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The latest from the World Junior Summer Showcase, which is being held this week at Sandman Centre
A collision between jet skis on the South Thompson has police looking for missing driver
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TRANSIENT-RELATED CALLS SWAMP CITY The city’s bylaws department wants a solution to deal with increasing calls related to the city’s most vulnerable. “Bottom line is we’ve increased the staffing the best we could within the budget to put more resources toward the transient issues we’re having in town,” City of Kamloops assistant bylaws enforcement officer Mario Sirianni told the city’s community safety committee on Monday. During this year’s second quarter, from April to June, the department received 307 calls related to transient issues — an increase over the same time last year (261 calls) and up significantly from those same three months in 2015 (88 calls). Sirianni said the city has more homeless on the streets than he’s ever seen in the past and called for a “better solution. “We are just moving people around and everyone in the room is quite aware of that, I’m sure,” Sirianni said. Mayor Ken Christian said he has spoken with mayors in the Okanagan about the issue and noted communities throughout British Columbia are facing similar issues due to high housing costs. “Everyone in B.C. is having this problem” he said. Christian said he and staff have
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been talking with the province. He spoke to Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Selina Robinson last Friday to discuss a lack of shelter space in Kamloops. He said there could be two or three smaller emergency shelters this winter as the city awaits the building of new modular housing units on Tranquille Road and West Victoria Street. “I, along with others, am disappointed that we’re not moving along as quickly as we’d hoped with the rapid response unit,” he said. Christian also suggested Out of the Heat expand to Wednesdays during the heat wave, which the city has experienced in recent days. Out of the Heat is a summer shelter operated on Mondays and Fridays out of St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral at Nicola Street and Fourth Avenue downtown. The same church is home to the Wednesday/Sunday Out of the Cold shelter in the winter. “I was out in the park yesterday and it was tough,” Christian said of the high-30s temperatures. “It was really tough.” In addition to bylaws being swamped with issues related to the city’s homeless, the graffiti task force is reporting issues in McDonald Park. Executive director Ronnie Bouvier said the task force has found numerous needles in the park and noted the men’s bathroom has become a place for sexual activities. See BIAs, A10
Sixteen-year-old Adison Davies died last Friday while attending the Center of Gravity music and sports festival in Kelowna. A celebration of her life will be held this Sunday at 2 p.m. in the lounge at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre.
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Sam Thacker has seen too much pain in his short 16 years of life. Earlier this year, he watched as a friend was stabbed. That friend lived. Last Friday, he watched a friend overdose on a methamphetamine known as Molly. That friend lived. A few hours later, he watched another friend overdose on the same type of methamphet-
Gravity music and sports festival. He said the first day of the three-day festival — Friday — was fun, with a main stage full of bands from mid-morning through to the early evening. At some point during the day, Sam said his friend told him he and Adison had obtained some drugs from a person at the festival. “A few hours later, he was shaking and he came over to me and said, ‘I need help. I need help,’” Sam said. See TEEN, A4
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4TH AVE PLAZA PILOT PROJECT JULY 26–AUGUST 12, 2018 WHAT THE PROJECT IS ABOUT
WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWNTOWN
Take part in an exciting new pilot project happening in the Downtown this summer! From July 26 to August 12, the City of Kamloops, in partnership with the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association and local businesses, presents the 4th Ave Pedestrian Plaza, an animated, lively, pedestrianized public space with seating areas, planters, street trees, street games, and performers. This pilot program is a result of feedback the City received as part of the review and update of the Downtown Plan.
Downtown Kamloops will become more alive over the next few weeks! What better time to enjoy all that the Downtown has to offer. Take part and enjoy the many events that are taking place, including the Sport Chek World Junior Showcase, Hot Nite in the City, Ribfest, and more!
4th Ave Plaza Performances
July 26– Aug 12 | Downtown Kamloops Schedule available at Kamloops.ca/DowntownPlan
Kamloops Farmers’ Market
Saturdays 8:30 am–12:30 pm | 200 Block of St. Paul Street Wednesdays 8:00 am–2:00 pm | 400 Block of Victoria Street
Sport Chek World Junior Showcase July 30–August 4 | Sandman Centre
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August 10 | Downtown Kamloops
Hot Nite in the City
August 11 | Downtown Kamloops
Ribfest
August 10–12 | Riverside Park
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4TH AVE BUSINESS THANK YOU DID YOU KNOW? Thank you to all of the downtown businesses for the support on this project. A special shout-out to:
• A pedestrian gathering place was one of the most frequently requested community amenities during public engagement for the Downtown Plan.
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• Alleyways between Seymour Street and Lansdowne Street will remain open to service vehicles during the pilot project. • Victoria Street and 4th Avenue is the city's second busiest intersection for pedestrians. • The 4th Ave Plaza will be animated through live music, dance classes, art demonstrations, and more! Events are free to attend. For more information and performance line-ups, please visit our website Kamloops.ca/DowntownPlan or follow us on social media @CityofKamloops
TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE! After your visit to the 4th Ave Pedestrian Plaza, we invite you to complete a survey on LetsTalk.Kamloops.ca to share your thoughts and help shape your city. The survey will be available online until August 19.
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What do you like best about your artwork?
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I love the blues, my favourite colour palette. Those quiet shades are what drew me to the painting. The cool serenity in the vastness of the outdoors, mountains, and an open road just makes me happy.
What organization(s) did you volunteer with to pay for your art? 1. Four Paws Food Bank 2. Canadian Cancer Society 3. BC Winter Games 4. Boys n Girls Club- Powerstart breakfast program at Beattie School 5. Kamloops Women Resource Society 6. United Way / A Way Home- youth homelessness
What do you like best about the organization you volunteered for? I love how they help our communities and bring together people from all walks of life. I love meeting new people and to help where ever I’m needed, and the organizations that I volunteer with give me purpose. I feel I have been able to do some good in our community and the feedback from those using the organizations’ services has been very positive. I am so grateful to have involved myself with these amazing organizations and meet the people which we serve.
What do you like about the Timeraiser event? I love the opportunity it gives you to meet new people, to find out more about some of the agencies in Kamloops that need volunteers, and what they do. And well the art is amazing!! That volunteer time is the currency linking the art to the need for volunteers is brilliant! This event came at a perfect time for me as I had just started with Urban Systems earlier in 2017 and they made me aware of the event. My wife is new to Kamloops, so this was a great way for her to meet people and for us to find out where we could be of service in our community. Timeraiser has given me an opportunity to explore something I have been meaning to do but didn’t know how to go about it. Urban as a company, is very community oriented, so working here has given me wonderful opportunities to help out in the community in so many different ways. It’s been awesome.
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Local artwork is selected and purchased for auction
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Participants bid volunteer hours on works of art they are interested in
The winning bidders complete their volunteer pledge over a year
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Current Hot Opportunities Hot Nite in the City Barricade & Security Volunteers Provincial Winter Fair Kid Zone with Petting Zoo Volunteers & Parking Volunteer Highland Valley Copper Open House Volunteers (Parking & Concession) North Shore Business Improvement Association Event set up, Nickel Games, Bike Lockup, Photo Booth, Food Tickets, & Event Cleanup volunteers. Camp Grafton Volunteer Head Cook
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Sam and others got the friend to the firstaid tent, where a team of doctors, nurses and paramedics went to work immediately. An ambulance was stationed nearby. “They hit him with something,” Sam said, likely an injection of Naloxone, which is used to temporarily reverse an overdose from opioids. His friend is heavier and stronger, which Sam suspects helped the teen react positively to the medical intervention. A short time later, Sam and his girlfriend went to check on the friend, to be sure he was fine — and saw Adison being carried into the medical tent by two paramedics. The medical team tried to save her and
she was rushed to Kelowna General Hospital, where she died. Sam said he and his girlfriend went to the hospital on Sunday and talked with the doctors and paramedics. “They said they did all they could,” he said. “They really worked hard to keep her alive.” Just 16, Adison graduated from NorKam early and planned to enter Thompson River University in the fall to study psychology and sociology. She had also talked about a career in medicine. She had worked two jobs to save enough money to buy a car. Sam knew her since they were both in Grade 8 and said she had “a really caring soul.”
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At some point, Sam plans to sit down and talk with the friend who lived. He said the teen doesn’t remember much about the incident and Sam wants him to know how close he came to dying. “It’s so hard for people to understand,” he said. “I was shook. Damn, I just saw someone OD before me, someone you know is five feet in front of you and you can’t do anything. Seeing it first-hand and hearing about it second-hand, it’s different. “It changes you.” On Sunday night, the teens returned to the site of the festival. They were getting ready to come back to Kamloops and, as they stood there, Sam’s girlfriend turned to him. “I see Adison everywhere,” she said.
Friends create fundraiser page to help family Friends of Adison Davies, the 16-year-old Kamloops girl who died at the Centre of Gravity music and sports festival in Kelowna last weekend, have started a GoFundMe page for her family. On the fundraiser web page — at gofundme. com/adison-davies — Davies is described as a bright young girl who was excited to one day have a career in medicine. A GoFundMe account set up in Davies’ name hopes to raise $7,000 to help cover the costs of her funeral and other financial burdens her family may incur. As of Tuesday, $14,000 had been raised. A celebration of life will be held this Sunday at 2 p.m. in the lounge of the McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre. When information regarding Davies’ death was released, the Interior Health Authority (IHA) posted a pre-scheduled Tweet regarding festivals and drug use. “Mixing drugs or using drugs while drinking puts you at increased risk of OD,” it stated.
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Now IHA is stating the Tweet was not in response to any one incident that took place at the festival and that the health authority was saddened to hear of the teen’s death. The Center of Gravity festival released a statement following Davies’ death: “Center of Gravity organizers can confirm that a young female was treated onsite by BCEHS and the festival medical team before being transported by ambulance to Kelowna General Hospital, where she passed away. We are currently co-operating with local authorities as they investigate the situation. Our deepest condolences for the family and friends affected,” the statement said. Center of Gravity is an annual music and sports festival held in the city centre, at Kelowna City Park on the beaches of Okanagan Lake. The festival had a lengthy list of items it would not allow at the site, including outside alcohol and drugs and/or drug paraphernalia of any kind. Organizers also insisted vaporizers and e-cigarettes could only be taken in if they were empty and refills were still in factory-sealed containers. Only factory-sealed packages of cigarettes were acceptable. Odyssey Medical, an organization that provides on-site, physician-led teams at festivals like the Centre of Gravity, was also on site, according to its Facebook page. It does safety consultations, risk management, health promotion and harm reduction at events through its medical teams. In addition, Interior Health had a booth at the site and distributed Naloxone kits, which include the drug that temporarily reverses an overdose. There were also IHA substance-use team members at the festival at a booth organized by Health Canada. They were there to highlight services available locally and reinforce general festival health and safety information. The health authority said its participation in festivals varies, but usually it is not involved. Larger festivals have their own medical and support staff on site more often. Some services may also be provided through IH community partners.
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MICHAEL POTESTIO/KTW Kamloops Mounties twice closed the South Thompson River to traffic between the Valleyview boat launch and Lafarge Bridge as the search for a missing jet ski driver continued. As of KTW press deadline on Tuesday, the river re-opened to watercraft and the man remained missing following a collision on Sunday.
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Kamloops Mounties now consider their search for a missing jet ski operator a recovery mission as the police dive team finished on Tuesday a second full day of its patrol of the South Thompson River in Valleyview and Dallas. On Monday, the dive team used sonar to search a 300-by-700-metre area where the watercraft operator was struck by another jet ski. On Tuesday, police expanded the search, closing the river to boating traffic between Lafarge Bridge and the Valleyview boat launch until later in the day. As of press deadline on Tuesday, the search had yielded no sign of the missing man, Police believe it’s unlikely the boater, who is in his 30s, will be found alive as he has been missing since the crash occurred at about 5:30 p.m. Sunday night. The two jet skis were travelling in the same
direction when one driver made a U-turn and hit the other boat. Both men went underwater near Holman Road, which is west of the Pine Ridge Golf Course. Cpl. Jodi Shelkie Shelkie said the driver who made the U-turn resurfaced without seeing where the other man had gone. A witness from the shore may have seen two heads bobbing in the water, but Shelkie said he was not certain. “We can’t say one way or the other whether he emerged from the water or not,” Shelkie said. Another boater rescued the jet ski operator who resurfaced, Shelkie said. Police recovered the two jet skis. The operator of the jet ski that made the turn was uninjured in the accident, Shelkie said. Kamloops Search and Rescue (KSAR) responded to the scene on Sunday with eight members and deployed a crew of five.
