins. $200$500. 250-434-6738.
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The special includes a 1x1.5 ad (including photo) that will run for one week (two editions) in Kamloops This Week. Our award winning paper is delivered to over 30,000 homes in Kamloops every Wednesday and Friday.
Bachelor Suite starting at $845 per month 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Adult Oriented No Pets Elevators / Dishwashers Common Laundry $850-$1,200 per month North Shore 250-376-1427 South Shore 250-314-1135
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Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society (1) Full-time Family Wellness Navigator Objective: Navigators deliver self-management support to participants via coaching and wellness planning. Participant-centered support is facilitated by an Integrated Wellness Plan. Navigators work with participants to set goals in all domains in their life and relationships, identify wellness team members (including peer supports, therapists, traditional healers/helpers/teachers or family) to help meet the goals, set a realistic time frame, and support individual in achieving or adapting their goals. Requirements: t %JQMPNB JO 4PDJBM 4FSWJDFT )VNBO 4FSWJDFT 4PDJBM 8PSL PS Relevant Experience t .VTU CF GBNJMJBS XJUI UIF EFWFMPQNFOU BOE DPHOJUJWF emotional, social, and cultural needs of the program participants as well as the family system t *OUFSWJFXJOH BOE OFFET BTTFTTNFOU TLJMMT t 4USPOH QSPCMFN TPMWJOH BOE QMBOOJOH TLJMMT t .VTU IBWF FYDFMMFOU JOUFSQFSTPOBM BOE DPNNVOJDBUJPOT skills, both written and oral t ,OPXMFEHF PG MPDBM 'JSTU /BUJPOT DVTUPNT BOE DVMUVSF BO asset t .VTU IBWF B WBMJE #$ ESJWFS T MJDFOTF BOE SFMJBCMF USBOTQPSUBUJPO t .VTU CF BCMF UP QBTT B $SJNJOBM 3FDPSE $IFDL t 1SFGFSFODF XJMM CF HJWFO UP CVU OPU MJNJUFE UP 'JSTU /BUJPO Applicants Start Date: ASAP As Needed Pay: Negotiable Posting until position is ďŹ lled For full job description contact SCFSS. Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume by Mail, Fax or E-mail Attn: Yvonne Hare, Executive Director 4DX FYNY $IJME 'BNJMZ 4FSWJDF 4PDJFUZ $MBQQFSUPO "WF .FSSJUU #$ 7 , ( 5FM t 'BY reception@scwexmx.com Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society thanks all those who apply, however, only qualiďŹ ed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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Taseko Mines Limited (Taseko) is a mining exploration, development and production company. Our main assets are the Gibraltar copper-molybdenum mine just north of Williams Lake, the Prosperity gold-copper project, south west of Williams Lake, as well as the Harmony gold prospect on Haida Gwaii and Aley niobium prospect north west of Mackenzie, BC. At Taseko Mines, our Gibraltar operation delivers exciting new projects and invests heavily in the communities where we live and work. Our formula for success is combining a working environment and community that allows our employees and their families to thrive.
Heavy Duty Mechanic (CertiďŹ ed Journeyman) Career As part of our continuous growth, we are currently sourcing a Heavy Duty Mechanic (certiďŹ ed journeyman or fourth year apprentice) at our Gibraltar Mine to complement our world-class team. If you have relevant qualiďŹ cations, operational experience, and a desire to improve your career and quality of life, we’d be honored to have you consider Gibraltar Mines. QualiďŹ cations: t )JHI 4DIPPM %JQMPNB PS FRVJWBMFOU BOE B WBMJE ESJWFS T MJDFOTF t *OUFSQSPWJODJBM USBEF RVBMJmDBUJPOT JO )FBWZ %VUZ &RVJQNFOU .FDIBOJDT 3FE 4FBM CertiďŹ cation). t 0QFO QJU NJOJOH NBJOUFOBODF FYQFSJFODF SFMBUJOH UP MBSHF TDBMF #VMMEP[FST BOE TVQQPSU FRVJQNFOU 1 ) 4IPWFMT %SJMMT BOE ,PNBUTV )BVM 5SVDLT %FUSPJU %JFTFM engines, Cummins series engines and various medium and light duty support equipment as found in typical open pit mining.
Haul Truck Operators Career As part of our continuous growth we are currently accepting applications for Haul Truck Operators for Gibraltar Mine. If you have relevant qualiďŹ cations, operational experience, and a desire to improve your career and quality of life, we’d be honored to have you consider Gibraltar Mines. QualiďŹ cations: t )JHI 4DIPPM %JQMPNB PS FRVJWBMFOU t "CJMJUZ UP TJU GPS VQ UP IPVST BOE UP QFSGPSN SFQFUJUJWF UBTLT t .VTU CF QIZTJDBMMZ mU BOE BCMF UP MJGU MCT UP TIPVMEFS IFJHIU UJNFT TIJGU and able to work primarily outdoors in various weather conditions.
