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David Paul knows what will likely happen when he meets a couple seeking a divorce. “Many of these are people going through the worst times they will ever, ever go through,” the Kamloops lawyer said. “When people get into my office, they are often angry and have a hard time working to a satisfactory resolution.” Enter Charlie and, much of the time, everything in the room changes.

Charlie just has a way of bringing the anger level down and helping induce a calm that might lead to the warring couple working to end their marriage without hating each other. Charlie is inspirational for a puppy — albeit one big purebred poodle pup. He has already worked his magic in the Paul family and has, in a roundabout way, led to Paul having his master’s degree thesis published by Harvard University.

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Consultations are underway to assess potential “consequences” of the new health-care payroll tax in advance of its 2019 implementation, B.C.’s premier said Thursday. “This is not a tax that has been implemented,” Premier John Horgan said at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops. “It is a tax that will be implemented and I think a mature and responsible government looks around. They implement policy and they gauge what the consequences of those policies are. That’s what we’re doing.” The province announced in its February budget plans

to charge a new payroll tax to businesses with payrolls over $500,000 as it works to fulfill a campaign promise to axe MSP premiums. “We told British Columbians who paid medical services premiums that they would not at the end of our term,” Horgan said. Non-profits and government-funded institutions are not exempt from the payroll tax. B.C. Wildlife Park executive director Glenn Grant has told KTW the tax, coupled with increases to the minimum wage, will add significant financial pressure to the non-profit that could result in closing the park down the road. “With respect to not-for-profits, minister Carole James is consulting widely to hear from people about what the

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consequences will be,” Horgan said. Non-profits aren’t the only ones feeling the pinch. The City of Kamloops expects to pay an extra $100,000 to $200,000 under the new payroll tax and the Kamloops-Thompson school district anticipates paying an additional $250,000. “Certainly, minster Fleming, minster of education, is talking to school boards all the time,” Horgan said. “School boards pay medical services premiums for their employees now and this year that cost will be cut in half. We’re not asking, as previous governments would have done, to claw back those savings. We’re leaving those savings with school boards.” See HORGAN, A5

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Attestation action, funding limbo CHURCHES AWAIT WORD ON SUMMER JOBS FUNDING APPLICATIONS MICHAEL POTESTIO STAFF REPORTER michael@kamloopsthisweek.com

Government funding for two local churches looking to hire summer students remains in limbo they submitted applications as a bit of a form of protest against the Canada’s Summer Jobs program’s new attestation requirement. The federal program supplies wage subsidies allowing employers to create summer jobs for students, but this year’s applicants were required to sign an attestation that has some faith-based employers across the country feeling they are victims of discrimination. “We haven’t heard back either way whether we’ve been accepted of rejected,” said associate pastor Jordy Orsetti of Westsyde Fellowship Church, which has received funding in nine of the past 10 years. Employers this year need to check a box in the form that states the job and the organization’s core mandates respect the guarantees provided in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The attestation specifically references abortion rights, which has caused issues for faithbased employers because it conflicts with their religious beliefs surrounding those reproductive rights. Both Orsetti and Rev. Jonathan Strutt of Bible Truth Church submitted applications with the attestation crossed out and a vow in its place that their churches will respect the Charter. Both applications were returned. When he filled out his application for the mail, Orsetti crossed out the attestation and quoted the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, saying the church doesn’t discriminate against any people. “They said because I did that, my application was incomplete,” Orsetti said, adding he resubmitted with the same response. Orsetti told KTW the church opposed signing the attestation because it views it as contradictory to the Charter itself by discriminating against religious rights. “They were telling us that if we didn’t agree with their inclusion, that we would be denied funding. By telling us that they were adding that in support of the Charter was a bit of a contradictory statement,” Orsetti said. While the church does not condone abortion, Orsetti said the church would never tell someone who had one that they weren’t welcome, noting his church has abortion-counselling classes. Strutt’s application was rejected after the attestation requirement was crossed out and

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replaced it with a statement saying the church would abide by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. “They responded, saying it cannot be altered,” Strutt told KTW. He said the church re-applied, explaining it “can’t in all good conscious sign something that has given the illusion that we promote or support abortion.” The church has not received a response since the second application. In March, the Conservative Opposition introduced a motion calling for the federal Liberal government to allow organizations that engage in non-political, non-activist work to access to Canada Summer Jobs funding regardless of whether they sign the attestation, but the motion was defeated. Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo Conservative MP Cathy McLeod said that while there’s nothing else her party can do this year, she suspects some of the affected organizations might look at a court challenge. “If we were elected in 2019, we would never impose that kind of values test on employers,” McLeod said. She said the goal for now is to ensure the requirement doesn’t impact employees from being able to provide summer jobs again next year. McLeod told KTW she has heard from several church groups who hire staff for summer camps.

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• Remove accumulations of branches, needles, dry grass, and other debris from the ground. • Remove vegetation and small trees that may act as a "ladder", carrying fire into the treetops. • Space trees 3 m apart and prune branches within 2 m of the ground. Deciduous trees (having leaves) are an exception; they help to hinder fire spread, so their removal is discouraged.

ZONE 3 (30-100 METRES) • Remove vegetation and small trees that may act as a "ladder", carrying fire into the treetops. • Space trees 3 metres apart and prune branches within 2 m of the ground. Deciduous trees (having leaves) are an exception; they help to hinder fire spread, so their removal is discouraged.

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Notice to Motorists Lansdowne Street Construction Between 3rd and 4th Avenues Expect delays, and please use caution and obey all traffic control devices and traffic control people in work zones. For traffic details, follow #kammute on Facebook and Twitter. For project details, call 250-828-3461 or email publicworks@kamloops.ca. Spring Line Painting The City of Kamloops will be commencing the annual spring line painting program in April and will continue until approximately the end of June.

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DESIGNING SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPES - APRIL 18, 2018 Design a beautiful landscape that meets your needs while considering plant health and the environment. Learn about garden styles, design principles, and the process for putting it all together. Find out how to make sustainable choices like choosing the right plant for the right place. Attend our workshop on April 18, 2018 . To register, call 250-828-3500 and quote course #283233. Visit kamloops.ca/ipm

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Horgan says 85 per cent of businesses won’t pay tax From A1

“We won’t be implementing the employer health tax until 2019 and so that gives employers an opportunity to prepare — and we believe that’s appropriate,” Horgan said. While businesses have this year to prepare for the tax, they will be hit twice as hard in that first year. Businesses that already pay employee MSP will pay more in the first year with the new tax because MSP won’t be axed until 2020. “The payroll tax, the health employer’s tax, is not unlike taxes in every other province in Canada. In fact, it’s lower,” Horgan said. “Eighty-five per cent of small businesses or businesses will not pay any health employer tax at all.” Horgan said the provincial government will continue to monitor the situation, but stressed making life more affordable for British Columbians and fulfilling principles on which he campaigned are priorities. To that end, Horgan was asked about the carbon tax increase, which hit drivers’ wallets starting April 1 and will increase each year through

2021. The carbon tax rate is $35 per tonne and the rate will increase by $5 per tonne until it reaches $50 per tonne in 2021. Businesses have said higher fuel prices will lead to added costs to consumers. Horgan said the increase equates to a penny more at the pumps. “Drivers pay medical services premiums and now they’re paying half as much for medical services premiums,” Horgan said. “In 2010, they will not pay medical premiums at all. If you’re driving in Surrey, and you were among British Columbians who were charged to cross a river, that’s not happening anySurplmore. So, for those drivers, they’re certainly pleased.” He said gas prices spiked long before the increase and blamed lack of supply. “My view is we need to bring on more supply to meet the demand,” he said. “That happens in every economic situation, whether it be housing, whether it be commodities. And I believe if we spend a fraction of the time arguing about a pipeline and put that time into building a refinery so that we could use B.C. or Canada’s natu-

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Charlie joined the family at a difficult time. Paul’s in-laws had died within three months of each other. The family’s first dog died two years earlier and a decision was made that there would be no more canine family members. “The last one was the last one,” Paul said. “We even put in hardwood floors because it was the last one.” Wife Arlene, however, wanted a dog and, eventually, she prevailed. Charlie came to live with them — but he also went to the office on occasion and Paul noticed that when Charlie was in the room, the battling couples often relaxed and engaged with the pup. “And those mediations were always successful,” Paul said. Prepping for his thesis project while studying at Toronto’s Osgoode Hall Law School for the degree in dispute resolution, Paul took to heart what his instructor told him — find a subject that will lead to exploring areas that have never before been researched. He chose the role therapy dogs can play in mediation and soon discovered

the subject had been studied in most every discipline except mediation. Paul had already seen therapy dogs in action. He teaches at Thompson Rivers University, where every Thursday local therapy dogs are on site to interact with people. He noted they are used in prisons to help the incarcerated socialize better. He knows therapy dogs are used with people who have various health needs, from autism to blindness to depression. Paul learned of the role various hormones and chemical reactions can play in social interaction. In particular, he was impressed by an academic article that lamented the fact there was no way to spray oxytocin — one of those hormones — into a room of unhappy people. Paul realized he could do just that. “I can bring oxytocin into a room by bringing Charlie,” he said. Thesis completed and, after receiving an A-plus, Paul sent it to various potential publishers. “And, just for fun, I added Harvard,” he said. “Two weeks before I got the email, I said to Arlene, ‘Can you imag-

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Starting Monday, the city’s homeless can store personal belongings — medication, identification and more — at a new facility across from city hall. “People actually quite excited about it,” said Jen Casorso, the city’s social and community development supervisor. “I’ve had my own conversations with homeless folks in the last couple months. There is already word on the street with the storage happening.” The project is a partnership between the City of Kamloops and the Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society, which will operate the program. It was funded through the federal Homelessness Partnering Strategy and will run out of a city building at the corner of West Victoria and Lorne streets. Kamloops media toured the facility Tuesday afternoon in advance of the opening and got a first-hand look at how it will operate. Those wishing to use the service walk through the front doors, sign a waiver and store belongings for free It sounds easy, but specific rules, modelled after lessons learned from a visit to a similar facility in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, have been put in place to protect staff and curb liability.

For example, access by the homeless is limited to a loading room and bathrooms are reserved for staff. “This is the only place they’ll have access to,” Victor Tom, Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society executive director, said. Items first go inside a clear plastic bag, allowing staff to monitor from behind a locked half-doorway what goes inside the 50 storage totes. Excluded items include illicit drugs, firearms and food. The clear plastic bags are then placed into plastic navy blue bins. “It’s for the safety of our employees and to make sure we don’t have a lot of the stuff that we don’t want in there,” Tom said. Totes are limited to 50 pounds and will be weighed on a scale in the loading room before placed onto a trolley, which slides through a hole in the wall to be picked up and taken into a room lined with shelves by a staff member on the other side. A minimum of two staff members will be working at all times. “Staff are not searching items, they’re not making sure they’re all laid out on the table and going through them, but it’s about being clear about the expectations up front and making sure people follow those guidelines,” Casorso said. Check-in will be required every three days in person and check-in by phone may only be done in extenuating circumstances, such as if someone ends up in the hospital.

Other rules dictate the facility will not store shopping carts;, multiple people may not share a single bin and all who wish to store belongings must sign a waiver. While the rules are clear, Casorso said most people “are really, really good.” “They see this as a benefit to them, an opportunity to store some of their really important belongings, whether it’s identification or small family heirlooms, stuff like that that they’ve been packing around, that’s really important to them,” she said. “This will provide that space.” Casorso estimated about 100 people live on the city’s streets. The facility is also equipped with washing machines and the program may one day include laundry services for the homeless. “Looking at the opportunity to provide folks with a fixed address for some folks, so that they can receive mail as well,” Casorso said. “The space has the potential to kind of grow as the Friendship Centre settles into operating the mini storage and as the clients start interfacing with the space.” The project cost between $30,000 and $40,000 to start, which included minor renovations to the building. The city is providing the space, which it will lease to the Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society. The program will cost $60,000 per year to run, including staffing (for five people) and supplies.

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nce upon a time, living-paycheque-to-paycheque was a self-deprecating descriptor used by residents who contributed to the economy — both earning and spending — yet never seemed to get ahead. Now, in 2018, those are seen as the good old days for far too many. At the risk of sounding like an introduction to a rant, the cost of living is skyrocketing, with the high cost of rent and home ownership consuming well beyond a reasonable portion of income, while wages remain relatively stagnant. We pay more for food, gas and lodging — each with the government taking far more than its traditional share, all the while convincing us that each tax, every levy, will improve quality of life for us and for future generations. This ballooning cost-of-living problem requires leadership — true leadership — from all levels of government, yet this topic of debate is heard mainly on the streets, while elected officials and bureaucrats seem to be emotionally invested in their own remuneration. Can anyone really imagine we’d one day be talking about affordable housing in Vancouver as being $1,500-a-month rent for a studio apartment? We’ve hit the point when even by the time a $15-an-hour minimum wage comes into effect in 2021, the cost of property will make home ownership out of the question for those intent on paying their own way. Politicians have been ineffective on this issue for too long, with civic governments concentrating on high-end developers, with provincial governments adding charges under the pretext they are pushing us toward safer behaviour that minimizes our carbon footprint and with federal governments more focused on partisan philosophy than serving voters. We need leadership at all levels that stops telling us fairytales and starts focusing on issues that increase our income and reduce our outgo. Any less will doom future generations to happily never after. — Goldstream News Gazette

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n January, I reminded readers that for all the bluster of the Christy Clark years, with LNG and “debt-free B.C.,” John Horgan never actually opposed chilling and exporting northeast B.C.’s abundant shale gas to Asia. He’s fine with hydraulic fracturing, too. He just promised an independent study, like he did with the Site C dam. As NDP opposition leader, it was politically convenient to sound like he detested both of these time-tested industries, the better to calm urban voters raised on a steady diet of environmental scare stories. Now that he’s premier, the real Horgan emerges. It’s a more abrupt transition than I expected, considering his government hangs by the thinnest of Green threads. Horgan seems to have found one of Clark’s old LNG hardhats in the premier’s office — and he likes the fit. The Shell-led LNG Canada project, $40-billion worth of pipelines, processing and shipping out of Kitimat, is now Horgan’s top priority. The “LNG income tax,” brought in by the B.C. Liberals, will be repealed. Construction will be exempted from sales tax, as with manufacturing plants, and LNG Canada will even be exempted from carbon tax increases that start this year. B.C. Hydro power will be sold at the industrial rate, as it should be, although the old Horgan used to call that a subsidy from residential ratepayers. When Clark and the B.C.

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VICTORIA Liberals were in full flight, summoning the legislature in the summer of 2015 to set conditions for the Petronas-led Pacific Northwest LNG, Horgan took to calling lead minister Rich Coleman “the gas man.” He railed for years against what we now know are much more modest LNG tax breaks. “Shell does not need handouts from government,” Horgan told Victoria’s CFAX radio in 2013. “Christy Clark reassures us that moving India and China away from coal-burning facilities to LNG facilities is the cleanest, greenest answer,” NDP MLA Michelle Mungall told her hometown Nelson Star in 2016. “I can’t believe how ridiculous that is. It’s still a fossil fuel.” Guess who is now minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources? (Much to her own surprise, I suspect.) And guess who is the new gas man, as LNG policy is directed by the premier’s office? In January, Horgan made his first visit to China, where he

experienced the smog-choked air in a vast country that is still building hundreds more coalfired electricity plants to power its mind-boggling urban development. “I stood on the bank of the Pearl River and I couldn’t see the other side,” Horgan said. I toured China two years ago and I agree with him. It has to be seen, and smelled, and tasted, to fully appreciate the scale of the building boom and the pollution crisis. B.C. Green Leader Andrew Weaver has been proven right for once. If this deal goes ahead, Site C power will be used to green up B.C. LNG, sold at the same discount industrial rate sawmills get. Weaver was briefed on the government’s talks with LNG Canada, a rare consortium of Shell, PetroChina, KOGAS of South Korea and Japanese giant Mitsubishi. He insists that B.C.’s 2030 and 2050 targets can’t be met with LNG. They can’t be met without it either, barring some miraculous technological breakthrough. Weaver will vote against the tax breaks, especially the carbon tax relief, when legislation comes this fall. For now, that doesn’t matter, because the B.C. Liberals have to support LNG. We’ll see how outraged Weaver is next February, when he is asked to support another NDP budget. tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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WE CAN ALL BECOME PART OF THE SOLUTION Editor: Re: KTW’s April 4 review of the play, Children of God (‘Children of God is must-see theatre’) The review says everything is perfect. Actually, it isn’t — it’s sad, gutwrenchingly, awfully sad. That it occurred so very recently is all the more reason to be shocked into action. Most nations, if they look hard enough, can find periods in their history where they shake their heads in shame at their actions. It doesn’t matter whether they were instigators or participants; atrocities occur because people allow them to occur. The screenplay is what I call faction — fiction based on fact. It is beautifully written and acted with emotion. The haunting music adds to the sometime surreal atmosphere. It felt like sitting on the stairs watching an argument or

assault without participating and being unable to influence the outcome (which I knew would be wrong). Should Children of God be obligatory viewing throughout the country? Yes Should it be obligatory viewing for every child in schools and post-educational establishments? Yes. Why? Because it tells a story with which so many people can resonate. If you’re unsure of the residential schools atrocities, there are many, many, resources available from which to learn. I’m a newish immigrant, but I am not unfamiliar with prejudice. You don’t have to be of First Nations descent to experience abuse of any kind. I like to think my adopted home and those who live in it are some of the best people in the world. I am proud to be a naturalized Canadian. It’s fine for the government

and other individuals to apologize and try to compensate those who experienced the residential system. How on earth is that done with respect, empathy and understanding? Is a financial offering good enough? If so, how much is enough? What will make enough of a change to allow those affected to move forward as Canadians without losing their individual and cultural identities? You can’t bring back life or force those long dead to apologize. Subsequent generations have struggled with the fallout of their predecessors’ lifetimes of confusion and torment. You can change your practices, though — not be an individual person, but be a group or nation of people who want to make a difference. It seems the Church, like so many times in history, has a lot

for which to be responsible. Where are the Church’s responses to the overwhelming mountain of evidence? Apologies? Will they ever come or will it react as we have come to expect by burying its head in the sand and hoping no one notices. Did Children of God affect me? Heck, yes. I aim to move off the sidelines and become part of the solution. I have signed up for information from the Cultural Survival Organization (culturalsurvival. org) and will watch with interest the proceedings. While I am one voice, together I hope we can make a change. Patricia Garnham Kamloops

IF NOBODY OBJECTED, WRONGS WOULD LAST Editor: “As long as the world shall last, there will be wrongs, and if nobody objected and if nobody rebelled, those wrongs would last forever.” — Clarence Darrow (1857-1938) We are seeing the same

common sense as Darrow successfully displayed in defending Scopes during the famous 1925 Monkey Trial. It also explains the “illegality” of Elizabeth May, Kennedy Stewart, Sven Robinson, Pastor Niemoller and thousands of others down the ages who

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A TIP FOR READERS ABOUT FLAGS, ETC. Editor: These two items were in the March 14 edition of KTW: The first was a photo of a flag being carried at Thompson Rivers University at the IDays Flag Parade. Those taking part should take more pride in the flags

they are carrying. The flags should not be touching the ground. The second was a letter about parking at Royal Inland Hospital. Those finding slips on their vehicles need to realize they are not parking tickets. They are notices.