KSAR helped on Monday with the use of a drone. KSAR manager Alan Hobler said the drone’s high-definition video and ability to hover above and look down into the water and shrubbery along the river bank will be a great asset to the search. According to witnesses, the missing jet ski operator was wearing a life jacket at the time he was struck, but it was one that had to be manually inflated. Shelkie said it is not clear whether he had done so. In his experience with accidents such as Sunday’s collision, Hobler said the search mission is now likely a recovery operation based on how much time has passed since the collision. “It always comes back to the life jacket,” Hobler said. “The majority of body recoveries we do is always people that would be alive if they were wearing a proper life jacket.”
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A Kamloops man is speaking out about homophobia in his community. Darcy Daniel said he is used to being discriminated against for his sexual orientation, but after he and his boyfriend were insulted several times by multiple people on Saturday, July 21, he took to social media to vent his frustration. The 27-year-old has lived in numerous cities — including Vancouver, Edmonton and Kelowna — in the past seven years, but he said his hometown is where he has experienced the most intolerance. On the day in question, Daniel and his boyfriend Cam were running errands downtown when one man asked him for change. When Daniel refused, he claims the man replied by calling him a “f—ing faggot goof.” “I kind of let that one slide, although it had been bothering me because I’ve heard that one a lot recently around this city,” Daniel said. Within a half hour, two other men
See footage at tinyurl.com/yal6ltn5 at an ATM at Third Avenue and Victoria Street made similar comments, calling the couple “disgusting,” Daniel said. He said the situation escalated a few minutes later when he and his partner crossed paths with one of the men. “It got a little heated between us and he continued to tell us how gross fags were and we shouldn’t leave the house,” Daniel told KTW. “Then he was threatening to smash out heads in.” While Daniel is no stranger to the name-calling, having experienced it his entire life growing up in Kamloops, he said the incidents were particularly upsetting to his boyfriend. “He’s definitely uncomfortable showing affection in public now. He told me it makes him scared because he doesn’t want somebody else to try and fight us,” Daniel said. That afternoon, Daniel posted a video
to Facebook to vent his frustration and condemn the actions, which he said have been happening a lot lately. “I don’t need to explain my sexual orientation or my gender preference or my relationship to anybody at all,” Daniel said in the video. “I’m also not going to tone myself down because it bothers other people. If I want to walk around in a dress, I’m going to walk around in a dress.” The video received plenty of exposure, being viewed more than 15,000 times. While there was some negative blowback, there were also many positive reactions. Daniel said he hopes the video inspires people to have discussions about tolerance and to treat those who are different from you with respect. “I’m just trying to be myself,” he said. Daniel moved back to his hometown last November and would like to organize a drag show as he hates not being able to feel like himself in the place he grew up. “I’m a drag queen who just moved back from Vancouver after a few years and I, personally, want to start doing a local show that broadens the horizon for people in the community,” he said.
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SEEKING SALAMANDERS AT ABORIGINAL SCIENCE CAMP The Thompson Rivers University Aboriginal Science Camp this week saw campers like 13-year-old Kenyon Gladstone learn to solve the case of the missing B.C. salamanders under the direction of BC Genome school educator Evelyn Sun. Eighteen young budding scientists are taking part in the program this year, coming from many parts of the province, including Hazelton, Bella Coola and Burns Lake.
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There are dishwashers, mattresses, couches and more as people are leaving hard-to-moveitems on the side of the road or in alleyways instead of taking them to the landfill. The city’s bylaws department is citing higher dump tipping fees for an increase in garbage in public spaces. “We’ve seen that increase over the years and the numbers are starting to show it,” assistant bylaw enforcement officer Mario Sirianni said. The city’s bylaws department responded to 109 calls about gar-
bage in a public space from April through June of this year. That compares with 84 calls during the same time in 2017, 78 calls in 2016 and 71 in 2015. City of Kamloops environmental services manager Glen Farrow said tipping fees increased in recent years from $60 per tonne to $80 per tonne for residential waste. A bulky item fee of $10 per item (including couches and mattresses) was also added. Farrow said some people were taking advantage of the city’s lower dumping fees when getting rid of larger items and the increase aligned with fees in the ThompsonNicola Regional District and in the Lower Mainland.
“It was just cheaper because it was tied in with that $60 per tonne,” he said. Farrow noted, however, that anything with metal — TVs, dishwashers and electronics — can be dumped for free. Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian said the issue is less about tipping fees and more about the costs of getting big items to the dump. He said it’s a function of having no other option. “They’ve got no truck,” Christian said. “That’s their problem.” He encouraged the private sector to step up to the plate. “People that might be in that business need to be a bit more high profile,” he said.
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BC Hydro broke the record for summer power consumption on Monday night when peak hourly demand — the hour that customers use the most electricity — reached more than 7,800 megawatts. Monday’s high in Kamloops was 38.8 C, just shy of the hottest July 30 on record, which was 38.9 in 1971. The new summer record breaks the previous record of more than 7,500 megawatts that was set on Aug. 28, 2017, by almost 300 megawatts. On Jan. 3, 2017, BC Hydro recorded the highest ever power consumption of 10,194 megawatts. On that day, the thermometer dipped to -21.8 C in Kamloops. The extended heat wave across B.C. has led to increased electricity demand this summer. Monday’s demand record represents a four per cent increase over the peak hourly demand from a week earlier, when temperatures were already quite high, and 18 per cent over the same day last year. Demand for power this month has been the highest BC Hydro has ever seen in July. This month had the most days ever — 14 days —
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ast Friday, this space carried a guest editorial from the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows news, in which the newspaper called for decriminalization of all drugs, not only marijuana. Some commenters criticized the stance without offering an alternative — and an alternative to the status quo is needed because it simply is not working. More people are on the streets, more people are addicted to drugs and far too many people are dying. As far as we can tell, we can do one of three things: 1. Carry on with the current harm-reduction strategy that seems to enable those who need help while not giving them the help they need, while the body count continues to rise; 2. Halt the current harm-reduction model and revert to the bad old days of waging a war on drugs, which will see prisons and criminals’ wallets fill up; 3. Try something different, such as decriminalization, as not much of what we have tried seems to be working. The call for decriminalization is coming from health-care professionals and politicians from across the country. They rightly point out the issue is one of health, not crime. How many detox beds and rehab centres can be created with the untold millions now spent by the justice system as it targets drugs in their criminal form? While not clearly endorsing decriminalization of all drugs, Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian told KTW something needs to be done. “It is to me that we rethink harm reduction because it is clearly not working,” Christian said. He is right. Others have been right for too many years. We have waged war on drugs and it was an abysmal failure. The current harm-reduction model is a failure. If not decriminalization across the board, then what is the answer?
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’ve met some incredible people in the past few years — but I wish I had never, ever spoken with them. Back in 2002, I met a grandmother whose life had been changed by drugs. Her daughter died from an overdose and she was left to raise her infant granddaughter. We didn’t use her name then — her story was part of a series where, at best, we got first names of the people being interviewed. Since then, though, I’ve met Shannon Ritchie. Her brother, Lance, died of an opioid overdose in January 2016. I met Sherry Robinson, whose son, Tyler, died from an overdose the same month. And I’ve met Sandra Tully, whose son, Ryan Pinneo, died the same way just a month later. I met Cyndi Lion by email; she wasn’t ready then to talk about the death of her daughter, Juli, at that time. Later, though, she met with KTW reporter Marty Hastings to talk about her part of this story line that just won’t go away. I met Charene Monk when our family was touched by the opioid crisis. Her son, Cole, died just a bit more than a year ago — he was like a brother to one of my boys. We were hit once again last September with the death of Christopher Seguin, Thompson Rivers University’s vice-president advancement. I already knew his mom, but had not spoken with her in some time. It was a horrific
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LEVEL way to reconnect. This week, I met Sam Thacker, a 16-year-old kid who is spending his summer as a roofer and who attends NorKam senior secondary. He wanted to talk about his friends, one who survived an overdose and one who did not — Adison Davies. I try not to write columns on stories I have or are am about to write. It muddies the water a bit between what’s fact and what’s opinion, but this time, there are opinions that need to be shared. First, Lance, Tyler, Ryan, Juli and Cole are names we don’t hear about anymore. We don’t think about them. Most of us don’t remember them — but their mothers do and we should, too. Their moms are still angry, but it’s an anger with a purpose through Moms Stop The Harm. In June, more than 200 of them gathered at the provincial legislature in a rally to call for action. They want to see illicit drug
use decriminalized. They want to see an end to the war on drugs. They want to see the epidemic treated for what it is — a health issue. As long as there are drug dealers out there selling crap that kills people, nothing being thrown at this crisis will make much of a dent. About a week ago, the province recorded 130 overdoses in one day. Kamloops didn’t have a spike that day, but the numbers provided by B.C. Emergency Health Services are still stunning. During the week of July 23 to July 29, there were 16 calls to ambulance services for suspected overdoses in Kamloops. The same week, there were 30 such calls in Kelowna and 240 in Vancouver. Total number of overdose calls to paramedics in 2015 was 310. The following year, it was 576. Last year, it ballooned to 679. The number has more than doubled in three years — taking with it Lance, Tyler, Ryan, Juli, Cole and so many more. Sam Thacker is a brave teen with a message: “It’s so hard for people to understand,” he told me. “I was shook. Damn, I just saw someone OD before me, someone you know is five feet in front of you and you can’t do anything. Seeing it first-hand and hearing about it second-hand, it’s different. It changes you.” It’s a message I wish he never had to deliver. dale@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @mdalebass
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LOVING THE CITY Editor: We spent this past weekend with family in Kamloops. What a lovely city. The beauty of the terrain and the lovely design of the city with its parks, the business corridor, the residential areas showing pride in the cleanliness and friendly smiles make it all so spectacular and welcoming. Thank you so much. We look forward to our return. Lydia and Peter Edwards Penticton
PED PLAZA GOOD IDEA Editor: The downtown core is dead, so the pedestrian seating on Fourth Avenue — between Seymour and Lansdowne streets — is great. That is good work on the part of the city. Kudos to some at city hall who have good ideas. Doris Finlay Kamloops
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Editor: Why would the wealthy spend so much money on full-page ads against proportional representation (PR)? Barely had the electoral reform race begun than several coalitions of anti-PR folk opened their bulging wallets and scattered their lucre over the front pages of many B.C. newspapers. It certainly made me sit up and think, “Why would the financial elite coalesce in such a way? Is there something about first-past-the-post
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that makes them richer?” So I decided to take a close look at the characteristics of that system, strictly from the viewpoint of wealth generation. Of course, one needn’t look too far. The first thing is that a FPTP election is a bit of a game, one in which some compete to influence the fewest politicians the most? So, the larger parties supported by the wealthiest, politically savvy individuals and corporations usually hire lobbyists to influence those in government to buy their services.
That way, they become wealthier because it’s much easier under FPTP to influence one politician in charge of a ministry than a group of individuals under PR. You needn’t look any further. Just follow the money. For that and many other reasons, we need an electoral system in which money does not dictate the rules of the game. It’s called proportional representation. Ian MacKenzie Kamloops
WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO SOLAR SAVINGS? Editor: I read with interest about the $129,000 Aberdeen carbon park. It will provide educational opportunities for the public about how forests affect the ecosystem. Are these going to be the same educational opportunities the city said would be offered to the public via the
$100,000 solar installation at West Highland Park? We don’t hear a single word about the solar project as I think it was probably a complete waste of taxpayers’ money and the returns are likely nothing what the city thought they would be. Danny Pochay Kamloops
THESE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER ARE MADDENING Editor: I am a senior who would like to be able to go for morning walks without being accosted by dogs who rush up and bark out of control, while their owners stand back a block away, screaming for their pets to come back. Of course, the dog doesn’t pay one bit of attention to its owner. By the time the owner has reached said dog, my heart rate has gone out of control
and I want to burst into tears as my idyllic morning walk has once again been trashed. My only consolation is that I didn’t get bitten. This has happened so many times that I have I’ve lost track. I’ve walked in off-leash areas and, for the most part, dogs on the airport run are amazing. In Petersen Creek Park, I’ve had bad experiences. While walking around a school
yard, I have had bad experiences, as I have in Pioneer Park. Are we to be exiled to our homes because of misbehaving dogs? I don’t write letters to the authorities as I think they are also at their wit’s end regarding this issue. How can I and others like myself protect ourselves from these horrible experiences? Jennifer Kramer Kamloops
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LOCAL NEWS MORE BINS FOR NEEDLE DISPOSAL Three industrial bins arrived at city hall last week and will be placed out in the city in coming weeks. They are additions to the number of smaller receptacles already in many health centres and other social agencies, designed to hold used syringes and needles. Natalie Serl, the city’s acting community and social development supervisor, said their locations will be decided by a subcommittee of the community action team that is addressing the drug crisis in Kamloops. The sharps action team is expected to meet soon to make that decision, she said. Serl said the bins have a long neck at the top, a safety measure for dropping in the needles.