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Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society (1) Full-Time Social Work Case Aide Scw’exmx Child and Family Services Society is a First Nations service delivery agency providing culturally appropriate and holistic services through various programs to Aboriginal children and families residing on and off reserve in the Nicola Valley. You can learn more about us at www.scwexmx.com. Objective: The Social Work Case Aide is responsible for providing paraprofessional and support services to the social work team and clients accessing services. The Social Work Case Aide plays a key role in supporting the social work team in meeting service delivery standards through the provision of administrative service delivery support. The Social Work Case Aide develops positive working relationships with the extended family, foster families and a meaningful relationship with the children in care. Requirements: t #BDIFMPS T %FHSFF JO TPDJBM XPSL PS TJNJMBS mFME JT preferred t "CMF UP PCUBJO BOE NBJOUBJO $ EFMFHBUJPO t .JOJNVN POF ZFBS TPDJBM XPSL FYQFSJFODF PS t .JOJNVN POF ZFBS FYQFSJFODF XJUI 'JSTU /BUJPOT ZPVUI children and families t "CJMJUZ UP JOUFSQSFU BOE BQQMZ 'FEFSBM BOE 1SPWJODJBM legislation and standards of practice t %FNPOTUSBUFE QSPBDUJWF BQQSPBDIFT UP QSPCMFN TPMWJOH with strong decision-making capability t )JHIMZ SFTPVSDFGVM UFBN QMBZFS XJUI UIF BCJMJUZ UP BMTP CF extremely effective independently t 1SPWFO BCJMJUZ UP IBOEMF DPOmEFOUJBM JOGPSNBUJPO XJUI discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response t %FNPOTUSBUFE BCJMJUZ UP BDIJFWF IJHI QFSGPSNBODF HPBMT and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment t 1SPmDJFOU JO .JDSPTPGU 0GmDF 0VUMPPL 8PSE &YDFM BOE 1PXFS 1PJOU "EPCF "DSPCBU BOE 4PDJBM .FEJB XFC platforms. t 3FDPHOJ[FT BOE SFTQFDUT BMM DVMUVSBM EJWFSTJUZ BOE IBT knowledge of Aboriginal Culture t .VTU IBWF B WBMJE #$ %SJWFS T -JDFOTF BOE SFMJBCMF transportation t .VTU CF BCMF UP QBTT B DSJNJOBM SFDPSET DIFDL Start date: April 9, 2018 Pay: $45,069.91 per annum Deadline: March 23, 2018 Interviews to take place: March 26, 2018 For Full job description contact SCFSS
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**BOOK NOW FOR BEST WEEKS IN 2018** Shuswap Lake! 5 Star Resort in Scotch Creek BC. REST & RELAX ON THIS PRIVATE CORNER LOT. Newer 1bdrm, 1-bath park model sleeps 4 . Tastefully decorated guest cabin for 2 more. One of only 15 lots on the beautiful sandy beach with a wharf for your boat. Provincial park, Golf, Grocery/Liquor store & Marina all minutes away. Resort has 2 pools, 2 hot tubs, Adult & Family Clubhouse, Park, Playground. Only $1,300 week. BOOK NOW! Rental options available for 3 & 4 day, 1 week, 2 week & monthly. Call for more information. 1-250-371-1333.
1996 Toyota Camry. Fully loaded, sunroof, V-6. New tires. $1,750. 236-425-2124.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF 2011 THOROUGHBRED, AVIDDIVA, and that 2016 THOROUGHBRED COLT, by FRIESIAN FIRE, out of AVIDDIVA
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Pursuant to KRS Chapters 376 and 424, as well as other applicable law, please take notice that Jennifer Kaak d/b/a Newtown Thoroughbreds, shall sell at public auction that 2011 Thoroughbred, AVIDDIVA and that 2016 THOROUGHBRED COLT, by FRIESIAN FIRE, out of AVIDDIVA (the “Thoroughbreds�), in order to satisfy its first and prior lien in said Thoroughbreds. At the time of the sale, the successful bidder shall make payment in full for the Thoroughbreds in either cash or certified funds made payable to “Jennifer Kaak� and shall take title and possession of the Thoroughbreds AS IS, WHERE IS, with no warranties of any kind being made by Jennifer Kaak including, without limitation, any warranties regarding the condition of the Thoroughbreds or suitability of the Thoroughbreds for any particular purpose. Jennifer Kaak is in possession of the subject Thoroughbreds and expressly reserves its creditor bid right up to the total principal amount of the lien held by Jennifer Kaak, plus costs. Said auction shall take place on Monday April 9, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. at 2003 Newtown Pike, Georgetown, KY 40324.
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