Those who wish to challenge them can do so. Under the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act, section 116(4) (c), you must send a letter to both the parking company and the collection agency, with them signing that they

received a copy, stating “this matter is in dispute and judicial proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction is requested.” I hope this helps some KTW readers. W.R. Travis Kamloops

LANSDOWNE WHAT OF RECORDS FOR POT OFFENCES? TRAFFIC BACK-UPS ‘RIDICULOUS’ Editor: Come on, Kamloops councillors, don’t you see the traffic backing up on Lansdowne Street? It’s ridiculous. You can’t even get through a green light before it turns red again. At least have the light at First and Lansdowne run longer than what it is now so at least more than 10 cars can get through. Since the aesthetics have been changed in this area, the traffic lineups are terrible. It never used to be that bad. I cant be the only person thinking this. T. Walker Kamloops

Editor: A question to ponder: When the Canadian government legalizes marijuana, will all those with criminal records for possession of marijuana have their convictions thrown out? At one time, women were convicted of trying to vote because it was illegal for them to do so. That law has since been rescinded and deemed archaic.

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Body found in river that of missing senior Kamloops Mounties have confirmed the body found in the South Thompson River in Valleyview on Wednesday is that of Thelma Vaughan, the 62-year-old Kamloops woman who was reported missing in February. Foul play is not suspected in the death. Vaughan’s blue Volkswagen Jetta was found abandoned on Feb. 7 near the Lafarge Bridge in east Kamloops. The vehicle had been parked there since at least Feb. 3. Police and search crews have scoured the area multiple times, both on the ground and from above, with no success. Ground crews and a drone were used three times, while an RCMP helicopter was twice used to search nearby fields and the hillsides. In addition, a police tracking dog has searched along the South Thompson River. Cpl. Jodi Shelkie said police were called on Wednesday at 11 a.m. after a resident reported finding the body partially submerged in the water in the 700block of Shuswap Road, across the South Thompson River from

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made an aggressive movement towards a customer, an employee struck him,” RCMP Cpl. Jodi Shelkie said. “Police located him near the store a few minutes later and he was arrested without incident.” The 37-year-old-suspect, whose identity has not been made public, is known to police. BAIL HEARING SET The suspect in the murder of a 55-year-old Logan Lake man is scheduled to return to court for a bail hearing next week. Gordon James Fleming, 66, is facing one charge of seconddegree murder in connection with the death of David James Fast. Police were called to the Copper Valley Motel just after 6:30 a.m. on March 1 and found an unresponsive man inside a suite. Efforts to revive Fast were unsuccessful. Fleming was arrested at the motel and has been in cus-

tody since. Investigators have said Fleming and Fast were known to each other. Fleming is slated to return to court on Monday for a bail hearing. The investigation into Fast’s death is ongoing. JURY SELECTION DATE A date for jury selection has been set for the B.C. Supreme Court trial of a Shuswap man accused in a fatal hit-and-run crash on a rural road near Magna Bay in 2016. Raymond Edward Swann is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of Brian Watson, a Kamloops-Thompson school district facilities worker who was struck and killed while riding his motorcycle on SquilaxAnglemont Road on April 3, 2016. Swann’s four-week trial is slated to get underway on July 16. During a brief appearance in court on Wednesday, jury selection was set for the first day of trial. Swann, who is from Sorrento, is not in custody. Lawyers are scheduled to

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LOCAL NEWS B.C. Housing Minister Selina Robinson was at Lii Michif on Wednesday to announce the funding commitment to a crowd gathered at the North Shore office of the Métis support agency. MICHAEL POTESTIO/KTW

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The provincial government has come through with approximately $4.7 million to cover the full cost of building a housing project for Indigenous youth and elders in Brocklehurst. Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services is developing the affordable rental housing project that will see youth who age out of government care live under the same roof as their First Nations elders. B.C. Housing Minister Selina Robinson, was at Lii Michif on Wednesday afternoon to announce the funding commitment to a crowd gathered at the North Shore office of the Métis support agency. “We need to start addressing this need we have around Indigenous housing,” Robinson said. “This complex will not only be a place for Indigenous youth to call their own, but a space where they can learn from their elders, giving them a muchneeded support network. They will have the time and security to build their lives while they’re here.” Construction of the facility is expected to begin this summer. The 31-unit two-storey building will be located at 975 Singh St. and contain a mix of bachelor and one-bedroom units

with cooking facilities. A full-time housing manager and a support worker will provide counselling and other supports to residents. Executive director Colleen Lucier told KTW rental income will support those two positions. Wraparound supports will be provided by elders, Community Living British Columbia, social workers from Secwepemc Child and Family Services and Lii Michif. Youth outreach workers employed by Lii Michif will also take support shifts through evenings. Former Lii Michif mentor Katrina Powell, who was born and raised in Kamloops, believes the project could help prevent a lot of homelessness in the area. “I feel like there is a huge stigma that comes with [being a youth in care] and it affects them and it creates mentalhealth issues, multiple barriers and drug addiction,” Powell said. Supports offered through this project will help create stability for the youth as they age out of care, she said, noting services like the pending housing complex didn’t exist in Kamloops when the now-32-year-old aged out of care at 19. “This program is probably the best thing that could happen to these youth to prevent them from aging out and having no support along the way,” she told the crowd. Robinson said Indigenous people often face extraordinary

housing challenges that are out of proportion compared to other Canadians. “We know that Indigenous people are more likely to live in overcrowded spaces in poor quality housing [and] they do not have nearly enough affordable housing options throughout our province,” she told those assembled for the announcement. In addition to nearly $5 million in government funding through BC Housing, the City of Kamloops is providing a 60-yearlease of the property to Lii Michif at next to no cost. In March, city council unanimously approved a rezoning application to allow for 31 units to be built as opposed to the initial proposal of 15. “The reason council unanimously endorsed this was because of the commitment from [Lii Michif] to provide wraparound services to provide the services that are going to be needed by the occupants of this building to help them in their struggles and to help them get a leg up in terms of re-entering the workforce and getting a start as an Aboriginal youth,” Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian said. The building, which will be known as Kikékyelc, will include 16 homes for youth and 15 for elders. Rental rates will range from $600 for a studio apartment to $750 for an accessible one-bedroom layout.

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to the traffic challenge experienced by parents, students and neighbours as a result of the overcrowding at Westmount elementary.” She added once a solution has been confirmed, there will be a meeting at the school. At the February board of education meeting, Sidow said there are several potential solutions, including: • Improving the ability for students to walk from Batchelor Heights and cross Westsyde Road safely; • Re-opening Westsyde elementary, eight kilometres north on Westsyde Road, and moving some Westmount students there; • Finding ways for students to take either a school or city bus from Batchelor Heights to Westmount elementary; • Staggering school start times or creating supervised opportunities for parents to drop off students earlier and pick them up later. Wereley said the school principal sent parents a reminder on Wednesday to have their children use sidewalks and crosswalks when walking to and from school. The April 16 parents’ meeting is at 6:15 p.m. in the school library.

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The mother of a kindergarten student at Westmount elementary is hoping to see school board representatives at the upcoming parent-advisory committee meeting. Leanna Wereley said she hopes those trustees or administrators bring with them the report they have on the traffic situation near the Westsyde school — and that it has recommendations that will be acted upon. However, School District 73 superintendent Alison Sidow would only say she hopes there will be an announcement on the report “on or before the April 23 public board meeting.” The concern is growing, Wereley said, because there were near-misses on Wednesday and Thursday this week. She spoke with one parent who said a child darted out in front of his truck on Collingwood Drive at the south end of the school’s playground, an area many parents use to avoid congestion at the school site itself. Werely said she hoped to speak with the other driver soon to confirm

the details of that incident. There have been other close calls in the area, she said, due to the size of the school population — it is at about 140 per cent of capacity — and its location on a side street to Westsyde Road that only has a pedestrian-activated stop light at the intersection. The school’s parking lot designated for parents to use has room for about 17 cars. The school is on Walkem Road, a short stretch that curves into Dickenson Road, which is a cul de sac. KTW was at the school in February to watch the traffic flow as school was dismissed. About 180 cars drove in to pick up children and leave, creating long and lengthy traffic lines that further congested the area as drivers waited for someone to activate the stop light or for there to be a break in traffic. The city and the school district hired a consultant to look at traffic flow in the area and that report was received last month. Sidow has said the issue is complicated because many of the issues require the city to take action. In an email to KTW this week, she said the city and board are reviewing recommendations in the report “and are committed to finding a solution

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The Kamloops-Thompson board of education is improving its online presence — something it expects parents and guardians will be happy to see. Along with a redesigned website, School District 73 is creating a portal for online school-fee payments. “So it’s 10 p.m., the kids are finally in bed and you remember you have to send a cheque to pay for that field trip or yearbook,” said SD73 secretary-treasurer Kelvin Stretch. “Instead, you’ll be

able to do it online. It’s hugely more convenient.” The new website will also have a portal just for employees, something Stretch said should improve communications between the administration, board, teachers and other support staff. As the person who oversees the financial side, Stretch said another “really good news item” is the increase in funding for full-timeequivalent (FTE) students. For the 2017-2018 school year, it was $7,301 per FTE and, for the upcoming school year, it will rise to $7,423 per FTE, generating enough funding from the

government to cover negotiated wage increases for all unionized employees. Stretch said budget estimates are based on a levelling of enrolment or a possible increase. The SD73 draft budget now being reviewed by stakeholders, trustees and others and will go to the April 23 trustees meeting for approval. predicts 14,265 FTE students in 2018-2019, excluding those who are adults or learning through the district’s KOOL online education program. For the school year that ends in June, that enrolment total was 14,234.

Recognizing some schools are growing faster than others, Stretch said the district will be creating a part-time vice-principal position to add Barriere secondary and another full-time vice-principal at Sahali secondary. A health and safety co-ordinator position will also be created to help with an increasing workload in that area, Stretch said. There’s more paperwork now, he explained, as the district continually looks at ways to ensure a healthy and safe environment for all involved in education. A new district principal for

inclusive education position will also be created and 10 more certified-education assistants hired, a reflection of the change in how students with learning challenges are now educated and the district’s emphasis on inclusive and CEA-supported education whenever possible. The new provincial graduation programming also comes into effect in the next school year. In addition to the 80 credits required in specific subjects for a Dogwood diploma, students must also complete two career-education courses between grades 10 and 12.

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intimate feel with the opportunity to network with almost everyone during the conference, said conference outreach co-ordinator Julie Dormer. Monday features an icebreaker dinner and hockey game in Valleyview to get things started, but the week’s festivities really get underway on Tuesday and Wednesday, which feature the trade show and technical talks. The trade show is free to the general public and features many companies in the industry, including about six new booths this year. “It’s always great to walk around and talk to people about where they’re at and what they’re doing. There’s

drilling companies and blasting companies, there’s supply companies,” Dormer said. “The prospector booth’s always interesting, to see what they have to display. There’s the core shack, so you can look at different core samples,” Dormer said. Most of the technical talks scheduled will centre around various projects in the area, she said. “It’s a lot of updates,” Dormer said. “It’s a great opportunity to see where projects are and up-and-coming [projects].” Some of the key speakers on Tuesday include Bruce Madu, vice-president of minerals and mining at Geoscience BC, who

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Next week, Kamloops Coun. Arjun Singh will present to council themes that emerged from his recent climate-focused idea festival. “It is a very important issue, in my view,” Singh said. “Probably one of the most critical issues we’re talking about these days ... I see it as probably the top priority that we have.” The event, which took place on March 17 at the Rex Hall, is the second of its kind held by Singh to promote community dialogue. This year’s event also fulfilled a 2014 election campaign promise. “I wanted to make sure I do it before the end of the term,” he said. About 50 people attended, Singh said, a cross-section with representation from the business community, realestate industry, youth, residents and other councillors. The three-hour event

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part in a workshop on the BC Energy Step Code, a voluntary provincial program that aims to incrementally transform the housing market toward netzero, energy-ready buildings by 2032. Council heard from the province about getting ahead of the program before it is likely mandated and voted to authorize staff to apply for grant funding to assess and implement the program. During that workshop, however, council also heard goals to decrease energy use in Kamloops are not on target. Goals include decreased community energy use by 20 per cent by 2020 and by 50 per cent by 2050 and to reduce residential-based greenhousegas emissions to .9 tonnes per capita by 2020 and communi-

ty-wide greenhouse-gas emissions by 40 per cent below 2007 by 2020. “We’re not on track to meet those targets,” City of Kamloops sustainability services supervisor Glen Cheetham said during the workshop, noting the targets will need to be revisited. Singh said climate change requires serious action. “Ultimately, if we have goals without any action behind them that’s not going to work, but we have to have pretty bold action,” he said. Asked what action follows Singh reporting his findings to council, he said the festival fosters community relationships to continue dialogue and broaden conversations. “I think the action revolves around ideas I can take forward, which are undetermined yet,” he said. In addition to being a Kamloops councillor, Singh is co-chair of the Canadian Community for Dialogue and Deliberation. His blog can be found online at yourkamloops.com.

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A public meeting is being held on Thursday, April 12, for those interested in improving access to waterways in the Kamloops area for recreational users. The meeting, organized by Kieran Rankin, a School District 73 teacher and member of the Recreational Canoeing Association of B.C., will be held at 6 p.m. at Zack’s Coffee, downtown at Victoria Street and Fourth Avenue. The initial meeting of the Kamloops River and Lake Access Initiative will include a short presentation by Rankin on water access issues in the Kamloops region, followed by a discussion on how the group should operate and priorities for 2018. The group has sent a letter to Mayor Ken Christian and council, which reads, in part: “We are writing to ask that Kamloops city council improve access to waterways for handlaunching canoes, kayaks and other small watercraft,” the letter stated. “Kamloops is home to an

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enthusiasticoutdoor sports community, including many dedicated paddlers. “Canoeists, kayakers, paddleboarders, rowers and more can be seen gliding along the Thompson Rivers or Lake Kamloops on a sunny day. We are blessed with a fantastic network of rivers and lakes to pursue these sports, but accessing them can be difficult.” “Trains, private property, fences and gates, steep debrisstrewn riverbanks and a lack of public boat launches makes accessing our waterways tricky and at times dangerous.” The letter is co-signed by

Rankin, Don Flowers (president of the Recreational Canoeing Association of B.C.), Doug Smith (president of the Kamloops Hiking Club), Darryl Spencer (chair of the Thompson Rivers Interior Paddle Sports Club), Rachael Pollard, (president of the Kamloops Canoe and Kayak Club) and Colin Reid (CEO of the Kamloops YMCA/YWCA). The Kamloops River and Lake Access Initiative has a page on Facebook. More information can be found online at https://sites. google.com/view/kamloopsriver-access/home or by emailing Rankin at keiran.rankin@ gmail.com.

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minister of public safety and solicitor general. “As technology improves, we are always looking for new ways to broaden our reach and reduce the time it takes to communicate critical safety information. Wireless alerts will help us achieve both of those objectives.” Calls for better emergency alert communication followed a tsunami warning for some areas of the Vancouver Island and B.C. coasts in the early morning hours of Jan. 23.