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The Canadian Mental Health Association and ASK Wellness have rolled out software that connects them to a growing network of agencies helping to provide a national portrait of homelessness. The Homeless Individuals and Families Information System is an initiative of the Homelessness Partnering Strategy that collects data from homeless service providers, with the idea that better information will help to prevent and
reduce homelessness in the country. “Emerald Centre had the pleasure of getting everyone trained in June and we rolled it out July 3,” CMHA executive director Christa Mullaly said of the West Victoria Street homeless shelter the agency runs. The federal government states on its website that data collected from the software can be used to help communities with decisionmaking and long-term planning, address local challenges, support information sharing and partnership development across the country, inform
policy development and improve the planning and development of measures to prevent and reduce homelessness. Mullaly said files on people who visit Emerald Centre can be accessed from other shelters across B.C., which reduces intake time. “It also provides us with really, really detailed and excellent reporting,” Mullaly said. That reporting can include potential alerts. ASK Wellness also adopted HIFIS in July. Agencies funded by BC Housing are expected to utilize the software.
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“It’s been a bad one, this year, for us,” Bouvier said. North Shore Business Improvement Association executive director Jeremy Heighton said he and Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association executive director Carl DeSantis were to meet with RCMP and bylaws on Tuesday to discuss washroom issues. “We’re starting to work on that project,” Heighton said. As for used syringes and needles left across the city, Christian has invited Interior Health’s medical health officer to attend council later this summer. Meanwhile, Canadian Mental Health Association executive director Christa Mullaly was in the
Lower Mainland last week with Ask Wellness executive director Bob Hughes. She said she was impressed by a no-barrier co-ed shelter in the Downtown Eastside. “Everyone that comes to the door gets to come in,” she said. The duo also visited modular housing units, similar to those coming to Kamloops, as well as the new on-demand addiction-treatment clinic. It offers opioid replacement therapy to provide more timely help to those struggling with drug addiction. Mullaly said it has seen “incredible results” and noted operators would be happy to help bring a similar type of service to Kamloops. “My biggest takeaway was the incredible turnaround in people’s health,” she said.
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LOCAL NEWS Counter Attack effort leads to 19 drivers taken off the road A Counter Attack blitz in Kamloops on the weekend led to drivers being taken off the road for being under the influence of alcohol and other drugs. Mounties staged the roadblocks throughout the city on Friday, with 14 officers involved. Cpl. Jodi Shelkie said seven 90-day immediate roadside prohibitions
were handed out, along with four three-day immediate roadside prohibitions and a pair of 24-hour prohibitions for drivers being impaired by drugs. In addition, one Criminal-Code impaired-driving investigation was launched and five prohibited drivers were nabbed.
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The annual Chrome on the Grass classic car show was held at the Tk’emlups event centre on Saturday, which gave attendees a chance to drive back in time. Among those at the event was Bre Rylands, who was with her dad’s 1960 Chevy sedan delivery wagon. More photos can be seen online at kamloopsthisweek.com under the Community tab.
Mounties await pot impacts JESSICA WALLACE
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Kamloops RCMP is waiting on government to understand exactly how cannabis legalization will impact the local detachment. “The laws themselves have not been finalized and communicated, so it’s difficult to prepare in that regard,” Kamloops RCMP Supt. Syd Lecky told the community safety committee meeting on Monday. Lecky told reporters the detachment has reached out to communities in the United States to gauge impacts. One challenge will be impaired driving.
Lecky said impaired driving involving alcohol has a “tried and proven process. “When it comes to drugs, we don’t know what those laws are going to look like, what the penalties are going to look like,” he said. “There is no case law to work with. We are all going to be working our way through the process. It’s going to be a challenging process.” Asked whether police will have enough time to prepare in advance of the looming Oct. 17 legalization date, Lecky said “those are political things. “My job is to react and deal with what we need to and whatever comes, we’re going to have to adjust and roll with it,” he said.
Lecky is unsure whether legalization will require more police resources. “It’s tough to say,” he said. “Would I like to have more resources? Always. It just makes life so much easier, but I also understand and appreciate that this is the most costly expenditure on the municipal budget, right? And that’s the case for everyone. We’ll adjust and then, hopefully, have the information statistically to support, if it needs to be, but I don’t have any plans or real thoughts in that department.” Lecky added it is “reasonable” to expect added pressure on RCMP traffic services. “How it’s going to translate into more policing resources?” he said. “I don’t know.”
Reported property crime dips after spiking JESSICA WALLACE
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Reported property crime decreased during the past three months in Kamloops after a steep spike earlier this year. Kamloops RCMP Supt. Syd Lecky reported on numbers during Monday’s quarterly community safety committee meeting. The federal police force responded to four per cent fewer files in calls for service overall from April through June compared to the same time last year. Crimes against a property dropped by five per cent, with 2,510 files during the second quarter in 2017
compared to 2,375 in 2018. “It’s certainly a positive,” Lecky said. Theft from motor vehicle files dropped by 37 per cent (238 fewer files), theft of motor vehicles decreased by 28 per cent (23 fewer vehicles) and break and enters into homes dipped by 11 per cent (five fewer files). “The reality for that is when you get certain people in custody, that can have a significant reduction in your calls for service in those areas,” Lecky said. “So you look three months from now, many of them who are in custody might not be in custody and you might see a little spike again.” Members of the RCMP’s
crime reduction unit arrested 22 people with outstanding warrants through the second quarter of 2018 and helped general duty, serious crime and target enforcement unit police officers with 14 investigations in the past three months. Two types of crimes have seen an uptick in Kamloops in the last three months, however: break and enter of business increased by five per cent, with two additional files compared to the same time last year, and crimes against persons jumped eight per cent, with 65 more files compared to 2017. “It’s not that alarming at this point,” Lecky said. “If we saw a trend, I’d be a little more concerned.”
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Performers at the inaugural Kamloops International Buskers Festival included (clockwise from top left) Paz from The Hockey Circus Show, Reuben DotDotDot, Kamloops School of the Arts student Oscar Evely, soccer-ball juggler Victor Rubilar (who won the People’s Choice Award) and Smashed Banana, a music group being watched intently by siblings Aubrey and Logan Park of Kelowna. ALLEN DOUGLAS PHOTOS/KTW
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Riverside Park has received some high praise as a venue from the performers in town for the inaugural Kamloops International Buskers Festival, which ran from Thursday through Sunday amid sizzling temperatures, with the mercury hitting 37.2 C on the event’s final day. Paz from the Hockey Circus Show was at the very first International Buskers Festival when it was held in Victoria. He’s been performing for more than 23 years and his show has been called “one of the most Canadian things you’ll ever see” — something he said was quite an honour, considering he’s American. One way Kamloops differs, Paz said, is that in Victoria, there would be spikes of primarily tourist crowds. “You get cruise ships that come in for the day,” he said. “And those crowds change even depending on the ship — there’s the older ship, the younger ship.”
Paz said Kamloops crowds seemed to be coming to spend the day and are a bit more relaxed — something he appreciates. “They sit down and they come on the ride with you. They’re there to see your whole show,” he said. “They’re not just there for what we call a ‘dance, monkey, dance’ thing, where they just see one trick and leave.” Magician Ron Pearson said Kamloops audiences were friendly. “We’re seeing a lot of locals,” he said on Saturday. “You can tell. There’s lots of families.” When he was at the Victoria festival, Pearson said the performers’ locations were spaced a little farther apart. In Kamloops, he noted, organizers had to be careful about show start times so they were not splitting audiences up too much. “It’s fine as long as the audiences are comfortable,” he said, noting he stayed hydrated and stuck to the shade between shows. The Silver Starlets, a duo of aerial
acrobats named Molly and Glory, said it was cooler than they thought it would be at the park, contrasting Riverside to the concrete jungle of bigger city centres in which they often perform. “There’s no distractions down here,” Molly said. “When we’re in the city streets, there’s billboards, music … here we have this focused crowd and it’s lovely.” Kimberly Craig from the Street Circus said the park was been hotter than what she is accustomed to working in, but agreed Riverside is a good, distraction-free venue. “There’s very little ambient noise here, so you can create a lot of ambiance here in your shows and people have a really good attention span,” she said. Craig said she has no complaints about the crowd sizes and their generosity, but wondered if it might be repetitive for people who come to the park each day. “Some festivals, you might get more shows a day if you’ve got tens of thousands of people circulating,
whereas here, by Sunday, people might have seen our show once or twice,” she said. Each of the performers KTW spoke with on Saturday were optimistic for the festival’s future and spoke highly of the production team that put the event together, which includes a number of city and Tourism Kamloops staff and a squad of 32 volunteers. “You wouldn’t know there are kinks because they’ve handled it perfectly,” Paz said. “They listened to us about what our needs are and responded immediately and trusted us — and that means the world to us.” Those kinks that were worked out included spacing between stages for audio and ensuring crowds could take shelter from the heat in the shade — issues Paz said can only really be determined after shows have begun. “If this is the first year, I can’t imagine what the fifth or sixth year is going to be like,” he said. City of Kamloops Tournament
Capital and community event coordinator Audrey Trim called the event an “absolute success.” “It was very well received,” she said. While she said attendance was difficult to track, with people coming in and out of the park over four days, Trim estimated “thousands” were in the park Friday night and Saturday through the day. “I would say there was probably between five- and 10,000 people that came through the park [on Saturday],” she said. The City of Kamloops spearheaded the event with help from an organizing committee that included Tourism Kamloops, Kamloops Arts Council and the business improvement associations. Trim said the event will return next year, with a new lineup of performers and some minor tweaks here and there to scheduling and stage positioning. “Having seen it now, we’ll know a little better how to place the stages,” she said.
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Five-year-old Alexis Holloway catches the first pitch from Kerry Woehle, manager of program operations at the Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops. Representatives from the Toronto Blue Jays were on hand Friday as they celebrated the official opening of a 2015 Field of Dreams investment of $75,000 supporting the baseball diamond at the John Tod Centre on the North Shore. The field will be used for the Blue Jays Baseball Academy Rookie League, a baseball program for members between the ages of five and 12 who may not have the opportunity to participate in recreational and organized sport.
Council, not mayor, for Dhaliwal KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK
A rookie councillor who hinted at taking a run at the mayor’s chair in this fall’s civic election has decided instead to remain focused on defending his council seat. Ray Dhaliwal was one of two people elected to council in the September 2017 byelection. Kathy Sinclair and Dhaliwal topped the polls in the byelection to fill seats vacated by Ken Christian (who stepped down to run for mayor, a seat left vacant when Peter Milobar was elected as Kamloops-North Thompson MLA) and Marg Spina (who resigned after a terminal cancer diagnosis; Spina died in
December 2017). There were 21 candidates seeking one of two open council seats. In April, after six months on council, Dhaliwal said he was considering running for mayor in the Oct. 20 civic election, provided his businesses — Brown’s Repair and Ray’s Lock and Key Service — were self-sustaining by the the time the campaign began. Last week, Dhaliwal said he was 70 per cent sure he would run for mayor. However, Dhaliwal told KTW he has decided to seek re-election as a councillor, noting the timing is not right for a mayoral campaign. He added that seeking the
city’s top political job may be part of his plans in the 2022 civic election. In April, Dhaliwal told KTW mayor was the original goal when he decided to run for office in last year’s byelection. He said he ran for council first to get experience, but noted he received more votes per campaign dollar spent against more candidates than did Christian, who was elected mayor in a landslide. A number of people have announced their intentions to run for election, but nothing is official until the formal declaration of candidates on Sept. 14. Nominations open on Sept. 4 and close on Sept. 14.
Nomination packages now available Nomination packages are available for those mulling a run for Kamloops city council, the Kamloops-Thompson school board or the Thompson-Nicola Regional District this fall. The packages, which include mandatory documents to be filed with the chief election officer or deputy chief election officer, come in print or digital form. The digital versions are available online at kamloops.ca/votes, though a limited number of USB sticks are also available at city hall, located at 7 West Victoria St., along with print copies.
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The federal government says it will not consider decriminalizing drugs beyond marijuana, despite calls from Canada’s major cities to consider the measure. As the opioid epidemic washes over the country, Montreal and Toronto are echoing Vancouver and urging the federal government to treat drug use as a public health issue, rather than a criminal one. Montreal’s public health department has just thrown its support behind a report released recently by Toronto’s board of health, which urges the federal government to decriminalize all drugs. Mylène Drouin, director of Montreal’s public health department, said last week she is in favour of Toronto’s report, noting decriminalization will be on the agenda at provincial and national health meetings. Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian said decriminalization is one option, but added there are “many others.” He said the current system supplies contaminated drugs that are being supplied by criminals to vulnerable victims.
“It is to me that we rethink harm reduction because it is clearly not working,” Christian said. He recommended reviewing the literature and piloting medical models that have detoxing as their dominant feature. Last year in Kamloops, there were 39 overdose deaths. A Health Canada report last month found that nearly 4,000 Canadians died from an apparent opioid overdose in 2017, including 303 opioid overdose-related deaths in Toronto. In Montreal, the number of deaths relating to probable opioid overdoses was 140 for a period of a little over a year, ending June 30. Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson has long called for the decriminalization of all drugs, which has been repeated by health officials and advocates across British Columbia. In Vancouver, there was an estimated 335 opioidrelated deaths in 2017. Despite calls from three cities, the federal government is not budging on its position, insisting that decriminalization is not an option. Thierry Belair, a spokesman for Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, said the federal government is not looking to decriminalize or
legalize any drugs aside from cannabis. Belair said the government understands stigma and barriers to treatment need to be reduced, arguing Ottawa has taken steps in that direction. He said the federal government has made it easier for health professionals to provide access to opioid substitution therapies, noting the federal government has also approved more than 25 supervised drug-use sites. Fardous Hosseiny, national director of research and public policy at the Canadian Mental Health Association, which has advocated for decriminalization, said the organization welcomes the calls from Vancouver, Toronto and now Montreal, and hopes it puts some pressure on the federal government. “Given the scale of the opioid crisis in Canada, we know that we need to take bold action,” he said. “We know that evidence tells us that the war on drugs hasn’t worked, so criminalization really stigmatizes people and creates barriers for them accessing treatment and accessing help when they need it.” Hosseiny raised Portugal’s model as an example, which B.C. urged the federal government adopt. The European
Union country decriminalized all drugs by eliminating criminal penalties for small possession and consumption of illicit drugs in 2001. While Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Petitpas Taylor may not be keen to add the decriminalization of all drugs to the election banner in 2019, their party’s supporters like the idea. The Liberal convention in Halifax last April saw delegates adopt a resolution that supported decriminalizing all illegal drugs. The resolution put forward by the national Liberal caucus for debate at the convention called for illegal drugs to be treated as a public health issue. It also urged the government to adopt the Portugal model. Petitpas Taylor said at the time what works for a small country like Portugal wouldn’t work in a large one like Canada. Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh urged Trudeau last fall to decriminalize all illegal drugs and he also campaigned on a promise to decriminalize all drugs during his party’s leadership race. Conservatives have been largely opposed to legalizing pot and would object to the idea of decriminalizing even harder drugs. — with files from Jessica Wallace
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The BC Ambassador program, which aims to groom future leaders and assist with post-secondary education costs, is on hiatus for the first time in its near 20-year history due to a lack of participation. There were five contestants committed for the 2018 event, but the minimum number needed to make the competition financially viable is eight, so the decision was made to cancel the event, BC Ambassador program co-ordinator Teresa Dares told KTW. She said eight is the preferred minimum number of candidates to have participate in order to fundraise enough money for the program’s bursaries. Dares said youth today have a variety of options to obtain bursaries, which may explain the dwindling interest. “Our program is a bursary program and there’s all sorts of different ways to get bursaries, not
just ours,” Dares said, adding that would-be participants may be too busy with other options to put in the amount of work required of the program. The pageant, hosted each August in Merritt, offers men and women ages 17 to 24 who have held an ambassador title in B.C. a chance to win bursaries and develop their leadership skills in a community-oriented competition. The event in the past has drawn contestants from Kamloops and many rural communities throughout the province. Candidates are tasked with delivering speeches, answering impromptu questions and delivering formal presentations highlighting their hometowns. The three winners spend the year travelling B.C., promoting education, motivation and self-esteem. The focus for the program now is recruiting enough candidates to make a return in 2019. “Hopefully, we’ll have something next year,” Dares said, noting if participation falls again, organiz-
ers may have to make a decision on the future of the program. In 2013, 11 contestants participated in the program, followed by a six-person group the following year. There were nine participants in 2015 and eight in each of the past two years. “I just think maybe it’s run its course. It’s hard to tell. I’m hoping not because I’ve had two daughters that went through the program and they loved it,” Dares said. On July 7, the Kamloops Ambassador Society Pageant crowned its Miss Kamloops (Natalia Pietramala) and princesses (Sarah Roberts and Martina Fish). The trio will spend the next year attending various events in the city. Dares is not sure why the BC Ambassador program doesn’t draw participants from every local program in B.C., noting some potential contestants decide to pursue education out of province or go travelling instead. “Not everyone always chooses to go on to the provincial level in anything that they do in life,” she said.
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Tk’emlups te Secwepemc Chief Fred Seymour throws out the opening pitch at the Tyee Ball Park, which is at the corner of Chief Louis Way and Tyee Park Way, right off Highway 5 North. The City of Kamloops and the Tk’emlups First Nation joined forces to fix up the park, which had fallen into disrepair due to years of neglect. The plan now is to use a fund to conduct annual maintenance of the ball park. DAVE EAGLES PHOTOS/KTW
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“Dive for that one,” someone says to laughter after the squeal of a baseball bat launches a ball into clear blue skies at the Tyee Ball Park. The players, however, aren’t members of a typical softball team. On Friday, representatives of the City of Kamloops and Tk’emlups te Secwepemc gathered to play a quick inning of slo-pitch to celebrate the newly renovated ball diamond, which re-opened thanks to their joint effort. The Tyee Ball Park, located alongside Highway 5 North, just south of the Halston Road/Paul Lake Road intersection, had fallen into disrepair over the past three years, with weeds filling in the infield clay and spray-painted graffiti covering many of the structures. In an effort to restore the baseball park, the band approached the city in June, seeking assistance and expertise with the rehabilitation. Using $30,000 in sewer utility taxes that are collected from Tk’emlups residents, the renovations were completed in a two-week span, culminating in the council to council competition on a hot July morning. “We just got our public works and civic operations people working on it with their civic operations group and this is the result,” Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian told KTW. The facelift involved landscaping the infield and outfield, repairing fencing, slapping on fresh coats of paint on the dugouts, washrooms, announcer stand and covered seating, replacing some roofing, laying shale and repairing the irrigation system. A new sign at the entrance of the ball park has also been added. “City crews and the graffiti task force and people from our planning and engineering did an awesome job getting things ready,” Tk’emlups Coun. Jeanette Jules said.
She believes maintenance of the park was neglected over the years due to a lack of use, but the reasoning from the band now was that if it was repaired, people would come and use it — a very Field of Dreams way of thinking. “We own this, we all need to take care of it,” Jules told KTW. Funding of a summer student program that helped maintain the field in the past had stopped flowing as well, Jules noted. But the ball field will now have a steady stream of annual maintenance funding moving forward. The city and band’s jointly managed sanitary sewer reserve fund, which paid for the rehabilitation project, will be used to supply $15,000 per year for annual maintenance as the fund is designed to support recreational opportunities. Jules said some people from slopitch leagues had been using the field in the past, but expects much more use now. Tk’emlups Chief Fred Seymour lauded the band’s relationship with the city as one of which other cities and bands are envious. Christian said the good relationship between the city and the band doesn’t come by accident. “We work at it and it’s certainly been one of my priorities to take the relationship to the next level,” he said, citing agreements with the band that include sanitary sewer and fire service. “We listen to each other and we respect each other’s jurisdiction and I think that that gets us to a place where we can do projects together that really enhance the lives of citizens on their side of the river and our side of the river,”Christian said. Those who want to play ball at the refurbished Tyee Way Ball Park can book a time by calling the Tk’emlups band office at (250) 828-9700.
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A mystery has been solved — and a hubby is likely out of the doghouse. Last week, KTW published a story about a quilt Heather Fagervik had acquired, one of three that at one time were for sale together at a city thrift store. Fagervik, owner of Heather’s Fabrics in Brocklehurst, managed to buy two of the quilts, but the third was sold to former city councillor Marg Spina. After Spina’s death last December, the quilt made its way through a new owner to a wall at Fagervik’s store and she took over what had been Spina’s quest when she owned it — finding the original owners. That quilt had names and cities embroidered on the squares, some places in the U.S. and some in Canada. When the story ran last week in an edition of KTW, a Kamloops man who had mistakenly given the quilts to a thrift store years ago told his wife her quilt was in the paper. The backstory is complicated but, essentially, it involves a man who, as a child during the Second World War, fled Germany with his parents. They were a Jewish family
who chose Minnesota as their new home. The man met his wife in Blue Earth, Minn., one of the locations on several of the squares on the quilt. Back in those days, it wasn’t unusual for women in families to create a dowry quilt for a girl. In this woman’s case, her relatives made a yellow quilt with squares of relatives embroidered, each bearing the name of the person creating them. When the couple married, she was given another quilt with a wedding-ring motif. Eventually, the couple moved to Cochrane, Alta., and the wife died. They had no children or siblings and the man befriended a woman who ran a store in the town just west of Calgary. When the husband died, he left her a trunk with the three quilts his wife had cherished, hoping she would give one to each of her daughters and keep one for herself. Eventually, the woman in Cochran who received the quilts moved to Kamloops with her husband. One day, he told his wife he was going to clear out the spare room — and took the trunk to a thrift store. By the time the wife realized her quilts were gone, they had been sold. Fast-forward a few years to last week, when the husband
opened the July 25 edition of KTW and saw a photograph of one of the quilts. He told his wife. She gathered up a copy of the will, some old photographs and a case and, after a sleepless night, headed to Fagervik’s store. Fagervik said she was cautious, not wanting to hand over the quilt until she was certain the woman was the proper owner. She then had to call the woman who owned Spina’s quilt to get permission to return it. Fagervik gave it to her and then brought out the two quilts she owned. “Well, she just collapsed in tears,” Fagervik said. “She had to sit down. We’ve all been crying here all day about it.” No names are being used because the old man who bequeathed the quilts to the lady in Cochran had left strict instructions in his will — in which he dispersed $1.5 million he had amassed — that he wanted to keep his name out of the public eye. And the woman to whom he gave the quilts also wishes to remain anonymous, perhaps so her friends won’t give her husband a lot of grief for his failure to check with the wife or maybe to avoid them from congratulating him on his good fortune — or Fagervik’s determination.
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FLOATING A $750,000 UPGRADE Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian (helps) Heather McCarley, managing director of the Kamloops Airport, and Ken Martin, president of the BC Float Plane Association, cut the ribbon on Friday to open the upgraded float plane dock on the Thompson River at Kamloops Airport. JESSICA WALLACE PHOTOS/KTW
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A float plane dock at Kamloops Airport has reopened after receiving an extensive facelift. The project began in November with upgrades to the upper deck, docks, gangway and launch, allowing safer and more convenient access. The total cost of the project is estimated at $750,000, including beautification efforts. The Kamloops Airport Authority funds capital project through airport improvement fees tacked onto passenger airline ticket prices. Kamloops Airport was also included in an announcement from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. It will receive an unknown amount of funding from the B.C. Air Access program as part of an announcement by the province to provide $1.3 million in grants to 23 regional airports. “The facilities represent one of the largest projects undertaken that’s focused on general aviation, at least in recent years, at the airport,” said Heather McCarley, managing director of the Kamloops Airport. Located off of Aviation Way on the Thompson River for more than 50 years, the water aerodrome welcomes float planes to dock, receive maintenance and access international destinations as it is the only float plane dock of its kind in B.C. staffed by the Canada Border Services Agency. “It’s a hub for U.S. visitors going to Alaska or just coming to Kamloops to visit or anywhere else in B.C.,” said Ken Martin, president of the BC Float Plane Association. “They can land here and clear customs … and carry on with their trip.”