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LOCAL NEWS During a 2014 visit to the Royal Inland Hospital oncology department, ICCHA Wish Fund board of directors Krishna Lakkineni (left), Dr. G.B. Gowd, founder Al Patel, Bob Purhit and Anil Parekh chat with RIH Foundation CEO Heidi Coleman. The ICCHA/Wish Fund is raising $500,000 in its bid to have a cardiac-care unit added to Royal Inland Hospital. The fund has donated more than $600,000 to the hospital, with the money used each year to buy much-needed medical equipment. KTW FILE PHOTO

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Al Patel is a man on a mission, but he has many hurdles to conquer. The Kamloops businessman and philanthropist wants to see an acute cardiac-care unit (CCU) and, later, catheter lab created at Royal Inland Hospital. A year ago, Patel committed to raising $500,000 for a CCU. As April begins, he has raised almost $200,000. However, in a recent teleconference with the Ministry of Health, Interior Health and Cardiac Services BC (CCSBC), Patel heard his goal isn’t likely to happen in the near future. Jaymi Chernoff of IH told Patel that it’s a reasonable goal to have, but other steps must first be taken by the health authority. For example, she said, there is a business case that needs to be developed for creating dedicated coronarycare beds at the hospital. Chernoff told Patel there are many other changes that need to happen at the hospital before it can be considered a “full-fledged tertiary cardiac-care facility.” Carol Laberge of CCSBC said her agency expects to release a

THE ICCHA/ WISH FUND • The annual ICCHA/Wish Fund dinner will be held on May 25 at Colombo Hall. It will again feature Mexican, Italian and Indian cuisine. Tickets are $250 each and all money raised goes to the campaign. Patel pays for the hall rental and food supplies and other supporters donate services to ensure all the money raised will be put toward creating a CCU at Royal Inland Hospital. Tax receipts will be issued through the fund. Tickets are available at Scott’s Inn, which Patel owns, at 551 Eleventh Ave. downtown, or at the RIH Foundation office at the hospital. position statement on all of the elements required to create a catheter lab in a smaller city, noting other communities also have expressed interest in having one. She said quality and safety must be “first and foremost” when planning sub-speciality procedures and expressed interest in continuing to work together on the issue. Patel pointed to his friend as one of the reasons why he wants to see the CCU created. Dr. Bas Gowd spent four days in a bed at RIH waiting to be sent to Kelowna General Hospital’s CCU when he was suspected of

having heart issues. He went to Kelowna and back by ambulance and estimates the cost to the health-care system would have been about $10,000. The death of Dr. Rajinder Jonega, who had a fatal heart attack while waiting in the RIH emergency department early last year, fuelled Patel’s determination. He and Gowd talked with others who have been placed on wards to await their trip to Kelowna, some in beds in hallways while they waited. They all want that travelling and its inherent costs replaced by a CCU at Royal Inland.

With six full-time cardiac doctors now in Kamloops, plus a locum who puts in half-time in the city, Patel wants that group to be given “the equipment and space to do what they know best. If we don’t, they will leave.” He said he’s not looking for a “full-blast” clinic, but one where at least angiograms can be done and stents inserted when needed. In most cases, Patel said, people would be back in their homes within a day. “How much is a life worth?” Patel asked. “The ECG [electrocardiogram] is not as accurate. It’s sound and not pictures.” John O’ Fee, former chair of the board for Interior Health, said he and then-health minister Terry Lake met with Patel to talk about his goal. O’Fee said they agreed it was something to work toward, creating a rapid-access clinic and then a catheter lab, but noted no timelines or promises were included. “It just seemed logical for the city,” O’Fee said. Gowd, who is now retired, said there has been talk about the need for a CCU for at least a quartercentury. He and Patel are hoping others in the community will work with them to meet the $500,000 fund-raising goal and pressure the health authority to approve a CCU

soon. Requests from KTW to speak with Health Minister Adrian Dix were unsuccessful, but his ministry sent an emailed statement that praised Patel for his “commitment to improving health services in Kamloops. “Service delivery for cardiac care is delivered in a regional model to make best use of the specialized resources required and to match the needs of the local population,” the email stated. “At this time, work is underway to build upon core foundational cardiac services in Kamloops and improve access to the existing regional cardiac catheterization lab in Kelowna. “Interior Health continues to build a cardiology program at Royal Inland Hospital that will expand services to meet patient’s needs in Kamloops and Thompson Cariboo Shuswap.” The statement pointed to creation at RIH of a rapid-access clinic that provides enhanced patient access to cardiac doctors, recruitment of more cardiologists to the city and the exploration of options to enhance coronary care and improved accessibility to enhanced heart-failure, cardiacdiagnostic and pacemaker services in the Thompson-Cariboo health-service delivery area.

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Trudeau’s balancing plays out on western tour MIA RABSON

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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is taking his government’s balancing act between the economy and the environment on a western Canadian road show this week. However, the precariousness of his position between environmental groups, who want no more fossil fuel development, and the oil industry, which is a big driver of the Canadian economy, will be highlighted on the trip. Several hundred Trans Mountain pipeline protesters were expected to give him a less-than-warm welcome at his Vancouver hotel on Thursday night. On Friday, Trudeau is set to visit Alberta’s oilsands to tour a Suncor facility, a company whose

CEO complained two months ago that Canada’s regulatory regime and uncompetitive tax structure would keep his company from investing any further in this country. The pipeline was approved by the Trudeau government in 2016, but protesters say it will raise the risk of oil spills in the Burrard Inlet and can’t be completed if the government is to meet its climate change commitments to cut Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions another 200 million tonnes a year by 2030. Furor over the pipeline has ramped up in recent weeks, with about 200 people arrested near Kinder Morgan’s Burnaby marine terminal in the last month. Trudeau faced protesters at a town hall in Nanaimo in February and their ranks have grown in the days since.

Trudeau’s western trip started with a stop in Victoria on Thursday, where he met with the Coast Guard for an announcement on marine safety and oil spill prevention. He had a clean-tech industry roundtable in Vancouver later in the day, followed by a $1,000-a-plate Liberal party fundraiser Thursday night. It’s outside that fundraiser that several hundred, possibly thousands, of pipeline protesters were expected to show up and make as much noise as possible. “Our warning to the prime minister and to his wealthy donors is that building this pipeline is going to cost him in the next election,’’ said Jolan Bailey, a climate campaigner with Leadnow. He said the protest had only been planned

for a week, but noted 2,700 people expressed an interest in the event and 700 had planned to attend. Trudeau won’t be sitting down with Premier John Horgan, whose government opposes the pipeline and has tried to put stumbling blocks in the way of construction. Trudeau has said several times that getting environmental protections in place hinges on also getting resources safely to overseas markets. That requires pipelines. As such, after pushing clean technology and oil spill protection in B.C. on Thursday, Trudeau was to fly to Fort McMurray for a tour of Suncor’s new oilsands facility there and a meeting with oil company executives. The oil industry has been critical of the gov-

ernment for putting regulatory barriers to more development. Trans Canada Corp. last year blamed the demise of the proposed Energy East pipeline project on the government changing the rules for pipeline approvals. The Liberals recently introduced new environmental-assessment legislation in a bid to prove it’s possible to better balance the needs of the environment with the needs of the oil industry. That legislation, however, may allow oilsands developments to opt out of federal environment reviews, which Emma Pullman called ridiculous. Pullman, the campaign manager for advocacy group Sum of Us, said one can’t be a climate leader and build more pipelines. Pullman understands

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EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it is set to table legislation to establish no-go zones for protesters around abortion clinics. Kathleen Ganley, deputy house leader, gave official notice to the legislature on Wednesday that the government intends to introduce a bill soon that would protect women from harassment. Earlier on Wednesday, Health Minister Sarah Hoffman said intimidation of patients at abortion clinics in Alberta is on the rise, which she added is something no one should have to tolerate. “This is not about freedom of speech,’’ Hoffman said. “This is about deliberate targeting by intimidation, shame, harassment and bullying of women who are often vulnerable. “That is completely unacceptable. Alberta women should have the right to access the care that’s right for them, including safe access to abortion services.’’ She declined to discuss details of the proposed legislation until it is introduced. If it were to pass, Alberta would join British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador in creating safe zones to keep protesters away from patients. Two clinics, one in Edmonton and one in Calgary, handle about 75 per cent of abortions in Alberta. Hoffman said the number of protesters outside the Calgary Kensington clinic has doubled in the last year, noting there

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Freeland: trading order facing huge threat MIKE BLANCHFIELD

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OTTAWA — With the winds of a potential China-U.S. trade war gaining strength, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said the global trading order that Canada helped create faces its greatest threat since 1945. “I think that in some ways, this is the most fraught moment

since the end of the Second World War. And that’s a big thing to say,’’ Freeland said during a panel discussion in Winnipeg on Wednesday. Freeland said the global trading order is now facing its most challenging moment since Canada helped establish it after the war, a development that laid the foundation for the peace and prosper-

ity that much of the Western world currently enjoys. She didn’t name the Trump administration, but it is at the epicentre of economic uncertainty that has thrust world markets into downward spiral in recent days. In the face of that, the U.S. now wants an agreement in principle on the North American Free Trade Agreement in the coming weeks

as it swaps escalating punitive tariff measures with China. Canadians watched record gains in the market evaporate as President Donald Trump tweeted ON Wednesday that the U.S. lost its trade war with China a long time ago because of the incompetence of his political predecessors. Freeland was set to be in Washington

on Thursday to meet U.S. trade czar Robert Lighthizer as part of the ongoing efforts to complete a renegotiation of the NAFTA. Freeland and Lighthizer met last month in Washington and the minister said they made good progress. “NAFTA is my biggest, most immediate, most constant challenge. It’s part of this

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bigger issue because the rules-based international order is also about rules-based international trade,’’ Freeland explained at a meeting of the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce. The broad international implications of the U.S.-China dispute are deeply disturbing, said Paul Evans, a professor of international relations at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the University of British Columbia. “Global supply and value chains are going to be disrupted, the norms and rules of the global trading system eroded further and a whole new level of uncertainty built into the global economic system,’’ Evans said. “Add to this the Trump administration framing of China as a strategic competitor and the powder train is being laid for a major confrontation.’’ Joseph Pickerill, spokesman for International Trade Minister FrancoisPhilippe Champagne, said the government is closely monitoring the U.S.-China situation. “We believe, first and foremost, in free trade, in the rules-based institutions and norms that govern it and in protecting the integrity and reputation of our market in the process.’’ David MacNaughton, Canada’s ambassador to the U.S., told the Canadian Press on Wednesday that while Canada’s trade focus is on making progress with NAFTA, it is mindful of the impact of the China dispute. “The U.S. has got issues with China. We’ve got some issues with China,’’ the envoy said. MacNaughton said

the fact that Trump, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto will all be in Peru next week for the Summit of the Americas could break the NAFTA logjam. “There is a good chance with the three leaders getting together in Peru, it provides a focus for us to work really hard to try and get as far as we can. I’m not going to predict where this is all going to end up except for the fact we’ve done our homework.’’ A well-placed source with first-hand knowledge of Canada’s NAFTA stance said the Peru meeting represents the best chance for the three leaders to make progress towards an agreement in principle. The source said centrepiece of any deal will be a resolution on autos. Kelly Craft, the U.S. ambassador to Canada, said in a speech Wednesday that she has “every confidence’’ that the three countries can “fix NAFTA so that it can work for the next 25 years.’’ But she said obstacles remain, including resistance to the American proposal to raise the duty-free limit on Canadians visiting the U.S. for 24 hours. “The lineup of cars driving back into Canada every weekend that has to stop and declare any purchase when travelling just for the day — think of the carbon footprint of those traffic jams spread across our border,’’ she told an Empire Club of Canada luncheon in Toronto. “Now, a lot of Canadians might not agree on what the U.S. suggests — $800 a day — but come on, $200?’’

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he Pope did not say there is no heaven. There is nothing intellectually embarrassing about the notion that good people go GWYNNE to heaven when they die. It sounds DYER a bit like a wishWorld fulfilment fantasy WATCH to outsiders, but it’s the sort of thing a loving and allpowerful god might provide for his creatures. However, the Pope did say there is no hell. As soon as he said it, the Vatican’s communications department mobilized to deny that he had said it, as they have done on several previous occasions when the Pope went off the rails. But of course he said it — and the reason why is obvious. It is hard for a well-educated person of modern sensibilities to believe a loving god would condemn any of the human beings he created to an eternity of physical torture and mental anguish. That is not what loving human fathers do, even to children who disobey them, so the traditional notion of hell is a permanent problem for many Catholic theologians. If you do not live inside the bubble of faith, it’s not a problem at all: no heaven, no hell, no God, just us under an empty sky. But people of faith like Pope Francis, who want to believe God is love, struggle with the concept of hell – and people like Eugenio Scalfari, who grew up in the faith but left it long ago, still sympathize with their struggle. Scalfari, now 93 years old, was the founder of the highly respected Italian newspaper La Repubblica and is still a practising journalist. He is an avowed atheist, but has been meeting the Pope in private for years for long conversations on religious matters. And Scalfari is an unusual journalist, in that he does not record his interviews or even take notes. Instead, he “reconstructs” the conversation from memory. As somebody who has done thousands of interviews (and does record them or take notes), I envy Scalfari the freedom he enjoys to participate fully in the conversation. I doubt he can always remember the interviewee’s words verbatim, but I am sure he is rarely mistaken about the meaning of what was said. The recent exchange between the two men, as recounted by Scalfari in Repubblica last week, began with the journalist asking Francis where “bad souls” go and how they are punished. According to Scalfari’s account,

Francis replied as follows: “Souls are not punished. Those who repent obtain God’s forgiveness and go among the ranks of those who contemplate him, but those who do not repent and cannot be forgiven disappear. There is no hell — there is the disappearance of sinful souls.” Not to put too fine a point on it, but this is heresy. The Catechism of the Catholic Church (1035) states that “Immediately after death, the souls of those who die in a state of mortal sin descend into hell, where they suffer the punishments of hell, ‘eternal fire’.” The Catechism does go on to say that “The chief punishment of hell is eternal separation from God,” but there’s no getting around the fact official doctrine says they are lamenting this sad separation from God while also burning in eternal fire, which probably hurts quite a lot. Pope Francis is clearly uncomfortable with this idea of God as the Eternal Torturer and much prefers the notion that the souls of those “who do not repent and cannot be forgiven” will simply be destroyed. “Annihilationism” is the formal name for this argument and it crops up quite often in modern theological speculation — but until and unless the Catholic Church changes its formal doctrine, it is still heresy. Pope Francis is a practical man and he chooses his battles carefully. Changing Catholic doctrine on hell would be a long battle that consumed most of the energy within the Church that he would like to devote to other, more urgent changes. Yet he still cannot resist making his true views known (in a deniable way) by having these occasional conversations with Scalfari. Other topics he has raised in the same way include the “solemn nonsense” of trying to convert non-Catholic Christians to Catholicism (2013) — “there is no Catholic God,” Francis said on that occasion — and the injustice of excluding divorced and remarried Catholics from full participation in the Church (2015). Scalfari doesn’t mind the fact the Vatican subsequently denies what he reported the Pope said and that Francis himself tacitly goes along with that denial. It’s a game that both men play and the accuracy of Scalfari’s reports is amply demonstrated by the fact Francis keeps giving him more interviews despite his alleged mistakes in previous ones. But it’s hard not to wonder what the two of them think this game is achieving. gwynnedyer.com

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May 8-10 set for youth homeless tally The 2018 youth homelessness count is planned for May 8 through May 10 throughout the city. The count by A Way Home Kamloops, a program that targets homeless people between the ages of 13 and 24, will have community booths at five locations on both days for youth to be surveyed. Discussions are ongoing about where the booths will be located, said Katherine McParland, manager of the program. There will also be a count conducted on May 9 on the streets and at the Henry Grube Campfire and Community Fair from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on May 10 at the Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops Crash at the Club from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Forty organizations will be involved in the count. There will also be a mandatory survey for every Grade 10 student in the school district, with the aim of finding youth who may be experiencing housing insecurity. A Way Home did the country’s first youth-specific count in October 2016, identifying 56 youth who were homeless and 129 more who had experienced homelessness. The youth homelessness count is different from the point-in-time count normally done because it looks for couch-surfers, those who are spending the night at places other than their homes and those who may not be taking part in services offered. It identifies youth who have experienced homelessness at some point. As it is done over several days, it is intended to better measure the extent of the problem.

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Smiling ear to ear is Youth Homeless manager Katherine McParland (centre) as she and Elizabeth Fry Society of Kamloops and District executive director Louise Richards (left) accept a donation of $500 from Lori Bushnell, member services supervisor at Interior Savings Credit Union’s Lansdowne branch. The funds will go toward establishing honorariums for youth experiencing homelessness who participate in the Kamloops Youth Homelessness Count from May 8 to May 10. Interior Savings recently partnered to help with the count.

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Renovated library to open on Friday The Kamloops Library is scheduled to reopen on Friday. The downtown branch has been closed for renovations since the end of February. A formal grand opening event to celebrate the changes will be planned for May, with the date to be determined. The majority of the general construction (electrical, millwork, flooring, drywall, plumbing and painting) has been completed, with sections re-arranged and a new self-service component introduced. The main floor will have an updated children’s space, complete with an enclosed program room and a family washroom, a consolidated information desk that

will provide service to all library patrons, self-checkout units, an information commons with public computers and large print, audio/ visual and newspapers and magazine collections. The ground floor will also feature a new café that will open on to the plaza of the TNRD Building, in which the library sits at Victoria Street and Fifth Avenue. The second floor will feature three bookable public meeting rooms, a consolidation of adult print collections, an adult programming space, art-display space and increased study and soft seating areas. A grand opening will be held in May.

Interior Health may expand online testing Interior Health is considering an expansion of its GetCheckedOnline internet-based service testing service for sexually transmitted infections (STI) and bloodborne diseases. The program, the first of its kind, began in 2014 in Vancouver. In 2016, IH offered it in Kamloops and Nelson. It is designed to allow people to have the tests without going to a doctor and to be able to get their results online. The internet site getcheckedonline. com provides people with a way to create an account that includes

name, date of birth, gender, city and phone number. This information allows LifeLabs, which is a partner in the program, to contact those submitting samples. The B.C. Centre for Disease Control is also a partner in the program. A lab form can be downloaded. Appointments aren’t required, but IH recommends they be made. Technicians will collect urine and blood samples for testing. If throat or rectal swabs are required, the technician will provide the person with a kit

and instructions to do it at home. An evaluation of the program showed 590 people in the Interior Health region have used it, all were satisfied with it and 96 per cent would use it again. Twenty-one per cent of all positive diagnoses done through the program were from IH and 20 per cent said it was their first time testing. The evaluation also showed 42 per cent had sex without a condom, 16 per cent had four or more sexual partners and 13 per cent had experienced a previous sexually transmitted infection.

City hall communications department revamped The City of Kamloops has restructured its communications department. The city recently hired a graphic designer and a communications advisor, following the hiring of communications manager Wendy Heshka. City of Kamloops CAO David Trawin said the two new positions come from staff vacancies and don’t cost the city additional money. “They are existing positions,” he said. The webmaster retired and has

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been replaced with a graphic designer, work that in the past was sent out to a consultant. The communications advisor position comes from a similar role working within the engineering and development services department. “We basically said it doesn’t make sense,” Trawin said. “Can we move that over to better help the corporation?” The new structure will allow for increased marketing efforts, such as more brochures, and consistency, he said.

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PEDISTRIAN HIT ON FRONTAGE ROAD On March 29th, 2018 at approximately 9:45 PM, Kamloops RCMP responded to a report of an injured male on the East Trans-Canada Highway Frontage Rd. in the Valleyview area of Kamloops. A male driver of a commercial vehicle had parked and appeared to have been walking across the Frontage Rd when he was struck by an unknown vehicle. The suspect vehicle did not stop after the collision and fled from the scene. The injured man was transported to a designated medical facility in critical condition where he was treated for multiple serious injuries. Kamloops RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance with this investigation. Persons that were in the area at the time of the incident and that have recording dash cameras in their vehicles, are asked to review the footage for possible related video / images. Any persons that have information that may be of value are asked to contact the Kamloops RCMP Detachment at (250) 828-3000 or Kamloops Crime Stoppers (Anonymous) 1-800-222-8477.

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B: 1987-09-24 Age 30 Caucasian male 165 cm (5’05”) 54.5 kg (120 lbs) Brown Hair Green Eyes WANTED FOR: Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle and Fail to Stop for Police

If you know where any of these people are, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). The tip line pays up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest of fugitives. Remember, Crime Stoppers just wants your information, not your name. Crime doesn’t pay, but Crime Stoppers does. This program is jointly sponsored by Kamloops Crime Stoppers & Kamloops This Week. People featured are wanted on arrest warrants not vacated as of 3 p.m. on March 28, 2018

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VEHICLE BROKEN INTO AT ROYAL INLAND HOSPITAL

STOLEN BIKE FROM DALLAS AREA

On March 9th, 2018 at around 6 pm, a lone male was wondering around the hospital parkade looking for items to steal from vehicles. This thief saw an opportunity as he spotted items worth stealing lying inside a vehicle. He made off with several small items. The male is described as having short dark hair and was wearing a DC hoodie. If you recognize this male and you would like to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers. We just want the information, not your name. Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Recently, this bike was stolen from the Dallas area. It is a silver/red Marin Bobcat Trail 3 mountain bike worth $780. If you have any information regarding this bike, please contact the Kamloops RCMP Detachment at (250) 828-3000 or Kamloops Crime Stoppers (Anonymous) 1-800-222-8477.

APRIL IS AUTO CRIME ENFORCEMENT MONTH Last year, 56,000 vehicles were broken into across B.C. leading police to urge drivers to hide valuables and lock their doors to decrease opportunities for criminals. “They check sometimes hundreds of cars every day. If the door is open, they’re going in. If they see a prize, your laptop, a wallet, your cellphone, they’re going in,” said Assistant Commissioner Eric Stubbs of the B.C. RCMP. In the Lower Mainland last year,

theft from vehicles went down by only one per cent and in other parts of the province it increased. In the north, it went up by 23 per cent and Vancouver Island saw an increase of 16 per cent in 2017. Ahead of Auto Crime Enforcement Month, the Integrated Municipal Provincial Auto Crime Team (IMPACT) released the most commonly stolen items from vehicles.Top 10 stolen items: Smartphones, Personal electronic

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Dandelion Gala at The Dunes this weekend The third annual Kamloops Child Development Centre Dandelion Gala will take place this Saturday at 6 p.m. at The Dunes at Kamloops. The evening will begin with an openbar cocktail reception where guests will have a chance to mingle, bid on silent auction items or move over to the photo booth to express themselves and create memories. The cocktail reception will be followed by dinner, a live auction and an evening of dancing to the sounds of Stan Bailly DJ Services. There is a worldwide movement to increase children’s experiences with nature and this is something KCDC director of education

Helen Blair is familiar with and which is being enhanced as the centre prepares to build a new natural playground at its North Shore location at 157 Holway Street. “This new playground is the space where our vision becomes a reality,” Blair said. “It thrills me to watch children play outside. Disabilities disappear and there are just so many benefits to a child’s physical, social and emotional health.” Tickets are $45 and donations to the silent auction or sponsorship are welcome. For tickets and to get more information, call 250-376-2233. ENCHANTED GARDEN Tickets are on sale now for The

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BRIEFS Enchanted Garden, Celebrating the Magic of Compassionate Care. The fundraiser for the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice House will be held at Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre, 1250 Rogers Way in Aberdeen, on Friday, May 4. Tickets are $100 and available online at canadahelps.org. They can also be purchased at the hospice at 72 South Whiteshield Cres. in Sahali. The goal is to raise $125,000 to help with the planned expansion of the facility.

BCWF CONVENTION The BC Wildlife Federation will hold its 62nd annual general meeting at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre from April 11 to April 14. The event will be attended by about 200 delegates from fish and game clubs across the province and will be hosted by the Kamloops Fish and Game Club, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary. During the event, the 50,000-memberstrong federation will handle elections and resolutions designed to focus government, industry and public attention on conservation matters affecting fish, wildlife

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and habitats. Various professionals and speakers will provide lectures and discussions. The theme for the convention is “Wildlife and Fisheries Under Fire.” There will be discussion about what may be done to prevent massive fires, but particularly what measures can be undertaken after the events to enhance wildlife and fisheries values. In addition, youth members will take part in survival, fishing and shooting events. For more information, go online to http://bcwf.net.

has been in existence since the 1980s, has almost 100 groups and individuals keeping 140 kilometres of roads trash-free. New in 2018 is the Adopt a Trail program, which allows groups or individuals to adopt a trail within the city’s trail network and take stewardship of keeping the trail litter-free and help with the pulling of invasive weeds. For more information on the program, go online to www.kamloops.ca/adoptaroad. Application forms, as well as maps of adoptable roads and trails, are also available on the city’s website.

ADOPT A ROAD, TRAIL The City of Kamloops Adopt a Road program is looking for volunteers. The program arranges volunteers to help the city clean its roadsides of litter. The program, which

HIRING FAIR More than a dozen employers are expected to be hiring for as many as 75 positions at a hospitality job fair next week. Open Door Group is behind the Wednesday, April 11, event, slated to

run from noon to 4 p.m. at the Plaza Hotel, downtown at Victoria Street and Fourth Avenue. “It’s really targeted at the hospitality industry,” said Devon Mah, Open Door Group’s business solutions coordinator. “We timed it exactly for when they’re doing their prime hiring.” Mah said the event will provide attendees a good opportunity to get a foot in the door at local hotels. “There is going to be a lot of positions they’re hiring for,” he said. “It’s not like some job fairs where there are employers there just representing their company. It’s targeted and they’re going to be hiring. … Within the hospitality industry, there’s a lot of room for moving up the ladder in terms of position.” For more information, go online to opendoorgroup.org.

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The Kamloops Vintage Car Club held its 48th annual Easter Parade this past Sunday. Owners of the classic vehicles assembled at The Dunes Golf Course in Westsyde before making their way to Riverside Park, where visitors checked out the rides. The parade and show took place before the unwelcome snowstorm arrived to ring in the new month. Clockwise from above: Sarah Jelley looks at a Lincoln; a 1924 Model T Ford enters the park; Jia Wang poses next to Chris Skov’s 1966 Pontiac Parisienne. ALLEN DOUGLAS PHOTOS/KTW

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REASONS TO SHOP at the Kamloops Farmers’ Market

he popular downtown Kamloops Farmers’ Market will reopen on April 21 (Sat) and on May 2 (Wed). The Saturday market is held in the 200-block of St. Paul Street from 8:30 am.. to 12:30 p.m. and the Wednesday market is held in the 400-block of Victoria Street from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Farmers’ markets will continue to thrive and expand as people increasingly realize the benefits of supporting local food providers. Buyers who are not yet familiar with farmer’s markets can examine the following seven reasons to break the ice.

Enjoy fresh, seasonal foods:

Foods at farmers’ markets tend to be limited to in-season offerings. Some nutritionists suggest eating seasonally available foods is better for your body because humans ate seasonal produce for thousands of years before shipping and refrigeration changed how people received the majority of their foods. In addition, many people feel that fresh, seasonal foods taste better than the alternatives.

Discover new foods:

Embrace organic and non-GMO offerings:

There’s always something new at a farmers’ market and this can entice shoppers to expand their flavour palates. Explore interesting, locally grown items. Even children may fall in love with colourful fruits or vegetables and their refreshing tastes.

Many farmers’ markets offer foods that are organically grown and are produced without GMOs. Farmers’ market retailers also tend to give firsthand accounts of where their foods come from and how they are grown or raised.

Indulge in nutritious foods:

The vivid colours and smells emanating from farmers’ markets indicate just how fresh and nutritious the offerings tend to be. Farmers who peddle their wares at farmers’ markets adhere to careful farming methods to ensure their foods are as nutritious as possible.

Learn secrets and recipes:

Turn the trip into a social excursion:

In addition to fresh produce, farmers’ markets may offer baked and other prepared goods. Shopkeepers often mingle with their customers, offering trade secrets and recipe ideas. Additionally, local farm families supported by farmers’ markets generally offer supreme customer service to keep shoppers coming back week after week.

A farmers’ market can be an exciting and flavourful social gathering place for families and groups of friends, as well as a great place to meet other members of the community. Sometimes farmers also mingle with local artisans, so the market can be a one-stop-shopping locale for locally produced food and art.

You’ll save money:

Farmers’ markets may sell organic produce at a cost comparable or

Mendel Rubinson sells some serious cabbage even lower than other retailers. That’s because local farmers don’t have to transport their items as far as retailers whose foods were shipped from far away places. Any time of the year is perfect

for grabbing a tote bag and browsing the wares at a nearby farmers’ market, where shoppers are bound to find something fresh, unique and delicious.

AFTER SHOPPING LOCAL, HAVE A LOCAL NIGHT OUT

ights out in a big city might can make for a welcome change of pace from time to time. Such nights can stretch budgets, making it more financially savvy for non-city dwellers to stay close to home. Small towns and medium-sized cities like Kamloops boast plenty of budgetfriendly activities for people looking nights out on the town. • PAINT AND SIP: Paint and sip events are fun, affordable ways to gather with friends. People who sign up for such events, which may be held in bars, restaurants, studios or elsewhere, are guided step-by-step as they re-create a featured painting.

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DROPPING THE BADDA-BING Laughing Stock Theatre’s latest, Lend me a Tenor, had actors in stitches just trying to rehearse DALE BASS STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

om Fox remembers the look on his wife’s face when he told her he was going to audition for a play. A banker by day — “I deal with nothing but numbers” — and an athlete in his spare time, this was the first his wife had heard about her husband’s theatrical interest. Her reply to his “Hey, I’m going to try out for that play” was one long “OK.” Fox’s first foray onto a stage was with the Kamloops Players, a troupe he’s worked with a few more times. His interest piqued, he got involved with the Laughing Stock Theatre Society, mostly in its annual pantos. This year, he’s the main character in its annual spring dinner theatre production, Lend Me A Tenor by Ken Ludwig. It’s the first full play another long-time Laughing Stock actor has directed. Carlo Sia has helmed some one-act plays in the past and liked it so much “I dipped my toe right in this time.” The play has a storied history, per-

formed on Britain’s West End in 1986 and on Broadway three years later. It was nominated for nine Tony Awards, winning for best actor Philip Bosco and director Jerry Zaks. A Broadway revival was mounted in 2010 and the play has been translated into 16 languages and performed in 25 countries. It’s the story of Tito Merelli (Fox), a world-famous tenor who is about to make his big U.S. debut performing Giuseppe Verdi’s opera Otello with the Cleveland Grand Opera Company. Company manager Henry Saunders (Bruce Visser) and his assistant Max (Ivan Vutev) have a lot riding on this appearance being successful. So, naturally, there are challenges that make a grand opening somewhat questionable. They revolve around Tito’s wife Maria (Kara Jones), who doesn’t like the fact her husband flirts with other women. She’s a hot-tempered Italian woman. Then there’s Maggie (Daisy Heinonen), who one might call a Tito groupie, who is determined to get his autograph. Also hot on Tito’s trail is Diana (Myrah Parab), the Cleveland troupe’s young soprano looking for bigger and better chances.

There’s also Julia, chairwoman of the opera guild. It would be fair to call her one grande dame. And, for comic relief — if there’s even a need for one in this comedy — there’s a bellhop (Dave Marklinger). Sia said the biggest challenge is timing the laughs, translating the jokes on the page to the moments on stage. “You either have it or you don’t,” he said of the need to know when to drop the badda-bing, something his cast has been handling well. The first few rehearsals were something else, however. “The cast kept laughing and it was hard to get through their scenes, they were laughing so much.” The production is at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre from April 19 to April 21. The first night there is no buffet-dinner option but dinner is available with the final two shows. There is also a cash bar on the final two nights only. Tickets are available online at thelaughingstock.ca. There are options for theatre-only on the final two nights. Curtain time is 8 p.m.

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Campanelli said the emotions that scene created for the crew itself speaks to the power of the book Indian Horse by the late he set was quiet. Richard Wagamese. He had never heard of The actors were all in place, the the author or book before he was contacted camera was rolling and nine-year-old years ago by fellow Quebec film-maker Sladen Peltier, in his role as Saul Indian Roger Frappier, who sent him the script Horse, has been taken and championed his to a residential school. involvement to see the It’s the scene where completed. That was the pivotal movie Saul is about to enter Campanelli said scene. There was this he had his own vision the abuse inflicted on the Indigenous chilwhat Indian Horse circle of crying. There of dren who were taken would be, one he were a lot of scenes by the government drew from the novel and placed in instituon Wagamese’s like that but that was based tions designed to get own life in residenthe moment. rid of their language, tial school and then their culture and their finding some sort of —STEPHEN CAMPANELLI, director redemption playing identity. This is the scene hockey. He underlined where Saul’s long parts of it he wanted braid, something essential to his aboriginal to be in the script created by Dennis Foon to identity, is cut off. And in the true spirit of ensure the poetic and symphonic writing of acting, Sladen did the scene that saw his Wagamese was reflected on screen. own braid cut. Wagamese met with Campanelli and It was a one-shoot take, said director other crew during pre-production and was Stephen Campanelli, since you can only sent the dailies — clips from each day’s cut an actor’s real hair once. When it ended, shooting — but never was on the sets in Saul, his mother, the cameramen and Ontario and died without seeing the film. Campanelli himself were all in tears. It will be released to theatres on Friday, “That was the moment,” Campanelli April 13, ironically six years to the day when said. “That was the pivotal scene. There producer Christine Haebler basically kickwas this circle of crying. There were a lot of started the entire process after listening to scenes like that but that was the moment. Wagamese interviewed by CBC Radio perIt was in this cold, dank room, but the love sonality Shelagh Rogers. Haebler and her that was there bonded us all together.” producing partner Trish Dolman had spent Sladen, acting in his first movie, had years looking for a residential-school story already told Campanelli he was willing to they could make into a movie. give us his own braid “for the legacy of tell“We all knew we were making something ing this story.” His family later donated the very special,” Campanelli said. “And that was long braid to an organization that makes the first time in my career when I felt that wigs for cancer patients. everyone knew that. It was very special.” DALE BASS STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

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First acts announced for Metalfest The first group of bands booked for this year’s Metalfest in Armstrong have been announced. They include Archspire (Vancouver), Apollyon (Vancouver), ArkenFire (Kelowna), Begrime Exemious (Edmonton), Blackwater Burial (Vancouver), Breaking The Silent (Edmonton), Bring Your Own Bodies (Lethbridge), Concrete Funeral (Calgary), Death Machine (Kelowna), Detherous (Calgary), Gatekeeper (Vancouver), Illyrian (Calgary), Neck of

The Woods (Vancouver), Plaguebringer (Calgary), Tides of Kharon (Edmonton) and Torrefy (Victoria). More than 30 bands are expected to be on the program for the July 13 and July 14 festival at the Hassen Arena in Armstrong. Weekend passes are $125 in advance, $165 at the time of the festival. The full passes include tent camping. Day passes are $70 and do not include camping; it is available for $20 per night for the day-pass holders.

SCREEN SIREN PICTURES Sladen Peltier was just nine years old when he played Saul Indian Horse in the film adaptation of Richard Wagamese’s novel. His contributions to the film also included his braid, seen here.

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The Family Von Olds — David, Rhonda and Madison Olds — performs on Saturday, April 7, at the Aberdeen Community Coffee House, West Highlands Community Centre, 1885 Links Way. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music starts at 7 p.m. and the Olds take the stage at 9 p.m. Admission is $5, free for open-mic performers.

All the way from Nova Scotia Nova Scotia singer Erin Costelo will perform a house concert on

BRIEFS Friday, April 13, at the home of Mike and Mary Baker. Tickets are $20 and available online at shows.sidedooraccess.com/ shows/776507441. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Costelo has opened for Mavis Staples, Dr. John and Bettye Lavette. She also recently performed with the Midnight Ramble Band.