Martin said about a dozen people have float planes in Kamloops, whether for personal — some may use it for a quick 20-minute jaunt to the Shuswap — or corporate use. “Certainly with this facility, it’s going to get busier,” he said. Martin said float plane operators will now have the ability to stop and park in Kamloops, which could result in a tourism bump for the city. The association is also planning to draw 50 aircraft to Kamloops for its annual general meeting next year, following upgrades to infrastructure. Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian noted the importance of an airport on the regional economy. He said Campbell River, Vancouver and Kamloops offer airport services near float plane docks, something he said doesn’t happen everywhere. “It doesn’t happen in Kelowna, it doesn’t
happen in Prince George and on goes the list,” Christian said. “We need to take advantage of that situation economically and make sure that we are able to provide services to float plane operators both locally here in the Thompson-Nicola region, but also those that will use this as a port of entry into Canada and access into the float plane areas in the Bonaparte plateau. I’m really excited about this.” Also included in the project was area beautification. A portion of the Rivers Trail, which stretches for about five kilometres past the dock, has also received an upgrade, with new fencing along the road, benches and a gazebo. “It integrates so nicely with the Rivers Trail system,” Christian said. “And it integrates with what we are trying to do as a city, in terms of keeping people active and enjoying the outdoors that we cherish in this community.” Picnic tables were added to create KAS (Kamloops Airport Society) Park and the aptly named Vantage Point — a play on the airport’s management company, Vantage Group — viewpoint of the river, mountains, float planes and, inevitably, Domtar’s pulp mill smoke stack. The launch isn’t limited to float planes. Boaters can also obtain a permit from the airport office to utilize the area.
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TNRD enjoying a $45-million boom Construction values in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District mirror an uptick seen in Kamloops. Through June, building permits issued in the region are worth $44.6 million, a 75 per cent increase compared to $25.5 million in the first half of 2017. The City of Kamloops has experienced a similar trend, with construction values at $118 million in the first half of this year compared to $66.8 million during the same time last year — nearly a 77 per cent increase in 2018.
The TNRD equates the bump to increases in residential, commercial and public building construction. Residential construction values are slightly up — $26.7 million compared to $23.4 million in 2017 — while commercial construction is up significantly, at $8.5 million compared to $526,000 in 2017. Industrial construction is expected to get a bump by a coming application for additions to the Savona Plywood Plant. Clearwater and Cache Creek have seen the most significant increases in permit values this year.
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PUB, BOWLING ALLEY TO CLOSE
The Dirty Jersey pub and adjacent Bowlertime bowling alley in North Kamloops will close in October. Owner Lance Lestander has received notice from the landlord, Coppertree Holdings, to vacate the building at Eighth Street and York Avenue. A third tenant in the building, the Soccerquest, an indoor soccer venue, will remain operating. KTW made repeated calls to Lestander for more information on the pending closure, but those calls were not returned. Coppertree’s corporate office address is at MJB Lawyers in downtown Kamloops. Coppertree representatives could not be reached for comment on future plans for the property. The pending closure will leave Kamloops with one bowling alley, Falcon Lanes in Valleyview, which features 5-pin and 10-pin lanes.
The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres elected a new board of directors at its 2018 annual general meeting, held earlier this month in Whistler and hosted by the Lillooet Friendship Centre. Included on the board is treasurer Victor
Tom of the Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society. President is Dr. Sharon McIvor of the Conayt Friendship Society in Merritt. Vice-president is Joanne Mills of the Fraser Region Aboriginal Centre in Surrey.
Secretary is Calvin Albrighto of the Kermode Friendship Centre in Terrace Youth representative is Shyla Elgie of the Prince George Friendship Centre. Directors are from Penticton, Port Alberni, Victoria, Vernon, Duncan and Merritt.
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Quinn Hughes and Team U.S.A. White cruised to a 5-2 win over Finland in World Junior Summer Showcase action at Sandman Centre on Monday. Hughes, who the Vancouver Canucks picked seventh overall at the NHL Draft in June, is one of many top prospects playing at the tournament, used to evaulate players ahead of the 2019 World Junior Hockey Championship this winter in Vancouver and Victoria. Canada and the U.S. will pare down to one team each, with the proper four-team round-robin event beginning on Thursday. The marquee game will be played on Saturday, when the Canadians and Americans lock horns. Puck-drop is slated for 2 p.m. at Sandman Centre. ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW
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amloops Blazers’ general manager Matt Bardsley called it a pure hockey trade, with both teams involved patching holes on their rosters while parting with valued assets. The Blazers shipped 18-yearold forward Jackson Shepard to the Lethbridge Hurricanes on Tuesday in exchange for 19-yearold forward Zane Franklin and a fourth-round pick in the 2020 WHL Bantam Draft. Kamloops had a glut of 2000born players and was thin in
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the 1999-born category, while Lethbridge was looking to add an 18-year-old up front. The Blazers were heavy on left-shot forwards. Hurricanes’ head coach Brent Kisio became familiar with Shepard at the 2017 Under-18 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup in the Czech Republic, where Canada knocked off the hosts 4-1 to win gold. Kisio, who coached Canada at the tournament, used Shepard in a fourth-line energy role and it appears he liked what he saw. “You have to give up quality to get quality,” Bardsley said. “I like the way Jackson plays. I certainly didn’t want to move him, but you have to make a decision on that. Jackson was a key part for them.
“I’ve got a lot of forwards and true left-wingers. He was basically one of four, when you have [Jermaine] Loewen, [Brodi] Stuart, Martin Lang and Jackson.” Shepard said he was not shocked to hear the news and thanked the Blazers and fans in Kamloops for their support. “It’s sad to say bye to the boys, but I’m looking forward to the next chapter,” said Shepard, noting he has a friend in Lethbridge in star forward Jordy Bellerive, a fellow North Shore Winter Club product. Kamloops nabbed Shepard 23rd overall in Round 2 of the 2015 WHL Bantam Draft. He played in 115 regular-season games with the Blazers, recording
12 goals and 34 points, and was held off the scoresheet in three playoff contests. Franklin racked up 14 goals and 38 points in 67 games with the Canes last season, improving on the five goals and 14 points he tallied in 2016-2017. “He’s got the flexibility, a rightshot forward that can play both sides, a complete player with good puck skills who thinks the game really well,” Bardsley said. The 5-foot-10, 182-pound forward has four goals and eight points in 30 playoff games. “That’s real valuable to a team,” Bardsley said of Franklin’s post-season experience. “We don’t just want to make the playoffs. We want to be in the playoffs
and make a bit of a run.” Franklin, an alternate captain for Lethbridge last season, is from Marwayne, Alta. Orrin Centazzo, whom the Blazers acquired in a blockbuster deadline deal with Everett in January, is also from Marwayne, a hamlet with a population of about 500. Centazzo and Franklin are second cousins. “You want to have good balance with your age groups throughout your lineup,” Bardsley said. “I thought we were little bit lean at the 99 age group. “Zane will be a real good option for us as a 20 yearold when it does come to the Memorial Cup bid, but that didn’t factor into the move at all.”
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Rosalba Vazquez Ramos of Mexico whips a forehand cross-court at the International Tennis Federation-sanctioned tournament held in the Tournament Capital on the weekend, an event that was part of the Kamloops Legacy Games.
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OFF TO PROVINCIALS The 11-andunder Kamloops RiverDogs are bringing momentum into the B.C. Baseball Championships, which begin in Chilliwack on Thursday. Kamloops earned a pair of victories over Central Okanagan Minor Baseball Association of Kelowna on Saturday in the Tournament Capital, winning 11-6 and 9-3. Jayce Matkowski and Jace Koskimaki handled most of the pitching duties in Games 1 and 2, respectively. Matkowski, Nash Pearce and Dominic Brunette had standout performances at the plate in the first game.
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BRIEFS Koskimaki, Ibrahim Diaou, Grady Johnson and Hayden Leganchuk contributed offensively in the second tilt. Leganchuk and Matkowski earned game MVP awards. MAKING THE TEAM Kadence Martin has cracked the 14-andunder Team B.C. roster for the Western Canada Girls Baseball Championship, which will be held from Aug. 17 to Aug. 19 in Spruce Grove, Alta. The 12-year-old Kamloops Minor Baseball Association product is eligible to play for the 14-andunder provincial team for another two seasons. “Having Kadence make the 14U provincial team is just the icing on the cake for a great year of girls’ programming for KMBA,” said Sean Wandler, the KMBA’s executive director. “It just goes to show that there are plenty of opportunities for girls to participate in some elite, high-calibre events across the country and we couldn’t be happier for Kadence and her family.”
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The KMBA has been pushing female baseball programming over the past year, holding girls’ nights throughout the season and establishing the association’s first-ever all-girls nineand-under baseball team, along with hosting a girls’ jamboree and a girls’ high performance identification session. ENTER SANDJAM The second annual Sandjam, a six-a-side co-ed volleyball tournament, will be held at Overlander Park (247 Kitchener Cr.) on Aug. 26. Scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Overlander Beach Volleyball Club event is a fundraiser for the TRU WolfPack volleyball program. To register, which costs $150 per team, go online to https://goo. gl/tgm1j1. Teams must have two females on the court at all time and are allowed a maximum of two TRU varsity players. JOINING THE PACK Sophie Ogilvie of Kamloops has committed to the TRU WolfPack cross-country running team for the 2018-2019 U Sports season. “I chose TRU for its academic quality, pricing and location,” said Ogilvie, who pondered joining the Alberta Pandas and UBC
Thunderbirds before choosing TRU. “Staying close to home is important to me and racing locally will help inspire younger athletes to join the WolfPack cross country team.” The South Kamloops secondary graduate, whose older brother Josh ran with the WolfPack last season, is familiar with TRU head coach Carmin Mazzota, having trained with him at the Kamloops Track and Field Club. FINISHING FOURTH The Kamloops Rattlers placed fourth at the midget A1 B.C. Box Lacrosse Championship in Burnaby on the weekend. Juan De Fuca knocked off Kamloops 8-2 in the bronzemedal game, with Rattlers’ goals coming from player of the game Connor Barrett and Jax Anderson. The Coquitlam Adanacs doubled the Ridge Meadows Burrards 10-5 to won gold. Head coach Justin Bosher and assistant coaches Dwayne Dergousoff and Neill Steed were behind Kamloops’ bench. Millan Webster and Austin Krug of the Rattlers will play for B.C. at the under15 Canadian Field Lacrosse Championship in Ottawa in August. 35
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TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays traded two relief pitchers for prospects before Tuesday’s trade deadline, sending long-serving lefthander Aaron Loup to the Philadelphia Phillies and Canadian right-hander John Axford to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 30-year-old Loup, the longest-tenured Blue Jay before the trade, was dealt for minor-league right-handed pitcher Jacob Waguespack. Axford was traded for
AARON LOUP right-hander Corey Copping. Loup is 0-0 with a 4.54 earned-run average in 50 games this season. The
native of Raceland, La., owns a career record of 12-20 with a 3.47 ERA and 297 strikeouts in 369 games over seven seasons with Toronto from 2012 to 2018. Axford, 35, is 4-1 with a 4.41 ERA in 45 games with one start for the Blue Jays this season. The six-foot-five, 220-pound native of Simcoe, Ont., has a career record of 38-34 with a 3.78 ERA and 144 saves in 538 games for seven different teams. He had a career-high 46 saves for Milwaukee in 2011. The 24-year-old Waguespack, a six-foot-six, 225-pound pitcher from
Waco, Texas, is a combined 4-6 with a 4.68 ERA in 21 games for the doubleA Reading Fightin Phils and triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs. Waguespack didn’t have to go far to join his new team. The IronPigs are currently in a series with the Blue Jays’ triple-A affiliate in Buffalo. Copping, 24, is 4-0 with a 2.52 ERA in 35 games for the double-A Tulsa Drillers and triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers. The 6-1, 175-pound righty from Pasadena, Calif., owns a career record of 11-4 and a 3.37 ERA in four minor league seasons.