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sources for information over social media. Trust in online journalism has been falling since 2012. This isn’t the first time online media has come under fire from advertisers. In 2017, the University of British Columbia (UBC), McGill University and the University of Montreal (U of M) pulled ads from the so-called “alt right” website Breitbart after they began to appear on the website. The contracted ad company used software that targeted ads geographically, meaning they were shown on websites depending on the reader’s location. More than 750 companies pulled their advertising from Breitbart, which has promoted racism, sexism and anti-immigration stances. Currently, a campaign on Reddit is targeting the racist underbelly of the site, asking users to take screenshots of ads appearing on racist forums, called subreddits, and to send them to the companies involved. Like the UBC case, software is used to put ads on various subreddits that they think might be of interest to the reader. Reddit has been criticized for its tolerance of racist, sexist and xenophobic speech, but has recently taken some steps to ban racist subreddits. The largest call is to ban r/The_Donald, the subreddit in support of Donald Trump, which has been posting and promoting content promot-

ing violence against Muslims, among others — content that’s prohibited by Reddit’s own rules. The subreddit has also been named in the FBI investigation of Russian collusion, which said r/The_Donald had been a source of Russian misinformation campaigns. The Norman Lear Center in California says online platforms are only now beginning to realize the importance of monitoring their content. Without advertising money, platforms like Facebook and Twitter simply couldn’t operate. Due to their international reach, social media and search engines have a targeted and niche audience, and advertisers must keep up pressure to force them to offer balanced content, and content free of hateful messages which will turn off consumers. Facebook has recently made announcements that they will change how their newsfeed works, filtering out misleading content and content from Russian “bots,” though their recent data harvest by Trumplinked Cambridge Analytica, which sent stocks tumbling in mid-March, may quicken their pace to make changes. Steve Marlow is the program coordinator at CFBX, an independent radio station in Kamloops. Tune in at 92.5 FM on the dial or go online to thex.ca.

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very year, the senior directing students at Thompson Rivers University are faced with a major project they need to complete for their studies. They have to find a one-act play, cast it with senior acting students, direct it and present it during the theatre-arts department’s annual Directors Festival. For Hannah Allen, a fourthyear student in the program, it’s her first time directing and she calls the experience ”interesting.” It’s different from acting, she said, where now she’s the one who has to make all the calls, not just perform in the scenes. For her production, she chose The True Love Story of My Parents by Elizabeth Meriwether, a fun, romantic comedy she picked

because reading the script made her laugh and “touched me a lot.” It’s the story of a couple’s lifelong relationship, one that will bring laughs and some tears. Shannon Cooper chose a similar theme with her play, I Do, You Die by Carrie McCrossen. “It’s relatable,” she said. “I could see me having the same fight with my spouse.” The plot revolves around the husband and wife trying to answer one question: Which would win in a fight to the death? It’s described as a play that examines the darker side of marriage. Cooper has spent a lot of time off the stage, working in the technical side of a play as a stage manager so she’s familiar with all the components required. Still, she said, directing the play

“felt like I gave birth.” Other plays include Sure Thing, directed by Selena Tobin, Insect Love, directed by Kelsey Launier, Perfect Pitch, directed by Joel Feenstra, Louis and Dave, directed by Jeff Daniels, which are all presented on April 9, April 11 and April 13, and The Gift, directed by Mariana Makulkina, Your Mother’s Butt, directed by Elizabeth King, Love Always, directed by Brittney Martens, The Rental, directed by Jenelle Young and Blind Willie and The Talking Dog, directed by Ashley Hibner and presented April 10, April 12 and April 14. Tickets are $15 for one night or $20 for both nights. They are available at the box office next to the black box theatre in the Old Main Building. it is open weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tickets can also be reserved by calling 250-377-6100.

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‘Noir’ musician coming to the Blue Grotto When Big John Bates and Noirchestra take the stage on April 12, things will get interesting. Keep an eye out for the violinist and upright-bass player to switch instruments — in the middle of a song. There will be sparks flying off the drum kit at some point. But at the heart of the show at The Blue Grotto that night will be the music, said Bates, a set list that will flow out to the audience and create a dramatic atmosphere. Bates called Noirchestra his child, one he shares with Brandy Anderson-Bates — who performs as Brandy Bones — that was a natural progression for them when they shut down his last band, Big John Bates and the Voodoo Dollz. But at the start there was Bates and his buddy Jeff Waters and Annihilator, which has been called the highest-selling thrash metal band in Canada. Bates said he thought he was a guitar

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player, but when Waters said he needed a singer for the band and Bates’ guitar had been stolen — he never did get it back — he stepped up and in front of the microphone. Bates stayed with it from its inception in 1984 through 1985, when he moved on. Waters is the only original member still with the band but Bates still writes for it, contributing three new songs for its new release. Australian musician Nick Cave is a heavy influencer on Bates and the band, he said. Cave is known for the emotional intensity of his music. Although he was born in Ontario, Cave calls Vancouver home, a decision he made for his music. “It just made sense,” he said. “This is where the music industry is most interesting and we find Western Canada more receptive. Ontario’s all into Canadiana pop. Tickets are $15 and are available online at kamtix.ca.

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Q: I have heard about retirement communities having different levels of support. Can you explain in more detail what this means? A: Determining the best living situation for yourself or your loved one means understanding the differences between independent and assisted living. The distinction between the two can seem practically non-existent with the accommodation for both being a typical apartment setting. Beyond the private apartment setting most communities have common amenity space for all residents to enjoy. Independent living communities aim to make their residents’ day-today lives a bit easier, thus enabling them to live on their own for as long as possible. Maintenance, landscaping, housekeeping, meal preparation, emergency response, security and a wide variety of activities and events are the typical offerings. Assisted Living residents enjoy all of the services that the independent residents receive with the additional services. These services are more about helping residents who need assistance with medication reminders, bathing assists, personal laundry and getting organized for the day. These services are performed by certified care aides. Typically an RN will oversee the staff and services within the assisted living setting. Adding the assisted living services allows the resident to maintain their independence even longer.

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Treasures to be found at Barb’s used book sale

alking into Barb’s Used Book and Music Sale, the semi-annual fundraiser for the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra, is like being a contestant in one of those shopping spree contests. You search the items with furious urgency, making sure you pick up that rare edition or long lost vinyl record before someone else wanders by and spies your treasure. The latest two-week sale is halfway done and will wrap up on April 14. If you love books

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(and music), chances are you have already spent some time in Lansdowne Village in the past week. And, if you are a veteran of the sale, you will know that books and albums are added every day, so that longdesired copy of Infinite Jest that was not there yesterday may be in the stacks of pages tomorrow. With most books priced at $2, it is advisable to bring a bag or box — or hit the gym before going book hunting as the stack with which you will invariably leave will be heavy. The last book sale, in the fall, had my heart racing and my eyes doing a double-take to confirm what I was seeing was real. There, scattered among three boxes in the History section, were four books by Barry Broadfoot I had been searching out for about two decades. Broadfoot was a reporter with the Vancouver Sun in 1972 when he left the newsroom, jumped into his car and drove across Canada, interviewing Canadians whose stories formed his oral histories, including those who survived the Great Depression, those who endured the Second World War, the immigrants who settled the West and the JapaneseCanadians who were sent to internment camps during the war. My mom introduced me to Broadfoot’s remarkable books,

but they were misplaced, lent out or lost in the years since a younger me would devour the real history of Canada. But last fall, there they were, the four tomes I had been seeking: Six War Years (1939-1945), Ten Lost Years (1929-1939), Years of Sorrow, Years of Shame and The Pioneer Years (1895-1914). Each book was a result of Broadfoot meeting people in bars, buying the beer and listening to their stories. What ended up between the pages was the most remarkable and honest telling of what living through the hell of war, the despair of the Great Depression or the struggle of the frozen Prairies was truly like. (Perhaps another reason I so love Broadfoot’s writings is the fact he and his wife, Lori, donated $20,000 to create a journalism endowment at Malaspina University College in Nanaimo, their hometown. As the CBC noted in December 2003 when reporting Broadfoot’s death at the age of 77, the author explained the donation: "It appears to me that journalism in B.C. has been neglected as a recipient of funds. It doesn't get any respect.”) My fortuitous meeting with the Broadfoot books also a connection to another Canadian treasure — the late Stuart McLean of Vinyl Cafe fame.

In October 2012, I interviewed McLean by phone. He was in Austin, Tex., preparing for a Vinyl Cafe stop in Kamloops. I noted his attention to the lives of others is not unlike that of Broadfoot and his landmark series of books, presented as an oral history of Canada, told by those who lived it. “I never thought of that before, but that’s a good observation,” McLean replied. He said he took in a stage play of Broadfoot’s Ten Lost Years and was, literally, left speechless. He also said the play brought him to tears: “It was one of the most profound stage presentations I have ever seen.” Oddly enough though, McLean said he had never read the book. When McLean finished his sold-out show at Sagebrush Theatre, I was invited backstage to say hello. I made sure I brought my beat-up edition of Ten Lost Years so he could read the book that led to the play that left him speechless. Those four Broadfoot books I found are encyclopedias on their own. The priceless stories within now sit on my bookshelf, all for only eight bucks — such is the magic of Barb’s Used Book and Music Sale. editor@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @ChrisJFoulds

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wo artists have collaborated for Circles & Wigs: Best Friends Forever, which opens on Saturday, April 7, in The Cube at the Kamloops Art Gallery. Jessica Groome, who lives in Vancouver, and Ashleigh Bartlett, a Calgary resident, have worked together since 2015 and spent six months creating this exhibition, completing it recently in Kamloops during a residency at the art gallery. The exhibition draws inspiration from 24 Colours for Blinky by Imi Knoebel, a series of works Knoebel created in 1977 for his friend fellow artist Blinky Palermo, who had died earlier that year. One has created works based on circles and the other from shredded paintings. The goal is of their creative process to bring together the themes of friendship and distances, one reflected in the BFF of the title, an acronym popular in social media.

The two will discuss the exhibit on Thursday, April 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The session is for those 19 and older and will include a cash bar. Later that day there will be a draw-a-thon based on the exhibition from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., also at the gallery. The exhibition runs to June 23. The art gallery is also prepping for its annual fundraiser. This year marks the 20th for the Kamloops Wine Festival, which will take place across the city from May 5 to May 12. As always, the wrap-up event is the Grand Wine Tasting Park on May 12 at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre ballroom, an even ting with food to taste, wine to sample and live entertainment. Tickets for it are $55 plus taxes and are available through the gallery store at 465 Victoria St. They can also be bought online at kag.bc.ca

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TORONTO — Over 20 years after it ended, a reboot of the Canadian courtroom drama Street Legal is on the horizon. The CBC tells The Canadian Press it is in development on six new episodes of the series with Bernie Zukerman, president of Indian Grove Productions. The public broadcaster says original cast member Cynthia Dale is attached. It adds that “no further details are confirmed at this point.” The popular Gemini Awardwinning series aired from 1987 to 1994 and followed a group of lawyers at a firm in Toronto. Storylines focused not just on their cases but also on their personal lives, adding a soapy quality. Dale played aggressive lawyer Olivia Novak in a cast that also included Eric Peterson, Sonja Smits, C. David Johnson, and Albert Schultz, among others. The show was shot in Toronto and had a saxophone-heavy theme song and many guest appearances. Dale, Peterson, Smits, and

Johnson are all theatre stars whose careers have continued to thrive after Street Legal. Dale has had a longtime presence at the Stratford Festival and other theatres, as well as a singing career and appearances on series including Working the Engels. Peterson has racked up scores of onscreen credits, most notably his role as grouchy dad Oscar Leroy on the Canadian series ``Corner Gas’’ and its new animated version. Smits left Street Legal in 1992 to pursue other projects and spend more time with her family. She went on to star in Traders’ and has recently appeared on Mary Kills People. Johnson’s recent credits include the series The Blacklist’ and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. And Schultz went on to become the founding artistic director of Soulpepper Theatre Company in Toronto. He recently resigned, after four actresses filed separate lawsuits against him and the company, alleging sexual misconduct. None of their allegations have been tested in court. Other series from Indian Grove Productions include Remedy and King.

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“It’s definitely not your average magic show.” That’s the guarantee from Kevin James — one of a quintet of magicians coming to Sandman Centre April 16 for what is sure to be a jaw-dropping performance. “[There’s] lots of exciting music, lots of comedy, lots of audience participation,” James said. The Illusionists are like The Avengers of magic, with each member possessing their own magical moniker and “powers.” As someone who creates his own magic, James is known as The Inventor. “I thought it was a nice big playground to play in,” he said. In his act, James looks for emotional hooks for the audience to cling to and resonate with. “Sometimes it’ll be real sweet and innocent or sometimes it’ll be really shocking — doesn’t matter what the emotion is, I just want to make people feel something,” James said. The Inventor is responsible for some of the show’s big-

gest illusions — one of which involves making a crumpled paper ball dance, seemingly coming to life before the eyes of a young member of the audience. “That sense of wonder that you get as a kid when you see something magical… that really shows up on a young kid’s face and it just sends electricity through the crowd,” James said, noting that at the end of the trick the paper is twisted into a flower shape, catches fire and turns into a real rose for the audience member to take home. As The Inventor, James’ act takes place in a laboratory where audiences can see him accidentally cut a man in half and chase the body the parts around the stage. Alongside The Inventor is The Daredevil (Jonathan Goodwin) an escape artist who performs death-defying stunts. Goodwin has been hanged, buried alive, burned at the stake and even attacked by sharks. “He does all the really dangerous stuff in the show. I would never attempt any of his stuff,” James said. A master of magic that involves plenty of laughs as well Jeff Hobson plays The Trickster.

“Jeff Hobson is kind of the glue that holds all these bricks in the wall together,” James said. “He’s the emcee and a very funny, very solid performer – you’ll be laughing along with Jeff.” Colin Cloud, known to the crowd as The Deductionist, is one of the top mentalists in the world today, James said. Cloud is considered the Sherlock Holmes of entertainment. “He’s a very funny, very clever mentalist, so he’ll read your mind and tell you things that no one else could know,” James said. Rounding out the cast is An Ha Lim, The Manipulator. Lim’s card tricks have won him many awards and will surely leave audiences speechless. “The level of his skill is unbelievable,” James said. The Illusionists has become “the top grossing touring magic show on the planet at the moment” and the show is intended for everyone, James said. “It’s one of those things where you can take the whole family and you’ll have something to talk about for a long time,” he said.

Are you a poet looking to win? By April 14, get your creation in

amloops This Week has partnered with the Kamloops Society for the Written Arts and the Council of Canadians to create a poetry contest with the theme of nature and the more-than-human-world. The contest is meant to celebrate April, which is National Poetry Month and Earth Month. Winning poems will be published during the week of April 23 in Kamloops This Week. In addition, all entrants will be invited to read their poem at a May 9 open mic event at The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. downtown. Winners will be chosen through a blind process by a single judge. Your name should not appear on the same page as your poem. Instead, include a cover page that includes name, address, e-mail address, phone number, poem title and number of lines in the poem. The poetry contest guidelines are as follows: • Submit one poem, original and not previously published, of 20 lines or fewer; • Submissions should be single-spaced, in 12-point Times New Roman font;

• Submissions must be in Word or .txt format; • Deadline for submissions is April 14; • The contest is open to anybody over 18 years of age; • Entrants must be a resident of Kamloops or the surrounding area; • Send submissions by email to info@kswa.ca with “poetry contest” in the subject line; • No entries will be returned. Poems and personal information will be shredded after winners are selected. • Submission implies the winning authors are granting first right of publication to Kamloops This Week during the week of April 23. Rights then revert to the author; • Entering the contest also grants the Kamloops Society for the Written Arts the right to publish the entrant’s name on the society’s website, should the entrant win the right of publication. Questions about the contest should be directed by email to info@kswa.ca, with question concerning writing contest.” in the subject line. For more information, go online to kswa.ca.

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EXAMINING WHAT IT MEANS TO BE ‘BORN AGAIN’

f asked, “Are you born again,” most evangelical Christians will answer, “Yes.” What does that really mean? The term comes from the record of a conversation found in the book of John between Jesus and Nicodemus, one of the leading members of the Jewish ruling council. He met with Jesus in secret, as the Pharisee group to which he belonged was adamantly opposed to Jesus’ teaching activities. Nicodemus says: “Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you are doing if God were not with him.” Jesus responds: “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.” This response throws Nicodemus for a loop and he asks, incredulously, if a man can re-enter the womb to be born again. Jesus tries again to get through to Nicodemus: “I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to

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flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.” Nicodemus is still confused and Jesus, in frustration, asks, “You are Israel’s teacher and do you not understand these things?” So, if you’re a little unclear about what it all means, you are in distinguished company. To be born again or, more accurately, “born from above” describes the process of spiritual renewal that usually commences with baptism and continues after a firm decision to follow the teachings of Christ. In many evangelical churches, this process begins by a response to an altar call, whereby the individual answers a request by the pastor to come forward and publicly declare one’s decision to follow the path of Jesus. This was my experience in Quesnel’s

First Baptist Church on the first Sunday of February in 1982. If baptism has not already occurred, that should follow as soon as possible. Baptism, of course, is the “born of water” part of what Jesus said. John the Baptist clarified what it meant to be “born from above.” It means to become spiritually akin to Jesus, the Son of God, who is “from above.” In the same chapter of John that has the Nicodemus story, Jesus says: “The one who comes from above is above all; the one who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks as one from the earth. The one who comes from heaven is above all … whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on him.” This point is a critical distinction in the Christian religion. Jesus clearly states eternal salvation comes through baptism, spiritual rebirth and a firm commitment to follow the moral and spiritual teachings of the Word of God. The consequence of rejecting that truth is damnation.

Kamloops church celebrates opening school in Guatemala KINDERGARTEN, GRADE 1 AND GRADE 2 CLASSES The rural community of Chijulhá in Guatemala has a new school, thanks to some help from friends in Kamloops. A delegation from Southwest Community Church in Sahali attended last week’s grand opening of Agua de Vida Chijulhá elementary — the final step in what has been had dubbed the 320 project — in reference to a Bible verse from Ephesians 3:20 — which saw the church raise $32,000 toward the construction of the school. The 320 project started when Danica Fletcher travelled to Guatemala three years ago with Impact Ministries, a Kamloopsbased non-profit group that provides schooling in Guatemala.

She returned home with a vision to see a school built in Chijulhá. Fletcher invited her church to rally around this vision and, along with raising construction funds, Southwest sent a youth team last summer to take part in a work project and some children’s ministry on the school site. Agua de Vida Chijulhá elementary opened with three classrooms — Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 — and will continue to add a classroom each year until the school program is fully built out. Kamloops residents can support one of the classes at the Agua de Vida Chijulhá School online at www.impactministries.ca/swcc.

The Apostle Peter confirms the importance of spiritual rebirth in his first letter to believers: “In his great mercy, God has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade — kept in heaven for you …” But how does one actually become “born again”? In some cases, it occurs at the altar of a church. It can occur anywhere though, including in the privacy of one’s own room — just you and God sharing a very important private moment together. Often you feel a spiritual tugging at your heart and you’ve grown weary of your immoral behaviours. What is generally necessary is saying a

sinner’s prayer, where one acknowledges moral failures and resolves, with God’s help, to walk a spiritually pure life. Probably the earliest version of the sinner’s prayer used by new Christians is one found in John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress, written in 1678. Bunyan writes: “God be merciful to me, a sinner, and make me to know and believe in Jesus … Lord, take therefore this opportunity, and magnify thy grace in the salvation of my soul, through thy Son Jesus Christ. Amen.” A modern version is as simple as this one used by the late Billy Graham in his crusades: “Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner, and I ask for Your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. I turn from

my sins and invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as my Lord and Saviour. In Your Name. Amen.” Anyone who sincerely says this prayer becomes born again. What is critical, however, is finding a spiritual community to help you walk your new path.

May God bless all those who prayed this prayer. KTW welcomes submissions to its Faith page. Columns should be between 600 and 800 words in length and can be emailed to editor@ kamloopsthisweek.com. Please include a very short bio and a photo.

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‘OUR RUMBLY STOMACHS WELCOME A TASTY LUNCH AT ONE OF THE FAMILY-RUN TAVERNS BEFORE MILLING AROUND TOWN SEEKING OUT LOCALLY BREWED WINES ’ IRENE BUTLER travelwriterstales.com

he tiny town of Melnik in wine country beckons to us a mere day after arriving in Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital. Our exuberant hotel manager, Asen, has offered to drive my husband Rick and me around the countryside on his days off. We accept with delight. Orchards are fruit-laden and fields of sunflowers lift golden heads sunward as we breeze along. “Baba Vanga is a worthy stop along the way,” Asen announces. We are keen to visit the home of this renowned prophetess. Until her death in 1996 at age 85, Baba (Grandmother) Vanga was visited by statesmen, historians, economists and scientists for her ability to predict the future. Born as Vangeliya Pandeva Dimitrova, her uncanny psychic abilities began at age 12 after being hurled through the air during a vicious tornado, which also rendered her blind for life. A statue of Baba is at the entrance of a pleasant site of gardens with natural thermal ponds, a small church, her gravesite and humble abode where she lived until her last breath. Her legacy of predicting historic events many years before they occurred is lengthy, some being 9/11, the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami and the 44th president of the U.S. being an African American. Then, it is onward to Melnik, nestled below stunning sandstone cliffs of the Pirin Mountains. Our rumbly stomachs welcome a tasty lunch at one of the family-run taverns before milling around town seeking out locally

RICK BUTLER PHOTO Nestled in the mountains, Milnik presents itself amidst stunning sandstone cliffs of the Pirin Mountains. It’s a worthy stop along your explorations after arriving in Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital city.

brewed wines — some in professionally labelled glass bottles, others in plastic jugs sold along dirt streets. A tour of Kordopulov House, built in 1754 by a Greek wine merchant, sweeps us back in time with its rich murals, carved wood and gigantic stone sun-dial clock. The next morning Asen whisks us away to Rila Monastery. Chanting voices rise to the heavens during the service underway in the Church of the Nativity, which dominates the complex. Painted religious figures covering every inch of the church’s exterior are a feast for the eyes.

Iconoclastic statues and biblical scenes fill the inner sanctum. Rila was founded in the mountainous surroundings by hermit monk Ivan Rilski in 927AD. In 1335, a grander monastery was built where it is today, with numerous rebuilding from Ottoman plundering and an accidental fire that nearly burned it to the ground in 1833. Around the outer edge of this spell-binding UNESCO site, is a four-storey structure containing 300 monk cells, a small museum and a gift shop at which I am quick to spot a must-have cross of violet stones. After a good night’s sleep, we

are off to see the sites of Sophia. The pedestrian-only street with cafes under canopies is a good place to start … with tikvenik, a traditional sweet pumpkin pastry and much coffee. Farther along this street, the Palace of Justice stands in regale white marble. “Saint Sophia” reigns at the next intersection. This eightmetre female figure of bronze and copper perched on a 16-metre pedestal was erected in 2001, where a statue of Lenin once stood during Soviet times. Symbolically, she wears a crown (power) and holds a wreath (victory) in one hand and, on the

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here are questions that are repeated over and over. One is from young people considering their future in the work world: “Where can I find a meaningful career?” The other is from employers: “Where can I find good help?” It seems that we could use a matchmaker of sorts to connect employers with job seekers.

ers, carpenters and electricians, professional gardeners and landscapers must work their way up and prove themselves before they will become better paid supervisors or partners in the firm. Post-secondary education can help move you up the ladder. FUTURE OF HORTICULTURE In Ontario, there are 12 permanent post-secondary schools that offer degree and diploma programs in the diverse field of horticulture. At a recent ceremony where 18 horticultural scholarship award winners were assembled, we had the opportunity to ask them questions about their choice of profession. Here are some of the results: “The future of horticulture looks sustainable and environmentally friendly. I see our profession as being one of the first to respond to global warming since the earth is our canvass.” Rachel Radauskas sees a greater use of native plants in home landscapes in our future.

We love that expression, “the earth is our canvass,” as it describes the raw material of any great garden design. Katie Nikora, who attends University of Guelph, explained her commitment to horticulture this way: “I wanted to dedicate my life to conservation, preservation and bringing natural wonders into the hearts and homes of everyone.” Note the reference to bringing nature to people, which can be as close as your backyard. Shawntanna Atkinson, who attends the Fanshaw Landscape Design program, answered us this way: “I’ve always had a passion for the environment and the rejuvenating feeling it gives me. I have discovered that plants act as a healing element in many rehabilitation centres. When I learned this, I knew that I wanted to become a landscape designer.”

the future looks downright robotic. “I want to learn about computer-assisted design technology, mechanics such as robotic lawn maintenance and the use of drones for landscape management purposes. I want to use innovative technology in whatever area of horticulture I choose as my career path.” Now here is a forward-looking student. While in Scotland last fall, we saw robotic lawn mowers used in public parks. No doubt they will be in a park near you very soon. Shawntanna said: “When I am working in the profession, I wish to create spaces where people can heal, feel safe and relax.” Her suggestion is that it is the nature of the work itself that can be its greatest reward. Shawntanna uses the language of a modern Canadian: inclusive, understanding of fellow humans and full of hope. There are many opportunities for full- and part-time work in horticulture. Gaining a formal education

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he Kamloops Spring Home Show returns to McArthur Island this weekend, with more than 150 exhibitors taking part. The 20th annual event takes over the McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre on the North Shore on Saturday and Sunday, with an array of products and information for those looking for ideas for their homes — be it to renovate, decorate or landscape. Home-related products, services, decorating, renovations, gardening, leisure and more will be featured. As always, admission to the show is free. It runs Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organizer Jim Rice said the latest and greatest in home improvement will again be featured at the show. “Renovations, landscaping, health, general interest — it’s all here,” Rice said. “And gadgets. We will have plenty of gadgets to see at the show.” In addition to long list of companies showcasing their wares, the Kamloops Spring Home Show will have an impressive collection of local experts offering their wisdom on various topics.

This year’s show has been expanded to include recreation and marine products such as boats, docks and accessories. There will also be plenty of contests to enter as visitors walk from one exhibit to another in both arenas. As was the case last year, the home show is being held earlier in April, which should result in less traffic congestion on McArthur Island as fewer sporting events will be taking place compared to years past. However, as always, Rice is urging attendees to arrive at the opening hour on both days to secure a parking spot without being forced to drive around searching one out. For those with an appetite, the sport centre’s concession will be open.

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MONECA JANTZEN KTW Graphic Designer RunClub+ There’s a pop song on the airwaves with a chorus of “one foot in front of the other,” which seems to garner my attention when I hear it, if for no other reason than it speaks to the simplicity of my fitness goals. I just want to keep moving. Hopefully, this goal will evolve into something more complex, but for now, I’m trying to set myself up for success, however limited. I’m keeping things real and taking it all one step at a time. In Week 2, my running shoes “ate” my left sock and proceeded to gnaw away at my heel, so now I have an owie. It opened up again on my first playwork last week, so I’m trying to find ways to hasten its healing, but keep walking. I don’t want it to become a problem. I’m aware my resolve is still fragile and all of this is not yet a habit. My procrastinating, workaholic ways consumed my long weekend and, sadly, I didn’t get to my second playwork, so I’m feeling guilty about that. But I am trying not to dwell on the negative. I happily went to the third Boogie session on Easter Monday and, although my legs protested every step, I enjoyed being with everyone and being outside. As for Oliver, my walking buddy, I felt like I was crushing his energetic little heart by leaving him behind. Oh, to be wired like that.

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Running is all about your mindset and having self-belief is critical when no one is watching. As headed out for my morning runs this week, I found that when I was optimistic and had positive energy, my days were great. Even when I didn’t get a good night’s sleep, I still felt good as I focused on the positive things happening in my life. When I am feeling down, I ask myself what’s the point of being negative, as it won’t help me. The days when I really don’t feel like training are usually the days I need it because it indicates I need to get some individual time and reflect on what is going on with my life. I like running both with a group and by myself. On Sunday’s RunClub training session, I had a chance to run and chat with some new people and get to know them on a more personal level. The one thing I love at RunClub is the no-judgment atmosphere and positive energy coaches bring day in and day out. They are focused on listening to your body and having a healthy mindset. We need to raise awareness about the mental benefits of running as it reduces stress by boosting levels of serotonin in your brain, creating a more positive mood.

Unfortunately, a hectic week with some personal challenges that cropped up prevented me from taking part in Boogie training this week. I do have four weeks of training in and plan to resume as soon as possible. Thanks for following our journey and I hope to be back next week with a Week 6 diary entry.

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oogie is just 23 sleeps away. As we count down to another fantastic Boogie day, we can ask ourselves: Why Boogie? Boogie has three pillars: • Community health: Thousands of people have been part of the Boogie training program and changed their lives. Thousands of people have crossed the finish line and accomplished their goals. Community health happens at Boogie and it has changed the landscape of our city. Movement is change. • Community contribution: The CFJCTV Boogie the Bridge has raised more than $1 million dollars Questions? for local charities. Go online to runclub.ca Boogie continues to or send an email to joberry@telus.net. raise significant funds for our charities and gives the most back per runner in Western Canada (and, perhaps, all of Canada). • A signature event for Kamloops: Boogie is the largest attended wellness event in Kamloops — plus it’s a grassroots, homegrown initiative. The sea of red shirts, bands on the route and a high-energy environment make Boogie a whimsical event and there truly is a pace for everyone. Why Boogie? The answer lies in one of sport’s greatest paradoxes: running for health and running for others is one of the most self-serving things any person can do. Purpose is a meta-goal. It provides a bigger reason to shoot for and, when people have a purpose, they demonstrate better focus and motivation. They change. Doing things for others — the very definition of being unselfish — can have very self-serving effects. Years of research have shown ego-driven goals create pressure, tension and anxiety, whereas having a selftranscending purpose moves us beyond our ego. Boogie helps us break down our castle walls and become open to new ideas and endless possibilities. Boogie is much more than running. Join the Boogie movement. Contact Jo Berry by email at joberry@telus.net. For more information, go online to RunClub.ca and boogiethebridge.com.

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for the 2018 Memorial Cup in Regina on May 17) and ticket sales will also likely be included in the Blazers’ proposal. “The guarantees out there (money guaranteed to league teams by bidding organizations for past Memorial Cups) from various communities have been fairly significant,” Daley said. “That’s something that’s a little bit different, which is probably going to make our ticket prices a little bit higher than what it’s been for other events.” Daley expects to see fewer complimentary tickets allotted for the Memorial Cup than at previous events hosted in Kamloops. “That’s great because, historically, with these events, there were large blocks of tickets we weren’t able to sell,” Daley said. “That should help revenue generation.” Any owner can supplement the guaranteed-money number by writing a cheque, but assuming a great deal of risk does not seem like good business sense.

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xpressions of interest to bid on the 2020 Memorial Cup must be submitted by June 1. The Kamloops Blazers will throw their hat in the ring. They came out of the gate first, holding a press conference on Nov. 9 at Sandman Centre to announce they will bid. Cameron Hope, president and general manager of the Victoria Royals, told the Victoria Times Colonist on Nov. 11 the Vancouver Island major-junior club will join the race. Rumours suggest the Kelowna Rockets want a piece of the action and owner Bruce Hamilton told KTW Wednesday an announcement is imminent. “We’re just running the numbers, just making sure that we’ve got everything in place,” Hamilton said. “I would think in the next week to 10 days we’ll probably decide what we’re doing. “We’ve done the hockey analysis. It’s just making sure we’ve got the business side in place. We’re still debating it here.” There have also been rumblings out of Everett. “I don’t think that it would go to the U.S yet,” Hamilton said.

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Kamloops Blazers’ 17-year-old defenceman Montana Onyebuchi celebrates in front of the Kelowna Rockets’ bench after scoring a goal at Sandman Centre in February. The Blazers will bid on the 2020 Memorial Cup and the Rockets may do the same.

“That’s not to say that couldn’t change.” The league is expected to make a decision in October, with three main components — finances, roster and community — taken into consideration by its board of governors. For insight into the process and what Kamloops is doing to marshal a successful bid, KTW spoke to Blazers’ owner Tom Gaglardi, general manager Stu MacGregor, president Don Moores and Norm Daley, chairman of the team’s advisory committee.

SHOW ME THE MONEY Profit from the 2020 Memorial Cup will be shared by every team in the WHL, meaning governors will be keenly interested in business plans submitted by bidding organizations. Daley is a founding partner of Daley and Company LLP Chartered Professional Accountants and has been instrumental in bringing notable sporting events to Kamloops, including the 2014 Brier and 2016 World Women’s Hockey Championship. “We have to try to put together a solid number for the guarantee

and look to the other options to try and raise money,” Daley said. “The first thing is we are going to look at government funding. The City of Kamloops has always come on board. We’ve always had success with the province. “Red Deer [Memorial Cup host in 2016] a couple years ago, they got a million dollars from the province. We’re not expecting that type of funding, but we’re working with the province and I know the city has had some conversations.” Plans for sponsorship packages, special events (the Eagles are headlining the opening ceremony

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Exactly what that evaluation group will look like this year is not known, but MacGregor has twice taken part in the process and has an idea of what to expect. The Blazers’ GM was working for the Edmonton Oilers when he and one representative each from the WHL and Hockey Canada combined minds to make a recommendation for the 2016 Memorial Cup. “It was our suggestion,” MacGregor said. “It wasn’t a slam dunk.” MacGregor looked at how much playoff experience bidding teams had, the quality of projected 19- and 20-year-old players, assets available for trades and attributes of the management and coaching staffs in place, among other areas. “We were pretty focused at the deadline and we will be this summer on doing the best things we can for the long-term health of our club,” Gaglardi said. “There will be lots of time to make Memorial Cup-type transactions postOctober 2018.

“They look at the assets that you have, like having a full set of draft picks. We well know what high draft picks can return in terms of players. We’ve got a good nucleus of young guys and we feel like we’ll be competitive in terms of that evaluation.” Any transactions made in the spring and summer will be taken into account by the evaluation group. COMMUNITY IS KEY Consensus is this area will be a strength of Kamloops’ bid. Moores said these questions will be asked: “Does the community have the ability got host this event? Do they have the infrastructure? Do they have the people in place? Do they have the proper airports and hotels? Are the amenities up to where they need to be?”

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Daley said Kamloops has answers to all of those queries, but the bid committee will be looking for backup when submitting a proposal that sings the city’s praises. “We’ll get letters from organizations — support from the chamber [Kamloops Chamber of Commerce], community organizations, maybe Curling Canada or Hockey Canada, to help vouch for our successes,” Daley said. “You don’t get them overnight. You have to make sure you have the little pieces.” Sandman Centre, which opened in 1992, is no longer among the WHL’s best buildings. Announcements on upgrades, including a new LED lighting system, along with retrofitted boards and glass to improve safety, and loge seating, were made at the press conference in November. Daley and Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian made the case that most of the rink-related hard yards have already been gained, a new scoreboard purchased and infrastructure improved to make national broadcasts

possible for the Brier and women’s worlds. “The crews that come through, TSN and CBC, they always remark at how good a shape this arena is for its age,” Daley said. “They can’t believe it’s that old.” Daley expects to have the bid package ready for submission by the end of May. “People go away for the summer,” Daley said. “We want to be ahead of the game.” POPULARITY CONTEST There is at least one more unoffical component in the decision-making process. When it is time for league governors to vote, relationships between teams can factor in. The heads of the 22 families don’t always play nice and twisting a knife that helps a Memorial Cup bid sleep with the fishes is ultimate revenge. Less dramatically, it may just be a time for an owner to call in a favour from a friend at the voting table. How much contribution a club has made to the league in the past may also be taken into consideration.

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Kamloops Broncos’ spring camp will be held from May 11 to May 13. The B.C. Football Conference team is looking for an equipment manager and volunteers to lend a hand on game days at Hillside Stadium.

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Football season is nearing and the Kamloops Broncos are looking for help from the community. The junior football team needs an equipment manager, a posi-

tion that comes with an honorarium, and volunteers available to help on game days at Hillside Stadium.

Broncos’ president Dino Bernado said the equipment manager will have to attend practices and oversee road trips. “We want someone a little older who can be a little bit more of a presence, someone who is interested in football and wants to

be around it,” Bernardo said. Game-day volunteers will help out in the beer gardens, sell 50-50 tickets and work the front gates, among other duties. Those interested can contact Bernardo by email at dbernardo@ kamloopsbroncos.com.