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Johnny Manziel couldn’t ask for a better team to make his CFL debut against. Manziel will make his first CFL start Friday night when the Montreal Alouettes host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Manziel began the season with the Ticats and remained there until being dealt on July 22 to the Als in a five-player deal that also included two first-round draft picks. “I feel fortunate enough this week to be going against a team, a defence that I’ve seen more than any other defence since I’ve been in the CFL,’’ Manziel told
reporters in Montreal on Tuesday. “I feel like I really know this personnel very well. I feel like I know this team in and out because I was a part of it. “It’s definitely going to be a little weird playing against those guys, but at the end of the day it’s business and I’m in a new home. It will be good to see some familiar faces this week but also a challenge and a very good defence.’’ Montreal acquired Manziel and offensive linemen Tony Washington and Canadian Landon Rice for receiver Chris Williams, Canadian defensive lineman Jamaal Westerman and 2021-22 firstround draft picks. The move reunited
Manziel with Alouetes head coach Mike Sherman, who recruited Manziel to Texas A&M. Manziel dressed for Montreal’s 44-23 loss last week to Edmonton but didn’t play. Vernon Adams Jr. went the distance, completing 15-of-28 passes for 217 yards and an interception while rushing for 72 yards and a TD on eight carries. “We obviously traded for John for a specific reason,’’ Alouettes’ head coach Mike Sherman said. “I think we have two very good quarterbacks, but we’re going to give the nod to John for this ballgame. “I’m very impressed by the knowledge that he does have at this point.’’
RiverDogs make early exit from BC Baseball playoffs Jared Pringle’s stellar pitching performance gave the Kamloops RiverDogs a chance to shock Cloverdale, but the favoured hometown Nationals proved the better team in a bestof-three BC Baseball College Prep League playoff series. Pringle led the Dogs to a 3-2 victory in Game 1 on Saturday, allowing two runs on five hits and striking out six batters in a seven-inning, complete-game performance. Kamloops, which placed last in the seventeam league, was one win away from beating No. 2-seed Cloverdale and advancing to the four-team B.C. championship tournament. The loss seemed to awaken the Nationals, who pummelled the RiverDogs in Games 2 and 3, winning 20-7 on Saturday afternoon and 11-1 on Sunday. Colby Jepson of the Dogs had a strong day at the plate in defeat on Saturday afternoon,
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BRIEFS with a home run, two singles, one RBI and two runs. POOL PROWESS Kamloops Classic Swimming club athletes had six top-three finishes at the Speedo Far Western Swimming Championships, which were held in San Francisco on the weekend. Ryley McRae won the High Point Trophy in the 17- and 18-yearold boys’ division at the meet, which featured 1,122 swimmers on 105 teams from the U.S., Canada, Colombia and Mexico. McRae won the 400m freestyle, placed second in the 200m freestyle, finished third in both the 400m individual medley and 200m fly and was
fourth in the 100m fly. Jack Cameron, swimming in the 13and 14-year-old boys’ age group, was third in the 50m freestyle and fourth in the 1,500m freestyle, results that helped him qualify for the national junior championships. He was also seventh in the 100m freestyle. Sarah Koopmans, swimming in the 15and 16-year-old girls’ division, was third in the 100m fly, fourth in the 200m IM, sixth in the 100m breaststroke and eighth in the 400m IM. Haley Rowden was eighth in the 200m breaststroke in the 13and 14-year-old girls’ division. Keana Smart, competing in the 15- and 16-year-old girls’ division, was eighth in both the 1,500m freestyle and 100m backstroke. Jack Savage was sixth in the 200m backstroke and seventh in the 800m freestyle in the 17- and 18-year-old
boys’ age group. Parker Cameron bested by 30 seconds his time in the 400m IM. Michael Dagasso was on the 15-and-over boys’ 4x100m medley relay team and swam the anchor leg in 54.78 seconds. Ryder Litke, swimming in the 11- and 12-year-old boys’ division, was an alternate for finals in the 200m breaststroke and 400m IM. The Classics placed 25th in overall team standings. INKING IMPORTS Kamloops Blazers’ general manager Matt Bardsley announced the signings of Czech Republic forward Martin Lang and Finnish defenceman Joonas Sillanpää, both of whom were born in 2001 and selected in the CHL Import Draft earlier this summer. Lang, a right shot from Rokycany, stands 5-foot-10 and weighs
165 pounds. He played last season with the HC Plzen under-18 team and was its top scorer, with 37 goals and 59 points in 35 games. He will play for the U18 Czech Republic team that will compete at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Edmonton and Red Deer this month. Lang has international experience playing for the Czech Republic at U16 and U17 events over the past two seasons. At the 2017 Under-17 World Hockey Challenge, he had two goals and an assist, helping the Czechs to a bronze medal. Sillanpää, a 6-foot5,181-pound left-shot defenceman, played last season with HIFK U18 and U20 teams, recording two goals and eight points in 43 games. HIFK is a team based in Helsinki. Lang and Sillanpää will arrive in Kamloops in late August in time for Blazers’ training camp.
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Obituaries & In Memoriam In Loving Memory Of
Mathew Justin Priestley July 13, 1978 – July 31, 1993
Barry G. Peters
Stratton “Paul” Angrave
1923 – 2018
1935 - 2018
After a long and adventurous 95 year journey, Barry passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 26, 2018.
Paul, Amateur Radio Operator VA7SPA, passed away on July 21, 2018.
Barry was born on June 24, 1923 in New Westminster, BC to Earl and Marie Peters. He served in the Royal Canadian Navy for 5 years during World War II. Barry graduated from UBC in 1948. He met his wife of 69 years Julia at a dance in Kamloops and married her on November 11, 1949.
He is survived by his loving wife Jan of 41 years, a brother Joe (Colleen) Gagnier, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Barry worked 30 years as a Shell Oil agent. He was a 60 year member of the Masons and was a Past Master Mason as well as a Past Grand Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star. Barry is the last surviving investor in Todd Mountain, today’s Sun Peaks.
Memories don’t fade They just grow deep We hold our tears, we speak your name, But the ache in our hearts, remains the same. No one knows the sorrow we share, When the family meets, and you’re not there. We laugh, we smile, we play our parts, Behind it all, lies broken hearts. Unseen, unheard, you are always near, So loved, so missed, so ever dear. Just as you were, you will always be, Forever treasured in our memory.
We love and miss you
He was predeceased by his father Harry Angrave, his mother Christine and stepfather Lionel Gagnier, his younger brother Bill Angrave and older brother Jim Angrave.
He is survived by his loving wife Julia, sons Jon (Ginny) Peters of Kamloops, daughters Gail (Darryl) Gunn of Calgary and Claire Peters of Kamloops, grandchildren Kristin (Caleb) Myram of Medicine Hat, AB Barry James (Megan) Peters of Kelowna and Alexandra, Georgia and Cameron Gunn, great-grandchild Aphten Myram of Medicine Hat, AB and two more on the way.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Loland and the staff at Wheatgrass Clinic, Dr. Hudson and the staff at the Royal Inland Hospital, especially those in ICU, Pod 2.
Barry was predeceased by his parents Earl and Marie, his son Wesley Peters on January 28, 2016 and his brother and sister-in-law Bob and Hazel Brandt. The family would like to extend their appreciation and heartfelt thank you’s to the caring staff and doctors at both Pine Grove Care Centre and the Royal Inland Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to the BC Lupus Association or a charity of your choice.
There will be no service by request.
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Kishan Singh Parmar Kishan Singh Parmar of Kamloops, BC passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 75 years of age.
I have been happily living in Kamloops since 1991. In 1992 I began working as a funeral director and joined Schoening Funeral Service in August 2000. I am honoured to be of assistance to so many families in their time of need. In my spare time I am involved with the Kamloops Blazer Hockey Booster club. I also hold the position of Treasurer of our Kamloops HOG Chapter.
Jesse Harold Gitzel
August 22, 1983 - August 1, 2009
9 Years in Heaven
He is survived by his loving wife Surjit Kaur Parmar, children Sukhpal (Kamal) Parmar of Kamloops, Sukhraj (Amarjit) Minhas of Edmonton and Mandip (Jaswinder) Parmar of Kamloops, grandchildren Hinna Parmar, Herdaman Minhas, Jasdip Minhas, Karan Parmar and Pritika Parmar. The Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 4, 2018 in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive, Kamloops. Memorial donations may be made to the Kamloops Hospice, 72 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9.
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Ted Roy Lister Ted Roy Lister, age 60, of Kamloops, BC passed away unexpectedly on July 23, 2018. Ted is survived by his parents Bev and Barry Lister of Kamloops, his brothers Gary of Cultus Lake and (adopted brother) Terry of Airdrie, Alberta, his nieces and nephew Mallory, Alexa and Evan and all their children. He is preceded in death by his brother Ken of Kamloops. Ted was born on November 16, 1957 in Kamloops and attended Kamloops Senior Secondary School. Ted was active in sports and played football, baseball and was an avid skier, starting skiing at age 5. Ted never married but doted on his nieces and nephew and all their children.
A Butterfly came flying by And I thought I knew his face He landed on my shoulder And spread his wings of lace.
Ted had many friends in Kamloops as he had lived there all his life. After high school, Ted took up golf and it became his passion in life. His family and friends will always remember him hitting the links whenever he got the chance. In the last few years, Ted was a member at Mt. Paul Golf Course where he played golf almost every day. He considered it his second home and he had many friends there whom he enjoyed playing a round of golf with. Ted could be gruff on some occasions, but that was just a front as he was just a lovable “Teddy” bear of a man. Family and friends will remember Ted as a kind and generous man who did not hesitate to stop and offer his help to anyone who was in need. He would give you the shirt off his back, and he did.
Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577
I looked and saw him smiling And he winked and flew away I am sure I heard him whisper We’ll meet again one day.
At his request, Ted asked that there be no formal service but that his family and friends stop, share a story, a smile and pass his generosity forward.
Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
We Love and Miss You Jess
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Barbara Sheldon
Sandra Lea Bath May 29, 1960 - July 23, 2018 It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Sandra Lea Bath on Monday, July 23, 2018 at the age of 58. Sandra is survived by her mother Hazel Baerg and step-father Willie, her daughters Jaimie Giguere (Jedd) and Jordana Bath, her sister Cynthia Bentley of Celista and her brother Steven (Kymme) of Kamloops. Also many uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Donald Bath in 1982, her father John William Bath in 1995 and her brother-in-law Les Bentley in 2017. Sandra was born and raised in Kamloops and Celista and graduated from Chase High School. Sandra lived and worked in different places and finally moved to Rayleigh where she operated a daycare. She loved the little ones that she cared for. Sandra enjoyed gardening, baseball, bowling and playing WORD. Sandra was a faithful member of the Jehovah Witnesses and was baptized on September 24, 2000. A Memorial Service for Sandra will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Kingdom Hall, 270 Leigh Road, Kamloops. Refreshments will follow the service. Special thanks to Dr. Gabriel and Dr. Blyth and the nurses and doctors in ICU for their wonderful care of Sandra. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society (CT/PET Scan Fund). Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Sheldon our beloved wife, mother and friend. Barb was born March 19, 1940 in Toronto, Ontario. She lived in several cities across Canada before settling in Kamloops with her husband Jim in 1974. Here, she raised her two daughters Kelly and Jennifer and was proud of their accomplishments as they graduated from university and went on to successful careers as an elementary school teacher and a nurse respectively. An active member of the community, she donated her time to many activities and for many years served on the executive of the local diabetes association and the minor fastball leagues. Barb had a magnetic personality and she will be missed by those she befriended over her many years in Kamloops. Barb is survived by her husband Jim, daughters Kelly and Jennifer, grandchildren Bree, Matt, Nathan and Chloe, sons-in-law Carl and Mark and cousins Jack and Joan in Ontario; more brother and sister than cousins. The family would like to thank Barb’s friends for their support throughout her long illness. Particularly Ken and Josh who were always there and spent many hours by her side and Dr. Connelly who went above and beyond to tend to her every medical need. Also, the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home for their kind attention during a most difficult period. Pursuant to Barb’s request there will be no formal service. Should you wish to make a donation in her name to either the Kidney Foundation, the Diabetes Association or the MWS Hospice Home, it will be appreciated.
Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
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George Nygard of Kamloops, BC, formerly of Surrey, BC passed away on July 22, 2018 at 84 years of age. He is survived by his brother Jack Nygard (Elaine), sister Linda Taylor (Bob), brother Barry Nygard (Norine) and thirteen nieces and nephews.
Celebration of Life Brian Patterson
He is predeceased by his father Hjalmar Nygard, mother Beatrice Nygard, brother Allen Nygard (Brenda) and sister Joyce Nygard. George was born in Princeton, BC and lived most of his life in Surrey, BC, several years in Nova Scotia and most recently residing in Kamloops for the past 12 years. A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 270 Leigh Road, Kamloops, BC.
A Celebration of Life for Brian Patterson will be held on August 5, 2018 at 1:00 pm at the Sandman Centre, Valley First Room, Kamloops, BC.
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Reno John Comazzetto It is with great sadness that the family of Reno John Comazzetto announce his sudden passing on July 28, 2018. Reno is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Stella, daughter Sharon Elliott (Ross), and sons Michael Comazzetto (Lisa) and Wayne Comazzetto. Also left to mourn his passing are his beloved grandchildren John and Trevor Hunt, Shannon Trefiak, Laura Franchuk, Becky Comazzetto, Cesira Comazzetto, his great-grandchildren, his sisters Enes Christianson and Emma Durigon, sisters-in-law Helen Comazzetto, Jenny Comazzetto, many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. He is predeceased by his daughter Mary Franchuk, his parents Antonio and Cesira Comazzetto, brothers Angelo, Bruno, Lindo, Mario and his sisters Linda and Elsie. Reno was born on January 2, 1932 to Antonio and Cesira Comazzetto in Kamloops and spent his entire life in the area. Raised on the family farm in Valleyview, he later moved on to became a skilled and proficient mechanic and a successful businessman in the agriculture industry. Throughout the years Reno enjoyed hunting, coaching minor hockey and ladies softball. He was involved in the 4-H movement for many years and was instrumental in the formation of the Kamloops Exhibition Association. Reno was also involved in the early success of the horse racing industry in the Interior. Some of his happiest times were spent during summers at Okanagan Lake where the family shared a cabin with Mary and Ray Thomas and their family. Reno spent many hours towing future water-skiers. Next to his family, Reno’s passion was his horses and the horse racing community. That passion remained until his passing. Reno also took great pride and enjoyed spending time in his flower garden. Prayers will be held in Holy Family Parish Church, 2797 Sunset Drive (Valleyview), Kamloops on Friday, August 3, 2018 at 7:00 pm. Father Fred Weisbeck will celebrate the Funeral Mass in the Church at 1:00 pm on Saturday, August 4, 2018. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that any donations be made in Reno’s name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com
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Pennies
Pauli Johannes Asikainen
From Heaven
July 21, 1925 – July 28, 2018 Paul went to be with the Lord on the evening of July 28, 2018 in Kamloops, BC a week after his 93rd birthday.
by Charles L. Mashburn I found a penny today,
Born in Simpele, Finland, Paul (Pappa) is remembered by his loving wife Hilkka, his daughters Eija Cryderman (Brent ), Eila Jaksa (John) and stepdaughter Rita Holzer. Also remembering him with love are his grandchildren Ken (Kailey) Cryderman, Eric (Jen) Cryderman and Hannah Jaksa, his great-grandchildren Adrianna, Jace, Keagan and Emma will have wonderful memories of their Pappa as well. They were the light in his eyes, and kept him young.
Just laying on the ground But it’s not just a penny, This little coin I’ve found. “Found” pennies come from heaven, That’s what my Grandpa told me
Paul was predeceased by his first wife Helvi in 1992 and his son Eric in 2007. He was well thought of by many, as a man with a good sense of humour and a smile on his face. He started in Canada as a logger on the Queen Charlotte Islands before moving on to have a very rewarding career with Alcan in Kitimat, BC where his family was raised. He and Helvi moved to Quesnel after his retirement in 1985. After her passing, he reconnected with a family friend Hilkka, who was a widow. They married and had 25 wonderful years together before his death. Paul loved camping, fishing, gardening, music and was a dedicated member of his churches in Kitimat, Quesnel and Kamloops. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, August 4, 2018 in the Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 2481 Sunset Dr, Kamloops. Tea and coffee to follow in the church hall. His request was to have no flowers, but please feel free to make a donation to the church or to the charity of your choice in Paul’s honour. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577 Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com 250-554-2577
He said angels toss them down; Oh, how I loved that story. He said when an angel misses you, They toss a penny down Sometimes just to cheer you up, Make a smile out of your frown So don’t pass by that penny, When you’re feeling blue It may be a penny from heaven That an angel tossed to you.
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WEEKLY CROSSWORDS
CLUES ACROSS
1. The winners 7. A place to relax 10. Monies to pay debts 12. Horse mackerel 13. Type of steroid 14. Make dry 15. The Godfather’s adopted son 16. Ivanovic and Gasteyer 17. Horror movie franchise 18. Grab 19. Iranian city 21. Yearly tonnage (abbr.) 22. One’s illicit lover 27. Fake smarts (abbr.) 28. Where Jersey natives depart from 33. Doctor 34. Front feet
CLUES DOWN
36. Insurance option 37. Some is “wicked” 38. Type of weaving 39. Religious woman 40. One point east of southeast 41. Prestigious literary prize 44. Tiny humans 45. Relish over 48. Computer manufacturer 49. Envelops 50. One type is dippin’ 51. Bequeaths
1. Dice game 2. Greek goddess of youth 3. Piers Anthony protagonist 4. One-thousandth of an inch 5. JFK Library architect 6. A type of corrosion (abbr.) 7. Beat up 8. Political action committees 9. Antidiuretic hormone 10. Of the desert 11. Oblivious of 12. Actress Lathan 14. Musical instrument 17. It’s in a plant 18. One-time special prosecutor 20. Indigenous people of Brazil 23. Mothers 24. Mongolian desert
25. Great Britain, Scotland and Northern Ireland 26. British air aces 29. A lover to Zeus 30. Frequently 31. Get together again 32. Gives a permanent post 35. Sun worshippers love one 36. Ammonia-producing process 38. 4th month of the Jewish calendar 40. New England river 41. Stores grain 42. Confess openly 43. Quarterbacks do it 44. Not good 45. Witness 46. Author Coulter 47. Type of screen CROSSWORD ANSWERS FOUND ON A23
MATH MIND BENDER
SUDOKU FUN BY THE NUMBERS
Rectangles
Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
You have a 3x5 grid of squares. I could ask how many squares there are (of all sizes). Instead, how many rectangles there are of all sizes? Except do not count the squares. (Squares are rectangles, but do not count them.)
ANSWERS
Answer to last week’s MAGIC SQUARE PUZZLE: There are two possibilities.
THIS PUZZLE IS BY GENE WIRCHENKO Find more puzzles, articles, and full solutions online at genew.ca
WEEKLY HOROSCOPES
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
AUGUST 1 - AUGUST 7, 2018 LIBRA
- Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, start planning a much-needed vacation right now. And don’t forget to look beyond your usual haunts, as there are many other options available as well.
Sitting back and not doing much this week will move you nowhere quickly, Cancer. You need to find motivation to be productive and get to the tasks at hand.
Aries, don’t hesitate to express the passion you are feeling for a loved one. If you do not share your feelings, others will not know what you are thinking and fail to respond.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
It’s time to trust your instincts, Taurus. When something does not seem on the up and up, you owe it to yourself to speak up. Keep in mind that others may not believe.
SCORPIO
- Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may have a great deal of energy, but you need a plan regarding where to direct it. This may be a good week to spend with friends or family.
Leo, if you can stay on course, things will move along quite well for you. There are plenty of distractions that may be in your way, but you must look beyond them.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 2
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
Your romantic life seems to be full of complicated patterns that could be perceived as obstacles, Gemini. Don’t let these things hinder your relationships. Start making changes.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21
Get outdoors and enjoy a walk through the park or a hike, Virgo. It’s what you need after being cooped up for too long. Outdoor projects also may beckon you.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan20 There is no need to go to extremes to get your point across, Capricorn. Listen to other people’s opinions, recognizing that their insight may prove valuable.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, there is nothing wrong with questioning the actions of others. This can be a great way to understand others’ points of view and fine tune your own.
PISCES
Sagittarius, try not to get swept away by bad habits. Try something new and obtain a fresh perspective, whether the task is large or small. Accept challenges as they come.
Planning a Garage Sale? Let Us Help By advertising your garage sale in Kamloops This Week you’ll recieve a garage sale kit and a free lunch from Subway!
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DEADLINES
Announcements . . . . 001-099 Employment . . . . . . . . .100-165 Service Guide . . . . . . . 170-399 Pets/Farm . . . . . . . . . . .450-499 For Sale/Wanted. . . . .500-599 Real Estate . . . . . . . . . .600-699 Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700-799 Automotive . . . . . . . . . . 800-915 Legal Notices . . . . . . 920-1000
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WEDNESDAY ISSUES • 10:00 am Tuesday
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FRIDAY ISSUES • 10:00 am Thursday
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1 Month . . . . . . . . $8000 ADD COLOUR . . $2500 to your classified add
Email: classifieds@kamloopsthisweek.com GARAGE SALE
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No Businesses, Based on 3 lines Houses, condos, duplexes, suites, etc. (3 months max) $ 5300 Add an extra line to your ad for $10
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No Businesses, Based on 3 lines Merchandise, vehicles, trailers, RV’s, boats, ATV’s, furniture, etc.
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12 Friday - 3 lines or less 1750 Wed/Fri - 3 lines or less 50
BONUS (pick up only):
1 Week . . . . . . $3150
• 2 large Garage Sale Signs • Instructions • FREE 6” Sub compliments of
1 Month . . . $10460
Tax not included
Tax not included
Announcements
Employment
Employment
Employment
Merchandise for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
Anniversaries
Business Opportunities
Education/Trade Schools
Temporary/ PT/Seasonal
$500 & Under
Misc. for Sale
Building Maintenance and Commercial Janitorial Business. Includes equipment, vehicle, training and existing contracts with 30 hours per week. Administrative support provided for Accounts Receivable & Sales. Gross income of approx. $3,100 per month plus. Asking $19,500. or best offer. Contact Darrell 250-319-1394.
HUNTER & FIREARMS
~ Caution ~ While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in Kamloops This Week are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front.
OPTICIAN TRAINING START YOUR OWN BUSINESS! Open a retail optical store selling eyeglasses in your hometown. No gov’t license needed. Full optician training provided. Or work for area optometrists in their satellite clinic. BC COLLEGE OF OPTICS 1-604-581-0101
CIVIC HOLIDAY Kamloops This Week will be closed on Monday, August 6th, 2018 for the Civic Statutory Holiday.
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Advertisements should be read on the first publication day. We are not responsible for errors appearing beyond the first insertion. It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event that errors occur in the publishing of any advertising shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only and there will be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement.
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Personals Looking For Love? Try your luck with 1x1 boxed ad $35 plus tax for 2 weeks. Price includes box number. Call 250-371-4949 to place your ad and for more details.
Travel
Housesitting Reliable house sitting and pet care. Keep your house and pets safe while your away. 374-6007.
TROUBLE WALKING? HIP or KNEE REPLACEMENT, or other conditions causing restrictions in daily activities? $2,000 tax credit. $40,000 refund cheque/rebates. Disability Tax Credit. 1-844-453-5372
Career Opportunities
Caretaker
for 30 acre Estate on Vancouver Island
Duties will include: general grounds maintenance (cutting, fertilizing, repairs), check water levels and feed livestock. Wages to be negotiated. Includes separate house and all utilities. Mature couple preferred, no dogs, no kids.
Please email resume and contact to vifarm1515 @gmail.com MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
Education/Trade Schools
Bill
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Farm Workers FARM LABOURERS
Horsting’s Farm in Cache Creek, BC requires Farm Labourers for 5-6 days/week, 8-12 hours per day at $12.65 per hour. Farm work includes: planting, weeding, irrigating, harvesting and preparing crops for market. Employment start date of March 1st, 2019 Submit application by email: horstings farm@shaw.ca by fax to 604-792-7766, or by mail to: 2540 Hwy 97, PO Box 716, Cache Creek, BC., V0K 1H0
Classifieds Get Results!