PADDLING CLUB TO HOST OPEN HOUSE Thompson River Interior Paddle Club is holding an open house on Saturday at Pioneer Park. Information will be available on canoe and kayak opportunities, April paddling lessons and season activities. The event will run from noon to 2 p.m.

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The guard helped South Kamloops secondary to its first B.C. High School boys’ basketball title this season. He will become the fourth player from Kamloops to play for the WolfPack men’s hoops team, following Dean Lemphers, Devin Halcrow and Joe Davis.

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on the game,’’ Ridley said. Women have long played at Augusta National, but it wasn’t until the fall of 2012 that the club invited its first women as members — former secretary of state Condoleezza Rice and South Carolina financier Darla Moore. The latest member is former USGA president Diana Murphy. “I’ve said many times that our country is a story of our great institutions evolving and becoming more inclusive over time,’’ Rice said. “This is one of the great institutions, not just American institutions but international institutions, so it’s evolved and it’s become more inclusive, and that’s very exciting.’’ Ridley said the opening two rounds would be held at Champions Retreat in Augusta, with the final round moving to Augusta National on Saturday, April 9, extending the week at the Masters. The finals of the Drive, Chip and Putt would be on Sunday, followed by practice rounds for the Masters.

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RiverDogs take to diamonds on McArthur Three Kamloops RiverDogs rep teams are in action at the Best of the West Tournament, a Big League Experience event that began on Thursday on McArthur Island. The 18-andunder RiverDogs will play against Ridge Meadows at 2 p.m. on Friday and Langley at

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BRIEFS 2 p.m. on Saturday. Kamloops’ bantam AAA squad will square off against White Rock at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday.

The AA bantam Dogs will play Langley at 4:30 p.m. on Friday and Parksville at 9 a.m. on Saturday. KGTC RESULTS The Kamloops Gymnastics and Trampoline Centre had athletes competing at three events last month. The men’s artistic

team was in action during Week 1 of the Twisters Invitational in Abbotsford. Jakob Sirianni led the way, placing first in pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars and high bar, and second in floor. He placed first allaround in his division. Lachlan DeFouw was third on floor

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ADAM GAGNON PHOTO Sam Fisher (left) has left the Brown rink and Ashley Klymchuk has taken her place as the team’s lead.

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Corryn Brown and Erin Pincott attended Ashley Klymchuk’s wedding last summer. The celebration foreshadowed a marriage on ice. Klymchuk, formerly Ashley Nordin, will replace lead Sam Fisher to complete the Brown rink for the 2018-2019 season. “We have known Ashley for 10-plus years,” Brown said. “We’ve always been big competitors and we became teammates for a few years in CIS [Canadian Interuniversity Sport]. I had a conversation with Erin, Sam and Allison

[coach Allison MacInnes] and we decided Ashley would be the best fit for the team.” Fisher announced last month she is taking a leave from curling to focus on studying respiratory therapy at TRU, sparking speculation about her potential replacement. It did not take long to find a new lead. The 2018-2019 team: Skip Brown, 22, third Erin Pincott, 22, second Dezaray Hawes, 21, and lead Klymchuk, 24. Klymchuk won silver medals curling with the Brown rink at the U Sports Curling Championship in 2015 and 2016. She knew the team as opposition for the better part of a decade in the

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Nine Cliffside Climbing Gym athletes placed first in their respective divisions at the Boulderama Competition in Kamloops. Earning gold were Taylor Gordon (open women), Finn Bogetti-Smith (intermediate men), Summer Bogetti-Smith (intermediate women), Braydon Gough (recreational men), Emily Parsons (recreational women), Nathaniel Smith (10- and 11-year-old boys), Sienna Rawlings (10, 11 girls), Cadence Larochelle (nine-and-under girls) and Devon Worthington (nine-and-under boys). Ryley Scott is pictured. KEVIN BOGETTI-SMITH PHOTO

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NEW YORK — Conor McGregor was involved in a backstage melee, and video footage appears to show the UFC star throwing a guard rail at a bus full of fighters on Saturday’s card. McGregor crashed a press conference on Thursday at Barclays Center. Video showed him with a group of people causing chaos as they took an elevator to the loading dock at the arena. He can be seen tossing trash cans and being prevented from throwing a barricade at a bus during his unannounced appearance in New York. McGregor hasn’t fought for UFC since November 2016 and was stripped this week by UFC President Dana White of the 155-pound championship he had never defended. White also said this week he did not expect McGregor to attend Saturday’s UFC 223 card. McGregor profanely responded on Twitter and wrote, “You’ll strip me of nothing.’’ McGregor is tight with UFC 223 fighter Artem Lobov, who was involved this week in a scuffle in a hotel with Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Conor McGregor crashed a UFC press conference in New York on Thursday.

Nurmagomedov fights Max Holloway for the lightweight championship left vacant by McGregor. Lobov was yanked from the card and the fight status of Michael Chiesa was unclear after he was sent to the hospital with injuries sustained in the attack.

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LAS VEGAS — Canada’s Brad Gushue, Sweden’s Niklas Edin and Scotland’s Bruce Mouat have made the playoffs at the World Men’s Curling Championship. Gushue was idle in Thursday morning’s draw at Orleans Arena, but China’s loss to Sweden assured the defending champions of a top-six finish in the preliminary round. The top two teams earn byes to Saturday’s semifinals. Teams three through six square off in quarterfinals earlier that day in what is a new format at the world championship this year. The Scots and the Swedes were 8-1, while Gushue was 7-1 entering his afternoon game against China’s Dejia Zou (3-6). Gushue, from St. John’s, N.L., was scheduled to play Greg Persinger of the United States (2-6) in the evening. Norway’s Steffen Walstad dropped to 6-4 after a third straight loss, falling 8-6 to Scotland. Russia’s Alexey Timofeev was 5-3 ahead of Switzerland’s Marc Pfister at 5-4. South Korea’s ChangMin Kim was 5-5. China, Italy’s Joel Retornaz and Jaap Van Dorp of the Netherlands were tied at 3-6. Japan’s Go Aoki was 2-7 and Germany’s Alexander Baumann 1-8. The medal games are scheduled for Sunday. — Canadian Press

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AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods gave galleries at Augusta National something to cheer for in his first round at the Masters in three years. Playing partner Marc Leishman provided even more highlights, as did Canadian Adam Hadwin. Leishman birdied three of his first seven holes and finished at 2-under-par 69 while playing alongside the main attraction at the first major of 2018. Hadwin, from Abbotsford, bogeyed the 14th hole but followed with back-to-back birdies. He closed with a bogey for a 69. Hadwin was one shot back of co-leaders Tony Finau and Haotong Li as of KTW’s press deadline. Woods, who finished 1-over-par, wasn’t nearly as dialled in. But that’s normal for him early at the Masters. Woods has only shot under once (a 68 in 2010) in the opening round at Augusta. Still, Woods had some

MONTREAL — Mayor Valerie Plante will meet with the potential investors who hope to bring major league baseball back to Montreal. Plante said this week she will sit down with businessmen Stephen Bronfman and Mitch Garber on Friday to gather information on the project and see what role the city may play in getting a team. Montreal has been without a franchise since the Expos were moved to Washington, D.C., and renamed the Nationals after the 2004 season. Bronfman and Garber lead a group looking to land a team either through expansion or the relocation of an existing club. Bringing back the Expos was a pet project of former mayor Denis Coderre, but Plante vowed during her successful election cam-

moments on the front side. Defending champion Sergio Garcia has made history — not the good kind — in the opening round of the Masters. Garcia carded a 13 on the par-5 15th after hitting four shots into the water in front of the green. He matched the highest single-hole score in Masters history. Tom Weiskopf had a 13 at No. 12 in 1980 and Tsuneyuki “Tommy’’ Nakajima did it at No. 13 in 1978. A charter bus headed to the Masters golf tournament overturned on a Georgia interstate, injuring 15 people and snarling traffic as scores of fans made the pilgrimage to one of the sport’s premier events. The bus driver was charged with driving under the influence.

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paign last fall not to commit any money to a baseball team without a referendum. Plante’s stance may have softened after Bronfman said last week they were not seeking money from city hall, but need its support in other areas. “Already it’s a better deal,’’ Plante said after an executive committee meeting this week. While the meeting has stirred hope for baseball’s return, Garber played down the importance of the meeting on Twitter. “There is a lot of speculation about the meeting with Val Plante,’’ he wrote. “The [mayor] has never met Stephen Bronfman and has communicated a desire to get to know a cross-section

of Montreal business leaders and also to hear about the potential for baseball in Montreal. Nothing more.’’ Bringing back baseball would be a major investment, not only in paying for a team, but also building a stadium. Major League Baseball is considering expansion, while teams that may be contemplating relocation include Oakland and Tampa Bay. Plante did not attend a pair of preseason games at Olympic Stadium last week between the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals, but city representatives were present. Robert Beaudry, the executive committee member responsible for economic development, said the city would also be open to a National Basketball Association team if investors are found.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Thomas Darryl Bell

February 5, 1939 - April 3, 2018

In the early morning hours of April 3, 2018, Darryl slipped away peacefully after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Over the last 8 years, he lived his life to the fullest with dignity and didn’t complain or let it get him down. Darryl was born on February 5, 1939 in Vancouver, BC and passed away at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home in Kamloops, BC. Darryl is survived by his wife Carol, having just celebrated their 58th anniversary. They were married in Burnaby, BC on April 2, 1960. Also survived by his children Susan (Jim) Pate, Heather Savitsky (James Lockwood) and Michael (Anita) Bell, his grandchildren Matthew (Heather Stephens) Pate, Samantha (Liam) Wacey, Laura (Tyler) Holm, Robyn (Colton McLean) Savitsky, Sydney Bell and Nicole Bell, his two sisters June Senger and Phyllis Davis, sisters-in-law Lynn Bucholtz and Patsy (Ralph) Douglas, brotherin-law Jack (Ollie) Woolard and many nieces and nephews and extended family. He is predeceased by son-in-law Kevin Savitsky, his parents Fred and Winnifred Bell, his brother William Bell and brothers-in-law Russ Davis, Phil Senger and Art Bucholtz. Darryl was a dog lover and will be sadly missed by his walking companion of these last 6 years Charlie. Darryl was raised in Vancouver, BC and was a heavy duty mechanic by trade. He and the family moved to Cranbrook in 1970 and then to Kamloops in 1976. During his children’s younger years, Darryl coached their softball teams and was an avid supporter of all their activities.

He was also a very enthusiastic grandfather and enjoyed watching his grandchildren participate in their various activities. Darryl was a member of the Kamloops Curling Club, a Life Member of the Kamloops and District Fish & Game Association (KDFGA) and a 31 year season ticket holder to the Kamloops Blazers Hockey Club. Many wonderful years have been spent at the family cabin at Surrey Lake with all members of the family and their friends being welcome to come and share this beautiful spot. He loved to fish and learned how to tie his own flies. Spending time riding the ATVs, playing “Horseballs”, sitting around the fire having a beer or two was always a fun time. Darryl liked to putter and was constantly upgrading the comforts of rustic cabin life. He was an avid hunter, having many trips back to the Kootenays and also hunting around the area at the lake in the later years. When the pine beetle came through the area and killed off so many trees, Darryl turned a negative into a positive by making clocks out of rounds cut from the trees. Over the years Darryl has donated many of his beautiful clocks to charities and organizations for fundraising. He was always willing to help out where he could. Many family members are also proud owners of these clocks. Darryl was a jack-of-all-trades and could fix just about anything and when in doubt he could figure out some unconventional way to attack the problem. Darryl was a man of very few smiles but you always knew how important you were to him. Darryl was very involved in many KDFGA projects over the years such as the Burrowing Owl nests, Fishout for the Visually Impaired, Family Fishing Day and the Sheep Count. He cared deeply about protecting, enhancing and promoting the wise

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As per Darryl’s request, there will be no formal service. A couple of gatherings will be held in the early summer.

Although she has joined her beloved Ted, those she has left behind will miss her dearly.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Malan, his family doctor, and the doctors, nurses and staff of the Kamloops Cancer Clinic for their care over these years. We would also like to thank Laurie Campbell his Home Health Nurse and the wonderful staff and volunteers at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home.

Cremation has taken place and there will be a Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral at 11:00 am on April 6, 2018.

In lieu of flowers, Darryl’s request was that any donations be made to the Darryl Bell Education Fund, C/O KDFGA Box 164, Kamloops, BC V2C 5K6 or the MWSM Hospice Home, 72 Whiteshield Cr. South, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9. Condolences may be sent to the family via DrakeCremation.com

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Wanda passed away on March 31, 2018 at the age of 91.

The family is eternally grateful to the staff at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home for their compassionate care. Those who knew Wanda will smile as it was her request that anyone honouring her memory make a donation to the International Fund For Animal Welfare (IFAW) in lieu of flowers.

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Eddie Collins Eddie Collins of Kamloops, BC passed away peacefully on March 26, 2018 at the age of 50.

August 4, 1934 – April 7, 1998

It’s been 10 long years since you went away. I think about you everyday. I know someday we will meet again, to be together with family and friends. Love, Dewayne Mom, so hard to believe 10 years Memories of your infectious have drifted away without you. To this energy, smile, endless love and day, I miss our morning chats, holding support are forever in my heart. your hand in mine and so much more. Your spirit of family lives in all of us Most of all, I miss your love. Mom. Miss you and love you so.

Love you forever, Deb

Lori

Miss your kindness and generosity.

Max was a totally amazing woman, I miss her so much.

Love Tom

use of the environment for the benefit of present and future generations. In the past year, he established a bursary entitled The Darryl Bell Education Fund (DBEF) for students furthering their education in areas of conservation, habitat, wildlife, fish or enforcement of applicable regulations. Darryl’s love and respect for the great outdoors has been passed down through his children and grandchildren.

Bill

Grandma, we are forever missing your contagious warmth and good spirit. We are so thankful for the time we got to spend with you and all the love you showed us. Love you endlessly. – Danielle, Stevie, Ryan and Knox

Grams, we miss your laughing smile. Your positive attitude and selflessness was contagious. I’m reminded of you everyday and we miss you. – Cody, Lisa and Max

I’ll always remember our shopping trips, playing Go Fish, and our great daily chats. I miss you everyday and you will, always hold a special place in my heart. – Kate

Miss your smile and laugh Granny. Love you always. - Tyson

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 boys 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.” 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 Eddie’s Life will be held In May and the date is TBA. Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324 Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

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Obituaries & In Memoriam Alice Dolynuk (nee Lees)

Jeanette Marie Wilson

Celebration Of Life

Alice died peacefully on March 16, 2018 in Victoria, BC. She was born on January 16, 1928 in Fernie, BC where she was one of five daughters born to Andrew and Olga Lees.

Irene Marie Ulveland

Alice was predeceased by her husband Joe Dolynuk in 1973, sisters Grace and Marion and son-in-law John Olmstead. She is survived by her children Graham (Terry Ann), Joanne (Paul LeComte) and Colleen, grandchildren Bradley, Evan, Alison and Thomas, sisters Shirley (Dick) Hawrelak (Sarnia, Ontario) and Gail Romero (Whiterock, BC) and numerous nieces and nephews in Canada and the USA.

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May 24, 1931 November 1, 2017

Alice and Joe were married in 1954 in Fernie, BC and moved to Penticton where their three children were born. In 1963, the family moved to Kamloops where Alice lived until 2012. It was in Kamloops that Alice worked at Royal Inland Hospital for many years, ran a successful business and proudly raised her family. Alice spent her last 5 years living in Victoria where she was lovingly cared for by Joanne and Paul. Alice will be remembered for her love of music and she especially enjoyed her time with the Happy Choristers. She became involved with the Sons of Norway (despite having no Norwegian blood!) and thrived amongst the friendships and their activities. Alice and her good friend Gladys Hartnell were avid volunteers in the city. Alice was always up for a game (or two) of cribbage with friends, a game of golf or tending her house and garden in Kamloops. Alice enjoyed her holidays afar with sister Gail, her visits to her Ontario sisters and visits with Colleen and family in Australia. Most importantly Alice loved her family. The family would like to thank the staff of 3rd Dogwood at the Oak Bay Lodge for their loving care and attention to mom. She sends a kiss to you all! A small gathering will be held at a later date in Kamloops. If so desired, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC.

Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass to be celebrated on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 11:00 am in the Sacred Heart Cathedral, 255 Nicola Street with Father Derrick Cameron Celebrant. Reception in Cathedral Hall to follow.

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

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Terry was a lifetime citizen of Kamloops, born in 1941. He attended Stuart Wood School graduating from Kamloops Senior High before attending the University of BC. He is survived by his daughter Alanna, sister Sharon (McLeod) and predeceased by his sister Maureen (Wilson). He has many cousins and friends in the Kamloops area. Terry’s quick wit and ready smile will be missed by many and his personal hardships are over. His soul is free to really wander. There will be no service. Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial, Kamloops (250) 554-2429 Condolences may be expressed at www.firstmemorialkamloops.com

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Gerald Jonathan Hutchison passed away on March 28, 2018 at the age of 75. Gerald was born on June 12, 1942 to Wes and Ellen Hutchison of Pitt Meadows, BC. He grew up in the Haney area and attended Maple Ridge High School. Gerry served the Canadian Navy in the early 1960s. He was a long time resident of the Lazy H farm in Pritchard, BC. He was well known at the Kamloops Farmer’s Market where he sold eggs. Gerald worked for many years as Band Administrator for the Kamloops Indian Band and then for the Skeetchestn Indian Band. In his later career, he provided consulting services in BC and internationally. While working in Peru he met his beloved wife Edita, who made his last years some of the happiest of his life. Gerry leaves to grieve; his wife Edita Luhan, sister Ann Riddell and her husband Neill, son Benjamin and his wife Elizabeth, daughter Amber Eckhardt and her husband Reg Lech and son Timothy, granddaughters Mckenzie, Kendra and Marissa Hutchison. Gerry and his former wife Madeleine Jones maintained a mutually supportive friendship. His extended family, will miss him dearly, as will his legions of friends and colleagues. A Celebration of Gerald’s Life will be held on April 21, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Haney Presbyterian Church, 11858-216 Street, Maple Ridge, BC.

Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night DYLAN THOMAS Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at their end know dark is right, Because their words had forked no lightening they Do not go gentle into that good night. Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight, And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way, Do not go gentle into that good night. Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. And you, my father, there on the sad height, Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray. Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

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Obituaries & In Memoriam In Loving Memory Of Dorothy Stefanik

October 13, 1929 - April 7, 2008

Your life was a blessing Your memory a treasure You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. The pain never goes away you just “kind of” get used to it.

All our love Gail, Lorne, Adam and Katie

Edward Korolik Edward Korolik passed away at the age of 83 on March 31, 2018 at Royal Inland Hospital after a brief illness.

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He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 58 years Beverley, his sisters Nellie Seniowski of Burnaby and Alice (Vlad) Romanchych of Mississauga, along with his three children Alan Korolik of Kamloops, Donna (Dennis) Chmielewski of Edmonton and David (Julie) Korolik of Fort McMurray, eight grandchildren and nine nieces and nephews.

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Ed was born in Entice, Alberta on August 23, 1934. He moved to Vancouver, BC when he was 16 and worked for Woodward’s Department Store in various positions for over 20 years. In 1972, he moved to Kamloops and bought Carlton’s Cleaning Carousel (the laundromat on Seymour Street) which he owned for over 20 years as well. Ed was always around for family, friends, and neighbors to fix things, loan tools, provide repair advice and rig something up. He enjoyed many years at the cabin on Heffley Lake, as well as hunting and fishing.

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If I knew it would be the last time, I could spare an extra minute To stop and say “I love you,” Instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

That you didn’t take that extra time For a smile, a hug, or a kiss And you were too busy to grant someone, What turned out to be their one last wish.

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Full Time & Summer Relief Kamloops, BC The Van-Kam Group of Companies has openings for both full-time Local City P&D Class 1 Drivers and full-time Summer Relief Class 1 Drivers working out of our Kamloops terminal providing daytime pickup and deliveries in Kamloops and surrounding areas. Preference will be given to applicants with LTL/P&D experience and knowledge of the area. We offer rates.

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Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Circle Daycare Society has an opening for a fulltime Early Childhood Educator to work between two centres. Wages and benefits as per the current BCGEU collective agreement. After a three month probationary period we have a comprehensive BC medical and extended medical and dental package. At Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Circle Daycare Society, we value that our educators bring differing experiences and teaching abilities to our centres. We are a play based society that uses emergent curriculum as well as following the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lead. Applicants must hold a valid Early Childhood Educator License to practice and a current first aid certificate. You must also possess an ability to have forward thinking, be able to work as part of a team and be reliable. Experience is an asset but we are willing to train the right applicant. This position is open to both male and female applicants. Please forward your resume and cover letter to: stpauls@ccdaycare.ca

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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

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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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Registered Dental Hygienist Busy Cosmetic Dental Practice is looking for a experienced Registered Dental Hygienist for a part time position, Monday/Tuesdays possibly some Wednesdays starting immediately. Please fax your resumes to 250-374-4622 or email manager@artdentistry.com

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School District No. 73 Kamloops/Thompson Distributive Learning/I.T. Service Desk Analyst

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School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) is currently accepting applications for a Distributive Learning/I.T. Service Desk Analyst. 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 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience with Linux networking and LAMP Programming. Valid BC driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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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.

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The position is under the direct supervision of the Executive Director. Evening and weekend work as required. RESPONSIBILITIES: â&#x20AC;˘ Connects and collaborates with appropriate referral sources â&#x20AC;˘ Conduct intakes â&#x20AC;˘ Conduct mental health assessments and develop assessment reports â&#x20AC;˘ Conduct provisional DSM diagnosis â&#x20AC;˘ Develop and execute treatment plans â&#x20AC;˘ Maintain appropriate Clinical and administrative records KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: â&#x20AC;˘ Awareness of First Nations culture and issues affecting First Nations families and communities â&#x20AC;˘ Develop and maintain working knowledge and relationships with natural partners and supports in the communities â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrated expertise and knowledge in Clinical Mental Health assessment, diagnosis and treatment â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to conduct suicide assessments and assist with crisis interventions â&#x20AC;˘ Comfortable with conducting both Psycho-educational and treatment focused group sessions to various ages â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: â&#x20AC;˘ Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in Social Work, Educational Counselling, Clinical Psychology, Child and Youth Care, or comparable degree with strong clinical skills â&#x20AC;˘ Education in DSM diagnosis and related treatments for common Mental Health challenges â&#x20AC;˘ Registered with a professional association â&#x20AC;˘ Related experience with responsibility for providing mental health services to children and families â&#x20AC;˘ Experience working with Aboriginal communities â&#x20AC;˘ A valid BC class 5 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and criminal record check are mandatory Start Date: ASAP As Needed Pay: Rate will be negotiated based on experience Those who are shortlisted will be invited for an interview

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, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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Electricians (CertiďŹ ed Journeyman) Career We are currently sourcing CertiďŹ ed Journeyman Electricians 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, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be honored to have you consider Gibraltar Mines. QualiďŹ cations: t )JHI 4DIPPM %JQMPNB PS &RVJWBMFOU XJUI *OUFS QSPWJODJBM +PVSOFZNBO 5SBEF CertiďŹ cate t 1SFGFSSFE PQFO QJU NJOJOH FYQFSJFODF SFMBUJOH UP t ( & %JFTFM FMFDUSJDBM ESJWF TZTUFNT t &MFDUSJD NJOJOH TIPWFMT t 1PXFS EJTUSJCVUJPO BOE 1-$ DPOUSPM TZTUFNT

Millwrights (CertiďŹ ed Journeyman) Career As part of our continuous growth we are sourcing a CertiďŹ ed Journeyman Millwright 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, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 .JMMXSJHIUJOH 3FE 4FBM $FSUJmDBUJPO t .JOJOH FYQFSJFODF JT DPOTJEFSFE BO BTTFU t 8FMEJOH BOE GBCSJDBUJOH FYQFSJFODF XJMM CF DPOTJEFSFE BO BTTFU

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For further information about the Company, visit our website at www.tasekomines.com; and about the Williams Lake Area and the Cariboo District visit the website www.landwithoutlimits.com

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â&#x20AC;˘ Experience in residential tenancy including a solid knowledge of the BC Residential Tenancy Act â&#x20AC;˘ Requires routine repairs and maintenance work â&#x20AC;˘ Maintain accurate records (i.e. rent rolls, move-in/move-outs, resident files, etc.) â&#x20AC;˘ Ensure all administrative paperwork is accurate, complete and submitted on a timely basis â&#x20AC;˘ Resolve tenant complaints; enforce rules of occupancy â&#x20AC;˘ Possess a positive attitude and the ability to smile under all circumstances â&#x20AC;˘ Successful applicant must be bonded and is subject to a criminal records check Please forward your resume to pmanagement.employment@gmail.com

1998 RAV-4 Two owners, 306kms, 2L Auto. Immaculate inside & out and everything works! c/w half-used summers. $3000 obo strong only. 250-372-5357 siamesec@ shaw.ca if after-hours

Auto Accessories/Parts Set of four Goodyear tires P225/60P16 on rims. $350, without $220. 250-554-4946.

Cars - Domestic 1996 Toyota Camry. Fully loaded, sunroof, V-6. New tires. $1,750. 236-425-2124. Absolute gorgeous 03 Cadillac Deville one owner low kms $5,500.00/obo 250-554-0580

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

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

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Results Motorcycles 2003 Harley Davidson 100th Ann. Edition Fat Boy CID 95 Stage 3 exc cond 17,000km $11,000. (250) 318-2030

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

Antiques / Vintage

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Wanted: HARLEY GEAR. Chaps, Jacket, Vest and Gloves. Ladies Medium and Mens Xlg. Send pics to: rajol@telus.net

Recreational/Sale 2003 21ft Bigfoot Travel Trailer. Very good cond. Slps 4. $22,500. 250-578-7888.

antique collectables

3RD ANNIVERSARY SALE! 20% OFF all store items! For the Month of March

2004 Cougar 27.6 Fifth Wheel Trailer w/12ft slide, one owner, excellent condition! $15,500/obo 250-554-1744

(250) 554-3534 â&#x20AC;˘ 232 Briar Ave Kamloops BC

2005 35ft. Outback 5th Wheel. 16ft side-out, clean, many extras. $17,750. 250-573-4632.

Misc. Wanted

2005, 38â&#x20AC;&#x2122; RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6, appl incld, fully loaded, $18,900. 236-421-2251 2013 Keystone Fusion Toy Hauler slps 9, 41ft 12ft garage asking $69,000 250-374-4723

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2017 Coleman Travel Trailer 2 slides, A/C, Rear kitchen, front bedroom. $29,995.00. 250-320-7446

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IDENTITY OF DRIVER OR WITNESS WANTED MVA: 4:50 PM on December 11th, 2017 Anyone involved in or witnessing a motor-vehicle accident between a vehicle and a man riding a motorized scooter at the intersection of 12th Street and Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC. The accident occurred in the cross-walk when the individual in the motorized scooter was crossing 12th Street and was hit by a vehicle turning right onto Tranquille Road. There were several vehicles stopped at the 12th Street light at that time. Anyone who may have witnessed this accident, or if you are, or know the driver of the vehicle that struck the man in the motorized scooter, please contact Scott Clarke at Morelli Chertkow LLP at (250) 374-3344 or by email at: service@morellichertkow.com â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Attention: Scott Clarke.

Garage Sales

Transportation BROCK Sunday, April 8th. 2346 Young Ave. 8am till 1pm. Furniture, household items, electronics and more. NORTH SHORE Sat, April 7th. 408 Royal Avenue. 9am-2pm. Wood, hshld, books, scroll saw patterns etc. SIENNA RIDGE Moving Sale. Sat April 7th. 8-1pm #105-641 Shuswap Rd. Furniture, dishes & household.

Sport Utility Vehicle

ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GARAGE SALE TIME ONLY $12.50 FOR 3 LINES (Plus Tax) ($1 per additional line)

1985 Dodge Ram Charger. Very good condition. $5,000/OBO 250-579-5551

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Thursday 10am for Friday Call Tuesday before 10am for our 2 day special for $17.50 for

05 Ford Free Star 275,000km new winters and summer tires $2200 (250) 682-3943

Wednesday and Friday Garage Sale Packages must be picked up Prior to the Garage Sale.

1992 Vintage Ram 2500 Diesel. Collector plates, low miles $12,000.00 250-5490441

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Utility Trailers Heavy Duty Trailer 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;8â&#x20AC;? inside 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; long. 2x8 stud axles, elec brakes, ramps. $3000/obo. 250-577-3120.

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

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Legal Notices NOTICE OF SALE WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT By the virtue of the Warehouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lien Act, contents of the storage unit, belonging to: Edward Scotchman of no fixed address. Mark Halls, Travel Trailer Model Nash 22ft. Serial # 4N11H22650100759. The goods will be sold on or after April 21, 2018. Central Storage Ltd., 1236 Salish Rd, Kamloops, BC, V2H 1K1. 250-314-9522.

BATCHELOR HEIGHTS

Rte 171 Â˛ *ULIĂ&#x20AC;Q 7HUU +RRN Dr, Napier Pl. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 75 p.

DALLAS/BARNHARTVALE Rte 754 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hillview Dr, Mountview Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 36 p. Rte 755 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6159-6596 Dallas Dr, McAuley Pl, Melrose Pl, Yarrow Pl. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 72 p. Rte 759 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Beverly Pl, 67247250 Furrer Rd, McIver Pl, Pat Rd, Stockton Rd. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 40 p. Rte 761 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6022-6686 Furrer Rd, Houston Pl, Parlow Rd, Pearse Pl, Urban Rd. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 57 p.

DOWNTOWN

Rte 317 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 535-649 7th Ave, 702-794 Columbia St even, 702-799 Nicola St. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 45 p. Rte 319 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 454 6th Ave, 604690 Columbia St even, 604692 Nicola St. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 15 p. Rte 323 -755--783 6th Ave, 763884 7th Ave, 744-878 8th Ave, 603-783 Columbia St (odd Side), 605-793 Dominion St. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 48 p. Rte 325 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 764-825 9th Ave, 805-979 Columbia St (odd side), 804-987 Dominion St, 805-986 Pine St. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 65 p.

Rte 331 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 984-987 9th Ave, 1125 10th Ave, 901-981 Douglas St, 902-999 Munro St, 806-990 Pleasant St. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 38 p. Rte 334 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1005-1090 Pine St, 1003-1176 Pleasant St. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 35 p. Rte 335 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1175-1460 6th Ave, 1165-1185 7th Ave, Cowan St, 550-792 Munro St. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 59 p. Rte 339 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 916-1095 Fraser St, 1265-1401 9th Ave. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 30 p. Rte 373 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Clark St. 24-60 W. Columbia St. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 20 p. Rte 380 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 610-780 Arbutus St, Chaparral Pl, Powers Rd, Sequoia Pl. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 61 p. Rte 381 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 20-128 Centre Ave, Hemlock St, 605-800 Lombard St. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 41p. Rte 382 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 114-150 Fernie Pl, Fernie Rd, 860-895 Lombard St. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 30 p. Rte 385 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 350-390 W. Battle St, *UDQGYLHZ 7HUU 6WUDWKFRQD 7HU Â˛ S Rte 389 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bluff Pl, 390 Centre Ave, 242-416 W. Columbia St, 'XIIHULQ 7HUU *DUGHQ 7HUU *UDQGYLHZ 7HUU Â˛ S Rte 390 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fernie Crt, Fernie Pl, Guerin Creek Way. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 50 p. Rte 403 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 405-482 Greenstone 'U 7RG &UHV Â˛ S Rte 404 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Chapperon Dr, 108-395 Greenstone Dr, Pyramid Crt. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 58 p. Rte 405 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Anvil Cres, Bestwick Dr & Crt, Morrisey Pl. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 53 p. Rte 406 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 109-130 & 138492 McGill Rd. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 63 p.

SAHALI Rte 461 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Glen Gary Dr & Pl, Glencoe Pl, 700-799 Gleneagles Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 53 p. Rte 478 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 191-299 Chancellor Dr, Sentry 3O 6RYHUHLJQ &UW 7KH 3LQQDFOHV Â˛ S Rte 480 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3-183 Chancellor Dr, Sapphire 'U 6HIĂ&#x20AC;HOG :D\ 6WHHSOH &UW Â˛ S Rte 482 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 101-403 Robson Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 55 p. Rte 492 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2000-2099 Monteith Dr, Sentinel Crt. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 37 p.

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Aerate â&#x20AC;˘ Power Rake Yard/Lot/Garden Clean Up Prune Mow â&#x20AC;˘ Weed Whack â&#x20AC;˘ Weed Hedge Trim â&#x20AC;˘ Plant Gravel/Rock/Mulch â&#x20AC;˘ Turf Garden Walls â&#x20AC;˘ Paving Stones Irrigation: Start up & Repairs

Garden & Lawn Grassbusters Lawn and Yard Care. Now booking for the 2018 season. 250-319-9340.

Livestock

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS

CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE:

250-376-2689 Misc Services JA ENTERPRISES Furniture Moving and Rubbish Removal jaenterpriseskam@gmail.com 778-257-4943

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Rte 830 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Chetwynd Dr, Stevens Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 58 p. Rte 835 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mattock-McKeugue Rd, Sabiston Crt & Rd. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 30 p. Copperhead Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 58 p

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Rte 584 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1752-1855 Hillside Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 33 p.

Time to Prune Your Fruit Trees Tree Pruning or Removal

REIMERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FARM SERVICES

Kids & Adults needed! Rte 504 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2146-2294 Sifton Ave, Sifton Lane â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 44 p. Rte 506 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Gloaming Dr, Heatherton Crt, Laurel Pl, Stirling Pl. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 86 p. Rte 517 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2267-2299 Garymede Dr, Greenock Crt & Pl. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 48 p.

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

Contact Janet Bolton at: 250-573-5598 or 250-320-8109 grow-n-mow@telus.net Certiď&#x192;&#x17E;ed Horticulturist Licensed Pesticide Applicator

Only 2 issues a week!

Cleaning Services

Legal

For all Deliveries & Dump Runs. Extra large dump trailers for rent. Dump Truck Long and Short Hauls!!

Deliver Kamloops This Week

call 250-374-0462

2010 F-150 Supercab. 2WD. 102,000kms. Very good cond. $12,500/obo. 778-471-5630.

Handypersons

Boats

2003 F350 Diesel 4 x 4, Headache rack $7500. 250-5490441

New Price $56.00+tax

Do you have a vehicle, boat, rv, or trailer to sell? With our Run til sold specials you pay one ďŹ&#x201A;at rate and we will run your ad until your vehicle sells.* â&#x20AC;˘ $56.00 (boxed ad with photo) â&#x20AC;˘ $35.00 (regular 3 line ad)

Financial Services

14ft aluminum boat w/trailer and new 9.9HP Merc O/B w/asst equip $4000. (250) 523-6251

1996 F150 4X4. Reg-cab, auto, pwr steering, canopy w/boat rack. $1250. 376-5489.

Run until sold

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Rte 605 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1770-1919 Glenwood Dr, Knollwood Dr, Vicars Rd. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 61 p. Rte 606 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Orchard Dr, Russet Wynd, 1815-1899 Valleyview Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 39 p. Rte 621 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Duck Rd, Skelly Rd, 7DQDJHU 'U 7KRPSVRQ 'U Â˛ S Rte 622 Â˛ 7UDQV &DQ +Z\ ( 2860-2920 Valleyview Dr. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 70 p. Rte 652 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Coldwater Crt, 16162212 Coldwater Dr, 1921-1999 Skeena Dr(odd side). â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 58 p.

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