HOME & YARD HANDYMAN If you need it done, Give us a call ! Steve 250-320-7774. Job wanted by Computer Programmer-Analyst /Office Worker/Tutor Detail oriented, organized, problem-solver, extremely computer literate. Strong proofreading, editing, technical writing, public speaking skills. Can teach practically anything I know. IT work preferred but any job using problem-solving skills could be a good match. Gene Wirchenko at 250-8281474. genew@telus.net
Pets
Pets Animals sold as “purebred stock” must be registrable in compliance with the Canadian Pedigree Act.
PETS For Sale? TRI-CITY SPECIAL! for only $46.81/week, we will place your classified ad into Kamloops, Vernon & Salmon Arm.
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Firearms Winchester Model 88-308 lever action carbine with 4 cartridge capacity magazine. Refurbished wood stock and steel Must have valid PAL $800.00 250-852-2091
Firewood/Fuel ALL SEASON FIREWOOD. For delivery birch, fir & pine. Stock up now. Campfire wood. (250) 377-3457.
Furniture 8ft Antique Couch $900. Round dining room table w/4chairs & 2 bar stools. $700. Couch & matching chairs $149. 250-374-1541. Diningroom table w/8-chairs, c/w Buffet and Hutch. Med Colour. $850. 250-374-8933.
Misc. for Sale 2008 Ford canopy 6-6’ $450. 5th wheel hitch $425. Ford air flow tailgate w/lock black $175. 250-374-8285. 3 Jacuzzi pool filter 10x24 1 is new Paid $150 asking $100 for all 3 (250) 374-6092
Appliance Dishwasher $50 (250) 819-4717
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Merchandise for Sale
Building Supplies
Kubota AV2500 Generator. $585. 250-374-1988 MISC4Sale: Oak Table Chairs-$400, Call 250-8511346 after 6pm or leave msg.
*some restrictions apply.
RENTED
#1 BUYER, buying COINS, coin collections, old paper money,all gold & silver +, Todd The Coin Guy (250)-864-3521
Call our Classified Department for details!
4 wheel Shoprider Scooter like new. $1250. 250-579-8014.
RUN TILL
Halston Bridge Esso are hiring for varied shift patterns. Please bring a resume in person to the store, 1271 Salish Rd. and ask for the manager Evelyn.
A-Steel Shipping Storage Containers. Used 20’ 40’ 45’53’ insulated containers. All sizes in stock. Prices starting under $2,000. Modifications possible doors, windows, walls etc., as office or living workshop etc., Custom Modifications Office / Home” Call for price. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1866-528-7108 or 1-778-2983192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-567-0404 Ext:400OT.
Career Opportunities
Christine is Buying Vintage Jewellery, Gold, Silver, Coins, Sterling, China, Estates, etc. 1-778-281-0030 Housecalls. Wanted to buy American style MAH JONG game. Phone 250-299-8887
Musical Instruments 2-3/4 French and German Violins c/w case/bows. $200-$ 300. 3-Full size violins. $200$500. 250-434-6738.
Career Opportunities
Urban Systems has an immediate opening for an
Accounts Payable Clerk This is a 15-month temporary, full-time position with our accounting team based in Kamloops. This will be a role that will work closely with our accounts payable team that provides service for our over 400 employees. This position would be ideally suited for an individual with 1-2 years of experience in a related role in an accounting department setting. Our priority is to fill the position with the right candidate who is eager to learn and maintains a positive attitude and enthusiasm to help. Please visit our website for more details on this position. The application deadline is Friday, August 3, 2018.
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TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING Funding available for those who qualify!
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Carboys 23L. $35. 11.5L $25. 1-gal jugs $4/each. Bottle dry rack $15. 250-376-0313.
CERTIFIED ICBC AIR BRAKE COURSE
I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679
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KTW requires door to door substitute carriers for all areas in the city. Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462 Electric Wheel chair G-2 Chinook c/w 24 volt charger. Like new. $3,000/obo. 250-6824215.
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AAA Courses PAL & CORE
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Do you have an item for sale under $750?
Work Wanted
Help Wanted Activation Laboratories We are looking to fill positions in our Sample Prep department. Day and Afternoon available. No experience necessary. Email resumes to: nolangoddard@actlabs.com or apply in person at 9989 Dallas Drive. Competitive wages and benefits.
Misc. Wanted
your item in our classifieds for
Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries. Call 250-374-0462 for more information.
Merchandise for Sale #1 Actual Coin Collector BUYING Coins, Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins+ Call: Chad 1-250-863-3082
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Courses. A Great Gift. Next C.O.R.E. August 11th and 12th Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L. August 3rd and 4th Evenings. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:
Based on 3 lines 1 Issue. . . . . . . $1638
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EVO Walker with a seat. $200. 250-376-5911.
Canadian Prairie Pickers-Wanted Dead or Alive
Fortress 1700 DT Scooter. C/W charger/new batteries. Good cond. $1600. 318-2030.
August 11-12, 2018
Class 1 Truck Driver Training 2-5 week training courses available
Ask us today about our new B-Train Employment Mentorship Program! Call 250.828.5104 or visit tru.ca/trades
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Wood Working Tools Delta Wood lathe w/all tools and accessories $1000, Dust Collector 700CFM $600, 20” Scroll Saw $325, 52” Unifence $300, King 6” Jointer $350 Bosch Detail Sander $80 (250) 319-5338
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Farms 3000 ACRES OF COMPLETE High End Cattle & Grain Operation for Sale in Sask. Manages 2k to 3k Cow/Calf Operation with Complete Solid Infrastructure. 200k Acres Cultivated. Contact Doug @ 306-716-2671 or saskfarms@shaw.ca
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1984 El Camino SS. 98,000 kms. V-8, no rust. Exec cond. $13,500. 778-442-2500 after 5pm.
2010 Dodge Charger SXT Sedan. 4dr., AWD, V-6, auto. 50,001 kms. Excellent condition. $14,900. 250-374-1541. Absolute gorgeous 03 Cadillac Deville one owner low kms $5,500.00/obo 250-554-0580
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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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1996 Cadillac Eldorado needs head gaskets, otherwise in good condition $875 obo (250) 573-4680 1997 - 328I BMW, 5spd, sunroof, sport pkg, 4dr. 140,000kms. $3,900. 250-3742493.
1982 Mercedes 300 SD TD. 2 owners, original and documented. 242,000km no drips. Show car quality. Asking $3500 firm. Call or text 778-220-0118 before 8pm
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Western Canada Locations: Work in Jasper National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the most northern Canadian Rocky Work in Jasper National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the most northern Canadian Rocky Work in Jasper National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the most northern Canadian Rocky Mountains ski resort! Mountains ski resort! Mountains ski resort! British Columbia Ski Marmot Basin is looking for a team-oriented, highly qualified outdoor enthusiast who can rise to the Ski Marmot Basin is looking for a team-oriented, highly qualified outdoor enthusiast who can rise to the The Field Service Technician is responsible for providing hands-on field service work including onsite re-assembly, Ski Marmot Basin is looking for a team-oriented, highly qualified outdoor enthusiast who can rise to the challenge of working in a complex continental snowpack. challenge of working in a complex continental snowpack. commissioning and servicing of equipment. Ideally, candidates will possess a certificate of qualification as a Heavy Work in Jasper National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the most northern Canadian Rocky challenge of working in a complex continental snowpack. The Assistant Director of Public Safety is a dynamic supervisory position in our Safety Operations team. The Assistant Director of Public Safety is a dynamic supervisory position in our Safety Operations team. Duty Equipment Mechanic (HDM) and have a minimum of 3 years hands-on experience as a Journey Person within Mountains ski resort! The Assistant Director of Public Safety is a dynamic supervisory position in our Safety Operations team. The successful candidate will be an experienced Avalanche Forecaster with the competency, familiarity, The successful candidate will be an experienced Avalanche Forecaster with the competency, familiarity, the mining industry, preferably on heavy mobile equipment. The candidate must possess strong customer service The successful candidate will be an experienced Avalanche Forecaster with the competency, familiarity, and ability to effectively train a host of skills such as: snowmobile driving, rope/chairlift rescue skills, and ability to effectively train a host of skills such as: snowmobile driving, rope/chairlift rescue skills, skills, be proficient at reading and interpreting mechanical blueprints, hydraulic assembly drawings and electrical and ability to effectively train a host of skills such as: snowmobile driving, rope/chairlift rescue skills, Snow science, AvSar and Avalanche safety. Snow science, AvSar and Avalanche safety. Snow science, AvSar and Avalanche safety. wiring. You must be able to work independently or in a team with minimal supervision and be willing to travel for You need: Canadian Avalanche Association Professional Membership; Canadian Avalanche Association You need: Canadian Avalanche Association Professional Membership; Canadian Avalanche Association Ski Marmot Basin is looking for a team-oriented, highly qualified outdoor enthusiast who can rise to the extended periods of time as required for business purposes. You need: Canadian Avalanche Association Professional Membership; Canadian Avalanche Association level 2 certification (level 3 preferred); valid Alberta blasting certificate (or be eligible); Health Care level 2 certification (level 3 preferred); valid Alberta blasting certificate (or be eligible); Health Care challenge of working in a complex continental snowpack. level 2 certification (level 3 preferred); valid Alberta blasting certificate (or be eligible); Health Care Provider (CPR) certification and; a Class 5 driver’s licence (or equivalent). Provider (CPR) certification and; a Class 5 driver’s licence (or equivalent). Provider (CPR) certification and; a Class 5 driver’s licence (or equivalent). Interested candidates, please submit resume and cover letter to: humanresources@macleanengineering.com Successful candidates will also have a letter of approval from Natural Resources Canada Explosive The Assistant Director of Public Safety is a dynamic supervisory position in our Safety Operations team. Successful candidates will also have a letter of approval from Natural Resources Canada Explosive Successful candidates will also have a letter of approval from Natural Resources Canada Explosive Regulatory Division to handle explosives (before commencing work) and a RCMP screening to work with Regulatory Division to handle explosives (before commencing work) and a RCMP screening to work with The successful candidate will be an experienced Avalanche Forecaster with the competency, familiarity, Regulatory Division to handle explosives (before commencing work) and a RCMP screening to work with children and vulnerable persons. Candidates must be able to ski all terrain in all mountain conditions. children and vulnerable persons. Candidates must be able to ski all terrain in all mountain conditions. Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line. and ability to effectively train a host of skills such as: snowmobile driving, rope/chairlift rescue skills, children and vulnerable persons. Candidates must be able to ski all terrain in all mountain conditions. We offer an attractive salary and benefits package. Year-round or seasonal employment is available We offer an attractive salary and benefits package. Year-round or seasonal employment is available Snow science, AvSar, Avalanche safety, and First Aid (80 hour). We offer an attractive salary and benefits package. Year-round or seasonal employment is available dependent on candidate requirements. Staff housing is also available. dependent on candidate requirements. Staff housing is also available. We thank all applicants in advance however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. dependent on candidate requirements. Staff housing is also available. You need: Canadian Avalanche Association Professional Membership; Canadian Avalanche Association No phone calls/agencies please. Check out the complete list of certifications and job requirements at Check out the complete list of certifications and job requirements at level 2 certification (level 3 preferred); valid Alberta blasting certificate (or be eligible); Health Care Check out the complete list of certifications and job requirements at https://www.skimarmot.com/work-marmot-basin https://www.skimarmot.com/work-marmot-basin https://www.skimarmot.com/work-marmot-basin Provider (CPR) certification and; a Class 5 driver’s licence (or equivalent) For more information on this and other positions, please visit our website at: To Apply, please email a cover letter and resume to hr@skimarmot.com with the word AVALANCHE in To Apply, please email a cover letter and resume to hr@skimarmot.com with the word AVALANCHE in www.macleanengineering.com To Apply, please email a cover letter and resume to hr@skimarmot.com with the word AVALANCHE in the subject line. the subject line. 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2013 F150 Supercab 4x4 53,000kms. Single owner. Weathertech Floor mats front and rear, factory bed mat. Flame Blue Exc cond! $25,500. 250-376-8921
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2005 Mazda MPV 180,000km seats 7 good cond extra set of tires $3000 (250) 554-1706
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